On Pako and Beyond...#03 Spring/Summer by Eden Enterprises

FREE 2016

ISSUE # 03

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It is with absolute pleasure that we present to you, the reader, our third publication of this passionately received and greatly supported magazine, designed to showcase our premier shopping and dining strip, Pakington Street, and our beautiful region beyond. We would like to extend our wholehearted appreciation to each and every one of the businesses who have supported and contributed to this third issue. We are truly grateful to be one of this regions small businesses supported by other small business... key to the ongoing overall success of this wonderful town, Geelong, and those that surround us. In addition to the above, we would like to also extend our sincerest appreciation to each and every one of our team members for their efforts and contributions. Without the amazing support and involvement of each and every business and team member, the presentation and publication of this magazine would once again, not have been possible. We hope you enjoy reading your complimentary copy of which additional copies can be sourced from participating businesses throughout the Geelong region and beyond, including, Colac, Ballarat, Werribee and central Melbourne.

Mark & Donna W ilkins

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CONTENTS

Welcome to On Pako and beyond... Issue #03.

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PAKO HISTORY MLA MEMBER GEELONG

Christine Couzens MP

COMMUNITY SPIRIT PAKO FESTA 2017 ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN KIDSMATTER PART OF PAKO HERITAGE TASTE DESTINATIONS QUEENSCLIFF’S 360Q RENEWED PAKO STREET MAP THE PADDOCK ARTS & CULTURE GPAC THEATRE SEASON 2017 BOOM GALLERY AUTHENTIC ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY GEELONG AQUATIC CENTRE ONCOLOGY MASSAGE THERAPY FASHION & BEAUTY A TREAT 4 ME! GEELONG WINEGROWERS ASSOC. INTERIOR TRENDS BOOTCAMP

with CHERIE BLACKNEY

with SCOTT DUMBELL

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Christine Couzens MP Proudly...

on pako

funded from Parliament Electorate Office and Communications Budget

Member for Geelong

69A Pakington St, Geelong West 3218 ph 5221 3131 e: christine.couzens@parliament.vic.gov.au ONPAKO 11

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PAST TO PRESENT words & pictures MARK HEENAN

LEGENDARY Pakington Street identity Ken Wilks, recalls when he jumped off a school tram and dived into the family owned and operated business along the iconic Geelong West prime retail strip. A lot has changed in 70 years according to Ken, 78, along Pako, where he has spent the majority of his adult working life and childhood years. One of those changes being an end to the trams which operated in Geelong from 1912 until their closure in 1956. “Oh heavens, I was about seven years old when I first remember trams running along Pakington Street,” laughed Ken, who still operates the family business, Heights Sewing Centre. Ken continues, “I am nearly 79 and it was 71 or 72 years ago now. Trams used to run down Church Street, they would come along in Pakington Street. They would come to Newtown and along Aphrasia Street to Geelong College, and they went down into Chilwell and went into town and around the town and back through to Johnstone Park. It was quite a big network of trams at that particular time.” Catching up with his uncle, Les Height, former owner of Heights Sewing Centre which Les and his father started in 1935, brought back fond memories for Ken, who says, “I used to live with Les for a little while. When I was a young kid I used to catch the tram out the front of the shop here to go to school.” The former Geelong College student recalls, “I used to come down (Pako) after school as well. There was a nice ice-cream shop in the next block, the American Bar, and it was owned by an American, and that was a place where we all went either during school or after school.” 12 ONPAKO

Long-time Pakington Street resident, Ken Wilks, of Heights Sewing Centre

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Ken continues, “Most of us used to walk down from The Palais in Geelong and he made the best sundaes and the best milkshakes - he had everything there. It was quite a meeting place – The American Bar.” Ken comments that the ‘culture’ of Pakington Street is different now with less family owned businesses operating in the heart of Geelong West. Ken reflects, “The shops in Pakington Street at the time when I was growing up were all family owned businesses.” A former Geelong West councillor from 1982-1993 and Mayor in 1985, Ken used to walk across the road from work to attend City Hall meetings where the former council headquarters were located.

The corner of Pakington Street and Albert Street in the 1980s

Geelong West Pakington Street Traders Association meetings, which Ken chaired, took place inside Heights Sewing Centre after the weekday 5pm knock off. Ken continues, “When the Traders Association was very strong, we had probably two functions a year where we used to have late night shopping or we would have painting contests for the kids around the (nearby) schools, and we would have side-walk sales at different times of the year.” Fast forward to today and the veteran local business identity notes that the current popularity with coffee shops has changed the way Pako is viewed. Ken says, “You come down here on a Sunday morning and there are people walking everywhere. They are enjoying the ambience of the street and all the coffee shops where you can pop in and meet your friends and have brunch. There were no coffee shops back then - there were cafes. I don’t think we even thought of coffee…it is a trend now. I never saw coffee when I was younger, it was mainly tea or water or milk – at that time there were no coffee shops around.” 14 ONPAKO

Ken Wilks of Pakington Street’s Heights Sewing Centre

Heights Sewing Centre 176 Pakington St, Geelong West P. 5229 3558 1/63 Synnot St, Werribee 3030 P. 8742 6238

Heights Workshop 5 Candover St, Geelong West P. 5229 5567 www.heightsewing.com.au info@heightsewing.com.au

MLA The end of manufacturing at Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited on Friday the 7th of October 2016 was a sad and emotional day for many people in Geelong and Broadmeadows, particularly the workers directly affected. Ford has been such an icon in Geelong, growing up in the northern suburbs I knew many people who worked at Ford, in fact, during the 60s & 70s, Ford was renowned for having the best Christmas Parties for its workers and families. Ford has been a major employer for the community I grew up in. Many family, friends and neighbours worked at Ford, enabling them to provide a home, put food on the table and educate their children.

MEMBER GEELONG FOR

words CHRISTINE COUZENS

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Ford opened in 1926, providing employment for many Geelong workers. There would not be many people in Geelong that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a family member or a friend who has worked at Ford during these past 90 years. Ford Australia announced the end of manufacturing in Geelong on Wednesday the 22nd of May 2013; this news was devastating to hundreds of Ford workers, their families, past workers and the broader community. The Federal Member for Corio, Richard Marles, immediately called a meeting of all key stakeholders and Leaders in Geelong and as a consequence established a Taskforce to look at what could be done. Unfortunately, Ford confirmed that the decision to close would not be overturned.

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Regional Development Victoria, Auto Skills Australia, Geelong Manufacturing Council, Geelong Trades Hall, The Gordon TAFE, Geelong Region LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Networks), Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Deakin University, G21 Region Alliance, and Committee for Geelong. Through the Auto Transition Task Force we have been working hard to ensure that we minimise the number of jobs lost, and that there are employment and retraining opportunities for Ford workers. The number of workers losing their jobs has been reduced to approximately 190 positions due to redeployments within other Ford operations, some short term temporary positions for the clean-up and other positions for the decommissioning of the site which is expected to take up to 3 years. Founded in 1925, the Ford Australia plant in North Geelong closes after 88 years of pr oduction

At the time, the then Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced that the “Government would provide the most intensive form of employment assistance to help people as they source opportunities for the days beyond October 2016.” As a result the Geelong Region Innovation and Investment Fund (GRIIF) was established in July 2013. The $24.5 million fund was jointly funded with contributions from the Federal and State Governments and from Ford. The aim of the GRIIF is to support innovative job creation projects that strengthen and diversify Geelong’s regional economy and employment base. These funds will be fully expended this year and the Federal Government have announced that it will not contribute to an ongoing fund. The Andrews Government firmly believes that such a fund is still needed in Geelong, therefore a State fund was established, the Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT). The $7.5 million LIFT supports investment by business leading directly to jobs in regions such as Geelong and focuses on sustainable employment. The Andrews Government also established the Geelong Auto Transition Task Force, which I Chair, to link into the State Auto Transition Task Force, Chaired by Wade Noonan, the Minister for Industry, Employment and Resources. I want to congratulate the Taskforce Members: AMWU Vehicle Division and Delegates, Ford Australia, City of Greater Geelong Enterprise Geelong, 18 ONPAKO

The reduction in redundancies from what was initially expected is of course good news for those workers staying on, however, for those who walked out for the last time on Friday the 7th of October, they will experience the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Access to the right training plays a critical role in assisting and supporting workers to focus on retraining for future employment. In October, the new skills and jobs centre, run by The Gordon, opened in Geelong, which is part of the Andrews Government funding commitment to the Ford workers. Over the past year a great deal of work has been undertaken with individual workers to ensure they have up to date resumes, training and guidance for job interviews, financial advice and advice on career choices. A support centre has also been established to assist workers in the initial post closure period. The support and assistance strategies in place for the redundant Ford workers are positive and will help many, and I believe everything possible that can be done has been done, however, the emotional and psychological impact is the unknown. When workers walked out the gate for the last time and reality set in that they would not be getting ready to go to Ford to work again, they would not see their mates and colleagues at Ford on a daily basis again or be a part of the Ford community or Ford network anymore, how do they manage that?

www.christinecouzens.com

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT

ON PAKO and beyond... words GWEN FORD

What makes a community? The image, location and unity of a neighbourhood is important. There is a strong sense of community spirit in the Geelong West area fostered through a wide range of communal groups, sporting clubs, the local neighbourhood house and enduring social cohesion. The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) defines social cohesion as: A cohesive society works towards the well-being of all its members, fights exclusion and marginalisation, creates a sense of belonging, promotes trust, and offers its members the opportunity of upward mobility. It is concerned about social inclusion, social relations and social mobility. Such a definition could also be interpreted as a very plausible description of the proud and wellintegrated community of Pako.

