Mornington Peninsula Magazine January 2018

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BY LIZ ROGERS

You’ve probably seen them but never realised what they are. Middens. Incredible organic structures.

Layers of Indigenous history grown from thousands of years of gathering along the Mornington Peninsula coastline. Along the back beaches in the dunes from Cape Schanck to Point Nepean there are middens that are 20,000 years old. Kitchen/shell middens piled high, loaded with visible edible shell leftovers from gastropods and pipis. Remnants of tools and firemaking where Australia’s first peoples came to cook, eat and socialise. Turbos with their trapdoors cooked in their shells.

“The whole of Port Phillip Bay is one continuous midden with gaps in between,” says Dan Turnbull from the Bunurong Land Council.

“People came to the same spot to fish and eat over and over. What was left behind has become layers of our story. Stories about what our ancestors ate in certain places in certain time periods, what implements they used and their interactions. The further down you go, the thicker the layers of most middens become, and the bigger the shells too. The animals were able to grow much larger back then and there was more of them too, not overfished like today. Big abalone shells. Kids placing small shells inside big shells, sometimes eight at a time, stacked from the biggest to smallest.

We’ve even seen a smiley face scratched on the surface of shells between six to eight thousand years ago.”

Fishing hooks, spiral shapes marked on shells and even human remains have been found in some middens. Dan continues. “Some people went back to these places where they and generations before them sat to eat and tell stories, to pass. Some were buried facing country and some facing the sea. Thousands of generations of people returning.”

Stratigraphy is the branch of geology concerned with layering.

History writes that the middens along the Mornington Peninsula were 6m high at the time of white settlement, until settlers drove their carts pulled by bullocks and tore them apart in search of lime for cement. The mortar in between the bricks at Fort Nepean contains artefacts too, caught in the sand that the mortar was made from. Now protected, what remains of these incredible natural encyclopedias of Indigenous culture is to be preserved and treasured. There are even middens beneath the boatsheds on Mount Martha beach.

Take a look some time to view the amazing ancient culture that surrounds you. Take it in, but do so with care and respect.

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The inaugural Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival will showcase the fabulous food, wonderful wine and extraordinary entertainment for which the Peninsula is famous. Come and enjoy the sunshine and salt air as producers parade their wares and vignerons display the fruits of their passion.

With a hand-selected range of the Mornington Peninsula’s finest wineries, breweries, cideries and spirit-makers, the Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival will serve up a delectable cross-section of beverages to cater for everyone’s tastes.

The festival will also give everyone the opportunity to experience the region’s greatest gastronomic delights as Peninsula chefs apply their skills with premium local produce to taste. You’ll also be able to wander the market area for all the quality fare from our best artisan producers.

Some of the finest musicians the Peninsula has to offer will be on hand to perform a mix of sublime sounds for you to enjoy, so all you have to do is bring your family, friends and the picnic rug and sprawl out in the summer sunshine within the park’s idyllic grounds overlooking the bay.

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Toorak College students among Australia’s best 70% of our VCE students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above, placing them in the top 20% of Australia Congratulations to the class of 2017! This year’s outstanding results reflect the dedication, hard work and commitment of our students and teachers and the support that parents have given to their daughters.

Strong scores were achieved across a range of subjects with over 50% of our Year 12 students achieving a Study Score of 40 or above. The high level of results across our curriculum is a true reflection of the diversity of interests and passions at Toorak College.

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The rewards of determination and diligence The Woodleigh School Class of 2017 are to be congratulated on their wonderful individual and collective achievements. As Principal, I have been thrilled to watch the way they have worked; maximising their talents and making the most of the opportunities our school affords its students.

As a group, the Class of 2017 have performed incredibly well and they are now well set to follow their chosen post-Woodleigh paths.

In 2017: Two students achieved an ATAR of 99 or more.

11.5 per cent of Woodleigh students achieved an ATAR of 95 or more.

23 per cent of Woodleigh students achieved an ATAR of 90 or more.

42.5 per cent of Woodleigh students achieved an ATAR of 80 or more.

And 92 per cent of Woodleigh students achieved an ATAR of 50 or more, placing them in the top half of the state.

Persistence and consistent application has produced a large number of personal bests, with students achieving results beyond expectations. As a school, we are proud of them all.

The 2017 Dux of Woodleigh School, Alex Ferguson, achieved a perfect study score of 50 in English on his way to an ATAR of 99.65.

Anna Van Vliet, a finalist in the VCAA VCE

Leadership Awards, also excelled, achieving an ATAR of 99+.

Each year Woodleigh School farewells a group of well-rounded, articulate, mature young adults who have developed the confidence and skills necessary to find their way and succeed, whatever their interest or inclination for the future. The investments made by our students, in time and effort, are massive.

The work our teachers do is remarkable. It is most gratifying as their Principal to see this determination and diligence rewarded.

To the class of 2017: as you make your way into the world and leave the familiar environs of Woodleigh, whatever you do - be it university, TAFE, work, travel or volunteer programs both in Australia and abroad -we wish you the very best.

JONATHAN WALTER Woodleigh School Principal Pictured: Woodleigh Principal Jonathan Walter with 2017 Dux Alex Ferguson (ATAR 99.65) and VCAA VCE Leadership Award finalist and Woodleigh Prize winner Anna Van Vliet (ATAR 99+).

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Stand-up paddle boarder Lara has captured our attention with her stunning scenic shots of Frankston City and the Peninsula coastline. We’re impressed with her selfie skills while standing on her board – not to mention while surfing! She’s even perfected yoga on her board and made friends with dolphins.

“Every time I go out paddle boarding I tend to see dolphins,” says Lara. “They play with me by swimming under and around my board. They’re very inquisitive and friendly; they’ll even jump out in front of the board.”

This quick learner only started stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) in March last year, progressing to stand-up paddle board surfing last July. Lara loves the freedom and peacefulness of the water. “If there’s something on your mind, you forget about it all. I believe that water puts everything in perspective.”

Her go-to haunts are Moondah Beach in Mount Eliza beside the beach boxes where it’s tranquil, the rock pools at Flinders for lazy days, and Shoreham for surfing. “You can really appreciate how amazing the Peninsula is. We have so much choice for what we want to do.

You can find an area to match the activity that you’d like to do for the day.”

Weather permitting, Lara will spend an hour or more on the water every day, combining SUP with her other passion – photography. This former professional photographer’s camera of choice is actually her iPhone, but she also uses a GoPro on the water. “I’ve got spots on my board and paddle to secure it on so I can get different angles. It’s not what equipment you have; it’s how you use it.”

Check out SUP Vic Peninsula Pods on Faceboook for expert tips and day trips or @ WassupOZ for tuition, and follow Lara’s on-board explorations on Instagram at @ frankston_by_the_bay

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OUR COVER Top: L to R: Koh Living, New Serene Nature Collection, page 166; Swimwear Galore, Embrace Summer! page 21; Eagle Arthur’s Seat, Peninsula scores at tourism awards page 109 Bottom: L to R: Mercetta Mornington, Cool down this summer (Photography by Nathan Doran) pages 154 & 155; Mornington Yacht Club – See our sailing feature pages 60 & 61; Barmah Park; Check out their refurbishment page 133

News & Interviews 3-59 Socials 108, 110, 122, 133, 144, 153 & 158 Sail the Peninsula 60-61 Summer Fun 62-87 Flinders Arts Precinct 88-89 Arts, Events & Diary Dates 88-100 The Business 101-104 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 105-126 Peninsula Made & Markets 127-131 Food & Wine 127-158 MPVA 2018 Wine Touring Map 138-139 Property Home Decor 159-184 PUBLISHER Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au CHIEF SUB Geoff Scott geoff@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Chendelle Kolasa 0412 030 802 chendelle@mpmag.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Andrea Kellett, Kate Sears, Yazmine Lomax, Jess Jones, Drew Cooper, Stephanie Johnson, Maurie Hutchinson, Kate Save, Adam Nicholls SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Willow Creative, Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Tanya Fry, Willow Creative

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Congratulations to the Peninsula Grammar HPV team that came a noble 20th place in the overall standings of the 2017 Annual RACV Energy Breakthrough Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Challenge.

The 12 Year 6 students, including six girls and six boys, spent many months preparing for this event, which has become a much-loved tradition for Peninsula Grammar.

Held from November 22-25, the Challenge provided an opportunity for students, teachers, parents and local businesses to work together to design and construct a HPV machine and to demonstrate innovation and efficient uses of energy while considering their impact on humans and the environment.

HPV program co-ordinator Robert Ogle has been running this program at Peninsula Grammar for more than 10 years, and the improvement each year in the competition and vehicles is remarkable.

“It takes over six months of preparation to run a professional program, and our students certainly developed an extraordinary team spirit, challenging their resilience and grit, while considerably broadening

their educational horizons,” Mr Ogle said. “They also get to have a great deal of fun! Undoubtedly this endures as a major highlight of the year.

“Planning for next year has already commenced, and we are looking forward to trying to improve even further in 2018.”

Peninsula Grammar ran a Trisled composite fibreglass, kevlar and carbon fibre vehicle in the race, carrying the name of ‘Mistral’.

“The vehicle we run for the HPV program is second to none. It uses carbon fibre in its structure, meaning we can keep the weight of the vehicle down but also keep it structurally strong.”

The Peninsula Grammar HPV team finished the gruelling race in an amazing 15th place in a field of 92 vehicles, covering 334 laps or the equivalent of 367.4km. Other elements of the Challenge, such as the presentation, gave them a final placing of 20th overall – a wonderful result.

To find out more about the Year 6 HPV program, part of the Becoming Me years, please contact Peninsula Grammar on 9788 7777 or visit www. peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au for more information.

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Growing Up On The Peninsula

BY LIZ ROGERS

Greg Goss likes to keep to himself.

Quiet achievers often do. This looking-forward, never-lookingback Peninsula business owner has been a long time at it. He wanted to be a vet when he was a kid, wanted to fix animals up.

Instead he’s led a life of “chopping them up” and he doesn’t regret one minute of it. Let me explain.

Lots of you will already be familiar with Greg’s Family Gourmet Butchers.

He and his wife Jeanette’s neat little business sees two ethical butcher’s shops in Dromana and Rosebud providing gourmet grass-fed beef, prize-winning continental sausages, Australian fish and beetroot, zucchini and beef burgers to die for to a devoted clientele. Greg used to cook his own smallgoods too, but it’s his connection with the sand and sea in relation to history and the sense of community where the real story lies. Yes, he’s the boss when it comes to meat – after all, he’s been in the game for about 53 years - but his family’s connection with the southern tip of the Peninsula is fascinating. Get a whiff of this.

Greg’s mum and dad had nine children but they lost one of them at four days old.

With six boys and two girls remaining, life was busy for builder Edmund Horace and his wife Madeline (Sullivan). Greg’s grandfather had been in the Royal Navy and originally settled in Hastings after arriving from the mother country before moving to Sorrento. The Sullivans had always been there. Edmund became one of the biggest builders on the Mornington Peninsula, was a footballer – he played with Aussie rules legend John Coleman - but died at just 56. Madeline was left doing – well, we all know what she was doing, and Greg who was 15 left school to get a job.

“I just did it. I was a bit of a mischievous kid. I remember once my dad had just

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completed a new build and took me to take a look. There was a new meter box and I took to it with a hammer! I don’t know why. We were all surprised I wasn’t electrocuted. I even hit one of my brothers over the head with a hammer. Mum had to lock me in my room overnight so I wouldn’t get out,” he chuckles. “I went to boarding school at St Patrick’s College in Ballarat from about seven years old until I was 12. They were strict, but I enjoyed it. They kept me busy. When I came back to Sorrento I went to St Josephs, and then on to Padua and Rosebud High, which I loved.”

He continues. “I started my butchering with HW Wilsons Butcher in Main St, Sorrento. They were the first butchers on the Peninsula. The Wilsons had six shops and I became manager of the Sorrento store. I did a five-year apprenticeship and managed the Rosebud shop too. Time moved on. I eventually bought it and have been developing it and the Dromana store ever since.” Kyle, one of his four sons, is a butcher too and works in Rosebud. “The others weren’t interested. They’re doing different things,” continues Greg.

The Sullivans’ ancestry goes way back to the early settlers. There’s lots of them in the Sorrento Cemetery and that’s where Greg’s mum and dad are buried too. Greg has been overseeing the running of the site for about 10 years as the volunteer Chairman of the Trust. You can see how importantly he takes his role. What things matter. He describes it as “a beautiful place that has incredible historic value.

We’ve just completed an office on-site.

Springvale Botanical Cemetery, which is a Class A cemetery, is just about to take over in an advisory role, which will secure the longevity of this history-laden place (Sorrento Cemetery is a Class B). We are in the process of transferring the details of each gravesite on to computer. We have remains of people from the 1800s and now we know they won’t be forgotten and will be looked after.”

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sharks. He remembers snorkelling with his younger brother, Justin, in Sorrento at Diamond Bay. Greg loves to fish and still goes up north once a year to catch barramundi. His brother had been diving for years without seeing a shark and there he was, a handful of dives under his belt, and there it was beneath him. They were spearfishing and had to scramble up some rocks to escape. “And I was the one who had to carry all of the fish!” laughs Greg. This ocean-loving man has loved his life as a butcher and as a Rye local. He and Jeanette - who he describes as “the backbone of the business” - were the third or fourth couple to move into the

Rye Back Beach area and have never left.

They built their home. Initially there was no sewerage or water. Lots has changed for a man who intends to do as much volunteering as he can when he steps back from work. “The best thing about having the shops has been seeing the generations of people coming back. Three young women came in the other day. One of them had a baby resting on her hip and she said ‘You don’t recognise me, do you?’

I didn’t. She said ‘You used to give me a slice of strass as a kid when I came in with my mum’. I like that. I like that a lot.”

You are the boss, Mr Goss.

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Natural bodybuilders flex their muscles The ICN Mornington Peninsula Titles are back for the third year in a row – and they promise to be bigger and better than ever.

This natural muscle and model show promotes drug-free bodybuilding free from the stigma of steroids and other illegal substances – ICN stands for “I compete natural” - and is great entertainment for all the family.

ICN promoter Nicky Jacobson, a Peninsula fitness model, sponsored athlete (Fithealth Nutrition Mornington) and owner of Mornington’s Ultimate 24 gym (formerly Ultimate Fitness By Nicky J) is also inviting local business owners to get involved in this amazing event by emailing her at nicky@ultimate-fitness. com.au The ICN Mornington Peninsula Titles will be held at Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday, March 25, from 10am.

Tickets are $50 for general admission and $25 for under-16s, with children under 12 admitted free, and can be pre-purchased through the FAC box office. Online entries can be submitted at icompetenatural.com ULTIMATE 24 A: 206A Main St, Mornington T: 5973 6389

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Martha Cove’s community continues to thrive With Mornington Peninsula renowned for its beautiful coastlines, adventure trails, and thriving food scene, Martha Cove offers the icing on the cake as it continues to flourish into what it was always intended to be. Boat owners have harnessed the rare opportunity to own a piece of Port Phillip Bay, with only 32 of the 302 freehold Hidden Harbour berths remaining.

“The long-held vision of Martha Cove as a highly desirable location in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula has finally been achieved,” says Damian Merchan, from Hidden Harbour Marina. “This past year has brought about an immense amount of activity, with the retail precinct scheduled for completion by next summer and the boat yard set to open in early 2018 – both of which will bring huge benefits to boat owners.”

On December 1, Hidden Harbour Marina introduced on-site services to better accommodate the needs of the community.

Hidden Harbour’s services function as a concierge and have been strategically integrated to assist with everything from rental management and boat detailing to hull scrubs and underway inspections.

“It’s important people feel connected, supported, and able to get the most out of the location and lifestyle long after they’ve made the purchase,” Damian says. “Owning a berth indefinitely is an extremely rare opportunity as they are ordinarily on Crown land and subject to leaseholds only. The remaining 32 berths are the last available within not just Hidden Harbour Marina but Port Phillip Bay as a whole.”

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History runs deep at St Andrews Beach Brewery

BY LIZ ROGERS

Put 37ha, a history of thoroughbreds and a premium brewery together and what have you got? St Andrews Beach Brewery, that’s what.

Andrew Purchase, Michael Freedman (of Freedman horse-training brothers fame) and Hong Kong racing and Golden Slipper winning jockey Tommy Berry own the digs, and a ripper adventure into all things beer, wine and food is what they intend to give their visitors.

Here’s what to expect.

St Andrews Beach Brewery pays homage to the history of this magnificent property where wunderkind mare Makybe Diva was trained. The old horse boxes have been converted into gathering spaces where you can sit back and enjoy a home-grown grazing menu created by chef Jeff Young (Pantry Brighton) while relaxing with a delicious brew. There are currently four to choose from, and that’s just the beginning. Marketing and business developer Tim Purchase explains.

“Dad (Andrew) built the racetrack here in 2001 and he and Michael became great friends, so it’s wonderful to be able to forge links with the property’s racing history while driving the brewery into the future. All our beers have different names and come with their own icon and coloured label. The Six Furlongs US Pale Ale, The Strapper Aussie Lager, ode to Makybe Diva Box 54 Golden Ale and

Race Day Pilsner all have unmistakable St Andrews Beach Brewery flavour.

“We’ve planted 8000 apple and pear cider trees, two acres of vegie gardens and have pigs and chickens. We aim to be completely sustainable with scraps from the kitchen used for composting and the spelt grain from the brewery feeding the animals. We’ve got 12 full-time employees and 20 casuals for the food and beverage sectors. We are looking forward to visitors sampling our brilliant beer. We stock local wines too.”

So what’s stopping you? History, flavour and the brown bottle await. Bottoms up!

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All the action and glamour of Portsea Polo It’s one of the highlights on the Peninsula social calendar – and it’s on again. The 18th annual Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo, in association with Stella Artois, will return to the stunning surroundings of the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday, January 13.

The Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo will see the who’s who of Australia’s social scene descending on the Peninsula after another sell-out event in 2017. As one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the world, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo is the mustattend event on the summer calendar.

Located at the Point Nepean Quarantine Station, the Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo will feature three exhilarating polo matches showcasing the world’s best. Spectators will be thrilled by the high standard and entertaining exhibition of the matches.

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pops, a fashion parade, big screen action, the ladies’ and men’s dash, divot stomping and much more.

Guests in the corporate marquees will be treated to exquisite food and beverages created by some of Australia’s most renowned chefs.

Since 2001, the Portsea Polo has been aiding the Peninsula economy through an increase in accommodation bookings, retail custom and food and beverage sales, with more than 70,000 people attending the event since its inception.

This year’s Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo is quickly selling out with limited tickets still available – so those wanting to attend are advised to purchase their tickets now to avoid disappointment.

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Pantone, the US corporation given to declaring a colour of the year since 2000, has decreed that this year’s hue will be purple – or more specifically, “ultra-violet”.

Describing its chosen shade as “a blue-based purple tone that is reflective of the inventiveness, imagination and enlightenment of our modern age”, the corporation asserts that its PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet is “a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade (that) communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future”.

“Complex and contemplative, ultra-violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.”

In a nod to the likes of Prince (Purple Rain) and Hendrix (Purple Haze), Pantone says musicians have “brought shades of ultra-violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality; enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance”.

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“Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolises experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their

unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets. Historically, there has been a mystical

or spiritual quality attached to ultra-violet. The colour is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today’s over-stimulated world. The use of purple-toned lighting in meditation spaces and other gathering places energises the communities that gather there and inspire connection.”

Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman says we can expect “a galactic collection of stunning items to hit the market” inspired by the announcement of this year’s official colour, as well as by NASA’s ultraviolet photography. “From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.”

Pantone predicts that the influence of technological development and space travel advancements over the past year - likely referencing the recent revolutionary work of Robotics company Boston Dynamics and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk - will continue to progress and impress us in 2018. In this powerful purple hue, designs will echo Pantone’s recognition of the scientific progressions to date and to come with their resemblance to real ultraviolet space photography - such as the pioneering UV photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy (pictured) taken by NASA’s Swift satellite earlier this decade.

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Tim came to TAFE through a job service agency and a scholarship with the Caroline Chisholm Fund. His primary goal was to obtain skills to find a job, but in fact he’s found a lot more since embarking on a tailor-made course provided by Chisholm Rosebud to give him access to training – not to mention putting a smile on his mum’s face.

“Mum has been ill for some time and her diet consists of pre-made food,” Tim says.

“While Meals on Wheels is a good thing, Mum really likes it when I cook my pasta dishes for dinner. I want to learn to cook so that I can get a job in the kitchen, but also so that I can educate Mum and teach her how to cook so that she can eat something different from time to time.

“Right now I’m learning how to cook ‘proper food’. I’m learning how to plan and prepare meals as well as techniques. I’m learning what food will be good for Mum’s sugar levels so we can make better choices.”

Getting started hasn’t been easy, but Tim’s learning has been tailored to his learning preferences. “I find when I see a demonstration I understand what to do more than just being told.”

Tim has his sights set on an educational pathway from Cert II to Cert III in Kitchen Operations, knowledge to nourish his mum and a desire to work in a kitchen. “I really want to get a job at the end of my Cert III.”

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Once again Toorak College students are among Australia’s best, with 70 per cent achieving an ATAR of 80 or above, placing them in the top 20 per cent of Australia.

Toorak College Principal Mrs Kristy Kendall believes the Class of 2017 have the world at their feet. “We are so proud of this year’s results. For so many of our students to place in the top 20 per cent of the country is truly exceptional,” she said. “With these results many will be accepted into their first preference for university come January.”

Toorak College offers endless possibilities for students and encourages students to find their passion and be the best they can be. The Toorak spirit has been epitomised by the 2017 Dux, Jasmine Dennison, who achieved an ATAR of 98.45, placing her in the top 1.5 per cent of the country. In addition to these outstanding academic results, Jasmine was the Sport Prefect, Captain

of Athletics, Captain of Equestrian and Captain of Cross Country throughout her final year of school.

Next year Jasmine will head to Toronto, Canada, where she will undertake work experience in a stem cell research lab.

“Over the past few years I have really enjoyed studying Science and when I return from my work experience in Canada I hope to study Biomedical Science at The University of Melbourne.”

Her advice for the Class of 2018 is to get involved in as much as you can. “Enjoy your final year of school but make sure you plan your study time wisely and seek help when you need it,” she says.

Mrs Kendall says Toorak College graduates stand out as well-rounded, confident and ambitious young women.

“I know that the Class of 2017 leaves Toorak College ready to face their next challenge.”

Discover Toorak College at its Open Day on Saturday, March 3. To find out more and register for a tour, visit toorakcollege.vic.edu.au

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With summer here at long last, many of us will be looking forward to spending time at our fabulous beaches. But fun in the surf carries with it certain risks, one of which is sharks. And while many more Australians drown every year than are killed or injured by sharks, it’s still well worth taking all the measures we can to minimise an attack - however unlikely one might be.

Lindsay Lyon is the chief executive of Shark Shield, the Australian manufacturer of what it describes as the world’s only scientifically proven electrical shark deterrent, and has put together the following tips to reduce our chances of an unwanted encounter with the ocean’s magnificent apex predator.

Stay out of the water at night, dawn or dusk: sharks are most active at these times and are well equipped to locate prey even when visibility is poor.

Don’t wear high-contrast clothing or light-reflecting jewellery: sharks see contrast very well and light-reflecting objects may appear to be fish scales.

Swim, surf or dive with other people: sharks most often attack lone individuals.

Swim in patrolled beaches if possible: surf lifesavers look for sharks and will alert beach-goers if there is a sighting.

Don’t wander too far from shore: this will isolate you and decrease the likelihood of you receiving any assistance.

Don’t enter the water if you’re bleeding: sharks have an excellent sense of smell and taste and can trace blood to its source.

Avoid areas where animal, human or fish waste enters the water: sewage attracts baitfish, which in turn attract sharks.

Avoid murky water, harbour entrances, channels and steep drop-offs: sharks frequently swim around these areas.

If fish or turtles start to act frantically, leave the water: they may be behaving this way because there is a shark nearby.

Refrain from excessive splashing, and if you are diving and are approached by a shark, stay as still as possible: unpredictable movements can attract sharks, and if you are diving and carrying fish, release the catch and carefully leave the area.

Wear a Shark Shield safety product for water activities: these are the world’s only scientifically proven electrical shark deterrent; nothing is more effective.

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Seagulls, sand and alfresco dining have been intrinsically linked with summer holidays, but since speaking with Melanie Attard from information-based initiative Wildlife Matters, Mornington Peninsula Magazine thinks enough is enough: it’s time to quit chucking chips at seagulls!

BY LIZ ROGERS

Seagulls are native waterbirds and their food includes crustaceans, insects, small fish and worms - not nutrient-deficient chips that make them sick. Melanie explains: “It’s time the public was educated. Humans have become a source of regular food for seagulls and now they are suffering and becoming a persistent problem.

“It’s important to understand who shares our home. We all need to learn to live in harmony with wildlife; causing harm or suffering to animals is not an acceptable management solution.”

