St Saviour’s College in Toowoomba has held its ANZAC assembly on Friday April 21st. Special guest was Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director of Toowoomba Schools Office.
Acting Principal Ms Sharon Collins introduced Bombardier Matthew Nebauer from the Aviation Training Centre, Swartz Barracks, Oakey who was the guest speaker for the Assembly.
Submitted by:
Linda Creedon
Assistant Principal †Administration
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Four high profile American artists/writers will be visiting Toowoomba on Saturday, April 22, to take part in a discussion on art and culture in the community at the City Library.
The group, being sponsored by the U.S. Ford Foundation, are in Toowoomba as part of a world wide launch of the book “The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life.”
The touring party has previously been to the University of New South Wales and will be continuing on to Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and other venues before leaving Australia.
The visit to Toowoomba, which is being financed through a grant from the National Association, is at the invitation of Dr. Tarn McLean and Dr. Alexandra Lawson, who have the Raygun Gallery in Margaret Street, Toowoomba.
Sharon Louden, who is leading the group, says that “by travelling to Toowoomba we will be able to share our stories and experiences with the local community.”
Among those who will be attending are the Federal representative for Groom Dr John McVeigh, and the State member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki. Toowoomba councillor Geoff McDonald will be master of ceremonies for the discussion, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Free tickets can be obtained by registering on www.raygunlab.com
For more information please contact Tarn McLean on 0428 232 652 or Alexandra Lawson on 0418 603 695.
Submitted by:
Graeme Kelly
An extra 25 people are needed to donate blood in Toowoomba over Easter to boost blood supplies for patients in need. Through the long-weekend, the Blood Service is on the hunt for more donors to keep blood stocks fresh and flowing throughout the extra-long break.
With blood donors in short supply during and after the holiday, people are being urged to roll up their sleeves at Toowoomba Blood Donor Centre be on Easter Saturday 15th and Easter Monday 17th April.
Blood Service Spokesperson, Sandee Thompson says the demand for blood is on-going. “Around Easter many regular blood donors are away, which means blood supplies can dip if we don’t have enough ‘good eggs’ to fill the gap,†she said.
“One blood product, platelets, only lasts for five days †not much longer than a hot cross bun †so we need a constant supply.
In particular, more donors are needed at Toowoomba Blood Donor Centre on Easter Saturday and on Monday 17th, Tuesday 11th, as we still have over 25 appointments that we must fill to maintain blood supply for patients in need.â€Â
Mrs Thompson encouraged new donors to be among those who respond to the call for blood this Easter. “One in three people will need blood in their lifetime, yet currently only one in 30 donates. Your lifesaving donation could help someone spend another Easter holiday with family and friends, and all it costs is an hour of your time.â€Â
Toowoomba Blood Donor Centre: Easter Opening Hours
Sat 15 Apr (Easter Saturday) 8.00am †2.00pm
Closed Sun 16 Apr (Easter Sunday)
Mon 17 Apr (Easter Monday) 8.00am †2.00pm
Be a ‘good egg’ this Easter and donate blood. Call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au
Submitted by:
Sandee Thompson
Community Relations Officer
Toowoomba Blood Donor Centre
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
1A The Bernoth Centre, 661 Ruthven Street I Toowoomba
An Easter message from the Most Reverend Robert McGuckin, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba…..
Over 300 people ran and walked on Sunday 2nd April in the first Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog at Queens Park.
Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) GM Community Relations Kerry Cutting said it was a fantastic event and thanked all those who came along, took part and raised funds to help people with dementia, their families and carers.
“We are so delighted with the level of support and community spirit shown at Toowoomba’s Memory Walk & Jog,†Kerry said. “It was fantastic to see more than 300 people out running and walking in support of people with dementia at this first official event in Toowoomba.â€Â
Kerry also acknowledged the many supporters of the event. “I’d like to thank Opal Aged Care for their support of Memory Walk & Jog. Without them, we would not be able to put on such an important fundraising and awareness event,†Kerry said.
“I would also really like to thank the Toowoomba community and our many volunteers for their ongoing contribution. It simply would not be possible to host Memory Walk & Jog without their support, which saw participants take part in either a 2km walk, a 7.5km walk or a 7.5km run in support of the estimated 4,573 people living with dementia, their families and friends in Toowoomba.
More than $5,400 has so far been raised by participants, with all funds raised to go towards supporting vital dementia services in Toowoomba
Opal Aged Care Managing Director Gary Barnier said: “I am excited for Opal to be part of such a great community event that recognises the terrible impact of dementia on all of us and demonstrates a commitment to support one another. I’d like to thank and congratulate the 300 people who took part in this year’s event, and we look forward to seeing you in 2018!â€Â
Opal Aged Care is the major supporter of the 2017 Memory Walk & Jog in New South Sales, Victoria and Queensland. For more information, go to www.memorywalk.com.au.
