WHAT’S ON IN JUNE/JULY

The Men’s Table, where men come together to share, learn and connect, is holding their introductory meeting tonight at the Brighton Motel. Spots are limited, head to www. themenstable.org to register.

June

The Campbell Town Show is on today and tomorrow. Check out the sheep dog trials, equestrian events, pet parade, trade stalls, kids entertainment and more. More info at www.campbelltownshow.com.au.

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Enjoy a fun day out at To The North market. Loads of fresh produce, food trucks, entertainment and live street art. From 8:30am-3pm in Albert Rd, Moonah.

For the littles ones, Stretch & Sing is on today at Gagebrook Primary School. From 9:15am-10:30am. Book via Eventbrite.

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Head out for a night of light and sound at Dark Mofo’s Silent Symphony. Running 8-12 and 14-18 June at Dark Park, Macquarie Point. Free entry.

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Get building today at Bridgewater Library with Lego Club. From 3:30pm-4:30 pm. Register via Eventbrite.

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For the car lovers, the Club Motor Italia Baskerville State Championship Hillclimb is on at Baskerville Raceway. Racing starts from 9am. For details, check out Baskerville Raceway Facebook page.

Gagebrook Community House is hosting PINGO! Played like bingo, join in the fun to win grocery prizes. $5 per person, which includes coffee and games. From 11am1pm.

Own, breed or just love chooks? The Southern Tasmanian Poultry Club annual show is on today. Head to Pontville Park for a clucking good time. Starts 9am.

Take the kids to Storytime at Bridgewater Library today, from 10:30am11am. Register via Eventbrite or call 6165 5446.

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Rhyme and Storytime is on at Gagebrook Primary School today. The session runs from 9:15am10:30am for any kids wanting to sing and have fun.

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For lovers of retro, the Reloved Market is on today in Hobart’s CBD. Check out over 60 stalls of vintage, secondhand, and locally made goods. Today from 10am2pm at Melville St.

July

Learn about how to safely shop on the internet at Bridgewater Library. The session runs from 2pm-3pm. Head to Eventbrite to book your spot.

Festival of Voices is back. Loosen up your vocal chords at The Big Sing Bonfire and join local and national performers for a feel-good midwinter singalong. Starts 5pm. Free entry.

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Snowy Owl Storytime and Craft is on at Bridgwater Library. Join in for some cosy stories and make your own pinecone owl to take home. Starts 10:30am-11:30am.

Rug up and enjoy a festive day out at the Huon Valley Midwinter Festival, with performances, stories, food and cider. The festival runs from 10am11pm at the Apple Shed, Huon Highway, Grove. Kids under 16 are free.

Help banish boneseed from Brighton

We’re seeking your help to banish boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) from the Brighton area!

Boneseed is a perennial evergreen shrub, growing up to three metres in height and width. It has woody branched stems and oval shaped leaves, with irregularly serrated edges. Its bright yellow “daisy-like” flowers have 5 to 8 petals and develop in clusters at the end of the branches. As the name suggests its pea-sized seeds have a hard seed coat and can remain in the soil for many years and remain viable after time in the water.

Boneseed regenerates quickly, and has an absence of natural predators, which allows it to easily outcompete other species. It is often found in disturbed areas but can also invade the understorey of native forests and bushland, outcompeting native plants and reducing biodiversity. It is particularly invasive in coastal areas where it can form dense thickets.

With no prickles or thorns, boneseed is easy to handle and is a great weed to start your weed campaign with. Seedlings can be hand pulled, smaller plants are easy to cut and paint using secateurs

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It’s the last day of Dark Mofo. Join The Procession from 5pm6pm at Parliament Lawns and The Burning of the Ogah-Ogah from 6pm-6:30pm at Dark Park. Winter Feast is also on with free entry tonight from 4pm-10pm.

The Lions Club of Brighton Market is on today, and every first Sunday of the month, at the Pontville Memorial Hall. From 10am2pm.

Grab those gloves and pitch in to help at the Old Beach Foreshore Monthly Clean Up. The group meets from 10am–12 pm at the Old Beach Jetty car park. For more info, check out their Facebook page.

Boneseed is a declared weed and is considered a weed of national significance due to its negative impacts and potential to spread. If you see any around your garden or local area, grab your gloves and get weeding!

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Let your creativity go wild at the LEGO challenge today at Bridgewater Library. From 3:30pm-4:30pm.

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The Old Beach Neighbourhood Watch monthly meeting is tonight from 7am8pm at the Old Beach Community Centre. For more info, head to www.facebook. com/OldBeachNeighbourhoodWatch.

Brighton Places of Worship

Catholic St. Paul’s Catholic Church 2-4 Paice St, Bridgewater

Saturday Vigil - 6pm

Sunday - 9am and 12 noon

Fr. Leo 6263 6242 St Matthew’s Catholic Church 231 Brighton Rd, Brighton

Sunday - 10:30am 6263 6242

Hindu Sri Ganesha Cultural Center and Worship Place 6 Letitia Grove, Bridgewater 400 273 249

New Life Christian Brighton Civic Centre Green Point Rd

Sunday - 10.30am

Pastor Brian Edwards 0458 505 070

Anglican St. Mark’s Church LOT 1 Kimberly St, Pontville

Sunday - 10am Rev. Rod. Curtain 6263 7700

Uniting Church

Claremont-Bagdad

Claremont 36 Wyndham Rd, Claremont Sunday - 10am

Glenorchy 446 Main Rd, Glenorchy

Sunday - 9.30am

On the 1st Sunday, services are combined.

Venue alternates between the two churches, starting at 10am

Rev. Sherrin Jackman 0447 507 059

Uniting Church

Bridgewater-Gagebrook

Bridgewater

Uniting Hub, Green Point Rd

Sunday - 10am 0434 799 506

First ever Social Infrastructure Plan for Brighton

In April, Brighton Council endorsed its first ever Social Infrastructure Plan. The Plan identifies the gaps and needs for social infrastructure across the municipality until 2042, especially important given the projected rapid population growth in the area.

Social infrastructure includes open space and recreational areas and community and cultural facilities - providing the places and spaces for people to meet, be active, connect, create and learn. They also represent an important touchpoint for service providers to connect with the community through the delivery of services and amenities.

Mayor Leigh Gray believes that social infrastructure is vitally important to create inspiring spaces that sustain community well-being and give our residents the opportunity to thrive. “So- cial infrastructure plays an integral part in bringing people together and provides opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to develop life skills; create healthy lifestyles; and to engage socially,” Mayor Gray said. “It provides opportunities for all persons to maximise their potential, through diversity in educational, cultural, sporting, social and recreational offerings.”

The plan identified a number of key challenges such as lack of youth space, areas of social disadvantage and lack of connection between our neighbourhoods. There is also a significant undersupply of doctors (such as GPs) living and working in the Brighton Council area.

Our projected rapid population growth provides an opportunity to bring places to life by improving

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the vibrancy of our neighbourhoods through the development of creative infrastructure and local cultural spaces.

Some of the key priority areas for Council include upgrading our existing community facilities such as halls, sporting facilities and walking and cycling networks. The plan identifies the need for the creation of a new social infrastructure node or area - possibly around the Council Chambers. There are also a number of strategies to activate places through a community activation grant program, pop-up spaces for events, art and affordable workspace.

To find out more about Brighton’s Social Infrastructure Plan you can read it on our website at www.brighton.tas.gov.au/ planning/strategic-plans.