October 2020

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JAZZ SCHOLARS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE

CLARENCE City Council has young musicians through the announced the recipients of the Clar- Scholarship program which has ence Jazz Festival Scholarship 2021 been running since 2012. program. This year’s recipients will bring a The Clarence Jazz Festival is dedi- wealth of diversity and talent to the cated to supporting and developing 25th anniversary of the festival.

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From left, Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship 2021 recipients Sacha Flores, Erin Sherlock and Sarah Eddleston.

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2 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Community News Council News School providing a healthy start CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL WORKS: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2020 Key decisions at council meeting held Roads on 21 September 2020 included: • Pothole repairs at South Arm, Sandford and Acton. • Approved development applications at Rosny and Shoreline; the change of use to a • Guidepost replacement continues bottle shop in Warrane; and the creation of throughout the municipality. easements at Howrah and Lindisfarne. • Clarence Street safety upgrade • Adopted an application for a planning scheme stage two from Wentworth Street amendment and change of use in Bellerive. to Shoreline Drive. • Adopted the No Spray Register Policy; • Stage two replacing decking of the Sponsorship Policy; and Council Meeting Bellerive Boardwalk. Schedule for 2020-2022. • Reseal preparation on Cleve Court. • Approved the allocation of funds as part of the • Construction of stairs in Beebo Clarence City Council Community Recovery Place linking to Joy Court. Grants 2020. • Construction of concrete section of • Approved an intention to enter into two leases path on the Barilla Rivulet Track. with Equestrian Tasmania and Hobart Archers • Gravel footpath upgrade on Clifton for land at Roscommon. Beach Road. A meeting was also held on Monday 12 • Bellerive Pier (Kangaroo Bay). October, with highlights to be reported in the • South Street/High Street next edition. roundabout reconstruction in Bellerive. Upcoming council meeting dates: Monday 2 November 2020 at 7pm. Available via Drainage From left, Member for Franklin David O’Byrne, Rokeby Primary School teacher Carla Brown, leaders Chloe and Belle, and principal Benjamin Richardson. livestreaming through council’s website. • Minor drainage works as required. • Stormwater pit maintenance at A NUMBER of schools to not only start the day teacher Carla Brown, they step up and show EVENTS various locations. across the Clarence with a good breakfast, Chloe and Belle reached initiative for something • Stormwater upgrade at Runway Plains area on the Eastern but also to make friends out to local Labor they believe in,” he said. Living Well in Clarence: Place. Shore have been offering and bond with staff.” Member for Franklin “I truly believe in the Special workshop event on Saturday 7 November breakfast club programs After one of the David O’Byrne for some benefits of breakfast 2020. Workshops will be held between 9.30am Parks and Reserves for kids. school’s toaster stopped help in getting a new clubs and of all our kids and 12.30pm. Free event. Bookings essential via • Elevated work platform tree work They are being run working properly, the toaster for the club. having a good, healthy Eventbrite.com.au. at various locations. by volunteers who want school struggled to keep Mr O’Byrne said he breakfast to start the day • Park maintenance as per to ensure that kids get a up with the demand at was happy to help. to give them the best great start in the morning the breakfast club. “We must reward our chance to learn and be EXHIBITIONS established maintenance with a good breakfast With the help of young Tasmanians when the best they can be.” Ferrosols and Track-beds: Laura Gillam schedules. that sets them up for a Exhibition at the Schoolhouse Gallery from 16 • Clarence MTB Park public toilet big day of learning. October to 8 November 2020, Wednesday to installation. Rokeby Primary School Sunday, 11am – 5pm. • Flagstaff Hill Track in the Meehan leaders Belle and Chloe LINDISFARNE SERVICE CENTRE Range. regularly turn up to the free form: Rebecca Holmes and Laura Carey school’s breakfast and said • Entry Track at Clarence MTB Park. Exhibition at Rosny Cottage from 16 October – 8 they really appreciated Full driveway service - Log book & warranty November 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – • Barilla Rivulet Track in Cambridge. what it meant to them servicing - Tyre stockist - Wheel alignments 5pm. • Risdon Vale public toilet and and their school mates. changeroom upgrades. “Here at Rokeby 151 East Derwent Highway COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS • ANZAC Park clifftop fencing Primary School, we see a number of students installation. Lindisfarne Richmond Floodplain Study regularly attend breakfast Have your say on the Richmond Floodplain Study. • Lauderdale Oval visitor club,” principal Benjamin Consultation closes 30 October 2020. changerooms upgrades. Richardson said. 6243 5990 “This gives an LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Sign up to Your Say Clarence to be notified of Natural Area Management opportunity for students • Maintenance of walking tracks in upcoming council community consultations at natural areas and Tangara Trail. www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au. • Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various John RECREATION Natural Area Management Plans. 1 JANNAH COURT My Neighbourhood: • Maintenance of tracks as per MORNINGTON Peers Find where tracks, parks, beaches, community Safety Audit recently undertaken. êEFI SERVICE halls, sportsgrounds and dog exercise areas • Heap burns as required. Bayfield Street TAB (Alderman) are in Clarence at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/ • Commencement of road verge êIMMOBILISERS myneighbourhood. 8 Bayfield Street Clarence City maintenance program. êAIR CONDITIONING Rosny Park Council (Opposite Flight Centre)

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Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 3 Community News JAZZ SCHOLARS HIT THE RIGHT NOTE FROM FRONT PAGE of Music who is jazz for several years. to offer these talented “The scholarships City Council Deputy them.” classically trained and • Erin Sherlock, a year emerging musicians provide each recipient Mayor and festival con- The Clarence Jazz The 2021 recipients are: is studying contem- 12 Elizabeth College the opportunity of six the opportunity to gain vener Alderman Heather Festival will run for seven • Sarah Eddleston, a porary piano jazz and student studying jazz months private tuition. further learning, build Chong said. days from Wednesday 17 year 12 student at vibraphone. trumpet and compo- The program’s empha- confidence and play with “We are proud to February until Tuesday 23 the Hobart College • Sacha Flores, of Eliz- sition. sis is on training for im- a professional jazz ensem- support these emerging February 2021 on Ho- enrolled in University abeth College, who Clarence City Council provisational techniques ble during the Clarence young artists, who have bart’s Eastern Shore with of Tasmania (UTAS) is a piano player and has partnered with UTAS and live performance Jazz Festival,” Clarence a bright career ahead of free and paid concerts. Conservatorium has been learning Conservatorium of Music outcomes. Clarence approves Community Recovery Grant recipients CLARENCE City Council endorsed 18 organisations at its recent meeting to receive funding to support its COVID-19 pandemic recovery initiatives and projects. Support for community groups was approved in June 2020 as part of the council’s budget estimates and its COVID-19 Social Recovery Action Plan. The COVID-19 Social Recovery Action Plan is aimed at providing support to vulnerable people within Clarence through the Financial Hardship Pol- icy, Community Recovery Grants and homelessness initiatives. A total of $55,916.59 was approved for From left, eager nippers Bella Copeland, Nellie Bailey, Sara Hare and Anna Clingeleffer take part Community Recovery in the 2019-20 Clifton Beach Nipper Program. Grants and awarded to a number community community of Clarence.” Club of Lindisfarne Rosny College groups, not-for-profits An extensive list of – community events School Association – and sporting teams for projects will commence marquee ($1,500). Taiko Primary School projects that continued shortly with funds being Clifton Beach Surf Life performances ($4,050). to build a resilient dispersed this month for Saving Club – Return to St Aidans Cricket Club community. programs and activities Play ($10,000). – new women’s cricket Clarence City Council such as purchase of event Colony 47 – SE@ team ($1,500). Mayor Alderman Doug equipment, upgrades to RCH Program – Hire Me Tasmanian Multiple Senator Claire Chipman said the grant sporting equipment to ($4,134.20). Birth Association – round received strong increase participation, Cremorne Community Tasmanian Multiple Birth interest from many local educational events with Group – community Association Connection groups across the three emergency services and marquee ($3000). Project ($1,279.49). tiers of funding available growth of new sporting Grace Church Rokeby Dominoes Basketball CHANDLER – $1,500, $5000 and teams. – portable sound system Club – growth of junior $10,000. “Applicants were ($1,500). basketball ($2,500). Senator for Tasmania “This grant round awarded on merit and Hobart Bangladesh Eastern Suburbs Rugby had a particular focus their ability to address Community Inc – A Day Union Football Club on initiatives that the needs of the for Moms ($2,807.90). – junior development would benefit the Clarence community,” Lindisfarne Sailing ($1,142). Your Liberal Senator Clarence community Clarence City Council Club – upgrade of life Grace Christian and contribute to social Deputy Mayor Alderman jackets ($1,500). Church – equipment working for LYONS recovery following the Heather Chong, chair Neighbourhood Watch bundle ($3000). COVID-19 pandemic,” of the grant assessment Tasmania – Cuppa with a Hobart Archers – he said. panel, said. Cop ($1,500). contactless member “We are pleased to Successful recipients One Community registration and user 03 6223 1135 support applicants for full of the COVID-19 Together – Shaping the identification ($2,500). [email protected] and partial project costs Community Recovery Plains ($4,800). The Parkside for their activities that will Grants were: Pipe Clay Coast Care Foundation – All Abilities SenatorChandler assist in the ongoing health Clarence Sunrise, – Creative Cremorne inclusive Community senatorchandler.com.au Satellite of the Rotary ($4,997). ($4,206). and wellbeing of the Authorised by Senator Claire Chandler, Liberal Party of Australia, 152 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000

