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Sammy J returns to his home town to perform his Barry Award nominated show, Hero Complex. The award-winning comedian, musician and writer has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Just for Laughs festivals, has been nominated for three Aria awards and is known as the human half of the Barry Award-winning man and puppet comedy duo Sammy J & Randy. You might recall one of his most popular songs, the Backward Song, where he without fault sings the song backwards. Sammy also wowed a huge audience in 2016 with his ABC TV show, Playground Politics. Hero Complex had its beginnings in 1996 when Sammy J borrowed some Phantom comics from his school gardener. He wasn’t to know until much later, but this moment set off a chain of events that led to the birth of his daughter, saw him committing a crime in Canberra and ended with a federal policeman searching his attic. This is an unbelievable true story directed by Chris McDonald that will have you intrigued, touched and laughing until your cheeks hurt. Hero Complex has already received incredible reviews. The Adelaide Advertiser said: “Hero Complex is, quite simply, comic genius.” The show has something for everyone. It’s a story-telling masterpiece that’s lighthearted and heartfelt. Sammy J’s intelligent humour and impeccable timing has audiences in fits of laughter. This well-crafted story includes stand-up and music – it’s simply wickedly funny. This year Sammy J was named the winner of the Best Comedy 2017 Award at the Adelaide Fringe Week One. Last year he took home the Best Comedy 2016 award at the Melbourne Fringe and was the star of the 2016 ABC hit Playground Politics. Be super and book today; you won’t be disappointed. HERO COMPLEX WHEN: Friday, June 23, 7.30pm (one hour, no interval) TICKETS: members $35, adult $40, conc $37, U30 $30 W: artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Winter Wine Weekend June 10-12 The 2017 Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend is ready to rock.
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Explore the region’s fine wine and food like never before over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 10-12, with wine seminars, tutored tastings, new release wines, food, music and much more. The full program of events - Winter Wine Fest and Cellar Door activities and events - is as bold as a full-bodied red and the official guide is in the centre of this issue! Find the full program in our sister publication Mornington Peninsula Magazine, pull it out and take it
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with you as you embark on your Winter Wine Weekend experience. The event kicks off with the annual Winter Wine Fest at the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, June 10, 11am – 4pm. More than 150 wines and around 47 Mornington Peninsula wineries will come together for this prestigious event, all under cover. Leading Peninsula restaurants will also prepare and serve entrée-sized dishes to
complement the wines on taste all day. • Buy your tickets online at mpva. com.au now. A limited amount will be available at the entry at Red Hill Showgrounds (until sold out) on Saturday, June 10, from 11am.
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Top: Peninsula Project Group, view from Allure Bayside apartments see pages 58-59; Left: MaryLee Clothing is featured in our spotlight on Langwarrin see pages 24-29; Middle: Crown Lawn and Garden will take care of everything outdoors see page 28; Right: Black Tie Catering for stunning food on every occasion, ad on page 35 Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
Teghan’s triumph BY KATE SEARS
A love of plays and musicals had always been instilled in Teghan Webster, yet health problems had always held her back. That was until the daring 19-yearold saw an audition call for The Diary of Anne Frank and decided she would try out even with no acting experience.
Unfortunately, she was passed over for the role, but she was so eager to support Frankston Theatre Group in its production that she offered to take any task that was on offer, so she started her theatre career as a prompt. Shortly after, a cast member withdrew and Teghan won the role of Margot to launch her acting debut. Strangers became friends for life as they worked together tirelessly. Under the wing of Roy Thompson and Annie Laurenson, Teghan flourished. Since then, she’s moved on to play Maureen, the bride in Dimboola. “I found this role relaxing as I really just had to sit down and act drunk!” One of Teghan’s favourite on-stage memories was during rehearsals for Dimboola. “I stood up and screamed my www.franklyfrankston.com.au
line as loud as I could. It wasn’t in the script to shout the line and the look on everyone’s face was priceless. But it worked for the scene, the director liked it and it ended up in the final play.” However, Teghan admits her most rewarding experience was an off-stage role as production coordinator for ‘Allo ‘Allo. It was a difficult journey, but she learnt so much and gained great satisfaction from seeing it all come together and her cast enjoy themselves. Teghan is studying biology and is intrigued by how similar acting and biology are since both explore how people work. July brings the 1812 Theatre’s youth production The Crucible, in which she’ll play Mercy Lewis, while playing the judge in Frankston Theatre Group’s upcoming production of 12 Angry Men has given her an exciting new chance to be involved in filming. To find out what this is all about, make sure to visit Frankston Theatre Group’s website for more information and bookings. 12 Angry Men will be performed on Friday, May 26-Saturday, May 27, at 8pm; Sunday, May 28, at 2pm; and Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3, at 8pm. Tickets: $25 adult, $20 conc. For more information visit: frankstontheatregroup.org.au MAY 2017
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Jack aces VCE award Frankston High School student Jack Higgins has the world at his feet after receiving a Premier’s VCE Award last month. What makes this award so special is that Jack received the award in further mathematics as a Year 11 student, outshining his peers throughout the state and achieving a perfect study score of 50.
Each year students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their VCE are recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards. Jack was presented with his award by Education Minister James Merlino in front of his proud parents, principal John Albiston and senior campus principal Helen Wilson.
“Jack epitomises what is possible by living and learning by our motto ‘Optima Semper’ (Best Always),” Mr Albiston said. “He is a role model that has inspired us all. He has our sincere congratulations on this outstanding achievement.” Ms Wilson said: “Jack is to be congratulated on his outstanding success. He thoroughly deserves this award in recognition of his conscientious approach to his studies. Jack is a highly self-motivated student who diligently applies himself to his studies. We are very excited to see what Jack achieves this year in his studies.” Jack highlighted the value of a support network while completing VCE and attributed his success to the collaborative relationship of friends, family and teachers working together to achieve the best learning outcomes. This year he’s studying English, chemistry, physics, specialist mathematics and maths methods, and after finishing Year 12 he hopes to pursue a career in science after completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne.
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KC’s Realty’s move to give your staff a real edge To ensure KC’s Realty stands out, they relocated from a home office to their new commercial premises at 312a Nepean Hwy, Frankston.
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By specialising in consultancy, training and project development in addition to the usual residential, commercial and business sales and rentals - they can tailor a package to your needs. Your team can be taught the best housekeeping tips through comprehensive and customised courses - think time management, professional development and management, leadership, computer training, how-to’s, and customer service. With courses delivered in-house or offsite, including Agents Representative and Certificate IV in Real Estate, in partnership with Chisholm, it’s the convenient solution you’ve been looking for. Director Karin believes in “customers for life” and her consultancy will convince you of this fact, from third-party property management and business start-ups to VCAT, sales and rental dispute resolutions. Karin will consult with you on what you want for your new real estate business, via a “Health Check” and complete the start-up for you. Pretty much everything is ready for your team members to step in the door and begin doing what they do best – selling or leasing.
