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Downlands Grand Piano Attracts International Pianist

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On Sunday 3rd April at 3pm the Graham Centre at Downlands will be filled with the sounds of music by the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, and guest artists – Ms Brachi Tilles (Piano) and Mr Spiros Rantos (Conductor). Ms Tilles will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23 on Downlands College’s new Yamaha piano, accompanied by the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra under the baton of Spiros Rantos.

The program will also feature Schubert’s Symphony No.3, a selection of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, and an eighty voice Downlands Community choir joining Spiros and the orchestra in a performance of Faure’s Pavane.

Spiros Rantos and Brachi Tilles are well known to Toowoomba audiences having lectured at the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education from the late 1970s until 1985. Both Spiros and Brachi have performed to much acclaim throughout Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia. As conductor of the Chamber Strings of Melbourne, Spiros has just completed a sold out European tour which received standing ovations. Brachi has appeared as soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Rantos Collegium, Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, including their tour of Korea.

Spiros and Brachi are looking forward to returning to Toowoomba for the concert at Downlands. Mr Rantos said Brachi and I always enjoy performing for audiences in Toowoomba, both in recitals and orchestral performances and I hope that through this concert at Downlands College we can share with Toowoomba our love of fine music.”

The concert will be held at 3pm on Sunday 3rd April in the Graham Centre at Downlands College. A percentage of the profits generated from the concert will be donated to the Toowoomba Flood Appeal. Tickets ($25 Adult/ $18 Concession) are available for pre-purchase from Downlands College (phone 46 909 500) and also at the door.

Submitted by
Nancy Sommerfield, Development Coordinator, Downlands College
sommern@downlands.qld.edu.au

Canberra Cares – Disaster Toy Appeal

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Like all Australian’s,  Brian Morris and I were saddened by the loss and devastation that our friends in other states were withstanding in the recent floods. Instead of just feeling overwhelmed by what was happening around the country we decided to launch a Lost Toy Appeal on behalf of the Canberra Community.
The appeal was officially launched on 21 Jan 2011 which is focusing on the children who were involved in the recent floods but now involves those in Cyclone Yasi.  We have had an overwhelming response to the appeal and our warehouse ‘Toytopia’ is now overflowing with toys and beautiful volunteers who are sorting and packing toys.
We have organisations, schools and private businesses conducting internal workplace appeals and we are being delivered thousands of toys most days. This appeal is all based on donation, and everything that has happened and is happening has been donated by local business people.

Our plan is to depart Canberra on the 19 March 2011 via a convoy of trucks, sending them to destinations all over the country – Toowoomba being our Queensland destination. I feel it is a central point where the toys can be collected or distributed from.

I am hoping that the Red Cross and SES would be able to assist with the distribution of the toys. I have contacted both organisations and I am yet to hear back from them. At present we have approximately 30,000 toys packed to go. I have contacted the Chronicle and asked for them to run a story and have been in contact with the local Mayor’s office.

Our appeal has been an amazing experience and you may think why not just give money. Our thoughts have been repeatedly confirmed, not everyone can give money, nor does everyone want to give money. When mum and dad get the money, toys for the children are not a priority. All the children know is that their toys are all gone.

The appeal has a very simple goal and that is to bring as many smiles to young people’s faces as we can. We want you to know we have not forgotten.

If you are able to assist with getting the toys to the children, it would be greatly appreciated. We would require a storage location to take the toys to, but then it would be up to the people how they would like to distribute them. Perhaps an open day that is lots of fun for all involved or couriers could take them out to the families. We need to get the word out that we are still thinking of you and in some small way we can bring a little relief.

Our website is http://www.canberracares.com.au.

I have emailed the Premier’s Office in each state to let them know about us, and our own Chief Minister has been very supportive.

I wish you all a very speedy recovery and our thoughts are with you all.

Tanya Squires
Project Coordinator
Canberra Cares – Lost Toy Appeal

Council Connections: Week 3, February 2011

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Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.
Council Connections with Darren Burton

I talk about walking trails, a series of lectures at the Toowoomba Art Gallery, Loveday Cove reopening, event support funding, Permanent Conservation Measures, the next meeting of council and of course our emergency after hours numbers.

Darling Downs Farmers Markets – Sunday February 20th

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Alastair McLeod (Executive Chef of Bretts Wharf)

Alastair McLeod (Executive Chef of Bretts Wharf) will be at the markets this Sunday showing his support to communities who have been affected by the floods.