Feeding seagulls encourages mass migration into built-up areas, which leads to mega-gull madness! Now they’re nesting on rooftops, blocking pipes and gutters and corroding steel rooftops with their droppings, and some business owners have resorted to using poorly designed and installed monofilament lines and nets to deter them.

“Volunteers are rescuing the trapped gulls but many can’t be saved. They can suffer terribly trapped and entangled in these rooftop bird deterrent systems. It is illegal to intentionally trap, harm or kill protected native wildlife. Silvergulls (seagulls) are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.” AWARE volunteers talk to schools and at festivals, and Melanie has given conference presentations in a bid to get the word out there. AWARE (Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue & Education) is a Frankston-based charity run entirely by volunteers who operate a 24-hour wildlife emergency hotline and help rescue the trapped birds and aid in the rehabilitation of them, as well as other native wildlife, in the cities of Frankston, Kingston, Casey and Bayside.

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BY ANDREA KELLETT an opportunity. With her marketing background and Vanessa Johnson is the driving force community passion (she volunteered at the local kinder behind the Peninsula’s much-loved and ran the Somers Winter Market for three years) she decided she’d create a new market.

Emu Plains Market in Balnarring. She “I thought, ‘I could do this’,” she explains. Vanessa has also launched a new market in launched the Emu Plains Market in December 2012 with 80 stallholders. “It was pretty much rained out,” she says.

Frankston’s Beauty Park called the “It was a baptism by fire.”

Little Beauty Market.

Fast-forward to 2017 and the Emu Plains Market now boasts over 230 stallholders and an incredible waiting This Somers resident and mother of two young children list. Vanessa spent considerable time looking for a venue (Ned, 9, and Mabel, 8) is pretty much taking the region for a second market and fell in love with Beauty Park. The by storm right now. She runs the popular annual inaugural Little Beauty Market was held in October and Stringybark Cinema at Emu Plains Reserve each January now runs on the fourth Saturday of each month from (details at unscenecinema.com.au) and 2018 will see 10am-3pm until April. her launch a sister cinema in Frankston called Botanika As if things weren’t busy enough there’s also four new Cinema. Movies will screen under the stars in George websites and Vanessa is preparing to run the Australia Pentland Botanic Gardens on April 6, 7, 13 and 14.

Day Hastings Foreshore Festival for the second year in a “How long have I lived in Somers? I’ve been here for, row. oh my gosh, for ever!” Vanessa says of the beautiful Has it been a whirlwind five years? “Yes, it has, but it’s community where she and her husband Joel are raising also been super fun!” their children and running their successful community market business.

For more on Vanessa’s markets, events and festivals, all of which are intended to put a “smile on your dial”, head It all started when the former Rotary-run Balnarring to untoldevents.com.au Racecourse Market closed in early 2012. Vanessa saw

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Mornington-based family business First Impressions Projects has been crowned Master Builder of the Year at the MBA 2017 Excellence in Housing Awards.

In what was a simply stunning year for the company, First Impressions Projects also won Best Custom Home Over $2 Million at the same awards as well as taking out four categories at the HIA 2017 Eastern Victorian Regional Building Awards: New Bathroom, Kitchen Design, Custom-Built Home Over $2 Million, and Home of the Year.

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“It is a pleasure to reward the talent, skill and commitment to customer service that First Impressions (has) shown with the

winning project,” said Master Builders Association chief executive Radley de Silva.

This is not the first Master Builders award for Robert and First Impressions Projects. He was named Young Builder of

the Year in 2012, and First Impressions Projects took out the award for the Best Renovation/Addition over $1 million in 2010. The qualified carpenter and architecture student established First Impressions Projects in 1995 to “provide excellence in building and design”.

The winning Somers project features four bedrooms, a theatre room and an infinity pool. All rooms in the house take full advantage of natural light and unhindered views to the sea.

In his comments, judge Neil Evans described Robert as “impressive and articulate”. “I liked the way he worked through issues to find solutions,” Mr Evans said.

Fellow judge Rob McLauchlan was equally glowing. “Every area of the home shows exceptional attention to detail,” Mr McLauchlan said. “This is an exceptionally finished home, constructed in the face of a very difficult site and complex design.”

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Discover the history and beauty of French Island French Island is a unique destination. The island runs completely off the grid with no mains water or electricity, there is virtually no traffic, and Kylie Minogue once owned a holiday home here. The 170 square kilometre island is two-thirds national park, and now those of us looking for a nature-based experience can travel around this rugged, unspoilt island with Naturaliste Tours.

The new small-group experience offers fully guided land-based tours from Tuesday to Sunday. On a one-and-a-half-hour Pinnacles & Wildlife Tour or a two-and-a-half-hour History & Wildlife Tour, visitors will discover the island’s history and natural beauty.

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glimpse into the beauty and rugged natural terrain of French Island. “The wildlife viewing is second to none and the history and heritage of the island is truly fascinating.”

On the Pinnacles & Wildlife Tour, you’ll be able to see koalas and an array of wildlife, and stop at The Pinnacles Lookout for spectacular views of French Island, Western Port and across to Phillip Island.

You’ll visit Fairhaven Camp for a walk along the beach before returning to the ferry for a return transfer to Cowes or Stony Point.

On the History & Wildlife Tour, you will get to visit the historic remains of Blue Gums Homestead, learn about the history of the island and see this early settler farm, including the refurbished chicory kiln.

There are beautiful views, the sandy coastline and wildflower displays to enjoy, and koalas, birds of prey and other wildlife to see.

Peninsula tour guides will share their knowledge of the natural environment, wildlife and history of French Island during the tours. Naturaliste Tours’ purpose-built four-wheel-drive can accommodate up to 12 passengers while touring the rugged, unspoilt island in airconditioned comfort.

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Now this is something serious. We all know that children should never be left alone in hot cars. Well, the same goes for dogs too.

The heat inside a car can reach hazardous levels on a Mornington Peninsula summer’s day. The RSPCA says it takes just six minutes or less for a dog to suffer severe heat exhaustion and die in a vehicle because they can’t regulate their body temperature.

Leaving the windows down or parking your car in the shade makes little difference when the air surrounding a dog is hot and there is no access to water. Dogs don’t sweat other than minimally from their paw pads, and while they pant in an effort to exchange warm air for cool, if the air temperature is close to their own body temperature this technique isn’t very effective. This is when heatstroke can occur, and symptoms include increased heart rate and salivation, excessive panting, red tongue, red or pale gums, thick sticky saliva, weakness, dizziness, vomiting or diarrhoea.

If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms, get them to a vet quickly.

Experts advise it’s always better to leave your dog at home where there’s plenty of water and shade during extreme heat episodes.

This summer, think smart - think heat, cars and dogs don’t mix.

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Main Street’s Flower Girls & Co. is under new management and this boutique florist + café is bursting with new ideas, new décor and plans that include bespoke children’s birthday parties!

Mount Martha husband and wife team Michael and Danielle have taken over the space and have completely transformed it with their trademark eye for design.

This is a team with unrivalled experience. Michael and Danielle have both worked in the floral industry for close to 30 years. They dress the foyer of none other than The Langham hotel in Southbank with their beautiful floral arrangements and have done so for an incredible 15 years.

Corporations, hotels, hospitals and more across Melbourne queue up for their skills, and now this artistry and insight is available right here in Mornington

at the renamed Flower Girls & Co. on Main St, along with exceptional coffee and fine food.

It’s a unique space near the sea that aims to provide personal service, coffee you’ll keep coming back for, light lunch options and decadent, locally-made sweets.

Wedding arrangements, private functions, in-home floral styling and more – Danielle and Michael can transform your home or venue with colour for any occasion. Flower Girls & Co. also delivers flowers locally and worldwide.

Pull up a bench seat or an alfresco one at Flower Girls & Co. and watch the world go by at this utterly unique and locally-owned Main St space.

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The personal touch in tyres Hands up if you value personal service when your car needs a service or your tyres need replacing.

Does your mechanic know you by name, smile and take time to discuss your needs? We have found a place where they do.

The Tyre Place in Mornington–Tyabb Rd, Mornington, provides that good old ‘service with a smile’. It’s so genuine it’s refreshing.

The Tyre Place is a friendly, family-owned and operated independent business, which you’ll discover the moment Sandy greets you with her beaming smile when you walk through the door. Sandy, husband Andrew and their son Jake work

together in the business. “We look after people - that’s one of our biggest points of difference,’’ Andrew says.

Sandy prides herself on making female customers feel relaxed. “It can be quite intimidating for women to come into a workshop,” she says. “We 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.”

Contact The Tyre Place for all your tyre and automotive needs, including routine services, mechanical repairs, suspension, batteries, wheels, brakes and more.

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Carpark upgrade hits top gear Mount Eliza families can look forward to “less stress when picking up and dropping off their children” thanks to a long-awaited carpark upgrade at the corner of Canadian Bay Rd and the Nepean Highway.

The work is expected to be complete before school resumes.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has tipped in $100,000 and the Federal Government has contributed $280,000 from its Community Development Grants program for the work, which includes upgrading the gravel carpark and installing additional parking spaces and a safe area for student pick-up and drop-off.

The upgrade is intended to make the area safer for pedestrians and motorists and improve traffic flow in peak times, particularly around Mount Eliza Primary School, Mount Eliza Secondary College, St Thomas More Primary School and Peninsula Grammar.

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The Mach 1 team understands that you need a service that gets you on the road as soon as possible without any fuss. Call today.

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On course for family fun If you’re looking for a great day out with the family over summer, head to Portsea Golf Club. The club is hosting a celebrity open day on Sunday, January 21, with plenty of family-friendly activities, entertainment and live music as well as a chance to play the course.

Next to the Point Nepean National Park, this superb course is consistently rated among Australia’s finest and the golfing experience at Portsea is simply beautiful. The club welcomes new members and visitors and recently expanded its membership discounts to include ages from 30-45 years; it also offers include a nine-hole membership and a Lifestyle membership.

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Are you ready to experience cuteness beyond cuteness? Adoring mum and full-time creative entrepreneur Jasmine Ward creates small things that are big on ideas, beauty and brilliant functionality. Jasmine’s Tiny Wild Collective custom-designed products for babies and tiny tots are made right here in our own backyard and are brimming with fresh bouncing baby goodness.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine chats to Jasmine about swaddles, blankets and being environmentally conscious.

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If you’re looking for something to do with family and friends over January, why not head to the Briars Astronomical Observatory in Mount Martha and look towards our sparkling skies. You’ll be delighted at the celestial wonders you discover.

Founded in 1969 at the time of the moon landings, the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society (formerly the Astronomical Society of Frankston) will be hosting its telescope stargazing nights on the first three Fridays of January. These evenings are completely family friendly and are full of awe-inspiring celestial object spotting. Event proceedings include an informative astronomy talk, light refreshments, and telescope viewing from three platforms, and they begin at 8pm on January 5, 12 and 19.

All aspects of astronomy, from visual to astrophotography, are undertaken at the observatory and public viewing nights usually go ahead no matter the weather. If the cloud cover is thick, you’ll be privy to a bevy of extended astronomical presentations in the Don Leggett Astronomy Centre. At just $5 a child or full-time student, $10 an adult and $25 a family, these nights are very affordable, and you can pay by cash on the night or book ahead by logging on to mpas.asn.au Whether you’re an inspired night sky local or an enthusiastic holidaymaker, these stargazing nights run by a passionate group of amateur astronomy enthusiasts bring the universe and its wonders just that little bit closer. Brilliant.

The Briars Astronomical Observatory is at The Briars, 151 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha (Melway ref: 151 E1).

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How do you get so much ‘adorable’ into such little items?

I am and always have been a very visual person obviously to do the job I do. I’ve been working in print and media for 10 years now. I have always had a love of art, design, colour and typography, which led me down the path of design and media. It’s a mixture of creativity and bringing something different to the market; going a bit wild and stepping outside the lines of the usual.

When did you start the business and why?

It’s funny, actually - I started when my little boy went into a bed and I couldn’t find anything I liked for his sheets. I took myself down to Spotlight, bought some fabrics I liked and tried my hand at sewing again. It really was like riding a bike.

How did the name Tiny Wild Collective come about?

We nicknamed our son “baby tiny” when he was a newborn because, although he wasn’t small in terms of a newborn, he seemed so small to us. It kind of stuck. I wanted to incorporate Collective into our name because I hope to continue to bring out new products and didn’t want to be tied to one specific description.

Tell us about the Tiny Wild Collective range. What can ‘on the hunt for cuteness’ clients find when they go to your online store?

I try to be versatile and have something for everyone. I don’t think I have a particular ‘style’ and I can be really flexible in bringing ideas to life and seeing what other people envision. My personal favourites are florals and monochrome designs, but I’m always open to suggestions and seeing what we can create. Some of my favourite orders have been completely custom and some I’ve added permanently.

Your range has expanded quickly. How does the order process work and what’s the turnover time?

It’s all done online via my website. Once an order is placed I receive a notification and I send everything to print of a night time when I get home from work. Because everything is printed in Australia my turnaround is quite quick. Two weeks from order placement to shipping is our guideline, although I can have orders filled within a week depending on where I’m up to with my print run and delivery dates. I usually get a delivery once a week of 20-30m; I bring it home, cut it all up, separate it into orders, and get to work.

Why go hand-made?

I’m very hands-on and I love creating everything from concept to sewing to shipping. I would love to have a second pair of hands one day to help with the incoming orders. But I set reasonable expectations, and to me this entire idea was an exercise in creativity. It’s all a marathon and not a sprint.

What’s your favourite thing to create for babies and tiny tots?

My favourite are the swaddle sets. I get so excited when people tag me in their baby’s photos.

Your products are made from organic cotton. Please explain what you mean by ethical and sustainable and why that matters.

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Tiny Wild Collective director, graphic designer and small business innovator To be succinct, our printers are very environmentally conscious and that’s another reason I love them and love working with them. Everything they print is eco-friendly. They have minimum impact on the environment and minimal waste. Our inks are water-based and non-toxic, the cotton is all ethically grown and farmed and rotated, and no matter if I have a busy week of 30m to print or a quieter week of seven, there is no minimum requirement so therefore

no waste. Ethical to me also means to be supportive of other brands and individuals, so some of our designs I create from pen and paper to computer, and some I purchase commercial licences for to support other artists too.

Any new designs for 2018 you’d like to give our readers a sneak peek at?

I have so many ideas for 2018! I’m actually having some quiet time when this will be published as my printers will be taking a much-deserved break, so I’m

working on my website as well as some new designs and products.

You work as a graphic designer at Mornington Peninsula Magazine, are owner/operator of Tiny Wild Collective and a mum. What do you do in your downtime if you have any?

It sounds crazy but Tiny Wild Collective is my downtime. I have such a love for creating. When I’m up to date with orders you can usually find me at the beach or at a park with my fiancé, our son and our dog or at home.

Any other local baby and children’s clothing/accessory makers you admire?

Piccolo & Mi - I adore their line and we have similar visions and ethics. Their products are incredible! I also absolutely love Something for Squirt. We have a

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great friendship too. I don’t see anybody as “competition” in all honesty. We can all learn from one another and love each other’s work.

Do you ever collaborate with any of them?

I have a couple of collaborations coming up in the New Year so stay tuned.

And finally, if you could give one piece of advice to all those newborns sleeping soundly in a Tiny Wild Collective swaddle, what would it be?

I think it’s more for the parents: be kind to yourselves and don’t blink. They aren’t tiny for ever.

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Making it possible all year round Everyone, regardless of their age or ability, needs a little bit of help. Just Better Care in Mornington provides that assistance by offering quality in-home support ranging from house cleaning to personal care, mobility support or community nursing, and is NDIS, WorkCover, TAC and DVA-approved.

“Over the holiday season while visiting loved ones, you might have noticed signs that they are not coping as well as they used to,” says Just Better Care Mornington’s Director, Callum. “Perhaps the floors aren’t as clean as they used to be, or the beds haven’t been made, or they may be having difficulty preparing meals. There may even be changes in cognitive behaviour. If this has been the case, Just Better Care is here to help.”

Just Better Care is ideal for anyone who needs support at home or help getting out and about. Packages can be tailored for each client, and Just Better Care’s extensive partner network enables you to link in with government funding to provide services if eligible.

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Book in some ‘you’ time Attention mums - we’ve found a way for you to finally finish that book you’ve had sitting around for too long. Simply tell the family that you’ve got “hours of errands to run”, and hide away at The Book Hub before completing the grocery shop in record time.

quiet retreat within the shopping centre.

It’s also encouraging new readers to discover the world of books.

Customers are donating countless books and are genuinely excited about the space. Langwarrin resident Claude Littlechild, pictured with his wife, Gail, said: “It’s one of the best around. I come every other day and help stack the shelves while my wife waits. I would highly recommend it.” And Helen Howlings, of Frankston, said: “It’s a fantastic idea, and people bring books they’ve read back, which is great.”

Karingal Hub is proud to provide the community with this space to share and enjoy the pleasure of reading. If you’d like to donate any preloved books, simply add them to the shelves or leave them with centre management.

You’ll find this little oasis opposite Soul Pattinson at Karingal Hub, 330 Cranbourne Rd, Karingal. It’s open daily from 10am-4pm.

For 18 months, Karingal Hub’s The Book Hub has been delighting bookworms of all ages.

It’s a pop-up community book swap where customers are invited to exchange their preloved books for a new story, or alternatively treat it as a library and take a seat in the book nook to be transported to another world.

With an overwhelming response from many shoppers, The Book Hub has turned the page by creating a

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With all the comfort and features you could possibly wish for, your next getaway is ready and waiting for you!

Glamping is continuing be a popular and unique holiday experience for many … and what better way to have a fun break on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula.

Cocoon Campers is a local business offering getaways in one of its retro-inspired campers. The Cocoon Campers team does all the hard work for you, delivering the camper of your choice and setting it up with gorgeous bed linen, kitchen accessories, outdoor furniture and much more. All you need to do is pack your clothes and food, turn up at your favourite campsite, festival or friend’s place, and within minutes you’ll be relaxing with a cuppa or a glass of wine.

Sounds easy, doesn’t it? And if you need extra space for the kids, you can hire a tent and many other add-ons to create your perfect Peninsula holiday. You could also choose to hire a camper to tow beyond the Peninsula, and you won’t need a huge car to do it.

Check out the Cocoon Campers website to view the small fleet of divine-looking campers – you’ll be the envy of other campers this summer!

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Pets love a holiday as much their owners.

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Peninsula Vet Care understands that ensuring your fourlegged friend is healthy, happy and safe on holiday is of the utmost importance. Here are some tips to help make your Peninsula holiday an experience to remember for all the right reasons: Ensure your pet is wearing a physical ID tag with your current mobile phone number on it.

Update your pet’s microchip with your current accommodation details and/or mobile number. Dogs can run away in new environments and you’ll want to be reunited as quickly as possible if they do.

Check that where you’re staying has a secure backyard and fence.

Ensure your pet is suitably restrained on a road trip. Put smaller dogs in a crate and larger dogs in a harness or behind a barrier.

Check that your pet’s flea treatment and vaccinations are

up to date.

Avoid letting your pet overindulge on rich, fatty leftovers.

No matter how well prepared you are, you may need to visit the vet while you’re away. With five locally owned and operated hospitals, Peninsula Vet Care’s experienced team of vets and nurses are dedicated to delivering first-class care every time. They have the most extensive opening hours on the Peninsula and will liaise with your usual vet to ensure the best treatment is provided.

Should you need them, they’re here - so relax and enjoy our beautiful area.

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When Johnny Famechon’s statue is unveiled in Frankston this month, Gary Luscombe hopes the crowd will be every bit as enthusiastic as the 200,000 people who lined Swanston St in 1969 to welcome home the newly crowned WBC world featherweight champion.

“Johnny is a Frankston and Australian sporting legend,” says Gary, a supporter of the Johnny Famechon Statue Project, which helped the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame raise $128,000 for the 2.1m bronze statue of ‘Fammo’.

The statue will be unveiled in Ballam Park at 11am on Sunday, January 21 – the anniversary of Johnny’s 1969 title fight in London when he beat Cuba’s Jose Legra to earn his place in sporting history – and Gary hopes everyone will get along to

honour the former King of Moomba and inductee into the Australia Sport Hall of Fame, World Boxing Hall of Fame, Frankston Hall of Fame and Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.

Jean-Pierre Famechon was born in Paris in 1945 and grew up in Melbourne. He won 56 of his 67 featherweight bouts and drew six. “I don’t like draws. You want to win,” he told our sister publication, Frankly Frankston, in August 2016.

“I knew boxing was for me when I punched the bag for the first time at 16.

The first fight is the biggest. There are no more nerves after that. You’ve got to knock them out before they get you.”

In 1991 Fammo was hit by a car while jogging in Sydney. It took him seven years to recover with the help of his wife, Glenys, and clinical counsellor Ragnar Purjie. He’s also written two autobiographies - Fammo and The Method.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

This is where it starts. First there’s a phone call early in 2017 from someone representing Channel 9’s Family Food Fight. Linda, her mum Maria and her auntie Tina from Somerville Egg Farm are asked to be part of an episode that will showcase farmers. Of course, as producers of farm-fresh eggs on the Mornington Peninsula they say yes, and are thrilled to be involved in a show that supports local growers and promotes a wide range of Australian agriculture.

So here’s how it went. Linda explains.

“The episode we were in aired in November (last year), but we filmed in winter at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Flemington, next to the Flemington Racecourse. The day started at 8.30am in our own green room and being introduced to other farmers. It was great meeting producers from as far away as Mildura, but we also had the chance to meet other Mornington Peninsula locals like Gazzola Farms in Somerville and Hawkes Vegetable and Farm Gate in Boneo who we’d never met before. The theme for the episode was vegetarian and all the families were cooking (Greek, Italian, Turkish and Aussie). Filming started at around 10am and we were introduced to Matt Moran, who was very friendly. We went back to the green room where we chatted with other farmers, played cards, and sampled some homegrown wine until the families had finished their cooks. Then we got to eat and it was delicious! We had ricotta gnocchi, eggplant moussaka, brussels sprout salad and crispy kale chips, which were fantastic. The Italian ricotta cannelloni for dessert was sensational. The whole day was an adventure and it was nice to be recognised for all our hard work and to highlight where we get our food from.

The Shahrouk family from NSW were the winners of the first season.”

So there you have it - three local ladies from Somerville Egg Farm having the time of their lives on a competitive cooking series where multigenerational families cook off until they can cook no more. And the ingredients? Supplied by our very own Somerville Egg Farm (among others) and served up on a dish of determination and homegrown fighting spirit.

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BY ANDREA KELLETT

The eyes of the Commonwealth will be on Sorrento on Monday, February 12, as the Queen’s Baton passes through our seaside town en route to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on April 4.

The baton arrives in Sorrento the day after it passes through Frankston.

Sorrento Park will be full of activities and entertainment on the day, including a free community morning tea followed by an official ceremony with the baton.

Frankston Council has moved its Waterfront Festival to February 10-11 to coincide with the Queen’s Baton’s arrival. “Frankston is excited to be a host of the GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay and thinks the movement of The Waterfront Festival will showcase our magnificent city to a national audience,” the council says on its website. “The festival will remain in the same format, taking on February’s weather, with some additional programming elements added in on Sunday, February 11, to accommodate the relay, possibly even a visit from Borobi the unstoppable Koala, which is the 2018 Commonwealth Games mascot.”

Across the country, 3800 baton-bearers are expected to carry the baton during the 100-day countdown to the Games opening ceremony. They were nominated by their peers for achievements and contributions to

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their community.

The Peninsula’s baton bearers are: Light Up Autism Foundation founder Bianca Appleford, from Rye; domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty, from Tyabb; Jodie Carroll, from Blairgowrie; Terence Ernest Cox, from Rosebud; John Ellis, from Rye; Wendy Grant, from Capel Sound; Colleen Mackay, from Capel Sound; Catherine Montalto, from Rye; Donna Nettlefold, from Rye; Pam Rowler, from Dromana; and Kaye Thomas, from McCrae.

N’arweet Carolyn Briggs, a respected elder of the Boon Wurrung people, and Christopher May, creator of Young Veterans, will run as feature bearers in the Frankston leg of the relay.

For Mr May, a veteran of two missions to Afghanistan, it’s a “great honour” and an opportunity to send a message to young veterans that “you can go on to do great things if you choose”. He and his brother, Scott, co-founded Young Veterans, and through their ongoing dedication to the cause they help save lives.

Frankston’s baton-bearers are N’arweet Carolyn Briggs, singer-songwriter Anthony Callea, Olympian Debbie Flintoff-King, Jane Jelekainen, Robert Kabbas, Dan Langelaan, Christopher May, Lisa McLeish, Sarah Miller, Tina Miller, Bailey Miller, Darren Murphy, Paul Olsson, Ray Peak, John Pingiaro, Matthew Rizzo, Trevor Vincent and Jake Ward.