Pam Virgona, President of GWNH

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Neighbourhoods fulfil valuable roles in the daily life of people, but the role of the neighbourhood is paralleled with increased activities and connections outside the living area. Whilst our residence in our chosen neighbourhood continues to host most of our traditional domestic undertakings, some of which have been simplified by modern technologies, our livelihood pursuits

pictures GWNH / MARK WILKINS

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usually take place beyond our valued communities. As such, recreation and leisure become more important functions of the neighbourhood, whereas other activities generally occur outside the living quarters. Some social researchers, believe that with this trend, the neighbourhood becomes an extension of the personal identity of the residents.

Locals enjoy the activities at the West Fest in West Memorial Park

Neighbourhoods and the societal structures they may require are significant, geographically, socially and politically. The challenges neighbourhoods represent though, might be in the process of change. The revival of interest in neighbourhoods is currently of policy note because the local communities take a ground-up approach to district issues and have a better understanding of the circumstances in the area in which to tackle deprivation and social exclusion. There are strong sentiments of a disconnect between the concerns of ordinary citizens and those of political elites, this weakens peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of belonging, inclusiveness and opportunities for social mobility.

Laying the foundations for a better life for their citizens through economic and social transformations during a period of fast growth bring new challenges for governments, including rising income inequalities, structural transformation, and the need to meet citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rising expectations of standards of living and access to opportunity. It is necessary to enhance social relations in marginalised communities not only for social cohesion but also for economic competitiveness. Geelong West is considered very well positioned to further enrich its friendly and understanding community spirit with the availability of land on the urban fringe of the township having been assessed as having the capacity to accommodate future residential growth. There would be relatively few environmental constraints to further development with the benefit of already established physical infrastructure, community facilities and services. The State Government has set to build a better society across Victoria in general. Assumably a society that reflects the caring values of not only the friendly Pako and Geelong West communities, but also those of neighbouring networks throughout our region. Such a society would also benefit from embracing a fair will that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity, as is proudly the case throughout Geelong West and beyond. Such an outlook also results in confident and safe communities. For information relating to the community spirit of Pako contact: Geelong West Neighbourhood House Geelong West Neighbourhood House

Geelong West Town Hall

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www.gwnh.org.au

89 Autumn St, Geelong West

info@gwnh.org.au

Ph 0427 703 218

/geelongwest.neighbourhoodhouse

DIVERSITATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

PAKO FESTA TURNS 35! words SUPPLIED pictures SUPPLIED & PHIL HINES

Pako Festa is a unique annual event with a strong blending of cultures and community spirit and involvement which attracts an audience of over 100,000 spectators. The event is delivered by Diversitat, a not-for-profit association, representing 40 affiliated ethnic groups and over 60,000 people of non-English speaking backgrounds in the Geelong region.

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Traditional dance performer entertains the Pako Festa cr owd

Held on the last Saturday of February along Pakington Street in Geelong West, Geelong’s ‘multicultural heart’, Pako Fest incorporates an extravagant street parade, traditional foods, beautiful music and dance, authentic costumes, community arts, exhibitions and interactive workshops. Admission to the festival is free and it provides the Regional Communities an opportunity to take ownership of an event with which they can identify. Beyond the appreciation and enjoyment of music, traditional foods and dance, the Pako Festa provides a unique opportunity for over 100,000 spectators to socialise and celebrate in harmony regardless of ethnic origin. First staged in 1983 with 19 different national groups participating in front of a crowd of around 12,000 visitors, the festival is about to celebrate its 35th birthday and is now regularly attended by crowds of well over 100,000 people of all ages and backgrounds with approximately 15% being from outside the Geelong region.

Throughout the events history, Pako Festa continues to offer overwhelming participation and exploration of culture, place and person with 32 separate ethnic community groups participating being Afghan, Bosnian, Chinese, Congolese, Croatian, Dutch, Filipino, French, Greek, Hazara, Hungarian, Indian, Indonesian, Iranian, Irish, Italian, Karen, Karenni, Liberian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Maori, Nepalese, Polish, Scottish, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Sudanese, Ukrainian and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op. In addition to the ethnic communities there is a further 50 local community groups such as schools, social clubs, music groups and bands and sports clubs involved in the event. Local Pakington Street traders have always been key participants, many also sponsors. Pako Festa raises the profile and awareness of Pakington Street itself. With thousands of visitors flocking to the street, traders are able to present their businesses and goods to a whole new audience. ONPAKO 25

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Looking back in time the event structure and its features have not changed too much; it has remained true to its values of celebrating diversity. Images over the years reflect many communities showcasing their culture through dance and in the Pako Festa parade. In saying that, the parade once travelled north along Pakington Street from Geelong West Park towards the Town Hall, whilst today it travels in the opposite direction. It was in the late 80’s that the event logo was created and Carmen Miranda became the event mascot and each year there would be a different personality dressed in costume be that a male or female artist, this tradition still continues today. In 2003 the event celebrated its 21st birthday with a huge program running over two days. From 2004 due to rising event costs, the event was reduced to a single day festival offering the opportunity to re focus the event on its core values. The next big milestone was reached in 2012 as Pako Festa celebrated its 30th year and the party did not disappoint huge crowds as 30 Carmen Mirandas led the great Pako Festa Parade. Pako Festa has also won and received a number of awards. In 2004, Premier’s Award for Harmony in the Community - Victoria’s largest multicultural celebration – Victorian Multicultural Awards For Excellence. In 2009 the event was a finalist in The Australian Event Awards in the Best Community Event Category ONPAKO 27

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and then in 2015 Pako Festa won the The Australian Event Awards, Best Community Event Category for the State of Victoria. Since its inception the event continues to be a major event on the community calendar, in 2017 Pako Festa celebrates 35 years of operation on Saturday 25th February from 9am-5pm. The event theme for next year is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food of the Worldâ&#x20AC;? and you can expect to sample over 20 local diverse cuisines, the smells and sounds will take you to another world. Included in this international celebration will be free entertainment for the entire family and of course, the great Pako Festa Parade starting at 11am with spectacular colours, movement and creativity from around the globe. The 2017 Diversitat Pako Festa is delivered by Diversitat and is supported by The Victorian State Government, Victorian Multicultural Commission and the City of Greater Geelong. In addition, it could not be delivered without the much appreciated support of many other local and non-local organisations and businesses. Pako Festa Pakington Street, Geelong West Sat 25th February, 2017 Phone: 5221 6044 28 ONPAKO

www.pakofesta.com.au luisa.lafornara@diversitat.org.au

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ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN

KIDSMATTER LAUNCH! words & pictures SUPPLIED

KidsMatter Primary is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children. St John’s Lutheran School and Kindergarten recently launched an innovative program called KidsMatter. Students, parents and staff came together for a community breakfast followed by a school assembly and parent information session highlighting the importance of wellbeing and mental health in the development of children. The first step St John’s is taking on the KidsMatter journey, is to build on what is already a positive school community. The school has recently added to its lunchtime amusements by introducing activity clubs such as drama, dance, knitting, Lego and an arts/craft club. Along with the playground and library

Positive mental health and wellbeing is vital for learning and life. Children who are mentally healthy learn better, benefit from life experiences and have stronger relationships with family members, school staff and peers.

options, the students can now participate in activities that promote belonging

School is the most significant developmental environment, after family, for

and friendships, and provide overall positive engagement at school.

primary school aged children. Schools play a crucial role in building children’s self-esteem and sense of competence. They can also act as a safety net and assist in protecting children from circumstances that affect their learning, development and wellbeing. Through KidsMatter Primary, St John’s Lutheran School will work closely with families and the community to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. The school recognizes that supporting all areas of a student’s learning, including their social and emotional development, as well as providing a safe and all-embracing environment, provides a setting in which all children can reach their full potential. St John’s Lutheran Primary School 33 Aberdeen St Newtown VIC 3220 Ph 5221 5221

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PART OF PAKO HERITAGE words TUCKERS FUNERAL& BEREAVEMENT SERVICE

Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service has been part of the Geelong West community for a long time now.

newest owners, InvoCare. Tuckers Funeral Service has expanded beyond

F.H. Tucker & Son was established in 1883 by Mr Frank Henry Tucker in

Street. Today, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service are operating as

Wycheproof, a small regional locality in north western Victoria. At this time

the largest regional funeral director in Victoria.

the business was set up as a Builder, Undertaker & Timber Merchant. In 1925, and now owned and operated by Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Charles Henry Tucker and his wife Irene, F.H. Tucker & Son relocated to Hope Street, Geelong West, where it still remains today. Charles Tucker was a community minded man and served the local community of Geelong West as a Geelong West City Councillor from 1935 to 1948 as well as being Mayor from 1945 to 1946. This community minded spirit remains part of the Tuckers culture today. When Charlie Tucker died in 1954, Les Cole, a long serving employee of the company, became a shareholder and ran the company with Mrs Tucker. The Cole family eventually assumed full ownership and as a sign of respect to the firms heritage, kept the original name of Tuckers as is still the case today. The Cole family spent more than 60 years supporting members of the local community in their time of need. This tradition is continued today with the

its Geelong West roots and now has chapels in Grovedale, Lara, Highton and Moolap, but still maintains its head office and oldest chapels in Hope

Tuckers have always been a locally focussed firm and this still remains a deliberate objective. With a staff of over 40 utilising local businesses, the firm proudly seeks local expertise wherever possible to service the ongoing needs of an innovative and contemporary business. Beyond this, a long list of corporate and community sponsorship arrangements add a greatly appreciated input of generosity into the Geelong area in both financial terms and also in the spirit of giving. As a funeral home, Tuckers do not sing their own praises but if you scratch the surface of Geelong philanthropy, Tuckers are usually present in areas of need. This spirit started over a century ago and Tuckers have stayed true to their foundation spiritual roots. And the heart of those roots lives in Hope Street, Geelong West.

