Christmas Gift Guide December 2018

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CHRISTMAS IS MARVELLOUS IN MOOROOPNA

EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS… From left, four year old, Havana Collins and two year old, Evie Collins can’t wait for Christmas.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Send us your Santa pics for a chance to win Unique Christmas displays Tools and accessories make great Christmas gifts Buying a bed from Snooze is easy as 1-2-3 No need to spend Christmas alone Christmas across the world Help those in need with a truly practical gift Give to children this Christmas Decorate your home with a Christmas ornament wreath Make your own Christmas mason jar Christmas church times Decorate your shop front for Christmas and win

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Outdoor Opera in the Alps Your children can receive Christmas wishes from Santa Free Christmas food giveaway Fishing for the perfect bargain? Trelly can help!

Keep little hands busy during the Christmas holidays

Flashy futurism for the festive season

Win big with our Christmas Gift Bonanza Giveaway

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Exhausted from an exhilarating expansion Maggie Beer’s Sparkling Ruby Cabernet and Strawberry Jelly Victorian retailers power into Christmas shopping season Cranberry and sweet chilli jam Pet care over Christmas

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PERHAPS NOT SO EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS… The winning photo of our Santa Photo competition. From left, Tristan, Roxy and Marlee Fallon. Photo: Supplied.

Send us your Santa pics for a chance to win WE sent out a message to the region in our last Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide asking for your Santa or festive fashion photos for your chance to win a Disney 101 Dalmatians DVD. While we had many great entries, we just couldn’t go past the one submitted

by Elysia Fallon.

As you can see in the photo, Elysia’s children don’t look too impressed.

Elysia said, “We do a Christmas photo every year. It wasn’t staged like this, this is how much enthusiasm they had for the photo.”

Congratulations to Elysia and thank you to all who entered.

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Unique Christmas Displays

Many people across the region are getting into the Christmas spirit, but some local farmers just outside of Girgarre have gotten rather creative with their festive season decorations, using hay bales to create various Christmas themed scenes including Santa on his sleigh and characters including the Grinch, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, ‘Elf on the Road’ and Santa. Head on out down Curr Road, Girgarre and check it out for yourself.

Photos: Melanie Spencer.

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Buying a bed from Snooze is

easy as 1-2-3

LET THE TEAM HELP YOU OUT THIS CHRISTMAS… From left, Ultimate Fasteners sales team members, Tony Andronaco and Simon Decker are ready to assist with Christmas. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Tools and accessories make great Christmas gifts WITH their Christmas catalogue so fully packed with great stock, Ultimate Fasteners’ products practically jump out of the page. There are great prices across a range of items, with the massive catalogue running right through Christmas until the first day of 2019.

Ultimate Fasteners have created the ideal one-stop location for all fasteners and industrial supplies. They stock more than just nuts and bolts and there is a great selection of Christmas gifts and products for you to choose for your friends and family.

The reliable team of local staff pride themselves on customer service and competitive pricing; ensuring Christmas

shopping is never too expensive or difficult.

Ultimate Fasteners co-owner, Dean Jones said, “We are a locally owned and employed business proudly serving the community we love to be a part of.

“Feel free to pop in store and check out some gift ideas for Christmas. We have our excellent Kincrome Lok-On Ratchet Style Magnetic Bottle Opener, a great last-minute stocking-stuffer for under $10.

“Come visit us in store and check out our great range of products.”

Visit Ultimate Fasteners at 17a Mitchell Street, Shepparton or give the friendly team a bell at 5822 4122.

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THE staff working at Snooze Shepparton understands that everyone is different; we all crave comfortable in our own unique way. Each of us has different sleeping positions, varied weights and builds and potentially different sleeping and health issues.

At Snooze Shepparton, the new Snooze Profiler is a unique system that helps you choose a bed that’s right for you. You start by answering a few simple questions about how you live and sleep. Next you’re invited to try the test bed – a fun way to figure out your preferred mattress feel. It only takes a few minutes and you won’t have to spend time testing every mattress in the store. The team then use these results and show you the mattress that would best suit you.

DON’T SLEEP ON DISCOMFORT… From left, Snooze franchise partner, Chetan Patel, store manager, Santo Rimato and sleep consultant, Lyndon Poole are experts in ensuring you get a good night rest. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Snooze also has an online tool, known as bedBUILDER, which makes it easy to customise a bed and see it come to virtual life. Simply choose a headboard and base in the finish or fabric of your choice, save it for later, or send the design to a store to have it ordered. You can also head into store to view product samples while using the in-store iPads for the bedBUILDER. With countless combinations, the choice is entirely yours!

