Lapidary Club of Northern Tasmania Inc. in Launceston, Tasmania | Community organisation

Lapidary Club of Northern Tasmania Inc.

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 437 565 263

Address: 156 St Leonards Road 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Members the club will be closed on Tuesday 6th April.Members the club will be closed on Tuesday 6th April.

25.01.2022 Thanks to those who helped clean club rooms for closure for Xmas break. BBQ and food enjoyed. See all in new year open on 12th January.

25.01.2022 Thursday night for Glenn for those whe weren't there on Tuesday, naughty Sherrie made a cake. Good times all round, good club, friends that stay in all times. Thank you from Glenn

24.01.2022 Members doing Cuttlefish castings the minimum cost of silver will be $20 also other base metals free. $15 for class.

24.01.2022 Another smashing weekend, 21 members, thanks Al for accomadating us, food etc, Sherrie for cake, waiting for next one.

24.01.2022 Found these old homes when fossicking on Sunday, nearly as good as some rocks

24.01.2022 0409685835.PETER WARREN

24.01.2022 Members dont forget to let Glenn know if you are going to Milton on Sunday 6th September. Meet at Campbell Town, 7.30 am 8amMembers dont forget to let Glenn know if you are going to Milton on Sunday 6th September. Meet at Campbell Town, 7.30 am 8am

24.01.2022 This is the date etc for cuttlefish casting at club. 15places filled

23.01.2022 First class for learning to make Silver Jewellery, those who are in Tuesday night 6.30....9.30 need to pay. 21st January, Wednesday same as above 22nd January.

23.01.2022 Due to people not keeping the space they ask for, we have 2 spaces left. One for begi. Nners one for advanced let me know Kaye

22.01.2022 Last day for year, thank you Bernadette for bringing in you lovely group, hope they enjoyed the morning. Look forward to seeing you all in the new year, President Kaye and committee

22.01.2022 Enjoying looking forward to next week,.

22.01.2022 Message from Field Trip Leader. Those members wanting to go to Avoca on 19th July must pay subscription before or on day . Meet at Avoca at 9am. This is to look for fossils . Phone Glenn on 0400 823 957. President Kaye.

22.01.2022 Silver Smithing members don't forget tomorrow night first night, 6. 9pm, bring along a plate to share,. Don't forget memship paid and $75up front, stressing this as I had to chase it up last time. Always ready to be of assistance, as will your teacher.

22.01.2022 Thank you Ken frm Devonport, good day new members from Launceston enjoyed. Later Kaye & Glenn went to Wesley Vale where we found some nice specimens.

22.01.2022 Enjoying the food and sunshine today at Skemps. Wonderful turn out of members with family, good to be part of a club like this.

21.01.2022 Club closed Thursday 8th on hols

21.01.2022 Good work boys, thank you

21.01.2022 Members coming in on Tuesday 16th, there is so much cleaning up to do we regret workshop closed . Hope this is OK, will be good after spring clean, silver smithing tables to be moved etc. President Kaye

21.01.2022 Good time had by all, 12 days holiday with members Derby and Launceston club

20.01.2022 Hi members, numbers are rising 5new members last few weeks. Goes to show we are a good enjoyable club. 2020field trip will be Emailed this week. We open again on Tuesday 7th January. All monies for Silver course should be paid before 21 January up front, you will know who you are as I have put you all back on your Tuesday & Wednesday night as last course. $75 and pay for your silver to Micheal Herbert when he hands it out. All positions filled if you cant make it let Me Know. Wishing all our 98 members a Happy New year Presint & acting Secretary Kaye.

20.01.2022 Good day out today, weather nice, some people not in , to hard to keep up with. Lots of nice specimens found, looking forward to going out again, love field trips.

19.01.2022 Members don't forget our field trip on Sunday 13th September, going to East beach, Low Head,. Bring along some sausages or your own lunch, BBQ at the beach, sauce will be supplied as well you purchase drinks & juice, President Kaye.Keith & Ganiak will lead trip, meet at 10am at East Beach.

19.01.2022 Unfortunately the field trip to Dee Lagoon has been cancelled due to OH&S reasons.

19.01.2022 Big happy 70th to Glenn, cake today with Tuesday members, more on Thursday night. Birthday tomorrow, . Thank you Wendy for cake.

18.01.2022 Big happy birthday to our life member Gavin, who is 80 today. From all at the club.Big happy birthday to our life member Gavin, who is 80 today. From all at the club.

18.01.2022 Thank you to our good team, successful Carboot Sale. Those who helped the Fund raising team to make it a success, those who in the background helping without all your efforts and imput these things would not be a sucess. Already talking about next one. Happy birthday to Jarrin for today Sunday. Thanks to new members who signed up. Must not forget the weather man he as kind to us. Thanks again Wendy, Jarrin & Kaye.