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4 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Community News Walking Trail GARDENING IN OCTOBER October is the time when most prepared beds containing plenty of Tasmanians plant their tomatoes. organic matter – they will not need There are more varieties to be fertilised then until fruit set of tomatoes than any other with a food with plenty of potash. vegetable, so it is always When watering your tomatoes Expansion interesting to plant a couple of new give them a good soaking, not varieties amongst your favourites a quick spray with the hose as A CONCEPT the south side of the hill “We have also in Lauderdale for people each year. regular watering helps stop fruit development plan for a to residential and rural proposed a section near looking to build a new The heritage varieties offer great splitting and the bottom of the parcel of land bordering residential lots. the top of the hill for a home. flavour, but are not as disease tomato blackening. Lauderdale and “Maintaining the picnic and barbecue area “Our proposal will resistant as the more modern To help prevent fungal diseases, Sandford will provide existing bushland so everyone can enjoy allow more people varieties. it is important to water below the outstanding community and habitats is really the magnificent views.” to enjoy the fantastic Make sure you plant your leaves. recreation and important from Another beachside lifestyle,” he tomatoes in a sunny spot protected Now you can look forward to environmental benefits an environmental environmental benefit said. from strong winds, into well- some beautiful tasty tomatoes. including an expansion perspective and our of the proposal is “I’ve lived in of trail networks. models show it would the protection and Lauderdale most of my PLANTING IN SEPTEMBER Local landowner also mean any future future proofing of the life and believe there is Dean Richards has subdivision would be Lauderdale Saltmarsh. no better place to raise Vegetable Seeds Herb & Flower applied to council effectively invisible from The saltmarsh is a family. Seedlings Seedlings to have the growth Lauderdale.” one of the largest in “The land is fully Capsicum Beetroot Alyssum boundary of the Council already leases the Derwent estuary, serviceable with existing 73-hectare parcel a portion of the land containing a number of sewage and water Chillis Carrot Dahlia on Richardsons Hill that contains a section threatened species and is so there are no real Cucumber Lettuce Fox Glove reviewed to allow future of the Tangara Trail a key migration site for impediments to people Zucchini Parsnip Hollyhock rezoning, half of which which runs along the many birds. building there in the will be public open Lauderdale Saltmarsh. “The proposed future. Celery Peas Lobelia space. The proposed public 35-hectares of public “We have a bit of Pumpkin Pumpkin Marigold “A lot of thought and open space would space includes the a way to go before Leek Silverbeet Petunia consultation has gone enable the existing expected migration we see the concept into the concept plan for Tangara Trail to link pathway of the saltmarsh,” become a reality, but we Lettuce Sweet corn Salvia the site,” Mr Richards to other coastal trails Mr Richards said. believe we have ticked Spring Onion Potato Larkspur said. further south. “We have received the required boxes to Tomato Impatiens “We are proposing to “The bushland on really positive support enable a rezoning to be rezone nearly 50 per the site is well known for this protection accommodated. cent of the land, which to many locals and is including backing “We have had strong OTHER JOBS FOR SEPTEBER contains virtually all of currently being degraded from the University support from a number • Feed lawns with a high nitrogen fertilizer the existing bushland on from unregulated use,” of Tasmania which is of Aldermen and • Trim new growth on hedging plants the site, to public open Mr Richards said. involved in managing council staff, and if we • Feed citrus plants with a complete citrus food. space. “Our proposal would the future of the get the go ahead the “The concept for allow the trails on the saltmarsh.” development will really • Feed pot plants and re-pot if pot bound or potting mix has broken down. the remaining parcel site to be accessible by Mr Richards said kick-start the local and • Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars on new growth. involves rezoning the whole community to there is currently an broader economies after HAPPY GARDENING FROM THE PINES LANDSCAPE existing cleared land on enjoy. absence of vacant land COVID.” AND GARDEN SUPPLIES!

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This year council is placing particular emphasis on those that have risen to the challenges of COVID-19.

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Lauderdale Primary School prep students Grace Traynor, left, and Elsie Godfrey. 1300 732 377 TUCKED away in the guards, and developed for these animals and who are able to learn RTO 60071 Tangara Trail are many interpretative signage and thought it would be a about the local area in a www.onroadoffroad.edu.au native creatures, including commemorative plaques wonderful way to get unique, hands-on way,” the vulnerable Eastern at each bunker. local young people he said. Barred Bandicoot. Students decorated involved and spread “We are grateful to all Last month, prep the tree guards prior awareness,” she said. who are involved in this students from Lauderdale to planting and put the “The school has been and other landcare and Primary School joined plants in the ground with fantastic every year and volunteering programs in the Bandicoot Bunker the assistance of teachers we are grateful for the around Clarence. Buddies program and parents. ongoing support of the “Contributions, no which is run through The Bandicoot Bunker Clarence City Council to matter how small, can a partnership between Buddies program was make it happen. make a lasting impact for Clarence City Council set up in 2017 by Acton “When the new plants generations to come.” and the Acton Park Park Landcare Group and tree guards are in The Acton Park Landcare Group. president Sharon Smith place it is a joyful sight to Landcare Group is The students pitched and then Lauderdale behold.” establishing a wildlife in and helped, watching Primary School prep Clarence City Council corridor and wildflower new native plants being teacher Jess Fulton. Mayor Alderman Doug walk on the Tangara placed in the ground The Bandicoot Bunker Chipman said council Trail and volunteers are to help boost native Buddies has been was delighted to support needed. shrub and understorey running annually ever this program which had All members of the shelter for small birds since and was a finalist so many community community are warmly and marsupials such in the 2017 Tasmanian benefits. invited to volunteer with as the Eastern Barred Landcare Awards. “Through our grants the Acton Park Landcare Bandicoot. Ms Smith said the program, we have been Group. The Acton Park program had exceeded able to see this program To join the email list, Landcare Group her expectations. benefit not only the request to join the group prepared holes for the “We saw a need for natural environment, via Facebook or email plantings, provided increased habitat and but also the children actonparklandcare@ the plants and tree regeneration spaces and other participants gmail.com. 6

