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LEVENDALE and DISTRICTS NEWS What’s happening in our local areas
Issue 04/ 2015 Week Ending 13/02/2015
This newsletter is set up to keep
Community residents in the loop
about what’s happening in our
local districts. If you have a
notice please let me know so it
can be included in the next issue.
Any item you would like
included in Issue 5/15 needs to
be to me by 27 Feb 2015.
At this stage I can only include
small attachments as I am doing
this from my home computer.
I am hoping to have hard copies
printed off for the notice
boards at Runnymede,
Levendale, Woodsdale and
Oatlands. If there is anyone
who would print one off and
display it elsewhere it would be
much appreciated.
I am happy to include items for
sale or wanted. Employment op-
portunities and anything that you
wish to let the local community
be aware of.
Sally Tame
62650663
A bit of History behind the Back to Woodsdale Picnic & Fair Day.
The Back to Woodsdale Picnic & Fair day is our local Museums way to revive a little bit of the “old days.” Since the successful restoration of the Woodsdale State School (which closed in 1965) in 2009 as a local museum the members have tried to abide by their motto of “Keeping Communities
together and Keeping History Alive”.
Woodsdale Sports Carnival began in the 1940’s and continued to the 1950’s. It was held on the long weekend of March at the old sports ground on Cyril Palmer’s property near the corner of Buckland & Woodsdale rd’s. He had a paddock which was used by the Woodsdale community to play cricket and football. In the 1940’s A Sports Committee was formed and the Woodsdale Sports Day became an annual event. The sports day was discontinued in the late fifties which was a pity as the day was a popular event for some 16 years. It started as a family picnic type event and grew into a major chop-ping carnival which unfortunately became too expensive to run. Henry Gordon Crawford of Leven-dale, who was a noted sportsman and wood chopper of the area was later a handicapper for most of the events.
The Main attraction in the 1950’s was Wood chopping (which unfortunately we are unable to do these days) such as the one held on Saturday, 5th March 1955 a flyer for which is in the Museum’s ar-
chives and advertised the following:
Open Handicap Chop – 1 foot Underhand - with £50 and Trophy
First prize £40; second prize £7; third prize £3.
Fees for competing – nomination 10/-; acceptance £1/10/-
Open Handicap Chop – 10 inch Standing Log with £40 and Trophy
First prize £33; second prize £5; third prize £2.
Fees for competing – nomination 10/-; acceptance £1
Local Novice Chop – 9 inch Underhand. For axemen who have never won a chop
First prize £7; second prize £2; third prize £1.
Fees for competing – nomination 5/-; acceptance 5/-
Novelty Events Held were :
For the Ladies – Nail driving also stepping the Chain
(stepping the chain we have revived this year for all comers)
For the Men – Bowling at wicket and Kicking Football
All competitors competed at their own risk in those days.
Some of the Woodchoppers who attended these games over the 16 years were names such as YOUDS, DEVINE, HALL and others Local Choppers were CRAWFORD, PALMER, DARE, SCOTT, DUGGAN & FOSTER (World Cham-pion David Foster’s ancestors). Local ladies provided a sit down lunch – water was all heated in a copper over an open fire
(no electricity then) The day was finished off with a GRAND BALL at night, admission 3/-. The Orchestra provided by Sainsbury’s Orchestra from Hobart. A Homemade supper was served, again provided by the local ladies.
Water Aerobics
Every Thursday 5.30pm
Starting on 8th January 2015
*New 9.30am Monday class Starting on 12th January 2015
Oatlands Pool
Cost $5 per class
For more information please call
Corina on 0419 326 327 or email
or phone Graeme on 0438 542 707
LUNCHBOX IDEA
PEA AND NOODLE FRITTERS
1 1/4 cups frozen peas
1/2 x 440g packet shelf-fresh
hokkien noodles
1/4 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup rice bran oil
Cherry tomatoes and carrot
and celery sticks, to serve.
Place peas in a heatproof
bowl. Cover with boiling water.
Stand for 2 minutes or until bright
green and tender. Drain. Refresh
under cold water. Return to bowl.
