Rich Traditions – “Celebrating Rural Communities” is a FREE one day community event and is an initiative of Toowoomba Regional Council in partnership with the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

The one day events will cater for individuals, families, business owners and rural producers.

These events are a way of recognising the rich traditions and resilience of rural communities and will provide the opportunity to those attending, access to information, support and range of products and services available from various Government Departments and Support Agencies, that could help ensure their sustainability now and into the future. All in one location.

There will be something there for everybody with a range of displays and topics discussed such as how to and where you can find out more information on assistance and support available in the event of hardship such as drought, flood, personal health, mental issues including dealing with depression, local environmental issues and lots more.

Guest speakers presentations will include topics such as the use of drones in the rural sector and their benefits, the important role Careflight
plays in the community especially in rural and the more remote areas when disaster strikes, setting up a bee farm and the importance and major role your community plays in supporting each other during both the good and bad times.

In addition to this one day being held at Felton on 27^th November Toowoomba Regional Council in conjunction with the Woodford Folk Festival and the Mullum Music Festival are pleased to announce that Felton has been chosen as one of the locations to play host to the 2015 Summer Tour Festival of Small Halls. This  will be held in conjunction with the Rich Traditions – “Celebrating Rural Communities” event and will be the main entertainment for this Felton event. Local talented entertainer Brendon Walmsley will also be performing earlier in the night..

Besides the guest speakers, exhibitors and displays there will be the opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping at the country market stalls, support the fundraising efforts of your local Hall Committee
by purchasing a mouth-watering burger or sausage at the evening BBQ, or even have a go at laser skirmish.

There will be something for everyone, young and old.

The day kicks off at 2.30pm with the BBQ and FREE night time entertainment going from 6.00pm to 9.30pm.

For more information contact Diane Warr on email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.