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Toowoomba Tenpin Bowl Patrol Right Down Kids’ Alley

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Toowoomba Tenpin Bowl Patrol Right Down Kids’ Alley

Toowoomba Tenpin president Nathan Stein will soon be rolling out a new kids bowling program thanks to a grant of $8,375. Mr Stein said the grant would be used to purchase equipment for Bowl Patrol – a national junior tenpin bowling program designed specifically for primary school children.

“Bowl Patrol is a modified version of tenpin bowling, we roll out carpet and the kids learn to bowl from three-quarters down the lane,” Mr Stein said. “As they get better, they move further back. It’s a great way to make learning to bowl fun without using bumpers and without all the balls going in the gutter,” he said.

Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki MP congratulated the club on using their grant to promote their sport to children.

“It’s great to see a club being proactive and getting kids like Blake, Cody and Shannon involved in their sport,” Mr Janetzki said. The Walker triplets Blake, Cody and Shannon said they liked bowling because it was “fun, enjoyable and you get to knock stuff down”.

Mr Stein said the club would also implement the Roll ‘n’ Strike tenpin bowling programs in schools across the Darling Downs and for accreditation of extra volunteers needed to run the new programs. “We have a great club. Our youngest members are kids as young as three through to our oldest league bowler who is in his late 80s,” Mr Stein said.

“In Australia bowling is a very small sport so there is a bit of a struggle to get it recognised as a sport rather than just a recreational activity,” he said. “Actually the number one bowling in the world is Australian Jason Belmonte †he makes his living competing in pro tours in America and Japan.”

A total of nine organisations in Toowoomba South received grants totalling almost $185,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Toowoomba South grant recipients:

  • Downs Rugby Ltd – $6780 – purchase equipment and coach course fees
  • Drug Arm Toowoomba – $33,740 – purchase motor vehicle
  • Endeavour Foundation Ramsay Accommodation Support – $34, 371 – renovate bathroom
  • Golden West Tenpin Bowling – $8375 – purchase equipment
  • Hope Horizons – $3704 – purchase equipment
  • Multicap Toowoomba Hub – $16, 729 – upgrade kitchen
  • Toowoomba Valleys Rugby League Club – $15,970 – upgrade facility
  • Turbo Jets Swim Club – $34, 780 – upgrade facility
  • Toowoomba and District Woodcrafters Inc – $30,005 †purchase woodworking equipment and a shipping container

Submitted by:
Lacey Maguire
Media Adviser
Office of David Janetzki MP
Member for Toowoomba South
Email: toowoomba.south@parliament.qld.gov.au

Carnival Of Flowers Toowoomba To Helidon Steam Train Shuttle

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The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) is in the 61st year of operating rail tours and has a steam train travelling Roma St to Toowoomba on both days of Queensland’s most well-known floral event on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2018.

This special steam train will be hauled by BB18 ¼ Class Steam locomotive No. 1079 †the locomotive was built in Maryborough and entered service in 1956 and is one of five steam engines kept available by QR for special events.

The people travelling to Toowoomba from Brisbane will be seeing gardens via coach, and dropped off down at Helidon for their return journey back to Brisbane.  During the time the passengers are looking at the gardens, the society is offering seats on board the steam train for locals or people that are visiting Toowoomba to travel from Toowoomba Railway Station to Helidon Station via steam train, and return to Toowoomba Station by coach. 

On Saturday 22nd September we have 9 Queensland Rail Heritage wooden carriages with approximately 300 plus seats hauled by steam train BB18¼, departing from Toowoomba Station at 2:15pm, travelling down the Toowoomba range and arriving at Helidon Station by 4pm, the coaches will be waiting for passengers at Helidon for their return trip to Toowoomba Station with arrival at around 4:50pm -5.00pm. 

On Sunday 23rd September 2018 the steam loco No. 1079 BB18¼ will have 5 of the vintage QR wooden carriages with approximately 200-250 seats on board, the steam train will again depart from Toowoomba Station at approx. 3pm, and arriving at Helidon Station by 5pm, with approximate arrival by coach at Toowoomba Station by 5:30pm. 

The Fare Rates for this years Shuttle will be $40 for Adults & $20 for Children (no discounted fares or concession/companion card fares)

Tickets are being sold at Toowoomba Railway Station at the Ticket Office, opened Monday to Friday only. Alternatively you can contact us at Australian Railway Historical Society QLD Division, and Sunshine Express Rail Tours Office on 07 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, recorded message operates at other times. You can also BOOK ONLINE at www.sunshineexpress.org.au . We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Submitted by:
Leanne West
Administration Officer
Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division
Sunshine Express Rail Tours
Email: arhsqld@bigpond.com

Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?

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Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?

Nominations for the Seven News Young Achiever Awards are now open and the search has begun for incredible young people under 29 from Queensland.

