Eastern Shore Sun April 2023

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL

Key decisions from council meetings held on Monday, 20 March included:

20 March:

• Council approved community consultation on the draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan.

• Council approved the proposed amendments to the Rules of the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority.

• Council noted the interim consultation report from Chambroad on its modified development proposal and council’s consultation report on the future of the site.

• Council reaffirmed its decision of 23 January 2023 to buy-back the land and rejected Chambroad’s request for a time extension to continue their consultation. Council requested the land known as the Wharf Site now be formally considered within the City Heart Project Scope and included in subsequent community consultations.

• Council adopted the recommendation to nominate Mayor Brendan Blomeley as a candidate for election as president of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, and as a candidate for election as committee member for the Southern Electoral District.

• Council authorised the CEO to write to the Premier to request a review of planning controls for short stay accommodation.

• Council approved the establishment of a LGBTQI+ working group.

• Council authorised the CEO to contact the Attorney General to urge legislative change to outlaw the creation of covenants which place restrictions on the use of land and property for ◊ public, social, and affordable housing, or ◊ tenants or occupants based on their source of income, or social or financial circumstances, and to bring the same motion to the next LGAT meeting.

• Council resolved to censure Minister Ferguson in relation to his comments following the Skyland’s decision by Council.

• Council rejected a development application for four multiple dwellings and demolition of existing dwelling at 36 Loatta Road, Lindisfarne.

• Council approved a development application made for additions and alterations to a dwelling at 15 Dillon Street, Bellerive.

• Council approved an application for a combined draft amendment to the Clarence Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) and a development application for a boundary adjustment at 457 and 469 Rokeby Road, Howrah.

Upcoming council meeting dates:

Upcoming council meeting dates are now available on council’s website at www.ccc. tas.gov.au/your-council/council-meetings/ meetings-schedule. Members of the public may attend the meetings subject to compliance with State Government COVID-19 regulations. Although there are no longer maximum density requirements, please consider your own personal circumstances and vulnerabilities before attending in person. Members of the public wishing to attend should still register via the online booking system at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/ councilmeetingbookings. If you are unable to

access the internet or experience issues with the booking system, you can contact our Corporate Support team on either 6217 9523 or 6217 9524 who will be able to register for you.

Deputations/public question time:

If you wish to make a deputation, please contact the Corporate Support team on 6217 9523 or 6217 9524.

Questions on Notice are to be submitted in accordance with council’s Public Question Time procedures (see council’s website).

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

For information on exhibitions currently open to the public and available workshops, visit www.clarenceartsandevents.net.

WORKS: APR-MAY 2023

Roads and footpaths

• Pothole repairs at various locations as per inspections.

• Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality.

• Continuation of Ford Parade footpath and road upgrade.

• Installation of kerb and ramp access points at across the municipality.

• Richmond Riverbank Park infrastructure upgrades, steps and path works.

Drainage

• Minor drainage works as required.

• Stormwater maintenance at various locations.

• Bellerive Park stormwater upgrade.

• Stormwater improvements in Jervis St, Algona St, Balemo St and South Arm Rd, South Arm.

Parks and reserves

• Elevated work platform tree work at various locations.

• Park maintenance as per established maintenance schedules.

• Upgrade of gravel walking tracks within the municipality.

• Oval works for winter sport changeover.

• Upgrading path and shelter at Astor Park, Geilston Bay.

• Construction of green flow descent track at Clarence Mountain Bike Park.

• Construction of Blossom Crescent Park, Cambridge.

Natural area management

• Maintenance of walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail.

• Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various Natural Area Management Plans.

• Fuel reduction and heap burns as required in natural areas, as conditions allow.

• Fuel reduction brush cutting program.

• Construction of track at Shag Bay.

Facilities

• Howrah Community Centre upgrades.

• Clarence Aquatic Centre plant upgrade.

MY NEIGHBOURHOOD

Find where tracks, parks, beaches, community halls, sportsgrounds and dog exercise areas are in Clarence at www.ccc. tas.gov.au/myneighbourhood.

For more information, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au or call us on 03 6217 9500

The Better Clarence Local Government reforms hot topic

Because of my passion for Local Government,

I was honoured to be nominated by my fellow Clarence Councillors last month to be the next President of the Local Government of Tasmania.

Brendan Blomeley, Mayor of Clarence City Council

REFORM of Local Government has been a topic of interest in the media for some time now, and it is an important issue I encourage everyone to learn more about.

I believe that Local Government’s close relationships with our communities are invaluable. However it is essential, like all operations, that they are run as efficiently as possible.

There may be some municipalities around Tasmania that would benefit from amalgamations – but these sorts of decisions must evolve through consultation and examination by Tasmanians and those elected to represent them.

It is a position I believe will complement my role as Mayor of the City of Clarence, particularly as we manage significant growth in our city, should my candidacy be successful.

The calendar year is well underway, which means Council staff are now preparing the draft 2023/24 budget.

Every year when preparing the budget, it is a delicate balancing act for Council between meeting the needs and requirements of maintaining our city while also being conscious of the household budgets of our ratepayers. This year in particular we are acutely aware of the financial pressures so many households are under.

station, supermarket, or paying household billsprices have gone up.

How to best serve our community and meet long-term strategic projects will always be a fiscal challenge. However, please be assured, your Council will continually strive to make the most appropriate choices when budgeting for the year ahead so that we’re best able to serve the needs of the whole city.

to all who have helped the Club achieve this remarkable milestone.

Brendan is a highly qualified and proven leader with extensive professional and Council for more than 12 years, Brendan has a strong track record of delivering lobbied for the introduction of the Derwent River Ferry Service and the establishment improve access to mental health services for our young people. As we all battle rising cost of living expenses, Brendan will provide the strong Council delivers core services well, whilst keeping rates as low as possible.

Lastly, I would like to remind you of the consultation that is now open for the City Heart plan which looks at the future of what Clarence could be in years to come.

This has been an important study into not only the needs of Clarence now, but also for decades to come.

Allison’s proven experience in government, business and the NFP sectors make leadership and a fresh “people focused” approach to all operations of the Clarence Allison is currently the General Manager of the Hobart Police and Community Labor Member for Pembroke for 8 years, including as Minister for Planning and Growing up on the Eastern Shore, Allison intimately understands the needs for her exceptional work ethic and ability to deliver genuine outcomes. Allison protection lobby group “People Protecting Children” and the President of Boxing

Once again, it has been a busy month in the community, and I have had the pleasure of attending a number of events including the celebrations for the Rotary Club of Lindisfarne’s 50th anniversary.

Many ideas have been presented to show how our city’s heart could transform to be one of Greater Hobart’s most sought-after locations to live, work and play –and now we want you to have your say on the concepts that have been proposed.

Noelle operates her own successful Small Business Coaching & Mentoring practice, their strengths to optimise their performance and leadership.

I was humbled to spend the evening meeting many of the dedicated volunteers who have made such a significant impact on the Clarence community over many years – congratulations

Please go to www. ccc.tas.gov.au/yoursay and have a look at the incredible designs, plans and ideas that have been put together by some of the country’s leading designers and architects.

Having been in the corporate arena for over three decades, Noelle brings a wealth youth and wellness areas.

Noelle’s enthusiasm for local government, coupled with her life experiences community.

We have all felt the pinch of the rising costs of living. Almost everywhere you gowhether it be the petrol

Kaye is a proud Tasmanian Aboriginal woman that grew up and has continued has science degrees from the University of Tasmania, a Graduate Diploma in also an Historical Geographer.

Kaye is the President of Manuta Tunapee Puggaluggalia Historical and Cultural Spokesperson for the Lia Pootah Aboriginal Community, President of the Bowen and dual heritage books and academic articles and books about colonial history.

Kaye has a keen understanding of the need for green spaces; preserving remaining advocate for people with disability.

Anthony is a highly qualified business manager and researcher with a Bachelor degrees in Research and Public Sector Management.

The majority of Anthony’s career has been in project management, business management and service delivery – all skills that will be highly valuable to the

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Brendan Blomeley for Mayor & Alderman

Allison Ritchie for Deputy Mayor & Alderman

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Kaye McPherson for Alderman

Anthony James for Alderman

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LONG-term Clifton Beach residents Cath and Iain Whyte have been named Clarence City Council’s Neighbours of the Year for their outstanding commitment to the local community.

Presented each year to mark Neighbour Day (26 March), the award recognises the efforts of those who go above and beyond for their local neighbourhood.

From helping with gardening to caring for ill neighbours and volunteering at the surf club, the Whytes are known for always lending a helping hand and making everyone feel welcome.

“We have been here for more than 30 years and have enjoyed every minute,” Mr Whyte said.

“We are not just neighbours, we are friends and a lot of them feel like family,” Mrs Whyte added.

“Receiving the Neighbour of the Year was a big but lovely surprise.”

Clifton local Kate Masters said the Whytes were very deserving of the award.

“I think the neighbourly bond is one of the lovely things about living at Clifton Beach,” she said.

“I live 400 metres from the beach and it sometimes takes an hour to get there because everyone is always keen to chat and catch up.

Clifton Beach residents Cath and Iain Whyte have been named Clarence’s Neighbours of the Year

“Having welcoming neighbours like Cath and Iain means you never really have to leave your suburb to have a nice time.”

The Neighbour of the Year Award received an influx of nominations this year, and Mayor Brendan Blomeley said it was fantastic to hear so many stories of kind

Adam goes out on a limb

NEW local business Tiger Tree Care is filling a gap in the Tasmanian market by offering clients sustainable tree care and management.

Tiger Tree Care was launched last September by qualified arborist Adam Penkala, who wanted to help build a relationship between people and their trees.

At only 28 years old, Mr Penkala is working to change the game for arborists in Tasmania by offering clients an alternative solution than tree removal wherever possible.

“For many of our clients we have been able to save trees by using specialised pruning techniques and creating long-term tree management plans,” he said.

“I believe it’s important to keep a healthy tree alive; however if the tree is a pest species or dangerous to people or property, I have no issues getting rid of it.

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of trees, both for their place within ecosystems and for water retention and soil stability.

“I want to help Tasmanians look after the spectacular trees they have and preserve them for future generations to come.”

Raised in the UK, Mr Penkala began working with trees in 2015 under the guidance of experienced arborists and went on to work for several companies in the UK before relocating to New Zealand three years ago.

“I ended up working with some of the best tree care companies in the country,” he said.

"I worked in all disciplines of arboriculture - from storm-damaged trees in Auckland, to fine pruning in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, to residential reductions in the Queenstown Lakes."

In September last year

Mr Penkala relocated to Hobart with his partner

Liv, who grew up in Tasmania, with the goal of setting up his own business.

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Adam Penkala competing in the aerial rescue event at the recent Tasmanian Tree Climbing Championships

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GARDENING IN APRIL

Autumn weather is usually lovely, making it a wonderful time to do jobs in the garden like tidying perennials, removing dead and old wood, tidying vines and pruning. Pruning stimulates new growth, allowing those dormant buds to break and giving you a much bushier plant. It is important to prune the new growth on your hedges in spring and autumn to encourage the growth from lower down so that your hedge stays nice and bushy. If you don’t it will become sparse lower down, giving it an unpleasant look.

When pruning any material that looks diseased it is important to clean your tools using household bleach, then rinse them before pruning a new plant. Be careful not to prune plants that flower on old wood in spring or you will be cutting off the flowers; these should be pruned after flowering. If unsure, prune lightly - you can always remove more later.

PLANTING IN APRIL

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OTHER JOBS FOR APRIL

• Lime or fertilise your lawns now. It is also a good time to sow a new lawn or over-sow those bare patches.

• Clean out clumps of daylilies.

• Make sure you have some bulbs potted in cheerful pots ready for spring.

• If you are thinking of getting a tree with colourful foliage now is the time to drive around your area to see them in all their glory.

City Heart starts to beat

AN expansive City Park, social and affordable housing, retail developments and connections between Warrane, Rosny and Bellerive all feature in Clarence’s latest City Heart concepts, which were unveiled recently.

The City Heart Plan aims to bring together Rosny Park, Kangaroo Bay, Bellerive Village and part of Warrane into a thriving and vibrant activity centre.

The long-term plan looks at how Clarence could transform in the years and decades to come. Following analysis late last year of the opportunities and future demands of the area, the latest concepts address key issues including housing, connectivity

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and economic development.

The future management and activation of large expanses of open space will be key to creating a ‘green’ heart of the city, while creating attractions for everyone.

A link between the Rosny Park CBD and the Rosny Parklands would create a revitalised civic and community precinct, making it easier to access local and State Government services; while turning some Council-owned open-air carparks into multi-level parking could help create new spaces for retail and hospitality businesses and medium-density housing.

“I’m really excited by the possibilities revealed in the concepts report for future

developments that would benefit the whole community,” Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said.

“Uniquely for an urban centre, our City Heart includes an enormous amount of public open space and parklands and we’ve had consistent feedback from the community about their wishes to retain green spaces.

“Rosny Parklands alone offers an outdoor space larger than the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and offers the chance to expand cultural facilities into the green space and expand what is on offer in this huge outdoor resource.”

Public consultation on the new concepts is open via www.ccc.tas. gov.au/yoursay until 7 May.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley looks over the City Heart plans with Cabbages Flower Shop owner Sophie Harris

Artist’s impression of a possible development in Bayfield Street

Molly an Anzac Park icon

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AVID Anzac Park walker Molly Hogan has celebrated her 94th birthday with her pack of park friends.

For more than two decades, Ms Hogan has visited Lindisfarne’s Anzac Park every morning at 10am to complete her sixlap walking routine.

“I started walking a dog in the park after moving into the area in the early 2000s and within

weeks I felt a part of the community,” she said.

Ms Hogan said it was the friendships and connections that brought her back day after day.

“You enter a different world when you come into the park - you just know everyone is looking out for you,” she said.

“At my age if I didn’t come here I don’t know what I would do. This park and this community give my life purpose.”

Ms Hogan was joined

by more than 30 park regulars and their dogs to celebrate her birthday recently.

Lindisfarne resident Joanne Halliwell said Ms Hogan and her dog Toby were icons of Anzac Park.

“The fact that we see Molly here walking her dog Toby in rain, hail or shine is a testament to this community and this park,” she said.

