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Toastmaster youth
leadership graduates
Highfields Toastmasters Club president Gary Palmer, right,
with Holly Rhodes, Tim Palmer, Nicholas Rhodes, Elijah
Boden, Abby Curtis, Zoey Kriel, Zane Kriel, Mia Curtis and
Aaliya Cameron, graduates of a second course in speech
construction, impromptu speaking skills and the art of giving
feedback run by Queensland Home School Education Unit
and facilitated by the Highfields Toastmasters Club.
Course co-ordinator Liz Hudson said the students learn
speech construction, impromptu speaking skills and the art of
giving feedback.
“Their personal growth over the six weeks was phenomenal,”
she said.
“Nerves can be overcome and public speaking can be
learned by using proven techniques and practicing.”
For more information about the Highfields Toastmasters
Club phone 0434 167 368.
Weekdays 1pm - 5pm
Martial artists put to the test
Karateka and Muay Thai fighters from the various
Zen Do Kai karate and Muay Thai clubs in
south east Queensland were put to the test at the
end of November.
Members from Zen Do Kai Toowoomba, Highfields,
Oakey, Gatton and Withcott attended a
grading at the Withcott Sports Complex on Sunday,
November 29.
Mountain Warriors Zancola Dojo instructor
Steve Norris was nominated to undertake his
fourth degree black belt on the day.
Mr Norris demonstrated his 20 years of skill and
knowledge with various weapon demonstrations.
During his time on the mat, Mr Norris showed
his proficiency with hook swords, a pole arm
called a naginata and katana.
Mr Norris said he had been training six months
before Sunday’s gathering to develop the weapons
demonstrations himself.
“For the fourth degree grading, candidates are
required to come up with their own forms,” he
said.
“All the moves that were incorporated in my
weapon forms had been learnt before, it was a
matter of putting it together.
“The reason why I chose the hook swords was
because to my knowledge nobody in this region
had done it before. Even though I had a choice of
two of the weapons to demonstrate, it is mandatory
to use the katana.”
Mountain Warriors Zancola Dojo head instructor
Kyoshi Tony Zancola congratulated his students’
efforts on the day.
“Everyone should be proud of themselves with
how they performed and conducted themselves at
the grading,” Kyoshi Zancola said. - Sean White
One Stop Stationery owner
Jenny Whell and Highfields Go
Local First small business advocate
Mary Reid are teaming up
to help people prepare for this
year’s Christmas.
Getting into the festive spirit,
Mrs Whell will donate gift wrapping
paper to Ms Reid, who will,
in turn, wrap gifts purchased at
One Stop Stationery this Saturday
from 9am to 11am.
Since Mrs Whell opened the
Splash of Love section to the
stationery store, she said she was
surprised with how busy the new
Renshi Steve Norris, instructor, and Kyoshi Tony Zancola, Mountain
Warriors Zancola Dojo head instructor. Picture: Sean White
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section had become.
“I was travelling to Brisbane
every fortnight to purchase new
clothing for the store,” she said.
“We have a wide range of gifts
to choose from for this Christmas
including toys, clothing,
craft supplies and more.”
Mrs Whell said people could
also purchase gift vouchers if
they weren’t sure on their gift
ideas. She said the new gift store
had been popular because it
meant Highfields residents didn’t
have to drive to Toowoomba.
Ms Reid said it was great to
see the local community support
its local businesses at the end of
the pandemic.
The free gift paper and gift
wrapping is only eligible for instore
purchases at One Stop Stationery
on Saturday, December
12 from 9am to 11am.
Go Local First small business advocate Mary Reid
and One Stop Stationery owner Jenny Whell
Family festivities
It seems the days leading up to Christmas
are making up for all the missed opportunities
throughout the year, as the Toowoomba Regional
Council announces new events to bring a difficult
year to an end.
Although the usual Christmas Wonderland celebration
will not be going ahead this year, the Lions
Club of Toowoomba West completed their mission
last week of spreading Christmas joy, after
joining up with other local groups and the council.
The COVID-Safe version of the usual light display
has brought a vibrant colour and festive cheer
to vacant shopfronts next to the Lifeline Store in
Highfields Central.
Meanwhile, Peacehaven Carols Committee
have organised a drive-in movie night featuring
ELF at the Cabarlah sports grounds. on December
18.
Gates open at 5.30pm and the film starts at
6.30pm.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase
on the night.
The council is finalising their Community
Christmas Tree and Christmas Bauble project for
regional communities.
The idea is for community members to be able
to decorate their own baubles and install them on
the community tree.
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