MARCH 2018 CENTRAL COAST TOURISM NEWS AND EVENTS
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MARCH 2018 CENTRAL COAST
TOURISM NEWS AND EVENTS
Wings Wildlife Park – Sunday 11th March
Pack your picnic blankets, chairs, hats & sunscreen and bring your family and friends
along to the Grasshopper Carnival on Sunday the 11 th of March. Don’t forget to bring along
your fishing rods and try your luck in catching a fish.
Starting at 10am and running through till 4pm, there will be food and refreshments,
activities, attractions, live entertainment, stalls and much more. Entry to the carnival is
free however wildlife park entry and camping fees still apply. Find the Grasshopper
carnival on Facebook for more information and share to get the word out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/169782250225766/
MG CAR CLUB OF TASMANIA NATIONAL MEETING 2018
ULVERSTONE Friday 30th March to Tuesday 3rd April
Easter 2018 will see the MG car club of Tasmania hosting the MG National Meeting on the Central
coast with Ulverstone being the primary Venue. This is the first time in nearly fifty years that it is
being held in a regional area.
The meeting starts on Friday the 30th with registrations and car eligibility being checked, this will
take place at the sports centre. Friday evening is a meet and greet for all the participants.
Saturday is our Concourse d’ Elegance starting at 10 am at Anzac Park, members of the public are
very welcome to come and view a great line up of cars (no charge).
Sunday is competition day with a Hill Climb at Oonah Road, Highclere, starting at 8.30 am. Once
again spectators are welcome. For participant’s not doing the Hill Climb there is a Navigational
Run starting at the Ulverstone sports Stadium and finishing who knows where.
Sunday, we have a theme night at the Sports Centre for all the participants.
Monday, we have a Motorkhana at the Penguin Sports Centre starting at 8am - once again spectators are welcome. For
those that are not competing, there will be a non-competitive social run enabling participants the opportunity to enjoy a
casual drive, this will start at the Ulverstone Sports Centre at 9am going via Sheffield finishing at Cradle Mountain for
lunch returning via Wilmot.
Monday evening is a formal Dinner & Trophy presentation
night for all participants
Then a final breakfast at Pier 01 on the Tuesday morning.
So be prepared to see a lot of people with cars from interstate
& as far away as China, the UK, and the USA around at Easter,
so please make them feel welcome as they love to talk about
their cars.
Numbers to this event have exceeded expectations and the MG Car Club of Tasmania has had to close entries early as
they have almost reached their limit of 400 people attending.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Tickets are now on sale at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre for the Ulverstone
Repertory Theatre Society Inc.’s latest production 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
Opening night at the Leven Theatre is Friday 20th April. Further dates include Saturday
21st April, Friday 27th April, Saturday 28th April, Friday 4th May and Saturday 5th May at
8pm. And there is a Matinee at 2pm on Saturday 28th April.
Cost is $25 adults and $22 Concession and Children.
Synopsis of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
In 1886, a monster is terrorizing the seas, sinking ships! Three unlikely companions board
a warship in search of the beast, only to discover that it is not a monster but an engine of
destruction a submarine boat. The trio are captured by the vessel’s commander, Captain
Nemo, and accompany him on a wacky adventure under the sea.
The play is unlike anything the Ulverstone Repertory Society have ever done before. It will
be visually spectacular as the cast explore under the sea, on a mysterious island and live in
a submarine.
The show will be enjoyed by all ages.
NEW ACCOMMODATION
This newly renovated, waterfront, luxury home is a great base for exploring the many natural
attractions of the NW coast of Tasmania.
It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king bed, ensuite and ocean
view. The second bedroom has a queen and the third 2 single bunks. The kitchen, dining,
lounge features a spacious open plan layout with northerly ocean views and southerly forest
view.
The standard nightly rate (min 2 nights) for 2 adults sharing one room is $150 plus a $50
cleaning fee (per stay). Additional charges are $30 per extra person/night.
For bookings phone Sue on 0438155545.
ROVING AMBASSADORS
The Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre is constantly looking for ways to enhance its visitor services.
One of those initiatives is the role of “Roving Ambassador”. This is simply an alternative
method of providing visitor information and services to people by going to them rather than
them just coming to us at our Visitor Centre, hence the name “Roving Ambassador”.
We’re inviting people to volunteer to offer their knowledge and expertise to act as Roving
Ambassadors at major local events, with the next one being our information booth at the MG
Car Club National Meeting in March and then Tastrofest in August.
