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AN Avenue of Honour and Armistice Memorial has been offi cially opened at Waverley Flora Park to pay tribute to veterans from Clarence who AVENUE OF HONOUR served in World War One. The opening and LOCAL VETERANS OF WWI REMEMBERED STORY CONTINUES PAGE 4

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE KMART WISHING APPEAL

Students from Montagu Bay Primary School celebrate the launch of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal by carolling in Santa’s workshop at Kmart Eastlands.

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2 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News Council News Fire Management The Cambridge Centre Council Meetings ParksFire Management and ReservesEvents Drainage• OngoingMaintenance parks of maintenance. walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail. KeyKey issues issues at atat the Councilthe Council Council meetings meeting meeting of 23held of May on • OngoingOvalsFESTIVAL pesticide cleaning program. ofOF open VOICES drains. Key12 November issuesissues at at the theand Council Council 3 December meeting meeting of include: of • Maintenance of natural areas as per the and17 October6 June 2016 2016 included: included: • MinorOvals herbicidedrainage programworks as required. 2615 AugustSeptember and 5 2016September included: 2016 included: various Natural Area Management Plans. •• AdoptedAdopted Awarded thea Strategica 2016/2017 tender Plan for Budget roadfor 2016-2026. pavement and Capital reconstruction Expenditure • Adoandpted stormwater a draft Strategic work inPlan South 2016-2026 Terrace, as Lauderdalea basis for • Commencement of firebreak clearing on spreads Christmas cheer Program. ParksFire Management and Reserves • AgreedcommunityAwarded to to consult a initiateconsultation. tender the an for community amendment road pavement on the to Lauderdalethe reconstruction Planning Urban Council property. • Agreed to undertake community consultation on the Draft •• ElevatedMaintenance platform ofEvents natural tree work. areas as per the • PindosExpansionAdoptedSchemework inPark theActonto Feasibility Management incorporateAnnual Drive, Plan Study. Acton 2016/17.Plan.a new Park Bellerive Bluff Specific • Awarded a tender for the 2018-2019 annual road • Ongoingvarious Naturalpark maintenance Area Management as per Plans. • AgreedAdoptedArea Plan. to an consult amended the communityPindos Park on Management a Draft Community Plan. Events reseal program • establishedCommencementExhibition: maintenance of Housematesfirebreak schedules. clearing on • SafetyAccepted PlanWorks a fortender 2016-2021. for– June/Julythe provision of2016 the Annual Hard • Agreed Awarded to undertake $17,459 incommunity total for consultationthe September on a 2018draft • CambridgeExhibition:Council24 property. September Oval Theinstallation Eastern– 9 October of pipes Shore and • Agreedround ofto consultCommunity the community Support onGrants a draft Kangaroo Bay – 1 - 9 July 2016 RoadsbushfireWaste Collection management Service. strategy. CommunityRosny Cottage, Photography Rosny Farm • Rosny Awarded Park $29,520 Cultural/Creative in partnership Precinct grants - Development Policy constructionThe of Barn, pump Rosny station. Farm • Pothole repairs: Richmond, Cambridge, Dulcot and Rokeby. Exhibition • Framework.Endorsed the creation of a special committee for Events • Gravelyouth road (Youth grading: Advisory as required Committee) based on inspections. FireExhibition: Management14 October Poochibald – 6 November Art 2016 Prize • AcceptedWorks a tender– September/OctoberOctober/November for the construction of the Kangaroo 2016 Bay • Guide post replacement continues: various locations. • MaintenanceExhibition:SchoolhouseEXHIBITIONS1-9 of Octoberwalking Gallery,A Stitch 2016tracks ATRosny in THE in Time:Farm natural FutPavilionure Council at Kangaroo Meeting Bay. dates: Monday 17 SCHOOLHOUSEBiennialSchoolhouse Textile Gallery, GALLERY andRosny FibreFarm AND Roads•December Concreting 2018 of gravel - Special paths: Council Opossum Planning Bay Park. Authority areas and Tangara Trail. • Accepted a tender for the annual reseal and micro-surfacing Festival: ExhibitionSeafarer’s Festival •and PotholeConstruction Special repairs: Council of gravelOtagoRose Meeting Bay, access:Bay, Lindisfarne Rosny from at and5.30pm, Bastick andBellerive. GeilstonStreet and toMonday Bay.Kangaroo 14 • Maintenance andBARN management of natural 11Festival: November23 October Dog’s – 4 December 2016 Day Out2016 •January GravelBayprogram Skate roadat 7.30pmforPark. grading 2016-17. at as Council required Offices, based on inspections.38 Bligh Street, areas as per the various natural area • Gravel road grading as required based on inspections. SchoolhouseBellerive2 October Gallery, Boardwalk 2016 Rosny Farm •Rosny Reconstruction Park. of retaining wall: Elwood Drive. Workshop: Reed Pen and Black • Guide post replacement continues at various locations. management plans.Rosny Farm Works – November/December 2016 Exhibition:Ink Artists Drawing with Conviction • PreparationConstruction for of RosnyresealingClare Hillnce inRoad SpinifexKayak shared RoadTrail: path. and Fuchsia Road in • Commencement of Council’s annual • Preparation for resealing in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in Exhibition:24 October13 – July 13Still November 2016 Wild, 2016 Still Roads• RisdonConstructionThis newVale. publicationof DDA crossings is printed in Spinifex on Road.waterproof/tear firebreakExhibition: managementThreatened The Eastern program. Shore proof paper, providing details on nine coastal sections to SchoolThe House Barn, Gallery, Rosny Rosny Farm Farm • PreparationReconstruction for ofresealing shared pathin Dover near Court Rosny and Treatment Pindari Plant.Street in 9Community December 2016 Photography – 8 January 2017 • explorePotholePreparation repairs:and for costs resealingBellerive, $9.60 inTranmere,- www.ccc.tas.gov.au/kayaktrailDover Court Howrah, and Pindari Seven MileStreet in DrainageBeach.Howrah. Exhibition:ExSchoolhousehibition:ExhibitionEvents AnimalGallery,A Stitch Rosny Madness in Time:Farm Christmas/New Year Hours: Biennial14 October Textile – 6 November and 2016Fibre • GravelPreparationOngoing road cleaning gradingfor resealing of asopen required in drains. Avoca based Street on in inspections. Lindisfarne. 18 June – 10 July 2016 Visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au for details on Council’s Exhibition:Concert:Schoolhouse Clarence ExhibitionAlphabet Gallery, RosnyCarols Soup Farm and 11 • GuideConstructionMinor postdrainage replacement of new works concrete as continues required. wicket at at various Wentworth locations. Sports School House Gallery, Rosny Farm • operatingConstruction hours of footpath during on the Rosny Christmas/New Hill Road near YearRose Bay.period. 1411 DecNovember 2018 – –4 December13 Jan 2019 2016 • Ground.Construction of stormwater line: corner of Esplanade and Lewis Christmas Concert • Council’sPreparationConstruction community forof roadsideresealing verge in centres Spinifex maintenance. Road and and halls Fuchsia for hire:Road in Schoolhouse Gallery • Construction of footpath on Rosny Hill Road near Rose Bay Exhibition:Festival:Schoolhouse11 City Seafarer’sDecember Gallery, of Clarence 2016Rosny Festival Farm Open RisdonAvenue,For Vale. moreSeven Mileinformation Beach. visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au ClarenceBelleriveArt23 Christmas OctoberExhibition Boardwalk 2016 Brunch DrainageHigh School. Commonwealth Bank Test Match Parks• Preparation and for Reserves resealing in Dover Court in Howrah. 25 Dec 2018,23Bellerive July 10.30am – Boardwalk21 August – 12.30pm •Works: Ongoing cleaning December of open drains. 2018 / Janaury 2019 – Australia v South Australia – •Drainage OvalsPreparation irrigation for maintenanceresealing in Avoca continues. Street in Lindisfarne. HowrahAustraliaThe CommunityBarn, Day Rosny Breakfast Farm Centre To bookSecond call 03 Test6244 5406 •• ConstructionElevatedOngoing workcleaning of platform stormwater of open tree drains.line work. on the corner of Esplanade and Contact Sarah26 January Bishop 2017 6217 9625 •Roads Construction of footpath on Rosny Hill Road near Rose Bay 12 November – 16 November 2016 Mr and Mrs Claus were joined by the Cambridge Centre carollers and Mick and Sarah from 7HOFM Breakfast as part of the • LewisPark maintenance. Avenue, Seven Mile Beach. Contact BelleriveSarah Bishop Boardwalk 6217 9625 • HighConstructionFootpath School. replacement, of stormwater Stage line 1 Simmonson the corner Park of to Esplanade ANZAC Park. and SummerBellerive Series Oval, Concerts Bellerive at Christmas promoti on acti viti es. FireLewis Management Avenue, Seven Mile Beach. Rosny Barn •• ConstructionPothole repairs of roadside in Risdon verge Vale, maintenance. Otago Bay and Risdon. THE Christmas spirit days before Christmas (8, add to the revelry, in- $1000. •Parks Fire reduction and Reservespreparation for controlled burns: Waver- Irish Mythen (CANADA) - 10 Jan 2019 • Construction of walkways within the Clarendon Vale Green Belt. Hanba!Contact (POLAND) Council - 12 Jan 2019 Drainage•Parks leyOngoing Flora and parksPark Reservesand maintenance. Pilchers Hill. is in full force at The 15 and 22 December), cluding a jumping castle To go in the draw •• OngoingGravel road cleaning grading of open as required drains. based on inspections. The Fretless (CANADA) - 16 Jan 2019 • MaintenancePlayground upgrade of walking Shoreline tracks. Park, Howrah. FindFind nearby nearby parks parks and and events, events, report report an an issue, issue, receive receive Cambridge Centre as the carollers will be and face painting. to win, shoppers need •• ConstructionGuide post replacement of stormwater continues line on theat various corner locations.of • PaintingRehabilitation of Tangara of ovals Trail from post winter and rail to summerfences. sport. wastewaste collection collectionFestival: reminders remindersAustralia – download– download Day the the onMy My Localthe Local an ensemble of Hobart’s surprising festive shop- As a special Christ- only share their selfi e • EsplanadeOngoing footpath and Lewis replacement Avenue, Seven program. Mile Beach. Bellerive Boardwalk • InstallationUpgrade of ofirrigation split posts at Clarendonat Mortimer Vale Bay Oval. for signage. Services app forServices smartphones. app for smartphones. best young musical pers with fl ash mobs, mas treat, the Cambridge with Santa and tag The • Reseal preparation at various sites. 26 January 2019, 8.30am – 12noon Bellerive Boardwalk theatre talent descend on providing entertainment Centre is running a Cambridge Centre. •For Continuation more information of annual verge call maintenance 6217 9500program orand visit our website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au the centre in the weeks with their rendition of “Selfi e with Santa” com- For more informa- Tangara Trail vegetation. Visit www.clarenceartsandevents.net for leading up to Christmas, much-loved Christmas petition where shoppers tion, visit the Facebook • South Terrace Road, Lauderdale reconstruction. details on events in Clarence. accompanied by Santa carols. will have the chance page at www.facebook. and Mrs Claus. 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LINDISFARNE SERVICE CENTRE Dance Hall Days a roaring success EASTERN Shore locals This included Nut people taking part, while Doug Chipman said it Full driveway service - Log book & warranty had the chance to get Bush City Limits, the 60 attended Calverton was fantastic to see the their groove on last Time Warp, the Cha Hall on 23 November. community halls being servicing - Tyre stockist - Wheel alignments month when Clarence’s Cha Slide, Hokey Pokey, Other Dance Hall used and enjoyed. newest event, Dance Heal-Toe Polka and the Days were held in Belle- Dance Hall Days 151 East Derwent Highway Hall Days, was present- Pride of Erin. rive, Richmond, Lindis- were designed to get ed in six halls around Free dancing was en- farne and Cambridge. the community together Lindisfarne the city. couraged in the breaks The nights were con- in the spirit of fun, to From eight to 80, and some demonstra- sidered a great success promote health and people of all ages tions of the Fox Trot with patrons calling for wellbeing, and to make 6243 5990 danced along with and classic rock and roll “more nights like this.” use of community halls LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED instructor Hannah Ver- dancing could be seen. Clarence Mayor around Clarence. meulen to some of the The largest audience classic all-in dances from was at Sandford Hall on the 1950s to today. 10 November with 90 Message from former Clarence John Alderman Kay McFarlane Due to a misunderstanding, my advertisement in the Bayfield Street UBET November edition of the Eastern Shore Sun, implied that I 8 Bayfield Street Peers had been re-elected for another term which is not true. (Alderman) Both myself and publishers of the publication Rosny Park sincerely apologise for the error. (Opposite Flight Centre) Clarence City Notwithstanding this, it has been a privilege to serve the Clarence community in the past Open 9.30am every Saturday Council and although I wasn’t elected on this occasion, I would still like to express my thanks to all M: 0419 309 220 who voted for me and extend to you my E: [email protected] very best wishes for the festive season. Gamble Responsibly. Gambling Helpline Tasmania 1800 858 858 PO Box 2 - Rosny Park TAS 7018 Authorised by C Bilyk, 3/20 Channel Highway, Kingston

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 3 Community News Clarence launches Tasmania’s fi rst kayak trail

Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman and council alderman with local kayakers at Litt le Howrah Beach. IN a fi rst for Tasmania, skill level required, what of diverse coastline, the have more than 300 Project consult- provides advice about tracks and trails in the Clarence City Council to see along the way, development of a kayak kilometres of tracks ant and avid kayaker choosing the coastline City of Clarence. has offi cially launched a launch points, hazards trail was the obvious for walkers, cyclists, John Hepper said the based on the paddling The Clarence Kayak kayak trail for residents and warnings, and facili- choice to enhance the mountain bikers and Clarence Kayak Trail conditions, level of skill Trail is printed on water- and visitors to explore ties to access off the trail. diverse range of recrea- horse riders, but we also provided useful safety and provides a paddler’s proof/tear proof paper the city by water. Clarence Mayor tional activities we offer have a trail for kayakers information to guide checklist and safety and can be purchased The Clarence Kayak Doug Chipman said the and showcase a different to paddle and explore kayakers. information to consider from Council Offi ces Trail provides informa- Clarence Kayak Trail was way to see our city. our beautiful waterways “The trail is an invi- before embarking on the and The Tasmanian Map tion to help kayakers an innovative product “Kayaking is a and take in the views of tation to access, explore journey.” Centre for $9.60. plan their trip and make to help guide kayakers popular activity on the the city, Mt Wellington, and enjoy the river The introduction of An electronic copy is the best decision about of all levels to enjoy the Derwent and around the Bruny Island and the environs,” he said. the Clarence Kayak Trail available from www.ccc. where to go. coastline. coast. Tasman Peninsula.” “Importantly, it also expands the network of tas.gov.au/kayaktrail. The trail is divided “The Clarence Kayak “In Clarence we have The kayak trail has into nine coastal sections Trail is unique to Tasma- estuaries, salt marshes, been created following to explore from Risdon nia and we’re not aware tidal fl ats, rocky head- extensive consultation HAIR through to South Arm. of anything quite like it lands, urban, coastal with kayak groups who REMOVAL Each trail includes on mainland Australia,” and protected areas for identifi ed the routes and RICHMOND Full price list for information about the he said. people to explore. the level of diffi culty all areas for both estimated distance and “With 191 kilometres “Not only do we required. men and women LASER CLINIC available upon Skin rejuvenation and treatment for solar request. keratosis, solar discoloration, fine line and wrinkle tightening, dramatic improvement 1 JANNAH COURT MORNINGTON in skin tone and collagen fibre renewal - fast, safe, excellent results. êEFI SERVICE êIMMOBILISERS 0478 608 550 Phone Kathryn, our qualified laser practitioner and êAIR CONDITIONING nurse, for a FREE consultation and assessment. 6244 2322 Located in the Sorell Plaza Pharmacy - Guardian Pharmacy 1300 732 377 RTO 60071 10% off labour for Senior Shop 10b/12 Cole Street Sorell www.onroadoffroad.edu.au Card holders [email protected] www.richmondlaserclinictas.com

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4 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News Local veterans of WWI remembered RETURNING HOME TO A THRIVING GARDEN CHRISTMAS is just around the corner plants a deep soaking rather than just and many of us go away over the watering the mulch, which is often holidays. what happens when hand watering. An easy way to ensure that you Make sure that your drippers are return to a garden looking as good placed under the mulch for maximum as when you left is to install a drip beneﬁ t, as well as connected to a tap irrigation system. timer for a good soaking either in the These types of irrigation systems early morning or late evening. deliver the water to where it is needed This will ensure you will be at the roots, allowing you to give your returning home to a thriving garden.

PLANTING IN DECEMBER Vegetable Seedlings Seeds Flower Seedlings Tomato Lett uce Alyssum Capsicum Eggplant Dahlia Basil Asian Brassicas Marigolds Celery Spring Onion Poppies Silverbeet Beans Petunias Four generati ons of descendants of the Marshall brothers at Waverley Flora Park. Zucchini Sweet Corn Thyme FROM FRONT PAGE structed a memorial ave- remaining unknown. consultants, Council’s dedication ceremony nue as a formal entrance Clarence Mayor Cultural History Advi- was held on 11 No- to the park to remember Doug Chipman said the sory Committee, and OTHER JOBS FOR DECEMBER vember, marking the those who served as part avenue and memorial our works crews who • Cut back pelargoniums after they have fi nished fl owering. centenary of the end of of an adopted reserve sculpture ensured the created this wonderful • ‘Weed and Feed’ lawns. When mowing lawns, do not cut them too short. When the Great War. activity plan for the site. memory of those who space. they are left longer, it will help protect roots. Waverley Flora Park Each soldier is iden- served would not be “I would also like • Deep water fruit trees once a week. The best time to water is fi rst thing of a morn- was the former site of tifi ed by 23 advanced forgotten again. to acknowledge Adrian ing or of an evening. the old Bellerive Rifl e gum trees, accompanied He said the site Howard, who brought • Keep removing dead fl owers from annuals like petunias and liquid feed to keep them looking their best over the holidays. Range, constructed in by a sandstone plinth would be lovingly cared to our attention the fact 1917. and brass plaque. for into the future. that Clarence had a me- HAPPY GARDENING FROM THE PINES LANDSCAPE Twenty-three mem- A memorial sculpture “I hope that in years morial avenue of trees. bers of the Bellerive Rifl e created by Tasmanian to come, the avenue will “Without his interest AND GARDEN SUPPLIES! Club enlisted and served sculptor Folko Kooper – become a popular place and passion, this project in World War One. made possible by a grant for local residents to would not have started.” The club constructed from the Department visit and contemplate our The Avenue of Hon- an Avenue of Honour of Veterans’ Affairs – contribution to the Great our and Armistice Me- along Quarry Road to has been installed to War, and where families morial at Waverley Flora commemorate the 23 capture the signifi cance can come and remember Park can be accessed men from the club who of Armistice, becoming loved ones who served,” from Quarry Road. served in the war, includ- an important part of the he said. If members of the ing two that had died, city’s acknowledgement David “I would like to O’Byrnecommunity have any in- David O’Byrne but the avenue fell into of military service. thank historian John formation that can assist disrepair with the ravages Of the 23 soldiers WadsleyLab foror undertaking Memb erto f oidentifyr Fr athen fourkli nun- Labor Member for Franklin of time and urban devel- commemorated at comprehensive historical named soldiers, contact opment. the site, 19 have been research for this project, Clarence City Council Council has recon- identifi ed, with four still sculptor Folko Kooper, on 6217 9500.

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 5 Community News Community garden COUNCIL GIVES IN COMMUNITY GRANTS NEARLY $18,000 has been awarded Group – $500 in funding to help project forges ahead to 15 community groups in the most fund excursions for the group. recent round of the Clarence City • Lindisfarne Historical Society Council grants program. Inc. – $1,500 for the upgrades to The Community Support Grants the meeting room sound system. supports groups for amounts of up • Sandford Scout Group – $1,500 to $1,500 for one-off activities or to purchase and upgrade life projects that benefi t the Clarence jackets. community. • Clarence United Basketball The funding round for the League – $1,300 to purchase the biannual Community Support Aussie Hoops Kit. Grants closed in September, with the • Surf Life Saving Tasmania – Community Grants Assessment Panel $1,500 to purchase a defi brillator. reviewing all applications and recom- • Carlton Park Surf Life Saving mending that 15 projects be funded. Club – $1000 in funding to assist with the hosting of the Seven Mile The grants are: Beach Ocean Swim, incorporating • Scouts Australia Clarence Dis- Banana Boat Kids. trict Venturers Group – $1,500 • Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving in funding for the purchase of Club – $1000 to improve their camping equipment. environmental impact through the • Lindisfarne Soccer Club –$950 in engagement of an environmental funding to support a coach training consultant. program. • Beltana Bowls Club – $500 put The funding round for the annual towards 50-year anniversary cele- Partnership Grants closed in October, brations. with the Community Grants Assess- • Grace Christian Church – $1,498 ment Panel reviewing all applications in funding to purchase a fl at screen and recommending that two projects TV for use in leadership training be funded for varying amounts, total- and workshop presentations. ling $29,520. • Tomatoes Swim Club – $1,050 in funding for a shade shelter The grants are: marquee. • Hobart Playback Theatre Com- • Clarence Country Music – pany – $14,520 in funding for the $1,200 towards the purchase of ‘More Stories From Our Shared microphones, music stands, and Space’ project. promotional activities. • DRILL Performance Company Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre manager Leanne Doherty, right, and assistant coordinator Kerryn James at the • Eastside Table Tennis League – Inc. – $15,000 in funding to sup- Heemskirk Community Garden. $800 for a new robot ball machine port the ‘DRILL Junior Company THE team behind a grow their own fruit and removed the water tank’s “Everyone else for training purposes. and School Residencies’. community garden vegies, and learn about tap, leaving the com- thought it was great – no • The Hobart Vintage Machinery development in Warrane sustainability. mittee unable to collect more hooning on the Society Inc. – $1,461 to be put to- Enquires about Clarence City is determined not to let a Over the past 12 rain water for use on the land, no more trail bikes, wards its biannual Heritage Farming Council’s grants program can be senseless act of vandalism months, the garden’s garden. no more dumping of Expo. made to [email protected] or by stop them from realising nine-member commit- Warrane Mornington rubbish. • The Clarence Plains Friendship visiting www.ccc.tas.gov.au. their vision for the project. tee has overseen the Neighbourhood Centre “We had a lot of Managed by the construction of fences and manager Leanne Doherty positive reactions.” Warrane Mornington a shed and the installation said she couldn’t under- Mrs Doherty said Neighbourhood Centre, of a water tank. stand why anyone would fi xing the damage to the the Heemskirk Commu- But that progress target the garden, which power supply would nity Garden has been has slowed after vandals enjoyed widespread com- take $2,500 out of the Wishing you a very slowly taking shape recently sliced through munity support. committee’s already tight since a local resident fi rst newly laid electrical con- “We doorknocked the budget. fl oated the idea two years duit, housing wires ready whole area around the “The offender tried merry Christmas and ago of turning a vacant to be connected to the garden before we even to make sure we didn’t block into a communal power supply. started, and only one per- have power so the project a happy new year. garden space where locals The culprit also son said they didn’t want wouldn’t go any further,” could gather and relax, damaged the shed and it there,” she said. she said. “They didn’t steal anything, and it doesn’t seem to be just plain vandalism Advertisement – they didn’t smash up anything else. “It seems like this Merry was supposed to stop us in our tracks. But it’s not going to.” Christmas & While the incident is a setback to the garden’s progress and budget, the Happy 2019 volunteers are determined to press on without electricity and will turn their attention to working on elements of the garden which don’t require power, including the gazebo and new toilet facilities. CLARENCE ALDERMAN The damage, which occurred sometime between 9-14 November, E: [email protected] has been reported to M: 0421320669 Tasmania Police. Authorised by: Anyone with informa- Bob Walker 30 Lincoln St Lindisfarne TAS 7015 tion can contact them on 131 444. 6

6 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News Celebrating our young future leaders

Graduates from the 2018 Future Leaders All Abilities program with guests.

TASMANIAN students students from the state’s ful achievement” for all “A day to celebrate the school year including Ms Franks said Young said. involved in an innovative largest special needs ed- students involved. the difference and the building relationships, Leaders of Tasmania was “This is very much a new leadership program ucation facility, Southern “We are very proud positive impact people setting goals, evaluating about giving Tasmanian partnership of schools, have been formally rec- Support School. of this program and its with disability can bring and reflecting on lead- youth the best oppor- family, government, ognised at a community Young Leaders of very positive impact,” to the community. ership and sharing their tunities for personal councils and the broader graduation celebration Tasmania founding direc- she said. “This program is experiences. growth within a safe and community. held earlier this month. tor and chief executive “It is quite appropri- changing perceptions This year has seen structured program. “We are excited The ‘Future Leaders officer Keren Franks ate that we celebrate this and creating awareness.” the program expand to “We have been about the future and All Abilities’ program said the graduation program of diversity and As part of the the north west of Tas- thrilled to witness look forward to support- has seen year six to 12 event, held at South- inclusion on Internation- program, students mania thanks to funding firsthand the positive ing our young fellow Tas- students from Tasmanian ern Support School in al Day of People with undertook core activities from the Tasmanian impact upon the lives of manians to be the very schools work alongside Howrah, was a “wonder- Disability. throughout the course of Government. everyone involved,” she best they can be.” Rockin’ around the Christmas tree for the Kmart Wishing Appeal

FROM FRONT PAGE ing that after Christmas mas carols by Montagu living through extra bills, to enable it to serve the any Kmart store and take the Wishing Tree logo COMMUNITY members is often where financial Bay Primary School upcoming back to school community each Christ- a gift card from the tree on the Kmart self-serve are invited to rock their stress is at its peak. followed by an official costs and special meals. mas in this way. to specify the gender and checkouts or visit online way around the Kmart The Kmart Wishing launch. Providing relief is “Their gift is not just age of a suitable recipient at www.kmart.com.au/ Wishing Tree Appeal this Tree campaign aims to The Salvation Army made easier with the a toy or some money, it to place with your gift. wishingtree. Christmas and donate collect more than 9,500 is seeing more people help of Hobartians giving is a gift of hope – often Gifts do not need Cash contributions presents for struggling gifts across Tasmania this with a diverse range of a helping hand to those where it is needed most,” to be purchased from will be converted by families. year. needs over the Christmas that need the support. he said. Kmart, they can be pur- Kmart into Kmart gift The Salvation Army In Hobart, the Appeal season each year. Salvation Army To participate in chased from any retailer cards, allowing recipients continues to provide re- was launched on 13 This includes people Sergeant Major Brad the Appeal, place a gift or handmade. to choose their own lief and Christmas cheer November at Kmart recently laid off, experi- Watson said the Salvation (preferably unwrapped Alternatively, donors Christmas gift. to Tasmanian families Eastlands. encing reduced working Army was grateful for the and useful for recipients can make a cash donation The 2018 Kmart doing it tough during the The event included a hours, or struggling with generosity of the Tasma- post-Christmas) under the by adding a little extra to Wishing Tree Appeal will Christmas period, know- performance of Christ- the increasing cost of nian public and Kmart Wishing Tree located at transactions by clicking run until Christmas Eve.

