An investigation is underway into an incident where an off-duty police officer was allegedly threatened with a knife while attempting to arrest a shoplifter in Lindisfarne The confrontation occurred at approximately 4:45pm on Thursday at the Woolworths supermarket on Franklin Street when the officer intervened in a shoplifting incident While the officer was in the process of arresting a female suspect a male accomplice allegedly approached the scene armed with a knife and threatened the officer Both the male and female suspects fled the scene on foot following the confrontation Police confirmed the officer was not physically injured during the incident and the stolen product was successfully recovered The brazen daylight incident has prompted police to appeal for public assistance as they continue their investigation Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation or who has information about the suspects’ identities or current whereabouts Anyone with information about the incident can contact police directly on 131 444 Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd Inclusive Sports Facility to Support Growth and Grassroots Participation The new Community Sports Pavilion at Anzac Park in Lindisfarne is a priority sporting and strategic project for Clarence City Council and the wider region non-compliant sports pavilion with a modern double-story building that will serve as a marquee sporting hub the pavilion will support grassroots sports participation from junior levels through to elite state and national-level competitions Anzac Park is a regional sporting precinct that boasts twin ovals and serves as the home of the Lindisfarne Cricket Club and Lindisfarne Senior and Junior Football Clubs collectively accommodating over 1,100 registered players including more than 250 women and girls and 800 junior players The venue regularly hosts state-level Australian Rules Football matches and national Second XI cricket games making it a vital hub for both community and elite sports no longer meets contemporary facility guidelines nor does it adequately cater to the needs of women The City of Clarence have undertaken extensive feasibility investigations since the project inception exploring multiple design options and development of a concept design in close consultation with resident clubs and stakeholders peer-reviewed report estimates the project cost at $13.23 million if constructed in 2025 Financial support from the Federal Government is essential to deliver this transformational project Council has fully funded the design process for the new Pavilion with detailed design ready to commence in early 2025 Construction timing is contingent on Council securing funding The redevelopment of Anzac Park Community Sports Pavilion will deliver transformative social benefits and improved wellbeing for Clarence and the Greater Hobart region the pavilion will cater to the needs of all community members with a strong focus on inclusivity for women These upgrades will promote equitable participation creating opportunities for diverse groups to engage in sports and recreation at all levels The new pavilion will act as a vibrant hub for community connection and social interactions that strengthen ties among residents and local clubs The improved amenities will encourage increased participation in sports and recreational activities more active lifestyles across all age groups The facility’s compliance with modern accessibility standards will ensure that it is welcoming to people of all abilities the pavilion’s enhanced capacity to host state and national-level events will instil a sense of pride and belonging within the community showcasing Clarence as a destination for high-quality sporting and recreational opportunities By encouraging youth engagement and providing pathways for talent development the project will inspire the next generation of athletes and contribute to a culture of lifelong involvement in sports the pavilion will serve as a key social infrastructure creating space where community members can come together to celebrate shared interests and achievements the Anzac Park Community Sports Pavilion will enhance the social fabric of Clarence The redevelopment of the Anzac Park Community Sports Pavilion will generate significant economic benefits for Clarence and the Greater Hobart region both during construction and in its long-term operation as a premier regional sporting hub the project will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs boosting local employment and economic activity the facility will attract state and national-level competitions This influx of visitors will stimulate spending in local businesses while enhancing Clarence’s profile as a destination for sports and recreation The modern facilities will allow for greater utilisation of the twin ovals and associated infrastructure accommodating an increased number of events and competitions Expanded opportunities for community use and club activities will generate additional revenue streams for the resident clubs and Clarence City Council will drive increased participation in sports leading to growth in memberships and spending on sports-related goods and services Replacing the ageing pavilion with a modern energy-efficient building will also deliver long-term cost savings by reducing maintenance expenses and improving operational efficiencies the project will act as a catalyst for local economic development encouraging investment in complementary infrastructure and services in the Lindisfarne area By aligning with Clarence City Council’s broader strategic goals for urban renewal and sustainable development the Anzac Park Community Sports Pavilion represents an investment not only in sport but also in the region’s economic future Contact us 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Send an email to New Norfolk Newsor call 0417 387 577 Responsibility for election comment is taken by the Editor/Publisher, Damian Bester, 4 Richmond St, New Norfolk TAS 7140. Play Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds3m 53sBrought to you by Plans for expanded passenger ferry services across the River Derwent has members of the Lindisfarne boating and sailing communities concerned a terminal at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania will conflict with the busy bay.  Commodore of the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Brian Edmonds, tells Ryk Goddard where they think a new ferry terminal would work best. A map shows possible locations of some of the commuter ferries proposed on the River Derwent.(Supplied) Lindisfarne, Public TransportTranscriptRyk GoddardThe Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania commodore Brian Edmonds, where's the proposed location for a terminal in Lindisfarne? Brian EdmondsThe Clarence City Council are looking at two alternate sites. They've nominated their preferred site at the Lindisfarne Sailing Club in the heart of the very busy Lindisfarne Bay, but the Motor Yacht Club, we're recommending that the alternate Natone Street option is a far safer, faster and better option. Ryk GoddardNow there are plenty of people who've never quite made it over the bridge to the eastern shore, so can you describe the difference between those two locations for them? Yes, certainly. Also good morning Westies. Brian EdmondsLindisfarne Bay is now a very busy bay. The marina is a floating marina built by the Motor Yacht Club at the head of the bay. The bay is full of moorings which have yachts on them. We've got the Sailing Club, the Rowing Club, the Derwent Storms Dragon Boats, the Pink Ladies Dragon Boats. Ryk GoddardYou don't want to mess with them. Brian EdmondsAll using the bay which makes it very busy. Alternatively, the Natone Street area doesn't have any infrastructure. It is a little more exposed to the weather, but we think with a proper built terminal there, it's a far safer and faster option for any ferry service on the Derwent. Brian EdmondsYes, absolutely. One of the issues with Lindisfarne Bay is it's already heavily committed with parking. It's a residential area. Our members at the Motor Yacht Club and our colleagues at the Lindisfarne RSL Club already struggle for parking when we're using the amenities. We think Natone Street offers far better facilities for potential parking. Ryk GoddardMore expensive build though? Because there's not anything there yet? Brian EdmondsLook, potentially, but certainly in Lindisfarne, the build would be from scratch as well off the shore. Ryk GoddardSo they'd still have to build at Lindisfarne. They couldn't use your... Is there an argument made to have one bay that is really busy and another bay that doesn't have any disruption? Are there residents around that Natone Bay who are likely to protest if there was a ferry regular ferry service there? Brian EdmondsYeah, look, there are certainly some residents down one side of Natone Street, but the other side is Parkland that borders on Anzac Park. So that makes it a far more open and more suitable site for infrastructure and parking. Ryk GoddardPublic feedback on the proposed ferry closes today. So you can still have your say and you've made your submission to council. Have you had any conversations with anyone about it? Brian EdmondsYes, look, I have. I've spoken to a number of politicians and I have some meetings already lined up with the Mayor, Brendan Blomeley, and we look forward to working with the Clarence Council and working on the best outcome for a successful fast ferry service, hopefully using the Natone Street terminal. Ryk GoddardMotor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Commodore Brian Edmonds there. Do you support the ferry though, as an idea, opening up the river to people who don't own their own boat? Brian EdmondsLook, absolutely. Anything that can reduce our commuter traffic across the Tasman Bridge and open up our wonderful Derwent River to both commuters and visitors is a wonderful idea and fully supported by the Motor Yacht Club. Ryk GoddardSo should the council come back and go, look, we're really sorry, but we need to go with this option. Natone Street's not going to work for us. Would you accept that? Brian EdmondsOh, look, we'll be happy that we've put our point of view across to council. We will express all the reasons why Natone Street is the far better option and we're very hopeful that council, when they read all the submissions, will get a full understanding of all the rationale why Natone Street is the better option. Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A school on Hobart’s eastern shore was briefly locked down due to what authorities described as an “isolated incident” unfolding on a nearby street this afternoon Parents of Lindisfarne Primary School students told Pulse children were kept inside their classrooms while police responded to the situation on Henley Street The incident resulted in the closure of Henley Street between Loatta Road and Glenelg Street Parents said roads were blocked off around the area with police directing motorists to turn around Pulse understands a house known to police on Henley Street is at the centre of the incident A spokesperson for the school declined to comment when contacted “No injuries occurred in the reported incident and there is no risk to the public,” police said One person is assisting police with their inquiries Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 By Eliza Wregg first published at 1 July 2024 - 11:18 am Check your tickets Tasmania video interview available here Check your tickets Tasmania audio interview available here While a trio from Lindisfarne have already started celebrating their $3.7 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw a mystery Tasmanian is yet to check their ticket and discover their prize Tasmanians scored two of the eight division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4481 Each entry won a division one prize of $3.75 million One of the winning entries was purchased at D’s Village News & Lotto while the other was from Smithton Newsagency Tasmanian trio triumphs with $3.75 million TattsLotto win Persistence has paid off for three Lindisfarne friends after their long-running private syndicate scored a life-changing $3.75 million win in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw The syndicate leader started the week on a high when she revealed the multi-million-dollar win to the rest of the group earlier this morning “Thank you so much,” she exclaimed when speaking to an official from The Lott this morning “The ticket is shared between the three of us We play together every week and always get an unregistered entry but looks like TattsLotto is our lucky game there’s so much we could do with our share of the prize – holidays “We all need to have a deep think about it.” Their winning entry was purchased at D’s Village News & Lotto D’s Village News and Lotto owner Danielle Newstead said she was in complete disbelief after hearing her outlet had sold a division one winning entry into the weekend’s TattsLotto Megadraw This is our third division one winning entry in five years and we’re really pleased to have sold another one,” she said “We’ve been waiting to sell a division one winning entry since September 2022 and there’s no doubt that we’ll have another one soon now that the winning streak has started “We’re so glad to hear the winners are locals and that they’ve already discovered their win “Congratulations to the group and we wish them all the best with their win.” A Tasmanian resident or visitor is poised to receive a boost to their bank account this new financial year they both need to check their TattsLotto ticket and discover their million-dollar prize The winning entry was not registered to a player card which means officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the ticketholder and must wait for them to come forward The unregistered entry was purchased from Smithton Newsagency Smithton Newsagency owner Paul Bramich said he couldn’t be more excited to have a sold division one winning entry worth a sensational $3.75 million and we can’t imagine how life-changing it would be to win an amount like this,” he shared “We sold our last division one winning entry about seven or eight years ago “We’re located in a small tight-knit community and we just know this winning news would make a lot of people happy “We hope our mystery winner checks their ticket soon and comes forward to claim their prize.” The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she hoped Tasmanian’s latest division one winner checked their ticket and came forward soon “This winner is likely oblivious to the fact they’ve become a newly minted millionaire in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw,” she said “We’re urging anyone who purchased a TattsLotto ticket from Smithton Newsagency to check their tickets today “How exciting would it be to discover you’ve won more than $3.75 million It would be an unforgettable moment and would certainly change the course of your life and if you do discover that you are holding the winning ticket contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the process of claiming your prize.” The winning numbers in TattsLotto draw 4481 on 29 June 2024 were 30 while the supplementary numbers were 31 and 28 there were eight division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4481 – four Queensland two in Tasmania and one each in New South Wales and South Australia The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 208 so far in 2024 TattsLotto created 176 millionaires across Australia During this time there were 303 division one winning in TattsLotto entries across Australia that collectively won more than $436 million All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOfficers were called to a residential property on Henley Street at around 2.20pm on March 14 where they closed the road and located a firearm inside the house Picture by Paul ScamblerA 29-year-old woman was later charged with aggravated assault and firearm offences while a 40-year-old man was charged with damage to property and firearm offences Although both people involved in the incident were known to each other The pair have been detained to appear in court this morning Regional council reporter and videographer at The Examiner. 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Veteran British folk act Lindisfarne play rescheduled Irish concerts at the Pavilion Theatre We asked the band's front man Rod Clements the BIG questions We need your consent to load this Spotify contentWe use Spotify to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Lindisfarne's sold-out shows in Belfast and Dublin's TradFest had to be cancelled in January because of travel disruption caused by Storm Éowyn comprises a classic five-piece line up of long-standing members fronted by original founder-member Rod (vocals Ian Thomson (bass) and Alan Hull's son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm (vocals "People keep coming back to Lindisfarne live and while that carries on We're thrilled to be making a return trip across the Irish Sea "We played a number of dates in Derry and Belfast in 1971 with our manager and label boss Tony Stratton-Smith billing us as 'The funkiest sounds since the Stones' We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences "Other memorable gigs in the eighties include the Lisdoonvarna Festival where we shared a caravan with The Loving Spoonful's John Sebastian We played Macroom with Van Morrison and Mike Oldfield and had a great time at the Cork Folk Festival Rod also acknowledges the cultural connection between Lindisfarne's music and the traditional Irish songs he and band co-founder Alan Hull heard in the folk clubs of Tyneside in the 1960s and ‘70s "Our songs often have a strong narrative element and a rousing singalong chorus and we've found on previous visits that Irish audiences really respond to that," he says "We've been wanting to get back for quite a while and can't wait to play there again." Nowadays I mainly play with my band Lindisfarne whose breakthrough hit Meet Me On The Corner (1971) was written by me but I also occasionally play solo and/or with others I have I mild form of colour-blindness called Daltonism or red/green deficiency which means I can't always distinguish between certain colours My partner Marie and I are the keepers of a 12-year-old whom we inherited from the estate of the late Michael Chapman Rock with folkish elements - instrumentally narrative songs with strong melodies and choruses largely thanks to the prolific output of my late co-founder-member blues (both acoustic/Delta and electric/Chicago) First proper gig I went to of my own accord was The Alex Harvey Soul Band My dad already had their earlier hits like Apache and FBI "There's a full moon over Galway Bay tonight and every place I travel to I find some kind of sign that you've been through" - from the above song - Steve Earle's tribute/paean to the late Townes Van Zandt If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life Same again but listening to only one song for the rest of my life is my idea of hell - whatever it was I'd get sick of it sooner or later (thinking of Slade I Think It's Gonna Work Out Fine by Ry Cooder Where can people find your music/more information Our website RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the reserves match between New Norfolk and Lindisfarne at Boyer Oval last weekend (July 13) "a39ffd1f2db4d9827c99a34d79b6ddb2" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Responsibility for election comment is taken by the Editor/Publisher TASMANIA’S historic homes all have their own unique stories to tell Here in Lindisfarne, on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, sits a stately property that has been expertly updated for contemporary living No.8 Esplanade is an elegant property on a large allotment by the river It was once owned by long-serving Tasmanian politician Bruce Goodluck it was a popular accommodation venture known as the Lindisfarne Waterfront Bed and Breakfast 118-year-old house had another uncommon use No.8 was used as an early learning centre for The Friends School,” she said MORE: Pub, accommodation, untapped land … what doesn’t it have? Iconic coastal farm’s first time for sale in 87 years Miss Allie said one of the first things that she noted about the home was the light that warms it “Some older homes can be a bit darker inside but the fantastic thing about No.8 is that beautiful natural light throughout,” she said with the sun coming into the rear open-plan living space and with such a nice flow from the indoor-outdoor area including beautiful blackwood and Huon pine throughout the property and a large security sensor lights and an emergency light in the lobby which activates if power to the house is lost.” MORE: Will you write the next chapter for this 1800s church? New vision for former nursing home revealed Entry into the house is via a grand foyer adorned with a stunning chandelier and a magnificent staircase leading to the upper level The heart of the home is a light-filled open-plan kitchen a butler’s pantry and high-quality integrated appliances Step through large sliding doors to find the generously-sized deck perfect for hosting gatherings with family and friends while enjoying privacy and sunshine The first level includes three living rooms and a sunroom each showcasing beautiful Federation details These versatile spaces could be used as bedrooms The home is thoughtfully equipped for year-round comfort with a comprehensive heating system that includes electric It has recently been rewired and features three-phase power along with commercial-grade smoke alarms that were installed during its time as a B&B including two with ensuites and walk-in wardrobes and a mezzanine terrace provides breathtaking views across the bay This exceptional property includes a separate two-bedroom studio currently used as an Airbnb returning about $50,000 per annum MORE: Top suburbs for young Hobart buyers on a budget First homebuyers: Help from family makes all the difference this property offers a spacious covered parking area There is plenty of off-street parking available for boats or campervans The meticulously landscaped grounds are level and private While everything one might want is available in nearby Lindisfarne Village Miss Allie said the suburb’s forthcoming ferry terminal would add to the area and provide easy access to the already close-by city “The ferry terminal will be walking distance from this property,” she said Miss Allie said people were impressed by the luxury and the quality of the property “People have noted the way the transformation is respectful of the historic home — keeping the charm — while also modernising the property,” she said It often comes down to whether or not a property suits the requirements of each individual.” Lindisfarne boasts spectacular views of Lindisfarne Bay It is listed for sale with Elders Real Estate Hobart and it is priced at “Offers over $2.25m” A group of locals in Lindisfarne believe there is a ‘clear winner’ among the two top sites shortlisted for the future Derwent River ferry service Consultants for the greater Hobart councils narrowed down five potential options earlier this year including Rose Bay and the area underneath the Tasman Bridge to the Lindisfarne Sailing Club and nearby Natone Street Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania Commodore Brian Edmonds said there is strong support for a fast ferry to Lindisfarne from the CBD but the placement of the terminal will be critical to its success “The reality is that Lindisfarne Bay is one of the most popular and busiest spots on the Derwent River,” he said paddle boarders and commercial and recreational