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Special Kensington Gardens Open Day Wrap-Around
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17, 2018
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OPEN DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 10AM TO 4PM
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Living life to the full THERE is nothing like easy living within a community environment with a range of features and facilities on offer to allow you to live life to the full, and that’s what you will find at Kensington Gardens. You will have the opportunity to view the premier lifestyle on offer at Kensington Gardens during their special Open Day event on Saturday, October 27. Continued page 2
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Living life to the full Kensington Gardens has it all
You may be surprised to know that there are state-of-the-art facilities on offer at Kensington Gardens including a library, bar, pool and Gold Class cinema complex. You can also take advantage of the range of social activities including walking groups, camp oven nights, cards, snooker, aqua aerobics and more.
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ensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “If you are considering making the move toward a new, secure lifestyle Kensington Gardens offers just that. You can see for yourself at our Open Day where our facilities and homes will be open for inspection. “Take a tour around the magnificent clubhouse, inspect the display home and most importantly speak with our residents and find out about their experiences of living at Kensington Gardens. “We will have plenty of entertainment on the day with a 95.3 Triple M live broadcast and there will be live music on stage by Elia Mansuer from Mystic & Co, line dancing, croquet, a barbeque and salad and the bar will be open for a few refreshments.
“We now have 134 homes occupied in Stages 1, 2, 3a and 4 and we have six lots left in Stage 4 and 13 left in Stage 2. We are currently undertaking civil construction works for Stage 5a which will have 18 lots, which will be followed by Stage 5b in the new year that will also have 18 lots on offer. “We offer premier lifestyle opportunities and we encourage the community to drop in to compare for themselves. “If you are looking for security, happiness and independence then look no further than Kensington Gardens.” For more information on the Open Day or to speak with the friendly Kensington Gardens’ team, call into 80 Channel Road, Shepparton or phone 5820 5100.
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Peter Stanbrook OUR 2018 Open Day is on Saturday, October 27 and I wish to personally invite you to attend and inspect our over 50s estate and enjoy our hospitality.
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ur Open Day will give you the opportunity to inspect our display home, tour our Country Club with our residents and see what living at Kensington Gardens is really like. Take the opportunity to talk to our residents to hear their personal story on life at Kensington Gardens Shepparton. Our residents workshop and craft groups will be open and active – feel free to join in. We have entertainment throughout the day and resident group activities for you to join in as well. Enjoy a free barbeque as well as a few
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drinks from the bar or a coffee. We continue to grow and we know that our concept differs greatly from the traditional retirement village idea. We offer great choice and the opportunity to add your touch to your new home when you build at Kensington Gardens, something you don’t get elsewhere. Why not take the time on Saturday 27 to pop in and see for yourself? I look forward to seeing you on the day.
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Open Day Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm
LIVE YOUR PREMIUM LIFESTYLE SOONER… Kensington Gardens currently has one of its homes up for resale, the Kirkland Plus (Unit #109). Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.
Save on construction time and buy now IF you are looking to make the move to Kensington Gardens and wish to save on construction time you can live your premium lifestyle sooner, with one wonderful and luxurious home currently up for resale.
necessarily want to have to await construction time frames.” To find out more about the home on offer, drop in to Kensington Gardens at 80 Channel Road, Shepparton, phone 5820 5100 or visit on the Open Day.
ensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “There are on occasion times when a resident requires a less independently lived lifestyle and so they make the decision to move away from Kensington Gardens, leaving their home to be put up for resale. “This provides a fantastic option for those who are wishing to make the move, but do not
KIRKLAND PLUS (UNIT #109) With three bedrooms on offer, an en-suite to the main, single garage with optional four meter step-out to give more space, separate bathroom and laundry, open plan living, large kitchen, formal entry and undercover alfresco area it’s hard to walk past the Kirkland Plus. This is one of the most popular home designs and it is easy to see why.
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Dedicated workshop to keep your hands busy IF YOU are somebody that likes to keep your hands busy then Kensington Gardens has a dedicated workshop to allow you to utilise a range of skills and all while you socialise with others who have similar interests.
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anager, Peter Stanbrook said, “The residents who utilise the workshop complete a range of projects for around Kensington Gardens for a small donation.
“They even make the presentation boxes for Shepparton Access’ Eco Store. “The group meets on a Monday afternoon and also organises a bacon and egg morning and even recently had a hot dog luncheon where the community was invited to join in. “They get a lot of enjoyment out of it and on top of the jobs they undertake they meet at various times throughout the week for social gatherings. “It’s a fantastic social outlet for the men and women are invited to join in as well.”
