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Furry Family Members Meet Santa At Grand Central

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Furry Family Members Meet Santa At Grand Central

Santa arrived at Grand Central on the weekend, causing much excitement amongst the children †and the pets! †of Toowoomba.

Grand Central Marketing Manager Marieke Bridgeman said the Centre was hosting Santa pet photography sessions again this year. “Last year’s Santa pet photos were a big hit, so they’re back again!” she said. m“We held our first session for the year on Sunday, and we have four more planned in the lead up to Christmas.”

The next dates for Grand Central’s Santa pet photography sessions are November 25, and December 2, 9 and 16. All sessions will be held in the Centre’s outdoor community space – Central Square between 4.30pm to 6.30pm on a Sunday.

Ms Bridgeman said bookings for the sessions are essential. “Simply go to our website www.grandcentralshopping.com.au to book online.

“Not only is it a great opportunity for fur babies to meet and greet with Santa, but we find some children who may be a bit hesitant to have a photo with Santa have more confidence when their furry friends can join in,” she said.

  • Sheree Kilby brought her adorable dogs Bonnie and Benson to Grand Central to meet Santa on Sunday.     
  • Toby was excited to meet Santa at Grand Central.  He’s asked for plenty of Schmackos in his Christmas stocking!
  • Marc Ware with Lucy at the first of Grand Central’s Santa pet photography sessions.

 For more information about Christmas activities at Grand Central, keep an eye on Grand Central’s Facebook page and visit www.grandcentralshopping.com.au.

Police Operation Cracks Down On Fake Registration Plates

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Police Operation Cracks Down On Fake Registration Plates


A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland. The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences.

Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed an increase in the number of fake or cloned number plates on Queensland roads. “We know those with false number plates are more likely to commit traffic offences and other criminal offences which puts our community at risk,” Superintendent Johnson said.

“Police use registration plates to trace stolen vehicles and vehicles involved in crime and life-endangering traffic offences such as disobeying red lights and speeding.”

Superintendent Johnson said motorists without proper vehicle registration are also not paying their fair share as a road user. “It also means the State Government has to foot the bill when motorists without insurance coverage cause crashes and injure others on our roads,” he said.

“In the last five years more than 70 people have lost their lives on our roads in crashes involving an unregistered vehicle while many more have been hospitalised and require medical treatment.”

The operation will include:
• Officers diligently checking all number plates on intercepted vehicles to ensure they are compliant;
• Educating motorists on how to replace standard and accessory plates where appropriate;
• Using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to detect unregistered/uninsured vehicles;
• Targeting drivers who run red lights, are distracted by their mobile phone or are not wearing their seat belts.

Operation Quebec Yield will run from November 1, 2018 until January 31, 2019.

Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

This open day, Sunday November 4th, we have art work on display completed by Toowoomba local – Roslyn Hartwig.  Her water paintings have gained many awards and she has a special collection “Essence of Toowoomba” is a series of watercolour paintings depicting iconic local scenes.

Everyone is welcome to come along to see her selected collection at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 4th November between 10am and 4pm.  Entry fee’s apply. 

Open Day Details:

Date:                            Sunday 4th November 2018

Time:                            10am through to 4pm

Entry Fees:                   $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults,

                                      $20.00 Family

                                      Free for National Trust Member

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, head to our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram.  Also, if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to make a private booking, contact the Trust on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or phone Debby on 0490 363 719.

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Media & Publicity

 

Information For Families To Help Drug Users

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Information For Families To Help Drug Users

The Breakthrough for Families Program helps families and significant others of individuals affected by ice and other drugs †in particular families with children, to obtain information, develop support strategies and connect to treatment and other services.

The program provides families and the broader community affected by ice, alcohol and other drugs access to free, accessible information, and tailored strategies to help themselves and others.

Families can receive brief individual support over several private sessions tailored to their individual needs and circumstances and our support can be accessed on a voluntary basis, and we are focused on helping people who may not have easy access to support.

Visit Gemfest 20/21 October At Centenary Heights High School

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Visit Gemfest 20/21 October At Centenary Heights High School

Come and see a wide range of cut and uncut gemstones, jewellery, semi-precious gemstones, beads, pearls and opals. See crystal and mineral specimens from all over the world.  Carvings from precious and semi-precious stones are great for gifts, including Christmas presents.  All items are for sale.

How About Humour For Breakfast?

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How About Humour For Breakfast?

If you feel like a good laugh and a hearty breakfast, the Highfields Pioneer Village is hosting the Bush Poets Breakfast on Sunday the 21st of October from 7:30am to 9:30am, showcasing bush humour by renowned poet Greg North.

Greg was a resident of the Blue Mountains NSW, he is a writer and performer of bush poetry and yarns. His quirky humour and bent for accents make him unique among bush verse entertainers. He literally ‘lives’ each character, whether it’s the coal seam gas miner, the complaining granny or a rather camp Clancy of The Overflow.
Since his first major competition win at the ‘Man From Snowy River Festival’ in 2004, Greg has won a string of performance poetry awards including Australian Bush Poetry Champion in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In late 2006 Greg won his first award for written poetry – a first place in the Gippsland Wattle Bush Poetry Award – followed up by several other wins in written competitions. Greg has also competed four times at the National Poetry Slam.

Known for his rendition of Banjo Paterson’s ‘The Man From Snowy River’ in 15 different accents and a variety of other characters, he’s not your regular bush poet.

