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Special Kensington Gardens Open Day Wrap-Around

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2017

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OPEN DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 10AM TO 4PM

Now you’re living! Drop in to see what Kensington Gardens can do for your next stage of life

Your new, secure lifestyle is awaiting you at Kensington Gardens, and on Saturday, October 14, you will have the chance to see what the premier estate has to offer during a special Open Day event.

ith state-of-the-art facilities and a range of great activities, living as part of the Kensington Gardens family has never looked

so good. From the library, bar, pool and cinema complex to the range of social activities including walking groups, camp oven nights,

cards, snooker, aqua aerobics and more, there is always something to keep you entertained. Kensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Our Open Day is a great way to drop in and really get to see what the facilities, homes and the lifestyle on offer are like. Continued on page 2

THE KENSINGTON LIFESTYLE DIFFERENCE… Kensington Gardens is holding their 2017 Open Day on Saturday, October 14, where the local and wider communities are being invited to drop in and have a chat with residents and staff. Photo: Supplied.

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Open Day Saturday 14th October 10am to 4pm

DOORS OPEN TO DISCOVER KENSINGTON… The Kensington Gardens Open Day is a great way to discover the Kensington Gardens lifestyle difference. Photo: David Lee.

Now you’re living! “You can 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.

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e will have a barbeque lunch in the alfresco area and you can enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. “We will have plenty of entertainment on the day with a 95.3 Triple M live broadcast

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from 10am to 2pm and there will be live music in the alfresco area, line dancing, model helicopter flying lessons and more. “We now have 123 homes occupied in Stages 1, 2 and 3A and 4. There is currently 24 new house lots in Stage 4 and we are excited to announce that we are in the final planning approval stage to add an additional 37 lots to suit various home designs in our Stage 5 development. “ We e n c o u r a g e m e m b e r s o f t h e community to compare what we offer. We pride ourselves on the quality of our brick and mortar homes and on the premier lifestyle opportunities that we offer. We don’t think you’ll find better anywhere else. “Most importantly though, we care about the members of our community and nothing is too much trouble to ensure that they enjoy an amazing and vibrant lifestyle. “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.

A message from Kensington Gardens manager,

Peter Stanbrook As manager, I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend our Open Day on Saturday, October 14.

ur Open Day gives you a great opportunity to inspect our beautiful estate and our current display home as well as meet with our residents to hear their story on life at Kensington Gardens. Find out what lifestyle opportunities you could have by becoming a future resident. Discover for yourself the true meaning of our corporate message ‘Now your living.’ We have entertainment performing during the day as well as resident groups participating in regular activities that take place in the $4.5M Club House and surrounds. Feel free to join in and have some fun! Our residents will be cooking up a storm on our barbeques, so you can enjoy a free sausage or hamburger throughout the day. Enjoy a drink at the bar or a cup of coffee or tea. We continue to grow and you will discover that our concept is very different to the traditional retirement village. We have many home plans that vary in size and price to suit most budgets. Why not take the time on Saturday 14 to pop in and see for yourself? I look forward to seeing you on the day.

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Open Day Saturday 14th October 10am to 4pm SAFOR LE

Enjoy every day with access to stateof-the-art facilities

SAFOR LE

St Andrews Design (Unit #36)... This luxurious three bedroom home has an ensuite to the main, separate bathroom, laundry, two living areas consisting of kitchen/meals area and separate lounge room, a double garage, an under cover alfresco area and has a total area of 202m2.

Kirkland Plus (Unit #110)... With three bedrooms on offer, an ensuite to the main, separate bathroom, laundry, open plan living consisting of kitchen, dining area and family room, a single garage with 4m step-out and coming to a total area of 184m2 it’s hard to walk past the Kirkland Plus. This is one of our most popular home designs and it is easy to see why.

While living in your own home outside of Kensington Gardens, you often have to go out in order to enjoy activities such as going to the movies, swimming, or a trip to the library to borrow that book you have heard so much about. At Kensington Gardens, you won’t have to leave the estate grounds to do all of this and more.

rom visiting the on-site library, joining in a social game of croquet, catching up with friends at the bar, taking a dip in the pool, creating something new or fixing something in the workshop, getting your hands dirty in the vegetable patch or simply relaxing in the gold class cinema, Kensington Gardens has it all. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “With so much on offer at Kensington Gardens, there really is something to appeal to everyone, and you can do as much or as little as you like. “As well as our top quality facilities on offer, we also have something for those who enjoy taking a break and hitching up the van. Kensington Gardens’ caravan and RV storage is perfect and offers a fully secure undercover parking to ensure that your caravan or RV is safe when you’re at home and then you can head off travelling whenever it suits you, knowing your home is looked after in your absence.”

Live your premium lifestyle sooner If you are looking to make the move to Kensington Gardens and wish to save on construction time, so that you can live your premium lifestyle sooner? Well now you can, with two wonderful and luxurious homes currently up for resale.

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 necessarily want to have to await construction time frames.” To find out more about the two homes on offer, drop in to Kensington Gardens at 80 Channel Road, Shepparton, phone 5820 5100 or visit on the Open Day.

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Open Day Saturday 14th October 10am to 4pm

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO... From camp oven nights to walking groups, residents at Kensington Gardens are always kept entertained. Photo: Supplied.

As much entertainment as you want Life is never boring for residents at Kensington Gardens. There is always something to do or be involved in, so when you get that itch, there will be something waiting that will appeal to everybody. But, you can be as involved, active and social as you like.

rom the increasingly popular camp oven nights, 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 just to name some of what you can enjoy at Kensington Gardens, and all at your leisure. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “It’s

important to be active and keep your mind active, and this can be done while enjoying being in the company of others. “We have many activities on our program and residents can do as much or as little as they like, or they can just sit back and have a chat in our facilities. “At Kensington Gardens, we offer the opportunity to enjoy a shared connection with people of the same age, to discover shared interests and create lasting friendships.”

“We are free to just enjoy ourselves” A GREAT MOVE… Local residents, Ian and Sue Martin made the move to Kensington Gardens in April this year and say that it has been a great move. Photo: David Lee.

In April this year, Ian and Sue Martin from Shepparton made the move to Kensington Gardens after having spent 37 years living in the area, and both of them say that they will never look back.

an and Sue said, “Kensington Gardens is an attractive place to live and has great facilities. We decided to move here because we thought it would suit our lifestyle and we were right. The home designs are just fantastic. “We travel a bit and so it is convenient from that point of view. It also provides somewhere to store the caravan. “We are making a lot of new friends here and there is such a great range of activities available. I (Ian) play cards, fly the helicopters and spend some time out in the community Page 4 – Special Kensington Gardens Open Day Wrap-Around, October 2017, The Adviser

shed. I (Sue) enjoy the aqua aerobics, the gymnasium and craft group. We also have drinks on a Friday night and attend various social functions. It’s been great. “We love that everything is looked after for us. We are free to just enjoy ourselves. “To anybody out there in the community thinking about making a lifestyle change, we encourage you to come and have a look and give it some serious consideration…don’t leave it until it’s too late to enjoy it.”

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Hoare appointed new director

COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 Letters to the Editor | page 8 New EPA Officer | page 14 Supercare Pharmacy for Shepparton | page 3

GIRLS FOOTY TEAM CELEBRATE FINALS with aged care residents

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Community recognises 543 local businesses

GREATER Shepparton City Council has appointed Phillip Hoare as its new director infrastructure/city engineer, who began the role from Monday last week. Mr Hoare has a strong connection to Greater Shepparton having been born, raised and educated in the area. He also lives locally and comes from a family with a farming background in the area. Continued on page 15

BUSINESSES RECOGNISED… From left, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte and engineering manager, Paul Moore are pleased to once again be the major sponsor for the 2017 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards. This year’s awards night of nights this Friday will see the winners of each of this year’s categories announced as well as the Hall of Fame recipient. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards ANOTHER successful year of paying recognition to the work that local businesses are doing concludes this Friday night. Each of the 100 finalists as part of the 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards are eagerly awaiting who will be named victors of each of the categories, and who will come

out on top as this year’s Hall of Fame winner. Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone said, “This year we have once again seen a rise in the number of nominations we received. In total we received over 543 nominations, which is almost 50 more than last year.

