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Jump on board BY KATE SEARS I tend to see dolphins,” says Lara. “They play with me by swimming under and around my board. They’re very inquisitive and friendly; they’ll even jump out in front of the board.”
Stand-up paddle boarder Lara has captured our attention with her stunning scenic shots of Frankston City and the Peninsula coastline. We’re impressed with her selfie skills while standing on her board – not to mention while surfing! She’s even perfected yoga on her board and made friends with dolphins. “Every time I go out paddle boarding
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This quick learner only started stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) in March, progressing to standup paddle board surfing in July. Lara loves the freedom and peacefulness of the water. “If there’s something on your mind, you forget about it all. I believe that
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for a SUPer shot water puts everything in perspective.” Her go-to haunts are Moondah Beach in Mount Eliza beside the beach boxes where it’s tranquil, the rock pools at Flinders for lazy days, and Shoreham for surfing. “You can really appreciate how amazing the Peninsula is. We have so much choice for what we want to do. You can find an area to match the activity that you’d like to do for the day.” Weather permitting, Lara will spend an hour or more on the water every day, combining SUP with her other www.franklyfrankston.com.au
passion – photography. This former professional photographer’s camera of choice is actually her iPhone, but she also uses a GoPro on the water. “I’ve got spots on my board and paddle to secure it on so I can get different angles. It’s not what equipment you have; it’s how you use it.” Check out SUP Vic Peninsula Pods on Faceboook for expert tips and day trips or @WassupOZ for tuition, and follow Lara’s on-board explorations on Instagram at @frankston_by_the_bay
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Do you finish dressing your Christmas tree then stand back and wonder why it looks like you’ve just grabbed a bucket full of decorations and thrown them at it? Well, this year it can be different. First, make sure the tree is situated firmly and horizontally in its pride of place. A good-quality tree stand is not inexpensive but it will support your tree and keep it upright throughout the Christmas season.
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Second, put your lights on the tree first. Begin at the base of the trunk and work your way up, wrapping them round the branches towards the top of the tree. Next, starting at the top of the tree and working down, begin draping your garlands. Don’t be afraid of mixing it up and using plain and fancy ones on the same tree. Finally, it’s time to hang your ornaments. Choose your favourites first and place them in the most prominent positions. Next, place the larger ornaments evenly throughout the tree, finishing off with any last clip-on ornaments - and don’t forget the angel or star for the top. Now you know how to decorate it easily, you need to make sure you have the perfect tree. The Baden Powell Park Scout Group will be selling gorgeous trees from two locations this year: at the Scout hall on the corner of Baden Powell Drive and Humphries Rd, and from Frankston Bunnings, Frankston Power Centre. Opening hours are each weekend before Christmas in December from 8am-1pm.
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Ben and twins Abrielle and Micha inspect some of the trees the Baden Powell Park Scout Group will be selling this year. To make it even easier and have a totally hassle-free time of it, pre-order your tree and the Scouts will organise the delivery (South Frankston and Mount Eliza only). Just phone 0409 962 449 or order online at bpp. org.au
Main Pic: Stand-up paddle boarder Lara, see pages 6-7; Top: Beach Café, our feature in Fork Talk see pages 64-65; Left: Southside Social, for everything summer, see page 61; Right: Silvers Circus is back to delight audiences, see page 38 Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
National acclaim for Frankston business BY KATE SEARS
Pippa’s poppin’ the champagne after making the finals in two categories at the 2017 Optus My Business Awards.
The CEO of The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston, Pippa Hanson was a finalist in the Health Business of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year categories at last month’s awards in Sydney. “We were nominated by another local business, which made it an even more rewarding experience,” she said. “The health category was new this year too, so what a mark we’ve made.” Pippa told Frankly Frankston the nominations were a great way for her to evaluate her business so she could take a step back to assess which areas were working so well and which could do with a little improvement. “I like to enter competitions like these to also provide recognition to the staff so that they can see what they are a part of and what they’ve achieved. “I shared the night with some extremely inspiring and successful businesses and met some fabulous people. It was inspiring to see how other businesses had branched themselves across Australia, whether online or in physical locations.” This latest success has spurred Pippa and her team to endeavour to enter more competitions and challenge themselves yet again, and they have already set their sights on two next year. Previously, they’d only entered locally, but this national recognition has started something. “I’d like to thank the team, everyone at the Clinic and of course all of our clients who put so much trust and faith in our team.”
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Gus Broersen is happiest when he’s skiing. In fact, keeping this Mount Martha young gun off the slopes is no easy feat. “Once his coach, Coen, insisted he have a day off and he knew the only way that Gus would follow through would be if he took his lift pass from him,” says Gus’s mum, Tammy. Gus, 14, had a scholarship for the Mount Hotham Freeski team for two years when he trained with Coen, Danny, Martin and Al and is a member of the Volkl team. Gus went to the Perisher Winter Sports Club in the Snowy Mountains this season, where he skied every day for five weeks. For five years in a row he has won his favourite event, the Slopestyle, at Hotham, and his greatest achievement to date was this season with a win in the Thredbo Big Air. “I am also really lucky to train with awesome coaches - Leon, Luke, Hayden and Alastair,” Gus says. “I’m going to keep working hard and hopefully I’ll get to represent my country in the future.” While his long-term goal might be to ski for Australia, Gus has his immediate sights set on winning an international event. That’s what he was aiming for this year before an accident derailed his plans; he www.franklyfrankston.com.au
was competing in the US where he achieved a second place but due to an injury had to cut his trip short. Unperturbed, he’s heading to Switzerland with Alastair in 2018. Gus’s family manages a ski lodge at Hotham and he pretty much took to the snow from day one. “He was always playing outside, and even built a jump out the back,” Tammy says. When they saw his commitment to the sport, Tammy and her husband, Rob, decided to enrol him in online distance education, which is ideal for when he travels overseas. “We just want to support him,” Tammy says. “He tries and tries and tries.”
