BRIGHTON Community News

VOL 17 NO 10 NOVEMBER 2015 www.brightoncommunitynews.com.au “. . . well in excess of $2 million is lost on the pokies in Brighton each year” Call for pokies review BRIGHTON Mayor Tony “Although State Treasury their magnitude,” he said. Foster has called for a new publishes some detail, it “Had previous govern- comprehensive study into restricts the provision of ments not succumbed to the the social and economic information on individual promise of increased revenue impact of poker machines venues and smaller munici- and other sweeteners back in on the Tasmanian commu- palities so it is difficult to gain the early 1990s, we wouldn’t Food festival springs into life nity. a clear picture. have the severe social issues Cr Foster says previous “I have written to Treas- we have today. studies and anecdotal evi- urer Peter Gutwein seeking “The reality is that the the dence point to gambling on specific information on the adverse impacts of poker and sows seeds for future poker machines as having a impact of poker machines on machines go considerably significant adverse effect on the Brighton community beyond problem gambling. EARLY last month Waterbridge Food launch the 24 Carrot/Community Blitz ‘My Vegie Patch’ gardening tool kit. Tasmanian families, small and while my correspon- “Where incomes are low, Co-op, Centacare Evolve Housing, ‘My Vegie Patch’ project. The kits, which were given out on business and general eco- dence has been acknowl- money spent gambling on MONA 24 Carrot Gardens and Com- It was a perfect day and more than the day, consist of an apple crate garden nomic activity and the public edged I am yet to receive a poker machines can mean munity Blitz, organised the inaugural 450 people turned up to take part in the bed, soil, edible seedlings and gardening is entitled to the most up-to- detailed reply. that families go without food, and highly successful Spring Food Fes- many activities that focused on growing equipment, all designed to make grow- date information to enable it “But I suspect the impact medical treatment, heating tival. their own food as well as introducing ing edible food at home easy, attractive to make an informed judge- is substantial. and other basic, even vital, The aim was to to raise community healthy food options. and fun for families. ment. “Based on the best advice necessities as well as subject- awareness of healthy food options, the Pictured above is one happy young • More photos and story in Learn- Cr Foster said Brighton we can obtain, well in excess ing many to domestic vio- profile of Waterbridge Food Co-op and festival-goer after he had picked up his ing in Our Community on page 7 Council had long been of $2 million is lost on the lence. opposed to the introduction pokies in Brighton each year “This is unacceptable and of poker machines in hotels and obviously the figure is must be addressed. and clubs and was concerned considerably larger where “The first step must be a Brighton at the impact this form of there are higher concentra- comprehensive study to Brighton gambling was having, partic- tions of poker machines.” understand the facts and Xmas ularly on small and regional Cr Foster said the social then a planned reduction in Council communities. and economic harm result- the number and placement “The current monopoly ing from gambling on poker of poker machines in hotels parade situation means that all the machines was a major prob- and clubs. money lost goes out of local lem for and it was “If this occurred, millions cancelled communities and this one the State Government of dollars would be returned impacts on families, small needed to address. to the community, and fam- this year businesses and the commu- “The problems haven’t ilies and small businesses, as nity in general,” he said. changed, only increased in Continued Page 2 BRIGHTON’s annual Christmas parade has  been cancelled for this year because the organ- isers did not receive any  Brighton commitment from com- Council munity groups, local       organisations or indi-     viduals. 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Email [email protected] Please email us at    www.brighton.tas.gov.au Brighton Council at [email protected] 2 Brighton Community News November 2015 BRIGHTON Teddy bears (and their Community News families) have their picnic YOUR COUNCIL Published monthly by the Brighton Council. Tony Foster (Mayor) It is distributed to households and businesses BRIGHTON Childcare and Friends of Brighton held its ‘Glendower’ throughout the municipality. first annual teddy bears’ 6 Glebe Street Circulation: In excess of 9000. picnic last month. Pontville 7030 The day was a great suc- Tel: 0419 357 927 Editorial: Ingrid Harrison cess with about 20 families [email protected] joining from Brighton and Finance Committee, Southern Tasmanian Councils Associ- Mobile 0418 342 450 surrounding areas. ation, Emergency Management Advisory, Planning email: [email protected] The day was loads of fun Authority, Heritage and Environment, Waste Management, with the children and par- TasWater, Remembrance Park Complex Consultative Advertising queries: Cathy Harper ents participating in the Group, Civic Pride Consultative Group. teddy bears parade and some Barbara Curran (Deputy Mayor) Brighton Council, fun games using a parachute. 1 Daniel Place The highlight of this 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach, TAS, 7017. Brighton 7030 event was bringing together Ph 6268 7035 Fax 6268 7013 Tel: 6268 1522 families within the Brighton [email protected] email: [email protected] and surrounding communi- ties and seeing the children Finance Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, smiling and having a great Design & Typesetting: Facing Pages Heritage and Environment Committee, Waste Manage- time. ment Committee, Planning Authority, Southern Tasman- 33 Queen St, Sandy Bay 7005 Many positive comments ian Councils Association (alternate), Brighton Primary were made on the day from Ph: 6244 6219, 0412 591 248 School Council, Southern Waste Strategy Board Joint families such as: Authority (alternate), TasWater (alternate), Civic Pride “Wow what a great event Printing: The Mercury, , TAS, 7000 Enjoying the day are, from left, Jazmine, Caitlin and Consultative Group, Remembrance Park Complex Consul- in such a beautiful commu- Izabelle tative Group. December 2015 edition deadlines: nity park.” “Thank you for organis- I hope to see this continue discussed. Wayne Garlick Editorial & Advertising: November 23 ing an event like this. A great into years to come.” Thank you to Craig 46 Upton Drive way to get your family With such a positive Townsend, Friends of Honeywood 7017 together and have some fun feedback from the families Brighton, and Brighton Tel: 0438 539 682 and meet new families.” we look forward to contin- Childcare Educators for the [email protected] “Today was so enjoyable uing this annually with next time and effort put in to this #"! #   for my children and myself, year’s event already being event on the day. Finance Committee, Planning Authority, Heritage and   Environment Committee, Waste Management Committee.      Peter Geard       269 Elderslie Road Brighton 7030       Tel: 6268 1143 0418 515 649  " [email protected] %&% " " Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Authority, Her- itage and Environment Committee, Old Council Cham- "   %"""" bers Users Group, Emergency Management Advisory '&%$#"!" % &" " Committee, Hobart Fire Management Area Committee,    %""&" Civic Pride Consultative Group, Remembrance Park Com- plex Consultative Group. & " "    %"""&" Leigh Gray 295 Elderslie Road '& "  % " Brighton 7030    %""&" Tel: 6268 0704 0427 063 410 [email protected]          Parks and Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, Plan-         ning Authority, Waste Management Committee, Southern      Waste Strategy Board Joint Authority, Cycling South.      Moya Jeffries 37 Seymour St The highlight of the day was bringing families together and seeing the smiles on Brighton 7030 children's faces. Tel: 6268 1530 General Enquiries 6268 7000 0419 394 139 Fax 6268 7013 [email protected] Change of day for Brighton Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Authority, Jor- Email Address [email protected] dan River Learning Centre Senior School Council. Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au Philip Owen General Manager carols is family friendly 9 Compton Road Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 LIONS Club of Brighton, Citywide Baptist brate the reason for the season.” Old Beach 7017 Council Services Officer 6268 7035 Church and Friends of Brighton have con- Citywide Baptist and Friends of Brighton Tel: 6249 8575 firmed the 2015 Brighton Community Car- will provide children’s activities from 6.30pm 0419 333 252 Environmental & Development Services [email protected] ols will be held on Saturday, December 12 at as families arrive for the evening program. General Enquiries 6268 7015 the Thompson Oval, Pontville. The carols program proper begins at Finance Committee, Planning Authority, Heritage & Envi- Building Services 6268 7016 Organiser Roger Joseph reminded resi- 7.30pm with the Derwent Valley Concert ronment Committee, Waste Management Committee. Health Services 6268 7029 dents of the change of day. Band. Geoff Taylor “Please note the change of day for this year Planning Services 6268 7041 In addition to other guests on the night, 507 Elderslie Road – carols are now on Saturday, December 12 local singer Katherine Downie will sing Silent Brighton 7030 Animal Control 6268 7008 so no more worrying about going to school Night. Tel: 6268 1408 Physical Services or work the next day,” he said. The Brighton Lions Club will have its bar- [email protected] Council Depot 6268 7000 Co-host Pastor Craig Townsend of becue trailer on site with hamburgers, egg Parks and Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, Friends of Brighton said: “We’re delighted to and bacon rolls and sausages. Planning Authority, Waste Management Committee. Project Engineer 6268 7018 be working together again to welcome the Glow-sticks can be purchased on arrival Corporate Services whole community as one big family to cele- to wave as traditional carols are sung. Sonya Williams Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 14 Barwick Place Gagebrook 7030 Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 Pokies impact review urged Tel: 6263 7871 Cashier 6268 7000 [email protected] From Page 1 beyond the Hobart and machines in pubs and clubs Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Authority, Her- AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7000 Launceston casinos,” he said. would have a disastrous effect itage and Environment Committee, Jordan River Learning All correspondence should be addressed to the well as the state economy, “At that time, when it on the social and special cul- would be the beneficiaries. Centre Senior School Council, Gagebrook Primary School General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, appeared that hotels and ture of Tasmania’ “I also believe the clubs would be in competi- Council. Old Beach 7017. monopoly situation is “It seems Mr Farrell’s tion with his company, Fed- attitude changed once his unhealthy and is not in the eral Hotels director Greg Far- best interests of Tasmania. company gained the monop- rell argued strongly that oly on poker machines in  ADVERTISEMENT The study should closely poker machines should not examine this and consider Tasmania. If anything, the Eric be allowed in Tasmania’s impacts he warned of are   alternatives if we are to have pubs and clubs. electronic gaming machines even worse.” "!   ! !!   HUTCHINSON MP “He said the money gam- !     ! outside the casinos.” bled on gaming machines Cr Foster said with Federal Member for LYONS Cr Foster said Brighton’s debate now occurring on the !  ‘would represent a redirec-      call was realistic and certainly tion of household disposable extension of Federal Hotels’ DeliveringDelivering forfor youyou locallylocally andand not radical. casino and gaming machine    income and the impact on ! !     ! ou in Canberra “Indeed, it is line with the restaurants, theatres, cinemas monopoly, the community workingworking forfor youy in Canberra submission made by Federal   and retail would be disas- was entitled to all the facts    Web. www.erichutchinson.com.au Hotels to the 1993 Legislative trous’. and to have its say on  /erichutchinsonmp @hutchinson_eric Council select committee “He also pointed to the whether or not the current      inquiry into the extension of     Authorised by Eric Hutchinson MP, 53B Main Road, Perth TAS 7300. social impacts and stated that arrangements should con- video gaming machines ‘direct access to gaming tinue.  Brighton Community News November 2015 3 Pokies impact on our community is unacceptable THE Brighton Council has smaller and regional com- dence has been acknowl- social and economic harm must be tackled by the State The study should closely long been concerned at the A MESSAGE FROM munities like Brighton. edged I am yet to receive a resulting from gambling on Government. examine this and consider impact of poker machines The current monopoly detailed reply. poker machines is a major The first step must be a alternatives if we are to have on our community. situation means that all the But I suspect the impact problem for Tasmania and it comprehensive study to electronic gaming machines Indeed, when the money lost goes out of the is substantial. Based on the is one the State Government understand the facts, fol- outside the casinos. machines were rolled out to local community and this best advice we can obtain, must address. lowed by a planned reduc- With the State Govern- hotels and clubs statewide The Mayor impacts significantly. well in excess of $2 million is The reality is that the the tion in the number and ment now considering the some two decades ago, Although State Treasury lost on the pokies in adverse impacts of poker placement of poker extension of Federal Hotels’ Council refused to allow their provided it is difficult to actu- publishes some information Brighton each year and obvi- machines go considerably machines in hotels and clubs. casino and poker machine installation in our munici- ally quantify the real social it restricts the provision of ously the figure is consider- beyond problem gambling. If the number of poker monopoly, the community pality. and economic impact on our detail on individual venues ably larger in centres where Where incomes are low, machines is reduced, millions is entitled to all the facts and This decision was upheld community. and smaller municipalities, there are higher concentra- money spent gambling on of dollars will be returned to to have its say on whether or by the Planning Commission Previous studies and so it is difficult to gain a clear tions of poker machines. poker machines can mean the community, and families not the current arrange- but subsequently overturned anecdotal evidence point to picture. As a consequence, I am that families go without food, and small businesses, as well ments should continue. by the State Government’s gambling on poker machines I have written to Treas- now calling for a new com- medical treatment, heating as the state economy, will be Gaming Control Act. as having a significant urer Peter Gutwein seeking prehensive study into the and other basic, even vital, the beneficiaries. So today we have some adverse effect on Tasmanian specific information on the social and economic impact necessities as well as subject- I also believe the current 60 poker machines at two families, small business and impact of poker machines on of poker machines on the ing many to domestic vio- monopoly situation is venues in Brighton and general economic activity the Brighton community Tasmanian community. lence. unhealthy and is not in the Tony Foster AM OAM JP because of the way data is and the impact is greater on and while my correspon- Make no mistake, the This is unacceptable and best interests of Tasmania. Mayor Council joint Citizen of Year venture has Sonya is in line for state award produced BRIGHTON municipality’s Sonya Williams is a state finalist in the Australian of major savings the Year awards. Sonya, who was earlier this year presented with A COMMON services joint improve services to its Brighton’s Day Cit- venture established earlier ratepayers. izen of the Year award, is a this year by seven Tasman- Litchfield, with a popula- tireless worker in our com- ian councils is already gen- tion of 20,000 covering an munity. erating significant benefits area of 3000 square kilome- From Christmas pag- and is estimated to save the tres on the outskirts of Dar- eants to soup kitchens, gar- participating councils more win, is expected to be the first dening days to needle Sonya Williams than $1 million this finan- of a number of Northern exchange programs, if it’s a cial year. Territory councils to join the From left, Maureen and Ron Sanderson show some of the Hasa Design wood products to President of the Senate Stephen Parry and Liberal Senator . community-driven project After the local Veterans’ Brighton Council is a key innovative Tasmanian ven- in Brighton, Sonya Williams Memorial Centre was member of the joint venture, ture. will have her fingerprints all destroyed by fire, Sonya was joining with the Central Cr Foster said the benefits Local products’ flair and flavour over it. there to help bring it back to Highlands, Glenorchy, Huon went far beyond simply sav- With a volunteering his- life. Valley, Sorell, Southern Mid- ing money for participating tory stretching back decades, The founder of Under lands and Tasman Councils. councils. on display in Parliament House Sonya has organised com- One Rainbow – Community The Glamorgan Spring “By sharing expertise, BRIGHTON’S general Prime Minister Malcolm event in the parliamentary munity fun days, provided Coming Together, Sonya led Bay, Derwent Valley, West technology, equipment and manager Ron Sanderson Turnbull showed some social calendar. sandwiches