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Grow Your Knowledge With Leafmore Winter Garden School

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Grow Your Knowledge With Leafmore Winter Garden School

Leafmore Garden Society’s biennial Winter Garden School over 12-13 June is celebrating its 10th year.

President Ed Power said currently sixty percent of bookings were return customers. About 150 people are expected to attend this year, the majority attending both days of the school with attendees coming from northern NSW, but mainly from the Darling Downs and south-east Queensland.

In his second year as president, Ed said the society had received a lot of feedback about “what a
fabulous program you’ve organised this year”.

Keynote speaker is ABC Gardens Australia presenter, and author of ‘The Thrifty Gardener’, Millie Ross. “She’s very practical and down to earth, and that appeals to a lot of people,” Ed said.

A professional horticulturalist, garden designer, writer, broadcaster, and passionate home gardener, Millie is best known for her no-frills approach to low-cost gardening allowing people to create the best garden possible with “whatever you’ve got”.

Ed said he believed this year’s line-up of presenters really had everything covered, from the ground up, starting with soil scientist Andrew Biggs, to Russell Young’s extensive knowledge of all types of plants, propagation, pests and diseases and giving your garden the “wow” factor.

Shirley Dance talks passionately about roses, Linda Brennan speaks on growing and cooking with edible plants, while Adam Woodhams, who is an internationally recognised nature photographer, talks photography and sustainability and Mike Wells gives water use efficiency tips.

Attendees also have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes in the multi-draw raffles, the proceeds of
which are donated to Rosies Friends on the Street and Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

Winter Garden School cost is $90 per day or $163 for two days, including morning tea and lunch, and attendees can buy a range of plants, tools and other garden-related items at the trade stalls.

For details on the garden school (closing date for bookings May 31), dinner with guest speaker Millie Ross ($45), or the Leafmore Garden Society, phone Ed on 4632 5499 or email leafmore4350@gmail.com.

Submitted by:
Ed Power
President Leafmore Garden Society Inc.
PO Box 2344, Toowoomba
E: leafmore4350@gmail.com
T: 07 4632 5499

Darling Downs Science & Engineering Challenge Day 2

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Darling Downs Science & Engineering Challenge Day 2

It was neck and neck between the Western and Southern Downs, but Warwick’s Assumption College triumphed on Day 2 of the Darling Downs Science and Engineering Challenge. 

Zoe Kasper and Eliza Connor from Assumption College (Warwick) (activity †Stringways)

Teams from St Mary’s Parish School (Goondiwindi), Faith Lutheran College, Assumption College (Warwick), Miles SHS, Nanango SHS, Millmerran State P-10 School, Harristown SHS, and Our Lady of the Southern Cross College (Dalby).

Connor Lloyd from Harristown State High School (activity – Future Power)
Millmerran State School P-10’s Thamu Soe (Return to Mars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Toowoomba is hosting for than 30 schools over four days (May 21-24)
for the regional competition of hands-on science and engineering activities.

Paul Valdez, Henry Borres, Thamu Soe and Jeremiah Diete from Millmerran State School P-10 (activity – Return to Mars)
(R to L) Ty Clapperton, Spencer Harth, Isaac Harvey and Owen Fuengcharoey from Our Lady of the Southern Cross (Dalby) (The Bridge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by:
Rhianwen Whitney,
E: rhianwen.whitney@usq.edu.au,
Ph: 07 4631 2977

Volunteers Making A World Of Difference

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Volunteers Making A World Of Difference

  • One in three Australians volunteer, yielding a 450% return for every dollar invested
  • Six million formal volunteers contribute a staggering $290 billion in economic and social good
  • This year marks 30 years of National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest celebration of volunteers
  • During National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), and ahead of WOW Day (22 May), we acknowledge and celebrate how volunteers are “Making a World of Difference” and wear orange to say #ThankYouSES during #NVW2019

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of Australia’s volunteers, and recognise how volunteers are “Making a World of Difference” in communities at a local and global level. This year also marks 30 years of National Volunteer Week, now Australia’s largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia.

