YOUNG DRUMMER ALL KITTED OUT
ONE talented Tenison Woods College graduate has used his creativity to craft his own hand-made drum kit.
Mount Gambier resident Daniel Oldaker built the drum kit over approximately eight months.
“A lot of the time was used for planning, ordering and waiting for the parts to arrive,” he said.
“I built it for my Year 12 stage two music individual study task.
“I have been a drummer for several years and have always wanted to build a one-off custom kit to show what I could do.”
Inspiration for the project arose from Daniel’s love of drumming.
“I love making several sounds work together as one,” he said.
“Throughout the process I had help from Dale Cleves Music.
“Kyle was great and helped me gather parts I needed.”
Daniel also thanked his drum teacher Nathan Creedy and music teacher Beth Creedy.
“I completed the main construction of the kit myself using some research off the internet and general knowledge of construction that I already had,” he said.
“It was so great when I put the kit together for the first time and was able to jam out on something I had created with my own hands and skills.
“The preparation and designing of the kit was a challenge as I could not work out what type of kit I would like to build.”
Daniel decided a nine-piece kit is convenient and can be restyled into many different designs.
“I can use the kit in almost every style by simply removing or adding different drums and making different configurations to adapt to the styles I wanted to play,” he said.
Tanya Bierwirth-Leigh: I know how hard you worked on this Daniel son. Keep on being amazing.
Pauline Kenny: What an amazing achievement. Congratulations.
Sue Watt: Wowsers Daniel that is a great effort, although I am not sure why I am surprised. You will go places.
David Mezinec: Congratulations Daniel! Fantastic.
LITTLE NIPPERS HIT WATER AT BEACHPORT
BUDDING life-savers hit the Beachport surf beach last Saturday for their final Nippers session of 2018.
The second event for the year was a success with a high attendance of 54 nippers and six youth participants.
Throughout the session age managers took smaller groups to participate in surf activities on and off land.
Beachport Surf Life Saving Club secretary Sue Varcoe believes the nippers program has had successful learning outcomes regarding surf awareness.
“The program provides nippers with knowledge and skills while also develops their confidence in a safe beach environment,” she said.
“Each session has a different specific surf awareness designed and allows the kids to have fun and meet new people.
“As the nippers progress there is opportunities for them to gain their surf rescue certificate and bronze medallion certificates as well as compete in surf life saving competitions.”
Ms Varcoe believes the sessions are a great opportunity for the children to gain qualifications while giving back to the community.
“We often see them grow as a young adults teaching the new younger nippers later on,” she said.
“While the session is held surf life savers are positioned in the water to offer water cover ensuring the safety of all participants.
“The Beachport Surf Life Saving Club Surf Life Savers also do beach patrols during January and February.”
The club has another six scheduled nippers and youth sessions penciled in for their season.
“The age for nippers begins at 5 and there is no age limit for the youth,” she said.
“All ages are welcome and it is never too late to join.
“If your child is unsure a come and try is always welcome and this can occur at any time during the season.”
Established three years ago Beachport Surf Life Saving Club secretary Sue Varcoe believes the club continues to grow in strength.
“The benefits of the Beachport Surf Life Saving Club are plentiful and these benefits have been exemplified through the clubs growth,” she said.
“A vision initiated from the club president Peter Phillips and supported by some community members has seen the club grow and become a vital addition to the community’s rescue services.
“Beachport Surf Life Saving Club is a great opportunity for the whole family to be involved not just their nippers.”
The team at the club welcomes all and looks forward to seeing everyone at the beach.
Any enquiries can be directed to beachportslssa@gmail.com
Candice Fennell: How brilliant. Thanks for the afternoon. See you in January.
Simone Kain: Thanks, guys!
Nicole Coote: Well done everyone!
KOALA SPOTTED
A array of native animals were seen wandering the Valley Lake Conservation Park recently with one in particular catching people’s attention.
This cuddly koala was not camera shy when spotted and was ready for his close up.
Leanne Doddridge: Wow!! That’s adorable.
Daniela Mezinec: So cute
Gaynor Smith: Certainly not camera shy!
Tracey Martin: I had a friend spot a Wedge-tailed Eagle resting in the branches at the wildlife park today!
