AGM + The Art of Vinegar Making – presented by Jenni, Wren Herbal
Sunday 1 February 2026
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
AGM (30 minutes starting at 1.30 pm followed by The Art of Vinegar Making at 2.00 pm)
at Level 3 Meeting Rooms, Toowoomba City Library,
Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
or online via Zoom
This event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.
Bookings are Essential
Please book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending. BOOK HERE
What We’ll Do
1.30 pm to 2.00 pm – Annual General Meeting
Please join us for our AGM which will be short (30 minutes).
The AGM will adopt the Financial Statements including Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet for the last reportable financial year (1 January to 31 December 2025). The President’s Annual Report will also be presented.
All positions on the Management Committee will be declared vacant.
Written Nomination Forms before the AGM are welcomed and should be sent to info@permaculturetoowoomba.com.au by Sunday 25 January 2026. If no written nominations are received for a position, nominations from the meeting will be accepted.
Management Committee Roles for 2026 will include:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Vice President
- Membership Registrar
- Events Coordinator
- Welcoming Officer
- Events Host
- Newsletter Editor
- Social Media Admin
- Technology Coordinator
- 2 x Committee Supporters
2.00 pm – The Art of Vinegar Making presented by Jenni, Wren Herbal
The Art of Vinegar Making
Traditional Fermentation for Everyday Health and Living
with Jenni from Wren Herbal
Vinegar making is a simple, ancient skill that transforms everyday scraps into something deeply useful and nourishing. In this practical workshop, Jenni from Wren Herbal will guide us through do’s and don’ts for the art of making vinegar at home using fruit scraps, flowers, herbs, and even vegetables.
You’ll learn how vinegar supports everyday health and life from cooking, dressings, and preserving, to natural cleaning, hair care, and even adding to pets’ water. There is also a lot of information currently about using Vinegar daily for health benefits, so Jenni will discuss this topic in some detail.
This session is perfect for anyone curious about fermentation, low-waste living, or building practical household skills.
Participants will receive clear instruction so they can commence the vinegar-making process with confidence at home.
What You’ll Learn
- How to start your own vinegar using kitchen scraps and garden ingredients.
- The basics of creating vinegar starters.
- Tips for successful vinegar making and how to troubleshoot problems.
- Everyday health and household uses for vinegar including culinary, personal care, and cleaning.
- How this skill fits into a low-waste, permaculture-inspired lifestyle.
Who Will Benefit from this Workshop?
- Gardeners, fermenters, and home preservers.
- People interested in practical, low-waste living.
- Permaculture enthusiasts and curious beginners.
- Anyone wanting simple, useful skills they can use straight away.
About Jenni and Wren Herbal
- Jenni Pemberton is a Qualified Professional Clinical Herbalist.
- Jenni gained her Western Herbal Medicine Qualification and has been supporting people with a wide range of concerns to regain their individual health and vitality.
- https://www.wrenherbal.com.au
- Meet Jenni the Herbalist.
Wren Herbal was established by Jenni Pemberton upon completion of her formal study in Western Herbal Medicine in 2017 and since then has participated regularly in practical training sessions presented by well renowned speakers through ANTA and other organisations to continually improve and update her knowledge.
Now, Jenni’s major focus is directed to a process she refers to as “Digestive Retraining”.
In many instances, the illnesses and health challenges that people are experiencing will benefit from not only changed diet, but also the process of repairing and healing the digestive system. Following this process enables the body to regain balance and function properly so that food is digested and nutrients are absorbed into the body, just as they should be.
Directing focus on “Digestive Retraining” can also improve quality of Skin (eg Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea), Chronic Inflammation in the body (eg Arthritis and Joint Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases, Glucose Intolerance, Cardiovascular Disease), Allergies, COPD, Mood and Hormone Balancing (assisting Menopause as well as Period symptoms).
Other, more commonly experienced health issues such as Reflux, Bloating, Constipation can also be improved when this treatment is followed as prescribed.
Consultations can be made by emailing: jenni@wrenherbal.com.au
Afternoon Tea (provided) and Share Table
A light afternoon tea 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 afternoon tea (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
- First-time Visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. Event – $10 per person
- Non-Members – $20 per person
- Children attending with an Adult – Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)
Membership 2026 – Now Due
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/