Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Metro Hotel Ipswich International (The Top Place to be for a Top Day out!)

Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Tuesday 1st November 2011 from 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Includes buffet lunch and a selection of beverages for your table
(House wine, local beer and soft drink)
$65.00 per person

Proudly supporting:
The Ipswich Hospital Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
(Sunshine Circle Appeal)
Enjoy the Race on the Big Screen * Sweepstakes and Raffles
Best Dressed and Best Hat competition * Lucky Door Prizes
Bookings are essential, to avoid disappointment please book early as places are
limited.

Phone: 07 3812 8077 or Email: eventsipswich@metrohg.com


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The Ipswich 300 is Less Than Two Months Away!

The Ipswich 300 is less than two months away! If you haven't yet booked your corporate hospitality for this fantastic Event, it's not too late!

Until 29 July 2011, when you or your company books 4 or more seats in our 'Accelerator Club' you will go into the draw to win one of the following priceless Ipswich 300 Event experiences:

WIN a Hot-Lap in a V8 Supercar at the Ipswich 300!
A Hot-Lap in an actual V8 Supercar around the Ipswich 300 track.

or

WIN a Ipswich 300 Event Experience you will NEVER forget, including:
Course Car Ride for two people in the Pedders STP Safety Car
Grid Walk for two people
A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Ipswich 300 for two people.

As an added bonus, until 29 July 2011, when you or your company books a table of 10 in our fantastic Accelerator Club, you will receive an extra seat for FREE, plus the chance to win one of the fantastic prizes listed above.

For more information on corporate hospitality at the Ipswich 300 call the V8 Supercars Sales Team:

Jamie Black - 02 8353 7740 - jbl@v8supercars.com.au

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Brisbane's Backyard - Beautiful Ipswich

Brisbane's beautiful backyard, which includes the Scenic Rim, Country Valleys and Ipswich, is the focus of a campaign run by Brisbane Marketing designed to attract visitors to the region.

The campaign features hotels, B&Bs and retreats in the region - a leisurely one hour drive west of Brisbane- offering great accommodation deals until March 28.

Brisbane Marketing Leisure Tourism Director Cathie McBean said the depth and breadth of tourism products and experiences in the Scenic Rim, Country Valleys and Ipswich regions are perfect for people to explore over the Easter long weekend break.

"This campaign is timely, while only two months since the floods it is important we send out a very clear message - the Scenic Rim, Country Valleys and Ipswich- Brisbane's beautiful backyard- is open and ready for families and visitors to enjoy," she said.

"We want to educate people in Brisbane about the amazing country experiences to be had right on their doorstep.

"In the Ipswich region people can explore historical landmarks like the Ipswich Heritage Trail, or the award-winning Workshops Rail Museum; or adrenalin lovers can get their fill with skydiving, hot air ballooning or driving a V8 Supercar at the Queensland Raceway.

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Wanted: Miss Showgirl Entrants

FAR from the beauty pageants of old, today’s Ipswich showgirls need to have it all.

The Ipswich Show Society is searching for a local woman to become the “face” of the show as the 2011 Miss Showgirl.

Open to women between the ages of 18 and 27, contestants are judged on a range of criteria, including their general knowledge of Ipswich, as well as their personality and presentation.

The competition offered entrants the opportunity to develop public speaking and networking skills, with contestants mingling with everyone from politicians to business people, said 2010 title holder Louisa Dossetor.

She said it also gave women the opportunity to learn the finer arts of deportment and etiquette.

“It is not a fundraiser and it is not a beauty pageant,” Ms Dossetor said.

“Young women are judged on how they carry themselves and represent their local region.”

The Mt Crosby pharmaceutical sales rep said the competition also enabled young women to gain a range of marketable skills.

“When you finish school and uni, sometimes it is a struggle to find things to put on your resume,” Ms Dossetor said.

“By being part of the competition it shows you are involved in the local community.”

Ms Dossetor said the competition was also a great way to meet other like-minded young women.

“The competition has moved with the times,” she said.

“They have changed the age requirements so older people can be involved.

“It is definitely not old-fashioned.”

The 28-year-old, who went on to beat other young women from the Ipswich region’s country shows at the sub-chamber level, represented the region at the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl awards at the Brisbane Ekka last year.

Ms Dossetor said for four days while she was competing at a state final, she and her fellow finalists had been “treated like royalty”.

“To go to government house and meet Governor General Penelope Wensley was a real privilege,” she said.

Entries in the 2011 competition close on April 1.

For more information, prospective entrants can ring the show office on 3281 1577 or visit the website, www.ipswichshow.com.au

Josephine Gillespie - The Queensland Times

Shane Watson returns to home town of Ipswich to help lift locals' spirits

SHANE Watson has revealed plans to finish his career as an opener as Australian cricket's golden boy returned to home town Ipswich yesterday to apply his Midas touch to the flood-ravaged community.

Putting an end to debate over his long-term role in the Australian set-up, Watson scuppered suggestions of a shift down the order after blasting a majestic 161 not out to sink the Poms in the one-day series opener at the MCG on Sunday night.

Less than 14 hours after his 150-ball masterpiece, Watson arrived in Ipswich, reaching out to his people as he surveyed the wreckage of Queensland's worst natural disaster in 37 years.

Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale said Watson's presence underlined the region's solidarity and the 29-year-old is determined to be the backbone of Australia's top order for as long as he wears the baggy green.

"Absolutely, I love being an opener," said Watson, who made a guest appearance at Bunnings in Booval yesterday to sign autographs for locals.

"It's such a great challenge, whether it's day one when it's swinging and seaming with the bowlers nice and fresh, or day three when you can take them down. I want to stay there for good. It's the challenge I want."

Watson began his Test career in the middle order but the blond all-rounder has emerged as one of Australian cricket's finest openers.

Since being elevated to the apex of the order against England in July 2009, Watson has hammered 1696 Test runs from 36 innings at the world-class average of 49.88.

But his one-day pyrotechnics show on Sunday night is evidence of how much more he can offer in the Test arena. "It's one big score, it's nice to do it but I don't think it will put an end to it [criticism of his struggle to convert starts into huge Test scores]," said Watson, who failed to score a century during the Ashes despite getting a start in nine of his 10 innings.

"I will have to do it consistently over a period of time to know that I'm doing the right things mentally and technically. It's a nice step but I have to do it consistently."

Watson toured parts of Ipswich with Pisasale yesterday and paid tribute to the toughness of the locals.

"It's humbling. All I wanted to do growing up was emulate someone like Allan Langer, who was playing for the Broncos, and also Craig McDermott [former Test bowler], who'd been through the same system I'd been through," Watson said.

"Ipswich people are tough people. There's no doubt it is a hard time but I know everyone will come together to help out.

"I've been very lucky to grow up in Ipswich and get the grounding in life and cricket. They are a resilient society so it's nice to be able to help the people."

See source article by daily telegraph

Images by Getty

latest flood images taken on the streets of Ipswich

See above slideshow for images of the streets of Ipswich, QLD as at Janaury 12th, 2011.