December 2016

Richmond Online Access Centre

Richmond Court House54 Bridge StreetRichmond TAS 7025

Phone/Fax 03 6260 1065Email: richmond.oac@education.tas.gov.au

Web: www.linc.tas.gov.au/findus/southern/oac/richmond-oac

BookingsTo book your online access phone 6260 1065

DeadlinesArticles and advertisements for the JANUARY Coal River Valley News must be received by 5pm Monday 19th December 2016.roacnewsletter@gmail.comPO Box 151 Richmond 7025.This newsletter

is kindly printed by the office of

Julie Collins MP, Federal Member

for Franklin

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Wheelchair-accessible

Monday 9.30pm - 2.30pm

Tuesday 11.00am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am-11.30am

Thursday 10am - 4.00pm

Friday 9.30pm - 4.30pm

7pm - 9pm

Sat & Sun CLOSED

Public holidays CLOSED

COMMUNITY DIRECTORYChurch servicesSt John’s Catholic Church 6260 2189St Luke’s Anglican Church 6265 2445Christian Science Coal R Fellowship 6260 4222Freedom Community Church 0407 870 616

Clarence City Council 6217 9500

Hall hire Richmond 6245 8601 / Campania 6260 4126

DoctorRichmond Medical Centre 6260 2169

ElectricianBrian Hope Electrical 0418 135 201

HandymanDial-a-Daz 0409 510 044

Internet accessTelstra Air Hotspot - 39 Bridge St RichmondROAC 54 Bridge St 6260 1065 Richmond

LaundromatSorell Laundrette 1/5 Station Lane Sorell

Meals on Wheels Richmond 6260 4153

Petrol stationCaltex Service Station Richmond 6260 2161Campania Service Station 6260 4191

PharmacyRichmond Pharmacy 6260 2447

PlumberRichmond Plumbing 6260 2188

Police station 13 14 44

Post office 54 Bridge St Richmond 6260 226096a Reeve St Campania 6260 4188

South East Community Care6269 1200

Newsletter available online at coalrivervalleynew.wordpress.com

BUGS AWAY PEST CONTROL

Shane & Bronwyn Porter PO Box 87, Oatlands Tas 7120

Phone: (03) 6254 1121Mobile: 0408 223 461

St John’s Church

Richmond“Music in the

Church”

Fr. Terry Rush has great pleasure in

presenting an uplifting musical afternoon to

celebrate advent.The concert will include music by

Corelli, Vivaldi, Bach and Haendel

Concert Master: Peter Tanfield,

2.30pm on Sunday 11

December$30 per ticket which

includes afternoon tea.

All proceeds for the restorations of the oldest Catholic Church in Australia.

RSVP: 62 602 189PO Box 42 Richmond

stjohnsparish@bigpond.com

Friday 9th

December 6:00pm

Sing along with all the children and the Clarence City Band in a family-friendly evening of your favourite Christmas Carols

Little children can dress as angels & shepherds

Bring your own picnic, folding chairs and rugs

Carol sheets and candles provided

BBQ food, soft drinks and wine available to purchase

Sponsored by Clarence City Council

Santa will drop by early to wish you a Merry Christmas

Chocolate Trading Co opposite the village green has some exciting news to share.We are now also trading as Coal Valley Creamery Tasmania and are making all of our own ice cream, gelatos and sorbets in store daily.The demand has been incredible with positive feedback from both Tasmanians coming from

far and wide weekly and the Tourists from the mainland and overseas, some of the best if not the best gelato they have ever tasted, which makes us very happy.We hand make over 45 flavours and combinations that are rotated in our cabinet so there is always something exciting and a flavour that is sure to be a favourite.We make daily in small batches, it is not massed produced, this has enabled us to have total control of the ingredients for each of our recipes. We are extremely conscious of gluten free allergies and high sugar levels in other varieties on the market so we have adjusted recipes to overcome this. We are currently working on a Vegan Gelato and hope to have it ready for the summer season.Our sorbets are gluten and dairy free and the raspberry, blackberry and kiwi are packed full of real fruit. Our white choc blueberry gelato has handpicked blueberries from down the Huon, whilst our banana gelato has over 2kg of bananas in each batch. We have just entered the Tasmanian Fine Food awards with 7 entries. We are thrilled to have won 2 gold and 5 silver awards and Reserve Champion for our Pistachio gelato, we are hoping 2017 will also produce some great results for us.We are also making handmade waffle cones in store, including a gluten free option with our own secret recipe. Don’t forget our milkshakes and Coffee are made with Richmond milk. So if you haven’t tried our creations please call in and have a taste test, we look forward to seeing you instore. ADVERTISEMENT