and companion- the project to paint rainbows Coast and Flinders Councils facilities, the councils are pro- and wife Maureen took part considerable interest in our From humble beginnings ship for people in need, on windows around Bridge- also use the joint venture’s viding improved services for in the recent Flavours of products and he even took in a small committee room, cooked meals for pensioners water and Gagebrook as services. their communities, attracting Tasmania exhibition in Par- one of our business cards Flavours of Tasmania has and has worked to end fam- symbols of love, diversity and The councils are provid- and retaining skilled employ- liament House Canberra. so that he could find out now grown to take over the ily violence through the inclusion. ing and sharing common ees and bringing a new level Mr and Mrs Sanderson more about the products Great Hall of Parliament Breaking the Silence advo- The mother of three chil- services such as planning, of efficiency to local govern- participated in the exhibition we produce,” Mr Sanderson House. cacy group. dren and the grandmother engineering, rating, finance, ment,” he said. in a private capacity to show- said. On show is everything She’s knitted woollies for of three, Sonya has also fos- information technology, asset case the fine wood products Tasmanian Senator Eric from Tasmanian seafood to the Royal Hobart Hospital, tered many children and management, workplace Impetus produced by Mrs Sander- Abetz started Flavours of Tas- cheese, chocolate, whisky, made meals for Vietnam vet- helps street kids get back on health and safety and risk son’s business, Hasa Design. mania in 2002 and it has wine, beer, gourmet meats “Importantly, all this is erans and lent an ear to those their feet. management. “We were delighted that grown to be a must-attend and sauces. needing a chat. Congratulations Sonya. Since the establishment occurring without councils of the Tasmanian Local Gov- losing their individual iden- ernment Common Services tities and ratepayers still have Joint Venture Agreement in ready access to their local April, more than 4700 hours councilors. of shared services have been “The impetus for the exchanged between partici- model had been provided by pating councils, with a net Local Government Minister benefit of $320,000. Peter Gutwein. In encourag- It is projected that 15,000 ing councils to consider vol- hours will be exchanged this untary amalgamation, the Road safety in financial year, providing sav- minister has prompted local ings in the order of $1 mil- government to seriously lion. examine how it operates and The net benefits are how it can achieve greater Tasmania – your achieved through the efficiency to benefit ratepay- increased use of current ers. council staff and from client “Clearly, the model ticks input is wanted councils employing common all the boxes outlined by Mr services within local govern- Gutwein in his push for EVERY person is a road user and feedback from the Tas- ment at a considerably lower reform. and has a responsibility for manian community. cost than using external con- “It is very much in the road safety. To share your ideas on sultants. best interests of ratepayers, The Road Safety Advisory how we can work ‘towards Brighton Mayor Tony provides improved services Council is currently develop- zero’ and improve road safety Foster said the initiative had for the community, preserves ing the new Towards Zero – in your local area, come along also proved attractive inter- and maintains local repre- Tasmanian Road Safety Strat- to a public forum and join in state with the Litchfield sentation and ensures that egy 2017-2026 and wants the conversation. Council in the Northern Ter- the financial status of the your input on how we can The southern forum will ritory joining the Tasmanian participating councils is improve road safety and strive be held from 6-8pm on Mon- joint venture to cut costs and strengthened.” for a zero road toll in Tasma- day, November 16 at Rydges nia. Hotel, North Hobart. 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Authorised by , Parliament House, Hobart tory, best practice solutions gov.au. 4 Brighton Community News November 2015 Good mental Festival success health should thanks to efforts be more than behind the scenes By KIM BOMFORD* tions about fencing for pools. Every passing thought IT was great to see the wonderful pool where the maximum water sur- response by residents and service face area is greater than nine metres and/or the maximum water depth is GOOD mental health is impor- that are available. providers to the recently held Spring greater than 30 centimetres must be tant to us all and we can all have Red Cross, PCYC, Anglicare, Food Festival. fenced. our moments when things go Epilepsy Tasmania, Centacare Many thousands of seedlings were CEH policy is that residents must wrong, but for some people in Evolve, Brighton Council, Cen- taken home to be planted, new ideas comply with Council requirements our community good mental trelink, TasWater and the about food options gained and a gen- around fencing if you plan to have a health is an issue they give Brighton Boxing Club joined eral sense of community and sharing pool on the property. more than a passing thought to. forces to set up information of ideas provided residents with the We understand that many families In times of need it is impor- stalls and have some fun The Brighton Boxing Club also took part in the day’s informative spring to take advantage of the like the option of a pool in the back- tant to know where to find help together in Brighton’s own Men- sessions about good mental health. warmer weather. yard in summer but please help to and as part of Mental Health tal Health Week event held on son provided some insight into extra support. Of course an event like this takes avoid a tragedy. Week a local contact card was the lawns between Green Point his success and the importance Mental health contact cards lots of planning and commitment Whether it’s spring, summer or developed. Road and the East Derwent of exercise in both physical and can be found at many services in and we would like to acknowledge the winter, we realise that pets are an This year as part of Mental Highway. mental health. our area. teams at Jordan River Services, Water- important part of many people’s lives. Health Week a group of service The event was supported by Mental Health Week is a time Please look out for one or ask bridge, MONA 24 Carrot and Com- If you wish to keep a pet you need providers decided to celebrate Communities for Children, when we can all give a bit of your service providers for infor- munity Blitz who, along with Cen- permission first. Apart from assistance good mental health and to pro- Brighton Council and Centre- thought to our own mental mation about a service that can tacare Evolve Housing (CEH), worked animals, CEH will only give permis- vide information to the commu- link. health and to those people support you or the people you behind the scenes to make this a very sion if we believe that the type of nity about mental health services Boxing champion Luke Jack- around us who may need a little care about. successful event. Another successful event for both home you live in is suitable for the the community and CEH this month type of pet you want. was the first meeting of our Commu- Some pets are suitable in most Tourism audit to assess infrastructure needs nity Development and Engagement homes (such as goldfish), while others LYONS Liberal MHR Eric recent appointment of Tasmanian iconic places for visitors in Lyons, ing local government to authorise Reference Group. have particular needs: a dog needs a fully fenced and enclosed yard and Hutchinson is calling on those Senator Richard Colbeck as the like Maria Island, Mt Field within state planning guidelines Resident representation is vital to involved in the tourism industry new Federal Tourism Minister. National Park, Cradle Mountain the ability of this group to form a plan MUST be registered with the Council the land in their municipalities and evidence provided to CEH. in Lyons to share their future “It’s an ideal time for Tasma- and Port Arthur,” he said. that would be suitable for tourism for the future of the community. plans with him. nia with the appointment of a Mr Hutchinson is calling on It is for this reason that we are so If we approve your request to keep infrastructure,” Mr Hutchinson a pet you must comply with all legal The feedback will be part of new Federal Tourism Minister, to operators in Lyons to contribute said. keen to add more resident voices. Please contact Sheryl on 6122 0120 if obligations for keeping the pet, care an audit of tourism infrastructure take stock of what is going on in to his tourism audit to build a “We are looking for an audit in the Lyons electorate that Mr Lyons and start planning for plan for tourism expansion in the you would like more information for the animal in a satisfactory man- of the gaps that exist in the about this work – she would love to ner, be