6 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Community News Find out more about TasTAFE’s 2021 courses at Info Week TASMANIANS big part in helping him interested in studying gain an apprenticeship. at TasTAFE in 2021 can “When I considered chat to teachers and find my apprenticeship, my out more about courses age (27 at the time) was on offer across more a little bit of a worry for than 20 different industry me,” he said. areas at TasTAFE’s Info “So I came to Week from 2 to 6 TasTAFE and applied November. for Certificate II in TasTAFE is offering Construction which really more than 120 online helped me massively to and face to face find an apprenticeship.” information sessions The qualification during the week across provides core skills to a range of industries help people gain an from business to apprenticeship. health and community It covers use of services, hospitality, construction tools, ICT, horticulture and equipment and power construction. tools, as well as how to Construction work safely at heights, apprentice Tim Paynter and erect and dismantle (pictured) is one of many restricted height Tasmanians who have scaffolding. started on a whole new Participants also learn career path through how to plan and organise TasTAFE training. work and carry out a After 10 years of range of measurements working in various jobs, and calculations, as well Mr Paynter decided it as read and interpret was time to follow his plans and specifications. dream of becoming a Mr Paynter is now builder. close to becoming a Now a fourth year qualified carpenter carpentry apprentice and said he had found that will open up my accredited and industry- Certificate II courses If you’re looking for For more information with Stephen Little TasTAFE’s training, opportunities in life in endorsed qualifications are offered across various a job, want to upskill about Info Week Constructions, Mr combined with learning the trade that I have ranging from Certificate areas to help provide or change careers, or to register for an Paynter said TasTAFE’s on the job, very chosen,” he said. I to Advanced Diploma Tasmanians with the skills TasTAFE’s courses can information session visit, Certificate II in beneficial. TasTAFE offers more level, as well as short they need to gain an help you achieve your https://www.tastafe.tas. Construction played a “I’ve gained skills than 200 nationally courses and skill sets. apprenticeship. career goals. edu.au/infoweek Council launches No Spray Register LOCAL residents will road reserves in front or do so as part of their now have the option alongside their properties application. to be excluded from can apply for the areas No spray areas will roadside herbicide to be marked as a no be clearly identified by spraying with the spray zone. orange markers placed at introduction of Clarence “This register is a each end of the zone. City Council’s No Spray great new asset for our Applications for the Register. community and we invite No Spray Register are Under the ‘Local residents wishing to be open until 30 November Government (Local placed on the register to 2020. Highways) Act 1982’, submit their applications Successful applicants council is responsible now.” will be added to the for the management of To be placed on the register for an initial trial weeds and vegetation No Spray Register, period ending June 2022, within its road reserves. applicants must take after which they must Clarence City Council responsibility for the renew their application. Mayor Alderman Doug management of the For more information Chipman said council weeds and vegetation about the No Spray used several methods in the no spray area Register or to apply, visit to manage weeds and and must submit a plan www.ccc.tas.gov.au/no- vegetation including of how they intend to spray-register. mowing, manual removal and the use of chemical herbicides. “In rural and semi- rural areas, herbicide spraying is an integrated component of the rural verge mowing program, and in urban areas it is used to manage undesirable vegetation to help maintain our city’s gutters, kerbs and footpaths,” he said. “The introduction of the No Spray Register means that residents who do not want From left, Clarence City Council Alderman Beth Warren, who herbicides sprayed on led the motion for the No Spray Register, and Clarence City the council-maintained Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman. 7