Merry Christmas from the Committee, Volunteers and Staff of the Richmond Online Access Centre. It has been a year of changes for the Centre with a new co-ordinator and a new volunteer starting in the second half of the year. There has been a bit of uncertaintly as to the future of Community Based Online Access Centres due to the unknown availability of ongoing Government funding. New funding arrangements have just been introduced which means all Online Access Centres have had to apply for a “Digital Connections Grant” which provides funding at around the current levels until June 2019. Richmond Online Access Centre has applied for this Grant and we will know the outcome on 9 December 2016. The Committee, staff and volunteers believe we provide an essential service to the Richmond and Coal River Valley Community and we eagerly await the outcome of our Grant application which will give certainty of funding for the next 2.5 years. Lisa Evans, Richmond OAC Co-ordinator

Friends of the Margaret Mitchell Garden

The Friends of the garden plan to meet every first Sunday of each month at 11 o’clock for an hour for a quick weed or tidy up. Please feel very welcome to come along and join us. Our first garden time will be the 6th of November.

Rowena mmgarden@wildcaretas.org.au

Phone 62602340 or 0400185587.

Wildcare Friends of the Margaret Mitchell Garden cares for the Margaret Mitchell Garden in Richmond, a great native plant garden featuring plants from the Coal Valley, and an information room featuring the Pittwater wetlands and wildlife.

The Friends of the garden plan to meet every first Sunday of each month at 11 o’clock for an hour for a quick weed or tidy up. Please feel very welcome to come along and join us. Our first garden time will be the 6th of November.Rowena mmgarden@wildcaretas.org.au

Phone 62602340 or 0400185587.

Wildcare Friends of the Margaret Mitchell Garden cares for the Margaret Mitchell Garden in Richmond, a great native plant garden featuring plants from the Coal Valley, and an information room featuring the Pittwater wetlands and wildlife.

Richmond PlumbingRoss Stokman

For all your domestic plumbing

Hot Water Cylinders Blocked Drains

Specialist in Roof & Gutter Restorations

2A Charles St, Richmond 6260 2188 / 0419 369 130Your local plumber for 25 years

Coal River Valley Garden Club IncMeets the 4th Monday of the month from Feb-Nov, Richmond Football Club Rooms, Victoria Street,

Richmond, 7.30pm.Includes guest speakers, trade table and supper.

Phone 6260 2727

RICHMOND SERVICE CENTRE37 BRIDGE STREET RICHMOND

PHONE 6260 2161

FULL DRIVEWAY SERVICE

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

GAS EXCHANGE OR FILL

TYRE REPAIRS

NEW TYRES FITTED AND BALANCED

FROM 13” $73 14” $78

ALL SIZES AVAILABLE

CALL RON or THEONA

RICHMOND VILLAGE MARKETEvery Saturday 9am-

3pm in the Richmond Hall & surrounds

richmondvillagemarket.com.au

Open 7 days, 10am - 5pmLocals welcome!

Taste & purchase winesTea, coffee, cheese plates &

antipasto1431 Richmond Rd

Ph 6260 2895

Richmond PharmacyWebster packs - Diabetes agency

FREE Medadvisor service now available

Free DeliveriesPh 6260 2447

Domestic & CommercialInstallations & Maintenance

All Areas0418 135 201

bhopetas@bigpond.comLicence 948430

Brian HopeElectrical

Pty Ltd

Take away meals and alcohol available

7 dayslunch 12 - 2pm

dinner 6-8pm

Ph 6260 2109

The RichmondArms Hotel

open 7 days0409 510 044

Lawns mowed, Ride on or Hand mowing Whipper snipping Rubbish Removed / Garden tidy upsWindows cleaned On Site Chipping / Mulching Rotary Hoeing Flat Pack Assembly Trash Packs

Darren Bailey

R I C H M O N D

The Richmond Tennis Club wishes to thank all the members, friends and the Garden Club who supported the Richmond Garden Trail on November 5th. It was a great financial success as well as lots of fun. Thank you all.

The Club will soon implement a new keying system for access to the courts. The gate will be secured by a chain plus two padlocks, one with a combination for financial members and one with keys for casual users. Financial members will be informed of the current combination by email. If you are not yet financial for 2016-17 please send in your return soon. Now that summer has arrived, long, light, warm evenings are a great incentive to dust off the tennis racquet and enjoy a social game of tennis with friends old and new. Members can use the courts at any time and bring their guests for only $5/ person/hr. Use of lights is an additional $5 per court per hour.

Social tennis is already organised on Tuesday mornings at 8.30-930 and on Saturday afternoon from 2pm The courts are for the whole community so don't hesitate to make a private booking. To obtain a key you just have to contact either Sue 6260 2210 or Glenn's 6260 2403 or Wadsleys 6260 2950. It still costs only $5/person/hr.

