In this episode of Talkin’ Toowoomba, we sit down with Rosie Bambrick—ambassador for Hope Horizons and a survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Rosie opens up about her diagnosis at just 31, the reality of treatment, the shock of remission, and how she rebuilt her life while supporting others on their own cancer journeys.

This episode is part of our series with Hope Horizons, shining a light on locals impacted by cancer and the people who walk beside them.

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The content of the Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast is provided for general information and community interest only. It should not be taken as professional, financial, medical, or legal advice, and must not be relied upon as such. Listeners should seek independent, qualified advice relevant to their own circumstances before making any decisions.

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We’re relaunching with a renewed purpose, in proud partnership with Hope Horizons, to share powerful conversations from locals who’ve walked through cancer and come out the other side with strength, support, and stories worth telling.

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The content of the Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast is provided for general information and community interest only. It should not be taken as professional, financial, medical, or legal advice, and must not be relied upon as such. Listeners should seek independent, qualified advice relevant to their own circumstances before making any decisions.

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Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 59 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

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Hope you are enjoying the many events of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers happening all this month.

The Ergon Energy Night Garden is on every day 6 pm till 8.30 and it's free

Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

Monday 13.09.2021

Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm

Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday14.09.2021

Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 15.09.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park

A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.

The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30

Thursday16.09.2021

#Carnival of flowers garden tours

Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September

Full commentary, air-conditioned bus , a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs

Parking in Kitchener Street,

Friday 17.09.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

Toowoomba Orchid Show at St Paul's Lutheran Church hall, James & Phillips Streets 8:30 am - 03:00 pm daily until Tuesday 21st

Festival of the Big Cow at Highfields Pioneer Village Recognising the history of the dairy industry in Australia 9:00 am - 05:00 pm Daily until Sunday 26th

There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.

Saturday 18.09.2021

The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade starts at 10 am departs from the corner of Herries & Hume Streets, continues along Herries Street, turns right into Ruthven Street, right into Margaret Street, left onto Hume Street, and finishes on Godsall Street Oval on the corner of Hume & Godsall Streets. There are road closures in place around Toowoomba CBD on Saturday 18 September

Chalk Art in the Park at the Botanic gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Sts 9.30 to 12.30

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Sunday 19.09.2021

The

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 58 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.

This week we talk to

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Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

Monday 30.08.2021

Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm

Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday31.08.2021

Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 01.09.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park

A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.

The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30 pm

Thursday 02.09.2021

Carnival of flowers garden tours

Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September

Full commentary, air-conditioned bus, a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs

Parking in Kitchener Street,

Friday 03.09.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.

Saturday 04.09.2021

10:00 am - 04:00 pm the Oakey Urban Landcare Group will open the Cockburn Landcare Research Centre during the Carnival of Flowers.

Come and discover the Koala Habitat Project surrounding the Research Centre, and learn about other environmental projects in the Oakey District. Free Entry. Signs will direct from Beale Street, Oakey.

Queens Park 9:30 till 12:30 Chalk Art in the Park and Live music 2 till 5

National Tree Day 2021

More than 2000 new trees and 300 native shrubs and grasses will be planted out across three Toowoomba Region parks on Saturday 4 September To register your interest, call Council on 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Live music @ Laurel Bank Park Saturday and Sunday 9:30 till 12:30 and 2 till 5

Sunday 05.09.2021

The

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 57 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.

This week we talk to Rebecca from Bracknell Lodge about the BUSH CHOOKS AND ROSTERS Event on Saturday 28th August

Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

All this week is book week

Monday 23.08.2021

Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm

Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday 24.08.2021

Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Story Time @ Oakey Library 11:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 25.08.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park

Thursday 26.08.2021

Oakey Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 6:00 am - 08:00 am Oakey Cultural Centre

Friday 27.08.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

Cobb and Co Trivia Night @ Cobb n Co celebrating National Science week 6 till 8 PM tickets online

Wear It Purple Toowoomba 3:00 pm - 06:00 pm Civic Square, Toowoomba Live Music, Information Stalls, Prizes, and Giveaways

Community Bushfire Discussion for Ravensbourne and surrounding area 5:30 pm - 09:00 pm @ Perseverance Hall

Saturday 28.08.2021

Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Bush Chooks and Roosters 2 till 11:45 Pm a fun day for the whole family @ Bracknell Lodge supporting Tonys kitchen

Sunday 29.08.2021

The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am

Have a Go Pottery Workshop @ Wild Woman Designs studio 8588 New England Highway, Hampton, 12:30 pm - 02:30 pm

Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us info@sjamedia.com.au remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 56 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.

This week we hear from a local author who is launching a book to help young children with their fears of going to sleep just in time for next week which is book week

Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

Wednesday 18.08.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30am - 10:00 am Queens Park

Friday 20.08.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

Saturday 21.08.2021

Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Blacksmithing Basics Workshop (Two Days)Cost: $410 includes expert instruction, all materials, and meals Time: 8 am - 4 pm (both days)

Sunday 22.08.2021

The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am

Aberfeldy Farm & Barn 12 till 4 pm Free BYO event or food and coffee available from vans on site. Market stalls are set up inside the barn.

Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us info@sjamedia.com.au remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba

For Monday 9 August 2021

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 55 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.

This week we hear from the Catholic Care Family Relationship Centre and what they do to help the community

Now lets catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.

Monday 9.08.2021

Storytime is on again all this week at various locations around the Toowoomba Region including Crows Nest Pittsworth, Oakey, Queens Park, Highfields and Toowoomba, check council events pages for days, times and locations

Friday 13.08.2021

40 min Sci-Fi Short Film produced in Toowoomba & South-East Queensland.

Join us for the Official Premiere of 'Cadence'! at the Strand Theatre Toowoomba from 7:00pm

Sunny Vicars accomplished small-group singer performs All that Jazz is featured at Toowoomba Jazz Society Jazz Night 7:45pm - 10:45pm North Toowoomba Bowls Club,

Saturday14.08.2021

Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Sunday 15.08.2021

The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6am

Tour the Royal Bull's Head Inn, 59 Brisbane Street , Drayton 10:00am - 02:00pm

Darling Downs Trike Tours offers tours to suit every budget and taste 9:30am - 01:00pm Queens Park Frogs Hollow, Crn Hume & Margaret Streets, TOOWOOMBA

Well that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus , find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us info@sjamedia.com.au remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 54 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen.

This week I am talking to Kate from Classic Beauty Therapy they can now proudly say that they are Toowoomba's first Sustainable Salon and the first in Queensland. Hear what all this means.

Now let's catch up on some news around town and what's on this week.

Well, we attended the Christmas in July Networking Event on Saturday hosted by Terri Adams-Munn from Ten Thousand Dreams, and Dale Kaschula of Kasch Designs & Personal Styling.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ What a great night of fun and Christmas celebrations in July.

Saturday 24.07.2021

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Sunday 25.07.2021

Italian Cooking Workshop with Foodie Shots Come and enjoy a Foodie Shots Cooking Workshops with one of Toowoomba's longest-serving chefs Stephen Simon as he takes you through many of the techniques and sharing inside tips and tricks to ensure you can wow your family and friends. @ Rosalie House Vineyard and Cellar Door, see foodieshots.com.au for details

TOOWOOMBA FASHION MARKET 8 till 12 its free · 520 Ruthven St, Entry is via Kwong Sang Walk

Miniature Train & Vintage Model T Bus Running Day, 10 AM – 2:30 PM Highfields Pioneer Village

The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am

Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us info@sjamedia.com.au remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba