Bypass Means New Approach for Golfers

VOL 12 NO 5 AUGUST 2010 Volcanic Drive extended 300 metres for access Bypass means new approach for golfers Catnip Cattery owners Narelle and Lionel Brown are delighted with their state award in the Telstra Tasmanian GOLFERS at the Tea Tree business awards. Golf Club are taking a new approach to the clubhouse as Golf Club Road has been Purrfect awards closed to make way for the new bypass. Access to the golf club is now via Volcanic Drive outcome for which has been extended 300 Golfers can metres to become the new now access the Tea Tree permanent road to the golf Golf Club Catnip Cattery club. from the Brighton Bypass Project Volcanic (northern section) commu- OLD Beach business Cat- growth. Drive nity relations officer Karyn extension. nip Cattery was recently Other winners in the Kennedy said work was pro- named as one of six win- 2010 Telstra Tasmanian Busi- gressing well. ners in the 18th Testra Tas- ness Awards were: “With heavy machinery manian Business Awards • InSPArations Day Spa and trucks in the area, along and the owners couldn’t be of Spreyton – MYOB small with deep cuttings in the more delighted. business award. road, safety is incredibly Narelle and Lionel • Maintenance Systems important,” she said. Brown were recently named Solutions of Shearwater – “Parents and grandpar- winners in the business Panasonic Australia medium ents with young children are owner micro-business business award. asked to talk about these awards category. • Insight4 of Hobart – safety risks with their chil- Mr Brown said Catnip AMP innovation award. dren. enter the site.” traders are finding it a little struction continued. “While the end result will Cattery has been driven by • Park Homes of Cam- “Fencing has been If you want further infor- more difficult to be upbeat. “Business has dropped by mean easier access for cus- continually delivering excep- bridge – Sensis Social erected along the bypass mation regarding the Mid- Michael Grubb, propri- 60 per cent since the road- tomers, right now things are tional customer service and Responsibility Award. boundary and it is important land Highway improve- etor of Brighton Truck and works began. If it gets much tough. Construction is sup- care of the cats. • Maintenance Systems that the general public and ments, contact DIER on Car Spa, said business had worse we may have to con- posed to be complete by “Believe in your dream, particularly children observe 1300 135 513. been well down since the sider pulling the pin,” Mr early 2011. monitor your progress and Solutions – 2010 Telstra Tas- this boundary and do not Meanwhile some local beginning of June while con- Grubb said. Continued Page 2 make improvements as you manian business of the year. go,” Lionel said. Winners of the Tasman- With occupancy rates at ian awards will be judged 84 per cent, Lionel says he against category winners from other states and terri- New recycling has learned not to be afraid to increase prices if service is tories in the lead-up to the exceptional. national Telstra Business Telstra Country Wide Awards to be announced in bins rolled Group managing director Sydney on August 20. Brett Riley said all Tasmanian Winners of the 2010 Tel- winners of the five awards stra Business Awards receive categories were chosen from a share of $400,000 in cash out next month hotly contested fields and all and prizes and become part BRIGHTON Council is posal of many recyclables had sound business strategies of an exclusive national busi- that accumulate in the to continue their current ness alumni. looking after the needs of its residents and the envi- home,” Brighton Mayor ronment by rolling out new Tony Foster said. Advertisement yellow and green 240-litre “The fortnightly garbage recycling bins on Septem- disposal system stays in place ber 1. but instead of putting out ERIC The new bins will replace your crate containing recy- the crates householders cur- clables every week, you will HUTCHINSON rently use for recyclables be wheeling out your new such as newspapers, maga- green and yellow recycling for LYONS zines and cardboard, as well bin every fortnight.” as empty milk cartons, bot- Residents will be advised To contact me: tles and cans. of any changes to the collec- Phone: 0447 777 251 The crates can hold only tion day for their area. 60 litres of recyclables, which The bins are being intro- Email: is one quarter of the capacity duced by Brighton Council [email protected] of the new bins, and resi- without any cost to house- Post: dents have to carry them to holders. the kerbside every week. “We are committed to PO Box 83, The yellow and green improving the environment Evandale, TAS 7212 bins will go out every second and to enhancing the week when residents take lifestyle of householders and, their garbage bin to the importantly, at no extra cost kerbside so the gain to to them,” Cr Foster said. householders is that they will The new bins will be able to double the encourage residents to more amount of material they effectively dispose of what recycle. households no longer need: “The rollout of these cans, bottles, newspapers, plastic, magazines and card- bins will dramatically alter board and it will reduce the REAL ACTION TO GET THINGS DONE the way residents will be able Authorised by Jonathan Hawkes, Level 1, 25 Davey St, Hobart to effectively manage the dis- Continued Page 3 2 - BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 Community fund opens YOUR COUNCIL

its 21st grant round Barbara Curran 1 Daniel Place APPLICATIONS are being tal and economic outcomes make grants for worthwhile Brighton 7030 sought for grants in the for the Tasmanian commu- community purposes Tel: 6268 1522 Tasmanian Community nity. throughout the state. [email protected] Fund’s (TCF) latest fund- To be eligible for funding, The TCF holds two gen- Finance Committee, Heritage and ing round with up to $2.5 organisations must be incor- eral grant rounds each year Environment Committee, Brighton Primary million available for alloca- porated or sponsored by an as well as targeted funding School Council, Waste Management Committee. tion to projects around the incorporated organisation rounds such as the current state. and be based in Tasmania or special initiative titled ‘Build- Tony Foster (Mayor) This is the TCF’s 21st proposing to undertake the ing Tasmania as the Learning ‘Glendower’ grant round and over the project in Tasmania. Community’ focusing on 6 Glebe Street past 10 years the fund has “Undoubtedly, the TCF Pontville 7030 allocated about $50 million is a valuable source of com- adult and family literacy. Applications for grant Tel: 0419 357 927 to almost 1400 community munity funding and with [email protected] organisations or projects $50 million distributed over round 21 close on Wednes- Finance Committee, Planning Committee, Southern throughout Tasmania. the past 10 years it has made day, August 25. The success- Tasmanian Councils Association, Emergency Management TCF chairwoman Lynn a real difference to the lives ful projects will be Advisory Committee. Mason has encouraged not- of many Tasmanians,” Ms announced in November. for-profit community organ- Mason said Further details and fund- Wayne Garlick isations to apply for funding The Tasmanian Com- ing guidelines are available 18 McShane Road for projects designed to munity Fund was established from Mark Green on 6233 Bridgewater 7030 enhance well-being and in 2000 from the proceeds of 2800 or by email at Tel: 6263 7946 improve social, environmen- the sale of the Trust Bank to [email protected]. 