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Let’s talk about health and wellbeing THIS edition profiles local people who have embraced exercise as an essential element of their wellbeing. On the subject of wellbeing, I have to say that I am rather tired of hearing about the latest “superfood” found in some remote village connected to an unknown Amazonian jungle. “Superfood” being the word used to describe a food that has miraculous qualities that in this order will – heal us, make us incredibly happy

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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs office in the Darling Downs region is located at 99 Russell Street Toowoomba and is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Our office can provide information on the complete range of DVA benefits, pensions and allowances and if necessary, personalised assistance with one on one interviews. We also provide a regular on base advisory service to the nearby Oakey and Cabarlah Defence bases.You are very welcome to visit our office but for more complex matters requiring an interview such as pension claims, aged care assets assessments and financial updates, please phone ahead to make an appointment, this will avoid delays with your enquiries. 07 4638 1555.

with our newfound food and finally give us a hope for an amazingly long life.

I often hear people say that it’s all bad news in the media, well sometimes I think it’s all too good to be true.

However, in our practical and positive Seniors New-

lours, she said, the are great sources of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants which defend the body against cell damage.

In Queensland that’s not hard to achieve.

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It’s time to trial a new subsidised taxi route

COUNCIL has approved a seven-month trial of a subsidised cab service that will cost eligible people at just $2 a trip.

The service is scheduled to start in December.

The scheme will provide a pre-booked, door-to-door service from an eligible person’s home to a Toowoomba shopping centre or to a designated bus stop in regional areas.

Single trips will cost $2 per person and are available once a week.

Eligible passengers will be picked up from a designated home address in a shared service.

Cr Carol Taylor said each service area of the Council Cab catchment was assigned a designated day each week with set drop-off locations and operation times.

Our friendly and experienced staff will be happy to assist you.

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spaper we can offer some down–to-earth advice.

This month Toowoomba Seniors writer Jenny Graham spoke with Queensland Centre of Digestive Medicine dietician Emma Kuhn. Emma who shared this dietary advice: Emma recommends: two serves of fruit each day especially mangoes, nectarines, plums, cherries and blueberries as her top five summer fruits and cherries with their rich, dark co-

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COMING SOON: A trial cab service.

“TransLink and Bus Queensland are supportive of the plan and welcome the service feeding in to the urban public transport network by co-ordinating with existing bus services,” Cr Taylor said.

“This service complements existing public bus services and is designed specifically

to avoid duplicating these routes.”

Eligibility criteria includes: ■ People with a disability (with a Disability Support Pension Concession Card).

■ People aged 60 and over (with a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card, Commonwealth Health Care Card, Com-

York City, the Samuel’s Electric Carriage and Wagon Company began running 12 electric hansom cabs.

The company ran until 1898 with up to 62 cabs operating until it was reformed by its financiers to form the Electric Vehicle Company.

The modern taximeter was invented by German inventor Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn in 1891, and the Daimler Victoria – the world’s first meter-equipped (and ga-

soline-powered) taxicab – was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1897 and began operating in Stuttgart in 1897.

Gasoline-powered taxicabs began operating in Paris in 1899, in London in 1903, and in New York in 1907. The New York taxicabs were imported from France by Harry N. Allen who decided to paint his taxicabs yellow to maximise his vehicles’ visibility Taxicabs proliferated around the world in the early 20th century. The first major innovation after the invention of the taximeter occurred in the late 1940s, when two-way radios first appeared in taxicabs. Radios enabled taxicabs and dispatch offices to communicate and serve customers more efficiently than previous methods, such as using

What did we hail pre-taxi?

BEFORE the invention of the car, the practice of vehicles for public hire was in place. In 1640 in Paris, Nicolas Sauvage offered horse-drawn carriages and drivers for hire.

In 1635, the Hackney Carriage Act was the first legislation passed that controlled horse-drawn carriages for hire in England.

Electric battery-powered taxis became available at the end of the 19th century.

In London, Walter C. Bersey designed a fleet of such cabs and introduced them to the streets in 1897.

They were soon nicknamed Hummingbirds, due to the idiosyncratic humming noise they made.

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monwealth Seniors Health Card or a Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White or Orange Card).

■ Carers and/or minors under the care of eligible people (with either a Carers Card or Companion card).

Note: People who have a Seniors Card only will not be eligible to use the service.

“Council has worked with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to help eligible people who have difficulties accessing or affording services maintain a level of independence and mobility,” Cr Taylor said.

The service will be reviewed in February and April next year, with an option to extend the trial to June 2017.

A full list of service areas and designated stops will be released soon.

call boxes.

The name taxicab was taken from the word taximeter. The taximeter is the instrument which measures the distance or time a vehicle travels, and allows an accurate fare to be determined.

First taxi accident

ON September 13, 1899, the first American died in a car accident. That car was a taxi. There were about 100 taxis operating on New York’s streets that year.

Sixty-eight-year-old Henry Bliss was helping a friend from a street car when a taxi driver lost control and fatally hit Bliss.

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Updates from the Toowoomba Region

FREE City Library Shuttle Bus

The Free City Library Shuttle Bus service has been extended until February 2016. In addition, two further stops were introduced along the loop making a total of 8 stops in the CBD. The service is now available to the wider general public to use.

Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays) 9.30am-2.30pm.

The service cannot be booked and will run on a 30 to 45min loop.

Designated stop locations are: 1. Gallery Lane next to Council’s Customer Service Centre at 4 Little Street 2. Margaret Street Taxi Rank located next to the Suncorp building and old Gardentown Shopping Centre site 3. Grand Central Shopping Centre rooftop carpark – near the Coles travelator 4. The Bus Interchange Facility located on Neil Street, Platform 4, Stop 4a 5. Toowoomba Post Office – the taxi rank outside Fitzy’s Hotel 6. Empire Theatre – taxi rank just north of the Neil Street crossing 7. Toowoomba City Library corner of Ruthven and Joseph Streets – taxi space on Ruthven Street 8. Milne Bay Aquatic Centre located on the corner of Herries and Victoria Streets.

