Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 59 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. 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 

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Carnival Month | 13 Sept 2021

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 SJA Media Services is available to anyone wanting help with their digital media. Whether it's a new website or maintenance of their current site. We also do Podcast production and hosting and audio file creation. Let us create your digital handshake Contact us for a free no-obligation quote email us info@sjamedia.com.au or call us 0427 155 399 during business hours. 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 info@tr.qld.gov.au 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 

Carnival Time | 30 Aug 21

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 info@sjamedia.com.au 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

Bush Chooks & Roosters | Bracknell Lodge

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 info@sjamedia.com.au 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

Local Author Tegan Marschke |16 Aug 21

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 info@sjamedia.com.au 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

Catholic Care Toowoomba | 9 Aug 21

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 info@sjamedia.com.au 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

Classic Kate | 19 July 21

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 supp

Hammylicious | 12 July 21

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 

Christmas In July | 5 July21

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

What's On Around Town | 28 June 21

EP 50 | What's On Around Town   Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Eposide50 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. 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, Toowoo

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Happy 1st Birthday to the Handmade Collective Well in EP 49, we are out at Grand Central Shopping Centre and catch up with Sammy from The Handmade Collective. What a ride these gals have been on, so stay tuned to hear about the adventured and what they have going on this Thursday Friday and Saturday to celebrate turning one!. I hear there are give-aways and of course cake!

Happy 1st Birthday | The Handmade Collective

Catholic Care are our guests today,  they do a power of work within  our community.  The team is amazing.

31 May 21 | Catholic Care

Well hello Toowoomba, back supporting local business, we have a start-up this week! Shane talks to Jeff Schultheiss, from Darling Fresh Smokehaus, about his brand new business, his business background and why he decided this was a good idea.

24 May 2021 | Darling Fresh Smokehaus

Well Hello Toowoomba, and welcome to another season of the Talkin' Toowoomba Podcast.This week we kick off our 2021 season with a local tourist attraction, that was heavily hit by Covid19 and have slowly this year been making their way back from shutdown. So like all our local travel and hospitality places they need our support, so come out and ride the grand old Downs Express this weekend from Toowoomba to Wyreema and return, and get a taste of a bygone era.

1 March 2021 | Southern Downs Steam Railway

Well hello Toowoomba and welcome to our last Episode for 2020, time to kick this year to the kerb, and look forward to a fantastic 2021.Can you believe starting two weeks before Covid hit, we have still managed 45 Episodes of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast? We are super proud and have also managed to pick up a sponsor along the way. Huge Shout out to Kristy and Chloe' from Recognition Plus. Their drive to help businesses get noticed aligns perfectly with our ethos. So go see the girls and, put your NAME, .. where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen. We would also like to thank both the Toowoomba Regional Council and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, for believing in our vision for a community-driven weekly podcast about what goes on in this great city, even whilst we had nothing going on.We thought a short and sweet episode this week might be the go, as everyone is busy finalising Christmas plans.In News of the Week, we would like to just let everyone know about the Youth Grant program, which has just been rolled out by Council for 12-25-year-olds, grants up to $1000 are available. Applications close 13 January 2021, see the council website for details.And the council school holiday program continues through the rest of Dec and Jan so check out the options to keep the kids happy.Now some of you may know by now we were involved in a quick chat with each of the winners from the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards, straight after they left the stage. Here are a couple of examples from passionate Toowoomba business owners.So the delightful short videos of each chat are now available on the Talkin' Toowoomba Facebook page. So if you have a soft spot for a winning business, check out their video chat with me on our Facebook page, and share the love.To the more than 100 people we have interviewed as absolutely fantastic guests through-out the year, thank-you you make this possible, it has been great fun meeting some great people.But most importantly, To You, thanks for listening, your loyal support, keeps us inspired to make it bigger and better, so please subscribe and tell your friends about us. We will be back in February 2021 with more things to Do and See in and around ToowoombaMay you have a safe and happy Christmas period and a great New Years' celebration, and we look forward to entertaining, informing, and educating you again in 2021Until next year, I'm Shane see ya around Toowoomba

21 December 2020 | Merry Christmas Toowoomba

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