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Eye-catching Iconoclast enlivens the Link BY KATE SEARS
Iconoclast 2017 is intended as a visual shock. The structure explores the idea of loss and collapse. Sustainability and climate change are issues it could relate to. Steve Brown’s photograph (above) stunningly captures the busy freeway that complements the sculpture’s message, with the light trails hinting at the invisible emissions from the millions of cars that travel on Peninsula Link every year. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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By now we’re sure you’ve seen and had lively discussions about Iconoclast 2017. It’s the sculpture by Michael Riddle at the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link near McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery. Installed in 2017, Michael’s work is part of the $250,000 Southern Way McClelland Commission, which will see a new sculpture chosen every two years until 2037 and alternating between sites at the Skye and Cranbourne road exits. Michael is a Brisbane-based contemporary artist whose attraction to materials, processes and form act as inspiration in an art practice that unearths such areas as metaphysics and the human condition where chance, slippages and accidents are all encouraged. As Frankly Frankston Magazine’s June issue hits the streets, submissions are closing for the 2019 commission,
which invites Australian and international artists to design the new sculpture for the Skye Rd exit. Until then, Gregor Kregar’s sculpture Reflective Lullaby — more commonly known as The Gnome — will stand tall at Skye Rd before being moved as part of McClelland’s permanent collection.
partnership between Southern Way and McClelland is a unique opportunity for artists to create ambitious works of public sculpture. On display for four years, these monumental works invariably become local icons and encourage lively debate about contemporary art and spatial practice.”
Park+Gallery director Lisa Byrne said: “The fifth commission of this 25-year
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We hope you like our new look cover. Mornington Peninsula Magazine is our sister publication, so now we match! Left: Read all about our local photographer Steve Brown, page 21; Centre: Geonbae Korean Barbecue Restaurant see pages 48-49; Right: ‘We Need to Talk’ book launch pages 52-53 & read about Ghost Mushrooms on page 6. Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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With one deep breath, she’s ducks under the waves to film the many marine creatures that live below with her GoPro Hero 6. Every day, Jules Casey walks her dog along the Blairgowrie pier as she speaks to the fishermen and checks the visibility conditions. The cold doesn’t put this water baby off from freediving — only poor visibility.
With her quirky video of a spider crab and a leatherjacket having attracted two million views and another of an octopus trying to steal her GoPro going viral, it’s little wonder that social media agencies have come calling. Storyful has a channel licensing agreement for all her Instagram and YouTube videos as One Breath Diver, while LADbible has a channel licensing agreement for her Facebook videos on her Girls That Freedive page. “I’m very excited by this opportunity, which will showcase what the Peninsula has to offer underwater,” she says. And her video style? “I take it as it is. I don’t edit or manipulate anything; I only shorten the videos. You can see it as I see it; they come straight from the sea.”
Always having been at one with water, she’s tried every water sport. It was only when Jules was ticking off a bucket list item to swim with whale sharks at Exmouth in WA that she found herself in awe of the freediving underwater photographers capturing her encounter. That was it; she needed to learn. Fate handed her the next step when she attended a party back home and was introduced to the secretary of Melbourne Freedivers. Now, holding a Level 2 qualification in freediving, Jules has found her calling. Portsea, Rye, Flinders and Blairgowrie are her usual haunts. You’ll normally see Jules diving for just over an hour and holding her breath for up to two minutes. “I’ve never pushed the boundaries to reach a great length of time. It’s a matter of relaxation and getting into a meditative state to increase your numbers. For me it’s never been about how long; I just capture enough footage for an Instagram post, which is generally 30-40 seconds in length.” www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Fate struck again when Moonraker Dolphin Swims followed her on Instagram. “I commented and said I’d have to come and photograph the dolphins. I went and they offered me a job as their snorkel guide. The stars aligned; it was perfect. Seeing the dolphins and seals never gets old. It never dulls. There’s a feeling you get when they look you in the eye.”
It’s become an obsession. “Once I started freediving and grabbed a GoPro I couldn’t stop myself. I wanted to show everyone what’s there. It opened my eyes to how beautiful our waters are. Most people go overseas or to the Great Barrier Reef; however, I want to show everyone what’s a few kilometres up the road. Shock them and show it off.”
Her next goal is to cage-dive with great white sharks at Port Lincoln in South Australia. We can’t wait for those videos, right here, safely behind a computer screen. Explore the unbelievable diversity of creatures in our waters without getting wet on Instagram at @ onebreathdiver.
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BY KATE SEARS Don’t they just look magical? But there’s a secret to seeing these ghost mushrooms glow. Omphalotus nidiformis, as they are known in the science world, can’t be seen by the human eye. The fairies let us in on a little secret, however: by using a few tricks with your camera, you can expose these fantastic fungi.
get the gills in the picture. You want the underside of the mushroom rather than shooting down on to the tops, as the tops often aren’t as bright.”
Langwarrin resident Lauren Whiteman explained that ghost mushrooms don’t naturally glow bright green
in the bushes. Human eyes will only actually see a dull blue-grey glow because our eyes are not made for seeing such fine detail in the dark; sometimes you only see the faint glow out of the corner of your eye. “It’s the long exposure of the camera that picks out the bright green,” said Lauren, who has a Facebook page called Lauren Nicole Photography. “Though the last few nights I have been out with other photographers we have found them by their bluishgrey-white glow. Most of my photos were taken with one to two-minute exposures, f2.8, ISO 1600 on a Canon 80D.”
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Lauren tells Frankly Frankston Magazine that, once you find a ghost mushroom, the trick is to remain very quiet so you don’t spook it … no, not really — but do bring a small tripod and artificial lighting to light the mushroom so you can focus your camera. Once that’s set up, lock the focus, turn off all lights, and take your picture or use a remote trigger so you don’t move the camera. Her tip? “I set my camera to ‘BULB’ or ‘Manual’ mode — typically 60 seconds to 135 seconds — and use an f2.8 lens. A 50mm macro lens is a better option than a 100mm lens as there is often other trees and foliage in the way and you won’t be able to
Stunning though they are, these mushrooms are poisonous and will make you very ill if you eat them. They are found at nature reserves through Langwarrin, Frankston and the surrounding areas. Lauren, as an avid landscape and nature photographer, urges others to tread lightly and not disturb the area around the mushrooms because disrupting new spores or interrupting new mushrooms from growing will in turn mean their natural beauty won’t be shared with the community indefinitely. This mostly self-taught photographer and mum of four is a member of the Frankston Photography Club and has recently chosen to study law to further advocate for children and families in crisis after working as a case manager in home-based care. Photography is her creative outlet and she’s adamant that residents and visitors alike are informed about the wonderful natural phenomenon that is the ghost mushroom. Lauren hasn’t been able to capture the fairies among the glowing mushrooms … not yet anyway.
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Six years after arriving in Australia from Italy after a military career, Alfonso Folle is preparing to launch his book Frankston – Dust From Unmade Roads, a photographic journey into our past. He speaks with Kate Sears. Tell us a bit about yourself. I have always travelled by myself, just with my backpack and my camera discovering the world. I love photography and I’ve held a few photographic exhibitions in Melbourne. What is Frankston – Dust From Unmade Roads all about? Frankston changed a lot since the first land sale in 1854 but the traces of the past are still there, and if we use our imagination we can still see the old post office where the Deck is, the Prince of Wales Hotel where the Cheeky Squire is, and we can also hear the noises coming from Cameron’s Blacksmith on Bay St. This book is not one of those books where the reader
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can read and imagine how things were in the past; the idea I had when I decided to create this book was to let people actually “see� how the past was. Personally, after the one year I spent working on this project, I see Frankston with different eyes and every time I walk around I think about how it was before. What prompted you to create this book? I wanted to create this book to give my contribution to the community by sharing this book and the knowledge
about the past of Frankston. After these six years in Australia I wanted to leave something to say thank you to the country who welcomed me. Tell us a bit more about the book launch at the Frankston Library. I decided to do the presentation of my book at the library because it is the place where lots of young people go to study and I would like them to know about the story of their city because I think if you know the past you can understand the present and create a better future. I will also
donate a few copies to the library so more people will be able to see it.
in time I would do the same thing and move to Frankston.
