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Laneway Vineyard Returns to the Regatta Hotel

The Regatta Hotel will once again transform its loading zone into a festive venue for an exciting culinary and drinking event as the Laneway Vineyard returns on Friday, 25 May until Sunday, 27 May 2018.

Featuring a premium selection of over 50 local and international wines, the event will offer guests a chance to partake of a selection of wine varietals with delicious gourmet food from the hotel’s restaurant The Boatshed.

Official Festival Launch Party

Friday, 25 May 2018 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

The Official Festival Launch Party will be on Friday, 25 May 2018 and tickets are selling fast.

At a cost of $65 (plus a booking fee of $2.60), you get to be amongst the first ones to sample more than 50 wines that will be featured in the event coupled with unlimited gourmet bites from The Boatshed.

Tickets will be available until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

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Laneway Vineyard 2018

Saturday, 26 May and Sunday, 27 May 2018 (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Entry to the event on the weekend is free and live entertainment awaits festival goers.

Get a chance to savour the flavours of more than 50 international and local wines at Laneway Vineyard 2018. An array of perfectly pairings, gourmet delicacies prepared by The Boatshed, awaits.

Wine passports priced at $30 will allow you to sip up to ten samples of your favourite pours.

Guests can buy food and beverages throughout the day via the cash bar and all items in the menu will be available for $9 per serve.

Arriving through public transport is highly encouraged as the Toowong CityCat Ferry Terminal is located right out the front of the Regatta Hotel offering convenient access to the venue. Parking is pretty limited and offered only for a two-hour duration.

For more information and updates check the event’s Facebook page or the official Regatta Laneway Vineyard event page.

Toowong Kerbside Collection 2018: Get Important Tips and Guide from the App

You may already have an idea of what to dispose and what to keep for theKerbside Collection Day 2018 in Toowong on the 21st of May, but there are still some things that you can do to make the collection day run as smooth as possible.

The Brisbane City Council has an app to provide you with information and tips on recycling and waste disposal. This app will also help you keep up-to-date with upcoming Kerbside Collection.

The app includes a bin collection calendar that will allow you to input your address so you can get a customised one for you. You can also opt to activate the bin day remembers lest you forget.

To make recycling much easier, you can also browse through the alphabetical list of materials on the app. It also provides information on how to recycle or discard them.

The app also also includes information about the council’s waste facilities and optional notifications on free tipping days.

Here is a list of acceptable and unacceptable items that you can and can’t place by the kerb. Doing a second sweep at your items based on this before the collection day would be a wise move.

Keep in mind that there is a required pile size for items placed by the kerb. The size should not exceed two cubic meters.

Download the app here:

App Store
Google Play
Microsoft App Store

You can also check out the kerbside collection calendar here:

January-June 2017 Schedule

Learn How to Build a No-Dig Garden at Toowong’s Vera Street Community Garden

Join the Vera Street Community Garden as they celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with a free no-dig garden workshop.

Vera Street Community Garden has been actively conducting workshops that help Brisbane City Council in their efforts to cultivate greener communities. Consisting of locals and non-local residents, the association is dedicated to helping people establish and maintain organic vegetable garden beds for shared consumption and rehabilitating the Toowong Creek.

Read: Free Compost and Worm Farm Workshop in Toowong

Tim Davies from All You Can Eat Gardens will be facilitating a hands-on workshop on making a no-dig garden out of recycled timber and compost from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, 13 May 2018.

Photo credit: www.allyoucaneatgardens.com.au

No-dig gardens are an excellent way to transform wasted spaces into productive food gardens. This type of garden can be built on lawns, weeds, hardpan clay, and even on concrete. This workshop will show you how you can do it on your own.

Attendees will also learn the necessary skills to make their own raised bed at home.

Tim Davies has been engaged with Permaculture and organic farming through woofing, teaching, and designing since 2008. His studies as an Environmental Engineer helped him develop his understanding of natural systems and design.

For those who want to attend the free event, call the Council on 3403 8888 to reserve your slot. Don’t forget to wear a hat, a long sleeve shirt, and closed in shoes during the event.

Enjoy Some Art Culture This Mother’s Day Weekend At The Richard Randall Art Studio

For Mother’s Day, treat your mum to a day of art appreciation at the Richard Randall Art Studio in Toowong. There will be a watercolour exhibition there from 9-13 May.

An artist-couple from Pinjarra Hills renowned for their excellence in watercolour, Nev and Barbara Logan will exhibit their beautiful works of art along some creations from their friends, Ferie Sadeghi from St Lucia, Yasaman Dehghan from Annerley and Samantha Mohtadi from Chermside.

