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The "Launceston Poppies" Branch of the
Australasian Shirley Club, meets for lunch on the 4th Friday
each month. All local 'Shirley's' are invited to join in for
fun, food and friendship. For more info contact Shirley Mercer
on 63432188 |
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Museum Playgroup introduces youngsters and
their carers to the museum, every third Wednesday of the month
at the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Royal Park. Bookings
are essential Ph 63233777 weekdays between 9-4pm. Cost is $5 per
child $4.50 conc. |
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Launceston School For Seniors offers a wide
variety of interesting and enjoyable subjects for anyone over
fifty. General fee for any number of subjects is $30 per term of
ten weeks. Courses are held Mon from Fri 9.30am at 8 High St and
51 York St. For further information Phone G Laogghborough on
63947589 or barry Lumley on 63430346 |
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Appin Hall
Children’s Foundation offers short term respite accommodation to
children and their families suffering serious illness including
leukaemia, cystic fibrosis, cancer, diabetes and recovery from
surgery along with young folk disadvantaged by destitution and
homelessness in Tasmania and Australia.
Appin
Hall Children's Foundation currently operates from a 108 acre
site at Erriba in Northwest Tasmania. The property's Respite
Centre has the capacity to accommodate 15 children and 3 carers.
Disabled accommodation is available with 2 beds and bathroom
facilities.
To find out
more visit the website
www.AppinHall.com
or phone
6492 1277. |
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REDWATER CREEK STEAM AND
HERITAGE SOCIETY operates steam train rides on the first
full weekend of every month from the original Sheffield
railway station. Trains run every half hour from 11am till
4pm on Sat. & Sun. This is a community project operated
entirely by volunteers. Only $4 for adults, $2 accompanied
child (5 to 16 years), with reductions for families,
pensioners & students. More information Beth Pagel 64 911
613 (office hours) Peter Martin 64 247 348 (evenings)
Website:
www.redwater.org.au
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SANE Australia has a new helpline number,
1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263)
SANE provides information and advice about symptoms, treatments,
and support services for those affected by mental illness, and
also for their family and friends Website.
www.sane.org |
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Why did the chicken cross the road? Do you
want to know? Then you will have to buy the book. Author is Camp
Quality and the title is 'Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?
All proceeds from sales go to Camp Quality The book is perfect
as a Christmas stocking filler for kids of all ages, and
reflects the passion that Camp Quality has in the power of fun
to help sick kids overcome the challenges that cancer brings.
Australian RRP is $12.99. |
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Launceston City Council is aiming to set up
guided walks in the Cataract Gorge and is looking for volunteers
to conduct interpretive tours. If you are 18 years or over, fit,
have an outgoing personality, like dealing with people and have
a love of the outdoors then call the volunteer coordinator on
6344 7685 or 0407 359 362 to find out more. |
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The Lions Club of Launceston South meets on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 6.30pm in the
Clubrooms at 18 Merino Street, Kings Meadows. All visitors and
potential members are welcome to attend. Lions are made up of
volunteers who are about making a difference in communities,
locally, nationally and overseas. Contact Lawrence on 6344 9620
or 0417 328 216 for more information. |
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Tresca Community Centre at Exeter holds
ongoing activities including arts and crafts, Men's Shed,
playgroup, Autism support group, Mothers and Babies, Chat 'n'
Play, Tresca Walkers and more. Contact the centre on 6394 4231
if you would like to know more. |
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Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation is held weekly at
the Community Health Centre, McHugh Street, Kings Meadows on
Thursdays at 7pm.
SAHAJA = born with, spontaneous, easy YOGA = union MEDITATION =
thoughtless awareness, the present, Now, silence. For more
information please phone 6245 1476 or
www.freemeditation.com |
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Friends of the Trevallyn Reserve hold a
working bee on the second Saturday of every month and work in
areas which are controlled either by the Launceston City Council
or by the Parks Department. Tasks include weeding, collecting
seeds for revegetation, education on flora and fauna and
monitoring endangered species. No heavy lifting is involved and
all equipment is provided. If you would like to become involved
contact Roy on 6334 6787 or Jenny on 6331 0008. |
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The Lupus Association of Tasmania holds
regular support group meetings on
the 4th Thursday of each month commencing at 10.30am.