This is a really positive indication for the business awards because it highlights that our nomination processes are reaching ‘Greater Shepparton’ and going forward, this move will make our business community stronger in all areas. Continued on page 19

NEWS

FUNDRAISING DINNER EVENT… Relay for Life ‘Foyer for Life’ team captain, Caitlyn Hay and a group of youths from the Shepparton Youth Foyer have organised a special dinner event at Bill and Beats to help raise funds in the fight to find a cure for cancer. Photo: Abby McCurdy.

Youth foyer joins the fight for cancer cure By Abby McCurdy T H E you ng p e ople o c c upy i ng t he Shepparton Youth Foyer can be described quite simply as generous. This is shown in many ways with them supporting the community in all forms, the most recent being their ongoing participation in the Relay for Life. Just like last year, a group of youths are helping to raise funds in the fight to beat cancer. Having each been touched by the loss caused by cancer, the team, who have dubbed themselves ‘Foyer for Life,’ will not only be taking part in the Relay for Life but have also organised a special fundraising dinner at Bill and Beats. Running on October 11, the student run dinner will see 100 come together to provide support for the cause, and will enjoy complementary wine on arrival, live music, by local youths, Slade and Moon and will hear from guest speakers who have been touched by cancer.

Event organiser and team captain, Caitlyn Hay said, “Last year we raised $1,000 but this year we are trying to beat that and hope to raise $5,000. “The dinner will help to increase our skill set and 50 percent of what is raised on the night will go toward our fundraising goal. “We are also selling tie dye shirts, homemade soy candles and heat packs. “Each of us has lost someone to, or been affected by, cancer in some way. My nan lost the fight in her battle with cancer in August this year, and I have also lost other family members to cancer. “To be able to provide support and funding for a cure for cancer means a lot to all of us.” Tickets for the event are $80 per person, and there are only 20 spots left. For further information, find ‘Shepparton Youth Foyer Relay For Life Fundraiser’ on Facebook.

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NEWS

Round-the-clock care for Shepparton LOCAL residents will have the chance to benefit from round-the-clock-care with the introduction of Shepparton’s first Supercare Pharmacy. Shepparton’s Chemist Warehouse city will join the current 12 Supercare Pharmacies across the state and will be open 24/7 with a nurse on-site from 6pm to 10pm daily, help thousands more people get the healthcare and advice they need when they need it. Since July 2016, there have been more

than 81,000 visits to Supercare Pharmacies between 10pm and 7am. There have also been more than 5,000 episodes of care provided by nursing staff. Around 30 percent of Supercare Pharmacy visitors would have gone to hospital if the pharmacy or nursing service had not been available. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp announced the next local 24-hour Supercare Pharmacies to open by June 30, 2018.

“It can be an awful feeling when your child is sick in the middle of night. The Shepparton Chemist Warehouse Pharmacy will give local families the peace of mind that round-theclock care is nearby, when they need it most. “Our hospital emergency departments have been under pressure this flu season. Supercare Pharmacies have already started making a real difference, providing another option for families, and helping to ease the load, late at night,” Mr Gepp said.

Works continue on Welsford and Nixon

WORKS CONTINUE… Road works at the intersection of Nixon and Welsford Streets has re-commenced. Photo: Supplied.

WORKS on the $2.6M Welsford Street and Nixon Street intersection re-commenced last week, with the latest stage expected to continue for the next few weeks. The latest works will be carried out in the area immediately east and west of Welsford Street and are part of the overall redevelopment of the street, which once completed, will see the installation of double lanes heading both north and south along Welsford Street, the installation of traffic signals at the corner of Nixon and Welsford Streets as well as the installation of drainage, excavation and installation of trees and the removal and installation of parking bays.

Greater Shepparton City Council manager projects, Dylan Hesselberg said those with caravans and trailers wanting to access the Visitor Centre opposite the Queens Gardens can still access the caravan parking zone. “Business operators have been notified of the timing. We apologise for any inconvenience and ask the community to comply with all traffic management signage for their own safety, that of pedestrians, other travellers and road workers. “When all stages of the Welsford Street works are finished we will have a much improved road that allows traffic travelling north/south to bypass the city centre,” Dylan said.

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NEWS

Tatura school finalist in sustainability awards TATURA Primary School has been named a finalist in Victoria’s biggest sustainability awards for schools. Tatura Primary School has been named as one of four finalists in the category Student Action Team of the Year for their waste reduction program. Enviro Kids, a group of 12 students elected from grades three to six collect weekly data about school waste, coordinate the three bin system for classrooms and awards for rubbish free lunches. The ResourceSmart Schools Awards is celebrating its tenth anniversary and marking it with the announcement of the Leadership School of the Year and the School of the Decade awards. Member for Nor t her n Vic toria, M a rk G epp congratulated Tatura Primary School students for their hard work to become finalists in this year’s ResourceSmart Schools Awards. “The standard for this award is very high so they have made our community proud,” Mr Gepp said. “It’s great to have a program that’s encouraging young Victorians to care about their school environment, the wider community and the world in general.” The finalists have been announced by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, ahead of the presentation ceremony in October.

A WINNING ‘DO’… GOTAFE hairdressing students took part in the Regional Worldskills competition on Monday, with Hannah Wilson being announced as the competition’s winner. Hannah is now eligible for the Worldskills Nationals, which will be held next year in Sydney. Photo: Supplied.

Students a cut above the rest GOTAFE hairdressing students showed just how much they are a cut above the rest, taking part in the Regional Worldskills competition on Monday As part of the competition, the students got to show off their skills with their own design in a cut and colour, men’s haircut and long hair. They had four weeks to prepare for the competition and in that time they got to advance their learning and practice the art of colouring. GOTAFE hairdressing trainer, Sue Egan said, “The

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students did particularly well in the colour area as they haven’t been taught how to do it in class yet. “I think worldskills builds character for the students. It shows dedication to the trade. They can have it on their resume, not many people can. “The students thoroughly enjoyed the competition. They got a lot out of it and all finished it really well.” After counting the results from the day, Hannah Wilson was announced as the winner. Hannah is now eligible for the Worldskills Nationals, which will be held next year in Sydney.

NEWS

New paintings in Maternal and Child Health Centres MATERNAL and Child Health Centres across the municipality are set to get a touch of art added to their walls with the Greater Shepparton City Council Maternal and Child Health Service, Best Start, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Lulla’s Children & Family Centre partnering to create a series of Aboriginal paintings. Over the past few months, children and parents have been busy painting the masterpieces at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Lulla’s Children & Family Centre, aiming to bring a more culturally friendly and inclusive feel to the Maternal and Child Health Centres. Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson said, “It’s great to be able to showcase the work the children create whilst bringing a more personal and cultural feel to the centres. The paintings are now on display in all of our Centres across the municipality,” Ms Thomson said. Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative chief executive officer, Lee Joachim said, “Good

ARTISTIC DISPLAY… From left, BestStart’s Belinda Whitelaw, Chris Widdicombe and Greater Shepparton City Council children’s and youth services manager, Sally Rose with some of the Aboriginal paintings that are being displayed in Maternal and Child Health Centres across the municipality. Photo: Supplied.

health and education are key to any strong society. For a child the sense of sight is key. Sense of belonging is crucial for both child and parent. It is a small start to assisting in the development of child and mother through understanding good maternal health leading to early education access.” Lulla’s Children & Family Centre chief

executive officer, Miranda Edwards said, “We want our maternal child health centres to have a strong connection to all Aboriginal children and families, these paintings share a story of a journey together that we are all on to build stronger relationships and partnerships to have the best outcome for all children.”

