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LOTS TO DO… If you’re looking for something to do in Shepparton, there is plenty to see and do from shopping and enjoying great food to taking the kids on a day out to Aquamoves, enjoying the city’s parks and gardens or taking a stroll around Victoria Park Lake. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Sights and sounds of Shepparton WITH an abundance to see and do in Shepparton from shopping and enjoying great food to taking the kids on a day out to Aquamoves, the city’s parks and gardens or SPC Ardmona KidsTown, there is always something to keep the whole family entertained. Spend some time enjoying the beauty of the Victorian Park Lake, some quiet time at the Goulburn Valley Regional Library, visit the latest exhibition at the Shepparton Art Museum or enjoy
the latest blockbuster flick at the Village Cinemas. Enjoy a stroll and the variety of shopping experiences you’ll find at Emerald Bank, Riverside Plaza, the Marketplace or of course there’s the heart of the city’s business district, the Maude Street Mall. The city’s natural appeal through the many walking tracks along the beautiful Broken River, preserved history and heritage sites as well as arts and culture makes it the perfect place to
Discover shopping in Shepparton WITH the weather warming up there is no excuse not to enjoy the outdoors and the great variety of stores that Shepparton has to offer can help you shake the winter blues and get your wardrobe, home and outdoors ready for summer. Shepparton is known as having the region’s largest and most varied array of shopping experiences, making it the perfect location with something to suit every shopper’s taste and desire. From men’s and women’s fashion, jewellery and footwear to home décor, hardware and furniture as well as everything for children, recreation, adventure and travel, an assortment of shopping destinations are on offer throughout the city from Benalla Road and the Maude Street
spend the day enjoying. Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre, now operating out of Greater Shepparton City Council Offices on Welsford Street in Shepparton, has information and ideas for everyone to enjoy, so you can truly become a tourist in your own backyard. For more information on everything the Greater Shepparton region has to offer, contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 839.
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP… From Benalla Road and the Maude Street Mall to the Goulburn Valley Highway, Shepparton has everything to satisfy even the fussiest of shopping urges. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Mall to the Goulburn Valley Highway and will satisfy even the fussiest of shopping urges. Shepparton has been the central hub of the region for many years, supporting the population of people from within Shepparton as well as surrounding and regional townships. With a thriving food industry strongly present across the city, Shepparton’s range of foods provides you with the opportunity to taste almost every flavour you could possibly imagine available from a variety of restaurants and eateries. Visit, stay, shop and play in Shepparton.
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TRAVEL EXPERTISE … The Good Guys have everything you need to prepare for the warmer Spring weather from cooling options to barbeques, as well as having you covered for the upcoming AFL Grand Final with the latest and greatest technology. Pictured, The Good Guys Shepparton Store Manager, Rod Arthur. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Kick start your Spring with The Good Guys THIS spring, you can stop, shop and save on all of the biggest brands and quality electronics at The Good Guys right here in Shepparton. The Good Guys Shepparton Store Manager, Rod Arthur said, “With the biggest day in September, the AFL Grand Final approaching, revellers can enjoy the ‘in home’ live action on one of our many quality brand televisions including large scale options for both LED and Plasma. Splash out with surround sound to capture the atmosphere of the game or you can even plan the perfect celebration with one of our fantastic bar fridge or wine cooler options. “And beyond Grand Final weekend, The Good Guys are your port of call for all of your warm weather needs with a great range of airconditioners and airconditioning options, fridges, freezers, juicers, blenders, barbeques and much more. “We can even help you prepare for the warmer weather with a huge range of spring cleaning gear and accessories including big brand vacuums, steam mops and more. “The Good Guys are your one stop electrical goods retailer.” The Good Guys provide a large range of the biggest brands in electrical appliances at exceptionally low prices. The Good Guys Shepparton welcomes you in at 130 – 160 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone: 5832 9000 and save on all your electrical and homeware needs.
School holidays meal deal savings LOCAL Pizza Hut restaurant in Shepparton is a great place to get together these school holidays and enjoy some family time in a relaxed and child friendly environment. Proprietor, Ranjit Desai, “Pizza Hut offers a family favourite menu and to celebrate the upcoming school holidays we have some fantastic school holiday specials including coupon savers, which can be found in today’s edition of The Adviser, providing an opportunity to save on some fantastic meal deals.”
