Women of the World Launceston

Target audience: Women only cultural night

Event Type: A celebration of culture through storytelling, dance, music, fashion and food

Event Description: Come and join our celebration of the social fabric of Launceston. The evening will feature a sprinkling of global dances, costume, stories and supper, so we can enjoy and gain a deeper understanding of each other in this fabulous women's cultural night.

Venue: City Baptist Church, 11 Fredrick Street, Launceston

Contact: Robyn Flittner:  robflittner@hotmail.com

Date: 11/8//2018    Time:6:30 - 8:30pm

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event?: no

Entry/Participation Cost: $5

Launceston Night Market

Event Description: 

Inspired by night markets from around the world, the ‘Launceston Night Market’ will look to bring together creative people from Launceston’s food, music and beverage sectors.

At our night market the emphasis is more on "night" than “market”.

Our market will celebrate our community and showcase many wonderful local producers. Join us to celebrate the end of the working week with a glass of cider or meet your family and for an easy dinner. What ever the decision we hope you will join us on Friday the 10th of August Civic Square, from 5 to 9pm.

This is a free event.

Venue: Civic Square Launceston

Contact : Natasha 0406 968 337

Date: Friday 10th August   Time: 5pm  - 9pm

Opening hours of your venue: 5 to 9pm

Wheelchair access: Yes

Website: www.launcestonnightmarket.com

https://www.facebook.com/launcestonnightmarket/

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5525964/newly-reopened-civic-square-packed-for-launceston-night-market/

Contact Natasha Nieuwhof   Email Address: natasha@goatyhill.com

Join us for a breakfast meeting with Rostrum Launceston. We meet weekly to practice public speaking in a supportive and fun environment.

Please come along and join us in celebration of the Tamar Peace Festival.

We will be speaking on a topic that is taken from the Rostrum promise, and supports the Festival's theme of Respect: "I promise not to be silent when I ought to speak".

You might choose to speak or just listen.

Organisation: Rostrum Club 9 Launceston

Website: https://www.rostrum.com.au/tas-club-list/tas-club-9

Event Type: Public speaking, friendship and breakfast – All welcome.

Venue:  The Pantry, 64 Charles Street. 

Event/Project Contact: Robert Stephens robertstephens123@bigpond.com

Start Date: 9/8/2018

Start Time: 7:30:0 AM End Time: 8:35:0 AM

Wheelchair access: Yes

Other Information: You may choose to purchase breakfast for $8.50 - $10 per head. and includes a barista made coffee.

Find us on Facebook @Rostrum7250

Sing for Peace

Target audience: Open to the general public, gold coin donation

Event Type: Concert followed by afternoon tea

Even Description: Concert of Peace-themed songs from 3 adult community choirs and one school choir

Venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church, Paterson St, Launceston

Contact: Elaine Yates:  esyates@iinet.net.au

Start Date: 5/8/2018     2:0:0 PM -  3:0:0 PM

Wheelchair access: Yes

Do people need to book for this event? : No

Community Kitchen

Organisation: The Community Kitchen is a collaboration between Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania and the Inveresk Tavern

Website: http://www.inveresktavern.com.au

Target audience: This event is open to the general public. This is a great opportunity for migrant groups to share their culture and traditions and to involve the wider community to share their food.

Event Type: The vision of the Community Kitchen is to create opportunities for new migrants to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds feel welcome, form relationships and integrate into the local community. It also provides them with broader social and support networks and raise cross-cultural awareness in the community.

Eventt Description: The Community Kitchen provides nine Migrant Resource Centre North community groups the opportunity to take turns cooking traditional foods each Sunday, as the Tavern hands over its kitchen to local migrant cooks.

Venue: Inveresk Tavern, 13 Dry Street, Invermay

Date: 5/8//2018 – 12pm – 2pm

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5396981/all-african-kitchen-delights-inveresk-tavern-on-mothers-day/?cs=95

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-17/migrant-cooks-community-kitchen-at-inveresk-tavern/8623756

Wheelchair access: Yes

Do people need to book for this event? : No booking required

Entry/Participation Cost: The cost of your meal and drinks.

Cook and enjoy an Afghan Feast

Target audience : open for all people interested to learn how to cook Afghan food

Event Type: Participants will learn how to cook an Afghan feast and have a shared meal following the workshop

Event Description: A delicious 3 course Afghan meal will be prepared in the Kitchen Classroom at West Launceston Primary School. The workshop will be limited to 8 people. Participants will sit with Afghan tutors and enjoy sharing the delicious meal together.

