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ABC News Breakfast sports presenter, journalist, writer and documentary maker Paul Kennedy is a strapping Seaford sort. This father of three footy fanatical boys (12, 10 and 6) loves the Bayside life surrounded by his extended family, including his parents, two sisters, a brother and all their children hunkered down in the same seaside suburb. Life is sweet for this easy to speak with lover of local and international sport, even though dragging himself out of bed at 3.30am to be in town for his morning television gig has weariness written all over it. He explains. “We’re coming up to our 10-year anniversary of News Breakfast in early November and, well, I’m in my 40s now and feeling the fatigue, but I love the show. It gives me the time to do more kicking of the footy with the kids and be with (wife) Kim.” Then there’s the footy coaching. “I’m currently coaching the under-12s Carrum Patterson Lakes Juniors. My oldest son plays for them. I’ve also coached within the school system and various junior leagues across the Peninsula, including Mornington and Frankston. Short assignments work best for me now to fit in with the workload and family commitments. I need some more time to write books and make more documentaries.” I’ve just finished reading the blurb for Fifteen Young Men, written by Paul and published by Random House Australia (2016), when we chat. Paul recaps the maritime tragedy of the sinking of the Process off the coast of the Peninsula in 1892 in this grief-gouging yet uplifting story. Fifteen young men died on their return from Mordialloc after playing footy. The event brought the Mornington Football Club to its knees for decades. “I’ve written four books and am keen to do more investigative journalism; get to the core of a story. The sinking of the Process changed the face of that community. It was devasting.” His documentaries, Undeniable (Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse) and Called Out, will be followed by another. “That’s what my long service leave will be for, as well as heading to the beach, park or pool with the kids. I’m deeply interested in pursuing human stories.” After all, that’s what sport is about — human connection, compassion, persistence, failure and triumph. Just life. Watch this space for more riveting reads and reporting from a man who’s covered the Rio Olympics and Commonwealth Games and recently said on radio that Frankston offers up more NBA players than anywhere else in Australia. “What I really meant was that Frankston has some outstanding basketball talent, including Dave Anderson and Ryan Broekhoff. There’s a lot of great home-grown talent across all sports on the Peninsula.” Fair call, Paul. Fair call. Check him out supporting inclusive, safe and fair sport @ playbytherules on Facebook too.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

For those of you who don’t know, Channel Nine’s The Block has hit the small screen yet again and this time around we have a local girl getting down and dusty. Season 14 sees Somerville born and bred former pro netballer Bianca Chatfield and her teammate Carla Dziwoki (another former netballing pro) hit St Kilda’s Gatwick Hotel in a quest for makeover perfection, and these two girls aren’t going down without a fight. Must be the champion sportswomen in them, or the fact that die-hard ‘Block Head’ Bianca was determined to be part of the muchloved show she had watched for years.

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“I was gutted that we didn’t make it last year. I used to drive past incognito checking out what was going on and I slipped through on the media night (Bianca now works in sports media and leadership) taking mental notes. There were 45,000 entries this year with only five teams of two being successful. You sign up for three and a half months of living and breathing The Block. You can’t do anything else. It’s like life on steroids, but what an experience! I’ve wanted to be on the show since retiring from netball.” Bianca began playing netball on the Peninsula when she was 11 and went on to become one of the youngest netballers to represent Australia. She was the vice-captain of the Australian gold medal Commonwealth Games team in 2014, but she grew up in Somerville with her two sisters surrounded by building and renovating. “Dad was and still is a builder on the Peninsula and it was not unusual to spend holidays on a building site learning by osmosis — that’s why I did the project managing and Carla did more of the shopping and styling. I renovated my apartment in town too, but there was still lots to learn. We had a great team of tradies helping us. “When we first rocked up, the other contestants thought ‘Oh, here’s two girls, this will be a breeze’. But they didn’t realise that our netballing careers were based on problem-solving and endurance. It was hard work, but to see the apartment transform was so satisfying. The other contestants were great too. We’ve made long-lasting friendships.” Bianca and Carla have been watching the show unfold with the rest of us. “It’s been fascinating seeing what they’ve kept in and what the other teams were going through at the same time. Every Saturday night before the Sunday reveal was an all-nighter trying to get everything finished. We were up every morning between 5am and 6am. Once we had to rip up floors and start again, but it was all worth it.” Would she renovate one more time? “Yes; there’s so much satisfaction in it. I love beginning and completing new projects, but I still take time to get back home (her family is in Somers now), pull out the paddle board and check in with the dolphins. I’ll always be a water baby.” And a successful one at that.

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News & Interviews 3-58 Luduco Living pullout 27-34 Domo pullout 59-66 Socials 44, 102, 107, 127, 128 Arts, Events & Diary Dates 67-80 Celebrating our Seniors 81-90 Somerville Plaza pullout 91-98 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 99-115 The Business 116-119 Food & Wine, Peninsula Made 120-130 Property Home Decor 131-148 PUBLISHER, EDITOR Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au CHIEF SUB Geoff Scott geoff@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Chendelle Kolasa 0412 030 802 chendelle@mpmag.com.au Anna Georgiou 0401 598 613 anna@franklyfrankston.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Kate Sears, Drew Cooper, Yazmine Lomax, Stephanie Johnson, Maurie Hutchinson, Kate Save, Adam Nicholls SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Tanya Fry, Willow Creative

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Open Day at Peninsula Grammar

reveals a world of possibilities ‘Quod Bonum Tenete: Hold fast that which is good’. This timeless motto sits proudly on our school crest to remind our school community to not only consider the past but to also strive for personal excellence now and into the future. We are proudly co-educational from K-12 with leading-edge programs and targeted teaching to meet individual needs. We also offer day and boarding facilities for local and international students. Our dedicated teachers nurture and inspire each of our students to be their individual best. Our academic excellence is complemented by a wide array of cocurricular activities tailored to enable students to learn, grow and flourish. Our positive learning environment and engaging personalised programs are spread across four key learning areas: Junior Years (3YO Kindergarten-Year 4), Middle Years (Years 5-8), Pre Senior Year (Year 9) and Senior Years (Years 10-12), with single gender classes in Years 7-9 for Maths and English. Music plays a central role in the educational and cultural life of Peninsula Grammar. We offer a contemporary music education that is both stimulating and relevant to each child. Directed by Dr Richard Vaudrey, Peninsula Grammar’s music department presents over 30 concerts per year, including the incredibly popular Peninsula Grammar Presents concert series which brings leading artists from around Australia and the world to our very own Performing Arts Centre on campus: peninsulagrammarmusic.com/.

Peninsula Grammar has an enviable reputation in sport, delivering a program that creates opportunity for all. Our sporting program encourages multisport participation in a fun, engaging and progressively challenging atmosphere. We offer quality coaching at all age levels and develop fundamental skills that can transfer between sports. Our Director of Sport, Shona Middleton, inspires a generation of students who love sport. Students are also provided with an avenue to fulfil their own athletic potential. Our teachers and students are active members of our community. We invest in students’ personal growth and well-being and we encourage each of our students to diligently pursue their passions. Our Open Day on October 17 from 9-11am is studentled and provides a great opportunity for visitors to experience our vibrant co-educational school environment. As soon as you enter our school gates you will be able to feel our community spirit, see our collaborative and creative classrooms and be able to enjoy our innovative facilities and green landscape. To experience our Open Day on October 17, bookings are preferred. Please register your interest via our website at www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au or call us on 9788 7702. We look forward to welcoming you to Peninsula Grammar. STUART JOHNSTON — Principal

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Peninsula Grammar is proudly co-educational from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our students strive for personal excellence, they are curious, they create, they collaborate. Critical-thinkers, 21st century learners, future global citizens. Our students benefit from specialised teaching, holistic leading-edge curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, positive education and community service. Experience our culture and join us at our next Open Day on 17 October, or book a tailored school tour for your family via enrolments@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au or 9788 7753.

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Bridie Kennedy loves to move. Growing up in Safety Beach, she was always bouncing or throwing a ball, running or riding high on a horse. The 2km jog to the beach from her family home she shares with her parents and three siblings is a breeze, and she’s never been shy of keeping her eye on the prize and working hard to attain it. Basketball was her first love, but all that changed at 16 when she was introduced to the nitty gritty one for all and all for one game of football and jumped right in bare legged and booted up. She explains. “A friend took me along to a football match and that was it. I was representing the Mornington Breakers in basketball then, but I just sort of fell in love with footy straight away. I had to make a choice because the skill set is so different. I still find it a bit awkward kicking the ball, but I’m getting better.” She sure is. This long and lean swimming lesson teacher and Australian Catholic University student got drafted into the AFLW just two years after commencing playing. There must be something in the water at Safety Beach. She continues. “I began playing youth league footy at Dromana Football Club when the girls’ league had just started. I played with the Dandenong Stingrays and then went on to VFL playing for Cranbourne. I was one of the taller players at 175cm at first, so they put me in the ruck, but they’ve all caught up with me. I’m on the backline now. I got picked up by Carlton at the end of last year. There was a 2km time trial and a beep test I underwent with 40 other girls from across Australia and I came first. I got to choose which state I wanted to play in and Carlton snapped me up. I was a Collingwood supporter!” We both laugh at the irony. Bridie’s rise to football fame happened fast. She finished her Padua College Year 12 exams last October, started pre-season training the following month and then played four out of the eight games in the women’s season. “I got thrown in the deep end, but it was so exciting. The team meetings, before the game meditations, ice baths, recovery sessions and being at Carlton three times a week training with the girls. I hope to finish my teaching degree and continue to play footy.” Bring it on, Bridie. Sky’s the limit. Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

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Be Fit Food has become a household name across Australia after appearing on the television show Shark Tank in 2017, which resulted in a $300,000 investment and an overnight increase in sales of 1500 per cent. Selling out for six weeks in advance within two hours of the show airing sent the team into shock. Now this Morningtonbased business is making headlines again after being named the 2018 Telstra Victorian Business of the Year. “We were nominated six months ago and were one of 10,000 submissions. The top 25 were invited to the finals awards night so going to the awards didn’t even sink in,” founder Kate Save told Mornington Peninsula Magazine. “We were up against a lot of big companies so we honestly went into the night looking forward to having a good time. Then we took out our category, the Small & Succeeding Award, which we didn’t expect. I thought to myself, ‘This is the epitome of success’. We remained hopeful for the overall category. My heart skipped a beat when they called our name. I didn’t jump up as I thought I’d imagined it.” Be Fit Food was founded by Kate, a dietitian, exercise physiologist and diabetes educator, and Geoffrey Draper, a bariatric surgeon, as a food-based tool that could remedy chronic disease and enhance long-term health. Convinced there was a better way to help their weight loss clients than referring them to the usual bars and shakes diets, Geoffrey and Kate decided to set people up for long-term success with scientifically formulated home-delivered meals that contain no added sugar, are low in salt and include plenty of vegetables. The meals strike the right balance of macro and micronutrients for effective treatment of chronic illnesses, and promote weight loss. It’s been two and a half years since Geoffrey and Kate purchased their first kitchen for $1. It was a fish and Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

chip shop they then transformed, and the company sold its stock predominately online yet found customers would pound on the door demanding food, and the chefs then requested a shop front be formed. It was quickly outgrown due to their phenomenal success. After Shark Tank they were thrown in the deep end with such demand requiring a huge jump in staff from five to 63 in as little as four weeks. They couldn’t have ever predicted this huge response. It’s a true testament to the success of their tasty healthy meals and dietitian support. “We take the guesswork out of healthy eating by providing Australians with scientifically formulated meals for improving overall health and well-being,” Kate said. “The main goal is to educate Australia that food is medicine and to change our clients’ health. Weight loss is just an added bonus.”

Real food is the answer, and with her busy schedule Kate loves that her family enjoys eating her Be Fit Food meals too. “My kids love the lasagne and the meatballs,” she said. Keep your fingers crossed for our Peninsula superstars when the National Telstra Awards take place in Melbourne on Thursday, September 20. Join Kate and her team for their 10th Diabetes Walk on Sunday, October 21, in Mount Martha, starting in the carpark behind the shops (where the playground is located). All the money goes towards supporting research into juvenile diabetes. “The win has finally sunk in and the best bit is that it’s given us a chance to get in front with creditability,” said Kate. “We’ve received greater respect since the awards from other health professionals and the greater public.” www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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Frank Walker’s voice on the radio is distinctive, angular and alive with a ‘wake up and take notice’ tone. In real time, it’s quiet and reflective with a tinge of selfdeprecating humour and an undeniable grit that has guaranteed his family’s financial and serendipitous success. We meet in Mount Martha, where the National Tiles founder and his “glue of the family” wife Rhonda are renovating their gloriously positioned house. All of their six adult daughters plus their kids (12 in total) have houses in the area. Kate (KWD) and Amy (another bespoke interior designer) live there permanently. “You could throw a stone on the rooves of each other’s houses, I reckon. We all descend on Mount Martha for the holidays. We’ve been coming here for the past 15

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years, had weddings in the garden, big dinners around the table. We think of Mount Martha as our spiritual home in every sense. I still catch my breath when I come down Coolangatta Rd and see the bay. Over the last six years since our only son (Nick) has taken over as CEO of National Tiles, Rhonda and I have had the freedom to move around. We originally had a house on the Bellarine Peninsula, then my sister bought in Mount Martha and that started the family’s migration.” For anyone who lives in Mount Martha, there’s nothing quite like South Beach and the connection the village across the road from it brings. Frank continues. “It’s a delight to walk down to the shops and chat with the traders. We’re a tight family. We like being together and this is the perfect place to do it.” But things haven’t always been ideal for this family man who started out in his grandfather’s plaster and ceramic tiles business. “I was the black sheep of the family and went out on my own at 25. It was hard. We had three

little kids and Rhonda was about eight months pregnant. We were living in the flat above the shop in Pakington St, Geelong West, which the landlord had given to us for free. We are both born-and-bred Geelong people. Rhonda would bring the kids down the stairs, load up the Ford Cortina with tiles and do deliveries. I threw away a $25,000-a-year job in the family business to go it alone. I’d been washing trucks for five bucks each since I was 11 years old. I’ve always been entrepreneurial. I’m no oil painting, Liz. It’s a bloody miracle she’s stayed with me; she’s an absolute bottler.” Frank says luck, persistence and judgement all play a part in success. He used to get up at 4am just to get ahead of the game because he’s a “slow thinker”. He’s currently working with the Family Peace Foundation he and Rhonda founded in 2015, which deals with the impact of family violence. “We aim to make real social change in this area, and will. It’s time to put back into the community.” And feed the spirit Mount Martha-style.

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Red-letter day for Redlegs family Mount Eliza Redlegs have united! On Saturday, July 28, the new Redlegs netball courts were officially opened at Emil Madsen Reserve. The netballers had come home. After seven years of ‘renting’ court sites, this was the final step in joining their football family on common ground — one club, one location, one sporting force. David Morris MP, club president Mic Dunne and director of netball Pippa Hanson stepped out to officially commemorate this ‘coming together’. It was a time to reflect on the Redlegs spirit of community, to celebrate a club that champions both sports and a social hub that celebrates its members and welcomes new ones. Ultimately, it is the place to get fit and have fun! The new courts are a salute to a league that is growing and becoming stronger as both football and netball teams encourage each other. From a small

football club established in 1968, the Redlegs pedigree has steadily grown. With the introduction of one netball team in 2010, this small band of footballers welcomed their sisters in name, despite no grounds to accommodate them. Circa 2018 and the new courts not only mean both sporting codes share a home, but their netballers now boast a line-up of four squads — and success in reaching the finals every year since their debut. Bring on the introduction of an U17 team next year, and by 2020 their netballers aspire to add U15s to the league. In the meantime, raising funds for some shelters and seats at the new courts will now be the final piece of the puzzle. The footy/netty Redlegs of Mount Eliza are now official! Come and embrace the Redlegs family — a ‘home away from home’. PIPPA HANSON

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BY LIZ ROGERS As a descendant of the Yadhaigana people of Cape York, Tallara understands how important it is to ethically promote and support the artwork of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres. She explains. “DAAF shows that we are a diverse people sharing our culture and that Aboriginal people in urban areas have a different artistic response. Baluk Arts is one of only two art centres from Victoria represented at the fair. This year there were four of us on the Baluk Arts stall. I took my jewellery made from natural materials, including kelp and river reed, sculptures and mixed media work and had “This year I knew what to expect, although it a great response. I make all my work through was much bigger and there was more to see. It Baluk Arts to ensure it is consumed ethically.” was a whirlwind but amazing.” This Frankston resident and Fine Art graduate The first DAAF was held in 2007 and included from the Queensland University of Technology 16 Aboriginal-owned incorporated art centres. has been making art for as long as she can In its 12th year, 2018’s DAAF was filled with remember. She currently has work on show at artist workshops and demonstrations, artist The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre talks, Indigenous food experiences, cultural as part of the Freshwater/Saltwater exhibition, performances and story-telling and coincided and at 25 she’s one of the youngest Indigenous with such events as the National Indigenous artists to attend DAAF. Music Awards. More than 2000 Indigenous artists from across Australia were showcased Top stuff, Tallara. The only way is up. with 100 per cent of revenue going back to remote communities.

