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2017 - 2018
Ipswich in Summer
  Your city guide for entertainment, events and activities.

                            Ipswich.qld.gov.au
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Your Ipswich City Councillors
      Councillor David Morrison              Councillor Cheryl Bromage
      Division 1                             Division 6
      29-31 Commercial Drive,                Shop 38A, Brassall Shopping
      Springfield                            Centre, 68 Hunter Street, Brassall
      (07) 3818 3100                         (07) 3810 6556
      dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au           cbromage@ipswich.qld.gov.au
         Facebook.com/CrDavidMorrison           Facebook.com/CrCherylBromage
                                                Twitter.com/CherylBromage

      Councillor Paul Tully                  Councillor David Martin
      Division 2                             Division 7
      18 Queen Street, Goodna                Level 1, 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
      (07) 3818 6900                         (07) 3810 6224
      ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au              david.martin@ipswich.qld.gov.au
         Facebook.com/PaulTully                 Facebook.com/DaveMartinDiv7
         Twitter.com/PaulTully

      Councillor Kerry Silver                Councillor Charlie Pisasale
      Division 3                             Division 8
      Shop 337B, Level 3 External            Leichhardt Village Court,
      Redbank Plaza                          Corner Samford and Toongarra
      1 Collingwood Drive,                   Roads, Leichhardt
      Redbank                                (07) 3282 9600
      (07) 3288 5899                         cpisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au
      kerry.silver@ipswich.qld.gov.au           Facebook.com/CrCharliePisasale
         Facebook.com/KerrySilverDivision3      Twitter.com/CharliePisasale

      Councillor Kylie Stoneman              Councillor Sheila Ireland
      Division 4                             Division 9
      Shop 2/38 South Station Road,          Suite 2, Level 2,
      Booval                                 Orion Springfield Central
      (07) 3816 2444                         1 Main Street, Springfield Central
      kylie.stoneman@ipswich.qld.gov.au      (07) 3470 0077
         Facebook.com/CrKylieStoneman        sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au
         Twitter.com/CrKylieStoneman            Facebook.com/Cr.Sheila.Ireland
                                                Twitter.com/Cr_Sireland
      Deputy Mayor Wayne Wendt
      Division 5                             Councillor David Pahlke
      Shop 1, Jacaranda Centre,              Division 10
      2-3 Jacaranda Street,                  Shop 5 and 6,
      East Ipswich                           20-22 John Street, Rosewood
      (07) 3281 8700                         (07) 5464 1088
      wayne.wendt@ipswich.qld.gov.au         dpahlke@ipswich.qld.gov.au
         Facebook.com/councillorwaynewendt      Facebook.com/CrDavidPahlke
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Welcome to Ipswich in Summer
Queensland summer is upon us, so             Keep your cool and escape the heat
there is plenty of time for the whole        at Ipswich swim centres and water
family to enjoy the great outdoors.          playgrounds. Opening hours have been
                                             extended for summer and the city’s four
Santa heads to Ipswich for the annual        centres will host Australia Day activities
Mayor’s Carols at North Ipswich              on Friday 26 January. Remember to
Reserve on Saturday 2 December, so be        stay safe when you are in and around
sure to mark this on your calendar. It       water this summer.
will be a night of traditional carols and
free family entertainment. There are         This guide also includes information on
a host of other community Christmas          storm season preparation, New Year’s
events held across the city. You’ll find     Eve, Movies in the Park in January,
everything you need to know in this          February and March, events at Ipswich
summer guide.                                Art Gallery, Ipswich Libraries and
                                             Ipswich Civic Centre.
The 21st Annual Ipswich Toy Run is
on Sunday 10 December, organised             With no shortage of things to see and
by the Ulysses Club Lockyer Branch.          do, enjoy Ipswich in Summer.
This event gets bigger every year with
toys collected for the Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal and the Ulysses Club
Arthritis Research Fund.                     Mayor Andrew Antoniolli
                                             City of Ipswich
Ipswich Christmas Lights Tours are
another festive season favourite
with three big nights from 12 to 14
December. Tours will book out quickly
so head to the Discover Ipswich website
and secure your spot today.

