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A MESSAGE FROM MORNINGTON PENINSULA MAGAZINE To all our loyal clients and dear readers, Many very difficult months lie ahead for all of us before we get through the COVID-19 outbreak. There will undoubtedly be a lot of financial pain for the owners and employees of businesses and services in Greater Frankston and across the Mornington Peninsula. Many of us will be forced to reduce our operations until this is over; some may be forced to close. Some of us may have to take holidays and sick leave to relieve the financial burden on our employers; others may have to work fewer hours. And unfortunately, some of us will be stood down until our employers can get back on their feet.

The federal and state governments have stepped up and there is a lot of support out there for business owners and employees. We will post updates on our website and on social media.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine is not immune to the financial impact of COVID-19. At this stage, however, it is our intention to continue to publish our print edition each month, so look out for our baskets at shopping centres, newsagents and servos. Our online and social media presence will remain as strong as ever.

But what’s most important is the health — both physical and mental — of everyone in our wonderful community.

We must all take care of each other, especially the elderly, the homeless, and those who are doing it tougher than the rest of us. Reach out to your elderly neighbours and anyone living alone, and offer what assistance you can. Can you do their shopping for them?

Ask our charities if there’s anything they need that you can provide — food, clothing, or toiletries. Can you help them sort, pack or deliver donations?

In the meantime, regularly check the federal and state health department websites — www.health.gov.au and www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus — for the latest information on this disease and any new measures being introduced to contain its spread.

Stay healthy, stay safe, stay in touch and stay informed.

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Ignite your inner prankster April Fool’s Day is the time to pull jokes, plan pranks, and conspire to conduct harmless tricks on those near and dear to us. With social media in the mix, it has become common for businesses to post announcements of new treats with wacky flavours or something that’s somewhat believable so that you’re caught out until you realise what the day is – and then of course you feel stupid. How can we forget when Peninsula Hot Springs announced a water slide to everyone’s delight – to only have the excitement crumble when people realised they’d been fooled.

This tradition has always been celebrated on the first day of April. How the custom began is shrouded in mystery. A popular theory is that when the western world employed the Julian calendar, years began on March 25. Despite this, festivals would mark the start of the New Year on the first day of April because March 25 fell during Holy Week. It was during the 1500s when the Gregorian calendar was adopted and the New Year was moved to January 1 that it all comes together. It was said that those who could be tricked into believing April 1 was still the proper day to celebrate the New

Year earned the nickname ‘April fool’. French peasants would unexpectedly drop in on neighbours on this day in an effort to confuse them into believing they were receiving a visit for New Year’s. Out of this came the tradition for testing the patience of family and friends.

This is only one theory, but it’s got a certain ring to it – and given the year we’ve had so far, can we please start again on April 1?

One of the pranks we think deserves a mention was pulled in 1989, when billionaire Richard Branson designed a hot air balloon to look like a UFO and hired someone to emerge from it wearing an ET costume to confound people when it landed. In 1996 the Taco Bell Corporation took out a full-page advertisement in six major newspapers announcing it had purchased the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia and was renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell. The National Historic Park in Philadelphia subsequently received hundreds of outraged calls. The following year saw Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak and Jeopardy host Alex Trebek swap shows for the day.

It was in 1988 that our favourite prank occurred. Burger King took out a full-page newspaper ad introducing a new Whopper burger that had been designed specifically for left-handed customers. This new menu item was said to contain the same ingredients as the original but was simply rotated 180 degrees. Just like that, thousands of customers visited Burger King restaurants asking for the ‘Lefty’ Whopper.

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Continuous Learning at Woodleigh School Navigating the as-yet uncharted waters of remote schooling may take some time. As you work with your child, remember these three ‘Ps’: Positivity, Perspective and Patience.

Woodleigh School is a compassionate, connected and resilient community. The success of our approach to continuous learning rests upon a strong partnership between school and home. In these uncertain and challenging times, we are dependent on the committed planning and skilful expertise of our dedicated staff, appropriate student motivation and engagement, and strong support from parents for this alternative approach to teaching and learning. Together we can work to ensure the continuity of the rich, holistic learning that resides at the heart of our school community.

We know that for students to flourish, it is important that they forge strong connections with others, and have goals and a sense of purpose in their lives. We are very proud of the pastoral care systems and programs that operate at each of our campuses and, in moving to our Continuous Learning Plan, we recognise how vitally important it is that students maintain their connections with each other and with key staff.

We have been very appreciative of the support and understanding of the Woodleigh community as we grapple with the COVID-19 outbreak.

We look forward to the time when we reopen our campuses. We will continue to monitor the situation in the days and weeks ahead.

For more information about the school’s approach to continuous learning, as well as detail specific to each section of the school, visit www.wscontinuouslearning.com DAVID BURTON — Acting Principal WOODLEIGH SCHOOL A: 485 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South T: 5971 6100 W: www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au FB: woodleighschoo1 INSTA: woodleighschool

Shire shutdowns in COVID-19 response Mornington Peninsula Shire has closed a range of centres and services as well as cancelling or modifying non-essential programs in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. The decision followed the State Government’s declaration of a state of emergency last month.

The following services will be closed until further notice: • Libraries in Mornington, Rosebud, Somerville and Hastings, and the Mobile Library;

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• Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; • Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Civic Reserve Recreation Centre and Somerville Recreation and Community Centre; and, • Tourist Information Centre, Dromana.

“Our immediate priority is keeping our community well,” said Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Sam Hearn. “We need to act with responsibility but not anxiety. Therefore, in line with the World Health Organisation’s advice, we are playing our part at the local level to slow the spread of (the) coronavirus.

“The prevention we undertake now will help our

community, especially those who are most vulnerable.

The Shire is committed to retaining all essential services during this challenging time. We will keep our community informed as things unfold.”

For updates on affected council services, programs, events and activities, visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus For all health-related queries about COVID-19, go to www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus If you believe you are showing symptoms of the disease, call the COVID-19 hotline on1800 675 398. For information in languages other than English, phone 13 14 50. Only call 000 in emergencies.

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Life begins at 50 Has the family home become a pain to maintain with the kids no longer around to help mow the lawns or clear the gutters?

Perhaps you’re contemplating a move to something more manageable but don’t want to retire from the things that make you happy?

Well, thanks to a luxury development on the Peninsula with no stamp duty, conveyancing fees or ongoing council rates to pay, there’s never been a better time to downsize to a bigger life and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

small but important administrative elements of daily life.