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8 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Community News TAKING A STRIDE FOR EPILEPSY ENTERTAINMENT and tally up the distance bating this and even here family and neighbours to group CROON has covered to reach a in the relative safety of sponsor their challenge,” formed its own team to national collective target Tasmania we have had she said. raise funds for Epilepsy of 25,000 kilometres,” more phone calls and CROON member Tasmania’s Walk for she said. support requests than in and Epilepsy Tasmania Epilepsy virtual event. “We want them to set any other year. ambassador Colin Dean Epilepsy Tasmania is their own kilometre goal, “We have a nurse said CROON entered a encouraging people to set their fundraising target and social worker who team in the walk to help take to the streets from and hit the footpath.” travel the state to provide raise awareness about 1 to 25 October as part Epilepsy is a chronic personalised support and epilepsy. of Walk for Epilepsy to disorder of the brain training. “We want to increase support the one in 25 characterised by recurrent “If you know someone the awareness of the fact Australians who have the seizures, with people who has epilepsy and is that epilepsy is probably disorder. experiencing epilepsy in need of support, please one of the biggest bur- COVID-19 restrictions differently depending on encourage them to reach dens on the Tasmanian have meant that the the part of the brain the out to Epilepsy Tasmania health system, and that is planned outdoor event seizure starts and how far or discuss their possible something that Epilepsy was replaced with the 25- it spreads. psychosocial or health Tasmania is working day virtual walk, where Ms Groot said 20,000 issues with their physician towards fixing by letting people could set their Tasmanians have to prevent further deteri- people know that we’re own goals and walk in epilepsy, with a further oration.” here to support all types their own time. 80,000 family members, Ms Groot said many of people in various Epilepsy Tasmania chief colleagues and school Tasmanians had already ways,” he said. executive officer Wendy friends directly affected. jumped on board the “We thought along our Groot said the funds “People with epilep- fundraiser, including local walk we might stop and raised would help people sy are more prone to celebrities that people entertain people by sing- with epilepsy and their seizures when they have could sponsor and a ing a few songs as well.” families. heightened anxiety, canine team that people For more information “We’re asking people depression and feelings of could join with their dog. or to register for the Walk to walk, run, cycle or isolation,” she said. “We hope people for Epilepsy, visit www. From left, CROON members John X and Andrew Colrain, Epilepsy Tasmania chief executive officer swim in their local suburb “COVID-19 is exacer- will ask their friends, walkforepilepsy.org.au. Wendy Groot and Epilepsy Tasmania ambassador Colin Dean with Nilla the dog. PESRAC PHASE TWO SEEKING RECOVERY IDEAS THE Premier’s Economic “It is a widespread tackle this piece of work “Specific individu- “PESRAC will also recovery from COV- businesses, and a further and Social Recovery Ad- call for ideas – we are on its own. al project or fundingWhen a familyshortly is driven launch to a breakingwellbe- ID-19. strengthening of the visory Council (PESRAC) keen to hear from all “We want Tasmanians requests are notpoint, in our there ising no survey, telling which where is also their Its Interim Report iden- government’s Buy Local is set to start collecting Tasmanians who have to help us and respond remit. vengeance willopen lead to all them. Tasmanians. tified 64 key recommen- Policy to support Tasma- information from Tasma- something to offer,” he to our call for submis- “Our phase two report “A series of cross dations to help the state’s nian businesses. DATES nians for its phase two said. sions,” he said. will present broaderThe Bleeding Tree sectoral,brings one professionally-faof Australia’s most - economic and social A further 26 recom- successful and awarded plays of the decade to Hobart. Fri 8 May at 7.30pm (Preview) report due in March next “We are not looking “Respondents will themes and policy cilitated workshops and recovery. mendations are being Critics have hailedWhen Angus Cerini’sa family morbidly is driven hilarious to breaking WhenSat 9 May a family at 7.30pm is (Opening) driven to breaking year. for quick wins, nor are not have to do a lot of responses basedfable on asthe “powerful, regional visceral and round deeply table exhilarating” dis- The Tasmanianpoint,Tue 12 Maythere Gov at 7.30pmis- no tellingprogressed, where suchtheir as pro- theatre “unhesitatinglypoint, recommended”. there is no telling where their Wed 13 May at 7.30pm Chair Don Challen we looking for out- writing – you won’t need information gathered.” cussionsvengeance will will also lead be them. held ernment hasvengeance accepted will leadviding them. further support to Winner of the Griffin Award, Helpmann for Best Play, and Thu 14 May at 7.30pm said after presenting an comes that will take a a lot of paper – but if Mr Challen said there to gather information. all of theseFri recommen 15 May at 7.30pm- Tasmanian businesses by an AWGIE, this is vital,The Bleedingconfronting Tree brings and urgent one of Australia’stheatre. most The BleedingDATES Tree brings one of Australia’s most DATES interim report to the Pre- decade to achieve, but you have a good idea we were four ways informa- “This broad program dations. Sat 16 May at 2pm allocating an additional Marta Dusseldorp successfulstars as the and vengeful awarded playsmatriarch of the decadein this to Hobart. successfulFri 8 and May awarded at 7.30pm plays (Preview) of the decade to Hobart. Fri 8 May at 7.30pm (Preview) Sat 16 May at 7.30pm mier on immediate and we do want to hear want to hear it. tion would be gathereddefiant, blackly comicofCritics consultationtale have of hailedsurvival. Angus is Cerini’s seen morbidly hilariousEight recommenCritics haveSat 9 hailed May- at Angus 7.30pm Cerini’s (Opening)$20 morbidlymillion hilarious as part of the Sat 9 May at 7.30pm (Opening) fable as “powerful, visceral and deeply exhilarating” fable as Tue“powerful, 12 May atvisceral 7.30pm and deeply exhilarating” Tue 12 May at 7.30pm short to medium-term from Tasmanians about “Because we are by PESRAC before the astheatre the “unhesitatingly most effective recommended”. dations have alreadyDURATIONWed 13 May at 7.30pmSmall Business Sustaina- Director: Ben Winspear theatre “unhesitatingly recommended”. Wed 13 May at 7.30pm measures, phase two of practical ways that the focusing on the next two end of the year. wayWinner toof the engage Griffin Award, with Helpmann and for Bestbeen Play, and implemented, 1 hour Thu15 minutes14 May at 7.30pmbility and Recovery Grant Fri 15 May at 7.30pm Thu 14 May at 7.30pm Designers: Peta Heffernanan AWGIE, and this Elvio is vital, Brinanese confronting and urgent theatre. Winner(no interval) of the Griffin Award, Helpmann for Best Play, and PESRAC’s work would government can support to five years, we want “The first is via a sim- collect information from like providing furtherSat 16 May at 2pm program. Fri 15 May at 7.30pm Composer: Glenn RichardsMarta Dusseldorp stars as the vengeful matriarch in this an AWGIE, this is vital, confronting and urgent theatre. Sat 16 May at 7.30pm Sat 16 May at 2pm look at medium and those most impacted by practicable and imple- ple device on ourCast: website Marta Dusseldorp Tasmanians.”defiant, blackly comic tale of survival. support toMarta TasmanianPATRONS’ Dusseldorp starsADVICE as the vengefulThe remaining matriarch in this30 Sat 16 May at 7.30pm longer-term priorities to COVID-19.” mentable ideas – we that every TasmanianJane Johnson PESRAC was estab- businesses,defiant,Contains encouraging blackly adultDURATION comic themes tale of recommendations survival. will be Kartanya Maynard Director: Ben Winspear and graphic1 hour 15language minutes DURATION assist the state to rebuild Mr Challen said obvi- don’t want to be too who wants to can partici- lishedDesigners: Petato advise Heffernan the and Elvio Brinanese government agencies to implemented as soon as 14 Writer: Angis Cerini Director: Ben(no interval) Winspear 15 1 hour 15 minutes Composer: Glenn Richards Designers:TICKETS Peta Heffernan and Elvio Brinanese its economy. ously PESRAC could not visionary. pate in,” he said. PremierCast: Marta Dusseldorp on strategies for purchase from TasmanianPATRONS’ ADVICE possible. (no interval) ARCHIPELAGO PRODUCTIONS, BLUE COW THEATRE Composer: Glenn Richards Jane Johnson PreviewContains $45, adult themes AND THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS Cast: Marta Dusseldorp PATRONS’ ADVICE 14 Kartanya Maynard All otherand performances graphic language 15 Thursday 12th Nov - Saturday 21st Nov Writer: Angis Cerini Janepriced Johnson from $60 – $75 Contains adult themes ARCHIPELAGO PRODUCTIONS The Bleeding Tree brings one of Australia’s most successful and awardedKartanya MaynardplaysTICKETS of the decade to Hobart. and graphic language ARCHIPELAGO PRODUCTIONS,14 BLUE COW THEATRE theatreroyal.com.au 15 AND BLUE COW THEATRE PRESENTS Writer: AngisPreview Cerini $45, AND THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS Critics have hailed Angus Cerini’s morbidly hilarious fable as “powerful, visceralAll other performances and deeply exhilarating” TICKETS ARCHIPELAGO PRODUCTIONS, BLUE COW THEATRE theatre “unhesitatingly recommended”. Winner of the Griffin Award, Helpmannpriced from for$60 – Best$75 Play, and an AWGIE, Preview $45, AND THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS ‘The dialogue spars and parries, words The this is vital, confronting and urgent theatre. Marta Dusseldorp stars as thetheatreroyal.com.au vengeful matriarch in this defiant, All other performances rush in over one another, and the plot priced from $60 – $75 blackly comic tale of survival. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY The powers ahead‘The at dialoguea cracking spars pace.’ and parries, words theatreroyal.com.au THE rush in over one another, and the plot Thursday 12thTHE GUARDIAN Nov - Saturday 21st Nov PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Bleeding powers ahead at a cracking pace.’ ‘The dialogue spars‘The and dialogue parries, spars words and The Director: Ben Winspear THE GUARDIAN rushTHEATRE in over ROYAL oneparries, SAYS… another, words andrush the in over plot one Bleeding Cast: Marta Dusseldorp Jane Johnson Kartanya Maynard another, and the plot powers PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BLEEDING powers ahead at a cracking pace.’ THEATRE ROYAL SAYS… Writer: Angus Cerini Designers: Peta Heffernan and Elvio Brinanese Marta and Ben are launchingahead their at a cracking pace.’ THEexciting GUARDIAN new company here in Sound Designer and Composer: Glenn Richards Lighting Designer: JasonMarta James and Ben are launching their THE GUARDIAN Tree Bleeding Tasmaniaexciting and new we companyare extremely here in Tree TREE excited Tasmaniato support and them we are as extremely they THEATRE ROYAL SAYS… STARRING MARTA DUSSELDORP bring thisexcited award-winning to support them new as they STARRING MARTA DUSSELDORP bring this award-winning new BY ANGUS CERINI Australian play to the Studio stage. 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Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 9 Community News FACEBOOK GROUP GETS A PLUG FACEBOOK Group, and continue to film arising from these groups, normal, and we hope that Plug a Business Tasmania, promotional videos for and fund grassroots by strengthening online which is administered by some of our hidden gems. projects and movements communities to foster Hobart resident Janelle “We extend our to help the recovery of real world initiatives we Larkin, has been awarded heartfelt thanks from local communities. can contribute to greater a $10,000 grant through our community to the “We know that people resilience and capacity to Facebook Australia’s Facebook Australia are adjusting to a new thrive.” Groups Fund. Groups Fund for assisting Plug a Business us to grow through our Tasmania was established Coronacoaster journey.” to promote local Facebook established businesses and support the Fund to support the them by providing a wellbeing of communities space for business owners affected by drought, to seek advice from bushfires and COVID-19. others, and also acts as The $500,000 Fund a mentoring service to applications, which those who need it the concluded in August, most. provided grants up to Ms Larkin said the value of $10,000 to the group would use help local groups facilitate the $10,000 to fund grassroots initiatives that additional services on contributed directly to its Buy from Tasmania the relief and recovery of website. their local community. “Receiving this grant “In unfortunate times of means amazing things natural disasters, we saw are in store for our Plug Australian communities a Business Tasmania using Facebook Groups community,” she said. to come together and “We will grow the find connection and Buy from Tasmania belonging, and get website to incorporate a through when times were comprehensive services tough,” Facebook ANZ register, develop business policy programs manager NO SPRAY REGISTER APPLICATIONS mentoring programs to Alisha Elliott said. Buy from Tasmania designer Sarah Crawford, left, with Plug further boost the growth “We wanted to support a Business Tasmania admin Janelle Larkin. Photo credit, Sally Clarence City Council is responsible for the of our small businesses, the ideas and creativity Medwin. management of weeds and vegetation within its road reservations, which includes a combination of Play your part in saving lives mowing, manual removal and herbicide spraying. Herbicide spraying is an integrated component By Brett Berry important goal of reducing Inspector, Clarence deaths and serious injuries of the Rural Verge Mowing Program, gutter, kerb Division by 200 by 2026. and footpath maintenance, and as required for In supporting the environmental and declared weed management in ONE of Tasmania Police’s strategy, we continue key policing priorities is to to target poor driver council-managed road reserves. ensure our roads are safe. behaviour, including Now that schools are through large operations If residents do not want council to spray herbicides back, all road users are which encourage safer urged to take road safety road use, and seek to next to their property frontages, they can apply to seriously, taking particular educate drivers about the be placed on the No Spray Register. care in and around school risks posed by the ‘Fatal zones. Five’ – fatigue, inattention, While high-risk speed, not wearing seat Applications for the No Spray Register will be open behaviours like speeding belts, and drink and drug Constable Toby Schuurmans from Southern Roads & Public from 1-30 November 2020. and drink or drug driving driving. Order Services conducting speed checks on Clarence Street. are extremely dangerous Our specialist traffic and selfish, simple things policing areas focus on In the last year, It’s important we all Find out more or apply at: like being distracted and detection activities to Tasmania Police detected pause and reflect on the fatigued can also have support holding people to more than 1,100 drivers human impact of these www.ccc.tas.gov.au/no-spray-register devastating results. account for poor or illegal speeding by more than events and not simply Police and emergency driving behaviours. 30 kilometres per hour view them as statistics. services have responded During September over the speed limit, as We can all play to far too many traumatic alone this included well as more than 1,600 our part in reducing crashes in recent weeks, catching 43 drivers in driving without wearing a the levels of trauma and we want to make sure three hours on a section seat belt. caused by poor driver other Tasmanian families of the Tasman Highway We also detected more behaviour. Federal Budget 2020 aren’t left dealing with the at Cambridge, speeding than 2000 Tasmanians Next time you get consequences. through road works, using their mobile phones behind the wheel, These crashes don’t placing themselves and the while driving – we should consider how your Funding upgrades to the only impact those road workers at significant all know the dangers inattention, carelessness directly involved and risk. associated with this type of or impatience could affect Tasman Bridge and their loved ones, but also Another motorist was behaviour. both your life and the lives the emergency services recorded driving 29 In recent months, of others. duplicaton of the workers who attend the kilometres per hour over we have witnessed an Help us to reduce the scene and deal with the the speed limit of a 40 increase in fatal crashes on road toll and the misery it trauma and grief that kilometres per hour zone. our roads, and our sincere causes. Sorell Causeways follows. Regrettably, these are sympathies are extended Please be more focused It’s disappointing that not isolated instances to the families, friends and thoughtful, take people are still flouting of inattention or illegal and the wider community greater care and stay safe SENATOR the rules and putting lives behaviour. affected by these tragic on the roads. in danger – road safety is Lots of motorists just events. If you witness any illegal everyone’s responsibility, don’t seem to understand This includes the first or unsafe driver behaviour JONNO DUNIAM and we need Tasmanians that factors such as speed responders – paramedics, call us on: LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA to take it seriously. and inattention contribute police, SES, fire rescue, Police Assistance Line Ground Floor, 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 We fully support the significantly to serious and and emergency doctors 131 444 - for non- 03 6231 2444 duniam.com.au Road Safety Advisory fatal crashes. and nursing staff who are emergency support or Council’s ‘Towards Zero Inattention alone is all continually exposed to assistance, or [email protected]

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Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 11 Community News NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS Poetry performance STUDENTS and staff at Emmanuel Christian THEATRE group Sorell Itchins said. illustrations were added School will benefit from on Stage has adapted “This was a new to produce an 88-page the refurbishment of to the new COVID-19 normal to be and an A5 sized book, with learning areas and the environment by releasing anxious time for all. Sorell Council supporting development of outdoor a poetry book in its 10th “Needing to keep this the group and donating learning areas due to year. theatrical troop focused the printing costs. a Federal Government Sorell on Stage was on the future and in Sorell on Stage is Grant. due to celebrate its 10th touch with each other, working on its Variety The school received anniversary, with three the idea of a poetry book show which includes $218,000 through the productions lined up was born.” social distancing and Capital Grants Program to be presented at its Forty poems were hygiene, and hopes to which provides funding theatrical home at the collected from Sorell present more productions for non-government Sorell Memorial Hall. on Stage members and next year. schools to improve Due to COVID-19, supporters from March This includes capital infrastructure. the theatre group closed to May. presenting the three Emmanuel Christian down temporarily in “These poems were productions they were School principal Scott March. heartfelt stories about intending to perform Winkler said the grant “Feelings about this how COVID affected this year – a dinner would be used to disease ran high, people them in rhyme or prose,” show called ‘Murder on refurbish the primary were worried, jobs were Ms Itchins said. Board’ set on stage but school blocks and lost and members of “It seems so long ago interacting with audience redevelop the courtyard Sorell on Stage were that feelings were so members, musical space. affected as much as anxious.” ‘Burlington Bertie’, and “We’re transforming anybody,” Sorell on Stage The poems were children’s show ‘Alice in the courtyard into an director and writer Saakia collated and naive Wonderland.’ outdoor learning centre around the classrooms, as well as recreation spaces for the kids,” he said. “Our 40-year-old From left, Emmanuel Christian School principal Scott Winkler and Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam. buildings are being brought up to standard, “Emmanuel Christian new and improved school, create jobs, and bringing modern School in Rokeby has facilities will have drive economic growth, teaching spaces with a wonderful school on students and our particularly during the increased class sizes. community, and these community.” COVID-19 pandemic.” “We’re regularly new and improved Senator Duniam For more information updating and facilities will further said the Capital Grants about the Capital Grants modernising our facilities enhance the learning Program had benefited Program, visit https:// to give the kids the space environment,” Liberal thousands of schools www.education.gov. From left, Jude O’Doherty, John Hargreaves, From left, Ron Andersen, Paul Morrison and that they need.” Senator Jonathon across the nation. au/capital-grants-non- Kristo Lauer and Akasha Cullenward in ‘The 2020 John Hargreaves in last year’s ‘Wild Wild The courtyard is Duniam said. “Students and teachers government-schools. Decision’. West’ musical show. expected to be finished “I congratulate thrive when their schools in mid-November, while Emmanuel Christian have modern and up-to- the primary school School on their successful date facilities,” he said. blocks are expected to grant application and “This project is be ready early first term look forward to seeing being fast-tracked to in 2021. the positive impact the help support our local workshops in FIND YOUR WAY AROUND IMPROVED HOBART BUS MALL everything METRO passengers have and C now become B1 well as regional services been encouraged to on the Metro Shop side, to the Channel and Huon check their stops before stop M on the corner Valley. the new and improved of Macquarie Street Stop D4, outside town Elizabeth Street bus mall becomes C1, and stops hall in Elizabeth Street, reopens on Sunday 11 N and P on Macquarie is for regional services to October 2020. Street at Franklin Square Tasman Peninsula, Sorell, The upgrade has seen become D1 and D2. Richmond and East Coast. the installation of new This will make it easier Passengers who seating and shelters, for passengers to find previously caught improved timetable the right stop with routes Lenah Valley, Florence information and new grouped by destination. Heights and Springfield wayfinder signage. Under the new services from stop 1 at A collaboration numbering system, A1 76 Elizabeth Street (past between the Tasmanian and A2 will host the Liverpool Street) will be Government, City of Northern Turn Up and now also be able to catch Hobart and Metro Go and Express services the bus from the bus Tasmania, this was the and A3 will host Eastern mall at stop B1. first significant upgrade of Shore Turn Up and Go It is important for the bus mall since 1992. and Express services, along passengers to check the The main changes with routes to Geilston new timetables and bus for passengers are that Bay and Risdon Vale. stop maps to see if their bus stops have been Stop B1 will host services have moved. relabelled and the Florence Heights, Lenah A team will be on the book now: departure point for some Valley and Springfield ground over the first services have changed. services and C1 will host week to help passengers www.kickstartarts.org/cx Reconfigured bus stops Goodwood, Lutana, find their stops. for arrivals and departures Howrah Heights, Rosny In the coming weeks, will make catching a bus Point, Mornington/ brochures, timetables easier and transferring Warrane and Seven Mile and service details will be between buses simpler, Beach via Cambridge available from the Metro while improving the services. Shop, on impacted buses, creative exchange spring program movement of buses in and The stops D1 and D2 and in the interchange. ARTS CRAFTS FOOD NUTRITION WELLBEING LIFE SKILLS MUSIC out to cut waiting times. will cover southern routes For more information, Stops E, F and J are including Sandy Bay, visit www.transport. now A1, A2 and A3 on University, Taroona, South tas.gov.au and www. the GPO side, stops D Hobart and Kingston, as metrotas.com.au. 22

12 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Community News prime times SPRING EDITION Veteran awarded high recognition for service

VIETNAM veteran Association was formed “To achieve this Doug Richardson was in 2003. medallion meant recognised with the Mr Richardson so much, it just highest honour of the served alongside the overwhelmed me.” Bill Lunney Award Small Ships Section The award also for his service to the for three months commemorates the U.S Army Small Ships in Vietnam and has 75th anniversary of Association. helped the association Victory in the Pacific The U.S Army Small get recognition for its in World War Two, Ships Association aims veterans through public while acknowledging to promote the Small talks. the unbreakable bond Ships Section, which Mr Richardson between the United was formed during said the Bill Lunney States and Australia. World War Two, and Award was awarded in Mr Richardson said assist and support its recognition of long-term the association was still veterans and their support and service to looking for veterans who families. the association in the served with the Small Although owned by fields of promotion Ships Sections, or their the United States, the and commemorative families in Australia. Small Ships Section endeavour. “If there is anyone out consisted of a wide “It’s the highest there that is a relative of variety of vessels built award the association anyone that served with in Australia and New can bestow on any the U.S Army Small Zealand, and employed individual,” he said. Ships from Australia, more than 3000 “I was chuffed to they can contact me on Australian citizens. get an award with the 0427 725 924,” he said. For many years, association – I’ve spent “It would be great to the section was a lot of year helping hear from them and hear unrecognised until the veterans and other their stories or see any U.S Army Small Ships people. photographs they have.”