The tennis wall is available to anyone at anytime.

There is now a table tennis table, bats and balls in the clubhouse for members and their guests. It can be configured so that you can play alone, singles or doubles. Please do not move it by yourself as it is heavy and awkward.

Present

The Story of Christmas in Word and Song

St Luke’s Anglican ChurchCnr Church and Torrens Streets, Richmond

Sunday 18th December 20162.30 pm to 3.30 pm

This is a free, non-denominational Christian based event to celebrate the Christmas Season. Everyone is welcome.

COAL RIVER VALLEYFarmers’ Market

Campania Quality & Variety

The market will be held on the 2nd Sunday of the month October to April

Next Market : Sunday 11th December 2016At Campania Hall and Grounds 9 am – 1pm

Local fresh fruit, vegetables, jams, pickles, sauces, quality hand-crafted goods, barbecue and real country

refreshments in the supper room.And: Santa will be arriving at 11.00am!!

Stall enquiries Jean 62604126 Sites: $10 - Tables : $5

Second hand goods of any kind are not permitted

RICHMOND - UPCOMING EVENTSNov20th- Dec11th Michael Weitnauer “61 x61 + more” Exhibition. Acrylic on canvas and f ramed watercolour paintings, Saddlers Court, Richmond

November 27th Richmond Athletics Carnival, Richmond Oval, 11.00am-4.00pm

November 27th Tagging Day, Richmond Christmas Tree Farm, 364 Fingerpost Road, Richmond 10.00am-2.00pm

December 8th R&CRV Promo Group Christmas Celebration, Pooley Wines, 6-8pm

December 9th Carols in Richmond, Village Green. 6pm onwards

Dec 12th- Jan 9th Tina Terry “New Works” - Mini Exhibition. Framed watercolour paintings, Saddlers Court, Richmond

Remember the real meaning of Christmas…

Community Christmas CarolsThursday 22nd December,2016

7pm at St James Colebrook

We have Nativity costumes for anyonewho would like to dress up

(well, mostly for the children) andChristmas Carols to sing.

Come and join in the spirit of ChristmasFollowed by supper— please bring a plate to share.

Coal River Valley Sustainable Living Group

We would like to acknowledge the great contribution made to the Richmond Community Food Garden and to the education of students of Richmond Primary School by Mary Jane Slover who recently passed away. She will be greatly missed.

Eco Home GuideOverwhelmed with information, choices, and conflicting claims? There’s a website to help you work out your next steps toward living sustainably, and to choose the best products. Visit www.ecohomeguide.com.auA national electric vehicle event will be held in Devonport in October 2017.

A Nissan Leaf all-electric car has recently been driven from Bellerive to Adelaide and return. The 15A power points at caravan parks provided an existing charging network.Group contact: Penny Wadsley Ph 6260 2950 or email pmwadsley@ozemail.com.au or find us on Facebook as Coal-River-Valley-Sustainable-Living-Group-Richmond

St John’s Church Advent Concert

Fr Terry Rush invites you to our annual Advent Concert.

Our wonderful orchestra, led by the renowned violinist Peter Tanfield will entertain us.

The concert will be followed by afternoon tea and wine provided by our friends and long-time supporters from Stoney Vineyard.

Sunday 11th December 2016 at 2.30pm

St John’s Church Richmond

Concert Master: Peter Tanfield Direction: Damien Holloway

Featuring: The St John’s Chamber Player’s

Tickets $30 each Tickets available by mail, PO Box 42 Richmond 7025,

phone 62 602189 or email stjohnsparish@bigpond.com

Door sales also available

All proceeds will go to the restoration of St John’s Church which is the oldest Catholic Church in Australia, featuring one of the most

precious stained glass windows in Australia.

Please join us and be uplifted by afternoon of music & rejoicing

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC PARISHCHRISTMAS MASS TIMES 2016

ADVENT RECONCILIATION:

19th December– Monday

RICHMOND 6.30PMSt John’s Catholic Church (St John’s Circle)

CHRISTMAS EVE:

24th December – Saturday

TRIABUNNA 7:00PMSt Anne’s Church (Victoria St)

SORELL 7.00PMSt Thomas’ Church (Arthur Street)

RICHMOND 9:00PMSt John’s Church (St John’s Circle)

******PLEASE NOTE: THIS MASS REPLACES MIDNIGHT MASS! ******

CHRISTMAS DAY:

25th December – Sunday

PORT ARTHUR 9.30AM(old convict church in the Historic site)

Wet weather plan- St David’s church near old convict church

RICHMOND 8.30AMSt John’s Church (St John’s Circle)

DODGES FERRY 10.30AM(Community Centre Hall)