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WithVIEW The Sorell Times and Tasman Gazette we distribute 10,000 copies throughout the South East and East Coast of . NEWS ~ SPORT ~ FOOD ~ ARTS ~ COMMUNITY Salmon farm fear MARTINE HALEY accused Mr Barnett of over- seeing a secretive review of PLANS to more than double the the current’‘no grow” zones on salmon industry in Tasmania the East Coast, with no public have sparked concerns the East consultation until the proposed Coast will be a prime location changes were finalised. for expansion. “Despite a cast-iron commit- East In October, Primary Indus- ment by the Liberal Govern- tries and Water Minister Guy ment to the people of the East Barnett announced the Govern- Coast there would be no more ment was working on a “Sus- fish farming outside Okehamp- Coast tainable Industry Growth Plan’’ ton Bay, we understand indus- that would see the industry grow try is begging for more marine to $2 billion a year by 2030. sites – and one company has The salmon sector was val- purchased Lease 164 in a con- ued at $838 million in 2017-18, sortium, a shellfish lease in the ideas leading the state’s agri-food in- pristine Mercury Passage,’’ Ms dustry by value. O’Connor said. “We want to ensure it can “The Greens asked the Min- continue to grow so that the en- ister whether his department is tire state can benefit,’’ Mr Bar- forming a secret committee to nett said. look at the “No Growth Zone” This year’s Falls The Greens labeled the move on the East Coast, and whether Festival will be an as dangerous and said commu- they would be reclassifying any all-Aussie line-up. nities were potentially under existing leases – or creating new STORY: PAGE 3 threat from a massive expansion ones near the ma- of fish farming into inshore wa- rine protected area. ters. Head to at Coles Bay with Freycinet Adventures. Picture: KATHRYN LEAHY/ TOURISM TASMANIA Greens MP Cassy O’Connor Continued page 2

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Savings to be had across Fish farm growth fears From page 1 Mr Barnett said. “We Orford local and for- on because it is pristine the Gallagher electric have no intention of mer president of No Fish water with good oxygen “Minister Barnett ob- changing the zoning.’’ Farms, Grant Gaffney, levels. fence range though out fuscated, and refused to But he has not ruled said he did not trust the “They want to double address or answer these out changes to no-grow Government to keep its the size of the industry December questions.’’ zones in other coastal ar- word. and they are running out Mr Barnett later issued eas “Tassal has a gun at of space. a media release rejecting “Any consideration to the Minister’s head. “The salmon industry the claims as false. change the existing grow “We know they have has stuffed the D’Entre- “To be clear for the and no-grow zones for approached MAST to casteaux Channel. Greens, all leases on the finfish will be subject to move out of Okehamp- “It used to be alive with East Coast, with the ex- a comprehensive public ton Bay,’’ Mr Gaffney kelp and now it is barren. ception of Okehampton consultation process that said. “The trouble is people Bay, can only be licensed provides all Tasmanians “We know the fish don’t see under the wa- to grow species such as with a chance to com- farms on the East Coast ter where the damage is seaweed and shellfish,’’ ment.’’ grow the fastest salm- done,’’ Mr Gaffney said. Take care when seeking Christmas kitty