  Administration Building          Follow me on:
  Level 2
                                        /MayorAndrewAntoniolli
  45 Roderick Street,
  Ipswich                               @AAntoniolli
  (07) 3810 6201
  mayor@ipswich.qld.gov.au              @AndrewAntoniolli

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Mayor’s

    CAROLS BY
    CANDLELIGHT
    Saturday, 2 December
    5.30 pm - 9.00 pm
    North Ipswich Reserve

    Fireworks

    Free Family
    Entertainment

    For details visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au
    or call (07) 3810 6666
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Ipswich Christmas Lights Tours
The stunning light and
decoration displays of the
annual Ipswich Christmas
Lights Competition help to
bring the festive season
alive and add a special
magic to the city in the
lead-up to Christmas.

View a selection of the best
displays from the 2017
competition from the comfort
of an air-conditioned coach.
Tours include commentary
from one of the friendly
guides, a lucky seat prize
and a light supper.

Tuesday 12 December
Wednesday 13 December
Thursday 14 December

7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Tours depart Ipswich City
Council car park
                                        'This would have to be the very best visitor
45 Roderick Street, Ipswich
                                       info centre in Australia. The volunteers are
Adult $20.00                              fantastic. Do yourselves a favour around
Concession/Child $15.00              Christmas time and go on the Christmas light
                                         tour bus - the most fun anyone can have.'
                                                                           L Rydell

For more information visit DiscoverIpswich.com.au/xmas-lights
or phone (07) 3281 0555
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Community Christmas Events

    Brassall Christmas in the Park     Community Christmas Carols
    Friday 24 November                 Friday 1 and Sunday 3 December
    6.00 pm - 9.00 pm                  6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
    (07) 3810 6556                     (07) 3814 0144
    Sutton Park                        Kruger Parade Baptist Church
    Workshops Street, Brassall         2 Henderson Street, Redbank

    Christmas in the Country           Christmas Carnival
    Saturday 25 November               Saturday 2 December
    4.30 pm - 8.30 pm                  5.00 pm - 9.00 pm
    0408 706 538                       0409 481 681
    Purga Community Hall               Marburg Show Grounds
    68 Purga School Road, Purga        45-55 Queen Street, Marburg

    Ipswich Christmas Community        The Movement Christmas Party
    Connect Festival                   Saturday 2 December
    Saturday 25 November               4.30 pm - 7.30 pm
    3.00 pm - 11.00 pm                 (07) 3816 2111
    0402 755 202                       Just Jump
    Tivoli Miracle Centre Drive        1/235 Smiths Road, Redbank
    In Theatre
    50 Coal Road, Chuwar               Carols in the Park
                                       Saturday 2 December
    Carols in the Park                 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm
    Friday 1 December                  0411 048 289
    5.00 pm - 9.00 pm                  Lobley Park
    0412 553 116                       Warwick Road, Churchill
    Knights Football Club
    Brisbane Road, Bundamba            Christmas Carols under the
                                       Big Christmas Tree
    Rosewood Lions Club Christmas      Sunday 3 December
    Street Carnival                    7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
    Friday 1 December                  (07) 3288 9809
    6.00 pm - 10.00 pm                 141 Wildey Street, Raceview
    0402 140 499
    John Street (between William and   Christmas Carols in the Park
    Railway Streets), Rosewood         Sunday 3 December
                                       5.00 pm - 8.30 pm
    Leichhardt Christmas Carols        0403 608 827
    Friday 1 December                  The Cricket Pitch Park
    4.00 pm - 8.00 pm                  cnr Pine Mountain and Russells Roads,
    (07) 3281 3108                     Pine Mountain
    Leichhardt State School
    Samford Road, Leichhardt
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Collingwood Park Carols                     Christmas Tree Fest
by Torchlight                               Friday 15 and Saturday 23 December
Tuesday 5 December                          6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
4.00 pm - 8.00 pm                           0429 646 667
(07) 3381 4333                              Trinity Ipswich Uniting Church
Collingwood Park State School Oval          114 Jacaranda Street, North Booval
Hannant Street, Collingwood Park
                                            Christmas on Karina
North Ipswich Community                     Saturday 16 December
Christmas Event                             3.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Thursday 7 December                         (07) 3879 3004
4.00 pm - 7.00 pm                           30 Karina Street, Gailes
(07) 3812 2014
Browns Park, cnr Flint and Downs Streets,   YMCA Family Christmas Party
North Ipswich                               Saturday 16 December
                                            5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Western Gateway Christmas Carols            (07) 3288 2292
Friday 8 December                           YMCA Springfield Lakes
5.45 pm - 9.00 pm                           Community Centre
(07) 3288 5966                              53 Springfield Lakes Boulevard,
Shiloh Church Amphitheatre                  Springfield Lakes
72-82 Redbank Plains Road, Goodna
                                            Carols in the Park
Christmas at Cityhope                       Saturday 16 December
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December           5.00 pm - 9.00 pm
5.00 pm - 8.00 pm                           (07) 3202 1700
(07) 3288 0611                              Cameron Park
Cityhope Church                             cnr Glebe Road and Green Street,
332 Ripley Road, Flinders View              Booval

