Ipswich in Spring 2022

Your guide for entertainment, events and activities Ipswich in Spring 2022

Ipswich.qld.gov.au

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

Welcome to the latest edition of our region’s seasonal guide for spring. It is the perfect time to put a spring in your step and get out and about to explore what is happening in the city. Ipswich is the perfect mix of old and new and Galvanized – the festival of heritage, showcases our rich past. Be transported back in timeby visiting iconic venues and historic sites and participating in open days, tours, demonstrations and workshops. The festival runs across 11 days from 1 to 11 September. Our skies will be filled with Royal Australian Air Force aircraft for the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo from 29 to 30 October. Council has partnered with Defence to host this spectacular event. Vintage and modern Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts over RAAF Base Amberley and free community viewing hubs in Ipswich, Springfield and Rosewood during the two-day event. Front cover: If you love discovering something a little different and eclectic when you’re shopping, Ipswich’s Top of Town fits the bill. If you have any feedback regarding the Spring Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2022 At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect.

A Breath of Fresh Air is the theme this spring for the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY). Up and coming young film makers aged seven to 25 are invited to create and submit their short films to be in the running for some awesome prizes. Submissions are open until 16 September, and a screening and award ceremony will be held on 15 October. It is time to start digging out your Christmas lights for the Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, which will be opening soon. Entry is free and you have a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Now is also the time to think about who you know for the Ipswich Australia Day Awards. Nominations will be opening soon, and I encourage you to nominate someone in our community who inspires you and helps make Ipswich a great place to live, work and play. So, this spring feel rejuvenated, discover Ipswich and enjoy what our beautiful region has to offer! As activities, programs and events may cancel or move subsequent to publication of this brochure, no responsibility is accepted for accuracy of content. This publication is copyright. Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968 (C’wlth), no part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, micro copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permissions. If you wish to disseminate or share this information and or images please contact Ipswich City Council for permission.

PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP WITH ACTIVE PARKS

Join one of our free Active Parks sessions and surround yourself with greenspace as you run, walk, bend or twist to a healthier self.

Aqua Fitness

Mondays 9.15 am Goodna Aquatic Centre, Goodna

HIIT

Tuesdays 9.00 am Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains

Core Strength Yoga

Tuesdays 4.30 pm Faye Carr Park, Ripley

Boxercise

Tuesdays 4.30 pm Browns Park, North Ipswich

Yoga

Tuesdays 6.00 pm Queens Park Croquet Hall, Ipswich

Boot Camp Boxercise

Wednesdays 4.30 pm Goupong Park, Collingwood Park

Thursdays 9.30 am Lobley Park, Churchill

Zumba

Thursdays 9.30 am Blackstone Hall, Blackstone

Line Dancing

Thursdays 6.00 pm Queens Park Croquet Hall, Ipswich

Yoga

Saturdays 7.30 am Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes

Tai Chi

Sundays 10.30 am Browns Park, North Ipswich

Activities run each week during school terms.

To book your place at a session, or find out more information about our other free programs visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activehealthy

Construction of the $80 million Brisbane Lions new stadium at Springfield Central is progressing well, with the stadium expected to be ready for its first event from November. The facility will not only be the new home of the Brisbane Lions but will also provide Ipswich with exceptional sporting facilities and boost the region’s economic potential. The boutique stadium, training and administration centre will be home of the Brisbane Lions’ champion men’s and women’s teams and provide state-of- the-art facilities for a variety of local sports, clubs and the community. As the region prepares for Brisbane 2032, the timely construction of this complex will enable Ipswich to host sporting events during the Olympic Games. A joint initiative of the Brisbane Lions, AFL, Ipswich City Council, Springfield NEW BRISBANE LIONS STADIUM HEADS FOR COMPLETION

Construction is progressing well on the new Brisbane Lions stadium at Springfield Central

City Group, and the State and Federal governments, the complex will also house important community facilities. Council has invested $20 million in the project to help deliver long-term value for the region’s growing economy. This investment is not only for AFL – it is also supporting our region for its long-term viability, to draw visitors from far and wide, provide opportunities for our bright young sporting stars and gain spin-off economic benefits for our business community. The project is being managed by the COHA Group and the construction of the stadium is being completed by Hutchinson Builders. The stadium will be known by both its gazetted name, Springfield Central Stadium, and Brighton Homes Arena.

