1. education
2. school

For a small town, (Pop. 597; 2011 census) Swansea punches well above its weight. Over the last month our town can
be proud of some achievements of four of our young townsfolk.
First on April 18th against Bothwell,
Tom Darke played his 200th Game for
Swansea Swans Football Club. Whilst
this is not uncommon in local football,
it is a prerequisite for a player Life
Membership of the Swans. The team
helped Tom celebrate with a win.
Congratulations Tom.
The second achiever was Damian Graham, who came second in an Australian wide
competition. I shall allow Damian‘s employer Vermeys Meats to tell the story.
“ Congratulations to our apprentice Damien! Today he came second in a Butcher’s Apprenticeship
Competition in Perth, Western Australia. Competing against apprentices from around Australia, he
was judged on his skills, the variety and scope of meat dishes he could prepare in a short period of time
AND he had to cook a restaurant quality meal for four!”
Congratulations Damian.
The other two achievers are students at the Swansea Primary School
WELL DONE TYLER JONES
For a small rural school our students do us proud in all sporting achievements.
Tyler Jones was selected for the Southern Primary Schools Team to compete at the
State Athletic Carnival in Launceston. Tyler came first in the Grade 3 100m.
WELL DONE TO HIRUSHA ARIYASINGHE
Hirusha was selected as the top student at Swansea Primary School in the 2014 State-wide Literacy and
Numeracy Monitoring Program. Hirusha was presented with a certificate from the Minister of
Education to recognise his achievements at an afternoon tea on Monday at New Town High.
On Behalf of all the residents of Swansea, I offer my congratulations to these high achievers. Well Done Bill Fry
Date
Event
Location, time and contact details
Tues 12 May
Swansea Probus Club
10 am Monthly meeting and BBQ Swansea Golf Club New members
welcome more info secretary 0411 203 223
Tues 12 May
Mothers Day Musical
7 pm Jersey Boys Orford Odeon Orford Golf Club
Wed 13 May
Music and Meditation
3pm All Saints Church all welcome 6257 8755
Thur 14 May
Swansea Garden Club
2pm. May Shaw Health & Wellbeing Centre. FOM Flowering Shrub
New members welcome Linda Camus 6257 8855 (sec)
Fri 15 May
Coast Guard Freycinet
7 pm Terry Charlton Room at the Boatshed. Visitors and new
members welcome. Bill Fry, Admin Officer: 0400 329 973
Mon 18 May
Australian Hearing Bus
10 -2 Health & Wellbeing centre May Shaw Free hearing Check. No
Appointment necessary
Fri 22 May
STUFIT
7.30 pm Swansea Town Hall. Steve 0438 060 047
Tues 26 May
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council 5 pm Monthly council meeting at Swansea Town Hall. Agenda items
by 15th May.
Mon 4 June
Swansea Hall Committee AGM 11.am Swansea Town Hall
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Wed 13 May J & C Johnstone
Thu 14 May B & B Digney
Fri 15 May
S Siepen
Mon 18 May J Austwick
Tues 19 May S Kean & L
Barden
www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye
Care until release of orphaned
wildlife including Wombats, Eastern
Grey kangaroos (Foresters), Bennetts
& Pademelon wallabies & Tasmanian
Devil rescue. Phone Marcia at
Bayview Bush Babies on
0448 714 419.
For advice or care of birds phone
Sherryl Lyn on 0427 796 096.
Collection of bee swarms, please
phone Marcia on 0448 714 419.
Please phone pest control for wasps.
For a safe snake relocation service
throughout the municipality. Phone
Bruce Press on 0400 502 403.
Easy Relaxation for Mind and
Body Every Thursday in Orford
1pm at the Orford Community Hall.
Contact Nadine Ozols, Program
Coordinator, 6257 9126
[email protected].
Swansea Branch CWA meets
2nd Wednesday of the month. New
members always welcome. Craft days
alternate months. Contact 6257 8947
for details.
Spring Bay Walkers have a regular
walking calendar of many interesting
local walks. Contact Cath Willmot on
6257 1096.
