2016 November Christmas Gift Guide

2016

Gift Guide

20 pages

C A O TA U L T O N G O U W E

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Inside your Gift Guide

Celebrate Christmas with local businesses Cherishing the little things each year........................................ Page 3 Cod season about to open.............. Page 4 Make your own beer...................... Page 6 Our homegrown international success...................... Page 8 Get back down to earth and have some fun........................Page 12 Santa arrives at Shepparton Marketplace.................................Page 15

Your Christmas goodies Fun and festive recipe: Santas as sweet as strawberry...... Page 14 Get crafty this Christmas: Woollen snowman figurine.......... Page 16 Send your wishes to the jolly man in red............................ Page 17 Win a SodaKING this Christmas.Page 18

Give to the community Brighten the lives of others this festive season......................... Page 13 Help to spread Christmas joy....... Page 18 Fulfilling a Christmas wish..........Page 19

Cherishing the little things each year

CHRISTMAS is suddenly upon us again and everyone is looking forward to the relief that comes with the close of another year. School holidays, warm weather and special time spent with family and friends.

The traditional ‘Santa’ photos act as a milestone, as children and families grow and develop alongside a regularly evolving Santa. Personally, I have an image of myself with my little sister on Santa’s lap. It’s a tiny Polaroid but is incredibly special to me. Each year I put out my collection of my own kids’ Santa photos, which in their placement show how our family has developed, a reminder of the places we’ve lived and most obviously the growth of the children. The kids love it too. They remember how it felt when they saw Santa and they are great for them to see just how much they have grown.

Riverside Plaza will have Dale Wright Portrait Maker again this year to capture some high quality images for families to cherish over the generations.

Dale Wright Portrait Maker manager, Dale Wright said, “I love seeing families year after year, seeing children now grown with families of their own. One of the things that I think is important in capturing beautiful images is that families don’t feel under pressure, which is why our Santa studio is screened.

“It allows for parents and children to relax in front of the camera without being watched by the general public. All staff have working with children accreditation and prices start from $30.”

Santa photos will be held from this Friday, November 25 from 10am to 4pm every day until Christmas Eve. Get your grand opening special this Friday only, a free 13x11cm photo.

To see what Riverside Plaza has to offer this Christmas, visit the centre at Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla, find ‘RiversidePlazaShepparton’ on Facebook or visit www.riversideplazashepparton.com.au

GET A SNAP WITH THE JOLLY MAN IN RED… Drop in to Riverside Plaza this Friday to get a photo with Santa. Photo: Dale Wright Portrait Maker.

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Cod season about to open

By Nicholise Garner IT is a real joy in life to take time out and sit quietly to be at one with nature with a fishing rod in hand. Fishing provides solace and true content in this busy day and age. Fisher-folk alike will be excited to know that cod season is opening up December 1, 2016.

Murray cod are an iconic Australian native species particularly valued by recreational fishers and Trelly’s Tackle World has everything an angler needs to take part.

In preparation for cod season, Trelly’s Tackle World business owner, Steve Threlfall has stock piled cod lures, spinner baits, soft plastics, hard bodies and wake baits which are all irresistible to the cod!

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Steve said, “Many of the items I’ve stock piled for cod season are sought after, custom made and hard to come by products that I’ve had on order for months. They will make fantastic Christmas gifts and I’m so excited with the collection I’ve come by.”

This summer, enjoy some quality time with the family and indulge in some joint peace and quiet by the water as you sink a line and await the tug that comes with a terrific fishing experience.

Drop in to Trelly’s Tackle World at 209 Corio Street, Shepparton for some unique lures and Christmas gift items this season, or just to ask one of the team for some quality advice. They’re always happy to help.

BE FISHING READY… From left, Trelly’s Tackle World pro staffers, Justin Williams, Gracie Lagudi and Ross Threlfall. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Make your own

beer

A BREW JUST FOR YOU… Phillips Cellars proprietor, Paul Phillips can help you design your own beer with a beer brew kit from Phillips Cellars. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

BU YING something special, putting that real thought into a gift and coming up with something unique, well, that can be really hard and sometimes takes thinking outside of the box.

Phillips Cellars business owner, Paul Phillips said, “We are selling home brew kits enabling people to design their own beer. The kits have all of the necessary equipment and ingredients required to make your own beer and you can custom design by adding ingredients to create the flavour you want.

