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BY ANDREA KELLETT

There’s a lot about Emma Freedman you probably don’t know.

For instance, this much loved TV and radio host could do with a little help from the Mornington Peninsula right now. And we mean, right now.

It turns out Emma lived on the Mornington Peninsula in her teens, attended school here from Year 7 to Year 9 and she still has family here (keep reading, the connection about what you need to do is coming). The 28-year-old now lives in Sydney and has created a unique pack design for Twinings’ ‘Morning Tea’, which can be seen in supermarkets across the country for a limited time, alongside designs created by Carrie Bickmore (Network Ten’s ‘The Project’), Nicole Kidman (need we background?) and Samantha Harris (Australian model). The four Australian women are finalists in the Twinings Design Challenge.

What’s touching is that Emma’s design, pictured, is a visual representation of her childhood memories growing up in Mount Martha and visiting our beautiful local beaches for regular swims (note the bathing boxes)! She has chosen the Captain Courageous Foundation to receive 10 cents from every pack sold and (here’s where you, our readers, come in) if Emma can poll more votes for her design than Bickmore, Kidman and Harris, her pack will remain on shelves for the next four years and her charity will reap the rewards.

So, she needs Mornington Peninsula residents to get behind her beach design and vote for it by May 8. It’s a tight deadline, we know, but it’s a charitable competition Mornington Peninsula Magazine couldn’t resist being involved in. If you miss the voting deadline, you can still buy a pack with Emma’s design on it for a limited time and help her charity! Captain Courageous Foundation exists to find a cure for children suffering from life threatening Bone Marrow Failure disease.

Emma explains why she chose Mount Martha: “I was inspired by living at the beach when I was younger. I do remember when I was in my mid-teens I would go for a swim of a morning at Mount Martha, come back home, dress into my school uniform and have a cup of tea before jumping on the bus. I looked back at those memories to create an image that reflected my experience of my first cup of tea,” she says.

As to whether she still visits the Peninsula, the answer is a definite yes!

She was here on Christmas Day visiting her family, in fact. “I came down for Christmas and spent some time around Cape Schanck,” she says. “I don’t get down enough, working seven days.”

Discussing her competition, she laughs. “Those are some pretty nice names to be in competition with!” she says, admitting she’s a Kidman fan and would love to meet her one day.

To see the four ‘Morning Tea’ pack designs and to vote by May 8, go to www.twinings.com.au

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5 2018 Year Enrolling now Toorak Girls are young women ready to take on the world.

Girls’ schools create outstanding opportunities for strong academic achievement and leadership; girls feel more conďŹ dent, do better in maths and science and are more active in sports.

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LAST OCTOBER WOODLEIGH SCHOOL WERE ANNOUNCED AS THIS YEAR’S VICTORIAN STATE IMPACT AWARD WINNER, IN THE NAB SCHOOL’S FIRST AWARD. The award gives Woodleigh $60,000 in funding for our outstanding school-community partnership.

We were selected from 12 Impact Award winners around VIC for our successful partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the New Hope Foundation, titled ‘The Homework Club’.

This partnership, which is part of our wider Community Service Program aims to improve the educational prospects of newly-arrived refugees in the local Frankston area and to encourage the students from the

School to engage in community volunteering. The partnership was developed three years ago when the School identified the need to develop relationships with the community in an area of need; they called upon the Brotherhood of St Laurence to start The Homework Club to support Sudanese refugee students and their families.

The Homework Club is entirely voluntary and runs for two hours every Tuesday after school.

Woodleigh’s students travel to the venue to tutor, mentor and support the students who come from various other schools in the area.

Our students have demonstrated increased cultural awareness and social responsibility from their involvement in this project and

students who have left the school also remain involved. There is even a waiting list to become a volunteer tutor for the Homework Club!

Woodleigh School Principal, Jonathan Walter was rapt with the award.

“It’s great to see the worth of innovative learning programs – which have both social and educational value, recognized with this level of funding.

After three years, the Homework Club is no longer in its infancy. This award ensures that it will mature and grow as it should – as a positive model, which can be shared and re-applied to other Community Service programs within our School and the wider community.”

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More Opportunities for Year 7 Entry at Woodleigh Strong demand for a Woodleigh education has seen growing enrolments at all three campuses of our School. With four full Year 6 classes now moving from Minimbah and Penbank to Year 7 at Woodleigh, opportunities for Year 7 entry have become increasingly difficult to secure.

In order to cater for those families seeking a Woodleigh education for their child’s secondary years, the School Board and I have decided to add an additional Year 7 class in 2019. Ultimately leading to a larger student population (currently 600, projected to increase to 725 in six years’ time), the additional student numbers will support our endeavours to broaden the range of educational experiences on offer, while bringing further strength and diversity to our learning community.

We welcome enquiries regarding these, and other new opportunities at Woodleigh School. For further information about our programs and philosophy, Information Evenings and Campus Tours, please see our website or call the Enrolments Office on 5971 6100.

Jonathan Walter Woodleigh School Principal Pictured: Alex Syme (Year 12) sharing the story of her Great Great Grandfather, Sir George Syme’s ANZAC service at our whole school ANZAC Assembly.’

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News & Interviews 3-45 106, 112, 113, 114 Socials South for the Winter 46-50 Winter Wine Weekend Program 51-58 Colourful Mornington 60-67 Parenting & Education 68-69 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 70-84 The Business 85-89 Arts, Events & Diary Dates 90-95 Peninsula Made & Markets 96-102 Food & Wine 103-114 Property Home Garden 115-132 PUBLISHER Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au EDITOR Andrea Kellett andrea@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Chendelle Kolasa 0412 030 802 chendelle@mpmag.com.au Andrea Haynes 0419 506 320 peninsulamade@mpmag.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Andrea Kellett, Jess Jones, Stephanie Johnson, Drew Cooper, Kate Sears SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Willow Creative, Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY JP, Tanya Fry, Willow Creative

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You’ll notice something different about Mornington Peninsula Magazine from this issue onwards.

Today, we move from staple binding to perfect binding, in EVERY edition. It’s a sophisticated finish that complements our gorgeous product and it’s here to stay.

As we move into our 12th year, Mornington Peninsula Magazine continues to go from strength to strength, and that means more pages of gorgeous news about the Peninsula each issue. And that requires perfect binding.

Publisher Lisa Walton explains: “Growing as we have over the past few years it has been increasingly difficult to keep within the page size requirements for a stapled finish. There is a cost to go ‘perfect or burst bound’, however, we have negotiated a fabulous deal with our printers to have this finish every issue from now on.”

Did you know Mornington Peninsula Magazine offers almost 10 times the content of any other local glossy?

“You only get readership like we enjoy year after year by producing in a style that is always fresh, and easy to read, with no effort to find the sections and content you are interested in. We have been showcasing new and innovative local businesses for more than 11 years. Readers expect to find information about new businesses and they are not let down.”

Our regular features showcase local areas, products and services and the new Peninsula Made section gives readers information about products grown or created on the Peninsula. There are instant go-to areas every month - Edible Gardens, Stars, Common People, What’s Hot, Social Pics, Diary Dates or just flick through and be engaged with the design and content on any page.

“We must be doing something right when our articles are often rehashed in other media,” Lisa adds. “It’s

fabulous to boast we still have plenty of advertisers who were in our first edition!”

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There is no doubt that school camps provide children with many memorable experiences, some good, some quite challenging. As adults, many of our school memories are still related to the camps that we attended.

At Peninsula Grammar, camps are a compulsory part of the curriculum. Designed by an expert outdoor education team, the outdoor experiences created for Years 5 to 8 students in particular provide learning opportunities not possible within the four walls of a classroom.

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peers, their teachers and other professionals to take on personal and social challenges is one of the most empowering experiences for our students,” said the Head of the Middle Years program, Muriel Bakker.

“The relationships formed during this time of year are really important and our camps are all about engaging our students and developing positive interpersonal relationships with fellow students and mentors.”

Camps at Peninsula Grammar are definitely jam-packed with activities with little downtime - setting up camp, preparing meals and cleaning up afterwards, hiking, abseiling, rafting, bike riding, surfing and many individual and team challenges. The children are exposed to a range

of activities that they may not have tried before, with camp staff encouraging them to ‘get comfortable getting uncomfortable’.

“We know that our most significant personal growth occurs when we step outside of our own comfort zone,” Mrs Bakker said. “And really, that’s what our camps are designed to do – promote growth and an adventurous spirit.”

Hear more about the importance of outdoor education in Peninsula Grammar’s Years 5 to 8 program at the Open Day on May 17. Visit www.peninsulagrammar.vic. edu.au or phone 9788 7777.

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SEE US IN ACTION OPEN DAYS 17 May 2017 16 August 2017 18 October 2017

Years 5 and 6: smaller class sizes 2018 In Years 5 and 6 at Peninsula Grammar our smaller class sizes are targeted to meet the individual needs of each and every child.

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BY ANDREA KELLETT

Connie Johnson doesn’t need much of an introduction.

She is one of Australia’s best-known cancer advocates, she’s the sister of Australian actor Samuel (Sam) Johnson and she has terminal breast cancer. You may recall Sam rode his unicycle around Australia a few years ago in honour of Connie, 40, and in the name of breast cancer awareness and medical research. He made a headline or two doing it.

Connie, a mother-of-two, has a strong connection with the Mornington Peninsula.

She lived here for about three years in her teens and she attended Mornington Secondary College.

Connie and Sam have raised millions for cancer research since her terminal diagnosis and, after recently being told by her medical team that she has to stop chemotherapy, she has one last “hurrah” planned for May 10 in Canberra where she hopes to raise another $1million. It’s called the ‘Big Heart Project’ and she hopes Mornington Peninsula residents will get on board.

Speaking to Mornington Peninsula Magazine, Connie recalled her years at Mornington Secondary College fondly. “When I was about 13 I started there, my hair was just growing back from my first cancer and the teachers and kids were great,” she said by phone from interstate. “I was so scared but I didn’t need to be.”

Connie and Sam’s family moved a lot when they were kids but she still recalls her textiles teacher, Mrs Gene Young, at Mornington Secondary College who taught her to sew and whose class made her a “beautiful quilt” and a massive banner for her ‘Love Your Sister’ campaign. “We hang the banner at nearly every event we host,” Connie said. Mornington Secondary College also played a key role in Sam’s unicycle ride, Connie recalled. “They had a goal of matching every kilometre Sam rode with one dollar. Over the year of the ride they raised more than $15,000! The students showed determination, commitment and a great sense of the importance of community.”

To keep up to date with the latest ‘Big Heart Project’ news go to www.facebook. com/loveyoursister and to help make this a million dollar heart, head to loveyoursister.ecwid.com

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Dan Turnbull from the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation takes me through it. Through the history, cultural importance and the perseverance. Through the array of Aboriginal artefacts, self-made shields and keepsakes made by his grandmother in the glass cabinet in his living room. Over the vast maps outlining Bunurong Country from the Werribee River down to the Peninsula’s tip in Portsea and into the deep waters of Port Phillip Bay that line his office walls (Bunurong Country also extends to the Prom).

Dan Turnbull knows a lot about where his mob comes from and where he believes they should be heading.

He picks up a shield and explains. “Our Ancestors have always known Point Nepean as Monmar. It is one of the

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most sacred sites on the Peninsula and is the traditional land of the Burin’yong Bulluk who are a clan of the Bunurong/Boon Warrung. There are Aboriginal artefacts right across the Mornington Peninsula. Our people have lived in the region for more than 35,000 years.” He leans over to show me one of his shields. “All symbols here are viewed from Sky Country. Overhead. These u shapes are people. The more u shapes there are indicates position in the mob - an elder, while the vertical lines one line is a woman (digging stick) and two lines is a man (two spears). Long curly lines are the sand dunes while concentric circles represent campsites. And here, here are the daughter streams.”

Indigenous artefacts tell their stories through symbology and craft. Dan continues. “About seven years ago we worked with archaeologists within the quarantine station at Point Nepean and found an 18,000-year-old site! The bay was a grassland back then. It only filled with water 10,000 years later which is thousands of years before the Great Pyramids were built. There have been findings

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from the Cranbourne sands, Wonga (Arthur’s Seat) and Carrum Swamp areas. You know the park next to the Karingal Hub? There’s a house next to it called Ballam Homestead. It was one of the first houses in the area. A bullroarer and pointing bone which had been collected from the Bunurong people in the early contact period and kept onsite until a recent clean out were handed back by the owners.” (Bullroarers are for communicating with the spirits, while message sticks have been used to convey communications from mob to mob throughout Indigenous history.)

“It’s a misconception that the message was on the stick.

There was an identifying symbol of the person who was sending the message. It was the carrier who relayed the message,” he continues.

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rock’ and finding pieces that could be up to 32,000 years old. Dan continues to go through his selection of stone tools, each one delicately carved for a uniquely special use. “Flaked edge axes were tied to their wooden handles with kangaroo tail sinew and solidified with grass resin. Greenstone ‘blanks’ from Mount William in the Grampians were traded for three possum skin cloaks or 90 skins and made into axes. They took months to create and were buried with the person because of how valuable they were.”

We look at one of the rice shell necklaces Dan’s grandmother made. “My grandmother told me that it took up to ten times to get one shell threaded because they are so small.” The patience to complete the double stringed necklace is obvious. “I’ll never know how to do it. It’s women’s business.” Maybe so, but Dan is certainly in the business of uncovering Saltwater people’s business.

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There is a hidden gem in the grounds of McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin. For more than 40 years the Frankston & Peninsula Lapidary Club has been specialising in faceting, cabochon, opal carving, chain weaving, silver smithing, and mineral collection.

The art of faceting is the process of cutting and polishing a variety of gemstones, from sapphire to quartz. Cabochon, on the other hand, is cutting, grinding and polishing a range of rocks and minerals. Club members can express their artistic talents with opal carving and chain weaving classes, making bracelets and earrings, while silver smithing classes teach them to make settings for the stones they find, or create jewellery using soldering and casting techniques.

Field trips led by experienced organisers give members the chance to experience the excitement of finding their own semi-precious gems and minerals, which they can then cut, polish and set into beautiful statement jewellery.

The club has a range of minerals and gems on display so new members are able to identify the treasures they find on field trips. The club also invites the public to donate any unwanted minerals they have to add to this display, or people can sell them on a commission basis in the club’s annual rock auction.

