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Playing the ball comes naturally to Bridie BY LIZ ROGERS
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Bridie Kennedy loves to move. Growing up in Safety Beach, she was always bouncing or throwing a ball, running or riding high on a horse. The 2km jog to the beach from her family home she shares with her parents and three siblings is a breeze, and she’s never been shy of keeping her eye on the prize and working hard to attain it. Basketball was her first love, but all that changed at 16 when she was introduced to the nitty gritty one for all and all for one game of football and jumped right in bare legged and booted up.
league footy at Dromana Football Club when the girls’ league had just started. I played with the Dandenong Stingrays and then went on to VFL playing for Cranbourne. I was one of the taller players at 175cm at first, so they put me in the ruck, but they’ve all caught up with me. I’m on the backline now. I got picked up by Carlton at the end of last year. There was a 2km time trial and a beep test I underwent with 40 other girls from across Australia and I came first. I got to choose which state I wanted to play in and Carlton snapped me up. I was a Collingwood supporter!”
She explains. “A friend took me along to a football match and that was it. I was representing the Mornington Breakers in basketball then, but I just sort of fell in love with footy straight away. I had to make a choice because the skill set is so different. I still find it a bit awkward kicking the ball, but I’m getting better.” She sure is. This long and lean swimming lesson teacher and Australian Catholic University student got drafted into the AFLW just two years after commencing playing. There must be something in the water at Safety Beach.
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Bridie’s rise to football fame happened fast. She finished her Padua College Year 12 exams last October, started preseason training the following month and then played four out of the eight games in the women’s season. “I got thrown in the deep end, but it was so exciting. The team meetings, before the game meditations, ice baths, recovery sessions and being at Carlton three times a week training with the girls. I hope to finish my teaching degree and continue to play footy.” SEPTEMBER 2018
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Victoria’s largest marina had a tenacious Robert Jackson at the helm during the development of Patterson Lakes. Old Carrum was a rural area, home to cattle and dirt roads, and earmarked to become the future canal suburb of Patterson Lakes. Having been successful in their loan application, the Jackson Brothers with a background in marine mechanics moved from Abbotsford to Mentone in order to expedite plans for Whalers Cove Marina. In the late ‘70s, Patterson River was shallow and muddy at a time when the Jackson Brothers were cutting into the levee bank to enable access to the marina. “After cutting two entrances into the levee bank, in the early ‘80s we began excavation of the marina using large earthmoving equipment,” recalls Robert. Upon completion, Whalers Cove Marina attracted some of Melbourne’s wealthiest businessman who travelled to Patterson Lakes to launch and store their boats, from AC/DC’s Phil Rudd to motoring legend Peter Brock. The thriving family-run marine business with direct access to Port Phillip Bay offered services from mechanical repairs, sales and refuelling to storage in the hard stack or wet berths.
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The hard stack, commonly referred to as The Big Green Shed, stored 180 boats. “We put a big crane in there — a unique suspended overhead crane to lift boats into the racking. Seven tractors with 14 boys launched and retrieved boats, including 40-foot cruisers from the water.” Rival Priestley’s, which was storing trailers and had berths in the canal nearby, was soon acquired. Expanding the business, catering to storing 1000 boats, the Jackson Brothers worked day in, day out. “We lived it, seven days a week; you were young and we had to make it work,” Robert says. In 1987, the ‘one stop shop’ turned over $22 million in boat sales before later selling out for $50 million to Capital Resorts Group. The publiclyowned group would eventually go bust, leading to housing development under new ownership and the business being renamed the Patterson Lakes Marina. With a big vision, Robert Jackson and his motley crew are a testament to realising the untapped potential of Patterson Lakes, the ‘gateway to the Bay’. CAMERON HOWE camhowe.com
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A ferocious wind was hitting Frankston’s foreshore. Waves were thrashing violently on to the sand. Julie Baker was rugged up and determined to complete her daily walk along Frankston beach despite the bone-chilling conditions. It was then that she saw a little fairy penguin struggling in the waves. She and her dog kept their distance at first as they watched the little fella contend with the challenging weather. “He was flapping along but he was really struggling with the waves and looked like a baby penguin,” said Julie, from The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston. “He looked very distressed. His flippers didn’t look too bad but when I got closer I saw that his eye was badly injured. He was waterlogged and couldn’t get out of the water.” Julie called AWARE Wildlife Rescue and kept the penguin calm and warm until a volunteer arrived and took it to the Karingal Vet Hospital, from where it was sent to Melbourne Zoo. “I was told that his eye was severely injured and his flipper wasn’t good either. He couldn’t hunt, so he couldn’t feed, so he was anaemic and had very little strength. He was actually an adult yet was so small because of his injuries www.franklyfrankston.com.au
affecting his eating habits,” said Julie. “He definitely needed my help that day.” If you ever find distressed or injured marine life or wildlife, keep an eye on them and call AWARE’s 24-hour hotline on 0412 433 727. Between 8am and 5pm you can also call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678. It’s important to remember to approach animals with caution because some can be dangerous if they feel threatened. For more information, visit awarewildlife. org.au and zoo.org.au
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Fair call, Paul, BY LIZ ROGERS
ABC News Breakfast sports presenter, journalist, writer and documentary maker Paul Kennedy is a strapping Seaford sort. This father of three footy fanatical boys (12, 10 and 6) loves the Bayside life surrounded by his extended family, including his parents, two sisters, a brother and all their children hunkered down in the same seaside suburb. Life is sweet for this easy to speak with lover of local and international sport, even though dragging himself out of bed at 3.30am to be in town for his morning television gig has weariness written all over it. He explains. “We’re coming up to our 10-year anniversary of News Breakfast in early November and, well, I’m in my 40s now and feeling the fatigue, but I love the show. It gives me the time to do more kicking of the footy with the kids and be with (wife) Kim.” Then there’s the footy coaching. “I’m currently coaching the under-12s Carrum Patterson Lakes Juniors. My oldest son plays for them. I’ve also coached within the school system and various junior leagues across the Peninsula, including Mornington and Frankston. Short assignments work best for me now to fit in with the workload and family commitments. I need some more time to write books and make more documentaries.” I’ve just finished reading the blurb for Fifteen Young Men, written by Paul and
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Fair Call published by Random House Australia (2016), when we chat. Paul recaps the maritime tragedy of the sinking of the Process off the coast of the Peninsula in 1892 in this grief-gouging yet uplifting story. Fifteen young men died on their return from Mordialloc after playing footy. The event brought the Mornington Football Club to its knees for decades. “I’ve written four books and am keen to do more investigative journalism; get to the core of a story. The sinking of the Process changed the face of that community. It was devastating.” His documentaries, Undeniable (Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse) and Called Out, will be followed by another. “That’s what my long service leave will be for, as well as heading to the beach, park or pool with the kids. I’m deeply interested in pursuing human stories.” After all, that’s what sport is about — human connection, compassion, persistence, failure and triumph. Just life. Watch this space for more riveting reads and reporting from a man who’s covered the Rio Olympics and Commonwealth Games and recently said on radio that Frankston offers up more NBA players than anywhere else in Australia. “What I really meant was that Frankston has some outstanding basketball talent, including Dave Anderson and Ryan Broekhoff. There’s a lot of great home-grown talent across all sports on the Peninsula.” Fair call, Paul. Fair call. Check him out supporting inclusive, safe and fair sport @ playbytherules on Facebook too.
We caught 360’s performance on August 25 at Pier Live and after an engaging set we just had to get a glimpse into what makes him tick. Where does the stage name 360 come from? When I was a young kid, about the age of 12, I mastered the art of doing cartwheels up flights of stairs. So any time I’d get in trouble and Mum would send me up to my room I’d just cartwheel all the way up the stairs into my room. Mum and Dad called me 360 a few times and when I started rapping it was just organic that 360 was going to be my name. Who has been the most inspiring artist that you’ve toured with? Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Being able to tour with them on a tour that had such huge production etc. Watching Kendrick Lamar changed my whole outlook on performing. After seeing him perform to 60k people and make it seem like an intimate 6k people show, it changed the way I viewed performing forever. What’s it like touring with your best friend Pez? It’s actually awesome to be able to tour with someone you’re super close friends with. I’ve been fortunate enough that my touring party has always been full of very positive and fun people. Having Pez in the mix just adds to that. He’s also incredibly hilarious so as soon as you throw him in a van with all of us, it’s nothing but laughter and hilarity. Does Pepper your dog accompany you when you are writing or recording? She’s the most beautiful soul in the world but she’s a big softy. As soon as she hears me rapping she thinks I’m angry so she dips out. She does spend time with me in the studio when there’s a Photo: Melissa Bernard Photography and she thunderstorm because it’s soundproofed ( 10 Frankly Frankston
can’t hear the thunder, so she just chills on the couch while I sit with my headphones on.
tattoo on it. I’m trying to figure out what I want for my back because I want it to be one massive mural.
How do you spend your downtime? Playing videogames a lot, bingeing on TV series or watching movies. I’m a homebody and in my downtime I want to do absolutely nothing.
