FREND September 2019

EDITION 4, September, 2019

School holiday edition

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Coffee and catch-ups…

From left, 5-year-old, Indiana Mehmet, Sevi Besim, Kadime Mehmet, Buki Yze and 5-year-old, Chloe Yze having a friendly catch up at a local café. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Calendar of With so much happening throughout the region during the next two weeks, we decided to compile a list of just some of the great low cost and free activities taking place during the school holidays.

For more information and pricing, visit Greater Shepparton City Council’s website.

Week 1: September 21 to September 29 September 21 • ‘KidsTown Carnival’ – The carnival will be on again at KidsTown these school holidays, featuring live music, rides, bungee trampoline, dodgem cars, show bags and much more. Entry by gold coin donation. KidsTown | 2pm – 7pm daily • ‘St Georges Road Community DriveIn’ – Bring the family and enjoy a good old-fashioned drive-in experience with the movie Moama. There will also be food trucks available. Entry $5 per car.

Victory Park, St Georges Road | Gates at 6pm, movie starts at 7pm • ‘Monthly Makers: Landscape Painting’ – Kids aged 7-15 can discover the joys of nature and landscape painting. Cost

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events $10, bookings essential. Shepparton Art Museum | 10:30am – 12pm

September 22 • ‘Orienteering’ – Keep your body fit and mind active with this sport for all ages and abilities. Use a map to find checkpoints in our beautiful landscape. No prior experience necessary – just a sense of adventure.

Botanic Gardens | 10am – 11:30am

September 23 • ‘Come and Try Croquet’ – Enjoy a fun and interactive physical activity session where you can learn how to play croquet. Bookings are essential for this free event. Shepparton Croquet Club | 10:30am – 11:30am • ‘Tennis Clinic’ – Join head coach Luke Dixon from Keystone Tennis for a clinic that’s a fantastic way to introduce children to the sport of tennis. Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club | 12pm – 1pm

September 24 • ‘Paper Pulp Pictures’ – A fun creative session of paper pulp picture making.

Tatura Library | 11am • ‘Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids’ – Child specific yoga classes for 6-12 year olds will introduce you to yoga

in Greater Shepparton

with mindful breathing, standing and balancing postures, meditation and yoga games. KidsTown | 10am – 11am • ‘Marionette Dragon Puppet’ – Use simple crafts to make a dragon puppet you can actually enjoy playing with.

Shepparton Library | 10:30am • ‘Come and Try Athletics’ – Come on down to the athletics track and give athletics a go! Shepparton Athletic Track | 10:30am – 11:30am • ‘Spotlight Walk’ – See the fascinating nocturnal native animals that call our local bushland home. Registrations are essential. Location upon registration | 6:30pm – 8pm

our beautiful area. Reedy Swamp | 8am – 10am • ‘Junior Zombie Dress Up Day’ – Dress up like a zombie and take part in fun activities, including zombie crawl, slide jumping castle, spooky train rides and slime making workshops. KidsTown | 11am – 3pm

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• ‘Chris’ Kites’ – A fun and creative kite-making workshop where you will colour in your own kite and have fun making it. Tatura Park – Main Oval | 10am – 11:30am • ‘Accordion Critters’ – Use simple paper folding make bees, caterpillars, snakes and more. Mooroopna Library | 10:30am

• ‘CBD FUN’ – Fun in the mall, featuring box car making and a grand prix race track. Maude Street Mall | 11am – 2pm

September 26 • ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ – Enjoy an avian adventure identifying the amazing variety of birds that frequent

September 27 • ‘Playground Escapade Bus’ – Join the bus tour to explore many of the wonderful playgrounds and parks around the region. Departs from Shepparton Sports Stadium | 10am – 12pm

September 29 • ‘Treasure Hunt’ – Get the little kiddies outside on their own little space treasure hunt adventure. Murchison Historical Society | 9am – 10am • ‘Pot Plant Decorating’ – Create your own colourful pot plant and plant your very own sunflower. Farrell Park, Congupna | 10am – 11:30pm

Enchanting school holiday fun MAGICAL AND WILD FUN… From left, Enchanted Rainbow events coordinator, EvaRose Davis, 12-week-old Ned the dingo, entertainers Indie-Rose Davis and Amber Fairman, and Into the Wild Education owner Rowena Guppy holding Murray the Murray Darling carpet python.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

SUPPORTING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES… From left, Stellar Coffee baristas Lachlan Brett and Jen Oliver, and owner Matt Kington will provide you with delicious coffee and great service. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Sit. Sip. Stay.