A key example of volunteers making a world of difference is when a natural disaster strikes, or an emergency unfolds. The 40,000 State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers dedicate their time and endure the elements to provide emergency assistance to our communities 24 hours a day.

In the past 12 months alone, Australia has experienced 40 declared disasters[1]. Largely comprised of volunteers, the SES volunteers put their community safety before themselves. They give their time to train and gain valuable skills to respond to emergencies such as: search operations, storm response, evacuations, and flood rescues.

Two-thirds of volunteers (64%) report helping others, or the community, as the primary reason they volunteer. With half of all volunteers giving a helping hand for more than 10 years, our communities are stronger together[2].

Over 6 million formal volunteers are making a world of difference across Australia, contributing a staggering $290 billion in economic and social good[3]. From the arts, sporting sector, education, health, disability, aged care, and emergency services, volunteers are indispensable in our society, providing vital services, mobilising community action and engaging in grassroots efforts.

From 20-26 May, thousands of events will be held across the country in celebration of National Volunteer Week, and to say thank you to the one in three Australians who volunteer their time in various sectors, organisations and communities across the country. On the 22 May, the SES is encouraging everyone to put on a little orange for Wear Orange Wednesday (22 May), take a selfie and post with #ThankYouSES and #NVW2019and show their support for volunteers and the extraordinary work they do.

Darling Downs Science and Engineering Challenge Day 1

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Darling Downs Science and Engineering Challenge Day 1

Congratulations to Dalby Christian College for their success in the first day of competition at the Darling Downs Science and Engineering Challenge today (May 21) 

Dalby Christian College’s Matthew Wynd; Angus Jones; Daniel McCullough; Jay Larsen (activity – Future Power) USQ Photography

Teams from Crow’s Nest State School, Warwick State High School, Pittsworth State High School, West Moreton Anglican College and St Mary’s College, Ipswich took part in the day of hands-on STEM activities

Eloise Gotz, Orion Ollier, Brooklyn Ambrus and Justen McGreevy from Crow’s Nest State High School – USQ Photography
Pittsworth State High School’s Beccy Cory, Shania McLennan and Maxine Lovell (activity – Return to Mars) USQ Photography


The challenge will continue each day until Friday (May 24). 

Submitted By:
Rhianwen Whitney
E: rhianwen.whitney@usq.edu.au
Ph: 07 4631 2977

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Darling Downs Health is proud to present Pittsworth’s Biennial Health Expo, to be held from 9am to 3pm,on Thursday 23rd May at the Pittsworth Town Hall.

Expo organiser, community health nurse Helen Blanch, from Millmerran Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS), said the 2019 Expo would have something for everyone. “This year’s Expo will feature health information for people of all ages, from birth to aged care, with more than 50 stalls of local and visiting health professionals,” Ms Blanch said.
“There will be information and displays from BreastScreen, BowelScreen and the Darling Downs Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. “Other exhibitors include Dementia Australia, Clubhouse, Lions, Rotary, Toowoomba and Darling Downs Diabetic Support Group, NDIS agents, several aged care providers, Men’s Shed, and also information on early childhood intervention services, Bowen therapy, art therapy and optometry.

“Another special addition to this year’s event is the addition of a free Health Pitstop, so anyone who attends can get things like their blood pressure checked on the spot. There will be 4 stations ….

  • OIL PRESSURE â€ Blood Pressure Check
  • CHASSIS -Waist Measurement Check
  • SHOCK ABSORBERS â€ Mental Wellbeing Check
  • FUEL ADDITIVES â€ What Fuel To Use.

“We will also have free mini massages, a sugar content information session presented by Millmerran MPHS, there’ll be coffee available and once again a delicious lunch available to purchase, prepared by the ladies of the Beauaraba CWA.

“Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing as many local community members as we can on the day.” For more information contact Helen Blanch on 07 4695 3123.

 

Coffee To Support Hospice ….

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Coffee To Support Hospice ….

