Scamander Surf Life Saving Club: Training: Nippers 5-13 year old 9.30am-11.30am. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

Deloraine Writers Group: 7.30pm, Longford Memorial Hall, Lyttleton St. Details: stephen.cox3 @iinet.net.au.

Probus Club: 10am, Hub Building, George Town. Fun and friendship, interesting guest speakers.

St Marks Anglican Church Parish “Share & Care”: St Mark-on-the-Hill, Hobart Road, South Launceston. 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Morning tea, music and fellowship, all welcome.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Circle Dancing at Norwood: St Catherine’s Hall, 190 Penquite Road, Norwood at 10.30am. Dances are based on folk dances from many cultures, styles are gentle and meditative to more energetic, every dance is taught if needed. Dress comfortably including flat shoes. Cost: $5 per visit or term fee of $30. Details: Julie 0402 048 147, 6334 4149 or Estelle 6327 2685.

Singcognito Community Choir: 7pm-9pm, St John Parish Hall, corner Elizabeth Street and St John Street, Launceston. All aspiring choir singers are welcome. Details: Elaine 6326 4252, Glenn 6330 1129 or web search for Singcognito at acapella central.

Beginners contemporary dance: 6pm, Dicky White Lane, Quadrant Mall, Launceston. For ages 14 and over. Details/bookings: 0422 370 667.

Croquet: 10am and 1pm, Northern Tasmania Croquet Centre, St Leonards Sports Centre, St Leonards. Come and Try. All  equipment provided. Please wear flat soled shoes. Details: Lee 0439 310 070.

Kickboxing fitness: 6am, Fit 'n' Kicking, East Launceston. Details: 0419 587 717.

Launceston Scrabble Club Meeting: 3pm - 5pm, back room at Steve's Grill, Centennial Hotel, corner of Balfour and Bathurst Streets. We play International Scrabble rules. Boards and dictionaries provided. Cost: free. Details: Diana 0410 447099 or Tony 0417 366 660.

Men's Group - Beaconsfield: 10am-12pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, Beaconsfield. Meet with friends, work on projects. Details: 6383 1110.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Tone and Balance 9.30am-10.30am. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Men's Group - Beaconsfield: 10am-12pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, Beaconsfield. Meet with friends, work on projects. Details: 6383 1110.

Stoccata School of Defence: 6.30pm, Milton Hall, Frederick Street, Launceston. A HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) Club. We teach genuine broadsword and other weapons. Come along to watch or try Martial Arts from Europe. Launceston Instructor: Matthew Boyd. Details: 0409 525 091, www.stoccata.org, www.facebook.com/Stoccata-School-of-Defence

Tai chi qigong Beginner Classes: 5.25pm at Elderly Citizens Hall, Invermay. Cost: $8. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Tresca activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Basic Sewing $5 9am-noon; Acoustic guitar (donation)  10.30am-noon; Reiki/massage $5 by appointment. Details: 6394 4231.

St Marks Anglican Church Parish Op-Shop: St Mark-on-the-Hill, Hobart Road, South Launceston. 9am-2pm. Why not come on in grab yourself a bargain and have a free cuppa.

Al-Anon Meeting: 11.30am-1pm, Apostles Church Presbytery, 44 Margaret Street, Launceston. For friends and family, for recovery programmes. Details: Desma 6339 2629.

Dragon Boating Tasmania: 5.15pm. Try paddling a dragon boat on the Tamar River, all equipment supplied. Cost: $5. Details: 0448 690 954.

Grumpy Old Guy's Coffee Club: 10am, Cafe Culture, Trevallyn. Join us for an hour or so, yack about times past, how to fix the world, tell a joke or two or just relax. Details: John 0418 137 641 or Kevin 0497 788 932.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Rainbow Garden Playgroup: 9.30am-11.30am, 41 French Street, Launceston. Steiner Philosophy.

Playgroups: 0-5 year olds, also craft groups and festivals. Must have Playgroup Tasmania membership for insurance. Details/bookings: Mary-Jean Wilson 0419 891 653.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Circuit 9.30am-10.30am, Circle of Friends Morning Tea 10.30am, Mens Group 10am-3pm, The Fun Station 3pm. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Ready Step Go Parent Group: 9am-12.30pm, Ravenswood Child and Family Centre. Free. Details: Julie Moy 6339 2861.

