ceremonies bring communities...

Community events provide many opportunities for involvement and also contribute to keeping community members connected by bringing people together and helping to build bonds and relationships. In coming together for community events such as the Lantern Parade, we overcome our differences, feel supported and experience social inclusion and cultural development.

This community is amazing. Come together, celebrate, enjoy!

The annual Lantern Parade is a fabulous example of community working together to achieve something amazing; the lantern workshops, event setup, the parade, the sculpture, the drumming, the bonfire, the fire twirlers, MCs, band, fire brigade, photographers, catering providers, cooks and servers; and of course, the community who came together to enjoy the event.

The Lantern Parade would not be possible without the support of so many people in this amazing community. Everyone coming together to share their ideas, skills and abilities. It is a joy to be a part of this supportive and creative energy.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, there is something for everyone… the children from Wombats created some beautiful lanterns, many children worked alongside their parents and carers at the lantern workshops to make some amazing lantern creations and a team of volunteers worked together to make the lantern sculpture that led the parade.

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Ceremonies Bring Communities Together.

The welcoming heart of The Channel3528 Channel Highway Woodbridge. p 6267 4713

pics from top: Leo creating his yacht lantern; Sue is rapt with her star lantern; Skye and Cam wow the crowd with their fire twirling skills; the lantern sculpture ‘sun’ being sacriiced; the crowd waiting for the bonfire to take off. (more pics page 5)

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” Helen Keller

2 July 2019 West Winds Community Centre Newsletter2

Director SUE SAGEWOOD

Community Program Coordinator TRINA BLAZELY

Online Centre Coordinator HELEN WALKER

Wombats Childcare Coordinator TRACEY ROBERTS

Newsletter Editor TRINA BLAZELY

Public Officer SUE SAGEWOOD

Honourable Legal Adviser D. EGAN

Caretakers PHIL & LEIGHANN HIRST

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President MICHAEL YATES

Vice President MARK BURNS

Secretary BRONWYN FIELDER

Treasurer VICKIE WEBB

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SUE LEE | KATH SHEARER

JILL COOPER |

MARTINE LANGOULANT

DEADLINE for August newsletter Monday 15th July

Our Services

Community TransportDo you have difficulty getting to appointments or using public transport? Our volunteer drivers can transport you to where you need to go in our 8-seater vehicle (small donation requested). Bookings required.

NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme)A variety of no interest loans available. Contact NILS on 1300 301 650 or go tonilstasmania.org.au to check your eligibility and order your information pack, then contact West Winds to make an appointment.

LibraryEnjoy free use of the library with your West Winds membership. The library offers a great range of contemporary fiction & other books.

NDISLearn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and how to apply. Kate will help find services and supports in your community. Enquiries: [email protected] 0447 169 268

Op Shop West Winds Op Shop stocks adult and children’s clothing, bric-a-brac, household items, toys, furniture and more. Donations of quality goods appreciated during business hours only.Open: Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3pm

Kitchen & Venue HireWest Winds hall, group room, bunkhouse and consultation rooms are available for hire. Our fully equipped commercial grade kitchen is available for commercial cooking, fundraising and catering. Reasonable rates.

Keep up to date with us – Follow us on FaceBook! WestWindsCommunityCentre

Kingborough Disability Network

Join the New Disability Network for the Kingborough Area The new Network might focus on: • lobbying for more services in Kingborough • raising awareness of the rights of people with

disability • being a forum for people with disability and

their families and carers • provide information about services and events • light refreshments will be provided

First Meeting: When: Thursday, 7 March at 6:30pm Where: Margate Community Hall

1744 Channel Hwy, Margate TAS 7054 RSVP: 4 March, to Allan 0436 453 288 or [email protected]

Delivering the NDIS in your community

Kingborough Disability Network

Join the New Disability Network for the Kingborough Area The new Network might focus on: • lobbying for more services in Kingborough • raising awareness of the rights of people with

disability • being a forum for people with disability and

their families and carers • provide information about services and events • light refreshments will be provided

First Meeting: When: Thursday, 7 March at 6:30pm Where: Margate Community Hall

1744 Channel Hwy, Margate TAS 7054 RSVP: 4 March, to Allan 0436 453 288 or [email protected]

Delivering the NDIS in your community

West Winds Community Centre

West Winds Community Centre Newsletter July 2019 3

community? Is there an issue that is bothering you that we could discuss and try to address at community level? Please send me an email or give me a call – my door is always open.