0438 539 682 [email protected] Parks & Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, COUNCIL CONTACTS Bridgewater Library + On-Line Access Centre Advisory Committee, Bridgewater Community Special Advisory General Enquiries 6268 7000 Committee Fax 6268 7013 Peter Geard Email Address [email protected] 269 Elderslie Road Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au Brighton 7030 General Manager Tel: 6268 1143 Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 0418 515 649 [email protected] Council Services Officer 6268 7035 Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning Committee, Environmental & Development Services Heritage & Environment Committee, Brighton Senior General Enquiries 6268 7015 Citizens Management Committee, Waste Management Building Services 6268 7016 Committee, Southern Waste Strategy Board Joint Authority, Jordan River Fire Management Committee, Cycling South. Health Services 6268 7029 Planning Services 6268 7028 Leigh Gray Animal Control 6268 7008 295 Elderslie Road Physical Services Business has been slow at the Brighton Truck & Car Spa since roadworks began in Brighton 7030 Council Depot 6268 7000 June. Tel: 6268 0704 0418 123 785 Project Engineer 6268 7018 [email protected] Corporate Services New approach for golfers Parks & Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 Planning Committee, Waste Management Committee, Bridgewater Community Special Advisory Committee Water Enquiries 6268 7024 From Page 1 cles washed. so it’s more economical too.” Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 “The facility is still acces- “We use stormwater Brighton Truck & Car retention water so we’re not Spa is at 361 Midland High- Moya Jeffries Cashier 6268 7000 sible and ideal for washing 37 Seymour St larger vehicles and trucks taking fresh water from the way Drop in and wash your AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7000 mains, and we give cus- car or truck and help a local Brighton 7030 and we are urging people to Tel: 6268 1530 All correspondence should be addressed to the come in and get their vehi- tomers extra time per wash, business stay afloat. General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, 0419 394 139 [email protected] Gagebrook 7030. Finance Committee, Heritage & Environment Committee, Plan to boost supply Brighton Junior Council, Bridgewater High School Council. Philip Owen of affordable housing 9 Compton Road Old Beach 7017 THE State Government has TAHL was established in and an option to sell houses Tel: 6249 8575 been provided with a com- late 2006 by the Tasmanian built to enable the capital to 0419 333 252 prehensive plan designed Government and commu- be used to construct more [email protected] to substantially increase the nity organisations as a public new homes. Planning Committee, Heritage & supply of affordable hous- unlisted company to devel- The government is Environment Committee, Waste Management Committee. ing in Tasmania and signif- opm and lease new houses. expected to respond to the icantly reduce the number Under an agreement plan shortly. Geoff Taylor of people on the public with the State Government (Deputy Mayor) housing waiting list. providing for annual fund- 507 Elderslie Road The plan, developed by ing of up to $6 million, the Tasmanian Affordable company received funding Brighton 7030 Housing Limited (TAHL), of $554,000 in 2007/08, Tel: 6268 1408 was presented to the State $831,000 in 2008/09 and [email protected] Government in June and $1.067 million in 2009/10. Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning Committee, Waste could see the construction The new plan involves an Management Committee, Emergency Management of more than 300 additional expansion of the current Advisory Committee. houses over the next four TAHL leasing model to years. include an asset portfolio Sonya Williams 14 Barwick Place Gagebrook 7030 Council’s works program Tel: 6263 7871 WORKS being undertaken [email protected] within the municipality Parks & Recreation Committee, Heritage & include: Environment Committee, Brighton Junior Council, Bridgewater High School Council, Gagebrook Primary Pontville Sports Complex School Council. • Fencing on new oval • Earth mound works • Extended run-up to BRIGHTON POST OFFICE cricket practice wickets • Kiosk reconstruction Ph/fax: 6268 1270 Gunners Quoin Rd • Widening • Elevation of low areas Agent for North Hobart Dry Cleaners Baskerville Rd • Old Beach walkway • School bus layby • Derwent St walkway ##"! ##! # construction improvements Walking Tracks • Elderslie Rd (Morrison St ### # !# # • Cobbs Hill Rd – Midland Hwy) • Sorell St • Killarney Rd car park area # # # !!# !# ! #!! #! # • Eddington St to for foreshore walkway ## # !## ## # # ! #! # community nursery Major project ! # # # #! # !!# ! • Gagebrook reserves • East Derwent Highway • Swan Park walkway beautification BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 - 3 Bridgewater community committee to continue good work THE past decade has seen foundation for future com- Gray and is comprised of sentatives will ensure that its issues to advise Council on gain the benefit of past considerable community A MESSAGE FROM munity activity and progress. Council and community rep- deliberations are presented community views. achievements and that it activity and development in It is appropriate that we resentatives. effectively to Council It will provide advice to receives the greatest advantage Bridgewater and Gagebrook take full advantage of this The prime focus of the The Bridgewater Com- Council on major issues from our future initiatives. and with the current growth good work to ensure that the committee is to consider key munity Special Advisory referred to it from time to Importantly, it can play a and exciting development The Mayor connection and flow of infor- local issues and ensure that Committee will undertake time and also report on mat- positive role in ensuring that planned for the future, it is mation between the Council these are discussed and approved activities which will ters of major community the local community has important that we do not recently, through our com- and the community contin- brought to Council’s atten- play a key role in enhancing concern. effective input to Council as lose the impetus that has munity liaison officer John ues and is enhanced. tion. links between the Bridgewa- It will also report back to we move forward. been built up. Klug. With this in mind, Coun- It will meet regularly to ter/Gagebrook community the community on Council We must build on the This work has provided cil has established a Bridge- consider initiatives that will and the Brighton Council. deliberations and initiatives. accomplishments achieved an excellent conduit between water Community Special continue to grow and It will liaise with local The Special Advisory under the leadership of the the community and Council Advisory Committee which improve our community, and community groups and com- Committee will ensure that Tony Foster Mayor late Cris Fitzpatrick and, more and has established a solid is being chaired by Cr Leigh Cr Gray and the other repre- munity members on major our community continues to Brighton’s Best Bakehouse continues to win awards PROUD owners Scott and ney expo in June, Brighton’s efit by being able to purchase by their support of several Natasha Donaghy are Best Bakehouse was awarded quality items. organisations, including delighted with the results a first prize for a savoury Scott and Natasha have Loui’s Van – by donating their bakery has achieved in quiche baked by Jason owned Brighton’s Best Bake- bread every week – the both state and national Mizzen. house for the past two-and- Asthma Foundation, and bakery competitions. They also won a second a-half years. each Anzac Day an RSL In the past eight months prize for a wholemeal loaf, Scott gave up his branch is selected to receive Brighton’s Best