Christmas Gift Guide November 2018

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SNOW TIME LIKE CHRISTMAS… Local residents Luna Beks (aged 2) and Layne Beks (8) are looking forward to the festive season. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Send us your Santa pics for a chance to win Entertaining right this Christmas Santa arrives for photos at Riverside Plaza Proudly assisting with Christmas gifts Bop with beats by the pool Stellar service central to town Stephens Jewellers embrace ALTR created diamonds

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Spacious new location for Talisman Maggie Beer’s smoked leg of ham with verjuice quince glaze

Drive-thru Bottle-O to buy bubbly breezily and easily Mooroopna to come alive with carols

Tatura Pharmacy is filled with festivity Region gets into festive spirit

Pour yourself an icy, frothy home brew Over 150 reasons to visit O’Brien Optical

Win big with our Christmas Gift Bonanza Giveaway

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Give cherished gifts of love this Christmas IGA and Vinnies launch Christmas bauble appeal

2018 Ultimate Christmas Gift Ideas

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Your pet deserves the best

Mooroopna; your perfect Christmas destination

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Send us your Santa pics for a chance to win DO you have a cute photo of your child with Santa, or decked out in festive fashion? The Adviser would love for you to email your photos to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com. au or message it to our Facebook page, ‘The Shepparton Adviser’ and we will publish the best two photos in the next Christmas Gift Guide edition

on Wednesday, December 12, and you will go in the draw to win a Disney 101 Dalmatians DVD. Due to size restrictions we request that you email one photo at a time or there may be the chance that we will not receive your entry. *Entries close on Monday, December 10.

Entertaining right this Christmas SOMETIMES the thought of being in charge of hosting the Christmas gathering at your place can seem a little daunting and you are left having to think about accommodating extra guests. You might ask, where do I start?

Entertaining guests with maximum i m p a c t th is C h r is tm a s c a n b e achieved by planning how you will accommodate your guests with the right food, entertainment, furniture and accessories.

Clear the hallway Creating an impressive entrance is definitely the first step to welcoming your guests. Store away shoes and other personal items and add a bunch of fresh flowers on your hall table to create a warm and welcoming environment.

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Select your seating Work out how many guests you need to accommodate and figure out if you require additional seating in your home. Adding elegant barstools around your kitchen or dining areas for additional seating and conversation is an effective option.

Or you could explore adding more dining chairs around the dining table or living areas if required.

Add pops of colour Inspire creativity and a bit of decorative flair by adding pops of colour to your sofa. These are quick and easy ways to dress a sofa and make your guests feel right at home.

Add patterned scatter cushions with vibrant colours or a pretty textured throw to your sofa. It will make an impact and give a fresh new look to celebrate the festive season.

Santa arrives for photos at Riverside Plaza DIRECT from the North Pole, Santa Claus will be available for photos this Christmas at Riverside Plaza. Follow the footsteps to Santa’s house and get your family’s photo taken from 10am to 4pm daily from November 24 until Christmas Eve. For all our furry friends on the nice list wishing to get a photo with Santa, there’s also a special one day only ‘pets day’ on Saturday, December 1. It is recommended to book for this one as soon as possible, with spots set to certainly fill up quickly.

Dale Wright Portrait Maker are well known locally for the wonderful work they do and especially for the Riverside Plaza Santa portraits they do each year.

They will be returning again to ensure the perfect moment is captured.

Riverside Plaza centre manager, Deborah Adams said, “We’re very proud to be supporting local businesses and do so wherever possible.

“Also returning to Riverside Plaza this year is ‘The Goulburn Valley Community Fund,’ which is an excellent organisation distributing gifts to local kids in need.