Indigenous artist and Baluk Arts operations co-ordinator Tallara Gray has just returned from this year’s Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, held in the Northern Territory in August, on a high. This was her second year at the fair, which she says “felt so different from last year when my eyes were wide open with wonder”.

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Former Seaford resident Vikki Petraitis is the author of over a dozen true-crime stories, including The Frankston Murders. More than two decades after the release of her debut novel, she’s still as passionate as ever about tales of justice and human perseverance.

August was the 25th anniversary of the Frankston Murders. How do you feel this event still affects the community today? When I did the talk for the 20th anniversary, I had an hourlong book signing line where everyone who came forward had a story and a connection to it. About 150 people showed up to the memorial this year and all of them had a story. Everyone was so moved to see Baby Jake there — he was 12 days old when his mother was murdered — and everyone just hugged him. When you take three women out of a close-knit community, years and years later so many people are still going to feel that connection.

Where did your interest in crime writing begin? It came from being in Year 7 and finding Agatha Christie’s Sparkling Cyanide, plucking that off the shelf and then reading every single Agatha Christie book. When I was 18 or 19 I bought a book called Inside The Mind Of A Murderess, about Myra Hindley, and once you read true crime the ‘body in the library with the 12 suspects’ just doesn’t cut it. The heart of it is that it’s about real people.

What’s your writing process like? For The Frankston Murders I did 50 interviews with family members, cops, SES … everybody. I also had a 900-page homicide brief and all of Denyer’s confessional videos and transcripts so I processed the whole thing like a big jigsaw puzzle. Why do you love this area and how does it inspire your work? I lived in Seaford when the Frankston Murders happened and there’s a connection that will never be broken. If anything shows the strength of this community it’s the way they’ve embraced Baby Jake and turned up to give Brian and Carmel Russel a hug. As a writer, that’s what you want to connect with.

What do you love about being a crime writer? I get to meet the most amazing people. I’ve spent 25 years talking to people who have been changed by adversity and that helps me in my life; I think being a crime writer has given me an insight into the world that I would not have if I didn’t do what I do. On occasion I’ve had nightmares but I guess that’s my brain processing the stories.

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A second-year commercial cookery apprentice at Peninsula Private Hospital has taken out the annual Chisholm AUSTAFE regional final competition at Chisholm’s Frankston campus. Langwarrin’s Maddison Cochrane, who competed as a first-year apprentice last year, won Section 2 of the competition on her way to being named overall winner and will join Cameron Peirce (Section 1 winner), Daniel Rischitelli (Section 3) and Rebecca Raphael (Section 4) at the state finals in Melbourne this month. There they will vie for the chance to compete at the national finals in Canberra in a bid to be crowned National Champion Apprentice Chef. Bianca Ross, Naomi Cheeseman, Dale Villella and Ruling Huang were runners-up in sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively at the regional final on Tuesday, August 7. The competition was divided into four sections for first, second and third-year apprentices, with Section 4 for cooks and culinary students. All competitors were required to produce an omelette, while Section 2 competitors also had to produce an entrée made from a boned chicken and those in sections 3 and 4 had to make a sweet based on yoghurt. Commercial cookery trainer and event organiser Michael Villani said: “We have been running the AUSTAFE competition for 12 years. It allows students the opportunity to hone their professional skills under pressure with industry judges. Competitions like these are critical for students to be prepared for the pressure of industry. Students participating in the competition are potentially putting themselves forward as the next generation of industry frontrunners. It really is a confidence booster for students who compete. The day couldn’t be run without the support of sponsors like Gemini Catering, Krio Krush, Prestige Foods, and Aquanas Seafoods.” Keep an eye on Mornington Peninsula Magazine for the results of the AUSTAFE state and national finals.

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When we spoke to Bernadine Geary after her return from last month’s National Artistic Roller Skating Championships, she was beyond proud of the six Sk8house skaters who competed. Sk8house co-owners Kevin and Bernadine, competing as a couple as they have been doing for six years, took out the national gold medal for Masters Compulsory Dance Pairs among a very tough seasoned field of couples. This year was their second national title following their 2016 win, having just missed out in 2017 after they placed second. Coached by Candace, the husband and wife team have perfected their performance. “We love dancing together. It’s a great chance to bond. We make sure we dance together in time and focus on our precision as a couple,” said Bernadine. “You’re judged on the technical merit as well as the flow of your movements. Winning the gold medal twice has been a huge achievement for us.” Brittany Hammond, the daughter of Sk8house’s other co-owner, Vanessa Hammond, competed for the first time in the seniors international level, finishing in a very creditable sixth place. Brittany has a long history Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

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MORNING MELODIES Woodman Estate Fine Foods is celebrating after picking up three medals at the 2018 Australian Food Awards. The company won a gold medal for its peach and cardamom preserve, silver for its spiced pear preserve and bronze for its pure strawberry preserve. “We are thrilled to be a gold medallist again and be recognised with medals for some of our preserves and condiments,” said owner Rick Woodman. “It really is fantastic that we can utilise fruit and vegetables direct from the local producers and consistently deliver genuine artisan products. The awards simply underpin the excellence and high standards of our offering.”

The latest wins follow Woodman Estate Fine Foods’ success last year, which included Best In Class for its rhubarb and ginger preserve. The Australian Food Awards are conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. You can check out the Woodman Estate Fine Foods range at Foodie Retail Stockists on the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne; at Woodman Estate Luxury Country House in Moorooduc; online at woodmanestatefinefoods.com. au; or by phoning Woodman Estate Fine Foods on 5978 8455. WOODMAN ESTATE FINE FOODS A: 136 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc T: 5978 8455 W: woodmanestatefinefoods.com.au

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Take a bow for adventure cruise comfort Conventional cruise ships continue to become larger with even more choices of where to dine and more sources of entertainment, but recently smaller specialised ships are also being built. Designed for expedition cruising, these ships can go to places inaccessible to larger ships while those aboard are more interested in active pursuits than relaxing entertainments. In May, a new ship for the polar adventure cruise company Aurora Expeditions was launched in China to a design by Ulstein. To be named the Greg Mortimer, the ship will appear strange to many people The Greg Mortimer’s Ulstein X-bow is designed to because the front looks more like that of a keep the vessel stable in heavy seas. bullet train. Ulstein, originally a Norwegian shipbuilder but now with international waves with less effort it uses less fuel, which reduces connections, developed the ‘X-bow’ 13 years ago and costs and is better for the environment. A comparison since then it has been used in more than 100 ships. of a conventional bow and an X-bow can be found at Eliminating the flare of a conventional bow reduces safety4sea.com the vertical acceleration when rising to a wave and the The Greg Mortimer has been built with a hull slamming experienced on dropping into the next. The strengthened for operating in the icefields of the Arctic ship is therefore more stable in heavy seas, increasing and Antarctic. A small vessel with a length of 104m, she the comfort of those aboard. As it passes through will have 80 passenger cabins, a restaurant, a space for

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Let’s walk so they can swim Did you know that most of the species living in Victoria’s waters are not found anywhere else on the planet? Victoria also has the largest whales (blue), the largest dolphins (killer whales), fastgrowing kelps (1m a day), the smallest sea star, swarming spider crabs and oceanic dolphins coming to live permanently inside our bays!

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Yet according to surveys by the Dolphin Research Institute, most of us think Queensland’s marine life is more important to protect. That’s why the institute is so committed to changing community perceptions — because we only protect what we value. The 2018 Walk For Our Bays aims to bring new audiences to our coast for fun, food, learning and entertainment at Hasting’s Western Port Marina. Walkers can choose between a guided walk through the Warringine Wetlands or a self-guided and pet-friendly course. There are also other options for people or groups who can’t make it but would like to participate or donate. The walk is on Sunday, October 21, with 9.30am and 10am starts. Entertainment, education, fun and food will be available. Walkers can relax for lunch at the Marina Restaurant afterwards. Money raised by the event will support the institute’s new i sea, i care COMMUNITIES program that does not receive government funding. With your help the institute

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Somerville Egg Farm has three new family members and they couldn’t be cuter or quirkier. Eddy No Toes, Esmeralda and Eugenie the emus have been on the farm for about three months since being rescued from an elderly couple in Gisborne who couldn’t look after them anymore. Linda Napolitano loves her new ‘odd’ additions. “They are beautiful animals. The females make this drumming noise while the male remains silent. They are very curious and don’t think anything of coming up to you to see what’s going on. Of course, food is a huge motivator. They’ll peck at anything but mainly eat the feed we give the chooks. It’s hilarious when the chickens are pecking around their feet and legs. They look like they’re walking on hot coals. They are pretty wacky.” Eddy No Toes (he doesn’t have any talons), Esmeralda and Eugenie have slotted in nicely to farm life. There’s the shelter in the middle of the paddock that they never use — preferring to get some shut-eye somewhere on the perimeter or near a tree — and the bizarre attraction to blonde-haired people. Linda continues. “They’re not aggressive at all but seem to prefer blondes. They go up to them in search of food — and yes, they do peck, but it doesn’t hurt.”

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Searching through the scrub for anything they can find is a big pastime, a bit of kicking and the occasional run. There is plenty of space at Somerville Egg Farm for getting some exercise. “We walk around the perimeter every day to check the fences to keep the chooks safe from foxes and are finding emu feathers on the ground. I’ve given them to a pottery artist who has singed them

and placed them into pots so we’ll have something to remind us of them for ever. I just love them.” If you’d like to meet some of Australia’s largest native birds that are related to the ostrich, drop by Somerville Egg Farm (see p 120) in Moorooduc to meet the three Es. Egg-ceptional!

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New mobile app brings pet health home BY LIZ ROGERS

Vets On Call is about to take the at-home care of your cat or dog to the next level. Up and running for just under three months after spending a year and a half building the technology and recruiting vets, Peninsula boys Nathan Sinnott and Morgan Coleman are in this business venture paws and all. Since returning from Boston in July, where they spent a week workshopping with industry insiders and investors after winning the Australia-wide business startup competition Mass Challenge, these two beachside pet enthusiasts are set to make high-quality pet care quick, flexible and easily accessible for everyone. Nathan explains. “We’ve had just over 10,000 downloads since launching the app and visited more than 1000 clients and their pets. We are currently Victoriawide and are soon to expand into Sydney, then the rest of Australia early next year. We are passionate about good quality pet care and believe everyone should have access to it. I guess you could say we are the equivalent of the 13SICK home doctor’s service for humans. Our easy-touse app brings the best quality veterinary care right to your door, whether your pet needs on-the-spot care, prescriptions or ongoing treatment. We’re focused on convenience, with extended operating hours offering service from 6am to 11pm every day of the week.” Sounds too good to be true? Then read on … Let’s face it, finding care for your beloved dog or cat in the convenience of your home can be tricky, and expensive. It can also be problematic bringing a distressed

animal into a veterinary clinic and not knowing how much you are going to be charged. Enter Vets On Call, which has more than 150 registered vets Victoriawide who will come to you day and night, offers complete access to all your pet’s detailed health care records and provides a standardised pricing system that gives you complete transparency of what you’re likely to pay for your visit. Nathan continues. “The Vets On Call model mainly focuses on the treatment of dogs and cats because out of the 24

million pets we have in Australia, 38 per cent are dogs and 29 per cent are cats. We also allow up to three pets per booking at discounted rates, and you can find all our pricing on our website at vetsoncall.pet. It’s incredibly simple to get started once you’ve downloaded the app. All you need to do is set up your profile in three easy steps to enjoy stress-free veterinary services on the Peninsula and Victoria-wide.” Founded by a pack of pet-loving lads,

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Exhibition a celebration of students’ creativity

Dromana College is the only learning institution on the Mornington Peninsula to provide secondary students the opportunity to display their fashion creativity via the annual Peninsula Teenage Fashion and Art Exhibition. This October marks the 11th anniversary of the event, and through the tireless efforts of the Dromana College Parents and Friends Association the exhibition provides a platform not only to raise money to enhance the learning experience of all students attending the college but also to nurture the irrepressible talent of young designers on the Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Magazine has supported this event since its inception. Secondary students from all schools on the Peninsula are invited to enter their designs for judging by fashion industry representatives and local exponents who through their participation offer insight and encouragement for those students who seek to further their aspirations in the industry. The gala evening on Monday, October 22, is generously supported by Peninsula businesses and is an entertaining evening of students modelling their creations in a professionally creative environment. An art exhibition of work by VCE Dromana art students is held in conjunction with the fashion show, with catering provided by Dromana College food technology students and wine from Peninsula vineyards. A silent auction of goods donated by Peninsula businesses is also a great opportunity for attendees to support the college. Peninsula secondary students can enter the fashion exhibition by contacting Theresa Stelling at Dromana College on 5987 2805 or mailto:Stelling.thersa.p@ edumail.vic.gov.au Applications close on Wednesday, September 5. Tickets to attend the event are $22 and are available from Dromana College. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy an evening of fashion, artistic endeavour, food and fine wine.

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Sara, Aaron, Tierney and Jake won the 2018 Cornish College SIS Public Speaking competition.

Cornish students claim public speaking championship “Welcome to the new age of global paranoia.” These are the words of Cornish College Year 9 student Sara as she opens her speech at the Southern Independent Schools (SIS) Public Speaking competition this year. Her aim is to encourage the audience to not give into media sensationalism but to “employ a change of perspective and make use of hope, the only thing stronger than fear”. The topics covered can be intense, humorous, emotive and factual. The team, made up for four students from Years 8 to 10, talked themselves to a win for the second year running. “They were outstanding; committed, hardworking and beautiful ambassadors of our school,” said Ms Diane Koutsakis, co-ordinator of the Imagine… program, designed to stimulate students’ minds and spark their imaginations. Tierney from Year 10 was voted best speaker after coming in as runner-up last year. They have consistently worked to a high standard and the team return to school, sharing their speeches at assemblies. All children are natural inquirers and powerful learners, so there is no doubt that when provided with

opportunities to explore subjects deeply, work with like-minded individuals and home in on advanced skills, they thrive. This year alone, secondary students have represented Cornish proudly at a number of events, where they have worked with passion, showcasing their rich understandings and creativity both individually and in teams. The opportunities are diverse and engage all students, wherever their interests lie. This term has seen a great number of students taking up problem-solving challenges through events such as the Australian Mathematics Competition, the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad and da Vinci Decathlon, where Year 7s cover 10 disciplines from math and science to cartography and philosophy. The college’s Teen Chef team spent a day with other SIS schools, where their two-course vegetarian creations impressed the judges and they returned with a silver medal. The SIS Book in a Day competition brings students together in a team, where it is imperative for them to identify each other’s strengths and

work those to the team’s maximum advantage. This year, students from Years 8 to 10 collaborated, knowing their 4000 to 6000-word story will be judged for the structure of the storyline, spelling and grammar, engagement, illustrations and technical competence. Academic competitions, conferences, philosophy jams and performances take the classroom learning and apply it to varied situations. These experiences support young people’s holistic development and the growing emphasis on 21st century or employability skills. This may strengthen a student’s ability to accomplish tasks even under pressure or in exam conditions, force them to apply emotional intelligence to teamwork, speak their mind applying logic and research to validate their stance or find flexible and innovative solutions to new problems. By nurturing a student’s sense of inquiry, Cornish teachers aim to inspire a quest for learning throughout life, and a confidence combined with modesty to project an opinion with a solid foundation of evidence and possibility.