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Georgia set good karma in motion, and now she’s reaping the tasty rewards. In April, Georgia made a raw vegetarian lactose-free cake for herself and her partner, Aaron, and posted a photo of it on Instagram. Now she’s booked out for the next two months filling orders for raw vegan desserts through her business The Kindness Echoes. With a focus on guilt-free products that aren’t harmful to the environment or our bodies, she’s also dedicated her business to generating zero waste. Likewise, Georgia and Aaron try to do the same. They compost, have a worm farm, grow their own fruit and vegetables, re-use containers, and shop
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where they can bag or jar their purchases. Georgia also dehydrates the leftover fruit from her cakes and uses it to decorate them. Such has been the rapid success of The Kindness Echoes it’s tempting to put it down to karma generated by Georgia’s passion for the environment – that and the power of Instagram! “A café messaged me on my private page about my cake. Then one week later I was taking cakes to cafes around Melbourne. It just all fell together.” Currently she’s supplying cafes in Melbourne and Gippsland and getting orders for two birthday cakes a week. She’s also working on an e-book with
ethical chocolate manufacturer The Chocolate Yogi that she makes look like a piece of cake. The Kindness Echoes has grown from something to support her while she studied graphic design at uni to a full-time job. Perhaps fittingly, her stunning cakes look like works of art. “I’ve finally found my creative outlet.” You can meet Georgia and sample her raspberry cheesecake at The Mermaid Sorority Vegan Market on Saturday, January 20, at Frankston Basketball Stadium. For more, go to thekindnessechoes.com. au or follow her cooking travels on Instagram at @ thekindnessechoes
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Frankly Speaking with Danielle Binks BY YAZMINE LOMAX
Danielle Binks, from Langwarrin, is a writer, editor, literary agent and advocate for Australian Young Adult literature. Here’s a look inside her bookish brain! Why is supporting Australian literature, particularly young adult, so important to you? Books create communities, bringing together characters, ideas, writers, words and readers. #LoveOzYA (Love Australian Young Adult Literature) is a way to bring Aussie teens into that community. We’re trying to show them that they are connected to something big, and that the books of their own backyard are putting their stories and their voices on the page. What’s your proudest achievement? Gotta admit, seeing Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology on bookshelves felt pretty darn great! It took two years of editing, plus writing my own story for the collection, and every time I get to visit schools and talk to students about the anthology and the message behind #LoveOzYA, I get goosebumps all over again. What are you currently working on, and what’s next? I’m a literary agent who represents young adult authors specifically so I’m gearing up for a few of mine to have books out in 2018. Among them are Borderland by Graham Akhurst, a YA eco-thriller from a debut Indigenous author, and
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Neverland by Margot McGovern, a dark take on the traditional boarding school novel with sailing, secrets and forbidden romance thrown in. A new format of the #LoveOzYA Anthology will be out in May and I’m also working on a middle-grade book about Operation Safe Haven, when Kosovar refugees were evacuated to Australia in 1999. Do you have any advice for local emerging writers? Think about joining the Australian Society of Authors and/or Writers Victoria – these associations are dedicated to helping writers improve their work and find writing opportunities. Take advantage of all the opportunities we have in Australia to build a writing CV; enter short story competitions, submit your work to unpublished manuscript awards, and apply to be part of the Emerging Writers Festival. These are all chances for you to be edited, get feedback, deal with rejection and affirmation, and build a profile for your name and your work. Why do you love where you live and how does it inspire your work? Frankston Library has been my home away from home since I was a kid, and we’re also very lucky to have Victoria’s oldest general independent bookshop in Robinsons, another bookish institution that has nurtured me since I was a child and continues to meet all my bibliophile needs. Just generally, I think Frankton has provided a great kaleidoscope of people, places and cultures to feed my imagination.
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Frankston’s Milkman Café doesn’t just deliver on excellent coffee, delicious food and top-class customer service – it’s also bringing joy to the life of a young Kenyan boy. Milkman’s wait staff, baristas and chefs are donating part of their wages to 12-year-old orphan Alex Mugo (pictured) through Go Beyond All Borders, a mission organisation that helps orphans, children and families in need by providing hope, love and practical support. It was founded by Caz Holmes - who also happens to be the mother of Milkman’s operations manager, Casey Holmes. “GBAB at the end of the day are the ones doing the great work,” Casey says. “We as a café are just a small part of the community helping out. “As a Milkman family we wanted to make a difference, so all the staff got together and decided on sponsoring a child from Africa. Alex unfortunately lost both of his parents due to HIV/AIDS. He’s a bright young boy who likes dancing, playing basketball and hopes to be a telecommunication engineer when he grows up. We saw a great opportunity and wanted to help.” To find out more, visit @GBAB Go Beyond All Borders on Facebook, email Caz Holmes at holmesc@gobeyonallborders.org or call Caz on 0416 254 646. THE MILKMAN CAFÉ A: 8 Kananook Creek Blvd, Frankston W: milkmancafe.com.au INSTA: @themilkmancafe FB: @themilkmancafe
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Come and pay tribute to a legend When Johnny Famechon’s statue is unveiled in Frankston next month, Gary Luscombe hopes the crowd will be every bit as enthusiastic as the 200,000 people who lined Swanston St in 1969 to welcome home the newly crowned WBC world featherweight champion.
history – and Gary hopes everyone will get along to honour the former King of Moomba and inductee into the Australia Sport Hall of Fame, World Boxing Hall of Fame, Frankston Hall of Fame and Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.
“Johnny is a Frankston and Australian sporting legend,” says Gary, a supporter of the Johnny Famechon Statue Project, which helped the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame raise $128,000 for the 2.1m bronze statue of ‘Fammo’.
“I knew boxing was for me when I punched the bag for the first time at 16. The first fight is the biggest. There are no more nerves after that. You’ve got to knock them out before they get you.”
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Jean-Pierre Famechon was born in Paris in 1945 and grew up in Melbourne. He won 56 of his 67 featherweight bouts and drew six. “I don’t like draws. You want to win,” he told Frankly Frankston in August 2016.
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It might once have been Bangholme’s best-kept secret, but the word is quickly getting out - Eastern Sward Golf Club is a little beauty! An increasing number of golfers are being drawn to this attractive 5000m course, and president Bob Martello says new members as well as community, sporting and retirement groups are always welcome. “We have a lot more ladies playing than ever before,” Bob says. “A lot of juniors have started to join too, which is great.
“One of our highlights was having the Sydney Swans play a game. It was a great plus that was full of excitement and good publicity.” For a relaxing start to your weekend, grab some mates and head along on a Friday night for a round and a beer for just $15. You’ll be more than welcome at the Sward. EASTERN SWARD GOLF CLUB A: cnr Thompson and Worsley roads, Bangholme T: 9775 0363 W: easternswardgc.com.au
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Don’t let mobility issues prevent you from enjoying Frankston beach this summer. Frankston City Council has a beach-accessible wheelchair that’s available to hire for free from the Visitor Information Centre. It’s specially designed to travel across the sand and into shallow water. Photo identification is required and a loan agreement form must be completed when picking up the wheelchair. As a condition is available seven days a week from 9amof use, a second person must accompany the user. The chair 5pm. For bookings, phone 1300 322 842. Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
Dogs of summer If your best friend has four paws, loves walks and is furry, you know that summer means different walking schedules and locations. From now until Saturday, March 31, dogs are not permitted on any Frankston City beach between 9.30am and 7.30pm. At all other times your dog must be on a leash when on a beach and you must carry plastic bags to collect your dog’s waste. There are no free-roam areas for dogs on any Frankston or Seaford beach, but Frankston City Council has designated several reserves as free-roam areas where your pampered pooches can be exercised off-leash as long as they are under your effective control at all times. Some conditions do apply at these areas so make sure to read the signs, and visit frankston.vic.gov.au for further information.