motor boat users out in the bay.” Edmonds believes placing the terminal at the proposed Lindisfarne Sailing Club site inside Lindisfarne Bay could create a “serious safety risk for everyone” “A Derwent River fast ferry service to Natone Street is a safer quicker and better option for locals,” he said “Regulation will require the ferry to travel at a slow speed for a long distance from when it approaches the bay because there are so many other marine users around.” Assessment documents back up Edmonds’ claim finding that while the sailing club site has “strong support from the major stakeholder” there are “no existing facilities” for a ferry and 15 moorings in the bay would need to be moved “Ferry transit speed would be limited to 5 knots from the mouth of Lindisfarne Bay increasing commuter travel time,” the documents read The Natone Street site is currently a gravel carpark and parkland that “remains largely undeveloped” with drawback analysis suggesting it may receive opposition from “foreshore residents” “The site is generally well protected from prevailing N-NW winds and provides ease of vessel access in and out of the terminal as opposed to inner Lindisfarne which requires passing MYCT and through mooring with restricted vessel speeds,” the documents read The Clarence City Council says community and key stakeholder feedback from the consultation period Other terminals in Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point are set to be added to the ferry network in coming years Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A mystery Tasmanian is yet to check their ticket and discover their $3.75 million prize after two Tasmanians scored division one winning entries in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw Each of the winning entries in Saturday’s draw will take home $3.75 million with one going to a syndicate from Lindisfarne The trio bought their ticket at D’s Village News & Lotto and are reportedly in “a bit of shock” “We play together every week and always get an unregistered entry,” the long-running syndicate’s leader said “There’s so much we could do with our share of the prize etc… We all need to have a deep think about it.” The search is on for another new multi-millionaire with an unregistered ticket bought from the Smithton Newsagency also striking it rich Smithton Newsagency owner Paul Bramich said he couldn’t be more excited to have a sold division one winning entry having not sold a top-winning ticket in seven years “We’re so pleased for our community and we can’t imagine how life-changing it would be to win an amount like this,” he said “We’re located in a small tight-knit community and we just know this winning news would make a lot of people happy.” The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she hoped the latest division one winner checked their ticket and came forward soon “We’re urging anyone who purchased a TattsLotto ticket from Smithton Newsagency to check their tickets today.” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 The councils of Greater Hobart have begun exploring the possibility of a new ferry terminal at Lindisfarne as part of their ongoing efforts to expand the Derwent River ferry service Clarence City Council Mayor Brendan Blomeley has confirmed that Burbury Consulting is currently conducting geological testing near the Lindisfarne Sailing Club Blomeley said the work being undertaken is simply to determine if a ferry terminal is appropriate for the relevant section of river “The four greater Hobart councils are taking the initiative to progress the expansion of the Derwent ferry service and help get the expanded ferry service happening,” he said “I must stress this is very early investigative work to assess if the area in vicinity of Lindisfarne Sailing Club could support a ferry terminal before any decision to investigate the site further can be considered.” has engaged Burbury Consulting to carry out the assessments “With the support of the Australian Government our councils have already secured $20 million in federal funding for ferry terminals at Lindisfarne Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point and will keep working to progress this vital service for our city,” Blomeley said New Transport Minister Eric Abetz has been tasked with beginning consultations and planning for the construction of three new ferry terminals within the government’s first 100 days it was announced the new ferry terminals would be delivered over the next four years During the election campaign Premier Rockliff said the existing service to Bellerive had been a “raging success” with more than 120,000 trips taken in 12 months “The ferry expansion is tipped to take around 1,650 cars off the road in peak hours,” he said “This will go a long to saving time for families doing school drop-off and CBD workers caught in the rat-race on the Brooker Highway Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526. Copyright © 2025. Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd. Alnwick Playhouse saw the first date of a new tour from founding Lindisfarne drummer, Ray Laidlaw and the folk-rock band’s last lead singer (1995-2003) and long time friend, Billy Mitchell. Once again offering audiences an intimate, insightful, and entertaining journey through the legendary North East band’s history, this latest incarnation of the story focuses on their debut album, Nicely Out of Tune. Featuring what would become classic Lindisfarne tracks such as Lady Eleanor, Winter Song, Clear White Light and We Can Swing Together, it seems ridiculous that the 1970 album didn’t chart until more than a year after its initial release, following the success of follow up LP, Fog On The Tyne. The story of Lindisfarne’s 1970 debut album, Nicely Out Of Tune will be told in Billy and Ray’s latest tour“That album was the foundation of everything that came after - it captured the essence of Lindisfarne,” said Ray who remembers recording the album over four or five days in Trident Studios in London - while George Harrison was recording All Things Must Pass in the studio upstairs. “And David Bowie had just been in before us, recording Hunky Dory. It was a well used studio because it was one of the few independent ones. “It was a bit like a sampler I suppose,” he continues. “There were songs from all over the place - and we didn’t think it mattered, to have a consolidated style. We were all big fans of The Beatles, and that’s what you’d get with one of their albums. “We obviously found out that it did matter when Bob Johnson came on board to produce [the next album] Fog On The Tyne and was very focused on choosing songs which fitted a particular mood and feel. Through its success, people went on to find the first release, which then gave us two top 10 albums for a while.” Billy remembers hearing the album for the first time - before it was released. “Because we were always pals, I would call in a see Ray when he was back from touring or recording or whatever. He played me the album - probably the acetate or test pressing or whatever. “I was knocked out. I thought it was absolutely amazing, something totally new and different to what was around at the time.” Now into chapter six, The Lindisfarne Story is much more than a concert. It offers a multimedia experience, blending live acoustic music, rare footage, and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of the band’s rise to fame and its enduring legacy. I had the pleasure of hosting a special version of it at Live Theatre a couple of years back - on the stage where both Ray and Billy played their part in the musical play, Clear White Light, which was based on the songs of Lindisfarne’s founding lead singer and chief songwriter, Alan Hull. Me on stage with the Lindisfarne lads at Live Theatre“At the end of every Lindisfarne Story tour, we’ve never known whether we’ll do another one,” says Ray. “We always want to keep challenging ourselves with the shows,” Billy adds. “We don’t want to just roll out the same songs and the same stories. Like with this tour, I’m singing three songs I’ve never done before - Down, Alan In The River With Flowers and Scarecrow Song. “Working out the best way to do them with just the two of us on stage was a challenge, which is great. How the audience hear the songs is probably the closest they’ll get to hearing them in the manner which they were written in the first place. “So even though they’re often the songs people know really well, they’re actually an in-the-room version they won’t hear anywhere else.” Both Ray and Billy say revisiting Nicely Out of Tune has given them a renewed appreciation for the songs - one which they hope will be shared by the crowds who come out for the tour. Singing songs and telling stories - Ray and Billy are back on road for chapter six of The Lindisfarne Story“Playing those songs again in this setting makes you appreciate them in a whole new way It’s not just nostalgia - it’s a chance to really connect with the music and the stories behind it,” says Billy “It’s wonderful how Nicely Out of Tune still resonates with people after all these years There’s a warmth and honesty to it that never fades.” Ray adds: “We were lucky to be part of something special and it’s a privilege to share that story with people who still care so deeply.” The Lindisfarne Story will visit Billingham Forum on Sunday (March 30) and be back in the region next weekend to kick off another string of North East dates including The Customs House South Shields (April 5); Hexham Queen’s Hall (April 6); Durham Gala (April 8); The Witham Barnard Castle (April 11); and Whitley Bay Playhouse (April 12) For all details and bookings, visit www.lindisfarnestory.co.uk Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell are back on the road with the latest chapter of The Lindisfarne StoryA new chapter of The Lindisfarne Story opened this week with a raft of North East shows still to come. Alnwick Playhouse saw the first date of a new tour from founding Lindisfarne drummer, Ray Laidlaw and the folk-rock band\u2019s last lead singer (1995-2003) and long time friend, Billy Mitchell. Once again offering audiences an intimate, insightful, and entertaining journey through the legendary North East band\u2019s history, this latest incarnation of the story focuses on their debut album, Nicely Out of Tune. Featuring what would become classic Lindisfarne tracks such as Lady Eleanor, Winter Song, Clear White Light and We Can Swing Together, it seems ridiculous that the 1970 album didn\u2019t chart until more than a year after its initial release, following the success of follow up LP, Fog On The Tyne. The story of Lindisfarne\u2019s 1970 debut album, Nicely Out Of Tune will be told in Billy and Ray\u2019s latest tour\u201CThat album was the foundation of everything that came after - it captured the essence of Lindisfarne,\u201D said Ray who remembers recording the album over four or five days in Trident Studios in London - while George Harrison was recording All Things Must Pass in the studio upstairs. \u201CAnd David Bowie had just been in before us, recording Hunky Dory. It was a well used studio because it was one of the few independent ones. \u201CIt was a bit like a sampler I suppose,\u201D he continues. \u201CThere were songs from all over the place - and we didn\u2019t think it mattered, to have a consolidated style. We were all big fans of The Beatles, and that\u2019s what you\u2019d get with one of their albums. \u201CWe obviously found out that it did matter when Bob Johnson came on board to produce [the next album] Fog On The Tyne and was very focused on choosing songs which fitted a particular mood and feel. Through its success, people went on to find the first release, which then gave us two top 10 albums for a while.