Mornington Peninsula Magazine December 2018

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BY LIZ ROGERS 10 countries and has more than 5000 competitors worldwide. In 2018 Sarsha gained impressive results across three of the five events held so far, coming third twice and winning the event on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia in the 12 and under girls.

This means she’s secured a spot at the national final, which will be held in January near Wollongong.

She continues. “I love connecting to nature and surfing with my family and friends. I want to keep learning and improving and am lucky to have the support from people who are close to me, like my dad, brother, uncle and grandfather.” Torquay Boardriders Club president and Surfing Victoria highperformance coaching director Cahill-Bell Warren, Bass Surfboards owner Craig Watson, Balin Surfers With dreams of becoming a pro surfer like Sally Hardware owner Jon Wilson and surfer Nick Wallace Fitzgibbons or Stephanie Gilmore and travelling the are all on board too, making sure she gets the world to “awesome places like the World Surfing direction she needs to achieve her dreams.

League surf ranch in the States, France, Fiji and the From jumping on a board at three years of age Maldives”, this svelte 12-year-old has the surfing world at her strong and capable feet. She’s ready. Just to participating in the Torquay Boardriders Club competitions, Victorian junior surfing titles watch her flow. and the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp, as well as “I grew up surfing in Western Port Bay and Point Leo the Rip Curl GromSearch in 2019, this Padua College with my family. Now I love surfing at local breaks Year 7 student who was awarded St Joseph’s Primary and Jan Juc on the west coast. I’m a member of the School’s highest school sporting award in 2017 — Torquay Boardriders Club and was under-12 girls’ The John McCarthy Memorial Award — is beach champion last year. I also do gymnastics. I want to and water-crazy. “It’s where I like to be most. I was qualify for the Victorian Junior Surfing team and awarded the role of Dolphin Research Institute I Sea, I represent Victoria at the Australian Junior Surfing Care ambassador last year too.”

Titles,” she explains. Why not? She already competes in the national Rip Curl Grom Search, which is a series Watch this space. This hot chip-loving tween who reckons it would be ace to be a bird is ready to spread of events designed to find the most talented surfing her wings and surf the line. grommets across the globe. This competition runs in

I met Sarsha Pancic a while back when covering a story on the Hurley surf clinic at Gunnamatta for Mornington Peninsula Magazine. The breaks were fierce that day as this tiny Blairgowrie bombshell lunged and squatted head-first into the eye of the churning waves without fear. Fastforward and our paths have crossed again as this self-described “salty-haired grom” continues to grow and get better at what she loves to do most — surf.

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What is 3199 Beach Patrol all about and how did it start?

3199 Frankston Beach Patrol is all about removing litter from our beaches, raising awareness of the growing problem pertaining to litter and marine debris with a view to reducing the amount that ends up in our oceans, thus helping to save marine life which is adversely affected by the litter. We keep the beach clean for beach-goers helping to keep the beach safe for all of us. 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol involves other community groups and individuals. We do this by hosting beach clean groups, providing education about litter issues with schools and local businesses as well as sporting groups. 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol started in March 2015, after council were looking for someone to help set up a beach patrol group here in Frankston. We launched in March of 2015 with John Billing as founding group manager.

What’s the main cause of beach litter?

There are a number of causes, but certainly single-use plastics such as bags, straws, bottles and cigarette butts are the main problem. The majority of litter is washed down kerbside stormwater and subsequently ends up in our bay. Another contributor to this is people not closing their council bin lids properly, meaning the litter gets blown out.

What type of litter data do you collect after each beach clean-up?

Primarily, 3199FBP collect data relating to the weight and type of litter collected, mainly recyclables versus non-recyclables. This helps to show how much litter that could have been recycled is not. In addition to that, however, we also collect more specific data for such organisations as Port Phillip Eco Centre and the Tangaroa Blue Foundation which is particular to items by classification, such as plastic bottles, plastic straws, cigarette butts, coffee cups and ‘nurdles’ used in plastic manufacturing.

When do you hold your beach clean-ups and how can people get involved?

Beach cleans occur twice a month, on the third Saturday and the following Wednesday throughout the year, helping to further keep our lovely piece of paradise clean. Our beach patrollers also conduct mini cleans, individually or in groups throughout the week. For more info, go to FrankstonBeachPatrol’s Facebook page What’s a way that we can change plastic use at home, at work or at school so it doesn’t make its way to the beach?

Simple things like using a Keep Cup, don’t buy bottled water but instead use a refillable bottle, get yourself a stainless-steel straw, and you can even get reusable cutlery to take with you. Also, support food vendors that don’t serve food in plastic containers — many now have biodegradable items made from sustainable materials. Many of these in the local area are listed under responsiblecafes.org and trashlesstakeaway.com.au Anything else you’d like to add?

3199FBP is great way for the community to get together and spend some time at the beach with like-minded people who care about our city.

Frankston Beach Patrol will continue our beach clean volunteer work into the future and involving the community.

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Cool movies for a hot summer As the holiday season approaches, we all begin to flock to the cinema to while away those lazy summer days. With the torturous heat of the Australian summer turning us all into grease spots, the cool, dark, airconditioned bliss of the local theatre is a welcome escape. And what better way to celebrate an Australian summer than to see an Australian film on the big screen and enjoy the stories that reflect our collective dreams and experiences.

So what have been the Australian films that have captured our imagination in the past 12 months?

The biggest success at the box office belonged to a mischievous Peter Rabbit, which took in $26.7 million in the theatres. Second place went to Bruce Beresford’s heart-warming and humorous Ladies in Black ($11 million), which charts a shy schoolgirl’s coming of age over her summer working in a prestigious department store. Simon Baker’s directorial debut, Breath ($4.6 million), an adaptation of a Tim Winton novel, was next in the box office charts.

Documentaries also proved popular this year. Among the top 10 films were two very different but equally moving accounts of iconic Australian voices: Indigenous artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (Gurrumul) and Jimmy Barnes (Working Class Boy).

We also saw this year how much Australians love diversity in their films.

From comedies about footy and life in our country towns (The Merger) to haunted houses (Winchester); from dramatic re-imaginations of the life of Mary Magdalene (Mary Magdalene) through to the horrors of apocalyptic zombie flicks (Cargo, pictured).

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I Used To Be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story — a documentary by Jessica Leski (released November 22) The School — a supernatural horror/ thriller directed by Storm Ashwood (released November 22) Strange Colours — a debut feature from Alena Lodkina (released November 22) The Coming Back Out Ball Movie — a documentary by Sue Thomson (released December 6)

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This award-winning cattery offers premium care in a safe and extremely comfortable setting. It also caters for interstate transfers, which means that if you’re moving to or from Victoria, Windrest will take care of your darling feline while you organise removalists, complete the move and find new schools for the kids, so you can relax knowing your darlings are being fed, watered, brushed, patted and cuddled while you do all the heavy lifting. Windrest also has connections with companies such as Jetpets and PetExpress so it can confirm the carrier the day before departure, advise pet parents of their precious cargo’s arrival or departure, and take a photo and ID details of the driver. It’s like having your own pet personal assistant!

Windrest is well-known for its five-star accommodation and

care, but more important is its commitment to the mental and physical well-being of your pet. It takes a photo of your loved one upon arrival and forwards it to you via SMS or email, and also conducts initial calmness checks on all its feline clients.

Windrest Cattery Boutique is not your everyday holiday destination. This is a place where personalised cat care is the main game. There’s even a cat valet service to and from home.

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Located at Martha Cove on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Hidden Harbour Marina enables boat owners to access the southern part of Port Phillip Bay away from the city crowds. It is one of the safest harbours on Port Phillip Bay, with the entrance located just between Safety Beach and Mount Martha. The marina has a depth of 2.2m, which is ideal for most large boats and yachts.

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Three days in and Dan Force knew she was never gonna leave.

Well, not until she’d drunk in every last Californian dream drop with multiple Kodachrome cherries on top. Day four and the Earth moved. An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Los Angeles and things got pretty hairy, but this Black Rock-born and Wesley-educated 20-year-old who had an RMIT Bachelor of Photography in her pocket had decided that the US was her oyster and she was ready to bite. She held tight. She’d been accepted into an exchange program at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara and wasn’t going to let a “piddling” crack in the Earth’s crust get in her way.

She explains. “I was running late for a lecture at Brooks where Playboy photographer Arnie Freytag was speaking about his work and the industry.

There was nowhere left to sit, so I went down the front and ended up almost sitting on his legs. I was the only female in the room and asked a lot of questions. He offered me a job on the spot and meeting the studio manager sealed the deal. I found myself interning at Playboy within a week and continued working as a freelancer on and off for around four years.”

Things don’t move slow in this force of nature’s world. She continues. “I’d left home at 17 and moved into a house owned by Albert Tucker in Albert Park with a boyfriend. We eventually separated and I wanted a new beginning. LA was the ideal solution.” Enter Seinfeld and intergalactic Barbarella gun photoshoots, Santa Monica Blvd and Bunny-loving media mogul Hugh Hefner.

‘Hef’s 29-room Gothic-Tudor-style Playboy Mansion in Charing Cross Road was notorious for the risqué related shenanigans he and his celebrity cohorts enjoyed. Dan describes. “Hugh had just got married so was in the background. I worked with Arnie most days and met editor Marilyn Grabowski, who was the driver behind the gatefolds (centrefolds). Most Bunnies had long blonde hair and big boobs like Pamela Anderson. They also wore incredible make-up. I’d help light the girls, set the dials and filters, go over the pics and do the test shoots. We’d go through rolls and rolls of film taking hundreds of frames, then I’d drop the film off at the end of the day and pick it up in the morning. There was a real artistic flair to taking those pictures. I also shot the burlesque performer Dita Von Teese and moved into videography but eventually got burnt out, so I left LA, drove to San Francisco, put on my rollerblades and skated the Golden Gate Park as soon as I got there and started meeting people. It was the late ‘90s.”

But La La Land kept calling.

“When I returned to LA, I got into the music scene and landed a job with Behind the Music, which interviewed artists like Milli Vanilli, Debbie Harry, Ozzy Osbourne, Chaka Khan and Stevie Nicks. Then I went on to MTV and started clubbing and meeting LA-based DJs whom I started to manage. I went on to promote LA’s biggest club, Giant on Vine St, with DJs Sasha and Carl Cox,” she continues. Next stop? London and becoming Hedkandi’s booking agent and tour manager. “We did parties all over the world, including Australia and the Netherlands, and a weekly gig in Ibiza. We also opened for Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas with circus performers, drag queens and stilt walkers.”

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Dan Force at Via Battisti nine years and became a booking agent for 20 burlesque performers who wowed audiences from London to Russia and everywhere in between. She landed back in Australia in 2010 and now delivers a ripper brew and spirited conversation at her café Via Battisti in Mount Martha, where she welcomes everyone with open arms.

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She is travelling back to the States later this month with her two children and partner for a reunion.

“It will be fun to catch up with people again. Those were wild times, but I’m happy. I mean look at that.” We both grin at the sea as she opens her arms again. “Not bad?”

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YAZMINE LOMAX In Conversation Casual chats with Peninsula people

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Two years ago, a wee Irish lass wandered into our office to ask about writing positions. Her confidence sold us, as did her Bachelor of Arts majoring in Professional Writing, Editing and Public Relations from Swinburne University of Technology, and 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. Now as 21-year-old Yazmine prepares to leave Mornington for Ireland, Sweden or the US — who knows; this girl just doesn’t stop travelling and pursuing her writing — we tracked ( 18

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her down for one last interview. 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 after reading Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone In The Dark and watching Netflix’s Making A Murderer 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, as anyone who knows me can tell you, 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 for a month, which was also fantastic. I got to write about pop culture, attend press days, help out on photoshoots and interview famous faces like Sting. The great thing about writing is that you can tie it in with your existing travel plans. I visited Iceland over New Year’s last year and wrote about my horse-riding adventure, which was then published by a tourism website.

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The modern home provides high-quality care for up to 99 residents, who can choose from a variety of spacious single rooms with ensuites, including some with private balconies. All rooms feature a writing desk, smart TV, armchair and coffee table, and are positioned around central dining and living areas. These light-filled living spaces invite residents to sit and chat with family, play a board game or cards with friends, read a good book by the fireplace, or enjoy a TV show.

There’s plenty of opportunity to spend time on hobbies or learn something new, with a full and varied lifestyle program and three dedicated activity rooms. There’s also a movie theatre and chapel space, onsite café, sensory room, and standing garden beds. For added convenience, Rye Sands has its own beauty salon so residents can attend hair appointments or enjoy a

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Japara’s development manager, Frank Michienzi, said the new home was in response to a growing need for residential aged care in the area. “Reports show that the Mornington Peninsula already has a shortfall of approximately 190 residential aged-care places,” he said. The Peninsula also has the oldest population of all metropolitan Melbourne regions, with State Government reports forecasting that 21 per cent of the shire’s residents will be aged 70 or over in the next 15 years.

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Imagine having two very small children and being told your partner has brain cancer. Well, unfortunately author/illustrator, teacher and mother Tracey Newnham didn’t have to. This Mount Eliza-bred girl’s partner Wes passed away from the disease at 37 when their children were two and three respectively.

And the world spiralled. Tracey explains. “My partner Wes is our hero. In 2014 he fought a lengthy and courageous battle with brain cancer. The reality of his passing was incredibly confronting and I was left feeling overwhelmed by my own grief and the responsibility of now being a sole parent with grieving children. Our home was no longer complete.” ( 22

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Gaps. Space where someone once was. How do you tell a child that their father isn’t coming home and guide them with what to do with that empty space in a way that best serves them? How do you process your own well of emotions, let alone navigate a path for your children to follow?

Tracey used art as therapy, by drawing rainbows with her children. She continues. “I introduced the activity of drawing rainbows with my elder son after his grandfather passed away. Drawing rainbows was a place that they would be able to feel the love and keep the connection alive. When Wes passed, I told the boys their Daddy’s memories could be found in the rainbow. I wanted to keep their connection with their father alive. From then on rainbows seemed to appear everywhere in the house.”

Then came the authentic picture and resource book written, illustrated and self-published by Tracey. “I recognised the need for a resource to assist families living through such an overwhelming time. In The Rainbow is

an honest story encouraging adults and children to reach out while educating about the real emotions shared during illness, trauma, loss and grief.”

The book is filled with openness and empowers readers to communicate feelings and build effective resilience strategies. It has had great support from both the cancer and grief sectors. It is recommended in the Cancer Council’s Cancer in the School Community booklet and highly recommended by Magpies Magazine in 2017.

Four years on and now living in Torquay, Tracey sees her tight-knit family’s future moving forward. If you are living a similar story, you can go online at intherainbow.com.au to purchase a copy of this lovely soft-cover book that tells it like it is in a safe and gentle way. In the Rainbow makes annual donations to the RMH Neuroscience Foundation for brain cancer research (neuroscience.org.au) and the Wes Crooke Scholarship/Endowment Fund in conjunction with PANGEA Global Health Education, to support the training of medical professionals in Africa.

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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.

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 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

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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.

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 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

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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 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

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post-production.

Do your research and study orchids and their leaves so you know what to look for. Some orchids are so small 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.

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Racing returned to the historic Emu Plains Racecourse on Saturday, December 1, for the first of five meetings conducted by the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club.

It would be hard to find a more picturesque setting for a racecourse than Emu Plains, with magnificent gums, distant views of Western Port Bay and plenty of picnic spots for a family outing. With a variety of food vendors and a wellstocked bar, everyone will be catered for.

The children’s playground is always popular along with face-painting and children’s rides, while marquee sites and roped off areas can be booked online by visiting balnarringraces.com, where you’ll also find details of trials and jumpouts. You can also renew your memberships or apply for membership online; application forms are also available by calling the office on 5983 9430.

The club has continued its support of charities with another $5000 being distributed among five groups, and it has pledged $1500 for drought relief in East Gippsland, where three picnic racing clubs are fighting to survive.

Race days at Balnarring have something for everyone and are perfect for relaxing with family and friends. That’s why it’s arguably the best picnic racing course in Victoria.

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Buckle up for the high-octane ride of your life! Experience the thrust and grunt of the latest military heavy metal . . . the roar of helicopters and the boom and zoom of vintage warbirds.

Marvel as world-class barnstormers strut their aerobatic stuff. The Australian International Airshow delivers a wow factor that soars sky-high, and it’s coming to Avalon airport from February 26-March 3.

The first three and a half days of the biennial event — from Tuesday to noon on Friday — are reserved solely for the trade and visiting government and military delegations. The trade pavilions bristle with activity as products and technologies are compared and evaluated and deals are done. On the Friday afternoon, Airshow 2019 opens its doors to the public for two and a half days of high-flying excitement.

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array of modern military aircraft from home and abroad. Among them will be the two most modern jet fighters in the world: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (pictured) and the F-22 Raptor.

Other combat aircraft such as the F-16, the Hornet and the Super Hornet will be on display, while World War II vintage warbirds including the Spitfire, Mustang, Boomerang and Hudson Bomber will take part in a series of simulated combat manoeuvres.

Nine world-class aerobatic acts have also been engaged for the event. Among them will be freestyle aerobatic champion Jurgis Kairys, from Lithuania, who will lead his new Air Bandits precision flying team.

Drones, aviation’s fastest growing sector, will have their own dedicated precinct at

Airshow 2019, while a series of spectacular battlefield re-enactments will provide a unique dimension to the show. Battle sequences will be staged on several “historic combat zones” on a large tract to the east of the main Avalon runway.

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Award marks stellar year for TJ Sparks A major award from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria has capped off a wonderful year for TJ Sparks.

