Mornington Peninsula Magazine MAY 2016

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OUR COVER Main Image: Fionas of Mornington see Main Street feature pages 44-54 Clockwise from top left: Vika Bull coming for June Jazz Fest, see pages 14 & 54; GPO Hotel for delicious autumn fare, see page 91; Magnificent aquamarine ring at Marlene Miller Antiques see Whats Hot pages 74-75

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News & Interviews 3-35 Social pics Peninsula Parenting 36-37 The Business (new section) 38-43 Main Street Mornington 44-54 LIFT OUT Centre Page Gatefold 55-62 Winter Wine Weekend Official Program Arts, Events & Diary Dates 63-69 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 70-83 What’s Hot in May 74-75 Food Wine Produce 84-98 Decor Garden Property 99-116

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A one-of-a-kind weekend retreat in mindful parenting and self compassion skills for mothers is coming to Mt Martha in October.

Mama Camp is the brainchild of Mornington Peninsula mum and mental health social worker Melissa Rowe, who has worked with mothers on wellness and mindfulness for years, both one-on-one and in group settings. It builds on Ms Rowe’s recent series of Mindful Mama sessions in Carrum, where mothers delved into the evidence-based practice of mindfulness and self compassion, blended with the ancient practice of sitting in a circle and in a community with women, discovering and sharing innate wisdom.

The response, she said, had been “overwhelming”, with one mother saying this: “I recommend this to any mother wanting that ‘time out’ for herself and to re-centre themselves from the daily challenges of life.

I love the honesty and rawness of this group... Mindful Mamas is the best thing I have done for myself to date.”

The Mama Camp vision was to cater for a small group of women but once the event was released on Facebook, thousands showed interest. Mama Camp will be held from October 7-9 in Mt Martha and it will see mothers come together for a full weekend to deeply rest in a tailored, immersive retreat. The camp is intended to create a lasting impact on participants’ wellbeing.

Mindfulness and compassion skills will be gently woven through a weekend of sleep-ins, slow living, connection with self and others, yoga, massage, circle, reflection, sacred dance, immersive meditation, food, music, moving performances, guided mindful creative workshops and sharing of wisdom.

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The 2016 Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend is ready to explode into action and every juicy detail is right here, inside this issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

Turn to our centre pages for the Official Program for the 2016 Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend.

Explore the region’s fine wine and food like never before over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 11-13, with wine seminars, tutored tastings, new release wines, food, music and much more. The program of events - Winter Wine Fest and Cellar Doors - is as bold as a full-bodied red and the official guide is in the centre of this issue. Pull it out and take it with you as you embark on your Winter Wine Weekend experience. Whether at a vintage review, a wine and food matching program, blending your own sparkling dosage or simply chatting with the maker, the wines of the region will be on show in grand style.

The event kicks off with the Winter Wine Fest at the Red Hill Showground on Saturday, June 11. The Mornington Peninsula Magazine is a proud sponsor of the Winter Wine Weekend.

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Young passionate educator Last month the Toorak College community formally welcomed its 16th principal, Mrs Kristy Kendall, with an induction ceremony. It was an event to be remembered, with moving speeches and exceptional musical performances by students.

Previously Mrs Kendall held the position of Head of Edrington, Haileybury’s Berwick campus, prior to this she was Head of Senior Girls and led the establishment of Haileybury’s Girls College in 2007. In 2011 she completed her school principal’s training at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.

“We entered our recruitment process with high expectations, and we were genuinely excited by the quality of the applicants that we received,” explains Mr Peter Wickenden, the Chairman of the Toorak College Board of Directors. “One of those applicants was Kristy Kendall, a relatively young, passionate educator who had clearly demonstrated leadership in her career to date. Kristy possessed an infectious energy and drive that we perceived would not only maintain our trajectory but would accelerate our momentum. We were clear that in Kristy we would have a principal and a leader that would see our students

at the forefront of new educational opportunities. Kristy is a woman who embodies the essence of our much revered Toorak spirit. The students are eager to engage with her and appreciate her open door, they are inspired by her.”

At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs Kendall gave students, staff, parents and guests a special gift to commemorate the event. “The daisy represents the school emblem,” she says, “they are a symbol of humility and goodness, and it is my wish that members of Toorak College spread humility and goodness within our community and far and wide. Past Principal, Miss Ellen Pye (1899 – 1907), commented that daisies turn their head to the sun, so my hope is for all our students to turn their heads to the sun and be proud of the person they are.”

Toorak College has a long and successful history on the Mornington Peninsula. It is a school filled with energy and vitality and a commitment to achieving excellence. Toorak College graduates stand out, they are spirited, resilient and well-rounded young women. As adults they continue to strive for their personal best and pursue their ambitions with confidence.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

It’s 1972 and a steamy Australia Day weekend means pulling on your hotpants and tank top and hitting the road on the hunt for a 620 acre farm between Sunbury and Diggers Rest – home to the Sunbury Festival.

What will you find?

Who will you see and hear? Will you get in?

There’s always a first time for everything.

That’s one thing John Fowler, who is sitting in the Lake Boga Observatory near Swan Hill discovering other worldly skies as we speak, knows for sure. He’s been through many firsts in his 85 years on the planet because he gets ideas and he likes to make them happen. Back in his GTV Nine days in lighting when “television was exciting and experimental” and he worked with the likes of Graham Kennedy on ‘In Melbourne Tonight’, he and his co-worker and Sunbury Festival cohort Peter Evans didn’t have much of an idea about how successful this Aussie icon festival was going to be. But this Frankston-bred boy does remember all four of them vividly.

“Sunbury was supposed to be booze free. Kids were passing bottles through the fence. A farmer at the back of the site was charging $3 to let the ones without tickets in!

We had lights to check for kids scrambling over fences and bringing in grog. There were 35,000 at the first one”, John explains. (Many years later when he was at a performing arts exhibition in Sunbury a guy came up to him and gave him five bucks saying ‘that’s for the entry to Sunbury. I never paid’.) “We even had a church service on Sundays with a band that belonged to the church”, he continues.

The Sunbury Festivals are etched in our country’s rock and cultural psyche because they were the first music festivals to really give Aussie music a go in the 70s. There were only two radio stations (3XY and 3AK) playing tunes

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back then and John and his team were determined to create a place where Australian rock would have its day. Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks and Captain Matchbox took charge at night. Johnny O’Keefe was initially booed (so was the late great Freddie Mercury when Queen headlined in 1974) but became the star of the show. Deep Purple played in 1975, and that was it.

“Deep Purple was expensive and we had problems with rain insurance.

These two things ended it”, says John, but it didn’t finish this Frankston Theatre lighting trained man’s career.

He’s lit the Channel Nine Ballet, the opening of the Sydney Entertainment Centre in the 80’s, the lighting of the trees outside the Arts Centre and

Hamer Hall and the Myers building for ‘Winter in the City’. He’s always loved the notion of art and science working together (he’s also won an award from the Television Society of Australia and was at the helm of the push for the development of the Frankston Marina that was shot down by Labor premier John Cain). “I spent a good few years working on that one. It would have cost $9million then and we’d done all the environmental checks. It’d cost $30million now.”

These days this father of five – he lost his only daughter two years ago to cancer – spends much of his time planet watching and star gazing with his wife Marianne at the Observatory in the Mallee. Those wild days of Sunbury may have gone, but Mr Fowler’s light-filled presence irrepressibly shines on.

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Sarah is a TV and Radio traffic reporter for Sunrise, 7 News Melbourne and Kiis 101.1. Chances are you’ve seen her on television, heard her on radio, queued up with her for a coffee at Bayside Shopping Centre or attended the same school as her in Frankston. That’s because Sarah is a Mornington Peninsula girl, born and bred. But more than that, she’s a proud and passionate advocate of the region who chooses to commute to the city for her media career because she loves the peninsula lifestyle and has family here.

“I definitely don’t love the early starts,” she admits over a coffee at Sofia’s in Frankston. “I don’t know how anyone could love 3am wake-up calls. But I love living here. I love the beach, all the way from Portsea to the city. I’ve travelled all around the world and I don’t think there’s any other place like it.”

Hers is a hectic working week that involves television crosses from the Melbourne Traffic Chopper each

weekday morning between 6am and 9am on Sunrise and in the afternoons at 4.30pm for 7 News Melbourne.

She does radio crosses for Kiis 101.1 every 15 minutes between 5.30am and 9am and 2.30pm-7pm, is an occasional entertainment reporter for Yahoo! 7 Entertainment, a professional voice-over artist, a digital content producer and more. In the chopper, it’s full throttle. “There’s no time for writing scripts, it’s all looking out the window as we’re flying around,’’ she says.

So, what does this local girl do when she switches off on the weekend? “Mum and I go antiquing in Tyabb a lot,” she says. “We live our lives there.” She’s also a big fan of Peninsula Hot Springs, loves a weekend drive down Flinders way and enjoys the local wineries, restaurants and beaches, of course. As for that traffic, that’s a doubleedged sword for this rising star of Australian media: “Sometimes I do get stuck in it myself!” she says.

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Situated on Boneo Rd, Rosebud, Chisholm Mornington Peninsula has a number of professional training spaces including a beauty room, hair salon and health laboratory. Each space offers students essential skills required for successful employment related to their profession.

The beauty room and hair salon are fully equipped spaces that allow students to learn in a real work environment. Students are required to model employment practices during their learning, with both the beauty room and hair salon open to external clients. This helps develop the student’s abilities and provides a valuable service to the local community, a key focus for the campus.

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space from traineeships, full-time, parttime and short courses. The laboratory also benefits from key local industry partnerships and those partners in turn employ a large percentage of students upon completion of their training.

The community based, hands-on campus has all the benefits that a large vocational training institute can offer while remaining true to the needs of the community.

Individuals, small business and industry can be supported by Chisholm for all their education and training needs. Chisholm Mornington Peninsula is located on the corner of Boneo Rd and Henry Wilson Dve in Rosebud, next to Bunnings, phone 5950 2050.

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Jazz & Blues for Queens Birthday Weekend Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival and the line-up is electrifying.

Street corners, bars and restaurants will come alive over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, June 10 – 12, as some of the biggest names in the business hit town and this year there’s also a new Swing & Blues program. The 2015 festival was a huge success, with more than 116 performances in and around Mornington, and this year is set to raise the bar. The full program will feature in next month’s edition of the Mornington Peninsula Magazine as a lift-out so make sure to grab yourself a copy. This year’s festival highlights include: • An intimate Dinner and Show performance ‘May I Be Frank’ with Frank Bennett at The Rocks, Friday June 10;

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• Live and Local Blues Stage at the Grand Hotel, Friday June 10, followed by crowd favourite Soul Sacrifice – The Music of Santana. This 7-piece line-up covers the best of Santana’s 60s/70s classics including ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Evil Ways’ and ‘Smooth’, to name a few; • Vince Jones back by popular demand and performing a brand new set that has never been experienced on the peninsula before, ‘One Night Spent’ at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Saturday June 11. Jones heads to Mornington straight off the back of a sold-out Melbourne International Jazz Festival performance; • Vika Bull with her new and epic stage performance ‘Let’s Get It On, The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye’ at the Grand Hotel, Sunday June 12.

• The amazing ‘Gatsby Swing’will wow guests from 8pm Friday June 10 in the ‘Royal Jazz Club’ at the Royal

Hotel. Enjoy entrée, main & a glass of wine in the dining room from 6.30-8pm.Cheese and sweets will be served roving throughout the night. Dinner and Show $85pp Also returning to the program is the hugely successful ‘After Dark’ series, which this year moves to Mornington Bowling Club and features special guest and consummate jazz musician Andy Vance. Topping off the festival weekend is the back-to-back Swingin’ Blues Afternoon at Beaches of Mornington on Sunday June 12. The afternoon is proudly presented by the Godony family in memory of much-loved local photographer and music lover Hadyn Godony. The Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival runs from June 10 – 12, tickets and full program at www. morningtonjazz.com.au and updates at www.facebook. com/Morningtonjazz. Tickets on sale now.

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Big shoes to fill

BY ANDREA KELLETT

Chris Crewther is the fresh-faced 32-year-old preselected by the Liberal Party to replace retiring Dunkley MP Bruce Billson at the upcoming federal election and he’s under no illusion about the shoes he has to fill. The Frankston business consultant, lawyer and father has put his business on hold to focus on his campaign.

Crewther’s head is full of ideas, issues and statistics about the electorate but his eight-month-old daughter Yasmin - his and wife Grace’s first child - keeps him grounded. His phone is full of family happy snaps and the businessman with two Masters degrees says fatherhood makes him better prepared for public life. “I think you connect with a lot of people who have families,” he says. “Like many families who’ve made this area home, we’ve made this area our home. It’s a great area to raise a family.”

Crewther’s interest in public life started as a teenager thanks to Youth Parliament and it has, he says, stayed with him. He has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, a Master of Laws specialising in International Law and a Master of Diplomacy. He

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The Crewthers live in Frankston and he says voters can expect many things from him, including advocacy for better local infrastructure, better health services, local solutions to the ice scourge, investment in education and more. And returning to that metaphor of shoes, it seems there’s a literal pair Crewther is filling right now too – he plans to run the length of the Dunkley electorate to raise funds for local charity That’s The Thing About Fishing.

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‘The Man in Black’ is back and reloaded after two sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and an 18-month Australia-wide tour.

The acclaimed show, originally starring Tex Perkins narrating the life of Johnny Cash, has won a Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Australian Concert and it is showing at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, June 3.

It stars recording artist Adam Harvey and country music songstress Catherine Britt and together they reveal the tumultuous love story and sing the timeless classics of country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter. Harvey has a career spanning almost 20 years, 500,000 album sales, gold and platinum albums and eight Golden Guitar Awards. He is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists. Britt is an acclaimed singer/songwriter and winner of Female Artist of the Year at the Country Music Association of Australia Awards in Tamworth.

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During the two-hour performance Harvey will perform 20 of Cash’s best-known songs, including ’Ring of Fire’, ‘I Walk the Line’, ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, ‘A Boy Named Sue’, and ‘Jackson’ with his backing band ‘The Tennessee Three’.

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Brighter futures at Fusion

“Homelessness isn’t just about having a home, it’s about having a community or somewhere you belong.”

With those words Steph Byrne sums up what sets Fusion Mornington Peninsula apart from other services supporting young people across the peninsula. It also gives an insight into what drives the people behind the largely volunteer-run service.

Fusion is a national not-for-profit Christian youth and community organisation and it has been offering supported accommodation for Mornington Peninsula’s youth for more than 30 years. Home is an old army barracks in Mt Martha owned by the council, government funding is minimal, most of the workers are volunteers and the impact of their work is often life changing.

The Mornington Peninsula Magazine asked Byrne, from Mt Eliza, what is so special about Fusion that she is prepared to give up her time, full time, for it? “I was doing a degree in political philosophy and doing youth leading and that’s when I met (team leader) Gemma and got a feel for what was going on here,” she explains. “I started volunteering three days a week then I went on the pilgrimage to Uluru and for me that was when I was sold. I sat next to a young man and we became friends and I could see the impact of that. I saw the power of normal people doing extraordinary things in normal moments, like having dinner together.”

