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THE $14-million upgrade would begin next month allow boats and shipping of the historic Bridgewater supporting up to 80 jobs vessels to pass under the Bridge is one step closer during construction. bridge once again. with the recent signing of “The Bridgewater bridge “The project, which contracts. project will restore a Tas- includes the works currently McConnell Dowell Con- manian icon to its former under way at the Midland structors (Australia) was glory,” he said. Highway/Lyell Highway Brighton Hardware’s award-winning combination of Paul Diaz and Leanne Taylor-Diaz with Telstra Country Wide awarded the contract to “The lifting mechanism junction, will help cushion manager Noel Hunt. undertake construction. of the bridge has been out of the local impact of the global Federal Minister for action for nearly three years. economic recession.” Infrastructure, Transport “This project will use Tasmanian Minister for Hard work and loyal customers and Regional Development modern technology to Infrastructure Graeme pay off for Brighton Hardware Anthony Albanese said work restore the lifting system and Continued Page 2 BRIGHTON Hardware owners Paul the difference between a nail and a bolt. bought more and more,” Paul said. Diaz and Leanne Taylor are over the While Paul had strong background “It’s just as much a social place for moon with their recent win in the Tel- knowledge of what was needed in terms the customers that come here – a bit like stra Small Business Awards but say the of stock to ensure the shop would flour- going to the barber.” win is all down to their wonderful ish, both also relied on finding out what Paul said he was amazed at how BRIGHTON customers. customers wanted and then let their Leanne had become such an expert in Paul and Leanne won the Tasman- friendly personalities to deliver it. Paul working out solutions for people, ian business owner micro-business and Leanne’s loyal customers have done including a growing number of women, award after turning Brighton Hardware the rest. who were doing their own renovations. – “a dying business” – into the success “It really has been a pleasure to help He said getting the business into Need a doctor? that it is today. our customers in this way,” Leanne said. shape had been a difficult experience, Brighton Doctors is a comprehensive general practice clinic. “We couldn’t have done this with- “We really need a strong retail sec- particularly in the first 12 months out our wonderfully loyal customer tor in our community and we are before they could afford sales help. Our clinic provides you and your family with convenient and caring medical base and we would really like to thank thrilled that we have been able to pro- Leanne said she loved what she attention including: minor emergencies, family medicine, children’s health, men’s them for helping us achieve what we vide service that our customers want could do for customers even though it health, women’s health, senior’s health, vaccinations, skin checks and mole scans, have been able to achieve,” Leanne said. and continue to come back to us for.” was a major learning curve for her. sports injuries, executive health checks, pre-employment medicals, ante natal Paul and Leanne said when they In three years Brighton Hardware “It’s wonderful to be able to help care, lifestyle management, diabetes care plans, asthma care plans, nutritional took over the store the stock was has developed into a $450,000-a-year people with their hardware needs and products and travel medicine and vaccinations. depleted, there were few customers and business. we are grateful that our customers have they had only about $20,000 to stock “It’s a local shop and once they saw recognised this,” she said. *HSSMVYHUHWWVPU[TLU[@V\»SSÄUK\ZUL_[[V[OL(TJHS7OHYTHJ`PU)YPNO[VU the shop. that they could come in here and get “The Telstra award is just extra icing Leanne admitted she hardly knew what they wanted, they came and on the cake.” Call 6268 0758 for an appointment. 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Brighton Community News is published by the Brighton Council for the residents of the Brighton Municipality. 2 – BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 COUNCILCOUNCIL MEETINGMEEETING DDATESATES & TTIMES Science and literacy: YOUR COUNCIL TheThe ffofollowingllllowing mmeetingseetiings aarere sscheduledchedulel d ffoforor OOctoberctobber Barbara Curran making the connection 1 Daniel Place The public is welcome to attend. Brighton 7030 DURING term three, St Tel: 6268 1522 OCTOBER 2009 Paul’s Bridgewater will add [email protected] a new science program to Finance Committee, Heritage & Heritage & Environment the school curriculum. Environment Committee, Brighton Primary Tuesday, October 13 - 4.45pm Principal Cameron School Council, Waste Management Committee. Parks & Recreation Committee Brown said the Primary Tuesday, October 13 - 5.00pm Connections program was Tony Foster (Mayor) an innovative and exciting ‘Glendower’ Finance Committee approach to teaching and 6 Glebe Street Tuesday, October 13 - 5.15pm learning. Pontville 7030 “The program links the Tel: 0419 357 927 Planning Committee teaching of science with the [email protected] Tuesday, October 13 - 5.30pm teaching of literacy in Aus- Finance Committee, Heritage & tralian primary schools,” he Environment Committee, Southern Tasmanian Councils Ordinary Council said. Association, Emergency Management Advisory Tuesday, October 20 - 5.30pm Primary Connections Committee. Agendas available for viewing at the Council was designed in partnership between the Australian Students at St Paul’s Bridgewater are making the right Wayne Garlick available online at www.brighton.tas.gov.auwwww..brigghton.tas.govv..au Academy of Science and the connections with science. 18 McShane Road MeetingsMeetings datedatess aandnd timestimes areare ssubjectubject to change.change. Federal Department of Edu- eracy enriches the learning prior knowledge. Bridgewater 7030 AnyAny cchangeshanges willwill bbee advertisedadvertiseed inin TheTThhe MMercuryerrccurryy. cation, Employment and experience for students. “To help students make Tel: 6263 7946 Workplace Relations “The Primary Connec- the connections between 0407 097 263 (DEEWR). tions 5Es model is based on what they already know and [email protected] “The program links the the theory that students new information, the Pri- Parks & Recreation Committee, Heritage & Environment COUNCIL CONTACTS teaching of science with lit- learn best when they are mary Connections units use Committee, Bridgewater-Brighton Online Access Centre eracy to enrich the learning allowed to work out expla- five phases: engage, explore, Advisory Committee. experience for students. nations for themselves over explain elaborate and evalu- General Enquiries 6268 7000 “Primary Connections time through a variety of ate. Peter Geard Fax 6268 7013 supports teachers to learning experiences struc- “Grade 3/4S and grade 269 Elderslie Road Email Address [email protected] improve students’ scientific tured by the teacher. 