Devonport Times - 21-28 March 2008 - Devonport City Council

NEWSBRIEFLYTibetan nightTHE Devonport TibetanRelief group will hold itsinaugural fundraisingdinner on March 28. Thedinner is aimed atcreating awareness andraising funds to alleviatepoverty in eastern Tibet.There will beentertainment, Indiancuisine and a silentauction. The dinner willbe held at the DevonportBowls club from 7pmonwards. For moreinformation contactPavitra Birman on6424 2817.Get writingA FREE writers’ workshopwill be held at theDevonport Library onMarch 29, from 10amuntil 3pm. AnnieWarburton, presenter ofthe Statewide ABCevening program, will bethe guest speaker.Bookings arerecommended. Contactthe Devonport Library on6424 4255Gran’s vanGRAN’S Van is holding atraining, information nightand sausage sizzle forvolunteers on April 1 atOur Lady of Lourdes Hall,6-8pm.Bingo buzzGET a buzz out of bingowith regular games at theCatholic Church hall inSteel/Stewart St,Devonport. The CatholicParish bingo nights areheld every Thursdaystarting at 7.30pm. OnMarch 27 there will betwo jackpots — numberone is $130 in 53 callsand number two is $1000in 50 calls. Call6424 1186 for moreinformation.Have a chatTHE DevonportCommunity House willkick off Chat and ChompInternational on April 2.The program is aimed atencouraging people ofdifferent nationalities tohave a chat over someinternational flavours. Thefortnightly sessions willrun from 11.30am at acost of $3. Contact6424 7060 to book.Rotary revs upMotor mania unitescar lovers for showand swap meetBy SARAH LEARYREVHEADS will unite for theDevonport Car Show and SwapMeet on March 30.According to event manager MacRussell, the annual event, which is runby Rotary Club of Devonport North, isset to attract large crowds.‘‘That’s if last year’s turnout isanything to go by,’’ Mr Russell said.‘‘I would say nearly 2000 people came.’’People can register their vehicles onthe day from about 7.30am. Car ownerscan enter their prized possessions to bejudged or just reap the satisfaction fromadmirers who pass by.There will be sections for vintage,classic, modern and hot rod cars.‘‘We will also have categories open forbikes, utes, pick-ups and stationwagons,’’ Mr Russell said.But the car lover is adamant that theshow is not just aimed at the masculinemotor head with a section for the ladiesas well.Mr Russell has harnessed a passion forcars for many years.‘‘It’s not so bad being on thecommittee,’’ Mr Russell laughed.‘‘I’ve participated in Targa for 16 yearsso it’s a bonus that I get to help run theshow.‘‘I have a 1976 Morgan, which washand-built in England, they have beenmade the same way for the past 50years.’’All money raised from the show will beput towards community projects.‘‘Tasmania is a great place for motorvehicle lovers , we have good roads andweather, so the meet is a fantasticopportunity to embrace how lucky weare.’’PRIZED POSSESSION: Rotary Club of Devonport North member Mac Russell polishes up his Morgan ready forthe Devonport Car Show and Swap Meet. Picture: Sarah Leary.Pet of the weekWicked JewelleryRequireSALESREPRESENTATIVEForDevonport andSurrounding AreasImmediate StartFull Time PositionPhone 0400 064 262wickedjewelry@bigpond.com4049189 ajMY name is Tabs and I am looking for a new home.Can you help me?I am a six-month-old tabby cat who has lots ofenergy. So my new owners will have to be ready to keepup with me!Not only am I active and cute, but I am also a very loyalcompanion to my best friend Minty who is looking for somenew parents too.She is a six-month-old tortoise-shell tabby and everyonealways comments on how pretty her coat is.Being the mischief maker that I am, it’s handy to haveMinty around to keep me in line.Sometimes she tells me off for eating my food too quickly,but curiosity never killed the cat if you ask me.But the best thing about Minty is that she is very beautiful,but shhh don’t tell her I told you that, her head will get toobig for our pen.We are lucky that the lovely staff and volunteers at theRSPCA Devonport have looked after us so well by desexingus and keeping our pretty coats nice and shiny.■ If you can give Minty and I the second chance wedeserve, please contact the RSPCA Devonport on6427 2566 or visit us at Tarleton Rd, Spreyton.Page 8 Devonport Times March 2008