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The Toowoomba Hospice will hold an Ecumenical service this Sunday, July 28th.
Hospice Chairman Graham Barron OAM says the Community is invited to help celebrate the success of the Toowoomba Hospices’ mission in “providing quality care in partnership with the community for those with a terminal illness.”

The Ecumenical service will be held at the Toowoomba Hospice, 57b O’Quinn Street at 10am on Sunday, to be finished by 11am. 

Bishop Bill Morris will lead the service to be supported by other religious denominations said Mr. Barron. We are delighted to have Bishop Bill joining us as they (Bishop Bill and Sister Frances) both worked closely with each other (especially during her time at the Bishop’s Office).

“The Ecumenical service is also to acknowledge and celebrate Sr Frances’ vision and inspiration, acknowledgement of the Management Committee, Staff, Volunteers, Benefactors and the Community,  as without assistance from all the above the Hospice would not be here today” said Mr. Barron

The Toowoomba Hospice provides free professional palliative care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs to those who come to the Hospice. The facility is situated in O’Quinn Street Harristown.  For more information please contact the Toowoomba Hospice on 46598500 between 9am and 4pm.

Submitted by
Mark Munro
Promotions and Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
PO Box 6463
Clifford Gardens Qld 4350
Ph: 07 46598500 Fax: 07 46598511
www.toowoombahospice.org.au

Toowoomba’s resident archaeologists, Professor Bryce Barker and Dr Lara Lamb will speak about their most recent ‘digs’ and discoveries.
Lecturers in Anthropology at USQ, the duo have worked on a range of ground-breaking projects. Their archaeological adventures have also led to extensive work on pre-European Aboriginal archaeology in the Whitsunday/Bowen region; to Papua New Guinea looking at the antiquity, origins and extent of the pottery trade along the coast; and local sites at the Eagles Nest Depression camp in Redwood Park, the old Toowoomba jail and the Ballard Cottage ruin.

This talk includes a post-show reception with the speakers – light refreshments will be served.

Date Wednesday 7 August 2013
Time 6.00pm
Duration 1 hour
Venue USQ Arts Theatre
Cost $20.00 Adult, $16.00 Concession, $14.00 Student, $9.00 Child

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This talk is proudly sponsored by the USQ Office of Research and Higher Degrees.

Exquisite music will once again chime across the Darling Downs as Queensland Music Festival’s popular Opera at Jimbour concert makes a return visit.

Beginning at 2pm on Saturday 20th July, at the Jimbour Station Amphitheatre, this now iconic outdoor performance will celebrate the bicentenary of Italian romantic composer, Guiseppe Verdi, with an excellent afternoon of classic opera and musical indulgence.

QMF Artistic Director James Morrison promises the free event would be bigger and better than ever before. This is set to be a stunning spectacle of sights and sounds which will amaze not only opera aficionados, but also opera first-timers.”

This year, QMF joins forces with Opera Queensland’s four soloists Leanne Kenneally, James Egglestone, Guy Booth and David Hibbard, the Opera Queensland Chorus, and the Camerata of St John’s to perform well known Verdi choruses and arias from much loved works such as Il trovatore, La traviata and Rigoletto.

Celebrated Australian conductor Guy Noble will lead the orchestra in what is set to be a performance of aural and visceral beauty.

Patrons are invited to bring their own blankets, chairs and picnics to the grounds and to enjoy the whole day at Jimbour, with local market stalls open from 10am. A variety of food and wine will be available for purchase during the festival, and picnic hampers are available to be pre-ordered from Etiquette 247 via the QMF website.
James Morrison says he’s hoping to see record numbers at this year’s event, which attracted more than 8000 people in 2011. What better opportunity to enjoy the beautiful winter sunshine, with good food, great wine and incredible song!”
Opera at Jimbour is a signature event of the state-wide Queensland Music Festival 2013, running from July 12- 28.

Opera at Jimbour is presented by Queensland Music Festival, Western Downs Regional Council, Opera Queensland and Jimbour Station with the generous support of ERM Power, Seven Network and ABC Southern Queensland.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Date: Saturday 20 July, 2PM
Venue: Jimbour Station Amphitheatre, Jimbour
Tickets: FREE EVENT

Queensland Music Festival is a state-wide celebration of music with a vision to transform lives through unforgettable musical experiences.

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Queensland Music Festival is an initiative of the Queensland Government.