In 2001, the park almost became an on-lead dog area, but Ms Hogan

and the community rallied in support of maintaining off-lead areas.

“Our pets are quite sociable and help to create an environment where people and dog owners can come together and connect,” Ms Halliwell said.

“The dogs are a conversation starter for someone that has come to the park on their own, making it a haven for those facing social isolation.”

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Molly Hogan celebrates her 94th birthday with her Lindisfarne community at Anzac Park

Legacy turns page on 100 years

HOBART Legacy has released an inspiring new book that details Legacy’s long history of helping veterans’ families, as the organisation celebrates its 100th anniversary.

The only veteran service organisation in Australia dedicated solely to the care and support of veterans’ families, Legacy had its origins in Hobart in 1923 when Tasmanianborn Major General Sir John Gellibrand established the Remembrance Club.

Another returning soldier, Captain Stanley Savige, established a similar club in Melbourne he named Legacy. Today there are 44 Legacy Clubs across Australia, and one in London.

Emeritus Professor Stefan Petrow’s new book about Hobart Legacy is titled ‘Look After the Missus and Kids’ – a reference to a promise made by a

soldier to his dying mate in the trenches on the Western Front during World War I.

“The book focuses on how Hobart Legacy was organised to provide welfare and guidance to families of deceased servicemen, help obtain pensions and support children to meet educational expenses,”

Hobart Legacy president Peter Hodge said.

“We are deeply indebted to Professor Petrow for his rigorous research and compassion which so appropriately recognises our 100 years of personal service in Hobart and around Australia.”

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds officially launched the book at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on 23 March at an event also attended by Legacy national president Eric Easterbrook and several other Legatees.

Mr Hodge said Legacy supported more than

650 families of veterans in southern Tasmania.

“Today in Tasmania there are more than 18,000 veterans whose families will be Legacy beneficiaries in the future,” he said.

“This is why Legacy’s work is far from complete, with future generations of Australians requiring our support.”

Hobart Legacy’s 100th anniversary commemorative activities began with a recent service at St David’s Cathedral.

Legacy representatives will lead Hobart’s ANZAC Day parade this month; and the organisation has unveiled a unique Grevillea plant called “LegacyFlame” to mark the occasion.

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, which concludes its journey in Tasmania after starting in France, will also be a highlight of the celebrations.

Clarence Council's Kangaroo buy-back

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THE Clarence City Council has triggered the buy-back clause in its Kangaroo Bay Wharf Site deal with developer Chambroad, paving the way for the land to be returned to public hands.

The Council was not prepared to give another extension to Chamboard, which described the decision as “a massive lost opportunity for the community” but resolved to work with stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome.

The meeting on 20 March was the last chance for the Council to consider a different path forward for the project before the buyback clause in the current Sale and Development Agreement with Chambroad expired on 12 April.

But the Council deemed that Chambroad had already received ample time and a number of extensions, and reaffirmed its decision of 23 January to request the Chief Executive Officer initiate the buy-back of the site.

The site will now be formally considered as part of the City Heart Project, and included in subsequent community consultations so a way forward that has community support can be found.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said while it was disappointing the site would lie empty for a while longer, Council

wasn’t prepared to keep giving Chambroad more time.

“Chambroad has had sufficient time to get this development out of the ground and it is disappointing they have fallen short, given the previous extensions that Council has provided,” he said.

“Given this, Council has decided it is not prepared to provide them another extension. It’s long past time for them to step away, and for us to step in and execute the buy-back clause.”

Chambroad Australia expressed its “extreme disappointment” at the Council’s decision.

Project director Greg Hudson said the Council had ignored community support for the proposed hotel’s new design, with 70 per cent of locals expressing some level of support according to Chambroad’s research.

“After being invited to put forward plans for Kangaroo Bay back in 2016, and striking an agreement in 2017, it is a real about-face by Council to now vote to rip that agreement up,” he said.

“Since we purchased the land, we have expended over $12 million to get to the point we have reached today, including multiple redesigns based on community feedback.

“Over recent months we have expended $500,000 alone,

doing everything and more that Council asked in terms of community consultation and design changes.

“In our view we have made – and continue to make – all reasonable attempts to satisfy our legal obligations under our agreement with Council.

“We have consistently stated that we wish to avoid this outcome as parties would face inevitable substantial costs and potentially years of delays.

“The Kangaroo Bay Hotel was a once in a generation opportunity for a world-class hotel and restaurant on the Eastern Shore.”

Premier and Tourism Minister Jeremy Rockliff urged the Council to reconsider its decision and offered to convene an urgent meeting of key stakeholders.

“The best way to resolve this situation and move forward with development at the site is for all the stakeholders involved to come together and work it through,” he said.

"We cannot miss the opportunity and allow this site to be left a wasteland for years, which benefits no one.”

Mr Hudson said Chambroad looks forward to working with all stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome and avoid a protracted legal dispute which would “leave the site vacant with a chain-lined fence for an indefinite period”.

(L-R) Legacy national president Eric Easterbrook, Emeritus Professor Stefan Petrow and Hobart Legacy president Peter Hodge at the launch of ‘Look After the Missus and Kids’, at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Rotarians hit Hobart for Expo

ROTARIANS from all across the state gathered in Hobart last month for a major Rotary Expothe first event of its kind ever held in Australia.

Held at Princes Wharf 1 on 25 March, the innovative free event was designed by Rotary Tasmania to showcase to the public the breadth of activities Rotary Clubs and action groups do to make a positive difference to people’s lives locally, nationally and internationally.

The majority of Tasmania’s Rotary Clubs and committees

were involved in the Expo, with delegations from as far afield as Smithton, Burnie and Launceston joining representatives from local Clubs like Bellerive, Brighton, Claremont, North Hobart, Glenorchy, Hobart, Howrah, Moonah, Lindisfarne, Salamanca, Sandy Bay and Sorell to show how they serve their local communities and what becomes of fundraising dollars generously donated by the public.

The Expo was hailed by organisers as a huge success, with big crowds turning out to learn

about Rotary’s efforts to support education and literacy, maternal and child health, peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention, water and sanitation, community and economic development and the environment, both here at home and overseas.

Rotary’s youth-focused programs were also on show, including the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness course, the Science and Engineering Challenge, Rotary Youth Leadership Awareness program and the Professional Development Exchange program.

Lindisfarne Rotary 50th

THE Rotary Club of Lindisfarne celebrated its 50th Anniversary recently with a cocktail function at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania in Lindisfarne.

About 100 people attended the celebration, including many past and current members.

Juxtaposing the club’s past with its present, the candles on the celebratory cake were blown out by current president Stephen Bray and founding president Graham Burgess, who is now 96 years old.

Addressing the gathered guests, Mr Bray reflected on the changes the club had gone through over half a century.

“Imagine back in 1973 - the club was for men only; only one type of each occupation was allowed; and

meetings were very formal and under strict guidelines,” he said.

“Looking at the club today, we now have a diverse membership mix of gender, race and creed and our meetings are held in a more relaxed fashion.

“The club in 2023 is very different to the one back 1973.”

But Mr Bray said some things had remained the same throughout the club’s 50 years - its commitment to Rotary principles, the emphasis on fellowship and the commitment of the members to volunteering, fundraising and mentoring.

“Looking forward, I hope the Club, like the last 50 years, continues to grow and develop with the times but still retain our underlying commitment to community,” he said.

Expo convenor Biddy Fisk and Rotary Tasmania District Governor Bob Calvert at PW1

Rotary Club of Lindisfarne current president Stephen Bray (left) and founding president Graham Burgess blow out the candles on the 50th Anniversary cake

Business masterclass

THREE guest speakers gave members and guests some valuable advice about achieving business success at the first Business Eastern Shore Masterclass information session recently.

Speaking on behalf of Small Business Minister Madeleine Ogilvie, Liberal Member for Franklin Dean Young outlined the development of the Tasmanian Government’s Small Business Growth Strategy 2026.

Public consultation on the Strategy has included 280 engagements with businesses, representative organisations and key

stakeholders, with feedback collated under four key themes: People and Connections, Place, Enabling Business, and Technology.

Mr Young also outlined the government assistance available to small businesses in Tasmania, including the Business Incubator and Accelerator Pilot Program, the Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program, Small Business Statistics, and the Business Tasmania Service.

NBN Co stakeholder engagement manager Russell Kelly talked

about the Australian Government’s plans to upgrade parts of the NBN from fibre-to-thenode to fibre-to-thepremises connections. Upgrades will be rolled out in Howrah and Tranmere.

Mr Kelly also spoke about the Business Fibre Initiative benefits for eligible businesses. There are Business Fibre Zones in Risdon Vale, Lindisfarne, Rosny Park, Cambridge and Seven Mile Beach.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry business services manager Stacey Joseph reminded attendees of the TCCI’s

free human resources and workplace relations advice services available to Business Eastern Shore members. She said it is a good time to take advantage of this service given the number of changes happening to the Fair Work Act.

Ms Joseph also promoted the Employer of Choice program, which recognises best practice in creating positive workplaces.

You can find out about future Business Eastern Shore Masterclass and Business After 5 events at www. businesseasternshore. com.au

Cambridge Primary plan

THE Stage One works plan for the $15.1 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School has been released, designed to provide students and staff with modern, high-quality learning facilities.

Stage One will feature the construction of multiple new learning spaces, and significant refurbishments of existing facilities including the library, canteen, break-out spaces, sensory rooms, staff offices and covered outdoor areas.

The works plan was developed by the local project architects Bence Mulcahy in collaboration

with the Cambridge Primary School and Department for Education, Children and Young People representatives.

Works on Stage One, which also includes extensive landscaping and playground design, are expected to begin late this year, subject to the outcomes of the tender process for a building contractor.

Stage Two will see construction of a new gymnasium and supporting facilities in collaboration with the Clarence City Council.

“This significant redevelopment will not only

A monster makeover for Warrane Stadium

THE Warrane Basketball Stadium has had a major facelift, with well-known Hobart artist Tom O’Hern completing a bright new large-scale mural on the building.

Commissioned by and created in collaboration with the Clarence City Council as part of its ongoing work to reduce tagging and graffiti in the community, O’Hern’s work – entitled ‘Rampage’ - has already elicited a positive reaction from locals and visitors to the stadium.

“The local bike track is called the Meehan Monster so I ran with the theme and painted lots of big Tassie monsters stomping through the city like an old arcade game I used to play, called ‘Rampage’,” Mr O’Hern said.

“Some of the monsters are prehistoric, some I’ve read about in books that I’ve lost and some are ones I heard people whisper about.”

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said he was pleased to see another building in Clarence adorned with intriguing street art for all to enjoy.

“Clarence is a diverse, vibrant and creative city and this wonderful piece of art in this unexpected suburban setting is a fabulous example of how art can be used to help unify communities,” he said.

“This sort of amazing, colourful street art is a wonderful deterrent to the boring, uninspired and illegal tagging that we often see on public and private property.

“Clarence is proud to offer opportunities to a wide range of urban artists in settings such as this and the new works at Rosny Skate Park, and I hope to see the elevation of wonderful works like this throughout Clarence.”

benefit students, families and staff for generations to come, it will also support jobs and the local economy,” Education, Children and Youth Minister Roger Jaensch said.

Minister Jaensch said the Government was delivering on its 2021 election commitments in the south, which also include the $6.5 million redevelopment of Lauderdale Primary School and $21.6 million for upgrades to Hobart City High School. For more information about the Cambridge Primary redevelopment, visit www. decyp.tas.gov.au

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(L-R) Russell Kelly, Business Eastern Shore chair Teresa Henley, Stacey Joseph and Dean Young MP at the Masterclass

Tom O’Hern’s mural ‘Rampage’ now adorns Warrane Stadium

Colour run brightens National Youth Week

A FREE ‘colour run’ is set to brighten up National Youth Week on the Eastern Shore next month.

Clarence Council Youth Services and Clarence City Council’s Youth Network Advisory Group (YNAG) will celebrate NYW by hosting the colourful ‘Paint, Party, Run’ event on 6 May.

In a ‘colour run’, participants begin the race wearing all white but are doused in different coloured powders as they go, finishing the race plastered in colour.

Hundreds of people have already registered for the all-ages event, which looks like so much fun that some Clarence City councillors are even planning to enter a team.

As well as two separate colour runs - a family run and a main runaround the Rosny Parklands, the event will feature plenty of entertainment including free music workshops with Ben Segal and multicultural dance workshops with Rythmnz Bollywood, live music, food vans and free interactive activities.

The family run will cover a distance of about 500 metres and

Helping gardens grow

MORE than $90,000 will be distributed to 21 Neighbourhood Houses across Tasmania – including several on the Eastern Shore - to establish or enhance their community gardens.

Neighbourhood Houses; and the Bridgewater ($5,000), Gagebrook ($5,000) and Okines ($5,000)

Community Houses.

is an opportunity for everyone to participate at their own pace. The main run is a competitive race over approximately 1.5km.

Participants are welcome to enter either the Family Run or Main Raceor both!

“I’m so proud of the Clarence City Council Youth Services team for bringing this event to our community,” Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said.

“It will be a wonderful opportunity for all members of the community to get out, play together and just have a bit of fun.

“Young people are under a lot of pressure that my generation did not experience as a child. Youth week is a great time to reflect on the needs of our young people and how best to support them.”

Hosted by Trey L’Trash, the Paint Party Run will be held in the Rosny Parklands (formally the Rosny Golf Course) from 1pm on Saturday 6 May. Entry is free. For more information and to register, go to www.clarenceartsandevents.net

The Tasmanian Neighbourhood Houses Community Garden Grants Program provides funding to support Neighbourhood Houses to maintain, grow and establish community gardens.

Successful local applicants include the Rokeby ($5,000), Warrane Mornington ($4,820), Clarendon Vale ($4,820) and Risdon Vale ($5,000) Neighbourhood Centres; the Midway Point ($5,000) and Dunalley Tasman ($3,894)

Liberal Member for Franklin Dean Young said the grants will help Neighbourhood Houses purchase equipment so their community gardens can flourish.

“Community gardens, like those at the Neighbourhood Houses in my electorate of Franklin, provide opportunities for people to come together, make connections, access healthy food, connect with the environment and develop valuable skills,” he said.

