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Special Kensington Gardens Open Day Wrap-Around

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17, 2018

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OPEN DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 10AM TO 4PM

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Living life to the full THERE is nothing like easy living within a community environment with a range of features and facilities on offer to allow you to live life to the full, and that’s what you will find at Kensington Gardens. You will have the opportunity to view the premier lifestyle on offer at Kensington Gardens during their special Open Day event on Saturday, October 27. Continued page 2

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Living life to the full Kensington Gardens has it all

You may be surprised to know that there are state-of-the-art facilities on offer at Kensington Gardens including a library, bar, pool and Gold Class cinema complex. You can also take advantage of the range of social activities including walking groups, camp oven nights, cards, snooker, aqua aerobics and more.

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ensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “If you are considering making the move toward a new, secure lifestyle Kensington Gardens offers just that. You can see for yourself at our Open Day where our facilities and homes will be open for inspection.

“Take a tour around the magnificent clubhouse, inspect the display home and most importantly speak with our residents and find out about their experiences of living at Kensington Gardens.

“We will have plenty of entertainment on the day with a 95.3 Triple M live broadcast and there will be live music on stage by Elia Mansuer from Mystic & Co, line dancing, croquet, a barbeque and salad and the bar will be open for a few refreshments.

“We now have 134 homes occupied in Stages 1, 2, 3a and 4 and we have six lots left in Stage 4 and 13 left in Stage 2. We are currently undertaking civil construction works for Stage 5a which will have 18 lots, which will be followed by Stage 5b in the new year that will also have 18 lots on offer.

“We offer premier lifestyle opportunities and we encourage the community to drop in to compare for themselves.

“If you are looking for security, happiness and independence then look no further than Kensington Gardens.”

For more information on the Open Day or to speak with the friendly Kensington Gardens’ team, call into 80 Channel Road, Shepparton or phone 5820 5100.

A message from Kensington Gardens manager,

Peter Stanbrook OUR 2018 Open Day is on Saturday, October 27 and I wish to personally invite you to attend and inspect our over 50s estate and enjoy our hospitality.

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ur Open Day will give you the opportunity to inspect our display home, tour our Country Club with our residents and see what living at Kensington Gardens is really like. Take the opportunity to talk to our residents to hear their personal story on life at Kensington Gardens Shepparton. Our residents workshop and craft groups will be open and active – feel free to join in.

We have entertainment throughout the day and resident group activities for you to join in as well. Enjoy a free barbeque as well as a few

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drinks from the bar or a coffee.

We continue to grow and we know that our concept differs greatly from the traditional retirement village idea. We offer great choice and the opportunity to add your touch to your new home when you build at Kensington Gardens, something you don’t get elsewhere.

Why not take the time on Saturday 27 to pop in and see for yourself? I look forward to seeing you on the day.

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Open Day Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm

LIVE YOUR PREMIUM LIFESTYLE SOONER… Kensington Gardens currently has one of its homes up for resale, the Kirkland Plus (Unit #109).

Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

Save on construction time and buy now IF you are looking to make the move to Kensington Gardens and wish to save on construction time you can live your premium lifestyle sooner, with one wonderful and luxurious home currently up for resale.

necessarily want to have to await construction time frames.”

To find out more about the home on offer, drop in to Kensington Gardens at 80 Channel Road, Shepparton, phone 5820 5100 or visit on the Open Day.

ensing ton Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “There are on occasion times when a resident requires a less independently lived lifestyle and so they make the decision to move away from Kensington Gardens, leaving their home to be put up for resale.

“This provides a fantastic option for those who are wishing to make the move, but do not

KIRKLAND PLUS (UNIT #109) With three bedrooms on offer, an en-suite to the main, single garage with optional four meter step-out to give more space, separate bathroom and laundry, open plan living, large kitchen, formal entry and undercover alfresco area it’s hard to walk past the Kirkland Plus. This is one of the most popular home designs and it is easy to see why.

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Dedicated workshop to keep your hands busy IF YOU are somebody that likes to keep your hands busy then Kensington Gardens has a dedicated workshop to allow you to utilise a range of skills and all while you socialise with others who have similar interests.

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anager, Peter Stanbrook said, “The residents who utilise the workshop complete a range of projects for around Kensington Gardens for a small donation.

“They even make the presentation boxes for Shepparton Access’ Eco Store.

“The group meets on a Monday afternoon and also organises a bacon and egg morning and even recently had a hot dog luncheon where the community was invited to join in.

“They get a lot of enjoyment out of it and on top of the jobs they undertake they meet at various times throughout the week for social gatherings.

“It’s a fantastic social outlet for the men and women are invited to join in as well.”

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Open Day Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm

You can do it all at Kensington Gardens THERE are always new activity groups forming at Kensington Gardens, which will ensure that your life will never be boring.

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ou really can do it all at Kensington Gardens with a range of activities on offer that you can get involved in as much as you like.

From the increasingly popular camp oven nights, cook-ups including bacon and egg mornings, to the workshop activities, AFL Grand Final and Melbourne Cup day events, walking group, cards group, model helicopter flying, weekly movies, line dancing, indoor and outdoor croquet, line-dancing, Friday happy hours, snooker competitions, aqua aerobics, thai chi and yoga you can enjoy your life at Kensington Gardens and socialise at the same time.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We all love to get out and about and enjoy a range of activities alongside our friends. Social interaction is an important part of life and adds to the quality of life you live and we like to encourage our residents to enjoy the range of activities on offer.

“And if the activity that you like to do isn’t on offer, you can always start it up.”

LIVE A QUALITY LIFE... Heather Smith enjoying a game of croquet, which is just one of the many activities on offer at Kensington Gardens. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

A positive, friendly and supportive environment FOR Kensington Gardens resident, Bruce and Sue Hooper the decision to move into the premier estate was an easy decision. The pair moved in last year and were lucky enough to have picked up the popular Kirkland Plus home as a resale.

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ruce and Sue said, “We were living on a rural country block in Congupna and after visiting during their Open Day we liked what we saw and made the decision to move in. We loved the facilities, the activity centre and everything looked like fun. It seemed like a nice place to live and we were right, it is.

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“There is more here than you first realise.

“We take part in the small group activities, play table tennis, take part in art activities, swim during summer in the pool and there is a lake down the back with a walking track that we like to go down to and on the way back we pass by the vegetable patch, which is a great place to get your herbs from.

“There is also a great selection of books in the library to make use of and we have enjoyed the cinema a few times.

“There are also social end of the month events and other events that run throughout the year that allows you to socialise with the other residents.

But one of the best parts is that when you go away, everything is taken care of.

“We have a caravan too, so to have access to the on-site, secure caravan storage and cleaning

WHAT A LIFE… Kensington Gardens residents, Bruce and Sue Hooper say they love living at the premier estate. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

facility is fantastic.

“From our point of view, Kensington Gardens is a very positive, friendly and supportive environment.”

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Committee proves big winner for region

By Ash Beks THE Committee for Greater Shepparton recently celebrated its fifth year of service, aiming to assist in improving economic development and livability within the community.

Established in 2013, the committee was created to ensure better communication between the locals of Greater Shepparton and the political powers in Canberra and Spring Street.

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REGION’S CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS DISCUSSED… From left, The Academy director, Alex Rance, GOTAFE board chair, Joanne Dwyer, GOTAFE CEO, Travis Heeney and The Academy director, Luke Surace at the special GOTAFE Business Breakfast held last week. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

GOTAFE stakeholder breakfast

‘Partnering for Success’ GOTAFE played host at a series of Business Breakfasts held across the region last week, where representatives from state and local government, business, industry, education and community groups gathered to discuss the region’s challenges and the benefits of

partnerships and collaborative ventures.

The breakfasts, themed ‘Partnering for Success,’ provided an opportunity for GOTAFE’s new CEO, Travis Heeney to present the organisation’s vision for the future.

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Rail travel times could be cut by 29 minutes High Speed Rail for all Victoria 117 mins

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R AIL travel times between Sheparton and Melbourne could be cut down by 29 minutes if the Liberal Nationals Government is elected in November.

Currently, it takes 146 minutes to travel between Shepparton and Melbourne, but under the new European-style High Speed

Rail plans that time would be cut to 117 minutes.

Reaching speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, Victoria’s new High Speed Rail network will be the fastest in Australia.

The High Speed Rail project will see the rebuild of much of Victoria’s current Class

Shepparton TODAY Showers. Possible storm.

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1 track to 200km/h operation as well as major track improvements on every other passenger rail line.

High Speed Rail will almost halve travel times between Melbourne and Geelong and between Melbourne and Traralgon.

Shepparton Rainfall 0.8mm this month Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

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Current Vol (ML) 2,054,250 217,569

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Nominations come to an end with nominees now in anticipation for this year’s Gala Dinner NOMINATIONS for the 2018 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards have now come to an end, with the 100 nominees now in anticipation for the upcoming Gala Dinner, where winners of each category and the illustrious Hall of Fame winner named.