This is also a wonderful enabler for those who like to travel because you can rest assured that when you go on holidays, your community managers are keeping an eye on things within this safe and secure gated community.

There are a range of homes available ready for you to move straight in. To book a visit and experience Lifestyle Bittern and Lifestyle Hastings, call 1300 505 560 or visit www.lifestylebittern.com.au or www.lifestylehastings. com.au

Lifestyle Bittern and Lifestyle Hastings offer new opportunities for fun and friendship in a community of working, semi-retired and retired people over 50.

Homeowners enjoy 5-star resort-style facilities set in fully landscaped and maintained gardens, such as an indoor heated pool and spa, cinema, gym, library and computer centre, bowling green, alfresco barbecue dining space and a community bus for visits out and about town.

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Business nous handed down from father to sons James and Malcolm Cameron are Peninsula boys through and through. These two brothers, who were born in NSW, moved to Victoria after their dad, Barry, was ‘poached’ by Myer in 1968. The rest is Ritchies generational supermarket history.

James and Malcolm Cameron celebrate in San Diego last year after Ritchies Dromana won IGA International Retailer of the Year.

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James explains: “Dad was originally the manager of Woolworths in Double Bay then in Newcastle before coming to Melbourne, where he was given the position of supervisor for all the Myer Food Halls in Australia. Both Mal and I were still very young when we moved to the Peninsula. Dad used to tell this story of how he was trying to convince the heads of Myer to open up a supermarket in Bayside in Frankston because he could see the potential, but they wouldn’t have it. He was such a smart businessman. He brought the Target concept back from the US after studying there in 1969 too.”

But the ever-innovative Barry Cameron had bigger fish to fry than running someone else’s store. James continues: “He resigned from Myer and went into partnership with the then owner of Frankston Ritchies, Nelson Morris. That was in 1971.

They went on to open Ritchies Towerhill on the corner of Golf Links and Hastings roads in 1972 before securing the Ritchies Mount Eliza store. Dad died when he was 50 and Mal, Mum – Elisabeth Cameron – Peter Carson and I were left in charge.

I’ll never forget the day when Mal and I drove to Deniliquin to visit the landowner, George Demaine, to secure the lease for the Mount Eliza store. Here we were, these early-20s pimplefaced kids trying to do a deal, but we got it done.”

Both the Cameron boys have been working since they were about 10 and are committed to careers that are forged from the ground up. They also have a sister, Frances, who is not involved in the business. Malcolm and Fred Harrison are Ritchies’ longest standing employees, celebrating 45 years of service, while James is not far behind. James continues: “We grew up in Frankston South. Mal went to Frankston High and I went to Mount Eliza High. I was managing the liquor department at the Mount Eliza Ritchies by the time I was 21, had an operational sabbatical and am now a company director while Malcolm is currently chief financial officer and director. He and his wife Karen still live in Mount Eliza and I’m there at least once a week. We are still a family-run operation and many of our employees have been with us for decades.

The Mount Eliza store has moved and certainly evolved since those early days but the service stays the same. There’s still plenty of opportunities for staff to rise through the ranks.”

This year marks 150 years of Ritchies supermarkets. Stay tuned for the relaunch of the Ritchies loyalty card in May and the big Mount Eliza birthday bash in September as this success story of generational business goes on.

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News & Interviews Socials 34, 42, 43, 51, 77 & 88 H Dromana Industrial Estate H Spotlight on Seaford Arts, Events & What’s On The Business H Health & Wellness Health Beauty Fashion & Stars H Local Liquor Food & Wine, Markets Property Home Decor

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Fitness phenomenon takes Seaford in its stride Hundreds could soon lap it up at the Seaford Wetlands for a timed, 5km running event each Saturday that will have all abilities aboard.

Under proposals, Seaford Wetlands would join more than 1700 event locations as part of the global parkrun network, but setting it apart are the swans, spoonbills and sandpipers accounting for some of the 7000 birds calling the internationally recognised 158ha wetlands home.

Event director Hannah Littler says the sealed trail near public transport made it the perfect choice, after being contacted by a vision-impaired athlete. “The wetlands seemed like an ideal location — a flat, wide course accessible to wheelchair and vision-impaired athletes,” Hannah says. “Every section is different, from avenues of native trees to open wetlands, with the sounds of frogs and birds providing a lovely soundtrack for your

walk or run.”

Hannah first attended a parkrun event almost six years ago, and after 227 events she says the secret to success is sociableness. “I have made friends and connected with people that I never would’ve met if it weren’t for parkrun. I now run with them throughout the week at social runs as well as in fun runs.”

A permit awaits for the Seaford Wetlands and for a second location at the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve. Each has estimated establishment costs of $7500 and would join locations at Chelsea, Dandenong, Hastings and Rosebud.

Frankston Mayor Sandra Mayer says: “Council officers have spoken with organisers about the proposal and are preparing a report to be considered. Depending on the potential financial contribution required by council, the proposal may also need to be considered by councillors.”

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Instead of painting eggs for Easter this year, we invite you to embrace the rock-painting trend. As we go to print, our schools have closed early for the holidays and a shutdown of non-essential gatherings has been put in place in a bid to put the brakes on the spread of COVID-19. So here’s a family favourite craft activity that’s guaranteed to keep the kids busy while you use what’s in and around the house and begin the Easter festivities.

To make your painted rock Easter eggs, we start with gathering rocks from outside. You could even turn the task into a treasure hunt in the garden to make this activity twice as much fun.

Second, set up your work station complete with paint or crayons, brushes, a drop cloth, art smock, sponges or a wet rag for cleaning up spills. If the masterpieces will be living outside for all to see, make sure the paint is waterproof, and perhaps a base coat might be handy too.

Third, get your creative juices flowing. This is when the fun begins. Ideas for the designs could include polka

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dots, stripes, or zig-zags. Why not embrace your sporty side and decorate your rock in your favourite sports team’s colours? For the older children or the adults participating, you could try your hand at an adorable Easter bunny, the classic fluffy yellow baby chicken, flowers, animals, sunsets, butterflies, or a seascape.

If you’ve hit the jackpot and the kids just can’t get enough, introduce optical illusions, Zendangle designs, or even a mandala.