Bakehouse created by Darren Boucher accounting practice to run support. has been successful in two and Jeremy Lathouras (Dar- the business, while Natasha, Since buying the bake- competitions. ren did the shaping and who is responsible for qual- house Scott and Natasha In October 2009 Scott Jeremy baked the loaf). ity control in the bakery, have completed an extension and Natasha were successful This was an excellent works part time in a second to the building to provide at the State Bakery Industry result as they competed job. Awards, winning both the against 280 entries. She also happens to be a more seating capacity to best meat pie and best gour- Scott and Natasha are busy wife and mother – the meet the need for a place for met pie awards. proud of the baking efforts couple has three sons, Adam, people to meet and have cof- The gourmet pie award and focused customer service 17, and seven-year-old twins fee. was won with their chilli con provided by all their staff on TJ and Liam. It’s not unusual to see a carne pie. a daily basis. Since buying the business politician or business people The couple change their They believe that encour- the Donaghy’s have become having brief meetings over gourmet pie selection aging their staff to enter these a part of the Brighton com- coffee in the expanded café Best Bakehouse owners Scott, left, and Natasha Donaghy, with bakers Jason Mizzen depending on seasonal pro- competitions benefits every- munity and are proud that section of the store. and Darren Boucher. duce and their customers can one – the bakers get recogni- the Bakehouse has been always expect a delicious tion for their achievements, referred to by Mayor Tony Advertisement offering. the bakery benefits from pro- Foster as “our bakery”. At the national baking ducing award-winning prod- Their involvement in the Recycling Ready, willing and able to competition held at the Syd- ucts and the customers ben- community is demonstrated bins next assist you on any council St Paul’s enjoys the benefits month related matter of the education revolution From Page 1 Phil Owen ST PAUL’S Catholic School for learning and teaching ease of access to resources, as amount of material that is Mobile 0419 333 252 Home 6249 8575 is delighted to with the and invite movement and well as clearing pathways for being dumped as landfill. funding it received as part exploration by the students ease of movement.” Currently, the recycling Email [email protected] of the Building the Educa- in a wide variety of social The building program by process is handled by Veolia Authorised by: P J Owen, 9 Compton Rd. Old Beach, Tas 7017 tion Revolution for schools. and learning settings. Cunic Constructions was at its Derwent Park outlet. Principal Cameron “Glazed panels between completed in June and to Some of the recycled Brown said a great deal of the classrooms has created a help celebrate the occasion material is processed locally, 1 ADVERTISEMENT planning and strategic think- lively and engaging environ- St Paul’s Catholic School will such as glass bottles which LA ing had gone into the design ment and teachers can hold an open day for all are crushed for roadworks. LIBERAL PARTY of the new buildings. observe and interact with members of the community Steel may go overseas for “The design includes an students in a variety of con- on Thursday August 12. reuse in vehicle manufacture LIBERAL PARTY extension to the school hall, texts. Families can attend either and aluminium cans have a ABETZ, Eric extensions and alterations to “The students are the 9-10am session or the ‘second life’ and may even LIBERAL PARTY be used to make CDs and PARRY, Stephen all existing classrooms and encouraged to develop inde- 1.45-3.30pm session. LIBERAL PARTY VOTE 1 DVDs. the building of a new library pendence and self-manage- Classrooms will be open BARNETT, Guy and discovery centre,” Mr ment in a number of ways, for visits during these times Newspapers and maga- LIBERAL PARTY Brown said. including personal storage and the school warmly zines and cardboard can be “The interior designs of within learning spaces and invites all interested families recycled, and paper can be recycled as a paper product LIBERAL the new buildings are ideal furnishings, which provide to attend. up to eight times. Plastic food and drink on Senate ballot paper to containers can be reused in pipe manufacturing as well as furniture and clothing. Every item that goes into RE-ELECT the recycling bin must be clean otherwise it can con- taminate the recycling process. The worst contam- ABETZ, Eric inants are dirty/unwashed containers and plastic bags. Food containers should PARRY, Stephen be empty and rinsed; paper and cardboard should also be clean, dry and not tied in BARNETT, Guy bundles. Used pizza boxes are among items that cannot be recycled. There are two very dif- ferent processes for handling cans. Metal cans are captured by huge magnets but alu-

minium cans are corralled Senator Eric ABETZ

by suction and so these cans Senator Guy BARNETT should not be crushed oth- Senator Stephen PARRY

erwise the suction process 17167dev doesn’t work. The new recycling bins Your Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team go out with the garbage bins and they should be at least Advancing Tasmania’s Interests one metre apart and not hidden behind a vehicle. Authorised by Jonathan Hawkes, Level 1, 25 Davey Street, Hobart 4 - BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 Program helps Parenting group offers support PARENTS R Us, the parent- (NILS), Family Planning and not necessary. ing support group program Confidence Building. Sessions are Monday at the Gagebrook Commu- The group also arrange 11am-2pm at the Gagebrook young people nity Centre, runs weekly activities for parents, includ- Community Centre, 191 sessions throughout the ing scrapbooking, card-mak- Lamprill Circle, Gagebrook. school terms with a full ing, jewellery-making and For more information program of activities for bingo. drop into the centre or gain job skills parents. The Parents R Us group phone 6263 6097. Facilitated by Kylie usually organises two excur- By HELEN MANSER* Truswell and Simone Barrett, sions each term, which have Program for the remain- THE Jordan River Service the service offers free onsite included visits to Something der of this term: Inc (Bridgewater and Gage- childcare and a light lunch. Wild, YMCA Fit and Fun, August 9 – Claudia from brook Community Cen- Some of the organisa- the Female Factory, Salmon Holyoake (Stress and Strain). tres) has partnered with tions that have provided Ponds and Mount Field August 16 – excursion, Max Employment to pro- Fast Forward Your Future – Brighton is giving local youth guest speakers at Parents R National Park. Op Shop tour. vide a project for the a chance to gain valuable work experience. Us include Holyoake, No All parents are welcome August 23 – Movie and National Green Job Corp Interest Loan Scheme to attend and bookings are Sing Star Day. titled Fast Forward Your be involved in such a worth- “Max Employment was Future – Brighton. while program. Congratula- delighted to be involved in The project was launched at Bonorong Wildlife Park, tions to the participants for such a worthwhile project.” Spirits high at fundraising dinner at the Gagebrook Commu- community gardens at both all their efforts. She said Max Employ- nity Centre in June. the Bridgewater and Gage- The National Green Job ment’s mantra was “finding By HELEN MANSER The Jordan River Service brook Community Centres Corp is an Australian Gov- jobs and changing lives”. is pleased to be able to offer and foreshore weeding and ernment initiative targeted “Projects like National FIFTY invited guests young people from the com- planting of a section of