What do you love about Frankston? I lived in Mordialloc for a few months. When I decided to move to Frankston I had many people telling me that was not a good idea because Frankston was not a good place to live. Honestly, I never had problems in Frankston. I love the people here; I like the way everyone helps each other. What I can say is that I lived here for the last six years and if I could go back
Anything else to add? Frankston is not just the place where I live, it is also the place where I met so many new people, where I adopted a stray cat and first of all is the place where I met a special person, a person that came to Australia like I did and that I wish I could share my life with. This book is dedicated to that person. For more details about the book and its launch, visit alfonsofolle. com
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Bikes by the bay BY KATE SEARS Peninsula Star Cycles is the iconic bicycle shop in Frankston. It holds the Avantiplus dealership and stocks such leading brands as Avanti, Scott, Haro, Raleigh and Malvern Star as well as Envy scooters. Whatever type of bike you’re after — road, mountain, hybrid, BMX or your child’s first two-wheeler — you’ll find it at Peninsula Star Cycles, with a comprehensive range of parts and accessories to match. Having served the city, its surrounds and the wider Mornington Peninsula area for 72 years, Peninsula Star Cycles is Frankston’s oldest bicycle store. The friendly and experienced staff pride themselves on providing unparalleled customer service and have looked after the needs of generations of bike enthusiast families, who return with their children and grandchildren to the people they know and trust. It’s also a proud supporter of the Frankston Sharks BMX Club as well as many Peninsula schools,
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charities, associations and the Great Victorian Bike Ride through sponsorships, bike fleet servicing and bike maintenance classes. These classes are an invaluable source of information on servicing and repairing most makes and models of bikes.
helping you saddle up and hit the road, the trails or the track.
Peninsula Star Cycles offers free 12-month aftersales servicing of all new bikes it sells, and threemonth lay-by is also available. So if your existing bike is in need of a few repairs or a full service, you’re in the market for a new set of wheels or you’re keen for some honest advice before you buy, Peninsula Star Cycles is the place to go. The friendly staff and highly skilled mechanics know their bikes from front forks to back and look forward to
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BY KATE SEARS He’s the dog in high demand. His customer service skills are beyond those of most humans, and boy does he know it. Bentley is a chihuahua who never misses a day of work at Straight to Hairven in Edithvale. Every day, he says goodbye to his labrador friends Coco and Charlie and sets out for a tough day in retail. Fortunately, he’s a ladies man so it’s a breeze of a work day as he kills time by making his way from one lap to the next, lapping up the attention from his adoring fans. This little one will lie in the arms of the staff and customers like a baby and promptly fall asleep. Bentley is very relaxed for a chihuahua and will happily take himself off for a nap after tending to all his customers. “Our clients love him,” says Michelle, who owns both the business and Bentley. “Once they know we have a salon dog they always ask for him when they come in. He happily sits on their laps and cuddles are always welcome while they get their hair done.” At one and a half years old, he’s got the lay of the land already. Even though he’s stopped growing physically, his heart will never stop growing as he falls for every customer who walks into the salon — especially the postman. Bentley knows exactly when he will arrive every day. “He hated the postie at first; he barked a lot,” Michelle says. “Maybe he was scared of the helmet and glasses.
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But they’re best friends now. He loves the postie. He will run over so quickly to greet him and then barks excitedly and won’t let him leave.” As you would expect in a hair salon, Bentley is fashionforward and makes sure to never repeat outfits. Bentley struts around with a denim jacket, hoodie or a scarf. For a little while, the poor wee lad got to rock a plaster after his left knee popped out of its socket and required reconstruction. Of course, he got more attention so it’s all good in his book. At home, he’s more relaxed and a total mummy’s boy as he follows Michelle everywhere. He’ll also shower his four human siblings with love and thinks he’s a big dog while he plays enthusiastically with Michelle’s labradors. He’s placid as can be and he adores a pamper. Like any of us, he’ll nod off while relaxing in a bath. He lives for a wash and blow dry. Whenever a staff member turns on the dryer, he’s there in a flash to score some heat too. “It’s perfect. I think he was meant to be a salon dog.” Fifteen minutes before knock-off time, he’s ready to go home after a hard day’s work. “He knows when it’s home time and he’ll pick up his favourite teddy called Ducky and he’ll squeak it repeatedly while doing laps of the salon.” We think he deserves a pay rise!
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BY KATE SEARS Many people fly to their destination, but not tour with its Bespoke Air Safari option, or you everyone does an aircraft tour. Enter Kirkhope can choose from a range of packaged air tours, Aviation. This Outback air tour and charter including the 13-day Cape York tour departing June company with more than 40 years’ experience 30 and August 25 from $13,600 per person twin is based at Moorabbin airport and has a long share, or a four-day Taste of the Outback (Lake Eyre) history as one of Australia’s most professional tour on multiple dates from $3495 per person twin air tour operators, taking small groups of share. Other destinations include the Kimberley, adventurers on some astonishing expeditions. Kangaroo Island, Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. Commercial, private and business charters are Kirkhope’s experienced commercial pilots fly a also available. modern fleet of twin-engine aircraft designed for comfort and every guest receives a window seat, and using local ground tour operators means the experience can be enjoyed both in the air and on the ground. Tours vary from one to 14 days with groups generally ranging from six to 10 people. Kirkhope will help you design your own Outback
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Peninsula VineHop Festival creator Lisa McGregor is hopping with happiness after a Regional Events Fund grant guaranteed the festival’s return in November for a second year.
The State Government and Visit Victoria grant is a ringing endorsement of the Seaford resident’s initiative. Just over a year ago Lisa took on two of the biggest projects of her life — caring for her newborn baby, Ferne, and putting on the festival to celebrate the premium range of beer, wine and cider created on the Mornington Peninsula. “There was a significant risk involved with putting on my own event for the first time, especially with a new family, but I couldn’t get this idea out of my head,” Lisa said. “I knew that the Peninsula needed its own version of the Winery Walkabout, but unlike the festival in the northeast, I didn’t want to just focus on wine. We also have outstanding beers and ciders being produced in this region.” The inaugural festival last November attracted more than 3000 people, who boarded affordable shuttle and tour bus services to travel between participating wineries and breweries without any drink-driving concerns. And with food trucks, DJs and live music at each venue, the festival vibes continued throughout the day. “Travelling between each venue on buses is not only a safe way to experience the unique tastes and offerings available across the Mornington Peninsula — it’s quite fun.” Lisa is an events manager with more than 15 years’ experience, so she’s no stranger to co-ordinating and running major events, but this was the first time she had initiated and funded a major event of her own. Dates for this year’s festival and the full lineup of participating venues will be announced soon. You can sign up for notifications at VineHopfestival.com.au
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Port Phillip’s polar plunge
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Many will take the exhilarating plunge into Port Phillip Bay as part of the Carrum Winter Swim to mark the winter solstice later this month. Some will attend for their first time, but others have become life members after 10 years of continuing the tradition that started 18 years ago. By 2010, founding member Pete Ridgway was being joined by 30 others, but in recent years the event has attracted 80 participants.
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“I’ve deliberately let it grow organically and it’s really taken off and united the Carrum community,” said Mr Ridgway. “It’s really fun, and different individuals do it for different reasons.”
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The short waist-deep course is supervised by the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club and all participants receive a certificate upon completion. The rules are simple: your head must go under and no wetsuits
are permitted. Proving resilience and displaying courage in the depths of winter is how Mr Ridgway describes participants. “You are getting over the winter blues and a psychological hurdle as we get closer to those long summer days,” he says. Keen participants will return to the club’s bar for hot and cold beverages. Club president Ben Rooks said: “The Carrum Surf Life Saving Club is proud to be able to assist by providing a special patrol for the afternoon to keep everyone safe in the water, as well as providing a venue for everyone to warm up afterwards. The best part of this event is the gathering of people from all different parts of the Carrum and Patterson Lakes community.” Carrum Surf Life Saving Club will host the Carrum Winter Swim on Friday, June 22, at 5pm. CAMERON HOWE (camhowe.com)
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BY MIKE HAST It’s 2024, and you’re taking the kids to Melbourne for a big day out. Just a year ago you would’ve all piled in the SUV and battled the mid-morning traffic on the Monash Freeway, paid the toll, paid for expensive parking. Paid $2.50 for a litre of petrol, too. It’s $145 to fill the tank nowadays. But the train line to Baxter opened just a few months ago. Your friends used the service last week and said it was fantastic. They drove from the southern Peninsula to Baxter, parked for free next to the station and jumped on a city-bound train; they run every 15 minutes. No stress, no traffic jams, no parking hassles, and free Wi-Fi keeps the www.franklyfrankston.com.au
kids entertained. This scenario is one step closer after two key events — the Federal Government providing $3 million for a business case, and the $225 million in last month’s federal Budget. The Government also provided $1 million to investigate building a third line between Frankston and the city, an express line that would halve journey times. Now the project needs the State Government to match the federal cash, a condition of Canberra’s commitment. Nothing was announced in the state Budget but Victorians go to the polls this November and it is reasonable to expect some promises for the Frankston electorate. Premier Daniel Andrews will
be guest speaker at a lunch organised by advocacy group Committee for Greater Frankston on June 27. Perhaps he will arrive bearing gifts? Committee president Fred Harrison said: “The rail extension will radically transform public transport in our region, driving job creation, getting cars off congested roads, freeing up crowded carparks, improving prosperity, and making better use of public and private assets like Frankston Hospital and Monash University’s campus at Frankston.” Mike Hast is a freelance writer for the Committee for Greater Frankston and a former editor of Peninsula newspapers. JUNE 2018
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FRANKLY SPEAKING with MADELEINE NEALE BY YAZMINE LOMAX Madeleine Neale, a travel blogger from Carrum, has more than 30 stamps on her passport and has no plans to curb her adventure addiction. Although she’s studied abroad in San Francisco and spent months at a time trekking Europe, Madeleine always manages to find her way back home. What’s one thing you can’t live without while travelling? Most people would list the obvious thing like their passport, mobile phone or toothbrush, but mine is a deck of cards! You can make friends with pretty much anyone by whipping out some old-fashioned card games. Even though the rules may vary, card games are very universal and played in almost every language. The best part is teaching someone a game you know and learning a new one in turn that you can then pass on to the next traveller you meet. What destination should all Aussie travellers add to their bucket list? We Aussies love the outdoors so I think a trip to Yosemite National Park in California should definitely sit high on everyone’s bucket lists. I’m not a frequent hiker but Yosemite has trails and paths for every fitness level. Some of the ones I did were extremely hard but the pain fades away with just one look at your surroundings — think lush green vegetation and waterfalls galore. What keeps you coming back home? When I’m abroad, I often find myself in coastal towns or islands. From Mexico and the French Riviera to the Philippines, I think I’m drawn to the crashing waves and endless horizon lines because of where I grew up. Some of my greatest memories have taken place right along our own shores, and don’t tell Santorini but I think the sunsets over Carrum beach rival those of the popular Greek island any day.