People can still donate by visiting www.memorywalk-toowomba.go fundraise.com.au/payments/donate/beneficiary/914.com.au/
Memory Walk & Jog is the largest fundraiser for dementia in Australia. In 2017, Alzheimer’s Australia will hold 18 Memory Walk & Jog events around the country to raise funds to support people with dementia, their families and carers, and help promote brain health and healthy lifestyles to all Australians. All courses are wheelchair accessible and there are different distances to choose from, depending on your age and fitness level.
 Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 353,800 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach more than half a million by 2030.ÂÂ
 National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
An interpreter service is available (The National Dementia Helpline is an Australian Government Initiative Dementia is a National Health Priority Area                                                                     www.fightdementia.org.au
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2017 AUSTIN SEVEN NATIONAL TOUR in TOOWOOMBA
Saturday April 8 to Thursday 13 April, 2017
Hosted by the Austin Seven Register of Queensland Inc.
A 6 DAY CAVALCADE OF VINTAGE MOTORING IN AND AROUND TOOWOOMBA
Nearly 120 Austin 7 cars and vans from all over Australia are coming to Toowoomba for a National Tour and Meet, held once every 5 years since the first National gathering in Canberra in 1992.
There are Austin 7 Car Clubs all over the World, including Australian Clubs in Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales & West Australia.
There were 291,000 Austin 7s built in Great Britain from 1922 to 1938 in a variety of styles, including sedans, convertibles, sports cars and vans, and they were exported to nearly every country in the World.
A further 100,000 Austin 7’s were produced internationally – under license in Germany, under the Dixi brand (which later became BMW), in France as Rosengart & in the USA by the American Austin Company as the Bantam (which went on to produce the first Jeeps).
The Austin 7 has a 750 cc 4 cylinder motor. Top speed is 100 km/h, but in 1936, a supercharged version reached over 200 km/h.
Click to read more about these vehicles:
Where to look out for the Austin Sevens:
We are touring around Toowoomba, and out to Highfields, Goombungee, Jondaryan, Allora, Clifton, Nobby & Pittsworth. Come and See the cars on display at The Cobb & Co. Museum on Sunday 9th April – 11 am – 3:00 pm.
Day 1: Saturday 8th April
Registration during the day & Welcome Dinner from 6pm.
Rally registration will be at the Darling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor Club clubrooms at Rocla Court, Glenvale on the western side of Toowoomba. After registration, entrants will go on a drive to places of interest in Toowoomba including: Ju Raku En Japanese Garden, Picnic Point Lookout, Empire Theatre, Russell Street Historic Walk, Southern Downs Steam Railway, Milne Bay Museum, Bulls Head Inn, art galleries, antique shops and a variety of gardens.
Welcome Dinner
Entrants will be able to meet old friends and make new ones at the Welcome Dinner to be held at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.
Day 2: Sunday 9th April
Ladies High Tea at the historic Toowoomba Railway Station
A special Morning High Tea for the ladies only will be served at the Toowoomba Railway Station. Ladies will be dressed in a 1920s theme.
Austin 7 Swap Meet
Bring your excess A7 parts, cars and memorabilia to the Swap and Sell event being held at the event headquarters. Left it a bit late to finish restoring the Austin?
You may be able to buy the missing part/s here.
Cobb and Co Museum
After the Swap and Sell has finished mid morning, cars will go to the Cobb & Co Museum in down town Toowoomba for a car display and tour of the museum. Cobb & Co Museum admission is included for all entrants and lunch can be bought at the museum cafe. Meals start from around $7 plus there will be a prebooked buffet lunch. Several other Austin 7 cars and owners may join us here on display.
Day 3: Monday 10th April
Highfields Pioneer Village
Drive to the Highfields Pioneer Village for morning tea and chance to look at the many exhibits.
Lunch at Goombungee
Our next stop will be to a pre-paid Lunch at the Goombungee Public Hall.
Afternoon Tours
On the return journey to Toowoomba, places to visit are a winery, an Alpaca farm, and a woodwork display. Alternatively, you may want some retail therapy at the variety of shops in Highfields.
Monday Night
Chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam
Day 4: Tuesday 11th April –
Morning Tour to Jondaryan Woolshed
Today’s run is to the Jondaryan Woolshed for morning tea, a woolshed tour and blacksmith and shearing demonstrations..
Lunch at Adora Downs
Following morning tea, we are off to Adora Downs Homestay farming property at Mt Tyson for lunch.
Tuesday Night
Chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam, or join a Ghost Tour Experience at the Bulls Head Inn, Drayton or come along and play Trivia at Tour HQ.
Day 5: Wednesday 12th April –
Morning tour to Allora Show Grounds
Down south today to the Allora Showgrounds for an A7 rally group photo at the showgrounds as well as morning tea. After morning tea, we off to the main street of Allora and stroll or fly past the front of where Pamela Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins lived with her parents in 1905-7 back then building was the office and home of her father the manager of the Australian Joint Savings Bank.