Contact 6343 3078 for more details regarding the venue. |
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Wattle Group has been servicing our community
for 22 years and needs committed volunteers to help in a range
of areas, to maintain support to the frail aged, younger persons
with a disability and their carers. If you some spare time and
would like to help out please contact the Wattle Group Inc on
1300 369 150 for more information. |
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Friends of the Trevallyn Reserve holds a
working bee on the second Saturday of every month and work in
areas which are controlled either by the Launceston City Council
or by the Parks Department. Tasks include weeding, collecting
seeds for revegetation, education on flora and fauna and
monitoring endangered species. No heavy lifting is involved and
all equipment is provided. If you would like to become involved
contact Roy on 6334 6787 or Jenny on 63310008. |
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The George Town Baha'i Group holds regular
meetings to reflect on the writings of the world's religions.
They meet every third Thursday of each month at 10.30am in the CWA Room at 6 Sorrell, Street George Town. Call Christine
or Ron on 6382 4790. |
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Is your school looking for a fun and healthy
way to raise money for computers, library, sports equipment and
those important extras? Last year over one thousand schools
combined fun, fitness and fundraising by holding a Golden Circle
Fun Run. This program is designed especially for schools with no
up front costs and fantastic prizes. For more details phone 1300
733 788. Golden Circle and City Park Radio proudly supporting
our local schools. |
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Launceston ITC Communicators invites people
to gain confidence and public speaking skills in a friendly
environment. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each
month starting 6.30pm at the Launceston RSL building, Wellington
Street, Launceston.
Contact Dulcia 6330 1844 or Carol 6334 8384 |
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The Trevallyn Bowls and Community Club (Inc)
invites you to "Get on the Green" at Trevallyn Bowls Club, Gorge
Road, Trevallyn. Great opportunity for beginners, free coaching,
all equipment supplied and a great social atmosphere. Season
begins Tuesday, 31st January for 8 weeks, 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Registration fee included in weekly cost of $10.00. Contact
Gordon 6331 9081 for more detail. |
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The Australian Veterinary Association is
advising pet owners to lessen the risk of snake-bite to their
animals this summer by spring cleaning their backyards. Snakes
are most likely to be attracted into backyards when they are
searching for water during dry periods and they will seek the
cover of long grass, rubbish and wood-heaps. They can also be
attracted to mice which may be found around compost heaps.
The majority of snake-bite cases occur in rural and
outer-suburban areas, however some animals are also bitten when
left to roam around water-courses in metropolitan areas.
Pet owners are encouraged to try and identify the breed of snake
responsible but should not endanger themselves in the process.
Sick animals should be immobilised and rushed immediately to the
vet for treatment. |
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If you're interested in volunteering with
Indigenous communities, and have skills to spare, then here's a
great opportunity for you. Indigenous Community Volunteers is a
national organisation that links volunteers with indigenous
communities with the aim of increasing their business and
employment potential. The kinds of skills are varied and many ..
phone 1800 819 542 for more information. |
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People are needed to join Conservation
Volunteers Australia in work proposed for the Granite Point
Conservation area in Bridport. This area is one of several
priority coastal regions in Australia that will receive
practical care over the next two years. If you'd like to help
phone 6334 9985 or visit
www.shellcoastalvolunteers.com |
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Volunteers are needed for the Community Information Centre at
the Launceston General Hospital. The centre provides information
on hospital and support services for patients, their families
and members of the public. For more details .. phone 6348 7013
or call in to the office on Level 3. |
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Glenhaven Family Care would like to hear from
anyone who could provide a young person who is homeless, or at
risk of homelessness, with care in your own home. If you have a
spare room, like young people, and would like to become part of
a team, then call Stuart on 6334 4545. The PASS program
(placement and support program) is for young people between the
ages of 13 to 18 years. If you'd like more information .. phone
6334 4545. |
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G R O W -- is a mutual support, self help
group that provides support and direction for people who suffer
from depression .. stress .. loneliness and anxiety. GROW groups
are voluntary, anonymous and confidential. The Launceston group
meets every Thursday morning from 11am at "Viewpoint" - 52
Frankland Street. If you'd like more information .. phone 6362
2681 or 6327 1160. |
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The George Town Baha’i
Group holds regular meetings to reflect on the writings of
the world’s religions. Baha’is believe in the underlying
unity and oneness of the world’s religions. George Town
Group meets every third Thursday of the month at 2.00pm in
the CWA room at 6 Sorell Street. Call Christine or Ron Price
for more information on 63824790. The next meeting is on
Jan. 18, 2007. All are welcome.
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