“Home brewing has become popular and the process is quite simple, but to do it right, you need to be taught properly. At Phillips Cellars, we are happy to show our customers what to do.

Home brew kits make about 60 stubbies and can be a great project which, if you make it now, you can be drinking your own product in February, at the height of summer.”

Order early to avoid disappointment and surprise someone you love with this really unique gift. Drop in to Phillips Cellars at 119 Corio Street, Shepparton and talk to Paul about your home brewing aspirations.

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Our homegrown

international success A CIRCUS LIKE NO OTHER… Australian country boy, Jarryd McNeil hits international heights with Nitro Circus. Photo supplied.

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AUSTRALIAN Jarryd McNeil has risen from the motocross circuit in Australia to the pinnacle of global FMX stardom with his unique combination of technical precision and determination. McNeil currently has seven X-Games medals to his credit, including two back-to-back Best Whip golds in 2015 and 2016.

ESPN says, “Jarryd McNeil might have the best whip on the planet,” FMX legend Robbie Maddison has called him, “One of the, if not THE best guy on the face of the planet at turning his dirt bike inside out mid-air to leave those watching, speechless.”

While McNeil is one of the younger riders in Nitro Circus, he is also one of the most experienced. McNeil has been riding for more than two decades, first getting on a bike at age two and a half outside his family’s dairy farm in Kerang, Australia. McNeil started to hone his trademark trick at an early age. “Growing up, I loved to whip my dirtbike,” he said. “It’s kind of funny. I never thought a whip would take me so far.” By the time he was nine years old, McNeil was racing motocross and then turned pro, winning multiple national and state championships.

McNeil joined the Nitro Circus crew in 2010 and has been all-in with FMX ever since.

He has toured the world with Nitro Circus, performing with the best athletes on the planet at sold out shows on five continents.

The Nitro Circus comes to town Sunday, March 19, 2017 and held at the Shepparton Showgrounds.

Go to www.nitrocircus.com for more information and to purchase your tickets. An exhilarating Christmas gift for someone special.

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Get back down to earth and

have some fun

ENJOY YOUR WORK CHRISTMAS FUNCTION… Locals, Jonelle Arnold and John Vesty enjoying just one of the many activities available at Fun City Shepparton, which has many options available for workplace Christmas functions. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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By Nicholise Garner AT the end of each work year, tired workers really do require some release. There’s so much focus on earning and providing, so much stress and obligation that the end of year can be a wonderful opportunity for workmates to really let their hair down and have some fun.

Fun City business owner, Darren Shaw said, “We have put together some really fantastic end of year corporate packages to encourage adults to get back down to earth and have some real fun.

“We are offering corporate business Christmas parities with a difference. For a bunch of adults to get in and have some real fun, it’s a great way to celebrate the end of another year as a team and it really does work to encourage great team building within itself.”

Fun City Christmas party packages range from $299 to $499 for eight people with an extra $35-$55 per head for each extra person depending on which package you choose. There are also many other action-packed party packages available for all ages and all occasions.

Book your corporate Christmas party with Fun City and have some real fun with your teammates.

Book online at www.funcity.com.au, email a request at shepparton@funcity.com.au, call 5823 1224 or drop in to Fun City at Riverside Plaza, Melbourne Road, Kialla.

Brighten the lives of others this festive season THE GIFT OF GIVING THIS CHRISTMAS… Target store manager, Tony Decicco and Kildonan UnitingCare local co-ordinator for the Target Christmas Appeal, Sarah Press in front of the Kildonan UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal tree. Photo: David Lee.

KILDONAN UnitingCare and Target have partnered again to brighten the lives of locals in need this festive season, through their annual Christmas appeal.

Kildonan UnitingCare local co-ordinator, Sarah Press said that 2016 has been a tough year for our local families dealing with issues such as increased living costs, homelessness, floods and bush fires. “ Fo r t u n at e ly we h ave s o m a ny generous people in our community and we are relying on them to dig deep, show compassion and support our appeal this Christmas,” Sarah said.

“In 2015 Kildonan UnitingCare was able to provide gifts for 250 local children, which was a huge effort by the local community.”

Target managing director, Guy Russo

said it’s an important time of year to give back to communities in Australia who need it most.

“We are so pleased to be partnering again with Kildonan UnitingCare in this 25th Christmas appeal. One in eight Australians live in poverty and many of these people turn to Kildonan UnitingCare to put food on the table, buy gifts for their children and provide temporary accommodation over Christmas,” Mr Russon said.

