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Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 59 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
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Hope you are enjoying the many events of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers happening all this month.
The Ergon Energy Night Garden is on every day 6 pm till 8.30 and it's free
Now let's catch up with what's on this week.
Monday 13.09.2021
Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm
Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday14.09.2021
Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 15.09.2021
Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park
A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.
The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30
Thursday16.09.2021
#Carnival of flowers garden tours
Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September
Full commentary, air-conditioned bus , a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs
Parking in Kitchener Street,
Friday 17.09.2021
Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am
Toowoomba Orchid Show at St Paul's Lutheran Church hall, James & Phillips Streets 8:30 am - 03:00 pm daily until Tuesday 21st
Festival of the Big Cow at Highfields Pioneer Village Recognising the history of the dairy industry in Australia 9:00 am - 05:00 pm Daily until Sunday 26th
There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.
Saturday 18.09.2021
The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade starts at 10 am departs from the corner of Herries & Hume Streets, continues along Herries Street, turns right into Ruthven Street, right into Margaret Street, left onto Hume Street, and finishes on Godsall Street Oval on the corner of Hume & Godsall Streets. There are road closures in place around Toowoomba CBD on Saturday 18 September
Chalk Art in the Park at the Botanic gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Sts 9.30 to 12.30
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 19.09.2021
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
For all the information on the various Carnival of Flowers events happening throughout this month check out the website tcof.com.au download the Offical Program or to get your hands on a hard copy – drop into the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre (86 James St) from 16 Sept.
Programs are also available at the Info Hubs, Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park, or Picnic Point in September too!
Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 58 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week we talk to
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Now let's catch up with what's on this week.
Monday 30.08.2021
Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm
Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday31.08.2021
Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 01.09.2021
Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park
A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.
The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30 pm
Thursday 02.09.2021
Carnival of flowers garden tours
Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September
Full commentary, air-conditioned bus, a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs
Parking in Kitchener Street,
Friday 03.09.2021
Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am
There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.
Saturday 04.09.2021
10:00 am - 04:00 pm the Oakey Urban Landcare Group will open the Cockburn Landcare Research Centre during the Carnival of Flowers.
Come and discover the Koala Habitat Project surrounding the Research Centre, and learn about other environmental projects in the Oakey District. Free Entry. Signs will direct from Beale Street, Oakey.
Queens Park 9:30 till 12:30 Chalk Art in the Park and Live music 2 till 5
National Tree Day 2021
More than 2000 new trees and 300 native shrubs and grasses will be planted out across three Toowoomba Region parks on Saturday 4 September To register your interest, call Council on 131 872 or email [email protected]
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Live music @ Laurel Bank Park Saturday and Sunday 9:30 till 12:30 and 2 till 5
Sunday 05.09.2021
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Your Local Wedding Guide Toowoomba Expo 9:00 am - 01:00 pm Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, USQ
The state heritage listed Railway precinct is a must-visit destination. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet at the north end, Toowoomba Railway Goods Shed, finish at the Railway Station after a tea or coffee with your tour guide (included in cost of the tour) Call 0432 939 350 for more details or Tickets are available via the Trybooking website
FATHER'S DAY FAMILY DAY OUT, ENJOY FAMILY FUN, FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC 11.00 am – 1.00 pm QLD State Rose Garden, Newtown Park
Make it a family day out -- enjoy all Newtown Park has to offer:
Well that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 57 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week we talk to Rebecca from Bracknell Lodge about the BUSH CHOOKS AND ROSTERS Event on Saturday 28th August
Now let's catch up with what's on this week.