He will be doing a cooking demo at 9am showcasing produce and products sourced from the markets on the morning.

Entry is free, don’t miss this fabulous opportunity!

There’s a total of 22 stallholders booked for this market offering everything from organic fruit and veges and meats to sourdough breads, nuts, gourmet potatoes and new season’s apples and pears, honey, jams and delicacies.

Breakfast is available at the market, as are snacks, coffee and soft drinks. Darling Downs Farmers Markets are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month on the Village Green behind Toowoomba City Hall from 7am to noon.

Sonya McConville
Darling Downs Farmers Markets
sonya@ddfm.com.au
0408 700 230

Stamps Celebrate RAAF’s 90th Year

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The Royal Australian Air Force in partnership with Australia Post has launched a new commemorative stamp collection on Friday 18th February at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.

RAAF General Dynamics F111G

The collection celebrates Air Force Aviation, with recognition of the recent retirement of the F-111s. Other stamps in the collection feature the Super Hornet, Wedgetail and Globemaster.

It is a fitting tribute to the Royal Australian Air Force, which will celebrate its 90th Birthday on 31 March 2011. Activities during 2011 will focus on remembering the past, and looking to the future with the theme tradition, innovation, and evolution.

Free Breast Cancer Screening Returning to Dalby

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The free breast cancer screening service provided by BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service is returning to Dalby on its two-yearly visit.

The Service will be located at the Dalby Hospital, and will offer free breast cancer screening from 7 March to 12 May 2011.

Research has shown that breast cancer screening is the most effective way of detecting early breast cancer, even before it can be felt,” says Dr Christine Harget-White, Director of BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service. Identifying breast cancer at an early stage gives women the best possible chance of successful treatment.”

We recognise that health services are usually difficult to access in rural areas, and as such we encourage women to attend the Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Service when it is in Dalby,” said Miss Jessica Hobbs, Health Promotion Officer at the Service.

It is especially important for women in the 50 to 69 year age group to have a breastscreen every two years,” she emphasised, but all women 40 and over with no signs or symptoms of breast cancer are also eligible to participate in the free Program.”

BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service has provided a high-quality breast cancer screening service for women in southern Queensland for over 19 years. FREE breastscreen appointments can be made by phoning 13 20 50.

Rock’N’Roll Auction Continues to Raise Funds

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www.rocknrollauction.com.au

The Queensland Music Network (Q Music) recently launched an online Rock ‘n’ Roll Auction to raise money for The Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal – an online event featuring items and experiences generously donated from artists around the globe.

‘Money-can’t-buy’ experience auctions opening today include the chance to meet Katy Perry at her Brisbane concert and a VIP trip to the massive Coachella Festival in the USA flying courtesy of V Australia.

The Rock n Roll Auction has already raised over $5,000 in funds for The Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal and there are still more items left to bid on including:

– a ten year VIP ticket for the Laneway Festival
– a private show by The Gin Club
– a chance to watch Less Than Jake side of stage at the Soundwave Festival
– a limited edition Reg Mombassa print
– signed items from Iggy & The Stooges, Talking Heads, Cold Chisel, Primal Scream, Bon Iver, Silverchair, Gotye, The Ten Tenors, Deborah Conway, Little Birdy, Human Nature + more!

To view and bid on auction items go to www.rocknrollauction.com.au. The auction bidding is happening on eBay and all money raised will go to The Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal, which has been extended to help those affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasi.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Auction has received valuable support from Jolt Studio, Street Press Australia and the many donors. Q Music has received approval from The Department of The Premier and Cabinet to conduct this fundraising auction. Our reference number is TF/11/4269.

Submitted by
Angela Sunley
Queensland Music Network
Phone: (07) 3257 0013
Mobile: 0415 327 279
Email: angela@qmusic.com.au

Grantham Cruise to Assist Flood Relief Saturday 5th March

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Details for a special car show to be held in Grantham have been released.

Co-ordinated by the QLD Chevrolet Car Club and the Grantham State School P & C, there will be several cruises for participating cars, all converging at Grantham.

As well as bringing their classic American cars and hot rods, participants are also being encouraged to bring donations for the Grantham community, whether it be sporting goods, toys, clothing, food, money etc. All proceeds of the day will be distributed by the P & C directly to those most in need in Grantham.

A large BBQ is also being organised at the show, the gold coin donation proceeds to be added to the pool of funds.

The show will be held at or around  the local school grounds. Cruises are being arranged from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Toowoomba.

Chris Malone
President
chrismalone@keypoint.com.au

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