Locals urged to lead push for medical school THE local community is being urged to take the lead on establishing a new medical school in regional Victoria and New South Wales. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Training, Skills and Apprenticeships, Steph Ryan said, “Evidence shows that when people are educated in regional areas they are more likely to continue to live in regional communities. “La Trobe and Charles Sturt universities have been pushing for years to get approval to offer medicine at three regional campuses – one in Victoria and two in NSW.

“If it is approved by the Federal Government it would mean up to 60 students a year can undertake their entire undergraduate degree at a campus in regional Victoria. “I believe Shepparton is an ideal site and La Trobe has indicated to me they would be open to developing a campus at Shepparton if the Federal Government supported the plan.” Ms Ryan said The Nationals Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has been working to advance an end-to-end undergraduate medical school. “La Trobe’s proposal will give students from

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rural and regional areas priority for places and would put Shepparton at the heart of an estimated $2B economic boost to the Murray Darling region to 2050,” Ms Ryan said. “This proposed medical school would aim to address the shortage of doctors in regional Australia by training young people who want to live and work in country areas. “A full undergraduate medical school in Shepparton would put our region on the map as a destination for higher education,” Ms Ryan said.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING THE BENALLA LIONS CLUB ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FAIR is being held on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, in the Benalla Indoor Basketball Stadium, Ackerly Avenue, Benalla. T H E SH E PPA RTON A N D DI ST R IC T PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly. The next meeting will be held at Legacy House on Tuesday, October 10. The meeting will commence at 1:30pm following a BYO lunch starting at 12:30pm. All Parkinson’s Disease sufferers and their friends are welcome. For further information, contact Peter Leahy on 5829 9411 or 0427 326 413 alternatively Kevin Robins on 0448 265 104. MERRIGUM OLD WA R E S & COLLECTABLES MARKET will run on Sunday, October 15 from 8am to 3pm at the Merrigum Hall, Morrissey Street, Merrigum. Indoor and outdoor sites from $20. Tools, furniture, appliances, bric-a-brac, electronics, clothing Devonshire tea, barbeque and more. For further information or for site availability, phone Rach on 0412 168 792. NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its September cake stall on Wednesday, October 18 at the hospital café from 8:30am until sold out. All proceeds go toward urgently needed clinical equipment for the hospital. For more details, contact Nadia on (03)5722 5069. LATIPSOH CHARITY GOLF DAY will run on Sunday, October 29 at the Jubilee Golf Club. The day will consist of three or four member teams playing an Ambrose format. The entry fee per team is $120 if you register before October 20. If you register after this date the

price increases to $140. To enter a team please contact Nadia in the Community Engagement Department on (03)5722 5069. Come along and have a great day while supporting your local hospital. BISHOP LESLIE AND THE SANDHURST DIOCESE will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, which accrued on October 13, 1917 and culminated with the astounding miracle of the sun. 11am Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo. St Brendan’s Parish is organising a whole day bus trip to the October Marian Festival in Bendigo on Sunday, October 8. All are cordially invited to join in the celebration. Bookings at St Brendan’s Parish, 121 Knight Street, Shepparton before September 22. More information on the Parish Bulletin or phone Bozena on 0426 867 647. ONGOING CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY is seeking interest for a proposed Computer Group to meet at Echuca Library on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30am. For more information, call David 0408 101 846, leave your name with library staff, or come along on the day. SHEPPARTON SUNSET CWA meets on the second Monday of each month at the Shepparton RSL, Wyndham Street, Shepparton at 7pm. New members are welcome. For further information, please phone Maree Agius on 0408 150 266. SHEPPARTON BRIDGE CLUB meets from 7pm Monday at U3A Hall Esson Street. Members are required to join Goulburn Valley U3A. For more information, phone Derek Poulton 5825 4112 or John Moore 0438 455

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For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 55 words or less.

741 or refer to the website www.wix.com/ sheppartonbridgeclub/2013 SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTERS Want to learn how to communicate more effectively and improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Shepparton Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm, The Mechanics Institute Hall, 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone 0428 778 007. FREE SOUP KITCHEN Available Mon to Fri 5pm-6pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, next to Skate Park, and Wednesdays 5pm-6pm at North Community House, Parkside Drive, Shepparton; Opportunity Shop, 4 Mill Street, Mooroopna; Numurkah Park, Melville Street, Numurkah; Hogan Street, Tatura; and in Nathalia and Kyabram. IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING CAUSING YOU CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected. For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 1300 252 666. ESHCOL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets from 10:30am on the fourth Monday of every month. New and unaffiliated members are welcome to join and partners are welcome for lunch. For further information or enquiries, phone 5824 1274 or 5825 2142. SHEPPARTON SOROPTIMIST CLUB meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Peppermill Inn, GV Highway in Kialla from 6pm for a 6:30pm dinner meeting with guest speakers. If you are interested in joining a service club, helping the community and making new friends, contact Jeanette 5823 1985.

HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB is open from 9:30am to 12 noon at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Drop in and join us to enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Listen to conversations provided to guide you on your life journey. Guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am. Morning tea and activities available. For further information, phone 5823 3200 or follow them on Facebook. T H E COBR A M SPI R I T UA L C E N T R E meets the first Sunday of the month at the Koonoomoo Recreation Reserve at 2pm. All welcome. Any enquiries can be made by calling Irene on 0438 135 188. ORCHARD DAY CLUB meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Shepparton RSL for friendly company, gentle exercises, mind games, cards, guest speakers, bus tours and a delicious lunch. All ages and genders welcome. Phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838. CWA OF VIC INC. invites fellow craft lovers to Shepparton East Football Club clubrooms on Central Avenue in Shepparton East for craft and friendship with no obligations. Meetings are held on the first Monday of month at 10am. Learn new crafts, update your knowledge or just sit and work on your craft. Refreshment facilities available. BYO lunch. $3 donation to cover costs. Phone Gwenda 0409 182 451 for further information. Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser. com.au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor

We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain.

GOTAFE NOT UNDER PRESSURE Dear Editor, I write in response to recent statements from Deputy Nationals Leader, Steph Ryan about GOTAFE (published in The Adviser, September 27). She has claimed GOTAFE is under financial pressure. The fact is GOTAFE posted a $2.1M surplus in 2016 compared to a $10.9M deficit in 2014 under the Liberal National Coalition. State Government operating contributions also increased in 2016, up from $33M in 2014 to $41M in 2016. Steph Ryan should be asking her coalition colleague and Shepparton based former minister and current Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell what she did to stop the cuts when they were in government. Steph Ryan is yet to outline her plan for TAFE. Yours sincerely, The Hon Gayle Tierney Minister for Training and Skills

DISAPPOINTED IN OUR LOCAL MEMBER Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment at the response from the Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed to an email I sent her on July 6 regarding the termination of three experienced directors from the GV Health Board, despite all three having applied to extend their tenure. Ms Sheed took over two months to respond and then just fobbed me off, telling me to write to the Health Minister myself because she was an independent member and couldn’t help me. As our local member, it is Ms Sheed’s job to address any issue that people in her electorate raise. She should have been making sure the representation on GV Health Board was either retained or if needed changing making sure suitable replacements were in place by July 1 to retain a complete board as currently there are two vacancies on the GV Health Board still unfilled despite nearly three months having passed by. Ms Sheed should be advocating on the issue for the betterment of GV Health. M s Sheed is close to the L abor Government and votes with them on issues that her electorate may not support, but when she tries to get assistance from the government and have input on issues that

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affect the Shepparton electorate she gets ignored. Is this the power of an independent member? Yours sincerely, Gwen Parsons Shepparton