Pizza Hut restaurant in Shepparton is a great place to get together during the school holidays and enjoy some family time in a relaxed and child friendly environment. With all you can eat and drink options including pizza, pasta and salad as well as self serve desserts including soft serve ice-cream, brownies, jelly and delicious toppings starting from just $8.95 for kids, Pizza Hut is also a very affordable option. Pizza Hut provides kids with food options
they’ll love and parents, with a meal time treat at an affordable price. Call into Pizza Hut these school holidays at 525535 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 1300 PIZZAHUT (7499 2488) to book a table. You can also order online by visiting www.pizzahut.com.au with free delivery everyday, all day. FAMILY FUN RESTAURANT… Pizza Hut in Shepparton is the perfect place to enjoy family time these school holidays. Pictured, Pizza Hut Pizza Maker, Sanjay Patel. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Spring style at great prices WITH spring now upon us and the warmer weather just around the corner, now is the time to consider freshening up your wardrobe with new season styles and colours. At local boutique, Carisma they have a huge range of day and evening fashions for a wide age group and their pricing is very affordable. New season party and spring carnival fashions are arriving daily including beautiful dresses and a range of fascinators to have you enjoying fashion on the field for less.
In store you’ll also find a great variety of accessories including wallets, bags, shoes, scarves, belts and more to complement any outfit. If you’re looking for a bargain, Carisma is having a sale on winter fashion stock all at heavily reduced prices. You don’t have to pay huge prices to have the latest fashion look at Carisma. Call in and check out the great range at 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
FRESHEN YOUR LOOK… Spice up your wardrobe and freshen your look with new season styles and colours now available at local boutique, Carisma. Photo: Alicia Niglia
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AVANTI PLUS… Pictured from left, (back) - Avanti Plus Assistant Manager, Nathan May with customer, Glenn Garraway (Front) - Avanti Plus Owner, Trevor Morris (centre) with brothers, Sam, 4 and Jack, 6. Photo: Alicia Niglia
YOU can stop, shop and save on the perfect gift this Christmas, with a brand new ready assembled bike, stored until you are ready to pick it up at Don Ash Avanti Plus right here in Shepparton. Right now, if you purchase a bike for Christmas you’ll also receive free slime tube sealant, free fitting, free six month service and free fitting of accessories all adding even more value to your purchase. Valued at $40 on its own, the slime tube sealant will ensure that you won’t need to fix punctures, which will save you money on maintenance in the future. Don Ash Avanti Plus Proprietors, Trevor and Jenny Morris say now is the ideal time to get organised for Christmas with easy layby options also available. “This is the best time of the year to come in and layby a bike for Christmas. There is so much to choose from with new stock arriving all of the time and with the bonus free slime tube sealant you’ll receive convenience and value. “We also provide a letter to Santa service so that kids can come in, select and be fitted for their choice of bike and then the letter will be sent directly to Santa in preparation for Christmas. Make sure to ask our friendly staff about your own letter to Santa.” Don Ash Avanti Plus are your local family owned and operated bike specialists, call in and see the friendly team at 126-128 High Street, Shepparton, phone 5821 3378.
ENJOY SOME CREATIVE FUN … Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace Pharmacy Assistant, Linda Parris. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Paying less is a beautiful thing LOCAL Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace is dedicated to helping local community members live well, feel great and look good with a great range of leading health, beauty and wellbeing products and the assistance of specialist advice and low prices. Proprietor and Pharmacist, Melvin Deo said, “Priceline’s model of care combines personalised care with a great range of quality trusted brands and exceptional value. These key factors are what makes Priceline a trusted name in pharmaceutical care for local families.” Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace provide a range of pharmaceutical services including prescriptions and advice, prescription reminders, medication review services, blood pressure monitoring, dosage administration aids, blood glucose monitor advice, natural health options, weight management advice, diabetic devices and products, incontinence and home care products, sports injury products as well as a large range of beauty products and accessories. The store is also an agent for Diabetes Australia (NDSS Access Point). Priceline Pharmacy also stocks a comprehensive range of quality cosmetics and accessories with friendly Cosmetic and Beauty Consultants on hand to assist with all of your product selection needs and advice. For more information on any of their services or to speak with Mr Deo and the team, call into Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace, Shop 2-3 Shepparton Marketplace, phone 5822 2273.