“A Tasmanian first, the grants program addresses the important

health and wellbeing benefits associated with community gardens and is a pillar of our approach to supporting food resilience in Tasmania.

“With cost-of-living pressures increasing, community gardens can play an important role in providing fresh, nutritious food to Tasmanians who need help.

“Community gardens also play an important role supporting local communities to build self-sufficiency – a key priority for the Government under Tasmania’s first-ever Food Security Strategy, released in 2021.” A full list of successful applicants can be found at www.dpac.tas.gov.au

EVERYONE is invited to come along and share a fun morning of craft, songs, treasure hunts and morning tea next month – because you are never too old (or young) to play!

Families Tasmania and Clarence City Council’s Our Shared Space have teamed up to host the ‘Snack and Sing in the Garden’ event in the Warrane Community Garden on 18 May, to coincide with National Families Week 2023 and the United Nations International Day of Families. This is the first time the council has opened an intergenerational event like this to the wider community, and organisers are making a public call for interested participants of all ages in Clarence.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said council is committed to building inclusive communities, and called on pre-school children and older adults to join in Snack and Sing.

“This event is perfect for those families who may not have grandparents in their lives or older adults who do not have young kids around or whose families live far away,” he said.

“Council is proud to have been Tasmania’s first city to sign up to the World Health Organisation Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities back in 2014.

“We know that having meaningful intergenerational contact contributes to combatting ageism, leading to better health and wellbeing, and this is why we are pleased to be opening this successful event to the wider community.”

Snack and Sing in the Garden will be held at the Warrane Mornington Community Garden from 1011.30am on Thursday 18 May. To register for the event, go to www.eventbrite.com.au

Liberal member for Franklin Dean Young and Community Services Minister Nic Street with Risdon Vale Neighbourhood House staff

Kids enjoyed a ‘colour run’ as part of Clarence City Council’s school holiday program

Come and play: Snack and Sing is for everybody

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Remembering courage and mateship this ANZAC Day

THE Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade and Cambridge Primary School will again host an ANZAC Day Service at the Cambridge War Memorial this year to acknowledge those who have served our country.

The service will begin at 10am on ANZAC Day, Tuesday 25 April, at the Cambridge War Memorial, which was designed and constructed by the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade in 2015 to coincide with the ANZAC centenary.

The Memorial features three sandstone pillars dedicated to the Army, Navy and Air Force, and a terrace inscribed with the words “Lest we Forget”. The memorial is overlooked by a WWII artillery gun and is bordered by a hedge

of rosemary plants, representing each of the 23 men from the Cambridge district who served in WWI.

Brigade Chief Dave Menzie said the Brigade feels honoured to be able to again pay respect to those who have served.

"The ANZAC reputation for courage, self-reliance and mateship are values which every volunteer fire brigade across the state values deeply,” he said.

“As the Cambridge community continues to grow, it is important that we come together to remember not only those 23 men from Cambridge who fought for king and country in the first World War, but everyone who has served in defending our nation.

"With ongoing conflict around the world, it is important to remember that we gather not to glorify war, but to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of Australiaa country which at the time was even younger than most of those who fought for it.”

This year’s ANZAC Day Service will include guest speakers from the fire brigade, Cambridge Primary School and the local community.

All members of the community are welcome to attend. Anyone who would like to lay a wreath during the service should advise the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade by emailing cambridge. volunteers@fire.tas.gov.au

Growing up with a musician father, Judi’s life has always revolved around music – from competing in eisteddfods and performing in concerts as a child, to studying music at the University of Queensland and then teaching it to high school students.

In later years Judi has moved to musical theatre and choirs, as a member of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society and a life member of the City of Hobart Eisteddfod.

Judi brings her love of music to her program ‘My Favourite Music’, which can be heard between 2 and 4pm every Friday afternoon.

Tuesday 6am: Wake Up with Kaye Payne. 9am: Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr. Midday: Beats and Ballads with Phil Williams.

3pm: Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis. 6pm: Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison/Ross Sermons.

8pm: Late Nite Hits with Marg.

10pm: Night Owl Club with Ron Andersen. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

Wednesday

6am: Wednesday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Bright and

Breezy Mix with Kathy. Midday: Wednesday Lunch with Phil Tyson. 2pm: Showtime with Ron Andersen. 4pm: Revival show with Johnny Dallas. 6pm: Wednesday Jukebox with Robbo. 8pm: Country Jukebox with Russell.

10pm: Music of Your Life with Michael Holloway. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

Thursday 6am Breakfast with Craig Cracknell. 9am: Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne. Midday: Music of Your Life with Karina

Ceron. 2pm: My Collection with Ken Tanner. 4pm: Drive with John Evans. 6pm: Serbian.

Members of the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade at the 2021 ANZAC Day service

Terrapin shows puppets aren’t just for kids

TASMANIAN theatre company Terrapin is helping improve the wellbeing of residents at a Glenorchy aged care facility, with the smiles on their faces proving that puppets aren’t just for kids.

Developed by Terrapin over the past two years, the ‘Forever Young’ program uses puppetry to combine elements of several therapeutic approaches, creating an immersive experience that captures the essence of family and stimulates memories of old-world items and events.

The program has been a hit with residents at OneCare Barossa Park Lodge in Glenorchy.

“Forever Young was made especially for this audience, through two years of trials, evaluation and asking older people what they wanted to see in a show,” Terrapin artistic director Sam Routledge said.

“This performance is part of a six-week tour of Tasmanian aged care residences - the first of its kind in the state.

“The program also includes individual oneon-one bedside visits for residents with more progressed dementia, ensuring we reach as many of our residents as possible.”

OneCare’s Natalie Neilson said Forever

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Young was another way to enhance the healthcare environment for residents.

“Puppet shows aren’t just for kids - by incorporating progressive art practices into aged care, we hope to improve wellbeing outcomes,” Ms Neilson said.

“OneCare is a strong advocate for best practices in aged and residential care and there is increasing evidence linking creativity to mental health and wellbeing, particularly as we age.”

Forever Young has been supported by a range of partners and donors, including the

Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).

TCF chairperson Sally Darke said Forever Young was a great example of the arts collaborating with the aged care sector and industry experts to deliver a meaningful program that would have a lasting and positive impact.

“The TCF seeks to fund programs that build stronger, more vibrant and resilient communities,” she said.

“What Terrapin has done is delivering entertainment that builds social connection and enhances interaction through drama therapy.”

For more information, go to www.terrapin.org.au

OneCare Barossa Park Lodge residents enjoy the ‘Forever Young’ performance by Terrapin. Photo credit: Mackenzie Archer

The TCF’s Lola Cowle, second from left, with the Terrapin team

Social housing boost

THE first two of 11 new Mission Australia social housing units at Clarendon Vale have been completed, with the remaining nine to be finished by the end of April.

Mission Australia Housing Tasmania (MAHT) is building the 10 two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit in Lindrum Rd, Clarendon Vale.

MAHT is also nearing completion of three

more two-bedroom units in nearby Willoughby Court.

The 14 units have been developed on land owned by Homes Tasmania and will be subject to a 40-year ground lease to MAHT, who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the properties.

MAHT is also building a four-bedroom unit in Greenlane Ave on land it owns, with that unit

scheduled for completion in May.

The Clarence Plains area, which includes Clarendon Vale and Rokeby, is one of the fastest-growing regions in Southern Tasmania, with strong demand for social housing.

State Development, Construction and Housing Minister Guy Barnett said the new units would soon be providing new homes for priority applicants from

the Housing Register. “All units are being built to the Silver Level of the Livable Housing Design Guidelines, which ensures future flexibility and adaptability of the properties to avoid more costly modifications if required,” he said. MAHT has also recently released 26 blocks of land for sale in neighbouring Rokeby, with the sale targeting affordable housing opportunities.

Landcare group celebrates success

TRANMERE and Clarence Plains Land and Coast Care Inc. (TACPLACI) held a barbecue last month to celebrate the group’s recent success.

A not-for-profit community organisation based in Tranmere, Rokeby and Clarendon Vale, TACPLACI is part of the Landcare movement, made up of more than 5,400 local groups across Australia.

Working collaboratively with the Clarence

City Council and the community, TACPLACI works to enhance and preserve the natural landscapes of Tranmere and Clarence Plains. Caring for local land and water assets, volunteers safeguard, rebuild, regenerate and sustainably manage the environment. As well as working on many Landcare and Coastcare projects TACPLACI also plays a role in promoting awareness of local historical heritage.

The group recently received a grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund to renovate the Rokeby Historic Trail, which showcases local points of interest from pre-colonial times to the 1967 bushfires.

When renovated, it will be known as the naniyilipata/Clarence Plains Historic Trail.

TACPLACI recently held an evening barbecue at Lower Carella Street Gully for members, their families and neighbours.

The event made up for the group's 2022 Christmas function, which had to be cancelled.

TACPLACI holds working bees every Thursday in the Tranmere and Clarence Plains area. New members are welcome and are not expected to commit to every Thursday.

Further information about TACPLACI is available from www. tacplaci.org.au, or the group’s Facebook page.

Minister Guy Barnett with Dan Frost of Mission Australia Housing Tasmania, Liberal candidate for Rumney Gregory Brown and James Collins of Ronald Young and Co Builders

Members of Tranmere and Clarence Plains Land and Coast Care, their families and neighbours enjoying a barbecue

‘Maiden in Distress’ brings the melodrama to the Sorell stage

AWARD-winning local theatre company Sorell on Stage will present a hilarious and over-thetop melodrama next month for four shows only.

The cast – which features David Hamley, Emily Hamley, Stephen Pears and more - is heavily into rehearsals for ‘Maiden in Distress’, which represents Sorell on Stage’s first foray into a different genre of theatre, the comical melodrama: a farcical, funny show full of larger-than-life

characters, fourth wall-breaking asides to the audience, theatrical gestures and rollicking music.

Set in the early 20th Century, ‘Maiden in Distress’ follows an innocent young maiden who must escape the clutches of her cruel guardian in order to marry her true love.

With nowhere to hide, the maiden finds her way into a small hotel where she befriends the maid, who agrees to assist her.

But our evil villain and his

comic sidekick are hot on her trail. Will she be captured again? Or will true love prevail?

All will be revealed when Sorell on Stage presents ‘Maiden in Distress’ at the Sorell Memorial Hall from 7pm on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 May; and from 2pm and 7pm on Saturday the 13th.

Bring some nibbles and make up a table of friends. Tickets are $25, available from sorellonstage. net/tickets or at the door.

It’s party time for Ursula, who’s really cleaning up

WHEN Ursula Jones read an article about zero-waste parties, she thought it would be just the thing for her small daughter's birthday.

“There are a lot of people hiring out reusable party kits in Sydney and Byron Bay,”

she said, “but when I tried to find someone in Tasmania, I couldn't.”

So Ursula decided to do it herself and in November last year set up her own business, Little Bear Eco Party Kit, operating from her home in Howrah.

Interact AV: here to keep you connected

INTERACT AV is helping to keep Tasmanians connected and up to date with in-home technology support, whether they have hesitations moving into the connected age or are timepoor and simply want some help navigating the myriad of choices available.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the audio-visual industry, owner Matt Picone specialises in the installation of televisions, streaming media devices and smart speakers.

the traditional broadcast channels because of a lack of confidence. Some may be frustrated by the quality of sound from their TV.

“A good sound bar can give a television a whole new lease of life - with Sonos there are options from simply improving the sound right through to recreating a cinematic audio experience at home,” he said.

Her party kits cater for up to 30 guests, and include colourful plastic plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, jugs, platters, a tablecloth, a cake stand and decorations.

Hirers collect the kit the day before their party and bring it back the day after, with Ursula doing the washing-up.

“It saves an enormous amount of waste,” she said.

“If you were using disposables, you'd be throwing away more than 100 items after a single use.

“Even compostable plates still have to be manufactured and shipped, so they have a huge environmental footprint. But plastic can be used over and over again.”

Ursula thought the kit would be used exclusively for children's parties, but her first two bookings were for adults.

So far, feedback has been positive.

“People find it a real timesaver having everything in one spot instead of having to go to three or four shops- and they love not having to wash up!” she said.

“If there was one in every local community, it would have such a big impact.”

Clarence Climate Action has chosen Ursula as this month’s Climate Champion for her work in reducing waste.

“There can be a lot of hesitancy towards upgrading to new technology due to it being unfamiliar,” he said.

“I show people that it can be simple and straightforward - it is just a matter of having the various technologies work together for the user.

“I can sit with clients and explain the options, the benefits available and coach them through the steps until they feel confident to use their devices independently.”

Mr Picone’s clients may own a TV with smart functionality but only use

“I can optimise the Wi-Fi to ensure it covers the house properly so that the system works seamlessly without the buffering and loading.

“I can also sit down with someone that is considering a new TV and discuss their viewing interests and patterns, so that we can select the best screen to suit their viewing habits.

“I want everyone to be able to experience the amazing new technologies that are on offer without feeling isolated.”

To access technology support and advice, call Mr Picone on 0484 895 505 or visit www.interactav.com.au

David Hamley, Emily Hamley and Stephen Pears star in the new Sorell on Stage show ‘Maiden in Distress’

Jean loving life at 107

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MARY Ogilvy House’s oldest ever resident has celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by friends and family.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, Jean Hutton had a party at Mary Ogilvy with other residents, and a lunch with family at the Dr Syntax hotel in Sandy Bay.

Born in 1916, Ms Hutton has spent most of her life between West Hobart and her beloved Bruny Island.

One of five children herself, Ms Hutton went on to have three children, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

At just 17, Ms Hutton met the love of her life, Lennard. The couple went on to spend more than 70 years together.

“Our lives just fitted together, we wanted a quiet and loving life,” she said.

“I liked that we didn’t fuss around, friends would come and go from our home like it was their own.

“Our children played football and netball every weekend and would return home with half the sports tribe, but we never minded.”

As their children left home, Jean and her husband began spending more and more time at Bruny Island.

“It was our happy place, our haven,” she said.

“I would spend most of my days in the garden, sewing or getting lost in a book. We would come back to town just once a week to tend to the garden and get some groceries before jumping back on the ferry.”