Meanwhile, I am excited to be hosting two UTAS Social Work students again this semester and we have plans to engage them in a couple of new and exciting community development projects. The first is the joint project with Woodbridge School, the Wellbeing Project which will look at developing the skills and resilience of the students and school community.

The second project comes out of our strategic planning session and that is to look at Transport Options for the Channel. Given the social connectedness that already exists in our community, this project has the potential to be hugely successful and I am hoping that we may be able to look at ride-share and car-pooling options with the aim of becoming a more sustainable community.

A lot going on indeed!

I hope to see you all up at West Winds soon and make sure you come along to the Mid-winter Feast to share some good food, good stories and meet the great neighbours.

See you soon.

Sue

ps thanks to Renee Miller and Chris Crerar for the beautiful lantern parade shots on page 5

July marks my 7 year anniversary of being the Director at West Winds – and what an action packed, fun, heart-warming 7 years it has been.When I started, I knew that West Winds had the potential to become the “welcoming heart of the Channel” and with the support of the community and the West Winds team we set about developing West Winds to be the vibrant community centre that it is today. Working with such a hugely supportive and engaged community has allowed our programs to morph and develop so that we are much more community focussed and community driven and I do believe that we are well on the way to achieving our vision. Mind you, I won’t be taking my foot off the accelerator just yet as I see plenty of opportunity for community development ahead.

The recent Mid-Winter Lantern Parade is a classic example of our community coming together at West Winds to make it a fabulous event. The good feeling and friendly atmosphere that was generated warmed the cockles of my heart – even more so than that excellent mulled wine! We received such positive feedback on the night I realise that West Winds is now both a relevant and essential community resource for people to meet, socialise and connect. It was wonderful to see new faces among our old, familiar ones and I can proudly say that the West Winds team is honoured to be part of this wonderful Channel community.

We will continue to review and evolve our program to better meet the needs of our community and I encourage you all to let us know how we are travelling. Are we meeting your needs and expectations? Should we be working on bigger issues impacting our

Director's Desk


Sunday 30 June 2 - 4.30pm

Nadira & Friends – Songs of Nat King Cole

Matthew Ives: drums, lestyn Parry: piano, Ben Brinkhoff: bass

Please join us for Jazz at West Winds with Nadira and Friends. Nadira brings her diverse individual style of wit and sensitivity to her performances and has the backing of some amazing musicians.

$12 entry. Wine bar open

No booking required

Wednesday 31 July 12 noon

Warm up this winter by coming along to the Mid-Winter Feast. For a very reasonable price you get a beautiful meal and great company. Meet up with your friends or make some new ones. Join us!

Bookings required.

RSVP by Friday 26 July

Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members

(membership costs only $5.50/year)

Saturday 13th July 10am - 1pm

Adirondack Chair Workshop with Peter Klein.

Part 2 of workshop (part 1 was in June). Come and learn how to make one of these amazingly comfortable chairs for your deck.

Maximum of 4 participants. Cost $10 + materials.

Contact Vickie for queries 0413 067 557Bookings required.

RSVP: By Thursday 11 July

Mid-Winter Feast

SHED WORKSHOPAdirondack Chair

Channel Rockers

Monday 8 July 7 - 9pm

Rock & Roll social dance classes Winter ProgrammeFortnightly (2nd and 4th Monday of month)

Practice and revision of dance moves. Beginners welcome.

Led by Graeme and Heather Bird.

Cost: $5 per sessionContact: Heather & Graeme Bird 6267 5025

Jazz at West Winds

Coming Up at WEST WINDS


Tuesdays 21 May – 9 July 6 - 7pm (8 weeks)Warm your heart and connect with others at our A Capella Singing Workshop this winter.Join Audrey Rowe, founder of Uplift Singing, for a workshop catering for beginners through to experienced singers.

For more information visit www.upliftsinging.com or phone Audrey 0455 483 074.

Individuals $10; Families $15 per session

A Capella SingingWorkshop with Audrey Rowe

“Act Your Age” Community Theatre

Friday 9 August 2 pm

Come and Share the Fun and Laughter.

Sponsored by the Woodbridge & Channel Probus Club.