18.01.2022 A huge thank you to the people who answered the call at the club to take on positions, I appreciate this as you know we are all volunteers and the club needs to run smoothly as it is. We have passed 100 members and plenty to keep us busy. So again the people who put their hand up I cant thank you enough your president Kaye.

18.01.2022 Just a little grumble, when we have volunteers to teach different skills please let me know if you can't make it as they give their time to teach . Lack of consideration.

18.01.2022 Anyone interested in Silver Smithing course this year let me know President Kaye

15.01.2022 All spots for silver Smithing filled, may run another in new year thank to all who replied President Kaye

15.01.2022 Silver Smithing. Those members or new people wishing to join club classes will begin on Tuesday October13 Th. Classes will run for six weeks, as there is only 10 spots first in first placed. Money to be paid in advance same as previous course. $75. Any other expenses to be paid as needed. Please let me Kaye know as there are lots of interest again this year. Thanking you President Kaye. 0419805784.

15.01.2022 Lovely day at Milton first field trip since lock down, enjoyed by all. Weather was kind. Devonport members first time to Milton good specimens found, also first time for some of our newest members from Launceston, also happy with their Agots & petrified wood. Looking forward to seeing you all next trip. Remember to check emails & club page.

15.01.2022 MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE, SILVER SMITHING WILL COMMENCE ON JANUARY 21ST, YOU NEED TO PAY $75. BEFORE YOU START, MICHEAL WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE COST OF YOUR SILVER, MONEY PAID TO ME PRESIDENT KAYE. HOPE TO SEE 20 PEOPLE WHO HAVE THEIR NAMES ON LIST FOR TUESDAY &WEDNESDAY. ,

15.01.2022 This is where we will be on new years eve, members staying at usual place.

15.01.2022 Well very pleased to say 29 people on our field trip on Sunday. Thank you Glenn&Jarren leading the trip, Dan for his input. Devonport club as they always do support our club and outings as we do them. Weather good.

14.01.2022 MEMBERS DON'T FORGET ON TUESDAY18 TH WE HAVE OUR A. G. M. YOU CAN SEND VOTES THROUGH TO PETER WARREN WHOSE NUMBER I WILL POST AFTER THIS . PRESIDENT KAYE.

13.01.2022 What a happy bunch, good time had by all.

12.01.2022 Happy birthday to Gavin our life member, from all at club

12.01.2022 Huge thank you to all members who supported the club today by attending both the monthly meeting and A. G. M..tHose re-elected, thank you again for accepting the positions .All will be in your minutes sent via Email. Kaye. This cab. was done by David

12.01.2022 Hi members, at the AGM, It was decided to elect Event organisers, they were Jarrin, Wendy and myself. It was discussed & a boot sale would be ideal. Those who are interested would register and registration money from this would go to club. All sold items money to owners of goods. Club will have a stall selling rocks from members and a percentage to go to club. Maybe a sausage sizzle to fund raise. This will be a Saturday in October. President Kaye.

11.01.2022 Thank you Keith for teaching tonight. Great work guys.

11.01.2022 To any one who was wanting to do Silver Smithing course I have 2 places that have come up, unfortunately 2 people can't make it. You must ring or message me, payment up front for teacher is a must, you must also be a club member or join for half year to be able to do 6 week course. Your first class will be April 13th at 6pm. You will do alternate Tuesdays. Thanking you Kaye Hanson President.

11.01.2022 Skemps Xmas BBQ. Big thank you to all who attended. Weather perfect. Special thanks to Trevor for doing the auction with lots of interruptions!!!. Money raised was pleasing. Prize winners from raffle notified. Come into club for BBQ on Tuesday as its our last day before closing for Xmas break. Look forward to seeing you all again, and also new members who made enquiries. Safe an merry Xmas to everyone, from President Kaye. Photos to follow.

11.01.2022 The date has been set for Car boot sale, October 24th, Saturday, from 10am.3pm.Register car by coming into club or ring Kaye on 0419805784.The area at the front of club will be sale sites. The club will have a table for fund raising any donations gratefully accepted, possibly keeping to useful pieces of rock etc to sell. Registration will be $15 a car, all proceeds to go to club from registration of cars. Please let people know as this can be any one from community.All Covid safety measures will be in place to ensure all is safe. Thanks from Wendy, Jarrin, & Kaye.

10.01.2022 Members dont forget our field trip on Sunday 13th September, going to East beach, Low Head,. Bring along some sausages or your own lunch, BBQ at the beach, sauce will be supplied as well you purchase drinks & juice, President Kaye.Keith & Ganiak will lead trip, meet at 10am at East Beach.

