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When the marquees go up and the plants, food and wine start moving in for the 2010 Heritage Building Society Gardenfest, the site will be transformed into a massive scarecrow convention thanks to the students of local schools.
The inaugural Scare Garden competition will be a major feature of this year’s Heritage Building Society Gardenfest with schools from around the region registering to participate in the group activity.
Heritage Building Society Gardenfest Schools Convenor Emily Murphy says that students are taking up the challenge to create all types of scarecrows.
There will be very scary ones, traditional ones and no doubt some very innovative scarecrows that will have the skies around the 2010 Heritage Building Society Gardenfest clear of crows and other garden pests,” she said.
Our school program aims to encourage primary school students to think positively about getting their hands dirty in the garden in a fun and creative way.
The winner of the competition, which will consist of a number of categories, will be determined by the public, so make sure you vote for your favourite scarecrow at Heritage Building Society Gardenfest on May 1, 2 and 3 2010.”

For more information,
Emily Murphy
Event Co-Ordinator
Heritage Building Society Gardenfest – The Gardening and Gourmet Weekend
0419 747 423
www.gardenfesttoowoomba.com.au

If you like music from Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein, Gershwin and Bernstein well this is one musical evening you don’t want to miss!

‘A Stroll Down Broadway’ will feature music from hit Broadway shows Mamma Mia, Showboat and Westside Story to name a few, the  music will be provided by The Toowoomba Municipal  Band who are great supporters of the Hospice and they will be joined on stage with an exciting new choir ‘The Accidentals’

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr. Mark Munro said a stroll down Broadway will feature a Special Guest Soloist – Opera QLD Developing Artist – Dominic Walsh, Dominic is part of an intensive program for Developing Young Artists at Opera QLD which extends the opportunities for young singers to benefit from the company’s professional development resources who are studying for a career in opera, whilst allowing the flexibility for them to pursue other study and work commitments”

The Toowoomba Hospice provides a FREE palliative care service; based on mutual respect and trust and the needs for those who come to us and their families with a terminal illness. All monies raised locally stay locally to support the local community and businesses” Said Mr. Munro

A Stroll down Broadway will be Compered by Robert Ketton and there will be 2 at the USQ Arts Theatre – Saturday 27 March – 7.30pm,  Sunday 28 March – 2pm, Admission: Adults $20 – Concessions/Students $15, tickets can be purchased from Empire Theatre Booking office in Neil street or by ringing 1300 655 299

The Newly formed Choir have been attending regular rehearsals since late last year to ensure they hit the right note for ‘A Stroll Down Broadway’…

Five recruits on Lifeline’s Green Army Recycling project have graduated with new skills and self-confidence after completing 23 weeks paid work. The State Government provided $228,000 to the Queensland’s Green Army project to employ 12 jobseekers at Lifeline’s Distribution Centre and Smart Tip Shop to reduce landfill by identifying reusable and recyclable materials.

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Business Coordinator Angela Klein said the project included some accredited training so participants worked safely and gained some valuable skills. Two participants have earned their fork lift licences and another completed a course and gained a Statement of Attainment so he can check, test and tag electrical equipment as safe.” Ms Klein said We’ve also helped each person to improve their resume and we will keep supporting them as they start searching for their next jobs.”

Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine attended the event and said the project had helped the wider community while offering the participants an excellent chance to sharpen their workplace skills. All jobseekers can check their eligibility and I encourage them to register their interest in joining a Queensland’s Green Army project like this through the website www.greenarmy.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 369 925.”