You can donate this Christmas by placing an unwrapped gift under the ‘Gift Giving Tree’ before Christmas Eve. “There is gift-wrapping available at Riverside Plaza for a gold coin donation, comme n cing D e ce mb e r 1 0 until

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SPARKLING SERVICE WITH A SMILE… From left, Prouds Jewellers Shepparton sales assistant, Stephanie Taylor and store manager, Olivia Marshall are surrounded by Christmas ideas. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Proudly assisting with Christmas gifts GET YOUR PHOTO WITH SANTA… Drop into Riverside Plaza this festive season to have your photo taken with Santa. Photo: Supplied.

Christmas Eve with all proceeds donated to Vision Australia.”

F o r yo u r o n e - s to p C h r i s t m a s experience, visit Riverside Plaza at 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla. They are open 7 days a week and there is loads of undercover parking available.

WITH the convenience of the Maude Street Mall location, Prouds Jewellers Shepparton offer a great range of Christmas gifts at incredible prices.

The professional staff are enthusiastic to assist in finding the perfect present for your loved ones. It’s a delicate and difficult process but the expert team at Prouds Jewellers can assist and their store is bursting with gorgeous suggestions.

At the moment, the current catalogue offers an incredible 50 percent off of

selected items in store across rings, watches and other jewellery.

Prouds Jewellers Shepparton store manager, Olivia Marshall said, “We will always try to offer the best discounts for our customers.

“We have layby and many finance options available. Plus we also recently added Afterpay for purchases over $100, so buying with us has never been easier.”

Visit the store in at 17 Maude Street (in the mall at the northern end) or give them a call on 5821 4512.

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SUPERB SOUND SPECIALISTS… Sounds Around co-owner, Nick Durston can assist with Christmas gifts and speakers, visit them at their new location across from Riverside Plaza. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Bop with beats by the pool TAKE your music outside this summer and enjoy the fresh air with one of Sounds Around’s wireless speaker options. They stock simple and high quality brands, so now you can bop with a Bose by the pool, emit soothing sounds to a Sonos, or hear it all with a heavenly Heos.

Despite their size, these high quality wireless speakers really boom. They’re the perfect stocking-stuffer for Santa, both affordable and highly sought after.

With the benefits of forward-thinking technology and help from Sounds Around’s crafty crew, you can now also play music right throughout your home, indoors and outdoors. Music can be transmitted wirelessly from your phone, CD player and even your turntable.

Sounds Around co-owner, Nick Durston

said, “Wireless music solutions are very popular for Christmas and great for outdoor entertaining.

“You can take these speakers anywhere within range of your phone and they last a very long time without needing to be charged. The technology is better and more affordable than ever before.

“We also have turntables for any budget. Start building your own vinyl collection or upgrade your system to hear the unique, warm beauty of pristine analogue sound.”

Come talk to Sounds Around and see if their highly skilled team of install experts can achieve whatever solution you’re after.

Visit them at their new location, 8026 Melbourne Road, Kialla or give the team a buzz on 5821 0006 for more information.

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AVOID CHRISTMAS BREAKDOWNS… Central Tyre Service apprentice mechanic, Kurtis Scott and qualified mechanic, Daniel Wright are here to ensure your car is safe for those extended Christmas trips. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

WITH over 60 years of service operating from the same location, Shepparton’s Central Tyre Service is the team best equipped to assist with all your vehicles needs.

To avoid holiday breakdowns, it’s best to beat the heat and get your car in for a service before the holiday season commences.

Central Tyre Service co-owner, Rod Poliness said, “Even though we do tyres, we also offer full mechanical repairs including suspension, alignments, brakes and more.

“There are lots of long holidays booked for summer, so plan ahead and get

yourself prepared.”

Currently, Central Tyre Service is offering a great ‘Buy 4 Tyres, Get The 4th Free’ deal across a selected range of Goodyear tyres. Now you have the chance to save big and score a free spare.

Co-owners, Rod Poliness and Geoff Wright would also like to take this opportunity to extend their Christmas greetings to all and to thank their c u s to m e r s f o r t h e i r p a t ro n a g e throughout the year.