In September last year, Ms Hutton moved into Mary Ogilvy House in New Town.

“I feel very lucky to be here, to me I couldn’t have anywhere better,” she said.

Ms Hutton said she had formed meaningful connections with a number of residents and staff.

With 180-degree views of kunanyi/Mount Wellington from

her room, she said she couldn’t be happier.

“I love my room, it is warm and inviting and really feels like home,” she said.

“Staff are always popping in for a chat, I feel like they really know me.

“One staff member even calls me Nan and I call her greatgranddaughter in return. It really does feel like a family.”

Ms Hutton said she had no idea what the key to a long life was, but is pleased with how hers turned out.

“I feel very lucky to spend my final days at Mary Ogilvy, surrounded by friends and family,” she said.

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Jean Hutton enjoys her 107th birthday party at Mary Ogilvy House

Yacht rockers to roll out the smooth hits

ONE of the biggest hits of the recent Australian Wooden Boat Festival is back, with yacht rock band Baby Come Tack hitting the stage again this month to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania.

The group will headline a Yacht Rock Party at North Hobart’s Queens Head Hotel on 13 May, with punters encouraged to dress up in their best yacht rock outfits.

Baby Come Back musical director Matthew Ives says the band has been in hot demand since its debut in February.

“We’ve been asked over and over again

when we will be playing next,” he said, “people absolutely loved the music - singing and dancing all night.

“Our performance is a joyous musical voyage along the super smooth sea-lanes of yacht rock, playing well-known hits by The Doobie Brothers, Hall and Oates, Toto, Steely Dan, The Little River Band and more.”

John X will be MC for the four-hour party, which will feature prizes for best-dressed, a live auction, lucky door prizes and a special nautical-themed performance by talented trio Croon.

All money raised on the night will go directly towards the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Bridgewater High School student Declyn Hill, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Baby Come Tack crew members Peter Gee and Adrian Smith are trying to raise $50,000 as they prepare to embark on an epic journey in Junecycling 1,700 kilometres from one end of the United Kingdom to the other, over 15 days.

You can follow the pair’s preparations via the Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania Facebook page and through their podcast ‘Pushing It Uphill’.

To make a donation go to lejogbikeride. gofundraise.com.au; or to buy a ticket to the Yacht Rock Party visit www. eventbrite.com.au

“Bring your best Hawaiian shirt and captain’s hat and be ready for a good time because Baby Come Tack will have you singing the night away and dancing your boat shoes off,” Adrian said.

Anne’s heartwarming tale

HOBART audiences

are in for a treat this April when the Hobart Repertory Theatre society brings the delightful musical version of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ to the Playhouse Theatre. Based on the beloved novel by LM Montgomery, ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical’ is a heartwarming and much-loved story for all the family. It follows the precocious and imaginative Anne Shirley, as she captures the hearts and minds of her newfound family and neighbours in the small farming community of Avonlea – simply through her own pluck and personality.

‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical’ premiered at the Charlottetown Festival in Canada in 1965 and has been performed at the festival every year since. The show has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the Longest-Running Annual Musical Theatre Production.

“So many people have a connection to ‘Anne of Green Gables’,” director Anne Blythe-Cooper said.

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“Whether it was a story you read as a child, a story you read to your children now or a new modern version you may have watched on Netflix, the tales of friendship, coming of age and home appeal to all of us.

“Anne is full of life and wonder. The way she sees the world is unique; her imagination is her most valuable possession and through it Anne transforms the difficult reality of her situation.

“The musical numbers are delightful and there is much humour to be enjoyed in the story.

“Every role in the show has something significant to contribute, down to our youngest cast member Caroline Senkbeil, who is only eight years old.”

Mrs Blythe-Cooper has assembled a local cast of 24 to bring this story to life, with Amelia Millington and Meophy Smith-Williams sharing the role of Anne Shirley. The show also features Jill Holloway and Raymond Dunstan as Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, Miki Brown as Anne’s friend Diana, Astrid Tiefoltz as Mrs Lynde, Will Norris as Gilbert and Eliza Smith as Josie Pye.

Hobart Rep presents ‘Anne of Green Gables’ at the Playhouse Theatre from 12–23 April (Wednesday to Sunday), with matinees on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. For bookings, go to https:// playhouse.org.au or phone the box office on 6234 1536.

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Yacht rock band Baby Come Tack is back next month to raise money for muscular dystrophy

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Rebuilding Pass Road, extending Flagstaff Gully Link Road to Geilston Bay and by-passing Richmond are all firmly on the Government’s radar with significant announcements expected soon.

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Celebrate 50 years of Rokeby Primary

JOIN us as we commemorate half a century of excellence and cherished memories at Rokeby Primary School’s 50th Anniversary celebrations!

This special occasion is an opportunity to honour the rich history of our school and the countless lives it has touched. Mark your calendars for 19 May when we will host our 50th Anniversary Assembly, showcasing our school’s journey and achievements.

To truly capture the spirit of Rokeby Primary, we are preparing a Time Capsule to preserve the school’s past and present for future generations. We invite all attendees to contribute memorabilia, stories and experiences that define our school.

The celebration continues with an Open Morning, where past staff

and students are warmly welcomed to reconnect with their Rokeby family. Reminisce, share stories and rediscover your favourite school spots as you wander through the halls that hold many treasured memories. Our special Historical Display will take you on a trip down memory lane, featuring photographs, awards and cherished artifacts that tell the story of Rokeby Primary’s incredible 50 years. Be prepared for a nostalgic and heart-warming journey as you witness the evolution of our school. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us in honouring Rokeby Primary School’s 50th Anniversary and create new memories through this week of celebration.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further details in the coming weeks.

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Rokeby Primary students learning together and supporting each other on a recent excursion

Banjo’s cricket connection

THE Rokeby Cricket Club - the oldest continuously operating community cricket club in Australia - has formed a new community partnership with iconic locally owned bakery Banjo’s Rosny.

The 22/23 season was a huge success both on and off-field for the club, which attracted a number of new sponsors and players. The club’s First Grade team finished the season on top of the ladder before falling short in the finals, and the Fourth Grade team narrowly missed out on playing finals.

The Club currently has about 30 signed players and 20 non-playing members, and a large supporter base. It is looking to field even more teams in the upcoming season, hoping to have three men's

St Virgil's boys' active learning

TERM 1 has been a busy time for St Virgil’s College Kindergarten students, with an action-packed nine weeks full of excursions and learning, tailor-made for boys.

Early Years Learning

(Kindergarten to Year 2) at St Virgil’s College is led by a favourite teacher to many Hobart families, Sandra Mazengarb, who brought a weath of experience to the role of Early Years director when it was founded in 2021.

Offering an array of open-ended learning experiences, the school’s spacious, purpose-designed Early Learning Centre lets students inquire, problem-solve and nurture their joy of learning.

The in-class activity stations are a sensory wonderland where the natural environment is intertwined with learning. Boys can use rocks to learn to count; draw artistic inspiration from shells and other beach treasures; and use clay and a mirror to create sculptures of their own face.

The outdoor space includes a sandpit with an excavator, an area to ride trikes, sturdy artificial grass and a creek bed, all of which support authentic play experiences and the St Virgil's Early Learning Philosophy. Cooking has been a feature of the program since week one this year.

A recent trip to Bellerive Beach gave students a chance to dig their toes into the sand (and visit the adjoining playground) – a continuation of the sea-themed activities which have been so popular with the boys this year.

Bush Kinder is a staple of the Early Years program, with the Patrick Street campus offering plenty of garden and bush space for the boys to explore.

Term 1 saw Bush Kinder expand to the College’s Austins Ferry campus, where the boys could explore the 70 acres of land with

St Virgil’s Aboriginal Perspectives Officer Jamie Graham-Blair - an invaluable learning experience teaching them about Aboriginal history, flora and fauna.

Bush Kinder was complemented by the Early Years garden, where the students rolled up their sleeves to plant seedlings and tend to their vegetable patch.

Prospective families are welcome to book a tour of Kindergarten and Prep at 102 Patrick Street, Hobart on Monday May 1. Bookings are required at www.stvirgils.tas.edu. au/enrolments

and one ladies’ team in action.

The Rokeby Cricket Club has an enormous impact on the local community. There’s a real feeling of family and tradition around the club, which provides a muchneeded weekend escape for locals. The club gives young children a place to start their sporting careers, and real-life role models to look up to.

The relationship between the club and Banjo’s Rosny is an excellent example of how local businesses can support and contribute to their community.

The partnership has helped save precious time for the committee, who now have more time to focus on continuing to grow the club and building

up participation numbers in the Rokeby community.

Banjo’s Rosny also provides players and spectators with the best pies in the state handmade by local bakers, with the Curried Chicken pies being the most popular product among the players.

“It’s fantastic to see a club with as much history as the Rokeby Cricket Club continue to go from strength to strength - and now serving Banjo’s pies in the canteen! What more could you want?” Banjo’s Rosny franchisee Robbie Illes said.

The Rokeby Cricket Club and Banjos Rosny's partnership is set to continue, ensuring the local community can keep getting together to enjoy the game of cricket – and some delicious pies.

Bread, pikelets and savoury toast have all been on the menu, with the boys developing their motor skills and numeracy as they measured, cut and grated the ingredients.

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Located in central Hobart, St Virgil’s College provides a nurturing and caring environment for boys and their families, where creativity is cherished and students are encouraged to explore their sense of wonder and inquiry.

Tours will be held on Monday May 1. Bookings required.

www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au/enrolments

Rokeby Cricket Club assistant coach Shane Bradford and coach Nick Paine show off their barista skills

Bush Kinder at St Virgil's College is a favourite with students like five-year-olds Gordon Dodge and Euan Wright

Kick-start your health career

ARE you looking for a career change? Perhaps thought about studying nursing? Well, now is the time do it!

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch established the Health Education and Research Centre (HERC) in Hobart in 2013 in order to provide accessible, high-quality training for health professionals.

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under supervision of a Registered Nurse and covers the application of skills and knowledge required to undertake your role competently and professionally within a variety of health care settings.

The 18 months is comprised of face-to-face, online learning,

and structured work placement of 12 weeks in total. This course requires full time study – two days per week of face-to-face learning (9am to 3pm), plus the equivalent of three days per week self-directed learning.

There are 25 units in this course - 20 compulsory units and five electives. To achieve this qualification, students are also required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of successful clinical placement in a variety of healthcare settings.

Once qualified you will be eligible to apply to AHPRA for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

HERC’s nationally accredited training will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your career in

the health industry. Students at HERC have successfully graduated with widely accepted qualifications at Certificate III and Diploma levels.

Once you have your initial qualification, HERC also offers opportunities to meet your continuing professional development (CPD) needs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally, socially and linguistically diverse background applicants are encouraged to apply.

We continue to offer enrolments in our programs, and you are welcome to contact us via email info@herc.tas.edu.au or phone 6223 6777 and press option 2 if you have queries about how we can meet your educational needs.

Get help with cost of living

THE cost of living is the issue on everyone’s lips at the moment with rent, mortgages, groceries and power bills all going up.

Member for Rumney Sarah Lovell has been hearing from many members of the community who are doing it tough, and is keen to encourage people to reach out to support services if they need help.

“I’ve seen a big increase in the number of people contacting my office who are struggling, and it’s the issue I’m hearing most about out in the community,” she said.

“A lot of people have never needed help before, and don’t know who to turn to.

“Local Neighbourhood Centres are a great place to start. They can assist with food and other essential items, as well as showing you how to make the budget stretch further with

cooking classes, DIY workshops and more.”

Ms Lovell said that for bigger household items and unexpected expenses the weekly budget might not cover, people on government benefits and low incomes may be eligible for a loan through the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS).

“A number of MP’s offices on the Eastern Shore, including mine, are accredited delivery partners for NILS,” she said.

“Using the scheme helps people to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending, which can make financial problems worse.

“There are lots of other community organisations, charities and government services that can provide support. Your local MP can point you in the right direction if you need help.”

Sarah Lovell MLC and Sandford resident Chris Meier with a box of fresh produce from the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre food co-op

Dental care for older Tasmanians

Playgroup’s new home in Howrah

AS part of National Playgroup Week, Member for Pembroke Luke Edmunds recently visited the Clarence Playgroup (formerly Lindisfarne Playgroup) at their new location in the Salvation Army building in Howrah.

The group had been meeting in parks and outdoor settings since the onset of the COVID pandemic, but are pleased to now be in a space where families can stay warm and dry regardless of the weather.

“Play is really important for young children’s development,” Mr Edmunds said.

“Playgroups offer a chance for them to interact with their peers, and for parents and carers to socialise and be supported.

“I’m glad to see the Clarence Playgroup happy in their new home. The parent leaders have been running this group as volunteers for six years and kept it going in difficult circumstances

throughout the pandemic, which is an incredible effort.”

Parents and carers of young children on the Eastern Shore are encouraged to get involved and see what playgroup is all about.

If you are interested in joining the Clarence Playgroup or would like more information about volunteering, you can contact the group directly via their Facebook page or visit the Playgroup Tasmania website at playgrouptas.org.au

ISLAND Dental is working to improve the oral health of older Tasmanians by offering the only private aged care mobile dental service in the state.

After a long career in the public sector offering outreach services in rural and remote Australia, Island Dental owner and director Dr Girish Sasidharan moved to Tasmania in 2013 to continue his practice.

Dr Sasidharan recognised the barriers preventing many in the community from accessing dental care, and had a strong desire to make dentistry both accessible and affordable for people of all ages.

“When we moved to Tasmania it was clear that Tasmania could really benefit from a less commercial approach to oral health,” he said.

“As I began to understand more about the demography and economy of Tasmania I realised

there was a real need for more accessible and affordable dental services, especially in the aged care sector.”

Twice a month Dr Girish and his team of dentists visit aged care facilities across Southern Tasmania.

“We have such a large elderly population and no one wants to take the responsibility of offering a dental service that works to reduce oral health issues in older Tasmanians,” he said.

“A lot of the patients we see haven’t been checked by a dentist for a long time, meaning we see a lot of ongoing problems that could have been avoided through regular check-ups.

“Making these patients dentally healthy again improves their quality of life and improves their ability to chew and enjoy food. It also prevents many adverse health outcomes like aspirational pneumonia and cardiovascular events.