If you visit Snooze Shepparton between now and December 24, you can choose from a great selection of mattresses and only pay the price of a single. Find your comfortable at Snooze at 32 Benalla Road, Shepparton or give the team a call on 5821 7292.

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Christmas across the world WHILE most of us here in Australia have a very good grasp on the tradition of Christmas and the big man in red, have you ever stopped to think how others across the world celebrate the festive season and what Santa means to them?

FRANCE Père Noël (pair no-wel) - one of the more traditional names for Santa - delivers his presents on December 6, which is known as the Feast of the Kings. The French have a cake called the ‘galette des Rois’ that is divided so that each guest gets a slice, as well as leaving an extra piece for any unexpected guest.

GERMANY T h e G e r m a n s ce l e b r ate with d e r Weihnachtsmann (vai-nahckts-mahn) and use an advent calendar (invented by German Lutherans in the 19th century) to count down the days left before Christmas Day. Advent calendars have come a long way since then, with makeup, jewellery, beer and even cheese now popular versions to help count the days.

ITALY While Santa is normally depicted as a jolly, good natured, kind person in many countries, this is not so in Italy. Befana (bee-far-na) is a witch who leaves coal for the naughty children and lollies for the well behaved.

Befana is known to fly down chimneys or enter by shimmying through keyholes.

Personally, we wouldn’t want to see either!

SWEDEN Santa is called Jultomten (jool-tom-tun), normally shortened to Tomten in Sweden.

Christmas is celebrated in the afternoon on Christmas Eve and this is when Tomten makes an appearance too. In Sweden, smorgasbords contain a wide-ranging spread of food and are eaten throughout the year. At Christmas, a typical smorgasbord contains the traditional ham alongside pork sausages, anchovy dip, herring salad and rye bread.

ICELAND Icelanders go all out for Christmas with their festive celebrations lasting 26 days!

Beginning on December 11, when Yule Lads or jólasveinarnir (yola-sveen-ah-nish) arrive and continues through to January 6. The Yule Lads are a group of 13 mischievous tricksters accompanied by the evil Christmas Cat. GREECE In Greece, Santa is called Ágios Vasí lis (ah-gee-os bah-see-lees) and is celebrated for the full 12 days of Christmas beginning on Christmas Day and ending on January 6, which is known as the Feast of Epiphany. Ágios Vasílis delivers small gifts to children on January 1. In order to keep evil spirits away, Greeks ensure fires are lit in their homes for the 12-day period, stopping any unwanted spirits from entering through their chimneys.

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A DELIGHTFULLY FESTIVE GATHERING… From left, Christmas For Those Alone Inc. committee catering assistant, Angelo Tricarico, acting secretary, Rita Costa, catering assistant, Dawn Tricarico, chef, Terri Wyatt, transport officer, Flo Johnson, vice president, Doug Johnson and president, Steve Neff. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

No need to spend Christmas alone

By David Lee CHRISTMAS is all about coming together and spending the day with others, but sometimes our loved ones are too far away to do this, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend it alone.

On Christmas Day you can drop down to the McIntosh Centre and spend it with others and the crew from the Christmas for Those Alone luncheon.

Christmas For Those Alone Inc. acting secretary, Rita Costa said, “It is very rewarding and makes your day to see valued members of our community given the chance to have a great day and enjoy the atmosphere.

“We are always looking for volunteers, so if you are free on Christmas Day we’d love for you to pop down and join us.”

Christmas For Those Alone will run on Christmas Day from 11am to 2pm at the McIntosh Centre at the Shepparton Showgrounds. The free Christmas Day lunch offers a delicious two course set menu, there will be a visit from Santa, gifts for children, a raffle and live music all in an atmosphere that provides a sense of camaraderie.

For information on how to volunteer or for further information, contact 0417 349 449 or find ‘Christmas For Those Alone’ on Facebook. A public transport service is provided by calling 0438 041 465.

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GIVE THIS CHRISTMAS… The Kmart Wishing Tree appeal has been launched and you can now drop in store to donate to those in need this Christmas. Photo: Supplied.

Help those in need with a truly practical gift

GIVE TO CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS… ANZ Shepparton is calling on the local community to drop off unwrapped Christmas gifts for local children in need to their branch at 261 Wyndham Street, Shepparton up until December 19 as part of the GV Community Funds - Community Giving Tree.