What’s next in the life of 360? A lot more music. There’s always gonna be more music. But I’m also shifting myself into other lanes. I’m going to start a podcast and also got something in the works in the videogame world. I just wanna keep doing what I love and I’m lucky enough that I can.
How many tattoos do you have? Too many to count, actually. From my torso up I’m pretty much covered. My back only has one small
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Quest director’s love affair with Frankston Frankly Frankston Magazine speaks to Quest Frankston director and franchisee Kumar Vasantha about the 66-apartment complex and what made him fall in love with Frankston. Tell us about Quest Frankston and what you love about Frankston. The apartments consist of oversized studios, or one and two-bedroom dwellings. I have had this business for over 10 years under the successful Quest Apartment Hotel brand. My wife and I fell in love with Frankston as a destination when we first visited in the early years. There is no other destination that offers 10km of undisrupted walk on this beautiful stretch of beach from Frankston to Carrum. The fresh, crisp sea breeze reignites my passion for Frankston and the decision to invest in this area. I have seen Frankston realise its potential over the years and am very passionate to be part of its growth. We have a great support network and collaborate with local organisations such as Peninsula Health, Monash University, Frankston Arts Centre, Peninsula Grammar, other local business houses and the local SMEs who continue to boost our market. What services do you provide?
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We have conference facilities, outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area, and complimentary car parking available on-site. We are also situated right next to amazing local restaurants. We are in the accommodation business providing a home-awayfrom-home experience.
Being very passionate about this business, I empower my team to take control of the business. I really enjoy my job and the best part is that every day is different and it’s all about building local business relationships and offering our guests a great experience with a personal touch.
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This pudding is like no other. It is made up of cheese, dried kangaroo, chicken necks, salmon, chicken nuggets and grain-free dry dog food. Pudding, lovingly known as Pud, is a pooch with human tastebuds — well, except for the dog food. Pud is a five-year-old British bulldog who has picked up a few more human traits since being adopted by Jade at two years old. Her passion for sleeping on Jade’s bed gets disrupted when Pud’s bulldozer-like snoring wakes her owner. Once she’s booted to the bathroom for making such a racket she proceeds to protest — not by barking, but by turning the bathroom into a beautiful winter wonderland under a ‘snow’ of toilet paper. Pud’s bathroom quirks do not stop there. This large loveable lump adores sitting on Jade’s knee when she’s otherwise ‘engaged’. To put this in perspective, that’s 20kg of dog! www.franklyfrankston.com.au
Pud was an ex-breeding dog and has blossomed after meeting her loving family because she’s actually just a huge softie. She goes everywhere with her pack, and loves saying hi to her fans; 6000 followers on Instagram means she’s doggy famous, OK? “She’s a real person-lover and is very affectionate and needy,” said Jade. “She loves nothing better than cuddles and going for walks along the beach, so it’s lucky she lives on the lovely Olivers Hill. “Pud doesn’t know how to fetch a ball, and only sits if there’s an edible reward. Her favourite toy is probably her boyfriend, Turk, another British bulldog who she adores wrestling with.”
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Frankston City’s major event season has just been announced, with a huge line-up of entertainment on offer. Be sure to note these dates because you won’t want to miss out! The food trucks are all the go from October 10-14 on the Frankston Waterfront, and you’re in for some gourmet gustation. Returning for the third year in a row, the Food Truck Park presents Seaside Street Food Festival and serves up fresh international flavours, stellar live
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entertainment and an ambience that will transport you to anywhere your tastebuds are travelling. Graze your way through this aromatic and flavourful day with friends and family in a simply stunning Frankston locale. Coming off the back of the Seaside Street Food Festival is Pets’ Day Out on Sunday, October 14, from 10am-3pm at Ballam Park, where you have the chance to speak to Frankston City Council’s animal management team about responsible pet ownership while you enjoy a bevy of free activities. There’s a kids’ photo booth and colouring in, prizes and giveaways, and all pets are welcome
as long as they are vaccinated, on leads or securely contained. The festive season begins with Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 24, in Davey St from 5pm onwards. Watch Santa’s grand arrival and meet him in his house, get started on your Christmas shopping while enjoying the culinary delights in the Gingerbread Land Festival Dining and watch the tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display at 9.15pm. Are you there yet? If not, then listen to this: the mighty Magic Dirt are re-forming after a 10-year hiatus for a massive concert in Frankston Park
on Saturday, December 8, featuring Spiderbait, Killing Heidi, Bodyjar, Superheist, Hotter Than Hell (pictured) and more. Tickets for this 18+ rockfest are $79 and now on sale, so time is ticking if you want to launch into the festive season with a big, thumping bang. For more information on these events and to see what Frankston City has lined up ready for 2019, head to visitfrankston.com or follow Visit Frankston on Facebook (visitfrankston) and Instagram (VisitFrankston) — as a teaser, The Waterfront Festival in February is going to be a cracker!
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After the Pink Ladies at Frankston Hospital saw the article on their fundraising auxiliary and founder, Edna Vincent, in our July issue of Frankly Frankston Magazine, current president Pauline Ellerby called our office to speak to Edna’s great-granddaughter and writer of the article, Kate Sears. After stories were shared about Edna’s many quirks, we were invited to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary on Monday, August 27, at the Frankston Bowls Club.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Peninsula Health’s longest running volunteer group since its inception in April 1968. And to commemorate, the bowls club was adorned with pink balloons and sparkling pink cupcakes. Past and present Pink Ladies - or ‘Pinkies’, as they call themselves - celebrated a successful 50 years with Peninsula Health staff and family members by their side; they also farewelled Pauline after 16 years as president and welcomed new president Carole Thwaites. It was a particularly emotional moment for Edna’s granddaughter Debbie Sears and for Kate to take in the profound effect that Edna ignited by starting the Pink Ladies. To see her legacy living on was astounding and they were ever so grateful to everyone for keeping Edna’s dream alive through their dedication, support and tireless efforts. The continued work by all Pinkies would have made her as proud as punch. Frankston Hospital has been able to continually grow and provide a high standard of patient care to the community thanks to the Pinkies, who have raised a remarkable $9 million since day dot. The Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary has 68 members who focus on the running of the kiosk as their main source of income. If you are interested in volunteering at Peninsula Health, contact the volunteer team on 9784 2674 or email volunteers@ phcn.vic.gov.au (more on page 65)
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Dance Union Studios is coming to Frankston after its success in Parkdale to bring commercial, hip-hop and jazz classes to juniors, adults, beginners and advanced dancers. Dance teacher and Dance Union Studios owner Abbey Armstrong aims to provide high-quality and innovative dance training in a fun and positive environment that does not intimidate beginners. She understands that while classes aim to build on dancers’ professional development, some of us just want to dance to keep fit or simply enjoy the social aspect that comes with dancing just for fun. Born and raised on the Peninsula, Abbey is no stranger to our performing arts community and has shared her passion for dance at dance schools and primary and secondary schools over the years. She has also coached teams to AASCF state and national championship titles and competed in the USASF Dance World Championships in the US, with her team also making it to the world finals. For the latest information on upcoming classes, visit Dance Union Studios’ social media pages. Its next pop-up workshop is on Saturday, September 29, at Peninsula Movement Studio, Monash University, Frankston. To book this workshop, email info@danceunionstudios.com DANCE UNION STUDIOS W: danceunionstudios.com E: info@danceunionstudios.com FB: danceunionstudios INSTA: danceunionstudios www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Next year promises to be an exciting time for our youngsters with the opening of Frankston House Sanctuary of Early Learning. Frankston House will be a 78-place boutique centre with a government-registered kindergarten, and it is committed to providing a home-like environment where each individual child can thrive. Frankston House is a family owned and operated long day care provider and currently runs Mt Eliza House Sanctuary of Early Learning at 41 Baden Powell Place, Mount Eliza. It believes that all children have the right to grow and learn in their own way and at their own pace, allowing them to gently unfold to reach their full potential. With natural outdoor play spaces and four inviting rooms, the children will spend their days exploring their world, creating positive friendships and developing empathy and respect. Frankston House’s curriculum reinforces connections with nature and encourages self-reliance, problem solving and creativity. Frankston House’s learning environments are provided to assist young ones to become curious, confident and caring decision-makers. Frankston House highly values family input and works collaboratively within its team and the community to provide best practice and continual improvement. Frankston House Sanctuary of Early Learning is expected to open in early January. To stay informed on progress, go to frankstonhouse.com.au, and for further information, email info@frankstonhouse.com.au FRANKSTON HOUSE SANCTUARY OF EARLY LEARNING A: 1-3 Vera St, Frankston South T: 9783 1117 W: frankstonhouse.com.au
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For those of you who don’t know, Channel Nine’s The Block has hit the small screen yet again and this time around we have a local girl getting down and dusty. Season 14 sees Somerville born and bred former pro netballer Bianca Chatfield and her teammate Carla Dziwoki (another former netballing pro) hit St Kilda’s Gatwick Hotel in a quest for makeover perfection, and these two girls aren’t going down without a fight. Must be the champion sportswomen in them, or the fact that die-hard ‘Block Head’ Bianca was determined to be part of the much-loved show she had watched for years.
