Huon Valleyyour D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7

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Dec 8 & 15HUON LINC MARKET Twilight market outside the Huon LINC showcasing local handmade art & craft.Call Cindy on 6121 7010. From 4pm-8pm.

DEC 8 HUONVILLE FESTIVAL OF CAROLSCome along and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and songs performed by a variety of talent from in and around the Valley. Huonville Town Hall from 7-9.30pm. FREE.

dec 8GEEVESTON CHRISTMAS PAGEANTPageant from Geeveston Fire Station (6.40-7pm). Children’s activities & Carols by Candlelight from 7pm. FREE. BBQ – gold coin donation.

Jan 12-13THE WAY TO ST JAMESBe a pilgrim in solitude, community and festival ritual, journeying through the Huon Valley on theWay to St James, Cygnet. Go to www.waytostjames.com.au/register

jan 12-14 CYGNET FOLK FESTIVALMore than 100 acts, workshops and art exhibits. Join thousands of other devotees for three days of fun. www.cygnetfolkfestival.org

DECEMBER IS PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES

The Christmas season is upon us and there are plenty of activities for the whole family throughout the Valley.

On Friday December 8 you can take a look at the HUON LINC Twilight market at the LINC in Skinner Drive in Huonville. It’s on from 4-8pm and includes locally made produce and craft. There’s a second LINC Twilight market on 15 December from 4-8pm.

Later on the 8th of December you’ll have a choice to make. You can go to the FREE Huonville Festival of Carols in the Huonville Town Hall from 7-9.30pm or you can head to Geeveston for the Christmas Pageant.

The Geeveston Pageant leaves at 6.40pm. Parade entrants should assemble at the Fire Station from 6pm. The BBQ and Carols by Candlelight are also being held at the Fire Station beginning at 7pm.

The Glen Huon Carols in the Park are on Saturday 9 December from 6-10pm at Glen Huon Park (Glen Huon Road).

Also on December 9 and 10 is the Tasmanian State Championship for Target Archery held at the Huon Archers Ground, Skinner Drive Huonville, from 9.30-4.30pm each day. Free entry for spectators.

Santa will be available for photos from 11-15 December from 3-5pm at Homelands Property in Huonville. Get a photo taken and donate a food item for the Salvo’s and you’ll be in the draw for $500. Santa will draw the winner on the 15th.

Council’s last Cuppa Conversations for 2017 is on Wednesday 13 December from 1-3pm in the Huonville Town Hall. Come along and have a cuppa, something to eat and catch up with friends before Christmas.

The Cygnet Carols by Twilight presented by the Cygnet Concert Band and Cygnet Primary School Parents & Friends is on Friday from 6-9pm at the Cygnet Primary School, 21 Louisa Street, Cygnet.

Adriana Taylor, Huon Valley Council Commissioner would like to wish all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Huon Valley a very Merry Christmas.

“On behalf of all Council staff, we hope you have a relaxing and safe Christmas and New Year with family and friends. We look forward to providing you with excellent service again in 2018,” Commissioner Taylor said.

Visit the Huon Valley Council website (Events) or facebook page for details.www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au - www.facebook.com/HuonValley

THE NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER AT 6PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HUONVILLE.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER AT 7PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HUONVILLE.

COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS A permit was granted for the proposal by Huon Aquaculture for the Whale Point Salmon Nursery, at Whale Point Road, Port Huon, subject to conditions.

The kerbside waste collection service will be extended to include Dip Road, Mountain River between Mountain River Road and Banksia Road. The Burtons Reserve Management Advisory Committee, established under Section 24 of the Local Government Act 1993 is to be disbanded.

$726.00 will be awarded to the Cygnet Bowls and Community Club from the 2017-2018 Community Grants Program for the purchase of a Line Marking Machine.

The following Planning Applications were approved under delegation: A subdivision and boundary adjustment at 66 Helen Street, Ranelagh for a three lot subdivision. A subdivision and boundary adjustment at 103 and 111 Judds Creek Road, Judbury for a boundary adjustment between three existing titles in combination with a subdivision of the balance lot resulting in a total of five lots.

An extension to a dwelling at 82 Flakemores Road, Eggs and Bacon Bay Details of these Planning Applications can be found in the Council Minutes from the November meeting, available from the Minutes page on the Council website at www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au

WORKS UPDATE

COUNCIL SUPPORTS EQUALITY

The Huon Valley Council works and depot crew are close to finishing quite a few jobs around the municipal area.

The work on the playground and facilities at Heritage Park is nearing completion. There are still a few playground items to go in. Contractors have yet to install the Flying Fox; orbital roundabout and seats as they continue with the formwork and landscaping.

Huon Valley Council Commissioner Adriana Taylor commended the work crews and contractors working on Heritage Park.

“The contractors and council workers have been doing a wonderful job trying to pull the last elements of the Park together. Obviously they’ve been dependent on the weather, but things are progressing at a fast rate and we aim to have the playground open as soon as possible.