Clifton & Nobby Townships
By the back roads, we travel to Clifton and on to the township of Nobby. After lunch at the Nobby Hall, we can pay a visit to the Nobby Pub and the Sister Kenny Memorial. At the Nobby Pub there is extensive memorabilia to view and enjoy. Across the road from the pub, we will learn of the innovative and internationally renowned polio research work in the 1930s and carried out by Sister Kenny at the Sister Kenny Museum. Over the railway line we go to the School of Arts Hall for lunch.
Wednesday Night
Last chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam, or join a Ghost Tour Experience at the Bulls Head Inn, Drayton.
Day 6: Thursday 13th April
Pittsworth Showgrounds & Museum.
Go west young entrants to the Pittsworth Showgrounds for friendly rivalry at the A7 Funkhana involving interstate contestants. Some entrants might like to go on a bus tour of four local attractions for $1. Travel to Pittsworth Pioneer Historic Museum where entry is free to entrants and a pre-paid lunch for $12 will be available.
Farewell Dinner at the University of Southern Queensland.
After lunch, back to Toowoomba and time to dress for our Roaring 1920’s theme for the Farewell Dinner at the University of Southern Queensland. Tonight will be presentations for judging of vehicles in 11 categories.
Submittedby:
Merv & Margaret Thompson
Austin 7 Register of Qld Inc.
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Australia’s biggest dementia fundraiser, Memory Walk & Jog, is coming to Toowoomba for the first time this Sunday morning 2nd April at Lindsay Street Ovals, Queens’s Park:
· Event and registrations open at 7.30 am
· The official welcome at 8.40 am
· The walks/jogs kicking off from 9 am.
41 year old Carol Cann from Millmerran will be participating on Sunday, after she set up her own DIY Memory Walk last September in Toowoomba. Her mum (Lorna) was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia at 61 years old (now 64) and now lives in an aged care facility, with people 20 years her senior.
Carol hopes to raise awareness about dementia affecting younger people, not just the elderly. It is not the first time she has been affected, after losing both of her grandparents to Alzheimer’s.
“I’m only 41 and still quite young to have a mother going through this †there are a lot of medical and financial decisions that I now need to take care of that I wasn’t expecting,†said Carol.
“She should be in the prime of her retirement enjoying life.â€Â
 “Mum was diagnosed two years ago, after we got a phone call from the police that she was found behaving a bit oddly. With hindsight, I could probably tell that something was wrong, but at the time you can’t see it happening.â€Â
“Other health issues like cancer get a lot of attention, but dementia is largely ignored and now the second biggest killer in Australia. I hope that I can help others by sharing my story.â€Â
“People of any age can be affected and people don’t realise that you lose your loved one twice.â€Â
“Taking part in Memory Walk & Jog is a personal challenge for me and by raising funds I hope to do something that helps the next generation.â€Â
“You learn as you go and take it day by day. I try to take the positives in everything and hope that somewhere along the line that there will be a cure for other families.â€Â
2017 Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog
What:            Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) first Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog
When:           Sunday 2nd April 2017
7.30 am – Event and registrations open
8.40 am – Official welcome
9 am – 5km run starts
9.05 am – 5km walk starts
9.10 am †2.5km walk starts
10.05 †10.10 am †Zumba cool down
10.10 †10.30 am †Presentations
Who:            An estimated 200 walkers and runners
Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) General Manager †Community Relations, Kerry Cutting
Mike Bennet (Logan FM) who will be the Master of Ceremonies
Deputy Mayor, Cr Carol Taylor
 For more information, go to http://memorywalk-toowoomba.gofundraise.com.au/
Opal Aged Care is the major supporter of the 2017 Memory Walk & Jog in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. For more information, go to www.memorywalk.com.au.
 Memory Walk & Jog is the largest fundraiser for dementia in Australia. In 2017, Alzheimer’s Australia will hold 18 Memory Walk & Jog events around the country to raise funds to support people with dementia, their families and carers, and help promote brain health and healthy lifestyles to all Australians. All courses are wheelchair accessible and there are different distances to choose from, depending on your age and fitness level.
 Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 413,106 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach more than a million by 2056.ÂÂ
National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
An interpreter service is available                   ÂÂ
Cobb + Co Museum in Toowoomba are celebrating with Big Ted, Lttle Ted, Humpty and Jemima at the exhibition honouring 50 years of Play School, ABC’s much loved television program.
This exhibition provides adults a chance to bring their childhood memories back to life, and children have an opportunity to see these icons up close and enjoy the colourful display of familiar characters. Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years is a travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, developed in collaboration with the ABC.
The exhibition will continue from 28 March to 30 July 2017 and is included in general Museum entry, which is free for residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area. General entry prices for visitors from outside the Toowoomba Regional Council area are: Adults $12.50, Children $6.50 and Families (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $32.
Visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au for more information.