Kildonan UnitingCare and Target are asking shoppers to purchase a gift tag for $1 at the checkout or donate an unwrapped gift at the Christmas tree at the front of Target Shepparton. Gifts can also be dropped off at Kildonan UnitingCare at 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.

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recipes Fun and festive

Santas as sweet as strawberry INGREDIENTS • 1 punnet of fresh strawberries • 1 bowl of freshly whipped cream

• Piping bag • Chocolate buttons

METHOD • Cut the tip of the strawberry off and flip it upside down so that the larger end is on the bottom.

• Pipe some whipped cream on the inside of the strawberry and put the tip back on.

The cream between the strawberry will become Santa’s face and beard.

• Pipe a small piece of cream on the top tip.

• Pipe small bits of cream down the centre of the bottom part of the strawberry to act as buttons on Santa’s suit.

• Take a chocolate button and break it in half. Push the pieces into the face to act as Santa’s eyes.

Santa

arrives at Shepparton Marketplace

By Nicholise Garner DO YOU remember that feeling when you were little, the excitement at seeing the first of the Christmas decorations in the streets or hearing Christmas carols? I used to look into the sky at night in search of Santa and have a really strong memory of Santa arriving to a Christmas party one year. Christmas is an important event for many families and those special memories are being created right now for so many little people.

The Shepparton Marketplace is always so supportive of children and families over the year, hosting activities for children throughout the school holidays and with Christmas now upon us, it’s no surprise that The Shepparton Marketplace is going all out to make it fun for all. They have invited Santa for his big arrival this Saturday!

Santa will arrive on Saturday, November 26 at 10:30am on the Shepparton CFA Fire Truck alongside a character parade

with clumsy Smurf, Smurfette, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the reindeer!

Plus there will be free face painting, balloon bending, acrobat shows and jumping castle! Acrobat shows start at 11am, 12pm and 1pm.

S a nt a photos w i l l com menc e at approximately 12 noon and will trade daily until Christmas Eve, photos are also digitally printed on the spot with a range of packages available to suit every budget.

For more i n for m at ion , v isit t he Shepparton Marketplace website at www. sheppartonmarketplace.com.au FAMILY FUN CHRISTMAS… From left, Enchanted Rainbow entertainer, Eva-Rose Davies, Shepparotn Marketplace marketing coordinator, Danielle Tait and Enchanted Rainbow entertainer, Shelley Davis are inviting the community to celebrate Christmas with the shopping centre by enjoying a range of family fun activities. Photo: David Lee.

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crafty Get

this Christmas

Woollen snowman figurine

You can add a little class to your Christmas themed scene by building a snowman.

WHAT YOU NEED: • Hot glue gun • A packet of balloons • Craft glue • Ribbon • Wool

• Sticky tape • Fabric • A couple of small sticks from a tree outside • Scissors

• Orange coloured card • Black marker • Shirt buttons

METHOD: • Take two balloons and blow one up to about 10cm in diameter and blow the second one up slightly smaller. The larger balloon will be used to form the body of the snowman and the smaller will be used to form the head.

• Sticky tape the two balloons together in a snowman-like shape.

• Wrap the wool around the balloons until you have almost covered all of the balloons.

Paint the craft glue onto the wool and leave it to dry. Once it is dry, you can pop the balloons and remove them.

• Use some scissors to cut a 1cm slit where the arms will go. Slide the stick into the slit and use the glue gun to glue it in place and repeat on the other side of the body.

• Use the black marker to draw some eyes and a smile on the smaller wool ball. This will be the snowman’s head. Cut a triangle of the orange card out and roll it to make the carrot nose and glue it to the head above the smile.

• Cut a piece of fabric about 20cm long and 5cm wide. You can use any colour or print you like. Wrap the fabric around the neck area to create a scarf.

• Take the buttons and glue them down the middle of the body. *Tip: You can make a hat out of felt to give your snowman a little more class.

Send your wishes

to the jolly man in red

AUSTRALIA Post is encouraging children across Greater Shepparton to post their Santa Mail as early as possible this Christmas, to ensure the jolly man in red has plenty of time to read and reply before coming to town.

With just over one month to go until his busiest night of the year, Santa and his little helpers are checking lists twice, gearing up the sleigh and responding to Santa Mail letters from children in Australia and around the world.