Qigong 9.15 am and exercise class
11.15 am both Monday at Swansea
Golf Club until further notice.
Cranbrook Craft Group Every
Wednesday 10.30 am at Cranbrook
Hall. Cranbrook Contact Edith
6257 8116
Swansea Community Garden
meets on the first Saturday of the
month. Contact Cynthia on
6256 4738.
Swansea State Library has a new
phone number 6257 8607. Please use
this number for all enquiries regarding
the library
Book Discussion Group at the
Swansea Library. We meet on the
fourth Thursday in the month. Keep
reading and bring along the book you
are currently reading. Contact
Deirdre Monk on 6257 8584.
Your local SES is looking for
volunteers. If you are interested,
want to know more or just want to
come and have a look. Your local
unit is also on the hunt for your old
unwanted vehicles, if you have got
one that you would like to donate to
the unit for training purposes, please
let us know, we can even arrange
pickup. Contact us at
[email protected] or ring
Kelvin on 0418 376 129
www.swansea-ses.weebly.com
The Swansea Social Croquet and
Boules are continuing to meet on
Fridays from 11 am to 1.30 pm
weather permitting. Please phone
Deirdre Monk 62578584 for details
and venue information.
Swansea Hall Committee
(section 24 Council Committee)
Annual General Meeting
& expression of interest notice
for Community members to join
committee or to attend the
meeting.
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Thursday 4th June
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11am Swansea Town Hall
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General report
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Financial report
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Election of Office bearers
Chairman, Sec/Treasurer
and 4 Committee Members
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General Business
RSVP or for enquiries contact
Martin Crawford 0429 323366
[email protected]
Swansea Garden Club next
meeting May 14th, 2pm. May
Shaw Health & Wellbeing Centre.
FOM Flowering Shrub New
members welcome Linda Camus
6257 8855 (sec)
Music and Meditation 3pm
Wednesdays All Saints Church A
cuppa will be supplied after the
session in the church hall. All
welcome 6257 8755
Barkmill Tavern and Bakery
Due to refurbishment in the Bark
Mill Kitchen area. Bistro Meals
and Pizza will not be served
from 5 pm Sunday 17th
May until 5 pm Wednesday 20th
May. Tavern, Bottle Shop, Bakery
and Museum will be open as
usual. Sorry for any
inconvenience. Bark Mill
Management.
Community Transport East Coast
the phone number for the office has
changed to 6372 4415. A diversion
will be in place until July but please
make note of the number.
Swansea Branch of CWA The
winner of our Mothers‘ Day Cake
Raffle was Anne Barden. Thank
you all for your support Dorothy
Lord President
Haphazards Art Group 10 - 3
fortnightly meeting All Saints
Church Hall next meeting 11 May
Nora 6257 8407
Australian Hearing Bus 10 - 2
18th May Health & Wellbeing
centre May Shaw No
Appointment necessary 6282 0800
STUFIT 7.30 22May swansea Town
Hall. Steve 0438 060 047
Www.hearing.com.au/bellrive
Swansea Community Market
supported by Barkmill Bakery &
Tavern second Saturday of the month
at Swansea Town Hall 10 am - 1 pm
Next month‘s market is on 13th June
Come and join us at Piermont Restaurant this Wednesday
for Italian night
Pizza, pasta and other specialties available throughout the
evening
*Bookings are essential
mobile number: 0407527542
office number: +61 3 6257 8131
ANZAC Service at May Shaw
Thursday the 23rd of April Swansea
Primary school travelled by bus to May
Shaw Health Centre. The SRC
welcomed everyone to the service and
Meagan Pyke read the welcome to country. The
grade six leaders read some facts about ANZAC
day, then we sang the National Anthem and the
song ‗And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda‘.
Reverend Trevor Smith led the minutes silence
and the Lords Prayer, then he passed it over to
Dylan Golder and Samasha Ariyasinghe for the
Ode.
