Events
Freycinet Lodge Challenge
Date: October 2009 (TBC)
Location: Freycinet National Park
"The Freycinet Lodge Challenge is designed for those devoted to endurance." Tim Saul, Race Director.
Participants run, kayak, road bike and mountain bike ride around parts of the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast, over two days. There is a one day race option on the Sunday.
Freycinet is awesome with its craggy and dramatic outlines, sea cliffs, forests, tracks, abundant wildlife, bright white beaches and striking blue-green sea.
The jewel is Wineglass Bay, a perfect half-moon bay that is ranked as one of the world's best beaches. The two day challenge is for participants who are adequately prepared - in terms of fitness, skills and equipment - to battle the elements and successfully complete this gruelling event.
For more inofrmation visit: http://www.tasultra.org/index.htm
Fishing Competition
Date: TBC
Location: Freycinet National Park
Southern Game Fishing Club hold an annual fishing competition in March.
Further Info: John Holbrook (03) 6231 0255
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Art Competition
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Art Competition 2009 is now on. Paintings, sculputure and drawings with the theme "Essence of the East Coast" are now being called. Entries close May 1 2009.
Swansea Heritage Festival
Date : 15, 16 & 17 May 2009
Location : Swansea
Friday Opening by the Mayor
7.00pm ‘An Evening’s Entertainment for your Amusement & Delectation’with Miriam Cooper in “Louisa Arrives” and The Tidal Tones
The life of Louisa Anne Meredith coincides with the times of ‘Pride & Prejudice’
Presented by Great Oyster Bay Regional Arts (Have fun, come dressed up, win a prize)
Town Hall $15 includes supper, book at Bear Cottage (cash only please)
All weekend Museums and Exhibitions History House - Heritage Centre - Bark Mill - Town Hall
Saturday ‘Botany for Gents & Ladies of the Colony’
10.30am Natural heritage, a presentation on the flora of the region by Dr. Nicky Meeson
Town Hall Free entry
11.30am Communications – ‘Hoist and Fly - Flags of Colonial Times’
A talk and demonstration by Col Barney and
‘Flags’ a performance piece by Miriam Cooper
Town Hall Free entry
2.00pm ‘The Magic Lantern Show updated’
Wally Donne’s historic photography collection ‘Coswell to Freycinet’
scanned from the original glass plates, presented by Brenton Wheare
Tasmanian domestic architecture in the 19th century, photography by Ray Joyce with architecturalcommentary by Ian Boersma, including heritage buildings in Swansea and environs
Town Hall $15 includes afternoon tea, book at Bear Cottage (cash only please)
5.00pm ‘Grannie Rhodes at Schouten House’
A colonial woman’s tale about a cottage, a key, and a convict
Matinee performance by Miriam Cooper
Schouten House $15 Bookings essential (telephone 6257 8564)
8.00pm ‘The Wreck of the Resolution & other local tales’
An evening with Miriam Cooper
Schouten House $25 includes extravaganza supper, bookings essential (telephone 6257 8564)
Sunday ‘Historical Discovery Tour of Swansea’ – a gentle amble with commentary
11.00am Meet at History House 8 Noyes Street $5 book at Bear Cottage (cash only please)
2.30pm ‘Riversdale Revisited’ – An excursion to view restoration work of a historic country house, with anonsite account of the processes and procedures by Heritage Tasmania consultants and owner Ros Hunt.
Riversdale $5 includes afternoon tea, meet at History House 2.00pm – private carsBookings essential (telephone 6257 8555)
6.00pm Tipple & Tiffin at Trellis
Drinks & canapés with entertainment by the Sea Shanty Singers, with a chance to sample ‘Louisa’ Sticky
Gewürztraminer by Springvale. RSVP by 13th May on 6257 9095 or email trelliscafebar@hotmail.comTrellis café & wine bar $12 includes an arrival drink & canapés
DISCLAIMER: Swansea Heritage Group takes no responsibility whatsoever for any changes to the programme/costs listed above.