To ensure Santa and his little helpers receive your letter, send your wish lists to Santa Claus, North Pole, 9999 with a 65c Christmas stamp on the front of the envelope.

Don’t forget to write your name and return address on the back of the envelope so Santa knows where to send his reply.

Letters received before Christmas with names and return addresses clearly marked on the back will receive a postcard reply from the North Pole.

Santa Mail letters can be placed in the dedicated Santa Mail box found at most retail outlets or any red Australia Post street posting box. Children can pick up free Christmas postcards and write to Santa on the spot at selected participating retail outlets.

SEND A LETTER TO THE NORTH POLE… From left (back), Australia Post Shepparton postal services officers, Heather Pearson and Kelsey Magill with (front), local residents, Jordan Mason, 3, and Lilliarna Pearson, 4, who are posting their letters to Santa. Photo: David Lee.

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Help to spread LOCAL residents are being invited to help spread Christmas joy this year to those doing it tough, by supporting The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal in Shepparton.

The Salvation Army Shepparton Corps officer, Captain Kirsty Stringer said, “During our Christmas appeal last year, through the generous support of our local community, we were able to assist 280 families and individuals in need “The joy, hope and relief in the faces of those assisted is a real reminder of what Christmas is all about.

“With your support, we will be able to help even more people this year.”

Not only is The Salvation Army in Shepparton running its Christmas Cheer operation to provide toys and food for

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Christmas joy

those in need, it is also holding a Christmas luncheon, putting on a community carols event, fundraising events and tin shaking at Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton and preparing for special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.

“A free Christmas lunch will be held on Wednesday, December 7 at 12 noon for people in the community who wish to connect at Christmas time,” Kirsty said.

“Shepparton locals are also invited to attend The Salvation Army’s carols service at 10am on Sunday, December 18.

“During November and December, visit Bunnings Warehouse in Shepparton to take part in a range of activities or to make a donation to the appeal.

“On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army

is inviting the public to gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We believe Jesus is the hope of the world and His love compels us to do what we do.

“Our Christmas Church service is family friendly and a great way to celebrate what Christmas is all about,” Kirsty said.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Day service will be held at 9am For those doing it tough, you can gain assistance by contacting The Salvation Army in Shepparton on 5821 2666.

For further information on The Salvation Army Bunnings Warehouse activities, visit Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton at 225 Benalla Road or phone 5820 2200.

Win a SodaKING this Christmas AN Australian owned home soda maker is available with models to suit modern living and now is your chance to take one home.

The Adviser is giving you the chance to win one of four SodaKING machines just in time for Christmas. You can keep it for yourself or give it as the perfect gift this festive season.

SodaKING is now in the market, offering a range of products to save storage of fizzy drinks and the ability to cut out sugary drinks.

SodaKING comes in a variety of models, colours and bonus packs with an extensive range of complimentary syrups. The range includes a Stevia-based range for the diabetic market. SodaKING provides the bottle to suit the maker along with the carbonators to provide the fizz.

A full 400-gram carbonator cylinder is capable of producing up to 60 litres of sparkling water. When it becomes empty, simply exchange it for a full cylinder at any of the 2,000 participating stockists for the cost of just the CO2. Spare cylinders can be purchased in single or bonus packs with a spare bottle.

For further information, visit www. sodaking.com.au

For your chance to win, simply write your name, address and the best contact number to reach you on, on the back of an envelope and send it to: SodaKING The Adviser PO Box 1664 Shepparton, 3630 *Note, one entry per person and the competition closes on Monday, December 12. Winners will be notified.

GIVE THIS FESTIVE SEASON… From left, Kmart store manager, James Violi and The Salvation Army Corps officer, Lieutenant Andrew Stringer at the launch of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Photo: David Lee.

Fulfilling a Christmas wish

RESIDENTS across the region will once again dig deep to help fulfil a Christmas wish for those in need, by donating to the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal.

Having collected 800 gifts during last year’s appeal, the wishing tree appeal officially kicked off at Kmart in Shepparton last week, with an aim to see more than 1,500 gifts collected this year.

Store manager, James Violi said, “In its 29th year, with next year being our 30th anniversary, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is supporting families and all members of the community doing it tough.

“The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal has collected more than eight million gifts over the past 28 years and this year aims to raise more than 500,000 gifts for Australians in need.

“We are hoping to spread the word wider throughout the community and have more gifts contributed this year than ever before.”