The agency took out the Corporate Promotion Award for a Single Office at the recent REIV Awards for Excellence at the Crown Palladium.

Terry Sparks has been in the real estate industry for more than 40 years, and his placid temperament and generous character have kept his business thriving throughout the years, along with integrity, honesty and constant aspirations for the future. Terry is very proud and grateful to his staff and office manager/PA Cheryl Curren, who has been instrumental in reinforcing this coveted award.

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successful his business is, Terry is opening an additional office in Sorrento.

TJ Sparks welcomes all inquiries concerning selling, buying, renting or holiday accommodation from Frankston South to Portsea.

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Are you looking to holiday somewhere that feels like a home away from home but has a rainforest and Great Barrier Reef experience just around the corner? You’ve found it. Actually, you’ve found two!

Beaches and Beachfront Terraces are situated side by side on the main strip in Port Douglas and offer accommodation to suit any Mornington Peninsula holidaymaker escaping to the far north.

First, there’s the position of these two holiday offerings built for Peninsula people and their families and friends. Beachfront brilliance is an understatement. World Heritage beauty, oodles of Four Mile Beach frontage and plenty of come and go as you please freedom makes these two sensational accommodation spaces the place to be.

Beaches Port Douglas brings full-size apartment living and understated barefoot luxury to the Mornington Peninsula escape table. Blending comfort and the familiarity of home with premium facilities such as a pool, jacuzzi, free Wi-Fi and airconditioning, it delivers two and three-bedroom apartment resort living in spades. Its stellar sister holiday accommodation haven Beachfront Terraces offers some ocean and garden views and a pool with a wide beach area, making it ideal for gradual entry and exit for anyone with mobility issues. It’s also great for the little ones with fun-forall shallow wading capabilities.

So go far north, Peninsula people!

These two holiday destinations provide ideal holiday accommodation for multi-generational families to suit all budgets and personalities. And of course A1 staff-to-client care is top priority.

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Founder Mark Nicholson established Nicholson Group two decades ago, and the management team behind Priority One is focused on maintaining the company’s reputation as an industry leader for the next 20 years and beyond. With help from Mark and Peter Wrench, business manager Kyle Brouwer, operations manager Matt Horne and operations co-ordinator Michael Whincup — all under 30 — have made the company what it is today.

Its exclusive use of top-of-the-range products and its 20 highly-trained electricians, refrigeration mechanics and plumbers mean Priority One is the company of choice for pubs, clubs, wineries, cafes, restaurants and pharmacies. An emergency response team is on standby 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get you up and running again, and there is always someone on the other end of the phone to attend to your needs whenever they arise.

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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 go-karts 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. ( 36

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BY LIZ ROGERS Ready, set, go . . .

their competitors are doing.” Usually!

Growing up with his younger sister, stay-at-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

“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 entrylevel prototype class closed cars which introduce young drivers and their teams to endurance driving. There were 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. continued over page

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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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Oh dear, this is adorable! Girl about town and maltese terrier on the street Lucy just loves getting her hair done like any regular gal. As a well-known Mount Martha resident, this cute and cuddly sweetheart gets her tail wrapped in foils just like her human counterparts every three months and the result is pretty in pink. You can see her coming done the street or waiting outside for her owner Yvonne Gerandt to finish her shopping at IGA. Yvonne explains. “She never strays; just waits there until I’ve finished. She doesn’t need a leash. She comes to the salon with me and we put the foils in. None of the dye or foils ever touches her skin and of course the dye is organic with no nasties. She trots around the salon (Chatterbox) with them in for about half an hour and then we give her an organic rinse and blow dry. She loves being pampered and the result is super cute. I’ve been doing it for about three years.”

Yvonne met her soulmate Lucy as a newborn pup. She went back to visit her at five weeks old and brought her home five weeks later. The connection between the two is strong. “I got her from a breeder in Frankston and she came home with a little pink bow in her hair. I’ve kept the pink theme going. She’s not very vocal usually except when she sees a dog — or any kind of animal, for that matter — on the television.

Then she’s up on the buffet barking at the screen. She also barks at big dogs when they walk past the salon. It’s always the big dogs. She likes to be lifted up and down the stairs too. She’s a bit of a princess.”

Yvonne and Lucy live with Buster the British bulldog, who is only 14 months old and a bit of a bruiser. “He snores a lot and Lucy just ignores him,” says Yvonne, who recently found out that her best mate Lucy has untreatable cancer. “She’s a beautiful dog really.

I’m going to keep her as comfortable as I can and we’ll keep our fingers crossed. She’s been my little rock.”

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Men’s Shed lands new home in Sorrento Hangar The sky’s the limit for Point Nepean Men’s Shed after Mornington Peninsula Shire presented president John Stevenson with the keys to its new home. The Men’s Shed now has a permanent home base in the Sorrento Hangar, which was previously used by the Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad.

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once again provide an asset to the community,” Cr Fraser said.

Cr Bryan Payne said: “The community spoke up and we’ve responded in support of the group with a temporary lease of the hangar to the Point Nepean Men’s Shed.”

This is the 11th Men’s Shed group established on the Mornington Peninsula, with the Rosebud and District Men’s Shed in Capel Sound nearing completion. “Council is keen to continue supporting these groups in their efforts to improve local connections and will work together to support the health and well-being of our community,” said Mayor David Gill.

Although it’s located in Sorrento, the Point Nepean Men’s Shed welcome new members from across the Peninsula who might be looking for social connection in the community. Men are invited to come along and take up the opportunity to share skills and knowledge, refresh some old hobbies and develop new friendships.

The group is actively partnering with schools, community groups and service providers to support a range of community services within the area.

Cr Hugh Fraser said the council was thrilled to provide a home and some certainty to the newly established Point Nepean Men’s Shed. “This new base will enable the group to carry out community projects and attract new members while also revitalising the vacant hangar to

Pictured: Point Nepean Men’s Shed president John Stevenson unlocks the potential of the group’s new home at the Sorrento Hangar.

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House with the most the toast of the coast A stunning Mornington Peninsula house has taken out a major prize at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Australian Architecture Awards. House on the Coast, designed by Sean Godsell Architects, won the Robin Boyd Award for Houses (New) at the awards last month, the jury describing it as “an exploration of refinement and reduction”. The holiday house, nestled into a steep sand dune bordering a national park, is focused on privacy and connection with nature, created to take in the most spectacular ocean views.

“As coastal towns begin to manifest the suburban model, the quality of the natural landscape is often compromised, along with views and sightlines,” the jury said. “House on the Coast acknowledges this changing condition and prioritises the landscape by sinking the timberbattened building into the sloping terrain. Rather than opening the living spaces out to the views of cluttered hillsides populated by an increasing number of rooftops, the home strategically orientates itself into the landscaped hillside with only carefully choreographed openings to the ocean view. The sense of isolation and privacy that this creates is highly appropriate in its context as a holiday house, allowing its inhabitants a chance to detach and relax.

“Entry to the house is via a protected courtyard with a fireplace — a transitional and multifunctional space that can be used all year round. The plan comprises a series of ordered, compact and robust spaces that would require minimum maintenance. Rooms are designed for a variety of configurations, with consciously flexible arrangements such as a custom-designed kitchen bench that extends out to form a long dining table and a large bedroom with a retractable wall. Despite the raw and robust materiality of the house, there is a warmth and subtlety within these interior spaces.

“This house continues an exploration of refinement and reduction by Sean Godsell,” the jury said.

“The singular form and intense detailing create an exquisitely neutral living platform from which to engage with the beautiful coastal landscape.”

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Richard Kirk, the jury chairman and immediate past president of the Australian Institute of Architects, said the awards provided an opportunity to reflect on how Australia’s diverse landscapes, urban environments and economic conditions influence and inform our architecture, enriching our culture. “Projects at this level are all accomplished but it was those that could demonstrate their value broadly, beyond the limits of the brief and the confines of the site, which were nationally recognised,” Richard said.

“Most impressive were projects that established new design benchmarks and whose influence can be of value to the broader community, leading to positive change in our built environment.

“For the jury, it was important that all the awarded projects implemented sustainability initiatives at a conceptual level, taking a holistic approach.

It was impressive to see the growing sophistication and ingenuity in this domain.”

The institute’s national president, Clare Cousins, congratulated all award recipients and finalists for their valuable contribution to Australian architectural practice. “In Australia, we have developed our own brand of architecture that defines who we are and where we come from,” Clare said.

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House on the Coast, by Sean Godsell Architects, has won the Robin Boyd Award for Houses (New) at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Australian Architecture Awards. Photos courtesy the Australian Institute of Architects/Sean Godsell Architects/Young and Percival/Earl Carter

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Wedding venue par excellence Safety Beach Country Club is well-known for providing golf enthusiasts with a picturesque world-class course to play on. It is also recognised as a provider of wonderful wedding celebrations. If you’re searching for the perfect place for your wedding or special ceremony, then the refurbished Safety Beach Country Club can deliver a unique made-for-memories Mornington Peninsula experience.

This delightful venue is nestled between Arthurs Seat and Mount Martha and consists of a golf course that meanders around 22 lakes dotting the grounds, with the clubhouse overlooking the pristine undulating course.

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BY LIZ ROGERS Just imagine having your marriage ceremony on the gorgeous green with family and friends, the beautiful lily-filled lakes providing a natural backdrop for photos before and after the ceremony. Then it’s an easy saunter back to the club for the choice of a fully catered or a canapes/cocktail reception. The rooms can cater for up to 30 people for an intimate sit-down dinner or up to 80 people for a finger food cocktail-style reception. There’s also an outdoor undercover patio that can accommodate all-weather drinks. If required the venue can arrange a celebrant along with a personal selection of great Mornington Peninsula wines along with music for nonstop entertainment, all at very competitive prices.

If you’re after a personalised celebration of canapes and cocktails on the golf course or an intimate sit-down

celebration with those closest to you, Safety Beach Country Club is the ideal place. The experienced team of event specialists will ensure your day runs smoothly while you sit back and relax and enjoy the view. For further information or to book your special day, phone 5981 0120 or visit the Safety Beach Country Club website, Facebook or Instagram for information on the latest events and let the specialists do the rest. They’re experts. Enjoy.

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I’d heard about Boon Wurrung author N’arweet (elder) Carolyn Briggs. Heard she was tough, direct and opinionated. When I first met her at a book signing in Sorrento many moons ago, her cool inner-Melbourne chic, cropped coloured hair, smart bright eyes and highly held head seemed to support the murmurings.

She spoke with a voice of generations and a deep connection to land and ancestors. Here’s a snippet of her devotion to living her people’s story.

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Who are the Boon Wurrung people?

The first people of the bays (Port Philip and Western Port) and southeast Victoria.

Where were you born?

In Melbourne. There was a strong Kulin community in North Melbourne, where my mother lived. When I was young, we moved to Swan Hill, to my maternal grandmother’s Country. Her name was Margaret Taylor and her family were Wemba Wemba. My grandfather, William Briggs, was known as Napa, a Kulin word meaning ‘grandfather’. He was a very proud and respected man.

Who is Bundjil?

Bundjil was a deity of the Boon Wurrung. He travelled as an eagle and protected the land and the children of the land. Bundjil was also the creator, and many of the traditional stories of Bundjil relate to both the creation of the people and the protection of the people from harm.

Tell us about your great-grandmother, Louisa Briggs.

Louisa was born into the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung language group around 1835 and lived until 1924. Louisa with her mother, aunt and grandmother were taken by sealers to Bass Strait to work as slaves — catching seals, processing their skins and rendering their oil. They travelled by open boat between the islands of Bass continues over page www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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From previous page Strait and Melbourne. She was a matriarch and an activist who supported her children and made them strong.

She sent many letters to the Aborigines Protection Board. Two of Louisa’s children gave evidence at the Royal Commission in the 1880s. She died aged 90 at Cumeroogunga.

What did the Port Phillip region look like thousands of years ago?

Much of the area we live on today was very different prior to the Europeans arriving. The land supported a complex ecosystem, with many creeks and swamps

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supporting a wide range of life. For example, the eels (iilk) would travel up through the creeks and rivers, and this provided a great source of food during particular seasons. These were farmed through fish traps and often smoked in large hollow trees to preserve them. I have seen some of these remaining sites on the Mornington Peninsula.

What is the Boon Wurrung Foundation?

The Boon Wurrung Foundation was established in 2005 so we could ensure the survival of the Boon Wurrung cultural heritage that had been passed down and to promote this unique part of Melbourne’s history.

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What does being a keeper of the history and genealogies mean?

In our community, the history has been traditionally protected by the women who kept the knowledge of family and genealogies. This knowledge is the most important part of our heritage and it contains the stories of our families.

How does Boon Wurrung language differ between written and oral forms?

The first attempt to write the Boon Wurrung language occurred in the late 1830s by William Thomas, the assistant protector of Aborigines. He began translating the Bible and the Lord’s Prayer

as well as some of the psalms into Boon Wurrung. William Thomas understood and respected the structure and hierarchy of traditional Yaluk-ut Weelam society. In recognition of his commitment towards the traditional owners, he was given the title Marminata, which translated means ‘the good father’. His diaries remain an important record of the Yaluk-ut Weelam.

What are you most proud of?

My children and other young people making some amazing achievements.

When I see them happy, confident and achieving their own goals, I know the journey has been worthwhile.

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Mornington’s plastic surgeon super-specialist You may not think the Mornington Peninsula is Australia’s leading destination for research into cosmetic surgery — but you’d be wrong. Specialist plastic surgeon Tim Brown has worked on the Peninsula for more than a decade and has recently changed the emphasis of his practice to treat only cosmetic surgery issues. Although he has more than 20 years’ experience in plastic surgery, there is now such a demand for his skills in cosmetic work that he has taken the decision to super-specialise.

He explains. “While I would like to continue treating the whole range of problems I have dealt on the Peninsula for the last 10 years, I can’t do everything.”

Tim now specialises in facial procedures such as face lifts, blepharoplasty, brow lifts and neck lifts to give Mornington Peninsula people complete facial rejuvenations. Focusing on the upper face (forehead, brows and upper eyelids), the middle of the face (lower eyelids and cheeks) and the lower face (the neck and jaw line), Tim delivers exceptional outcomes in a safe, supportive and technologically advanced environment.

He continues. “Surgery on the upper third of the face is usually a day case and recovery is less than two weeks, depending on the extent. On average, we see patients in their mid-40s. A lower eyelid reduction or blepharoplasty is designed to reduce the fat bags and also remove some of the loose skin that inevitably forms with time. Micro fat transfer can be of great help in reducing the groove that appears between the eyelid and cheek too. This surgery is performed

as a day case and can result in bruising and swelling for two to four weeks, depending on each individual. Everyone’s neck is different, depending on their genetics, age and what they are trying to achieve.”

Although Tim focuses on the three areas above, he believes it’s vital to look at the face holistically to produce a balanced and harmonious result. And that’s just what he does. Find out how today.

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Ladbrokes Peninsula Cup Day attracted a big crowd to Mornington Racecourse on Sunday, November 4 for a feast of fashion, food, fun — and of course racing. With the 1600m Ladbrokes Peninsula Cup the highlight of the eightrace card, punters were well catered for, while the Main Street Mornington Style Stakes competition, live music, a silent disco and activities for the kids meant there was plenty to keep everyone entertained all day. Photos: Mornington Racing Club

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The SS Coogee was a screw steamer launched at Sunderland in 1887, with the name Lancashire Witch. Of 760 tons with a length of 69m, she had a top speed of 17 knots. Bought by Huddart Parker & Co, she was sailed to Victoria and began service on the MelbourneGeelong run in February 1889. The following year, after alterations, she was transferred to the Melbourne-Launceston overnight service.

As the sailing vessel appeared out of the fog, the Coogee turned hard to port in an attempt to avoid a collision.

She avoided driving into the hull of the Fortunato Figari but tore a large hole in

its bow. The Coogee, however, had almost everything destroyed above the level of the main deck as she passed under the iron bowsprit of the barque, with its chain rigging and bobstay (a 100mm iron bar).

A few hours after departing from Launceston, at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve 1903, the Coogee, with 30 passengers aboard, ran into fog. At 2am on Christmas Day, when the fog thickened, the Coogee slowed to half-speed and for a short period the engines were stopped. When the fog cleared a little, Capt Carrington decided to continue at half-speed.

Unfortunately, a large Italian iron fourmasted barque, the Fortunato Figari, lay hidden in a patch of dense fog directly ahead of the Coogee.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s popular beach matting program is returning to Mount Martha beach this summer, allowing people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to get right to the water’s edge. The service is now available seven days a week, a significant increase from last year when the program was only available on weekends. The matting will remain in place until Easter weekend — Sunday, April 21 — with beach-accessible chairs available on weekends.

In 2016, Mount Martha became the first wheelchair-accessible beach on the Peninsula, and Mayor David Gill said he was thrilled to have the initiative back in time for summer.

“Council extends its thanks to the Mount Martha Life Saving Club for its ongoing support to enable the Shire to provide 50m of beach matting and two extra beach wheelchairs at

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The masts, the open bridge, the funnel, deck houses and boats were all flattened.

The captain was killed, the helmsman died later and the other man on the bridge was seriously injured. There were no casualties on the Fortunato Figari. Capt Carrington was an experienced and highly regarded captain but the court of inquiry found that on that foggy night he was operating his ship at a dangerous speed.

Both vessels were later towed to Melbourne, repaired and returned to service. The Coogee continued on the Bass Strait run until replaced by the SS Loongana in 1910. She was returned to the Melbourne-Geelong service until 1917, used as a minesweeper late in World War I and taken out of service in the mid-1920s.

