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The Royal Bull’s Head Inn – December Open Day

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The Royal Bull’s Head Inn – December Open Day

The Royal Bull’s Head Inn’s last Open Day for 2017 will be held on Sunday December 3rd.  Join us in some festive cheer as we wind down for a well-deserved break.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers and all those who supported us during 2017.  We were able to accomplish a lot this year due to the generosity of the public and many local business people.

Additional Details:      The Royal Bull’s Head Inn is also available for private bookings, High Tea’s, Afternoon Tea’s.

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bulls 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 our Toowoomba Branch Trust Administrator on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or phone Debby on 0402 138 751.

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
E: royalbullsheadinn@gmail.com

 

 

AccessAbility Arrangements In Toowoomba Area

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AccessAbility Arrangements In Toowoomba Area


AccessAbility Day is a new Australian Government initiative, which allows employers to connect with a person with disability and see their potential in the workplace, while also providing an opportunity for people with disability to gain an insight into a workplace and types of employment.

A letter from  Mayor, Paul Antonio has been attached to encourage your organisation to participate in the AccessAbility Day initiative of the Australian Government. This initiative supports people with disability in our local community.

Should you have further questions about getting involved, please contact one the three local Disability Employment Service providers detailed in the Mayor’s letter, or by calling the AccessAbility Day Hotline on 1800 464 800.

Submitted by:
Nigel Winkler
Acting Principal Organisational Development
People and Organisational Development
Toowoomba Regional Council

Palatial Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club Rises To The Occasion

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Palatial Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club Rises To The Occasion

The $10 million Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle Country Club, part of the second stage development, was officially opened on Saturday, November 25th by Mayor Paul Antonio.
The Grand Opening Extravaganza featured circus performers mixing with invited guests, a live performance by tribute band Johnny Cash and the Outlaws, a sumptuous luncheon, sports performances and trackless train tours of the 5 new design display homes.
 
Palm Lake Resort in Hogg Street, Toowoomba is a designer lifestyle community aimed at over 50’s.

When completed, the Toowoomba Pinnacle will feature 322 stand-alone homes blending the latest in easy living with architectural elegance to create a new style lifestyle estate.
 

If you missed the official opening, make sure you RSVP for the White Christmas Festivities from 10am to 1pm on Friday, 8th December. It promises to be a magical morning to enjoy a selection of delectable treats and light refreshments while listening to a presentation of Morning Melodies, plus take a tour of the display homes and world class Pinnacle Country Club.
 
You must RSVP by Monday, 4th December on Freecall 1800 280 129 or email: salestoowoomba@palmlake.com.au

2017 Loads Of Love Appeal Launched At Heritage Bank

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2017 Loads Of Love Appeal Launched At Heritage Bank

The METRO Care Loads of Love Appeal aims to make Christmas just that little bit better for families doing it tough by asking people from across the region to donate a Loads of Love bag filled with donations of non-perishable food items such as canned food, pasta, cereal, meal bases as well as toiletries.

Now in its eighth year, the Loads of Love Appeal has set the ambitious target of gathering 15,000 kilos for distribution by Lifeline Darling Downs & SW Queensland to deserving households in Southern Queensland.

Once again the Loads of Love Appeal is partnering with Heritage Bank to widen its collection capabilites.  All 60 Heritage Bank branches will act as collection points.  Appeal organiser, Matt Gregg, said people wishing to help can pick up a red Loads of Love bag at any Heritage branch, and then return the bag to their local branch or to participating Harvey Norman Stores in Toowoomba, Kingaroy, Warwick or Dalby.

Matt said, “Loads of Love is simple, easy and accessible to everyone to assist. We can all make a difference, and be a part of spreading some Christmas cheer in our local communities.”

 

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Takes Out Gold At Queensland Tourism Awards

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Takes Out Gold At Queensland Tourism Awards

 


Toowoomba Regional Council’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has continued its blooming success entering the Hall of Fame after taking out top gong overnight at the Queensland Tourism Awards for the third year in a row.

