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Words by Kate Sears, photo Steve Brown What a year we’ve had at Frankly Frankston Magazine! We celebrated our second birthday, welcomed Anna Georgiou to the team, and launched a new annual foodie book called Eat.Drink Mornington Peninsula — which, incidentally, would make a great Christmas gift at just $29.99.

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great holiday activity ideas, engaging reads, and tasty treats to enjoy in Frankston and the Peninsula. Our January issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine is also a must-have — it’s the biggest issue of the year and it’s packed with great reading for those lazy summer days at the beach or while you’re enjoying a glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed — it’s your summer break too, you know!

Take some time to rejuvenate for 2019 — it’s going to be another amazing year. Most importantly,

please be safe this summer. Don that wide-brimmed hat, apply that coconut-scented sunscreen, stay in the shade, be aware of rips at the beach and keep up the water intake on those hot-as days. Make sure to look after your loved ones — pets included — as the mercury climbs, and be extra alert on total fire ban days. And as always, be very careful on our roads as holidaymakers flock to the Peninsula and Frankston.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New

Year, and we can’t wait to see what 2019 brings to our beautiful little corner of the world. Don’t forget to visit eatdrinkmorningtonpeninsula. com.au to find your nearest stockist to get your hands on our new food and wine bible, and make your summer unforgettable as you discover the Peninsula’s stunning wineries, breweries, restaurants, cafes and more.

Have a fantastic holiday season from the Frankly Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Magazine team.

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Each December the canals of Patterson Lakes are transformed, showcasing extravagant Christmas decorations adorning canalfronting properties. I call it ‘magic on the water’.

The reflection of flashing lights on the water can be enjoyed by boat or kayak once you have launched from Patterson River. Heading through the main floodgates, you’ll be met by flashing reindeer, synchronised lights and inflatable Santas as you meander your way along the canal system.

Travelling east back along Patterson River, you can stop off at the town centre at the newly constructed moorings and dine in or grab a takeaway dinner.

Oh, but let’s not forget two important events that are quickly becoming Christmas traditions. From ballet on the water to creating some spectacular airborne magic, the Southern Waters Ski Show Team’s Christmas show

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will be enjoyed by many on December 14 from 6pm at the National Water Sports Centre. It even includes a special visit from the ‘man in red’!

In impressive fashion on December 15 at 5pm, the annual SUP Christmas Social Paddle, hosted by Sunny King, will see almost 100 stand-up paddle boards take to Patterson River. “It’s a great family event that we do every year and it’s one of the biggest events in Victoria participation-wise,” says founder Nick King.

So that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone for their support this year and enjoy the summer break.

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It was probably only a few weeks ago that you started even thinking about Christmas, but the Baden Powell Park Scout Group has been thinking about Christmas trees for months. A great deal of organisation goes into making sure the Scouts have the most beautiful tree available for your home.

The group will be selling gorgeous trees from two locations this year — at the Scout hall on the corner of Baden Powell Drive and Humphries Rd, and from Frankston Bunnings at the Frankston Power Centre. The Scouts will be there from 8am2pm each weekend in the lead-up to Christmas.

All you have to do is bring your family and Christmas spirit and let the group’s Christmas experts help you find the best tree to suit your needs. They’ll ask all the appropriate probing questions, such as “What size tree you are after? How tall is your ceiling? Is it going in the corner of the room or taking pride of place in the lounge window? What worked last year? Do you need a stand?”

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with Yazmine Lomax

BY KATE SEARS Two years ago, a wee Irish lass wandered into our office to ask about writing positions. Since then, Yazmine Lomax’s interviews with fascinating Peninsula residents have featured in Mornington Peninsula Magazine’s In Conversation and Frankly Frankston Magazine’s Frankly Speaking. We tracked her down for one last interview before she left to travel overseas. This time, however, we’re the ones asking the questions.

When did your love of writing begin?

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing. I loved making ‘books’ from sheets of folded A4 paper when I was very little and thankfully was always encouraged to write throughout primary and high school at Padua College. I remember being especially inspired to write after reading the Harry Potter series for the first time when I was about nine years old.

What’s your favourite style of writing or subject to write about?

I love interviewing interesting people. It’s so exciting to learn more about people I admire and find the questions that will give the best information. I’m excited to try out different styles and subjects in the future; I’m a huge music fan so would love to get more into music journalism, and I’d be super-interested in trying my hand at crime writing.

Where else has your writing taken you?

I spent a semester in my final year of university studying in Boston, which is my favourite place in the world. The college I studied at there had so many clubs and publications and I loved getting involved with those. After that I interned at a magazine group in Dublin, which was also fantastic. The great thing about writing is that you can tie it in with your existing travel plans.

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heart-warming comics.

At 29, Stephen Elliget takes inspiration from his life experiences, video games, comical jokes and pop culture references to create comics that not only get the chuckles flowing but also encourage his readers to spread the joy by

sharing his comics with their friends on social media. His preferred source of inspiration is to encapsulate a moment that happened to himself or a friend, and share the humour or joy that he got out of it. Often, a lot of conversations with friends that have included endless laughter and in-jokes

have inevitably become a comic — no brainstorming required.

While growing up in Baxter, Stephen went through the phase of drawing the typical suspects like dragons, wolves, and Dragon Ball Z characters.

His father was a teacher, so Stephen would stay back after high school

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playing in the computer lab while his dad wrapped up his work day.

He’s self-taught and has progressed his digital skills from drawing with a mouse in Microsoft Paint and making stick figure animations in PowerPoint to using Photoshop and a tablet to paint digitally.

Having been an avid drawer since he was a kid,

Stephen moved on to study an advanced Diploma of Multimedia at Chisholm, then went on to complete a Bachelor of Multimedia Design at Swinburne. It was in 2010 in his first year at university that Total BS Comics was born from a desire to create short narratives that he could share with others. Bryce, his friend and coowner of their brand, not only

brought the ‘B’ to the name and subbed the comic dialogue (with high sarcasm levels) but also introduced Stephen to the world of web comics.

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“I realised that the ideas I get the most excited about tend to be the ones that come from the heart and from my own experiences,” said Stephen. “So I’ve been trying to embrace my own ideas a bit more.”

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designs, with Bryce taking a step back while remaining Stephen’s sounding board. Ultimately, Stephen’s dream is that one day the comic takes off to truly become something that he could dedicate more time to.

“I follow a lot of artists on Instagram — some super-talented, some who just post the occasional scribble. I honestly just love seeing an illustration that portrays a bit of heart from the person who drew it. That’s what I admire the most, capturing an honest or emotive moment.”

To get your giggle on, check out Stephen’s work on Facebook at TotalBSComics or follow the comics on Instagram at totalbscomics

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Journeys Rediscovered

Relax, rewind and renew on a journey of discovery

BY KIRSTY THOMAS-THOEUN Just like many of us, I found myself stressed and always meeting deadlines or others’ expectations.

I realised I had lost a sense of me and where I wanted to be. Hence through my own exploration of this I have designed some wonderful Small Group Journeys for ladies.

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Visit rustic villages interacting with local communities. Enjoy five-star boutique accommodation throughout.

Travel can be a wonderful way to rediscover what you want, especially when instead of merely relaxing on a beach you decide to travel with a group of like-minded ladies on a truly immersive journey. Take in the sights, relax with wellness or yoga, and enjoy the sounds and shopping while giving back to local communities through volunteering opportunities at temples and NGOs.

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Free yoga and meditation at Frankston foreshore Summer nights at the Frankston foreshore on the Pier Promenade will be alive with residents attending a free community yoga and meditation class as the event hosted by PARC comes back for a second year.

PARC is embracing the beautiful foreshore and inviting the community to get active by trying yoga free of charge.