Afternoon Tea afterwards. Donation $2

Tickets: $5Contact Joyce Hocking Ph: 6267 4665

Tuesday 2 July 10am-2.30pm FREE Hearing Check or speak to an expert about your current hearing device.

Book your appointment through West Winds or just turn up on the day.

Australian Hearing Centre bus

June & July


Creativity

8 – 26 July The West Winds CraftChat group will exhibit their amazing craft creations. The exhibition will showcase textile-based crafts and even some handmade crochet hooks. Come and see what these crafty ladies can do!

The West Winds Art Lounge is open 9 am – 4 pm Monday – Thursday9 am – 3 pm Friday Please note that the Art Lounge is a multi-function room and not always available for viewing.

Phone 6267 4713 to check availability.

NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 am - 4 pm Volunteer is Vickie.

Women's Workshop Wednesdays 1 pm - 3 pm A space for women to come and play and learn some new skills from Vickie.

Fridays 9 am - 12 pm Volunteer is Ian.

Open to West Winds members to work on projects, learn new skills or skill share.

Enquiries: West Winds 6267 4713

Shed WorkshopSaturday 13 July 10 am - 1 pm Adirondack Chairs with Peter Klein Part 2. See details page 4.

Community Shed

ART LOUNGE WEEKLY

Thursdays 9.30 am - 1 pm Meets every Thursday in the Art Lounge from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Bring along your art materials, some morning tea, and work with other like minded artists in an infor-mal supportive setting.

$2 per person

Enquiries to West Winds 6267 4713

West Winds Art Group

WEEKLY

Creative Makers Expo

Need some retail therapy?Grab a bargain at the

West Winds Op Shop!

Open Tuesdays - Thursdays10.00am - 3.00pm


Fridays 12 noon - 3pm

Pewter Creations is a group of like-minded artisans who have relocated to ‘The Shed’ at West Winds. Come along on Thursdays and see our craft. New members welcome.

$25 joining fee + $5 per week. Pewter $7 per 100g

Enquiries: Clare McShane 0418 125 712 or Chris Neilson 0419 133 379

Saturday 20 July 3rd Sat of month 10 am - 2 pm

Come and help us cut, iron and sew some ‘Boomerang Bags’ to help the local community reduce their use of plastic bags. Bring a sewing machine, iron and/or ironing board and any material you’d like to donate.Now also making wildlife pouches for Bonorong Wildlife Rescue. The group will soon be expanding to make personal care products and bags for the ‘Days for Girls’ project.

Pewter Creations

WEEKLY

Tuesday 23 July 2 - 4pm

A spinning group held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Bunkhouse. Beginners and experienced spinners welcome. Bring along your wheel, fleece, and learn new techniques. Spinning wheels available for new spinners wanting to learn. Knitters welcome.

$2 per personEnquiries: Christine 6267 4577

Spinning Group

Sewing Bee

MONTHLYMONTHLY

Mondays 10 am - 12 pm A creative mindfulness group for people who like to chat in a supportive group while being creative. Bring a creative project along or come and learn something new. All welcome.

$2 per person

Enquiries to West Winds 6267 4713

CraftChat Group

WEEKLY

Creativity


Tuesday 2 July 12 noon - 2.30pm Potluck lunch at West Winds.Join us for a potluck lunch and a good ol’ chat at West Winds. Please bring a plate to share. Have your ears checked for free while you’re here. The Australian Hearing Bus will be on site from 10am-2.30pm. Make an appointment (ph 6267 4713) or just turn up.

Transport available, bookings essentialCost: $2Enquiries: West Winds 6267 4713

Seniors Social

MONTHLY

Friday 19 July 12 - 2 pm Lunch at Prince of Wales Hotel, 55 Hampden Rd, Battery Point. Transport available, booking essentialRSVP by Tuesday 16 JulyCost: as per menu selection Enquiries to West Winds 6267 4713

Eating with Friends

MONTHLY

Thursdays from 5 pm The ‘Shed’ host a ‘Beer and Bite’ every Thursday from 5pm for the gentlemen. This is a great opportunity to meet other ‘Shedders’, sign up to become a member, have a bite, a drink and yarn!

Cost: Gold coin donationEnquiries to West Winds 6267 4713

Community Shed ‘Beer & A Bite’

WEEKLY

Channel Rockers

Monday 8 July 7 - 9pm Winter ProgramRock & Roll social dance classes Fortnightly (2nd and 4th Monday of month)

Practice and revision of dance moves. Beginners welcome.