TEAM LEADER: Frank Ondrus, a Clean Up Australia Day co-ordinator.

FAST FACTS

Over the years, HOPE has actively taken part in a range of recognised international, national, state and local/regional environmental events including: Clean Up Australia Day (March) World Environment Day (June) Water Week (October) Keep Australia Beautiful Week (August) Biodiversity Month and Threatened Species Day (September) National Recycling Week (November) Other significant events are promoted in our e:news bulletin and via media releases.

For further information about international and national environmental events, go to the Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWP&C) website at http://www.environment.gov.au/about/media/events/ index.html

have,” Mr Ondrus said.

Donations can be made online at www.hopeaustralia.org.au/annual-pledge

To see events in the Toowoomba Region or to post one of your own visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

Rich Traditions Festivals – Celebrating rural Communities

Toowoomba Regional Council invites everyone to attend the Rich Traditions Festivals being held across the region during October – December from 2.30pm – 9.30pm. There will be government and support agencies, interactive display and demonstrations, guest speakers, workshops, country markets, laser skirmish, face painting, jumping castle, food & drink stalls, BBQ, country music and bush dance.

6 November – Cecil Plains Hall 13 November – Quinalow Hall 20 November – Boodua Hall 27 November – Felton Hall 4 December – Jondaryan Hall

GraffitiSTOP GraffitiSTOP is a Queensland Government initiative allowing you to report graffiti in your area. Call 1300 GRAFFITI (1300 472 334) to report graffiti and for removal and prevention tips, SMS what you know to 1300 GRAFFITI (1300 472 334) or take images of graffiti using your camera, smart phone or tablet and upload via www.graffitistop.com.au

For bookings for all events call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au

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NATIONAL environment group Householders’ Option to Protect the Environment (HOPE) Inc, which was established in 1988 and has its headquarters in Toowoomba, is appealing for financial support to help continue its sustainability programs for the coming year.

HOPE president Frank Ondrus said there were some exciting projects on the horizon including plans for a series of seven energy efficiency workshops, some community forums and sustainability sessions.

“The projects will cost some $20,000 to organise and facilitate – funds which HOPE currently does not

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Great memories debs, balls, halls MEMORIES flooded in for members of Garden City National Seniors when Ann Alcock and Nicki Laws spoke about their recent book Frocks, Deb Balls and Country Halls, at the October meeting.

Research by the two authors took them to many parts of the North Eastern Downs photographing halls and reminiscing with past and present committee members.

Numerous halls were simple corrugated iron structures but they were central to the social life of the Darling Downs for many years, and to some extent still are.

The timber dance floors were remembered for the perfection of their con-

struction and upkeep that with the aid of “Pops” facilitated the smooth gliding of the dancers. Several ladies at the meeting had made their debut in a small country hall and a few of the men had partnered a deb.

The weekly dance was part of life for many and the place where some met their life partner. At least one of our couples still attends regular country dances and catch up with old friends.

Members recalled growing up in the area and listening to the music of Ronny and the Ramblers and others, great suppers and coffee made from fresh milk and coffee essence brewed in a kerosene tin over an open fire.

Garden City National Seniors will meet on Monday, November 16 at the Drayton Bowls Club, cnr Ball and Gipps St at 9.30am.

It commences with morning tea and cost is $7.

The morning will follow the developing tradition of having some of the members as guest speakers.

This is proving to be popular and revealing.

There will also be a short game to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Bookings to be made to attend the Christmas party on Thursday, December 3 at Drayton Bowls Club.

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Story of a real basketball legend extensive involvement with coaching, refereeing and sports administration.

In 1966, he became the first Queensland official to be awarded an Australian Referee badge and followed this up in 1972 by being awarded a FIBA badge (International Basketball Federation). Ron is a life member both the Toowoomba Basketball and Queensland Basketball Referee’s Associations and in 2000, was awarded an Australian Sports Medal by the Australian Government.

Ron’s illustrious refereeing career has led him to the National Basketball League in which he was involved from its inception.

Officiating at this level often meant appearing in

By JENNIFER GRAHAM

THE game of basketball has had a long history in Australia, with the first match being played in 1900. With participation in the sport continuing to grow, the game has embedded itself in our sporting landscape.

But as much as player participation is important, there would be no sport if not for the dedicated services of coaches and officials supporting the game.

In this capacity, Toowoomba boasts something of a legend in the form of Mr Ron Blades.

Born in Warwick in 1940, Ron has many awards and achievements to his name, a result of his tireless and

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front of enormous numbers of rather passionate spectators. When asked about how he handled the enormity of such an occasion, including the occasional hostile crowd, Mr Blades

commented: “You do cop quite a bit of flak. I did a game in the Australian men’s championships in Adelaide – five thousand people, the most educated crowd in Australia and I

Amaroo makes roll call for 40-year celebrations open day

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rents and teachers who have attended the Centre over the past 40 years.

Principal Cam Mackenzie said some of the earliest principals, teachers and students were expected to be part of the celebrations

including the cutting of the anniversary cake.

“This is an historic occasion for our Centre and the Toowoomba and Darling Downs community,” Mr Mackenzie said.

“Amaroo EEC has been part of the school experience for thousands of students and many of them remember their visit with great fondness.”

“We are hoping many past students, teachers and parents will join in, as we trip down memory lane together.”

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midday, starting with a Welcome to Country by traditional Indigenous custodians and fire ceremony.