Retro Rockers - Rock'n'Roll and social dancing: 7.30pm, Australian Italian Club, Westbury Road, Prospect. Cost: $5. Beginners Rock'n'Roll classes comprising two weeks introduction followed by six week beginners course held throughout the year. 7pm to 8pm. Cost $5. Also intermediate lessons taught following beginners classes. Partners recommended. Details 0409 442 962 or 0459 465 942.

Tresca activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Reiki/massage $5 by appointment; Yoga $5 1.30pm-2.30pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Yoga classes: 10am-11am, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, 49 Georgetown Road, Newnham. Cost: $8 per hour. Details: Diane 0439 189 886.

Norwood Ladies Probus Club Inc: 10am, Heather Hall, Penquite Road, Launceston. New members are most welcome. Details: Liz 0400 535 473.

Combined Probus Club of Beauty Point: 10am, The Beauty Point Bowls and Community Centre. Over 55? Retired or semi retired? Looking for friendship, fun and fellowship? Come along to our club meeting. Details: Joan Smith 6330 2813 or Gwenda Meacher 6383 4457.

Deloraine Walking Club Meeting: 7pm, Deloraine Hospital meeting room, Deloraine (front entrance lhs).

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Yoga Classes: 6pm-7pm, Kings Meadows Community Centre, 77 McHugh Street, Kings Meadow. Cost: $10 per hour. Details: Diane 0439 189 886.

Basic Computer Literacy Class: 12.30pm-2.30pm, NSCC, Dover Street, Mowbray. Cost: free.

Choir of High Hopes: 10.30am to noon, City Mission. All welcome. No experience necessary. Contacts; Merelyn 6334 0965, Office 6335 3000.

Craft Group: Club rooms Residential Village, Prospect. Kit for City Mission and other local charities. Details: Elizabeth 6343 0664.

Deloraine Small Bore Rifle Club: 6pm, Deloraine Showground. New members welcome. Details: Barry 6362 2518 or Robert 0407 902 266.

East Tamar Men’s Shed: 9.30am-2pm, 308 John Lees Drive, Dilston. New members welcome, but places are limited (8 currently). Facilities have been expanded for metal work and wood work. We encourage community projects for our skills in practical support. Details: Jon Hosford 6328 1163.

Meander Valley Choir: 7.30pm-9pm, Uniting Church Hall, corner William and Dexter Streets, Westbury. New members welcome. Details: Carmel Taylor 6393 6266, Robert Clarke (Conductor) 6392 2279, Helen Walker (President) 6393 1567.

Mowbray Primary School Playgroup: 9am-11am, Mowbray Primary School. Details: 6326 1892.

Over-eaters Anonymous: 7.30pm-8.30pm, Maggies Place, 34 Paterson Street, Launceston. Details: Turid 0407 022 779.

Scottsdale Dance and Sing-along: 1pm-4pm,  Scottsdale Hotel function room. Cost: $5. A seniors afternoon, singing and reminiscing. Meals from 11.30am.

Beaconsfield House Activities: Fitball 9.30am-10.30am. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Grow  Launceston: 1pm-3pm, Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, 11 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. A proven programme for mental wellbeing. Details: 1800 558 268.

Midweek Bowls: 1pm-3.30pm,. Cost: $6 plus $2 for raffle. Mixed triples, casual dress. All profits go back to the players and to charity. All bowlers and learners welcome. Flat-sole shoes only required. A good way to practice. Details: Glenn MacLaren  6344 6522, 6324 5567.

Riverside Tennis Club Ladies Summer Pennant:  We are looking for anyone interested in playing. Details: 6327 1166, 6327 3031 or contact the club.

Riverside Tennis Club Men’s Social Tennis:  1pm, Riverside Tennis Club, Eden Street, Riverside. Details: Bill 6327 2899.

Stop 'N Play Playgroup: 10.30am-11.30am, Tasman Highway Park, Waverley. Great activities each week and a free cuppa, for all families with children from birth to five years. Details: 6339 1455.

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Tai Chi $4 beginners 9.30am, advanced 11am; Play Group 11am-1pm; Men's Shed 9am-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Waverley Primary School Playgroup: 1.30pm-3pm, Waverley Primary School, Waverley. For families with children birth to five years. New families welcome. Details: 6339 1455.

Yoga Classes at Kings Meadows: 6pm-7pm, Kings Meadows Community Centre, 77 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. Cost: $10 per hour. Details: Diane Hayes 0439 189 886.

Cuppa and craft Group: 1pm-4pm, Cancer Support Centre Howick Street Launceston. For anyone who has been affected by cancer, including carers. Details: The support centre 6779 1100.

