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Everything you want for Christmas Great gift ideas from local businesses Page 4 – Focus Cards & Gifts Page 4 – Fun City Page 8 – Shepparton Marketplace Page 10 – Bunnings Warehouse Page 10 – Discount Lollie Shop Page 12 – Luke’s Magic Meats Page 16 – Shepparton Show Me Page 16 – GV Hotel Page 18 – WB Hunters
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Page 12 – Make a wish come true with Kmart this festive season Page 18 – Help locals have a ‘Berry’ happy Christmas Page 19 – More than 300 expected to spend Christmas together Page 19 – The joy of giving Page 20 & 21 – Christmas Giveaway Bonanza Page 22 – Locals urged to help turn $1 into $1M this Christmas Page 22 – One in two presents are re-gifted Page 23 – Deck the mall; Shepparton CBD comes alive for Christmas Page 23 – Carols to rock Queens Gardens Page 24 – Your Christmas recipes Page 25 – Local letters to Santa Page 26 – Christmas church times Page 26 – Your chance to win ‘A Day on the Green’ Page 27 – Silly season survival guide Page 27 – Christmas comes to Shepparton Villages
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Cards and gifts for Christmas
HUGE CHRISTMAS RANGE… From left, Centrefair Lotto Proprietor, Vince Crivelli and Focus Cards & Gifts Owner, Peter Dunbabin have plenty of Christmas gift ideas and a large range of cards. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
IT’S obvious isn’t it? At Christmas time, we should be heading to a store which is dedicated to cards and gifts all year round! Focus Cards & Gifts Owner, Peter Dunbabin said, “We love to help with all your Christmas requirements. “We have a great range of Christmas cards, including charity, general and religious cards. “Kris Kringle gifts are another of our specialties, for those smaller items, when you’re on a limited budget. For example,
Secret Santa items, stocking fillers etc.” “We also stock a vast array of decorations, wrapping paper, serviettes and bon bons. We really are a one-stop Christmas shop, from the gift through to the trimmings,” Peter said. Then there are the more substantial items, such as beautiful jewellery boxes, Willow Tree figurines and leadlight lamps, to name a few. With extended trading hours, now is the time to get in to Focus Cards & Gifts at 181 Maude Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 1813.
Let loose at Fun City this festive season
A FUN CHRISTMAS PARTY… From left, Fun City Assistant Manager, Jamie Robinson and Manager, Angie Shaw can help you with all your Christmas party needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia. SEE your work colleagues in a whole new light at this year’s Christmas party, as they let their inner child go wild. Fun City is offering some incredible deals this festive season, both to keep the kids busy in the school holidays and to spice up the stale corporate Christmas parties of old. “Some of the activities we have here include indoor rock climbing, laser tag, indoor go-kart racing, glow in the dark mini golf, haunted house, bungee run, video arcade games and more,” Fun City Manager, Angie Shaw said. “Corporate break-up packages start from $45 and we can cater the event with
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finger food, sandwiches, cheese and kabana platters and non-alcoholic beverages on-site. “Also, customers can now purchase a weekend pass, which entitles the user to unlimited activities from 11am until 5pm, for just $49, and $39 for children under the age of ten. This offer will continue for the whole of the school holidays, and then permanently on weekends,” Angie said. Angie would like to wish all of her valued customers a great Christmas, and encourages everyone to come down and check out Fun City at Shop 47, Building 2, Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla or phone 5823 1224.
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Write to Santa and enter the competition SHEPPARTON Marketplace is offering children the opportunity to receive a letter in the post from Santa himself, when they mail their letters at the designated mailbox next to the Santa Photos area. The forms can be either downloaded from the Shepparton Marketplace website, www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au, or picked up from The Marketplace’. Once written, children are encouraged to photograph their letters and upload them to facebook or instagram, for the chance to win a $250 Big W gift card. Winners will be drawn on December 23. “Upload your image to our Facebook page or tag @ sheppartonmarketplace on Instagram, include the hashtag #SheppartonMarketplaceLetterstoSanta along with your child’s name and age. Then get your friends and family to vote for your entry by ‘liking’ your photo. The entry with the most likes WINS!” Shepparton Marketplace, Marketing and Business Development Coordinator Danielle Tait said. “The Santa photos are also proving very popular and are available every day until Christmas Eve. Photos are printed on-site, so can be taken home immediately and Santa’s real beard has been delighting children and onlookers alike,” Danielle said. There are numerous photography packages available to suit every budget. For prices and Santa times, please check the website. The gift wrapping service is another winner, which will continue until Christmas Eve. All gold coin donations go to the Leukemia Foundation. For the full experience of Christmas this December, why not head down to the Shepparton Marketplace, 110 Benalla Road, where Santa will be waiting. Who knows. You might even win the prize.