If you’re looking for some fun things to do with the kids these school holidays, you’ll find plenty of entertainment at Shepparton Marketplace.

The first week of school holidays will feature a fun and interactive workshop with Into the Wild Education. Beginning Monday, 23 September to Friday 27 September, Into the Wild Education will immerse both kids and parents in an unforgettable educational, fun experience with a selection of Australia’s native wild animals including bluetongue lizards, a python and an adorable baby dingo.

Enchanted Rainbow will bring the magic during week two of the school holidays. From Monday, 30 September to Friday 4 October, the Enchanted Rainbow team will be creating critter crafts with

the kids. From paper chain snakes to other fun critters, the kids will love getting creative with this fun craft workshop.

Both workshops are free to join and will run from 11am to 2pm out the front of Big W. Head on down to Shepparton Marketplace these school holidays for lots of fun, entertainment and cute critters! With free parking, plenty of options for lunch and shopping, you’ll definitely find something to do. Visit 110-120 Benalla Road, Shepparton or check out their website at www. sheppartonmarketplace.com.au for more information.

Now four months since they opened their doors, Stellar Coffee has fast become a hot spot for many local coffee lovers and catch-ups with friends or work colleagues.

Stellar Coffee pride themselves on working with and supporting local small businesses. They source their bread from Higgins Bakery, delicious sweets from One Sweet Baker, Corner Co Fudge, Louisa’s Cake Boutique and CC Sweets, and a selection of olive oils and soaps from Olivehouse.

Stellar use only the highest quality products, such as Conical Coffee, MilkLab and Happy Happy Soy Boy, Bonsoy that partner perfectly with their complimentary in house sparkling water and iced teas. Cold brew will also be available as the weather warms up.

Stellar Coffee owner, Matt Kington has had a busy few months but is excited

to bring more to Stellar in the very near future.

“We’ve got a lot of space here and a really welcoming environment. We encourage businesses to have small meetings here and we’ll do all the catering and coffees for you.

We’re also going to be hosting a small market here on Sunday, October 20 from 9am to 1pm. We really just want to showcase the wonderful small businesses around the region and get people together for a fun day out.”

Visit Stellar Coffee at 278a Wyndham Street, Shepparton and enjoy a delicious coffee in their inviting atmosphere.

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ON THE ROAD TO LUNCH… Head to Benalla Road Takeaway to stop your stomach rumbling with their delicious range of food. Photo: Katelyn Morse

Giving you

plenty of choice

for lunch

If you’re stuck for ideas for a bite to eat for lunch or maybe need an early morning coffee fix, Benalla Road Takeaway has you covered.

Open from 5:30am Monday to Friday, you’ll be able to drop in and grab a coffee and even a quick bite to eat on your way to work.

There is plenty on offer at Benalla Road Takeaway, from locally roasted coffee, to salads, focaccias, sandwiches, hamburgers, fried food, hot dogs, souvlakis, pastas and gluten free and vegetarian options also available.

With so much on offer for breakfast and lunch, your only problem will be deciding what you want to eat from their large range of delicious food!

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They also do lunch orders for businesses, and catering which includes trays of sandwiches, slices and focaccias. Takeaway might be in their name, but there is also plenty of seating inside and out for you to dine in and enjoy.

Open from 5:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm on Saturday and closed Sundays. Benalla Road Takeaway is located at 68 Benalla Road, Shepparton. Call to place an order on 5821 3798.

A MAGICAL TIME… Visit Riverside Plaza these school holidays and be entertained by magicians Fezzie and his sister, Zoom! Photo: Supplied.

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holiday fun sorted IF you’re stuck for ideas on ways to keep the kids busy these school holidays, Riverside Plaza will be jam-packed with fun activities and entertainment for all the kids to enjoy.

Fezzie and his sister, Zoom from Melbourne-based Kiddly-Winks entertainment will be alternating performances from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th, with shows on each day at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. The entertaining duo specialise in magic shows and games, the kids will be mesmerised!

Week two will have Enchanted Rainbow with assorted games and activities. This will be running Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd from 11am to 2pm each day.