Ballroom-Old Time Dancing: 7.30pm-10.30pm, Heather Hall, corner Robin Street and Penquite Road, Newstead. All welcome, especially gentlemen, no partner required. Come and dance the night away. Cost: $5. Details: Janice 0439 961 404.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

AA Launceston Meeting: 5.30pm, Salvation Army Building, rear of, Elizabeth Street, Launceston. Is drinking affecting your life? Come along to a free local meeting. Details: Laura 0437 455 905 or Pat 0487 099 415.

City of Launceston RSL Brass Band rehearsal: 7.30pm, bandrooms, QVMAG, Inveresk Railyards. New and old members welcome. Band available for hire. Details: Kim 0417 037 623 or Peter 0419 889 010.

Croquet: 10am and 1pm, Northern Tasmania Croquet Centre, St Leonards Sports Centre, St Leonards. Come and Try. All  equipment provided. Please wear flat soled shoes. Details: Lee 0439 310 070.

Tai chi classes: Beginners 1.45pm, St Catherines Hall, Norwood. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Carers Drop In Centre: 10am-3pm, Level 1, 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston. Have a chat, coffee and talk with carers and staff. Details: Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222.

Chat 'n' Choose: 9.30am-11.45am, Newstead Baptist Church Hall, Wentworth Street, Newstead. Cost: $2 includes morning tea, no creche available. Details: Church office 6331 6891, Maureen 0400 776 043.

CHAT Pram Walking Group: 10am, Community HealthCare Centre, McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. Details: 6344 4340.

Do ’N Chew Craft Group: 10am-noon, Milton Hall, 11 Frederick St, Launceston. (school holidays and public holidays excluded). Electives are Cards, Quilting, Beading and the ever popular Chat and Unfinished Work Table. Morning Tea served. Details: Elaine 6331 7573 or Gwen 6331 7745.

Launceston Backgammon Club: We meet at a local pub. No membership fees. A desire to play backgammon with others is all that is required. Cost: $5 entry. The money will go into a pool and be split between the overall winner and loser on the night. Details: Facebook page Launceston Backgammon Club with relevant contact details, Bron Hogan 0427 350 740, email bronhogan@hotmail.com

Beaconsfield House Activities: Yoga 10.30am-11.30am, Mens Group 10am-3pm. Details: Janne 6383 1110.

Badminton for over 35s: Evening, Elphin Sports Centre. Enjoy some friendly competition. Details: Mike 0438 575 304.

Happy Hookers: Deloraine. 10am-noon, British Hotel, Deloraine. We meet to welcome new residents to the Deloraine community and share the skills of latchet hook rug making. Cost: $2 includes tea or coffee. Details: wildj@activ8.net.au or hook-rugrevolution.blogspot.com

Men's Group - Beaconsfield: 10am-12pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, Beaconsfield. Meet with friends, Work on projects. Details: 6383 1110.

Peeps After School Youth Program: 3.30pm-5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, George Town Road, Newnham. Focused on fun activities, community connections and building relationships. For youths from grade 6 and up. Cost: free. Details: 6326 6776.

Scamander Surf Lifesaving: Surf sports training times: Youth, 13 plus and adults 4.30pm. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

Tai chi classes: Beginners 1.45pm, St Catherines Hall, Norwood. Details: Grant 0418 606 656 or ironlotustaichi@gmail.com

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Crafty Sew’n’Sew $2 10am-12pm; Papercraft (donation) 1pm-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Shekinah House Inc. Trivia Night: July 27, 6.30pm for 7pm start, St leonards Memorial Hall (Tamar Bridge clubrooms). St leonards Rd, St Leonards (at the entrance to the Athletics and Hockey Centre). Get a team together of up to eight people per table for a fun filled night, lucky door and spot prizes, gold coin games and raffle. Cost: $20 per person. Individuals or smaller groups welcome, you will be allocated a table/group to join in with. Details/bookings: Louise 0478 230 525 or Helen 0429 855 640.

Samurai Ju-jitsu Dorset: 6.15pm-7.45pm, University gym at the campus in Newnham. Samurai ju-jitsu is a self-defence oriented martial art highly suitable for people of all ages, body type and gender. Details: facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jujitsudorset/ or 0428 613 220.

Launceston Computer Group (OPEN): 1 Pipeworks Road (behind the RSL) South Launceston. Answering machine monitored 10am-3pm. The club provides computer lessons and specialised programs to help seniors. Run by volunteer tutors at Studio Works.. Details: 6343 4928.