“For many of our older, less mobile patients our mobile dental service allows them to receive dental care from the comfort of the aged care facility.

“We charge just enough to cover expenses, with no focus on profit and instead a focus on improving the overall health of the community.”

Island Dental also work with a number of organisations trying to make dentistry more accessible for Tasmanians, including the Australian Dental Health Foundation, Royal Flying Doctors Service and Tasmanian Aboriginal centre.

The Hobart and Sorell practices also offers discounts for patients with pension or health care cards, and bulk-billed dental treatments for children under the Medicare children’s dental benefit scheme.

To book an appointment, go to www.islanddentalhobart.com.au

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Island Dental Sorell staff Anita Smith, Kristee Moffitt, Dr Girish Sasidharan, Christine Hayes, Bec Davey and Dr Joey Wong

Luke Edmunds, Parliament House Tasmania

(L-R) Rosie Schaller from Playgroup Tasmania, Clarence Playgroup volunteer co-ordinator Alison and Luke Edmunds MLC with kids at the Clarence Playgroup

From big idea to small business

DO you run a small business, or have you got an idea for a business?

Need help?

The Workforce Australia Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in Greater Hobart and South-East Tasmania, can support you on your journey through the maze to self-employment.

An Australian Government initiative, the program offers free, practical and confidential guidance and support on all aspects of starting and running a small business

– from registering business names, website domains and your ABN through to financial, marketing and strategic advice.

“When you’re playing with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,”

Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey said.

“The advantage of our program is that we offer the opportunity to talk to a real person in-person or online, brainstorm your

idea and talk through the things you need to consider.

“Once we understand where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services, remembering our services are completely free.”

The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program also offers monthly free workshops and information sessions.

• Coffee and connections (Kingston): Network and meet fellow small business owners during the school holidays. Bring the kids –barbecue provided.

• What you need to know when getting started in a small business (online)

• Getting started with SEO (online)

• Roadshow (Sorell): Meet the Business South team in an open, dropin forum.

Bookings are essential. For more information or to book your FREE place go to www. businesssouth.org.au

It takes two to communicate

“THE social impact of hearing loss is multi-layered,” Ability Hearing and Balance audiologist Heidi Modrovich says. “Hearing loss affects not just the individual, but the whole social community that the person belongs to.”

The first sign of hearing loss is often noticed by those close to the person with the impairment. This can sometimes lead to accusations of a person not paying attention or not being interested in what is being said.

“It is frustrating for everyone,” Heidi says, “the worst thing about hearing loss is that the longer you let it go untreated, the longer feelings of blame and frustrations can fester between communication partners.”

Hearing loss affects not only the sufferer but also those around them. Loved ones can support a hard-of-hearing person by facilitating effective communication strategies.

Getting a person’s attention before speaking is helpful. Those

with age-related or industrial hearing loss tend not to hear the higher pitched consonant sounds. Words can sound like a mumble, so making sure the listener can see your face will help with lip-reading.

Ability Hearing and Balance provides a local and empathetic ear to your hearing needs. Come along to our ‘Lunch & Listen’ event and meet one of our experienced audiologists (see ad below). Call us on 1300 327 776 to enquire.

Nick and Heidi Modrovich invite you to their upcoming ‘Lunch and Listen’ event so you can experience the latest Widex Moment hearing aid for yourself!

In April we have some great topics on offer.

New Office National store supporting locals

TASMANIA’S only locally owned stationery supplier has opened its first retail shopfront after servicing the northern suburbs for more than 20 years.

Established in 1999, Office National Hobart has recently opened its first retail store at 3 Howard Road in Glenorchy, selling high quality and competitively

priced office supplies, furniture and equipment.

With more than 30 years of industry experience, owner Nick Harrison said he was focused on retaining the business’ local roots.

“Tasmanians are happy to support Tasmanian businesses and wherever possible we purchase and use Tasmanian suppliers,

including Tasmanianowned courier companies for delivery,” he said.

“At Office National we offer the same convenient ordering, next-day delivery and competitive pricing with a guarantee of supporting local.”

Since opening the new store on Howard Road in December, Nick has seen an influx of new shoppers.

“For the past 11 years our main office was located at the end of a no-through road, meaning many businesses and residents in the northern suburbs were unaware of our services,” he said.

“Our new store is home to our extensive collection of office supplies and employs

12 full-time staff from the local area, across two locations. Our staff have years of industry experience and can offer shoppers specialised support to find the best products.”

During the back-toschool period Office National employs more than 30 casual staff to meet increased demand.

“At Office National we have ample free parking,”

Nick said, “and we have a comprehensive website listing all our products that can be ordered and purchased in store, over the phone or online.”

Nick is passionate about taking Office National to the next level and making it the primary office supplier for people

and businesses in the northern suburbs.

“We are really excited about the prospect of working with more Tasmanian businesses and are committed to supplying quality products that are from close to home,” he said.

Office National Hobart on Howard Road is open Monday to Saturday.

Office National Hobart owner Nick Harrison in new Glenorchy retail store

Marion’s life of service recognised with award

MARION Iles (nee

Dutton) was presented with a Coaldrake Award from the Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) on 22 March at her home in Glenview. The award is given in recognition of faithful and dedicated service to further God’s mission.

As a child in NSW, Marion learned about the eruption of Mt Lamington in Papua New Guinea. The long-dormant volcano’s eruption destroyed swathes of land. More than 3,000 local people lost their lives, including many missionaries. Crops of coffee, rubber and cocoa were destroyed, and the fish population was decimated.

It was 1951, and Marion was too young to help with the relief effort. But she thought, “when I finish my teacher training, that’s what I want to do”.

Marion attended an Anglican theological college in Sydney in the early ‘60s. It was there that she met Max Iles, and romance blossomed. They wanted to become missionaries in PNG.

“We saw the need and thought that we could do something,” Marion said.

In PNG Marion taught primary school English, maths and “everything else” while carpenter Max - a returned serviceman who had served in PNG - helped build houses, a hospital and a school.

The Iles returned to Hobart in 1963 following the births of their sons John and Stewart, eventually moving into their Moonah home where they would live for 40 years.

Marion volunteered as a member of the Anglican Board of Mission Auxiliary and,

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like a lot of mums, worked in the Moonah Primary School canteen.

After Max died, Marion downsized and Glenview Close at Glenorchy became her home in 2007. The independent living unit - with no maintenance chores and all services nearby - was ideal, with help always at hand.

“We loved visiting the unit and we had many Christmas meals there,” Marion’s son John said.

“Mum and I could sit on the deck and watch her grandson play cricket on the oval nearby. When relatives came to visit it was a good place for them to stay with mum.”

Marion recently decided to move into Windsor, where she is warmly welcome. Her family can be assured that she is well respected and receiving personcentred care.

Independent Living

ASTHMA Australia wants to know what life is like for Tasmanians experiencing breathing problems and asthma, in the 2023 Tasmanian Asthma Discovery Survey.

At Asthma Australia we help people to breathe so they can live freely. We work with people with asthma, their family and friends, health professionals, researchers and governments. We find the best treatments and practices to make sure life with asthma is the best it can be.

The information we provide to people is well-researched and evidence-based.

We share best-practice information about first-aid and how to respond if someone close to you experiences asthma symptoms.

Our Asthma Educators (1800 ASTHMA) assist thousands of people every year to manage their disease in the best way possible.

“Everyone experiences asthma differently,” Asthma Australia project coordinator Jess Tyler said.

“What works for you in managing your asthma? What challenges do you face? How could your quality of life be improved? We want to learn more about personal journeys with asthma in Tasmania.

“If you have asthma or breathing problems, care for someone who does, or work in this space, we are interested in hearing from you.

“There are many ways you can take part and make your voice heard. We’re running a quick and easy online survey, or you can register for one of our community forums.

“Alternatively, you can simply send us a text or email and we will call you back so that the phone costs are on us.”

To take part in the survey visit www.asthma.org.au/tasdiscovery; call or text 0474 654 555; or email jtyler@asthma.org.au

The people who live in Glenview Close are lovely.

I like living here, and I can access all kinds of help if I need it.

Glenview resident Marion Iles, centre, receives her Coaldrake medal from Rev Warwick Cuthbertson and ABM Key Relationships Manager Meagan Schwarz

CBS Client Services team: support when you need it

CBS offers a dedicated Client Services team to support people at a time when they are making significant decisions about their life. The aim is to make the journey to getting the right support for older Tasmanians as simple and stress-free as possible.

CEO Allyson Warrington knows the importance of putting clients first.

“Forming the Client Services team was an initiative to ensure our clients are well taken care of and supported right from the outset,” she said.

“The team provides their undivided attention, from initial steps through to the commencement of services.”

But how does this differ from other providers?

“Many providers have intake staff to sign you up but don’t offer the full suite of service assistance,” Ms Warrington explains.

“What’s more, in a time of ever-increasing waiting on the phone or being put on hold, our team are picking up new calls within 10 seconds.”

Client Service team member Rachael loves that she spends her day helping people to discover supports available to them.

“It feels great to simplify what can be a confusing and

stressful time for people,” she said.

“When people become aware of the range of services we have available for them, it is a joy to relieve that worry, knowing we can make a real difference in their life.”

CBS offers Home Care Packages and a comprehensive range of services under the

Commonwealth Home Support Program, and Veterans Home Care to individuals in their homes and in the community.

If you’d like support navigating the ins and outs of getting support, or identifying what type and level of service is right for you, call the CBS Client Services team on 1300 227 827.

Our range of services will support you in the home and in the community so you can maintain your independence and social connections.

Stay in the place you’re familiar with and keep connected with friends and family with support from CBS. The right amount of support from the right people can go a long way.

home care packages | domestic support | personal care | social hubs | garden maintenance | social support | home maintenance and modifications

1300 227 827 cbsaust.org.au

“I choose CBS”

Community transport keeps you connected

ARE you aged over 65 (or 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) and without transport to get to medical appointments, shopping and social activities? CTST can help.

CTST is a community-based organisation that provides affordable door-to-door community transport.

Our vehicles and friendly volunteer drivers are located across the state, and you will enjoy peace of mind travelling with us in a safe environment.

Some of our vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs, and we will also transport your guide dog or assistance animal. Carers travel with us free of charge. If you have

a carer or any other needs, simply let us know at the time of enquiry.

To access our service, you will need to call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to request transport assistance. Once transport assistance is approved, call CTST on 1800 781 033 to register and we will soon be able to take you to where you need to go.

Our volunteer drivers can take eligible consumers anywhere around the state –to the shops, bank, post office or pharmacy - or to specialist medical appointments further afield. We can also transport you to social outings, such as lunch or coffee with friends or family.

DO YOU NEED TRANSPORT?

“We know that for some people, transport can be difficult to access,” CTST CEO Lyndon Stevenson said. “This is where CTST comes in. We are here to help remove those barriers to access by providing affordable community transport for people to maintain their independence and connect with their community.”

Interested in becoming a CTST volunteer driver?

If you enjoy driving, have a few hours to spare and would like to volunteer with us, give us a call on 1800 781 033. More information about our service and volunteering is available from our website at www.ctst.org.au

Community Transport Services Tasmania provides affordable doorto-door transport for people to maintain their independence and keep connected with their community

To be eligible, you need to be:

aged 65 years and over or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders under 65 years or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living with a disability or condition preventing you from undertaking daily activities

We can transport you for medical appointments, shopping, banking, or to simply catch up with friends or family

If you need a carer to travel with you, they can come along for free

Just ask when you call

1800 781 033 | www.ctst.org.au

We'll get you to where you need to go!

With savings at over 600 Tasmanian and interstate outlets, choosing a business in the 2023-2024 Seniors Card Directory has never been easier. Remember to look for the sign or ask if Seniors Card is accepted.

To live more and pay less, pick up your free copy of the Directory at Service Tasmania, Libraries Tasmania or Visitor Information Centres. You can also access a copy online at seniors.tas.gov.au or by calling 1300 135 513

The CTST team of friendly volunteer drivers, like Peter and Annie, will help you get to where you need to go

PET TALK

APOLLO

Thoroughbred Horse, male, 16 years and 7 months.

Sweet, well mannered, easy to handle and have around.

Looking for a retirement home. Must have another equine for company.

‘Sings for his food’.

Please call to arrange a viewing appointment as Apollo is currently available for adoption from his foster home.

PATCH

Domestic Shorthair Cat, female, 14 years and 3 months

Patch is a pretty older girl but at 14 she is very quiet and likes to spend much of her day sleeping. Patch may be a good companion for an older person or quiet household, that can offer her a peaceful and relaxing home for the remainder of her life.

BELLA BEAN

Greyhound Dog, female, medium-small, 2 years and 2 months.

Bella Bean just like her name describes is full of life and full of beans. She is a busy, confident girl who brings so much joy. Bella Bean is a very friendly girl who loves cuddles and affection, it brings her joy to be involved with what you are doing. It brings her even more joy to have a good play with the tennis ball.

Bella Bean is a smaller build than most greyhounds so finding her a place on your couch will be an easy task. She will need to be in a cat-free home.

Are you a dog lover looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend a Sunday in May?

Register today for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walks, an annual charity fundraising event and fur family fun day. In Tasmania there are three events held on different Sundays and at different unique locations that will bring together dogs and their families from all over the state to support a great cause.

Million Paws Walk is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the company of your furry friend while also contributing to a good cause. Each event opens at 10 am and at 11am everyone sets off on an approximately 2km ambassador led walk or doggy dawdle (choose your own pace). Before and after the walk there are plenty of opportunities to socialise, play, and compete in a variety of games and activities.

The event also features food vans serving hot and cold drinks and delicious treats for both humans and dogs. Plus, there will be a variety of stalls

showcasing a wide range of products and services for both dogs and their owners.

From dog grooming to pet photography, and dog toys and accessories, there is something for everyone.

The three locations over three consecutive Sundays starts with Ulverstone on May 14th, then Launceston on May 21st, and finishes with Hobart on May 28th, each location offers a unique experience. Find the event closest to you and make some new friends.

