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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers bus trip – By Denis Anthonisz Source : Silverscene Official Newsletter Thirty-six members and friends chased ‘flower power’ in Toowoomba and it was a wonderful day…. except for the weather. Toowoomba delivered its inclement best of showers and top of the mountain fog, however this failed to curtail an enjoyable day of ‘flower magic’ and Silver Fawn community. Our Belbaker bus also enjoyed us celebrity status as it was the Maroons’ Bus that transports the Queensland Rugby League team in its quest for the Holy Grail. And it was expertly driven in tricky conditions by the lovely Lou, a commercial pilot on Covid enforced sabbatical. First stop was the beautiful Laurel Banks Park, awash with colourful gardens. The floral display ‘What flutters by’ was absolutely stunning and was revealed in all its glory when one mounted the viewing platform. Gastronomic delights are always top of the list ...