This August 26-27 at the Cranbourne Public Hall the club will have 20 traders attending for the Annual Gem Show. They’ll be selling a large range of rocks, gems, minerals, crystals, jewellery and even equipment from around the world. Professionals will be sharing their knowledge as visitors partake in raffles, while enjoying food and drink.

The club is open on Sundays from 10am-2pm, Wednesdays 4-8pm, Thursdays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm; it is closed during school holidays on Wednesday evenings. Visit the website for details about becoming a member.

FRANKSTON & PENINSULA LAPIDARY CLUB INC A: McClelland Gallery (in the grounds of), 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin T: 9770 9340 W: frankstonlapidaryclub.com

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Colour trending. Happens every year. The blending of Rose Quartz and Serenity in 2016, and the PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Spring/Summer lifestyle colour trend forecaster for 2018 (which suggests colour harmonies and key colour directives) is already making news.

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BY LIZ ROGERS Colour trend forecasting is being able to look at what’s happening now to understand what is going to be happening in the future in the world of fashion, design and architecture and this year Greenery, the humble colour of the trees, plants and the sea gets the nod. It appears that taking a breath of fresh air is what it’s all about, says the Pantone Colour Institute, who are the masters in colour trend predictions. Just look at the growing trend of vertical and rooftop gardens and leafy plazas (and Mornington’s own Lilo Café), but green didn’t always get the wrap it deserves. Historically speaking, good old green has had a somewhat chequered past.

The colour green is a symbol of life, luck and hope – but it is also a symbol of greed, poison and the devil. Green pigments have been used since ancient times. Egyptians used the copper carbonate hydroxide mineral malachite.

Emeralds and other green stones were admired by the Romans, and some 19th Century scholars even speculated that Greeks couldn’t see green. The colour was denigrated by Bauhaus artist Kandinsky,

while the Mona Lisa wears green although she is not from a noble family (which in Renaissance times marked social status).

In 1814, the Wilhelm Dye and White Lead Company in Germany developed an emerald green dye that became all the rage in Victorian Britain. Unfortunately, it was made with arsenic and those who wore the clothing dripped in the dye soon became deathly ill developing scabs and vomiting blood while their livers and kidneys shut down!

These days green is the symbol of environmental causes, social justice and the mission to save the planet. It is also seen as the colour that represents all things changeable and fleeting like childhood, love and money. Whether you believe it symbolises luck (like the Irish) or regrowth and calm - one thing’s for sure, Kermit the frog found it hard “having to spend each day the colours of the leaves” and blending “in with so many other ordinary things”. Whether on trend or not, the green of our great planet gives us life and that’s no trite thing.

Sorry Kermit.

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Herd about the latest additions to EastLink’s landscaping team?

Goats are now helping clear noxious weeds and reduce the fuel load from a steep and rocky parcel of land along the tollway.

The landscaping team responsible for maintaining 480ha identified a small area where blackberry and flax-leaved broom had taken hold and where overgrown vegetation presented a potential fire risk. However, the rugged area posed significant safety risks to staff and equipment.

The environmentally friendly, sustainable and safe solution was for the team to engage the services of a herd of goats. The sure-footed animals are at home on the tough terrain and have displayed quite an appetite for the weeds since being introduced to the area last December.

Unable to get on to the tollway or the EastLink Trail, the animals are able to safely feed on

the weeds’ foliage and leaf buds, which exhausts the root system and kills the plant while leaving the soil fungi, insects and worms unharmed. The area’s potential fire load is not only being eaten, it is also being trampled by the goats, and this meant the area required no extra attention over summer.

The goats have been provided and cared for

by Colin Arnold, of Graze Away, who has been working with goats for 20 years to assist in the restoration of native habitats.

These ‘Staff Members of the Month’ will provide a better habitat for ground fauna and will in turn attract a greater variety of birds, such as wrens, kites, butcher birds, finches and kookaburras.

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Microbravery: what is it and why do we need it?

Ordering a smoothie. Asking someone if you can pat their dog. Requesting assistance in a store.

What do these everyday acts have in common?

They’re all forms of microbravery: small, everyday risks that take us out of our personal comfort zones.

These small acts of bravery can be life changing especially for girls, helping them to build confidence and self-esteem.

A 2014 study by Keds and Girls Leadership, highlighted a bravery gap where boys were more likely than girls to say they were brave.

The study found that 59% of teen girls define bravery as a heroic act in a dangerous situation, while only 18% of teen girls define brave as standing up for their beliefs and being honest about who they are.

So when being brave feels like it is too big, it can seem out of reach to those who want to try it, and a lot scarier than it has to be.

Toorak College wants every girl to know that being brave is a skill best learned gradually over time, and like any new

skill it takes practice, persistence and patience. Bravery is built, not born and microbravery allows girls to build courage slowly in small increments. Eventually they develop the confidence to tackle bigger challenges.

A girls-only approach to education provides a learning environment where girls feel empowered, where they can engage in more healthy competition and risk-taking. These skills set girls up for leadership and life success.

Toorak College encourages parents and teachers to embrace microbravery and to teach it to our girls; they learn best by watching the adults they admire and care for. When parents and teachers model microbravery they provide girls with two core components they need to develop courage: a script (the words to say) and permission (it’s okay to speak up, even if society tells you not to).

Bravery isn’t just about what we do: it’s also about what we believe in. By changing the way girls define courage, we can put it within their reach, making bravery something girls can also enjoy.

Toorak College sets every student up for their own personal growth and success. Discover Toorak on Wednesday 17 May, with tours at 9am and 10am.

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It’s a (Boxer) dog’s life

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Dogs seem to be the favourite four-legged friend so far in our Peninsula Pets segment and the canine companions of Exceptional Carpentry’s owners Tara and Mark Watkins are no exception!

The couple’s beloved Labrador Brinkly (named after the dog in the movie You’ve got mail) passed when she was 12 years old and now seven-year-old Boxer Satchmo, who joined the family when Tara and Mark got married, has become the couple’s new shadow (Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong is one of Tara’s favourite musicians and his song ‘What a wonderful World’ played at their wedding).

Satchmo is obsessed with water just like her predecessor Brinkly, so going on a walk anywhere near water turns into a mad adventure - even though Boxers are not known for swimming. “She was brought up by a water mad Labrador so she learnt to swim as a pup”, explains Tara. “She even dives under to retrieve items. She also loves watching the kids (who she adores) in the bath. She’s fascinated by it. Unfortunately, she also adores our shoes! Whenever they go missing we go straight to her kennel. There’s always a stash at the back.”

This lovely little dynamo also fancies herself as the chook’s best friend. “She’ll lie down and let them wander around her”, says Tara. “She’s also a tad over the top about food just like the beautiful Brinkly who would lie down to eat! Kitchen scraps always went down fast and furiously at the Watkins’, and they still do!”

Tara and Mark have always had dogs and can’t imagine life without them. Boxers have been part of the Watkins’ extended family for more than 50 years and Satchmo’s role in the business is to ‘supervise’ Mark while he is in the workshop. Satchmo also goes along to family events and stays with Granny, Grandpa and their Boxer Mia to enjoy walks on the beach, scraps of home-made meals and snoozing in front of the wood fire (just like she does at home) when Tara and Mark can’t take her with them.

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This month, Bayside Centre is creating change and helping to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Community Support - an integral charity assisting with homeless in the local area. Proving a huge range of services including emergency housing, food and grocery vouchers as well as pathways to education, information, advice and skills, Community Support is often the first point of contact for people in crisis. Last year alone saw more than 13,000 people reach out to them for help.

With the support and community strength of Bayside Centre and the wider Mornington Peninsula, Community Support is able to keep up the vital work it does in changing the direction of people’s lives through helping them gain the ability to make more effective life choices.

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Autumn Shimmer of Ensemble Liaison

Gold was the sound resonating from great master J S Bach’s Sonata BWV 1034, brilliantly arranged by David Griiffiths for clarinet and continuo, hosted by the Peninsula Music Society at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Saturday, March 18.

Timothy Young (piano) and Svetlana Bogosavljevic (cello) superbly partnered David’s clarinet, in a distinguished Ensemble Liaison recital.

Rich justice was done to Bach’s composition, with mellow but vibrant and lively melody, and perfect timing paced with sweetness. There followed Emil Hartman’s Serenade Op 24, moving with perfection into a warm passion. The trio then held their audience spellbound with astounding and world class virtuosity in delivering Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Timothy’s piano bringing special captivation.

Svetlana and David then carried the show with rhythmic ease into the Argentinian nostalgia of Astor Piazzolla’s tango: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, arranged by David for clarinet, cello and piano followed.

Culminating the recital was Bizet’s Fantasy on themes from Carmen, again gripping an audience enthralled. In all, a wonderful evening, its outset with the opening of the concert season generously mellowed by a tasting of excellent Bittern Estate wines.

Next concert Firebird Trio and Friends, Saturday May 13, bookings www.pmsmusic.asn.au

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Making an Impact National Volunteer Week from May 8 to 14, is an annual celebration acknowledging the generous contribution volunteers make.

This year, Impact Volunteering is having a ‘Volunteering Expo’ on May 10 to let you know what it takes and means to become a volunteer in Frankston City and surrounds.

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The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) has held 29 ‘Speed Date’ events across Australia. The Mornington Peninsula Shire, the City of Frankston and the ATA have joined forces to bring Speed Date a Sustainability Expert to the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

This free local event is a great opportunity to seek independent advice from a range of experts in the sustainability field. Don’t miss out!

It’s at Mount Eliza Community Hall, 90 – 100 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza, on Saturday, June 3, 2 – 4pm.

Bring your sketches, plans and photographs on your tablet, laptop or in hard copy. The designers and experts will offer advice, ideas and alternative viewpoints. Bookings essential at sdse. ata.org.au/upcoming-events or phone 9639 1500. To find out more visit sdse. ata.org.au/upcoming-events “The ideas we were given are now integrated into our house design. This has not only reduced our footprint but also saved us money on building costs. Being our first home it is amazing!” - Melbourne participant

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Development of the long-awaited Martha Cove Town Centre is officially underway.

Located approximately 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, the long-awaited Martha Cove Village Centre will offer residents a selection of superior eateries, providores and retail boutiques. The Martha Cove Village Centre, scheduled to be delivered within three years, will not only provide residents with an unparalleled lifestyle of quality amenity, services and entertainment, but will also inject more than 160 full-time jobs into the local economy.

Boat owners will be particularly well catered for with an integrated harbour offering 300 marina berths, a full service marine maintenance facility including 300-boat dry-stack storage, marina concierge and valet services.

Along with the town centre development, the latest residential offering has been launched - The Moorings - a luxury set of 43 absolute waterfront and parkview apartments designed by award-winning architect Karl Fender of Fender Katsalidis. Set only metres from the water, The Moorings offers buyers unprecedented levels of luxury. Two and three bedroom waterfront dwellings plus over 450m2 of restaurant space on water’s edge will be on offer, with the ground floor apartments providing direct access to the waterfront via private landscaped courtyards.

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Marking the beginning of many food and beverage offerings at Martha Cove, Martha’s Table restaurant will focus on providing the Martha Cove community with top quality food sourced from locally produced ingredients. Due to open in the second half of 2018 the simple yet tastefully crafted dishes produced at Martha’s Table will help contribute to the overall coast-side ambience of the Martha Cove experience. www.marthacove.com.au www.themooringsmarthacove.com.au www.marthastable.com.au

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If you have visited the Mornington Peninsula you may have noticed this exotic little beauty, pictured, at Hidden Harbour Marina over summer.

It belongs to Glenn Ashby, Skipper of NZ America’s Cup team and multi time Catamaran World Champion.

This Venetian Watertaxi (or Motoscafi, to be exact) was enjoying a berth at the marina and exploring our beautiful surrounds. Glenn Ashby imported the Motoscafi from Venice himself. He brings her to Hidden

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Harbour Marina every year so he can experience a more chilled out time on the water. Glenn’s usual mode of transport on the water is anything but!

Glenn is the skipper of the New Zealand America’s Cup team and a multihull world champion whose impressive record includes 10 Australian A Class Championships and 15 world championships across three multihull categories.

Glenn chose Hidden Harbour Marina for its easy access to the bay and to ensure he keeps his little beauty safe.

The berths are a freehold purchase instead of a lease and the latest pier offers a range of marina berths in 12m and 15m sizes with some 13m berths also available. Marina berths are priced from $170,000 and provide a secure investment for use now or in the future.

Hidden Harbour Marina offers the closest access to your boat from the carpark within Martha Cove. With 24-hour security and secure ‘fob only’ access you know your investment and your boat are both being well looked after. The Owners Marina allows you to be close enough to everything but far enough away to miss the traffic, the construction or parking issues seen elsewhere on the Peninsula.

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Love You, Mum. It’s a universal concept and one we love at Mornington Peninsula Magazine. To celebrate Mothers Day, we spoke with the mother-daughter teams behind three successful, well-known Peninsula businesses. We spoke about their bonds, banter and more.

JUDE AND SARAH - OLIEVE & OLIE Jude and her daughter Sarah own Olieve & Olie.

Theirs is the business of producing beautiful organic skincare ‘handcrafted on the Mornington Peninsula’ from their factory in Rosebud. With more than 100 stockists in every state in Australia, it’s fair to say this mother-daughter working relationship works.

Jude is the creative genius (or the mad professor as they fondly refer to her) and Sarah is the commerce brain. Sarah explains: “Fifteen years ago Jude started making soap from olive oil we produced on our family farm. From her small saucepans on the stove at home, we now make the products in 100 litre kettles in our factory. My background is commerce, so my focus is on an entirely different aspect of the business. I think that’s why we work so well together - our roles and interests are quite separate.”

What do they love about working with each other?

“Everything!” Sarah says. “It just feels so right, like home, it’s hard to describe. My Mum is one of those people you just like being around, she’s funny, loves to have a chat and is always making me a coffee or trying to feed me. I don’t think you ever stop being a Mum, that’s what I love about her. I feel so blessed to have her in my life and to be creating these memories with her.”

And Jude? “It is so wonderful to work with Sarah. We may not always agree on things but always manage to come to decisions respectfully and still laughing,” she says. “Working all day together doesn’t change that we will often talk or text after hours having things still to talk over.”