Individuals, friends and families can participate in the session, which includes calming basic yoga poses and relaxing meditation. Bookings are not needed; however, participants should bring their own yoga mat, blanket and/or pillow. The event is weather-dependent so keep an eye on PARC’s social media channels for notification if the event is cancelled.

The Sunday sessions will be held from 6-7pm on January 13, February 3, February 17, March 3, and March 17. For more information, visit parcfrankston. com.au PARC A: cnr Cranbourne Rd and Olive Grove, Frankston T: 9781 8444 W: parcfrankston.com.au FB: parcfrankston INSTA: parcfrankston

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News & Interviews Arts, Events, Leisure Fun in the Sun The Business Health, Beauty, Fashion Eats & Drinks Property Garden Decor

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Out around 15th of each month, 25,000 copies delivered throughout greater Frankston Publisher: Lisa Walton Editor & Social Media: Kate Sears editorial@franklyfrankston.com.au Writers: Liz Rogers, Cameron Howe Ad & Web Designer: Jasmine Ward Photographers: Ricky Capo / Kate Sears / Steve Brown Sales Executives: Anna Georgiou 0401 598 613 Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 Chendelle Kolasa 0412 030 802 Distribution: Archie Published by Morn Pen Mag Pty Ltd 11/1140 Nepean Highway, Mornington

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OUR COVER Left: Guildford’s Restaurant & Cafe has an awesome Summer menu see page 45; (photo Willow Creative) Centre: Geonbae this ‘talk of the town’ Korean restaurant has some uber cocktails see page 71; Right: PARC is hosting free community yoga see page 15;

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Rock’n’roll lovers descended on Rosebud in their droves on November 16-18 for the Rosebud Chamber of Commerce’s annual Foreshore RockFest. From the Friday evening until Sunday afternoon, the town was caught in a fun-filled time warp as hundreds celebrated the fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s with live music, markets, car shows, movies, dances, food, drink and unforgettable fashions. Photos: Ricky Capo Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month

Frankston was alive with festivity on Saturday, November 24, for the 21st Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights in Davey St. All eyes were on the sky for the Peninsula’s most anticipated fireworks spectacular as well as the traditional lighting of the tree. The Little Beauty Christmas Market had delighted shoppers stocking up on stocking fillers ahead of the Christmas rush, and there were wish lists aplenty as youngsters delivered their lastminute requests to Santa’s House. Photos: Steve Brown

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Frankly Frankston Magazine speaks to

Dunkley federal Liberal MP Chris Crewther about the arrival of his second child and the areas he’s focusing on in Parliament to support families.

We hear that you and your wife, Grace, just had your second child in early December. What do you hope the future will be like for your little ones in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula?

Yes, we’ve just brought into the world a little brother for our three-year-old daughter Yasmin. She’s very excited, and increasingly aware that she’ll no longer be able to solely rule the roost! I’m really positive about the future in our area, as it’s a great place to raise a family. We have the best of the city, country and coast. Our community is friendly and inclusive and there is so much for kids to do. That’s why so many families are moving into our area. It will only get better for families due to our strong community bonds and willingness to give things a go.

What have you put in motion for Frankston and Peninsula families?

I’ve fought to ensure that local families are better connected and supported. I’ve secured budgeted federal funding to extend metro rail from Frankston to the hospital/university, Langwarrin and Baxter, meaning families will spend less time commuting and more time together; locked in record funding for Community Support Frankston; helped bring back the City Life/Breakfast Club meals service for those in need; obtained funding for 123Read2Me, who give free books to those who need them; achieved funding for new and upgraded facilities at our sporting and community clubs; helped secure increased funding for aged care; and more.

What’s one area you’ve focused on in Parliament to support families?

I’ve focused on supporting young children’s crucial development between ages 0-5. In this space, for example, we’ve increased the rebate for childcare to up to 85 per cent for families on low incomes, removed the childcare rebate cap altogether for families earning under $185,000, and increased the rebate cap to $10,000 for families above that.

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The benefits of retirement village living There is so much more to retirement villages than simply purpose-built accommodation.

A retirement village is your home, your community. It’s a place to meet new friends and discover new interests. You can be involved in village activities as much or as little as you like — the choice is yours. Services and facilities are right at your door, as is the opportunity for some fun and exercise, all in a safe and friendly environment.

Retirement villages enhance personal well-being by specifically addressing the key elements that comprise a person’s overall sense of well-being. Meaningful social ties have a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being. Most surveys show — whether it’s individual providers or the national McCrindle Baynes Census — that the vast majority of the approximate 184,000 people who live in retirement villages across Australia are happy — and happier than they were before making the move.

Retirement villages are a way for you to step into a low-maintenance lifestyle. Forget struggling to clean the gutters, mow the lawns or spending days pulling weeds — retirement living offers a low-maintenance lifestyle. That means more time to do the things you actually enjoy.

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Keep an eye on your fillet, the beagle has landed

BY KATE SEARS When there’s a café called Two Boys One Beagle and A Coffee Shop, there’s a guarantee that said beagle is a big part of the café. In this case, dear Penelope has been labelled too naughty for the quirky pink café in Frankston.

Miss Penelope is six years old, is not very well behaved and has proved quite hard to be trained. What’s worse is she loves to eat, which has led to her stealing an eye fillet steak off the bench that was earmarked for her parents’ dinner, and on another occasion she stole a whole banana loaf. Now it’s alarmingly clear why she can’t visit the café.

Nelly, as she’s fondly known, is like most pampered pooches in that she thinks she’s a person and is often found sleeping on the couch or bed — but only when she needs a nap after jumping on the furniture and tearing it up.

“She was a very cute puppy and was very boisterous,” said owner Mikaela. “We were told she’d calm down by the age of three, yet she’s still crazy! She’s so full of energy and loves our kids. Our oldest is three years old and enjoys running around the house and pulling her tail.”

You won’t find this little one having play dates because at a young age she was attacked by another dog and she’s been funny around other dogs ever since. Luckily, Wednesday keeps her social calendar full. Wednesday is Mikaela’s nine-year-old cat, and the pair are best friends having grown up together.

Penelope loves to play fight with Wednesday; Wednesday, however, does not. He prefers to daydream about his next attempt at escaping — drooling on his owner included — and his perfect day is one spent lazing about with Penelope. What charmed lives!

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At this time of year, native wildflowers are in full bloom. Take a stroll through many of our nature reserves and you will be presented with a wondrous array of orchids and wildflowers.

Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve has long been considered a wonderful place for orchid-spotting.

depth of field (often pictured as a flower symbol).

Depth of field is how much of your image is in focus and allows you to highlight details while blurring distracting backgrounds. It can be frustrating at times but the end results are wondrous images that give us an insight into the smallest — and sometimes most beautiful — aspects of our world.

Macro photography allows you to get in close and capture the intricate details of our natural world. Most cameras, whether compact or lens interchangeable, have a macro setting that assists in focusing closely on small details with a shallow

If you have a DSLR, a macro lens can be an expensive but rewarding investment. I love my 90mm macro f2.8 lens, which allows me to achieve astonishing details without needing to get too close and potentially scare away small insects or other

The critically endangered Frankston spider orchid is nearly extinct in the wild.

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The red beak orchid only flowers after fire.

animals I am photographing.

A tripod allows for small adjustments without camera shake, to make sure what you are trying to capture is in focus and stays in focus. With orchids, a “throat shot” of the labellum is usually what I like to focus on, giving as much detail to the intricate parts of the flower as possible.

Windy weather, or even a gentle breeze, can make it hard to focus. In these situations I tend to increase the shutter speed and change my focus to AI-SERVO, AP-C, or Continuous so the camera

The salmon sun orchid only opens when it’s warm.

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It’s not hard to see how the flying duck orchid came by its name

will try to remain focused as the orchid sways. Manual focus can be an excellent tool when you are really struggling, as often the camera will want to focus on the background or foreground and ignore the main subject.