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You can do it all at Kensington Gardens THERE are always new activity groups forming at Kensington Gardens, which will ensure that your life will never be boring.
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ou really can do it all at Kensington Gardens with a range of activities on offer that you can get involved in as much as you like. From the increasingly popular camp oven nights, cook-ups including bacon and egg mornings, to the workshop activities, AFL Grand Final and Melbourne Cup day events, walking group, cards group, model helicopter flying, weekly movies, line dancing, indoor and outdoor croquet, line-dancing, Friday happy hours, snooker competitions, aqua aerobics, thai chi and yoga you can enjoy your life at Kensington Gardens and socialise at the same time. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We all love to get out and about and enjoy a range of activities alongside our friends. Social interaction is an important part of life and adds to the quality of life you live and we like to encourage our residents to enjoy the range of activities on offer. “And if the activity that you like to do isn’t on offer, you can always start it up.”
LIVE A QUALITY LIFE... Heather Smith enjoying a game of croquet, which is just one of the many activities on offer at Kensington Gardens. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.
A positive, friendly and supportive environment FOR Kensington Gardens resident, Bruce and Sue Hooper the decision to move into the premier estate was an easy decision. The pair moved in last year and were lucky enough to have picked up the popular Kirkland Plus home as a resale.
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ruce and Sue said, “We were living on a rural country block in Congupna and after visiting during their Open Day we liked what we saw and made the decision to move in. We loved the facilities, the activity centre and everything looked like fun. It seemed like a nice place to live and we were right, it is.
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“There is more here than you first realise. “We take part in the small group activities, play table tennis, take part in art activities, swim during summer in the pool and there is a lake down the back with a walking track that we like to go down to and on the way back we pass by the vegetable patch, which is a great place to get your herbs from. “There is also a great selection of books in the library to make use of and we have enjoyed the cinema a few times. “There are also social end of the month events and other events that run throughout the year that allows you to socialise with the other residents. But one of the best parts is that when you go away, everything is taken care of. “We have a caravan too, so to have access to the on-site, secure caravan storage and cleaning
WHAT A LIFE… Kensington Gardens residents, Bruce and Sue Hooper say they love living at the premier estate. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
facility is fantastic. “From our point of view, Kensington Gardens is a very positive, friendly and supportive environment.”
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We’re here to help THE staff at Kensington Gardens are always on hand to help you live your premium lifestyle.
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anager, Peter Stanbrook said, “The members of our communit y are important to all of us here at Kensington
Gardens and nothing is too much for us to do for them to ensure they live life to the full. “As well as our many other wonderful staff we now have three full time gardeners who help to look after the grounds and your gardens so that you can relax and enjoy all the things you wish to enjoy in life.”
The striking Paisley 200 THE luxurious living options available at Kensington Gardens are second to none, and with 17 elegant home plan options, potential residents are spoiled for choice.
A better quality of life with state-ofthe-art facilities WHETHER you want to catch a movie, go for a swim, borrow a book from the library or play a social game of croquet, at Kensington Gardens you can do all of this and more without leaving the grounds.
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ne of the popular designs, the Paisley 200, consists of three bedrooms, double garage, bathroom, en-suite, 22m2 alfresco area, family and meals room, 6m2 porch and spacious living area of 167m2 and is now available to be viewed at Kensington Gardens. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Our options range from three to four bedrooms and all come with an en-suite, bathroom, lock-up garage and undercover alfresco area. “Your spacious new home is architect designed, fully landscaped, built using brick veneer and is a slab on ground home without stairs. “You can select from a wide range of designer finishes, fixtures, flooring and garage sizes. Plus you’ll find we have a great deal of flexibility around your home design. Talk to us about your ideas and discover what’s possible. “We also allow our residents to opt for solar power roof panels so that they can save in the long term.”
NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE… From left, Kensington Gardens apprentice gardener, Bailey, head gardener, Ian, manager, Peter, receptionist, Tracy and gardener, Peter. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
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SPOILED FOR CHOICE… There are 17 elegant home plan options available at Kensington Gardens including the Paisley 200. Images: Supplied.
ith a dedicated on-site library, croquet field, bar, pool, workshop, vegetable garden, Gold Class cinema and more, Kensington Gardens has it all. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “With a range of state-of-the-art facilities on offer at Kensington gardens there is something to appeal to everyone, and you can utilise them as little or as much as you like. “We also find that one of the most appealing facilities we have on-site is the fully secure undercover caravan and RV storage area. If you get the itch to travel or you are going away to visit friends or family, you can rest easy knowing that your caravan or RV is safe back home and is being taken care of meaning you can relax and enjoy your break.”
