A day of sustainable gardening, nature and wellbeing — and of course heaps of sunflowers.
The annual celebration of all things sunny and flowery is back!
Workshops and experiences ranging from biodiverse organic gardening and fresh food farming, composting and fermentation, bush foods and science, art therapy, flower arranging and more.
Live music and local food and drink to top it all off.
Car and Bike show to raise money for South East Suns Woman's Football Club and Triabunna Cricket Club.
Swansea Community Market
Held every month, on the second Saturday from 10am-1pm at the Town Hall.
Showcasing local art, craft and seasonal fresh produce.
We also have a morning tea room with tasty treats, tea and coffee.
New stallholders always welcome.
Spring Bay Mill is your one-stop School Camp shop on the east coast of lutruwita/Tasmania.
Large glamping tents to share. Heaps of indoor and outdoor spaces. Beaches and boat rides. Organic food gardens, worm farms and beehives. Engaging historical site tours. And an in-house chef to cook for and with the kids.
Come to our upcoming Open Day to see the facilities, stay for afternoon tea and chat with us about co-creating a camp to suit your curriculum and budget.
Commemorating 200 years of the Amos Family in Australia. This historic event will be held at the family estates at Cranbrook, Tasmania. A daytime event of two days – open to family members, relatives and interested parties and showcasing the homesteads, Gala Kirk, Amos Cemetery and much more. Note: Your ticket covers the entire weekend.
SPOKE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL (SPOKE) is a unique event that celebrates the love of motorbikes and the joy of racing and riding in Tasmania. The festival features a combination of motorcycle races, demonstrations and the best of Tasmania’s locally produced food, beer, wine and spirits, local artists and musical entertainment, workshops, sales and merchandise, family-friendly activities, and glamping options for campers who want that extra bit of Tasmanian luxury. Held on a privately owned beach on Tasmania’s East Coast, SPOKE celebrates Tasmania’s distinct and pristine natural environment and is one of very few motorcycle festivals with stunning ocean views. The event is designed to build on Tasmania’s interest in motorsports, motorcycles and the motorcycle lifestyle and provides a forum for individuals, families, businesses, and those interested in motorbikes and motorsports to meet, race, share stories, learn, showcase new merchandise, all within a relaxed, fun, and family-friendly festival environment.
The Coles Bay Triathlon is held within the natural reserves of beautiful Coles Bay, on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. Learn more about Coles Bay here. The most exciting triathlon of the year, held in arguably the most scenic surrounding in Australia. A 1.9 km swim, 90 km ride and 21.1 km run (Half), 375/10/2.5 (Enticer) and 500/20/5 (Sprint), with the most spectacular natural back drop you will ever experience. Coles Bay is situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park.
Bicheno Market: 9am - 1pm @ Bicheno Lions Park
Black Dog Ride's iconic annual 1 Dayer aims to start a National conversation about depression and suicide prevention.
Help Black Dog Ride get the country talking and join your local 1 Dayer on 20th March 2022.
8 Australians take their lives every single day, that's one Aussie every 3 hours losing their life to the black dog.
On the third Sunday of March, Black Dog Ride is uniting under one banner with one voice on one single day to amplify a national message of hope, awareness and prevention. Let's get the conversation started, register for the Black Dog Ride 1 Dayer 2022 today!
From the creators of Where Song Began (***** Limelight Magazine) & Songs of Disappearance (#2 on the ARIA Charts), this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory shorebirds as they connect continents and cultures. A cinematic concert experience, Life on Land’s Edge draws on art, science, and music from across the ages. Spectacular footage and soundscapes set the scene for two of Australia's most adventurous musicians. Be immersed in one of nature's greatest stories. The Bowerbird Collective | Simone Slattery, violin & Anthony Albrecht, cello The 60-minute performance is followed by a Q&A. For more information visit Bowerbird Collective
“Stepping into the Future” twilight careers Expo has now been set for Thursday March 31st. The careers booklet will be launched at this event.
To present the proposal for redevelopment of the: SWANSEA MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT
Meeting Date: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Meeting Time: 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Location: Main Street Boardwalk Adjacent
The latest design drawings for the proposed Projects are available on Council’s website https://gsbc.tas.gov.au/community-projects/major-projects/ and for viewing at the Triabunna Council Office. The display will be available for viewing, questions, and comments at the community consultation.
APRIL 8 - 10, 2022 | The festival’s theme for 2022 is Kelp Forests, which play a vital role in the ecosystems of the East Coast and have been a staple for East Coast lutruwita / Tasmania Aboriginal people from the region for thousands of years.
