29 June 2020

A Podcast for the Toowoomba CommunityWell Hello Toowoomba,Welcome to this weeks episode of Talkin Toowoomba , This week we have a real community vibe, and chat with the Highfields Pioneer Village, about their struggles, the community support and the fantastic news that they will be reopening but they are still looking for our supportNow in News of the WeekThe cinemas at Grand Central will open again this Thursday the 2nd of July, no date for The Strand at this stage but should be later in July.For Businesses listening the increased Instant asset write-off has been extended to the 31 Dec 2020. Eligible businesses now have till the end of 2020 to purchase assets, check with your accountant about eligibility.Chamber of Commerce has launched their CBD Local Produce Map.It highlights eateries within the CBD that support local producers, by showcasing their produce within their menu. The maps will be distributed around South East Queensland, as well as in Toowoomba’s hotels and accommodation.You can view the map on their website | https://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/toowoomba-cbd-local-pro…July 2 World UFO Day commemorates two dates.June 24th, recognized as the first widely reported UFO sighting in 1947 by aviator Kenneth Arnold.andJuly 2nd commemorates the Roswell incident that took place in Roswell, New Mexico, in the same year. if you are not familiar with this google it!. After 1947, reports of sightings increased dramatically. So remember The Truth is out there............................Base Services have launched their homeless for a week campaign, go to homelessforaweek.com.au to donate or get involved in the Aug 3 sleep out.See the links for all of these in the show notes or our episode page at toowoomba.com.au.Now lets get on with the show.What's OnLocal team Eat Digital, are running an online session called "Facebook Ads that work" 30 Jun at 6pm for anyone interested in learning about that, check their facebook page for event details4 Brothers Brewing are holding their belated 4th birthday event, Grilling In the Name of It, strict restrictions apply with 4 sittings from 11am Saturday July 4 again check out Facebook to book.Remember the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08 am under the windmills at Cobb n Co Musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am Toowoomba