3/4R have been trialling the Brighton 7030 Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au literacy, as well as their learn- “Students use their prior program with great success Tel: 6268 1143 knowledge to make sense of and the students and teach- General Manager ing outcomes in both sci- 0418 515 649 these experiences and then ers have thoroughly enjoyed ence and literacy,” Mr [email protected] Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 make connections between participating in the different Brown said. Finance Committee, Brighton Senior Community Liaison Officer 6268 7035 “Linking science with lit- new information and their lessons and activities.” Environmental & Development Services Citizens Management Committee, Waste Management Committee, Southern Waste Strategy Board Joint General Enquiries 6268 7015 Authority, Hobart Regional Water Board Joint Authority, Building Services 6268 7016 John broadens Brighton’s Jordan River Fire Management Committee, Bicycle Users Health Services 6268 7029 Group. Planning Services 6268 7028 Leigh Gray Animal Control 6268 7008 community involvement 295 Elderslie Road Physical Services BRIGHTON Council’s tor and the private sector Brighton 7030 Council Depot 6268 7030 community liaison officer brings considerable value to Tel: 6268 0704 Project Engineer 6268 7018 John Klug has been this new position,” Mr 0418 123 785 Corporate Services appointed to two new sen- Sanderson said. [email protected] Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 ior roles. John’s role of chairman Parks & Recreation Committee, Heritage & Environment In his role for Brighton of RDA Tasmania marks the Water Enquiries 6268 7024 Committee, Waste Management Committee, Southern Council, John has been beginning of a new rela- Waste Strategy Board Joint Authority. Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 appointed as Council’s new tionship between the federal, Cashier 6268 7000 manager of community and state and local governments Moya Jeffries economic development. in Tasmania which will ben- AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7030 37 Seymour St At a state level, John has efit regional communities. All correspondence should be addressed to the Brighton 7030 been appointed chairman of The RDA Tasmania General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, Tel: 6268 1530 the newly commissioned committee will be a first Gagebrook 7030. 0419 394 139 Australian and Tasmanian point of contact for regional [email protected] governments’ Regional communities across all lev- Parks & Recreation Committee, Finance Development Australia els of government and will John Klug Committee, Brighton Junior Council, Bridgewater High (RDA) Tasmania commit- promote regional initiatives School Council. tee. Brighton which would also and partnerships. 9I@>?KFECommunity News Brighton Council gen- be closely linked to his work John, will oversee a com- Philip Owen eral manager Ron Sander- to grow community capac- mittee of 11 regional repre- www.brightoncommunitynews.com.au | [email protected] VOL 10 NO. 4 AUGUST 2008 9 Compton Road son said John’s Council role ity. sentatives, including the Old Beach 7017 Brighton Community News had been expanded to “John’s background in CEO of Anglicare Tasmania, Tel: 6249 8575 is published monthly by the Brighton Council. involve promoting eco- his previous positions as a Dr Chris Jones, who is the nomic development for senior banking administra- committee’s deputy chair. 0419 333 252 It is distributed to households and businesses through- [email protected] out the municipality. Circulation: In excess of 7000. Finance Committee, Heritage & Environment Committee, Editorial: Ingrid Harrison Co-pilots mentors needed Waste Management Committee, Hobart Regional Water Corporate Communications (Tas) Pty Ltd Board Joint Authority. Level 1, 142 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, TAS 7000. ARE you keen to make a ment and health areas. in the community. Geoff Taylor Ph 6210 5200 Fax 6210 5205 difference in students’ Mentors complete 18 You would be paired (Deputy Mayor) email: [email protected] lives? hours of certified training in with students from Bridge- 507 Elderslie Road Advertising queries: Kylie Moles Co-Pilots is a commu- voluntary community work water High, East Derwent, Brighton 7030 Brighton Council, nity-based mentoring pro- before working with the stu- Herdsmans Cove and Gage- Tel: 6268 1408 1 Tivoli Road, Gagebrook, TAS, 7030. gram designed to encourage dents. brook Primary Schools. [email protected] Ph 6268 7010 Fax 6268 7092 young people to develop Now in its fifth year, this Training starts in February Parks & Recreation Committee, Waste Management email: [email protected] skills and confidence and successful mentoring pro- 2010. Committee, Emergency Management Advisory find new pathways to learn- Committee. Design & Typesetting: Facing Pages gram creates an opportunity If you are interested in ing and work. for students and mentors to becoming a mentor contact 33 Queen St, Sandy Bay 7005 It links each young per- work and learn together and Eve Mills, Bridgewater High Sonya Williams Ph: 6224 6219; 0412 591 248 son between the ages of nine share outcomes with others on 6262 5500. 14 Barwick Place Printing: The Examiner and 18 with an adult volun- Gagebrook 7030 teer and focuses on activities Paterson St, Launceston, TAS 7250 Tel: 6263 7871 of benefit to the community. 80 jobs in bridge upgrade [email protected] Editorial and advertising deadlines 2009 Activities target artistic, Parks & Recreation Committee, Brighton October: September 21. November: October 26. environmental, public safety, From Page 1 Mr Albanese said: “The Junior Council, Bridgewater High School Council, December: November 23. sport and leisure, entertain- Sturges asked motorists to Rudd Labor Government is Gagebrook Primary School Council. be patient and careful when investing a record $800 mil- driving across the bridge lion in road and rail infra- ADVERTISEMENT during the work. structure in Tasmania. BRIGHTON POST OFFICE “The bridge is part of the “This includes the $164- Ph/fax: 6268 1270 LEIGH GRAY main north-south road and million Brighton bypass and rail link and the work sched- the $6.2-million planning of ule has been designed to the Bagdad bypass, and the Agent for North Hobart Dry Cleaners Call me if you require assistance with minimise disruption for new Bridgewater bridge, Council matters road users,” Mr Sturges said. both at the southern end of 3RVW2IÀFHER[HVDYDLODEOH “Some inconvenience the Midland Highway.” Home: 6268 0704 Mobile: 0418 123 785 and lane closures will be The bridge refurbish- %DQNLQJIDFLOLWLHVSHUVRQDODQGEXVLQHVV unavoidable, but this is ment is scheduled for com- Email: [email protected] essential to ensure construc- pletion in December 2010. :HKDYHWKHWHFKQRORJ\WRSURGXFHFRORXUFRSLHV www.leighgray.com.au tion can be undertaken in a Planning for a future LQ$XSWR$DVZHOODVSULQWLQJGRFXPHQWVIRU safe environment for both replacement for the Bridge- FXVWRPHUVVXFKDVUHVXPHVRUVFKRROSURMHFWV Authorised by: Leigh Gray, 295 Elderslie Road, Brighton, Tas 7030 workers and motorists.” water Bridge is under way. BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 – 3 Our flat rating system comes out on top BRIGHTON can be proud that it lation growth in Tasmania and we took this concept a step further though his or her income has on the full savings in water and is once again leading the way, this A MESSAGE FROM are already seeing commercial because we are a service provider dropped. sewerage rates resulting from the time in current and ongoing dis- results with our rating policy recog- (not unlike Telstra or Aurora) and Another family may improve newly formed Water and Sewerage cussion about council rates. Over nised as an Australian finalist in the believed that residents should not their property by adding a garden Corporation and our general rate the past few weeks, and at the The Mayor Property Council awards and a have to pay a greater general rate or improvements to the property increased by only $20 per resident, instigation of northern media major development, the Green simply because their valuation says but would find themselves in line with the consumer price and councils in the region, the move to a flat rate, despite criticism Point Plaza complex, coming to they may be able to rent their prop- penalised by higher rates for their index. issue of a flat-rating structure for at the time by others, was the right fruition last financial year. erty for more. efforts. The AAV, in Brighton Through our rating system, we all Tasmanian councils has been one. We have been moving towards We believe that the rating based Council’s view, is not