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were 45,000 entries this year with only five teams of two being successful. You sign up for three and a half months of living and breathing The Block. You can’t do anything else. It’s like life on steroids, but what an experience! I’ve wanted to be on the show since retiring from netball.” Bianca began playing netball on the Peninsula when she was 11 and went on to become one of the youngest netballers to represent Australia. She was the vice-captain of the Australian gold medal Commonwealth Games team in 2014, but she grew up in Somerville with her two sisters surrounded by building and renovating. “Dad was and still is a builder on the Peninsula and it was not unusual to spend holidays on a building site learning by osmosis — that’s why I did the project managing and Carla did more of the shopping and styling. I renovated my apartment in town too, but there was still lots to learn. We had a great team of tradies helping us. “When we first rocked up, the other contestants thought ‘Oh, here’s two girls, this will be a breeze’. But they didn’t realise that our netballing careers were based on problemsolving and endurance. It was hard work, but to see the apartment transform was so satisfying. The other contestants were great too. We’ve made long-lasting friendships.” Bianca and Carla have been watching the show unfold with the rest of us. “It’s been fascinating seeing what they’ve kept in and what the other teams were going through at the same time. Every Saturday night before the Sunday reveal was an all-nighter trying to get everything finished. We were up every morning between 5am and 6am. Once we had to rip up floors and start again, but it was all worth it.” Would she renovate one more time? “Yes; there’s so much satisfaction in it. I love beginning and completing new projects, but I still take time to get back home (her family is in Somers now), pull out the paddle board and check in with the dolphins. I’ll always be a water baby.” And a successful one at that. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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As the youngest member of the House of Representatives, Chris Crewther MP is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. One way of doing so is engaging young people in sport, education, work and the local community. This is why Chris has been so supportive of investing in local sport.
FMPLDAT’s Federal Government grants have enabled the set-up of ACTIVATE, which “links young people into local sporting and recreational clubs and provides scholarships for local children aged 12-18 years to participate in a sport or recreational activity of their choice … to reduce social and economic barriers … and to increase social connection and prosocial activity”.
One example is Jubilee Park, where the Federal Liberal Coalition Government provided $350,000 towards a new high performance pathway program, shelter sheds, a PA system, cricket nets, and developing new stadium plans with Frankston City Council. These plans have now resulted in more than $16 million funding from Council and the Federal Government towards building the stadium! Trish McLachlan, from Peninsula Waves and Frankston & District Netball Association, said: “These developments are terrific for our community, providing a home base and opportunities for both grassroots and high performance athletes. This will allow our young people to be led, mentored and inspired to be the best they can be through sport.” Recently, Chris also secured $850,000 Federal Government funding for new television broadcast-quality lighting at SkyBus Stadium (Frankston Park), following an original commitment of $650,000 from Michael Lamb, the
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Liberal candidate for Frankston (then matched by the State Government), and over $850,000 from Council. Peter Geddes, from Frankston Football Club, said: “Lighting of this quality will provide an elite facility that can showcase football on the Mornington Peninsula and provide the community with a night venue for VFL, VFLW, MPNFL and Junior AFL football. Perhaps in coming years we could see Frankston Dolphins VFL in a televised night VFL final from SkyBus Stadium Frankston — now that would provide some inspiration for all footballers
right across the Peninsula!” Chris noted: “It will also provide the opportunity to attract not only VFL and VFLW night games, but also AFL/ AFLW games, with the lights being up and running for the 2019 season. That will mean a boom for the local economy and the promotion of Frankston on the national stage.” What’s more, Chris has also been involved with setting up the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Drug Action Team (FMPLDAT). Frankston Mornington Peninsula Primary Care Partnership’s Ryan Peace noted that
Locally, Chris has also delivered $100,000 for a new Peninsula Hockey Centre pitch, $300,000 towards new clubrooms and a netball court at the Karingal Football Netball Club, $300,000 towards new facilities at Seaford United Soccer Club, $410,000 towards upgrades for Peninsula Senior Strikers at Centenary Park in Frankston North, $90,000 for the Karingal Youth Hangout Bus, $25,500 towards a scoreboard and women’s change rooms at Lloyd Park in Langwarrin, $300,000 towards lighting across two ovals in Frankston South, $3 million for athletics track/ soccer facilities, $17,000 for Ballam Park hurdles and much more. Chris has also been promoting early childhood reading by delivering free preschool children’s books to local childcare centres, preschools and kinders. If you would like some books for your organisation, business or home, feel free to contact Chris on 9781 2333 or at chris.crewther.mp@ aph.gov.au
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It’s all about glitz and glamour this spring. Frankly Frankston brings you our special spring feature to get you into the spirit of warm days, floral frocks and picnics by the racetrack. A little more sunshine and the promise of warmer days — spring is here and Yo-Ko Original couldn’t be more excited about what it has to bring! Feeling it’s time to refresh and spruce up your wardrobe for the warmer months? Let Yo-Ko create your new season style with stunning floral maxi dresses and beautiful blouses by Boho Australia, luxurious print tees and linen pants by Café Latte, perfect curve-conscious dresses by PQ Collection and the most fabulously detailed selection of No!Shoes booties and sandals in muted spring hues to complete your look. Complementary beaded and tasseled jewels, clutch bags and accessories by Trio Rouge, Mikaia and No+El will have you coordinated from the office to a night out on the town.
bubbles and nibbling on local culinary delights. In Birthday Style is a ticketed fundraising event for Mums Supporting Families in Need. It’s on Tuesday, October 9, from 6-9pm and tickets are $10 via Facebook. YO-KO ORIGINAL BOUTIQUE A: 10 Station St, Seaford T: 9782 4442 FB: yokooriginal INSTA: yokooriginal
Yo-Ko is also preparing to celebrate four fabulous years in Seaford with In Birthday Style — Yo-Ko’s biggest shopping night to date, showcasing four stunning labels just in time for you to source that Cup Day frock! The evening will boast styling tips and advice from Curve experts, exclusive fashion previews, special discounts and more, all while you’re sipping
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Race into Moto on Melbourne Cup Day You don’t have to head all the way to Flemington to enjoy the colour and excitement of the Melbourne Cup — just as far as Carrum, where Café Moto and Brixton Bar Co are collaborating for a day of food, drink, fashion and fun on Tuesday, November 6. Brixton Bar Co will be serving luscious twists on classic cocktails in the Café Moto beer garden, which will be dressed to impress and flower-filled. You can relax in all your race day finery, with cocktail packages, hampers and vouchers for the winners of the Most Extravagantly Elegant, Most Distinguished Gentlemen and many more categories. Café Moto’s delicious food will be available all day to keep your stamina up until the race that stops the nation streams live on the big screen, or you can book in for the tantalising special Melbourne Cup Day menu.
Café Moto is also organising hampers for those taking a picnic to the races; simply drop your hamper in and the staff will pack it full of goodies ready to collect on the day. With the café just across the road from Carrum station, it’s easy to grab your hamper and a quick cocktail then jump on the next train. And of course if you’re making a day of it at Café Moto, public transport is definitely the way to go. Sandwiched between Carrum foreshore and the station, there’s no shortage of parking near Moto and you can have a drink or two, enjoy a walk along the beach and forget the worry of driving afterwards. So race on to Eventbrite to get your tickets. Giddy-up! CAFÉ MOTO A: 611 Nepean Highway, Carrum T: 9773 3542 W: cafemotoaustralia.com.au FB: www.cafemoto INSTA: cafemotoaus
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Let the world see you smile “Smile and the world smiles with you,” wrote Stanley Gordon West — and how right he was. A smile is incredibly infectious; it is often the first thing we notice about another person, and it makes us feel better.
Specialist orthodontist Dr Peter A. Scott knows this too, and for more than 30 years he and his team have been creating beautiful smiles on the Mornington Peninsula. Peter is also a consultant orthodontist at the Royal Children’s Hospital and offers orthodontic care to children, teens and adults in the inner Melbourne areas as well as across the Peninsula. The friendly team of experienced staff at Dr Peter Scott Orthodontist in Frankston will provide care and guidance to families and individuals throughout their entire orthodontic journey. With their expertise in child and adult orthodontics — braces, invisible braces, clear aligners (including Invisalign), removable and fixed functional appliances — as well as digital orthodontics, they will help you achieve a winning smile that will last a lifetime. They specialise in the early assessment of dental development and facial growth. The ideal age for an initial assessment is seven to nine years, and early intervention where appropriate is recommended for the best outcome No referral is required at Dr Peter Scott Orthodontist and interest-free payment plans are available. So what are you waiting for? Make an appointment today — and smile! DR PETER SCOTT ORTHODONTIST A: 13 Beach St, Frankston T: 9783 4511 W: drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au FB: drpeterscottorthodontist
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Creating beautiful smiles on the Peninsula for over 30 years Specialist orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. Highly experienced staff providing first class care, guidance and support to families and individuals on their orthodontic journey. Expertise in: braces, invisible braces, clear aligners, digital orthodontics, removable & fixed functional appliances No Referral Required - Interest free payment plans available! Enquire about your new smile today. 13 Beach St, Frankston 9783 4511 www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au
fashion health beauty • New ‘smart’ cardio and weights machines • Virtual fitness classes • Over 250 weekly group exercise classes • Immersive and fully connected group cycle experience ... and so much more!