In addition to all the fun and excitement, this charity event is a great way to support the work of RSPCA Tasmania. The funds raised through this event will help the RSPCA continue its vital work in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

Tickets to Million Paws Walk Events make an ideal gift for dog lovers and their furry friends. Register online today and start looking forward to a fun-filled day out that will

make a real difference to the lives of animals in need.

ULVERSTONE

Sound Shell, Bicentennial Park, plenty of parking.

millionpawswalk.com.au/ulverstone

LAUNCESTON

Heritage Forest, Invermay, plenty of parking at and along Conway Street. millionpawswalk.com.au/launceston

HOBART

Soldiers Memorial Oval opposite Max’s loop, upper domain road plenty of parking. millionpawswalk.com.au/hobart

Don’t delay - sign up today and join us for a day of fun, friendship, fundraising, and compassion for animals.

Your presence will make a real difference, and we can’t wait to see you and your furry friend there!

assisting with tasks such as setting up, ticketing, monitoring the dogs, aiding with activities and packing away. Please contact kwalsh@rspcatas.org.au

CHARLIE AND CAPPIE

Bonded males, Peruvian long haired guinea pigs. Charlie - 4 years and 1 month

Cappie - 2 years and 1 month

Cappie and Charlie, a bonded father and son duo, have been pampered and prepared for adoption through grooming, bathing, and veterinary appointments. Cappie may be shy initially, but once comfortable, he loves cuddles and grooming. The RSPCA hopes to find them an amazing forever home where they can continue to receive love and care.

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Tigger Franklin Ginger Ninja!

3 Years Old Male #19408

Tigger Franklin is a talker and loves being around his humans. He’s affectionate and smoochy, loves to be picked up and held but prefers his own chair to sleep. After chill-time, he gets the zoomies and he’s off to play! Be sure to have scratching areas and high places for him to explore.

Tradies pitch in for cats

Joel Diprose, Ten Lives Cat Centre

A NEW community project has been launched to update and upgrade the tired and ageing facilities at the Ten Lives Cat Centre.

Tradies for Tabbies is a fantastic initiative from Master Builders Tasmania who have decided, very generously, to encourage their members to volunteer on the project.

Mickey Confident, Clever and Curious!

1 Year Old Male #19406

Mickey happily greets visitors, and he loves to play and catch toys you throw for him. He needs room to run and climb - an outdoor enclosure would delight him. At night he’ll cuddle up and climb under the covers to sleep, sometimes putting his head on the pillow next to you.

You can find our more about these kitties along with all of our kitties available for adoption at tenlives.com.au

Every cat has a story.

Are you part of it?

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“It’s so incredible to have companies who put their resources on the line for a project like this, and it’s something that I’ve enjoyed over the years – bringing people together and doing some amazing community projects,” Ten Lives Ambassador Dave Noonan said.

“Hopefully Tradies for Tabbies is something that goes on for years, because there will be a never-ending list of things that need to be done here at Ten Lives!”

Master Builders

Tasmania CEO Matthew Pollock said the project was about the construction industry giving back to the community and supporting the great work the Ten Lives Cat Centre does.

“We hope to encourage more Master Builders members and other participants in the construction industry to come and help out and support this great work,” he said.

Lyden Builders were the first to put their hand up to join the community project.

“Dave rings up and we respond – he’s very good at organising these sorts of things!” Lyden Builders director Andrew Lyden said.

“It’s always important to try to find a bit of time to put aside for the betterment of the community. It’s very important for us.”

Howrah Plumbing are another local company

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who have gotten on board early.

“This is a unique situation where you have got to fix one part of the building to get to the next part of the building,”

Cath McDowell from Howrah Plumbing said.

“I thought it was a good project to be involved in and a good way to give back to the community.”

Ten Lives is amazed at the response to the project and the support received so far from Master Builders

Tasmania, Lyden Builders, Howrah Plumbing and Parr’s Heat Pump Centre.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of the people who have stepped up to support the vital work that we have to do,”

Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said.

“It’s really excellent that people have come on board to support us.

Whether it’s as little as one hour to help put a shelf up, or something more substantial, every little bit helps.

“This project is just fantastic and is making a big difference for Ten Lives - the work that we do with cats, but also the work we do with the environment and in the community.”

Ten Lives Cat Centre is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. See how you can get involved: tenlives.com.au

(L-R) Andrew and Lee-Anne Lyden from Lyden Builders, Ten Lives Ambassador Dave Noonan, Ian Blaauw and Cathy McDowell from Howrah Plumbing and Master Builders Tasmania CEO Matthew Pollock at the Tradies for Tabbies launch

Mickey is just one of the cats available for adoption from the Ten Lives Cat Centre

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Five ways you could save $10K this year

NO matter whether you’re saving for a first home, a renovation or an investment property, it’s time to get a handle on rising living costs. Here are five ideas that can put cash back in your pocket this year. Try one, or try them all – the savings could stack up to more than $10,000.

1. Refinance your mortgage

Possible annual saving:

$4,908

If you have a home loan, it’s definitely worth talking to your Mortgage Choice broker.

A survey by Mortgage Choice found that on average, borrowers who refinanced with a broker saved $409 on their monthly repayments. That can add up to a whopping $4,908 each year in money saved!

2. Shake up your supermarket shopping

Possible annual saving:

$2,400

There is a range of ways to save on your supermarket shopping, even with the increasing cost of living - looking for the non-perfect fruit and vegetables, consider

using apps like Frugl Grocery to track down the cheapest grocery prices and specials, and trying new brands that may be cheaper to the ones you usually buy.

Research by ALDI

Australia shows three out of four (78 per cent) Australians have changed how they shop in the past 12 months, with one in three consumers more regularly shopping around for deals.

For example, ALDI’s most recent Price Report shows the average family can save up to $2,400 per year by shopping at ALDI.

3. Scrap food waste

Possible annual saving: $2,000 Australian households spend $2,000–$2,500 each year on food that is wasted. But food binned is a blow to your budget.

The five most wasted foods are vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and leftovers.

Here are a few tidbits from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to save on food costs: Check the fridge before you shop and only buy what you need. Plan your meals to

save time, money and food waste.

Check date labels - ‘use by’ is the date food has to go; ‘best before’ means the food may be eaten after this date as long as it has been stored correctly. Use leftovers and be creative with your next meal.

4. Drive a bargain at the bowser

Possible annual saving: $800

The cost of fuel has jumped 7.5 per cent over the past year, but there is a simple way to stop higher petrol prices tanking the family budget. The solution can lie with a fuel app that shows the cheapest servos in your area.

As a guide to how fuel prices can vary, the NSW government’s FuelCheck app showed that in midMarch 2023, the average price of Unleaded 91 was 181.3 cents per litre across the Sydney metro area. But the range of prices can be considerable - you could pay as little as 167.50 cents or as much as 187.9 cents per litre. Treasurer Matt Kean says the app can save drivers up to $800 a year.

If you’re not in NSW, there are a number of fuel apps to choose from, including the RACV app, PetrolSpy, Motormouth, Pumped and GasBuddy.

5. Take a good look at your power provider

Possible annual saving:

$443

It’s no secret that electricity costs are rising. What’s less well-known is that you could be zapped with a far higher energy bill than expected.

EnergyAustralia, which provides electricity

and gas to 2.4 million households in Australia, has indicated that prices will increase by up to 14.1 per cent for those on variable market contracts – effective 1 March 2023. Other power providers may follow with price hikes of their own.

Now could be the time to get serious about scoring savings on power.

Head to the Energy Made Easy website, run by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), which is designed to make it easier for consumers to take control of their power bills. You just need to upload a copy of your most recent bill and the site will show what other retailers are offering and find the best plan for you.

“Residential customers can currently save around $443 or 24 per cent off their bill by switching,” AER chair Clare Savage says.

The potential savings from our five suggested strategies add up to $10,551 a year. That’s a solid stack of cash. Not every tip will suit your situation, but every dollar saved right now can help you beat rising prices and take you a step closer to achieving your financial goals.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Superannuation death nominations

Damian Gibson, Partner and Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth

WITH approximately $3.3 trillion held in superannuation it is easy to understand that for most Australians, their super is commonly their second biggest asset behind their family home.

Therefore, it is important that your super goes where you want it to when you pass away. Unlike the family home, you must nominate beneficiaries to receive your super when you pass away. Consequently, determining who gets your super upon death isn’t as straightforward as just having a Will.

The Medicare Safety Net

Hank Jongen, General Manager, Services Australia

HELLO everyone, I recently shared how you can reduce the costs of your medicines once you and your family reach the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net threshold.

Did you know there’s also a Medicare Safety Net? Similar to the PBS Safety Net, when you spend over a certain amount on out-of-hospital medical expenses in a calendar year, you get a higher rebate from Medicare.

If you’re part of a family or a couple, you need to register as a family to combine your costs for the Medicare Safety Net. This means you’re more likely to reach the threshold sooner to help lower your out-of-pocket medical costs. Medicare keeps a tally of how much you’ve spent in order to determine when you’ve reached

the threshold for your registered family members. If you’re single with no dependents, you don’t need to register. Reaching a Safety Net threshold won’t change the cost of your doctor’s visit or test. You’ll pay the same amount up front, but you’ll get a higher Medicare rebate.

You can keep track of how close you are to reaching the Safety Nets on either your Medicare account linked to your myGov record, your myGov app, or in your Express Plus Medicare app.

Updating your Medicare bank details

There’s currently about $200 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits, and some could be yours!

Medicare payments are held by Services Australia when someone hasn’t provided bank details or the details are incorrect. The good news is if you’re one of those

people, it’s easy to make sure you’re not missing out.

You just need to make sure your current bank details are registered with Medicare.

The easiest way to update your bank details is online through your Medicare account linked to myGov. You can also use your myGov app or your Express Plus Medicare app.

Once you’ve recorded your bank details with Medicare, any refunds you’re owed will be paid to you automatically within three business days.

So be sure to check - it only takes a few minutes, and could mean some extra money comes your way.

You can find more information by searching ‘Medicare Safety Nets’ and ‘Getting Medicare benefits’ on our website, servicesaustralia.gov.au

Until next time, Hank Jongen

In most cases, you can make a death benefit nomination on your super or pension account. Your beneficiary nomination instructs your super provider as to who should receive your super balance upon death. However, there are restrictions as to who you can nominate.

Under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS), you can nominate your super be paid to one or more of your dependants or your legal personal representative (your estate). A dependant can be a spouse, a child (of any age), or an interdependent.

It is also important to note that there are different tax consequences for different dependants and also how they can receive the benefit differs, i.e. lump sum or pension.

The validity of your nomination will only be assessed by your

super fund when the death benefit is payable. Therefore, it is essential that your nomination has been completed correctly and is valid at the time of making it. There are different types of nominations you can use:

Binding nominations

If you make a binding nomination your super fund (the trustee) is legally required to pay your super benefit to your listed beneficiary if they are an eligible beneficiary. The super benefit will be paid as cash to an eligible beneficiary.

A binding nomination provides greater certainty and peace of mind that your super will end up where you want it.

Binding nominations can be lapsing or non-lapsing. Lapsing nominations are generally valid for three years and then need to be re-submitted. This can pose some risk if a nomination lapses and you are not aware or you forget to resubmit a new nomination. On the other hand, non-lapsing nominations are in place for life or until cancelled or updated.

Non-binding nominations

If you make a nonbinding nomination the trustee is not legally required to follow your instructions. The trustee will use your non-binding nomination as a guide only.

This means that the trustee has full discretion to pay your death benefit to somebody else, such as your estate or another eligible beneficiary. Similar to above, the super benefit will be paid as cash to an eligible beneficiary.

Reversionary nominations

A reversionary nomination can only be made on an accountbased pension income stream. If you make a reversionary nomination (generally in favour of your spouse) your spouse or eligible beneficiary will take ownership of your account-based pension and will continue to receive regular income from this product upon your death.

Seek advice

It is important you understand the options available to you for your super when you pass away and what you can do to ensure it is paid according to your wishes. Elevate Wealth can review any nominations you already have in place to ensure they are in line with your needs and goals. We can also help you decide which type of nomination you may want to make and explain who you can nominate.

Any general advice in the publication has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before you act on any general advice in this publication, you should consider whether it is appropriate to your individual circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.

Damian Gibson

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS

Cross-country and road running for the over 30s from April to September at various locations in southern Tasmania. Go to tasmastersathletics.org.au or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com for enquiries.

AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS

With the Australian Army Cadets, you will experience friendship, camping and adventures while learning leadership, management skills and much more.

If you are aged 13-17 years old, register your interest today. Go to www.armycadets.gov.au or email 63acu@armycadets.gov.au B

BEL CANTO YOUNG OPERA

Piano and singing lessons for ages seven to adult. Performance opportunities, AMEB exams and eisteddfods. Phone Suzanne Ortuso on 0407430902.

BELLERIVE BLUFF LAND & COAST CARE GROUP

Join our first Sunday of the month or Monday working bees, from 10am –noon. Phone Graeme on 0467 514667 or Tassie on 0417 516176 and help us care for our coastline.

BELLERIVE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

Our members meet on weekdays at 17 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. Groups include painting and drawing, needlecraft, textiles and threads of all types, card making, artist's books and basket making. Visitors are welcome. Check our website or call secretary Lynne on 0407 470 214 for more information.

BELLERIVE CWA

Bellerive CWA hold meetings on first Monday of each month (except January), starting at 11.30am for handcraft and continuing with a meeting at 1pm. Phone 0408478546 for further information.

BELLERIVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month, from February to November, at the Howrah Community Centre, 9 Howrah Road. New members are welcome, or just visit a meeting to listen to a guest speaker. For more information visit www.facebook.com/bellerivehistory or phone Mike Geard on 0400 974 056.

BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building, Battery Point. Call 1300 064 068 for dates and details.

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CLARENCE CITY BAND

The Clarence City Band is based at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. The band caters for all tastes and ensembles and provides a development program for members of the community to learn a musical instrument. For more information, visit www.ClarenceCityBand.com.au

CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP

A local community group working towards positive climate solutions, with the view that together, people can make a better future. For more information, visit clarenceclimateaction.org or the Clarence Climate Action Facebook page.

CLARENCE COMMUNITY

KNITTING GROUP

Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am - 12pm. Phone Romana Sanders on 6244 4736.