DARLING RIVER Dear Editor, I have just completed a trip along the Darling River and what I have seen is a river system mostly in complete chaos. I really wonder why the very contentious basin plan is called the Murray Darling Basin Plan, somewhere along the way those hundreds of experts in Canberra with their marvellous computer modelling have largely forgotten about the Darling River. The lower Darling’ is barely flowing and the salt levels are increasing dramatically. The same rules that have been applied to the Murray River irrigation system must be applied to the Darling River. It really breaks your heart to hear all of the stories of woe, farmers are doing it hard enough in Australia, dry times are here again for a lot and idiotic government energy policies has put their energy bills out of control, no wonder the average age of farmers is getting older all the time. T he Menindee Lakes need to be maintained as they supply a wonderful water source for Broken Hill along with sustaining an amazing amount of wildlife. The argument that they evaporate quickly is wrong and can be countered by the 2,000 gigalitres of water each year needed to keep the once saline lower lakes a fresh water system. If we are to have a fair basin plan then it must encompass the whole river systems including the lower lakes. I am completely bamboozled by the NSW government’s idea to build a 500km pipeline from the Murray River to Broken Hill. The water is already there. Quite a few locals there told me the mineral sand mines want more water, hence the pipeline. So many years since the Basin Plan began and it is enveloped in more controversy than ever. Yours sincerely, Peter Gilmour Cobram

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Planting inspiring and truly beautiful garden ideas

UNIQUE, RUSTIC AND BEAUTIFUL… Flourish On McLennan business owner, Michelle Banfield and nursery manager Deb King have worked together to create a gorgeous new nursery in Mooroopna. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By Nicholise Garner SOME people have an obvious eye for detail and a naturally artistic flare, which despite trying, I can never seem to master. I’ve discovered this gorgeous little nursery in Mooroopna that screams creativity and frankly I’ve been hoping to get the opportunity to write about it. Michelle Banfield is a landscape designer and horticulturist who’s enjoyed 15 years of designing and landscaping around the GV region prior to starting her very unique and gorgeous nursery, ‘Flourish On McLennan.’ Not only does the nursery offer wonderfully unique gifts and plants as well as inspiring creativity, but Michelle and nursery manager Deb King, are just so warm and lovely to speak to, they’re happy to offer advice. Page 10 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1374 Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Michelle said, “We love to re-use and re-purpose items. I don’t like to see things go to waste and one of my favourites things to do is to inspire people in simple ways, which highlight nature’s rustic beauty. “I also try to keep our prices affordable and we’ve been able to achieve that by propagating a lot of our plants and offering a lower resale point. Ultimately, we love what we do and we hope that’s evident in the beautiful space we’ve created.” W h e t h e r yo u’r e l o o k i n g f o r a n inexpensive and thoughtful desktop gift, some plants, garden furniture or inspiration, Flourish On McLennan is well worth a visit. Open Wednesday through to Sunday, visit Flourish Landscapes at 120 McLennan Street, Mooroopna.

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Stamp duty payable on certain H S transfers between spouses and domestic partners

LET THE GREENMONTS TEAM HELP YOU… Greenmonts Legal lawyer, Daniel Evans (left), property lawyer, Emma Milne and practice manager, Kris Moore (right) have all the latest information and advice on purchasing an investment property. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

THE stamp duty exemption on transfers of property between spouses and domestic partners recently changed. Since the budget announcement earlier this year and with the exception of principal place of residence or relationship breakdowns, the Victoria Government has withdrawn the exemption for payment of stamp duty between spouses and domestic partners. How might this change affect you? It used to be that investment properties or holiday houses were exempt from stamp duty. However, from July 1, 2017, the exemption no longer applies and stamp duty is payable in respect of such transfers based on the current market value of the transferring property. What can you do? Consider altering how your asset is being held the next time you pack your bags, fishing rods, and a good book for the weekend getaway. A loop hole

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is still available for those keen to buy the investment property - have you considered a trust structure? Greenmonts can assist you with creation of your structural needs, whether it be establishing a new structure or restructuring an established entity. Greenmonts’ service is built around industry needs. Their system is trusted by market leading advisors, lawyers, accountants, and financial planners for all their client’s incorporation services needs. They understand that driving efficiency, improving you r bot tom line whilst delivering positive outcomes to you and your clients is vital. If you are considering a trust structure, have queries around your investment structure, or thinking of buying a holiday home, now is the time to seek advice from the team at Greenmonts on (03)9855 2295.

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Under new management IN any home, the flooring you choose has a huge impact on the liveability and style of your home, whether it be a renovation, a new build or make over, flooring can make the world of difference. Under ne w m a n age m e nt , H& T F lo or world h ave b e e n prov id i n g f loor i ng solut ion s to Sheppa r ton for more than 17 years now and new owner, Tim Polis says there are plenty of flooring options to suit all styles and budgets, especially with the latest technologically advanced products now available. Tim said, “Vinyl planks are our biggest seller because not only do they look great with so many contemporary designs, they are hardy, easy to keep clean, can take water without damage and are an affordable option. “We offer a variet y of f looring opt ions i nclud i ng c a r pet , t i mber, laminate, vinyl planks, sheet vinyl, and more recently we’ve been able to offer polished concrete as an option… as well as provide a sanding service.” Visit the team at H&T Floorworld at 9 Benalla Road, Shepparton to look at their range of flooring or to talk to the team about their services and getting a free quote or phone 5821 3115.

EXPANSIVE RANGE OF FLOORING… Speak to H&T Floorworld business owner, Tim Polis about your flooring needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Darby’s Paints trade night GET ALONG TO THE TRADE NIGHT… Darby’s Paints store manager Megan Brown invites you all to the Darby’s Paints trade night, October 11th at 5.30pm. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

I N any arena, industry professionals generally know who the leaders are and where the best supplies come from, and to anyone who is connected to the automotive paint trade, the team at Darby’s Paints are running a trade night with demonstrations and products to peak anyone’s interest.

Darby’s Paints store manager, Megan Brown said, “Come and join us on our trade night! We will be joined by a range of suppliers doing demonstrations and showing their product ranges. Blackline and Finixa have a huge range of panel shop equipment and sundry items such as tools and sand papers. Rupes supply sanders, polishers, cutting compounds and spray equipment. DNA Paints have specialised paints such as candys, mutant crystals, virtual chrome, flakes and marbilizer and they will be showing how these awesome custom finishes are done. Iwata will be showing their range of spray guns, air brushes, spray masks and equipment. We’ll also have the guys from Juice and Toughseal with their range of cutting compounds and paint protection!” Visit Darby’s paints for all of your Auto, Industrial and Marine paint supplies and join them at the trade night on Wednesday, October 11th from 5.30pm. For a fun and informative night, a chance to network, there will be raffles, product demos, refreshments and a BBQ. Call Darby’s paints on 5821 0111 for more information.

New EPA officer for Shepparton A N E W E nv i ron ment P rote c t ion Authority Victoria (EPA) officer has started working with Greater Shepparton City Council with the aim to increase protection for the local environment. Greater Shepparton’s new EPA officer, Heath Robison began work on Monday, September 25 and is part of a pilot program, Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment’ (OPLE), that will see EPA officers work with selected councils across Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said, “The start of the new officer, under the Andrews Labor Government’s new OPLE, will see EPA officers work with selected councils across Victoria, and Greater Shepparton City Council is among the first to benefit.” EPA acting CEO, Tim Eaton said the OPLE program will build on EPA’s existing relationships with local councils. “W hile we already work closely together on many issues, having a dedicated resource through the OPLE program will mean there is faster identification and resolution of local pollution problems,” Mr Eaton said. “OPL E officers will respond to pollution reports, provide information and education activities to support the prevention of pollution, and undertake proactive inspections of premises.” Page 14 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1374 Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Hoare appointed new director HE has completed a civil engineering deg ree at Monash Universit y in M elb ou r ne a nd h a s p o s t g radu at e diplomas in Water Engineering, Municipal Engineering & Management and was also a participant in the Fairley Leadership program in 2001. With a career of approximately 30 years, Phil worked initially in local government, including time with the City of Shepparton in the late ‘80s to early ‘90s, before moving to the water industry where he has worked with Goulburn Murray Water for 22 years. Ph i l’s ex p er ienc e i nclude s s en ior management roles across a broad range of business functions including infrastructure management activities such as design and construction, strategic asset management, project management; customer service and operational roles covering administration, strategic business planning, customer engagement and consultation. Phil said, “I have four children and together with my par tner Helen we enjoy spending time with family and friends, my personal interests include fishing, watching and playing sport. I’m

FORWARD THINKING… Phillip Hoare has been appointed as Greater Shepparton City Council’s new director infrastructure/city engineer. Photo: Supplied.

a keen cyclist and enjoy Australian Rules particularly when Richmond is winning. “I have a strong affinity and connection to the region and a passion to ensure it is an enjoyable, safe and prosperous place to live.” “I a m com m it ted to ensu r i ng t he

infrastructure directorate is vibrant, forward thinking and customer focused and that the team are proud of the services they provide to the community. These services need to be innovative, effective and efficient and meet the community’s expectations.”