Christmas Carols in Robelle Domain          Community Christmas Carols
Saturday 9 December                         Sunday 17 December
5.30 pm - 8.30 pm                           5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
(07) 3818 3100                              (07) 5464 1366
Robelle Domain Parklands,                   Rosewood State School
Springfield Central                         17 School Street, Rosewood

Redbank Plains Community Carols             Christmas Family Fun Day
Sunday 10 December                          Thursday 21 December
4.30 pm - 8.30 pm                           10.00 am - 1.00 pm
0433 954 052                                (07) 3816 2111
‍Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve        Riverview Community Centre
 cnr of Cedar Drive and Moreton Avenue,     138 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview
 Redbank Plains
                                            Christmas Community Morning Tea
Marburg Community                           Monday 25 December
Carols Evening                              9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Sunday 10 December                          (07) 3818 2915
6.30 pm - 10.00 pm                          Woodcrest State College
(07) 5464 4368                              Nev Smith Drive, Springfield
Marburg Community Park
Queen Street, Marburg                                                            6
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21ST ANNUAL
    IPSWICH TOY RUN
    HOSTED BY ULYSSES CLUB INC. LOCKYER BRANCH
    Support the Salvation
    Army Christmas Appeal         Where: Ride departs Brassall Shopping Centre
    and Ulysses Club Arthritis              (Hunter Street)
    Research Fund (UCARF) by      When:     Sunday 10 December
    participating in the 21st     Time:     Registration from 8.00 am
    Annual Ipswich Toy Run.
                                  Depart: 10.30 am
    We invite you to become       Cost:  	 FREE
                                                   or $20 includes breakfast, patch
    part of the festivities by                 or pin and perpetual draw ticket
    taking part in the ride,      Finish:   Ipswich Show Grounds
    donating a toy or by coming             Greyhound Pavilion, where bikes are
    out to see Santa and the                to be parked on the showground oval
    motorbikes as they pass.

     For more information contact Deb Meier-Cuddy on 0418 720 724,
     Ian (Foggy) Winter on 0409 277 087 or email lockyer@ulysses.org.au
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Spotlight on your favourite parks
Splash 'n' Play,
South Ripley
If you’re looking for a place
to cool off and chill out over
summer, Splash 'n' Play has
got you covered. Aqua fun
meets climbing adventure at
what is sure to be a school
holiday winner.

Ipswich Nature Centre,
Ipswich
Check out the Nature
Centre at Queens Park and
meet some furry friends.
With animals ranging from
native to farmyard it’s easy
to see why this park is a
local favourite.

Sutton Park,
Brassall
For a classic park
adventure, look no further
than Sutton Park. The road-
like bike path is perfect
for all ages and is even
equipped with stop signs,
directional arrows and
operating traffic lights.

For more information on parks in Ipswich visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/parks
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Gifts with a
    As the festive season approaches, it’s not uncommon to face the challenge of
    finding a perfect gift for the special person in our lives. Here are four ideas to
    dazzle them with a gift they might just remember for a lifetime.

                                              Pterodactyl Helicopters will tailor
                                              a flight to a special location or
                                              make a day of it touching down at
                                              several amazing destinations. Drop
                                              in at Ironbark Ridge Vineyard at
                                              Purga, south-west of Ipswich,
                                              Watercress Creek Olives and Limes
                                              at Pine Mountain or even the
                                              beautiful heritage estate, Woodlands
                                              of Marburg. For the golfer, Captain
                                              Mike can fly you in for a hit of golf at
                                              a local club.