Venue: West Launceston Primary School 24-38 Basin Rd West Launceston Kitchen classroom

Contact: Joanne Dean   gentlefpjo@gmail.com

Event/Project Image: I have emailed an image.

Date: 5/8/2018    Time: 9:0:0 AM - 1:30:0 PM

Opening hours of your venue: 8am to 5pm

Wheelchair access: unfortunately no

Do people need to book for this event? : yes

Entry/Participation Cost: $15

Insurance: Northern Refugee Support through the City Baptist Church

Other Information/Questions: Participation cost of $15 is to cover the cost of ingredients

Group /Organisation: Women's Friendship Group

Website: http://wfgtas.wordpress.com/about/

Event Type: Two course sit down dinner for the street community of Launceston.

Note: This event is not open to the general public.

Event Description: The Peace Dinner provides the street community a safe place of peace and acceptance with a trained team of volunteers providing a listening ear and a hearty home cooked meal.

Start Date: 04/08/2018

Start Time: 6:30:0 PM

End Time: 8:30:0 PM

Venue: Milton Hall, 13 Frederick Street

Event Contact: Jeff McKinnon

Event Contact: jeff@citybaptistchurch.net

Does your venue have wheelchair access: Wheelchair access can be provided.

Organisation: City Baptist Church

White Ribbon Night at the Kingsway Bar

Saturday August 4th - 6pm -Late

Free Live Music

Drink Specials

Food Services by South Coast Canteen.

What is White Ribbon...

Our Vision

A nation that respects women, in which every woman lives in safety, free from all forms of men’s abuse

Our Purpose

Engaging men to make women’s safety a man’s issue too

Our Values

We are committed to the following values and bring these to bear in all facets of what we do:

Courage: in facing challenges and finding creative and innovative solutions

Integrity: ethical, honest and accountable to all

Respect: compassionate, honouring and acknowledging difference and upholding dignity

Collaboration: working collaboratively to drive positive social change

Leadership: leaders in driving lasting, positive, normative change

Event Contact:  jenc@georgetown.tas.gov.au  

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/

The Tamar Valley Peace Festival Community Welcome Dinner

Saturday 4 August, 6pm-9pm, Northern Suburbs Community Centre

You're invited to our Launceston Community Welcome Dinner!
Do you love trying foods from different cultures? Are you new to Australia and want to meet more local friends? Do you want to build a welcoming and inclusive community?

Then join us at a Community Welcome dinner in Launceston, celebrating with the Tamar Valley Peace Festival!

A Community Welcome Dinner provides opportunities for new and established Australians, people from all walks of life, to share delicious food and make new connections. Cook your favourite food or bring a dish from your culture and share it with us at a pot luck-style dinner. Be touched and entertained by stories of life, love and change from the people you meet. Find out how much our multicultural and multifaith communities have in common. You will be surprised!

Entry is FREE and everyone is invited. Places are limited, so register now to book your seat!


This Community Welcome Dinner is proudly supported by the University of Tasmania, the Northern Suburbs Community Centre and in conjunction with the Tamar Valley Peace Festival. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up?

Register online at launcestoncommdinner.eventbrite.com.au . Sign up every member of a family or group of friends individually in your booking. On event day, we will mark your names and assign you a dinner table number.

How do I get there?

Bus no. 6 or 10 to stop 13 George Town Road. Car parking is available on site and on the road.

University of Tasmania students may catch the free UTAS bus from Newnham Campus departing at 5.45pm. Please ensure you register for the bus through eventbrite. 

What food shall I bring?

Bring a savoury or sweet dish to share with other guests. Please bring food that does not require heating or assembling at the venue as there will not be cooking facilities available on event day. We will contact you before the event to answer any questions.

I have special dietary requirements. Can I attend?

Yes. All guests will introduce their dishes and the ingredients before dinner starts. If you are unsure of what a dish contains, please ask our facilitators at your dinner table and they will be happy to help you. You may bring something you wish to eat yourself. Some guests may also cater to people with special dietary requirements. We advise you to be aware of your own needs and not risk anything you are not sure of.

Will alcohol be served? Can I bring my own wine or beer?

All Welcome Dinner Project events are alcohol-free. We provide water, soft drinks and juice.

Can I attend if I can’t communicate fluently in English? 

Yes. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage cross-cultural connections. Our facilitators at your dinner table will be happy to assist you.