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You’ve all heard of Beyoncé the singer, but have you heard of Beyoncé the bulldog? Owner Jess bought the two-year-old Australian bulldog as a puppy from a breeder. A roly poly white lump, she was the fattest of the litter and the only one without spots – but for Jess it was love at first sight. “No one wanted her, and I just looked at her and thought ‘Why?’ I just knew I had to have her.” Jess wanted to give her new companion a funny human name, and because the pup’s appearance was
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so far removed from the singer’s, she settled on Beyoncé. This Queen B insists on travelling in style. She enjoys sticking her head out of the window so that the breeze is in her fur to achieve on point selfies with Jess. Beyoncé also cleans the windows regularly with her diamondgrade slobber and insists on being chauffeur-driven at all times. Beyoncé spends about 20 hours of her day sleeping, but when she’s awake she’s ready to woo locals with her big booty. However, exercise is no walk in the park. “I have to wake
her up in the morning to take her for walks and she just glares at me,” says Jess. “She then waddles around bung eyed and half asleep.” Beyoncé, in a very similar fashion to her namesake, loves entertaining. Jess describes her as cute, funny and friendly, but a bit dumb (it’s truly a description that only a mother could give). “She stands her ground, gets in the way and just won’t move. Beyoncé thinks that she’s smaller than she is; she is like a mini-bulldozer as her sides bump into things.”
Let’s not forget to mention that she’s a model for Cross Bones Couture, dines on watermelon and has her portrait tattooed on Jess. This doggy diva is going places (when she’s not too busy eating coat hangers). Beyoncé wakes up Jess with a snore that sounds like a drunk old man, but Jess wouldn’t have her any other way. Follow Beyoncé’s travels on Instagram at @beyoncethebulldog, and follow Cross Bones Couture on Facebook at @CrossBonesCouture
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Creating Homeless not hopeless This month, Bayside Centre is creating change and helping to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Community Support - an integral charity assisting with homeless in the local area. Proving a huge range of services including emergency housing, food and grocery vouchers as well as pathways to education, information, advice and skills, Community Support is often the first point of contact for people in crisis. Last year alone saw more than 13,000 people reach out to them for help. With the support and community strength of Bayside Centre and the wider Mornington Peninsula, Community Support is able to keep up the vital work it does in changing the direction of people’s lives through helping them gain the ability to make more effective life choices.
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BY KATE SEARS Weeks after winning the men’s Stawell Gift final, Matthew Rizzo is still on cloud nine. “The reality hasn’t sunk in yet,” Rizzo said. And no wonder the high hasn’t worn off - this 18-year-old has been rewarded for two years of five-day training weeks with a $40,000 winner’s cheque after competing on April 17. He’s now down in history as one of the youngest winners in the Gift’s 136-year existence after he powered through the race as any red-hot favourite would. Rizzo told Frankly Frankston that it took a few minutes to realise what he’d just achieved after crossing the line in first place. There was a sense of relief that rushed through him, a relief that everything had fallen into place, and he
thought to himself: “I pulled it off.” “I was unsure of my form on the day, until the heats went well,” said Rizzo. He was the favourite at $1.35 after running by far the fastest time of the 22 heats on Saturday, April 15. Of course, mum Deb and coaches Brett Robinson and Matt Carter couldn’t be prouder. At 15, while at his part-time job at Bunnings, the Langwarrin youngster approached Carter and asked if he could train with him, and the rest is history. “It’s a funny story, but it was just something I had to do,” said Rizzo, who has only been training seriously the past two years - not that you could tell. What’s in store for the future has
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been running through Rizzo’s mind. The steps to achieve his long-term goal of competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games include beginning with state competitions, and then on to nationals. The former Elisabeth Murdoch College student overcame a serious hip injury at age 12 but nevertheless sprung back to win the Stawell Little Athletics 400m and come second in the 100m sprint at the 2013 Stawell Gift. After taking a few weeks off university classes leading up to the race, Rizzo is ready to hit the ground running as he launches back into reality. Ask him how he juggles it all … if you can catch him!
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scratchies; you can drop off your dry cleaning and pick up all your postal needs, from stamps to express post envelopes, as well as your newspapers, magazines, gift cards and stationery items. And speaking of gifts, you can grab some delicious confectionery, an iTunes card, phone recharge, or a gift card for Myer, Village Cinemas, Endota Spa and much more so you’ll never be caught out if you’ve forgotten a birthday or a special occasion. Foodworks even stocks toys. Open seven days a week with plenty of free parking, Foodworks really is a supermarket with the works. And with super specials every week, you’ll be wanting to pop in again and again. FOODWORKS FRANKSTON SOUTH A: 58 Norman Ave, Frankston South
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Clubhouse revamp set to make waves Carrum Sailing and Motor Boat Club’s redevelopment is back on track.
According to Carrum and Patterson Lakes Forum founder Cameron Howe, “the Carrum precinct’s credentials as a recreational hub are set to be boosted by the long-awaited redevelopment”. To expedite the project, the Carrum Sailing Club has cancelled the remainder of the sailing season to allow demolition works to commence.
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In 2013 the State Government announced it would contribute $388,896 towards the $1.55 million clubhouse redevelopment. The three-storey facility is set to boost membership, with the inclusion of 16 boat storage bays, a race control room, social areas and multipurpose meeting rooms. Kingston councillor Tamsin Bearsley said the council approved development was expected to provide an improved stage for competitions, and would hold courses with local schools designed to
arm students with basic sailing skills. Commodore Wendy Hatherley said that while some final changes may be made, the demolition permit had been lodged and approval from the council was expected to be received shortly. The completion of the project will complement the recently built lifesaving club, and provide new opportunities to use the site currently occupied by the Patterson River Motor Boat Club that stands to be demolished.
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Dan Turnbull from the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation takes me through it. Through the history, cultural importance and the perseverance. Through the array of Aboriginal artefacts, selfmade shields and keepsakes made by his grandmother in the glass cabinet in his living room. Over the vast maps outlining Bunurong Country from the Werribee River down to the Peninsula’s tip in Portsea and into the deep waters of Port Phillip Bay that line his office walls (Bunurong Country also extends to the Prom).
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There’s a house next to it called Ballam Homestead. It was one of the first houses in the area. A bullroarer and pointing bone which had been collected from the Bunurong people in the early contact period and kept onsite until a recent clean out were handed back by the owners.” (Bullroarers are for communicating with the spirits, while message sticks have been used to convey communications from mob to mob throughout Indigenous history.) “It’s a misconception that the message was on the stick. There was an identifying symbol of the person who was sending the message. It was the carrier who relayed the message,” he continues.
Dan Turnbull knows a lot about where his mob comes from and where he believes they should be heading. He picks up a shield and explains. “Our Ancestors have always known Point Nepean as Monmar. It is one of the most sacred sites on the Peninsula and is the traditional land of the Burin’yong Bulluk who are a clan of the Bunurong/Boon Warrung. There are Aboriginal artefacts right across the Mornington Peninsula. Our people have lived in the region for more than 35,000 years.” He leans over to show me one of his shields. “All symbols here are viewed from Sky Country. Overhead. These u shapes are people. The more u shapes there are indicates position in the mob - an elder, while the vertical lines - one line is a woman (digging stick) and two lines is a man (two spears). Long curly lines are the sand dunes while concentric circles represent campsites. And here, here are the daughter streams.” Indigenous artefacts tell their stories through
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symbology and craft. Dan continues. “About seven years ago we worked with archaeologists within the quarantine station at Point Nepean and found an 18,000-year-old site! The bay was a grassland back then. It only filled with water 10,000 years later which is thousands of years before the Great Pyramids were built. There have been findings from the Cranbourne sands, Wonga (Arthur’s Seat) and Carrum Swamp areas. You know the park next to the Karingal Hub?
