Community organisations
schools
Channel Christian School – Kindergarten to Year 617 Endeavour Avenue Margate, Margate
Tel: (03) 6267-2775
Website: www.channel.tas.edu.au
Little Learners is a high quality early years learning programme for children from 0-5 years and their parents. The program is free.
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Margate Primary School1734 Channel Highway, Margate 7054
Tel: (03) 6267-2238
E-mail: margate.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Website: http://www.schools.education.tas.gov.au/margateprimary/
churches
- Margate Christian Church
Cnr Sandfly Road and Nierinna Road, Margate
Tel: (03) 6267-2512
E-mail: estherjane@netspace.net.au - One Way Christian Church
Endeavour Drive, Margate
Tel: (03) 6267-1104
E-mail: graham.sayer@crckingston.org.au - Seventh Day Adventist Church
Crescent Drive, Margate 7054
Tel: 0418-172-625
E-mail: grabrown@netspace.net.au
sporting clubs
- Kingborough Bowls Club
Tel: (03) 6267-2197
- Margate Cricket Club
Tel: (03) 6267-1871
- North West Bay Golf Club
Tel: (03) 6267-2166
E-mail: nwbg@bigpond.com
Website: www.northwestbaygolfclub.com
community associations
- Country Women’s Association
Tel: (03) 6267-2109
- Girl Guides Association
Tel: (03) 6229-3147
E-mail: sto66581@bigpond.net.au - Kingborough Lions Club
Tel: (03) 6229-4495
E-mail: channelautoelectrics@gmail.com - NW Bay Cub Scouts
Tel: (03) 6295-1760
- NW Bay Joey Scouts
Tel: (03) 6267-9223
- NW Bay Scouts
Tel: (03) 6267-1046
The scouts are looking for adult volunteer leaders. If you’d like to help, give us a call. - NW Bay Sea Scout Group
Tel: (03) 6267-1967
E-mail: amcindoe@bigpond.net.au - Rotary Club of D’Entrecasteaux Channel
Tel: President: Helen (03) 6267-2880
Secretary: Bart (03) 6229-4044
E-mail: bart@metrofirst.com.au
Website: www.rotary9830.org.auMeetings are held each Tuesday (6:30 for 7:00 pm) at Brookfield Margate, Channel Highway, Margate. Visitors are most welcome.
other groups and organisations
- Brookfield Kids Choir (BKC)
Tel: 0429 654 336 (Gaylene Brouwer)
E-mail: p.gbuilders@bigpond.comA brand new childrens’ choir has been established in the municipality. The BKC, as we like to be known, (Brookfield Kids Choir) have been going for about 5 weeks now. We have already performed at 2½ days in Margate and are looking forward to our next performance on the 28th of May at Brookfield Margate at 5:10pm.
- Channel Heritage Museum
2361 Channel Highway, SNUG
Tel: (03) 6267-9169
E-mail: secretary@channelheritagemuseum.org.au
Website: www.channelheritagemuseum.org.au - Derwent Avenue Wildcare Group
Tel: Gordon Bain (Secretary) (03) 6267-2143
E-mail: margatedags@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.wildcaretas.org.au - Fibre Group (Weavers)
Tel: (03) 6267-2377
- Friends of Margate
Tel: (03) 6267-1259
- Margate Fire Brigade
Tel:
Fires & Emergency – Call “000”
Fire Information / Fire Permits / General Enquiries (Tasmania Fire Service) – 1800 000 699
Non urgent brigade contact:
Brigade Chief Michael D’Alton – 0400 146 815
E-mail: michaeld@margatefirebrigade.com
Website: www.margatefirebrigade.com - Margate Online Access Centre
Tel: (03) 6267-1066
E-mail: margate@tco.asn.au
Website: Tasmanian Communities Online – MargateMargate Online Access Centre offers free high speed Internet access, Community Learning courses and one-to-one assistance to all members of the community. Volunteer positions available.
For program and opening hours, see What’s On in September-October at the Margate Online Access Centre.
Margate Tip and Re-Use ShopTel: (03) 6267 1522
E-mail: mail@kwservices.netTransfer Station Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm;
Sat-Sun 9:00am - 4:00pmRe-Use Shop Hours:
Every day 9:00am - 4:00pm;For information about the tip, including fees, see Kingborough Waste Services Information Sheet
- NW Garden Forum
Tel: (03) 6239-6134
E-mail: Perkins6@netspace.net.au - Sing Australia – Kingston
Tel: (03) 6229-3990 or 1300 552 296
E-mail: Jan Mills (Co-Leader) at millsey@keypoint.com.au
Website: www.singaustralia.com.au
Meeting times: Every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: Adult Ed (Old School Building), Hutchins Road, Kingston.Sing Australia focuses on fun, friendship and providing support to their local communities by “Connecting Australians in Singing”. We are part of a national network of 140 singing groups, including eight in Tasmania at Hobart, Kingston, Sorell, Campbell Town, Launceston, Devonport, Scottsdale and Flinders Island.
Sing Australia encourages everyone to sing regardless of age, singing experience or voice type. There are no auditions, no requirements to read music and no complusory attendance. We sing a wide range of songs in various styles. New members welcome.
- Tramway Hill Landcare Group
Tel: (03) 6267-2244
E-mail: jrthurn@internode.on.net