Start planning your Queen’s Baton Relay experience now, with a map of the baton route and details of community celebrations at gc2018.com/qbr

It’s time to play Frankston Theatre Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary and you’re invited to join the festivities as it looks back on its 2017 season and lifts the curtain on what’s in store for 2018 at the 9th Annual Peake Awards. It’s time to dress to impress on the red carpet at 6.30pm on Saturday, February 3.

The group has come a long way since it started as a fundraising activity for the Red Cross in 1942, but it quickly developed with the enthusiastic support of the Frankston community and lovers of the performing arts.

As a founding member of the Victorian Drama League, FTG hosted its early one-act play festivals that ran for a few weeks. These plays would draw entrants from all over the metropolitan area. Consistently producing three to four productions annually, the group showcased new actors and directors.

FTG would regularly perform in the Frankston Mechanics Hall from the 1940s until 2001, even after it was rebuilt after a fire in 1954. The group also performed in high school auditoriums, St James the Less Church Hall, Mt Eliza Community Centre and George Jenkins Theatre. More recently, FTG has staged productions at the Frankston Arts Centre after it opened in 1995, and at Cube 37.

Many members have been inspired by their experiences in community theatre and have moved on to undertake studies in the field, chasing professional careers within the performing arts.

Why not invite your family and friends to book a full table to enjoy canapes on arrival, a main course and dessert for $50 a person at The Panorama Room, Best Western Frankston International, Nepean Highway, Frankston. These seats won’t last, so reserve yours now on 1300 665 377 before bookings close on Friday, January 26.

To become a member or find out about upcoming auditions and plays, visit the FTG website at frankstontheatregroup.org.au

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Early-morning farewell for ill-fated Olivebank “With top canvas gleaming in the early morning sun and straining to a fresh northerly breeze, the four-masted Finnish barque Olivebank left Port Phillip on Saturday morning with about 55,000 bags of Victorian wheat for Europe.� This is the opening sentence from an article in The Argus on January 19, 1931. The vessel would never return, and I believe she was the last square-rigger to load wheat at Port Phillip.

Olivebank had come here in June 1930 with a cargo of timber from Sweden.

After unloading the bulk of her cargo in Melbourne, she was towed to Geelong to unload the remainder before anchoring off Rippleside to await another cargo. Six months passed, however, before a wheat cargo was loaded at Williamstown. Her passage - south of New Zealand across the Southern Ocean and around Cape Horn to Ireland - took her 122 days. Many of the grain fleet made the same passage in less than 100 days but Olivebank had a reputation for making rather slow passages. She was owned by Gustaf Erikson, of Finland, who at the time

operated a fleet of 18 square-riggers that were engaged in carrying mainly timber and grain on long ocean voyages.

In the remaining years until the beginning of World War II, Olivebank loaded grain at the Gulf Ports of South Australia. In 1939 she sailed from Port Victoria to Ireland

and was ordered to Barry Docks in Wales.

After discharging her cargo there she left for her home port in Finland but struck a mine in the North Sea, sinking quickly with the loss of 13 crew. Seven survivors who clung to a yard for nearly 48 hours were rescued by a Danish fishing boat.

A four-masted barque under sail.

Olivebank, which was launched in Scotland in 1892, was a steel four-masted barque of 2824 tons with a length of just under 100m. She was able to load more than most of the vessels in the grain fleet of her time, and when she left Port Phillip in 1931 her cargo would have weighed about 4500 tons. By comparison, many of the ships that now load in Port Phillip can carry more than 60,000 tons.

We have been fortunate to have the 54m barque Tenacious based here for more than 12 months, but she left us for the UK at the start of December. How wonderful it would have been to see the Olivebank on that morning in January 1931 as she sailed away.

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Gus Broersen is happiest when he’s skiing.

In fact, keeping this Mount Martha young gun off the slopes is no easy feat.

“Once his coach, Coen, insisted he have a day off and he knew the only way that Gus would follow through would be if he took his lift pass from him,” says Gus’s mum, Tammy.

Gus, 14, had a scholarship for the Mount Hotham Freeski team for two years when he trained with Coen,

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BY KATE SEARS Danny, Martin and Al and is a member of the Volkl team. Gus went to the Perisher Winter Sports Club in the Snowy Mountains this season, where he skied every day for five weeks.

For five years in a row he has won his favourite event, the Slopestyle, at Hotham, and his greatest achievement to date was this season with a win in the Thredbo Big Air. “I am also really lucky to train with awesome coaches - Leon, Luke, Hayden and Alastair,” Gus says. “I’m going to keep working hard and hopefully I’ll get to represent my country in the future.”

While his long-term goal might be to ski for Australia, Gus has his immediate sights set on winning an international event. That’s what he was aiming for

last year before an accident derailed his plans; he was competing in the US where he achieved a second place but due to an injury had to cut his trip short. Unperturbed, he’s heading to Switzerland with Alastair in 2018.

Gus’s family manages a ski lodge at Hotham and he pretty much took to the snow from day one. “He was always playing outside, and even built a jump out the back,” Tammy says.

When they saw his commitment to the sport, Tammy and her husband, Rob, decided to enrol him in online distance education, which is ideal for when he travels overseas.

“We just want to support him,” Tammy says. “He tries and tries and tries.”

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The Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with sailing. And why wouldn’t it be, with esteemed yacht clubs in scenic settings overlooking the bay?

Port Phillip’s iconic couta boats racing off Sorrento.

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In this issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine we highlight our fabulous sailing clubs, from Daveys Bay Yacht Club and the Ranelagh Club in Mount Eliza to the iconic Mornington Yacht Club at Mornington Harbour and the scenic Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron farther south.

Did you know Blairgowrie is home to Victoria’s second largest marina? Have you heard Daveys Bay Yacht Club is one of Victoria’s oldest? There is so much learn, and to love, about the sailing culture and the sailing facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. From learn-to-sail programs for all ages and abilities to superb dining and social events by the water, we’ve got it covered.

Find out more in our special feature.

Get your sea legs If you’ve ever fancied learning to sail, Davey’s Bay Yacht Club is a great place to start.

The club hosts an active sailing program for juniors, youths and adults every Sunday from October to April, with juniors sailing in the mornings and the seniors in the afternoons.

The club has a fleet of Pacers and 420s for training and racing. Sailing,

friendship, socialising and fun are what the club is all about, and it provides a great environment for family and friends. Phone 0412 136 486 or email membership@dbyc.com.au for details.

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Summer and sailing the perfect mix Mornington Yacht Club has a lot to offer. Whether you’re a keen sailor or just a novice, young or old, or you just want to sit on the deck and watch the world go by with the award-winning The Rocks catering for your every need seven days a week, MYC has you covered!

And over the holidays the club is running the Tackers 1, 2 and 3 Learn to Sail programs for kids aged seven years and over, with accredited instructors and all gear and boats provided.

Membership isn’t necessary for your

children to learn the basics and have a lot of fun on the water.

MYC is situated next to the Mornington pier on Schnapper Point Drive, offering magnificent views over the harbour and across the bay.

Find out more by contacting the club or going to its website.

MORNINGTON YACHT CLUB A: Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington T: 5975 7001 W: morningtonyc.net.au

Marina among Victoria’s finest Victoria’s second-largest marina is also one of the state’s most scenic. Nestled in the sheltered and picturesque waters of Cameron’s Bight, the 340-berth Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Marina is a perfect year-round destination for visiting boats. At least 36 pens are designated for visitors, and there are also some pens available for sale.

Its ‘Clean Marina’ status was recently upgraded to ‘Fish Friendly’, and the

area under the public pier that the club provides has become a favourite destination for divers. All marina visitors are welcome to enjoy the fabulous club facilities, including the bar, bistro and famous deck. Find out more at bys.asn.au BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON A: 2900 Point Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie T: 5988 8453 W: bys.asn.au

Ranelagh has water-lovers covered Ranelagh Club welcomes aspiring sailors, kayakers, SUP paddle boarders, openwater swimmers, dolphin spotters, scuba divers and snorkellers, windsurfers, fishermen, powerboat drivers and beach lovers of all ages.

Whether you've sailed all your life or have never been on a boat, you're welcome to join the club at Ranelagh Beach for sailing courses as well as social and recreational activities.

During summer, the squadron hosts accredited sailing and scuba courses

for all ages and abilities. These popular courses develop leadership skills and confidence on the water.

If you are interested in sailing or scuba courses for any level of experience, please contact the office on 9787 0265 or email the sailing manager Meaghan Densley at sailing@ranelagh.com.au RANELAGH CLUB A: 3 Rosserdale Cres, Mt Eliza T: 9787 0265 W: ranelagh.com.au

Here’s to a sensational summer, Mornington Peninsula-style.

There’s a plethora of fun things to see and experience in this spectacular part of the world over the holiday season and beyond. Get your diary out because in this issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine we bring you a selection of the best. There’s so much going on, we say, that you’ll have to extend your holiday to fit it all in.

From nature-based activities to outdoor music events, country-style racing and horseback winery tours, we’ve got it all.

The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club will get your blood pumping on Australia Day as veteran Peninsula jockey Debbie Waymouth sets her sights on winning the Balnarring Cup again, almost 30 years after becoming the first female rider to do so.

Why not try sailing at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron? The squadron has learn-to-sail courses for all ages with boats, safety

gear and qualified instructors provided.

There’s even ladies-only sessions.

Enjoy blues and roots music plus amazing food and wine at the ever-popular Blues at the Briars; lock in the weekend of January 26-28 for the Frankston Waterfront Festival; and set the alarm early for Horseback Winery Tours’ unforgettable Ride and Rise Tour. This experience combines the natural wonder of the Peninsula with the exhilaration of riding a magnificent equine companion.

Locked In Escape Rooms is the newest attraction on the Mornington Peninsula, taking visitors into a world of thrills and mystery. An enticing array of emerging and established bands has been confirmed for Gig on the Green in Mount Eliza Village and Jimmy Barnes performs at the Hastings Foreshore Reserve on January 7 in a brand new summer festival!

Garden lovers are in for a treat with two special gardens opening this summer courtesy of Open Gardens Victoria, and we look forward to the 90th Red Hill Show, the Rosebud Kite Festival, The

Movie NightHire Do something different this Summer

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Mornington Art Show and Silvers Circus.

Pop into McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery for a day out - and for something

different, how about fencing or Backyard Barbie Cinema?

Check it all out in this issue.

Outdoor movie magic

If you’re stuck for a fabulous party idea this summer, why not have an outdoor movie night in your own backyard? Backyard Barbie Cinema comes to you with everything you need: a 3m inflatable screen, projector, speakers, DVD player and popcorn machine. All you need to do is pick the movie.

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Veteran Peninsula jockey Debbie Waymouth will have her sights set on winning the Balnarring Cup on Australia Day – almost 30 years after becoming the first female rider to do so.

At 62, this pioneer for women’s racing is still riding winners – she took out the first race at the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club’s Christmas meeting on December 9 – and on Friday, January 26, she’ll be out to repeat the feat on a horse trained by her daughter, Rebecca.

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1979 that female jockeys were granted official licences to compete on an equal footing against men. A decade later at Balnarring, Debbie not only won the feature race, the Balnarring Cup, but she also led the field home in her two other starts.

Since then, Balnarring has championed female jockeys; in fact, three of the six races at the Christmas meeting were won by women. So it’s fitting that trailblazing Debbie is returning for the club’s biggest meeting of the year, when crowds of 7000 people

regularly bask in the beauty of this delightfully picturesque course.

The Frankston RSL Pipe Band will march up the straight, there will be a special Australia Day ceremony and guest speakers, as well as lots of fun for the kids, food, wine from Quealy Winemakers and Underground Winery, and oncourse bookmakers and betting facilities - not to mention the Punters’ Club and raffles worth $500 cash. Become a member and get access to the members’ grandstand, carpark and toilets – and there’s more

than $1000 worth of giveaways throughout the day in the members’ draw.

The club’s next meeting is on Sunday, January 14, with an exhibition of E-Type Jags, Chris Humfrey’s animal shows and 500 showbags to give away. A fantastic bluegrass band will entertain the crowd from noon, and big fields are expected for a great day’s racing.

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Summer thrills, holiday adventure Looking for thrills this summer?

Kayak Adventures has got you covered. Whether you’re after a sensational sea kayaking escape with the seals in Sorrento or a historical Mornington/Mount Martha coastal tour, there’s excitement and breath-taking scenery around every corner.

Scheduled tours are available online, or book your own adventure with groups of 4 or more.

KAYAK ADVENTURES W: kayak-adventures.com.au T: 1300 529 252

The Sorrento sea kayak and seal swim tour includes paddling out to the seal colony after learning some basic skills you’ll even get the opportunity to swim with the seals. The Mornington Peninsula sea kayaking and cliff jump tour takes you along the coast and on to the Pillars for a jump if you’re game.

Kayak Adventures also offers tours throughout Melbourne - paddle along the Yarra and see the city from a different perspective – and sports rafting tours are available too.

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Ocean Eight stands tall on world stage A Mornington Peninsula winery has eclipsed its rivals by producing the only pinot noir to make the final stage of Tastingbook.com’s Best Wines in the World competition.

Ocean Eight’s 2015 Pinot Noir gathered 3162 votes from wine-lovers and professionals around the world to advance to the final tasting in a competition described as not only the biggest in the world but also the most difficult in which to advance. An astonishing 1.3 million votes were cast for 22,588 wines, but only 180 wines – less than 1 per cent of all those entered - received sufficient votes to advance to the final stage of judging.

Ocean Eight now joins such iconic labels as Grange, Hill of Grace and Dead Arm Shiraz in a blind tasting of the finalists, which include 45 red wines.

“It has been very pleasing over the past few years to be regarded with the best pinots produced on the Mornington Peninsula,” said the Ocean Eight winemaker. “We wait with anticipation to see how the wine compares with other Grand Crus Burgundy from Comte de Vogüé Musigny, Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot and Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin.

It is a great thrill to be considered alongside these Grand Cru Burgundy wines.”

OCEAN EIGHT VINEYARD & WINERY A: 271 Tucks Rd, Shoreham T: 5989 6471 W: oceaneight.com.au

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The Southern Peninsula in summer is one of the world’s best sailing destinations, with generally flat seas and afternoon sea breezes providing ideal sailing conditions.

And there’s no better way to enjoy it all than with Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

BYS offers many opportunities for people to discover sailing. Over summer there are learn-to-sail courses for all ages, and the boats, safety gear and qualified instructors are all provided. Tackers, which runs throughout January, is a fun national sailing program for seven to 12-yearolds, and BYS also offers Discover Sailing Experiences - two hours on the water in a 6m boat for up to four people with a qualified instructor. There are even ladiesonly sessions.

If you prefer to watch the action rather than be part of it, BYS also has you sorted.

The club is hosting the Musto Skiff World Championships on January 6, so expect about 60 of these single-handed trapezing sailers with their brightly coloured spinnakers to provide an exhilarating display and some exciting sailing just off Blairgowrie. These championships were preceded by the annual Cock of the Bay Race, when about 80 yachts arrived in Blairgowrie from Port Melbourne on Boxing Day, and the magnificent Petersville Regatta for keel boats from December 27-30. And of course yachting enthusiasts would have been able to see some of the entrants in the Volvo Ocean Race head past on their way to Melbourne for a stop-over at the end of the third leg of the round-the-world race before heading out of the bay on January 2 to start the next leg to Hong Kong.

If you would like to see the skiffs in action, know more or discover sailing for yourself, drop into the club or go to bys.asn.au BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON A: 2900 Point Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie T: 5988 8453 W: bys.asn.au Photos courtesy of Russel Bates Photography

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Welcome to Summer at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Marina Pens

January Marina Pen Rentals

Short Term – We have 36 marina pens from 10m to 20m available for short term rental all year round. There’s still some vacancies for the last two weeks of January. Mention this ad for 30% discount off our January rate. Visitors to the Marina are welcome to enjoy all the club’s great facilities including our deck and bistro, open on weekends and Thursday and Friday nights throughout the year, and 7 days a week in January.

Marina Pens for sale or rent

We have marina pens for long term lease from 10m to 20m, located in our newly extended 340 pen marina in the picturesque Cameron’s Bight.

Discover Sailing

New Sailing Members Welcome.

Let us introduce you to sailing through Discover Sailing Experiences. You can spend two hours with a qualified skipper on a small keelboat or we can help introduce you to boat owners who are looking for crew to join in the fun.

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Learn to Sail

Adults and Kids. As a nationally accredited Discover Sailing Centre we have a range of courses for adults and youth in both dinghies of the beach and keelboats from the marina.

For kids age 7-12 we have the Tackers program throughout the school holidays. We also have a devoted ladies program.

Fabulous Functions

Our Southern Waters Room, in our new club building has sensational bay views and is the perfect place for your wedding, family celebration, business meetings and conferences.

The room can be configured to suit from 20 people to groups as large as 200. And there are many catering options too.

For serious sailors or those with an interest in sailing we have some big regattas this summer.

• The finish of the Cock of the Bay Race on Boxing Day – Tuesday December 26 • The Petersville Keelboat Regatta December 27-30 • The Musto Skiff World Championships January 6-14 • The Volvo Ocean Race passes right by us December 27 and January 2

For more information contact Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, Ph 03 5988 8453 email us info@bys.asn.au or visit www.bys.asn.au

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The 90th RED HILL SHOW Saturday 10 March, 2018

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“With the overwhelming success of the inaugural cider show in 2017, we are excited for this year’s event,” says executive officer Bec Davis. “Red Hill is synonymous with apples and to celebrate this agricultural past we will be offering more cider tastings and demonstrations.”

All cider makers are invited to enter at redhillshow.com.au/cider-show For the first time in the show’s history, you can enter online – so start planting your radishes, pruning the roses and grooming the alpacas! From art and cooking to photography and poultry, there are lots of show ribbons up for

grabs – and don’t forget to get the kids involved too!

The pavilions will be filled with craft, cooking, flowers, fruit and vegetables, and the livestock competitions will let you get up close to the animals. Children can have their faces painted, have a pony ride, take a circus workshop and enjoy the petting farm. The hilarious Bata Gumboot Throw is back along with the high-flying stunts of the Mountain Boarders, and some of the country’s best woodchoppers will compete for a Victorian title. The hot chainsaw races are always a crowd favourite, while the incredible Fly Dogs will wow you with their canine agility and tricks.

For entries, inquiries and a full list of entertainment, go to redhillshow.com.au, email info@redhillshow.com.au, phone 5989 2357 and follow the Red Hill Show on Facebook and Instagram.

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Frankston’s most anticipated free summer festival is back bigger and better than ever as it celebrates 19 years of beachside fun for the whole family. The Waterfront Festival will move to February 10-11 to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay on its journey through our beautiful bayside city in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The Waterfront Festival is on Saturday, February 10, from 11am10pm; and Sunday, February 11, from 11am-8pm. Entry is free but costs apply for rides, food and amusements.

If you’re not too exhausted after two great days of fun in the sun, head into Frankston City’s shopping, arts and dining precinct where you can experience a range of cafés, restaurants, day spas, clothing boutiques and more. For those wanting to branch out a little further and fancy a day or night out at the theatre, catch a top-class performance at the Frankston Arts Centre or visit the internationally renowned art and sculptures at McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin.

Either way, be sure to put Frankston on your to-do list this summer and take advantage of our fabulous Frankston lifestyle.

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The Waterfront Festival is a much-loved community event that attracts residents and visitors to the sunsoaked beach at the Frankston Waterfront for two spectacular days of live music, beach and water sports, market stalls, delicious food, wine, cider and craft beer.

As well as the Queen’s Baton Relay on Sunday, February 11, other festival highlights throughout the weekend will include Sammy J, The Bamboos, Pierce Brothers (pictured), and more; the beer, wine and cider garden; beach and water sports; Food Truck Square festival dining; children’s entertainment; and a spectacular fireworks display.

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Daily until Wednesday 25 April Frankston Waterfront Tickets: visitfrankston.com

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Stellar Short Film Festival

Tuesday 10 April 9.30am–2pm Cruden Farm

Saturday 3 March 6–11.30pm McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery

Australian Beach Games Ventana Street Fiesta

Friday 26 to Sunday 28 January 10am–10pm Frankston Waterfront

BMX Australia National Series

Saturday 10 March 12–8pm Wells Street, Frankston

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The Waterfront Festival Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 February Saturday 11am–10pm and Sunday 11am–8pm Frankston Waterfront

Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 April 10am–2pm Frankston BMX Club

Feast at Frankston Waterfront Friday 16 to Sunday 18 March Friday and Saturday 4–10pm Sunday 12–6pm Frankston Waterfront

Good Friday in Frankston Friday 30 March 11am–3pm Frankston Waterfront

Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April See website for times Frankston War Memorial, Beauty Park and Seaford Cenotaph, Station Street

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Safety and fun at the heart of fencing club Fencing is a sport of strength and strategy that is both elegant and stylish. Mount Martha’s Touché Fencing Club provides training and competition for anyone interested in learning this traditional yet progressive sport in an encouraging and safe environment.

Predominantly focusing on the epee (duelling sword), which can be mastered by any keen sportsman or woman from the age of 10 upwards, this family friendly club has two coaches on Thursday evenings who provide constant feedback. Veteran fencer Danny Robson is the winner of the Australian Men’s Veteran national title and Murray Thompson has a physiotherapy background, which means both men bring different skills to the club’s program.

“Fencing develops a strong sense of ethics, respect and self-worth,” says club member Paul Baker. “Competing is fun, and it is great as a parent to watch your child develop into an agile and strong person who is respectful yet determined. You can compete on a national level or just develop skills. Either way, you become more focused and fit.”

Touché Fencing Club provides all the gear you’ll need to get started, including uniforms, masks and blades, and you’re welcome to come along and try first to see whether this sport is for you. There’s an introduction to fencing on the first Thursday of every month and lessons are only $10 thereafter. You can fence on a casual or social basis or book in for the whole term.

“Safety and fun are Touché Fencing Club’s top priority,” Paul says. “We are a social club that holds fundraisers and sausage sizzles, and most parents stay to watch their children’s classes. Everyone is welcome.”

En garde!

TOUCHÉ FENCING CLUB A: Osborne Primary School gym room, 120 Craigie Rd, Mount Martha T: 0405 237 658 (Rhydian) E: Rhyd.clarke@gmail.com W: touchefencingclub.org.au

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The skies above Rosebud will be ablaze with colour when the Rosebud Kite Festival returns for its 14th year on Sunday, March 11.

This year’s festival will feature maxi kites from across mainland Australia and New Zealand, including sea creatures such as dolphins, whales, stingrays and octopuses, together with winged dragons and floating astronauts. These giant kites are so large they take a string of runner kites and a team of people to get them into the air and some pretty strong cabling attached to a car or two to keep them anchored to the ground. Flying high in the sky against a backdrop of blue, they never fail to impress.

This popular family festival is packed with free family activities, circus workshops, kite workshops, a kids’ carnival, local bands on stage throughout the afternoon, roving entertainment and food stalls, and is suitable entertainment for all ages.

You can visit the festival on Saturday, March 10, for a preview of maxi kite displays from 10am-1pm before Sunday’s main event from 11am-5pm with a full program of entertainment.

For more information, visit rosebudkitefestival.com.au or phone 0403 889 559.

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The show attracts a wide range of artistic styles.

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The Urban Development Industry of Australia consulting on land-related issues and estates has recognised four of Watsons residential in the developments urban growth corridors and regional with environmental and urban Victoria, with a historical emphasis on the design awards for excellence.

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Art show continues to set standard The Mornington Art Show has established itself as the biggest and best quality art show on the Mornington Peninsula and one of the best in Victoria, according to the comments of various show judges and submitting artists.

After the resounding success of the last show, the 46th annual show will open on Thursday night, January 18, and run daily from January 19-26.

Held at the Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre at the corner of Nepean Highway and Wilsons Rd, the show attracts a wide range of valued sponsors and a great number of quality artists. Opening night will have a gala party atmosphere with an environmental theme and a display of Aboriginal totem

art. Gourmet finger food will be served by wait staff with refreshments available from our bar area. Jazz music will punctuate the evening and our feature artists, John Bredl and Kate Jenvey, will mingle with guests.

The great attraction of the show is the wide variety of genres from local and interstate artists employing a wide range of media. More than 800 paintings will be for sale at prices from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, and we are hopeful again of attracting artwork from several states.

Tickets for opening night are available online at morningtonartshow.com.au or from Farrells Bookstore in Mornington. All profits from the art show will fund a range of community and international projects of the Mornington Rotary Club.

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Roll up, roll up your sleeves and get your tickets now to avoid missing out! Mornington will host Silvers Circus from Wednesday, January 3, until Sunday, January 28.

Established in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world-class family entertainment and fun and is one of the world’s Top 10 circuses.

Silvers presents all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, and is dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all over the world.

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Monchito, as well as hoola hoops, clowns, illusionists and unicycle performers – all kept in line by the Ringmaster.

