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Main Photo: Turn to pages 70-83 for our stunning Weddings on the Peninsula feature. Photo by Slick Shoots Photography Top Row: Bailey & Co Antiques and Collectables see page 119 Get your inspiration at Aokii, showcase on Rye pages 46-51 Bottom Row: Entries now open for Rosebud Buskfest 2015 see page 26 Style and sustainability at Luxe Living see page 114 New winter menu at The Boyz 4 Breakie see page 100
WHAT’S INSIDE News & Interviews 4-38 Arts & Diary Dates 39-45 Rug Up in Rye 46-52 Social pics 56,57,58,60,64,67,91,92,94,100 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 53-69 Fashion The Look 55 Must Haves 69 Weddings on the Peninsula 70-83 Locavores & Markets 84-87 Food Wine Produce 84-101 Decor Home Garden Property 102-122
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Hugh Jackman surprised and delighted both crew and passengers when he boarded the Bay Fish N Trips vessel at Mornington harbour to enjoy a spot of fishing with his two children. The X-Men and Wolverine star was blessed with great weather, dolphin sightings and even managed to hook a few flathead while spending the day on the local charter boat. “It took me about two days to come down (from the high),” said Sandra Watt from Bay Fish N Trips, who runs the business with husband Stuart Maconachie. “Hugh is the most genuine, down-to-earth person. “He talked to everyone on board and he even posed for a few photos at the end.” Despite his colossal fame, Ms Watt said Jackman and his
family were unaccompanied, kept a low profile and that the star even called ahead to book the trip himself. Jackman later posted a photo to his 21 million Facebook followers describing the amazing day he’d had aboard the Plover. The Hollywood A-lister is believed to be in Australia over winter while his children Oscar and Ava, 15 and 11, enjoy their US school holidays. It is understood Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness have relatives in Mt Eliza. The star has also been spotted shopping at Ritchies and stopping for selfies with fans. Pictured: Hugh Jackman in Mt Eliza with rainbow; Hugh with Stuart, Sandra and Jess from Mornington’s Bay Fish N Trips; Hugh on board The Plover
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BY KRISTY MARTIN
Everybody has a story. Just ask Mornington Peninsula woman Kris McGhee. Not only has she herself led a fascinating life (think musical theatre, travel and animal activism), but Kris also meets and interviews people from all walks of life for her Facebook page ‘Humans of the Peninsula’. Based on the incredibly popular Humans of New York, which now has over eight million followers worldwide, Kris says Humans of the Peninsula was created in May 2014 as a ‘social experiment’. She wanted to showcase the diversity of the locals and to highlight the vast array of interesting achievements being carried out in the community. With a degree in Social Anthropology, Kris has always been fascinated by people (she likes to write down snippets of conversations and collects them for a memoir she is writing). Kris started Humans of the Peninsula by interviewing her friends and asking them just one question - what they are passionate about or what makes them happy. The page has since gained momentum and now has over 3600 followers. Kris trawls through social media to locate her interview subjects but many are discovered through word of mouth, while some also contact her. She admits that a few have been controversial, but her initial worries about attracting negativity, like the global Humans pages tend to do, have been unfounded. She has only ever deleted two comments in the entire 15 months. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” Kris says. The site has taken on a new format since its humble beginnings, in that Kris now asks her subjects various questions, including how and when they came to
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peninsula, what they do for a living and what they are passionate about. Or she simply lets the person tell their own story in their own words. “I find it very hard to edit the stories, because everything is relevant and everything is important.” Her subjects have included artists, musicians, writers, cooks, philanthropists, new business owners, a priest, people who have experienced grief or loss and a woman awaiting a double lung transplant. One post about a young soldier in Iraq was viewed by 20,000 people worldwide. A mother of two, Kris works as a travel agent at Sorrento Travel and Cruise
She is also part of a musical theatre group, the Rosebud Astral Theatre Society, which puts her in touch with interesting and creative personalities. “There are some people I am continually hassling to tell their story because they are so interesting.” She is also involved with the peninsula chapter of the Victorian Marine Animal Defenders (VMAD) Conservation Society, which aims to protect the unique marine wildlife living in Port Philip Bay. While Kris has been blown away by the success of Humans of the Peninsula, she hopes to continue telling people’s stories well into the future. You can view the site on Facebook at www.facebook.com/humansopeninsula
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Dishing Up a good story By Jane Hone
When Merricks North resident (and highly successful author) Garry Disher moved to the Mornington Peninsula over 20 years ago, he expected to write crime fiction set in a city. Instead, he found himself using the peninsula as a backdrop. The catalyst was a string of shocking crimes committed in the Frankston area just weeks after Garry moved down. The killer (later found to be Paul Charles Denyer) had savagely murdered three young women and was still at large. Garry went into a Hastings milk bar one day and overheard a group of mothers talking
about their concern for their daughters. It was then, in the context of community fear, that Garry realised he wanted “to write about a small community instead of another big, anonymous city.” Growing up in country South Australia also meant that Garry was comfortable writing about a rural area. The result was the popular Challis and Destry series of police procedural novels. According to Garry, there are several factors that make the peninsula a unique and ideal setting for crime stories: “It’s a distinctive place geographically, with the sea on both sides—it’s a beautiful place, but there are also very big extremes of rich and poor. “Some of the old peninsula towns like Mornington, Hastings and Rosebud have
doubled in size in the 20 years I’ve been down here, which causes a headache for the police, social services… “It’s an interesting area in which I could explore things like social tensions.” Garry returns this year to his beloved Wyatt novels—so-called because they centre on a calamitous professional criminal called Wyatt —with the eighth instalment: The
Heat. He describes his Wyatt books as less an exploration of social tensions and “much more based in caper novels.” In The Heat, Garry promises that oldfashioned thing we all long for: a good story. The Heat (Text Publishing) is due out for publication on October 21.
MURAL BRIGHTENS MT ELIZA BUSINESS A colourful mural painted by some creative students has helped liven up a Mt Eliza business. The side wall of the Fins and Scales fish and chip shop was given an artistic makeover by students from Mt Eliza Secondary College. With an underwater theme spanning almost 10m wide, the mural was painted by Year 9 and 10 art students, under the guidance of teacher Sue Holderness and Red Hill artist Michael Leeworthy. The mural was facilitated by the Mt Eliza Chamber of Commerce after it received two arts grants for murals to be installed at businesses that have been subjected to graffiti attacks.
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Where futures begin Toorak College’s Junior School, Wardle House, is so much more than a kindergarten and primary school. August is the month to discover the school in action, meet the students and teachers, experience the facilities and be inspired.
Students at Toorak College begin their learning journey from the three year old program transitioning to Prep. Toorak College embraces the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. “We understand that children are active investigators seeking ways to make meaning of their world,” enthuses Mrs Mandy Whitworth, Head of Wardle House. “There are specially created spaces for reading, writing, art, construction, imaginative play, science and technology encouraging children to be active learners. “We’re thrilled to have exceeded the National Quality Standard assessed by the Department of Education and Training, 2015.”
Discover Toorak College in August, or visit on Open Morning: Wednesday 5 August, 2015 Tours from 9:00am with last tour at 10:00am Call Enrolments on 9788 7234 to book your tour this month or visit www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au
Toorak College offers its early learners: • Small class sizes in a nurturing environment • High quality, innovative, research based programs • Specialist teachers and access to the school’s state-of-the-art music centre, art studio and science labs. Limited places available in ELC to Year 2. Secure your place for 2016 and 2017 now. Toorak College, where your child’s future begins.
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At just 14, Fox DeRoche is fast making a name for himself as one of the peninsula’s hottest rising music stars. A naturally talented singer and guitarist, Fox won last year’s ‘The Voice of Frankston’ competition, scoring a recording session, music video and photo shoot in his prize pack. With a quiet confidence and maturity beyond his years, Fox says he taught himself to play guitar, writes his own songs and performs regular gigs at Baha Tacos in Rye with his mate Zepp. The Dromana College Year 8 student also makes good money busking at the Balnarring shops. Fox names Ed Sheeran as a major influence, but performs everything from Queen and David Bowie to Outkast and Britney Spears. Born into a creative family consisting of writers, film directors and musicians, Fox
began bashing around on the drums at age four and then took up piano lessons at seven. In Year 2 at Balnarring Primary, he started singing and teaching himself basic guitar chords. He has only recently commenced guitar lessons, which he hopes will increase his knowledge of the instrument. In 2012, Fox appeared on the revamp of the ’80s TV show Young Talent Time after making a shortlist of 40 from 20,000 kids who auditioned nationwide. He was treated like a rockstar for a few days, getting flown Sydney for the program, where he performed The White Stripes’ hit Seven Nation Army. A few years later he decided to try out for The Voice of Frankston and won his age category in the local talent quest. “I was really surprised because there were a lot of really talented people,” he says. He used his recording session to lay
down an original track called ‘Rosey Cheeks’ and says he writes songs about everything from his favourite films to complex emotional issues and experiences. Fox is unsure where his career will take him, but we are sure there are big things ahead for this talented teen.
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Are you getting noticed? written by Andrew Van De Beek illumin8 partners Occasionally an email hits my inbox that says “Andrew, you’re getting noticed”. The email, sent via networking site Linked In, notifies me that people have been looking at my profile. That got me thinking, how do we as businesses go about ‘getting noticed’ in a positive way? What do we do that builds the public’s perception of who we are as professionals? Publicity can be a godsend to businesses, but the old saying that ‘there is no such thing as bad publicity’ does not necessarily ring true to those who are attempting to build rapport within their community. Now, I am by no means a marketing expert, often referring our marketing to a very skilled local firm. However, I have learnt valuable lessons along the way to getting noticed for all the right reasons. • Be true to who you are. The more genuine our approach, the more people will grow to recognise it as a point of difference to others who may not be. • Connect with people. Take the time to connect with those around you on a personal level. Showing an authentic interest in others’ affairs can often break down barriers and can lead to long-term mutual respect. • Don’t just sit still. If we simply sit in our workplace and expect people to find us, then we are dreaming. In this day and age of technology there can be a lot of white noise that can make it hard to be noticed. Set yourself apart from the competition. Be active and engaging, and if you are not sure on how to, get in touch with someone who does. • Passionately support a cause – We are all passionate about something, be it the lost dogs’ home, tsunami relief or refugee rights. By tangibly showing our community that we are invested in and care about something that is greater than our own business, allows them see our compassionate side. Over time the above points, and others, have become essential in growing a business that I am proud of, and one that others are noticing.
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Jumping for joy By Kristy Martin
If - like most people - you watch TV, chances are you’ve seen the Kit Kat ad where the female skydiver jumps out of a plane at the end and releases a huge red Kit Kat parachute. What you might not know is that the skydiver in question is peninsula girl Sarah Brown, a self-confessed ‘adrenaline junkie’ who actually gets paid to jump out of planes for a living. When she is not working as an IT recruiter in the city during the week, that is. At the weekends, Sarah works as an Accelerated Free Fall Skydiving Instructor up in Nagambie (about 90 minutes north of Melbourne), where she teaches people how to jump out of planes solo. “I have always been an adrenaline junkie, from wanting to get on the fastest rollercoasters as a kid to driving fast cars and motorbikes,” Sarah says. “That said, my other hobbies have taken a bit of a backseat, as skydiving pretty much took over my life.”
Sarah, 31, was still living on the peninsula (she left in 2010 but still returns to visit family) when she went and booked her first tandem skydive in mid-2009. But rough weather that day forced her to remain on the ground. It was while waiting in the hangar that she noticed photos of ‘fun jumpers’ and saw a course advertised on how to become a licensed skydiver. She immediately cancelled her tandem jump and asked to be enrolled in the next instructor course. After her first jump, she was hooked. “I’m often found jumping most weekends of the year. “There are height restrictions for jumping, so I usually jump from 15,000ft ASL (Above Sea Level) which provides just over a minute of freefall before opening my parachute. “This is the highest you can jump from aircraft without legally having to have oxygen. “The highest I’ve jumped from is 18,500ft, which was closer to two minutes of freefall.” Sarah says she had done some
skydiving work for a Big W ad campaign when she was approached to audition for the Kit Kat ad. She was flown to the Whitsundays for the shoot, where she was asked to land on the spectacular Whitehaven Beach. (Tough gig, right?) “Sounds easy, but it wasn’t... the winds were pretty strong and I was constantly fighting my way to avoid landing out in the water, but at the same time, listen and follow the directions from the cameraman. “That said, when it came to landing, it was awesome to land on an almost deserted tropical beach.” So, how do Sarah’s parents feel about her love of jumping out of planes? “At first they were a bit skeptical, and I guess they were hoping that it was just a phase. “But they could see that it made me happy and that it opened new avenues for me to pursue. “In fact, my mum was more than happy to hear that I had gotten rid of my motorbike to go towards my skydiving!”
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Little Shop of Horrors Costumery
A WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE AND FUN If you’re familiar with the 1980s cult classic movie Little Shop of Horrors, you will recall that nerdy florist worker Seymour decides to put an interesting plant in his shop window in order to attract more customers.
And certainly the crowds flock… but then the unusual plant named Audrey II grows into a humongous bloodthirsty fiend. Alicia Slater and Louise Mac experienced a similar surge in business at Little Shop of Horrors Costumery after taking inspiration from the film and hiring a graffiti artist to paint the villainous plant on the front of their establishment. And boy does it make people stop and enter the shop, which now boasts a kooky wonderland feel and is a treasure trove of all things movies, make believe and fun. Alicia and Louise - a pair of “sisters, mums, movie-holics, comic nerds, Halloween crazies, pop culture specialists and all-round ‘in a world of their own’ type of ladies” - took over the small costume shop on Watt Road, Mornington, last year and gave it ‘the mother of all facelifts’ With over 30 years’ customer service experience between them, they have an in-depth history of costume and fashion studies, web design and retail management experience, plus an impressive understanding of film, music and TV. “We used to always throw crazy, elaborate parties and a lot of the costumes and accessories are straight from our wardrobes”.
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Plus they have the personalities to match their zany business. “We’re here because we love it and we feel like we can be ourselves in here.” Whether it’s costumes, special effects make-up or fancy dress accessories, they have your bases covered. They love helping people source obscure costumes (think Barbara and Adam Maitland from Beetlejuice, Ellen Ripley from Aliens or Helen Sharp and Madeline Ashton from Death Becomes Her). “We genuinely love all this stuff. We love our ’80s movies, our pop culture, our cult classic movies,” explains Louise. Their research involves countless hours of movie marathons and they even hand make little knickknacks from Harry Potter to add to the vibe of the store. Check out their amazing transformation of a local high school teacher into the Night King from Game of Thrones – super impressive! “We promise a fun and stress-free experience for our customers where you can sail away as a pirate, run away with the circus, be transported back in time, travel aroundthe-world, dress-up like a Disney princess, become a famous movie star, smash and pow your evil comic villains and rock out like a music icon.” Little Shop of Horrors Costumery A: 6/1 Watt Rd, Mornington P: 5977 1288 W: littleshopofhorrorscostumery.com.au
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Tell us a bit about you and what you do: My name is Chessie and I am a 16 year old fashion and lifestyle blogger. I love fashion and photography which is why I love and am so passionate about blogging and instagramming. I share outfit photos, flat lays, and random photos of where I’ve been or what I’ve been up to. Another passion of mine is horse riding and I very much enjoy riding my horse, Albert. Describe your style: I can’t pin a particular style as some days I wake up wanting to wear a sophisticated, minimalist outfit and the next I want to dress in a colourful, double denim outfit! Most of the time I like to keep it simple but with a bit of a ‘Chessie Edge’ (as my friends like to call it). Do you think Mornington Peninsula style/ fashion has a certain look or feel? I’d say it’s pretty casual with a touch of beachy (especially in the summer time!). It has a different aesthetic to Melbourne’s fashion and I have to say I much prefer the laid back feel of Mornington Peninsula’s style!
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What are a couple of your favourite blogs or websites and why? I’m a big fan of fashion blogs and my favourites are - Harper and Harley, Views of Now, Nineteen Ninety, Oak and Bone, A Pair and a Spare, Gary Pepper Girl, Nadia Fairfax, Chronicles of Her, Chloe Larkin, Bones and Jasmine Dowling. I love all of these blogs because they are so inspiring and they all have such different personalities and gorgeous fashion styles that I love to look through to gain inspiration for my own outfits and blog! Can you tell us one or two of your fave local spots? My favourite Cafe spot which I loveeee is Store Fifteen in Mornington and for my two favourite local shops, I’d have to go with Page Eight also in Mornington and That Little Shop in Balnarring. www.freshlypickked.com To see all the posts in our blog head to www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au/ commonpeople and get in touch if you would like to be featured!
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The Victorian Tennis Awards were presented by ANZ at Tennis Victoria’s Championships Dinner on the 29th of June and guess who was a winner? Mt Eliza Tennis Club, that’s who! The major award of the night went to the hard working (and Peninsula Association member) tennis club for Most Outstanding Club, Centre or Association in Victoria - and they couldn’t be more proud. Professional and Talent Developer Coach Steve Foot explains. ‘We’ve had a big year. We’ve increased membership and continue to offer a variety of programs. We are dedicated to keeping girls in the sport, and are proactive in supporting the peninsula community.’ Mt Eliza Tennis Club also offers coaching sessions by the best in the business. There are three club professional coaches, two junior development coaches plus three other career coaching experts. Tennis lovers from across the peninsula come to learn from the professionals who currently train two of the best Under 10 talents in Victoria (twins Zahra and Stami Arthurs). So this is how the award works. Tennis Victoria has a community tennis officer who keeps in contact with regional clubs. Twelve clubs were originally in the running for the award before the list got whittled down to four contenders. The rest is history. AUGUST 2015 (45)
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The Village Glen’s owner chats exclusively to MP Magazine. He has raced cars and yachts internationally and has an active involvement in the airline charter business. In 2006 he made headlines for purchasing the Ansett Estate in Mt Eliza for the highest amount ever reached at auction at the time. He also owns the adjacent heritage-listed Norman Lodge and has just completed a multimillion dollar renovation of the property. But Chas would much rather talk about his achievements at The Village Glen in Rosebud, the successful retirement village he commenced back in 1978. The complex was originally on 15 acres but now occupies 120 acres complete with its own nine-hole golf course. Adjacent to the village is the recently completed Ti-Tree at Village Glen, a 229 bed aged care facility designed for seniors requiring more hands-on care. Chas says he believes elderly retirees deserve to live in style and comfort and that The Village Glen and Ti Tree had brought resort-style living to residential aged care. These combined facilities are home to over 1000 residents who are cared for by in excess of 250 professional and supportive staff.
Chas enjoys being fully hands on at the Village Glen, where he and a number of his family members have a succession plan (he has four children and nine grandchildren) to continue their aged care philosophy. “I think the residents take comfort in seeing the family involved at the village every day.” Plans are completed for a Ti-Tree Lodge at Mornington, a new 91-bed facility to be located on Nepean Highway and built over the coming year. Chas has been in the construction industry since he was a teenager and was working for himself by the time he was 17. His building company was based in Braeside where he was involved around Melbourne with the construction of schools, hospitals and commercial property but was looking for a community project of some description on the Mornington Peninsula. This was how The Village Glen came into existence. “We wanted to do our own thing. We’ve never really copied anyone. “We’ve been innovative over the years in the management of the village and are one of the only retirement villages in Australia with its own nine-hole golf course,” Chas says.
There are also few private operators left these days. “We treat the village as if it were for family. “Everything we do we ask ‘Would this be good enough for my own parents?’ Chas describes his staff as special people. “You’ve got to be to work in aged care. “You’ve got to be passionate and dedicated.” And after 35 years at The Village Glen, Chas himself remains as dedicated to the business as the day he started.