WomenConnect Frankston’s biannual networking lunch was held on Wednesday, September 5, from 11.30am-2.30pm at Functions by the Bay. Guest speakers Nikk and Yolande Hughes shared their story of the origins of Inspire Tribe and the 12 words that allow you to see and understand yourself in a life-changing way. Frankly Frankston Magazine generously sponsored the event along with like-minded local businesses. Photos: Chendelle Kolasa
Sign up on a 12 month PARC membership and attend a minimum of 12 times every month across your first 90 days and we will pay back your joining fee*.
Call us on 9781 8444 to book a tour *Membership Terms and Conditions apply, visit website for more details. Offer ends 15/10/2018.
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FAC TORY OUTLET SALE Quality Australian made merino wool luxury knitwear. Purchase firsts, seconds and factory overrun discounted garments.
Visit our Factory Outlet at 140 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 Open: Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-3pm, Sat (May-Jul) 10am-2pm, www.merinoandco.com.au 1300 030 718 www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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It is a misconception that exercise should stop just because one limb is injured. There are plenty of exercises you can do even if one arm is in a sling or your ankle is in a moon boot. Research has shown exercising your uninjured side can help prevent a significant loss of strength to the affected limb. This means that, when you have recovered, the loss of muscle strength won’t be as dramatic. Exercising the uninjured side can also help to understand the movement pattern and exercise that you will be doing once your injured side is ready. You may be able to do one or two specific movements in your sling, but once out of it your exercises will
be able to progress much further. To help with this process, starting those progressions earlier on the non-affected limb can help with both your understanding and your muscle’s ability to adapt to the exercise which will help reduce the overall loss of strength on the injured side. This is where talking to your physiotherapist or exercise physiologist is really helpful. Not only can they provide you with exercises most helpful for your injury, they can also help keep you motivated. No one wants to be injured, but it’s important to keep moving! THE SPORTS INJURY CLINIC A: 365-367 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9783 9990
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“It’s such a good sport to be involved in,” said Sk8house co-owner Bernadine. “It’s so fun, and it’s supportive and family orientated. It’s such a family affair. Some of our members span three generations from grandchild to grandparent. They enjoy keeping fit together.” You’re welcome to try inline speed skating to see what it’s all about. It’s a great way to keep fit, get your cardio workout in and keep the kids occupied.
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With inline blade skates on their feet, the Speed Club at Sk8house moves at the speed of light. These speed skaters thrive on the thrill of competing to see who is ultimately the fastest skater. They’ve participated in junior, senior, international and masters categories, and members vary in age from six to 50 — so age is no excuse for not giving it a go.
Beginner classes are on Saturdays from 9-10am when anyone is invited to attend for $12 ($10 for members). The intermediates fly around the rink on Mondays from 6-7pm for $12. Intermediates to advanced speed skaters take over on Wednesdays from 7-9pm (members only). Sunny Sundays are the trend with the training occurring outdoors at the Frankston netball courts from 3-5pm for $5. Coaches Kevin and Darryl can’t wait to introduce you to this awesome sport for all members of the family, so why not skate on down? SK8HOUSE A: Unit 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs T: 9773 6799 W: sk8house.com.au FB: sk8houseau
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PUBLIC TIMES Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm Only $14 per session + $3 sk8 hire Bonus Tues + Wed extended session 4-6pm Wednesday Tots Session 9am - 11am
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Charley’s Aunt promises laughs all round Fancy a fabulously funny night out? How about a cup of tea with a spot of light entertainment? Act II is delighted to be performing for you a deliciously ticklish comedy about last-minute
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proposals, mistaken identity, and a “cheeky monkey” of a man running rings around his friends while dodging unwanted love interests. Charley’s Aunt has all this amusing drama and more for you to enjoy.
seated in the middle of the action with the actors performing around and among you all. So be prepared to come face to face with the antics the moment you enter the theatre and walk through the garden to your tea table.
A unique feature that Act II is keen to introduce you to is its semi-immersive staging. Rather than the cast performing inside the round, you will be
Charley’s Aunt is Act II’s first production under its new name and commences its season on Friday, September 28, at 7.30pm.
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Celebrate Beethoven’s gleaming diamond of the chamber repertory in this special program, which also features works by Ravel and Richard Strauss, highlighting the strength of the orchestra’s strings, woodwind and brass. The program will feature Richard Strauss’ Hasenöhrl Till Eulenspiegel (einmal anders), Ravel’s Duo for Violin and Cello, and Beethoven’s Septet.
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An evening of MSO magic The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is excited to bring its finest players and a gorgeous repertoire to Frankston Arts Centre for a wondrous evening of classical music.
Enjoy an evening of classical music with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, November 3, at 8pm. There will also be a pre-show talk at 6.30pm. Tickets: $27-$71; bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au FB: FrankstonArtsCentre INSTA: the_fac
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Did you hear a train toot-toot on Sunday, August 26, and wonder if you’d imagined it? Facebook was a buzz with everyone asking what was happening. Well, wonder no more — it was 707 Operations, whose heritage train service made the trip from the Caulfield to Dandenong then on to Berwick with an A66 diesel locomotive pulling the carriages. The R707 steam locomotive City of Melbourne then took over and brought the train to Melbourne for a brief lunch stop before heading to Stony Point. It was a sight to see a heritage airconditioned train being pulled by ex-Victoria Railways steam locomotive. It was also the first time an R train has been beyond Frankston. Photo by Steve Brown
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Australia’s favourite kidult comedians, The Listies, are bringing their best-smelling book Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to Frankston Arts Centre’s stage these school holidays! Ickypedia is a seriously silly show that answers all of life’s unimportant questions: How do you take a smellfie? What exactly are udderpants?* And what happens if you never ever clean your room? With snot-monsters, bubble machines
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and toilet paper guns, it’s a mix of clowning, slapstick and improvised chaos that the whole family will enjoy. Richard Higgins and Matt Kelly are acclaimed kidult comedy duo The Listies. In 2008, their show More Fun Than a Wii went on to be the first kids’ show to be nominated for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival best show award, the Barry Award. Since then they’ve toured from the Sydney Opera House to South Korea, from Edinburgh to Malaysia, and all over Australia. The Listies’ book Ickypedia was published in 2015 with its sequel Ickyfoodia released in 2017. Recent live work includes Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark, The Listies Ruin Xmas and 6D: Twice as Good as 3D. Ickypedia will stink up the stage on Monday, September 24, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets: $25; family of four $95; bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac. com.au
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Luckless footy team steals the Sorrento screen BY LIZ ROGERS
There’s a new flick that’s just been released down south at the class-infused Sorrento Athenaeum Cinema on Ocean Beach Rd, and if you’re up for a laugh — plus a few tears and home truths served up along the way — then this is for you.
and how things go bad quickly. But they can turn around just as quickly too. We had guys from Northern Iraq on the set, while the soundtrack was created by refugees. Many of them are now training to be actors. Their stories are real.”
The Merger is based on comedian Damian Callinan’s critically acclaimed one-man show he wrote about 10 years ago and which basically goes like this: former professional football player Troy Carrington returns to his old almost dead in the water country town called Bodgy Creek and is convinced into coaching the local and very lost in transit footy team.
Damian, who is currently touring and dancing in Swing Man and has been performing for about 20 years, loves that The Merger is being released on the Peninsula. “My sister has a house in Sorrento and I still remember being let into that cinema one night just before close. There was no one else around and the guy kept it open just for me.”
Damian explains. “There’s lots of things at play in The Merger. I wrote this a decade ago and we are still dealing with the same refugee issues. Sure, the film is about footy, but it’s also about acceptance and rejection
The Merger stars Damian alongside Penny Cook (A Country Practice), John Howard (Mad Max, Sea Change) and Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) plus a treasure trove of refugee performers. It’s on limited release.