DIY fun this October at Bunnings SPRING is in full bloom this month at Bunnings Shepparton with free adults and kids DIY workshops taking place every Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm. The workshops will provide participants with the skills and confidence to get outdoors and enjoy the best of the season with hands-on DIY projects. Kids can also join in the DIY fun and participate in the free kid’s DIY workshops, held in-store every Saturday and Sunday. For further information, visit Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton at 90-94 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone 5820 2200.

ADULT DIY WORKSHOPS

KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS

September 30 and October 1

October 7 and October 8

October 14 and October 15

October 21 and October 22

October 28 and October 29

SPRING WORKSHOPS

GARDENING WORKSHOPS

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GARDEN CREATURES WORKSHOPS

SAVE ENERGY AND WATER WORKSHOPS WATER SAVING WORKSHOPS DECKING DIY WORKSHOPS OUTDOOR PROJECT DIY WORKSHOPS

ART CLASS WORKSHOPS

HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS

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First intake of Agribusiness students commence THIRTY-ONE students from across all of La Trobe University’s campuses will come together in Shepparton in the first of the intensive bloc mode subjects as part of the first intake of the new Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness). The regionally delivered and focussed intensive subject delivery is a cornerstone of this degree and is a key point of difference in that it enables the integration of regional agribusiness leaders in the development and delivery of curriculum. A key fo c us of t he A g r ibusi ne ss Management subject is the recognition and understanding of the complexities impacting decision-making at points all along the supply chain. A feature of this subject is a panel

discussion between students and leaders of a variety of agribusiness related entities that enables students to reconcile the lessons of the lecture hall with the actual experience of managers in the field. In addition to the integration of the industry representatives in the delivery of curriculum, students will also be engaging directly with agribusiness managers through site visits to van den Berg Dairy at Katamatite and Plunketts Orchards in Mooroopna. The two businesses are recognised amongst their peers as leading businesses in their field. Additionally, the visits provide the opportunity for students to continue to develop their understanding of the nuances of managing agribusiness entities.

COURSE BEGINS… Students from across all of La Trobe University’s campuses came together in Shepparton in the first of the intensive block mode subjects as part of the first intake of the new Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) course. Photo: Supplied.

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You’re invited to play croquet at Lifestyle Shepparton

You don’t have to have cancer to read this ad.

OVER 50s community Lifestyle Shepparton has a popular new feature already proving a hit with home owners - a croquet court! To celebrate the fun new addition to the community’s impressive list of 5-star resortstyle facilities, the Greater Shepparton community is warmly invited to attend the official opening of the croquet court on Saturday, October 7 from 11am to 2pm. Swing a mallet around the brand new green while enjoying free food and drinks, including a barbeque lunch, barista-made coffee and wine tastings from Fowles Wine. If you’re also keen to explore downsizing into Lifestyle Shepparton, talk to home owners who’ve already made the move, view the display homes and take a tour

of the community facilities including the clubhouse, bowling green, tennis court, outdoor aqua club with poolside cabana, indoor pool and spa, private cinema and more. An easy, low-impact and social activity, croquet is a popular sport for over 50s that helps improve overall health and wellness. Already committed converts to the game, Lifestyle Shepparton’s large crew of regular croquet enthusiasts will be there to welcome newcomers onto the green for a hit and a giggle. Lifestyle Shepparton’s croquet court will certainly be the site of much fun and friendly competition over the spring and summer months ahead. Come join in!

Saturday October 7, 11am to 2pm, Lifestyle Shepparton, 65 Channel Road, Shepparton.

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SWING THE MALLET ON THE BRAND NEW GREEN… Lifestyle Shepparton home owners, Barry and Jenny Gaskett are enjoying croquet together. Photo: Supplied.

Cancer Council Helpline has been helping Victorians cope with cancer since 1990. What’s more, we also offer assistance to their family and friends. So, if you are in need of support or reliable information, call us and speak to a cancer nurse. Because we know you don’t have to have cancer to be affected by it.

Crime trending up in Shepparton C R I M E i n S h e pp a r to n r e m a i n s a problem, with a 13.72 percent rise since December 2014. Between June 2016 and June 2017 in Shepparton, theft has increased to 1,380, up from 1,319 the year before. Drug use and possession has sk y ro cketed si nce Ju ne 2015 i n Shepparton, from 232 to 328 and assault is also up – from 506 to 519. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria, Luke O’Sullivan said the latest statistics released by the Crime Statistics Agency showed an alarming rise in violent crime across Victoria. “C r i m e i s up 13 .7 2 p e r c e n t i n

Shepparton and there’s been a 5 percent rise in property and deception offences since June 2016,” Luke said. “Violent crime is on the rise – that is what worries our community. That is what keeps our community awake at night. “Dan iel A nd rews must adopt the L iberal-Nationals toug h mandator y sentencing policy to stop the revolving door of soft justice and sentencing under his Melbourne-centric Labor Government. “Repeat violent offenders should serve mandatory jail times, not be out in the community committing more violent crimes.”

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Secure your block at Northlinks now

CHOOSING where to build the house of your dreams is a major decision that will impact your social networks, access to community services, travel times and school options for kids. Set in and amongst towering eucalyptus trees and the picturesque Hill Top Golf Club, Northlinks Estate offers a lifestyle that many can only dream of. Generous lot sizes combine with the beauty and space of the adjoining course and waterways, to give a sense of space and tranquility that is very easy to appreciate, but very difficult to match. This meticulously planned estate offers parks and public space in abundance, as well as the clubhouse, bistro and bowling greens just a fairways stroll away. Northlinks Estate project director, Paul Ranson said, “Blocks are selling fast and I’d strongly encourage people to get in early as stages 10 and 11 of Northlinks Estate are coming to a close. There are only 13 stages all together and considering Northlinks’ tremendous value and unique setting, these blocks will sell quickly.” For enquiries, speak to Brett Creighton on 0418 399 640 of Ruralco in Tatura, Terry Sheils on 0448 573 820 of Kevin Hick Real Estate Shepparton or take a look at the website at www. northlinkstatura.com.au to learn more. PICTURESQUE LIFESTYLE… Ruralco Property real estate consultant, Brett Creighton and Kevin Hicks Real Estate real estate consultant, Terry Shiels. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Announcing the finalists

2017

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Celebrating our local business community

Community recognises 543 local businesses SPONSORS AWAIT THIS YEAR’S WINNERS… From left, 2017 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards sponsors, Greater Shepparton City Council acting tourism coordinator, Kim Robson, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone, La Trobe University community engagement coordinator, Kristina Marko, Shepparton Show Me marketing coordinator, Mat Innes-Irons, Greater Shepparton Business Centre administration officer, Jo Rathjen, WIN Television manager, Stephen Mullins, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte, The Adviser general manager – sales, Will Adams, White King-Pental engineering manager, Paul Moore, 95.3 Triple M sales director, Steve Hetherton, GOTAFE manager marketing & creative services, Larissa Falla, Tourism Greater Shepparton president, Ross Graham, Fix Muscle Performance pilates and yoga liaison, Sebastiana Natalizio, WDEA Employment employment consultant, Rob McAdam and GV Health executive director workforce, Stacey Weeks. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

continued from front page “IT is great to see businesses being recognised for the fantastic work they do. “We have nominees from a diverse range of businesses, reaching from as far as Murchison and Tatura. “We will have some healthy competition across all categories, especially the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Young Professional of the Year Award categories and we had a record number of nominations in the Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year category. “In fact, the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category was the most successful category this year, with 10 being nominated.