Mr Logan is an award-winning artist who born in Brisbane. He is well-recognised for his various works of streets and building scenes. He describes his style as realist and impressionism.

The artworks will present local and overseas subjects whilst acrylic fabric collages by Ms Logan will be on display as well.

The schedule

Wednesday (9 May) – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday to Sunday (10-13 May) – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is also a great way to enjoy the Brisbane Botanic Gardens on the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend.

This is a FREE event.

Address: Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Rd.

Toowong & Auchenflower’s Streets Of Remembrance

As part of Brisbane City Council’s Streets of Remembrance project, additional street sign upgrades have been seen in neighbourhoods across the city since 2015. This project does not only aim to honour those who have been part of the armed forces but also to raise community awareness and pride.

In the suburbs of Toowong and Auchenflower, there are several streets that have been upgraded as part of the council’s project.

Birdwood Terrace (Toowong & Auchenflower)

Both present in Toowong and Auchenflower, the street is a tribute to Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood. He was a senior officer in Britain’s pre-1914 Indian Army and was later on appointed to the command of the Australian and New Zealand forces.

Haig Road (Auchenflower)

Field Marshall Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCIE, ADC commanded the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force. He is also known for his take on machine guns and tanks as he thought they were overrated. He was the mastermind behind the campaign at Passchendaele in 1917 and the successful Allied advances on the Western Front in 1918.

Hobbs Street (Auchenflower)

Originally an architect in Perth, Lieutenant General Sir Joseph John Talbot Hobbs KCB, KCMG, VD, joined the volunteer artillery in 1893. From then on, he rose through the ranks. He was knighted in 1918 and 1919 and he was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle in 1917.

The Streets of Remembrance is an ongoing project and the council aims to identify more streets.

ANZAC Day Activities In Toowong Cemetery

A week of Anzac-themed events is coming up in Toowong Cemetery. If you’re looking for some activities to commemorate the day, you can check out these activities from 19-28 April 2018.

Hundreds of servicemen who died whilst on active duty or after the war were laid to rest in this cemetery. The place is considered to be highly significant for Anzac history, so it is but fitting for the cemetery to be the venue to commemorate the sacrifice of the country’s heroes.

Guided Theatrical Tours

One of the Anzac events at Toowong Cemetery is the nightly guided theatrical tour. The tour will guide participants through the lights to tell the stories of the Anzacs buried at the cemetery

The tours will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every night. However, on movie night on Saturday 28 April, the tour will start early at 6:00 p.m.

Interested individuals should come at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour.

Lighting Installation

At the ‘Soldiers Corner’ at Portion 10 in the cemetery, there will be a lighting installation from 6:00 p.m each night. The light display will run from 19-28 April.

Concerts

The South Brisbane Federal Band will perform at the entrance of the cemetery. Make sure to bring a blanket with you so you can sit on the grass whilst you listen to free entertainment.

On 28 April, the Australian Military Wives Brisbane will fill the cemetery with music from the war era.

Movie Night

After the concert on 28 April, catch the War Horse movie with your loved ones. The screening will be at the Canon Garland Place from 7:30 p.m.

No bookings are required and there are also no seating arrangements. Feel free to bring picnic rugs, camping chairs, beanbags or cushions for seats.

Each event is FREE and will run from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Anzac-themed events are made possible with the help of Backbone Youth Arts Inc.

Fat & Overly Long Noodles Are Taking Over The Toowong Scene

If you’re looking for the biggest and fattest noodles here in the west, there’s no better place to go but Biang Biang Fresh Noodle in Toowong.

Situated at the corner of High Street and Sherwood Road, you will see a lit yellow sign. It’s a small takeaway place with a few tables and chairs and bar seating for those who want to dine in.

Their simple menu offers fresh, handmade and traditional Northern Chinese noodles. The kitchen is headed by Chef Kieran Zou of Sichuan Bang Bang in Paddington and Kenmore.

For first-timers, it would be splendid to try their Sichuan pork. Those who have a liking for spicy goodness must not miss their Sizzling Chilli Oil. There are also noodles with curry flavours.

“Biang Biang,” also known as you po che mian in Chinese is a type of noodle famous in the cuisine of Shaanxi Province in China. It is acclaimed as one of the “eight strange wonders of Shaanxi.” They are described like a belt due to their thickness and length.