Fusion accommodates up to eight young people at a time any most have experienced social isolation, family breakdown, unemployment and more. The ratio of youth

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More than $30K raised for Charity Foundation jockeys, industry executives and footballers have gathered for a Charity Golf Day and Dinner.

More than 104 golfers, racing enthusiasts, AFL players and sponsors of the Melbourne Racing Club gathered at Kingston Heath Golf Club last month to raise money for the MRC Foundation’s first annual Charity Golf Day and Dinner.

The Schweppes team, led by their State Sales Manager Adam Quince, took out overall honours on the day ahead of the Codeware and Foley Durham teams.

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More than $30,000 was raised for the MRC Foundation thanks to some spirited bidding during the dinner auction including a VIP Caulfield Cup experience selling for $10,600. The package features direct helicopter flights to and from the racecourse and a lunch in the Committee Room.

“We are thrilled. It was great to see so many people in the sports industry enjoy the golf and show their charitable side to help raise money for a good cause,” MRC CEO and MRC Foundation board member Brodie Arnhold said.

The money will go towards supporting the Foundation’s three key areas: • Support for the MRC Foundation’s charity partners including OzHarvest, National Jockey’s Trust and Down

Syndrome Victoria; • Helping charitable and community organisations to address societal issues; • Supporting local organisations in the communities around the MRC’s three racecourses (Caulfield, Mornington and Ladbrokes Park) and 13 Pegasus Leisure Group venues.

AFL journalist Mike Sheahan showed off his skills winning the ‘nearest the pin’ competition on the Par 3 (hole 5). This event was proudly presented by Ladbrokes and associate presenter Taylor Made.

The Melbourne Racing Club is a not for profit members club with over 25,000 members across racing and venue businesses. They conduct 68 race meetings annually across three premier Victorian racetracks, Caulfield, Mornington and Ladbrokes Park.

MRC Foundation is the recently established charitable arm of the Melbourne Racing Club.

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ARCHIE MITCHELL, distribution Archie is the magazine’s distribution manager, and he does it with a personal touch, ensuring the magazine is neatly placed at over 2,500 outlets, topping up high traffic ones weekly. He is always finding new outlets and ensuring home delivery walkers get their mags.

MOLLY MITCHELL, sales executive Molly joined the Mornington Peninsula Magazine team in 2010 after completing her secondary studies at Dromana College. She started as publisher’s assistant, where she mastered the intricate procedures involved in producing a beautiful publication like this. Now in her fifth year, Molly has moved into a full-time sales role for the southern peninsula.

ANDREA KELLETT, editor Andrea joined the Mornington Peninsula Magazine team in April as editor after 15 years with News Corp. She has worked in community and daily newspapers as a print and digital journalist, sub-editor and editor. She is a former editor of the Frankston Standard Leader and former journalist and sub-editor with the Geelong Advertiser. She has also worked in corporate marketing roles. She has lived in Mt Eliza for 12 years.

May is a big month at Mornington Peninsula Magazine. We have new faces on the team and our delicious publication showcasing ‘everything we love about the peninsula’ has hit Melbourne!

Mornington Peninsula Magazine is now being delivered to 75 city locations so peninsula-loving Melbournians can enjoy our glossy mag all year round. You’ll find us in cafes and other groovy spots in Elwood, Brighton, St Kilda, Middle Park, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Docklands, Richmond, Malvern, Armadale, South Yarra and Toorak. Mornington Peninsula Magazine continues to be the most sought-after magazine on the peninsula and with 50,000 copies every month home delivered, bulk delivered to more than 2500 outlets, and posted to thousands of subscribers. The Village Mt Eliza Mini Mag is also on the move, now available in Baxter, Somerville, Tyabb and Mt Martha.

Watch this space as more innovations and new projects are on the drawing board in 2016.

Check out our crew left to right: DAISY KIRKLAND, publisher’s assistant & sales support Daisy joined the Mornington Peninsula Magazine in April.

She plays a key role in the publication’s success, liaising with clients and coordinating the busy advertising and

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editorial departments. Daisy grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and completed her year 12 studies along with her Cert IV in Sports & Rec in 2013.

JULIE SAVILLE, sales manager Julie manages the magazine’s dynamic sales team. She worked at Leader Newspapers for eight years and moved to the magazine during its exciting transition from a quarterly publication to a monthly one. Being a lover of food, wine and people, the role suits her perfectly.

BELINDA SCOTT, accounts Belinda has been involved in various print media roles for 30 years. She was born on the peninsula and moved back here to raise her family over 15 years ago.

LISA WALTON, publisher Leaving the peninsula at age 22, Lisa embarked on a career in publishing that has spanned 35 years and three states. Arriving back in 2001, she felt the peninsula needed a magazine to reflect the relaxed, affluent, ecofriendly, produce-passionate vibe of the peninsula. She is the driving force behind the magazine. Former chair of Australian Suburban Newspapers Association (ASNA, Vic). Former Publisher Emerald Hill & Sandridge Times, Richmond Times, City Extra 1980-88; Barfly Cairns & Townsville & Travelling North 1990-95; On The Street, Sydney 1997.

LIZ ROGERS, journalist Liz has been a freelance writer for 25 years. Her work has appeared in The Age, The Melbourne Weekly, The Sunday Herald Sun, Studio for Men, Blue Magazine, Leader Newspapers, Three D World Magazines, Rolling Stone and more. She has written for publicity agencies and has had her short stories published by Random House, Overland and in online magazines. Liz spent her childhood weekends and holidays in Dromana and Sorrento before moving to Mt Eliza as a teenager and now divides her time between the peninsula and Melbourne. She has been with Mornington Peninsula Magazine for six years.

GINA WALTERS, photographer Gina emigrated to Australia from the UK eight years ago with her husband and children. She has since been working as a freelance photographer for businesses across Victoria, as well as creating an art series collection that is showcased at various art shows annually in and around the Mornington Peninsula. Gina takes many of the images that are used in the magazine and enjoys helping local businesses create a strong brand image.

JULIE HAINES (aka Willow), graphic designer Julie is a freelance graphic designer and founder/ director of Willow Creative. Julie has more than 20 years’ experience in retail, marketing management, charity work and graphic design. Her area of expertise is print media, particularly brochures and magazines, flyers and stationery. She has a Bachelor of Business Degree (RMIT) Majoring in Marketing and has lived on the peninsula for five years.

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A gift from Dromana Hub “We just want to say thank you to all the Mums out there. It’s a way that we can give something back to our customers and really, reall just put a smile on people’s faces. We all have Mums and/or children at Centre Management, so we understand the importance of saying ‘Thank You’ to the women in our lives” – Assistant Manager, Brooke Marketing Manage O’Sullivan.

The owners and managers of Dromana Hub Shopping Centre are giving it back to the Mums of Dromana this Mother’s Day. You are invited to visit Dromana Hub (251 Point Nepean Road, Dromana) on Saturday 7th of May to collect your free, fresh and fabulous rose for Mum. Centre Manager, Kerrie and Assistant Marketing Manager, Brooke will be handing out beautiful single roses between 1pm and 3pm.

While you’re there, why not grab a coffee or lunch and explore what our Centre has to offer. With most of our retailers offering Mother’s Day specials, you are bound to find the perfect gift for Mum. We would also like to extend our ‘Thank You’ to all of our customers for their understanding while our Ritchies Supa IGA and Liquor undergo their expansion and

refurbishment. We are working as quickly as possible to unveil a new and exciting look store with even more of the products you have come to know and love at Ritchies Supa IGA Dromana. In the mean time, if you have any questions, or can’t find a product, please ask one of Ritchies friendly staff members for assistance.

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Demonstration and education innovation

BY LIZ ROGERS

Direct Hospitality Supplies in Mornington are experts in supplying commercial and in-house kitchen product to their wide range of clients but that is not all they do.

This innovative kitchen supply wholesaler and retail store takes great pride in providing their clients with information. They offer one-on-one retail client demonstrations that help buyers understand how to get the best out of their kitchen hardware and ultimately increase the longevity of their investment. They also hold on-site commercial workshops in collaboration with experts who offer staff a full review of instructions on equipment such as dishwashers, stoves, grills and fryers.

Chef Michelle, home cook Janene and hotel industry professional Anthony bring over 25 years’ experience to this hospitality industry renowned business. Their premium aftercare service ensures that if you need any further advice on how to operate or maintain your equipment you’ll get it, and if they don’t stock something you’re after, they’ll get that too!

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Racecourse to turn red for MS fundraiser

BY ANDREA KELLETT

Frankston South’s Donna BradleyRobinson will bring a touch of red to the Mornington Racecourse in May when she hosts a special fundraising event supporting research into multiple sclerosis and support services for people living

with the disease.

The 51-year-old will stage the inaugural Scarlet Cup on May 29 and funds raised will support the MS Ambassador program, MS Support Services, MS Connect programs and new MS research projects. It is a cause close to the former police officer’s heart – she has been living with MS for 35 years. Ms Bradley-Robinson was diagnosed at the age of 29 after experiencing symptoms since she was 16 years old. She was forced to give up policing in 2010 as her condition worsened and she now raises funds to support people living with MS. She is also raising funds to bring a special art program for people with MS to the Mornington Peninsula.

The Scarlet Cup is gathering momentum and shaping up as a gala event with Channel 9 ‘Postcards’ presenter Brodie Harper – born and raised on the Mornington Peninsula – confirmed as host, local judges locked in for Fashions on the Field, silent and live auctions planned, a Calcutta horse race, a raffle and more. Scarlet Cup guests will enjoy local food and wine on the day. Bradley-Robinson’s

dress, makeup and hair are all being done by Mornington Peninsula small businesses and she will auction off her red silk 1950s vintage couture gown by Lynne Herring of Gorgeous, and matching millinery by Shara Gillahan Millinery, on the day. “I’ll be live auctioning the dress and hat to guests,” she said.

Multiple sclerosis is an incurable, chronic, and often disabling disease that randomly attacks and scars the protective insulation that surrounds the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord. The progress, severity and symptoms vary and symptoms range from tingling and numbness to paralysis and blindness.

The Scarlet Cup is at the Mornington Racecourse on Sunday, May 29, 12noon - 5pm. Tickets cost $120 each, or $1100 for a table of 10. Dress is race or lounge attire with a touch of red. Full details at www.thescarletcup. com.au THE SCARLET CUP W: www.thescarletcup.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/ TheScarletCup E: donna@thescarletcup.com.au

NBN rolls into town

BY ANDREA KELLETT

Connection, or lack of it, has become something of a buzzword on the Mornington Peninsula, particularly when it comes to mobile phone coverage and the rollout of the National Broadband Network.

Politicians say fast and reliable internet access is on its way, if not already switched on for the lucky minority, and those who live and work in the Dunkley electorate should be feeling a whole lot more connected soon.

Dunkley federal Liberal MP Bruce Billson announced in October that all Dunkley premises were on track to have the NBN delivered by the end of 2017, a “decade earlier and far cheaper than expected under the previous Labor government”. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has also welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement for the rollout across the shire and its detailed construction plans. But what does it all mean?

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of local active connections have been rolled out in parts of Frankston, Karingal, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Mt Eliza and Frankston South. In Mt Eliza, 2705 premises are live with Fibre to the Premises technology, 4404 are under construction with that technology and the rest will have Fibre to the Node technology, with work expected to start in the second half of 2017. Work has started in Mornington, but it is early-stage ground work to prepare the area for the NBN. On the benefits, Victorian nbn spokesman Michael Moore explains: “Once connected, the nbn™ network will present opportunities in education, business, entertainment, health care and sociability and give local businesses and residents the potential to be more productive, more creative, more efficient and more connected for decades to come.”

For more on your connection, NBN Co has a search option on its website www.nbnco.com.au where you can enter your address to find out your NBN status and Telstra has colour-coded maps. If you register your details, NBN Co will notify you by email when you can connect to the network.

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Jade Szonyi, travel blogger, Mum With Wings

Mt Eliza’s Jade Szonyi is a mother of two, an international flight attendant and a travel blogger with a rising Instagram profile. This month marks the first anniversary of the 32-yearold’s blog Mum With Wings (@ mumwithwings) and in that time she has racked up 16,100 Instagram followers. She reflects on how it all happened Tell us about Mum With Wings and how you got those 16,000plus Instagram followers!

I am a local Mornington Peninsula mother of two (Lottie, 6, and Sol, 3) and I have been an international QANTAS flight attendant for more than 10 years. I love looking after families on board and I

was nicknamed the ‘on board nanny’ at QANTAS way before I even had my own children. I LOVE taking my children travelling around the world. Travelling teaches children so much and I believe it to be the best way to learn. My first overseas trip was to Sri Lanka when I was seven and it was a life-changing experience. I started Mum With Wings because my friends and their friends were constantly messaging me and asking for advice before they travelled with their children. So I decided to condense my experiences and knowledge into a blog. I want to encourage more families to travel and not be so scared of the thought. If parents are prepared before the flight, the journey will be much smoother once in the air.

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Social media is an amazing platform for sharing my tips. Mum With Wings has had a great response and has grown very quickly. It has also been a really good creative outlet for me. Before I was a flight attendant I studied Media and Communications at RMIT, I’ve always loved writing and photography, but nothing too technical, it has to be fun! Social media gives me that freedom to not take things too seriously. I reply to every comment and question on my social media channels, I think interacting with my audience has helped it grow, I’ve also done a few things for QANTAS’ social media and an Expedia Blog which gave me huge exposure to a global audience. The content I share does really help families, I think that’s why it’s been well received. I’m a real mum doing what I love. I’ve assisted thousands of families on international flights over the last 10 years and I have learnt from their experiences too. That’s the knowledge I draw from. I also really appreciate what we have here on the Mornington Peninsula and I think like a tourist in my own back yard. I love sharing the best of my home region. The peninsula is such an amazing place for families, I do lots of local reviews and family friendly Mornington Peninsula posts. I often have the opportunity to serve Mornington Peninsula wines when I’m working in first class on board the QANTAS A380 and this makes me so proud of my home.

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I LOVE all our peninsula beaches and our national parks, Seawinds and The Briars, especially in autumn. I love visiting the wineries in Red Hill. Flinders is such a beautiful place. Sorrento. Too many!

I can’t choose. I like mixing it up and exploring different areas. My hammock in my backyard might just be my favourite spot.

Favourite destinations with children?

Hawaii would have to be the most childfriendly place that I have been. Little things like kids’ drinks being served in a takeaway cup with a lid and straw are really big things when travelling with kids. An immigration line with priority for families can be so nice at the end of a long flight. I have loved taking my kids around Europe and the USA. Closer to home we have had amazing adventures in Laos, Thailand and Indonesia.

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month max. I feel like a stay-at-home mum who gets a break in a hotel room in LA or Dubai every now and then. My blog is something I do when I can. I don’t put too much pressure or deadlines on myself to get that done. If the sun is shining I take the kids to the beach. The blog post can wait. I post on my Instagram a few times a day and I like to try to get one new blog post published every week if I can. The content has now built up on the blog and it really is a great resource for me to direct the many questions I receive daily to.