RESPONSIBLE cat year, kitten season start- “But you need to adopt they have been health ownership and Christmas ed in late October. your next furry family checked, desexed, mi- TASMANIA giving is being urged by Mr Hunt said in a few member from a reputable crochipped, vaccinated, 139 Main Road - Sorell Ten Lives cat shelter. weeks’ time, there would shelter like Ten Lives,’’ flead and wormed. Ten Lives manager be plenty of kittens for a Mr Hunt said. “Don’t get caught out Just off the Causeway at SORELL Ph 6269 2233 Noel Hunt said every Christmas present. “You need to be sure buying a kitten online.” DECEMBER 2020 - 3 Locals save visit centre DR DI MARTINE HALEY East Coast Cruises local busi- owner Michael Davis nesses and the Parks and celebrates the re-born Wildlife Service have Triabunna Visitor worked together to ad- Information Centre. dress the crisis caused by talk to Dr Di about life matters the council’s decision to close the Visitor Informa- Dr Di Stow Counsellor B.A. Dip.Ed. Masters Education. Masters Counselling. PhD tion Centre. The Triabunna Visitor include a brochure hub 0439 033 264 73 Federal Street North Hobart Information Centre was for local East Coast tour- www.drdi.net.au closed in October after ism ventures. the Glamorgan Spring “It was vital we all Bay Council voted to shut came together to ensure it and focus on core ser- the visitor experience vices and save $360,000. wasn’t compromised and The decision sent we always provided the shockwaves through the highest standard of ser- East Coast tourism sec- vice,’’ Mr Davis said. tor, already reeling from “It’s a good fit, a new the COVID-19 shut- cafe in the middle of the down. CBD, offering informa- After extensive discus- tion for all East Coast sions the Parks and Wild- attractions, while Parks life Service stepped in to and Wildlife take care of lease the centre, which ticketing.’’ for many years was the The cafe and informa- local site for selling tick- tion hub employs four ca- ets to Maria Island. suals with plans to grow. Open Thursday to Sunday However, PWS was “The closure (of the 9.30am–3.00pm unable to provide a local stepped in. Owner Mi- “The closure came as opened a cafe and bakery Triabunna Information tourism information hub. chael Davis said the local a real shock,’’ Mr Davis called Spirit of Maria, in Centre) caused massive Breakfast & Lunch That’s when local busi- community worked to- said. Vicary St Triabunna and disruption, but now we Morning & Afternoon Tea ness East Coast Cruises gether to find a solution. In September Mr Davis expanded its offerings to are rebuilding.’’ Catering for functions, meetings & parties or at your chosen location Take-away or eat-in Prosser talks at highest level Phone 0488 317 776 26 Vicary Street Triabunna PROSSER Liberal Direction by the Local MLC Jane Howlett MLC Jane Howlett re- Government Minister and Mayor Robert cently met the newly Mark Shelton. Young. elected mayor of Glam- Mr Young is a Rheban organ Spring Bay Rob- resident, former law- ert Young to discuss lo- yer and former business cal issues and his plans owner from Triabunna. for the municipality. Ms Howlett said she Robert Young was was impressed with the SORELL PLAZA elected as a councillor mayor’s commitment to and mayor at a by-elec- restore stability to the tion on September 1. council and his objec- The by-election was tive to improve efficien- PHARMACY triggered the resigna- cies. NEW LOCATION, SAME GREAT SERVICE tion of then mayor, Ms Howlett said that Debbie Wisby. the meeting with Mr His election followed Young was productive We have swapped locations with Hobart Pathology, a very tumultuous few and she is looking for- and our new entrance is now located off the months for the Glamor- ward to working with Sorell Family Practice foyer. gan Spring Bay Coun- the new mayor on is- cil that saw the council sues of mutual concern issued with a Perfor- in Glamorgan Spring SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: mance Improvement Bay. • Prescription repeats on file and SMS reminders • Webster packs • Laser clinic for hair removal and skin Sorell Laser Clinic Five charged over rejuvenation Contact Kathryn, our qualified Laser • Private, unsubsidised scripts dispensed while Practitioner and Nurse for a FREE excess scallop haul you wait consultation and assessment. FIVE people are facing Sunday intercepted a rec- • Subsidised scripts dispensed from as little as 30 charges for taking excess reational boat with five Hair removal using a Pulsar Silk IPL machine. minutes, or you can use the option to have: scallops. people on board. • FREE CONTACTLESS DELIVERY of scripts to Skin rejuvenation and treatment for solar Licenced recreation- Police found more than keratosis, fine lines, wrinkle tightening, dramatic al scallop divers are re- 700 scallops on the boat. Sorell, Midway Point, , Lewisham, improvement in skin tone and collagen fibre minded that they are Of the five men on Cambridge, Richmond, Campania, or Orielton if renewal using a Lasering Mixto CO2 Class 4 limited to catching 50 board only two of the required. Laser - fast, safe, excellent results. scallops a day. Tasma- people dived and collect- • FREE postage of scripts to all other areas nian Police said it’s not ed the scallops. 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DECEMBER 2020 - 5 Bushfire season looms ROGER HANSON Program to provide in- so they can manage the FARMERS and land- creased strategic fuel fire risk on their prop- owners now in full reduction burning, in- erties.” swing preparing for cluding mechanical risk As the Tasmanian fire bushfire season can tap reduction. season approaches, it’s into a bushfire surviv- Tasmanian Forest important to have a plan al guide and the recent Products Association and know your options. State Budget commit- chief executive Nick Tasmania Fire Ser- ted almost $18 million Steel also welcomed vice works closely Exploring Spring Beach, Orford with Maria Island in the background . in a fire mitigation ini- the increased funding with communities, lo- Picture: LISA KUILENBURG/TOURISM TASMANIA tiative. for Tasmanian bushfire cal government, service The peak Australian mitigation. providers, and other and Tasmanian forest “The Government is government agencies to products industry bod- showing it can see that create a plan and imple- ies welcomed the Tas- reducing the hazards ment risk management Open for business manian Government’s also reduces the risk strategies. significant investment of bushfires,” Mr Steel Each plan is tailored AS Tasmania opens spectacular scenery of the We invite you to celebrate in bushfire mitigation, said. to the individual com- its doors to the rest of region. summer out of isolation and the inclusion of “It’s bringing in ex- munity to best suit its , the beautiful East Those picture perfect by sending us photos of mechanical fuel reduc- tra firefighters for the needs. Coast will come alive again moments of pristine white you and yours enjoying the tion in the state’s Fuel season, both volunteer Tasmania Fire Ser- with visitors expected to beaches and blue skies, East Coast. Reduction Program. and full time, and ded- vice’s Bushfire Risk flock to the region over the the national parks, the Please send to The Tasmanian Gov- icating a Deputy Chief Mitigation manager, holiday season. pink granite with orange [email protected] ernment 2020-21 Bud- Officer role to bushfire Chris Collins, said it We at the East Coast lichen, the penguins and as a jpeg, 1-3 mb. Please get commits nearly $18 planning and hazard re- was important for peo- View love nothing better wallabies, just to name include a short description million in fire mitiga- duction. ple to be prepared, re- than putting on display a few of the wonderful of photo for publication. tion initiative, includ- “Very importantly gardless of whether images that highlight the scenes we enjoy. Happy snapping! ing a $9.3 million boost it’s providing financial they choose to stay at to its Fuel Reduction support to landowners their property or leave.

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AN exciting mile- in their success has stone has been been the ongoing achieved in the involvement of development of a parents, carers, and new Child and Fam- service providers ily Learning Centre in the design and (CFLC) for Sorell, operation of the with the release of centres so that they concept designs are tailor-made for showing how the their communities by new centre might those who will use look and function. them. The new CFLC “This is again the will be located on case in the devel- the Sorell School opment of the six site, which is set to new CFLCs being undergo a $25.75 delivered across the million transforma- state, with Local Sorell CFLC LEG tion. Enabling Groups members Esther Minister for Edu- (LEG) comprising Pattison (far cation and Training, local leaders, ser- left) Kayla Smith Jeremy Rockliff, said vice providers and (centre left) and the new CFLC would community members Jessica Brown offer a variety of established to guide (right) with Sorell services to support the design and ser- School Principal local families all in vice delivery for each Jenny Cowling one place. one.” (centre rear). “The 12 existing Sorell School prin- Child and Family cipal Jenny Cowling Centres around Tas- said the LEG had and layout so that located where the hub to ensure strong engaging learning To view the concept de- mania have proven been instrumental in from day one when senior school ad- linkages and transi- spaces for our staff signs for the new Sorell highly successful the development of the doors open, the ministration centre is tioning between the and students and Child and Family Learning and are providing the concept designs new CFLC will be currently, as this will spaces. a CFLC to support critical health and for the new Sorell fit-for-purpose and be relocated as part “I know our whole families in the region Centre and provide feed- wellbeing services CFLC. a great place that of the school’s rede- school and the – to have these back, visit www.education. for children from “The LEG has welcomes families velopment. This will wider community facilities all here on tas.gov.au/sorellcflc birth to age five,” he played a key role when they come in,” enable us to position are excited about one site will be a said. in influencing the said Ms Cowling. the CFLC close to the prospect of great outcome for “A crucial element design of the spaces “The CFLC will be the new early years having modern and Sorell.” PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY

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It is no secret that 2020 has been a trying year for us all, but we would like to take this opportunity to be grateful for all of the positive moments, rather than dwell on the negative. Thank you to our loyal clients who have stuck by us with the sale and management of your properties, we are grateful for your continued business and loyalty. Thank you to all of our buyers and tenants, we hope that you have settled into your home nicely and are ready to celebrate the festive season. Thank you to all those who have visited our office and complied with our COVID-19 protocols and have left your contact details for tracing purposes. Well done to us all for adapting to our new normal. We wish you all a joyful end to 2020 spent with family and friends. Our team looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs in 2021. Raine & Horne Sorell, Tasman & East Coast

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A selection of some of our 2020 sales

SORELL $562,000 WATTLE HILL $825,000 CARLTON $420,000 SPRING BEACH $475,000

Rentals Wanted, Tenants Waiting SORELL | DODGES FERRY | MIDWAY POINT | PRIMROSE SANDS | CARLTON Up to $500.00 per week

Just Sold Our rental department has TRIABUNNA $380,000 numerous pre-qualified tenants LEWISHAM $591,000 waiting for homes in the above areas. If you have an empty Offers Over $595,000 investment property needing a tenant please call our rental team to discuss your options.

MARION BAY $410,000 MIDWAY POINT $595,000

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DODGES FERRY Lot 3 Ridge Road ORFORD 49 SWANSEA Lot 8 Crossins Road SALTWATER RIVER 270 Dam Road o/o $195K 2144m² LAND o/o $495K 3 1 8+ OSP E. O. I. 196.8 hectares LAND o/o $269K 5.903 hectares LAND Call Deb 0410 677 445 Call Suzanne 0402 480 871 Call Suzanne 0402 480 871 Call Jason 0438 314 145

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please refer to fall.com.au for all property sales, rentals and viewing times Fall Real Estate 1/3 Fitzroy Street, Sorell 03 6265 2171 DECEMBER 2020 - 9 Essense of Dunalley A NEW boutique gin distillery this location was soon eclipsed is set to open on the edge of once the couple were seduced Dunalley Bay. by the sheer beauty of Dunalley The gin will be made from the Bay on the .’’ best local ingredients and served The developers said the in rustic tasting huts. Dunalley Bay Distillery formed Dunalley Bay Distillery was part of the regeneration of founded by Sandra Chu and the local area, devastated by Mark Wray who moved to bushfires in 2013. Dunalley from interstate in June In the six months since this year to pursue their dream arriving Sandra and Mark have Gin of creating and selling their own made quick progress on the distillers unique gin. construction of the distillery’s Sandra Chu Prosser Liberal MLC Jane facilities that will include a café and Mark Howlett recently met with and tasting huts overlooking Wray meet Sandra and Mark at their Dunalley Bay’s pristine white Prosser property situated at the edge of beach and clear blue water. Liberal the picturesque Dunalley Bay. They have also been busy MLC Jane “Founding a distillery has crafting unique gins that Howlett at been a life-long dream for are carefully blended with Dunalley. Sandra and Mark and following Tasmanian fruits, flowers and on from the couple’s successful native botanicals, the flavours of careers they decided it was which are designed to reflect the finally time to pursue their local natural environment. dream,’’ Ms Howlett said after Ms Howlett said once visiting the site. completed, the Dunalley “The couple searched across Bay Distillery would help to Australia for the perfect location draw more tourists to south- to found their distillery. east Tasmania and enhance “The Mornington Peninsula in Tasmania’s reputation as a Victoria was first considered, but producer of fine quality gin.

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There are perstas.com.au pandemic. a number of short walks to ex- East Coast Tourism has plore the buildings and ruins of Solar tender come up with a list of things Darlington – a ghost town with to do to pass the time and a convict and industrial past TENDERS are being called to make memories with the kids. • Swim in a river – Doug- design and construct a solar And it doesn’t to cost mon- las-Apsley National Park is array and battery facility on ey, many tips are free. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and seals while paddling with Freycinet a gem awaiting discovery by Maria Island. • Just lose yourselves at a Adventures. Picture: KATHRYN LEAHY/ TOURISM TASMANIA those with a real sense of ad- The new ground-mounted beach. Any beach, we have venture. It’s a place of surpris- solar array and custom-built, endless stunning crystal clear Wildlife abounds in Bicheno. tom Boat – this is a constant further north, Skippers has ing contrasts, featuring tran- air-conditioned battery stor- pristine beaches. Favourite Absolutely the best way to winner. Kids love the fact that been delighting locals and quil waterholes, deep river age facility will be located family memories are often see little penguins up close you can actually see through travellers alike for years. gorges and thundering water- within the existing Parks and made with the least amount is by joining one of Bicheno the bottom of the boat! It’s • Catch your dinner by fish- falls, including the spectacular Wildlife Service workshop of planning, when everyone Penguin Tours – the twilight been operating for literally ing. Make the most of the lo- Apsley Falls. precinct, away from popular is relaxed and the time has tours are held most of the decades and there is always cal knowledge and book South • Cross granite bluffs up visitor locations. just been set aside for play; year. something (or someone) in- East Charters at Orford. to Cape Tourville Light- The remote national park is swim, picnic, hunt for trea- From the moment you walk teresting to see. Alternatively, you can try house – with coastal views of not connected to the grid. sures offered up by the sea, into East Coast Nature World, • Fish and chips by the sea. for a bite almost anywhere the , Environment Minister Rog- run, build sandcastles, boogie the wildlife is at your feet. It’s The Triabunna Fish Van is al- between Orford and St Hel- this very easy boardwalk to er Jaensch said the project board, play cricket, make new the perfect place to experi- ways a crowd pleaser. Stop ens. 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Boniwell Blinds is a locally owned and operated vital response Tasmanian business, running for over 60 years. MARK VEITCH if they do, to quickly isolate toms as hay fever can also occur but it is very important that we Director of Public Health them, and trace and quarantine with Coronavirus, we are asking do not miss Coronavirus cases. their contacts who may also be any Tasmanian who has such Throughout the pandemic, WHY testing remains a vi- infected. symptoms to get tested for Coro- testing in Tasmanian has been tal response to the threat of This reduces the spread of navirus, even if they suspect it is guided by expert national and COVID-19 Coronavirus in the community. their ‘normal’ hay fever. local advice. Tasmania did its first test for For many months people Some people who caught Tasmania focuses its testing Coronavirus on 31 January this across Tasmania have done a Coronavirus in Tasmania earlier on people with symptoms. year. Since then we have per- great job of taking symptoms this year first thought their symp- We will also test people who AWNINGS NOW 30% OFF INCLUDING formed more than 115,000 tests. seriously and getting tested. toms were just hay fever. may be at increased risk of THE NEW ALPHA M AWNING. Testing people who have This testing has given us con- When your Coronavirus test Coronavirus because of where symptoms that could be due to fidence that Coronavirus has not is negative, please see your GP they have been or who they have Please call 6272 0577 or email Coronavirus infection is a cru- been circulating in our commu- about controlling your hay fever been in contact with. [email protected] to organise cial part of our response to the nities. symptoms and get a certificate so Testing is critically important your free measure and quote pandemic. This spring and summer you can attend work or school. to help keep us all safe – we can Many symptoms of early and around one in five Tasmanians If your symptoms get worse, only stop the spread if we iden- mild Coronavirus are the same will experience symptoms of please go back to your doctor tify cases early. as those of colds and flu and hay fever, such as runny nose, for review and possibly re-test- The most important thing could even be confused with itchy eyes and sneezing. ing for Coronavirus. that you can do is to get tested hay fever. Seasonal hay fever is due to an We understand that some Tas- if you get symptoms such as fe- Testing people with symp- allergic reaction to pollen, not an manians will find this advice ver, runny nose, cough, sore or toms helps us to work out if infection. frustrating because of their own itchy throat, shortness of breath someone has Coronavirus, and But because the same symp- long experience of hay fever, or lose your taste or smell. Dodges families in the loop