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Frankly Frankston Magazine first met Steve Brown at the launch
of The Lounge & Balcony at the Frankston Arts Centre as we both wielded our cameras. Steve’s enthusiasm captured our attention, and from then on the modest photographer kept postponing our offer for a feature on him. Now, after much persistence, we can finally invite you to discover more about the man behind the gorgeous landscape shots on our past two covers. After working for more than 30 years in telecommunications with Telstra and then running his own business repairing whitegoods, an aperture for a hobby opened up as he entered retirement. Steve longed to document his grandchildren’s lives as they began arriving into the world, and for the past eight years he’s been capturing their lives on film. From there it didn’t take very long before he was bitten by the camera bug and expanded into other types of photography. “It keeps the body moving and the mind active, both important with age,” Steve said. “You also meet many interesting people with like interests. I also love the solitude and beauty of going to a remote location and capturing a magnificent sunrise. Situations like that become very relaxing and cathartic.” Using Canon gear, his passion for landscapes and panoramas is evident in his breathtaking shots. So what provides the subject matter for his photographs? “Frankston Council’s Major Events leave most other councils for dead. Frankston also has great parks, playgrounds and beaches. The Peninsula has everything a photographer could want: great scenery, sandy beaches on one side and pounding surf and rocks on the other. “Anybody looking for an activity to keep them active should consider photography. You can make it as big or as small as you want and meet a lot of nice people on the way.” Pictured top: Twice a year — in mid-May and at the end of July — the sun sets directly in line with the end of the Frankston Pier. Steve Brown calls this a “gun barrel sunset”. Bottom: Steve Brown
Kate Sears, from Frankly Frankston Magazine, speaks with former Toorak College student Kate Wallace, who specialises in realist paintings and never puts her paintbrush down between holding exhibitions and undertaking more study at the Victorian College of the Arts. What sparked your passion for art? The person most likely to blame here is my mum. She ‘forced’ my brother and I to have drawing sessions with her, which was most likely what set something off.
Would you mind talking about your disability? I was born with a condition known as TAR syndrome, the main characteristic of which in my case is short arms. This has not affected how I paint nor the methods I employ, however; unfortunately I work in a fairly traditional, conformist and stockstandard way. Your paintings vary in scale. What’s the reason behind this? They depend on the subject I’m working on. There is, however, a sense of intimacy that occurs when the scale of an image is reduced or distorted. Using scale as a device to create intrigue and beauty in the familiar, how we view or interact with a piece of art, is something I am particularly interested in.
The subject matter you paint could be called everyday moments. What inspired this? I have long been fascinated by how we act and respond to that which surrounds us — be it each other or the places we inhabit. Through these everyday moments, often set in parks or empty interiors, I look to relay narratives of solitude in relation to the chaos of contemporary living. Do you have any upcoming exhibitions? I have a show opening on Friday, July 6, at Alternating Current Art Space in Windsor. Follow Kate’s everyday adventures on Instagram at @kate_ewallace and kate-wallace. com
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BY KATE SEARS From the age of 12, Daua Nachar just knew she After completing her apprenticeship in Box Hill and wanted to be florist. She pictured herself spending working for other florists, Daua opened Seaford Florist her days surrounded by vibrant, sweet-smelling last August. Seaford Florist specialises in creating flowers and delighting her customers with modern bouquets and arrangements with flowers stunning floral arrangements. that stand out from the rest of the bunch, such the heliconia, astilbe and flowering ginger. In season over At Seaford Florist you’ll be spoilt by Daua’s 17 years of the cooler months are sea holly, poppies, kale and experience. Daua adores creating stylish arrangements stock. to brighten people’s days, and she encourages people to embrace the concept of introducing fresh flowers to their homes in order to add a stylish touch.
“I pride myself on customer service — it is my No.1 priority,” she says. “And I’m always happy to work with my customers to adapt a design to their own style.”
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Mount Martha muso Sam O’Connell has just released a new single, his first since 2016’s debut EP Down The Line. Shanty is inspired by the golden age of piracy and the 21-yearold says it’s his favourite song to date: “I’ve been working really hard on this track and I’m beyond excited for its release.” Sam’s had a guitar in his hand since he was seven and hasn’t stopped learning and mastering his craft. At 18 he played his first show in Mornington, and the “amazing” response to his set of covers inspired him to play at every opportunity around the Peninsula. In early 2015 Sam entered his first original song, I’m Not Okay, in the Melbourne Music Bank competition, in which he finished runner-up from hundreds of entries. Buoyed by his success, Sam later that year teamed up with Fresh Entertainment’s Chris Hoffmann and started work on Down The Line. The EP featured five original songs — Getaway, I’m Not Okay, Familiar Strangers, Should Have Got Her Name and the title track — and has racked up thousands of plays on Spotify, Google Play Music and iTunes. It has sold more than 500 copies and been played on multiple radio stations from the Peninsula’s own RPPFM to New York’s WNYR. After playing hundreds of shows all over Australia since the beginning of his career, Sam is continuing to perform regularly across Melbourne and the Peninsula and has gained a solid fan base. With his raw and beautiful storytelling vocals, his incredibly intricate and delicate guitar work and his uplifting percussion, Sam is the whole package. You can follow Sam on Facebook and Instagram at samoconnellmusic and find his music at open.spotify.com/ artist/2KTWhtf5Tnv7Yr4rDjB6MC, itunes.apple.com/au/album/ down-the-line-ep/1133599299, and triplejunearthed.com/artist/ sam-oconnell
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The Greater Frankston Business Awards are here to celebrate business success The Greater Frankston Business Awards will recognise the many, impressive business success stories throughout the region, and provide exceptional networking events for the local business community throughout the year. The awards program will culminate in the major gala event held in February 2019, to be attended by more than 300 people from all corners of our business community.
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Feeling lonely? Isolated? Longing to get out of the house but you don’t have your own transport? Peninsula Social Club just might be able to help. Peninsula Social Club is an initiative of Peninsula Transport Assist, a volunteer-led community transport service with more than 70 volunteers who drive their own cars or PTA mini-buses to help people with their transport needs. The club’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible transport options for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents and end social isolation and loneliness. According to the Australian Census, one in four Australians live alone, and that’s a major risk factor towards being lonely. Research tells us that loneliness and social isolation is as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and it’s even worse for us than obesity and physical inactivity. Poor health, bereavement, retirement, or becoming a carer can increase our risk of loneliness and isolation. Getting out of the house on a regular basis, meeting new friends over lunch or going on a social outing is much more important than we realise. So don’t sit home alone — call 5971 5210 and chat with one of Peninsula Social Club’s friendly Social Connectors, or email socialclub@ peninsulatransportassist.org to find out more. And if you’d like to be a volunteer, the club would love to hear from you. Get details at peninsulatransportassist.org/PSC
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Hands on learning The art room in the Education building became a learning and play space as first year Bachelor of Early Years/Primary students explored a range of activities during their last class for the semester. The interactive play exhibition was designed by education lecturers Robyn Babaeff and Hilary Monk as part of the unit EDF1038 Introduction to the Early Childhood Field.
working with little kids, which is what I feel teaching is about. “It’s so much fun and they have such an interesting way of looking at stuff.” Thanks to 4-year-old Lilly for joining Olivia, and other first year early years education students as they tested out the fabulous art room at our Peninsula Campus.