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DESTINATIONS words DONNA WILKINS

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - Virginia Woolf

Surrounded by an abundance of wonderful havens to wine and dine as well as celebrate momentous events, there is no denying that we locals and visitors alike are sure to enjoy the culinary delights of On Pako and beyond...!

pictures MARK WILKINS

Extending from Geelong’s magnificent waterfront, to our beautiful Bellarine, to our stunning Surf Coast and to the lovely Golden Plains, our region is exuding with alluring destinations offering delicious cuisine to entice our taste buds and award winning wines to wet the palate. We have selected some popular Taste Destinations to begin your tour of palatable pleasures.

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recipe KING GEORGE FISH & GRILL

pictures MARK WILKINS chef GEORGE LIKOUDIS

MUSSEL POT INGREDIENTS 500g Portalington mussels 1 tbs crushed garlic 1 cup of white wine

½ carrot julienne 10 snow peas julienne cucumber sliced 1 tomato diced

½ sliced red onion 100ml kecap manis 150ml oyster sauce 5 tbs olive oil

METHOD Bring a pot to smoking point. Add olive oil, garlic, vegies and mussels, stir and cover for 1 1/2 minutes. Then add white wine, kecap manis and oyster sauce, stir and cover for a further 2 minutes. Take off the heat and you can open any mussels that are closed (it’s perfectly safe) and serve with some crusty bread.

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QUEENSCLIFF’S 360Q RENEWED words 360Q

pictures CORMAC HANRAHAN

Award-winning restaurateur Barry Iddles, has added an iconic, two-storey, panoramic venue at Queenscliff (that has laid idle for more than three years) to his stable of popular wining and dining outlets.

“I have always loved Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We used to holiday at

The 360Q venue which adjoins the observation tower of the harbourside

the support of the accommodation operators, is to create a vibe that will

town on the Bellarine Peninsula, is set to become both the best casual dining

encourage the local community to appreciate the reopening of a venue that

and function destination in the region thanks to visionary proprietor and

has been closed far too long.”

Barwon Heads when I was growing up and I recall watching ships head out through the rip.” “Queenscliff is regarded as a ‘sleeping giant’ and I am excited about the opportunity to revive this year-round resort’s dining precinct. My aim, with

internationally renowned celebrity chef, Iddles. Barry says, “I always tend to make snap decisions on Australia Day. Seven years ago it was to open Elk Restaurant and Bar located at Falls Creek that has become one of the most successful restaurants in the picture-postcard alpine resort. Owing to a focus on locals, quality, price point and service, the apres ski venture at Victoria’s largest winter playground exceeded my expectations.” “My intention is to create a similar scenario at 360Q, which is located alongside the Queenscliff Harbour, where locals and visitors alike will be made welcome (for breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner) by my team seven days a week.” 38 ONPAKO

Barry Iddles outside the iconic new 360Q venue in Queenscliff

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The first level of this waterfront wonder offers a function space ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events and gatherings in general. The ground level hosts the Hooked on Fish Cafe, Bar and Restaurant, providing diners with an opportunity to relax and delight in a delicious meal with a complementing refreshment whilst overlooking the boardwalk and marina of this pristine environment. Barry continues, “The 360Q menu and wine list (which includes numerous local wines) should resonate with residents of Queenscliff and nearby communities such as Point Lonsdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Drysdale, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.” “After many years running the restaurant and food outlets at Sorrento Couta Sailing Club (on the other side of the bay), I will now focus on enhancing the attributes of this ever-popular region with local beers, ciders and wines.”

November 26 - Spend a night with Cat Stevens at 360Q! Spend the night surrounded by the fabulous sounds of Cat Stevens with 360Q’s very special dinner, with entertainment from sensational Rosebud musician, Ron Vincent. Ron bears an

live

uncanny resemblance to the iconic artist, and his tribute show is a must-see. He will take the

entertainment at

360Q audience on a trip down memory lane to explore Cat Stevens’ remarkable music career with his folk-influenced, melodic tunes. For just $77, enjoy the show and a sumptuous threecourse meal prepared under the watchful gaze of 360Q’s talented head chef Mathew Hallam, with drinks at bar prices.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve at 360Q!

Sunday 13 November

WARDE ELLIOT 1pm - 3.30pm (no charge) Saturday 26 November

prepared by the 360Q team led by head chef Mathew Hallam. Then, with your dancing shoes

WARDE ELLIOT 1pm - 3.30pm (no charge) RON VINCENT A Night with Cat Stevens 7 - 11.30pm

on, shake your booty to the rocking tunes of Melbourne band, The Bombastics. All this for just

Sunday 27 November

$120 per person with drinks at bar prices.

WARDE ELLIOT 1pm - 3.30pm (no charge)

Say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in the new year with a bang! Enjoy a five-course dinner

The fantastic waterside views fr om 360Q’s dining area

NEW YEARS EVE - Saturday 31 December

THE BOMBASTICS

7pm - 12.30pm

Tickets $120 - Includes 5-course dinner. Drinks at bar prices

360Q 2 Wharf Street East Queenscliff VIC 3225 Phone 5257 4200 40 ONPAKO

www.360q.com.au barry@sorrentocatering.com.au /360queenscliff @360queenscliff

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recipe CAFE NARANA

pictures MARK WILKINS chef HAYDEN VERVERS

LEMON MERINGUE PANCAKES PANCAKE MIX:

Mix together 3 cups self raising flour, 1 cup caster sugar, 2 eggs and 2 tblsp lemon myrtle. Spoon the mixer onto a pancake maker or flat pan, making 3 pancakes the size you like. Add to oven for 4 -5 minutes until middle is nice and fluffy.

LEMON CURD:

Place 3 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup caster sugar, lemon rind of 1 lemon and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the 150gm butter, adding 3 pieces at a time, stirring continuously until melted. Continue to cook, stirring continuously for 4-6 minutes until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of the spoon. Strain immediately into a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold.

SMASHED MERINGUE: Preheat oven to 150Â°C. Separate 4 eggs by cracking on the side of a bowl. Divide each egg in half and pass the yolk from one shell to another, allowing the white to trickle into the bowl and dropping the egg yolk into a separate bowl. Transfer the egg whites to the bowl of an electric mixer (or large bowl if using a hand-held beater), and beat on low speed until the eggs are foamy and starting to bubble. Increase speed to high for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form.

INGREDIENTS 3 x cups self-raising flour

1 x orange (segments & rinds)

1 x cup caster sugar

2 x lemons (juice & rinds)

9 x eggs

150gm unsalted butter

2 x egg yolks

220gm caster sugar

2 x tbsp of dried lemon myrtle

Add the 220gm of sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat on high for 2-3 minutes. By this stage the mixture should be stiff and glossy. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Transfer bowl to a workbench and spoon mixture onto the tray. Make a well in the centre of each meringue. Reduce oven temperature to 140Â°C and bake for 35-40 minutes. Take out and let dry, when cool using a knife rough cut up the meringue. Place the three pancakes in middle of plate. Using a spoon, Spoon lemon curd around the plate. Add the smashed meringue around the serving plate. Add some fresh orange segments on top of the pancakes, topped with a macadamia nut ice cream. Finished with some orange and lemon rinds and fresh flowers. Drizzle with desert passion syrup.

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recipe TWO SUGARS

pictures MARK WILKINS chef KRISTIAN RUGGERI

WAFFLES INGREDIENTS Waffle iron 2 cups plain flour 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder cup of sugar 2 large eggs, separated 1½ cups of full cream milk 1 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl . Separate bowl, lightly beat egg yolks, add milk butter and vanilla. Mix well. Stir egg batter into dry ingredients until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white into mixture gently until combined, then cook in a well greased waffle iron and serve with ice cream, nutella and strawberries Makes 10 Waffles

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PAKINGTON STREET - GEELONG WEST West Memorial Park

Gertrude St

Autumn St

Hope St

Weller St

Albert St

• Town Hall Clarence St

Lawton Ave

Waratah St

Collins St

Clonard Ave

Isabella St

Britannia St

• Pakington Strand

Public Parking Spaces

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PARKING ON PAKO is easy and plentiful. There are parking spaces lining the street, and parking is available in all of the streets off Pako, both at the Geelong West and the Newtown ends. Some street spaces and public car parks are available for 1-2 hours from 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12 noon on Saturday. There are also some all-day spaces, which are not time-specific. All are indicated with the appropriate signage.