responsible for controlling the Hutchinson will conduct over the future opportunities,” Mr state which fits with the Federal tourism sector that both levels of next couple of months. Hutchinson said. Government’s Tourism 2020 hear from you. animal at all times and ensure it does government might put money The information will be Mr Hutchinson said Senator Strategy aimed at achieving Aus- Talking of spring, we are now not disturb neighbours, become a handed to the appropriate gov- Colbeck’s appointment was good tralia’s tourism potential. into. heading into warmer weather and nuisance or danger or cause damage ernment departments, such as the news for Tasmania at a time when “I’m looking for a diverse “It might be viewing plat- thoughts turn to relaxing days in the to the property. Department of Foreign Affairs, so there was huge potential for range of information from roads forms like the whale-watching yard around the pool. If you are not sure about anything that the material can be used by growth in the sector. to rest stops to multilingual sig- platforms on the east coast that Tragically, every year a number of relating to your tenancy just give us a federal department officers when He said the state’s tourism nage to accommodation and received federal funding last children drown in home swimming call or pop into the office – we are happy to help. talking to potential international industry had always punched food,” he said. month or signage for dangerous pools – a leading cause of accidental *Kim Bomford is the state manager and national investors or making above its weight and it was impor- He also hopes for local gov- corners for visiting motorists up death in very young children. of housing operations for Centacare decisions about possible funding. tant to maintain that momentum. ernment input to the audit. to the major tourism investments To help prevent such tragic events, Evolve Housing Mr Hutchinson welcomed the “We have many of the most “We would also be encourag- proposed across Lyons.” Brighton Council has strict regula- Brighton Community News November 2015 5 Greg’s community conservation effort recognised CONSERVING the environment is a sonal adversity during the project, with Greg said one of the main reasons message Bridgewater’s Greg Bygraves vandals attacking his prized bulbs at his for cleaning up the river area in partic- is ensuring his son Jaycobb knows a lot house several times when he was out ular was to provide a safe area for chil- about. maintaining the area. dren who wanted to go there and fish. And for his efforts Greg has been “It just takes it clean out of you,” he “Clearing the grass and the weeds nominated in the Pride of Australia said of the vandalism. ensures there is no chance of snakes and Medal in the environment category. “They took probably 8500 bulbs of makes the area safe for children. Our Mr Bygraves and his 11-year-old son prize liliums worth about $40,000, boys love to be there so it’s all the more have helped significantly improve the which really devastated me. motivation,” Greg said. condition of the banks of the Jordan “I had been collecting them for more “So many people are using the river River at Bridgewater through their land- than 20 years and they have been in the now which is fantastic and they are tak- scaping and litter collection scheme. ground for about seven years. ing pride in it. We don’t see burnt-out The pair came up with the idea “It is really disappointing that some- cars there any more and it used to be some years ago and Mr Bygraves said one would do this when we were using regular occurrence. his son was always keen to help out. some of these bulbs to beautify our own “I particularly want to thank “He’s on my case all the time to go municipality. Brighton Hardware, which is a family- down there,” he said. “I’m absolutely thrilled with the owned business and which gave me a “I think I’ve used five whippersnip- nomination. fantastic grass rake which is invaluable pers and probably three pairs of long- “What really motivates me is when in what we do. handled cutters doing all the branches people comment on how fantastic the “The store also provides me with and the big prickles. It’s a beautiful spot.” river area looks now. whippersnipper cord to keep the grasses The pair have helped preserve the “A bloke pulled up on the bridge the down.” area that is now a frequent hub for recre- other day and said ‘Well done fella, it Well done Greg. The Brighton ational activities and fishing. looks absolutely fantastic’. That really municipality congraultates you and From left Jaycobb, Greg, Kalebb and Thelma alongside the Jordan River. Mr Bygraves had to overcome per- gives me a lift.” salutes your community spirit. St Ann’s provides New pilot program affordable living helps families with option for seniors child care problems A NEW affordable senior Ms Parr said. LYONS Liberal MHR Eric Families are eligible for housing development from “St Ann’s Living is an Hutchinson is urging those the Federal Government’s St Ann’s Living is providing expansion of our pioneering interested in becoming nanny pilot program if they senior Tasmanians with the Verve development in Old involved in the new nation- earn less than $250,000, both opportunity for a fulfilling Beach, which opened in 2011 al nanny pilot program to parents work, train or study and secure retirement. and quickly became a model apply now before it’s too at least eight hours a fort- St Ann’s Living offers for Australian aged-care late. night and at least one parent manufactured homes that providers.” The pilot has been is an Australian citizen or are architecturally designed, Ms Parr said St Ann’s Liv- designed to help families permanent resident. customisable and designed ing homes were affordable who struggle to access child The nanny pilot program for seniors approaching an because they separated own- care because of where they is part of the $40 billion the active retirement who are ership of the land from the live or the hours they work. Federal Government is looking for both financial ownership of the home, so From left, St Ann’s CEO Susan Parr, iRetire developers Wayne Rogers and Denis Celata, with Brighton Mayor Tony Foster. “This should be of par- investing in child care and security and the comfort of anyone purchasing a home ticular interest to Tasmanians early learning over the next knowing their needs will be entered into a 49-year lease care, providing a range of nia providing significant tralia. met. for exclusive occupancy. community services, inde- work for local businesses. “ In this case, private who work shiftwork in emer- four years, including an extra St Ann’s CEO Susan Parr “With no land to pur- pendent community living Brighton Mayor Tony enterprise is providing an gency services like police or $3.5 billion into the Jobs for said this was the first time in chase and no rates to pay, this and residential aged care to Foster said he was pleased innovative solution to aged nurses and those who live in Families package to make Australia that a manufac- makes your home more clients, and developing inno- Brighton would be home for care without any burden on regional areas where there child care simpler and more tured home development affordable and frees up more vative solutions to enable St Ann’s Living. the taxpayer. might not be child care serv- affordable and flexible for had been attached to a fully of your money for other people to enjoy their later “St Ann’s is the largest “We expect St Ann’s Liv- ices,” Mr Hutchinson said. families. accredited residential aged- things – like enjoying an years in comfort and finan- employer in Brighton and ing will make a wonderful “The nanny pilot pro- Applications for families care facility that could also active life,” she said. cial security. works closely with Brighton addition to the Brighton gram is a great opportunity and more information can provide home-care services, “This is a cost-effective To create St Ann’s Living, Council to provide events community.” for parents who need flexible be obtained from creating a unique and lead- opportunity to be part of a St Ann’s Homes has formed and services that support the For more information care such as a nanny in order www.dss.gov.au/nannypilot or ing-edge solution for senior secure and caring commu- a partnership with the iRetire community,” Cr Foster said. visit www.stannsliving.com.au. to work or get to work.” by phoning 1800 249 873. Australians. nity, which can provide you Living Group, a business that “One of the most impres- “St Ann’s Living is not a with a range of services as shares its philosophy of pro- sive aspects of this develop- retirement village. This is a you age, including a place in viding affordable living solu- ment is that St Ann’s Living genuine alternative for peo- a fully accredited residential tions for senior Tasmanians. is providing financial security ple on lower to middle aged-care facility, should you As part of the partnership for people in lower and mid- Brighton incomes who are planning ever need it.” agreement, St Ann’s Living dle income brackets, which for their later years and look- St Ann’s Homes has long guarantees that all homes will is widely acknowledged as a Council ing for security of tenure,” been a leader in services and be manufactured in Tasma- problem for an aging Aus- New literacy and numeracy strategy THE State Government has literacy and numeracy to even more. adults received individual literacy support announced a 10-year strategy to “The strategy provides a framework from 26TEN tutors through LINC Tas- improve adult literacy and numeracy. to help business, community groups, mania, more than 1900 received assis- 26TEN Tasmania: Tasmania’s Strategy government, education and training tance based on individual learning plans /.