Relationship manager, Jessica Daniel said, “Please help us to make Christmas special for our local children this year.” From left, ANZ regional executive, Nathan Carkeek, branch manager, Lauren Bowman and relationships manager, Jessica Daniel. Photo: Supplied.

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WITHOUT the help of appeals such as the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, there are many who would go without during Christmas, and you can donate to the appeal now.

Kmart officially kicked off its 31st year of the appeal together with The Salvation Army in Shepparton recently, to support disadvantaged people across Australia and New Zealand, which last year locally helped to support 400 families across the region.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia’s largest and longest running Christmas gift collection appeal, having raised more than eight million gifts for people doing it tough, with close to 400,000 gifts being collected every year.

Gift contributions will be accepted until December 2, 2018 and financial contributions until January 31, 2019.

Get involved in the appeal by: 1. Placing a gift under the Wishing Tree at any Kmart store 2. Adding a little extra to your transaction by clicking the Wishing Tree logo on the self-serve checkouts and dropping your spare change in a coin collection box at any register 3. Taking a bauble tag off the Wishing Tree and scan the barcode at any register to contribute 4. Giving online and visit www. kmart.com.au/wishingtree

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Decorate your home Christmas ornament wreath Time: 40 minutes Materials: Wreath frame Hot glue gun Tinsel Ornaments in varying sizes

Method: Start by wrapping your wreath frame in tinsel. This step alone would make an adorable wreath and would really only take about five minutes.

Glue your ornaments to the frame and then together with a hot glue gun. Start with the larger ones and then fill in any open spaces with smaller ones. You can even throw in some jingle bell ornaments.

Christmas mason jar Materials: Mason jars Quarts (pints & quarts) Red chalky paint &

green chalky paint Painter’s tape Christmas tree stencil Scissors

Method: Overlap three pieces of painter’s tape on the bottom side of the mason jar box. Make sure edges are sealed tight. This will be the base to make your faux vinyl Christmas tree sticker.

Print out a Christmas tree and cut it out. Trace the shape onto the painter’s tape.

Cut out the Christmas tree shape and apply to the smooth sided mason jars. Use a credit card to seal edges tightly before painting. This will help reduce any paint bleeding through the sticker.

Give the jars two coats of chalky finish paint. The great thing about this paint is it dries quickly. You can also use acrylic craft paint but the finish will be streakier – especially once you add the candle.

Once dry, remove the tape.

Add Epsom salt and tea lights and you ae done.

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Paint brush Epsom salt White jingle bells Baker’s twine

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Christmas

ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH

church times SHEPPARTON UNITING CHURCH

ADDRESS: Corner Corio and Fryers Streets CHRISTMAS SERVICES TIMES:

• Countdown to Christmas December 22 at 9:30am • Christmas Eve Family Service – December 24 at 7pm • Reflective Worship Service – December 24 at 10pm • Christmas Day Service December 25 at 9:30am • Carols Serve Katandra West – December 9 at 7:30pm • Christmas Service Pine Lodge – December 16 at 7:30pm • Christmas Service Dookie – December 25 at 9pm

LIFE CHURCH ADDRESS: 4 Treacy Street, Mooroopna CONTACT: Ps Matt Briggs PHONE: 5825 3938 EMAIL: admin@lifechurchacc.org.au WEBSITE: lifechurchacc.org.au CHRISTMAS SERVICES TIMES:

• Celebrate Christmas Event, barbeque and outdoor family - December 14 for a 6pm start with activities followed by a 7pm Christmas concert • Christmas Service - December 23 at 10am

SHEPPARTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

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Syro Malabar Mass - December 24 at 7pm Mass - December 24 at 9:30pm There will be no midnight mass Mass - December 24 between 8am and 11am

ST MARY’S DOOKIE

ADDRESS: 168 Hayes Street, Shepparton CONTACT: Rev Kyung Ee PHONE: 0403 536 721 EMAIL: keex2@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

sheppartonpresbyterian.org.au CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• December 24 at 7pm • December 25 at 10am

• Christmas Service – December 25 at 9:30am

ST MEL’S PARISH MASS TIMES

• December 24 at 7pm

ST MARY’S MOOROOPNA CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

ST BRENDAN’S CATHOLIC PARISH ADDRESS: 121 Knight Street, Shepparton CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• Reconciliation – December 22 between 9:30am and 10:30am • Weekend Masses at usual times • Christmas Eve