The whole family will enjoy a two-hour action-packed show that is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a classic circus experience. Witness the stunning line-up of international artists, tantalising tricks, Las Vegas-style illusions and captivating production techniques. With heating and cooling capabilities under the big top, it’s the ideal entertainment for little kids and big kids regardless of the weather.

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Locked In Escape Rooms is the newest attraction on the Mornington Peninsula and is set to take you and your group into a world of thrills, mystery and fabulous summertime fun.

Escape the heat these holidays with your family and friends at Locked In Escape Rooms. This partytime precinct is the perfect place to while away the summer days when it is too hot for the beach and you’re looking for something to do that gets your motor running. The Blackout Room has just opened and is set to impress with new props and new puzzles. The power has shut down throughout the state and players need to restart the old Carbine power station that was decommissioned in the 1970s, so make your way in the dark to unlock the door and escape. Hunt for hidden objects and clues, solve interactive puzzles, and open locked spaces to reveal what’s hidden beneath in fully airconditioned spaces where cool comfort is top priority.

Locked In Escape Rooms is suitable for all ages, although under 12s must be accompanied by an adult, and provides a unique experience that’s filled with creative challenges for all the family.

Why not get the crew together or catch up with friends over January at a place where adventure and intrigue combine to transport you to another time and place instead of the same old summer holiday happenings? Find your grandmother’s ring in Madame Jarvier’s Fortunes room where the clock keeps ticking, prove your innocence in the Wrongfully Accused room before it’s too late, or steal the magnificent Carbine Diamond in the Carbine Diamond Museum Heist room that accommodates eight people in two teams of four.

Locked In Escape Rooms provides good times with a difference. They also cater and offer drinks packages - or you can BYO so summer nights are all set to go.

Go online now to book your next gathering.

Individual or group vouchers are available. Book your sensational summertime January escape today. Lock it in!

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Spectacular Flinders gardens open on Australia Day weekend Garden-lovers are in for a treat on Saturday, January 27, when two very special gardens open with Open Gardens Victoria in Flinders.

Villa Lettisier, at 1936 Boneo Rd, boasts a formal garden designed by Paul Bangay to complement the symmetry of the Palladian architecture of this imposing cliff-top house.

A walled garden is divided into a series of rooms coming off a central axis. These provide sanctuary from the coastal wind and create a wonderful sense of intrigue. Some rooms feature roses organised by colour, with obelisks adding height and espaliered Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ adding structure. In other rooms

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visitors will find reflection ponds, manicured hedges and wisteriaclad fountains.

It is fun speculating what will come next! There is even an elegant pool set in lush grass with walls lined by fruiting figs. This rarely opened property is magnificent.

Nearby Drik Drik, at 63 Bass St, has long been a favourite of local residents, much admired for its interesting and quirky architecture, its garden and general charm. The original front garden has a simple planting scheme of low hedges, coastal tea-tree and rosemary, which allow the design of the original stone cottage and the stone front fence to shine. A highlight is a large manna gum, estimated to be up to 200 years old.

The modern extension is framed by an ornamental pear transplanted from the site of the extension and a cork oak, while a new garden bed along the driveway draws from a palette of plants that can cope with harsh coastal conditions. Echiums, clipped westringia balls and groundcovers make for an attractive tapestry of form and texture.

Villa Lettisier The rear of the property backs on to Flinders Golf Course and has a different, softer mood. Deep, curvaceous beds of trees and shrubs surround a graceful lawn and an ivycovered walkway lends mystery. Make sure to explore the walled garden behind the modern extension.

Both gardens are open from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday, January 27. Entry for adults is $10 for Villa Lettisier, $8 for Drik Drik, $5 for students and free for children under 18. Details: opengardensvictoria.org.au

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Fresh off the back of 2017’s epic festival, Blues At The Briars returns on February 24 for its sixth celebration of blues and roots music on the Peninsula.

A combination of great music, amazing food and wine, and a dedicated children’s area make this day a must.

Bring a chair or a picnic rug and soak up the vibe in the amazing rural setting of Mount Martha’s historic Briars Homestead and surrounds while listening to some of the

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best bands from Australia and abroad.

A.J. Ghent (US) fuses blues, funk, R&B and hip-hop in electrifying style. Z Star Delta (UK), described as the love child of Jimi Hendrix and Nina Simone, takes you on a personal and spiritual journey with her intense magic. Brilliant boogie pianist Ben Waters (UK) makes a triumphant return and will be joined by Derek Nash, regarded as one of the UK’s most versatile saxophonists through his work with Jools Holland, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Amy Winehouse. And that’s just for starters - keep an eye on the festival’s Facebook page and check out bluesatthebriars.com for more artist announcements.

Organisers Minx and Rob Ramsay have pulled out all

the stops with a sound and lighting upgrade for this year’s festival. The VIP area returns with amazing food and drink packages, a fully stocked bar will be open all day selling very reasonably priced drinks, and roaming performers will make appearances throughout the day and into the night.

A safe area has been created for the younger blues lovers with face-painting, balloonists, a bouncy castle, and arts and crafts so you can enjoy a worry-free festival while your kids are kept entertained. And the festival’s free for children under 14.

With disabled access, easy parking close to the gate and friendly volunteer staff on hand, Blues At The Briars promises to be a stunning day out for the whole family.

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Curator appointed sculpture park director Distinguished curator Lisa Byrne has been appointed the new director at McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery.

Lisa has an impressive and varied career as a director/curator in Victoria, NSW and the ACT across local, state and national arts organisations.

She has held significant curatorial roles in both research and practice at Monash and RMIT universities and leadership roles in several contemporary arts organisations in Australia, including the Australian Centre for Photography

and Canberra Contemporary Art Space.

Lisa was closely involved in the development of the arts and culture program for Realm, a library learning and cultural centre in the newly redeveloped Ringwood Town Square. As curator for the Maroondah City Council she was responsible for its art collection and she successfully negotiated several major cultural gift donations by leading Australian artists.

In welcoming Lisa, McClelland’s Board of Trustees also paid tribute to the vital transition work of strategic manager Maudie Palmer AO.

Framing Nature presents selected works from McClelland’s historical collection and recent acquisitions augmented by key loaned works, to explore diverse visual and conceptual approaches to nature.

Framing Nature runs until 18 March 2018

390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin T: 9789 1671

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It’s game on at Frankston Waterfront Lock in the weekend of January 26-28 for the entire family and get down to the Frankston Waterfront for free entry to a mammoth festival of live music, food trucks, sporting fun and more.

After an astoundingly successful first year in 2017, Australian Beach Games 2018 will descend on six cities in five states at six spectacular beach locations - and it all starts right here in Frankston.

Visitors can do as little or as much as they want. There are numerous sports on offer to enter as an individual or a team, or you can just come along for a bite to eat and enjoy the music and the fantastic atmosphere.

The Australian Beach Games is a great way to keep your fitness and sporting prowess going during the summer holidays while having a great time with friends.

Registrations are now open at australianbeachgames.com.au for all sorts of sports, including 3x3 basketball, netball, frisbee, touch, handball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis and more. There’s even a free chess tournament for anyone who likes to take things a little more slowly.

Imagine a weekend of playing sport on the beach with your mates, followed by a cold one and a bite to eat while listening to live music down by the pier as the sun sets. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Go to australianbeachgames.com.au for details and follow the games on Facebook @ozbeachgames and Instagram @australianbeachgames.

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Morning is dawning and the sun is just about to peek over the horizon at Balnarring Beach. Dolphins are swimming in plain sight as your horse carries you along the shoreline and into the shallows of Western Port Bay. Never before have you experienced anything like this - because until now it didn’t exist.

If you’ve been looking to extend your bucket list, have we got an addition for you. Brimming with excitement and adventure, Horseback’s Ride and Rise Tour combines the natural wonder of the Peninsula with the exhilaration of riding a magnificent equine companion.

Horseback’s Ride and Rise packages are designed for memory-making. Begin your experience riding in an intimate group along the flat and easily accessible sands of Balnarring Beach for approximately 75 minutes with qualified and friendly Horseback guides and impeccably trained horses. Then enjoy breakfast a few minutes away from Balnarring Beach at

the terrific Tulum café or an à la carte breakfast and a bathing experience at Peninsula Hot Springs.

For those wanting a later start to the day, you can still enjoy a ride and see the sights on one of Horseback’s famous Horseback

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Winery Tours. Horseback’s tour guides will take you on a journey around the Red Hill and Main Ridge hinterland region for either two or three hours, stopping off for a wine tasting or two at some of the area’s hot spots.

Hop along to the Easter egg hunt

The Easter Bunny has lost more than 30,000 eggs in Frankston – are your children ready to find them?

The Frankston Family Picnic + Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 25, will give parents the chance to create lifelong family memories with their young children in the beautiful native bushland setting of St Augustine’s School in Golf Links Rd, Frankston South, just metres from the Peninsula Link exit.

Kids will be able to search for eggs under the trees, play traditional picnic games, listen to live music and enjoy the carnival rides, and with a wide range of food and drink options available, you have all the makings of a full day of fun and laughter.

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Offering a premium equine experience at its world-class facilities, Horseback also opens up its fabulous school holiday program each holiday break. Children learn to balance on a horse and improve their riding skills while learning the basics of horse care, stable management, grooming, tacking, washing, feeding, rugging and more. All four programs are age-specific. Team Wombat (a half-day program for four to eight-yearolds), Team Koala (five to 12) and Team Kangaroo (eight to 14) cover beginner and intermediate riders. Team Dingo, a new addition to Horseback, is for 10 to 16-yearolds and includes horse-riding lessons for experienced riders.

Make this summer something special with Horseback – the first for family experiences, learning and fun.

HORSEBACK A: 356 Shands Rd, Main Ridge T: 5989 6119 FB: @horseback.com.au W: horseback.com.au E: info@horseback.com.au

Egg hunts will be divided into age groups, with numbers for each session strictly limited. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so get in early to avoid disappointment. Special discounted passes will be on sale during the launch on February 5, with all other tickets available online until sold out. The venue also allows for wet weather plans, so the fun can continue rain, hail or shine!

To find out more or sign up for ticket notifications, visit frankstonfamilypicnic. com.au, and don’t forget to also follow on Facebook and Instagram for chances to win.

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Horseback - the perfect experience this summer on the Mornington Peninsula At Horseback, you can enjoy: Horseback Winery Tours The famous 2 and 3 Hour Horseback Winery Tours are available to any level of rider wanting to see and explore the Mornington Peninsula from a new view and taste the delicious flavours along the way, including our very own cellar door, Prince Hollow Estate.

School Holiday Programs Designed especially for children aged 4 to 16, to learn how to ride or enhance their riding skills, in the half and full day programs available. A must-do activity for any child these school holidays.

Beach Riding New for Summer 2018, the Ride and Rise tour at Balnarring Beach is a breathtaking experience, riding along the beach and through the water by horseback all the while discovering this special region up close.

Private Horse Riding Lessons Learn to ride with Horseback, through their 45 minute lesson programs available to any level of rider.

Bookings can be made online, 24/7 via www.horseback.com.au

356 Shands Road, Main Ridge, Mornington Peninsula P: +61 (03) 5989 6119 E: info@horseback.com.au

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An enticing array of emerging and established bands has been confirmed for Gig on the Green in Mount Eliza Village on Saturday, February 3.

amazing, foot-tapping festival. It’s all about bringing the community together, and it’s the community that makes our little Village so special!

Gig on the Green is brought to you by the Mount Eliza Chamber of Commerce.

Details: facebook.com/GigontheGreen3930

Visitors to the free community festival will be spoilt for choice, no matter what their tastes. The line-up includes Blues Mountain, The Ben Whiting Band (above), SugaTree (right), Ben Jansz, Delsinki, Young Vincent, Chango TRee, Simon Phillips, Slumplifter, Andy Phillips, Pete Millar Duo, Jackie Sannia and the evergreen Captain Spalding.

Based on the Village Green outside Canadian Bay Hotel, the music will run from 2-8pm outdoors, with supporting performances in local cafes and restaurants ‘til late. A family activity zone will be based in nearby Rotary Park.

So leave the car at home and head into the heart of Mount Eliza to enjoy another

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Music Festival in the Village SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2 – 8PM

Young Vincent - Blues Mountain - Delsinki - Ben Whiting Band SugaTree - Ben Jansz - Jackie Sannia - Slumplifter - ChangoTRee Simon Phillips - Pete Millar Duo - Annie Pinzone - Oskar Proy Captain Spalding - Kez and Co. - Andy Phillips - Maddie Lucy 4 stages plus a kids activity area NEW NAME – SAME

FREE FUN IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE!

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If you’re looking for a premium arts precinct on the Mornington Peninsula, look no further.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine thought you’d like to know that the iconic township of Flinders is the place for all things gallery.

Take the time this summer to spend the day whiling away the hours as you peruse the galleries in Cook St. You’ll be surprised and inspired by the fabulous selection of art available. This art-lover’s seaside paradise showcases a huge range of exceptional paintings and sculptures.

What a way to spend the day - sunshine, sea breeze and art for art’s sake. Take some home with you to mark the day. Here’s some of what’s on offer. Enjoy!

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Northside Gallery is operated by two artists, Ria Brenchley and Selina Mitchell, who together offer a diverse collection of two and three-dimensional pieces.

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Selina Mitchell’s works include combinations of painting, printmaking, photography, drawing and sculpture.

They are daringly different, fun and fearless, and unashamedly unique.

All of Selina’s pieces are exhibited exclusively at Northside Gallery.

Catalogues of her work are available to view and discuss.

Ph. 0499 911 121

Ria paints Mornington Peninsula landscapes and seascapes, including animals and people within these settings. Her finished works can be purchased as original paintings, limited-edition prints, art cards and homewares. Ria says: “I particularly enjoy painting animal portraits, from small family pets to large cattle and horses. I also offer commissioned paintings from favourite family photos, which make wonderful gifts and cherished memories. The handson approach of guiding clients from concept design through to finished product is very satisfying.”

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Experience shows in evocative works Mike ‘Ringo’ Rings began his career in New Zealand in 1973, creating artwork for the surf and tourist industry in a large screenprinting business.

He had two successful solo exhibitions in Wellington before moving to Sydney, where he worked for David Jones’ advertising department as an illustrator and graphic designer.

From there, he travelled Australia, picking up work at many art studios and selling his paintings at markets. Encouraged by his sales and the positive public response to his work, Ringo decided to concentrate more fully on his art.

After a short trip to Europe, Ringo eventually settled in Melbourne and established his business, Ringo Art. His clients included Nissan Australia, Tattersall’s, Business Council of Australia and McMillan Publishing, and his art was reproduced on cards, coasters, fridge magnets and tea-towels and sold Australia-wide.

In the past few years he has also painted more than 300 murals around Melbourne and has been an artist in residence at schools across the state.

The People’s Choice Award winner at the 2008 Beaumaris Art Show, Ringo can now be found at his new gallery in Flinders, where he continues to add to his catalogue of artwork and sells his paintings.

MIKE RINGS ART GALLERY A: 43 Cook St, Flinders T: 0438 961 957 W: ringoart.com.au

Destination sculpture at Manyung Gallery Group’s new Flinders space has secured its place as the dramatically different sculpture destination on the Mornington Peninsula. With an impressive range of single dimension, three-dimensional and kinetic sculptural works on exhibit, this gorgeous gallery in the heart of Flinders presents exclusive individual works of art created by Peninsula and Australia-wide sculptors.

Currently, with more than 70 sculptural works, rotated both inside and outside the art space, Manyung Gallery Flinders offers unique sculpture that makes an unmistakable statement. Bronze, ceramic, glass, wood, wire and stainless steel merge alongside copper, tin and mixed media to provide something for every lover of this inspiring art form in an environment ideal for the perusal of sculpture.

Visit Manyung Gallery Flinders in the magnificent Flinders village to view a wide selection of large bronze sculptures from master sculptor Stephen Glassborow, including his Hi Horse, Frequent Flyer Wings, Cherub and the amazing Cockie. Glassborow’s work is large and majestic and fits perfectly into Flinders, Portsea or Sorrento seaside abodes and/or their gardens. Other sculptors exhibiting include Maria Coyle, Darren Gilbert, Brigit Heller, Paul Mutimer, Andrew Kasper, Ulric Steiner, Charles Wilcox, Christina Metelli, Rob Davey, Rudi Jass, Jennyfer Stratman, Annie Glass, Andre Sardone, David Hobday and Donal Molloy Drum.

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The large landscape exhibition 20/20 A Sense of Place returns as Whistlewood Gallery’s January show. Richly explorative in style, media and subject matter, the show was pioneered last summer and received a great response. It comprises a broad diversity of contemporary landscape art by 30 artists from around Australia with more than 60 paintings, ochres, barks, 3D, works on paper, Perspex and other media.

“Featured are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists whose work shows a particular connection to place,” says co-curator Susan McCulloch.

As the long-time home of the McCulloch family of art writers, curators, critics and gallery directors, Whistlewood has hosted many of Australia’s most famous landscape artists over more than six decades.

Today’s artists include those with well-established careers, such as the Mornington Peninsula-based John Anderson, Miodrag Jankovic and Stephen May, Sydneybased Michael Fitzjames and Sally West, Far North Queensland’s Rosella Namok, Samantha Hobson and

Here’s some fantastic news – the hottest new event on the entertainment calendar is coming to Frankston City!

Created by three friends – Carly, Jasmine and Sarah – the Stellar Short Film Festival is a premium outdoor festival being held on Saturday, March 3, on the lawns of the stunning McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin.

Stellar will showcase the best awardwinning Australian short films from 2017, with entries by invitation only. Films will compete on the night for prizes, with winners selected by a panel of judges made up of high-profile creatives, as well as an audience choice award. The charismatic Stellar MC is actor/producer/ director/writer Scott Major, and there’s an exciting line-up of judges to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Claudine Marzik, Melbourne printmaker Martin King, Victorian painters David Beaumont and Adriane Strampp, the Kimberley’s Shirley Purdie and Betty Carrington, street artist and printmaker Tom Civil, and both awardwinning and emerging Aboriginal artists such as the Ken

family, Robert Fielding and others from the APY Lands, WA, Queensland, Arnhem Land, Utopia and the NT. Newcomers include Tasmanian artist Jillian Catto, whose mixed media abstracts were made on the land itself with paper placed on the earth and branches used as drawing tools, and Kimberley painter Lindsay Malay, whose textured ochres meld the traditional and contemporary.

Three-dimensional works include ceramic Bagu firemaker sculptures from Girringun, Queensland, while the upstairs gallery features paintings by Papunya Tjupi artists of the NT. “The range of works and diversity of artists’ cultural backgrounds makes for a vibrantly different survey of landscape art,” says Susan.

20/20 A Sense of Place opens on Saturday, January 6, at 3pm and runs to February 4. It’s open daily until January 14, and from January 15 on Fridays-Sundays, 11am-4pm.

WHISTLEWOOD | Contemporary Australian Art A: 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham T: 5989 8282 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au W: mccullochandmcculloch.com.au PICTURED: Tasmanian artist Jillian Catto’s Isis in the Midnight Garden, 95cm x 91cm

relax with an afternoon of musical entertainment from DJ Nige – complete

with drinks before the screenings, plus receive a gourmet show bag, have access

with his 1970 Kombi van – as well as play lawn games or wander around the park before enjoying the films and their gourmet picnic pack. VIP ticket holders will indulge in a cocktail-style dinner party

to the indoor gallery, a VIP bar, special entertainment, reserved seating, and an invitation to the Stellar after-party.

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gourmet-flavoured popcorn, cookies, fudge, cupcakes and more from local producers, as well as a selection of local wines, beers, and coffee available for purchase.

Stellar is proudly supported by major sponsor Illumin8, the Mount Eliza accounting firm with a whole lot of personality. Tickets are on sale now at stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au

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arts events leisure The Mornington Peninsula has long been a muse and haven for artists. Now the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has brought together masterpieces by the likes of Eugene von Guérard, John Perceval and Albert Tucker in Coast: The Artists’ Retreat – Cape Schanck to Point Nepean. It’s open until February 18. Also on display over summer is Glass: Art Design Architecture, a touring exhibition showcasing 23 outstanding projects by contemporary Australian artists, designers and architects. Visitors can enjoy free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm, curator talks are run on January 16 and 27, and there are also school holiday workshops, artist talks and excursions.

Visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au to find out more.

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One of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers is coming to Frankston for two sensational shows.

Silvie Paladino is well-known to TV viewers from her appearances on Carols

By Candlelight and has performed throughout Australia, Asia and London’s West End. Accompanied by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will entertain you with songs from her vast repertoire, including classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.

The Voice of Silvie Paladino is at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, February 9, at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are $20 and can be booked on theFAC.com. au, in person at the centre or by calling 9784 1060. Complimentary refreshments will be served before each show, and you can make a day of it and enjoy a two-course lunch at noon – a perfect opportunity for groups and clubs to catch

up. Seats will fill up fast so it’s best to book early.

FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au

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Spectacular paintings and sculptures on show at Flinders and Sorrento all Summer

BY LIZ ROGERS

It’s well worth the pilgrimage to the southern tip of the Peninsula this January to experience Manyung Gallery Group’s Grandé upstairs space on Ocean Beach Rd, where especially large art is presented for private viewings. This premium art destination has been purpose-built for confidential showings of exceptional and often highly collectable art.

Manyung Gallery Group is proud to present paintings sized up to 2.5m by major Australian painters including Christobel Blackman, Terrence Hadler, Carole Foster and Miertje Skidmore for private viewing over summer. Manyung Gallery Grandé’s presentation of many well-respected artists’ works secures its position as a leader among Victorian galleries in attracting major works of note and imminent collectability.

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If you are a passionate art collector, an enthusiast or a Portsea or Sorrento resident who is looking to delve into the world of art collection this summertime, Manyung Gallery Group can certainly assist you. Call the gallery to secure a private viewing of a body of work especially prepared for you.

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Visit manyunggallery.com.au to view over 150 artists and 2000 works online 37 Cook Street. Specialist sculptural gallery

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is screening a half-hour version of the movie A Plastic Ocean in a bid to raise awareness of the need to protect the Peninsula’s environment.

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During its four-year production period, A Plastic Ocean was filmed in 20 locations around the world and documents the global effects of plastic pollution. It also introduces actions we can take and policy solutions that can, if implemented in time, change things for the better.

The screenings are on Thursday, January 4, at Mornington Council Chambers, 2 Queen St, Mornington; Thursday, January 11, at Rye Civic Hall, 12 Napier St, Rye; and Thursday, January 18, at Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud. Each screening begins at 6.30pm and will be followed by a short open discussion forum.

The council has committed to become carbonneutral by 2021 and to help the community prepare to cope with changing environmental conditions in the future.

Photo courtesy of Plastic Oceans Foundation (plasticoceans.org)

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by Angela Russo

Exhibition 10 Nov - Jan 28 White Hill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana Gallery & Cafe open Fri - Sun 11 - 5. whitehillart.com.au • angelarussoartworks.com

The Memories Exhibition by artist Angela Russo has a collection of works of Italian scenes and musicians which evoke memories of places the artist has visited and musical experiences she has attended.

Such a wonderful show reveals why art is about connecting to the beauty of life, the memories of wonderful places we have visited and experiences we have enjoyed.

“The Italian Landscape Collection is comprised of artworks of diverse sites in Italy experienced by myself or my family,” Angela says. “The artworks that evoke special memories for me are the ones of Alicudi and Lipari islands that are part of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily.

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Those memories are particularly special now that my father has passed. I look at those artworks and reflect on the time I visited those sites with my father while he shared the wonderful stories of his family’s history dating back to the early 1800s.”

The Musical Collection is about the sweet memories that music creates. “Music is about the connection with others, the enjoyment, the fun and the celebration. Music brings joy to life.”

The Memories Exhibition is open Friday to Sunday from 11am-5pm until January 28 at Whitehill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana. Phone 5931 0146 or visit whitehillart.com. au or angelarussoartworks.com for details. Don’t miss it!

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Summer Exhibition Coolart

Rhonda Gray - Girl With the Sapphire Earrings 122 x 76cm Oil on Linen

Cool art at Coolart Without Pier Gallery presents its ninth annual Summer Exhibition at Coolart Wetlands Homestead in Somers.

Opening on Saturday, January 13, the exhibition will run through to Sunday, January 28, and feature more than 150 paintings, limited-edition works on paper and photographs – all of which are for sale. The exhibition is further enhanced by the beautiful hand-blown glass works of James McMurtrie, Eamonn Vereker and Sean O’Donoghue and the driftwood wall sculptures of Charles Wilcox.

The Summer Exhibition is presented in the upstairs area of the Homestead where a gallery-like space enhances the art and provides the visitor and buyer with a magnificent setting in which to view this wonderful selection of affordable Australian art. Delivery and installation is free on the Mornington Peninsula and metro Melbourne, and you can trial the works at home free of charge and with no obligation.

Without Pier Gallery is located in the City Of Bayside and has an enviable reputation for quality and diversity in the representation of established and emerging Australian artists.