While your masterpieces are still wet, you could top them with glitter or sequins, or use puffy paint to create a 3D effect. Stickers can also make for some endless fun, or take it up a notch and get nine rocks and a board and make your own noughts and crosses board game that can live outside. Now you’ve got homemade decorations at the ready, pop them on the table for Easter brunch among some shredded green paper in a basket.

The rocks will also brighten up any playroom, and the inexpensive activity could become a requested craft activity. The possibilities are endless. What about a unicorn-themed rock complete with mini fake flowers or diamantes glued on? With Mother’s Day around the corner as well, you may be receiving a few lovingly made rocks – it’s the thought that counts, after all.

So let’s get ready to rock the kids’ socks off!

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MasterChef hopeful plates up her second course Mount Eliza resident Dani Venn is Back To Win. You may remember her from Season 3 of Network Ten’s powerhouse creative cooking show MasterChef, where she came in fourth place, but this time round she is competing against a bevy of brilliant chefs who are bringing their A-game and the heat is on. We chat over the phone and the excitement is palpable. This mother of two, who loves living on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband Chris and kids Harlow and Oscar, made the tree change from Smiths Gully two years ago and hasn’t looked back.

Dani explains: “I was in shock when I got a call from the producer who said, ‘Are you sitting down?’ before letting me know I was going to be part of Season 12. It’s been incredibly positive from the outset. MasterChef is an amazing brand and being in Season 3 really changed my life. You know that around 70 per cent of cooks on the show go on to work in the food industry? I went on to host my own show, Weekend Feast, did a radio gig on Nova FM in Melbourne and travelled across the country and internationally as an ambassador for various brands. I mean, what an opportunity. Back To Win has been exciting but nerve-racking too. Everyone is very competitive.

Second time round it’s a whole different ball game.”

MasterChef Australia Back To Win’s 24 passionate-about-food former contestants will have their eyes on the prize that eluded them once before. The kudos of first place, cash and a trophy to boot. Mix in the three new judges, including Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and MasterChef Australia Series 4 winner Andy Allen, and viewers are sure to be salivating in front of their screens as the pots and pans fly and the ice-cream and sorbet makers get ready to rumble.

Dani continues: “It’s been tougher for me this time because I’ve got kids and it’s hard to leave them behind. My focus on food has really changed since becoming a mother. I’m very concerned with how food affects general health and well-being. I’m the director of Eat it Up Creative and the founder of The Wholehearted Cook. I’m also currently working on my first bricks-and-mortar food business, Go Go Bowl, which will focus on healthy fast food.”

How does this bubbly beach-going chef, who likes to visit a winery or one of the great Mount Eliza cafes in her down time, think the public will respond to the synthesis of new and old faces this season? She concludes: “I think they’ll love it. The new judges are very experienced and the show has evolved. This series is celebrating produce we have in our own backyard. It’s a new chapter for Australian cuisine and we all want to win it.”

Tune in to see Dani whip up a Mornington Peninsula storm in the MasterChef kitchen this month. Game on, people. Game on.

MasterChef Australia Back To Win premieres on Monday, April 13, at 7.30pm on Ten. LIZ ROGERS

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At 12, most of us could say we had danced in performances we’d made our parents watch at home on a makeshift stage or stood at the back of the school production as a ‘tree’. That’s not quite the case for Mia Herring and Emma Walkington.

On Sunday, March 8, they both had the chance to perform with Katy Perry at the Women’s T20 World Cup Final. The dancers from Patricia Ann School of Dance in Mornington were among 300 girls from across Victoria aged between 12 and 16 who joined the international pop sensation to celebrate International Women’s Day in front of 87,000 spectators.

Mia was beyond excited to get the opportunity to be a part of this when the call went out for dancers. She jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t want to perform alongside the US singer, songwriter, and television judge?

With assistance from mum Jane Herring, an application was submitted. It included photographs, examples of Mia’s dance experience including her repertoire of dance styles, and where she attended dance school. It was a dream come true for Mia, who had begun dancing at the age of three – or rather ‘bopping’ around the house.

Throughout rehearsals Mia and Emma become fast

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friends and bonded over the experience. It was during the final rehearsal before they performed at the MCG that Mia’s nerves well and truly set in.

“During the rehearsal I fell over,” she says. “It was a tricky part at the end of the dance. You had to dance backwards while opening a pink hand banner. So, during the live performance on Sunday, I was so relieved I hadn’t fallen over!”

As Katy Perry fans, the concert was a huge thrill for both

girls, and Mia says the atmosphere was phenomenal.

“It’s the biggest and most significant thing to happen to me. I’m even more inspired to keep dancing. I’ve got competitions next month in a troupe team and I’m pumped. My dance styles include jazz, acrobatics, lyrical, ballet, tap, as well as neo classical ballet.”

Jane was so proud to have her daughter on stage in front of the huge crowd. The quality of the cricket, the skill of the dancers, the music and spectacular fireworks, the roar of the spectators when the players hit fours and sixes, and Katy’s killer performance all made for a night to remember.

“We absolutely loved watching the cricket too,” Jane says. “It was empowering. For Mia and Emma, it’s become the norm to see women playing cricket, but in reality it was a pivotal moment of girl power for all. The event was electric; it was just as exciting as an AFL Grand Final.”

KATE SEARS Pictured from top left: Katy Perry’s performance at the MCG on March 8 was a highlight of the Women’s T20 World Cup Final; Emma and Mia have become good friends after being chosen to perform at the MCG; Emma Walkington and Mia Herring were the envy of young girls everywhere after dancing with Katy Perry at the MCG.

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Remembering little lives lost National Miscarriage Awareness Day is a remembrance day for anyone who has been affected by miscarriage. Organised by Miscarriage Information Support Service Inc. (MISS), it’s designed to raise awareness of and promote discussion about miscarriage. A miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

National Miscarriage Awareness Day is on Sunday, May 3, and MISS will be hosting a remembrance event at the Frankston Mechanics Hall. To find our more about MISS or for event tickets, go to the MISS website at www.miss.org.au The loss of a baby through miscarriage can be very upsetting. Saying “I’m sorry” and acknowledging the person’s loss is the best way for family and friends to respond, and letting them know that you are there for them whenever they need you. Never respond with “At least …” because this minimises the person’s loss.

There is a beautiful mural and memorial rock, pictured, at the Frankston Memorial Park that commemorates babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, and shortly after birth. Any person can go there to grieve the loss of their baby; the entrance is via the gate on Clarendon St.

