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2017 Austin Seven National Tour For Toowoomba

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2017 Austin Seven National Tour For Toowoomba

2017 AUSTIN SEVEN NATIONAL TOUR in TOOWOOMBA
Saturday April 8 to Thursday 13 April, 2017
Hosted by the Austin Seven Register of Queensland Inc.

A 6 DAY CAVALCADE OF VINTAGE MOTORING IN AND AROUND TOOWOOMBA

Nearly 120 Austin 7 cars and vans from all over Australia are coming to Toowoomba for a National Tour and Meet, held once every 5 years since the first National gathering in Canberra in 1992.

A look inside Merv Thompson’s cab
Merv Thompson behind the wheel

There are Austin 7 Car Clubs all over the World, including Australian Clubs in Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales & West Australia.
There were 291,000 Austin 7s built in Great Britain from 1922 to 1938 in a variety of styles, including sedans, convertibles, sports cars and vans, and they were exported to nearly every country in the World.

A further 100,000 Austin 7’s were produced internationally – under license in Germany, under the Dixi brand (which later became BMW), in France as Rosengart & in the USA by the American Austin Company as the Bantam (which went on to produce the first Jeeps).

The Austin 7 has a 750 cc 4 cylinder motor. Top speed is 100 km/h, but in 1936, a supercharged version reached over 200 km/h.

Click to read more about these vehicles:

Austin Seven owners Ian McDowell and Alan Cousier
Ian McDowell discusses his car

Where to look out for the Austin Sevens:
We are touring around Toowoomba, and out to Highfields, Goombungee, Jondaryan, Allora, Clifton, Nobby & Pittsworth. Come and See the cars on display at The Cobb & Co. Museum on Sunday 9th April – 11 am – 3:00 pm.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:  Saturday 8th April
Registration during the day & Welcome Dinner from 6pm.
Rally registration will be at the Darling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor Club clubrooms at Rocla Court, Glenvale on the western side of Toowoomba. After registration, entrants will go on a drive to places of interest in Toowoomba including: Ju Raku En Japanese Garden, Picnic Point Lookout, Empire Theatre, Russell Street Historic Walk, Southern Downs Steam Railway, Milne Bay Museum, Bulls Head Inn, art galleries, antique shops and a variety of gardens.
Welcome Dinner
Entrants will be able to meet old friends and make new ones at the Welcome Dinner to be held at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

Qld members Rhonda Guthrie and Valda McDowell

Day 2:  Sunday 9th April

Ladies High Tea at the historic Toowoomba Railway Station
A special Morning High Tea for the ladies only will be served at the Toowoomba Railway Station. Ladies will be dressed in a 1920s theme.

Austin 7 Swap Meet
Bring your excess A7 parts, cars and memorabilia to the Swap and Sell event being held at the event headquarters. Left it a bit late to finish restoring the Austin?
You may be able to buy the missing part/s here.

Cobb and Co Museum
After the Swap and Sell has finished mid morning, cars will go to the Cobb & Co Museum in down town Toowoomba for a car display and tour of the museum. Cobb & Co Museum admission is included for all entrants and lunch can be bought at the museum cafe. Meals start from around $7 plus there will be a prebooked buffet lunch. Several other Austin 7 cars and owners may join us here on display.

Day 3:  Monday 10th April
Highfields Pioneer Village
Drive to the Highfields Pioneer Village for morning tea and chance to look at the many exhibits.
Lunch at Goombungee
Our next stop will be to a pre-paid Lunch at the Goombungee Public Hall.
Afternoon Tours
On the return journey to Toowoomba, places to visit are a winery, an Alpaca farm, and a woodwork display. Alternatively, you may want some retail therapy at the variety of shops in Highfields.
Monday Night
Chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam

A reporter quizzing Merv Thompson

Day 4:  Tuesday 11th April –
Morning Tour to Jondaryan Woolshed
Today’s run is to the Jondaryan Woolshed for morning tea, a woolshed tour and blacksmith and shearing demonstrations..
Lunch at Adora Downs
Following morning tea, we are off to Adora Downs Homestay farming property at Mt Tyson for lunch.
Tuesday Night
Chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam, or join a Ghost Tour Experience at the Bulls Head Inn, Drayton or come along and play Trivia at Tour HQ.