Central Tyre Service is situated at 117 Welsford Street, Shepparton and can be contacted on 5821 9555.

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND… From left, Stephens Jewellers Fryers Street retail sales manager, Nancy May, owner, Stephen Schneider and operations manager, Frank Sagoleo. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Stephens Jewellers embrace ALTR created diamonds STEPHENS Jewellers is excited to announce the launch of ALTR Created Diamonds in their Shepparton CBD diamond destination jewellery store.

ALTR Created Diamonds are manmade by simulating natural diamond growing conditions of extreme heat and pressure or chemical vapour deposition.

Both mined and created diamonds are identical in chemical, optical and physical composition.

Every ALTR Created Diamond is laser inscribed with ‘Lab Grown’ on the girdle so they cannot be mistaken for a mined diamond. Each ALTR Created Diamond of 0.30ct and above is graded with the same standards as a mined diamond and carries independent certification from the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL).

Stephens Jewellers owner, Stephen Schneider said, “We are now able to offer our diverse community with a complete diamond choice right here in Shepparton.

“Our goal is to provide Goulburn Valley consumers with the opportunity to

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consider created diamonds, just as they can select from a wide array of mined diamonds. All options are available to consider under the one roof, matched with our custom design service in the comfort of a private consulting suite.

“In today’s digital environment, buying from a reputable diamond stockist who guarantees complete disclosure is in the best interest of all consumers.”

Stephens Jewellers can answer your questions honestly and help match your dream ring expectations with the right solution, prioritising trust and integrity with the guaranteed peace of mind of quality in-house after sales support.

Stephen and the team are excited to be a leader in providing regional consumers with an understanding and education on the beauty of ALTR Created Diamonds.

There will be an exciting Shepparton launch of ALTR at the Summer Styling Fashion Show this week. Be sure to visit the CBD store at 52 Fryers Street or give the team a call on 5821 3361 to arrange a consultation.

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Over 150 reasons to visit O’Brien Optical

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REFRESHING TASTE… Phillips Cellars owner, Paul Phillips enjoys a crisp glass of froth from the Keginator. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Pour yourself an icy, frothy home brew HAVE you ever tried making your own beer at home? You’d be completely surprised with just how easy and costeffective home brewing has become, and at Phillips Cellars they have everything needed to get you started.

The basic home brew kit starts at $145 and comes with all the equipment and ingredients needed to make approximately 60 stubbies each time.

After the initial purchase of the brew kit, it will cost upwards of $13 to make each batch afterwards. It’s a very affordable and fun approach to making beer, working out to cost about 15 cents per stubbie.

For those looking to take their home bar to the next level, you can keg your

home brew and pour it from tap with one of the new Kegerators. Available at Phillips Cellars for $1,100, it’s a refrigerator for your beer kegs with two taps to pour a frothy for yourself and a mate, just like they do at the pub.

Phillips Cellars owner, Paul Phillips said, “Kegging is the simplest, most costeffective and least time-consuming way to store and serve your home brew. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is.

“We can also arrange home brewing recipes for an array of commercial beers.”

Pop into Phillips Cellars for some inspirational Christmas ideas at 119 Corio Street, Shepparton or give the store a call on 5821 2051.

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OPTICAL AND SPECTACLES SPECIALIST… O’Brien Optical business owner, Chris O’Brien has over 150 reasons to visit before Christmas. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

WITH Christmas just around the corner, it’s imperative that we are able to see with clarity the beautiful faces of our loved ones on Christmas Day. O’Brien Optical business owner, Chris O’Brien said, “Leading up to Christmas, come down and speak to a local expert who will give you personalised retail service.”

Currently, O’Brien Optical is offering an awesome Christmas special, with 50

percent off 50 selected frames across the store. With over 50 years of retail service under his belt, there are at least 150 reasons to visit Chris O’Brien Optical and get impeccable value for your money.

Visit O’Brien Optical at 62-64 Nixon Street, Shepparton to take a look at the quality range of spectacle frames on offer now or phone 5822 1669 for more information.