The Bunurong Land Council in conjunction with archaeologists are excavating a Lyndhurst site as we speak. They are digging down 1.7 metres into ‘coffee rock’ and finding pieces that could be up to 32,000 years old. Dan continues to go through his selection of stone tools, each one delicately carved for a uniquely special use. “Flaked edge axes were tied to their wooden handles with kangaroo tail sinew and solidified with grass resin. Greenstone ‘blanks’ from Mount William in the Grampians were traded for three possum skin cloaks or 90 skins and made into axes. They took months to create and were buried with the person because of how valuable they were.” We look at one of the rice shell necklaces Dan’s grandmother made. “My grandmother told me that it took up to ten times to get one shell threaded because they are so small.” The patience to complete the double stringed necklace is obvious. “I’ll never know how to do it. It’s women’s business.” Maybe so, but Dan is certainly in the business of uncovering Saltwater people’s business. Bunurong business.
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Cornish College Year 11 students Gus Bounds and Gabe Cali performed in Lord of the Flies at the Arts Centre Melbourne on April 5-9. Gus and Gabe were part of a thorough audition process that resulted in 23 boys and men aged 10 to 25 from across Victoria being selected. They joined the ensemble cast in Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and Re:Bourne adaption of William Golding’s classic novel. Sir Matthew is recognised as the UK’s most successful and popular choreographer and director. Gus almost missed the vital call with the news. “I was at home but my phone was in the other room when they called me, and afterwards I heard this little sound go off and I raced in, grabbed it, called them back within 30 seconds, I reckon. And yeah…I got in.” Re:Bourne is the charitable arm of Sir Matthew’s New Adventures. Founded in 2008, it delivers projects and courses that will find, develop and inspire the next generation of dance-theatre professionals. Re:Bourne has held more than 800 workshops, been involved in 50 projects and worked with 15,000 emerging artists and young people. Along with the rest of the ensemble, many of whom had little or no previous experience, Gus and Gabe worked tirelessly for months through intensive workshops, putting into
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action their passion for movement with chorographers and dance professionals who watched as their confidence grew. Gabe said, “We got to hang out and talk to the professionals as well as the young ensemble, and all of the older guys looked out for the younger guys. It was crazy performing at the state theatre in front of thousands of people. It really confirmed how much I love performing and what I want to do going forward.” As time flies by, keep an eye out for these two young stars. Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
BY LIZ ROGERS There’s nothing common about Kate Walker. This design dynamo works hard at driving her KWD business further into the future. Long days and short nights suit this working mum well, because her business comes from her core. It’s more than a job – it’s a passionate way of living.
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glimpse of this energetic Mount Martha native’s very aesthetic world inspired by her surrounds, love of family and motif. What do you love most about your job? The people and happiness I bring to them by helping to make their dreams a reality. Take us through the design process from first consulting with a client through to completion. In short, the KWD process is Specify, Source, Supply. We start by taking a full brief from the client discussing hopes and dreams for the project right down to minute details of their lifestyle. Once we have worked out the timeframe and budgets, we come back to them with a presentation brief. They sign off on the products and we complete a schedule of beautiful finishes for them and quote on all the materials. We also pull together any trades they need such as builders, landscapers, designers, pool contractors, tilers.
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KWD offers one contact point for a very streamlined experience. How does the Peninsula inspire your design? The landscape inspires me. In a relatively small parcel of land there’s the wild Western Port Bay, the calm Port Phillip Bay, the beautiful green hills of Flinders and the Red Hill countryside. There’s such a variety of landscapes in such a small area. It’s a huge source of inspiration. Do you have a favourite design aesthetic? And why? I don’t really favour one. It’s more about figuring out what’s right for the property. KWD doesn’t have one style - we work across all forms and decide what is right for the project. If I was given a block of land and I could design my perfect property it would depend on many factors such as where the land is, what the light is like and what the surrounding properties are like. I love all design for different reasons, from the modern steel windows of contemporary to ornate wall panelling in Hamptons inspired designs. How do you see design changing in the future as our lives change? Design is all about keeping the aesthetic but improving the function, so as we progress as a human race, the function will get better and better. For example, I found an island bench the other day
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where an electrical charge runs through the bench top so all you need to do is place your phone on the bench and it will charge! I’m also a huge fan of natural materials which won’t have the same level of innovation. It’s more about how we use them. (If a modern house has a concrete floor, I’ll put timber on the ceiling.) Mod cons will get better, finishes will get better, man-made materials will get better, and materials will become eco-friendlier. Years ago, I would show people what materials they should be using, whereas now I’m telling them what they shouldn’t be using! I was also showing clients new materials, whereas now everyone sees everything online. Now it’s more about guiding people to pick the right material that fits the purpose, the project and the style. What’s your favourite thing to do in your down time? My work life and my family life is 24/7, so I take my down time in chunks. I work hard and play hard. You learnt the business from your father – how have you reimagined what he taught you? My father modelled me his incredible work ethic. In today’s day and age where everyone wants flexibility, I have had to massage my expectations with my team to give them flexibility, whilst I maintain my 12 plus hour days running the business. Whilst dad was a 6am to 6pm kind of guy, I quite often meet with my clients at night to fit in with their busy schedules. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Dad taught me about marketing and buying too. Things like it’s not so much about what you sell a product for, it’s about what you buy it for. He showed me how to have exceptional relationships with my importers which results in buying the best products at the best prices for my clients. I reinvest in my people. We do things together to give the team a wonderful experience whether it be tennis (the KWD Tennis Team) or going out for dinners or having spa days. It’s about creating a family environment for the team. Dad taught me to look after your people. Do you go to any of the local markets for inspiration? If so which ones? I always love the Red Hill Market. I also think the Mermaid Sorority Designers Markets are terrific. They showcase a stunning collection of independent boutique brands. I am really inspired by local artisans who are putting themselves out there with their own small businesses. I’m a small business as well, so I understand the challenges and the rewards, and I am hugely passionate about supporting local business. Are you a collector? Yes! Definitely shoes - and blue and white china. And I have just started by own art collection. I like to support local artists. I recently commissioned a wonderful piece by the super talented Richard Claremont. The scene depicts my favourite weekend ritual of walking down the hill to Mount Martha beach with my
children and their puppy. Favourite places to hang out on the Peninsula - for food and for clothing? For clothing, my two favourite stores are Smoke and Vanilla on Main Street Mornington, and Emia on Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento. The service is incredible and they are so design savvy. They are to fashion what KWD is to hard finishes. And to eat, Volpino is a favourite. We head there every Tuesday night without fail for a family dinner and there is always an Aperol Spritz waiting on the table for me. Assaggini is also very special. It’s a tapas style restaurant that we go to on a girls’ night before heading out for a boogie. Favourite design magazines or sites? My absolute favourites are Architectural Digest and Veranda. Have you always lived on the Peninsula? We moved to the Peninsula about ten years ago. Mum and dad had a holiday home here so we visited most weekends, so one day we decided to make Mount Martha our home. It was the best decision and we all love it here. Describe your personal style re clothing and interior design. Could you give us a snapshot of your home’s style? I don’t subscribe to a certain style, it’s more about creating layers. My home reflects my life. I do love traditional American, tending towards British Colonial and Chinoiserie. With my clothing, it is another outlet of design
for me. I’m a huge fan of Australian designers and support Australians wherever possible. Whilst I do like what’s on trend, I like to buy quality, key pieces that will last a long time which is really a reflection of what I tell my clients with their selection of hard finishes. And shoes of course. Always shoes. What’s the difference between Peninsula based and city based client style? I love our Peninsula clients because they love supporting local business and they are more likely to value the time and energy you put into a project. Working with our city clients is so rewarding, challenging and exciting, but it is more competitive. We find that our local clients are more about relationships and loyalty. How do you see your business developing over the next five years? Where does KWD want to be then? I see KWD being the premier specifiers of products for both residential and commercial projects on the Peninsula with a reputation for outstanding prices, and above all, outstanding customer service. We work on over 100 projects a year with an incredible team and our reputation is second to none. Katewalkerdesign.com.au instagram.com/katewalker_design facebook.com/katewalkerdesign T: 5974 1800 M: 0422 065 064 MAY 2017
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You’d only read the words ‘pizza’ and ‘bodybuilder’ together when a bodybuilder mentions their holy ‘cheat meal’. But Paul Jayilian throws a dumbbell in the works. Paul was recently awarded Arnold Champion in the Masters category (40-49 years old) in Melbourne, leaving 21 other men in his dust. He achieved this despite working full-time as the owner of Yummy Pizza and Kebabs in Frankston (temptation central). Frankly Frankston Magazine asked Paul how on earth he achieved such a feat while the smell of pizza and kebabs awoke his taste buds. “It was hard, but I’m also mentally very strong,” says Paul. And you’d have to be after competing for nine years in just under 40 shows and coming in the top two every time. Paul presenting his second world title trophy to his wife Gladys for everything she’s done for him.