I n the final week, Adina’s Dental Cosmetics received a nomination under the Customer Service of the Year – Professional category, The Personnel Group took out a

nomination under the Business of the Year – Professional category, MBCM Shepparton received a nomination under the Business of the Year – Professional category, Apex Earthworks (Pearse Earthmoving) took out a nomination under the Business of the Year – Trade category, Next Office Tech owner, John Montagner received a nomination under the Entrepreneur of the Year category, Mooroopna Family Dental Care took out a nomination under the

GV Healthy Workplace Award category and Campbell’s Soups Shepparton HR business partner, Melissa Doxey took out a nomination under the Young Professional of the Year category.

All nominees will have the opportunity to attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Friday, November 2 at the Eastbank Centre, where winners of each category will be named.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL… From left, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte, Adina’s Dental Cosmetics director, Komal Makwana (Customer Service of the Year – Professional) and WDEA Works employment consultant, Charmain Hoskin. Photos: David Lee.

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL… From left, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte, The Personnel Group area manager, Brendan Scott (Business of the Year – Professional) and WIN TV sales executive, Emily Trimboli.

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL… From left, WIN TV sales executive, Emily Trimboli, MBCM Shepparton receptionist, Rebecca Carracher (Business of the Year – Professional) and White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte.

BUSINESS/TRADE… From left, White King-Pental drying plant operator 30 year employee, Stu Sims, Apex Earthworks (Pearse Earthmoving) business manager, Alex Ellis (Business of the Year – Trade) and The Adviser general manager, Will Adams.

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Inaugural StepUP! H For Down Syndrome S walk to hit lake foreshore YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR… From left, Latrobe University senior administrations officer, Debbie Quinn, Campbell’s Soups Shepparton HR business partner, Melissa Doxey (Young Professional of the Year) and White King-Pental soap plant team leader 30 year employee, Tim Kennedy.

T H E i naug u ra l StepU P! for Dow n Syndrome Goulburn Valley will be held on Sunday, October 21 and aims to celebrate those with Down Syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments.

Starting at 10am and running until 2pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton (northern end boat ramp), the event will

begin with a walk around the Victoria Park Lake at 10:30am followed by a barbeque lunch and entertainment for the kids and adults.

Register to join StepUP! and celebrate those with Down Syndrome by raising awareness within the community. Visit www.stepupfordownsyndrome.org.au/vic for more.

GV HEALTHY WORKPLACE… From left, White King-Pental soap plant team leader 30 year employee, Tim Kennedy, Mooroopna Family Dental Care lead dentist, Dr Ryan Kodituwakku (GV Healthy Workplace Award) and GV Health hospital medical officer coordinator, Amy Dainton.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR… From left, White King-Pental drying plant operator 30 year employee, Stu Sims, Next Office Tech owner, John Montagner (Entrepreneur of the Year) and Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry regional manager, Edwina Dooley.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT 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.

UPCOMING COME AND HEAR FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING ONLINE SAFETY EXPERTS THE OFFICE OF THE ESAFETY COMMISSIONER on empowering young people, parents and carers to manage online issues. The event will be held on October 16 from 6pm to 8pm at the GOTAFE Auditorium, Fryers Street, Shepparton. Registration for this event can be made via www.eventbrite.com.au/e/e-safetyawareness-for-parents-carers-tickets-47651968320 SHEPPARTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held on Friday, October 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 at the Shepparton Harness Racing Complex. Walk up artists on Friday from 2pm to 6pm. Dance night from 7:30pm to 10:30pm on Saturday and Sunday featuring guest artists.

10:30am and 10:30pm. Entry is $20 per person or $50 for a weekend pass. For enquiries, phone Joyce on 0408 218 411.

NUMURKAH FOODBOWL FESTIVAL BUSH DANCE will be held on Sunday, October 21 from 1:30pm to 4pm at the Numurkah Town Hall, McCaskill Street. An all ages free bush dance with live band. Dress up, come and have fun with a partner or come solo. Afternoon tea supplied.

BUNBARTHA PONY CLUB COMBINED TRAINING DAY will be held on Sunday, October 21 at Kaarimba Racecourse. Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Phone 5826 9488 for entry form, or email bunbarthaponyclub@gmail.com SHEPPARTON SENIORS CONCERT will be held on Thursday, October 25 at the Welsford Stret centre from 1:30pm with guest artist, Johnny Doyle (a talented violinist, singer and guitarist). Entry is $5 which includes afternoon tea.

Everyone welcome. Bulk bookings can be made on 5821 4921 or 5821 9580.

GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE INC. is Greater Shepparton’s LGBTI+ social-support group meeting monthly for walks, dinners, brunches, movies and more. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex community members + allies welcome! SMS or call Damien on 0418 511 562.

ONGOING SHEPPARTON CHESS CLUB Inc. meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street Shepparton every Saturday at 1pm. Entry only through back door. New members are welcome. Adults $3 per day, juniors $1.50. Tea and coffee is provided.

GET ACTIVE SHEPPARTON provides free exercise classes for all ages and levels of fitness every Sunday morning at the hill next to Aquamoves at 8:30am to 9:30am. Contact David on 0419 332 422 or visit the Facebook page “Get Active Shepparton” for more details.

SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTER is a public speaking and leadership development club that builds self-confidence. Meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street, Shepparton on the first and third Tuesday every month. For more information, see http://shepparton.toastmastersclubs.org/ LODGE ESHCOL meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Masonic Centre, Welsford Street, Shepparton commencing at 10:30am. For enquiries, phone A Thomson on 0402 284 797.

VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUNG CARER MENTOR PROGRAM URGENTLY NEEDED. Have you got some spare time? Are you a good listener? Would you like to help a young person continue with their schooling? Not-profit organisation, Villa Maria Catholic Homes has young carers in the Shepparton area who desperately need support from an adult to help them cope with their day-to-day responsibilities.

Contact Marion Rak on (03)5722 9046.

THE GOULBURN VALLEY QUILTERS meet on the first Monday evening of each month at the Mechanics Institute, Wyndham Street, Shepparton and run activities days on the third Saturday of the month. Always looking for more members.

For further information, phone Gael on 0458 215 794.

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)

Garden expo success THAT WINNING FEELING… Bill Boyer with his winning entry in the Billabong Garden Expo Potted Succulent Competition, ‘Time For Tea.’ Photo: Supplied.

GARDENING and garden enthusiasts alike enjoyed the glorious spring weather on the weekend and the inaugural Billabong Garden Expo at Billabong Garden Complex.

Attendees were able to ‘Ask An Expert’ about all things gardening, plant health, companion planting, decorative screening, edging, garden design, fruit fly identification and control, native bees and bee inns, making natural body products and more.

Nursery manager, Tracy Lamont said it has been wonderful to receive all the feedback from those who attended who were inspired by the displays and in particular by our Le Potager (French Kitchen) display garden.

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Competition was also a highlight and like our display garden was the source of much inspiration and ideas.

Attendees were able to vote on their favourite entry and the entry that was awarded ‘People’s Choice’ was by Bill Boyer.

“Bill’s entry titled ‘Time For Tea,’ was a piece that he mosaiced himself and incorporate china tea pots that were potted with succulents.

Bill said, “My piece depicts the joy of gardening going hand in hand with a nice cuppa.”

Due to the succuss of the weekend the Billabong’ team plan to hold the garden expo, incorporating the potted succulent competition, in October next year and encourage people to start on their potted succulent competition entries!

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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.

GV HEALTH REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING Dear Editor, We held the positions of chair and deputy chair of the board of Goulburn Valley Health from August 2013 until June 2017. The major focus of the board under our leadership was the planning for the future redevelopment of the GV Health (GVH) hospital in Shepparton.

Up until 2013, successive boards of GVH had made significant efforts to redevelop the hospital but unfortunately met with little success. Our board decided to take a start from scratch approach and be pragmatic about getting the job done. The first step was to seek the advice of the senior bureaucrats within the Department of Health as to what was the most effective strategy to achieve the significant funding required for the full redevelopment of the hospital. The advice was simple – get the data together to demonstrate the need and get strong commitment from the local community for the project. The department helped fund the data gathering task and the board lobbied the local community. Over a period of around two years in depth studies on the health needs of the Goulburn Valley region serviced by GVH were completed. This work resulted in a Department of Health supported Service Plan which was then the foundation of the development of the Master Plan for the GVH hospital to meet the identified needs.

A feasibility study was completed, then a schematic design and an indicative costing.

This was a significant work by a huge number

of managers and staff of GVH and well supported by the Department of Health.

