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Rosalie Gallery has officially opened Enchanted” an exhibition by Wood Artisan, Sean Lloyd. This unique collection includes beautifully crafted chairs and furniture pieces from wedding settings to unique kitchenalia. All pieces are crafted from local timbers, vines and tree branches.
I have tried to capture the beauty of nature using mainly tree branches and vines and turning them into rustic furniture,” said Sean.

I grew up working on farms and learnt that if you wanted something you made it yourself.” Sean spent some years on an outback cattle station and learnt leatherwork from his father, making saddles and harnesses in his spare time. He has served in the Australian Army within the Infantry in North Qld and has taught woodwork on a volunteer basis at St. Monica’s School Oakey.

He enjoys the challenge of one off” pieces and has recently established an agent for his work in Sydney. When Sean isn’t working on one of his wood pieces, he enjoys playing electric guitar from blues thru to Neo classical. He has a keen interest in motor bikes and is also a published author. He is currently working on a book of short stories.

Previous exhibitions have been held in Art Galleries incorporated in Toowoomba and in Miles. His rustic furniture is available for hire at weddings and general functions.

The exhibition concludes on Sunday 4th November. Rosalie Gallery is in Mocatta Street, Goombungee. Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm. For further information phone the Gallery on 4696 5600.

Story and photo by Jenny Gersekowski

The Toowoomba regional community is invited to a FREE Family Fun Day this Sunday 28th October at the Milne Bay Aquatic & Fitness Centre, to help raise the awareness of the need to take a stance against all forms of violence and to culminate Family Week 2012 celebrations.

The Toowoomba Says No to Violence (TSN2V) family event, from 3.00pm – 8.30pm, includes FREE ENTRY to Milne Bay Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Entertainment with James Anderson, Crazy Candles, Dancing Stars, Outdoor/Indoor Inflatable slide, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, Food, lots of Family Fun PLUS FREE on the Village Green across the road at 7.00pm, a fun family movie, ‘Puss ‘n Boots’. With the generous support of the Toowoomba Regional Council TSN2V has been able to arrange this wonderful family fun day at NO COST to families.
After another successful year of raising the profile of the need to stamp out violence in the community, the ‘Toowoomba Says NO to Violence’ committee has planned this day of family fun to make a statement about the need to reduce violence. Whether it be domestic violence, street violence, sexual violence or violence against children, the message will be made clear. Toowoomba says NO!!

The Family Fun day will also culminate Family Week 2012 and celebrate the Toowoomba community’s ability to host public events and celebrations in a friendly and safe environment for all the family. While it is acknowledged by the TSN2V committee that violence is not rampant in Toowoomba, the committee’s aim is to promote and keep Toowoomba a safe, healthy and peaceful community. By saying that violence is not an option, the Toowoomba community can maintain its reputation as a desirable place to live. The goal is to create a safe, healthy and peaceful Toowoomba by working together to reduce violence.

The family fun day also will bring together community champions of Toowoomba to promote that violence is preventable and not inevitable.

Submitted by:
Peter Rookas
Ph 4616 6166
Mobile:0418  713 138

Ravensbourne and Crow’s Nest – ADVICE message current as at 10.30am

Multiple QFRS crews are at the scene and continue to respond to several large, slow-moving bushfires burning in the Ravensbourne National Park area near Ravensbourne and Crow’s Nest.
These fires were sparked as a result of lightning strikes in the area. There is no immediate threat to property at this time.

Captain’s Mountain (near Millmerran) – grass fire

Firefighters are currently on scene at a grass fire located near Captain’s Mountain Road, Captain’s Mountain. This fire is currently under control, however, firefighters will remain at the incident to monitor the blaze.

Grantham (Lockyer Valley) – grass fire

Five fire crews are at the scene of a large grass fire currently burning at Lockyer State Forest, Grantham. This fire broke out around 1pm on Sunday, (21 October). Fire crews are currently monitoring the fire. Backburning operations were completed yesterday, however, residents will continue to experience smoke in the area.
Motorists travelling along the Warrego Highway are asked to drive to conditions.

As at 11am, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) crews were in attendance at approximately 33 fires across the State.

Following on from the success of hospital goods auctions last year and earlier this year, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is set to conduct another major auction at Toowoomba Hospital Saturday 27th October 2012. Over 350 lots are on offer, with chairs, tables, dexion shelves, beds, cupboards, bedside lockers, stainless steel and many more items all to go under the hammer. Even a Kubota tractor and trailer will go out in the auction.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation CEO, Peter Rookas, said this auction, like many before, would be another chock full of interesting items. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. We’ve cleaned out a number of area’s in the Hospital so there is no shortage of interesting items going out for auction. We’ve got everything from the kitchen sink to stainless steel benches, stacks of chairs and trolleys. Electric recliner chairs will also be auctioned off. ”

All funds raised from the sale of the surplus, obsolete and slightly damaged hospital goods at the auction this Saturday will be used by the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation to purchase much needed equipment for the hospitals in the district, which will in turn benefit the community of Toowoomba and Darling Downs.

Mr Rookas said you always find things of interest at hospital goods auctions, no matter what you’re looking for. Inspection of the auction items commences at 8.00am with the auction timed to start at 9.00am. Entrance to the auction site is via the Toowoomba Hospital main entrance in Pechey Street and then follow the signs.

For further information, Peter Rookas, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation
Ph 4616 6166