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The Christmas lights have been switched on at 1 Lulworth Place, and between now and Boxing Day they will draw thousands of people to Trevor and Sandra’s house. The Frankston couple have been decorating their house for the past 17 years, and nine years ago they began collecting donations from visitors to give to Frankston Special Development School – raising an incredible $25,000 so far. The lights are on every night from 8.30-10pm - later if it’s busy – so bring the kids along and let them share the real spirit of Christmas. Pictures: Tanya Fry Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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Author continues his remarkable innings BY KATE SEARS
When you’ve written more than 70 books, it’s fair to say that’s almost a sport. Ken Piesse is Australia’s most published living sports writer, with 73 books to his name. His latest is Heroes of the Hour, which focuses on some of the quintessential moments from Australian Test cricket and the game’s legends from Bradman to Lillee and Warnie to Steve Smith. After 35 years at The Age, the Sporting Globe, the Sunday Observer and the Sunday Press, Ken moved into full-time books and now has written or edited 53 books on cricket, 19 on Australian Rules football and one on the Commandoes for his father and his wartime mates. Ken’s move from journalism to books, commentary and public speaking was prompted by the passion his contemporaries such as Mike Sheahan and Paul Heinrichs had for their craft. He wanted to be a specialist sports writer and has been now for 40 years. “As writers you try and make every sentence sing,” says Ken. “Every new book is a favourite. You throw your heart and soul into it – I make it is as succinct as I can and rework it until I’m 100 per cent happy with it.” Ken used to reside in Seaford but now lives in Mount Eliza, where he coaches and plays in the club’s fourth XI. He is signing copies of Heroes of the Hour at the Mount Eliza Newsagency from 10.30am on Saturday, December 16. “I can quote statistics. But I particularly love the stories behind the statistics too, and all the quirky facts. I like to make the reader smile and be fully engaged.” To explore Ken’s impressive body of work, visit cricketbooks.com.au
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Get set for the Frankston Gift The Frankston Gift returns on January 14 after a six-year absence with CORE 24 resuming its position as a major sponsor, and organisers hope it will become one of the city’s premier sporting events. The CORE 24 – 2018 Frankston Gift will be run at Frankston Oval, cnr Young St and Plowman Place, with athletes of all ages and abilities invited to compete in a competitive but fun environment. It will be a similar format to the 130-year-old Stawell Gift, with each athlete allocated a mark or handicap based on their ability, giving them an equal opportunity in their chosen event. Gift races are traditionally held on a grass surface, and records show that a Gift was run in Frankston as early as the 1920s and was last held in Frankston in 2012 under the name The Peninsula Gift. The Frankston Athletic Club is resuming the Gift under the new name and hopes the race will generate its own character and attract national and international level elite
athletes. “These athletes, along with Frankston’s dynamic business community and rich sporting culture, will undoubtedly create one of the city’s leading
sporting events,” the club said. It expects the Gift will attract more than 1000 runners and spectators, many of whom will eat, stay and shop in the area. The CORE 24 – 2018 Frankston Gift team’s mission is to create stronger ties within the community by bringing individuals, businesses and sporting bodies together for a premier community and sporting event. The team also hopes the Gift will support businesses and sponsors, boost Frankston’s reputation as a healthy sporting community, provide a fun and innovative environment for all ages, and provide equal prize money for men and women to promote equality in sport. CORE 24 also supports many other community and sporting clubs, including Frankston Football Club, Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston Heat Cricket Club. CORE 24 – 2018 FRANKSTON GIFT W: frankstongift.com.au FB: frankstongift INSTA: @frankstongift Photo by Jamesons Photography
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Uniform Hub now here to serve you If you’re looking for work wear (including personal protective equipment), sports club apparel, chef’s wear or medical scrubs, Hooded Lyfe’s new Uniform Hub in Skye Rd, Frankston, has it all. From one-off purchases to bulk orders, this family-owned and operated business provides superior customer service, supplying highquality products in a range of materials, colours and personalised graphics. Director Todd Simmons is passionate about servicing the needs of his community and sells the best work and sporting gear at affordable prices. “We stock popular uniforms and PPE gear all year round, as well as sourcing items for our customers who like to personalise their order,” Todd says. “No job is out of reach for us. If we don’t have it, we will get it for you. So come in and visit us today and enjoy free parking and hassle-free shopping.” The Uniform Hub is open daily from 8.30am-4.30pm. HOODED LYFE’S UNIFORM HUB A: Office 4, 18-28 Skye Rd, Frankston T: 0451 947 437 E: todd@hoodedlyfe.com.au W: hoodedlyfe.com.au
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Moor success for funding campaign Work on an overhaul of mooring facilities at Inner Harbour Marina is expected to start in January after a two-year funding campaign by the Carrum and Patterson Lakes Forum.
Stage 1 of the $700,000 project will include a floating pontoon jetty and eight berths, with space for a dedicated shared berth for either Victoria Police or the Volunteer Coast Guard. Stage 2 will provide another four berths, an extra gangway, and enhancements to walkways. It will be paid for under the State Government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program and is expected to be completed by mid-March. Forum founder Cameron Howe said the overhaul would boost Patterson Lakes’ credentials as a boating destination. “Residents have been calling for these upgrades for years to meet demand from recreational users and to transform this eyesore into a space that can be enjoyed by the community.” Patterson Lakes resident Jeanette Shone felt the project would only bring the community closer. “We are thrilled to hear that this exciting project will be ready for use soon,” she said. The mooring facilities at the marina, which is accessible to the public and sits behind Harbour Plaza shopping centre, had posed a safety risk to those wishing to moor and failed to meet demand from recreational boat owners. The campaign was backed by Kingston City Council and its success was described by Cr Tamsin Bearsley as “warmly welcomed”. The council has agreed to be responsible for the maintenance costs, and residents will be organising a celebration to welcome the new investment once open for use.
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A group of Frankston children have been as busy as little bees, joining other kids from across the Peninsula and the Melbourne metro region to create a ‘bug hotel’ for our beneficial insects. The youngsters are members of Natured Kids, a Junior Landcare group run by Frankston freelance teacher Narelle Debenham that meets each week to work on projects for nature. Narelle got the idea for the latest project after a recent trip to Europe, during which she saw many bug hotels that had been built by young people and installed in parks, forests, kindergartens and schools. Narelle recruited the help of the Mornington Men’s Shed to build a frame for the hotel and the young Natured Kids members collected gumnuts, seed pods and other material to fill the structure, creating a habitat and shelter for native bees and wasps, hover flies, beetles and the many other beneficial insects that are critically important as pollinators and pest controllers. It has been placed in the Balcombe Estuary public reserve between
7-9 Century Drive in Mount Martha. “This structure will positively assist the natural ecosystem by providing a safe nesting place for these beneficial bugs to shelter and raise their young and is complemented by the under-planting of pollen-laden plants,” Narelle says. As well as helping our beneficial insects, whose numbers are declining through pesticide use and habitat loss due to urbanisation, the bug hotel project and other Natured Kids initiatives instil a love and appreciation of nature in children, raise environmental awareness among the wider community and promote intergenerational learning by involving members of the Mornington Men’s Shed. “These young people show so much enthusiasm when working together on environmental projects, and such deep, meaningful and long-lasting experiences would not be possible without the participation of the Men’s Shed.” For more information about Natured Kids, phone Narelle on 0431 791 379.
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Expansion plans for Frankston Hospital Seven new operating theatres, 115 more beds and an expanded maternity department are part of a proposed multi-million dollar expansion of Frankston Hospital. The expansion blueprint has been unveiled by Peninsula Health, with a detailed feasibility plan for the $200-$300 million development scheduled to be completed in February. Peninsula Health’s acting chief executive officer, David Anderson, said the blueprint “details our
vision for Frankston Hospital and the longer-term vision for a future health and education precinct with Monash University”. The precinct would include dedicated clinical teaching and research spaces operated in conjunction with the university. The hospital’s chief operating officer, Brendon Gardner, said the expansion would transform the hospital into a world-leading teaching hospital and research institution and was integral to meeting the community’s health care needs over the next
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two decades. “In order to continue to deliver worldclass health care to the local community, we need the facilities to match the expertise of our doctors and nurses,” Mr Gardner said. “The health and education precinct will help us attract the best and brightest minds to Frankston so we can meet new health challenges in the coming decades head-on.” Mr Anderson estimated the expansion project would generate 1000 new jobs in the area, half of which would be permanent positions.
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Chiropractor Dr Janine Ritchie is now consulting from Frankston Family Chiropractic in Frankston.