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Smallpox at Portsea Quarantine Station, 1891 Did you know the Mornington Peninsula had a potentially devastating smallpox scare 125 years ago? A ship and its infected crew ran aground 100m off the beach near the Portsea Quarantine Station in 1891.

Peninsula Ship Society president Maurie Hutchinson explains what happened.

Usually a ship’s captain and crew fear their ship being stranded, but when the four-masted barque Kelton ran aground, all were pleased. She had sailed from Glasgow, bound for Rio, on 25 July, 1890, on her maiden voyage. After her cargo was unloaded in Rio, she sailed for New Caledonia but some of the crew had been infected with smallpox. Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease that has now been eradicated thanks to a worldwide vaccination program.

Symptoms first appeared on the fifth day after departure and the disease quickly spread through the crew. One man died

and, at times, two thirds of the crew were ill and unable to work. The worst affected was the captain who was close to death for several weeks. As the Kelton neared Bass Strait the captain decided to bring his vessel into Port Phillip to seek aid.

At 1.30 pm on December 30, 1890, she grounded on sand about 100m off the beach near the quarantine station at Portsea. The next morning she was towed free, anchored off the quarantine station and the seriously ill were taken ashore.

Those who had not yet contracted the disease were vaccinated. Housed at the hospital and cared for by a doctor and nurses from Melbourne, the seriously ill were isolated within a 3m-high corrugated iron fence with spikes cut at the top.

Provisions for those in the isolation area were delivered onto a shelf and a bell was rung to indicate they could be collected without contact between those on either side of the fence. A group of nine constables patrolled the area. There was serious concern in Melbourne as an outbreak of smallpox was greatly feared.

At that time, vaccination was compulsory

in the UK with penalties for those who refused to comply. Many of the Kelton’s crew had therefore been vaccinated and experienced less serious symptoms. After a period of quarantine and fumigation of the vessel, it was granted pratique on January 30 and towed to Williamstown.

The Kelton departed from Port Phillip on March 4 with a full cargo of wheat and arrived at London on June 15, 1891. Her maiden voyage took six weeks short of a year.

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Mentor your way to better business results Here’s an opportunity to improve your business that’s both local and free - the Mornington Peninsula Shire, in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service, is offering fortnightly small business mentoring clinics until October.

They are 45-minute, one-on-one introductory sessions with a small business mentor at the Shire’s Mornington office. Head along with a key idea or two to discuss, bookings essential. A mentor can help you work on your business, rather than just in it; increase your marketing and business planning skills; help you set objectives and direction; improve motivation and confidence; help you increase sales and more.

Visit www.sbms.org.au/ events for session times and availability. Contact the economic development unit on 5950 1446 or business@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Get your ‘visitable’ groove on Learn how to achieve ‘visitability’ and delight your customers at a half-day interactive workshop in Rosebud in June. Jodie Willmer and Robert Nagy from Guest Ready will help you and your team develop practical ‘nocost and low-cost’ improvements to delight your customers and provide outstanding experiences. Learn about visitability, quality customer journeys, exceeding expectations, anticipating the needs of visitors and more. It is ideal if you struggle to understand customer expectations, are confused about ways to engage with some customers or simply want to be inspired with new ideas to increase income from current and potential customers. The workshop is for businesses of all sizes and it is at the Rosebud Council offices (meeting rooms 1&2) on June 9, 9am - 12:45pm.

Cost for non-MPRT Partners is $66 per person.

Contact Ebony at info@tourism. mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 5987 3078.

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Tyrepower - for all your tyre and servicing needs Tyrepower Mornington can satisfy all your tyre, brake and servicing needs as well as check your wheel alignment and batteries.

When it comes to tyres, Tyrepower has the most extensive range in stock and on supply, plus they sell all the leading brands on offer today including PIRELLI, CONTINENTAL, MICHELIN, KUMHO, MAXXIS, TOYO, FALKEN, BF GOODRICH, COOPER, MICKEY THOMPSON and GENERAL GRABBER. Roger and his highly-trained staff are always happy to offer their expert advice on choosing the best tyre for your vehicle.

Purchase a set of tyres and you will

receive a Tyre Service Program to ensure your tyres are rotated and balanced on a regular basis for FREE. Customers can also feel free to have their tyre pressures checked whenever the need arises, as service station devices are often not working or unreliable. Winter is coming, so now it is the best time to have your cooling system, tyres and brakes checked for safety. Why not get the POWER of an all in one treatment with good old-fashioned service at Tyrepower Mornington? Call 5975 1199 to book your service or tyres today.

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Tyrepower Mornington’s fully qualified mechanics can satisfy all your servicing needs! From wheel alignment to general servicing, our experienced mechanics are up to the job. Get the power of all the “all in one” treatment with good old fashioned service at Tyrepower Mornington.

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Three hot tips to reach your customers online Still wrapping your head around social media in your business? Bartercard lists three essentials when it comes to tapping into your market online and leveraging your brand socially.

Choose platforms that support your brand Platforms that fit your brand and feel authentic will always create better results when it comes to attracting followers and converting sales. Retailers rely heavily on imagery and love Instagram, which has 400 million+ users and has expanded its tools to include longer video, but also recently announced an upcoming departure from chronology-based feeds to interaction-based curation.

When it comes to other platforms, Google+ can be effective in reaching technology-focused consumers, while LinkedIn is a stronger choice for the B2B sector (entrepreneur.com). Facebook will support virtually any brand and has approximately 1.49 billion monthly active users world-wide (statistica.com).

Leverage influencers If you are a start-up it can take years to build a base of followers on your own. Tagging a well-followed brand on Instagram that chooses to add you to their feed can reach thousands of followers instantly. Comment, share and repost openly and frequently – you will find other brands will do the same for you.

Use the latest technology to create quality content The best social media marketers are sticklers for quality - this means no pixelated photos and using the latest technology and expertise to make your message stick.

When it comes to images, poor lighting, positioning and styling can all break the formula for a well-shared post and erode the credibility of your brand – research and follow what the best brands are doing to meet the industry standard.

Bartercard is the world’s largest trade exchange with 24,000 members across almost every industry imaginable.

We know small business inside out and work with members to conserve cash flow, attract new customers and grow profits.

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BARTERCARD TRADE FESTIVAL Don’t miss out on this upcoming members-only event.

If you have excess stock to sell and want to book a stand, call Bartercard Mornington Peninsula on 03 9773 8177 or 0410 023 453. Members are invited to attend and shop around using their trade dollars or interest-free line of credit. It’s on Thursday June 9, 2-8pm, at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.

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1. C onnect with likeminded people Search for local networking groups, a meetup.com event or a co-working space and meet others who are also passionate about what they do.

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3. G et in touch with your local council Most councils will have an economic development unit, designed to support local businesses. We’re fortunate to have helpful and supportive teams within the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City councils and they offer a variety of workshops and resources for small businesses. Make the most of them!

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McDonald possum merino knitwear at Sapphire Blue Winter is on our doorstep and now is the time to step out with unique style and enduring warmth.

Coffee & chat Home-made food, reasonable prices, fabulous coffee and service with a smile – that’s the vibe at the Top End Café.

Lisa and Mark took over the space at 328 Main Street last August, refurbished and renamed it and they are earning a reputation as the place where the locals go.

The staff also make a point of getting to know their customers. “A lot of people come back because we’re friendly and we chat to people”, Lisa explains. The Top End Café is open 7.30am-4pm Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch and 9am-2pm Saturdays. Lisa and Mark also cater for functions.

TOP END CAFÉ A: 328 Main St, Mornington T: 5973 5677 FB: www.facebook.com/topendcafe W: www.topendcafe.com.au

Conceived, sourced and crafted within New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes, the McDonald 2016 winter collection provides exacting and sophisticated design.

Made from the world’s finest natural fibres, possum fur, merino wool and mulberry silk, each piece is incredibly soft, gracefully lightweight and sumptuously warm. This is luxury knitwear at its finest and it is available at Sapphire Blue Fashion in Mornington.

SAPPHIRE BLUE FASHION A: Shop 7/216 Main Street, Mornington T: 5976 3707

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Mornington Seafoods is serving up something new cooked fish and chips.

Tony Karamaloudis and his team have added fried, grilled, baked and char-grilled fresh fish, and chips of course, to their fresh fish menu.

It’s a new era, but everything else the shop is renowned for remains the same. Mornington Seafoods sells fresh local, Australian and New Zealand fish and Mr Karamaloudis goes to the fresh fish market daily to select it. “We are still the fresh fish shop but now we also sell cooked fish and chips,” he explains. Mornington Seafoods is also cooking Greek-style fries and char-grilled octopus and calamari.

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TIME FOR A CRUISE Mornington’s largest river and cruise expo is back. The annual Hello Cruise Expo launches in-store at helloworld Mornington Cruise and Travel on May 16 and runs until May 20.

It brings the major ocean and river cruise companies under one roof for five days packed full of information, prizes and special offers. There’s free entry and parking, lucky door prizes, two major prizes, free partner presentations, free partner Q&A sessions, exclusive deals, massive savings and expert tips from nine cruise lines. Guests who book a cruise

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offered by one of the expert partners within seven days of the expo will go into a draw to win a seven-night cruise from an Australian port. Second prize is a full set of Antler luggage. RSVP your expo attendance today in store, by phone or email.

HELLO CRUISE EXPO SESSIONS: MONDAY, MAY 16: Carnival South West Pacific & Australian cruises and Moreton Island; P&O modern Australian cruising; Silversea small luxury ship cruising TUESDAY, MAY 17: Royal Caribbean cruise holidays; Princess Cruises domestic and international cruising

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18: Scenic 5-star Europe River Cruising, the world’s first Discovery Yacht – Scenic Eclipse and South East Asia River Cruising THURSDAY, MAY 19: Holland America’s new Koningsdam; Sunlover Kimberley cruising and Coral Expedition cruises ex Cairns FRIDAY, MAY 20: APT Europe River Cruising, Canada and Alaska small ship cruising and Asia river cruising. helloworld Mornington Cruise and Travel’s experienced staff includes owner/manager Robyn, who has been in the travel Industry since 2000 and has owned the agency

since 2009.

It was formally Harvey World Travel and rebranded in 2013 to helloworld.

The team of five have more than 75 years’ combined travel experience, have travelled to 50 different countries and cruised on 30 ocean cruises and 11 river cruises.

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Built for your lifestyle.

It’s your new home, so you’ll want it to reflect your lifestyle, your tastes and your budget.

At your local G.J. Gardner Homes office, there’s a team of people ready to help you make the right choices. We’ll advise you on the many customisation options that will make your dream home become a unique reality. And we’ll deliver all this choice confirmed and clarified in a fixed price contract.

Building your new home just the way you like it is surprisingly easy.

Come in and visit us to find out more.

Give us a call or drop in for a chat today.

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G.J. Gardner Homes now on the Mornington Peninsula Franchised homebuilder G.J. Gardner Homes has opened an office on the Mornington Peninsula. The owners of the new franchise are director Scott Doughty and business manager Judy Corcoran and both are excited about bringing the strength of the G.J. Gardner brand to the peninsula and high-quality, functional designs to this scenic area.

“Many people are now looking for not only a stylish, practical and comfortable place to live, but also an environmentally responsible home,” Mr Doughty said.

“With access to the latest building technology and 9 star-plus designs already part of GJ’s range, you’re sure to find exactly what you’ve been envisioning.”

Ross Morley, managing director of Victoria and Tasmania for G.J. Gardner Homes, said the varied G.J. offerings would suit the many second and third-home-owner markets along the Mornington Peninsula. “While we have the Prestige range of designs that I feel will appeal to this market, our builds do often incorporate a certain amount of customisation on most clients’ homes, especially those clients who have owned or built a home previously. They know what they want and we like to accommodate,” he said.

If you are interested in speaking with the Mornington Peninsula team about building your next home, visit the Main St office or call to make an appointment on 5975 1122.

G.J. GARDNER HOMES A: 5/234 Main Street, Mornington T: 5975 1122 W: www.gjgardner.com.au

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Leanne Porter has been a local resident since 1970 so she understands exactly what makes this beautiful part of the world so appealing. She has seen its gradual development into a world-class lifestyle location and knows what makes an area and a property worth that bit extra, just as she knows what small improvements you can make to your property to maximise your return.

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Leanne, husband John and daughters Rachel, who runs her own business Eye Love Lashes, and Nicole, who has completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, have a strong affinity with the community. Leanne has sponsored the Mt Eliza Redlegs and the Mt Eliza Bowls Club for many years and donates to many other charities such as Diabetes Australia, The RSPCA, Animals Australia and The Peter McCallum Cancer Clinic, to name a few.

Leanne is a full member of the Mt Eliza Rotary Club and volunteers for the many fundraising events the club holds throughout the year.

Her other interests include horse riding, live theatre, cooking and entertaining at home and trying out different restaurants – especially the wonderful wineries throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

For all your real estate needs in Mt Eliza and across the Mornington Peninsula contact Leanne, who is a fully licenced estate agent, on 0418 106 668 or lporter@barryplant.com.au

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Life just keeps getting better with quality in-home support

Divine, casual and fresh From tempting Tapas to delicious cocktails, desserts, coffee and big breakfasts, Biscottini in Main Street Mornington offers something for everyone.

Owner Elio has been making delicious modern Italian food for around 15 years.

He knows how to make cakes - really fabulous cakes. He creates them in his kitchen at Biscottini and you can order one for your next special event or birthday party just by giving him a call. His cakes are modelled from clients’ personal photos or the vast collection of graphic material he has meticulously sourced.

His menu at Biscottini is divine and the atmosphere is all about casual dining and offering fresh, wholesome food. The inside of the restaurant opens up onto the street creating a fabulous sidewalk dining area for all seasons. Biscottini is fully licensed and you will find the staff are friendly too – it’s just perfect, Bellisimo! Open seven days a week, Friday and Saturday nights for Tapas until 10pm.

BISCOTTINI CAFÉ, BAR AND RESTAURANT A: 157-159 Main Street, Mornington P: 5977 0617 FB: /BiscottiniCafe

Retirement living can be truly wonderful. Yet, if you or someone you love experiences life’s setbacks through illness or injury, everyday activities can become hard. Everyone, regardless of their age and abilities, needs support.

With in-home support, retirees can have the confidence and independence to live the life they choose, in the home they love.

Just Better Care, located in Mornington, is the smart choice for in-home, social and lifestyle support. The service is ideal for anyone who needs a helping hand at home or to enjoy life in the community. Services range from house cleaning to personal care, mobility support or respite for carers.

Connect with the team at Just Better Care for a professional and effective in-home support package, tailored to your needs.

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Sizzling makeover for stylish salon The doors have opened on a serious makeover at boutique Mornington hair and beauty salon Amicus Hair & Beauty and the result is simply sizzling.

Owners Donna and Maria have raised the bar in luxury and attention to detail with their contemporary styling and luxury inclusions. The space is floor-to-ceiling ‘wow’ with custom-made recycled timber benches, luxurious leather chairs, matching basins and gorgeous mirrors.

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Four treatment rooms have been converted to space for hair, including a unique private ‘treatment room’ where clients receive complimentary mini massages at the basin while relaxing to the sounds of classical music.