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OPERATED BY LOCALS, FOR LOCALS… SPC Ardmona Factory Sales Proprietor, Sam Prentice and Staff Member, Luke Jones. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Family Value WITH the addition of their new dedicated frozen and chilled section in store, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales is now offering even more opportunities for families to achieve value added savings on their weekly shopping. SPC Ardmona Factory Sales Proprietors, Samuel and Andrew Prentice say they are excited to offer families an even greater diversity of shopping choices. “Our new section of frozen and chilled products have been carefully selected to complement the existing range of family favourites across the store, while continuing the ethos of ‘value for money’ products. “We are continuing to grow our selection
of brand name favourites like McCain, Don, Birds Eye, Weight Watchers, Heinz, Sara Lee, Four’N Twenty, Tatura Butter and KR across the frozen and chilled range and encourage families to familiarise themselves with the new value added products we offer.” SPC Ardmona Factory Sales is owned and run for locals, by locals and continues to support Australian owned and produced products while providing opportunities for families to save on their everyday necessities. Call in and see the new frozen and chilled range for yourself at SPC Ardmona Factory Sales, 197-205 Corio Street, Shepparton.
Goulburn Valley Regional Library ‘Theatre Show - Postcards From Nanna’ Performed by Cha Cha Sam Monday, September 23 Starting from 11:00am Victory Hall, 80 Hogan Street, Tatura For Bookings: 1300 374 765 Postcards from Nanna is a story with songs and dancing - all about discovering people who are not like ‘us’ and learning to love the ways that we’re different.
‘Postcard Art’ Mooroopna Library on Thursday, October 3 from 11am to 12pm Mooroopna Library, 9-11 Morrell Street, Mooroopna For bookings: 1300 374 765 Shepparton Library on Friday, October 4 from 11am to 12pm Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi Street, Shepparton For bookings: 1300 374 765
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Gold Buys FANTASTIC FUN… Enjoy plenty of entertainment and shopping these school holidays at Riverside Plaza on Melbourne Road, Shepparton. From left, Cheryl Powles from Howard’s Storage and Courtney Johns from Ollie’s Delights. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
CASH ON THE SPOT… Cash Converters Shepparton will pay cash on the spot for all your unwanted jewellery. Pictured, Cash Converters Jewellery Sales Assistant, Chris Rogers with Store Manager, Stacey Green. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
MOST people admit to having at least one item of jewellery they’d be better off without. You know the one, it’s been sitting at the bottom of your jewellery box and you haven’t been quite sure what to do with it. At Cash Converters Shepparton, they pay top prices for gold and even better, they pay cash on the spot, even if it’s damaged or broken. The store offers a competitive rate on the weight of your gold and the prices change daily along with market price of gold. So take your old brooch or bracelet that’s gathering dust down to Store Manager, Stacey and her team, with 100 points of ID and you can take home instant cash. For information on ID requirements, visit www.cashconverters.com.au or if you want to chat to someone at the store, phone 5831 5422.
An enchanting school holidays THE girls from the Enchanted Rainbow are back at Riverside Plaza these school holidays with some fantastic free school holiday activities for families to enjoy. During the first week of the school holidays, peg animal craft will run from 11am to 2pm daily on Monday, September 23, Tuesday, September 24, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 and is a great opportunity for the kids to come along and get crafty by creating their very own peg animal. During the second week of the school holidays the girls from the Enchanted Rainbow will provide a little bit of magic during their magic show and plate spinning workshops to be run at 11am, 12noon and 1pm daily on Monday, September 30, Tuesday, October 1, Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 All of the school holiday activities at Riverside Plaza are free and provide mums and dads with a great opportunity to browse the specialty stores within the plaza and sit down for a relaxing coffee and a bite to eat at any of the delicious eateries. Riverside Plaza is also excited to announce their mini market on Saturday, September 28 from 9am to 12noon inside the plaza. With approximately 30 different stalls secured for the market event, the mini market provides an interesting way to start your AFL Grandfinal day activities. Riverside Plaza pride themselves on supporting local based entertainers and businesses during their fun and free program of activities for the kids these school holidays. For some great fun these school holidays, call into Riverside Plaza at Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton.