The community is being encouraged to participate in the appeal by giving a gift in-store, making a monetary contribution in-store or by donating online at www. kmart.com.au/wishingtree

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table tennis

Air Hockey Now

Now

$499

$699 ALLIANCE BLACK DEVIL HEAVY DUTY INDOOR TABLE TENNIS TABLE – WAS $799

• Table Top Frame: 30mm x 60mm frame profile • Undercarriage Frame: 50mm x 50mm under carriage • Wheels: 8 heavy duty manoeuvrable and lockable wheels • Folding System: Dual carriage for compact storage • Playback facility, easy assembly

Now

Now

SPORTSLIFE MIRAGE INDOOR/ OUTDOOR UNDERCOVER TABLE TENNIS TABLE – WAS $599

$649 SPORTSLIFE TEMPEST ALL WEATHER OUTDOOR TABLE TENNIS TABLE – WAS $799 • Regulation Size Outdoor Table Tennis Table, with playback • Net and Post set • Waterproof alloy design • Lockable castor wheels • 25mm steel legs

• It’s treated with a water resistant finish which protects it from dampness, so it won’t swell or warp • Folds away for easy storage, has lockable castor wheels and playback feature • Regulation Size 15 mm Indoor Outdoor Undercover Lockable heavy duty castors • Playback feature 35mm steel legs

$499

Now

ALLIANCE BLUE DEVIL TABLE TENNIS TABLE – WAS $549

• Made for indoor use • Playing surface: 15mm MDF table top with splash guard technology • Folding System: Dual carriage for compact storage • Wheels: 8 heavy duty manoeuvrable wheels (4 lockable) • Size: L: 274cm W: 152.5cm H: 76cm

ALLIANCE 7FT AIR HOCKEY TABLE WITH ELECTRONIC SCORING WAS $899

Foosball Tables

pool tables

Now

$499

Now

$299 ALLIANCE TYPHOON TABLE TENNIS TABLE – WAS $349 • Made for indoor use • Playing surface: 12mm MDF table top • Folding system: Double carriage • Wheels: 8 lockable castor wheels • Size: L: 274cm W: 152.5cm H: 76cm

Now

Now

$899

ALLIANCE S16 HEAVY DUTY FOOSBALL TABLE WAS $699

Now

$799

$449

ALLIANCE 8FT BALL RETURN POOL TABLE – WAS $999

ALLIANCE 7FT BALL RETURN POOL TABLE – WAS $899

ACTION 6FT FOLDAWAY POOL TABLE – WAS $549

Accessories included.

Accessories included.

Accessories included.

Netball stands

basketball systems

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Now

$599

Now

$449

HERCULES 50’’ ACRYLIC PORTABLE SYSTEM (BLUE) – WAS $799

$289

SPALDING GAMETIME 44’’ POLY SYSTEM – WAS $499

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Now

$129

$189

SPALDING LOGOMAN NO TOOLS 44’’ SYSTEM – WAS $329 SPALDING PINK PORTABLE ADJUSTABLE NETBALL GOALPOST – WAS $149

GILBERT ELITE HEAVY DUTY NETBALL STAND – WAS $219

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$399 SPALDING 44” SILVER POLYCARB SYSTEM – WAS $499

Now

$349 SPALDING 42’’ NBA ACRYLIC SYSTEM – WAS $449

Now

$249 SPALDING 44” ECO NO TOOLS COMBO – WAS $279

Now

$149

Now

$399

SPALDING 32” YOUTH PORTABLE SYSTEM – WAS $179

44” SPALDING SILVER NBA INGROUND – WAS $499

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Now

$999 SPALDING 60” ACRYLIC PORTABLE – WAS $1299

Now

$699 SPALDING 54” HERCULES ACRYLIC SYSTEM – WAS $899

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$599 SPALDING 54” PLATINUM ACRYLIC SYSTEM – WAS $699

Now

$499 SPALDING 48” GOLD ACRYLIC SYSTEM – WAS $599

$249 44’’ POLYCARB COMBO (WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET VALUED AT $49.95) – WAS $299

Now

$449 52 ‘’ ACRYLIC COMBO (WITH RATCHET LIFT MOUNTING SYSTEM VALUED AT $159 – WAS $549

Now

$129 44’’ ECO COMPOSITE COMBO (WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET VALUED AT $49.95) – WAS $189