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Dr Janine Ritchie has returned to the Mornington Peninsula and is now practising at Frankston Family Chiropractic. Janine spent most of the previous decade working in Mornington and Mount Eliza before moving to South Australia for a few years, so many Peninsula residents will be familiar with the high level of skill and
experience she brings to the practice. Janine completed her science degree in the 1990s and worked as a microbiologist in the food industry and as a research assistant in the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research’s auto-immunity and transplantation department. She then decided to turn her hand to healing and completed her Masters of Chiropractic. Drawing on her wide-ranging experience, Janine focuses on gentle, low-force techniques to improve the function of the nervous system and help you achieve greater health. She also uses low-level (cold) laser therapy to relieve pain and reduce inflammation caused by damaged tissue. Janine says she loves the diversity that comes from working in a family practice, so whatever your age or walk of life, make an appointment to see her at Frankston Family Chiropractic on 9783 9980. FRANKSTON FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC A: 62 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston T: 9783 9980 W: frankstonfamilychiro.com.au
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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Everything changes from the routine to hustle and bustle, the joy of the season, the spirit of festivity and generosity and, for women, the pleasure of buying and having a new outfit for Christmas Day. A very regular comment made by many of these women as they walk into Yo-Ko Original Boutique is how bright and beautiful are the colours this summer season, including tangerine, blue shades, pink, mint and red, to name just a few. Yo-Ko has a gorgeous range of labels including Boho, Blue Soul, the ever-popular Zen Garden and Sanctum, and a label that Yo-Ko is restocking - Café Latte, which is proving to be a winner. Currently in stock are cotton dresses, maxi/longer length dresses and skirts, tops and tunics, pants and jeans, summer sandals, scarves, mini bags and clutches, and lots of jewellery. In fact, accessories such as scarves and jewellery are a winner for those special or lastminute gifts for Christmas, and at the starting price of just $19.95, you can’t go wrong! Come and see the friendly staff at Yo-Ko soon, and please note the new trading hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm (Friday night 6pm), and the third Sunday of the month only (Farmer’s Market Day) 11am to 4pm. YO-KO ORIGINAL BOUTIQUE A: 10 Station St, Seaford T: 9782 4442 PICTURED: A glimpse of Yo-Ko’s colourful summer stock: dresses, summer sandals, and jewellery. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Frankston Arts Centre launched its new season on Thursday, November 30, with a preview of coming shows followed by an exclusive after-party. The foyer was decorated like a cruise ship and guests were invited aboard as they dived into the sea of arts. Photos: Daryl Gordon
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arts events leisure Young and old descended on Young and Davey streets in their thousands for Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 25. There was live music, rides, entertainment, the Little Beauty Market – and of course a visit from Santa - before the festival culminated in the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree and a magnificent fireworks display. Photos: Steve Brown
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Distinguished curator Lisa Byrne has been appointed the new director at McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery. Lisa (pictured right) has an impressive and varied career as a director/curator in Victoria, NSW and the ACT across local, state and national arts organisations. She has held significant curatorial roles in both research and practice at Monash and RMIT universities and leadership roles in several contemporary arts organisations in Australia, including the Australian Centre for Photography and Canberra Contemporary Art Space. Lisa was closely involved in the development of the arts and culture
program for Realm, a library learning and cultural centre in the newly redeveloped Ringwood Town Square. As curator for the Maroondah City Council she was responsible for its art collection and she successfully negotiated several major cultural gift donations by leading Australian artists. In welcoming Lisa, McClelland’s Board of Trustees also paid tribute to the vital transition work of strategic manager Maudie Palmer AO. MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE PARK + GALLERY A: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin T: 9789 1671 W: mcclellandgallery.com
Siri Hayes, Wanderer above a sea of images 2009 (detail), type C photograph, 108.0 x 135.0 cm, Monash University Collection. Purchased 2015. Courtesy of the artist and Monash University Museum of Art
Framing Nature presents selected works from McClelland’s historical collection and recent acquisitions augmented by key loaned works, to explore diverse visual and conceptual approaches to nature.
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arts events leisure Roll up, roll up your sleeves and get your tickets now to avoid missing out! Mornington will host Silvers Circus from Wednesday, January 3, until Sunday, January 28.
Established in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world-class family entertainment and fun and is one of the world’s Top 10 circuses. Silvers presents all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, and is dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all over the world. You’ll see such jaw-dropping acts as The Wheel of Steel, The Globe of Death, The Roman Rings, Cloud Swing and Juggling Monchito, as well as hoola hoops, clowns, illusionists and unicycle performers – all kept in line by the Ringmaster.
line-up of international artists, tantalising tricks, Las Vegas-style illusions and captivating production techniques. With heating and cooling capabilities under the big top, it’s the ideal entertainment for little kids and big kids regardless of the weather. Keep your eyes peeled on Frankly Frankston’s Facebook page for an exciting competition. SILVERS CIRCUS A: Bata Shoe Grounds, 1158 Nepean Highway, Mornington W: www.silverscircus.com.au and ticketmaster.com.au
The whole family will enjoy a twohour action-packed show that is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a classic circus experience. Witness the stunning
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Here comes Santa Claus … and he’s in his board shorts with his sights set on the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival. Back for its fourth year, the carnival is open from 2pm every day from Friday, December 22, until Sunday, January 14, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. One of the highlights will be the free New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the child-friendly time of 9.30pm. This year’s carnival will also include fantastic food from the owners of Mordialloc’s Bang Bang, who will spoil www.franklyfrankston.com.au
customers with their Asian fusionstyle treats. There will be plenty of rides for the whole family, and children who want to try every one will have ample opportunity to do so - there are two sessions each day, between 2-5pm and 5-8pm, and kids can use their All You Can Ride wristbands until they’re exhausted. The Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival is at Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc. SMART AMUSEMENTS A: 19-21 Urban St, Braeside T: 9555 6606
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The Waterfront Festival serves up a feast of free family fun Frankston’s most anticipated free summer festival is back bigger and better than ever as it celebrates 19 years of beachside fun for the whole family. The Waterfront Festival will move to February 10-11 to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay on its journey through our beautiful bayside city in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Waterfront Festival is a much-loved community event that attracts residents and visitors to the sunsoaked beach at the Frankston Waterfront for two spectacular days of live music, beach and water sports, market stalls, delicious food, wine, cider and craft beer. As well as the Queen’s Baton Relay on Sunday, February 11, other festival highlights throughout the weekend will include Sammy J, The Bamboos, Pierce Brothers, Jakubi and more; the beer, wine and cider garden; beach and water sports; Food Truck Square festival dining; children’s entertainment; and a spectacular fireworks display. The Waterfront Festival is located on the Frankston Waterfront on Saturday, February 10, from 11am10pm; and Sunday, February 11, from 11am-8pm. Entry is free but costs apply for rides, food and amusements. And with the Blessing of the Waters on January 6, the Australian Beach Games from January 26-28 and Sand Sculpting Australia’s exhibition on every day through until April 25, the Frankston Waterfront really is the centre of your summer fun. FRANKSTON EVENTS W: visitfrankston.com INSTA: @frankstonevents FB: @frankstonevents
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Line the streets and cheer as Frankston City welcomes the Queen’s Baton in the lead-up to the Gold Coast XXI 2018 Commonwealth Games. Everyone’s invited to join in the fun and excitement as 18 local legends carry the baton over land and sea across Frankston City from 4.306pm on Sunday, February 11. All eyes will be on the bayside city in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on the Gold Coast on Wednesday, April 4.
Frankston City Mayor Colin Hampton said: “The Queen’s Baton Relay is a rare opportunity to shine a light on the people and places that help make our community truly great. I encourage everyone to come out and join in the celebrations and cheer on your local baton-bearers.” Baton-bearers of all abilities who inspire others were chosen
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to showcase their sporting achievements and community contribution to the world. The 18 Frankston chosen ones who will carry the baton are: Anthony Callea, N’arweet Carolyn Briggs (Respected Elder of the Boon Wurrung people), Debbie Flintoff-King, Jane Jelekainen, Robert Kabbas, Dan Langelaan, Christopher May, Lisa McLeish, Sarah Miller, Tina Miller, Bailey Miller, Darren Murphy, Paul Olsson, Ray Peak, John Pingiaro, Mathew Rizzo, Trevor Vincent and Jake Ward.