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YOUR LETTER COULD WIN… Local resident, Cooper Boyle, 18 months, visiting Santa at Shepparton Marketplace, where you can write a letter to Santa and go in the chance to win a $250 Big W gift card. Photo: Emma Hillier.
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DIY December with Bunnings GET INTO BUNNINGS THESE HOLIDAYS…
Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton Team Members, Wade Huggard, Sera Alampi and Sam Portea. Photo: Emma Hillier.
A SWEET CHRISTMAS… Drop in and see Discount Lollie Shop Manager, Sue Kendell and get all your Christmas sweets for an unbeatable price. Photo: Emma Hillier.
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sweet tooth FOR range, price and availability this Christmas, you can’t go past the Discount Lollie Shop. “Our Santa stockings, boiled lollie bottles, and Star Wars, Avengers or Frozen giant lollipops make excellent stocking fillers,” Discount Lollie Shop Manager, Sue Kendall said. “And boxed chocolates are always great for that last minute gift idea.” “We also have a new range of lollie bars, which means you can theme your birthday party or corporate Christmas party by
colour,” Sue said. “One of the advantages of our shop is that we have bulk supply, so you can always cater for bigger functions.” The Discount Lollie shop also has a range of products from the USA and New Zealand, including Dr Pepper, Cherry Coke, Big Fizz and pineapple lumps to name a few. For a sweet, fun Christmas this year, drop in to The Discount Lollie Shop, Shop 5, 440-452 Wyndham Street, Shepparton (near Dan Murphy’s), or phone 5831 5520.
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THE festive season is upon us and to celebrate, Goulburn and Murray Valley residents are invited to learn all the mustknow tips and tricks to prepare for the busy holiday season at Bunnings.’ Held at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, residents will gain skills needed to complete a range of projects as well as having fun with
the family at in-store demonstrations. Kids can also get creative, make new friends and learn DIY skills at the Kids DIY Workshops. For further information, visit Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, 225 Benalla Road or phone 5820 2200 or visit Bunnings Warehouse Echuca.
Bunnings Warehouse DIY Workshops December 12 & 13 Adult Workshops: Christmas Product Demonstrations - Drop in and learn about some of the products available for great gift ideas this Christmas! Kids Workshops: Santa’s Little Helper DIY Workshops - Learn handy lessons on how to make this Christmas the best ever! December 19 & 20 Adult Workshops: Christmas Product Demonstrations - Drop in and learn about some of the products available for great gift ideas this Christmas!
Kids Workshops: Santa’s Little Helper DIY Workshops - Learn handy lessons on how to make this Christmas the best ever! December 26 & 27 Adult Workshops: Home Entertaining DIY Workshops - Listen to handy tips on how to get your house and garden ready for all the extra holiday entertaining Kids Workshops: Craft DIY Workshops - Get creative and crafty with a variety of different materials. Woodwork DIY Workshops - Make something special out of wood
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Make a wish come true with Kmart this festive season
A FEAST TO REMEMBER… Luke’s Magic Meats Manager, Brad Wootton can help your Christmas feast be one to remember. Photo: Emma Hillier.
Christmas dinner
all carved up WITH a large range of barbeque meats, gluten free options and locally sourced Murray Valley pork and Hazeldene’s chickens, let Luke’s Magic Meats supply your Christmas feast. Luke’s Magic Meats Manager, Brad Wootton said, “We have a range of fresh cuts or pre-packaged choices perfect for holiday entertaining or Christmas dinner and we can custom make orders to cater for your specific needs.” At Luke’s Magic Meats, the friendly team specialises in a wide variety of meats, prepared on-site to guarantee freshness.