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SPECTACULAR SERVICE… JB Jewellers business owners, Bozena and Jack proudly displaying some of their Sekonda range of watches.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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IGA and Vinnies launch Christmas bauble appeal TO HELP those in need this Christmas, Fairleys SUPA IGA and Vinnies have teamed up to launch their Vinnies Christmas Appeal.

As part of Vinnies Christmas appeal, IGA will once again be selling $2 Vinnies Christmas Baubles at all IGA stores until December 25. All funds raised will go directly to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal to support the work Vinnies does to assist people experiencing homelessness at the time they feel it most – the holidays.

Since 2012, independent retailers from IGA across Australia have donated over $1.5M as part of the retailer’s continued support of Vinnies and their dedicated work in helping those most in need during the festive season. The funds raised by generous customers and IGA staff have helped Vinnies provide food and vital support to thousands of people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage across Australia.

Vinnies ambassador, Belinda Russell said, “I’m incredibly proud to be a part of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Christmas Appeal. Vinnies says, ‘Christmas without joy is not Christmas at all’ and it’s so true.

Vinnies and IGA are all about helping those who need it the most and at Christmas time that’s when we need to do our little bit to spread that Christmas cheer.”

Give cherished gifts of love this Christmas WE ARE fast approaching Christmas, the most joyous time of the year. Gifts are often cherished for many years and the most prized possessions are passed down for generations.

At JB Jewellers they have a beautiful range of watches, jewellery and gifts available to share with your loved ones.

Particularly popular this time of year is the Sekonda brand; the highest selling watch in the UK for 30 years in a row and JB Jewellers is the biggest stockists of this brand in regional Victoria.

Sekonda recently announced the launch of its new Tree of Life Design collection. The Tree of Life has great significance and symbolism across many different cultures.

Representing family, love, growth and strength, the Tree of Life emblem is worn with pride by those who appreciate

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and understand its importance. Using this iconic design, Sekonda has created a collection of watches that embody its meaning and spirituality.

JB Jewellers is also now stocking Mondaine watches from Switzerland. Their simple design, unmistakable and easy-toread face, distinctive hands and the famous red second’s hand have made Mondaine timepieces uniquely recognised the world over. Ingenuity and simplicity are the combined elements that distinguish and define this truly iconic design classic.

These great new watches would be the perfect gift for a loved one and the kind of thoughtful present to be remembered forever.

JB Jewellers business owners, husband and wife, Jack and Bozena said, “We have lots of different gift ideas so please come to visit to see if we can help find what you are after.

“At Christmas, we celebrate the very incarnation of God’s love in our lives, which shows amongst family, friends and all people around us.”

Visit JB Jewellers at 265 Maude Street, Shepparton or phone Jack and Bozena at 5831 1611. You can also view their Facebook page to peruse their brilliant work.

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Marvellous at Mooroopna

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

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Mooroopna; 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

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has something for 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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Spacious new location for Talisman AFTER many years operating out of the same store and location, Paul Jerome from Talisman Menswear decided expansion of his business was well overdue.

Moving just two doors up the road to a new shop that’s about double the size, Paul now has the space to present his exceptional products in an open and more relaxed display, something he’d always dreamed about.

The new store is immaculately designed, with exposed bricks and wooden fruit crates from local orchardists uniquely utilised throughout. The resulting space feels simultaneously modern and rustic, an ideal setting to try out the marvellous array of men’s formal wear on offer.

There are now four change rooms (double the amount of the previous location) and way more stock available on

OVERDUE EXPANSION EXECUTED… Talisman Menswear owner, Paul Jerome is excited to share the new space with customers. Photo: David Lee.

display.

Talisman Menswear storeowner, Paul Jerome said, “Lots of love and late nights have gone into executing this vision. I’ve had this image of the store in mind for quite a long time.