Chas gave Mornington Peninsula Magazine an exclusive tour of the heritage-listed Norman Lodge, located on Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza, which he has spent three years renovating. It has been renamed to its original title ‘Manyung Lodge’. While a relative will live on the property, the family is looking to open up the grounds to the public once a year, with donations going to a nominated charity.
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How often have you noticed that you’re swimming with spider crabs, short haired hippocampus seahorses, pot-bellied seahorses, tassled anglers and blue-ringed octopuses? PT Hirschfield is on a mission to show us what’s right under our noses. She spends several hours a week diving under the piers of Blairgowrie, Portsea, Rye and Flinders. She visits the Pope’s Eye and shipwrecks, and back beaches such as Diamond Bay and Bridgewater Bay. She also dives the Solomon Islands, Philippines, Vanuatu and Fiji, but she is constantly amazed that people don’t realise how much exquisite sea life can be seen here on the peninsula. “I just think there’s so much there that people are not aware of. “Often I go into a café or something and the people right across the street don’t even know what’s right there under those piers.
“So I try and share that with people.” PT takes incredible photographs of the creatures she encounters, and a video she posted of spider crabs two weeks ago has already amassed around a quarter of a million views on youtube. She says that as a result, people all over the world are talking about Blairgowrie. Among all of this, PT is suffering from terminal endometrial cancer, which she was diagnosed with shortly after being awarded her open dive certificate in 2010. Getting back into the water became her primary motivation to recover from the multiple surgeries she had to undergo, and from there bloomed the inspiration to foster a love and appreciation of the ocean in others. “I would hate for anyone else to miss out on how amazing it is. “Diving on the peninsula has changed my life. It’s given me a sense of purpose and joy and celebration,” she says. Visit www.pinktankscuba.com to read more about PT’s journey and view her stunning photography.
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Did you know that you can burn upwards of 600 calories in one hour of playing squash? Add to that the fun and social aspects of the game, and the fact that there are several professional players in our peninsula midst, and you already have three very good reasons to visit the new Tonic Squash & Gym in Dromana. Owners Rodney and Amelia opened the gym in January this year, and have since been watching their membership base steadily grow. It’s easy to see why the gym is popular with locals: whether you’re man, woman or child, a squash novice or a serious player, the team at Tonic has you sorted. There are kids fitness classes and junior squash programs, in-house competitions every Thursday night, ladies squash sessions from 2pm on Fridays and for those looking to play competitively, the Mornington Pennant Competition on Tuesdays. Which makes perfect sense, seeing as Rodney Martin is known as one of the best shotmakers in the squash world. Martin made history in 1991 when he won the World Open title, becoming the first person ever to defeat the formidable duo Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan. At one point he was ranked number two in the world, and has five Australian Open titles under his belt.
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Construction on the Arthurs Seat Skylift Gondola is expected to begin soon, after the Arthurs Seat Skylift consortium signed a 50-year lease. The project, which has a proposed opening date of late 2016, was given the green light after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) rejected a claim by local protest group Save our Seat that the Skylift would pose a bushfire risk. The new development includes an allweather gondola with top and bottom station buildings and facilities, including a café at the summit. Parks Victoria says it will commence
$1.5 million of public space upgrades to complement the Skylift project, improving vehicle and pedestrian safety, car parking and visitors facilities across the precinct. Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, says the new ‘world-class tourism attraction’ would bring jobs and visitors to the peninsula. “The all-weather, all-abilities design will be an attraction for visitors all-year round, providing great opportunities for everyone to experience the sensational views over Port Phillip Bay,” she said. “The Arthurs Seat Skylift will be a significant addition to the Mornington Peninsula region, and a ‘must do’ experience for national and international visitors to Victoria.” While an elevated cable car ride has operated at Arthurs Seat since the early 1960s, the previous chairlift was closed
in 2006 due to safety concerns. Save Our Seat has been working hard to challenge the new Skylift development, starting with the eight days they spent at VCAT in November. The groups say the project will impact the natural landscape (through the removal of trees) and that there has been a lack of community consultation on the matter, according to spokesperson Kylie Greer. “We were never against a replacement of the chairlift…not one person was against an environmentally sympathetic replacement of the chairlift. But this is a gross overdevelopment.” Save Our Seat plans to return to VCAT to argue that the ‘Pantone Process Blue’ colour of the gondolas, approved by Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, goes against VCAT conditions that the colour complement and blend into the natural surroundings.
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ONE HAIRY YEAR With his long, wiry beard, Jimmy Lancaster is used to people telling him he looks homeless.
Growing ‘the beast’ since October last year, even Jimmy’s wife Carly says it’s like “kissing a homeless man”. But all jokes aside, Jimmy’s reason for deciding to go hairy for one year is actually for a serious cause. Jimmy, a father of two, is raising money and awareness for SANDS Australia after Carly suffered two ectopic pregnancies last year and the family was left with little information or support. “It was the hardest thing we have ever been faced with and I felt so helpless,” Jimmy says. “The sadness of losing two babies and not knowing how to deal with it all, and having to find a way to support my family when they needed me most, was the toughest time of my life.” Ectopic pregnancy is when the foetus develops somewhere other than the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. Carly suffered two, in October and December, and says the hardest part was
being sent home from hospital the first time without really understanding what she had been through. Eventually the couple discovered SANDS. “SANDS Australia offers 24/7 phone support, with trained volunteers who are all bereaved parents and understand the grief of losing a baby,” Jimmy explains. “They also have volunteer parents who educate student midwives on how to support families who have just experienced a loss. “What we are hoping to achieve by me getting hairy is to raise not only money, but awareness for ectopic pregnancy and any pregnancy and infant loss.” Jimmy got the idea of growing a beard for a year from a soccer pal who grew a mullet for charity. He has now raised over $4000 and once he gets to 12 months, plans to hold a charity night at the Seaford Soccer Club, featuring a silent auction of sporting memorabilia. He is also likely to auction off the chance to
shave his beard to the highest bidder. Since starting the fundraiser, Jimmy and Carly have been surprised by how many others have experienced ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. They are pleased to have encouraged more openness about the subject. To support Jimmy by making a donation, head to https://give.everydayhero.com/au/ one-hairy-year
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A Musical Extravaganza I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the 200 or so students from all three campuses who made our 40th Anniversary Musicale at the Frankston Arts Centre such a wonderful celebration of all things musical here at Woodleigh School. It seemed that collaboration, as much as individual brilliance, was the theme of the night. Students from our Junior Campuses, Minimbah and Penbank, practised and performed with Woodleigh Campus students on choral and instrumental pieces, whilst senior students were incredibly fortunate to work with and perform alongside the touring South African ‘Memeza’ Choir. Their combined performance of ‘Stimela’ was full of energy, strength and solidarity. It was a powerful thing to behold.
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As always, these evenings give us an insight into the musical journeys available to Woodleigh students. We begin with Year 7 ensemble groupings, and work our way through varying musical styles and influences to our Year 12 soloists – those at the end of their secondary education, representing the pinnacle of personal achievement in this artistic discipline. Here, we are seldom disappointed, and this year I congratulate Chloe, Andy and Max on their individual performances, which displayed skill and poise well beyond their years. A bonus, and one which was fitting at this celebratory 40th Anniversary event, was the video highlights of former students’ musical lives. From Simon Monger (1990), now Concertmaster with the Bielefelder Philharmonic in Germany, to Jazz Harpist Tara Minton (2003) who lives in London and tours throughout Europe, these vignettes
into the post school careers which music can bring were a wonderful addition to the night. My thanks also go to the Music Staff for your care and tuition of the students, and to the parents of these children. Many of us endure what seems like years of
screeching and banging before the fruits of our children’s labours come to bear. But practice and persistence makes perfect, and as we say at Woodleigh, there is no growth, without struggle. Jonathan Walter – Principal
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Rosebud Buskfest 2015
Colourful performers with skills in singing, music, dance, acrobatics and comedy will once again liven up the streets of Rosebud this November, with the return of the popular Rosebud Buskfest. This unique busking festival has an impressive $1000 cash prize for the overall winner, plus other prizes accumulating to $3000 of cash, music services and gigs at local venues. Entries are still open, so if you’ve got some awesome street performing skills to showcase, submit your entry by August 31. The festival will be held from 10am to 1pm on Saturday November 14. For more information on how to enter, go to www.facebook.com/ rosebudbuskfest or enter online at www.rosebud.org.au
Astronomical record attempt
Calling all stargazers! The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society is inviting you to join their attempt at a Guinness World Record for Most People Stargazing Across Multiple Cities in a Country!
That’s right, you could be part of history in the making as people across Australia gather for the collective record attempt on August 21. Peninsula locals are invited to take family and friends and head along to the Briars in Mt Martha to help astronomy enthusiasts across Australia reach their target of having 3000 people stargazing at once nationwide. Bring your own telescope or there will be small, commemorative telescopes (about the same size Galileo used!) available for before the event. Warm clothing is recommended. The Briars Astronomy Centre is located at the Briars Historic Park on Nepean Highway, Mount Martha. For more details, go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/1441413982829810/ or http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/ world-record-stargazing Photo of the Milky Way taken at Rye Back Beach by Deb Williams, DebGeoff Photograpy, McCrae.
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It’s worth upwards of $20,000, sounds like a beehive and often makes people angry when it flies overhead. In fact, when Frankston man Mark
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We’re more than just tea and scones! The new face of CWA Marnie Turner has always been a mad crafter and her current specialty is crocheted baby cowboy boots - and while she loves being able to put a modern twist on this traditional baby item, it is the charity side of the Country Women’s Association that really inspires her. The 32-year-old new mum is president of her local CWA group the Peninsula Belles, one of the branches that meet at night to cater for those who work full time (although currently on maternity leave, Marnie works
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in PR and runs her own creative studio). “Most recently the Peninsula Belles donated beanies and blankets to the special care nursery in the maternity ward at Frankston Hospital, and we’re currently working on knitting trauma teddies to be distributed to paramedics and emergency wards. “We’re also sewing trauma dolls to be distributed to Victoria Police and the Royal Children’s Hospital,” Marnie tells us. Many of the poppies that transformed Federation Square into a breathtaking piece of public art on Anzac Day this year were made by CWA members, including those from the peninsula. These are exactly the kind of crafting skills
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By Jane Hone Jutta is ‘flat-chat’ with bookings from November to February, and busy on weekends even in the winter. And airbnb is not solely about the financial benefits. Many people also use the service to meet interesting travellers or locals. It’s not uncommon for hosts to sit down Since its creation in 2008, airbnb has revolutionised the and share a meal or drink with their guests. accommodation industry, with over one million people As Jutta points out, “Because it’s an international having offered up space in their dwellings to some 25 organisation, guests come from all over the world.” million guests in 190 countries. If you’re worried about safety and security, airbnb’s answer Using airbnb is guaranteed to make for a more unique is a reviewing system where hosts and guests rate each travelling experience than hotel hopping (listings include other based on their experience and leave a review for over 600 castles around the globe!) others to see. Unsurprisingly, airbnb is rapidly growing in popularity on This also acts as quality assurance, as users must go the the peninsula. Jutta, who has been using airbnb to rent out her apartments in Mt Eliza for three years, has had only extra mile to make sure the other party leaves with a positive impression. good experiences as a host. If you’re thinking about becoming an airbnb host, it’s as She says that airbnb accommodation appeals to people easy as taking some photos of your place, whipping up a seeking a more personal, homely environment, including description and creating an online profile. Welcome to the those coming to the peninsula for weddings, to visit sharing economy! Peninsula Hot Springs, or for easy access to nearby Visit www.airbnb.com.au for more information. hospitals.
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Cruise of the Performing Arts returns Back by popular demand, Bravo! features the biggest line up of Australian and international artists of the performing arts ever assembled on water. Join these fantastic artists on board Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas for this exclusive Cruiseco charter. Featuring Anthony Warlow, James Morrison, Liz Callaway, David Hobson and many more! These legendary artists perform live, day and night, throughout the ship’s theatres, lounges, bars and poolside. Guests can also enjoy artist seminars, artist signings and meet-and-greets. Radiance of the Seas offers the ultimate 4 star ‘at-sea’ experience with greater open spaces and sweeping ocean vistas. Among her spectacular features are the 10-storey glass-constructed Centrum, sea-facing glass elevators, and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet. While talking Royal Caribbean, we are now offering guests the chance to book staterooms onboard Ovation of the Seas’ maiden voyage to Australia. This latest addition to Royal Caribbean’s fleet will leave Singapore on November 30, 2016, visiting four ports in Australia, AUGUST 2015 (45)
providing travellers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the inaugural sailing. Amber Wilson, International Marketing Manager, says: “Ovation of the Seas’ stateof-the-art facilities are set to completely redefine cruising in Australia. “Cruiseco is delighted to exclusively charter the full ship for her first voyage to Australia. “As the biggest ship to ever sail Australian waters, this very special event will provide guests with memories to last a lifetime. “Whether you’re a first time cruiser, or a seasoned traveller, there is something for everyone onboard Ovation of the Seas.”
CRUISE EXPO Tuesday September 1, 2015
Attention cruise lovers, please save this date for a Cruise Expo right here on the Mornington Peninsula! You’ll hear about the latest in cruising from some of the best, with exclusive offers. Contact Peninsula Travel for more information. Peninsula Travel A: 9 Bay Rd, Mt Martha P: 5974 3911 W: travelscenemtmartha.com.au
musical theatre, opera and much more. FEATURING
New headliner Anthony Warlow
James Morrison • Opera Australia presents Great Opera Hits • Liz Callaway (USA) • David Hobson • Suzanne Johnston • Judi Connelli • David Shannon (IRL) • Jonathon Welch • Guy Noble • The Metropolitan Orchestra + many more!
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with visits to Mare, Mystery Island & Noumea
Interior from $2,564 pp *
Oceanview from $3,262 pp *
Balcony from $4,043 pp *
Contact our friendly and enthusiastic cruise specialists today. 9 Bay Road, Mt Martha P: 5974 3911 www.peninsulatravel.com.au *Prices are in AUD per person twin share. Interior and Oceanview cabin price is on a guarantee basis and Balcony cabin price is based on the lowest available category, correct as at 9 July 2015. Single travellers must pay a single supplement. Guarantee cabin numbers will be allocated prior to sailing. Offer valid for a limited time only, is capacity controlled and subject to availability/ change with or without notice. Prices include main meals (excluding specialty restaurants), entertainment and gratuities on board (excluding on board purchases), port charges and government taxes. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply.
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Back in 2000, local stiltwalker Leonie Deavin couldn’t believe her luck when she was approached by one of Australia’s premier events management companies to manage the entertainment for Melbourne’s link-up party for the Sydney Olympic Games opening ceremony. Leonie was managing director to 30 professional roving circus performers that night, plus a team of additional volunteers, before a crowd of 20,000 winning ticketholders at the Melbourne Tennis Centre. “When one of the biggest shows came to town (Sydney Olympics 2000), we were managing probably the biggest opening ceremony party in Melbourne,” recalls Republic Events’ Patrick McLoghlin. “We needed an army of entertainers and performers, and we needed to trust the source. When Leonie walked into our lives – she was a breath of fresh air. “Over coffee and a chat we forged a relationship that continues through to
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today. It is one of the most enduring relationships we have – and one of the proudest!” This was the moment Leonie’s company, Nova Star Productions, came to life and became one of Melbourne’s leading event teams for entertainment. Leonie was a stiltwalking pioneer with costumes that had never been seen before and began working for large corporate companies like Crown Casino, the Hyatt, Flight Centre, Mobil, David Jones, Myer, Hilton, Audi, ING and many more. To add to her astounding repertoire of events, she was (and still is) a regular stiltwalker at events such as the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Open (where she had a very famous rally on her stilts with Paul McNamee), Moomba, Melbourne City Christmas events and Chinese New Year, Opening of Icehouse, Luna Park, Wonderland Fun Park, Southgate, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Australia Day festivities, AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Day Parade, Darwin Cup, Hamilton Island Race Week and hundreds of festivals and events around Melbourne and interstate.
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In 2006 Nova Star Productions managed the entertainment for the Commonwealth Games open day, where Leonie headed up 40 roving performers and stage managers over the day in five areas from the MCG, MSAC, Athletes’ Village, State Hockey and Netball Centre and Birrarung Mar bridge. She was also the director of entertainment for the EastLink open day in 2008, where 100,000 people cycled, jogged and walked through the historical opening. “Leonie brings a special element to any event, with her spectacular costumes, fine attention to detail and wonderful nature with kids,” says Fiona McPhee of Events Australia. “I recommend Leonie to bring that something special to any event.” Nova Star Productions also proudly donates its time to many charities such as Orphans of Ghana, Variety Christmas Party (for 10 years), Charity2Charity children’s charity, the Good Friday Appeal, and the Royal Children’s Hospital. Leonie is celebrating 15 years of a very successful career in event management specialising in her stiltwalking group.
Please visit her Facebook page to support this amazing local company. www.facebook.com/novastarproductions, also on Instagram, and website at www. novastarproductions.com.au. For all bookings contact Leonie on 0411 120 761 or email info@leoniedeavin.com.au
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3 tips every business owner should follow In business it’s important we continually challenge ourselves and set the benchmark higher each time we reach a goal. For Bartercard, 2015 has been all about re-energising our member experience through new technology and thinking outside the box to offer more convenience and innovation to the marketplace. As 2015 shapes up to be a big year, these are approaches we recommend every business owner follows.
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fast action and execution, smaller disruptive models with less corporate layers are coming out on top, or are using technology to cater to their customers’ needs in better ways, thus re-shaping industries and changing consumer habits. Think long-distance calls (Skype), CD stores (iTunes), DVD rentals (Netflix) and taxis (Uber). Companies catering to their customers with disruptive solutions are cutting it in 2015.
Technology is constantly reshaping the way we do business, from the way we meet and convey information to the way consumers are spending. For many business owners, introducing new technology in the workplace can be a daunting area as it removes the certainty of archaic systems that have always been in place. Disruptive business models offering competitive market solutions and more efficient customer service are all technology-based; the only way to keep up is to embrace it. It’s a good idea to periodically look back on your results to see what you can be achieving better, and reassess your business direction each time you set a new goal in place. Take a bird’s-eye view of your business and start planning ahead with these tips. To find out how Bartercard can benefit your business, call Bartercard Mornington Peninsula on 03 9773 8177 or 0410 023 453; or alternatively visit blog.bartercard.com.au/blog for more business articles.
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POLICE WANT YOUR HELP
Charity Ball The annual Orphans of Ghana Charity Ball has become one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most extravagant and highly anticipated events. Now in its fifth year, make sure you keep Saturday October 10 free and head along to support this very worthy cause. This spectacular event will once again be held at Mornington Racing Club and will feature internationally acclaimed show band Big City Beat. There will be a four course dinner and drinks on arrival, plus auctions, raffles and lucky door prize. Money raised from the event goes to the Ashan Children’s Home in Ghana, West Africa.
In 2005, local woman Aimee Braganza sold her hairdressing business and car and flew to Ghana to volunteer at the orphanage. During her year there, she was responsible for the care of 50 children, taught English at the local school and often had to carry the small children hours away to the medical clinic to be treated for malaria. It was an emotional roller coaster when Aimee returned home, not only for her but also the children she left behind, as many viewed her as their mother. Aimee has since worked tirelessly to raise funds for those children she came to know and love. Inspiring her family, friends
If you’ve got CCTV at your home or business, you might be able to help the police solve local crimes.
and Rotary to jump on board has meant food crops, water storage tanks, new beds and mattresses, mosquito nets and education has changed the lives of those children in Ghana. Construction of a baby clinic with sick bay and office has improved the children’s health dramatically. Aimee’s mother and organiser of the ball, Cheryl Carter, says funding is always needed. “The home now looks after around 65 children and we are primarily responsible for
education costs, food and medical supplies,” she says. “However our biggest challenge at the moment is to construct new dormitories in accordance with the social services guidelines.” To help support the cause, grab yourself a ticket to the ball. Cost is $130 and bookings can be made by phoning 0417 760 759 or 5975 0733. For news and updates, find ‘Orphans of Ghana Charity Ball’ on Facebook.