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ERICA AND VICTORIA – FIONA’S OF MORNINGTON Erica and Victoria bought Fiona’s of Mornington in Main Street 14 years ago and since then this fabulous pair have cemented their business as a ‘go-to’ store on the Mornington Peninsula for high end, exclusive fashion (think Mela Purdi, Ginger & Smart and much more). This mother and daughter have a lot of fun together in business, a “truckload” of constructive arguments along the way and a wonderful bond that’s obvious when you see them together. “After 14 years of working together, we’d want to!” Victoria adds, laughing.

Mum Erica and daughter Victoria do their fashion buying together, they often attend events together and they collaborate to organise the annual Fields of Fashion charity luncheon at Mornington Racecourse. So, what is the secret to working together so successfully? “When one is in the shop the other one isn’t!” Erica laughs. “We buy our labels together and although we have arguments over what we’re buying, the blend (of older and younger generations) works well,” Erica explains. “We’ve always had a good relationship and working together makes us more in contact on a day-to-day basis.”

Both agree there is no boss here, but rather a partnership peppered with the right amount of fun. Their regular luncheons together in the city during buying trips are a rather nice touch too. Follow them on Fiona’s Facebook page for pics and all the gossip on what they are up to.

• For our photo shoot Erica and Victoria wore new-season garments from their Winter 2017 range. Erica is wearing Ginger & Smart, Undertone Dress, and Victoria is wearing Sacha Drake, Della Rocca Dress.

LOIS AND MICHELLE-ANN – MICHELLE-ANN BRAS AND SWIMWEAR The mother-daughter team behind michelle-ann bras and swimwear – the iconic retail store at the Barkly St roundabout in Main Street Mornington - is as enduring as the successful business they have run together for the past 32 years.

Lois and her daughter Michelle-ann are business savvy best friends who work hard, have fun together and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. The happy vibe here is reflected no more acutely than in their staff retention – most of them have been with Lois and Michelle-ann for more than 10 years and store manager Helen has accrued a fabulous 22 years!

“We just get on really well,” Michelle-ann explains when asked the secret.

“We think quite similarly, luckily. And if we don’t like each other’s ideas we can say so.” Lois, who started the business 50 years ago (that’s right, michelle-ann bras and swimwear celebrates a milestone 50 years this year) describes her daughter as her “best friend”. “We always have been very close,” she says.

Both agree the ability to work hard, bounce ideas off each other and have fun are crucial to a successful mother-daughter working relationship.

They have also bred and shown horses together for 35 years and Michelleann’s riding has taken her to America, where she was part of a winning team representing Australia!

The occasional interstate and international buying trip together (including one to Paris for a lingerie fair) sounds pretty sweet too.

“We work very hard but we have a lot of fun along the way,” Lois says, smiling at her daughter.

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A warship to protect Victoria Her Majesty’s Colonial War Steamer Victoria celebrating the visit to Melbourne, in 1867, of Prince Alfred the Duke of Edinburgh. Handtinted, at that time, for presentation to the ship’s commander.

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During the Victorian Gold Rush ships were regularly departing from Port Phillip with consignments of gold of immense value. A violent assault on a ship to steal the gold was a serious possibility as attacks on escorts bringing gold to Melbourne from the goldfields were not uncommon. There was also a concern that the colony of Victoria was vulnerable in time of war. Though help from Great Britain, in wartime, might take months there was a French settlement in New Caledonia and a war with Russia seemed to be likely. It was with such thought in mind that in July 1954 a warship was ordered for the protection of the colony and the ships in Port Phillip.

Launched in June of the following year, the sloop-of-war Her Majesty’s Colonial Ship Victoria arrived at Melbourne on May 31, 1856, under the command of Commander W H Norman RN. A fine looking vessel with a length of 54m, she was rigged as a barque and capable of making 12 knots under sail. Her steam engine of 150 nominal horsepower could drive her at 9.5 knots and under sail and screw she could achieve 14.5 knots which was a high speed for the time. When she arrived in 1856 she was armed with a 32 pounder swivel gun at the bow and one

32 pounder on either side but later mounted three such guns on each side.

Though HMCS Victoria never had to defend the colony from attack she gave valuable service. In 1860 and 1861 she carried troops to New Zealand and some of her men took part in the Maori wars. From there she was sent to help in the unsuccessful search for Burke and Wills in the Gulf of Carpentaria where the present town of Normanton was named after Commander William Norman. She was involved in the rescue of survivors from several shipwrecks, including the immigrant ship Netherby on King Island in 1866, was used in hydrographic surveys and carried the first salmon eggs to Tasmania to begin the industry. The first ship of the Victorian Navy, she was de-commissioned in 1882 and was sold to Western Australia in 1884.

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The fifth Mornington Winter Jazz and Blues Festival is kicking off in just a few weeks, and with a fantastic line-up of Peninsula and national artists pegged to play you have every excuse to throw on your winter woollies and head to the Mornington Peninsula for a weekend of great entertainment.

Mornington’s bars and restaurants will come alive with the sound of swingin’ jazz and smooth blues from Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. In addition, this year sees a return of the ever-popular Main Street Festival Market on Saturday, June 10, plus historic walking tours of the township and rides on the steam locomotives of the Mornington Railway.

You’ll find a variety of performances on offer this year, including the supremely

talented Olivia Chindamo (pictured below) at The Rocks Mornington on

Friday, June 9. Best known for her effortless ability to improvise or ‘scat’ and as the 2016 Bell Award winner for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, Olivia has firmly cemented her place in Australia’s flourishing jazz scene.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and educator James Morrison will perform an intimate show at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on Saturday evening. A Mornington favourite, this Celebration of Jazz performance will be everything you want and more.

Closing off the festival celebrations on Sunday evening at the Grand Hotel is the amazingly talented and exquisite Kate Ceberano (pictured right) with All That Jazz, a must-see for every festival-goer.

Of course, crowd favourite performances are back with the Mornington Library After Dark Series and Back2Back Blues at Beaches on Sunday. Gods Kitchen has a host of free performances all weekend, and for something a little bit different

Casa De Playa will be home to a sassy jazz line-up. If foot-stomping blues is more your style then Double G Saloon has you sorted, or you can plan a weekend of restaurant hopping as you choose from the wide variety of entertainment on offer around town.

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Kirsten proves she’s a ‘Whiz’

BY ANDREA KELLETT

Peninsula businesswoman Kirsten Norman is on the cusp of earning national recognition for her forward thinking professional bookkeeping business, as a finalist in the Australian Accounting Awards.

The 41-year-old founder of BizWhiz Business Solutions will attend the national awards in Sydney at the end of May, less than 12 months after BizWhiz Business Solutions opened the doors on its first commercial office space in High Street, Hastings.

It’s been a rapid rise from a home-based business to one that now employees four staff, and growing.

But when Kirsten starts to explain her business mantra, her passion for her clients, cloud-based accounting and the “exciting” industry she works in, it’s easy to see why she’s a standout.

“The days of traditional bookkeeping are gone and that’s the exciting part,” she explains.

“We are unique in that we provide a business support hub. We exist to help our clients every step of the way, from a start-up to a saleable business. We are here to provide support and motivation and assist with their financial obligations and business automation - this is our speciality.”

“Our mantra is to support our clients to flourish in

business. With passion, expertise and innovation, we aim to empower our clients with increased cash flow and profitability, greater control and the freedom to focus on what they love to do.”

BizWhiz Business Solutions works with cloud-based accounting and business systems and Kirsten seeks out the best accountants in Australia, who align with her values and work collaboratively with her and the clients.

As for the being a national finalist in a year of record submissions, Kirsten is thrilled. For bookkeeping and business support contact BizWhiz Business Solutions 1300 883 045 or visit bizwhizbookkeeping.com.au

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Sam Keck is a young entrepreneur.

There’s never been any doubt about that since he opened his award winning roastery café Commonfolk Coffee Company in Mornington’s industrial estate when he was 24. He’s now 29, has a second successful café in McCrae (Merchant & Maker) and he’s just been named the Frankston Foundry and Rotary Club of Frankston’s Peninsula Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

When Mornington Peninsula Magazine caught up with Sam, he was visiting coffee farmers in Central and South America, as one does when they are an entrepreneur, but he took time out of his crazy schedule to answer a few questions.

What are your thoughts on being named the Peninsula Young Entrepreneur of the Year?

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incredible. More to the point, it gives our entire team a real lift and a sense of pride because of what we have achieved.

At the moment I’m not even the most celebrated award winner in the business - with our Head Chef Roong Saisombat the current SOAR Woman of the Year for her tireless and against-the-odds work as an immigrant female chef. She’s probably more inspiring than I am!

If you were to inspire others, what advice would you give?

I think a lot of young entrepreneurs just want to be entrepreneurs. They learn the buzz words and focus a lot on developing their business acumen but I think often

they can be missing the key ingredient any successful entrepreneur needs, which is a passion for a product and a passion for people. I never studied business, sales, marketing or any ‘entrepreneurial’ course.

Instead I got down and dirty becoming the best barista/roaster/leader that I could be. I scoured the internet for the latest trends in coffee, I met with key industry figures asking questions every chance I got, and most importantly I developed my own opinions and style of coffee. I also got stuck into the business of people and learned what it meant to rally a team together and invest in your staff to bring the best out of everyone. My advice would be to figure out what your business

is, get good at it by working for/with the industry leaders (volunteer if you have to), and figure out how to involve others in your journey and invest in them.

You have two successful businesses on the Peninsula. Any plans for more?

We’re always looking to grow our family.

In fact, we just launched Commonfolk’s mobile arm ‘Bussy McBusface’! It’s a refurbished Mercedes school bus that lets us bring the brews to you. We’re also in the process of developing an international market for our product. We’re looking very closely at Asia, in particular Hong Kong, but I guess you’ll just have to wait and see!

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There’s so much to love about the southern Peninsula as we turn our thoughts to winter.

Now is the time to start planning your mid-year holiday, weekend getaway or day trip with everything you need on your doorstep (and plenty of luxury options as well).

In this issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine we take a look at some of our fabulous southern Peninsula retail stores and accommodation venues and talk to the Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce about their competition to

WIN the ultimate getaway in Sorrento valued at $1000!

We look at Koonya Apartments in Sorrento and their boutique selection of 35 luxury apartments available for holiday rental; we talk to the Portsea Hotel about winning double gold at the recent Australian Bridal Industry Academy’s prestigious 2017 Designer of Dreams National Bridal Industry Awards; we take a look at Marlene Miller Antiques on Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento and peek inside a brand new lifestyle store on Point Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie, called The Phoenix and the Turtle. Enjoy.

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Built as the Mornington Hotel in 1876, the ‘KOONYA’ site has had a mixed history.

The original building survives today as the corner piece of the Koonya Apartments accommodation and entertainment precinct at 3374 Point Nepean Rd. The Mornington Hotel (later the Koonya Hotel) was constructed for John Boswell Clarke and remained in the family until 1952. The site was redeveloped through the decades.

Nestled in the hillside between the foreshore and shops, Koonya is in the perfect location for your Sorrento getaway! A boutique selection of the 35 apartments are offered for holiday rental,

most directly, through an owners’ cooperative. Guests take comfort in knowing they can deal directly with an owner.

A choice of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments are all individually furnished with the highest quality fixtures and fully selfcontained kitchens.

Guests can access the indoor heated pool and spa during their stay.

Bridal couples, families and groups on weekend getaways often call Koonya home. Shops, restaurants, wedding venues and day spas are a stone’s throw away.

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Step back into a world where craftsmanship is honoured and age is a thing of beauty at Marlene Miller Antiques on Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento. Time stands still seven days a week in this history-laden wonderland full of story, craft and magic.

Inside you’ll find Gold Rush jewellery and Georgian mourning jewellery, Victorian Cedar bookcases, Australiana and industrial lighting for starters.

Opals and Bentwood chairs, Black lady lamps and Japanese screens merge with Marlene’s incredible range of antique and

contemporary wedding and engagement rings by top Melbourne jewellers including Simon Kushnir.

Marlene is thrilled her keen eye is being appreciated by younger generations.

“Teenagers are falling in love with antiques now. They are buying old cups and saucers and books which is great to see.”

Come inside to see the magic today.

MARLENE MILLER ANTIQUES A: 128 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento T: 5984 1762 M: 0438 537 757

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Brand new lifestyle store by the bay For gorgeous homewares, a gift for someone special, an indulgence for yourself or some interiors inspiration, venture inside The Phoenix and the Turtle. This brand new lifestyle store on Point Nepean Rd in Blairgowrie is brimming with beautiful items and ideas!

Shelley, the owner, is always looking for something new to add to the core range of great Australian-designed products, including Robert Gordon, Elk, Nicole Fendel and Designers Guild, to name just a few.

You will find homewares, home fragrances, clothing, jewellery, cushions, newborn gifts, first birthday gifts, men’s gifts and much more. And you can browse the extensive The Phoenix and the Turtle range online and at their Northcote store!

Pop in and talk to owner Shelley today.

THE PHOENIX AND THE TURTLE A: 2843 Point Nepean Rd, Blairgowrie W: phoenixandturtle.com.au FB /PhoenixandTurtle

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Portsea Hotel is officially Australia’s Best Hotel Wedding Reception and Best First Night Honeymoon Venue.

Portsea Hotel has won two golds at the Australian Bridal Industry Academy’s prestgious 2017 Designer of Dreams National Bridal Industry Awards, held in Queensland at the end of March.

The awards recognise the best of the best in Australia’s bridal industry. Only wedding suppliers rated and reviewed by brides and grooms over a consecutive fouryear period are eligible to qualify and, as such, the awards recognise excellence over the last five years.

Portsea Hotel wedding co-ordinators Shannon Lott, Sarah McLaine and Nicole Johnson accepted the two gold awards and congratulated Portsea Hotel’s entire weddings team, including coordinators, weddings chef Greg Young and his team, function set-up staff, wedding supervisors, management, housekeepers and more.

“These awards are recognition of a massive team effort, and a HUGE thank you to all the brides and grooms who have taken the time to vote for us, the joy that we bring to

each couple on their wedding day is what keeps us all so dedicated to every I DO!” they said.

Portsea Hotel offers two distinct function rooms for weddings, with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, The Heads and Queenscliff. The Portsea Deck, situated on the second level of The Portsea Hotel, is an exclusive al fresco function area, boasting stunning bay views. The Deck is a glamorous venue for more intimate weddings and comfortably seats 60-80 people for a sit-down function, and up to 110 for a cocktail event.

