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PARTY PIECE: There’s nothing cheesy about Sarah Moloney’s graphic design talents. The 20-year-old Casey resident last week won a bronze award at the prestigious Southern Cross Package Design Awards for her innovative entry – a sleek tin to store and serve cheese. ‘‘The base acts as a platter and the top is for chopping. It’s perfect for parties,’’ Ms Moloney said. In keeping with the party theme, each container includes a different flirtatious line. The Chisholm Institute of TAFE Diploma of Graphic Design graduate said winning the award was a thrill.

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Every dollar counts Money | Dimity Barber CASEY families are bracing for a tough Christmas. Last month’s interest rate rise has already stripped about $50 from the monthly budget of families with a typical $300,000 loan. And the pain is set to worsen, with economists predicting a Cup Day rise of 0.25 per cent or more as the Leader went to press.

Families to struggle with rate rises After a 49-year interest rate low this year experts are warning further increases will continue into next year. Cranbourne Information and Support Services manager Leanne Petrides said even small interest rate rises would have a savage im-

pact in over-mortgaged Casey. ‘‘The biggest issue in Casey at the moment is housing stress,’’ Ms Petrides said. ‘‘Young families are on increasingly tight budgets and every cent is accounted for. ‘‘Many families are already over-

committed and struggling. One or two rate rises will have a hugely detrimental impact on those already stretched to the limit.’’ Ms Petrides said the agency had already experienced a 25 per cent increase in demand during the past 12 months.

‘‘Normal working class and even middle class families have been forced to come to us for help,’’ she said. ‘‘Throw an interest rate rise into the mix and who knows how bad it will get.’’ 䊳 Battlers living in fear, p9 Are you worried about further interest rate rises? Tell us at berwickleader.com.au

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Melbourne Medieval Fayre and Tourney, Saturday, November 7, from 9am-5pm and Sunday, November 8, from 9.30am-4pm, at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick. Step back in time and see ancient history come to life at the Melbourne Medieval Fayre. Featuring superb costumes and replica weapons used in re-enactments of historic events. Members of the King’s Horses Medieval Equestrian Society will perform mounted displays over the weekend. Craft guilds will showcase their works with demonstrations and there will be food stalls and merchants selling their wares. Details: 9795 5217.

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Devonshire tea available $5 a plate. All proceeds to the Cardinia Diabetes Awareness Group. Details 5940 1890. Make Christmas shopping fun and easy this year at your pick of the wide variety of local markets. The Akoonah Park Market is on Sunday, November 8, from 8am-1.30pm at Akoonah Park, cnr Cardinia St and Princes Highway, Berwick. Details: 9796 1455.

Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, fom 10am-5pm at Janet Matthew’s Studio, 6 Tom Gearon Crt, Narre Warren North. Narre Warren North artist Janet Matthews and her students will show their work and chat with visitors. Works include subjects from wildlife to landscapes in pencil, watercolour and pen and wash. Free entry. Details: 0418 546 554.

The two-day Veteran Car Club’s annual rally arrives in Pakenham between 12.30 and 2pm on Sunday, November 8. Check out a host of pre-1919 cars when this two-day rally arrives at the Pakenham Golf Club. Details: 9707 1994.

Take time to smell the roses at this Open Garden Day on Friday, November 20, from 10.30am2.30pm at 315 Pakenham Rd, Pakenham. Meryl and Keith Waterhouses’s delightful cottage garden features roses, perennials and Australian natives. Entry $5. BYO picnic lunch.

Visit the Old Cheese Factory Crafter’s Market on Saturday, November 14, at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick from 10am-3pm. A makers-only market where you can meet the makers and buy quality handmade products. Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments in the Homestead Café. Details: 9702 1919.

Celebrate the completion of the extension and renovations to the Gembrook Community Centre. A day of fun for the whole family is planned, including free activities and displays at the refurbished community centre, cnr East Beenak and Gembrook-Pakenham roads, Gembrook, on Saturday, November 21, from 10am-4pm.

The Emerald Market offers honey, flowers, herbal teas, soy candles, jewellery, Dutch pancakes, herbs, pot plants, dolls, Mexican food. Held on Sunday, November 15, from 9am-3pm in Kilvington Dve, Emerald. Enjoy a night market at the Narre Central Twilight Market on Friday, November 20, from 5-9pm at 4 Malcolm Crt, Narre Warren. Including arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, food, gifts, clothing, chocolate Christmas houses and pre-loved books. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: Margaret Watson 0400 419 321. Gembrook market is on Sunday, November 22, from 9am-3pm at Puffing Billy Railway Station in Gembrook.