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula police are asking people to register their details if they have private CCTV cameras installed at homes or business premises. Sharron Coburn of Frankston police says the supply and use of the footage is voluntary, and any request for footage would have to be made by police. “We are trying to get a picture, for investigative purposes, of where cameras are located. “We are trying to get interest (from the community), but already we’ve had businesses and residents register their details.” Registrations can be removed at any time and all information will be securely stored on a police database. To register your CCTV camera, email SMRD4CCTVREGISTRATION-OIC@police. vic.gov.au or phone Sharron Coburn at Frankston police on 9784 5639 or Julie Simpson at Rosebud police on 5986 0444.
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THIS iS BURLESQUE The peninsula’s most exciting live show is celebrating its 10th birthday!
And to celebrate, they are throwing a burlesque variety EXTRAVAGANZA! Proudly presented by peninsula local Jessabella, the burlesque star who loves to bring in the best in the business and show them off to her hometown. This extra special birthday show will feature a healthy dose of good, oldfashioned burlesque, plus MORE… Starring MC/Comedian Liz Skitch, quirky vaudevillian Clara Cupcakes, pole superstar Kylie J, glamour girls Perfect Revenge Burlesque, jazz chanteuse Minnie Andrews, showgirl Miss Ruby DeVille, The Solid Gold Dancers and neo burlesque force Jessabella. You will embark on a journey through the ages with sublime lyrical pole dancing, glamorous classic burlesque, sexy neo burlesque, crazy circus shenanigans, dynamic pole trickery, side-splitting comedy, songbirds to melt your heart and achingly gorgeous dancing girls.
As usual, the night will be filled with hilarious escapades, with plenty of fun and games all round. Plenty of prizes are up for grabs, especially for the ‘Best Dressed’ competition! It is essential to book tickets as this show WILL sell out. Limited dinner packages available. But, it doesn’t stop there! Party on down after the show at the launch of the BURLESQUE BOOGIE BAR, upstairs at The Grand! FREE ENTRY with your show ticket. Come and meet the stars of the show. Dance the night away to the coolest of the cool tunes from Melbourne DJ duo Heels On Decks, with scrumptious cocktails and dancing showgirls. It’s set to be the most sophisticated and exclusive party night in Mornington. www.facebook.com/ThisIsBurlesque Buy tickets at www.ticketebo.com.au/ thisisburlesque For enquiries, call Jessabella 0406 941 940 or The Grand Hotel 5975 2001.
THE MAN IN BLACK IS BACK On September 1, 1954, an unknown young man walked into the recording studio in the Memphis Recording Service building at 706 Union Ave in Memphis, Tennessee, and walked out having cut a record that would define its own genre of music. The artist is Johnny Cash and that single was Hey Porter – released on the Sun Records label in 1955. Sixty years later, having won countless awards, including 14 Grammies and having become a worldwide household name, this unequalled artist has become an icon of 20th century popular culture and his legend has continued to grow as we have moved well and truly into the 21st century. Since 2009, award-winning AUGUST 2015 (45)
singer Daniel Thompson and Australian guitar master Stuie French have been wowing Australian audiences with Johnny Cash The Concert, keeping the spirit of ‘The Man in Black’ alive with their authentic tribute to Johnny Cash and his music. In 2015 the boys return
with their brand new show Cash 60 - 60 Years of Johnny Cash marking 60 years since the world first heard from the powerhouse that was Johnny Cash. Backed as always by their engine room, The Tennessee Studs, Cash 60 promises to be Johnny Cash The Concerts’ best show yet. Always keen to give their audiences something new and fresh, Cash 60 brings you the expected hits and highlights from Cash’s stellar career but as always the show is full of select favourites and forgotten gems from the extensive Cash catalogue. Cash 60 is showing at Frankston Arts Centre on September 4. For tickets, head to artscentre.frankston.vic.gov. au or phone 9784 1060.
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Anyone for tea? 24 July – 27 September 2015 Storm in a Teacup is one of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s major exhibitions for 2015.
The exhibition reflects upon tea drinking in Australia.
Image: Polixeni Papapetrou, Riddles that have no answers, 2004, from the series Wonderland 2004, type C photograph, Courtesy of the artist & Stills Gallery, Sydney
Beginning with well-known paintings of the afternoon tea table from E. Phillips Fox and Arthur Streeton, the exhibition goes on to explore the darker side of tea drinking and the social and environmental impacts of the humble cup of tea. Michael Cook’s Object (table), 2015, provides an alternative history to the narrative of colonialism while Sharon West and Adam Hill both use humour to subvert colonial understandings of the afternoon tea party as an occasion of refined gentility. Storm in a Teacup features paintings, works on paper,
photographs, ceramics, sculpture and installation by 34 artists, including Charles Blackman, Julia deVille, Julie Dowling, E. Phillips Fox, Rosalie Gascoigne, Adam Hill, Danie Mellor, Darren Siwes and Anne Zahalka. A range of special events accompany the exhibition, including a Curator’s Talk, with drinks and nibbles, on Thursday August 13 from 5pm-6.30pm (members $15, guests $18) and the Flying Bookworm Theatre Company presents a pantomime for 5-10 year olds on Saturday September 26 from 10.30am-12.30pm (children $15, adults $5). The Gallery’s self-serve café has been transformed into a 19th century tea exchange. Enjoy a range of Mornington-based Bespoke Tea and scones, jam and cream available 11am-4pm on Sundays. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm A: Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington W: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
LIKE MOTHS TO A FLAME By Liz Rogers launched his debut album in July and included Red Hill in his Australia-wide tour and Shane Nicholson - who will be playing Friday August 7, with support from The Weeping Willows and locals Trudi and the Saturday Cowboys.” MOTH musicians are mainly acoustic solo or duo September sees this community-focused event turning one performers and the night always gets going with a peninsula artist because MOTH is fully committed to and celebrating with several artists who have graced the highlighting local talent. MOTH stage over 12 months of operation. Subdued lighting and fabulous sound quality enhance the Confirmed artists so far are Charles Jenkins, Rob Snarski, already unique Red Hill atmosphere. James Kenyon, Al Parkinson, Tobias Hengeveld (pictured), Jackson McLaren and Cookie Baker. Watch out for established artists such as Andy White from Northern Ireland, Suzannah Espie, The Yearlings from South Entry to this event will firstly be open to MOTH members Australia, Ben Salter, and David Bridie and Sally Seltman and then to the public at large. Robin Griffiths talks. “MOTH has been going from strength from LA appearing over the next few months. All proceeds go to the artists and hiring of equipment. to strength. We’ve had a real cross section of well-known and up and coming artists play like Fraser A. Gorman, who For more information and tickets log on to
They reckon you just get better with age and Music on the Hill aka MOTH, hosted on the first Friday of every month at the Red Hill Pavilion, sure holds true to this theory.
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www.musiconthehill.com.au Wheelchair access is also available. MOTH – First Friday of every month Red Hill Pavilion A: 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill
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24 JUL – 27 SEPT An exclusive MPRG exhibition Includes works by major Australian artists
Charles Blackman, Feet beneath the table 1956 (detail), tempera and oil on composition board, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Presented through the NGV Foundation by Barbara Blackman, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2005 © Charles Raymond Blackman/Licensed by Viscopy, 2015
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YOUTH BANDS BATTLE IT OUT Young musicians, bands and solo artists will compete for a spot in the regional finals during the Mornington Peninsula Push Start Battle of the Bands this month.
Kirrily Anderson and Charles Wilcox
URBAN AND ICONIC EXHIBITION Featuring artwork by Melbourne-based, emerging artists Kirrily Anderson and Charles Wilcox. Their new work embraces Melbourne’s creative history by utilising found objects and exploring quintessential visuals.
Opens Friday 7th August until Sunday 30th August. To make an enquiry please call (03) 9787 2953 or email staff@manyunggallery.com.au 1408 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza Preview the exhibition online manyunggallery.com.au Proudly sponsored by Dromana Estate Wines Quality wines available by the glass on Opening Night
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Presented by the young members of the Impakt Freeza committee, with assistance from Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Youth Services team, the Battle of the Bands will be held at Peninsula Community Theatre on August 21. This is the premier gig for upand-coming artists to battle it out for a chance to represent the Mornington Peninsula in the South East regional finals. Registrations have now closed, but you can still attend the event and catch some of the peninsula’s best young musical talents in action. The competition will showcase a variety of music genres performed by young musicians under the age of 21 who live, work or go to school on the Mornington Peninsula. It will be judged by independent judges from the local music scene and broadcast live on RPP radio station. For more information, go to www. facebook.com/impaktfreeza
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Gardeners, get ready to ignite your imaginations this spring! The Red Hill Spring Garden Festival is communityhosted, presented by gardeners for gardeners.
If you like to get your fingers in the soil, then this event will help plant the seeds of inspiration. There will be hands-on activities for little gardeners, including free planting in quality pots, plus fun take home goodies (think seed bombs, beautiful terrariums and more). So why not cultivate an early taste for gardening in your little ones? Take a peek in the Show Schedule and prepare to exhibit your garden goodies: produce, herbs, blooms or arrangements. Entries are welcome, so share to inspire others and you could take home a winner’s ribbon and prize. Expert session guest, Tim Entwisle, is privy to amazing species at Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens, so it’s no wonder his session is called ‘Rock Stars of the Plant World’. You can also meet Melissa King, from television gardening appearances. With something to inspire every gardener at any age, you’ll want to be there. The Red Hill Spring Garden Festival will be held on Saturday September 12, from 9am-3pm, at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. www.rhgs.com.au
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LOCAL WORKS BY INTERNATIONAL ARTIST By Penny Ivison
Manyung Gallery in Mt Eliza is home to the group exhibition, Urban & Iconic, this month.
“And by intervention, I mean painted, scratched and altered by means of physical action and free hand graffiti, creating a unique piece with each work.
Among those exhibiting is Alberto Sanchez, a Spanish/Australian artist based in Byron Bay.
“In a simple and spontaneous manner, I pervert those photographs not just as a means of rebellion but also to re-arrange the message.
Alberto’s unique technique of hand painting photographs results in dream-like visions of familiar cities and landscapes that have been shown all over the world. The multi-award winning artist spent time on the Mornington Peninsula recently creating works starring our little corner of the world, and Manyung Gallery is thrilled to have the opportunity of exhibiting these. The contrast of having grown up in a small town in Spain surrounded by castles and medieval architecture to living in Australia for the past 10 years gives Alberto pause to reflect on how our urban surroundings shape us and what our place is within that context. He says, “My intention is simple: to alter our perception of the modern urban landscape. Very much like a graffiti artist would tag a train or a company would place a billboard with the latest i-gadget, I have manipulated and intervened with these photographs. AUGUST 2015 (45)
“As a result of this intervention, my characters are set free to teem and detach themselves from the restraints of the matterof-fact and indulge in a limbo, deluded parallel reality.’ Other artists involved in this exciting exhibition are Fred Colla, Craig Penny, John Santucci, Tanya Stubbles, Ben Howe, Ross Wilsmore, Ralf Kempken, Darren Doye and Gavin Brown. With sculpture by Robert Delves. Urban & Iconic at Manyung Gallery Friday August 7 – Sunday August 30 Open Monday 10am-3pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm A: 1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza P: 9787 2953 W: www.manyunggallery.com.au
URBAN AND ICONIC EXHIBITION This new group exhibition explores both Melbourne’s rich metropolitan history and present day living, showcasing a variety of artists’ styles and their introspective, visual extensions.
Opens Friday 7th August until Sunday 30th August FEATURING
Alberto Sanchez, Gillie and Marc Schattner, Fred Colla,
Ralf Kempken, David Hinchliffe, Darren Doye, Ben Howe, Lew Brennan, Ross Wilsmore, Charles Wilcox, Kirrily Anderson and James Pasakos.
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SUSAN ALBERTI Ball After her only child passed away from from diabetes-related complications, Mt Eliza’s Susan Alberti AO has dedicated her life to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. She is now one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, having donated millions of dollars to medical research and other charitable causes over the years. This year a historic milestone will be reached with the 30th annual Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation (SAMRF) Signature Ball which will be held on Saturday August 22 at Crown’s Palladium Room in Melbourne. Guests can not only look forward to a money-can’t-buy opportunity to mingle against the backdrop of a great night’s entertainment, hosted by Craig Willis, but also play their part in supporting Sue’s passion for supporting medical research. The 2015 Signature Ball black tie gala dinner will showcase world class talent including the Australian Ballet, musical director Chong Lim and his orchestra and Tina Arena. All proceeds from the 2015 Signature Ball will be donated to Australia’s leading medical research institutes; Baker Institute, St Vincent’s Institute for Medical Research and Walter & Eliza Hall. susanalbertifoundation.org.au
The 7th Annual Somers Winter Market will be held at Coolart Wetlands & Homestead on Lord Somers Road, Somers. The market aims to create an atmosphere where everyone can relax in a place where history and conservation meet. Explore the homestead, feast on delicious food, browse the handmade market stalls and enjoy great live entertainment. Plenty of fun for the kids. Event runs from 10am to 3pm on Saturday August 22, with entry by gold coin donation for Somers Pre-school. www.facebook.com/somerswintermarket or www.somerswintermarket.com.au
Inspired by Maria Callas’ famous 1971 visit to New York’s Juilliard School of Music, Master Class is an insightful look into the life of opera’s most beloved and controversial diva. See Callas prod and provoke her students in a searing, funny and touching depiction of a woman who knows what it takes to walk the high wire and the sacrifices required to attain the dream. Starring Maria Mercedes as Callas and featuring three exciting young opera talents, Master Class is showing at Frankston Arts Centre 8pm Thursday September 24 & 1pm Friday September 25. www.thefac.com.au
AUSTRALIA DAY Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Across the gulf of a century, Mozart and Stravinsky created distinctive music shaped and inspired by rich interrogations of classical forms. MSO Concertmaster Eoin Andersen leads two masterful works by Stravinsky set beside Mozart’s final Violin Concerto and his unmistakable melancholic Symphony No.40. See the show on Monday September 21 at Frankston Arts Centre (pre-show talk 7pm). www.thefac.com.au
The country town of Coriole is getting ready for Australia Day - a time to crack open a frothy, stick a snag on the barbie and celebrate. The committee is gearing up to put on the town’s biggest party - but with everyone wanting a piece of the party pie, it’s proving hard yakka to work out what an true blue Aussie celebration should look like. A hilarious comedy by satirist Jonathan Biggins. (Warning: Contains strong language and adult themes. Recommended 15+ years) Showing at 8pm on August 27 at Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston. www.thefac.com.au
DE NOVO - SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY This is dance that doesn’t play it safe. From the minds of three esteemed choreographers and through the exquisite dancers of Sydney Dance Company comes a trio of works that break new ground. Whether they’re mashing up pop culture or poking fun at the sacred cows of dance, these are pieces that throw caution to the wind. Showing on Saturday August 15, 8pm, at Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston. www.thefac.com.au
Frankston and South Eastern Wine Show 2015 Come down to the open amateur wine making competition organised by Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild, showcasing homemade wines from fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs and red/white grape wines. Competition categories to be judged include still, sparkling, fortified wines and liqueurs Sunday August 30 at The Briars Barn, Mount Martha. Visit http://www.fawg.org.au, email wineshow@fawg.org.au or phone 5975 5757
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Saturday 15 August, 8pm Witty, exhilarating, joyously physical dance: “10/10 – Sydney Dance Company has never looked stronger, sexier or more playful than in this thrilling triple bill.” Sun-Herald
Thursday 27 August, 8pm What does a fair-dinkum Aussie celebration really look like? A thoroughly modern ripper of a comedy written and directed by Jonathan Biggins.
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The Chocolate Factory performed by students of Frankston Heights Primary School; from 7pm at Frankston Arts Centre; www. thefac.com.au FRIDAY AUGUST 14 Sydney Dance Company Workshop for advanced contemporary dance students and dancers; 5pm-6.30pm; $15; Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre; tickets limited to 30 participants; 9784 1896. SATURDAY AUGUST 15 Sydney Dance Company present De Novo; witty, exhilarating, joyously physical dance; 8pm; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au
NOW UNTIL AUGUST 28 The Last Bohemian Open Studio Nights; draw, dance, play and sing from 6pm every Friday; FREE event; 1/16 Playne Street Frankston; www.thelastbohemian.com.au
SUNDAY AUGUST 16 Bumble Bee Baby + Childrens Markets, new, pre-loved and handmade merchandise at low prices; 9-12pm; Peninsula Community Theatre Crn Nepean Hwy and Wilsons Road, Mornington; www.thebumblebees.com.au
NOW UNTIL SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Storm In A Teacup at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; Dunns Rd Mornington; www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5 Open Morning at Toorak College; from 9am last tour 10am; call Catherine 9788 7234 or visit www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au FRIDAY AUGUST 7 TO SUNDAY AUGUST 30 Urban & Iconic at Manyung Gallery; 1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza; 9787 2953; manyunggallery.com.au
Portsea Hotel Wedding Expo, Every couple that attends has the chance to win their wedding at the Portsea Hotel! 11-3pm; Point Nepean Road, Portsea; 5984 2213 or www. portseahotel.com.au
SATURDAY AUGUST 22 Somers Winter Market, all proceeds to Somers Pre-School; 10-3pm; Lord Somers Road, Somers; gold coin donation; www. somerswintermarket.com.au
An Afternoon at the Proms by Frankston Music Society; music from the Nutcracker, Mary Poppins, Hansel and Gretel, Wizard of Oz; tickets $12-$25; Frankston Arts Centre; www. thefac.com.au
SUNDAY AUGUST 23 Loved It Markets, Pre-loved women’s fashion shopping event, over 60 indoor stalls at Peninsula Community Theatre, Cnr Nepean Hwy and Wilsons Road Mornington; $3 entry; 9:30-1:30pm; www.loveditmarket.com.au
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Johnny Cash The Concert, Celebrating 60 years of Johnny Cash magic; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060 or www.thefac.com.au
Mt Eliza Farmers Market, 9-1pm; Cnr Mt Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Rd; 0429 398 684 or www.mtelizafarmersmarket.com.au
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Red Hill Craft Markets, Celebrating 40 years; Recreation Reserve Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill; 8-1pm; parking $4; www.craftmarkets. com.au
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resilience; at Mornington Racecourse; 7am– 8:30am; profits to Luke Batty Foundation; contact Paul Roberts 0449 854 197.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Red Hill Spring Garden Festival; 9am-3pm; Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Arthurs Seat Rd; rhgs@rhgs.com.au or www.rhgs.com.au
THURSDAY AUGUST 27 Australia Day; hilarious modern comedy written and directed by Johnathan Biggins; 8pm; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Bumble Bee Baby + Childrens Markets, new, pre-loved and handmade merchandise at low prices; 9-12pm; Bonbeach Primary School; www.thebumblebees.com.au WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 WomenConnect Luncheon; guest speaker Sherene Hassan of the Islamic Museum Australia; Frankston Arts Centre; 9781 1422; www.frankstonbusinessnetwork.com.au FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Victorian Spring Garden & Lifestyle Show at Mornington Race Course; www. springgardenshow.com.au SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Mt Eliza Farmers Market, 9-1pm; Crn Mt Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Rd; 0429 398 684 or www.mtelizafarmersmarket.com.au FRIDAY OCTOBER 9 Bendigo Bank Ladies Golf Day Classic; Mornington Golf Club; bookings kimwalters2@ bendigoadelaide.com.au or 8790 7214.