The Nepean Room has an extensive terrace circling the room, bi-fold doors, a private bar, a dance floor and a stage for entertainment. It extends out to a grassed garden area steps away from the sand on Portsea’s front beach, overlooking Portsea Pier. It accomodates 80-300 people.

PORTSEA HOTEL A: 3746 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea T: 5984 2213 W: portseahotel.com.au FB /Portseahotel

Come gather round the table Inspired by the traditions of Sicilian culture, The Long Table is where people join old friends and new acquaintances to converse over delicious food. Sorrento Trattoria invites you to gather around The Long Table on Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, August 6, and share in a feast of traditional Sicilian food, infused with much laughter, music and enjoyment just like the old Italian movies.

SORRENTO TRATTORIA A: 20 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento T: 5984 5655 M: 0412 086 111 W: sorrentotrattoria.com.au

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Located on the Portsea front beach, Portsea Hotel is one of the most naturally beautiful and picturesque wedding venues in Australia.

3746 Point Nepean Road, Portsea VIC 3944, Australia T. +61 3 5984 2213 functions@portseahotel.com.au

Sorrento is one of those destinations where it doesn’t matter how often you visit, you continue to be awestruck with its natural beauty. Right on your doorstep is the pristine bay, the rugged ocean beach and Sorrento Village with its limestone heritage buildings mixed with modern cosmopolitan chic.

One of the loveliest times of year in Sorrento is when it’s cool…the beaches are still magical, it’s easy to get a car park and you can still enjoy a heap of retail therapy or relaxation therapy with a massage or a makeover.

It would be easy to argue that Sorrento is THE BEST girl’s getaway destination in that it’s only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, or 40 minutes from around the Mornington Peninsula, but it feels like a world away. Most accommodation is within walking distance of the village, as is the beach and activities such as day spas, eateries and the range of boutique, unique and high end fashion and homewares stores.

Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce is offering an amazing opportunity to WIN the ULTIMATE GIRL’S GETAWAY WEEKEND in Sorrento. You and your BFFs (or your Mum, aunties, sisters) could WIN a $1000 SORRENTO GIFT CARD which you can use anywhere in Sorrento that accepts an EFTPOS card. You can put together the ultimate Sorrento girl’s getaway that could include accommodation, eating out, shopping or spa and makeover…whatever makes you and your friends happy!

Enter by filling in your details at www. sorrento.org.au/girlsgetaway or

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download the Sorrento Live the Life App and head to the deals page. You will also find it on the Sorrento Village Facebook page.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WINTER IN SORRENTO Sorrento will be hosting its first SORRENTO MAKERS MARKET along the footpaths of Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento on: • Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28 • Sunday August 20 • Sunday October 22 Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Craft Markets Australia will be bringing this boutique seasonal market to the village with an outstanding quality selection of homemade, home-grown goods. The market will complement what is already an outstanding range of retailers and bring atmosphere and vibe to the beautiful seaside village during the cooler months.

More: www.craftmarkets.com.au

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When Rollo Crittenden stands up and announces “There’s going to be quite a bit of wine to get through today and the pours are going to be quite generous,” you know you’re in for a food and wine experience.

Crittenden Estate – one of the Mornington Peninsula’s longest established and most celebrated wineries - played host to more than 100 guests as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, April 8. And they did it in style, collaborating with Pei Modern’s original Head Chef Matt Germanchis and Maitre ‘d Ainslie Lubbock to bring some of Pei’s favourite dishes from Collins Street to Dromana in an event titled ‘Pei on the Peninsula’.

Naturally, tickets sold out.

Over four delicious hours, Crittenden Estate and Pei Modern took their guests on a four-course food and wine journey, peppered with talks by Rollo about the estate wines accompanying each course, the fermentation process and more. Pei on the Peninsula is one of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s signature Peninsula events. Such is its significance that the festival’s gastronomy manager was among the guests seated at the communal tables under a marquee on the lawn overlooking the lake.

Pei on the Peninsula was a relaxed feast in a stunning setting. After sampling the 2016 Los Hermanos Saludos on arrival, guests sipped a range of premium estate wines, among them The Zumma 2015 Savagnin and 2016 OGGI with entrée, and finished with dessert (white chocolate, yoghurt, burnt fig and sesame) accompanied

by 2016 Pinocchio Moscato.

Estate grown apples, tomatoes and even pumpkins featured as edible table centrepieces and Rollo and Zoe Crittenden oversaw the event personally. Mornington Peninsula Magazine also enjoyed a ‘wine flight’ in the purpose-built Wine Centre. This unique, seated wine tasting experience does not require bookings, simply wander in, order your themed flight of five tastings from the wine flight menu and be expertly guided through your tasting journey. And the cost of your flight ($10 or $15 depending on your flight choice) is refunded on purchase of two bottles or more!

Crittenden Estate vineyard, winery and wine centre is located at 25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana. More at crittendenwines.com.au

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Mornington has become the place to be! A bustling, vibrant mix of food, shopping and entertainment, the town sure has come alive whilst still maintaining its original fishing village charm.

Dining has become a cosmopolitan experience with a mix of new and established cafes, bars and restaurants lining Main Street and the surrounds, right down to the picturesque Mornington Harbour.

Sensational Smooch Smooch Fashion & Décor has now been established in the new premises at 12/81 Watt Rd for two years, sourcing beautiful fashion and exquisite décor at prices that are the envy of other outlets. With a café next door and plenty of parking, why not make a morning or afternoon of it?

SMOOCH FASHION & DECOR A: 12/81 Watt Rd, Mornington T: 5906 5856

‘Wicked vibes’ at cosy hair lounge Looking for a hip place where the hairdressers always know what looks good? Then drop by the cosy Pure Joy Hair Lounge where every aspect of your hair is taken care of. This thriving business which has grown from two to five staff in just 18 months, provides fresh colours and cuts while making each client feel ultra-special - plus they make a ‘mean’ coffee too.

Enjoy!

PURE JOY HAIR LOUNGE A: Shop 1/137 Rear Main Street, Mornington M: 0402 767 459 FB: Purejoyhairlounge

PURE HAIR Food covers all corners of the world, from traditional pub meals to Italian, Chinese, Afghani, Spanish, Mexican, Japanese and more!

If you are looking for fashion or gift ideas, there are plenty of options to choose from seven days a week.

There is still something special about being able to choose an item or service from a local business and support local trade.

The iconic Wednesday Market has become a weekly shopping destination for farm fresh produce and original hand-made crafts. Around 60 stalls line Main Street footpaths all year round.

Be sure to get involved with the Mornington Jazz Festival on the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June. Many wellknown and local acts perform in local venues over the three days - see www.morningtonjazz.com.au for details.

The fresh sea air, tree-lined streets and friendly locals all make for an enjoyable and memorable experience!

We look forward to seeing you in Mornington soon!

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SMOOCH DECOR & FASHION One stop shop for homewares, fashion, children’s toys & decor

Mention this ad & receive 20% off full price items 12/81 Watt Rd, Mornington (opposite Mornington Brewery)

ph: 5906 5856 | Tue-Fri 9-5.00 pm Sat 9-3pm www.smoochfashion.com.au

NEW CLIENT Autumn special Cut & colour for $140* includes hydrating treatment Shop 1, 137 Rear Main St, Mornington

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New Ownership at Curves Mornington Curves Mornington is Under New Ownership, by local resident Bonnie Douglas. A long-time member of Curves, she is passionate about helping women achieve their health and fitness goals through the Curves fitness and weight loss programs.

Curves is a facility specially designed for women featuring a complete 30-minute workout and weight management program that’s fun, fast and safe. It’s a friendly, supportive environment where women can socialise and exercise together.

To celebrate the re-launch, Curves Mornington is holding an Open Day on May 6, 10am - 3pm, with door prizes, show bags and product samples. Try the equipment and talk to a Curves coach about membership options. Take advantage of their ‘6-weeks for $99’ offer to purchase a gift certificate for mum!

CURVES MORNINGTON A: Mornington Industrial Park, 33/1140 Nepean Highway, Mornington (behind moor room storage) T: 5975 5526

There’s something special about Sugo 67.

Open six days and four nights a week, this little slice of Italy serves authentic Italian cuisine from the heart.

Owner/chef Deb learnt her craft watching her parents prepare real Italian meals full of flavour and spice. Many of Sugo 67’s recipes have been handed down through the generations and all have been created from the love of fresh food.

Drop by for a genuine garlic and chilli infused marinara, or Sugo 67’s signature spicy chicken dish with roasted capsicum.

There’s also osso bucco and a selection of winter warming soups plus rotating specials including Mount Martha mussels

(when available) and other dishes made with delicious local produce.

Fully licenced and open ‘til late, Deb and her husband Nick (past owners of Marine Tavern in Rye) listen to what their clients want and adapt their menu.

Now that’s authentic.

Open Tues 9am to 4 pm, Wed- Sat 9am ‘til late, Sun 9am to 4pm – closed Mon except public holidays.

SUGO 67 A: 67 Main Street, Mornington T: 5976 4147 FB: @Sugo67

fully licensed italian cafe restaurant

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Simply spend $30 or more in any Main Street Mornington Business and go into the draw to WIN over $400 worth of Main Street prizes.

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Padua Kindergarten is proudly a dirt-loving, nature-loving, play-based three and four-yearold funded kindergarten here on the Peninsula.

A child’s love and respect for the Earth, themselves and the core fundamentals of early childhood is at the heart of owner Jannah Young’s philosophies for her kindergarten. It is a kindergarten that delivers early education and inspiration with, she says, love and acceptance in an all-natural play-based environment. “We believe it’s about creating a lifestyle within a child’s education and beyond.”

Jannah believes the most important developmental years in a child’s life should be influenced more by nature and fostering life skills, and less by commercialism and what it can take away from the precious years of early childhood.

Over her years of study and working with families on the Peninsula, Jannah’s personal passion for the outdoors and natural living began to inspire what she brought to the children each day.

Now, 20 years later, and with Padua in its 10th year of business, Padua embraces everything she believes makes a valuable foundation for childhood, nurturing the skills and values that will stay with children for ever. “It’s a beautiful amalgamation, a respect for living naturally and an up-to-date curriculum to ensure their blossoming life skills and school readiness are second to none.”

A program delivered by a passionate team of teaching professionals ensures it’s a haven for positive growth in all the right directions.

PADUA KINDERGARTEN A: 72 Exford Drive, Mornington W: paduakindergarten.com.au T: 5976 1022

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Home styling in the Hamptons

When Care is the key!

“Never stop caring.”

trends which make their home styling Home in the Hamptons is a boutique store for lovers of coastal services simply first rate.

Drop by in-store to discuss your chic.

This light and lovely space full of classical homewares with the elegant casual appeal of the Hamptons New York, brings the best of the Peninsula and its namesake together for truly inspirational style.

Home in the Hamptons stock stunning products including furniture and soft furnishings, lighting, clothing, home fragrances and accessories. Working closely with home/décor bloggers, this smart store dedicated to forward thinking interiors is constantly abreast of the latest

renovation or revamp plans with the experienced and enthusiastic team who offer styling services for your space whether you are getting ready for sale or just want to feel elegant and inspired.

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Why? We need to do it for ourselves. We care for the family, we care for our friends, we care for our work and colleagues.

To have a good group of friends is like looking after a nice garden. Keep it watered, weeded and fed…show some care. The rewards are immense.

The same could be said for our hair. If you find your hair is not performing or feeling the way you like, do something about it. Spend some time talking with a professional, someone who does care, to recommend a product or products that really do make a difference.

“With great care comes great HAIR!” At Hair on Barkly a new range of professional KEUNE CARE products has just arrived.

“Please do it for yourself,” the team advise.

HAIR ON BARKLY T: 5975 2397 W: www.haironbarkly.com.au

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HA M P TON S 73 Main Street, Mornington 5976 3747 www.homeinthehamptons.com.au Welcoming Sarah back to Mornington.

Do it for yourself, do it for your mum!

Gift packs available!

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Beautiful New Par 3 Opening in Spring!

Magical experiences abound at Mornington Golf Club Established in 1904, Mornington Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs on the Peninsula and offers world class play for members and nonmembers alike.

Occupying one of the most stunning sites on the cliff tops of Port Phillip Bay, this premium golfer’s paradise provides a pristine locale for superior golfing and inspirational outdoor recreation.

Quality of practice is key at Mornington Golf Course. The eighteen-hole course

with lush Santa Ana fairways are grown from pure Couch Grass and quick Bent Grass greens to provide the ultimate golfing experience. Suitably challenging for both the novice and the more practised golfer, juniors are very welcome and Club Professionals and Certified PGA Member instructors are on-site to help you fine tune your swing. (The Pro Shop also offers the latest in golfing equipment including balls, shoes, apparel and accessories.)

If you’re searching for an all-day experience that includes great golfing,

food and fantastic friendly atmosphere, then Mornington Golf Club can deliver.

The Bayview Restaurant overlooking the lush greens and bay provides members and visitors with an a la carte menu offering a wide and varied selection of delicious meals for all the family.

(Bookings are essential to secure your spot for some of the best views and food on the Peninsula.)

The professional functions team also offers a full range of packages available for both corporate and personal functions which are guaranteed to impress.

Imagine your engagement, birthday or wonderful wedding taking place in one of the two fully fitted out function rooms over-looking the course with views of Port Phillip Bay and on to the You Yangs, Melbourne and the Dandenongs.

Professional hospitality service will ensure your day, or night, runs smoothly.

Membership is open, join today and play today!

Your glorious golfing lifestyle awaits.

Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive Mornington I General Enquiries: 5975 2784 I Pro Shop: 5975 4171 I F: 5975 2866

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Dromana College has not put on a musical production in 10 years. However, the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz has a cast and crew of 130 skipping down the Yellow Brick Road with excitement.

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After commencing a music and vocal teaching position at the college in 2014, current Head of Music Jacqui Rodden was determined to not only lift the level of vocal and instrumental music at the college, but to combine all the performing art forms in a musical production. “We chose The Wizard of Oz because it had so many wonderful vocal roles for solo and chorus and had a number of big dance scenes,” Jacqui said.

The production also gives instrumental music students the opportunity to perform in an orchestra at the Frankston Arts Centre, which will be directed by Jacqui and feature students from Years 7 to 12.

Jacqui now teaches more than 30 vocal students, and the school boasts an impressive choir and a cappella ensemble. Recent enhancement programs in the performing arts, specifically dance, have given seasoned dance teachers Taryn Sabell and Jennii Johnson an opportunity to work with and choreograph talented performers and prepare them for Wakakirri in 2016 and the college’s musical production this year.