Cost: $5 per sessionHeather & Graeme Bird 6267 5025

Wednesday 17 July 10 am - 12 noonThe Encompass Cafe at West Winds is a place where people meet for a cuppa and a chat, relax, feel included, and do fun stuff, take a walk or try some mindfulness and creative activities.If you have some ideas for the group please come along and share.EVERYONE IS WELCOME — BRING A FRIEND ALONG

Cost: $2. Please bring a plate to share.

Contact Trina Blazely on 6267 4713

Encompass Cafe

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibres connect us with our fellow men".

Herman Melville

Socialising


We are now taking enrolments for 2020. Prospective families are welcome to come and visit or contact the West Winds office for more information on 6267 4713.

Prospective families are welcome to come and visit or contact the office for more information West Winds on 6267 4713

FEES:

1 day per week: $44 per day More than 1 day per week: $38 per day Half days: $25 per day Two or more children: $76 per day

Wombats Occasional Child Care

WEEKLY

Mondays - Thursdays 8.30 am - 3.30 pm

A caring, learning environment for children in a licensed interactive and educational space. Our qualified, experienced staff offer fun, stimulating age appropriate activities.

Bookings required.

Age Group: 2 - 7 years

Numeracy can be incorporated into daily routines without children even realising. During group time at Wombats, children enjoy counting how many children are present, the number of girls verses the number of boys. From this simple experience, children are developing valuable skills in number recognition, counting, comparing quantities, recognizing and writing numbers, classifying, problem solving, predicting and estimating.

Saturdays 9.50 am - 12 pm One rally a month is run with a series of instructed riding and horse ownership lessons. ‘Sign up and gear check’ commences at 9.50am. Club grounds are at West Winds. Riders must have their own mount.

$25 (excluding insurance and membership fee)

Enquiries: [email protected] or dentrecasteaux.pcat.org.au

D’Entrecasteaux Pony Club

MONTHLY

Kids & Families


Monday Wednesday Friday 9 - 10 am & 6 - 7pmTuesday Thursday 6 - 7 am

This class offers a workout combination of cardio, weights and safe lifting, gymnastics and core training. Suited to any level of fitness.

$10 per session Enquiries: Carolyn 0427 921 442

Tuesdays 12 noon - 1 pm

Thursdays 9 - 10 am or 10 - 11 am

9 am: Intermediate Pilates. 10 am: Beginners class.

Ongoing Cost: Bookings Essential $150 (for 10 classes)

$80 (for 5 classes) $20 (casual rate)

Enquiries: Karen 0490 345 299

Gentle Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30 am Flow Monday 6 - 7 pm

Yin Fridays 9 - 10 am

$16 per session (casual)

For information on the different styles please contact Danielle or refer to the website at santosha.com.au.

Enquiries: Danielle 0403 802 635 or santosha.com.au

Gym Class with Carolyn Carius

The Gym

Pure Pilates with Karen Montague

Yoga with Danielle Bendall

WEEKLY

Tuesdays 10 - 11.30 am

Learn flowing moves to strengthen and loosen the body, calm the heart and mind. Practise short self healing forms to balance Qi (Chi), our vital energy, regulate breathing & emotions and learn the Wild Goose form.

$15 per session Enquiries: 0487 589 844 or [email protected]

Tai Chi Qi Gongwith Sylvie Merope

WEEKLY

Tuesdays by appointment (except 9 July) 1 hour appointments available

Cost: $10 donation to West Winds

Phone 6267 4713 to book

Reflexology with Victoria Vivyan

WEEKLY

WEEKLYWEEKLY

DAILY

Open every day to members any time there's no class on.

Lots of equipment to suit everyone.

$3 per person per session

Health & Wellbeing


Mondays by appointment Do you have a stressful issue you are struggling to keep in check? EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a stress-reduction technique which combines tapping on your acupressure points while keeping your mind focused on your emotions. Trained through the evidence-based EFT Universe certification process, Carmen Cook conducts individual EFT sessions in a safe and secure setting.