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Six in a row for a full house A Mornington Peninsula man who won $702,073.82 in Tattslotto last month has described it as “just the right amount”. He was one of six Division 1 winners in the March 7 draw and said he would use his windfall to buy a house and a car and take a holiday.

“I’ve been renting and never been able to get on the property ladder so I’m going to buy myself a house,” he said. “It’s just the right amount. It’s not too much but it’s enough that I can buy a house, which is all I’ve ever wanted to do. I’ll still keep working but it will take the pressure off for the future knowing I’ll be debt-free. I also will get myself a new car. I’ve been eyeing off a Mustang so I think I’ll get one of those. I also want to go on a

holiday next year so will put some money aside for a big overseas trip too.

“As soon as I discovered the news, I called all of my family and they were all so rapt for me. We are going on a family holiday at the end of the month anyway so it will be another chance to get together and celebrate.”

The man bought his winning QuickPick entry online. “I was just watching footy when I remembered I’d bought an entry so I logged on to my account and saw I had had a win. I thought I must have won about $25 or something so I scrolled down my ticket to see how many numbers I had and saw that I had six in a row. I couldn’t believe it.

I don’t win things like that ever. I must be the unluckiest person ever. It’s not that way anymore, though; my luck is changing.”

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Dark nebula an April highlight

April is the perfect time of the year for observing the dark nebula known as the Coalsack. You will find it nestled within the rich, bright star fields of the Milky Way. It is visible to the naked eye, sitting right next to Crux – the Southern Cross. The Coalsack appears dark because it stops the light from the stars behind it reaching our eyes.

While looking at the constellation Crux, observe the bright star Acrux, which is a multiple star and can be resolved by a small telescope. An interesting fact is that out of all the constellations, Crux is the smallest. The whole constellation should fit behind your outstretched hand at arm’s length.

Then not far from the Coalsack you will find the wonderful open cluster NGC 4755, the Jewel Box Cluster. It looks like a hazy star to the naked eye, but binoculars or a small telescope will reveal its individual, colourful twinkling stars. If you are observing with binoculars, make sure you do not miss two marvellous sights in the nearby constellation Carina: IC 2602, the Southern Pleiades, and NGC 3372, the Carina Nebula.

On April 1, Saturn will be close to Mars in the morning sky,

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then on April 3-4 Venus passes through the Pleiades cluster.

On April 8 we will see a perigee full moon – the moon’s closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit – also referred to as a ‘super moon’. One week later on April 15, the waning moon will be close to Jupiter in the morning sky, followed on April 16 with the waning moon close to Saturn in the morning sky. Then on April 26-27 we will see the crescent moon near Venus in the evening sky.

For further information about the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, such as public stargazing nights, event bookings and membership, please visit the society’s Facebook page, or website at www.mpas.asn.au NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society

Pictured from top left: Taken from the ISS, this photo of Crux – the Southern Cross – shows the Coalsack Nebula in the lower left. Courtesy NASA NGC 3324 is an open cluster in the southern constellation Carina, located northwest of the Carina Nebula 7560 light-years from Earth. Photo by Steve Mohr, MPAS member NGC 3372, the Carina Nebula, is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, and is located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm. Also known as the Eta Carinae Nebula, it lies between 6500 and 10,000 light-years from Earth. Photo by Steve Mohr, MPAS member

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The Navy to the rescue Those taking refuge from the bushfires on the beach at Mallacoota in January must have been relieved when they heard that the Navy was coming to take them to safety. Like most Australians, however, the name of their rescue ship would have been quite unfamiliar.

HMAS Choules was formerly a unit of the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).

Launched in 2003 by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders, Wallsend on Tyne, the ship was given the name Largs Bay. When removed from service with the RFA in 2010, Largs Bay was bought for the RAN. The ship arrived in Australian waters in December 2011, was renamed HMAS Choules and commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy. The ship was out of service from June 2012 until April 2013 while faulty transformers were replaced.

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is designed to carry tanks, trucks and troops, all of which can be put ashore using the landing craft carried aboard.

Two helicopters can also be carried and operate from the flight deck, but she does not have her own helicopters. Known as an HLD (helicopter landing dock), she could be used to support an armed landing operation. Her vehicle deck has room for 32 Abrams tanks or 150 trucks and she carries 356 troops in normal conditions, or up 700 if necessary.

As shown at Mallacoota, she is a valuable asset to assist with disaster relief. After Cyclone Debbie in March 2017, she was sent to Queensland to support recovery work, and in September of the same year she went to Vanuatu to assist with the rescue of 11,000 people from a volcanic eruption.

Most ships of the RAN are named after Australian cities, towns and rivers but HMAS Choules is unusual, being only the second to be named after an enlisted sailor. The other is the Collins class submarine HMAS Sheean, named after

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The arrival of HMAS Choules was a welcome sight for those fleeing the bushfires at Mallacoota.

Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean. Chief Petty Officer Claude Choules was born in England in 1901 and served in both the RN and RAN. When he died in 2011, aged 110, he was the last surviving veteran of World War I.

BY MAURIE HUTCHINSON President, Peninsula Ship Society

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Head into Michelle-ann and save a bundle Michelle-ann Bras and Swimwear is celebrating 53 years of business in Mornington this month with a huge halfprice swimwear sale, including speciality fits up to G cup. Michelle-ann’s famous Berlei and Triumph bra sale continues this month, and Lois and Michelle-ann encourage you all to indulge in a personal bra fitting to start off the month feeling comfortable and looking positively fabulous.

For those ladies who have sore shoulders or bad backs or have recently had breast surgery, let Michelle-ann help you feel comfortable and at peace with a correct fitting by one of their experienced fitting specialists.

There is also a large range of front-opening bras to cater for the many ladies experiencing shoulder surgery.

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are just arriving, and Michelle-ann is excited to announce it has revisited its past with a massive selection of Givoni, Schrank, French Country and Jockey nighties and PJs in both summer and winter styles from sizes 10-24.

The Pink Room is available to care for ladies who have experienced breast surgery, whether it be a full or partial mastectomy, and Michelle-ann has a special team who have spent many years training to be able to help ladies restore their confidence and provide comfortable options for their recovery.

Michelle-ann is open seven days a week, and Lois and Michelle-ann look forward to helping everyone achieve a great fitting bra, swimwear or sleepwear at a bargain price.

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Changing our reactions to autism

Many of you who like to settle down at the end of the day and watch some telly may have noticed a new advertising campaign that tells it like it is.