The Wizard of Oz showcases the college’s impressive performing arts students. Thirty-three dancers from all

year levels fill the stage in glittering snowflake tutus and vibrant poppy costumes in Act 1 and return as menacing Jitterbugs in Act 2. VCE Dance student Madeline Turnbull features as the acrobatic commander of the monkeys, sidekick to the stunning-in-green yet evil Witch of the West, performed by VCE Drama student Julia Gregory.

William Buckley, another VCE Drama student, takes the title role.

Year 10 soprano Iris Roberts studies voice with Jacqui and will be playing the starry-eyed Kansas girl Dorothy.

Jacqui’s other vocal students also headline this production: Kayla Wilson as the Tinman, Daniel Gough as the Scarecrow, and bass-baritone Trent Taylor as the Cowardly Lion.

The Wizard of Oz is the first musical production with full orchestra that the school has prepared in a long time. “It really is a whole school production,” said choreographer, teacher and production coordinator Sarah Cossey. “VCAL Technology students have helped build sets and props, art students have contributed to media and marketing, and a large number of staff and students have assisted in rehearsals, costuming, make-up and design.”

The Wizard of Oz will be performed at Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey Street Frankston on Friday 12 May at 7:30pm and Saturday 13 May 13 at 1:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets at http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov. au/Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/Dromana_College_-_The_ Wizard_of_Oz or phone 9784 1060.

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Director of sport at Toorak College Kirsten Thomson gives us an insight into the girl’s sporting life at Toorak College and it is clear they never had any intentions of being second best. Kirsten explains.

“Sarah and Jess were actively involved in a range of sports throughout their school years. Their unique ability to locate each other on court was an asset to both Mt Martha Primary and Toorak College sports teams. They played high-level netball as team members for the Peninsula Waves VNL teams, and at Toorak College, they competed in a range of interschool sports teams ranging from Diving to Basketball and Soccer. Their love of playing anything and everything resulted in the girls challenging themselves to aim to compete in at least one game of every sport available to them throughout their Year 12 Nique year.”heavy cotton peak jacket with hood $309.95 Yellow Butterfly Now that’s dedication.

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“Sarah and Jess readily share their passion for the sport on both the AFLW big stage as well as coaching young people through community programs. They are wonderful role models in a very exciting time for the sport,” continues Kirsten. “The level of interest we are experiencing in AFL football both in the local clubs as well as in the interschool program is very exciting to see.”

Toorak College students have had a long association with interschool AFL football with memorable WoodleighToorak games through the late 1980s. Sarah and Jess were instrumental in Toorak College teams and entered the world of AFL football when the Girls Sport Victoria program included interschool football as part of its weekly sport program.

Jess currently holds the Toorak College school records in both Shotput and Javelin.

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Identical 21-year-old twins Sarah and Jess Hosking started playing footy in 2015 after trying every other sport under the Mornington Peninsula Sun. (Think athletics, soccer, basketball and diving.) This talented twosome was picked by Carlton to play in the 2017 women’s inaugural football league and they are ‘stoked’.

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Having spent more than a year and a half at the One & Only Hayman Island in Queensland and then at the luxury Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta Canada furthering her beauty therapy learning, Amy is set to share her up to date knowledge with Saya’s clientele.

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Beauty Therapist Amy Williams has returned to Saya Beauté Bar with a wealth of beauty therapy knowledge after her travels abroad and she intends to use it!

on client satisfaction. The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta was a whole new experience! I primarily focused on pedicures, facials and aesthetics while developing my one-to-one client interaction skills. The client list at the Banff Springs was so diverse. It was a great lesson in how to approach each client as a complete individual with different beauty needs.”

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Fast forward to 2017 - a new organic range is available, the hero being three new and contemporary organic perfumes created by the same perfume company that made the original popular Kis perfumes 20 years ago.

Nilla is sweet floral, One Flower is spicy floral and Mintelle is a fresh citrus and mint perfume. All are unisex. Other standouts are the Celtic Sea Salt scrubs for face and body and Vitamin C face cream. Both products encourage younger-looking skin and help eliminate acne.

The Kis range is a complete skincare routine to cleanse, exfoliate, tone, moisturise and scent your face and body, and is found in selected stockists and available on line.

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Amicus Hair & Beauty is celebrating three years in Mornington.

renovation 12 months ago was the icing on the cake, transforming their space into a contemporary, glamorous salon with 15 chairs, up from four when they started the business.

For owners Donna Sutherland and Maria Redmond, the month of May marks three years of fun, teamwork, hard work and enduring friendship (Amicus means friendship in Latin).

“Everyone here is really friendly,” Maria explains. “Both of us have worked in hairdressing all our lives and we just wanted it to be friendly, like family. It’s a good vibe going on in the salon.”

Donna and Maria opened their beautiful boutique salon just off Main Street in 2014.

They met and became friends when Maria and her family moved from Liverpool to Australia (Scottish-born Donna was already here). The two are now successful business women living the dream of owning their own salon by the bay. (They actually connected online years earlier when Maria was looking to move ‘Down Under’, they lost contact then met by chance socially in Mornington!).

Amicus Hair & Beauty stocks and uses high quality, plant-based products – Aveda, Kevin Murphy, Mr Smith and Zens. They do women’s and men’s hair, are bridal specialists and colour and creative cut experts.

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A Nourishing Diet Eating. We’ve been doing it since time immemorial, yet in today’s world, achieving a truly nourishing, healthy diet seems more elusive than ever. We have an abundance of food and information available 24/7 at the touch of a button, yet we’re even more confused about what, when, and how much we should be eating.

At its core, healthy diet consists of everything in moderation. The occasional treat or glass of wine can definitely be part of the equation! Enjoying mealtimes with others, eating in a mindful way and getting away from our desks is important too.

Vegetables, fruit, healthy fats, wholegrain carbohydrates and protein foods should form the basis of everyday eating. Yet, according to the 2014 National Health Survey, only 5.1 per cent of Australian adults met both recommended daily serves of vegetables and fruit.

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Love’s a bomb at Mayko Hair Now this is something cool. Mayko Hair have come up with a nifty complementary service that gives those in the community who need a bit of tender loving care just that.

The Love Bomb is a community nominated award that sees deserving recipients receive a free makeover at Mayko Hair. How do they get nominated? Owner Mel explains.

“Anyone can nominate someone for the award. Just go to our website, click on The Love Bomb and tell us why you think someone deserves a bit of TLC and pampering. They may always be doing things for others, or sick or never spend any time on themselves.”

“You choose. It’s our way of giving back to a community that has really supported us,” she continues.

Mayko Hair is an award-winning business that prides itself on education. Mel was a finalist in the 2016 Telstra Young Business Women of the Year Awards and is constantly seeking innovative ways to excel.

Why? “I want to give my clients the best experience possible.”

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Having identified the need for an affordable solution to cellulite and body contouring locally, (and knowing that treatment results vary according to therapist), Niamh began Peninsula Endermologie with a results-driven focus.

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Niamh uses established Lipomassage and specialised Endermotherapy protocols for naturally anti-aging facial rejuvenation and therapeutic indications too. For example, Endermologie is also effective for the treatment of discomfort associated with fibromyalgia, myofasical pain, scleroderma, lymphedema, muscle spasms and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMs).

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Prue’s homely presence and friendly service has her customers feeling relaxed as they browse the modern and fashion forward clothing store full of statement pieces and unique accessories. h.o.m.e (Headlines Of Mount Eliza) is your one-stop shop for feeling and looking the best you can.

“When you look good and feel good you are more confident,” says Prue.

She’s set to style you for any occasion, from 21st birthday dresses to mother of the bride outfits. Prue has gorgeous hand-picked clothes that are predominately Australian made with striking prints, knits, suede and leather lines flowing in for the cooler months. And with edgy accessories and shoes to die for, you’re bound to find something.

Celebrating one year in Mount Eliza, h.o.m.e has just welcomed Julie Murfet, a remedial and holistic therapist who works from the tranquil back room Mondays and Thursdays. This complements Prue’s work as an experienced beautician in after-hours beauty treatment services (both services by appointment).

Prue is launching a new shop-from-home website soon, so stayed tuned to h.o.m.e’s social media pages.

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Light bulb moments strike this month. You need to weigh up the pros and cons and set a budget before pursuing rash schemes. Inspiration coupled with application are the keys to success in new fields. You may also take the lead in neighbourhood groups.

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This is your month to make advances with your professional goals. Your ruling planet the Sun is high in your Solar chart indicating that you can shine in whichever way you choose. You may enjoy a short journey and unexpected surprises linked with overseas travellers or foreign cultures.

Your health and wellbeing are themes this month. It is time to undertake activities that boost your health. Your daily work and social life are likely to be hectic so extra care taken with your diet and exercise regime help you thrive in the busy schedule.

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Unexpected events are likely to surprise you, challenging you to move out of your comfort zone.

Relationships are somewhat strained. Finances may be the source of conflict. You would do well to compromise unless you are resolved to live with the consequences no matter which way they fall.

Your self esteem is high and as a result your personal finances may receive a boost. You are likely to enjoy anything that broadens your horizons this month – study, teaching, travel, religion, sport to name a few. The world is your oyster as long as you are not too picky.

Sign sparking extra verve and vivacity. Opportunities abound and you may have reached a fork in the road. You can explore all options and ask for a little help from friends before you have to make up your mind.

Quite separate to this it is possible that a current partner needs some tender loving care. You are in a good place to blossom with Jupiter in your Sign.

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You need to listen to your intuition, honour your emotions and communicate with a loving heart.

way you are being called on to put someone else’s needs first.

The planet Jupiter is placed to remind you that there is always an angel at your shoulder.

possibly linked to a creative project, an activity connected to children or even a romance. Either way you need to go back and attend to the finer details before you can move forward again. Time spent now will pay rewards later.

It is time to heal wounds linked to a past or current Gemini The feisty planet Mars has moved into your Zodiac Libra relationship. Any unfinished business needs to be cleared.

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Something or someone is reminding you about Cancer Women bring good fortune your way this month. Scorpio the seasons of life. This could be painful or uplifting. Either

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It’s all about human resources at PWR Consulting Group. This neat little ‘people and culture consultant’ business offers a wide range of services including advice in regard to (and not exclusively) employment contracts, company training, compliance to Fair Work and National Employment Standards, policy documentation and general workplace matters.

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Over those 35 years, Dunsford Financial has built a strong reputation based on integrity. The professional and caring team of qualified financial advisers provide an extensive range of services with accurate, up to date, and relevant advice on aged care, superannuation, pensions, life insurance, financial planning, income protection, estate planning, divorce, inheritance, retirement planning, and business.

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The Family Law Specialists Calley Rajah Family Lawyers are specialists in all areas of family law. This means they can offer tailored advice on all family issues with the aim of achieving favourable and commercial outcomes.

Experience and expertise are key at Calley Rajah Family Lawyers, who focus on attention to detail and quality of service. Clients are their number one priority. Led by an accredited specialist family lawyer this ground-breaking family law firm prides itself as the leading provider of family law services on the Mornington Peninsula.

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The Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise is the proud sponsor of the 7th annual Children of Ghana Charity Ball on June 17, 6.30pm at the Frankston Arts Centre.

This fabulous night, started just seven years ago by local family Tony and Cheryl Carter, has become an important date in everyone’s calendar.

The Carters started raising funds for children living in poverty in Ghana after their daughter Aimee Braganza spent more than 12 months volunteering at a children’s home in 2005. It was an experience that changed her life forever, as it did for Tony and Cheryl after their visit in 2010. With the help of local Rotary clubs, they have been working tirelessly to raise awareness and help provide the children and babies with a happier future.

Funds have been generated into supplying school uniforms, education, medical services, food and clean water. Aimee returned to Ghana in September 2016 to visit the children, visit local Rotary clubs and look for worthwhile projects for the Carters to support.

This year the funds raised will help provide fresh drinking water to a remote village with help from Disaster Aid International and the Sky Juice Foundation. The Carters also hope to arrange concreting of a school yard at the Offin Children’s Centre in Kumasi.

This area, used by the school children and children from the home, changes from a dust bowl in the dry season to a muddy mess in the wet season, making play time almost impossible.

The Days for Girls International project, which was very well received on Aimee’s recent visit to Ghana, will be the Carters’ last project for 2017. They will be seeking a local Rotary club in Accra or Kumasi to help implement this and the other projects.

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“Elemental Landscapes” Exhibition May 12 - 28

Wilinski’s view to Europe Marek Wilinski is charming and so is his vibrant art. This painter works throughout the night in the quiet to produce acrylic on canvas ‘stories’ that tell of his European roots and how they connect with his adopted homeland Australia.

“We came to Australia in 1981 and I really believe that if we hadn’t migrated from Poland I would have never painted. I told my wife then that I was going to paint full time. And so, I did”, he says.

Marek has no formal training bar working hard at developing his craft. He’s been painting for 25 years, works 10 hours a day, and makes his gesso, stretches his own canvas and experiments with colour, form and texture to produce work that speaks from the heart with visual eccentricity. He also travels widely which is represented in his eclectic body of work including figurative, landscape and still life explorations.

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“I have two souls when I paint. One for me and one for others. They are both valuable and valid. Painting is hard because you need to choose and it’s about timing.

It’s a physical involvement. My work was viewed in an advertising campaign for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. That changed everything”, he explains.

Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza opens its doors to Marek’s Europe from Saturday June 3 onwards. This show includes large acrylic snapshots of European landscapes seen through windows which are framed by wooden shutters and evoke a distinctly ‘on the continent’ sensibility.

Come explore Marek’s view of Europe at the ever evolving Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza where art astounds and ignites.

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Exciting times at the Glassblowers

Third generation glass blowers Hamish and Calum Donaldson are going through the slow process of learning how to blow glass at Gordon Studio Glassblowers in Red Hill.

It takes years to learn the hand skills of furnace glassblowing, so they will be developing their own ideas and learning the skills to achieve them.

Over the past 27 years Grant Donaldson and Eileen Gordon have developed and grown their business. From the Gallery in Red Hill they sell around the world and supply world-class galleries in the capital cities.

There is increasing demand for large-scale sculptural works in modern homes and gardens. This is exciting as they can show the qualities of glass with specific lighting and create artworks that cannot be achieved by any other medium.