Don’t miss this wonderful exhibition and picnic in the grounds at Coolart – it’s a summer must. For more details, phone Without Pier Gallery director Terry Earle on 0419 541 892.

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13 - 28 January 10am-4pm Daily Coolart Homestead Lord Somers Rd Somers

ALL PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY & GLASS FOR SALE

Robyn Rankin - Must me True as True is Love 45 x 45cm Acrylic on Canvas

Enquiries Terry Earle 0419 541 892 enquiries@withoutpier.com.au

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Jade Nye’s back. From Sydney. And Byron Bay. This Mornington songbird recently packed up her bags and guitar, took a plane to the land of the Sydney Opera House, sun and speed to sing for her supper in Bondi and found that meals can sometimes be lean. Competition. Musos on every street corner. They stamp their ground and won’t budge up north.

Busking is big business in Sydney and time is fleeting. In Melbourne, punters stop and listen. In Sydney, it’s all go, go, go. She explains.

“I went for the experience, to see how different musicians applied themselves and what types of music the public listen to. It was hard to find a spot and I didn’t have an amplifier. Trying to connect with passers-by who always seemed to be rushing somewhere was tough. The pace was more relaxed in Byron Bay, but there were three times as many buskers competing with each other. Busking at the Main Street Market in Mornington in the summertime is very different.”

Jade used to run around as a tiny tot in Long Island, New York, singing the US national anthem The Star-Spangled Banner. That’s

when music made its mark. Now 18, her velvet voice stings like a long-lost love trying to find its way home. It hits you hard, then softens and soothes with deep and powerful tones. She’s just finished her first year of a Bachelor of Music majoring in jazz and improvisation at the Victorian College of the Arts after completing Year 12 at Padua College in 2016.

“I started piano lessons at about eight and saxophone in grade seven after learning clarinet. Voice is my main instrument, but I want to be able to produce my own sound completely. Becoming proficient on drums is next on the agenda. I play bass. I love singing covers, but I write originals too.”

After performing with punk band Learn to Fly and more recently with the Mornington Peninsula’s 59ers at the Main Street Festival and the Dromana Drive-In on New Year’s Eve, Jade is set to rock it. This dark-haired jazz/ funk/punk saxophone-playing crooner is just as driven playing and singing Patti Smith, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis and Amy Winehouse as the Misfits, Ornette Coleman and her own bewitching originals. She’s a visual artist too.

Watch this space. You’re yet to hear the deeper shades of Jade. Check her out at facebook.com/pg/jadenyemusic/ photos/?ref=page_internal, youtube.com/ channel/UCRUjLRmaDOmrfnfYtFVXTYQ, jadenye.bandcamp.com/releases, and soundcloud.com/user-526644930

We call it yarn bombing. Some call it guerrilla knitting, kniffiti or urban knitting. Whatever you wish to call it, who doesn’t enjoy a bit of Christmas-themed street art during the silly season?

Mt Eliza Village traders got into the yarn bombing spirit for Christmas, decorating street trees in crocheted yarn ahead of Santa’s arrival. Mount Eliza North Primary joined the action with students, parents, grandparents, carers and teachers creating beautiful yarn crafts to yarn bomb a Village Christmas tree. They finger knitted, French knitted, crocheted, weaved and more. Talk about community spirit.

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New venue for popular festival Make sure you block out Sunday, March 25, in your diary so you can join in the fun at the MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival 2018.

This family-friendly event will be held at a new venue - the Mount Eliza Regional Park on Two Bays Rd, a well-known and much loved location for the community. The festival will promote the importance of health and wellness in our community while raising awareness of the blood cancer multiple myeloma and much-needed funds for Myeloma Australia.

Festival director Geoff Nyssen and his volunteer committee are looking forward to hosting the festival for the second time. “We are very grateful to our local

community and for our returning gold sponsors Ritchies Mt Eliza and Peninsula Hot Springs, and our community partner Ryman Healthcare,” Geoff says. “It’s very exciting to now have an event date and a great new location for everyone to enjoy.”

Registrations to take part in the 5km and 10km trail run/ walk are now open via mymounteliza.org.au – and you can register as an individual or as a team. When you do register for the fun run, you will be asked to sign up and fundraise for Myeloma Australia – and everyone who sets up a fundraising page will be eligible to win great prizes!

The festival will also feature fun kids’ activities, great food vendors, community exhibitions, live music on stage and much more.

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JANUARY GIG GUIDE FRIDAY 5 JANUARY Peninsula Summer Music Fest - Various Venues Sam O’Connell– Hickinbotham Winery 6pm Raised by Eagles - MOTH 7.30 Sugatree – The SoundBar 9pm SATURDAY 6 JANUARY Peninsula Summer Music Fest - Various Venues Rob Papp - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Marty Nelson-Williams – Zigis Bar Flinders 5pm Sister Sister - Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 7 JANUARY The Warrains – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Alana Wilkinson – The Brewery 2pm James Vincent Trio – GPO Hotel 3pm President Roots – The SoundBar 8.30pm Matt Katsis – Gods Kitchen 5pm FRIDAY 12 JANUARY Jack The Fox – Zigis Bar Flinders Whiskey Gypsies – Brass Razu 8.30 Matt Katsis – The SoundBar 9pm Q Band – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 13 JANUARY Ninch Festival – St Andrews Beach Little Sister – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Mojo Pearls – GPO Hotel 8pm Amnesia Blues Band – Gods Kitchen 8pm Size Matters – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 14 JANUARY The Midwayers – Trims Frankston 12.30 Live Music with Lexi – Green Olive at Red Hill 1pm Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Laura Eloise – The Brewery 2pm Chris Hamish & Finn Swayn – GPO Hotel 3pm FRIDAY 19 JANUARY Jourdain & Jack – Brass Razu 8.30pm Jesse Valach & Blues Mountain – The SoundBar 9pm Right Brothers – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 20 JANUARY Don Palmara – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Aaron Pollock – Zigis Bar Flinders 5pm Ben Whiting – Gods Kitchen 8pm Single Income – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 21 JANUARY The Jump Devils - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Coco Michelle – The Brewery 2pm Kevin Falkenberg – Gods Kitchen 5pm The Beautiful Girls – The Grand Hotel 8pm FRIDAY 26 JANUARY Phil Para – Hickinbotham Winery Adam Harpaz – Zigis Bar Flinders 5pm Two Phase – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 27 JANUARY James Franklin - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Taking Cover – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 28 JANUARY The Midwayers – The Briars Sunday Sessions 5pm Jouls Bolt & The Redeemers – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm

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To listen to them, you may find it hard to pinpoint where The Midwayers get their influences.

Peninsula-born brothers Brendon and Tyson create intimate soundscapes, melding organic acoustics and electronica, topped by shimmering, angelic vocal harmonies that reflect intelligence and philosophy.

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The Midwayers’ latest record, Winter Vol.1, represents a fraction of the maturity the brothers portray with their poetic lyrics and rebellious subject matter. But Winter Vol.1 is the fourth and final of four concept records the brothers have released in the past 12 months, beginning with Spring Vol.1 in October 2016. All songs were written and recorded within three months, give or take, and independently released on all platforms.

The Midwayers already have plans for a full-length album in 2018 and will return to the studio early in the year to record the first single, which will coincide with a 17-gig tour crammed into three weeks in June/July.

Most recently, live shows have been the priority, as 2016-2017 was completely focused on studio experience, finding the sound and the right members. After five drummers and multiple other tryouts, The Midwayers decided to stay as a three-piece with no drummer and start utilising loops and Ableton.

The Midwayers are performing throughout the Peninsula and around Victoria from now until late June, when they will focus on writing and recording the rest of their debut full-length album for release later next year. Details: info@themidwayers.com and themidwayers.com

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arts events leisure MORNINGTON PENINSULA BLUES EVENTS PTY LTD PROUDLY PRESENTS

The Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions is back. The Peninsula’s boutique live blues event, now in its fourth year, is attracting an enthusiastic following and returns on Saturday, March 3, at the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington.

Summer 18 will feature four of Australia’s best blues musos - Jimi Hocking, Lloyd Spiegel, Iseula Hingano and Dan Dinnen.

The unique sessions format has each artist interchanging in an acoustic first half and electric second half with a guest rhythm section comprising Karl Willibrandt on bass and Tim Burnham on drums.

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The intimate theatre/nightclub vibe of the venue where blues fans are seated at tables provides a rare opportunity to see these great artists in combination and up close and represents a unique live music experience on the Peninsula.

The popular Red Hill Brewery will provide local wine and craft beer on tap, with delicious food from Brazilian Bites and wood-fired pizza that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your table. With just 25 tables and 250 tickets available, sessions director Patrick Elliget suggests that blues fans secure a spot asap at morningtonpeninsulabluessessions.com The Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions is definitely a not-to-be-missed, worldclass blues event on the Peninsula.

A UNIQUE SERIES OF LIVE BLUES EVENTS SHOWCASING WORLD CLASS BLUES ARTISTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA

SATURDAY MARCH 3, 2018 PENINSULA COMMUNITY THEATRE • WILSONS RD, MORNINGTON

A UNIQUE SERIES OF LIVE BLUES SHOWCASING LLOYD SPIEGEL JIMI HOCKING ISEULAEVENTS HINGANO DAN DINNEN WORLD CLASS BLUES ARTISTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA

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PENINSULA COMMUNITY THEATRE • WILSONS RD, MORNINGTON

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS. KARL WILLIBRANDT TIM BURNHAM / • MC MARKHOCKING MISSON LLOYD &SPIEGEL JIMI

7PM 11PMTICKETS AVAILABLE www.trybooking.com/329215 FROM / DAN DINNEN ISEULA HINGANO 7PM -- 11PM

STRICTLY LIMITED TO 250 PEOPLE FOR YOUR COMFORT DOORS OPEN AT 6PM DOORS OPEN AT 6PM KARL WILLIBRANDT & TIMMAX, BURNHAM • MC MARK MISSON THIS EVENT WILL BE FULLY LICENSED. BEER, WINE & FOOD WILL BE AVAIL ABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE NIGHT. STRICTLY OVER 18S ONLY

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JANUARY 2018 EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; www.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; www.mmmanglican.org.au

Reserve, Balnarring; Gates open 6.30pm; Tickets from $10, Children U5 free; www.stringybarkcinema.com.au FRIDAY JANUARY 5 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Information Talk & Viewing of Stars 8pm; The Briars, Mt Martha; www.mpas.asn.au; 0419 253 252 SATURDAY JANUARY 6 Blessing of the Waters – 9.30am-5pm; Frankston Waterfront

EVERY THURSDAY-SUNDAY Elsie + Hugo Photography Exhibition The Big Shed Balnarring; 2996 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring.

Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm

SATURDAY–SUNDAY JANUARY 6-14 The Musto Skiff World Championships Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, 2900 Pt Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie; www.bys.asn. au; 5988 8453

THURSDAY EVENINGS TIL APRIL Live Music Thursdays @ Peninsula Hot Springs The Bath House cafe comes alive with music performed by a local artist; 6.30–8.30pm; Springs Lane, Fingal; www.peninsulahotsprings.com

SATURDAY–SUNDAY JAN 6-FEB 4 Whistlewood Gallery presents 20/20 A Sense of Place 2018 – www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au;

SATS & SUNDAYS UNTIL JANUARY 13 Summer Sundowners on the Vineyard Hop along to Rare Hare on Saturdays and Sundays for summer sundowners on the lawn; 166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North; noon–5pm; 5931 2500 UNTIL JANUARY 10 PLOS - The Little Mermaid Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston; $39-52; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au UNTIL JANUARY 28 Memories by Angela Russo White Hill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana; Gallery & café open Fri-Sun 11am5pm; www.whitehillart.com.au; www. angelarussoartworks.com Frozen Wonderland Real Ice Skating Rosebud Central Shopping Centre, 35 Wannaeue Place, Rosebud; day and evening sessions: cost $18; frozenwonderland.com.au UNTIL APRIL 25 Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition – Frankston Waterfront; visitfrankston.com WED–SUNDAY JANUARY 3-28 Silvers Circus – Bata Shoe Grounds, 1158 Nepean Hwy, Mornington; adults $30, children from $20; 0413 844 241 or 0413 880 044 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY JANUARY 3-5 Stringybark Cinema Emu Plains

SUNDAY JANUARY 7 Seaside Scavenge Beach Clean Up 2018 Rye Foreshore, Point Nepean Rd, Rye; 10-3pm; 0434 026 549 Under The Southern Stars - Hastings Foreshore Reserve, Marine Parade, Hastings; new summer festival headlined

by Jimmy Barnes; 1-10pm; cost; $109; underthesouthernstars.com.au SUNDAY - SATURDAY JANUARY 7-13 Sorrento Art Show 2018 - Sorrento Community Centre, McFarlane Drive, Sorrento; cost $5; sorrentoartshow.com MONDAY JANUARY 8 Twilight Jazz with Cryens at Montalto: Peninsula Summer Music Festival Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove, 33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South; 7-10pm; lawn ticket $65; online bookings essential via trybooking.com MONDAY – FRIDAY JANUARY 8-12 The Peninsula Youth Music Society presents it’s 38th Annual Summer Music School – Musicians ages 5-19 with little to no experience; Mt Eric Secondary College, Robinsons Rd, Frankston South; 5975 8841; www. peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au Hot Arts for Cool Kids Frankston Arts Centre; suits 4-12 years; 10am -12.30pm; tickets $15, adults free; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au WED–FRIDAY JANUARY 10-12

Are you game to make a suncatcher to hang in your window? Hastings Library, 7 High St, Hastings; 11am-noon; free but bookings essential; 5950 1710

FRIDAY JANUARY 12 Are you game to make a suncatcher to hang in your window? Rosebud Library, McDowell St, Rosebud; free but bookings essential; 59501230

FRIDAY JANUARY 19-26 46th Annual Mornington Rotary Art Show Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 10am – 5pm; cost $8; morningtonartshow.com.au

SATURDAY JANUARY 13 Rye Gift & Family Fun Day 2018 RJ Rowley’s Reserve, 19 Melbourne Rd, Rye; 10-6.30pm; $10; 0414 564 531

SATURDAY JANUARY 20 Portsea Swim Classic 2018 Jarman Oval, Point Nepean Rd, Portsea; 8am4pm; cost $65; portseasurf.com.au; 0412 131 009

Crime Writing Workshop Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington; 10.30am – 12.30pm; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo Pt Nepean Quarantine Station, Portsea; Tea Tree Enclosure $95pp, The Provincial Home Living Polo Lounge $160pp, Polo Club Point Nepean Marquee $140pp; www. portseapolo.com.au SUNDAY JANUARY 14 Shakespeare in the Wines Gates open 4pm, performance at 5pm; Crittenden Estate, 25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana; Bookings essential; 5987 3800; www. crittendenwines.com.au Balnarring Races Balnarring Racecourse, 58 Coolart Rd, Balnarring; adults $10, children U18 free, gates open 10am, www.balnarringraces.com MONDAY JANUARY 15 On the Edge: Cape Schank And Lighthouse Tour with Coast Artists Kerrie Poliness and MPRG Curator Danny Lacy 9.30am-12.30pm; Members $12, General $15 incl half hour tour; meet at Cape Schanck Lighthouse 9.30am; Bookings ess; www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au; 5950 1580 TUESDAY JANUARY 16 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Frankston Arts Centre, $30-$40; 10am; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au TUESDAY & WED JANUARY 16-17 MPRG Kids: Sea creatures rock!

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Res, Dunns Rd, Mornington; 10amnoon; $12; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au THURSDAY JANUARY 18 A Plastic Ocean Movie Screening Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Pt Nepean Rd, Mornington; 6.30-7.30pm; free THURS–TUESDAY JANUARY 18-23 Peninsula Woodturners 10am-4pm; McClelland Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drv, Langwarrin; www. pwguild.org.au; 0412 294 001 FRIDAY JANUARY 19

VCE folio development workshop Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington; 10am – 2pm; cost $25; 5950 1580; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au The Rocks presents Big Italian Night The Rocks Mornington, 1 Schnapper Pt Drv, Mornington; 7pm; Italian Feast & Live Music $125pp, incl 4 course meal & spritz on arrival; Tickets 5973 5599 TUESDAY JANUARY 23 Are you game to make a suncatcher to hang in your window? Somerville Library, 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville; 2.30-3.30pm; free but bookings essential; 5978 0834 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 Circus Fun for Everyone Introduction to circus skills for 5-8 year olds and 9-13 year olds; $20-$25; Frankston Arts Centre; 10.30am-12pm for 5-8 years and 1pm - 3pm for 9-13 years; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au St Olaf Band with Royal Australian Navy Band Frankston Arts Centre; 7.30pm; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au THURSDAY JANUARY 25 One Day Artist Camp, Guided by Police Point Artist in Residence, David Hugh Thomas 10am-3pm; Members $25, Gen $30 incl morning tea & artist tuition, BYO lunch; Police Point Shire Park, Pt Nepean; Bookings Ess; www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au; 5950 1580 Ben Portsmouth Is Elvis 2018 World Tour The King Is Back; Frankston Arts Centre; $59-69; 8pm; artscentre. frankston.vic.gov.au FRIDAY JANUARY 26 Balnarring Cup at Balnarring Races Balnarring Racecourse, 58 Coolart Rd, Balnarring; adults $10, children U18 free, gates open 10am, www. balnarringraces.com Australia Day Hastings Foreshore 9am-2pm; Emu Plains Market on the foreshore, free BBQ, free kids activities

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Fri 9 Feb, 10.30am & 1.30pm Silvie will entertain with songs from her vast repertoire, including classics from musicals and songs of inspiration.

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Fri 9 Mar, 10.30am & 1.30pm A modern take on the most popular of the Gilbert & Sullivan musicals with the pirates clashing swords and trading barbs.

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& live entertainment Australia Day Mornington Park 3pm9.30pm; non-stop music, food stalls, amusement rides, free kids activities, street parade and fireworks Mt Eliza Village Green 9am-12.30pm; free BBQ breakfast, kids activities, raffle, live music along with the local CFA Australia Day Dromana Foreshore 8am-1pm; free breakfast, arts & crafts, animal farm and live entertainment

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8 Responding to the landscape conversation, in-depth conversation with artists and the curator 5-6.30pm; Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington; Members $8, General $12, incl exhibition entry; bookings essential; www.mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au; 5950 1580

Australia Day Rye Foreshore 12.30pm-9.30pm; free community sausage sizzle, local entertainment and activities, fireworks from Rye Beach Australia Day Sorrento Bowls Club 10am-3.30pm; morning tea, loads of activities for the kids, barefoot bowls with raffles & prizes Australia Day Sorrento-Portsea RSL 11am-6pm; free BBQ lunch & live bands Dromana Free Tennis Day Dromana Tennis Club, Marna St, Dromana; 9-11am; free; 0414 656 267 Australia Day at The Rocks Mornington The Rocks Mornington, 1 Schnapper Pt Drv, Mornington; Limited a la carte menu in dining room or party on our deck $55pp; Book now 5973 5599 FRIDAY – SUNDAY JANUARY 26-28 Australian Beach Games 10am-10pm; Frankston Waterfront. Register to play basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, beach volleyball & more; live music, food trucks, beach bars & more; www. australianbeachgames.com.au

Open Gardens Victoria – 1936 Boneo Rd, Flinders; 10am-4.30pm; $10 (U18 free), students $5; www. opengardensvictoria.org.au Open Gardens Victoria 63 Bass St, Frankston; 10am-4.30pm; $8 (U18 free), students $5; www.

SUNDAY JANUARY 28 Safety Beach Sufferfest Triathlon Marine Parade, Safety Beach; 6am11am; sufferfesttri.com TUESDAY JANUARY 30

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 Gig on the Green Mount Eliza 2-8pm, facebook.com/gigonthegreen3930 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery presents Young at Art – Coastal Creations; 10-11am or 11.30-12.30pm; $5/child, carers free; Bookings Essential; www.mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au; 5950 1580

Australia Day Rosebud Village Green 8.30am-1pm; 5.3km run/walk or 10km run, free community breakfast, live entertainment & loads of kids’ activities on the foreshore

SATURDAY JANUARY 27 Curator’s floor talk: Exploring the Coastline with Danny Lacy 3-3.45pm; Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington; Free with exhibition entry; bookings pref; www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au; 5950 1580

The KeepCup Story Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington; 5-6.30pm; members $25, guests $30, includes a glass KeepCup ($24 value), drinks and nibbles; 5950 1580

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9 Frankston Arts Centre presents The Voice of Silvie Paladino 10.30am & 1.30pm; Tickets $20; Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au FRIDAY – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9-11 Peninsula Short Film Festival The Village Green Rosebud; www. peninsulashortfilmfestival.com.au FRIDAY-SUNDAY FEB 9-MARCH 4 The Black + White Show Whistlewood, 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham; www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au; 5989 8282 SAT-SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10-11 The Waterfront Festival Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-8pm; Frankston Waterfront SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay from 4.30pm; www.visitfrankston.com FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 Out of the Furnace: A Unique Dining Experience with Glassblower Leisa Wharington 7-10.30pm; Members $120, General $130; The Studio & Co, 200 Marine Parade, Hastings; Bookings Essential; www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov. au; 5950 1580 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 Blues at the Briars Gates open 11am; Tix www.bluesatthebriars.com MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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THOMAS MURRAY AND THE UPSIDE DOWN RIVER Sat 10 Mar, 7.30pm A thrilling new Australian drama where deep friendships are tested, and secrets, long buried, are finally awakened.

Tickets: $27 - $57

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Stringybark Cinema Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring; Gates open 6.30pm; Tickets from $10, Children U5 free; www.stringybarkcinema.com.au

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BY LIZ ROGERS With a Degree of Bachelor in Industrial Design from RMIT, a qualified Lighting Engineer and Designer and a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IES) - this creative powerhouse understands the necessity of balance, form and structure and combines the properties of light, contrasting shades, colour and colour rendition in interior design to achieve her client’s optimum outcomes.

Diane Vitale Design is primarily motivated to providing clients with beauty that has a purpose and perfectly represents their everyday lives. This is a design studio that crafts innovative and creative solutions that result in interior spaces fit for living and functional celebration.

Specialising in the use of artificial and natural lighting and how it can transform and revitalise, Diane understands how the form can enhance or detract from a space and unites all aspects of interior design to create a seamless blend of internal seduction. Her design studio provides complete interior design services including concept design, lighting design, decoration, materials, finishes and fixtures selection and specification, furniture/joinery design and accessories selection.

Diane Vitale Design works well in collaboration with a

range of expert consultants to achieve the best possible results for you. Contact the studio today for interior and lighting design advice on both residential and commercial projects.

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Sustainability a focus of new Monash complex A new 150-room residential complex at Monash University’s Peninsula campus is expected to be ready for occupation in 2019, providing students with a range of modern, high-quality and sustainable residential spaces. Professor David Copolov AO, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Major Campuses and Student Engagement) said the building would be “pivotal in advancing the critically important role that the campus will play in the university’s development plan”.

“The availability of quality student accommodation is one of the key components that underpin our desire to establish Monash Peninsula as Australia’s leading centre of allied health education and research, and to expand our campus’s contribution to and engagement with the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region, including as a source of Education, Business and Allied Health graduates,” Prof Copolov said.

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campus their base. We are especially proud of the environmental features of this exciting new building, whose design gives effect to our strategy for a sustainable future.”

The Peninsula campus is the third largest of Monash’s urban campuses, and comprises the university’s major presence in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region, catering to approximately 3600 students.

The sustainable new residential building is targeting Passive House certification with a design that focuses on occupant comfort, health and performance-based buildings that will reduce operating energy costs, making them a lot more economical to run. It’s expected the building will use a cross-laminated timber structural system that could halve the embodied carbon in the building relative to a concrete structure. When combined with rooftop solar, it will dramatically reduce operating carbon, and the allelectric design is net-zero ready.

The building will also include a rainwater harvesting tank and water-sensitive urban design, notably the creation of a landscaped dry creek bed that will provide additional opportunities for recreation, manage stormwater flows during high rainfall and connect to the natural waterways of the campus.

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Diane Vitale is a skilled designer who speaks to the art of atmosphere, aesthetics and how our surrounds have the potential to enhance the quality of life.

THE beauty BUSINESS health fashion

Tapping into a growing visitor economy It was 18 years ago when Steve and Nelly packed up their house in East St Kilda, loaded up their classic Peugeot and moved to the Peninsula. Like many before them, they fell in love with the coast, the hinterland and laid-back lifestyle. And after working on a successful maze start-up, a love affair with tourism had also begun.

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Today the two run complementary design and marketing agencies for businesses seeking to tap into the Peninsula’s growing visitor economy. They have helped springboard dozens of new Peninsula tourism start-ups by developing their business assets - the brand identity, bespoke logos, brochures and their entire online presence as well as effective strategies on how to use them.

Their latest portfolio includes the new regional food brand MP Produce, websites and digital marketing for events, attractions and campaigns for tourism, agri-business and business writing for the Victorian Tourism Awards.