We sang ‗Count On Me‘ by Bruno Mars and
then enjoyed some delicious morning tea. For
morning tea we had a choice of orange or green
water cordial and ANZAC biscuits of course. If
we had any relatives in the health centre we were
allowed to say a quick hello before going and
waiting for the bus. By Swansea Primary SRC
will visit the following location on between 10:00am
– 2:00 pm
Monday 18 May
Health & Wellbeing Centre
39 Wellington St, Swansea
We welcome members of the wider communities to
attend on the day, with the exception of
children. No appointment necessary!
Come in and enjoy the cozy fire on a cold Tasmanian Winter night!
2 course $55
3 course $70
2 & 3 courses include a glass of sparkling wine
Lunch 12 pm – 2 pm
Dinner from 5 pm
2 course $30
3 course $35
*Bookings are essential
mobile number: 0407527542
office number: +61 3 6257 8131
On Thursday 30 April a morning tea was held at
the Swansea Golf Club for Meals on Wheels
volunteers and recipients.
The President, Jack Hardcastle, said what a
wonderful job volunteers do in Australia.
Volunteering doesn't happen anywhere else in the
world like it does here, with 34% of Australians
doing volunteer work of some sort. This added $42
million to Australia's economy.
He added that meals on wheels commenced in
Hobart in 1955 and currently has 37 branches with 1500 volunteers
Above left Group Photo of
Attendees.
Right (l - r) Gwen Bryan, Anne
Breadmore, Jack Hardcastle and
Dot Barden.
Left Jack Hardcastle and Dot
Barden
―Word‖ or ―Publisher‖ Copy by
12 Noon Fridays.
Silver Tiffany Bracelet with Pearl Attached
Sentimental Value
Phone H Griggs 0419 353 680
Letters and articles most
welcome.
Pictures with articles make for
more pleasant reading.
Please send by email to
Swansea Primary School Association
Trivia Night
Around the World in 80 questions
Saturday 29th of August 2015
Swansea Primary School Swan Hall
Great Mother’s Day Gift
Girls Night Out
Pamper Evening, Fashion Parade, Jewellery, Hand Massages and so much more
[email protected] or drop
in to the Swansea Online Access
Centre
Monday
10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday
10 am -3 pm
Wednesday 9 am—3 pm
Thursday
10 am—3 pm
Friday
9 am - 1 pm
Thursday the 14 of May 2015
Will open on Public Holidays by
prior Appointment.
From 6pm
Please note change of hours for
Piermont
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Tickets on Sale at Swansea Primary School
term 2
SWANSEA SCHOOL COMMUNITY WEAR
WINGS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Currently one in four young Australians is
suffering from a mental health condition. To
support the mental health and
wellbeing of our students Swansea
Primary School has become a
Kidsmatter school. KidsMatter is
funded by the Australian
Government and Beyondblue and is
a partnership between education and
health sectors. This
program was officially
launched at the primary
school last term by Principal Jennie
Amos, Doctor Camilla Byrne,
Community Youth Worker Meagan
Harvey and School Chaplain Elise
Wells. KidsMatter focuses on the
promotion of wellbeing, the prevention of mental
disorders and aims to achieve greater support for
students with mental health problems and their
families.
KidsMatter has been
shown to
significantly improve the
mental health and
wellbeing of students, the
quality of school work and
the ability of
parents, carers and teachers
to help children deal with
problems. We look
forward to seeing the
benefits of this program in
the Swansea community.