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For the second year in a row, Ipswich Libraries has been awarded for its outstanding excellence in innovation alongside key revitalisation projects; a community shaping Ipswich Central Partnership and the Façade Improvement program. The accolades were achieved at the recent Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Queensland Excellence Awards. The Ipswich Children’s Library is a unique space, providing interactive and engaging learning opportunities for young people and offering a library experience unlike any other. Ipswich Children’s Library is a purpose- designed space and one of the central features of the revitalised Nicholas Street Precinct. The LGMA Queensland Awards for Excellence acknowledged and celebrated IPSWICH CHILDREN’S LIBRARY AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

the best of local government initiatives across Queensland. Two other council initiatives were also finalists in the 2022 LGMA Queensland Excellence Awards: Ipswich Central Partnership – finalist for ‘community shaping’ category Façade Improvement Program – finalist for ‘teamwork’ category A prosperous and vibrant city needs a strong heart and the work that council has been doing with the community is about creating the right environment to attract investment in Ipswich Central. Ipswich Central is a place of significant heritage, commercial and community value, that plays an important cultural and civic role within the region.

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Follow the Trail, Read a Tale, Have an Adventure!

Ipswich Nature Centre

John Nugent Way Bridge, Robelle Domain

The Workshops Rail Museum

The first 5 years last a lifetime. slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever FREE EVENT

Ipswichlibraries.com.au | (07) 3810 6815

A road treatment being trialled in Ipswich has the potential to reduce dust and maintenance costs for suitable gravel roads, while also potentially providing a cost-effective way to create more reliable local road infrastructure. The new low-cost technique had been applied to Hodgsons Road at Walloon to test and demonstrate its suitability for local roads. The approach is to simply bitumen seal the existing gravel pavement, without altering the pavement depth or road alignment. If successful, it will provide a low-cost, sealed surface to a gravel road that would otherwise not meet the criteria ROAD TRIAL COULD BRING BIG BENEFITS TO RURAL AREAS

for the full expense of designing and constructing a sealed road. It also reduces the gravel road maintenance cost on roads it is applied to. There are potentially many benefits to the road treatment method. It is good for the environment as gravel roads lose about 10mm to 15mm per year under traffic. The bitumen seal protects against this loss of valuable pavement material and reduces the dust nuisance to local residences.

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FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY

clock Sunday 25 September 2022 | 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Location-Dot Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre – 81 Riverview Road, Riverview

Dispose of domestic BBQ gas bottles, marine distress flares and household chemicals for free at the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre. Standard disposal fees apply for other waste items.

For a complete list of accepted items visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/waste

Celebrate sustainability across the city in October.

View the program of events at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/sustainability

LESS TO LANDFILL

URBAN GREENING

ACTIVE TRANSPORT

CLIMATE ADAPTATION

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

THE BEST OF IPSWICH IN SPRING

IT’S TIME TO SHED THOSE EXTRA LAYERS AND ENJOY THE SUNSHINE. AS WE MOVE INTO SPRING THERE’S SO MUCH TO DISCOVER IN THE HERITAGE CITY.

ENJOY A PICNIC IN THE SUNSHINE

Whether you’re looking for a spot to lay out your own spread, or want someone to do all the work for you, you’ll find your way to picnic heaven with this list, including places that will even prepare

and style your picnic for you. Find your perfect picnic spot at Discoveripswich.com.au/picnics

HEAD OUTSIDE AND GO BIRD WATCHING Spring is a great time for bird watching as baby birds are starting to hatch. Plus, as the weather warms up you can get a dose of sunshine while hiking and surrounding yourself in nature at places like the Purga Nature Reserve, Denmark Hill and White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate . Discover places to see the birds at Discoveripswich.com.au/birdwatching

SHOP IPSWICH’S HERITAGE If you love history and shopping, then Ipswich is the place for you. With more than a few shops dedicated to antiques and collectables you’ll be in your element. Explore the Ipswich Antique Centre and The Vintage Advantage in town, then head out to Marburg to Scotland Yard Antiques and The Black Museum . Shop Ipswich’s heritage at Discoveripswich.com.au/vintagestores

HAVE A HISTORIC WEEKEND By footpath, tour coach or car, there’s plenty for history lovers to explore in the city of Ipswich. Besides entire streets lined with stately colonial Queenslanders across the city, there are plenty of public landmarks to take in and many are in use, creating a character-filled backdrop for the events, organisations and businesses inside. Grab historic weekender ideas at Discoveripswich.com.au/heritage-weekend

