The Kentish Voice

The Kentish Voice To provide a voice for businesses, local organisations, groups, clubs, and the residents of Kentish to share their contributions to a thriving community.

Our vision is that the residents and businesses of Kentish Municipality thrive and prosper in a mutually supportive environment. Our mission is to a provide a valued voice for businesses, local organisations, groups and clubs, and the residents of Kentish to share their contributions to a thriving community; and a place to share local news. Our aim as a community publication is threefold. Our firs

t purpose is to connect the residents of Kentish with the businesses that service their needs in their municipality, together with the local facilities, and services that are available to make their life in Kentish work for them. Our second, though equal purpose, is to provide advertising for businesses that service the residents and businesses of Kentish with goods or services at a cost that is affordable yet effective. More customers make a business more resilient and more profitable. We aim to bring you these customers who will provide you with a loyal source of ongoing custom in return for your quality goods and services. We provide you with the opportunity to provide appropriate articles to support your advertising whenever you have a special event or service or product that would be beneficial to our readers. We invite you to submit articles for consideration and placement to compliment your advertisement. As there is no charge for this service we cannot guarantee that the space can be provided. Paid advertisements, or advertorials, do take precedence over unpaid support articles. Our readers actively support our advertisers as they want to have access to the goods and services provided by your business as you are either local or service the Kentish region. Your business success means that you will continue to provide that ongoing service. Our third yet equal purpose is to promote local events and activities to engage our local readers in their community, provide local news and stories together with regular features of interest to a wide variety of readers, and to provide our readers with a forum to air their views on local issues if they so choose. These features make The Kentish Voice readable rather than just an advertising medium, and keeps readers engaged with their community. We hope that you will join us in a mutually beneficial future for Kentish and your business. Lesley and Doug Begg

02/07/2025

The July issue is now available from collection points across Kentish and will be online soon.

01/06/2025
01/05/2025

The May edition is available for download. Visit thekentishvoice.com.au

09/04/2025

In Railton, The Kentish Voice is available at the Post Office, the chemist and Burgers & Bikes.

01/04/2025

Doug and I used to print weekends and nights to enable distribution of The Kentish Voice at the beginning of the month at the latest.
Unfortunately, now that our digital press is no longer supported by Fuji Xerox we cannot print here anymore. We are therefore reliant on fitting in with print runs from commercial printers and logistics companies for deliveries to Sheffield for distribution by us in the community. The timing for all these things will cause delays no doubt in the distribution of printed copies of The Kentish Voice at least in some months of the year.
THE KENTISH VOICE IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE WEBSITE EACH MONTH FROM THE DATE THAT THE EDITION IS SENT FOR PRINTING - WE RECOMMEND DOWNLOADING A COPY EARLY TO SCAN FOR ARTICLES OF INTEREST AND EARLY EVENTS IN THE MONTH. YOU CAN STILL PICK UP A PRINTED COPY WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO HAVE FOR QUICK REFERENCE AND A LEISURELY READ (AND DO THE CROZZLE!)
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to support our community by publishing The Kentish Voice each month!

01/04/2025

Happy to say that our support printers in Hobart are printing for us from now on as our digital press is no longer supported by Fuji Xerox. They recognise the importance of our pub-lication and have given us a good price which will allow us to keep our advertising rates as low as we can. No change for now!
We used our last toners to provide full-colour editions in the run-out but this edition is the first to be printed in Hobart and transported up to Sheffield for distribution. So please be patient as we work out the logistics. The edition will be available for download once the copy has been sent to Hobart so subscribers will receive the editions first. If you would like to have the link sent each month, you can register on the website: www. thekentishvoice.com.au. Or you can download a copy.
Lesley will continue as Advertising Manager, distribution person, and support person for the wonderful community-minded individual who puts their hand up (spoiler alert!) to learn to be our new Editor as Heather retires from the position later this year.
Thank you everyone who has, and is, supporting the Kentish community by supporting our efforts to bring you The Kentish Voice each month. Lesley & Doug
As I am turning 60 in August this year, I have decided to step down as Editor of The Kentish Voice at the end of the year after four years in such a privileged position.
With all the opportunities Kentish has to offer, I would like to ‘do’ more than ‘report’.
It takes about a week each month to put The Kentish Voice together, from interviews and photographs, to editing contributed articles and laying out the pages. It’s a new puzzle with familiar shapes each month.
It is a Love Job but it brings great satisfaction.
The position would suit someone retired or working part-time who cares enough about this community to spread the word about everything Kentish. Journalism skills are not a prerequisite as Lesley took on the job with no experience in publishing or design. All can be learned.
Our contributors are extremely reliable and most send their copy in by deadline day. All the amazing clubs, groups and organisations are well connected to The Voice and regulary send stories and photos. It’s usually a case of what to leave out rather than trying to fill space. Heather

31/03/2025

The printed version of The Kentish Voice will be out late this month as we are using new printers in Hobart. Lots of exciting things happening early in the month - download the April edition here:

22/03/2025

ROWING FEVER HITS SHEFFIELD: BEYOND THE BOATS, DISCOVER FOOD, MUSIC AND MORE!

As Lake Barrington gears up to host the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships from 24–30 March, the nearby town of Sheffield is rolling out the red carpet to welcome athletes, supporters, and visitors alike.

Mayor Kate Haberle of Kentish Council said “It is a great honour to welcome so many visitors to the Kentish Municipality and showcase the beautiful natural environment that encompasses our region. I trust everyone will have a very enjoyable week and the Rowing Championships will be a huge success. The weather is looking ideal, and this should lend itself to everyone taking advantage of all the experiences that will be available here in Kentish.”

On Tuesday, Leon Compton from ABC Tasmania will be streaming a live broadcast of Tasmania Mornings from the main street of Sheffield.

On Wednesday, 26 March, King George V Park off High Street, Sheffield will be the place for visiting families with a youth activity centre from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Families and young people can enjoy a variety of free activities in a relaxed, friendly setting - perfect for a midweek break between races.

The festivities don’t stop there. On Thursday, 27 March and Friday, 28 March, Sheffield will come alive with late-night trading, extended hours from local shops, and a delicious diversity of food offerings, including your favourite eateries plus food vans dishing up tasty treats from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment each evening by talented performers Rosie and Greg, Jacob Boote, and Neil Gibson. Whether you’re winding down after a day at the regatta or just soaking in the festival spirit, Sheffield promises a welcoming, lively experience.

Known as the Town of Murals, Sheffield is proud to support the Rowing Championships and showcase its community spirit with events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

“I wish all the rowing competitors, officials and visitors a wonderful week and I hope you will take away many happy memories of your visit to Sheffield and the Kentish Municipality,” added Mayor Haberle.

For visitor information, go to www.sheffieldtasmania.com.

Reminder that Kentish Produce Swap is on today at 3pm at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington. All welcome. B...
22/02/2025

Reminder that Kentish Produce Swap is on today at 3pm at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington. All welcome. Bring produce or garden related items for the swap. Gold coin donation to Barrington Hall.

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