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2016 Walk of Hope For Breast Cancer

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2016 Walk of Hope For Breast Cancer

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The 18th annual Pink Ribbon Day “Walk of Hope” will honour and remember women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and those who have lost their lives, on Monday 24th October.

The awareness-raising event will start at Frogs Hollow,  Queens Park, Toowoomba at 7.30am and finish at the Village Green, Ruthven Street. All members of the community are invited to attend.

The event is held each year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

What: Pink Ribbon Day Walk of Hope
When: Monday 24 October 2016 from 7.30am at Queens Park
Where: The walk starts at Queens Park’s Frogs Hollow. Participants will arrive at the Village Green at approximately 8am.

Submitted by:
Anthea Holborn
Senior Media Officer
Media, Communication and Engagement
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

 

 

 

Crow’s Nest Day 2016 – A Great Family Fun Day

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Crow’s Nest (famous for it’s worm races) is in country Queensland, just a short 2 hour drive from the Gold Coast, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast and 30 minutes north of Toowoomba.
crows-nest-day-flyerRides from 11.30am until 6pm and these include Rock Wall, Bumper Soccer Balls,Bungee Fun Run, Super Sizzler, Giant Inflatable Dragster Slide, Cup and Saucer, Frog Hopper, The Land Train, Morphy Caterpillar and Mini Jeeps. $12 wrist band for ALL DAY RIDES. Wristbands available NOW from The Nest Cafe

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There will be a WHIP CRACKING competition, Scarecrow competition and Hay Stacking as well as WORM RACES.

Poetry The Main Course At Highfields Pioneer Village Breakfast

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Poetry The Main Course At Highfields Pioneer Village Breakfast

“Bush verse” is becoming more and more popular – it is great fun, full of laughs and a modern take on the old art form pioneered by ‘Banjo’, Lawson and Mackellar. Highfields Pioneer Village Volunteers are looking forward to serving ‘Poetry’ with Breakfast on Sunday, 23rd of October for their annual Bush Poet’s Breakfast featuring entertainment by renowned Poet Noel Stallard from 7:30 to 9:30am.

Bring your ‘writing gear’ too, because Noel Stallard will also run a free poetry writing workshop at 10:30am and poets from amateurs to professionals will be able to perform their own poetry to the crowd! The Budding Poet Competition has prizes to the value of $50! The Poets Breakfast will raise money for the local Guides and Scouts and the Highfields Pioneer Village.
poets-breakfast-highfields-pioneer-villageTickets are available at: Rhonda’s Refits, Toowoomba, Highfields Pioneer Village, and online at: https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=229873 Get in early as there are only 250 tickets available to see award winning Poet Noel Stallard- just $15 each for a full cooked breakfast, entertainment and entry to the Pioneer Village. Children are half price.

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

National Bird Week and Aussie Backyard Bird Count

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National Bird Week and Aussie Backyard Bird Count

We need your help to make every bird count.

From 17-23 October 2016, during National Bird Week, thousands of Australians will be found in backyards of all shapes and sizes counting their local birds and discovering how they are coping in the spaces we share.

During National Bird Week 2016 there are a range of local and national activities: • The Aussie Backyard Bird Count †anytime, anywhere • Schoolyard Twitches and local council activities • Bird walks in cities and towns and Breakfast with the Birds events • Displays and information at local tourist centres, libraries and community centres.

More than 800 species of birds have been recorded in Australia (and counting). This includes 151 seldom-seen visitors, and 27 which have become extinct since European settlement.

To help Australians count 1.5 million birds in seven days, BirdLife Australia has updated its #AussieBirdCount app. It’s easy to use and only takes 20 minutes. You’ll be able to step your way through the bird identification process. The app also allows users to search for bird sightings in their area, and view state and national statistics.

Download the app at aussiebirdcount.org.au  The app can be used on both iPhone and android.

Diamond Anniversary For College

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Diamond Anniversary For College

St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba was established in 1956 and celebrated its 60th Year
on Saturday 15th October 2016.