FIND A PLAYGROUND WITH A CAFE NEARBY

Are you looking for a place to take the kids where they can burn off some energy and then indulge in morning tea? Or an ideal spot to meet up with friends for a play date followed by lunch? Then check out these top spots including Panorama Park , Queens Park and Spring Lake Park . Pick and choose playground options at Discoveripswich.com.au/playgrounds

For further info visit DiscoverIpswich.com.au

IPSWICH AMBERLEY

AIR TATTOO

Free Community Viewing Hubs

Defence, in partnership with the Ipswich City Council, will host the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo at Australia’s largest Air Force base, RAAF Base Amberley.

Experience the sights and sounds of the flypasts at one of council’s free viewing hubs. Gather your family and friends and visit one of three sites across the city; Ipswich, Springfield and Rosewood. Themed Viewing Hubs will offer clear

sight lines in the direct path of the flypasts, defence commentary of the air displays and food trucks. The flypasts will grace the city skies twice daily; during the morning 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, and again in the afternoon from 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm.

For more information visit Ipswichfestivals.com.au/ipswich- amberley-air-tattoo-2022

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2-4 September Various Fire Station 101 Theatre

Friday 9 September 11.00 am Ipswich Civic Centre Morning Melodies

Saturday 10 September 7.00 pm

10-18 September Various Ipswich Civic Centre Musical

Studio 188 Live Music

(07) 3810 6100 Ipswichciviccentre.com.au/whats-on

Studio188.com.au/whats-on Tickets:

Wednesday 14 September 6.00 pm

Friday 16 September 7.00 pm

Studio 188 Live Music

Ipswich Civic Centre Family Entertainment

21-22 September 11.00 am and 6.00 pm daily

23-24 September Various Ipswich Civic Centre Musical

Ipswich Civic Centre Family Entertainment

Friday 30 September 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 30 September 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

Saturday 1 October 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Cabaret

Tuesday 4 October 6.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Family Entertainment

(07) 3810 6100 Ipswichciviccentre.com.au/whats-on Studio188.com.au/whats-on

Tickets:

Friday 7 October 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Life Story

Wednesday 12 October 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Dance

Tuesday 18 October 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Theatre

Friday 21 October 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Wednesday 26 October 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Music

Thursday 27 October 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Theatre

Friday 28 October 8.00 pm Studio 188 Trivia

Friday 28 October 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

(07) 3810 6100 Ipswichciviccentre.com.au/whats-on Studio188.com.au/whats-on

Tickets:

Saturday 29 October 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

Friday 4 November 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

Friday 11 November 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

Friday 11 November 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Live Music

Saturday 12 November 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

Friday 18 November 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 25 November 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Live Music

Saturday 26 November 7.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute

(07) 3810 6100 Ipswichciviccentre.com.au/whats-on

Ipswich Australia Day Awards

NOMINATIONS OPEN Friday 16 September 2022

Show thanks to our local heroes and those inspiring individuals who go above and beyond, with the honour of an Australia Day Award. You can even recognise your favourite event!

Nominate them at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/ausdayawards

A major visitor upgrade has reactivated a hidden bushland gem in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. About $900,000 of Enviroplan funds have been invested into an upgrade at the Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve. The old, degraded infrastructure was essentially demolished and replaced with exciting new facilities that celebrate this forested nature reserve. This includes a large disability accessible bridge, a nature-based playground, open grass areas, three shade shelters, DENMARK HILL’S NATURAL BEAUTY MAJOR UPGRADE BRINGS VISITORS BACK TO

The site has a strong connection to Traditional Owners and part of the extensive construction project had involved creating cultural totem landscape poles. One of the site’s uses was as a high location where Traditional Owners could communicate via smoke signals internally and with others seeking permission to travel through their homelands. The totem-style sculpture recognises the connection and importance of this site to Traditional Owners and will be painted in colours reflective of council’s Indigenous Signage Manual.

barbecue, viewing platforms and upgraded lighting and pathways.

Council is planning a series of activations and small events in coming months to entice visitors and groups to enjoy this renewed conservation area.