It’s an exciting time for Hamish and Calum to begin their journey into a creative career.

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As Autumn settles in, local Flinders artist Ria Brenchley transitions to painting topics that reflect the changing seasons. “In the warmer months my paintings depict beach scenes and seascapes. But as the days get shorter and the light changes, my activity outdoors reduces and my painting subjects alter. I am currently

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painting a series focussing on cattle,” said Ria. “I love their solidarity, calm stares and protectiveness of the family unit.”

Ria’s life on a 35acre farm on the Mornington Peninsula, overlooking Bass Strait, clearly influences her paintings. “My new studio has allowed me to move to large canvases and

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provides both ideal work and gallery space. Nothing is more exciting for me than entering my studio and tackling a new canvas, then sharing progress via social media. Each painting is a joy and I am always brimming with ideas for a fresh series to explore, inspired by my beautiful surroundings.” The studio is currently open to visitors most Fridays and Saturdays and any time by appointment. Check the website for updates.

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Autumn hues at Whistlewood Turn of the season colours feature in the Autumn Salon exhibition of Aboriginal art from around Australia at Shoreham’s Whistlewood Gallery this month. Selected by Whistlewood’s curators Susan & Emily McCulloch, works come from all regions of Australia including some of the most remote, such as tiny homeland communities in the Pilbara, the Western Desert and the Pitjantjatjara lands of South Australia.

“It’s fascinating to see the different hues come to the fore in paintings each season,” says Whistlewood’s cocurator Susan McCulloch. “As well as the autumn tones of yellows, browns and deep soft oranges, there are striking new black and white and soft pink paintings, as well as those in lovely blues reflective of the clear colour of outback skies and waterholes after the recent rains.”

The McCullochs are also gearing up for one of their popular Art Parades that launches their Winter Salon on the Queen’s Birthday weekend on Saturday, June 10.

The Winter Salon, says Ms McCulloch, is featuring some rare works by famously significant artists such as Minnie Pwerle, Freddie Timms, Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, Eubena Nampitjin and many others as well as those by more recent award winners and rising stars.

Autumn Salon: Saturdays & Sundays | 11am-4pm.

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Outstanding Aboriginal + select contemporary Australian Art from around Australia

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Pictured: Left: Bernadine Kemarre, Bush Medicine Leaves Above: Autumn hues and striking black & white at Whistlewood

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meander, food + wine extravaganza; 11am + 1pm; $49 pp; T’Gallant, 1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge; Bookings essential 5931 1300

MAY 2017 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 EVERY THURSDAY-SUNDAY Elsie + Hugo Photography Exhibition – The Big Shed Balnarring; 2996 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring.

Thursday – Sunday 10am-5pm UNTIL MAY 16 Australian Heritage Festival: The Story of Coolart 40 Lord Somers Rd, Somers; Tues 10am&2pm; free; parkweb.vic. gov.au UNTIL MAY 19 Australian Heritage Festival: Ranelagh Estate Walk n Talk 3 Rosserdale Cres, Mount Eliza; Fridays: 1.45pm registration for 2-3.30pm tour; 5988 9853 UNTIL MAY 21 Mulberry Hill - The Making of an Australian Home Mulberry Hill 385 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South; 11-4pm; nationaltrust.org.au/places/mulberry-hill FRIDAY MAY 5 The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society – Hosting informative talks followed by viewing of stars; The Briars; 8pm; www.mpas.asn.au; 0419 253 252 Art Red Hill Opening Night – Tickets available online www.artredhill.com.au Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell 8pm; Tix $27-55; Frankston Arts Centre; P: 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society talk on the Great Omar Book Binding 5:30-7 pm; Morn Pen Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington; www.adfas.org. au; Ph: 9787 2092 FRIDAY TO SUNDAY MAY 5-7 Mushrooms in May – Wild mushroom meander, food + wine extravaganza; 11am + 1pm; $49 pp; T’Gallant, 1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge; Bookings essential 5931 1300

SUNDAY MAY 7 Long Lunch in The Barn – presented

by Tanglewood & Good Neighbours; 12pm; tix $160pp all inclusive; www. tanglewoodestate.com.au/longlunch; 60 Bulldog Creek Rd, Dromana TUESDAY MAY 9 Free Introduction to Volunteering Sessions Guest organization presenting ‘Frankston Beach Patrol 3199; 1011am; Frankston Library, Long Room, 60 Playne St, Frankston; RSVP to info@ impactvolunteering.org.au Australian Heritage Festival: Oh for a Man Who Cooks Meeting Place: Mornington Golf Club Car Park, Mornington; presented by Beleura House & Garden; 1.30-4pm; 5975 2027; nationaltrust.org.au/ahf_event/ oh-for-a-man-who-cooks TUESDAY MAY 9, 16, 23 & 30 Social Media Workshop Series Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices, 2 Queen St, Mornington; 6-8pm; $60 for series of 4 workshops; 5950 1446; mpbusiness.com.au/event/ social-media-workshop-series WEDNESDAY MAY 10 Bite Conference 2017 –Mornington Race Course; $150pp; www. biteconferencevictoria.com.au Impact Volunteering Expo 11-3pm; Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Drv, Carrum Downs; Free; www. impactvolunteering.org.au P: 9770 6492 THURSDAY MAY 11 The Everly Bro’s featuring John Wells & Phil Wall The New Atrium Function Centre, 10 Country Club Drv, Safety Beach 5981 8123 THURSDAY MAY 11, 18 MAY & 25 Beginners French Class Bentons Sq Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington; 10-noon; cost $10; 5977 2468 THURSDAY- SATURDAY MAY 11-13 Arete: Gamma an innovative annual One-Act Play - Cube 37; 8pm; $30 $35; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 6-7 Art Red Hill – General exhibition; 10am-4pm; Tickets $5, U16 free; www. artredhill.com.au

FRIDAY - SATURDAY MAY 12-13 Dromana College presents The Wizard of Oz Frankston Arts Centre, $30-40; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY MAY 6 Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk – 9am start; $100pp; www.mpva.com.au

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 12-14 Mushrooms in May – Wild mushroom

MAY 12 - 9 JULY 9 Max & Olive: the photographic life of Olive Cotton & Max Dupain Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington; 9-5pm; 5975 4395; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ Exhibitions/Future-exhibitions/Max-OliveThe-Photographic-life-of-Olive-CottonMax-Dupain SATURDAY MAY 13 Composting and Worm Farming Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha; 1011.30am; free; 0428 351 778 Jean Paul Samputu - Celebrating Love, Life & Music New Peninsula Community Centre, 370 Craigie Rd, Mount Martha; 2-6.30pm; cost $20 workshop and concert; 0411 743 713 Firebird Trio and Friends Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 7.30-9.30pm; cost $45; Peninsula Music Society Inc; 9789 8392 Patch to Plate Cooking Class at Georgie Bass Georgie Bass Café, corner Cook & Wood sts, Flinders; 4-6pm; 5989 0031; flindershotel.com. au/around-flinders/cooking-classes/ patch-to-plate SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 13 & 14 Australia Heritage Festival: Meeting Mrs Watts - Guided tours of Watts Cottage; 827 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento; 10-noon & 2-4pm; adult $5, concession $4, children free, family $10, National Trust members $4; nationaltrust.org.au/ ahf_event/meeting-mrs-watts SUNDAY MAY 14 Balnarring - Somers Mothers Day Classic Coolart Homestead & Wetlands, Lord Somers Rd, Somers; 8-11.30am; adult $20, child $10, concession $10; 8677 3801; mothersdayclassic.com. au/event-info/regional-event-locations/ victoria/balnarring-somers Concert: Here is the Weather Forecast The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza; 2.30-4pm; $20; The Bel Canto Choir; 9787 5383; thebelcantochoirmteliza.wordpress.com Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style at Woodman Estate 136 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc; 8am-8pm; 5978 8455;

Dve; 10-3pm; free; Rotary Club of Mount Eliza; 9787 2494

SATURDAY JUNE 2 Speed Date a Sustainability Expert 2-4pm; Mount Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd; bookings visit www.sdse.ata.org.au/upcoming-events

My Leonard Cohen Frankston Arts Centre; $59; artscentre.frankston.vic. gov.au

SATURDAY MAY 27 ICN Mornington Peninsula Titles – Body Building and Fitness Model Show in auditorium and the Fitz Blitz Health Fitness + Lifestyle Expo in the Foyer; 9-5pm; tickets incl both events, general $50, U16’s $25 and U12’s free available at door; New Peninsula Centre, 370 Craige Rd, Mt Martha

Mother’s Day High Tea Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington; 2-5pm; $65pp, bookings essential; 5973 9200; www.brooklandsofmornington. com.au

Rock ‘N’ Sports Night Proudly supporting Dromana Football & Netball Club; $35 entry incl finger food; The New Atrium Function Centre, 10 Country Club Drv, Safety Beach; 5981 8123

WEDNESDAY MAY 17 Talk on Family Law Rosebud Library, 54 McDowell St, Rosebud; 10-11.30am; free but bookings essential; Rosebud Library; 5950 1230

MONDAY MAY 29 17th International Cool Climate Wine Show Master Class 10:30am; sit down with masterclass of wine Meg Brodtmann incl tutored tasting of selected wines; William Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne; $30pp, bookings essential; www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ master-class-tickets-28880373976

Mother’s Day at the Arthurs Seat Eagle Arthurs Seat Rd, Dromana; mums ride for free; 10-4.30pm; 5987 0600; aseagle. com.au Cruden Farm Open Day (Mother’s Day) Cruden Farm (enter via 9 Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin; 10-2pm; tours start 10am or wander the gardens at your leisure; 9789 1676; www.crudenfarm.com.au

Peninsula Grammar Open Day www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au Discover Toorak Collge Tours at 9am & 10am; visit www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au to book; 9788 7234 SATURDAY MAY 20 Dads and Babies Storytime Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington; 11noon; free bookings essential; 5950 1820 Max’s May Mushroom Meander Max’s at Red Hill Estate; 53 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill, Red Hill; 10.30-1.30pm; 0410 596 637; mpexperience.rezdy.com

Ride with the Brewers Red Hill Brewery; 88 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South; 9-3pm; 5989 2959; redhillbrewery.com.au/ events.html TUESDAY MAY 23 17th International Cool Climate Wine Show Public Tasting 6-8pm; $25 incl wine & finger food; Mornington Racing Club; www.coolclimatewineshow.org.au FRIDAY MAY 26

A Morning with Joy All Saints Rosebud Church, cnr Sixth Avenue & Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud; 111.30pm; free; The Bays Hospital; 0477 770 360; www.thebays.com.au/ news-and-events/a-morning-with-joy

SATURDAY MAY 27 Rotary Mt Eliza Book Bonanza and Art Sale Mount Eliza Scout Hall, Ranelagh

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HERO COMPLEX Fri 23 Jun, 7.30pm Sammy J’s most personal tale yet - an unbelievably true story nominated for Best Show at the 2017 Comedy Festival!

Tickets: $30 - $40

Gordon Studio Glassblowers Red Hill Annual Hot Glass Sale 9am-5pm; 290 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill; 5989 7073; www. gordonstudio.com.au Whistlewood Winter Salon + Art Parade 11-4pm; 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham; 5989 8282; www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au SATURDAY JUNE 10 The Launch of Winter Wine Weekend 11-4pm; Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds; tix $70 at door ($65 pre booked), designated drivers $60 at door ($55 pre booked); www.mpva.com.au

SATURDAY JUNE 17 Children of Ghana Charity Ball 6:30pm; Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston; tickets $130pp, bookings essential 0400 516 265

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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JUNE 7-8 Woodleigh School Campus Tours book via website www.woodleigh.school; 5971 6100

SUNDAY JUNE 11 Portsea Hotel Snow Jam 3pm-late; 3746 Pt Nepean Rd, Portsea; 5984 2213

Big Blonde & Beautiful Frankston Arts Centre; $18-20; artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company & Belvoir

Sat 20 May, 7.30pm This is the story of the campaign to keep the Coranderrk Reserve in Aboriginal hands - their voices still ring loud and clear.

Tickets: $27 - $55

Woodleigh School Information Session 7:30pm; www.woodleigh.school; 5971 6100

FRIDAY JUNE 9 – MONDAY JUNE 12 Flinders Art Show celebrating 50 years Flinders Community Hall, Corner Cook and Norman St, Flinders; www. flindersartshow.com.au

FRIDAY MAY 26 Melbourne Coastrek 2017 Point Nepean Quarantine Station, Point Nepean Rd, Portsea; 6-11.30pm; 8039 3580; melbourne.coastrek.com.au

RSPCA Million Paws Walk Hastings Foreshore, Marine Parade, Hastings; 9-1pm; RSPCA Victoria; 0405 423 800; millionpawswalk.com.au

TUESDAY JUNE 6 Frankston Arts Centre presents Bakersfield Mist 7:30pm; tix $27-55; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www. thefac.com.au

Save the Bees talk Rosebud Library, 54 McDowell St, Rosebud; free bookings essential; Rosebud Library; 5950 1230

THURSDAY - SATURDAY MAY 25-27 Flinders College - Mary Poppins Frankston Arts Centre; $26 - $30; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

SUNDAY MAY 21 AFL Super Rules Commemorative Match Alexandra Park, Main St, Mornington; 9-6pm; free; Peninsula Raiders 0468 930 076; www. peninsularaiders.com.au

SUNDAY JUNE 4 Mornington Peninsula Wedding’s annual Wedding Expo 10-5pm; free entry; Mornington Racing Club; www. morningtonpeninsulaweddings.com.au

FRIDAY JUNE 9 Flinders Art Show Opening Night 7pm, all welcome; Flinders Community Hall, Corner Cook and Normal St, Flinders; www.flindersartshow.com.au

The Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival Toorak College, Mary Herring Hall, Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza; 7-10pm; Cost $10; 0409 805 139; mpchoralfestival.com.au

Australian Heritage Festival: Coranderrk Frankston Arts Centre 27Davey St, Frankston; 7.30pm; 9784 1060; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

THURSDAY - SATURDAY JUNE 1-3 Peninsula Grammar - Anything Goes Frankston Arts Centre; $22-33; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

WEDNESDAY MAY 24 National Simultaneous Storytime Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington; 11-noon; free bookings essent; Mornington Library; 5950 1820

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY MAY 12-28 Manyung Gallery presents Sharyn McCombe “Elemental Landscapes” Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza; In the Village, 60 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza; 9787 2953; www.manyunggallery.com.au

17th International Cool Climate Awards Dinner 7pm; $125 3 course dinner, sparkling wine served with tasting platter of Mornington Peninsula gourmet produce, tea & coffee; www. coolclimatewineshow.org.au

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After the release of his blues-inspired EP The Burke & Wills Sessions last year, coupled with a host of live shows and festival performances, Matt Katsis shows no sign of relaxing the pace in 2017.