Parking is free, and no tickets are required to be placed on dashboards and there are no parking meters. The schematic map shows the main public parking areas (in blue). So, you can shop til you drop or take a leisurely lunch or coffee break without worrying and really enjoy your on Pako experience!

to Ryrie St/City (C123) to Hamilton Hwy (B140)

Aberdeen St

Spring St

Gordon Ave

Hope St

Weller St

Candover St

Preston St

O’Connell St

Wellington St

Waterloo St

CHURCH STREET (A300)

• Post Oﬃce

to/from Melbourne - Princes Hwy (A10)

to Shannon Ave

Rutland St

Price St

Percy St

West Fyans St

Noble St

Sladen House •

Arts Precinct •

BARWON RIVER

Bond St

Saﬀron St

Rutland St

to Princes Hwy (A10)

Marshall St

Sharp St

Russell St

to Princes Hwy (A10)

Mercer Pde

Prospect Rd

Aphrasia St

Retreat Rd

Skene St

John Place

Mervyn St

Nicholas St

Fairview Ave

to Shannon Ave

Clarke St

Buckland Ave

Laurel Bank Pde

Virginia St

Roebuck St

Skene St

PAKINGTON STREET - NEWTOWN Julian St

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THE PADDOCK words SUE RAWKINS

What a difference a year makes. The Paddock is, literally, growing from strength to strength. Driving into The Paddock, I am greeted by lots of hand-waving and big smiles. As I step out of my car and say “hello”, a kindly fellow called Ian steps up to take me around into the farm to meet with Steve Hanan, Urban Farm Coordinator and Chris Evans, the Farm Supervisor. As we strolled around the immaculately-kept farm, Chris and Steve point out that they have been able to install rabbit-proof fencing around the whole area, which has meant that they can plant more produce.

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including Ravens Creek, Drysdale Fresh Produce and Vortex Vegies which is a biodynamic farm out at Inverleigh. Tomatoes are probably our main thing and we grow all different varieties.” Another greenhouse is filled with trays of seedlings that are about to sprout. Chris says, “We’ve also propagated these grape vine cuttings which we are going to grow over the chook shed to provide them with some shade, and also some grapes for them to peck on!” Chris says, “Last year we trialled the ‘Pick-Your-Own Veg’ idea. Every two weeks, we invited people to come to the farm and walk around. They could ask one of our guys to pick what was wanted, and then we asked for a

The nursery has been extended and there is a new, large, shade-clothed

donation and people paid whatever they thought the veg were worth. All the

area covering tables full of propagated cuttings of different herbs, salvias,

proceeds, of course, went back into The Paddock facility.”

succulents, marigolds, lupins, dahlias, buddleias to attract butterflies, penstemon and other seedlings all ready to be planted up in spring. The two greenhouses are full of seedlings and cuttings. Steve says, “In one of the greenhouses we are growing tomato plants for Basils Farm in Swan Bay at Kiltynane Wines. We grow seedlings for some local farmers,

Steve says, “It allows interaction with the community and it breaks down the barriers between people of all abilities. Our guys were able to take ownership of The Paddock.” Chris continues, “You can just see the difference this has made to the guys here to have the public come in and interact. They look forward to it. For us to see that is great. We didn’t know how it would go, but it proved to be popular.” “As part of our Spring launch we will do the same sort of thing, but we plan to open every Friday morning. We want it to be an experience for people. We’re planting blocks of heirloom tomatoes so people can see and taste something different to the norm. We will have tomato seedlings for sale with growing tips and we’ll promote the nursery while the crops are still coming on.” We walk over to the new Orchard and see plenty of willing helpers digging, clearing and weeding this impressive area. Steve points out a large patch growing green manure that is about to be dug-in and which will then be incorporated into the soil. No chemicals, herbicides or pesticides are used at The Paddock, and they utilise their own water supply contained within five

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enormous tanks each holding 25,000 litres of water. There’s a large pumpkin patch that will also be planted with zucchinis, the flowers of which will be harvested for some of the local restaurants that use The Paddock’s produce in their dishes. Another large bed is full of garlic, grown from their own seeds that will be ready to harvest shortly. A collaboration between Flying Brick Cider Co. and The Paddock to produce apples for the cidery as a commercial enterprise has now taken root and an impressive array of dripline-fed beds with posts is about to be planted with heavy-fruiting trees for the cider-making business. There are currently twelve rows ready to be planted with different varieties of apples. Chris says, “We’ve now got four areas where we can keep the crop rotation happening, so we’ve got capsicums, eggplants, artichokes and tomatoes planted between the fruit trees. We have cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, apples and they are all mid-late fruiting varieties so there will be a constant supply of beautiful fruit. Every tree is a different variety, so people can pick fruit they may have not seen or tasted before.” The chook pen contains 46 Isa Brown chooks who also run around outside and keep the weeds down. They look really happy and healthy and produce dozens of eggs. Construction of a pizza oven was all the buzz the last time I visited, so I was delighted to see it had been built. It is within a pretty area contained by trellis covered in fragrant jasmine and there are flowerbeds growing nasturtiums and salvias. A pear tree has been planted to provide some shade, eventually. Wooden seating and planter boxes containing herbs surround the oven and quite a few pizzas have been cooked here and some fun times had by all! Twenty solar panels have recently been added to the roof of the main building. Plans to extend the facility are still underway and still in progress, but hopefully some much-needed funding will be forthcoming soon. Chris says, “The Pumpkin Fair which we held in March was very successful for us and our next one will be bigger and better. We’d like to open the farm gardens to people coming to the Fair so people can wander round and have a look.” I took my leave of Chris and Steve, turned back to wave goodbye, and was blown a kiss by Ian. I caught it on the breeze. Thanks, guys! The Paddock O’Halloran Rd, Leopold VIC 3224 Encompass Community Services 400 Pakington Street, Newtown 3220 Ph 5222 3377

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HOMEGROWN HITS A FEATURE OF

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The Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is set to unveil its 2017 theatre season, featuring a swag of hits from some of Australia’s much loved theatre companies.

Company show What Rhymes with Cars and Girls, written by Aidan

GPAC’s 2017 Deakin University Theatre Season will be launched on

anyone who has ever been in love. Comparisons with Once are unavoidable.

Thursday December 1, 2016, at 6pm in The Playhouse at GPAC

Fennessy with music and lyrics by You Am I frontman, Tim Rogers. Performed with a live band led by Rogers, What Rhymes with Cars and Girls is an intimate mu-sical jewel that sees two lovers brought together by a conjunction of the stars and a pizza delivery gone weird. It’s a raw and complex urban romance - a balm for the hardest of hearts, and solace for

What Rhymes with Cars and Girls is one of several productions in the

Comedian/actor Colin Lane - who recently starred in Extinction at GPAC - will

season that celebrate uniquely Australian stories. There will also be hilarious

return to host this highly anticipated unveiling.

comedy, gripping horror, powerful dance and great drama.

While full details of the nine-show program are still under wraps, GPAC

The full season will be unveiled at the launch and tickets for all shows will go

has revealed that the sea-son will feature the smash hit Melbourne Theatre

on sale at 9am Friday, December 2.

GPAC has announced another fantastic Musical Mornings program for the new year. Musical Mornings Season One 2017, proudly presented by Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Services, features some favourite performers and fabulous new productions to get your year off to a great start. Concerts will be held in The Playhouse on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. As always, Musical Mornings patrons enjoy free morning tea before the show. Subscription bookings open to the general public on November 9 and single show tickets are on sale from December 7.

The season program includes:

LANZA SINGS AGAIN 8 & 9 FEB This brand new production celebrates the incredible life story and sensational hits of Mario Lanza, one of the greatest tenors of our time. Be My Love, Because You’re Mine, La Donna E Mobile, Strangers In Paradise, Drink Drink Drink, O Sole Mio, The Loveliest Night Of The Year, You’ll Never Walk Alone and Granada are just some of the hits you’ll hear. Star tenor Roy Best will lead the show, with support from soprano Alison Jones and Chris McKenna narrating. 52 ONPAKO

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SILVIE PALADINO ON MY OWN 22 & 23 MARCH

By popular demand, Silvie Paladino returns to Musical

appearanc-es on Carols by Candlelight. Accompanied

Mornings. Silvie is one of Australia’s most versatile and

by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will entertain you with

talented entertainers performing throughout Australia, Asia

songs from her vast repertoire including classics from

and London’s West End. She is well known to audiences

musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.

through her stage performances as well as her popular

MAGIC MOMENTS

THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH 19 & 20 APRIL

Featuring more than 22 popular hits, The Music of Burt Bacharach will take audiences on a magi-cal walk down memory lane with I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, I Say A Little Prayer, That’s What Friends Are For, (They Long to Be) Close To You and many more. Bacharach is considered one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of the 20th Century and together with lyricist Hal Da-

IAN STENLAKE IN

vid has published more than 700 songs. This concert features top musicians and specialist singers performing in true Bacharach style.