STUDENTS, teachers, families, dog walkers and many others are now enjoying Dodges Ferry Primary School’s new 1km Community Fitness Loop Track. Representing the community wrapping around the school, the simple gravel path constructed by Earthworm Landscaping circles the sports oval, the school and Okines Community House and Garden as well as linking in with other paths and tracks in the area. Early in 2021 students will be involved in designing interpretive signage that will feature at several points around the track. SPRINGVALE STUDENT The project was funded by a grant of $42,800 from the Tasmanian Community Fund ACCOMMODATION and a contribution from School Association Co-educational accommodation and care for fundraising along with support from , students enrolled in Hobart Schools from Southern Beaches Coastcare and Healthy Horizons Fitness Centre. grade 7 to University. Earlier in the year Sorell Council removed the A vibrant and fun student community under old concrete storm-water swale drain next to the the care of our experienced team of staff. Lagoon Park swings then school and Coastcare volunteers started landscaping and planting the swale, Now taking enrolments for 2021. creating an open bush-garden style play area and a Federal Government allowances are available. meandering path to the beach. In a very generous gift to the school community, Contact us on 0362281282, 0448544514 artist Gerhard Mausz also designed, made and or [email protected] installed three terrazzo bench seats beside the beach Visit us anytime at 2 Midwood St. path. The track, signage and seating are part of Dodges New Town, Tas. 7008 Ferry Primary School’s community-driven outdoor classroom strategy that celebrates the school’s natural environment and harnesses the many benefits of learning in nature and being active outdoors. Principal Jarrod Williams said the project added to the school’s philosophy of students learning through inquiry, nature, collaboration, play, Find us on facebook questioning and critical thinking. Dodges Ferry students at the opening of the Fitness Loop Track.

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THE Midway Point Vol- “All members volun- unteer Fire Brigade’s Oc- teer their time outside tober training night has of their jobs and their given Lyons MP and Op- hard work is greatly ap- position Police, Fire & preciated. Emergency Management “Our volunteer fire spokeswoman Jen Butler fighters walk toward an important insight into the flames when most the group’s hard work of us run in the other and dedication. direction - they are our The volunteer brigade greatest weapon against has served the communi- fires. ty for more than five de- “The brigade has sent cades and currently has members around Tas- 22 active firefighters on mania and the main- its books, with a junior land, with volunteers and cadet program of helping to fight fires eight members. across summer at home “The members of the and interstate.” Midway Point Volunteer Throughout the Fire Brigade are the first 2019/2020 fire season point of call for Mid- members were deployed way Point, Sorell and the to Queensland and New causeway,” Ms Butler South Wales from No- said. vember through to Feb- Lyons Labor “They are incredibly ruary to assist in their MP Jen Butler dedicated, professional campaigns. has thanked and keep our community “The hard work of COVID-19 Midway Point safe. the brigade both local- fire volunteers “The Midway Point ly and interstate shows for their efforts. Volunteer Fire Brigade how crucial they are to Small Business attend about 120 calls ev- the community and it is ery year, as well as com- important they are rec- munity events promoting ognised for their hard Energy Support Grant fire safety. work,” she said. Program - Round two

This grant program will assist Tasmanian small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with their electricity, water and sewerage costs.

One-off grant payments of $1,000 are available to eligible businesses in embedded networks, and those businesses who have not been eligible for the COVID-19 electricity, water and/or sewerage waiver available from service The Young Group is searching for more great providers from 1 April 2020. people to join our team for a fresh start in the The guidelines have been expanded to ensure even more people can benefit, new year. with sole traders who don’t employ staff now able to apply. The following full time positions are available:

Assessments will commence as applications are submitted and each application – Site Supervisor – Apprentice Carpenter will be assessed in order of receipt. – Estimator – Excavator Operator – Carpenter – Labourer Applications are now open and will close at 12pm, Monday 21 December 2020.

We are expanding our panel of subcontractors too and would like to hear from businesses that can offer any of the For more information visit www.business.tas.gov.au or following services:

contact Business Tasmania at [email protected] – Carpentry – Glazing or on 1800 440 026. – Concreting – Tiling – Plumbing – Painting – Plastering – Excavation

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Servicing from Hobart to Bicheno and everywhere in between. Call or SMS to book your deliveries Happy Holidays from the 0418 387 057 Silky Transport Team DECEMBER 2020 - 13 Coping with diabetic pet PET CARE with Dr Kate