Student teachers were encouraged to Participate, Explore, and Engage with a large variety of activities commonly found in early childhood centres such as story books, touch and feel books, play dough, finger paint, easel paining, threading, cutting, pasting, jigsaw puzzles and manipulative materials. The student teachers not only had opportunity to work with the materials themselves they could also work with and observe two visiting children (4 year old Lilly and 2 year old Ashton). Olivia Stephens has always wanted to be a teacher, she explained “Everything is new and exciting when you are
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Ferlazzos fight for our friends BY KATE SEARS Raising much-needed money for animal conservation by creating works of art using nib and indian ink on paper is keeping artist Nathan Ferlazzo rushed off his feet. Nathan’s intricate designs are stunning from afar, and on closer examination you’re delighted to discover leaves, flowers and other animals embedded into the design. We spoke to Chelsea-based Nathan before he jetted off to New York to exhibit Marini Ferlazzo at the National Stationery Show. Marini Ferlazzo is a family business, with sister Simone responsible for accounts and orders while their mother and co-founder Clare handles the business development. Having worked as a graphic designer for eight years, Nathan decided in 2014 to pursue his passion for drawing, a talent he’d nurtured since he was four. “After being inspired by a Eugene von Guerard exhibition, I purchased my first pen and ink set,” the 33-year-old said. “I experimented drawing plants, then decided to draw a cockatiel made out of flora — I liked the way it looked so I drew more and more animals in the same style. It progressed rapidly from there.” Nathan’s passion for drawing animals led him to pursue in-depth research into conservation. After reading about various organisations, he decided his artistic flair could help raise awareness and money for them. Since Nathan founded the business in 2014, Marini Ferlazzo www.franklyfrankston.com.au
has donated an impressive $25,000 to various organisations around the world. These include World Animal Protection, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Edgar’s Mission, and Painted Dog Conservation Inc. Nathan’s Nonno came to Australia in the 1950s from a small town in northern Italy and is credited as the inspiration behind the idea to start the business. “His perseverance and good intentions towards others has always inspired our family,” Nathan said. “It was important to us that we created a business that had a positive impact on the world. We are a family of animal lovers, so it was an obvious choice to support wildlife conservation.” Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington stocks Marini Ferlazzo greeting cards, or if you’re in the market for a new tea cup, we beg you to check out the range with Maxwell & Williams, which all started after Nathan emailed its team with visuals of what he thought the collection could look like. “This led to a meeting and it progressed quite quickly from there. Before we knew it, we were looking at the first mug samples. The range is expanding later this year and will include an Australian wildlife collection.” To find local stockists and check out more of the company’s range, including prints, colouring books, calendars, stickers and magnets, visit mariniferlazzo.com.au. Remember, your purchase supports a more sustainable future for our planet. JUNE 2018
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Showing at Hoyts, Wells St, Frankston Tully is the third collaboration between director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody and their second film to star Charlize Theron, who previously appeared in 2011’s Young Adult. An intelligent, dark comedy, Tully tells the story of Marlo (Theron), an expectant mother to her third child. Her husband, Drew (Ron Livingston), is a nonpresence, sometimes literally (travelling for business), often emotionally, and always sexually absent. Her son, Jonah, has unnamed behavioural problems and the film continues that disposition by avoiding verbalising that Marlo herself is suffering a severely underdiagnosed postpartum condition. Enter Tully (Mackenzie Davis), a vibrant, charismatic 20-something night nurse, paid to take care of Marlo’s newborn through the night, which enables Marlo to get much-needed sleep to restore her emotional and physical reserves. Tully offers Marlo a way out of the daily grind and takes us on a surprising
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journey. The relationship between Marlo and Tully is captivating, and while we don’t always know where it’s taking us, we’re curious at every turn to see what lies around the corner. On many occasions Marlo makes us laugh with her cynical analogies, reminding us that your 30s “come around the bend like a garbage truck at 5am”. In spite of its deep and complex themes, the film empowers women through empathy shining a bright light on the silent, unspoken, insidious – and often invisible – dark side of motherhood. Tully is a film for both men and women, addressing the responsibilities and hardships of parenthood more broadly and the tolls these take on relationships which, while grounded in reality, will leave audiences optimistic.
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With 16ha of native bushland dotted with more than 120 permanent outdoor sculptures, McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery is an ever-changing wonderland full of art, nature, sculpture and surprises. And now thanks to its new Radius10 membership initiative, access to great art has never been so affordable. As its name suggests, the Radius10 membership is available to anyone living, working or studying within a 10km radius of McClelland’s 3910 postcode. This includes Frankston, Mount Eliza, Patterson Lakes, Botanic Ridge, Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Seaford, Devon Meadows, Baxter and Moorooduc. The $35 Radius10 annual membership represents a $20 saving for adults, which makes it terrific value.
McClelland’s new membership offer will focus on engaging the residents of the wider Frankston region and showcase McClelland, ‘The Home of Australian Sculpture’, as a unique community asset that is within reach of everyone financially as well as physically. Of course, it doesn’t matter where you live — you’re always welcome to become a member of McClelland Gallery Sculpture+Park and take advantage of its fully licensed café and the three indoor gallery spaces that accommodate changing exhibitions. The Radius10 membership initiative is simply a means to encourage the neighbouring community to visit frequently, explore McClelland with awe, bring along their visitors and friends, and support their local treasure. Visit mcclellandgallery.com/membership to join McClelland’s Radius10 membership and be part of something extraordinary. MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE PARK+GALLERY A: 390 McClelland Rd, Langwarrin
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PARC supports Peninsula Health’s campaign for cancer One in four people on the Mornington Peninsula are predicted to be affected by cancer, and chances are it will be you or someone you love. With this in mind, PARC and Peninsula Health joined forces last month to help raise more than $600 for local cancer services as part of the Take a Break for Cancer challenge. PARC invited its members and visitors to a morning tea on Friday, May 25, giving many people a great
excuse to catch up, indulge in some delicious treats and have fun while they raised much-needed money to help fight cancer, with all funds going to Frankston and Rosebud Hospital services.
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Peninsula Health is encouraging residents to take part in the challenge by holding trivia nights, morning teas, afternoon teas or sausage sizzles. A special lunch attended by two legends of the Hawthorn Football Club — Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico and Gary ‘Bucky’ Buckenara — was
Remember, having a cancer service here on the Peninsula means that everyone has access to fast diagnosis, fast treatment, and the care and support they need close to home.
Peninsula Health is still calling for online donations for its cancer services, with donations accepted at peninsulahealth.org.au/takeabreak
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It’s Sk8House’s busiest time of the year, and everyone’s ready to party. “Skating is a great choice for indoor family fun,” says one of Sk8House’s owners, Bernadine. “Our parties are great value for money. We also encourage parents to hire skates and have a go while their kids join the parties.” A two-hour kids’ party costs $16 per person if you’re doing the catering or $20 for the catered option, which includes invitations, decorated table, party pies, sausage rolls and hot dogs,
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and if your group has more than 10 people you can choose between an ice cream cake or icy poles. It’s even cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays — $12pp DIY and $16 catered — and you can also take advantage of a 30-minute coaching session for $30 so everyone can hit the rink with confidence. Of course, kids’ skate hire is included in all options “We play games in every session,” Bernadine says. “The kids go wild with the dance competitions; they’re very
enthusiastic!” Bookings can range from eight people to 200-plus, and you can even hire out Sk8House for a private function with liquor licences available on request. Teen parties on Friday and Saturday nights cost $22pp for catered packages and include pizza, chips and slushies. So come on, get your skates on! SK8HOUSE A: Unit 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs T: 9773 6799 W: sk8house.com.au
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Guests turn out for McClelland’s new addition BY KATE SEARS Baillieu Myer AC, Sarah Myer and students from Rowellyn Park Primary School in Carrum Downs were among those at the turning of the sod for the new pavilion and terrace at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery.
McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery was buzzing on Friday, May 25, at the official turning of the sod for the new Sarah and Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion and Graham Terrace. The pavilion and terrace was designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects and will be situated at the rear of the gallery, where it will be complemented by native bushland and will lead out to the natural amphitheatre. It will be a very peaceful and contemplative space near the outdoor sculptures. McClelland’s core focus is on art, nature and environment so it’s an ideal addition to the art gallery, and staff are ecstatic at the prospect of making full use of the space for education and public programs, community events, forums, day conferences, workshops, seminars, and other relevant creative activities. It was perfectly timed to occur during Education Week, even more so considering the theme for the week was Celebrating the Arts. Construction will begin this month and work is expected to be completed by Christmas ahead of an opening early next year. This exciting new addition will deliver much-needed extra space for McClelland’s current education program, which welcomes about 2500 students each year from schools across the Peninsula and throughout Melbourne. More than 40 children from Rowellyn Park Primary School in Carrum Downs attended the event, along with much valued education officer Imogen Good, volunteers, trustees, Guides, sponsors and former and current staff. Sunshine increased the cheery atmosphere as guests enjoyed fresh scones with jam and cream and a side of bubbles for the adults. Key donors Sarah and Baillieu Myer spoke of their belief that it is necessary to learn about art your entire life, which is why the pavilion is targeted at intergenerational lifelong learning.