Frankston Wine & Food Society Winter Lunch exploring Australia’s First Families of Wine; at Taggart’s Café, Best Western Frankston International; 12pm-2.30pm; $70 members/$90 guests; www.trybooking. com/133882 THURSDAY AUGUST 6 Cocktails for a Cause, raising money for victims of Nepal earthquakes; BMW Showroom, Mornington; 5.30-7.30pm, $45 pp; 0400 369 873. The Australian National Academy of Music Series at Beleura House & Garden; piano recital at 1.30pm followed by afternoon tea; $25-$30; 5975 2027 or info@beleura.org.au
FRIDAY AUGUST 7 The Beggers Sing The Seekers; 10.30am at Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $17-$20; www. thefac.com.au Hot August Night & Me, and other Neil Diamond classics; 8pm; Frankston Arts Centre; www.thefac.com.au Music on the Hill (MOTH) featuring Shane Nicholson, The Weeping Willows and Trudi & The Saturday Cowboys; 7.30pm; www. musiconthehill.com.au TUESDAY AUGUST 11 Peninsula Business Network breakfast featuring Rosie Batty speaking on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Faulty Towers the Dining Experience at Brooklands of Mornington; www. brooklandsofmornington.com.au FRIDAY AUGUST 21 Stargazing World Record Attempt; The Briars, Mt Martha; find ‘Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society – MPAS’ on Facebook. Mornington Peninsula Push Start Battle of the Bands; presented by Impakt Freeza, see local youth bands battle it out; Peninsula Community Theatre; www.facebook.com/ impaktfreeza
FRIDAY AUGUST 28 This is Burlesque; 7:30pm for 8:30 start; Grand Hotel Mornington, 5975 2001 or www. ticketbo.com.au/thisisburlesque
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA HEARING Do you find yourself turning the TV up louder these days?
This month we showcase the delightful southern peninsula village of Rye. With its captivating views across Port Phillip Bay Rye boasts one of the peninsula’s best beaches. There are a bevy of eclectic businesses, fabulous eateries and services to explore, many are featured on the following pages. You will find friendly, honest service and plenty of parking. It is well worth the short drive to engage with the community spirit in Rye.
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Are you struggling to hear the giggles of your grandkids? Then make an appointment at Mornington Peninsula Hearing and bring the sound back into your life! Caroline Ling, audiologist, has over 15 years of experience and considers herself very lucky to have such a rewarding career. “People with a hearing impairment can find themselves becoming increasingly isolated from the world and may even stop attending social activities because they cannot join in. “Hearing aids can make an enormous difference to their quality of life,” she says. Some of the testimonials of Caroline’s clients include: “The personalised service at MPH was wonderful and the result from my new aid has exceeded my expectations. My sincere thanks Caroline.” - G Thomas, 56
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“For the past couple of years, even with my hearing aids, I have had the volume of the TV up to maximum. Caroline, at MPH, suggested I try a TV adaptor. I wear it around my neck and it connects the TV to my hearing aids. Just brilliant!” – J Love, 76 Mornington Peninsula Hearing is your locally owned and operated hearing clinic. Check out their new website at www. mphearing.com.au or call them on 5985 1889. Mornington Peninsula Hearing A: 4 Ozone St Rye P: 5985 1889 W: mphearing.com.au
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Synonymous with good old-fashioned friendly service and values, The Rye Hotel is truly deserving of its great reputation and is so much more than just a hotel.
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The Rye Hotel Everything under one roof Relax over a drink at the constantly buzzing Main Sail Bar or enjoy the spacious family-friendly bistro café area to browse through a menu of contemporary Australian pub fare bursting with flavours. Seasonal menus, daily specials and pub classics such as chicken parmigiana served with crunchy chips, as well as beer battered flake, are popular with the locals, as are seafood mains like crispy
New Rye Beach Business Association is here A ‘dynamic, young and outgoing’ committee has been formed to focus on the commercial interests of the Rye Beach area. The Rye Beach Business Association was initiated by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in order to promote the Rye township. As president Peter Houghton explains, the township is “basically on the side of a main thoroughfare, which means it doesn’t always lend itself to being a comfortable and convenient town precinct.” Mr Houghton says that the “main focus is the identity of Rye – giving people a reason to visit Rye, and to shop, and to contribute… to give people a reason to visit in the off season.”
The association is currently working on a number of projects, including an all ages music festival, the establishment of CCTV cameras on shop fronts along Point Nepean Road (to promote safety and security), and talks with VicRoads regarding traffic movement and foreshore plans. The initiative is still in its formative stages, and locals from the whole Rye precinct are invited to share what they’d like to see happen in Rye from a commercial point of view. At the very least, the association exists to facilitate communication and discussion between stakeholders and to act as a point of reference for the vicinity. For more info, contact Peter Houghton at the Rye Hotel on 5985 2277.
skin Atlantic salmon with orange soy reduction. The Rye Hotel also offers a special children’s menu and discounts for seniors. Accommodation comprises of 30 luxury, multi-award winning contemporary suites with an outdoor heating swimming pool and spa and conference facilities. The entertainment venue includes two function rooms for any occasion (both with bay views), indoor children’s playground and Thirsty Camel drive-through bottleshop. With stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and everything under one roof, The Rye Hotel is the perfect place to relax and enjoy all that Rye has to offer. The Rye Hotel A: 2415 Point Nepean Rd, Rye P: 5985 2277 W: ryehotel.com.au
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THE BOAT HOUSE GYM Staying focused in winter is often a challenge for even the most dedicated gym-goer. Summer, however is not that far away and, as members of the Boat House Gym know, a summer body is not made overnight! Rosa Morris, owner of the Boat House Gym, believes that staying fit and healthy needs to be a part of your everyday lifestyle. “Hitting the beach in summer feeling confidant and looking great is something we all want, but a consistent, focused effort all year round will benefit you in so many more ways,” Rosa says. The Boat House Gym has earned itself a reputation as Mornington Peninsula’s premium health and fitness club due to its state-of-the-art equipment, range of classes on offer and unique environment. The gym also offers excellent additional services to help its members, including the popular ‘Six Week Weight Loss Challenge’, personal training and the all-new ‘Body Project’. Fitness guru Craig Harper praises the gym as being ‘by far the best on the peninsula’. “It’s such a great place to workout with everything you need, comparable to any other gym I’ve been to.”
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Sign up to the Boat House Gym today and pay only $14.95 per week including gym and classes. Don’t put it off for another minute - or face another summer hiding behind your towel! Be one of the first 10 to join and get a FREE Body Scan valued at $40. Visit www.theboathousestudiogym.com.au or call 0439 356 299 for more information. The Boat House Gym Open 7 Days a week A: 30 Recreation Rd, Rye E: theboathousestudiogym@y7mail.com P: Rosa on 0439 356 299
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The name ‘aokii’ originated from owner Wendy’s fascination with ‘The Bonsai Tree’ and the country of their origin, Japan. The word is spoken With a passion for growing local business ‘Ay Oh Kee’ which means, ‘green tree – free on the Mornington Peninsula, Kiodo Design spirit.’ & Marketing is taking its position as the The range of products that Wendy has sourced reflects leading agency doing exactly that! her love for the natural beauty of our stunning Australian coastline and also the many colorful and culturally different countries she has travelled through. She has a keen eye and passion for creating a very aesthetically pleasing environment for you to enjoy aokii has a vast collection of stylish and very affordable gifts. You are welcome to come in and browse and enjoy all that aokii has to offer, including a large variety of lamps, books, gift cards, ecoya and peppermint grove candles, furniture, soft furnishings, baby, and ladies fashion. The team at aokii want to make your shopping experience both enjoyable and memorable. aokii 2263 Pt Nepean Rd, Rye A: 5986 2454 W: aokiihome.com Follow aokii on FB and instagram
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With a growing list of clients, this creative and passionate small business is helping other business owners to realise their potential. Owner of Kiodo Design & Marketing, Natalee Chiodo, recognised a need for high quality, affordable services for small to medium business owners on the peninsula. “Local business owners are often so busy that the marketing of their business suffers. “Without the proper skills and experience, marketing efforts can sometimes damage a brand or waste valuable funds.” Natalee has over 15 years of marketing and design experience and a real passion for working with local businesses. Her agency offers a broad range of services including logo
and brochure design, brand development, websites, social media management and more. This month Kiodo Design & Marketing are offering a FREE 5-Point Marketing Consultation where they will recommend marketing strategy to take your business to the next level. Visit their website www.kiododesignmarketing.com.au or call 0425 782 927 seven days a week to book. Kiodo Design & Marketing P: 0425 782 927 W: www.kiododesignmarketing.com.au E: natalee@kiododesignmarketing.com.au
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Style, Service and Spectacles
If you’re in need of new specs, it makes sense to go to the longest-running eyewear store on the peninsula.
After 25 years in the business, Dean and the team at Nepean Optical continue to offer on-trend, affordable eyewear options. The Rye store stocks the latest in fashion eyewear from designers all over the world, including the new collections from ultra-hip ‘l.a Eyeworks’, as well as Australian designers Jono Hennessy, Paul Taylor and Bok. The staff comprises the always helpful Dean and Allison, as well as style experts Kim and Jeanie and optometrist Michael Mether, who performs eye examinations using digital retinal imaging. Get down to Nepean Optical now to take advantage of a free one-month contact lenses trial and a free lens cleaner (conditions apply). Nepean Optical A: 2277 Point Nepean Road Rye P: 5985 7233 W: nepeanoptical.com.au
Little Shop of Shoes & Accessories “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world,” said Marilyn Monroe. Shoes can transform a person’s body language, attitude and emotions. They can make someone feel confident, taller, sexy. They can dress an outfit up or down. The power of the shoe is celebrated at popular Rye boutique Little Shop of Shoes & Accessories. They’ve got sophisticated long boots, funky short boots, stylish heels and cute sandals. But, so much more than a shoe shop, they also stock gorgeous fashions, handbags, hats and cosmetics. Everything you need for an entire outfit
under one roof, especially with spring racing season coming up. And now is the best time to visit Little Shop of Shoes & Accessories because they are having a massive storewide sale with up to 50% off EVERYTHING (excluding new arrivals) while stocks last. So get in quick. After all, a girl can never have too many shoes. Just ask Carrie Bradshaw. Little Shop of Shoes & Accessories A: 2363 Point Nepean Road, Rye P: 5985 8156 F: Find ‘Little Shop of Shoes’ on Facebook
Casa Mondo
Tucked away down Hunt Avenue is this little hidden treasure. The minute you enter, there’s a sense of being surrounded by gifts and homewares that are different, unusual and quirky.
In the kid’s corner you’ll find the cutest range of dolls, soft toys, wooden puzzles, locally handmade vintage lamps and wooden toys. Incredible one-off art works, beautiful greeting cards, recycled timber serving boards, gorgeous dog collars and leads and pure vegan soaps are all made by talented locals.
There’s an eclectic mix of ladies fashion, accessories and Rockwear fitness apparel. Casa Mondo is rustic, homely, colourful and their own hand-poured pure soy wax candles always smell amazing. The recently launched BestMan Candles, created especially for men, are proving a very popular gift for the discerning male candle lover! Be sure to allow plenty of time for a good look around. Casa Mondo A: 2283a Point Nepean Rd (on Hunt Avenue), Rye P: 5985 8755
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Stunning shoes, quality women’s clothing, gorgeous handbags & amazing accessories. 2363 Pt Nepean Rd Rye, (03) 5985 8156 LIKE us on Facebook page to see the latest releases, fashion tips and more.
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“In the rush of a day it is the small things that make it worthwhile. A nice beer, good food, a smile, a pleasant environment.” Welcome to Wunderbar. Established in July 2011, Kati and Jon have created this unique, friendly modern European and German-inspired restaurant. This small but enchanting establishment has since received quite a list of accolades, including Best European Restaurant in Victoria 2014. With its amazing décor, the venue transports you to any one of the European regions that have inspired Wunderbar’s menu of the highest quality homestyle dishes. Kati and Jon aim to give their guests insight into the diverse styles of food from throughout modern and traditional Europe, including the many variations Kati grew up with in East Germany. Wunderbar has a well stocked bar with an assortment of European beverages, a cosy fireplace for winter, bi-fold windows overlooking the bay and a beer garden that is perfect for summer. Wunderbar A: 2409 Pt Nepean Road, Rye P: 5985 9187 W: wunderbar-rye.com.au
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Hvezda Hair & Beauty has a diverse team of professionals who each have extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of hairdressing and beauty services.
“We are committed to ongoing training and education to keep our team up-to-date with a fresh, artistic approach to innovative colour placement and techniques,” says international hair stylist Heidi Novotny. Hvezda is an Aveda exclusive salon, a product range made from natural plantbased ingredients that are gentle on the skin and kind to the environment. “This year two of our team members will be heading to Minneapolis in the US to be inspired by the latest treads hitting the catwalk,” Heidi says. “Meanwhile the rest of our team will continue to be inspired by some of Aveda’s top artistic directors and educators from around the globe (from Europe to America) specialising in hair and beauty here in Melbourne.” Hvezda offers an extensive range of Aveda beauty therapies and skincare, plus a
variety of complimentary rituals including a sensory journey, hand rituals and makeup touch-ups, which creates a sense of calm and wellness in their guests. That is, after all, what the beauty industry is all about. Hvezda Hair & Beauty A: Shop 2/5 Napier Street, Rye P: 5985 2111
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LIONS GIVE SCOUTS A HAND
The Frankston Lions Club has come to the rescue of the Baden Powell Scout Group, helping them fund a new motor and prop guard for their inflatable rescue boat.
The Lions Club’s generous donation meant that the scouting group was able to run their water actives programs earlier this year, secure in the knowledge that if any learner sailors or kayakers needed rescuing, they could successfully and safely reach and rescue their members. Ron Chidgey, president of the Lions Club Frankston, said the Lions were always pleased to help local youth through the scouting movement. “We have had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the Baden Powell Park Scouting Group that includes helping with the renovation of their beach hall and the sale of Lions Christmas cakes by the scouts at Christmas.” Lions Clubs across Australia focus on giving back to their communities and support such varied causes from medical research, people with disabilities, emergency relief and leadership development. The Baden Powell Park Scouts Group is a large and active scouting group operating from two halls and offering a broad range of outdoor activities for local
youth. Thanks in part to the Lions Club, the beach hall is able to offer a wide variety of water activities including, sailing, kayaking and canoeing.
BABE FOR STINA
Well known from her long term role at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Stina Haug and husband Jay are currently in Norway celebrating the birth of baby Marius in late April. Certainly looks warmer there than here!
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Fast-track to 2015 and Mt Eliza Soccer Club has developed into a fully-fledged football association with 330 memberships, 27 teams (each with their own volunteer coach and team manager), committee members, canteen ladies and the unwavering support of the Mt Eliza community. The under 13s were the Metro South Champions and Metro Finals Runners Up in the Football Federation Victoria competition last year! Mt Eliza Soccer Club Secretary Mercil explains. “Our club is all about having fun while developing ball skills and teamwork capabilities. “Constant support from local businesses [McEwing Partners Real Estate, Healthy Smiles and Mornington Auto are key sponsors] means we can continue to grow.” The Mt Eliza Soccer Club’s season begins late January/early February and runs through to early October. The season is capped off with the annual Mt Eliza Cup with invited clubs. There are training sessions four nights per week at either Howard Parker Reserve in Canadian Bay Road or Mt Eliza Secondary College and games are played on Saturdays/ Sundays. The club competes in both the Bayside and the FFV Leagues.
For the little ones (the under 6s), it’s all about having a ball. Club president Peter McLoughlin’s main focus is to give children the opportunity to play a sport and develop community relationships. Email mesc.secretary@gmail.com to become part of the team. Mt Eliza Soccer Club, Howard Parker Reserve, Mt Eliza www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au www.facebook.com/MtElizaSoccerClub
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“Miss Velvet has a new home...”
Over the past 4 1/2 years my team of stylists and I have been honored & thrilled to style so many women on the Mornington Peninsula @ 28 Wells St Frankston. We now have a new 'styling home'. @ shop 5 / 19 Wells St Frankston (Just across the road from our original
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Our custom designed concept store, has been created for you to enjoy, relax and be styled in. It is a more intimate environment with a hint of charming ‘Vintage Glam’. We look forward to styling you soon. Stylish Regards Beckie & The Miss Velvet Team xoxox
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Urban Cowgirl Urban Stripe T $119, LTB Jeans $170, Felmini leather & aluminium laminated sneaker $189 Hunter & Minx 44 Ranelagh Drive, MARCH 2015 (41) Mount Eliza P: 9787 8227 www.hunterminx.com.au
R. M. Williams Boots $475
Camerons Town & Country Menswear 199 Main Street Mornington P: 5975 7255
Clothes by Caterpillar: Puffer vest $99.95, Slim Straight jeans $99.95, Check flannel shirt $59.95 Gravity Streetwear 187 Main St, Mornington P: 5976 4681
Gravity Streetwear Nunawading www.mpmag.com.au 55 9 Brandsmart S/C 288 Whitehorse Rd, P: 9877 3779
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CUPPA FOR A CAUSE Mornington Peninsula business women who gathered to have ‘a cuppa for cancer’ have raised $2347 for their cause. @beauandarrowlifestyle Facebook/beauandarrowlifestyle
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offers vital counselling and support services. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is held nationally in May and is an opportunity for friends, family or workmates to come together, share a cuppa and some delicious food, and help those affected by cancer. “The day is as much about each supporting each other in our community as it is about supporting the Cancer Council,” said event organiser Jo Violeta, moderator of the Facebook community Mornington Peninsula
Business Women. “At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you are a successful business woman, a working mum juggling part time work or someone who keeps things tickling along in your family – if you are touched by cancer you need all the help you can get”. Ms Violeta thanked the “many generous local businesses that donated their time and expertise to the charity day.” Photos by Jess of JKM Photography.
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FOR YOU Mornington-based business Style on Empire has recently taken over Expressions in Hair, which has been in the mall (near Main Sail Café) for over 25 years.
Champagne flows at the opening of Beau & Arrow in Dromana
Tony has recently retired, leaving the salon to Lauren Donnellan, a young and experienced hairdresser of the peninsula. “We would like to thank Tony’s and our clients for their support and loyalty throughout the transformation to such an amazing salon in a great location,” Lauren says. “Both Georgia and I have years of experience working in the top salons on the peninsula, offering high quality services for affordable prices. “Come in for a complimentary consultation so we can create a personalised style just for you”. Services include keratin colour, GKMBJ permanent smoothing, Gadiva and Amore hair extensions, wedding and formal
SAPPHIRE BLUE Still here and even more gorgeous!
After spending 10 years down the Esplanade end of Main Street, Sapphire Blue Fashion has moved! They have relocated to a lovely refurbished boutique still on Mornington’s popular Main Street. “We have been servicing customers for 10 years now, so we must be doing something right,” says Deb. Loyal customers and those who haven’t visited the store are urged to check out their new abode.
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“Come in and meet us and we promise you will love our new store,” Deb and Lynne exclaim.
hairstyling, cut and styling, treatments and now Olaplex is also available for only $60. Style on Empire uses Kevin Murphy products. Being sulphate and paraben free, the manufacturer strongly prides itself on being ‘cruelty free’, becoming PETA approved while also using the best natural and botanical ingredients to help nourish and repair the hair. Drop in for a free sample and try it for yourself. Style on Empire A: Shop 14, Empire Mall 84 Main Street P: 5975 8588 F: www.facebook.com/styleonempire
Mention this advertisement and receive a discount and a loyalty card for purchases in store.
Sapphire Blue Fashion is a gorgeous boutique specialising in unique women’s fashion and accessories to suit every occasion, at extremely affordable prices. “We pride ourselves in our ability to offer fashion for all ages, shapes and sizes and the accessories to complete an entire outfit!” Sapphire Blue is proud to have supported local businesses throughout their refurbishment, using local tradesman and shop fittings produced locally.