--,+*)(,',&)%%$,#*"!% for Adult Literacy and Numeracy 2016- providers and individuals to work and a further 343 took part in literacy  -     2025 sets an ambitious new direction to together to ensure all adults have the group programs. improve adult literacy and numeracy. reading, writing, numeracy and commu- Six new members have been . ,  ,,. -,,,+*)(,',&)%%$,#*"!%, - ,-.-, ,- , The strategy replaces the previous nications skills they need for life and appointed to the 26TEN coalition. They .--, -, ,-,-,,.--,- ,!,-.-,, ..--, five-year Adult Literacy Action Plan 2010- work,” Mr Rockliff said. are Malcom Wells, education sector; Tim  ,..- ,.---, -. -, - , ,.  2015 which gave rise to 26TEN, a net- “The is Tierney, legal sector; Mellissa Gray, State work of organisations and individuals committed to funding this strategy and Government sector; Angela Ross, media   working together to improve adult liter- is providing $4.5 million to fund the sector; Tanya Denison, civil construction 10/.-,+*/.,)-,('0&-%,$#,."-,#0.*!-,/.! (,."-,# ".,(! $!     acy and numeracy. direct provision of literacy and numeracy sector; and Daryl Quilliam from local .-+/,+*/.,)-,0)'-,.$,)-,' .-%,/0-',),.$,+-# Education Minister support to adults through LINC Tasma- government who will also take on the '',"0!%,0/.-, .-+/,+*/.,#$.,-&--%,.$,+-.!-/, #,'-# .", said the new strategy would allow 26TEN nia and through a 26TEN grants pro- role of chairman. '', .-+/,/*&",0/,.!--,)!0#&"-/,0#%,&*.. # /,+*/.,)-,. -%, #, ,$!,'-//,)*#%'-/, to engage with a broader cross-section gram and to supporting 26TEN with They join existing members Siobhan 0#%,0,+0 +*+,$,+, #,'-# .",0#%,&+, #,% 0+-.-! of the Tasmanian community and send financial and human resources.” Gaskell, Mary Bent, Royce Fairbrother $$/-,+0.-! 0',+*/.,)-,)0 -% a message about the importance of adult Last financial year more than 2250 and Jo Crothers. !-/, '',)-,&$''-&.-%,0,+0 +*+,$,.$,.$,)-,('0&-%,$*.,$!,&$''-&. $#, .-+/,/*&",0/,!*))'-,/$ ',!$&/,0#%,&$#&!-.-, '',#$.,)-,&$''-&.-% $++-!& 0',0/.-, '',0'/$,#$.,)-,&$''-&.-% SONYA WILLIAMS  ,1 , , ,1 , ,,,   Brighton $.0',$'*+-,$, .-+/,+*/.,#$.,-&--%,+ I am available to Dental Centre         ,$*.,     help on any Brighton’s own Dentists offering:            ,, -,. ,  , ,,  • Full range of general dental treatments )-- -.,,-.-,,  -,  , ,.--, ,..- ,.---, Council-related • Friendly, caring and well-trained staff -. -, -  • Located inside the Brighton Doctors’ Surgery issue • Tooth whitening Advertisement • Welcoming children on the new Medicare Scheme Email [email protected] Ph: 6263 7871 Mobile:  www.brighton.tas.gov.au Email: [email protected] Ph: 6268 0453 1 Bedford Street, Brighton Authorised by: Sonya Williams,14 Barwick Place Gagebrook,Tas 7030 6 Brighton Community News November 2015



CommunityCommunittyy CaCalendarlendar After School Hours Care 6268 1474. Broadmarsh group Residents and community groups are asked to carefully check their community basis – day and evening. Join us Eddington St, Bridgewater. Come For 5-12-year-olds. sport, art and meets 12.30pm on first Monday calendar items, which have been carried over from last year, to see if they are still at our workshops where we share and browse our plants and check craft, eight-ball, video games etc. each month, phone 6268 5254. applicable for 2015. Please provide amendments/corrections to with you some clever ideas using on all of our upcoming courses and the Close To My Heart range of programs. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from New members welcome. [email protected] 2.45-6pm. Bus pick-up from local Brighton Heritage Museum products. Enjoy some time with Rock and Rhyme schools. $5 per day. Parents must Old Council Chambers, Brighton your friends or come along and make new ones. We are a friendly For pre-schoolers. Join us for 30 pick up afterwards. Forms Rd, Pontville. Open last Sunday in make laughter the best medicine. with a fully accredited trainer. at the York Hotel, Granton on the group of paper crafters. Contact minutes of rhyme, rhythm and fun available from PCYC. the months of January, February, To become an amazing Camp Brighton Primary School gym third Monday of each month. We Shelley Harwood 0409 003 602 or with nursery room favourite songs Anglicare Family Mental March, April, May (Heritage Quality volunteer, phone us on Mondays and Thursdays 6.30- gather at 6pm for 6.30pm with the [email protected]. and stories. Thursdays at 11am Health Support Service Month, every Sunday), September, 6231 5445, email 7.30pm. Call Lisa on opportunity for a meal if you are during school term at the A family support worker is October and November from 1- [email protected] or send 0420 983 434. inclined. Brighton Lions organise Parents R Us Bridgewater LINC. No need to available to support/see people 3pm. Other times by appointment us your details online at Brighton Community Carols and do Every Monday 11am-2pm at the book. Phone 6165 5446 for more Good Beginnings Gagebrook Community Centre. from the Bridgewater and by phoning 0402 956 692. www.campquality.org.au Play 2 Learn (up to 5yrs) program, other work in the community. We information. Gagebrook Community Centres by Free program of activities and light Brighton Heritage Association Community Knitting Group 10-11.30am Thursdays (during welcome new members. Call St John Ambulance Brighton phoning Merima on 6213 3555. lunch provided. Childcare on site. Meets several times a year. For The group meets at the Terrapin school terms), Pontville Hall, Roger Joseph on 0419 558 421 or Division Services include access to information about meeting Room at the back of the Brighton Brighton Rd, Pontville. Phone Tony Hudson on 0410 626 710. PCYC Gym for Girls Looking for adults interested in information and resources; links to Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6pm dates/times and other inquiries Community Health Centre in Green Catherine 0458 732 950. Meals on Wheels becoming members of the division other support services; support to phone 0402 956 692. New at Bridgewater PCYC. $3 per as a volunteer. If you have an Point Rd, Bridgewater on Gymnastics Always need volunteer drivers and children of parents with mental members welcome. session. Phone 6263 5277. interest in learning first-aid skills Tuesdays, weekly 12.30-3pm. Hobart Gymnastics Academy is helpers. Delivery of meals one to health issues; family or one-to-one PCYC Midgets and building on any skills you Brighton Meals on Wheels There is no cost and women are situated in Hurst Street two hours, most volunteers are counselling. For up to 5-year-olds every second already have we need you. Ph: Brighton Meals on Wheels invites invited to call in and have a chat Bridgewater. We run classes from only rostered once a month, petrol Anglicare Personal Helpers Tuesday 9.30-11am at Bridgewater Kath on 6249 4665. all drivers and previous volunteers and a cuppa. Phone Robyn Bishop the age of walkers to adults, in allowance offered, training and Mentor Program PCYC. $2.50 per session. Bring the to Pontville CWA Rooms on on 6268 4240. trampoline, rhythmic, cheerleading provided, insurance coverage School for Seniors Is your mental health affecting kids. Tuesday September 8 at 1.30pm Computer Classes and acrobatics programs. We offer provided. Being a volunteer gives a School for Seniors meets every your ability to cope with everyday for afternoon tea and a chat. The following computer courses a free come-and-try session for all sense of satisfaction by helping Penguin Club Brighton Group Tuesday during school terms at life? Would you like support with Everyone is welcome. are available at the Gagebrook first individual lessons (conditions the community. Phone 6268 0559. First and third Wednesday of the Bridgewater LINC and runs from your recovery journey to manage month 7.30-8.30pm. St Paul’s 10am until noon. The school is Brighton Playcentre/Playgroup Community Centre: digital media apply). We also have group NILS (No Interest Loan mental illness so you can lead a Church, Community Room, Paice open to anyone and we have a Holds Playgroup sessions for fundamentals; word processing bookings for schools, playgroups Scheme) fulfilling life? If you are 16 years or St, Bridgewater. Ph 0416 928 903. wide range of speakers dealing children (0 to 5 years) each fundamentals; presentation