All this week is book week
Monday 23.08.2021
Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm
Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday 24.08.2021
Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Story Time @ Oakey Library 11:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 25.08.2021
Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park
Thursday 26.08.2021
Oakey Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 6:00 am - 08:00 am Oakey Cultural Centre
Friday 27.08.2021
Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am
Cobb and Co Trivia Night @ Cobb n Co celebrating National Science week 6 till 8 PM tickets online
Wear It Purple Toowoomba 3:00 pm - 06:00 pm Civic Square, Toowoomba Live Music, Information Stalls, Prizes, and Giveaways
Community Bushfire Discussion for Ravensbourne and surrounding area 5:30 pm - 09:00 pm @ Perseverance Hall
Saturday 28.08.2021
Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Bush Chooks and Roosters 2 till 11:45 Pm a fun day for the whole family @ Bracknell Lodge supporting Tonys kitchen
Sunday 29.08.2021
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Have a Go Pottery Workshop @ Wild Woman Designs studio 8588 New England Highway, Hampton, 12:30 pm - 02:30 pm
Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 56 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week we hear from a local author who is launching a book to help young children with their fears of going to sleep just in time for next week which is book week
Now let's catch up with what's on this week.
Wednesday 18.08.2021
Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30am - 10:00 am Queens Park
Friday 20.08.2021
Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am
Saturday 21.08.2021
Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Blacksmithing Basics Workshop (Two Days)Cost: $410 includes expert instruction, all materials, and meals Time: 8 am - 4 pm (both days)
Sunday 22.08.2021
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Aberfeldy Farm & Barn 12 till 4 pm Free BYO event or food and coffee available from vans on site. Market stalls are set up inside the barn.
Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
For Monday 9 August 2021
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 55 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week we hear from the Catholic Care Family Relationship Centre and what they do to help the community
Now lets catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.
Monday 9.08.2021
Storytime is on again all this week at various locations around the Toowoomba Region including Crows Nest Pittsworth, Oakey, Queens Park, Highfields and Toowoomba, check council events pages for days, times and locations
Friday 13.08.2021
40 min Sci-Fi Short Film produced in Toowoomba & South-East Queensland.
Join us for the Official Premiere of 'Cadence'! at the Strand Theatre Toowoomba from 7:00pm
Sunny Vicars accomplished small-group singer performs All that Jazz is featured at Toowoomba Jazz Society Jazz Night 7:45pm - 10:45pm North Toowoomba Bowls Club,
Saturday14.08.2021
Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 15.08.2021
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6am
Tour the Royal Bull's Head Inn, 59 Brisbane Street , Drayton 10:00am - 02:00pm
Darling Downs Trike Tours offers tours to suit every budget and taste 9:30am - 01:00pm Queens Park Frogs Hollow, Crn Hume & Margaret Streets, TOOWOOMBA
Well that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus , find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 54 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week I am talking to Kate from Classic Beauty Therapy they can now proudly say that they are Toowoomba's first Sustainable Salon and the first in Queensland. Hear what all this means.
Now let's catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.
Well, we attended the Christmas in July Networking Event on Saturday hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling. What a great night of fun and Christmas celebrations in July.
Saturday 24.07.2021
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 25.07.2021
Italian Cooking Workshop with Foodie Shots Come and enjoy a Foodie Shots Cooking Workshops with one of Toowoomba's longest-serving chefs Stephen Simon as he takes you through many of the techniques and sharing inside tips and tricks to ensure you can wow your family and friends. @ Rosalie House Vineyard and Cellar Door, see foodieshots.com.au for details
TOOWOOMBA FASHION MARKET 8 till 12 its free · 520 Ruthven St, Entry is via Kwong Sang Walk
Miniature Train & Vintage Model T Bus Running Day, 10 AM – 2:30 PM Highfields Pioneer Village
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Ep 53 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week I am talking to Toowoomba’s young entrepreneur Hamish Brown better known as Hammy’s Cupcakes. A young man who has his sights set on giving people enjoyment through delicious cupcakes and baking on his success.
Now let's catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.
Want to get Christmas festive in July get your tickets for this month's business networking event, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday, July 17. Join us and a variety of small businesses in Toowoomba for some fun, and networking, hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling.