Your aperture assists in controlling your depth of field or how much is in focus; f2.8 gives you a small area of focus, whereas f11 will have more of the orchid in focus. Alternatively, if all else fails, take a step back and then crop the image in post-production.

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The bearded orchid is another whose name speaks for itself.

their main flower wouldn’t be any bigger than a fingernail. I recently managed to photograph several critically endangered flora species locally and abroad; it is a humbling experience. Always remember that native flora and fauna is protected under law, so take only memories and a photograph with you.

Most importantly, enjoy! Once you start down the path of exploring native orchids, you’ll become enchanted very quickly.

Photos: Lauren Nicole Photography; words Lauren Whiteman

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Ricky Capo likes going fast. Needs to feel the adrenaline. To feel the chassis beneath his posterior while the engine growls. This 22-year-old Mount Eliza native started racing gokarts when he was seven years old and he hasn’t stopped putting the pedal to the metal since. Motorsport has got him hook, line and sinker. Why? “Because it’s the most addictive thing there is. I can’t stop chasing it; it’s like a drug. The more you do it, the more you need,” he exclaims.

Ready, set, go . . .

Growing up with his younger sister, stayat-home mum and engineer dad, Ricky loved the whole go-karting scene. He won the Victorian and Tasmanian State Championships in karting and then the Formula 3 championship. This kid from the ‘burbs still has a chuckle about how he could race on the track but had to be in the car with his mum to drive on the road, especially when he started racing cars at 17. He continues. “It was a natural progression from go-karting. Racing cars is safer than driving on the road even though there’s more speed involved. You’re going in the one direction and you usually have confidence in the other drivers. Other racers use their mirrors and have a great understanding of what their competitors are doing.” Usually!

“It’s very physically and mentally demanding. The g-force alone can be a challenge and you’ve got to be able to concentrate for a long time,” says this weight-lifting, cycling and jogging junkie.

He spent nine months in Europe last year racing and an endurance LMP3 race went for four hours. He continues. “LMP3 cars are entry-level prototype class closed cars which introduce young drivers and their teams to endurance driving. There were

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six races in the season and each race was four hours in total. You take turns with your driver partner. One driver is in the car for two hours and then you swap. It’s quite intense.” Over those nine months spent in Europe racing, Ricky drove on the Silverstone Circuit in the UK, the Paul Ricard in France, the Red Bull Ring motorsport track in Austria, Portimão in Portugal, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and on the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. He came first in Italy.

This semi-professional music-loving racing car driver has set his sights big. With experience driving Formula 3 and pimped-up GT and super 2/supercars (which is the lower division of the V8 supercars), he’s well on his way to where the big guys play — Formula 1. He concludes. “It’s an expensive and technologically advanced sport these days. When you’re not on the track you’re going over data, using cockpit simulators, looking at car performance. You’ve also got to find sponsors, which I am always looking for, and a team to take care of the tyres, fuel . . . there’s a lot more to it than just slipping in the seat and turning on the engine. But I love it.”

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Whether you’re mad about music, devoted to drama, addicted to dance or crazy about comedy, Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone in 2019. Each year FAC selects a variety of shows to ensure Peninsula audiences have access to world-class performances at affordable prices close to home. There are 36 new shows now on sale, and a ticket to one or more of them would make a brilliant Christmas gift for a family member, friend or workmate — or just to treat yourself.

including the premiere of No.33, an interactive theatre performance created in Frankston as part of the arts incubator program HATCH, in a more intimate setting.

All the big names are heading to Frankston in 2019 — Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Circus Oz, Sydney Dance Company, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Opera Australia and more — which means Peninsula audiences will be absolutely spoilt for choice.

So spoil your loved ones and give the gift of a theatre experience this Christmas. Tickets or gift cards can be purchased in person at the FAC box office, over the phone on 9784 1060 or online at thefac.com.au

A new element in FAC’s 2019 program is a series of contemporary theatre works held in the Black Box Theatre at Cube 37, next to the main theatre. The series will feature comedy, music, drama, story-telling and dance,

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Music features strongly in 2019, with tributes to David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Sam Cooke and a reimagined Beatles soundtrack by the talented Naomi Price. The drama The Sapphires will give audiences the chance to revisit the hit production, which tells the story of four Aboriginal women and their rise to fame.

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Frankston Arts Centre launched its 2019 season with bubbles and nibbles on Thursday, November 29. Guests also enjoyed previews of some of the shows coming to FAC next year under the theme Do You Dare, with the FAC team encouraging audiences to step outside their comfort zone and see something they wouldn’t normally see. Photos: Chendelle Kolasa Everything we love about Frankston, fresh every month

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December to March The Waterfront Festival Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 February Saturday 11am–10pm Sunday 11am–6pm Frankston Waterfront, Frankston

Hotter than Hell Saturday 8 December Gates open at 2pm Frankston Park, Frankston

Stellar Short Film Festival Saturday 2 March 6–11.30pm McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin

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Australian Beach Games Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 March 11am–10pm Frankston Waterfront Frankston

Ventana Street Fiesta Saturday 2 March

Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols Sunday 16 December 2018 5–9.30pm Belvedere Reserve, Seaford

Saturday 12–8pm Frankston Arts Centre precinct, Frankston

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For more than 75 years, Frankston Theatre Group has continuously provided opportunities for involvement in community theatre. This year, its youth arm, under its new name of ACT II, produced a much-loved classic — Charley’s Aunt — in a semiimmersive style.

At the recent Victorian Drama League Awards, ACT II’s enthusiasm and creativity were rewarded when it won the award for Best Costume Design and picked up no fewer than two special Adjudicator’s Awards, had cast member Edward Church nominated for Best Support Actor in a Comedy Role for his role as Brassett, and the production itself was nominated for Best Comedy Production overall.

All members of ACT II are aged between 16 and 26, and for some Charley’s Aunt was their first stage experience.

Frankston Theatre Group — both the parent group and ACT II — always publishes auditions and other relevant details on Facebook and welcomes newcomers to both groups. If you think you’d like to take an audience on a shared voyage through comedy or drama, contact FTG or check out its website. And remember, there are lots of great community theatre groups.

Some specialise in music theatre, some in ancient or classical theatre, but all need creative, enthusiastic people to keep them powering along.

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3 Fantastic Plays at Frankston!

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CARAVAN takes a light hearted look at friendship, age, and the holidays you should never have. Five best friends, nudging forty and hating it, take their very rst holiday together in a caravan. One of them brings along his new, all-too-young girlfriend who threatens the holiday from the start. In the conned space of a caravan, tensions rise, secrets leak, and the laughs begin.

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by Diana Son Directed by Teghan Webster Set in 1998 New York City, Callie and Sara meet and are caught unawares when their new friendship develops into an unexpected romance for both of them. But when their rst kiss provokes a violent attack, their lives are transformed in ways they could never anticipate. Son's imaginative, moving, and surprising comedy brings audiences, and her principle characters, to unexpected places.

FTG’s Youth Arm produce their second show under their own banner of ACT II.

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by Antony Jay & Jonathon Lynn Dir. by David McCall The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker, is at breaking point.

When the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary makes a shocking request of Bernard, moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation. But how will Jim and his team reconcile the two? All the razor- sharp wit and hilarious situations of the TV series reside in this delicious play.

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It’s time for the songs of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke, the King of Soul, will be revealed when Australian soul singer and performer Gary Pinto and band perform the unforgettable tell-all story of Cooke’s rise to fame and shockingly early death through his unforgettable music.

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Credited by many as the inventor of soul music, Cooke began his career in gospel bands, later moving to ‘secular music’ and creating a sound that broke the colour divide. More than sharp suits, luxury cars, generous women and earthy language, Cooke’s crystal-clear, velvet-smooth voice had the melodies to match and created a new genre of music.