necessarily a guarantee there will be no major gaining momentum. It is working well and our res- a flatter rating structure for many on AAV is flawed as it represents reflection on a resident’s ability to fluctuations in rates in the future. Brighton Council adopted the idents overwhelmingly support years. Previously we had applied the rental income on a property, or pay, or the cost of the services, and The system also ensures that busi- revolutionary flat-rating system two that decision. Importantly, it is fixed charges for a number of serv- four per cent of its capital value, therefore inequitable. nesses have the confidence to stay years ago – the first council to adopt already having tangible benefits for ices including water, sewerage and whichever is the greatest. It has While the flat rate only applies in Brighton or to be attracted to come to our region and invest. It’s the more equitable system and everybody, residents and busi- garbage. Each service is fully costed nothing to do with the cost of pro- to residents it is also our policy to a win-win for all! abandoning the assessed annual nesses alike. and then divided by the number of viding council services to that only ever increase all rates by CPI. value system (AAV) of rating. The latest report on local gov- We now look forward to the users to calculate a fixed fee. property. We believe that our business com- State Government’s review of the The result of the latest discus- ernment finances from the Audi- For example, a garbage service The AAV system has significant munity needs certainty and surety AAV and the positive input that we, sion is that the State Government tor-General recognised Brighton costs an average of $135 a year per anomalies. For example a pen- and stability for the future because as a council, can provide that is now reviewing the AAV system, Council as having the lowest gen- service, so therefore each ratepayer sioner living in the family home under our model, the business sec- review. which is being used by the major- eral rate per capita in Tasmania yet should pay $135 for each wheelie may find, over time, that his or her tor is locked into a CPI increase on ity of Tasmanian councils. also the highest operating margin bin they have. home has significantly increased in average for the next 10 years. The fact that there is now such (profit) in Tasmania. Council does not believe value due to its location and attract People know exactly where they open discussion about the The latest ABS figures show wheelie bin collection should be higher rates simply because the stand in terms of rate increases in inequities of the AAV system Brighton’s 2.5 per cent growth last based on how much a resident can pensioner could potentially rent our municipality. This year Tony Foster demonstrates that our decision to year was the second-fastest popu- rent their property for (AAV). We the family home for more, even Brighton Council was able to pass Mayor Brighton Help stop the spread of signs invasive bridal creeper THE Southern Tasmanian pact on Councils Authority is ask- ing residents to check their Bridal road gardens for bridal creeper creeper: (asparagus asparagoides), a one of the weed of national signifi- nation’s worst repairs cance. weeds, Bridal creeper was intro- invading BRIGHTON Council and duced to Australia in the mainland Stornoway Maintenance 1870s and is now regarded Australia and as one of the nation’s worst parts of have signed a mutual Tasmania resourcing agreement weeds, invading mainland which will see sharing of Australia and parts of Tas- plant, equipment and mania. With a curtain of thick, labour for the delivery of sticky in late spring, and are Authority asparagus weeds road construction and lush foliage, bridal creeper has the potential to inundate a favourite for local birds. project officer on 6270 2242 maintenance works Bridal creeper occurs or email Brighton Council and Stornoway Maintenance have formally agreed to share resources coastal areas, wet and dry between the two organisa- along the banks of the Jor- [email protected]. tions. to maintain roads across the municipality. From left, Brighton Council’s Danny Cleaver woodlands, riversides, vine- with Council general manager Ron Sanderson, Stornoway’s Bob Brown, Adam Wilson, dan River, Tea Tree, Rich- Posters and fliers are also The program aims to yards and pine plantations, of Brighton Council, and Tim Gardner, of Stornoway. at enormous cost to the mond and Granton. available to assist in identifi- create a single pool of environment and economy. If you believe you have cation. resources to support the The agreement arose under-utilisation of equip- works delivery, minor capi- Re-emerging during late bridal creeper in your back- The best time to control Council’s municipal works through discussions regard- ment and seasonal workload tal works delivery and emer- autumn, bridal creeper is an yard, or if you have seen weeds is before they become program, while giving ing the common resourcing variations. gency response require- invasive creeper and climber plants growing anywhere in well established, so keep a Stornoway an enlarged pool challenges of both local gov- Stornoway CEO Tim ments. with tear-drop shaped leaves your area, contact the South- lookout and help stop the of expertise and equipment ernment and the private sec- Gardner said the agreement After a successful trial and a springtime spray of ern Tasmanian Councils spread. to draw from in delivering tor, particularly difficulties has had immediate benefit. last year, the new agreement white, six-petalled flowers. ADVERTISEMENT its own contracts. in accessing skilled labour, “Knowing that we can was formally put in place on Pea-sized berries turn work in with Council to July 1 this year. from green to dark red and MICHAEL AIRD MLC help deliver their works pro- Southern Excavations gram has allowed us to Member for employ and train up more Derwent Tip truck excavator hire for all types of: people,” Mr Gardner said. “At the same time, we *UDYHOV‡FRQFUHWHVODEV‡GULYHZD\V can quote work for other /RFDO2I¿FHDW DQGSDWKV‡GUDLQDJH‡IRXQGDWLRQV‡SLHUDQG clients knowing we can draw 28 Green Point Road upon Brighton’s capabilities SRVWKROHV‡ODQGVFDSLQJ‡VLWHFOHDULQJDQG Bridgewater FOHDQXSV‡VKHGDQGIHQFHHUHFWLRQV and resources.” Brighton Council gen- eral manager Ron Sander- Phone: 6233 2229 *(1(5$/%8,/',1*$1''(02/,6+,1* son said the agreement was “Delivering for Derwent” Phone Steve 0488 686 130 an innovative approach to managing resource levels www.michaelaird.org through a time of change for Authorised by Michael Aird Parliament House, Hobart. local government. 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This scene in Bridgewater High School’s 2009 Rock Eisteddfod production represents the arrival of new life. Bridgewater marks record 17 years of rock eisteddfods BRIDGEWATER High presented its 17th con- secutive Rock Eisteddfod performance last month, a record for a Tasmanian school. Rock Eisteddfod coordinator Andrew Mackay said much of the success was due to the contin- ued support the school received from the local community. Mr Mackay said the students found the Rock Eisteddfod to be an exceptional opportunity to meet and work with students from other schools and with professional stage crew from Sydney. "They responded well to the challenge of per- forming in front of a very large audience," he said. The school won the award of excellence for school community support and the award of Dancer Samantha Ransley and backstage crew member excellence for school initiative. Aaron Maynard. It was also presented with certificates for achievement in choreography, performance skill, stage use and visual enhancement. Brighton Community News congratulates all those involved in such an excellent performance Milkmaids, from left, Kaitlyn Wilton, Meagan Barker, Emily Fisher, Elly Burns and Shontelle Westlake and outcome.