Originally, it was a poor man’s meal in the countryside but it became popular in restaurants because of their unique character. Usually, they are topped with plenty of red hot pepper.

Address: G6 23 High Street

Learn To Play Croquet At Mcllwraith Croquet Club In Auchenflower

Croquet is a great old-fashioned lawn game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Here on the western side of Brisbane, the Mcllwraith Croquet Club in Auchenflower is the place to go.

Established in 1923, the club was only for women until 1946 when men were finally allowed to join. The land where it sits was entrusted to the Town of Toowong by Lady Mcllwraith, the wife of the former Premier of Queensland, Sir Thomas Mcllwraith.

The club underwent renovations after the 2011 floods, thus giving members and croquet players better facilities.

The venue is popular for functions such as birthdays, baby showers, and many more. It can accommodate up to 80 people. There is also a place upstairs for morning and afternoon tea.

The club doesn’t have a liquor license, but guests are allowed to BYOB.

Annual memberships cost $430 inclusive of green fees and it comes with flat soled shoes and a hat. Loan pellets are available whilst commercial ones can be purchased.

For newbies, you can avail of the “come and try” sessions where club members will guide you and explain the rules of the sport.

Address: 4 Mcilwraith Street

Chew, Chomp And Chill In Auchenflower: Keep Your Dogs’ Tail Wagging By Giving Them What They Deserve

As the saying goes, “You are what you eat” and the same applies to your furry pets. All dogs are different — they have their own needs and wants.

Chew, Chomp and Chill isn’t your ordinary pet store in Auchenflower. The shop is dedicated to give dogs exactly what they need to enrich their lives by promoting mindful feeding from the head and heart.

Food For The Soul

Photo credit: Chew, Chomp and Chill / Facebook

Owner Kay Coonan is dedicated to providing pets with high-quality and mindfully sourced food that will give them ample nutrition. Ms Coonan believes that it is very important to feed them natural food to keep their diet well-balanced and to ensure that they get the nutrients they need and zero harmful additives.

They have premium brands of food such as Organic Paws, Woah Nelly, and Raw 4 Paws. There are also many treats available.

Table Manners

She doesn’t just provide you with the best pet food, but she also helps your dog acquire great “table manners.”

She believes that it’s not just about what you feed your dog but how you feed them as well. Normally, pet owners let their pets eat in a bowl, but apparently, this takes away their natural feeding behaviour. Thus, it leads to boredom leading to behaviours like barking, escaping, chewing, and digging.

To solve this problem, the store offers food dispensing toys that will help prolong the meal times of your pets. This will keep them occupied and improve their health and mental dexterity.

Enrichment Toys

Photo credit: Chew, Chomp & Chill / Facebook

They also have a wide selection of enrichment toys. Ms Coonan will help you find the best toy for your pet by considering the size of your pet, their interests as well as their experience in using such toys.

Therapeutic Beds

You also might want to check their therapeutic beds for sale from Henry Hottie. You can even try one out for your pet at the store. This type of bed offers a therapeutic benefit specifically to the joints and provides warmth and cooling depending on the weather.

Get Educated

The store also offers dog training classes by All Pets Education and Training. Once a month, they also hold seminars by Pawsitive Connection. It covers different topics that will help you in taking care of your pets.

Ms Coonan established the store with dogs in mind and to keep them happy and healthy inside out.

Address: 54 Birdwood Terrace

Free Compost and Worm Farm Workshop in Toowong

On 11 March, learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into rich nutrients for your garden at the Vera Street Community Garden in Toowong from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The workshop is part of Brisbane City Council’s program to keep the city clean, green, and sustainable. With the free workshop, locals will get to learn more about organic waste recycling.

Benefits of Organic Waste Recycling

Organic waste recycling helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the garden’s health.

For a city burdened with landfill problems, Brisbane is in need of strong community commitment to minimise waste. The composting and worm farm workshop is one way of educating residents on how to lessen food waste.

In Brisbane, food waste is reportedly a huge part of what goes to the city’s bins that go to the landfills.

Mulch and compost also provide significant benefits to your garden. Using these organic soil additives, you get to:

Spend less time weeding and watering your garden;
Have less need for artificial fertiliser;
Produce healthier soil;
Save more time and money.

The free compost and worm farm workshop is also available in various times and areas in Brisbane. It is open to all ages.

The council reminds participants to wear a hat, flat enclosed shoes and to BYO sunscreen and drinking water.

Bookings are essential. Call 3403 888 for to reserve a slot.

Find out more about Vera Street Community Garden.