MY MUSICAL LIFE 31 MAY & 1 JUNE

GREAT COMPOSERS OF LONDON’S WEST END 14 & 15 JUNE

Australian

musical

theatre

and

Australian and West End musical theatre star Philip Gould heads a

Following his stunning performance

great cast of performers in this wonderful tribute to the many great

here in 2015 with Leading Man, Ian

composers who’ve shone on the London stage. Philip himself holds a

returns to celebrate his favourite

unique record: the Australian who has played the longest continuous

composers from the musical stage.

leading role on The West End stage as the leading man in Crazy For

With his commanding stage presence

You for two years and nine months. Joining Philip on stage will be award

and powerful voice Ian Stenlake is a

winning performer Michelle Fitzmaurice and compere Philip Wheeldon

not-to-be-missed performance in the

in what promises to be a feast for musical theatre lovers.

Musical Mornings season.

television star Ian Stenlake makes a welcome return to GPAC with this new show. Well known for his many television performances, Ian is just as at home on the stage as on screen.

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GPAC’S FAMILY PROGRAM RETURNS BIGGER & BETTER! GPAC’s Love Central Geelong Family Magic Program returns in 2017 bigger

for fun and best of all LIVE entertainment for the whole family. Tickets for all

and better than ever - with six fantastic family productions all based on popular

Family Magic performances are $20 each or $18 for groups of 4-plus. For

children’s stories. Each production comes to GPAC for two performances on

performance dates, times and bookings, go to www.gpac.org.au

one action packed day. Mark the dates in your diary and set aside some time

GPAC’s Love Central Geelong Family Magic 2017 shows are:

MR STINK

David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12 and their adults. This charming original Australian

adaptation comes to GPAC on March 25 as part of a national tour following its 2016 Sydney Opera House premiere. It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed. Now Chloe’s got to make sure no one finds out her secret, but she’s about to learn that some se-crets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose…

THE LISTIES

Get ready because Australia’s most sought after kids’ comedians are on the road with their award winning show 6D (*It’s Twice as Good as 3D), a sketch comedy show all about the movies. Expect haunted backpacks, ninja nans, toilet paper guns and an actual movie made at every performance on a helmet mounted GoPro! Anarchic, unruly and guaranteed to have the whole family (even dads) rolling in the aisles, the Listies forgo the usual pitfalls of kids’ entertainment like fairies and prin-cesses and instead stuff their shows with all the highbrow things that kids really love like fart jokes and vomiting puppets. Best of all it’s 100% education free! They aim to make their entire audience (adults included) laugh from start to finish. Expect LOLs, ROLFs and the even ROFLSHALBOWCOs (rolling on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out) when The Listies come to Geelong on April 1.

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

DIARY OF A WOMBAT

HORRIBLE HARRIET

GRUG AND THE RAINBOW

Expect catchy songs, interactive

Millions of young people around

Then on 23 September, look

The final show in the Family Magic series

scenes and plenty of hands-on

the world have adored the multi

out!

Horrible

is Grug & the Rainbow coming to Geelong

adventure - plus a few special

award-winning

Harriet. She’s wicked, wild

on Oct 21. Featuring exquisite puppetry

surprises - when We’re Going On

Diary of a Wombat. Now finally

and

play

and more of the gentle storytelling that has

A Bear Hunt comes to Geelong

this iconic work by Jackie French

about the search for identity

delighted audiences around the world,

on June 24. Adapted from

and Bruce Whatley comes to

and friendship was written by

this brand new show has been especially

Michael Osen’s award-winning

the GPAC stage on August 12.

Maryam Master, adapted from

created for the next generation of our littlest

children’s

the books by Leigh Hobbs.

theatregoers (and those who just love Grug).

picture

book,

pic-ture

book,

this

Monkey Baa and a team of

55-minute mini-musical captures

revered artists use the magic of

the fun and frolics of a father who

puppetry and live music to bring

is clearly still a child at heart.

this delightful story for ages 3+ to the stage.

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Here

comes

wonder-ful!

This

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www.gpac.org.au @geelongperformingarts /geelongperformingartscentre

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BOOM UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AT

GALLERY words BOOM GALLERY

10 NOVEMBER - 3 DECEMBER Opening celebrations Friday 11 November from 5:30pm - 8:00pm

PETA ARMSTRONG ’TEMPER THE DAWN’ Peta Armstrong rediscovers the ceramic form, playing between object and function. “For ‘Temper The Dawn’ I explore pieces that are neither object or functional form. I start the making process mostly with drawing and constructing the first generation with stoneware clay using either hand building or throwing techniques, I then add texture and/or alter the pieces. This is the ‘first draft’ and I consider the results. I then adjust smaller details, firing techniques, and materials. Throughout the process of making I am constantly being levered by additional exploration and discovery that often activates further outcomes. My work is influenced by story telling and personal myths.”

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REN INEI

’CIRCLE GEELONG’ New paintings of glimpsed landscapes circling Geelong. “This new body of works references the landscape that circles Geelong. I have been living near Maude in the foothills of the Brisbane Ranges for the last 12 years. This incredible part of our region has

Ren Inei, acrylic & oil on panel

and does influence my arts practice on a daily basis. The ground and sky

Peta Armstrong works from

that I pass through each day on my journeys into Geelong are etched into

her backyard studio in Torquay

my mind and body. My paintings are suggestions of the power and presence

and also in the family business

that I feel emanates from our region.”

of surfboard making. She is a

“The paintings for ‘Circle Geelong’ have been made from two separate

multidisciplinary artist and has

panels joined together to suggest a horizon line. In this way I have been able

recently returned to making

to work up each panel independently of each other. I feel so liberated by the

ceramics after working in graphic

possibilities that this format affords me as an artist. No longer do I have to be

design and screen printing.

constrained by trying to make representations of the landscape knowing that

When not working she can be

the joining of the panels will achieve this for me. This construction process

found in nature or constructing

allows me to pursue a purer form of abstraction on independent panels and

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yet still fulfil my desire to reference our incredibly moving landscape. Peta Armstrong, handmade stoneware objects

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”Ren Inei is a painter, he is also one half of the team behind Boom Gallery, curating and hanging the exhibitions and liaising with the many artists who show at Boom. Ren completed studies at Deakin University in the early 1990’s and has sustained a consistent art practice since, participating in many exhibitions (both group and solo). His work is rich with texture and tonal depth, achieved through techniques of layering and exploration of differing materials.

PENCIL PUSHERS CURATED BY DYLAN FOLEY A group exhibition exploring contemporary illustrative styles and techniques, a celebration of original ideas and hand drawn artworks.

Chelsea Gustafsson, ‘Knotted’, pencil on paper

The skills required, the directness and immediacy of illustration or drawing underpins the concept for this show. Featuring 9 Artists from regional Victoria and Melbourne, ‘Pencil Pushers’ seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the ‘handmade image’.

8 DECEMBER - 24 DECEMBER Opening celebrations Friday 9 December from 5:30pm - 8:00pm

ZORY McGRATH

’ICONS OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WORLD’ Zory McGrath uses traditional Russian methods of painting icons.

GROUP EXHIBITION ’BOOM CHRISTMAS SHOW - PAINTING’ A group exhibition by 18 invited artists each producing two paintings on ply.

Zory McGrath ‘Arch Angel Gabriel’ Egg tempura and gold leaf on board

Scott Leonard, ‘Fracture’, pen on paper

Boom Gallery 11 Rutland St, Newtown 3220 0417 555 101 0428 305 639

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NARANA’S ALL INSPIRING

AUTHENTIC ABORIGINAL

ART GALLERY

words ELLIE GARDNER

The beauty of Narana’s Art Gallery lies not only in its breathtaking pieces of artwork, but in the sacred stories that are expressed in every colour, symbol, and unique perspective of Indigenous culture.

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pictures MARK WILKINS

Located just beyond the bustle of Geelong’s surrounding suburbs, the award-winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre is our city’s hidden treasure, and is renowned for its passionate celebration of Aboriginal history, experience and tradition. As you walk through the centre’s established Art Gallery, you are instantly immersed in the richness of these uniquely stunning and deeply expressive Indigenous pieces of art, supplied by some of the nation’s most celebrated and renowned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

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Indigenous art is an expression of history and knowledge of the land, and is a way of preserving the sacred stories that have been passed down by generations. There are still ancient rock paintings, visible today, that can be dated back to 20,000 years ago. While the act of telling Indigenous stories through art is a historic practice, it is only in the last 40 years that these paintings have been produced on canvas and board, a movement that began with Geoffrey Bardon in 1971. The Papunya Tula art movement, originating in the Central desert areas of Australia, has helped Indigenous artists to thrive and develop their own careers, as well as strengthen their own relationship with their individual culture. The Narana Art Gallery features artwork from emerging Indigenous artists, as well as pieces that are painted by renowned and high profile artists, revered both locally and nationally. Devinia Wainwright, the Arts and Crafts Coordinator of the centre, highlights the ever-changing nature of contemporary Indigenous art, and its incredible powers of expression. She says, “Over the years, there have been different influences that have inspired artists to combine traditional and contemporary styles. There are a lot of vibrant colours used in Aboriginal art, and artists are experimenting and finding different ways of expressing their stories. It is ever evolving.” There were once 200 Indigenous languages thriving in Australia, and each of these groups had their own cultural practices and stories that were relevant to that area. Devinia says, “We have quite a diverse range of paintings and you can see this in the varying styles, it really reflects the diversity of Aboriginal culture. A lot of the stories that are told are related to living off the land and being connected to the environment, community and family. The cultural practices and languages are different in each area throughout Australia and you can get one or more artists from the same area painting the same story, but they will have their own interpretation or style of painting.”