Natural timbers feature throughout and that, Donna explains, complements Amicus Hair & Beauty’s commitment to natural, plant-based products.

The boutique salon started with four chairs and three staff two years ago and today has 15 chairs and 12 staff. Their experienced stylists offer clients a sensory journey that includes mini massages with hand-picked chakra oils and an Aveda welcome tea on arrival.

It’s fresh, it’s hot and it’s redefining the hair and beauty salon experience on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Your journey will then continue with a complimentary blow wave and receive a $20 voucher to redeem on Aveda face and body products.

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Fresh cool vibe at YOMG If you think the team at Yo My Goodness Frozen Yogurt Mornington chills out as the cooler months kick in, think again! YOMG switch things up with seasonal flavours and toppings to match.

As manager Steph Manuel explains, it’s when the winter frozen yoghurt vibe turns up the party. “We keep the good stuff coming all winter long,’’ she says.

“We look at deeper, more indulgent flavours during winter.

Who doesn’t love chocolate?”

Yo My Goodness launched in 2013 and has expanded to locations now in Mornington, Mordialloc, Mentone, Malvern, Glen Waverley and Cairns.

Theirs is a fresh, cool vibe and a passion for all things goodness, open 11am- late.

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No nasties at Bulk Whole Foods Did you know that what you put on your skin ends up in your body?

With so many lotions and potions, plus lots of “clever” advertising out there, it can be difficult to know what to choose, right? The team at Bulk Whole Foods felt the same way. It seemed the more they learnt about the chemicals contained in everyday hair, skin and body care products the scarier it got! So Bulk Whole Foods decided to put together a range of all their favourite ‘no-nasties’ products to take the guess work out of it for you.

Founder and owner of Bulk Whole Foods and the Bulk Whole Foods Market Bibi

Lafleur is excited to share this knowledge via an upcoming workshop, to be held in Mornington. Bulk Whole Foods will also share all their tips to transition to a more natural, chemical-free way, and ultimately improve the health of you and your family.

Join them on Thursday May 26, 6.30pm, at the Somerville Store. Call 5977 7316 to book. For more information visit www. bulkwholefoodsmarket.com.au or visit them on Facebook.

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Quality eye wear is not just about clarity of vision.

Main Street Eyecare knows you want to look great too!

Owner Kay Tyrie has been in the optical industry for around 30 years and has owned Main Street Eyecare for 16 of those. She offers her clients real choice when it comes to selecting their glasses. Kay explains: “We offer stylish spectacles with a difference.

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frames by Australian designers Paul Taylor and Jono Hennessy combine vibrant colours and shapes with premium materials and designs. We also offer bespoke frames from Roger Henley, who will custom-make a unique pair of spectacles just for you from traditional to star-shaped frames with diamantes. We work hard to help our clients choose unique spectacles with premium quality lenses that represent each person’s personality” - and personality is just what you’ll get at Main Street Eyecare, whether you want funky acetate or superlight rimless.

“Eye wear can be as individual as you are”, continues Kay. “They are the ultimate accessory that can be changed according to your mood or how you wish to present yourself to the world. A new pair of glasses is like an instant facelift!” Stop by Main Street Eyecare to see how you can change your look or have a thorough eye check. There are three optometrists instore available for appointments.

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Winter has arrived With most of their beautiful stock now in store, it’s a good time to pop into Fiona’s of Mornington.

See Brie for special offers Hair on Barkly has a fresh pair of hands and new team member Brie Simpson is a pocket rocket full of passion for her craft.

Brie’s fresh approach might be all you need for a funky new do that makes you feel like a brand new you. Brie is a fully qualified stylist and has completed several senior advanced courses, including advanced cutting and long-hair-up dos. She comes from a leading salon in rural Victoria where she gained a wealth of knowledge during her four-year apprenticeship. She has been qualified for two years. Her foiling/colouring technique is top class and she’s a hit with the kids. Book to see Brie in the month of May and receive a FREE VIP gift pack. Brie joins the very successful team at Hair on Barkly with Carly, Nonie and Emma, pictured.

HAIR ON BARKLY A: Shop 3/74 Barkly St, Mornington T: 5975 2397 W: www.haironbarkly.com.au

New to the store this season is Aldomartins, an amazing knitwear range out of Barcelona. Also returning to Fiona’s are a couple of old favourites including Marilyn Seyb knitwear and Canadian range Joseph Ribkoff, which specializes in dresses for all women.

Fiona’s new season Olga Berg clutches are also in store and are the perfect complement to any outfit, as are their beautiful range of Italian shoes and boots.

Now is a good time to layby your winter staples so they can be paid off before the winter chill hits Main Street. Mela Purdie is also stocked up for when the travel bug calls and it’s time escape the winter

Aladdin’s cave of treasures Shopping on Main Street Mornington is a vibrant experience thanks to eclectic shops like Ideas by the Bay.

months! Erica, Victoria and Suzie are looking forward to welcoming you instore soon at Fiona’s of Mornington.

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This much-loved store towards the water end draws visitors from across Melbourne looking for that special gift, souvenir, specialty kitchenware item and more.

Sisters Debbie and Fiona took over Ideas by the Bay five years ago and have stocked it full of beautiful things.

Browse through high-end cookware, bake ware, knives, cutlery, kitchen gadgets, greeting cards, books, aprons and more. It is an Aladdin’s Cave of treasures, unique to Mornington and worth a visit.

IDEAS BY THE BAY A: 34 Main St, Mornington W: www.ideasbythebay.com.au T: 5977 0708 FB/ www.facebook.com/IdeasByTheBay

Mela Purdie MEL Australia Joseph Ribkoff Marilyn Seyb Moss & Spy Ginger & Smart Loobie’s Story - NZ Sabatini - NZ Very Very Twinset – Italy Aldomartins - Barcelona (pictured) And Many More….

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As autumn draws to a close and we turn our attention to all things winter, and of course the lifestyle limitations of seaside cooler climes – now serves as the perfect time to highlight to Mornington locals the importance of supporting our vibrant strip shopping centre and our local traders.

We know that the cold, wet and windy weather is just around the corner. As a local outdoor shopping strip that can mean hard times for our local businesses. Winter weather means less locals meandering sunny streets, less weekday visitors, and holidays over, there is no better time to highlight the shop local message.

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- supporting jobs, supporting business, supporting your community – so before you shop, eat and spend this Winter, Think Local First!

There’s plenty happening in and around Mornington this Winter. Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival is taking over the town June 10-12 in a celebration of all things arts, culture and heritage; the Wednesday market is getting bigger and better every week with more new stall holders to discover, and the Mornington Farmers Market held on the second Saturday of every month, is still your ultimate destination for organic and local produce fresh from paddock to plate!

In celebration of winter the Mornington Chamber of Commerce has created ‘Destination Mornington’ which will

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launch on June 1, 2016 and run for three months over winter. ‘Destination Mornington’ will showcase the best Mornington has to offer with over 100 super specials, deals and promotions offered by our local businesses.

In June we will feature everything we love about Mornington’s’ bars, restaurants and cafes, in July you’ll be tempted to try some of the best wellbeing and beauty trends available throughout town, and in August discover the latest fashion and lifestyle trends to take you right through the end of

winter and into our beautiful spring!

You will find everything you need on our Facebook/MainStreetMornington and on the website www.mainstreetmornington. com.au With over 350 businesses in Main Street Mornington you have everything you need right on your doorstep. There really is no reason to shop anywhere else!

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Jazz & Blues Festival just so damn good!

Organisers of the Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival have nailed the line-up for the 2016 event and multi-ARIA nominee Frank Bennett kicks it off at The Rocks on Friday, June 10. As they say on their Facebook page, that’s #jazz news that’s #toogood!

Bennett’s uncanny ability to recapture the magic of Sinatra in concert has made him one of the most popular

and sought after entertainers in Australia today.

Soul singer Vika Bull is expected to draw a crowd to her performance ‘Let’s Get It On –The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye’ at the Grand Hotel Sunday June 12.

Likewise, Australia’s leading jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, who will perform at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

FABULOUS ACTS YOU CANNOT MISS book online now Vika Bull with her new and epic stage performance ‘Let’s Get It On, The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye’ Grand Hotel, Sunday June 12 Vince Jones back by popular demand with a brand new set never been experienced on the peninsula, ‘One Night Spent’ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Saturday June 11

Soul Sacrifice-The Music of Santana, incl ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Evil Ways’ & ‘Smooth’ Grand Hotel, Friday June 10

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on Saturday, June 11.

Between Friday and Sunday there are more than 40 performances available for you to experience, ranging from intimate Jazz dinner shows to dance floor take over swing and blues sessions.

Whatever takes your fancy, the 2016 festival has something for everyone, even kids’ entertainment on the street from 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday!

The inaugural Mornington Winter Jazz Festival was held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in 2013 and has grown from strength to strength as an event that showcases the world-class food and wine, art and heritage of Mornington. It draws crowds from across Melbourne and beyond for a vibrant long weekend of great music – peninsula style.

Head over to the facebook page /MorningtonJazz for the latest festival updates and view all the artist profiles now on the dedicated festival website.

Tickets On Sale Now www.morningtonjazz.com.au

‘May I Be Frank’ with Frank Bennett at The Rocks, Friday June 10

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Carnegie Hall comes to the peninsula, with love letters The world-class Hamer and Friends quartet will perform on Sunday, May 15, at the Peninsula Community Theatre, hosted by the Peninsula Music Society. The internationally

renowned artists are Rebecca Chan (violin), Michael Dahlenburg (cellist and conductor), Stefanie Farrands (viola) and guest artist Zoe Black (violin), who is fresh from a triumphant debut last September with partner Joe Chindamo (keyboard) at Carnegie Hall, New York.

The captivating program includes Leos Janacek’s ‘Intimate Letters’ inspired by his passionate relationship with Kamila Stosslova; Brahms’ ‘String Quartet No 2 in A minor’; and Beethoven’s ‘String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3’. This is the perfect way to spend an autumn Sunday.

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Vibrant celebration for Jubilee year

Laughter, reflections and recognition – that was the theme of a vibrant celebration held to mark U3A Mornington’s Jubilee Year on April 13. Hundreds of members and volunteers, past and present, filled the Peninsula Community Theatre to celebrate the volunteer-run organisation’s 25th year. The event also featured the launch of a history book tracing the local U3A’s 25 years, titled ‘Shelbourne to Currawong’.

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Guests enjoyed a performance by the U3A Mornington Choir, a fan dancing class display and afternoon tea featuring a birthday cake made of cupcakes iced in the U3A’s colours. The other ‘icing on the cake’ was the sight of president Tom Jeavons and past presidents Hans Eisen, Peter Harris, Peter Sas and Hans Van Der Sluys cutting the cake together to mark the milestone.

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Manyung Gallery

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48 years and Manyung is moving!

The marvellous Manyung Gallery has been located in the old castle building on Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza since 1968. For almost a half century this haven for the creative has been a key contributor to the art community. Local, interstate launched and thousands of paintings and sculptures have changed hands.

Owners David and Sharyn Wemyss-Smith explain. “High rent and occupancy costs have made the site no longer viable. It’s a shame to leave such an iconic art environment, but we need to remain a viable art business.”

A new Manyung will be launched at 60 Mount Eliza Way, Mt Eliza in early May to continue the brand’s presence in Mt Eliza. This site and the other Manyung galleries located in Sorrento and Malvern, will be supported by a centrally located ‘Art Warehouse’ being established in Mornington.

“Manyung Gallery will remain at the forefront of presenting affordable, high quality Australian artworks and sculpture”, continues David.

The first exhibition at the new gallery, timing tba soon, will feature Japanese artists, jewellers and poets [ with a book signing ] .....a new cultural exposure for Mt Eliza.

The group will be setting up Pop Up galleries in targeted suburbs of Melbourne and will continue its consolidation in Singapore, participating in its ninth exhibition in April.

The mobile gallery service will operate from 60 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza.

Come one, come all.

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Ria Brenchley

Exhibition opens among the vines Ria Brenchley’s ‘Peninsula Roaming’ art exhibition opening at Phaedrus Estate winery was a lovely success. Brenchley had a great crowd turnout, the weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed the wine and cheese. More than half the paintings were sold at the opening. The exhibition continues weekends, 11am-5pm, at Phaedrus Estate, 220 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc, until May 22. Photos: Tricia Ziemer.

Peninsula Roaming

An exhibition of recent paintings by Ria Brenchley Phaedrus Estate, 220 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc.

Weekends only, 11am to 5pm, until May 22, 2016. All welcome.

Enquiries: Ria Brenchley 0410 401 241 e: rialityworks@bigpond.com fb: Ria Brenchley artist

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Vibrant colours will feature in Whistlewood Gallery’s Winter Salon exhibition over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

More than 80 paintings by leading Aboriginal artists and rising stars from five regions will be on show, selected by Whistlewood curators Susan McCulloch OAM and Emily McCulloch Childs. They include multi-hued paintings of women’s ceremonies by Utopia artists Emily Pwerle, Barbara Weir and Charmaine Pwerle; jewel-like landscapes and bush medicine stories by Ampilatwatja artists of the Eastern desert; glowing works by Western desert artists from Yuendumu and Papunya; new canvases by leading artists of the APY Lands; and striking monochromatic and pastel-coloured paintings.

For the unique Art Parade presentation that opens the exhibition, works will be grouped into themes according to colour and paraded while Ms McCulloch provides commentary. “For many people the range

of colours used by Aboriginal artists is a revelation,” she explains. “Many of the artists live in very arid areas - but even there the colours of the land, sky, trees and salt plains is of dazzling intensity.”

“Many colours also have special meanings for Aboriginal people and you see this in paintings as well. I remember the response of one leading artist from the Western desert years ago when I asked him why the painters in his community had come to use so many brilliant colours.

He laughed as though it was really obvious, gestured widely and said ‘look, look! Colour is all around us’.”

The Art Parade is on Saturday, June 11, at 2.30pm, places limited and bookings essential at www.mccullochart.eventbrite. com.au Exhibition open Sunday, June 12, and Monday, June 13,10.30am - 4pm.

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Brilliant colours of Aboriginal art to feature at Whistlewood

Summer Salon + Art Parade January 16-26, 2016

Winter Salon + Art Parade Queen’s Birthday Weekend June 11 - 13 An exhibition of new Aboriginal art featuring the diversity of vibrant colour in the art of the Central, Western & Eastern Deserts, Utopia, the Pilbara and the APY Lands.

Opening with a unique Art Parade with informative commentary on 70+ works by Susan McCulloch OAM. ART PARADE Saturday June 11 at 2.30 pm Places limited & bookings essential Book online: mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au Or as below EXHIBITION OPEN Sunday June 12 + Monday June 13 10.30am - 4pm

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A happy 21st birthday for the Frankston Arts Centre It has been 21 years since the Frankston Arts Centre, formerly known as the Frankston Cultural Centre, opened on May 20, 1995, by then Prime Minister Paul Keating.

May is the centre’s official birthday month and visitors and community members are invited to help celebrate this momentous event. A celebration cocktail is available to mark the occasion as well as a memorabillia wall with a special area for the public to leave birthday messages.