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 7 Community News Santa is coming to town Trash to treasure in Christmas Eve Parade

THE car boots were knowledged the hard open and the trestle work and dedication of tables were up recent- Richard Horswill, who ly for the Lindisfarne had “…done a wonder- Rotary Club’s Trash ‘n’ ful job…” organising the Treasure sale. Trash ’n’ Treasures over Lindisfarne Ro- the past few years. tary Club president Trash ‘n’ Treasure Peter O’Hern said he is held twice a year, was pleased with the usually in April and ongoing success of the November. biennial Trash ’n’ Treas- Funds raised from ure event, which raised stall fees and the bar- $1,800 for the club this becue are put towards year. local and international “The benefi ts of projects which benefi t the event go beyond the community. simply raising money for Among its many From left , Ruby Moore, Georgia Harpham and Daniella Balmforth with Santa Claus at a previous Christmas Eve parade. Rotary - it is also a great community projects, chance for people to the Lindisfarne Rotary SANTA has set his sleigh’s have looked forward to be the safety vehicle, be- brings the community said. make some money from Club recently funded GPS for Geilston Bay, as a visit from Santa and his cause he’s got a fl ashing together each Christmas. “But now that I’m 51, their unwanted items, the construction of a ga- the Eastern Shore suburb elves on 24 December, light on his bus. “There’s certainly a the best thing about it and for others to pick zebo-style shelter to be gears up for its 10th as the big man in red “It all sort of just little bit of pride there, for me is seeing how my up a bargain,” he said. included in the redevel- annual Santa Parade this takes his sleigh for a lap grew as people jumped some social capital,” he kids get involved.” Mr O’Hern ac- opment of Beltana Park. month. of their neighbourhood. in – the community spirit The Santa Parade is Founder Andrew started to shine through.” organised each year by Moore said the parade The parade has the Moore and Lunn had grown from humble grown steadily as the lo- ADVERTISEMENT families, who moved to beginnings to become a cal community becomes Geilston Bay from inter- much-anticipated com- increasingly involved. state nearly 15 years ago. munity event. These days, the They felt their new “It was a slow burn – lollies that are distributed community was missing the fi rst year we did it, it to children during the one important Christmas was just on the back of a parade are all donated JULIE COLLINS MP tradition they had en- ute,” he said. by generous residents, joyed while living in rural “The following year, before being bagged up Western Australia and one of the neighbours by the Moore and Lunn Queensland – a Christ- made a sleigh that children. Season’s Greetings mas Eve parade. attached to the back of About 20 people will For the past decade, the ute. take part in this year’s Geilston Bay youngsters “Then a guy said he’d parade on Christmas Eve, My staff and I wish you and your family as hundreds more line the streets and gather at a Merry Christmas and a Happy community events dotted New Year. We look forward to Wishing our readers around the parade route. The parade will leave and advertisers a very from the Walana Street assisting you in 2019. cul-de-sac at 6.15pm, Merry Christmas and make stops in Fig Place and Eurobin Street and a Happy New Year! before fi nishing in Kapala Place, where a community barbecue will be held. From the team at the Mr Moore is expect- Eastern Shore Sun! ing a big turnout of local residents and is pleased to have played a role in building an event that Electorate office: 18 Ross Avenue, Rosny Park PO Box 38, Rosny Park Tasmania, 7018 6244 1222 E: [email protected] www.juliecollins.com

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8 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News TasTAFE apprentice wins The end of the era inaugural metals scholarship industry. for Hands On Craft “My grandfather was a boilermaker and my uncle is a metals teacher so I have grown up with an interest in the area,” he said. “I really enjoy pulling things apart and putting them back together again. “I was interested in that all through high school and college, so the next step was to get a job doing it.” After completing his Certifi cate II Metals course, Mr Dent was able to go straight into an apprenticeship. He is employed at Weatherfoil through host employer NECA and is Hands On Craft reti ring president Margaret Rust with group members at the joint reti rement/ doing his Certifi cate III in Christmas party held earlier this month. Engineering – Fabrication FOLLOWING more there bright and early group. Trade at TasTAFE’s Bender than 20 years in charge, each Monday. “It’s an institution – RH Purden and NP Saunders Metal Industry Tasmania scholarship winner Jesse Dent. Drive campus in Derwent Margaret Rust can fi nally “I’ve got bags of knit- on Monday mornings Park. sit back and focus on her ting that wants doing,” you come down here for MIDWAY Point appren- passed away in 2007, and work and personal level, “The training at Tas- own knitting after retiring she said. craft, and Margaret’s here. tice Jesse Dent has won Nick Saunders who is so it’s great to have an TAFE has also been really as president of Lindis- Club secretary Mar- “Now she won’t have a $500 scholarship which chairman of Saunders and acknowledgement of the good,” Mr Dent said. farne’s popular Hands On garet Stewart said Hands to get up early; she can honours two stalwarts Ward Pty Ltd. effort I have put into this “Everyone has been Craft group. On Craft gave its mem- just wander in and do of Tasmania’s metals They recognise area,” he said. really supportive and a lot When Mrs Rust fi rst bers much more than just whatever she likes for a industry. TasTAFE apprentices stud- “I’m really grateful of my training so far has started the club it was a place to practice arts change.” Mr Dent is one ying a Certifi cate III in for the opportunity that’s been self-paced, which hugely popular, with up and crafts. The Hands On Craft of three apprentices Engineering – Mechanical been provided by this has been great.” to 100 people packing “Along with the craft group meets at the statewide to win the RH Trade and Certifi cate III in scholarship. He is also putting the the Lindisfarne Activities goes a lot of sharing, we Lindisfarne Activities Purden and NP Saunders Engineering – Fabrication “It’s nice to be recog- skills he’s gaining in his Centre each Monday all know each other’s Centre on Lincoln Street Metal Industry Tasmania Trade. nised as one of the three work and training to good morning to try their hand histories,” she said. from 9.30am Mondays, Scholarship. Mr Dent said he best apprentices in the use in his spare time with at a wide array of crafts. “We’ve had a few starting 19 February The inaugural schol- was thrilled to win the state.” the restoration of a HX They’d travel from as deaths, and we have a 2019. arships honour Robert scholarship. Mr Dent said he panel van. far afi eld as Bothwell to cry together over that. For more informa- Purden, owner of Purden “I’m really interested always had a personal “After I got my licence attend - based on some “If not for Margaret tion, phone Jan Rolfe on Engineers Pty Ltd, who in this industry, for both a interest in the metals I bought a project car and good advice from Mrs we wouldn’t have the 6243 1000. I’ve been restoring it for Rust. the past nine months,” Mr “I told people it was Dent said. better to come and do “When I fi nish it I’ll some craft on Monday probably buy another one mornings than to do the Phillip Stephens – I really enjoy it and it’s washing,” Mrs Rust said. great to be able to work “You can do the the metals side in with it washing another day.” FUNERALS too.” The club’s numbers Mr Dent sees plenty may have dwindled over of opportunities in the the years, but dozens metals industry in his of people still turned future. out for this year’s recent “I’d love to own my Christmas lunch, which personal... own workshop one day, doubled as Mrs Rust’s as I’d like to have the retirement party. with care freedom to do what I like Mrs Rust’s duties doing,” he said. as president will now that makes “There are some really be performed by a talented, artistic people four-member committee, the difference who I follow online who who volunteered to keep are working in metals and the club running and will putting their name out take the reins after the there that way, as well as Christmas break. ph: (03) 6245 0544 www.psfunerals.com working in general fabrica- And they’ll still be Office - 25 Electra Place, Mornington Chapel - 28 Riawena Road, Rosny tion, and that’s something able to call on Mrs Rust’s I’d like to do too.” expertise – she’ll still be

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 9 Community News Jacquie Petrusma Beach season kicks off Liberal Member for Franklin MP

Wishing you all the peace, joy and happiness of the season

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Authorised by Jacquie Petrusma MP, 3/90 Clarence Street, Bellerive Tas 7018

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 11 Community News

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Howrah Primary School staff and students are celebrati ng a year ﬁ lled with academic, sporti ng and cultural achievements.

By Howrah Primary As the year comes education programs and the playground. that we can participate in Thank you also to offi ce staff, cleaners and School to a close, we look back participated in a range of Our active Launch many extra events. our wonderful staff of grounds people whose throughout the year and community programs in- into Learning community We would like to ex- more than 80 individuals dedication make our HOWRAH Primary our many celebrations cluding making signs for provides a wonderful in- tend our heartfelt thanks from teachers, teacher great school a wonderful School would like to in the form of academic, Landcare on Glebe Hill. troduction to our school to our parent community. assistants, support staff, place to be. wish the Eastern Shore cultural and sporting These are only a few community. community a very Merry events. of the many events our We recently wel- Christmas and a Happy This year, we children were able to en- comed more than 80 ADVERTISEMENT New Year. thoroughly enjoyed our joy this year at Howrah new kinder children into We fi rmly believe we school play Ali Baba and Primary School. our school community are a great school where the Bongo Bandits. We live our depart- who will make up four Sarah Lovell MLC every child is known We celebrated suc- ment values of courage, classes of approximately individually and where cess in French competi- aspirations, growth, re- 21 children. Labor Member for Rumney our high expectations for tions, have had a number spect and courage, which Our parent com- each child is matched by of students actively help us to build student munity is integral to our our expert teaching team. involved in online gifted resilience in class and in school’s success – our wishing the school association regularly meets to progress community a the needs of our school. EastErn shorE MowErs Our active Parents Merry Christmas and Friends Committee sales - service - repairs is a dedicated group of and a safe New Year individuals who work hard to raise money for Full range of toro our school, money which provided many wonder- push and ride ful extras. on mowers Additionally, when- ever we have an event P: (03) 6212 2330 Dare Cook many parents come in to C: SarahLovellLabor help on the day. E: [email protected] 6243 7776 It is because of this 44 Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne gift of time from parents Authorised by Sarah Lovell. 1/33 South Arm Rd, Rokeby 12

12 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News Hammering down at Howrah Men’s Shed THE Tasmanian Gov- ernment is hammering down its support and funding for Men’s Sheds across Tasmania, including the Howrah Men’s Shed. Howrah Men’s Shed received a $4,980 grant to purchase tools and equipment. Minister for Sport A T-Rex with feathers will be on display in a new exhibiti on at TMAG. Photo credit: Museum of and Recreation Jacquie Tropical Queensland. Petrusma said Men’s Sheds like Howrah were a valuable asset to the community. “They play a very important role in pro- THE SECRET moting men’s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities for skill Howrah Men’s Shed has received a $4,980 grant from the Tasmanian Government to purchase sharing and intergener- new tools and equipment. ational mentoring,” she Tasmania has the members and the wider community focused said. OF SURVIVAL highest density of Men’s community. initiatives over the past HORNS, spikes, quills dinosaurs.” one’s mind.” “I congratulate presi- Sheds per capita in “The Tasmanian Gov- three years.” and feathers – the secret She said it was sure Not long ago, our dent John Bastick and the Australia. ernment has recognised The Government has is in the skin. to captivate audiences. knowledge of dino- committee members of Ms Petrusma said 33 the vitally important provided $125,000 un- This summer, the “Dinosaurs are a uni- saurs was based on the Howrah for their com- Men’s Sheds throughout role Men’s Sheds play in der the 2018-19 Grants Tasmanian Museum and versal favourite among assumptions made from mitment, hard work and Tasmania would share advocating for and sup- Program, with applicants Art Gallery (TMAG) will visitors of all ages,” she their internal body struc- passion for improving in $125,000 worth of porting men’s health and able to apply for grants be transformed into a said. ture – bones and possible men’s health and for pro- BEST BUYSfunding to support shed wellbeing,” she said. for capital works, tools, new exhibition exploring “This exhibition really muscle and tendon viding such a welcoming BEST BUYSdevelopment and to “The Government equipment, member the ancient world of breaks down the mould attachments were what and safe spaceFITTED for men SINGLE 1000W COLUMN FORGET CITY TRAVEL deliver projects and pro- has delivered $374,918 training and community the dinosaurs and their by drawing on the latest scientists used mostly to meet.” HEATERS ELECTRICgrams that would benefi t for 107 Men’s Shed initiatives. descendants with anima- research to change the for reconstructing their SHOP LOCAL BLANKETS tronics, 3D models and way we see dinosaurs, anatomy. $55 fossil casts that visitors particularly in terms of The exhibition will PARK AT OUR DOOR $36 can touch. how they looked and unveil the history behind AND SAVE The new touring acted. the spikes, quill and exhibition from Tasmani- “We are delighted to features of the dinosaurs, 4 PLATE HRISTMAS an company Gondwana have the opportunity to with some species using UPRIGHT STOVES BIG LG 40LT CHEFC SLIDE OUT Studios – titled ‘Dinosaur offer this experience at them as insulation and MICROWAVE OVENS RANGEHOODS rEvolution: Secrets to TMAG and we anticipate others as defensive or STAINLESS STEEL Survival’ – is now open it will be a huge draw- offensive items, or simply $519 $188 CRACKER DEALS and will run until Sunday card over the summer.” ornamentation. 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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 13 Community News Eastside Lutheran College: Animal lovers King of the Garage Sale encouraged to share the love ANIMAL lovers are to donating to national tion at your local Petbarn asked to dig deep for pets partners including RSP- store helps animal welfare in need this Christmas as CA and Cat Haven, the organisations care for the Petbarn Foundation Petbarn Foundation will shelter pets waiting for kicks off its annual Tree donate 20 per cent of the their forever home. of Hope Appeal. funds raised per store to “The generous contri- Until Monday 24 the local charity of the bution of the Glenorchy December, locals can get store’s choice. community will give involved in the Tree of Petbarn Derwent Park these animals the chance Hope Appeal by heading store manager Kylie Mid- to put a better paw into their nearest Petbarn son said every Christmas forward ahead of the new store and purchasing there were thousands of year.” a limited edition $15 animals across the coun- Since launching the Christmas toy or a $3, $5, try in need of love and a Petbarn Foundation in $10 Christmas decoration family. 2012, more than $10 mil- to hang on the Tree of “We hope that with lion has been raised for Hope. the support and kindness animal welfare initiatives. All profi ts from the of the nation we will raise For more informa- appeal will go directly much needed funds to tion about the Petbarn toward helping ani- save the lives of many Foundation and Tree of mal welfare groups to more animals in need Hope Appeal, visit www. continue their great work across Australia,” she said. petbarn.com.au/treeof- in supporting animals in “The simple act of hope or phone Petbarn need. purchasing a Tree of Derwent Park on 6272 This year, in addition Hope Christmas decora- 2355.