You need to demonstrate the following attributes: Friendly, Personable, Approachable,
Confident, A good listener, Able to use or willing to undertake training to use an IPad/Tablet to
source visitor information, Have a good knowledge of the Central Coast and surrounding region.
The role of “Roving Ambassador” has achieved many benefits for our community and our
visitors, including:
• Ensuring our visitors have a wonderful experience and tell people about the Central
Coast
• Customer focused and commitment to providing wonderful service
• A perception by the community and our visitors of our innovative approach and trying
new things
And for our volunteers the opportunity:
• An opportunity to be more actively involved in providing visitor services.
• An opportunity to try something a bit different.
• To interact with all sorts of different people from Central Coast, our State, nationally and internationally.
• To get out and about and enjoy fresh air and sunshine.
If you are interested in becoming a “Roving Ambassador” or have any questions, please contact Susanne Clear on 6425
2839 or via email at Susanne.clear@centralcoast.tas.gov.au
ROOSTER DAY
The Ulverstone Poultry club will be trialling a rooster day as a community service. Anyone that has unwanted roosters
are welcome to bring them along to the poultry pavilion on the showgrounds in Flora Street, West Ulverstone (just
inside the entrance near the railway line and hardware store).
We ask that they be free of disease and people can pop them in a show pen. The club will either re-home them or or
humanely put them down.
This service will be provided for a gold coin donation per bird to help raise funds for the Ulverstone Poultry Club. You
are welcome to remain anonymous and a donation box will be set up for your convenience.
We will run this service on the Sunday morning straight after our open show on the Saturday and again in August on
the Sunday straight after our annual show. So, the first rooster day will be Sunday 29th April commencing at 9am
through to 10am and again on Sunday 12th August 9am through to 10am.
If this service to the community proves successful it will become an ongoing event.
Any queries please contact Ainslee Simpson phone 040 943 9737 or Jill Weaver 042 813 8973.
HAPPY EASTER
The Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre staff would like to wish everyone a
very Happy Easter break.
The Centre will be open daily from 9am to 5pm, and closed on Good Friday,
however due to the MG Car Club National Meeting we will have an Information
Booth over at the Recreation Centre on Good Friday.
If you have an item to add to the newsletter or would like more information, please contact Susanne Clear at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre,
phone 6425 2839, email info@coasttocanyon.com.au
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MARCH 2018
EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH 2018
Wed, Thu, Sat Penguin Golf Club - bring your golf clubs, come for a game of golf at the picturesque
Penguin Golf Club where visitors are welcome at all times. Join our competitions on
Wednesdays, ladies at 9am; Thursdays, Vets Men/Women/Visitors 9 for 9.30am start.
Saturdays, Men/Women from 8.30am. Course available other times at $20 green fee.
Penguin Golf Club, Sports Complex Road, Penguin. For further information visit
www.penguingolfclub.com.au
Mon & Thu Ulverstone Aqua Exercise Sessions – Ulverstone Swim Centre, off Leighlands Avenue,
Ulverstone. Monday and Thursdays 7pm (commencing 13 th Feb to Dec). 10 - $110 (or $12 per
session). Concession 10 - $90 (or $10 per session). For more information phone 0458 407 872.
Fri Mornings PlayConnect – Friday mornings at 9.30am to 11.00am (during school terms) at the Penguin
Playgroup Building, 46 Main Road, Penguin. Free. For 0-6yr olds who may have Autism
Spectrum Disorder characteristics, developmental delay in communication and social skills
and/or behavioural and sensory issues. Come along and connect with others, talk, play and share
information and experience. No diagnosis needed. To register your interest phone 0428 633 214
or free call 1800 171 882 Email Janine.morris@playgrouptas.org.au
Thu 1 Central Coast Garden Club Inc – Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month
except January. 1.00pm at the East Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, at the end of Parsons Street,
Ulverstone. We have a monthly newsletter, access to gardening books and videos from the club
library, coast trips to gardens of interest and nurseries, guest speakers, demonstrations, sharing
knowledge and experience, trade tables, show and tell and collectors corner, making new friends
and participation in social functions. For further information contact Sue Rodman, phone 6425
3369 or Betty Catelli, phone 6425 5203.
Thu 1 Ulverstone Garden Friends – Red Cross Hall, King Edward Street, Ulverstone. Meetings held
on the 1st Thursday of each month at 12.30pm for a friendly, social and warm atmosphere.
Admission fee $3 which includes afternoon tea. Lucky door prizes, freebies, great trade table,
guest speakers, bus trips to private gardens and nurseries. Garden orientated, with a general love
of plants for a great social afternoon. Enquiries to Betty Smith 6425 2222.