Share your migration story and win Our beautiful city is home to people from all over the world. Local Tales from a Suitcase is an exhibition celebrating the cultural diversity of our community, and you can be a part of this exhibition at Frankston Arts Centre by sharing your migration story. It can be a photo, a letter, memorabilia or anything else, accompanied by a personal statement no longer than 200 words about why you left, what you left and why you stayed. Share your story and be a part of Frankston’s history for ever. Submissions are due by Friday, July 6, at 5pm. To submit Frankly Frankston
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School holidays are just around the corner and Frankston Arts Centre has fun and exciting indoor activities to keep your youngsters engaged. Hot Arts for Cool Kids is back again and this time the popular arts and craft program is going completely green. Let your children’s imagination run wild to create their own masterpiece using recycled materials. This program is suitable for four to 12-year-olds and tickets are $15 per child with accompanying adult free. Hot Arts for Cool Kids will be running on Monday, July 2, Tuesday, July 3, Thursday, July 5, and Friday, July 6, from 10am to 12.30pm. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Josephine Wants to Dance, based on the children’s book of the same name, is a story about dreams, believing in yourself … and a dancing kangaroo. This delightful performance will enthral and inspire kids aged four and over. Jump, skip and hop your way to Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday, July 5, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are $25 each or $95 for a family of four and can be booked on theFAC. com.au, in person at the 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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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 Southern Sounds Chorus: Every Tues 7pm; Ladies do you want to sing A Capella style? No previous exp req; enq. 0438 783 475; St Jude’s Hall, Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin.
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- @Open-Mic-At-TheGreen; from June 15 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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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 Frankston Writers Block: Every 2nd Saturday; 10-12am; share readings & expertise; morning tea inc.; $5 fee; new members welcome; T: 0468 362 079; Ebdale Community Room, 20 Ebdale St, Frankston
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 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 15 Another Dimension: McClelland Gallery Sculpture Park+Gallery, Langwarrin
SATURDAY JUNE 16 Children of Ghana Charity Ball 2018: 4 course meal & complimentary drink, entertainment, auctions, door prize; MC: Brodie Harper: 6.30pm, Frankston Arts Centre; tix: $145 via 0400 516 265
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The Human Elephant Learning Programs 2018 Black Tie Ball -Mornington Racecourse, 6.3011.30pm, tix $155, on sale bit.ly/ elephantball
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Writer’s meet: share your stories & poems; new members welcome; 10.30–1pm; Frankston Library; edgearts.com.au/organisations/ writersblock
Vinnies CEO Sleepout – support Frankston City CEO Dennis Hovenden sleeping rough for the homeless, ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/ dennishovenden/
Peninsula Field Naturalists’ Club Inc. Excursion: Greensbush; peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 Peninsula Grammar presents Amy Lehpamer – One of Australia’s most versatile leading ladies of stage, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, eventbrite.com.au
Meet the Planner Session – considering an extension or subdividing your property? 6-7.30pm, Frankston Library long room, 60 Playne St, Frankston THURSDAY JUNE 21 Whistlewood with Susan McCulloch – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 9.30am-3pm, tix $25-$30, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 Understanding What Makes Us Tick – Mornington Library, 11am-noon, free but bookings essential, 5950 1230
Winter Solstice Swim – Mothers Beach, Mornington, 5-6pm, free, 9788 1100
Facebook for Your Business: Everything you need to get started – 6-8pm, Frankston City Council, 30 Davey St,
Social Sixes – exciting new cricket program for women, fun & social, Saxon Indoor Sport, 4/4 New St, Frankston
SATURDAY JUNE 23 Peninsula Music Society presents Melbourne Chamber Orchestra – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7.30pm, tix $18-$55, bookings trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=362294&
SATURDAY JULY 14 Psychic Development Workshop: Experience your aura, Chakra Healing etc; 1-5pm; 23 Stornoway Dr, Baxter; $70; innerpeaceofspiritualfitness.com
THURSDAY JULY 26 Peninsula Grammar presents LIOR: Nominated for three ARIAs inc. best male artist & Triple J album of the year, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, eventbrite.com.au WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 Travel writer Tim Richards – Lonely Planet writer reveals secrets of good travel writing, 6pm, Frankston Library, free, bookings essential at library. frankston.vic.gov.au/whats_on THURSDAY JUNE 28 Fabulous? Absolutely! – threecourse meal & Absolutely
Fabulous tribute show, The Brooks Restaurant, Mornington, $89pp, 7pm, email Cassandra at sales@ brooklandsmornington.com.au or 5973 9200
FRIDAY JUNE 29 Plastic-Free July Take Action Day – Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre, 55 Towerhill Rd, Frankston SUNDAY JULY 1 Peninsula Field Naturalists’ Club Inc – birding, excursion, working bee, Langwarrin FFR, peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
MONDAY JULY 2 Peninsula Field Naturalists’ Club Inc- birding Waterfall Gully; peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
MON, TUES, THUR, FRI JULY 2,3,5&6 Hot Arts For Cool Kids School Holiday Program – Frankston Arts Centre, 10am-12.30pm, tix $15, thefac.com. au, 9784 1060 MONDAY JULY 2 – FRIDAY JULY 13 Winter School Holiday Program – Frankston Library, for full program phone 9784 1020 or library.frankston. vic.gov.au/whats_on
TUES-WED JULY 3 & 4 July 2018 School Holiday Workshops Design Your Own Poster – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, ages 5-8,(tues) 9-12 (Wed) 10am-noon, $12, bookings essential, mprg.mornpen. voc.gov.au, 5950 1580 THURSDAY JULY 5 Josephine Wants to Dance – Frankston
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TUESDAY JULY 10 Introduction to Volunteering Session – Impact Volunteering host Chelsea Community Support, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential. info@impactvolunteering. org.au Baby Makes 3 – three-week program to support and guide first-time parents, 6.30-8.30pm, Karingal Neighbourhood Centre, 103 Ashleigh Ave, Frankston WEDNESDAY JULY 11 Peninsula Field Naturalists’ Club Inc - guest speaker, AGM & open night, peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
SATURDAY JULY 14 Psychic Development Workshop: experience your aura, chakra healing etc; 1-5pm; 23 Stornoway Drive, Baxter; $70; innerpeaceofspiritualfitness.com La Petite Mort – Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tix $30-$44, thefac.com.au, 9784 1060
Kim Hodges – Girl Over the Edge, Kim’s second memoir, free, bookings essential. library.frankston.vic.gov.au/whats_on
SATURDAY JULY 14 – SUNDAY JULY 15 Frankston MS 24-Hour Mega-Swim – join in the fun at PARC, 16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston THURSDAY JULY 26 Peninsula Grammar presents LIOR: nominated for three ARIAs incl best male artist & Triple J Album of the Year, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25,
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Speed Dating – 40-50-year-olds, 7-10pm, One Pear Tree, 372 Nepean Highway, Frankston, register at onepeartree.com.au TUESDAY JULY 31 Woodleigh School Information Session – 7.30pm, woodleigh.vic.edu.au WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7pm, tix $7.50-$10, mpchoralfestival.com.au
THUR AUGUST 9 – SAT SEPTEMBER 29 The Local Tales from a Suitcase exhibition – Mezzanine Gallery at Frankston Arts Centre, thefac.com.au TUESDAY AUGUST 14 Introduction to Volunteering Session – Impact Volunteering hosts Dress for Success, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential info@ impactvolunteering.org.au TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Introduction to Volunteering Session – Impact Volunteering host Whitelion, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential info@ impactvolunteering.org.au
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Peninsula Grammar presents Vaudrey with Howard Penny: A cello duo recital of the world premiere of Vaudrey’s Suite for Two Cellos, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, eventbrite.com.au More Free Listings on our website franklyfrankston.com.au
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Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary Frankston Sunday Market: 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 Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market: fourth Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Mount Eliza Village Green Pearcedale Farmers Market: third Saturday of month 8am-1pm at Pearcedale Community Centre, BaxterTooradin Rd, Pearcedale Plaza Palooza: every Thursday, 9am4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin Seaford Farmers’ Market: third Sunday of month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford Seaford Handmade Market: third Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford The Little Flamingo Design Market: first Sunday of month, 9am1pm, Langwarrin Community Hall, Langwarrin The Mermaid Mother + Child Makers Market: July 1, 10am-3pm, Elisabeth Murdoch Stadium, 80 Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin Wells Street Market: every Thursday, 8am-2pm, Wells St, Frankston
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Dennis prepares for a cold night’s sleep BY KATE SEARS With nothing but a sleeping bag “In the last financial year, Vinnies and a cardboard box, Frankston volunteers helped over 318,000 City chief executive Dennis Victorians in their homes or dedicated Hovenden will be sleeping rough assistance centres, so the time for our on Thursday, June 21, in a bid to generosity is now. The charity has raise $5000 as part of the annual experienced an average 40 per cent Vinnies CEO Sleepout. rise in demand for welfare support over the past three years. In some St Vincent de Paul hopes to raise parts of the state, the increase on more than $6.4million nationally to services has been as high as 68 per provide support, housing and food cent.” for Australia’s homeless, while the Victorian arm of the charity has set a target of $800,000. Mr Hovenden said Vinnies’ services were needed now more than ever.