From left , Rorie Williams-Rae, Brianna Jackson, Stevie-Lee Johns and Isabel Lockley from Eastside Lutheran College celebrate their successful Garage Sale Trail event with teacher Rosemary Kennedy. EASTSIDE Lutheran Col- community, Garage Sale at the College and what Eastside Lutheran lege has been crowned Trail was made possible recently received a Silver College had achieved. ‘King of all Garage Sales’ thanks to support from Environmental Sus- “It was encouraging Yea in Tasmania as part of Clarence City Council. tainability Award from to see an additional ew r’s the recent Garage Sale “The King of All Ga- Business East,” she said. 20 individual sales in N Trail event that was held rage Sales is a search for “The money we Clarence this year for the across the nation in late Australia’s most awesome raised at the Garage Sale event, demonstrating an Eve October. garage sale and recognis- Trail and the money increasing commitment This year’s Garage ing the wonderful sellers we won will be used to reuse in our city,” he Sale Trail was held over behind them,” Garage to purchase two Replas said. Welcome in the ‘New Year’ at the the weekend of Satur- Sale Trail co-founder recycled plastic benches, Powered by 150 lo- Bellerive Yacht Club day 20 and Sunday 21 Darryl Nichols said. showing the students cal councils, Garage Sale October with 400,000 Eastside Lutheran one of the many ways Trail encourages reuse, MONDAY 31ST DECEMBER 6.30PM TILL LATE Australians participating. College teacher Rose- our soft plastic waste is celebrates creativity and 3 course - set menu There were 18,000 mary Kennedy said repurposed.” connects communities in Live music by Barrelhouse garage sale events held as part of the school’s Prize money to a fun and social way. over that weekend, sustainability unit, the the value of $500 was Next year’s Garage from 8.30pm where more than four year three, four and fi ve awarded to Eastside Sale Trail will take place million items were set classes collected unwant- Lutheran College as part on Saturday 19 and Sun- $80pp - Non-Members $70pp - Members free from cupboards, ed treasures to sell. of its win. day 20 October 2019. garages and sheds across “Our class has been Clarence Mayor Residents can register For more information and booking the country. instrumental in develop- Doug Chipman said their event at www. please call into the office or cal 6244 1353 In the Eastern Shore ing a recycling program Council was proud of garagesaletrail.com.au. You believe our chil is a uniue aaing oung person ull o potential. o o we which is wh we use a proven but oern approach to iniviual learning calle Visible Learning. e also wor to buil our chils resilience b supporting their eotional phsical an ental health an wellbeing using Growth Mindset principles.

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14 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News The early bird catches the worm A time to reﬂ ect By Guy Barnett the war in German New during the Boer War Minister for Veterans’ Guinea before fi ghting in and continues today in Affairs Gallipoli and then on the places like Afghanistan Western Front in France. and Iraq. ONE hundred years ago He was eventually In fact, of the 100 at 11am on the eleventh killed by shrapnel in Victoria Crosses won day of the eleventh 1916 at Pozieres in by Australians since the month, the guns on the France – a place de- medal’s inception, 14 Western Front fell silent scribed as being “more have been awarded to and the slaughter of the densely sown with Aus- Tasmanians – a tremen- Great War ended. tralian sacrifi ce than any dous record and one of After four long years, other place on earth.” which the state can be the ‘war to end all wars’ The slaughter at proud. had ended. Pozieres was by no While the stories of The end of the means unique during the courage and service are war on this very fi rst Great War. inspiring, we would do Armistice Day – now The confl ict quickly well to also remember known as Remembrance became bogged down in those who returned Day – was greeted with a static war of attrition scarred physically or celebration and sober and the slaughter in the mentally by their expe- refl ection. trenches dragged on for riences. It was a far cry from four long years. The spirit of our the sometimes jubilant By the war’s end on servicemen and women reaction in Australia at 11 November 1918, – one of courage, service John X, pictured left in both, with Benedicta McGeown and CJ Bowers. Photo credit: Ray Quinn. the declaration of war in more than 16 million and sacrifi ce – is a key August 1914. people had been killed. thread in our national FOLLOWING a stellar modern twist on Oscar Bowers. system will allow for Tens of thousands of The cost to Australia narrative and part of 2018 season which saw Wilde’s timeless classic greater fl exibility to book • Speaking in Tongues Australians enlisted with was similarly devastating. what makes us Austral- close to 10,000 pa- directed by Benedicta tickets online via the – Based on the ultimately more than The fl ower of a ian. trons fl ock to its shows, McGeown. website. award-winning Austral- 416,000 serving during generation was lost with To commemorate the Hobart Repertory The box offi ce will the four-year confl ict more than 60,000 killed Remembrance Day • Dad’s Army – The ian movie ‘Lantana’, Theatre will be back also be open at various from a population of and 156,000 wounded, we wore red Flanders classic BBC television directed by Mel King. bigger and better at the times for face-to-face only fi ve million at the gassed or captured. poppies – among the series brought to life on Playhouse Theatre in purchases. time. Two-thirds of those fi rst plants to bloom stage by director Roger The Hobart Repara- 2019. For more information Tasmanians were who served overseas on the battlefi elds of Chevalier. tory Theatre is offering on the new ticketing also swept up in the were killed or wound- northern France and The 2019 season will early bird discounts on • Treasure Island – system and box offi ce spirit of the times with ed – a casualty rate of Belgium during the feature: season subscriptions until Swash buckling ad- opening hours, visit play- 15,485 volunteering to 65 per cent, one of the war – or rosemary as a the end of December. • The Importance of venture for the whole house.org.au or email serve their nation. highest of any nation in sign of remembrance, a The new ticketing Being Earnest – A family directed by CJ [email protected]. In fact, the fi rst the war. tradition that has existed Australian to enlist after Tasmania also suf- in Australia since 11 the declaration of war fered with an estimated November 1921. on 4 August 1914 was 3000 servicemen losing We marked their BIRDGREAT EARLY a Tasmanian, Captain their lives during the sacrifi ce with a minute’s Keith Heritage. war. silence at 11am, the DISCOUNTS Born and raised in Tasmanians, then as 100th time that we have Longford, Captain Herit- now, served with brav- done so as a nation since age served in Australia’s ery, continuing a record the end of World War fi rst military operation of of courage that started One.

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 15 Community News “It takes all sorts to make a world” Striking art brightens signal boxes TRAFFIC signal boxes Featuring recog- around the City of nisable images such as Clarence have been the spotted hand fi sh gifted with a splash of and a rosella, the boxes colour thanks to Ho- can be sighted at the bart artist and designer intersection of Rosny Fiona Tabart. Hill Road and Kanga- Clarence City roo Bay Drive, at the Council commissioned end of Riawena Road, Ms Tabart to create and throughout the original designs to dec- Clarence CBD. orate the boxes around The six decorated the Clarence CBD, boxes were chosen as a with support from the trial to help cover and Department of State deter unsightly graffi ti Growth. and enrich the urban Ms Tabart chose environment in keep- three themes inspired ing with the Graffi ti by life in and around Reduction Strategy and Clarence as a basis for Public Art Strategy. her designs, focusing Clarence City on the natural envi- Council is hoping to ronment, the urban continue the program environment and the with more signal boxes river. in 2019. From left , Bella Young, John X, Anna Kidd, Andrew Casey and Claire Dawson. Photo credit: Big Monkey Inc. THE Big Monkey Theatre by Les Winspear, The is safe. backdrop of the Botanical summer family show Wind in the Willows Things go from bad to Gardens. at the Royal Tasmanian tells the timeless story of worse when the Wild- The cast features Geilston Bay Boat Club Botanical Gardens has friendship, loyalty and wood Weasels decide local theatre and media become an annual must working together to win to move in to the once identities John X, Andrew see for many Tasmanian the day. peaceful neighbourhood. Casey, Claire Dawson, families and tourists alike. Life on the riverbank The Wind in the Anna Kidd and Bella This year, Big Monkey is blissful for Otter, Rat Willows is a fun-packed Young, with musical di- presents the ever-popular and their new friend adventure full of laughs, rection by Craig Irons and and much-loved classic, Mole, but when the lunacy and lyrical songs, design by Roz Wren. The Wind in the Willows. blustering, fun-loving Toad all effectively staged This year’s show Adapted and directed takes to the road, no one against the splendid celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Royal ADVERTISEMENT Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the 110th anniversary of the fi rst publication of this timeless children’s novel written by Kenneth Grahame. meals choice of Join Toad, Ratty, Wednesday Private Functions Day & Evening Otter, Mole and a few five meals for $13 We cater or you cater Meeting room hire Wildwood Weasels for Bar open from 4pm a fun time commencing Meals available 6pm-9pm Tuesday 1 January 2019 GREAT BAR PRICES to Sunday 20 January Friday Meals from $15 Warm log fires in winter 2019 at the Botanical Bar open 4pm - Meals 6pm till Late Outdoor area with great views Gardens. Ph: 6263 3721 (Bridgewater) Show time Tuesday [email protected] to Friday is 11am, with On the water My offices close noon Thursday two shows each Saturday Two Slips to hire 20 December 2018 and re-open at 2pm and 5pm and a Club Moorings to hire Monday 7 January 2019. Sunday show at 2pm. Races Friday Twilight, Sunday’s See Program Tickets are available New Members Welcome from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens infor- For Bookings Call Monique on 0459 573 293 Brian Mitchell MP mation booth, Theatre Federal Labor Member for Lyons Royal, Centertainment or Your at the Gardens’ main gate 48 DeBomford Lane, Geilston Bay Authorised by Brian Mitchell MP (ALP, Tasmanian Branch) 53B Main Rd Perth 30 minutes prior to each www.geilstonbayboatclub.com.au performance. We’re helping prevent bushfires in Tasmania With bushfire season fast approaching, we’re reducing the threat of vegetation coming in contact with powerlines. TasNetworks and our authorised contractors will be entering properties over the coming weeks to clear vegetation growing too close to TasNetworks-owned powerlines. If you see trees growing too close to powerlines please report them to us on 1300 137 008. tasnetworks.com.au 16

16 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 prime times SUMMER 2018 You better shape up at Uniting AgeWell MONTHS of hard work hard to bring this event and elbow grease have together and they have re- finally come to fruition ally gone all out, from the for the Uniting AgeWell decorations to the hair, Rosetta community. makeup and costumes. The Strathaven aged “Hosting events such care home was trans- as these which brings formed into a 1950s together the Uniting diner as part of a special AgeWell Rosetta commu- Grease party, which saw nity really builds a sense Uniting AgeWell residents, of community and work- staff and family dress the ing towards a common part and participate in a goal. range of Grease-themed “And it’s a perfect activities. way of celebrating age A number of high- and seeing it in a positive lights from the event light – that just because included dress up, profes- we’re getting older doesn’t sional hair and makeup, a mean it can’t be filled three-piece band, Rock N with fun, laughter and Roll dancers and a photo joyful times.” booth. Strathaven resident Residential services Evelyn Spencer, who manager Denise Hallam dressed up as Sandy in a said the Grease theme nod to the occasion, said was all about evoking she was looking forward fond memories and hav- to the activities to be held ing a good time. across the day. “No matter what Although more of a Strathaven resident Evelyn Spencer, middle, with Uniting AgeWell staff at the recent Grease party. your age, I think Grease jazz and classical music is something that all fan, she said she always making a fool of myself,” The Grease party staff and residents. edged for reaching their glen are part of the Ro- generations can relate to, enjoyed participating she said. formed part of the ‘Cel- Across the Strathaven emerald birthdays. setta services, which form whether it be the movie in the wide range of “I always look forward ebration of Ageing Well’ and Strathglen residences, Among the staff to part of Uniting AgeWell. or the time period,” she activities Uniting AgeWell to the activities on offer initiative, in which Uniting 25 staff members were be recognised was Jillian For more information said. offered its residents. and attend all the theme AgeWell celebrates and recognised for varying Murfett for 35 years of about Uniting AgeWell, “All our staff and “I don’t mind dressing nights and special din- formally recognises the years of service and six service at Strathaven. visit https://unitingagewell. residents have worked up, having a bit of fun and ners.” achievements of its clients, residents were acknowl- Strathaven and Strath- org/

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 17 prime times SUMMER 2018 GOLDEN YEARS ARE A REASON TO CELEBRATE A little taste EASTERN Shore seniors suggested ways to better older Tasmanians had were guests of honour at support members of the been fi nding it stressful a Seniors Week celebra- community as they age. and frustrating to use tion that acknowledged Ms Collins was government services their contributions to the joined by Tasmanian like ‘My Aged Care’ to community. senator Catryna Bilyk attempt to gain access to More than 150 and Tasmanian Mem- aged care services. seniors from the Eastern bers for Franklin Alison “Sadly, many older of our world Shore and southern Standen and David Australians are regularly MIGRANT Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tasmania gathered at O’Byrne. being forced to wait Tas) invited community Kangaroo Bay for the “The importance many months after they members through its event hosted by Federal of consulting with the have been approved for doors during Seniors Member for Franklin community one-on-one home care to access sup- Week to enjoy a Taste of Julie Collins. cannot be understated,” port,” Ms Collins said. the World feast. Ms Collins said Sen- Ms Collins said. “We need to work MRC Tas aged care iors Week was an oppor- “This is why these together and alongside manager Fiona Rees tunity to acknowledge events are so valuable to the Government to fi x said the event provided and express gratitude me as a member of local this. an opportunity for aged for the contribution of parliament.” “We hold these care clients to enjoy a older Australians to the The celebration was events to hear from the fun social event, and for community. also an opportunity to community to help us the wider community to Local seniors who discuss aged care service in delivering a positive learn about and embrace participated in the issues with older Aus- ageing agenda that will different cultures. celebration shared tralians. refl ect the needs of “We deliver a range their experiences and Ms Collins said many older Australians.” of quality services that support the diverse needs of our clients,” she said. “An important part The Best Christmas Gift Ever Northern suburbs community members, from left , Clara Tegg, Victoria Kakki and Maria Ots at of our service includes Usually every Christmas I get this new seat would wash and providing opportunity for the Taste the World event. community connections. included Italian, Bhuta- and enjoy a variety of just got together and beer, chocolates or tickets for dry me with just the push of a “The 120 attendees nese, Salvadoran, Iraqi, performances,” Ms Rees made music and danced,” the cricket, but this year my son button. All I have to do when were spoilt for choice in Thai, German, Finnish, said. she said. surprised me completely! After I am finished is simply press a terms of food, with guests Hungarian, Dutch, Chi- MRC Tas client Bri- MRC Tas holds a picnic in the park and a fish button and I get a warm water bringing along more than nese and Indonesian. gitte Potter said she really regular community din- by the creek with my children wash and warm air dry! 40 dishes from around “Apart from eating enjoyed the festivities. ners that all community and grandchildren, I came the world to share.” scrumptious food, guests “I was amazed by members are encouraged home and found that they had Cultures represented were able to mingle, relax how some ethnic groups to attend. changed my toilet seat… I was gob smacked; it even had The District Nurses has a remote. My son told me that been caring for Tasmanians  Warm water wash at home since 1896  Warm air dryer We are an approved Home Care  Soft closing lid Package Provider.  Heated seat