\u201D \u201CBecause we were always pals, I would call in a see Ray when he was back from touring or recording or whatever. He played me the album - probably the acetate or test pressing or whatever. \u201CI was knocked out. I thought it was absolutely amazing, something totally new and different to what was around at the time.\u201D Now into chapter six, The Lindisfarne Story is much more than a concert. It offers a multimedia experience, blending live acoustic music, rare footage, and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of the band\u2019s rise to fame and its enduring legacy. I had the pleasure of hosting a special version of it at Live Theatre a couple of years back - on the stage where both Ray and Billy played their part in the musical play, Clear White Light, which was based on the songs of Lindisfarne\u2019s founding lead singer and chief songwriter, Alan Hull. Me on stage with the Lindisfarne lads at Live Theatre\u201CAt the end of every Lindisfarne Story tour, we\u2019ve never known whether we\u2019ll do another one,\u201D says Ray. \u201CWe always want to keep challenging ourselves with the shows,\u201D Billy adds. \u201CWe don\u2019t want to just roll out the same songs and the same stories. Like with this tour, I\u2019m singing three songs I\u2019ve never done before - Down, Alan In The River With Flowers and Scarecrow Song. \u201CWorking out the best way to do them with just the two of us on stage was a challenge, which is great. How the audience hear the songs is probably the closest they\u2019ll get to hearing them in the manner which they were written in the first place. \u201CSo even though they\u2019re often the songs people know really well, they\u2019re actually an in-the-room version they won\u2019t hear anywhere else.\u201D Singing songs and telling stories - Ray and Billy are back on road for chapter six of The Lindisfarne Story\u201CPlaying those songs again in this setting makes you appreciate them in a whole new way It\u2019s not just nostalgia - it\u2019s a chance to really connect with the music and the stories behind it,\u201D says Billy \u201CIt\u2019s wonderful how Nicely Out of Tune still resonates with people after all these years There\u2019s a warmth and honesty to it that never fades.\u201D Ray adds: \u201CWe were lucky to be part of something special and it\u2019s a privilege to share that story with people who still care so deeply.\u201D South Shields (April 5); Hexham Queen\u2019s Hall (April 6); Durham Gala (April 8); The Witham For all details and bookings, visit www.lindisfarnestory.co.uk Lars Knutsen and Kelvin Beattie have been Sunderland fans for decades so when they met up at Holy Island to talk all things red and white the conversation was filled with memorable moments Roker Report writers come from a wide variety of backgrounds With contributors scattered all over the UK and in former colonies it wouldn’t surprise readers to know that only a few of us actually know each other in a ‘face to face’ context — although meet ups before games at Wembley help Two fans who belong to the ‘silver brigade’ of the RR writers’ cohort set up a meeting to take in a game in the autumn but not at some grimy transport café on a soulless motorway We weren’t roughing it as we headed for a venue full of history and beauty (it sounds like Roker Park) but was a place we both love to visit almost as much as Wearside so we headed to Lindisfarne to share its inspiration and breathtaking walks paid-for stream of our away fixture at Plymouth Readers may be familiar with the phrase ‘If you remember the 1960s It may apply to the old hippies of California or to those in the squats of London but drug culture never really made it in a big way to the North East of England and despite attempts at rehabilitation over the years The ‘we’ in this context is Lars Knutsen and Kelvin Beattie We both became Sunderland fans in the 1960s; a decade that was a time of rapid societal change where conforming to post-war social norms started going out of the window our team was at the top of the old First Division that was also the most recent year Newcastle won a domestic trophy with Sunderland having just been relegated for the first time ever This sharp downturn in fortunes occurred after the club was implicated in a major financial scandal in 1957 Found guilty of making payments to players in excess of the maximum wage the club was fined £5,000 (~£128,000 today) This led to the Black Cats facing a season in Division Two — a new experience in their sixty eight-year league history Whilst the game that was our excuse for getting together (Plymouth) wasn’t too bad the result was very disappointing after the Pilgrims’ late winner we were determined not to let that spoil the occasion and we enjoyed a few hours eating and talking as we bonded through our brilliant obsession that is Sunderland A.F.C We rambled our way through a number of topics and questions we won 1-2 at Old Trafford and sensationally deprived Manchester United of the League Championship which went to Man City following their remarkable 4-3 victory at St but I’m still trying to get over the sale of Suggett to WBA who included World Cup-bound Alan Ball in their team that day it was a 2-1 Sunderland victory at Roker Park on March 12 courtesy of two John O’Hare goals in front of 26,246 fans I’d already been on enemy territory with a Mag-supporting uncle but was hooked in that first Roker visit with a wink from Jimmy Montgomery as well as the elegant baller that was ‘Slim’ Jim Baxter All the shenanigans in the ‘Boys’ Enclosure’ of the Roker End added to the appeal who was incredulous after this goal-fest and cracking game when I insisted that Sunderland remained my team Lars: It has to be the shot from Vic Halom in the FA Cup fifth round in February 1973 How he put the ball into the top corner after just fifteen minutes was incredible standing exactly in line with the flight of the ball The second was Clive Walker’s stunning equaliser in our 1-2 Milk (League) Cup win at Spurs in December 1984 Third just has to be the amazing effort from Jack Clarke after that flowing right-wing team move away at Reading in September 2022 Halom’s goal in 1973 was certainly a contender as was John Hawley’s against Arsenal at Roker Park in 1980 as well as Kevin Phillips’ first goal against Chelsea in 1999 so I went for my three favourite goals witnessed against the Mags the despairing dive of Shay Given and the absolute limbs in all bar one section of the ground — what a goal Jermain Defoe and that marvellous strike at the Stadium of Light in 2014/2015 It was described as ‘a left-footed volley from the Gods’ and it made me cry as well as him Third is Gary Rowell’s second goal against the Mags on 24 February 1979 and he might’ve easily had a fourth that day The second goal was everything that Rowell was about: clever and execution into the far corner of Hardwick’s goal Other contenders were Neil Martin’s goal at St James’ in 1966/1967 (I can still shut my eyes and see him burying the ball for the second goal in a 0-3 hammering) and Marco Gabbiadini’s goal in the playoff game in 1989/1990 which was everything the G-Force was about This list is heavily influenced by our stunning FA Cup victory in 1973 as well as our two top seven finishes under Peter Reid around the turn of the century encouragement of his teammates and love for our team Kelvin: So many players from different eras I was lucky enough to be taken to ‘youth games’ and loved to follow the young players all the way to the first team Marvellous talents and such memories of them My top five — in no specific order and heavily influenced by the area of the park I patrolled when I played: Tony Towers and Kevin Arnott who made football look easy and would surely have gone on to even greater things were it not for his road accident but the period I remember most fondly was the two promotions and two top seven Premiership finishes under Peter Reid That team was fearless and competed wherever we went and with Kevin Phillips alongside Niall Quinn up front I should also say that I’m really enjoying being a fan now especially if the current team gets promoted Kelvin: It’s hard not to reference the 1973 run to the FA Cup final and victory I saw every game up to the final and couldn’t get a ticket for Wembley The team that won promotion in 1975/1976 was great to watch and included talented players like Bolton Kerr (who in my book had his very finest season for The Lads) We also had the first half of the season from Ian Porterfield who was purring and heading for the Scotland team He bought some cracking players to the club and bought a real sense of teamwork and pride in the jersey that struck a chord with so many of us I also have to say that I’m excited by the current crop of players and the regime which is looking to build in the right kind of way — or am I just a sucker for younger players I met manager and ex-player Len Ashurst in the at a SAFSA London Branch social in the mid 1980s and he mentioned that Sunderland had scouted Keegan while at Scunthorpe but they decided not to stump up the £30,000 needed for his signature He’d managed a young lad at Newport who’d scored goals for fun and in 1984 and the rumour was that he wanted to come too Tom Cowie said no and John Aldridge went to Oxford before enjoying a bit of a career at Liverpool who’d been playing for Sheffield United in the second tier in 1978/1979 so he and his wife were given the grand tour and boy He was a cracking player who got bums on seats and in turn lifted bums off seats during games Lars: It has to be a toss up between Tottenham’s White Hart Lane and West Ham’s Boleyn Ground I haven’t been to their new stadia but I loved the old White Hart Lane — mainly for the success we had there from the late 70s to the mid 80s when I lived in Hertfordshire and saw the Sunderland away games there Kelvin: So many visited and so many memories I’ll never forget Hillsborough and the noise we made in 1973 and 1992) I’ve always enjoyed going to Ewood Park and at a different end of the spectrum which has only changed a little since I first went there during the 1973/1974 season It’s an old school stadium with lots of decent pubs and a lovely walk along the river if you have the time Sid James’ is also a great place to be...when we win Lars: Just showing up to a game and paying at the turnstiles Football wasn’t as well marketed then and you could just rock up at the ground and get in I decided at short notice to drive in my Mini up to the Victoria Ground in Stoke to join 12,805 other fans and Sunderland came away with a solid 0-1 First Division victory thanks to a superb fiftieth minute goal from Gary Rowell Kelvin: I certainly agreed with Lars on this one and have availed myself at short notice on a number of occasions I once went out for a paper and to walk off a bit of a hangover in the Easter of the 1978/1979 season following a 3-0 home win against Notts County a van pulled up and in I got to go to Leicester the following day for a 1-2 victory The combination of noise and uncontrollable movement was uniquely evocative Lars: That was definitely the Milk (League) Cup semi-final away at Stamford Bridge in 1985 I was with the massed Red and White Army in the open end of the ground Sunderland fell behind to a David Speedie goal before former Blues winger Clive Walker stamped his personality on the game He equalised with a crisp finish on thirty six minutes and effectively ended Chelsea’s hopes of a comeback on seventy one minutes with a shot between the legs of Blues’ goalkeeper Eddie Niedzwiecki after a quick break Shocking violence then erupted as Chelsea fans invaded the pitch We were effectively caged in behind wire fences as Chelsea hooligans threw whatever they could into our end of the ground and even though order was partially restored after a series of charges by police horses Walker had to cross the ball over a policeman’s head from Sunderland’s left wing for Colin West to net the third on seventy seven minutes Despite Pat Nevin pulling one back late