Month: February 2011

MORE than 80 parents and children from the Bridgewater and Gagebrook communities recently enjoyed a variety of fun, healthy and engaging activities as part of The Smith Family’s Good Beginnings school holiday program.

The sessions were jam-packed with a smorgasbord of activities including tasty ‘sit-down’ shared lunches, an Antarctic ‘adventure day’, a recycled toy-making session, a community walk complete with a morning tea and jumping castle, several fun-filled rural combined play sessions and even a playground ‘discovery mystery tour’ on the double-decker Fun Bus! Continue reading “Students get taste for new adventures in holiday program”

THE Children’s Book Council of Australia Tasmanian branch has launched a program to get kids reading – and keep them reading – following special funding from the Tasmanian Community Fund.

Books To Keep Kids Reading began last month at community health centres across the state. Continue reading “Program aims to keep kids excited by reading”

BRIGHTON has joined the National Rural Women’s Coalition to mark the centenary of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8.

Proving that rural, regional and remote Australian women are just as tech-savvy as their urban sisters, the coalition has invited cities and towns in these areas to share in hosting a special morning tea and interactive ‘webinar’ on the day, with ABC radio and television host Geraldine Doogue. Continue reading “Brighton joins coalition for women’s day”

BRIGHTON Council has a policy of offering grant assistance to sporting and community groups.

Applications for assistance in the 2011/12 financial year are invited to be submitted by March31 2011.  Policy guidelines, funding criteria and application form can be obtained from Council’s website www.brighton.tas.gov.au or Cathy Harper on 6268 7035. Continue reading “Brighton offers community grants for 2011/12”