Friday & Saturday nights (plus our full seafood
menu)
This week
Mango Chicken – smooth and fruity – always a treat
Beef Madras – a traditional favorite mild to hot as
preferred
Spicy roasted lamb - authentic in style & delicious
Fish Bedun – a seafood curry with delicate herbs and
spices
Pumpkin Kirata – a great vegetarian choice and so
moorish
OYSTER BAY SEAFOOD 62578998
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT
Come in for your blood pressure check at the pharmacy
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Carpet & Lounge Suite Cleaning
Turbo Tile & Grout Cleaning
Flood Emergency Callouts
High Pressure Cleaning
Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup
Mattress Sanitising
Exterior House Cleaning
Covering Bicheno, Coles Bay,
Swansea, Orford and Triabunna areas
Truck Mounted Machine
STEPHEN BRIGGS
Owner/Operator
Box 378 Prospect TAS 7250
I believe that banking institutions are more
dangerous to our liberties than standing
armies. If the American people ever allow
private banks to control the issue of their
currency, first by inflation, then by deflation,
the banks and corporations that will grow up
around [the banks] will deprive the people of
all property until their children wake-up
homeless on the continent their fathers
conquered. The issuing power should be
taken from the banks and restored to the
people, to whom it properly belongs.
Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
Bistro is CLOSED
Until further notice
Do not forget Friday night spins and
members‘ draw
Phone: 6257 8188
Swansea lions Club would like to announce our new
members Lorraine and Michael Webb and Tameka Pyke
we are so pleased to have you guys join us .
VETERINARY
CLINICS IN
BICHENO
Dr Jeff Parsons
consults in
Bicheno every
Tuesday
afternoon. Please
phone 6376 1577
for an
appointment or
veterinary advice.
On behalf of the Swansea RSL sub-branch committee, I would like to take a brief
opportunity to thank the Swansea community for the incredible support demonstrated on
ANZAC Day. We were humbled by your collective efforts in helping us to commemorate
the Centenary of ANZAC; and the service and sacrifice of Australians in all wars and
conflicts. In particular, the Committee would like to make special mention of those many
businesses and individuals who contributed to the day behind the scenes. Without your
valued support and contribution, the services and subsequent social activities would not
have been possible. As the Centenary is now behind us, the sub-branch looks forward to
marking the next chapter in Australia‘s proud military history. Once again, a sincere thank
you to all. Lest we forget..
Combined Garage Sale
Meals on Wheels
Two bedroom flat
in central location part
furnished, available for lease.
Contact
0419 390 736
Swansea Paint & Panel
36 Franklin Street Swansea
For all your spray painting &
smash repair needs. Insurance
work & detailing .
Scott on
0497 928 482
A community service available to
anyone who would love a meal
delivered to their home, ongoing
or temporary. Cost $8.60 for a two
course meal
Phone 6257 8108
Saturday 16th May
9 am—3 pm
―Belmont‖ 14106 Tasman
Highway (6.5 km from Barkmill)
Antiques, Furniture. Kitchenware,
Garden Pots and More.
ACCOUNTANT
& TAX AGENT
Simon P. Clark
Chartered Accountant
“I come to you”
Visiting Swansea the
4th Thursday of each month
26th MAY
For an appointment please call
Ph: 6391 3007
FIG BEAUTY
SERVICE
Visits the Health & Wellbeing
Centre, May Shaw
Every Tuesday
Slashing of Blocks
Waxing, tinting, manicures &
pedicures, facials, gel nails/toes
Relaxation massage
Phone Sally 0400 837 984
Richard Lane
OPTOMETRIST
Ca
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Visiting Bicheno Fri.5 June
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Swansea Sat. 6 June
7
f r app nt
VETERINARY CLINICS
IN SWANSEA
Dr. Phillip Holmes will be visiting
Swansea from 11 am onwards. MAY 13
and 27. Please phone 6269 2323 for an
appointment or veterinary advice.
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Swansea - Bicheno - Coles Bay
Ph: Rodney Breadmore
0418 513 973
or 6257 8434
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Swansea Golf Club Report Saturday 9th May 2015
Eleven couples entered the Club‘s Mixed Foursome Championship and it
was very pleasing that the event was well supported. Apart from the
competitive element, the championships turned out to be a most
enjoyable social occasion. Congratulations to Malcolm Sinclair and
Angela Barden who are this year‘s champions with a score of 87. Max
Hall and Sally Siepen were equal runners up with Tim and Laurinda
Bond with a score of 89. Jane Brain and Jim Miley filled 3rd position.
Congratulations to all who took part in the very enjoyable and successful
event.