MERCY CENTENNIAL STADIUM ADDRESS: Corner of Skene and

Knight Streets, Shepparton CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• Carols - December 24 from 6:30pm for Christmas songs and 7:10pm for carols • Mass celebrated by Fr Joe Taylor - December 24 from 7:30pm

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• Children’s Mass – December 24 at 5:30pm • Christmas Mass – December 25 at 9:30am

GVCF CHURCH ADDRESS: 9 Pine Road, Shepparton CONTACT: Keith Rensford EMAIL: info@gvcf.org.au WEBSITE: www.gvcf.org.au CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• Pre-Christmas Service December 23 at 10:30am • Christmas Day Service – December 25 from 10am to 11am

SHEPPARTON BAPTIST CHURCH ADDRESS: 600 Wyndham Street, Shepparton CONTACT: Richard Horton PHONE: 5831 2022 EMAIL: admin@sheppbaptist.com.au

WEBSITE: sheppbaptist.com.au CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• Christmas Day – December 25 at 9am

EXCHANGE CHURCH ADDRESS: Shepparton Seniors Centre CONTACT: Todd Hall PHONE: 0427 503 524 EMAIL: info@exchangechurch.org.au WEBSITE: www.exchangechurch.org.au CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES:

• Christmas service - December 16 at 10am

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Decorate your shop front for Christmas and win

TOP: CREATIVE CRISTMAS ON DISPLAY… From left, Joe Paul Menswear owners, Joe Cáre and Paul Kapsalis in front of their Christmas window display. MIDDLE LEFT: FESTIVE WINDOWS… From left, Nixon & Maude owners, Alex and Jo Hanson in front of their Christmas window display. MIDDLE RIGHT: CREATIVE SPIRIT… The Eye Shop co-owner, Vanessa Madeira in front of their Christmas window display. Photos: David Lee.

LOCAL businesses are being urged to get into the festive spirit and adorn their shop fronts with a touch of Christmas, with the return of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Christmas Window Decoration Competition.

Local businesses are encouraged to festively decorate their shop fronts for a chance to win a share of $1,500 in 95.3 Triple M advertising vouchers.

Three very cheery and independent judges will decide the top two displays.

Chamber president, Carl Hainsworth said, “Get creative and good luck!

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“The chamber will be distributing window dec als and Christmas decorations to businesses to kick-start the festive season, as well as activating vacant shop fronts in the CBD with interactive Christmas windows.

“Keep an eye out down the Tower Arcade, with local community groups and organisations displaying their fabulous products and creations, adding to the festive feel across the CBD. “The chamber encourages all businesses to decorate their windows and make the most of the festive season.”

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Outdoor Opera in the Alps AT ONE of the largest Australian outdoor events of its kind, Opera in the Alps patrons can watch the sun go down on the fairway of the beautiful Beechworth Golf Course whilst being treated to an unforgettable night of music.

The Three Tenors Spectacular will entertain during the Opera in the Alps 23rd birthday celebrations; it’s a concert experience not to be missed! Lovers of music are treated to a memorable night of the best opera, music theatre and classical favourites.

Boasting an impressive line-up, Opera in the Alps is excited to welcome back platinum-selling artist, Mark Vincent, together with Opera Australia’s Nicholas Jones and Sun Aria winner, Brenton Spiteri.

The Three Tenors will be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, a 70-voice chorus and directed by one of the country’s

most talented and entertaining conductors, Maestro Guy Noble.

Once again, audience members can have their say in choosing the Opera Scholar of the Year. Three young finalists will be singing the most beautiful arias, competing for the award and a $5,000 prize. Votes for the audience favourite will be collected during the concert interval and considered by the judges.

Gates for the event open at 5:30pm, allowing guests to enjoy the spectacular setting and regional produce. Alternatively, patrons may choose to experience the delicious premium dining or tapas packages inclusive of concert tickets and delectable food and wine options.

The perfect gift for Christmas, for more information or tickets, visit the website at www.operainthealps.com.au or call Australian Music Events on 0488 067 666.

BIG ENTERTAINMENT… Opera in the Alps is coming to the Beechworth Golf Course, with patrons to be entertained by a range of artists. Photo: Supplied.

Your children can receive Christmas wishes from Santa THE magic of the Christmas season is upon us and Australia Post is encouraging young Australians to write and post their letters and wish lists nice and early to ensure they receive a reply from Santa before the big day.