Cowboy Up Trail Riding will represent the Toowoomba region and compete for top honours at the 2013 Queensland Tourism Awards, proudly presented by Queensland Airports Limited.
The Emu Creek horse trail ride business has nominated for the Adventure Tourism category in Queensland’s largest and most prestigious annual tourism awards program which recognises the outstanding achievements of industry operators across the State.
Cowboy Up Trail Riding Owner/Operator Gillian Gould said nominating for the 2013 Queensland Tourism Awards was a prime opportunity to receive industry-wide recognition and profile their business within a highly-contestable tourist market. We entered the Queensland Tourism Awards to increase our public profile.”
“The Awards program has given us an opportunity to revise our business plan and reflect on our goals for the business,” Ms Gould said. We feel that an award-winning business has a greater appeal to customers when deciding where to spend their money.

If we were to win a Queensland Tourism Award, we believe ultimately it would improve our overall business and provide recognition for excellent customer service and good business management.  The tourism market has certainly had its share of challenges over the past few years. Entering the Queensland Tourism Awards is a wonderful way to recognise our business overcoming those harder times because now our business is going strong, offering great customer service and a wonderful country experience.

Our local Toowoomba region is working hard to be positioned as a recognised tourism destination. We like to think our business is part of that positive community progression.”

QTIC Chief Executive Daniel Gschwind said nominations for the 29th Queensland Tourism Awards had increased by 12 per cent in 2013 compared to the previous year which is a positive sign for the industry. The 2013 Awards will usher in a new category – Excellence in Food Tourism – which recognises the ever-expanding market of top quality businesses which feature Queensland produce as part of their tourism experience.”

The Queensland Tourism Awards recognise hard-working tourism businesses throughout our great state and this year we’re excited to see an increase in nominations which coincide with some exciting new program announcements,” Mr Gschwind said. This year will also see the introduction of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for each category which will align Queensland with the Australian Tourism Awards.”

Gold, Silver and Bronze winners from 32 categories will be announced on Friday 22 November at the newly opened RNA Convention Centre. More than 800 guests including Award entrants are expected to attend the Gala Ceremony. Gold Award winners will gain automatic entry into the Australian Tourism Awards.

The Queensland Tourism Awards are hosted by Queensland Tourism Industry Council and presented in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and the Queensland Government. For more information, please visit www.queenslandtourismawards.com.au or ‘Queensland Tourism Awards’ on Facebook.

Submitted by:
Frances Manfield
BBS

Highfields Cultural Centre’s vows to be a first-class wedding reception venue were realised this week at the Australian Bridal Industry Awards (ABIA), Queensland held in Brisbane.

TRC Tourism and Events portfolio leader, Cr Geoff McDonald announced that the centre was rated second in the State for function coordinator and third for reception centre. “These awards are determined by the people who know about these things – the brides – and they rated Highfields Cultural Centre at over 95%.
Assistant coordinator of Highfields Cultural Centre Zoe Bryant, left, and coordinator Renee Blackburn display their haul of ABIA awards.

“Centre staff not only say ‘I do’ to bride’s requests but also pledge excellence in post ceremony celebrations. I offer my sincere congratulations to the staff and management of Highfields Cultural Centre on an outstanding result,” Cr McDonald said.

Every year, ABIA hosts the state Annual Bridal Industry awards to recognise and reward the best wedding suppliers in the industry.

Highfields Cultural Centre was a finalist in the following categories:
Function coordinator
Reception centre
In-house wedding advisor
Ceremony venue.

“The fact that the centre hosted 37 weddings last financial year is impressive and shows that these awards are well deserved,” Cr McDonald said.

Submitted by:
Jenny Foxton
Senior Communication Officer
Toowoomba Regional Council

Come along and watch the Rendezvous participants march along Campbell Street, Millmerran finishing with the firing of guns and cannon in a salute. The Street Parade will commence at 11.30 am  from the corner of Mary and Campbell Streets.

The day’s proceedings will be officially opened by Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor, Cr Paul Antonio.

A market Day in Anzac Park will run from 10am to 2pm with stalls selling arts and crafts, homemade  goodies, paintings and much more. A BBQ will be operating throughout the day, and there will be lots of family fun activities with great prizes to be won.

The event is supported by Millmerran Chamber of Commerce and Toowoomba Regional Council.

About the Rendezvous
Rendezvous is a Discipline re-enacting the lifestyle and firearms of the world in the Muzzleloading Golden Age from 1500 to 1865. The discipline hosts The Millmerran Open at the Captain’s Mountain Complex, open to all muzzleloading re-enactment groups and clubs throughout Australia. The 11th Millmerran Open runs from 29th June to Saturday, 6th July. The event is held in July of every second year and began in 1993.

Submitted by:
Katrina Grundon
Tourism & Events Officer
T: 07 4695 2560
E: Katrina.Grundon@toowoombaRC.qld.gov.au