From left, Glenorchy City Council Deputy Mayor Bec Thomas, Doug Richardson and Speaker of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey.

Libraries Tasmania helping people be connected

LIBRARIES Tasmania is learn new hobbies. in the use of e-books and and connect to Be Con- access to virtual book Australians who do not resources to support helping older Tasmanians Libraries Tasmania e-audio books. nected webinars,” he said. clubs, online story times have digital literacy, with the start-up of loan get online and stay is one of 3000 Be Libraries Tasmania has “The library phones and craft activities to many isolated older programs by community connected during the Connected Network also been building an have remained open, engage children, parents Australians facing a lack organisations, along with COVID-19 pandemic partners and was able to online follow-up training allowing clients to ring and grandparents online. of digital skills, limited three month extensions through digital literacy increase its support during program to support and receive digital The Be Connected access to digital devices to Be Connected grants, program ‘Be Connected’. the pandemic, despite community members support, with many program was primarily and to the internet. a broadening of grant The Australian temporarily suspending its with digital needs. asking for help around conducted using face- Good Things requirements and digital Government-funded face-to-face training. Glenorchy Library e-resources and help with to-face workshops Foundation responded marketing campaigns initiative is coordinated Since late-March, community learning getting comfortable with prior to the COVID-19 with the Digital Devices to raise awareness on by Good Things the organisation saw coordinator Tim Polegaj their devices and apps. pandemic, but many Grant, enabling $1 how friends and family Foundation Australia to an additional 1,300 runs the Be Connected “Staying in touch with libraries have since million to be distributed can provide support to help equip Australians people join online, with program across the state loved ones has also temporarily closed to 215 organisations improve their loved ones’ over 50 with the skills a 600 per cent increase and said social media was proved key, with many face-to-face digital to supply 1,400 loan digital skills. to take part in the in online newspaper a major tool and area of requests received around skills programs and devices and data to People needing support digital economy, access usage, 168 per cent rise interest for participants. Facetime, video chats transitioned to online. digitally excluded older to learn digital skills can essential services and in people using online “They have been using and setting up Wi-Fi.” This restricted Australians. visit https://beconnected. entertainment, stay family history resources, Facebook as a primary Libraries Tasmania has opportunities to getting This was backed by a esafety.gov.au/ or phone socially connected and and 49 per cent growth source to stay in contact also offered communities online for the 2.5 million range of downloadable 1300 795 897.

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Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 13 Community News prime times SPRING EDITION Howrah Men’s Shed reopens its doors THE sound of power they need.” have emerged coming tools, hammers and bad Mr Richardson out of COVID-19. jokes has rung out across said the COVID-19 Shedder Kevin the Eastern Shore as pandemic had presented Huxtable said he was shedders return to their many challenges, with glad to get back to the projects at the Howrah membership having shed. Men’s Shed. taken a small dip over “I usually come to the Howrah Men’s Shed the last few months. shed three to four times president Dennis “We have had some a week,” he said. Richardson said it members not renew or “I come to work on was great to welcome move away,” he said. my personal projects, members back to the “Unfortunately, we as well as those we shed. have also had some are doing for the “We have 76 members members pass away. community. who all use the shed “I would like to play “I enjoy chatting to regularly, it was difficult tribute to Graeme other members and and isolating for many of Morrisby and Frans sharing my knowledge them not to be able to Sakul who were and experience.” use the shed for a long founding members of The Howrah Men’s period of time,” he said. the shed.” Shed is open Monday to “The shed offers more The shed has a Saturday and is looking than just a place to work long-standing focus on forward to welcoming on projects, we like to the community, with members new and old think it’s a welcoming community projects and through the door. environment where assisting the local area If people are men can share stories, being a priority for the interested in joining, learn new skills and be shed moving forward. they can drop in to 11 supported with whatever New collaborations Howrah Road. Members have been welcomed back to the Howrah Men’s Shed. HISTORY CORNER – ROKEBY Free bus travel for seniors AS part of Seniors Week, CONGREGATIONAL CEMETERY Metro, with support By Reg. A. Watson from the Tasmanian Government, helped THE old Congregational senior cardholders stay Cemetery situated on connected with their the main road between communities by offering Rokeby and Oakdowns free travel on any Metro has been long forgotten. bus from 12 to 18 Thousands of commut- October. ers pass it every day, but Metro has been a never see it. long-time partner of It dates back to 1866 New Zealand and helped He and his wife brought Seniors Week, an annual and once had a chapel to make peace with the up a large family, including campaign presented which burnt down in Maoris. was James Tollard who by the Council of the 1967 – now the cemetery The committee consist- was farming at the Glebe Ageing (COTA). is a relic of the past. ed of early pioneers, such in 1882. A key objective for The Congregationalists, as Joseph Dawson, Peter A street in the Rokeby COTA was to provide which is a non-conformist Buchanan, James Morri- housing estate is named accessible transport for denomination going back son, George McMichael, after the family seniors and Seniors Week to the Puritans, had a Joseph Bealby, Frederick The Congregational patrons who wanted to presence on the Eastern Huxtable, Philip McArdell church, together with participate in the activi- Shore in early years, with and A.C. Rockwell. the Presbyterians and ties on offer. worship services being The movement spread Methodists, are now part “Metro plays a From left, Minister for Infrastructure Michael Ferguson, Metro bus operator Jody Nichols and held in private homes in and by the early 1900s of the Uniting Church, key role in keeping COTA chief executive officer Sue Leitch. Kangaroo Point (Bellerive). was quite substantial. although there are inde- Tasmanians moving In 1860, regular services The cemetery at Roke- pendent groups of the and connecting them Week was quite different executive officer Sue convenience was greatly were held in King Street, by closed many years ago. cited denominations that with essential services, than previous years due Leitch said free bus travel appreciated,” she said. Bellerive, conducted A number of pioneers carry on regardless. which is particularly to the pandemic, COTA was particularly valued Seniors Week is the by Pastors R. Dear and are buried there, such as It may well be worth to important for the state’s Tasmania worked hard by Seniors Week patrons. largest celebration for George Clark. the Tollard family. safely park the car, as it is older demographic,” to ensure all events that “Increasing numbers of people more than 50 The latter was a col- John Tollard, a Hamp- a very busy thoroughfare, Minister for Infrastructure were on offer observed older Tasmanians turned years of age in the ourful character, having shire man who arrived in and visit the small ceme- and Transport Michael relevant COVID safety to public transport to get southern hemisphere, played an important part Clarence Plains in 1831, tery and ponder on those Ferguson said. plans.” to Seniors Week events, and ran from 12 to 18 in the colonisation of was a ploughman. who came before us. “While this Seniors COTA Tasmania chief so the cost savings and October.