Everybody knows an inspiring young individual;
• Who we all wonder where they find the time to help others
• Paving the way for our future through innovative thinking
• Who is a leader and role model for their peers

We need to give thanks, and now you can by nominating them into one of these categories;

• LGIAsuper Community Volunteer Award
• iFly Online Achievement Award
• BB Print Regional Achiever Award
• First National Real Estate Leadership Award
• Soroptimist Women Empowering Others Award
• Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal Achievement Award
• The University of Queensland Create Change Award

One of the category winners will be named the 2019 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year.
Category winners will each receive $2,000 from Auswide Bank and a trophy. The Queensland Young Achiever of the Year will receive $2,000 from Auswide Bank and a state trophy.

To submit a nomination, simply go online to www.youngachieverawards.com and then click the gold ‘Nominate Now’.

Alternatively, make the process that much easier by calling us on 1300 055 096 and passing on their details and we will take it from there.

Nominations close Monday 3rd December 2018. For assistance please feel free to call the Awards Office or email qldyaa@awardsaustralia.com

The Young Achiever Awards began in 2016, with the purpose of acknowledging, encouraging and most importantly promoting the positive achievements of all young people up to and including 29 years of age. The awards aim to recognise the leadership, dedication and pursuit of excellence amongst young people throughout Queensland.

Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day †Father’s Day Sunday 2nd September

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day †Father’s Day Sunday 2nd September


Everyone is welcome to come along to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 2nd September between 10am and 4pm. This Open Day at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn we’ll have a number of plants for sale as well as free morning tea for every dad that comes through the Inn (entry fee’s apply).

                                         National Trust of Australia (Queensland)

   Toowoomba Branch

 Royal Bull’s Head Inn Sunday 2nd September 2018

10am to 4pm

 

Father’s Day Treat for Dad!

Free Coffee/Tea and Scone

PLUS

Mini-displays by local groups holding events during Carnival of Flowers.

Entry Fee:

$5.00 children/concession $7.00 adults $20.00 Family

Free for National Trust Members

Royal Bull’s Head Inn:

59 Brisbane Street, Drayton

Ph: 4637 2278

Email: toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, head to our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram.  Also, if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to make a private booking, contact the Trust on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld. org or phone Debby on
0490 363 719

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Media & Publicity

 

 

 

Ma Ma Creek Dance Weekend

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Ma Ma Creek Dance Weekend

Come & join us for a great weekend at Ma Ma Creek….

Doing the Marburg Waltz (photo contributed)


Starting 7.30pm on the Saturday night with “Dancing the Towns of the Great Southeast & Darling Downs” to the fabulous “Tony Gilbert Sound” by Patti & Tony.

Stay the night †bring your caravan, tent or swag to sleep in the hall (Sorry, NO shower facilities). Buy your meals across the road at the take away or BYO. For those that like the more comfortable sleep in a motel, Gatton is only 13km’s down the road.

Sunday morning †enjoy a sleep in, take a scenic drive around the valley or stay & socialize with other dancers.

Sunday dance starts at 1pm & finishes at 5pm. Dance the afternoon away, again to the fabulous music of Patti & Tony.

Toowoomba choreographer Mr Les Andrews has created several new dance sequences for the event and has been teaching them at various locations, so dancers within that community can participate in Dancing the Towns of the Great South East and Darling Downs.

Over the years Mr Andrews has kept a catalogue of every social dance ever written. “There’s about 3700 that exist” he said. “Each dance I’ve written is different, for example, the Marburg Modern Waltz is still a series of steps that make up a combination. There’s about 3700 that exist” he said.

“Each dance I’ve written is different, for example, the Marburg Modern Waltz is still a series of steps that make up a combination. There will be a great mixture of the new dances as well as the commonly known dances at both events, 2 circles being danced.”

Please bring a plate to share for the supper on Saturday night and another for afternoon tea on the Sunday. (refrigerator available).

Only $10 per person each session.

Also great prizes in the Multi Draw raffles – in aid of “Life Flight” and the “Toowoomba Hospice”

Glitzy Dance shoes will also be at both of these events. – Need some new shoes then come and see Ted & Cherry – Great for dancing, weddings, parties etc.

For more information please call Les on 0400 899 083 or Di on 0413 106 445.

Comedy for A Cause Raises $ For Lifeline

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Women Like Us….

Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs are the comedic super stars behind the successful touring show Women Like Us and they are coming to Toowoomba to raise money for Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd.

They have taken the raw power of their solo stand up and combined forces to create not one, but two hours of rapid fire stand up. It’s relentless, and show after show audience members continue to be amazed that the two can not only keep the pace, they build throughout the night, bringing audiences to their feet cheering for more.

What started out as an idea by two women comics to step away from the male dominated comedy rooms into venues where women’s stories and experiences are centre stage has not only been a success, it’s created a movement. Women around the country are excited and inspired to see their stories told, their day’s unpacked, their fears and hopes exploded, and the popular perfectionistic mythology around body image, ageing, parenting and love debunked. Women Like Us are real women, with real stories.

‘Women Like Us is more than a comedy show’ says Mandy Nolan. ‘ It’s a mission! Our mission was to create a show that made women feel good about themselves. We’re building a movement of strong body positive women who are sick of the bullshit, and who want to see their lives and their stories in the comedy that they laugh at.’