BY MAURIE HUTCHINSON President, Peninsula Ship Society T: Maurie Hutchinson 9787 5780 E: mauriehutch@gmail.com The Peninsula Ship Society meets at Hastings Yacht Club on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am. Visitors always welcome.

Mount Martha beach,” Cr Gill said.

The Shire also supports disability beach access through upgrades to accessible parking, pathways and toilets in coastal areas and access audits for beaches. It recently began implementing the Mills Beach Masterplan project to improve disability access through paving the carpark, increasing the number of disabled parking spaces and providing ramps to the sand, and also provided a financial contribution to a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk at Point Leo, which opened earlier this year.

Pictured: All Abilities Consultative Committee member Karen Fankhauser and Mornington Peninsula Shire’s MetroAccess Officer Virginia Richardson take advantage of the wheelchair matting at Mount Martha.

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No.1 for customer service No one provides customer assistance quite like The Tyre Place in Mornington, where the one-to-one service is second to none.

This boutique business puts the personal touch into everything it does because this is a genuine family-owned and operated enterprise!

Andrew, wife Sandy and their son Jake take pride in delivering a friendly approach where customers are put at ease and welcomed with a smile when they arrive for a car service or a tyre change. Working in the front office, Sandy makes sure all clients feel welcome. She explains. “It can be quite intimidating for women to come into a workshop. We also get a lot of dads booking their daughters in and a lot of them ask if I’m going to be here when they come in.”

Andrew, Sandy and Jake greet all their regulars by name and take time to discuss their automotive needs. It’s the personal touch that makes them stand out from the crowd as the people to see for all your tyre and automotive needs, including routine services, mechanical repairs, suspension, batteries, wheels and brakes.

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Good food Good wine Great conversation Nepean Beefsteak and Burgundy is a men’s social dinner club where members and guests share food, wine and friendship across a variety of peninsula restaurants.

There’s great conversation as we learn about wine, local produce and how they complement one another.

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They call it the Energy Breakthrough, it runs for 24 hours and for the past three years Woodleigh’s Senior HPV Team have been first across the finish line. This year the team’s gone all out, building a new, faster and more advanced machine to get them home in first place for a record four years in a row. Best of luck!

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The pace of change in today’s world is unprecedented.

By 2030, up to 85 per cent of today’s students will be performing jobs that do not yet exist. We know that the careers of these students will be far more fluid, that skills training and retraining will be permanent. The ability to gain new knowledge will be more valuable than the knowledge itself. Automation will replace many jobs, but real-world skills, or soft skills, are irreplaceable.

Teamwork, creativity, problemsolving, communication — all the things robots can’t do become essential. More important still is the ability to be able to deal with change. The environmental, social, political and technological issues that Gen Z will face require them to contribute positively to their communities — today’s students need to be productive. They need to solve problems, collaborate, innovate and be

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Many schools offer experiential learning programs as part of their curriculum. For the most part, these are island experiences only. At Woodleigh, learning by doing is at our core. By offering a curriculum that is real, meaningful and in context, and an environment that is safe, supportive and respectful, deep learning occurs.

The understanding of concepts, the acquisition of knowledge, the mastery of skills, the development of productive attitudes, and the ability to perform meaningful tasks come about naturally and remain with students long after they leave the school.

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Toorak College girls go global as part of Beyond Boundaries program

BY DIANE FURUSHO

Last month Toorak College’s Year 9 students travelled to various locations around the world for 16 days to participate in the Beyond Boundaries program. Some 80 girls

travelled to either Laos, Vietnam, Nepal or Outback Australia and embraced new cultures and new experiences.

Toorak College’s Beyond Boundaries program is an opportunity for our girls to go beyond the life that they know and to be immersed in a different culture and society. One of the aims of the program is for our students to understand that ‘different’ is neither right nor wrong, just different; and that much can be learnt from new experiences. This adventure challenge has been designed so that students will obtain new skills, build independence, develop resilience and learn things about themselves that they never knew.

Each trip saw students venture off the tourist track and into rural communities where they visited local schools, stayed with local families in their villages and joined in the daily activities of their new friends. Our girls were excited to learn from the locals about their way of life, which included local fishing, harvesting, farming, schooling and everyday life. They also loved the nature-based activities — canoeing in rivers, hiking in mountains and swimming among waterfalls.

The Beyond Boundaries program is a highlight of the Toorak College calendar and is a trip that the girls remember for the rest of their lives. Each year when our girls arrive home, they spend time reflecting on their own culture and lifestyle and we hope are energised to invest in their passions to go on and make a difference to our world. This is the spirit we love to nurture.

Diane Furusho is the Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal at Toorak College

All you need for Christmas — and beyond If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that keeps on giving, here’s a brilliant idea: a Ranelagh Club membership. Whether you prefer kicking back and relaxing or getting out and being active, Ranelagh Club has options galore.

Chill out on the clubhouse deck or sit in comfort in the club’s three beach boxes.

Grab a delicious snack and a cold drink or enjoy a fabulous meal. You can also take a yoga class or join the book club for a truly relaxing time.

Forget the Boxing Day sales — Ranelagh Club has sailing courses throughout the holidays and weekends for kids and adults. If you’ve got your own watercraft, you’re welcome to store your kayak, SUP or powerboat securely and under cover.

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Up for some tennis? The six mod grass courts have lights for night play and offer the best views of the bay and city skyline.

What about a swim, a round of golf or a bike ride? You can do that too.

Summer is a time for family, friends, and fun in the sun — and at Ranelagh Club the good times last all year. An adult membership costs $410 a year, and if you join this month the fee is just $239 pro rata until June 30, plus the once-off $400 joining fee.

Ranelagh Club invites you to inspect before applying. Contact the office on 9787 0265, email admin@ranelagh.com. au or go to ranelagh.com.au RANELAGH CLUB A: 3 Rosserdale Cres, Mount Eliza T: 9787 0265 W: ranelagh.com.au

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Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village in Baxter has now been completed and is selling fast. This means it’s time to set your comfort-plus lifestyle in place and create a future space full of fun in a familyfriendly boutique mews-style village.

Stage 3 included the construction of The Lodge, which is a great place to relax quietly or enjoy a game of billiards with friends. The community raised garden beds and potting shed have proven to be a very enjoyable pastime for greenthumbed residents.

All villas at Peninsula Lifestyle Village offer real retirement luxury living. The Flinders, Mornington, Somers and Bay villas have Caesarstone kitchen bench tops, airconditioning, built-in robes, double glazed windows, high ceilings and European appliances, while the newly designed Flinders also has two bedrooms, a dual entrance ensuite, two bathrooms and an attached garage. Now that’s called comfort!

There’s something for everyone at Peninsula Lifestyle Village.

Gorgeous grounds surround the villas built in a secure gated community for peace of mind, while regular get-togethers in the beautifully appointed clubhouse and lunchtime roasts and barbecues make for social celebrations. There’s a luxurious cinema, fortnightly Saturday lunch sausage sizzles in the alfresco dining area and the regular weekend sport and gardening shows on the big screen. Why not relax in the community club house or give your circulation a boost at the well-equipped gym? There’s also a library and business centre, plus a wide range of health practitioners and a hairdresser on site.

Resident onsite co-ordinator Sonia is always on stand-by at Peninsula Lifestyle Village to ensure a good time is had by all, whether that means heading off to a local vineyard on the luxury bus or making a cup of tea and having a chat.

Jump online to visit the website at peninsulalifestyleretirementvillage.com.au to keep you up to date with available villas for sale or free-call 1800 794 838 to begin your journey towards first-rate retirement living.

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Reusable bags make a welcome return Blossoming with every bag they sew, the passionate team behind Boomerang Bags Frankston continues to promote alternatives to single-use plastic bags. In just one year of operating as a separate branch after moving on from another group, they’ve sewn, sold and given away a remarkable 2000 reusable bags.

The bags are created from donated fabrics including doona covers and pillow cases, and from material the group finds in op shops. With help from the Boomerang Bags head office, this amazing group of friends has slowly but surely been distributing them.

Mara Requilman and her team generously use their own money to buy the branded Boomerang Bag labels and organise fundraisers to generate much-needed support.

Unselfishly using their spare time to source fabric and materials, sew the bags and promote the unique masterpieces has become a satisfying pastime for the conscientious ladies.

You can buy Boomerang Bags from Frankston markets, shops and cafes, including MicMacs Oriental Grocer and Eeny Meeny Café. Visit the Facebook group Boomerang Bags Frankston to source your next bag for $3 to $5.

Donations of materials and fabrics are always required, as are more avid sewers.

“We aren’t about a hierarchy — we have no committee and we’re not in it for the glory. We’ve got some unreal people involved. We have turned this group into a little community,” said Mara. “We’re just people who have decided to help prevent single-use plastic bags in the community. Please support local, support Frankston and support the environment.”

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Dromana’s on the move so we thought you’d like to know where to go for groove, food, wine and service with a smile. Our Dromana feature includes some of the Peninsula’s finest wineries, service providers and terrific taste creators, so flick though the next ten pages to find out what’s making Dromana the downtown seaside village to be seen in.

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From dental specialists to premium plumbing services, surfboard craftsmen and camping/outdoors specialists, Dromana’s got it all. It’s also got the goods when it comes to landscaping, hair styling, clothing and accessory provision, one-off collectables and first-class schools. There’s some fabulous art too.

If it’s been a while since you dropped by Dromana, now’s the time to jump in the car to explore this ever-expanding town delivering just that little bit more. Take a look to see what you can find here and make the decision to visit. The coffee alone is worth coming back for.

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3. Fuel - Petrol: Petrol has a limited life, losing its volatility and effectively becoming ‘stale’.

A simple and recommended solution is to change the fuel every two months, either by running the pump or draining it of fuel. Better still, using a fuel stabiliser will dramatically extend the life of the fuel, but it must be added when new fuel is purchased.

4. Fuel - Diesel: Has a longer shelf life but it generally needs to be stored at low ambient temperatures to extend the storage time; 12 months or longer life at an ambient temperature of 20ºC, or six months at an ambient temperature of 30ºC. 5. Engine oils: Synthetic multi-grade engine oil is NOT a suitable alternative, so it is important to follow the manufacturer’s engine lubrication recommendations.

6. Running the engine regularly will ensure that oil is well distributed around the moving parts to provide best lubrication and a longer working life.

7. Air cleaners are another important consideration, so ensure your pump set has adequate clean air access. The air cleaner or filter needs to be checked and replaced as per the recommendation of the engine manufacturer.

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10. Check the plumbing: Time spent investigating and maintaining the water system is also important.

11. Check for leaves, debris and sticks: These can impede the inlet system, while for permanent installations, a foot valve and strainer at the end of the suction line can overcome obstructions.

12. The system should be checked for air leaks and to check that all gaskets and seals are in good order.

13. Having an underground ring main installed around your property with durable hydrant or standpipe outlets can give you much greater coverage.

So, as the summer fire season approaches the traditional motto of ‘be prepared’ applies.

Establish your fire plan early and adequately brief and train all family members in it.

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Dromana College is extremely proud of the outstanding VCE results achieved by the 2018 Year 12 student cohort. These results clearly position Dromana as the College of academic excellence within the local community, bearing testament to the engaging, comprehensive and sequential learning program delivered throughout Years 7 to 12.

Whilst we have great pride in our exceptional results and continue to set new benchmarks, our community can rest assured that we will continue to strive for continuous improvement in our engaging and rigorous teaching and learning program.

Dromana College gives first priority to Literacy and Numeracy as the core and essential building blocks which underpin all learning and enable students to excel so that they can achieve their personal best.

Students thrive in our supportive culture of high expectation, where our excellent teachers are seen as the most important resource towards student success.

Our hard working and dedicated staff clearly understand their core business: focusing on effective teaching and learning and improving student outcomes.

Each graduating student in the Dromana College ‘Class of 2018’ can look forward with great confidence to a successful future as a well-rounded and high achieving young adults, ready and equipped to begin their post-school journey. For the overwhelming majority of our graduates, this includes admission into the university course of their first choice. At Dromana College we provide a steadfast guarantee to our community that we will continue to work tirelessly to continue our impressive trend of outstanding results for all students.

Congratulations to our ‘Class of 2018’ who have enhanced our reputation of academic excellence and further consolidated our position as the school of first choice on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Summer just got better with the introduction of a delicious grazing menu to accompany That Pizza Shop’s fabulous pizza range and new liquor licence.

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That Pizza Shop provides the perfect spot for gathering and tasting, whether you’re after some Mexican-style meatballs or a big bowl of sweet potato chips with sour cream salsa or fries — with or without gravy — with the kids. There’s room for up to 32 people outside while inside seats 20, and Darryl mixes up the menu according to seasonal sensations.

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Group seeks volunteers to help share the load

BY KATE SEARS The Sharehouse Community Group is in desperate need of volunteers and more participants. Ingrid Lomholt is the group’s secretary, treasurer and kitchen assistant, and even with her husband’s help she’s been run off her feet.

Failing health has compounded matters, and the task is proving too much for the couple.

For 20 years, the group has provided a non-threatening environment where some of our more disadvantaged community members can interact with others. “Our mission is to help people with mental disabilities incurred through accident, birth or other reasons,” said Ingrid.

“We always strive to encourage them to integrate into the community and relieve their loneliness and despair, which often occurs with mental disabilities. We offer our participants many arts and crafts activities as well as physical interactive and cognitive exercises. It is a very great pleasure to see how much they enjoy coming to our venue every Thursday. We would always welcome more participants, as our numbers have dwindled from 24 to 16 due to the NDIS, and also extra volunteers.”

The group has six volunteers who help prepare meals, assist in member activities and facilitate various programs, including social outings. The group meets each Thursday from 10.30am-1pm.

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seen the difference the group makes. “Having worked in a supported residential service, we had two gentlemen whose highlight of their week was to go to the Thursday meet-up organised by The Sharehouse Community Group.”

If anyone can help the group continue its work, call into Impact Volunteering at the Frankston Library.

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Design your perfect diamond ring online with Anny’s

BY KATE SEARS Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers is a boutique jewellery store that provides the complete jewellery experience and has specialised in designing quality custom-made jewellery for 28 years in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Now Anny’s has taken things to a whole new level with a website that lets you view 30,000 GIAcertified diamonds online from all over the world. Each has its own 360 video, so you can hand-pick the perfect diamond for your perfect ring.

You start by choosing the shape you want — round, princess, oval, cushion, radiant, pear, heart — then the colour, carat, cut, price and clarity. Just like that, all the diamonds in Anny’s system that match your search criteria appear with their details and corresponding prices, and you can even zoom in on your choice for a 360-degree close-up view of the sparkling beauties.

Once you’ve selected your diamond, you can proceed to the design stage to choose your setting. Here’s another chance for you to be creative as you nominate your preferred metal and style for your wedding ring and put them together with your diamond. Your very own design

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then appears on screen. Happy with it? Add to cart. Not happy? Head back to the drawing board until your heart’s content. Or click ‘Drop a Hint’ and send the link to the special person in your life.

If you’re still not sure, simply speak to one of Anny’s master jewellers, who will help you design a gorgeous quality piece that will last a lifetime and bring you endless joy, working with you every step of the way.

Jewellery is very personal, which is why they stand by their promise “You Imagine — We Create”, and that’s exactly what these master jewellers do.

“Jewellery is our profession and passion; it’s not just a job for us,” says owner Harry. “I have been making jewellery for a very long time; I always listen to what my customer wants and bring their imagination to life — my customer’s smile when they see their finished piece is always a very rewarding moment.”

Anny’s can also repair, provide valuations, redesign or remodel your treasured piece. If you have old worn jewellery that needs a new lease on life, Anny’s can

create something new and fresh using your loved jewellery. Check out Anny’s Facebook and Instagram pages to see before and after videos/photos of remodelled jewellery. Anny’s also stocks a range of brands, including Dora wedding bands, Peter W Beck, Nikki Lissoni, Thomas Sabo, Tesoro, Ikecho pearls, Sekonda watches and Classique Swiss watches. The finest diamonds, precious gems and most exquisite jewellery is right on your doorstep.

For all of December, Anny’s has 25 per cent off all in-store jewellery (excluding online purchases, jewellery services/ repairs and special orders). Further terms and conditions can be found in-store.

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From bale to retail, Merino & Co provides customers with the opportunity to learn more about the provenance of its garments. Each garment carries a

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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 to the public with a huge range of firsts, seconds and factory overrun discounted garments available for sale.

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Game-changing improvements for Peninsula netball Netball in Red Hill, Rye and Crib Point has been given a major boost thanks to $200,000 from the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants Program and $941,480 from Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Capital Works Program. The money will be used for the construction of two new asphalt netball courts at Red Hill Recreation Reserve, two dedicated competition courts and one multi-use netball/basketball court at RJ Rowley Reserve in Rye, and a new shelter for players and scorers at the existing netball courts at Crib Point Recreation Reserve.

Rye Football Netball Club secretary Shane McMahon said the RJ Rowley Reserve netball courts were almost 40 years old and needed a major upgrade to ensure they were safe and fit for all users, including community groups. “The Rye junior and senior clubs have approximately 110 netballers using these facilities either for training, weekly match play or both,” Shane said. “The rehabilitation of the facility will create a range of growth opportunities for the local community to participate in healthy and safe sporting activities.”

Cr Kate Roper said providing courts that met Netball Victoria standards was an important factor in increasing participation in the sport.

Construction is expected to be completed by next April.

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Manor Medical takes up residence in the heart of Mornington Dr Sally Shaw, who is well-known for creating The Wellness Manor, Manor Medical and Peninsula Skin Cancer Clinics, has now moved her Manor Medical Aesthetics, a professional cosmetic clinic, to the luxurious heritage building at 1 Ross St, Mornington.