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Point to Pinnacle’s newest competitor al runners new to trail A Christmas vision running, yet still being a challenge to race-hard- ened ultra-athletes,” he said. The runs are guaranteed to satisfy anyone with a taste for adventure. Mr Venn said they combined the excitement and camaraderie of a regular fun run with the breathtaking scenery of a mountain bushwalk. The series hopes to The kunanyi trail series off ers runners new courses on new fi ll a gap in the popular terrain, accompanied by breath-taking views of Hobart. local running community. LOCAL runners are mountain. The fi rst run will be encouraged to tie up The courses range in the ‘kunanyi sunrise’, a their laces as a new series distance from 7.5 kilo- 7.5-kilometre run held of trail running events metres to 21 kilometres on Sunday 3 February. gears up to start in 2019, and will kick off from “The mountain is a giving runners the oppor- the kunanyi summit, the natural playground so tunity to tackle Hobart’s Springs, Tolosa Park and close to our capital city kunanyi. Waterworks reserve. and it has perfect trails to Each season, the Race director Russell host running events,” Mr kunanyi trail series offers Venn said the events Venn said. For more information Shivani Petrola placing her pre-loved glasses on the Specsaver Christmas tree. budding trail runners the were suitable for all levels opportunity to participate of trail runners. or to register for any A LOCAL optometry now and the big day, but estimated that there were of sight this Christmas.” in organised fun runs on “The courses are event, visit www.kunany- practice is asking locals the more we can collect, more than 101 million Mr Bennett said they various tracks across the achievable for recreation- itrailseries.com.au. to give the gift of sight the better because every people visually impaired were especially reaching to someone in need this pair of glasses will make as a result of not having out to people who had Christmas by handing in a signifi cant difference,” access to glasses to correct eyewear included in their their pre-loved glasses. he said. simple vision problems. health funds. Specsavers Rosny Once glasses are “So far, thanks to the “Specsavers offers Park and Lions Recycle collected, they will be donations of Australians, glasses with no gap, so for Sight are collect- sent to Lions Recycle for we’ve given men, women now is the perfect time ing quality glasses and Sight, which runs a glasses and children around to update your glasses for sunglasses, which will be recycling facility that 400,000 pairs of quali- the year and donate your delivered to people in quality checks, cleans and ty-tested recycled glasses,” pre-loved specs to change need overseas. categorises the glasses. he said. someone else’s life,” he Optometrist Matt If the glasses pass the “These people can said. Bennett said they were quality test, they are then now see thanks to the Eastern Shore encouraging customers distributed to people in simple generosity of locals can give the gift to donate their pre-loved need overseas through Australians donating their of sight by bringing their glasses and give the gift of partnering charities and pre-loved specs. pre-loved glasses and sight to someone in need humanitarian organisa- “We’re keen to sunglasses into Specsavers for Christmas. tions. continue impacting the Rosny Park, placing them “We’ve set ourselves Lions Recycle for lives of thousands and so in the collection box or a target of collecting 100 Sight chairman Ken are calling on Australians handing them to a team pairs of glasses between Leonard OAM said it was once again to give the gift member.

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24 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Community News Emerging leaders inject fresh ideas into the community

The 2018 Emerging Community Leaders graduates. SOME of the commu- in their local commu- The second ever pro- together participants, working with local were dedicated to sup- “We are now re- nity sector’s best and nities as part of the gram concluded with a mentors and supporters groups to benefi t and porting the Tasmanian ceiving applications for brightest leaders have Tasmanian Community graduation ceremony at of the program to cele- support the wider com- community. our third ECL program, spent 12 months improv- Fund’s (TCF) Emerging the Tasmanian Commu- brate their achievements. munity.” Professionals from which will commence in ing their leadership skills Community Leader’s nity Fund’s headquarters The program in- ECL projects includ- SRA Corporate Change early 2019, where we and making a difference program. last month, bringing cluded 24 leaders from ed ‘Creativity in the Car delivered the Emerging will see new ideas, pas- Tasmania’s community Park’, which strength- Community Leaders pro- sion and relationships to sector and equipped ened community spirit gram in conjunction with grow our next leaders in CITY OF CLARENCE them to positively and saw students from the TCF across the state, the community sector. “ contribute as a leader in East Devonport Primary which was structured The Tasmanian their sector, with a focus School and Child and around four residentials Community Fund was on increasing their skills Family Centre team up (ten days in total). established in 1999 in governance, fi nance, with ECL participants “I’m pleased to say following the sale of the leadership, management, and local artists to add that our participants in Trust Bank. communication, and a splash of colour to the Emerging Commu- Since 2000, the in- project management. their learning space by nity Leaders program all dependent funding body TCF chairperson Sal- painting an eight-panel have a commitment to has provided more than ly Darke said the diverse mural aimed at increas- make a difference for the $98 million to more than

group of participants ing aspirations. long-term benefi t of their 2,800 projects across in this year’s program ‘Shake the Core’ local communities,” Ms Tasmania since being Clarence Cultural History Advisory showed that leadership supported primary Darke said. established. came in many guises, school children to avoid Committee Vacancy with participants coming suspension and expul- Nominations are being called to fill a vacant position from around the state sion through re-engage- and bringing a variety ment with the school on Council’s Cultural History Advisory Committee.The of different skills to the environment, ‘Project D’ committee is made up of interested residents of Clarence Will Hodgman table. offered a support service Liberal Member for Franklin MP and Council representatives and assists Council in the “Their skills were for fathers of all cultures implementation of the actions of its Cultural History Plan. put to great use as the and backgrounds, and participants collaborated ‘Integrational Conversa- Merry Christmas and a safe and To nominate, complete the nomination form at to devise projects that tions’ connected people will make a difference in of diverse backgrounds happy New Year www.ccc.tas.gov.au/committeesofcouncil and email it to Tasmania,” she said. through the sharing of [email protected] or post it to Council Offices 38 “Through engage- collective wisdom and Bligh Street Rosny Park TAS 7018. ment with these projects, lived experiences. the ECL participants Registered musical Nominations close: Friday 18 January 2019. have not only developed therapist Alex Morse, their personal leadership who was involved in More information: Contact Council’s History Officer on skills, but given back to the Creativity in the Car 0419 383 552. their local community in Park project alongside a meaningful way. fi ve others, said ECL was Ph: 6165 7830 “These projects are a fantastic opportunity E: [email protected] Clarence... a brighter place | www.ccc.tas.gov.au the perfect example to meet and work with Shop 96, Channel Court Shopping Centre, Kingston Tas 7050 of community leaders likeminded people who Authorised by Will Hodgman MP, Shop 96, Channel Court Shopping Centre, Kingston Tas 7050 25

Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 25 Community News Swing into the New Year at the Speakeasy Ball

The Speakeasy Ball will be held on 31 December to celebrate 30 years of the Taste of Tasmania.

SHINE those dancing tainment, carefree fun McAll, with guest singers events that are lively and to Hobart. three hugely successful This event is set shoes and get ready to and wild parties – held Tex Perkins (The Cruel unique,” she said. Featuring a blend back-to-back American against the backdrop party like it’s 1928 with right in the heart of Sea), Ella Hooper (Killing “The Speakeasy Ball of violin, vocals, guitar tours the internationally of Hobart’s waterfront the Taste of Tasmania’s Hobart. Heidi), Monique Brumby, is no exception, bringing and bass, this supremely acclaimed dancer and precinct, promising only New Year’s Eve Speak- The Speakeasy Ball Mojo Juju and Loretta those same values with talented bunch will grace 2014’s Miss Burlesque the best 20s-inspired easy Ball. is presenting a line-up of Miller (Jazz Party). a 1920s-themed party the crowd with an eclec- Australia Zelia Rose entertainment for a night The special event will dazzling performances Taste of Tasmania that’s sure to get every- tic and unique sound. will perform a dazzling, of tuxedoes and feather celebrate the 30th anni- from top Aussie musi- festival director Brooke one roaring and swinging Saucy Jack & His high-energy show. boas. versary of The Taste of cians, giant brass bands Webb said the organ- into the New Year with Ripper Band are another For those who need The Taste of Tasmania Tasmania on 31 Decem- and bold burlesque isers wanted to create delights from Tasmania Hobartian delight whose a little help getting into New Year’s Eve Speak- ber 2018. performers. a celebratory special and beyond.” original songs reminisce the swing of things, come easy Ball will be held on As the festival enters The unforgettable anniversary. Tex Perkins’ growly stepping into a time down early when the Monday 31 December at its thirties, revisit the night features a stellar “We are over-hauling voice helped shaped machine to listen to 1920 gates open for Swing Princes Wharf Hobart. world of the roaring 10-piece band led by the festival line-up, mak- Australian music and jazz, roots, blues and folk Dancing Lessons by TasS- Tickets are on sale twenties – an era iconic ARIA-winning compos- ing it bigger and better in cemented him as one of music. wing – a fun and friendly now at www.thetas- for its high-octane enter- er and pianist Barney every aspect and creating the country’s kings of pub After returning from dance class open to all. teoftasmania.com.au. rock. Returning to the festival is crowd-favourite the Mighty Duke & Break Free From Controlling Energy The Lords for a night of extravagance and fever Retailers & Say “Goodbye” To as they play their calypso Soaring Electricity Bills party anthems into the wee hours and blow up You can start saving on your energy costs with one hell of a tropical hurricane in the process. Melbourne’s best- kept secret, Jazz Party, will take attendees on We are your one-stop-shop for energy saving solutions an express trip to New • hot water • solar/batteries • insulation Orleans, infecting the • heat transfer • intelligent positive pressure systems crowd with an unshaka- ble dancing bug as they & everything in between! bring a slippery mix of rhythm ‘n’ blues and soulful, rocking jazz to SAVE UP TO 75% the ball. ON YOUR HOT Local legends Uncle Gus & The Rimshots are WATER COSTS WITH bringing a fun-loving and THE EVO 270 energetic atmosphere that’s sure to get everyone buzzing. The seven-man band will have the crowd jump-jiving and swinging the night away with a hectic set-list of tunes to sing, dance and laugh Authorised distributor of EvoHeat & Sonnen along to. Another local sensation performing is Come visit our Showroom & Energy Hub the trio-quintet Django’s Tiger, who are bringing Cnr Elwick Rd & Brooker Hwy, Glenorchy the distinctive and infec- Ph: 1300 042 000 | www.42energystreet.com.au tious sound of gypsy jazz 26