The structure of the day was a Mass at 10am followed by a relaxed family fun day including barbecue and entertainment……

From the Acting Principal Mr Peter Keightley….
On Saturday 15th October the community of St Joseph’s College gathered to celebrate its 60th birthday. The day was a resounding success allowing staff, students and parents, past and present, to reminisce and enjoy each other’ company. Visitors included four of the College’s past Principals, several ‘first day’ students from 1956 and some first female students from when the college became co-educational in 1984. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment whilst sharing in the barbecue lunch and the past students showed that they still had it when they narrowly beat the current netball team. It was wonderful day with a great sense of community.

Teachers Madel;eine Minns and Gerard Saide with Courtney Dukes andAbbey-Rose Condon
Teachers Madeleine Minns (performance) and Gerard Saide (Humanities) with Courtney Dukes and Abbey-Rose Condon

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Submitted by:
Madeleine Minns
Head of Performance
St Joseph’s College
Toowoomba
Phone: 4631 8500

Celebrate Flavour And Fire At Murphy’s Creek

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Celebrate Flavour And Fire At Murphy’s Creek

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FREE to attend
Jessie Lane, Murphy’s Creek, Qld. 4532
10-5pm. Sunday 16.10.16
An easy day trip from Brissy and  a must for Highfields/Toowoomba locals.
Charity event.
Bar opens 11am serving loaded slushies & ice cold beer
Chilli Chocolate Challenge at 2pm, DEATH WARRANTi NEEDS TO BE SIGNED. $20 to enter
Raffles all day and free entertainment
Lots of chilli vendors & plated food and non spicy options.
Come along, shop, stroll and be seduced by the chilli!
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National Spotlight Shines On SES Volunteers

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National Spotlight Shines On SES Volunteers
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Saturday, October 15 marks the start of national State Emergency Service (SES) Week, and there’s at least half a million reasons to say thank you to our valuable volunteers.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Katarina Carroll said there were more than 6,000 active SES volunteers across Queensland who dedicated thousands of hours to their communities. “Last financial year alone, SES volunteers from around the state contributed over 500,000 hours of their time to help Queenslanders,” Ms Carroll said.
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“Our dedicated SES volunteers provide much-appreciated assistance to communities across the state every time they are called upon. They help communities during and after severe weather events, they search for the missing, rescue the stranded, and also support other agencies with road crash rescues and traffic management.”

“This week we wholeheartedly thank our volunteers for their selfless contribution to communities, and we’re urging everyone in Queensland to do the same.”

QFES Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Services Volunteers Mike Wassing said SES volunteers would be recognised officially during award ceremonies across the state.  “As a symbol of appreciation, outstanding SES volunteers will be presented with an award during one state ceremony, and several regional ceremonies,” Mr Wassing said. “The volunteers recognised during these ceremonies have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and service to their communities and deserve our congratulations.
“Every single one of our volunteers plays an integral role in our state, and we are grateful to have such amazing individuals bolstering the SES.”
For more information on what an SES volunteer’s role entails, or to become a member visit www.ses.qld.gov.au. 

 

Emergency Services Day – Toowoomba

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Emergency Services Day – Toowoomba

Sunday 16th October, an event is being held in East Creek Park, Kitchener Street, from 10am-2pm for Toowoomba Emergency Services Day. This is an opportunity for you to meet the people who go above and beyond to ensure your safety in the event of an emergency. There’ll be a BBQ and information on preparing you and your family for disasters and emergency situations
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Thank you to all those who attended. Toowoomba Emergency Services Day has been such a success that it’s being considered as an annual event.

This currawong was a curious onlooker
This currawong was a curious onlooker
Vince Little from the Highfields Pioneer Village Ambulance Museum with Shelley Cameron
Vince Little from the Highfields Pioneer Village Ambulance Museum with Shelley Cameron
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Emergency Services cadets at their tent

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Gowrie Little Plain volunteer firefighter Bruce Finlayson describing bushfire characteristics
Gowrie Little Plain volunteer firefighter Bruce Finlayson describing bushfire characteristics
Bushfire fireground simulation
Bushfire fireground simulation
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Anzac Avenue Station firefighters Michael Rule (left) and Greg Lukes with the kitchen fire simulation showing what happens when you put water on a fat fire

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