DIABETES mellitus is a glycemia (high blood relatively common hor- sugar levels) and gly- mone disorder in dogs cosuria (glucose in the and cats. urine). In the furred diabetic For the feline patient, patient, the body typical- a special type of sugar ly fails to produce suffi- level called fructosamine cient insulin. may need to be measured In dogs, this typically as this species is prone to occurs as a result of im- stress related increases to mune mediated destruc- their glucose levels. tion or inflammation of For the vast majority the pancreas. of animals, management In cats, this may occur of diabetes does require due to protein (amyloid) their owners to adminis- deposits in the pancreas. ter insulin injections at Insulin is a very im- home. portant hormone pro- Generally, these injec- Remission is possible in diabetic cats. duced by the pancre- tions are incredibly well as which is required to tolerated. complications such as Concurrent conditions transport glucose (ener- For the diabetic cat, re- ketoacidosis. such as Cushing’s dis- gy) from the bloodstream mission is possible, and Regular follow-up ap- ease (hyperadenocorti- into cells. your feline companion pointment are essential cism) can occur. The classic hallmarks may not require lifelong to monitor your pet’s di- Urinary tract infec- of the diabetic patient insulin injections. abetes. tions, cataract formation are increased water con- Diet and maintaining Blood glucose curves and diabetic neuropathies sumption, increased uri- a healthy weight are im- are periodically per- are also potential compli- nation, increased appetite portant for the diabetic formed to assess the pa- cations for the diabetic and weight loss. patient. tient’s response to insu- patient. Diabetes is diagnosed Your animal may need lin. Dr Kate McIntyre is a based on the above clin- to be hospitalised initial- In the well-controlled small animal veterinarian ical findings as well as ly to stabilise their diabe- diabetic patient, their practicing at the Kings persistent fasting hyper- tes especially if there are weight, thirst, appetite Meadows Veterinary and urination should sta- Clinic in Launces- bilise. ton. She graduated WillsFor some patients, & Conveyancing dia- from the University of Public Notices SENATOR betic management can be Melbourne in 2005. WENDY ASKEW more challenging.(03)6248 4144 LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA [email protected] Wills & Conve Roberts and Partners Lawyers

Wills & Estates Conveyancing DEPARTMENT of STATE GROWTH 46 Cameron Street (PO Box 97) Legal Advice Legal Commercial Advice Litigation Launceston TAS 7250 Commercial Litigation 03 6331 8501 Wills &Taxation Conveyancing and Payroll tax Tasman Highway - Midway Point [email protected] Intersection Solution (03)6248 4144 4144 SenatorAskew [email protected] Start of Works - December 2020 [email protected] Works are beginning on the Tasman Highway through Midway Point. The Tasman Authorised by W. Askew, Liberal Party of Australia, 46 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250. Highway will be duplicated with traffic signals replacing the current roundabout at Penna Road. • Warranty and log book servicing To minimise impacts to road users two lanes of the Tasman Highway will be kept open Legal Advice Commercial Litigation through Midway Point (one in each direction), between 6am and 7pm. Notification • All makes and models will be provided if single lane closures need to occur outside these hours. • Repairs and Servicing The works during December will include: • Vegetation clearing from the rock face next to the Tasman Highway and between • Latest diagnostic equipment the two causeways A reduced speed limit will be in place during work hours. • Courtesy cars available Motorists should allow up to 8 minutes extra travel time during this work. Please keep • Pick up and drop off if required to speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. Barriers and screens will be used to minimise the impacts of dust and keep debris and Chris, Cheryl and staff wish their valued customers a rock fragments away from the road. very happy Christmas and a safe year in 2021. For enquiries about the project, please contact our contractor, Fulton Hogan, on 0473 144 399 or email [email protected]. Drive safely through the holidays To get the latest information about the project, including road closures and delays, visit transport.tas.gov.au Ph: 6248 4566 Thank you for your patience during this important work.

2/4 Beacon Court, Cambridge ESTDec20 www.tas.gov.au 14 - DECEMBER 2020 Sales down as house value lifts REAL ESTATE with Warren Stuart Principal, Raine & Horne Sorell Offer valid from 20 September - 11 December 2020, prices as marked in-store.

View our Healthy Home Sale at choicesflooring.com.au, or visit our local showroom. A COMMONLY asked sistently in the South question in real estate Eastern corner of Tas- only available at is when is it best to sell REIT data shows us mania in the past two Choices Flooring by Boxall or buy. that 92 per cent of years while stock lev- The South Eastern els, in most cases, have 13c Tasman Highway, Tasmania property buyers are local been lower. Midway Point market has illustrated We are often asked some interesting trends, the question where 6265 2008 which help to answer buyers come from? As choicesflooring.com.au these questions. of 25 per cent affected those selling property a rule of thumb our re- Sorell municipali- by the two-year median in the Tasman area are sponse is that most are ty has had a reduction house trend which has seeing good returns on local. in the number of sales increased by 24.5 per their investments. REIT data shows us in the past year of 25.6 cent Glamorgan-Spring that 92 per cent of buy- per cent affected by The Tasman munic- Bay has seen a reduc- ers are local with 7.3 the two-year median ipality has remained tion in sales numbers per cent from interstate, house trend which has steady, relating to num- of 31.6 per cent over international buyers are DISCOUNT PLANTS increased by 23.7 per ber of sales, with a 0.0 the past year with an in- less than 1 per cent of cent. per cent change record- crease in median prices sales. Trading 7 Days a Week! Southern Midlands ed over the past year, by 27.5 per cent over These facts are Stocking a selection of municipality is similar however median prices the two-year period. sourced from the REIT to Sorell seeing a re- have increased over the This data shows us residential market decorative pots including the duction in the number past two years by 30.8 that median house pric- trends: House Prices – Australian made Décor range of sales in the past year per cent, proving that es have increased con- June Quarter 2020. and indoor plants.

Why not give a living gift for Christmas or surprise someone with a voucher. Call in a see Tony today! Tasmanian Owned - Tasmanian Grown Small business advice 5 Giblin Drive, SORELL ph. 62652580 m. 0467023453 for recovery grants open

[email protected] FACEBOOK Discount Plants/Nursery Sorell EST2020 The $1.5 million round of the Small Business Advice for Recovery Grant program has opened for applications. Grants of $750 are available for small businesses to engage the services of a consultant to provide advice or services that will assist with business recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants can be used for business advisory services such as development of marketing plans, business plans or legal advice and/or support in applying for the Business Growth Loan Scheme. Assessment of applications will commence as applications are submitted and they will be assessed in order of receipt. Applications will be assessed on applicant and project expenditure eligibility, and evidence provided in support of the application. Applications close 12 noon on Monday 22 February 2021 or when available funding has been allocated.

For more information visit the Business Tasmania website www.business.tas.gov.au or contact Business Tasmania at [email protected] or on 1800 440 026.

