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Heritage charity golf day Local technician shines on world stage Service manager at Hughes Car Sales Adam Bradford with the award he won in the Asian competition in India. He now goes on to contest the world title. More than 200 golfers took part in the Heritage charity golf day. Funds raised at this year’s Heritage charity golf day will push total donations past $800,000 over the event’s 21 year history. Heritage Bank celebrated their 2018 charity golf day at City Golf Club last Friday, December 7, with more than 200 members of the local business community teeing off for a great cause. For the past 21 years, funds raised from the event have been distributed via grants to different community and charity organisations right around southern Queensland. Heritage Bank CEO Peter Lock said supporting our people and communities was the core of Heritage. “It’s something that we are very passionate about and that translates through to the Golf Day. The funds raised go towards helping a huge number of local organisations continue doing their fantastic work in the community. Through the Golf Day, we’re delighted to bring the business community together for a great cause and for the benefit of all.” Mr Lock said the event continued to go from strength to strength over the past two decades. “We’re always amazed to see the camaraderie and goodwill from everyone involved in making the golf day a success year after year. Thank you to our generous sponsors, players and volunteer golf day committee for your efforts and continued support.” This year’s beneficiaries are Blush Cancer Care Inc., Compass Institute, Flexi School, Highfields North Eastern Downs Lions Club, Rosies - Friends on the Street, Share the Dignity, Sunrise Way, The Shack Community Centre, The Sycamore School and PCYC Toowoomba. Heritage will present the funds to the beneficiaries in a special presentation early in the New Year. - Contributed. A Toowoomba technician will travel back to India to compete in Mahindra’s Global Tech Test in February next year after he stunned the competition at the Asian competition in India three weeks ago. Adam Bradford, the service manager at Hughes Car Sales - Toowoomba Mahindra, 658 Ruthven Street, was originally pitted against the best Mahindra mechanics throughout Australia and was the dux of the competition, earning him the right to compete against the Asian regional winners in India. When he returns, he will test his knowledge and skills against the top Mahindra mechanics in the world and, in turn, represent Hughes Car Sales - Toowoomba Mahindra on the world stage. It’s an achievement that didn’t surprise his boss Russell Hughes who speaks highly of Mr Bradford and the staff who work around him. Mr Hughes took on the Mahindra franchise about eight years ago and focuses predominantly on late model used cars and commercials. He wants people to know that a low price doesn’t mean low quality and that the Mahindra offers pretty much everything you get in a ute over the $60,000 mark. “We have seen a dramatic increase in Mahindra sales in the past two years and that’s because of the new generation pick-up that’s been available,” he said. “Farmers really like the vehicle because of its reliability, its performance, its low-cost maintenance and, of course, its low purchase price which is about $35,000 including all the add-ons.” “We want to try and get the Australia public out of the thought process of needing to buy a Toyota or a Mitsubishi. “Adam’s award gives Mahindra owners or potential buyers the confidence of knowing we have a technician of this calibre and that they can freely talk to him at any stage.” The dealership also has a pastoral package and tradie package, allowing farmers and tradies to get into a Mahindra suited to their budget. To take one for a test drive or to find out more about them, contact Hughes Car Sales - Toowoomba Mahindra on 4638 5822 or visit their dealership. Operating hours over CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Customer Service Centres All of our regional Customer Service Centres will be closed from 5pm on Friday 21 December and Toowoomba’s Customer Service Centre will be closed from 5pm on Monday 24 December. All centres will reopen at 8.30am on Wednesday 2 January 2019. The 131 872 number will be available for all emergency calls during public holidays, weekends and general calls on all other days. Animal Management Centre Toowoomba’s Animal Management Centre will be closed from 4.30pm on Monday 24 December. The centre will be open to the public on Thursday 27 December, Friday 28 December and Monday 31 December. The centre will reopen on Wednesday 2 January 2019. To check opening hours for any services or facilities over the Christmas period, check out www.tr.qld.gov.au/christmashours Libraries Highfields Library will be closed from 5pm on Friday 21 December. The library will reopen from Thursday 27 December, closing at 2pm on Saturday 29 December. The library will reopen with normal operating hours on Wednesday 2 January 2019. Waste Collection and Waste Facilities Our bins don’t get a public holiday. Bin collection will continue as normal. Bins are to be out for service by 6am on the collection day (by 5am in the Toowoomba CBD and on Christmas Day). Waste facilities will be open for all days except Christmas day when sites will be closed. When trucks are about, keep a look out! In courts and dead ends, our waste trucks have to turn around and reverse, and the drivers can’t see all around them at the one time. Please be sure to supervise your children, particularly on bin collection days. It’s common for kids to ride bikes, skateboards and play games in the street. Remember that our trucks are big and kids are small, so please keep a safe distance from our vehicles. PIK-UP A GREAT DEAL AT HUGHES CAR SALES “When the MAHINDRA PIK-UP first hit our shores around a decade ago, it revolutionised the way we looked at a WORK UTE in Australia. With a very ATTRACTIVE PRICE POINT and IMPRESSIVE CARRYING CAPACITY, the vehicle soon established itself as a TOUGH, RELIABLE WORKHORSE that wasn’t going to break the bank. Today, the Pik-Up is back, bringing with it a number of cosmetic and mechanical changes that will appeal to fans of the original offering and will just as quickly impress buyers new to the model. Extensive local testing has seen the Pik-Up strenuously put through its paces – and then adapted and modified to help it thrive in harsh Australian conditions. One of the big pluses is it has retained its LOW COST PRICE TAG and you’ll be spoilt for choice with two spec levels – the S6 (base model) with fabric seats, air-conditioning, steel wheels and a MP3/ radio and the S10 which comes complete with extras like 16-inch alloys, cruise control, central locking and a reversing camera, to name just a few. You’ll soon discover there’s A LOT MORE GRUNT as well, with the six-speed manual gearbox and more powerful engine giving the driver total confidence, no matter how rugged the terrain. The Pik-Up boasts an UPGRADED 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine with an improved 103kW and 330Nm to call on when needed. Peak torque is available from 1600rpm to 2800rpm. And with noise control and the added comfort of arm and head rests, you’ll soon forget it’s A WORK UTE and find it closer to a diesel passenger car instead. Everything from the vehicle’s exterior to its headlights and badging have been given a sleek new look while inside, you’ve a got a ROOMY AND SPACIOUS CABIN that offers EXCELLENT VISIBILITY To ensure new owners can tailor the vehicle to their exact wishes, there’s a host of QUALITY ACCESSORIES available including WINCH COMPATIBLE STEEL BULLBARS and STAINLESS-STEEL NUDGE BARS snorkels and a wide selection of trays in both colour-coded or galvanised steel (as well as aluminium). There’s also a SUSPENSION UPGRADE and TOWBAR OPTION. There are four colours to choose from – classic Arctic White, De-Sat Silver, Napoli Black and the striking Red Rage. For more information, or to test-drive the latest Mahindra Pik-Up, contact the team at Hughes Car Sales on 4638 5822 or call into the showroom at 658 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba For more details, visit www.hughescarsales.com.au TOOWOOMBA 16 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 18, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au FROM $
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