Roughly mash peas with a fork.
Add noodles, flour, milk, eggs,
parmesan and onion. Season with
salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over
medium heat. Drop 1/4 cup batter
into pan, spreading to form a cir-
cle. Repeat to make 4 fritters.
Cook for 2 minutes or until golden
underneath. Turn. Cook for 2 min-
utes or until cooked through.
Transfer to a plate lined with pa-
per towel to drain. Repeat with
remaining batter. Serve with
cherry tomatoes and carrot and
celery sticks.
OATLANDS KEMPTON
HIGH SCHOOL GYM 6.30 pm Festival 2.00pm5.00pm
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY
18 FEBRUARY 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2015
KEMPTON FESTIVAL
A project of the Green Ponds Progress Association Inc.
Proudly supported by the Southern Midlands Council
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2015
The Kempton Festival held at the Recreation (Football) Ground in the Main Street of the historic village 47 kms north of Hobart is an important annual event in the Southern Midlands. The aim of the Festival is to pro-mote the heritage of the area with particular focus on the importance of Kempton as an overnight stop and horse change-station on the Hobart to Launceston coach route.
Sheep Racing is now an important part of the Festi-val program, attracting a large crowd and
providing memorable and entertaining mo-ments. To sponsor a sheep contact John Hay 0407 526 895 or [email protected]
Country Music show from 2.00 - 5.00 pm Featuring Australian Country Music Stars Di-anne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, and Ernie Con-stance with Kevin Walsh from Good Morning Country Other attractions include -*Horse-Drawn Heritage *Working Bullocks Display *Light Horse Regiment *Pony Club * SES & Fire Bri-gade *Move-A-Mazda *PCYC *Stalls *Face Paint-ing *Animal Nursery *Reptiles *Sheaf Tossing *Sideshows *Food and Beverage * Ute Competition *Music plus many more
Gates open 9.00am Admission $2 Contact: John Hay
Mobile: 0407 526 895
email: [email protected]
PO Box 120 Kempton
Tasmania 7030
FLY FISHING FOR WOMEN
A beginner’s fly fishing day for women with Jan
Spencer
Monday 2nd March
10am – 3pm
Venue in the highlands to be
advised
Bring your own Lunch / tea & coffee provided
Fly fishing gear will be provided but feel free to bring
your own
For information & bookings contact Tracey Turale on
0429 433 664 or Chris
Worthington on 0428 578 624
Email [email protected]
Central Highlands
Central Highlands R.P.H
Ash Cottage, Lyell Highway, Ouse TAS 7140 Phone: 6287 2001smania Healthrganisation
(South) Funded by the Australian
Government through Tasmania
Medicare Local
COME & TRY
NORDIC WALKING! WHAT IS IT? *Nordic Walking is fun, it’s social and it gets results.
*Nordic Walking is as effective as jogging and as gentle as walking.
*Because Nordic Walking uses poles it engages your whole body and works all your major muscles from head to toe.
*Nordic Walking can be enjoyed by almost everyone – any age, any athletic ability.
Time: 10am Dates: Tuesdays 17th & 24th Feb and 3rd March 2015 Location: Meet at Midlands Community Health Centre Wear comfortable shoes. Poles are provided to use on the day. Its FREE For further information please call Corina on 0419 326 327 or centre staff on 6254 5025. Rural Primary Health Services
Community Health Centre 15 Church Street Oatlands Tas 7120 Phone (03) 6254 5025
OATLANDS SCHOOL and
COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP
Tour of Plant Nurseries
Friday, 27th February 2015 Learn what vegetables and fruit trees to plant
in your garden over winter.
Departing Midlands Community Health Cen-
tre at 10:00am and returning approximately
2:00pm.
Transport to the gardens will be by bus lim-
ited numbers) or by own transport. Bring
your own lunch or buy. Please RSVP for bus
numbers 6254 5025.