The Frankston Arts Centre’s construction was a much anticipated process and took 20 years to plan. The project included the library, toy library and an underground car park, and cost approximately $18.5 million, funded primarily by Frankston Council, with additional funding from federal and state governments. The community also worked hard to raise a further $1 million, allowing vision to become reality.

Over the past 21 years, the centre has welcomed many wonderful Australian and international performers as well as a plethora of renowned theatrical companies to the stage. Aside from this, many high-calibre local theatre companies including PLOS Musical Productions, Panorama Theatre and Frankston Music Society have performed annually at the centre. Treading the same boards as the

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Piers Lane national tour comes to Frankston

One of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pianists, Piers Lane, is coming to the Frankston Arts Centre in May as part of a national tour titled Chopin by Candlelight.

professionals, many first-time performers from local schools and community groups have taken their first tentative steps into the spotlight on the stage, some of whom have gone on to forge strong careers in the entertainment industry.

So, after 21 years, thousands of events and millions of patrons, there are so many stories to celebrate. Visit the centre or visit the Facebook page and enjoy a trip down memory lane.

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An intricate mesh of slapstick theatre, astonishing circus skills and powerful storytelling through dance.

Award winning playwright Felix Nobis has created a fast paced and funny play about life beyond the city.

One of the best-selling books of all time comes to life! Let your imagination take flight with this beautiful adaption from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Wednesday 15 June, 8pm

Tickets: $30 – $52 Photograph: Sarah Walker

Warning: Frequent coarse language.

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Tickets: $20 – $25

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It presents an opportunity to hear from one of the world’s greats in the glow of candlelight. Piers Lane is the artistic director of both the Australian Festival of Chamber Music and the Sydney International Piano Competition and he has performed in the world’s great concert halls. Chopin by Candlelight will feature a variety of works, including Fantasie in F minor Op. 49, Etude in E major Op 10. No. 3 (Tristesse), Bacarolle Op. 60, and Polonaise in F sharp minor.

“Chopin remains unsurpassed as a composer for the piano. He knew how to make the instrument sing at its lyrical best. The music speaks eloquently to people everywhere of the beauty, the heartbreak, the dance, the yearning, the rhythm, the soul, of life itself,” Lane explains.

The recital is presented by Andrew McKinnon and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

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THROUGHOUT MAY T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Tours 1385 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge; 11am-1pm; tickets $49 per person, bookings essential; www. tgallant.com.au; 5931 1300

Southern Peninsula Players Presents: August: Osage Country Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud; Bookings essential www.spptheatre.com/ upcoming-productions/

UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 22 Peninsula Roaming exhibition by Ria Brenchley weekends, 11am – 5pm; M: 0410 401 241; Phaedrus Estate, 220 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc; ialityworks@bigpond.com

SATURDAY MAY 7 Crowns & Gowns 6pm; Morning Star Estate, 1 Sunnyside Rd, Mt Eliza; Tickets www.stickytickets.com.au

UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 29 Perry Fletcher – 70 A Journey So Far highlighting Diversity Oakhill Gallery, 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington; 5973 4299; www. oakhillgallery.com.au UNTIL JUNE 3 Mirka at Merricks II Merricks General Wine Store; 3460 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Merricks; 8:30am-5pm; 5989 8088; www.mgwinestore.com.au UNTIL JULY 2016 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society talk & telescopic viewing The Briars, Mt Martha; 1st Friday of the month; 8pm; 0419 253 252; welcome@mpas.asn.au

Native Gardening for Wildlife 9:30am-12pm; Frankston South Community & Rec Centre, 55 Towerhill Rd, Frankston; Bookings essential; 1300 322 322; www.frankston.vic. gov.au/Environmental Events Balnarring Hub Mother’s Day 3050 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring; 10am-12noon Dromana Hub Mother’s Day 217251 Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana; 1-3pm

Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society talk & telescopic viewing at The Briars, Mt. Martha 1st Friday of month; 8pm; 0419 253 252; welcome@mpas.asn.au UNTIL-AUGUST 20 Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Brooklands of Mornington; 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington; Cassandra Birt 5973 9200; www. brooklandsofmornington.com.au UNTIL NOVEMBER Spirit Appreciation Nights The Milbri - Espresso, Restaurant & Bar; 1183 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud; 5982 3901; www.themilbri.com.au; www.facebook.com/themilbri

MPVA Winter Winery Walk 9am or 10am start; Check in at Lindenderry, 142 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill; Tickets $50; www.mpva.com.au; 5989 2377

Peninsula Paper Craft Fair Connect Church, 6 Bray St, Hastings; 10am – 4pm; 0438 356 837: papercraftfair@ gmail.com Handmade Sausage Cooking Experience Green Olive At Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge; 9am; 5989 2992; www. greenolive.com.au/cook Journey Through the World of Tea Frankston Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston; 10:30am to 12noon; www. frankston.vic.gov.au SUNDAY MAY 8 The Wedding Reception Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington; Tix $89 per person, Bookings essential 5973 9200 Mothers Day Lunch Bookings essential; The Long Table 159 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South; 5989 2326; www.thelongtable.com.au

FRIDAY MAY 6 Music On The Hill – Ben Salter & Leah Senior Bookings essential; www. MICF Comedy Roadshow 8pm; musiconthehill.com.au a cr ea t ive p en in Tickets s u l a.$38-$45; . . ar t sFAC;&9784 c u1060; l t u re www.thefac.com.au FRIDAY MAY 6 – SUNDAY MAY 15

Crib Point Community Market 8am-2pm; 7 Park Rd, Crib Point; 5983 9888; market@ cpch.org.au; facebook.com/ crib-point-community-market

Composting and Worm Farming Masterclasses Ebdale Community Hub & Learning Ctr, Ebdale St, Frankston; compost 9:30am, worm farms 11am; www.frankston.vic.gov.au

MONDAY MAY 9 National Neighbourhood House & Volunteer week 12pm-1.30pm offering a soup and slice lunch; Call 5984 3360 for full details; www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com

SUNDAY MAY 15 Bel Canto Choir world premiere ‘Maiden Voyage’ Mary Hearing Hall, Toorak College, Old Mornington Rd, Mt Eliza; $20 adults, $15 conc; 9787 5383; www.thebelcantochoirmteliza. wordpress.com

TUESDAY MAY 24 International Cool Climate Wine Show Public Tasting Mornington Racecourse, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington; 6pm-8pm; www. coolclimatewineshow.org.au

TUESDAY MAY 10 Piers Lane: Chopin by Candlelight 8pm; $65-$75; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au WEDNESDAY MAY 11 Sleep Settling 7-12 Months Botany Park Maternal & Child Health Centre, 53 Lyrebird Dve, Carrum Downs, 10am-12pm www.frankston.vic.gov.au THURS MAY 12- FRIDAY MAY 13 Cruden Farm Open Day Weekend 60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin; 9:30am-2:30pm; 9789 1676.

Effective Business Networking Frankston Council’s Acacia Room, 30 Davey St, Frankston; 6pm to 8pm; www.frankston.vic.gov.au FRIDAY MAY 13 – SUNDAY JULY 3 Eventide - Print Exchange Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington; Tuesday – Sunday; 10am-5pm; 5975 4395; www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au FRIDAY MAY 13 Wuthering Heights 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Frankston Arts Centre; 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au The Amy Winehouse Show ‘Back to Black’ Grand Hotel, 124 Main Street, Mornington; 8pm; 5975 2001; www. grand.net.au FRIDAY MAY 13 – SUNDAY JULY 7 Country and Western Landscape Re-Imagined Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington; open Tuesday –Sunday; 10am-5pm; 5975 4395; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au SATURDAY MAY 14 The Art of Wood Fired Pizza Cooking Experience 1180 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge; 9am-1pm; 5989 2992; www. greenolive.com.au/cook Legends Of The Southern Land

RSPCA Millions Paws Walk 2016 Hastings Foreshore; Register at millionpawswalk.com.au Hamer & Friends 4:30pm; PCT, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; Tix 9789 8392; www.pmsmusic.asn.au Mornington Railway Heritage Steam Train Trip from Moorooduc to Mornington; departs Moorooduc 11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm; 1300 767 274; www.morningtonrailway.org.au Advanced Workshop Roses Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana; 10am-11:30am; bookings essential 5623 6827.

Cavalcade of Transport Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Mornington; 10am-5pm; 9890 0524; www.aomc.asn.au MONDAY MAY 16 - FRIDAY MAY 20 Hello Cruise Expo in-store at helloworld Mornington Cruise & Travel; 63 Main Street, Mornington; 5975 3355; mornington@helloworld.com.au ChardonMay Polperro Wines, 150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill; 7pm-11pm; 5989 2471.

THURSDAY MAY 19 Georgie Bass Cookery Class ‘My Love Affair with France’ Georgie Bass Cafe & Cookery Flinders Hotel, Cook St, Flinders; 2-4pm; 5989 0201.

SATURDAY MAY 21 National Trust Open Day The Briars Historic Homestead; Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha; 10am – 3pm; 5974 3686; the.briars@mornpen.vic.gov.au; www. nationaltrust.org.au/places/the-briars Skate and BMX Competition Mt Eliza Skate Park, Wooralla Dve, Mt Eliza; 11am – 5pm; 5975 3114; www. facebook.com/impaktfreeza The Look of Love Cube 37, 27-37

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TUES MAY 24 - TUESDAY JUNE 28 Newborn Communications Banyan Fields Maternal and Child Health Centre, 90A Cadles Rd, Carrum Downs; 10am-12noon; www. frankston.vic.gov.au Biodiversity and the Law Frankston Football Club, Plowman Place, Frankston; 7pm-8:30pm; www. frankston.vic.gov.au WEDNESDAY MAY 25 Celebrate Your Ageless Goddess!

Peninsula Hot Springs (Moroccan Tent), 140 Springs Lane, Fingal; 9:30am - 12:30pm, 0424 261 171; www.vibrantliveswellbeing.com Sorrento connected Garden 3:45pm-5pm; 5984 3360; sorrentocommunitycentre.com FRIDAY MAY 27 Tex Perkins & Charlie Owen Grand Hotel Mornington, 124 Main St, Mornington; 8pm-11:45pm; 5975 2001; www.grand.net.au/index.php/ tex-perkins-and-charlie-owen International Cool Climate Wine Show Awards Dinner Mornington Racecourse, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington; 7pm; 0439 084 467; www.coolclimatewineshow.org.au SATURDAY 28 MAY Beleura Hill Pre-School 50th Birthday Celebration Beleura Hill Pre-School, 32 Amelia Ave, Mornington; 11am-2pm; 5975 3300; www.beleurahillpreschool.com.au SUNDAY MAY 29 The Scarlet Cup Charity Luncheon Mornington Racecourse; 12noon 5pm; Tickets $120, $1100 for table of 10; www.thescarletcup.com.au Lee Kernaghan Frankston Arts Centre; cost: Full $69.90, $64.20, U’12 $49.90; T: 9784 1060; www. thefac.com.au TUESDAY MAY 31 The Voice of Frankston 2016 Beach

162, 160-162 Beach St, Frankston; 6pm; www.frankston.vic.gov.au Information Session with the Principal Woodleigh School, Woodleigh Campus, 485 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South; 7:30pm; bookings required; 5971 6100; woodleigh.vic.edu.au WEDNESDAY JUNE 1 Campus Tours @ Penbank ECC-Y6 9.30am; bookings required, T: 5971 6100; Penbank Campus, 460 Tyabb-Moorooduc Rd, Moorooduc; woodleigh.vic.edu.au Campus Tours @ Minimbah ECC-Y6 11.30am; bookings required, T: 5971 6100; Minimbah Campus, 3 Minimbah Court, Frankston; woodleigh.vic.edu.au THURSDAY JUNE 2 Campus Tours @ Woodleigh Y7-12 9.15am; bookings required, T: 5971 6100; Woodleigh Campus, 460 Tyabb-Moorooduc Rd, Moorooduc; woodleigh.vic.edu.au Eagles Tribute 8pm; Full $45, Conc $40; Frankston Arts Centre; P: 9784 1060; www.thefac.com.au THURS JUNE 2 - MONDAY JUNE 6 Taste of Sorrento Ocean Beach Road Sorrento; 10am – 6pm; www. tasteofsorrento.com.au FRIDAY JUNE 3 The Man in Black-The Johnny Cash Story Frankston Arts Centre, 8pm; www.thefac.com.au p 9784 1060 SATURDAY JUNE 4 ‘Body & Soul’ : Figure Drawing Exhibition Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington Tyabb Rd, Mornington; 11am-4pm; gold coin donation; 5973 4299; www.oakhillgallery.com.au.

FRI JUNE 10 – SUNDAY JUNE 12 Mornington Winter Jazz & Blues Festival Mornington; tickets www. morningtonjazz.com.au; updates www. facebook.com/Morningtonjazz.

SAT JUNE 11 - MONDAY JUNE 13 2016 Winter Wine Fest 5989 2377; menu at www.mpva.com.au Winter Salon + Art Parade WHISTLEWOOD | Art Consultancy + Private Gallery 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham; art parade June 11, 2.30pm, seats limited & bookings essential at mccullochart. eventbrite.com.au; exhibition June 12 & 13, 10:30am-4pm; www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

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Mother’s Day Hi Tea Boneo Maze; 11:30am – 1pm; 95 Limestone Rd, Fingal; 5988 6385 or www. boneomazeandminigolf.com.au/ attractions/whats-on.html

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Key influencers enjoy a unique experience on the Mornington Peninsula In April Peninsula Hot Springs collaborated with a variety of local businesses and invited six key influencers to the region to experience some of the wonderful activities the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

The key influencers indulged in a delicious dinner at The Milbri in Rosebud and enjoyed a cosy night’s sleep in Happy Glamper tents at Capel Sounds foreshore.

The group were woken early by Danielle from MP Experience who drove the group to Peninsula Hot Springs where they watched the sunrise from the hilltop pool in the Bath House. After enjoying breakfast in the Spa Dreaming Centre, the group were driven to Lindenderry Estate where they wandered around the beautiful gardens before indulging in a five-course meal with matched wines.

After lunch the group meandered along Sorrento Main Street and shopped in some of the beautiful boutiques in Sorrento Village, before embarking on a unique Bongo Transit tour of some of Sorrento’s most historic sights. After their Bongo adventure, they watched the sunset on Sorrento back beach while enjoying dinner at All Smiles. After a big day of exploring the Mornington Peninsula the group ended the weekend relaxing by the fire in their luxurious rooms at Lindenderry. View more images from the action-packed weekend by viewing #diningbywater on Instagram.

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Peninsula Hot Springs will host a special ‘dine and bathe’ event in support of their official partner Arthritis & Osteoporosis Victoria on Wednesday, June 1. The package includes dinner, a glass of wine, bathing in the Spa Dreaming Centre and a 30-minute talk by Amanda Sobey, who will share her challenging experiences of living with limited functions of muscular mobility.