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A SEASON OF CHALLENGE

VENTURE into the great outdoors! With over 6,000ha of open parks and conservation areas it’s no wonder Ipswich is starting to become the home of so many outdoor recreation and endurance events. Take part in a season of challenge with cycling, mountain biking and trail running events to suit the whole family.

99BIKES CYCLE AND TRAIL RUN EPIC Saturday 10 to

Sunday 11 September 2022 Hidden Vale Adventure Park

99BIKES DINGO DUO Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 November 2022 Hidden Vale Adventure Park The 99 Bikes Dingo provides fun and entertainment for the whole family. With plenty of racing options including, ride only, run only, full duathlon, the Duo Intro and an event just for kids! The award-winning 99 Bikes Cycle Epic is a great mountain biking tradition that began in 2002 with a bunch of mates challenging themselves on a 117km epic trail ride. Join in on the action in this mountain bike marathon!

MORE INFO

To register for an event visit Ipswichfestivals.com.au

ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

A Breath of Fresh Air

2022 THEME:

Friday 16 September 2022 18–25

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ENTRIES CLOSE: AGE CATEGORIES:

SCREENING AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Saturday 15 October 2022 Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich Ipswich.qld.gov.au/iffy ENTER NOW

EXPLORE MORE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Visit the Nicholas Street Precinct these school holidays and enjoy daily stage shows, a round of putt putt mini golf and get up close with the Jurassic Dinosaurs in Tulmur Place.

Arts and crafts Mini markets Free 3-hour parking Zero-depth water play

Visit our website for dates and times. Nicholasst.com.au

Spring has arrived making it the perfect time to garden! Each financial year, Ipswich residents can collect six free plants for your home. This helps to develop a greener and more beautiful Ipswich. Plants at Queens Park and mobile nurseries suit our local climate and soil conditions, so you can have a garden you love. To collect your plants, make sure to provide one of the following:

Current Rates Notice (yours or landlord’s) Queensland Housing Commission Card Defence Housing Voucher For opening hours or to find a mobile nursery visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/freeplants

Competition ‘Tis (nearly) the season, dig out your Christmas lights and decorations!

Entries for the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition open Monday 31 October! Christmasinipswich.com.au

Ipswich is a thriving, vibrant city where you can explore rural retreats, indulge in unexpected delights and immerse yourself in nature. It’s a place where we celebrate heritage

and champion the new, where you can take in country views and cityscapes, where you can take the time to treat yourself and your family to some fun and adventure.

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GALVANIZEDIPSWICH.COM.AU

Welcome to

Welcome to Galvanized, a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Ipswich region’s best heritage experiences and events. This unique festival, now steaming into its second year, will once again transport the community and visitors to the region back in time to when Ipswich was Queensland’s centre for heavy industry. From blacksmith workshops and digital blueprint rebuilds to bootleg brew, bushy beards and legendary motorbikes, lose yourself back in time across 11 days and nights packed with hands-on historic activities and unmissable yesteryear social outings. With nearly 100 years of legal expertise in the Ipswich region, McNamara Law is proud to present Galvanized in partnership with Ipswich City Council and hopes you’ll enjoy the festival. Whether it’s exploring iconic venues, legendary and historic sites, sharing in First Nations cultural experiences, or participating in special open days, tours, demonstrations and workshops, there’s something for everyone at Galvanized.

Mayor Teresa Harding City of Ipswich

PeterWilkinson, Managing Director and Jeremy Bruce, Director McNamara Law

WHAT’S ON

First Nations Celebrating our first nations heritage and culture with information and images, dance, song, story, weaving and workshops. Social Events Relive the eras from colonial dance and music in the 1800s, the decadent 1920s to mid-century retro chic. Workshops Join hands-on heritage workshops from blacksmithing, silversmithing to sourcing and writing about family and history. Vintage Postcard Series Picture Ipswich postcards will be available at Ipswich Libraries, Ipswich Visitor Information Centre and key festival venues, while stocks last. Collect them all! George Brockwell Gill Postcard Series George Brockwell Gill has become synonymous with Ipswich architecture as many of the city’s iconic buildings are his work, produced over his 55-year long career. The postcards feature five key buildings with a QR Code leading to a virtual Heritage Trail where you can map your own experience.