Cooke broke race and religious barriers in the 1950s and 1960s and became one of the best-known

African Americans in the world. With 30 US Top 40 hits to his name, plus an extra three posthumously, Songs & Times of Sam Cooke features some of these enduring classics, including You Send Me, A Change Is Gonna Come, Cupid, Chain Gang, Wonderful World, Another Saturday Night and Twistin’ the Night Away.

The performance is on Saturday, February 23, at 7.30pm. Book in for pre-show dining to make a night of it.

Tickets to the show are $69-$79 and the two-course dinner is an additional $48.

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BY KATE SEARS Get your skates on these summer Summer Pass Special which gives school holidays at Sk8house in the owner five general sessions — Carrum Downs. Every day from including skate hire — for $50, which 9am to 4pm kids can skate for $14 can be used from Tuesday, January 1, with a $3 skate hire fee — for the until Thursday, February 28. whole day! And on Tuesdays and The team put their skates away on Wednesdays you can skate until Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New 6pm for the same price.

Year’s Day, but are up for summer fun While other classes go on hiatus over summer, Sk8house flourishes with its classes continuing over the summer break to keep the kids entertained in airconditioned comfort. Stay fit and busy over summer with outdoor speed skating, adult classes, and learn-toskate classes where you’re invited to arrive at 4pm to practise before the class starts at 6pm for the same price of $12 a session.

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every other day. Sunday, January 6, is one to mark in your diaries with the family-friendly Hot Summer Night on from 6-9pm, and the always-popular Australia Day Weekend event from Saturday, January 26, to Monday, January 28.

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Victoria’s largest veteran, vintage and classic car rally, organised and conducted by the All British Classics Car Club Vic Inc and sponsored by EastLink, is designed to promote the pleasures of historic motoring while raising money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation’s cancer research.

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Replicas of the first Benz and Ford cars will be on display as well as a selection of vehicles through the ages, right up to the Tesla e-vehicle, with the historic gardens of Cruden Farm as their magnificent backdrop. Bring your lunch or buy from a range of catering trucks on site and enjoy a picnic on

the manicured lawns while listening to the Royal Australian Navy Band.

The rally will set off from EastLink Ringwood, Rowville and St Kilda Rd in the city as well as from Western Port Marina at Hastings. Veteran, vintage, classic and modern classic vehicles, motorcycles and commercial

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date has raised nearly $800,000 for Peter Mac. So head along to Cruden Farm, marvel at the advancement of vehicle design and technology through the years and do your bit in the fight against cancer. Public entry is $20 a person, with children 14 and under admitted for free.

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BY KATE SEARS

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Summer days are made to be spent reading at the beach or to the kids under a tree at a picnic. Frankston City Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge invites children to discover a new world through this year’s theme of Curious Creatures.

Christmas and New Year Library Hours

Frankston City Libraries will be closed from 3pm on Christmas Eve, re-opening on Wednesday 2 January.

The returns chutes will be closed but a special 6 week loan period begins on 26/11/18. Ebooks are available 24/7 via the library website through this period.

Library members can check their loans and make renewals via their account on the library website.

It’s time to explore little critters and inspire a curiosity for creatures. Readers will be rewarded with prizes as they reach each milestone, and an invitation-only event will be held for those children who have completed the challenge at the end of the summer school holidays. The Summer Reading Challenge Finale will even have a special surprise guest to join the celebrations.

Summer School Holiday Program

7-24 January 2019 - Bookings open for fun activities on 17 December. Conditions apply. If you make a booking be sure to come along.

Summer Reading Club for kids

Explore curious creatures this summer.

Sign up for the national reading challenge for a chance to win prizes.

The challenge is open to children of all ages, and parents are invited to discover more information and register their littles ones for the national competition at summerreadingclub.org.au

Midsumma Festival

Monday 4 February, 6pm, Frankston Library, FREE - bookings essential – Join guest speaker Nevo Zisin at Frankston Library.

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Elena’s ready for Frankston City Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge.

Registrations are open at all branches of Frankston City Libraries from December, Saturday 1 and the event runs until Wednesday, January 16.

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With a wide-ranging collection of more than 100 sculptures, the park comprises 8ha of designed landscape and vast areas of indigenous bushland. McClelland’s light-filled café overlooks the sculpture park and serves innovative dishes with delicious produce from the Mornington Peninsula. 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.

To be held every three years, the Splash McClelland Contemporary Watercolour Award has been established to showcase contemporary Australian watercolour practice. It is an acquisitive award enabled by the Fornari Bequest through the will of the late Lena May Fornari

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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery is celebrated as the home of Australian sculpture.

and is a legacy of her support of the arts in Victoria. Lena May was an ardent collector of watercolours and the first acquisitions through this bequest were significant watercolour paintings. Continuing this tradition, Splash presents the work of contemporary Australian artists who use this medium in highly accomplished and innovative ways. The award will be judged by Linda Michael, independent curator and editor, with one highly commended work judged by Samantha Comte, curator at The Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne.

The Splash McClelland Contemporary Watercolour Award 2018 will be on until Sunday, March 17.

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Robin Hood Showing at Hoyts, Wells St, Frankston After an opening scene showing an intense battle, you’re put at ease by the charismatic charm of Taron Egerton, who many may recognise as the loveable goofball turned secret agent Eggsy from Kingsman: Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The Robin Hood narrative that we remember from our childhood this time is portrayed as a darker and more sinister tale. It’s the legend you know and the story you don’t (yet). We learn that Robin has become a war-hardened crusader, and alongside his Moorish commander, Little John, played

by Jamie Foxx, the pair mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English Crown, led by the Sheriff of Nottingham, superbly performed by Aussie-born Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodlines and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story).

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Ben’s depiction of the dictator is on point with his ability to summon a feeling of hatred from the audience towards his character as he places a bounty on Robin and destroys the city.

Even without his signature black eyeliner, you’ll recognise Australian comedian and actor Tim Minchin, who plays Friar Tuck, by his comedic quips and relaxed tone as he breaks up the slightly macabre scenes by adding comedic value. Rounding out the ensemble is Jamie Dornan, who plays Will Scarlet, who, even with his charming Irish accent, struggles to keep Marion by his side compared to his romance in the Fifty Shades of Grey films.

Robin’s the same courageous, strong-willed and passionate Robin of Loxley we’ve come to love — cheekiness included. He’s filled with a desire to right the wrongs,

and with Little John by his side he becomes the warrior we know as Robin Hood. Together they form a brotherly bond as they scheme, tirelessly train, and hide their intentions from his past lover, Marion (Eve Hewson), who has moved on with Will Scarlet thanks to the Sheriff’s conspiring ways. As the pair set out to inspire the commoners to revolt, we see the transition from the Lord of Loxley to the iconic Robin Hood. Action is around every corner as we watch Robin steal money from the rich and eventually steal the girl too, sandwiched between action scenes, vicious fights, explosions, and even a horse chase up a flight of stairs. The ending leaves an opening for a second instalment, which means we’ll be first in line to catch this skilled archer reignite his chemistry with Marion.

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The Stellar Short Film Festival is gathering another dream team from the Australian film industry for its second big year on Saturday, March 2. Well-known film, television and stage actor Matt Day (pictured) will be in attendance as one of the guest judges. Matt has starred in films including Muriel’s Wedding, Kiss or Kill, Sweet Country and current release Reaching Distance, as well as roles in such TV shows as Rake, Tangle and Wolf Creek.

Michael Caton — the star of one of Australia’s most loved feature films The Castle — declared this year’s inaugural event “The best selection of short films I’ve ever seen in one festival!” and has confirmed he’ll be returning in the role of Stellar Ambassador.

Actor/director/writer Scott Major will be back as the MC for the evening, to inform and entertain the film-loving crowd on the lawns of the beautiful McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery in Langwarrin.