CLARENCE COUNTRY

Held every Tuesday night from 7pm10pm at the Howrah Community Centre.

Listen and dance to a great resident band and walk-up singers. There are door prizes, raffles, spot dances and lucky number cards. Entry fee is $4. For more information, visit Clarence Country Facebook page or email clarence.country@gmail.com

CLARENCE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION

Meets at the Clarence GP Super Clinic in Rosny Park on the first Friday of the month.

Bus trips on the fourth Monday of the month. Come along and share a cuppa and conversation. Contact president Shirley Sonners on 0408 129 093.

CLARENCE PLAINS MARKET

A monthly event where you can buy locally made items, produce, upcycled and second-hand products. 11 Ralph Terrace, Rokeby from 10am-2pm on the third Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome!

CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP

Meet at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny on Wednesdays from 9:30am. Phone Dot Batt on 6244 6276 or 0400 607 355.

CLARENDON VALE

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre hosts the Clarence Plains Growers and Crafters Market on the third Saturday of every month. The market is held at the Grace Centre, 11 Ralph Terrace, from 10am - 2pm.

COAL RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC

The Coal River Valley Garden Club Inc meets on the fourth Monday of the month from January to November at the Richmond Football Club Rooms, Richmond War Memorial Oval, Victoria Street, at 7:30pm and includes guest speakers, trade table and supper. New members always welcome. For more information, phone 6260 2727.

CREW FITNESS

Crew Fitness is a not-for-profit community fitness group offering bootcamp and high-intensity interval training. Classes run for 45 minutes, Monday – Friday at 6am, Saturdays at 7:45am. It is based out of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club. New members welcome.

CROQUET

Eastern Shore Croquet Club would like to invite new players to the club. Equipment and lessons are provided, in a friendly environment. 59 South Street, Bellerive. Phone Ian Smith on 0457194772.

EASTERN SHORE BRIDGE CLUB

The Eastern Shore Bridge Club has relocated and now meets at the Clarence Uniting Church in York Street Bellerive on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. If you are interested in learning to play bridge or wish to join the walk-in sessions, phone Warren Papworth on 0439 323 505. All levels are welcome.

EASTERN SHORE MAHJONG GROUP

Love to play Mahjong? We're looking for new members to join us. Come along to the Rosny Library in Bligh St from 1-4pm on Thursday afternoons. The cost each week is $5. Some playing experience is essential. Bring along your own cup, tea bag or coffee for afternoon tea. Please contact Sue on 6244 5021 for more information.

EASTERN SHORE NEEDLEWORK GROUP

Meets at the Sunshine Centre, Howrah Road on Monday from 9am12:30pm, Wednesday noon - 3:30pm, and Saturday 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Contact Ailene on 0418 425 843 (Monday and Wednesday) and Marianne on 0408 487 445 (Saturday).

EASTSIDE REPAIR CAFÉ

Need a household item repaired for free?

Every last Saturday of the month between 2pm - 4pm visit the Warrane Mornington Community House, 150A Bligh St, with your broken items. Volunteers will be there to help you fix your clothing, crockery, cutlery, garden tools, furniture, toys, jewellery, gadgets and more. Contact Katie on 0499 078 490 or email eastsiderepaircafe@gmail.com

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FITNESS

Learn about “looking after yourself” by attending the monthly informal get-togethers presented by All About Fitness. Entry is by gold coin donation (and includes a cuppa). Please book early as seating is limited. Email paul@allaboutfitness.net.au or call 0417 836 988 to enquire.

FITNESS IN THE PARK

Free group fitness sessions in parks across Clarence, open to all. For details, go to liveclarence.com.au/fitness-in-the-park

FORCETT COMMUNITY HALL

HANDMADE AND FARMERS’ MARKET

The Forcett Community Hall is holding a Handmade and Farmers’ Market on the third Sunday of each month from 10am - 1pm. There will be a range of local produce, craft, art, baking and plants. The hall is located at 699 Arthur Highway, Forcett.

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GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS

An aerobic fitness program designed for over-55s to improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, health and wellbeing in a friendly environment. Equipment provided. First session free, $6 a session. Afternoon tea provided. Every Friday from 1:30pm - 3pm at Eastside Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. For more information, phone John on 6244 6539.

H HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS)

Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.hmsls.com.

HOBART MODEL AERO CLUB INC

Radio controlled, fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on the Richmond/ Campania Road. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon, weather permitting. Instruction available and visitors most welcome. For more information, phone Barry Gerrard on 0417 032 901, email bgerrard@bigpond.net.au or visit hobartmodelaeroclub.org.au.

HOWRAH SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

Meeting at Howrah Community Centre every Friday, 10am - 12pm. Guest speakers, varied activities and occasional bus trips. Phone Brian on 0438 779 969 for enquiries.

J JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday, 9:30am4pm. At other times, go to www.tsjpi.asn.au and click ‘Find a JP’.

JUST US (SENIORS)

Sing for fun. Small group rehearsing Friday mornings at private home from 10am - noon. Sharing our enjoyment while performing for the senior community on the Eastern and Western Shores. New members welcome. For more information, phone 6243 5930 or 6249 8168.

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LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF LINDISFARNE

Probus provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis for fun and friendship. We meet at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania in Lindisfarne from 10am on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Other activities include regular bus trips and luncheons, Christmas in July, Annual Fashion Parade and Christmas Lunch. New members welcome. For more information phone 0437804440 or email plindisfarneladies@gmail.com

LAUDERDALE CANAL MODEL BOATING

The Lauderdale Canal Model Boating group meets at the Northern Terrace in Lauderdale each Saturday morning from 9am, weather permitting. A wide selection of model boats can be seen and everyone is welcomed. Come along and see the models sailing, and maybe you will be encouraged in taking up the hobby and joining the group. For more information, call Randall on 6287 7158.

LINDISFARNE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Come along and have a look at our library. Includes fiction, non-fiction, large print and a Tasmanian books section. Hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm and Saturday 10am - noon. Membership is $7 yearly. For more information, phone Diane on 0400 043 297.

LINDISFARNE RIVERSIDE ARTS CHOIR

Lindisfarne Riverside Arts Choir Inc meet at the Activity Centre on Lincoln Street every Thursday night at 7pm. All welcome. For more information, phone 0408 326 544.

LINDISFARNE SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

Meets at the Lindisfarne Activities Centre in Lincoln Street from 10-11.45am Fridays. We have guest speakers every week, on topics including health, travel, history, sport, food, community services and music. New members are always welcome. Come join us for and interesting talk and a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit. Phone Claire Chalmers on 62436689 for enquiries.

LIONS CLUB OF CLARENCE

Committed to serve the community. Meets at Lions Clubrooms, 10 Binalong Road, Mornington on the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit clarence.tas.lions.org.au M

MAHJONG

Come and enjoy a game of mahjong at the Eastern Shore Croquet Club (59 South Street, Bellerive). New and experienced players are welcome. Afternoon tea provided. Phone Francine on 0439 485 114 for more details.

MASONIC MEMBERSHIP

If you are interested in finding out what Masons do, then Masonic Membership may be for you. Email your enquiry to lindisfarnelodge46tc@gmail.com

Advise your name and contact phone, and we will respond.

MOVEMENT IN LINDISFARNE

Suitable for every body. Gentle Yoga: Wednesday 11am; Mat Pilates: Friday 12.30pm. At the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. Phone Rhiannon on 0411 688 905 or visit sunfloweryogapilates.com.au

MOVEMENT IN WARRANE

Gentle Flow Yoga: Monday 8.30am; Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Monday 9.45am; Mat Pilates: Wednesday 9am. Phone Rhiannon on 0411 688 905 or visit sunfloweryogapilates.com.au

PITTWATER ART GROUP

Painting in all mediums. For more information, phone Gail Ellen on 0427 658 775

PROBUS CLUB OF LAUDERDALE COMBINED INC

The Probus Club of Lauderdale Combined Inc meets at the Abundant Life Church, South Arm Road, Lauderdale on the third Tuesday of each month (except December and January) at 10am. The meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Other activities include a walking group, dining out, trips and entertainment, a card group and a craft group. There is also a barbecue every second month, Christmas lunch in early December, Ausmas in July and a Quiz day in January. For further information please visit our website or phone Scott Jennings on 0458 009 786. R

ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre programs, all welcome. Monday: Clarence Plains Walkers and Knopwood Knitters. Tuesday: Sewing and craft and basis sewing. Wednesday: Dancing with Hiroko, and Be Connected Basis Computers. Every second

Wednesday: Two-course community lunch. Every second Thursday: Basic Photography Group sessions. Friday: exercise group Staying Strong Living Well. Every second Friday: PINGO, cost is $7.50 and morning tea is included. Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre, 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby. For more information, phone 6247 6778, email admin@rokebync.org.au, or visit the Facebook page.

ROSNY MONTAGU BAY LANDCARE AND COASTCARE GROUP

Monthly working bees planting and maintaining native bushland usually held on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Locations vary between Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area or the Rosny Montagu Bay Foreshore Reserve. For more information, email rmbcareinc@gmail.com or phone John on 0419 826 052.

ROSNY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE CRAFT CLASSES

Classes in painting, embroidery, paper craft and cards, beading, quilting, cooking and bear-making. Meets Thursdays from 9.30am at the Seventh Day Adventist church, 28 Rowena Rd. Phone Irene on 0407 489 833 or Kay on 62438060. S

SHORELINE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

The Shoreline Combined Probus Club meets at the Howrah Community Centre from 10am on the third Monday of each month. The morning consists of a meeting followed by morning tea, a guest speaker and/or other activities. For more information email pv423392@bigpond.net.au or write to The Secretary, Shoreline Combined Probus Club, PO Box 777 Rosny Park, Tasmania 7018.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET

South Arm Community Market will be having a break over winter, with the market not running in June, July or August. It will resume on Sunday 3 September.

SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Bingo is held on the first Tuesday of each month at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.15pm. $15 plays 15 games. Cash prizes. BYO drinks and nibbles (alcohol permitted). Tea, coffee and snacks available for purchase. Enquiries 0426821530.

SQUARE DANCING

Square dancing for beginners, couples and singles welcome. Currently being held in Bellerive; coming to Moonah. Fortnightly classes on Tuesday evenings. For more information phone Iris on 0418 543 308 or email iweatherburn@hotmail.com

ST MARK’S OP SHOP

St Mark’s Anglican Church Op Shop at Bellerive operates Wednesday and Friday from 9am –3pm. We sell fresh produce, plants, preserves, books, toys and general products. There is also a coffee shop on Fridays. Corner of Scott and Clarence streets. SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS

Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883or newtyzack@gmail.com.

365 SUPPORT FITNESS

365 Support Fitness run senior strength, balance and flexibility classes on Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesday at 12.30pm, and Friday at 9am and noon. They are held at the PCYC in Bellerive and cost $8 a class. For more information, phone 0407 967 961 or email 365sfitness@gmail.com.

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TASMANIAN RETIREMENT

VILLAGE RESIDENTS

Tasmanian Retirement Village Residents (TRVR) are missing out compared to their mainland counterparts, who each have a TRVR Association. We do not. A group of residents in the north are trying to rectify that by setting up the Tasmanian Association for Residents of Retirement Villages. Southern members are needed. More information at TARRV.online

TENNIS IN HOWRAH

Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www.sunshinetennisclub.org.au.

THYLACINE LUTRUWITA

Thylacine lutruwita is a not-for-profit wildlife protection hospital and cat desexing clinic based at 553 Pass Road, Mornington. They do cat desexing and a microchip for only $49.99. To book an appointment, phone 6146 0699 or visit www.thylacinelutruwita.com.au.

TIME OUT CRAFT PROGRAM

Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am - noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Mornington, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session, working during school terms. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586. The 2023 program will commence on Thursday 16 February.

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U3A CLARENCE

U3A Clarence is a co-operative learning organisation for retired and semi-retired people, run entirely by volunteers. We offer a variety of courses including Painting, Clarence History, Trivia, The writers, Aspects of Geology, Poetry, Mah Jong, French for Beginners, Play Reading and more. We have three ten-week sessions each year, with classes held at Rosny Library between 9.30am and 1pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. More details available from u3aclarence.com.

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WARRANE COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Warrane Community Garden hosts a monthly working bee on the second Sunday of the month 9am-12pm. Weekly mini-bees are on Friday between 10-12pm. 18 Heemskirk St, Warrane. All are welcome. Please bring a cup, your garden gloves, and a favourite weeding tool if you have one. 0499 078 490 or visit wmnc.org. au/community-garden for more information.

WARRANE MORNINGTON

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Visit www.wmnc.org.au for up-to-date information about programs, services, events and the Warrane Community Garden, including: Yoga, Computer Class, Food Assistance, Community Lunch, Craft Group, Wellness Workout, and Community Garden Working Bee. All programs located at Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre at 150a Bligh Street. For more information phone 6244 6346, email info@wmnc.org.au or visit www.wmnc.org.au

AND PILATES IN HOWRAH

YOGA

Back friendly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Pilates at 7pm at the Howrah Recreation Centre. For more information, phone Jackie on 0467 197 499.

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

Yoga classes for beginners are held at the Clarence PCYC (10 Scott St, Bellerive) from 1.30pm on Mondays and Fridays. The cost is $10, phone 0407967961 for more information.

If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@easternshoresun.com.au.

Jo Cordell-Cooper

I’VE just returned from hosting a mindfulness and nature retreat at Huon Bush Retreats. One of the key focuses is to calm the mind, which in my opinion is much easier to do when immersed in nature. For example, we did a whole mindfulness practice listening to a baby wallaby nibbling on the grass a few meters from us - such a wondrous and intimate experience!

But what is mindfulness, and how have we become so disconnected from nature that a new term has been created:

“nature deficit disorder”?

Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment or distraction. In the context of nature, this means being fully present in the natural environment, paying attention to the sounds, sights and smells around us.

When we practice mindfulness in nature, we can reduce stress and anxiety, improve our

mood, and develop a greater appreciation for the natural world.

Mindfulness in nature is a powerful tool for combatting nature deficit disorder. By practicing mindfulness in the natural world, we can deepen our connection to the environment around us and reduce the negative effects of a lack of exposure to nature.