Read all about it: Mayor’s Challenge a hit BY YAZMINE LOMAX
August 31 marked the end of not only another frosty month by the bay but another successful year of the Mayor’s Reading Challenge. Wrapping up its eighth year, the Mayor’s Reading Challenge is a Frankston initiative that supports early literary development and is aimed at families with kids up to five years old. The challenge encourages parents and care-givers to engage in regular reading experiences with their curious possums, and it certainly achieved that this year. Frankston families spent August enjoying experiences as varied as reading books ( 40 Frankly Frankston
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Angus knows there’s nothing better than sitting down with a good book.
reading books straight away. In fact, they loved reading so much that they stopped watching television and didn’t want to use any technology devices! Inspired to get reading with your little one? For children up to two years old, Frankston Library recommends giggling your way through such classics as The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury. For those a tad older, The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss, Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and the Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child are always popular choices. Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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It’s Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer-lovin’ holidays that makes it the perfect place to revive the fun-filled ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle. The rock and roll festival Foreshore RockFest on November 16-18 is a fun celebration of all things groovy. The fun starts on Friday evening at Rosebud Primary School with the first of many dances featuring Who Was That Cat playing ‘50s and ‘60s music with a rockabilly twist. On Saturday morning the town centre will rock with hot rod and ‘chrome bumper’ cars on show, ‘50s bands and dancers street-jiving, and back at the school a ‘50s and ‘60s market featuring Rockhouse will include retro clothing, food, DJs and dance demonstrations. In town, vintage shops will pump with music, fashion and bargains, and during the afternoon Diddy Reyes ‘59 Rockers will push out their bad boy rockabilly charm at Rosebud Hotel. www.franklyfrankston.com.au
On Saturday evening there’s more rock and roll with some great bands including Shane Magro Combo, Fender Benders, Honey B and the Stingers and blues and swing band The Jackson Four. And on Sunday rock on to the pre-1970s Hot Rod and Classic Car Show on the Village Green, with hundreds of cars and vintage caravans on show. For fashionistas there’s a vintage clothing and ‘Pin Up’ contest in the Memorial Hall next to the car show. The market continues at the school on Sunday from 10am with great music from Who Was That Cat and Fender Benders. All events will conclude by 5pm. Tickets are essential for many events and will sell out quickly, so go to foreshorerockfest.com.au or rosebudbythebay.com.au, where you can also get all the details, and like the Facebook page ForeshoreRockFest for all the latest news. SEPTEMBER 2018
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MAIN STREET MORNINGTON FESTIVAL Sunday 21 October 2018 11am to 5pm Main Street Mornington
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Mornington Main Street Festival is bringing you a huge range of food vendors and wineries this October. With seven performance areas, stages, roving entertainment and children’s activities, it is a fun day out for all ages.
& Winery, Rebello Wines, Stumpy Gully Vineyard, T’Gallant Winemakers, Underground Winemakers & Yabby Lake, will showcase their vintages, which you’ll be able to taste, buy by the glass or take home. Ten Sixty One ciders will also be available.
Spend the day or just a couple of hours enjoying treats from across the Peninsula and beyond. Indulge in some old favourites, including The Flying Calamari Bros, DOC, Nica Tacos, and The Rocks Mornington, as well as new ones such as The Avocado Hut or Far Out Falafels. Don’t forget to save room for dessert with lots of treats for you in store. Browse a wide range of handcraft stalls, including OMG SeaGlass Designs, Tenae Lily or Whimsical By Nature, and pick up something unique to take home.
This not-for-profit community event is only able to take place due to the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and generous sponsors such as The Grand Mornington, EastLink, Mornington Peninsula Magazine and others that all help either financially or in kind to make the festival such a success. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor to help support the festival, just inquire at mainstreetfestival.com.au
Some of the Peninsula’s top wineries, including Bittern Estate, Chirping Bird Wines, Dromana Estate, Elan Vineyard
Mornington Main Street Festival will be held on Sunday, October 21, from 11am-5pm. For more details, visit mainstreetfestival.com.au
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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, celebrated as the home of Australian sculpture, comprises 8ha of designed landscape and vast areas of indigenous bushland. The exhibition program focuses on the development of modern sculpture and various forms of spatial practice, and encourages contemporary artists to develop and address challenging issues current in Australia and a global context.
for his contribution to an Australian naturalistic approach to landscape design. Historically he is linked to the development of the Eltham creative
Atlas of Memory: (re)visualising Gordon Ford’s natural Australian garden presents research by Annette Warner, School of Ecosystems & Forest Sciences, University of Melbourne. The exhibition comprises diverse archival material relating to the influential practice of mid‐to late 20th century landscape designer Gordon Ford. Ford was recently recognised as a person of national significance
Annette Warner’s Atlas of Memory: (re) visualising Gordon Ford’s natural Australian garden 2018, installation view. Photo: Christian Capurro.
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movement and significant figures such as the architect Alistair Knox, photographer Sue Ford and other well-known artists, writers and designers of this time. Also showing is the exhibition Black Paintings, by Karingal-based artist Sanné Mestrom, which presents a series of free-standing woollen tapestries on steel frames accompanied by a suite of gouache paintings. The works celebrate the textural qualities of the painting surface while referencing art history and craft traditions. Both exhibitions are on until November 11. MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE PARK+GALLERY A: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin T: 9789 1671 W: mcclellandgallery.com
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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 Peninsula Grammar School Tours: 9.30am, tours depart from H.A. Macdonald Pavilion, enter via gate 2 on Wooralla Drive, peninsulagrammar. vic.edu.au, 9788 7777 Free Self Defence & Anti-Bullying classes for Adults & Children: Input Fitness Health Club, 224 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston; 5-5.30pm; ph: 9789 3566
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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
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
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Heritage steam train trips: Mornington Railway, 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc; morningtonrailway.org. au; 1300 767 274
SEPTEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 18 Catherine Truman: No Surface Holds – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
UNTIL SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Mornington Peninsula Writing Prizes 2018: offered by Frankston Writers Block; entries close today; edgearts. com.au/organisations/writersblock; davidptk68@hotmail.com.uk
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23 2018 Mornington Running Festival – half marathon, 10km, 5km & 1km kids’ race, morningtonrunningfestival.com
Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, cnr Albert & Octavia streets, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; mmmanglican.org.au
UNTIL SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 Sanné Mestrom: Black Paintings continues until November 11; McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin; mcclellandgallery.com.au
Atlas of Memory: (re)visualising Gordon Ford’s natural Australian garden; McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin; mcclellandgallery.com.au
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17 From Venice to Madrid – 7.30pm, $30-$60, Frankston Arts Centre, thefac. com.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
SATURDAY – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22-23 Frankston and Peninsula Relay For Life: join to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria; Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston; relayforlife.org.au
FRIDAY - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28-29 Charley’s Aunt by Frankston Youth Centre; The Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1A Plowman Pl, Frankston; 7pm; 1300 665 377; trybooking/ frankstontheatregroup SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Charley’s Aunt by Frankston Youth Centre; The Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1A Plowman Pl, Frankston; 1pm; 1300 665 377; trybooking/ frankstontheatregroup FRIDAY - SATURDAY OCTOBER 5-6 Charley’s Aunt by Frankston Youth Centre; The Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1A Plowman Pl, Frankston; 7pm; 1300 665 377; trybooking/ frankstontheatregroup SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 Charley’s Aunt Frankston Youth Centre; The Frankston Mechanics
Institute, 1A Plowman Pl, Frankston; 1pm; 1300 665 377; trybooking/ frankstontheatregroup
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 Introduction to Volunteering Session: Impact Volunteering hosts Australian Animal Rescue, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential, info@impactvolunteering. org.au WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 Toorak College Open Day: Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza; toorakcollege.vic.edu.au
SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 Main Street Mornington Festival – 11am-5pm, mainstreetfestival.com.au SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 Toorak College Open Day: Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza; toorakcollege.vic.edu.au
SATURDAY - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3-6 Peninsula Arts Society Spring Art Show: 159 Overport Rd, Frankston; 10am-5pm; P: 9775 2640 peninsulaartssociety.org.au
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 Introduction to Volunteering Session: Impact Volunteering hosts Family Life, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential info@ impactvolunteering.org.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
third Saturday of month 8am-1pm at Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale
Emu Plains Market: Saturday, October 20, 9am-2pm, Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring
Plaza Palooza: every Thursday, 9am4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin
Frankston Sunday Market: every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston
Seaford Farmers’ Market: third Sunday of month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford
Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston
Seaford Handmade Market: third Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford
Little Beauty Market: Saturday, October 27, 10am-3pm, Beauty Park, Frankston
The ‘Big’ Spring Makers Market: Sunday, September 30, 10am-3pm, Frankston Basketball Stadium, Frankston
Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market: fourth Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Mount Eliza Village Green Pearcedale Farmers Market:
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It’s National Seniors’ Week across Victoria in October, so Frankly Frankston Magazine thought you’d like to take a peek at some of the services available for our highly valued senior members of the community. The Victorian Seniors Festival encourages older residents to get out and about and offers more than 2000 opportunities for fun and socialising. There’s free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders from Sunday, October 7, until Sunday, October 14. Every council is getting involved, and you can check out all the details at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards to start making plans. In the meantime, read about premium Peninsula retirement living, investment advice, delicious dining choices with discounts for seniors, health care and services, and holiday destinations, and explore the pathways to working within the aged-care sector.