on the 5-2 aggregate victory was assured but at the final whistle the players just scarpered to the dressing room to avoid any further violence and we were locked in for half an hour before we could leave the ground Kelvin: Lars is right about that Chelsea game but I have a very vivid memory of a crazy trip to Turf Moor in September 1978 — and I found out that Lars was there also We weren’t long into the season and former Burnley manager Jimmy Adamson was our gaffer There was a lively crowd with a big Sunderland following and the game was feisty With future Sunderland player Leighton James working his ticket both Mick Henderson and Joe Bolton had been sent off for second bookable offences within three minutes of each other The story goes that Adamson was so upset at the dismissals that he stormed into the dressing room at half time looked around the room blazing mad and then exited without a word anticipating a massacre in the second half going two up with a typical Gary Rowell goal on the hour then a penalty that he slotted home as coolly as you like Tony Morley got one back late on for the home team but a Herculean effort in a backs-to-the-wall performance had us all in unbelievable euphoria at the end of the game I can’t remember getting home in the early hours the next day my then-girlfriend found me lying fast asleep in the bath with a very self-satisfied grin on my face Lars told me that history was made as it was the first time a team of nine players had won in the English League against a team of eleven Lars: I would say Bob Stokoe (for obvious reasons) who inspired everyone with his passion and who kept performance levels high once the club moved to the Stadium of Light Régis Le Bris has shown great promise as a head coach and time will tell whether he joins the illustrious company of Stokoe and Reid Kelvin: Denis Smith and his assistant Viv Busby did a tremendous job at what was then our lowest ever ebb For a hard-as-nails Stoke City centre back as a player Smith loved to attack and he eventually got us playing some good football to get out of Division Three and then to drive us on to a fortuitous promotion in 1989/1990 Alan Brown laid the foundations of our 1973 exploits and his nurturing of young players was phenomenal I’d love to see the club re-establish the reputation it had back then for developing good young talent (including local talent) Bob Stokoe certainly put the finishing touches to Brown’s work and took us to another level I loved the Reid era — a time of such excitement He built a cracking side and gave us some great memories from 1995 until the culmination of the 2000/2001 season 2001/2002 saw a marked decline that he seemed unable to arrest and it was sad to see how things ended in 2002/2003 a great ground and what one could call ‘personality.’ We don’t play dull football; Sunderland players compete fairly and there’s a great connection between the players and the crowd Long may that continue as we progress to the elite of English football Kelvin: What an enjoyable afternoon and evening that was and in such a unique environment that seemed to lend itself to all our discussion The highs and lows of supporting Sunderland have seen us through over five decades and counting We plan to get together again and see if we can entice a few more to join us — any excuse to talk all things Sunderland Colman of LindisfarneHistorical Leader of the Irish ChurchGeralt - Pixabay + Colman was the third bishop of Lindisfarne + Having served as bishop for only three years, he is remembered for his contributions to the Synod of Whitby, where he was the main spokesman for the Irish side in the debates on the date of Easter, the style of tonsure, and the place of local bishops in the relationship between the local churches and Rome.   + Following the Synod of Whitby, Colman resigned as bishop and later returned to Ireland. He founded a monastery on an island off the coast of Galway where the traditional Irish practices were observed.  + Colman remained abbot of this community until his death, which take place around the year 676.  Devotion to Saint Colman was officially approved in 1898. “In your strength, O Lord, the just one rejoices; how greatly your salvation makes him glad! You have granted him his soul's desire.”—Entrance Antiphon from the Common of Holy Men and Women—For One Saint O God, who in your Saints have given an example and brought us protection in our weakness to help us tread the path of salvation, mercifully grant that we, who honor the heavenly birthday of blessed Colman, may, through his example, make our way to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Would you like to read more like this?Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox Lady Eleanor struck a chord with the British public and helped transform Lindisfarne's fortunes Lindisfarne’s 1972 smash Lady Eleanor was an unlikely hit not least because it was about snuffing it but I know it’s about death,” the Geordie band’s frontman Alan Hull recalled around the time of its first flush of success “I wrote it almost in a trance.”  Partly inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s 1839 gothic short story The Fall Of The House Of Usher Lady Eleanor was one of some 300 compositions Hull had amassed prior to hooking up with his gifted folk-rock bandmates The story goes that it was while he was still working as a psychiatric nurse in Newcastle that Hull wrote Lady Eleanor and two more Lindisfarne gems (Winter Song and Clear White Light) in a single sitting during one fateful overnight shift in 1968 Stimulants may or may not have been taken.  “Something that showed the calibre of the man was that Alan would never have dreamed of giving his patients something he hadn’t already tried himself,” Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw told this writer in 2023 “He was a very good psychiatric nurse or play the piano to calm them down.”  The definitive version of Lady Eleanor featured on Lindisfarne’s 1970 debut album Nicely Out Of Tune (UK No.8) but an earlier version resurfaced recently on the 2024 Hull rarities collection Singing A Song In The Morning Light: The Legendary Demo Tapes 1967-1970 Credited to ‘Alan Hull And Brethren’ – soon to join forces as Lindisfarne – the demo differs from the more famous version in two main ways.  Ray Jackson had yet to fully develop his spidery and his work-in-progress version is somewhat buried in the demo’s mix The spectral organ so crucial to the definitive version’s haunting atmosphere is also missing but Hull’s stunning lead vocal and Rod Clements’s lithe “We were perceived as wild men of the North,” Clements recalled “Which we played up to no end.”  Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock Hull’s highly politicised writing often explored the North/South divide a single from Lindisfarne’s platinum-selling 1971 album Fog On The Tyne not re-released” (Clements) and became a huge hit.  The much more carefree Meet Me On The Corner had put Lindisfarne on the map allusive masterpiece went deeper and charted higher its lyrics depicting ‘A host of golden demons screaming lust and base desire’ and telling of how Eleanor ‘Bid me come along with her to the land of the dancing dead.’  “When Alan was working at St Nicholas Hospital he had access to various mind-altering drugs, including LSD,” Jackson told me in 2023. “That might be where Lady Eleanor came from. But he also told me it was influenced by Traffic’s Forty Thousand Headmen but if you listen to it you’ll hear some similarities.”  Poe’s Rodrick Usher and Lady Eleanor are mentioned in the first verse of Lady Eleanor but Hull’s song also seems to owe something to Poe’s 1842 Eleonora Eleonora sees the story’s titular heroine visit its narrator Ray Laidlaw: “I remember Alan saying: ‘I can’t believe all these people are buying a single about death!’ It was an unusual song and pretty unique to him Alan had the same upbringing as the rest of us A lot of it came from Alan working in the psychiatric hospital He got so much inspiration from the patients there and the things they said.”  Lady Eleanor changed everything for Lindisfarne “Before that we were playing The Huddersfield Builder’s Exchange,” noted Ray Jackson “then suddenly it was major venues.”  while young Geordie star Sam Fender recently covered Hull’s heartfelt beacon for the homeless that remains Hull’s finest hour as a songwriter and Ray Laidlaw is also fond of 70s Los Angeles funk band American Gypsy’s cover version “It’s nothing like the way we did it,” he says “It’s like Shaft by Isaac Hayes or something.” Hear Deftones frontman Chino Moreno’s remix of The Cure track Warsong “We didn’t like how metal was made in Europe or in America. It was too polished. They were talking about dragons and castles”: Iggor Cavalera explains Sepultura’s ‘Satanic’ early albums “Most singles are about love in one way or another… and this one is beautiful”: Geoff Tate explains how Silent Lucidity became Queensrÿche’s biggest hit (second time around) Win HappyPremiumSearch and most breathtaking celebration yet—marking an incredible 10 years of unforgettable music with the legendary Doves confirmed to headline the Friday night alongside Armand Van Helden The Mercury Prize-nominated trio - known for their cinematic soundscapes and soaring soul-stirring anthems - will take to the Shorefields Main Stage fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed sixth studio album Their long-awaited return adds an emotional electric depth to a festival already known for its atmosphere “Doves are a band that move people - sonically and emotionally,” says festival spokesperson Debbie Travis-Waller “Having them headline our Friday night feels momentous Whether you’re a festival first-timer or a returning reveller who knows their way to the Dingle Dell blindfolded this guide has everything you need to prepare for a weekend of epic tunes Having emerged from the ashes of 90s dance act Sub Sub Doves burst onto the UK alternative scene in 2000 with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut Lost Souls cementing their place as purveyors of emotionally rich Across six studio - albums including three UK Number 1s—the Manchester trio have developed a devoted following drawn to their sweeping soundscapes and introspective lyricism Where It All Goes Down: The Stunning Setting of Beal Farm with panoramic views stretching across to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) this boutique festival site is genuinely one of the most picturesque spots on the UK festival map and ancient castle silhouettes on the horizon it feels a million miles from your day-to-day grind - yet it’s incredibly accessible by road or rail located just an hour north of Newcastle and a little over an hour south of Edinburgh “It’s not just about the music,” says Debbie “It’s about being completely transported - to a place where the sea meets the soul and every corner of the site hides something new to discover.” Tickets & Entry: What You Need to Know meaning it’s exclusively for grown-up good times - no kids Don’t forget to purchase Vehicle Passes in advance for any cars Sleeping Under the Stars: Camping & Glamping Options Camping is included in all weekend tickets Quiet camping areas are also available for those after a slower pace “This year we’ve gone bigger on the glamping village,” says the spokesperson “We want people to wake up refreshed—even if they’ve been raving in The Temple ‘til 4am!” with shuttles whisking you straight into the festival spirit and Hawkwind—a genre-defying collective of indie legends Also performing this year are The Fratellis From singalongs at the Shorefields Main Stage to deep cuts in Dingle Dell every part of the site hums with discovery “If you like discovering bands you’ve never heard of and then falling madly in love with them while dancing barefoot in a field - this is the place,” adds Debbie “We curate the lineup