Some of these include delicious rolled pork, fresh ham, turkey breasts, easy-carve chickens as well as a full range of roast and barbeque meats, premium marinades and a variety of award-winning flavoured sausages. “We are proud suppliers of Meat Standard Australia graded products, ensuring the high quality and grading of our freshly prepared cuts of beef and lamb,” Brad said. Make sure to get your Christmas orders in early to avoid disappointment, at Luke’s Magic Meats, 41 Vaughan Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 4449.
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GIVE TO OTHERS… From left, Salvation Army Lieutenant Kirsty Stringer, Greater Shepparton City
Council Councillor, Kevin (Gunna) Ryan, Kmart Store Manager, James Violi and Salvocare Team Leader, Jacinta Pattison are urging the community to get behind this year’s Kmart Wishing Tree appeal. Photo: Emma Hillier.
FOR most of us, Christmas is a time of happiness and celebration, but for many others, it can be a time of hardship and isolation, but a collaboration between Kmart and the Salvation Army over the past 28 years has seen countless children and families given the chance to enjoy the joys of Christmas through the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. The local appeal, which is currently accepting donations of gifts from the community, saw more than 1,300 gifts donated last year, adding to the more than
six million gifts donated since the appeal began. Kmart Store Manager, James Violi said, “This year we are looking to ramp it up and help as many families as possible to enjoy Christmas together. “To participate in the appeal, simply place an unwrapped gift under the wishing tree located in-store and take a gift tag from the tree to identify the appropriate age and gender of a suitable recipient and place it with your gift.”
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Thirsty Merc
coming to the GV Hotel GET YOUR TICKETS NOW…
WIN CHRISTMAS GOODIES… The Shepparton Show Me Blue Santa with the Shepparton Show Me’s
Thompson Kia mobile stage, which is giving locals the chance to win great Christmas goodie prizes. Photo: Emma Hillier.
‘Show Me’ a magical Christmas ACROSS Shepparton this Christmas, the community will find a truck load of Christmas joy, with Shepparton Show Me’s Thompson Kia mobile stage jam packed full of Christmas giveaways for the whole family. From skate boards, inflatable pools, fishing rods and tackle to scooters, pamper packs for the ladies, water slides, and much, much more, the mobile stage will entertain and offer the chance to win some great Christmas goodies.
The Shepparton Show Me Blue Santa said, “I love coming to Shepparton to meet all the kids. I will let you in on a secret; I do most of my shopping in Shepparton because there is everything I need to fill my sleigh and give to children all over the world.” Come along to the Shepparton Show Ho Ho Me stage show and win! For locations and times, visit www. facebook.com/SheppartonShowMe/
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Thirsty Merc will be playing at the GV Hotel this New Year’s Eve, so make sure to get your tickets before they sell out. Photo: Supplied.
LANDING a Thirsty Merc gig for New Year’s Eve is a massive boon for the GV Hotel. The GV’, in conjunction with Crave Entertainment, is proud to be bringing iconic Aussie band Thirsty Merc to Shepparton, as part of their 2015 Australian tour. Thirsty Merc is one of Australia’s finest live acts and their songs have become part of the fabric of Australia’s music DNA! Since 2002, the band has released three critically acclaimed albums, sold over 200, 000 records and has had three ARIA nominations. The tour is designed to promote the release of their fourth studio album, Shifting Gears. “It’s a great opportunity to see in the New
Year with these guys,” GV Hotel Functions Manager, Josie Spencer said. “We’re also helping to promote young, local, upcoming band “Days of Daze”, who will be the supporting act. “We’re trying to return the GV’ to its hey day, when the venue hosted such acts as ACDC, Little River Band and Cold Chisel,” Josie said, “And the more people we can get to events like these, the better our opportunity for bringing other big names to Shepparton.” Tickets are $45 and are available at the bar or online at www.gvhotel.com. For more information visit the GV Hotel, 223 High Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 9822.