100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards “Nominees are very excited at being recognised and to be a weekly winner gives them lots of incentive to continue the great work they are doing. “This year we have welcomed two new sponsors including WDEA Employment and FIX Muscle Performance. Our media partners, 95.3 Triple M, WIN TV and The Adviser have also done a great job with advertising, which

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has been outstanding and we appreciate the ongoing support which GOTAFE, Shepparton Show Me and the Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Greater Shepparton City Council, La Trobe University, Tourism Greater Shepparton, GV Health and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry continue to offer. “It was also fantastic to see that White KingPental came on board again this year as the

major sponsor. It shows their dedication to the local business community and is a great example of a local business taking pride in the region that they live and work in. “The support of our sponsors is essential in ensuring the success of the awards each year and we thank them for their commitment to recognizing our local business community at this level. “It is great to see this year that we have had quite a lot of nominations for younger business people across the community. “On behalf of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry I would like to wish all the nominees the best of luck and look forward to seeing them all at the Gala Dinner.”

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Business of the Year Awards finalists

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The Business Awards are represented again this year in three main areas including Professional Service of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by WIN Television, Trade Service of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by The Adviser and Retailer of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by 95.3 Triple M. Each Business Award winner will be awarded a $3,000 combined media business profile, courtesy of 95.3 Triple M, WIN Television and The Adviser (Conditions Apply).

Trade Service of the Year finalists

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Nishaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair & Beauty owner, Nisha Choudhary

North Vic Garage Doors co-owner, Julie Collins

Rod Wild Auto Electrical owner, Rod Wild

Maison Belle Beauty owner, Maxine Smith

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Gas Strut Recharge Shepparton owners, Gay Gerrish and Wayne Chapple

Printworks Print & Copy Solutions owner, Ken Faulkner

Asthetique Skin Care owner, Shellie Pearson and manager Brooke Allan

Country Carpet Cleaning & Restoration owners, Kelly and Paul Rummery

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Rumbalara Elders Facility director of positive ageing and disability services, Dean Walton and nurse unit manager, Tania Osborne

Merritt Funeral Services director, Garry Merritt and manager, Jan Pearce

Reid’s Pharmacy pharmacy assistant, Janine Keeshan

Brokerhouse receptionist, Kelly Simsen and director, Andrew Westblade

Kmart Tyre & Auto Service store manager, Gordon Spark

Just Jeans 2IC, Gina Trimboli and store manager, Maria Diramacca

Murchison Post Office owner, Di Colbert and manager, Damien Hutchins

Escape Travel Shepparton team leader, Kate Mudford and assistant team leader, Naomi Cooper

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Recruitment Select manager, Max Allen

Takeova Security owners Peter and Renee Carpinelli

Choice Group directors, Darren Green and Jamie Cox

ANZ Bank Shepparton regional executive, Nathan Carkeek and relationship manager, Jessica Daniel

Goulburn Valley Dental Group practice manager, Laura Kilgour and principal dentist, Dr Sath Saranathan

Stephens Jewellers Shepparton Marketplace manager, Lisa Stojanovski

Intersport Shepparton business owner, Gary Harvey

Shop 221 sales assistant, Mary Bau

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Customer Service of the Year

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Retail Service of the Year finalists

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The Little Music Shop owner, Bruce Curnow

WB Hunter Pty Ltd rural retail assistant, Katie McCartney

Shepparton Camera House lab operator, Chrissy Pedretti

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Identity Menswear manager, Stephen Goulopoulos

Escape Travel team leader, Kate Mudford

JB Hi Fi salesman, Tayte Hyland

Paw Boutique owner, Dianna Dicker

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Barbeques Galore Shepparton proprietor, Jason Bathman and salesperson, Mason Irvine

Cartridge World Shepparton retail sales assistant, Sheryl Penny

The Customer Service of the Year Awards have been separated into three main categories again this year, with the aim of representing excellence in customer service across all industries. Categories include Professional Service, Trade Service and Retail Service. The winner in each category will be awarded with a $1,500 prize courtesy of WDEA Employment and FIX Muscle Performance.

Professional Service of the Year finalists

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GV Myotherapy owner, Leigh Gladman

Prasanna Yoga owner/ director, Kate Hall

Little White Light Studio owner, Sonya Kok

Nutriessence Naturopathic Medicine owner, Kelly Dreyer

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Melinda Fitzsimmons Kinesiology owner, Melinda Fitzsimmons

Murchison Pharmacy owner, Pamela Mattea

Trevor Phillips Photographics owner/photographer, Trevor Phillips

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Awards finalists

Trade Service of the Year finalists

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Vine Hair & Makeup owner, Renee Garthwaite

Dallas Automotive owner, Dallas Wooster

Lewis Homes manager, John Dellar

Goulburn Valley Tree Service business owner/ arborist, Jacob Ellis

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Waterwheel Tyre Centre proprietor, Michael Payten

Tis Hair & Beauty owner/ hairdresser, Kylie Morrow

Rituals of Self Love owner, Skye Nixon

Young Professional of the Year

Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign of the Year

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Awards finalists

The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a new category to encourage creative and demonstrably effective marketing. This award recognizes business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of Shepparton Show Me.

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The Young Professional of the Year Award is also a new category introduced to the awards this year. This award recognises excellence in the professional sphere and encourages community participation. The winner will receive $2,500 courtesy of La Trobe University.

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Simply Stems Boutique Florist creative leader in marketing and design, Lauren Kiss and owner, Rachel Matthews

Nicholson Builders owner, Heath Nicholson

Aussie Hotel supervisor, Ashleigh Hodges and manager, Chris Reisner

Next Office Tech marketing coordinator, Danielle Montagner and business development manager, Jordan Montagner

Education First Youth Foyer youth development worker, Natalie Jalkanen

Greater Shepparton City Council major and business events officer, Jeremy Bianco

Community Accessability Inc lead program support officer, Jessica Skinner

GV Health Dental Services Department dentist, Dr Mohit Tolani

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Shepparton Camera House sales assistant, Stephanie Leahy

O’Connors Shepparton sales manager Ryan O’Connor

Cardamone Real Estate director, Peter Cardamone

JG Thompson Lawyers lawyer, Ella Thompson

ANZ Bank Shepparton home and investment lending manager, Jessica Clarke

St Mel’s Primary School classroom teacher, Ellie Phillips

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Friday 6th October 2017 Eastbank Centre Doors open at 6.30pm

Join us for a three course meal (drinks at bar prices) as award nominees, friends and the business community gather to recognise outstanding retail and industry achievements and services in our region. Hosted by John Deeks Featuring Music by Matt & Jamie Hooper Tickets for chamber members are $70 while tickets for non-members are $75

■ Fix Muscle Performance ■ GO TAFE ■ Greater Shepparton Business Centre ■ Greater Shepparton City Council ■ GV Health ■ LaTrobe University ■ Shepparton Show Me ■ Tourism Greater Shepparton ■ Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry ■ WDEA Employment

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Best New Business of the Year

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The Best New Business Award is presented to a new business, which has been in operation for less than two years. This award recognises operators new to business who have demonstrated good business practices in starting, setting up and growing their business for success. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Shepparton Business Centre.