the at 17-24-year-old disadvan- Green Job Corp allow us to attended a wonderful munity a chance to gain skills Jordan River. taged youth to provide them keep achieving this goal,” she evening at the Gagebrook and knowledge to increase We have employed with work experience, train- said. Community Centre recent- their employment opportu- Chelsea Barnes, a wonderful ing and work skills in the *Helen Manser is ly to help raise money for nities. young woman from our emerging green employment coordinator of Jordan River the centre. Fast Forward Your Future community, as project super- market. Service Inc (Bridgewater Guests were treated to – Brighton involves various visor. Katrina Thompson from and Gagebrook Community champagne and strawberries activities and development Chelsea is very excited to Max Employment said: Centres). on arrival followed by a sumptuous dinner and entertainment. Everyone enjoyed the Breakfast programs rescued – and grow evening and the opportunity to dress up in their finery. SCHOOL breakfast programs at gram,” Helen said. “The school breakfast program is Guests let their hair down at the Gagebrook Community About $900 was raised Centre black tie fundraising dinner. East Derwent Primary School, “Ongoing funding is the issue making a big difference to those chil- on the night, which will assist Bridgewater High School, Gage- now, but we are so pleased the State dren in need. us in delivering some of our brook Primary School and St Paul’s Government has been able to keep “Our fundraising efforts will valued programs. Primary School were near to closure this valuable service afloat for now.” enable us to maintain the Breakfast A huge thank-you to chef recently as funding sources dried up. Breakfast programs provide a Club we host for Herdsman’s Cove William and volunteers for Helen Manser, coordinator of the healthy breakfast for school children Primary School. their efforts, particularly Jordan River Service, said Lyons Labor in areas of greatest need to help them “The numbers of children attend- Christine Gimblett for the MHA Rebecca White had been able start the day well so they can concen- ing the clubs has increased over the beautiful decorating of the to secure the funds at the last minute trate better in the classroom. past 12 months which is wonderful, room. to keep the breakfast clubs operating “Children who miss breakfast are but also an added cost. for the short term. less able to concentrate, are more “We will continue to seek funds “We were so lucky that Rebecca prone to fidgeting and find learning through submissions to funding bod- LEFT: Invited guests raised was able to arrange the funds through difficult by mid-morning,” Helen ies to maintain all the programs for $900 at the black tie the Premier’s Sundry Grants pro- said. the long term.” dinner.

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B BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 - 5 New facilities welcomed at Herdsmans Cove Primary By ANDY BENNETT* program for children up to 4 The Herdsmans Cove I HAVE been fortunate to be years of age are increasing due redevelopment will further part of two important recent to the excellent new facility. increase our capacity to deliver events. The second event was integrated quality pre-school- On Thursday, July 22, much smaller, but also very ing and early years education along with 50 guests, students, significant. On Wednesday, for the local community. The staff and families, I attended July 21 I met with principals Trade Training Centre will the official opening of the and teachers from New Nor- enable us to deliver individu- redeveloped buildings at folk and Bridgewater High alised learning programs for Herdsmans Cove Primary Schools and Oatlands, Cam- secondary students and man- School by the Federal Minister pania and Glenora District aged transitions into training for Education, Simon Crean, High School and staff from and employment and and the Federal Lyons MHR, the Tasmanian Polytechnic. improve adult learning oppor- Dick Adams. The group represents the tunities. The opening was also consortium of schools that Those needs were clearly attended by the State Minister collaborated to make success- described as priorities for education and training during the for Education and Skills, Lin Georgina Springer and Alalee Gimblett, student leaders ful application to the Com- Thorp. from Herdsman’s Cove Primary, welcome guests to the monwealth Government to extensive community consul- The building program at opening of the Herdsmans Cove redevelopments. build the Regional Trade tations that followed the fire the school was funded under Training Centre on the at Bridgewater High School in the Australian Government’s door learning areas. improvements had opened up Bridgewater campus of the October 2007. National Building Economic A reception was held in the school and accelerated the federation. It is an exciting time to see Stimulus Plan – Building the the new early learning centre sense of community that is The new building is on those needs being provided Education Revolution pro- which is proving to be a great developing around the school. target for completion on Sep- for and it is an exciting time gram. As a result, the school hit with young children and For example, the Books tember 22 and, following the to be a member of our com- community now enjoys three families. Highlights were the for Breakfast program the installation of equipment, will munity – and there’s more to speeches from students, par- school runs in the centre three be ready to deliver taster come. Sue Riley, left, secretary of the Herdsmans Cove Primary refurbished learning areas, a School Association and president of the School Parent redeveloped multi-purpose ents and the school’s princi- times a week has been attract- courses for students from Further updates: and Friends, and Lyn Springer long-time school hall and canteen and a beau- pal, Carolyn Brown, about ing up to 60 families and chil- mid-October. community member and parent address guests at the tiful new early learning centre how much they were enjoying dren and numbers attending The consortium met to Building Program opening of the redevelopment. that includes extensive out- the new facilities and how the the Launching into Learning discuss plans for the taster • The gymnasium on the courses to be offered to our Bridgewater campus is on tar- Brighton Civic Centre have reduced the list to a shortlist grade 9 and 10 students and get for a September comple- been meeting with the con- of seven names. School com- other people interested in tion date. sultant architects to plan how munities are currently being undertaking trade training • Stage 1 of the middle those two facilities will work surveyed for their preferred from October through to school refurbishment will be together. name. December. We also discussed completed by the start of term Federation School Federation website and how the centre will run once 3. Association email address it is fully operational at the • The footings and the • Community and parent Our website at www.edu- start of the 2011 school year. concrete slab of the new grade representatives from Gage- cation.tas.gov.au/basmlearn- Initial plans were made for 9 to 12 learning facilities have brook, Herdsmans Cove, East ingfederation is being updated a series of community forums been poured. Derwent Primary and Bridge- to include news about latest and open days to provide • The redevelopment and water High Schools have met developments including information about the many new buildings at Gagebrook on three occasions to plan for building concepts and plans. opportunities for accredited Primary School are on track the establishment of the new Your comments are