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Open Day Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm SECURE STORAGE OPTIONS… Kensington Gardens residents, Peter Higgins and Kerrie Higgins taking their caravan out of the storage facilities at Kensington Gardens. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Even more space to store your caravan, RV or boat HAVING a point of difference is important when it comes to lifestyle facilities and Kensington Gardens’ is that they offer extensive caravan, RV and boat parking and storage facilities, and as demand has grown, they have increased that space.
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eing the provider of some of the largest undercover lock-up caravan, RV and boat storage areas in rural Victoria, Kensington Gardens now offers 35 undercover storage bays
with more planned for the future. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Providing the option for our residents to safely and securely store their recreational vehicles and equipment is important for when they wish to travel. “The facility is also secure with camera surveillance and security lighting for the safety
and protection of our residents and their property. “We have had a lot of feedback from our residents who say they had been searching for a facility with storage options and that’s why they chose Kensington Gardens because this was our big point of difference.”
Life is worth celebrating IN your regular day-to-day life outside of Kensington Gardens, you quite often find several times during the year throughout your life where you need to hire a function centre or area in order to celebrate a birthday, wedding or any other of the myriad of occasions that may arise.
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t Kensington Gardens you can do it all in the grounds, with a full sized auditorium available for any occasion. From bir thday par ties, wedding anniversaries, sports meeting events, table tennis events, indoor bowls, choir practice and special celebratory events for the Melbourne Cup or AFL Grand Final, family gatherings and almost anything else you can think of, the function room comes with a stage and dance floor and easily sits more than 200 people. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “It is great to be able to offer a space like our auditorium. We have had many of our residents take advantage of it and enjoy time with friends, family or other residents. “Let’s face it, life is worth celebrating and we love to see that here at Kensington Gardens.”
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CELEBRATE AT KENSINGTON GARDENS… The full size auditorium at Kensington Gardens can be used by residents for a range of functions including birthday parties and special celebratory events for the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Supplied.
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A strong relationship building Kensington Gardens WITH a strong relationship between Kensington Gardens and Alatalo Bros having lasted for over 10 years, the future developments at Kensington Gardens will hold the same quality that exists across the entire estate today.
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ll homes are stand alone brick veneer, architect designed affordable luxury and there are 17 home designs to choose from. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “You can select from a wide range of designer finishes, fixtures and flooring and then just move in and enjoy a fully landscaped over 50s resort lifestyle, so you can choose the lifestyle that is right for you. “All of our homes are built by our builder of choice, Alatalo Bros with whom Kensington Gardens has enjoyed a long working association and trusted relationship with. “Home designs can be modified to include changes that are important to each individual, which we are happy to discuss with you.” Part of the success story of Kensington Gardens, can be attributed to the unique partnership with family owned, new home builders, Alatalo Bros. Peter said, “Apart from being outstanding
A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP… The relationship between Kensington Gardens and Alatalo Bros has lasted over 10 years and has helped to build the Shepparton community estate to where it is today. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.
home and resort facility builders, Alatalo Bros have gained a deserved reputation over the last 30 years for delivering the highest level of quality at an affordable price.” Alatalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle said, “The relationship we have with Kensington Gardens has been built over many years and it has become quite a successful relationship for both parties. “Having an open mind from both sides, offering different suggestions, solutions and working together to achieve the goals that
A noble craft group
Kensington Garden’s residents are looking for has been quite successful. We believe that’s due to the fact both Kensington Gardens and the builder work closely together to achieve the same goal; happy clients. “Without the help of our committed trade base and supplier network none of this would be possible. The builds are led by our construction manager, Andrew Mann and on-site supervisor, Raz Garzoli.” For more information, contact Alatalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle on 0419 339 303. CRAFTY GATHERINGS… From left, Kensington Gardens residents and Craft Group members, Lorraine Morris, Lorraine Rivett and Jenny de Haan. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.
BEING crafty and using your skills to create items that are sold and then donating the funds toward good causes is a noble thing to do and that’s exactly what the Craft Group does at Kensington Gardens.
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rom scarves, bags, toys, Christmas decorations and trees, and cards for all occasions to jewellery and children’s blankets each item is made with love, care and finesse with proceeds made going back to the community. Craft Group member, Wendy Young said, “In recent times, our group has made donations to Palliative Care West Hume Region ($3,000) and Alzheimer’s Research, Dementia Australia ($4,000). “We are also going to be giving a small
donation to Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Group soon. “We’d like to thank everyone for their continued support and donating the materials needed to make our creations and of course donations are always welcome. “The group is very social and we all have a lot of fun together.” All craft items will be available to purchase at the Kensington Gardens Open Day, which all goes to help support a great local cause.
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