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Core Strength Health & Wellness owner/ manager, Tracey Visser

Hobby Boss owner, Malcolm McLeod

Flourish on McLennan proprietor, Michelle Banfield

Jetjas Café owner, Jackie Walker

Nourish owner, Freddy Raftellis

Barca.Love owner, Tina Barca

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Brother Pablo owners, Scott Parker and Heath Nicholson

GV L’s 2 P’s owner, Craig Brauman

MBCM Shepparton directors, Emma Glazebrook and Amelia Wright

Visitor Experience of the Year

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The Visitor Experience of the Year Award encompasses various hospitality businesses such as cafés, restaurants, hotels, attractions, accommodation venues, etc. and is presented to a business who has provided an outstanding experience to its customers. The winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize, plus $1,000 mentoring courtesy of Tourism Greater Shepparton and Greater Shepparton City Council.

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Quest Shepparton property 2IC, Mandy Corby

Fryers Street Food Store owner, Ingrid Thomas

Fun City manager, Jonelle Arnold and owner, Darren Shaw

The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank owner, Cam Mangiameli

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Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectibles curator, Graeme Balfour

SPC Kids Town – Adventure Playground coordinator, Tracey Toy and duty supervisor, Leanne Houkes

The Carrington functions and restaurant coordinators, Blasé Kirne and Linda Stephens

wi t h Geoff Vallance

unusual sight two ostriches ROMANTIC EMBRACE… An edible dance to grab the mating. The male does an incr female. the attention of

Africa

A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY DESTINATION… Africa is such a wonderful holiday destination. (main image)

I HAVE just flown into Johannesburg and then to Cape Town in South Africa to join a safari that will take us through four countries over 24 days and travelling over 6,000km. Our starting point, Cape Town, is a thriving city with so much to see and do. Standing over the city is Table Mountain, a massive formation of sandstone and cape granite that is said to be older than the Himalayas. You climb to the top in a cable car that revolves as you go up giving a 360 degree view as you climb. The system has been in operation since 1929 and it’s estimated some 26 million

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WATERFRONT MOUN TA IN VIE W… The V & A water front with table mo untain in the background.

visitors have made the ride. From the top the view over the city is spectacular. In the bay you can see Robbin Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years. On his release, Mandela became president. During his time on Robbin Island he had formed the view it was no use hating those against you and so he embraced the guards and tried to work with them. On becoming president he took this view into government. He encouraged black and white to work together for the sake of the country and so the Rainbow Nation was born. Nothing is perfect but it seems to be working as South Africa moves ahead. Yes, thousands of black Africans still live in shanty towns while many whites are rich, but the black middle class is growing and so is their future. It’s Saturday night and it seems everyone is out on the town. At the V & A Waterfront the restaurants are full, the bands are entertaining and the crowds are out to play. The atmosphere is great. It’s one big party. The next day we head off to explore the Cape Peninsula. We travel along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay originally surrounded by forest but as houses were built the trees came down. The forest has gone but the tourists have moved in and housing prices have gone through the roof. We now reach Cape Point, the southernmost tip of Africa and the Cape of Good Hope first rounded by the Portuguese in 1488. The winds up and so are the seas. The massive waves are spectacular to see and it’s easy to understand how so many lives have been lost at sea rounding the cape. It’s spring and the wildflowers are coming out in force. As you drive along the highway there is a flush of colour each side of the road. It’s the weekend and people are out walking through the fields photographing the floral display. There is something about spring that seems to put a vibe in the air, the wild flowers are the signal it’s here. But it’s time to move on. We head to the Hantam Region and the town of Calvinia. It’s like it’s been caught in a time warp. Many of the old buildings have been turned into guest houses and furnished with antiques. I stayed in one that was owned by a rich grazier which features a number of self-contained buildings, with their own kitchens and lounge rooms set up just for his guests. I think I have hit the jackpot I’m staying in what was the owners

quarters. It’s huge and the bedroom is dominated by a four poster bed with a canopy and the ensuite has a claw foot bath. The mattress is so comfortable that sleep comes quickly. We now move into the Kalahari Desert Region. This area is known as the green Kalahari as the Orange River that flows through it brings irrigation to the crops. The irrigation system uses concrete lined channels to bring the water to the fields. The major crop seems to be grapevines, many covered with shade cloth to keep the birds off, wineries abound, and the wine is good with much of it being exported to America. The un-irrigated land is vast and so are the number of sheep that roam the land. The massive Orange River puts on a spectacular display at the Augrabies Falls where it plunges 56m into the gorge below. There has been drought here for some time but the falls still manage to impress. It’s time for our first game drive. Officially leaving South Africa, passport control is at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, covering 3.6 million hectares, and it’s one of the largest reserves in Africa. The reserve is bordered also by Namibia and Botswana. Originally home to the San People and later the Meir People. The land was in danger of being taken from them until a high court case awarded them the land. They have now established a Game Lodge that is community owned, profits from which goes to the community’s needs for education, health and provides jobs. We are going there. As we enter the reserve it soon becomes apparent that there are many animals here. Springbok join us, an eagle, giraffe, jackals, and then ostrich and in a rare moment two ostriches play the mating game. It’s quite an impressive display that the male puts on, prancing around then lowering his head and lifting one wing high in the air dropping it then lifting the other. Up until now the female has looked quite bored with the whole affair but the wing lifting display has had its effect. She turns her back on him and drops to the ground, the male moves over her they join with necks entwined. All the ladies on our safari let out a deep sigh. The animals abound this is going to be a great game experience. *To be continued Until next time, Safe Travel’n. Geoff Vallance. The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1374 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – Page 29

A KING AND AN OFFICER… Local resident, John Casey came across a 1979 HZ Kingswood SL Sedan in 2015 and having learned it was once a South Australian police car, he decided to return it to its former glory. Photos: David Lee.

Retired police car back on duty By David Lee BACK in its day, the Kingswood made quite the police car and I was lucky enough to see one that had been restored to its former police duty glory, when I caught up with local resident, John Casey. John wasn’t originally looking for the 1979 HZ Kingswood SL Sedan when he came across it in 2015, but once he learned it had been an ex South Australia police car, and knowing how much of an example it was of cars of that era, he had to have it. John said, “Originally, I was looking for a station wagon, but I ended up going to have a look at the sedan. I initially did

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a little work on it including replacing the carpet and a little interior work, but later in 2015, I made the decision to track down the bits and pieces to restore it to a police car. “I got most of what I needed online and bit-by-bit I pieced it back together. “T he colour is actually known as South Australia police blue because it was the colour of the cars back then. I was lucky to get a colour match for the stripes thanks to an ex police officer who was around in that time. I was also able to match the wording and purchase and install lights, siren and radar detector so that it looks the part…and the best bit is that it all works.”

Get your hands on some timber ON Saturday October 7 at 10:30am Kevin Hicks Real Estate will be conducting a clearing sale to delight timber lovers. The sale is being conducted at 2229 KerangKoondrook Road, Koondrook on behalf of Natural Edge Redgum Furniture who for 28 years has been collecting redgum burls and slabs and creating stunning one of a kind pieces of furniture. On offer is a vast range of timber goods including red gum slabs up to 3.5m long, other varieties of burls, and a large quantity of Mallee stump bases. Also on offer, beautiful and unique furniture in all varieties of timber including Huon Pine along with a collection of antiques, collectables and a small quantity of agricultural equipment. Get your hands on some beautiful and rare timber pieces. Plenty of parking and catering will be available for breakfast and lunch. To view a full list, photos and to get a copy of the catalogue, please visit www.kevinhicksrealestate. com.au or contact our office on (03)5821 8388.

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STUNNING TIMBER AND FURNITURE… Are you looking for a stunning piece of timber or furniture? Don’t miss the Natural Edge Redgum Furniture clearance sale conducted by Kevin Hicks Real Estate. Photo: Supplied.