                                              (07) 3201 0005
                                              Pterodactyl.com.au

       How about a flight with Floating
              Images Hot Air Balloons?
       Gift-giving is easy with vouchers
    available for a range of experiences
    including the champagne breakfast
       package, which includes a photo
        package, so the memory can be
                            taken home.

                          (07) 3294 8770
                  Floatingimages.com.au

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Wow Factor
              Spicers Hidden Vale at
        Grandchester boasts one of
         Queensland’s most revered
           destination restaurants, in
          Homage – a place for truly
 memorable dining and unwinding.
  Book dinner, or a whole weekend
  in a heritage cottage overlooking
beautiful farmlands. The destination
   also offers an array of adventure
      activities, including hiking and
     mountain biking tracks right on
                          its doorstep.

                       1300 179 340
                 Spicersretreats.com

                                          For a fast-paced outing, you can give
                                          the gift of a V8 Race Experience at
                                          Queensland Raceway, Willowbank.
                                          There are 6-lap and 9-lap options
                                          available and you can choose to have
                                          the driving recorded on video so the
                                          exhilarating moment can be relived
                                          over and over.

                                          1800 722 392
                                          Qldraceways.com.au

              Learn more at DiscoverIpswich.com.au
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Mayor Andrew Antoniolli and Councillors
     of the City of Ipswich invite you to celebrate

     NEW ’
     YEAR S
     EVE
       SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER
       5.00 PM TO 9.30 PM
       NORTH IPSWICH RESERVE

       Free Entry
       Live Entertainment
       Free Kids Rides

       Alcohol and smoke free family event

       For details visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/nye
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       or call (07) 3810 6666
Ipswich City Council
                  2018 Movies in the Park
Pack a picnic and enjoy a FREE movie in the park with the family.

Saturday 13 January                      Saturday 10 February
7.00 pm                                  7.00 pm
Banjo Paterson Park,                     Tom Lenihan Park,
Collingwood Park                         Rosewood

Friday 26 January                        Saturday 3 March
7.00 pm                                  7.00 pm
Colleges Crossing                        Evan Marginson Park,
Recreation Reserve, Chuwar               Goodna

These events are tobacco, drug and alcohol free. In the event of
wet weather, the movie will be screened one week later, same time,
same place (weather permitting).

Dates subject to change. Sign up to receive email updates on upcoming movie
screenings and more info at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/mitp or phone (07) 3810 6666
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WHAT’S ON AT                      3 December

Woodlands
                                          Sunday Afternoon
                                         ‘Music on the Grass’.

 Summer
                                            15 December
 THIS                                     Christmas Dinner
                                          ‘Under the Stars’.

                                             26 January
                                      Australia Day Celebration.

                                             16 February
                                       Valentine’s Day Dinner
                                      ‘Romance Under the Stars’.
   Bookings limited: (07) 5464 4777
    174 Seminary Road, Marburg
                                         Join us for Brunch
  www.woodlandsofmarburg.com.au            every Sunday.
IPSWICH
PERFORMING ARTS
MINI PROGRAM
DECEMBER 2017- MARCH 2018
Presented by Studio 188

                                                   Warm, emotional and engaging; together with
                                                   Adelina Martinez Quartet, explore a repertoire
                                                   of blues and jazz favourites, Latin American
                                                   folk tunes, original compositions and quirky
                                                   arrangements

                                                      Friday 1 December
                                                      8.00 pm

                                                      Jazz concert

                                                   BOOK NOW
ADELINA MARTINEZ                                   Studio188.com.au or (07) 3810 6100
QUARTET

VIEW FROM
MADELEINE’S COUCH                                   TURNER’S TURN
Presented by Studio 188                             Presented by HIT Productions
                                                    and Ipswich Civic Centre
With its heartbeat in Australia, and its soul in
Brazil, Madeleine’s Couch are deeply influenced     An intimate evening of songs and stories from
by the rhythms and harmonies of Brazilian music.    Geraldine Turner’s celebrated career. This is a
Theirs is a seductive, elegant and lush sound.      rare opportunity to see her up-close and personal.

   aturday 9 December
  S                                                     riday 9 February
                                                       F
  8.00 pm                                              6.30 pm

  Music concert                                        Dinner and show

BOOK NOW                                            BOOK NOW
Studio188.com.au or (07) 3810 6100                  Ipswichciviccentre.com.au or (07) 3810 6100
OUTTAWAK
Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre

Wickety Wak members Rob Rosenlund
and Tony Jeffrey have teamed up
with the hilarious Dave Mitchell.
With their funny antics on stage,
you’re sure to have a laugh!