Dress rehearsal at the Brighton Civic Centre before local primary school students: Bryan Williams, Bek Thinee and Alanah Fewkes

Josh Gallagher- Brighton Council's community liaison officer John Klug Young seeks his with backstage manager Brayden White, left, and partner. backstage crew members Samantha Ransley, Nathan Smith and, at front, Harley Banks. Brighton Council funded hire of the truck for transporting the sets.

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Please do not endanger Council staff by leaving broken glass, asbestos ForFor mmoreore inforinformationmation ppleaselease ccontactontact JohnJohn KlugKlug Cub Scouts 7 ½ to 10 ½ and chemicals out for collection. on 6268 77035035 oorr 04380438 000055 337878 Scouts 10 ½ ,I\RXKDYHDQ\IXUWKHUTXHULHVUHJDUGLQJWKHIUHH+$5'*5((1:$67( FROOHFWLRQVHUYLFHSOHDVHSKRQH%ULJKWRQ&RXQFLORQ For further information call Les or Kelly 5HPHPEHUWKLVVHUYLFHLVDYDLODEOHRQO\WRUHVLGHQWVZKRFXUUHQWO\UHFHLYH on: 6263 7615, 0408 073 237 or NHUEVLGHFROOHFWLRQ 0449 085 860 BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 – 5 New principal A tattoo is a veteran with you for in education life, says Doc By ANGELA PERCY* 2006 for his grey wash (no- and hockey NOT everybody wants a tat- colour) tattoos. too or a body piercing, but There are thousands of Why did you come to Bridgewater High grade tattoos to choose from at Ink Bridgewater High School? for those who appreciate 10 student Helen these particular art forms Addiction, some designs by I came back from Queens- Davidson interviews Ink Addiction is a new tat- Doc himself, some from other land at the beginning of Bridgewater High too studio in Bridgewater tattoo artists. this year and was perform- School’s new principal, which has been open for a Doc is happy to work ing a curriculum role, Rosanne McDade, who couple of months. with the client on their own which soon disappeared. took up her position at Ink Addiction is licensed designs too, always trying to Then I was offered the the beginning of term 2. by the Brighton Council give them what they are after. principal position, which operating under the Public Doc’s advice to first- looked interesting and I Latrobe High School, then Lifetime of hockey: Bridgewater High’s new principal, Rosanne McDade, with grade 10 Health Act 1997, and has timers is to really consider decided it would be a good Devonport High for my your choices, as a tattoo is change for me. senior studies. student Helen Davidson. exceptional health and hygiene standards. with you for life. What were you doing Have you always lived in with identifying students dancers and the costumes hockey, and this is my 47th Principal tattoo artist He always addresses loca- before you returned to Tas- Tasmania? from others who might try were great. season playing, coaching Dwayne ‘Doc’ Davies got his tion, position and design of a mania? No, I grew up in Tasmania to sneak onto the school I hear you play hockey. and umpiring in the game. nickname from his skills at tattoo for an individual with I spent the past eight years and left when I was 35, grounds, and therefore What position do you play How do you feel about all doctoring old works that peo- the future in mind. as principal of Yeppoon returning at the beginning helps us ensure the safety of and in what teams? these Learning Federation ple weren’t happy with any Doc is also training in High School near Rock- of this year. our students. It doesn’t I’m currently playing with changes? more. body piercing with shop hampton in central What do you think about have to be formal, but it North-West Graduates. I’m I feel it’s an exciting oppor- Before getting his start in owner Jeanette Lydon, who Queensland. This is a the uniform – should stu- defines our school. usually a full-back or a half- tunity to try something tattooing, Doc was an air- has 14 years’ experience in school of about 1000 stu- dents have to wear it? What did you think of the back. I was selected to play new with personal learn- brush artist working on cars piercing. This is also available dents ranging from year Rock Eisteddfod? with the Tasmanian Veter- ing for all students but it’s and bikes and won numerous onsite. eight to year12. I think uniform is a great thing. It stops the fashion I thought it was great. I ans’ over 50s in the Aus- hard work. I seem to be awards for his artwork in this Ink Addiction is next door Where did you go to school? parades with the girls, as loved the energy, everybody tralian championships to running around in meet- area. to Raven Hair and Beauty at I went to Moriarty Primary some have more money worked vey well together. I be held during September ings when I’d rather be vis- Doc has seven years’ expe- 8 Hurst St, Bridgewater, and School near Latrobe, than others. It also helps was impressed with the and October this year. I love iting classes. rience as a tattoo artist and is open from 10am-6 pm began his training with Tuesday to Saturday. award-winning tattooist Appointments are pre- Andrew Gist in his Mel- ferred and after hours Riverside nursery launches into new look bourne studio in 2002. appointments may be arranged. Gift certificates are EXCITEMENT and interest if you have pre-school-aged doing some paving, mixing Doc then travelled available as is lay-by. Clients is building, as Riverside’s children. concrete and mosaic art. between Rockhampton and Community Garden and Grow and Learn is a fun If you’re worried that the Gold Coast from 2003, must be over 18 years of age. Nursery takes on a new program based at the nurs- you don’t know how to do managing a tattoo studio in To arrange an appoint- ment call 6263 5373. phase and a fantastic new ery that residents and their these things, be assured that Riverside Logan City before settling in look. children can participate in, no experience is necessary. Nursery Tasmania in 2008. *Angela Percy is Brighton The new garden design together incorporating expe- There are plenty of peo- Grow and He was also runner-up in Council’s cadet will feature themed garden riences such as growing your ple willing to share their Learn the Logan Tattoo Show in environmental health officer seating. areas, such as a marina, a own vegetables. skills and knowledge and Advertisement Jurassic and sensory area The Grow and Learn ini- happy for you to simply (including an area to invite tiative is a Smith family part- observe, have fun and play WAYNE GARLICK dinosaur explorers, butterfly nership with the Department with your child or to be and frog enthusiasts and of Education and Southern more ‘hands on’. Need assistance even native healing and edi- Training and Employment All tools are supplied on ble medicinal plants) a Solutions (STEPS). site, even for the children. look at