26 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Your Community Calendar

CLARENCE CHRISTMAS BRUNCH crew? Men’s and women’s crews recruiting GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS HOWRAH COMMUNITY CENTRE Spend Christmas with new friends and family now. Motor Yacht Club Tasmania, 1 Ford Fun and aerobic fitness program for over Activities available are bowls, tennis, girl A while enjoying gourmet food, entertainment Parade Lindisfarne. Email: derwentstorms@ 50s. Every Friday 1.30-3pm at Eastside guides, playgroup, yoga, karate, bingo, etc. AUSTRALIAN RETIRED PERSONS and activities. Christmas Day, 10:30am - gmail.com.au Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. All Available for hire with or without bar facilities. ASSOCIATION 12:30pm at Howrah Community Centre. equipment provided. First lesson free. Ph. All enquiries please call 6247 7711 or drop Social activities for men and women who are Transport available. Enquiries: 6224 4615 or DICKSON TENNIS AT SUNSHINE TENNIS John on 6244 6539. into 11 Howrah Road, Howrah. retired or about to retire. Bi-monthly meetings [email protected]. CLUB with speaker held at the Clarence Senior Tennis and multi-sport camps for children GIRLS BRIGADE IN ROKEBY HOWRAH SCHOOL FOR SENIORS Citizens Centre, 17 Alma Street, Bellerive at CLARENCE CITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR ages six to 12 years weekday afternoons Fourth Hobart Girls Brigade meets Thursdays New members welcome. Meets every Friday 10.30am. Ph. Doris on 6272 3525 or 0437 Choir for children aged 6-16. Meets at Clar- during the school holidays. Contact Dickson 5.30-7.30pm. Girls aged five to 18 welcome. at 10am at the Howrah Community Centre. 494 659. ence Uniting Church, corner of Cambridge Tennis - phone 0412 817 427 or email info@ Contact Lucinda Glover 0429 635 444 or Phone Lynne Edgerton 6247 9198. Road and York Street, Bellerive on Wednes- dicksontennis.com to register. [email protected] ACTON PARK LANDCARE GROUP days from 4.15-5.15pm during school terms. Volunteers get together for re-vegetation Phone 0419 312 041. DODGES FERRY SENIOR CITIZENS GLEBE HILL BUSHLAND RESERVE I and weed removal in Acton Park area. Meet INDOOR BOWLS LANDCARE GROUP INNER WHEEL CLUB OF CLARENCE third Sunday of the month. Event details on CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING Every Thursday 12.45-4pm at the Dodges All welcome. Regular events and working Women’s group promoting true friendship our Facebook page or contact Sharon on GROUP Ferry Recreational Community Centre, next bees refer to www.facebook.com/GlebeHill- and ideals of personal service and interna- 0409023981. Knit and crochet for friends, families and to the Dodges Ferry Primary School, Old Landcare or contact Adam Holmstrom at tional understanding. Meets fourth Thursday charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Forcett Road. Ph. Jan Patmore 6265 8208. [email protected] every month from 7-9.30pm at the Beltana Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am- Bowls Club, Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne. Ph. 12noon. Phone Clare 62444 995. DRAGONS ABREAST GORDONS HILL LANDCARE GROUP B Lois 0428 490 205. Come and Try dragon boating 3rd Saturday Meets on the third Sunday of each month, B4 AT BELLERIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL CLARENCE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB of the month. Lindisfarne Rowing Club. Ph. 9am-12.30pm at Marril Street for working bee Early learning program for children from birth Alma’s Activities Centre Clarence, 17 Alma Leonie 0499 834 023. activities. Phone 0476 136 189. to five-years. Indoor and outdoor play, music, Street, Bellerive. Every Tuesday evening fun gym sessions. Phone 6244 1200. J 7.15pm-10pm. Contact Ian Crook 0498 814 JUST WALK IT 082. If you are 55 and over and enjoy walking, join BELLERIVE BLUFF LAND & COAST E H our friendly walking group. Free of charge. CARE GROUP INC EASTERN SHORE BRIDGE CLUB HANDS ON CLARENCE LADIES’ PROBUS CLUB Ph. Joyce on 0408 487 218. 1st Sunday of the month (except Sunday 2 Meets at the Howrah Community Centre, 11 Meets at Lindisfarne Activities Centre (37a Meets on the third Monday of each month Sept; January - holidays) from 10am-12noon. Howrah Road, Howrah, Tuesday events at Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne), every Monday - at the Bellerive Yacht Club at 10am. New JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Meet opposite 33 Victoria Esp Bellerive. 7pm. Phone 6244 1493 (leave a message). excluding public holidays. Embroidery, card members welcome. Phone Sue on 0418 363 Voluntary JP available between 9.30am-4pm Weed, plant, mulch & restore the foreshore. making, scrap booking, Victorian boxes, 087 or Gaille on 0408 782 455. each Tuesday in the office just inside and to Phone Graeme 0467 514 667 or Tassie 0417 EASTERN SHORE MS PEER SUPPORT jewellery making. Ph. Margaret Rust on 6244 the left of the Service Tasmania shop in Bligh 516 176. GROUP 2690. CLARENCE LIONS CLUB Street, Rosny Park. Meet every 2nd Friday of the month for tea/ First and third Wednesday of the month at BELLERIVE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE coffee at the Bellerive Yacht Club (downstairs) HOBART DOLPHINS MASTERS SWIM- the Howrah Community Centre, Howrah Join weekly arts and crafts sessions held from 10.30am-12noon. Guest speakers each MING CLUB Road, Howrah at 6.30pm. Ph. Christine 0429 Tuesdays to Fridays or special weekend work- month. Email Chris on [email protected] or 8am on Saturday at the Clarence Pool or 979 070. K shops. Annual membership $30. Email belle- call MS Connect on 1800 042 138. 9am on Sunday at the Friends Pool. Variety KIDS CLUB @ PITTWATER NEIGHBOUR- [email protected] or phone 6245 1036. of programs on offer. Ph. 0438 629 160. HOOD HOUSE CLARENCE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Located at 17 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. EASTERN SHORE NEEDLEWORK GROUP First and third Wednesday of each month. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Meets at Howrah Community Centre, 11 HOBART LADIES BADMINTON ASSOCI- 3pm-5.30pm. Gold coin donation. Children Street, Rosny. First Friday in the month from BELLERIVE CWA BRANCH Road, Howrah on Monday mornings 9am- ATION under-nine must be accompanied by an 12.30-2pm. Phone Clare 6244 4995. Meets first Monday every month at St Mark’s, 12pm and Wednesdays 12.30-3.30pm. $3 STBA Hall, 101 Cascade Road, South Ho- adult. Light meal provided. Corner Clarence and Scott Streets, Belle- per session and participants are required bart, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays CLARENCE PLAINS TAI CHI rive. 11.30am handcraft (bring own lunch to be members of the centre. All forms of 9.20am-12pm. Email secretaryhlba@gmail. KNOPWOOD KNITTERS Contact the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre afterwards). 1pm branch meeting. Contact needlework welcome. Phone 6243 0249. com or phone 0407 766 054 Mondays from 10.30am at Clarence Plains on 6247 6778 for more information. Kath Chipman on 6248 9007 or email kath. Community Health Centre, Heart Place, [email protected] EASTERN SHORE RAMBLERS (BUSH- HOBART MODEL AERO CLUB Rokeby. Free to join and welcome to every- CLARENCE PLAINS WALK AND TALK WALKING CLUB) Radio controlled fixed wing and rotary aircraft one. Contact the Rokeby Neighbourhood GROUP BELLERIVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Three different levels of walks on Sundays at Kelly Field on Richmond/Campania Centre on 62476778. Mondays from 9.30-10.30am, starting from Located 17 Cambridge Rd. Open Saturday and two annual weekends away in Tasmania. Road. Flying every day from 9am until early Clarence Plains Community Health Centre, from 10am-3pm. Meetings on the first Great way to exercise, see areas of the state afternoon, weather permitting. Instruction Heart Place, Rokeby. Free to join. Ph. Roke- Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Ph. and create friendships. Ph. Rob Peterson available and visitors welcome. Ph. Barry by Neighbourhood Centre 6247 6778. Mike 0400 974 056m visit www.bellerivehis- 0467 255 478 or email robpeterson@ Gerrard on 0417 032 901 or bgerrard@ L LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING – HOWRAH tory.com netspace.net.au. bigpond.net.au. CLARENCE PLAINS HISTORY GROUP PRIMARY SCHOOL or email [email protected] Discover the history and heritage of this very Birth - 5 years, 9.15am - 10.30am Wednes- EATING WITH FRIENDS @ PITTWATER HOBART TOWN (1804) FIRST SETTLERS early settlement. Ph. Lorraine 0415 847 360. day & Friday. Ph 6246 6333. BELLERIVE PCYC PLAYGROUP NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION INC. Runs every Wednesday during school terms Second and fourth Friday of each month. Meetings held at 10am on the first Tuesday CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING - LAUDER- from 9.30-11.30am. Located at Bellerive $10pp for a three-course meal. Bookings of each month (except January) in the Moo- Leaves Medical Centre, Bayfield Street, Ros- DALE PRIMARY SCHOOL PCYC, 10 Scott Street, Bellerive. Cost is $3 essential. Ph. 6265 1155. nah Community Centre, 7 Gormanston Road. ny. Starts 9.30am Monday and Wednesday. Programs for 2018: LiL (0-4 years) Monday per family. First visit is free. Phone Megan on Visit htfs.org.au. Local walk Wednesday and MTT bus to other 9-10.15am (sports centre) & Friday 11.45am- 0417 366 870. walks, Mondays. Ph. Dot Batt 6244 6276 or 12.30pm (library). Pre-Kinder – Friday HORNBY RAILWAY COLLECTORS ASSO- Mavis Kregor 6247 8696. F 1.15-2.20pm (sports centre). Ph: 6248 6260 BELLERIVE YOUTH GROUPS CIATION OF AUSTRALIA FACIAL PAIN SUPPORT GROUP or check our Facebook page for updates. Alive and Crosswired on every Friday during Preservation and running of old commer- COAL RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain school term. For grades 3-6 and runs from cial model railways with a special interest Fourth Monday of the month, February-No- sufferers meet regularly for information and LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING - LINDIS- 4.30-6pm. Crosswired for grades 7-12 and in Hornby trains and Meccano products. vember, Richmond Football Club Rooms, support. Phone Helen 0459 022 883 or Ros FARNE NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL runs from 6.30-8.30pm. Visit stmarksbelle- Meetings held monthly. Ph. Barry Dent on Victoria Street, Richmond at 7.30pm. Phone 6234 7989. Programs for children from birth to 4 years rive.org.au. 0417 142 380. 6260 2727. old: Music – Tuesdays 9–9:30am in the Mu- FITNESS IN THE PARK sic Room. Little Learners – Thursdays 9:15 BELTANA BOWLS CLUB HOWRAH AUXILIARY OF THE ROYAL COAL RIVER VALLEY SUSTAINABLE Free outdoor fitness group. Winter program –10:45am in the Kinder. Let’s Move, Read Barefoot bowls every Tuesday evening HOBART HOSPITAL LIVING GROUP - RICHMOND April-September and summer program & Rhyme – Fridays 9–10am in the Gym and during daylight savings time 5.30pm for 6pm Meetings held on the first Wednesday of Centacare meeting room in Torrens Street, October-end of daylight savings. More info at Library. Phone 62430101. start. Located in Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne. month at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Richmond. Second Tuesday of the month at www.ccc.tas.gov.au or email liveclarence@ Phone 6243 8706 or email beltanabowls@ Bayfield Street, Rosny at 1.30pm. New 7pm. Ph. Penny Wadsley 6260 2950, email ccc.tas.gov.au LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING - RISDON bigpond.com members welcome. Phone 6244 2231 or [email protected] or find us on VALE PRIMARY SCHOOL 6243 5857. Facebook. FLAGSTAFF GULLY LANDCARE GROUP Risdon Vale Primary School offers Early BOULE / PETANQUE For information about the Flagstaff Gully Learning for children from birth to four-year Howrah Community Centre, 11 Howrah HOWRAH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Landcare Group please contact Peter every Tuesday 9-11am and Thursday Road, all year on Thursdays from 1.30pm. Meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of month PLAY AND LEARN: CREATIVE CHILDREN McGlone on 0406 380 545 or business 12.30-2.30pm. Pre-kinder 9-10.30am every Games finish between 3-3.30pm. Phone at the Howrah Community Centre. Day’s Play and Learn: Creative Children is held phone 6234 3552. Thursday. Ph. 6242 5222. 6269 3509. outing or luncheon on third Tuesday. New every Tuesday from 9.30-10.30am during the members welcome. Phone Laurie Stevens school term in Ballygriffin House at Corpus FOOD GARDEN GROUP LAUNCH INTO LEARNING - SOUTH ARM 6247 6085 or Judy Paynter 6244 3675. Christi Catholic School. Play and Learn is a Informal monthly garden visits. Membership PRIMARY SCHOOL C free birth to four years old program. Facili- free. Experts and novices welcome. Email Every Friday during school term. 0-4-years HOWRAH JOEY SCOUTS CHAT ‘N’ EAT tated by kinder staff, these sessions focus on [email protected] 9.15am-10.45am and pre-kinder 10.45am- For boys and girls aged six to eight. Meet on Senior singles or couples meet for midday fun and interactive activities for children. All 12.30pm. Ph. 6239 9126. Thursday evenings during school terms from meal on fourth Thursday of the month. welcome. 6pm-7pm at the Tranmere Hall. Ph. Fiona Bookings essential by the Monday before the LAWN BOWLS SOCIAL G Roberts on 0418 996 194. meal. Phone Dawn 6247 9011. Played every Friday at Beltana Bowls GEILSTON BAY TENNIS CLUC Club, Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne. 12pm for D Social tennis for all standards on Mondays, HOWRAH MEN’S SHED CLARENCE AQUATIC CENTRE YMCA 12.30pm start. Entry fee includes nibbles DERWENT STORMS DRAGON BOAT Tuesdays (7pm), Fridays, Sundays from 11 Howrah Road, Howrah. Ph. Greg on 0427 Aqua aerobics classes Tuesday nights after the game. New bowlers welcome. Ph. CLUB 10am-12 am. 489 171 or email howrahmensshed@gmail. 6.30pm. Aqua Zumba classes Thursday 6243 8706 or email beltanabowls@bigpond. Are you 40+ and looking to stay fit and join a Contact Secretary Peter N. on 62443655. com nights 6.30pm. com. 27

Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 27 Your Community Calendar

LEWISHAM FORESHORE MANAGEMENT ROSNY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE SORELL MEN’S SHED ASSOCIATION INC. CRAFT CLASSES Open Monday to Friday from 9am-3.30pm. Save the Lewisham Foreshore. We need M Located at Seventh Day Adventist church, 28 Located Station Lane, Sorell. Ph. 0478 051 TASMANIAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY your support. Contact Valerie Reid on 0418 MAINLY MUSIC Riawena Road. Classes in painting, embroi- 266 during opening hours. (TFHS) 124804. 10am every Thursday except in school dery, paper craft and cards, beading, quilting, Library at the Old Bellerive Post Office at 19 holidays. Hosted by Good News Church, cooking and bear-making. Meets Thursdays SORELL ON STAGE THEATRE GROUP Cambridge Road, Bellerive is open Tuesdays LINCOLN SINGERS 238 Clarence Street, Howrah. Interactive from 9.30am. Ph. Noela on 0438 027 632 or Welcomes new members. People interested 12.30-3.30pm, Wednesdays 9.30-12.30pm Rehearsals in Lindisfarne Citizens Activities 30-minute music sessions for birth to school- Kay 6243 8060. in any aspects of theatre phone 6106 0071. and Saturdays 1.30-4.30pm. Visit www. Centre with concerts around Tasmania. Ph. age children with their parents/caregivers. hobart.tasfhs.org or ph. 6244 4527. Margot Lampkin on 6244 5344. Ph. 0429 951 880. ROSNY PARK TENNIS CLUB SORELL RED CROSS FRIENDSHIP Social tennis, competition and court hire GROUP TASSIE ROCKERS DANCE CLUB LINDISFARNE ACTIVITIES CENTRE - MASTERS ATHLETICS available at 18 Bastick Street, Rosny Park. Meets on third Friday of every second Every Wednesday at the Derwent City Bowls SOCIAL INDOOR BOWLS Come and try athletics for the over 30’s in Coaching also available. See our webpage month at 1.30pm in the Fraser room at 45 7pm-10pm. Suitable for all ages and family Wednesdays 1pm. For further details phone a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Running, or email [email protected]. Arthur Street (independent living units). New friendly. Ph. Caryl 0409 703 044. 6243 6029 or 6243 8184. walking, jumping and throwing weekly Ph. Di Fincke on 0417 447 842 or 6244 member welcome. Ph. Merrilyn Jones on from October to March. Program at www. 7820. 6265 1320. TENNIS AT SUNSHINE TENNIS CLUB LINDISFARNE ANGLICAN CHURCH tasmastersathletics.org.au. Ph. 0428 376 741 Social tennis played every weekday at 11 Playgroup for children under 5. Every or email [email protected] ROTARY CLUB OF BELLERIVE SOUND PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION Howrah Road, Howrah. Coaching available. Tuesday during school term, 10am-12pm the Meets every Monday at the Bellerive Yacht OF TASMANIA Phone Sean Kelly, president, on 0448 329 Lindisfarne Anglican Church (54 Lincoln St). MEN’S BREAKFAST Club 6pm for 6.30pm start. Ph. 0407 495 Museum and Resource/Research Centre, 19 771, visit sunshinetennisclub.org.au or email All welcome. Cost is $2 and a piece of fruit to St George’s Church Hall, Sorell, third 771. Cambridge Road, Bellerive, open Monday, [email protected] share. Contact Chris 0412 893 012. Wednesday of each month at 7.30am. Ph. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am- 6248 1878. ROTARY CLUB OF HOWRAH 3pm. Collection of old radios, phonographs THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE LINDISFARNE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Meets every Thursday at the Tasmania and recording equipment. Entry by gold coin Fosters peace and understanding through Meets each Sunday at 10am at the Lindis- MIDWAY POINT-PENNA NEIGHBOUR- Police Academy, South Arm Road, Rokeby at donation. a program of home hosting at home and farne Activities Centre (37a Lincoln Street, HOOD WATCH 6pm. Ph. 0417 367 700. overseas. Club meets bi-monthly at Rosny Lindisfarne). Phone Laurie Rowston on 62 Active group meets first ednesdayW of the SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET LINC. Phone 6243 7050. 478156 or email [email protected] for month at noon at the Midway Point Commu- ROTARY CLUB OF LINDISFARNE. 9 Calverton Place. First Sunday morning further information. nity Hall. Ph. Pat Leary 0419 318 012. Meets first and third Wednesday of the month of the month. Different theme each month. THE LITTLE HELP PROJECT at the Beltana Bowls Club, Lincoln Street, December: Christmas gift and celebration Girls only (12-16yrs) free self-defence class- LINDISFARNE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB MT RUMNEY LANDCARE GROUP INC. Lindisfarne at 6:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph. market. January: Artists market. Like us es in Brazilian Jujitsu for beginners. 2pm The newly arranged Combined Probus Club at We meet bi-monthly to undertake various ac- 0419 304 020. on Facebook. Ph 0426 821 530 or email: Saturdays on the Eastern Shore. Join in and Lindisfarne invites all members of the commu- tivities to improve our local environment. Visit [email protected]. have fun. Email: [email protected], nity to attend meetings as listed: First Tuesday https://mtrumneylandcaregroup.wordpress. ROTARY CLUB OF SORELL Ph 0429 134 581. Sponsored by Little Help in the month at The Motor Yacht Club Ford com for information. All volunteers welcome. Meets every Monday at the Sorell RSL SOUTH ARM GARDEN CLUB Project Tas and Clarence City Council. Parade Lindisfarne at 10am with a meeting 6.30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. Ph. Mick Meets monthly. All welcome. Garden visits followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH Dudgeon on 0417 361 328. held throughout the year. Ph. Richard 6239 THE REDEEMED CHURCH OF GOD A visit to have lunch is arranged every third STUDY 9730 or Dianne 0448 824 892. SANCTUARY PARISH Tuesday with an Ausmas lunch in July and a People living with MS are needed for a re- RHYTHM AND BEACHES COMMUNITY Meets Sunday mornings at 10am at Warrane Christmas dinner in December. All members of search study investigating whether step-train- SINGERS SOUTH EAST PINGO Primary School Hall, 213 Cambridge Road, the public welcome to attend and join club. ing exercises can help to reduce their risk of Singing group meets every Tuesday from 7-9 Every Tuesday Morning 9.45am-11.45am. Warrane. Ph. Pastor Colin Jones on 0447 falling. For more info, ph 0447 397 071, email pm at Okines Community House (opposite $10 for 28 games. Everyone wins a prize. 288 191. LINDISFARNE COMMUNITY LIBRARY [email protected] or go to neura. Dodges Ferry Primary School). No audition Morning tea provided. For further information, Lindisfarne Activities Centre, 37a Lincoln edu.au/clinical-trial/step-training-ms/ required. Ph. Mervyn on 0417 462 310. please phone Elizabeth on 6265 2305 or TIME OUT CRAFT PROGRAM Street. Open weekdays 10am-2pm and Beth on 6269 3839. Range of crafts on Thursdays 9.30am- Saturday mornings 10am-12noon. Ph. Diane 12pm during school terms at Citywide, 400 on 6244 3439. N S SOUTHERN BEACHES LAND/COAST- Cambridge Road, Mornington. New 2 U CARE INC. ladies dress and accessories op shop also NATIONAL SERVICEMAN’S ASSOCIA- SENIORS MOMENTS LINDISFARNE GARDEN CLUB Meetings first Friday every month, working available. Enquiries Raie Semmens on 6244 TION Meets at Howrah Church of Christ, 30 Meets on fourth Tuesday monthly, Febru- bees third Saturday. 2586. If you did Nasho’s. Monthly luncheons are Holland Court, Howrah every Wednesday ary-November, 2pm at CWA Hall, 29a Lincoln Primrose Sands working bees first Saturday held at local hotels on the third Thursday of from 10am. Ph. Denise 6247 8713 or 0417 Street, Lindisfarne. Guest speaker, afternoon each month. Clean up groups third Sunday. TRANMERE CLARENCE PLAINS LAND & each month. We assist members to get their 103 567. tea. All welcome. Enquiries phone 6244 1271. Contact Glenn 6265 8682 or Gwen 6265 COAST CARE NSA Medals. We also collect copies of Pla- 8335 or southernbeacheslandcoastcare@ Help enhance and preserve natural values in toon photos, if anyone can assist let us know. SEVEN MILE BEACH CANCER & CARING LINDISFARNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. gmail.com the Tranmere, Rokeby and Clarendon Vale Contact: NSA Secretary - Gary Gillies. Email: AUXILIARY Hold monthly meetings, afternoons and area. Activities at various sites on Thursdays [email protected] ot ph: 6243 4431. Meet at Lewis Hall, Surf Road, Seven Mile evenings, at the Lindisfarne Activities Centre. SOUTHERN DISTRICTS CONCERT BAND and last Sunday of every month. Email Beach. Third Monday of each month 12-2pm. A range of speakers, discussions and outings. Community concert band each Thursday [email protected] or phone 0435 325 171. Phone Di 0438 218 185. Enquiries, email [email protected] night from 7.30-9.30pm at 550 East Derwent P Highway, Risdon. No audition, any level of SHORELINE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB LINDISFARNE LADIES PROBUS CLUB PINGO @ PITTWATER NEIGHBOURHOOD skill. Contact Kristin Nichols at kirstin24_n@ INC. U Meets 10am on the second Monday each HOUSE yahoo.com.au. Meets on the third Monday of each month at U3A CLARENCE month at Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Played the same as bingo, but for grocery the Howrah Community Centre, 11 Howrah Monday and Wednesday mornings at Rosny 1 Ford Parade, Lindisfarne. Outings or prizes. $10pp (10 games) Mondays 12pm- ST ANDREW HIGHLAND GATHERING Road Howrah, from 10am. New members LINC. Ph. Carol Rossendell on 0409 698 luncheon held fourth Monday each month. 2pm cuppa & cake provided. Phone 6265 Sunday 18 Febraury 2018. 10am-4pm. welcome. Ph. 6247 6277. 198, email [email protected], Ph. 6243 4428. 1155 for more info. Enjoy the spectacle of pipe bands, highland visit http://u3aclarence.com dancing, the Clarence City Concert Band and SING AUSTRALIA SORELL LINDISFARNE MASONIC CENTRE PITTWATER ART GROUP the Navy Cadet Drum Corps. Located at the Fun singing (voice quality doesn’t matter), Different Masonic orders meet at the centre Every Tuesday 10am-12pm/1pm for nine Village Green, Richmond. no auditions. Every Wednesday night from in Gordons Hill Road, Lindisfarne. Hall is weeks at the Supper Room Memorial Hall, W 7-9pm at Midway Point Hall, 31 Raynors available for use by community and other Cole Street, Sorell. Ph. Gail 6265 8775. STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE (SOUTH- WARRANE MORNINGTON NEIGHBOUR- Road, Midway Point. Ph. John on 6269 2952 groups. Ph. 6243 8097 or write to PO Box ERN REGIONAL VOLUNTEER UNIT) HOOD CENTRE INC or Jenny on 0418 249 786. 116 Lindisfarne Tas 7015. PROBUS CLUB OF LAUDERDALE COM- Meet at their depot 132 Mornington Road, Provides access to exercise/yoga classes, BINED INC. Mornington every Wednesday night at food assistance, Nil$, computer access, SINGING GROUP – FIND YOUR VOICE LINDISFARNE RIVERSIDE ARTS CLUB Meets third Tuesday of each month at the 7.30pm. Contact Syd McClymont. Ph. 0407 social activities, information and referral. Ph Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pm Clarence Plains AND CHOIR Abundant Life Church Lauderdale. Club out- 847 718. 6244 6346 or email [email protected] Youth Centre, Grange Road, Rokeby. Free to Choir practice Thursday evenings at the ings take place on first Tuesday. Speakers, or visit the Facebook page. join, everyone welcome. Ph. Wendy Bryant Lindisfarne Citizens Activities Centre 7.30- organised trips and social activities. Contact on 1800 269 672. 9.30pm. Monthly play readings on Mondays. Secretary c/o Post Office Box 48, Rokeby, T WAVERLEY FLORA PARK LANDCARE Phone Jeff Cheal on 0417 641 952. www. Tasmania 7019. Every Wednesday 9.30am-12pm or first SIT AND BE FIT CHAIR EXERCISE TANGO THERAPY riversideartsclub.org.au Saturday of the month for family landcare Great fun. Suitable for anyone wanting to Tango therapy session every Thursday activities fun for kids. Training provided. Meet improve their health and balance. Mondays from 11am to 12noon at Tranmere Hall, 27 LINDISFARNE SCHOOL FOR SENIORS at Winifred Curtis entrance, Mercedes Place, R 10am at Clarence and Senior Citizens, Alma Tranmere Road, Howrah. Ph. Jenny on 0477 Fridays 10am-midday at the Lindisfarne Bellerive. Ph. Karen 6244 2001 or email ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Street. Wed and Fri 10.30am at St Marks 505 901. Activities Centre, 37a Lincoln Street. Guest [email protected] Computer class, cooking class, community Church Hall, Scott Street. Cuppa provided speakers on a range of topics. Ph. 6243 6689. lunch, model class, sewing and craft, oil afterwards. Phone Vicki on 0419 155 578. painting class, café conversation, belly LINE DANCING dancing, zumba, after school program, after SORELL BOWLS CLUB Tuesdays from 11am-12.30pm for beginners school sports program. Ph. Cate or Nicole Social and barefoot bowls from 3pm on and improvers. Lindisfarne Community All entries for the 2019 community calendar on 6247 6778 or email Rokebync@bigpond. Friday afternoons. Ph. 6269 2112. Centre. Ph. Gaye on 0458 133 124. net.au must be submitted to SORELL BRANCH CWA LITTLE LEARNERS ROSNY PARK BOWLS CLUB Meet first Wednesday of the month at [email protected] Free early years learning program for up to Excellent venue available for hire with view, 1.30pm in the CWA Room at Sorell Memorial. five-year-olds and their parents. Tuesdays This is a free service for non-profit community full bar and kitchen, ample car parking. Ph. New members are welcome. Phone Made- 9.15-10.45am during school terms. At Emma- 6244 1642. New members for social, indoor line on 0428 122 098 for more info. groups and local events. nuel Christian School, 1 Chipmans Road, and pennant bowls welcome. Please keep contributions to 30 words or less. Rokeby. 28

28 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 PET OF THE MONTH COMPETITION WINNERS Pet Talk Proudly sponsored by Eastlands Pet Supply

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DOGS need to learn to walk on lead. They need to learn to stay close to you when required and not try to drag you to where they want to go. The bigger the breed, the more important it is to start while the dog is small. Nonetheless, a large untrained dog can still be taught; it just takes longer (and more muscle). I don’t use halters or harnesses. These make it easier I maintain that the around. It can prevent a dog to hold a strong dog best way to let a dog Let your dog watch from performing much pulling on the lead and know you are displeased you, fi nd you and touch of the body language probably provide some with it is to pick it up by base occasionally. Sit a required to meet another Hello I’m Shellie a little Maltese Princess. Happy Christmas to exercise (for dog and the scruff of the neck and while every now and dog. owner), but they don’t all the Eastern Shore Sun readers. growl in its face. then. Like most creatures, teach much. When your dog steps If your dog gets to do your dog has a territorial All dogs should be off the footpath, make a this regularly, it will be imperative which applies fi tted with a collar which sharp sound and jerk the less likely to pull when to an arbitrary space cannot be pulled forward lead, then guide the dog on lead. around its owner. over the ears and off. back where you want it. I use the command As it tries to establish The most important This makes you team “stay close” to mean a perimeter and enact in- thing on the collar is enforcer. “heel”. I use it crossing ter-dog rituals, it drags its the owner’s telephone Of course, walking is streets and I enforce it owner towards the other number. The registration about absorbing smells, strictly with the leash. dog/owner and drags the tag comes second. so where possible let In this situation, most protected area(s) closer, A standard clip-on your dog stop and sniff dogs relate the required increasing tension. lead is all you need — things, being sure to give behaviour to the surface If the owner is smell- not a stretchy one. another jerk and move they are walking on and ing more and more tense If you need to on before it is fi nished. learn that it only applies as this happens, you have restrain a strong dog, run This makes you team until we get to the other a recipe for disaster. the lead down between leader. side. Walking off-lead the front legs and back Your dog will not If you are consist- allows you to build under one of its armpits. strangle itself by pulling ent with this, your dog confi dence in your dog’s This disrupts a dog’s on a leash. Your dog will will feel uncomfortable connection and commit- stance and thus it’s pulling not sustain damage to its crossing bitumen without ment to you and its abil- power, but still communi- neck. a human. ity to interact with other cates via the neck. A small dog picked “Heel” or “stay close” dogs peacefully — and Consider this: the up by the scruff of the is also a concept that hopefully teaches you to neck is a quadruped’s neck might squeal in fear dogs understand, like smell less tense. natural control point. (especially if people are “fi nish”, and once learned A lead is an impor- Sister and brother love. This is where mum watching), but it will feel it can be applied in any tant means to an end. grabs a pup. This is where no pain. situation. That end should be Eastlands Pet Supply a dog will grab another in And it will under- The leash is a nec- behaviour. a fi ght or game. stand the message. essary part of training Like most dog Congratulati ons! Please contact Eastland Pet Supply on This is an area of The best training for and in many situations training it takes time, 6244 2673 to arrange collecti on of your prize. strong muscle which is *Winner has 30 days from distributi on to claim their voucher in on-lead walking is off- required by law, but it repetition and faith but always tense when a dog store. In the event of a ti e, the prize will be split. lead walking. Go to an can bring problems of its the rewards outweigh the is walking or standing. enclosed area and walk own. effort. I promise.

