1 A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE GLENORCHY MUNICIPALITY Proudly independently owned and published by Corporate Communicati ons (Tas) Pty Ltd JANUARY 2020 SUMMER PRIME TIMES LIFT-OUT INSIDE SENIORS GET THEIR GROOVE ON UNITING AgeWell Strathaven and Strathglen residents dusted off their white suits, fl ouncy dresses and dance shoes when the aged care centre was transformed into a disco fever party. From left , staff and residents at Uniti ng AgeWell Strathaven and Strathglen Bev Thompson, Violet Murray, Cheryle Bond, Terry Le May, Kay Hawtree, Jessica Bond, Angela Kaye and Ivett e Escobar put on their disco. STORY CONTINUES IN PRIME TIMES SUMMER LIFT-OUT TASMANIA’S fi rst pur- pose-built mountain bike park is set for a major facelift. Located in the foot- hills of Wellington Park next to Tolosa Park, the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park opened in 2005 and proved an instant success GEARING as the local mountain bike scene took off. But in recent years its popularity has waned. 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PHONE: 6224 2290 | WEB: WWW.PCSTAS.ORG.AU | OFFICE HOURS: 10AM TO 2PM WEEKDAYS 2 2 Glenorchy Gazett e January 2020 Community News Facelift for Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park FROM FRONT PAGE its type in Tasmania and for several years, it was at the leading edge of the sport in southern Tasmania. However, she said it has now fallen short of expectations. “The mountain bike scene has boomed in the state in recent years and the park’s facilities haven’t really kept pace with in- creased numbers and dif- ferent rider expectations,” Mayor Johnston said. “Council still places great value on the facility and so has commissioned Dirt Art, renowned local mountain bike park planners and designers, to develop a Masterplan for Local community residents and their the park. pooch at the Chapel Street Dog Park “We expect the Christmas Party, held in early December. Masterplan will help articulate a strong vision for the park over the next decade, one that meets the contemporary expec- A WOOF OF A TIME tations of riders. By Bec Thomas noon, the costumes were and doggie Christmas “We have been lucky Alderman, an absolute treat, and stockings to best-dressed enough to receive a grant Glenorchy City Council everyone was on their dogs and was impressed from the Tasmanian best behaviour – all those by the effort put into Communities, Sport and IT was great to see dogs and not one scuffl e. costumes, not to mention A mountain bike rider enjoying the jumps at the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park. Recreation program to so many people and Canine Candy the tolerance of dogs in fund this plan.” is better integration be- with various communi- A draft Masterplan is doggies enjoy the Dog generously donated more proudly wearing them. The Masterplan will tween the Mountain Bike ty representatives and expected to be available Park Christmas Party at than 70 gift bags, some Also thank you to fel- look at a wide range of Park and Tolosa Park,” established an expert for community comment Chapel Street Dog Park handmade pouches, a low community member issues at the park includ- Mayor Johnston said. panel of riders and cyclists and feedback in March. on Sunday 8 December. handmade dog fabric Helen Franklin for having ing the condition of trails, “There’s great po- to help identify issues and To take part in the Around 100 people satchel bag and around the idea and helping me new trails and infrastruc- tential for joint facilities opportunities. survey, visit www.gcc. and 70 dogs (guessti- $100 worth of vouchers to organise the event. ture, commercial oppor- and amenities, including An online survey tas.gov.au/community/ mation) came along to to give away - not to For more photos tak- tunities, better access and family-friendly riding has also been developed community-engagement/ celebrate Christmas and mention oodles of extra en by myself and Ingrid parking, and linking it opportunities.” and is accessible at the current-community-en- the wonderful sense of treats freely handed out Inglis, join the Friends with other cycling features Community consulta- community engagement gagement-opportunities. community we have to owners to give to their and Dogs of Chapel St in Glenorchy, such as the tion forms a major part of portal at Council’s website aspx. established at the dog doggies on the day. 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Politi cal adverti sements published in this newspaper are done so on a commercial basis. 3 Glenorchy Gazett e January 2020 3 Community News Summer takes on musical twist at Mona A MUSIC marathon is smoked and wood- underway at Mona – and fi red eats alongside the it is set to last all summer. Moorilla Wine Bar and Mona will be hosting the Source restaurant 42 days of free live music offerings. on the lawns at the mu- Extended summer seum from 20 December opening hours mean to 31 January. the museum will close Musicians have been at 6pm, with extra ferry plucked from a broad services running to and spectrum of genres, from from Brooke Street Pier Sinhalese pop to Japanese to accommodate punters. jazz, cigar-box blues to Visitors to Mona can cassette tape DJs. pull up a bean bag, sip on With multiple acts a Moorilla sparkling wine lined up for each day, or Moo Brew beer and there will be music to suit enjoy live music through- every summer mood. out the afternoon. Mona music curator Brian Ritchie said the What’s on at Mona this 42 Day Mona Music summer: Marathon was a “glorious- ly sprawling ad hoc, yet • Mona’s 42 Day Music systematic, multi-genre Marathon is now run- celebration of sound-mak- ning until 31 January. ing in Tasmania and • Live music, from mid- beyond.” day until late afternoon, “The Mona music with multiple acts lined team has recruited up daily. musicians ranging from community-based groups • Mix of local, interstate through to international and international acts touring outfi ts,” he said. from a broad range of “We always pay atten- genres. tion to cultivating diversity • Food, wine and beer and talent from outside will be on offer from the usual commercial- Moorilla wine bar, ly-motivated system. Heavy Metal Kitchen “This means an em- and the Source restau- phasis on female talent, rant. immigrant musicians, peo- ple living with disability • Ferries will run more and even a special Kwan- regularly, with both the zaa stream celebrating the MR1 and MR2 operat- musical achievements of ing. The last ferry leaves the African diaspora. Mona at 6pm daily. “It’s serious music and Images courtesy of Mona, Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Main picture, photo credit: Mona/Rémi Chauvin. Pictured inset, left , Heavy serious fun, with relaxa- • Mona will be open Metal Kitchen, Mofo 2018. Photo credit: MONA/Jesse Hunniford. Pictured inset, right, photo credit: Mona/Jesse Hunniford.