To present the proposal for redevelopment of the: BICHENO GULCH FORESHORE AND ESPLANADE UPGRADE
Meeting Date: Saturday 16 April 2022
Meeting Time: 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Location: At the Bicheno Triangle – Opposite the IGA
The latest design drawings for the proposed Projects are available on Council’s website https://gsbc.tas.gov.au/community-projects/major-projects/ and for viewing at the Triabunna Council Office. The display will be available for viewing, questions, and comments at the community consultation.
Bicheno Market: 9am - 1pm @ The Bicheno Lions Park
You are invited to our second Electric-Hybrid Vehicle Show to be held at the Village Community Centre in Triabunna.
WHERE: The Village, 20 Melbourne Street Triabunna
WHEN: Sunday 17 April 2022
SWANSEA RSL SUB-BRANCH INC. ANZAC Day Services on 25th April, 2022, at the Cenotaph, Heritage Museum Gardens, are as follows; 6:00am Dawn Service, 10:30am Parade on Franklin Street. 11:00am ANZAC Day Service. Only Service and Ex-Service Personnel and the Drum Corp will be permitted to march in the Parade. Marshalling will be at the Football […]
At Spring Bay Mill we partner with values driven organisations to present events and host gatherings. We especially love to support creative content making. Spring Bay Mill is proud to host the Very Short Film Festival on the 20th of May, with more clever clips from a whole new batch of visual storytellers. The Premiere […]
Join in for a fun evening line dancing to some great country music.
Where: Buckland Hall - 22 Kent Street, Buckland.
When: Monday Evenings
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $6.00
A Community Choir that meets for song, music, fun and good company.
Where: Every Monday at 3:30 - 5:00pm
Where: The Orford Community Hall - 33 Charles Street, Orford
Admission: Gold Coin Donation
We have a sing-along each Monday Fortnight and a performance choir on alternate Monday. You may wish to be part of both groups or just one.
Contact: Mary-Margret Gibson on 0419 502 022
Or just turn up!
For the Baby Boomer and anyone who wants to join the fun
Held at the Orford Golf Club
Tuesdays at 9:30am
Admission: $5.00
For Further information, please phone Anna Johnston on 6257 3624
Spring Bay Community & Health Centre (SBCHC) 6123 4020
All People Welcome
Passengers should make a contribution towards our trips outside Triabunna and Orford areas.
A free Mindfulness Program is coming to Bicheno. These courses that are available offer proven strategies for reducing stress, increasing wellbeing and helping to manage anxiety and depression, and we'd love to make sure you are aware of this great opportunity. Monday 20 June at the Health and Resource Centre Join in for a cuppa […]
Yoga at the Triabunna Community Hall
Friday Mornings 9:00am - 10:00am
No equipment required
All enquires please phone Sue on 0429 326 780
$ 5.00 per session.
A free Mindfulness Program is coming to Bicheno.
These courses that are available offer proven strategies for reducing stress, increasing wellbeing and helping to manage anxiety and depression, and we'd love to make sure you are aware of this great opportunity.
Monday 23rd May at the Health and Resource Centre
Join in for a cuppa at 9am
Feel free to stay on for a little of the program, or the lot - come give it a try!
9.15am to 2.30pm (lunch included)
Applications from Tasmanian adults can be made online before Monday: at https://mindfulnessaus.com.au/find-a-course/ Or come along on the day to learn more.
Spring Bay Community & Health Centre (SBCHC) 6123 4020
All People Welcome
Passengers should make a contribution towards our trips outside Triabunna and Orford areas.
Bring Morning tea.
The Swansea Chamber of Commerce Presents Paint the Town Red Cocktail Party
Each year Swansea and its businesses and store fronts, joins Dark Mofo's State wide campaign to 'paint their town red'.
To kick off the festivities, the Chamber are throwing a cocktail party on the 4th of June at 6:30pm - 11:30pm. The event will be have live music from the talented Troy Barrett, you will receive a drink on arrival and canapés throughout the night. There will be a Bar, as well as Splendid Gin will be having a pop up bar, to sling your cocktails!
There will be a lucky door prize which you can win a Nights Accommodation at Spring Bay Mill's Beach Shack, worth a value of $450, there will also be best dressed prizes!
The Theme is, you guessed it RED!
Help us celebrate this fun occasion!
Tickets Available on the below link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/paint-the-town-red-cocktail-party-swansea-tickets-33622341227
Come along for this great community night out!