for curious souls.” Lindisfarne is dog-friendly - bring your pup There’s even a dog welfare station with shade tents corporate festival with overpriced pints and no personality- you’re in the wrong place But if you’re ready to dance in wellies under the stars Lindisfarne Festival 2025 is where it’s at “This isn’t just a festival,” Debbie finishes and a reminder that life is best lived barefoot in a field with your favourite people and your favourite songs.” Tickets are on sale now, and they’re flying. Head to lindisfarnefestival.com to grab yours and start dreaming of a weekend you’ll talk about for years to come First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Join our Youth Ministry Team in this Holy Year of Jubilee for a prayerful pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Step back through centuries of Christian history as we learn more about the story of our faith in Britain in a beautiful destination that welcomes more than 650,000 visitors each year. With opportunities for prayer and reflection throughout the stay, this pilgrimage is set to be a wonderful way to celebrate our faith with other young people under the age of 16. The pilgrimage will take place 20th-22nd June. For more information, please email youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or see the poster below Lindisfarne College isn’t keen to say farewell to its departing “once in a generation head prefect”. Originally from Wairoa, Fergus Morunga, or Ferg to his mates, joined Lindisfarne College as a stuttering year 8 boarder in 2018. When he arrived at the school he found boundless opportunities to improve himself. “I loved that and decided to get involved in as many things as possible because I saw coming from Wairoa some people don’t have it as well as they do down here,” Fergus said. “As my grandfather said to me ‘You’ve got to make the most of your opportunities’, and so that’s what I decided to do.” He spent his time at the school focusing on academics, learning to play the bagpipes, making movies, participating in sports, volunteering at the Women’s Refuge, and participating in speech competitions and reading sermons at the chapel, both of which helped him build confidence with his stutter. “I was terribly nervous as a speaker and then once you do more of it you become comfortable – and we’ve got this saying at Lindisfarne, you become comfortable being uncomfortable.” But Fergus shared advice relevant to anyone struggling with anything, “just keep going”. “Just keep pushing outside of your boundaries because you grow outside of your comfort zone. “We all have our own things that we struggle with and that we find hard ... and the only way to fix them is to keep trying. “At the end of the day remember they’re a part of you, they’re part of who you are and you might not be able to change that and that’s fine. Live with it, be proud of it, and if you can improve it, improve it – keep challenging yourself.” Lindisfarne rector Stuart Hakeney called him “a really special young man who is just totally service orientated”. “The greatest gift you can give others is your time and he has,” Hakeney said. “He’s always out there on the field at lunchtimes, intervals, he’s in the dorms supporting the boys. He’s very, very special and everybody just loves him and I don’t know how we’re going to let him go, but we’re just going to have to.” Fergus is heading to Canterbury University in 2025 to study law and political science hoping to find a job where “you get to work with a team to make a positive difference”. Jack Riddell is a multimedia journalist with Hawke’s Bay Today and spent the last 15 years working in radio and media in Auckland, London, Berlin, and Napier. He reports on all stories relevant to residents of the region, along with pieces on art, music, and culture. The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says. which lies in front of the island’s priory ruins Dig Ventures which specialises in crowdfunded and crowdsourced archaeological excavation and Durham University are now in the ninth season of work on Lindisfarne This year they have been joined by volunteers from Northumberland Coast National Landscape’s conservation team. The diggers have opened a new trench is in an area where early medieval burials were discovered by archaeologists monitoring construction of a new Coastguard building in 2022.  Samples from those burials were radiocarbon dated to between the 8th-10th centuries, suggesting they are contemporary with the Anglo-Saxon monastery, which has yet to be found.  The dig site in front of Lindisfarne prioryThe site is now occupied by Northumberland County Council’s Green Lane overflow car park. Past excavations have uncovered scores of burials of men, women and children dating from the 7th-8th to the 11th centuries, showing that it was not confined to the monastic population. Pieces from a number of headstones have also been found, some of which are on show in the island’s museum.  One of the first finds in the current dig is a part of a headstone which includes an inscription which might be the name of an Anglo-Saxon woman  Northumberland County Council archaeologist Nick Best said “It’s exciting to have the opportunity to revisit this important site and to investigate a larger area as part of DigVentures’ established project." A pop-up Finds Room has been set up based in the Crossman Village Hall.   The investigations in Green Lane are funded by Northumberland Coast National Landscape and Dig Ventures.   Sarah Winlow, national landscape officer said “We’re delighted to be able to support the dig this year, and especially grateful for the opportunity for so many local people to be involved uncovering more about the story of Lindisfarne.” Glen Sanderson, Leader of Northumberland County Council, said: "It's a fascinating reminder of the rich history of the county that survives beneath our feet. "There has been real collaboration between partners to carry out this work and it's also given some of the Holy Island residents the chance to become involved with this new glimpse into Lindisfarne's past."  It is hoped that this season’s dig will add to the list of intriguing discoveries made in the last nine years. Dig Ventures has drawn up a list of the top discoveries:  Excavation has shown that islanders consumed many different types of animal, including cow, sheep, goat, seals, whale, porpoise, fish, and shellfish… but one of the discoveries was a bear claw which may have arrived on the island as part of a pelt or fur after being hunted on the mainland. Amid the thousands of animal bones recovered on the dig were the remains of a giant auk – a large, flightless bird that became extinct in 1844. Radiocarbon dating placed the auk bones between 718 – 1090. In 2019, two rings from the 8th-9th century were uncovered from the cemetery area. One was made from copper and the other from animal bone and they were found on an isolated,  disarticulated finger bone rather than a complete burial.  The cemetery also produced the lock plate from a wooden chest burial, which was probably a valuable piece of domestic furniture. Analysis showed that the burial was of a teenager or young adult, who died between AD 800 and 1,000.  The rare glass board game piece which is 1,200 years oldA bone comb, which likely dates to before the 8th century, features an inscription in Old English: “-EDE”, which could be the end of someone’s name or the ending of an Old English verb. People would write their names on bone combs, or sometimes the equivalent of ‘this is mine’ and shows that the owner was literate. A 1,200-year board game piece is only the second to be found in Britain. Made of bright blue glass with a crown of five white bobbles, it’s probably the ‘king’ from a strategy game that pre-dates chess.  Hundreds of white quartz pebbles have been found in the cemetery site. These are found around the island at the low tide mark, suggesting people were going to the shore to collect them to place on graves, much like flowers today.  White quartz pebblesA series of fish vertebrae were found clustered around the neck of a skeleton. Analysis revealed that the naturally occurring holes in the centre of the bones had been deliberately widened to facilitate threading, or due to years of use, suggesting that they may have been used as prayer beads. Radiocarbon dating placed the skeleton between AD 1033 – 1164. Nearly 50 coins have been discovered on Lindisfarne, including one next to a burial, which was a coin of Edward the Confessor, dating from AD 1046 – 1048. It dates from between the 9th and 12th centuries when Lindsfarne’s monks are supposed to have abandoned the island. This coin suggests that the island may not have been as empty as some sources suggest and that pilgrims may still have been visiting. The fishbone ‘necklace’Another coin was a sceat, which was discovered in 2021. Dating to the reign of King Eadberht, its near-mint condition shows the image of a four legged beast. Eadberht became king of Northumbria in AD 737. Diggers at work on Holy IslandArchaeologists have returned to Holy Island to continue investigating a cemetery which was in use for hundreds of years which lies in front of the island\u2019s priory ruins Dig Ventures This year they have been joined by volunteers from Northumberland Coast National Landscape\u2019s conservation team. The diggers have opened a new trench is in an area where early medieval burials were discovered by archaeologists monitoring construction of a new Coastguard building in 2022.  Samples from those burials were radiocarbon dated to between the 8th-10th centuries, suggesting they are contemporary with the Anglo-Saxon\u202Fmonastery, which has yet to be found.  The dig site in front of Lindisfarne prioryThe site is now occupied by Northumberland County Council\u2019s Green Lane overflow car park. Pieces from a number of headstones have also been found, some of which are on show in the island\u2019s museum.  One of the first finds in the current dig is a part of a headstone which includes an inscription which might be the name of an Anglo-Saxon woman  Northumberland County Council archaeologist Nick Best said \u201CIt\u2019s exciting to have the opportunity to revisit this important site and to investigate a larger area as part of DigVentures\u2019 established project.\\\" A pop-up Finds Room has been set up based in the Crossman Village Hall.   The investigations in Green Lane are funded\u202Fby Northumberland Coast National Landscape and Dig Ventures.   Sarah Winlow, national landscape officer said \u201CWe\u2019re\u202Fdelighted to be able to support the dig this year, and especially grateful for the opportunity for\u202Fso many local people to be involved uncovering more about the story of Lindisfarne.\u201D Glen Sanderson, Leader of Northumberland County Council, said: \\\"It's a fascinating reminder of the rich history of the county that survives beneath our feet. \\\"There has been real collaboration between partners to carry out this work and it's also given some of the Holy Island residents the chance to become involved with this new glimpse into Lindisfarne's past.\\\"  It is hoped that this season\u2019s dig will add to the list of intriguing discoveries made in the last nine years. Dig Ventures has drawn up a list of the top discoveries:  Excavation has shown that islanders consumed many different types of animal, including cow, sheep, goat, seals, whale, porpoise, fish, and shellfish\u2026 but one of the discoveries was a bear claw which may have arrived on the island as part of a pelt or fur after being hunted on the mainland. Amid the thousands of animal bones recovered on the dig were the remains of a giant auk \u2013 a large, flightless bird that became extinct in 1844. Radiocarbon dating placed the auk bones between 718 \u2013 1090. In 2019, two rings from the 8th-9th century were uncovered from the cemetery area. One was made from copper and the other from animal bone and they were found on an isolated,  disarticulated finger bone rather than a complete burial.  