Activities include a centre tour, memorabilia displays, burying of a time capsule and children’s games. Entry is free. The Centre is six klms north of Highfields at 90 Kleinton School Rd. To assist with catering, please RSVP by November 4.

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ASK any student around the Darling Downs if they have visited Amaroo Environmental Education Centre and the answer is most likely yes. More than 100,000 school students have enjoyed the Centre’s environmental and Indigenous education programs since it opened in 1975.

The achievement will make the Centre’s 40th Anniversary Open Day on Saturday, November 14 all the more special.

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was only ever 50% right!

You have to totally close off your mind and your hearing and be deaf to what is happening and concentrate on the game … it is the knowledge of the rules that gives you confidence on court.”

Although a knee injury ended his refereeing career last year, the sprightly seventy-four year old is still actively involved in many aspects of the game, including coaching a number of junior representative teams.

Ron strongly believes that basketball equips kids with

an array of skills and knowledge applicable outside the sporting arena, including “learning to work in a team environment and life skills like learning how to win and learning how to lose”.

Similarly, Ron’s own life has been shaped by his involvement with basketball, for it was through the sport that he met his lovely wife, Denise. No slouch in the basketball department herself, Denise is a former Toowoomba representative and has had considerable involvement with the sport over the years. Carrying on the tradition is son, David, who belonged to the pioneer batch of Townsville Suns players.

From a seniors’ perspective, basketball offers quite a few options with the Toowoomba Basketball Association (TBA) boasting a number of registered players in their sixties.

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Group walks, talks way to fitness

Con Foley and Shirley Fielder enjoying a break during a recent U3A Walking Group outing.

WHEN people talk of exercise and sport, very often they visualise hulking, great, sweating athletes involved in a highly competitive pursuit. While this is appealing to some, it is can be very off-putting to others – enough to make them shun exercise altogether.

Thankfully, there are gentler (and more sociable) fitness options available, including U3A’s popular Walking Group.

Meeting every Thursday morning at 9am, the group completes a five-to-six kilometre walk in both country and city settings, with

Shirley Cormack, Terry Smith and Bob Scott.

routes often nominated by the members themselves.

Group co-ordinator, Anna Carson, lives by the adage that, “there is no bad weather, only bad clothes”, ensuring that most walks go ahead as scheduled.

Walking provides a lowimpact form of exercise and

according to Anna, “All that is required is a level of fitness necessary to walk at a moderate pace over a two-hour period and the stamina to tackle the occasional hill. The only equipment required is pair of walking shoes, a shady hat, a bottle of water ... and a

Owen Wheatley and Anna and Chris Carson.

smile!”

The group currently boasts thirty-five members from various backgrounds, with some walkers aged in their eighties.

Apart from the walking itself, there is also quite a bit of talking with the group enjoying picnics, coffee and

an end-of-term lunch.

Although the group is currently at capacity, there may be some vacancies in the new year, with Term I commencing in February, 2016. If you are interested, you can call 4687 7659 or visit www.u3atoowoomba.com.

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By JENNIFER GRAHAM

IT was not that long ago that lawn bowls clubs across Australia were facing an uncertain future.

Competing with an array of “trendier” recreation options, the game of bowls was perceived by many to be “old fashioned” and “stuffy”.

The question then arose, what do we do to revitalise the sport? How do we attract new and younger

members? How can we get rid of the game’s negative image? Barefoot Bowls seemed to be the answer…

As the name suggests, Barefoot Bowls offers a more relaxed, casual and informal approach to the game of lawn bowls. Winning certainly isn’t everything and “having a go” is the order of the day.

As Toowoomba Bowls club member, Diane van Zeeland explains: “The

A group enjoying Barefoot Bowls.

essence of playing bowls in teams and attempting to touch the jack or kitty remains the same (as traditional bowls), but there is less emphasis on etiquette and more on enjoyment of the physical activity and the food and drink associated with this format… It is becoming ‘the’ activity for groups to enjoy parties, corporate functions as well as birthday bashes, and is enjoyed by both sexes and all ages.”

Would-be players are not required to wear uniforms, bare feet or flat shoes are permitted on the greens and the bowling club provides all equipment, an introduction to the rules and coaching, if required.

Toowoomba Bowls Club has been offering Barefoot Bowling functions for the past five to six years with regular timeslots available on Friday and Saturday afternoons.

For more information on Barefoot Bowls at Toowoomba Bowls Club, call 4632 3174.

True colours of bowling spirit

By JENNIFER GRAHAM

WINDY conditions did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the group of ladies assembled on the green of the Toowoomba Bowls Club on a recent Friday.

Taking their inspiration from the Toowoomba violet, the group cut stylish and vibrant figures in the purple and white hues of their playing uniforms.

The competition was spirited, but still friendly, and the bowls were given substantial vocal encouragement to complete their respective journeys towards the sometimes elusive jack.

Contrary to perceptions of all-white ensembles and hushed surrounds, lawn bowls is an interactive and vibrant pastime increasingly gathering players from a variety of age groups and backgrounds.

The bowls themselves are testimony to the evolution of the game with custo-

Margaret Podmore, Jan Harch and Christine Plater enjoying Ladies Friday morning bowls.

mised colours and shades, complete with personalised motifs, replacing the somewhat dull brown and black models from times gone by.

Offering a low-impact form of physical activity, lawn bowls also enhances coordination and fitness.

Being an outdoors sport, there are plenty of opportunities to draw in some fresh air and the team na-

ture of bowls allows for frequent social interaction with others.

Toowoomba Bowls Club in Lindsay Street is very seniors friendly, but also regularly reaches out to the wider Toowoomba community. According to Toowoomba Bowls Club member, Diane van Zeeland, “It is a great activity the whole family can enjoy.”