welcome. training the centre will offer. for completion in December. Federation Association to Alternatively, you can Much more information • The extensive artificial come into being once the fed- email comments to about those events will be dis- turf play and sporting area at eration begins operation in bsm.learningfederation@edu- tributed as the opening day Gagebrook was opened for 2011. cation.tas.gov.au or contact draws closer. use at the start of July. Federation name Andy Bennett at Andrew.Ben- When put in perspective, • The project teams for the • Students, parents, fami- [email protected] the opening at Herdsmans Indigenous Children and lies and staff have offered sug- *Andy Bennett is manager – Federal Minister for Education Simon Crean, left, Labor Lyons MHR Dick Adams, Cove and the Trade Training Family Centre and the Learn- gestions for the possible name Bridgewater and Southern Herdsmans Cove Primary principal Carolyn Brown and grade 6 student Chloe O’Neil Centre meeting bring life to ing and Information Network of the federation. The joint Midlands Learning chat about the new early learning centre at Herdsmans Cove Primary. the federation vision. Centres to be built next to the school association group has Federation New top cop Local pub fare lives settles down up to its reputation

By BEVERLEY BRILL * to business THE Super Caesar Queen, her three grandchildren By JOHN HALL Insp Renshaw’s beat can and I went to the Brighton INSPECTOR Lee Renshaw, take him west of Lake Ped- Hotel for lunch recently the new boss of Bridgewa- der, east almost to Little and it was worth writing ter Police, is bunkered Swanport and north almost home about. down in his concrete block to Deloraine. The ‘kidlets’ wanted to windowless office just off He has 49 uniformed road-test the kiddie gym and Green Point Road. men and women reporting I had heard nothing but to him. His two outposts – He arrived in April dur- incredible reports on the pub Oatlands and New Norfolk ing a tumultuous time, with food. – have resident sergeants in Grandma ordered the promotions and transfers charge. beef schnitzel and vegies, I under way. The name Renshaw is ordered the crumbed scal- “It’s a settling-down not an unfamiliar one in Tas- lops and vegies, and the period. I’m working on mania Police. There have kidlets ordered two lots of objectives, priorities and been a total of four, but only strategies,” Inspr Renshaw one is a direct family connec- Insp Lee Renshaw, Brighton’s new top cop. chicken chips and one serve said. tion. of lasagne. Not just for policing mat- Lee’s sister, who became as a bank teller there and in “The southern part of the The adult mains (served ters in the Brighton munic- Kaye Fitzgerald, was in the Melbourne, I was attracted Bridgewater division in par- Monday to Friday only) were The Caesar Queen’s grandchildren enjoyed their meals and the kiddie gym at the Brighton Hotel. ipality. The Bridgewater divi- force, reaching the rank of to a career with Tasmania ticular has a young demo- $9 and the kids’ serves were $8. sion is just one of 13 police sergeant before retiring to Police,” Insp Renshaw said. graphic and police here work ommended. *Beverley Brill is a former There is also an a la carte divisions in Tasmania, but it Queensland five years ago. He started as a traffic cop closely with community Brighton Hotel Motel is restaurateur who regularly covers one-third of the state “She was in the force on motorbikes, then as he agencies to help give children menu if you don’t want the at 28 Midlands Highway. provides critiques for East- – not unlike the footprint of before me and when I left rose through the ranks he a proper foundation for life.” specials. Booking can be made on ern Shore restaurants and the Lyons electorate. school in Burnie and worked worked in accident investi- Insp Renshaw is a fit 54- However, our mains were 6268 1201. hotels. gation, had two stints with year-old who lives in Hobart incredibly good value and the CIB, and instructed at the with his fiancée Vicki and has flavoursome. police academy at Rokeby. two children – Emily, 15, and The other choices from SONYA WILLIAMS Bridgewater’s new Sebastian, 11 – from a previ- the lunch specials were cur- inspector comes from the ous marriage. ried scallops or chicken Bellerive division. When time and weather schnitzel. I am available to He replaces Glen Wool- permit he cruises the south- The enclosed kiddie area ley, who has moved to ern coastline with friends, was great for the grandchil- help on any Hobart after being stationed travelling as far as Port dren and gave Grandma and at Bridgewater for five years Davey. me time to catch up with all Council-related – much longer than a nor- But right now he is down the gossip. issue mal posting for Tasmania’s to business in the claustro- Service was excellent and Advertisement police inspectors. phobic local police HQ. we were well looked after by “Each police division has “There is never a dull Wanda and her team. Ph: 6263 7871 Mobile: 0437 932 212 its own characteristics,” Insp moment here,” he says with Worth the drive? Cer- Email: [email protected] Woolley said. just the hint of a smile. tainly is but bookings are rec- Authorised by: Sonya Williams,14 Barwick Place Gagebrook,Tas 7030 6 - BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010

CommunityCommunittyy CaCalendarlendar After School Hours Care Calendar items need to be updated for 2010 program for volunteers with females aged 10 and over, out their own projects using drivers. Monday to Thursday 9am- For 5-12-year-olds. Sport, art and support from the coordinator and including adults. Turn up on the equipment that they do not have 2pm, Bridgewater Community craft, eight-ball, video games etc. and this can be done by emailing other volunteers, guest speakers evening to enrol at Bridgewater at home. Projects include making Centre. The program gives Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from [email protected] and ongoing training. ESP has PCYC phone 6263 5677. outdoor furniture for nursing applicants significant life benefits 2.45-6pm. Bus pick-up from local families in need and offers free NILS (No Interest Loan homes and community parks and including gaining employment, re- schools. $5 per day. Parents must training to new volunteers to meet Scheme) working closely with other engaging in education and pick up afterwards. Forms Highway, Mondays 7.30-10pm Community Knitting Group these needs. A light lunch is The scheme is available to community groups such as the improved autonomy. Phone Jordan available from PCYC. (two jackpots). Phone 6268 1325. The group meets at the Terrapin provided at all training sessions. purchase essential household such Gagebrook and Bridgewater River Service on Brighton Bowls Random Draws room at the back of the Brighton Community Centres. Pete’s Shed is 6263 4303. Anglicare Family Mental Contact Mary Thornton on 6223 as a fridge or washing machine. Wednesdays and Saturdays Community Health Centre in Green at 10 Sorell St, Bridgewater. Phone Health Support Service 2937 for further information. Monday to Friday, 9am-2.30pm, Weight Gym 12.30pm start. $5 entry includes Point Rd, Bridgewater on 6263 5142. A family support worker is Families Together Bridgewater Community Centre. $2.50 per session plus $10 annual coffee, tea and prizes. Phone M Tuesdays, weekly 12.30-3pm. available to support/see people Thursday nights at Bridgewater Phone 6263 4303. RECLINK membership. Weekdays, 9am- Wiltshire 6268 0905. There is no cost and women are from the Bridgewater and PCYC 6-8pm. Dinner provided. PCYC Midgets Free sports and social activities 6pm. Open to adults and youth invited to call in and have a chat Gagebrook Community Centres by Brighton Heritage