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WB Hunter now stocking white goods “AT WB Hunter, we are continually changing our product range to meet customer demand,” WB Hunter Assistant Hardware Manager, Adam Morris said. “We’ve decided to introduce white goods to give local customers an alternative location to shop. It also complements our other ranges, including outdoor furniture.” “These white goods are competitively priced, in stock, and we offer a two year warranty,” Adam said, “And, as an introductory offer, we’ll deliver your purchase free within Shepparton.” As a local, family-owned and run company, WB Hunter is proud to employ locals and they are also great supporters of the community. WB Hunter will be open seven days until Christmas Eve and then they reopen again on Sunday, December 27. So, drop in and take a look at what’s on offer at WB Hunter, 20 Florence Street, Shepparton or phone 5833 3999.
NEW RANGE… From left, WB Hunter Trainee Manager, Ben Morris and Assistant Hardware Manager, Adam Morris are inviting the community to come in and see their new range of white goods. Photo: Emma Hillier
Help locals have a ‘Berry’ happy Christmas BERRY Street is calling for help to bring the spirit of Christmas to thousands of vulnerable children and young people throughout Victoria, through their annual Christmas gift appeal. Last year, many generous Victorians brought the joy and magic of Christmas to over 2,000 children and young people across the state, and this year again, Berry Street is collecting
donations and gifts to provide the joy and excitement of Christmas to children who would otherwise go without. Berry Street CEO, Sandie de Wolf said that while Christmas is a time of hope for the future, for many of our most vulnerable community members this time of the year brings great challenges. “Through our Berry Christmas Gift Appeal, we want to
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make sure all the children and young people with whom we work know they haven’t been forgotten. This can only be done through the generosity of individuals, businesses, groups, clubs and schools coming together to purchase gifts or make donations.” Victorians are encouraged to purchase gifts online, or make a donation online at www.berrystreet.org.au
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More than 300 expected to spend Christmas together
EAT TOGETHER AND BE JOYOUS… The Christmas For Those Alone luncheon will run from its new location for a second consecutive year, the McIntosh Centre at Shepparton Showgrounds. From left, Christmas For Those Alone Committee Member, Kay Green, Chef, Terri Wyatt, Santa, Committee Member, Angela Hession and Secretary, Peg Newman. Photo: Emma Hillier.
CHRISTMAS is a time best spent in the company of others, and that is exactly what 300 of those who are looking at a lonely Christmas can do, through this year’s Christmas for Those Alone luncheon. Being held from its new location for the second consecutive year, at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds, the luncheon is in its 15th year and helps to bring together the community to share in being treated to a two course, chef made meal, a visit from Santa, gifts for children, a raffle and live music in an atmosphere that provides a sense of camaraderie.
C h r i s t m a s For T ho s e A lone I nc . Secretary, Peg Newman said, “Last year was absolutely fantastic from the new location at the McIntosh Centre. It was a lovely, open venue and there was plenty of light. “For anyone who is on their own or may not be able to spend Christmas with their family, we encourage you to join us. The lunch is always a great day and everybody has a lot of fun.” A public transport service is provided by calling Linda on 0437 387 584. For further information, contact Peg on 5831 1485.
The joy of giving THE best feeling at Christmas time is not felt by receiving gifts, it’s felt by giving them and the GV Jiu Jitsu club are helping you to do just that, by holding a GV Martial Arts Christmas toy drive. GV Jiu Jitsu Head Coach, Jason Farren said, “We are running the toy drive in conjunction with Mat Reid’s GV Martial A rts club (where we are based) and donations will be received by the Kmart Wishing Tree.
“As a club I feel we have a duty to support the community and help spread positivity and I am proud to be running this annual club tradition, much like with our Good Friday fundraiser each year. “We are receiving donations up until Christmas Eve.” To make a donation, drop into the GV Martial Arts Club, 11 Broomfield Street, Shepparton.
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For your chance to win, simply write the name of the gift your are wishing to win, your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to: The Adviser Bonanza Giveaway PO Box 1664 Shepparton Victoria 3630
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One of Five x Living in the Shadows Novel Written by local Author, Tyler Nightman
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$1 into $1M this Christmas
A JOYFUL TARGET… Kildonan UnitingCare Christmas Appeal Coordinator, Sarah Press and Target Store Manager, Penny Bohm launching Target’s new $1 donation Christmas tree. Photo: Emma Hillier.