Autism peak body Amaze and the State Government have launched the Australian-first autism education campaign Change Your Reactions, and as a mother of a person with autism, it hits the spot.

World Autism Day is on April 2, but the whole month is focused on raising awareness of a condition that, according to research undertaken by Amaze, causes “significant social isolation with 40 per cent revealing they sometimes struggle to leave the house because they are concerned about being subjected to discriminatory or negative behaviours in the community”. I agree. There were a few years when my son’s behaviour was so challenging we chose to stay close to home rather than manage it under the glare of social scrutiny. It was just easier.

According to the latest ABS data, there’s been a 25.1 per cent increase in autism diagnosis since 2015, and 29 per cent of the participants in the NDIS have autism. Research says about 85 per cent of Australians know someone with autism but many don’t know how to support them.

Amaze chief executive Fiona Sharkie says: “Autistic individuals, like all Australians, want and deserve the opportunity to contribute to and engage with their communities. We have a collective responsibility take action to create these opportunities – whether in schools, the workplace or in the wider community.”

So what does all of this actually mean? It’s simple. Autistic people live everywhere. They go to the supermarket, school, the swimming pool, and some of them work too. But because they see the world differently from neurotypical people and often struggle with sensory and cognitive issues, they need the rest of us to understand that difference is just that. Difference.

The 21st century seems to be jam-packed with international days and months designated for awareness and/or celebration.

Seek and you shall find days for social justice, happiness, cancer, discrimination, and bees. Autism Awareness Month may just be another one, but next time you turn on the box or are down the street and see a child jumping and flapping their hands or an adult struggling to cope with their work environment, please take note. There’s often a reason to change your reaction and to wear blue if you choose to on April 2 to create a better understanding of what autism is.

For more information regarding autism support, go to www. amaze.org.au, or on the Peninsula go to the Light Up Autism Foundation at www.lightupautism.org.au LIZ ROGERS

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This year’s Anzac Day will be the first since the Diggers returned from World War I that will go ahead without the traditional dawn service, national ceremony and veterans’ march.

Instead, there will be a private, nationally televised Anzac Day commemorative service from the Australian War Memorial on Saturday, April 25. The revised ceremony will be held in the memorial’s commemorative area and Hall of Memory at 5.30am. The event will not be open to the public and will instead be broadcast live across Australia by the ABC and streamed online.

Acting memorial director Anne Bennie said the memorial was committed to providing an opportunity for Australians to commemorate Anzac Day through the televised ceremony.

“Anzac Day is a symbolic day for Australians and New Zealanders, with the Australian War Memorial being the centre of Australia’s national commemoration,” said Anne.

In the event of a lockdown, some people have suggested on Facebook that residents could gather outside their front doors or at their letterboxes and ‘stand together’ for a minute’s silence at 6am on Saturday, April 25.

Please be aware that this information was correct at the time of printing. We advise you to confirm the status of events via www.mornpen.vic.gov.au closer to the date.

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Beat the fear with a new career Do you feel a sense of dread each night at the thought of work the next morning? Or maybe you feel like a square peg in a round hole among your colleagues. If so, it could be time to consider a career change. But with so many career and study options out there, it can be tricky to know which path to take.

Chisholm Institute of TAFE career education co-ordinator Katharine Beech says the first step is to consider what skills you already have and how you could use them to succeed in a new role. “If you work in retail you would already have great customer skills, which are key for a pathology collector,” she says. “Transferable skills are really valuable.”

Ms Beech also recommends thinking about what jobs will fit your current life stage. “For example, if you have kids and want to work during school hours, you might consider education support.”

And of course, don’t forget to choose something you’re passionate about and will enjoy day to day so you can avoid that feeling of dread in the future.

Once you’ve made a short list, Ms Beech suggests researching salary expectations, industry growth and job availability before planning how you’ll get from where you are to the job you want. And you can research which course to study on the Chisholm website from the comfort of your couch. With more than 300 courses on offer across eight campus locations, including Rosebud and Frankston, as well as online, you’ll find a study option to help you start working towards your new career.

You can also learn about pathways from TAFE courses to degrees, find details about the State Government’s Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative and start an application for Chisholm’s mid-year intake. Visit www. chisholm.edu.au CHISHOLM INSTITUTE A: PO Box 684, Dandenong T: 1300 244 746 W: www.chisholm.edu.au FB: ChisholmInstitute INSTA: chisholm_institute

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The invisible cost of trauma Mount Eliza resident James Farquharson is a house husband, and he’s OK with that. At 52, this ex-Australian Army member and now PTSD sufferer was born in Canberra and has been living on the Peninsula for the past 10 years.

Life hasn’t been easy, but as he puts it: “My wife and I are both so stubborn that we made a pact to get through this.” And they are. Now the president of the Mornington RSL, James still has the gift of a giggle, albeit one tinged with a sense of wry acceptance. The trauma of serving in East Timor in 2002 and the subsequent guilt he felt on leaving his wife and two small children behind, and the loss of four students in his pastoral care in Bendigo, have left their mark.

He explains: “I’m TPI – totally and permanently incapacitated – so I take care of the house while my wife Miffy teaches at Woodleigh. It’s been extremely difficult for her and our two girls, Molly and Jesse. I’ll never forget when Jesse was five and followed me outside in the middle of the night to the Portaloo we were using while Issue 101, APRIL 2020

renovating. I was trying to close the door until I finally realised she was there making sure I didn’t disappear again.”

James and his two brothers grew up around the Army.

His father had two uncles in World War II, while his mum’s great uncle was a brigadier. He joined the Army Reserve when he was at Melbourne University studying secondary teaching, and went on to the Royal Military College, Duntroon, where he developed chronic fatigue syndrome after contracting glandular fever, and became depressed. He continues: “I quit the Army only to find later on that I hadn’t been discharged and had been posted to Queensland. They had marked me absent without leave. Weird. The Army Reserve is deployed in civilian time of need. Many of my mates were the ones who went in after Black Saturday to recover the bodies.

They don’t talk about it. Our job was to provide military aid to the civil power and low-level operations, but my Reserve unit was deployed to East Timor in 2002, which was the first time this had been done since the Vietnam War. We trained for five months in Darwin before heading to East Timor and operated mainly on the border of Indonesia. We had to do foot patrols throughout the region. I never had to shoot my weapon but we always patrolled with them loaded and three militia were killed as a result of battalion operations. Five out of nine family members were also killed in a bombing.