Stellar will showcase 12 of the best award-winning Australian short films from 2018, with Best Film and Runner-Up winners selected by the panel of industry judges and a Best Performance award sponsored by the Frankston Arts Centre.

Tickets on sale now!

Saturday, 2 March 2019 stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au

General admission ticket-holders can relax with music from a DJ or wander around the park before enjoying the films and their gourmet picnic pack (all included in the ticket price). There’ll also be local wines, beers, cider, Roseade, snacks and coffee available for purchase. VIP ticket-holders will indulge in a cocktail-style dinner party in the indoor gallery, with drinks at the VIP bar before the screenings, plus receive a gourmet showbag of treats, dedicated live entertainment, reserved seating, and an invitation to the Stellar after-party.

Stellar is proudly supported by Frankston City Council and major sponsor Illumin8, the Mount Eliza accounting firm with a whole lot of personality. Follow Stellar on Facebook and Instagram for more announcements. Tickets are on sale now from stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au www.franklyfrankston.com.au

From the team at Frankly Frankston Magazine, Mornington Peninsula Magazine and Eat Drink Mornington Peninsula We will all be back at work on January 7.

Over the holidays you can still email lisa@mpmag.com.au or leave a message on 9708 8222.

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WHAT’S ON FREE LISTINGS Every week listings are on our website.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 – MONDAY JANUARY 21 Summer Reading Club: receive a reading record & small prizes; register at Frankston, Carrum Downs or Seaford libraries; library.frankston.vic.gov.au, 9784 1020 FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 Denis Walter’s World of Christmas: Frankston Arts Centre, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tickets $21, 9784 1060, thefac.com.au Somerville Carols by Candlelight: Fruit Growers Reserve, Edward St, Somerville, 5-10pm, free, somervillecarols@gmail.com, 0419 305 593

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols: Belvedere Reserve, Seaford, 5-9.30pm MONDAY DECEMBER 17 Parenting Resilient Kids: Mornington Yacht Club, 2 Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington, 7-8pm, free but to book call 5975 7001 SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 Christmas Carols in the Park: special guests Jimmy Giggle, Santa & Superband, Mornington Park, from 5pm

SATURDAY DECEMBER 26 – SUNDAY JANUARY 22 The Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival – presented by Smart Amusements: 2pm until late*; Peter

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Scullin Reserve; free NYE fireworks show 9.30pm; dates&times vary – see smartamusements.com.au

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 – FRIDAY JANUARY 25 School Holiday Fun at PARC: Waterslides, Splashtown, aquatic fun + more; PARC Frankston; parcfrankston. com.au WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3 Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus: 90 min circus show, plus free dinosaur exhibit; Bata Show Grounds, 1158 Nepean Hwy, Mornington; silverscircus.com.au THURSDAY JANUARY 3 Drip Drop Play: Ad Lib Collective, Cruden Farm, Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin South, 11amnoon or 1-2pm, $20 per child, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283

SATURDAY JANUARY 5 & SUNDAY JANUARY 6 Mornington Lions Club Annual Charity Book Fair: Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-4pm, Mornington.vic.lions.org.au, 0413 507 000 MONDAY-FRIDAY JANUARY 7-11 Ranelagh Yacht Squadron Kidsail 2019: open to all kids aged 6-12, $300pp non-members welcome, fee incl lunch, awards & activities, 9am start & 3pm pick-up, 9787 0265,

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9 School Holiday Workshops with Jill Anderson: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-noon, ages 5-8, $12, bookings essential, mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

SATURDAY JANUARY 12 Under the Southern Stars: Hastings Foreshore Reserve, tix and show details 13 61 00, underthesouthernstars.com. au or ticketmaster.com.au TUESDAY JANUARY 15 & WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16 School Holiday Workshops with Jill Anderson: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-noon, ages 9-12, $12, bookings essential, mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

FRIDAY JANUARY 18 Mornington Life Saving Club Twilight Swim: Mornington Life Saving Club, Esplanade, Mornington, 5.30-7.30pm, 120m swim $45, morningtonlsc.com. au, 0414 795 627 SUNDAY JANUARY 20 Eastlink Great Australian Rally 2019: rallying for a cure; Cruden Farm, Langwarrin; greataustralianrally. com.au TUESDAY JANUARY 22 – WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 Painting for Kids School Holiday Fun: ages 6-16; 9am-11am, or 1pm-3.30pm, bookings ess; $60pp; alihillart.com SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2

Detox Your Home: Frankston Event: use this service to dispose of common household chemicals; 9am – 3pm; address provided upon registration via sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome; 1300 363 744

SATURDAY MARCH 2 Stellar Short Film Festival: back for 2019; stellarshortfilmfestiva.com.au

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 Marina Prior: 10.30am & 1.30pm; $21 – add a 2-course lunch $22; Frankston Arts Centre; thefac.com.au; 03 9784 1060 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9 Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival: Mornington Racecourse, tickets and more info mornpenbluesfest.com

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14 Artists in conversation — Love in the detail: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 5-6.30pm, members $20 and general $25, bookings essential mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 Adult Watercolour & Wine Workshop: 3hr workshop inc. materials, drinks & nibbles; bookings ess; $100pp; alihillart.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16-17 The Waterfront Festival: Frankston Waterfront, Frankston, Saturday 11am10pm & Sunday 11am-6pm FRIDAY MARCH 1 – SUNDAY MARCH 3 Australian International Air Show: Avalon airport, Geelong, purchase your tickets ticketmaster.com.au/ airshow2019, 136 100

Ventanna Street Fiesta: Frankston Arts Precinct, Frankston, noon-8pm SUNDAY MARCH 17 My Mount Eliza Run + Fun Festival: Mt Eliza Regional Park, Two Bays Rd, Mount Eliza, 7.30am-1pm, mymounteliza.org.au

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Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary

Seaford Handmade Market: twilight market Saturday, December 15, 2-7pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford

Emu Plains Market: Saturday, January 5 & Saturday January 19, 3-8pm, Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring

Sublime Wellbeing Market: Friday, December 28, 3pm, Rosebud Memorial

Frankston Makers’ Market: Saturday, December 15, 2-7pm, Young St, Frankston

The Little Flamingo Design Market: Saturday, December 15, 4-8pm, Langwarrin Community Hall, Langwarrin

Frankston Sunday Market: every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston Little Beauty Market: Santa Visits: Saturday, December 22, 10am-3pm, Beauty Park, Frankston

Ho, ho, ho under the stringybarks Get into the Christmas spirit with one of Untold Event Co’s markets this month. Emu Plains kicks off the celebrations on December 15 with a huge day featuring more than 250 of the very best stallholders in Melbourne showcasing Australian designs, handmade craft, vintage treasures and of course an enormous array of gourmet food perfect for your Christmas feasts.

Little emus won’t want to miss Faery Emma’s special Christmas show, The Cheeky Reindeer. It will be loads of fun and at the end of the Christmas whirlwind you can write or draw a picture of your Santa wish list and post it to him at the North Pole. You’ll even be able to meet the big guy in red from 10am-noon.

Little Beauty Market in Frankston will also be the perfect market to get you in the Christmas spirit. On December 22, with only three sleeps before Christmas, you’ll be able to pick up your last-minute gifts and food for the special day. Santa will be there from 11am-1pm.

Untold Event Co can’t wait to welcome you to one of its special events over the next month and would love to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

THE UNTOLD EVENTS CO WOULD LOVE TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS + HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Just when you thought our megasummer holiday edition couldn’t get any more packed with ideas to keep your holidays filled to the brim, come dive into our Fun in the Sun feature.

You can work off those extra Christmas calories or try yoga for the first time at Yogaharta in Seaford. Get your New Year off on the right note by joining one of Yogaharta’s free philosophy classes, or relax in the new infrared sauna.