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BY KATE SEARS After 22 weeks of a strict diet and exercise regimen, Paul competed in four bodybuilding competitions. First, he competed in two Melbourne competitions, then two international competitions giving him world titles from the Melbourne Arnold Classic and Kahma Classic. Paul also enjoys training others for competitions among his own training and pizza-making duties, so you could say he’s a superman. He achieved all this while maintaining 3 per cent body fat at all times. How, you ask? His wife, Gladys, made it her mission to always have her hubby well fed. She cooked seven meals a day, with the last meal at 1.30am (steak was compulsory). The daily meal plan didn’t stray from the following: a breakfast of eggs and steak, then throughout the day meals of chicken or fish with rice or sweet potato. These meals contained no oil or sauce; he only allowed a little salt and pepper and oregano for flavour (for the whole 22 weeks, don’t forget). How amazing must those yummy cheesy pizzas have looked? Pre-competition training was as strict, with cardio in the morning and weight training in the afternoon. Now in his off season, Paul is adamant that his abs will remain visible and he’ll be in shape all year round. “If I look in the mirror and struggle to see my abs, it’s time for change.” Paul credits his wife’s support, and highly www.franklyfrankston.com.au
values the support from Sarah Andersen at Fithealth Nutrition Frankston for providing him with all of his supplements. Supplements are vital to body builders, and as you’re required to take many a day it becomes a very expensive sport. We had to ask him what his first meal was after the strict diet - and oh boy, he didn’t disappoint: pizza, burgers, kebabs, chocolate, ice cream and so many more sugar comainducing treats. “I always look forward to it, and I always say I’ll take it easy, but it never happens – I just jump in and feed the cravings until I explode.” It’s now time to relax and eat pizza every night, right? Wrong. The next competition involves representing Australia to compete for the world title at the WFF World Championships at Cyprus November 4. The best from each country will come together to fight for the honour of being the best and biggest. Until November gets closer, he’s down to five or six meals a day, but he’ll allow himself a treat or two. Nothing too crazy because he’s got the biggest competition ahead of him. One day off a week, and only one training session a day will also become the norm, but no cardio (who likes cardio anyway?). YUMMY PIZZAS & KEBABS T: 9789 8955 A: Shop 4, 300 Heatherhill Rd, Frankston MAY 2017
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A family oriented suburb with flourishing facilities, lively eateries and bountiful shopping centres, Langwarrin is nestled not far from Frankston and Cranbourne. It’s a super friendly suburb that is progressing positively. ( 24
Everyone’s familiar with Dame Elisabeth
Murdoch being from the area, but the author of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Lady Joan Lindsay, was also a Langwarrin local. In addition, singer Michael Paynter and footballers Luke Parker and Jarred Moore are also some notable talent. Its proximity to Phillip Island, both bays (Westernport and Port Phillip), the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne makes the residents feel they have the
best of both worlds. Fisherman, families, golf lovers, wine enthusiasts and retirees are enjoying the community. Join the Langwarrin lifestyle and see what’s on offer in Frankly Frankston’s feature.
Pictured is a photo taken from a drone above local Ben Thomas’ house at 119 metres. Check out other pics by Ben and his drone on Facebook @BJTPhotos.
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used on the farm. “Our slogan is be berry healthy; all of our products are very healthy,” Dianne says. Established in 1985, the farm has grown from 60 vines to about 10,000 vines of summer cropping brambleberries, and an additional 28,000 canes of summer and autumn cropping raspberries. The Bensons offer a selection of jams, pickles, chutneys, marmalade, sauces (sweet and savoury), jellies, lemon butter, and cold-pressed honey and juices. “I make them all by hand on site,” says Dianne. Beehives on the farm will have you buzzing as you choose from young berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, red currants, jostaberries, and - wait for it - brambleberries.
Picking your own berries is also an option. The jams are made from 80 per cent fruit, with no preservatives, artificial colours or artificial flavours, and that’s something the Bensons are justifiably proud of. All their products are gluten and lactose-free and diabetic friendly. Don’t be blue because winter doesn’t stop this berry farm. Berries are frozen during summer in preparation for winter sales. The couple’s winter
promotion is a family value pack for $50 (save $17) that includes 1kg each of frozen blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Stop and enjoy the atmosphere with a coffee after browsing the produce all year around from 9am-5pm, seven days a week. It’s berry perfect. THE BRAMBLE FARM A: 25 Lyppards Rd, Langwarrin T: 9776 7018 W: www.bramblefarm.com.au E: brambleb@bigpond.com
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Raspberries | Blackberries | Blueberries Youngberries | Red Currants | Jostaberries Jams & Juices | Cold Pressed Honey Open 7 days a week all year round www.bramblefarm.com.au 25 Lyppards Rd, Langwarrin
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For more than 30 years, Dianne and Mark Benson have worked tirelessly to offer chemical-free berries from The Bramble Farm. They value health and don’t allow any chemicals to be
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Fabulous fashions are a family affair BY KATE SEARS Langwarrin mum Rebecca Corteling offers the latest on-trend women’s fashion at her store, Marylee Clothing. Every fortnight this fashion boutique receives more than 20 new styles to keep the store looking fresh, and with all the fashion finds under $100 you can afford to spoil yourself.
After having two children, Rebecca wanted to take advantage of her previous experience as a retail buyer and merchandiser to start an affordable online clothing store. This would allow her passion for sourcing new stylish products to be satisfied, and she would be able to work while still being on hand to look after her children. This led to the launch of Marylee Clothing’s online shop and then to small pop-up shops at the shopping centre.
Rebecca says. With so many late nights and tireless work, they’re so proud that this small family business is such a triumph. To cease your search for that perfect chunky knit this winter, visit Marylee Clothing online or instore. MARYLEE CLOTHING A: Shop 32, The Gateway Shopping Centre, 230 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin T: 9770 4783 W: maryleeclothing.com.au F: @maryleeclothing INSTA: @mary_leeclothing
After this success, Rebecca opened her first retail store in March last year. She enjoys catching up with her regular customers and showing them the hottest looks of the season and new labels that she’s continuously sourcing. Browse her huge range of clothing and enjoy being styled for every occasion.