Talks and Tours Enjoy guided bus and walking tours with discussions that reminisce on Ipswich’s shared past by day and at night. Exhibitions and Open Days See heritage Ipswich buildings in miniature, a collection of foreigner items from the Railway or step back in time with rail, road and a recreated heritage village. Online Curate your own collection at Picture Ipswich or recreate the old town in digital block building software.

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FIRST NATIONS

GALVANIZED OPENING EVENT

YARNING AND WEAVING

Nunukal Yuggera will open the festival with dance, song and story, in a traditional welcome ceremony. Their performances captivate audiences, through their honest, heartfelt and spiritually lifting expression as if the Dreamtime unfolds before the eyes of the observer. Thursday 1 September 5.30 pm Memorial Park

Join Nadine Foley of Culture Weave for a morning of creativity, conversation and connection. Learn ancient weaving techniques as well as how to source materials from your own backyard or recycling stash. Chat, share, discuss and have a yarn together while creating your own unique work of art. Saturday 10 September 10.15 am – 11.45 am The Bubble (Children’s Event Space) 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Come in and enjoy a unique experience, make your own quality didgeridoo and learn to play. Available for men and boys of all ages, all equipment, tools and safety wear are supplied. Saturday 3 and Saturday 10 September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Didgeridoo Festivals 10 Lorikeet Lane, Augustine Heights $330 (includes all materials) CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

CULTURE ON COUNTRY

Immerse yourself in nature, with access to hiking trails, including a short walk around the lake between the two picnic areas, taking you through the bush tucker area. Celebrate first nations culture with food,

story, arts and images. Sunday 11 September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Carmichaels Road, Purga

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

SOCIAL EVENTS

IPSWICH - MID CENTURY CHIC

Explore the growth of new suburbs and the changing streetscapes of Ipswich from the 1940s to 1969. This was a period that saw Ipswich house design shift from the classic Queenslander, austere post-war era to architecturally designed mid-century modern classics. Friday 2 September 5.30 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

LIMESTONE FROLIC

Join us to experience history and discover colonial dance by watching a performance, and the opportunity to participate in the dances. Presented by Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke accompanied by Phillip’s Dog, Australia’s premier colonial dance band. Friday 9 September 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

PROHIBITION PARTY

Seeking a sensational night where you can dress to impress, grab a ‘bootleg’ brew, try your hand at ‘play poker’ in the museum’s games parlour? Hit the dance floor and swoon to Jazz Age tunes, hop on a historic first-class train carriage and steal a few photos before the guards check your tickets! Saturday 3 September 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm The Workshops Rail Museum North Street, North Ipswich $21 Early bird, $18 Annual Pass holders, $25 at the door (Eftpos only) Bookings essential

GALVANIZED QUARTET

Be transported by Bentley Strings, a collective of Brisbane’s premier musicians, who have performed across the world and for both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. They will pair an hour programme of unique pieces old and new, in the stunningly ambient St Mary’s Church. Saturday 10 September 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm

St Mary’s Church, Woodend $15 Adults, $12 Concession

BIKES, BEARDS + BBQs

Sunday 4 September Father’s Day 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct

Celebrate Dad with a mouth-watering selection of food and smoked meats from food vans, a display of heritage motorcycles and retro era cars and music. Get him involved in Ipswich’s own Beard and ‘Stache competition or blacksmithing, woodworking and men’s shed groups.

FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

For Beard and ‘Stache Competition

WORKSHOPS

FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH

Saturday 3 September | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Monday 5 September | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Wednesday 7 September | 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Thursday 8 September | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Friday 9 September | 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Saturday 10 September | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

The Ipswich Genealogical Society will be open to members and visitors to learn about Family History Research at Brigg House, including local and Family History records both electronically and hard copy.

Brigg House, Cooneana Heritage Centre 1041 Redbank Plains Road, New Chum

FREE

DIGITAL BLUEPRINT BUILDS

Thursday 1 September 3.30 pm – 4.45 pm Springfield Central Library

Use blueprints from Picture Ipswich and Queensland State Archives to recreate historic buildings using digital block building software. Choose your design and bring history to life. Suitable for ages 8-11 years with parents/carers.

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Join heritage trade Blacksmiths and see demonstrations in drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting. HANDS-ON WORKSHOP - BLACKSMITHING

Saturday 3 September 9.00 am – 12.00 pm or 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (half day) Sunday 4 September

9.00 am – 4.00 pm (full day) The Workshops Rail Museum North Street, North Ipswich $150 (half day) $240 (full day) includes all materials

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS – METALSMITHING

Join Silversmith Jemica Ostrofksi and learn how to design and fabricate a metal piece of jewellery with basic metalsmithing techniques. Get your hands dirty and make something special to take home.