Returning to its spot in front of Bata Shoes in Mornington is Silvers Circus. This year it’s introducing us to its new dinosaur exhibition, which can be enjoyed for free in addition to its 90-minute circus performance.

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Wander over from the Seaford beach after a day in the sun to enjoy a feast of dishes to ignite your senses at Guildford’s Restaurant Café. Guildford’s inviting courtyard will have you relaxing with friends as you share an antipasto platter and indulge in a scrumptious cocktail.

Frankston House Sanctuary of Early Learning has opened just in time for summer and is accepting enrolments now for its fouryear-old government-funded kindergarten program, which includes bush kinder, a limit of 78 places, and a commitment to providing a home-like environment in which each child can thrive.

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Unwind at Yogaharta’s wellness sanctuary In the heart of Hartnett Drive in Seaford is a sanctuary called Yogaharta Yoga & Wellness Centre.

The yoga studio is less about ‘nailing that perfect pose’ or pushing your body past its capabilities, and more about finding yourself and your community. With a wide variety of classes to suit everybody, from a beginner to the more experienced, you can rest assured you will come away feeling more connected to yourself and part of a supportive and encouraging family. “I just think yoga and meditation should be accessible for everyone,” said owner Ruth. “It’s helped me so much in my life. I’m ready to give back.”

New clients pay just $25 for their first 14 days and have access to unlimited classes, and a 15 per cent discount is given to seniors, students and concession card holders. With 26 classes a week, including yoga, meditation, pranayama, and qi gong, you’re bound to find the right classes for you.

In addition to these classes, Yogaharta hosts a free philosophy class each week and free monthly community events, including Conscious Cinema and kirtan, various workshops, and Ayurvedic services are available on Thursdays.

To complement the wellness centre, a new infrared sauna has just been installed for members to enjoy.

Members can pay for casual sessions or sign up for a direct debit, along with other discounts thrown in for free. Check out the affordable pricing options on the website to find one that suits you.

You’ll find all you need here at Yogaharta to maintain balance and wellness in your life.

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Summertime at Guildford’s You’ll discover Guildan Ozbek’s restaurant café two doors down from her flourishing other venture, Florist at Seaford. Guildford’s Restaurant Café encompasses Guildan’s passion for flowers and her rich Turkish background, which have combined to invent the perfect summer backdrop to your longoverdue catch-ups with friends and family over the summer holidays.

After setting foot in the cafe, you’re transfixed as your embrace the Moroccan lamps, authentic evil eyes, Turkish patterns, bountiful flowers and relaxed sunny courtyard. Pull up a chair in the courtyard and share an antipasto platter with your nearest and dearest as you gossip over wines and cocktails on those balmy summer nights.

Guildan and her partner Jon never tire of hearing that their customers have fallen in love with the décor and vibrant atmosphere at their 120-seat café. Guildford’s Restaurant Café has been labelled a ‘special place’ by their adoring customers, who insist that the area has simply needed something like this for years — and the couple delivered.

Wander over from the Seaford beach after a day in the sun to enjoy a feast of dishes set to ignite your senses.

It transpired that in having a Turkish background the couple have in turn given the dishes a striking balance of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine.

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It’s not easy to survive as a small business in today’s tough competitive market, particularly with large department stores expanding their businesses to supply a wider variety of products. But one small Frankston business has withstood the test of time for almost 75 years — Peninsula Star Cycles.

“I think it comes down to good old-fashioned customer service, quality products and workmanship, and having staff who are passionate about our industry,” said store manager John

Billing.

Recently John and his staff were thrilled to get a visit from a foundation customer, Don Freak.

Originally from Adelaide, Don shared his memories of having not long returned from serving in the Navy during World War II and meeting a Melbourne girl before moving to Frankston to settle down with her. Don’s passion for cycling led him to Peninsula Star Cycles, where he soon found himself on the store’s pro team in the late ‘40s. He explained. “Our track back then was from the cemetery to where

the RSL is today. Of course, it was all dirt roads back then. Abe (who founded the store in 1946) would also hire a truck for the team and we’d put a bench seat in the back so we could go with our bikes to compete on the old timber velodrome near the city.”

Since opening in 1946, the store has seen three owners, sold numerous brands and added two floors. “As Frankston and the Peninsula have grown and cycling’s evolved, we too have also had to grow and change to suit,” John said. “Seventy-two years ago, things like electric bikes and LED rechargeable lighting were non-existent. But we haven’t forgotten where we came from and why we have survived all this time, and that is why we are so committed to our customers’ needs.”

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Pictured clockwise from left: The Peninsula Star Cycles store today. The Peninsula Star Cycles store circa 1960. An early Peninsula Star ladies’ bike, circa 1950, featuring hand-painted pinstripes and made in the store. Don Freak with his Peninsula Star Cycles racing bike in 1948.

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BY KATE SEARS Frankston House Sanctuary of Early Learning is accepting enrolments now. Frankston House has opened its doors so it’s the perfect time to book your tour and secure your child’s place in the four-year-old government-funded kindergarten program, which includes bush kinder, a limit of 78 places, and a commitment 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.

On your tour, you’ll discover natural outdoor play spaces and four inviting rooms. Here the children will spend their days exploring the world, creating positive friendships and developing empathy and respect. The curriculum reinforces connections with nature and encourages self-reliance, problem-solving and creativity.

The environments at Frankston House are especially designed to encourage 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.

To book your tour or enrol, please visit frankstonhouse.com.au, and for further information, contact 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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Roll up, roll up! The dinosaurs have stomped into Silvers Circus and they are heading to Mornington.

Now you can see one of the world’s best circuses along with everyone’s favourite prehistoric creatures all in one 90-minute international show.

Families will be able to walk through the free dinosaur exhibition as they enter the circus. Be ready for these special prehistoric creatures to also

pop in to visit during the Silvers performance.

Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus is showing at Bata Shoe Grounds, Mornington, from January 2-February 3. So welcome to a world of spectacular family entertainment — there is no other circus like Silvers Circus.

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BY KATE SEARS Orwil Street Community House’s Georgina Portelli has been the coordinator for 16 years, yet her roots in the house date back many years.

Georgina tirelessly puts together term programs, interviews new facilitators, looks out for new group activity themes, and ultimately welcomes all who stop by along with her team of 30 volunteers — some of whom have been there for 15 years.

“Everyone’s welcome at the front door from any walk of life,” said Georgina.

“There’s always a friendly face to welcome you inside and offer a coffee or tea before a group meeting or a free class. You can join us in the lounge room at any time, even if you don’t have an event to attend. Just come and have a chat. We believe it’s great for anxiety and stress to just have a relaxed chat with a welcoming volunteer.”

There are three councillors on board, five reiki practitioners and a psychologist. The groups cater for women, men, and kids, and you can

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join a support group or activity group via a donation. Classes vary every term but always have a balance of options on offer for the community, including meditation, reiki, chair yoga, IT and mindfulness classes — it’s all here and suggestions are always taken on board.

It’s also somewhere community groups can meet or even hire a room on a regular basis. You can help provide essentials such as coffee, tea and toilet paper by offering $5 when you first attend a program or use a service at the house. An annual $5 contribution gives you a laminated Friends of Orwil Street Community House card. Of course, donations are welcome at any time.

“We try to keep very positive and encourage you to leave your troubles outside. It’s a time to enjoy the peace and quiet and release the stress and tension,” said Georgina.

The Term 1, 2019 program is now available either through the website — orwilst.org.au — or by contacting Orwil Street Community House.

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You will always receive independent advice, value for money, recommendations that represent cost-effective solutions, and the best balance between performance and affordability. Pixel Cube is still owned and operated by the two founding directors who started out in their garage as high

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New Year for a new you Thinking of starting a new career in Early Childhood education? Make 2019 the year to achieve your dream.