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How about helping us find a new definition for ageing and get rid of stereotypes IN a sense, the letters below share one common link. Both writers desire to have their own wishes, their personal lifestyle and choices respected and not expressed in inappropriate language words.

This generation has made huge leaps in identifying language, traditions and or institutions that have provoked discrimination.

But there is plenty of work

to be done. As a Seniors’ newspaper, we seek to ensure that “ageist” language is not used. But sometimes, no matter how well intentioned, it happens. But never is it unacceptable.

Language is a powerful

tool, it can be inspirational and devastating, it is through language that we make friends and enemies. Language is influential, what is said shapes our thoughts and colours our decision.

Once a communication is made, it is there forever.

Our response can be flexible and ever-changing, but the initial communication remains the same.

The demographic of the world is changing, there are not only more older people, it is a new generation of older people.

This generation of post 50year-olds are redefining ageing, but euphemisms such baby boomer, the Senior, the elderly, the oldie remain and I believe it’s time for a change.

It is important that we are represented as we are and

who we are. The stereotype of a frail, dependant, ageing person no longer applies. I believe in diversity of course the world is populated with many different age-groups. To live peacefully, respectful and mindful of others, we need sensitivity, thoughtful and intelligent words and a language able to represent these qualities.

We cannot get bogged

down in “weasel words” but should stick to the truth. Be it in media or a Will, we need to mean what we say.

Language is also bright, smart and evolving, do you have any ideas that would better describe our new post 50-year-old generation?

Love to hear from you, Email: Editor@seniors newspaper.com.au

Please take care, stick to the facts, and don’t use us as ‘whipping posts’ I agree with the letter from Margaret Daly of Nundah concerning “Spending their inheritance” but would like to take the discussion a step further.

I disagree strongly with the notion that a recipient (or non-recipient) of a Will, has any right to contest a legally prepared Last Will and Testament, and I don’t care if the contester is a spouse, ex-spouse, partner, lover, friend, child/grand-child, carer or whatever of the deceased party.

This legal document is an expression from the deceased person’s last wishes and should be honoured and fully respected and the law should be fighting to uphold it.

LETTERS S TO THE EDITOR

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The only time contesting a will could be valid is in the case of fraud.

George Schafer Toowoomba

Unfounded denigration

I DRAW to your attention that ABC NEWS 24, which I believe has been denigrating older Australians, who are allegedly responsible for the lack of housing

for younger Australians.

Today, (November 2) the “subscript” at the foot of the ABC News 24 screen keeps repeating that: “Older homeowners keeping (sic) younger Australians from their backyard dream.”

I see this semi-literate attack upon older Australians as a totally unfounded denigration of our generation.

While there is no real proof that we are the villains for the pathetic national housing policies that are advocated by both sides of our political system.

As a retired, self-funded Australian, who assists in volunteer pursuits and non-paid charity

work, I wonder why the ABC, one of our most respected institutions, seems to blame retirees for the apparent inadequacies in our national housing policies.

We, the older retired Australians, do not make the policies relating to housing in this country.

My much-loved ABC on the other hand, is free to influence public attitudes by turning younger Australians against us by casting aspersions upon the elderly.

Perhaps, we are just easy “whipping posts”.

The ABC is almost always the first off the blocks when defending minorities against discrimination.

Yet when it comes to the older

generation, who are not prone to defend themselves, this group is free to be chastised for the faults that occur within our housing policies.

Name withheld Shelly Beach

Please email your point of view to: Editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au Letters must have name and address for authentication, but upon request there will be consideration to withhold names.

Publishing or editing of letters is at the Editor’s discretion.

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Free Education Forum hosted by the Alzheimer’s Queensland Toowoomba Multi Service Centre for Family Carers & Their Friends.

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A Tweed Coast escape THE Tweed Valley lies across the remains of a huge volcano that last erupted some 20 million years ago spreading lava over 100 km in all directions from Byron Bay and Lismore in the south to Mount Tamborine in the north.

After millennia of erosion by the Tweed River and its tributaries, all that is left is the old central magma plug

of Mt Warning and the remains of the outer walls forming a caldera or bowl shaped valley 1000metres deep.

A tour group of National Seniors members and friends spent last week criss-crossing the valley and surrounds and enjoying the many tourist attractions of the area.

On our way to the Tweed we skirted the northern

National Seniors Toowoomba members on their tour of the Tweed Coast.

edge of the lava flow by travelling along the coast calling in at Sanctuary Cove, Southport and Broadbeach.

The following morning we climbed onto the valley rim to get to Tropical Fruit World where their tractor train, miniature railway and boat took us through areas of rain forest and a plantation of over 500 weird and wonderful fruit

varieties from around the world. A highlight of our visit was the Australian Outback Spectacular High Country Legends Dinner and Show where the speed and precision of the horse riding in the arena was almost matched by the efficient serving of a threecourse meal with drinks while the show went on.

On the way home we called in at the Gallery Walk on

Mount Tamborine before heading down off the last of the old lava flow to historic Jimboomba House for a delightful lunch.

Coming up our bus trip on Thursday, November 19 will be a shopping expedition to Westfield Garden City, Mt Gravatt. Departs 7.30am. Cost is $35 including morning tea. Buy your own lunch.

Book now for our Christ-

mas Party on Tuesday, December 1 commencing at 10.30am at Regents on the Lake. Music by the Timeless Duo of Patty Whitehouse and John Cosgrove; entertainment by All and Sundry; special guest Rev Penny Jones, St Luke’s; lucky door prizes and raffles.

For enquiries or bookings, phone June on 4635 9796 or Yvonne on 4638 5252.

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10. What relation is your first cousin’s mother to you?

11. In what area of Cairo

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12. In what state or territory of Australia is the town of Toukley?

13. Who are the parents of Prince George of Cambridge?

14. Over what country was

Malaysian flight MH17 shot down?