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Her family plays a huge role in making this business possible. “My husband and children are very involved and supportive. My six-year-old son takes most of the photos of me in my ‘everyday outfits’ for our social media pages, and my daughter begs to be in the photos just like Mummy,” Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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Now’s the time to spring into action Winter is not the time to neglect the garden. But with cold and grey days it’s hard to muster the enthusiasm to get outside and do something about it. That’s where Crown Lawn & Garden Services comes in. Crown not only works hard to prepare your garden for the beauty of spring, the team can also create a new landscape - complete with new pathways, new lawn, lounge and fire pit areas - that will allow you to make more use of your garden on those colder evenings. Greg and the team can aerate, top dress and fertilise your lawns to rejuvenate them in time for spring,
prune trees, cut back the invasive climbers, roses and grapevines, and rake and remove leaves. If homegrown produce is your specialty, Crown can build a new vegie garden or garden bed in plenty of time for you to grow some fresh tasty vegetables like snow peas, English spinach and some varieties of lettuce. All gardening tasks revolve around preventing the mess that manages to creep up on us over winter, so call Greg for your winter quote. CROWN LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES M: 0417 415 417 E: info@crownlawnandgarden.com.au W: www.crownlawnandgarden.com.au
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Principal consultant Tracey Mottershead is a professional member of the Australian HR Institute and CPA. She brings extensive business and finance experience together with human resources to provide the ideal HR solution to suit each individual business. Principal consultant Tracey Mottershead is a professional member of the Australian HR Institute and CPA. She combines human resource, business and finance experience to provide the ideal HR solution to suit each individual
business. To complement its business services, MMO HR Solutions offers an “Application, Interview & Presentation” workshop that’s suited to individuals such as high school students and university students, and of course groups. Sessions include information on applying for jobs, interview techniques, presentation tips and much more. People are your most important resource, so get in touch with MMO HR Solutions today. MMO HR SOLUTIONS W: mmohrsolutions.com.au E: contact@mmohrsolutions.com.au T: 0414 899 451
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policy and procedure development to recruitment and training. The MMO team will educate on bullying and harassment laws, assist new employers and explore unfair dismissals. MMO HR Solutions is based in
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Frankston City Libraries will celebrate Library and Information Week from May 22-28. LIW, which aims to raise the profile of libraries and information services professionals, was designed to promote the value of literacy and reading to all, and reaffirm how vital Australia’s book industry is. Frankston City Libraries recorded more than 400,000 visits in 2015-2016, a grand total of 932,354 library items borrowed, and 30,000 attendees at library events. The theme for this year’s Library and Information Week is ‘Celebrate’, and there’s much to celebrate with, including Wendy Mak spilling the secrets of The Capsule Wardrobe, coding for adults, and a talk from best-selling author Alice Pung (pictured). For the little book-lovers there is National Simultaneous Storytime with The Cow Tripped Over the Moon, and The Flying Bookworm Theatre will present A Magical Journey. For the full program, visit the Frankston Cities Libraries website. FRANKSTON CITY LIBRARIES W: library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ T: 9784 1020
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SUNDAY JUNE 11 SATURDAY 11 JUNE FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE
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Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back in Australia after its sensational 16-week season in New York. Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/musician John Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, it’s an internationally acclaimed theatrical experience celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Looking Through a Glass Onion was re-produced and rebranded for its offBroadway debut at the Union Square Theatre. Part-concert, part-biography and featuring 31 iconic hits from Lennon’s career as a Beatle and a solo artist, it can’t be missed. It will be performed on Sunday, June 11, at Frankston Arts Centre; www.thefac.com.au www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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fifth Mornington Winter Jazz and Blues Jazz and blues to warm up your winter The Festival is kicking off in just a few weeks, and with
a fantastic line-up of Peninsula and national artists pegged to play you have every excuse to throw on your winter woollies and head to the Mornington Peninsula for a weekend of great entertainment. Mornington’s bars and restaurants will come alive with the sound of swingin’ jazz and smooth blues from Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. In addition, this year sees a return of the everpopular Main Street Festival Market on Saturday, June 10, plus historic walking tours of the township and rides on the steam locomotives of the Mornington Railway. You’ll find a variety of performances on offer this year, including the supremely talented Olivia Chindamo at The Rocks Mornington on Friday, June 9. Best known for her effortless ability to improvise or ‘scat’ and as the 2016 Bell Award winner for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, Olivia has firmly cemented her place in Australia’s flourishing jazz scene. Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and educator James Morrison will perform an intimate show at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on Saturday evening. A Mornington favourite, this Celebration of Jazz performance will be everything you want and more. Closing off the festival celebrations on Sunday evening at the Grand Hotel is the amazingly talented and exquisite Kate Ceberano with All That Jazz, a must-see for every festival-goer. Of course, crowd favourite performances are back with the Mornington Library After Dark Series and Back2Back Blues at Beaches on Sunday. Gods Kitchen has a host of free performances all weekend, and for something a little bit different Casa De Playa will be home to a sassy jazz line-up. If foot-stomping blues is more your style then Double G Saloon has you sorted, or you can plan a weekend of restaurant hopping as you choose from the wide variety of entertainment on offer around town.
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ROTARY CLUB of FRANKSTON SUNRISE CHILDREN OF GHANA
Glam up for a Great Cause! The Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise is the proud sponsor of the 7th annual Children of Ghana Charity Ball on June 17, 6.30pm at the Frankston Arts Centre. This fabulous night, started just seven years ago by local family Tony and Cheryl Carter, has become an important date in everyone’s calendar.
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The Carters started raising funds for children living in poverty in Ghana after their daughter Aimee Braganza spent more than 12 months volunteering at a children’s home in 2005. It was an experience that changed her life forever, as it did for Tony and Cheryl after their visit in 2010. With the help of local Rotary clubs, they have been working tirelessly to raise awareness and help provide the children and babies with a happier future. Funds have been generated into supplying school uniforms, education, medical services, food and clean water. Aimee returned to Ghana in September 2016 to visit the children, visit local Rotary clubs and look for worthwhile projects for the Carters to support. This year the funds raised will help provide fresh drinking water to a remote village with help from Disaster Aid International and the Sky Juice
Foundation. The Carters also hope to arrange concreting of a school yard at the Offin Children’s Centre in Kumasi. This area, used by the school children and children from the home, changes from a dust bowl in the dry season to a muddy mess in the wet season, making play time almost impossible. The Days for Girls International project, which was very well received on Aimee’s recent visit to Ghana, will be the Carters’ last project for 2017. They will be seeking a local Rotary club in Accra or Kumasi to help implement this and the other projects. Tickets to the 7th Annual Children of Ghana Charity Ball include a fourcourse meal, start-up drink package followed by drinks at bar prices, pre-dinner entertainment, guest MC BRODIE HARPER from Channel Nine, auctions, raffles and BIG CITY BEAT back by popular demand - one of Australia’s favourite show bands. Tickets and sponsorship enquiries, call Cheryl on 0400 516 265.
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Hard-core aficionados expecting to find a 104-minute blood-letting will find a different film. While its opening scene has the hallmarks of classic suburban slasher Halloween, working from his own screenplay Peele playfully subverts genre conventions with a thoughtful mix of suspense, humour and social commentary. Get Out tells the story of Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young man meeting his girlfriend Rose’s parents for the first time (a terrifying prospect in itself), made more so for Chris when he asks Rose: “Do they know I’m black?”