A s this work was continuing the community support for the redevelopment was wonderfully articulated by the Committee for Greater Shepparton and the Greater Shepparton City Council which both had the GVH redevelopment as the number one priority for capital funding in the lead up to the 2014 state election. By election time it was clear that GVH was very high, if not the highest priority, for capital works for the Department of Health, that the data demonstrated an overwhelming case for the redevelopment and the project was shovel ready!

All through this period the board worked closely with the Department of Health and made sure the process was kept on track and moving forward as GVH was getting busier and busier by the day.

Prior to the 2014 State Election the Napthine Coalition Government committed $75M towards the redevelopment of GVH as the full cost of the project had not been determined at this stage.

With the election of the Andrews Labor Government in 2014 everything was in place for the funding of the project. The funding provided was, at the time, around half of what was required for the full redevelopment. There was no commitment from the government for the funding for the full redevelopment.

In the article in local media on October 2, 2018 the Independent Member for Shepparton

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claims the credit for obtaining the funding for the GVH redevelopment was a result of her targeted political lobbying.

We believe that claim, without giving due recognition to the long term plans and detailed work completed by the many people, including the leadership provided by the executive and staff of GVH, the Committee for Greater Shepparton and the council, is disingenuous.

Yours sincerely, Peter F Ryan Bill Parsons Shepparton

QUESTIONS REGARDING HAYFEVER AND ASTHMA Dear Editor, I read with interest the article about the Dookie pollen trap in The Adviser on Wednesday, October 3. I have a question regarding the beautiful Manchurian flowering pear trees that have been flowering for the last few weeks, planted by council as streetscape along nature strips in the Greater Shepparton area. Do they have an adverse effect on people who suffer with hayfever and asthma? People may not realise that they could be the cause of their suffering. Also, some have little fruit on them…would that attract fruit fly?

Some of your readers may have an answer to these questions.

Yours sincerely, Karl Neuwirth Mooroopna

More funding for Greater Shepparton GREATER Shepparton City Council has been successful in receiving funding for Kialla Park Recreation Reserve femalefriendly sport facilities.

Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp announced recently that the State Government is contributing $293,733 from the Female Friendly Facilities Fund towards the renovation, extension and upgrade of existing change rooms to provide female friendly access, including a female friendly umpires wing and shower/toilet areas.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “This boost will enable Greater Shepparton City Council to progress this project.

“The project will provide female f r iend ly ch a nge fac i l it ie s , wh ich w i l l faci l it ate new prog ra m m i ng opportunities for female players and teams. Every player deserves equal access to high quality facilities and these grants will benefit everyone who participates in sport and active recreation in the area.”

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GMCU supporting the local community AS THE weather warms up it is a great time to get out and about to the community events in our local area. The GMCU is proud to be part of our communities and to support over 100 local sporting clubs, community groups and events each year.

Upcoming events supported by GMCU include the Benalla A&P Society Annual Show, Seymour & District Art Society ‘Beyond the Divide’ art show, The Apprenticeship Factory Awards Night, Benalla Art Festival, Tatong Art Show, Mitchell Shire Concert Band Armistice Centenary Concert, Kyabram RV Country Music Festival, Numurkah Agricultural Society Show and the Seymour College RACV Energy Breakthrough.

CEO, Melissa Ralph said, “The warmer weather is also a great time for entertaining at home, and is often when we start thinking about home renovations.

“If you are looking to finance for your next home renovation, pop in and discuss your plans with the team at any of our 10 convenient local branches.”

GMCU has branches throughout central Victoria, each with experienced lenders who can help home buyers with their choices, including branches in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Benalla, Echuca, Numurkah, Euroa, Seymour and Kilmore. GMCU can be contacted in Shepparton on 5821 9033 or at www.gmcu.com.au

COMMUNITY MINDED… From left, GMCU CEO, Melissa Ralph and The Apprenticeship Factory and Monarch Personnel CEO, Paula Ryan.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Update to the seasonal determinations THE northern Victoria Resource Manager re c e nt ly up d at e d 2 018 / 19 s e a s on a l determinations.

The Murray system moves from 78 percent of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 82 percent HRWS. The Goulburn system and the Loddon system increase from 70 percent HRWS to 74 percent HRWS. The seasonal determination in the Broken system increases by 2 percent HRWS to 11 percent HRWS. The

Bullarook system increases from 100 percent HRWS and 25 percent low reliability water shares (LRWS) to 100 percent HRWS and 51 percent LRWS. The Campaspe system remains at 100 percent HRWS. Resource manager, Dr Mark Bailey said the modest improvements came from a combination of more water reaching the major storages than was estimated and lower than expected system losses in some systems.

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“While flows into the major storages have been marginally higher than anticipated since the last seasonal determination update, they have been well below-average for this time of season and the catchments continue to dry with very little recent rainfall,” Dr Bailey said.

Dr Bailey noted the climate outlooks continue to favour drier conditions.

“The latest Bureau of Meteorology seasonal outlook indicates below-average rainfall is

more likely across all of northern Victoria during the October to December period,” Dr Bailey said.

“The bureau also says there is a 50 percent chance that an El Niño event will develop in spring and the threshold for a positive Indian Ocean Dipole has been exceeded. Both an El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole typically reduces rainfall in south-eastern Australia.”

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PARISH GARDEN PARTY FUN… From left, St. Augustine’s Church parishioners, Eileen Quaife, Joy Campbell and Rev. Dr. Helen Malcolm. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Church grounds ready for parish fair and garden party THE lawns and gardens surrounding St. Augustine’s Church in Maude Street, Shepparton, are looking magnificent ready for the annual Parish Fair and Garden Party to be held on Saturday, October 20 commencing at 8am and finishing at 3:15pm.

There will be 24 stalls located both in the parish hall and on the extensive lawns surrounding the church and will offer a range of items from pictures and posters, manchester, toys, handbags, jewellery, craft, china and glass to cakes and pies, Macedonian delicacies, jams, sauce and preserves, greeting cards and plants.

The garage sale/white elephant stall will be located in the Orr Street foyer of the hall, the book stall, also in the hall, can be entered from the church car park.

Children will be kept entertained by the jumping castle, face painting and other fun activities, which will be located on the lawn on the south side of the church.

The children’s stall will be on the north lawn adjacent to Maude Street, selling toys,

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games, books and more.

Parish fair co-ordinator, Pat Gibson said, “You can enjoy breakfast and lunch at the barbeque with sausages, hamburgers and onions sizzling from 8am to 1:30 pm or Devonshire tea and gourmet lunch in the parish hall.

“View the Goulburn Valley Quilters’ exhibition in the church between 8am and 12:30pm (no charge).

“Attendees can also enjoy the concert in the church from 1:30pm to 3pm followed by tea and coffee in the Narthex. At 3pm, the Priest-in-Charge of the Parish, Rev. Dr. Helen Malcolm, will draw the major raffle and present the prizes, assisted by the Rev. Victor Adams (senior associate priest).

“Should the weather be wild and i n hospit able, t he fai r w i l l proceed regardless, u ndercover (but a lit tle squashy!!).”

For further information, phone Pat Gibson on 5831 3080 or the church office on 5821 7630.

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New year 7 learning centre for St Mary of the Angels HIGH school students at St Mary of the Angels Secondary College in Nathalia will benefit from a new San Rufino Year 7 Learning Centre thanks to $700,000 in funding from the Federal Government.

Member for Murray, Damian Drum officially opened the new facility last week on behalf of the Minister for Education, Dan Tehan.

“It was great to visit St Mary of the Angels Secondary College and see the new facilities firsthand and the impact they will have on students’ learning potential,” Mr Drum said.

“These new learning spaces take into account the latest in educational research and will see students learn more effectively.

“Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern and up-to-date facilities – that’s why the Federal Government is proud of the Capital Grants Program, which has benefited thousands of schools across the nation.”

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SNEAK PEEK AT MACULATA PLACE… From left, Shepparton Villages board president, Merushe Asim, residents, Dawn Gordon and Harry Gibson and Maculata Place care manager, Alanna Jalkanen.

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Exciting community facility opens doors to the public A STUNNING new aged care community facility at Shepparton Villages - Maculata Place - will be open to the public during a special Open Day on Sunday, October 28 between 12pm and 2pm.

The $34M, state-of-the-art facility offers a whole new living experience for residents, boasting a unique environment with streets, homes, and community areas that allow freedom and autonomy.

Shepparton Villages PR, marketing and fundraising manager, Jo Breen said, “This is not so much a residential care facility, it is a community.

“A hairdressing salon, gym, doctor’s suites, dining and lounge areas that resemble cafes, will give residents comfort, freedom of choice and familiarity.”

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tours of Maculata Place and assist with enquiries regarding any of the Shepparton Villages residential communities, providing information on fees, how things work, and more.

T here will be ample parking and Devonshire tea available to purchase on the day.