Enquiries & bookings: 0455 554 520

Fridays 10.30 - 11.30 am

A quiet mind brings a sense of peace and encourages inner strength. Research shows that meditation also has many physiological as well as mental benefits. When the normally incessant mental dialogue ceases for a while then anxiety falls away and this facilitates healing on many levels. Practicing meditation in a group creates an atmosphere that enhances the process making it easier to learn. In these sessions you will be guided through the processes that led to a quiet mind and a feeling of peace.

Contact Margaret – [email protected]

Meditation with Margaret Jacobs

EFT (tapping) with Carmen CookRN - general and psych

WEEKLY

WEEKLY

PsychologistIrene MacFarlane

MONTHLY

1st & 3rd Thursday of month 10 am - 3 pmHolistic, evidence-based therapies and counselling for overcoming emotional distress. Focused strategies for Depression and Anxiety. Self-help program for recovery and building resilience. Transpersonal pathways to life-enrichment and wellbeing.

Cost: By arrangement (Fee rebate available through Medicare when GP referred).

Enquiries: Irene 0417 721 840

Get moving!Our mental and physical health are closely linked.

Taking a walk, doing exercise, a wellness activity or taking up a sport can help you feel better in so many ways.

Health & Wellbeing


Monday - Thursday10 am - 4 pm

Services include public access to the internet on PC, Wi-Fi, colour printing, photocopying, scanning, laminating and a printer cartridge recycling program. 1 hour lessons are also available with 1:1 support on any topic. Free internet access for job seekers. Free computer courses available in conjunction with LINC and TasTafe.

Enquiries: Helen 6267 4713

Wednesday 10 July 10 am - 12 noon

Probus Club meet at West Winds on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Following a short business session and a social ‘cuppa’ we have each month a guest speaker on a ranges of interesting topics. Visitors welcome.

Guest Speaker: Bubbles Haynes, along with one of her former work associates, will be telling us “The real story of QANTAS”. This interesting discussion will commence at 11am following our ‘cuppa’.

AND Probus is offering the local community the opportunity to see “Act Your Age” Community Theatre Group for local people at West Winds on Friday 9th August. See Page 4 for details.

Enquires: Joyce Hocking 6267 4665 Maree Talty 6267 4567 Email: [email protected]

Online Access Centre

Probus Meeting

MONTHLY

Mondays 17 June – Friday 23 August1.30 -3.30 pm

This self-managed course shares our fascination of words through the books that inspire us and what motivates us to write in whatever genre that takes our fancy. We discuss our ideas and thoughts about what we have read and our own writing. Do join us – we would love to hear your views. All welcome.

Cost: $35 per year for U3A membershipEnquiries: 0405 327 071 [email protected]

U3A Readers & Writers

WEEKLY

WEEKLY

Learn as if you were to live forever".

Mahatma Gandhi

Learning


There's a town called Kettering in Northamptonshire, UK. It has a population of 86,000. There's a town in Ohio, USA, called Kettering with a population of 57,000. I prefer the Kettering in Tasmania. Postcode 7155. Population around 1000.

Here's why.

I like Kettering because there's a notable absence of either scorn or derision when collecting Post Office mail wearing muddy wellies and clothes from the charity shop.

I like Kettering because where else would a charming post office lady offer you three free zucchinis along with your letters?

I like Kettering because you can lose six-love at tennis and still be friends with your conqueror who may well repeat the same dose next week.

I like the coastal tracks where the wind whispers through the trees and offshore sunbathing seals are the only companions.

I like sailing an el-cheapo fibreglass boat to Dennes Point and back pretending it's a voyage of courage, determination, bravery and knowing that you'll be back in time for tea.

I like the community's can-do attitude and a determination to protect what we have.

I like the treasures at the free library at Kettering Hall and the photographs in the foyer echoing times past.

I like the white-fenced cricket oval and the chips at the shop.

I like the nearby bush garden, which was once a gravel dump.

I like the welcoming embrace of the hills behind the townsite.

I like the marinas where sailors gather to scrape and paint and plane and dream of fresh voyages.

I like the intellectual thrust of the blokes book club where, helped by sausage rolls and fruit cake, the world can be put back in running order in less than two hours.

I like the willingness of people to collect roadside litter - cans, food wrappings, milk cartons - dumped by uncaring people lacking a sense of duty.

