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I retired as a school principal in 1995 after 40 years in the Education Department with about 26 of those as a principal.
I was founding Editor of Western Tiers newspaper in 1980, initially running it as a fundraiser for my school, and then as a separate company.  Soon after 1995 I sold the paper to the Advocate daily who contracted me as Editor and Manager for the next 6 years. In June 2001 they decided to do WT "in house," as planned, and I retired as Editor. I then wrote a small section and did a few photos for the paper. Rural Press bought the Advocate newspaper, and because they also own the Examiner which has a rival paper for this area, sadly "Western Tiers" was closed down. I wrote a comlumn in the Examiner publication Meander Valley Community News up until 2005.

My wife, Patricia, has been in the Education Department most of her life including 10 years as a principal. She is currently AST3 at Brooks High in Launceston and until recently was State President of National Trust.

My son, Michael, completed his degree in music as a trumpeter and guitarist at the VCA in Melbourne around 2000. He has recently completed his degree in computing at the University of Tasmania in Launceston and is doing his Bachelor of Education ready to go teaching.

TASMANIAN JAZZ CO-ORDINATOR
Having spent over four years as Tasmanian Jazz Co-ordinator (voluntary) and nearly two years as Executive Officer for the Jazz Foundation of Tasmania (voluntary) I have developed a very extensive email mailout list and an extensive web site through which I can promote Tasmanian jazz free of charge to you. I would appreciate any publicity you can give these activities, my Tasjazz Mailing List and the Tasjazz web site.
 

You can see more of the town on the web at Deloraine Online.

Or see our Deloraine Jazz Page here at Deloraine Jazz Club
 

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"Glendalough"  now a B & B as well as our home	At Government House for OAM	Winning cast GPSN at Festival '03	Burns Night Committee 2005
Ballroom set up for dinner	Ben, Michael, Geoff & Bronwyn  at Government House	Pat was State President of National Trust	Pat at Spreyton races helping Geoff run the raffle for the Malua Memorial (click for Malua Story)
Pat, Michael, Geoff & Ben Woods	Our Ballroom set up for our nephew's wedding	Some Wedding photos  (click)	Piping in the Haggis
Adult Drama Festival 2007 Winning Cast of Leonardo's Last Supper	ADF07 presentations - Adjudicator Edna Bartlett, Pat Woods & Julius Kearon (Joint Directors)	Deloraine Drama Festival 07 Final night party	ADF07 presentations - at left Jeff Keogh & David Bannister awarded for their 2 hander.

Hosts Geoff & Pat Woods 4 East Barrack St. Deloraine, Tas.  (03)63 622 830 or 0408 137 793 email -  gwoods @tassie.net.au  (take out the space after s )		We have really enjoyed meeting so many nice guests since we opened a B & B. We both have an extensive knowledge of Tasmania & love to discuss your trip, entertainments, jazz, etc.  Some guests choose Deloraine (Glendalough) as their NORTHERN base for 2 or 3 days because it is so central  - Geoff	Master Bedroom has antique furniture and a lovely view. Another double bedroom is adjacent, available for a couple travelling with you.
The Studio has two double bedrooms and in one of them there are also 2 single beds. The 2 couches will also turn into double beds if needed. All facilities are there and it has 2 separate entrances.	Sitting/dining area of S.C. unit	The Studio seen from outside. Map at right shows how to find us near the Deloraine bridge.
Garden, town  & mountains viewed from all rooms	Sitting in the courtyard outside the Ballroom	* Double Room, ensuite $95, (Adjoining room $35 pp. Av. 2 couples $41 pp)   * 2 Bedroom S.C. Unit $130 double ($35 extra person – Average 2 couples $50 pp) ...................................................... * Spacious grounds & plenty of off-street parking * Interesting gardens   * Central yet secluded * Includes Continental Breakfast - Dinner available FREE–Guided Deloraine tour 30-60min	Kalamunda Youth Swing Band (WA)
Glendalough is a  Tasmanian B & B in the best tradition.  Friendly informed service.	The place to stay in Deloraine.	A central B & B for all of Northern Tasmania Makes a good base for many day-trips.	We look forward to meeting you

There are some nice round trips to be taken from Glendalough, Deloraine. (We offer discounts on longer stays.)
Check on your map -

Lakes - Deloraine, Golden Valley, Breona, Miena, Poatina, Cressy Longford, Westbury, Deloraine.

Tamar River - Deloraine, old highway to Westbury, Exeter, Beaconsfiled, Beauty Point, , back to A-frame bridge and across o George Town, Low Head, Launceston, Westbury, Deloraine.

North West Coast - Deloraine, Devonport, Ulverstone, Burnie, Wynyard and further west if desired, then return to Deloraine.

Cradle Mountain - Deloraine, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Sheffield, Cradle Mountain, return via one of several roads to Ulkverston or Devonport, Latrobe, Elizabeth Town, Deloraine.

North East Tas - It is possible to travel Deloraine, Westbury Exeter, cross the Tamar by A-frame bridge, and then out to Pipers Brook, Bridport, Scottsdale, Derby, Lilydale etc and return to Deloraine, although I would recommend a night in the north east as part of this trip which could easily extend down the east coast to Hobart and Port Arthur.
 

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Listen to 5AA (live) Geoff often does, so this link is really for him!

From the 5AA website (very good):

Top Tips for Saving Energy Around Your Home
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2. Keep curtains closed to prevent heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer
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