The cemetery also produced the lock plate from a wooden chest burial, which was probably a valuable piece of domestic furniture. Analysis showed that the burial was of a teenager or young adult, who died between AD 800 and 1,000.  The rare glass board game piece which is 1,200 years oldA bone comb, which likely dates to before the 8th century, features an inscription in Old English: \u201C-EDE\u201D, which could be the end of someone\u2019s name or the ending of an Old English verb. People would write their names on bone combs, or sometimes the equivalent of \u2018this is mine\u2019 and shows that the owner was literate. A 1,200-year board game piece is only the second to be found in Britain. Made of bright blue glass with a crown of five white bobbles, it\u2019s probably the \u2018king\u2019 from a strategy game that pre-dates chess.  Hundreds of white quartz pebbles have been found in the cemetery site. These are found around the island at the low tide mark, suggesting people were going to the shore to collect them to place on graves, much like flowers today.  White quartz pebblesA series of fish vertebrae were found clustered around the neck of a skeleton. Analysis revealed that the naturally occurring holes in the centre of the bones had been deliberately widened to facilitate threading, or due to years of use, suggesting that they may have been used as prayer beads. Radiocarbon dating placed the skeleton between AD 1033 \u2013 1164. Nearly 50 coins have been discovered on Lindisfarne, including one next to a burial, which was a coin of Edward the Confessor, dating from AD 1046 \u2013 1048. It dates from between the 9th and 12th centuries when Lindsfarne\u2019s monks are supposed to have abandoned the island. This coin suggests that the island may not have been as empty as some sources suggest and that pilgrims may still have been visiting. The fishbone \u2018necklace\u2019Another coin was a sceat its near-mint condition shows the image of a four legged beast Eadberht became king of Northumbria in AD 737 Today we celebrate the feast of St Aidan and the Saints of Lindisfarne by reflecting on the remarkable legacy of this beautiful place of pilgrimage This picturesque island off the coast of Northumberland is steeped in fascinating faith history becoming a landmark of Celtic Christianity and a must-visit destination for pilgrims from far and wide Next year, we are delighted to be making our own diocesan pilgrimage to this beautiful place of prayer, in celebration of the Pilgrims of Hope Year of Jubilee who was assigned the Titular See of Lindisfarne upon his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Westminster in 2006 In this Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Year of Jubilee Bishop John reflects on this remarkable place and how its unique characteristics provide the perfect backdrop for peaceful prayer there is probably a very reasonable assumption that prayer is best achieved One of the great qualities and beauties of Lindisfarne is the silence “Take yourself away from the village even on the busiest of summer days when the tide has been gracious and crowds of day visitors and pilgrims are filling the little lanes of the village and after even a few hundred yards it is possible to be alone and immersed in silence.” in preparation for our diocesan pilgrimage next year Bishop John reminds us of the power of praying in silence I could not claim to have a rich and deep prayer life That is something that I have pursued since my teenage years with moments of greater and lesser success for most people there is probably a very reasonable assumption that prayer is best achieved and one of the great qualities and beauties of Lindisfarne is the silence this place reminds me of the centuries of prayer by the Celtic monks who inhabited this little tidal island and made it the cradle of Christianity.” The impressive history of this tiny island sends an important message to each one of us about the powerful impact of quiet can grow into a profound display of Christian mission Bishop John explained: “There’s a great tradition in Celtic spirituality of establishing the Church growing in that sense of faith and prayer and knowledge of God and the going on in mission “And I think that is a very good recipe for all of us as Christians that we need to start by trying to grow in that sense of faith and prayer for ourselves in order that we may be more effectively missionary disciples.” As we prepare for our pilgrimage next year we invite you to begin this journey of prayer on today’s feast by following in the footsteps of those great Celtic saints in nurturing that practice of quiet prayer to better hear and understand God’s unique mission for us Next year, we are delighted to be organising a special pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, in celebration of the 2025 Year of Jubilee. To find out more and register for our pilgrimage to Lindisfarne, Ripon, and Durham, please email pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk We are also thrilled to be offering a special pilgrimage for under 16s, organised by our Youth Ministry Team between 20th and 22nd June. To find out more or register your interest, please click here During the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee taking place next year we will be organising a number of pilgrimages both at home and overseas – with some on our very doorstep To find out more about all of our pilgrimages in the jubilee year, please click here Brand New Day - The Mercury Years 1978-1979 and chances are your mind will drift first towards the three albums with which they stunned both the folk and rock worlds of the early 1970s and thereafter to the songwriting genius of Alan Hull by no means all) of the group’s best-loved material little attention is ever given to the clutch of albums spawned first by the band’s (admittedly messy) disintegration in the mid-1970s and then their triumphant return at the end of the decade the recent BBC box set gave equal weight to every phase of the band’s career although its very completeness means certain discs will probably rest unplayed forever bite-sized box full of that oft-overlooked later period — that is two studio albums and the comeback live set Magic In The Air while purists might gravitate more to the 1973 Lindisfarne Live album with its 17-minute rendition of “We Can Swing Together,” Magic in the Air is where the casual listener should begin — a 1978 double album dedicated wholly to the band’s classic era The group’s return to the studio followed and was immediately rewarded with the hit “Run For Home,” drawn from the Back and Fourth LP It was a slicker sounding band than before less likely to be found puffing a joint or sneaking a beer into your ears while you listened But the songwriting was as tight as it always was and through the generous stash of bonus tracks that append each album - demos a 1979 live show that is wholly devoted to the “new” material it’ll slide nicely into the gap that waits at the back end of the BBC box as the band stepped away again for a few years    there are two Collector’s Edition bundles: one for Soul Asylum and one that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest’s 'Rocka Rolla' album In November 2023, while the world was still coming to terms with the mind-bending abilities of GPT-4 announcing that users could now train their very own GPTs with their own data This was big news for anyone who with even elementary knowledge on how Large Language Models (LLM) like GPT-4 worked because it now meant that they could tailor this powerful and versatile AI to their own needs this ‘digital assistant’ now had a brain of the user’s own making Wary of its potential for misuse, many schools began blocking the use of Generative AI from their classrooms, but Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School in NSW was one of the few to embrace this technology seeing a big opportunity to make life easier for its 200 staff Innovation and Partnerships and the lead for AI-related initiatives at Lindisfarne said teachers returned from the Christmas break in January 2023 to news about game-changing developments in AI's capability and accessibility the growth has been profound; we are no longer just talking about LLMs that can write an essay for you – AI can do more than we would have ever imagined,” Bradford told The Educator “The impact on schools has been unprecedented prompting institutions including Lindisfarne to rethink how technology is integrated into the classroom.” the school’s proactive approach to tech integration has garnered significant recognition most recently seen with the school winning 'Best Use of Technology' at the 2023 Australian Education Awards “This accolade reflects our consistent efforts to stay ahead of the curve we've been listed among the most Innovative Schools by The Educator Magazine for three consecutive years a testament to our dedication to pioneering new educational strategies,” Bradford said “Our approach to AI is rooted in enhancing the learning experience We see generative AI as a tool that can transform education enabling personalised learning and creating more interactive classroom environments.” Understanding potential benefits and risks the school established comprehensive policies to guide the integration of AI into teaching and learning and emphasise safety and the importance of teaching students to critically assess AI-generated content “The policy includes comprehensive guidance for educators and students ensuring everyone understands the potential benefits and risks associated with AI tools,” Bradford said “By focusing on ethical considerations and promoting responsible practices we aim to create a learning environment where AI serves as an effective tool for enhancing education without compromising our core values of integrity and respect for human creativity.” Bradford said the Lindisfarne.ai platform is “an Australian first” “This platform operates with all the core functionality one would see on ChatGPT4 but it is Lindisfarne branded and has stronger custom guardrails in place; a higher level of security safety and integrity has been applied to its back end,” he said “Lindisfarne.ai is currently only available to staff supporting integration of AI into mostly administrative and planning aspects of our teaching and learning program.” the school’s students have benefitted from greater personalisation of learning “We have begun to prioritise educating all members of our school community about responsible AI use with training sessions that emphasise critical thinking and caution when working with AI-generated content,” Bradford said can use these tools effectively while understanding their limitations and risks.” A critical component of Lindisfarne's AI strategy is the Tech Innovators Forum created earlier this year as a student-led group that now regularly meets each term The forum provides students with a platform to explore AI applications Principal Stuart Marquardt says the forum “fosters a culture of curiosity and creativity empowering students to take an active role in shaping the future of technology in education.” "By embracing AI and fostering a spirit of innovation we aim to equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world,” Marquardt told The Educator "Our commitment is not just about adopting technology but ensuring it serves educational excellence and prepares our students for the challenges ahead." Marquardt said that as AI continues to transform the educational landscape Lindisfarne “remains at the forefront” of this change we are paving the way for a new era of teaching and learning,” Marquardt said “By embracing these technologies responsibly we aim to create a dynamic environment where