Day 5:  Wednesday 12th April –
Morning tour to Allora Show Grounds
Down south today to the Allora Showgrounds for an A7 rally group photo at the showgrounds as well as morning tea.  After morning tea, we off to the main street of Allora and stroll or fly past the front of where Pamela Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins lived with her parents in 1905-7 back then building was the office and home of her father the manager of the Australian Joint Savings Bank.
Clifton & Nobby Townships
By the back roads, we travel to Clifton and on to the township of Nobby. After lunch at the Nobby Hall, we can pay a visit to the Nobby Pub and the Sister Kenny Memorial. At the Nobby Pub there is extensive memorabilia to view and enjoy.  Across the road from the pub, we will learn of the innovative and internationally renowned polio research work in the 1930s and carried out by Sister Kenny at the Sister Kenny Museum. Over the railway line we go to the School of Arts Hall for lunch.
Wednesday Night
Last chance to have a formal sit down dinner in a railway carriage at Downs Steam, or join a Ghost Tour Experience at the Bulls Head Inn, Drayton.

Alan Cousier with several Austins A7’s

Day 6:  Thursday 13th April
Pittsworth Showgrounds & Museum.
Go west young entrants to the Pittsworth Showgrounds for friendly rivalry at the A7 Funkhana involving interstate contestants.  Some entrants might like to go on a bus tour of four local attractions for $1.  Travel to Pittsworth Pioneer Historic Museum where entry is free to entrants and a pre-paid lunch for $12 will be available.
Farewell Dinner at the University of Southern Queensland.
After lunch, back to Toowoomba and time to dress for our Roaring 1920’s theme for the Farewell Dinner at the University of Southern Queensland. Tonight will be presentations for judging of vehicles in 11 categories.
Submittedby:
Merv & Margaret Thompson
Austin 7 Register of Qld Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Dementia Fundraiser in Toowoomba

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Dementia Fundraiser in Toowoomba

Australia’s biggest dementia fundraiser, Memory Walk & Jog, is coming to Toowoomba for the first time this Sunday morning 2nd April at Lindsay Street Ovals, Queens’s Park:

· Event and registrations open at 7.30 am

· The official welcome at 8.40 am

· The walks/jogs kicking off from 9 am.

From left to right: Sharon Schreiweis (sister), Lorna Miall, Carol Cann

41 year old Carol Cann from Millmerran will be participating on Sunday, after she set up her own DIY Memory Walk last September in Toowoomba. Her mum (Lorna) was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia at 61 years old (now 64) and now lives in an aged care facility, with people 20 years her senior.

Carol hopes to raise awareness about dementia affecting younger people, not just the elderly. It is not the first time she has been affected, after losing both of her grandparents to Alzheimer’s.
“I’m only 41 and still quite young to have a mother going through this †there are a lot of medical and financial decisions that I now need to take care of that I wasn’t expecting,” said Carol.

“She should be in the prime of her retirement enjoying life.”

 “Mum was diagnosed two years ago, after we got a phone call from the police that she was found behaving a bit oddly. With hindsight, I could probably tell that something was wrong, but at the time you can’t see it happening.”

“Other health issues like cancer get a lot of attention, but dementia is largely ignored and now the second biggest killer in Australia. I hope that I can help others by sharing my story.”

“People of any age can be affected and people don’t realise that you lose your loved one twice.”

“Taking part in Memory Walk & Jog is a personal challenge for me and by raising funds I hope to do something that helps the next generation.”

“You learn as you go and take it day by day. I try to take the positives in everything and hope that somewhere along the line that there will be a cure for other families.”