Monday 12.07.2021
Storytime at the Library is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. For kids children aged 0 to 5 years, at the Crows Nest Library, 9:15 am - 09:45 am
Another session will be delivered at Peacehaven Park, Highfields. 11:00am - 11:30am
See Council events page for details
Tuesday 13.07.2021
U3A Open Morning for new and prospective new members to come along and meet the tutors. Find out what U3A offers and how you can become a member. 9:30am - 11:30am @ Philharmonic Performance Complex, 7 Matthews Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
Also on Tuesday Eat Digital has an online Workshop about Email Marketing get in quick, it's on from 5:30 pm.
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Also this Saturday Cobb n Co museum has another one of their Learn the basics of blacksmithing and create your own set of blacksmithing tools Cost: $410 includes expert instruction, all materials, and meals, See Council events page or Cobb n Co website for more details
The Renal Race Day will feature live racing, yabby races and plenty of raffles and auctions to be won.
The race day will be held in the Clive Berghofer Grande Atrium with funds raised benefiting the Toowoomba Hospital Renal Unit and Emerge Cafe.
Sunday 18.07.2021
Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon using traditional techniques and your own hands by attending this small group one day workshop from 8:30 am till 3:30 pm see council events page for details
The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Queens Park Markets also this Sunday at Frogs Hollow 8 am till 1 pm
Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
For Monday 05 July 2021
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 52 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
This week we speak to Terri and Dale, organisers of the Christmas in July event, and hear why we as small businesses should attend and why the charity Dolly's Dream is being supported this year. We apologise up front, Dale's audio is a little scratchy, due to technical difficulties, but we all soldiered on and we have cleaned it up as best we could.
Now lets catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.
Want to get Christmas festive in July get your tickets for this months business networking event, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday, July 17. Join us and a variety of small businesses in Toowoomba for some fun, and networking, hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling.
Monday 05.07.2021
Monday 05 July To Friday 09 July, Mashed Theatre is hosting Acting Workshops for young people aged 10-18 years
At Canvas Coworking, Branson Room (access via Mann Street) see councils events page for all the details of times and sessions
Prepare for a battle of the bots these school holidays! until Friday 9 July (weekdays only) Live shows at 10 am, 11.30 am and 1 pm Cost: $10 per child @ Cobb + Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba,
See council events page for details
Tuesday 06.07.2021
From: Tuesday 06 July 2021 To: Sunday 22 August 2021 Exhibition | Weaving Connections by Felicity Chapman (Deadly Weavers) Location: Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
Wednesday 07.07.2021
Artisan Boutique Market from 9 AM till 1pm at Colours Of San Cris New England Hwy Carbarlah
Toowoomba Sightseeing Bus Tours
Discover Toowoomba's rich history, in this 2 hr trip and gain new understanding of what makes up the 2nd biggest inland city in Australia.
Departs Vistor Infomation centre in James Street at 10am. Book on line at www. Toowoombasightseeing.com.au
Friday 09.07.2021
Wedding Industry & Business Leaders Breakfast from 6:30 am at the Oaks see Facebook or the link for more details
The Brewhouse Opening Weekend July 9 12 pm till 11 July 6pm
Congrats Adrian and Four Brothers Brewing on your new digs, cant wait to see it happening!
Saturday 10.07.2021
Toowoomba Antique and Collectors Fair This Saturday 10 July 2021 and Sunday 11 July 2021 At the Toowoomba Showgrounds (Founders Pavillion),
Opening times:
Sat: 10th July 9am to 4pm Sun: 11th July 9 am to 2 pm
Entry charges - Adult: $8
Entry charges - Child: Free Under 14 years
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 11.07.2021
SUNDAY, JULY 11, from 12pm Sunday Sesh and Markets
At the Aberfeldy Farm & Barn, see Facebook events or our link for more details
the Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
The Makers Market Time: 8:00 am - 01:00 pm Sunday 11 July 2021 Location: The Mills Precinct, 251-291 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
The makers market is a local indoor all-weather market, showing the region's best makers. With face painting for the kids, there is something for the whole family.