Museum Come along as a family and enjoy For up to five-year-olds every such as football, netball, cricket, aged 14 and over. Phone Andrew and a cuppa. Phone Robyn Bishop phoning Merima on 6213 3555. Old Council Chambers, Midland use of the facilities and spend second Tuesday 9.30-11.30am at golf, fishing etc. for 12-16 year on 6263 5277 for more information on 6268 4240. Services include access to Highway, Pontville. Open the last time with the kids. If you have any Bridgewater PCYC. $2.50 per olds. Tuesdays 10.30am-2pm. and an initial assessment and information and resources, links to Sunday in the month from 1-3pm. Computer Classes problems support is available. session. Come along with the kids. Transport provided to activities tailored program – or drop into and lunch provided. Phone Andrew Bridgewater PCYC. First session is other support services, support to All welcome. The following computer courses Phone 6263 5277. PCYC Gym for Girls on 6263 5277. free. children of parents with mental Bright Start Programs are available at the Gagebrook Jordan River Pensioners Club Mondays and Wednesday, 5-6pm health issues, and family or one- Play and Learn Programs: Community Centre: digital media Meets third Monday of every at Bridgewater PCYC. $3 per Riverside Community Nursery Youthfutures Drop In to-one counselling. Gagebrook Primary School, fundamentals; word processing month at 1pm. Bus trips on last session. Phone 6263 5277. Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Free for 11-16-year-olds, every fundamentals; presentation Eddington St, Brighton. Come Bridgewater High School Mondays 9-11am; Brighton Wednesday of every month. Penguin Club Brighton Group Monday and Wednesday from fundamentals; internet and browse our plants and check on all Leavers of 1990 Community and Health Centre, Special luncheons. Phone the First and third Wednesday of the 2.45-6pm. Activities include worldwide web fundamentals. For of our upcoming courses and Will celebrate their 20-year Wednesdays 9-11am; Tea Tree Gagebrook Community Centre on month 7.30-8.30pm. St Paul’s eight-ball, X-box games, internet, more information on any of these programs. reunion on Saturday, November Hall, alternate Thursdays 10am- 6263 6097. Church community room, Paice St, basketball, gym, table tennis, courses or to receive a etc. Gagebrook residents picked 13. For more information contact noon. Teenage Parents 2gether: Bridgewater. Phone 0416 928 903. Parents R Us registration form phone the Judo up from Gagebrook and John on 0417 230 660 before Gagebrook Primary, Monday Pete’s Shed Every Monday from 11am-2pm at Gagebrook Community Centre on Mondays 6-7pm at Bridgwater Herdsmans Cove Primary around October 7 as numbers are need to afternoons 1-2.30pm. Contact Play Pete’s Community Workshed is a the Gagebrook Community Centre. 6263 6097. PCYC. Phone 6263 5277. 2.45pm and dropped home be finalised by this date. and Learn: Brighton Community focal point for people from the Free program of activities and a and Health Centre, Tuesdays 9.30- Early Support for Parents (ESP) Jumping Castle Bridgewater and Gagebrook area light lunch provided. Childcare on afterwards. Phone Bridgewater Brighton Alive Meetings 11.30am. Home Visiting: Brighton, ESP is a not-for-profit organisation Now available for hire. Speak to to learn woodwork and metalwork site. PCYC on 6263 5277. Monthly at the Brighton Civic Mondays to Thursdays 9am-4pm. that trains and supports volunteers Byron or Andrew at PCYC on as well as simple and practical Top Gear Program Yoga Centre at 10am. Phone Brighton Grow and Learn: Riverside to work with families in their own 6263 5277. home-maintenance skills. Pete’s Need to complete your 50 hours? If you are interested in doing yoga Council. Nursery, monthly Mondays 9- homes. The work of an ESP Karate Shed is always buzzing with a Then call Bridgewater Community locally, phone or SMS yoga Brighton Bowls Bingo 11am. For more information on all volunteer is varied and rewarding. Wednesday and Thursday variety of people and is available Centre to book an appointment instructor Rachael on 0413 766 At Bowls Club, 68 Midlands programs phone 6268 4257. ESP has a comprehensive training evenings 6.30-8.30pm. Males and to community members to carry with one of their volunteer mentor 136. Two charged with Join the dots arson after fire at and it’s able to Herdsmans Cove be understood BRIDGEWATER Police and Eastern District detec- ABLE Australia has devel- mail or fill out forms at the tives are working tirelessly oped a service called Join doctor or Centrelink. to ensure our community is the Dots which supports “Join the Dots is a lifeline safe from mindless vandal- residents of the Brighton for so many people in our ism on homes in the and Glenorchy Council community. municipality. areas who have difficulty “The service will be Two young men were reading their mail or filling offered at the Gagebrook and charged with arson following in forms. Bridgewater Community a recent house fire at Dilkara Delivered in conjunction Centre initially, but if the Place, Herdsmans Cove. with partners Jordan River Goodwood Community Police and Tasmania Fire Service, Goodwood Neigh- Centre is more convenient Service (TFS) were alerted to bourhood House and Aus- we will happily provide the the fire at about 10pm on tralia Post, Join the Dots is service there too. July 15 and while the rear of for people with sight impair- “Transport is available the house was engulfed by ment, literacy issues or other and the service is free and fire at that time, it was soon barriers that may make read- confidential. extinguished and controlled perpetrators are vigorously ing their mail difficult or “It may also be a great by TFS personnel . pursued. impossible. opportunity to make some Bridgewater Police Any members of the Jordan River Services new friends and enjoy a searched the surrounding community who may have coordinator Helen Manser social outing and a free cup areas and found a 29-year- information regarding this said it was stressful for people of coffee.” old-male and a 16-year-old incident or any other matter Girl Guide leader Fiona Hardman and her nine-year-old daughter Emily prepare to sleep to receive bills or important If you know anyone who youth as well as seizing a that they would like to bring out during National Homeless Persons Week. information they could not would like to use this service, container that appeared to to the attention of police are decipher. please call Helen at Jordan have contained petrol. encouraged to ring Crime “Join the Dots has put River Services on 6263 6097, The suspects were inter- Stoppers on 1800 333 000. together a group of volun- Louise at the Goodwood viewed and later charged You can be assured of Winter sleepout aims teers who can assist people Community Centre on 6272 with arson. complete confidentiality. by reading and helping them 2560, or Dot at Able Aus- Tasmania Police regards The more that we can understand their mail,” tralia on 6273 9617. this type of behaviour as inform Tasmania Police of Helen said. Please note that a braille extremely serious and is reas- suspicious activity, the safer to help the homeless “Imagine not being able delivery service has also been suring local residents that all our community will be. to read or understand your organised. BRIGHTON Girl Guides time of year for homeless scout and guide hierarchy, and Old Beach Scouts have people,” Ms Hardman said. local businesses, schools, decided to sleep rough to “We are hoping to raise churches and community raise awareness of the plight community awareness of the groups have been asked to of Australia’s 100,000 problems faced by homeless participate in the event in a homeless people. people, as well as raising range of ways, from donating Girl Guide leader Fiona money for Mission Aus- food to providing sponsor- Hardman of Gagebrook said tralia,” Fiona said. ship for those who have a winter sleepout was “This is a great opportu- agreed to sleep out. planned for Saturday, August nity to be able to appreciate “The girl guides and 7 (just as Brighton Commu- what we have, understand scouts will construct nity News went to press) at what others don’t have and makeshift cardboard shelters Pontville as part of National make a real difference.” to protect them from the ele- Homeless Persons Week. Federal, state and local ments, dine on soup and “Winter is the hardest politicians, members of the sandwiches, listen to a guest speaker from Mission Aus- tralia and share songs around a campfire before bedding down in their shelters,” 0! - -0-- Fiona said. !