One in two presents are
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KILDONAN UnitingCare and Target have joined forces again this year to ensure local children and families in need get the chance to experience the joy of Christmas. Shoppers are being encouraged to drop off unwrapped gifts at the layby counter at Target Shepparton or purchase a $1 bauble gift tag at the checkout. Target will donate the entire proceeds from the sale of every bauble to the Kildonan UnitingCare Christmas Appeal. Target is hoping to raise $1M dollars in donations across Australia to provide emergency relief to the thousands of Australians who struggle to celebrate Christmas. Local Kildonan UnitingCare Coordinator, Sarah Press said, “This has been a really tough year in our community. We have seen people finding it hard to make ends meet and thankfully through this appeal we can help give them some relief. “Fortunately we have so many generous locals and we are relying on them to dig deep, show compassion and support our appeal at Target Shepparton. We will make sure all gifts and donations go to local families.” Target Managing Director, Stuart Machin said the appeal is committed to ensuring no child misses out on the joy of opening a Christmas present. “We are proud to continue our long tradition of partnering with Kildonan UnitingCare who provide vital services assisting Australians in need.” Kildonan UnitingCare staff and volunteers collect the gifts, receive donations and ensure they are distributed to those most in need in time for Christmas morning. The Kildonan UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal runs through until Christmas Eve, December 24.
AUSTRALIA is a nation of re-gifters according to new data from Menulog, with over half (52 percent) of 1,007 respondents in an independent survey admitting to passing a Christmas gift on to someone else. Across all age groups, unpleasant smelling grooming products were most likely to be re-gifted, with over one in three Australians (37 percent) placing these toiletries at the top of their unwanted list. According to the survey, women emerged as
the biggest re-gifters, with 57 percent admitting to re-purposing presents, compared to 41 percent of men. However, both groups are equally unimpressed with unpleasant smelling grooming products, each listing this as their least favourite gift to receive. A whopping 65 percent of under-20s admitted to re-gifting, making this age group most likely to pass on a present to someone else, with underwear and socks labelled as the most undesired gifts to receive.
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Deck the mall CHRISTMAS has come to Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall, with a range of festive, family fun activities running through the whole month of December. Kids will have the chance to meet Santa and have their photo taken at his workshop in the Harris Scarfe building. Santa’s workshop will be open from now until December 24 from 11am to 3pm every day except Sundays and shoppers can have their gifts wrapped for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds raised
going to local charities. • December 12 & 13, 19 to 24, 26, 28 to 30 Jumping Castle 10:30am to 2:30pm • December 12 Animal Nursery 10:30am to 3:30pm Horse and Cart 10:30am to 3:30pm Adrian Parson Jazz Band 10:30am to 2:30pm Enchanted Rainbow roving entertainers including stilt walkers and a giant elf with Mrs Clause.
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• December 19 Animal Nursery 10:30am to 3:30pm Horse and cart 10:30am to 3:30pm Live entertainment Enchanted Rainbow roving entertainers including stilt walkers and a giant elf with Mrs Clause and Jack in the Box. • December 21 Enchanted Rainbow workshops for the kids - Christmas themed planes and badges • December 22
Enchanted Rainbow workshops for the kids - Christmas decorations and paper craft • December 23 Enchanted Rainbow workshops for the kids - Christmas stockings • December 26 Free Boxing Day activities for the kids in the Maude Street Mall. Animal Nursery from 10:30am to 3:30pm Horse and Cart 10:30am to 3:30pm Live entertainment
Carols to rock Queens Gardens SATURDAY, December 20 will see the community rock’n around the Christmas tree, as the Queens Gardens come alive with this year’s Carols by Candlelight event. This year’s program includes community favourites, The Shepparton Brass and Wind and The GV Pipes and Drums. The energetic kids group Voice Works will kick off the night at 6:30pm. Multiple Georgy Award winner, Nicky Pummeroy and many other talented locals will encourage the audience to join in and
sing along, with support by the Turaton Music Company Christmas Choir. Live performances from some of the Goulburn Valley’s most talented singers and musicians will start at 6:30pm in the Queens Gardens and conclude with the spectacular GMCU fireworks at approximately 9:30pm. This year’s event will be co-hosted by ABC radio breakfast presenter, Matt Dowling and Jamie Lea, a talented local performer. Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Council’s Director Sustainable Development, Johann
Rajaratnam said this year’s event promised an exciting program of performers. “This is the perfect opportunity to relax with your family and friends and enjoy everything that represents Christmas. “The organising committee wish to advise any pet owners within the vicinity to bring their animals indoors from 9:45pm to 10:15pm. “Please bring chairs, cushions and rugs. Carol books, candles, food and drink will also be available for sale from 5:30pm on the night and accessible seating is available to book by contacting Riverlinks on (03) 5832 9511.” In case of rain, the event will be held at the Multi-Purpose Pavilion at the Shepparton Showgrounds.
SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER… The Queens Gardens will come alive with the Christmas
spirit on December 20, when this year’s Carols by Candlelight event spreads Christmas cheer throughout the community. Photo: Supplied.
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Your Christmas recipes Cherry Ripe Wreath From Sue Cosgriff - Kialla Serves 12 – 15. Time required – 30 minutes
Ingredients n 2 x 85g Cadbury Cherry Ripe bars n 2 x 300ml of whipped cream n 2 x 200g packs of Westons Chocolate Cookies n Green food colouring Method 1. Chop 2 x 85g Cadbury Cherry Ripe bars and fold through 300ml of whipped cream. 2. Sandwich together with 2 x 200g packs of Westons Chocolate Cookies, arranging them into a wreath on a platter.
3. Tint the extra 300ml of whipped cream with green food colouring and spread over the wreath. 4. If desired, decorate with ribbon and ivy leaves.
Coromandel Prawns
From Bronwen Timothee Shepparton Serves 4 – 5
Ingredients n 60g butter n 2 tsp of curry powder n 4 shallots, sliced n 1 clove of garlic, crushed n 1 capsicum, sliced n ¾ cup of evaporated milk n 1 tbsp of tomato paste n 2 tsp of soy sauce n ½ cup of sour cream n 1 tbsp of dry sherry n 750g of prawns, shelled n 250g of fresh spinach
Method 1. Melt the butter and add the curry powder, shallots, garlic and capsicum and cook for a few minutes until softened. 2. Stir in the evaporated milk, tomato paste and soy sauce and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
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3. Add the sour cream, sherry and prawns and stir gently until evenly mixed and hot. Do not cook any longer at this stage. 4. Cook the spinach until tender. Drain and place on a serving dish to top with the curried prawns. Serve with rice or lots of crusty bread.
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Letters to Santa SANTA has dropped into the office of The Adviser and shared some local resident’s letters to Santa with us, and in the spirit of Christmas, we decided to share them with our readers. We hope all who sent in a letter gets everything they wished for.
Dear Santa, How are you? I guess you are busy getting ready for Christmas. I can’t wait for you to arrive at the Shepparton Marketplace so I can come and see you. Christmas is my favourite time of the year and I am sooooooooooo excited. I love popping bon-bons and putting as many of the party hats as I can on my head. Thank you very much for the Lightning McQueen remote control car. I just LOVE it. This year can I please have a big bucket of water pistols, a chick hicks remote control racing car, a Francesco remote control car, a king car (from Lightning McQueen) and a big Mack truck. Oh and you will also need a really big sleigh to bring me a big jumping castle. Stephanie would love a lollipop please. I hope you liked the bourbon and biscuits we left out for you last year. This year, we have ANZAC biscuits for you and carrots for the reindeers. Love from, Blake Manning, Shepparton P.S We have moved house. Dear Santa, I hope you are well. I have done my list. This is what I want; a Little Live Pet Mouse and a track and a toy pug. I would like some charms too. Thank you. Love from, Violet Parker, Shepparton Dear Santa, I hope you are well. I know you are busy making toys. I have thought about what I would like this year. I will write down what they are. A Lego police station and a Lego fire station with some policemen and firemen. Thank you Santa and I will leave a treat out for you and the reindeers to eat. Love from, Angus Parker, Shepparton Dear Santa, My name is Isla and I have just turned 4 years old. For Christmas, I would really, really love lots of things from my list, but if you could please bring me a bathtub baby, that would make me very happy. Thank you Santa. Love from, Isla Liddell, Shepparton Dear Santa, My name is Cameron and I am almost 6 years old. I have 11 things on my Christmas list this year, but what I really want is a little brother. Mum and dad said Santa might find that request a bit tricky…so instead, could you please try and find me a children’s stock whip to use on the farm. I have been very, very good this year. Thank you Santa. Love from, Cameron Liddell, Shepparton Dear Santa, I have been dreaming for a long time now of getting