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Book Launch: Trim & Tone with Tania The Peninsula Book Launch for Tania Zaetta’s Trim & Tone with Tania was held on Wednesday June 10 at Wunderbar in Rye. It was an intimate event in which Tania could introduce the book to the local community before setting off on her national book tour. Guests were treated to complimentary champagne, delicious hors d’ouvres and door prize pamper packs.
The book is the culmination of wellness wisdom accrued by Tania throughout her years as a television identity, Bollywood star and pilates instructor, and advocates a gentle, sustainable approach to health and fitness. Trim & Tone with Tania (New Holland Publishers) is available at all leading book stores, Target and online at www.tania. com.au, including information about Tania’s Barre Pilates Classes in Rye www.tania. com.au
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Say Goodbye to Psoriasis & Eczema! Itchy and flaky skin conditions will be a thing of the past when you let the team at Tirant Good Skin Clinic in Frankston take care of you. Their practitioners customise treatment plans that will successfully provide patients with long-term remission from all types and severity of skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. Tirant Good Skin Clinic has helped hundreds of thousands of patients across Melbourne and around the world achieve outstanding results through clinically tested complementary dermatological treatments. So you can look good and feel better. Dr. Michael Tirant Ph.D., is an internationally recognised leader in complementary dermatology and has over 30 years’ experience in medical scientific research and clinical practice.
He began to research psoriasis, concentrating not only on the initial precipitating factors but also in identification of the ongoing triggers that exacerbate the condition. Dr. Tirant has conducted years of research in identifying triggers, such as diet, lifestyle and chemicals that can exacerbate these conditions.
The ‘standard’ approach to treating skin conditions addresses the outward, visible symptoms.
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However, in many cases this does not address the underlying triggers and patients get caught up in a vicious cycle of flare-ups and treatment that never seems to end. Tirant Good Skin Clinic customises and offers treatment plans specifically tailored for each and every patient using complementary dermatology principles and Dr. Tirant’s ‘Treatment Protocols’.
“Results of trials show that the treatment protocols are very effective in the treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis with a 90% success rate,” stated Prof. František Novotný MD, Ph.D., Prague, after a yearlong attestation study on the effectiveness and safety of the Dr. Michaels treatment protocols. Dr. Tirant privately operates two Tirant Good Skin Clinics, in Frankston and Melbourne. Like Dr. Tirant himself, the Tirant Good Skin Clinic’s friendly and highly trained practitioners are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for patients. Make an appointment today - because
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Stressed out? Let Amicus fix you! Have you had a tough day at work? Facing the end of a long, hard week? Feeling the aches and pains of stress? Well this month, let Amicus Hair & Beauty take the worry away when you book in for a 60 minute Stress-Fix massage and 30 minute relaxing, customised facial. Let yourself be rejuvenated and re-energised by the power of natural, plant based products with clinically proven stress-reducing properties that embody AVEDA’s new Stress-Fix range. Mornington-based business Amicus is dedicated to using top-of-the-range natural plant derived products and this is why they stock a full range of AVEDA skincare. The Stress-Fix aroma range has been created to help you better handle stress, your way, simply by breathing in its soothing fragrance. Boasting certified organic lavender from the French Alps, lavandin and clary sage essence, along with flower and plant oils, this exclusive, stress-relieving scent combines the science of aromaology with the power of pure essential oils. Throughout the month of August, Amicus is inviting you to relieve your stresses with a 60
minute Stress-Fix massage and a free 30 minute customised AVEDA facial for $120. A combination of Swedish deep tissue massage, acupressure and foot relexology this incredible treatment is sure to take the stress out of your hectic lifestyle. You are also welcome to pop into Amicus and get your hands on the AVEDA Stress-Fix product range today, which includes cleansing oils, body crèmes and lotions and stress-fix composition oil, available to purchase, take home and use at your convenience. More than just leaving you feeling relaxed and wanting to drift off to sleep, the power of AVEDA’s Stress-Fix rituals will have you feeling refreshed, re-energised and ready to take on the world.
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They can treat acne, clogging, pigmentation, scarring and rosacea, in addition to IPL hair removal and IPL skin rejuvenation services. In addition to Sue’s 34 years’ experience in this field, Adelle has worked with a leading doctor specialising in IPL treatments and acne treatments before joining Sue two years ago. Are you using the wrong products, too many products or the wrong ingredients? And do you know the difference? Education and the correct ingredients, along with treatments that work, will show you results. No hype, just honest, commonsense results. Did you know that, according to information presented in the US recently on scientifically validated skincare offering the correct delivery systems, those with ingredients being Retinol (Vit A), Vit C, microbal peptides and growth factors
appeared to offer the best results in skin conditions? “It is important to keep up with your study,” explains Sue. “It is not good quoting from an advertising paper if it is not backed by scientific research studies in reputable universities and hospitals.” There are many differing Vitamin C products on the market, ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbyl tetraisophalmitate have better penetration. Your skin technician must know these things so you pay for results and not just hype. Now let’s discuss your new skin through IPL REJUVENTAION for face, hands and décolletage. IPL skin rejuvention removes sun damage, general pigment and redness and uneven skin colour - winter is the time to have these treatments. Book a consultation on 9787 7475, ask for Sue or Adelle, and they will help you make the changes to your skin your deserve.
Mt. Eliza Beauty Therapy has launched their ‘BT Cocktail’ treatment – winner of the Aestheticians Choice Award for 2015 in the USA for its exceptional ability to hydrate, promote cell renewal and protect cells from environmental and free radical damage. The award–winning cocktail of ingredients include the powerful ergothioneine antioxidant which assists in protecting skin cells against solar radiation, plus active peptides, which work to enhance structural support to the cells for a healthier, firmer complexion. Those lucky enough to experience BT Cocktail can enjoy a noticeable reduction in fine lines and pore size, as well as significant improvements to skin elasticity, texture and overall radiance. Get your hands on this award-winning anti-ageing skincare today! Phone 9787 7475 for an appointment.
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DURING SPRING RACING CARNIVAL & SUMMER When you work in any industry, you start to notice different peaks and troughs in demand and some of these trends are quite obvious at different points in the year. Spring is one of those times. Having worked in the plastic surgery industry now for over 20 years, I see a huge influx of patients once the spring fashions arrive in the stores. I assume that when the clothes get lighter in both colour and fabric, that we start to think about our bodies and the little issues that bother us. A lot of people start diet and exercise regimens, while others decide to embark on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that they have been considering for a long time. Kas, our experienced injector nurse also says that the Spring Racing Carnival season peaks demand in her skin care and injectables practice so that we are glowing and looking great for those special racing days. Even though we are busy during the rest of the calendar year, we are particularly occupied at these noticeable peak times. For example, school holidays and the
Christmas periods are always very popular for surgical procedures, and we ensure extra operating and consulting time to accommodate our patients. Our infusions and product range called SKIN by RPS is an excellent preparation for the summer months. You should always wear a good quality sunscreen, not only on your face, but on all exposed areas. Injectable wrinkle erasers and dermal fillers are a great way to hide those unwanted blemishes and Kas our injector nurse, works with a wide repertoire of products and techniques to give you an individual, natural result. Tracey and I are always available to provide complimentary consultations concerning cosmetic plastic surgery. Once you have some information you may wish to meet with Dr Brown, who charges a consultation fee. In a recent exciting move, we have commenced consulting on the third floor
of Frankston Private Hospital, which offers modern facilities in beautiful surroundings. Dr Brown continues to operate at Beleura Private for those patients who find it more convenient than St John of God Hospital in Berwick. For information on any of our services or to make an appointment, please call our rooms on 03 8768 5000
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Local business owner Melanie Robinson held a Biggest Morning Tea in her Off the Kuff clothing factory in Mornington, where she invited a number of guests to come have a cuppa and delicious treats to raise money and awareness for the Cancer Council.
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TIM BROWN PLASTIC SURGEON Why go to the CBD when you can get Plastic Surgery on the Peninsula? With over 20 years experience in the industry, Mr Brown has been operating out of the Peninsula for 10 years.
Breast Augmentation Face Lift Neck lift Brow lift Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Breast Reduction Eyelid reduction (Blepharoplasty) PREPARING YOURSELF FOR A FACE LIFT Mr. Brown likes your skin to be in peak condition for your facial procedures,so he might suggest PDT (photo dynamic therapy)or infusion treatments prior to your surgery. SKIN by RPS is Mr Tim Browns own skin care line. It transforms the skin through feeding and stimulating the dermis (inner skin layer) whereas other skin care lines inflict unnecessary trauma and inflammation to the skin. For a brochure on all our products please phone our rooms or email us directly at info@timbrown.com.au
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Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to Mornington Peninsula Magazine. For more info go to seeingwithstars.net or ph: 0411 2555 77
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Aries
Down tools if you can and go out and play. This is your month to get the creative juices flowing by relaxing. This could mean sitting in nature and breathing in the fresh air or picking up paintbrushes and splashing colour. Watch the children around you and copy them.
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Home and hearth are the focal points this month. You can take pleasure from fixing, decorating and fine-tuning your living quarters, and from the company of loving family members. It is the small things that comfort you. If your household irritates you, then maybe it is time for a change.
Gemini This month you get to do what you do best – connect with your network of family, friends and colleagues. Neighbourhood politics may be playing on your mind and so an avenue of escape is required. It is time to dream, and then communicate your vision far and wide. Cancer
Money matters are on your mind this month. It is time to reassess your earnings and budget. Are you focusing on matters that boost your self-esteem and finances or are you distracted by activities that do not boost the coffers? August is the time to focus on practicalities.
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The start of August sees you in the limelight. What are you going to do with your time in the sun? The choice is yours. This is your chance for self-improvement and enjoyment. By the middle of August you are likely to be focused on more practical matters. A little more groundwork is needed before you are able to truly shine. Two positive planets – Venus and Jupiter – are moving into your Zodiac Sign heralding good fortune. You have a few loose ends to tie up before rewards come your way. Your social calendar is full this month. This is likely to be because you are looking after other people. This is something you do as second nature. August sees you cooking, cleaning, washing and generally pacifying your loved ones. The trick is to also look after yourself.
Scorpio
Your professional life takes centre stage during August. It is time to apply yourself to career matters. Meaning, purpose and destiny may all be helpful matters to dwell on. Your life could change direction if so you desire. Otherwise try to see the big picture and aim high.
You can take aim and achieve your target this month. Archers love to aspire for big things. Right now you can aspire and achieve. You may also inspire others with your plans. You are unlikely to sweat the details. This is your time to pursue the big picture. Your social life may take back stage this month as you assess where you invest your time and energy. You are ready to make changes. Seasons come and seasons go. Right now you are enjoying a change of seasons in your life.
Partnerships play a prominent role in your life during August. This could be your nearest and dearest, or it could be a business associate or contract. It is time for you to pay attention to your liaisons rather than ignore them. Enjoy the unions that are fruitful.
Pisces
You take your car in for a service on a regular basis. Now it is time to do the same thing for yourself. Your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health are all due for a checkup. If you are feeling out of sorts then it is time to get back on track. Be gentle on yourself right now.
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HUMAN MACHINE The new book by local GP Dr Tony Marshal A practical new book written by Frankston GP Dr Tony Marshal aims to give people a basic understanding of how the human body works and its common ailments. Written in layman’s terms, Human Machine is a handy condensation of a six year medical school course tailored to the everyday person for consultation on daily health issues. With 25 years’ experience in his field, Dr Marshal, of Playne Street Mediclinic, is a regular columnist for some of the most widely read medical magazines, including Australian Doctor and Medical Observer. He says he decided to write Human Machine after finding there was a lack of basic health literacy among the general population. Dr Marshal says that although owner’s manuals are provided for all types of
appliances, gadgets, and even mobile phones, there is still no ‘owner’s manual’ for the complex machine that is the human body. “The reality is that people often go their whole lives without ever having read a basic book about their body. “This manual was an opportunity for me to fill this gap and help to educate people about how the human body works.” The book begins with a simple description of a cell and covers the basics of anatomy, physiology and pathology, illustrating the components of all the systems that make up the human body. The book includes some of the most common diseases that each organ or system can suffer, for example hypertension, asthma, stroke and diabetes and also focuses on general health issues, such as obesity, sleep disturbances, travel medicine and first aid.
There is also a useful compendium of addresses and telephone numbers of local and national organisations in the Australian health system. Human Machine is on sale now at Bookpal, Amazon.com and other leading booksellers. You can also pick up a copy at the Playne Street Mediclinic.
HAPPY 10 YEARS FOR HOT SPRINGS
MATT ELLIOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Peninsula Hot Springs celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Sunday June 28. To mark the milestone, the venue hosted a private event on the Saturday night, where 500 guests were invited to eat, drink and bathe and enjoy some fabulous entertainment and fireworks.
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‘Let’s talk about organ donation’ Local family’s plea to the community
Running around in his superhero cape and boasting about his upcoming ‘spooky dress-up’ birthday party, Jagger Fangmeier seems like your regular four-year-old boy. However, Jagger’s appearance of health is misleading, as the petite blonde boy with the rosy cheeks suffers from a rare condition called autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), which affects one in 20,000 children worldwide. The vast majority of children with Jagger’s condition will progress to kidney failure in the first five years of life, requiring a transplant or dialysis until a suitable donor is found. There is also a significant risk of liver failure, requiring a liver transplant and medical intervention for the rest of his life. This is the reality Jagger’s mum, Amelia, and his 11-year-old sister, Savannah, live with every day. “When you have a child that is sick, you can never relax,” says Amelia. Jagger is in and out of hospital, he is tired all the time and
constantly suffering liver infections and UTIs, so the knockon effect really takes a toll. But, despite his young age, Jagger knows he will one day need an organ transplant and Amelia strongly believes this is a conversation every Australian family should have with their children, regardless of their health. “It’s important that we have the conversation (about organ donation) and it’s the younger generation we need to target.” Amelia says people can become uncomfortable talking about organ donation because potential donors typically have to die in a sudden or traumatic way. But with DonateLife Week coming up on August 2-9, now is a good time to for families to raise the issue and discuss their wishes with loved ones. DonateLife Week is the national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation in Australia, with people being urged to register on the Australian Organ Donor Register and to share that decision with their family. Savannah is doing her own part to raise awareness of organ donation by coordinating a ‘Holding Hands’ art project and sausage sizzle at her school.
Each student at Rye Primary School will dress in pink on August 4 and paint/design their own life-size paper person cutout. The figures will then be stuck together to give the impression they are holding hands. Savannah has been approaching local businesses for support and even did a presentation for her grade 6 class to educate them about organ donation. She says her efforts are just one way of showing her little brother how much he means to her. To learn more, visit donatelife.gov.au
CLOTHING TO BOOST SELF ESTEEM
It is amazing what a makeover can do for a woman’s confidence and self esteem.
Especially somebody who has perhaps never been able to treat herself to new clothing and cosmetics before. Clothes4U is a unique boutique in Rosebud helping disadvantaged peninsula women and girls look and feel better. The service was started two years ago by retired solicitor Veronica Whittaker in a spare room of a house, then a garage and now, finally, a proper shopfront, which was officially opened recently by Australian of the Year Rosie Batty. “I saw a need for giving disadvantaged women everyday clothes to help with their self esteem and confidence,” Veronica explains. She says while there are plenty of support services for people suffering addiction, mental health issues and homelessness, this was more about helping women in need feel safe, pampered and special. Women aged anywhere between 16 and 70 have utilised the service, which carries a variety of clothing styles and sizes. Clothes4U is run by a team of 35 volunteers,
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who act as personal stylists to the women that come in to the store. “We pamper them, make them feel really special,” Veronica explains. The women are asked what they need clothing for, whether it be going to court, obtaining a rental property, a job interview or even a funeral. Clients are women on a benefit who have been referred by other services, including St Vinnies, The Salvation Army, Good Shepherd
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or employment agencies. “We work with homeless youth from Mornington, women who have been emotionally, physically or sexually abused, women with mental illnesses, parolees,” Veronica says. Clothes4U also provides makeup and toiletries, including shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and deodorant. All items have been donated by the volunteers, friends, local businesses and
wholesalers. “Every Tuesday a Salvation Army bus comes from Hastings with four or five women and we dress them. “It’s a real treat for them. “We want them to feel safe and pampered, even if it’s just while they are here.” Often the women cry because they have never seen themselves in new clothes. “Everyone sees a difference between when the women come in and when they leave,” Veronica says. The team at Clothes4U are always looking for quality clothing, but sometimes the goods they receive are not suitable for the boutique. These items are given back to people in need through SecondBite, who does a weekly food distribution in Rosebud. “We wouldn’t give anything to a client we wouldn’t put on ourselves.” Veronica says 100 per cent of the money raised for Clothes4U goes back into the service. “People who utilise the service will be given great community service, respect and no judgement.”
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August Must Haves the latest beautiful items in peninsula stores
to have your wares featured call Edna or Julie on 9708 8222
Upholstered bedheads from The Cullin Design, Mt Eliza. Prices starting from $600 thecullingdesign.com.au T 0438 786 120
Retro is back! Wood effect unisex frame by Matrix from Vince La Rocca Eyecare 34 Wells Street, Frankston www.vincelarocca.com.au
Crochet pot holder with cactus plant $39 Instore or www.jardinerie.com.au Jardinerie, Down the Laneway, 200 Main Street, Mornington
New tableware Shipment just arrived packed full of amazing shapes & glazes. Come and have a look! Made In Japan 30 Watt Rd, Mornington T 5976 3464 M 0418 335 445
Spice up winter with these must have boots from Neo Spain for $269.90 from Ruby Finch 12/3050 Frankston Flinders Road, Balnarring Village T 5931 3843
Cupcake Vintage Mixer Clock plus many fun designs Ideas by the Bay 34 Main Street, Mornington T 5977 0708
Sasak Design Selling lifestyle furniture and homewares online. New stock arrived. T 0410 398 933
Go bananas on theses coconut urns Hop into Bullfrogs Bali/STK Imports. 3/1 Watt Rd, Mornington T 0400 025 828
Each Himalayan salt lamp is unique - you will never find any two exactly the same- making them a charming gift idea. Forever Exotic 1/53 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield. Zoey 0433 042 263 Jan 0413 742 939 www.foreverexotic.com.au
Sassy statement pieces for women who want to stand out. Charmaine necklace $80.00 White Tiger Designs www.whitetigerdesigns.com.au T 0413 511 358
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Weddings on the Peninsula Destination: Sorrento!