The event is $85pp and $40 from each ticket will be donated to Arthritis & Osteoporosis Victoria. To book visit http://bit.ly/AOVdine PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS T: (03) 5950 8777 W: www.peninsulahotsprings.com FB: Facebook.com/Peninsulahotsprings Instagram.com/peninsulahotsprings

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Mental Health Australia and Peninsula Hot Springs: - 'a natural friendship' Peninsula Hot Springs has become the first Corporate Friend of Mental Health Australia, supporting the peak body in its mission to create the best mental health system in the world.

“Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) has a deep and fundamental desire to improve the wellbeing of Australians and connects well with the work of Mental Health Australia,” Mental Health Australia’s CEO, Frank Quinlan said at the launch of the partnership. Mental Health Australia is the peak charity organisation representing the mental health sector in Australia, representing national service providers and advocacy organisations including beyondblue, headspace, Lifeline and ReachOut, while also facilitating a voice for local organisations and people who live with mental illness.

“We work tirelessly to provide frank and fearless advice to government and the sector, building connection, relationships and facilitating a voice for those who live with mental illness every day. Only a truly independent organisation can push for the creation of a new mental health system, one we need and deserve. Our friendship with the Hot Springs helps us to do just that, we are proud to be associated with them.” Peninsula Hot Springs Global & Community Relationship Manager Yuki Davidson said the partnership “signifies the PHS

commitment to tangible and active involvement in improving mental health in Australia.” “This friendship with Mental Health Australia is natural evolution of our wellbeing program and third stage in PHS growth, where mental and physical wellbeing has been a primary driver to our wellness destination for over 10 years”. Peninsula Hot Springs CEO and co-founder Charles Davidson said: “Peninsula Hot Springs welcomes more than 440,000 guests each

year seeking relaxation, escape and time out. Our PHS purpose statement is ‘to create experiences where people relax in nature and connect with the deep well of their being’ - the Mental Health Australia Friendship now signifies our involvement beyond creating the beneficial experiences, to include PHS advocacy, education and research for both mental and physical wellbeing”. “Recent collaborative research with RMIT university at PHS has demonstrated that hot springs bathing

has a community role, our hot pools are not merely provider of relaxation and wellbeing. We are increasingly being recognised as a destination for regular therapy of balneology for everything from back pain to depression,” Mr Davidson said.

“RMIT research shows us that visitation to PHS has major results for many who report they have stress, anxiety or depression. Among the nearly 4000 regular visitors surveyed, ‘significant relief’ was reported by 38% of those who said they had depression and 48% of those who said they had stress/anxiety. “The Peninsula Hot Springs extended family recently had an intimate insight into, and hold a sincere empathy for, the devastation mental illness can cause. This is sadly common in Australian workplaces. We have a solid commitment to mental health for all of our 250+ staff, our guests, and the wider community – we encourage other businesses to also consider what they can do to ensure healthy staff and healthy communities.”

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Accredited exercise physiologist and pre/post natal exercise specialist, PACE health management

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The benefits of exercise pre, during and post pregnancy While most women shy away from exercise during pregnancy, there are significant benefits to be found by implementing a specific exercise program, which takes into account stage of pregnancy and your past exercise levels. Numerous research studies have led to evidence-based guidelines for each trimester of pregnancy, as well as outlined multiple benefits associated with fertility and post-partum.

Pre-pregnancy exercise improves fertility and reduces risk of gestational diabetes, while also preparing the body for pregnancy. During pregnancy, exercise has many benefits including reduced risk of birth complications, muscle tone and endurance, improved sleep quality, reduction of backaches, increased energy and maintenance of a

healthy weight range. Post-pregnancy exercise reduces and/or manages postnatal depression, improves strength and posture for lifting, carrying/breastfeeding your baby and helps you recover post birth. One of the most comforting facts for women is that by exercising throughout pregnancy, you decrease the risk of your baby being obese or developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

There are currently no known adverse risks associated with meeting the recommended guidelines of at least 150 minutes per week of exercise during pregnancy.

However, it is highly advised that exercises be specific to the individual, trimester and health/fitness level.

Elise Robinson, accredited exercise physiologist with PACE Health Management, specialises in the delivery of specific exercise programs for fertility outcomes,

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pre-natal care and post-natal programs. PACE Health Management is a leading team of exercise physiologists, providing private/semi-private and group-based sessions.

Exercise physiologists are tertiary qualified allied health professionals, who work to improve health outcomes through evidence-based specific exercise prescription.

PACE clinics are located in Mornington, Mt Martha, Rosebud, Frankston, Sandringham and Malvern. For more information contact Elise at elise@pacehm.com.au or phone 9770 6770.

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This Couples Coach can help Relationships are messy and psychologist Dee Tozer’s passion is to get couples on the right track, shifting relationships from “dive” mode into “thrive” mode.

Relationships fall apart, she says, for four reasons: what you say, what you don’t say, what you do and what you don’t do. She advises clients to focus on what they want. “Breaking up is hard too….so choose your hard,” she explains. Dee specialises in couples and is a longexperienced, registered psychologist in Mt Eliza.

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Providing professionalism, warmth, compassion and respect to help clients release unwanted habits, emotions, thoughts, behaviours and addictions, Effective Hypnotherapy is conducted in a safe and nurturing environment in Mornington.

Eileen, a fully qualified hypnotherapist with a diploma in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, is committed to helping people make lifestyle changes emotionally, mentally and physically, enabling clients to live a more empowered life.

Eileen has also studied ego state therapy, sand play therapy for children and has a full qualification in the virtual gastric band, having been trained by London’s Sheila Granger, the founder of this revolutionary treatment.

Becoming increasingly popular, Virtual gastric band via hypnosis is safe, without side effects, and cost effective compared with surgery and truly brings about permanent lifestyle and habit changes. Eileen calls it ‘the mind spa’ and again has had success in helping people not only lose weight, but break the dieting cycle.

Effective Hypnotherapy also continues to help people to quit smoking. As an ex-smoker herself, Eileen gave up the habit over 12 years ago with hypnotherapy, so she fully understands the process involved. All sessions are individual, with the exception of ‘couples quit smoking sessions’, which she highly recommends.

Sand play is also offered - a rapid method and gentle method that gets to the heart of the issue, bypassing the mind. For children and adults, it identifies unspoken issues and brings profound solutions.

Eileen also has years of extensive experience in Lifeline counselling, specialising in crisis counselling and helping people through trauma, stress, grief and loss.

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RECONNECTIVE HEALING Reconnective Healing is available on the Mornington Peninsula by local practitioners Jill (Mt Martha) and Barbara (Skye).

Reconnective Healing is a return to an optimal state of balance and is the result of interacting with a spectrum of frequencies that consists of energy, light and information.

Jill and Barbara are trained by L.A-based Dr Eric Pearl and now offer the technique to people on the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.

It provides deep relaxation that activates the body’s ability to naturally heal. Clients report effects such as mental clarity, emotional balance, vitality, a feeling of peace and wellbeing. It can be life changing. For an appointment or any queries phone Jill on 0422 697 301 or Barbara on 0433 240 874. To learn more visit www.thereconnection. com or read the book ‘The Reconnection’ by Dr Eric Pearl.

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A key metabolic enzyme linked to ageing skin has been identified by scientists in England. According to the published results, the enzyme – complex II - declines with age.

Complex II was measured in sun-protected skin on models of all ages up to 72 years old, over a specific time. The study shows for the first time with increased ageing there is a significant reduction of this enzyme. The research means there is now a specific bimarker, or target, for developing and screening of anti-ageing creams and products that may counter this bio ageing. There is now a possibility with research, to tailor anti-ageing creams and treatments for all ageing skins.

Stem Cell News Together with the scientific data and overseas treatments with stem cell injections for ageing skin, we are entering a new era of ‘anti-aging’. Dr Romero, from Anti-Aging & Associates, has been studying with leading overseas medical professionals and observing the long-term effects of stem cell treatments on fine lines, collagen and more. Later this year, Anti-Aging will introduce treatments, using your own stem cells, whereby they are treated and re-injected. But as Dr Romero says, “long-term studies are important with any product introduced into your body and a ‘cowboy’ approach of simply doing the procedure because you can, is not the way to go”.

We have all heard about the outstanding work being done with stem cells in creating cartilage and now another breakthrough with skin is on its way to Mt Eliza.

Raise your hands, I dare you - injectables for ageing hands and IPL for sun damage equals new hands.

IPL utilises non-ablative filtered light to treat redness and brown marks. PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) can be used to increase the volume and improve hydration levels. These two combined treatments are also EXCELLENT for your chest area.

Phone for an appointment with Dr Romero, James Barrett or Kay Nuttal for all your injectable treatments, using only original, approved dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections and much more. They have been providing their patients with safe honest treatments for over 10 years.

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Suriya Lotus Spa and Gallery at 211 Main Street is Mornington’s premier Thai luxury spa where the therapies are based on the ancient Thai and Aryurvedic Healing Principles.

The Spa offers a large variety of healing body and pampering beauty treatments from the renowned Traditional Thai massage to rejuvenating organic body scrubs and Thai gold facial therapy. The staff have many years’ experience in the ancient art of Thai healing massage and will use methods such as Thai stretching massage, herbal compress and a detox foot massage to release toxins and improve circulation. The Spa offers pampering, soothing massages using organic oils to rejuvenate the skin - a perfect complement after a busy week. Also a speciality only to Suriya Spa is the Thai knee rejuvenation massage, this will restore your knee’s mobility before or after surgery. Having emerged from your blissful treatment you can relax with a cup of delicious Thai herbal tea to restore your equilibrium and make you ready for the day ahead.

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Peninsula Dermatology is one of the largest custom built dermatology centres in Australia, equipped with state of the art facilities and the latest medical grade lasers.

Our expert dermatologists and cosmetic nurses offer a wide range of general and cosmetic services including skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing and sun damage treatments. www.peninsuladermatology.com.au

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the destination for sophisticated aesthetic and correction procedures The Wellness Manor in Mornington is the destination for facial enhancement and rejuvenation that allows your natural beauty to be maintained, renewed and repaired. Dr Sally Shaw and her team aim for a natural ageappropriate result, utilising the latest in medical skincare equipment and techniques. They have thoroughly researched the products and treatments and have chosen to offer only the safest and most effective procedures: PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) PRP Is often referred to as the VAMPIRE Facial.

PRP is a revolutionary new injectable treatment, designed to rejuvenate and regenerate skin conditions at a dermal level. PRP uses your own blood plasma, which has a high concentration of platelets. This means it is entirely compatible and avoids the need for artificial products to enter the skin. PRP can help regenerate and revitalise aged and scarred skin, reduce fine lines and improve skin texture. It uses the body’s own healing pathway to create collagen.

Ulthera - non-surgical face lift Ulthera uses ultrasound energy to stimulates the body’s own natural healing process to lift the chin, neck, and face, to smooth lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, achieving incredible results and a youthful look over time. This procedure is targeted at tightening the deep fascia of the face and is capable of lifting the aging skin from the deep layers. It is great for

a neck lift, or sagging jowls and no surgery is needed.

Hydrafacial - instant improvement to skin health Hydrafacial combines exfoliation and deep cleansing to the surface layer of the skin. The practitioner applies glycolic acid, exfoliates, then vacuums off the dead skin. Next, antioxidants and nutrients are applied to the fresh skin and a moisturizer is applied to seal in the benefits.

This new technology improves skin health and creates an instantly noticeable improvement in skin tone and texture. It will leave your skin ‘glowing’ immediately.

Injectables - creating natural enhancement Dr Sally Shaw has sourced the most natural injectables with less protein complexes to avoid unknown toxins entering the skin. The Wellness Manor doctors and nurses are highly experienced at creating a natural look that will give you confidence to face the world with minimal makeup.

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

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by Stephanie Johnson

Aries

Last month was certainly a month of excitement and the prospect of new beginnings. Now May sees you living with the consequences. It is time to look at the big picture while at the same time keeping your feet firmly on the ground. April saw you soar. May sees you land on the ground.

Taurus

May is a pleasurable month with the Sun and Venus, the planet of beauty, in your Zodiac Sign. You are able to put yourself first this month. It is time to celebrate anything that is close to your heart. Count your blessings and embrace the people and things of value.

Gemini

Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde for most of this month meaning you need to take some time to think before you act. As a spontaneous Gemini you are more likely to act quickly and make decisions on the run, however May is better suited to careful planning and preparing for the future.

Cancer Groups and associations are highlighted for

Cancerians in May. Change is afoot as you assess how you expend your time and energy and how you invest your money. With the planet Mercury going retrograde, this is not a month to make major decisions. Rather, it is a good time for honest self-appraisal.

Leo

May is positive for Leos with your public life flourishing and your self-esteem soaring. The trick is to make the most of the goodies coming your way while ensuring that your income exceeds your spending. Your professional life is bountiful but you need to put decisions on the back-burner until the end of the month.

Virgo

May is an excellent month for Virgos to organise, categorise and research. If you are spiritually or religiously oriented then you may take some time to further your studies. It is time to perfect your craft while keeping your eye on the big picture. Now you can embrace new ideas and broaden your perspective.

Libra

Sagittarius May is a more serious month than usual for

sunny Sagittarians. The planets Mars and Saturn are travelling through your Zodiac Sign indicating that setbacks and delays can occur. As a result, you are required to reflect on your goals. It is time to make changes at work to move ahead with your life goals.

Capricorn

May can be a creative time for Capricorns as you work on creative projects and surround yourself with like-minded individuals. You may discover some talents, or receive recognition for talents, that are satisfying and fun.

You are a little more lighthearted than usual although you remain focused on achieving your personal ambition.

It is time to tune into the ebb and flow of your life and the lives of those around you. April was a bumpy ride and now you assess the changes that are occurring in your life. Investments of time and energy are under scrutiny.

You face some changes that may be either disconcerting or exciting.

Aquarius Family matters are at the forefront this month.

Money matters and your partner’s affairs are centre stage this month. Your personal finances are demanding some tough decisions and action. This could be in the form of tightening the budget or you could be driving a hard bargain for something right now. Think again before making any big purchases.

Pisces Pisceans need something positive to occupy

Scorpio

Friendships and group activities move aside as you focus on home and hearth. You may plan some changes around your home, a visitor may arrive or you could enjoy de-cluttering and refreshing your household. A little landscaping could provide some light relief if you are an agrarian Aquarian.

your thoughts this month. It is time for you to daydream, use your imagination and emphasise positive thoughts. The planets are aligned in such a way as to encourage you to seek uplifting connections and take part in creative activities.

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Tea and tunes at Eden Gardens Eden Gardens hosted a garden tea party at its Mt Eliza garden centre on April 12 with special guest Andy Broderick. Guests enjoyed meeting the UK artist, performer and musician, viewing his work and seeing him perform.

Broderick is an artist who works from his studio in Saltburn, on the North Yorkshire coast in the UK, and exhibits throughout the UK and internationally. Eden

Gardens managing director Peter Ryan said he was “thrilled” to have Broderick visit his stores while in Australia.

“At Eden Gardens we pride ourselves on enriching people’s lives with plants,” he said. “We currently stock a range of gift cards that Andy designs and the expression and beauty of plants that he conveys on his designs, we feel, helps us add value to our customers.”