But above all, I Iike driving home, passing my friend Peter's weatherboard house, past the blue house, past the church, past the symbols of local currency (horse poo $2 a bag) until finally the Channel comes into view. And that's why I prefer Kettering 7155 to Kettering, Northants and Kettering, Ohio because it's a fine place to call home.

Peter Laud

Supper provided. All welcome.

Next Meeting Thursday 4 July 7.30 pm

Kettering Community Hall

Kettering Community Association (KCA) Coming home

view of Fluted Cape as you approach Kettering

In the Community


Despite flu, colds and escapees to warmer climes, we had a very lively meeting this month with great plans for the future.

Mental Health Week in October SCRRA will have a dog walk along the Middleton esplanade followed by a sausage sizzle. Details later.

First Aid CourseThere are only 2 places left, so better get your application in ASAP.

Street LibrariesTwo Library Boxes have been made with the help of the Community Shed at West Winds. One will be at the Camping grounds at Gordon and the other at the Bushfire Memorial at Middleton.

Arctic TripOne of our members recently spent three months visiting Svalbard, an Arctic region experiencing 24 hours of darkness to 24 hours of daylight. She will give a talk and photo display on Friday 23rd August. Members of the general public are invited to attend.

Other BusinessAfter a bit of persuasion by several councillors, Council has agreed to fund the sewage system at the Middleton Hall. Must be done before the end of the year!

The photos on the History panels will soon be replaced by our much-esteemed handyman as they are showing signs of decay

Next Meeting

Wednesday 10 July 2 pm

Middleton Community Hall All welcome

SCRRA meets 2nd Wednesday of each month

South Channel Ratepayers & Residents (SCRRA) Latest News

Svalbard

Svalbard

In the Community

West Winds Community Centre Newsletter February 2019 15

Next Meeting

Monday 1 July 7.30 pm

Q & A: A panel of our Club’s finest address your gardening questions

Middleton Community Hall All welcome to attend.

South Channel Garden Club

I have many plants in my garden, some more successful than others. One mark of success is the ability to survive dry conditions, look attractive, create interesting colour, form and texture, and survive the ravages of our wild friends!

One group of plants that ticks all these boxes is Acacia Cognata in its many forms.

Although its common name is Bower wattle or River wattle, we know one of its most common cultivars as “Limelight”.

I realise that I set great store by these plants, as I have several cultivars in the garden.

“Limelight” is a low growing, compact form, that forms a weeping ball of foliage. I’ve seen them growing over banks, where the foliage forms a soft cascade. They also look terrific in a mixed bed, as their compact lime green foliage adds contrast amongst other shrubs.

“Fettuccine” is a slightly larger shrub to about 60 cm, with slightly larger crinkly leaves. Still beautifully green cascading foliage.

“Copper Tips” is a small tree with soft weeping foliage, with coppery tips to the leaves. These flower well – the usual golden balls of the acacia.

“Winter Flame” is a more compact form of Copper Tips, to about 80 cm.

“Mop top” is a standard limelight, and “Waterfall” is a standard with long cascading tresses.

I have found that new plants start slowly, but really beef up in their second season. If they dry out too much, the centre can become brown and dry. It has been suggested that they can be pruned, but I haven’t tried this.

They like well-drained soil, and like all acacias, are quite shallow rooted. In my windy garden, I stake the trees to stop them blowing out of

the ground. They can also be quite brittle.

I do find them a bit susceptible to mealy bug, scale and aphids. I apply eco oil for this. Soapy water spray could also be applied.

Now, here’s the thing, and I don’t want to raise anyone’s hopes, but…Possums don’t seem to like them, and….maybe Wallabies and Pademelons aren’t too keen either.

The second statement is based on a sample of two branches that I threw over my fence, and they didn’t get eaten. BUT, I take NO responsibility! If your plants get eaten, you heard nothing from me.

Good luck!

Kim Walker

Post ScriptIt appears that one of my test branches has been eaten, albeit reluctantly!Back to the drawing board!

In the Community


You’re Invited!To a Community Movie Screening

Friday July 5th 2019 - 7:30pmCygnet Town Hall (Supper Room)

14 Mary St. CygnetCould our lo�e o� te�hnology �e a�e��ng our �hildren�s health�

The �lm in�es�gates this �ues�on with medi�al do�tors� s�ien�sts� and people who share their personal stories.

To RS�� go to www.�lmtro�er.�om.au $15, $10 concession, pay at the door. Supper available.