Thu 1, 8, 15, 22 Dancing with a Scottish Flavour! – Set and circle dances for fun and gentle exercise.
Ulverstone every Thursday from 10am to 11am. No partners needed, beginners welcome. For
more information contact Trina Moule, phone 6425 2630 m4tmoule@gmail.com
Thu 1, 8, 15, 22 CRIB – Ulverstone Bowls Club, Thursday nights, 7.30pm. $2 for eight games. Jack-pot plus
raffles. Bring a partner or just yourself. All Welcome. Phone 6425 1071.
Fri 2 Leighland Christian School Twilight Fair – 4pm to 8pm 45a Leighlands Avenue,
Ulverstone. Facepainting, jumping castles, photo booth, hot and cold food and drink, pony rides,
balloon art, lucky bags, cake and lego competitions, hot dogs, hot potatoes, cupcakes, pre-loved
clothing, trash and treasure, nachos, Olliebollen and more…!
Fri 2 Live @ the Wharf – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions 5.30pm
to 7.30pm. Music and performance presented by Live at the Wharf Inc. Licensed venue. Entry
$5 donation. Live @ the Wharf producers: Teresa Beck-Swindale M 0408 050 634 and Jacob
Boote 0407 156 838. Cotton Pony is one of Tassie’s freshest all original Alt-Country bands. Foot
stompin’ songs of woe and heartbreak from the swamplands of Invermay. Lead by guitarist/singer
Megan Q Pennyfeather and joined by LUrkin J Durkins (Drums), T-Dubyah (Banjo) and Curly
Sue (Double Bass).
Fri 2 Boys in the Band – Leven Theatre, Patrick Street, Ulverstone, 7.30pm. The greatest hits from
the biggest bands of all time, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Jackson 5, The Bee Gees and beyond…
To book call 6420 2900 or visit www.decc.net.au
Fri 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Complete Circuit Training – Gnomon Room, Wharf Road, Ulverstone, 9.30am start. Held
every Friday. For more information contact Michelle Howard 0411 457 905.
Fri 2 to Sun 4 Sassafras Heritage Farming Weekend – hosted by the Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania Inc.
7738 Bass Highway, Sassafras. (Look for the Fergie on the pole). 9am to 4pm Friday and Saturday
and 9am to 3pm Sunday. Adults $10, children $5 under 10 free. Steam Display, vintage cars,
chaff cutting, miniature railway, vintage tractors, Brian Fish Bullocks, vintage bikes, craft display,
vintage motors and more! Gate making competition. See the website for information. Live music
by Rino and Jade and Tania Kernaghan. Something for all the family. For further information
contact Chairman David Perry 0418 140 901. www.SassafrasHeritageFarmingWeekend.com.au
Fri 2 Tasmanian Municipal Bowls Championships – Longford Bowls Club, 3 Archer Street, Longford,
9.45am for 10.30am start. First, second and third prizes. $15 per person. Entries close, 26
February 2018. 3 Games of 10 Ends, Limited to 32 Teams, Fours (can be mixed), Lunch supplied,
casual dress. Entries to Longford Bowls Club 6391 1367, Lesley Loring 0415 058 110 or Heather
Gough 0408 408 350.
Fri 2, 9, 16, 23 Rock & Rhyme and Storytime – Ulverstone Library every Friday at 10.30am for ages 0 – 5
years. Children’s Services – explore, read and imagine at your LINC. www.linc.tas.gov.au
Fri 2 IPad Users Group – Ulverstone Library + OAC, 15 King Edward Street, Ulverstone, from 11am
to 12noon on the first Friday of each month. Free. Do you want to maximise your IPad skills and
share them with others? Speak with Tim (Thursdays and Fridays). For more information phone
6464 3120 or email ulverstone.library@education.tas.gov.au
Fri 2 Wellways to Health Free Workshops – Ulverstone LINC, 15 King Edward Street,
Ulverstone, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Join our Free workshops. Information/Registration Day March
2. Workshops commence March 9, running for 2 hours each week, for four weeks. The Wellways
to Health program supports people who may be having some difficulty in coping with life at the
moment, such as being stressed, feeling anxious or low. Sometimes life throws us some challenges
we don’t know how to deal with. This program is for people aged 18 years and over, and aims to
assist you in improving your individual wellbeing and build on your strengths and values to help
you manage your life. Bookings are essential. For further information please contact Shona Becker
6419 7010, or email tasmania@wellways.org
Sat 3 Hamilton Show
Sat 3 Elvis: An American Trilogy – Leven Theatre, Patrick Street, Ulverstone, 8pm. Take three of
the world’s leading tribute artists then start from the very beginning. Starring Vic Tevino Jnr,
Gino Monopoli and Steve Michaels. To book call 6420 2900 or visit www.decc.net.au
Sat 3 Rotary Club of Wynyard Dogfest – Wynyard Showground, from 10am to 2pm. Entry $5 per
person, dogs and kids U12 free. Sponsorship/stallholder or general enquiries: email
magsmt@gmail.com or phone Marg 0414 502 657.