Fun Planet will also be open every day from 10am including AFL grand final day, with the best-dressed team

supporter on the day receiving a free Sherrin football. Also running over the school holidays is a competition; all Go Kart race times will be recorded from Monday, September 23 until 6pm Sunday, October 6 to see who is the fastest. Winners will win a full-face motorcycle helmet and the title as the fastest racer!

There is plenty on offer out at Riverside Plaza these school holidays, and with free parking available, you don’t want to miss out! Visit Riverside Plaza online at www. riversideplazashepparton.com.au or at 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla.

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A stylish new loo is in town

WRIGGLING WITH FUN… Trelly’s Outdoors team member Nelson Rouw and owner Steve Threlfall can help you get into fishing these school holidays. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Fishing for school holiday fun?

These school holidays, Trelly’s Outdoors want to help parents get kids out of the house with a fishing rod in their hands.

Head in-store any time during the school holidays for free rigging, advice and worms for the kids with any purchase.

Trelly’s Outdoors owner, Steven Threlfall said, “We want to encourage parents to get their kids outdoors and try something different. Fishing is a fun

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and rewarding sport and these school holidays are the perfect time to give it a go!”

Call into Trelly’s Outdoors today to get all your fishing gear sorted at 209 Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 6572.

BRINGING LUXURY TO THE LOO… Foott Waste Solutions coowner Jenny Foott and operations manager Zane Foott are excited to bring a new luxury unit to the region. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Picture this: you’re at an outdoor event surrounded by family and friends, great food, music and portable toilets with air-conditioning and room to move.

Sounds too good to be true, right?

Foott Waste Solutions have made going to the toilet at an outdoor event a whole new experience with their new luxury unit.

Foott Waste Solutions saw a demand for first-class luxury style toilets designed to cater for special occasions in unique places, and that’s how ‘Bloo Loo’s Luxury’ was born.

The only one of its kind in the Goulburn Valley and Northern Victoria, this unit is really something to talk about! The fully contained unit has two large, spacious cubicles with flushing porcelain toilets, elegant vanities and mirrors, music speakers and air-conditioning. Yes, even airconditioning! Solar power ensures there

is plenty of lighting inside and out whilst connected power is required to operate the air-conditioner.

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, engagement, birthday or holding a corporate event, this luxury unit is designed for your guests’ comfort and convenience. And boy, does it deliver!

Foott Waste Solutions owner, Peter Foott said, “We’ve already got several bookings for our luxury unit, and customer feedback so far has been overwhelming positive!”

Check out Bloo Loo’s Facebook and Instagram (@blooloos) to see the luxury unit out and about, or call Foott Waste Solutions on 5831 3711 to book your luxury unit or for more information.

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CUT AND STYLE… Tis Hair and Beauty owner, Kylie Morrow and manager, Ashlea Codling can help you get the perfect look this spring. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Freshen up your look this season

IF you’ve wanted to change up your hair, whether you’re after a big chop, new style or fresh colour, spring is a great time to have a bit of fun and change things up.

Tis Hair and Beauty in Shepparton can help you with your spring makeover, offering haircuts, styles and colours, as well as make-up, spray tans and waxing.

Now at five years of ownership, Tis Hair and Beauty owner, Kylie Morrow said, “We use De Lorenzo products for colour and styling, which is a crueltyfree and vegan product as well. We also offer Chi, which is a non-ammonia product and gives a more natural colour.”

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For the month of September, Tis Hair and Beauty are giving away a free luckydip hair product with every colour booked in until stocks last.

Tis Hair and Beauty are open Tuesday to Saturday, with late night trading on Tuesday and Thursdays. With Afterpay also available, pop in to Tis Hair and Beauty at 6/326 Archer Street, Shepparton or call 5822 2992 to book your appointment.

ART FOR THE SOUL… From left, SAM director, Rebecca Coates and new curator, Sarah Wall with some of the ceramics from ‘The Boyd Family: The Legacy of Pottery’ exhibition. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Showcas ing art classics CELEBRATING decoration and the every-day, an exciting new touring exhibition from Bundanon Trust has arrived at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM).

‘Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul’ features 40 paintings and 20 works on paper from the famous Australian painter, including a group of masterpieces borrowed from major state museums, as well as letters, photographs and sketchbooks spanning almost half a century.