Directed and produced by Sabine El Gemayel

�osted by �ilmtro�er and the Cygnet Community �rts Council Thanks to our partners The Change Makers Tasmania

�n eye-opening docu�entary a�out the true cost of living in the wireless age. �n less than a genera�on� cell phones and the �nternet have revolu�oni�ed virtually every aspect of our lives� transfor�ing how we wor�� sociali�e and co��uni-cate. �ut what are the health conse�uences of this invisi�le convenience� �enera�on �apped inves�gates the dangers

of daily exposure to wireless technologies and suggests ways to reduce overexposure.

No mobile phones please: Filmtrotter's screenings are device-free environments. We disconnect to reconnect so please turn o� phones, smartwatches, �tbits, blue-

tooth, tablets, etc. or even better, don't bring them with you!

Saturday 13 July10 am - 2 pm Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the lovely Woodbridge Hall.

Local produce, gifts and handmade wares. Food and beverages, live music and free children’s activities. Come and have a lovely day and help support the local community.

Enquiries: [email protected]

Friday 5 July7.30 pm Cygnet Town Hall (Supper Room) 14 Mary St, CygnetCould our love of technology be affecting our children’s health? The film investigates this question with medical doctors, scientists, and people who share their personal stories.

RSVP www.filmtrotter.com.au

Cost: $15, $10 concession, pay at door. Supper available

No mobile phones please: Filmtrotter’s screenings are device-free environments

Woodbridge Village Market

Saturday 3 August7 pm at Woodbridge HallAll aspiring poets, performers and appreciators of fine poetry to declaim their own poetry or recite from their favourite poet.

Poem should not exceed 10 mins.

BYO plates to sharePrizes and fun

Poets: please book by emailGreg [email protected] by gold coin donation, fundraising throughout the night.A Woodbridge Community Association fundraiser for the Village Green Project

Poetry Night

Generation Zapped

Friday 27 July 7.30 pmWoodbridge Hall Perry’s Pictures’ Film Society movie night is held once a month. DVD projected films. Movie starts at 7.30pm. Includes interval and a chance to enjoy supper for an additional $2.

This Month: Movie to be advised

$30 yearly membership ($20 concession)Enquiries: Graham Rae 0432 202 790

Perry's Pictures

In the Community: What's on


Starts on 23 JulyYouth Film Productions are offering a film making course for students in grades 5-8. Delivered by Brianna Lory, local teacher and film maker with support by Michael Gissing, a multi award-winning film maker.

The workshop teaches how to plan, pro-duce and edit a film using free software and easily available technology and the Community Sound Kit.

Students will have the knowledge and skills to continue making films independently.

Costs $130 - enrolments are now open.

For more information and enrolment please go to cygnetartscouncil.com Follow links to Youth Film Productions.

Sunday 21 July 2.30 pm – 5 pm at Kettering HallFeaturing Gypsy3-O and local visual artist Kerry ThompsonCovering the repertoire of Django Reinhardt and traditional. Toe tapping tunes and old favourites are given a gypsy twist. Featuring Ben Brinkhoff on Double Bass, Danny Healy on Clarinet, Jamie Pregnell on Guitar, and Alf Jackson on drums.For a unique experience, talented and colourful local visual artist, Kerry Thompson, will create art works in response to the music and performers.Watch while she paints! There will also be an exhibition of her amazing paintings.Door sales -$ 15 for an enjoyable afternoon.

Wine and soft drinks available

crag-tas.org.au for more information

Youth Film Productions: Green Screen

Channel Regional Arts GroupJazz in July




Mondays & Wednesdays

Still operating in The Channel.

Delivery to your door on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Frozen meals can be provided.

Enquiries: Christine 0428 884 311

Meals on Wheels

Wednesdays & Fridays 8 am Meet at Kettering Hall, Kettering

Heart Foundation Walking is a network of free community based walking groups with volunteer walking guides (duration of walks approx. 75 - 90 minutes). Enquiries: Elspeth 6267 4642

Kettering Walkers

Sunday 7 July 2 - 4 pmMirandaJack Custom Shoes is having an open workshop.

For one afternoon only come and discover how a concept becomes reality while still being able to cope with that pesky bunion or pair of orthotics.

Melissa will show you the steps from idea, design, pattern development, foot map-ping, last building through to construction. Plenty of Q and A time as well foot candy to look over.