Sat 3 Breastfeeding Education Classes – Saturdays 1pm to 5pm in Ulverstone. Register for a class
from the following 2018 dates: March 3, April 14, May 26, July 7, August 18, October 13 or
November 24. Cost: $20 for current Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) members, $90
per couple (includes 12 months ABA membership and the free book Breastfeeding…naturally
RRP $34.95), $75 for concession card holders. Includes afternoon tea and additional resources.
Although breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come easily and is a learned skill. Many
mothers wish they had been better informed about breastfeeding prior to the birth of their baby.
Classes are presented by trained ABA counsellors and educators in a relaxed atmosphere.
Expectant parents can: gain up-to-date knowledge and tips to prepare for the vital days, weeks
and months after baby’s birth, develop confidence to help you enjoy the rewards of breastfeeding
your baby, and discuss any questions and concerns. For more information and to register for a
class please email Marion: mrbowen@hotkey.net.au phone/text 0409 899 136 or visit
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www.breastfeeding.asn.au/classes Find us on Facebook: Australian Breastfeeding Association-
Northern Tasmania Region.
Sun 4 Country Mix & Guests – Ulverstone Bowls Club from 1.00pm to 5pm. Entry $5 per person.
Sit and relax and listen to some good country blues and Rock & Roll. Bring your lunch or nibbles.
Enquiries to Liz 0488 773 686.
Sun 4 Devonport Regatta – Mersey River 9am to 4.30pm. The 2018 Hydralink 4x4 Devonport Regatta
will be celebrating 60 years next year, with this in mind we will be providing the biggest Regatta
we have ever organised, we hope to see you all there to help support the local community and to
celebrate our 60th Anniversary.
Sun 4 Learn to Skate – Cradle Coast Junior Rollers, East Devonport Recreation Centre. Next intake
starts Sunday 4th March, 11am to 12.30pm. Also social skating available for the whole family.
Please contact cradlecoastjr@gmail.com or visit Facebook, Cradle Coast Junior Rollers. Learn to
skate/junior derby or social skate.
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Cradle Coast Farmers Market – Gnomon Pavilion, The Wharf, Ulverstone. 8.30am to
12.30pm. Every Sunday. For further information phone 0497 622 311, 6492 1340 or email
nwfmtas@gmail.com visit http://cradlecoastfarmersmarket.weebly.com/about.html or
https://www.facebook.com/#!/CradleCoastFarmersMarket
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Penguin Market – Arnold Street, Penguin. Penguin Market is northern Tasmania’s largest
market offering over 70 stalls, all under cover. Quality product lines include fine Tasmanian
woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware, handmade craft and home wares, as well as fresh
produce. Try the food court. Operates every Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Phone 0400 903 031.
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Tai Chi / Qigong Classses – Beginners Welcome, first class is free. Every Sunday morning
10-11.30am, Red Cross Hall, King Edward Street, Ulverstone. Cost $10. Phone Pauline Clayton
6429 1121. Qigong teacher with 20 years experience. Class concludes with 20 minutes of
meditation.
Sun 4, 11, 18, 25 Buddha-Heart Fellowship - Meditation, Compassion & Healing – Authentic teachings
given by resident teacher: Ven. Shih Jingang. Every Sunday at 12 Noon, Red Cross Hall, King
Edward street, Ulverstone. Donations are welcome. For enquiries visit www.buddhaname.org or
phone 0417 595 600.
Sun 4, 18 Ulverstone Miniature Railway - Maskells Road Reserve, Ulverstone. Enjoy a ride on our
miniature railway, which features three separate gauges - 3 1/2”, 5” and 7 1/4” and three
separate track layouts. Commencing at 10.30am to 3.00pm. We are open to the public every 1 st
and 3rd Sunday of the month. Open weekdays for school outings, playgroups etc., by
arrangement. Contact Allan Wilton 0409 516 290.