15. What word is used to describe a ship’s load?

16. In the comic strip, who was Superman’s girlfriend?

17. By what name is a traditional Hawaiian garland

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18. Name one of Tony Abbott’s daughters.

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TRIVIA WITH ALLAN BLACKBURN 5. Who is generally credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb?

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community news We all have a story to tell IT is always quite interesting to observe people’s reactions when I approach them to do a story.

Upon hearing that I am from Seniors Newspaper there is often a moment’s hesitation related to either, “Surely I’m not old enough to be in Seniors, am I?” or alternatively, “Why would anyone want to read about me?”

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Gardens a tour highlight

WARWICK Probus members shared a special moment on a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra with two of their members laying commemorative wreaths.

John Corcut and June Banks selected to lay wreaths at the closing ceremony on September 25.

John’s father, Francis Corcut served in the RAAF as an armourer fitter in New Guinea. June’s uncle George Lindenberg was awarded a DFC while serving as a bomber pilot on the western front.

A portrait of George Lindenberg hangs in the gallery at the Australian War Memorial.

Probus members joined a tour to Canberra for Floriade and sightseeing which was organised by Crisps Coaches Warwick.

The forward journey featured an inspection of a pecan nut farm near Moree, a visit to the Parkes radio telescope, and a leisurely stroll through the Japanese gardens in Cowra. Visits to Floriade, Cockington Green, Tulip Tops gardens and the national Arbore-

Dawn McLennan, Joan Ranger, Robyn Butler, Neil Dight, Delma Free, Caroline Hunter and Beryl Johns.

Other activities included a visit to the Canberra Space Station where we learned a little of the Mars mission, a morning at the Bus Depot Markets and a glass blowing exhibition. tum which featured the National Bonsai exhibit, enthralled those with green fingers or a love of gardens.

Students of history and the national capital enjoyed visits to the National Capital Exhibition where we

learned about the planning and development of Canberra and the use of the natural environment in determining the location of government and commercial centres and urban and suburban residences.

Tours of old Parliament House (now the museum of Australian Democracy) new Parliament House, Lanyon homestead and the National Museum engaged the group in events which shaped Australia and pro-

vided a better understanding of the working of parliament and the different roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

At the National Art Gallery we were introduced to Blue Poles (now a national treasure) and paintings by a variety of Australian and international artists including Monet, Picasso, Frederick McCubbin and Sidney Nolan.

Our views really are this beautiful.

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Come and meet our community, simply call (07) 4619 8422. www.beauarabaliving.org.au 10 Weale Street, Pittsworth (30 mins south west Toowoomba, QLD)

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Pictured: Olive Shone and Kate Hanley enjoy the early morning views from Beauaraba Living.

Photo courtesy of Garry Wilkinson

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Angels help to break the long drought

Harlaxton RSL Women’s Aux Monday, November 9.

Morning tea will be provided and admission is $2. All welcome.

For any enquiries please call Grace on 4615 4783.

NSAA Qld Inc Toowoomba ALL National Servicemen, their wives and supporters are invited to the Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 5 at the Meringandan Hotel.

A two-course meal will be served at 12.15pm, members are to be seated by noon. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your fellow Nashos and have a most enjoyable

IT was all systems go for a great day when Taylor Street Village residents handed over the loads of groceries, dog food, personal items and cash to the Drought Angels on Saturday, October 10.

The Drought Angels are the brainchild of the Chinchilla family support centre and two young ladies – Nicki and Natasha.

They take the plight of our drought affected families on board to give much needed assistance.

In one of the longest running droughts in Queensland and with at least 85% of our state drought declared, it is timely that those of us that can step up and help those that are doing it tough.

With 85 residents present at the Taylor Street village there was plenty of conversation and laughter as the barbecues fired up and with the wonderful aroma of cooking onions and saus-

outing. Social organiser, Carol, always has lots of fun things happening during the afternoon.

If you are attending, let us know names and numbers as soon as possible.

Payment of $20 pp required

by November 28. For more details or for anyone requiring transport, please contact the Secretary on 4633 2564.

Trivia Answers from page 10 19. One Direction 20. Denim Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

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Natasha and Nicki, the Drought Angels, with Natalie, Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant at Freedom on Taylor in Toowoomba.

ages, lamb chops and rissoles, everybody patiently waited for lunch to be served.

Both Nicki and Tash gave us an overview of the Drought Angels’ work.

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Freedom Toowoomba have decided to assist with personal items in a preChristmas delivery so if anyone can assist with items such as toothpaste

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Caring for our guests Enhancing their lives Providing respite for their carers the Centre provides centre-based care for people who are:

HaCC eligible Frail aged younger people with a disability Qld Veterans under 65 years The centre offers morning tea and a two course lunch as well as programmed activities focused on providing opportunities for social interaction and enjoyment with peers.

Activities include board games, card games, bingo, musical activities, gentle exercise, indoor bowls, craft, picnics, outings, information mornings and many more. Transport, including wheel chair friendly is available to guests living within the Toowoomba City region.

Referrals may be made through health professionals, Carers, relatives, friends and other service providers. Self-referrals are encouraged.

Personal care and mobility assistance are available for those who need it. the Centre operates Monday to Friday Flexible hours can be arranged for Guests and Carers. The cost for HACC eligible people is $15 per day, all inclusive.

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Catch this pup be a good idea as would a property with secure fencing in place.

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BUDGET or BOUTIQUE

The fast facts of Kuala Lumpur Markets in Chinatown.

Where: Kuala Lumpur What: Capital city of Malaysia, colloquially known as KL. Why: An interesting mix of Malaysian, Chinese and Indian cultures, where the traditional and the modern live side by side. Any easy eight-hour flight from Brisbane.