With state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatments, Manor Medical Aesthetics offers the highest-grade medical equipment south of Melbourne, operated by qualified medical professionals. The team recognise that treatments such as laser, injectables, needling and ultrasound require expert handling. These are medical procedures that should be performed in sterile environments with responsible aftercare.

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Peninsula Hot Springs has always been about creating moments of both relaxation and connection. And with the recent unveiling of its Bath House Amphitheatre — which includes seven new pools, a new café and an open-air stage among many other features — the popular Peninsula attraction is now more expansive and inviting than ever.

Picture yourself taking a moment to unwind this summer by immersing yourself in a mineral pool — the water temperature is lowered in the summertime to accommodate the warmer weather — or sharing some joyful family time exploring the cold plunge pools, cave pool, various saunas and steam rooms, bubble spa couch, reflexology walk, mineral showers and other globally-inspired experiences in the Bath House. Guests are also welcome to bring their own feast to share in the grassed picnic areas.

The other option is the tranquil oasis of the Spa Dreaming Centre. Available to guests 16 years and over and comprising spa treatments, private baths, dining packages and its own, smaller bathing area, the Spa Dreaming Centre provides a welcome sanctuary among the hubbub of daily life.

Plus, for the first time in its history, Peninsula Hot Springs will be opening its Bath House doors on Christmas Day, meaning guests can spend their holiday pool-hopping and creating new memories with loved ones. The Bath House will be open from 7am until 10pm, giving you the opportunity to watch the steam rise from the pools on Christmas morning or gaze up at the stars for a magical Christmas night.

Be sure to book well in advance.

The experience of Peninsula Hot Springs makes for a particularly special Christmas gift, and gift certificates are available for a range of packages, from Bath House entry to whole-day spa pampering.

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Dr Dilly, who is an experienced dentist of 20 years, has trained in Australia to perform this procedure. He describes how the non-surgical facelift works. “First of all I work out which way the facial tissue will have to be moved to obtain the best result. I then mark out lines on the face where the thread will go. Local anaesthetic is then placed along the lines.”

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Breathe. Relax. Enjoy. These three words describe the philosophy of tai chi perfectly. When practising tai chi we learn to breathe deeply, filling our body with energy.

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Research has shown that tai chi can improve both physical and mental well-being. When practised regularly, it improves co-ordination, balance, flexibility and cognitive function. The smoothly connecting exercises are suitable for all ages and abilities, making it an ideal family holistic health activity.

In 2019, Rising Moon Tai Chi School, which is the largest tai chi school on the Mornington Peninsula, has more than a dozen classes on the timetable, including Tai Chi for Arthritis, Long Form, Beijing 24, Tai Chi Wand (short stick), 32 Sword and Beginner Yang. Now is the perfect time to begin your tai chi journey, in an inclusive and productive environment.

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The epidermis (top part of your skin) is the body’s largest and fastestgrowing organ. The food you eat breaks down and becomes the cells to create that epidermis.

Essential fatty acids play a vital role in maintaining the skin’s natural oil barrier. It is essential in keeping skin hydrated, and provides the skin with anti-ageing properties.

Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Fat-soluble vitamins, most importantly vitamin E, may be effective in reducing UV damage in the skin. Avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamins E and C. Leafy greens such as spinach and kale are rich in vitamin E and packed full of essential minerals and vitamins for healthy skin.

Vitamin C plays a role in collagen synthesis and can have an anti-ageing effect. As an antioxidant, it fights off free radicals that can otherwise be damaging to the fibres that support skin structure (collagen and elastin). Berries, mangoes and oranges are rich in vitamin C. Did you know Be Fit Food contains skin-nourishing foods? If you are unsure if Be Fit Food is for you, please come in-store for a free 15-minute dietetic consultation valued at $50 and receive a BFF drink bottle valued at $16.95. The most important contributor to skin health is water!

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Lose your expectations and see what you gain Rate yourself from 1 (the worst you could be) to 10 (the best you could be) in the following categories:

And yet they all expect themselves to be happy and healthy then get disappointed when they’re not.

It’s no secret that how we think affects what we eat, what we eat affects how much we move and how much we move affects how we think. They’re all linked, yet people get so focused on just one component.

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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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Most clients I see range from between 5 to 18 out of 30, but there’s one thing they all have in common — they expect themselves to be doing better.

Better at work. Better in their relationships. Richer. Skinnier.

Healthier. Happier!

But they are doing everything wrong in order to be those things.

They’re not accepting of how things are. They’re not content within themselves. They constantly react to everything going on around them. They think everything should happen in the way they need it too.

They blame, judge and criticise.

They consume things that are making them physically, mentally and spiritually unwell.

What’s the point of just going to the gym if you drink a six-pack of beer or bottle of wine every night and order takeaway?

What’s the point of weighing and measuring all your food if you just sit on the couch all day?

And how is meditation or improving how your mind works going to help you to feel better, have more energy and perform at an optimal level if you’re doing either of the above?

Stop setting yourself up to fail by having unrealistic expectations — attend to your mind and body as well as how you fuel both of them in a fun and more carefree way.

If you have any feedback, thoughts or something you would like some advice on, please feel free to email hello@myndfit.com.au and we will do our best to address it next issue.

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Allumera® is a light-activated topical cream designed to improve the overall appearance of the skin by acting as a photodynamic cosmetic agent. It is a non-invasive procedure that can complement and enhance the effects noted by light-based devices. It can: Minimise the appearance of pores; Revitalise skin for a younger-looking, clearer complexion; Help improve skin firmness and elasticity; and, Improve overall skin tone and texture.

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Gorgeous swimwear for every body The Swimwear Galore story began 30 years ago with a small rack of swimwear being sold from a fabric shop in Carlton run by Jan Ingersole and her family. Jan’s passion for quality swimwear has seen Swimwear Galore grow into seven retail stores across Victoria — including one right here in Mornington — and an online store that delivers swimwear nationally and internationally.

Swimwear Galore remains family-owned and run and is now managed by Jan’s three children, Andrew, Kelly and Caz. They and the whole Swimwear Galore team take pride in recognising that every body is different and every body is beautiful. That’s why their stores stock more than 100 brands that include petite to plus size, cup sizes from A to H, maternity and mastectomy swimwear as well as an extensive choice for men and Issue 85, DECEMBER 2018

children. Whether you prefer the pool or the ocean, Swimwear Galore’s vast range of chlorine-resistant styles and on-trend designs will guarantee you are ready for summer.

The staff at Swimwear Galore are determined to provide extraordinary service. They understand that shopping for swimwear can be an ordeal for most women and that’s why all staff have received quality training and are equipped to offer guidance and support. The online store has been specifically designed to mirror the exceptional in-store service by offering quick and simple returns and exchanges. Swimwear Galore endeavours to ensure you complete your purchase feeling satisfied and confident with your new swimwear.

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Mornington Racing Club’s Gunnamatta Room was ablaze with colour as glamorous women in fabulous frocks raised the fashion stakes at the Oaks Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 8.

With former Melbourne Football Club star Russell Robertson as MC, guests enjoyed a three-course lunch and live music as they vied for Best Dressed Male and Best Dressed Female awards while keeping an eye on all the racing action live on screen. There were plenty of prizes, giveaways and good times. Photos: Mornington Peninsula Magazine

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BY LIZ ROGERS Fully qualified hypnotherapist Eileen Marx helps you achieve the weight loss you’ve only dreamed of with her Virtual Gastric Band Therapy.

Training under Sheila Granger from London, Eileen is understanding and supportive in helping people create lasting change. She is passionate about helping her clients and understands that sometimes the cooler months can bring the blues, resulting in weight gain. Virtual Gastric Band Therapy can help, and you won’t feel like you’re on a diet and starving!

Eileen works closely with clients to achieve self-empowerment and has had great success in guiding them towards their weight loss goals and overcoming depressive tendencies. See her at Lotus Healing Centre in Mount Eliza or in Mornington or the La Trobe Valley.

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Now you won’t have to worry about covering up this summer when there’s a local solution for fat loss and cellulite that also delivers many health benefits.

If you’ve been wondering how to tackle stubborn fat or cellulite issues, Niamh Hislop from Peninsula Endermologie can help. Endermologie uses a gentle, negative pressure massage that actively promotes a healthy functioning lymph system, boosting energy and immunity and improving skin conditions like cellulite and loose skin.

Niamh explains. “Endermologie massage and lymphatic drainage can improve your metabolism, reduce inflammation and eliminate water retention, plus the manipulation of the connective tissues in your skin improves the appearance of cellulite. There are lots of things you can do yourself to prevent the reoccurrence of the condition too, like quitting smoking, regular exercise, eating well, drinking plenty of water and reducing your exposure to environmental pollutants.”

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your december stars

Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to

by Stephanie Johnson

Aries: The end of the calendar year sees you focus

on anything that lifts your spirits. It is time to see the bigger picture rather than the minutiae. In many ways you are in your element right now as you can go into Aries pioneering mode. Spiritual sustenance is the key.

Taurus:

Life has been a bit topsy turvy since May this year, particularly when it comes to love and money.

Nothing changes in December, or perhaps everything still continues to change. Uranus, the planet of surprises, continues to influence your Zodiac Sign. The trick is to take nothing for granted.

Gemini: Rewards come to you this month through

partnerships. This could be through your marriage, legal, de facto or others. Alternatively, it could be through business associates or contracts. Rather than focusing on your own singular needs or desires, you need to turn your attention to your affiliations with others.

Cancer: Your own health and well-being is

highlighted this month. Water Sign Cancerians can be emotional. Strong feelings can be seated in your stomach. So, it is time to attend to any physical symptom or worry that has been niggling at the back of your mind.

Leo:

The planet Jupiter has moved into your fellow Fire Sign Sagittarius and is shining positive rays on the 5th House of your Solar Chart, heralding heightened creativity. Creativity is defined as “the use of imagination or original ideas to create something”. You are able to enjoy the lighter side of life.

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Sagittarius:

Sagittarians rule during December.

The lucky planet Jupiter is also your ruling planet and has moved into your Sign. This portends a happy and rewarding month at the very least. It is the right time to put your own health and happiness at the top of your personal agenda.

Virgo: You are in “spring cleaning” mode. The planets Capricorn: The serious planet Saturn continues are aligned in a way that gives you a gust of energy for cleaning and clearing spaces in your living quarters, creating room for enjoyable pastimes. It is time for fun in your home. The aim of December is to declutter.

Libra:

Your ruling planet Venus is finally moving in the right direction, heralding a time of improved relationships. The balance of your life is gradually being restored after some topsy turvy, if not downright tough, times. You are ready to become more sociable, to branch out and have some fun.

Scorpio:

Your ruling planet Mars is combining with the planet of illusion this month, meaning you need to slow down and contemplate life a little more. You may feel confused if you try to force yourself into action. You need to renew your inner world. The outer world may have to wait.

to wend its way through your Zodiac Sign, bidding you to face your fears and limitations and build on your strengths. It is possible that a long-term duty or project demands your attention. Even as one project or responsibility ends, another is likely to begin.

Aquarius:

If you are feeling a little more lighthearted in December, it may be because the South Node, a karmic point in astrology, has finally left your Zodiac Sign and headed into neighbouring Capricorn.

Also, the lucky planet Jupiter has entered Sagittarius, which is a cheerier influence on Aquarius.

Pisces:

Your self-image is changing as you seek a more spiritually or physically satisfying path to health and happiness. If you feel tired then use it is a barometer to take a different direction. There is a strong focus on your career path. You now receive recognition and rewards through your profession.

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“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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Kate Sears speaks with former Toorak College student Kate Wallace, who specialises in realist paintings and never puts her paintbrush down between holding exhibitions and undertaking more study at the Victorian College of the Arts.

What sparked your passion for art?

The person most likely to blame here is my mum. She ‘forced’ my brother and I to have drawing sessions with her, which was most likely what set something off.

Would you mind talking about your disability?

I was born with a condition known as TAR syndrome, the main characteristic of which in my case is short arms. This has not affected how I paint nor the methods I employ, however; unfortunately I work in a fairly traditional, conformist and stock-standard way.

Your paintings vary in scale. What’s the reason behind this?

They depend on the subject I’m working on. There

is, however, a sense of intimacy that occurs when the scale of an image is reduced or distorted. Using scale as a device to create intrigue and beauty in the familiar, how we view or interact with a piece of art, is something I am particularly interested in.

The subject matter you paint could be called everyday moments. What inspired this?

I have long been fascinated by how we act and respond to that which surrounds us — be it each other or the places we inhabit. Through these everyday moments, often set in parks or empty interiors, I look to relay narratives of solitude in relation to the chaos of contemporary living.

Do you have any upcoming exhibitions?

I am participating in the Masters Exhibition, hosted

by Victorian College of the Arts, which is free to attend. It’s on Monday, December 3, until Sunday, December 9, at the Margaret Lawrence Gallery, 40 Dodds St, Melbourne.

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Ever wished that a littered coffee cup or straw was worth something? Well, at the Seaside Scavenge they are.

On Sunday, January 13, Rye Pier will be transformed into a beachcleaning haven thanks to this trashtrading festival. Seaside Scavenge is celebrating four years of turning litter into currency that can be used to purchase premium second-hand clothes, as well as coffee, smoothies and food.

From 10am-2pm the clean-up will reward participants with a festival token for every 100g they collect, which is used as the market currency. There will also be musicians performing, prizes to

be won — including a double pass for Polperro Dolphin Swims — talks from community groups and NGOs, and upcycling workshops to attend.

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BY KATE SEARS For the chance to bask in the glory of the best of Australian rock, join us at Under the Southern Stars — The Summer Festival on Saturday, January 12, at Hastings’ Foreshore Reserve. A huge line-up is set to spread good vibes in a superb outdoor setting this summer, including legendary ARIA Hall of Fame inductees the Hoodoo Gurus along with Australian rock royalty You Am I. Rocking the Mornington Peninsula will also be Eskimo Joe (pictured), The Superjesus, British India, The Getaway Plan and Scott Darlow.

After speaking to Dave Faulkner from the Hoodoos in our October issue, we can confidently say that they have consistently been one of the most inventive, lyrically smart and goddamn exciting rock’n’roll bands that Australia has ever produced. Join us at Hastings to dance along to their well-known hits such as My Girl, Bittersweet, What’s My Scene, Like Wow Wipeout and The Right Time.

One of Australia’s all-time quintessential rock’n’roll bands without a doubt would have to be You Am I. Receiving an impressive 10 ARIA awards since their first record was released more than two decades ago, they’ve continued to climb the charts with their successful recording career and renowned stage presence.

Successfully balancing mainstream commercial success while managing to keep their alternative music roots secure, iconic indie legends Eskimo Joe have released five ever-so-popular studio albums, with three of these debuting at No.1 on the ARIA charts. Join these

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

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much-adored indie rock kids from Fremantle as they play hits that have scored them three International Song Writing Awards, 11 WAMI Awards and eight ARIA Awards.

One of Australia’s most successful and respected rock bands who remain a staple on Aussie rock radio are The Superjesus. Their live shows deliver the perfect mix of their late ‘90s hits and current melodic rock outings, which results in them attracting new admirers while satisfying the appetites of the loyal fans who have followed their sound for more than 20 years. They’ve

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.

General admission ticket-holders can relax with music from a DJ or wander around the park before enjoying

collected three ARIA Awards and have released multiplatinum albums plus hit singles.

Having released five albums, scored three ARIA Top 10 debuts, multiple ARIA and J Award nominations, won an AIR Award and had five entries into the Triple J Hottest 100 over the course of their career, we’re ecstatic to welcome British India to the Mornington Peninsula.

They’ve conquered every stage they’ve graced and played an array of sold-out shows and music festivals galore.

The Getaway Plan’s debut album, Other Voices, Other Rooms, catapulted them to the forefront of the Aussie hard rock and post-hardcore scene and made them a household name. This Melbourne-based alternative rock band formed in December 2004 and have undertaken dozens of tours across the country and internationally.

For more than 10 years, Scott Darlow has been one of this country’s hardest working and most successful independent artists. He combines an incredible vocal ability with hooky guitar-driven rock and the distinctive sounds of the didgeridoo thrown in. Scott Darlow is the real deal.

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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 cocktailstyle 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.

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The Mount Eliza Art & Design Show’s VIP opening night on Friday, October 26, was buzzing with art-lovers sipping on Jetty Road Brewery beer and Foxeys Hangout wines. Silent auctions and grazing tables kept the fun flowing at Mount Eliza North Primary School, where the show continued over the weekend. Photos: Kate Sears

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A $5000 prize for Best in Show has attracted many first-class submissions for the 35th Rotary Club of Sorrento Art Show next year. The prize is from the estate of the late Eunice McDonald, whose husband, Kevin, was a long-serving member of Rotary and who bequeathed a sum of money for an ongoing prize for the best exhibit at the annual show.

Featured artists include Ron Farnill, John Whitelaw and the ever-popular Jayne Henderson, and all entries will be judged by acclaimed artist Walter Magilton, a Fellow of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists.

Visitors are welcome to the opening night on Saturday, January 5, at 5pm to preview an exciting exhibition of more than 700 works of art while enjoying a glass of bubbles and upmarket nibbles. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door or from Flight Centre Sorrento. The show, supported by premium sponsor Mercedes Benz Mornington, will then be open from Sunday, January 6, until Saturday, January 12, from 10am-4pm at the Sorrento Community Centre, 860 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento. Entry: $5.

The Book & Bean Café is now open at Frankston Library, with a focus on healthy food options to help you make the right food choice. You can now enjoy a toasted sandwich, wrap or barista-made coffee while you explore all of the amazing and free services the library has to offer.