Mr Hovenden will be accompanied by 200 CEOs, community leaders and executives at the Melbourne sleepout. “This is just one night for us. Vinnies has over 12,000 volunteers across Victoria who visit people in their place of need every day.” There were 546 people homeless in Frankston City in 2016, according to Census statistics. This is the 16th highest estimate of homeless persons in Victoria. Therefore, every dollar counts. “For just $55, you can help St Vincent de Paul to feed a family for a day,” Mr Hovenden said. “Please support this important cause and my small effort to help others who are less fortunate.” Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. To contribute or to find out more about Mr Hovenden’s fundraising efforts, please visit ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/ dennishovenden/
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The Australian Department of Health recommends each person accumulates between 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous physical activity each week. To break this down, that’s 22-44 minutes of moderate exercise such as walking and Pilates each day, or 11-22 minutes of vigorous exercise such as running, walking fast uphill, swimming laps, football, netball or singles’ tennis. Vigorous exercise indicators are a high heart rate and breathing rate, finding it difficult to talk while exercising, sweating and muscle fatigue.
These guidelines are in place to manage both physical and mental wellbeing and are not intended for gaining significant increases in fitness or losing weight. These guidelines were put out to aid in reducing the risk of chronic disease and obesity, which is becoming a nationwide problem.
through exercise physiology and Pilates classes as well as individual and group training programs for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston offers a range of moderate and vigorous level exercise options that are undertaken in a supportive environment with fully qualified instructors. Whether you already have a chronic disease or are aiming to reduce your risk, TSIC can help you get motivated to stay healthy
THE SPORTS INJURY CLINIC A: 365-367 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9783 9990
Phone 9783 9990 today and find out today how TSIC can get you moving.
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Endermologie puts an end to cellulite Peninsula Endermologie owner Niamh Hislop knows that endermologie works. A former senior cosmetic nurse for The Harley Medical Group (the UK’s leading cosmetic clinic), she has witnessed its benefits first-hand. “After I had my second child my legs badly needed some TLC, so I went looking for the only solution I know that works to get rid of cellulite. I couldn’t believe endermologie wasn’t available on the Peninsula. Endermologie has been used all over the world for more than 30 years. “The gentle mechanical massage reduces the appearance of cellulite and unwanted fat deposits with zero risk and no downtime. Many women believe there’s nothing they can do about cellulite and stubborn fat and often resign themselves to
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covering up their bodies, so there’s nothing more satisfying to me than seeing my clients get their confidence back and wearing their shorty-shorts again.” Endermologie also delivers anti-ageing facials and is effective in the treatment of scars, post-op swelling and bruising, fluid retention, lymphedema, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, muscle spasms and delayed onset muscle soreness. To find out more, call Niamh (“Neve”) today.
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PENINSULA ENDERMOLOGIE WELLNESS CENTRE & CELLULITE SOLUTIONS A: 120 Humphries Rd, Mount Eliza M: 0434 946 209 W: peninsulaendermologie.com FB:@peninsula.endermologie
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If your heart is yearning to try something new, Yogaharta is just for you. Classes include yoga, qigong, meditation and pranayama. Regular events include kirtan and different workshops, with Massage Yoga coming up on July 15. Also on offer are Ayurvedic services and practitioner rooms, with an infrared sauna on the horizon. For just $25, new clients receive unlimited classes for 14 days. Seniors, students and concession card holders also receive a 15 per cent discount. “We focus on gentle yoga for all shapes, sizes, ages and, of course, beginners,” said owner Ruth. “Just visit us, have a chat, and we’ll suggest the perfect www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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When Sabrina returned to civilian life after being deployed to Afghanistan with the Australian Army, she found herself in a terribly dark place. She suffered from PTSD, anxiety and depression, and after experiencing the worst night of her life she tried earnestly to seek help. However, she found support for veterans in her situation was lacking. Sabrina also discovered there was an unfortunate stigma associated with returned soldiers who were suffering mentally. If you asked for help, you were considered weak or broken. And if you were deemed broken, then you were never able to deploy again. Sabrina left the Army in 2013, a year after her return from Afghanistan, and began her next challenge: starting the Carte Blanche Health Group. This group is now at the forefront of young veterans’ health care and transitional support, with Sabrina and her team developing retreat-style workshops to help veterans transition smoothly from the military to civilian life. Currently, they offer prescribed exercises, physiotherapy, chiropractic and nutritional support, all located in fully equipped health and fitness centres. Sabrina’s focus when starting the Carte Blanche Health Group was to create a place where young veterans could rewrite their story. She says it’s a new approach to treatment in a setting that doesn’t make the person feel as if they’re being ‘treated’. She is passionate about wanting to reduce suicide rates among veterans and increasing the productivity of ex-soldiers in the community. Carte Blanche Health Group is located in fitness centres in Frankston, Mornington and Noble Park, and last month opened its own stand-alone Allied Health Centre in Rosebud.
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Make your business stand out Priscilla Cutter understands the needs of small to medium business, where a new or revitalised corporate identity is required. With her experience in the creative and advertising industry, fuelled by her passion for striking and strategic design, Logo Logix provides clients with an identity that is the perfect combination of visual appeal and marketing nous.
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Working in unison with some of the best local embroidery, web design and print firms, Logo Logix provides a comprehensive design service to include
business stationery, brochures, signage, websites, packaging and apparel. If you would like to have a logo to truly call your own and get some attention through great business cards, apparel or a website, make an appointment to see Priscilla at Logo Logix today. LOGO LOGIX T: 9598 6995 E: contact@logologix.com.au W: logologix.com.au
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annual Excellence in Construction Awards. Kelvin regularly provides a legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts. He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims. KO CONSTRUCTION LAW T: 9598 6444 W: kolaw.com.au JUNE 2018
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Frankston businesses will be able to celebrate their successes with the establishment of the Greater Frankston Business Awards — and Frankly Frankston Magazine has been named the Major Media Sponsor. The announcement comes on the heels of the hugely successful 2018 Peninsula Business Awards, which were founded by Peninsula consulting agency PWR Consulting and attracted more than 640 entries. The fact that many of those entries came from the Frankston region prompted PWR Consulting to establish the Greater Frankston Business Awards to recognise the many impressive business success stories throughout the region and provide the business community with a series of exceptional
networking events throughout the year. The Greater Frankston Business Awards will be sponsored by major businesses throughout the region and will culminate in an awards night next February. Nominations open on June 15 at frankstonbusinessawards.org, where you’ll also find information about the various categories and eligibility criteria. A sister publication of Mornington Peninsula
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celebrates just its second birthday next month, so being named Major Media Sponsor of the inaugural Greater Frankston Business Awards is an indication of how far we have come in such a short time. Phone 9708 8222 now so your business can be part of our bumper second birthday edition — and go Frankston!
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The overall winner of the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Awards, Ada Fletcher, from Community Support Frankston, with Mayor Colin Hampton.
