Connect and Learn - The Cannery is Coming!

Connect & Learn + Share Table

The Cannery is Coming!

presented by Colin Dorber

Monday 17 November 2025

6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

at Level 3 Meeting Rooms, Toowoomba City Library, Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets, Toowoomba, QLD 4350

or online via Zoom

You'll receive the Zoom link after you book.

This event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.

This is our last Connect and Learn evening for 2025 and is a FREE event for all interested people. Please bring your family and friends to hear about this important initiative in our region, and experience a little of what Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. offers members.

Bookings are Essential

Please book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending.

What We'll Do

6.30 pm - Learn - The Cannery is Coming!

Presented by Colin Dorber

What We'll Learn

Colin Dorber is the long-standing founding director of the Lockyer Valley Fruit and Vegetable Processing Company Limited trading as Lockyer Valley Foods.

In that capacity, Colin has worked with his board and the Lockyer Fruit and Veggie Cooperative to raise the funds to ensure that the 55 ha site that they have acquired soon has a cannery delivering services to the community, profits to its shareholders, and job opportunities and growth for the region.

Come and hear the story !

7.45 pm – Connect – Light Supper (provided) and Share Table

A light supper will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options).

Please bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste.

Sharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations, and then allow you to browse, connect and make your selections during supper

Parking

Free off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).

Access

The venue has access for wheelchairs, walking frames, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision).

We hope we see you there!

What to Bring

• KeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we're trying to minimise waste) 

• Donations of surplus produce for the Share Table

Share Table

Do you have surplus?

We encourage you to bring your surplus produce, plants, seeds, books, craft supplies, and resources to share with others at our events.

Some ideas of what you could bring include – fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, milk, jams, pickles, preserves, jars, ferments, starters, SCOBYs, seeds, plants, seedlings, cuttings, tubers, pots, tools, gardening magazines, permaculture books, recipes, patterns, manure, coffee grounds, compost additives, worms, mealworms, wool, fabric, craft supplies, soap, natural cleaning products, plastic alternatives, produce bags – the list is extensive.

Please bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing.

Cost

• Financial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. - Free

• Non-Members - Free (as a special pre-Christmas bonus)

• Children attending with an Adult - Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)

Membership 2026

Annual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It's only $50 per person or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home.  

Financial Members can attend events and workshops during the year at no cost. 

You can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event.

Membership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/