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34 Forbes Street, DevonportP.O. Box 772, Devonport, Tas., 7310Telephone (03) 6424 4109Fax (03) 6423 5375Senior Basketball Roster - Monday NightsJunior Basketball Rosters - Wed./Friday NightsNWBU Roster Games - Tuesday/Friday NightsSquash Pennant -Tuesday NightsRacquetball Pennant - Monday NightsJudo - Monday NightsSenior Table Tennis - Monday NightsAikido - Monday/Thursday NightsLadies Social Badminton - Tuesday/ThursdaysRealm of Gaming - Friday NightsGymnastics - DailyPlayhouse - DailyAlso available Weight Gym and SaunaBASKETBALLTOURNAMENTNW Regional HighSchool Championships27th & 28th OctoberDevonport Regional Gallery exhibiting artist LisaGarland, of Penguin, speaks to local students.Also addressing local students is exhibitingartist Patrick Grieve, of Burnie.Aspiring young writersBUDDING young artswriters were given a chanceto refine their skills duringLiving Artists’ Weekrecently.The Devonport RegionalGallery hosted a Writers’Workshop for 40 keenstudents from Reece High,Devonport High and StBrendan-Shaw College.The focus was thediscussion and review of thegallery’s exhibition Plot,featuring the work of sixNorth-West artists whosework was strongly influencedby their immediatesurroundings.The gallery’s exhibition andpublic programs officer JosieHurst organised the event.She has experience in artsjournalism having worked asan art critic for both EdgeRadio in Hobart and theABC’s Triple J.Guest speakers on the dayincluded The Advocatereporter Sarah Nicol and twoof the exhibition artistsPatrick Grieve and LisaGarland.Students wrote their ownreviews of the exhibition andthe best two have beenpublished in this month’sDevonport Times.As our plot grows so do we: Devonport HighTHE Devonport Regional Galleryrecently featured an exhibitionunder the title Plot.Many local artists including PatrickGrieve, Lisa Garland, Kerry Martin,Kit Hiller, Nicola De Rooy andYvonne Von Lichtan have worksdisplayed.The comfortable space of theStewart St gallery is host to avariety of artworks ranging frompainting to beading and everythingin between.The title, Plot might seem a littleodd, but curators Jane Stewart, EllieRay and Josie Hurst had clearintentions about the theme beingdisplayed. Plot simply refers to yourhome, your special place; in ourcase: the North-West Coast. Eachartwork expresses what the artistslove about where they live; agriculture,lifestyle, environment.The gallery has a sense of placewhere everyone from near and farcan reflect on the beauty of theNorth-West Coast. Whether you arean analytical art fanatic or a localwho loves a pretty picture, this isan exhibition for you.Let’s celebrate this place and beproud of the heritage which shapesus, because as our plot grows sodo we.— ANIKA KALKA, Devonport HighSchool Grade 9 studentCelebrating our plot with art: St Brendan-ShawPLOT, the current exhibition at theDevonport Regional Gallery, is adiverse and extraordinary exampleof life on the North-West Coast.Featuring the work of PatrickGrieve, Lisa Garland, Yvonne VonLichtan, Kerry Martin, Nicola DeRooy and Kit Hiller, the exhibitionboasts abstract and realistic paintings,photography, printmaking andintricate jewellery pieces.The work varies, some are dark,moody and metaphorical landscapeswhile others are light, brightand abstract portrayals of theartist’s surroundings.The Coastal theme shines throughin many different aspects.There are mystical scenes of ruggedforests with rough rivers flowingthrough or stormy skies andgrey waters on a beach scene.Plot is great for the whole family asit has a variety of styles incorporatedinto the showcase and will beappreciated by many.Check out this exhibition beforeSeptember 2 and enjoy what is hasto offer.— TENEILLE TRESS, St Brendan-Shaw College Grade 9 studentAngus bears all in Wesley Vale’s teddy diarySQUASHTOURNAMENT20th & 21st OctoberPFD Food Trade Show1st OctoberStadia & Meeting RoomFor Hire4060139 LDHE HAS attended numerousbirthday parties, has seen theodd biff at footy matches andhas trekked up CradleMountain — but he stillremains tight-lipped abouthis experiences.Angus, the Grade 1/2 teddybear at Wesley Vale PrimarySchool, has more lifeexperience than you can pokea stick at. Every weekend hepacks his basket full ofclothes, camera and diaryand goes home with one ofthe pupils in his class.