The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Friday 5 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

Come one, come all! Relay For Life - an event that is both enjoyable and touching - contributes to raising vital funds for the Cancer Council's research, prevention, and supportive care services. Relay offers a wonderful opportunity for the East Coast community to acknowledge and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their caregivers, as well as pay tribute to loved ones lost and to raise money to help save more lives. Every dollar raised in Tasmania, stays in Tasmania! Be a part of the multitude of Australians who participate in the Cancer Council's Relay For Life every year and help pave the way to a cancer-free future. Sign up or join a team in the Triabunna 2024 Relay today!

Where: Triabunna Recreational Ground 
Date: Saturday 6 April 2024 
Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm 

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running […]

Saturday 27th April 2024  - 08:30 - 14:30 The Devil of a Swim was first created by Australian Survivor Winner and Multi Olympic Gold Medalist Shane Gould in 2009. Hosted […]

BICHENO 

Bicheno RSL holds two marches each ANZAC Day – 05:45 and 10:45, along Burgess St from the Bicheno IGA at the corner of Foster St, to the Bicheno Memorial Hall / Cenotaph at the corner of James St.
The march takes approximately 10 minutes and the ceremony a further 20 minutes.

SWANSEA  

ANZAC Day Services on 25th April 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 Oval and parade along Franklin St to Maria St and return to the Cenotaph at the Heritage Museum Gardens.

 Franklin Street will be closed to traffic from 10.30 to 11.40. Traffic will be diverted via River Road, from Maria St to Victoria Street. SES and Police will be in attendance.

TRIABUNNA

5km, 2km, 1km and 200m swimming events conducted by Bicheno Surf Life Saving Club

When: 27 April 2024 
Where: Waubs Bicheno SLSC, Jetty Rd, Bicheno
Time: Start: 7:30am Finishes: 12:00pm

For more information visit the Council website - https://www.bichenoslsc.com.au/devil-of-a-swim 

An evidence-informed presentation with a focus on increasing awareness about mental health, suicide and reducing stigma. 

Where: Wednesday 15 May 2024 
Time: 6pm - 7pm 
Where: Triabunna Hall 

All welcome. Free to attend 

What to expect: Mental Health 101, signs and sympotms of mental health issues, help seeking avenues and tolls and strategies for building resilience and supportive conversations. 

Brought to you the the Spring Bay Rotary! 

Glamorgan Spring Bay Emergency Services Volunteers Info Night & BBQ

DATE: Monday 20 May 2024 
TIME: 6:30pm 
LOCATION: Swansea Emergency Services Hub 

Presentation by Mitch McPherson from SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY. 

June 11th @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Join in for a delightful evening at Triabunna Tivoli as they present the mystery/comedy “Wicked Little Letters”  

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the cinematic journey begins. 
Venue: Triabunna Community Hall
 
Tickets are just $5 and can be snagged at the door. Grab your friends, family, or that special someone for a night filled with laughter, love, and timeless entertainment. See you there! 

June 15th @ 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Join in for a delightful afternoon at Triabunna Tivoli as they present 'Portrait of a Distant Land' for National Reconciliation Week.

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: Doors open at 1:30 pm
Venue: Triabunna Community Hall
 
Free Entry, Food available incorporating Indigenous ingredients. 

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the Buckland Church as ThylaSing present a song cycle that explores the adventure of death from before the beginning to well after the end. Afterlife gives voice to the dying, the dead, the grieving and the relieved, the coroners and the taxidermists and all those who struggle to let go of what is gone. An unexpected journey, with shades of humour through the shadows, following through to the one certain end. Afterlife is a new work by Nic Courto, performed by popular, award-winning Hobart based ensemble ThylaSing. 

Where: Buckland Church
When: Saturday the 15th June at 2:00pm
To purchase tickets please click here. 

Come and join Cancer Council Tasmania to learn about cancer supportive care services in Tasmania, including some useful techniques for how you can support your family, friends and the broader community. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet with a member of their supportive care team after the session.

The session will be held on Tuesday the 18th June, from 2pm at May Shaw Health Centre (37 Wellington Street, Swansea)

Please contact Louise Stalker for any inquiries: 0437 167 826

For more information, please contact the Cancer Council Tasmania Supportive Care Team by Phoning 1300 65 65 85 or emailing supportservicessouth@cancertas.org.au 

Strengthening Resilience to a Changing Climate

Join Drought Ready Tasmania for a morning tea and a community conversation to share solutions and insights into how to strengthen local resilience on the East Coast. Contribute to our reginal plan and hear about funding and support available to implement it. 

Where: The Village Triabunna (20 Melbourne Street, Triabunna)
When: Wednesday 19th of June (10:00am - 12:00pm)

To attend please RSVP here

Come and join Cancer Council Tasmania to learn about cancer supportive care services in Tasmania, including some useful techniques for how you can support your family, friends and the broader community. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet with a member of their supportive care team after the session.

The session will be held on Wednesday the 19th June, from 10am at the Spring Bay Community Health Centre (3 Melbourne Street, Triabunna)

Please contact Louise Stalker for any inquiries: 0437 167 826

For more information, please contact the Cancer Council Tasmania Supportive Care Team by Phoning 1300 65 65 85 or emailing supportservicessouth@cancertas.org.au 

The Child Health Nurse will be visiting Swansea on Friday the 21st of June at the Community Health Centre (9 Schouten Court, Swansea)

To make an appointment please call Michele @ Campbell Town Community Health Centre on 6774 8043 or 0439 431 852

Our 24-hour Parenting Line offers information and support: telephone 1300 808 178 - for the cost of a local call, normal mobile charges apply. 

Annual Winter Solstice Swim

Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network is hosting the 5th Annual Winter Solstice Swim. Bring your bathers, wetsuits, caps, etc. Maria Voices will be performing and there will be a BBQ and refreshments.

Donations Only - Cash Event

When: Saturday 22nd June 2024 (7:30am in the water by 8:00)

Where: Raspins Beach Orford - Sail and Surf Centre

Join The Chamber of Commerce in Swansea for the first 'Progressive Dinner Party' for Paint the Town Red.

Start your night at the brand new Alimento on Franklin street in Swansea for drinks & canapes, before jumping on a bus and heading out to Milton Vineyard at Cranbrook for a exciting dinner, before returning to Swansea and ending your night at the Swansea RSL sub branch for dessert, lucky door & best dressed prizes & karaoke.

Dress Code : RED

When: 22nd June from 5pm-9:30pm

Includes: X2 complimentary drinks, canapés, dinner, dessert & transport.

Tickets are available at the Swansea RSL or to purchase online please click here.

Services Australia delivers Government payments and services.

They provide support to customers through collaboration in the community. They make the services more accessible by working with the community and third-party organisations. They help to support people experiencing vulnerability and complex issues, increasing awareness of agency services. 

The local Community Engagement Officers are Angela and Kayte and they will be visiting the Spring Bay Community & Health Centre on Tuesday the 25th June from 10:00am to 12:00pm.