“We are always looking at ways to improve the library experience for visitors,” said Frankston City Mayor Michael O’Reilly. “The new café’s focus on fresh produce and healthy meals means not only are patrons doing something good for their minds when they visit the library, they’re also doing something great for their bodies. The other benefit is there’s now no need to pack up your notes or put down your book and leave the library when you’re craving that caffeine hit.”

The café’s menu has been designed by the council’s hospitality officer, Neil Kingscote, in consultation with dietitians at Peninsula Health. The Book & Bean is implementing the healthy ‘traffic light’ system of green, amber and red foods. The colours are assigned based on nutrient content such as sugar, fat and salt. The Book & Bean Café will have a great range of green (healthy) and amber (medium healthy) food and fewer red options — which represents treats.

“Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Libraries are leading the way towards a healthier Frankston,” Cr O’Reilly said. “It’s important for us to have healthy options available for our wonderful staff and visitors.”

The Book & Bean Café is open at Frankston Library from Monday to Friday 8am-4pm.

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Mornington Peninsula artist Narelle Callen draws a lot of her inspiration from her surroundings. “I enjoy living near the beach, the change of seasons — especially spring, summer and autumn —and the sense of open space that the Peninsula offers,” the full-time artist says. “I think my paintings reflect this.”

Tickets are free via Eventbrite — search “When Summer Comes”. For more information, contact Allan Stynes on 0418 321 620 or go to callencollective.com.au to see more of Narelle’s work.

Narelle’s solo exhibition When Summer Comes is a collection of works about summer activities. It opens at Black Spot Gallery and Studios, 20 Milgate Drive, Mornington, on December 1 from 5-8pm and continues until Sunday, December 16.

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BY LIZ ROGERS September 10 was a special day for Beleura House & Garden. This magnificent house museum, which was given to the public by trained classical composer and musician John Tallis in 1996, has welcomed into the fold a world-first amazing nine-octave piano crafted by one of Australia’s last remaining piano makers, Stuart & Sons.

Wayne Stuart, of Stuart & Sons, has described this work of art as extremely “21st century”.

This gorgeous grand piano is a totally new concept. Named The Beleura Stuart & Sons Masterpiece No.65, it is constructed from ancient Huon pine, is 3m long and took Stuart & Sons 18 months to build. It is also strung differently and has four pedals, which offer an almost orchestral sound.

Beleura House & Garden director Anthony Knight explains. “Our first piano is a 102-key Huon pine concert grand No.47. When the piano arrived and we saw how wonderful it was we

realised that two could be better than

one. The second arrived experimentally

on loan and was an instant success and Stuart & Sons was commissioned to build a companion 102-key Huon pine piano. Wayne Stuart, always up for a challenge, went one better.” He made a 108-key piano.

The only place you’ll find this uniquely Australian creation is the Tallis Pavilion, which houses both pianos and where there may be up to four pianists playing the two of them at the one time. “The Beleura has a larger-than-life personality. There really isn’t anything quite like it,” says general manager Monique Bladen.

John Tallis would be chuffed.

Enjoy the unique sound these fine instruments deliver surrounded by splendour and heritage today.

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JANUARY 2019 - MORNING TEA TOURS AT BELEURA HOUSE & GARDEN In depth House and Collection days The house here is amazing and the collection hugely varied. From old master drawings to an enormous wardrobe of gentleman’s outfits and drawers full of past soft furnishings, Lady Tallis’ loose covers to John Tallis’ modernist redecoration. Join accomplished house guides who will open cupboards and talk about pictures, books and some of the hidden treasures. After the tour, a glass of champagne on the veranda followed by a short stroll through the garden. Return to the Golf Club at 12:30 pm.

In depth Garden days The gardens at Beleura are splendid, highly developed and a continuance of John Tallis’ enthusiasm for The Italianate Garden. On select days, after coffee in the Gatehouse and a short overview house tour, you will be met at the front door by Head Gardener Richard Smith, or his colleague John Christie, who will take groups around the garden. They will talk about the bones of the garden and why it is the way that it is. We will then serve lemonade in the Japanese pavilion after which you may further explore or retrace your steps to favourite places. Return to the Golf Club at 12:30 pm, where you could, if you wish, have lunch!

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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, celebrated as the home of Australian sculpture, is located 45 minutes from Melbourne at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. 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 cafÊ 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.

The Splash McClelland Contemporary Watercolour Award 2018 has been established to showcase contemporary Australian watercolour practice and is on from December 1-March 17. To be held every three years, it is an acquisitive award enabled by the Fornari Bequest, by the will of the late Lena May Fornari, and is a legacy of her support of the arts in Victoria. Lena May was an ardent collector of watercolours and the first

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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.

MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE PARK+GALLERY A: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Pictured left: Lee Bethel, Komon 2018, watercolour on hand-cut paper, 76 x 54cm.

Right Tang Ying, Fish freedom 2013, watercolour, 106 x 76cm. Images courtesy the artists.

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Nissarana Galleries Noosa is pleased to welcome you to this new gallery on Main St. Mornington

Limitless artistic expression There’s a culturally connected new gallery opening in Mornington and it’s well worth a visit. Having been in Noosa for six years, Nissarana Galleries brings eclectic contemporary art down south with representations from across Australia — and the result is simply stunning.

This is a space where artistic expression aims to explore culture and spirituality at its very core with work that touches on the deeper meaning of human existence through form, technique and transcendental communication.

Exhibiting work that is both vibrant and thought-provoking, Nissarana Galleries aims to provide its clients with a wide and varied selection of paintings, sculptures and photography. This new exhibition space will be showcasing artists who challenge and provoke, inspire and delight. With a range of beautiful ceramics by award-winning Megan Puls, Yeats Gruin and Shirley Marais, and paintings by Zoe Ellenberg (pictured), Ben Lucas and Andrew Grassi and many more, Issue 85, DECEMBER 2018

this gallery is keen to make its mark on the Mornington Peninsula art scene and deliver exceptionally collectable work while doing it.

It was a dream of owners Philip Ayres and Valerie Pasquale to open a gallery on the main strip in Noosa. Now the dream of bringing their passion for all things art to the Peninsula is becoming a reality. Drop

by Nissarana Galleries to get your dose of spiritually satisfying culture this summer and see what all the fuss is about. Most of the artists will provide commissions and the gallery will be expanding its Peninsula artists’ base too.

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Rallying for a cure Cruden Farm at Langwarrin will host the 2019 EastLink Great Australian Rally on Sunday, January 20. 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.

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

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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 vehicles are eligible to enter if they’re at least 25 years old. An entry brochure with all details can be obtained at greataustralianrally.com.au or contact Rex Hall on 0408 303 129 or email rex@abccc.com.au The EastLink Great Australian Rally is a wonderful family day out and to 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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The Mornington Peninsula has long been home to a vibrant and energetic blues scene. Now there are plans for a new festival that its organiser hopes will become a major event on the national blues calendar.

The Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival, which will be held at Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, February 9, is the brainchild of Peninsula resident Patrick Elliget, the man behind the highly successful Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions over the past four years. It will feature Australian rock and blues legends Ross Wilson and Phil Manning along with Chris Finnen, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison and others from 11.30am-9pm.

Peninsula music-lovers will be able to enjoy food and refreshments courtesy of the Mornington Racing Club providers while they listen to eight high-class blues acts, and there will be various market stalls and displays in a celebration of what the Peninsula has to offer. Buses from Melbourne On The Move will be running to and from the festival, with pick-ups from Melbourne, Brighton, Mordialloc, Frankston, Blairgowrie, Dromana,

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Patrick was recognised at the 2017 Victoria/Tasmania MBAS Blues Awards with the Alan Stafford Award for his contribution to blues music. To book your Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival tickets, go to mornpenbluesfest. com; for your return bus tickets, go to melbourneonthemove.com.au/listing/ music-and-sporting-events

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CHRISTMAS SALON December 8 - 24 Aboriginal Art + Gifts Homewares • Carvings • Fibre works • Art cushions and covers • Bags • Teapots • Cards • Mugs • Glasses cases • Scarves & more…

Feature exhibition of paintings and hand painted metal dogs by Warlukurlangu Artists.

Christmas show heralds new Flinders space for McCullochs The McCullochs/Whistlewood Gallery December Christmas show of Aboriginal art and gifts this year is also doubling as a sneak peek of their new gallery space in Flinders.

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On show, says co-curator Susan McCulloch, is an exciting new range of licensed design and original items. These include paintings, small wooden and fibre carvings, jewellery, weavings, sophisticated art cushions and covers, Christmas decorations, cards, wrapping paper; ceramic and fabric homewares such as teapots, tablecloths, glasses cases, mugs, bowls, dessert forks and spoons; gift and travel items such as shoulder bags, socks, cosmetic bags and much more. Aboriginal artists receive royalties on all sales.

“Our Christmas show enables us to focus on these smaller items which combine the best of design with Aboriginal art,” Susan says. “This is a real growth area and is involving an increasing number of companies who demonstrate how to license artwork ethically from Aboriginal artists and return significant income to them.”

Complementing this will be an exhibition of paintings including quirky small bird canvases and unique hand-painted metal dogs by Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu.

The McCullochs’ new space will replace their Whistlewood home gallery as a regular exhibiting space.

“It’s been great showing art at Whistlewood over the last eight years,” says Susan. “However, we’ve rather outgrown the space and it’ll be great to be more in the public eye.” Whistlewood will still be open for special events.

The new gallery, whose name is being kept under wraps at the moment, will be opening formally in early January.

The Christmas show opens on Saturday, December 8, at 2.30pm with a performance by the No Suzannahs a cappella choir at 3.30pm and will be open daily from 10.30am-4pm until December 24.

MCCULLOCH & MCCULLOCH A: 1/39 Cook St, Flinders T: 0419 896 473 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au W: mccullochandmcculloch.com.au FB: mccullochandmcculloch INSTA: mccullochandmccullochart Pictured left: Athena Nangala Granites’ star dreamings feature in the Christmas exhibition. Right: Cherylyn Napangardi Granites’ small bird paintings.

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The 12th Peninsula Summer Music festival is almost here and is set to soar under the guidance of new artistic director and acclaimed oboist Ben Opie, who has extended the program of familiar favourites to combine new and exciting musical meanderings.

With 26 performances over 13 days and nights from January 1-13, you’re in for a jazz and classical musical extravaganza full of uplifting sounds created in stellar surrounds by master musicians.

Ben explains. “Music is a big part of my life and I want to bring that love to a wider audience. This year the acclaimed Australian Haydn Ensemble will be making their Victorian debut and cellist Stephanie Arnold in collaboration with local Indigenous visual artists will be performing at Whistlewood Gallery. Peninsula Hot Springs will be the setting for string and instrumental soundscapes across four concerts. There’ll be children’s instrument-making workshops too.”

Full program and booking details online.

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To have your event included go to morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au /diarydates/ Flinders, mccullochandmcculloch. com.au SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 Carols in the Park 30th Year – Tyabb Central Park, 7.30pm

DECEMBER 2018 EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.30-2.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu. com.au/kung-fu-classes/ womens-self-defence EVERY TUESDAY Drawing Workshop In our art studio with tutor Leigh Hullin - Sorrento Community Centre, 1-2.30pm, $10 per session, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 Mainly Music – Mornington Anglican Centre, Albert Rd, Mornington, 10-11am, parents, grandparents & caregivers connect with their children through music & action, 0419 581 792, mmmanglican.org.au 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS OF MONTH Café Catch Up, New To The Area?

– Sorrento Community Centre, 1011.30am, $10 annual fee, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY WEDNESDAY Family History with Margaret Copely Everyone has a story, unearth it in a supportive group, Sorrento Community Centre; beginners 11.301pm, advanced 1.20-3.30pm. $5 session, $10 annual centre reg, www.sorrentocommunitycentre.com, 5984 3360 EVERY THURSDAY Pt Nepean Men’s Shed – Connect & share your skills & experience, Sorrento Community Centre, 10amnoon, www.sorrentocommunitycentre. com.au, 5984 3360 Peninsula Grammar School Tours 9.30am, tours depart H.A. Macdonald Pavilion, enter via gate 2 on Wooralla Dve, peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au, 9788 7777 EVERY FRIDAY Painting from Within – Sorrento Community Centre, no exp needed, 10am-1pm,

sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; morningtonrailway. org.au; 1300 767 274 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; mmmanglican.org.au

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 Mt Eliza Carols on the Green – Mount Eliza Village Green, cnr Mount Eliza Way & Canadian Bay Rd, 6.308pm, free, alidoc@bigpond.net.au, 0403 889 559 FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 Denis Walter: World of Christmas Frankston Arts Centre, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tickets $21, 9784 1060, thefac.com.au

UNTIL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17 Obsession: Devil in the detail – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-5pm, mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

Mornington Community House Xmas BBQ – Mornington Community House, 9-11 Albert St, Mornington, noon-2pm, gold coin donation, morningtoncommunityhouse@ mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5975 4772

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 All Abilities Day 2018 – Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, 350 Dunns Rd, Mornington, 9.30am1.30pm, free, 5950 1099

Somerville Carols by Candlelight – Fruit Growers Reserve, Edward St, Somerville, 5-10pm, free, somervillecarols@gmail.com, 0419 305 593

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 Mornington Community House Xmas BBQ – Mornington Community House, 9-11 Albert St, Mornington, noon-2pm, gold coin donation, bookings Eventbrite. com.au/o/Mornington-communityhouse-17673031260

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15 Rosebud Christmas Carols – The Village Green, 932 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud, 4-10pm, free, contact@ themusicindustry.com.au, 0401 904 616

SAT DEC 8 – MONDAY DEC 24 Christmas Salon – Whistlewood Gallery, 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, mccullochandmcculloch.com.au, 5989 8282

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 Mt Martha Cricket Club Community Christmas Concert on the lawn – Ferrero Reserve, Mount Martha, Seppelt Ave, Mount Martha, 6.309.15pm, $2pp, mtmartha@club. cricketvictoria.com.au, 0458 017 894

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 Hotter than Hell – Frankston Park, Frankston, 2-8pm

Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols – Belvedere Reserve, Seaford, 5-9.30pm

A Baroque Christmas Concert in Brighton – travel by luxury coach from Mount Eliza, Mornington or Frankston, to book your coach call 0452 531 750 or go to auschoir.org/ baroque-christmas-coach

MONDAY DECEMBER 17 Parenting Resilient Kids – Mornington Yacht Club, 2 Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington, 7-8pm, free but to book call 5975 7001

SATS & SUNS DECEMBER 8-23 Whistlewood Christmas Salon – Aboriginal Art + Gifts, 1/39 Cook St,

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 Christmas Carols in the Park – With special guest Jimmy Giggle, Santa & Superband, Mornington Park,

MONDAY DECEMBER 24 Christmas Carols in the Park – Old Shire Offices, 359 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, 6.30-8pm, dromanarotary. org, 0418 362 850 TUESDAY DECEMBER 25 Western Port Community Christmas Dinner – Hastings Bowling Club, Marine Pde, Hastings, noon-3pm, free, wandgamble@ fastmail.fm, 0429 978 916 The New Atrium Restaurant & Function Centre Christmas Lunch – 10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach, $55 per adult & $25 per child, bookings essential 5981 8123 MONDAY DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve with The Warrains – Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, Bookings essential $30pp + dinner, hickbotham.biz, 5981 0355 New Year’s Eve with The Tropical Trio – The New Atrium Restaurant & Function Centre, 10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach, free but bookings preferred, 5981 8123 TUESDAY JANUARY 1 Hair of the Dog: Swing is the Thing – Lindenderry Estate, 142 Arthurs St Rd, Red Hill, 3-4.45pm, $60 + booking fee, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 Suite Persane: Peninsula Chamber Musicians and guests – St Mark’s Anglican Church, 1 Balnarring Rd, Balnarring, 2-3pm, $50 or $40 concession, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283 Sweeter than Roses: Janet Todd and Nicholas Pollok – Hurley Vineyard, 101 Balnarring Rd, Red Hill, 6-7pm, $65 or $55 concession, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283 THURSDAY JANUARY 3 International B14 National Titles – Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, Pt Nepean Rd, Sorrento, 10am-4pm, $430 per boat, b14.org, 0448 901 772 Drip Drop Play: Ad Lib Collective – Cruden Farm, Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin South, 11am12pm or 1-2pm, $20 per child,

Ravel’s Blues: Sophie Rowell and Kristian Chong – Moorooduc Estate, 501 Derrill Rd, Moorooduc, 4-5pm and 6.30-7.30pm, $75 or $65 concession plus booking fee, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283

James Henry & Band – St John’s Church, King St, Flinders, 7.309.10pm, $65 or $55 concession, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283

FRIDAY JANUARY 4 Kids Carnival – St Mark’s Anglican Church, 1 Balnarring Rd, Balnarring, 1-3pm, $20 per child plus booking fee, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283 Godfather, Father & Son: Duo Foster-Browne – Main Ridge Estate, 80 William Rd, Red Hill, 4-5pm and 7-8pm, $65 or $55 concession plus booking fee, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283 SATURDAY JANUARY 5 Australian Haydn Ensemble – St John’s Church, King St, Flinders, noon-1pm, $70 or $60 concession plus booking fee, peninsulafestival. com.au, 0413 448 283

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Crittenden Estate Wine Centre, 25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana, bookings crittendenwines.com.au

SAT TO SUNDAY JANUARY 5-13 Sorrento Rotary Art Exhibition – Sorrento Community Centre, 10am4pm daily, for more details 5984 3360 or sorrentocommunitycentre. com

SUNDAY JANUARY 6 Melbourne Recital Centre Great Romantics Winner – St John’s Church, King St, Flinders, 11.30am12.30pm, $55 or $45 concession, peninsulafestival.com.au, 0413 448 283

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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

SUNDAY JANUARY 13 Balnarring Racing Meet – Coolart Rd, Balnarring, gates open 10am, $15 adults, children U18 free, balnarringraces.com

SAT & SUNDAY JANUARY 5-6 Mornington Lion’s 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

SAT JANUARY 5 TO FEBRUARY 28 Colours of my Country – Whistlewood Gallery, 1/39 Cook St, Flinders, mccullochandmcculloch. com.au

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, ranelagh.com.au

SATURDAY JANUARY 12 Under the Southern Stars – Hastings Foreshore Reserve, tix and show details 13 61 00, underthesouthernstars.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au

An Evening with Sara Macliver & the Australian Haydn Ensemble – St John’s Church, King St, Flinders, 7-8.40pm, $70 or $60 concession plus booking fee, peninsulafestival. com.au, 0413 448 283

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Seaside Scavenge Rye Festival – Rye Beach, 10am-2pm TUESDAY & WED JANUARY 15-16 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 MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine. com.au

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We really do have it all on our home turf.

