COMMUNITY CALANDER

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@easternshoresun.com.au.

BBEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon. Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.

CCLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP The Clarence Climate Action community group supports the local community with positive actions working towards a sustainable future. Members are ordinary people who live and work in Clarence, including professionals, teachers, doctors and farmers. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clarenceclimaeaction. CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736

HHOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.hmsls.com.

JJUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn.au and click ‘Find a JP’.

MMASTERS ATHLETICS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30’s from October to March. Programs are at www.tasmastersathletics.org.au or for more information, please contact the secretary on email on: tasmasterssec@gmail.com or phone: 0402 314 079.

SSOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm community market has returned. First Sunday of every month, 9:30pm to 1pm. Lots of interesting stalls. Phone Karen to book a site on 0409 029 664. SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) Bingo is being held twice per month at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South Arm. It will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm, and on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Tea and coffee is available for a $2 donation, or BYO nibbles and drinks (including alcohol). Game cards are $1 each and there are 15 games per session. Cash prizes. SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@gmail.com. Don’t suffer alone.

TTENNIS IN HOWRAH Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www.sunshinetennisclub.org.au. TIME OUT CRAFTS PROGRAM Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Morning, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session. Recommencing on Thursday 25 February, 2021. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.

Cracker day for Clifton Beach surf groms

Grom shreds the waves at Clifton Beach.

From left, Under 14 winners Marvin Freeman from South Arm and Sienna Lawrence from Clifton Beach.

THE surf was up at Clifton Beach when the Tasmanian round of the Woolworths 2020 Surfer Groms was held.

Nearly 40 young groms enjoyed a warm day at South Clifton where a little left and right gutter produced small waves all morning until a mild midday sea breeze hit.

The Woolworths Surfer Groms Tasmanian event is part of a national series pathway designed to unearth new talent in a fun format.

Under 8s, 10s and 12s can be pushed onto waves by parents if necessary and usually just ride the white water to the shore.

The under 14s and 16s are the serious competitors who already compete in the Tasmanian State Championship Series which runs state wide over six months from October to May.

The results were: • Under 8 Girls: 1st Marli Hassett • Under 8 Boys: 1st

Lewis Hendry, 2nd

Iggy Whittla, 3rd

Thomas Scurrah • Under 10 Girls: 1st Lan Hendry, 2nd

Audrey Green • Under 10 Boys: 1st

Findlay Child, 2nd

Rupert Ingliss, 3rd Jo

Potter • Under 12 Girls: 1st Hayden Brown, 2nd Jess Gardner, 3rd

Grace Hassett • Under 12 Boys: 1st

Tully Woodberry, 2nd

Marvin Freeman, 3rd

Kahawai Benson • Under 14 Girls: 1st

Sienna Lawrence, 2nd

Poppy Woodberry, 3rd Bernie Nordstrom • Under 14 Boys: 1st

Marvin Freeman, 2nd

Cowan Duncan, 3rd

Tully Woodberry.

As the winning boy and girl in the Under 14s, Sienna Lawrence and Marvin Freeman, will now go to an all expenses paid three day training camp at Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre at Casuarina in northern New South Wales – valued at about $3000 each.

Hayden Brown and Tully Woodberry won the Woolworths Fresh Wave Award for best and fairest, and Sienna Lawrence and Tully Woodberry won the Pic’s Peanut Butter ‘Star Performers’ Award.

Surfing Tasmania executive officer Shayne Clark said these types of competitions were important to help develop junior surfers from the four clubs across the state.

“This year, we have a very good group of under 12s coming through, which is exciting.”

“Currently, we are seeing a rejuvenation of junior activities in the north-west and north-east which should rebalance our development squad, with the majority currently from the two southern clubs of Park Beach Boardriders and South Arm Boardriders clubs.

“The pathway is to then compete in State Championship rounds with a goal of state junior team selection to go onto other interstate coaching and event opportunities.”

New way to snack at Blundstone

Hoops for Corpus Christi

IN an Australian first, Cricket Tasmania and Hurricanes Members will undergo a shake-up in how they experience their food and beverage in the Big Bash League 2020/21 at Blundstone Area with the launch of Snackr, the in-seat food and beverage delivery app.