The Small Business Advice for Recovery Grant program is part of the Tasmanian Government’s $20 million COVID-19 Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package.

Department of State Growth DECEMBER 2020 - 15 Seek simple pleasure AS we entered 2020 nobody could have pre- With Christmas just dicted that a pandemic around the corner and would be so central to Ghandi’sadvice resolutions for 2021 most key decisions made to seek simple following soon after I by governments, busi- pleasure want to reflect on the nesses and even sporting with H resonates in fact that in this corner bodies throughout the a post-COVID of the world, we have year. world. been more fortunate than COVID-19 has swept pandemic has not had icon. ple. Thankfully, this grim many other places. through almost every the same impact as the Some of the more pes- scenario did not play out. “Seek not greater corner of the world. It is Spanish Flu pandemic of simistic risk modelling Almost counter-intui- wealth, but simpler plea- with terrible sadness that 1918-1920 during which predicted a complete tively, all the indicators sure; not higher fortune, we look back at the 230 as many as one-third of and extended closure in the golf sector have but deeper felicity.” identified cases in Tas- the world’s population of all sporting venues been positive in 2020. Perhaps these great mania and the 13 lives fell sick with upwards of and competitions. This On a national basis, pandemic shifted the words from Mahatma lost to this invisible en- 50 million deaths. would have had a dev- membership numbers balance of prevailing Gandhi will guide our emy. Globally, about 60 For most of us, terms astating impact on an have increased for the thought away from the thoughts and actions in million cases have been like “social distancing” industry sector that con- first time in 21 years, as central societal theme of the New Year. diagnosed with deaths and “contact tracing” tributes more than $15 have competition rounds economic advancement closing in on 1.4 million. were merely lines from billion to the Australian and overall participation. even slightly towards John Mendel is the Every life lost is a trag- Hollywood doomsday economy and employs This trend has been true pursuit of life’s simple general manager of edy, however we should films, yet they are now a a full time equivalent of in Tasmania also. pleasures, such as golf- the Royal Hobart Golf be thankful that this part of our everyday lex- more than 130,000 peo- Has the reality of a ing? Club. CWA raises funds despite lockdowns

ROGER HANSON During the lockdown their old van and visited members of CWA have parks around Brisbane DESPITE a difficult been busy making toilet- to wash and dry clothes year for fundraising, the ry bags and filling them, for free. Country Women’s Asso- knitting beanies and mit- “What started as an ciation has raised more tens with these also be- idea to improve hygiene than $6000 for Orange ing presented. standards and restore Sky project, the world’s “Orange Sky Austra- dignity to people doing first free mobile laundry lia is the world’s first it tough has evolved into service for homelessness free mobile laundry ser- something much bigger people. vice for homless peo- and more powerful.” CWA members per- ple and was founded in Orange Sky has since sisted in their fundrais- a Brisbane garage by expanded to 33 services ing efforts through var- two 20-year-old mates,” across the country and ious methods, including CWA Ssate vice-presi- has been in strong de- online raffle, to recently dent Madelaine Thomp- mand with the COVID present over $6000 to son said. crisis. Orange Sky. “In late 2014, the boys Orange Sky will con- Some branches have installed a couple of tinue to be CWA’s fund- also donated funds direct washing machines and raising project till Sep- to the organisation. dryers in the back of tember 2021. SEAFOOD FOR CHRISTMAS! PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW. Jen Orders will close Friday 18th December, 2020

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SCOOTER Stop is the Smoodge Designs 1st specialist store in SHOP 5 GATEWAY Tasmania, located in Sorell, 20 min out of SHOPPING CENTRE SORELL Hobart CBD (10min Unique and tasteful homewares, and décor items, Garden curios, from Hobart airport). The first scooter specialist We are a local family eco friendly products, fresh flowers and so much more. owned business and GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE store in Tasmania. pride ourselves on great service and expert Our staff are local scooter riders and love advice. to help. We offer friendly service, advice on We have a great building your custom scooter, and we will show range of complete scooters, parts and you how to look after and keep your scooter in accessories for all ages top condition. We have a workshop that we can in lots of brands for you service and repair most makes and models of to choose from. scooters in store. We have moved our store to a bigger Scooters location to include bikes. Now offering Helmets & protection Our staff are local Toni Cowle Wheels riders and love to bike servicing Decks help with advise and Professional Life Coach by qulified bike building your custom Bearings Life Coaches Solve Poblems mechanic, please scooter, they will show Brakes you how to look after call to book. Custom scooters and keep your scooter in top condition. “Change your thinking, Change your life” Clothing and more! We have a workshop that we can service and repair most makes Relationships Goals Bad Habits 4 Station Lane, Sorell and models of scooters Psychological Barriers and have now started 6265 2327 offering bike repairs. Transitions Grief Depression Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Come see us six days a Anxiety Confidence week, we look forward Saturday 10am-4pm to meeting you. scooterstop.com.au 0419653832 [email protected]

TONI Cowle’s delightful shop guidance and personal in Sorell, Smoodge Designs, growth or healing, Toni is a offers an eclectic range of professional life coach offering The sorell homewares, garden and gift a safe, non judgemental, lines. confidential spaceto assist Shop locally for beautiful and serve you. Call in or MEL, Dwayne and Having a Christmas or New Year Christmas gift ideas. . phone for an appointment. staff wish to thank cafe For those searching for What’s stopping you?. all their customers Michele’s for the continuing party or work function? support through Design your own platter from the freshest of ingredients. the challenging Michele’s times of 2020 and Hot, cold savoury, fruit, cheese, Antipasto and sweet. Massage wish everyone a Massage happy Christmas Talk to Mel for ideas and prices. GREAT VALUE!!! and a safe year in 2021, and are looking forward to continuing to Relax, unwind and ease sore and tired provide great muscles in a private, clean and fresh home style Relax, unwindwelcoming andhome studio.ease sore and food, take aways Relax,tired musclesunwindMassage Treatments andin a easeprivate, Available: sore clean and and tired and coffee. Don’t muscleswelcoming1 Hour in Swedish a private, Massagehome $55.00 studio. clean and forget the fantastic 1 Hour Thai Massage $55.00 welcoming1 Hour Thai Massage & homeStretching $60.00 studio. hot, Antipasto, Gift vouchers1.5 Hours Combination Massage available $75.00 30 Min Reflexology$25.00 fruit and sweet *Include Reiki to all services for no extra charge. (or design your Swedish,Massage Thai, TreatmentsReflexology MassageAvailable: and Reiki own) platters for Hours: Midway1Thursday Hour Point - 5:30Swedish pm - 8:00 pm0474 Massage 122 $55.00 340 your Christmas Saturday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Other1 Hour appointment Thai times Massage $55.00 and New year available on request* functions. MASSAGE1 Hour Thai Therapy Massage and & Stretching Reiki can $60.00 be powerful1.5 Hours tools Combination Midwayused Pointby Massagethe person $75.00 0474 122 340 receiving the30 Min therapy Reflexology to assist$25.00 in healing themselves. *IncludeAs a Massage Reiki to all Therapist services for overno extra 20 charge. years, I currently provide Swedish, Thai,Hours: Stretching and Reflexology in a welcomingThursday - 5:30 home pm - 8:00studio. pm SaturdayI am a -member 9:00 am - 4:00of the pm Association of 16 COLE STREET, SORELL 6265 3613 Massage Therapists and am committed toOther ongoing appointment training times and improvement Find us on facebook throughavailable experience.on request*