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Baton relay shines light on our achievers
Gold Coast 2018 Ambassador Sally Pearson OAM with the Queen’s Baton
N’arweet Carolyn Briggs
Young Veterans founder Christopher May said: “It’s a great honour to be chosen to carry the Queen’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games next year. We have so many great people that do wonders in our communities and to be nominated and selected was a fantastic surprise and (an) absolute privilege.” For the best locations to view the relay, please see the map provided (opposite).
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Showing at Hoyts, Wells St, Frankston Adapted from R.J. Palacio’s 2012 novel, Wonder tells the story of Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a brainy 10-year-old boy born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects growth and development of the head, resulting in facial abnormalities. After years of home schooling him and knowing he can’t be shielded from the world for ever, his mother Isabel (Julia Roberts) comes to a decision with his father Nate (Owen Wilson) that Auggie will begin fifth grade at a regular school. Despite principal Mr Tushman (an under-stated Mandy Patinkin) and homeroom teacher Mr Browne (Daveed Diggs) having his back, school was never going to be a walk in the park for a boy who’s had 27 surgeries since he was born. Auggie hasn’t even made it through the end of his first day before his Star Wars Padawan braid has him dubbed ‘Barf Hideous’ by classmate Julian, who is “one of those kids who acts sweet in front of adults but not so nice in front of other kids”. Ordinarily, these sorts of films are packed with so much saccharine they can be hard to stomach. However, director Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) manages to trace a year in the life of Auggie and those around him in a way that delivers an on-point message without ramming it down viewers’ throats. Wonder offers a lesson in kindness for children
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Music Festival in the Village An enticing array of emerging and established bands has been confirmed for Gig on the Green in Mount Eliza Village on Saturday, February 3. Visitors to the free community festival will be spoilt for choice, no matter what their tastes. The line-up includes Blues Mountain, The Ben Whiting Band, SugaTree, Ben Jansz (pictured), Del Sinki, Young Vincent, Chango TRee, Slumplifter, Andy Phillips and the evergreen Captain Spalding. Based on the Village Green outside Canadian Bay Hotel, the music will run from 2-8pm outdoors, with supporting performances in local cafes and www.franklyfrankston.com.au
restaurants ‘til late. A family activity zone will be based in nearby Rotary Park. So leave the car at home and head into the heart of Mount Eliza to enjoy another amazing, foot-tapping festival. It’s all about bringing the community together, and it’s the community that makes our little Village so special! Gig on the Green is brought to you by hardworking local traders and the Mount Eliza Chamber of Commerce. Details: facebook.com/GigontheGreen3930
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Seniors’ Program
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One of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers is coming to Frankston for two sensational shows. Silvie Paladino is well-known to TV viewers from her appearances on Carols By Candlelight and has performed throughout Australia, Asia and London’s West End. Accompanied by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will entertain you with songs from her vast repertoire, including classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.
The Voice of Silvie Paladino is at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, February 9, at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are $20 and can be booked on theFAC.com.au, in person at the centre or by calling 9784 1060. Complimentary refreshments will be served before each show, and you can make a day of it and enjoy a two-course lunch at noon – a perfect opportunity for groups and clubs to catch up. Seats will fill up fast so it’s best to book early. FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au
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Friendships tested in thrilling drama The Murray family have been farming the land along the Darling River for five generations. For Tom Murray, it’s all he’s ever known. When his childhood friends Lucy and Billy reappear, deep friendships are tested and long-buried secrets are finally awakened – and Tom must make the long journey downstream to reconcile past wrongs and to fight for his wife. From the multi-award-winning screenwriter of Last Cab to Darwin comes a thrilling new www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Australian drama, brought to you by the producers and creative team behind Stones In His Pockets and with Grant Cartwright in the title role. Thomas Murray and the Upside Down River will be performed at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, March 10, at 7.30pm. Tickets are $27-$57 and can be booked on theFAC.com.au, in person at Frankston Arts Centre or by calling 9784 1060. FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au
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It’s game on at Frankston Waterfront Lock in the weekend of January 26-28 for the entire family and get down to the Frankston Waterfront for free entry to a mammoth festival of live music, food trucks, sporting fun and more. After an astoundingly successful first year in 2017, Australian Beach Games 2018 will descend on six cities
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in five states at six spectacular beach locations - and it all starts right here in Frankston. Visitors can do as little or as much as they want. There are numerous sports on offer to enter as an individual or a team, or you can just come along for a bite to eat and enjoy the music and the fantastic atmosphere. The Australian Beach Games is a
great way to keep your fitness and sporting prowess going during the summer holidays while having a great time with friends. Registrations are now open at australianbeachgames.com. au for all sorts of sports, including 3x3 basketball, netball, frisbee, touch, handball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis and more. There’s even a free chess tournament for anyone who likes to
take things a little more slowly. Imagine a weekend of playing sport on the beach with your mates, followed by a cold one and a bite to eat while listening to live music down by the pier as the sun sets. It doesn’t get much better than that! Go to australianbeachgames.com. au for details and follow the games on Facebook @ozbeachgames and Instagram @australianbeachgames.
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Safety and fun at the heart of fencing club Fencing is a sport of strength and strategy that is both elegant and stylish. Mount Martha’s Touché Fencing Club provides training and competition for anyone interested in learning this traditional yet progressive sport in an encouraging and safe environment. Predominantly focusing on the epee (duelling sword), which can be mastered by any keen sportsman or woman from the age of 10 upwards, this family friendly club has two coaches on Thursday evenings who provide constant feedback. Veteran fencer Danny Robson is the winner of the Australian Men’s Veteran national title and Murray Thompson has a physiotherapy background, which means both men bring different skills to the club’s program. “Fencing develops a strong sense of ethics, respect and self-worth,” says club member Paul Baker. “Competing is fun, and it is great as a parent to watch your child develop into an agile and strong person who is respectful yet determined. You can compete on a national level or just develop skills. Either way, you become more focused and fit.”