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Celebrate the impact of volunteers in our community Do you know a dedicated volunteer in the Frankston community who deserves to be recognised for their contribution? Then you should nominate them in this year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. Established by Impact Volunteering in 2017, the awards celebrate and recognise the valuable contributions that volunteers make to our community. There are 10 nomination categories, including Arts & Music, Animal Welfare, Emergency Services, Sport and Youth, with the overall winner collecting a $1000 prize for their volunteer organisation. When you nominate a worthy candidate, you’ll be highlighting the great work they do as a volunteer www.franklyfrankston.com.au
as well as creating awareness of the work of their volunteer organisation in the community. Volunteering is an important element of many community services and has many benefits, including building selfconfidence and satisfaction, creating opportunities for social contact and developing new skills, as well as a chance to follow your passion and pave a pathway to paid employment. Winners will be notified and presented with their awards at the Mayor’s Family Picnic in September. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised in the Volunteer of the Year Awards, you can find out more and complete a nomination form at the Impact Volunteering website: impactvolunteering.org.au
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Say ‘cheers’ to Geonbae BY KATE SEARS
At Geonbae, all your senses are treated to a Korean delight. It’s the first Korean barbecue restaurant to delight residents of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
A short walk from the Frankston Pier and foreshore, you’ll discover that each table at Geonbae has an electric Korean barbecue built into it. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, and most dishes are cooked in front of you as you pick up your food straight off the hotplate and share the tastes of Korea with your dinner party courtesy of chef Yeongu Lee. Take your taste buds on a journey and order the Variety Set for $50pp. You’ll be spoilt with a fivecourse dinner where you can experience a range of different delights over one and a half hours. Bask in the view of Kananook Creek with the sun setting over Port Phillip Bay as outdoor heaters keep you toasty warm while you enjoy the licensed outdoor dining area. Choose from many flavours of soju, teas, Korean beers on tap or in bottles, Korean soft drinks, your usual cocktails or take the full experience and try a Korean cocktail. Geonbae is a Korean noun that translates to “bottoms up” and “cheers” — it’s what you say before you down your soju. And boy, does this restaurant have something to cheer about. It recently received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor for its No.1 ranking out of 178 Frankston restaurants. We say Geonbae! GEONBAE Open: 11am-11pm daily; bookings welcome A: 4 Kananook Creek Blvd, Frankston T: 9783 9067 W: geonbae.com.au FB: @GeonbaeFrankston INSTA: @geonbaefrankston
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Whoever said “you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs” hasn’t tried Orgran’s Vegan Easy Egg, which was last month awarded the gold trophy for best overall product and across two categories at the 2018 ‘Free From’ Foods Awards in the UK. The award cements the Carrum Downs-based company’s status as a leader in product innovation in the gluten-free and ‘free from’ categories. Judges on the awards site described Vegan Easy Egg as a “fantastic product, so impressive, so clever!” and “a genuine innovation in ‘free from’ ”. Vegan Easy Egg, which mimics the recipes for scrambled eggs, omelette, quiche and frittata, is produced using a combination of chickpea fibre and all-natural ingredients. Manufactured in the company’s state-of-theart allergy-friendly factory, Vegan Easy Egg is equal to 15 eggs and is packed with nutritional variety. With a good source of fibre and 7.5g of protein per serve, this vegetablebased product provides the perfect alternative to those suffering from egg or other food allergies, including those who follow a vegan lifestyle. Orgran thanked and acknowledged its dedicated team who made the win possible and extended its thanks and appreciation to its loyal and supportive customers. To read more about Vegan Easy Egg or to see Orgran’s complete list of ‘free from’ products, visit Orgran’s website at orgran.com Pictured: Tracy Kane, right, from Orgran UK, receives the Best Overall Product award at the 2018 ‘Free From’ Foods Awards from awards director Michelle Berriedale-Johnson.
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Restaurant with star quality BY KATE SEARS With a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, amazing customer service and 18 years’ experience, Food Star truly deserves a gold star. Mouth-watering seafood, Asian cuisine, carvery, salads and all of your usual quality Western favourites are all together at Food Star. No matter how hungry you may be, Food Star promises that its scrumptious all-youcan-eat buffet satisfies any appetite. For dessert, you can indulge in such delectable delights as black forest cake, tiramisu, fruit tarts, sundae www.franklyfrankston.com.au
station and much more. Lunch is served from 11.30am to 3pm, and dinner is on 5.30pm until 9.30pm. Prices start from $6.90 for children, lunch $14.90 for adults and $11.90 seniors, dinner $20.90 per adult from Monday to Thursday and $21.90 from Friday to Sunday. FOOD STAR FRANKSTON A: 315-321 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9770 0122 W: www.foodstar.com.au/base/ frankston FB: @foodstar.frankston
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Above: Sally-Anne Ward and David M. Raynor sign copies of SallyAnne’s book We Need To Talk, which is based on David’s screenplay and movie. Photo: Fi Byrne
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Guests found they had plenty to talk about at the launch of We Need to Talk at Two Wrongs on Chapel St, South Yarra, on Monday, May 7. Written by Mornington Peninsula author Sally-Anne Ward, the book is based on filmmaker David M. Raynor’s screenplay and award-winning short film of the same name and strives to raise awareness of mental health and teen suicide. Left: among those at the launch were SallyAnne’s daughters Vanessa and Jasmine. Photos: Fi Byrne Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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Eight years ago, filmmaker David M. Raynor was spending Christmas Day with his sister, a school counsellor, when she received a phone call: one of her students was in intensive care after attempting suicide, and eight others were on suicide watch.
and mental illness. “I noticed along the way that everyone spoke from love, whether they were a suicide attempt survivor or a family member or friend of someone who has mental illness. At the core of every story was love - that was quite an ‘aha’ moment because society paints suicide and mental health issues with negativity, which I feel comes from misunderstanding.
That was the catalyst for We Need To Talk, David’s screenplay and movie designed to raise awareness of teenage mental health and suicide. Last month, Bad Hat Film Publishing launched a book adaptation of the film - a collaboration between David and Balnarring author Sally-Anne Ward. “We thought a book was something solid that could be kept and re-read,” Sally-Anne said. “Books are sometimes like friends that you chance upon and didn’t know you needed until they appeared. This is what we hope will happen with this book.” The novel We Need To Talk is aimed at young adults - specifically, years 10 to 12. In it we meet Bree, a typical teenager who appears to have it all together. Shockingly, it turns out she’s the victim of relentless bullying, face to face and on social media. The taunts send her spiralling into depression, and she takes her own life. Sally-Anne then explores www.franklyfrankston.com.au
the ripple effect that Bree’s suicide creates. Her family and friends become the main characters, and she watches them from her place in the spirit world. “We have handled the topic with delicacy, utmost respect and with love,” Sally-Anne said. “Our motto for We Need To Talk is ‘We need to love and take care of each other, share our love and care with those around us’. I believe and have learnt that
sometimes you just need someone to be kind to you at the right time, and that kindness in itself has the ability to turn a life around.” Sally-Anne took a year to write We Need To Talk, carefully choosing every word for clarity and understanding for the intended age group - she spent six hours rewriting one paragraph alone until she was completely happy with it - and spoke to those affected by suicide
“We want readers of the book to keep the thought in their minds that no matter how bad or dark life can be at times, we want them to remember to hold on, choose to stay, that nothing would be the same if they didn’t exist, that life does and will change, but most importantly to always choose to stay in life. Even when it feels like they’re holding on by a thread, staying is worth it.” We Need To Talk is available from Amazon, or visit badhatfilms.com.au/ publishing/ FOOTNOTE: Parts of this novel are confronting, so both Sally-Anne and David urge any reader who might be upset to reach out for support. Phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyondblue on 1300 224 636, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. JUNE 2018
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You know their quips, you know their sayings, but did you know that the oh-so-fabulous Eddy, Patsy and Saffy will be gracing Mornington? Well, no. It’s actually the tribute show Fabulous? Absolutely! Confused? Don’t be. Just pour another glass of wine, darling. And another. “When I read that drinking was bad for you, I gave up reading,” said Patsy Stone on the hit television show that had a popular nine-season run. Comedy Dining Company presents a fabulous comedy tribute evening. It’s time to join Eddy, Patsy and Saffy as they take you for a trip down memory lane. They’re all attending a gala —even Saffy has been dragged along — only for them to arrive and be told they’re not on the guest list. Disaster! But Patsy has a plan. After trying many ways to enter the party, in typical style they get hideously drunk and get thrown out. Before you enjoy a three-course meal, be prepared to be called, “Oh, you
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little troll bitch from hell!” as the actors mingle with the guests at the bar before the show. Saffy will try to get a handle on the situation as Patsy and Eddy make a nuisance of themselves by trying to steal people’s drinks. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are $89 a person and it’s well worth it to watch three of the best actors in the land give a performance that will not be forgotten as they recreate some of the iconic sketches from the series. Run, darling — there’s booze at the finish line … well, at the Brooklands of Mornington, so book now by phoning Cassandra on 5973 9200 or email sales@ brooklandsofmornington.com.au BROOKLANDS OF MORNINGTON A: 99-101 Tanti Ave, Mornington T: 5973 9200 W: brooklandsofmornington.com.au
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eats & drinks McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery in Langwarrin was buzzing on Friday, May 25, at the official turning of the sod for the new Sarah and Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion and Graham Terrace. Guests were eager to mark the start of work on the new pavilion and terrace, which is expected to open to the public in early 2019. Baillieu Myer AC, Sarah Myer and students from Rowellyn Park Primary School in Carrum Downs were among those who joined the celebration. Photos: Tanya Fry
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SPEED DATING 26th July 2018 40 - 50 year olds 7pm - 10pm Come meet new friends or new loves. Register online. 372 Nepean Hwy, Frankston 9781 0077 www.onepeartree.com.au www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Move over, purple — the people have spoken and sage is this year’s most popular colour. It’s no secret by now that next summer season will be swimming in pastel palettes, and sage is the colour currently proving to be the standout star of soft shades. Powder blue who? With searches for sage decor up 170 per cent, the Pinterest community has pushed aside Pantone’s potent 18-3838 Ultra Violet in favour of what they have decided is 2018’s most popular colour in interior design. An essential herb and a member of the mint family, sage’s earthy and
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refreshing hue is being hailed as the newest addition to the neutral colour palette, too. Now you can go green instead of grey with an understated shade that will instantly make your interiors feel invigorated, and will maintain a natural home aesthetic. Simple and with a familiarity that enriches a space, sage is also ideal for adding to a wabi-sabi space. The Japanese Zen concept of wabi-sabi, when reflected in interior design, emphasises the beauty of pared-back decoration and an organic look. A humble shade such as sage can make you feel more at home and back to your roots, letting you experience your
space more mindfully than any lavish colour could. In response to the huge colour trend, sage is also being incorporated in wallpaper designs. You can then accent the colour with lush plants, as well as hints of matcha and honeydew melon hues in your decor to keep the fresh green feeling going. The shade isn’t intense and it isn’t overly overcast — sage is a gentle, matte shade that is easy on the eyes and the mind, so there’s no need to hesitate on that desire you have to drench your room’s walls in the topical tint. BY ANNA FELL
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Property of the month Grace and grand design unite atop Olivers Hill with this sweeping English-inspired luxury residence in the exclusive Bruarong Mews. Welcome to one of Frankston South’s most prestigious addresses. Bruarong Mews is a unique gated community of three premium homes set around a magnificent circular drive with a water feature.