  Tuesday 27 February
  10.00 am

  Variety concert

BOOK NOW
Ipswichciviccentre.com.au
or (07) 3810 6100

LOLLIPOPS AND SWOONS
Presented by Queensland Symphony
Orchestra and Ipswich Civic Centre

Relish these melt-in-the-mouth confections.
Be charmed by Elgar’s Nimrod, Barber’s Adagio,
Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, and of course,
Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

  Friday 2 March
  7.30 pm

  Orchestral concert

BOOK NOW
Ipswichciviccentre.com.au
or (07) 3810 6100
HOW TO BOOK
TICKETS ONLINE
Book your tickets online
anytime, anywhere

  STEP 1
Find a show you love in our digital program or on the What’s On page
and click BUY TICKETS when you’re ready to book

  STEP 2
Choose your seats, or have us choose the best available for you

  STEP 3
Enter a promo code if you’ve got one, and enter how many tickets you
want to book

  STEP 4
Let us know how you heard of the show, review your order and select
your ticket delivery method

  STEP 5
Log in or register, enter your payment details in the secure booking form
and then CONFIRM AND BOOK

We hope you enjoy the show!

For further assistance call the ticket office on
(07) 3810 6100 from 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Monday to Friday
  Ipswichciviccentre.com.au/howtobookonline
Ipswich Trail Run Series
It's time to start training.
Register for these three
fantastic trail runs, set in
scenic locations on some of
Ipswich's best bushland trails.

There are distances to suit all
runners, as well as free kids
events and community walks
at each location.

Are you up for the challenge?

Kids events and community
walks are free.

Entry fees apply for other
event categories.

Three Events:
Sunday 21 January
Paperbark Flats Picnic Area
School Road, White Rock

Sunday 11 February
Hidden Vale Adventure Park
617 Grandchester
Mt Mort Road, Grandchester

Sunday 4 March
Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve
7 Mary Street, Blackstone

For more information and to register visit Ipswichtrailrunseries.com,
phone 0414 343 579 or like the event page Facebook.com/ipswichtrailrunseries
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Learn from industry professionals with free
      workshops, events, networking opportunities
       and performances specialising in MUSIC,
        DRAMA, DANCE, VISUAL ART and PRODUCTION.

         Workshops and events are open to young
          people of any ability.

           For more information and to sign-up for
            email alerts visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/protege
             or email protege@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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Australia Day 2018
                               Free Family Fun Day
Free entry at all pools.

Bundamba Swim Centre
Brisbane Road, Bundamba

Georgie Conway Leichhardt
Community Swim Centre
Toongarra Road, Leichhardt

Goodna Aquatic Centre
Brisbane Terrace, Goodna

Rosewood Aquatic Centre
Mill Street, Rosewood

Sausage sizzle available for
purchase at all pools and
lucky door prizes to be
won at each venue.

This is an alcohol and smoke
free family event and no
glass will be permitted.

Friday 26 January
10.00 am - 4.00 pm

For more information visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3810 6666
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WE D D IN G S
     AT IPSW I CH CI VI C C E N T R E

     T h e k i s s . T h e c a k e. T he w a l t z .
     Mome n t s th a t wi ll l a s t fo rever.
     We wi l l h e l p c re a t e t he d a y
     you’ve a l w a y s dre a m ed o f
     with s e t a n d c u s t o m
     wedd i n g pa c k a ge s a nd
     o u r five s t a r s e r v ice, a l l
     at a re a s o n a bl e c os t .

       To fin d o u t m o re o r t o
       reque s t th e we d d i ng ki t , vi s i t
       Ipsw i c h c i v i c c e n t re. co m . a u/w ed d i ng s
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Ipswich Film Festival for Youth
Do you know an
aspiring film maker
aged 7-25 years?

If so, make sure they
grab any smart phone
or camera these holidays
and get filming to win
kudos, cash and prizes.

Entries only have to
be 1-3 minutes
long and focused on
the theme GROW.

Entries close
Sunday 28 January

For T&Cs or to sign up for tips and tricks, visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/IFFY
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Ready, set, explore.
      Naeus Explore, your personal guide to the
         best bushwalking tracks in Ipswich.