‘It’s not a show just for women’ says Ellen Briggs, ‘In the same way a comedy show by two men would never be seen as a bloke’s only show. Women Like Us is about making our experiences universal rather than ‘niche’. And as it turns out, there are a lot more Women Like Us out there then we ever realised. There’s even a growing tribe of men Like Us too!’

Both Nolan and Briggs are in demand on the comedy circuit as solo comedians, but together is when the magic happens. Just this year they released their co-authored book Women Like Us nationally with sell out launches from Melbourne to Sydney to Brisbane and beyond. With a web series in production and a podcast in the pipeline, and international touring just ahead, there’s not much these two haven’t got on their radar. Except perhaps nanna naps. There ain’t no time for lying down when you’re a super charged stand up.

Women Like Us has sold out some venues over 6 times and regularly attracts capacity crowds. Their philosophy is to not only tour capital cities but as country women (they both hail from Mullumbimby in Northern NSW) they endeavour to take in regional towns, country halls and pubs alongside theatres and festivals.

Women Like Us is stand up at its best, where Ellen and Mandy talk about housework, chickens, love, big undies, disappointment, resentment, sex when you’re drunk, fit bits, yoga farts and being a menopausal woman dealing with teenage angst. They’re overworked, overweight and over it. Don’t miss it.

Women Like Us perform for Unleash the Beast Writers Festival in a fundraiser for Lifeline Darling Downs and South West QLD Ltd at the Armitage Centre in Toowoomba on Wednesday 10th October.

Tickets are $40/45 and are on empiretheatre.com.au or call 1300 655 299. Doors 7pm. Show 7.30pm.

 

Visit Artists In Residence In The High Country

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Visit Artists In Residence In The High Country

The InStudio Art Trail is a self drive art trail visiting the studios and exhibition spaces of the region’s exciting artists 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th August.

The trail is featuring artists from the Hampton and Crow’s Nest area. In addition to the home studios, exhibition and working spaces of the featured artists, the exhibition ‘Ceremony’ by Toowoomba artist Dan Elborne will be on display at the Crows Nest Regional Gallery.

The Crows Nest Community Arts & Crafts will also be hosting a variety of fascinating craft demonstrations by their talented members.

In the Crow’s Nest district there are national parks, lakes and scenic lookouts, art and craft stores, antiques, museums and much more. For further information on what to see and do as well as accommodation options take a look at www.crowsnest.info.

Art trailing can be hungry work. There a number of refreshment options in Crows Nest (Bakery, Dingers Seafood, Grand Old Crow Hotel, The Nest Café, Ravens Roost Café and the Hidden Gem Café at the Crows Nest Caravan Park) and in Hampton (Emeraude Bistro, Hampton Store).

Or bring a picnic and relax in Centenary Park or Bullocky’s Rest, both in
Crows Nest, or Chapman Park in Hampton.

FEATURED ARTISTS

InStudio Art Trail is a free event organised by the Crow’s Nest Community Arts & Crafts. We acknowledge the generous funding assistance from the Crow’s Nest & Highfields Community Branches of Heritage Bank and the support from the Toowoomba Regional Council

DeLIGHT Yourself In Dalby

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DeLIGHT Yourself In Dalby

Dalby’s Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival is Dalby’s signature multicultural festival taking place each August. In 2018, it will be a one day festival from 12 midday to 10 pm on Saturday, 18th August.

It will feature multicultural food and live entertainment with a spectacular lantern parade and fireworks display along the banks of the beautiful Myall Creek which runs through the centre of Dalby.

The spectacular Lantern Parade is unique with all lanterns created locally. In 2018, the parade will be even bigger with some wonderfully creative additions to the festival. The theme for the lanterns this year is “Under the Sea”.

The range of multicultural foods is one of the many highlights of the festival and visitors will be able to look forward to some new exciting tastes in 2018. There will be a wide range of cultural dishes to provide an international cuisine to try.

The Dalby Filipino group will be entertaining the crowds with a DeLIGHTful display of colour and traditional dance and Belswagger Morris is one of South East Queensland’s oldest and finest Morris Dancing sides.

Go on a Surfin’ Safari with Dalby Newspapers Beach Boyz Tribute Band, Musical Duo Rubatuba are back and will be bringing some DeLIGHTful sounds to the Festival with Klesmer (Gypsy) Italian, French, Celtic and Latin sounds to keep you entertained with a diverse range of music, and Culture Train, a dynamic world music tour programmed by BEMAC, which takes a collective of culturally diverse performers to regional Queensland,

Embracing and celebrating multiculturalism and inclusivity,  Dalby’s Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival attracts locals and visitors alike. There’s a fun activity for everyone, from school groups and families to young adults and the elderly. The festival offers a varied range of workshops for children and includes an Australian citizenship ceremony welcoming new Australian citizens.

In short, a fun festival to be enjoyed by all!

Dalby’s Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival is proudly presented by Dalby Welcoming Community Inc.

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