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March, 2016 (issued monthly)
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Local Artist Follows Lifespan with Portraits
Poatina artist Alexander Johnston
explores the lifespan of a fictitious
woman “Ava” from baby to 90 years old
in his current solo exhibition “Changing
Faces” currently showing at The
Poatina Tree art gallery.
making being both the viewer’s
prerogative and invitation to discover.
The official exhibition opening on
Friday 26th February was a chance
for local art lovers to view Alexander’s
work and enjoy the Tasmanian made
Ten gouache and gel ink portraits refreshments on offer.
explore the development of “Ava” from
a baby, through adolescence, into The Poatina Tree art gallery enjoys
adulthood and then maturing on to the including emerging artists in the
exhibition schedule, to encourage
elderly years.
and mentor those who are starting
Alexander says, “The major concept I to put their work out there. Exhibition
was trying to express was how children Co-ordinator Christie Lange can be
are trying to present themselves as contacted through the gallery by artists
adults, or display themselves at an older who are interested in either a solo
age. This can be seen by the amount of exhibition, or entering a piece in one of
the gallery’s group exhibitions.
gouache paint on each piece.”
Each portrait uniquely expresses an The exhibition “Changing Faces” is
aspect of the subject, with meaning- showing at the gallery until 10th April.
Opening hours are Wednesday to
Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Artist Talk + High Tea
Alexander will discuss his process and
creative passion at the monthly Artist
Talk + High Tea on 20th March. Those
who attend will have the chance to hear
him speak about the portrait series and
his other work.
A sumptuous High Tea is available in
the adjacent Tiers Tea Lounge in two
sittings. The first sitting is 1:30pm 3:00pm. The Artist Talk is from 3:00pm
- 3:30pm. Then the second High Tea
sitting is from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Bookings are essential for the High Tea
and can be made by phoning 0448 867
186.
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events
March
5
11
12
14
15
19
20
Jazz @ the Golf Club (7pm - 9pm)
Beginner 1 Day Glass Blowing Workshop
Beginner 1 Day Glass Blowing Workshop
EIGHT HOURS DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Poatina Village Meeting (7:30pm - 9:30pm)
Easter Reflection Day
Artist Talk + High Tea (3pm The Poatina Tree art gallery & Tiers 23
25
28
GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
EASTER MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tea Lounge - bookings essential for high tea)
Artist Gathering (Tiers Tea Lounge 7:30pm)
April
2
17
27
30
Jazz @ the Golf Club (7pm - 9pm)
Artist Talk + High Tea (3pm The Poatina Tree
art gallery & Tiers Tea Lounge - bookings essential for high tea)
Artist Gathering (Tiers Tea Lounge 7:30pm)
Journey to the Labyrinth Reflection Day
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local services
Library
Lots of great books & resources
from all over the state.
Cnr Wellington & Lyttleton St, Longford
Open: Mon & Wed 11am – 5pm
Tue & Thu 11am – 6pm
Fri 11am – 7pm
Phone (03) 6391 1696
Child Health & Parenting Service
Information, support & health
assessment for families, babies
& children. Mon, Wed and Thu by
appointment.
Health Centre 8 Archer Street, Longford
Phone (03) 63 914 205
Doctors
Longford Medical Service
Cnr Smith & George St, Longford
Phone (03) 63 911 170
Toy Library
Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook
St, Invermay. Phone 1800 171 882
Cressy District High School
112-118 Main Street,
Cressy TAS 7302 p: (03) 6397 6281
Kindergarten to Year 10
local markets
Launceston Farmers Market
every Sun p: 0438 614 228
Harvest Launceston Farmers Mkt
every Sat p: 0417 352 780
Boardmill Market Launceston
Arts and Craft
every Sat p: 6339 2202
Launceston Esk Market
every Sun p: 6331 6044
Evandale Market
every Sun p: 6391 9191
Deloraine Showgrounds Market
1st Sat of month p:6369 5321
Lilydale Village Market
2nd Sun of month p: 0438 582 876
Tassie Made Makers Market
Arts and Craft
2nd Sat of month p: 0407 505 329
Poatina Australia Day Festival
Bush Poetry Slam
Winning Entry
A Walk in the Park
by Katherine Abetz
(An attempt to write a poem in the style of C. J. Dennis)
“You never listen to me,” Matilda said.
Well, stone the bloomin’ crows and strike me dead!
Why should I? (’swhat I thought.) Why should a bod
Listen while tryin’ to fix a fishin’ rod?
I ’ad it in pieces on the lounge-room floor
While keepin’ ’arf an eye on the cricket score.
Enough to think about for one old ’ead!
“You never listen to me,” Matilda said.
“You never listen to me!” She ’ad a go!
A bloke ’as Buckley’s then to stop the flow
When women starts to tell yer ’ow they feel,
When all the time yer lookin’ at a reel,
Which doesn’t run as smooth as what it might.