Fabulous function centres and diverse dining, wonderful wineries, stellar spots to shop and places to indulge your sweet tooth plus markets and views that go on for miles. Find your happy place this Christmas close to home.

Get your Christmas decorations and enter a Christmas competition too.

From us to you, have a safe and merry Christmas. Read on to see how.

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With 100 per cent cotton, double stitching and products that are true to size, you are sure to fall in love with the whole range.

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This cool, easy, unisex collection is manufactured using the highest-quality material, which is durable and sturdy enough to withstand repeated washing. Whether you’re heading to the beach, hitting the shops or just enjoying a lazy morning around the house, Wave Women has the perfect piece for you.

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Jazz up your Christmas with a new car from Ritchies Would you like to win a brand new Honda Jazz for Christmas? Who wouldn’t! Ritchies Village Centre, at 89 Mount Eliza Way in Mount Eliza, is giving shoppers the chance of a lifetime to win a brand new car, with three other massive shopping sprees being offered to the runners-up, and all you have to do is shop in the centre. Between now and December 21, spend more than $30 in one transaction in any shop within the centre — including transactions at the Bendigo Bank — to enter this competition.

The bright new Honda Jazz, supplied by Peninsula Honda, is first prize, but the runners-up prizes are also impressive — shopping sprees within the centre to the value of $3000, $1500 and $1000 for second, third and fourth.

What an amazing way to start the New Year with a wad of shopping vouchers in your wallet. That could be a lot of fun.

Entries are to be made online via ritchiesvillage.com.au, but importantly all receipts must be kept as proof of purchase. If you should be one of the winners you must be able to show the original receipt. Each receipt can only be used once, but each person can enter as often as they like, each time using a different receipt.

The draw for the winners will be made at noon on Saturday, December 22, with some additional shopping vouchers offered as spot prizes to those present. Enjoy the entertainment in the centre that morning and the excitement of the draw.

The conditions of entry are available in every shop and on the Ritchies Village website.

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A NEW CAR FOR CHRISTMAS!

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Full details of how to enter in any store or online at www.ritchiesvillage.com.au

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BY LIZ ROGERS What do you give someone who has everything this Christmas? An environmentally friendly gift of experience and long-lasting memories filled with fun, that’s what! Locked in Escape Rooms gift vouchers are ideal pressies because it’s all about spending time together and enjoying yourself while saving on using up already overused resources. All vouchers are in PDF format and can be emailed or printed for ease, and the time of your life you’ll have will be worth its weight in Christmas wrapping paper.

Locked in Escape Rooms is the place for end-of-year functions, corporate team-building events and birthday celebrations. It’s great for the school holidays too when it’s too hot to hit the beach or your kids need an extra bit of brain-teasing fun. The most

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recent addition to the space is The Missing room, which is only for the brave investigator and will take you on a journey where disappeared people and ghosts play the major roles as you unravel the clues. Are you brave enough to explore the fisherman’s shack? Will you make it out alive? Time will tell.

If that doesn’t float your boat, try the Blackout, Wrongfully Accused or Carbine Diamond Museum Heist rooms instead.

All rooms come with a capital E for entertainment. Book now for your endof-year escape.

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There’s Never-Never been a better time to visit Boneo Maze — the new home of Sand Sculpting Australia on the Peninsula — with the summer opening of Peter Pan. The classic tale of the little boy who never grew up is being reimagined in 3500 tonnes of sand by 15 awardwinning Australian and international sand sculptors along the wetlands and garden pathways of Boneo Maze.

With several sculptures standing up to 4m high, Peter Pan will be flanked by Captain Hook and Mr Smee, the Lost Boys of Never-Never Land, Tinkerbell, Indians, mermaids and the tick-tock crocodile, with secret hideouts, swashbuckling adventures and feisty fairies bringing this children’s favourite to life. One of the sculptors, Joris Kivits from the Netherlands, estimates it will take 5000 hours to create the artworks.

The move to Boneo Maze is a return home to the southern Peninsula for Sand Sculpting Australia, which was launched in Rye 11 years ago by the Wittingslow family. Since 2004, Sand Sculpting

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Australia has gone on to present 19 major sand sculpting events enjoyed by more than 2.2 million people across Australia.

“There’s something truly magical about seeing these characters we have grown up with come to life in giant sand sculptures before our eyes,” said Boneo Maze events director Evie Wittingslow. “Everyone loves the story of the boy who could fly and doesn’t grow up, and it’s fitting that we’re welcoming Peter Pan and his friends into our enchanting gardens here at Boneo Maze.”

Sand Sculpting Australia at Boneo Maze opens on Saturday, December 15, from 10am-5pm then daily from 10am6pm until Monday, January 28 (closed Christmas Day). For ticket prices and more information, visit sandsculpting.com.au or phone 5988 6385.

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Celebrate Christmas

Spoil yourself and those you love

All is merry and bright at Peninsula Life Medispa this festive season. More than a decade of experience since opening as the first medispa of its type on the Mornington Peninsula means Peninsula Life knows just how to address all your needs to make your festive season merry and bright as well.

It is so difficult to think of new gift ideas every year for friends, colleagues and loved ones, so Peninsula Life has designed some beautiful spa packages to spoil, revitalise and relax your nearest and dearest.

The Spoil Me spa package is an indulgent three hours of pampering. Start with a soak in a luxurious geisha tub followed by a full-body oil and salt exfoliation to leave your skin bright and glowing. Then reach ultimate relaxation as your body is wrapped in an intensely moisturising and nourishing mud wrap during an essential hydrating facial, warm hair and scalp treatment.

Revitalise Me begins with a soothing foot soak and continues for a blissful 90 minutes. It includes a full-body salt and oil exfoliation in a magnificent steam capsule, followed by an essential relaxation body massage,

The largest shopping centre on the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside Centre attracts an average of 1.5 million people each December alone. This year, members of the community have been invited to spread the spirit of Christmas in the centre through the use of art therapy.

A bespoke piece of artwork, created by students from the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Transition to Work program, will be on display in the centre throughout December. Students have begun work at Kindred Art Space in Frankston, a unique art space and centre dedicated to mental health and well-being. The

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hydrating facial and hair and scalp massage.

Relax Me really does just that, with an amazing 60 minutes of essential body massage, essential hydrating facial and warm hair and scalp treatment.

All spa treatments include delicious refreshments and bubbles in the delightful relaxation lounge to complete the experience.

Speak with one of Peninsula Life’s experienced therapists, who can help you choose from these packages or design an individual package from a selection of Peninsula Life’s spa, beauty and dermal services to suit what those on your Christmas list would love as well as to match your budget. If you are not sure what to choose, you can always nominate a gift voucher starting from $25 and the lucky recipient can choose their own treatment to that value. Peninsula Life gift vouchers come elegantly enveloped and decorated. They can be ordered in person or via the phone or online and either picked up from reception or posted to you or to the lucky recipient on your behalf.

Of course, don’t forget yourself in the frenzy of preparations for Christmas and New Year. Peninsula Life Medispa is a luxurious oasis tucked away in a peaceful and beautifully renovated period building and aims to

process invites collaboration and encourages students to take part in art therapy sessions where creativity is allowed to be exercised freely in a nurturing environment.

The artwork will reflect the students’ creative ideas and perception of Christmas in our community and will be on display on Level 2 of the centre. To stay up to date with the installation, visit the centre’s webpage, Facebook page or Instagram.

BAYSIDE CENTRE A: 28 Beach St, Frankston T: 9771 1700 W: baysidesc.com.au FB: baysidecentrevic INSTA: baysidecentre

indulge and nurture with a wide range of spa, beauty, dermal and aesthetic medical therapies and treatments of the highest standard.

You will want to feel and look your best so make sure you book your appointments with Peninsula Life’s beauty and dermal experts in plenty of time to have all your waxing, tinting and skin needs addressed. Peninsula Life’s highly experienced and qualified in-house doctors can consult with you to ensure your anti-wrinkle and dermal filler treatments are completed before the festive season begins.

And if you just need a break from the craziness and stress to take a moment to relax and refresh before or even after the Christmas and New Year celebrations, why not treat yourself to one of Peninsula Life’s wide range of relaxing and refreshing spa treatments. Call now and ensure your festive season is merry and bright!

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PENINSULA & FRANKSTON MARKETS EVERY WEDNESDAY Main St, Mornington: 9am-3pm between Cromwell and Albert streets.

EVERY THURSDAY High St, Hastings: 9am-1pm; over 40 stalls; everything homemade, home grown & craft.

EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Bittern station, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

Frankston: 8am-1pm, Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: First Saturday of month, runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at the end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 15 Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale

Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School, cnr Point Nepean & Jetty roads.

Emu Plains Market: 9am-2pm, Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring Racecourse, Coolart Rd

Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month, 9am-1pm; crafts, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants and vegies; 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Drive & Lindrum Rd, Frankston The Creators Market: Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, 10am-3pm SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green 7am-2pm SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; every second Saturday 9am-1pm; market@cpch.org.au

Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

Frankston Makers Market: 2-7pm, Young St, Frankston SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm, Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month, 7.30am-12.30pm.

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Don’t miss a visit from Santa, Cribby Koala Coffee, Community BBQ, Devonshire Teas and just for kids, the Cribby Koala Treasure Hunt.

Lots of indoor and outside stalls Christmas Hamper Raffle Crib Point Community House

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Fun in the sun at Ho, ho, ho under Creators Market the stringybarks

What better way to spend a lazy summer Saturday than strolling through a market featuring some of the region’s most talented artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators. On Saturday, December 29, Sorrento will host The Creators Market, a fabulous free family-friendly market showcasing the best of our creative community.

You’ll be able to enjoy live music, grab a bite from the food trucks and browse an incredible variety of wares in one of the Peninsula’s most delightful seaside towns. Organised by Peninsula resident and event director Megan Luscombe, The Creators Market is an ideal way to support your community as well as small businesses. “As a small business ourselves, we started The Creators Market to assist other small businesses in getting more exposure and marketing their brand,” Megan said. “We’re thrilled to be bringing the event to even more destinations this year and watching it grow.”

The Creators Market will be held at the Sorrento Community Centre, 860 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento, from 10am-3pm.

Interested stallholders for future markets are invited to register at TheCreatorsmarket.com.au, and you can follow The Creators Market on Facebook @thecreatorsmarketaus and Instagram @ TheCreatorsMarket

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.

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Get cracking this Christmas

BY LIZ ROGERS

If you’re thinking about making all your favourite foods this festive season, then head to Somerville Egg Farm to get cracking on baking traditional mince pies and pavlovas.

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This holiday season, make your celebrations with family and friends perfect by purchasing the best quality eggs COME AN SEE T D from Somerville Egg Farm. All customers are welcome CHICKEHNE to view the chickens while buying truly farm-fresh ROAMINGS ‘googies’ with luscious golden yolks ideal for all your V I L L E FREE delicious Christmas fare, and for breakfast too.

You can also buy 15kg bags of the same feed the farm gives to its own chooks — so you know it’s good!

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A mild start to the season has allowed our summer crops to settle in nicely, and it is now time for you to expect accelerated growth and some early harvests. There is still time to plant most of your warm-season vegetables, including tomatoes, potatoes, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, your cucumber family, beans and corn.

Secondary plantings of many including cucumber and corn are going in as well as continual plantings of leafy greens.

While the vegie garden is doing its thing, it is a good time to pay close attention to your fruit trees and berries. It’s always exciting to see the continual swelling of fruit all around us, but there are many insect and animal pests around to spoil the party. Don’t let an isolated problem become a detrimental one. It doesn’t take long for an unnoticed gathering of aphids or caterpillars to decimate an otherwise productive tree.

While certain “clean” sprays have their place, it is always better to try to remove an insect pest problem by mechanical means — a good squirt with the hose or a squish with your fingers. Large outbreaks may warrant a spray response, but do keep in mind the populations of beneficial insects that will likely respond and feast on your pest problem.

If you choose to net your fruit trees to protect your valuable harvest from the birds, try to support the net at least 500mm above the current foliage to avoid contorting the new season’s growth.

Semi-mature and mature fruit trees (five yearsplus) can begin having their summer pruning program to remove excessive vegetative growth.

As your fruit matures you will find your trees will continue to put on new growth, and in many varieties of fruit trees it is desirable to reduce this growth and start setting the tree up for the following season’s fruiting period.

So long as our irrigation systems are functioning well and our vegies and fruiting plants are heavily mulched, we may again enjoy a long growing and harvesting season this summer.

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The Peninsula’s Best Cocktails

Bar Noir

Assaggini

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Fall under a black magic spell

Small tastings, huge choice

Another day in paradise

Bar Noir is well known for its original and creative cocktail offerings. It’s always evolving and playing, brainstorming with its chefs and attempting to incorporate new ingredients or flavours into its drinks.

The Martini Noir is one such example — a creamy, sweet and slightly spicy concoction of Vantage, ginger liquor, egg white and Australian native bush pepper syrup. When first poured it has a muddy grey hue and appears for all the world like something that should not be drunk, but as it settles in the glass like a Guinness it slowly gets darker and darker to finish jet-black with a fluffy crisp white foam on top.

There’s a bit of magic on the palate too. With background spice, sweetness and the quintessentially Australian flavour notes of the Vantage liquor, it has many layers — a classy sophisticated drink.

BAR NOIR A: 37 Main St, Mornington T: 5973 4047 FB: BarNoirBarNoir INSTA: bar_noir_

‘Assaggini’ might be Italian for ‘small tastings’, but there’s nothing small about its atmosphere, menu or cocktail list. This effervescent, up-market restaurant and wine bar just off Main St is loved by wine connoisseurs with discerning palettes, and its bar has a rotating range of local and exotic tipples bolstered by a variety of inventive cocktails. You can even book a cocktail party for family, friends or workmates — and with Christmas fast approaching, what better venue for your end-of-year break-up?

In true ‘tapas’ tradition, the food at Assaggini is designed for sharing, and if you’re a vegan there’s a great choice of vegan antipasto, pizzas and delectable desserts. So gather those closest to you and settle in for an epicurean experience to remember — and keep those cocktails coming.

ASSAGGINI A: 1C Albert St, Mornington T: 5973 5791 W: assaggini.com.au FB: Assaggini INSTA: assaggini_

Meet Phil Collins — the better looking, more talented cousin of Tom! A sweet mix of vodka, green chartreuse, cranberry, lime, and muddled cucumber, this cocktail represents summer on the Peninsula — fresh, breezy, and easy-goin’.

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Bass & Flinders

Brass Razu

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Awaken your inner beast

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What better way to get your festive season off and humming than with a Cerise Christmas Spritz from Bass & Flinders Distillery. Simply add 30ml of Bass & Flinders Pink Cerise Gin — available from the Bass & Flinders website or at the cellar door — and 60ml of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water to a champagne saucer, top up with prosecco and garnish with rose petals and fresh raspberries. Christmas in a glass!

Bass & Flinders is an artisanal distillery producing grape-based spirit and whose range includes awardwinning gins, eau de vie, limoncello, vodka and its five-year aged spirit, Ochre. Visit the cellar door over summer or book in for a gin masterclass — but please note the distillery is moving mid-December so keep an eye on the website for address details.

BASS AND FLINDERS DISTILLERY T: 5989 3154 (cellar door) E: sales@bassandflindersdistillery.com W: bassandflindersdistillery.com

Absinthe, colloquially termed “the green fairy”, rose to popularity in the late 19th century, especially among Parisian artists and writers. Although portrayed as an addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen, the effects of this anise-flavoured spirit have been grossly exaggerated — it’s no more dangerous than other spirits.

The Green Beast is a refreshing nod to its troubled and dramatic past. Absinthe, cucumber, lime and sugar combine to create a delicious libation. Be prepared to awaken the beast of your tastebuds after sipping this green cocktail.

Brass Razu is a dedicated cocktail and wine bar and is open Tuesday-Sunday from noon until late.

BRASS RAZU WINE BAR A: 13 Main St, Mornington T: 5975 0108 E: enquiries@brass-razu.com.au FB: brass.razu INSTA: brassrazu

If grazing on some Spanish-inspired tapas, sipping cocktails and generally having a good time are high on your agenda, then you should definitely drop into Casa de Playa this summer.

The Casa Espress’O is Casa’s signature espresso martini — a smooth and sumptuous mixture of Salted Karamel vodka, Kahlua and vanilla syrup, finished off with a hit of Little Rebel espresso.

Plenty frothy and gorgeously moreish thanks to its decadent crunchy honeycomb crumble topping, we’re pretty sure Casa de Playa’s take on this classic will leave you wanting more — it truly is a bittersweet obsession.