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There are many different artistic techniques that can be used to convey such important cultural meaning. Aboriginal art is often drawn from an aerial perspective, to convey stories that relate to the creation and navigation of the land. Dots and other symbols can be used to depict trees, shrubs, waterholes, or sacred ceremonies taking place, and they all relate to the artist’s spiritual story that they wish to convey. Devinia says, “One particular technique that is used in Indigenous art is cross-hatching, which is the use of lines. This style is only seen in some parts of Australia, and Victoria is one of these places where it is used. Styles might belong to certain areas, and so an artist should not paint a particular style or story that does not belong to them.”

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Devinia continues, “When you read about or look into a painting, you will find

crafts activities for the public, and Devinia tells of Narana’s plans to hold

the stories behind them. Sometimes people paint about their totem animal,

exhibitions next year to showcase the incredible talent of its artists. It is so

which is passed down from their family. There can also be a Dreaming story

important to preserve these sacred stories, and as Devinia says, “The artists

that goes with that particular totem as well. Sometimes artists stick to the

are not only telling their family’s story, but expressing their perspective on

traditional colours, but you will find that there is a lot of experimenting going

their own journey and feelings of connection or disconnection to culture.

on with different colour pallets and ways of expression.”

Every artist has their own story to tell.”

Each authentic piece of artwork is sourced by Narana to ensure an equitable

The Gallery is free to enter and explore at one’s own pace, and I can

return for the artist, and Devinia highlights how important it is to reward and

guarantee you will leave feeling inspired and moved by the unique beauty of

respect each artist and their painting. She says, “Unfortunately there have

each individual painting and cultural story presented – it is an absolute must

been known situations where Aboriginal art has been exploited, where it is

see in Geelong. The Gallery is open Monday by appointment, Tues-Fri: 9am-

not authentic and has been sold as being hand painted by an Indigenous

5pm, and Sat: 10am-3pm. More information about the centre can be found

artist. Each piece of art is like intellectual property, and it is important for

at www.narana.com.au

artists to be rewarded for their talent, skills and sharing of cultural knowledge.” The support of Indigenous artwork not only helps to sustain the careers of the artists, but strengthens traditional and cultural values that are crucial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The Gallery often runs arts and 62 ONPAKO

Narana Aboriginal Culture Centre Art Gallery 410 Torquay Rd, Gr ovedale Ph 5241 5700

www.narana.com.au reception@narana.com.au @cafe_narana /Narana-Aboriginal-Cultural-Centre

GEELONG AQUATIC CENTRE words ELLIE GARDNER

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“Learning to swim is not a sport, it is an education in valuable life skills that will be a basis for recreation, fitness, and most importantly, survival.” – Geelong Aquatic Centre For many of us here in Geelong, living so close to a major beach or local

in Australia. We have non-negotiable rules and laws about having fences

pool is second nature, making it hard to believe that in the last financial

around pools that are maintained and that work properly. We have a range

year, 280 people lost their lives in Australian waterways. The shocking

of programs available in the country, but we still have children drowning, and

results of the National Drowning Report, conducted by the Royal Life Saving

they shouldn’t be.”

Society, reveal that 21 of these fatalities were children under the age of four – a tragic reminder of the absolute necessity of learning to swim. Dedicated owners of the reputable Geelong Aquatic Centre, Geoff and Debbie Gill, are determined to change this horrifying statistic, and are passionately committed to raising awareness of the importance of water safety as a vital life skill. Between running a business, playing golf, and educating swim instructors overseas, Debbie is one of the only qualified people in Geelong and in Victoria who can teach all of the varying swim courses that allow infants, children, and those with disabilities access to swimming lessons. As Debbie says, “No young child should drown. No matter how many swimming lessons they have had, they must be supervised by an adult, and it is just so important to get that message across. We are very lucky ONPAKO 63

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The Gills are firm believers that children should be familiarised with the

age, are 60% better in some areas of development than children who do

water at a young age, and Geoff discusses how partaking in lessons is

not have lessons. The results are astounding, and Geoff continues, “These

not just crucial to a child’s survival, but also beneficial to their educational

children are nearly a year ahead in their development, and are able to cope

development. A detailed report by lead researcher, Professor Robyn

with stressful situations. They are also excelling in their ability to understand

Jorgensen from Griffith University, which the Geelong Aquatic Centre was

direction, identify letters, spell words, and recall information they have

involved in, has found that children who begin swimming lessons at a young

learned.” One crucial skill that the AUSTSWIM qualified teachers at Geelong Aquatic Centre focus on, is teaching swimmers how to get back to a point of safety. Debbie says, “We’ve got stories about children who have saved themselves in the water before the parents could even get to them, all because of what they learnt in lessons. It is about putting these layers of protection on. For example, we do not do clothed swims with our tiny babies. We want them to know that they must have their bathers on to go in the pool.” The Gills are constantly improving their swim centre, and only recently finished running the ‘Kids Alive – Do The 5’ program, an idea that originated from renowned swim coach, Laurie Lawrence, who is also a close friend of the Gills. Geoff and Debbie generously offered four free days of swimming lessons over the recent holiday period, and are thrilled with the results. Geoff says, “We had 150 babies and children under five come through the program, and 80% have enrolled or re-enrolled with us for swimming lessons. It was very successful. Laurie is a great believer that children should have two lessons a week, and we have parents here that will do this, but for the majority of people, it is a matter of changing their thinking.” As well as running their everyday lessons, the centre’s long-running Schools Intensive Program offers 10 days of swimming lessons for students. While some students may already be having lessons, others might only have access to them through this program. Geoff says, “We can only do so much. These kids work pretty hard over the intensive 10 days in improving their swimming skills, and our goal is that they will be more familiar with the water and aware of the dangers.” Debbie continues, “It is so important that these children have consistency in their lessons. Ideally, they should be having them throughout the whole year, even in the winter periods.”

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There is no doubt that the centre’s success is, in part, a direct result of

busy streets. We are a no gimmick swim school and we do not promise what

their AUSTSWIM trained and qualified instructors, and Debbie says, “It is

we can’t deliver.”

so important that parents check if their child’s swim teacher is well trained, experienced and properly qualified. We do not employ swim teachers unless they are AUSTSWIM approved because we know that they will be well qualified.” The Gills are continuously sharing their knowledge and expertise, and

The centre is running a three-week intensive program in January, and it is not too late to book in for the last part of the school term this year. Please phone the centre on 5222 5530, or email admin@geelongaquaticcentre.com.au for any enquiries or to book lessons, or, alternatively, come and observe a lesson and witness for yourself the teaching of this essential life skill!

Debbie has been travelling for 12 years to various parts of Asia, including Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam, and is heading to Kuala Lumpar and Jordan

Geelong Aquatic Centre

www.geelongaquaticcentre.com.au

passionate about what we do. We have the facilities to introduce children

3 Bridge St, Newtown VIC 3220

to deeper water, and we can teach children from the age of four months, to

@geelongaquaticcentre

Ph 5222 5530

/OfficialGeelongAquaticCentre

to teach, in the weeks and months ahead. Debbie continues, “We are very

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ONCOLOGY

MASSAGE THERAPY words ELLIE GARDNER pictures ONCOLOGY MASSAGE TRAINING

Did you know that Oncology Massage is a therapy being offered to cancer patients and their families in and around the Geelong Region? Did you also know that there are many benefits that Oncology Massage provides during and after diagnosis and treatment?

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The Geelong Community now has a team of dedicated Health Professionals specifically trained in Oncology Massage Therapy ready to assist and support those diagnosed with cancer. Oncology Massage helps people boost their wellbeing by reconnecting with their body and feeling positive about themselves, whatever the stage of diagnosis or treatment. It is not a cure, but it does improve quality of life, and it is a therapy used in hospitals and hospices throughout Australia.

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Research has shown that benefits of Oncology Massage Therapy may:

Reduce pain associated with cancer and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatments Increase serotonin, dopamine, natural killer cells and lymphocytes (Hernandez-Reif, Field, Ironson, Beutler, Vera, Hurley, Fletcher, Schanberg, Kuhn, Fraser - International Journal of Neuroscience 2005) Reduce nausea Reduce fatigue Reduce stress and anxiety Induce relaxation and improved sleep Help alleviate anxiety and depression Assist with improved memory Have positive effects on improved sense of wellbeing Boost the immune system Improve range of movement

It is very important for the community to know that Oncology Massage can be delivered alongside chemotherapy and radiotherapy. You can be sure that your massage is safe and effective and will not interfere with these treatments. Oncology Massage is a gentle, non-invasive intervention that can be modified and uniquely tailored to suit the specific needs of each individual patient. The Cancer Council of Australia recognizes Oncology Massage Therapists in their Massage and Cancer booklet, and the Oncology Massage Therapists are also listed on the Oncology Massage Training website, www. oncologymassagetraining.com.au. This team of caring and sensitive Massage Professionals at Geelong Natural Therapies in Geelong West are available to discuss any questions and/or concerns that you or your family may have regarding this service.