Matt hopes Colours, his new single to follow last year’s Need You Here, will be out this month, and a new EP, As The River Runs, is scheduled for a mid-year release. A tour to promote the new EP is also planned.

“The bare bones of the song and lyrics came about in reflection,” he says of Need You Here.

“It’s about wising up as we get older, having that special someone by your side through thick and thin to share life’s experiences.”

GIG GUIDE MAY

Fight for Aboriginal justice Coranderrk is about what might have been. This special production pays tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose to the challenge despite the odds, appropriating the power of the written word to make their own voices ring loud and clear.

Blending blues, roots and folk music, Matt’s raw vocals and command of the acoustic guitar have endeared himself to audiences here and overseas. During each of the past three years he has played more than 100 in-venue shows as well as numerous street performances and festivals, including Queensland’s Blues on Broadbeach, Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival, Bruthen Blues Festival, Swagger Music Festival and the Queenscliff Music Festival. He headed to the US for a string of shows in Oregon in 2014, and in 2015 he embarked on a search for creative inspiration through Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta.

For upcoming show details, go to www. mattkatsis.com

At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-tohead with the Aboriginal Protection Board. Their goal was both simple and revolutionary: to be allowed to continue the brilliant experiment in self-determination they had pioneered for themselves on the scrap of country left to them. Coranderrk recreates the Inquiry.

This is both great theatre and great history. It revives the voices of all those, black and white, who fought for a better pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants.

Coranderrk is a collaboration between leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, researchers, education experts and community members. The production aims to encourage a shared understanding of the past between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people.

Coranderrk is marching into Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, May 20, at 7.30pm. Tickets are $27-$55.

Pre-show talk and post-show Q&A included with ticket.

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FRIDAY MAY 5 Wilson & White, Trims Frankston 6pm Hemingway + Rumbutan Jam, Baha 8pm Jesse Valach & Blues Mountain, Double G Saloon 8pm SATURDAY MAY 6 Rob Papp, Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Copyrite, Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY MAY 7 James Vincent, Pier 10 12.30pm Mijo Biscan, The Brewery 2pm Wilbur Wilde & The Trouble Makers, The Coast 4pm Ben Smith, Gods Kitchen 5pm The Backwater Band, Peninsula Folk Club 5.30pm FRIDAY MAY 12 Sarah Gardner, The Dava Hotel 7.30pm Sammy Owen Band, Double G Saloon 8pm SATURDAY MAY 13 Gretta Ziller, Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm PMS The Firebird Trio, Peninsula Comm Theatre 7.30pm Harry Coulsons Blues Dogs, Gods Kitchen 8.30 The Beatlez, Beaches of Mornington 9pm Rob Papp & Blueshead, Double G Saloon 8pm SUNDAY MAY 14 Caravana Sun, Baha 8pm Lucky Louise, The Brewery 2pm Andy Phillips & Cadillac Walk, The Heritage 3pm Tony Byrne, The Coast Blairgowrie 4pm FRIDAY MAY 19 Rock Assault, Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY MAY 20 Dan Palmar, Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm The Bluetone Assembly, Gods Kitchen 8pm SUNDAY MAY 21 Rob Papp, Pier 10 12.30pm Bobby Wineshank, The Brewery 2pm Wendy Stapleton & Paul Norton & Gerry Hale, The Coast 4pm Steve Romig, Double G Saloon 4pm FRIDAY MAY 26 Wendy Mathews, The Grand Hotel Mornington 8pm Right Brothers, Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY MAY 27 James Franklin, Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Malcura, Gods Kitchen 5pm SUNDAY MAY 28 Troy Wilson, Pier 10 12.30pm Sam O’Connell, The Brewery 2pm Mae Parker Hot Club, The Coast Blairgowrie 4pm

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$49pp Wild Mushroom Meander…Wine + Food Extravaganza The annual May mushroom meander will again begin within the rustic setting of T’Gallant Vineyards in Main Ridge. Ramblers will be enlightened on how to identify the different varieties of mushrooms - palatable and poisonous - prevalent on the Mornington Peninsula. T’Gallant conducts a gentle, informative saunter through the vines of Main Ridge, unearthing the mysteries of the fungi kingdom such as Slippery Jack, Agaricus and Pine Mushrooms.

Tour Dates + Sessions: Fri 5th/Sat 6th + Sun 7th May 11am + 1pm Fri 12th/Sat 13th + Sun 14th May 11am + 1pm Fri 19th/Sat 20th + Sun 21st May 11am +1pm Fri 26th/Sat 27th + Sun 28th May 11am + 1pm

Delight in a grazing lunch comprising of mushroom cappucino, Followed by mushroom + gorgonzola wood-fired pizza paired perfectly with a glass of T’Gallant Pinot Noir.

Head Chef – Marco Vanuzzo will be cooking fresh egg tagliatelle with a wild mushroom ragu + complete your mushroom meander with a private wine tasting showcasing our new vintage wine.

Bookings are essential.

Phone: (03) 5931 1300 Email: info@tgallant.com.au Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start 1385 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge T. 03 5931 1300 tgallant.com.au

T’Gallant is the sailor’s abbreviation for topgallant, the top sail of squarerigger sailing ships. It signifies the peak, the best, the epitome. T’Gallant’s winemaking philosophy is the same.

T’Gallant’s Cellar Door, tasting and educational area is sited in the original apple cool store.

It is a rustic, ambient area for visitors to enjoy.

T’Gallant’s diverse range of premium wines and imaginative packaging to match is showcased on their wall of wine. Visitors can taste Australia’s benchmark Pinot Grigio + Pinot Gris. Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the French variety Pinot Gris. The Italian tendency to pick the grapes earlier produces a racy, savoury style while the French typically wait for riper flavours to develop, leading to a fuller, richer palate.

Thus, T’Gallant has become Australia’s leader in this cool climate grape variety. The move was considered bold at the time, nonetheless today Pinot Gris/Grigio is one of Australia’s most popular varietals. T’Gallant has continued a tradition of producing innovative and food-friendly Australian wines with lively personalities ever since.

T’Gallant will continue to deliver. Their annual events are not to be missed, some refreshingly new, or others tried and true. Mushrooms In May Tour is a must. Narrated by guest chefs. Be enlightened on the mysteries and mystique of the fungi kingdom, whilst swirling a glass or two with their savvy cellar door crew.

T’GALLANT WINEMAKERS A: 1385 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge W: www.tgallant.com.au T: 5931 1300

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If you had the choice of buying olive oil grown and pressed on the Mornington Peninsula or olive oil made elsewhere, which would you choose?

BY ANDREA KELLETT identify it via the MPP Certified fruit, vegetables, wine, meat, Trade Mark. Think Peninsula dairy, seafood, eggs, cider and olives.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine spoke with the owners of two Peninsula olive groves who have signed up to the MPP brand and have earned the right to use the MPP Certified Trade Mark.

We spoke with Penny Hart from Hart’s Farm in Shoreham and Sui Tham from Cape Schanck Olive Estate.

Hart’s Farm was one of the first businesses to apply for MPP accreditation. Owner Penny explains: “We thought it was a great idea,” she said. “People who buy a product with that logo, they know there’s very clear certification that it’s from the Peninsula.”

If you love where you live, chances are you’d answer the first. And, if you make these types of conscious buying decisions and aren’t yet aware of the local Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP) brand, then listen up.

The MPP brand was launched last year and it’s changing the way we identify locally grown food. Basically, if it’s grown, bred or raised entirely on the Peninsula, you can instantly

Sui said she was happy for her award winning estate to be associated with a brand that promotes produce made entirely on the Peninsula. “I’m very happy to use the MPP brand,” she said. “We grow and press all our olive oil here, it’s 100 per cent from the Mornington Peninsula.”

Hart’s Farm and Cape Schanck Olive Estate are two of a growing number of Mornington Peninsula olive groves already, or soon to be, bearing the MPP Certified Trade Mark.

Find out more about all our MPP Certified local producers at mpproduce.com.au and enjoy the confidence of knowing where your food actually comes from.

YOUR PENINSULA TO PLATE GUARANTEE Support local producers and know the provenance of your food by looking out for the MPP logo when shopping local this Autumn.

For the full directory of local producers searchable by location, seasonality and availability visit mpproduce.com.au

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Hawkes Farm Gate operates on a working vegetable farm in Boneo. Their own produce – potatoes, baby carrots and spring onions - come straight from the paddock to the farm shop, and they also sell the produce of many local growers, including Sunny Ridge strawberries, Mock Red Hill sparkling juices, Main Ridge Dairy cheese, Pure Peninsula honey and a host of other delicious fruit and vegetables from the Peninsula and beyond.

The Hawkes family have been farming here for more than 40 years, and want you to have the freshest fruit and veg you can get.

They are open seven days a week and you can also find them at the Boneo market on the third Saturday of each month.

Like them on Instagram and Facebook to see what they’re getting up to at the farm!

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Beautiful skincare handcrafted on the Mornington Peninsula

“We use traditional recipes from an era when people took pride in what they did, and cared about the world they lived in.”

Is there nothing the humble olive cannot do? Olieve & Olie have taken things to the next level with their beautiful range of olive oil body products. Handmade on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, the range includes body moisturisers, bar soaps, salt scrubs, lip balms and more. Each product in the collection has been handcrafted from the highest quality ingredients, so you can expect an experience rather than just a product.

old grove in Northern Victoria, all products are completely natural and free from palm oil. Winning the ‘Body, Bath & Fragrance’ GALA Award in 2016 for their ‘Be Mine Miss Clementine’ Massage Bar, they are also runners up for 2017 with their Soothing Foot Bar.

Right down to their award-winning packaging, Olieve & Olie are passionate about producing high quality natural skincare. Using Australian extra virgin olive oil from their

Their factory is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, 7/16-18 Henry Wilson Dve, Rosebud West P. 5982 0992

Visit their website www.olieveandolie.com.au for a list of stockists around the Peninsula.

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Rob Mihailescu’s business has gone to the wall – and he couldn’t be happier.

Five years ago the qualified horticulturist and garden designer was thinking of a way to satisfy all the criteria his customers demanded of his designs: quality, beauty, practicality, affordability and low-maintenance.

The answer was Rob’s vertical wall planters.

“I started selling my product through arts and craft markets and garden shows and the public liked it; feedback was positive,” Rob said. “In order to be able to cater for a wider audience I have launched my website, www.verticalwalls.com.au, so anyone can transform their vertical spaces.”

The vertical wall modules are made in Victoria from powder-coated galvanised steel, so they’re rust-proof and durable enough to handle any weather, as well as being stylish and maintenancefree. They’re perfect for succulents, geraniums, petunias, strawberries, fresh herbs, air plants and indoor plants, and are ideal for outdoor and indoor areas, corporate and residential courtyards, balconies, hallways, bathrooms, reception areas, shops and restaurants.

“All you need is one screw into your wall surface to be able to display your new wall creation and make a stylish, living and breathing work of art.”

Our services: • concept design & consultation • customised vertical walls to the client’s specifications to utilise the space and light to get the most favourable outcome • supply vertical walls for pop up privacy screens to enhance your event • supply corporate and private events (weddings, engagement & birthday parties, all festive occasions) with feature table arrangements • garden design • garden consultations Great for outdoor & indoor use.

Vertical Walls displayed at the Melbourne International Empty and fully planted modules, drip trays Flower and Garden Show in April, where their empty modules were so popular that they sold out on the day! for indoor use, consultations and planting VERTICAL WALLS service and customised packages T: 0400 740 140 Made in Victoria!

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PENINSULA MARKETS

Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station. Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. Crib Point Community Market - Park Rd, Crib Point; Every Second Saturday 8am-2pm; market@cpch.org.au Dromana 3 Drive-in, 113 Nepean Hwy, Dromana 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month between October and May from 8am - 1pm. In January, the market runs every Sunday.

Dromana Wellnbeing Market: Dromana Community Hall, Sunday May 7 10am Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.

Frankston Wells Street Market: Craft and produce Market every Thurs 9am-2pm in Wells St, Frankston.

Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.

Karingal Uniting Church 2nd Saturday of month, 8am1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston

Rosebud Trash n Treasure: Fifth Saturday months, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd. 7.30am till noon Rosebud West Outdoor Market first Saturday of month 8:30am -12:30pm. Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford Somerville Anglican Church: Second Saturday of month 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from bric a brac to plants, fruit & vegies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Sorrento Makers Market: A luxury marketplace set in the heart of Sorrento on Ocean Beach Road May 27 & 28, 10am-3pm The Langwarrin Design & Makers Market: Elisabeth Murdoch College Stadium, 80 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin, May 27, 9am-2pm Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of the month 7.30am-12.30pm.

Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids.

Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green. 9am - 1pm Oak Hill Community Arts Cooperative’: Artist Inspired, 1st Sunday of month, 100 Morn-Tyabb Rd, Mornington Pearcedale Farmers Market 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Point Nepean Portsea Market: Unique craft and fresh produce, live music May 27, 9am-2pm.

Red Hill Community Market: First Saturday of month, Sept-May, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm. Over 300 stalls fresh gourmet produce, art & craft.

Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of the month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of the month, Rosebud Village Green. 7am till 2pm

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Winter Wine Weekend June 10-12 The 2017 Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend is ready to rock and every delicious detail is right here, in this issue of

Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

Turn to page 51 for the ‘pullout’ 2017 Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend official 8-page program.

Explore the region’s fine wine and food like never before over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 10-12, with wine seminars, tutored tastings, new release wines, food, music and much more. The full program of events - Winter Wine Fest and Cellar Door activities and events - is as bold as a full-bodied red and the official guide is in this issue!

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Pull it out and take it with you as you embark on your Winter Wine Weekend experience. The event kicks off with the annual Winter Wine Fest at the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, June 10, 11am – 4pm. More than 150 wines and around 47 Mornington Peninsula wineries will come together for this prestigious event, all under cover. Leading Peninsula restaurants will also prepare and serve entrée-sized dishes to complement the wines on taste all day.