GOOD FOOD GREAT VALUE! Fully licensed family restaurant Carvery - Seafood - Asian Aussie - Salad - Dessert OPEN 7 DAYS AND NIGHTS A WEEK
20% SENIOR DISCOUNT! Monday - Thursday Lunch & Dinner Fri, Sat & Sun Lunch Only
315 Nepean Hwy, Frankston - Tel. 9770 0122 FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR LARGE PARTIES
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With a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, amazing customer service and 18 years’ experience, it’s no wonder Food Star is the destination for our seniors. Food Star is amazingly affordable, and you simply can’t go past its mouthwatering fresh seafood, Asian cuisine, carvery, salads and quality Western favourites. For dessert, indulge in black forest cake, tiramisu, fruit tarts, and much more. Lunch is served from 11.30am to 3pm
for seniors to enjoy for only $11.90 Mondays to Fridays, or $12.90 on Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner is available from 5.30-9.30pm, and from Monday to Thursday seniors can enjoy a delicious dinner for $16.50, or for just $21.90 from Friday to Sunday. FOOD STAR FRANKSTON A: 315-321 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9770 0122 W: foodstar.com.au/base/Frankston FB: foodstar.frankston
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Put your best foot forward Most people tend to not know the purpose of a podiatrist, outside of getting their toenails cut. So what does a podiatrist actually do? Podiatrists are specially trained health professionals who focus on foot and ankle assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management. Podiatrists help to prevent ulcerations, amputations, longterm deformities, and the negative impacts on your feet from many daily activities. Podiatrists can assess your vascular, neurological, dermatological and musculoskeletal body systems to determine the health of your feet, which often reflects your general health. As the song goes, “The foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone …” But until you have had a full foot health assessment, there are some general activities you can do at home to help maintain your foot health: Carry out daily foot checks. View the top, bottom and sides of your feet and between your toes. Look for anything outside the normal, such as calluses, corns and wounds. Apply moisturiser daily (avoiding between your toes) to help keep your skin stretchy and strong with less chance of cracks. Wear shoes that fit properly and that match the activity you are doing. For example, when walking along the foreshore, wear walking shoes, not high heels. If in doubt, see your local podiatrist for advice. Every October, Australia celebrates Foot Health Month, so keep a lookout for all the exciting promotions that are sure to come. SOUTHERN CROSS PODIATRY A: 1 Ferndale Drive, Frankston T: 8759 6477 W: southerncrosspodiatry.com.au
Be engaged, inspired & motivated to learn from the best Enrolling at NIET will provide you with a supportive learning environment, where we look after your individual needs and provide the best trainers that are industry experts. Learn from the best! Our trainers are the most dynamic facilitators you will find!
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Certificate III in Early Childhood, Education and Care (CHC30113)
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (CHC33015) • Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) • Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415)
NIET will ensure your experience with us is positive by offering flexiblility, up to date industry information, support, and above all - quality!
• Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) • Certificate IV in Celebrancy (CHC41015) • Diploma in Early Childhood, Education and Care (CHC50113) • Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50216)
This training is delivered with Victorian Commonwealth funding. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access training subsided through the Skills First Program. Student tuition fee’s published at www.niet.com.au RTO: 22214
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Partnership at the cutting edge of aged care Concerned about the quality of aged care? There is no need to be with Nepean Industry Edge Training and Opal By The Bay working together to provide aged care of the highest standard. Opal By The By in Mount Martha is raising the bar for personal care attendants by having students trained directly on site under supervision of their teacher Julie Brown. This gives Opal the edge in selecting the best students to become part of its staff at the completion of their course. Students completing an aged care course at Nepean Industry Edge Training have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the aged care sector because their classroom is based in the Opal facility. Students learn the theory and skills in the classroom and then work with the residents as they undertake their practical placement at Opal. NIET chief executive Sharyn Bellingham says: “It is a great experience for the students as they learn in the classroom and gain a solid understanding of Opal’s culture for putting the needs of the residents first and treating them with care and respect at all times. Our students get the best of both worlds by learning in the classroom and gaining experience in a high-quality, reputable aged care facility.” The partnership between Opal and NIET benefits both the students
and the residents, who often sit in on classes and give students real life stories. For more information, contact NIET on 9770 1633 or Opal By The Bay on 5958 6600.
NEPEAN INDUSTRY EDGE TRAINING A: 405 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9770 1633 W: niet.com.au FB: NIETraining
PICTURED: Teacher Julie Brown with aged care students who have completed and graduated from their course.
New opportunity to make super contributions when downsizing The downsizer contribution provides an excellent opportunity for anyone aged 65 or over who sell their main residence (your home) held for at least 10 years to contribute up to $300,000 each ($600,000 for a couple) into super. The usual work test and total super balance restrictions do not apply when making a downsizer contribution. Only Contracts of Sales entered into from 1 July 2018 may qualify for a downsizer contribution.
This is a complex area, so if you (or anyone you know) are looking to downsize your home, contact Michael Stout on 9783 8077 to discuss the suitability of this strategy. Michael Stout is an Authorised Representative of RI Advice Group Pty Ltd ABN 23 001 774 125, AFSL 238429 The information (including taxation) above is general advice only and does not constitute personal advice. It has been prepared without taking into account any of your individual objectives, financial solutions or needs. Before acting on this advice you should consider the appropriateness of this advice, having regard for your own objectives, financial situation and needs. You should seek personal financial advice from a qualified financial adviser before acting on the advice.
Implications for investors • You do not have to actually downsize living accommodation to be eligible and can be moving into Aged Care. •
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Proudly servicing the Peninsula for over 30 years RetireInvest / RI Advice Frankston, Level 3, 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston 9783 8077
Get out and see Your World Your World of Travel is dedicated to ensuring every one of its guests experience the best when it comes to both their holiday and the service they receive while planning it. With more than 50 years’ combined experience, the staff at Your World of Travel have travelled throughout Europe, South-East Asia, the US, Russia, Africa, The Maldives, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Australia. With their extensive knowledge and experience in cruising, they are also qualified to put together the perfect holiday at sea for you and your loved ones. From intimate small ships to boundary-pushing megaships, from romantic escapes to family
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adventures, they can help you choose the perfect fit. They are also ATAS accredited and a member of Cruise Lines International Association, which means you can safely put your travel planning in their hands. If you are interested in a holiday that is not too far from home but that will make you feel like you are a million miles away, a Princess Cruises trip to New Zealand or the South Pacific could be just right for you, and Your World of Travel is ready to get you there. Princess Cruises has so much to offer every type of traveller, with delicious dining options, freshwater pools and hot tubs, a Vegas-style casino and activities to keep the little ones entertained for
hours. Every moment will be pure bliss — and that’s just while you’re on board. We haven’t even gotten started on the beautiful ports you will visit along the way! Talk to Your World of Travel about booking your 2019 Princess Cruises holiday today on 9787 3344. For more information about Your World of Travel, visit yourworldoftravel.com.au YOUR WORLD OF TRAVEL A: 105C Fleetwood Cres, Frankston South T: 9787 3344 W: yourworldoftravel.com.au FB: YourWorldOfTravelVIC
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Volunteering for FREE Introduction to Volunteering Sessions 10 am – 11 am
Tuesday 9th October Guest Speaker: Australian Animal Rescue Tuesday 13th November Guest speaker: Family Life
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Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the local community, and when it comes to seniors, the benefits of giving something back simply compound. Older adults who volunteer find it brings them a sense of purpose, connection and inclusion as well as helping them build lasting friendships. But there are also many health benefits as well. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to keep your mind and body active and is well linked by research to improved mental health and a reduction in the symptoms of depression. For those suffering from a chronic illness, it’s reported to act as a great stress reliever and distraction, particularly for seniors with conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with volunteering during Seniors Week from October 8-13. If you’ve always been interested but aren’t sure how to get started, Impact Volunteering holds Volunteering Information Sessions at the Frankston Library from 10-11am on the second Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
Tuesday of every month. To find out more about how you can volunteer to improve your health and well-being in later life or for more information about the many volunteering opportunities available, head to the Impact Volunteering Information & Referral desk located at the Frankston Library from Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, or visit the Impact Volunteering website at impactvolunteering.org.au
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IMPACT VOLUNTEERING A: 20 Ebdale St, Frankston T: 9770 6492 E: info@impactvolunteering.org.au FB: ImpactVolunteering INSTA: impactvolunteering PICTURED: Impact Volunteering Volunteer of the Year 2017 award-winner Ada Fletcher with Community Support Frankston staff member Nancy Jurisic.
Do you have a will? If not, or if your Will needs reviewing, let me help you.
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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.
Applications NOW OPEN
Apply or nominate via website www.frankstonbusinessawards.org Proudly sponsored by:
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Study in September/ October! VOCATIONAL COURSES AVAILABLE Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115
Certificate IV in Industry Mental Health CHC43315 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215
Certificate IV in Education Support (delivered from Rosebud, Hastings and Carrum Downs)
CHC40213 Certificate III in Health Support Services HLT33215
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P I 03 9781 3388 or 0407 237 441 E I frankston@brace.com.au W I www.brace.com.au Qualify for a rewarding career with BRACE. We can provide you with relevant training, support and even organise your practical placement! This training is delivered with funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. Eligibility criteria apply or training is offered on a fee for service basis. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. RTO Code: 3621
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Fire protection for p Fire protection expert Kai Richards, from Gem Fire Service, explains how you should be protecting your business. What is your most popular fire protection system? Most of our installation work is either installing sprinkler systems or fire detection systems. However, our testing and maintenance ranges from people with single extinguishers in a tenancy through to entire business parks. Do you test everything in one visit? Where possible we try to minimise the amount of visits and therefore disruptions to clients. However, we employ specialists in each field to perform the various testing, so sometimes multiple visits are required to ensure the right qualified person performs each job. What’s so important about testing and reporting to relevant Australian Standards? It is to ensure you are compliant with Australian Standards and will pass a council inspection. Another is for WH&S compliance. But the main reason to get your systems tested, we believe, is so that in the event of an emergency they will operate as intended and will give the best chance of personnel and property surviving an emergency. What makes you unique? One of the biggest points of difference to our competitors is our online maintenance platform. All our staff are equipped with tablets when they perform their testing and maintenance, which has allowed us to streamline our service. This makes management easier for clients and the results are accessible within hours. GEM FIRE SERVICE A: 14 Jack St, Carrum Downs T: 1300 134 170 W: gemfire.com.au
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Accolades for volunteers Two volunteers have been presented with Community Service Awards by the Rotary Club of Frankston for their work. Retired teacher Tony Sinclair is a supporter of Natured Kids and works with children making nesting boxes and beneficial bug hotels in nature reserves. Tony also built the much-used self-serve book swap library at Frankston’s Montague Park as part of the Birth Tree Project established by the Frankston Peninsula 2.0 Rotary Club.