Expecting to deliver over 150,000 letters to the North Pole this year, Australia Post is also for the first time offering a large print service for families with children who have low vision.

Australia Post spokesperson, Michelle Skehan said they are thrilled to be able to offer this new large print service for children and their families.

“Christmas is a very special time of year for children of all ages, so we are pleased to be able to invite more families to get involved and celebrate the festivities,” Ms Skehan said.

“Santa Mail is not only a cherished Christmas tradition in many households, but also a wonderful way for children to practise their letter writing skills at school or home. Sending a letter to Santa is a fun and easy way to show kids how to address,

stamp and post a letter.

“The fun doesn’t stop at the post box either, children can follow the progress of their letter through our new interactive online tracker and there’s plenty of other Christmas activities children can find on our Santa Mail website.”

To take part, send your festive letters to Santa, North Pole, 9999 with a 65c Christmas stamp on the front of the envelope and your name and return address on the back so Santa knows where to send his reply. Parents and children who have low vision can opt-in to receive a large text reply from Santa by sending their letters to: Santa Mail (large text) North Pole, 9999.

Santa Mail letters can be placed in any dedicated Santa Mail box or red street post box, with families encouraged to lodge their letters before Friday, December 14, so Santa can reply before loading up his sleigh.

Families are also encouraged to pick up and fill out the free Santa Mail postcards at participating Post Offices.

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Free Christmas

food giveaway STACKS OF STOCK FOR SANTA… From left (back), team members, Brad Seiter, Shane Jones, Glen Smith, Ross Threlfall, Nick Hillman. (Front), owner, Mary Threlfall, 3-year-old, Charlie Threlfall, team member, Jaclyn Threlfall and owner Steve Threlfall are here to help you hook the perfect gift for Christmas. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Hunting for the

perfect bargain?

Trelly can help!

DON’T get bitten buying last minute gifts this Christmas, prepare ahead and have a wander down to Shepparton’s own Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World and shop their immense, immersive range.

With over 34 years of experience operating in the Goulburn Valley, Trelly’s is the locally owned and employed experts on all things fishing and hunting. The staff live and breathe what they sell and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable crew of sales staff.

At the convenient Corio Street location, they’ve got something for just about everyone. There are over 10,000 lures and over 4,000 rods in-stock, from tiny $12 rod and reel combo’s for novices, right through

to thousand-dollar combos for the expert angler.

Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World’s owner, Steven Threlfall said, “We’re absolutely overstocked for Christmas and ready to clear some of this stuff out.

“We’ve got something to satisfy every kind of angler or hunter and our expert team of staff are always happy to help out.

“Don’t let outsiders take your money; shop locally and support businesses within the community.”

Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World is located at 209 Corio Street, Shepparton and can be contacted on Facebook @ trellysoutdoor or via phone at 5821 6572.

FOR locals doing it tough this Christmas, Sheppar ton Marketplace has been making things a little easier with their Free Christmas Food Giveaway. Every day for 12 days from Monday, December 3, 100 lucky customers will each receive a free food gift.

Shepparton Marketplace will have a variety of gifts on offer throughout the 12 days including Woolworths Fruit Mince Pies, Coke mini packs, Cadbury Favourites, Daily Juice and Mission Chips.

To take advantage of this generous offer, shoppers simply need to queue at the collection point located outside Woolworths from 11am each day, from Monday, December 3 to Friday, December 14. The first 100 customers from 11am daily will each receive the day’s Christmas food gift (rules apply, subject to availability and while stocks last.)

Shepparton Marketplace centre manager, Theresa Lowe said, “We want to help make Christmas that little bit easier for our loyal shoppers and reward them with free food gifts in December.

“Each day during the giveaway, there is something different on offer to help families fill their Christmas tables and make Christmas a memorable occasion.”

There is lots of entertainment on offer at the Shepparton Marketplace between now and Christmas, with roving guests appearing between 11am and 2pm. Special guests of the Shepparton Marketplace include Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Gingerbread Man, silly surprising elves and a stilt walker and ballerina. Of course, Santa himself will be at the marketplace posing for photos right up to Christmas and charity gift wrapping is available at the centre with a gold coin donation going directly towards the Leukaemia Foundation.

HAPPILY HELPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS… Eva-Rose Davis from Enchanted Rainbow handing out lollies at the Shepparton Marketplace as part of their Free Christmas Food Giveaway. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Hurry down quick, as there are only a few days remaining of the generous Free Christmas Food Giveaway. Visit Shepparton Marketplace at 110 Benalla Road or visit www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au/ whats-on to have a look at what’s on offer.