Well that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus , find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] please tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free.
See you around Toowoomba
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 51 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.
Now let's catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.
A suite of promotional videos aimed at enticing residents and visitors to venture into the CBD precinct for work and pleasure has just been launched, Toowoomba Regional Council, The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce (including the Revitalisation Advisory Committee and Southern Queensland Country Tourism. The venture funded by the council will encourage all of us to get out and about within our own city. “Southern Queensland Country Tourism will promote these videos through all its social and digital networks.”
The videos are available via the Council’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/toowoombaregion , and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and Southern Queensland Country Tourism’s networks.
Remember to get Christmas in July festive and get your tickets for next month's business networking event, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday, July 17. Join us and a variety of small businesses in Toowoomba for some fun, and networking, hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling.
Monday 28.06.2021
from Monday to Sunday this week there a number of Art exhibitions by various artists, including, Jenny Hartley, Bruce Griffiths, Marion Bolton, and the Lindsay Collection see councils events page for details
Cobb + Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba 10:00 am - 02:00 pm Monday 28 June 2021 Celebrate STEM and the new Code Breakers exhibition these school holidays.
Presented by Queensland Museum Network for World Science Festival Queensland. Book online: At the Cobb n Co website https://cobb.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2021/06/Robo+Games
Wednesday 30.06.2021
Toowoomba Sightseeing Bus Tours
Discover Toowoomba's rich history, see magnificent homesteads, learn our aboriginal heritage, appreciate the hidden gems even if you have lived here all your life, you will come away from the 2 hr trip with a new understanding of what makes up the 2nd biggest inland city in Australia.
Departs Visitor Infomation centre in James Street at 10 am. Book online at www. Toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call 0447 070 635
Canvas Coworking has a Robotics evening from 5:30 pm
Thursday 01.07.2021
9:00 am - 01:00 pm Thursday 01 July 2021 School Holiday Blacksmithing Location: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Queensland Australia Create a custom project in this three-hour workshop designed for teens aged 13 to 17 years. Terry Dranen has been teaching blacksmithing courses at Cobb+Co Museum for over 15 years. Spectators are welcome at all workshops. Please see the website or council event pages for details.
You should all know this one is on...Toowoomba Australian Psychic Expo 19 Days from the 1st of July. 9 till 7 pm at Rumours International
Saturday 03.07.2021
The Ten Tenors 25th year Anniversary tour is on at the Empire Theatre from 7 pm Tickets at the Empire website.
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 04.07.2021
The Handmade Expo Grand re-opening Harristown High School 9 till 1 pm
Indigenous Artesian Market on Vincent Hospital 9 am till 2 pm
Kids Line Dancing at the Blue Mountain Hotel 2 till 4 pm
the Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am
Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm Sunday 04 July 2021
Explore Royal Bull's Head Inn, 59 Brisbane Street, Drayton a nineteenth-century inn built by an ex-convict! Open Day this Sunday
A must-visit in Toowoomba! The Royal Bull’s Head Inn was acquired by the National Trust of Queensland over forty years ago.
Visiting the Royal Bull’s Head Inn is like entering a doorway into the early days of settlement on the Darling Downs. Small entry fees apply to the general public. Entry is complimentary for National Trust members.
Well that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus , find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us [email protected] please tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba
EP 50 | What's On Around Town
Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Eposide50 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
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No interview this week just a catch-up, on some news around town and what's on this week.
But Before we go any further, we are thrilled that our production company SJA Media has been nominated for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards this year, and we would like to thank those who nominated us.
Some news around town
Pioneer Park in Goombungee is the latest Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) park set for an extensive upgrade.
As part of proposed park masterplan improvement works there are proposals for the inclusion of significant landscaping incorporating a wide selection of trees, shrubs, and other landscape improvements which will enhance the overall look and feel of the park.