BUDGET

EAT Petaling Street night market in the heart of KL’s Chinatown has an array of cheap treats for those wanting to sample local dishes. Choose from an array of reasonably priced restaurants or street

hawkers. Tropical fruits, roasted chestnuts, a glorious array of noodle dishes, delicious barbecued chicken wings and traditionally roasted meats are all on offer.

SLEEP The Swiss Inn in Chinatown is literally in the heart of all the action. A simple, but clean hotel, room and breakfast is available at a reasonable rate. Other budget hotel options include Hotel Sentral, Pacific Express Hotel and Hotel Transit.

DO If you are prepared to walk and take public transport such as the very convenient light rail system, there are lots of attractions that can be easily

BEAUTIFUL: Kuala Lumpur at night with views of the city.

(and cheaply) accessed in Kuala Lumpur. In addition to Petaling Street market, there is also Kuala Lumpur Central market which has a great array of traditional arts and crafts, food stalls and tourist souvenirs. KL also boasts some amazing architecture ranging from Islamic influenced buildings such as the

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and Jamke Mosque, colonial period structures of which the Selengor Cricket Club is an example, right through to the futuristic Petronas Twin Towers.

It costs nothing to stop and look. Also worth a visit is the very reasonably priced KL Bird Park.

BOUTIQUE EAT If fine dining is your preference, then Kuala Lumpur doesn’t disappoint. A good starting point for some chic eats in KLCC, home of the Petronas Twin Towers. For a birds eye view over the city you could try Italian-inspired Marini’s on 57 or Troika Sky Dining.

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12th - 17th Feb 2016 (6 Days) Platinum seating

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Fri 15th Jan 2016 (Includes Coach & Entry) Ad $90pp Pen/ Ch $80pp

50th Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

Christmas in the Mountains Wed 23rd - Mon 28th Dec 2015 (6 Days) $1999 pp Twin share $450 Single Sup

O’Reillys Rainforest Getaway

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(Lamington National Pk) $650 pp $200 single sup

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4th - 6th March (3 Days) $560 per person $225 ss Carnarvon Gorge Getaway (4 Days) 5th - 8th May 2016 $1295 per person $300 ss Tasmania Tour 15th - 30th April 2016 (Coach or Fly) Northern Qld Tour 14th - 28th May 2016 (By Coach) Lake Eyre & Central Australia Tour 18th - 26th June 2016 Cape York Tour July 2016, Luxury Coach all way to the TIP

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Longreach Tour

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Longreach 2016: As a result of the unfortunate fire that destroyed the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton we have deleted Winton from our tour until the centre is rebuilt.

Due to customer feedback we are now travelling by road both ways, no more train.

Instead of looking out a train window for two days we added Charleville and Miles stop overs on the return journey.

Still a 10-day tour, so contact us or check our website for our full itinerary.

On the way home we stop at Charleville overnight.

While here we stay at the Mulga Motel, we visit the Cosmos Centre and spend time “star gazing” and other places of interest.

Next morning we depart Charleville after our town tour. Midday meal is at Morven as we travel to Miles where we stay the night at the Swagsman Motel Our evening meal and breakfast is at the motel, after breakfast we spend the morning at the Miles Pioneer Village before returning home.

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days of adventure with any other Longreach tour and it is easy to see where the value for money is, we understand that this may well be a trip of a lifetime for most and this is why we have added so much into it.

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We are in favour of earlybird prices. Our tours are organised, controlled, and operated by ourselves, with our coach captain in charge of each tour.

Lightning Ridge tour remains unchanged, this is a gem-packed tour. With an ever increasing number of people joining this tour, 2016 we will be doing five tours...

With an ever increasing number of people joining this tour, 2016 we will be doing five tours to Lightning Ridge, and the message is to book early.

Check our website or call us for details.

Carnarvon Gorge is a sixday tour of a wonderland waiting to be explored.

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HANDY APPS INTERNATIONALLY, Australian travellers are not known as great tippers – it’s not part of our culture. But in the “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” spirit, stepping up and following local customs, including tipping, is the way of the enlightened traveller.

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Escorted Rail, Coach & Air Tours NEW 2016 TOURS

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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5 days $2,199* Tasmania *Per person twin share Single supp $500

The Great Escape

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7th March 2016

8 Days $2,690* *Per person twin share.

Single supp $480

• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation & meals • Interesting day tours to Hobart, Richmond, Port Arthur, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Queenstown, Gordon River Fully Hosted with Excellent Accommodation and all meals included Flights Ex Brisbane to Melbourne Return VIP Edinburgh Military Tattoo Gold Seating and Show Tour Highlights:Tall Ships, Old Melbourne Gaol, Puffing Billy, Sovereign Hill, Southern Cross Laser Show, Picnic at Hanging Rock and much more.

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• Acommodation in Cairns, Georgetown, Karumba, Cobbold Gorge, Undara.

• Meals and transfers • Fully escorted • Coach touring in comfort • Gulflander train from Normanton to Croydon • Savannahlander train from Forsayth to Cairns • Cobbold Gorge Cruise, Sunset Beachfront BBQ Gulf of Carpenteria • Georgetown Terrestrial Centre and Bush Brekky at Ringers Camp.

• Undara Lava Tubes, Atherton, Kuranda and much much more !!!!!!!

Longreach & Winton • Accommodation in Longreach • Meals • Sunset Cruise on Thomson River with dinner at the “waterhole” & Larrikin & Legends Show.