Mon 5 U3A 2018 Membership and Semester 1 enrolment – Gnomon Pavilion, Ulverstone
Wharf, 1pm to 3pm. Membership ($40) is for a 12-month period and entitles the member to
enrol in the courses of their choice. Enrol in person and join us on Monday 5 March or visit our
website – http://tascentralcoast.u3anet.org.au Visit our Facebook page: @u3acentralcoastTas
Mon 5, 12, 19, 26 Turners Beach Indoor Bowls Club – Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at the Turners Beach
Hall. New Members Welcome.
Mon 5, 12, 19, 26 Bingo – West Ulverstone Sports Club, Amy Street, West Ulverstone. Every Monday night
7.30pm start. For further information phone Diane 0400 822 371.
Mon 5, 12, 19, 26 Tai Chi Ulverstone – Tai Chi class every Monday afternoon at the Uniting Church Hall, Reibey
Street, Ulverstone. Breathing, balance, posture, gentle Qigong and the discipline of the Tai Chi
form. Join in at 1pm, beginners or previous practitioners welcome. For enquiries contact Barbara
on 6425 5275 or barb3taichi@gmail.com
Tue 6 Historical Machinery Club of Tas Inc. Meeting – 7.30pm Park Street, Penguin (Old
Council Depot). Open to people who collect old machinery and tractors. For further information
contact the President Brian Ling 0418 513 431.
Tue 6 King Island Show
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Wed 7 North West Film Society Screening – The Midwife. Do you love movies from around the world?
Then come to our screenings at CMAX Cinema Devonport. Annual or part memberships
available. More details on our website www.nwfs.org.au of from the CMAX Candy Bar.
Wed 7, 14, 21, 28 Talking & Walking – Ottos Grotto at 9.30am. Getting active, stepping out, company and
conversation. Enjoy the great pathways. Meet up for a 45-60 minute walk, at your own pace once
a week. For more information phone 6429 8900.
Wed 7, 14, 21, 28 Penguin Community Garden – North West Environment Centre. Penguin Community
Garden, 235 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin. Open Wednesdays 10am to 12noon. All Welcome!
https://nwec.org.au/
Thu 8 International Women’s Day Lunch Penguin – Fundraising to support our Global Sisters.
At the Penguin Historic Railway Station from 12noon to 2.30pm. Phone Celia Fuller on 0419 551
521 to secure your booking. 3 Course Vegetarian Meal, Entrée, Indian Curries and Desserts (All
meals are Gluten Free) $35 per person. Speaker Celia Fuller. India’s Women, Travel & Culture.
Nationally known Author and speaker Celia Fuller, has extensively travelled in India writing on
her experiences after spending time with families on a personal level. Through sponsorship,
weddings and remote area living, she has witnessed first hand the difficulties experienced by
women and girls in a culture where gender equality is yet to be realised. Featuring Helen Halee
Island Art.
Thu 8 International Women’s Day Morning Tea – St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Main Street,
Penguin, from 10am to 12noon. You are warmly invited to join the Lions Club of Penguin and help
celebrate International Women’s Day. At this stage we have local NW Coast motivator, Fiona
Dowling who is the founder of The Sisterhood, a group of women inspiring, supporting,
networking and encouraging friendships with likeminded women, Fiona is also an Interior
Decorator and business owner. Aimee Goodwin is a belly-dancer and is happy to show the
audience her skills in this area! If you would like to bring a friend, please do. Come along and join
in the celebrations and enjoy a scrumptious morning tea! Cost: $10, lucky door prize. RSVP: Kathy
Townsend, Lions Club of Penguin, 0409 138 664 by Tuesday 6th March 2018.
Thu 8 Noah’s Ark – Ulverstone Church of Christ, 26 Leven Street, Ulverstone, 7pm. Don’t miss one
of the most unique ministries in the world today. Have you ever been challenged to explain Noah’s
Ark and the Genesis Flood? Then here is your chance to hear Rod Walsh, aka “The Ark Man”, as
he draws from his 14 year feasibility study showing exactly how plausible the Biblical Ark was.
Complete with three amazing scale model Arks! Rod Walsh is an excellent and engaging speaker
who can expertly answer questions that most Christians still don’t know how to answer, such as
– Where did all the water go? What evidence do we see today for a global Flood? How did all the
animals fit? Were dinosaurs on the Ark? These and many other flood and creation-related
questions are answered in a fully illustrated presentation. For further enquiries phone Alan
Horne on 0418 307 425. Admission free, donations accepted. Creation resources will be
available.
