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Council Connections: Week 4, June 2010
Toowoomba Regional Council Connections The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton Darren talks about Bushcapades and Art Gallery workshops for the school holidays. We have some information on the Highfields water supply, the Heritage Advisory Service and the Dial Before You Dig program as well as a couple of reminders for animal registrations and business licences. Continue reading
Council Connections: Week 3, June 2010
Toowoomba Regional Council Connections The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton This week’s program is on Children’s holiday programs (Bushcapades and Art Gallery), there are also reminders about business licences, dog and cat licences and the sustainable house closing. We tell people of rates notices coming out, roadworks and we ask again for volunteers for the Multicultural Festival. Continue reading
Wilsonton Lions Club puts best paw forward……
Wilsonton Lions Club has continued to show their support to the Toowoomba Hospice by supporting the ‘Adopt A Room’ Campaign for $3,500.00 to help with the care of people who are suffering from a terminal illness. Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr. Graham Barron OAM said “The Wilsonton Lions Club has again shown their support by giving us money that can be used to help our clients have a more comfortable stay while we are caring for them in the Hospice. We are very fortunate to have strong community support, and Wilsonton Lions Club is no exception.” President of the Wilsonton Lions Mrs. Elaine Kieseker said “ The Wilsonton Lions Club is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things – supporting people with a disability, community greening, and fundraising for worthwhile causes.” “Those who Adopt a Room will be adding to the dignity and calmness that surrounds a client during their last stages of life”, said Mr. Barron “Our Adopt A Room Campaign is used to maintain a fresh and comfortable environment when required; fresh paint, touch ups, purchase furnishings/furniture for the room as well as general maintenance” Toowoomba Hospice is a not-for-profit, community facility, caring for people with a terminal illness and their families at no cost. The Hospice is located in O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba and needs to raise valuable funds to keep the service running. Wilsonton Lions Club President Lion Elaine Kieseker and Secretary Lion Carmel Goldsworthy were on hand to see the room their club has ‘Adopted’ get a fresh coat of paint “We are very proud to be able to serve our community” said Lion Carmel L to R: Lion Elaine Kieseker, Lion Carmel Goldsworthy watched as painters Cherie Prattey and Jaimie Holland from Francisco Painting are given a helping hand by Chairman Graham Barron to paint one of the Hospice’s Client Rooms. Continue reading
Woolshed Welcomes Spyglass Drive to Brunch
Each month the Jondaryan Woolshed presents the best of local musical talent at its Big Country Sunday Brunch and guests at this weekend’s event will be delighted with the Brunch debut of the Spyglass Drive trio. Spyglass Drive is an energetic ensemble playing upbeat interpretations of jazz, country and rock. Featuring Graham Muller on piano, Camillo Lanzafame on electric bass and Gary Poole on drums and vocals, Spyglass Drive performs regularly at venues around Toowoomba including the Toowoomba Jazz Club, the Toowoomba City Golf Club and the Picnic Point Function Centre. Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Peter Taylor says “The Jondaryan Woolshed has developed a well-deserved reputation for supporting and promoting local talent at its monthly brunch. The Darling Downs has a huge pool of creative talent and the Woolshed provides a stage for some of our best musicians. Spyglass Drive will add to the diverse range of entertainers who keep feet tapping while visitors enjoy their hearty, country-style breakfast at one of Australia’s premier historic venues.” As always, the Big Country Sunday Brunch provides outstanding value for money with a homestyle cooked breakfast, entertainment and access to the Jondaryan Woolshed’s attractions – including guided tours and sheep shearing demonstrations – for only $25 for adults and $12 for children. Brunch visitors also enjoy the Jondaryan Woolshed’s regular monthly entertainment including a demonstration by the Darling Downs Light Horse Troop. Bookings are essential. Call (07) 4692 2229 or visit www.jondaryanwoolshed.com Submitted by: John Osborne Chief Executive Officer, Jondaryan Woolshed Ph: 0419 650 459 or (07) 4692 2229 www.jondaryanwoolshed.com Continue reading
Warwick Emergency Services Remember Day
The theme is ‘Remember Day’ which will highlight that members of the Warwick Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance and SES) remember those who have been killed or injured in traffic crashes and encourage members of the community to: firstly remember those persons and secondly remember to drive safely themselves. The morning will consist of the following * Street parade of emergency service vehicles (Police, Fire, Ambo and SES) on Tuesday 22/6/10 commencing 0900hrs going down Palmerin from Percy Street to Leslie Park, Warwick * A short service and speeches in Leslie Park conducted by Police Chaplain. Music by Warwick State High School Band. * Emergency service vehicles and personnel available to public. The event should take no more than 1 hour. As part of the Service a black wrist band with the word ‘Remember’ on it will be distributed to signify this commitment to remember those killed and injured as well as remembering to drive safely yourself. It is hoped that the community generally and schools will support this initiative. Warwick Emergency Services Remember Day has been arranged in partnership with the Warwick Emergency Services, Warwick Daily News and Southern Downs Regional Council Greg Morrow District Officer Queensland Police Warwick District Office, 86 Fitzroy Street, Warwick Ph 4660 4450 Continue reading