and gymnastics-specific birthday The scheme is available to over you may be eligible for the with many different topics. It is a Monday and Friday 9.30-11.30am. fundamentals; internet and world parties at the academy. Contact us purchase essential household such Pete’s Shed Personal Helpers and Mentors great time to socialise with others. at 42 Dollery Court (formerly 1 wide web fundamentals. For more on 6263 3460, email as a fridge or washing machine. Pete’s Community Work Shed is a Program (PHaMs). You don’t need For more information call Shirley Eucalypt Crescent), Brighton during information on any of these [email protected], look us up at Monday to Friday, 9am-2.30pm, focal point for people from the to have a medical diagnosis of a on 6268 0842 or Geoff on courses or to receive a registration www.hga.gymnastics.org.au or Bridgewater Community Centre. Bridgewater and Gagebrook area mental illness to join the program. school terms. For more information form phone the Gagebrook Phone 6263 4303. to learn woodwork and metalwork 0418 121 814. To make a referral or for more phone 6268 1851. find us at Facebook. Community Centre on 6263 6097. Northern Suburbs Junior as well as simple and practical Storytime for Kids information call 1800 243 232 Brighton Senior Citizens Club Jodi Law Advocacy group home maintenance skills. Pete’s Join us for 30 minutes of sharing Derwent Valley Country Music Soccer Association Bingo New members are welcome to the Women we need you! Be the Shed is always buzzing with a stories, singing rhymes and songs Club NSJSA is a not-for-profit St John Ambulance, every Friday weekly meetings held in the Old change you want to see! variety of people and is available and other fun activities. Tuesdays 14 Millvale Road Dromedary. Held organisation and our area includes night at Weily Park Hall, Council Chambers, 371 Brighton Are you looking to create change? to community members to carry at 11am at Bridgewater LINC. No on alternate Friday/Saturday New Norfolk, Bagdad, Brighton Bridgewater. Eyes down at 7pm. Rd, Pontville. The club meets on If you said yes we need you as a out their own projects using need to book. Phone 6165 5446 nights at 7.30pm. Barbecue every and the northern suburbs of Phone Kath Burns 6249 4665 for alternate Tuesdays for a shared member of the advocacy group. equipment that they do not have at for more information. Saturday night at 6.15pm Cost $5 Hobart. There are two teams in the lunch and Bingo and card games. Our Mission is to support women home. Projects include making information. includes light supper and spot Top Gear Program Bus trips are also undertaken. For regarding their personal safety Brighton area – Derwent United outdoor furniture for nursing Birthday Parties dances. New singers welcome. Need to complete your 50 hours? further details on any of these around Domestic violence in their and Brighton – and games are homes and community parks and The Bridgewater PCYC is available Then call Bridgewater Community activities contact Barbara Walker Phone Denis Black 6272 3290 or community. To remember Jodi played Friday nights and Saturday working closely with other on weekends for birthday of all Centre to book an appointment phone 6268 6262. 0479 084 410 Eaton with suitable women’s mornings. Age groups are under- community groups such as the ages. The cost is $80 an hour six to under-12. All contact with one of their volunteer mentor Bright Start Programs Early Support for Parents (ESP) safety community awareness Gagebrook and Bridgewater which includes access to clubs information is on the website for drivers. Monday to Thursday 9am- Play and Learn Programs: ESP is a not-for-profit organisation events. Bridgewater Community Community Centres. Pete’s Shed is equipment and facilities and even clubs at www.nsjsa.org.au. Any 2pm, Bridgewater Community Gagebrook Primary School, that trains and supports volunteers Centre, 6 Bowden Drive at 10 Sorell St, Bridgewater. Phone the jumping castle. Party times are queries please call Chris on Centre. The program gives Mondays 9-11am; Brighton to work with families in their own Bridgewater, Wednesdays at 6263 5142. applicants significant life benefits 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Please book homes. The work of an ESP 11am.Contact Chelsea on 0407 579 039. early as spaces do run out quickly. Community and Health Centre, Play 2 Learn - Gagebrook including gaining employment, re- volunteer is varied and extremely 6263 4303 for more information. Old Beach Cricket Club Inc For further information please Wednesdays 9-11am; Tea Tree Good Beginnings invites you to engaging in education and rewarding. ESP has a All past and new players welcome contact the club on 6263 5277. Hall, alternate Thursdays 10am- Jordan River Pensioners Club Gagebrook Primary School, 4 improved autonomy. Ph Jordan noon. Teenage Parents 2gether: comprehensive training program Meets third Monday of every at the Cloak Oval, Jetty Rd, Old Tottenham Rd, Gagebrook, River Service on 6263 4303. Boot Camp for volunteers with support from Beach. Enquiries to Gagebrook Primary, Mondays month at 1pm. Bus trips on last Mondays 8.45-10.30am. Please Weight Gym An instructed activity that will the coordinator and other [email protected] 1-2.30pm. Contact Play and Learn: Wednesday of every month. bring a piece of fruit and a drink, $3 per session plus $20 annual push you to reach those goals you volunteers, guest speakers and Brighton Community and Health Special luncheons. Phone the Oral Health Services and a sense of adventure. For membership for adults and $10 for have set. Operates at the ongoing training. ESP has families Centre, Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am. Gagebrook Community Centre on Oral Health Services Tasmania young children aged up to 5 years, children. Weekdays, 9am-6pm. Bridgewater PCYC Monday and in need and offers free training to Home Visiting: Brighton, Mondays 6263 6097. provides FREE dental examinations parents/carers and grandparents. Open to adults and youth aged 14 Wednesday 9.30-10.30am, new volunteers to meet these to Thursdays 9am-4pm. Grow and and preventive care to all children Learn through play, games, story- and over. Phone Andrew on 6263 Tuesday and Thursday 6.30- Judo Learn: Riverside Nursery, monthly needs. A light lunch is provided at under the age of 18. If treatment time, interactive art, craft and 5277 for more information and an 7.30pm and Saturday 9-10am. Bridgewater PCYC Judo Club now Mondays 9-11am. Phone all training sessions. Contact Mary is required, it is FREE for the music. Parenting information and initial assessment and tailored training Mondays 4.30-5.30pm and Brighton Alive Meetings 6268 4257. Thornton on 6223 2937. children of a current Health Care support. Contact Tanya Hose on program – or drop into Bridge - intermediate class from 5.45-7pm Monthly at the Brighton Civic Camp Quality Family Tree Card or Pensioner Concession Card 0458 732 950 water PCYC. First session is free. Centre at 10am. Phone Brighton and Thursdays 6.30-8pm. Phone Volunteers needed. Camp Quality James Richard Thornton born holder. For all other children a co- Rhythmic Dance Centre Youthfutures Drop In Council 6268 7035. Brighton Alive 6263 5277. believes in improving the quality of 31.19.1914 died 11.3.72 Wife payment is charged for treatment. Classes at 1 River Court, Brighton Free for 11-16-year-olds, every is on Facebook at life for children living with cancer Alice, sons Robert James, Barry, Jumping Castle Phone for an appointment and Uniting Church Hall, Monday and Wednesday from www.facebook.com/#!/brighton.al and their families through David. If any family is interested in Now available for hire. Speak to 6268 4270. Claremont. Jazz, tap, classical 2.45-6pm. Activities include eight- ive.56 with all the events, unrelenting optimism and the ancestry contact Brenda Byron or Andrew at PCYC on Papercraft ballet, song and dance, hip-hop ball, X-box games, internet, activities and training happening in healing power of laughter. We are 6263 7285. 6263 5277. Cardmaking and scrapbooking and zumba. Phone 6268 0864. basketball, gym, table tennis etc. the Brighton municipality. seeking passionate people who Get Fit While Having Fun Lions Club of Brighton classes in Brighton, Bridgewater Riverside Community Nursery Phone Bridgewater PCYC on Brighton/Broadmarsh Country want to help us bring lots of fun, Circuit, cardio and boxing sessions The Lions Club of Brighton meets and Claremont on regular monthly Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, 6263 5277. Women’s Association smiles and excitement into the Meetings held at the CWA rooms, lives of children with cancer and Pontville Hall, Pontville. Brighton their families. If you are over 18, group meets 10am on the third energetic and love to laugh – there Teeth grinding a common occurrence Wednesday each month, phone are heaps of ways you can help By DR BADRUN NISA tooth indentations on the Many children grind teeth. SINGH* tongue, raised tissue on the their teeth at some stage. In only a few very  TEETH grinding (bruxism) inner surfaces of the cheeks Some children clench extreme cases where the is the involuntary clenching caused by cheek biting, or their jaws quite firmly. Others grinding is very regular is it      or grinding of the teeth. It loose, wobbly teeth. grind so hard that it makes a likely that your child could generally happens during Some of the factors that noise. cause damage to teeth. sleep but some people expe- may trigger grinding include Children will not usually Your dentist can provide        rience it when they are emotional stress, such as be woken up by the sound of you with advice and infor-      awake. anger or anxiety, mental con- their own teeth grinding but mation if you are concerned Teeth grinding can cause centration, physical effort or the sound can be disturbing about a grinding habit.      