(I took it off an’ ’eld it to the light.)
She stands there, ’ands on ’ips, and says, “That’s men!”
“You never listen, Bert,” she goes again.
I ’ad an uncle once, by name o’ Bill,
And that’s ’is pitcher on our winder-sill.
’E was an ’andsome diamond in the rough.
’E called ’is wife ’is precious bit o’ fluff.
’E called ’is wife ’is dear an’ precious queen.
The sweetest little peach was Aunt Doreen!
They was a bonzer pair an’ there they stand
On our winder-sill, jest smilin’, ’and in ’and.
I’d fixed me rod an’ started on a fly,
When Uncle’s pitcher caught me by the eye.
Then somefin seemed to churn me up inside
An’ did the ’okey-pokey on me pride.
For when Matilda said, “Please listen, Bert!”
I got the message then that she was ’urt.
I some’ow seemed to know we ’ad to talk.
I dropped the flies an’ said, “Let’s take a walk!”
I wore a lid (as Uncle Bill would say)
In case a (whatyercallit) UV ray
Went carcinogenic on me noble brow,
Or somefin like they’re always sayin’ now
About the O-zone. Yer’d think they’d ’ave the goal
To bung a plug into that ruddy ’ole!
Jest simple cosmic plumbin’. Bung a plug
So Yers Truly could protect ’is mug!
An’ so we went out walkin’ in the park,
Me an’ the Missus, with eyes startin’ to spark
At noffin really – jest a bit o’ green,
The smell o’ grass an’ leaves, all fresh an’ clean,
An’ sprinklers sendin’ out a sneaky squirt!
(Matilda only laughed an’ shook ’er skirt),
Ducks swimmin’ on the lake an’ all that caper,
I saw a stand and tried to buy a paper.
Matilda grabbed me ’and an’ shook ’er ’ead.
“Let’s jest be together now,” she said.
And ’cos I couldn’t read them printed words
I ’ad to sort o’ listen to the birds,
Re’earsin’, as they flitted on the wing,
That chirpy little number that they sing.
That chirpy song fair ’ad me feeling dilly
With funny kinds of thoughts about my Tilly.
And by an’ by, as we was moochin’ on,
We came across Mr an’ Mrs Swan.
Now water is a game they understand;
But yer should see the silly birds on land!
God in ’is ’eaven sure would ’ave to smile
To watch them critters walkin’ out in style!
I knew jest ’ow they’d feel, all web an’ feather!
Not much ’ope to get the thing together!
Not much ’ope! I knew jest ’ow they’d feel!
For that’s the rotten aspect of the deal.
When yer take yer Missus for a walk
The purpose of it is, to ’ave a talk!
Yer s’posed to (whatdyasay?) COMMUNICATE!
I tried all right but that’s me blinkin’ fate:
It seemed as if I’d blow me brains away
With thinkin’ of a bloomin’ thing to say!
But while I ’emmed an’ ’awed an’ croaked an’ coughed,
Matilda now, ’er eyes was shinin’ soft,
As if she thought me somefin fine an’ rare!
Jest tickled pink, she was, to ’ave me there!
An’ this old ’eart, it gave a funny lurch;
For though it’s years since we was ’itched in church,
She’s still me own, me dear an’ precious queen,
Jest like old Uncle Bill an’ ’is Doreen!
1 Day Beginner Glassblowing
Workshops
Ever wondered what it would be like to shape
and blow molten glass? Well, here’s your
chance!
details and registration at
www.poatinaarts.org.au
Friday 11th March 2016
Saturday 12th March 2016
Friday 1st April 2016
Saturday 2nd April 2016
Available in the
Poatina Gift Shop
in March...
Easter Cards
& Children’s
Books
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At the View Restaurant & Café within the Poatina
Chalet you can enjoy stunning mountain views whilst
relaxing with a hot or cold drink, and / or a snack or
hearty meal. We also offer free Wi-Fi.
MARCH SPECIAL- mention this ad and
receive $1 off the regular price of all hot
and cold barista-made drinks.
OPENING TIMES
Tue – Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Sat & Sun 10 am – 4 pm
evening meals by appointment - phone 6397 8290
The Lounge offers a relaxing stop-off on the Heritage
Highway with refreshing quality beverages, other delicacies and ambience that make a journey or a sojourn
memorable. The Tiers Tea Lounge shares the space
with The Poatina Tree Art Gallery.
High Tea is available on the 3rd Sunday of every
month. Bookings essential.
Shop 2, East Wing, Poatina Village Green
OPENING TIMES
Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm
www.tierstealounge.com.au
p: 0448 867 186
POATINA GOLF
CLUB
coming events...