• Stockman’s Hall of Fame

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7 Days $1089*

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• Qantas Museum & Tour of 747 • Winton, Waltzing Matilda, Age of Dinosaurs Tour dates • Strathmore Station April - October • Harry Redford Tent Show 2016 • Helpful fun Tour Host

Cruise, Sarah Island, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Pearn’s Steamworld, North West Coast, Launceston,Tamar Valley and River Cruise, Wall in the Wilderness and more • Friendly Tour Host experienced Coach Captain

The Indian Pacific 8 Days Gold Service From $3,949* Sydney to Perth *(Senior Pension / CSHC fare, twin share)

• Includes Return Flights from Brisbane, 4 Days Gold Class on The Indian Pacific • 2 nights Sydney & 2 nights Perth • Delicious meals (& Beverages while traveling on The Indian Pacific) • Off train tours included • City Sights Tours in both Sydney & Perth • Sydney Harbour luncheon Cruise

• Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Skyrail, Kuranda, Mareeba to Jaques Coffee Plantation • Helpful fun tour host

Tour dates: April - October 2016

Cairns & Townsville 8 Days $1,089* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Discovery Single supp $290 • Accommodation at Cairns & Townsville • All meals • Skyrail, Kuranda Village & Jaques Coffee Plantation • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Cruise • Innisfail, Paronella Park & Cassowary Coast • Magnetic Island Day Tour • Castle Hill,The Strand & Museum of Tropical North Qld • Helpful fun tour host

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Both couples & singles welcome! * All tours subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

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7 Days Grand Adventure From $3,920* Gold Service *(Senior Pension /CSHC fare, twin share) • Includes Return Flights from Brisbane, 3 Days Gold Service on The Ghan, • 2 nights Darwin & 2 nights Adelaide • Delicious meals (& Beverages while traveling on The Ghan) • Stay in Darwin with City Sights Darwin Tour • 3 Days on the Ghan with all off train tours, meals & beverages included in Gold Service • Tour Adelaide, visit Handorf & Barossa Valley • As with all our tours a helpful fun tour host will travel with group

Cairns, Daintree & 8 Days $1048* Cowboys, Caves twin share plus applicable & Castles Cassowary Coast *Per person rail fare. Single supp $290 • Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander

• Sydney Tower including delicious buffet luncheon in revolving restaurant with stunning views • Swan River Cruise,Tram Tour of Fremantle • Perth Mint Tour • Helpful, fun tour host will travel with group

Tour dates: 3rd Oct, 10th Oct & 24th Oct 2016

11 Days $2,190* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $490

• Staying Townsville, Charters Towers, Undara & Cairns • Meals • Charters Towers, Miners Cottage, Ghosts of Gold Tour • Undara Lava Tubes guided tour then a bush breakfast in the Ringers Camp • Savannahlander tour from Mt Surprise – Cairns • Cairns City Sights & Skyrail experience • Daintree River Cruise, Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas Tour • Paronella Park – Castle in the Wilderness • Cassowary Coast • Gorgeous Green Island with glass bottom boat & coral and reef tour • Friendly & helpful tour host Tour dates: 31st May 2016 6th September 2016

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community news

Don’t bin them, recycle old mobile phones by taking them to council THERE are more mobile phones in Australia than there are people.

With so many phones in circulation have you ever wondered what happens to all of the old ones?

Unfortunately a large portion of these end up in the bottom of cupboards never to see the light of day again.

Rather than throwing away the phones, Lockyer

Valley mayor Steve Jones, is encouraging residents to bring them to the Council so they can be recycled.

“It’s important the phones are not thrown out at the landfill but disposed in an effective manner,” Mayor Jones said.

“Last financial year the Lockyer Valley collected and recycled more than 20kg of mobile phones,

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batteries and accessories and it would be pleasing to see this number increase this year.”

Once collected the phones and accessories go to MobileMuster who have collected 10 million mobile handsets since 1998.

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Songs of hope and comfort, candle lighting

TREVOR and Donald Burstow invite you to join them on Wednesday, December 2 at 7.30pm at St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, 103 Stenner St, Middle Ridge.

As we approach this Christmas season, treasured memories are recalled of previous family gatherings and times of joy and love.

For many families, however, Christmas will also bring sadness, because of the absence of one with whom you expected to share this tradition.

The service will include the singing of songs of hope and comfort, candle lighting and an invitation

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for fellowship over supper after the service.

We would love to help you make this Christmas better than you may think it could be.

On behalf of the Burstow family and staff we warm-

ly extend our prayers and strong desire for your wellbeing, especially during the Christmas period and in the time ahead.

Please contact us if you require any transport assistance to attend this service.

To assist with catering, please RSVP to 1800 803 196 by Friday, November 27.

Additional services are being held for families if you are unable to make the Toowoomba service: Dalby Wednesday, December 2, 7.30pm at St Mark’s Lutheran Church and Warwick Monday, December 7, 7pm at St Mark’s Anglican Church.

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Audience calls for more

Tony Wagner, Country Music members entertain MUSICIAN and entertainer Tony Wagner showed the exuberance that has him stamped as one of south-east Queensland’s leading performers as he entertained the patrons at Toowoomba’s Garden City Country Music Association’s social in Hume Street on Sunday, October 11.

Displaying his versatility with the pedal steel guitar and keyboard Tony’s vocals had the audience yelling for more as he entertained them with some great music from yesteryear.

Performing as well as Tony were members of the Garden City Country Music Association who did their club proud with a great mixture of music as

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Performing as well as Tony were members of the Garden City Country Music Association who did their club proud with a great mixture of music as usual... usual, giving their supporters some fabulous toe-tapping music throughout the afternoon.

Garden City’s next and final social for 2015 will be on Sunday, December 13 commencing at 1pm.

Once again patrons will be entertained by Garden City Club members plus another pedal steel guitar exponent in Jim Priebe from Dalby.

More on this in coming weeks.

The management and members of the Garden City Country Music Association would like to thank their many valued supporters who have attended their socials in 2015 and hope to have your company in 2016.