The Toowoomba Hospice will benefit from Blue Ice Espresso’s generosity during National Palliative Care week 19 – 25 May 2019.

 

Owner of Blue Ice Espresso Mr. Kashif Ali said he is delighted to donate $1.00 from every coffee purchased, and $2.00 from every ‘Edible Gold’ Coffee (which has been discounted to $10.00 for this fundraiser) to the Toowoomba Hospice… 


“Toowoomba Hospice provides professional palliative care to the terminally ill at no cost to clients and family. Blue Ice Espresso wants to raise funds in order to contribute for the organisation to continue their wonderful services.  It’s an honour for Blue Ice Espresso to work for the community,” he said

 

Toowoomba Hospice’s Administration and Fundraising Manager Mr. Mark Munro says this fundraiser couldn’t come at a better time as the Hospice celebrates National Palliative Care week for 2019 and hopes the community jumps on board by purchasing a coffee from Blue Ice Espresso.

“Kashif is keen to help local charities and we are happy to be part of it, I can only hope that those who enjoy a caffeine fix will support us and purchase their coffee from Blue Ice Espresso during National Palliative Care week 19- 25 May 2019, ” Mr Munro said.

The fundraiser starts this Monday 20th until Friday 24th May at Blue Ice Espresso 172A James Street,  Toowoomba which is open from 6am through to 2pm.

 

Toowoomba Hospice is a local not-for-profit community facility, caring for people with a terminal illness and their families at no cost.  The Hospice is in O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba and needs to raise funds to keep the service running.

 

Submitted By:
Mark Munro
Adminstration and Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
PO Box 6463
Clifford Gardens Qld 4350
Ph: 07 4659 8500 

 

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In 2019 Engineers Australia celebrates its Centenary….

This is a significant milestone for the organisation, and a chance to stress the critical role engineering plays in the lives of all Australians. A centenary is time to take stock. To look back and marvel at our accomplishments. Engineers have helped transform the world: who in 1919 would have imagined where technology would be today?In Toowoomba, the ingenuity of the Engineers from the Toowoomba Foundry will be celebrated at the Southern Cross Museum in Highfields where over 100 engines and artefacts have been preserved.

Engineers Australia are proud to present a new display of Diesel Southern Cross Engines. Chief Design Engineer Alan Bray Lindley and his team designed the Mark BG-C diesel Southern Cross engine in 1941. It was rated to 40 HP at 1200 RPM.
It was a ‘family’ design based on the one cylinder engine Mark BD-C, twin cylinder mark BE-C and three cylinder Mark BF-C.
A six cylinder Mark BJ-C was planned but never made. Toowoomba Foundry ceased engine production in 1970 due to high volume overseas competition.

Everyone is welcome to view the new display at the Southern Cross Museum in the Highfields Pioneer Village Complex.

Entry is $12 Adults and $6 Children- Under 5yrs are FREE entry. There will be refreshments and Billy Tea and Damper for sale.

Program for the day:
ETA: 9:30am
Unveiling of the Engine Display 9:30am
Tour of the Southern Cross Museum 10:00am
Morning Tea- Billy Tea and Damper 10:30am
Tour of the Transport Museum with Pete 11:00am
Tour of the Historic Fire Engine Museum 11:30am
Depart 12:00noon or wander the Village grounds
until closing time at 4pm.
Join us, in this, our centenary year!

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds 
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Ph 4696 6309
Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers. 
Open 10am to 4pm Daily

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National Reconciliation Week 2019

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National Reconciliation Week 2019


It’s claimed that 6 in 10 non-Indigenous Australians have never met an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. That makes it difficult for the everyday person to understand the plight of those who are – in the majority of cases – less advantaged than most Australians.

May 27 marks the start of National Reconciliation Week 2019, an opportunity for non-Indigenous AND Indigenous Australians to learn more about and value each other’s past and present. It’s also a time to think about how we can reconcile our differences and consolidate our mutual strengths to create a better future side-by-side.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

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