• Buy your tickets online at mpva.com.au now. A limited amount will be available at the entry at Red Hill Showgrounds (until sold out) on Saturday, June 10, from 11am.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine is a proud long time sponsor of the Winter Wine Weekend.

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The 17th Cool Climate Celebrate international cool climate wines at the recently renovated Mornington Racecourse.

Recognised as Australia’s foremost show for inspirational cool climate wines, the International Cool Climate Wine Show provides an opportunity to benchmark in an environment where like is judged against like, where elegant wines with restrained fruit are seen at their best, and where diversity is encouraged and rewarded. The Mornington Peninsula boasts some of the best cool climate wine in the world, making it a perfect venue for an international show.

Each year the ICCWS attracts more than 500 wines in up to 40 classes, including new Italian Classes thanks to a recent partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Melbourne.

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Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch Open Friday, Saturday, and Monday till midnight

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International Wine Show PUBLIC TASTING Tuesday May 23, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm, Mornington Racing Club, $25pp includes wine and Mornington Peninsula finger food.

AWARDS DINNER Friday May 26, 2017 from 7pm, Mornington Racing Club, $125pp ($110pp concession) includes a tasting platter of Mornington Peninsula gourmet produce; three-course dinner; tea and coffee plus a selection of fine wines from the Show to match.

Cost $130pp if booking both the Public Tasting and Awards Dinner or $160pp VIP Trophy Table at the Awards Dinner (for the first eight people to call and book directly). Includes pre-dinner private tasting, dinner plan as above plus seating at a judge’s table with a selection of gold medal wines.

Enquiries, bookings: www.coolclimatewineshow.org.au, email info@coolclimatewine.org.au or phone 0432 434 255.

Historical Homestead surrounded by beautiful gardens Open for Wine Tasting & Lunch Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 5pm (Cafe 12pm - 4pm) Available for Weddings & Functions, Corporate Events and Groups 555 Old Moorooduc Road, Tuerong T: 5974 4400 E: cellardoor@dromanaestate.com.au W: www.dromanaestate.com.au MAY 2017 (66)

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Bronx Napoli Pizzeria 1999 – Mornington’s new home of authentic pizza and pasta. It’s no fuss, no pretention dining and utterly delicious. See for yourself what all the fuss is about. Photos: Tanya Fry

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About Thyme Cafe Restaurant & Catering Open 9am - 4pm 7 days

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Licciardo’s - innovative, creative and here to stay!

1408 nepean highway, mt. eliza ph 9787 2001 www.licciardosgallerybarandgrill.com.au

When innovative, creative food matters, Licciardo’s Gallery Bar and Grill in Mount Eliza does it like no other.

Rob and his happy team are cooking up delicious comfort food with a twist as the weather cools and this iconic restaurant on the Nepean Highway is in the for long-term, another 15 years at least!

Licciardo’s Gallery Bar and Grill does not compromise on quality and won’t be beaten on price either. Pop in and enjoy ample parking, friendly service, pintxo tapas at the bar, winter by the open fire, parties in the courtyard and lunch specials.

This is a fabulous venue for school group cocktail functions and don’t forget Rob’s 20 different types of soufflé and ever changing specials menu.

Host your function in a private room, priced to suit!

Check out Licciardo’s Gallery Bar and Grill’s new website licciardosgallerybarandgrill.com.au and book your table or function now!

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The Brooks Restaurant and Bar

The Brooks Re staurant & Bar

New owners have breathed new life into this stunning property.

The historic Victorian-style homestead on Tanti Ave in Mornington has sported many different looks over the past century, and new owners are breathing new life into this stunning property.

To delightfully contrast with its old-world charm, Brooklands of Mornington has opened Brooks Restaurant and Bar, cooking up a storm with a modern and relaxed feel. Guests can choose from the restaurant’s casual menu, including such classics as beer-battered fish and a huge range of parmas, while the á la carte menu has a range of delicious steak and pasta dishes, not to mention desserts to die for.

The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 5-9pm, and seniors can enjoy a 10 per cent discount. Brooks Bar is the perfect meeting spot for after-work drinks, with happy hour Monday to Saturday from 4.30-6.30pm with $5 wines and local beers.

In addition, Brooks Restaurant and Bar offers great coffee and light snacks not only to Brooklands guests but to visitors and the Mornington community.

• Don’t forget to book for Mother’s Day High Tea at Brooklands of Mornington, 2pm-5pm!

BROOKS RESTAURANT AND BAR At Brooklands of Mornington A: 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington T: 5973 9200

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FOOD WINE PRODUCE Set back from Nepean Highway in Mount Eliza, Underground Wines is the go to winery when you’re looking for convenience, premium quality and the right price. This five star winery stocks a wide range of deliciously decadent and flavour-full Royal Melbourne Show Winner Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and an awardwinning (Holiday Best Value) Pinot Noir that comes first place for value, verve and versatility (Underground’s San Pietro Shiraz also packs a robust red punch to the palate!).

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Take your time to explore the structure, aroma, texture and balance of their exceptional wines at one of their daily tastings, or experience their exclusive cellar door specials (think Rose, Grigio, Shiraz, Cab/Merlot and sweet Veriloose for $10 a bottle or $100 a dozen).

Operating for 12 years, Underground Wines seeks to express the fundamental qualities of the grape and works hard at the art of doing so. Visit today to take home your piece of authentic Peninsula flavour at a most competitive price.

UNDERGROUND WINES 1282 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza T: 9775 4185 W: ugwine.com.au

UNDERGROUND WINEMAKERS inspired by the possibilities of unexplored combinations, expressing the fundamental qualities of the grape.

Winery and Cellar Door - 1282 Nepean Hwy Mt Eliza Cellar Door Opening Hours -10am to 5pm, 7 Days P. 03 9775 4185 E. undergroundwine@bigpond.com

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THE WILD CHILD OF ITALY COMES TO MORNINGTON. VERA (reAL) NAPLES PIZZA AND NO FUSS EATING.

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Authentic Italian pasta.

There’s nothing like it.

We’re talking about melt-in-yourmouth gnocchi, rich Napoli sauce and delicate seafood.

When Bronx Napoli Pizzeria 1999 in Mornington invited Mornington Peninsula Magazine’s editorial team to sample their pasta dishes, we couldn’t resist. The experience proved why this relative new kid on the block (Bronx Napoli Pizzeria 1999 opened in November) is earning a reputation as one of the places in Mornington to dine if you want an authentic pizza and pasta experience with ‘no fuss’ and ‘no pretention’. Head Chef Alessandro (Alex) D’Auria makes his pasta fresh every MAY 2017 (66)

day and he promises an experience true to the regional cuisine. It’s a $25 trip to Naples.

The first of the three pasta dishes was the Gnocchi Sorrento (fresh Napoli sauce topped with melted buffalo milk mozzarella and basil - Campania region). Alex makes his gnocchi by hand daily and he slow roasts his Napoli sauce for 4-5 hours. The result is a chunky, melt-in-yourmouth dish that will have you scraping the sauce from the bottom of the plate after the gnocchi is devoured.

“With my pasta, we take great care,” Alex explains. “It’s a delicate process.”

Next is the Fregola (small roasted semolina pebbles tossed with Napoli, chili, vongole, mussels, prawns, calamari, fresh fish, white wine and garlic - Sardinia region). It’s a surprisingly spicy, yet balanced dish packed full of seafood and flavours. The delicate fregola pasta is a taste sensation unlike any other pasta and it’s one Alex sources directly from Sardinia.

If you love mushrooms, the Pappardelle (Ragu Di Funghi)

(sautéed porchini and button mushrooms infused with truffle oil) has to be experienced. This is an ideal winter dish with an earthy flavour and tender ribbons of Pappardelle, plenty of it! Enjoy it with a glass of wine and good company.

The pasta experience won us over and there’s a wonderful selection of wines to accompany your meal (including on-tap wine imported from the great wine regions of Italy). Buon Appetito.

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The inaugural MY Mount Eliza Run and Fun Festival 2017 kicked off for a good cause on Sunday, March 26, at Emil Madsen Reserve.

More than 1000 people attended and 680 people registered for the 5km and 10km trail run/walk. Founder Geoff Nyssen described it as an incredible success.

“We smashed our fundraising target, raising a total profit of $30,050! For context, these funds are sufficient to employ a parttime nurse for one year to provide direct information and support services to Myeloma patients, carers and their families.”

“It was an incredible success as we brought to life our vision to create an event that thrived on community spirit and celebrated the importance of family and friends having fun together. We empowered each other to enjoy the 10km and 5km trail run/walk events and ultimately we promoted health and wellness while raising much-needed funds for a very important cause - Myeloma Australia.”

Pei on the Peninsula - Crittenden Estate played host to more than 100 guests as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, April 8.

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Ranelagh Estate in Mount Eliza is an early 20th-century subdivision designed by world-renowned American architects, planners and designers Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin along with Saxil Tuxen.

Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and classified by the National Trust of Australia, Ranelagh Estate today remains an amazing example of the Griffins’ work, and now you can view this landmark Estate through the eyes of three local women whose combined time as residents of Ranelagh is more than 100 years.

The book Ranelagh – A Special Place tells the story of this seaside holiday destination which is often described as ‘the birthplace of Australian modernist architecture’.

Compiled by Meg Breidahl, Diane Dick and Victoria Grounds, Ranelagh – A Special Place is a 200-page historical journey illustrated with early photographs and documents, maps and walking trails plus descriptions of historical events that occurred onsite.

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Mornington Peninsula Shire adopted a Conservation Management Plan for the Ranelagh Estate in Mount Eliza in 2009. The plan aims to assist residents, statutory authorities, land owners and managers in the conservation of this important heritage place.

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From ‘Goldilocks’ to the ’Real Princess’, everyone is looking for the perfect bed and the only place to find that special, one of a kind, is at the Antique Bed Specialists at the Tyabb Packing House.

Roslyn and Bruce Edwards’ unexpected, chance find of an aged iron bedstead at the bottom of an old well was the unlikely inspiration for a passionate business venture renovating and restoring antique beds.

Still going strong almost 40 years later, original beds are sourced then painstakingly restored by Bruce to their former glory. This results in a magnificent range of antique and period brass beds, cast iron beds and wooden beds with new slat bases, all ready for use.

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An additional service offered by the Antique Bed Specialists is the restoration of your own antique bed, so that your family heirloom can be safely handed down to future generations.

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Elegance has many forms.

If you want to add a touch of elegance to your life, pop into Style Temple in Mornington. Owner Liz Todd sources elegant items from across the country and around the world, from jewellery to bespoke furniture and even luxury washing up liquid.

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Over the past two months Mornington Peninsula Magazine has followed Liz and her team as they broke new ground on the Peninsula – firstly, becoming the only home wares store in the country to stock an exclusive new polished concrete outdoor furniture range; and secondly, becoming the bespoke UK brand OCHRE’s first Australian stockist.

This month we take a look at a selection of elegant items in store now. Enjoy.

Nicole Fendel Jewellery Nicole Fendel is famous for her hand crafted signature statement earrings and sentimental engravings designed to empower the wearer.

Inspired by various cultures and decorative elements from around the world, the collection features the highest quality of rich hammered metals and semiprecious stones.

Tom Dixon Wash Collection This latest, very latest launch from Tom Dixon includes luxury washing up liquid, purifying Hand Washes, deeply moisturising Hand Balms and Hand Gift Sets, inspired by his beautiful signature scents: London, Royalty and Orientalist.

Tom Dixon Element Collection Candles Refresh your interiors with beautifully scented Element Candles from Tom Dixon. Four scents of extreme

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Products for winter at Rock & Redgum Rock & Redgum Landscape and Garden Supplies in Dromana has been stocking up for winter! This established garden supplier which offers a wide range of high quality products to transform your outdoor space has a stockpile of fire wood ready to go, so now’s the time to visit.

Rock & Redgum Landscape and Garden Supplies offers three large, well-stocked yards which showcase a wide range of products. There are rocks and boulders, pebbles

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The team at Rock & Redgum Garden Supplies knows it’s always best to test soil balance before adding anything.

They stock a wide range of nutritious compost including a mushroom, organic and worm blend that will enrich

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And here comes the cool weather. Those nice long days seem long gone now. But on the upside, we get to harvest and store the end of our warm season crops and sow some of our favourites. The enjoyable month of May. Pumpkins and garlic.

Harvesting your pumpkin crop is a very rewarding and productive time. If harvested carefully, cured and stored well, they can last you through close to next years harvest. Keep a good length of stalk, let them sit in part sun for a day or two and store them dry in a cool shady space for the winter - not in the warmth of the house. You will want to protect them from the rodents also.

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no extra attention other than irrigation, this ritual will provide you with garlic for a year (depending on the type and varieties you choose to grow).

Another one of the favourite crops to get in now is your broad beans. Sow heaps. you can never have enough bags of frozen broadies to see you through the year. Easy to grow, very productive and delicious.

But don’t forget the other staples for this time of year.

Already we can have our first plantings of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower in and growing strong and preparing for another round to plant now. Peas and spring onions, dark leafy greens and salad greens can all be planted continually for regular daily harvests.

May is a good month to achieve a whole lot in the garden. It’s still warm enough on those sunny days to enjoying getting in to do a bit of cleanup after a productive warm season. All spent crops can be dragged from the garden beds now and composted or otherwise disposed of. Berries, deciduous climbers and deciduous fruit trees can all get some of your attention and receive a tidy up both within the

canopy and below the plant. A bit of a feed and re-mulch of your fruiting plants will send them into dormancy happy. And while you have easier access to these plants you might as well check the irrigation system to make sure it is all functioning properly.

We like to also use this time of year to begin planning for the following Spring. This may be organising where to add more vegetable beds, or additional fruit tree plantings, or perhaps clearing an area for somewhere to sit within the garden. Once the cold weather sets in we can be reluctant to get outside to prepare for the following season, and then before we know it Spring is on our door step and we scramble to get ready. It’s much easier to begin your planning and preparing early.

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Winter is coming It will be hard to say goodbye to summer but we now need to prepare for the cold winter.

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HERE’S WHY DUCT CLEANING IS IMPORTANT Consumers are often sceptical about duct cleaning.

They are often unsure as to what duct cleaning entails and how often it’s needed.

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In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and fungi) that clog up your system are located in the air return ducting and heater interior, only 10 per cent is in the outlet ducts.

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