Alongside this exhibition is another showcase of Arthur Boyd. Curated by SAM from works in their own collection,

‘The Boyd Family: A Legacy of Pottery’ showcases many of the over 140 ceramic works by the extended Boyd family.

Reflecting domestic decoration and familial every-day objects, these works reveal the way in which art and design intersected for the Boyd family and the influences and aspirations that crossed art, architecture, literature and life.

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EXPERIENCED TEAM… From left, Roly’s Mobiles owner, Roland Haccart, business specialist/sales, Shannon Fletcher, sales, James Boler and technician/sales, Damien Lea are the professional and experienced team here to help you with all of your phone or tablet enquiries. Photo: Ash Beks.

speed Getting you up to

Whether you’re after a new phone, new plan or phone repair, going to a service provider can sometimes be overwhelming.

Roly’s Mobiles can make all of that easy and stress free for you, and are also a Telstra Partner. Being a partner means they provide the same services, offer the same plans and bundles, but just have a different name!

Roly’s Mobiles can help with your mobile or data plans, NBN bundles, home phone services, satellite phone rental and purchases, signal boosters, UHF equipment and accessories, Foxtel and much more!

Roly’s Mobiles owner, Roland Haccart said, “We have a combined 40 years of experience, so we know how best to

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help you and will strive to give you the best, most efficient service for both residential and business.

“Everything is done in your best interest; no unnecessary upselling and we don’t do pressure selling.”

Roly’s Mobiles also provide phone and tablet repairs on site, with same day service and pick up often available. All quotes are free and repairs also come with three-month warranty.

Give the team a visit at 76 High Street, Shepparton (corner of High and Maude Street), call 5831 6789 or visit www. rolysmobiles.com.au

A store

full of love From the street, Mes Amours seems like a small boutique of children’s clothing. Once you walk through the doors, however, you’ll see it’s so much more.

Mes Amours owner, Kirsty Richardson has filled the store with a range of different children and baby accessories, clothing, and handmade gifts, from newborn up to size 12, all sourced from local small businesses.

You’ll find new spring collections from Love Henry and Bedhead Hats, a large range of Attipas footwear and that’s only just scratching the surface. Mes Amours pride themselves on supporting local small businesses and the local Tatura community as well.

Kirsty said, “We have a small

breastfeeding and change room in store free for the public to use, and we have a large space out the back we encourage people to use for workshops and community events.

“We also host mini market days every third Sunday of the month, where we partner with small local businesses and give the community something a bit different and fun. Our next market day will be in November.”

For all your unique and handcrafted children clothing, accessory and gift needs, head into Mes Amours to find

A UNIQUE RANGE… Mes Amours owner, Kirsty Richardson is excited to give local small businesses a home in her store. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

something special for you little one.

Open Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm at 146 Hogan Street, Tatura.

Turn back time with Tatura’s historical exhibition TOURISM in Tatura is set to take-off, with the re-opening of the Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum and the official opening of the new Tatura Museum Exhibition Gallery taking place on Sunday.

Standing on Tatura’s main road for more than 130 years, the museum accommodates a historically significant collection combining three main themes: the history of irrigation in the Goulburn Valley, the local and family history of the Tatura district, and the history of seven World War II Prisoners of War and Internment Camps.

To house this important collection, seven months of improvement works have taken place on the interior of the building, extending the indoor area by 240 m2, allowing for more exhibition space.

The first exhibition to showcase at the new gallery is ‘The Migration and the Refugee: The Art of Erwin Fabian.’

In 1940, Erwin Fabian was deported to Australia alongside some 2000 other ‘enemy aliens’ to be interned at Camp 2 in Tatura. He was just 25 years old.

Today, Erwin Fabian is one of Australia’s most significant modern artists, with a decades-long career as a sculptor and

NEW AND IMPROVED MUSEUM… Renovations at The Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum are now complete, allowing for the official opening of the new Tatura Museum Exhibition Gallery. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

painter. The selected artworks currently showing at Tatura span Fabian’s time in internment through to more recent years and features artworks never before shown to the public.

The Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum and Tatura Museum Exhibition Gallery are open from 1pm until 3pm, Monday to Friday and then from 2pm until 4pm on the weekend. For more information, visit www.taturamuseum.org.au or call 5824 2111.

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