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SPORT

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Coaches honoured at Coaches Association Dinner

CONTINUING NEW TRADITION… Players from the Shepparton United Youth Girls football team took time out once again to spend some time with residents at the Rumbalara Elders Facility. Photo: Supplied. THIS YEAR’S WINNERS… Peter ‘Crackers’ Keenan with this year’s 2017 GMCA Coach of the Year winners, John McKeown, Andrew Hipwell, Jorja Daniel, Jason Kerr and Paul Newman. Photo: Supplied.

THE region’s leading coaches for 2017 have been honoured at the 30th Goulburn Murray Coaches Association Dinner held at Cobram Barooga Golf Club. T he an nual event recog n ises a nd awards coaches in all age groups across all leagues in the region and is reaching a special milestone in 2017 with its 30th year celebration. This year’s 2017 GMCA Coach of the Year winners are John McKeown (Auskick

Centre of the Year), Andrew Hipwell (Junior Coach of the Year - U12 and below), Jorja Daniel (Female Coach of the Year), Jason Kerr (Youth Coach of the Year - U13 to U18) and Paul Newman (Senior Coach of the Year). With Peter ‘Crackers’ Keenan as keynote speaker and a packed house the function lived up to its well earned reputation as a regional celebration of the season just completed.

Girls footy team celebrate grand final with aged care residents THE Shepparton United Youth Girls have continued their newly created tradition by again visiting residents at the Rumbalara Elders Facility, assisting with serving of meals and then dining with residents. Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative director of positive ageing and disability

services Dean Walton said, “This visit was also to celebrate AFL Grand Final weekend and they were hoping for a Richmond victory. “The residents thoroughly enjoyed the company of the girls and passed on many stories and footy tips.”

Indigenous basketball event secured for three years MORE than 1,500 visitors will converge on Greater Shepparton as more than 100 teams take part in the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) Basketball Classic on the long weekend in March 2018. The event has been secured to run in the region for next three years, starting in 2018. Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem said hosting events such as this helps position Greater Shepparton as a leading events destination in regional Australia. “The economic benefit of hosting the championships will see more than $1M injected into the local economy through accommodation, hospitality, retail and tourism spending. Council strives to attract the biggest and best events to Greater Shepparton to help create and support local jobs, keep businesses busy and the economy strong and this is another major coup. “We also have recently secured the Victorian Long Course Swimming Championships on the Australia Day Long weekend, and the Shepparton Squash International event, which will return again in 2018 and 2019 in August,” Cr Adem said. Basketball Victoria Country manager, David Huxtable said Basketball Victoria Country is thrilled to see this tournament come to the Shepparton region. “Basketball Victoria places a high priority on inclusive basketball opportunities for all and events such as the VACSAL Basketball State Championships offer opportunities for greater participation and development outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across all levels of our pathways, from grassroots to talent identification; coach and referee development; leadership; awareness raising; and support towards building relationships.” VACSAL CEO, Linda Bamblett said, “The spirit of inclusion and cooperation will benefit our organisation, the Victorian Aboriginal community and Shepparton community, both in terms of being mutually financially beneficial and building community engagement by providing a culturally safe environment where the Aboriginal culture can be celebrated and shared.” Greater Shepparton Basketball Association general manager, Stacey Cole said, “In a city with such a diverse community built strongly on the Aboriginal people it is important to recognise that population and assist in providing a healthy and active community event like this one. It is extremely important to us to be in a position to have this event over a period of time allowing us to build and progress the event each year.” Page 35 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1374 Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Open Day Saturday 14th October 10am to 4pm

Luxurious living with the Kirkland Plus It’s the unbeatable and luxurious living on offer at Kensington Gardens that has seen the village become so popular, and residents certainly know what they want, with the Kirkland Plus proving to be the most popular home plan.

he Kirkland Plus consists of three bedrooms, single or double garage, alfresco area and spacious living area of 143m2 and can now be viewed, as it’s plan is the latest display home at Kensington Gardens. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We have 16 different home plan choices, ranging from three to four bedrooms and all come with an ensuite, bathroom, lock-up garage and undercover alfresco area. “Most residents are not keen on downsizing their home and choose a three or four bedroom home to suit their needs, which is why the Kirkland Plus is among the most popular designs. “We are very pleased to be able to provide these homes for our residents and encourage members of the community to view our floor plans.”

THE CHOICE IS YOURS... Being among the most popular design choices, the Kirkland Plus offers luxury living at Kensington Gardens. Images: Supplied.

Stage 5 in the pipeline as

Kensington Gardens continues to grow F

or almost 10 years, Kensington Gardens has continued growing as a premium lifestyle estate, and is now awaiting final planning approval for Stage 5, where 37 lots to suit various home designs will become available.

Kensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “While we still have some lots available in Stage 4, it is so exciting to see that we are now looking toward Stage 5. “This shows that the lifestyle on offer

at Kensington Gardens is something being sought out, and we are happy to be able to continue to offer that premium lifestyle to the community.”

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Open Day Saturday 14th October 10am to 4pm SAFETY AND SECURITY… Kensington Gardens extensive caravan, RV, boat parking, storage facilities and caravan wash is the lifestyle village’s point of difference. Photo: David Lee.

Space for any occasion Security for peace of mind, giving more time to plan your travelling The Kensington Gardens point of difference is one definitely worth talking about. With their extensive caravan, RV and boat parking and storage facilities, Kensington Gardens has made a name for themselves by being the provider of the largest undercover lock-up caravan, RV and boat storage areas in rural Victoria.

ffering up to 70 allotments for the convenient and secure storage of residents’ recreational vehicles and equipment, and extra facilities currently in the pipeline, Kensington Gardens’ secure shedding space provides a high level of convenience for their residents. Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Our storage facilities are our point of difference and ensures our residents’ vans are safe when at home and means they can head off travelling when it suits with ease and confidence and know they can clean up when they return home. “The facility is also secure with camera surveillance and security lighting for the safety and protection of our residents and their property. “Some residents have searched far and wide to find facilities of this quality and moved from other areas of the state to Shepparton.”

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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. Photos: Supplied.

Most people probably wouldn’t know that residents of Kensington Gardens can take advantage of a full sized auditorium to hold functions, with space for any occasion.

rom birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, sports meeting events, table tennis events, indoor bowls, choir practice and special celebratory events for the Melbourne Cup, 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, “Our auditorium is a fantastic space that residents can use for their own personal needs and really adds to the lifestyle here at Kensington Gardens. “It’s facilities such as this that allow our residents to enjoy a community lifestyle.”

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Strong relationship creates affordable living The relationship between Alatalo Bros and Kensington Gardens began over 10 years ago with the construction of homes in the Albury estate, and has continued through the entire construction phase of the Shepparton estate.

ll homes are stand alone brick veneer, architect designed affordable luxury and there are 16 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 preferred building contractors, 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 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 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.” For more information, contact Alatalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle on 0419 339 303.

LIFESTYLE PARTNERSHIP… Alatalo Bros build all of the state-of-the-art homes that can be found at the luxurious Kensington Gardens estate. Photo: David Lee.

Crafty fun all for a good cause There is a range of activities on offer at Kensington Gardens, and there is one particular group who continues to give back to the community that you could become a part of.

he Craft Group make all kinds of wonderful things using a range of talents and skills from each individual in the group…and not all have to be hands-on crafty talents. From 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, “We continue to raise money for the Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre at GV Health and recently bought a Philips Vital Signs Monitor worth $3,000. “In May this year, we also started raising funds for Alzheimer’s Australia research. “Our latest project has been to knit poppies for the RSL’s 1,000 poppies project, which has been quite fun.

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY… The Craft Group is just one of the many groups and activities on offer at Kensington Gardens. Photo: David Lee.

“The social group holds a casserole night once a month…we even make the casserole carriers for the night. “All materials we use are donated and donations are of course always welcome. “We have a lot of fun while we are crafting and everybody enjoys the company it provides.” 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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