Saturday 3 September 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm The Workshops Rail Museum North Street, North Ipswich COST $150 includes all materials

You have completed your research, now what? How do you transform your notes into an engaging history that people actually want to read? Historians Dr Toni Risson and Dr Ana Stevenson will discuss their approaches to writing family and local history. Tuesday 6 September 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich CHASING OUR PAST: WRITING HISTORY

PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY PAPERS Learn methods for the long-term care of your family history documents; including handling, storage and digitisation of a range of paper- based materials such as letters, diaries, certificates and maps. Presented by professional conservator Lydia Egunnike. Friday 9 September

This workshop will identify key historic photographic processes found in local and family history collections and provide practical ways to care for them. This will include guidelines on safe storage and handling methods. Presented by professional conservator Lydia Egunnike. Saturday 10 September 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich CARING FOR YOUR HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

10.00 am – 12.00 pm Rosewood Library

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TALKS AND TOURS

IPSWICH GHOST TOURS

Ghost Tours Australia combines the unique

Friday 2 September - Ipswich CBD Saturday 3 September - Ipswich General Cemetery Sunday 4 September – Ipswich CBD Friday 9 September - Ipswich CBD Saturday 10 September - Ipswich General Cemetery and Goodna Cemetery Sunday 11 September – Ipswich CBD All tours start at 7.30 pm $35 Adults, $30 Concession, $25 Child/Teen

experience of visiting some of the nation’s most historic haunted sites with the ancient art of storytelling.

TORCHLIGHT TOURS

See the museum like never before on an evening Torchlight Tour. Explore the museum’s stories and history in a unique experience that uncovers the tales told by past workers and explore the darker side of our rail history.

Friday 2 September - Ipswich CBD Saturday 3 September - Ipswich General Cemetery Monday 4 September – Ipswich CBD Friday 9 September - Ipswich CBD Saturday 10 September - Ipswich General Cemetery and Goodna Cemetery Sunday 11 September – Ipswich CBD All tours start at 6.00 pm, 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm

Tickets $15 per person, minimum age 12, Be quick to book, only 20 people per tour.

SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL TOUR

Join your guide to explore Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve and learn about its conservation values and history. Established as a reserve in the 1880s, it sits above closed-off mine tunnels, with part of the walking trails following the former coal-skip tramway. Saturday 3 September 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm Saturday 10 September 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve 53 Quarry Street, Ipswich $5 for individuals or $10 for family group EXPERIENCE NATURE: GALVANIZED WALKING TOUR AT DENMARK HILL

Join a guided tour through the museum, highlighting the history of the RSL building and discuss the heritage of this site. See the crypt, honour boards, stained glass window, original paintings commemorating the light horse and memorabilia display cases. Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 September 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Ipswich RSL, 63 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

FREE

Experience the mystery and beauty of Cooneana Homestead built in 1868, the museum, buildings and night forging with local blacksmiths. Immerse yourself in the haunted history and hear classic ghost stories, urban legends and true tales of tragedy, mystery and myths of Ipswich. Wednesday 7 – Friday 9 September 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm 7.30 pm Haunted Tour $6 entry $10 includes Haunted Tour COONEANA AFTER DARK

FORGOTTEN TYPE TOUR - WITH ELLIOTT BLEDSOE

Go hunting for ghost signs on Brisbane Street! See the streetscape differently as you seek out fading painted signs and other text remnants that reveal the hidden history of Ipswich. Join us after the walk for an optional historic research workshop and uncover the stories behind the signs. Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 12.00 pm Meet at corner of Nicholas and Brisbane Streets, Ipswich

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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The tour will include the history of the cemetery, the headstones and their makers, stories and hardships of the early settlers and stories on those who helped create the City of Ipswich. Sunday 4 and Saturday 10 September 10.30 am – 12.00 pm Ipswich General Cemetery HISTORY OF IPSWICH GENERAL CEMETERY WITH LOST IPSWICH WHERE HISTORY RESTS - PIONEERS OF IPSWICH AND Discover streets lined with cherished heritage homes, grand churches, historic pubs and stately civic buildings including St Mary’s Church and the RSL Memorial Hall. Hear stories of a bygone era as your guide gives you a glimpse into the lives and legends of Ipswich’s early pioneers. Tours includes Devonshire morning tea with scones, fruit and cakes, scrumptious lunch with complimentary drink and information pack. Friday 2 and Friday 9 September 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Commences from Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, Queens Park, Ipswich GALVANIZED HERITAGE BUS TOUR WITH DISCOVER IPSWICH FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