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Featuring handmade goods and entertainment. Puffing Billy also steams into the marketplace at least once on the day. Details: 0437 664 121. Hunt down a bargain for the little ones at the Peek A Boo Baby and Children’s Market on Sunday, November 29, at Berwick Fields Primary School, 35 Gwendoline Dve, Berwick, from 9am1pm. Entry $2. Details: 0415 209 019.

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from 5.30-8pm. Pre-program activities include food stalls, petting zoo, face painting and jumping castle. Details: 9702 1011. Endeavour Hills Community Carols are on Sunday, December 13, at the South Eastern Christian Centre, 2-8 Gleneagles Dve, Endeavour Hills, from 8-9.15pm. Details: 9700 2314. Hampton Park Carols by Candlelight is on Friday, December 18, at Fordholm Reserve, cnr Fordholm Rd and General Joshua Dve, Hampton Park, from 7.309.30pm. Details: 9799 9911.

and Tuesday, January 19, at Wilson Botanic Park, Princes Highway, Berwick, from 1.30-4pm. Get the kids into something new these holidays and join in the fun of the Junior Bunyip Program. Wilson Botanic Park presents an environmental program full of activities to keep kids entertained. School holiday programs are offered to children aged 6-10 and include two hours of activities such as arts and crafts, a guided walk and talk, plus a variety of outdoor games. Cost: $12.50 a child. Details: 9707 5818.

Local churches have joined forces to present Carols at Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Rd, Doveton, on Saturday, December 19, from 8.30-10pm. Free entry. Details: 9706 9426.

The Rotary Club Of Cranbourne presents a free Christmas carols festival featuring local artists at the Cranbourne Racing Centre, Grant St, Cranbourne, from 6-10pm on Saturday, December 12. Aimed at young families and children, with a visit from Santa. Details 0438 822 660. Carols In The Backyard are on Sunday, December 13, at Berwick Church of Christ, Centre Rd, Berwick,

The Junior Bunyip Program runs on Thursday, January 14, Friday, January 15, Monday, January 18,

Sit back and enjoy live jazz at Wilson Botanic Park, Princes Highway, Berwick, on Saturday, January 30, from 6-10pm. The first in a series of live music nights planned over the next three months. Sing the blues in the tranquil surrounds of Wilson Botanic Park. Cost: $15 adult; $10 concession; $5 children and $30 family (2 adults & 2 children) Details: 9707 5818.

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Narre Warren North Uniting Church hosts its community carols on Saturday, December 12, at Claire Robinson Park, Main St, Narre Warren North, from 6.30-10pm. Now in its 19th year, the event includes a visit from Santa at 8pm. Cost: $5 a family or $2 single including a sausage sizzle, drink, candles and programme. Details: 9704 0180.

Little ones can join the fun at Cranbourne Racing Centre, Grant St, Cranbourne, on Saturday, January 2, from 5.30-10pm. Kids Night Out is a special race meeting held by the Cranbourne Harness Racing Club. Plenty of fun activities and amusements for the kids plus an eight harness program. Adults $8, free for children under 18. Details: 5996 8677.

Show your spirit and join in the celebrations to mark our national day with activities throughout the City of Casey on Tuesday, January 26. The Doveton Eumemmerring Neighbourhood Renewal group is celebrating with a “diversity day” at Autumn Place Gardens in Doveton from 11am-3pm and the Hampton Park Progress Association is planning a free breakfast with multicultural performances, face painting, jumping castle, animal farm and community group stalls in the park in Somerville Rd from 9am-noon. The Rotary Club of Berwick will also celebrate with live performances, children’s activities, a vintage/classic car display, food stalls and more at Pioneers Park, cnr Peel St and Lyall Rd, Berwick, from 10am-3pm. For full details contact the City of Casey events unit on 9705 5200.

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Get into the festive spirit at one of the many Christmas carol events running in December. Join the free community carols at Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Dve, Narre Warren South, on Saturday, December 5, with rides and entertainment from 5.30pm followed by the main carols event at 8pm. Details: 0425 823 986.

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Carols By Twilight are on Christmas Eve at the Max Pawsey Reserve, Princes Highway, Narre Warren, with pre-entertainment from 6.30pm and the carols starting at 8pm. Details: 9702 1011.

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