We suggest you assemble the crew, book a table for lunch or dinner and drink a Casa Espress’O between each course. Why? Because you can!

See you there.

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BY LIZ ROGERS As soon as you walk into Manhattan in Mornington you feel like you’re home. With seating for up to 120 people inside — including a mezzanine space — and 20 alfresco, this is the place for large family gatherings or end-of-year celebrations full of

fabulous food and laughter-fuelled conversation.

Authentic Mediterranean and Italian flavours abound in this casual yet chic family-friendly venue. All food is made from scratch with fresh and seasonal ingredients and the handmade pasta is absolutely perfecto. The signature dish is the Mare E Monti linguini pasta stuffed full of prawns, scallops, calamari, spinach, extra virgin olive oil, chilli and Moreton Bay bugs, while cocktails like the mojito with rum, mint and lime set the scene for end-of-week merriment. During the week, ladies’ lunches provide a great spot to get together for just $25 a head — so get on the phone, girls, to book a date with your besties before the end of the year — while pre-dinner drinks and nibbles run from 4-5pm. This is a great time of the day to drop by after work before heading home or perhaps stay on for a terrific tastebud sensation dinner. At just $15 a head for nibbles, $10 a cocktail and $8 a glass of gorgeous Peninsula wine seven days a week, there’s no excuse not to go out and celebrate the end of the year or head out over summer with mates.

No event is too big or too small for the team at Manhattan in Mornington. Whether you are after a light lunch or grazing plate to share during the day or are planning a hen’s party, wedding reception or birthday celebration, the functions team can provide a range of delicious flavours

and live music and entertainment alternatives. Arancini balls, calamari fritti and a chef’s choice antipasti of arancini, olives, bruschetta, polenta and dip is ideal for casual gettogethers, while a set menu brimming with creative flair is provided for functions and larger groups. There’s also a huge screen that drops down from the ceiling for video watching, while after-dinner cocktails and jazz wind-downs are ideal for balmy summer nights. Homemade gelato is a given.

Manhattan in Mornington is open from 10am until late and is fully licensed. The kitchen closes at 10pm but you can stay on for last drinks.

Come gather together in an authentic Italian space where you are considered part of the family. If you’d rather stay at home, there’s a takeaway menu and the option of in-home catering for up to three courses too.

Rose and her staff welcome you.

MANHATTAN MORNINGTON A: Shop 2/55 Barkly St, Mornington T: 5976 4867 W: manhattanmornington.com.au FB: Manhattan in Mornington INSTA: manhattan_in_mornington

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Seniors Lunch Tuesday – Thursday Glass of wine & 2 course meal $25 Aperitivo Tuesday – Saturday 3.30-5.30pm $20 platter to share Wine & beer $6 Selection of cocktails $10 BYO Monday - Thursday / Fully licensed Friday - Sunday / Open 11am til late Tuesday - Sunday Shop 2, 55 Barkly St Mornington T. 5976 4867 /

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Café Gourmand of Mt Eliza now open in Mornington!

Open Monday to Friday with all your favourite French Cuisine.

Dinner coming soon! BYO Wine.

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The joy of summer is here, and there are few better wines worth walking across a hot deck, grassy lawn or beach for than rosé. Typically made from red grapes with just a few hours of contact with colourrich grape skins after harvesting, we’re looking for balance, red fruits and the most important part — decent chill from the fridge or Esky.

It’s so popular that even A-list celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore are making their own pink wines — so why not take a dip.

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Selwyns Fault Rosé 2017 Mornington Peninsula $29 Peninsula wine-lovers should be grateful for the Selwyn Fault, a tectonic line that runs from Mount Martha to the Dandenong Ranges.

It has possibly produced 6m of uplift, creating the slopes that good vineyards require. Oh yeah, the wine is pretty cool and delicious in style as well — all dry, pinot red berries and beachside quaffability.

10 Minutes by Tractor Rosé 2018 Mornington Peninsula $30

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A great and savoury (aka food-friendly) rosé from some very decent 10XT pinot noir vineyards — Judd and Coolart. It’s got delicious strawberry and raspberry red fruits, with some phenolic mouth-feel but undeniably dry finish — perfect on a sunny deck with prawns.

Le Saint André 2018 Rosé Provence France $25 or $55 Magnum What wine column on rosé is complete without a nod to the home of the style in southeast France?

This offers the plump and juicy mid palate that yells delicious. It’s lighter in ripeness and colour than Australian versions, but its simplicity and approachability will make it the perfect choice in the low-fuss rosé pool.

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seafood restaurant since 2001 1 Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington T: 03 5973 5599 I therocksmornington.com.au

FOOD WINE PRODUCE Calling all seafood-lovers and red meat connoisseurs — The Brooks Restaurant invites you to indulge your passions every Thursday night for awesome oysters and succulent steaks.

Tucked away within the walls of a historic homestead, The Brooks Restaurant is Mornington’s answer to a casual yet

sophisticated dining experience. Its chefs are passionate about food and the abundance of fresh produce on the Mornington Peninsula, and without a doubt the best way to experience the best of The Brooks is to enjoy freshly shucked oysters for $2 each and a mouthwatering steak with a glass of wine for $28 per

person every Thursday night.

The Brooks is the perfect place for an intimate dinner overlooking the stunning rose garden, or you can celebrate a special occasion in one of the private dining rooms. It’s open for breakfast every day and for light lunches and dinner from Monday to Saturday.

Welcome to The Brooks!

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There’s a new kid on the block delivering deliciously decadent burgers, fries and shakes to Peninsula people. The newly opened ItsaBurger in Rosebud brings home all the flavours of the US to offer some seriously good American-style burgers that will keep you coming back for more.

Three Peninsula lads have come together to bring spicy southern-styled chicken burgers, loaded tater tots and doughnut fries — doughnut batter made into fries and covered with chocolate.

Chef Tane Sales keeps all burgers simple, tasty and full of zing, using pickles and jalapenos from

Detroit and plenty of Peninsula fruits, vegies and meat. Inside seats 60 but you can take away too. There’s also a big screen to watch US sports while skolling a real ice-cream and chocolate happiness-fuelled milkshake.

This is American food at its best, cooked to order and enjoyed in-house or take-away. Drop by today to taste and fill up fast in this friendly space.

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OYSTERS & STEAK every Thursday night

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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 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.

Dromana Estate’s restaurant and cellar door are open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm for all your Christmas work or social gatherings. Dromana Estate’s staff are experts at catering for large groups seeking a leisurely grazing lunch or an intimate winery tasting experience for two or up to 50 swillers.

However, you’re advised to get in quickly because bookings are filling up fast. The restaurant will be closed on December 26 but will be open again from December 27-30, then it’s back to normal opening hours.

Saturday, December 8, will find the estate hosting its second Creators Market of the season, just in time for you to pick up that special Christmas pressie. With more than 70 stalls, live music and food trucks, this is sure to be a great day. Stalls are open at 10am and free parking is available. The restaurant will be open with a limited takeaway menu, and the full menu will be on offer for booked/reserved tables only.

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The new Premium Black Label 2017 Tuerong Park wines have been created to showcase the iconic varietals grown in Dromana Estate’s own vineyard.

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Fork to Fork at Heronswood Dromana has been named Restaurant of the Year at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2018 Best Bites Awards.

Merchant and Maker McCrae picked up the Café of the Year Award, with Rosebud’s Blue Mini Café being Highly Commended.

Intoxicating line-up for Pinot Celebration

Other category winners were: Innovation: La Casa Nostra Deli, Rosebud Aged Care: Opal By The Bay, Mount Martha Bed and Breakfast: Sunnyside Up Bed and Breakfast, Rye School Canteen/Child Care: Balnarring Early Learning Centre and Tyabb Children’s Centre (joint winners) Supermarket: Woolworths, Rye Takeaway: Be Fit Food, Mornington People’s Choice: Shazza’s Takeaway, Rosebud Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor David Gill congratulated the winners and nominees, who were honoured at the presentation night on November 19

at RACV Cape Schanck Resort. “Best Bites winners and nominees set great examples for our local food industry by demonstrating safe and healthy food options using environmentally sustainable food practices in safe and accessible premises,” Cr Gill said.

Members of the Disability Advisory Committee presented Access Recognition Awards to Assaggini Mornington, Alatonero, Rare Hare @ Jackalope, Heronswood, and Blue Mini Café for their work in accommodating people with disabilities in a range of measures, from investigating Braille menus to basic Auslan.

International wine reviewer Christina Pickard has joined the line-up of presenters for the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association’s Pinot Celebration Australia 2019. Christina, pictured, is contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine in the US, tasting and reviewing some 1500 Australian and New Zealand wines each year.

Five of the country’s most exciting sommeliers will select Australian pinots to be tasted at the event, which takes place from February 8-9 at RACV Cape Schanck Resort.

They are Andrew McConnell Restaurants’ beverage director Leanne Altmann; Ghanem Group’s group sommelier Penny Grant; Attica wine director Jane Lopes; Masani Italian Dining & Terrace sommelier and Gourmet Traveller Wine’s 2018 Young Sommelier of the Year Kara Maisano; and Quay Restaurant head sommelier Shanteh Wong.

Formerly known as the Mornington Peninsula International Pinot Noir Celebration, Pinot Celebration Australia is a biennial event celebrating Australian pinot noir and has been held by the MPVA since 2003.

The keynote speaker is award-winning author and wine writer Nina Caplan, and there will be a burgundy masterclass with Thibault Liger-Belair, of Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair. It will be hosted by Master of Wine Andrew Caillard. For tickets and more information, visit pinotcelebration.com.au Issue 85, DECEMBER 2018

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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.

Barmah Park’s setting can only be described as magnificent and is the perfect place for any kind of celebration. Book now for your end-of-year get-together in a space built for family relaxation and romantic couple degustation. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a pre-Christmas casual lunch-time catch-up with friends or a New Year or school holiday escape, Barmah

Park has something for everyone.

Beautiful!

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

Brendon’s Cakes

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Natural Spring Water Open 7 days, serving breakfast and lunch everyday.

Dinners also available on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Peninsula Springs is a local, family owned and operated Natural Spring Water business, serving the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside Regions.

We pride ourselves on providing great service and great tasting Natural Spring Water to our clients.

Delivered Free to your door.

Indulge in the taste of Peninsula Springs Natural Spring Water in 15 litre or 600ml size bottles.

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The Master of meat preparation Orita’s 2 chef, the Master Hikaru Orita, has a profound spiritual connection with food. Creating from the very core of his beliefs and values, this food magician has an unsurpassed food philosophy.

Orita’s 2 chef, the Master Hikaru Orita, has a profound spiritual connection with food. Creating from the very core of his beliefs and values, this food magician has an unsurpassed food philosophy.

The entire food preparation and production process at Orita’s 2 is guided by the Master’s soul and dedication to bringing the most authentic Japanese cuisine to his guests. The exquisite transformation of homegrown seasonal food, including fresh produce such as seafood and meat, by the Master is magic. He is often called ‘the food magician’ or ‘the moonlight gardener’ because his understanding of how the produce is grown and prepared is much broader than that of the average chef.

Many people are surprised when they come to Orita’s 2 to find several offerings of meat dishes on the menu alongside more traditional Japanese choices. Hand-selected by the Master, steak is prepared with the utmost respect and care to deliver a truly transformative experience from the Master’s heart to you. This culinary magician, who can tell the sex and approximate age of the animal by connecting to its spirit, works from his open kitchen where guests can watch him lovingly prepare scotch fillet and aged beef to bring the flavor and texture of the meat to its potential.

As a student of the founder of Teppanyaki Cuisine in Japan, the Master is well-versed in the complexity of meat and it is this understanding of the whole animal and his spiritual connection with it that gives his dishes their truly inspirational qualities. Many guests who have considered themselves great steak chefs at home keep returning to Orita’s 2 to sample the Master’s dishes because of his deep respect for and relationship to the animal. From hand selection of cuts to preparation to the plate, the Master oversees the animal’s journey to deliver soul-inspiring selections.

The Orita’s 2 Master is also a 24-hour produce creator lovingly caring for his own garden where fruits, herbs and edible flowers such as ume, yuzu, cherry blossom, apricots, persimmon and kumquat are grown. Each plant is personally nurtured and conversed with as they make their journey from Mother Earth through the Master’s heart and hands and finally on to your plate.

All genuine food-lovers can feel the spiritual association this culinary artist has with his produce. Sprouted from the soul, the Master’s mantra is passion for producing exceptional food created from the love of and connection to its origins and the bountiful gifts it brings.

From heart to heart.

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FOOD WINE PRODUCE Glorious sunshine greeted guests at Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism’s inaugural 3 Farmers and a Chef pop-up event recently.

It was a true celebration of the Mornington Peninsula’s produce and talent. The sold-out degustation, brought to life by chef Michael Cole, of Flinders Hotel, featured produce from three farmers: Richard Hawkes, from Hawkes Farm; Mark Brantisanco, from Torello Farm; and Rollo Crittenden from Crittenden Estate. The event was also supported by many of the producers in the region, including Mornington Peninsula Brewery.

Guests enjoyed behind-the-scenes access to Crittenden Estate with the lunch held inside the working barrel room, which for decades has aged some of the estate’s finest vintages. Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board chairwoman Tracey Cooper said: “As locals, we know how good the produce from our region is and this event series is designed to spotlight produce in the many beautiful places on the Peninsula. There will be many more events in this series.”

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FOOD WINE PRODUCE 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

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David Green has been appointed executive chef at Lindenderry at Red Hill’s The Dining Room restaurant after 13 years as head chef and executive chef at Lakehouse in Daylesford.

David began his career in Melbourne and spent five years working in Europe at one, two and three Michelin-starred restaurants, including the hotels and restaurants of Albert and Michael Roux, who held two and three Michelin stars between them. Lakehouse was awarded two hats under David’s helm.

“I’m excited to begin my next journey at Lindenderry,” he said. “There is so much drive, energy and excitement amongst the team and I am grateful to be a part of it.

“As chefs, our first stop each season is to visit the food bowl that is the Mornington Peninsula. We frequent the sites of local farmers and artisans, where we can smell the new vegetables warming under the sun in the garden beds and taste the new season’s delights.

From these sensations, the menu is then drawn. Nature provides the menu, with each season bringing a new selection of produce sourced from our local farms, forests and oceans. We celebrate its bounty while we can, while it is at its best and most flavoursome.”

Lindenderry general manager Brendan Jones said he was “absolutely thrilled” to have David join the team. “His expertise, passion and energy is showcased in the exceptional food he creates, and I know guests will be inspired Photos: by the culinary delights he dishes Rhiannon Taylor up.”

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The same team that’s breathing new life into Sorrento’s landmark Continental Hotel has turned its attention to Morgan’s. The Steller group and prominent hotelier Julian Gerner relaunched Morgan’s Beach Shack and adjoining Wine Store and Ale House on Melbourne Cup weekend.

The restaurant has retained its limestone façade with a “beach chic” interior of light timber and white furniture throughout, festoon lighting across the bay-facing deck, outdoor lounges and a fireplace for cooler nights.

Julian, the former owner of the Melbourne Pub Group and the man behind such venues as the Prince of Wales, Middle Park Hotel and Royal Saxon in Richmond, moved to Sorrento with his wife and young family when he opened Morgan’s in 2013 and said he was excited to see Morgan’s get a fresh new look. “I have fallen in love with Sorrento and seeing Port Phillip Bay every day is inspiring,” he said. “We are blessed to have the opportunity to create an iconic hospitality venue like this in such a beautiful part of the world.”

Ascot Food Store owner Dave Stewart, Grosvenor Hotel head chef Paul Tyas, and Morgan’s head chef Joseph Spiteri worked alongside Julian on the Morgan’s project.

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Costume change for Red Hill craft beer Many of us have shared a sip of ‘local’ with one of the eminently sessionable brews made by Red Hill Brewery. In the Peninsula’s dynamic brewing community, creativity is now being expressed through more than just the flavours — imaginative packaging has become a big part of the beer experience.

Mornington design agency Design by Bird was thrilled to be asked to shape Red Hill Brewery’s brand evolution. Creative director Luke Carson said: “The brewery has a distinctive sense of place. We wanted the design to replicate their unique environment and showcase their artisanal qualities but ensure we injected a modernity to their story to reflect the innovation driving their business.”

This month, the brewery reveals the new look and launches two styles of session beers, previously only on tap, in its new packaging — the can.

Design by Bird decided the best way to honour Red Hill Brewery’s inspired brewing skills was to commission artistry of a different kind. Working with Red Hill-based artist Darren Doye, the creatives sought to capture the characteristics of the region — hillsides laced with vines and orchards, dusty laneways, and the two bays embracing the brew house site.

Using a traditional woodblock technique, Darren worked with the Design by Bird team to create a panoramic piece which showed the brewery at Red Hill’s heart. “Every print is unique as the rubbing and pressure vary over the surface of the print, adding a further textural element,” he said. “As I created the artwork I found myself revisiting many of my favourite spots. The whole process reinvigorated my appreciation for the Peninsula and has since provided the spark of inspiration for some new artworks based on this very special part of the world.”

Brewery owners Karen and David Golding said: “The moment we saw the Design by Bird concept coupling the artwork with our hand-written brewer’s notes, we felt it really spoke of our sense of place and our commitment to the authenticity of our process and the product. We wanted our new look to still look like us, draw on our history and be strongly representative of where we come from, but give us more freedom to be creative and stand out.”

Luke Carson, David and Karen Golding and Darren Doye. Photo by Kate Donnelly.