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Although Josh Burr studied carpentry, works as a subcontractor, and spends his weekends bartending in Mornington, his passion for music keeps his energy surging as he picks up a third gig, sharing his stellar voice and guitar sounds with Mornington Peninsula music-lovers. “I taught myself how to play guitar,” said Josh. “I used to just sit down and sing along while trying to figure out the chords.” The Mount Martha resident is dedicated to writing at least one song a week. He regularly has after-work jams during which he’ll strum his guitar until he finds a decent chord progression, and then he improvises some lyrics until he finds a catchy line or ‘hook’, which he then proceeds to base the rest of the song around. And his career highlight to date? He got to perform on Fox FM’s World Famous Roof Top for Tradi-oke (tradies singing karaoke) with Fifi, Fev and Byron. Josh rocked up not knowing what to expect and had a great time bonding with like-minded music-loving tradies, and then Brendan Fevola showed up with some beers. After sinking a few beers to kill the nerves, Josh was on stage dancing — awfully, he admits — to George Michael’s Faith. “I was having too much fun,” he said. “After leaving and visiting a pub I got a call from

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Fox FM to say that they’d like me back at the station by 8am. I planned to spend the night in my car but the carpark was locked. I had nowhere to sleep. So, long story short, I barhopped and had one of the craziest nights I’ve ever had before returning to the station sleepdeprived and a bit hungover.” Oh, and he won the Tradie-oke, picking up $5000 and a drill set to, you know, pursue his other gig. Already snowed under with commitments, he’s taking it a step further and working with Whitehorse Lane producers on his first studio recording. There will be five tracks on the album, and three will feature his lyrics and vocals. Josh plans to release an EP towards the end of the year too. While there’s a lot of hard work to be done in the meantime, he’s so keen to see the results of all of his efforts. His acoustic cover of How to Save a Life by The Fray gave us chills. Josh told us that he loves performing it because The Fray have a certain tonality to their vocals that he enjoys imitating. You’ve just got to experience it for yourself. And if you’re a music-lover you’ll agree that live music is like nothing else. “I think that when you play live you get to put more raw emotion behind the songs you play, plus there is nothing like a crowd singing along or dancing to what you are playing,” said Josh. “I just love performing, especially to supportive people.” You can catch him at Gods Kitchen in Mornington or Nature Bar Café in Frankston. Follow Josh and melt when you hear his vocals on Instagram at @joshuajamesburr

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Merger. I wrote this a decade ago and we are still dealing with the same refugee issues. Sure, the film is about footy, but it’s also about acceptance and rejection and how things go bad quickly. But they can turn around just as quickly too. We had guys from Northern Iraq on the set, while the soundtrack was created by refugees. Many of them are now training to be actors. Their stories are real. It’s fantastic to release it on the big screen after performing it live as a solo show for so long. It was also fun to work collaboratively for a change.” Damian is well known for his singular comic relief and theatrical and televisual status. He is currently touring and dancing in Swing Man, which he “gave birth to without a midwife”, and has been performing for about

20 years. This Melbourne-based actor, comedian and writer who plays local footy with singer-songwriter Paul Kelly and actor, writer and musician Tim Rogers loves that The Merger is being released on the Peninsula. “My sister has a house in Sorrento and I still remember being let into that cinema one night just before close. There was no one else around and the guy kept it open just for me.” The Merger stars Damian alongside Penny Cook (A Country Practice), John Howard (Mad Max, Sea Change) and Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) plus a treasure trove of refugee performers. It’s funny, clever and hits the mark on what it means to be Australian. It’s on limited release from August 30.

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New Art makes waves at Manyung Mt Eliza BY LIZ ROGERS Art innovator Manyung Gallery Group is set to get your aesthetics juices flowing once again with the launch of its new exhibition, simply entitled New Art, at its Mount Eliza site. Always at the forefront of the art scene, Manyung Gallery Group prides itself on delivering a wide range of contemporary artistic expression both locally and on the international stage. This not-to be-missed show running from September 7-22 is dedicated to exposing endlessly creative artworks that spring from the heart while transforming space and initiating conversation. Created by ground-breaking expression initiators, the New Art exhibition includes work from Canberra-based artist Liz Coats, who has been featured in a solo retrospective at the Drill Hall Gallery, ANU and Abstraction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Celebrating Australian Women Abstract Artists at the National Gallery of Australia travelling to Geelong, Newcastle, Cairns and QT art galleries, among others. Minimalist painter Mark Cairns utilises the barest of

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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, celebrated as the home of Australian sculpture with a wideranging collection of more than 100 sculptures, comprises 8ha of designed landscape and vast areas of indigenous bushland. The exhibition program focuses on the development of modern sculpture and various forms of spatial practice, and encourages contemporary artists to develop and address challenging issues current in Australia and a global context. The exhibition Black Paintings, by Karingalbased artist Sanné Mestrom, presents a series of free-standing woollen tapestries on steel frames accompanied by a suite of gouache paintings. The works celebrate the textural qualities of the painting surface and reference a series of canvases by American artist Frank Stella from the 1960s. Stella’s Black Paintings occupy a pivotal place in art history, and embody many of the contradictory impulses within late modernist artistic practice. As endearing objects encountered in the gallery space, Mestrom’s tapestries act as mirrors, not for reality but for the viewer’s self as a curious and complex perceptual being. Also showing, Annette Warner’s Atlas of Memory: (re)visualising Gordon Ford’s natural Australian

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Exhibitions reflect McClelland’s diversity garden presents research by Annette Warner, School of Ecosystems & Forest Sciences, University of Melbourne. The exhibition comprises diverse archival material relating to the influential practice of mid to late 20th century landscape designer Gordon Ford. Ford was recently recognised as a person of national significance for his contribution to an Australian naturalistic approach to landscape design. Historically he is linked to the development of the Eltham creative movement and significant figures such as the architect Alistair Knox, photographer Sue Ford and other well‐known artists, writers and designers of this time. Both exhibitions are on until November 11. MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE PARK+GALLERY A: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin T: 9789 1671 W: mcclellandgallery.com Pictured top:Annette Warner, Atlas of Memory: (re) visualising Gordon Ford’s natural Australian garden installation view. Photo: Christian Capurro. Bottom: Sanné Mestrom, Black Paintings installation view, courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney. Photo: Christian Capurro.

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Frankston City’s major event season announced Frankston City’s major event season has just been announced, with a huge line-up of entertainment on offer. Be sure to note these dates because you won’t want to miss out! To start off the season is The Mayor’s Family Picnic on Sunday, September 9, at the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, kicking off at 11am with free family lawn games and activities including face painting and live entertainment to keep the kids happy and busy. A fantastic array of food stalls will provide tasty treats while traders in the know give free advice on what to see and experience in your own back yard. Food trucks are all the go from October 10-14 on the Frankston Waterfront, and you’re in for some gourmet gustation. Returning for the third year in a row, the Food Truck Park presents Seaside Street Food Festival and serves up

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will transport you to anywhere your tastebuds are travelling. Graze your way through this aromatic and flavourful day with friends and family in a simply stunning Frankston locale. Coming off the back of the Seaside Street Food Festival is Pets’ Day Out on Sunday, October 14, from 10am-3pm at Ballam Park, where you have the chance to speak to Frankston City Council’s animal management team about responsible pet ownership while you enjoy a bevy of free activities. There’s a kids’ photo booth and colouring in, prizes and giveaways, and all pets are welcome as long as they are vaccinated, on leads or securely contained. The festive season begins with Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 24, in Davey St from 5pm onwards. Watch Santa’s grand arrival and meet him in his house, get started on your Christmas shopping

while enjoying the culinary delights in the Gingerbread Land Festival Dining and watch the tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display at 9.15pm. Are you there yet? If not, then listen to this: the mighty Magic Dirt are re-forming after a 10-year hiatus for a massive concert in Frankston Park on Saturday, December 8, featuring Spiderbait, Killing Heidi, Bodyjar, Superheist, Hotter Than Hell (pictured) and more. Tickets for this 18+ rockfest are $79 and now on sale, so time is ticking if you want to launch into the festive season with a big, thumping bang. For more information on these events and to see what Frankston City has lined up ready for 2019, head to visitfrankston. com or follow Visit Frankston on Facebook (visitfrankston) and Instagram (VisitFrankston) — as a teaser, The Waterfront Festival in February is going to be a cracker!

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BY LIZ ROGERS Queenscliff Music Festival is shaping up to be a corker of an event this year, so we thought you’d like to know what’s in store and where to find out more about this music-infused happening set in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff, where the spectacular surrounds sing. In its 22nd year of providing music lovers with a wide range of cracking live performances, the festival funks up and jazzes around with the sound of music wafting through the air from November 23-25. You can pitch your own tent on the Queenscliff Cricket Oval or book a glamping experience for two or four people for the first time! You can find out more at qmf.net.au, where you can also buy your tickets to catch a glimpse of your favourite band or take in some new and inspiring tunes from reggae to rock, blues, roots and R&B artists both local and international. Ivy and I were walking one day and came This year’s line-up includes pop poet to a bridge where a group of teenagers Courtney Barnett, Indigenous musician were hanging out looking incredibly sad. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Kasey Their friend had recently fallen off the Chambers, The Whitlams, Sarah Blasko, bridge while intoxicated and hadn’t made The Little Stevies and the hilarious comedy-music trio Tripod. Horns of Leroy, it. Ivy lost her best friend a year earlier. It seemed to be the right time to write it. Jen Cloher and Dan Sultan also take the stage, as do Melbourne sister duo Charm What has 2018 looked like for Charm of of Finches, who have just played at Finches so far? MOTH in Red Hill. We caught up with one Apart from being in Year 11 and Year half of the Finches, 18-year-old Mabel 12 at school, we’ve played loads of folk Windred-Wornes. festivals, released a single with a video, worked on songs for the new album Your haunting music stays long after coming out next year … it’s been busy. you’ve stopped singing. When and how Our music video for The Bridge was shot did you fall in love with music? Ivy (sister) and I have always been singing. in Colac with our theatre studies friends. We went to Steiner School here in Do you write a lot? Northcote and there was lots of singing All the time. I keep a diary and somehow going on. My mum was in a choir and the words always make their way into a there was always Celtic or folk music song. I’ve written about 30 so far. We’ll playing. We started gigging with a friend be playing a 45-minute set at Queenscliff, (Belle) when I was 11 and Ivy was eight including some new ones. under the name of The Highway Sisters, And next year? but became a duo later on. I play piano, I’m waiting for Ivy to get through Year guitar and cello and Ivy plays violin, 12, then we’ll be touring through Europe ukulele and glockenspiel. We both sing. the year after that. In the meantime I’m Tell us about your latest release The interested in composing for film and Bridge, out now on YouTube. theatre and doing anything that relates I’ve always written songs in response to to music. things that are happening in our world. Charming!

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It’s Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summerlovin’ holidays that makes it the perfect place to revive the funfilled ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle. The rock and roll festival Foreshore RockFest on November 16-18 is a fun celebration of all things groovy — fully-restored ‘60s Yank tanks, great rock music and those unforgettable fashions of the day. The fun starts on Friday evening at Rosebud Primary School with the first of many dances featuring the band Who Was That Cat, who play ‘50s and ‘60s music with a rockabilly twist. On Saturday morning the town centre will rock with hot rod and ‘chrome bumper’ cars on show, ‘50s bands and Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

dancers street-jiving, and back at the Rosebud Primary School a ‘50s and ‘60s market featuring Rockhouse. The market will include retro clothing, food, DJs, live bands and dance demonstrations. In town, vintage shops will pump with music, fashion and bargains, and during the afternoon ‘50s rockers Diddy Reyes ‘59 Rockers will push out their bad boy rockabilly charm at Rosebud Hotel. On Saturday evening there’s more rock and roll with some great bands including rockabilly’s Shane Magro Combo, the ever-popular rockers Fender Benders, jukebox heaven’s Honey B and the Stingers and Australia’s coolest blues and swing band The Jackson Four. And on Sunday rock on to the pre-1970s Hot Rod and Classic Car Show on the Village Green, with hundreds of cars and vintage caravans on show. For fashionistas there’s a vintage clothing and ‘Pin Up’ contest in the Memorial Hall next to the car show. The market continues at the Rosebud Primary School on Sunday from 10am with great music from Who Was That Cat and Fender Benders. All events will conclude by 5pm. Tickets are essential for many events and will sell out quickly, so go to foreshorerockfest.com.au or rosebudbythebay.com.au, where you can also get all the details, and like the Facebook page ForeshoreRockFest for all the latest news. www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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BY LIZ ROGERS program. He explains. “Music gave me Tom Millington sang his first sentence. the opportunity to communicate and He also had a pronounced stammer express myself deeply. I’ve been speaking from an early age so developed a and thinking in rhythms forever. My unique relationship with rhythm, beat debut EP entitled Being, released in early and the beauty of being able to push 2017, has had over one million streams through the boundaries of speech with across all platforms, while the video melody and pulsating perseverance. for the song Being won the People’s This is a music mover who brings poetry Choice award at the St Kilda Film Festival and deep soulful pop textures together SOUNDkilda in 2017. I’m recording my to form spiritually invigorating tunes debut album while touring regionally for the mind, body and the higher self, until December and then I’m off to and you’re going to get the chance to Europe and the UK for the whole of 2019. hang back and groove to his elevating It’s a very exciting journey.” sounds on the first Sunday of October, November and December at Room 10 at Catch this rockin’ rhythmic real-time the Mornington Hotel. music-maker before he sets sail next year. Sunday Sessions at the Mornington Room 10 is all about showcasing quality Hotel are free, so what are you waiting local musicians. Room 10 is also a for? popular choice for function bookings. The mood is chilled on the roof top MILLINGTON MUSIC (shelter provided) or inside in the bar A: 917 Nepean Highway, Mornington where you can down a bevy or two while M: 0410 118 100 listening to magic music. Tom is set to W: millington.bandcamp.com grace the Room 10 stage as part of the FB: millingtonmusic Mornington Hotel’s Sunday Sessions

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female artists Southern Buoy Studios celebrates the integral contribution our regional female artists make to the national artistic landscape by showcasing the works of five diverse and very talented artists. Winnie Sampi, Helen McCullagh, Carly LeCerf, Wendy McDonald (pictured) and Peninsula artist Sophie Perez will show their work at The Regional Women’s Exhibition.

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Peninsula audiences last month got the chance to see Fatai on stage with Guy Sebastian at the Frankston Arts Centre as part of his Then and Now 2018 tour. Kate Sears catches up with her. How was the experience of touring with Guy? Touring with Guy was a dream come true in the truest of ways. My dad sent me a photo of me singing in my first local singing competition called Boronia Idol. Behind me in the image is a poster of Guy Sebastian after he won Idol. Fast-forward 15-something years and here I am touring with, not a poster, but the actual Guy Sebastian, one of the best voices to ever come out of our beautiful country. This wasn’t your first time working with him, was it? My first collaboration with Guy was a feature in a song called Lightning on his Madness album. And not long after that I got to support him around his first ever stadium tour around the country. He hasn’t changed one bit; still a good guy and a grand voice. What was the highlight of the tour for you? So holy and moving was Guy singing in Hindu at the end Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

of Battles Scars for an encore. Most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard come out of his mouth. What’s inspired your recent songs? I’ve always written about broad subjects in the past but this time round I’ve grown and matured into adulthood; therefore, I’ve experienced more of life’s ups and downs. So I’ve been trying to pull from personal experiences both joy and pain as a means to share my story in the hopes of relating to someone out there that goes through the same joys and pains. You’ll be performing at the ACL Festival in Austin, Texas in October with Paul McCartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys and many more. What a lineup! Can you tell us more? To be honest, I’ve never heard of ACL, so when I saw the names on the line-up you can imagine my pure shock and awe to see my name among giants! Hoping to bring my keyboardist with me and just enjoy, have fun, learn, take in, and share our hearts with people. Follow Fatai on Instagram at @Fatai or visit fataimusic. com

Meanwhile, Next Gen @ SBS — an arts-focused education program for children and youth — is a new initiative of Southern Buoy Studios and has been shortlisted as part of Pick My Project, a Victorian-first community grants initiative where members of the public are invited to vote for projects in their community. To support SBS and to find out more about the project, you can vote at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au/rounds/ pick-my-project/ideas/next-gen-sbs Southern Buoy Studios is at 1/19 Carbine Way, Mornington.