Koonya Apartments Sorrento is nestled in the hillside across the road from the stunning Sorrento foreshore, a popular location for wedding ceremonies. A short walk or car ride will find you at the other most popular wedding venues Sorrento has to offer. Therefore, Koonya is the perfect location for your wedding accommodation. The stunning complex of limestone buildings offers 2 and 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments with spacious living areas for pre-wedding preparation makeup artists and hairdressers will have plenty of room to prepare everyone for the big day. Private courtyards make for perfect photo opportunities among the manicured garden beds or sandstone buildings. The apartments are also a perfect home-
away-from-home for family and friends attending your wedding from interstate or overseas. Often wedding parties extend their stay, arriving a few days prior to the wedding to settle in and enjoy an in-house massage or head up to one of the luxurious day spas. Nearby golf courses are a popular option for a game or two! Koonya also caters for hens or bucks celebrations in the months leading up to your big day. In dealing direct with the owners, they ensure service is uncompromised and you’ll be well taken care of. Everybody loves a Sorrento wedding! Koonya Apartments Sorrento 3356-3374 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento 0412 025 108
EXQUISITE WEDDING JEWELLERY Not only does Paul’s Fine Jewellery & Gifts stock a beautiful collection of dazzling engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces and earrings, they also offer a bespoke jewellery design service for those who want their token of love to be as unique and individual as their perfect partner. The highly skilled team at Paul’s share a passion for jewellery and can create truly breathtaking pieces for those special occasions such as engagements, weddings and anniversaries. Make an appointment with one of the talented designers and let them help you
express your love for your soulmate with an impressive, one-off piece created with love and care just for you. Or stop by and browse the Rosebud store, which houses a fantastic collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, watches, pearls and more. Shop for classically-designed pieces that will stand the test of time and can be worn for all occasions. Paul’s Fine Jewellery & Gifts A: 1031 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud P: 5986 3705 W: paulsfinejewellery.com.au
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CAPTURING PRECIOUS MOMENTS Jiva Workshop So, you’re getting married! You have agreed on your venue, your flowers, maybe even finalised your guest list. It is now time to decide how you will capture your special day. Do you ask your friend to take photos and Uncle Bob to bring his handy cam? Or do you engage the services of professionals? For most of couples, the wedding day is over in a flash. You have the time of your lives, but before you know it, you are making your way around the farewell circle and saying your goodbyes. Your wedding day is such a big event that it is sometimes
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hard to remember all the small moments during the day - the first time the groom sees his bride, the best man’s hilarious but slightly inappropriate speech, your grandparents dancing. Images, both still and moving, can inspire you; they can stir your emotions and move you to tears. Can you even put a price on memories like that? At Jiva Workshop, we are Brett and Sharne Tyley, a husband and wife team whose passion is creating stunning still and video images in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We began doing weddings for friends about eight years ago and the feedback we got was so overwhelmingly positive that we decided we simply had to do this professionally! We are passionate about what we do and this shows in
both the quality of our work and the reaction from our clients, who are ultimately overjoyed with what we do for them. We simply love being able to capture a moment in time between two people on their special day where you can see that they are completely happy and in love. It is very important that our clients be comfortable with us as this allows us to work in a fun and enjoyable way enabling us to get those great candid pictures you wouldn’t normally get otherwise. Jiva Workshop Photography & Video A: 11 Durham Ct, Somerville P: 8682 8523 W: jivaworkshop.com.au
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WIN YOUR WEDDING AT PORTSEA HOTEL WIN your dream wedding at the award-winning Portsea Hotel, simply by attending this month’s free wedding expo!
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Everybody knows that planning a wedding can be an overwhelming experience. The Portsea Hotel Wedding Expo aims to help make this task a lot less daunting for couples who are planning their upcoming nuptials, by bringing the best wedding industry professionals together under one roof. Talk to local suppliers, everyone from celebrants and photographers to caterers and limousine drivers and see what they can offer you and your beloved on your special day. Enjoy free entry to the expo, plus complimentary canapés and champagne on arrival. This will be a relaxed and intimate environment, where couples can sip their champagne and stroll about, asking questions of the experts while taking inspiration and ideas on all things wedding.
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Think mesmerising floral arrangements and towering cakes, beautiful tableware and elegant seating as you survey stunning examples of ceremonial and reception setups. There will also be fashion parades throughout the day, giveaways, lucky door prize and a complimentary showbag for every couple who attends.
Sound like fun? Well don’t forget that every couple who attends also goes into the draw to win their wedding at the stunning Portsea Hotel – there is no other venue like it! To be in the chance to win your dream wedding at Portsea, register your details at www.portseahotel.com.au and then head along to the expo on Sunday August 16 from 11am-3pm. For more details, contact Shannon on 5984 8112. Portsea Hotel A: Point Nepean Rd, Portsea P: 5984 2213 W: portseahotel.com.au
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HERE COME THE BRIDES Why the Mornington Peninsula is such a popular wedding destination... Given that the Mornington Peninsula is a spectacular destination with so much to offer, it is little wonder our region is fast becoming the number one location for weddings in Victoria.
photographers, celebrants, entertainment, hair and makeup artists and attire options.
“The region has a great diversity of landscapes that is unmatched anywhere else in Victoria,” says Mornington Peninsula Weddings (MPW) group president Mary-Anne Brasacchio.
“The wedding industry is a fast growing sector of the local economy and now accounts for $100m worth of business every year,” she says.
This was MPW’s third expo and the growing popularity of the event is no surprise to Ms Brasacchio.
“The MPW group comprises of local, independent business who MPW recently held a hugely successful bridal expo in work together to provide a premium service to the bridal couple Mornington, which attracted over 200 couples in the process for their special day. of planning their weddings. “Their wedding is one of the most important days of the The bridal couples were able to obtain all the information couple’s life and they want everything to be right. and inspiration needed to assist in organising their dream “The dedicated members of MPW work hard to meet those wedding day, while the expo showcased local venues, expectations.” caterers, accommodation, transport suppliers, stylists,
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When quizzed about the trends in weddings and what it means for the Mornington Peninsula, Mary-Anne said weddings were now occurring from Thursday to Monday year-round, not just October to April. “Guests are staying longer to the point where accommodation is now regularly sought for three to four days for the bridal party, family and friends. “These trends have considerable economic benefits for our region and local employment.” MPW has over 80 independent business members and anyone wishing to join the progressive industry group can email Mary-Anne at info@peninsulaweddings.com.au or visit the MP Weddings website:
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Peppers Moonah Links Resort Celebrate your special day within the stunning landscape of the Peppers Moonah Links Resort. This picturesque spot offers a variety of beautiful locations to play host to your unforgettable wedding ceremony, reception or both. From the romantic garden marquee to one of the stylish executive lodges, the exquisite Peppers Moonah Links caters to an array of gatherings. As a resort venue, they can accommodate you and your guests for more than just ‘your special day’. Take advantage of the award-winning, championship golf courses, the Moonah Links Day Spa, or dine on only the finest produce and wine that the peninsula has to offer in the Pebbles Restaurant. “We have a dedicated and experienced team of wedding coordinators who will guide you through what Moonah Links can offer you on your unique day,” explains Selina Arnall, conference and events operations manager for the resort. “We are very lucky in the fact that we are a resort and have the ability to offer all-year-round wedding options. “The executive lodges with their floor-to-ceiling windows create an amazing indoor-outdoor experience and allows for an amazing day no matter what the weather, with their wonderful elevated views of the Open Course, as well as being very private to you and your occasion; they are becoming increasingly popular for the range of events that we host.” Whether you are planning an intimate celebration or a lavish affair the uniqueness of the Peppers Moonah Links Resort provides the perfect backdrop for your day.
For further information, or to make an appointment to discover what this truly unique venue has to offer phone 5988 2000, email events@moonahlinks.com.au or go to www. peppers.com.au/moonah
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Buying Diamonds at Trade Prices Buying diamond jewellery direct from the trade no longer requires you to be associated with the trade in order to access trade prices.
of exceptional brilliance not typically found in your local jewellery store cabinet. So the questions is: why pay retail? So, where exactly do you go to secure trade prices on diamond jewellery? Well Diamond Coco in Mornington is one such company. Owner Anthony Hansen has been selling diamonds and jewellery to the trade for many years but he is just as happy selling diamonds to the end consumer too. Anthony has been revolutionising the way diamond merchants do business in Australia with a hybrid business model that no longer differentiates between his online, trade or private clients. But don’t expect a flashy retail showroom
with commission driven sales staff to serve you. At Diamond Coco you deal direct with Anthony in a friendly and approachable environment that does away with the hype and instead offers you expert guidance on not only choosing the right diamond for your budget, but also assisting you with the finished jewellery piece too. Whether you are looking for an engagement ring, diamond stud earrings or a bracelet, Diamond Coco offers you unbeatable prices backed by oldfashioned service and expert guidance. Diamond Coco is located at Suite 6, 38A Main Street Mornington. Private appointments can be made by calling Anthony on 1300 230 430.
Linda De Clario from Vintage Now provides a custom-made service to assist brides in their endeavour to achieve the perfect 1920’s flapper gown for their wedding day. We thank Linda for above and right photographs. Breanna and Thayne wanted a wedding with a 1920’s theme. Breanna chose the ivory Vixen design for herself & the black and silver Zelda design for her bridesmaids
Courtney wore the pearl & silver Vixen design for her wedding
Nor do you need to seek out some city address following a tip-off from a friend of a friend. The internet put an end to all that years ago! The cost benefits alone make buying from the trade highly rewarding, with typical savings of 60-70% over retail store prices. But, just as importantly, with the right advice and guidance from a genuine diamond vendor (and not a retail sales clerk) allows you to purchase a diamond
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Tilly and Ivan Barber were married at the Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club in Frankston in October 2014.
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Norwood House
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Norwood House Receptions & Motel
Norwood House Receptions & Accommodation An exceptional reputation has been established at Norwood House, during 20 years of operation on the Mornington Peninsula. Friendly owners & staff, and a free in-house WeddingCo-ordinator, are just part of the one-price, all-inclusive Wedding Packages (there are no hidden extra’s). Pool side garden ceremonies & a late1.00 am liquor licence are included. Visit their website for great special offers: www.norwoodhouse.com.au
1198 Nepean Hwy, Mt. Eliza p. 03 5975 7191 e. weddings@norwoodhouse.com.au
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Celebrating 20 years!
In the 20 years since Ida & Chris Bussau purchased Norwood House in Mt Eliza, they have established a thriving business specialising in providing first class – yet economical - wedding receptions and special events. The imposing Corinthian columns surrounded by water features and fountains that are floodlit by night provide a spectacular entrance to the reception area, perfect for ambience and also for photos. Set on two acres by the bay, Norwood House is surrounded by vineyards; golf courses; markets; shopping outlets; beaches and activities of all descriptions. With 15 newly renovated and, modernised rooms and spa suites, guests have the option of enjoying themselves at a wedding or special event; staying the night, and being treated to a hearty breakfast in the morning The owners have a strict policy – their pricing includes everything related to the function – there are no hidden charges. There is only one function held at any one time – so guests won’t have to share their event with strangers. The venue has a late liquor licence until 1am, with lovely poolside gazebos, waterfall and gardens, that provide ample photo opportunities. Whether you are celebrating a marriage, birthday, anniversary or simply enjoying a special night out in a romantic spa suite – the management and staff ensure that you enjoy everything in a professional yet friendly environment.
You are invited to join the 20th anniversary celebrations, and special pricings. Norwood House A: 1198 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza P: 5975 7977 W: norwoodhouse.com.au E: admin@norwoodhouse.com.au
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Everything in one venue
The Rye Hotel has created a tradition of offering a reception venue tailored to your specific requirements, whether it is an intimate cocktail party, informal gathering or a grand banquet. The Rye Hotel offers two main wedding reception rooms – the recently renovated Blue Water Room boasts traditional style and rich colours, while the Main Sail Upper deck is the larger room, located on the first floor above the sports bar. This is an inviting open space with neutral modern tones, furnishings, mood lighting and an outdoor heated balcony. Both function rooms offer the best uninterrupted bay views of Rye, a large parquetry dance floor, full private bar and facilities. The Rye Hotel can cater for 50–140 guests sit down or up to 200 guests cocktail style, and is therefore able to accommodate your individual needs and budget. Accommodation comprises of 30 luxury, multi-award winning, contemporary suites with an outdoor heating swimming pool and spa located behind the hotel - great for your wedding night! - and guests can be accommodated all under the one roof with easy access to the reception. The hotel’s dedicated wedding co-ordinator will ensure your day is the most memorable, special and truly flawless experience. The Rye Hotel – the perfect place, right opposite the foreshore, for your wedding reception. The Rye Hotel A: 2415 Point Nepean Rd, Rye P: 5985 2277 W: ryehotel.com.au AUGUST 2015 (45)
Casual and relaxed wedding receptions. Great food. Sensational wine. Beautiful surrounds.
- Function rooms with bay views - Luxury accommodation - Sit down or Cocktail Style - Menu to suit all tastes and budgets - Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator 2415 Point Nepean Road, Rye. T: 5985 2277 194 Nepean Highway (Near Wallaces Road) Dromana Ph: 5981 0355 | www.hickinbotham.biz
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EXCEPTIONAL FOOD FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY Ambience Events & Catering is a small, friendly, family-owned business, born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula. Because of their local heritage, they only serve the finest selection of fresh, seasonal, hand made canapés using ingredients sourced from local producers across the region – from the meat to vegies, fruit, seafood, cheeses, creams, chocolate and crisp breads. What sets Ambience Events & Catering apart is their commitment to providing clients with a tailored, completely individual touch. Rather than simply providing a ‘one size fits all’ or ‘off the shelf’ set menu, they create bespoke selections, in consultation with their brides - to not only satisfy a range of tastes and food intolerances, but to specifically complement factors such as the overall theme and vision of the special couple’s once-in-a-lifetime event. “Our other non-negotiable mission is to ensure a constant stream of finger delicacies throughout the duration of your event,” says Gay Whiteley. “From entrée to dessert, no guest will ever go hungry or miss out on your full array of specifically selected choices.” While some guests nibble on succulent king prawn, nectarine and wasabi aioli ‘boats’, others will fill their stomachs with heartier treats like indulgent mini Angus beef sliders, or Thai chicken lemongrass skewers.
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“The food was the highlight of the night,” writes one satisfied client, while another states “It was incredible food and your staff were so helpful, calm and graceful”. To discuss your forthcoming catering requirements, email or call Gay on gaywhiteley@optusnet.com.au or 0413 651 964. “Our polite and friendly staff are available any time, seven days per week, and we tailor fit our teams to suit five to 500 guests.”
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Saying ‘I do’ in paradise At helloworld Mornington Cruise and Travel you know you’re in good hands, as this team of professional and expert consultants have a combined travel experience of over 70 years. Conveniently located on Main Street, the agency is owned and operated as a franchise by Robyn Woodruff and is also an ATAS accredited business. The friendly and reliable staff - who live for travel - are there to help you get the best value for your holiday budget. Robyn talks: “Monique Cook married my son Jamee in June this year at Treasure Island, Fiji. “It was without a doubt one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. The Fijians do it so beautifully. “Monique initially had her concerns about getting married overseas, but after going through the process, she now wants to help others with what can be seen as a rather daunting task.” According to Monique, when she and Jamee decided to tie the knot, their ‘to do’ list seemed never-ending. “I didn’t know where to start,” she says. “You’ve got the venue, flowers, cake, dress, music, photography, bridesmaids and groomsmen - the list just goes on and on. It was so overwhelming! Treasure Island in Fiji offered the perfect backdrop for an exotic overseas wedding for helloworld Mornington Cruise and Travel’s Monique Cook, who married the son of the long serving agency’s owner/manager, Robyn Woodruff, last month.
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“The process was scary, having to surrender full control to a wedding co-ordinator in Fiji, and waiting for email
responses that are on Fiji time became frustrating. “It would have been nice to have had some assistance from someone that had been through it themselves. “I spent countless hours surfing the internet for guidance. “I have now learnt so much about overseas weddings, I would love to assist others to make their day as special as mine was.” Monique says her wedding, from start to finish, was exceptional. “The entire day was amazing. “Imagine swaying palm trees, clear skies, blue water, tropical flowers and a beautiful beachfront choir. “I highly recommend taking your wedding offshore for a truly unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience.” For helpful and friendly travel advice, including assistance with your wedding in paradise, contact helloworld Mornington Cruise and Travel. Now having the full experience of a “wedding away,” Monique can offer brides-to-be her expert assistance to save the hours and of time and potential frustration that naturally comes with such a big event.
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Making everything Rosy
Weddings
Tyabb Roses has come a long way since its inception in 1988.
Starting with one hot house and 3000 rose bushes, this family owned business now includes eight hot houses and 15,000 bushes on its 20-acre property. The team at Tyabb Roses has been fortunate to assist many beautiful brides on their special day with their bridal bouquets, ceremony and reception styling. Over the past decade, they have seen many trends such as the classic rose posey ball and tear drop/cascading bouquets, to the more eclectic arrangements full of wild greenery such as gums, berries and succulents. Flower crowns now adorn the heads of brides, replacing the traditional veil. Ceremony and reception styling has become an integral part of the wedding day. You’ll see archways covered with roses, baby’s breath and jasmine, plus hanging blooms and scattered petals as aisle decorations.
“When talking with our brides, we like to get a thorough understanding of how they want their special day to look and feel. “This can range from elaborate centre pieces of tall vases, with an abundance of roses, orchids and lillies to a more minimal country chic look of mason jars with three to five roses and baby’s breath. “We are passionate about what we do and strive to exceed our clients expectations.” Tyabb Roses A: 45 O’Neills Road, Tyabb P: 5977 4652 or 0400 567 215 www.facebook.com/tyabbroses
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meet our PENINSULA FUDGE Peninsula Fudge has been referred to as a hidden gem of the Mornington Peninsula and is well worth the visit. Peninsula Fudge uses only the highest quality ingredients in its freshly made and delicious range of artisan fudges and soft nougats. Mouth-watering flavours include Lemon Meringue, Banoffee Pie, Blueberry and White Chocolate, Irish Cream, Chocolate Mint Swirl and much more. Apart from being available from select retail outlets across the peninsula, and also at local markets, you are welcome to visit the Peninsula Fudge factory on Newington Avenue, Rosebud West (in the industrial estate). To find your local stockists, or to shop online, go to www.peninsulafudge.com.au. Peninsula Fudge A: Factory 1A/ 13 Newington Ave, Rosebud West P: 5986 8881 W: www.peninsulafudge.com.au F: www.facebook.com/peninsulafudge
Mouth wateringly delicious range of Specialising in free range, ethically farmed Pork, Lamb & Beef, organic fruit & veg, small goods & gourmet artisan made condiments. Paddock to plate 233 Coolart Road, Tyabb — 0417 523 173 www.woolumbi.com ( 84
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TRUE BREW Cameron Turner has a job most guys would kill for.
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medal in the Pale Ale category at this year’s competition. But Cameron admits he wasn’t always such a pro when it came to the art of beer brewing. In fact, when he first applied for the job at Hickinbotham eight years ago, he showed up to the interview with a “slapdash resume and an esky full of home brew”. Still, he got the job and the rest, as they say, is history. “It was a bit different going from 50 litre batches to 1000 litre batches. Every day I am learning new things.” Cameron still loves his job as much today as the day he started, and admits people are jealous when they find out what he does. “A lot of home brewers wish they could do this for a living. “It’s long hours and it’s hard work, but I wouldn’t do anything else.” Cameron says he’s now got his sights on the trophy (the highest accolade) for next year’s AIBA.
Red Hill Truffles Sadly, the end of the truffle season is closing in, but you can still try these rich delicacies of the food world in the form of truffled eggs. Red Hill Truffles owner Jenny McAuley says the rare round fungus, categorised in the same luxury league as caviar and found exclusively on her property, tastes superb with local free-range eggs. If you want to experience the unique and sought-after taste of the truffle, also known as ‘black gold’, pick up some truffled eggs from Cellar & Pantry in Red Hill or Red Hill Estate ($12 half doz). “It’s been a wonderful season and we have had so much fun introducing truffles to people with our public truffle hunts.” Jenny is also working with local businesses the Epicurean and Max’s at Red Hill to develop some exciting new truffle products, so watch this space! Red Hill Truffles P: 0417 190 193 W: redhilltruffles.com
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but also relies a lot on the senses. Hickinbotham has six permanent beers on tap, plus a range of seasonal beers. “We do very small and experimental batches and we prefer to focus on quality rather than quantity, supplying locally on the peninsula and also the Melbourne area.” The Hix Brown Ale is Hickinbotham’s most awarded beer since the company first entered the AIBA in 2011. The Hix Summer Ale was awarded a bronze
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As the head brewer at Hickinbotham of Dromana, his days are spent creating and refining (and, of course, tasting) the perfect beer. But while it may seem cushy, Cameron says it is actually hard work and long hours. But his passion and dedication to his craft pays off. Hickinbotham’s Hix Brown Ale recently received the top score in its category at the Australian International Beer Awards. The local brew scored a silver medal, triumphing over 30 other entries from breweries around the world. The Australian International Beer Awards is the second largest beer awards in the world, outside the World Beer Cup. The 2015 AIBA, conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, attracted a record number of entries with more than 1700 submissions from across 35 countries. Cameron says beer brewing is very scientific,
Local beer secures awards
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Markets on the Peninsula
Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station. Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. Frankston Sunday: 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.
Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.
Mornington Bumble Bee Baby & Childrens Market: Sunday August 16, Peninsula Community Theatre, cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington 9am-12pm Mornington Farmers’: Second Saturday of month, Mornington Park Schnapper Point Dve, 8:30am-1pm Mornington Loved It Market: Sunday August 23, Peninsula Community Theatre, cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington 9.30am-1.30pm Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm
Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green. 9am - 1pm Oak Hill Community Arts Cooperative’: Artist Inspired, first Sunday of month, Oak Hill 100 Morn-Tyabb Rd, Mornington
Red Hill: First Saturday of the month, September-May, RH
Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am to 2pm
Rosebud Community School: 2nd Saturday of the month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean and Jetty Rd Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of the month, Rosebud Village Green. 7am till 2pm Rosebud Trash n Treasure: Fifth Saturday months, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd. 7.30am till noon Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Somers Winter Market: Saturday August 22, 10am-3pm Coolart Wetlands & Homestead, Lord Somers Rd, Somers Somerville Anglican Church: 2nd Saturday of month 9am1pm, Stalls can range from bric a brac to plants, fruit & vegies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of the month 7.30am-12.30pm. Wells St Farmers Market: every Thurs 8am-2pm in Wells St
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Red Hill Market
Celebrating 40 years Red Hill is the most famous and longest running of Victoria’s craft markets. Red Hill Community Market began in 1975 as a community based event where 28 local producers and crafts people came together to sell and barter their goods and excess produce. While the bartering is a thing of the past, the vibe, colour and excitement of those early years is still very much alive. This September, Red Hill Community Market celebrates its 40th year of operation and, according to Craft Markets Australia, the public support for the market continues to go from strength to strength. This comes as no surprise considering Craft Markets Australia are dedicated to ensuring the high quality of produce on offer. Soak in the ambience and regenerate your senses as you meander through a labyrinth of unique treasures. There’s a fairground ambience where over 300 talented stallholders display their unique wares, from old world to modern contemporary - there truly is something for everyone. Munch your way through samplings of local produce from AUGUST 2015 (45)
honey and cheese to fruit and vegetables to hand baked fare and organic beer, without straying past the perimeter, for these stalls cater to metropolitan sophisticates as well as seekers of bargain produce.
Stalls offer everything from metal sculpture to rustic aged timber wood products, but all share the motto: ‘We make what we sell’. Think beeswax candles, hand-crafted glass bowls and ceramics, pendants, candleholders and recycled jewellery. If you want to spend a day wandering about, unearthing a few bargains along the way, there is little doubt that on the first Saturday of the month (September to May) between 8am and 1pm, the Red Hill Community Market is the place to be. In fact, your weekend is not complete until you experience the colour, atmosphere, excitement and great value of this quality endorsed market. www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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Tea Blossoms offers competitive, original, premium quality products and first class services. With a diverse range of traditional teas, herbal, organic and health teas, blooming teas and exotic blends, Tea Blossoms supplies to cafes and restaurants, gourmet stores and retail outlets, hotels, day spas and other specialty businesses Australia-wide. Blooming teas are an ancient Chinese tradition in which the tea balls unfurl when submerged, resembling the unfurling of a beautiful flower. Tea Blossoms has created its own range of flavoursome blooming teas that marry the best of eastern tradition with western taste. Using dried flowers like jasmine, marigold and chrysanthemum and placing them in a glass teapot, the mini floral bouquet blooms right in front of you an engaging sight, smell and taste for the senses. If you are a restaurant or café owner, imagine being able to wow your customers with this wonderful ceremony as part of your menu. Tea Blossoms works with cafés to create a personalised tea menu and can even supple all the necessary glassware (teapots and cups), storage and display solutions. Tea Blossoms also provides specially blended caffeine free teas to day spas, wellness retreats and health practitioners, and they create individually packed teas for hotels and B&B accommodation. At Tea Blossoms, they focus on particular market needs and create tea solutions to suit the individual client. They have even got packages for high teas, afternoon tea parties or corporate gift packages available. The products stand out because of their high quality and unique presentation, while the pricing is very competitive with other leading Australian tea suppliers.
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FAULTY TOWERS
couldn’t fault it By Julie Saville
Prepare yourself for unexpected, fully immersive and highly improvised comedy in Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at Brooklands of Mornington. Set in a charming dining area, this unique show pays homage to the popular British sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers.’ Check in to the theatre, be shown to your seat by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, then try not to laugh yourself silly as they serve up a 1970s-inspired four-course lunch or dinner. Expect delayed and interrupted service, hilarious improvisations and sidesplitting theatrical scenes throughout this interactive and rip-roaringly fun dining experience that has won international acclaim. Having watched many hours of Fawlty
Towers episodes over the years, we were a little dubious about how good the acting would be, but were astonished with the uncanny resemblance to each of the characters. Sybil was a great host, Manuel was a fumbling barrel of laughs and Basil made the entire evening complete with his eccentric mannerisms. Highly recommended for an entertaining night. New shows have been announced for 2016, so get in quick! - January 14, 2016 - February 25, 2016 - April 28, 2016 - July 9, 2016 For more details, visit www. brooklandsofmornington.com.au
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A Chat with Mornington Peninsula’s Food, Wine and Dining Experts Name:
Chris Miller
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30 years of age
Job title: Head Chef, Restaurant Owner Where do you work? The Milbri How long have you worked there? Eight months now Where did you work previously? Epicurean Red Hill What is your signature dish? Crispy cabbage and sweet pea frittas, salmon, yoghurt and almond dressing What makes a good chef? Ability to communicate and prioritise, also how fast you can clean a box of squid! Favourite food? Anything duck Favourite restaurant (other than your own), and why? Sepia Sydney, had my 30th there this year What is the best thing about the
Mornington Peninsula? Choice of beach or bay, wineries, breweries What do you do in your spare time? Take the dogs for a walk with beer in hand What is one thing not many people
know about you? I can do a 360 flip down a six set of stairs on a skateboard Please share one food tip or secret with our readers. Push the boundaries with flavours and create something new!
THYME FOR A HEARTY DINNER If you’re feeling a little chilly this winter, perhaps it’s the right ‘thyme’ to indulge in succulently slow cooked dishes like ox cheek, Hungarian goulash or bratwurst with sour kraut. At About Thyme in Mornington, let
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head chef Scott Devery whip up one of these hearty dishes to help you cope with those cooler days or nights. Stop by on Thursday to Saturday evenings for a memorable dining experience, bring your own wine or order a drop from the fully licensed menu. Take your friends and share some tempting tapas, or make it an intimate
date night and indulge in one of the mouthwatering mains of lamb, pork, duck, steak or seafood. The caramelised red pork with Asian mushrooms, sweet potato puree, bok choy and mandarin glaze is just one of the fabulous dishes that will have you wanting to come back for more. At About Thyme, breakfast and lunch are available from Wednesday to Sunday and if it is something different you are after, this is probably the only place in Mornington you will find nasi goreng - a famous Indonesian dish of chilli fried rice with a fried egg on top - on the breakfast menu. A great cure for those weekend hangovers! (Sunday brekkie kicks off at 9am.) With a range of fresh, yummy salads and decadent desserts including strudel, lime brulee, bliss balls and brownies, plus the great coffee, you won’t find the ‘thyme’ to dine elsewhere! About Thyme A: 10 Blake Street, Mornington P: 5973 6362
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at Xpress Pizza!!! Xpress Pizza offers a range of gourmet and traditional pizzas and pastas from their Nepean Highway Dromana address and now they introduce NEW PARTY Pizza Trays (SLABS). These massive pizzas are ideal for Birthday Parties, Corporate Luncheons, Office Lunches, Dinners, Game Day Parties, Baby Showers, Book Club parties or just about any event when you get the need to feed . . . SLABS are available for ALL Pizzas – Traditional & Gourmet. Checkout Xpress Pizza online at www.xpresspizza.com.au/catering/ Owner Erol says “To Get the Latest DEALS Please LIKE US on our Facebook where we post Weekly Specials: www.facebook.com/xpressgourmetpizza/ ” He continues “Another Ongoing Promotion is our WEDNESDAY PASTA deal, where you Buy One or more Pastas & Get One for FREE.” On top of all this, Xpress Pizza has three awesome deals on pizzas: One FREE large garlic pizza with any TWO or more family pizzas; One FREE large garlic pizza with any THREE large pizzas; and One FREE small garlic pizza or garlic bread with any Two large pizzas. Xpress Pizza is at 137 Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana. Phone 5981 4877 or go to www.xpresspizza.com.au
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Affordable, consistent and sustainable food is what Matthew Bisogni and Mark Blyth are aiming to deliver at their new Mornington café, Carbine Cantina. Oh, and don’t forget the steaming hot coffee and speedy service. The café, on Carbine Way, features a menu designed to reflect that favourable middle ground between industrial takeaway and fine dining. This is simple and honest food, reflective of the local community and the local region. Think eggs and bacon, French toast or muesli for brekkie, fresh rolls and baguettes for lunch or, for something heartier, tuck into one of the delicious burgers (panko crumbed chicken, pulled pork or roasted Wagyu beef). Whether you are a worker in the industrial estate, a retiree living nearby, a local student or someone who frequents the racecourse, you are sure to find something to satisfy your tastebuds. Convenient hours, including a 6am opening, make Carbine Cantina the perfect spot for a quick and quality start to the day. The robust Gravity coffee will wake you up, or if it is something stronger you are after, the venue is also licensed and stocks a selection of local wines and beer. There is even an upstairs area that is perfect for business meetings or group catch-ups.
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Seeking autonomy and wanting to spend more quality time with their young families, the guys left their previous jobs and took on Carbine Cantina, formerly Grazen Café, back in March. Matt’s experience, most recently at Tuck’s Ridge in Red Hill, includes managing cafes, restaurants and wineries in Australia and Italy since 1986. Mark was employed at Max’s at Red Hill Estate and, prior to that, worked for restaurants in and around Melbourne. Matt works front of house, whilst Mark is training in the kitchen, assisting the chef in preparing tasty and affordable meals and keeping the menu fresh, up-to-date and exciting. Matt and Mark encourage you to stop in for a cuppa, say g’day and try one of the daily specials, which include a selection of soups, salads, fish and chips or pasta. They can also assist when it comes to catering for your work functions, social groups or special events. Carbine Cantina – the new place to eat, laugh and enjoy!
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Welcome to Polperro - the peninsula’s new hotspot. Located in the heart of Red Hill, this family-owned winery is ticking all the boxes. Owners Sam and Emma Coverdale bought the Polperro property back in 2013 and have steadily taken it from strength to strength, with their luxury accommodation, a to-die-for bistro menu showcasing fresh local produce and a cellar door that attracts busloads of tourists. Emma has even recently opened a gorgeous yoga studio, Hothut Yoga, nearby, offering classes to villa guests and peninsula locals on weekends. Young, down-to-earth and accessible, Sam is not the type you might expect to find running the show. And perhaps this is why things work so well. A trained winemaker who has been in the industry since he was 18, Sam’s first vintages were in the Hunter Valley, NSW. He studied a Bachelor of Wine Science at Charles Sturt University and went on to work throughout Australia for Hardy’s and then France, Spain and Italy. In 2006 Sam started his own label, Even Keel, established in NSW, because not only was the industry lacking jobs at the time, but he had become disillusioned with mass produced wine. “I took a punt and it worked well,” he says. He met his now wife, Emma, and the pair began looking to settle down.
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passion is surfing) and had the major wine market of Melbourne in close proximity. Seeing the opportunity for extending his winemaking further, Sam in 2009 launched Polperro - a single vineyard premium wine label based solely on the Mornington Peninsula - and began wholesaling to boutique restaurants and bottleshops. In 2013, he decided they needed a cellar door and set out in search of the perfect property, which was found in the 25 acre ‘Vines of Red Hill’ estate. After a complete transformation with the assistance design team Hecker Guthrie, Polperro was established. Sam and Emma now have a four-year-old daughter, Amelie, and their family dog Alfie can be found tearing around the vineyards on any given day. The staff are also like family, including head chef Daniel Kerekes who has had a major hand in the success of the bistro. “Food is a huge part of what we are doing and it is very much based around seasonal produce and sharing,” Sam says. Visitors can expect a casual yet informed approach to service, and a unique winery experience when visiting Polperro. For a complete experience spending a night at the accommodation or visiting the cellar door is highly recommended. Polperro A: 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill P: 5989 2471 W: polperrowines.com.au
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Inspiring and finding the edge is the key to head chef Rob Licciardo’s success. He is heading back to the UK to join cocktail expert JJ Goodman and successful chef Raymond Blanc at the Wilderness Festival in August, then stopping off in India to bring back some innovative ideas to meld with his already culturally diverse cooking styles. Rob says he’s excited about learning Goan cooking from India, with their coconuts, spices and vinegar to make fabulous coastal curries. “I like doing my own thing,” says Rob, referring to his Portuguese, Asian and Frenchinfluenced dishes. “I’m about giving quality and value using the best local ingredients possible, incorporating fresh ideas from overseas. I want to create flavours which will heighten a person’s tastebuds.” Chill out on the deck with some tapas and wine while you groove to the latest music under the shade of the 100-year-old oak tree. Or simply head along and enjoy the raw talent at Sing for your Supper on Sunday afternoons. “I love the youth, they bring in energy and I tap into that,” says Rob. “This place is definitely friendly, everyone is made to feel welcome.” Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner plus available for weddings, functions and takeaways. 1408 Nepean Hwy Mt Eliza ph 9787 2001. www.thegallerybarandgrill.com.au
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A Winter Feast At Boyz With the cold weather well and truly upon us, there is nothing better than enjoying delicious food to warm one’s self. The friendly folk at The Boyz 4 Breakie have recently released their Winter Menu, filled with many belly warming delights. The old breakfast favourites are still there, some with a new infusion, but there are also many new creations. The famous house made Ricotta and Buttermilk pancakes are as tempting as ever, served with caramelised bananas, strawberries, walnut praline and maple syrup and topped with the most amazingly indulgent salted caramel ice cream. Yummo! Not a sweet tooth? Try the open Salmon Omelette, filled with smoked salmon, Spanish onion, tomato, salsa of avocado and crème fraiche and toasted ciabatta. I can already smell this amazing dish in front of me! Lamb Kofta Sliders, Garlic & Chilli Prawns, Pan Fried Market Fresh Fish, just a few of the new lunchtime delights. The Sliders
are a perfect size for a quick lunch. Middle Eastern spiced lamb patties, lettuce, cucumber, fetta and a beetroot yoghurt dressing, with thick cut fries served in a very trendy black basket. As well as the new Winter Menu, The Boyz 4 Breakie have introduced a special 2 Course Lunch Menu. Available Wednesday – Friday, $32 per person includes a choice of a main and dessert and a glass of vino. Choose between 3 tempting main and 2 indulgent desserts, you won’t leave hungry. The menu changes fortnightly, so make a regular booking to take advantage of this great deal. The new menus aren’t the only new additions to Boyz. The cake cabinet is alive with an array of new decadent desserts, all made in house by their own talented patisserie chef. Make sure to treat yourself to one of her creations! The inside of Boyz has also had a little makeover. New menus, now displayed on timber boards, which match perfectly with the full wine barrel wine racks. Don’t let the name fool you, Boyz is known for its sensational breakfasts, but it is so
much more than a breakie destination; make sure you visit soon to see for yourself. The Boyz 4 Breakie
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This stunning, ultra-modern retreat is just steps from Fisherman’s Beach. Boasting bright and open aspects throughout, this likenew designer residence is a showcase for spectacular care in every detail. Downstairs presents a beautiful, sun-drenched open plan living area adjoining the meals and kitchen space, which overflows onto an undercover alfresco patio. Offering a master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite on both levels, this floor plan has been carefully designed to accommodate those who require a master bedroom downstairs. Above the safety-lit staircase is an enormous open-plan living/lounge with built-in cabinetry and desk, which can be opened out towards an undercover terrace adorned with bay glimpses and gorgeous sunsets all year round. The elevated master is privately tucked away with a large walk-through wardrobe and premium ensuite, which offers an abundance of storage. The first-class chef’s kitchen features high-end European appliances, a warm neutral palate, stone topped benches with waterfall edge and walk-in-pantry.
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Luxury, Comfort and Privacy Exclusive beachside retreat, McCrae With an eclectic blend of decorative styles, this architectural residence combines luxury with comfort and total privacy. The Gallery Accommodation McCrae is located at the end of a quiet no-through road. Only 200 metres walk to beautiful McCrae beach, shops, cafes and restaurants. A short drive to the peninsula’s best boutique wineries, internationally acclaimed golf courses, walking tracks, surf and fishing beaches, amazing scuba locations and the world famous Peninsula Hot Springs. Private outdoor entertaining and relaxation area (with BBQ facilities) surrounded by a beautiful scented garden. The Gallery Accommodation McCrae has an ever-changing exhibition of local and Australian artwork. Winner of 2014 Mayoral Special Recognition, Excellence In Business Award Contact Sue or David P: 0400 057165 E: info@tgam.com.au W: tgam.com.au
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decor home garden At the back of every seller’s mind is a dominating thought: Is this the best time to sell? If you approach this question scientifically, you might consider factors like the number of similar properties on the market that are competing with your home to attract buyers, interest rates, the general mood of the market, the general mood of the economy, the occurrence of school holidays, gazetted long weekends and hours of sunshine per day. However, when it comes to real estate, science goes out the window and emotion is sitting at the front of the class. Because it has no specific recommended retail price, real estate lives in an open market environment which gives the astute seller and their savvy agent an opportunity to actually manipulate the market and create a higher than usual sale price by getting a combination of things right. The season in which you choose to sell really has nothing to do with it. The power of emotion is a real estate agent’s best friend. When a property appeals to a buyer, a chemical reaction occurs in their brain which ‘encourages’ them to buy. The buyer will go through a series of emotions but essentially, they see themselves living in the property. They see where their big screen TV will sit, where the dining table will be
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positioned and where they will sit at it. They will see the way a child’s room will look and the garden they will create. I call this MMI or Mentally Moving In. As an agent, I know how important it is to recognise this condition because when my buyer goes MMI, it means I have something they want. The amazing thing is that all of this planning and scheming and wanting and wishing goes on before a contract is signed or any money changes hands and considering this flood of raw emotion consuming a buyer who is ‘hot and heavy’ for your property, do you think they would give any thought to the weather or the price of money or other homes for sale? The only science to selling comes in the formula of your presentation and agent selection. The seasons don’t really matter as much as the way you go about introducing your property to buyers. Your local Bestagents Approved Member is skilled at advising exactly what you should be doing to sell for more. Ask them for a copy of my book and I will show you how I sold my home in the ‘wrong’ season at the height of the global financial crisis and how you can do it too. For More Information contact Gabriele Frenkel on 5978 0044 or email gabriele@ realty1.net.au
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382 Waterfall Gully Road Rosebud Extending over one acre, this charming home offers peace and serenity. Picture yourself relaxing in your own private slice of paradise by the property’s very own bubbling creek and flat, lush grounds. This welcoming, modern home offers two comfortable living areas, open plan kitchen and dining, four bedrooms + study, two bathrooms. Plenty of room for cars, boats and/or caravan with undercover carport and separate accommodation that can be used as a studio/barn/teenage retreat/guest accommodation or for the in-laws. Being just 8 minutes from the calm bath-like beaches of Rosebud and McCrae, and 20 minutes from the surf at Gunnamatta and Shoreham, you are provided with a holiday lifestyle year round. This stunning property allows its owners to immerse themselves within the welcoming Mornington Peninsula community, being
close to local busses, schools and shops. If it is tranquility you’re after, be awed by the Arthurs Seat State Park situated at your backyard, bursting with the unique Mornington Peninsula flora and fauna. This is a one-of-a-kind property situated on Waterfall Gully Rd, Rosebud South (between McCrae and Main Ridge) that is not to be missed. • 4 bedrooms + study • 2 bathrooms • Open plan kitchen and dining • 2 living areas • 1 acre (approx.) • Separate studio/barn Private Sale: $865,000+ Inspect by appointment Peninsula Estate Agents … ‘We Sell A Lifestyle’ 3/211 Main St Mornington P: 5975 3555 Patty Bray M: 0421 443 035
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decor home garden At Lifestiles Design Studio, we source exquisite porcelain, encaustic, ceramic and natural stone tiles from around the globe to exceed the expectations of our designers, architects and builders. In our funky converted Mornington warehouse lives our passionate and dynamic company that strives to continually find fresh and exciting products for our clients. Our products are hand selected for their quality, aesthetic beauty and longevity, while catering for all budgets. Staff at LDS all have experienced design and architectural backgrounds and understand the importance of classic design principals.