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Touché Fencing Club provides all the gear you’ll need to get started, including uniforms, masks and blades, and you’re welcome to come along and try first to see whether this sport is for you. There’s an introduction to fencing on the first Thursday of every month and lessons are only $10 thereafter. You can fence on a casual or social basis or book in for the whole term. “Safety and fun are Touché Fencing Club’s top priority,” Paul says. “We are a social club that holds fundraisers and sausage sizzles, and most parents stay to watch their children’s classes. Everyone is welcome.” En garde! TOUCHÉ FENCING CLUB A: Osborne Primary School gym room 120 Craigie Rd, Mount Martha T: 0405 237 658 (Rhydian) E: Rhyd.clarke@gmail.com W: touchefencingclub.org.au
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Dazzle your loved ones with a Stellar Christmas gift Here’s some fantastic news – the hottest new event on the entertainment calendar is coming to Frankston City! Created by three friends – Carly, Jasmine and Sarah – the Stellar Short Film Festival is a premium outdoor festival being held on Saturday, March 3, on the lawns of the stunning McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin. Stellar will showcase the best award-winning Australian short films from 2017, with entries by invitation only. Films will compete on the night for prizes, with winners selected by a panel of judges made up of high-profile creatives, as well as an audience choice award. The charismatic Stellar MC is actor/producer/director/writer Scott Major, and there’s an exciting line-up of judges to be announced in the coming weeks. General admission ticket holders can relax with an www.franklyfrankston.com.au
afternoon of musical entertainment from DJ Nige – complete with his 1970 Kombi van – as well as play lawn games or wander around the park before enjoying the films and their gourmet picnic pack. VIP ticket holders will indulge in a cocktail-style dinner party with drinks before the screenings, plus receive a gourmet show bag, have access to the indoor gallery, a VIP bar, special entertainment, reserved seating, and an invitation to the Stellar after-party. There’ll be a mini dessert market featuring mouthwatering gourmet-flavoured popcorn, cookies, fudge, cupcakes and more from local producers, as well as a selection of local wines, beers, and coffee available for purchase. Stellar is proudly supported by major sponsor Illumin8, the Mount Eliza accounting firm with a whole lot of personality. Tickets are on sale now at stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au and make the ultimate ‘Stellar’ Christmas present. DEC/JAN SUMMER 2018
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The picturesque Emu Plains Reserve in Balnarring will once again be transformed into a stunning open-air cinema this summer, giving filmgoers the opportunity to enjoy a magical movie experience underneath the towering stringybark gums. For an evening the whole family will adore, come early for some amazing live local entertainment,
mouthwatering food and a bar stocked with the Peninsula’s own Chirping Bird Wines and Red Hill Brewery beers. Gift certificates are now available online and make the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends. The season will run from January 3-12. Gates open at 6.30pm and the movies begin at sundown (about 8.45pm). Tickets start from $10, with children under 5 admitted free, and are available at stringybarkcinema. com
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Markets of Frankston Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: Second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary Emu Plains Market: Saturday, December 16, 9am-2pm, & January 6 & 20; 3–8pm, Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring Racecourse, Coolart Rd Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston Little Beauty in the Park: 4th Saturday of the month OctoberApril, Christmas Market Saturday, December 23, 10am-3pm, Beauty Park Frankston Mount Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday www.franklyfrankston.com.au
of month, Mt Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm Pearcedale Farmers Market:Third Saturday of month 8am-1pm at Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Plaza Palooza: Every Tuesday, 9am4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday of month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford Vegan Makers Market. Big Bayside & Peninsula Edition: Saturday, January 20, 10am-3pm, Frankston Basketball Stadium, 90 Bardia Avenue, Seaford Wells Street Market: Every Thursday, 8am-2pm, Wells St, Frankston
FESTIVAL CONNECTS The Peninsula Health & Wellbeing Festival, held at The Garden in Frankston on November 18-19, gave families a free opportunity to connect with wonderful exhibitors who showcased a range of holistic and healthy products and services. Visitors were also able to buy tickets to a series of informative seminars. Photos: Melanie Day Photography DEC/JAN SUMMER 2018
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WHAT’S ON FREE LISTINGS TUESDAYS Mid-afternoon Women’s Workout: Every Tues 2-3pm; Frankston South Community & Recreation Centre, 55 Towerhill Rd Frankston. Big Bucks Bingo at the Bowl: 7.30pm; prizes up to $100k; bar; City of Frankston Bowling Club
WEDNESDAYS Weekly Wednesday Walking Group, Gateway Shopping Centre; 230 Cranbourne Frankston Rd, Langwarrin; 7.45am-8.45am
THURSDAYS Rotary Club of Frankston: 6pm Frankston International Motor Inn, 389 Nepean Hwy; visiting Rotarians welcome; secretary.rcf@gmail.com Open Mic at the Green: Every 3rd Thur; Yamala Bowling Club; free; performers welcome; FB- @OpenMic-At-The-Green; from June 15
Swing Dance Lessons: Every Thurs 7pm; Swing Patrol Frankston; City of Frankston Bowling Club; swingpatrol. com.au FRIDAYS Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society - Public Viewing Nights: 8pm 1st Friday of month; The Briars; Bookings essential; mpas.asn.au; ph: 0419 253 252. The Peninsula Jazz Club; 3rd Friday, (ex. May & Dec); Patterson Lakes Community Centre; Thompson Rd; 8-11pm; peninsulajazzclub.com.au; Tix: Harry 0422 657 634
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Barefoot bowls & free BBQ: Commencing after Xmas; Yamala Park Bowling Club; Dunstan St, Frankston South; arvo-dusk; Call 9787 5638 for other times
SATURDAYS Frankston Food Swap: Swap excess vegies from your patch, old jam jars, seedlings or homemade pickles. 2nd Sat of month; 1pm; Coffee on Kareela Café 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston; all welcome. Frankston Writers and Poets Society: informal meetings at Frankston Library in the long room; 2nd Sat of month; 10.30am-1pm SUNDAYS The Little French Deli: Live jazz or blues 3.30-6.30pm; 524 Nepean Hwy Bonbeach; 9776 0855
Lawn Bowls: Free bowls tuition; first Sun of month, 10am-noon; City of Frankston Bowling Club; ph. 0418 331 377 UNTIL TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 Christmas Lights Display: 15 years strong; donations welcome for Frankston Special Development School; 8.30pm-10.30pm: stays on later for busy nights; 1 Lulworth Place, Frankston
UNTIL JANUARY 25 National Summer Reading Club, Frankston City Libraries; more details library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ whats_on
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UNTIL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18 Mornington Peninsula Regional Art Gallery presents ‘Coast’ – Dunns Rd, Mornington; 5950 1580
FRIDAY DECEMBER 15 Mornington Christmas Twilight Market: Peninsula Community Theatre; 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 4pm-8pm; free entry & parking; food trucks; vegan products & much more; themelbournecollective.net Somerville Carols by Candle Light – 6-10pm; Fruit Growers Reserve, Station St, Somerville; Somerville CFA 0419 305 593
FRIDAY–SUNDAY DECEMBER 15-17 Christmas Tree Festival: Free kids activities & Santa visits; The Anglican Centre, Cnr Octavia St & Albert Rd, Mornington; Fri 4pm-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm; 5975 0198; www.mmmanglican.org.au;
SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 Cooking Class: Patch 2 Plate Georgie Bass Cafe and Cookery; corner Cook & Wood streets, Flinders; 4pm – 6.30pm; flindershotel.com.au SAT & SUNDAY DECEMBER 16-17 Whistlewood Gallery presents Chrismas Salon Exhibition 11-4pm; Whistlewood Gallery, 642 Shoreham Rd, Shoreham; 5989 8282; www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au DECEMBER 16 – APRIL 25 Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition; Frankston Waterfront; Tix visitfrankston.com
SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols; 5-10pm; Belvedere Reserve, Seaford
Cruden Farm Open Day: Wander at your leisure & picnic; 60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin, enter via Cranhaven Rd; entry-$20-$35pp; bookings ess; crudenfarm@icloud.com or Barbara 9789 1676 THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 Main Street Mornington Family Christmas & Night Trading 5-7pm
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Frankston Gratitude Solstice 6-7pm; Pier Promenade, Frankston; Register on the day DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 14 The Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival: 2pm until late, Peter Scullin Reserve; free NYE fireworks 9.30pm; closed 24&25 December; smartamusements.com.au; SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 Christmas Carols in the Park; With special guest Jimmy Giggle; 5.30pm; Mornington Park
SUNDAY DECEMBER 31 2018 Australian Flying Fifteen Sailing Championships Mornington Yacht Club, 2 Schnapper Point Dve, Mornington; morningtonyc.net.au DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 10 PLOS - The Little Mermaid Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston; $39 - $52; artscentre.
