Pittsworth FM 87.6

Christmas At Pittsworth Pioneer Village

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:57:40 +0000

Don’t miss out on Christmas at the Village on Sunday 11 December.

Have your kids got their entry ready for the Children’s Decorated Christmas Box Competition? There are three age groups:10 –12 years old, 6-9 years old and under 6 years old. Entries should be brought to the Village before 4pm. Cr Ros Scotney is once again donating cash prizes for each age group and there will be a free patty cake for each entrant.
Convener Janice McIntyre has organized free glow bracelets for all children. Plenty of games, giveaways, competitions and prizes should ensure a fun evening. Santa will be visiting with complimentary ice-blocks for all the children.

Soloist Carol McEwan accompanied by Maurie Galligan will provide some Christmas music for all to enjoy.
A BBQ will be operating and tea, coffee and soft drinks will be on sale.

These celebrations will be followed by Carols by Candlelight organised by the combined churches of Pittsworth. This will start once the sun sets. Battery powered candles will be on sale to provide just the right atmosphere.

Bring the whole family to enjoy the late afternoon and early evening activities and all the giveaways from 4pm on Sunday 11th December.

Jason Driscoll
Coommunity Development Officer
0408 887 334

Pittsworth Lions Pre-Christmas Market

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:50:49 +0000

Sunday, November 20^th is the date for our Pittsworth Lions Pre-Christmas market. The market will be held in the lovely surroundings of the Pioneer Village in Pioneer Way, Pittsworth and open from 8.00am – 12.00 pm.

There will be a wide range of stalls, morning tea, soft drinks, delicious fruit and ice cream, and a BBQ will be operating. Hughie Stone will be singing to entertain customers and Lions’ Show Princess, Ashley Mann, will be doing face-painting for the children.

Special visitors will be several World War 2 jeeps with uniformed drivers from the Milne Bay Military Museum. The Village Museum will be open – a chance to see the Christmas Wonderland Exhibition.

Sites are $15.00, entry is free. For more information, please ring Wilma Proudlock on 4693 3308.

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Wilma Proudlock
Pittsworth Lions

Melbourne Cup Luncheon in Pittsworth

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:09:35 +0000

Thought you may be interested in this fund raiser.

In memory of little Caidy Smith who’s Mum did an amazing job of caring for her at home for 5 months, Caidy’s Gift has been set up to support families to care for their terminally ill babies at home.

Helen Blanch
Community & Health Promotion Nurse
Millmerran Multi Purpose Health Service
50 – 60 Commens Street
Millmerran Q 4357

Charity Bike Ride for Rural Kids Makes a Stop in Pittsworth

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:16:19 +0000

There’s lots of family fun in Pittsworth this Sunday morning as the town hosts the 1000km Charity Bike Ride for Rural Kids, raising money for the Ronald McDonald foundation. Rural Kids patron and country music legend Lee Kernaghan will also be present.

The morning’s festivities include a decorated bike competition with gift bag for each bike entrant, jumping castle, some great competition prizes and free breakfast for all children. will make for an enjoyable morning. Also in attendance will be Channel Nine’s Today Show Weather Team who will be doing six live crosses on the day.

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Ann D’Arcy
Community Liason Officer
Customer Service
Millmerran Service Centre
Ph 07 4619 8014

Meet & Greet Market Saturday, 15th October

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:50:39 +0000

The Southbrook Hall Committee will be holding a ‘Meet & Greet’ Market at the Southbrook Hall from 7am to 1pm on Saturday, October 15th. Everyone is welcome, but it’s hoped many newcomers to the area will attend. Further information from … Continue reading →

Oakey Gains Partnerships & Young Legends Awards

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:10:16 +0000

The Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards (Darling Downs) were presented recently in Toowoomba at Marks Courtyard, City Hall with Toowoomba Regional Council towns featuring prominently. Two of the awards were secured by Oakey: 1. The OneSteel Recycling PARTNERSHIPS AWARD Over 130 agencies and individuals are partners involved in the Oakey Jigsaw initiative.

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Oakey Gains Partnerships & Young Legends Awards

Highfields Auditorium & Resource Centre Open

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:11:39 +0000

Highfields students and the community will have more opportunities to get involved in sport and the performing arts following the completion of the new $2.6 million Highfields State School multipurpose auditorium and the $1.5 million new Resource Centre.

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Highfields Auditorium & Resource Centre Open

2010 QLD Training Awards Darling Downs South West Regional Finalists

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:26:03 +0000

Twenty-one of the Darling Downs South West region’s best employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational students are preparing to compete in their local final as part of the Queensland Government’s top industry awards program — the Queensland Training Awards. Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year Caleb Mayne from Kingaroy Jacob McMahon from Highfields Desiree Kirby from Toowoomba Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year Penelope Gardner from Centenary Heights Josephine Shannon from Dalby Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla Vocational Student of the Year Daniel Abot from Toowoomba Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba Cheryl Walsh from Nanango School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Jake Jones from Middle Ridge Bonnie Shipper from Rockmount Sophie-Lee Smith from Highfields Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Joseph Frey from Goondiwindi Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla Small Employer of the Year Diesel Electrics, Dalby Payton Kitchens, Toowoomba Urban Hi-Lights, Toowoomba Employer of the Year Hastings Deering (Australia) Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Homestyle Bakeries Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Orford Refrigeration, Toowoomba Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine says the awards honour achievements across a host of industries vital to the state’s success. “Queensland’s vocational education and training programs are highly regarded around the world and, at a local level, help communities reap the benefits of skilled workers and competitive industries,” Mr Shine said

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2010 QLD Training Awards Darling Downs South West Regional Finalists