The winner of the Stableford competition was John Quinn with 35 points and Chris Weeding was runner up with
32. Nearest to the pin winners were Jack Hardcastle and Val Kemp.
The Club hopes to be well represented at FOBS this coming Saturday at Bicheno. Members are strongly urged to
turn up and support this event. 9.30 for 10 am.
COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday 13th May: Ladies ‗Charity Day. Chicken run to start at 2.30 PM
Thursday 14th May: East Coast Veterans @ Bicheno. Stableford.
Saturday 16th May: FOBS at Bicheno. Members are asked to make a special effort to participate.
Friday 22nd May: Farmers‘ Day Swansea.
Saturday 23 rd May: Club Foursome Championships. Reminder to organise partners.
Entry Forms for the East Coast Open are available at the club house.
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The Bowls Club Annual Dinner and Presentation Night will be held on Friday 15th May at 7 pm
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2 course buffet at Waterloo Inn. All members and friends welcome. RSVP 62578 200 or 0427 688 016
The Annual general meeting will be held at the clubhouse on Sunday 21 June at 11am. Could all members make an
effort to attend.
Swansea 8.5.53 Defeated by Campbell Town 18.16.come124 Goals J Brown 3, R Flynn, M Evans 2, J Franklin
1. Best J Brown, J Franklin, M Brown, R Flynn, R Smedley, H Dunbabin.
Upcoming events
Sat 19th May No Game. A Golf Day will be held at ―Royal‖ Swansea Golf Club. 12.00 noon followed by a BBQ
and refreshments at the sheds All Supporters Welcome
Sat 26th May Swansea vs Oatlands 1.30 pm @ Swansea
Devil’s Corner Lookout
Dear Editor , Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on our plans for the Devil‘s Corner Cellar Door.
As many people will be aware we have been operating our current cellar door on Sherbourne Rd for just over two
years. In that time we have enjoyed tremendous support from locals, as well as from interstate and international
visitors. We have also learnt a lot about what travellers are looking for when they drive through the East Coast.
The first thing nearly all our visitors comment on is the view. Many thousands of photos have been taken from the
deck at the cellar door looking down to Moulting Lagoon and the Hazards or from guests strolling up the hill past
our cellar door to get a higher view. A great many of our guests have enjoyed the wines we provide for tasting and
during their visit they regularly ask where they can get a cup of coffee or something to eat in the area.
With all this in mind we felt that the next stage of our cellar door needed to address some of these needs and as a
result the idea of the Lookout was born. Our plans for the Cellar Door and Lookout have been on display at our
current cellar door for the past month and show that we intend to build a Lookout in three parts. Firstly there will be
an entrance/foyer area that will showcase information and visuals about the local flora, fauna and history. A second
area will open towards Moulting Lagoon and allow visitors to sit and enjoy the view of the Hazards, while the third
element, the tower, will provide another viewing angle for those people wishing to climb the tower. In this way we
are aiming to provide a range of viewing experience for all ages and physical capabilities. The road and 20 vehicle car
park for the Lookout will provide a safe and easily navigated driving experience. If they choose guests can walk the
50 metres from the Lookout car park to the cellar door to taste some wine or have a coffee and some food. We have
no intention to charge for access to the Lookout, which will incorporate public toilets, or suggest that people must
visit our Cellar Door
Rather our intent for this new Cellar Door and Lookout is to be just that, a relaxed Cellar Door open from 10am to
5pm, offering wine, a range of food offerings and a great view. There are lawns, hay bales and balls for kids to let off
steam and rugs to lie on. We will continue having local musicians play their music on selected afternoons and will
also again play host to free events such as the Festival of Voices ―Unplugged‖ concert and the picnic after the
Bicheno Festival. We plan to further upgrade our toilet facilities; will offer fresh water to re-fill drink bottles and
bins for visitors to leave their rubbish.
In essence we believe the Devil‘s Corner Cellar Door and Lookout can only add to the visitor experience of the East
Coast providing a way to enjoy the local food, wines and views all in one location.