Thu 8 to 30 March Gawler Gallery Exhibition – Exhibition of Tasmanian photography & coloured pencil Fantasy
Fish by local artist Jill Ball at the Gawler Gallery, Patrick Street, Ulverstone from 8 th February to
30th March. Launch 2pm Friday 16th February by Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde.
Fri 9 Live @ the Wharf – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions 5.30pm
to 7.30pm. Music and performance presented by Live at the Wharf Inc. Licensed venue. Entry
$5 donation. Live @ the Wharf producers: Teresa Beck-Swindale M 0408 050 634 and Jacob
Boote 0407 156 838. Dark Dayz are a newly formed cover band from Ulverstone featuring
vocalist Michelle Hulsman with Jarod Bishop (drums), Stephen Barker (bass) and Jason
Piasentin (guitar). Classic rock to dance to. We will leave a large dance floor for this one.
Sat 10 Ulverstone Heartbeat Market - Held the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Quadrant Car
Park, (off Victoria Street) Ulverstone from 7.30am to 1pm. If the weather is unsuitable, the car
boot sale does not happen. Cost is $5 per site. All profits raised go to Heartbeat Tasmania Inc.,
Ulverstone Branch. For further information contact Max Cute 6428 2775.
Sat 10 Annual VW Kombi Day, Strawberry Festival & Volks Feast at the Berry Patch –
Turners Beach Berry Patch. Do you own a classic VW vehicle? We want to invite you you to be
an exhibitor at Kombi Day 2018. VW exhibition. Swap meet from 12noon to 5pm. The evening
VolksFeast from 6pm to 10pm. Live music from 'Nine Lives' and spit roast, wood-fired pizza,
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salad bar & more! Call 6428 3967 for bookings. Visit http://www.theberrypatch.com.au/
Tickets for VolksFeast are on sale now at the Berry Patch for $40. Act fast, grab a ticket or two
soon in case they sell out.
Sat 10 to Mon 12 Steamfest – Sheffield SteamFest brings history to life over three days with one of the biggest
collections of working steam machinery in Australia, steam train rides, exhibitions of pioneering
skills such as blacksmithing, historic machinery such as steam powered threshers and rock
crushers showing how things were done in yesteryear, and vintage cars. Kids vs Steamroller
Tug-o-War, plenty of kid's entertainment plus lots and lots of art, craft and food stalls. And of
course, our Krauss steam loco running every half hour, all day long! Phone: 0458 190 591
Email: admin@steamfesttasmania.org.au Address: SteamFest, Sheffield, Cnr Main and Spring
Streets, Sheffield, Tasmania, 7306 www.steamfesttasmania.org.au
Sat 10 Country Music at Pioneer Park Riana – from 10.00am to 4pm. Walk up artists. All
Welcome. Entry is free and a fundraising barbecue will be operated by the South Riana Hall
committee. Various artists will perform on the day with anyone willing to get up and have a go
welcome to join in. Camping and barbecues available. Enquiries phone 0427 790 309.
Sun 11 Grasshopper Carnival – on the banks of the Leven River, Winduss Road, Gunns Plains (Wings
Wildlife Park) 10am to 4pm. Includes fishing, games and family fun. For further details contact
Gena Cantwell, phone 6429 1151.
Sun 11 Live Jazz @ the Wharf – presents from Prague, guitarist Libor Smoldas with Viktor Zappner
on piano, Sophie Leslie vocals, Michael Anderson bass and Steve Hill on drums and vocals. The
Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone, 3pm to 5.30pm, tickets $15.
http://www.liborsmoldas.cz/en/
Sun 11 Penguin Community Festival 2018 – Hosted by the Lions Club of Penguin, from noon on
the Penguin Foreshore. Family fun run, model yachts & boats, Vinnies fashion parade, beach
activities, food, arts & crafts, Cemetery walk & talk, buskers & performers. Free entry.
Competition Scooter, Skateboarding & BMX – Penguin Skate Park, Beach Road, Penguin
at 11.30am. Come and show your tricks and skills! 11 years and under, 14 years and under. Prizes
to be won! Helmets and safety gear to be worn! Registrations taken on the day from 11.30am.
Enquiries: Kathy 0409 138 664. Family Fun Run, Penguin Scout Hall, Johnsons Beach Road,
Penguin at 2pm. No entry fees! Random draws when the last runner crosses the finish line! Come
and enjoy a fun day. All welcome. Enquiries: Barry Ling – 0438 332 712 or Kathy Townsend 0409
138 643.
