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Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree

The Kingborough Helping Hands Sharing Tree was officially opened on Friday morning, November 25 at Channel Court Shopping Centre. The tree is located in front of Woolworths and welcomes the community to donate Christmas gifts to local families in need this Christmas. “Last year we gave away 1500 gifts including 250 hampers worth $100 each and 180 gift packs for the elderly,” said Edna Pennicott,...
Stitch and share the dignity

Stitch and share the dignity

With the giving season on the horizon, Kingborough’s Stitch and Share joined in Share the Dignity’s annual It’s in the Bag campaign.Share the Dignity is a charity that supports women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or living it rough.It’s in the Bag is a Christmas appeal that encourages everyday Australians to put together bags filled with essential items (and...
A brave new world awaits

A brave new world awaits

On November 3 students in years 3 and 4 at Blackmans Bay Primary created a living wax museum for their project about bringing explorers back to life.On display were notable explorers like Amelia Earhart, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, Neil Armstrong and Marco Polo. Presenting their knowledge about explorers to family, friends and fellow students was rewarding for all students.In the morning...
Tea and tech with a teen

Tea and tech with a teen

The Kingston Library had a wonderful morning session with year 10 students from Kingston High School for the Tea and Tech with a Teenager program on Thursday, November 17. Students helped locals with technology including learning skills using their camera on their own mobile, tablet or device. The next session at the Kingston Library is on Thursday November 24 at 11am. Bookings can be made at...
Sacrifices honoured for Remembrance Day

Sacrifices honoured for Remembrance Day

Students Abby Thomas, Huw Mumford, Amy Elliot and Leo Marchioli from Calvin Christian School Kingston laid flowers at a ceremony held for Remembrance Day at a Kingston Beach service on Friday, November 11. See the November 22 issue for more coverage.
mumara patrula Wood for the Fire Tour

mumara patrula Wood for the Fire Tour

A new Tasmanian Aboriginal tour mumara patrula “Wood for the Fire” was launched this month at Trial Bay by Kingborough Council in conjunction with Performing Lines Tasmania and creator Nunami Sculthorpe-Green. Kingborough Deputy Mayor, Clare Glade-Wright said the tour was very moving and was brilliantly presented by creator Nunami Sculthorpe-Green. “This is the first and only Aboriginal-authored...

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