pin.  Ideas from interested parties are welcome but
activities will be restricted to the Recreation Ground and must conform with the Club's social and money raising activities.  Anything that could be deemed to endanger the club's insurance cover will not be
considered.  This will be a try it and see type of day with possibilities for future years being the main
consideration, the club's contact for further information is David Walsh at Launceston Mitsubishi (63 31 6633) or Mobile 0418 128 877.

The club is seeking coaches for the year 2003 season to take control of the Reserves, under 16's and Under 13's.  Applications to the club P.O. Box 24 Lilydale 7268.  The club pays the cost of coaches becoming
accredited, the next Level 1 courses are due in March, if at least 12 applicants are available a course can be held for the NEFU at Scottsdale.

The club congratulates the School on reaching the Grand Final of the High Schools knockout competition.  Next year, the grand final will be held at York Park with the preliminary final on the North West coast.   On our calculations this must mean that the northern winners will go straight into the York Park grand final.

Christmas Party
Sunday 8^th December, 11.00 am nearest to pin, longest kick, running races, free jumping castle etc.  Kiosk,
barbecue and bar facilities will be available.

Neighbourhood Watch Report

Our attendance was good again this month.  Discussion on our 10^th Anniversary celebration of Neighbourhood Watch in Lilydale was done and we will be having a Presentation of Certificates at the Providence Vineyards on 12^th December.  There will be NO NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING AT THE FIRE STATION on 12^th December.

Police Report

1. Between 17/10 and 20/10 a house on Yondover Road, Tunnel was broken into and property
   stolen - welder, furniture, electrical tools etc.
   
2. Between 6/11 and 7/11 a work shed owned by a
   local family was broken into and quite a lot of
   property was stolen including 3 Stihl 066 chainsaws, a Mig welder, quite a number of other tools etc. plus diesel from some of the larger machinery items.  If anyone knows anything about this burglary or any of the stolen property please contact Const. Russell Forsyth or Crime Stoppers.
   

1. A 1978 Blue Ford Falcon Station Wagon has been seen parked in a number of places on the Underwood Road (the old Road) with 3-4 males in it.  To date, so far, nothing has been stolen.  People in that area are asked to keep their eyes

Hello from the Mt Arthur Centre
Dear All,
As the year draws to a close the board of the Mt
Arthur Centre would like to thank all the people in the Lilydale area for their support of the Centre.
It has been great to get to know some of you. My
intention for next year is to get to know a lot more of you and invite you to the Centre for various activities - or just a cup of tea! I'll be able to do this because of the volunteers who have kindly taken on the work in the office. So thank you very much, Kerry, Kerryn, Carol, Carol, Julie-Anne, Pat and last but by no means least Glenys.

(We are looking for a volunteer for a couple of hours once a week as a cleaning position at the Centre. If you're interested please let me know).

Our straw bale building, is going ahead nicely. Matthew Parnell our building lecturer from the Uni is leaving for the mainland to live in early Dec. and he and his family will be sorely missed by the Mt Arthur Centre. His contribution and enthusiasm to the straw bale activities have been an inspiration. Thank you Matthew. The community straw bale working bee days will be advertised at the PO and in the school newsletter if you would like to join in. We'd love to see you!

Is there anyone in the community who would like to join a sub-committee regarding suicide prevention? The Centre is hoping to have a 'worker' visit here for a day a week next year (they will come from Georgetown). The sub-committee will need to meet asap to discuss the needs of the Lilydale community in regards to
suicide prevention and what that means for this area. They will then meet with the person from Georgetown with a written proposal. (A meeting will be arranged at the Centre for an evening in early Dec.) If you are
interested please let me know.

The Centre will be closed from Christmas until
Tuesday, 3rd of February 2003. Have a great Christmas and New Year one and all.

For bookings, information or use of the Centre in
January please leave a message on the answering
machine. It will be checked regularly).

Cheers for now,
Maggie. 6395 1201.
Lilydale Football

The football club is holding a Party for Christmas, the Club believes that something has to be done and with so many Organisations being restricted as to what they can do by problems with Insurance we though we would have a go.

An informal Family Day with a Sports theme is planned, for example the day will start with golf - nearest to the