     DOWNLOAD FOR FREE NOW

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Smart City Snapshot
The Smart City program is positioning Ipswich for the future by creating a
truly connected community full of ideas, energy and innovation. Here are
some of our current initiatives.

   Eight public WiFi precincts and            Australia's largest electric and
  12 sensor network deployments           intelligent transport system program
  covering approximately 40% of            – the Cooperative and Automated
          the city by 2018.                       Vehicle Initiative (CAVI).

       Actively engaging the                    Open data, data which
      community in our digital                anyone can access use and
  evolution through the Smart City             share, is a cornerstone of
      Digital Skilling Initiative.                     Smart City.

     Rosewood and North Ipswich              Currently using drones and
  Reserve is utilising energy efficient     Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to
    LED smart lighting technology.         monitor our natural environment.

For more information about the Smart City Program and initiatives,
visit Ipswichsmartcity.com.au
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Ipswich
                                     t of
                  Be                s

                                                                                                               The Workshops
                                                                                                               Rail Museum
                                                                                                               “History and fun
                                                                                                               rolled into one”

                                                                                                               Reviewed August 2017

                                                                                                     Discover
                                                   Queens Park                                  Ipswich’s unique
                                                   “This place is perfect”
                                                                Reviewed August 2017
                                                                                                neighbourhoods
                                                                                               with the TripAdvisor
           Spicers Hidden Vale
           “Amazing getaway experience”
                                                                                                   mobile app.
                           Reviewed October 2017

                                                                                                               Quest Ipswich
                                                                                                               Service Apartments
                                                                                                               “Clean, professional,
                                                                                                               thorough”

                                                                                                               Reviewed October 2017

                                                       Rafter & Rose Cafe
         4 Hearts Brewing
                                                       “Completely charming”
 Pumpyard Bar and Brewery
                                                                     Reviewed September 2017
              “Excellent brewhouse”

                        Reviewed October 2017

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                             to reviews, maps, and photos.
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17 Nov 2017 to
                      18 Feb 2018

                      Nicholas Street, Ipswich Central
                      www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au
$5 or $

                      OPEN DAILY 10AM - 5PM
                      (Closed 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan)
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            GEass

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Ipswich City Council has
teamed up with the Early
Warning Network to
provide residents with free
early warning alerts for
potentially dangerous
weather and bushfires.

In addition, you will also
receive custom messages
from Ipswich City Council
relating to disaster and
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Residents need to sign up to
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Smartphone app is available
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For more information visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/emergency, phone (07) 3810 6666
or email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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Summer Calendar

      Date        Description                                                  Page

      DECEMBER

         1        Adelina Martinez Quartet                                      15

         2        Mayor's Carols by Candlelight                                  3

                  Sunday Afternoon 'Music on the Grass'
         3                                                                      13
                  at Woodlands of Marburg

         9        View from Madeleine’s Couch                                   15

        10        21st Annual Ipswich Toy Run                                    7

     12, 13, 14   Ipswich Christmas Lights Tours                                 4

        15        Christmas Dinner 'Under the Stars' at Woodlands of Marburg    13

        31        New Year’s Eve                                                11

      JANUARY

        13        Movies in the Park – Banjo Paterson Park                      12

        21        Ipswich Trail Run – Paperbark Flats Picnic Area               18

        26        Australia Day 2018 Free Family Fun Day                        20

        26        Australia Day Celebration at Woodlands of Marburg             13

        26        Movies in the Park – Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve     12

        28        Ipswich Film Festival for Youth Entries Close                 22

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Date            Description                                                                      Page

 FEBRUARY

    9            Turner’s Turn                                                                        15

  10             Movies in the Park – Tom Lenihan Park                                               12

   11            Ipswich Trail Run – Hidden Vale Adventure Park                                      18

                 Valentine’s Day Dinner ‘Romance Under the Stars’
  16                                                                                                  13
                 at Woodlands of Marburg

  18             Built for Speed Finishes                                                             26

  27             Outtawak                                                                             16

 MARCH

    2            Lollipops and Swoons                                                                16

    3            Movies in the Park – Evan Marginson Park                                            12

    4            Ipswich Trail Run – Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve                                  18

                                            Front Cover Image: Splash 'n' Play Waterpark, South Ripley.
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