“In addition to this, the report includes recommendations on the provision of new play equipment for children as well as the inclusion of outdoor gym equipment which feeds into Council’s vision of creating an active and healthy Region.
Toowoomba Regional Council has extended, after-hours operating times for the Toowoomba City Library Community Meeting Rooms.
The opening hours, were based on the most popular times nominated by survey respondents, included:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10am-3pm
The relocation of the bus stop on the eastern side of Victoria Street in Toowoomba, outside of the Grand Central Shopping Centre, is now complete.
On and off-street parking fees and charges across Toowoomba will increase from Monday, 5 July 2021.
All parking fees will increase by 10 cents per hour to a maximum additional charge of 50 cents per day in both on and off-street parking locations, except for Central Carpark which will remain at $1 per hour.
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is introducing a change in traffic conditions at the intersection of West and O’Quinn Street in Toowoomba.
“Due to the high volumes of traffic during peak hours we’ll be installing a no right turn right, from 7-9am and 3-6pm, Monday to Friday, from West Street to O’Quinn Street,” she said.
Remember to get Christmas in July festive and get your tickets for next months business networking event, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday July 17. Join us and a variety of small businesses in Toowoomba for some fun, and networking, hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling.
Tickets available here
Monday 21.06.2021
from Monday to Sunday this week there a number of Art exhibitions by various artists on, including, Jenny Hartley, Bruce Griffiths, Marion Bolton and the Lindsay Collection see councils events page for details
Tuesday22.06.2021
QMusic Connect program
As part of Live and Local, Hear from music distributors, managers, and label reps on how a release comes together, from strategy to release timelines. This workshop will show participants what a successful release plan looks like and the key milestones to hit when putting a release plan into motion.
Participants will:
Take home a pre-release checklist. Learn how to plan your release from start to finish, and how goal-setting can help track success. Gain a greater understanding of how you can piece together your next 12 months as an artist.
5.30pm arrival, workshop from 6pm to 9pm Place: The Irish Club Hotel, 80 Russell Street, Toowoomba Check out the links in show notes https://www.qmusic.com.au/events/qmusic-connect-toowoomba-week-four or see the council events page
Wednesday 23.06.2021
Charlottes Web at the Empire Theatre tickets are available at the Empire theatre
Toowoomba Region Libraries First 5 Forever team will visit Queens Park (Lindsay St, near Arthur St) three days per week. During each of these visits, library staff host interactive First 5 Forever children’s Storytime sessions for children and their parents or carers to enjoy. Children’s Storytime sessions aim to support early literacy development and parents in their role as a child’s first and most important teacher. Each session presents a fun, educational and interactive way of learning rhymes and songs that you and your child can take home to enjoy together with an aim to make talking, reading, singing and playing part of daily routine – any time, any place. No booking required. All participants will be required to sign in via QR code on arrival and follow Covid Safe Guidelines.
Thursday 24.06.2021
Friday 25.06.2021
Toowoomba Jazz Society Jazz night is on this Friday the 25th of June, featuring local and visiting artists. Starts 7.45pm finishes 10.45pm. Bar facilities available. Great dance floor. Members $15.00 Non Members $20.00.
See Council events page or toowoombajazz.com for booking details. Payment on arrival. Cash preferred.
Saturday 26.06.2021
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
The Southern Downs Steam Railway, is riding the Toowoomba Railways again this weekend with 2 trips Saturday and again Sunday from Toowoomba to Wreemya and return, 9 till 11am and then 1 till 3pm both days. Tickets available on their website, downsexplorer.org.au.
Saturday is full of Paranormal activities, do a Haunted Tombstone Tour at the Drayton Cemetery from 8pm , or visit the Highfields Pioneer Village, for paranormal investigations from 07:30pm. Both events have details on facebook ,or see our links.
The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum
Sunday 27.06.2021
the Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6am
The Makers Markets are on again at the Mills Precinct, 9 am till 1 pm
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