With insight gained over many years, Worthy Creative understands how to ‘cut through’ in a media-tourism landscape.

But more than that, it understands small business. Steve and Nelly know that while you’re working in your business, you don’t always have the time or the expertise to work on your business. And that’s where Worthy Creative comes in.

To find out more about Worthy Creative’s specialised tourism design and services, arrange a free consultation at contact@worthycreative.com.au or phone 5982 2200.

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future. Study in 2018!

Courses starting soon in Frankston - Hastings - Mornington - Rosebud

Kickstart your career with BRACE The New Year is a great opportunity to make a new start and become qualified to pursue the career that you want.

BRACE Education & Training offers adult community education through its pre-accredited courses and nationally accredited qualifications, ranging from short one-day courses to Diploma-level qualifications. It works closely with the local community and has strong industry partnerships to improve job outcomes for its students.

BRACE is well-known for delivering quality training in southeastern Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula, where there is a high demand for jobs in the

community services sector.

Start a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of people in your local community by training for a job in health care, aged care, disability, education, child care or community services.

Courses are starting soon in Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud and Hastings. If you want to change your career path, learn new skills or get a job, contact BRACE and enrol today!

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Feeling a little lost? It’s quite common at this time of year to delve into a deep reflection on where you’re at in your life right now and where you’re going. A new year comes with new goals and perhaps a few resolutions too.

With the looming deadline of Christmas behind us and a fresh chapter ahead, it’s a great time to get clear on what you want and where you’re headed. Last month I shared how to set a big, bold vision for 2018. Now that we’re here, it’s time to get focused and organised.

Start by sitting quietly and looking at your goals for the year. Ask yourself: • Are they SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely)?

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Peninsula Hot Springs and Harmony Bed & Breakfast, both in Fingal, were also inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, having won their respective categories for three consecutive years.

The Mornington Peninsula won a further three silver awards and two bronze awards in November, which Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism chairwoman Tracey Cooper described as a spectacular success. “The Mornington Peninsula tourism industry continues to evolve and these awards play a critical role in the Mornington Peninsula’s growth as a tourism destination,” Tracey said. “It is fantastic to see the region represented and awarded in such a positive and prolific way.”

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Making the resolution stick Year after year, surveys conducted throughout the world see the theme of health and fitness rank as the No.1 New Year’s resolution.

But it also tops the list of broken New Year’s resolutions. Good intentions alone are not enough to get you to your goal.

So how do you make healthy habits stick?

It starts with understanding that changing a habit is hard work. New habits take, on average, 66 days to form. So before you start focusing on the results, you should focus on building the habits that enable you to make the change you’re looking to create.

In the first 90 days, keep off the scales. Instead, focus on the fact that you’re turning up and committed to making a change. Keep a daily journal of the exercise you did and the healthy choices you made. How did these positive decisions make you feel? Make note of even your smallest successes – something small, repeated, isn’t small at all.

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Mornington welcomes a familiar face

Dr Janine Ritchie has returned to the Mornington Peninsula and is now practising at Peninsula Sports & Spinal Rehabilitation in Mornington and Frankston Family Chiropractic in Frankston.

Janine spent most of the previous decade working in Mornington and Mount Eliza before moving to South Australia for a few years, so many Peninsula residents will be familiar with the high level of skill and experience she brings to each practice.

Janine completed her science degree in the 1990s and worked as a microbiologist in the food industry and as a research assistant in the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research’s auto-immunity and transplantation department. She then decided to turn her hand to healing and completed her Masters of Chiropractic.

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The sun is out and the heat is on, so now’s the time to think about your skin. When was the last time you had it checked by a professional?

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In December 2017, a study published in The Lancet showed that an 800-calorie diet resulting in an average weight loss of 10kg was able to put diabetes into remission in about half of participants, and they were also able to stop all diabetic and blood pressure medication. Other studies, including one conducted in Melbourne

by Dr Jo Proietto in 2014, showed that participants who lost weight rapidly were actually more successful at weight loss and preventing weight regain than people using traditional slow, continuous weight loss programs.

Rapid weight loss is often achieved by following a very low calorie diet (VLCD) involving daily consumption of about 800 calories. VLCDs can be consumed as either a synthetic/processed shake or bar diet, or as a REAL FOOD program such as Be Fit Food, which is doctor and dietitian designed to ensure an adequate balance of nutrients including protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals is achieved.

During or after a VLCD, the individual will enter a state of ketosis, a normal metabolic process that occurs when the body doesn’t contain enough carbohydrates to burn for energy, so it uses stored fat as an alternative. This is generally achieved when our daily carbohydrate intake is <50g.

Once a very low calorie/ketogenic diet is commenced, it will usually take the individual three to four days to get into ketosis. At this stage people might feel some lethargy, fatigue, or even headaches while the body becomes ‘fat-adapted’.

During the breakdown of fat, our body produces ketones, a by-product of fat metabolism that assists in appetite

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Expected positive health outcomes for those who can sustain this program for two to eight weeks are improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and decreased reliance on related medications.

Here are seven scientifically backed tips for a successful rapid weight loss diet: 1. Don’t cut out whole food groups - when you do this, you are restricting the nutrients your body receives and this will limit your ability to stick to your diet if you are not feeling your best.

2. Cut out processed carbs - if you’re planning on cutting out any food, make it all processed carbs. That way, your body will turn to fat for energy and burn this instead of the carbs if your calories are restricted, and you will lose weight more effectively.

3. Keep up intake of high-quality protein – this will ensure you are maintaining lean body mass during fat loss.

4. Maintain a good intake of saturated fats - they benefit heart health, brain function plus our skin and hair too.

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Mornington Peninsula residents now have access to one of the country’s most modern medical clinics – Whole Medicine.

The practice was relaunched in Rosebud recently after being founded as Peninsula Holistic General Practice in 2009.

With nine out of 10 deaths in Australia caused by chronic disease, founder and principal GP Dr Michelle Woolhouse says Whole Medicine takes an integrative approach to health care, using a combination of general practice with evidence-based holistic principles to help men, women and children be well.

“Our health philosophy is to address the whole spectrum of a person’s life, including emotional, physical, mental and environmental factors,” says Dr Woolhouse. “It’s about understanding a person’s whole story so that we can help treat the cause, not just the symptoms.”

As well as chronic disease management, Whole Medicine also provides residents with a range of family GP services, prevention

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“We are passionate about helping local families, particularly mothers who are proactive and health conscious, baby boomers and retirees to the region and local businesses who want to take a holistic and comprehensive approach to employee health.”

Dr Woolhouse and her team of highly qualified GPs – who have additional expertise in evidence-based natural medicine – offer patients longer, interactive consultations to get to know them and work with them to help uncover their best self.

Whole Medicine is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with extended Christmas and holiday hours, including Saturdays and some evenings.

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We’re trying to show them that they are connected to something big, and that the books of their own backyard are putting their stories and their voices on the page.

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Gotta admit, seeing Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology on bookshelves felt pretty darn great! It took two years of editing, plus writing my own story for the collection, and every time I get to visit schools and talk to students about

BY YAZMINE LOMAX the anthology and the message behind #LoveOzYA, I get goosebumps all over again.

What are you currently working on, and what’s next?

I’m a literary agent who represents young adult authors specifically so I’m gearing up for a few of mine to have books out in 2018. Among them are Borderland

by Graham Akhurst, a YA eco-thriller from a debut Indigenous author, and Neverland by Margot McGovern, a dark take on the traditional boarding school novel with sailing, secrets and forbidden romance thrown in. A new format of the #LoveOzYA Anthology will be out in May and I’m also working on a middle-grade book about Operation Safe Haven, when Kosovar refugees were evacuated to Australia in 1999.

Do you have any advice for local emerging writers?

Think about joining the Australian Society of Authors and/or Writers Victoria – these

associations are dedicated to helping writers improve their work and find writing opportunities. Take advantage of all the opportunities we have in Australia to build a writing CV; enter short story competitions, submit your work to unpublished manuscript awards, and apply to be part of the Emerging Writers Festival.

These are all chances for you to be edited, get feedback, deal with rejection and affirmation, and build a profile for your name and your work.

Why do you love where you live and how does it inspire your work?

Frankston Library has been my home away from home since I was a kid, and we’re also very lucky to have Victoria’s oldest general independent bookshop in Robinsons, another bookish institution that has nurtured me since I was a child and continues to meet all my bibliophile needs. Just generally, I think Frankton has provided a great kaleidoscope of people, places and cultures to feed my imagination.

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More than 3000 people experienced the inaugural Peninsula VineHop Festival in November, enjoying beer, wine, cider and gin tastings, live music, food trucks and perfect weather. The festival will be back in 2018, with dates to be announced soon.

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A new you for the New Year

DrT Aesthetics is dedicated to giving you personalised care and attention and helping you to refine your natural beauty without the need for invasive surgery.

Behind this cosmetic, skin and laser centre is the highly skilled and professional team of Dr Theva, practice manager Simone and dermal therapist Nicola, whose approach is to learn about you and your concerns first and then tailor a holistic treatment plan to help you achieve the results you want.

They offer the latest anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, laser treatment, stubborn fat reduction, PRP, natural filler product, medical peels and various skin rejuvenation treatments.

Dr Theva, Simone and Nicola often hear people say “Oh, I didn’t know I could do something about that!” Well, you can – and if you have any concerns about your skin or general appearance, they will advise you of all the treatment options available.

You can check out all the packages offered at DrT Aesthetics on the centre’s website, including an anti-wrinkle package for forehead, crow’s feet and frown lines for the all-inclusive price of $469. So begin the New Year with a new you – see the team at DrT Aesthetics.

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New research from one of the world’s leading medical and travel security risk services companies has found that travelling for work is most likely bad for our health.

It would seem the glamorous image of a jet-setting corporate lifestyle really is a misconception.

International SOS estimates close to one million Aussies travel overseas for work each year. It surveyed about 100 leading Australian and New Zealand organisations and found travelling employees potentially face an increased risk of stress, depression and anxiety that can have far-reaching consequences.

“It is not just people who are away for long periods who need emotional support. Those who have shorter but frequent trips rarely see their workload reduced to offset the time away from their desk,” International

SOS stated in its data release.

“This can produce anxiety as work continues to accumulate, while the impact on life at home through the loss of a family role and an imbalance in domestic responsibility can be significant.”

The top incidents impacting on business travellers, according to International SOS, are working in a high-risk environment such as a country at risk; a personal incident such as sexual assault, robbery, a road traffic accident or a workplace injury; a terrorist or environmental incident such as an earthquake; and the death of, or severe injury to, a colleague.

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows 8 million Australians travelled overseas during 2012 and 10 per cent of them travelled for business purposes.

Dare we say it, a stress-free lifestyle working close to home might be just the New Year remedy we all need for 2018.

Cheers to living and working on the Mornington Peninsula.

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We all know living and working locally, especially on our beautiful Mornington Peninsula, is good for our health and wellbeing. Yet there’s nothing like reading a bit of research confirming it.

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Eileen is an accredited hypnotherapist whose clients have experienced phenomenal breakthroughs and results across a range of issues, from excess weight, addictions, depression and anxiety to smoking, sugar addiction, unwanted habits and fears. She also offers sand play therapy for kids and more.

Here’s one of many of Eileen’s success stories: “Eileen is a fantastic practitioner assisting a broad range of clients to feel both comfortable and safe to progress through challenges and issues whilst traveling on their journey. Eileen successfully assisted me on my final leg of quitting sugar - two years on and I’m still strong at saying no. In fact that doesn’t even register any more. There’s no feeling like I’m missing out and the weight which fell off has never returned.”

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NIP AND TUCKING AFTER WEIGHT LOSS & PREGNANCY You have done so well to lose all of that weight and now your skin wont bounce back! Don’t be discouraged.

There are so many procedures that can be offered to help with the loose skin and sometimes stretch marks that are left behind! These procedures are available for both men and women.

I suppose the most popular procedures are a tummy tuck, breast lift, thigh lift and upper arm reductions. Some people don’t like the look of their face when the weight is lost, so fat can be introduced to the face or injectables may be a simple answer. Mr Brown works with a lot of weight loss patients and will give you a fair appraisal of what he feels will be suitable to you.

Don’t be shy, if it is really bothering you, just come and ask some questions. No one is here to judge, just to help.

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Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

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Aries: Aries love fresh starts. A new

calendar year is a great way to wipe the slate clean from the past and begin again. January sees you setting some new life goals. While others may focus on personal objectives, you are aiming for professional and public success. You have plenty of energy as the positive planet Jupiter combines with your ruling planet Mars. You need only invest your extra verve wisely. Always a risk-taker, you need to listen to judicious Jupiter rather than sometimes foolhardy Mars. Investments could be financial, or perhaps you are ready for another change in your life direction.

Taurus:

What is your vision for 2018? Perhaps you are not thinking that far ahead. On the other hand it seems that the planets are encouraging you to see the big picture and make plans accordingly. The world is your oyster as long as you have the co-operation of your nearest and dearest. The planets Jupiter and Mars are in the relationship sector of your Solar Chart, indicating that you need to communicate clearly with your partner, and this means listening rather than talking. Emotional truths are the key.

So listen to what is really being said and make your decisions accordingly.

Gemini: Geminis are adept jugglers.

You can multi-task with the best of them.

Of course, sometimes it is all gets too much because you are easily distracted by new and wondrous interests. You can have too many balls in the air and then they drop. The alignment of planets in January requires you to set some priorities. How do you invest your time and money? Are you making the most of your skills and resources? If not then now is the time to alter your habits and behaviour. Choices need to be made to ensure you make the most of 2018.

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nature is called to the fore at the start of 2018. Other people demand your attention. Other people’s upsets might call for your best negotiating skills, or someone might demand a commitment of some kind. You may take all of this in your stride. After all, caring for other people is your forte. If you are feeling restless and frustrated then it is best to remind yourself that it is nice to be needed. If you can sort out any issues in your own relationships, or in the lives of people who are close to you, then you are likely to enjoy the rest of 2018 more easily.

January sees you reassess your financial situation, perhaps after a spending spree or a large maintenance bill. You may also be considering spending a large amount of money on a home maintenance, household decorating or renovation project. Money is likely to flow in. You just need to ensure that more is flowing in than out. In the meantime you can enjoy making your private abode beautiful and tranquil. Your home and family are the focus at the start of 2018. Family politics may require your diplomatic skills and you will appreciate your own peaceful haven. A shift in the family changes who is in charge of what.

Leo:

Scorpio: It is a great start to the

Many people have New Year’s resolutions, usually associated with health and wellbeing. How many actually maintain the promises made? Of all of the Signs of the Zodiac, Leos are under the pump to undertake and continue with lifestyle changes in 2018. So if you make resolutions then you need to stick to them. Your health and wellbeing are the focus in January. It is time to give up any bad habits and focus on new and more positive ways of living your life. Ask yourself, “What gives me joy on a daily basis?” Once you have the answer then you can go for it and have some fun.

Virgo: The start of 2018 sees Virgos

considering uncharacteristic ideas and actions. You are usually practical, organised and meticulous. January sees you considering a more messy and imaginative pursuit. Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is refreshingly different to other years. The planets are aligned in the somewhat dreamy 5th House of your Solar Chart, heralding creative ideas. The planets Jupiter and Mars are also urging you to express these ideas. You could do this through working on a new project, starting an art class, writing or publishing an article or any other form of expression that takes your fancy. Once again the idea is to remain open-minded, ready to try something new.

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New Year for Scorpios with two planets in your Zodiac Sign. Both the good-luck planet Jupiter and the planet of drive and energy Mars are moving through Scorpio in January, bringing plenty of energy for you to work towards your goals. Success is imminent in any area that personally appeals. You are ready to take risks, start new ventures and perhaps even travel far afield. You need only be wary of being foolhardy. You don’t need to take unnecessary risks as opportunities come your way. You need only choose where you want to go. If you want to make changes then you need only communicate your wishes.

Sagittarius:

Much is happening behind the scenes in January for the Archers of the Zodiac. Your ruling planet Jupiter is in the 12th House of your Solar Chart, indicating private matters.

However, Jupiter combines with Mars, the planet of drive and energy, implying that your life is not quiet – just not public.

What are you hatching? What do you want to hatch? You may benefit from meditation, prayer or other such pursuits that help you to align with a more spiritual rather than material purpose in your life. You may discover help from surprising quarters. Likewise you may want to avoid anyone who is stirring up trouble.

Capricorn: As a Capricorn you

are a dutiful, responsible and practical individual. In trying to be a rock for everyone else you can encase your own feelings in a hard shell. This outer casing is difficult for others to break through, and it may be equally as tough for you to emerge. As the transformative dwarf planet Pluto continues to traverse your Zodiac Sign, you are encouraged to search for the truth in your heart, break down any barriers and move forward on a heartfelt path. This is a powerful experience. The start of a new calendar year is often in sync with your birthday year, heralding a time of self-analysis.

Aquarius:

Aquarians need to dig deep, let go of past inhibitions and hurts and set forth on achieving life goals. The start of 2018 sees you working behind the scenes, retreating from the mundane world or immersed in service-oriented activities. This is your chance to ascertain what motivates you from a spiritual and philanthropic point of view. You clarify your own contribution to humanity either through your career, public service work or other activities that thrust you into the limelight. A Solar Eclipse in your Sign on February 16 is a turning point. May is also a month in which you experience heightened energy for your goals.

Pisces:

January sees Pisces assess their social network. This means your friendships, any groups that you belong to or social media networks. Sensitive Pisces need loving and supportive associates. This month you spend more time seeking connections with other people. You may fill your social calendar with personal outings, or you might join a new group or club. It is time to pursue your hopes, dreams and wishes.

Friendships and groups which support your positive dreams can be maintained and nourished. Others may need to be discarded. You also benefit from making some plans to escape everyday responsibilities. It is time to see the bigger picture rather than everyday duties.

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Locally made gifts for all occasions The family team at Olieve & Olie have been making luxurious olive oil-based products for almost 20 years – and they’re made right here on the Peninsula!

Olieve & Olie started making its products on a 6ha property on the banks of the Gunbower Creek in the far north of Victoria. The owners, Andy and Jude Steele, planted a large grove of some 2000 olive trees and within five years the trees were producing superior quality olives in large volume. That’s when Jude began making olive oil soap right there on the farm.

More than 10 years later Jude and Andy, and now their children Sarah and Hal, are running an award-winning

business based on their own recipes of olive oil skin care products.

Their factory shop is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-1pm. They are closed Sundays and public holidays.

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Wellbeing Market

Synchronise body, mind & spirit with local products & services for health & wellbeing SUNDAY JANUARY 7 Flinders Civic Hall Cook St SUNDAY JANUARY 14 Studio@PCT, Nepean Highway Mornington SUNDAY JANUARY 21

Balnarring Community Hall Frankston-Flinders Rd SUNDAY JANUARY 28 Rosebud Memorial Hall Point Nepean Rd

Free Entry | 10am - 3pm Plus weekly Psychic Soirees over January Wednesday evenings. - Tix at the door 3rd, 10th, 14th & 21st January. https://www.facebook.com/wellbeingsoirees/

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Mornington’s Main Street: 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. EVERY THURSDAY Hastings in Street: Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.

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

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

SATURDAY JANUARY 6 Emu Plains Market:

3pm-8pm; Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring www. emuplainsmarket.com.au Red Hill Community Market: Sept-May, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm. Over 300 stalls fresh gourmet produce, art & craft.

Rosebud West Outdoor Market 8:30am -12:30pm.

Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Pt Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am1pm. Lovely local market that benefits a great cause

SUNDAY JANUARY 7

Flinders Wellbeing Market: Flinders Civic Hall, 10am3pm, body mint spirit event with local products and services for health and wellbeing. www.sublimewellbeing.com

Rosebud Lions Club: Rosebud Village Green.

7am till 2pm

SATURDAY JANUARY 13 Crib Point Community Market Park Rd, Crib Point; 9am-1pm; market@cpch. org.au Karingal Uniting Church 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston Rosebud Community School: Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd

Somerville Anglican Church: 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from bric a brac to plants, fruit & vegies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville

SUNDAY JANUARY 14 Dromana Wellbeing Market: Dromana Community Hall, 10am3pm, body mind spirit event with local products and services for health and wellbeing for all the family, free entry, free kids art & craft activities, www. sublime-wellbeing.com Mornington Racecourse Craft: Racecourse Rd 9am2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm & face painting for kids.

SATURDAY JANUARY 20 Boneo Community: Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. Emu Plains Market: 3pm-8pm; Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring www. emuplainsmarket.com.au Pearcedale Farmers Market 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, BaxterTooradin Rd, Pearcedale The Big Bayside & Peninsula VEGAN Makers Market: 10am-3pm, Frankston Basketball Stadium, 90 Bardia Ave, Seaford, www. mermaidsorority.com.au SUNDAY JANUARY 21 Balnarring Wellbeing Market: Balnarring Community Hall, 10am3pm, body mind spirit event with local products and services for health and wellbeing, www.sublimewellbeing.com Seaford Farmers’: 8am1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford

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SATURDAY JANUARY 27 Little Beauty Market: 10am3pm, Beauty Park, Frankston. www.littlebeautymarket.com.au Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of the month 7.30am-12.30pm.

SUNDAY JANUARY 28 Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green. 9am - 1pm SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 Rosebud Wellbeing Market: Rosebud Memorial Hall, 10am3pm, body mind spirit with local products and services for health and wellbeing, www.sublimewellbeing.com

The New Year is shaping up as an exciting time for the Untold Events Co. A brand new outdoor cinema will be launched in April at the picturesque George Pentland Botanic Gardens in Frankston, just a hop, skip and a jump from

the stunning Little Beauty Market which was launched last March.

Supported by the City Of Frankston through its Event Attraction Program, this new cinema will see four family favourite films screening on April 6, 7, 13 and 14.

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Steelscape is a Mornington Peninsula-based company specialising in corten steel products, and one of its latest products is contemporary garden edging.

Joe Taranto from Steelscape explains. “I believe in using 100 per cent Australian-made corten steel for all of my work as I believe it is superior to other steel on the market and keeps Aussies in jobs.”

This edging stands the test of time and will give your garden the contemporary design that will set it apart from others; it is rustic yet elegant. The standard size is 2.4m x 3mm and it’s easy for you to pick up and handle, reducing the need for special equipment to transport or install it.

Steelscape garden edging is modular and can be easily sized for different layouts. At one end of each piece are two holes to allow fixing to the next piece or wall. Each piece

comes with a custom-made stake made from 12mm reo bar with a small hook welded on to the top to minimise visual interference.

Unlike other alternatives on the market, there is no rolled top edge because it is thick enough to retain its strength and it has no sharp edges.

The edging can be ordered to any height, but standard is 100mm. If you need a corner, a circle or a wave design, these are all achievable or can be pre-done for you. Complete garden kits are available and can be custom-made to suit individual installations. All that’s required for this is an accurate ground/floor plan.

Make your garden complete with this new, contemporary garden edging that is costeffective and easy to install.

Steelscape also creates one-off items such as fire pits, sculptures, 3D letters and numbers, furniture, business signage and custom-made pieces to suit individual clients.

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Changes are happening at Myrtaceae Winery.

While the high quality of the wine inside the bottle continues, the outside of the bottle has undergone a major transformation with a distinctive and eye-catching new logo, font and colours on the label.

The new logo more clearly represents the myrtaceae plant family, where a dot on the end of the stamens is a distinguishing feature. The majority of the indigenous trees on the Mornington Peninsula belong to the myrtaceae family.

Co-owner Julie Trueman’s love of Art Deco pieces is what

inspired the new font and colours, which visitors will be able to see ahead of the label’s official launch in the next issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

But while some things change, others stay the same.

Myrtaceae Winery still exclusively uses Riedel rolling glasses to enable a full appreciation of wine, and the excellent standard of the wine continues with both the 2015 Chardonnay and 2015 Pinot Noir and the newrelease 2017 Rosé.

Myrtaceae Winery has extended its opening hours from noon-5pm daily until January 14, then it’s back to weekends and public holidays - so indulge yourself over summer.

PRODUCE STORE Grass fed, no hormones, antibiotic free.

Chemical & manure free vegetables.

Preserves made on the farm.

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Fine producers of cool, climate, single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 53 Main Creek Rd, Red Hill P. 5989 2045

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Are you looking for something fun to do with family, friends and the little ones this summer? Then head to the Mornington Peninsula’s iconic Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm.

This much-loved family destination has opened the doors on a major renovation and an all-new experience - and it’s Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, farm gate-style.

You’ll find hanging baskets of flowers and fruit displays of fresh seasonal berries, a new-look interior with fresh décor and quirky bursts of cheery pink, updated gardens designed to enhance the outdoor farm gate-style experience, and much more.

The U-Pick tradition remains, along with the Dessert Café and menu featuring fresh Sunny Ridge strawberries, farm-made strawberry ice cream and sorbet, whipped cream and strawberry syrup.