Mon 12 Eight Hour Day – Public Holiday
Tue 13, 27 Word Wizards – Members practice and perfect their speaking and communication skills in a
friendly and supportive atmosphere. Open to people of all ages who want to build self-confidence.
Meetings are held 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at the Ulverstone Senior Citizens Club from
2pm to 4pm. Contact Jan Hamilton 6425 3541 for further information.
Wed 14 Central Coast Film Society Inc. – Paterson, Screening 6.30pm for 7pm, Leven Theatre,
Patrick Street, Ulverstone. Light drinks and refreshments afterward. Membership for sale on the
night, 3months $20, or 6 months $30. One film per month. For more information phone 6425
4572 or email centralcoastfilms@gmail.com
Wed 14, 28 Ulverstone Camera Club Meetings – Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month at the Red Cross Hall, King Edward Street, Ulverstone 7.30pm. Including guest
speaker, digital images/prints, outings, competition subjects. New members welcome.
Enquiries to President Victor Jamieson 6425 5130 or Secretary Toni Hingston 6437 2590.
Fri 16 Live @ the Wharf – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions 5.30pm
to 7.30pm. Music and performance presented by Live at the Wharf Inc. Licensed venue. Entry
$5 donation. Live @ the Wharf producers: Teresa Beck-Swindale M 0408 050 634 and Jacob
Boote 0407 156 838. Grace Badcock and Hanlon Innocent, a sweet vocal duo from
Launceston. Then a bit of a twist, well known songstress Sophie Leslie traverses ballads to
dance tunes with a group of repeat offenders…Allison Cornish (piano), Nick Hart (guitar) and
Bruce Innocent (drums) as the band.
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Fri 16 & Sat 17 Forth Valley Blues Festival - Forth Recreation Ground. This is the 21st Anniversary of the
Forth Valley Blues Festival Inc. It will be BIGGER & BETTER than ever, with a memorabilia
exhibition and lots more. Tasmania’s premier blues event the Forth Valley Blues Festival 2018 is
on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of March. That’s right – FRIDAY NIGHT! This year we have again
decided to expand the Festival and move the Friday night from the Bridge Hotel – Forth to the
festival site because this event had simply outgrown the pub. With this move we have expanded
the Friday night line-up to FIVE bands. As a special offer this year the Friday night will be FREE
and included with your festival ticket price ….or $35 for the Friday night only. So with the great
music from 10 bands on 2 stages on Saturday and the 5 bands on Friday night – that’s 15 bands
for $70. Now that is great value! The line-up consists of Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Rob
Tognoni, Lachy Doley Group, 19twenty, Hussy Hicks, Juzzie Smith, The Sheyana Band, Hussy
Hicks and Juzzie Smith + more to be released. $35 for Friday night ONLY (5 bands will be
performing). $75 a ticket until 31st December 2017, $90 for tickets purchased AFTER 01 January
2018 (inclusive); this ticket will be for entry to both Friday Night & Saturday to the Festival.
Tickets can be purchased from devonporttickets.com.au or at the Forth Hotel from 2ndOctober
2017. Child 12 years and under NO CHARGE. *** BUT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
who holds a FVBF 2018 ticket. 13 years old and under are 1/2 the price of the adult ticket price,
that applies. For further information email forthvalleyblues@gmail.com or visit the website
http://forthvalleyblues.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ForthValleyBluesFestival
Sat 17 Apex Country Music Festival – Apex Caravan Park, 104 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, 11am
to 6pm. $10 entry fee, BYO drinks and chairs, sausages and soft drinks available to purchase on
the day. All proceeds going to nominated charities. For enquiries phone 6425 2935. Great Music
and Entertainment all day. The artists for the day will be: Gina Timms, Dave Hawkins, Rob Lucky
Trio, Route 66, Alice Vernon, Shirl Brown, Wild Rose (Debbie & Anita Parry) and Sandra
Humphries.
Sat 17 LPS Market Day – Max Fry Hall, Gorge Road, Trevallyn, 10am to 3pm.
Sat 17 Wynyard Show
Sat 17 Bream Creek Show
Sat 17 & Sun 18 The Hobart Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show 2018 – Grandstand Hall, Hobart Showground,
Glenorchy. Open Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Gemstones, minerals, fossils,
crystals, jewellery and books for sale. Along with displays, children’s activities, raffles and
demonstrations. Admission adults $5 and children $1. Presented by The Lapidary Club of
Tasmania Inc.