I was also stationed at the Dili Embassy just after the first Bali bombing, and the ambassador was driven around in an armoured Land Cruiser because there was always a constant threat. My PTSD was triggered by my deployment and I struggled to return to civilian life, then four students died while I was teaching in Bendigo and my friend Greg Sher, whom I went to East Timor with, was killed in Afghanistan. It’s hard to get help because you are supposed to be tough, but sometimes you just can’t be.”

No, you can’t, James, but life continues and we try to find ways of moving forward. For James, this means painting, sailing and staying close to family and mates. He concludes: “I get out on the water once a week, which is very calming; I am doing a visual art course at Chisholm in Frankston and do some part-time work for friends. I’m getting help.”

Anzac Day is April 25, readers. Remember it. Remember them.

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It’s all coming up Daisy’s Don’t let this cute little kitty fool you – Daisy seems to think she’s a dog. Really. She’s formed a habit of wagging her tail and has learnt to sit, shake, salute and meow on command. Daisy’s belief that she’s perhaps half-dog has extended to barking – or rather, meowing – at birds. She’s loyal, playful, full of character and loves a good bellyrub. Yep, she’s a Catdog.

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Coming into the world on Christmas Day, she’s been the gift that keeps on giving for her human parents Emma Bates and Michael Ribbons. At three years old, this domestic short-haired tabby has exceeded in etiquette school with perfect manners. While patiently waiting to be let outside or given dinner, she’s been taught by Emma to meow. It’s her way of saying “Please” – and it’s downright adorable. Her vocabulary doesn’t stop there, with Michael teaching her to have a conversation.

“It’s so weird to watch,” said Emma. “But it’s cute. They just sit there meowing at

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each other. Michael will ask her questions and she’ll just meow straight back.”

Daisy also has an intuition to know when something is wrong. “You can see her actually concerned and she comforts you in times of need.”

Emma and Michael adopted Daisy from RSPCA Pearcedale and encourage others to consider adoption as well. Not only was this little darling already named, but it seemed she was to be the only cat to ever win over Michael, who was not a cat person at all.

“I remember passing each enclosure and just saying, ‘Nope, I don’t trust it’,” said Michael. “But then we came across a small tabby. Something came over me.

I didn’t get the feeling of distrust. So I walked into the cage to investigate. This little kitten started rubbing against me. I was certain that this was the cat for us.”

Miss Daisy has recently moved from Frankston South to her new palace in Langwarrin. It’s here that she’s proceeded

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to pretty much claim every surface as her own – toilet lid included. It’s her throne after all. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t attempt to climb fences or sniff out a bite of tasty cheese.

As with most pets, Daisy takes her morning wake-up calls very seriously.

Emma’s alarm signals to Daisy that it’s time for attention. And just like that, she’s jumped on a half-asleep Emma for a cuddle. Days without alarms confuse Daisy, so she takes on the alarms job, but to another level. A dive-bomb under the doona to tickle Emma’s feet gets her up quick-sticks and informs Emma that Miss Daisy requires a bathroom visit – STAT. This cheeky cat has a back-up career as a ghost hunter. She’s been known to stand on her hind legs for about three minutes just staring intently at the bare wall. It’s OK guys, she’s going to catch them all.

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It’s time to showcase the beautiful seaside town of Seaford. Nestled between Frankston and Carrum and only a 36km drive from Melbourne’s CBD, it is the ultimate beachside suburb. Seaford’s residents speak of the bountiful selection of parks, native bushland, pristine beaches, and the Seaford Wetlands. Neighbourly spirit is high, and children are often spoilt for choice with activities within the family-friendly suburb.

Options are endless to keep your restlessness at bay. You could set out on a kayak along Kananook Creek, stroll along the Kananook walking trail, bike or walk along the Seaford pier, try to catch a fish or jump in for a swim.

Why not discover the offerings within the industrial area or meander along the shopping strip afterwards?

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Yoko Original Boutique offers unique finds at affordable prices for today’s woman, while Little Guildford’s delights children with a fairy aesthetic and adorable clothing.

Make sure to stop off at 38 South Bar Café for a tasty treat and beverage, or Beach Café Seaford for a delicious meal with a view. Table 55 has comfort food just waiting to delight too, so pop it on your list.

If you’re in need of some TLC, Flow Hair Design has you covered at its boutique hair salon. Yogaharta Yoga and Wellness Centre rounds out the high-quality selection by offering yoga, meditation and an infrared sauna.

We suggest a visit to the 7.5ha Belvedere Bushland Reserve at Ti-Tree Cres to discover its many treasures. As you wander through the area, highlights of this reserve

include indigenous plants, swampy vegetation, informal tracks, native animals, on-leash dog-walking areas, and park benches on which to rest. Make a note to return in spring to appreciate the wildflowers.

Whether you’re ever so lucky to live in Seaford or nearby, or if you’re just planning to visit for a day trip, you’ll always find your way.

Enjoy our special feature over the next few pages, if you find some businesses have closed due to Covid19 then make sure you check our website and social media for when they will be re-opening.

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Café’s commitment to hygiene and safety With so much unease surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s comforting to know our local businesses are doing everything they can to keep their customers as safe as possible. 38 South Bar Café is a case in point.

This family-run business in the heart of Seaford is committed to strict hygiene practices and sanitary measures to avoid any further spread of the disease.

Staff have increased their use of disposable gloves, the benches are continually sanitised, and the kitchen is given a deep clean and is sanitised every night.

If you’re reluctant to venture out in public, 38 South Bar Café is offering contactless food and beverage delivery to your home by a family or staff member following sensible hygiene practices, and a 10 per cent discount applies on all phone orders for pick-up or delivery.

It’s great to know that, thanks to the efforts of everyone at 38 South Bar Café, we can all still enjoy some of the good things in life.

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Carers of Country: capsule exhibitions online at Everywhen Due to the unprecedented health crisis, Everywhen Artspace is regretfully postponing its April scheduled exhibition of the riverland works of Kaiela Arts, Shepparton. Instead, it will be presenting a series of online exhibitions under the title Carers of Country that feature the many ways in which Australia’s Indigenous people preserve knowledge through art and care for the land, the environment and wildlife.

“We’ll be featuring some of the Kaiela works in an online exhibition and re-scheduling the show as soon as we can,” says Everywhen’s co-curator, Susan McCulloch. “Kaiela artists are a wonderful group and have been working very hard on a great series that celebrates the once-fertile riverlands flora. However, their health and that of our clients, staff and the general community is far more important at this time.