Keep little hands busy during the Christmas holidays IT can be difficult to find something to keep your children entertained during the Christmas holidays, but don’t worry because the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) has it covered.

On today (December 12), February 13 and March 13, SAM will be holding its Little Hands event between 10:30am and

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11:15am. Cost is $5. Each session will be a hands-on experience of sensory play, exploration and messiness with carers encouraged to join in the fun! Art smocks provided. Children must be accompanied by a carer.

Bookings essential. To book, search for ‘SAM Little Hands’ on eventbrite.com.au

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JOLLY JAYCAR GENIUSES… From left, Shepparton Jaycar Electronics store manager, Chris Lane, duty manager, Jaclyn Williams and assistant manager, Kyle Inifer are experts in all things tech. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Flashy futurism for the festive season TECHNOLOGY speeds by us at an immense pace these days and every week there’s some exciting new gadget to swoon over.

Race, battle and fly into Jaycar Electronic where their tech-savvy, knowledgeable staff can assist you in sourcing unique gifts for loved ones this Christmas.

Their current catalogue is bursting with brilliant ideas for the tech at heart, both young and old. For only $149, they have a Smart Robot Puppy Dog; an amazing programmable robot that interacts with voice commands and responds to your touch. There’s also an amazing five-in-one, hi-fi stereo to play your favourite music from vinyl, USB, radio, CD or Bluetooth.

With the ability to record music from record to mp3, this incredible system has its own speakers and is a bargain at only $99.95.

At Jaycar, it’s all about the immense and

impeccable range of tech. More than just toys for big girls and boys (drones, remote control cars, robots etc.), the store also has a great range of items integral to modern living, like UHF radios, LED lighting, security and car cameras, media home hubs, headphones, speakers, virtually any kind of cable imagined, and just so much more.

Shepparton Jaycar electronic store manager, Chris Lane said, “We have a passion for electronics and we’re excited to share our unique products with our customers.

“On behalf of everyone in our store, we’d like to wish all of our customers a very safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

Visit Jaycar Electronics at 4/575-585 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online at www.jaycar.com.au or phone 5822 4037.

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Win big with our

Christmas Gift Bonanza Giveaway CHRISTMAS time is all about giving, and in the spirit of the festive season, The Adviser has partnered with local businesses and Prize Pig to offer a chance to win a share in $2,000 worth of fantastic prizes for Christmas.

There are two ways to enter for your chance to win. Simply write your name, phone number and the name of the prize you wish to win on the back of an envelope and either drop it into The Adviser’s office

at 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or post it in an envelope labelled ‘Gift Bonanza Giveaway’ to PO Box 1664, Shepparton, 3630. The second way to enter is by visiting our Facebook page at ‘The Shepparton Adviser’ and being sure you have liked our page, then ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ the post and comment the name of the prize you want to win on the post.

Winners will be drawn on Monday, December 17 and notified.

1. Cricket Clinic Tickets - One of two tickets to Shaun Brown Cricket Coaching Country Vic Cricket Clinics in January 2019. Shaun Brown Cricket Coaching Country Vic Cricket Clinics

7. Books - 1 x The Widow of Ballarat by Darry Fraser or 1 x The Peski Kids; The Mystery of the Squashed Cockroach

by R. A. Spratt. Collins Booksellers

2. Kite pack - One of four thee pack of kites. Zoom Kites – Fundraising That Flies! https://zoomkites.com.au/

8. Soda King - 1 of 5 Soda King Soda Makers (red, white, green orange or blue). Soda King

3. Baby gift box - 1 x gift box with gender neutral items for a baby.

Give the gift of hand-made www. loolalovesgiftboxes.com.au/

9. Diary and pen - 1 x 2019 Management Wiro diary and 1 x gift pen. Budget Office Supplies

4. Sending Love gift box - One of five Sending Love gift boxes created for ladies of all ages. Contains a seasonal themed candle, Australian made soap and full of exciting surprises. Sending Love gift boxes are an affordable, simple and practical way to show love www.sendinglove.com.au 5. Power planter - One of five Power Planter 312 models. The NEW easy way to dig your garden - Visit www.powerplanter.com.au 6. Wine pack - One of two pack of wine. Either the St Augustus Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc or the Five Judges Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz. The Bottle-O Warehouse

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10. Teddy bear - Elka Australian owned company, teddy bear. Focus Cards & Gifts 11. Home fragrance pack - 1 x Havana Home Fragrance Gift Pack. Havana Home the Art of Home Fragrance www.havanahome.com.au 12. $50 voucher - 1 x $50 voucher for Monichino Café and Wine Bar. Monichino Café and Wine Bar 13. Barca.Love Voucher 1x $50 voucher for Barca.Love.

