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CHHA honour Sue Beswick

CHHA honour Sue Beswick

The Circular Head Hockey Association paid tribute to local hockey pioneer, Sue Beswick, by holding their inaugural Sue Beswick Memorial Round last Thursday night. Sue played for the Irishtown Hockey Club from 1961, and played her 600th game in 2003, before retiring in 2007. She was an avid supporter of local women’s, juniors, and Saints representatives for many years. Sue passed away on August...
For the love of dance

For the love of dance

From a small studio in Smithton, Tasmania, three local dancers, Taya Schuuring, Kaylah Bishop and Leah Odgers, are realising their dreams as they each head off to dance schools in NSW, Queensland and Melbourne.   Read more in the Chronicle, August 2 edition
Crighton honoured as Lions Club Citizen of the Year

Crighton honoured as Lions Club Citizen of the Year

Crighton Horton is a name familiar to many in Circular Head, first coming to the public eye when he organised the 2006 Australia Day celebrations at the Forest Recreation Ground, raising $28,000 for Ronald McDonald House. A love of agriculture sees Crighton involved in many cattle sales lending his hand (and voice) as auctioneer, as well as helping farmers out with milking and other jobs when...
Cats too good, playing surface a concern

Cats too good, playing surface a concern

A five goal to zero opening term has cost the Saputo Circular Head Saints as they were defeated on Saturday by 64 points against Premiership contender, Wynyard, in Round 16 of the NWFL on a poor playing surface at the Smithton Rec.   Read more in the Chronicle, July 26 edition
Information on Veterans sought

Information on Veterans sought

In 2022, 17 Vietnam Veterans who were born in Circular Head were discovered, taking the total of Vietnam Veterans who served in the conflict that were born in Circular Head, or living in Circular Head, to 60. The Circular Head RSL Centenary committee have been trying to find the 17 veterans identified in 2022 and have been successful in finding 12. The following is a list of five names that...
Gymnastics ready to spring into term three

Gymnastics ready to spring into term three

Circular Head Gymnastics Club (CHGC) has grown from closing at the end of 2022 with 53 students, up until now at the end of term two, 2023 with 77 enrolled gymnasts, some wishing to participate in two different classes for term three when the Club will be opening up Friday classes as an extra day. “We are extremely thankful to all who have supported and continue to support our club. We are...

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