Geelong Natural Therapies 36 Shannon Ave Geelong West VIC 3218 Ph 5222 8766 70 ONPAKO

www.geelongnaturaltherapies.com.au shaynesullivan1@gmail.com /Geelong-Natural-Therapies

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A TREAT 4 ME! words by SUE RAWKINS pictures supplied by A TREAT 4 ME

Stuck for a way to show your appreciation to someone special? What do you give that corporate client to say ‘Thank You’, or mark a milestone event like buying a house? Well, A Treat 4 Me quality gift hampers are the answer. Who doesn’t love a hamper full of goodies that you wouldn’t necessarily buy yourself? Unpacking each bottle, or jar, or squeaky cellophane-wrapped surprise evokes a frisson of naughty-but-niceness as you anticipate each yummy, luxurious bite of hand-made artisan produce. What’s even better is knowing that these covetable goodies are all sourced from local makers and suppliers. A Treat 4 Me is the brainchild of two delightful women, Kareena Bowd and Shayne Sullivan, and intrigued to know more, I went along to meet them at the friendly consulting rooms of Geelong Natural Therapies, within which Shayne is a qualified Myotherapist, and their A Treat 4 Me Gift Hampers business is located.

Shayne says, “In 2011, while working here at the clinic, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and didn’t think that I would be able to continue with this line of work that I love so much. So I started a business supplying healthy treats in the workplace. Then people started asking me for gift hampers. As I got busier in my own practice I had to find someone to help me and I found Kareena who jumped onboard.” Kareena has a background in hospitality and fine dining spanning over fifteen years and as she puts it, “Just wasn’t loving it as much as I used to.”

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She continues, “Shayne heard my cry out for something new and said that she had something she would like me to help her out with. We now have a dedicated space here, within the Shannon Avenue offices of Geelong Natural Therapies.” Shayne and Kareena both agree that they have a lot of fun, travelling the countryside sourcing new produce for their hampers.

have amazing shelf lives, there are no numbers or additives in our products and they are not loaded up with sugar.” Shayne continues, “We belong to Business Network International and a lot of our orders have come from the Torquay Chapter from builders and Real Estate Agents. Kareena has taken it upon herself to visit and get orders from the other Chapters in the region.” Kareena explains, “For example, a Real Estate agent may want a hamper pack with a bottle of wine or champagne nestled amongst some other goodies to present to their clients when their keys are handed over, so that the new home-owners have something to celebrate with on their first night in their new home. It’s a lovely gesture.” A Treat 4 Me hampers are for any and all occasions. As for costs, Kareena says, “For our custom made hampers, prices start at $30 and clients can specify a budget and a hamper will be created to fit that budget. For corporate clients such as builders Derbyshire Homes, the hampers range from $70 to a few hundred dollars.” “If I have an order and I can fill it that day, I will do it that day. Hampers containing some products that need to be hand-made will obviously take a little longer. There is free delivery in the local area and the hampers can be delivered directly to the client, or to their recipient.”

Kareena says, “We like to meet our suppliers face-to-face so we can develop relationships with micro businesses in regional Victoria and Geelong. We support and source local or Australian-made product.” Kareena takes me into the A Treat 4 Me workspace, filled with the beautiful hampers she creates with such care, some half-filled, some wrapped ready for delivery to a lucky recipient. “Each hamper can be customised to our client’s wishes. We have products such as Manzanillo Olives and oils, dukkhas and salts and a balsamic and fig paste from St Leonards, Moorabool Ridge wines, wine jellies and relishes and chutneys, Capra Coffee and also Ocean Grind Coffee from Torquay, Adelia Fine Foods pancake mix and nuts. We also have two chocolatiers who make chocolates for us.” “We have a lot of gluten-free products and organic products. A lot of our goodies are hand-made and are made to order such as our lovely almond bread with flavour varieties such as coffee/walnut, fig/ginger, lemon/ pistachio; so they are all nice and fresh and only made when needed. They 84 ONPAKO

“Our A Treat 4 Me hampers have been sent to NSW and Queensland and recently, Tasmania.” Not only do these talented women produce these beautiful hampers, but they also work with realistic-looking silk flowers to produce floral gifts for a friend, a client, your home, your office or yourself. One whole wall in their workspace is banked with these stunning blooms in every shape, size and colour you could imagine. Flowers range from stylishly simple white tulips, through pale pink hydrangeas and silver leaved foliage plants to exotic bird-of-paradise bursts of colour. Shayne says, “Our beautiful silk flower arrangements which are for sale or can be hired, are another part of our business. I create the arrangements myself. These can be made using specific colours or themes requested by our customers and can range from a “Thank You” bouquet, to a charming pastel-coloured arrangement for your home mantel through to a visual stunner full of tropical flowers and leaves as a focal point to add colour and impact to an all-white interior or workspace.” A Treat 4 Me has taken all the hard work out of wondering what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person - for fast approaching Christmas perhaps; or for a way to express your gratitude or just, A Treat 4 Me well, because we all need a Treat 4 Phone 1300 852 342 Me sometimes! kareenabowd1@gmail.com www.atreat4me.com.au

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GEELONG WINEG words by SUE RAWKINS pictures THOUGHTBOX PHOTOGRAPHY

Spring on The Bellarine has been a busy time, full of events, bringing in welcome visitors to this beautiful region. James Halliday in his Wine Atlas of Australia and New Zealand wrote: ‘If there is a unifying feature in all of the Geelong wines, it is their strength and depth of colour, bouquet and flavour.’ So in keeping with this, spring has certainly

Simon Kuc, President of Geelong Winegrowers Association says, “In the vineyards we have buds starting to burst, the smaller leaves are growing and the shoots are starting to appear a little earlier this year. This is possibly due to the amount of winter rain, and the spring-like conditions activate the vines in the warmer weather. It gets busy in the spring, training the vines, keeping them healthy. We should be in for a good spring and summer with the amount of deep soil moisture after such a wet winter.”

been a time to get out and about in the vineyards to taste and experience all

Simon continues, “In the wineries, the 2015 Shiraz are coming out of barrel

our wonderful Cellar Doors have to offer.

and will be bottled. They’ve spent 12-15 months on oak since last year’s harvest. They are shaping up really well with good flavours.” “The Winter Shiraz Weekend this year held on the first weekend in July, went really well. The weather was fantastic and there was a huge turnout of people at the wineries and Cellar Doors. There were some new, interesting ideas such as Vertical Tastings throughout the years of Shiraz, Masterclasses, entertainment and food. It’s been such a successful event over the last two years, and we will do it again next year.” “We want to work towards creating three or four events across the Geelong region throughout the year, to showcase all the Cellar Doors and so people get to visit, taste and experience the wonderful wines and produce this region has to offer.”

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ROWERS ASSOC.

WITH PRESIDENT, SIMON KUC

“One of the regions smaller Cellar Doors, Ponda Estate, a small family owned vineyard situated at 150 Rhinds Road, Wallington, owned by Peter Congdon and Tracey Frigo, made their sea-change/tree-change to Wallington in 2009 when they purchased the vineyard which had been planted in 2000.” “Peter and Tracey are passionate about growing premium quality grapes in an organic and sustainable environment and keeping in line with this philosophy, some of the key ‘workers’ on the vineyard are a flock of Babydoll Southdown sheep. Vertically challenged, these sheep are too small to reach the grapes but work underneath the vines to fertilize and to keep the weeds down.” “The premium wines produced at the vineyard have been hand-picked and expertly crafted to capture the spirit and character of The Bellarine. Wines are available to purchase via the internet and cellar door.” www. pondaestate.com.au www.winegeelong.com.au ONPAKO 87

INTERIOR TRENDS with LANE KELLY pictures SUPPLIED

Every home is different & all deserve the attention to detail that is crucial to achieve a desired result. Professional advice is the key to a well designed space with attention to all aspects of the anthropometrics of life being considered. A bright 2017 is approaching, so no rose-coloured glasses required!

GET INSPIRATION Every Interior Designer, Stylist or follower of trends, will be inspired or use a direction that inspires a design, with simple elements and remembering the principle, “K.I.S.S.” (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The abundance of yearly flowers, movies, cars and fashion, are some of the many important elements that influences colour and interior and the textile designers at LK showroom.

Between additions and since my last article, “What’s on the Menu”, we have been busy doing many projects and discovering an ever growing selection of fabrics, interior products and window furnishings from around the world. LK has been working alongside interior designers and introducing many new collections into our showroom. We are always driven by and familiar with our customers desire to see something new, yet the feeling of comfort and quality, and knowledge of excellence is central. Encouraging new colour, interior trends and directions toward window furnishings and persuading our customers to stop, look and take notice is a guide to endless possibilities for new interiors, the renovator or existing

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Designer: Jessica Zoob

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SPRING/SUMMER 2017 “From airy and light to explosive and bright” It’s a season that’s moving away from rigorous rules and introducing colour solutions that are sensible. A synergy that flows between our forecasted shades, leads to unique and diverse colour mixes that tell a story.

Designer: Jessica Zoob

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CUSHIONS + FABRICS We are excited to welcome into our showr oom the following new ranges:

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LK’S OWN GABRIEL COLLECTION Add a touch of luxe to your bedroom or living area with our range of on-trend Gabriel Reversible cushions, mix up with our French Elitis cushions. Available in a range of colours and sizes, these cushions feature a lush velvet-touch front, and a natural linen-style reverse. Ideal to mix and match with patterns and other textures.