Furthermore, by spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness, we can combat the negative effects of nature deficit disorder. By making time for outdoor activities and nature exploration, we can reduce the amount of time spent indoors and increase our exposure to the natural world.

Additionally, incorporating mindfulness practices into these activities can help us fully appreciate and connect with the natural world around us.

We do not need to travel into deep and remote wilderness regions to do this. For example, taking a walk in

natural environment and reduce stress levels.

Similarly, spending time gardening and practicing mindful awareness of the sights, sounds and smells of the garden can help us appreciate the beauty of nature and reduce

the negative effects of a lack of connection to the natural world.

In conclusion, blending mindfulness in nature and combating nature deficit disorder is a powerful way to improve our overall wellbeing. By making time

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for outdoor activities, practicing mindfulness in nature, and fully appreciating the natural world around us, we can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and improve our mental, emotional, and physical health.

Jo Cordell-Cooper founded and works within award-winning business Jo CC Holistic PT, in Geilston Bay. Her Friday NIGHT Hikes for beginners are connecting local people to easy to access green spaces as well as building

hiking fitness. Her next Mindfulness and Nature Retreat is November 3-5 at Stewarts Bay. Jo can be contacted on 0409 862206, or check out Holistic Hiker and Jo CC Holistic PT on social media or www.jocc. com.au

1 In a medium saucepan heat the water, coconut milk, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms and lemongrass. Bring to the boil.

Chefaholic Cooking School and Catering

• ¼ cup fish sauce

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A paddock to plate cooking experience for all

PUMPKIN BREAD

Duck à l’orange

Ingredients

• 6 kaffir lime leaves (chopped roughly)

• 22g mushrooms quartered

• 2 stalks of lemongrass (sliced)

• 400g chicken breast chopped

• 4 tsp coriander (fresh chopped)

• ¼ cup lime juice

• Fresh chilli (optional)

2 Add the chicken and heat until cooked.

3 Turn off the heat. Add fresh chilli to taste.

4 Serve with rice.

• 1 x 2kg whole duck

• 150g butter

• 250ml Pureed pumpkin (room temperature)

• 100ml Grand Marnier

• 50 ml warm water

• 50ml vinegar

• 50g castor sugar

• 1 tsp Salt

• Juice of 3 oranges

• 1 Tsp sugar

• 6 oranges

Method

Method

Clean and pat dry duck, heat butter in fry pan large enough to hold duck and fry duck for approximately 5 minutes.

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 500g plain flour

minutes. Remove from oven and cover with Grand Marnier and cook for a further

• 2 tsp dry yeast.

• Pepitas and sunflower seeds (optional)

1. To make pumpkin puree you will need a cup of chopped pumpkin and enough water to cover it. Either boil on the stove top in a saucepan or place in a microwave on high for 8 to 10 mins.

2. When the pumpkin is soft use a blender to process it. Stand aside to cool.

Place duck in oven for approximately 45 minutes on 180°C basting as you go. Turn heat down to 160°C and cook for a further 30

*These next steps can be done with a bread maker on dough setting.

3. In a bowl place the 50 ml warm water, sugar and yeast together. Mix and set aside until frothy, or about 10 mins.

For further information please contact:

E: chefaholic.tas@gmail.com

4. In a larger bowl place the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and put in olive oil, cooled pumpkin puree and the yeast mix. Mix together and turn out

YOGA – KIRTAN –MANTRADANCE & KIRTAN –MEDITATION

Weekly: Gentle Easy Yoga Wed 6pm, Kirtan 7.30pm, Gentle Yoga 9.30 am & Deep Peace Meditation Thurs 11 am - by donation

Monthly: Mantradance & Sacred Kirtan 1st Apr, 6th May, 3rd June - by donation Learn Reflexology Day W/shop only $35 1st Apr, +/or Indian Head Massage 6th May, 3rd June

All @ Kickstart Arts Network, Golden Room, New Town – for details see online: https://www. meetup.com/en-AU/kirtan-med-yoga-health/ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MORE Tasmanians living with a disability will get to experience the joy of sailing after TasPorts extended its partnership with notfor-profit organisation Sailability Tasmania.

For the next two years, Sailability Hobart will dock its fleet of sailing boats at TasPorts’ Kings Pier Marina free of charge, in an effort to make sailing more accessible for Tasmanians with disabilities.

Sailability secretary Alan Champion said without the support of TasPorts these services wouldn’t exist.

“The facilities at Kings Pier Marina are ideal for people living with a disability,” he said.

“Being so central and accessible allows us to offer our services to everyone, all year round.”

Sailability is the only organisation in the state to offer sailing opportunities at this level and scale.

“We have clients of varying abilities and at Sailability we pride ourselves on being able to offer sailing experiences to basically anyone,” Mr Champion said.

“To be able to give so many Tasmanians the opportunity to get out in a boat and to enjoy sailing is such a great feeling.

“Seeing the joy on the faces of people who are less communicative when they feel the wind in their hair and on their face is indescribable.”

Sailability’s boats have been

designed with big open spaces and minimal obstacles, not typical for an ordinary sailing boat.

“Without these modifications and our team of dedicated volunteers, a lot of our clients would not have the chance to sail,” Mr Champion said.

TasPorts has also given Sailability a grant to re-paint two Payne keel boats with protective non-slip paint.

“The two boats being repainted are the hardest working sailing boats in Hobart, they are out most days meaning they get a lot of wear and tear,” Mr Champion said.

“We are very appreciative of TasPorts, without its support it would be next to impossible for us to offer our services at the level that we do.”

Servicing life jackets could save you more than money

Peter Hopkins, MAST General Manager Recreational Boating and Safety

THE unspeakable tragedy of five men losing their lives in a boating accident in 1999 led to Tasmania leading the world in safety with the compulsory wearing of life jackets.

The day after the tragedy, the local newspaper carried a front-page picture of five bodies covered in tarpaulins at Pineapple Rocks off Bruny Island.

The sad reality was that between 1987-2000, Tasmania was losing up to 16 people a year on the water, both offshore and inland and on boats under six metres in length.

When MAST began its consultation on the compulsory wearing of life jackets on boats smaller than six metres, we thought we might be in for a battle with Tasmanian recreational boaties. But the vast majority were extremely supportive. This requirement became law

in 2001, with Tasmania becoming the first jurisdiction in the world to mandate life jacket wearing.

The statistics then showed we were losing lives at the rate of 6.3 per 10,000 boats annually. In Tasmania today, that rate is now down to about 1.2 per 10,000 boats per year. Even more importantly, back then, Tasmania had about 10,000 registered boats. We have now more than 30,000 registered! That means the number of lives that have been saved, on average, is quite staggering.

Life jackets are like seat belts in your car: they save lives if an accident occurs.

Tasmania now has compliance rates of about 94 per cent - which is also worldleading.

In the US, they are trying to increase their life jacket-wearing rates from five per cent to seven per cent!

When Tasmania introduced compulsory life jackets other states

scoffed, claiming we were becoming a “nanny state”. But they have all followed with variations of Tasmania’s laws.

Life jacket technology has also improved over the years. There was a time when only foam jackets were available. We have now seen the massive growth of the extremely popular inflatable jackets on the market.

MAST has conducted extensive testing of new life jackets, with our “test dummies” wearing what people go boating in – clothes and shoes – as opposed to a pair of speedos. This testing resulted in MAST advocating for changes to the Australian Standard that covers life jackets.

From 2023, inflatable life jackets with 150n buoyancy must have crotch straps fitted. MAST has shown that wearing a crotch strap can improve the performance of life jacket by 70 per cent - which could mean saving your life.

And every new inflatable will have

consistent messaging on the front as to whether the jacket is manually operated or automatic on immersion in water.

Unfortunately, MAST continues to find people at boat ramp checks with unserviced or inoperable inflatable jackets, with the cylinder unscrewed or even rusted beyond repair.

If you own an inflatable, you have a responsibility to have it serviced properly by an accredited service agent. And you cannot selfservice an inflatable – it’s impossible. You can’t blow it up like a service provider can.

It is unfathomable how people will complain about the cost of a service – perhaps $40$60 – but then happily buy a new electric fishing reel for $1400! With the choice to purchase an inflatable life jacket comes the responsibility of servicing it in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirement!

Our question is: what value do you put on your life?

Sailability sailor Craig Escott and Sailability secretary Alan Champion at Kings Pier Marina

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Local paddlers storm the mainland

AFTER dominating the State Championships at New Norfolk last month, members of Lindisfarne’s Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club are off to Albury-Wodonga this month for the national titles.

An inclusive sport open to men and women of all ages, dragon boat racing has been practiced overseas for centuries and is now one of the fastest-growing sports in Australia.

Based at the Motor Yacht Club in Lindisfarne, Derwent Storms is the largest dragon boat club in Tasmania, with more than 80 members who can regularly be seen paddling in the Derwent.

One of seven clubs affiliated with the state’s governing body for the sport, Dragon Boat Tasmania, Derwent Storms provides paddlers with the opportunity to compete regularly

at a national and even international level, at events like the Australian Dragon Boat National Championships, the Pan Pacific Masters Games and the Australian Masters Games each year. Last November the club’s women's team won bronze at the Pan Pacific Masters Games.

Derwent Storms team will compete in the Australian Dragon Boat Federation’s 2023 AusChamps event on

20 – 21 April, with the club hoping to improve on the bronze medals its mixed team came home with last year.

Then on 22 April Tasmania will take on the mainlanders in the State vs State event, with the Derwent Storms accounting for 23 of the 26 paddlers in the Tasmanian state team.

Featuring several former Australian representatives, the Derwent Storms

paddlers in the state team are Angie Turner, Lisa Coles, Katrina Arnold, Marianne Stevenson, Byron Arnold, Martin Turner, Simone Lush, Donna Fittock, Geoff Andrews, Michael Percey, Jan Breen, Kathy Evans, Therese Chilcott, Michelle Ryan, John Hyland, Ray Curran, Sarah McMahon, Marilyn Percey, Anna Pyke, Brendan Breen, Mark Dwyer, James

Dunbabin (reserve) and head coach Ali Mourant.

They will be joined by three paddlers from the MOCO club at Montrose – Ann Collidge, John Lewis and Michelle Lewis (reserve).

Additionally, Derwent Storms paddler Geoff Andrews has been selected to represent Australia again later this year, as part of the Australian Aurora’s Dragon Boat Team

set to race at the World Dragon Boat Championships in Thailand. Derwent Storms are currently actively recruiting men for their Club team. Paddlers train mainly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested in getting involved, contact head coach Ali Mourant at mourantcoach@gmail. com

Try your hand at blind and low-vision adaptive sports

A BLIND and low-vision multi-sport introductory event on the Eastern Shore has been hailed as a smashing success.

Clarence City Council and Inclusive Innovations Tasmania (IIT) hosted the first Blind and Low Vision (B&LV) MultiSport Come and Try Day at Howrah’s Wentworth Park Sportsgrounds on 11 March, giving people the chance to try a range of blind and low-vision adaptive sports including cricket, soccer and bowls.

More than 20 people of all ages - some sighted

and some with low vision - joined in, including representatives from Australian Blind Football, the Howrah Bowls Club and members from Tassie Blasters cricket team. Sighted people were able to get involved by wearing special simulation glasses that reduced their sight to 10 per cent - the maximum allowed in many B&LV events under para-sports classification rules.

IIT CEO and Blind Cricket Tasmania manager Phillip Drury said offering our

blind and low vision community the chance to participate in sports specifically designed for them has many benefits for individuals, families and the wider community.

“This type of event promotes more inclusive sports practices in the community,” he said.

“Blind and Low Vision multi-sports events are an exciting expansion to the Blind Cricket Tasmania initiative and are a great way to build community, connections and group participation.”

After the success of the inaugural opening event, more multi-sports days are now being planned featuring the opportunity to try B&LV cricket, soccer, AFL and golf.

“We can't do this without the passionate support from the relative representative bodies, who we partner with to ensure the optimal experience for everyone on the day,” Mr Drury said.

For more information visit www.blindcrickettas. com.au

Members of the Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club after a recent training session

LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

THE LJ Hooker Pinnacle

Property SFLW 2023 season has kicked off, with the competition’s Eastern Shore teams keen to bring some premiership trophies to this side of the Derwent.

The 2023 season will feature 18 teams competing across three divisions, with captains gathering at North Hobart Oval on 11 April to launch the season - which will feature a stand-alone Dodges Ferry team for the first time.

Division 1 is down to just four teams – Clarence, Glenorchy, Kingborough and reigning premiers North Hobart - this season, with Claremont and the South East Suns dropping back to Division 2.

“The women’s game is in development,” SFL president David O’Byrne said.

“We think this is yet another important step to ensure that we can build the women’s game

sustainably, so the clubs can hold their (playing) lists together, and invest in skills and development pathways.”

Last season’s Division 2 winners the Port Women have lost a number of key players, with runnersup Lauderdale poised to pounce in 2023. Division 3 champs New Norfolk, who defeated St Virgil’s in the 2022 decider, will be keen to replicate that success this season.

The SFLW season got under way with the Division 2 teams playing their first games on 14-15 April.

Division 3 kicks off on 22 April with Lindisfarne taking on Dodges Ferry at Anzac Park and Lauderdale up against St Virgil’s at New Town.

Division 1 begins on the weekend of 29 April, with Clarence vs Kingborough at Bellerive Oval and Glenorchy vs North Hobart at KGV.

LJ

Hooker Pinnacle Property SFLW

Season 2023 teams:

Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

Clarence Brighton Dodges Ferry

Glenorchy Claremont Lauderdale #2

Kingborough Huonville Lions Lindisfarne

North Hobart Hutchins North Hobart #2 Lauderdale St Virgil's New Norfolk

Port Women

South East Suns University

Cambridge Road Water Main Renewal

As part of our commitment to delivering improved infrastructure and quality drinking water to the community of Bellerive, we are replacing a water main along Cambridge Road. This project will start mid-April 2023 and run for approximately 12 weeks. There may be traffic management and service interruptions during this time and we thank you for your patience as we complete this important project.

SFLW players (L-R) Makayla Bruce (South East Suns), Ness Delpero (Clarence), Gabriella Lee (Lindisfarne), Maggie Bones and Annie Johns (Lauderdale) help launch the new season