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JANUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 4 Whistlewood Gallery presents 20/20 A Sense of Place 2018 – www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au; JANUARY 3 – JANUARY 28 Silvers Circus: Bata Grounds, 1158 Nepean Hwy, Mornington; adults from $35 & children from $25; tix from; ticketmaster, circus, 0413 844 241, or 0413 880 044
JANUARY 3 – JANUARY 5 Stringybark Cinema: Cinema under the stars; gates open 6.30pm; live music & street food; tix from $10; children under 5 free; for movie sessions: stringybarkcinema.com.au SATURDAY JANUARY 6 Blessing of the Waters; 9.30am5pm; Frankston Waterfront
SUNDAY JANUARY 7 Under The Southern Stars - Hastings Foreshore Reserve, Marine Parade, Hastings; new summer festival headlined by Jimmy Barnes; 1pm - 10pm; cost; $109; underthesouthernstars.com.au MONDAY–FRIDAY JANUARY 8-12 38th Annual Summer Music School Musicians ages 5-19 with little to no experience; Mt Eric Secondary College, Robinsons Rd, Frankston South; 5975 8841; peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au More Free Listings on our Website
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the business Frankston’s reputation as a centre of hospitality excellence has proved well deserved after a sterling showing in the 2017 Australian Hotels Association (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. Somerville Hotel won Best Regional Pub Bar and Kings Creek Hotel in Hastings took out Best Regional Gaming Venue With 50 Machines or Less at the November 21 awards. On top of that, The Cheeky Squire’s Dale Payne was a finalist for Chef of the Year, Somerville Hotel was a finalist in the Best Regional PubTAB, Best Regional Pub Bar and Best Regional Gaming Venue With 50 Machines or Less categories, while Kings Creek Hotel made the finals of the Best Regional Family Dining and Best Regional PubTAB categories. It was a stellar night all round for the Peninsula, with Rye Hotel winning the Best Environmental Initiative award and a host of other venues and staff members making the finals in a range of categories. They included Narelle Lougoon from The Dava Hotel in Mount Martha for Excellence in Service; Steeples Mornington and Rosebud Hotel for Best Regional Casual Dining; Steeples Mornington for Best Regional PubTAB and Best Regional Gaming Venue With 51 Machines or More; the Dava Hotel for Best Redeveloped Hotel – Gaming and Best Marketed Hotel; and Rye www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Hotel for Heart Of The Community and Best Hotel Accommodation. Kelly’s Motor Club Hotel in Cranbourne won the Overall Regional Hotel of the Year award, while The Garden State Hotel was named Overall Metropolitan Hotel of the Year. The People’s Choice Award went to The Flying Horse Bar and Brewery in Warrnambool. PICTURED: Dale Payne (centre, with The Cheeky Squire kitchen crew) was a finalist in the Chef of the Year category at the 2017 Australian Hotels Association (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. DEC/JAN SUMMER 2018
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Like many businesses on the Peninsula, Netfocus IT is preparing for the summer migration to the seaside suburbs. With sunshine comes crowds strolling past HQ with beach towels and, no doubt, iPhones in hand. As we’ve all come to realise, ‘free time’ no longer means ‘screen-free time’, and Netfocus IT’s Remote Access solutions have expanded the boundaries of work beyond the
office. This flexibility is a key factor in striving for the elusive work-life balance, but it raises an interesting question: beyond the networked office environment, who is managing your home IT? How secure is the data you’ve accumulated over time? If you’re lucky, Santa may deliver a new iPad, and the festive celebrations that follow, along with holiday travels or beach time, are sure to result in an abundance of photos, uploads and Insta posts. With that comes an opportunity to consider your family IT network,
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ensuring valuable data such as photos, contacts and apps are protected from device damage, loss or theft. The team at Netfocus IT HQ are instore to assist you with genuine care and trusted support. As Authorised Apple Service Providers and Resellers, they’re fully qualified to assess, repair and service your Apple and PC devices. Beyond that, data management and retrieval,
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New mayor gets on with the jobs Tackling Frankston’s high unemployment rate will be a priority for new mayor Colin Hampton. The city was “well and truly on the move”, Cr Hampton said, but the number of jobless remained a concern for him and the council. “With cranes in the sky transforming our city centre into a bustling hub of activity, Frankston City is getting closer to its goal of becoming the lifestyle capital of Victoria. Together with these major redevelopments of our city, a key priority of mine and this council is tackling unemployment so we can create better and more prosperous outcomes for the residents of Frankston City. “It is an unfortunate reality that Frankston City has one of the highest levels of unemployment in Victoria. However, we are committed to advocating to both levels of government to deliver more jobs to our community.”
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Cr Hampton has served a total of 14 years non-consecutively on the council since first being elected in 1987 and replaces Cr
Brian Cunial in the top job. Cr Lillian O’Connor will serve as his deputy for the next 12 months, replacing Cr Steve Toms.
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We don’t have to tell you that summer is all about your contentment and the outdoors, but we will tell you where to experience it all in one beautiful location. The Craft & Co Farm in Bangholme, just minutes from Frankston near Patterson River, is a 16ha working winery and vineyard that abounds with outdoor activities to refresh your senses, from a walk in the botanicals and kitchen garden to a picnic on the grass or a game of bocce. Make sure you visit the onsite cellar door, café and bar to indulge your taste buds too. There’s plenty of space for the kids to run around and try their hand at volleyball or soccer while you relax with a glass of wine from the Farm’s new range, and don’t forget to pick up a cellar door pack – they make excellent Christmas gifts. The Craft & Co Farm is open Thursday to Saturday from 9am-5.30pm and Sundays from 11am-5pm. THE CRAFT & CO FARM A: 170 Riverend Rd, Bangholme T: 9773 4880 W: thecraftandco.com.au/the-farm
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keep you going. Try the Passionfruit & White Chocolate Martini, Sherbert Mojito or a Bubblegum Sour. You’ll find every flavour to quench your thirst - perfect to wash down the mouthwatering burgers or fancy fries. And if you haven’t tried Southside’s Mac n Cheese nuggets yet, you haven’t lived! SOUTHSIDE SOCIAL A: 433 Nepean Highway, Frankston W: southsidesocial.com.au FB: @southsidesocial INSTA: @southsidesocial
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BY KATE SEARS Enjoy all-day breakfast on weekends “There’s a lovely walk along Kananook at One Pear Tree café, serving Creek towards our café from the beach great food and a quality selection and pier,” says owner Jane. “We of wines and beers including some also welcome bike riders and people Mornington Peninsula varieties. travelling along the Nepean Highway to grab a coffee on their way to work.” This recently renovated house has been turned into a quaint but trendy café. It has a lovely alfresco area and a garden setting that’s simply inviting you to drop in for a coffee and bite to eat. It’s a cosy and homely atmosphere with eating areas in separate rooms, including a dining room seating up to 12 people for business meetings or private dining next to a gorgeous open fire. One Pear Tree also has a delightful selection of homewares and gifts. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
One Pear Tree is ideally located close to the centre of Frankston, with parking at the rear. This friendly café is open 7am-4pm seven days a week and will be staying open until 8.30pm on Fridays starting in January, serving tapas, light meals and cheese boards. ONE PEAR TREE A: 372 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9781 0077 FB: @onepeartree DEC/JAN SUMMER 2018
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John Christou (pictured left) has been head chef at the Beach Café Seaford for four years and has worked in the industry for 23 years. John has certificates 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery, Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment and a Diploma of Hospitality Management – so you’re in very talented hands. Please describe your menu selections at the Beach Café Seaford. Menu selections are fresh, modern and cater for all customers’ dietary requirements What trend are you loving at the moment? I enjoy the trend that Melbourne at the moment has become more of a breakfast/brunch place. A lot of places and chefs are re-creating some old dishes from years gone by, and are now putting their own twists on them. For those who aren’t familiar with your restaurant, give us some insight into what makes you different. Our venue is located right on the beach, and our greatest asset would be our view, combined with my wealth of knowledge about flavours, textures and balance. I aim to make www.franklyfrankston.com.au
our customers’ taste buds dance with pleasure. Please tell us a little about your professional background? I have been in the industry for 23 years and have owned cafes and restaurants in Melbourne. I have also worked as a head chef in some of Melbourne’s top restaurants and function centres. What is your style in the kitchen? I’m a hands-on chef. I love to be on the tools. People have often said to me that my style is large and in charge. I’m always up for a challenge.