Despite proclamations that her parents “are not racist”, Chris remains skeptical, especially after discovering on arrival that her parents employ a black groundskeeper and housekeeper. “I would’ve voted for Obama for a third term,” Rose’s neurosurgeon father tells Chris, while her psychotherapist mother offers to help Chris kick smoking by way of hypnotherapy. As their hospitality veers from awkwardness to something more unsettling, Chris finds support at the other end of the phone line from his best friend, TSA officer Rod. A slow burn, Get Out rewards those viewers who have paid attention to the clues on offer building to the final acts reveal.
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Jordan Peele’s directorial debut Get Out isn’t your run-of-the-mill horror.
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Fight for Aboriginal justice Coranderrk is about what might have been. This special production pays tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose to the challenge despite the odds, appropriating the power of the written word to make their own voices ring loud and clear. At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board. Their goal was both simple and revolutionary: to be allowed to continue the brilliant experiment in self-determination they had pioneered for themselves on the scrap of country left to them. Coranderrk recreates the Inquiry.
This is both great theatre and great history. It revives the voices of all those, black and white, who fought for a better pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants. Coranderrk is a collaboration between leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, researchers, education experts and community members. The production aims to encourage a shared understanding of the past between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Coranderrk is marching into Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, May 20, at 7.30pm. Tickets are $27-$55. Pre-show talk and postshow Q&A included with ticket. Bookings: thefac.com.au or 03 9784 1060
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Miracles happen, don’t they? Starring John Wood and Julie Nihill, Bakersfield Mist is a provocative and hilarious look at what makes art – and people – authentic.
BAKERSFIELD MIST By Stephen Sachs
Tuesday 6 June, 7.30pm
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Based on a true story, Bakersfield Mist is a comedy set in the present day. Maude, an unemployed bartender, has bought a painting for a few bucks from an op-shop. Despite almost trashing it, she now thinks it’s a Jackson Pollock worth millions. In fact, she’s certain it is. But when world-class art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer park home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he really has no idea what he’s about to discover. Bakersfield Mist will be performed at Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday, June 6, at 7.30pm. Tickets are $27-$55. To book, phone 9784 1060 or visit thefac. com.au www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Tasmanian Theatre Company & Straightjacket Productions in association with The Karralyka Centre
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WHAT’S ON FREE LISTINGS THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting: Rotary Club of Frankston meets 6pm for 6.30pm Frankston International Motor Inn, 389 Nepean Hwy; visiting Rotarians welcome; secretary.rcf@gmail.com Open Mic at the Green: Every third Thursday; Yamala Bowling Club; free; performers welcome; FB- @Open-Mic-At-The-Green; from June 15 Swing Dance Lessons: Every Thursday 7pm; hosted by Swing Patrol Frankston; City of Frankston Bowling Club; swingpatrol.com.au
FRIDAYS Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Viewing Nights: Public Viewing Nights: 8pm 1st Friday of every month; The Briars; Bookings essential; mpas.asn.au; ph: 0419 253 252. SUNDAYS Lawn Bowls: Free bowls tuition; first Sunday of the month, 10am-noon; City of Frankston Bowling Club; ph. 0418 331 377
UNTIL THURSDAY MAY 25 Frankston Community Food Fest 2017: Various locations and times around Frankston. For more information visit; frankston.vic.gov.au UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 28 Creating Change- Homeless not hopeless: Bayside creates a change with Community Support, an integral charity assisting the local homeless; baysidesc.com.au WEEKDAYS UNTIL JUNE 30 Fun Free Outdoor Fitness Camps: 9.30am, Victoria Park, 33 William St, Frankston.
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SATURDAY MAY 18 The Peninsula Music Society presents Ensemble Liaison – 7:30pm; www.pmsmusic. asn.au
THURSDAY MAY 18 – SATURDAY MAY 20 Rock of Ages presented by Frankston Highs chool: ‘Rock of Ages 101: High School Edition’; George Jenkins Theatre; tickets: mapa.monash. edu/buy-tickets/; SATURDAY MAY 20 The Capsule Wardrobe with Wendy Mak: Learn 30 wardrobe essentials; 1pm, Frankston Library. Coranderrk: A collaboration between leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists; 7:30pm; Frankston Arts Centre; thefac.com.au
SUNDAY MAY 21 AFL Super Rules Commemorative Match Alexandra Park, Main Street, Mornington; 9am – 6pm; free; Peninsula Raiders 0468 930 076; www.peninsularaiders.com.au
RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Hastings Foreshore, Marine Parade, Hastings; 9am – 1pm; RSPCA Victoria; 0405 423 800; millionpawswalk. com.au MONDAY MAY 22 – SUNDAY MAY 28 Library and Information Week: Celebrate Frankston Libraries and the opportunities they provide to the community; various times; library.frankston.vic.gov.au
MONDAY MAY 22 Coding for Grown-ups: 6pm-7pm; FREE; bookings essential; library.frankston.vic.gov.au TUESDAY MAY 23 Author talk with Alice Pung: 6pm-7:30pm,
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Frankston Library; FREE, bookings essential; library.frankston.vic.gov.au The 17th International Cool Climate Wine Show Public Tasting: 6pm-8pm; $25 incl wine & finger food; Mornington Racing Club; coolclimatewineshow.org.au THURSDAY MAY 25 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Fundraiser organized by Thursday Women’s Badminton Competition; 10:30am; Frankston South Community & Recreation Centre.
A Magical Journey with The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company: 11am-11.45am, Frankston North Community Centre, FREE.
THURSDAY MAY 25 - SATURDAY MAY 27 Flinders College - Mary Poppins: Frankston Arts Centre; $26 - $30; thefac.com.au FRIDAY MAY 26 Big Blonde & Beautiful – Frankston Arts Centre; $18 - $20; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
FRIDAY MAY 26 – SUNDAY MAY 28 Sydney Writers Festival – Live & Local: Screened direct from Sydney at Frankston Library; FREE. SUNDAY MAY 28 Snooker Tournament: Alcocks Victoria Masters Invitation Snooker Tournament; 10.30am – 5.30pm, Frankston RSL. THURSDAY JUNE 1 - SATURDAY JUNE 3 Peninsula Grammar - Anything Goes: Frankston Arts Centre; $22 - $33; artscentre. frankston.vic.gov.au SUNDAY JUNE 4 Mornington Peninsula Wedding’s annual Wedding Expo -10am-5pm; free entry; Mornington Racing Club; www.