“Over April and May we’re presenting a series of dynamic online exhibitions of beautiful new Aboriginal art from around Australia on particular subjects, styles and media. We’ll be including extensive information with each of the exhibitions to both educate and inspire.”

Private gallery viewings of works will be available and Everywhen is offering free delivery for all artwork purchases.

The online exhibitions will be promoted via Instagram and Facebook and available for viewing at www.mccullochandmcculloch.com. au, where those interested can also sign up for email news for information about events and special offers.

The gallery is currently closed and open by appointment only. Viewers are welcome to phone or email to inquire.

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Spirit Country, by Rosalind Tjanyari from the APY Lands of South Australia, and above Tiwi Islander Thomas Munkanome’s Cockatoo will feature in Everywhen’s Carers of Country online exhibitions in autumn

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Dear friends, customers and followers, We hope you’re keeping well.

We’d like to let you know that as of the end of March, many of our beautiful Mornington Peninsula cellar doors are open for retail sales and their wine clubs are open for business.

Tastings are no longer possible and restaurants are being tucked away for the time being, but you can still support our local businesses, and as always we are prioritising the health and well-being of our staff and valued customers with thorough hygiene procedures.

If you need help stocking your cellar or pantry and would rather stay at home, please call our wineries directly and they’ll happily deliver to your door.

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CINEMA MAY BE CLOSED DUE TO COVID19

When science intervenes Bloodshot - at HOYTS, Wells St, Frankston

This is your next date night movie. Why? Because you men will be mesmerised by the action at every turn, with beyondepic explosions and fight scenes that will have you on the edge of your seat.

For us women, there’s eye candy in the form of Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious), who plays lead character Ray Garrison, and Sam Heughan (Outlander) portraying Jimmy Dalton. There’s comedic relief for all with Lamorne Morris (New Girl) as the loveable yet sassy IT guy Wilfred Wigans.

Bloodshot (2020) follows Garrison, a slain soldier who is re-animated with superpowers by the ever-so-talented Dr Emil Harting (Guy Pearce). It’s when this elite soldier is brought back to life by Dr Harting’s advanced technology after being killed in battle that the story truly begins. Suddenly, he finds himself with superhuman strength, even faster healing

abilities and a thirst for vengeance. Keen to try out his new skill set, he becomes a superhero with an upgrade and a dark twist as he searches for the man who killed his wife – or who he thinks killed his wife. Alongside Katie or KT (Eiza González), this potential new love interest helps him to discover that everything may not be as it seems.

Based on the best-selling comic book

by Kevin VanHook, Bob Layton and Don Perlin, we’re picking there will be a sequel, or perhaps even a prequel.

Directed by Dave Wilson, this actionpacked movie is a must-see.

Can Garrison even trust himself?

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Art Red Hill postponed Organisers have decided to postpone Art Red Hill, the Mornington Peninsula’s premier art show, to help with national efforts to slow the spread in the number of people with COVID-19.

Art Red Hill began back in 1980 as a way to raise money for Red Hill Consolidated School and support arts in the area. It has grown from strength to strength – last year it attracted more than 600 people to its opening night event and more than 4000 people over the Art Red Hill weekend. Hundreds of talented artists from the Mornington Peninsula and around Australia take part in the show, which also features a café, Kids’ Art tent and pop-up shop.

Art Red Hill co-convenor Marlo Reyneke said: “We made the decision to postpone Art Red Hill in consultation with Red Hill Consolidated School and in accordance with government health advice.

“Art Red Hill is more than an art show; it’s a special celebration of creativity and community. We look forward to holding a fantastic Art Red Hill later in the year for the show’s 40th birthday. We will announce a future date for the 40th Art Red Hill in due course and will keep people updated online and via social media.”

Visit www.artredhill.com.au for details.

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Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours.

Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport.

Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you

wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale.

Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends.

Go to greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1666 and discover Greater Dandenong on a plate.

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Be introduced to the wonderful Afghan business community learning how traditional Afghan bread is made, visiting a traditional homewares shop, supermarkets and finishing with an Afghan banquet. Guarantee you won’t walk away hungry!

Who doesn’t like dumplings and desserts and on this tour you can indulge in both.

You will be treated to a variety of dumplings along the way and finish with fabulous desserts.

Do you have a group of friends or colleagues and can’t make one of the scheduled dates? Did you know that we can organise group bookings for 8–16 people available upon request.

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Sal Sharah in Grace Under Pressure. Photo Alex Sibbison

May evening with Affinity The place: the accessible Peninsula Community Theatre; the time: 7.30pm on Saturday, May 16, as hosted by our evergreen Peninsula Music Society. It is then that the Affinity Quartet will gift the Mornington Peninsula with rich musical warmth. This will be in the exuberant tone of their strings: Nicholas Waters (violin 1), Ioana Tache (violin 2), William Clark (viola), Mee Na Lojewski (cello).

The quartet comprises virtuoso artists from prominent Australian orchestras and ensembles.

The Affinity Quartet is based in Melbourne, but travels widely, with acclaim in the UK and Europe.

Buy tickets online at https:// pmsmusic.asn.au; at Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington and Robinsons Bookshop in Frankston; by phone on 9789 8392; or at the door one hour before the concert. ©Catherine Godony 2020

Secret stories of health professionals

Choir cancels first concert of 2020

As patients, we want our doctors and nurses to be perfect. We want them to be invincible; to manage all of our anxieties and fears in the face of illness.

Health professionals are with us when we’re born, and they’re with us when we die. They devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them?

How do they cope with the pressure? And when and how is there grace and compassion in the enacting of care?

Based on hours of in-depth interviews with health professionals about their experiences of working in hospitals, Grace Under Pressure is a deeply moving theatre experience revealing the hidden stories of doctors and nurses in their own words.

This play was inspired by tragedy. In early 2015 there was a spate of suicides by junior doctors – four within a month.

While such events are distressingly common within the profession, four deaths in such quick succession rocked the health sector. Something was clearly wrong with the workplace culture of hospitals, and something had to change.

Vividly brought to life by a cast of four extraordinary actors, the play takes the audience on an unforgettable journey.

There will be laughter, there will be shock, and there will be tears.

