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Toowoomba councillor Kerry Shine and Mayor Geoff McDonald, fourth from left, with Yarraman SES members Michael Apperley, Tanja Eindorf, Fay Watkin, Brad Little and Michael Horrigan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 9, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yarraman residents had a double day of activities to enjoy at Errol Munt Park on Saturday, with emergency services displays in the morning followed by the Colours Of Yarraman Fun Day in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

There was lots of information available from the QAS and Yarraman Local Ambulance Committee, including CPR demonstrations.<\/p>\n

The QFES, SES and local rural fire brigades also had vehicles on display and information stalls.<\/p>\n

Other Yarraman-based groups and businesses also had stalls, including Yarraman Cares and Wild Horse FM.<\/p>\n

Recently appointed Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald and Cr Kerry Shine took the opportunity to chat to local volunteers and residents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The free fun day included the announcement of the prize winners in the annual Colours Of Yarraman junior and senior competitions (see below).<\/p>\n

There were also food stalls, live music and children’s rides.<\/p>\n

The activities were organised by the Yarraman Progress Association.<\/p>\n

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Colours Of Yarraman Competition Winners:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Business Displays<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Yarraman Kindy ($90)
\n2nd – Yarraman Gallery and Gifts ($50)
\nSpecial Mention – Yarraman Cares<\/p>\n

Best Front Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Janice Wooler ($50)
\n2nd – Darrell Barnes ($30)<\/p>\n

Best Vegie Patch<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Yarraman Kindy ($50)<\/p>\n

Art Competition 3-5 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Leon ($20)
\n2nd – Luka ($15)
\n3rd – Holly ($10)
\nHighly Commended – Jaycob<\/p>\n

Best Decorated Pot 3-5 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Kaydius ($20)
\n2nd – Declan ($15)
\n3rd – Violet ($10)
\nHighly Commended – Kenzi<\/p>\n

Colouring Competition 3-5 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Naraiden ($20)
\n2nd – Ross ($15)
\n3rd – Abi ($10)
\nHighly Commended – Frankie<\/p>\n

Mini Garden 3-5 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st – Jameson ($20)
\n2nd – Sonny ($15)
\n3rd – Lucas ($10)<\/p>\n

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Jo Stokes, from The Rocknrollabillys, was part of the trio keeping the crowd entertained with some classic music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade members Michael Dunn, Yasmin Spring and Russell French<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yarraman QFES members … Firefighters Jaydon Orme, Jason Collins and Ricky Allen with Captain Andrew Hopkins and Lieutenant Douglas Canniford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald, front row, and his wife Lisa, back row at left, with, front row, Murgon QAS Officer-in-Charge Will Gersekowski; back row, Yarraman Local Ambulance Committee members Judi Hutchinson and Linda Smith; TRC Cr Kerry Shine and WDRC Economic Development Program Leader Prince Lo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Diana Brown, Keith Buchanan, Prue Lewis and Jo Hurley, from Yarraman Cares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wild Horse FM’s Jane Hodgkinson with recently appointed station manager Amanda Gordon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Toowoomba Regional Council rangers Marcus Moloney and Darryl Turner, from the TRC’s Conservation and Pest management department at Goombungee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the entries in the Mini Garden competition … part of the Colours of Yarraman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A close-up detail from one of the Mini Gardens, which at several feet tall wasn’t that mini at all!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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