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Tours $50 Adult, Teenagers $30 14+yr Hire $30pp WE are excited about the opening Gift vouchers available for Christmas gifts of Marion Bay E Bike Tours, with Christmas and summer just around the corner. Our electric Marion Bay bikes are fun and easy to ride E Bike Tours and no previous experience is 75 necessary. Come for a tour or r Dunalley bikes. What about Visit us to see our a gift voucher for 0428319918 that person who loves fun and exercise or who great Christmas gift Marion Bay E Bike Tours has everything. selection THE Finlayson family has a long- standing history in the fishing industry since 1964 with the establishment of Tasmanian Eel Tasmanian Artisan Seafood products Exporters through three generations. The family was Order today for your Christmas Party, gatherings, meetings presented with and functions, or just because you like Tasmanian Seafood. an opportunity to purchase Sea Eagle Seafoods, which Call in & see us today at Sorell Nursery & Landscape Supplies 88 Lewisham Road Forcett (the old Golf Club House) was the perfect compliment to the We’re just passionate about plants! Tuesday to Friday 10-3pm Or by private arrangement value-added side of our fresh eels. We 139 Main Road, Sorell - ph 6291 1084 have rebranded it HOLT’S forcettfinefoods.com.au to become Forcett HOLT’S Fine Foods. Or Call 0415 053 943 AT THE Sorell Nursery we have and outdoor area ornaments, a great selection of plants and sculptures, chimes and pots. 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The fruitful garden LUEBERRIES are ideal fruiting variety, such as Blueberry Burst, which sealed bag or container, place in the plants for the home garden. only grows 1m high and 75cm wide. refrigerator, and contact Biosecurity With their neat, prune-able size Choose a pot at least 400mm wide and Tasmania on 03 6165 3777. habit, they look good, are small deep. Position in full sun and protect from Benough to fit into any garden, will grow strong winds. Fill pot with an acidic potting Waterwise in pots or garden beds and have attractive mix, like one specially formulated for flowers. camellias and azaleas. Water is a precious And on top of all this, they produce a Remove the shrub from the container, resource and we all delicious fruit. gently tease the roots and cut away any need to do our bit Blueberries are said to be full of circled or tangled roots. to save water. On antioxidants that improve your health. Position in pot, backfill, gently firm down average, each A diet high in blueberries is even claimed and water in well. household uses to counteract the effects of aging. Feed with Yates Dynamic Lifter around 200 litres While some gardeners will grow Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser every of water every blueberries because of these health-giving 6-8weeks. When flowering and fruiting, day! properties, most are likely to just want them feed weekly with Yates Thrive Strawberry We can all play because they taste so good. & Berry Fruit Liquid Plant Food. a part in being water efficient. A Blueberries in a garden Growing tips small saving by everyone can Choose a sunny spot with well drained Depending on the variety you buy, you may create an ocean soil. Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic need two plants for pollination and fruit of water savings Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser. If production. If you don’t have the space, if everyone gets the soil is alkaline or neutral, add Yates Soil consider self-pollinating varieties such as involved! Here Acidifer Liquid Sulfur to help lower the Blueberry Burst or Biloxi. are some simple pH. Pruning of blueberries is not absolutely ways you can Soak bare-rooted plants in a bucket of necessary, but light trimming can take place use water more water for 30 minutes prior to planting. at almost any time during the growing efficiently around Blueberries are said to be full of antioxidants that Remove from bucket, position in hole season. Heavier pruning should be done in your home and improve your health ... and they taste great. and backfill, gently firming down. Form late winter. Flowers develop on the outer garden. a raised ring around the plant, creating a tips, so cutting back too often will reduce Ways to save water well so that water will go where it’s needed the crop. around your home and garden most. Water in well. Don’t pick blueberries too early, leave Water is a precious resource, so we area. Choose dry tolerant plants that are suitable for Mulch around the base with organic them as long as possible to ensure they’re shouldn’t waste it. Water wise tips are your climate and soil type. mulch like sugarcane or pea straw, keeping sweet. simple things you can do around your Apply 7 - 10 cm of mulch around plants to help it away from the trunk. home and garden every day to use water save water lost through evaporation. Water deeply, once every 2-3 days, Warning note efficiently. Wash your car with a trigger nozzle on the lawn so depending on weather conditions. that you water the grass at the same time. Feed with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Tasmanians are asked to be vigilant for Save water Improver & Plant Fertiliser every 6-8 signs of blueberry rust following the recent weeks. When flowering and fruiting, feed detection of blueberry rust spores on Fit a trigger nozzle to your garden hose Visit the Yates website at www.yates.com. weekly with Yates Thrive Strawberry & imported blueberries bought in southern and water in the cool of the early morning, au for loads of fantastic information about Berry Fruit Liquid Plant Food. Tasmania. different areas will have different water all things gardening, including problem The suspect blueberries were reported to restrictions and these times might not apply solving, a gardening calendar, organic Blueberries in a pot Biosecurity Tasmania by a member of the everywhere. gardening, how to grow guides on ve- public. Use a broom or rake rather than a hose to gies and herbs, fruit and citrus, roses and Blueberries make wonderful pot plants – if Anyone who suspects blueberry rust clean your driveways and hard surfaces. flowers and lawns and a virtual garden you choose the right type! Look for a dwarf on their fruit is asked to put the fruit in a Plant for the climate and soil in your planning site.