“I hope to give a big warm thank you to all the local businesses and orchardists who provided the wooden crates. Also, thanks to all of my friends and family who

have helped out along the way with the renovations, the resulting space certainly speaks for itself! Finally, my warmest thanks to all my loyal customers who have remained patient throughout this process.”

Call in and check out the new space at 78 McLennan Street, Mooroopna or give Paul a call on 5825 5170.

Maggie Beer’s smoked leg of ham with verjuice quince glaze Ingredients • 1 x 2.5kg ham For Verjuice Quince Glaze • 100g quince paste • 1tsp sea salt • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons verjuice

Method Combine the quince paste, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and verjuice. Microwave for thirty seconds and combine together to form a paste you can brush on.

Remove the skin of the ham and score fat (avoid the flesh) in a diamond pattern with a knife. Season the ham with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and rub the paste in to fat. Allow ham to stand for 20 minutes to absorb the flavours.

In a very hot oven cook ham for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Mooroopna to come alive with carols CONVENIENT, SPEEDY SERVICE… Bottle-O Mooroopna manager, Ash Simpson at the handy drive-thru location. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Drive-thru Bottle-O to buy bubbly breezily and easily THE silly season is sometimes so scattered and busy it’s hard to find time for everything. Luckily, at Mooroopna’s drive-thru Bottle-O, the convenience of speedy service allows grog to be purchased swiftly and easily.

With an array of cheap deals across the board, the friendly staff at the Morrell Street location can help arrange your alcoholic festive needs. Crushed ice, firewood and gas cylinders are also available at the drive-thru, creating the ultimate one-stop location for party preparation.

Bottle-O Mooroopna manager, Ash Simpson said, “Drop by the drive-thru and ensure that you are all stocked up for celebrations this summer.

“We have great deals on a range of items at the moment. Our 330mL cans of Jack Daniels and cans of Jim Beam are currently priced at seven for $25. VB, Carlton Draught and Miller Chill are also a steal at eight for $20.”

Drive-thru the Bottle-O at 2 Morrell Street, Mooroopna or give the store a call at 5825 4015.

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SONGS of joy filled with the Christmas spirit are set to flow through Mooroopna at the beginning of December, with the Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna proudly presenting ‘Carols in the Park.’

The free evening of fun and relaxation on over 1.5 acres of lawn for families and the community to connect, will run on Saturday, December 8 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at John Gray Oval, McLennan Street, Mooroopna.

There will be free of f-street parking, free entertainment, free activities and will conclude with a fireworks and sound show spectacular!

Bring your picnic rug, chairs and Christmas cheer (and coat if it is a cooler evening). Everything is free, except food stalls and LED candles. All proceeds go to supporting the ‘Heart Kids Organisation.’ Free carol songbooks are available from Kiwanis barbeque tent.

Entertainment includes live music with the house band, various local artists and musicians including Reg Poole and Callum Gleeson, local schools, musical groups, Sing Australia Choir and a special guest visit by Santa.

Other activities on offer will be an Anglican Church Dress-Up Nativity Scene and Photo Booth, giant jumping castles and the Activities in the Park inflatable soccer target.

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GIFTS AND GOODIES GALORE… From left, Tatura Pharmacy assistants, Merril Quantrell, Gail Wootton, Fran Mandaradoni and retail manager, Tracy Lowry have loaded the shop with Christmas ideas. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Tatura Pharmacy is filled with festivity THE commitment to Christmas is in full effect at Tatura Pharmacy, with lots happening in preparation for the most celebrated time of the year.

The shop is fully stocked and decked out with loads of great gift ideas. It’s the perfect spot to find the ideal present for a loved one, pick up some last minute stocking stuffers or to grab a gift for that tricky Kris Kringle.

There is something for all ages and appropriate for all budgets, including diffusers, perfumes and candles. Gift sets

are available across perfumes as well as a great selection of kids’ toys, including Huckleberry and Tiger Tribe branded items.