Sat 5 Mar
Tue15 Mar
Live Jazz @the Golf Club 7pm - 9pm
Veterans Tournament - 55 yrs and over welcome to play
(to enter ph: 0458 999 131)
POATINA GENERAL STORE
MARCH SPECIAL
Free hot cross bun with
any hot drink
Lunch deals
Mon to Fri 11am - 3pm
OPENING TIMES
MON – SAT 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
SUN 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Poatina Tree art gallery
SOLO EXHIBITION
CHANGING FACES
Alex Johnston
EXHIBITION DATES: 26 FEB - 10 APR 2016
OPENING TIMES
Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm
ARTIST TALK + HIGH TEA - SUN 20 MAR
Join artist Alex Johnston as he describes his artistic process
and discusses his series of 10 portraits that depict one woman
from baby to 90 years old.
(bookings essential for high tea - artist talk starts at 3pm)
www.thepoatinatree.com.au
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local walks
Stroller or wheelchair
walks
and provides views of the surrounding
landscape and the golf course. You
may also see some of the local wildlife.
The track to Sandstone View passes
Poatina Monument and goes towards
the south through the bush to an
isolated forest look out. This is a great
place to enjoy the sights, sounds and
solitude of the Australian bush.
track provides excellent views of the
surrounding farm lands. Pademelons
frequent the area east of the golf course
and hop away rapidly when disturbed.
Street Circuit route goes around the
perimeter of the village on Denison,
Wilmot and Gordon Streets. From
these footpaths you can see the Village
Green, the Chalet, the Golf Course and
the Great Western Tiers. Afterwards,
enjoy a snack and a drink at the General
Southern Track provides views from
Store, View Cafe or Tiers Tea Lounge.
the summit of Poatina Plateau and
native orchids can be seen in spring.
1 Hour Walks
By driving 4 km towards the Great
Easy
Western Tiers you can visit the Beech
Golf Course Circuit Track has gentle Forest at Poatina Creek. This creek is
grades and a smooth surface along the source of Poatina’s water supply
the edge of the golf course north of the and the off-take weir can be seen.
Village. Besides the trees and greenery
of the golf course there are scenic views A little more effort
of the surrounding landscape from the Northern Track is more uneven
Memorial Garden and other locations. and passes through open woodland.
Village Circuit Track circles the Village Being outside the golf course, this
Woodside Rivulet is a pleasant stream
near the southern boundary of the
property. You may visit the rivulet
by using the Wheelbarrow and
Creek Tracks. The Wheelbarrow
Track, which is the shortest route to
Woodside Rivulet, is used in the Great
Wheelbarrow Race at the Australia
Day Family Festival. The race goes
through the streets of Poatina, down
the Wheelbarrow Track, across the
Rivulet and back up the Creek Track.
Details of these, and longer, walks (e.g.
2 hr walks, 3 - 4 hr walks and At Least 5
hr walks) are shown in maps available at
The Chalet and Poatina Office. “Poatina
Walking Tracks”
classifieds
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PUBLIC NOT ICES
Village Meeting
for Poatina Residents
March 15
7:30pm in the chapel
Poatina Village is able to
provide full catering for up to
170 delegates. Alternatively,
the Community Hall has a
kitchen, servery and dining
room if groups prefer to cater
for themselves.
AUT O/MARINE
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discuss your Conference's
requirements. 03 6397 8290
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what’s on in march
MON
TUE
01
Community
Morning Tea
10am
WED
02
Community
Morning Tea
10am
THU
03
Community
Morning Tea
10am
FRI
04
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community
Morning Tea
10am
08
Community
Morning Tea
10am
09
Community
Morning Tea
10am
10
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community Tea
6pm
14
Community
Morning Tea
10am
EIGHT HOURS
DAY
21
Community
Morning Tea
10am
15
Community
Morning Tea
10am
16
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Village Meeting
7:30pm
Community Tea
6pm
22
23
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community
Morning Tea
10am
17
Community
Morning Tea
10am
EASTER
MONDAY
Community
Morning Tea
10am
30
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community Tea
6pm
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Beginner
Glass Blowing
Workshop
Beginner
Glass Blowing
Workshop
18
19
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community
Morning Tea
10am
Community
Working Bee
10am
Easter
Reflection Day
06
Church Service
10am
in the Chapel
Longford
Harvest Festival
13
Church Service
10am
in the Chapel
20
Church Service
10am
in the Chapel
Tiers Tea Lounge
3pm
24
Community
Morning Tea
10am
25
GOOD
FRIDAY
Prayer Vigil
6pm
Tiers Tea Lounge
29
11
SUN
Artist Talk +
High Tea
Artist Gathering
7:30pm in the
28
05
Jazz @ the
Golf Club
7pm - 9pm
Community Tea
6pm
07
SAT
31
Community
Morning Tea
10am
26
27
Easter Service
10am
in the Chapel