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ENRICH Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Over the past 30 years, ENRICH Clinic has gained a reputation for excellence as a leading Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic.

Our cosmetic physicians and nurses take the time to listen to your needs, understand your individual requirements and explain treatment options available.

The outcome is aesthetic, but the approach is medical.

ENRICH’s founder, Dr Michael Rich, is a specialist cosmetic dermatologist with an unparalleled wealth of medical expertise. He has been performing Liposuction for over 30 years and is a highly acclaimed leader in this field, drawing patients from all over Australia.

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Change of season at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm There’s something delicious going on at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm right now to coincide with the change of season. Strawberry picking season has finished (it starts again in November) and that means the café is once again serving winter warming pancakes and waffles.

As the field workers set to work preparing the next crop of strawberries, café staff are whipping up their popular cool season desserts.

Try to resist their famous pancakes with marinated Sunny Ridge strawberries, farm-made ice cream and maple syrup or their

Belgian waffles served with melted Belgian chocolate, marinated Sunny Ridge strawberries and farm-made ice cream.

The retail shop is also packed full of local produce, tasty treats, gifts and accessories year-round.

With temptations like that, it’s really a matter of when to visit.

Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm is open 11-4pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May – October.

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Red Hill Truffles is about to add a new experience to the world’s tastiest game of hide and seek. The only property on the Mornington Peninsula to offer truffle hunting is this season adding two exclusive mushroom hunts. On June 12 and June 19 guests can enjoy the thrill of the truffle hunt with Jenny McAuley and her dog Thomas, plus a mushroom hunt with Cameron Russell and an onsite truffle tasting lunch prepared by Nicky Ward from Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate.

The 2016 truffle hunt season runs from June 1 until the end of August and the mushroom hunts feature at the start. “Mushroom hunts finish early in the season,” Ms McAuley explains. Truffle hunts are held at the truffière every weekend throughout the season and Ms McAuley also runs private hunts.

See, smell, handle, and photograph freshly dug truffles via MP Experience’s Red Hill Black Gold tour: www.mpexperience.com.au Red Hill Truffles also features in Truffle Melbourne’s 2016 program: www. trufflemelbourne.com RED HILL TRUFFLES W: www.redhilltruffles.com FB: / Red Hill Truffles

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T’Gallant Winemakers are delighted to announce their guest Chef Bob Coley will be hosting the T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Tour. T’Gallant has been foraging and identifying mushrooms for more than 20 years at their home site and the team takes pride in offering a Mushroom Identification Tour and Grazing Lunch throughout May and June, including a glass of Pinot and wine tasting at the cellar door.

As well as deliciously tasty, mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and are a great source of vitamin D and B12, folate, potassium, copper, riboflavin and biotin.

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fabulous fungi dishes. He says the best places to source mushrooms locally include Dromana, Main Ridge and Red Hill but be careful not to collect poisonous varieties. “Get a book to see what wild Friday 20 27 May: 11am - 1pm mushrooms grow in your area. CrossSaturday 21 28 May :11am -1pm or 1-3pmexamine the mushroom with the book; Sunday 22 29 May: 11am - 1pm or 1pm - 3pm check the stem, the spore print, what the mushroom is growing on and the structure of the stem base, and take two collecting baskets when foraging. Put the positively identified as edible mushrooms in one and the unidentified in the other. You won’t get sick by touching a toxic mushroom but go with an expert the first few times,” he suggests.

To learn more about local mushroom varieties like slippery jack and pine mushrooms and how to select them, Bob will host Mushroom Meander tours throughout May and June through the vines of Main Ridge. The T’Gallant Bookings are essential.

Mushrooms in May Tour offers mushroom cappuccino, wood-fired Phone: (03) 5931 1300 mushroom and gorgonzola pizza and Email: info@tgallant.com.au a cooking demonstration with sautéed wild mushrooms, smoked bacon and Please arrive 15 minutes bruschetta, all with a wine tasting from the prior to the start T’Gallant Cellar Door - vegetarian option available. To book a tour phone 5931 1300 or visit www.tgallant.com.au T’GALLANT WINEMAKERS A: 1385 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge 1385 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge VIC 3928 P 03 5931 1300 F 03 5989 6577 E info@tgallant.com.au W: www.tgallant.com.au T: 5931 1300

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A milestone was celebrated in late March with DRI celebrating their 25th birthday.

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The General boasts fresh and modern Australian Tapas dishes inspired by Morocco, Italy and Spain. The team are constantly changing the selections to keep it fun, fresh and exciting. Expect amazing Atlantic salmon, Flinders mussels and a different pasta dish every week on the specials board. They make their own thin-crusted pizza bases and serve a huge selection of gourmet and classic Italian wood-fired pizza. Eat in, take away or order online at www. thegenerallounge.com.au for fast, easy pick up.

The General also loves hosting local artist exhibitions and there’s always something new and exciting to see on the walls. The venue can be hired for private functions, ceremonies and weddings - no budget is too big or too small.

Contact the team to have your special occasion fully catered for at The General Lounge Cafe. The kitchen is open Thursday and Friday 5.30pm - 9pm, Saturday 12noon -9pm and Sunday 12noon - 6pm.

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Live Music Venue Three Wild Ducks is flying south and Morley’s Bar & Bistro is here to stay…

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Mt Martha local and regular solo Peninsula folk singer/songwriter Josh Roydhouse likes to keep busy. He’s up at the Clamms stall at the Kensington fish markets by 4am, or off to the Clamms headquarters where he is the sales and marketing manager by 6am. Clamms Seafood supplies 85 per cent of Victoria’s hatted restaurants and is the state’s largest seafood wholesaler.

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We speak via mobile on Roydhouse’s way back from town about Pacific Reef North Queensland Cobia – the new ‘wagyu of the sea’. This beautiful fish is taking the Australian seafood market by ‘black kingfish’ storm.

“Cobia is a real fighting fish and is fast growing and the fat is evenly distributed throughout the body. It has a clean taste which makes it perfect for sashimi or cooking, and because it is sustainably farmed, its price remains stable all year round. All these ingredients make it a very attractive alternative to Barramundi, Salmon, Ocean Trout or its main rival Yellow Tail King Fish. It has a great application, from functions to high end dining,” he says.

Cobia hit the market around two years ago and thrives

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Looks like the peninsula can’t get enough of this deliciously exciting fully sustainable product.

“Cobia has become very popular with chefs across the peninsula because of its versatility”, Roydhouse continues. “It’s an all-season fish that you can really rely on.”

You can find Cobia served on the menu or as a special at The Long Table, Ten Minutes By

Tractor, Port Phillip Estate, Flinders Hotel, The Rocks and the GPO to name a few.

Seems like this ‘singing seafood salesman’ for Clamms, which has been distributing fish for 30 years, loves getting all (Cobia) fishy - and you will too.

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Perfect packages at brilliant Brooklands We all know that Brooklands offers luxurious rooms for that perfect weekend getaway or midweek break, but did you know that this 53-room hotel in the heart of Mornington also presents perfect packages for people who want to explore more of what the peninsula has to offer?

Brooklands has recently upgraded its packages by partnering with some of the best suppliers on the peninsula and the result is pure indulgence. Its accommodation package with Peninsula Hot Springs from $249 per couple allows guests to stay and relax in a deluxe room, enjoy breakfast in the highly rated Eighteen78 restaurant and follow up with a soothing bathing session (or you can enjoy breakfast at Eighteen78 and head to Peninsula Springs afterwards for just $99).

The Brooklands winery tour package in partnership with winery tour operator Grape and Graze provides foodies and wine enthusiasts with an intimate and personalised experience for groups of up to seven people. Guests are collected from Brooklands for a full-day peninsula winery tour, (breaking for a light lunch) and ending with an indulgent five-course dinner at Eighteen78 before retiring for the evening in a deluxe room. Magnificent!

For more package details log onto to www. brooklandsofmornington.com.au or call 5973 9200.

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Enjoy breakfast with Peter Daicos one of the finest VFL/AFL footballers of his era -courtesy of the FMP Business Breakfast Series. Frankston Council and The Mornington Peninsula Shire have locked in the high-profile former footballer for their FMP Business Breakfast on June 23, 7am (7.15am start) - 9am at Mornington Racecourse. Known for his freakish skills on the field, Daicos’ experiences since playing are diverse and include coaching, commentating and starting a range of his own business ventures. Cost $60 ($600 table of 10). Details: www.frankston. vic.gov.au/Business/Business_ Programs, or phone 9781 1422.

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The Milbri has stamped its authority as the hot new place to be on the peninsula and now the restaurant and bar in Rosebud is turning up the heat with Spirit Appreciation Nights.

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The funky new idea proved so successful during a trial last year that owners Chris and Chris have locked in a bunch of them between now and November. They comprise a five-course, degustation-style menu matched to the featured spirit and hosted by one of their experienced alcoholic enthusiasts (bartenders). And you can ‘pick your poison’ – five of the Spirit Appreciation Nights feature whiskey and seven feature rum.

Chris is also planning a one-night-only gin appreciation class featuring Four Pillars Distillery.

It’s fresh to the Mornington Peninsula, numbers are limited to 10 per night to allow for an intimate experience and the sessions are expected to book up quickly. These are appreciation nights unlike any other down their way and are set in The Milbri’s stylish bar. The Milbri has also launched a late-night menu after being granted their 1am liquor license. The menu features retro-inspired snacks like house-made Chiko rolls and housemade corn chips with salsa and dips, which compliment their extensive bar, every Friday and Saturday night 9pm – late. The venue is open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7am - late. It is also available for functions. Call now to book in for the Spirit Appreciation Nights.

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Barmah Park Vineyard Café opens for dinner The Mornington Peninsula has an exciting new dining option with a special twist – the venue has already been embraced by foodies and wine lovers across the peninsula and beyond for more than 10 years. It is the much-loved Barmah Park Vineyard Café at 945 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc, and it is now open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights, all year round.

The picturesque views of the vineyard and surrounding Moorooduc Plains, along with the renowned relaxed atmosphere, can now be enjoyed as the sun sets.

New head chef Troy Birkett has put together a mouthwatering dinner menu that includes plenty of gluten-free options, choices for the children and wine suggestions with each main. He brings a wealth of experience to the team, having working on the peninsula for years.

The cellar door and cafe are still open seven days a week from 9am-4pm, serving breakfast and lunch daily.

Operating hours Friday and Saturday are 9am - 10pm and the kitchen serves dinner from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

It has, manager Lauren Anderson explains, been a longheld dream at Barmah Park Vineyard Café to open for dinner. “Dinner is something that customers have been asking for over many years and we are excited that we are able to offer that on an ongoing basis,” she said. Barmah Park Vineyard Café is also available for your special occasion during the day and staff can help design themes and menus.

Barmah Park Vineyard Café - great wine and fabulous food, now open for dinner Fridays and Saturdays.

Closed public holidays.

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

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

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

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Historical seaside Sorrento is once again hosting its mouth-watering food, wine and beer event over the first weekend in June, and it’s set to be the best yet!

Taste of Sorrento runs from June 2 – 6 and this year’s program includes a variety of gastronomical delights, from master classes to cooking demonstrations, tutored tastings, degustations, gourmet menus, a foodie’s market and more, all in the heart of Sorrento Village.

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Starting Thursday evening and continuing throughout the weekend, a variety of gourmet lunches, dinners and classes will take place in restaurants, cafes and in the demonstration kitchen in the ‘Taste’ marquee in the Claret & Co (previously Three Palms) courtyard at 154 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento.

Taste of Sorrento has secured some highlyacclaimed chefs and food writers for this years’ event, who will present cooking demonstrations not to be missed.

The list includes Daniel Wilson – Huxtaburger; Adrian Li – Saigon Sally; Adam D’Sylva – executive chef Coda and Tonka in Melbourne; Paul Mercurio – chef author, TV presenter and Bob Hart – food writer, broadcaster (3AW/Herald Sun), chef author

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(Heat & Smoke 1 & 11 – Mastering the dark art of real barbeque).

The highly popular foodie’s market and ‘taste’ day will be extended in 2016 to feature across two days! From 10am - 3pm on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, producers, provedores, wineries and brewers will put out their best gourmet supplies while a series of demonstrations are provided in the marquee kitchen. With music and kids’ entertainment filling the street, it will be a great day for tasting, sipping, listening and indulging in the best that Sorrento and the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

With many more interesting boutique activities all set in our spectacular historic seaside village 90 minutes south of Melbourne, or a relaxing 40 minutes by ferry across the bay from the Queenscliff, Taste of Sorrento is a great way to treat the senses and embrace all that winter has to offer.

Full event program at www.tasteofsorrento. com.au or download the Sorrento Live the Life App from the App Store or Google Play to make direct bookings and for event locations.

Taste of Sorrento is brought to you by the Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce and proudly supported by Searoad Ferries.

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New owners for Bel Sorriso

Harry Kotsakidis and Maddison Eddington warmly welcome diners to Bel Sorriso Restaurant. Under new owners, Bel Sorriso Restaurant provides a culinary and innovative experience with a modern take on Italian cuisine, plus BYO and beer on tap. They also make their own sparkling mineral water.

Mr Kotsakidis has more than 10 years’ experience in hospitality and outstanding attention to detail and customer service.

His staff share his passion, ensuring Bel Sorriso Restaurant provides exemplary service and the team helps create an occasion to remember. Chef Maddison Eddington is full of enthusiasm and fresh ideas and she has created a modern

menu with an experience of flavours that awaken the palette. With her knowledge and experience, and a team of passionate chefs working alongside her, Bel Sorriso Restaurant is perfectly positioned to present the finest flavours of Italy.

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Chocolate Factory Outlet - Braeside Stocking an extensive range of Lindt, Chocolatier and Premium Chocolate products made from Lindt chocolate.’ Direct to the public and supplying retail businesses and supermarkets direct at wholesale prices.

A range suitable for turn downs in hotels as well as weddings for bonbonniere.

Greens turn pink for good cause The greens at Mornington Golf Club turned a vibrant shade of pink for charity on April 12. A group of 120 golfers teed off wearing pink at the annual Mornington Golf Club Ladies Golf Day and raised $8400 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Organisers and volunteers were blessed with a beautiful day and golfers enjoyed a lunch, pink cupcakes, trading stalls, raffles, silent auctions, presentations and more.

The Mornington Golf Club charity day

has been running for more than 20 years and has raised more than $70,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It started years ago with a small bowl in the middle of a table requesting donations.

This year’s event raised a record amount and the club is looking forward to an even bigger and better day next year.

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Night of Music at Hickinbotham Master of blues and rock Kevin Borich entertained patrons at a recent gig at Hickinbotham of Dromana. This legend played to a besotted crowd who ate, drank and danced the night away.

Watch for more great Blues, Jazz & Rock acts coming up at Hickinbotham. They have a fabulous menu and the place fills with great locals, enjoying a great night out.

Vince Jones played on May 1 and Lloyd Spiegel plays on July 8, phone 5981 0355 for more.

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Now that our summer crops have well and truly finished and successive plantings of cool season veggies are underway, it’s a good time to consider how to rejuvenate those tired

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beds that gave us so much delicious produce over the warmer months.

add nitrogen to the soil. All crops, once turned in, will also be adding valuable organic matter to the soil.