a real baby pram for Zuzie, so I can take her out down the street with me and a car seat and baby carrier. I also want some clothes for Christmas and all the Shopkins and all the Crystals. These are all the things I want for Christmas. The things I’d choose out of all of it though is the pram and the baby carrier please Santa…please, please, please I want these things so bad, if not, it won’t be my best Christmas. Love from, Jessica Attwood, Mooroopna Dear Santa, Santa, my name is Romeo Wilson and I have just turned 3 years of age. My mum and dad tell me that you are making all the toys and that you will be coming to my house soon; in four sleeps (I keep saying in four sleeps) but mum and dad are saying a little longer than four sleeps because my big sister, Hayley has to have her birthday first. Evertime I have my daily sleep and when I go to bed at night, I say to mum or dad “What’s Santa gonna bring me? Water guns, water balloons, a pool, Star Wars gun-sword, Lego, motorbike, scooter and Transformers/robots. Mum said that I really, really want a Star Wars sword, water gun and water balloons. Santa I will leave you a beer and cookies and for the reindeers there will be a big, juicy carrot and some water. I am trying really, really hard to be good, but sometimes I can be naughty and Hayley and Brendan say “Bruzzy, if you be naughty, you will be on Santa’s naughty list” and dad said that you ring him to see if I have been good today. I want your number Santa, to ring you and tell you I am a good boy. Please come to my sisters and brothers too, even though they are naughty sometimes too. Their names are Teisha (sissy), Teletha (ninnie), Brendan (Ben or bruzzy), Hayley, Thaliah, Jerrome (big bruzzy), Marrsshh (mum) and da (dad). See you at the supermarket Santa. Love from, Romeo Wilson, Mooroopna
Thank you for sharing your jolliest recipes and letters to Santa THANK you to all of those who submitted a letter to Santa and favourite Christmas recipe. As a special treat for one lucky boy and girl, The Adviser and Delightful Rainglow in Shepparton gave children the chance to win one of two $150 gift packs just for
sending in a letter. Sels Gifts and Décor in Shepparton also gave people the chance to go into the draw to win a $250 kitchenware voucher for sending in their recipes. Winners will be announced in next week’s edition of The Adviser.
Dear Santa, I hope you are well. I know you are busy making toys for all the kids at Christmas and I have thought about what I would like this year. I will write down what they are. A toy reindeer, sticky toy lizard, a shark and a Santa. Thank you Santa and I will leave you a treat also a treat for the reindeers. Love from, Cole Parker, Shepparton Dear Santa, I hope you are well. I know you are busy making toys for all the kids at Christmas and I have thought about what I would like this year. I will write down what they are. Force Awakens toys and Force Awakens Lego. Thank you Santa and I will leave you a treat also a treat for the reindeers. Love from, Eli Parker, Shepparton
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Christmas church times • St Brendan’s Catholic Church 121 Knight Street, Shepparton A Christmas Eve service will be held in the Mercy Centennial Stadium, Skene Street, Shepparton Carols will run at 7pm and Mass at 7:30pm Midnight Mass will be held at 12am in the church A Christmas Day service will be held at 8am and 11am in the church • The Salvation Army
C or ner of Ni xon a nd Orr St reets , Shepparton Coffee, Cake and Carols will run on 10am Sunday, December 20 • A ng l ic a n Pa r ish of Sheppa r ton (St Augustine’s) 93-95 Maude Street, Shepparton Christmas Tree Festival from Sunday, December 20 at 7pm Carols on Friday, Family Crib Service with Carols will run on Thursday, December 24 at 5:30pm and then from 11pm Christmas Carols and midnight mass from 11:30pm Christmas Mass on Friday, December 25 at 8:30am
Family Christmas Eucharist will run on Friday, December 25 at 10:30am • St Paul’s Lutheran Church 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton A presentation of The Christmas Story by children and youth will be held on Sunday, December 20 at 11am A lessons and carols service will run on Thursday, December 24 at 7pm Christmas service with Holy Communion will be held on Friday, December 25 at 11am • Presbyterian Church 170 Hayes Street, Shepparton Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am 17 Church Street, Kyabram
Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am • Mooroopna Anglican Church 13 Young Street, Mooroopna A family orientated Christmas service will be held on Sunday, December 20 at 5pm Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am • St. Luke’s Anglican Church 26-36 Baldock Street, Dookie Christmas Eucharist will run on Friday, December 25 at 8:45am • Christ Church On the corner of Impey and Watson Streets, Murchison Christmas Eucharist will run on Friday, December 25 at 9am
Your chance to win
A Day on the Green SEE ICEHOUSE LIVE… The Adviser is giving three people the chance to win a double pass to A Day on the Green being held at Mitchelton Wines in Nagambie on Saturday, January 23, which will feature Artists, Icehouse, Baby Animals and Diesel. Photo: Supplied.