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‘wow’ factor If you’re looking to brighten up your world with one of Miffy’s style statement pieces, you’ll have to be quick. Miffy has had and continues to have huge success after displaying her works at Veraison Wine Bar & Fine Dining in Tootgarook, and her Shell Beauties Decorative Bag and Shells Inspire Driftwood Starfish are the only two remaining style statement pieces available exclusively from Mark and Cherie’s restaurant. To date Miffy has sold six of her dramatic decorative pieces at Veraison, and her last two items will not last long. So for a uniquely Australian work of art with that ‘wow’ factor, head into Veraison and check out She Shell Art By Miffy — made with love from the seaside. SHE SHELL ART BY MIFFY M: 0400 178 635 E: miffypittaway@live.com.au W: sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com FB: facebook.com/Miffyshells INSTA: sheshellartbymiffy

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Ranger Augustin Mutinda displays a snare most likely set to catch giraffe or antelope.

Smelly school holidays Australia’s favourite kidult comedians, The Listies, are bringing their best-smelling book Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to Frankston Arts Centre’s stage these school holidays!

Ickypedia is a seriously silly show that answers all of life’s unimportant questions: How do you take a smellfie? What exactly are udderpants?* And what happens if you never ever clean your room? With snot-monsters, bubble machines and toilet paper guns, it’s a mix of clowning, slapstick and improvised chaos that the whole family will enjoy. Richard Higgins and Matt Kelly are acclaimed kidult comedy duo The Listies. In 2008, their show More Fun Than a Wii went on to be the first kids’ show to be nominated for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival best show award, the Barry Award. Since then they’ve toured from the Sydney Opera House to South Korea, from Edinburgh to Malaysia, and all over Australia. The Listies’ book Ickypedia was published in 2015 with its sequel Ickyfoodia released in 2017. Recent live work includes Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark, The Listies Ruin Xmas and 6D: Twice as Good as 3D. Ickypedia will stink up the stage on Monday, September 24, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets: $25; family of four $95; bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au *Undies for cows FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au FB: FrankstonArtsCentre INSTA: the_fac

The Mornington Peninsula will host a premiere screening of a documentary that follows musician Dan Sultan and a group of Indigenous Australian rangers on a journey through Kenya to share knowledge, culture and music with a tribe of Maasai community rangers. The screening of Ranger To Ranger will include pre and post-movie entertainment and a Q&A with Maasai ranger Joseph Kotoke and the founder of the Thin Green Line Foundation, Sean Willmore, who said the Indigenous and Maasai rangers shared a deep connection to land and country. “We believe in the power of collaboration and exchange to achieve positive outcomes from wildlife and wild places,” Sean said. “To bring together Indigenous rangers from Africa and Australia and to take this journey and see it through the eyes of Dan Sultan is an experience that will have lasting positive impact.” Rangers risk and often lose their lives in the line of duty. The Thin Green Line Foundation is the only global organisation solely dedicated to providing these heroes with equipment, training and critical care in the field. As the charity arm of the International Ranger Federation, its mission is to ensure rangers are given the support they need to continue their vital role and that in the event of a ranger losing his or her life, their families are provided with emergency financial lifelines. Ranger To Ranger will screen at Merricks General Wine Store, 3460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks on Friday, September 14, from 6.30pm. Tickets cost $119 and are available at eventbrite.com.au/e/ ranger-toranger-film-qa-merricks-general-winestoretickets-47537421708

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Read all about it: Mayor’s Challenge a hit BY YAZMINE LOMAX

August 31 marked the end of not only another frosty month by the bay but another successful year of the Mayor’s Reading Challenge. Wrapping up its eighth year, the Mayor’s Reading Challenge is a Frankston initiative that supports early literary development and is aimed at families with kids up to five years old. The challenge encourages parents and care-givers to engage in regular reading experiences with their curious possums, and it certainly achieved that this year. Frankston families spent August enjoying experiences as varied as reading books together, singing rhymes, pointing out signs and names of objects, and sharing snippets of favourite magazines, newspapers and novels. Activities were documented on the official reading challenge record, part of the registration pack that Frankston, Carrum Downs and Seaford libraries handed out to more than 400 families. But family fun time wasn’t the only reward for participating in the Mayor’s Reading Challenge — children who completed the challenge by listing 60 or more reading activities during the month received

a board book, such as an installment of the Hairy Maclary series by Dame Lynley Dodd, as well as a signed certificate from Mayor Colin Hampton. Plus, research has shown that children who are read to six or seven times a week have a literacy level almost a year ahead of children who are not read to at home. Librarians at Frankston Library noticed just how valuable the Mayor’s Reading Challenge was to children and adults alike. One family attending Pre-School Storytime at the library reported their children raced home from childcare during August so they could start reading books straight away. In fact, they loved reading so much that they stopped watching television and didn’t want to use any technology devices! Inspired to get reading with your little one? For children up to two years old, Frankston Library recommends giggling your way through such classics as The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury. For those a tad older, The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss, Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and the Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child are always popular choices.

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SEPTEMBER 2018 EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.30-2.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu. com.au/kung-fu-classes/ womens-self-defence EVERY TUESDAY Drawing Workshop In our art studio with tutor Leigh Hullin - Sorrento Community Centre, 1-2.30pm, $10 per session, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 Mainly Music – Mornington Anglican Centre, Albert Rd, Mornington, 10-11am, parents, grandparents & caregivers connect with their children through music & action, 0419 581 792, mmmanglican.org.au 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS OF MONTH Café Catch Up, New To The Area? – Sorrento Community Centre, 1011.30am, $10 annual fee, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY WEDNESDAY Family History with Margaret Copely Everyone has a story, unearth it in a supportive group, Sorrento Community Centre; beginners 11.301pm, advanced 1.20-3.30pm. $5 session, $10 annual centre reg, www.sorrentocommunitycentre.com, 5984 3360 EVERY THURSDAY Pt Nepean Men’s Shed – Connect & share your skills & experience, Sorrento Community Centre, 10amnoon, www.sorrentocommunitycentre. com.au, 5984 3360 Peninsula Grammar School Tours 9.30am, tours depart H.A. Macdonald Pavilion, enter via gate 2 on Wooralla Dve, peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au, 9788 7777 EVERY FRIDAY Painting from Within – Sorrento Community Centre, no experience needed, 10am-1pm,

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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

World Suicide Prevention Day Walk Mornington Park, Schnapper Pt, Mornington, 8am-noon, 1300 850 600 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Morning Melodies – Mornington Village Shopping Centre, 241 Main St, Mornington, 10.30-11.30am, plus $1 off morning tea

Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; www.mmmanglican. org.au

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 R U Ok Open Day Campbell Page, 98 Young St, Frankston, 103pm, petting zoo, sausage sizzle, workshops, crazy photos, face painting & much more, 9046 5920

UNTIL SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 2018 National Works on Paper – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

VIEW Club Rosebud Country Club, 207 Boneo Rd, Mornington, 11amnoon, meet and make new friends; Edna 9455 0941, burwash@ bigpond.com

UNTIL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29 The Local Tales from a Suitcase exhibition – Mezzanine Gallery at Frankston Arts Centre, thefac.com.au Whistlewood presents Durrmu – New paintings, weavings & works on paper, Whistlewood 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, mccullochandmcculloch. com.au UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 Mornington Peninsula Writing Prizes 2018 – offered by Frankston Writers Block, entries close today, edgearts.com.au/organisations/ writersblock or email davidptk68@ hotmail.com.ul UNTIL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 Southern Buoy Studios presents Regional Women’s Exhibition 1/19 Carbine Way, Mornington, southerbuoystudios.com.au SEPTEMBER 7-22 New Art – Manyung Gallery, 60 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, manyunggallery.com.au SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Immersive dining experience with Guy Mirabella & artists – 6.30pm;

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Ranger to Ranger Documentary – Merricks General Wine Store, 3160 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks, 6.30-10pm, tix $119, https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ ranger-to-ranger-film-qa-merricksgeneral-wine-store-tickets47537421708?aff=eac2 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Peninsula Music Society presents Fidelio Quartet – 7.30pm, $18$55, Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, pmsmusic.asn.au SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 Sustainable House Day – Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, 10am-4pm, 5950 1259 Ranelagh Club Tennis Open Day – 3 Rosserdale Cres, Mount Eliza, 11am2pm, 9787 0265, ranelagh.com.au MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17 From Venice to Madrid – 7.30pm, $30-$60, Frankston Arts Centre, thefac.com.au TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 Grow your business with

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23 2018 Mornington Running Festival – Half marathon, 10km, 5km & 1km kids race, morningtonrunningfestival. com

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Peninsula Grammar Presents – Vaudrey with Howard Penny A cello duo recital of the world premiere of Vaudrey’s Suite for Two Cellos, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www.eventbrite.com.au

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Ickypedia – Frankston Arts Centre, 11am & 2pm, tix $25, 9784 1060, thefac.com.au

Padua College Grand Final Breakfast – Functions by the Bay, cnr Plowman Place & Young St, Frankston, 7.30-10am, $25, Amy at alumni@padua.vic.edu.au Dementia in my Community – 39Plus, 169-171 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud, 10am-12.30pm, Dina 8781 3400, d.hewitt@alfred.org.au From Meltdown to Calm Down, Mastering Emotions with Your Child – Somerville Rise Primary School, Blackcamps Rd, Somerville, 6-7pm, 5977 8500, Somerville.rise. ps@edumail.vic.gov.au FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Songs from Cinema – Frankston Arts Centre, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tix $21, 9784 1060, thefac.com.au FRIDAY-SAT- SEPTEMBER 21-22 Art & Craft Exhibition – U3A Mornington Community Centre, 5-17 Currawong St, Mornington, 2-5pm Friday and 10am-3pm Saturday, gold coin donation, 5975 9773, officemanager@u3amornington. org.au SEPTEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 18 Catherine Truman: No Surface Holds – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington, mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Flower Crowns Near the Sea – Attic & Barn, 110 Nepean Highway, Dromana, 12.30-3.30pm, $60$74.74, Sophie Wood 0425 803 107, smjwood@hotmail.com SAT & SUN SEPTEMBER 22-23 Frankston Relay for Life - 4pm Saturday until 11am Sunday, Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston, fundraising.cancer.org.au

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Fri 21 Sep, 10.30am & 1.30pm Melbourne’s Lady of Jazz, Pippa Wilson, will entertain you with band Jazz Notes as they perform songs from Guys and Dolls, Midnight Cowboy and High Society. Tickets: $21

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 Hastings Cove Open Day – 2034 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, 1-4pm, 5979 8812 FRIDAY & SAT OCTOBER 12 & 13 Morven Manor Open Day 77 Tanti Ave, Mornington, 10am3pm, 5975 2248, australianunity. com.au/retirement-communities/ morven-manor

MON-THURS SEPTEMBER 24-27 Ranelagh Club School Holiday Tennis Program – 4 days, 9amnoon or 1-4pm, hot shots 4-12yo’s or Junior/Comp 12 plus years, 9787 0265, ranelagh.com.au

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 St John’s Retirement Village Open Day – 25 Park Lane, Somerville, 10am-3pm, unit & apartment tours from 10am-2.30pm, 5977 6955, stjohnsvillage.net.au

MONDAY-THURS OCTOBER 1-4 Ranelagh Club School Holiday Tennis Program – 4 days, 9amnoon or 1-4pm, hot shots 4-12yo’s or Junior/Comp 12 plus years, 9787 0265, ranelagh.com.au

Koorootang Court Open Day – 183 Osborne Drive, Mount Martha, 10am2pm, 1800 550 550, retireinvic. com.au

FRIDAY & SAT OCTOBER 5 & 6 Community Art & Craft Show – Hastings Community Hall, 3 High St, Hastings, 11am-4pm both days, gold coin donation, Dianne 5979 8686

Martha’s Point Open Day – 165 Osborne Drive, Mount Martha, 10am2pm, 1800 550 550, retireinvic. com.au

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village Open Day – 46 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Baxter, 11am-3pm, 1800 794 838, peninsulalifestyleretirementvillage. com.au

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 Pets’ Day Out – Ballam Park, Frankston, 10am-3pm, 1300 322 842, visitfrankston.com TUESDAY OCTOBER 16 Woodleigh School Information Session – 7.30pm, 5971 6100, Woodleigh.vic.edu.au

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 RPPFM Car Rally – RPPFM studio carpark, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 9.30am-1pm, $50pp, kids free, Pam 0409 931 110, rppfm.com. au/2018/07/rppfm-revs-up-for-carrally-fundraiser/

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17 Peninsula Grammar Open Day – 9788 7753, peninsulagrammar. vic.edu.au

SUNDAY-THURS OCTOBER 7-11 Oak Hill Gallery ‘Little Archies’ Portrait Exhibition 100 MorningtonTyabb Rd, Mornington, 11am-4pm, 5973 4299, oakhillgallery.com.au WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 Millington playing Sunday Sessions Room 10, Mornington Hotel, 917 Nepean Hwy, Mornington, from 3pm Morning Melodies – Mornington Village Shopping Centre, 241 Main St, Mornington, 10.30-11.30am, plus $1 off morning tea WED-SUNDAY OCTOBER 10-14 Seaside Street Food Festival

– Frankston Waterfront, 1300 322 842, visitfrankston.com

Cornish College Open Day – 6pm, 9781 9000, cornishcollege.vic. edu.au WED- FRIDAY OCTOBER 17-19 Woodleigh School Campus Tours – book via website Woodleigh.vic. edu.au SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 Main Street Mornington Festival – 11am-5pm, mainstreetfestival. com.au Walk for Our Bays – 5979 7100, dolphinresearch.org.au MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine. com.au

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Mon 24 Sep, 11am & 2pm SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! Australia’s favourite kidult comedians, The Listies, are bringing their best-smelling book Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to our stage! Tickets: $25

Tickets: 03 9784 1060 thefac.com.au

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 The Mayor’s Family Picnic Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, Carrum Downs, 11am-2pm, 1300 322 842, visitfrankston.com.au

new clients Mornington Library, meeting room 1 & 2, Vancouver St, Mornington, 6-8pm, $20, 5950 1138, shalyce.eastwood@mornpen. vic.gov.au

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Green light for seniors this October It’s National Seniors Week across Victoria in October, so Mornington Peninsula Magazine thought you’d like to take a peek at some of the services available for our highly valued more ‘senior’ members of the community. The Victorian Seniors Festival encourages getting out and about and offers more than 2000 opportunities for fun and socialising, plus there’s free public transport for

Victorian Seniors Card holders from Sunday, October 7, until Sunday, October 14. Every council gets involved and you can check out all the details at seniorsonline. vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards to start making plans. In the meantime, read about premium Peninsula retirement living, investment advice, seniors’ health care and services and how to make your life in the kitchen a breeze right here.

Rosebrook Aged Care is looking for passionate and caring people who want to learn more about working in aged care. Located in Rosebud, Rosebrook is taking applications from qualified aged care staff for part time and full time positions.

To enquire, visit our website: mckenzieacg.com/careers Pictured Irene Cornish taken by Margaret Thompson, U3A Mornington

Arts and crafts at U3A Mornington Have you ever felt inspired to create something beautiful with your own hands? Some people, of course, have been artists all their lives. For many, though, the opportunity to explore artistic expression through the various forms of art and craft media only presents itself after they have launched a family or on retirement following a long career. At the bi-annual U3A Mornington Art & Craft Exhibition on September 21-22, artists and crafties will showcase what is possible when people focus on bringing new skills to a level of excellence. President and art tutor Jan Oliver said, “Anyone can do art; many members in our classes discover hidden talents while others are inspired as they work in the company of like-minded people.” Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

At U3A Mornington, members of the large and friendly art and craft classes will exhibit a fine selection of sketches, watercolours, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, and crafts such as quilting, patchwork, pottery, embroidery, printing, knitting and many other forms of handwork. In the unique setting of the renovated Currawong Farmhouse Stable Block, once part of the old Tanti Estate, visitors will be warmly welcomed by MP David Morris, who will open the exhibition. Visitors will meet artists, tutors and members of U3A, listen to talks by artists and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. The exhibition is at 5-17 Currawong St, Mornington. Entry: gold coin donation. Inquiries: 5975 9773 or u3amornington.org.au/event/podcast

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Clubs carve out a new home

Mornington Peninsula Shire infrastructure project manager Sam Polatidis, WOSP secretary Greg Millar, SPARC president Howard Jones, WOSP president John Bayless and Seawinds Ward councillor Antonella Celi.

Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula and the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club are preparing to move to a new home in Capel Sound. Both clubs will be moving from Rosebud to Vern Wright Reserve ahead of work to construct the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. WOSP will occupy a new building on the existing tennis courts and SPARC will move to the existing vacant tennis pavilion. WOSP secretary Greg Millar said the club was pleased to be moving to the reserve and, as a community group, was looking forward to becoming a member of and contributing to the Vern Wright community. “This new building will allow our group to increase our Toys for Underprivileged Children of the Peninsula program and other local activities we participate in,” Greg said. SPARC president Howard Jones said the club’s members were enthusiastic about the move to a larger clubhouse. “This will allow SPARC members to continue to develop and use modern communication technology,

electronics and software and will provide an ideal location to work with emergency services and deploy our emergency communications support networks should an extreme weather or bushfire event occur on the Peninsula,” Howard said. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Bryan Payne said the move was a win for the clubs and the community. “Our local woodworking and radio clubs will soon have a new and improved home and we have a state-of-theart aquatic facility on track for completion in 2020.” Cr Antonella Celi said the need for more community activity at the reserve was highlighted at a community open day held last January. “The presence of these clubs will help reinvigorate the area,” Cr Celi said. Construction of the new building is expected to start this month with clubs occupying the site by next January. You can keep up to date with progress on the Rosebud Aquatic Centre at mornpen.vic.gov.au/rosebudaquatic and learn more about WOSP at wosp.com.au

HASTINGS COVE & WESTERNPORT GARDENS

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FREE CHEESE & WINE TASTING, SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND MUCH MORE!

Come along to our Villages for our open days! From 1 - 4pm, bring your family and friends.

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Friday, October 12 Westernport Gardens

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Join us for a complimentary sausage sizzle and beverages!

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Making seniors’ lives easy BY LIZ ROGERS Warren Morse from Drawers4Ease knows you like to do your purchasing face to face and not online. He also knows you like to try before you buy, and that’s why he sets up his roving Drawers4Ease mini-kitchen cupboard display at shopping centres for flexible and no surprises shopping. But that’s not the only way you can find out about the Drawers4Ease cupboard system that makes the no more bending or backache lifestyle a reality. Warren’s happy to give you a step-by-step guide on how to make your kitchen navigation easier any time. All you need to do is give him a call to get all the details. There’s no automated voice at the end of the line and you won’t have to wait in a queue to get answers.

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

Rotary warehouse a real team effort

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When Rotary’s new warehouse opens in Rosebud this month, it will mark the culmination of a team effort that has seen volunteers, businesses and members of the Rotary Club of Rosebud Rye come together to realise a dream. The new warehouse will help the club further improve its vital work of bringing positive, lasting change to people and communities on the Peninsula and beyond. The immediate past president of Rotary International, Australian Ian Riseley OAM, will perform the opening ceremony on Saturday, September 22, at 2pm at 26 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud. The Rotary Club of Rosebud Rye meets each Tuesday at 6.30pm at Rosebud Country Club in Boneo Rd, Rosebud. Its members are part of a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Visit rotary.org to learn more.

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Five tips for choosing a retirement village you love For people considering a move into retirement living, and even those who might not have considered it, the options can be overwhelming. Here are five top tips to ensure you make the right choice.

informal setting. Attend an event Attending an event is a great way to meet and mingle with current and future residents. Koorootang Court and Martha’s Point are holding an open day from 10am2pm on Saturday, October 13. So stop by and get a real feel for the village lifestyle on offer.

Location, location, location For many people, the thought of leaving the area they’ve known all their life is overwhelming. In fact, many retirement villages are made up of locals who have lived in the area their entire life. If you’re set on staying local, the first step is to find out what villages are nearby. Consider your ‘must haves’ All villages are different, and working out what’s important to you can help narrow down the search. ‘Must haves’ might include a pet-friendly policy, a bowling green or an extra bedroom for the grandkids.

Speak to the team Once you’ve decided on a village, it’s a good idea to book in a one-on-one meeting with the sales manager. They’ll provide you with helpful information about the different ways you can buy and how to make the move.

Arrange a casual tour Once you’ve got a list of villages to inspect, you can arrange a tour. Lendlease

holds weekly ‘Tea and Tour’ events at a number of villages, which provides the opportunity to explore the village in an

Lendlease has two villages within the Mornington Peninsula: Koorootang Court and Martha’s Point. To view all events, visit retireinvic.com.au or call 1800 550 550.

Open Day Experience a taste of retirement living in Mount Martha Take a look around from 10am – 2pm, Saturday 13 October 2018 Koorootang Court, 183 Osborne Drive and Martha’s Point, 165 Osborne Drive, Mount Martha, VIC 3934

Visit retireinvic.com.au or call 1800 550 550 for more information Information about the services and facilities provided in the village is correct at the time of printing but may change as the needs of residents’ change. Photographs are for illustrative purposes. Some images may depict items not provided by Lendlease within the units such as furniture and other decorative items. August 2018. Published by Lendlease RL Realty (VIC) Pty Ltd. ABN 55 124 646 484.

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New opportunity to make super contributions when downsizing The downsizer contribution provides an excellent opportunity for anyone aged 65 or over who sell their main residence (your home) held for at least 10 years to contribute up to $300,000 each ($600,000 for a couple) into super. The usual work test and total super balance restrictions do not apply when making a downsizer contribution. Only Contracts of Sales entered into from 1 July 2018 may qualify for a downsizer contribution.

This is a complex area, so if you (or anyone you know) are looking to downsize your home, contact Michael Stout on 9783 8077 to discuss the suitability of this strategy. Michael Stout is an Authorised Representative of RI Advice Group Pty Ltd ABN 23 001 774 125, AFSL 238429 The information (including taxation) above is general advice only and does not constitute personal advice. It has been prepared without taking into account any of your individual objectives, financial solutions or needs. Before acting on this advice you should consider the appropriateness of this advice, having regard for your own objectives, financial situation and needs. You should seek personal financial advice from a qualified financial adviser before acting on the advice.

Implications for investors • You do not have to actually downsize living accommodation to be eligible and can be moving into Aged Care. •

Downsizer Contributions are not tax deductible and may impact Centrelink Age Pension.

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Downsizer Contributions converted to a tax free super pension count towards your transfer balance cap.

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Design your perfect diamond ring online with Anny’s Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers is a boutique jewellery store that provides the complete jewellery experience and has specialised in designing quality custom-made jewellery for over 28 years, in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Being a multigenerational family business, habits have been ingrained in their service to look after all their clients like their own family. Now Anny’s has taken things to a whole new level with a website that lets you view 30,000 GIA-certified diamonds online from all over the world. Each has its own 360 video, so you can hand-pick the perfect diamond for your perfect ring. You start by choosing the shape you want — round, princess, cushion, radiant, pear, marquise, heart — then the colour, carat, cut, price and clarity. Just like that, all the diamonds in Anny’s system that match your search criteria appear with their details and corresponding prices, and you can even zoom in on your choice for a 360-degree close-up view of the sparkling beauties. Once you’ve selected your diamond, you can proceed to the design stage to choose your setting. Here’s another chance for you to be creative as you nominate your preferred metal and style for your wedding ring and put them together with your diamond. Your very own design then appears on screen. Happy with it? Add to cart. Not happy? Head back to the drawing board until your heart’s content. If you’re still not sure, simply speak to one of Anny’s master jewellers. They will help you design a gorgeous

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BY KATE SEARS quality piece that will last a lifetime and bring you endless joy, working with you every step of the way. They endeavour to provide their clients with expert knowledge to guide them through the complete process. Jewellery is very personal, which is why they stand by their promise “You Imagine — We Create”, and that’s exactly what

these master jewellers do. Harry, the owner of Anny’s, has lived and breathed jewellery since he was 16. Jewellery has been his life’s work. To Harry, jewellery is more than just a job — it’s his passion. The greatest joy for Harry is seeing the happiness his masterpieces bring to the faces of his clients and when they say, “WOW, is that really my ring?!”

Anny’s can also repair, provide valuations, redesign or remodel your treasured piece and stocks a range of brands, including Dora Wedding Bands, Peter W Beck, Nikki Lissoni, Thomas Sabo, Tesoro, Ikecho Pearls, Sekonda Watches and Classique Swiss Watches. The finest diamonds, precious gems and most exquisite

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Felicity Northeast launched her 2018 Spring Collection at an invite only event in Mt Eliza in August. Guests enjoyed a wonderful evening trying on the stunning new millinery in perfect time for the coming racing season. Floating florals and gorgeous veiled headpieces, embossed leather climbing flowers and soft organza flowers with metalic stamen highlights. Simply stunning.

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health beauty fashion BY LIZ ROGERS Felicity Northeast creates beautiful headwear full of flair, colour and texture. Having recently returned from Royal Ascot where she and her husband saw Australian horse Merchant Navy win the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Felicity explains what’s on trend coming into spring. “The Royal Ascot Royal Enclosure dress code is specific. Women’s dresses must fall beneath the knee and all garment shoulder straps must be over an inch in width. The men wear top hats and

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women must wear a hat or headpiece that has a solid base of at least 10cm in diameter. Fascinators aren’t allowed. It was wonderful to see everyone in formal daywear and donning an amazing array of hats. I made about eight this year for the event. Some travelled with their owners from Australia and others were sent overseas solo. It was incredibly exciting.” Millinery is an exacting art. Months of conceptualising, designing, sourcing

materials and fine-tuning techniques even before the piece is on the block, drying it, stiffening it … you get the picture. This Millinery Association of Australia Design Award-winner (2016 and 2017) often has 10 hats on the go at the one time. Patience, perseverance and passion play a large part in this milliner’s success. She continues. “I’ve just launched my new collection. This coming year we’ll see more brims, boaters, fedoras and

Felicity Northeast and husband Dr Brian Fox At Royal Ascot England patter-style hats. These styles will be popular — perhaps influenced by the younger generation of Royals. Soft veil trims, sprays of organza flowers, bows and soft turbans and wraps will be seen at the racetrack too.” Lovely! Contact her to find out more. FELICITY NORTHEAST MILLINERY M: 0417 305 191 W: felicitynortheast.com FB: Felicity Northeast Millinery

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SEPTEMBER beauty tipS Siobhan’s here to care for your hair

Meet Siobhan Miller. She’s Hair On Barkly’s new salon expert in all things hair and beauty, and she has a few tips on how to care for your hair. For starters, did you know silk pillow slips are better for your hair than cotton ones? They actually help avoid tangled hair and split ends. We all know that excessive heat is really tough on hair, so Siobhan has a simple message: turn down the temperature on that hair straightener! “You can definitely still style your hair below 160C. By turning it down you will feel the difference in two weeks. A good-quality heat defence product will also help a lot.” Organic honey is not only good for your insides, it's also amazing for your hair. Add two or three drops to your shampoo routine and feel the difference. Finally, if you’re suffering from hair loss, come and have a chat to Siobhan about some fantastic products available.

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Are you tired of covering up your legs? Well, we have the solution you’ve been looking for! Endermologie is the world’s No.1 treatment for cellulite, with more than 95,000 treatments performed every day in more than 90 countries. The technology’s been around for more than 30 years and is proven by more than 150 clinical trials, so you can be sure that it really works! Peninsula Endermologie owner Niamh Hislop is passionate about sharing this technology with the Peninsula. “After I had my kids my legs badly needed some TLC, so I went looking for the only solution I know that works to get rid of cellulite. I couldn’t believe Endermologie wasn’t available on the Peninsula, so I made it my mission to make it available locally.” The gentle mechanical massage gets rid of cellulite and stubborn fat deposits with zero risk and no downtime. Endermologie also delivers amazing anti-ageing facials and helps treat scars, swelling, fluid retention, lymphedema and myofascial and muscle pain. To find out more, call Niamh to book your free consultation today.

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Arete Aesthetics provides many non-surgical services such as IPL (intense pulsed light) for permanent hair reduction and skin rejuvenation; coolsculpting for permanent fat reduction; and cosmeceuticals, which are skincare products containing active ingredients that act to improve or treat skin concerns. Anti-wrinkle injections are available to help soften and prevent the development of lines and wrinkles, as well as specialised peels for improving skin health and appearance, skin needling inducing collagen to treat wrinkles, lines and scars, and microdermabrasion exfoliating treatments to help to soften the skin and resolve congestion. Many non-surgical anti-ageing services are offered, so the most appropriate and individualised treatment plan can be selected to cater to your individual needs and desires. “Arete” is an ancient Greek word that translates to “excellence” and “goodness”, so to reflect that within its services, Arete Aesthetics only provides treatments that are supported by research and clinical studies. This is why Arete Aesthetics is able to confidently and safely provide such high-quality services. Let Arete Aesthetics’ experienced and friendly team care for your cosmetic needs. ARETE AESTHETICS A: Level 1, 262 Main St, Mornington T: 5973 4566 W: areteaesthetics.com

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The Spring Racing Carnival is upon us, so what better way to prepare your skin than with a clinical peel, lash and brow package valued at $85. A clinical peel is a procedure in which PARC Beauty & Wellness therapists apply either salicylic acid or glycolic acid — depending on your skin's needs — in order to correct skin tone. A peel can help restore a youthful, vibrant appearance as it is used to remove dead skin from damaged upper layers, refining the skin’s texture. After the peel has been on your face for those 10 to 20 minutes, it will be removed. The acids used during the treatment are quite gentle and can also help eliminate oil congestion and stimulate natural collagen production. PARC Beauty & Wellness is coupling this offer with an eyelash tint and eyebrow sculpt and tint to have you looking and feeling fresh for the spring racing season. Go ahead and feel transformed with the ultimate 45-minute package at PARC Beauty & Wellness. PARC BEAUTY & WELLNESS A: Cnr Cranbourne Rd and Olive Grove, Frankston T: 9781 8449 W: parcfrankston.com.au/beauty-wellness-centre

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Nine ways in which you may be making yourself unhappy 1. Stuck in survival mode — things feel so overwhelming that you don’t know where to start and you’re drowning. When we’re stuck we become toxic, so the key is to start making decisions and get moving in any direction then start correcting your course later. 2. Living in reality of what you think “should” happen — many of us (myself included) are great at looking at the potential of a person or situation and get caught up thinking things should be as we believe they can be, rather than living in the actual reality of what’s happening. 3. Beating yourself up — many of us would proudly stand up to a bully, but if you take time to listen to how you speak to yourself you may be surprised that you don’t treat yourself too kindly at times. 4. Operating on fear — what happens when a person finds themselves stuck in a rip? They generally freak out and start waving their hands. What should we do? Remain calm, let the rip take us out the back or swim to the side. We need to learn how to override human instinct. 5. Telling yourself you can’t cope — semantics are small but powerful, and this is a great example. Rather

than reinforcing what you can’t do, try telling yourself what you can do, and replace the word “cope” with “manage”. 6. Letting things dictate how you feel — reacting to “stimulus” (or when life happens) is the quickest way to become disempowered. Try saying “that’s interesting” and taking a moment to choose how you respond. 7. Having a ‘too hard’ basket — my upcoming book is called The Hard Path to Happiness and is so titled because it’s easy to have a ‘too hard’ basket, to take things personally and to become unhappy. 8. Stuck in the past — depression stems from living in the past and remaining attached to wondering why something happened or to what we think should or shouldn’t have happened. 9. Living in the future — anxiety, on the other hand, stems from living too far in the future, jumping to conclusions based on fear of the unknown. If you have any feedback, thoughts or something you would like some advice on, please feel free to email hello@myndfit.com.au and we will do our best to address it next issue.