Any decisions on the future of the existing lookout on Cherry Tree Hill have always been the responsibility of the
Council and the Department of State Growth.
As always there is an open invitation to view the drawings for the planned Cellar Door and Lookout at our existing
Devil‘s Corner Cellar Door on Sherbourne Rd. Regards Will Adkins Marketing Manager Brown Brothers Tasmania.
Swansea Development Plan
Dear Editor The Swansea golf course and adjacent sports grounds are one the best assets of this town. Any housing
development would be entirely inappropriate, it should be on the land assigned to sporting bodies.
Council needs to be told by us citizens that we do not agree. The best way would be for the sports clubs to put
together a petition, which could be placed in all appropriate venues, shops, etc. People should also write to Council,
this august journal, and badger their elected representatives. Kevin Lange
Councillor’s Opinion : My first six months on Council.
Any views or opinions outlined in this letter are solely those of the author and in no way are claimed to represent the
views of Council, The Mayor or Councillors. These are my own personal views and opinions as related to my
experience.
Upon being elected to council last year, I was eager to begin my responsibilities as both an individual councillor and
as a member of a professional team. After serving six months I find the role as I envisaged it and as it is stated in the
Department of Premier and Cabinet Local Government Division Handbook, to be far removed from the reality I
face in the day to day contact with my fellow councillors.
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instead of collaboration I find extreme divisions among councillors and indeed, professional relationships
to be very hard to establish.
instead of professional regard and respect I find a culture of blame, innuendo, disrespect and attack,
particularly in regard to our General Manager.
Instead of collective decision making I find disregard for protocols and processes, with councillors often
overstepping the boundaries of their roles. Very little evidence of teamwork – consultation or discussion
prior to undertaking actions that are clearly a collective decision.
Instead of equality I find a distinct display of favoritism and bias toward certain councillors.
I fear the consequences of continuing the current practices and behaviors and what this may mean for our future
as a council and our municipality. We should be working as a professional team and bringing our collective
experience, wisdom and skills to the table to enrich this council and our communities. This is after all what we
were elected to do.
What we have instead is a council so torn apart by personal vendettas and agendas that we are in danger of
losing sight of the reason we are here. This has a devastating effect on us all. Should this continue there will be
no winners, except perhaps higher tiers of government who can point the finger at our ineptitude and pitiful
efforts at bringing about progressive changes that could build a strong local government sector, instead of our
demise.
I repeat, we appear to be ignorant to the consequences we are creating by continuing on this path of personal
and professional persecution against certain councillors and staff. Let us be mature enough to get together and
begin working as a team elected to do a job by the ratepayers of this municipal area.
I want to fulfil my responsibilities as an elected member to Glamorgan Spring Bay Council to the best of my
abilities and we need each other to do the same and act in the very best interests of our community. Britt Steiner
Urgent. Please help your Regional Ambulance Service.
In Triabunna, the local ambulance service comprises a crew of paramedic (a salaried officer) and volunteers. In
Swansea, Bicheno and Coles Bay, the ambulance crews are all volunteers. Caseloads are increasing; new
volunteer recruits are few. There are more volunteers retiring than there are new recruits to replace them.
Your east coast communities urgently need another paramedic crew based in the district - particularly to support
the Swansea, Bicheno and Coles Bay communities and to reduce the load on the Triabunna crew. It appears the
only way to achieve this is by lobbying politicians. Please support your local ambulance service by contacting
your local member or the minister to appeal for another paramedic on the east coast of Tasmania.
Contact details for some relevant politicians are below::
Minister for Health The Honourable Michael Ferguson, Email: [email protected]
Members for Lyons in the House of Assembly (lower house)
Guy Barnett Email: [email protected]
Rene Hidding Minister for Police and Emergency Email: [email protected]
David Llewellyn Email: [email protected]
Mark Shelton Email: [email protected]
Rebecca White Email: [email protected]
Federal Member for Lyons in the House of Representatives Eric Hutchinson MP Email
[email protected]
Stevie Davenport