With sprawling dimensions and gabled entry, 2/9 Bruarong Cres takes pride of place in the turning circle, on 878sq m (approx) with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three living rooms, two powder rooms and garaging for three cars.
beach and Port Phillip Bay.
This is the largest of the three, with a lush garden, an entertaining terrace and an outdoor spa. The first floor captures a delightful view of Frankston
HARCOURTS CENTRAL A: 4/454 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 1300 503 000
This is an exceptionally secure and private offering. It is walking distance to the beach, within the Frankston High School zone and a short drive to Mount Eliza Village’s shops and the Frankston CBD.
We are excited to introduce Alyce Cunial as our new Business Development Manager! Alyce has enjoyed the last 7 years in Real Estate, she is an expert in her field giving you the assurance to maximise and care for your investment. Call Alyce today for advice on your Investment Property. Alyce Cunial
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BY KATE SEARS It was a smart decision by John and Mary a year ago to start a business that provides quality designer furniture that is accessible to everyone through their show-stopping wholesale prices. It was an even smarter move to respond to their success by progressing from an online store to a warehouse where they invite everyone to touch, feel, sit, and even lie down to explore their quality furniture options in person. “Our display is warehouse style so that our products are the hero, not the warehouse. We are all about the furniture,” said John. “And when you’re here you deal with us directly, the owners.” At Smart Living Furniture’s warehouse, John and Mary sell to you direct from Australia’s largest quality furniture manufacturer so you can expect to see brand new furniture made from Australian timber and materials. There’s now no need to visit clearance stores that sell ex-demo, ex-display or damaged furniture because John and Mary don’t sacrifice quality for price.
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They boast wholesale prices on brand new quality designer furniture from Australia’s largest manufacturer that is available at major retailers for 50 per cent more. They strongly believe in offering superior dining room tables, deluxe lounges, tallboys and much more to everyone. They want designer furniture to be accessible to everyone — so much so that they focus on keeping their overheads low to keep the prices down and pass the savings on to the customer. Don’t wait for your favourite high-end retailer to have an EOFY sale. Shop smart and snap up an absolute bargain at John and Mary’s warehouse today and join their grand opening raffle for your chance to win a dining suite. SMART LIVING FURNITURE A: 3/100 Dandenong Rd, Frankston (cnr Tooyal St and Dandenong Rd) W: smartlivingfurniture.com.au T: 0411 330 287 FB: @smartlivingfurnitureau INSTA: @smartlivingfurniture Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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Most gardeners will tell you their compost is the life source of their garden. For those with an edible garden, composting is important to maintain the health and fertility of our soils, and therefore nutrition in our crops. There are three main composting methods that homeowners can use: compost heaps (including bays and bins), worm farms, and liquid manures. Bulk garden waste, spent crops and lawn clippings can go into the traditional compost heap, compost bay or compost bin. It is important that the compost receives sufficient oxygen to feed the bacterial driving force at its heart, that the pile has adequate moisture, that it’s layered well and has a good ratio of dry-to-wet matter. It is worth doing some research in order to understand the composting process better to produce optimum results.
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The easiest way to deal with kitchen food waste is to use a worm farm. These can be readily purchased from nurseries and hardware stores, though it is easy to make your own using recycled materials such as polystyrene boxes, bathtubs or old rubbish bins. When used well, worm farms don’t tend to smell as much as the common compost bin. You also get the added benefit of a constant supply of worm juice and worm castings, some of the best natural fertilisers you can get (depending on what you feed them, of course). And don’t forget that a few backyard chooks are
very industrious vegetable and fruit waste recyclers. We can use weeds separately to form liquid manures. Old bins work well for this purpose. Comfrey, nettle, nasturtiums or abundant herbs will all benefit your liquid manure by increasing the range of nutrients and minerals in your solution. Using a combination of systems can provide you with an array of ready-to-use fertilisers for your food crops.
Happy composting! Drew Cooper, Edible Gardens ediblegardens.com.au
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Double the benefits with DCB If you haven’t heard of these before you may be thinking this sounds too good to be true. Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ double roller blinds have a double bracket system that combines two fabrics on the same window, allowing you to have both a block-out fabric for keeping the light out and a sheer or sunscreen fabric for when you want to see out. One blind for the day and one blind for the night — two blinds in one!
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Control of each blind is separate so you can enjoy your window views and soft diffused light during the day and have complete privacy and darkness at night. How handy is that! Plus, during these chilly winter months with double roller blinds you’ll receive double the insulation benefits to help keep the cold out of your home. DCB’s roller blinds are custom-manufactured in Melbourne and the decorator team can manufacture custom pelmets for you in matching fabrics. The pelmets further increase your windows’ insulation and also conceal the blind hardware and componentry underneath, creating a complete finish. Sound like the window covering solution you’ve been searching for? It’s easy to see why double roller blinds are becoming so popular because they meet the brief for so many homeowners. Check out Dollar Curtains & Blinds on Instagram for ideas on how window coverings can transform your home. Call 9704 8654 or visit the Fountain Gate team at 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren. Alternatively, contact the Mornington team on 5975 3655 or drop by the showroom in Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington. Both showrooms are open seven days. DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS A: 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren T: 9704 8654 A: Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 5975 3655 Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
The largest range of custom made curtains, The largestblinds, rangeshutters of custom made curtains, & awnings blinds, shutters & awnings FREE In-Home Measure & Quote FREE In-Home Measure & Quote 10/44 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren Ph: 9704 8654 10/44 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren Ph: 9704 8654 Peninsula Home Centre, 1128-1132 Nepean Hwy, Peninsula Home Centre,Ph: 1128-1132 Nepean Hwy, Mornington 5975 3655 Mornington Ph: 5975 3655
home garden decor Every nine minutes in Australia, someone will have a stroke. Optimum recovery has been linked to accessing specialised neurological or stroke-specific rehabilitation. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital offers rehabilitation to people who have suffered a stroke or other neurological condition. Its neurological team includes a rehabilitation physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, social worker and pastoral carer. Physiotherapists will work with you to improve your walking, movement, strength, balance and sensory impairments. The therapy will aim to return you to as normal function as achievable, including a focus on returning to everyday activity. Occupational therapists focus on functional goals
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and can work with you to improve management of daily activities, including personal, household or community tasks. They have a fully equipped kitchen and occupational therapy gym, and offer art therapy, cognitive therapy, therapeutic groups, and programs to help you return to work and resume driving. Speech pathologists help manage language problems, articulation issues, cognitive communication, social communication and swallowing problems. They can also prescribe alternative communication devices. Dietitians can help ensure patients are meeting their nutritional requirements, while social workers provide advice regarding services and support to patients and their families. They provide counselling and therapy related to diagnosis,
trauma or illness, grief, loss and bereavement, coordination of services and advance care planning The pastoral services team look after your emotional, spiritual or religious wellbeing and beliefs and are available to you regardless of your culture, faith and spiritual belief. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in providing excellence in care and specialised stroke and neurological rehabilitation. It believes care should be holistic and patientcentred. For more information about its facilities, services or programs, call 9788 3333. ST JOHN OF GOD FRANKSTON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL A: 255-265 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston T: 9788 3278
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Someone in Australia will have a stroke every 9 minutes Deloitte Access Economics – Stroke in Australia - No postcode untouched, 2017
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Our team are dedicated to helping you improve your function after suffering a stroke. They will create a program that is personalised to suit your goals and needs. We offer specialised inpatient and outpatient programs. Tel.: 9788 3333 Email: info.frankstonrehab@sjog.org.au www.sjog.org.au/frankston
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