The Early Childhood sector has an increasing demand for new workers, so if you enjoy being around children and playing an important role in their development, enrol now to start your career in this satisfying and caring sector. The State Government is supporting training in Early Childhood by providing fee subsidies for all eligible students.

Many students find it overwhelming to enrol and wonder if they have what is needed to complete a course. Nepean Industry Edge Training provides a warm and welcoming environment for you to enrol into, with encouraging and dedicated teachers who want to help you succeed.

Ellie, a current student, provides this insight: “The teachers offer so much support — they answer all your questions, go into the full depth of any topic you want to discuss and even offer catch-up sessions when you need. It’s just a lovely place to study and I feel like I fit in.”

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When you really think about it, the heart of Christmas is in the gift of giving. There are few things more rewarding than giving back to your community at Christmas, giving everyone an opportunity to share in the joy of the season. All you have to give is your time.

Impact Volunteering is proud to support the many volunteer organisations throughout the Frankston municipality that work tirelessly throughout the

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Christmas period to support those in need. Whether you need a hand or can lend a hand, they’d love to hear from you.

Every year, the highly skilled community workers from Community Support Frankston run a hamper drive for disadvantaged members of the community. They also distribute emergency relief aid and can arrange more in-depth assistance for people in crisis. Visit frankston.net

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the business Providing lunch every year on Christmas Day to those who would otherwise miss out, Frankston Life offers a range of integrated services providing a connection point for its partner organisations to effectively support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged community members.

Visit frankston.life/community Theodora’s Cheerful Givers is a

not-for-profit charity that provides support for disadvantaged families and individuals in the Frankston area who are enduring financial hardship. Visit the Facebook page @ TheodorasCheerfulGivers For more information about volunteering, please contact Impact Volunteering by emailing info@ impactvolunteering.org.au

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Our friendly Noah’s Ark team can help with your NDIS pre-plan checklist or other funding, along with a range of other services including - getting ready for school, childcare or kindergarten, supporting inclusion, parent connection and support, home modifications, and so much more.

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Below are a few of our registered organisations, please visit their websites for more information.

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Make your working capi Business-to-business cash flow solution company Fifo Capital has recently appointed Melinda Sales to service businesses in and around the Mornington Peninsula and the southeast corridor of Melbourne. Based in Frankston, Melinda leverages a skill set and experience within the finance and sales sectors of more than a decade and has also run her own successful small business.

Fifo Capital offers flexible and debt-free financial solutions when you need them most. “Every

business is unique in its own right and therefore the solutions we provide are tailored to fit.”

“When you are a business owner, it’s absolutely imperative that you get your cash flow and hard-earned working capital performing for you and not against you,” Melinda says.

Melinda is no stranger to experiencing the challenges of finding a financier that would take the time to understand her business. “One of the secondary challenges is finding a funding partner that will take the time to understand your business and provide a tailored solution that isn’t part of a one-size-fits-all approach.”

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Melinda is committed to keeping things simple, fast and effective for her clients and ensuring they have access to one-on-one expertise with a strong point of difference, ensuring businesses obtain maximum funding with minimal fuss.

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DESIGNED FOR LOVE Congratulations to Jasmine, our graphic designer, on her marriage to Brett in front of family and friends on Saturday, November 10, at Iris Garden Park, Hastings. The wedding was followed by a lovely reception at Flinders Hotel. Photos by Amanda Kilbourn Photography; flowers by Poppy Culture.

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Merino knitwear for a Merry Christmas If you love adaptable, easy-wearing, effortlessly fashionable knitwear that also makes a great Christmas gift, Merino & Co’s MerinoSnug range is definitely for you. The MerinoSnug factory outlet in Carrum Downs houses three merino and natural fibre fashion brands — MerinoSnug, Hedrena and Only Merino — showcasing Australia’s best modern merino wool in everyday basics, apparel and accessories for women and men, as well as luxurious items for the home.

From bale to retail, Merino & Co provides customers with the opportunity to learn more about the provenance of its garments. Each garment carries a QR-enabled swing tag that showcases the woolgrowers who contributed to the making of the garment, their sheep and the environment in which the wool was grown. The wool is then blended with other premium natural fibres and sustainably and ethically manufactured at the Carrum Downs factory. The factory is open www.franklyfrankston.com.au

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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!

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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!

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13 Beach St, Frankston 9783 4511 www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au

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A CHAT WITH OUR FOOD, WINE & DINING EXPERTS Sam El-Aridi Sam’s Café, 49 Foot St, Frankston Summer should be spent at Sam’s Café in Frankston. Sam El-Aridi has 25 years’ experience in the café world, and 17 of those have been watching Sam’s Café successfully evolve.

Please describe your menu selections at Sam’s Cafe.

Our breakfast and lunch options range from hot foods to sandwiches and salads to desserts. You’ll find all your favourite drinks, including a wide range of coffee blends, plus our special smoothies and juices. A popular choice for our customers is coffee paired with a delicious focaccia, or our new burgers.

For those who aren’t familiar with your cafe, give us some insight into what makes you different.

At Sam’s Cafe, we make an effort to ensure all our customers are satisfied with their food and leave with a smile on their face. We also excel in catering.

Our customers love the wide range of delicious meals, fresh ingredients and beverages and the staff’s ability to

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alter them specifically for their dietary requirements.

What do you love most about what you do?

Over our 17 years, our regular customers have now turned into friends who offer unconditional support to us and our cafe. We are so glad we can offer great coffee and exceptional food to the community of Frankston.

What’s your favourite food dish/ food item?

My favourite item from our menu would have to be the Beirut burger or the Mamma Mia burger.

Any advice for aspiring chefs?

Don’t give up until your dream becomes your reality. To be a great chef means to never lose touch with your love for food, so stay passionate and learn from your mistakes.

SAM’S CAFÉ A: 49 Foot St, Frankston T: 9783 4364 FB: Sams Café Frankston

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Eat In Takeaway Catering South Melbourne Dim Sims Wachiato Coffee 49 Foot St, Frankston 9783 4364 Open 6 days Mon - Fri 6.30am-6pm Sat 7am-3pm

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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

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BY KATE SEARS Celebrations are plentiful over summer, with many overdo catch-ups, New Year’s gatherings and of course those lazy balmy nights when cooking is the last thing on your mind after a day of festivities.

marshmallows as well as traditional black forest cake, tiramisu, fruit tarts, sundae station and much more.

At Food Star Frankston, you can choose from seafood, Asian cuisine, exotic curries, carvery, salads and your usual Western favourites.

Desserts include Food Star’s famous mango pudding and homemade

FOOD STAR FRANKSTON A: 315-321 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9770 0122 W: foodstar.com.au/base/frankston FB: foodstar.frankston

All-you-can-eat prices start at $15.50 for adults, $12.40 for seniors, and $7.50 for kids aged three to five.

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New opening hours at Barmah Park

BY LIZ ROGERS Fancy a hearty breakfast, a delicious lunch or a sensational dinner? Barmah Park is open Sunday to Thursday from 9am until 5pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-10pm. Drop by for late afternoon weekend drinks on the deck overlooking the vineyard while the kids play, and stay on for a modern-day multi-course seasonal dinner menu perfect for tasting and grazing. The cellar door is open daily from 9am until 5pm for wine tastings and sales too.

Open 7 days, serving breakfast and lunch everyday.

Dinners also available on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Barmah Park’s setting can only be described as magnificent and is the perfect place for any kind of celebration.

BARMAH PARK RESTAURANT AND CELLAR DOOR A: 945 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc T: 5978 8049 W: barmahparkwines.com.au FB: barmahparkwines www.franklyfrankston.com.au

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The drinks were flowing along with good food and good company when the Frankston Wine & Food Society held its end-of-year get-together at One Pear Tree on November 28. Members received a bottle of fine wine as a Christmas gift — a perfect way to start the festive season. Photos: Ricky Capo

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Cafe Moto Royalty in a glass This summer, Cafe Moto takes fish and chips by the beach to a whole new level.