Thrift shop/community café a top pick Fusion Mornington Peninsula is calling on all Mornington Peninsula Magazine readers to support its bid to establish a thrift shop and community café through the State Government’s Pick My Project community grants initiative. The Christian youth and community organisation, which has provided housing, youth programs and community support since the 1960s, needs $110,000 to realise a dream it has had for more than two years, and your vote could help it come true. The thrift shop will provide an ongoing income stream for Fusion’s work and serve as a community hub of trainees, volunteers and visitors. The shop will sell, renovate and repurpose donated goods with young and old working alongside one another; vulnerable young people will develop employability skills and healthy connections to the community, and community groups will be invited to use the cafe/meeting space for classes and get-togethers. Based in the old army barracks in Mount Martha, the Fusion team operates on the philosophy that all people have a fundamental need for community and purpose; Fusion’s programs seek to connect young people to networks in the community and engage them with a wider sense of belonging and achievement. By providing early interventions to youths within its program, Fusion seeks to address many issues that trigger long-term homelessness. Fusion’s housing and support service cares for people aged 15-21 who are experiencing homelessness. Live-in mentors act as role models for the residents, promoting positive choices, supporting them in developing life skills, and seeking to connect them with community networks. The thrift shop and community café would be part of this process. If you’re over 16, you can help make this dream a reality by voting for Fusion’s project at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au/rounds/pick-my-project/ideas/fusion-retro-thrift-storecommunity-café — but be quick: voting closes at 5pm on Monday, September 17.

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As we all know and have heard many times before, ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’. And, believe it or not, it’s true (of course there are ‘horses for courses’ but this theory is supported by several scientific studies). Some studies show that by eating breakfast, it starts your metabolism for the day, and it leaves you eating less at the other end of the day when healthy breakfast foods are most likely not on offer. Some of these studies have even showed that if you have a high protein breakfast, you won’t be as hungry throughout the day (and hopefully your improved energy levels may result in you being more physically active too). No matter what time of the day you start eating, be consistent with your timing of meals so that you spread your protein out as your body can only efficiently metabolise around 20g protein every three hours. Eggs — two eggs will provide 12g of protein, which is a great start to the day or add an additional two egg whites to boost this to over 20g protein with only an extra 60 calories. Alternatively to boost protein you can serve your eggs with some ham/lean bacon/smoked salmon. For fibre and essentials vitamins and minerals, add some baby spinach and mushrooms to form an omelette; this will keep you going all morning, reducing that temptation for a mid-morning snack, assisting with weight loss. Including a slice of toast is completely optional, and a slice of high protein, low carb bread will bump up that protein intake even further. Oats — porridge is one of the most underrated breakfast options. It’s relatively quick and easy to prepare; it’s a great source of fibre, increasing satiety. If weight loss is the aim, keep the quantity of rolled oats to ¼ cup and make up with your milk of choice, chia seeds, nuts, LSA and seeds to increase the protein content. Adding a spoonful of protein powder or some high protein yoghurt at the end will further increase the protein to carb ratio to help to keep you full for longer. Chia Pudding — soak three tablespoons of chia seeds overnight in almond milk or soy milk and allow to swell overnight. This can then be topped with high protein natural yoghurt, some fruit and nuts. This will provide an excellent source of protein and fibre, which are essential for increased satiety, assisting with weight loss. Variety is also important when it comes to staying on track with weight loss. Different meals contain different nutrients; therefore, by mixing it up from day to day, not only will your body receive different nutrients, it will also keep things interesting, helping to stay on track. Kate Save is an accredited practising dietitian, exercise physiologist and diabetes educator.

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BY LIZ ROGERS Fully qualified hypnotherapist Eileen Marx helps you achieve the weight loss you’ve only dreamed of with her Virtual Gastric Band Therapy. Training under Sheila Granger from London, Eileen is understanding and supportive in helping people create lasting change. She is passionate about helping her clients and understands that sometimes the cooler months can bring the blues, resulting in weight gain. Virtual Gastric Band Therapy can help, and you won’t feel like you’re on a diet and starving! Eileen works closely with clients to achieve self-empowerment and has had great success in guiding them towards their weight loss goals and overcoming depressive tendencies. See her at Lotus Healing Centre in Mount Eliza or in Mornington or the La Trobe Valley. EFFECTIVE HYPNOTHERAPY Mornington and the La Trobe Valley M: 0402 759 974 W: effectivehypnotherapy.com.au

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Put a spring in your step with a visit to Eliza Health Food & Gifts in Mount Eliza this September where service with a smile comes with a wide range of health-promoting product. Nancy and her team of health store professionals offer great advice on how to get your mind and body ready for the warmer months ahead and take the time to find a solution that works specifically for you. If you’re looking for a health food store that delivers on premium product then look no further than Eliza Health Food & Gifts. Whether you’re after an immunity boost (think the carefully balanced blend of nutrient-dense superfoods, detox herbs, prebiotics and probiotics, antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, minerals and protein that aids functionality and recovery that is Vital Greens) or healthy and glowing skin from Australian-made natural skin care product masters MooGoo, Eliza Health Food & Gifts has got you covered. Nancy also stocks natural tanning products such as the award-winning organic Eco Tan for summertime seductiveness without any exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays, and can find a weightloss solution that’s just right for you. Naturally. ELIZA HEALTH FOOD & GIFTS A: Shop 12/89 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza T: 9775 2611

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“Smile and the world smiles with you,” wrote Stanley Gordon West — and how right he was. A smile is incredibly infectious; it is often the first thing we notice about another person, and it makes us feel better. Specialist orthodontist Dr Peter A. Scott knows this too, and for more than 30 years he and his team have been creating beautiful smiles on the Mornington Peninsula. Peter is also a consultant orthodontist at the Royal Children’s Hospital and offers orthodontic care to children, teens and adults in the inner Melbourne areas as well as across the Peninsula. The friendly team of experienced staff at Dr Peter Scott Orthodontist in Frankston will provide care and guidance to families and individuals throughout their entire orthodontic journey. With their expertise in child and adult orthodontics

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Peninsula Hot Springs unveils new Bath House Amphitheatre Internationally recognised wellness destination Peninsula Hot Springs is launching its biggest expansion to date, a new amphitheatre in the social Bath House. The facilities bring a new level of health, wellness, learning and cultural offerings to the Mornington Peninsula and cement the business’s position on the global health and wellness map. Drawing on ancient and new therapies used across the world, Peninsula Hot Springs has tapped into the latest trends in healing for its expansion, with the inclusion of seven new hot spring pools, two cold plunge pools, an outdoor stage, food bowl, new café, wellness centre and cultural meeting space. The new Bath House Amphitheatre also includes an Australianfirst -10C Ice Cave, -25C Deep Freeze chamber and heated sauna experience known as Fire and Ice. The experience draws on the hot and cold therapy phenomenon, providing a unique well-being and healing experience for guests. Positioned throughout the amphitheatre, seven new geothermal mineral spring pools have been designed to look out over the lake and stage area. Guests will be able to relax and take in the scenic surrounds or enjoy an array of entertainment on the new open air stage. Underwater speakers have been fitted into each pool for guests to enjoy the music and entertainment, even while floating in the healing waters. The selection of new pools includes an aquatherapy pool which will encourage guests to experience floating treatments. Peninsula Hot Springs co-founder and CEO Charles Davidson explains that hot springs are fast being recognised in Australia as a means of healing, health and well-being. “Across the world hot springs have offered wellness experiences that provide lasting physical and mental health benefits. Our new Bath House Amphitheatre will not only build on our current bathing offering but will also provide guests with a means to refresh and rejuvenate their mind, body and soul, allowing them to reconnect with nature and the community,” Charles said. “Visitors will experience even more diverse globally inspired experiences that have never been seen before in Australia and in some cases internationally.” The Bath House Amphitheatre will open for World Wellness Weekend on September 22-23. Guests can experience an array of activities and experiences over the weekend with the ‘wellness journey and bathe’ experience. From yoga and Pilates classes to sound bathing meditation; body clay workshops to forest bathing walks; tea ceremonies to Fire & Ice workshops, the weekend promises to be a mindful and immersive journey through wellness and its various aspects. For more information and to book, visit peninsulahotsprings.com. Bookings are essential.

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your September stars

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

by Stephanie Johnson

Aries: It is time to put your daily affairs in order.

Leo:

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Sagittarius:

You need to update your schedules and make those appointments that you have been putting off. Your health, hygiene and daily chores usually take a back seat to your latest passion. This month it’s time to put them first.

Money matters are the theme this month. All of the fun things that you have done in the past and want to do come down to personal income and budgets. September sees you focus on your personal accounts. Do you have enough income to cover your expenditure is the key question.

Changes on the work front may provide the impetus for amendments in your professional life. You may change jobs, rearrange your workday life or even contemplate a complete change of direction. If nothing else you are likely to experience more excitement in your career.

The start of the month has a few surprises for comfort-loving Taureans. Your home and family are at the forefront of changes. Your children, or young people, require your attention. It is time to go with the flow as resistance is likely to result in domestic upsets.

month. You need to assess what makes you happy. If you are happy then you are likely to be healthy. Things that boosted you in the past may no longer satisfy. As a result it may be time for a makeover.

in the right direction again. You have been patiently working towards your goals and now you see them come to fruition. The wind is beneath your wings and you can enjoy the flight. You are also likely to reap financial rewards.

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Gemini: Mercury, your ruling planet, is heading in

the right direction again, indicating that it is full steam ahead with all communications. Ideas, plans, marketing, sales and purchases can now be put back on the schedule, particularly anything to do with home and family.

Cancer: Communication is important at the best of times. This month it is vital for Cancer Sun Signs, particularly in relation to your nearest and dearest. Serious attention needs to be paid to your primary partner. If you do not have a partner then someone special may claim your attention.

Virgo: Your own health and happiness come first this Libra:

You may choose activities that bring a closer connection to Mother Earth. If you need rest and relaxation then activities such as gardening, drives in the country and nature walks are likely to soothe. Dwarf planet Ceres moves into your Zodiac Sign, heralding a yearning for nature and beauty.

Scorpio:

You have plenty of drive and determination now. This is fortunate as your calendar is full. This is your month to make sure that you are fulfilling your own hopes, dreams and wishes and that others are supporting you. You have little patience for anyone who is not on board.

Capricorn: Your ruling planet Saturn is heading

Aquarius:

The Eclipse season is over and Aquarians are now assessing the changes that occurred. Seasons and cycles are important. You are more attuned to the significance this month, perhaps because you work on the land, or maybe your investments have changed. As a result, decisions need to be made.

Pisces:

Your nearest and dearest takes centre stage this month. If you are married then you need to enjoy your partner or resolve obstacles to intimacy. If you are single then it is time to mate, date and relate. Either way your marital status is on your mind.

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Research has shown that the ancient art of tai chi can improve both physical and mental well-being. With the warmer weather approaching, now is the ideal time to start tai chi classes. Develop flexibility, balance, strength and coordination in a friendly and supportive environment. Tai chi has many physical benefits and is also a great way of keeping your brain sharp and regulating sleep patterns. It also helps you draw on coping skills such as acceptance and flexibility of thought in stressful situations while

helping to develop patience towards yourself and others. The connecting exercises performed slowly and smoothly are suitable for all ages and abilities, making it an ideal family holistic health activity. Rising Moon Tai Chi School is the largest school on the Mornington Peninsula and classes include tai chi for arthritis, Beijing24, Qigong and Shibashi, 32 Sword and Tai Chi for Cognitive Function. RISING MOON TAI CHI A: Mount Martha M: 0418 566 216 FB: risingmoontaichi INSTA: risingmoontaichi

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BY LIZ ROGERS Carroll Accounting Services has been delivering personalised accounting services and taxation advice to clients across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond since June 2008. James and his team of young professional accountants bring knowledge and experience to their client relationships in order to deliver the best outcomes. As an ATO registered tax agent, Carroll Accounting Services offers a broad range of taxation advice to its clients in a person-to-person setting, and the team are always available to take your call. They are highly trained and keep up to date with changes in taxation rules to ensure they offer the best advice that’s right for each individual and business. Understanding a client’s business, rental property or investment needs means Carroll Accounting Services finds tailor-made taxation outcomes for all. Areas of expertise include individual, business and self-managed superannuation fund tax returns, accounting and bookkeeping services, property investment tax advice, business consultations and structuring, assistance with

James and his team celebrated 10 years in business on June 23. BAS and GST obligations and provision of corporate secretarial services. As a Mornington Peninsula business owner himself, James readily identifies with the needs of other business owners in their quest for success. He also understands that business is run by people and therefore employs a team who know the importance of clear communication through a personalised approach to their clients. That personalised approach is maintained and important when dealing with clients by phone, email or via the client portal. The Carroll Accounting Services team are proficient in all

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New clubhouse has groups riding high Mornington community groups have a new space to convene with the opening of The Mornington Clubhouse at Mornington Racecourse. The clubhouse was paid for by the Committee of Management for the Mornington Racecourse, Racing Victoria, and the MRC Foundation, with Racing Victoria donating $50,000 in unallocated prize money from the 2016 Ladbrokes Stakes, won by Winx. The clubhouse was designed and built for community groups that need a space to meet, train or practise, with ample outdoor space, including a flat track to the east, a kitchenette, AV, airconditioning and toilets. While not built specifically for equine-related activity, the clubhouse was designed with one specific community group in mind — the Mornington branch of Riding for the Disabled Association, which for almost 30 years has been using the members’ carpark for its twice-weekly program taking people with a disability or in a wheelchair for rides in horse-led carriages. MRC Foundation chairwoman Patricia Faulkner said the clubhouse was a welcome upgrade for RDA Mornington. “Organisations such as RDA are exactly why we created the MRC Foundation,” Ms Faulkner said. “Here is a local charity group providing a fantastic service to members of our community, and they are

doing so with the healing and physical education powers of horses.” Racing Victoria chief executive Giles Thompson said he was pleased to see the $50,000 donation being used for The Mornington Clubhouse. “The new clubhouse is a fantastic facility and will make a huge difference to local community groups, especially the Mornington branch of RDA, who do so much to enrich the lives of people with disabilities,” Mr Thompson said. “At Racing Victoria our vision is ‘Racing For All’, and there is no better example of that than RDA, so we were only too happy to make a significant donation to this extremely worthy cause.” Tony Hancy, the chairman of the Committee of Management for the Mornington Racecourse, invited more groups to make use of the clubhouse. “The racecourse is a key part of the Mornington community, and as a committee we are dedicated to working for the betterment of our local area,” Mr Hancy said. “One way we can do that is by opening up the racecourse to the wider community so that more may benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.” Community groups or small organisations wanting to use the clubhouse should phone Mornington Racecourse on 5975 3310.

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Battling families get a hand from Mums Mums Supporting Families In Need is a volunteerrun, not-for-profit service assisting Melbourne’s most disadvantaged and at-risk families with their material needs. Founded in November 2012, MSFIN has grown from operating out of a lounge room to a 500sq m Seaford warehouse and believes that no child should go without the essentials. MSFIN assists more than 130 families a month, supplying new and quality pre-loved daily living essentials to help their recovery from circumstantial crisis. Support is predominantly baby and child-focused and includes prams, cots, bassinets, car seats, change tables and high chairs, but the whole family is provided for as well through the supply of clothing, footwear, linen, toiletries and food. Clients are referred to MSFIN by more than 70 partnership community support services, including DHHS, Red Cross, Salvation Army, maternal nurses, public hospitals, WAYSS and Anglicare. They typically include refugees and migrants, at-risk and unsupported parents, and children with significant additional needs; they may be experiencing homelessness or insecure accommodation, domestic violence, mental health problems, substance abuse, and intervention and family reunification issues. MSFIN receives no government help despite supporting funded services, and survives on the tireless fundraising of volunteers, generous donations, and successful

grant applications. MSFIN acknowledges the ongoing sponsorship of Dandenong Hyundai and Mitsubishi, Carrum Downs and Marriott Waters Bendigo Bank, and Igniting Change. Launching in August, MSFIN’s #igiveacup campaign asks supporters to donate the price of a cup of coffee each week to its operational expenses. Could you skip a short black, miss a mocha or cut out a chai to make sure no child goes without the essentials? See givenow.com. au/igiveacup or Mums Supporting Families In Need on Facebook for more information. Volunteers are always welcome at its Seaford warehouse at 2/7 Sir Laurence Drive. It’s open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 10am and 3pm.