Brought to you by Southern Midlands
Rural Primary Health Service and the
Oatlands School & Community Garden Group
The Levendale Walking
Group will be walking on
Thursday mornings in
2015. People should
meet at the Levendale
Hall at 9am if they wish
to join in. Contact for
information Janice
McConnon 62 650631 or
Maureen Williams
62 546140.
FAMILY DAY CARE My name is Rachel Davis and I am currently taking
expressions of interest for my family day care service which
will commence operation in Wellington St, Oatlands in July
2014.
I will be offering before and after school care, vacation care,
casual care as well as long day care between the hours of 7am
– 6pm (hours are flexible and can be adjusted to suit individ-
ual requirements).
Care is available for all children aged 0-12 years. All meals
and snacks will be provided and eligible families can claim
child care benefit.
Please contact me via email: [email protected] or on
62547204 / 0409847860 for further information.
I will be registered through Brighton Family Day Care
Scheme they can be contacted on 62687003
Attention Seniors Can’t get those jobs around the
House & Garden done. No job too small
Reasonable small rates Call Heather 0431 282 115
Tired of doing your
Housework, or need an
extra hand to assist you,
then give Rosalyn Bourke
a call, She will happily
make your house sparkle.
Give her a call on
62546142
Midlands ‘F’ Group
(Fun, Friendly, Fantastic, Fabulous, Etc)
After a very busy year, the November meeting
was a chance to enjoy lovely food, good company
and to exchange ideas regarding lots of exciting
activities for the coming year.
Below are the activities/dates you may like to put
into your 2015 diary. Reminders will be sent out
each month and RSVPs will then be accepted.
March 5th Crawleighwood – Nichols Rivulet
April 2nd Woodbury
VOLUNTEER ADULT LITERACY
TUTOR (QUALIFIED BY ALBE
& NSW TAFE)
Available for Adult Literacy Tuition
&
Assistance with School
Homework Tel:
62 546 126
If you wish to be
removed from the mailing list you
MUST let me know. If you would
like to be added also drop me a line
Sally Tame
Scrapbooking, card making and paper crafting.
Workshops are being held regularly from 7-10pm.
Woodsdale Hall—1st Friday of the month ($5)
Buckland Hall—1st Tuesday of the month ($5)
Oatlands MILE—2nd Monday of the month ($10)
Everyone welcome.
Contact Allison for more details 62546179
www.allisonscott.ctmh.com.au
MON 16th Feb CWA Levendale 2pm
SUN 22 Feb Kempton Festival
TUES 24th Feb Nordic Walking
FRI 27 Feb Garden Tour 10am
from Oatlands
SAT 28 FEB Lift the Lid Oatlands
MON 2 March Fly fishing for Women
SUN 8 March Woodsdale Fair
TUES 10 March CWA Levendale
DATES TO REMEMBER Anglican Church
Services
are being held every
1st and 3rd Sunday of
the month at
St. Matthias Church,
Woodsdale at 3.00pm
(almost opposite the
History Museum and
Fire Brigade on
Woodsdale Rd).
Come and
meet other
Christians
and stay for
a cuppa.
All ages and
denominations
welcome.
For more
Information
please ring
Sue Rumsley
62546191.
C.W.A Levendale
& Districts Next meeting is on Monday
16 Feb at the Levendale
Community Hall. 2pm
Second Bite would like to hear from anyone who may have a
supply of empty glass jars with screw top lids that can be used for jam. Any
size would be acceptable.
If you do have them, they can be dropped off at Second Bite Hobart, or
Launceston warehouses, or if your agency is on a regular delivery run, they
can be handed to our drivers.
Please contact me (details below) if you are able to help.
Faye Houston Admin and Volunteer Coordinator Tasmania 12 Mill Lane, Glenorchy, TAS 7010 Telephone: (03) 6273-5453 | Mob: 0418 759 592 [email protected]|www.secondbite.org
If you have some jars but lack transport
please contact Greg Hunt and he may be
able to arrange pick up. Greg Hunt Community Recreation Officer Southern Midlands Council 85 Main Street KEMPTON Tas 7030 Ph: 03 62593011 Fax: 03 62591327 Mobile: 0409553572