Rotating crops through our beds is a sensible practice and will benefit the growth of each subsequent crop while looking after the soil, but if you can afford the space it is a good idea to reinvigorate the bed(s) that have been exhausted the most. To continue to grow in nutrient depleted beds will only lead to smaller, less healthy and less nutrient dense crops. There are a number of ways we can reintroduce nutrients into our beds. Firstly, we can add our composts, manures or organic fertilisers to the soil in layers or lightly turned in and reapply mulches. If space is limited then these beds can be replanted with the subsequent season’s crops. However, if there is already enough room for a cool season crop and you can afford to ‘rest’ a bed or two. Growing a green manure or cover crop will not only revitalise the soil but it will also give the entire soil ecosystem time to reenergise.

Other useful additions to your soil that you may want to look into include rock dusts, mychorrizal powders and liquids, beneficial bacteria products and, of course, the organic fertilisers with fish and seaweed as their bases. Although there is much benefit from a range of products, it is always preferable to be able to achieve our desired levels of soil nutrition while relying as little as possible on bringing in manufactured products.

Green manure and cover crops can be sourced from any of our wonderful Australian online seed companies.

Be sure to select seeds that are specific to your growing zone and climate. For Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula you can use blends that include the common crops such as mustards, peas, oats, vetch, fenugreek and clovers. Most of the seed companies will have blends for specific purposes. For example, the mustards (and marigolds) have bio-fumigation properties that will help clean the soil, supressing certain pest and disease populations while the legumous crops will help

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And what to do with the vegetable waste coming out of the garden? Well most things can go into the bulk compost. Some old plants may be getting a bit fungal (zucchini, pumpkin, tomatoes, etc) so perhaps these can be disposed of, unless you are confident in your hot composting methods. Once you have your composting practices nailed you will be completing the circle of life in your edible garden.

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Modern Luxury in Mornington There’s a new bathroom hot spot in Mornington where all your bathroom design dreams can come true.

CARAVAN SPECIALISTS Caravan Repair Specialists is a rapidly growing family business offering RVMAA certified technicians who specialise in all types of service, repairs, insurance work and modifications to work on your caravan or trailer.

Stuart and Sarah highly regard their customers and strive to provide exceptional customer service, while providing the best in quality workmanship.

As an authorised Jayco warranty agent, they have a close working relationship

with Jayco and work on many different brands of vans, campers and trailers.

Their friendly reputation makes clients feel welcome on arrival as they are always happy to assist. They encourage customers to pop in, have a look at their expanding parts and accessories shop and, of course, book your caravan or trailer in!

Open Monday – Friday 8.30am–5pm and Saturday 9am –12noon.

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Husband and wife team Tim and Tam, from Tim + Tam Bathrooms, have moved their seven-year-old Rosebud business where they were formerly known as Highgrove Bathroom and Tile, to Mornington and

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the game is on. This dynamic duo is ready to shake up the local bathroom scene by providing clients with luxurious bathroom fixtures and fittings at affordable prices.

They also have the experience behind them to ensure you’ll be getting the best advice on building your bathroom (they have strong contacts with builders across the Peninsula) and you won’t have to wait for product either because their warehouse is always well stocked.

Tam explains: “We love our new showroom. We have a fully functioning

shower wall where you can see our products working before purchasing.

Our product range includes taps, mixers, basins, showers, baths, kitchen sinks, laundry tiles, shower and bath screens plus accessories. We have a beautiful range of terrazzo and stone basins too.”

Take a look inside this fresh family-owned and run bathroom business. Tim has just

returned from a quick trip overseas with some exciting new products (check out their Facebook page at Facebook.com/ timandtambathrooms) and glass is at trade prices and mirrors are half price for the month of May. TIM + TAM BATHROOMS A: Corner Watt Rd and Bruce St, Mornington (old Woodpecker building) T: 5973 4674 E: info@timandtambathrooms.com.au W: www.timandtambathrooms.com.au

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Genuine French antique furniture warehouse

Are you searching for French antique furniture and collectables at amazing prices? Bailey & Co Antiques has a huge warehouse at Seaford filled with furniture and collectables sourced and imported directly from France.

This allows Bailey & Co to sell to the public at extremely affordable prices.

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When those must-have home appliances stop working it’s little short of a disaster for busy families and professionals. That’s where reliable, local appliance repairers like Peninsula Appliance Repairs come in.

Mark and his team make it their business to get clients back in business when that crucial appliance needs repair. They offer prompt service, value for money and

extensive expertise. Peninsula Appliance Repairs has been servicing the Mornington Peninsula for more than 25 years and more recently the south east region of Melbourne. He is a local authorised service agent for Kleenmaid, Sharp, G.E. Speed Queen, Andi, Euromaid and numerous other well-known top brands. Look out for their new website launching soon.

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When you visit this remarkable warehouse, you will find superb pieces dating from the 18th Century onwards. There are armoires, sideboards, display cabinets, dining tables and chairs, desks, commodes, bedsides, carved timber and upholstered beds, grandfather clocks, armchairs, bookcases, coffers and chests, and much more.

Bailey & Co also has a huge display of smaller items such as clocks, chandeliers and candelabra, linen sheets, French street signs, coffee grinders, copper pots, and many rare and unusual items for the collector. With the regular arrival of containers there is always something new and exciting. It is a ‘must see’ destination for lovers of French antiques and collectables.

Bailey & Co is open Wednesday to Friday 10am–3pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm. Online sales and Australia-wide delivery help is also available.

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Hot water service specialists Winter is just around the corner so now’s the time to call in the hot water service specialists at Southside Plumbing/All Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning before the cold weather hits!

All plumbing services are completed to the highest standard with owner Peter Dwyer (who’s been plumbing for over 30 years) making sure his team completes the job as if it’s their own home.

This family-owned business prides itself on workmanship. They repair and maintain all heating (and cooling) appliances including general plumbing of hot water services, ducted heating maintenance and carbon monoxide testing of gas appliances, meaning you know your family is cosy, safe and sound. The office team are friendly and they organise things quickly - and because Peter’s plumbers are on staff they’re always on time.

All Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning offer a 10 per cent discount off all labour charges for pensioners and are constantly updating their Facebook page with information about special deals. Did you know there are significant Government rebates when converting electrical appliances to gas? They do, and are happy to let you know all about it!

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The Tyabb Packing House is Victoria’s premier destination for collectors of antiques and objects d’art. On the Mornington Peninsula for over 20 years, the

centre has a reputation for quality, diversity and excellence.

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and Pears Packing sheds next to the Tyabb Railway Station and is home to more than 30 independent dealers, with fascinating selections from the 1800s to the 1990s and beyond.

Whether your passion is for antiques, Art Nouveau or Deco, mid-Century modern, industrial or contemporary décor, the Tyabb Packing House is the place to be.

New at the Tyabb Packing House is an antique valuation service.

Certified practicing valuers Warren Joel and Stewart Dear, from Byjoel Auction and Valuation Services in conjunction with Stewart Dear Antiques, offer the service on the first Sunday of every month, 12noon 3pm. Verbal valuations cost from $20 per item and certificate valuations from $50, maximum two items per person. The Tyabb Packing House is open 10am - 5pm Thursday - Sunday and public holidays.

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Get your windows ready for winter Apology

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Uncovered windows are responsible for up to 40 per cent of heat loss from a home in winter and up to 50 per cent of unwanted heat gain in summer. A one degree fall in temperature in your home adds 10 per cent to your heating bill. Conversely, an increase in temperature in summer adds significantly to the energy required for cooling.

The benefits of curtains are endless but one of the most important features is that their insulation gives greater control over the interior temperature of your home, keeping it warm in winter and reducing your energy bills. By choosing curtains from Dollar Curtains & Blinds, you can preserve up to 20 per cent of the total heat in your home. Dollar Curtains & Blinds has specialised in curtains for more than 49 years and has Melbourne’s largest range of curtain styles and fabrics, all custommade in Melbourne.

Choose from Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ extensive selection of fabrics and styles, and match with the latest tracking, pelmets, swags and tails and decorator finishes. Whether you are looking for classic elegance, eclectic chic or a modern contemporary feel, curtains provide colour and impact to every room. Call 5975 3655 to book your FREE in-home measure and quote or visit the showroom in the Peninsula Home Centre, Shop C4 1128-1132 Nepean Hwy, Mornington. The showroom is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm.

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Picture this – you run a busy Bed & Breakfast on the Mornington Peninsula, the pile of linen in need of ironing is mounting and you are swamped. You call Lucy’s Ironing Service, she collects it and returns it freshly ironed.

The Roman Empire is a retail and warehouse domain dedicated to manufacturing and showcasing all things soft furnishing - think Roman, roller, venetian and timber blinds, pelmets, drapes and bedheads.

This highly regarded Australian blind manufacturing company offers clients something different with the opening of a retail space displaying a comprehensive range of beautifully crafted Roman Empire interior creations. All assembly of product is completed on-site in The Roman Empire warehouse situated at the back of this impressive retail store - so you know you are receiving real factory direct pricing benefits and product turnaround will be fast (three to four weeks) and first class!

Owner Don Hailes explains: “We are proud to be aligned with some of the world’s leading textile and hardware manufacturers and have been in operation since 1989.

Our product line can be found in outlets throughout Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Singapore, Japan, France and Holland because we guarantee quality and longevity.”

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Now’s the time to give your interior a makeover with new winter drapery or replace those holiday home blinds before summer rolls around again. Call chief consultant Kerry on 0437 742 150 or email at kerri@romanempire. com.au for a free in-home measure and quote or to pre-order.

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THE ROMAN EMPIRE Open five days a week from 9 to 5 and by appointment on Saturdays A: 91 Brunel Road, Seaford T: 1800 671 456 or 9770 4099 F: 9785 7000 E: info@romanempire.com.au

That’s the premise behind a new service on the peninsula called Lucy’s Ironing Service. Lucy, from the family-run innovative cleaning solutions business TCS-Melbourne, is now offering an ironing service for busy B&B owners, mums, dads and holiday rental operators. It is, she explains, about personal service with quick turnaround times and free pick-up and delivery. “Not many people enjoy ironing,” she says.

For mums and dads needing a helping hand, Lucy’s Ironing Service will collect baskets of washing and return them ironed and folded. To discuss your needs and find out more about rates and turnaround times, phone Lucy on 0400 216 438.

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Are you looking to furnish your home as if you’ve consulted a professional stylist, but don’t have the budget to take it to that level?

Frankston Auction Mart has an exciting new range of ex-display home furniture and décor direct from Melbourne’s top display homes that will have you styling like a pro at prices you can afford.

There is a vast selection of amazing and fashionable pieces, available at a fraction of the retail price. Owners Michaela and David Wilson say the pieces sell quickly. “You’re

Rejuvenating your home or outdoor space can be done in a day and all it takes is a phone call. The team at Lawn & Garden Improvements have introduced a new service called Mornington Peninsula Pressure Washing and they are transforming outdoor areas with their high pressure washing service.

Red Hill father-of-three John, pictured, has been using high pressure washers for 20 years. His new, mobile service removes excess dirt, mould, grime, cobwebs and salt build-up from residential and commercial buildings, outdoor areas and boats. He can transform driveways and exposed aggregate, gutters, fascia and eaves; paving and pathways; pergolas, decking and fences; tiled areas, sandstone and bricks; tennis and basketball courts; pool areas and salt spray on houses. Get that ‘Spring clean’ look and feel all year round.

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saving big money”, they explain. Frankston Auction Mart sells quality furniture and décor in seven factories in New St, Frankston. Items range from new to old, retro to antique. Now, with ex-display home furniture and décor, clients can buy the pieces the professionals choose.

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Hibernate in style As the temperature begins to cool our thoughts turn to hibernation weather. This Winter OZ Design Furniture has created new collections for living and dining spaces inspired by the latest interior trends so, whether you’re curling up with a good book or entertaining with family and friends, OZ Design has made home the place we most want to be.

OZ Design Furniture invites you to relax in comfort with the new collections from the OZ Coast range. You will still see neutral tones, natural fabrics and white wash timbers which are at the heart of every coastal setting.

However, this season OZ Design Furniture has inspired us to create a modern twist to our coastal homes with the use of cloud and water-coloured effects, styled

with matte finishes in hues of grey, muted pastels and botanical succulents.

Look for inspiration with the classic netural tones of the Ashton threeseater sofa in downtown fabric, paired with rattan and white wash timbers of the new-season Darby and Cape collections.

The friendly staff at OZ Design Furniture Mornington invite you to visit in store to view all the new collections and trends from the OZ Design style groups; Abode, Arthouse, Coast and Global and enhance your lifestyle for the cooler months ahead.

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A trendy inner-city design studio in the heart of Mornington.

Lifestiles Design Studio has a vast range of decorative architectural artistic and mosaic tiles - that allow you to create the perfect design for residential or commercial projects.

We source our beautiful tiles from around the world. We have stunning new ranges arriving constantly, if we do not have it we will source it for you. We sell more than just unique tiles: • Reclaimed Timber Vanities and Benches with Blum fittings – Locally Made • Kitchen and Bath Tapware and Accessories from Faucet Strommen – Australian Made • Handcrafted Concrete Basins – Locally Made Faucet Stommen amazing tapware comes in an assortment of 17 finishes, including Aged Brass, Brushed Rose Gold and Matt Black – to name a few.

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If you would like a personal home interior design consultation, our designers can consult on issues involving interior design, colour consult and building design.

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For innovative ideas on all aspects of interior and exterior design, stop by and check out the fabulous displays, seek practical advice or simply be inspired.

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Custom built and unique to stand out from the crowd Local furniture retailer Luduco Living is renowned for its custombuilt sofas, dining and cabinet furniture. Much of it is designed in-house and consequently is exclusive to the business.

Shopping at Luduco Living is a special experience as a large percentage of their furniture designs are not available anywhere else in Australia. Their Odyssey Wall Collection, as seen in their latest advertising, is a great example.

As owner Jeremy Brook explains, “Odyssey began as a simple but functional wall range four years ago and has since evolved into something much more sophisticated”.

Prospective customers can provide a brief on the sizing, functionality and finish they want to achieve and Luduco Living’s interior designer will design the cabinets accordingly.

This is achieved using specialist computer programs, and in 3D, so

the customer can fully appreciate the finer details of the proposed designs.

Luduco Living can also superimpose these designs onto a photograph of the customer’s wall or room space to provide a finished look. Not only have the designs become more sophisticated but so too has the technology! And this level of service, expertise and professionalism can be applied to all of their custom-built ranges, from simple sofas to more complex dining and wall furniture.

Pop into Luduco Living to see the latest in custom-built furniture and take advantage of special offers in the month of May. Luduco Living – where furniture really can be made to be as individual as you.

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“If you are considering cleaning your ducted to complete. heating system it is important to realise that Step 2: Cleaning of Heater Interior: Removes ducts and contaminants from lining the entire system needs to be cleaned, not inside the heater, the fan blades and motor just the ducts.” and the heat exchanger. Also takes around In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and 45 minutes.

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