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It’s fun for kids at Sunny Ridge BY LIZ ROGERS Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm brings deliciously decadent Belgian waffles and churros with a lashing of Belgian chocolate sauce served with seasonal berries to the indulgence table. Open Friday through Sunday from 11am until 4pm plus school holidays, this Mornington Peninsula favourite for all things home-grown offers kids’ programs from Friday, September 21, until Friday, October 5. Just check the Facebook page

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Linda Napolitano loves her eggs and is the driving force behind Somerville Egg Farm. Starting out on the family farm 40 years ago, collecting eggs before school to running the office as it is today, Linda co-ordinates the supply and delivery of farm-fresh eggs to supermarkets, cafes and the public via the shop. Passionate about the environment and animal welfare, Linda ensures everything on the farm runs to the highest standard. “If the girls aren’t happy then they won’t lay, so we make sure they are very comfortable. The only thing they don’t get is a latte every morning,” she laughs. Customers often come in and tell Linda how wonderful their cakes are because the eggs they get from the farm shop are so fresh with a lovely golden yolk. SOMERVILLE EGG FARM A: 220 Eramosa Rd West, Moorooduc T: 5977 5405 Open: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm, Saturday 8am-12.30pm

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With spring arriving and the weather improving, it’s time to get back into the garden. If you are looking to make some long-lasting improvements then Steelscape garden edging or garden rings might be just what you need. Joe from Steelscape makes corten garden edging. Stylish and durable, it will make your garden look really professional. The edging is made from 100% Aussie corten steel and is designed to last. Standard is 100mm high, but you can get it in any size. It comes with reo bar pegs as stakes, making it easy to install. But it gets better than that: Joe can make kits (different shapes and sizes) at no extra charge if you supply an accurate floorplan. Corners, waves and other shapes are no problem! If you are looking at raised garden beds, something to protect your trees, or perhaps you live on a sloping block, the garden rings and custom steel walls can add a little class to your property. Steelscape can make garden rings of any size for your garden. Or if you have an obscure garden space, Joe can fabricate something unique for you. Joe can also make retaining wall cladding, which adds something special to your garden. Designed to go over concrete walls, the rust patina of the corten steel will really stand out among the green. STEELSCAPE A: Mornington M: 0418 597 237 W: steelscape.com.au FB: SteelscapeArtinSteel INSTA: steelscape

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

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, BaxterTooradin Rd, Pearcedale Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

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showcasing locally made • grown • produced Experience the best of beer, wine and cider at VineHop A mix of 22 Mornington Peninsula-based beers, wines, spirits and ciders will feature across 11 venues at the second Peninsula VineHop Festival on the weekend of November 17-18. This year’s festival will include a significant number of wineries, cider and spirit brands that will feature alongside every brewery on the Peninsula. The host brands are Bayview Estate, Blue Range Estate Wines, Dromana Estate, Hickinbotham Estate, Kerri Greens, Merricks General Wine Store, Mock Red Hill, Old Apple Shed, Phaedrus Estate, Red Hill Estate, and Stumpy Gully Vineyard. Other brands to feature at various pop-up venues will be Bass and Flinders Distillery, Dainton Brewery, Hix Beer, Hop Nation, Jetty Road Brewery, Mornington Peninsula Brewery, Mr Banks Brewery, Portsea Estate, Red Hill Brewery, St Andrew’s Beach Brewery, and Ten Sixty One Cider.

Thanks to Ventura Bus Lines, tickets will allow festival-goers to take part in a set tour or hop on and off shuttle buses. “We are pretty excited that you will be able to use their app to track the shuttle buses,” said festival founder Lisa MacGregor. “This way you see where the next bus is and decide if you should order another drink.” While VineHop Saturday is a fun-filled multi-venue event, PostHop Sunday Session will be a relaxing degustation picnic at Hickinbotham of Dromana featuring Kylie Auldist from the Bamboos. On both days, buses will leave from Seaford North Recreation Reserve, 50 Railway Pde, Seaford (100m from Seaford station); Mornington Primary School, 9 Vale St, Mornington; Dromana Recreation Reserve, 47 Pier St, Dromana; and Olympic Park Recreation Reserve, 80 Besgrove St, Rosebud. For a full list of tour options, feature venues, pop-up venues and tickets, go to vinehopfestival.com.au

The Creators Market returns for the summer season on Saturday, October 13, at Dromana Estate winery for one day only from 10am-3pm. Bringing together more than 80 of the region’s most talented artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators, the market takes place among the vines at 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, and will return to Dromana Estate on Saturday, December 8, at the same times. “The Creators Market is a great day out for both locals and visitors,” says event organiser Megan Luscombe. “Being local to the Peninsula ourselves, we love supporting the creative community here.” Spend your Saturday wandering the market and enjoying some of Victoria’s tastiest wines, listen to live music, enjoy food truck bites in the sunshine or organise a lunch with friends at Dromana Estate’s restaurant. It’s a great day out for families, it’s free to attend, pets are welcome and you’ll be supporting Peninsula producers. Visit TheCreatorsMarket.com.au for more information or follow it on Instagram @ TheCreatorsMarket or Facebook @TheCreatorsMarketAus Issue 82, SEPTEMBER 2018

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What do you enjoy most about creating in the Barmah Park kitchen? The sense of freedom to be creative, and the support from the team at Barmah Park. I like to use the immediate surroundings of the restaurant to inspire ideas for dishes, whether it’s wild herbs growing around the vineyard or just the outlook from the restaurant. Please describe the style of food and flavours punters can expect at Barmah Park Restaurant. I would call the style of food ‘contemporary’. There really isn’t a specific style or cuisine. I just cook using the best produce available and in season. There is inspiration from English food — where I am from originally — and techniques from traditional French cooking and elsewhere in Europe. I like to use some of the amazing amount of Asian produce available in this country, and of course I will try and use native Australian produce when available. How long have you been cooking and how did your career begin? I’ve been cooking professionally now for almost eight years. I started my career when I was 19 back in the UK. I did my apprenticeship in a four-star hotel and country club in the Cheshire countryside. It was a good place to start because I got to experience lots of aspects of the cooking industry. Are you always cooking? What about at home after a hard day’s work? A large part of my life is spent cooking, and yes, I do cook a lot at home as well. But when I’m not working I spend time with my two amazing kids and my beautiful fiancé. Other passions of mine include football (soccer), going to the gym and foraging for wild herbs and mushrooms during the season. I also love to eat out at other restaurants and love a wine or beer. How is the menu at Barmah Park changing to welcome in the warmer weather? The next thing we’re looking at is the introduction of the spring menu in

September. It will be focused on the amazing produce starting to come into season on the Peninsula; lots of spring herbs and flowers. There will be more light and fresh seafood dishes too. A few cold dishes and more fresh fruits will make an appearance on the dessert menu — think slow-poached quince, Peninsula honey cake and mascarpone. Where does your produce come from? I always try my best to work with local suppliers and growers. I like to support local businesses, and I find that it really pays off if you have good relationships direct with the actual producers. Does your menu cater for all tastes? Our menu is designed to give a good amount of choice to satisfy people’s varying tastes, whether you are a meat-eater, like a good fish dish, or are vegetarian. We also always try our best to accommodate specific dietary needs by modifying dishes where necessary. What do you enjoy most about the Peninsula? As a young chef living and working on the Mornington Peninsula I feel extremely lucky to be surrounded by some of the world’s best fresh produce. There is literally inspiration everywhere you look. I’m living the dream.

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Pt Leo Estate’s Laura has been named the 2019 New Restaurant of the Year at last month’s annual Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Awards. Opened last March, Laura is one of the estate’s two restaurants and is culinary director Phil Wood’s more considered culinary expression of the Mornington Peninsula. It offers diners a set-course menu of up to six dishes, all of which tell a story of this cool-climate maritime region. “Laura is a love letter to the Mornington Peninsula,” Phil said. “The menu paints a portrait of the region using the highest quality ingredients that I can find, focusing on six key areas: land, ocean, vineyards, livestock, dairy and orchard.” The family-owned and operated estate, set on 134ha with a 20ha vineyard that was established more than a decade ago, incorporates a sculpture park featuring one of Australia’s largest privately owned collections of more than 50 large-scale contemporary local and international works — including Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa’s 7m cast-iron Laura, from which the restaurant takes its name.

Café Gourmand of Mt Eliza now open in Mornington!

Angele and Robert are thrilled to announce Café Gourmand is now open on Main Street, Mornington. Open Monday to Friday with all your favourite French Cuisine.

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BY KATE SEARS The World’s Biggest Ever Tap Takeover is happening. Dainton Brewery in Carrum Downs has brewed 131 different beers over the past six months — yes, 131! That’s a lot of beer. This huge amount of frothy goodness will set a Guinness World Record for the most individual beers on tap in one venue by one brewery. Dainton has got the usual staples but has also created lots of new ones to hit that impressive target. These include some crazy combinations like smoked sour lagers, beetroot ales, orange and saffron wheat beers and some even stranger things. Brewery founder Dan Dainton and the crew at Tap’d Bar and the Prince Alfred Hotel in Booval, Queensland have smashed their heads together and come up with the mother of all beer events. It will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 11am-5pm, and please remember this date because it’s going to be momentous for one of our own breweries and for beer-lovers alike. It’s an event to outdo all beer events. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available during the event as live music drifts through the venue. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Queensland at the time, please have a beer for us. The entry tickets are $10, and $2 from every ticket sold goes towards Soldier On Australia, a charity that helps service personnel and their families build successful futures. And Dainton’s motto? “Simply make a truck-load of beer, put them all on tap at the same time, and break a world record while we’re at it … easy!” If you’ve got beer-loving friends and family in Queensland, let them know about this event and they’ll owe you a slab of beer for sure! For tickets, visit pahotel.com.au

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By Adam Nicholls Director, Wine Compass T: 1300 339 463 W: winecompass.com.au

This month we feature three quality, wellpriced wines for spring. These wines are made by highly regarded producers in a more “drink now” style and are perfect to enjoy as the weather heats up a little bit. These wines are real favourites at each of their premium wineries but have nowhere near the price tag of some of their more famous stablemates. Grab one of these to drink that night and you won’t be disappointed.

Foxeys Hangout Rosé 2018 $28 Made from an interesting mix of 50% pinot noir and 50% shiraz, this rosé has a bit of a cult following around the Peninsula. This is a drier style rosé that

has the classic flavours of strawberries. Will go well with a nice long lunch or barbecue as it is quite versatile but could also be enjoyed by itself on a deck or in a hammock

Paringa Estate Pinot Gris 2018 $25 A real cellar door favourite when we bring groups through at Wine Compass. People from groups will often walk away from the tasting saying that this is their favourite wine from Paringa, even up against some of its much more highly rated (and expensive) counterparts. A really aromatic and vibrant wine, it is dry but with lots of fruit; it would go perfectly with some nice spicy food or seafood

Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Chardonnay 2017 $30 More your easy drinking style with lower amounts of oak than anything complex and premium, it has nice citrusy flavours. A great mid-week wine that is a fresh and delicious, it is a perfect choice for those people who aren’t that into chardonnay and chardonnay-lovers alike. Will go well with some lovely fish and chips at the beach

Crittenden Estate celebrated the opening of its new space, The Cellar Old & Rare, last month with a retrospective tasting of back vintage Zumma Pinot Noir along with some other special old and rare wines. The tasting was accompanied by some scrumptious finger food prepared by Two Buoys in Dromana. Photos Lisa Walton

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By day, Wayne Barker is in training for the Eureka Stair Climb in November. By night, however, he’s a food blogger who is not letting those juicy burger calories affect his fitness regimen. This unlikely mix has led the burger blogger to focus on his individual fundraising efforts and launch a raffle that’s supported by some big names in the food world. Peninsula born and raised, Wayne will take on the 88-floor, 1642-stair climb to the Eureka Skydeck on Sunday, November 25. This community challenge and fundraising event for The Fred Hollows Foundation will have a remarkable impact around the globe. The foundation works intensely to follow Fred Hollows’ dream of ending avoidable blindness and restoring sight to people in more than 25 countries. Just $50 can restore two people’s eyesight. Therefore, Wayne is using his enthusiastic 12,000 Instagram followers by raising awareness of the incredible work the foundation achieves. “I figured it would be a great, selfless thing to do. It’ll be amazing to raise some money for a great cause and good for my fitness too,” said Wayne. “Restoring sight is a magical thing and I’m more than happy to support it.” With $5000 his goal, Wayne is organising a raffle to be drawn after the event. Everyone who donates $5 to Wayne’s stair climb will receive one raffle ticket, with multiple prize packs of vouchers and products to be won from the likes of Frankston’s Bobo’s Diner, Carrum Downs’ Remedy Kombucha and Mornington’s Merchant Lane and YOMG. Farther afield, Royal Stacks, Nuts About Tella, Demazzi Stonegrill, Daniels Donuts, That Burger Joint, Fish & Burger Co and many other businesses have also put up prizes. Wayne’s even got upcoming Australian rap duo Black Shades and Arrogance involved — and he’s still accepting support, so if your business is interested in giving to an

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amazing cause, this is it. “There’s more businesses responding every day; there’s going to some amazing prizes going out to reward those generous donations. Through my food blogging I’ve been to hundreds of food venues across Australia, so I’m contacting several places and the generosity is crazy! I’m so thankful these places are happy to help. The response has been absolutely overwhelming.” If you need any further convincing to donate to help Wayne reach his goal, check out his Instagram page @waynes_burgers for some visual inspiration of the amazing restaurants you could be dining at if you’re one of the lucky winners. You can donate at eurekastairclimb.org/fundraisers/waynesburgers “I will definitely be starting my exercise routine. It’s physically a very demanding challenge. It’s very hard work, but 30 minutes of hard physical work on the day restores sight for people who are blind. And I think that is beyond worth it.” SMART Business Solutions and Clothes 4U Boutique held a fun clothes swap in Mount Eliza in July to raise money for Clothes 4U , a not-for-profit organisation providing quality cloth-ing, accessories and toiletries to Peninsula women in need.

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Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours. Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport. Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you

wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale. Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends. Go to greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1666 and discover Greater Dandenong on a plate.

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If life gives you lemons, the old saying goes, make lemonade! Our publisher, Lisa Walton, has a fabulous lemon tree and an abundance of lemons, so we thought we would help her to use some.

LEMON MARMALADE Makes 6 half-pints 6 to 8 Meyer lemons 4 cups water 4 cups sugar Cut the lemons crosswise in half and remove seeds. Put seeds in a square of cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine. Quarter the lemons and thinly slice. Combine the bag of seeds and the lemon slices with the water in a heavy, non-reactive pot. Cover the pot and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture reduces to about 4 cups (about 45 minutes). Add the sugar and increase heat to medium. Stir occasionally and skim off any foam that rises to the surface (about 15 minutes or until a teaspoon of the mixture dropped on a cold plate gels). Spoon the hot mixture into sterilised jars, filling to about ¼ inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a clean, damp cloth and seal jars with lids. Put jars in a water-bath canner and add enough water to the cover the jars by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then transfer jars with tongs to a rack to cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE 6 lemons 6 cups cold water 1 cup white sugar Juice lemons to make 1 cup of juice. To make your labour easier, firmly roll lemons between your hand and counter top before cutting in half and juicing. In a gallon pitcher combine 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups cold water. Stir. Adjust water to taste. Chill and serve over ice.