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in Mooroopna TIRED FROM THE TOUGH WORK AT TALISMAN… Talisman Menswear owner, Paul Jerome is exhausted after a lot of hard work setting up his new store but invites the community to drop in to pick up that perfect Christmas gift.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Exhausted from an

exhilarating expansion WHEN we dropped in to interview Paul Jerome at Talisman Menswear, we were shocked to find him in an exhausted heap slouched upon a chair in the corner, stock draped across him as he snoozed. The poor bugger had been working so hard on the gorgeous new renovations; half-dead, he had to rush to get changed into something presentable for the interview.

Scanning the new store, you can see that so much love and sweat has been poured into the passion project. It’s something Paul has envisioned for almost 12 years and he is excited to be finally able to present his spectacular stock in a way he’s always wanted.

The store is now fully decked with excellent exposed brick and gorgeous crates sourced from local orchardists expertly utilised throughout. The store now boats a uniquely rustic charm that also feels markedly modernist.

Ready for summer, the new Talisman Menswear is fully stocked for the celebratory season. Spacious enough to enable comfortable browsing, the store is fitted out with a great range of suits, ties, hats, shoes and all kinds of smart casual and formal wear.

Once fed with coffee and awoken from his sluggish slumber, Paul Jerome said, “I’m very pleased to be able to finally present fresh new stock in this roomy new location.

“I must give a warm thanks to all my customers for their patience throughout the renovation and I’m so appreciative of all the kind words from those who have already visited the new store.”

Visit Paul Jerome at his spacious new location at 78 McLennan Street, Mooroopna to pick up that perfect Christmas gift or give the store a call on 5825 5170.

Left: MOOROOPNA IS MAGICAL… This Christmas, head on over to Mooroopna to enjoy a range of great shopping and dining experiences, all with access to free parking.

Right: DECK THE STREETS… Christmas has come to the streets of Mooroopna.

Photos: Katelyn Morse.

Your perfect Christmas destination THIS festive season, head on over to Mooroopna to enjoy a unique and fantastic range of shopping options that can see you spend hours at one of the city’s many businesses.

From businesses that can help you celebrate the Christmas season, offer you a fresh beverage or some fresh local produce, give you a range of options and products to carry out a DIY project, provide you with a place to sit and enjoy a nice meal or catch up with friends, be pampered, have your health checked or get enjoy a beauty treatment, Mooroopna has something for

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everyone this Christmas.

And the best part is that on top of a range of specialty stores to pick up that perfect gift for someone, you can spend hours taking advantage of stress free shopping knowing that there is plenty of free parking across Mooroopna.

On top of the range of businesses, stop into Talisman Menswear at its new location on McLennan Street, Bottle-O Mooroopna, Verdure Naturopathy, Mooroopna Golf Club, Mooroopna Hardware, Cellarbrations and Pampens Boutique.

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Maggie Beer’s

Sparkling Ruby Cabernet and Strawberry Jelly INGREDIENTS • 4 gold strength gelatine • 250g fresh strawberries leaves • 1 1/3 cup Maggie Beer • 1/2 cup mascarpone Sparkling Ruby Cabernet • 2 tbsp caster sugar

METHOD Place the strawberries and 200mL of the Sparkling Ruby Cabernet into a blender and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.

Strain through a fine sieve to remove the strawberry seeds, then set aside.

Place the remaining amount of Sparkling Ruby Cabernet and the caster sugar into a small saucepan over a medium high heat and bring just to the boil, then remove from the heat and set aside.

Place the gelatine leaves into a bowl of cold water and allow them to soften, then remove and squeeze out any excess moisture. Add these to the warm Sparkling Ruby Cabernet mixture and stir in well.

Once this mixture has cooled for about 10 minutes, stir in the strawberry puree and combine well. Try to prevent any excess foam from forming.

Pour the jelly mix into a serving bowl and scoop off any foam which is sitting on the top, then place into the fridge for approximately four hours to set.

Serve with mascarpone and fresh strawberries.

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THERE is one place in Shepparton that you can go and pick up a range New Dookie Rd of different items this Christmas, and it is conveniently located with lots of on-site parking…Shepparton Home on Benalla Road.