Can children attend the event?

Yes. We advise all children be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times. Children must be registered under the bookings of their parents/guardians.

Who do I contact if I have other questions? 

We will contact all registered participants by phone and email before the event. You may highlight your concerns to our friendly facilitators before the event or on the day of the dinner.

Proudly supported by the University of Tasmania, the Northern Suburbs Community Centre and the Tamar Valley Peace Festival.

Circle Dancing for Peace

Target audience: Event is open to all

Event Type: Circle Dancing for Peace

Event Description: Circle Dancing for Peace - join us to experience the joy of dancing with others to create a sense of wellbeing and community

Venue: Northern Suburbs Community Centre 49 George Town Road, Newnham

Contact: Denise Delphin:  manager@nscctas.org.au

Date: 3/8/2018     11:0:0 AM  -    2:0:0 PM

Wheelchair access: Yes

Do people need to book for this event?: No

Cost: $0

Group /Organisation: Northern Suburbs Community Centre Inc

Website: http://www.nscctas.org.au

 Our Global Village Celebration

Target audience : closed event

Friday Aug 3 - From Olive tree to Pizza Pizazz.
West Launceston Primary School students will cook pizzas in the school kitchen with special guest chef for the day using olives picked from the school garden and fresh garden produce.

Then the rest of the weekend will celebrate….
an open event to all.......
"Our Global Village Celebration"
Saturday Aug 4 from 9am - 2pm a market will be held selling international cuisine from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Egypt and more, local fresh produce and art and crafts made by members of the Launceston Community. There will also be a clothes repair cafe.

An Artwork Gallery highlighting the talents of Our Global Village Community will fill the walls of the Music Hall and artisan workshops will be held in the morning and afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday.

Event Type: Global Village Market celebrating our multi-cultural community and enjoying the richness this cultural diversity brings to our City.

Free skill sharing workshops will be held over the two days to provide opportunities for all in community to learn new skills and build cultural understanding by working together side by side to create beautiful works of art.

Event  Description: Three fun-filled days of creative learning and participants will have the opportunity to see, create and experience beautiful works of art.

For many people, to create a garden is an experience and expression of peace. These activities will also be held in the West Launceston Primary School Community Garden throughout the weekend.

Please see individual event postings for workshop details

Venue: West Launceston Primary School 24-38 Basin Rd West Launceston

Contact: Joanne Dean: gentlefpjo@gmail.com

Date: 4/8/2018    9AM -  2pm

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event?: no

Entry Cost: $0

Organisations: West Launceston Primary School
Women's Friendship Group
Northern Refugee Support
City of Launceston
Gentle Footprints Permaculture

Website: http://westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/

https://wfgtas.wordpress.com/about/

http://www.gentlefootprints.org/

Eritrean and Ethiopian Communities Coffee Ceremony

Open to all

Event Type:

The coffee ceremony is an integral part of social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an example of hospitality.

Event Description: 

Coffee is served with sugar, but in the country side some people use salt. Milk is not usually put in the coffee. Coffee can be served along with popcorn or peanuts. Popcorn being the popular one. In some households the coffee ceremony is conducted three times a day. One during breakfast time, one at lunch, and one at dinner. The coffee ceremony allows people to catch up on current events as well as spend time with their friends and families.  If you are invited to the coffee it is impolite to leave before finishing three rounds. The first round is called “Awol”, the second round is called “kalai”, and the third round is called “Bereka”

Venue: 95-99 Cameron st launceston

Contact: John Ali john.ali@mrcltn.org.au

Date: Thursday 2nd August Time: 9:30am- 11am  

Wheelchair access: Yes

Cost:  Gold coin donation is appreciated thank you

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (Launceston Office)

mrctas.org.au/

Star Theatre are proud to host the 2018 Tamar Valley Peace Festival Fundraiser.

Your Ticket Price includes your movie ticket, a glass of bubbles or beer and something to nibble on.

The selected movie for 2018 is “Pride”

Please arrive from 6pm for a 6:30pm Screening

Please Note: The movie will commence at 6:30pm and runs for 150 mins. Please disregard the duration below.

***Booked Tickets Only – No Door Sales***

About the Film:

PRIDE is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.

Classification: M (Mature themes, coarse language, sexual reference and brief nudity)

Book your ticket here. (click here)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZfFvsKDuUU

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5539364/star-theatre-shows-a-little-bit-of-respect-for-peace-festival/