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Lyn Kellow, from Bunnings Frankston, has offered time, products and equipment to six aged-care centres, 19 pre-schools and 25 primary and secondary schools. Community barbecues, sausage sizzles and donations have also benefited Rotary, Lions and sporting clubs, Scouts, special needs groups and many other non-profit groups throughout Frankston and the Peninsula. The awards were presented by Rotary Club of Frankston president Charles Coy.
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Fitting reward for Mornington business BY KATE SEARS Be Fit Food has become a household name across Australia after appearing on the television show Shark Tank in 2017, which resulted in a $300,000 investment and an overnight increase in sales of 1500 per cent. Selling out for six weeks in advance within two hours of the show airing sent the team into shock. Now this Mornington-based business is making headlines again after being named the 2018 Telstra Victorian Business of the Year. “We were nominated six months ago and were one of 10,000 submissions. The top 25 were invited to the finals awards night so going to the awards didn’t even sink in,” founder Kate Save told Frankly Frankston Magazine. “We were up against a lot of big companies so we honestly went into the night looking forward to having a good time. Then we took out our category, the Small & Succeeding Award, which we didn’t expect. I thought to myself, ‘This is the epitome of success’. We remained hopeful for the overall category. My heart skipped a beat when they called our name. I didn’t jump up as I www.franklyfrankston.com.au
of healthy eating by providing Australians with scientifically formulated meals for improving overall health and well-being,” Kate said. “The main goal is to educate Australia that food is medicine and to change our clients’ health. Weight loss is just an added bonus.” Real food is the answer, and with her busy schedule Kate loves that her family enjoys eating her Be Fit Food meals too. “My kids love the lasagne and the meatballs,” she said.
thought I’d imagined it.” Be Fit Food was founded by Kate, a dietitian, exercise physiologist and diabetes educator, and Geoffrey Draper, a bariatric surgeon, as a food-based tool that could remedy chronic disease and enhance long-term health. “We take the guesswork out
Keep your fingers crossed for our Peninsula superstars when the National Telstra Awards take place in Melbourne on Thursday, September 20. Join Kate and her team for their 10th Diabetes Walk on Sunday, October 21, in Mount Martha, starting in the carpark behind the shops (where the playground is located). All the money goes towards supporting research into juvenile diabetes. “The win has finally sunk in and the best bit is that it’s given us a chance to get in front with creditability,” said Kate. “We’ve received greater respect since the awards from other health professionals and the greater public.” SEPTEMBER 2018
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THE VISION After months of searching for the perfect location, owners Jamie and Mikaela were eager to transform the former fish and chips shop at 59 Kareela Rd into a trendy café with loads of personality, and they have done just that! Bringing something a little hip to the ‘burbs’, 2B1B is the funky-cafe fix Frankston has been longing for.
THE FOOD With the locals in mind they sought to cater for everyone from the discerning foodie to the fussy toddler. The all-day menu by chef/owner Jamie Bowman and co-chef and baker-extraordinaire Jacqueline Connon, both ex-chefs of the late Boathouse Restaurant, boasts a familiar café feel with all the trimmings of restaurant dining. Whether you’re after breakfast, brunch, lunch or something sweet, they have you covered. They even give you the option with some dishes to ‘make it vegan’. The menu features premium produce including Gamekeepers wood-smoked bacon and Pyrenees pork belly, local Nirvana free-range eggs and milk sourced exclusively from the family-owned Kyvalley
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farm in Kyabram. Oh, and let’s not forget the ever-changing selection of home-baked cakes, fresh from the kitchen daily, that are sure to make you drool.
THE BEVS Local roaster Commonfolk Coffee is front and centre at 2B1B with its staple blend Progress Street on the grind as well as a rotating Single Origin. For those after something without the caffeine hit, they also offer specialty hot chocolate by Mörk, Healthy Humans juices and living sodas and a selection of Remedy Kombucha.
THE GAME PLAN Having recently added kerbside dining, the plan is to convert the generous backyard space into an outdoor dining area, cementing 2B1B as the local neighbourhood hub that brings the community — and their beagles — together. TWO BOYS ONE BEAGLE AND A COFFEE SHOP A: 59 Kareela Rd, Frankston T: 9785 9239 W: twoboysonebeagle.com.au FB: twoboysonebeagle INSTA: twoboysonebeagle Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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A CHAT WITH OUR FOOD, WINE & DINING EXPERTS Anthony Christie – McClelland Gallery Cafe, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Please describe your menu selections at McClelland Gallery Cafe. Fresh, wholesome and full of flavour. I don’t overcomplicate dishes; I just let the ingredients speak for themselves. Contemporary cuisine, noting current trends and ideas, so always staying fresh and interesting. What’s your go-to trend to serve up that customers are loving? I’ve introduced some native ingredients, like finger limes, warrigal greens, Davidson plum, lemon myrtle. It’s befitting to our native park surrounds and they taste great. For those who aren’t familiar with your restaurant, give us some insight into what makes you different. Firstly, it’s the location, the stunning sculpture park and the native bushland setting. Secondly, we are known for our lemonade scones, our unique ‘kids’ packs’, yet we do great sharing feasts for groups. So the offerings are quite diverse. People come for that. Please tell us a little about your professional background? While completing a design course at Holmesglen I worked as a dishwasher in
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Mornington, where I quickly found a knack for cooking and was invited to join the team as a cook. I had visited McClelland several times and applied for a position where I could combine my passion for cooking and love for art and design. What do your customers like about your menu/venue? The evolving menu, the freshness of good house-made dishes. I only have about 14 dishes but they are all balanced to work well together, even sharing. I’m not one for huge pastas as our guests usually want room for one of our house-made cakes or dessert. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Out for dinner, of course! I do enjoy going to a symphony orchestra recital. I’m still a kid at heart; love my Xbox and creating things with my Lego collection. Any advice for aspiring chefs? I would laugh and say, “Don’t be a chef”, but that’s only because so many get burnt out doing long hard days in unhappy work places. Cooking is rewarding and fun, and with a positive and good ethical approach, an aspiring chef will find a great employer who will value you — or they will find you.
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If you’ve worked up an appetite after your morning stroll along the beach, relax inside for lunch with some spinach and ricotta cannelloni,
pumpkin and sage ravioli or a delicious marinated lamb salad with grilled vegetables. Or if the scenery has you craving seafood, try the café’s fish and chips or signature crispy lemon pepper calamari served with aioli, a herb salad and delicious beer-battered fries. Caffeine addicts can’t go wrong either. 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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Perched among the dunes overlooking the beach, Beach Cafe Seaford is just the place to meet friends and family. Its menu is sure to delight with tantalising dishes for breakfast, including strawberry and coconut chia pudding, fig and pistachio bread, eggs benedict with your choice of ham, bacon or salmon, and sweet potato and zucchini fritters. Feeling especially lavish? Then try the pancakes or Belgium waffles.
eats & drinks Delicious 5-Course Tasting Menu available for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights - only $65pp Matched wines also available
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Nestled behind pines just off the Moorooduc Highway you’ll find Barmah Park among the vines.
and crowd favourites lamb, duck and the crab risotto that will remain on the menu.
Sit on the balcony and bask in the sun as you sip a delicious wine and relax in the knowledge that chef Leo Howard will not disappoint. He’s designed a spring menu that’s sure to delight. The warmer days have inspired dishes with splashes of colour and local seasonal produce galore — hello Sunny Ridge strawberries! There will be a dessert with Peninsula honey and a lamb dish from Flinders Island. You’ll also be able to choose from more seafood options than ever before, crisp and fresh leafy dishes,
Enjoy a two-course weekday lunch with a glass of wine for just $49 while you’re overlooking the vineyard as the kids run off their $10 lunch in the play area. Or just bring a group of friends — we won’t tell. BARMAH PARK A: 945 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc T: 5978 8049 W: barmahparkwines.com.au FB: barmahparkwines INSTA: barmahpark
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THAI BEAC H CAFE 2 Station Street, Seaford Fresh Thai Cuisine Eat in or Takeaway Phone: 9782 4555 Delivery Available for orders over $30 Lunch: Tue-Sat Dinner: Tue-Sun Fri & Sat
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Peninsula Health’s longest running volunteer group is The Pink Ladies Auxiliary, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday, August 27, at the Frankston Bowls Club. Past and present Pink Ladies reflected on a successful 50 years with Peninsula Health staff and family members by their side; they also farewelled Pauline Ellerby after 16 years as president and welcomed new president Carole Thwaites. Photos: Kate Sears (see main story page 19) www.franklyfrankston.com.au
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Rustic charm and modern flair unite with dazzling effect in this red brick Lakewood Estate beauty at 258 Heatherhill Rd, Frankston. This modernised four-bedroom retreat showcases timeless elegance on a 717sq m (approx) allotment a short drive from the Frankston CBD.