a range of oral health prob- stress, such as illness, nutri- to parents and caregivers. In some cases, a special tional deficiency or dehydra- In most cases, children ‘night guard’ may be neces-   lems which may include: • Cracked tooth enamel. tion, incorrect tooth align- who grind their teeth don’t sary for patients who grind    • Excessive wear and tear ment, drug cause any damage to their their teeth. on the teeth. misuse (particularly amphet-     • Broken teeth or fillings. amines), and eruption of • Strain on the joints and teeth (babies and children).   soft tissue of the jaw joint. If you think you may be   • Rarely, it can cause grinding your teeth, see your enlargement of the jaw mus- oral health professional as  - -- )- )   *Dr Badrun Nisa Singh is a soon as possible.       cle.  --) The signs and symptoms practising dentist at the They will examine your  of teeth grinding include Brighton Dentist Clinic in the teeth and may take x-rays to Brighton Medical Centre. /.-,-+*.  grinding sounds while the check the severity of the problem and the damage )(.'./&'-*%(&$#'-"-#%/! - $**' - person is asleep, headache, the jaws while chewing – par- done to teeth and bone. jaw joint or ear pain, aching ticularly during breakfast, ! /%'-%#,/,%/#-*/ -&'( %'- '/ - They might also suggest teeth – particularly upon clenching the jaw when ( -"-#(&-!((&&%  some therapy to assist in waking, aching or stiffness of angry, anxious or concentrat- removal or reduction in the (%-'$%' -*'/ '-*(' the face and temples upon ing, sensitive teeth, cracked habit. waking, aching or stiffness in or chipped tooth enamel,   Brighton Community News November 2015 7    Festival focus on all the fun of the fare By GWEN HARPER* Another runaway festival AFTER many months of success was the cooking planning, the Spring Food demonstrations hosted by Festival sprang into life at MONA chef Tony Car- the Gagebrook Communi- ruthers. ty Centre last month. His healthy ‘cook once, The idea for the festival eat twice’ recipes were a real was to raise awareness of hit with the audiences and healthy food options, the his three recipes can be profile of Waterbridge Food found on www.waterbridge- Co-op and launch the 24 food.org/kitchen/. Carrot/Community Blitz My Kids and adults alike also Vegie Patch project. loved Snakes Alive, Mrs Posie Festival-goers were Flowers, face painting and tempted with a variety of the balloon artist in the chil- delicious healthy food Dennis Crispin from Community Blitz gets the balloons dren’s entertainment zone. options and by thousands of sorted for the festival. The weather was perfect for showcasing gardening- vegetable seeds, seedlings when so many organisations and kitchen garden plants on people turned up to support focused businesses and our festival is a great tribute come together. organisations. Waterbridge, offer. Major drawcards for the The festival organisers, to the organisations that Tasmanian Horticultural helped make it happen – Jor- festival were the door prizes and Landscape Supplies and Waterbridge Food Co-op, with 10 My Vegie Patch Centacare Evolve Housing, dan River Service, Vinnies Jordan River Learning Fed- Growth Centre, Loui’s Van, kitchen garden kits won eration Farm School all ran Young festival-goers eat some freshly picked peas from the Waterbridge Garden. MONA 24 Carrot Gardens throughout the day. and Community Blitz, were Youth off the Streets, Red gardening demonstrations Cross, tagari lia, Colony 47, My Vegie Patch kits con- to show how easy it is to food on offer that wowed so & Spoon, tempting everyone to our pantry that will keep delighted that more than 450 sist of an apple crate garden people showed up on the the list goes on. grow a kitchen garden at many festival goers, with two with sweet potato fries, spicy our food co-op open after It was an amazing exam- bed, soil, edible seedlings and home. gourmet food vans, Big fried broccoli popcorn and grant funding ceases next day. gardening equipment, all The fact that so many ple of what can be done But it was the healthy Henry’s Food Truck and Sip delicious, guilt-free smooth- June.” designed to make growing ies and desserts. The pantry is part of edible food at home easy, Herdsman’s Cove Pri- Waterbridge Food Co-op, attractive and fun for fami- mary also cooked delicious, who also run gardening and lies. healthy barbecue burgers cooking programs for local My Vegie Patch runs in containing lots of ‘hidden community members. conjunction with the vegetables’ and was the first Community Blitz and MONA 24 Carrot garden food stall to sell out. Waterbridge Food Co-op are program at Gagebrook Pri- mary, Herdsman’s Cove Pri- The Waterbridge Pantry funded by the Australian mary and East Derwent Pri- saw a large amount of visi- Government through Pri- mary Schools, is funded by tors enjoying their cheap mary Health Tasmania. Community Blitz, and sup- fresh fruit and vegetables For more information on ported by the local commu- with many people visiting their projects, events and nity centres and Vinnies the pantry for the first time. activities and an overview of Growth Centre. “We were thrilled to see their partners visit There are 50 kitchen gar- so many new faces,” said www.waterbridgefood.org or º den kits in total so expect to Natasha Turner, Waterbridge *Gwen Harper is project Emma Szabados from Tas Horticulture and Landscape see them popping up all over East Derwent Primary School students brought their Pantry officer. manager of the Waterbridge Supplies helped with festival bunting on the garden row. the place. drums to add to the festival vibe. “It’s local people coming Food Co-op Viewing poverty Students inspired by top business women through our TWO outstanding Jordan 12, were delighted with the River Federation Senior evening and enjoyed meeting School College students many of the inspirational were recently given the women who had many sto- children’s eyes opportunity to attend the ries to tell about their careers, Telstra Business Women of jobs, interests and passions. THE Salvation Army as the tations, paper jewellery, pho- the Year event. Such opportunities do facilitating partner for tographs, paintings, per- Such a prestigious event not occur very often and Communities for Children formance, papier mache and will have unlimited benefits JRLF congratulates the Tel- in south-east Tasmania a poetry book. for Sharnie Clark and stra Business Women’s coordinated an Anti- There was also an Airing Heather Fletcher, the two Awards schools program Poverty Week arts exhibi- our Dirty Laundry display by young women who were which has a focus on moti- tion, Through the Eyes of the Young People’s Commu- selected from JRLF Senior vating and encouraging Our Children last month at nity Network, Brighton. School. young women to achieve the Brighton Civic Centre. The book of poetry, enti- Meeting brilliant business their goals, not giving up and This exhibition featured tled Through the Eyes of Our women and hearing their making lifelong connections. artwork from children in Children: Our Ponders about stories was truly inspira- JRLF Senior School stu- grades 3-6 at Bagdad Pri- Poverty, was written and tional. dents look forward to being mary, Bothwell District illustrated by New Norfolk Both girls who are in year invited again next year. High, East Derwent Pri- Primary School students mary, Fairview Primary, from grades three to six, and Proud Bagdad Primary School students with their Kennerley and New Norfolk developed and produced by artwork. Primary. Communities for Children. Brighton Artwork showcased how The children’s poetry A performance by the ing their poems on the day. the children view the world illustrates how they view East Derwent Primary Thank you to the Com- Council they currently live in and poverty on a local and inter- School girls’ vocal group was missioner for Children, how they would like to see national scale. The poems the opening act for the exhi- Mark Morrissey, who the world in the future. contained within are bition. opened the event and to It included pegboard thought-provoking and A special thank-you to John X for being the master collages, PowerPoint presen- honest. Ethan, Zac and Lily for read- of ceremonies.    

