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May 9: Comedy Roadshow hits Ipswich

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – Ipswich

Australia’s largest comedy festival is packing up and ready to roll. Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, home-delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far.

Featuring fantastic funnymakers Brennan Reece, Dane Simpson, Gillian Cosgriff and Sam Taunton, the Roadshow has it all. It’s stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song – all in one side-splitting show.

WHEN: 7.30pm

WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich

COST: $35

Author Hour: Christine Wells

Delve into WW2 intrigue and mystery as Australian author, Christine Wells shares from her latest novel, ‘The Juliet Code’. Retired British Agent Juliet must face her demons to discover the fate of a fellow agent left behind enemy lines.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served.

WHEN: 6pm – 7pm

WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich

COST: Free

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Cancer Council Qld Ipswich Volunteers will be holding this event and wish to invite you all to a delicious morning tea. There will be raffles, guest speaker and entertainment thoughout the morning.

As it is our 25th anniversary, we would like everyone to bring along a favourite piece of silver. Children are welcome.

WHEN: 9.30am – 12pm

WHERE: Fellowship Centre, Glebe Road Uniting Church, Silkstone

COST: Free

Story Time - Redbank Plaza

Come along and listen to stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. This month’s theme is Animal Friends.  Story Time is ideal for children under six years of age.  No bookings necessary.

WHEN: 9.30am – 10.15am

WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank

COST: Free

Wriggle and Rhyme at Redbank Plaza

Exploring language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle as we share fun rhymes, songs and stories with our older babies. Ages: 6-18 months with mums, dads and/or carers.

WHEN: 10.30am – 11am

WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank

COST: Free

APPetite to Learn - South Ripley

A feast of handy apps

Apply yourself to a new menu of iPad and iPhone know-how.

Visit the Mobile Library and explore apps for:

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • eBooks and audiobooks
  • News and weather
  • Emergency alerts
  • Music and drawing
  • Brain teasers

iPads provided or BYO iPhone.

Adults and teens 13+ years.

WHEN: 4pm – 5pm

WHERE: Mobile Library, South Ripley, Providence Parade, South Ripley

COST: Free

Tech Time: Wikipedia Wizards

Ever thought about getting involved with Wikipedia but not sure where to start? Jon our hands-on training course and learn how you can contribute to one of the largest online knowledge communities in the world.
Participants must have experience with computers.  This course is run over 4 weeks.

WHEN: 10am – 11.30am

WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich

COST: Free

Ipswich Hospital Museum

View medical and nursing objects dating from the early 1900s onwards. An exhibition themed around maternity care and anaesthetics is currently on display.

WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.

WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital

COST: Free entry

Bootcamp - HIIT

Head along to Bootcamp. Active Parks HIIT class is where you perform a short burst of high-intensity (or max-intensity) exercise followed by a brief low-intensity activity, repeatedly, until too exhausted to continue. This is a school term activity.

For more Bootcamp classes – Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here

WHEN: 5.30pm

WHERE: Alfred Seymour Park, 10 Enson Street, Bundamba

COST: Free

19th & 20th Century Works

View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.

WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14

WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich

COST: Free entry

Sing with the Miner Chords

Like to sing? Join Ipswich A Capella Harmony Club – the Miner Chords. Men and women of all abilities welcome. For more information phone David Green on 0407 831 326 or Gordon Dryden on 0414 294 120.

 WHEN: 7pm-9pm

WHERE: Old Ipswich Courthouse, 75 East Street, Ipswich

COST: Membership applies

Silk Road Belly Dance

Silk Road Belly Dance and Low Impact Exercise class is suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels.

WHEN: 6.45pm every Wednesday.

WHERE: Masonic Hall, Nicholas Street, Ipswich

COST: $12

Yoga

Yoga is a complex system that focuses on harmony between body and mind.

WHEN: 6.30pm every Wednesday.

WHERE: Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors Street, North Ipswich

COST: $10

Little Gems Playgroup

Little Gems Playgroup meets at Gailes Community House for fun indoor/outdoor play. It is a great way to meet other parents, grandparents and carers.

WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Wednesday

WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes

COST: Free

Women's Singing Circle

Hearts in Harmony came about through the passion of two friends, Angela Burdett and Tamara Harmony, who want to share the amazing feelings of connection and support that can be experienced when sharing your voice in song.
All Singing Circles & Workshops are non-auditioned & open to women of all ages & abilities with no previous experience necessary.

WHEN: 7pm every Wednesday.

WHERE: Sacred Cow Yoga Studio, 233 Brisbane Street, Ipswich

COST: Cost is $15 per week casual rate or $120 per term

Genies in residence

Meet members of the Ipswich Genealogical Society at the Ipswich Central Library every Wednesday.

WHEN: 10am-12pm

WHERE: Ipswich Central Library

COST: Free

Providence Mummys Playgroup

Providence Mummys playgroup is for children zero to five years and is run by local parents and caregivers, with a range of activities designed to meet the needs of children attending. BYO snacks. All welcome. No cost and no need to RSVP, just show up.

WHEN: 9.30am-11am every Wednesday during school term

WHERE: Providence Community Centre, Amity Way, South Ripley

COST: Free

Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection

See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.

Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm

WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚  Ipswich

COST: Free

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