The farm’s first major refurbishment in 20 years is designed to enhance this unique experience that has been drawing generations of families back year after year.

During the U-Pick season from November to April, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm is open 9am-5pm seven days a week, with the last U-Pick entry at 4.30pm; from May to October it’s open from 11am-4pm Friday to Sunday as well as school holidays and public holidays.

Summer is here, the sun is shining and the strawberries are ripe and ready. See you there!

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Get your gastronomic New Year off to an unforgettable start with a visit to the recently reopened Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door, where new management and a new chef are serving up a new sensation.

The brilliantly creative Yoshitaka Kojima has 20 years’ experience working in high-end kitchens in Japan, Sydney and now Melbourne. Yoshitaka’s menus are bright, vibrant and full of flavour, and they’ll be changing constantly to take advantage of the freshest and most enticing seasonal produce.

Yoshitaka’s food is modern Australian with some Asian fusion - his eye fillet steak, for example, has a miso hollandaise that’s just amazing – and there is a real focus on the marriage between the wine from Barmah Park’s vineyard and the food from Yoshitaka and his highly skilled kitchen team.

The restaurant is open Sunday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday-Saturday from 9am-10pm. Bookings and walk-ins are welcome, and group bookings can also be accommodated – just phone for more information. An accommodation package is also available upon contact.

The cellar door is open for tastings for $5 a person, but if you mention our magazine you’ll receive one for free. So why not sample Barmah Park’s chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet shiraz, shiraz cabernet and the special Shiraz Vintage then enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.

An unforgettable dining experience awaits.

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Frankston Arts Centre launched its new season on Thursday, November 30, with a preview of coming shows followed by an exclusive after-party. The foyer was decorated like a cruise ship and guests were invited aboard as they dived into the sea of arts.

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That Pizza Shop has added vegan cheese to its range of toppings and also has glutenfree bases available, so whatever your diet you’re bound to find something to suit your taste.

That Pizza Shop is owned and operated by the Lawrences – Michelle, who maintains a fun, friendly atmosphere front of house, and Daryl, a Jacques Reymond-trained chef

who prepares the delicious toppings with expert care. As well as all your traditional favourites, Daryl creates such unique delights as the Urban Turban, with Indianstyle butter chicken and mint yogurt, and The Garlic Prawn, with creamed leek, roast potato, garlic tiger prawns and semi-dried tomatoes.

That Pizza Shop is open Tuesday-Thursday from 5-9pm and Friday-Sunday from noon9pm, and delivery is available to Arthurs Seat, Dromana, Main Ridge, Merricks, McCrae, Mount Martha, Red Hill, Rosebud and Safety Beach.

THAT PIZZA SHOP A: 234 Boundary Rd, Dromana T: 5981 4555 W: thatpizzashop.com.au

ELDRIDGE ESTATE of Red Hill New Releases PTG 2017 Rare Gamay 2016 Fumé Blanc 2017 Tuesday – Thursday 5-9pm Friday - Sunday 12-9pm Also producing single vineyard Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Fumé Blanc and Pinot Noir of excellence.

Ask about our specials under the bench.

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WHAT’S ON JANUARY: Sat 6 Jan Rob Papp Sat 6th January (evening) 7pm Wiz and Jay MacLean Tix $20 Sun 7 The Warrains Sat 13 Little Sister Sun 14 Rattling Red Sat 20 Dan Palmara Sun 21 The Jump Devils Australia Day Fri 26 Phil Para Band 1pm-4pm Sat 27 James Franklin Sun 28 Jules Boult

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Weeds have always had a bad rap. They’ve been bombed with chemicals, slashed and thrown out with bath water, unwanted and wild – but did you know that some of them are actually edible and more nutritious than store-bought greens? They can be high in phytonutrients and phytochemicals such as betacarotene that help protect the body against disease too.

One thing to remember when foraging for weeds you may find growing in your front or back yards is you should always do your research - and don’t eat anything that you’re not sure about because some of them can be very toxic! Wild greens such as dandelion, chickweed and purslane that have been left to grow themselves may be higher in certain nutrients; however, some such as the sorrel varieties and purslane have high levels of oxalic acid.

Mornington Peninsula ecologist and educator Gidja Walker says there are amazing plants including weeds across the Peninsula that you can forage for.

She explains. “The Mornington Peninsula has one of the most bio-diverse systems in Victoria. There is a wide range of indigenous nutrient-packed food, but it is often found in protected areas that need to recover. We don’t need to go into these places to forage. Often, highly usable and amazingly versatile foods can be found just

outside your door in your own backyard.

The first thing we need to do is start reducing herbicides and pesticides, so if we do find edible weeds in our garden, we can use them.”

Here’s a brief list of some of the most common weeds you can find and what you can do with them. For more information on weeding for food, pick up one of the many books on edible weeds so you always know what you’re putting in your mouth!

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – The yellow petals and leaves can be used in salads, and the leaves can be cooked like spinach.

Chickweed (Stellaria media) – Rich in vitamins A, B and C, and a good source of omega-6 fatty acid. Can be used in salad or cooked like spinach and has been used to treat itchy skin.

Wood sorrel (Oxalis) – Great for salads and use as a garnish.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) – This weed grows as ground cover and is high in omega-3. It can be cooked or eaten in salads and is crunchy and tart.

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus and relatives) - Classed as a weed and a farmers’ pest, the blackberry fruit is delicious. Research dictates that it has anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties and can help maintain brain function as you get older.

Stay tuned for more news on edible weeds in future editions of Mornington Peninsula Magazine to get your weed on.

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BY ANDREA KELLETT

Phone your friends and get your summer afternoon social program happening because we’ve found the perfect venue to ‘chillax’ in Main St, Mornington.

As they say, follow where the locals go - and for lovers of good food, wine and service, that’s Dr Fox Café x Bar. This cool and casual venue with alfresco dining and a fully stocked bar is the place to gather for afternoon cocktails and shared food. Fancy a summer martini and an antipasto platter after a day at the beach? Dr Fox has it covered.

How about arguably the best calamari in town (the Mornington Peninsula Magazine

editorial team can vouch for this) with a crisp sauvignon blanc? Dr Fox again.

Dr Fox Café x Bar does lunch, dinner and everything in between, especially the 3-6pm summer chill-out zone. There’s no rush, just great food, friendly local staff and an understanding that summer afternoons are best spent near the water with food, a drink and good company.

This crafty crew are also fond of mixing up new and exciting cocktails on weekends. Pop in and check them out and, for dinner, a friendly shout-out to please book!

DR FOX CAFÉ X BAR A: 37 Main St, Mornington T: 5973 4074 W: dr-fox.com.au FB/drfoxbarandcafe

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Drop by the GPO Hotel in Rosebud this summer to experience fabulously fresh food that is delivered with care and the utmost attention to detail. The new menu is full of seasonal flavours that are presented beautifully on the plate and all produce is of the highest quality.

Step inside for a light and delectable taste sensation and enjoy a new season asparagus salad with feta, soft poached egg and almond oil. King salmon skewers with smoked yoghurt, dill and chimi churri,

or tasty tempura zucchini flowers filled with ricotta, mint and romesco sauce are fresh seasonal choices too, while the GPO’s tender and juicy Yoder smoked 600g beef rib-eye hits the spot.

Visit the GPO this January. The food’s delicious, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Give the staff a call to have a chat about their menu. You won’t be disappointed.

GPO HOTEL A: 1003 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud T: 5982 3200 W: thegpo.com.au

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A CHAT WITH OUR FOOD, WINE & DINING EXPERTS Saskia Bauer, Kaite Lodge and Nick Toebelman – Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong SASKIA BAUER

Pictured: Saskia Bauer (left), Kaite Lodge and Nick Toebelman.

How long have you been working at Dromana Estate?

Twelve months.

Do you live on the Peninsula?

Yes, I live at the Estate.

Please describe your cooking style.

As I am a vegan, I like to cook with the freshest of ingredients.

Can you please highlight some dishes on the summer menu that we should know about and why?

The Bay Platter, consisting of fresh lime ceviched scallops, prawns with an avocado and coriander salsa and smoked salmon pate served on freshly fried blinis. Or the pumpkin, goats’ cheese, onion jam and pinenut pizza. Our pizza bases are made

by Nick daily and they are excellent.

What’s the most popular dish right now?

The Deli Platter, our in-house charcuterie board.

Tell us a little about your professional background.

I started my food journey as many do at McDonald’s and have continued to work part-time while studying at Melbourne Uni. What do you love to do on the Peninsula when not at work?

Eating at local cafes, taking my dog for walks and doing Pilates.

What do you love about working in the kitchen at Dromana Estate?

We use fresh local produce where possible and working with a fun team.

KAITE LODGE How long have you been working at Dromana Estate?

Five years previously and this stint 18 months.

Do you live on the Peninsula?

Yes, I am lucky enough to be married to our winemaker and we rent a house on the estate.

Please describe your cooking style.

I love trying new dishes at home daily. I’m partial to anything Asian.

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the summer menu that we should know about and why?

Our great selection of rustic gourmet pizzas go down a treat, as well as all of our shared grazing platters, perfect for long, leisurely lunches with a bunch of mates.

Tell us a little about your professional background.

I lived in Adelaide before moving here in 2007. My partner and I owned a Spanish tapas bar in the city for eight years.

Prior to that I worked in the snowfields, overseas in pubs and tapas bars and numerous cafes in between.

What do you love to do on the Peninsula when not at work?

I love the beach, my garden, eating out and supporting my son’s sporting teams.

What do you love about working in the kitchen at Dromana Estate?

I can walk to work, use produce from our own kitchen garden, be experimental with local produce and spend time with a fun crew.

NICK TOEBELMAN How long have you been working at Dromana Estate?

Six months.

Do you live on the Peninsula?

I live in Mount Eliza.

Please describe your cooking style.

Thai is my favorite cuisine, curries and condiments to match. I also have a passion for desserts - patisseries especially.

Can you please highlight some dishes on the summer menu that we should know about and why?

Pinot poached pear with fried camembert – delish!

Tell us a little about your professional background.

Mainly Italian-based, with a few pubs, RSLs and some event catering.

What do you love to do on the Peninsula when not at work?

Sleep!

What do you love about working in the kitchen at Dromana Estate?

It’s a fun, creative environment utilising fresh local produce wherever possible.

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The Crittenden Estate experience

BY LIZ ROGERS

Walking through the door at Crittenden Estate, one exhales.

Whether it’s the greenery-infused courtyard peeking through the long windows, or the sleek modern lines of an interior that is light-filled and lovely, the Crittenden Estate experience delivers wine-making and tasting with a difference in a luscious secluded setting.

Zoe Crittenden explains. “We like to do things a little differently at Crittenden Estate. Our wine tastings are a sit-down affair where wine enthusiasts can take time to sample our range of exceptional wines, including Italian and Spanish varieties. Conversation is key. All our staff are informed and look forward to discussing our wines’ history (there are 26 of them) and what works well with different foods.”

That’s true. As we sit down to try some very palatable vintages, conversation begins with the 4.4ha under vines, Zoe’s brother Rollo’s love of making vino, and how the more questions asked by clients the better. Visitors are given a comprehensive insight into the estate and its wines during the full 45-minute sit-down tasting experience.

“My father (owner) Garry is a bit more in the background these days. Rollo and I are thrilled to be carrying on the Crittenden tradition. This wine-tasting area used to be part of the house I grew up in.”

Enjoy your personal Crittenden Estate wine journey with friends this January - and while revelling in the atmosphere, why not become a member of the Crittenden Wine Alliance, a tailored wine club with no annual membership fees.

You in?

CRITTENDEN ESTATE A: Harrisons Rd, Dromana T: 5981 8322 W: crittendenwines.com.au

Crittenden Estate is one of the oldest family owned and operated wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.

Established in 1982, we are passionate about creating quality cool climate wines that represent our region.

Our Wine Centre offers a unique way for visitors to experience our selection of more than 25 varieties. The format provides seated, structured tastings where staff can guide visitors through their own personalised wine journey.

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If you’re after a fresh and authentic Japanese cuisine experience, look no further than Kazu Japanese Restaurant for delicious delights from sushi and sashimi to teriyaki and sukiyaki.

In operation since 2001, Kazu provides traditional Japanese food prepared by chef Hidekazu Yanagisawa, whose experience and skill is unsurpassed. From such starters as gyoza (pork and vegetable dumplings steamed and pan-fried, served with gyoza sauce on the side), zuke maguro (fresh raw tuna marinated in soy sauce and topped with Japanese mayonnaise) and tempura (seafood and vegetables deep-fried with Japanese light crisp batter) to a full range of sensational mains, Kazu is the go-to place for summertime dining.

Try some scotch fillet yakiniku or salmon teriyaki, sushi rolls or tuna sashimi, or dive into one of Kazu’s special sushi and sashimi boats for two. Desserts are available too.

Get together with family and friends after a day on the beach at Kazu Japanese Restaurant, where friendly service and delicious food go hand in hand. It’s fully licensed too.

KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT A: 37 Main St (rear), Mornington T: 5975 7511/ 5976 1323 W: kazu-japanese-restaurant.com Lunch: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday noon-2pm Dinner: Monday-Saturday 6pm til late

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Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options Available.

7 days a week - 7am till 11pm

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Fabulous food and family fun

BY LIZ ROGERS

Looking to sit back and enjoy a sensational degustation while the kids scoot and scamper outside?

Ting Tong Kanteen in Balnarring ticks all the boxes for fresh Asian fusion food made in-house, and the kids can roam free in the wideopen spaces – they can even bring their scooters - while the adults take a breather inside over some delicious and creatively presented dishes.

Nothing is pre-rolled or wrapped at Ting Tong Kanteen, and you can taste the difference! All mouthwatering sushi is prepared on site and Ting Tong’s renowned yum cha on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-2.30pm is a great family affair – but you must book. The Sunday Breakfast Club from 9-11.30am is great for a laid-back Sunday too.

Ting Tong Kanteen’s new summer menu

includes some of the team’s special board favourites, including crispy chili duck salad, Korean bi bim bup beef bowl, Thai pineapple chicken fried rice, Japanese okonomyaki seafood skewers and Japanese miso popcorn cauliflower. Yum! January sees Ting Tong Kanteen’s terrific little bar out back opening longer hours to accommodate holiday-makers and regulars who love a leisurely end-of-day get-together. New karaoke trials are in the works for live music lovers to enjoy on lazy afternoons, weather permitting.

Balnarring offers the perfect combination of coastal and rural atmosphere. Ting Tong Kanteen adds flavour, friendship and an authentic slice of Asian life to this already idyllic township.

TING TONG KANTEEN A: 27/3050 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring T: 5931 3588 W: tingtongkanteen.com.au FB: @Tingtongkanteen INSTA: @tingtongkanteen

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Lindenderry

‘reincarnation’ reaches new levels of luxury

All photography by Rhiannon Taylor

With breathtaking interiors from awarded design studio Hecker Guthrie, Lindenderry’s elegant new dining room will lure the most discerning travellers. A EuroAustralian extension of the stunning landscape, the contemporary refurbishment amplifies the property’s generous views and emulates shades found in nature: moss green and taupe hues meet blonde wood, reeded glass and tables cast from marble.

At the helm of Lindenderry’s interior revolution is Julian Clark, the CEO of Lancemore boutique luxury hotel group. “We have been in Red Hill for almost 20 years now and have come to understand the sensibility of the people who love this region,” Julian says.

“The reincarnation for Lindenderry is for them.

“Hecker Guthrie has delivered a contemporary fusion of European country hotel design features with a distinctly Australian touch that we hope will become something special in the Australian hotel landscape.”

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designer Hamish Guthrie says: “We used a base palette in both a light and dark scheme, taking reference from the client’s extensive art and furniture collection, allowing every space to have its own identity but also creating a cohesive aesthetic from one room to the next.

We wanted it to feel like a gorgeous home away from home, but imbued with a real sense of the Peninsula.”

In a true expression of the Red Hill gourmet region, leading executive chef Paul Witherington - formerly of Soho House London and Port Phillip Estate - is serving up seasonal, farm-to-table fare with a two to five-course degustation. Wander to the five-star Halliday Lindenderry Wines cellar door to taste some of the region’s best chardonnay and pinot noir, and enjoy a long relaxed lunch or rustic picnic among 12ha of stunning gardens and vines.

Undoing all outdated perceptions of regional hotel dining, general manager Carl Forrest (Royal Mail Hotel Dunkeld) and a leading team of hospitality professionals (Montalto, Point Leo Estate) have elevated Lindenderry to a new level of luxury, offering warm, informed service intuitive to guests’ needs.

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THE DINING ROOM AT LINDENDERRY Breakfast 7 days a week, lunch from Friday-Sunday and dinner from Monday-Saturday.

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Our newly refurbished restaurant headed up in the kitchen by Executive Chef Paul Witherington brings deliciously fresh, seasonal produce from paddock to plate in a classic European style before it is paired with our very own award winning Lindenderry Wines, or a fantastic cellar featuring the very best of Australian and international vintners.

B R E A K FA S T A S F R E S H A S T H E DAY. Enjoy breathtaking lake views and a magnificent gourmet breakfast.

You can choose to dine inside or outside on the Terrace. From the buffet, enjoy healthy, fresh and indulgent. Sample our range of freshly juices, the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assortment of seasonal fruit, breads and freshly baked muffins all complemented by the Woodman Estate Fine Foods range of muesli and preserves. Tea, coffee, espresso and hot chocolates are all included.

Best of all, savour a choice of cooked breakfast which is all made to order.

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It’s time to relax, indulge and share the classic tradition of high tea at Woodman Estate.

Savour the estate made cuisine; traditional finger sandwiches, hot fresh scones, jam and cream, luscious slices, decadent cakes and desserts, with tea, coffee, espresso and hot chocolates. Of course, there’s no need to save room for dinner!

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Children used to dream of growing up to be firemen, nurses, teachers and vets. But with the rise of social media and the interest in gastronomic delights, there’s a trendy new career path that’s sure to have you salivating. Enter the food blogger!

Mornington Peninsula Magazine talks to Riley Murphy (aka Chompamatic) and Paige Ellis (Breakfast Adventures) about their journeys to becoming food bloggers and asks them to name their favourite perk of the job (we’re betting it’s the free food).

Chomp’s the champ Riley Murphy can tell you a lot about a burger, eating anywhere between three and six a week - or sometimes all in one day as his food-blogging alter ego Chompamatic.

His passion for food came before his love of photography, but now they are hand in hand (with a burger in between - #thatburgergrip). It all began when Riley/Chompamatic (or Chomp for short) started entering food challenges all over Melbourne. Quickly this enthusiastic devourer earned the title of ‘professional eater’ and began taking photographs of all the mouthwatering and epically large food he was eating - think burgers much bigger than your head. From there, the cheat meal expert naturally transitioned into food blogging.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine has had the honour of watching Riley smash down a four-decker parma in just 10 minutes. It was an impressive feat and a sight to behold. But by day this food superhero is a plumber. “I do all the plumbing maintenance at an abattoir where we basically make cheeseburgers

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The burger scene has had a huge leap in popularity over the past few years.

Frankston born Riley puts the dramatic increase down to there being “so many combinations and ingredients to turn what was once a simplistic fast food into something pretty substantial and impressive”.

A highlight of his career was being welcomed with open arms (and huge plates) into restaurants, which is something he’s always grateful for.

The hospitality and opportunities that arise while living this lifestyle are astronomical. “I’ve had so many amazing dining experiences and eaten some of the most epic meals you can imagine.”

Not to be cheesy, but Riley claims he’s just a regular guy who loves eating and who doesn’t? His celebrity status is growing, however; he’s getting recognised in the street and even got to meet his idol, Adam Richman, from the television show Man vs. Food. “The crazy thing was he knew who I was!”

It’s not all free food and fun times, though. There’s a downside to the lifestyle that isn’t just the inevitable food coma. It’s very demanding - it’s

basically another full-time job. Riley admits it cuts into his family time because he’s always out at food events, trialling different venues, completing photo shoots and food challenges, or simply promoting a new gastronomic delight. “It’s a hectic schedule, but my loved ones are very understanding and support me 100 per cent.”

With Riley’s Instagram following at 24,000 and growing, we had to ask him why he thought food bloggers have emerged in their hundreds recently. “We live in an age where everyone has such a huge appreciation for food and the passion behind it. I think the combination of everyone having access to a camera on their phone and so many venues now pushing boundaries with all this awesomely presented food, it’s such an easy transition for anyone to start up an account and become a blogger.”

For burgers overloaded with cheese and crispy bacon, make sure to hit ‘follow’ on Chomp’s Instagram at @ chompamatic and follow him on Facebook. Alternatively, if you’re a restaurant or food venue looking for reviews or help running your social media account, he’s your man.

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A confluence of circumstances led Paige Ellis to her impressive side career. In fact, she was one of the original Melbourne food bloggers on Instagram.

Her passion for food and photography flowed separately, until her love for the power of social media flourished and her urge to create something big came knocking. Her boyfriend at the time was a budding photographer who captured everything, and thus she began to style her food and present it like a piece of art just for the photograph.

“This all happened when Instagram really ‘kicked off’.

The growing café culture with the help of social media exemplified this appealing lifestyle which everyone wants to be a part of and experience,” said Paige.

From here, she anonymously created a food blog that anyone could use as a reference point to check out where to eat breakfast if they were ready to discover a new scrumptious delight with artistic flair. She began by eating out every Sunday morning and expanded her knowledge by trying new and exciting cafes.

“I never really thought anything big would come from this but little did I know I’m one of Melbourne’s most influential food bloggers! #What?”

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Blog opens a new chapter in Paige’s life story around social media for an agency. You could say she’s in a constant world of hashtags and delectable treats - not that she’s complaining at all.

The first time she was invited to eat out at a café without paying truly validated her work. It opened the first page into the food blogging world. Getting invited to events and VIP launches was always a thrilling and mouth-watering experience. However, she takes pleasure in sharing her foodie opportunities with her friends and family because, after all, that’s what eating out is all about. “There are lots of perks having a food blog in Melbourne, as we are legitimately the capital of the brunching lifestyle.”

Paige puts the increase in food blogging down to a variety of factors, including, lifestyle, food experience, digital diary habits, passion for food, and the stunning aesthetic of dishes currently saturating the food world. “This is something I love doing so I don’t see it as an extra chore or something hard to maintain. If you have a dream or a passion in a field you’re interested in, don’t hold back; make it happen, as it’s something which will keep you smiling and inspired all day.”

Paige’s ultimate foodie goal is to open her own social media agency specialising in the hospitality field – and we’ll volunteer as taste-testers!

For your next brunch inspiration, join Paige’s 25,000 followers at @breakfast_adventures on Instagram or enlist Paige’s help for your own restaurant.

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Aldo and Lea da Silva Gomes have spent the past two years trying to find a place on the Peninsula to trade from their food truck Brazilian Bites. They have had no luck - until now. After a lot of hard work and persistence, they created their own permanent food truck location, Beach Bites Lane, the only one of its kind on the Peninsula.

Going back and forth to Melbourne all the time in their food truck was taking its toll financially, physically and on their young family. “What people don’t realise is that it’s incredibly expensive to run a food truck and we were spending $100 a day just getting to and from the city, even without all the other costs involved,” owneroperator Aldo says.

The long days and hours of travel took their toll in April when Aldo had a terrible accident due to total exhaustion, giving him the fright of his life. “The truck got pretty banged up and we had to take it off the road for a while. In the end, we had to sell our house to survive.”

The Dromana couple decided enough was enough and it was time to start working closer to home. A venue they had had their eye on for some time finally became available for lease and they jumped at the opportunity; 813-817 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, is now their

permanent home and they couldn’t be more proud of their achievement.

Opposite the beach and the Rosebud foreshore camp ground, Beach Bites Lane has a gelato shop on site and a rotation of some of the best food trucks Victoria has to offer - and coffee is available now too. Keep an eye on

Beach Bites Lane, the funky new outdoor venue in Rosebud run by residents Aldo and Lea, is now serving up tasty treats. This semi-permanent location for Aldo and Lea’s food truck, Brazilian Bites, is also a venue for other food trucks to rotate through, allowing constant variety.

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social media to find out who’s trading and when.

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There’s more to Mornington’s Mercetta café than meets the eye. You might even say it leads something of a double life – not only is it a bustling café whose menu satisfies all tastes, it’s an evening venue catering for private functions and specialising in weddings, birthdays and engagements.

Mercetta can accommodate parties of 40 to 150 guests and even hosts ceremonies in its beautiful outdoor arbor. And every Friday this month – as well as selected dates in February and March – it’s holding moonlight cinema nights under the stars with a large screen, deck chairs, popcorn and snacks, and a variety of cocktails. Understandably, bookings are essential.

Sundays often feature DJs, live music and drink specials – and on Australia Day there’ll be a special event with activities for the whole family.

As far as the café side of things is concerned, Mercetta has recently been renovated to bring a bit of a city edge to the Peninsula.