!            Seniors resume for last sessions of year             By SHIRLEY MCKERROW comed new speakers as well as those This last term has only eight weeks    who give up their time to visit us on a AFTER an interesting and informative so we will finish with an end-of-year  year, Bridgewater School for Seniors regular basis. lunch on December 8 at a venue to be On our first meeting back after a decided. has begun the last group of meetings .-,+*))('&+%,$#"!+ ')+ ,+# !'),+ + #)!' !)+#() &+#)++++.-,+",$#"!+ ')+'&#+ for 2015. three-week break, students from the Jor- Thanks go to all those who make dan River Federation gave us a presen- ,+,,+#)+#() &+, !,++ "-!#)!'#'(+ The year included celebrations for our meetings enjoyable, especially the .-,+ #()!++)!,+!#+',+( #)+)+",'"+!#+!-,+*))('&+%,$#"!+')+!-#,+ tation on the advantages of wearing a committee members and the members ( #)+&&+ &#,+#)+ #, ,"+ + +!#+,)' &,+!-,+!#+ ,+) &(,+#)+!-,+*,)'+#"+ our 10th anniversary and a Christmas Fitbit to monitor our health and activity who organise the morning teas. !-,+*))('&+,),"'&+,,!) in July lunch at the Crown Inn, progress then helped those members If you are interested in joining Pontville. who needed assistance with iPads, '!,+'!+&+,' -+!-+!-+'+#+ #, ,"+ We had ‘Tea with Harriett’ at Run- tablets and mobile phones. Bridgewater School for Seniors you still ),+%#)+'),"#) +    nymede in New Town and later in the Other topics on the program include can do so for the rest of the meetings year a visit to Narryna, a striking her- this year or when meetings resume at Nan Chauncey’s Travelling Suitcase, a Email [email protected] itage home in Battery Point. the start of the school year in 2016. visit to a restored church in Old Beach, www.brighton.tas.gov.au We have enjoyed listening to speak- a presentation on the Milky Way and a For information ring Shirley on ers on a wide range of topics and wel- discussion on the Swinging Sixties. 6368 0842 or Geoff on 6373 2395. 8 Brighton Community News November 2015

Lily takes aim at a berth in Paralympics BRIGHTON’S vivacious world and it became a Para- Lily Kelly, 17, has a degener- lympics sport in the 1980s. ative muscular condition It’s a mix between lawn but that hasn’t prevented bowls and bocce and the aim her from reaching for her is to get as close to the white life’s goals. ball or jack as possible. Peo- When she was still in pri- ple with similar disabilities mary school, Kevin Faulkner, compete against each other from the Paraquad Associa- and those like Lily who can’t tion, introduced her to play- throw the ball use a ramp. Lily’s ramp assistant is her “I would like to go to the “My goal is just basically ing boccia and since then Lily “It’s not just aiming up dad Mark. Rio games but need more to give people with disabili- hasn’t looked back. for the white ball, you don’t “Every time the ball goes competition before that hap- ties the opportunity to play She has competed in four really know what your com- down the ramp you just pens,” Lily said. sport and if I find a person national titles and one Vic- petitor is going to do next want to go and have a look Kevin said: “From when who goes on to be a Para- torian title. She has several shot, so it’s always good to get but you’re not allowed to she started playing to now, lympian then even better,” he medals in her classification – your good shot in first,” Lily look, not allowed to speak,” her understanding of the said. ramp player (BC3) – from said. Mark said. game strategically and com- On November 14, the the competitions, including She has someone helping Lily’s done pretty well in petitively, she’s got that glint first Tasmanian boccia titles gold for best junior single her move the ramp but they the sport since taking up in her eye when she’s playing will be held at the Moonah player 2013 and 2014. can’t help aim. boccia two years ago. that she’s here to win and do Sports Stadium. “I’d been looking for a “The ramp assistant has “She was soon spotted by her best.” Players from throughout sport for ages that I could to have their back to the the Australian Paralympics He hopes to see boccia Tasmania, and interstate will actually do and then boccia game at all times; they can- Committee and put in a played by more children who be competing in different came along and I can do it, not ask the athlete any ques- training program. But her can’t take part in other classifications. Lily Kelly proudly shows off her some of her winnings, and I love doing it,” Lily said. tions. What it comes down sights are firmly on Brazil for sports. He’s been going It should be a great event above, as well as enjoying the company of her team Boccia is played in more to is the athlete is in control,” the Rio de Janeiro Para- around to schools showing so go along and support our mates at national competition, above right. than 50 countries around the Kevin Faulkner said. lympic Games next year. them how to play the game. young athletes like Lily. Basketball tournament Flying Paws brings a slam-dunk success dog sport to Brighton By JAYDEN THORTON $100 voucher and a basket- TASSIE Flying Paws Dog tion in flyball. Any dog, IN September, Bridgewater ball, supplied by Smart City. We would like to thank Club (TFP) is now at the regardless of breed, size, PCYC, supported by Smart Pontville Oval at Brighton shape or formal training, can City Hobart and SeaFM, everyone who made this night a success: the players every Sunday. participate and join in the hosted a three-on-three Currently the club fun. basketball tournament. and the spectators, Hobart Chargers’ Tom Wright and focuses on flyball but will If you would like to come The tournament was a expand to other dog sports and see flyball in action or Arop Majok, Ron Lambert massive success on the night in the future. think you and your dog may and all the guys from Smart with the attendance of more Flyball consists of a relay be interested, come along on than 70 people. City Hobart, SEAFM’s race between two teams of Sundays to Pontville Oval. The competition saw a Caitlin McCormack for com- four dogs. Team dogs run at 10am mixture of local youth and mentating the games and Each dog must jump followed by intermediate and men playing together com- PCYC’s Allan Matcham for over four hurdles, retrieve a beginners. peting in an elimination set- putting in a tremendous ball by triggering a flyball box Beginners are welcome to up with the grand final win- effort to organise this great pedal and then return over arrive at 10am to watch the ners each taking home a event. the hurdles to the start/finish flyball team dogs in action line. and to socialise their dogs. Minister for Police and Emergency Management officially launched the new Flyball is a canine team The cost is $3 every Sunday.     artificial green at the Brighton Bowls and Community Club. sport which is founded on For further information the activities that dogs love contact Greg, head trainer, to do – run, jump, fetch, on 0457 328 372, Helen, co-       retrieve, compete and, most ordinator, on 0409 946 705 10/.-1,+-*)('&%$-#"-! ! --,(-!--'- New greens launched as of all, to please their owners. or email iloveflyball@gmail. &(-#,$'/%0- There is no discrimina- com. /0(-)$+&-. -&- $+-0+$0+&-. -& '- 0,( 0- +- 0& "-- club continues transition /0(-)$+&-- Council donation helps '-",&-0&-(00- By VAN RANSLEY tive as it transitions from strived to improve the club’s $+-&$+-'"-)$+&- -- ALMOST 100 members catering for bowls only to a viability, thereby enabling it Eagles Cricket Club soar and guests witnessed the community entertainment to provide the balance of     and activity hub. funding for the project, * *-#1 Minister for Police and BRIGHTON Council has including under-11s. Emergency Management He said he was pleased to which includes an access made a donation to the “Thompson Oval is now (- - #"- ! ! - !  - see the result of the govern- ramp enabling the mobility- '-#&)- (%+ 0&'0(-- and Infrastructure, Rene Brighton Eagles Cricket being used both Saturday Hidding, send down the ment’s financial contribution challenged to access the Club to help the club buy and Sundays on a weekly  -)$+& first official bowl on the through Sport and Recre- green. uniforms for both its senior basis, up from once a fort-      Brighton Bowls and Com- ation’s grant program Mr Howard spoke of the teams and its recently night last season, which has towards the cost of replacing immense contribution of the formed under-13 side. also helped us raise all- '-&''"0-#,$'/%0- munity Club’s new artificial green, after declaring it offi- the green and spoke of the club’s dedicated volunteers The club has about 40 important funds through '-)$+&-    - cially open late last month. government’s interest in the who, through assiduous registered players including our canteen, and hopefully club’s changed strategy, attention to the previous under-13s. providing revenue for the     After club stalwart and former long-serving secre- which he noted still required green, had enabled it to be It also has eight players council,” Mr Arnold said. (% "',$-*%/% -*0$'(0- (00$-#,%$'-1+- funding support to bring it used for almost double its ranging in age from 12 to 24 “On behalf of all con- #&',(- (%&$-+&(+--#"--- tary June Latham had per- to completion. anticipated life. who have never played cerned with the Brighton /0(-)$+&- fectly rolled the first official kitty, Mr Hidding’s bowl was In introducing Mr Hid- The club entertained vis- cricket before. Eagles Cricket Club we thank      a reasonable attempt for a ding, club president Ross itors and VIPs, including club President Scott Arnold Council for its support as we first effort. Howard paid tribute to the sponsors Craig Farrell MLC, said it was club’s aim for next look to continue to build #"-! ! - During his opening present and former club Deputy Mayor Barbara Cur- season to have three senior cricketing opportunities for /0(-)$+&- speech, Mr Hidding congrat- members who had collec- ran, MHA and teams including first grade those in the Brighton munic- ulated the club on its initia- tively and continuously Eric Hutchinson MHR. and at least two junior teams ipality.”