Positioned metres from one of Melbourne’s best kept secret beaches, and by the edge of the Patterson River for those boaters among us, Cafe Moto is ramping up its summer cocktails to ensure they are the perfect accompaniment to a lazy day on the water.

Café Moto’s favourite is The Queen Mother’s Pink Gin — a delightful blend of premium pink gin with tonic and finished with seasonal berries and rosemary.

It’s perfectly paired with the Salt & Vinegar — steamed freshly caught fish of the day, sautéed greens, fish jus, and pomme frites sprinkled with black vinegar dust.

And why is it called The Queen Mother’s Pink Gin? Well, you’ll have to drop in and ask one of the staff to relay the off-beat story behind this one! Cafe Moto is open seven days a week. Check the website for opening hours and Sunday session dates.

CAFÉ MOTO AUSTRALIA A: 611 Nepean Highway, Carrum T: 9773 3542 W: cafemotoaustralia.com.au FB: Café Moto Australia

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GeonBae Soju so good A short walk from the Frankston Pier and foreshore, you’ll discover that each table at Geonbae has a Korean barbecue built into it. Bask in the view of Kananook Creek with the sun setting over Port Phillip Bay on those warm summer nights with a cold drink in hand within the licensed outdoor dining area.

Choose from many flavours of soju, teas, Korean beers on tap or in bottles, Korean soft drinks, your usual cocktails or take the full experience and try a Korean cocktail like Geonbae’s signature summer delight — the Watermelon Soju. It’s unlike anything you’ve had before. This vibrant cocktail has a tangy combination of soju, ginger, vodka, lime and watermelon. It’s a breath of cool fresh air but in a cocktail.

Geonbae is a Korean noun that translates to “bottoms up” and “cheers” — it’s what you say before you down your soju. So, with the Watermelon Soju in hand, we say Geonbae!

GEONBAE Open: 11am-11pm daily; bookings welcome A: 4 Kananook Creek Blvd, Frankston T: 9783 9067 W: geonbae.com.au FB: GeonbaeFrankston INSTA: geonbaefrankston

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Poolside paradise with dual living allure Property of the month

A tranquil Mornington court location, bespoke design and dual living potential places this poolside home in a league of its own. Rarely do you find a house of this stature — with six bedrooms, a study and three separate living zones — all on one single level. There is also the potential to modify the rear wing to create a self-contained one or two-bedroom villa for grandparents, extended or blended family living.

Set on 870sq m (approx), the house features a private master suite with a gas log fire, a huge, fully fitted walk-in robe, a powder room and designer ensuite. The central hub includes a stunning openplan kitchen, meals and living room overlooking the pool and alfresco area, with a built-in fire pit.

A remote double garage with side roller door, secure undercover boat/caravan storage, ducted gas heating, split-system airconditioning, polished karri hardwood floors, established landscaped gardens and a 5000-litre water tank are just some of the features of this exceptional family home.

HARCOURTS CENTRAL A: 4/454 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 1300 503 000 Gavin Kohan, sales consultant T: 0412 737 662 E: Gavin.kohan@harcourts.com.au FB: harcourtscentral3199 INSTA: harcourts_central

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McCrae Residences, the 34-apartment development in the heart of Dandenong, are not only wonderfully designed internally with all expected modern features, residents can literally walk to everything in minutes. Markets, shops, cafes, public transport, cinemas and entertainment are all just a stroll down the road.

McCrae Residences are also close to the wondrous Dandenong Ranges, whose attractions include the ‘sky-high’ viewing platform, waterfall walks, hikes and the 1000 Steps Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, a Melbourne tradition for the active challenge-seeker. Multiple golf courses are at one’s fingertips, and the beautiful Mornington Peninsula wine country is just a short 20-minute drive away.

Developers say that from an investment perspective, the recent local and state government investment has flagged Dandenong as an area of future capital growth. “Dandenong is the commercial heart of the greater southeast Melbourne region. The Dandenong region produces a massive 42 per cent of Victoria’s commercial output and the government has ensured that this figure will continue to rise. Recently, the region has seen $290 million of State Government investment and $400 million of private investment into businesses, commercial property and government departments in the area.

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“Additionally, the Government has expanded its public offices in Dandenong, particularly in the areas of health and administration. All of this equates to a strengthened rental market in central Dandenong as people follow the areas where their work is located.”

McCrae Residences are extremely well-appointed one and two-bedroom homes, thus representing attractive options for the owner-occupier. However, as an investment, the properties present a very unique opportunity because of the potential for capital growth over coming years. Construction has just commenced and is likely to be completed in about 14 months.

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34 one and two bedroom residences over 4 levels. Only 30 minutes to Melbourne CBD!

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Keep your home cool this summer with DC+B’s awnings SERVICES INCLUDE: Leaking shower specialist

Silicone seals replaced

Indoor & outdoor tile cleaning & sealing

Damaged tiles replaced Cracked acrylic shower bases & Bathtubs repaired

Pre-sale makeovers Mouldy showers re-grouted

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Awnings from Dollar Curtains + Blinds are the ultimate product for protection against the harsh Australian sun. Reducing sunlight and glare on your windows, they offer protection from sun damage on inside furniture, furnishings and floor coverings.

More importantly, window awnings will greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency. Awnings are proven to significantly reduce cooling energy costs by keeping a standard home at a consistent and comfortable temperature throughout the summer months. Independent tests have shown they offer energy cost reductions of up to 58 per cent.

DC+B’s range of high-quality outdoor fabrics block and reflect up to 95 per cent of solar energy before it reaches your window, keeping your house cool and saving you energy and money. Specially engineered and independently tested, DC+B’s awnings are designed to withstand high wind, a particular benefit in coastal areas.

You can also enjoy outdoor entertaining with DC+B’s range of alfresco awnings. Their side retention system is an inspired way of adding an extra room to your home. The fabric is tensioned utilising a floating channel, preventing fabric blowouts or light gaps. With the fabric secured between the left and right channels, this system is ideal for enclosing courtyards, patios or balconies for sun, rain, wind and insect protection. All awnings are manufactured in Victoria by DC+B, ensuring factory direct prices, no hidden costs and the highest Australian-made quality.

DC+B’s new Moorabbin Airport store is offering 15 per cent off awnings throughout December and 10 per cent off awnings throughout January.

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 in-home measure and quote or to arrange a complimentary in-store consultation to view the 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 FB: dollarcurtainsandblinds INSTA: dollarcurtainsandblinds

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Receive up to 15% off curtains, blinds + awnings.

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It’s not too late to get LEDs for free 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,” says owner/ operator Peter. “If you want to enhance your workplace, brighten your home and lower your electricity costs, then make the switch — and it’s free. 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

Upgrade to LED Lights

FREE with a local, trusted electrician

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.

Accredited under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target.

Call Peter today 0411 316 180 or email huddo40@optusnet.com.au

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home garden decor With more than 100,000 combinations available, the sofa specialists at Plush Frankston will help you create a sofa that is the perfect fit for your home. You can choose from the extensive Plush handcrafted sofa range, selecting your configuration in 100 per cent genuine cowhide leather or a premium fabric cover. Your sofa will be custom-built to suit your home and be as unique as you are.

At Plush the sofas are built to last and come with an amazing Plush 10-Year Peace of Mind WarrantyÂŽ which covers the entire sofa, not just the frame.

Be inspired by the latest sofa collections, with design, theme and colour palette ideas for your home. Visit the Plush Frankston showroom to view the range.

PLUSH FRANKSTON A: Frankston Power Centre, Shop 6, 111 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston T: 9770 2922 W: plush.com.au/plush-frankston FB: plushsofas

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