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Hotel Verge Launceston DECEMBER 2020 - 21 Bangor backs faith in tourism ROGER HANSON extension nestled into the farm show- was no question that Tasmania will casing Tasmanian timbers and stone continue to be an appealing destina- A FARMING family renowned for and has a stunning outlook over Ban- tion in the future, including for its its superfine wool and caring for the gor Vineyard and Blackman Bay. outstanding wine and produce. environment on the Forestier Penin- The significant investment doubles Mr Dunbabin said Tasmania offers sula, has now expanded a successful the size of Bangor Vineyard Shed, of- some of the best wine and food tour- agri tourism offer. fering a dedicated wine tasting bar, ism experiences in the world. Making a bold decision, Matt and private wine tasting room, and addi- “Our continued development of Vanessa Dunbabin have added an tional function space. Bangor Vineyard Shed reflects our expanded new wine attraction in the Wine Tasmania chief executive optimism for the future of wine, tour- state’s south-east on their farm Ban- Sheralee Davies, who officially ism, and hospitality in our beautiful gor. opened the expanded shed, said there island state,” he said. The Dunbabins, who were Austra- lian Farmers of the Year two years ago, consider themselves the custo- dians of their 6200ha farm Bangor, which includes vast areas of native vegetation and permanent forest re- serves as well as 5km of coastline. After the bushfires in January 2013, which destroyed one third of the property, the Dunbabins diversified six years ago to create a 4ha vineyard Matt and Vanessa Dunbabin, above, and the Bangor Vineyard Shed. and, right, the view from the shed. That has now expanded with the TRIABUNNA’S EXCITING NEW CAFE

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SPEECH TO THE PARLIAMENT (PARTIAL) Mr BRIAN MITCHELL (Lyons) (10 November 2020—13:39) Over this pandemic, volunteers in my community have been keeping people fed through neighbourhood houses and community houses. They’ve been bringing together meals that have been prepared by people in their homes to keep fed people who haven’t been able to afford those meals themselves. Over this summer, we are going to have volunteer firefighters from brigades across do the right thing and be there for their workers and more. They’re out every my electorate go through the community— communities. weekend and every day of the week. I tip we hope and pray it’s not necessary, but my hat to the volunteers of my electorate. we know history tells us there will be Volunteers are the lifeblood of my bushfires this summer. We can count on electorate. We have thousands of Thank you all. Have a merry Christmas the volunteer firefighters across Lyons to volunteers: firefighters, ambos, community and a happy and safe new year.

Call 6263 3721 Email [email protected] Brian Please note my electorate offices in Bridgewater and Perth will close for Christmas/New Year on 18 Mitchell MP December 2020 and re-open 18 Your Federal Member for Lyons January 2021. My staff and I wish you and your loved ones a happy JOBS FIRST & and safe Christmas and new year. A STRONGER ECONOMY

Authorised by Brian Mitchell MP (ALP, Tasmania) 28 Green Point Road Bridgewater DECEMBER 2020 - 23 Christmas is coming or a saucer on top. Traditional Christmas Steam for six hours, checking the water level once REAL pudding every hour or so, and topping with RS it up with boiling water from Serves 8 the kettle. 5 cup pudding bowl approximately (1 -1.5 Once you’ve taken the litre) enamel or ceramic bowl out of the pot, remove the foil and baking paper, Since starting to share her INGREDIENTS wipe the bowl and replace with clean paper. Store in a recipes with our readers 60 gems good organic butter cool place. cooking legend and food 60gms grated suet, ask your butcher, if you To serve: you can steam can’t get hold of any just replace with butter. or boil it for another two to educator Kirsten Bacon 220 Mgs dark brown sugar four hours. Let stand for a 1 tbsp. of molasses/treacle) few minutes before removing has created a YouTube 125 gm flour from the bowl. channel, Cooking with 1/2 tsp baking powder Place on a heatproof 1 tsp mixed spice (or use 1/2 tsp cinnamon, serving dish and douse with Kirsten Bacon, that gets 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp allspice) brandy. Carefully light the viewers and recipes from 2 eggs pudding (please do this in around the world. 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs a safe area), then when the 180 gm sultanas then add the remaining ingredients and mix flame extinguishes, cut and 180 gm raisins well. serve with brandy butter (recipe coming!), 180 gm currant Put the mixture into the buttered bowl and whipped cream or custard. 50 Mgs flaked almonds flatten the top. 50 Mgs mixed peel Cut a disc of buttered baking paper the 1 small pear, peeled, cored and grated size of the top, butter it and place on top of Brandy butter CHRISTMAS puddings can be made well in Finely zested rind of one fresh orange (or the pudding mixture. advance. lemon) Tear a piece of baking paper and foil, Juice of one fresh orange or lemon, made DON’T forget the brandy butter when I strongly recommend you get onto it now . large enough to cover the top of the bowl, serving. Its quick and its easy. Cream 180 Remember if you get a chance prior, soak up to 150 Gms with brandy or rum, if pre- and go halfway down the sides, and place ferred gm softened (not melted) butter with 180gm the fruit in some nice brandy or alcohol of your the foil on top of the baking paper. Create a brown sugar, beat until soft and fluffy adding pleat down the centre, so that the pudding choice. A good pedro Ximinez is particulary METHOD brandy one tablespoon at a time. Use more special. It certainly makes for a nice pudding. will have space to expand when cooking. if you like it strong. If the mixture starts Place the paper and foil over the pudding My advice (which is my mums’ advice ac- SOAK the fruit in the juices and brandy. to split, try warming slightly until it blends basin, then tie some string under the lip of again. tually) is to ensure your pudding is cooked Butter the pudding bowl and line the bot- the bowl, leaving extra string to tie over the tom with a disc of baking paper, butter the Place in the fridge and serve cold with the enough. It is so important to ensure you cook top to form a handle, tying it on the opposite pudding. Alternatively pipe into little shape, it well prior to storing and then on the day for paper, too. end. Beat the grated suet/butter and sugar chill and then serve a shape with each a minimum of two to four hours on the stove. If you don’t have a steamer, place a trivet serve. You can microwave it. together until soft but not too fluffy. in a saucepan and fill the water so that it’s Add the flour, eggs, and spices until mixed halfway up the bowl and use a tight-fitting lid

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