the concept plan in months. with Council wheelchair garden and a Over the coming All residents need to do full colour. The garden is always a matters? cuppery (a mosaic area using months, there will be many is come along and learn just Chelsea and Liz have put hive of activity, so come on together some ‘mood crushed crockery to inspire opportunities to join in var- as our children do, by watch- down and check us out. boards’ which are pictures Mobile 0448 950 043 ‘tea party play’) and much ious construction projects at ing, doing and having fun! For more information more. the nursery, such as building Or if you wish, just join showing the ideas for the Home 6263 7946 Everyone in the commu- a ‘wharf’ for the marina, an the team for a coffee and a development of the garden contact Liz on 6263 7843 or or email nity is welcome, particularly outdoor pizza oven and even chat and come and have a and nursery over the next 12 Chelsea on 0424 870 834. [email protected] Authorised by: Lyn Garlick, 18 McShane Road Bridgewater, Tas 7030 HEATHER Senator drops in for a cuppa BUTLER MP CAKE and tea were the order of the day and hear what is happening in the local com- Labor Member For Lyons recently when Labor Senator Carol Brown munity,” she said. dropped into the Billy and Friends Com- Senator Brown said she was looking for- DON’T DIE Your Community Voice munity Meet and Greet. ward to returning to the morning tea soon in Government Senator Brown said it was fantastic to be to meet more local Bridgewater residents. Listening to you, working with you. able to call into the Brighton Civic Centre The Community Meet and Greet morn- LOOK UP LOOK OUT and enjoy a cup of tea, check out the fantas- ing tea is run by well-known local resident Suites 1 & 2, 9 Pendrigh Place, St Helens 7216 Phone: 6376 2770 or call toll free: 1800 177 275 tic fare on offer and experience good com- Bill Griffiths and his trusty volunteers. Fax: (03) 6276 2799 pany. The Billy and Friends Community Meet Email: [email protected] “The Community Meet and Greet rep- and Greet is held every Thursday and Friday Web: www.heatherbutlermha.com resents a wonderful opportunity for local res- from 11am-2pm at the Brighton Civic Cen- idents to get together, enjoy a free cup of tea tre. Community Link Worker

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After school care (OSHC) Brighton Nursery Calendar items for Brighton Community News Gagebrook Community Centre on Beach Store or Brighton Alive family. Prizes each week. Just $2.20 per day. For 5-12-year- Mondays to Thursdays 9am-4pm, 6263 6097. website www.brightonalive. turn up on the evening. com.au olds. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Eddington St. Come browse our are published for community groups free of Karate for more details. Phone Top Gear Program Fridays from 2.45-6pm. Bus pick- plants and check on upcoming charge. Any changes for 2009 should be sent to $4 per session. Wednesday and Greg Hunt 0409 553 572. Monday to Thursday 9am-2pm, up from local schools, parents courses or just ask questions Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm. PCYC gym for girls Bridgewater Community Centre must pick up afterwards. Sport, about your garden. [email protected] Males and females aged 10 and Mondays and Wednesday, 4- giving applicants significant life art and craft, eight-ball, video Celebrating Womens Health over, including adults. Turn up on 5.15pm at Bridgewater PCYC. $2 benefits including gaining games etc. Forms available from and rewarding. It offers a Community Centre, Green Point the evening to enrol at per session. Phone 6263 5277. employment, re-engaging in Festival comprehensive training program PCYC. Rd 7.30-8.30pm. Shirley Williams Bridgewater PCYC. Pete’s Shed education and improved Brighton Civic Centre October 28 to volunteers with support not phone 6263 6444. The shed provides a focal point autonomy. Phone Jordan River Anglicare Family Mental 2-7.30pm. Phone 6268 4240 or only from the coordinator but Kids’ Breakfast Club [email protected]. Hands Across Hobart where people from the Service on 6263 4303. Health Support Service email from other volunteers, guest Monday to Thursday 8.15- A family support worker is gov.au basketball 8.45am, Bridgewater Community Bridgewater and Gagebrook area What’s Cooking Group speakers and ongoing training. Free basketball games against available to support/see people Community Barbecue and Centre. The club provides a can learn new skills of woodwork The Gagebrook Community ESP has families in need and African youth from Hobart PCYC from the Bridgewater and Kids Craft healthy breakfast and nutrition and metalwork as well as simple Centre holds a What’s Cooking would like to offer training to on Friday nights monthly. Players Gagebrook Community Centres by Call into the Bridgewater education every day to school and practical home maintenance Group once a fortnight for anyone new volunteers to meet these aged 13-18 required. Barbecue skills. The Shed is available to interested in learning how to cook phoning Seth on 6213 3555. Community Centre and have a children in areas of greatest need needs. A light lunch is provided supper provided. community members to carry out at home for yourself, your family Some of the services offered are sausage and a look around, get to to help them start the day well. at all training sessions. Contact their own projects using and your friends. Come along to access to information and know the staff and chat about Helping Hands Phone Jordan River Service on Mary Thornton on 6223 2937 for equipment that they do not have the Gagebrook Community Centre resources, links to other support programs you would be Minor home maintenance service 6263 4303. further information. access to at home. The volunteers from 9am. Cost is $5 per session. services, support to children of interested in. Also a variety of that helps residents with small Family fun night Kinder gym at the shed also get involved in Eat the meal there or take it parents with mental health craft activities for children will be jobs such as rubbish removal, Thursday nights at Bridgewater $2.20. For up to five-year-olds community projects such as home! issues, family or one-to-one available. Every second Monday pruning, stacking wood. Monday, PCYC from 6.15-8.15pm. Dinner every second Tuesday 9.30- making outdoor furniture for counselling. from 2.30-4pm. Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30- Weight Gym provided. Come along as a family 11.30am. Come along with the nursing homes and community Basketball teams at Clarence 3pm. Donations between $5 and $2.20 per session plus $10 annual Computer classes and enjoy use of the facilities and kids. parks and also work very closely Free. Teams for males and $25. Phone Gagebrook membership. Open to the public The following computer courses spend time with the kids. If you NILS (no Interest Loan with other community groups females aged 9-18. Games played Community Centre on 6263 6097. for adults and youth aged 14 and are available at the Gagebrook have any problems support is Scheme) such as the Gagebrook and at Clarence on Tuesday, Jewellery Class for Children over, weekdays 9am-6pm. Phone Community Centre: digital media available. Phone 6263 5677. The scheme is available to Bridgewater Community Centres. Andrew on 6263 5277 for more Wednesday and Friday nights fundamentals, word processing Bring your children along and let purchase essential household The shed is at 10 Sorell St, Free computer courses information and an initial depending on age group. fundamentals, presentation them learn how to make their items such as a fridge or washing Bridgewater phone Bridgewater or Brighton Online assessment and tailored program Transport to and from games fundamentals, internet and own jewellery. Every Friday from machine. Monday to Friday, 9am- 6263 5142. Access Centre, every weekday. or drop into the PCYC. First provided along with uniforms and worldwide web fundamentals. 3pm. For more information phone 2.30pm, Bridgewater Community all fees. Get an enrolment form Phone 6263 6444 or 6268 0682. the Gagebrook Community Centre RECLINK session is free. For more information on any of Centre. Phone 6263 4303. Free. Tuesdays or Wednesdays from the PCYC. Good Beginnings on 6263 6097. Youthlinx Drop-in these courses or to receive a Old Beach Community Group 10.30-2pm. Involves various Play and learn sessions. Every Free for 11-16-year-olds each Bingo Bingo Bingo registration form phone the Jewellery Class for Adults Meets third Wednesday of every sports and social activities such Come along and join in the fun at Gagebrook Community Centre on Monday 8.45-11am, Gagebrook Come along and learn how to Monday and Wednesday from month, Old Beach Community as football, netball, cricket, golf, 2.45-6pm. Activities include the Bridgewater Community 6263 6097. Computer Primary School (in the Terrapin). make some wonderful unique Centre, Jetty Rd, Old Beach from fishing etc. For 14-24-year-olds. eight-ball, X-box games, internet, Centre every Tuesday from 12.30- fundamentals course, every Free. Join the fun for families Jewellery. Cost is $5.00 per 7-8.30pm. Community-based Transport provided to activities basketball, gym, table tennis etc. 2.30pm. Coffee and tea available. Wednesday from 10am-noon. with children aged up to five. session. Every Friday from noon- issues are discussed, including and lunch provided. Phone Gagebrook residents dropped Books are $2 with great prizes to Also access information about 2pm at the Gagebrook Early Support for Parents planning, road safety, local Andrew on 6263 5277. home afterwards and pick ups be won. We look forward to (ESP) other services. Phone Simone Community Centre. facilities and organising seeing you there. Johns on 0417 316 987. Sanity Sessions for Parents from Gagebrook and Herdsmans ESP is a not-for-profit Jordan River Pensioners Club community events such as quiz Every Monday from 11am-2pm at Cove Primary around 2.45pm. Brighton Alive meetings organisation that trains and Group 15 Green Point Penguin Meets third Monday of every nights, family fun days and the Gagebrook Community Youthlinx Saturday Drop-in Monthly at the Brighton Council supports volunteers to work with Club theme evenings on a bi-monthly month at 1pm. Bus trips on last Centre. Free program of activities Free for 11-16-year-olds each Chambers at 10am. Phone John families in their own homes. The Every second and fourth Monday basis. See community Wednesday of every month. and a light lunch provided. Saturday from 10am-2pm. or Ben on 6268 7035. work of an ESP volunteer is varied of the month at Brighton noticeboard outside the Old Special luncheons. Phone the Table Tennis Competition Activities include eight-ball, X- Monday nights from 6.15-8.15pm, box games, internet, basketball, free. For those aged 10 and over gym, table tennis etc. Get Out Grants available to aid including adults. Come along as a There excursions began in April. BRIGHTON MARKET community volunteers FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH THE Federal Government to ease the financial pres- organisations to look at these PONTVILLE MEMORIAL HALL recently announced that sures on non-profit organi- grants as they are a valuable non-profit organisations sations and volunteers alike.” source of funding,” Mr 9am - 1pm Photography Project supported by volunteers Applications for grants Adams said. can apply for grants of up are being accepted over six “Communities rely on Homemade produce & craft supplies, Hey Dad, let’s join the to $5000 for the purchase weeks until September 25. the generosity of their vol- giftware, bric-a-brac, plants, Devonshire Fabulous Fathers photography project of equipment and to cover “Grants can be used to unteers in many ways and the cost of petrol. purchase equipment or to these grants will help not- teas, hot & cold food/drinks. It’s easy “These grants are a great help cover volunteers’ fuel for-profit organisations con- For enquiries phone: We get the camera way for the government to costs incurred when carry- tinue the important role they I take a photo of you and you take a photo of me recognise and support the ing out their volunteering play in our community.” Danielle & Bill 0427 008 353 A photographer photographs us together tremendous work that vol- activities,” Mr Adams said. & prints the photos for the unteers do right across the Eligible organisations Snaps & Snags Photography Exhibition community,” Lyons Labor will receive grants of in Brighton and New Norfolk MHR Dick Adams said. between $1000 and $5000 to We get given the photos as a beautiful keepsake A total of $21 million purchase equipment, includ- will be distributed across ing computers, tools, air- Australia in the 2009 round conditioners and sporting Call Good Beginnings 62684257/0417316987 or of volunteer grants, sup- equipment as well as to help The Salvation Army 62612353/0407809552 porting more than 7000 with the cost of fuel. before the end of September organisations and 900,000 In Tasmania, 223 organ-