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Koh Living, Mornington kohliving.com.au 4. Powder rooms are special spaces, your guests will envy. We love designing & choosing unique products all available in our Studio. Lifestiles Design Studio, Mornington, lifestilesdesignertiles.com.au 5. Beautiful Victorian bentwood rocker $495.

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BY LIZ ROGERS With summer on the way, now’s the time to make sure your pool and spa are safe for all the family to enjoy. That’s why a visit to Swimart Mornington is so important. Swimart franchise partners Jordan and Hayley Bedson have the right products and advice on how to keep your backyard pool or spa safe, clean and perfectly swimmable every day over the holidays and beyond.

Jordan explains. “Regular water testing is really important, especially when using your pool or spa on a daily basis. Our team can advise on the right treatments that will quickly return your pool and spa to top condition.”

Swimart has grown from a single retail store in Killara, NSW, into a trusted expert in pool and spa care, with 75 stores across

Australia and New Zealand and a fleet of more than 220 mobile service vans. For real peace of mind, give Swimart Mornington a call and book in a pool or spa service now so your family and friends can enjoy their water play safely over summer.

“It’s a good idea to book ahead now as we are coming up to the non-stop swimming season. One of our technicians can come to your property to check the quality of your water and make sure you’re all set to go.”

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Renowned for stocking gifts that connect, express and bring substance to life, Koh Living believes in taking the time to choose the right gift for each individual. Why rush around at the last minute when you can wander through an eclectic space to select a Christmas gift for the whole family or a friend that will resonate with them for ever? Why spend money on something that may be put away in the cupboard when you can give a gift that will be cherished and admired always?

Koh Living is much more than a store providing beautiful gifts to clients. It is an ethos of understanding and recognising

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Koh Living’s Christmas window is up, so now’s the time to stop by to find a unique and inspirational gift with meaning for that special someone in your life.

the essence and appreciation of self and others. The love of travel and the search for the meaning of life has led this forwardthinking team of gift initiators to offer an amazing range of product across six collections with something for everyone, from gardeners to travellers, artists to nature-lovers, and animal-lovers to the spiritual at heart. With gifts starting from under $15, Koh Living is the perfect place to find end-of-year thank you presents, birthday and Christmas gifts or the ideal souvenir from a time well spent on the Mornington Peninsula.

So pop into Koh to see the full range of gorgeous gifts today.

KOH LIVING A: 59 Main St, Mornington T: 1800 811 598 W: kohliving.com.au FB: KohLiving INSTA: kohliving

‘Proudly servicing the Mornington Peninsula region’ Specialists in: Evaporative air conditioning Reverse cycle air conditioning Ducted Heating Hot water services All heating & cooling components Service & repair all heating, cooling and hot water service products

10% Seniors discount on labour!

new Christmas stock in store now! meaningful gifts and candles

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OUTDOOR COLLECTION Australians love being outdoors, but we don’t need to jump on a plane to feel the wind on our face or the sun on our back. We can just step into our own backyards to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Our backyards needn’t be big or picture perfect but they do need to be an inviting place that suits our lifestyle and our own outdoor oasis.

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If you think you know Dandenong, think again Developers are pleased to introduce McCrae Residences, the newest 34-apartment development located in the heart of Dandenong. “Not only are McCrae Residences wonderfully designed internally with all expected modern features, residents can literally walk to everything in minutes — markets, shopping, cafes, public transport, cinemas, entertainment — all just a stroll down the road,” says the developer.

“The recent rejuvenation of Dandenong has to be seen to be believed. Council has done an amazing job beautifying and renovating the main boulevard, library, town square, performing arts theatre and vibrant cultural precincts, including Little India and the Afghan Bazaar. For all food-lovers out there who are looking to be immersed in culture, community, a historical marketplace and amazing cuisine while having the convenience of a modern and private home, McCrae Residences ticks all of the boxes.”

For those who envy a lifestyle of health and well-being, McCrae Residences are close to the wondrous Dandenong Ranges, comprising the ‘sky-high’ viewing platform that overlooks the city lights of Melbourne’s CBD, waterfall walks, hikes and the 1000 Steps Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, a Melbourne tradition for the active challengeseeker. 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.

“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

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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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Empire strikes back with Christmas savings

BY KATE SEARS The Roman Empire is more than just a supplier of beautiful custom-made products for the soft furnishing industry. Its staff members also offer valuable product knowledge that they’ve gained from years of experience and an underlying passion for design.

The festive season is the ideal time to get a taste of their style and offerings by getting in before the Christmas rush to guarantee New Year delivery of your window coverings. Embracing the seasonal spirit of giving, they are offering you 20 per cent off until Saturday, December 15, when you mention this editorial.

Priding themselves on providing a high standard in everything they do means you’re in the safest of hands.

Everything they offer is tried and tested before it goes out to the client.

This includes testing their roller blinds and hanging their drapery before

installation so that they can ensure the product sits exactly the way it’s supposed to.

Selecting the right soft furnishings for your home can be daunting but we spoke to Lloyd Bradshaw, senior sales consultant at The Roman Empire, about his knack of picking the right options for his clients.

“I’ve learnt over my 40 years that if I take three samples to a client after speaking with them on the phone, most of the time I get it right,” said Lloyd. “With blinds, I have the full range in my car. The client can also come into the showroom and look at our full range. And we give honest advice.”

Go on, the Empire awaits.

THE ROMAN EMPIRE A: 91 Brunel Rd, Seaford T: 1800 671 456 W: romanempire.com.au

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Jorg knows leaking showers don’t fix themselves and that by the time you see signs of a leak, it could have been going on for ages. He can replace old grout with fresh

grout, replace all silicone seals to stop leaks, polish tiles, and sanitise and clean the shower glass as well.

By the time he’s finished, you’ll have a rejuvenated leakfree shower just like new, and in no time too.

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Indoor & outdoor tile cleaning & sealing Pre-sale makeovers Mouldy showers re-grouted Silicone seals replaced Damaged tiles replaced Cracked acrylic shower bases & Bathtubs repaired Find us on Facebook: Bayside-GROUT-Solutions

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Antiques, vintage wares, collectables, curiosities, memorabilia, records and more.

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Easy living with Drawers4Ease

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Drawers4ease Stop kneeling and bending to access your kitchen cupboards!

Drawers4Ease is a Mornington Peninsula person-to-person business that provides cost-effective and streamlined kitchen makeover solutions for anyone searching for quality and reliability.

Owner/operator Warren Morse knows you like to do your purchasing face to face and not online. He also knows you like to try before you buy, and that’s why he sets up his roving Drawers4Ease mini-kitchen cupboard display at shopping centres for flexible and no-surprises shopping.

But that’s not the only way you can find out about the Drawers4Ease cupboard system that makes the no more bending or backache lifestyle a reality. Warren’s happy to give you a step-by-step guide on how to make your kitchen navigation easier any time. Just call to get all the details. There’s no automated voice at the end of the line and you won’t have to wait in a queue to get answers.

If you’re searching for a way to simplify your pantry or cupboard conundrums, then call Warren today. It’s that easy!

DRAWERS4EASE A: Mount Martha T: 0414 269 765

close slide out drawers. No more bending over and 25% more accessible storage space!

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Keep your home cool this summer with DC+B’s awnings 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 for the inside of your home from sun damage on 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 that 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, resulting in keeping your house cool, saving you energy and money.

Specially engineered and independently tested, the 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. The side retention system is worth a special mention — it is an inspired way of adding an extra room to your home. The fabric is tensioned using a floating channel to prevent 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.

Call 5975 3655 to book in your free in-home measure and quote or drop by the store at Shop C4 Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington. The store is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm.

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Ashton and Hamptons to suit your style Contrasting tones can help make a standout interior space. OZ Design Furniture Mornington has a range of collections available that will help you create a home that boasts comfort and style.

Australian-made and as versatile as they come is the beautiful Ashton sofa.

Instilled with quality and style, Ashton can be brought to life with a range of textures and tones, homewares and decorator items that reflect an array of seasonal trends — there is something in-store for every interior style.

For coastal lovers who prefer to change

their interior up from the usual white and blue hues, view OZ Design’s Hamptons range in black — it’s a standout collection!

Be inspired and create a home you love at OZ Design Furniture Mornington, Showroom D4, Peninsula Home, 11281132 Nepean Highway, Mornington.

Phone 8560 1137.

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The Bermuda Living story begins with a worldwide search for perfect furniture.

“We were looking to personalise our own outdoor space and wanted pieces that couldn’t be found in every other Australian backyard,” says Bermuda Living co-founder David Trevethan. “We were after something unique and beautiful that was built to last.”

Bermuda Living furniture has been developed to reflect the latest international design trends in a select range of handpicked and seasonally updated pieces. Each exclusive collection offers an opportunity to create a truly bespoke outdoor entertainment area, with settings to suit everything from intimate apartment terraces and family barbecue decks, right through to grand scale pavilions.

The sleek and contemporary lines of Bermuda Living furniture, along with its commercial grade of engineering, ensures each piece works as comfortably in high-end hotels as it does by the private suburban pool, complementing

both modern and traditional landscape architecture. The distinctive, resort-style designs, inspired by the natural beauty of the Caribbean, combine to create a lifestyle of casual luxury.

Backed by meticulous craftsmanship, with a focus on quality and simplicity of form, Bermuda Living furniture creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor entertainment areas.

Occasional tables, bar trolleys, dining settings, L-shaped lounges and armchairs are available in a selection of premium finishes, delivering multi-function designs, ergonomic comfort and extreme weather resistance. An accompanying range of gaslift cantilevered and market-style outdoor umbrellas, in a host of sizes, shapes, decorator colours and patterns, offer the most stylish of sun protection.

Bermuda Living furniture showcases awardwinning original collections from leading designers, many of which have become contemporary icons, establishing industry benchmarks and setting global trends. The Bermuda Living Group brings together

years of styling, interior design, and importing experience to deliver an exciting and original range of beautiful furniture for effortless everyday living and entertaining in your home.

Make a time to inspect the latest in stunning outdoor furniture at the Bermuda Living summer showroom

located on Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck, and let the friendly team help curate your ideal entertainment space. To arrange an appointment, phone David on 0404 876 777.

BERMUDA LIVING A: Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck M: 0404 876 777

Kitchen makeover that’s not over the top Don’t pay thousands of dollars for a new kitchen when you can have an affordable kitchen makeover instead.

There is no need to go through the costly procedure of replacing your entire kitchen when more often than not it’s only the bench tops and doors that need updating.

The team at Concept Kitchen Makeovers can transform your tired, outdated kitchen without the need to remove existing tops, cabinets or wall tiles. The unique concept of the ‘bench top that fits on top’ involves a 6.5mm thick sheet of beautiful engineered stone that is adhered directly over the top and edges of your existing bench top to produce a stunning and stylish new look.

Old doors, drawer fronts and panels can simply be replaced with new vinyl wrap, Laminex or 2 pac doors in your choice of design, colour and finish.

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The benefits of your new stone bench top include: • Heat, stain, scratch and impact resistant; • Non-porous; • Durable and hardwearing; • Low maintenance; • A 12-year full replacement written guarantee; and, • Significant savings in cost, mess, time and inconvenience.

Call Barb now for an obligation-free measure and quote on 5976 1944 or 0404 409 175.

Come into the Concept Kitchen Makeovers showroom to view the wide range of exquisite stone surfaces and discuss your kitchen requirements with the friendly staff.

CONCEPT KITCHEN MAKEOVERS A: 29a Virginia St, Mornington T: 5976 1944 W: conceptkitchenmakeovers.com.au E: info@conceptkitchenmakeovers.com.au FB: conceptkitchenmakeovers

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Inspired by the magic of the Caribbean, our collections showcase distinctive, contemporary design to create exclusive resort styling for every space.

Summer showroom now open - Boneo Road, Cape Schanck

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Stop summer heat and glare in its tracks with Ziptrak® Would you like to use your outdoor entertainment area all year round regardless of Melbourne’s ever-changing weather? With a custom-made Ziptrak® solution from Camerons Blinds & Awnings, you’ll be protected from the harsh summer sun and icy winter rain.

As an accredited manufacturer and retailer of the award-winning Ziptrak® blind system, Camerons Blinds & Awnings can create a new indoor-outdoor room in your home, perfect for entertaining family and friends at a moment’s notice.

Also ideal for cafés, restaurants and pubs, made-to-measure Ziptrak® blinds are made in your choice of high-quality clear PVC or hi-tech mesh PVC offering protection from UV rays, sun, glare, wind and rain.

Owner Norm Lees says customers love Ziptrak® blinds for their all-weather versatility, sleek design and ease of operation. Customers can choose from manually operated or motorised blinds,

depending on their needs and budget.

With a simple-to-use central lock mechanism Ziptrak® blinds simply glide up and down with ease and stop at any point you wish. Motorised blinds are operated with the touch of a button or via your Google Home.

Now in its 33rd year, Camerons Blinds & Awnings offers a free no-obligation measure and quote. Blinds are custom-made by Camerons’ specialist manufacturing team and you are able to choose from a huge range of colours and transparencies to control the elements

Australia’s leading bedding and bedroom furniture retailer Forty Winks is serious about sleep.

Your sleep. That’s why its bedding products are performance tested and presented to you with a range of budget options to fit your requirements. This bedding specialist also has bedroom furniture plus all the accessories you need to make night-time the right time for sensational revitalising sleep.

Forty Winks understands that the correct amount of sleep is paramount to overall good health, and that people who have eight hours sleep per night have a stronger immune system. And now, its exclusive bedMATCH system identifies your sleep needs by using 18 statistical measurements, more than 1000 scientific calculations and the information you provide to a Forty Winks sleep specialist

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while retaining your view with the magnificent sunscreen mesh fabrics or marine-grade clear PVC and tinted PVC. Whether you’re searching for rain or sun protection for your home or business, Camerons also manufactures and installs an extensive range of outdoor and indoor solutions that are custom-designed to protect your windows, doors, glass roof and alfresco areas. With quality finishes and designer fabrics, Camerons also specialises in automation systems offering ease of use so you can control the weather.

If you would like to try Camerons Blinds & Awnings’ Ziptrak® range, along with the huge product range of awnings, blinds, canopies, shades and shutters custom-made locally in the factory, you can visit the showroom in Carrum Downs from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

CAMERONS BLINDS & AWNINGS A: 3 /700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs T: free call 1800 GOOD AWNING (1800 8787 7900) W: cameronsblinds.com.au

to ensure your mattress is spot-on.

Forty Winks Mornington store manager Rick Hancock explains. “At Forty Winks, our focus is ensuring that our customers get the best sleep possible. With so much choice out there, it can be very confusing, so with our new bedMATCH system we can identify the best bed for each customer based on their specific sleep needs. A bedMATCH consultation is as easy as lying on a mattress for less than three minutes. We want every customer to walk away feeling confident that they will reap the many benefits that come from a good night’s rest.”

One in four Australians are currently sleep-deprived, while chronic fatigue and stress are associated with lack of shut-eye. Forty Winks can help you get the sleep your mind and body crave. Visit Rick and his team in-store to see how.

FORTY WINKS A: Peninsula Home, Shop A4, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 5976 4060 W: fortywinks.com.au

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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,” 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

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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.

Accredited under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target.

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

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Promoting a cleaner, greener peninsula

by Liz Rogers

Give the gift of sustainability Now here’s a suggestion. This Christmas, instead of buying up big, purchasing gifts in plastic bags and wrapping up presents ‘til the cows come home, why not reuse, reinvent and make your Christmas presents instead, or at least choose eco-friendly ones with a low carbon footprint.

Let’s face it, giving the gift of experience is pretty easy on the Mornington Peninsula. There are so many fantastic options for getting out and about with friends and family here so why not purchase tickets to a live performance or event, or buy a voucher for a springs, spa, cinema or salon visit? Or give the gift of Peninsula wines, cider or food or a DIY hamper? Or pick a plant or bake some biscuits?

Instead of buying new, why not re-purpose something you already own or purchase something vintage or make something from scratch? Sit down with the kids to draw, paint, create, knit, crochet or sew. If you’re not the crafty type, plant some herbs in a pot or purchase an eco-friendly

gift. It’s amazing what people are making from ocean plastic, recycled fabrics, thongs, billboards, newspapers and bamboo. There are even biodegradable phone cases that are completely compostable.

If you do decide to buy your gifts the traditional way, choose wisely and try to be aware of how you wrap them and what you do with the waste afterwards. There are millions of trees at risk here. Not all paper or Christmas cards are recyclable, particularly the foil and glitter-decorated type, and you need to remove all sticky tape and ribbons/bows before popping it in the recycle bin. Think about your Christmas tree too. Sustainable Victoria suggests having a potted plant like an Australian native pine that can be reused, or a living Christmas tree that’s 100 per cent biodegradable and is easily recycled to reduce landfill and minimise greenhouse gases. If you love the fake sparkly ones, try to look after it well so it has a long life.

Just a thought. Either way, it’s up to you. And a Merry Christmas too.

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Here’s how to get your porcelain and ceramic floor tiles and grout to gleam and sparkle like new, with our tile cleaning, grout cleaning service.

Our clients are absolutely astounded when they see this system actually work on their own floors, and you will be too.

This exciting system does not just remove years of built up dirt and grime from tiled floors, it also removes detergent residues from the grout lines.

Detergent residues can make the grout lines appear discoloured and patchy. In fact, detergents actually make the grout more porous, thereby collecting more dirt.

This spoils the look of your floors and leads to them resoling relatively quickly.

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By removing detergent residues, as well as soils, grout lines return their original colour, and, with a little care, you will be able to keep your floor looking cleaner for longer.

Tile Duct Carpet Cleaning Servicing all Mornington Peninsula P: 0404 326 595 W: tileductcarpetcleaning.com.au

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