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Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 15 Community News DAFFODIL DAY SUCCESS Growing a love of learning IN a year where many families have spent more time at home than ever, the opportunity to come together with others for a shared experience has been a very welcome change. Families are enjoying forming new connections after a period of lockdown and restrictions, while children are revelling in the ability to interact, engage, play and learn with others in a new setting. While at home, children learnt new skills for independent play and learning and can now balance this with social play and inter- actions that support shared Rebecca Morris, left, engage children Zoe and Amelia in music and imaginative play at milangkani. experiences, a different level of engagement, and Sessions are run by early nurturing environment All families in the their overall development. years coordinator Meg for parents and carers to greater community with milangkani, St Mary’s Kitchen and are focused actively participate with children aged between College’s Setup for Success on empowering parents their children in learning birth and five years old program, is an opportunity and carers to support their opportunities during the are warmly welcome to for families with children children’s development. sessions, with each activity attend milangkani at St aged birth to five to come Mrs Kitchen has more tailored to a unique learn- Mary’s College in Harring- together in a tailored than 20 years of teaching ing outcome. ton Street, Hobart. From left, RACT Insurance chief executive officer Trent Sayers, Cancer Council Tasmania chief environment to engage experience and is class “We offer develop- milangkani takes place executive Penny Egan, and Daffodil Day volunteer and cancer survivor Carmel Archer with RACT’s in a diverse range of play- teacher of kinder koalas. mentally appropriate on Mondays (term- $10,000 cheque. based learning activities “Early learning at St and individual learning time only) from 9am to with their young peers. Mary’s provides children opportunities, encourag- 10:30am and 11am to CANCER Council Tasma- of cancer survivors during The Unite in Yellow milangkani (the palawa with a solid foundation ing children to develop 12:30pm. nia has celebrated the suc- the 2019 Relay For Life. Gala Auction website also kani word for ‘grow’) to develop and refine the positive self-esteem, For more information cess of Daffodil Day 2020, “All across Tasmania, opened, enabling sports connects with St Mary’s skills needed for life,” Mrs independence, empathy, on milangkani and to with more than $75,000 at Daffodil Day stalls in fanatics across Tasmania College’s learning vision Kitchen said. resilience and a life-long book into a session, visit donated by Tasmanians shopping centres and to take advantage of some statement ‘growing our The milangkani program love of learning,” Mrs www.smc.tas.edu.au/set- despite the COVID-19 malls, Tasmanians once rare offerings and support love of learning’. offers an encouraging and Kitchen said. up-for-success. pandemic. again have backed Cancer Cancer Council Tasmania. Cancer Council Tasma- Council Tasmania,” she “All funds raised in nia chief executive officer said. Tasmania stay in Tasma- Penny Egan said the total “We are seeing their nia – for our research, was boosted by a final support, despite the prevention and support donation of $10,000 by pandemic, at events like programs statewide,” Mrs RACT Insurance. the Unite in Yellow Lunch Egan said. “RACT Insurance and Unite in Yellow Gala “Anyone can bid for the put out the challenge in Dinner on the North-West auction items, you don’t August on its social media Coast – both sold out. have to attend the event. that it would match dona- “People know that all “We have received a tions dollar for dollar up funds raised in Tasmania trove of memorabilia from to $10,000 – they raised stay in Tasmania. an anonymous North- $4,725.74,” she said. “The funds go to help West Coast donor.” “RACT Insurance CEO the more than nine Tasma- The Auction Website Trent Sayers and his team nians diagnosed with will remain open until the decided to donate the cancer daily. evening of the event on entire amount.” “The funds go to our 24 October when final Mrs Egan said RACT prevention, support and bids will be received. had been long-term sup- research programs – to For more information porters of Cancer Council help Tasmanians living or a list of donations, Tasmania and its staff were with cancer, their families visit www.cancertasbids. deeply moved by stories and friends.” com.au.

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With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact [email protected]. C CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP The Clarence Climate Action community group supports the local community with positive actions working towards a sustainable future. Members are ordinary people who live and work in Clarence, including professionals, teachers, doctors and farmers. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clarenceclimaeaction. J JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn.au and click ‘Find a JP’. OPTIMUM Health to its current team operates nine similar the best therapy and “We have a team of Solutions Tasmania has of 17 allied health clinics throughout rehab services using occupational therapists, been operating out of professionals, with plans greater Sydney and the best staff and exercise physiologists, L Oceana in Mornington to add more. regional New South taking advantage of the physiotherapists and LINDISFARNE CRICKET CLUB for the past five years Optimum is a Wales purpose built rehab dieticians, and we plan to Notice is hereby given that the and has grown over partnership between “Our goal has always facilities available at add speech pathology to Lindisfarne Cricket Club is holding a General that time from one Oceana’s Dean Ewington been to provide the Oceana,” Mr Ewington this in the near future.” Meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday 29 October 2020 at exercise physiologist and Marc Seymour who local community with said. Recent upgrades at the ANZAC Park Club rooms to appoint an auditor. the clinic at Oceana has included a new children’s therapy room to help M children with a range of MASTERS ATHLETICS disabilities or injuries. Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic The room boasts Centre for the over 30’s from October to March. Hobart’s best child Programs are at www.tasmastersathletics.org. friendly therapy space au or for more information, please contact the that features a range secretary on email on: [email protected] of sensory, motor skill, or phone: 0402 314 079. learning, rehab, and social development equipment and spaces, along with a highly qualified team of S paediatric therapists. SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS Optimum also has ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) access to Oceana’s Bingo is being held twice per month at the South hydrotherapy and infants Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South pools as part of its Arm. It will be held on the first Thursday of the programs. month at 1pm, and on the third Wednesday of “We work with the month at 7pm. Tea and coffee is available individual programs for a $2 donation, or BYO nibbles and drinks for those referred to us (including alcohol). Game cards are $1 each and through the National there are 15 games per session. Cash prizes are at Disability Insurance least $225 per session. Scheme, as well as MAIB, Workers Compensation, SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS DVA and Medicare, plus Online meetings, emails, and phone chats many private clients support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and seeking to live life to the other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face fullest,” Mr Ewington meetings will resume. For more information and said. support, contact support group leader Helen “I’ve always loved Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@gmail. helping people reach com. Don’t suffer alone. their best in terms of fitness and health, but it is even more rewarding T to see the smiles on the TENNIS IN HOWRAH kids and parents’ faces Come along to one of our daily social tennis when they first see that groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure they now have their own to find a group playing at your level, we’re a dedicated therapy space.” friendly bunch. For more information, visit www. Optimum has plans sunshinetennisclub.org.au. to expand its services to the northern suburbs TIME OUT CRAFTS PROGRAM in the coming months Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon with a similar paediatric at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge therapy room, rehab gym Road, Mornington, for a range of crafts, morning and allied health services tea and friendship. $5 per session, finishing to help more people November 26. For more information, phone Raie in Hobart reach their Semmens on 6244 2586. potential. 24

20 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Pet Talk POOCHIBALD WRAPS UP FOR