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TUESDAY JUNE 6 Frankston Arts Centre presents Bakersfield Mist - by Stephen Sachs: Comedy Drama,7:30pm; tickets $27-$55; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au FRIDAY JUNE 9 – SUNDAY JUNE 11 Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival: Kate Cebrano, James Morrison, Olivia Chindamo and more. FREE live music and market; Tix: morningtonjazz.com.au SATURDAY JUNE 10 The Launch of Winter Wine Weekend – 11am4pm; Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds; tickets $70 at the door ($65 pre booked), designated drives $60 at door ($55 pre booked); www.mpva.com.au SUNDAY JUNE 11 Portsea Hotel Snow Jam – 3pm-late; 3746 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea; 5984 2213
Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/ musician John Waters and esteemed singer/ pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, Celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. at Frankston Arts Centre; www.thefac. com.au. P: 9784 1060
SATURDAY JUNE 17 Children of Ghana Charity Ball: Frankston Arts Centre; 6:30pm; $130; 0400 516 265
MONDAY, JULY 10-SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Wearable Art: Art exhibition featuring fashion & art made from recycled materials; Cube 37, Davey St, Frankston; facebook.com/ itsourrubbish
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Autumn Shimmer of Ensemble Liaison Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston
Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday of month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford
Frankston Wells St Craft Market: Every Thursday 8am-2pm in Wells St, Frankston
Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford
Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston
The Frankston Design & Makers Market: July 2, 9am-2pm, Frankston Basketball Stadium
Pearcedale Farmers Market:Third Saturday of month 8am-1pm at Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale www.franklyfrankston.com.au
The Mornington Design & Makers Market: June 10, 9am–2pm, Peninsula Community Centre
Gold was the sound resonating from great master J S Bach’s Sonata BWV 1034, brilliantly arranged by David Griiffiths for clarinet and continuo, hosted by the Peninsula Music Society at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Saturday, March 18. Timothy Young (piano) and Svetlana Bogosavljevic (cello) superbly partnered David’s clarinet, in a distinguished Ensemble Liaison recital. Rich justice was done to Bach’s composition, with mellow but vibrant and lively melody, and perfect timing paced with sweetness. There followed Emil Hartman’s Serenade Op 24, moving with perfection into a warm passion. The trio then held their audience spellbound with astounding and world class virtuosity in delivering Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Timothy’s piano bringing special captivation. Svetlana and David then carried the show with rhythmic ease into the Argentinian nostalgia of Astor Piazzolla’s tango: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, arranged by David for clarinet, cello and piano followed. Culminating the recital was Bizet’s Fantasy on themes from Carmen, again gripping an audience enthralled. In all, a wonderful evening, its outset with the opening of the concert season generously mellowed by a tasting of excellent Bittern Estate wines. Next concert Firebird Trio and Friends, Saturday May 13, bookings www.pmsmusic.asn.au BY CATHERINE GODONY MAY 2017
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TFG’s clients are always looking to it for the latest technology in treatments, and with CoolSculpting TFG is able to deliver a fast, effective and safe fatremoval service that is unrivalled for speed and comfort. Equally popular with both men and women of all ages, CoolSculpting is delivering excellent results for those who, through genetics, lifestyle or age factors, cannot shift those stubborn bulges.
CoolSculpting treatments start from $800 with payment options available, meaning clients can ‘freeze now and pay later’. The flexible payment options also mean that customers can undertake the CoolSculpting treatment in the lead-up to special occasions, like their dream wedding or holiday, without breaking the budget.
Enquire about TFG’s CoolSculpting packages and payment options today and experience this revolutionary fat-reduction treatment for yourself. Looking to learn more? Back by popular demand, TFG will be running various events across all of its clinics in 2017. These events cover everything you want and need to know about CoolSculpting, with
live demonstrations and event-exclusive packages. Keep an eye out for TFG’s super cool events that also host sessions on cosmetic injectables and skin solutions, where TFG will answer all your FAQs on its most popular treatments and products. • TFG Moonee Ponds – May 24 • TFG Windsor – July 6 • TFG Peninsula – July 13 To register your interest, visit www.coolsculptingaustralia.com.au
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A shaggy dog on a paddle board on a sunny day – Robert O’Connell melted hearts at Frankly Frankston Magazine when he submitted his winning photograph, pictured, for our recent online competition with our sister magazine, Mornington Peninsula Magazine. The magazine team asked our Facebook and Instagram followers to upload their best beach photos for a chance to WIN a coffee table book on surfing, plus exposure (for the Top 10 Photographs) in Mornington Peninsula Magazine’s April issue.
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Move of the Century BY KATE SEARS
It’s moved, and business is set to thrive for Century 21 Wentworth Real Estate. Together with its new location, Century 21 Wentworth has a new interior design that’s inviting, eye-catching, strong and modern to visually represent its values and move to stay in the modern market. “We’ve decided to match our look with our competency,” says department manager Megan Harris. The new office has placed Megan and the team closer to other agents, but they aren’t the new kids on the block. For 10 years they worked tirelessly in the old office, and when the business was known as Crowders Real Estate they’d been there for more than 20 years. The team thrives on new business, and they have a special offer for our readers to celebrate their spanking new office. Receive two months of free management for any new landlord listing. Hurry, this offer is only available until the end of June. CENTURY 21 WENTWORTH REAL ESTATE A: 9 Playne Street, Frankston T: 8781 4888 W: century21.com.au/frankstonresidential/
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Job readiness through foundation skills Heidi Alyari used her new skills and increased confidence to find rewarding employment after completing a job readiness course with BRACE. Having tried once before to complete similar training with another provider, Heidi found it hard to complete the course. “I had a different experience with BRACE. I was able to establish a
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It’s all about human resources at PWR Consulting Group. This neat little ‘people and culture consultant’ business offers a wide range of services including advice in regard to (and not exclusively) employment contracts, company training, compliance to Fair Work and National Employment Standards, policy documentation and general workplace matters. PWR are a local and affordable solution for all your business concerns. Director
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Rhiannon Pilton has over 15 years’ experience within the industry and understands the mechanics of small to medium business. She can help you with safety audit and action plans, workplace drug and alcohol testing, safety signage and testing/tagging, company training and compliance to WorkSafe and ISO. Get the right advice with PWR Consulting Group today. For the growth of your business tomorrow. PWR CONSULTING GROUP A: 435 Nepean Highway, Frankston M: 0402 807 144 W: pwrconsultinggroup.com.au
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Always a warm welcome Pop into The Riviera Hotel and be surprised at what you find. This authentic Art Deco pub in Seaford offers a relaxed bayside atmosphere and top-notch meals that satisfy. The Riviera is well known for delicious food, a family-friendly atmosphere and service that makes its mark. The hotel has launched a trivia night that gets the punters talking - and laughing - while knocking back a few bevvies. It runs every Monday from 7pm and the winning team walks away with a $50 venue voucher - and boasting rights, of course. The Riviera is an entertainment space for all the family. There’s a wellequipped kids’ playroom that takes care of any itchy feet, making family dining a breeze, while the front bar and sports bar with Tab, Fox Sports and Sky Channel facilities are perfect for adult getaways.
The Riviera family bistro has something for every member of the clan. There’s the delicious chicken parmigiana, fish and chip and garlic prawn pub meal staples, as well as chicken and lamb souvlaki, beef and black bean stir-fry and chorizo pasta. A rotating specials board keeps the tastebuds tantalised, the seniors’ meals are spot on and the dessert board delivers on sweet-tooth satisfaction. There’s a special bar menu and a beer garden too, making The Riviera the perfect location for an end of working day escape. Make your escape to Seaford’s Riviera with family and friends this winter. It’s open seven days a week. THE RIVIERA HOTEL A: 30 Nepean Highway, Seaford T: 9786 5666 W: rivierahotel.net.au
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The 17th International Cool Climate Wine Show Celebrate international cool climate wines at the recently renovated Mornington Racecourse. Recognised as Australia’s foremost show for inspirational cool climate wines, the International Cool Climate Wine Show provides an opportunity to benchmark in an environment where like is judged against like, where elegant wines with restrained fruit are seen at their best, and where diversity is encouraged and rewarded. The Mornington Peninsula boasts some of the best cool climate wine in the world, making it a perfect venue for an international show. Each year the ICCWS attracts more than 500 wines in up to 40 classes, including new Italian Classes thanks to a recent partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Melbourne.
PUBLIC TASTING Tuesday May 23, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm, Mornington Racing Club, $25pp includes wine and Mornington Peninsula finger food.
AWARDS DINNER Friday May 26, 2017 from 7pm, Mornington Racing Club, $125pp ($110pp concession) includes a tasting platter of Mornington Peninsula gourmet produce; three-course dinner; tea and coffee plus a selection of fine wines from the Show to match.