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Let the fun begin
GET EXCITED… KidsFest 2013 will be massive with loads of activities and events for kids to enjoy this weekend. From left, Kidstown Programs Team Leader, Tracey Toy, Co-ordinator, Steve Wilson and Operations Team Leader, Graham Walkden. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
continued from front page “THERE will be African dancing and this is where mums and dads can get really involved with an infectious and fun African dancing workshop as well as African drumming workshop and village games in the Coles Circuit area of KidsTown. “There will be some great workshops promoting active fun for the whole family with introductions to tennis, martial arts as well as Jets Gymnastics, it’s a great opportunity to come and have a go and get a taste for a sport or discipline which may interest you. “The Girl Guides will also be in attendance promoting a host of different activities, so there will be heaps of opportunities to discover new interests. “Parks Victoria will be doing some ranger walks and activities, Greater Shepparton Village will have a display featuring all of their different services, there will be lots of new and interesting trade stalls and the Shepparton Show Me Main Stage will host a range of big shows featuring some very special community spots with local faces. “There will be a miniature train display for the engineering minded members of the family, featuring Diamond Valley Miniature Trains as well as lots of sideshows, the popular return of the Goulburn Valley Wood Turners, food stalls and local school fundraising BBQs. “We will also welcome back the Children’s Musical Farm which was a huge hit last year, so kids can come along and enjoy playing all sorts of musical instruments, it’s very interactive. “All in all there will be lots of things happening throughout the two days and everywhere you look there will be something to interest every member of the family.” To be a part of the region’s biggest annual children’s event of its kind, come along to KidsFest 2013 on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. For more information on any of the entertainment, activities or attractions, visit www.sheppkidsfest.com.au
Shepparton Sports Stadium
‘Game On’ THE Shepparton Sports Stadium, in conjunction with Premier Soccer, are running the popular ‘Game On’ school holiday program. This fun filled program offers a variety of different sports and activities to primary school aged children (5-12). The program will run Monday to Friday from Monday, September 23 through to Friday, October 4 from 9:00am onwards and children can be picked up between 3:30pm and 4pm. If required children can be booked in for extra time, finishing the day at 5:30pm for a small additional cost. For more information on available spaces or costs, contact Shaban at Premier Soccer on 0401 843 372 or register online at www.premiersoccer.com.au
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New season style arrives at Patsys LATEST STYLES IN STORE… Just Me Patsy has a fabulous range of new season colours and styles in store now. Pictured, Store Owner, Patsy Winter. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
EVERY woman can discover their own guilty little pleasure or perfect accessory at Just Me Patsy and with a huge range of new season colours and styles just arrived, there’s plenty to enjoy. Store Owner, Patsy Winter said, “There’s so much new season stock in store, from bags clutches and fascinators to the ‘Mighty Purse Handbag Butler’ which is a girls best friend, it charges your phone, keeps you in contact and even keeps you playing Candy Crush for longer (for the fanatics). “We have some fantastic hats and fascinators
that are so wonderful I’m even tempted to go the races just so I can wear one. “The store is bursting with colours. Beautiful pewter, silver, metallic and just a smorgasbord of every colour imaginable. “We also have the new blinged ‘Slumbies’ for the ultimate in fashion slippers as well as caftans, sarongs, bags, hats, jewellery, accessories, beautiful cotton nighties and pyjamas and a huge range of feel good accessories to simply spoil ourselves. “We also have a range of beautiful designs in travel luggage and accessories to cater to the
intrepid traveller during all seasons, all year round.” Just Me Patsy has a great range of quality products across their hand selected range including the latest style from brands like Possum Merino, Etiquette, Catherine Manuell Designs and Spencer and Rutherford to mention a few. Open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm, Fridays from 10am to 7pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Come in and sample the new season styles at Just Me Patsy, 189a Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 1755.