“Work has also been continuing along with flood mitigation work in Shield Street in Huonville. Stage One consisted of a box culvert under the street, and will hopefully be completed in the next two weeks. Further culvert work will be installed after Christmas.

“We also have 3 other projects we aim to complete before the Christmas break. The remediation work on Esperance Coast Road, the land and road slip at Lady Bay at Southport and the replacement of the Woodcock Road bridge at Cygnet are all expected to be wrapped up before we take a short break, and start it all again.

“I would like to thank the designers, engineers, workers and contractors who do a wonderful job providing residents with amenities and infrastructure. Roads, bridges and playgrounds don’t get a lot of publicity, but they are vital amenities, and the Huon Valley Council appreciates the people who make this possible,” Commissioner Taylor said.

Paths and gardens being created at Heritage Park in Geeveston.

CYGNET FOLK FESTIVALFrom the 12th – 14th of January 2018 the small town of Cygnet will again play host to the annual Cygnet Folk Festival. This year will be the 36th Cygnet Folk Festival, one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals. Very highly regarded by musicians and festival-goers from all over Australia and overseas, competition to come to Cygnet is at an all time high amongst performers, and last year we had a record number of applications!

The Festival is a showcase of eclectic music genres featuring both local and international talent, dance, poetry, master-classes, film, kids’ entertainment, food, wine, art and local handicrafts all set in the breathtaking scenery of Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Day tickets or full weekend passes can be purchased from their website www.cygnetfolkfestival.org

THE BULK-BUYERS’ GUIDE TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Throughout December residents in southern Tasmania can buy their own solar system at bulk-discount prices.

“If you’ve been waiting for the stars to align before getting solar panels, wait no longer,” says Todd Houstein, Executive Officer of Sustainable Living Tasmania (SLT). SLT are partnering with southern Tasmania’s councils to offer bulk-buy prices for household solar energy systems right through this month.

More than 30,000 buildings across Tasmania are already harnessing the sun to generate their own electricity, reducing bills and the state’s reliance on imported polluting electricity in the process.

“While solar prices continue to drop, so do government subsidies. Every day you delay is another you miss out on the benefits that solar panel systems provide.

“These prices combined with the Tasmanian Government’s interest-free loan program makes this is an opportune time to join the solar revolution.

The Eco Home Guide crew at SLT help Tasmanians navigate the sometimes complex options available to deliver more clean energy right across southern Tasmania. “It’s better for the planet, and it’s gives you better control of your energy and your household budget” Mr Houstein said.

For information on the bulk buy follow the links from ecohomeguide.com.au

http://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.auPh: 03) 6264 0300

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HUON VALLEY COUNCIL CHRISTMAS CLOSURES

Customer Service Centre closed on 22 December, re-opening 2 January.

Waste transfer stations all stations closed Christmas Day. Please see Council’s website for details.

Medical centres close at 12.30pm, 22 December. Otherwise open as normal but closed public holidays.

Childcare centres close at 3pm, 22 December and re-open 8 January.

Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre closed 22 December, re-opening 2 January.

Cygnet Sports Centre closed 22 December, re-opening 7 February.

Huonville Swimming Pool open as normal but closed Christmas Day.

Visitor Information Centre open as normal but closed Christmas Day.

http://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.auPh: 03) 6264 0300

Email your events to: communications@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

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Huon Valley Children’s Services

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1 January

New Years Day Public Holiday

2 January

Closed

3 January

Closed 4 January

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Closed 5 January

Closed

8 January

Bath Bombs and Pyrography Creations

9 January

Sandtastik Sand Art and Clay Bowls

Create art work with craft sand. Use clay and leaves to create a

clay bowl.

10 January

Huonville Pool

*Please bring swimmers and a towel.

11 January

Fimo Clay and Model Kits

Using clay balls, make a

necklace or key ring. Car and plane model kits.

12 January

Village Cinemas

Lunch at the Sandy Bay Park.

Vacation Care - January 2018

Huon Valley Council Children’s Services

Vacation Care - January 2018

Bookings are essential. If you require care before 8.00am, you must make an Early Morning Care Booking.

Families are required to enrol with the program prior to first booking.

Daily cost starting at $14.95 (after full child care assistance) Bring a hat, a change of clothing, coat and lunch daily, unless other lunch options are advised on the pro-

gram.

For excursions to the pools and beach (excluding 22.1.18), please pack swimmers, towel (and goggles if

required). Please ensure all items are named and a send a spare bag for wet items.

Nut Aware Service. Please do not bring any foods that contain nuts. Morning and afternoon tea is provided unless on an excursion. For excursions, a packed lunch is

required, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (no re-heatable food). All bus excursions leave at 9.00am and return at 4.00pm.

Suitable for children aged 5 - 13 years 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday

Huon Valley Council Children’s Services 91-93 Main Road Huonville TAS

Office open Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5.30pm Telephone 6264 0333

https://www.facebook.com/huonvalleychildrensservices/

This project is supported by Huon Valley Council and NRM

South through funding from the

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(03) 6264 0365 or via email ahughes@

huonvalley.tas.gov.au.

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