The Communities for volunteers. isations received funding Children initiative is supported by the “Volunteers make an under last year’s volunteer Australian Government enormous contribution in grants program. FREEFREE BBBBQQ our local community. “I would encourage all “This funding will help Tasmanian non-profit Dads,Dads, MumsMums and Kids WWelcomeelccome RIVERSIDERIVERSIDE NURSERYNURSERRYY BRIDGEWATERBRIDGEWWAATTER BILLY AND FRIENDS CommunityCommunity LLuncheonsuncheons COMMUNITY Kids can paint murals on the MEET AND GREET The Gagebrook Commu Communityunity Centre is holdingholding communitcommunityy luluncheonsncheons on the garden shed, make billy carts and Every Tuesday thirdthird MondayMonday of everyevery month. cook up a storm with veggies 11.30am - 2pm EVERY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY from the garden!! 11AM TO 2PM AAllll welcome to attend. For more information please contact JUST DROP IN BRIGHTON CIVIC CENTRE LLunchunch wwillill bbee serveservedd at 1122 noon. Cost iiss Simon on 0417 316 987 $10 ffor two courses. CALL IN FOR A FREE CUP OF COFFEE

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OR JUST HAVE A CHAT OVER A COFFEE WITH A FRIEND ForFor moremore iinformationnformattion please CommunityCommunity bus ttransportransport to the nursery can be www.brightonalive.com.au phone the CCentreentre oonn 6263 60960977 provided ffromrom BriBridgewater/Gagebrookdgewater/Gagebrook fforor FFREEREE BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 – 7 Work progresses on Brighton’s primary schools By ANDY BENNETT* the library by a new meeting room. Once approval has been given, we will IF you visit our primary schools over Later in the program early learning begin a tender process to identify a the next few weeks you will notice some areas will be developed within the main builderand we hope construction work changes. school building and each courtyard will can begin in mid-October. Work has begun on renovation of have improved links to adjacent learning Both the gymnasium and science cen- buildings at East Derwent Primary School spaces. tre building programs are funded under and will soon begin at Herdsmans Cove At Herdsmans Cove Primary, a new BER. The tender process for both build- and Gagebrook Primary Schools. covered way will be constructed to link ings will begin on September 12 with The work, which is the second stage the kindergarten with the main school building work likely to start in early Octo- of our building program after the Bridge- building. ber water High School MDT Centre com- Other alterations will provide for flex- We have convened a group of local pletion, is funded under the Australian ible learning areas and redeveloped early stakeholders to help with the decisions Government’s Nation Building Economic years learning, together with a new about the location and type of services Stimulus Plan Building the Education kitchen extension linked to the adjacent that will be provided through the chil- Revolution (BER) Primary Schools for courtyard. dren and family centre. the 21st century program. At Gagebrook Primary, the main The group, called the Local Enabling All work is designed to create better school building will be extended at the Group or LEG, will meet fortnightly. The learning environments for our students, south-east corner to provide for three new LEG has met twice already and is making parents, staff and the broader commu- learning areas and support spaces. good progress at understanding all the nity. We aim to provide more flexible These areas will provide for access by opportunities and challenges associated spaces and improved facilities for early the community and will connect with with developing our centre. learning. redeveloped internal spaces for the library For further information and to pro- At East Derwent Primary, the existing and information technology studio. vide your comments about the federation multi-purpose hall will be extended to The administrative area will be altered go to www.education.tas.gov.au/basmlearning make a larger assembly area for whole- to suit the redeveloped areas and each federation or email your comments to courtyard will have improved links to [email protected] Phil Novak, left, with Andy Bennett at a recent workshop to develop the middle school of-school gatherings. The canteen will educational concept brief. Phil went through Gagebrook Primary as a student then Bridgewater also be enlarged. adjacent learning spaces. *Andy Bennett is managerof the High and Claremont College. He has since graduated from the University of Tasmania with Other learning areas will be redevel- The plans for the trade training cen- Bridgewater and Southern Midlands degrees in science and teaching and has been appointed as a teacher at East Derwent Primary oped and will be connected through to tre have gone to Brighton Council. Learning Federation School. Little Athletics Make walking part of your day REGISTRATIONS for Get Community Transport Trust, Walking Tasmania during BRIGHTON invited incorporated organ- encourages next month are now open isations to apply for funding and this is Brighton’s BRIEFING for a car, people mover or chance to get fit and get mini-bus to meet their com- kids to be active involved in Tasmania’s training and mentoring munity’s transport needs. biggest walking initiative. services can apply for grants “Addressing transport This year’s theme, ‘Walk- online. needs is the key to a more EAST Derwent Little Ath- potential to compete at state ing, a part of your day’, The grant applications socially inclusive Tasmania,” letics Centre, which is a level as well as the under-13s encourages the community are for projects ranging from he said. fast-growing centre at and under-15s trying out for to make walking a part of $50,000 to $500,000 and “Locally, community Weily Park Sports Ground, state selection. everyday life. applications can be submit- transport has a central role Bridgewater, is looking for “This year alone saw Registered Get Walking ted until September 25. in ensuring Tasmanians can more children to enjoy its three juniors from our cen- Tasmania event organisers For more information be involved in important programs and get active. tre being selected to repre- will receive a kit inlcuding a email hotline@ausindustry. aspects of community life, Last year the centre had sent Tasmania at the free T- shirt, promotional gov.au call the hotline on 13 including education, more than 180 athletes reg- national championships that gifts, information pack, give- 28 46 or visit the AusIndus- employment, social activities istered. were held in South Australia aways, and certificate of try website at www.ausindustry. and accessing services and It caters for children in April.” appreciation. gov.au support networks. between the ages of three To register a Get Walking “I encourage community and 15 who travel from a RIGHT and below: Little Tasmania event, visit Transport grants organisations to put forward wide range of suburban and Athletics caters for all www.getmoving.tas.gov.au or for communities their ideas for community- rural areas of Tasmania children no