A character-filled façade gives the nod to classic farmhouse design with an exterior chimney, herringbone brickwork detail, a gabled roof and an entrance porch. A sparking interior with a soaring cathedral ceiling, dormer windows and bold feature lighting draws the eye skyward, where two mezzanine bedrooms with spiral staircases offer sanctuary above. Stargaze from the northern mezzanine via roof windows. The second mezzanine features floor-to-ceiling mirrored robes and a powder room. Two light-filled living rooms (one with an open fire) and a renovated galley kitchen anchor the gleaming entry level. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry with an appliance bench, a gas cooktop and sleek counters. Two ground-floor bedrooms with generous robes (one including a walk-in robe) are located near a largely original bathroom with a separate bath tub and shower. Entertain alfresco on a covered deck with new ModWood boards, overlooking a big backyard with ample lawn for space-seeking children. HARCOURTS CENTRAL A: 4/454 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 1300 503 000 FB: harcourtscentral3199 INSTA: harcourts_central
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Help your children out of your home BY KATE SEARS
As finance brokers, the caring team at Yellow Brick Road have helped many young people purchase their first home with assistance from their parents. How? A family pledge guarantor loan. This loan allows people who do not have a deposit or sufficient savings to purchase a property with the support of a family member.
Pictured: Phillip Elliott, Sharon Payet, Melinda Ryan and Scott Williams
To understand how a family pledge guarantor loan could work for your child, come in and speak to the savvy team at Yellow Brick Road Frankston. Or, kids, why not take a step towards some independence and speak to the team yourselves? They’re passionate about bringing good ideas to life. Yellow Brick Road Frankston’s team have a combined experience of more than 50 years so you’re in good hands as these local experts endeavour to go above and beyond. With access to multiple lenders, these specialists can see which lender best suits your needs. For the chance to be rewarded with up to $10,000 just for being inquisitive, enter their two Crunchy Competitions via their Facebook page. It’s a chance to ask about a better home loan rate and go into the running to win $10,000 or apply for a new loan for a chance to win $5000.
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* Full terms and conditions at www.ybr.com.au/crunch. Promoter is Yellow Brick Road Finance Pty Limited ABN 33 128 708 109 of Mezzanine 1 Chifley Square Sydney NSW 2000. Competition starts 6AM (AEST) 6/8/18 and closes 11.59PM (AEDT) 30/11/18. One entry per prize draw is permitted per person. Prize draw 1: entrants must register at www.ybr.com.au/crunch to enter the draw for AUD$10,000. Prize draw 2: entrants must apply for a loan at a Yellow Brick Road branch to enter the draw for AUD$5,000. Entry is open to all Australian residents 18 years of age and over. Winners will be decided by computerised draw at 2PM (AEDT) 10/12/18. Winners will be notified by email and phone within 2 business days of the draw. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/18/26516; ACT TP18/01420; SA Licence No. T18/1310 Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month
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* Full terms and conditions at www.ybr.com.au/crunch. Promoter is Yellow Brick Road Finance Pty Limited ABN 33 128 708 109 of Mezzanine 1 Chifley Square Sydney NSW 2000. Competion starts 6AM (AEST) 6/8/18 and closes 11.59PM (AEDT) 30/11/18. One entry per prize draw is permitted per person. Prize draw 1: entrants must register at www.ybr.com.au/crunch to enter the draw for AUD$10,000. Prize draw 2: entrants must apply for a loan at a Yellow Brick Road branch to enter the draw for AUD$5,000. Entry is open to all Australian residents 18 years of age and over. Winners will be decided by computerised draw at 2PM (AEDT) 10/12/18. Winners will be notified by email and phone within 2 business days of the draw. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/18/26516; ACT TP18/01420 ; SA Licence No. T18/1310
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You don’t have to look far to see sheer curtains throughout interior magazines and being featured on renovation shows such as The Block. They are the on-trend window covering to update your interiors, and with Dollar Curtains + Blinds they are now also affordable.
Dollar Curtains + Blinds’ sheer curtains gently filter light through windows and soften the link between your indoor and outdoor living areas while enhancing the ambience of a room by adding movement and texture. DC+B’s Wavefold sheer curtains drape with a smooth continuous wave effect, creating a relaxed and elegant look. They are also surprisingly easy to operate; with the flick of a wand and minimal effort, your curtains can glide easily from side to side. If functionality is as important as aesthetics, opt for a combination of sheers to filter the light and Dollar Curtains + Blinds’ blockout roller blinds to block out the sun. This is a popular layering option to ensure flexibility over your windows’ privacy and light control. Dollar Curtains + Blinds has specialised in manufacturing custom window coverings for more than 50 years and handcrafts its curtains and sheers in its workrooms in Melbourne. Find Dollar Curtains + Blinds at Store 15, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport. Call the team on 9566 8200 for your free inhome measure and quote or to arrange a complimentary in-store consultation to view DC+B’s large range of indoor and outdoor window coverings. DOLLAR CURTAINS + BLINDS A: Store 15, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport T: 9566 8200
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Huddo’s Electrical Services has accreditation under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target to swap old halogen downlights for LEDs at no cost as part of this State Government rebate scheme. “LEDs last up to 20 times longer than halogen downlights while using up to 80 per cent less energy. If you want to enhance your workplace, brighten your home and lower your electricity costs, then make the switch — and it’s free,” says owner/operator Peter. “LEDs are safer, stronger and longer-lasting and we take pride in our workmanship and provide a 100 per cent customer satisfaction guarantee.”
Peter finds the best solutions to all your electrical requirements and can replace lights in commercial and industrial installations, including fluorescent lights, hibay lights and spotlights. He also specialises in all types of electrical work and provides electricians who are experienced, reliable and get the job done right —on time, every time. Call Huddo’s Electrical Services, where the person you speak to is the one who carries out the work. HUDDO’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES A: PO Box 342 Braeside M: 0411 316 180 FB: huddos electrical services
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Huddo’s Electrical Services, a locally owned family business with over 30 years’ experience, can fit your LED lights for you at no cost – it is part of the Victorian Government rebate scheme. They can also change your dimmable halogen lights. You can save up to 88% on your electricity bill by making the switch. Contact Peter today for friendly, reliable and prompt service.
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Aboriginal people have probably been making marks on trees for tens of thousands of years. Today you can still find these history books of Indigenous culture across the region if you look hard enough. Find an old river red gum and you’ll probably find a scar on its bark. Dan Turnbull from the Bunurong Land Council reckons there could be about 100 of them left standing on the Peninsula. Scarred trees represent the understated complexity of a culture’s keen perception on how it and the rest of the world’s living organisms are interconnected. Driven by function and the need to communicate, below is a list of what the scars left behind on these trees represent, and how they tell a story of work, play and an ancient culture’s intricate societal success. SACRED BIRTHING TREES: Big trees were hollowed out over time starting when they were only 10 or 20 years old. Each session saw a small fire placed against the base of the tree and afterwards the charcoal was removed. This was repeated many times over. Indigenous men would wait outside while
BY LIZ ROGERS the women and their mothers would go in to deliver the baby. The scooped-out tree gave the new mum and baby privacy and shelter.
BUSH CUPBOARD TREES: Size-specific holes were made according to what people needed to store, whether that be food, tools and so on. Dry kindling was stored in a bush cupboard with other often heavier tools such as grinding stones, anvils, cores, axes and hammer-stones. SMOKING TREES: Trees were hollowed out at the base to form a triangle-shaped cavity with just enough space to hang eels above a fire. MARKING TREES: Symbols were carved into the bark to indicate that a certain area belonged to a particular person and their family. People recognised these marks and understood immediately. This was the system of law put into place. BURIAL TREES: People were sometimes placed inside a hollow tree after passing, or the tree acted as a tombstone. SHIELDS, COOLAMONS (BOWLS), CANOE TREES: Every fella had an array of wooden weapons such as shields or clubs, and every woman would have
had a selection of bowls. All were made from wood or bark. Only the exact amount of bark (down to the cambium layer) was taken for each utensil so the tree was left healthy and thriving. TOE HOLE TREES: Small marks were made to fit a person’s toes, so a tree could be climbed with the purpose of collecting honey or catching possums. If you keep your eyes open while travelling around this sacred region, absorb what you can from these incredible living history records and leave them as you found them so the story goes on.
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