From all at the club we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Musician and entertainer, Tony Wagner

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver November, December cent sales coming up THE Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver are holding their next cent sale on Wednesday, November 11. Entry $5 gives

you a free sheet of tickets, lucky door entry and buffet morning tea. Doors open at 8.30am for a 9.30am start.

Another cent sale will be held on Saturday, December 5 with trading table and Christmas goodies available for sale.

Entry $5 gives you a free sheet of tickets, lucky door entry and afternoon tea. Doors open at 12.30pm for a 1.30pm start.

At All Seasons Function Hall, cnr. North and Tor Streets.

For further information contact Sr Miriam on 4632 1818.

Everyone in the region knows Graham Healy

Born and raised in Toowoomba, Graham knows the area better than most • He talks to locals about local issues • He invites you to call in on a range of topics • He interviews the stars • He has regular lifestyle segments • He plays fun contests and the best hits

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What’s on, new, fun

Plus Christmas shopping ideas The Handmade Expo and Vintage Market - Toowoomba BOASTING over 120 stalls featuring handmade, home-baked and personally grown merchandise, the Handmade Expo and Vintage Market at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre is a timely event leading up to Christmas. Scheduled for Sunday, November 29, the Expo is open from 9am to 2pm at the Baker Street venue and features free entry.

This year’s Expo has the added attraction of a “vintage” section with a number of themed traders and shops adding to the atmosphere. Coffee and food will be available on

site. For more information visit www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au Postmans Ridge Hall Dance IF YOU enjoy old-time dancing then set aside Friday, November 27 for the Postmans Ridge Hall Dance. Located at Murphy’s Creek Road, this family-friendly event starts at 8pm. Admission is $10 and includes supper. A fruit raffle, Monte Carlo and lucky spot add to the evening’s entertainment.

For more information contact Rod Coleman on 0412476837 or 0746303072.

The Keeper: Memories of Rural Life – Warwick Art Gallery FEATURING the art-

Ars Cantorum twilight concert LOCAL chamber choir, Ars Cantorum is presenting a Twilight Sacred Music Concert followed by supper at St James Church on Friday, November 6 at 6.30pm.

Admission for adults is $25 and concession/students $20. For enquiries, phone 0412 421 726.

A great time for young and old at the Laidley Christmas Carnival on December 4.

work of Peta Warner, The Keeper: Memories of Rural Life exhibition will be featured at the Warwick Art Gallery until December 6. Curated by Dr Sally Butler and Kerry Gillett of the University of Queensland, the touring exhibition showcases artworks celebrating the rural lifestyle of Western Queensland. Warwick Art Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am until 1pm. Located at 49 Albion Street, the gallery can be contacted on 07 4661 0434. To learn more about Peta Warner

and her work, you can visit http://petawarner.com.au Lockyer Valley Regional Council Race Day WHILST IT may not be the Melbourne Cup, this country race day has a charm of its own. Held on Saturday, November 21 at Burgess Park, Gatton, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Race Day offers a full race programme, fashions on the field, delicious food and an unbeatable atmosphere. Gates open at 11am and additional information can be gathered by phoning 1300 005 872.

Liston and Lavender Ladies Bicycle Ride - Stanthorpe

GRANITE Belt Bicycle Tours and Hire is hosting a bicycle ride through the Lavender fields. The group will be leaving Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe at 8.30am on Saturday, November 21. Open to any lady who can cycle 20km, the event includes morning tea and a lift back in a van if the return trip seems too daunting! Tickets are $45 (including bike hire) and additional information can be obtained by calling 0405 604 926 OR emailing info@granitebeltbicycles.com.au Cabarlah Markets THE next Cabarlah Markets will be held on Sunday, November 29 from 7.30am until 12.30pm. Located at the Cabarlah Sports Grounds, the markets offer an array of goods ranging from fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, coffee, food, plants and much, much more. Ample free parking is available. For more information, call 07 4696 8152.

Laidley Christmas Carnival IF YOU’RE looking for a great family day out, then you cannot go past the Laidley Christmas Car-

nival on Friday, December 4. Featuring a free animal farm, pig races, rides, food stalls and photos with Santa, this event promises a great time for young and old. Entry is free and gates open at 5.30pm. For further information you can call 5465 1284.

Tenori - Morning Melodies, Toowoomba Empire Theatre FEATURING the singing talents of David Kidd, Craig Atkinson, Andrew Pryor and Jason Turnbull, Tenori promises to deliver audiences an entertaining and inspiring show. Having worked with both Opera Australia and Opera Queensland, the Tenori ”boys” present items from the worlds of jazz, musical theatre and opera. Tenori will perform at the Empire Theatre on Thursday, December 10 from 11am.

Tickets are $18 and a complimentary morning tea will be provided by the Friends of the Empire Theatre from 10am. For more information, you can email events@empiretheatre.com.au or call 1300 655 299 (Box Office) or 07 4698 9900 (Main Switch).

Model trains museum and display at the Toowoomba farmers market WE are pleased to announce that we will be opening our Model Railway Museum and Display Centre during the Farmers Market Days in the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

Opening times will be

7am to noon in conjunction with the markets opening times. The Farmers Markets are a monthly event, generally on the last Saturday of the month.

Our operating displays are sure to intrigue with

layouts in N and HO/OO scales operating, displays showing how to build your own model railroad, free magazines, including the latest copies of Model Railways in Australia, you can see the beginnings of the clubs

large permanent HO/OO Scale layout, colouringin for the children, a UDrive HO Scale layout just for the kids and constant screening of railway subjects on a big screen TV. Entry is free. For infor-

mation about the Farmers’ Market email info@ toowoombafarmersmarket.com.au or go to website www.toowoombafarmersmarket.com.au or facebookwww.facebook.com/Toowoombafarmersmarket

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