We also understand project management and timelines and strive to make transactions as easy and as fluid as possible. Faucet Strommen quality tapware is also exclusively available at Lifestiles Design Studio. We have chosen this product for its superior quality, precision and value for money. The fact that this tapware is made here in Victoria and has a 15 year warranty is extremely appealing. Travelling to town is no longer required for beautiful tiles and tapware, pop in to our showroom and feel the difference. Lifestiles Design Studio A: 4/5 Torca Terrace, Mornington P: 5976 3507
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Permaculture is an often heard term, but how it can be used to benefit your home garden‌ Permaculture is a term used to describe a natural approach to the designing of our built environment and encompasses both the home and garden. Here we will briefly touch on the latter, and if you are a keen gardener it is well worth your time sourcing some further reading about Permaculture systems. Before considering any form of garden design it is important to have an understanding of your immediate environment and the local region where you live. Observation is the key. Before embarking on a garden design journey it is worth spending some time mapping out the warm, cool, wet and dry areas in your yard so that you can make sensible decisions about your plant choices and structure placements. Also have a look around the neighbourhood to see what does well. Wise plant selections are important. Indigenous and appropriate native plants are best adapted to your local environment and require less maintenance while providing natural habitat for local wildlife species. Diverse plants with diverse relationships are desired
to create a thriving ecological community. Make use of perennial plants where possible, as they require less attention than annuals. Annual plants have an important place in a Permaculture system, but confine these to vegetables, leafy greens, useful flowers and green manure crops. Various elements of a Permaculture system will have multiple functions. Carefully placed elements provide a number of uses. Whether it’s a structure or plant arrangement, consider how a particular element can serve more than one purpose. You may be able to not only provide food from a selected tree, but also seasonal shelter and shade. Other plants can help to build the soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or provide organic matter that can be dug into the soil or used in your compost. Recycling of resources is paramount to a functional Permaculture design. Water harvesting, grey-water reuse, kitchen and garden waste recycling are a few basic concepts that will significantly enhance your garden system. Composting used in conjunction with a productive worm-farm provides consistent quantities of organic fertiliser and soil building material.
Outside inputs can be kept to a minimum with a well functioning system. However, should you require additional materials try to source clean, unpackaged, local and preferably recycled material. Chooks are an important part of the waste recycling system in a Permaculture garden. As well as a few eggs a day, chooks will also help to keep your garden free of weeds and fallen fruit, but it is wise to design your chook systems carefully to prevent both plant and chook losses. Spring is the perfect time to introduce chooks into your backyard, so if it is something you have been thinking about for a while give it a go now. The kids will love it. So, the Permaculture approach is really a term used to describe a thoughtful, integrated and sustainable way of design. Combining food growing with sensible plantings and waste recycling will surely reduce the footprint we leave on this fragile earth.
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COUNTRY POTS Traditional Clay Cookware In the Magdalena River in central Colombia, the women from a village called La Chamba continue to carry on an artisanal tradition that goes back at least 700 years. They create pots from dark organic clay found in the region using traditional techniques. The pottery is shaped by hand and its surface polished with semi precious stones to give it a distinctive black colour before it gets fired in an open air kiln at high temperatures. This is unglazed clay, so it contains no lead or toxins. The naturally porous quality of the material allows the cookware to retain heat and enhance flavours, which is suitable for those who appreciate the merits of cooking and presenting in organic, handcrafted vessels. You can find this wonderful and traditional style of pottery
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and cookware at Country Pots in Mornington. What a wonderful story you will be able to tell your dinner guests about the elegant serving ware you have used to cook and present the delicious food they are eating. The products, which include a range of casserole and baking dishes, frying pans and roasting trays, are safe to use in the oven and microwave, under the grill, on the stovetop or over direct flame. If you are interested in becoming a distributor, Country Pots would like to hear from local homewares stores, restaurants and kitchen suppliers. Country Pots A: 5/4 Torca Terrace, Mornington P: 0402 887 747 W: www.countrypots.com.au
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LA STING IMPRESSIONS What makes Interior Illusions different from other window furnishing socalled experts? – Experience, that’s what. Their curtain specialist has been in the game for over 40 years while the Interior Illusions’ external blind consultant has been finding solutions to exterior protection for 15. Owner Con Manoussios explains: “We are a small business who prides itself on offering specialised service. “In the last 10 years we have grown through referrals and word of mouth because we get the job done quickly and to a very high standard.”
Think Venetian and Sunscreen roller blinds, Toso Mytec roller blinds, Roman blinds and curtains and drapes for interiors plus external roller shutters, Suntech Outdoor Systems and awnings for exteriors. They are also specialists in roof system blinds which create protected outdoor living spaces perfect for lazing about during those hot peninsula summers, and their plantation shutters are custom made from poplar timber which won’t twist or buckle and can be painted to any Dulux colour.
Some of their commercial contracts have included the South Yarra Como refurbishment, Docklands Apartments, Ikea and the Royal Flying Doctors in Richmond, Crown Casino internal offices, LeasePlan at South Warf and I Select at Sandringham.
An onsite ultrasonic roller blind cutter means your blinds are precision cut and their extensive range of fabrics ensures there is something for everyone because customer satisfaction is an integral part of the Interior Illusion philosophy.
“We work closely with architects and builders, real estate agents and property investors, while interior designers know we are the go to place for all things related to owner builders and renovators.”
Why not give Interior Illusions a call and get warm weather ready today?
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“We have an extensive range of Australian made interior and exterior window furnishings,” continues Con.
The team is all set to make sure your window furnishing shopping experience is as easy and pleasurable as it can be - and that’s no illusion.
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Bayside Shopping Centre is the peninsula’s number one destination for everything homewares and lifestyle. Mynd Interiors
from all around the globe. The iconic brand is beautifully packaged up in an experience that is both unique and immersive; a celebration of the centuries-old art of tea-making.
Check out the stunning Mynd Interiors, now open at Bayside Shopping Centre and located on level one. Mynd Interiors stocks colourful local designers and artists, as well as interesting wares from all around the globe – including Pop & Scott, Lumiere art & co, Blacklist Studio and Ali Mcnabney Stevens. From cushions to candles, furniture to French soaps, artwork to accessories – Mynd Interiors has it all.
Wood Metal String offers sincere care, elegance and a real point of difference with its stunning antique furniture, home and giftware. Wood Metal String is a store with razzledazzle and soul, stocking brands such as Glasshouse candles, Nesti Dante , Homestead copper candles, Voluspa , Uashmama, Dindi Naturals and so much more. You will always be surprised and delighted by the eclectic range you find in store. You’ll find these beautiful homewares and lifestyle retailers, and many more including Dusk, Ishka and Country Road Home at Bayside Shopping Centre. Visit baysideshopping.com. au for inspiring homeware ideas from their interactive Lookbook and for your chance to win a home-styling prize pack.
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HERE’S WHY DUCT CLEANING IS IMPORTANT Consumers are often sceptical about duct cleaning.
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They are often unsure as to what duct cleaning entails and how often it’s needed.
Step 1: Return Air Duct Cleaned: Removes built up dust and contaminants from the return air duct line. Takes around 45 minutes to complete.
“If you are considering cleaning your ducted heating system it is important to realise that the entire system needs to be cleaned, not just the ducts.” In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and fungi) that clog up your system are located in the air return ducting and heater interior, only 10 per cent is in the outlet ducts. The dust and germs stored here breed and multiply continuously, even when the system is not in use. These contaminants lay ready and waiting for you to turn the system on, allowing them to blow around your home for you and your family to breathe in. Full System Cleaning removes this build up and ensures your system delivers clean healthy air into your home. A full system clean system also allows air to flow unrestricted, ensuring your system runs more efficiently.
Step 2: Cleaning of Heater Interior: Removes ducts and contaminants from lining inside the heater, the fan blades and motor and the heat exchanger. Also takes around 45 minutes. Step 3: All Duct Lines Are Cleaned and Checked: Removes contaminants, dust and debris from the duct lines that run from the heat to each individual outlet. About 5 minutes per outlet. Step 4: Sanitising with Bactigas, Natural Teatree Disinfectant: This sanitises your entire ducted heating system. Bactigas is distilled from the Australian teatree plant, and is a natural antiseptic. Provided your system is cleaned correctly, three years is a suitable time frame for cleaning, more often if your household contains people with severe dust allergies.
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At Bayside Shopping Centre, you’ll find inspiration and ideas at our stunning homeware retailers. We’re sure you’ll find something that’s just perfect for how you choose to live here on The Peninsula. Visit baysideshopping.com.au for inspiring homeware ideas from our wonderful, interactive Lookbook and the chance to win a home-styling prize pack.
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Letting the outside in
If you’re looking for a window treatment that offers sun control and the ability to invite cool breezes in, while also allowing uninterrupted views, Dollar Curtains & Blinds awnings and alfresco blinds are the ideal solution. These awnings are the ultimate product for protection against the harsh Australian climate. Reducing sunlight and glare on your windows, they offer protection for the inside of your home from sun damage and greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency. It’s never been so easy to create a space that can be enjoyed 365 days a year than with this great range of alfresco blinds. Creating an all-inclusive outdoor room not only offers privacy and sun
protection but wind, rain, dust, dirt and insect protection. Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ Alpha Awnings have been independently tested with energy cost reductions of up to 58 per cent. They also have the advantage of being highly resistant to wind, a particular benefit in coastal areas. Get your outdoor and alfresco areas ready for summer and take advantage of Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ winter sale, offering 15 per cent off all awnings and alfresco blinds until August 31, 2015. Custom-made in Melbourne, you can design your own awnings and alfresco blinds, select the style and fabric of your choosing, and Dollar Curtains & Blinds will custom-make them to fit your exact requirements.
Call 5975 3655 to book in your FREE in-home measure and quote or drop by the showroom in the Peninsula Homemaker Centre on Nepean Hwy, Mornington. The showroom is open Monday to Friday 9am–5.30pm, Saturdays 9am–5pm and Sundays 10am–4pm.
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LUXE – LIVE WITH STYLE AND At Luxe Living, we source our homewares, rugs, hides and screens from a wide range of local, national and international suppliers. We custom make indoor and outdoor timber furniture pieces from recycled timber and sustainably managed sources. Not only are they locally made and look great, our furniture pieces are built to last and are durable enough to stand up to our harsh environment. Add some cushions, cotton throws, Icelandic sheep skins, cow hides and great new homewares to our beautiful locally made dining tables, sideboards and bookcases, and the shopping experience is a lovely and unique one! We also stock our usual range of outdoor rugs and cushions, privacy screens and fire pits. Our range of steel and timber screens are on permanent display, as well as a large range of outdoor products. For the perfect pieces to complete your indoor or outdoor space, whether you are looking to create zones for relaxation, dining, entertaining or splashing - a combination of chairs, bean bags, scatter cushions, ambient lanterns or a fire pit could be the right mix for you. Fantastic ideas, gifts and gift vouchers are available in-store.
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BEAUTY Our beautiful little miner’s cottage is down the ‘business end’ of Main Street close to The Bays Hospital, opposite the Visitor Information Centre. Luxe Living 11am-3pm Mondays, 10am-4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11am-3pm Sunday A: 303 Main Street, Mornington (parking at rear) P: 0449 576 915 www.luxeoutdoorliving.com.au
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MyHome Mt Eliza Magic Thinking about warm weather already? Then think about giving your home a refresh with MyHome Mt Eliza. Results are what this team of expert residential cleaners are all about. They know the last thing you want to do at the end of the day is get down to housework - so take pride in doing it all for you! ‘We want to make things easy for our clients’, says Marlon. ‘We know your time is precious so we come to your home during business hours after a representative has made an initial visit and supplied an effective solution obligation free quote’, he continues. A systematic approach to all MyHome cleans means MyHome Mt Eliza are the regular clean-up and spring time cleansing professionals. They work quietly and efficiently putting their colour coded format (a unique Tri Colour Cleaning System separating the home into zones for less cross contamination) into action, plus there are no sub-contracts and all teams are police and security checked. Call MyHome Mt Eliza today and let the masters of cleaning magic get you ready for spring. Their one hundred per cent safe 48 points of cleaning will transform your home within a day, all without you lifting a finger! MyHome Mt Eliza – Operating Monday to Friday during business hours P: 1300 334 663 mounteliza@myhomeclean.com.au www.myhomeclean.com.au
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The Cullin Design New name, fresh direction for Elite Bedheads If it’s the ‘wow’ factor you are after, then be sure to check out the amazing new bedhead, ottoman and accessories range created by Sheree and her hard working upholsterers at ‘The Cullin Design’. These incredible, custom-made pieces are built from the frame up, right here in Somerville. Sheree Cullin is the founder of Elite Bedheads & Reupholstery - which after four years has established itself as a professional, reliable and affordable upholstery business on the Mornington Peninsula, but due to growth and expansion, Sheree felt it was now time to add her
family name, ‘Cullin’, to the venture. As she explains: “The name change is something I’m very passionate about. I love our new branding, website and the fresh direction the business is headed in. “Still keeping our roots firmly grounded with reupholstery, as we thoroughly enjoy the creative process of transforming the old into the new, but working with our clients to create custom-made bedroom furniture is a strong love of ours.” The Cullin Design has a new showroom at 4/41 Simcock Street, Somerville, that is open by appointment but also offers an in-home service, bringing fabric samples to you,
so you can feel, touch and see them in your own space and lighting. Sheree’s passion and hard work, striving for excellence and always ensuring her customers are 100 per cent happy with their final product, is what makes dealing with ‘The Cullin Design’ a joyous experience. Phone Sheree today on 0438 786 120 for a FREE, no obligation quote. The Cullin Design A: 4/41 Simcock Street Sommerville P: 0438 786 120
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Are you searching for French antique furniture and collectables at amazing prices?
Bailey & Co Antiques have a huge warehouse at Seaford filled with the most amazing furniture and collectables that are sourced and imported directly from France. This allows the business to sell to the public at wholesale prices. When you visit this remarkable warehouse, you will find superb pieces dating from the 18th century onwards. There are armoires, sideboards, display cabinets, dining tables and chairs, desks, commodes, bedsides, carved timber and upholstered beds, grandfather clocks, armchairs, bookcases, coffers and chests, and so much more. Bailey & Co also has a huge display of smaller items such as clocks, chandeliers and candelabra, linen sheets, French street signs, coffee grinders, copper pots, and many rare and unusual items for the collector. With the regular arrival of containers there is
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TREASURES & ANTIQUES always something new and exciting. Diane, Nicole & Ken are available to help via telephone or email. But with so many items available, it is impossible to show everything online, so why not plan a visit to see the amazing collection in person? It is a great ‘must see’ destination for lovers of French antiques and collectables. And be sure to follow Bailey & Co on Facebook for regular news and photographs at www.facebook. com/BaileyandCoAntiques With wholesale prices in a warehouse setting, you can be assured that you will find amazing bargains compared to the expensive high-end shops. Bailey & Co’s treasure trove of antiques is open Wednesday to Friday 10am–3pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm. Online sales and Australia wide delivery help is also available. Bailey & Co Antiques A: 2/36 Wells Rd, Seaford (entrance on McCulloch Ave) P: 0414 830 197 W: baileyandco.com.au
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A Space for Playing & Learning
‘Something magical happens when you plant a dream with a seed. With plenty of love, hard work and patience, it can blossom into an extraordinary gift.’ (MacKay, 2013)
Something special has happened at Toorak College’s Junior School, Wardle House. A passionate and dedicated group of students, staff and friends from the wider community united together to create a beautiful garden. The project, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, embraced real-life problem solving with opportunities for creative thinking and exploration. It encouraged the acceptance of multiple points of view, a sense of community and collaboration. Children from 3 year old preschool to Year 6 were invited to think creatively and imagine how an unused area of the Junior School playground could be transformed into a space for playing and learning. Over six months they imagined, shared visions, collaborated and respectfully negotiated elements of the garden to conclude the garden needed a working creek bed, a
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maze and an eagle sculpture with movable parts. Year 2 student, Sophie said, “I chose a creek with a bridge so we can paddle in the water when it is hot. The creek will be filled with water.” Jasmin in Year 1 continued, “I think we should have a maze. We will make the bushes short so we can look over them so when the bell rings we can quickly find our way out. We can have stepping-stones to the creek where children can put their feet in it when they are hot. The stepping-
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stones can be made out of the stones from the area. We are going to make the creek shallow because if people fall in they will not drown.” Sculptor Ben Wrigley was invited to help the eagle sculpture come to life and with his support the students created something spectacular using engineering and physics principles so the eagle spins and soars above the garden. Year 3 students wrote to Boon Wurrung Elder, Aunty Carolyn Briggs, to ask for permission to call the statue ‘Bunjil’. In June the garden was officially opened. Flowing water symbolises a new beginning so students pumped water down the creek bed to celebrate the new use for this space. In the true spirit of any Reggio Emilia inspired project, the Wardle House ‘Space for playing and learning’ will continue to grow and evolve becoming a living installation providing an opportunity for the environment to be a teacher. Toorak College warmly invites you to experience this children inspired garden. Call 9788 7234 or visit www.toorakcollege. vic.edu.au
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The countdown has officially begun for the Victorian Spring Garden & Lifestyle Show! With only a two months before the Mornington Racecourse is opens its gates to the inaugural Victorian Spring Garden & Lifestyle Show, this event is not to be missed! For keen gardeners from all walks of life, this event is designed to INSPIRE EDUCATE AND PROMOTE everything gardening and lifestyle. Below are some great ways you can get involved in this year’s show! We are excited to have a lot of great exhibitors on board at this year’s show but there is always room for more! If you are looking for a new way to promote your business through the Mornington Peninsula & South Eastern Suburbs, then the Victorian Spring Garden & Lifestyle Show is perfect for you. We can tailor a site to suit your business with Post Card Gardens, Floral Displays, Retail & Wholesale sites on offer, as well as talk series, educational segments, Show gardens and much more! There are many ways to be involved in this year’s show, we are delighted to announce our Nature Photography Competition and our Floral Displays. If you have a love for photography and are looking for a new way to show off your work then why not enter. We are looking for everything and anything garden. We are also offering a great opportunity for all florists and floral artists to showcase your creative skills through any kind of display you desire by creating an arrangement at the show. Both competitions have cash and prizes to be won and the work will be shown over the three days of the show. Are you part of a social group, gardening club or would love to organise a day out for a group of 10 or more? We are offering a special package deal just for you! This package includes discounted tickets, a meet and greet on entry, a free show bag, a range of picnic lunch options to choose from and selective seating for all workshops and presentations. For more information on these great opportunities please contact Kate Rice | 0431 246 416 | kate@eventsaust.com.au Rod Stoller | 0419 395 285 | rod@eventsaust.com.au
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