- !- “In the morning there will be an opportunity to $--& reflect on the experience and /,$ ,-&./ ) ,- - .$ -')&&%(,'- on the plight of those who are homeless.” ( $.,-.( $.$ -&%$+ '- ,/+'#(.,- ,$'- If you would like to sup- #/ - - /% - // .(+' port the efforts of the girl 0/.-,+*)(.(,'-&%,$',-&#/+," guides and scouts by making a donation, phone Fiona on 0408 506 805. BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 - 7 Bridgewater Art House taps into local talent TWO post-graduate UTAS School of Art students are getting creative with students from the Gage- brook/Bridgewater area. Bridgewater High art teacher Eve Mills said the two artists were working with 56 students from four schools in the district. “The two post-grads will Hobart from Qing Dao in Stencil artist Peter Kozak is helping students develop their stencil art skills. be at the Bridgewater Art China since October 2009, is House from the first week in enjoying working with stu- July to the end of August as dents from local schools. part of a pilot program,” Ms “It is a very exciting proj- Mills said. ect and the students are very “Wen Zu is a fashion creative,” Wen said. designer doing her masters The two artists are work- of visual communication. ing with students from She works with fabrics and grades five to 10 on Mon- designs an amazing array of days, Thursdays and Fridays clothes. of each week. “Peter Kozak is a ‘street’ The pilot program is artist, otherwise known as a jointly funded by the Depart- stencil artist, who creates ment of Education, the murals and skateboard Alcorso Foundation, designs. Brighton Council and the “Students have already University of Tasmania practised their stencilling School of Art. skills, created designs on fab- A major exhibition of the ric, designed masks and a students’ works will take myriad of drawings to sup- place at the end of August at port future projects.” the Bridgewater Civic Cen- An example of Wen Zu’s fashion design. Wen Zu, who has been in tre. Wen Zu is helping local students develop their creativity. Nursery fired all Plants may be dormant in up by winter but work never stops clay art IT may be winter but the Riverside Community Gar- THE Cool Creations art den and Nursery is still a project at the Riverside hive of glorious activity. Community Garden and Supervisor Leah Cashion Nursery wound up recently said the nursery was still busy with participants taking propagating plants and get- away more than memories. ting ready for spring. The project, led by Julie Clay artworks from the Cool Creations project at the “We’re just as busy plant- Latham, Jessie Tubb, Sonia Riverside Community Garden and Nursery. ing out and doing mainte- McGuire and Kristy Drake, nance,” Leah said. munity Services Work and the clients from Derwent Day taught community members “Many of the plants are how to create clay art. their desire to gain both prac- Options, Maree Bennett from dormant but we still sell Working from Eve’s Art tical work in the industry and Co-Pilots Mentoring, Deb native plants and seedlings House, the Cool Creations have the opportunity to give Cobern and the staff from most days of the week.” team guided participants something back to the com- Campbell Page who provided “In the early and later through all stages of clay art munity. the venue free of charge. months of the year we have from preparing, designing and The Cool Creations team, Most of all, they would both primary and secondary firing to painting . Julie, Jessie, Sonia and Kristy, like to thank all the commu- school groups through here Cool Creations was born would like to thank Eve Mills nity members who attended every day. from studies by the four lead- (Bridgewater High School), and contributed to the success “Some kids still come ers in Certificate IV in Com- Christine Gimblett’s art group, of this project. down in the cooler months with their teacher to tend their own garden beds. YPiA project aims to build “It’s a great way to keep Paul Tedaldi, Sheila the dog and supervisor Leah Cashion take a moment to relax some kids involved. before getting back to work. “The people who come through here are great. It’s community connections good working with the kids and helping them develop an By DAMIAN WILLIAMS* YPiA is about building Ideas range from canvas interest in gardening. JULY was a busy month for community connections and art to sculptures, all utilising “It’s also wonderful to Young People in Action pride so the questions posed recycled materials. watch all these fabulous (YPiA) and their mentors to the primary school stu- At some point in the plants grow and blossom.” who have been meeting and dents will be “What is good future, YPiA and the students Leah and fellow horticul- working with the principals about this community?” and will hold a community exhi- turalist Paul Tedaldi are mak- of all the primary schools in “What would you like to see bition showcasing the art and ing the most of their winter Brighton. in this community?” ideas generated from the first down time. The response has been The coordinating com- activity to the whole com- With the recent warm positive and welcoming and mittee, made up of 11 repre- munity. weather the beds are all com- YPiA looks forward to work- sentatives of the three team- YPiA would like to ing to life with wonderful ing with the students from mentoring groups, has been acknowledge and thank the promise for the spring. the schools and beginning working hard deciding on schools for their cooperation “Paul first came here as activities in the coming topics such as the budget and and support. part of the Work for the Dole month. theme for the first ‘get to The group would also Scheme,” Leah said. The next stage after meet- know the students’ activity. like to acknowledge the “He discovered he loved ing with the principals will be The theme decided upon ongoing support from Aus- nursery work and has since an activity with the purpose is recycling and art. tralian Red Cross in Bridge- gained his horticulture III of both introducing YPiA to YPiA has decided on water who give support and certificate too.” the students and stimulating team activities it can run advice whenever it’s needed. The Riverside Commu- ideas and suggestions for with the students and is cur- *Damian Williams is a nity Garden and Nursery is what the students would like rently consulting with the board member of the open to the public for sales to do in the community in principals to see if they are Bridgewater Library + The hot-houses at Riverside Community Garden and Nursery are ready to burst into of plants and seedlings from their main project. suitable. Online Access Centre. life. 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. 