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EP 59 | Carnival Month | 13 Sept 2021

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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EP 58 | Carnival Time | 30 Aug 21

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 58 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, Events Events and carnival is here

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EP 57 | Bush Chooks & Roosters | Bracknell Lodge

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 57 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast.
This week we talk to Rebecca from Bracknell Lodge about the BUSH CHOOKS AND ROSTERS Event on Saturday 28th August

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EP 56 | Local Author Tegan Marschke |16 Aug 21

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Ep 56 This week we hear from a local author Tegan Marschke.

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EP 55 | Catholic Care Toowoomba

Welcome to Ep 55 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, This week we hear from the Catholic Care Family Relationship Centre and what they do to help the community.

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EP 54 | Classic Kate | 19 July 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

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EP 53 | Hammylicious | 12 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

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EP 52 | Christmas In July | 5 July 21

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 52 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,
This week we speak to Terri and Dale, organisers of the Christmas in July event.

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EP 51 | What’s On 28 June 21

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
Tuesday29.06.2021
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
Friday 02.07.2021
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

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EP 50 | What’s On Around Town

EP 50 | What’s On Around Town
 
Well hello Toowoomba,
No interview this week just a catch-up, on some news around town and what’s on this week.

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EP 49| The Handmade Collective

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!

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EP 48 | 31 May 21 | Catholic Care

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

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EP 47 | Darling Fresh Smokehaus | 24 May 21

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.

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EP 46 |01 March 21 | Ride the Rails

Well Hello Toowoomba, and welcome to another season of the Talkin’ Toowoomba Podcast.
This week we kick off our 2021 season…

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EP 45 | 21 December 2020 | Merry Christmas Toowoomba

Well hello Toowoomba and welcome to our last Episode for 2020, time to kick this year to the kerb, and look to a fantastic 2021.

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EP 44 | 14 December 2020 | Christmas Lights

Welcome to our 2nd last episode for the year and we are in Merry Christmas mode…

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EP 43 | 07 December 2020 | RSPCA Toowoomba

Welcome to Ep 43 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, this week, we were invited to visit the RSPCA.

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EP 42 | 30 November 2020 | United Housing Aus

Welcome to Ep 42 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, this week we talk disability housing with the United Housing Australia Group.

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EP 41 | 23 November 2020 |Small Business and Toowoomba

Welcome to Ep 41 This week we talk community giving back to Toowoomba locals, and how we are stronger…

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EP 40 | 16 November 2020 | Shell’s Friends & Family Fare

Welcome to Ep 40 This week we talk food as you know it’s my favourite topic, with Michelle from Shell’s Friends & Family Fare.

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EP 39 | 09 November 2020 | The Handmade Collective opens another Store in Toowoomba

Welcome to Ep 39, this week we celebrate local small business triumph amongst what has been a bleak year, with the opening of a second…

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EP 38 | 02 November 2020 | CrossFit

Welcome to Ep 38 This week we are getting fit in time for summer, well some of us any way. Do youknow what CrossFit is…

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EP 37 | 26 October 2020 | Recognition Plus

Welcome to Ep 37. This week our episode talks business, taking the dive into owning a business for the first time.
Thanks to local business…

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EP 36 | 19 October 2020 | Project School Formal

Well hello Toowoomba,
Welcome to Episode 36. This week our episode goes into the feel good category, we want to shine some mo…

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EP 35 | 12 October 2020 | The Makers Market

Well hello Toowoomba,
Welcome to EP 35. Well we have been out about this week. You know we are huge supporters of our local m…

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EP 34 | 05 October 2020 | Do you know a worthy Toowoomba Business

Happy Long Weekend and as we begin Episode 34, we hope everyone is out and about supporting local businesses.

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EP 33 | 28 September 2020

Well hello Toowoomba,
Welcome to a new week of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, proudly supported by Recognition Plus, put your …

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EP 32 | 21 Sept 2020 | Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

This week in Episode 32 we talk Toowoomba Carnival of flowers and what there is to do around town this weekend.

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EP 31 | 14 September 2020

EP 30 | 07 September 2020 | Von Katz Soaps

Welcome to a new week of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, proudly supported by Recognition Plus, put your NAME, .. where it counts!….

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