I like to spend time with my kids and family. I’m also a very keen fisherman. I really enjoy fishing and look forward to the opportunity every time I get to go out on the water to wet a line. What do you love most about what you do? I love to create dishes, sauces and food in general. I have a real passion for the industry. I thrive in fastpaced, high-volume turnover and believe that once you have your preparations and organisation in
place, you could face and produce many meals. We as chefs are like artists. Our blank canvas is our plate; we create, design and put our own twist on that plate. Any advice for aspiring chefs? It is a very hard industry, and we never stop learning. You have to learn to have a thick skin. I abide by four rules that have helped me through my career: be impeccable with your work; don’t take anything personally; don’t make assumptions; and always do your best.
What ingredient do you love using in your summer dishes? I love to use roquette, berries and all stone fruits. They all work well together, and are a delight and refreshing. I also like to use a lot of seafood, fresh fish and crustaceans. I think that it is a complement, especially being on the beach. What do your customers love about your menu? I believe that the customers love the uniqueness of using fresh and local produce in my menu, and on my weekly specials. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? DEC/JAN SUMMER 2018
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The Queenscliff Music Festival drew music-lovers from far and wide from Friday, November 24, to Sunday, November 26. The dancing and good times did not let up over the three days as young and old were treated to a wonderful range of acts and entertainment to enjoy. Photos: Tanya Taylor
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Stylish urban-Melbourne living coming to Frankston beachside Like nothing else seen before in Frankston or the Mornington Peninsula is Mereweather Bayside Lofts. This boutique residential development features 26 ultra-luxurious apartments incorporating an edgy, chic urban-Melbourne design usually only found around inner-city Melbourne suburbs. The meticulously crafted one and two-bedroom apartments are just a stroll from the Frankston foreshore. Delivered by acclaimed Doig Architecture and Bay Developers, fine contemporary architecture and designer interiors are fused into a luxe-warehouse theme, all in a stunning coastal setting giving a range of bay views. The star of the show is the upper-level ‘loft’ residences, designed over two storeys and featuring magnificent void spaces above open-plan living zones to create impressively vaulted ceilings
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and generous entertaining areas. Matte black framed windows span from floor to ceiling up two storeys, enabling bay views throughout. Opulent marble and plush, dark carpets contrast with timber flooring and white exterior louvres. Equally impressive are the ground-floor garden residences. Boasting tranquil landscaped courtyard gardens and private street entries, they showcase earthy browns, soft greys and marble finishes, with bronzed tapware and glass reflecting the luscious garden setting. Offering an exceptional transport network, a thriving CBD and education facilities, Frankston is the ideal location for families, professionals and retirees seeking breezy beachside living without compromising the quality of lifestyle. The developers believe in the future of Frankston.
“Frankston’s beautiful natural assets and unique land holdings make it a strong investment. A satellite city, the only CBD in the region. We forecast the area for good short and long-term capital growth. Just take a look at the increasing property values over the last two years, and it’s only just begun.” Sales have commenced for four weeks with 30 per cent of the apartments reserved, and the remainder are expected to sell out over the summer. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-2018. MEREWEATHER BAYSIDE LOFTS A: 345 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 1300 336 542 E: office@mereweather.org W: mereweather.org
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Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council have joined their Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast counterparts in supporting the Biosphere Reserve. Taking in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula as well as parts of the Bass Coast and Cardinia shires, the City of Casey and the unincorporated areas of French Island and Western Port, the Biosphere Reserve was nominated as a result of a community initiative and was designated under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere program in 2002 for its exceptional ecological values. The reserve aims to preserve genetic resources, species, ecosystems and landscapes; foster sustainable economic and human development; and support demonstration projects, environmental education, training and research monitoring related to local, national and global issues of conservation and sustainable development. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Bev Colomb said a Memorandum of Understanding recognises the commitment of all parties involved to collaborate to achieve the common goals in the Biosphere Foundation Charter and respective council plans. She said local government responded to community needs and had an opportunity to lead by building community awareness and encouraging sustainable behaviour through education in the way we care for the environment. “The partnership is mutually beneficial, ensuring continuity and integration of programs and projects and improving the potential to achieve the sustainability objectives of each organisation,” Cr Colomb said. Key projects undertaken by the Biosphere Foundation include teaching
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wise water use and providing the tools for water conservation planning; the Growing Connections project, which links fauna habitats across the reserve; the southern brown bandicoot protection project; protecting Western Port’s wetlands for migratory birds; and the Watson Creek catchment improvement project at Baxter. To learn more about getting involved, visit biosphere.org.au
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Pools with that winning edge Create. Something. Beautiful. This is the motivation behind every design project by Edgewater Pools + Landscapes. A pool that is an integral part of your home should represent your lifestyle and personal taste. Kaz Hall and his team create outdoor spaces that are innovative, personal and functional. Constructing an environment that clients can escape to, relax, unwind and enjoy with family and friends is what they strive for. Managing the whole project for you is their specialty. They take into consideration all factors to ensure the final product is a perfect reflection of your vision. Their other services include landscaping, carpentry and all aspects of pool construction. It’s crystal clear that they are passionate about your entire pool atmosphere, designing the outdoor space to perfectly complement your home, swimming pool and spa. Your whole entertainment area can be expertly designed so your decking, pool house, pergola and concrete bar come together in a
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complete stunning package. Whether you have an idea in mind or you require some direction, Kaz and the team relish the opportunity to create a stunning outdoor space that will exceed your expectations. You can even explore the design via an interactive and real-life imagery visual 3D design tool. “We all have a dream pool,” says Kaz. “Edgewater Pools + Landscapes can make that pool a reality.” While you’re dreaming of the pool you wish you had this summer, why not get a plan in motion so that next year your dream becomes a reality? EDGEWATER POOLS + LANDSCAPES T: 0466 947 609 A: Satu Way, Mornington W: edgewaterpools.com.au
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It’s always exciting to see the continual swelling of fruit all around us, but there are many insect and animal pests around to spoil the party. While certain “clean” sprays have their place, it is always better to try to remove insect pests by mechanical means - a good squirt with the hose or a squish with your fingers. Large outbreaks may warrant a spray response, but do keep in mind the populations of beneficial insects that will likely feast on your pest problem. If you have small trees and are eagerly awaiting a limited harvest then netting is often required. It is important when netting your trees that you are not restricting vegetative growth, as contorting and breaking new growth will in most cases reduce the following year’s harvest.
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Often our healthy trees will put out a lot of new shoots, and pruning this new growth while it is young can encourage more fruitful trees next season; it’s also much easier to snip new soft growth than lignified woody branches. While you are in the orchard you may also want to remove any excess fruit at a young age to offer optimum nutrition and moisture to the rest of your harvest. You can do this simply by reducing the number of fruit per bunch or branch. For example, a bunch of five or six apples may be reduced to two or three. It is certainly worth experimenting with this.
So long as our irrigation systems are functioning well and our vegies and fruiting plants are heavily mulched, we may again enjoy a long growing and harvesting season this summer.
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