Further to Open Day, the Shepparton Villages AGM will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at Tarcoola Activity Centre from 6pm onwards. Guest speakers are architects Philip Templeton and Vignesh Chandrasekaran, who will be there to discuss the upcoming $18.5M re development of Ro d ne y Pa rk i n Mooroopna.

For f u r t her i n for mat ion , cont ac t Shepparton Villages on 5832 0800.

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RECOGNITION FOR HISTORY BOOK… Murchison and District Historical Society president, Kay Ball and Royal History Society president, Don Garden at the Victorian Community History Awards recently where Kay’s book, Art Captured, won the Local History – Small Publication Award. Photo: Supplied.

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ART Captured, a book produced by Murchison and District Historical Society president, Kay Ball has come away with the prestigious award of Local History – Small Publication Award at the Victorian Community History Awards recently, with the awards presented at a ceremony at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

The judges said, “This handsome book, based on Axel’s gift, is a significant addition to studies of detention camps in the Tatura district and the wealth of talent unwittingly transported to Australia by the crew of the Dunera.”

Kay said, “It was a total surprise and very exciting. It’s a very prestigious award and winning it is great promotion for history in our area, particularly for the war camps.

“There were 146 entries across nine categories, so I didn’t think I had a chance.

“It took my breath away when they announced the book as the winner of the category.

“It was a real thrill and wonderful recognition of the history in our area.”

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PROUDLY servicing the Goulburn Valley for more than 24 years, Solar City Tyre Service offers a vast array of services on all major tyre brands, from pick-up and delivery to vehicle servicing and repairs.

General business manager, John Zappala said, “Being a Bridgestone franchise, we have the added bonus of group buying power and the access to fantastic regular promotions.”

During the month of October, Bridgestone and Solar City Tyre Service are offering two massive promotions for The Monster Sale. The first gives you the opportunity to buy three Firestone or Supercat passenger tyres and receive the fourth tyre free. The second promotion, an absolute bargain, gives customers the option of $100 cash back on the purchases of four Dueler and Alenza tyres.

Bridgestone Shepparton/Solar City Tyre Service is now also providing vehicle airconditioning servicing (AU39078).

John said, “As you may be aware, vehicles without air-conditioning can be a sweaty and uncomfortable ride. A properly working air-conditioner keeps you and everyone else

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SAVE BIG AT MONSTER SALE… Get into Solar City Tyre Service to take advantage of The Monster Sale or to get your vehicle’s air-conditioner serviced ahead of summer. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

in the vehicle comfortable and cool all the way to your destination. We have invested in the latest equipment in air-conditioning servicing for all passenger, SUV and 4WD vehicles.

“The function of your vehicle’s air conditioner is to cool the air coming into your vehicle’s passenger compartment

using three main parts; the compressor, condenser and evaporator. We complete the following inspection of the air conditioning compressor drive belt and all accessible components for cracks, leaks or damage.

So beat the heat, book-in and stay cool.

Call the team on 5831 5177, or visit them at 124/126 New Dookie Road. Shepparton.

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GET THE VIP TREATMENT… From left, pharmacy assistants, Fran Mandaradoni, Gail Wootton and Joanne Clarke. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

WITH the creativity and commitment of the team at AHS Tatura Pharmacy, the ‘AHS Tatura Pharmacy VIP Night’ has gone from strength to strength and is getting bigger each year!

AHS Tatura Pharmacy retail manager, Trac y L ow r y s a id , “It ’s on ag a i n Wednesday, October 24 from 5pm to 8:30pm, with more prizes this year and we’re thrilled to have live acoustic music by Eiila Leocata.

“We’ve got beautiful new seasons’ stock perfectly timed for Christmas, goody bags with purchases, representatives from Napoleon Perdis, store wide discounts and a fun, friendly atmosphere. We’re also super excited to include Australian made and owned ‘Kelly’s Candy Company’ who are hosting our sweets table.

“With $10 or more spent, you’ll go into the draw to win one of up to 30 prizes

which will be drawn at the end of the night and you don’t have to be there to collect your prize.

“There is stock arriving daily with a huge variety, there is something for everyone.

“The Tatura community really gets behind this event and they have all been talking about it for weeks now. Also last year we had a lot of visitors from other towns come along too.

“A lot of people think that they cannot come as it is called a ‘VIP’ night, but at Tatura Pharmacy everyone is a VIP so everyone is welcome.”

Remember to join the A HS Tatura Pharmacy loyalty club to enjoy associated discounts on the night! For more details, call 5824 1043, drop into the store at 151 Hogan Street, Tatura or follow AHS Tatura Pharmacy on Facebook.

Yarn Circles to take place at headspace Shepparton A NEWLY created group for Indigenous youth aged between 12 and 25 years old are being invited to come have a ‘yarn,’ or a casual chat at headspace Shepparton as part of the ‘Yarn Circles’ program. headspace Shepparton general manager, Caroline French said that it is important to have someone to talk to instead of bottling up feelings when things become too much.

“When we’ve got a lot going on we can feel sad, tired, stressed and angry.

Everybody has these feelings when life is tough, but when these feelings go on for a long time it can weaken our body, mind and spirit,” Ms French said.

Facilitating the group are YARNSAFE peer workers, Keyara and Mark. Taking from the YARNSAFE message, that there is no shame in talking it out, the yarn circles provide the opportunity to talk when it feels like too much is happening.

Keyara decided to become a peer worker at headspace as she wants to be the person that she needed when she was younger. She wants to help break through the silence as she believes it is helpful to have the opportunity to share things with peers.

Mark wants to encourage young people to express their concerns, rather than suppress them.

Keyara and Mark are supported by Elder Uncle Lance James from Rumbalara.

“Yarning is important and encourages young people not to be afraid to speak out when they have a lot going on,” Uncle Lance said.

To kick off, yarn circles will start with a meet and greet on Wednesday, October 17 at 4pm to 5pm at headspace Shepparton, 129 High Street and afternoon tea is provided.

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GRAB A GREAT DEAL… The team at Darryl Twitt Motors, Ashley Bettridge, Jason Burgess, Morry Debernardin, Rob Decicco, Paul Gugliotti, Brianna Coughlan, Christine Gillespie, Scott Mutimer, Pike Peters, Ben Dunham, Peter Igat, Christopher Baylon, Trevor Bruce, Jason Kelly, Jonathaniel Cruz, Toby Martin, Ben Bell, Francis Reyes and Fabian Samuel. Photo: Katelyn Morse

Save big with Darryl Twitt Motors’ 10 hour sale THIS year the Darryl Twitt Motors sale is making room for unprecedented building on its site.

The massive 10 hour sale is a genuine clearance to make room as builders re-develop our Volkswagen showroom, and continue to finish off the Land Rover, Jaguar and Honda showrooms.

Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters said, “You can get a great deal, with genuine savings on all of the vehicles from six of the best brands on the planet and there are over 150 vehicles in stock to choose from.

“Buy your next ute, SUV, van, hatch, sports car or luxury car this Saturday for considerably less.

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“And you will then benefit from our new sales and service facilities for the life of your car.”

So, to take advantage of the massive 10 hour sale, head on down to Darryl Twitt Motors, 325 Midland Highway, Shepparton or phone 5822 5844.

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Get the right advice when you’re injured at work

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HARD WORKING AND APPROACHABLE… Nevin Lenne and Gross principal lawyer, Helen Collins.

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WHEN workers are injured and their employer discourages them from accessing the insurance that is available through WorkCover, this amounts to another form of wage theft because it results in the worker paying for their time off work and medical treatment, and robs them of potential lump sums for their injuries.

Nevin Lenne and Gross can provide advice to you about the process to making a workers compensation claim to ensure that if you have been injured at work that you don’t effectively take on the burden of your injury on your own.

Nevin Lenne and Gross principal lawyer, Helen Collins said, “If you are injured at work we encourage you to touch base with us to find out what your entitlements are and let us help you to demystify what the process is about.

“T h is is a n i nsu ra nc e t hat you r employers are paying for and we can help you find out what your benefits are.”

Nevin Lenne and Gross offers a free initial consultation for injured people.

Find them at 361 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, phone 5822 1436 or visit www.nlgsolicitors.com.au

Arrests following series of thefts of and from vehicles AN INVESTIGATION into a series of alleged burglaries and thefts across the Shepparton North area has led to three arrests.

The incidents, which included burglaries and a number of thefts of and from motor vehicles, allegedly took place between September 19 and October 6.

Shepparton Volume Crime officers last week arrested three teenagers.

Two 15-year-olds boys from Shepparton were charged with aggravated burglary, burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, theft, commit indictable offence while on bail and traffic-related offences.

They have been remanded to appear at a children’s court.

A 15-year-old Shepparton girl has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft

from motor vehicle, theft and commit indictable offence while on bail.

She was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Sheppa r ton Volu me C r i me , Fi r st Constable Matthew Clowes said it was a timely reminder for the community to secure their vehicles.

