Information Expo to Help New ADF Arrivals in Ipswich

WELCOME: Carissa, Clint and Dusty McIlwain at the expo organised by the Defence Community Organisation.

FOR Australian Defence Force members and their families, packing their lives into cardboard boxes and moving to a new location can become a common experience.

ADF members can be required to relocate on posting every two to three years. 

That means military families have to get used to regularly adjusting to new surroundings. 

To make the experience a less bewildering ordeal, the Defence Community Organisation rolled out the welcome mat to families on new postings to RAAF Base Amberley with an Information Expo. 

Cathy Dellit and J.J. Millar at the information expo at the Ipswich RSL

The event, held at the Ipswich RSL, featured numerous stalls offering useful local knowledge, giveaways and information about Ipswich; from child care services to support organisations. 

Each year, more than 500 families are relocated into the Ipswich region as a result of new postings. 
Among them was vehicle mechanic Clint McIlwain who was posted in Amberley and arrived in Ipswich four weeks ago with his wife Carissa and five-month-old son, Dusty. 

Mrs McIlwain said she attended the expo to obtain useful community information - all in the one location. 

"I haven't found the move too difficult so far," the 29-year-old said. 

"I'm starting to get to know more people...it helps if you have a kid because there are a few social circles for mums." 

Mrs McIlwain said events like the DFO expo definitely made life a lot easier though when relocating.

Sharky & The Caddman!! Glenn Shorrock & Brian Cadd Live in Ipswich, QLD

Special Offer Ticket $69.00 includes CD “The Story of Sharkie & The Caddman” which can be collected from the venue on the night.

After 40 years of friendship, music and laughter Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd are finally reuniting on stage for a limited Australian tour timetable through late 2013-2014. Joined by Axiom members Chris Stockley and drummer Doug Lavery, and featuring Sam See and Glyn Mason.

This is a show full of comedy and laughs – looking back at what Brian & Glenn see as ‘the best of times’ and forward with humour at ‘growing older’……for both themselves and the audience!!

Performing timeless smash hits from the 60’s to the 80’s harvested from their past supergroupsThe Twilights, The Groop, The Bootleg Family, Axiom and Little River Band to name a few:

• Little Ray of Sunshine
• Reminiscing
• Ginger Man
• Arkansas Grass
• Cool Change
• Help is on its Way
• Don’t You Know its Magic 

Take a journey over the past 5 decades with Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd, two of Australia’s most successful and internationally renowned music legends.

You tube links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DWOJ6c9JUrA#at=13 – A Little Ray of Sunshine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=86l78xwh8tg – Ginger Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_P0zAgaFyg – Cool Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0laDzqdzoSU – Reminiscing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5aXnbaqIeE – Don’t you know its Magic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRIGmYdPQgw – Arkansas Grass (Axiom/Shorrock/Cadd)

Nearby Accommodation Provider Metro Hotel Ipswich International has an ideal accommodation package for this event Glenn Shorrock & Brian Cadd Show Package

	Sun, 09 Mar 2014
	Stars Cafe Open 4:30pm l Show Starts 6:00pm
	Special Offer $69.00 (Inc CD) Adult $54.00 Concession/Student $52.00 Group 10+ $52.00

10 Things to Do in Ipswich on the Weekend

1 A Day Out With Thomas

• The Workshops Rail Museum, North Ipswich

IT IS the final weekend to see Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends at The Workshops Rail Museum at North Ipswich and enjoy some circus-themed fun.

The iconic train has been at the museum since December 26, but will depart on Sunday.

Guests can meet the iconic train, the Fat Controller and friends of Thomas, build tracks in the Thomas Play Pit, take part in circus-inspired activities and much more.

The museum is open from 9.30am-5pm.

For more information phone 3432 5197 or visit theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au.