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Set back from Nepean Highway in Mount Eliza, Underground Wines is the go to winery when you’re looking for convenience, premium quality and the right price. This five star winery stocks a wide range of deliciously decadent and flavour-full Royal Melbourne Show Winner Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and an award-winning (Holiday Best Value) Pinot Noir that comes first place for value, verve and versatility (Underground’s San Pietro Shiraz also packs a robust red punch to the palate!). Apart from being conveniently located, Underground Wines is a family owned and operated business that provides vino lovers with a selection of Peninsula-made product that is distributed Australia wide - plus they are open seven days a week. Take your time to explore the www.franklyfrankston.com.au
structure, aroma, texture and balance of their exceptional wines at one of their daily tastings, or experience their exclusive cellar door specials (think Rose, Grigio, Shiraz, Cab/Merlot and sweet Veriloose for $10 a bottle or $100 a dozen). Operating for 12 years, Underground Wines seeks to express the fundamental qualities of the grape
and works hard at the art of doing so. Visit today to take home your piece of authentic Peninsula flavour at a most competitive price. UNDERGROUND WINES 1282 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza T: 9775 4185 W: ugwine.com.au
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eats & drinks Frankston Music Festival graced the ears of patrons at Beach 162 and Frankston Bowling Club and other locations throughout Frankston April 28 – 30. An extensive variety of artists performed, including; The Wizard, The Jackson Four, Craig Schneider, Rod Quantock and many more. Photos: Tanya Fry & Andrea Haynes
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Perched among the dunes overlooking the beautiful, ever-changing Seaford beach, this little cafe is just the place to meet friends and family, be it for breakfast or lunch, with weekly specials, scrumptious cakes and cookies, hot chocolates, or your daily coffee with friendly, attentive service. You can’t go wrong, so why not grab a coffee on the deck or take one away while you explore the beach and foreshore. The dolphins are free. BEACH CAFÉ SEAFORD A: 1/10N Nepean Highway, Pier Foreshore Reserve, Seaford T: 8774 0470
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Just a short walk towards Seaford Pier, and housed in the famous, award-winning Seaford Surf Life Saving Club building, is Beach Cafe Seaford.
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Beach Lane Autumn Festival celebrated community and supported entrepreneurs April 22-23 in Carrum. Festivities included market stalls and kid’s activities, as well as workshops about gardening, pregnancy, yoga, meditation, massage and lifestyle to name a few. Photos: Tanya Fry
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Captain Gummy’s Fish & Chips has been nominated in Australia’s Fish and Chips Awards and the team is ecstatic. The family run business is all about serving their customers the best food, and this means nothing is frozen. Nothing - from crispy hand-cut potato cakes to fresh meat from the butcher for their mouth-watering kebabs, homemade batter and of course fresh seafood. This point of difference is critical as the team likes to give back and support local suppliers. Weeks after the announcement the Gavalas family still feel like they’re living a dream. The family of six have been in the fish and chip industry for more than 25 years and it’s been an unbelievable and rewarding experience for the small family business. They are honoured to be nominated and they’d be over the moon if they won – but it’s up to the people. Anna Gavalas told Frankly Frankston: “Support from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston locals has been amazing. It’s so much more than we could have imagined. We never experienced it at our other store locations, but the locals really get behind small businesses here.” And the secret to their crispy chip? Their desire to serve the best possible product to their customers and the many years spent perfecting their supplies, quality and family recipe. Anna’s brother, Andrew, says: “It’s the way we go about things - we pay extra attention to our products because we are a cut about the rest.” Follow their story to the top on Facebook and ignite your cravings as they share new menu items (like their new Gyro Snack Pack). With gluten-free www.franklyfrankston.com.au
options and compliments on their high hygiene standards, you should make the chip to Captain Gummy’s. To make sure this nine-month-old Frankston business takes the (potato) cake you can vote here at www.fishandchipsawards.com.au/Vote . The public voting closes on June 26, with award winners announced at the state awards on July 14. CAPTAIN GUMMY’S FISH & CHIPS F: @captaingummysfrankston A: 145 Beach St, Frankston T: 9770 1414 MAY 2017
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With 58 per cent of apartments sold at Allure Bayside, the developers spoke to Frankly Frankston about their Sky Homes. They’re stunning apartments full of luxury features with extra-large spaces. Situated on the higher levels just below the penthouses and oriented in the four corners of the building to maximise the incredible bay views, they are like no other. Complementing the European appliances and premium finishes is the purchaser’s ability to individualise their own floorplans. You’ll feel like you’re walking on cloud nine with the plush carpets, stone benches, smoked glass bathroom screens, designer
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lighting, timber flooring, concealed climate control, in-built sound and intercom-mobile technology. Furthermore, keep organised with stylish cabinetry including streamlined kitchen, butler’s pantry, feature study nooks and bedroom robes. If you’ve been lured in to know more, there’s two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus study or threebedroom apartments on offer. The building facilities include concierge service, gymnasium, golf simulator room and tranquil zengarden. Situated close to beaches, parks, educational facilities and entertainment hubs, it’s desirable for young couples looking to start a
BY KATE SEARS family soon. Sky Homes came about due to developers wishing to meet the needs of a buyer wanting all the benefits of a home, but nestled on the private higher levels with superior views. Another reason was to give an option to empty-nester downsizers who were seeking lowmaintenance luxury but wishing to avoid tiny apartments. Call Allure today to inquire about these beautifully modern homesized spaces. PENINSULA PROJECT GROUP A: 10-12 Davey St, Frankston T: 1300 336 542 W: www.allurebayside.com.au
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Colour trending. Happens every year. The blending of Rose Quartz and Serenity in 2016, and the PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Spring/ Summer lifestyle colour trend forecaster for 2018 (which suggests colour harmonies and key colour directives) is already making news. Colour trend forecasting is being able to look at what’s happening now to understand what is going to be happening in the future in the world of fashion, design and architecture and this year Greenery, the humble colour of the trees, plants and the sea gets the nod. It appears that taking a breath of fresh air is what it’s all about, says the Pantone Colour Institute, who are the masters in colour trend predictions. Just look at the growing trend of vertical and rooftop gardens and leafy plazas (and Mornington’s own Lilo Café), but green didn’t always get the wrap it deserves. Historically speaking, good old green has had a somewhat chequered past. The colour green is a symbol of life, luck and hope – but it is also a symbol of greed, poison and the devil. Green pigments have been used since www.franklyfrankston.com.au
ancient times. Egyptians used the copper carbonate hydroxide mineral malachite. Emeralds and other green stones were admired by the Romans, and some 19th Century scholars even speculated that Greeks couldn’t see green. The colour was denigrated by Bauhaus artist Kandinsky, while the Mona Lisa wears green although she is not from a noble family (which in Renaissance times marked social status). In 1814, the Wilhelm Dye and White Lead Company in Germany developed an emerald green dye that became all the rage in Victorian Britain. Unfortunately, it was made with arsenic and those who wore the clothing dripped in the dye soon became deathly ill developing scabs and vomiting blood while their livers and kidneys shut down! These days green is the symbol of environmental causes, social justice and the mission to save the planet. It is also seen as the colour that represents all things changeable and fleeting like childhood, love and money. Whether you believe it symbolises luck (like the Irish) or regrowth and calm - one thing’s for sure, Kermit the frog found it hard “having to spend each day the colours of the leaves” and blending “in with so many other ordinary things”. Whether on trend or not, the green of our great planet gives us life and that’s no trite thing. Sorry Kermit. MAY 2017
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