Being a 200-seater it’s busy, bustling and at times loud with a real positive energy – so again, bookings are recommended over the summer to ensure you get a seat. Speaking of which, not only is there street seating, there’s a large outdoor area at the back with beautiful booths and hanging egg chairs.

While you’re at it, check out the amazing commissioned artwork in the rear courtyard.

Open every day except Christmas Day from 7am-4.30pm, the café uses fresh Peninsula produce in its breakfasts and lunches, with a range of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options too. And pooch-friendly Mercetta has just launched a doggy menu so your fourlegged pal can join you.

Signature drinks include the decadent Mercetta hot chocolate and a kick-ass bloody mary, and the wines are exclusively Peninsula-made alongside a range of local beers and ciders.

So many reasons to make the multi-faceted Mercetta your hot new summer hangout.

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What started out as hipsters drinking something uncool to be ironic has become a trend that has swept the nation. At one time, most Australian rosé was sickly sweet and dark pink; the trend now is for the more salmon-hued, dry French provincial style. As opposed to being a grape variety like, say, chardonnay, rosé is a style of wine, meaning it is easy for winemakers to quickly jump on board rather than having to plant new vines and wait for years for them to produce grapes good enough to make wine. Any variety of red grape can be left on skins for a matter of hours (as opposed to weeks for red wine) then removed and treated more like white wine.

Port Phillip Estate Salasso Rosé 2017 $24 This is a classic Mornington Peninsula rosé that has been around since before it was cool. A mix of pinot noir and shiraz grapes. A great example of a light pink, dry rosé in the French style. Tastes a bit like the classic strawberries and cream.

Kerri Greens Pinot De Mornington Rosé 2017 $28 A dry textural style, this one is done a little differently.

Unfiltered and unfined, the website proclaims it’s “a tiny bit cloudy, don’t call me pretty”. In order to reflect Mornington’s obsession with pinots, Kerri Greens selected pinot noir, meunier and gris for the blend.

A fun, delicious expression made with many natural winemaking techniques.

Montalto Pennon Hill Rosé 2017 $25 Getting on trend, this is Montalto’s first vintage of this wine. It is a 100 per cent pinot noir rosé, which is quite a lot brighter in colour.

Continuing the dry style of the others, it’s a really great value rosé with classic red fruits and a silky palate. A great summer wine.

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The Rye Hotel team celebrates winning the inaugural AHA Best Environmental Initiative award.

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Lifelong Peninsula resident and Rye Hotel owner Peter Houghton described the award, which was presented last November, as “a little overwhelming initially”, but said the response to his team’s enthusiasm for environmental issues was “pretty fantastic given the general apathy of many for green initiatives”.

“As part of our major redevelopment to the buildings over the last several years, we wanted to maximize the utility of guests’ enjoyment of the natural environs, and especially the view across the foreshore,” Peter said. “That started me down a path of thought about how we impact that heritage, and vis-à-vis our preservation of it. So an alarm bell went off, and I had a ‘sunshine moment’ – let’s go fully solar!”

Peter decided to investigate the best options and found a great initiative in the Sustainable Melbourne Fund. Twelve months later, the Rye Hotel had installed more than 300 solar panels to its large complex of buildings and embarked on a larger-scale program of sustainability initiatives, which includes provision and promotion of electric car re-charging facilities. “As they say, the best time to start is 20 years ago; the second best time to start is now.”

Peter’s environmental innovations were featured in our November edition of Mornington Peninsula Magazine (“Rye Hotel sets a shining example”).

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Rye Hotel’s community leadership in the management of energy use and waste consumption has been acknowledged after it was awarded the inaugural Best Environmental Initiative by the Australian Hospitality Association.

FOOD WINE PRODUCE Soar Collective members and guests gathered at the Soar Collective Christmas party on Thursday, December 7, at Co.Co Place in Mornington. Founder Jess Jones introduced new Soar Collective owner Jac Bowie. Photos: Tanya Fry

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Support all the way with Lupton Ferguson

When you list with Lupton Ferguson, it is Louise Lupton, Rob Ferguson and the entire team supporting you at every stage of the sales campaign. They are there every step of the way.

Lupton Ferguson is a union of two experienced local and fully licensed real estate professionals sharing a solitary aspiration - “To treat every home as if it were our own”. It’s a courageous claim but one that Rob and Louise feel best communicates their philosophy.

Representing a vendor should be a privilege. Rob and Louise appreciate that it’s their responsibly to maximise the return and ensure an experience that is positive, transparent and successful.

In their combined 20 years’ experience representing vendors and working with leading real estate brands, they understand the need to put vendors’ circumstances first.

Selling your home is a stressful time and choosing an agent is one of the more critical decisions you will make. It is a time when empathetic, knowledgeable and experienced hands are required.

The opportunity to lead a marketing campaign to secure maximum return and to provide a service above and beyond is what drives the team at Lupton Ferguson.

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Stylish urban-Melbourne living coming to Frankston beachside around inner-city Melbourne suburbs. The meticulously crafted one and twobedroom apartments are just a stroll from the Frankston foreshore.

Delivered by acclaimed Doig Architecture and Bay Developers, fine contemporary architecture and designer interiors are fused into a luxe-warehouse theme, all in a stunning coastal setting giving a range of bay views.

The star of the show is the upperlevel ‘loft’ residences, designed over two storeys and featuring magnificent void spaces above open-plan living zones to create impressively vaulted ceilings and generous entertaining areas. Matte black framed windows span from floor to ceiling up two storeys, enabling bay views throughout.

Opulent marble and plush, dark carpets contrast with timber flooring and white exterior louvres.

Equally impressive are the groundfloor garden residences. Boasting tranquil landscaped courtyard gardens and private street entries, they showcase earthy browns, soft greys and marble finishes,

with bronzed tapware and glass reflecting the luscious garden setting.

Offering an exceptional transport network, a thriving CBD and education facilities, Frankston is the ideal location for families, professionals and retirees seeking breezy beachside living without compromising the quality of lifestyle.

The developers believe in the future of Frankston. “Frankston’s beautiful natural assets and unique land holdings make it a strong investment. A satellite city, the only CBD in the region. We forecast the area for good short and long-term capital growth. Just take a look at the increasing property values over the last two years, and it’s only just begun.”

Sales have commenced for four weeks with 30 per cent of the apartments reserved, and the remainder are expected to sell out over the summer. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-2018.

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BY LIZ ROGERS handing over the keys to these beautiful new homes. Customer service is paramount to delivering a premium experience that provides total satisfaction – and that’s what you get at Gilpip Homes, where reliability, quality and accountability matter.

Having grown into one of the region’s most If you are looking to develop, invest or simply sought-after building companies since its create your dream home on the Peninsula or inception 35 years ago, this innovative beyond, call Gilpip Homes to find out how. and design-principled building group has The Gilpip team takes pride in working with maintained strong family ties and values custom design clients to fulfil their unique within the company - and the results speak wishes and works closely with them to for themselves. Word of mouth referrals ensure dreams do come true. and rebuilds for multiple returning clients continue to place Gilpip Homes at the Begin your dream today and watch it forefront of the Peninsula’s building industry. become a reality with Gilpip Homes.

The highly experienced custom design team GILPIP HOMES at Gilpip Homes works hard at cementing A: 1/2 Fuji Cres, Mornington strong relationships with clients from T: 5977 1607 concept to completion and delights in W: gilpiphomes.com.au

Family owned and operated Gilpip Homes has a long and proud history of providing premium abodes on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Escape this summer into a tranquil interior space with OZ Design Furniture Mornington.

With furniture and homewares inspired by ontrend designs and seaside collections, OZ Design Furniture Mornington is the home of options this summer. New sofas that are fit for all things comfort and style along with quality case goods that ensure organisation and detail can be found within the store.

Experienced staff members will have your interior styled to perfection with the stunning wall art and home dĂŠcor options that will complete modern living spaces.

Visit OZ Design Furniture Mornington today.

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Property Home Garden Summer on the Mornington Peninsula is full of sand and surf, local food and wines and lazy days with friends and family. Each year the list of places to visit and things to do seems to get longer as more and more hidden treasures are discovered, but always high on the list is a visit to the Tyabb Packing House.

Filled with riches from the past, the Tyabb Packing House is a storehouse of history from long ago. But within the Packing House itself, things are changing.

Along with elegant antique furniture is a selection of quality decorator furnishings and vintage designer pieces to complement any décor - and experienced dealers are always on hand to help with

the selection of your purchases. From furniture, lighting, glassware, ceramics, linen and books to sporting and movie memorabilia, you’ll find it all and just a little bit more.

Another recent change has been the management of the fabulous little Rattling Red Café in the Craft Village and the arrival of Thanh into the Tyabb family.

While the menu evolves, Thanh and his team continue to provide delicious food and the same high service as always.

He is also offering breakfast from 9am, so earlybirds can enjoy a hearty start to the day before hunting down bargains in the Packing House. Confidentially, many dealers are taking advantage of this new

fascinating to be found at the Packing House.

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innovation before the start of their busy day too. And if you want to bring your dog, there’s a special café just for them.

A chat with a favourite dealer, a search for a special item or just a chance to see what’s new - you don’t need an excuse to visit because there is always something

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We offer a personalised ‘meet and greet’ service where we explain the terms and conditions applicable to each Seachange Holiday Rental home.

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Make a connection with Koh Living Koh Living believes in creating gifts that make a difference.

“We try to connect people through our giftware to the happy experiences they have had in life, or to the things they love,” says Koh Living’s co-founder Tui Cordemans. “For us, it’s all about connecting people and making them feel important through meaningful giftware; thinking about others when you’re gifting and knowing that you have purchased an experience, rather than just an object on a shelf.

“We strongly feel that we’re not just in business for the sake of making money. We understand that to be happy it is important to have purpose and feel like you belong, and that is the message we are trying to spread through our business.”

The Koh Living Collection encapsulates individually designed products built around distinct stories. The range includes calming and restorative Minikin™ Lanterns, an Australian Wildflower collection of mugs and porcelain vessels and Dreamtime designs that support Indigenous communities. Where possible, Koh Living supports locally made products and has a large range of locally made candles and gorgeous Australian-made jewellery.

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This boost to the council’s usual fortnightly pick-up is in place from Monday, December 18, until Friday, February 2. Your blue-lid recycling bin will still be collected on the usual day; it’ll just be each week instead of each two weeks for the duration of the summer service.

You can recycle aluminium and steel cans and foil; rigid and solid plastic items such as kids’ toys, kitchenware, cups and drink bottles; pots and pans; wrapping paper and envelopes; cardboard, newspapers and magazines; milk, juice and soft drink bottles; and glass bottles and jars. Please don’t place recyclables in a plastic bag before putting them in your bin, and remember to empty containers of contents and liquids first.

Recyclables that can’t fit into your bin can be taken to your rubbish tip in Rye, Mornington and Tyabb or hopper at Sorrento, Dromana and Flinders for free.

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BY LIZ ROGERS Sorrento Furniture custom-designs fine furnishings that express your personal narrative. Owner/operators Cynthia and Gerard have been in the industry for almost 30 years. Their attention to detail, use of premium fabrics and superlative one-on-one service has cemented their position in the premium furniture production industry.

First-rate service is what you get at Sorrento Furniture. Cynthia and Gerard offer expert advice while catering to each client’s individual expression. Gerard’s passion for reinventing wellloved pieces through his skill and upholstery expertise marries perfectly with Cynthia’s eagle eye for colour, form and trend.

Summer holiday outdoor furniture can be given a new lease on life and indoor collectables can be transformed from old to new with Sorrento Furniture. Whether you’re after a fresh holidayhome revamp or some hand-crafted pieces for your permanent abode, Sorrento Furniture can help. Cynthia and Gerard pride themselves on delivering what’s promised and nothing leaves the workshop until it has their stamp of approval.

Sorrento Furniture creates beautiful furniture that lasts by using eco-friendly renewable plantation timbers and sourcing local materials and suppliers to support the community. This summer, create your perfect interior or exterior space with Sorrento Furniture.

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These beautiful long warm days are perfect for pool parties and beach hangouts, but while we are enjoying a nice cooldown over this holiday period, bear in mind the needs of your food crops and other plants. An extra splash of water here or there may not be enough to ward off the extreme temperatures during the next few months.

Unprotected soils will have become hydrophobic by now and will not be absorbing as much water as you think.

That means that the feeding roots of most of your plants may be hot and dry, leading to a lack of uptake of water and nutrients and a decline in your plants’ health. To protect your gardens properly you need to ensure you can deliver water as directly to the roots of your plants as possible - and as you’ve heard many times before, mulch heavily. A well-functioning drip irrigation system and a thick layer of protective mulch will be a big step in helping your plants survive 30-plus degree temperatures.

Love your soil!

On the hotter days, however, some physical shading will help even more. The hot northerlies accompanied by the heat from the sun won’t only temporarily wilt some

of your crops, they can burn the leaves, stems and fruit.

Don’t be shy to throw a sheet over your prized tomatoes and eggplant, and if you have a good harvest of apples hanging on the tree, or some mid-season peaches and nectarines, give them the sheet treatment too. And keep the water up.

Aside from the more extreme temperatures, most of our plants will be thriving in the sun this season. The harvests coming from the blackberries and raspberries have been plentiful, and the apricots couldn’t be more delicious.

In the vegetable garden the goodies are also coming in regularly. As well as the tomatoes and basil, the zucchinis, cucumbers, asparagus, carrots and potatoes are all providing some tasty meals for family and friends.

If you are currently growing your own food at home you will know what I am talking about. If, however, you have not yet got organised to grow some of your own food or have just dipped your toes in the water, seize the opportunity now to get a few things growing. You can still plant seedlings of your favourite summer vegies including salad greens, root crops like radish and beetroot, beans, leeks and spuds. And of course any herb would love to be part of your garden at this time. Just look after them.

Plentiful harvests also give us the opportunity to preserve some of our crop for later use throughout the year. Many

fruits, vegetables and herbs can be creatively stored and brought into the kitchen to complement your meals - and it’s always special coz you made it! Cucumbers, capsicum, eggplant and tomatoes. Plums, pears, persimmon and peaches. Get a good book from the library or have a Google about. There’s tons of preserving information to get you on your way.

This is a super time of year to grow your own food. We just have to remember that our gardens enjoy a cool break as much as we do.

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We source all our beautiful products from around the world and locally. We appreciate texture, colour and aesthetics, and help you with your journey to design a beautiful living space that can be enjoyed for years.

We support locally made: • Custom-made vanities, bench tops, shelving in steel, copper, concrete, timber, porcelain; • Kitchen and bath tapware and accessories from Faucet Strommen in 17 finishes; • Custom-made concrete baths, basins and benches in new colours of soft pink and blue; • Moroccan render finish for wet areas in a variety of colours and finishes; • Kestel & Quill Design custom-made reclaimed timber tables, vanities, cellars, staircases and architectural joinery.

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Unique pieces are arriving constantly from around the world: • Handcrafted pendant lighting made with genuine materials such as glass, steel, brass and reclaimed timber; • Handcrafted reclaimed large timber mirrors and bathroom accessories; • Limestone resin baths and basins in matt and gloss finishes.

IF WE DON’T HAVE IT, WE WILL SOURCE IT FOR YOU! Our qualified design team will help you with all your requirements big or small. We are here to work closely with customers to help everyone achieve their dream home. We tailor our service to suit the individual needs of each client. We design to suit any budget.

For innovative ideas on all aspects of interior and exterior design, stop by and check out the fabulous displays, seek practical advice or simply be inspired.

Lifestiles will re-open on January 10.

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Kirsty Mantel runs Seachange Holiday Rentals.

A passionate local, wife and mum to three boys, Kirsty has been at the helm of this boutique business for eight years. Before that, Kirsty was a property manager in Mount Eliza, so she certainly knows the business.

Seachange Holiday Rentals manages holiday homes throughout the Mornington Peninsula, and Kirsty and her team are always on the search for suitable fully furnished homes. Kirsty explains: “Our point of difference is we are available seven days a week and can assist homeowners in getting their holiday rental homes ready so they can achieve the greatest potential. We take the hassle out of holiday renting!”

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There is a lot to consider when offering your home for holiday renting, from cleaning and garbage removal to what to leave for the tenant. Seachange can assist, customising its service to suit each homeowner’s needs. Kirsty continues: “We offer obligation-free quotes to homeowners and have a website with valuable information for first-time holiday homeowners who are considering holiday renting.”

Properties are listed on Facebook, with specials and competitions. Like the page to keep updated on new properties and ‘what’s on’ on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Are you tired of bending over and crouching down to get into kitchen cupboards?

You might even be sick of crawling halfway inside searching for that certain ingredient only to find that it’s past its use-by date. And I bet you’re really over the aching back and knees that ensue.

Enter Drawers4ease, the kitchen cupboard sliding drawer system that will revolutionise the way you work in the kitchen.

Warren removes fixed shelving and replaces it with high-quality, soft-close slide-out drawers that come with a 100 per cent satisfaction replacement guarantee. He also makes Lazy Susans for corner cabinets too!

And why is this such a great idea apart from the fact it makes your life easier?

It means you don’t need to spend a fortune on renovating your kitchen. Why spend extra cash when you can have a functional kitchen in half the time and at a fraction of the price?

Warren has been working in the building industry for more than 45 years so he knows about function and form. His clever cupboard and pantry solutions increase your storage space by up to 25 per cent and are essential for arthritis sufferers.

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Whitepier Coastal is the pretty and fresh new interiors store in the peaceful setting of Boundary Rd Dromana. Perfect for Summer shopping in a relaxed and breezy atmosphere.

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BY LIZ ROGERS Mark and Bindy Foley from Mornington Garden Supplies have purchased the Mornington Peninsula’s retail icon Garden of Quasimodo.

Now combining a huge range of stunning pots and inspirational outdoor pieces to complement their existing bulk gardening business, Mornington Garden Supplies offers something for every outdoor and green thumb enthusiast.

Bindy explains. “We are so happy with our new landscaping centre. Garden of Quasimodo and Mornington Garden Supplies have been serving the Peninsula respectively for over 30 years. To combine both business philosophies with an injection of renewed energy and flair has been a wonderful challenge. We are over the moon with the results.”

Drop by this month for some leisurely outdoor inspiration and to view their new pool display, pizza ovens, bird baths, statues, pots and masses of great garden products that will get you in the garden-first mood. It’s the ideal time of the year to be where things grow.

Your ideas will blossom with the help of Mornington Garden Supplies, where a new space, new stock and new ideas blend beautifully with old favourites and old-style service.

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Why pay through the nose for heating and cooling just to watch it escape through your windows? With Enertec Window & Door Systems, that won’t happen.

EWD is a family business started by owner and production manager Rudi Frey, who recognised a need for an energy-efficient system of windows and doors specifically for Australian homes. The latest window technology from Germany was implemented and manufacturing began in Melbourne with amazing results. EWD’s uPVC profile has multiple chambers and is fitted with the correct combination of double glass to become the best Australia has to offer.

“Thermal insulation means a substantial energy saving, reducing power bills and maintaining optimum comfort,” says Rudi. “Our technology greatly reduces noise disturbances from outside to one-eighth the original noise level.”

EWD windows and doors are also the safest solution available, with a sophisticated locking mechanism and reinforced steel internal structure working together to add total peace of mind. They are very affordable, and EWD offers a 10-year warranty on its products, which are maintenance-free for life, sustainable, renewable and recyclable.

Check out the EWD range online or visit the showroom at 3/45 Macbeth St, Braeside. Call for your free measure and quote and mention this editorial to receive your 10 per cent discount.

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Save on blinds and your energy costs Whisper Cellular Blinds by Dollar Curtains & Blinds are more than your average blind.

They have no visible seams, cords or cord holes, creating a beautiful, streamlined solution. They are also available in a variety of easy-to-use and child-safe operating systems and specialised shapes, including a skylight system, providing the ideal solution for your windows.

What really sets them apart, however, is their unique cellular construction, which creates its own layer of insulation by allowing air to be trapped within each cell, resulting in the top blind product for energy efficiency.

In the hot summer months, much of a home’s unwanted heat enters through the windows. Whisper Cellular Blinds reflect and block most solar energy from entering the home, reducing your cooling needs and saving you energy and money. In both summer and winter, the result is savings of up to 32 per cent on your energy costs.

All Cellular Blinds are manufactured in Victoria by DCB ensuring factory-direct prices, no hidden costs and the highest Australian-made quality.

For a limited time, Dollar Curtains & Blinds is also offering 20 per cent off Whisper Cellular Blinds.

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

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The living’s easy with Forty Winks

BY LIZ ROGERS

Time for a new look in the bedroom? Then talk to Forty Winks Mornington, the leader in style, comfort and contemporary bedroom makeovers.

Forty Winks Mornington is a family owned and operated store that has been dedicated to providing the best quality mattresses, beds and bedding to Peninsula people for more than 30 years.

If you’re thinking about brightening up a beach house bedroom or setting up a sensational slumber room in your permanent home this month, Forty Winks Mornington has you covered. The dedicated team of bedding experts can help you choose the right mattress from single through to super-king and select the perfect bedding and accessories to go with it.

The holidays are here so now’s the time to turn your bedroom into the private oasis you’ve always dreamt of. Forty Winks Mornington has a wide selection of beautiful classic and contemporary upholstered bedheads to turn any beach-time bedroom into a five-star beach retreat getaway. Leading brands

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The complete range of bedroom furniture at Forty Winks Mornington (think beds, bedside tables, blanket and lingerie boxes, dressers, mirrors and tall boys) is made from high-quality products that are built to last - and the kids haven’t been forgotten either. Bunks are a safe and space-saving solution for beach houses and summer sleep-overs, so why not purchase that gorgeous bunk and trundle package you’ve been thinking about and get your kids smiling and sleeping peacefully this holiday season.

Forty Winks Mornington will show you how the living’s beachy, breezy and easy.

Give the team a call today.

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There’s a ‘Henrietta’ for every home “Our kitchen, bar and wait staff are in demand through the summer as many of our clients have realised they can leave the plating up, serving and cleaning to our expert staff and just get on and enjoy their guests!” says Stephanie Tate, director of Henrietta’s Help @ Home.

“Quite often they have already had our cleaners or our nannies as regulars at their homes – often even there on the day, with activities for the younger guests.”

Henrietta’s Help @ Home’s four divisions – child care, senior support and aged care, residential cleaning and in-home hospitality - are all now firmly established and offering experienced service and job opportunities throughout the Peninsula.

“Both are equally important,” Stephanie says. “We provide a valued range of services to busy families. Providing employment opportunities is also a priority.”

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Style Temple’s moving sale, with 30-70 per cent off all floor stock, is entering its final days, so hurry in to secure designer homewares at ridiculous prices!

This amazing relocation sale finishes at the end of January or when stock runs out, which means this is your last chance to buy exclusive designer pieces at unbeatable prices.

The Peninsula’s home of luxury homewares has announced plans to move from its iconic Mornington retail store and re-open in a new space with new product lines and a new format. With the urgent need for larger premises as the wholesale, retail online and decorating sides of the business continue to grow, interior decorator Liz Todd and her partner Frank O’Leary have made the decision to move to new and more spacious premises in Seaford.

Style Temple’s full retail range will still be available online or by appointment at their new showroom, but the move will enable them to further expand the rapidly growing wholesale, property styling and commercial and residential decorating sides of the business.

The Mornington store closes on January 31, so get in now for designer homewares, furniture, lighting, rugs, gifts, art and antiques at incredibly low prices.

Sensational!

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Echoes of karma in business success

BY KATE SEARS for herself and her partner, Aaron, and posted a photo of it on Instagram. Now she’s booked out for the next two months filling orders for raw vegan desserts through her business The Kindness Echoes. With a focus on guilt-free In April, Georgia made a raw vegetarian lactose-free cake products that aren’t harmful to the environment or our bodies, she’s also dedicated her business to generating zero waste.

Likewise, Georgia and Aaron try to do the same. They compost, have a worm farm, grow their own fruit and vegetables, re-use containers, and shop where they can bag or jar their purchases. Georgia also dehydrates the leftover fruit from her cakes and uses it to decorate them.

Such has been the rapid success of The Kindness Echoes it’s tempting to put it down to karma generated by Georgia’s passion for the environment – that and the power of Instagram! “A café messaged me on my private page about my cake. Then one week later I was taking cakes to cafes around Melbourne. It just all fell together.”

Currently she’s supplying cafes in Melbourne and Gippsland and getting orders for two birthday cakes a week. She’s also working on an e-book with ethical

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chocolate manufacturer The Chocolate Yogi that she makes look like a piece of cake.

The Kindness Echoes has grown from something to support her while she studied graphic design at uni to a full-time job. Perhaps fittingly, her stunning cakes look like works of art. “I’ve finally found my creative outlet.”

You can meet Georgia and sample her raspberry cheesecake at The Mermaid Sorority Vegan Market on Saturday, January 20, at Frankston Basketball Stadium.

For more, go to thekindnessechoes.com.au or follow her cooking travels on Instagram at @thekindnessechoes

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