2 Movies in the Park

• Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield
• Tonight, 6.30pm - 9pm

PACK a picnic and get outdoors with the family at a free outdoor screening of animation hit Despicable Me 2. The Movies in the Park event is part of a series of family films being shown in public venues during the next few months. The film - the sequel to 2010 film Despicable Me - is about reformed super villain Gru, who helps track down a super criminal who has developed a serum that turns people into evil monsters.

If cancelled owing to wet weather, movie will be rescheduled for February 8, same time and place. For more information, phone 3810 6666.

 

3 Fernvale Markets

• Fernvale State School Oval, Brisbane Valley Hwy
• Tomorrow, 6am - noon

THIS country-style market features homemade baked goods, fresh produce, arts and crafts and plants, second-hand goods and much more. Food and drinks are available on site and entry is free.

For more information, phone 5464 3863.

 

4 Springfield Organic Market

• Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield
• Today, 7am - 1pm

THIS great community event held each Saturday is a destination for foodies, as there are stalls selling fresh organic and conventional produce. The markets also host local artists and designers selling unique handmade products. In addition to the shopping, the location of the markets is also pleasing as children can enjoy the shaded playground and water park and parents can relax at the nearby Robelle Cafe.

Entry is free and parking is available on site. For more information, visitorganicfoodmarkets.com.au.

 

5 Beach Party

• Swifts Sports Club, Booval
• Tonight, 7.30pm - 11pm

JUST Rock Ipswich is set to host a Beach Party Dance with a live musical performance from band Atmosphere.

The dance will be held upstairs at the club and all are welcome to attend.

Tickets are $12, or $10 for members, and are available at the door.

For more information, visit jri.com.au/ or phone 3389 8098.

 

6 Ipswich Cinemas

• Cinemas located across Ipswich
• All weekend, opening times vary

WITH Oscar best film contenders like The Wolf of Wall Street, 12 Years a Slave, Gravity and American Hustle out at the movies at the moment, why not head to one of Ipswich's new cinemas?

Reading Cinemas is located in Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre, Limelight Cinemas is located in Riverlink Shopping Centre, and Event Cinemas is located at the Ipswich Mall.

For more information, phone 3818 8044 (Reading), 1300 792 579 (Limelight) or 3281 8887 (Event).

 

7 Showplace Markets

• Ipswich Showgrounds, Warwick Rd
• Tomorrow, 6am - 11.30am

COME along to the Ipswich Showplace Markets held every Sunday.

There is a lot to see and browse.

A huge array of stalls offers tools, toys, clothing, home-wares, arts and crafts and much more.

You can even come and have some breakfast and grab yourself a coffee before you start to wander for some fantastic bargains.

For more information, phone 3281 1577. Onsite parking is available.

 

8 Park Run

• Catherine Morgan Park, Augustine Heights
• Today, 7am

SPRINGFIELD Park Run will take place with all walkers, runners and families invited to take part in the free, timed 5km event.

The runs take place each week in pleasant parkland surroundings.

Events are suitable for people of all ages and fitness abilities.

For more information or to register, visit parkrun.com.au

 

9 Choir Music Event

• Riverlink Shopping Centre, Nth IpswichToday, noon - 1pm

COME and enjoy the vocal harmonies of a variety of choirs from the Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir.

The group will perform a variety of numbers, including Rivers of Babylon, What a Wonderful World and many more.

The performance will take place at the shopping centre's food court.

 

10 Splash out at Swim Centres

• Centres located across Ipswich
• All weekend, opening hours vary

BEAT the summer heat with a trip to one of Ipswich's popular swim centres.

A trip to the pool is more than just a swim these days.

Centres provide a number of facilities that make a trip to the swimming pool a full day outing.

The four centres include Goodna Aquatic Centre, the Rosewood Swim Centre, the Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre and the Bundamba Swim Centre.

For more information, phone 3381 8240 (Goodna), 5464 1246 (Rosewood), 3281 8743 (Leichhardt) or 3282 2801 (Bundamba).