“Often, although not always, thefts of and from motor vehicles are opportunistic.

“We encourage everyone to take the time to ensure their vehicles are locked and any valuables taken out of the car or removed from sight.”

Police expect to make further arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Uniting women in Greater Shepparton against cancer CANCER Council Victoria is encouraging women in Greater Shepparton to get the girls together for a ‘Girls’ Night In’ event to help support local women diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer.

In Greater Shepparton City in the three years 2014-2016, 136 local women were diagnosed

with breast cancer and 51 diagnosed with a form of gynaecological cancer (such as cervical, ovarian, vulva and uterine cancers).

The Girls’ Night In campaign runs throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but events can also be held in November. All funds raised

go toward Cancer Council’s work in vital research, prevention and support services for women’s cancers.

To get involved, simply register to host an event, invite your girlfriends over for a night in and ask them to donate what they would have spent on a night out.

Register to host a Girls’ Night In this October and donate the money you would spend on going out to Cancer Council’s vital work in research, prevention and support for women’s cancers.

For more information, visit w w w. girlsnightin.com.au or call 1300 656 585.

The Bottle-O Warehouse open for business despite raid BUSINESS continues as usual at the Shepparton Bottle-O Warehouse, despite extensive building damage from when a car ram-raided the front windows early last week.

Bottle-O Warehouse store manager, Jacque Wayman said, “For the next week or so, some of our windows at the front will be boarded up, but as you can see, we are still open as normal and happily serving customers.

“It was a busy week for something like this to happen, with the Shepparton Agricultural Show running across the road, but we will continue to deliver great service and cheap prices.”

Undeterred by boarded windows, The Bottle-O Warehouse is still open and operating as usual and trading hours will remain unaffected.

Shepparton’s Bottle-O Warehouse is located on the corner of High Street and St Georges Road, Shepparton and is open until 11pm seven days a week with plenty of free on-site customer parking. Phone 5831 3833 for more information.

DOORS STILL OPEN… From left, Bottle-O Warehouse manager, Jacque Wayman and assistant manager, Shakeah Cleary are reminding locals that despite the shop front being damaged in a ramraid recently, they are still open for business. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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GET INTO FINNY’S… From left, Finny’s Manchester team members, Tina Sicali, Shirley Blick and Darielle Anderson are inviting the community to drop in and take advantage of the ‘We Don’t Want It’ sale. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Finny’s don’t want it, so you should go grab it!

NOW is t he t i me to sto ck up on manchester for the changing seasons, with Finny’s Shepparton and Bendigo stores currently offering their speediest customer savings as part of their enormous ‘We Don’t Want It’ sale.

Prices will be slashed on a massive range of items from big brands such as Alastairs, Logan & Mason and Dunlopillo.

Owner, Ray Finn said, “Buyers must be quick in order to take advantage of these ridiculous prices, as we have very limited stock numbers on many of the clearance and sale items.

“As soon as items are cleared, additional items will be marked down.

“Qu i lt covers , pi l low protec tors , blankets, toppers, towels and much more will be slashed, offering the community a perfect chance to cheaply deck out their space.

“If it’s left over from a previous sale, or if it just hasn’t sold, then out it goes.”

To find out more, visit Finny’s at 136 High Street, Shepparton, contact the store on 5831 2592 or visit the Bendigo store, High Street, Bendigo (next to McDonalds) or call them on 0457 396 320.

Children’s Week activities AN EVENT to celebrate Children’s Week will be held at the Queens Gardens on Wednesday, October 24 between 10am and 1pm.

Queens Gardens will come alive to celebrate Children’s Week with singing a nd da nci ng w it h T he M i k M a ks , learning about animal habitats with the Wild Action Zoo, arts and craft activities with SAM, fun and games with council’s Active Living Team and story telling with

Emma from the Goulburn Valley Regional Library and Jo from Delightful Rainglow.

The free morning of activities, play, stories, information is set to be fun for the whole family.

Please bring along a family picnic, hats and sunscreen and join in the fun in the Queens Gardens.

For further information, please contact council on 5832 9700 or visit www. greatershepparton.com.au

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Parking woes need to be addressed A BRIGHT DECISION… A solar farm at Congupna has been given the go ahead, with a decision yet to be made on the Tallygaroopna, Lemnos and Tatura east solar farm applications. Photo: Supplied.

Major solar farm to go ahead in Congupna MINISTER for Planning, Richard Wynne has announced that the government has approved the Congupna solar farm proposal, which will produce 30 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power 10,000 homes, and create around 110 jobs.

The project will be built on non-irrigated agricultural land and drive around $38M in capital expenditure.

A decision on the Tallygaroopna, Lemnos and Tatura

east solar farm applications has been deferred until further strategic work is completed for the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

Minister Wynne also released the draft Solar Energy Facilities – Design and Development Guidelines for comment.

The draft guidelines will help inform councils, developers and communities on planning requirements for the large solar farm facilities to ensure they are built in the right locations, are easily accessible to the grid and that proposals give careful consideration to high productivity agricultural areas and sensitive landscapes.

The Solar Energy Facilities – Design and Development Guidelines are open for public comment until January 30, 2019 at www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/solarenergy-facilities-design-and-development-draft-guidelines.

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THE Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Peter Schwarz has said that the parking situation in Shepparton needs to be changed immediately to ensure convenience for residents.

“From our hospitals to our shopping centres, residents are telling me they have had enough of our major parking problems in Shepparton,” Mr Schwarz said.

“I am listening to Shepparton residents and if elected I will act swiftly to address this problem that threatens to hold our community back.

Mr Schwarz cited the cost of parking in the CBD and having parking meters that only accept coins as two of the key issues with parking in Shepparton.

“It is outdated and impractical. Parking needs to be priced fairly, with a range of payment options available,” Mr Schwarz said.

“We also have a situation where disabled spaces are being abused by people who do not have a disability simply because those drivers know the rules are not enforced by inspectors.

“A new safe and secure multi-storey general car park near the CBD would solve these problems and allow retail customers to be able to park for longer periods of time.

“This would also benefit employees who need cheap all day parking and it would free up many other short term parks for retail customers.”

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Creating on-farm connections with plenty of benefits

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MORE EFFICIENT FARMING… Farmers, Paul Mundy with his children, Rupert and Georgia.

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WHEN the irrigation channel supplying Paul and Lenore Mundy’s property was slated for modernisation as part of the $2B Connections Project, they knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their farm and improve productivity.

The dairy farmers, along with their son, Rupert and daughter, Georgia, have been on the 305 acre Cobram east property for about three years, milking a 300 strong herd as well as running cropping enterprises.

With experience in modernisation under the Connections Project on their previous property, this time they opted for a co-contribution agreement. This means they contribute to deliver more extensive on-farm works.

“We knew the best way to set our farm up to create the best possible outcome with the area we had,” Paul said.

With their current channel to be

decommissioned, the Mundy’s property was reconnected to a modernised outlet on another nearby channel.

On the property, the co-contribution agreement allowed for a new gravity on-farm channel to be constructed and aligned to make the most of the farm’s geographical layout, as well as developing new bays.

For Paul and Lenore, one of the keys to the success of their modernisation was that their experiences and opinions were listened to and taken into consideration throughout the process.

Since modernising, they say it’s greatly benefitted the running of the property, including increased on-farm efficiencies.

“For us, it’s been great. It means we can water much more efficiently – it now only takes us half a day to water an area of land the previously took three days,” Lenore said.

Educating the community on the dangers of ICE GREATER Shepparton City Council’s Word and Mouth, partnering with Victoria Police, is again heading out to speak with and educate young people at schools to warn them of the dangers of the drug, ICE from this week.

Word and Mouth project manager, Jim Gow said, “This project is an important investment into the future of our young people locally.

“This is the fifth year of a five year commitment we have made to educate our young people around the dangers of the drug. We continue to engage young people in schools, and have great relationships with all the local schools and alternative education settings.”

In the five years that both Word and Mouth and Victoria Police have partnered for these school tours, Mr Gow has spoken to in excess of 6,000 young people. “We have spoken to people in Greater Shepparton, but also in places like Nathalia and even the LaTrobe Valley. This is an issue that is certainly not exclusive to Shepparton,” Mr Gow said.

Starting this week and concluding in a fortnight, both Word and Mouth and Victoria Police will visit several education settings to spread the word about this issue.

Mr Gow said, “Young people are likely to try different things to experience life to the fullest, but we want ICE to be the exception.”

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GOTAFE stakeholder breakfast ‘Partnering for Success’ SUCCESSFUL EVENT… From left, Ian Carkeek from GOTAFE, Jacob Erlandsen from KPMG and Amy Chinnappa from KPMG. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

continued from front page M r Heeney said, “We have a bold vision for our future: to be a thriving organisation renowned for inspiring, motivating and equipping people for success. Collaboration is key for us in ensuring we are benefiting not only the students who walk through our door, but also the region as a whole.

