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The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation , Ozcare Manna House & Toowoomba Says No to Violence will be the beneficiaries from a Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by members of the Toowoomba West Lions Club & Quota International Toowoomba on Tuesday 1st November 2011 at Angelo’s House in Herries Street, Toowoomba.

A sumptuous luncheon that will feature champagne and savouries on arrival at 10.30am, a main course and dessert plus coffee & tea, all provided for guests at just $60 a ticket that also includes a ticket in the major multi-draw raffle and the chance to win the Angelo’s House $100 dinner voucher lucky door prize.

Coomera Houseboat Holidays on the Gold Coast have donated a houseboat holiday plus there will be an accommodation package at Coolum Caprice on the Sunshine Coast to be won & lots more prizes in the multi draw raffle. The usual Melbourne Cup sweeps will be conducted plus there will be a fashion parade from Bramptons and prizes for the Best Dressed.

For table bookings and more information contact Angelo’s House on 4659 9200.

A public lecture conducted by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Toowoomba

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Organic gem materials – those of plant and animal origin – have been used world-wide for thousands of years. In a lecture she will present for the Toowoomba Group of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) on 1 November, Maggie Campbell Pedersen will introduce us to the best-known of the organic gems – amber, jet, horn, tortoiseshell, pearl, shell and coral. She will cover their origins, uses and place in history, where to find examples and how to identify them.

Maggie Campbell Pedersen is highly regarded as an expert in the field of organic gems. She is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, the author of books and articles on the subject and lectures in many countries.

Maggie’s lecture will be given in the Glennie Room, The Glennie School, Herries Street, Toowoomba on Tuesday 1 November at 6.45 pm and will be followed by supper. Members of the public are very welcome to attend. The cost is $20 for persons who are not members of ADFAS and $10 for students.

For further information about this lecture and about membership of ADFAS contact the Secretary of ADFAS, Toowoomba on 07 4636 6164.

Submitted by:
Paul McNally
ADFAS Toowoomba

The Toowoomba Hospice is holding its Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon next Tuesday, November 1st at Café Valetta in Margaret Street and Tickets are NOW on sale!

I would like to encourage the people of Toowoomba to ‘gallop’ on in to here (Café Valetta) and organise a table to attend this Race Day Lunch that stops the nation!  Ticket price is $50 per head and includes a complimentary glass of champagne and nibblies upon arrival, 2 course meal, mini fashion parade, prizes for the best dressed female, best dressed male, a multi draw raffle as well as a sweep or two!”

Mr. Douglass said he is pleased to be able to host the Hospice’s Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon this year The money we raise from luncheon will support the ‘Adopt a Room’ campaign of this important community facility, which provides palliative and respite care for all ages free of charge.

Mr. Russell Douglass, owner of Café Valetta said ”Tickets can be purchased from me and they are limited! – phone 4632 0332 NOW!”

The Top Job recruitment evening is set to kick off again for its sixth year. Despite the challenges for many businesses across Australia, local employers are ensuring the future success of their operations by investing time to consider employing the young people of Toowoomba. Pro-active employers are coming along to Top Job to talk to young people about vacant positions within their company  to help these potential employees get a ‘kick start’ on their careers.

DISCO CEO Mike Paton said; Toowoomba and the region is fighting back against uncertainty and it’s is important for companies to look to their future and ensure the prosperity of their organisations,  by continuing to develop their workforce and attract entry level staff. Top Job is a great way for employers to meet motivated young people who are looking to begin their employment and career journey”.

Employment Assistance Officer at DISCO Andrew Spradbrow also commented; We would really love to break some records this year and have in place more than 220 vacancies,  and get at least 120 graduating students into jobs before Christmas. This would probably represent a local record ”. Remember this event is for vacancies commencing in late 2011 or early 2012 so young people can still have a break before commencing work”. Mr Spradbrow said.

This year’s event will be at the City Golf Club on the 27th of October from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The event is open to young people under the age of 24. Registrations are currently being taken for both young people and employers who are wishing to attend.

The event is completely free so if you wish to take part please contact Andrew Spradbrow or Carissa Kennedy at DISCO on 4638 3088.

Submitted by:
Carissa Kennedy
Administration Officer
Downs Industry Schools Co-Op (DISCO)
8 Station Street
PO Box 1353
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Ph: (07) 4638 3088

Across Toowoomba this weekend, 29 churches have joined together to conduct special family services in each of their churches to coincide with the first weekend of Family Week.

Each church participating has endeavoured to plan their Saturday or Sunday morning services on and around the theme of family.

This event is jointly supported by Toowoomba’s Christian Leaders Network, Toowoomba Ministers Association and Toowoomba Churches Together.

Due to unforseen reasons Dawn Fraser who was to be guest speaker at the Toowoomba Hospices’ Charity Dinner can’t make it, however after a few agonising hours the organisers have confirmed Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s, Steve Walters has saved the night by jumping in and offering to be the after dinner guest speaker.

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr Mark Munro said when he was told about Dawn he was disappointed “I was so disappointed when I was informed Dawn was unable to attend the dinner,  but I must say Dawn was even more disappointed as she was really looking forward to coming back to Toowoomba for our Charity Dinner and supporting the Toowoomba Hospice”

It was the O’Neill family (who organised our charity golf day and dinner last year in memory of their mother June O’Neill who died at the Hospice late 2009) who was able to secure Steve Walters. “I am a true believer of the old saying ‘Its who you know not what you know’ especially in the fundraising profession” said Mr Munro

Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron said the Hospice is privileged to have Steve Walters stepping in for Dawn Fraser “Steve is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s, who at the peak of his career, was considered the best hooker in the game. He was also an Australian Kangaroos and a Queensland Maroons representative which is fantastic, as I am a passionate Queenslander”

Steve Walters also he played in the Canberra Raiders’ 1st, 2nd and 3rd grand final victories. Steve is the eldest of the three Walters brothers, but was the last of them to gain Australian Test selection honours.

The Hospice hopes to raise $8,000 – $10,000 from the Golf Day that started at 11am this morning, followed by the dinner at 6.30pm for a 7pm start!

The Charity Dinner is at the City Gold Club in South Street, Toowoomba.

Mark R Munro
Promotions & Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
Po Box 6463
Toowoomba West Qld 4350
Ph: 07 4659 8500