Greg’s Bush Laureate Award-winning CD Frackin’ Fricker gives an irreverent insight into coal seam gas mining along with some slam pieces, neglected verse and even a rap. He also has two DVDs: Gregory North should Stick It and Man of Many Hats where you can see his unique characters and hats, plus CDs Fully Sick, Mate! and Winton’s Wisp of Banjo Paterson.

Greg will not only perform at the Village on Sunday 21st October but will be conducting a Poetry writing workshop at 10am for all those budding poets who wish to have a go. To book your tickets please head to the Village Facebook page or Trybooking.com or over the counter at the Rhondas Refits store in Toowoomba. All proceeds aid the Highfields Pioneer Village and the Bunya Park Scouts Group.

Tickets at $20 for adults and $10 for Child 5-15 years includes: Full cooked brekkie, Billy Tea, entertainment and entry. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and finishes at 9:30am. There will be prizes for the best walk up Poets’ on the day.

Your ticket also includes entry to over 70 historic buildings which will bring back memories from times gone by.

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds 
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Open 10am to 4pm Daily
Ph 07 4696 6309
highfieldspioneervillage@ hotmail.com 

Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers.
73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields.
P.O Box 325, Highfields QLD 4352.
Dedicated to preserving the history of the Darling Downs for future generations. 

DDHS Mental Health Week Event

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A free Mental Health Week event is being held to break down stigmas about mental health issues and facilities. – Darling Downs Health’s Mental Health Week event will be held at McDonald Hall, Baillie Henderson Hospital, on Tuesday 9 October from 10am to 2pm.

More than 40 mental health service providers will attend including Headspace, Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement, Toowoomba Clubhouse, Richmond Fellowship Qld, Warrina, Lifeline, Catholic Care, TASC, Open Minds and the Department of Defence. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment on the day including live music, drum beat, an art exhibition, chalk art demonstrations, and a free sausage sizzle.

Darling Downs Health Consumer and Community Engagement Officer Donna Lucas said the event aimed to provide the community with an opportunity to connect with local service providers and wellbeing programs, while participating in various activities. “This is our second Mental Health Week event at Baillie Henderson Hospital with the first one in 2017 being a great success,” Ms Lucas said.

“Baillie Henderson Hospital has proudly provided mental health services since 1890 and over the years mental health services have taken many forms at the campus,” she said. “A booklet outlining the history of Baillie Henderson Hospital will be available at the event, and it is a very interesting and informative read about one of Toowoomba’s oldest facilities.

“Today Baillie Henderson Hospital treats up to 100 mental health service consumers, some of whom have contributed artwork to the art exhibition that will be on display at the Mental Health Week event. We are encouraging community members and staff to come along, enjoy the event, show support for our mental health service consumers and help to break down any stigma surrounding mental health that might prevent people from seeking mental health support when required.”

The opening ceremony will start at 10.30am, featuring a welcome to country with traditional Indigenous dancers, and free on-site car parking is available on the day. For more information phone 4699 8386 or email DDHHS-Consumer-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au .

The Darling Downs Health Mental Health Week event is partially supported by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN under the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

Lost Trades Fair Returns To Toowoomba

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Lost Trades Fair Returns To Toowoomba

The popular Lost Trades Fair returns to Cobb+Co Museum in Toowoomba on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 2018, showcasing master artisans demonstrating and sharing their skills and talent in more than 50 heritage trades.

George Smithwick, cooper and Kerry Riehl, wheelwright

An amazing variety of artisans will be on display including a sixth generation cooper (barrels maker) plus stonemasons, weavers, blacksmiths, leather plaiters, penny farthing makers, spoon carvers, bookbinder, saddler, toy maker and master craftspeople who have been practising these trades their whole life.

Acting CEO of the Queensland Museum Network, Dr Jim Thompson said the Lost Trades Fair gives visitors the rare opportunity to see a wide variety of traditional trades being practised up close and to speak with the tradesperson.

“Cobb+Co Museum, with its own trades workshops, is the perfect place to shine a spotlight both on the trades that are usually practiced behind closed workshops doors, and the amazing dedication, passion and willingness of these craftspeople to pass on their skills,” Dr Thompson said.

Dr Thompson said the Lost Trades Fair was a unique opportunity to find out more about Queensland’s past. “Visitors will get an authentic experience as they learn first-hand about historic crafts and trades that were once commonplace, and which contributed greatly to Australia’s development as a country,”

“The Lost Trades Fair demonstrates the superb craftsmanship still practiced today in many of these trades,” Dr Thompson said.

Dean Bolwell (Penny Farthing Dan)

Founder and Director of the Lost Trades Fair, Ms Lisa Rundell said it was exciting to bring the event back to Toowoomba after such an amazing response to the first event at Cobb+Co Museum in 2017. “Last year, more than 7,000 people visited The Lost Trades Fair at Cobb+Co Museum and we hope to continue
that success this year,” Ms Rundell said.

“Our aim is to inspire, educate and open the eyes and minds of the next generation to demand something made by a real person rather than a machine and to think about sustainability and the longevity of what they buy and use. With so many master artisans in the one place over the weekend we want to encourage people to have the confidence to design, make and create something real, and something crafted by their own hands.”

For visitors inspired to try their hand at a heritage trade, the Cobb+Co Museum’s Hands on Workshops program offers a range of opportunities throughout the year from Blacksmithing Basics, Blacksmithing for Teens, Candlestick Workshop, Leather Plaiting, Wheelwrighting and Pot Hanger workshops.

Lost Trades Fair is on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October from 10am to 4pm. Tickets are available online for a discount price of Adults $15 ($18 at the gate), Senior card holders $12 ($15 at the gate) and Children 5 to 15 years $5. Children under 5 years are free.

Visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au for more information.

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