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- Easter is over and the weather is typically Tasmanian
Autumn as the bookings are still coming in to Mission
Afloat! Schools are holding their class camps; water and
beach activities are enhanced by the addition of the
Pussycat, the war canoes and the snorkelling course; the
manager and his right hand man are still in
shorts!!!
- As well as being MAST approved, we are now an
official Yachting Australia training centre.
- We have received the donation of a 10 metre caravan
which when refurbished will form the base for aquatic
camps around the coast. What a versatile vehicle! Many
thanks to Bishop Alf Chipman for his generosity.
- John Bloem completed work experience at Mission
Afloat during March, working alongside his grandfather,
Bert Steele. He has now returned to his studies in
Victoria.
- The maypole will be ready for use soon, forming
another excellent shore-based activity for children of
all ages.
- Senator Eric Abetz gave us a large Australian flag to
replace the one that 'went walkabout.'
- Do you want to host a large gathering for your
extended family? Montgomery Park is the ideal place to
relax together in comfortable surroundings with plenty
for the children to do. Book early: weekends are filling
up.
- Welcome to Robin who has joined us as part of the
Work for the Dole programme. He, Jon and Scott are
largely responsible for the neat grounds and craft
kits.
- We have been given a lovely wooden dinghy, four
archery bows and four sets of lawn bowls. Does this mean
we must upgrade the oval to bowling green
standard...??
- The Anglican
Womens Guild has chosen us once again as their major
fundraising project of the year.
- Thank you to Gordon Gowlland for the quiet and
efficient extractor fan that makes working in the shed so
much easier! And to Arthur Wherrett and Arthur Hinsley
for the hundreds of fishing line blanks they have cut
out. The percentage of Tasmanian children who own their
own fishing line is growing. Also, thanks to Peter Harvey
at Ricoh for the loan of a new photocopier! Thank you to
Betty Broadley, Annette Wrightson and Esther Souter for
their wonderful catering help during the last few
months.
Thank you ALL for your on-going support, donations,
prayers and encouragement.
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