There are fantastic sale items N available at Fantastic Furniture, where you can pick up a great range of items for your office or home, including bedroom, lounge and dining suits, Ben Mid office furniture and much more. alla land Rd Focus on great deals at Focus Hwy on Furniture where you can grab a range of furniture items SER VICE RD to suit any taste and need.

THOMPSON MOTOR GROUP You won’t be able to stop thinking about how much you saved at Plush Think Sofas, where you can Poplar Ave find the perfect sofa to create comfortable home living.

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Victorian retailers power into

Christmas shopping season VICTORIAN retailers are powering into the busy Christmas trading period, recording the highest retail trade growth in the nation.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently confirmed Victoria’s retail trade increased by 6.4 percent over the year to October, the highest growth of all states and well above the national average of 3.6. percent.

These exceptional results are good news for retailers in the lead up to Christmas and reflect strong growth across the Victorian economy.

With massive annual retail sales of $82.8B, Victoria contributed 25.9 percent of total national retail sales for the year; another sign of strength in the state’s economy.

Leading into the festive season, Victorian retail trade was up 0.6 percent in the month of October, with a total retail turnover of $7.1B, in comparison national retail trade growth increased by just 0.3 percent.

The strongest annual retail trade growth was in the sectors of ‘clothing, footwear and personal accessories’ (10.3 percent) and ‘other retailing’ (8.4 percent including pharmaceutical goods).

Cranberry and sweet chilli jam PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 1 hour MAKES: 2 x 500ml jars

INGREDIENTS • 500g fresh or frozen cranberries • Finger sized piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped • 3-4 red chillies, roughly chopped (deseeded if you don’t like it too hot) • 200g golden caster sugar • 100mL red wine vinegar

METHOD Tip half the cranberries, the ginger and chillies into a food processor and whizz until very finely chopped.

Scrape into a heavy-bottomed pan and add the remaining cranberries along with the sugar and vinegar, then bring everything to the boil, skimming off any scum that comes to the surface. Turn the heat down to a gentle simmer and keep cooking for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the jam is starting to become sticky, continue cooking for a further 5 mins, stirring frequently so that the mixture doesn’t burn on the bottom of the pan. It should look like a thick, bubbling lava. Cool slightly, then transfer to sterilised jars and leave to cool completely.

Will keep for three months in a cool, dark place; keep in the fridge once opened.

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Christmas

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Pet care over Christmas EVEN the most social and friendly of all dogs can be overwhelmed during the noise and chaos of the Christmas holiday season, especially if you have lots of people over for a Christmas or New Year’s gathering. all the action in another room, with a yummy chew or filled Kong. Especially during the HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP more hectic times such as people arriving and KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE: If you think your dog may be overwhelmed leaving. Crates can be great in this situation!

Play some music in the area or leave the TV with lots of new people, put them away from on to help mask the sounds of activity going on elsewhere.

Even the most social of dogs will need a break from the activity, so make sure you have a suitable area or a crate the dog can chill out in.

Assign an adult (not involved in supervising children) to be in charge of your dog if you can’t be – being sure they look out for signs of stress and protect your dog from any unwanted attention.

Do not allow children to hug or kiss your dog. Dogs do not like hugs and kisses!

Even a dog who tolerates this under normal circumstances, may not tolerate this from

strangers in a high stress situation with lots of noise and people.

If your dog licks his lips, shows the whites of his eyes or turns his head away when a child or adult is patting him, intervene immediately. These are just a few signals dogs show when they are stressed.

concerns are macadamia nuts, onion, garlic, avocado, grapes, fatty ham trimmings, cooked bones and just 50g of chocolate can be toxic and can be fatal to dogs. Also ensure that your pets stay out of your guest’s luggage as they could have food or medication that could be dangerous to your pet’s health.

OTHER SIGNS THAT YOUR DOG DOES NOT WELCOME ATTENTION FROM CHILDREN OR ADULTS INCLUDE: • The dog tries to walk away or tries to hide under furniture.

• The dog freezes and becomes very still with his mouth closed. He may be staring intently at the person bothering him and may growl.

• The dog growls or raises fur along his back.

• Supervise at all times!

Prevention is the key, so help your dog have a Merry Christmas too!

Remember not to feed your pets table scraps during the Christmas period. The main

KEEP THEM SAFE… Make sure you look after your pets through the Christmas holiday season. Photo: Supplied.

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