“G OTA F E pl ay s a v it a l role i n preparing this region with a highly skilled workforce that will bring collective success to individuals, businesses, industry and community. Partnering together with leaders of industry and businesses, we are ensuring we identify what the workforce of tomorrow needs to look like, providing graduates with the skills they need to excel.”

Mr Heeney spoke of GOTAFE’s firm commitment to working with key people within the region to ensure the products and services developed and delivered by the organisation meet the current, emerging and future training and employment needs of the region.

At the breakfast keynote speaker, Alex Rance of Richmond Football Club spoke of his experience in collaboration with GOTAFE through his youth education and training facility The Academy.

Alex created The Academy alongside business partner, Luke Surace, which is an

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AFL draft school providing a unique fulltime education and training program that fits the needs of emerging elite athletes.

The Academy, in collaboration with GOTAFE , has been designed to offer students an alternative to their usual learning environment, merging a full-time education with a footy school to encourage students to reach their potential in an approach most suited to them.

The Victorian State Government has made a significant investment in TAFE and the broader education and training sector across regional Victoria. The Shepparton Education Plan, the introduction of TAFE Victoria and targeted regional funding under the Skills First initiative are all steps toward ensuring a prosperous future for people in Shepparton and surrounding communities.

Funding provided under the Skills First banner has provided GOTAFE the means to facilitate new training and by extension contribute to the region’s social and economic prosperity.

The Free TAFE for priority courses initiative will give more Victorians the chance to get the skills they need to land a job in demand. The State Government i n itiat ive w il l reduce t he f i na ncial barrier for students wanting to train in occupations that are needed most by employers in the Victorian Government.

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Raising funds for facilities upgrade H TO help kick-start a fundraising effort to go toward upgrades to Princess Park’s facilities, the club’s that utilise the grounds are holding a movie fundraiser on Wednesday, October 24.

The event will see The Merger screened at Shepparton’s Village Cinema from 6:30pm. In the tradition of The Castle and Ali’s Wedding, one of Australia’s most popular comedians, Damian Callinan adapts his entertaining and topical stage play, The Merger for the big screen. Bodgy Creek is a struggling town.

The drought won’t let up, jobs are scarce after the mill was shut down, and the footy team looks like it will have to merge with another club or fold. Living a hermit-like existence on the town’s fringe, former football star turned ‘Town Killer’ Troy Carrington (Damian Callinan), is coaxed into rescuing the team after striking up an unlikely friendship with young Neil (Rafferty Grierson) who is struggling with the recent loss of his father.

Teaming up with Neil’s mum Angie (Kate

Mulvany, The Great Gatsby) who runs a nearby refugee support centre, they unite to recruit the new arrivals to save the team and take the community on a journey of change.

But for some, like Neil’s grandfather and Club President, Bull (fan-favourite, John Howard, SeaChange) and ‘star’ player Carpet Burn (Angus McLaren, Hotel Mumbai), it’s more change than they’re willing to take.

Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club senior committee member, Steven

Nash said, “We are raising funds to help the Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club, The Shepparton Swans Football Club, The Shepparton Swans Netball Club and The Shepparton Runners club get new facilities at our home ground in Shepparton, Princess Park.

“At the moment we all have separate facilities and none of them are sufficient, so with the help of a new master plan for the site

by Greater Shepparton City Council we are starting the long road to a joint facility.”

Marathon mums’ movie event to highlight important cause IN PREPARATION for the free screening of ‘Ghosthunter’ on Tuesday, October 23, raising much-needed funds and awareness for child sexual abuse, ‘Marathon Mum’ Kathy Fuller will be available to discuss her running journey with fellow athlete, Narelle Pell.

Ms Fuller and Ms Pell are on a mission to run 12 marathons in 12 months to raise $100,000 for the Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault.

‘Ghosthunter’ will be one of the final fundraising events held to support this initiative and focuses around many of the issues Ms Fuller and Ms Pell are wanting to highlight within the community.

“This movie heavily focuses on trauma and the effects of trauma,” Ms Fuller said.

“It ties in with what we are really strongly advocating for in the Goulburn Valley with our campaign.”

Nearing the end of the 12 months, Ms Fuller has expressed her excitement of nearly reaching their fundraising goal.

“Our fundraising goal is in sight, but we really need a final push from everyone for us to get there,” Ms Fuller said.

“I think with the help of everyone following us and supporting us we will be able to hit our goal.”

FREE MOVIE SCREENING… From left, marathon mum, Narelle Pell, GV Health Foundation director, Carmel Johnson and marathon mum, Kathy Fuller. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Committee proves big winner for region continued from front page BY putting the right voices forward and setting localised priorities, the committee has shown everyday locals that they have the capacity to make powerful changes from within their region.

Led by four strategic community pillars, which include productivity, creativity, connectivity and inclusivity, the committee aims to cover all bases within the region and ensure all voices and issues are heard.

Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell said, “The committee has been integral in establishing a different attitude toward what can be achieved for the local community.

“We endeavour to ensure the community that with the right ideas, strategic thinking and technical knowledge, you have the capacity to make powerful changes. “ We c a n now c o n f id e nt ly pl a c e Shepparton amongst the top five regional cities in Victoria, not only in terms of our enormous exporting powers but also more generally in terms of our rapidly growing population.

“We will be continue to work with local transport operators to reinvigorate the discussions and planning on the Shepparton Bypass as well as work with

FIVE YEARS HELPING BUILD THE COMMUNITY… Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell addressing attendees at the committee’s fifth birthday celebrations on Wednesday last week.

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government and local farmers on the Murray Darling Basin Plan to ensure the future success of our farming community moving forward.

“The committee would like to send a big and warm thank you to all of its members in the local region for their assistance and support so far.”

LOTS OF FUN… Local residents, Sara Lee and son, Sebastian, 9 months, enjoying the sideshows at this year’s Shepparton Agricultural Show. Photo: David Lee.

All smiles for the Shepparton Agricultural Show ORGANISERS for the 142nd Shepparton Agricultural Show would like to thank their massive team of over 100 volunteers for a successful and smoothly ran event over the weekend.

Shepparton Agricultural Society secretary, Julie Winch said, “The show this year was a huge success thanks to the volunteers, we

couldn’t do it without them.

“Brophy Bros circus was packed out at every session and the ferret races were an absolute hit. There were plenty of smiles and happy faces.”

Crowd numbers remained steady over both days, with organisers estimating over 15,000 attendees over both days of the show.

New provider for HACC-PYP services announced THE Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has appointed Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) as the new provider to administer the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) in the Shepparton area from December 1 this year.

T h e H AC C - P Y P i s a V i c t o r i a n Government program which has been administered by Council for many years.

With the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) roll out in Shepparton from January 2019, Greater Shepparton City Council made a decision to withdraw from providing H ACC -PY P services as a significant proportion of clients are expected to transition to the NDIS, resulting in a reduced program that is no longer viable for council to deliver.

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providing these services in Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires for many years.”

Calvary Community Care delivers the in-home services on behalf of Greater Shepparton City Council which includes the HACC-PYP. “When Nexus commences on December 1, 2018, Calvary Community Care will no longer deliver services through the HACCPYP,” Ms Tingay said.

“This potentially will mean a change of support worker for clients; however Nexus will discuss this directly with each client should they be affected by the change.

“We understand the change may be difficult for clients and their families.

Greater Shepparton City Council will be working with Calvary Community Care, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Nexus to ensure clients receive continuity of care with minimal disruption.”

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By David Lee IT isn’t often that you get the chance to meet somebody that is such an inspiration, but I had the chance to do just that when I sat down with 30 year old Indian resident, Abhishek Kumar Sharma to talk about his would tour on a bicycle.

Last week, Abhishek made his way through Shepparton after having already ridden 52,400km and visited 40 countries and three other continents before making his way to Australia.

Abhishek said, “I am an ecologist and am completing this ride, which involves visiting 90 countries, six continents and travelling 95,000km, to raise awareness of climate change and world peace.

“It is a symbolic bike ride. On average I ride 100km per day on my 47kg bike. I carry with me very little; three litres of water, three days of food as well as emergency clothing, a tent and sleeping bag.

“I started my journey in India four years ago and will be travelling until 2020 where I will finish up back in India. My

A WORLD TOUR… 30 year old Indian resident, Abhishek Kumar Sharma is travelling the world to raise awareness of climate change and world peace on a bicycle. Photos: David Lee.

next stop will be Wangaratta and then I will make my way up to Brisbane before heading over to New Zealand.

“I have no corporate sponsorship but have had many wonderful people helping along the way with food, accommodation and more.

“I have met so many people along the way including many mayors , t he I nd ia n president , senators , m i n isters a nd parliamentarians including the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews.

“I have faced a lot of challenges including dealing with -14ºC weather, over 45ºC as well as trying conditions with wind.