WILLIAM YEOWARD COLLECTION Reminiscent of wind, sky, ocean and stone, these magical textiles are so much part of our “organic wellbeing”. A mix of worn stone colours, distempered Palazzi and the blues seen in the bays of the Amalfi coast have been of inspiration along with the excellent references found in the beauty of this landscape.

Designer: William Yeoward

DESIGNER GUILD NEW COLLECTION A collection of exquisite prints in varying scales, printed on linens, cottons and cotton velvets in a palette of ravishing colourways

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renderings of exotic butterflies.

LET’S POLISH YOUR SPACE We can often get tied down with too much, well “stuff”. When a room does not feel right it may not always be easy to see where the problem lies. So open those windows and allow the positives to abode your home. Get out and explore a new style or sample a colour palette.

FEELING UNINSPIRED? Start energising your space, do some layering with colour, floor rugs, favourite artwork and adding colour with a few cushions, will always instantly inject an exciting palette. Designer: William Yeoward 92 ONPAKO

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TOUCH OF CONTRAST

MESSY MESSY MESSY

Often interior spaces can become too mundane. Add playful patterns or bold prints to create visual excitement. “Shake it up” by adding cushions or wallpaper, these are always the best for this application and often any disagreement will be appeased with these intruders.

At LK we observe the Chanel principle of “less is more”. Think of a type of style and follow it, if you wander off track then take an element out. Always remember your palette - “colour, pattern and shape” and for layouts “balance, function and scale”. Every element must have a reason.

COFFEE TABLE STYLING How to style your coffee table has many opinions, there’s really no wrong opinion but how we use the following information may be of contrast between individuals.

Coffee tables are the centre of attention in most homes. You may only have room for a small table, side tables or an ottoman, all of which are ideal for small spaces. These can all be used like the “coffee table” and be just as loved in your interior space. Be creative and display pieces that can be easily removed if needing more space. To style your coffee table can be as simple as adding magazines, books, a special stand alone piece, or colour spine something you love or you’re inspired about. Your space often reflects your style layer and introducing an

LK DESIGNER TIP If your home revolves around neutral or monochromatic tones, mixing patterns and materials will help you add visual texture. Mix & match furniture pieces, play with different scales. Always think about adding something out-there, completely different. Add fabulous accents like metallic.

SOPHISTICATED & ELEGANT IN DESIGN WITH LK To ensure that our clients are happy with our exclusively selected furniture pieces, we offer a private viewing in your home. This is a unique service with our supplier who will deliver and place the selected pieces in the desired location, which you may like to keep and purchase. So, with Christmas just around the corner, we have a large selection of American designed lighting in stock and available for immediate delivery. 94 ONPAKO

object, flowers or a special piece which could be a mirrored box or a metallic piece with embellished detail, or a story of ceramics, just remember not to clutter. Create a story but use the “K.I.S.S.” principle.If you’re like me, a lover of flowers, display them using either your coffee table or on a large tray atop two ottomans positioned side by side and add some good reading novels. Even with that try adding some pattern Designer: William Yeoward and layering.

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CHOOSING COLOURS We often talk about neutral, but if your home is mostly vibrant tones, think the opposite and add neutral tones to unify the look. When it comes to paint, for an inviting look, choose oil-base, “I know it can be a pain”, but done well by a professional, will be a much smoother, richer and deeper look. A panel of wallpaper or framing wallpaper is also an excellent way to showcase this look and not too expensive.

Lane Kelly’s Interiors 174 Pakington Street Geelong West VIC 3218 Ph 5221 1166

www.lanekellys.com.au info@lanekellys.com.au /lanekellysgeelong

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THE CURLEWIS DIFFERENCE... words SUPPLIED BY CGC picture SUPPLIED

Did we mention it’s the fastest growing golf club in Australia? Curlewis Golf Club, the ‘emerald’ of The Bellarine is literally firing on all cylinders and leaving others in its’ wake. An ongoing suite of initiatives, innovations and improvements has seen Curlewis well and truly cement its status as the fastest growing club in Australia. It’s not rocket science to figure out why this is the case. Curlewis is giving members - and green fee players alike - exactly what they want on a number of levels. First up, is the actual course itself. Having recently catapulted up ten places to a ranking of 78 in Australia’s Top 100 Courses, the much loved Curlewis course itself is seductive yet deceptively challenging. Watered year-round via an onsite, state-of-the-art water reclamation plant, the large and true greens with undulating sand belt-like fairways are known to lull players into a false sense of security yet no one in their right mind should take Curlewis for granted. This 72 par, links-style playground commands respect and can take down even the most seasoned of golfers. Ongoing improvements to the course continue to delight all that step out to tackle these hallowed fairways. The recent submission of plans for a state-of-the-art golf driving range and academy has the Australian golfing community abuzz with excitement. Featuring dual level automated driving booths, sensational golf simulators and great indoor/outdoor hospitality options, this innovation is set to take golf to a new level in the region. Green fee players are always welcome but it’s well worth considering a Curlewis membership - it comes with a Member Benefits card which entitles you to substantial discounts at several of the region’s leading wine and dine venues - Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Flying Brick Cider House and Leura Park Estate Vineyard. Popular and highly respected is the full time, in house PGA Pro, Steve Brodie. Both Steve and the Curlewis Pro-Shop team welcomes players

of all standards.

A passionate,

talented pennant cohort as well as an innovative Junior Development Program (complimentary for all Junior members) completes the membership picture here alongside a popular Group Golf Exercise Program with Fitness Professional Rob Posterino and Steve Brodie which

includes

cardiovascular

fitness, general and core strength training as well as flexibility. The pioneer introduction of GolfBoards - a very cool fusion between a golf cart, snowboard and Segway - has been an exciting addition for members and public access players alike. GolfBoards are a unique, fun addition to a classic golf round and Curlewis is one of the first golf clubs in Australia to have secured these hip transporters. The totally refurbished clubhouse too, is commanding both attention and swelling visitation - and not just for golfers! With spectacular vistas spanning the You Yangs, Corio bay and beyond, it’s both hip and welcoming - a great place to relax and enjoy the full bar, coffee, snacks, lunch as well as brilliant Bistro dinners on Friday and Saturday nights (note, don’t expect to arrive and automatically get a table for dinner, it’s always booked out and bustling!) A contemporary menu awaits - one which includes house made cakes crafted by Head Chef Tara Thyer. Already a huge hit with members, the array of treats are drawing coffee and cake lovers from near and far. Curlewis Golf Club

www.curlewisgolf.com.au

1345 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis VIC 3222

@curlewisgolfclub

Ph 5251 1111

/Curlewis-Golf-Club

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BOOTCAMP GEELONG words supplied by SCOTT DUMBELL pictures FOX8/THE RECRUIT & SUPPLIED

Our bayside city’s own Bootcamp Geelong was very proud and excited to be a part of Fox8’s AFL reality television series, The Recruit.

the series. Each week one of the contestants is voted out of the show until

The boys from Bootcamp Geelong were approached by the producers of

of the blue really, one of the producers of the show saw us getting around in

the hit TV show to help them conduct one of the physical challenges that

our Bootcamp cars, he liked the look of the branding so he checked out our

the contestants had to participate in as part of the program. Basically, the

facebook and instagram pages and loved the photos that we had posted. I

premise of the production is that a number of hopeful AFL prospects that

happen to live in Ocean Grove and so does he, so he kept seeing the car

have been overlooked for a shot at the big-time for one reason or another,

and as fortune would have it, one of our sessions was down at Ocean Grove

compete against each other in a number of challenges over the course of

Main Beach.

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finally, there is only one Recruit left who is then offered an AFL contract with one of the 18 AFL teams. Scott, one of the owners of Bootcamp Geelong says, “It was a phone call out

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Stephanie Rice and Geelong Bootcamp’s Danny Reeves & Scott Dumbell

As exciting as the opportunity was, Scott indicates that the world of TV isn’t for him. Scott explains, “It was a long day, plenty of standing around waiting, but it was a great experience, we met Mick Malthouse who is an absolute legend of a bloke and Steph Rice was also involved, we’d definitely do it again but maybe we’d pack some extra protein bars to get us through!”

We use a lot of cool stuff in our sessions, massive ropes used for tying ships to docks, huge tractor/truck tyres, kettlebells in the shape of skulls. He liked what he saw at our session and then the discussion started from there.” Basically the brief was that the producers wanted Bootcamp Geelong to devise some challenges that would not only look good on TV but would also push the contestants both physically and mentally. Scott continues, “Danny and I have nearly 30 years combined experience so we went to work on devising some cool challenges that turned out pretty awesome on the day.” As it was, the bootcamp boys had their work cut out for them as the AFL

Mick Malthouse, Danny & Scott

Bootcamp 53 starts Saturday November 12th. Log onto www. bootcampgeelong.com. au and register to Be All You Can Be. You can also attend intracamp booster sessions casually.

Recruits were going head to head with some of Australia’s fittest Iron Women. Scott says, “The girls were probably fitter than the boys to be fair. The interesting thing is that the challenges that we used (a tyre flipping race, a kettlebell drag race and a rope carrying race) were things we do in our Bootcamp sessions every week. We have some really fit people in our sessions and we have some not so fit people but the way we get people working together and how we design our sessions means that you can get into it no matter what your fitness level is, having said that, the Iron Women and the Recruits may have been going a bit faster than some of our Campers.”

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