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Shepparton Art Museum CURRENT EXHIBITION ‘Kate Murphy – Probable Portraits’ Date: Friday, September 13 to Sunday, November 24 Time: 10am to 4pm daily Kate Murphy: Probable Portraits is the largest display of video art ever presented at SAM. The exhibition includes a series of video portraits exploring the lives of every-day Australians, including the artist’s mother and siblings, a Greek-Australian migrant family, primary school children, and an aspiring child pop-singer living in the UK. Six video installations utilising stateof-the-art video projections, monitors and surround sound technology fill the two downstairs exhibition spaces.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ‘Me and My Wild Imagination for Children and Teens (two separate workshops)’ Date: Tuesday, October 1 Time: 10:30am to noon (5-9 years) and 2pm to 4pm (10-15 years) Cost: $13 per child per workshop (Friends of SAM $10) Bookings are essential on (03) 5832 9861 This workshop will inspire young children and teens to use their wild imagination and creativity to tell a story about themselves and the world around them. Participants will make their picture come alive through drawing and painting. Please bring a smock.
GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE… Pictured, Lisa Maxfield and Tracey Collins from Campbell’s Soups Factory Outlet. Photo: Alicia Niglia. FANTASTIC FREE ACTIVITIES… Shepparton Marketplace will be filled with fascinating cosmic adventures and creative craft activities these school holidays. Pictured, sisters, Nadia Ruggi, 5 and Mia Ruggi, 8 from Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Locally produced family favourite IN addition to being the world’s largest soup manufacturer, Campbell’s here in the Goulburn Valley are also a leading producer of juice beverages and fully natural cooking real stocks. At the Campbell’s Soups Factory Outlet everything in stock is made on site in the state of the art factory facility. Campbell’s pride themselves on good old fashioned friendly service. Operated by Campbell’s employees, the shop is open to the public Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm and some public holidays. There is a variety of soup available to be sampled each day ranging from one of Australia’s biggest wet soup brands, Country Ladle, Chunky, Fully Loaded, or Red and White - both canned and microwave varieties. You can also sample the great tasting V8 juices packed with the goodness of vegetables, three serves of ‘veg’ per 250ml glass, or the V8 fruit and vegetable juices, one serve of ‘veg’ and 1 serve of fruit per 250ml glass, feel good from inside out. You can purchase products individually or mix and match a carton. Right now you can enjoy specials such as Chunky Loaded Spanish Chorizo and Pasta 12x505g for $26 per case, Red and White Tomato Andy Warhol 12 x 420g for $12 per case, Mix and Match 6x1 litre Real Stock Chicken Salt reduced or Beef Salt reduced for $10 per case and V8 Hot n Spicy or Tropical 6x1.25 litre for $6 per case. The Campbell’s Soup Factory Outlet shop has been in operation for over 20 years servicing local as well as travelling tourists from Australia wide and overseas. The store is located at 55 Lemnos North Road, Lemnos. Phone 5833 3507 or view the website at www.campbellsoup.com.au
A space aged school holidays THE Shepparton Marketplace will provide a fascinating and entertaining program filled with cosmic adventures under the Cosmodome these school holidays. Throughout week one of the school holidays, from September 23 to September 27, the Shepparton Marketplace will feature an action packed daily movie schedule under the Cosmodome. Featuring Down to Earth, Cardboard Rocket, Under the Weather, Oasis in Space, Earth’s Wild Ride, Dawn of the Space Age and followed by Stellarium Sky Watch and Astronomy providing an insight into the ‘imaginarium’ which is space and the practice of astronomy for children of all ages.
All movies and activities throughout the school holidays program are free, however, bookings are essential for the Cosmodome daily movie schedule as there are limited spaces per session. During the second week of the school holidays, from September 30 to October 4, the Shepparton Marketplace will also provide a schedule of creative craft activities for some hands on and creative fun. The Shepparton Marketplace is proud to offer these fantastic free school holiday activities for families across the region. To ensure your place in the Cosmodome, phone 5821 3533 and come along to the Shepparton Marketplace, the place to be these school holidays.
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