Part of the crowd in Queens Park for the 2017 Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog

2017 Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog

What:             Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) first Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog

When:            Sunday 2nd April 2017

7.30 am – Event and registrations open

8.40 am – Official welcome

9 am – 5km run starts

9.05 am – 5km walk starts

9.10 am †2.5km walk starts

10.05 †10.10 am †Zumba cool down

10.10 †10.30 am †Presentations

Who:              An estimated 200 walkers and runners

Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) General Manager †Community Relations, Kerry Cutting
Mike Bennet (Logan FM) who will be the Master of Ceremonies
Deputy Mayor, Cr Carol Taylor

 For more information, go to http://memorywalk-toowoomba.gofundraise.com.au/

Opal Aged Care is the major supporter of the 2017 Memory Walk & Jog in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. For more information, go to www.memorywalk.com.au.

 Memory Walk & Jog is the largest fundraiser for dementia in Australia. In 2017, Alzheimer’s Australia will hold 18 Memory Walk & Jog events around the country to raise funds to support people with dementia, their families and carers, and help promote brain health and healthy lifestyles to all Australians. All courses are wheelchair accessible and there are different distances to choose from, depending on your age and fitness level.

 Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 413,106 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach more than a million by 2056. 

National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
An interpreter service is available                    

Happy Birthday Play School Exhibition

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Lachlan and Nicholas Allpass enjoying one of the displays

Cobb + Co Museum in Toowoomba  are celebrating with Big Ted, Lttle Ted, Humpty and Jemima at the exhibition honouring 50 years of Play School, ABC’s much loved television program.

This exhibition provides adults a chance to bring their childhood memories back to life, and children have an opportunity to see these icons up close and enjoy the colourful display of familiar characters. Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years is a travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, developed in collaboration with the ABC.

The exhibition will continue  from 28 March to 30 July 2017 and is included in general Museum entry, which is free for residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area. General entry prices for visitors from outside the Toowoomba Regional Council area are: Adults $12.50, Children $6.50 and Families (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $32.

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

We love the rain!! But Stay Safe!!

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We love the rain!! But Stay Safe!!


And it seems many of our farmers may experience full dams at last. With that, there have been some serious flood warnings and to ensure everyone stays safe, we have cancelled today’s farmers’ markets (Thu 30th March) at the Empire Theatre.

We have had a pretty good run because, despite all the Thursday rain last year, we never, ever cancelled a market. Our priority is to ensure everyone is safe (and dry) and our farmers’ have all appreciated the cancellation, though many were still prepared to come if it was on.

Stay tuned, we are launching our Cobb & Co markets program for Saturday 8th April this week.

Next Thursday (April 6th) we will also welcome James Reeson from Alive and Cooking. Come and meet James and be a part of our vibrant community. We will get the opportunity to showcase our wonderful produce and our fabulous farmers’ markets nationally.

Please keep supporting our wonderful local farmers and we will see you next Thursday from 3pm – 7pm on the front lawns at the Empire Theatre 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba.
Submitted by:
Josie & the team at My Local Feast
1/625 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba

2017 Felton Food Festival Highlight

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2017 Felton Food Festival Highlight

The 2017 Felton Food Festival was held on Sunday, 26th March under favourable weather conditions. Whilst crowd numbers were well below the 2016 record number of 12,000, this year’s Festival was a very enjoyable one.

The Celebrity Face Off between Alastair McLeod and Costa Georgiadis is always a crowd pleaser.

Tropical Cyclone Debbie Comes Ashore – Weakening Rapidly

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Tropical Cyclone Debbie Comes Ashore – Weakening Rapidly
Tropical Cyclone Debbie 27th March – Himawari 8 Satellite Image

Tropical Cyclone Debbie formed in the Coral Sea on Saturday 25th March, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Debbie intensified to a severe category 3 cyclone mid morning Monday 27th March and has intensified to Category 4 on approach to the Central Queensland coast.:  http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

Headline:

Debbie is currently a category 2 cyclone centred to the southwest of Collinsville.

Areas affected:

Warning zone: Ayr to St Lawrence, including Mackay, and the Whitsunday Islands, extending inland to Charters Towers, Mount Coolon, and Moranbah.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Debbie at 10:00 pm Tuesday, 28th March AEST:

Intensity: category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 100 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 140 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 35 kilometres of 20.7 degrees South, 147.8 degrees East , 90 kilometres west southwest of Proserpine and 15 kilometres south southwest of Collinsville .
Movement: west southwest at 13 kilometres per hour .