“Every country has unique and special features and they are all wonderful in their own way.

“Humanity is everywhere. People are good and helpful.

According to me the world is beautiful and colourful and we need peace and love for all of us.”

If you want to keep up with Abhishek’s journey, follow him on Facebook or visit www.abhishekkumarsharma.com

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A FAMILY AFFAIR… Mother and offspring sharing a moment getting a good view of the surrounding countryside. They had just made a kill.

WE are up early for today is game driving day and we are heading to the Etosha National Park. We are told the park has a salt pan so big it can be seen from space.

As we drive along we begin to see animals and stop to take photos. There are springbok,

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impala, gemsbok, giraffes, warthogs and many zebras. The cameras are clicking away with everyone looking for that special shot to take home.

We are staying at the Okakeujo Restcamp in the Etosha National Park. They have a waterhole that attracts animals from the park and they are all there including elephants. Oneby-one the animals come in to drink. Different species warily moving past each other to get to the water.

Every now and then an animal will take-off in fright and many follow but the call of the water is too great. They must return on-mass to drink their fill, again side-by-side but when the elephant arrives all give way to his might.

If the lion is king then the elephant is the mighty one. You will see them on hot days standing under trees flapping their ears. The underside of the ear is covered in veins close to the surface, so the flapping cools the body down.

At waterholes, on entering, the elephant will take a trunk full of water and blow it under the ears increasing the cooling effect.

They do take over a waterhole. The young elephants will plunge in completely submerging their bodies and play in the water for a long time. On previous visits to Africa I have seen up to 240 elephants gather at a single waterhole and take turns from the youngest to the oldest washing the entire herd.

The thing that makes them different is the elephant’s long memory. If one of the herd dies the others will mourn the death for days, often returning to the site each year to touch the bones with their trunks marking their loss.

Indeed if the government has to cull elephants because of growing numbers they will cull the entire herd. To leave some alive would be to curse them with the living memory of loss for the rest of their lives.

There was also the case of Laurence Anthony known as the Elephant Whisperer.

He cared for elephants all his life at his game reserve and wrote a number of books on the subject. Upon his death, the elephants were aware of his passing and gathered en-mass at his home at Thurla Thurla. They stayed at the homestead for many days putting their trunks

in the open windows showing their loss; this is a feature of elephants well documented.

We now reach the Okavango River and spend the night at the Hakusembe River Lodge. My chalet overlooks the river and as I enter the room, it’s dominated by a huge bed.

Above the bed hovers a mosquito net that will be lowered tonight, as this is malaria country.

Sitting on the porch the river is the border between Namibia and Angola. At this time of year it is so shallow in parts that you can walk across it. On the opposite bank a woman and her children are washing and the kids playing in the water. They wave to me and I wave back.

Later on we take a sunset cruise on the river where we spot crocodiles, many birds and many families washing and getting ready for the night. They wave and we wave. As this is a champagne cruise, an announcement comes over before out come the glasses. The corks pop and as the sun sets into a big red ball there is lots of laughing.

Then we hear it. Faint at first, but as we near our lodge it gets louder…the sound of African song. As we reach our birth there they are; the staff at the lodge are singing us home.

We are back on the road heading to another river camp. There are lots of bush homes along the way. In this part of Africa, polygamy abounds so the housing layout looks like this…a compound fenced in walls of brush or tall grasses about two meters tall. Inside is a series of round huts with brush walls and a thatched roof.

The first one will be for the husband and his number one wife. It consists of a single room for sleeping. Next there is another hut for the children and then a third for the kitchen. When wife number two arrives another hut is added for her, then wife number three and another hut is built.

The number one wife is in charge of the kitchen but she invites wives two and three to join her in preparing the daily meals for the family. The only decision to be made by the husband is in which hut the lion sleeps tonight.

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

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THE MIGHTY TAK E COMMA ND… Elephants roam the land, man y in big herds and at waterholes they take com mand.

AFTER SNACK NAP… Lions are king. This one had just eaten its fill and was lazing in the shade.

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Melbourne City thrashes Western Sydney in Shepparton S MELBOURNE City returned to Shepparton ahead of the upcoming Hyundai A-League season after signing a three-year deal to play a pre-season match in the town for the next three years.

City’s final pre-season match represented an opportunity for head coach, Warren Joyce to experiment with his line-up one final time before the club’s round 1 match against Melbourne Victory, with starts handed to new signings, Florin Berenguer and Kearyn Baccus.

Western Sydney also opted to play an experimental line up, mixing youth with the experienced, giving coach, Markus Babbel the chance to test out his squad.

City began the match on the front foot having the better of the frenetic opening exchanges with Lachlan Wales and Ritchie De Laet teaming up to good effect on the right-hand side.

It took until 21 minutes for the deadlock to be broken with Frenchman, Florin Berenguer whipping in a dangerous free kick for

Harrison Delbridge to head home leaving Janjetovic little chance in the Wanderers goal.

One quickly became two and provider became scorer when a lively Lachlan Wales produced a surging run down the right flank followed by a deep cross to the back post for Berenguer to calmly head back across goal to make it 2-0 city.

Despite constant city pressure, it didn’t take Western Sydney long to claw one back.

Abraham Majok cut in from the right and fired a long-range effort into the top corner, giving the Wanderers the impetus to turn the tie on its head leading into half time.

City continued their forward, possessionbased play in the second half, pinning a young Wanderers team in their own half for long periods but creating little in the way of clear-cut chances.

On 67 minutes Berenguer was at it again, causing havoc on the left turning back and forth before crossing into the box only for the ball to be handled in the air by Majok, gifting city a penalty which Dario Vidosic,

MELBOURNE CITY VICTORIOUS… Melbourne City came out victorious against Western Sydney in the pre-season match played in Shepparton. Photo: Supplied.

a substitute on for Lachlan Wales, coolly slotted away to make it 3-1.

With more substitutions to follow, the game became disjointed with neither side causing many problems until on 91 minutes when substitute, Riley McGree collected a pass from Scott Jamieson, beat two defenders

and rifled into the right corner of the net.

Finishing the pre-season with a 4-1 win leaves city on a high heading into the round 1 battle against Victory and for head coach, Warren Joyce, there are a few selection decisions to be made.

Kids can hit under the lights PLAYERS utilising the Tatura Lawn Tennis Club can now take to the courts all year round after the completion of the Lights for Kids Project.

Coming at a total cost of $206,611, the project saw the courts revamped over six years which included asphalt court resurfacing with synthetic grass in 2012, new high efficiency LED lighting installed on the four courts in 2017 and concrete courts resurfaced with synthetic grass in March this year.

Lights for Kids project manager, Alan Morse said, “The biggest problem I saw at the club was that during late autumn, winter and early spring there was virtually no tennis played. The committee then let me loose to chase grants with the aim of replacing our two unplayable asphalt courts, upgrade the two concrete courts and get lights installed on all four courts and the Lights for the Kids project was born. That was in July 2009.

“We had two failed grant attempts but then we got on a roll.

“We had grants from Greater Shepparton City Council, the State Government, Tennis Australia and a donation from the TAT200 committee, which made all of this possible. The tennis club was also able to raise $106,990, which is an extraordinary amount of money from a small club like ours. Thanks to everyone who helped and worked tirelessly to raise the funds and thanks also needs to go to the businesses that donated services to the project including Peter Kennedy (footings for the lights), Andrew Clement (metal cages for the light footings) and Brad at NL Drainage (for the drain on the southern courts).”

PROJECT COMPLETE… From left, Tatura Lawn Tennis Club past president, Damian Smith, Lights for Kids project manager, Alan Morse, past president, Richard Twite and current president, Royden James. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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NEWS HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODGER’S CAPERS… From left (back), Codger’s Capers Men’s Group members, Neil Watt, Len Floyd, assistant coordinator, David Parry, Owen Champness, garden coordinator, Graeme Close, Andrew Doherty, Roy Hunt, group representative, Graham Stone, assistant activities coordinator, Graham Blight, Len Clarke, treasurer, David Baker, Bruce Stanyer and Doug Dodson. (Front), coordinator, Peter Koster, president, Ronald Trenfield, acting secretary, Robert Hough and Maurice Chard. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Have your say on flood mapping for region GREATER Shepparton City Council has been working to update the existing information on flood risk within the Shepparton, Mooroopna and Kialla areas and would like the community’s feedback on the Draft Shepparton Mooroopna Flood Intelligence and Flood Mapping Project Report August 2018 (Draft Report).

The purpose of the Draft Report is to update the flood intelligence and mapping tools contained within the existing Shepparton Mooroopna Floodplain Management Study: Floodplain Management Plan October 2002.

This important document ensures that flooding impacts are considered as part of the assessment of any proposed buildings and works on flood prone land.

Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Environment, Greg McKenzie, encouraged the community to book an appointment time with Council to ensure they are fully informed.