Make Time To Play Parenting Group: 10am-noon, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, 1 Dover Street, Mowbray. Details: 6326 5506.

NSCC Men's Bizz: 10am-2pm, Rocherlea Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea. Cost: gold coin donation.   Details: 6326 5506.

Scamander Surf Lifesaving: Surf sports training times: Youth, 13-plus and adults 4pm. Training at clubrooms, Dune Street, Scamander. Details: Chris at doublecdesign@bigpond.com.au

Tresca Activities: Tresca Community Centre, 39 Main Road, Exeter. Art Group $2 10am-1pm; Mens Shed 9am-3pm. Details: 6394 4231.

Trinity Uniting Crafty Corner: 9.30am, Punchbowl Christian Centre, Punchbowl. Details: 6344 4813.

Waverley Primary School Playgroup: 9am-10.30am, Waverley Primary School, Waverley. For families with children from birth to five years. All welcome. Details: 6339 1455.

Deloraine Walking Club - Christmas in Winter: Join us at Mole Creek for Christmas celebrations in July. A short walk to Lobster Falls during the day and then an evening meal. Can everyone please bring a dish, either main or dessert and dress for Christmas, either simple or go all out.  Rsvp by Monday, July 23 and get more details. Details: Janelle hawkins 0418 247 071.

St Marks Anglican Church Parish Op-Shop: St Mark-on-the-Hill, Hobart Road, South Launceston. 9am-2pm. Why not come on in grab yourself a bargain and have a free cuppa.

Saturday Walkers and Talkers (SWAT): 9am, The Esplanade, Beauty Point (opposite the fish shop). Formerly Beacon Runners. Details: Nye 6383 1559, Ros 6383 4980.

East Tamar Men’s Shed: 9.30am-2pm, 308 John Lees Drive, Dilston. New members welcome, but places are limited (8 currently). Facilities have been expanded for metal work and wood work. We encourage community projects for our skills in practical support. Details: Jon Hosford 6328 1163.

Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market: 8.30am-12.30pm, Cimitiere Street Car Park, 71 Cimitiere Street, Launceston (car park opposite Albert Hall). Seasonal local produce. Details: Misty 0417 352 780 or www.harvestmarket.org.au

Charles George Croft: I am seeking information on Charles Croft who served in the RAN in WWII. He was born in Launceston on February 6, 1906, the son of Charles George and Edith Holman Croft at 12 Quadrant. He died in Launceston on May 18, 1953 at his sisters home a 4 Campbell Street, Newstead. He had seven nephews, Peter, Barry and Graham Croft, Alan and Neil Huxley, John and Ian Joyce. Phone: Mike on 6331 5591 if you can help.

Brooks High School 1969 Leavers Reunion: It is anticipated the 1969 school leavers from Brooks High School will hold a reunion at the beginning of 2019. I am looking for contact details for anyone who left the school on 1969. Could anyone interested in attending please call Gayle Thompson (Johnston) on 0409 525 201 or email Wayne_gt@bigpond.net.au

Seeking: David John Kennedy born Hobart 1945 and attended Hobart High School and University of Tasmania. Commenced National Service in 1968 and graduated as 2Lt from Officer Training Unit. Please contact Greg Woods at woods.greg@yahoo.com.au or 0409 457 523 for reunion details.

Deloraine Area School 1958 Reunion: October 27, 2018. We will meet at Deloraine High school at 11am to look through the current school. Lunch is at The Bush Inn, Deloraine at 12pm and costs $26 per person. Details: Beverley Costello (Hawley) Mobile 0419 339 173, costb@bigpond.net.au or Arch Costello Mobile 0418 300 183 or email arch.faye@bigpond.com

Smithton High School 1968 (50 Year) Reunion: Saturday, November 10 at the school. Details: Robyn Jackson (Innes) 0488 588 380 or Paul Saward 0428 571 240.

Launceston Teachers’ College students, 1959-60 Luncheon: January 19. Help us celebrate our 60 year reunion. Details: Alma Ranson (nee Davis) almaranson@gmail.com or Judy Freeman (nee Eastoe) 03 6398 2117 or Alida Beattie (nee Hellinga) 03 6424 7536 or Helen Harding (nee Gregg) 0400 972 707.

National Service, 15th Intake 50 Year Reunion: To be held in Launceston in February 2019. Details: Barbara Imlach 0419 312 985.