A two-hour walk through the Ipswich CBD to discuss buildings and businesses which once existed in the city. The tours will focus on The Top of Town, the Ipswich CBD and Nicholas Street. LOST IPSWICH WALKING TOURS - WITH LOST IPSWICH

Saturday 3 September | 2.00 pm Sunday 4 September | 9.00 am Saturday 10 September | 10.30 am Meet at corner of Nicholas and Brisbane Streets, Ipswich

FREE

Enjoy the beautiful ambience of live music as you are guided through the iconic St Mary’s church. St Mary’s is an icon of Greater Ipswich and invites everyone regardless of their age, culture, faith, and personal situation. Friday 2, Saturday 3, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September 7.30 pm St Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Woodend ST MARY’S CHURCH TOURS AND MUSIC

Adult $60, Concession $55, School Aged Children $50

FREE

EXHIBITIONS AND OPEN DAYS

A wonderful display of quilts and other various crafts made by our local, very talented crafters. Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 September 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Sunday 4 September 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church Brisbane Street, Ipswich $5 per person ST PAUL’S QUILT AND CRAFT DISPLAY

HISTORIC BUILDINGS OF IPSWICH EXHIBITION - IN MINIATURE

FOREIGNERS ON THE SLIDE

Welcome to our Foreigners on the Slide show! Join us in the theatrette for a pictorial display of foreigner objects made at the Ipswich Railway Workshops from the Museum’s collection. There are all types of objects from money boxes to deep sea fishing reels. Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 9.30 am – 4.00 pm The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich Entry is included with Museum ticket

An outstanding scale model exhibition of historic Ipswich buildings. Built using materials - wood, fabric, plastic, metal and clay. Ipswich Mini Crafters are very imaginative recyclers. Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 September 9.00 am - 3.00 pm (Monday - Saturday) 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm (Sunday) St Paul’s Anglican Church

FREE

BACK IN TIME AT COONEANA

Experience the daily lives of your ancestors with old-fashioned games, arts, crafts, weaving and blacksmithing. Don’t miss the classic motorcycles, learn how to search your family history, while listening to bush poetry and live music outdoors. Food and drinks available to purchase on the day or try your hand

Sunday 11 September 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Cooneana Heritage Centre 1041 Redbank Plains Road, New Chum Adults - $7.50 Children 4-12yrs - $5 Family - $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children)

at churning your own butter to enjoy with handcrafted damper.

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The brief for you, the guest curator is simple: Picture Ipswich provides the photos, and you, in turn, use your unique perspective of our city to identify a collection of images that speak to their experience of and with Ipswich’s heritage. View the specially curated collections online at PictureIpswich.com.au. PICTURE IPSWICH: CURATE A COLLECTION

GEORGE BROCKWELL GILL TOUR

George Brockwell Gill has become synonymous with Ipswich architecture as many of the city’s iconic buildings are his work, produced over his 55-year long career.

Scan the QR Code which will lead you to a virtual Heritage Trail, giving you the chance to map your own experience. The trail features twelve Brockwell Gill architecturally designed buildings across the Ipswich CBD and surrounds.

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Technical College – 88 Limestone Street, Ipswich

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EVENT PARTNERS

Cooneana Heritage Centre City Design Branch Infrastructure and Environment Department Didgeridoo Festivals Elliott Bledsoe Ghost Tours Australia Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland Ipswich Catholic Community Ipswich Genealogical Society

Ipswich Historical Society Ipswich Libraries Ipswich Mini Crafters Ipswich RSL Sub Branch Ipswich Visitors Information Centre Ipswich Wood Crafts Club Lost Ipswich Nicholas Street Precinct Nunukal Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Troupe

Picture Ipswich Queensland Colonial Association Inc. Queensland Metal Artisans Collective

Queensland Museum Network Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artisans of Ipswich Inc. St Paul’s Anglican Church The Pumpyard Brewery The Workshops Rail Museum