8 - BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2010 Students show gardening skills to the rest of the country ST PAUL’S Catholic School recently started a gardening club with 39 enthusiastic students. Over many weeks the school has been busily improving its appearance with students planting garden beds around the new building during their lunch breaks. With the advice of Tino Carnevale from ABC-TV’s Gardening Australia and under the guidance of grade 3 teacher and gardening club coordinator Kieren Shana- han, students have laid out a flower garden, including ornamental, Australian and Japanese sections. Students plant their seedlings under the watchful eye of Principal Cameron principal Cameron Brown. Brown said that with Tino’s O’Brien’s Glass and K&D ticipate in the digging and help and using recycled mate- Hobart,” Mr Brown said. planting sessions under the rials such as old brick pallets, “Recently, our gardening skilled guidance of Tino. roof guttering, half wine bar- club was lucky enough to “By the end of the day rels, soil and potting mix, the have a segment on Gardening there were hanging baskets internal, under-used court- Australia. and guttering filled with yard area had been trans- “On Wednesday, July 28, strawberry plants, four raised formed into a vegetable patch the film crew arrived bright vegetable beds with seedlings with raised garden beds. and early to begin filming at and several small fruit trees. “We have also been fortu- 8am. “The children are now nate to secure donations by “Our eager cast of stu- eagerly anticipating the Horticultural and Landscape dents arrived half an hour springtime growth of their Excited St Paul’s students celebrate their gardening successes. supplies at Brighton, later ready and willing to par- labours.” Government sporting grants now available for community BRIGHTON’S sporting grant programs which guidelines are available for and community groups are opened on July 1. download at the Sport and urged to apply for State “Grants are available for Recreation Tasmania website Government funding projects including the pur- at www.development.tas.gov. grants which are currently chase of equipment, the au/sportrec or call 1800 252 available. upgrading or development 476 for further advice on Sport and Recreation of facilities, hosting national which grant program is best Tasmania’s six grant pro- sporting championships, hir- suited for your organisation’s grams are aimed at improving trainees, planning stud- purpose. ing opportunities for Tasma- ies, participation projects and Information on other nians to participate in sport the development of trails and grants that may become and recreation. bikeways,” Ms Davidson available from other organ- Sport and Recreation said. isations are included in SRT’s Tasmania client manager “Grants are made to electronic newsletter Actively Sarah Davidson said about clubs, associations, local gov- in Touch. $4.6 million was available to ernment and other not-for- Subscription to the state, regional and local profit providers of sport and newsletter is free and can be organisations in the 2010-11 active recreation.” obtained from the SRT web- financial year through the New applications and site. Junior representative in Southern Tasmania bowls competition Josh Iles, left, with club president Kevin Marshall. Bowls club celebrates success and looks forward to more By ROSS HOWARD final in their respective grades. Brighton Bowls Club is a family club BRIGHTON Bowls Club members The club’s open singles champion and can cater for functions of up to 100 ended the 2009/10 bowls season with was Kevin Booth and the ladies open people. a presentation dinner at the club- singles title was won by his granddaugh- The ladies committee consists of rooms to celebrate one of their most ter, Amity Booth. experienced personnel who are able to successful seasons. All team members bowled extremely cater for most occasions. The ladies divisions 2 and 4 won the well. Through the winter months ran- southern finals and then travelled north Team captains were presented with dom draw competitions are held each to take on the northern finalists and trophies for the southern premierships Wednesday and Saturday starting at defeated them convincingly to become at a function at the Rosny Park Bowls midday. state champions. Club and state premiership trophies This is an ideal opportunity for first- Division 2 ladies defeated Cressy 51- were presented at the state awards and time bowlers to learn the game, as 43 and Port Sorell 62-48. Division 4 presentation evening at Wrest Point coaching and bowls are supplied. ladies defeated Deloraine 70-43 and Casino. The club is looking forward to Ulverstone 82-48. Once regarded as a game for old another successful season in 2010/11 The men’s divisions 2 and 3 reserves people, today lawn bowls is enjoyed by and extends a warm welcome to all new people of all ages, from teenagers to sen- members and new bowlers. Coach Mark Little is looking forward to a big season for Old Beach Cricket Club. teams also made the finals in the southern competition but after a strong per- iors, with juniors winning representative Contact the club on 6268 1325 or formance just failed to reach the grand selection in their early teens. Ross Howard on 6268 1749. Old Beach Cricket Club Informative entertainment for seniors welcomes new coach By LIZ HOLLOWAY* helped us explore possibili- Engine author the Rev W which he is involved. THE School for Seniors has ties for interacting in the Awdry. Our final speaker on WITH another summer of He will be a great asset in petition hosted by APL, with been entertained recently by community. Judy Tierney visited for a August 24 is Hugh Carter cricket soon upon us, the the development of the jun- good prizes up for grabs. a diverse range of speakers. Tony Hope presented an second time to talk about who will give us insight into Old Beach Cricket Club is ior players coming through The night is open to Former long-serving illustrated history of the Sala- people and places in her how he remains positive hoping to enter four teams the club. everyone in the community Franklin MHA Fran Bladel manca quarry and Erica Bell experience and Dick Adams about his multiple sclerosis, a in the Southern Cricket Pre-season training will – in fact, the more the mer- shared her experiences of her outlined some of her studies MHR addressed us on fed- normally debilitating disease. Association this season. begin at Cloak Oval, Old rier. early days teaching in Hobart at UTAS into concerns about eral political concerns. A group excursion will The club is always look- Beach, on Sunday, Septem- climate change and health. Margaret Reynolds will follow on August 31. If you have any questions and at Bridgewater High. ing to welcome new faces, ber 5 at midday. Past, present She described her work as John Duffy returned, this return on August 10 to talk As always, visitors are whether interested in playing and new players are always regarding the Old Beach chair of a parliamentary time to talk about railways. about one of her special con- welcome at our meetings. or supporting your local welcome. Cricket Club or the upcom- inquiry into adoptions in He showed film of the cerns – disability, ageing and To find out more contact team. At the end of August ing season contact club sec- Tasmania, particularly in rela- 40th anniversary run of the social inclusion, and Michael Liz Holloway on 6263 5627. Old Beach is pleased to there will be a meet-the- retary Davin Wooldridge on tion to unmarried mothers. Flying Scotsman from Lon- Polley MHA will talk on *Liz Holloway is School welcome Mark Little as coach night followed by a 0417 110 937 or email old Rowena McKean, from don to Edinburgh and spoke August 17 about the School for Seniors program coach this season. Texas hold ’em poker com- [email protected]. the Council on the Ageing, about Thomas the Tank of Jude in Tanzania with coordinator.