Toowoomba Regional Council’s Tourism and Events chair, Cr Geoff McDonald, said the accolade reflects Council’s commitment to delivering world-class events to benefit the Toowoomba region.

“This is the third consecutive year Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has won the Major Festival and Events category. I am thrilled our team and region has been recognised by the State’s most prestigious tourism award as the best major event in the Sunshine State,” Cr McDonald said.

“Our community should be very proud of Carnival taking out gold in the major events and festivals category for the third year in a row.

“This award not only reflects our amazing Carnival, it also captures the spirit of our community who has helped Carnival grow over the last 68 years to become one of Queensland’s iconic must-see events,” Cr McDonald concluded.

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers was elevated from regional to the major festival and event category in 2015 and has scooped the pool, ever since taking home the gold award each year.

The 2016 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers blossomed with a record 197,733 attendees on the opening weekend, and an army of 2,190 outstanding community volunteers making it an unforgettable 10 day spectacular.

 

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Gardens Of The Downs/Gardens of the Pittsworth District

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Gardens Of The Downs/Gardens of the Pittsworth District

3 beautiful gardens of varying character in the Pittsworth District will be open for garden lovers to visit Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of October, 2017.

The Gardens are:

Janelle & Stephen Siebenhausen’s “Pineview”

Donna & Blue Brotherson’s Garden, and

“Wingrave” by Janelle & Dennis Hintz

For descriptions and how to get there, please go to gardensofthedowns.com

Queensland State Rose Garden Stage 2 Opening

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Queensland State Rose Garden Stage 2 Opening

Queensland’s State Rose Garden in Newtown Park, Toowoomba & Toowoomba Regional Council officially opened Stage 2 on Saturday, 21st October, 2017, commencing at 10am in Newtown Park.

  Five Gardens were opened:

1 Heritage Roses in Australia Collection
This collection is from part of David Ruston’s Original Collection which consists of old roses, often found in cemeteries, old deserted homesteads and sites of burnt down buildings. Preserving these varieties is essential for the overall history of the rose and its breeding. Toowoomba is honoured to be the custodians of theses roses.

2 Frank Riethmuller Rose Collection

Frank Riethmuller, born locally in 1884 began breeding roses in his later years. Eleven varieties have been planted and to our knowledge, this is the largest collection of different Riethmuller varieties to be found in a public rose garden anywhere in the world.

3 Rod Hultgren Australian Bred Gold Medal Winners

The Gold Medal winners from the rose trial gardens will be planted in these three beds, unnamed until registered by the grower. Trial roses are assessed according to a certain criteria over a two year period. Rod Hultgren, a foundation member, initiated and organised the trials for these gardens.

4 Alister Clark Collection

Alister Clark, a noted rose breeder (from 1912 to 1949), bred roses suitable for the hot dry conditions of Australia, giving his roses to charities for fundraising or to the people for whom he’d named the roses.

5 Australian War Animal Memorial Garden

This garden includes the sculpture “Soaring Spirit” surrounded by Charles de Gaulle roses

Submitted by:
President Regina Albion
Ph 0408 282 515

USQ Festival of Astronomy & Space NASA Visit

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USQ Festival of Astronomy & Space NASA Visit

NASA’s Dr Douglas Hudgins will present at USQ’s Festival of Astronomy & Space Day 7 on Monday 9 October, with a presentation entitled ‘Are We Alone? NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program and the Search for Earth 2.0’.The public talk will run from 5.30pm †7pm.

Dr Hudgins is the Program Scientist for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program and TESS mission and Deputy Program Scientist for the Kepler mission. He will give an overview of NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, including key results from the Kepler and K2 space missions, and the science expected from the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite to be launched in 2018.

USQ’s annual Festival of Astronomy & Space celebrates astronomy and the space sciences, from our traditional knowledge about the night sky to the edge of the Universe. The Festival is also part of World Space Week and its theme of ‘Exploring New Worlds in Space’, with USQ’s particular research focus being to discover and characterise new planetary systems around stars other than the Sun.

Submitted by:
Laura Hunt,
Research Communications Coordinator
USQ

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