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Wake up with fleas By Scott Hunt gous to the fleas jibe and of the fleas on dogs and invite him up when The Dog Grumbler equally good advice for are there because that’s you wake up or feel like someone who may sleep where they survive best. sleeping in with com- IF you lay down with on rough-hewn lumber or Why migrate to a hos- pany, but kick him off dogs, you wake up with jump into the sack with a tile environment? consistently when he’s not fleas. dog who has fleas. There are more impor- welcome. Someone said this Of course, either tant things to consider He will be happy to Living Well in Clarence is a little different in 2020. somewhere once and it may awake unscathed when you are kicking oblige once he under- got passed around and it and refreshed – no one back with your canine. stands. Join us for a series of free workshops to try new stuck. stipulates that the splinters A dog who takes up In dog speak, laying things and learn more ways to live well! 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22 Eastern Shore Sun October 2020 Sport Community sport promoting fun and inclusivity THE Eastern Region knowledge, but most ERJSA is currently April. we hope to see this type tralia hosting the Women’s given other sports receive Junior Soccer Association importantly they all get working with clubs to “This year through of sponsorship continue World Cup in 2023. higher funding levels.” (ERJSA) has wrapped up to have a good time have registrations open Football Tasmania, we into the future. “Tasmania is on the list People can get another season. spending time with their for next season in early welcomed new sponsors “Soccer has the greatest of hopeful states to host involved for next season The Eastern Region children watching them to mid-February, with the MyState Bank and Hit number of players by par- a match, with Football by contacting their Junior Soccer Association’s grow and learn over time. competition returning 100.9,” Mr Combey said. ticipation in the state and Tasmania recently local club or contacting (ERJSA) purpose is to “Many go on to to a normal roster of “With this sponsorship, we expect this growth launching a campaign for the ERJSA through its provide a fun and safe volunteer on committees approximately 14 games it was possible to provide to continue to increase additional funding and website at http://erjsa. environment for children or other volunteer commencing from late each child a new ball and especially in light of Aus- a fair go for all sports com/ or on Facebook. aged between five and 12 associations, taking the to play soccer. skills they learn through It is entirely a volun- our sport. teer-based model with “We even have a overarching support number of coaches now provided by Football whose children have Tasmania and is one of moved past the age of 12 three greater Hobart yet they have loved being soccer associations, with involved in children’s more than 5000 children sport and have returned.” playing in the south of Mr Combey said there the state. were numerous benefits ERJSA president for the children as well, Matt Combey said with the competition be- the association had 12 ing inclusive so all players member clubs which had got equal game time. about 1,300 children in “Benefits include the Clarence region. being in the outdoors The clubs include in all types of weather, Bellerive, Cambridge, improved health, new Dodges Ferry, Eastern friendships, enjoyment of Shore Saints, Emmanuel, simply playing, learning, Howrah, Lauderdale, improving motor skills, Lindisfarne, Montagu Bay, personal achievement Richmond United, Sorell, and last but certainly and South East United. not least, being aware of “It’s all about bringing and caring for others,” the community together, he said. with many of our “We place the coaches being just mums emphasis on having fun, and dads who give up with our coaches working their time to learn about together to ensure every and train the game,” Mr child walks away from a From left, Hugh, six, Zoe, six, and Xander, 5. Photo credit: Chris Kidd. Combey said. game happy. “Many haven’t even “It doesn’t always go played the sport before this way, but we aim becoming involved.” to improve outcomes Mr Combey said the every year with a priority parents and coaches placed on a healthy were essential in helping overall culture.” the association operate. Small local businesses “The parents truly are such as the Lil Blue the heart and soul of our Coffee Van and Four association and they have Seasons Coffee help done a wonderful job in set up on game day spite of everything 2020 and provide the various has thrown at us,” he said. locations with coffee on “They gain new cold mornings or Friday friendships, skills, evenings. Photo credit: Clare Combey FUNDING RELIEF TO LITTLE ATHLETICS SOUTH East Districts dation in July which the Aussie athletes who “We hope news of this HEART-STARTING BOOST Little Athletics Cen- estimated that more have been affected by grant will give athletes, tre has been given a than 16,000 local sports disruptions and restrictions families and volunteers a THE Eastern Suburbs crucial,” she said. areas,” she said. much-needed funding clubs were at risk of caused by COVID-19. morale boost ahead of the Rugby Union Football “In fact, evidence “This latest round boost for its upcom- closing due to reduced The Tokyo prospect new season. Club received one of suggests that intervention followed an earlier ing season thanks to revenues and increased said he hoped the funding “Coles is passionate the 180 defibrillators within the first two to round in 2019, a $3,600 grant from costs arising from COV- would encourage kids about helping kids lead that the Tasmanian four minutes, through which delivered 91 Coles. ID-19. to get back on track this healthier, happier lives. Government distributed both CPR and AED defibrillators. The Little Athletics South East Districts season. “That’s why we’re to community groups, application, may increase “Ambulance Tasmania Centre in Sorell is one Little Athletics president “As a former little delighted to have raised individuals and not- the chance of survival by provides support of 158 grassroots sports Geoffrey Jackson said the athlete, I know how much nearly $70,000 in Tasma- for-profit organisations up to 50 per cent.” and training as part clubs across Australia to grant would help get its new equipment means to nia and more than $1.68 across the state as part Ms Petrusma said of the Community share in $521,000 for athletes and volunteers kids who are starting out million nationally for of the Government’s Ambulance Tasmania Defibrillator Fund sports equipment from back on track after a tough their athletics careers,” he local sports clubs through Community Defibrillator assessed applications to program, and the latest round of the year. said. the Coles Little Athletics Fund. the program against set encourages registration Coles Little Athletics “The grant will allow us “It gives kids a chance to Community Fund in just Liberal Member criteria to ensure access with the Ambulance Community Fund. to purchase a high jump compete and train at their two years.” for Franklin Jacquie to defibrillators was Tasmania AED Locator It is the single largest scissor mat that is appro- best and reach their full Funds for the grant are Petrusma said it maximised throughout smart phone app which round of grants distributed priate for the younger age potential.” raised through the sale of was important that the state. shows the locations of to Little Athletics centres groups,” he said. Coles state general specially marked chiller community groups like “This program delivers community-held AEDs since the Coles fund was “The new mat will have manager Mark O’Connor bags designed by Aussie the Eastern Suburbs on the Government’s across Tasmania.” established two years ago a huge impact on our said Coles was pleased kids, with ten per cent of Rugby Union Football commitment to boost The AED Locator to support young athletes younger athletes’ ability to to continue its support of every bag sold directed to Club had access to a access to lifesaving App is available on iOS, hoping to follow in the develop their high jump Sorell’s budding athletes the Coles Little Athletics defibrillator. defibrillators and builds Android and Windows footsteps of champions skills and will help the cen- and parent volunteers. Community Fund. “We know on our commitment mobile platforms, where like Sally Pearson and tre cater for more kids.” “We know it’s been a Coles has raised more defibrillators save lives, to make Tasmanians’ the app uses a phone’s Brandon Starc. Commonwealth Games difficult six months for than $1.68 million to 376 and that a bystander’s lives better and safer, location to find the The grant comes high jump champion everyone involved in com- Little Athletics centres response in those first especially for those living closest AED as well as amid research from the and Coles ambassador munity sport, particularly across the country since few minutes can be in rural and regional provide the directions. Australian Sports Foun- Brandon Starc is among little athletes,” he said. November 2018. 27

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SOME of the state’s best surfers battled it out at a South Arm beach in the 2020/21 Nudie Australian Boardrider Battle (ABB) teams qualifying event. The Clifton Beach based South Arm Boardriders team carved up the waves at the ‘RSL’ location at the southern end of Hope Beach, retaining the championship crown. The team of Luke Bugg, Matt Kennedy, Rudy Davis, Lizzy Stokely, Toby Lawrence and Noah Hassett made the most of the one to one-and-a-half- metre lefts and rights at the beach break to beat Penguin based North West Boardriders Club and Park SURFERS BATTLE IT Beach Boardriders from Dodges Ferry. South Arm Boardriders OUT ON THE WAVES finished on 38.4 points, North West Boardriders on 23.5 points and Park Beach Boardriders on Oakley Prize Performance Award winner Rudy Davis. Photo credit: Laif Johannesen/STAS. 14.3 points. South Arm Boardriders The Nudie ABB The winner of the will be held at for kids and main aim is to provide sponsor products, coaches, and free topped off its team event features club Nudie ABB travels Clifton Beach on teenagers in under kids with a fun beach a barbecue and beach games. victory with local gun teams made up of to Newcastle in Saturday 31 October. eights, under 10s, and surf event. drinks, a free learn To enter, visit Rudy Davis taking five surfers, with one February to compete Surfer Gloms is under 12s, under 14s The entry fee to surf lesson from https://www. home the Oakley Prize junior, one female, in the national final. a popular Surfing and under 16s. is $55, with kids Coastrider or skills surfingaustralia.com/ Performance Award with two open surfers and The Woolworths Australia national While having a receiving entry to development from SurfingTasmania/ an average of 8.8. one over 35. Surfer Groms event series event designed competition aspect, its two divisions, free Surfing Tasmania events. Inaugural competition an ace for tennis clubs SUNSHINE Tennis Club terclub team competition. The league will be a The top two teams will around it.” whole system for all levels because our membership in Howrah is one of four “It’s something that combined men’s and play a final on 5 Decem- Mr Bourchier said there is also very important.” is more aged and we want clubs in southern Tasmania hasn’t been done before, women’s competition, ber. would be wide range of Sunshine Tennis Club to try and get back into that will play host to the and the reason we wanted with six teams made up of “By each club having ages playing, with the president John Foale said the groove as far having inaugural Southern Tennis to do it was because a lot four players per team, and a team associated with youngest player being the club was going to hold competition tennis here,” Premier League from 31 of the top players don’t fixtures being two singles them, we can involve the about 14-years and the a social tennis event on Mr Foale said. October to 5 December. actually play in any com- games and two doubles club and have matches oldest in his 60s. 14 November before the “By hosting it, we’re The Southern Tennis petitions or leagues at the games. there to get their members “We will have some top competition started. trying to build up the Premier League is an moment,” Mr Bourchier Fixtures will be played involved,” Mr Bourchier juniors involved, and the There will also be a momentum to get people initiative established by said. on Saturdays from Octo- said. league is something for barbecue for people to interested and get them Domain Tennis Centre “We’re trying to ber 31 to November 28 “The clubs can get them to look up to and stay around and watch the up to that level. business development get them to galvanise at Sunshine Tennis Club, behind the league and work towards,” he said. competition after. “We especially want officer Edward Bourchier everyone and get them Geilston Bay Tennis Club, promote it to its members “It’s important to show- “We thought the league kids to come and watch and Sorell Tennis Club all involved so we can Domain Tennis Centre and wider community case the top level, but hav- was a big chance to get as a way to learn about coach Andrew Bourke as get some high-level tennis and Glenorchy Tennis to get people down to ing pathways through the some top players here etiquette and positioning.” the state’s highest-level in- going.” Club. watch and create an event

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PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY

Testing is one of the most important ways Please get tested if you have any we can keep on top of COVID. Testing all of these symptoms, even mild ones: Tasmanians with COVID-19 symptoms • Cold or flu symptoms, including: dramatically increases the chances of – fever finding new cases quickly so we can keep – runny nose our state safe. – sore throat – cough – shortness of breath • Loss of smell or taste

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