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LEMON CURD Makes about 1 cup 2 tsp grated lemon zest ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup sugar 6 tbsp butter 3 large egg yolks Cook lemon zest, juice, sugar, butter and yolks in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (or reaches 140C on a candy thermometer). Do not boil or the mixture will curdle. Pour mixture into a glass bowl and press plastic wrap on to surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 1 hour before using. The curd will last 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

LEMON BARS Makes 20 bars For the crust: 2 sticks butter, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt For the filling: 6 large eggs 2½ cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour Confectioners’ sugar Preheat the oven to 350C. Generously grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking tray. For the crust, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until mixture is light and pale yellow. Combine flour and salt. With mixer on low speed, add to butter mixture and mix until just blended. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and into the prepared baking tray, making a 1/2-inch edge on all sides of the pan. Chill for about 15 minutes. Bake the crust until lightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake until the filling sets (30-35 minutes). Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Cut into bars and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

We can grow a wide range of fruit trees successfully here on the Peninsula; stone-fruit, apples and pears, berries and figs can all thrive given the right care. Some thrive with no care at all. However, if you do suffer problems with your fruit trees, there are a number of things to consider. The best way to prevent problems with fruit trees is to make sure the tree is growing healthily. A healthy tree is naturally more resilient to pest and disease problems than a weak tree. That means we have to get our soils right, in particular drainage and pH. We also need to pay attention to the way we manage our fruit trees. A number of factors may affect the pest and disease status of your orchard, including variety, irrigation methods, feeding, mulching habits and pruning techniques. We probably all know by now that drip irrigation is the preferred method of watering our gardens, and your fruit trees should be no exception. Overhead irrigation can lead to mildew and fungal problems in warmer periods and can also waste a lot of water. Installing drip irrigation isn’t expensive and you will be rewarded with cleaner fruit. At this time of year removing rapidly growing grasses from the base of your fruit trees, feeding well with composted manures and mulching heavily will give your trees some protection as they enter the hotter months of the growing season. The above simple methods should be enough to keep your trees healthy year after year. As a last resort, however, and if our trees are suffering or have suffered recently a major pest or disease issue, we can remedy this promptly to reduce infestation and spread by using organic sprays. There are a number of multi-use sprays that you can either prepare yourself or purchase to tackle the majority of common fruit tree problems we find on the Peninsula, including horticultural oils, white oil, and bacterial-based powders. Most problems that the home orchardist faces can be overcome without the use of harsh chemicals, and success can be achieved with less fuss than many expect. If you are observant and treat your fruit trees well you can have plentiful supplies of fresh organic fruit for much of the year. And won’t the kids love that!

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Bayside bedding specialists BY LIZ ROGERS

If you’re sick and tired of never getting a good night’s sleep, give the micro coil masters at Makin Mattresses in Sandringham a call. This Bayside bedding specialist is Australia’s largest independent mattress manufacturer and has been creating comfy-plus mattresses for more than 40 years. Makin Mattresses has nine stores Australia-wide and six manufacturing sites. With a wide range of mattresses to suit every need — including the premium two-piece Bellissimo range, which provides a seven-zone support system that cradles the parts of your body that need it most — you’ll be snoozing in longevity-based style and

comfort. It is also the only bedding manufacturer in Australia to have a micro coil machine that maximises mattress air flow to reduce heat and increase hygiene (sweat causes foam to degrade and flatten over time), which is great for spring/ summer sleep. All Makin Mattresses are double-sided and designed to be flipped and rotated to ensure an even sleep surface and double the life of your mattress. It also sells direct to the public and allows clients to try before they buy too. Now that’s special. MAKIN MATTRESSES A: 189 Bay Rd, Sandringham T: 9533 1113 W: makinmattresses.com.au

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1. Natural ironing aid is designed for use both with or without the use of an iron. Dindi Naturals, Mornington. www.dindinaturals.com.au 2. Bring a modern edge to your bedroom with the Tara. Forty Winks, Mornington. www.fortywinks.com.au 3. Our Nations favourite flowers filled with candle wax right here on the Mornington Peninsula. Koh Living, Mornington www.kohliving.com.au 4. Unique tiles available in studio now more arriving every day. Pop in & get inspiration today! Lifestiles Design Studio, Mornington 5. Bellissimo Duo 4000, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No.1 Selling Premium Mattress Range. Makin Mattresses. www.makinmattresses.com.au 6. Sleek modern minimalism. Introducing the new IMG Scandi Collection, prices from $1999. Exclusive to Luduco Living, Mornington. 7. Beautiful bronzed bust $395 and mirrored Art Deco table $245 Marlene Miller Antiques, Sorrento 8. Rinnai Gas Fire range. Mr Gasman, Mornington.

TJ Sparks returns to Sorrento After 18 years, TJ Sparks Real Estate is returning to its roots at Sorrento offering sales, holiday and permanent rental. Real Estate agent Samantha Stephenson will head the Sorrento office as Branch Manager with her superior expertise in long and short term rental. TJ Sparks Real Estate began in 1976 in Melbourne in Little Bourke St and Latrobe St. In 1977, Terry and his late wife, Jan, launched TJ Sparks in Portsea, where it operated until 1982, and then opened an office in Sorrento, which continued until 2000. TJ Sparks’ Mount Eliza office opened in 1978 and continues to grow. Terry combines a welcoming and affable nature with superior negotiating skills, a unique personal touch, 24/7 availability and always has his clients’ best interests at heart. Terry is a firm believer in giving back to his community and is passionate about representing his local clubs, schools, football teams and services. TJ Sparks’ staff provide the utmost in service and trust. So if you’re searching for your dream home, wanting to sell, or looking for a short or long-term rental, make TJ Sparks your No.1 choice.

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Kirsty Mantel knows holiday rentals. Formerly a property manager in Mount Eliza, Kirsty has run Seachange Holiday Rentals for nine years and prides herself on looking after homeowners whose properties are available for permanent, seasonal or holiday rentals. “Our point of difference is we are available seven days a week and can assist homeowners in getting their holiday rental homes ready so they can achieve the greatest potential,” Kirsty explains. “We always take a bond from guests at the time of booking and conduct a move-out report upon their departure before the bond is released. We offer obligation-free quotes to homeowners and have a website with valuable information for first-time holiday homeowners who are considering holiday renting.” For hassle-free management of your holiday rental property, give Kirsty a call on 0408 181 392, email kirsty@ seachangeholidayrentals. com.au or go to seachangeholidayrentals.com.au Available properties are listed on Facebook @ seachangeholidayrentals and Instagram @seachange_ holiday_rentals with specials and competitions. Like the page to keep updated on new properties and what’s on across the Mornington Peninsula.

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Don’t waste your chance for a say on plan Old septic tank systems and poorly maintained wastewater systems are putting pressure on our waterways, so Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is doing something about it. The council has developed a draft Wastewater Management Plan 2018-2023 to address the environmental and public health risks posed by wastewater on the Peninsula — and we’ve all been invited to have our say. The draft plan, which was developed with significant input from environment groups and the Peninsula wastewater industry, aims to help protect public health and the environment, develop strategies for the management of wastewater, and provide for coordinated wastewater planning and services by the council and stakeholders. The Peninsula has the highest number of septic tank systems of any local government area in Victoria, with some 22,000 properties lacking reticulated sewerage. Many of these systems were approved decades ago

and are discharging bacteria and other contaminants into groundwater and waterways. Furthermore, poorly maintained wastewater systems at commercial premises also contribute to contaminating our waterways. Mayor Bryan Payne said: “The Shire recognises the importance of wastewater management and we welcome the support of the local wastewater industry and community groups in working with us to manage those risks.” Community consultation on the draft plan closes at 5pm on Friday, September 14. Until then, you can have your say at mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay; complete a survey at the council’s Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings or Somerville offices; email your submission to haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line ‘Draft Wastewater Management Plan’; or post it to Peter O’Brien, Re: Draft Wastewater Management Plan, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939.

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Huddo’s Electrical Services has accreditation under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target to swap old halogen downlights for LEDs at no cost as part of this State Government rebate scheme. “LEDs last up to 20 times longer than halogen downlights while using up to 80 per cent less energy. If you want to enhance your workplace, brighten your home and lower your electricity costs, then make the switch — and it’s free,” says owner/operator Peter. “LEDs are safer, stronger and longer-lasting and we take pride in our workmanship and provide a 100 per cent customer satisfaction guarantee.” Peter finds the best solutions to all your electrical requirements and can replace lights in commercial and industrial installations, including fluorescent lights, hibay lights and spotlights. He also specialises in all types of electrical work and provides electricians who are experienced, reliable and get the job done right —on time, every time. Call Huddo’s Electrical Services, where the person you speak to is the one who carries out the work. HUDDO’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES A: PO Box 342 Braeside M: 0411 316 180 FB: huddos electrical services

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Whether you’re renovating, building or simply replacing an old wood fire, Rinnai has a collection of gas flame fires designed to suit your needs. This includes a range of different customisable frame styles and burn media you can create to suit your own style. Adding warmth isn’t just about the flame. The Rinnai range of gas fires also delivers a powerful heat output too. Designed for high energy efficiency and premium quality, the gas fires provide more than just physical comfort but peace of mind as well. The long landscape design of the 1250 and 950 will create a true statement piece in your home. More than just a design feature, they are equipped with Rinnai’s high-performance heat exchanger technology — perfect for heating large, open plan living spaces. Featuring an energy efficiency rating up to 5.5 stars, the 1250 and 950 are Rinnai’s most efficient gas flame fires ever. The new Rinnai 650 and 750 range of gas fireplaces combine cutting-edge technology and luxury design features to deliver an authentic ambience. Rinnai’s innovative ember bed technology recreates the warm, radiant glow of a natural wood-burning fire, delivering the romance of fire at the touch of a button without any fuss. The new range is all about design, featuring a wide viewing window, minimalist frames and a roaring flame pattern. Contact Mr Gasman, your local Rinnai specialist, at 3 Bruce St, Mornington. Phone 5977 0006.

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You don’t have to look far to see sheer curtains throughout interior magazines and being featured on renovation shows such as The Block. They are the on-trend window covering to update your interiors, and with Dollar Curtains + Blinds they are now also affordable. Dollar Curtains + Blinds’ sheer curtains gently filter light through windows and soften the link between your indoor and outdoor living areas while enhancing the ambience of a room by adding movement and texture. DC+B’s wavefold sheer curtains drape with a smooth, continuous wave effect, creating a relaxed and elegant look. They are also surprisingly easy to operate — with the flick of a wand and minimal effort, your curtains can glide easily from side to side. If functionality is as important as aesthetics, opt for a combination of sheers to filter the light and Dollar Curtains + Blinds’ blockout roller blinds to block out the sun. This is a popular layering option to ensure flexibility over your windows’ privacy and light control. Dollar Curtains + Blinds has specialised in manufacturing custom window coverings for more than 50 years and handcrafts its curtains and sheers in its workrooms in Melbourne. Phone 5975 3655 to book in your free in-home measure and quote or drop by DC+B’s store in Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington. The store is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm. DOLLAR CURTAINS + BLINDS A: Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 5975 3655 FB: Dollar Curtains + Blinds INSTA: dollarcurtainsandblinds

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At Peninsula Timberworks we specialise in engineered & solid timber flooring. With over 15 years experience, located on the Mornington Peninsula our handcraftsmen will bring your dream to life. Our work speaks for itself, call us for a free quote or advice anytime. Paul Slater P. 0415 283 594 E. paul@peninsulatimberworks.com.au W. www.peninsulatimberworks.com.au Follow us on facebook: Peninsula Timberworks

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BY LIZ ROGERS There’s nothing quite like a beautiful timber floor — earthy, organic, hard-wearing and exceptionally easy to take care of. Peninsula Timberworks has been installing magnificent timber floors across the Peninsula for the past 15 years and takes pride in offering outstanding quality and customer service. Whether you’re after a complete home reflooring, a new home floor installation or an amazing stair re-dress, Peninsula Timberworks will deliver something special that sets your home apart from the rest. Peninsula Timberworks uses only high-quality premiumgrade solid timbers and engineered timber flooring materials. Spectacular spotted gum, feature grade American oak or solid American walnut and Tasmanian oak adds authentic character to any home, while Peninsula Timberworks’ wide range of engineered timber flooring materials are both stylish and easy to take care of. Peninsula Timberworks uses only industryleading adhesives for safety-first longevity too, and attention to detail means the job is done right the first time. Sort your timber flooring with Peninsula Timberworks. It’s easy. PENINSULA TIMBERWORKS A: Mount Martha M: 0415 283 594 W: peninsulatimberworks.com.au FB: peninsulatimberworks

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Camerons Blinds & Awnings has been in the business of providing high-quality products to their clients for more than 35 years. As a provider of residential and commercial blinds, awnings, canopies, shades and shutters, Camerons are the indoor/outdoor window furnishing experts, specialising in delivering sensational results every time. The reason why? Because they custom-make their products. This means they are with you from concept to creation to installation. They also offer a free measure and quote service second to none. Summer’s on the way so now’s the time to start thinking outdoor shade, or why not just extend your living space for year-round enjoyment? Camerons Blinds & Awnings can show you how to create awe-inspiring extra space you never knew existed with a wide range of outdoor blind and awning solutions that will fit your full-of-summer-fun Peninsula lifestyle. Create an outdoor room or make the most of your pergola, balcony or veranda with Camerons’ made to measure Ziptrak® blinds, which fit perfectly into specially designed aluminium extruded side tracks for ease and accessibility. Just think — no more blind straps, gaps or zips for simply snug alfresco convenience. Available in a hard-wearing choice of quality clear or tinted PVC or PVC shade mesh, Ziptrak® blinds are the ideal solution for creating that perfect extra space and are effortless to move up and down, stopping at any position you choose to make indoor/outdoor living just the way you like it. Recognised as one of the best outdoor blind systems in Australia, Ziptrak® blinds are stronger, neater and long-lasting, and because they are manufactured by Camerons Blinds & Awnings in its factory, you know they’ll do the job just right. All Ziptrak® blinds are welded with a high-frequency welding machine that seals edges or any necessary joins completely, creating a comfy outdoor room that is both stylish and sensationally convenient. Call Camerons today to be Ziptrak® ready for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Wonderful! CAMERONS BLINDS & AWNINGS A: 3 /700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs T: 8787 7900 W: cameronsblinds.com.au FB: cameronsblinds

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Promoting a cleaner, greener peninsula by Liz Rogers

Heaps of families take compost challenge Jane and Cleo Dickenson check out the compost tumbler the family won as part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Peninsula Compost Challenge.

Peninsula residents have well and truly risen to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s first Peninsula Compost Challenge, with close to three tonnes of household waste being diverted from landfill in just six weeks. More than 175 Peninsula households took part in the challenge to convert their food waste from rubbish to compost, tracking their progress along the way and reportedly composting an average of 2.7kg of food waste each week. The council also asked participants to track the types of food waste and the total volume composted, with fruits, vegetables and salads making up close to 80 per cent of recorded waste derived from leftovers or food scraps. The Dickenson family, from St Andrews Beach, won a compost tumbler from the council for taking part in the challenge. The tumbler will soon be busy transforming the family’s food waste into valuable nutrients for the garden. Mayor Bryan Payne said the challenge aimed to create awareness around the amount of food waste in our rubbish bins, increase composting and promote healthy living on the Peninsula. “We know our community is keen to minimise waste on the Peninsula, and it’s great to see such a strong uptake in our inaugural challenge,” Cr Payne said. Earlier this year the council also held a one-month trial of pop-up recycling hubs in Rosebud and Sorrento, which saw more than 600kg of household items diverted from landfill. Read more at mornpen.vic.gov.au/composting

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However, a carpet DRY cleaner is likely to tell you that DRY cleaning doesn’t wet the carpet backing and underlay like STEAM cleaning, which leaves your carpet soggy and smelly.

1. Carpets are vacuumed to remove dry dust 2. A citrus-based cleaning solution is applied to the fibres.

3. The cleaning solution is gently washed No wonder consumers are often confused when it through with rotating nylon brush. comes time to choose a carpet cleaner. 4. Carpet is rinsed clean using powerful hot The simple answer when it comes to the best way water extraction, removing dirt particles and to clean carpets is ‘restorative carpet cleaning’. detergent residues. Restorative cleaning delivers the deep down 5. Extra treatment for stubborn spots. clean of steam cleaning without wetting the carpet backing or underlay, so drying time is often 6. Extra ‘drying’ passes are made to remove excess moisture. shorter than regular dry cleaning. 7. A special nylon rake is used to brush and Restorative carpet cleaning uses the full 7 step groom fibres to aid drying process regarded in the industry as the most

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Ask a carpet STEAM cleaner which method is better, and you will likely be told that STEAM cleaning cleans deeper down than DRY cleaning.

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More importantly, the cleaning solution is removed for your carpet, unlike steam and dry cleaning methods that often leave cleaning residues behind. This means that your carpets tend to stay cleaner for longer.

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