students can flourish and lead in the future.” She recalled the moment when Lindisfarne.ai was first put before the forum for consideration saying there was a widespread consensus that students need to become familiar with how to use this technology appropriately before they are given the freedom to use it “After insightful discussion and input from students within the school and primarily Lindisfarne’s inspired version ‘Lindisfarne GPT’ should be welcomed due to the exciting benefits they can provide students to improve and optimise their learning,” she said hopes to encourage the use of AI in all aspects of learning and teach students new ways of using the technology that won't pose a threat to the originality of their work or their creative thinking skills.” it is crucial that students are first taught how to appropriately use this technology in innovative ways to minimise any risk of jeopardising the integrity of their work Director of Digital and Emerging Technologies said Lindisfarne has been “very proactive in exploring the potential for AI in education.” “Student-led forums discussing how AI can be implemented within the curriculum have been a wonderful place to openly discuss everyone's excitement and concerns,” Mellis told The Educator “As a teacher who is working with students who are coding AI has been an amazing support It's like having a tech expert in the room who can debug very quickly and provide you with a better version of the code.” Mellis said discussions around how to acknowledge the use of AI are “ongoing and it's a fast-moving space.” the school have in place I think give everyone flexibility for teaching and learning with AI “AI provides a more academic way to research topic than Googling” A passionate educator with global experience joins the Junior School to champion student growth The program will help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits and make better decisions online Don't miss the chance to spotlight your school's success and impact Copyright © 2025 KM Business Information Australia Pty Ltd England’s right wing-back had a wild and windswept start to life on Holy Island but is now key for England Perhaps it should be no surprise that Bronze grew up to be a custodian. As the most senior Lioness in the squad, she has long served as a key nurturer of England’s ambition. Read moreIt is a role the 31-year-old has taken extremely seriously since 2013 when the national team were unceremoniously knocked out of the European Championship in Sweden at the group stage Bronze was an unused substitute but the forward Kelly Smith wasted no time in sitting her down and handing over a baton “You’re the future of this team,” she said “Look after it properly and make sure this never happens again.” Bronze has more than fulfilled Smith’s faith Along the road to establishing herself as one of the world’s best players the multilingual Barcelona defender – she is fluent in French Spanish and Portuguese – has overcome six knee operations her parents decided their three children needed greater social interaction and swapped Holy Island she was already immensely independent and happy in her own company After impressing for Blyth Town and Sunderland she crossed the Atlantic to accept a sports science scholarship at the University of North Carolina playing for the famous Tar Heels team coached by the renowned Anson Dorrance Lucy Bronze in action for the of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in December 2009 Photograph: NCAA Photos/Getty Images“Anson taught me it was OK for a girl to be competitive and want to win,” says a woman who now possesses four Champions League winners’ medals (three with Lyon and one at Barcelona) and will collect her 112th England cap in Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain in Sydney Born to a Portuguese father and an English mother with roots in the Scottish Borders Bronze was eligible to represent three countries but always craved an England shirt the prospect of junior caps drew her back to Sunderland from North America With the English league then still semi-professional centre-half or across midfield – funded her car and rent through jobs in a supermarket It was only when she joined Manchester City in 2014 that she earned sufficient money to concentrate fully on football – and only then that a defender who had written a dissertation on anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women’s sport during her sports science course at Leeds Metropolitan University (now known as Leeds Beckett) abandoned plans to begin accountancy training Not that a player whose right knee is a tapestry of surgical scars and spent a year with a leg in a brace after a nasty post-operative infection takes anything for granted her Barcelona and England teammate is not averse to giving younger more pampered Lionesses modern history lessons “Lucy makes it clear we’ve got to appreciate the older players’ journeys and how they’ve brought the game to where it is now,” she says “We’ve got a lot to be grateful to them for.” Bronze regrets just one of the many sacrifices she has made in consistently putting football first died in a car crash in Alnwick and she missed his funeral in order to play for England Under‑19s As the only girl in a childhood boys’ team Bronze was ostracised until Gattens welcomed her into the group and her grief and guilt at not attending the service dictated that she needed prolonged help from a psychologist Free weekly newsletterNo topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women’s football Lucy Bronze celebrates with the Women’s Champions League trophy in June Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesBy the time Bronze joined England’s squad for the 2015 World Cup in Canada she had undergone four knee operations and feared it may be her last major tournament it would prove a springboard to achieving her current status as one of the world’s highest-paid female players commanding a basic club salary of about £350,000 a year Although she began Canada 2015 as a left-sided midfielder she was soon shifted Bronze moved to right‑back showed off her hallmark swashbuckling athleticism high-accuracy crossing and shooting prowess to transformative effect After France 2019 and another World Cup semi-final defeat, Phil Neville, the England manger at the time, hailed Bronze, then excelling as an often inverted full-back for Lyon, as “the world’s best player”. The pandemic provoked a return to Manchester City but their manager, Gareth Taylor, did not always appreciate her sometimes defensively cavalier interpretation of the right-back role. Although Barcelona soon came calling, Taylor’s reservations remained valid. Or at least they did until England changed formation, reinventing Bronze into not merely a gold standard rampaging wing-back but, quite possibly, the Lioness Spain fear most. This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025. The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media. ABC News News HomeHobart ferry master plan reveals six proposed sites for new terminals — including Kingston Sandy Bay and LindisfarneShare Hobart ferry master plan reveals six proposed sites for new terminals — including Kingston Sandy Bay and LindisfarneCBy Clancy Balen The Bellerive ferry trial started in 2021 and was only meant to run for one year — it's still going (Supplied: Tasmanian Department of State Growth) Link copiedShareShare articleIn short: The draft master plan for the expansion of Hobart's ferry network has been released with new terminals earmarked for Regatta Point Lindisfarne and Kingston Beach.But don't expect park-and-ride services near the terminals as the plan says these will be "discouraged" due to the high cost of Hobart waterfront land.What's next The draft proposal is open for public consultation until January 8.Two years and over a quarter of a million passengers later Hobart's ferry trial experiment has been embraced as a viable alternative to the city's bus network the River Derwent's ferry system could be expanded to six new sites in a bid to solve the city's traffic problems The new plan highlights the need to reduce ongoing traffic congestion in Hobart and provide an alternative to the Tasman Bridge for people commuting between Hobart's city centre and the eastern shore and Kingston Beach — pinpointed as potential locations for new wharves The plan will be open for public consultation for eight weeks The master plan outlines direct and "stitched" routes where services would stop at multiple wharves on their way to a destination It also details different network routes depending on peak and off-peak times to reduce congestion heading into the city centre the plan notes the expansion of park-and-ride services — like the ones rolled out to supplement the Greater Hobart bus network — will be "discouraged" due to high waterside land values The expansion has already secured some funding — with $20 million from the federal government going to local councils to build ferry infrastructure and $19 million over four years from the state government Caitlin's a convert and so are many others it seems — the experiment of running a ferry service on Hobart's River Derwent has spared many commuters the gamble of the problem-prone Tasman Bridge will the service be given a chance to expand State Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said he would like to see further federal commitments He said if the service was expanded then more ferries would have to be contracted by the state government Mr Ferguson said the private sector may be tapped to build more in the future About 500 passengers a day use the Bellerive-Hobart ferry service the Greater Hobart mayors said their initial focus would be to secure services and terminals for Lindisfarne with Kingston flagged as a top priority for future development "Given the pressures on our roads and bus networks this project is a top priority that needs definitive funding from the state government to move forward as quickly as possible," the statement read Brighton Council mayor Leigh Gray said the plan "dismissed" the growing suburbs north of Hobart and instead focused on affluent waterfront communities One of the proposed ferry terminals is set for near the casino in the affluent suburb of Sandy Bay "With the apparent lack of ambition to extend the proposed Northern Suburbs bus corridor to the new Bridgewater Bridge … many in our community are starting to wonder if the government cares about the needs of those not located in inner Hobart," Mr Gray said The line-up for the ferry service after a truck rolled on the Tasman Bridge and blocked traffic for hours A truck that rolled on the Tasman Bridge in January ground traffic to a halt for several hours across much of the city highlighting the growing need for alternative transport across the River Derwent Transport consultant Mark Johnston says Hobart needs to grow its bus network Transport consultant Mark Johnston said while ferries were part of the transport puzzle they would not be enough to fix Hobart's traffic congestion woes on their own but they're certainly not a silver bullet," Mr Johnston said the solution lies in growing Hobart's bus network and buses will carry more patrons than any other mode." Residents will be able to have their say on the draft plan until January 8 The new master plan follows a successful trial service between Bellerive and Hobart's Brooke Street Pier Initially envisioned as a 12-month trial in 2021 the 15-minute ferry commute has proved popular with people looking for a transport alternative attracting over a quarter of a million passengers since it began With about 500 passengers on average using the service daily, the state government has expanded the trial to 2025 The consultation period for the master plan will run until January 8. Have your say on the ferry plan. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)