“We have 30 minute one-on-one appointments available to meet with council officers, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and Water Technology Pty Ltd so that people have a good understanding of what the Draft Report means for them,” Mr McKenzie said.

CONSULTATION WORKSHOPS Thursday, October 18 between 10am and 1pm and between 1:30pm and 6pm Thursday, October 25 between 10am and 1pm and between 1:30pm and 6pm Contact council’s Sustainability and Development Team to make an appointment on 5832 9730.

Celebrating eight years of friendship and community support ONCE again Codger’s Capers Men’s Group has enjoyed an excellent year of sharing life together offering friendship and on yesterday held a special 8th birthday celebration.

The group, which currently has 27 members, runs out of the Shepparton Church of Christ on the corner of Corio and Nixon Streets actively take part in a range of activities throughout the year including Phyllis Newton Village community barbeques, coffee demonstrations, St John’s Ambulance CPR training, ten pin bowling, movie days, guest speakers, outings to the Shepparton Plaster Works, Shepparton Chocolate Apple Factory, Shepparton museum and GV Water as well as bus trips to Noorilin Mansion Murchison, silo paintings, North Vic Engines in Cobram just to name a few.

Another task that the group undertakes is growing fresh

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vegetables and herbs, which they use to create breakfast, lunch and dinner meals that they offer out to anybody who needs it.

President, Ronald Trenfield said, “Our food cooking program is enabled by a dedicated group within Codgers who meet on a regular basis to prepare and cook packaged meals for those in need. Meals are then frozen in freezers which are part of the church food outreach in conjunction with Shepparton Foodshare and distributed through the church office and other agencies throughout Shepparton and Mooroopna.

“During the year 914 meals have been prepared and 806 have been distributed.

“We’d like to thank all who have contributed to enabling Codger’s Capers Men’s Group to be a success.”

For further information, visit www.codgerscapers.webs.com

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We’re here to help THE staff at Kensington Gardens are always on hand to help you live your premium lifestyle.

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anager, Peter Stanbrook said, “The members of our communit y are important to all of us here at Kensington

Gardens and nothing is too much for us to do for them to ensure they live life to the full.

“As well as our many other wonderful staff we now have three full time gardeners who help to look after the grounds and your gardens so that you can relax and enjoy all the things you wish to enjoy in life.”

The striking Paisley 200 THE luxurious living options available at Kensington Gardens are second to none, and with 17 elegant home plan options, potential residents are spoiled for choice.

A better quality of life with state-ofthe-art facilities WHETHER you want to catch a movie, go for a swim, borrow a book from the library or play a social game of croquet, at Kensington Gardens you can do all of this and more without leaving the grounds.

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ne of the popular designs, the Paisley 200, consists of three bedrooms, double garage, bathroom, en-suite, 22m2 alfresco area, family and meals room, 6m2 porch and spacious living area of 167m2 and is now available to be viewed at Kensington Gardens.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Our options range from three to four bedrooms and all come with an en-suite, bathroom, lock-up garage and undercover alfresco area.

“Your spacious new home is architect designed, fully landscaped, built using brick veneer and is a slab on ground home without stairs.

“You can select from a wide range of designer finishes, fixtures, flooring and garage sizes. Plus you’ll find we have a great deal of flexibility around your home design. Talk to us about your ideas and discover what’s possible.

“We also allow our residents to opt for solar power roof panels so that they can save in the long term.”

NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE… From left, Kensington Gardens apprentice gardener, Bailey, head gardener, Ian, manager, Peter, receptionist, Tracy and gardener, Peter. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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SPOILED FOR CHOICE… There are 17 elegant home plan options available at Kensington Gardens including the Paisley 200. Images: Supplied.

ith a dedicated on-site library, croquet field, bar, pool, workshop, vegetable garden, Gold Class cinema and more, Kensington Gardens has it all.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “With a range of state-of-the-art facilities on offer at Kensington gardens there is something to appeal to everyone, and you can utilise them as little or as much as you like.

“We also find that one of the most appealing facilities we have on-site is the fully secure undercover caravan and RV storage area. If you get the itch to travel or you are going away to visit friends or family, you can rest easy knowing that your caravan or RV is safe back home and is being taken care of meaning you can relax and enjoy your break.”

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Open Day Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm SECURE STORAGE OPTIONS… Kensington Gardens residents, Peter Higgins and Kerrie Higgins taking their caravan out of the storage facilities at Kensington Gardens. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Even more space to store your caravan, RV or boat HAVING a point of difference is important when it comes to lifestyle facilities and Kensington Gardens’ is that they offer extensive caravan, RV and boat parking and storage facilities, and as demand has grown, they have increased that space.

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eing the provider of some of the largest undercover lock-up caravan, RV and boat storage areas in rural Victoria, Kensington Gardens now offers 35 undercover storage bays

with more planned for the future.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “Providing the option for our residents to safely and securely store their recreational vehicles and equipment is important for when they wish to travel.

“The facility is also secure with camera surveillance and security lighting for the safety

and protection of our residents and their property.

“We have had a lot of feedback from our residents who say they had been searching for a facility with storage options and that’s why they chose Kensington Gardens because this was our big point of difference.”

Life is worth celebrating IN your regular day-to-day life outside of Kensington Gardens, you quite often find several times during the year throughout your life where you need to hire a function centre or area in order to celebrate a birthday, wedding or any other of the myriad of occasions that may arise.

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t Kensington Gardens you can do it all in the grounds, with a full sized auditorium available for any occasion.

From bir thday par ties, wedding anniversaries, sports meeting events, table tennis events, indoor bowls, choir practice and special celebratory events for the Melbourne Cup or AFL Grand Final, family gatherings and almost anything else you can think of, the function room comes with a stage and dance floor and easily sits more than 200 people.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “It is great to be able to offer a space like our auditorium. We have had many of our residents take advantage of it and enjoy time with friends, family or other residents.

“Let’s face it, life is worth celebrating and we love to see that here at Kensington Gardens.”

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CELEBRATE AT KENSINGTON GARDENS… The full size auditorium at Kensington Gardens can be used by residents for a range of functions including birthday parties and special celebratory events for the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Supplied.

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A strong relationship building Kensington Gardens WITH a strong relationship between Kensington Gardens and Alatalo Bros having lasted for over 10 years, the future developments at Kensington Gardens will hold the same quality that exists across the entire estate today.

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ll homes are stand alone brick veneer, architect designed affordable luxury and there are 17 home designs to choose from.

Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “You can select from a wide range of designer finishes, fixtures and flooring and then just move in and enjoy a fully landscaped over 50s resort lifestyle, so you can choose the lifestyle that is right for you.

“All of our homes are built by our builder of choice, Alatalo Bros with whom Kensington Gardens has enjoyed a long working association and trusted relationship with.

“Home designs can be modified to include changes that are important to each individual, which we are happy to discuss with you.”

Part of the success story of Kensington Gardens, can be attributed to the unique partnership with family owned, new home builders, Alatalo Bros.

Peter said, “Apart from being outstanding

A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP… The relationship between Kensington Gardens and Alatalo Bros has lasted over 10 years and has helped to build the Shepparton community estate to where it is today. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

home and resort facility builders, Alatalo Bros have gained a deserved reputation over the last 30 years for delivering the highest level of quality at an affordable price.”

Alatalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle said, “The relationship we have with Kensington Gardens has been built over many years and it has become quite a successful relationship for both parties.

“Having an open mind from both sides, offering different suggestions, solutions and working together to achieve the goals that

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Kensington Garden’s residents are looking for has been quite successful. We believe that’s due to the fact both Kensington Gardens and the builder work closely together to achieve the same goal; happy clients.

“Without the help of our committed trade base and supplier network none of this would be possible. The builds are led by our construction manager, Andrew Mann and on-site supervisor, Raz Garzoli.”

For more information, contact Alatalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle on 0419 339 303.

CRAFTY GATHERINGS… From left, Kensington Gardens residents and Craft Group members, Lorraine Morris, Lorraine Rivett and Jenny de Haan. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

BEING crafty and using your skills to create items that are sold and then donating the funds toward good causes is a noble thing to do and that’s exactly what the Craft Group does at Kensington Gardens.

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rom scarves, bags, toys, Christmas decorations and trees, and cards for all occasions to jewellery and children’s blankets each item is made with love, care and finesse with proceeds made going back to the community.

Craft Group member, Wendy Young said, “In recent times, our group has made donations to Palliative Care West Hume Region ($3,000) and Alzheimer’s Research, Dementia Australia ($4,000).

“We are also going to be giving a small

donation to Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Group soon.

“We’d like to thank everyone for their continued support and donating the materials needed to make our creations and of course donations are always welcome.

“The group is very social and we all have a lot of fun together.”

All craft items will be available to purchase at the Kensington Gardens Open Day, which all goes to help support a great local cause.

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