Speaking of little ones, there will be a special ‘Kids Christmas Party’ event on at the Tatura Pharmacy on the last day of school, Friday, December 21.

Tatura Pharmacy retail manager, Tracy Lowry said, “The kids’ party is a brilliant event for everyone and there’s a really nice atmosphere. On the day, there will be face painting, sausage sizzle, a toy sale and slashed prices across the entire store.”

Tatura Pharmacy and Tatura St Vincent De Paul’s are also currently taking donations for their joint Gift Giving Tree incentive. Items donated don’t need to be purchased in-store and they are accepting items for children all ages.

For more details, visit the store at 151 Hogan Street, Tatura or give the staff a call on 5824 1043.

STREETS FILL WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER… The streets of Greater Shepparton are beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Region gets into festive spirit THE region began getting into the festive spirit during the week, with Christmas themed decorations beginning to fill Greater Shepparton with joyful cheer.

Starting with the Season’s Greetings banners in the Maude Street Mall, with other festive season activations in the mall set to include a carousel from December 1 to January, a festive season opening event on Saturday, December 1, Parklet in the Stewart Street walkway with artificial turf, park benches, wall art and lighting, 3D chalk art, Selfie Santa, Santa’s mailbox, Elf face photo pod, community present boxes, giant LED stars, giant Christmas tree, a popup photo booth photo competition, live music, community carols, carols playing on speakers, choirs and community

group performances, a Christmas window competition as well as interactive festive windows in vacant shop fronts.

Some of the other decorations across the city include a giant Santa, the large PEACE sign at Aquamoves, large LED stars, the Merry Moos, ground decals, bin decals, seat wraps, town entry flags, banners and more.

Part of the festive decorations includes the large wooden present boxes to be installed in both the CBD and small towns that the Tallygaroopna Men’s Shed have refreshed with new bows.

This week, decorations will be placed in Murchison, Tatura and Mooroopna.

The decommissioning of Christmas decorations will occur from January 2, 2019.

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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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Keep your pets free from anxiety during holiday season WHETHER your dog has separation anxiety or is deathly afraid of fireworks, seeing your dog frightened and shaking is no fun for any owner.

The miraculous Thundershirt is heralded by many dog owners as the perfect solution. It’s designed to wrap your dog snuggly, providing a sense of security that keeps your canine calm. If you’re not interested in purchasing the official Thundershirt, you can make your own with a little ingenuity!

How does a dog anxiety wrap work?

Dogs and humans alike are comforted by gentle pressure – in fact, the dog anxiety wrap technique is very similar to the process of swaddling an infant. This comforting technique is called ‘maintained pressure,’ and it’s been used to calm animals and humans alike by hitting specific pressure points around the body.

Oftentimes your dog will instantly feel calmed by the pressure sensation, but

some dogs may require multiple wear sessions to get used to the wrap, so it’s recommended that you practice with the wrap a few other times in low-stress situations prior to the stressful event.

How to make a Thundershirt for your dog Th e re a re a few dif fe re nt D I Y

Thundershirt approaches you can take.

In this example, we will be detailing the most common ace bandage anxiety wrap method.

Using an ace bandage to create a wrap The ace bandage technique is the most common DIY Thundershirt strategy you’ll

see around the web. You don’t have to use a bandage though – a scarf works too!

This strategy comes from the TTouch Wrap technique and is used successfully by many owners to calm stressed-out canines.

1. Start by placing the middle of an ace bandage across your dog’s chest. The size of bandage you use will depend on your dog’s size – use narrow bandages for small dogs, and wide for large dogs.

2. Next, bring both ends of the bandage up and cross them over your dog’s shoulders. Cross the bandage of the top of your dog’s shoulder blades, then cross the loose ends of the bandage under your dog’s stomach.

3. Lastly, tie the loose ends over the top of the lower back, away from the spine. You want to aim for snug, but not constricting – the pressure should feel like a nice hug!

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