10.01.2022 Good day out today club trip, lovely weather, good company.

09.01.2022 The positions for cuttlefish castings have been filled. Date for this will be 22nd of February. Those 14people who have their names on list be aware that if you dont turn up you are taking a place someone else could have, so let me know if you cannot make it. Time and cost to be posted on this page. Michael will purchase silver and explain the needs.

08.01.2022 MEMBERS DONT FORGET ON TUESDAY18 TH WE HAVE OUR A. G. M. YOU CAN SEND VOTES THROUGH TO PETER WARREN WHOSE NUMBER I WILL POST AFTER THIS . PRESIDENT KAYE.

08.01.2022 Podcast Interview with Alistair on ABC Radio - starts at around 2:01:30

07.01.2022 Club will not be open on Easter Tuesday 6th April

07.01.2022 New class all doing well, some from last class finishing work. Well done

06.01.2022 This is where we will be on new year's eve, members staying at usual place.

05.01.2022 Don't forget the 2nd wire wrapping Thursday night 6pm 9 pm

05.01.2022 Just a reminder to support this if you can.

05.01.2022 Members don't forget to let Glenn know if you are going to Milton on Sunday 6th September. Meet at Campbell Town, 7.30 am 8amMembers don't forget to let Glenn know if you are going to Milton on Sunday 6th September. Meet at Campbell Town, 7.30 am 8am

05.01.2022 Our new sign for road board.. Thank ypu to our wonderful community person for doing it, lovely donation.

04.01.2022 Just a reminder CAR BOOT sale 24th Oct. 10am 3pm. Had lots of response from community, which is good. Lapidary club will be putting together new field trip for next year, any suggestions appreciated, if you are not a member come in and join will be for half a year up to 30th of June. Have had a good response to club members to trips organised by L. C. N. T Inc & Devonport club. Jewellery classes both filled for both which runs on until next year, thank you Micheal. Skemps bre...akup on 12th, usual BBQ Byo, auction & raffle. CLUB WILL CLOSE on 15 December open again on 12th January. Hope this has been helpful to all as some members seem to not get info.on emails. Looking forward to next year as President with our good committee & members.

04.01.2022 Huge day, thank you to all who gave their time today to raise money for club, to all stall holders much appreciated. Looking forward to next one. President Kaye.

04.01.2022 Big shout out to all members, Club rooms opening on June 16th.please read email that will be sent to your email address. Also field trip to Milton on 14th June. Ring 2days before as per field trip list. Welcome back everyone. President Kaye. .

03.01.2022 Another good time with club members Launceston, Derby, Dev, & Hobart celebrating new year 24in all

03.01.2022 Well members another year gone, lots of new members young and older. Reminder Skemps BBQ on Saturday 12th December, come along, bring some meat for your lunch, and a sweet if you feel the need.. Remember without these events we wouldn't have any fund raising for club over heads. Thank you to the people who took and sold tickets in raffle, there will be an Auction as well plus things to purchase for those who need slabes etc to make cabs.. Thank you to our committee a d volunteers for all your work, look forward to seeing you all next year at club. President Kaye

03.01.2022 Thank you Devonport club, another good day out. Launceston club support was good 14 members attended. Always a beaut day with Ken @Ruth. Those who aren't in the photos, couldn't catch you!!!!!

02.01.2022 Members don't forget your silver class starts on 13th April money before beginning, $75, NO PART PAYING PLEASE., NO MONEY NO START. KAYE

01.01.2022 To all those who missed this course in Silver Smithing, our instructor will do another 6 week course. This may run into January next year. We had some people from community as well as some of our members who missed out this time. As I could only do 10 at a time, our table made especially for the course has 10 places. Please ring me or message me.. If you need to join for next course you will only pay half year membership, but $75 up front for your course, sorry to those who missed out but I am trying to do my best. President Kaye.

01.01.2022 Working went well, thank you George for the carpet looks clean now,Helen for laminated signs for new rules for workshop, social distancing. Stewart for placing signs in appropriate areas. Glenn Micheal Sherri&Peter for their help, (little pocket rocket,) Wendy David Kerry & Glenn for cleaning and laying carpet. Special thanks to Alastair for morning tea. All ready for opening on Thursday evening, remember social distancing and sanitation items have been provide so make sure we all abide by the rules, lovely to be open again. President Kaye.

01.01.2022 Thanks to Michael for his advice and support today for the Cuttlefish Casting, very successful nice work guys some lovely pieces done. Thank you for the lovely food bought along by members and friends. Michael would like an expression of interest for another Silver course later on if you are interested put your name on board at club. As normal $75 and money up front. Thanks again for a good turn up to all offered. President Kaye.

01.01.2022 Message from The teacher who is teaching Cuttlefish Casting. All players will need a pocket knife or needle files or leather /wood gouges (carving tools). Also bring along an object 30mm in diameter maximum eg a coin, or pendant or a ring. One for carving one for pressing.