20 July 2020 | Part 1 of the Beards | Base Services

Welcome to EP 23 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast for another week, we have been out and about this week visiting a couple of locals and celebrating the beard. Adrian Cubit from 4 Brothers Brewing, to see how they are going getting back on track, since reopening. And Nat Sparry who along with wife Tiffany operate Base Services, 2nd shot and the soup kitchen and do wonderful things for people in this community.Now in News of the WeekWe would love your support for our Aug 3 sleepout for homeless for a week donate now via our FB, website or the show notesThere are lots of groups starting to meet up again as restrictions ease, so look out for your favorite business or social group and support their eventsThe Highfields Village is one step closer to reopening thanks to a $20000 donation by Clive Berghofer. Thanks to Clive for everything he does both in this region but also for Queensland.Lifeline Darling Downs is holding their Stress Down Day Friday July 24 to promote happiness, encourage help-seeking, and raise awareness of suicide prevention while raising funds for Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Ltd. If you would like to get involved see their website or FB pages for more info or the chance to donate.This week in 1969 on the 20th of July history was being made with pictures broadcast on B & W TV of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. In the words of Neil Armstrong "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" forever remembered.Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilEmpire Youth Arts returns for term 3 on Wednesday the 22d from 4pm at the Empire TheatreThe weekend of the 25th and 26 th Cobb n Co musuem is running a 2 day Blacksmithing course. 8-4 both days see Facebook for all the detailsFor a bit of sophistication, Friday July 24 Sees Jazz and Cocktails at Bar Wunder in Ruthven St from 7pmThis week see's the Tinker Studio with heaps on Friday 24 July at 6pm Watercolour animals for Adults.Saturday 25th at 5pm Paint + Stitch Embroidery go to their Facebook page for more details and to get tickets.Also on Saturday the Toowoomba's writers group is meeting at Canvas Coworking at 2pm, the topic, is Marketing your Book on Social MediaEmpire theatre hosts the Cool Nights Big Band Saturday 25th from 8pm.The Highfields Pioneer Village is holding an open day to help with donations to get the Village open again on Sunday 26th of July between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Get down and show your support. See their FB page for more detailsMarketsDon't forget to support the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmills at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am