Sun 18 Port Sorell Canine Community Walk – Port Sorell Recreation Ground, Cnr Rice and Meredith
Streets, Port Sorell. Registration starts at 10.30am and walks commence at 11am. Choice of 2km
or 4.5km walk (return). The Delta Therapy Dog Program involves a group of dedicated Volunteers
and their Accredited Dogs visiting North West Aged Care facility residents, adults with disabilities
and children in the classroom. To support this great program we would love you, with friends and
family, and of course, your dog to join us again for the annual walk. Cost $5 Family and $3
individual. Sausage sizzle (kindly supported by the Port Sorell Fire Brigaded). Have your dog/s
try the agility course after the walk. Raffle/goodies for sale for both two and four legged friends.
Fri 23 Live @ the Wharf – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions 5.30pm
to 7.30pm. Music and performance presented by Live at the Wharf Inc. Licensed venue. Entry
$5 donation. Live @ the Wharf producers: Teresa Beck-Swindale M 0408 050 634 and Jacob
Boote 0407 156 838. Danny Kealley kickstarts the session with a rock/blues experience,
followed by a grand event: The NW Combined Junior Brass Band present their showcase
concert as lead up to the National Brass Band Championships in Melbourne; conducted by
Thomas Lanb…cheer them on! Last set by Jacob Boote & Pete Waddle with a return
appearance by Laura Mead: resonator guitar trio with some upbeat tunes.
Sat 24 Earth Hour 2018 – Switch off for the Places We Love in 2016, 8.30am to 9.30pm. One of the
things that makes Australia so great is the beautiful outdoor lifestyle we live. From beaches,
rainforests and rivers, to snow-capped mountains, coral reefs and lakes, we have one of the most
beautiful countries in the world. But the healthy, outdoors lifestyle we enjoy is under threat
from rising temperatures and more extreme weather caused by carbon pollution - it only takes a
small change in the climate to mess up the delicate balance of nature. That’s why in 2016, we’ll
be switching off to protect the Places We Love! For more information on Earth Hour and to find
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other ways in which you can get involved head to the Earth Hour Website
http://www.earthhour.org.au/home/
Sat 24 Forth Primary School Fair – 45 Wilmot Road, Forth, 10am to 2pm. Fresh produce, food,
coffee, arts, crafts, raffles, rides, the Easter Bunny and Family fun.
Sun 25 Central Coast Country Music – The Senior Citizens Club, King Edward Street, Ulverstone.
Selected entertainers from 1pm to 5pm. Admission $6. Dance floor, cuppa and biccies. Phone
Pat or Bob 6425 5969. See you there, the last Sunday of every month. Fundraising for The Cancer
Council.
Sun 25 Devonport Motor Show – Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Devonport North, 9am to 4pm on
the Mersey Foreshore. For more information visit www.devonportmotorshow.com
*Fri 30 to Tue Apr 3 2018 National MG Meeting – Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre, Flora Street, Ulverstone.
Friday March 30, Registration and Scrutineering, Noggin n’ Natter and Rocker Cover Racing.
Saturday March 31, Concours de Elegance, ANZAC Park. Sunday April 1, Hill Climb (Speed event),
Oonah Road, Highclere, Observation Event, Cradle Coast, Theme Dinner, Kimber House Garden
Party, Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre. Monday April 2, Motorkhana, Penguin Dial Road
Sports Precinct, Kimber Run, Cradle Coast, Presentation Dinner, Ulverstone Sports & Leisure
Centre. Tuesday April 3, Farewell Breakfast, TBA, Delegates Meeting, Ulverstone Sports & Leisure
Centre.
Fri 30 Live @ the Wharf – The Gnomon Pavilion at the Wharf, Ulverstone. Friday sessions 5.30pm
to 7.30pm. Music and performance presented by Live at the Wharf Inc. Licensed venue. Entry
$5 donation. Live @ the Wharf producers: Teresa Beck-Swindale M 0408 050 634 and Jacob
Boote 0407 156 838. Stephanie Chitty and Jimmy Reece of Ibis, Shifters and Bang the Drum
fame will join forces to deliver an acoustic set and a full band set. They have chosen a great
selection of songs to perform and will be joined by Lewis Thetford and Phil Lancaster.
Fri 30 to 2 Apr Easter Festival 2018 – Camp Clayton, 41 Clayton Road, Ulverstone. Easter Festival is about
coming together with other Christians to remember and celebrate what God has done, and how
God’s love unites us. We invite people of all ages from all churches across Tasmania to join
together to celebrate Jesus sacrifice and to encourage one another to share His love with others,
locally and across the world. More information visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/1308008652570346/
Fri 30 Good Friday
Sat 31 Easter Saturday
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