RSVP by 5th July by email to [email protected] or phone Melissa on 0408 671567

Limited numbers. Private address in Margate

Monday 8 July 10.30 – 11.30 amFlag Raising Ceremony: at SETAC, GP Rooms 7393 Channel Hwy, Cygnet. Join the Aboriginal Community in solidarity and raise our flag in celebration. Join us for morning tea.

More information and to book (free event) facebook.com/setacaus

Saturday 13 July 11 am – 3 pmFilm & BBQ: at Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary St, Cygnet.

Film screening of Aboriginal families in the Channel and Huon, sharing their experiences.

More information and to book (free event) facebook.com/setacaus

Meet the cobbler or is it a cordwainer?

NAIDOC/SETAC Flag Raising and Film & BBQ


Channel Anglican & Uniting Church Channel Anglican & Uniting Church servicesat the Uniting Church, Woodbridge.

Uniting Service: Sunday 14th & 21st 9:30amAnglican Service: Sunday 7th & 28th 9.30am

Phone 6292 1778 or 0487 336 889

Channel Uniting Church

Channel PC RepairsDavid Flockart I The Channel RegionFor internet and networking problems, virus and spy removal, repairs and upgrades. New PCs, laptops, second-hand PCs and parts. Repair call out service by appointment.Phone: 0437 177 651 or 6267 4658

Colleen FrostPO Box 292 I Kettering

Civil Marriage Celebrant

For all occassions - weddings, namings and funerals.Phone: 6267 4947 or 0428 978 133

Hems And MoreClothing Alterations & Curtain MakingOver 25 years of trade experience in design, pattern making and garment manufacturing. Friendly, reliable. Pick up and delivery service.Phone: Regina 0409 955 505Email: [email protected]

Integrated BodyworkMon - Fri. 2241 Channel Highway, SnugHolistic Bodywork & Mineral AnalysisBowen Therapy I Massage I ReflexologyAccredited therapist. Sports and general injuries, aches and pains, stress and fatigue, autoimmune conditions. Seniors Discount.Phone: Yvonne Roberts 0400 914 105

Nest Property - Huon ValleyChenoa Burns I The Huon, Channel & BeyondBusiness Owner / Property Consultant. Chenoa has an unwavering passion for property and is your friendly local agent in the Channel.Phone: 0433 214 494Email: [email protected]

Phil’s Framing1640 Channel Highway I ‘Brookfield’, MargateCustom art framing for paintings, posters, photographs and certificates. Other services include glass replacement and delivery.Phone: 0447 413 332Email: [email protected]

Rural Television ServicesJohn Bell I The Huon & Channel RegionRadio and TV Reception SpecialistFully qualified technician with 30 years experience. Antennas and radio reception. TV tuning.Phone: John Bell 0408 125 250

Snug Butchery2203 Channel Highway I Snug6.30am - late I Monday - FridayCome and see Darren and his friendly staff. Great weekly specials. Fresh eggs, smoked fish, meats, oysters and more.Phone: 6267 9127

Woodbridge Village Store3446 Channel Highway I WoodbridgeOpen 7 days a weekCoffee, drinks, cake, sweets, sandwiches and pies. Groceries, local and organic, meat, milk and cheese. Newspapers and greeting cards. Ice, bait and fishing tackle. Local art and craft.Phone: 6267 4044

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West Winds Membership

Enlarge and enrich your community by becoming a member

of West Winds Community Centre.

Your support can ensure the facility stays in the community.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ONLY

$5.50

Membership benefits include:

• Discounts on gymnasium use

• Free use of the West Winds library

• Being part of the community centre

• Participate and vote at the Annual General Meeting

• Being part of the Management Committee

West Winds Community Centre is funded by the Crown through the Department of Communities Tasmania.

Woodbridge Online Access Centre is funded through the Department of Education.

Wombats Child Care Centre is partly funded by the State Government through the Educa-tion Department, Education and Care Unit.

The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Management Committee. Details of the Management Committee can be found on the West Winds website westwindscommunitycentre.com.au.

West Winds Community Centre3528 Channel HighwayWoodbridge TAS 7162

PO Box 59Woodbridge TAS 7162

Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 3pm

p 6267 4713e [email protected] westwindscommunitycentre.com.au

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