Snackr allows spectators to order food and beverages from their mobile device and have them delivered directly to their seat.

Designed to keep spectators in their seats for longer, the app helps to avoid long queuing, and missing BBL10 action.

Snackr chief executive officer Matt Lim said he was excited to see the impact Snackr had for the members at Blundstone Arena.

“We are delighted to be debuting Snackr in Hobart and to say thank you we are offering free delivery throughout all BBL games at Blundstone Arena,” he said.

“Plus for each game, the first 100 customers to download Snackr and place an order will receive a free snack.

“Snackr ensures less waiting in lines for spectators and more time enjoying the Hurricanes putting on a show.”

Snackr will ensure reduced close contact between spectators at food and beverage outlets, earning praise from Blundstone Arena general manager Stephen McMullen.

“We are delighted to have Snackr launch in our Members area,” he said.

“Using Snackr means there is limited person-to-person contact for spectators who are ordering refreshments which is ideal in the current global climate – and we think fans will love it.”.

Snackr will operate for all eight BBL10 matches scheduled at Blundstone Arena and will offer free delivery throughout.

Snackr chief executive officer Matt Lim. From left, Mackayla Cornish, Ella Sharpen, Bethany Scharvi and Imogen Mumme.

CORPUS Christi students have been busy over recent weekends with the Southern Primary Basketball Tournament and the State Primary Basketball Tournament

With a large amount of interest from students, the school had 13 teams representing Corpus Christi in the southern competition.

“With 13 teams across all divisions, irrespective of result, every student gave their best and were outstanding ambassadors for our school,” Corpus Christi principal Clynton Scharvi said.

“Thank you to all our coaches, managers and every parent who transported students across the three venues and supported other teams in between their child’s games.”

“There was a wonderful display of school spirit, support and community for one another from not only current students and IT’S been a rough year to start a new sporting club, but one team has found a way to keep kicking goals.

The Clarence Zebras Football Club marked the end of their inaugural season in late November when they held their end of season awards and celebration.

The club was formed through a merger between Clarence United and the Hobart Zebras and has not only faced the challenges of being a new club, but also the difficulties COVID-19 has

The 2020 State Primary Championship winning Division One Grade 3/4 Girls team.

families, but also former students and parents who gave their time to umpire, score and support our teams.”

While the focus was on participation, the Corpus Christi teams had a successful weekend.

The Division One Grade 5/6 Boys, Grade presented.

Club co-president Ronnie Bolton said it had been a difficult season because of the challenges of COVID restrictions, but a successful one.

“It’s been a big first year for the new club,” he said.

“We have achieved so much in giving young men and women the opportunity to play in a professional and supportive environment.”

Labor member for Franklin David O’Byrne has been a keen supporter of the club throughout the year and 3/4 Boys and Grade 3/4 Girls, and the Division Two Grade 3/4 Boys were champions, while the Division One Grade 5/6 Girls and Division Two Grade 3/4 Girls were runners up.

The four Division One teams then progressed to the State Primary attended the end of year celebration.

“It was fantastic to see the hard work of the board and players rewarded after a difficult year,” Mr O’Byrne said.

“I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the women’s Statewide Cup Final triumph and it was great to celebrate that achievement along with others at the end of season awards.”

Mr O’Byrne said that the way in which the Zebras approached the season should be commended, with co-presidents Nick Di Basketball Tournament in Launceston

The Grade 3/4 Girls came first and were declared state champions, while the Grade 3/4 Boys were runners up, the Grade 5/6 Girls came fifth, and the Grade 5/6 Boys

Zebras kicking goals in 2020

came third. Giovanni and Ronnie Bolton doing a great job to get the new club through the year.

“Everyone involved at the Clarence Zebras has done a fantastic job in a tough year, and Clarence City Council Alderman Luke Edmunds and I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting the club,” he said.

Mr O’Byrne said he was excited to see the club grow in the future.

“I am sure that with a year under their belt the club will be back bigger and better next year,” he said.