matter what phone the Heart Foundation led transport services to help including, but not restricted their ability. on 6336 5119. PREMIER David Bartlett build a clever, kind and con- to, Oatlands, Kempton, Bag- has launched a new grant nected Tasmania.” dad, Brighton, Bridgewater, Grants for IT program to help communi- For more information or Lindisfarne, Gagebrook, Old service providers ties buy vehicles to meet a copy of the guidelines con- Beach, Otago Bay, New Nor- local transport needs. tact Sharron Middleton on folk, Claremont, Campania SERVICE providers who Mr Bartlett said the Cars 6232 7064, email and Ouse. can provide free or low-cost for Communities program, [email protected] or visit Publicity officer Karine IT skills development, through the Tasmanian www.dpac.tas.gov.au. Walker said the centre was looking forward to the start of the season on October 3. “We want to encourage more children to get active and Little Athletics can cater for all children no matter Circus Play & Show what their ability,” she said. Brighton Civic Centre - Wednesday “The focus is on self- improvement and being September 16 - 10:30a.m - 12:30 involved and is conducted in a very family friendly GYMNASTICS LESSONS environment. Children also have the tricks

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NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE – Brighton Civic Call the Salvation Army Home and School Support Worker Centre, Green Point Rd 77XHVGD\'HFHPEHUXHVGD\'HFHPEHU Pastor Denis Pythian Ph 6249 2523 Dan Bahr 62369933 - 0400191407 (Wednesday - Friday) Every Sunday: 10.30am or Simone Johns at Good Beginnings 62684257 - 0417316987 UNITING CHURCH – GAGEBROOK Rev John McRae Ph 0400 128 122 The Communities for ForFor ffurtherurther iinformation,nffoormation, ppleaselease contactcontact CCouncil’souncil’s Every Sunday: 10am HASS Children initiative is supported by the ((QYLURQPHQWDO+HDOWK2I¿FHURQQYLURQPHQWDO+HDOWK 2II¿¿FHU RQ   UNITING CHURCH – PONTVILLE Home and School Support Australian Government 1st Sunday: 11.15am JGFIK in the Brighton Community Old Beach Tayla bowls ’em over at 13! By ROSANNE McDADE* game against Victoria in BRIDGEWATER High which she skipped the team, Cricket Club grade eight student Tayla controlling the strategy of Munro has an interest the game. which is quite unusual for Tayla took up the sport a 13-year-old girl. when her grandparents sug- gets set for Along with her grand- gested she give it a go. parents, Geoff and Helen She did try it – and dis- Munro, Tayla plays lawn covered she enjoyed the bowls with the Brighton game for its skills and the season 103 Bowls Club. need to out-think the peo- Tayla is in her third year ple you are competing OLD Beach Cricket Club is Road, and will continue to of the game and is already against. getting ready for it 103rd the third week of September. meeting with great success. For Tayla it is fun and a season and in that time it “From Tuesday, Septem- This year she won the place where she is able to has seen its fair share of ber 22, training will revert to club’s A-grade singles and meet people and make good cricket associations come Tuesdays and Thursdays the triples competition with friends. and go. from 5.30pm onwards.” two other women. For a 13-year-old the Club secretary Davin The club currently fields Grandfather Geoff says: prizes can also be quite Wooldridge said the Old three teams in the SCA, and “She is probably the lucrative. Beach cricket club started off will try to field four teams youngest to win a women’s Tayla is keen to take her in the Monmouthshire this season to encourage A-grade open singles.” interest in the sport further. Cricket Association in 1896 more people from the com- Last year Tayla won the With many younger and then joined the Central munity to become involved state junior pairs competi- people becoming interested Cricket Association and then in the club. tion with another student in lawn bowls at national the Brighton Cricket Associ- “Pre-season numbers from Geilston Bay High and international level, we ation. will decide if the club enters School. may one day see Tayla com- four teams or not, so anyone She has also played a test peting in the Common- Derwent thinking about having a wealth Games or in other world competition. “They were still hard at game is encouraged to come LEFT: Bridgewater High it when teams started to fold down and have a go and grade eight student Tayla *Rosanne McDade is the and the associations merged check us out. The more the Munro: out-thinking her principal of Bridgewater to become Brighton Central merrier,” Davin said. competitors High School Cricket Association,” Davin said. Coaches “When this association “We have appointed our folded in 1991, after more coaches for the coming sea- Brighton girls teams in the municipality son and they are led by head couldn’t field enough play- coach Brian Davison with ers, the remaining teams Neil Faulks and Phil Hyatt showcase their joined the Derwent Valley coming on board as assistant Cricket Association. coaches.” “In 2001 Old Beach The season starts on soccer skills joined the Southern Cricket October 10 and you can Association (SCA) and this contact the club at old- CONGRATULATIONS to national youth identifica- season for the first time we [email protected] Brighton’s Nikita Bird and tion championships for the hope to field four teams. or phone club secretary Elisha Brakey who were under-15 girls soccer team “Pre-season training has Davin Wooldridge on 0417 both selected to represent which were held in Coffs started at Cloak Oval, Jetty 110 937. Tasmania at the recent Harbour, NSW. Representing Tasmania at the recent championships was a fantastic opportunity, which both girls said they Bridgewater PCYC thoroughly enjoyed. “We encountered a tough draw – our first game was Nikita Bird and Elisha Brakey represented Tasmania at the recent national youth YOUTHLINX against Western Australia and identification championships. unfortunately we lost 1-0, were against Northern NSW “Overall, the champi- try’s great soccer players. ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐĨŽƌϭϭͲϭϲzĞĂƌKůĚƐ and we also lost 1-0 to South and NSW Country and we onships and representing “We would also like to Australia,” the girls said. lost both. Tasmania was a fantastic thank Brighton Council, our “These two games were “Our last game ended on learning opportunity and for family and friends who have It’s FUN and FREE! fought out really well. a high with a 6-0 victory over us to showcase our skills made this an experience to “Our next two games the Northern Territory. against some of this coun- remember.” Mondays and Wednesdays at Bridgewater PCYC

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