A DAY On The Green returns to Mitchelton Wines in Nagambie on Saturday, January 23 for a huge concert headed up by Icehouse, Baby Animals and Diesel. The winery will be rocking to classic Aussie hits all day and here’s your chance to be there! The Adviser has three double passes of general admission tickets to the concert up for grabs. Tickets are valued at $100 each.
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To win simply write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to: The Adviser A Day on the Green PO Box 1664 Shepparton Victoria 3630 *One entry per person. Competition closes on Monday, January 11, 2016.
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CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and with celebrations nearing full swing, many of us find it tough to stay true to weight and health goals, turning a blind eye to binging instead. Fret not, here are five top tips to get you through the silly season looking and feeling your best – without the added weight gain.
Go low carb
Scrap highly processed carb-laden foods and opt for low carb instead. If you’re at an event choose cheese and cut vegetables over chips and go for natural proteins and healthy fats like avocado and nuts over pastries.
Snack smart
Planning your snacks will help you steer clear of carb-laden sugary temptations. Keep healthy snacks like nuts and seeds or low sugar fruits, such as berries, at hand.
Shake it off
Exercise has countless benefits – it assists in maintaining a healthy weight, can reduce stress, and provides a confidence boost! For optimum results try to aim for 30 minutes four times a week.
Get your beauty sleep
It’s true what they say about a good night’s sleep – a full eight hours can aid weight loss and management and is highly beneficial for
your appearance and your mood. Making sure you get enough rest will keep your metabolism firing away, enable you to make better decisions about food throughout the day and give you enough energy to enjoy the festivities.
Think about what you drink
Drink plenty of water - at least eight glasses per day. Often we confuse thirst with hunger and staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to make this distinction. Drinking plenty of water will also boost your metabolism, aid your digestion and can actually assist in helping you shed water weight. For best results enjoy water before, during and after meals.
Christmas comes to Shepparton Villages SHEPPARTON Villages residents got into the festive spirit last week, with a special Christmas luncheon being held on Friday at Hakea Lodge and the village’s annual Crafty Christmas Fete being held on Saturday. Many of the village’s volunteers combined their efforts to make many special gifts for the ‘Crafty Christmas Fete,’ along with delights such as home-made jams, pickles, chutneys and sauces and mouth watering favourites such as cakes, biscuits and
coconut ice. T he village Men’s Shed volu nteers supplied the stalls with wooden toys and Christmas decorations, and the ladies’ knitting/sewing group madly sewed quilts and aprons and knitted socks and scarves that were a special hit on the day, delighting many guests who purchased the home-made gifts for Christmas. Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett said, “Our Christmas Fete this year was
another success and raised more than $3,000, which will be donated to the redevelopment fund to assist in the building of a new 120 bed residential aged care facility for Shepparton. “The raffle was a great success and 1st and 2nd prize was won by the very lucky Norma Bravery and Bunty Corbert was the lucky 3rd prize winner. “We sincerely thank all the volunteers and helpers who donated their time and many lovely items to sell. Their kindness and generosity contributed to the success of these special events.”
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RESIDENTS ENJOY CHRISTMAS… Grevillea Lodge resident, Lorrain Roberts contributes to
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