‘‘He has been going homefor five years and has had tovisit the washing machineonce or twice,’’ Wesley ValePrimary School teacherLindall Rockliff said.The aim of Angus is to try tobridge the gap betweenschool and home for pupils.He has a bigger wardrobethan most teenage girls, withmany clothes donated fromfamily visits.‘‘I have found this hasWesley Vale Primary pupils (from left) Jock Earle, James Piggott,Nakiya Flint-Grey and Zoe Knight with Angus the teddy bear.encouraged the students to beresponsible because theyhave to pack his clothes up atthe end of the weekend andmake sure he is clean,’’ MissRockliff said.‘‘Parents write comments inthe diary too which is nicebecause most of the studentscatch the bus so you don’talways get to see theparents.’’So what is next for Angus?‘‘He will still go home with adifferent student eachweekend, although he isnearly at retiring age now.’’Page 18 Devonport Times October 2007
Age no barrier with Tai Chi funKaringal activityfor Seniors’ WeekA 97-year-old Karingalresident will be leading theway in Tai Chi exercises thismonth as part of Seniors’Week.The long-time resident, whohas been involved with Tai Chisince its inception at the homein February this year, will joinabout 60 residents andcommunity members tocelebrate the importance ofexercise — proving that age isnot a barrier.Diversional therapist RosConnolly said such exercisesincreased mobility andcirculation.‘‘They feel very calm andrelaxed and rejuvenated,’’ shesaid.‘‘It’ll be focusing onpromoting health and wellbeing in the seniors.’’The class, held on October 3,will be taken by instructorJean Walters who will alsospeak about the movements aswell as exercises people can dowhile sitting at home.Tai Chi is held at the homeTaking part in a Tai Chi class are (from left) Wendy Onley, Margaret Metcalfe, instructor Jean Walters,Sharon Faulkner, Teena Coates and Ann Rayner.every Wednesday morning andattracts up to 30 Karingal andcommunity residents.Ms Connolly said it was forthose aged 60 and upwards.Bookings are essential andthe cost is $5. Contact 6424 7766.■ An art and craft exhibition will alsobe held during Seniors Week onOctober 1-7 at the home featuring avariety of exhibits by Karingal staffand residents.Tai Chi explained■ Tai Chi is an ancient Chineseexercise tradition that involves makingslow, controlled movements.■ Tai Chi is particularly beneficial towomen, since it can help preventosteoporosis and ease the symptomsof fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis.■ Tai Chi movements are taught stepby step; eventually, all the stepsbecome one continuous sequence orform.■ Practising Tai Chi can improve mildbalance problems in people of all agesand can reduce the risk of falls.■ Tai Chi can lower blood pressureand heart rates.● Sources: NWHRC Health Centre;WebMD.Tips to stay fit,healthy at springSPRING is renowned for being theprettiest season of all.But to ensure North-West Coasters getthe most out of the warmer days, thereare some health tips to follow.The Devonport Times compiled a list of10 tips to help make spring anenjoyable experience for everyone.■ Remember your body is still vulnerablefrom the winter so you don’t wantto make it easy for a cold or flu to takehold.■ Due to spring being the biggestseason for allergies, make sure you refillyour seasonal allergy medicationsbefore symptoms are severe.■ Slowly increase activity to allowmuscles to rebuild and adjust after aslow winter where activity was limited.■ Due to the warm weather, getoutside more and establish a exerciseroutine.■ Check out Coastal farmers marketsfor seasonal fruits and vegetables.Green vegetables help strengthen theliver and kidneys.■ Spring clean your home to get rid ofdust and mould. Remember to recyclewhen you can.■ Minimise exposure to pollen to avoidtriggering hayfever. Pollen count isgenerally higher in the early evening soavoid going outside at this time.■ Keep children pools clean andchange the water often.■ Optomise your immune system beforethe seasonal allergies get you.■ Take a food-based multi-vitamin withbreakfast in case your nutrition islacking.THE BEST .... JUST GOTBETTER... NOW WITHAWD!ALL WHEEL DRIVEStarting from a low $5,995(model R15C 2WD)AWD only on selected modelsMower Power17 Forbes Street Devonport6424 2902mowerpower@tastel.net.au4058934 LMDevonport Times October 2007 Page 19
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