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Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 29 A FINANCIAL MOMENT Short term gain for long How gifting can term pain: The pitfalls affect your payment By Hank Jongen • Repaying your son’s years in a row. Department of Human loan because you If you gift more than Services guaranteed it. these amounts, for five of using a will kit years after the gift date GIFTING is where a per- Gifting reduces assets, the asset value over the son gives away money, so some people think allowable limit will count income or assets for less that giving away their in your assets test and than full market value. money or assets will get have deeming applied It can apply to them a higher rate of and included in your houses, farms, trusts, payment – but this isn’t income test. inheritance, wages and always the case. Deeming is where we even cash. Gifting can affect work out income from With the festive how you meet the your financial assets. season upon us, you may income and asset tests We’ll add this to your be thinking about gifting for the payment you’re other income and apply one of your assets to receiving. an income test to work friends or family. This is because we out your payment rate. But before you do have rules around how For more information this, it’s important to much you can give away on gifting, visit humanser- understand how this each year. vices.gov.au and search may affect your payment We’ll assess any gifts for ‘gifting’. from us. to see how they reduce You can also contact your assets and if they our Financial Information Gifting can include go over the allowable Service if you have any things like: amounts for gifting. questions about gifting or • Buying your daughter The allowable other financial matters. a car as a present. amounts for gifting are This free service can • Transferring your the most you can gift help you make informed shares in a company to without it affecting your financial decisions, take your son. payment from us. control of your finances • Selling a rental proper- The allowable and prepare for retire- ty to your daughter for amount for a single ment. less than market value. By Zac Nicholson loved ones were provid- failing when the asset It is not just making person or a couple’s com- To find out more • Donating 10 per cent Law Society Elder and ed for is far too impor- is disposed of prior to a Will. bined amount is $10,000 about the service, visit of your wages to your Succession Law Com- tant a matter to leave to death or was jointly It involves a con- in a financial year or humanservices.gov.au/ church. mittee chance. owned with another sideration of a person’s $30,000 in five financial FIS. Issues with will kit person and therefore circumstances, particularly A WILL is the most or self-made Wills are passed automatically to the extent of assets that important document you typically not discovered the surviving owner. may or may not be able will ever make – if you until after the maker of • The appointment of to be passed through a get it wrong, you won’t the Will has died. someone as an execu- Will such as superannu- Bringing financial be there to change it. For this reason, it is tor who may not have ation, life insurance and A valid and clearly only now as the often the financial ability to assets in family trusts. drafted Will ensures that asset rich baby boomers perform that role or is Lastly, and particu- assets you have painstak- begin to pass on that the a similar age to the Will larly where a so called relief this Christmas ingly accumulated over extent of the use of will maker and dies before “blended family” is your lifetime pass in an kits (and problems that the will maker. involved, estate planning orderly, and tax effective, commonly arise with often involves providing way to the people or them) is being discovered. Discovering these advice on the risk of a charities that you wish to A common issue problems with a Will challenge being made to support. that arises is the failure after the maker of the an estate under the ‘Testa- Despite the impor- to comply with the strict Will’s death and taking tor’s Family Maintenance tance of having a valid legal formalities for the the necessary steps to Act 1912’ and strategies Will there has, in recent signing and witnessing of rectify the issues through to reduce the risk of a years, been a growing Wills. the Supreme Court can successful challenge being use of so called “will kit” This invariably means involve significant legal made. Wills. a costly application to and related costs. The extent of the These kits are readily the Supreme Court for These costs invariably issues with will kits, available either online or an order as to whether fall on the deceased’s and the significant costs from various outlets such or not the document is a estate and, ultimately, the (always monetary but as newsagents or post valid Will. intended beneficiaries. often also emotional in offices. Some of the other In addition to the attempting to resolve They allow a person problems that have arisen costs, there will also be them through the Court THE NILS Network of and services. help at Christmas? to make their own Will with will kit Wills include: delay in the administra- system), suggests that the Tasmania is a non-profit Without NILS, many NILS can’t lend for for a fraction of the cost tion of the estate and short-term gain may not organisation supported Tasmanians without sav- gifts or Christmas food, of consulting a lawyer. • A failure to appoint additional stress to the be worth the long-term by state and federal gov- ings are forced to borrow but it can lend for things Choice magazine’s executors. executors. pain when it comes to ernments and more than from fringe lenders like like washing machines, Uta Minh recently • A Will in which two Lastly, there is also will kit Wills. 70 Tasmanian welfare Cash Converters or to registration, car repairs reviewed five commonly of the Will makers the potential for a dispute To find a lawyer to as- agencies and neighbour- rent appliances from and tyres, mobile phones, available will kits in an children witnessed her between beneficiaries sist you with your estate hood houses. rent-to-buy companies computers for school article dated 23 March signature and therefore where none would have planning needs, visit the NILS provides small like Radio Rentals. children and even glasses 2016 (available at www. were not entitled to existed had there been a Law Society ‘Find a Law loans of up to $1,200 to This sort of borrow- and dentures. choice.com.au) and found any benefit until spe- clear, valid and unambig- Firm’, register at https:// low income Tasmanians ing comes with very high And if you need that while will kits can cific Court orders were uously drafted Will. lst.org.au/ or phone 6234 who have a Centrelink interest. something essential like be an excellent research obtained. These issues can be 4133. Health Care Card or Pen- A short-term loan this in the lead-up to tool and can help you • Where the description avoided with the engage- The Elder and Succes- sion Card. of $1,500 could end up Christmas, then NILS can write a Will, they cannot of a gift or the identity ment of an appropriate sion Law Committee is In the 16 years it has costing an additional help take the pressure off adequately handle com- of the person that gift legal specialist to under- made up of experienced been operating, the No $1,000 in interest and a tight budget, freeing up plex situations such as is intended to go is take the process of estate wills and estates legal Interest Loans Scheme fees. some money for gifts and self-managed superannu- unclear. planning. practitioners. (NILS) has provided A rented washing food. ation funds and blended • The gifting of an asset True estate planning, For further details, almost 20,000 small machine that costs $800 Enquires can be families. such as a property to use a much-derided visit https://lst.org.au/ loans to help low income will cost you $2,500 on a made online at www. She concluded that or money in a bank expression, involves a for-lawyers/committees/ Tasmanians safely access rent-to-buy plan. nilstasmania.org.au or by making sure that your account, but that gift “holistic approach.” elder-law/ essential household items But how can NILS phoning 1300 301 650. 30

30 Eastern Shore Sun December 2018 Sport Back to basics Pink up your game this summer they live or their fi nancial situation. “Hosting a Pink Stumps Day is a great way to get your family and mates together and enjoy Australia’s favourite summer tradition while batting for the McGrath Foundation,” McGrath Foundation co-founder and president Glenn McGrath said. “More than 1,200 people all across Australia held games last season and helped raise more than $1 million. “Everyone who regis- The local community is encouraged to get on board with Pink Stumps Day this cricket season. ters for Pink Stumps Day IT’S summer and cricket ing to host a Pink Stumps et game pink to fundraise. will receive everything season is here again. Day this season. Pink Stumps Day they need to pink up Whether you’re a Pink Stumps Day is plays a vital fundraising their event.” backyards batter, club the McGrath Foundation’s role to help achieve the While the offi cial Pink cricketer or school smash- largest community fund- Foundation’s mission of Stumps Day is 16 Febru- er, the McGrath Foun- raising campaign where ensuring every family ary 2019, communities The Lindisfarne Sailing Club is on a mission to bring back the old-school dinghies this summer. dation is calling on local cricket clubs and teams, affected by breast cancer can hold their own event THE Lindisfarne Sailing the market, with many dinghy classes of bygone Tasmanians to grab their workplaces, schools and has access to a free at any time by registering Club (LSC) is going back potential sailors simply times, giving different mates and “pink up” their backyard players across McGrath Breast Care at www.pinkstumpsday. to basics this summer, unable to afford to par- sized dinghies the chance cricket game by register- the nation turn their crick- Nurse, no matter where com.au. offering some old-school ticipate. to go head-to-head in and inexpensive options “In many classes of handicapped Sunday in an effort to boost dinghy, skill will get you afternoon races. membership numbers. towards the top of the By using performance Little aths shine at national championships LSC dinghies have fl eet but if you want to handicapping, a well- been a regular sight on be serious, you need to sailed smaller boat can the River Derwent since spend some pretty solid overcome the odds and 1955. cash to have the latest win. And while junior hull, rig and sails,” he The club is also keen events still attract large said. to hear from anyone fl eets of boats, the num- “This sidelines a with an old Laser, Sabot, ber of vessels competing big group of potential Heron, Mirror, 125, in senior dinghy classes participants who can’t Enterprise, OK, Cherub, has dwindled signifi cantly justify the expenditure Hartley or Rainbow since peaking 20 to 30 from already tight family taking up space in their years ago. budgets. garage, and will use its Now the club plans “We believe that website to connect boat to introduce low-budget, there is room for a less sellers with potential mixed-class racing in expensive pathway into buyers. an effort to reverse the dinghy sailing.” LSC annual member- trend and encourage The LSC – which ship is $170 senior/$90 more people to try their has for many years junior. hand at sailing. catered for the relatively For more informa- Club spokesman inexpensive and highly tion, visit www.lindis- Mark Rasmussen said competitive Sabre class farnesailingclub.org.au or the sport had effective- of boat – now wants email secretary@lindis- ly priced itself out of to recreate the mixed farnesailingclub.org.au Clarence Litt le Athleti c Centre members at the recent School Sports Australia 10-12 Years Track and Field Championships. TEN rising track and fi eld old relay medley team. Clarence Little events,” he said. stars from the Clarence An eleventh member Athletic Centre president “The SSA Champion- Little Athletics Centre of the Clarence club, Shane Cox said it was ship is a great experience ROSALIE have represented Tas- William Robertson, was fantastic to see so many for our athletes to be mania at School Sports also selected to represent of the club’s Little Ath- competing against some Australia’s (SSA) 10-12 the state at the Athletics letes step up to represent of Australia’s best.” WOODRUFF Years Track and Field Australia All School Track the state. Athletes who were Championships, held in and Field Champion- “Clarence has had a successful recipients of MEMBER FOR Melbourne last month. ships in Cairns from 7-9 long history of producing the Clarence City Coun- Lila Phillips (100m, December, competing successful athletes who cil Quick Response Grant FRANKLIN 200m), Jessica Smith in the Under 16 Men’s go on to represent the wish to thank Clarence (800m, 1500m), Jessica 3000m Walk event. state and Australia in a City Council for the Bray (shot put, discus, The athletes were wide range of sporting fi nancial support. long jump), Davina selected for interstate I’M Cox (shot put), Archie honours after producing Devine (shot put, discus), medal-winning perfor- HERE Hugh McCallum (800m, mances at this year’s 1500m), Isaac Dixon Tasmanian All School TO HELP (200m, long jump), Luke Championships. 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From left , Clarence High School student Chelsea Millhouse and Howrah Primary School students Abbey Geappen, Tom Geappen and Max Geappen get ready to run with Captain Hurricane. TRIATHLON EFFORT FOR CHARITY A RECORD-BREAKING number students have raised $20,000 for she said. Tasmania, because every cent towards these children being able of students have tied up their laces Diabetes Tasmania,” he said. “It’s kids helping kids and their counts. to attend camps which can help and participated in Tasmania’s “Hopefully we can grow the families, and it’s so great to see. “If we have 5000 participants them manage their diet, exercise annual Schools Triathlon Chal- number of kids who are fundrais- “This is also a great way to next year and every child is able to and insulin levels. lenge, raising important funds for ing so that next year we will be teach the kids to be community raise $20, that’s an amazing effort “The camps are important Diabetes Tasmania. able to donate more money to this minded and through this fundraiser and would be a signifi cant help.” because they give the kids the op- More than 5,600 students worthy cause.” they are able to help people living Ms Headlam said the money portunity to meet other kids living from 161 schools registered to Diabetes Tasmania fundraising with diabetes around them.” would go directly towards Dia- with diabetes - they can relate to participate this year – the highest and marketing coordinator Ange Ms Headlam helped the betes Tasmania children’s camps, each other and share stories. number of registered participants Headlam said many of the children students who were fundraising set where people living with diabetes “The kids also benefi t from and schools since the fi rst annual fundraising this year were doing it up an online donation page on can learn how to manage their learning about each other’s experi- Schools Triathlon Challenge in because they knew somebody who Everyday Hero. diabetes at all stages throughout ences with diabetes.” 2008. had diabetes. “We have some kids who have their adolescence. Ms Headlam and Mr Smith are Event director Tim Smith said “Whether they have diabetes, raised up to $700 this year and its “There are more than 300 chil- hopeful that next year’s Schools there was more than 20 school their cousins have type one, their really amazing to see,” she said. dren living with type one diabetes Triathlon Challenge will see more children fundraising this year for grandfather might have had diabe- “We really hope that all kids in Tasmania,” she said. registered participants and more Diabetes Tasmania. tes or their uncle, most of the kids who participate in the triathlon will “The money raised from the children fundraising for Diabetes “Over the past four years, fundraising have that connection,” do some fundraising for Diabetes Schools Triathlon Challenge goes Tasmania.

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