Tropical cyclone Debbie is continuing to weaken as it moves slowly inland. It is currently a category 2 cyclone, and is expected to weaken further tonight. On Wednesday, the remnant tropical low will curve from the current southwesterly motion to a more southerly track over inland Queensland.

Although the peak winds near the centre are weakening rapidly tonight, heavy rainfall is expected to continue across the region for the next 12 to 24 hours, gradually contracting southwards with the system.

Hazards:

The DESTRUCTIVE CORE of tropical cyclone Debbie is located southwest Collinsville and is continuing to move inland. DESTRUCTIVE WINDS with gusts to 140 km/h are still possible near the cyclone centre.

GALES are occurring about the coast and islands between about Cape Upstart and St Lawrence, and extend inland to Proserpine, Collinsville, and Moranbah. These GALES are expected to extend inland further to locations such as Charters Towers and Mount Coolon tonight.

Abnormally high tides are expected between Bowen and St Lawrence. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to help their neighbours.

Areas of heavy rain with the potential to cause severe flash flooding have developed around the Central Coast and Whitsundays district. These heavy rain areas are expected to spread further inland through central and southeastern Queensland. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 150 to 250 mm are expected, with significantly higher totals possible locally. This is likely to lead to major river flooding over a broad area this week, and a Flood Watch for coastal catchments between Ayr and the NSW border, extending inland to parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, and Darling Downs and Granite Belt forecast districts.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

400 Donations Sets Toowoomba Record

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400 Donations Sets Toowoomba Record

Westbrook‘s Susanne Maurer has become the first Towoomba woman to reach a milestone of 400 blood donations when she made her latest donation on Wednesday, 22nd March, 2017. Mrs Maurer is now one of only 7 Queensland women to reach 400 donations,  having helped saved the lives of up to 1,200 Australians along the way.

Susanne (Sue) donates her O blood type at Toowoomba Blood Donor Centre fortnightly, a common blood type, yet one in high demand from hospitals.

After her donation, a special presentation was made to Mrs Maurer to honour the occasion.

If you would like to roll up your sleeves and help a fellow Queenslander, make an appointment to donate blood by calling 13 14 95, or visit donateblood.com.au for more information.

Radio Interview: Gordon Patterson of Toowoomba City FM talks with Mrs Sue Maurer and Sandee Thompson of ARCBS…..

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service Toowoomba Donor Centre is at 661 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba with free parking close by at the Bernoth Centre.

Submitted by:
Sandee Thompson
Community Relations Officer
E: SaThompson@redcrossblood.org.au

Zombies Of Toowoomba, We Want You!!!!!

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Zombies Of Toowoomba, We Want You!!!!!

Every year, Toowoomba’s underground world of zombies, slayers and their survivors are called upon to participate in the TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S ZOMBIE WALK.

Now in its fourth year, event participants become an amazing array of characters, from survivors, to military peace keepers, to slayers, to full-on flesh eating blood soaked zombies, all in the name of raising funds for children’s health at the Toowoomba Hospital.

Meet at St Saviour’s Primary School (12 Lawrence St) from 3pm for activities, food and games, with the walk to commence at 5pm. Return to St Saviour’s with the fun to continue until 8:30pm.

The Zombie Walk caters to a large audience, from young children, right through to parents who want to dust off their favourite zombiefied costumes.

10 free activities will be on offer + laser skirmish, a zombie maze and much much more.

This will be a zombie-tastic day out, with many activities on offer! So get out your diaries, mark down the 25th of March, and get ready to get your Zombie on.

Cost: $10 adults and $5 for children under 12 (under 5’s free) and $20 per family (2 adults + 2 kids).

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT BRUTAL DELUXE, PARTY HUT AND HIP POCKET WORKWEAR TOOWOOMBA.

Thanks to our Wristband Sponsor, Wristband Monkey 

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