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Community

Posted by Janine Morris on Thursday, February 16, 2012, In : community weaving

I am very lucky to live in a beautiful place called Penguin. Nestled along the coast of the North West of Tasmania, near by, but not too close to two cities. A nice little town whose main street is 'just over from the beach'. My children can swim or walk on the beach every afternoon. Town is a short walk away from home, and we have many great small business that offer most things you really need, ie, a great coffee shop, gift shop with local work and choices of supermarkets.

I am always happy ...

Burnie shines in October

Posted by Janine Morris on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, In : baskets

"If you were to focus your telescope on Burnie from anywhere in the world during October you'd see a culturally rich communtity with music, exhibitions, performances and the celebrations of the simpler things of life." Burnie Shines, from the brochure for 2011.

If you are lucky enough to visit or live near Burnie in October 2011, you will be able to take advantage of the many activities going on. From feature artist 'Ben Lovell's' work, to workshops, music, exhibitions, family fun, open garden...

Home school community weaving project

Posted by Janine Morris on Saturday, June 4, 2011, In : community weaving

A lovely day was had with a group of the North West Coast Home school families. The day; a lovely autumn morning, was crisp and frosty. We all wound our way out to Prue and Ono's house, through farmland and forest. I was greeted by happy children working in the veggie garden, surrounded by chickens. Parents and children arrived full of energy and enthusiasm.
We set to work.

Eager children looked intently into the garden, admiring the spiders work covered with dew drops. Taking our cue from the...
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Penguin Organic Festival

Posted by Janine Morris on Thursday, February 17, 2011, In : current projects

The great Penguin Organic Festival is on again this year. It is on Sunday the 27th of March at the Organic Growing Centre in Penguin.( Find this past the schools and sports centre in penguin on Ironcliffe Road.) A great collection of inspiring people sharing ideas, produce,music, gardens and lifestyle ideas. Information here - Penguin Organic Festival