Alternative Facts presents Grace Under Pressure at Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday, April 30. Tickets: $27-$35 Bookings: 9784 1060 or www.thefac.com. au FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: www.thefac.com.au FB: FrankstonArtsCentre INSTA: the_fac

The Bel Canto Choir, with conductor Margaret Brown, has cancelled the first concert of its 2020 series.

Reflections was to have been presented at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza on Sunday, May 17, at 2.30pm. However, the all-female choir decided to cancel the concert because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keep an eye on Mornington Peninsula Magazine for news of when the choir plans to return. If you haven’t heard the Bel Canto Choir before, we can assure you the wait will be worth it.

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Cast off the past with exciting new art April is here and there is an exciting new exhibition of Australian art at Nissarana Galleries Mornington.

The opening coincides with the Easter weekend and consists of contemporary art for the collector and those wanting a new fresh look for their living spaces.

“We have reached the ‘equilibrium’ point of the year and it is now time for the new and for the inspiring to come into our lives,” says curator Valerie Pasquale. “After so much we have been through as a nation in the past months, it’s now time to stop, reflect and cast off the past and open to the new. One of the best ways to do this is to surround yourself with new beautiful artwork.

“This exhibition has work by amazing talented artists, both contemporary and Indigenous. There is something for everyone, and with our after-pay facility ‘ART MONEY’ it makes it very affordable to have the piece you love.”

Equilibrium is on from April 10-May 6. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, please check dates with the gallery.

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Brolgas Entwined, left, by Melanie Hava, and Limoncello, right, by Lizzie Alsop, are part of the Equilibrium exhibition at Nissarana Galleries Mornington. Check with gallery due to Covid19.

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FRIDAY APRIL 10 UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 6 Equilibrium Exhibition Nissarana Galleries, 211 Main St, Mornington, an exhibition of spiritual balance and new beginnings by talented artists both contemporary and Indigenous, 5976 8877, www.nissaranagalleries.com.au

SATURDAY APRIL 11 Hawkes Farm Autumn Open Day 661 Boneo Rd, Boneo, 11am-3pm, giving you a chance to take a tour on a tractor, pick some produce and enjoy family entertainment, www.hawkesfarm.com.au

SUNDAY APRIL 12 Dromana Estate Easter Family Fun Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, face painting, balloon twister, craft activities and more, all free!

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MONDAY APRIL 13 Mt Martha South Beach Market Boutique beachside market with more than 60 of Melbourne’s most creative markers, food and drink, art, beauty, fashion, homeware, pet products and much more, free entry, Mount Martha House Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha, 9am-2pm, www.unrivalledevents.com.au

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Salute To The Anzacs Frankston Arts Centre, a production to those brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our country, 10.30am & 1.30pm, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

FRIDAY APRIL 17 Smart Business Solutions presents Lunch & Learn Workshops Casa De Playa, 39 Main St, Mornington, join HR expert Lou-Ann to cover common topics raised related to staffing with 2-course lunch, 12.30-2pm, $30pp, book via www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au

SATURDAY APRIL 18 Archie Roach: Tell Me Why Frankston Arts Centre, title of his new memoir, an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience and strength of spirit, and also a great love story, 7.30pm, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

SUNDAY APRIL 26 Mount Eliza Farmers Market Corner Mt Eliza Way & Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza Farmer’s Market is great place to pick up the freshest local food and produce, meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere, 9am-1pm, fourth Sunday of each month, check website for upcoming dates, www.mtelizafarmersmarket.com.au

SUNDAY APRIL 26 The Mount Martha Briars Market The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha, a fantastic day out for friends and family to enjoy a homemade home grown market, 9am-2pm, parking $4 www.craftmarkets.com.au

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Dromana College Open Night 110 Harrisons Rd, Dromana, as the highest performing CHECK WEBSITE secondary school on the Mornington FOR NEW DETAILS Peninsula, come down on this open night to learn more, 6pm, 5987 2805, www.dsc.vic.edu.au

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SATURDAY MAY 16

The 91-Storey Treehouse Frankston Arts Centre, the team return with a fantastical trip through this wild, weird and wonderful world for primary schoolers and their adults, Fri 6pm and Sat 3pm & 6pm, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

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THURSDAY APRIL 30 Grace Under Pressure Frankston Arts Centre, based on hours of indepth interviews with doctors and nurses about their experience of training and working in hospitals, 7.30pm, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

Anabela Sobrinho’s Exhibition “Essence Portraits” Acrylic paintings exploring the Essence of Humans, most times quietly hidden within. These works combine your name, birth date and place, favourite colours and activities, and whatever you would like to reveal, TRIMS Café, 40 Playne St, Frankston, 9783 6781, www.anabelasobrinhoartistandwriter.com

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Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk Starting at 180 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill South, walk from Red Hill to Merricks with local vignerons and friends to celebrate the end of harvest and experience current vintage wines, 8am3pm, tickets available via www.mpva.com.au

The Sounds of Rodgers and Hammerstein — Frankston Arts Centre, this stunning show will feature hits from iconic musicals such as Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma and more, 10.30am & 1.30pm, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

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Peninsula Music Society presents Affinity Quartet Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 7.30pm, tix $25-$55, school students free, tix via Farrell’s Bookshop Mornington or Robert’s Bookshop, Frankston or via www.mpsmusic.asn.au

SUNDAY MAY 17 The Bel Canto Choir presents “Reflections” The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza, tix $20-$25, Primary School students no charge, tix via phone CHECK WEBSITE 9787 5383 or www.

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Business is beaut in entrepreneurial hot spot

Flinders. Remote. Rugged and reserved. This is a village where business is not conducted as usual. There is an underlying entrepreneurial essence from business owners to their customers and clients who share a similar like-mindedness.

Manyung Gallery owners David and Sharyn WemyssSmith opened their Flinders sculpture and art port of call three years ago after identifying the area as one that slotted well into their target market’s socio-economic profile. Here, the iconic Cook St businesses are privately owned, not big corporates, so the level of service is delivered from a highly personal perspective. This is a place where recognising and making a deep commitment to relationship development with often very private people is pivotal to entrepreneurial success.

David explains: “We are not spoiled by big international brands in Flinders and there is a diverse group of clients.

Some are property owners, from farmers through to large home owners on extensive acreage. Each business

is family-owned and push their own agenda with an entrepreneurial spirit. Everyone who opens their doors in Flinders is focused on a high level of service. There isn’t a 9-to-5 mentality. Manyung Gallery has delivered art to clients at midnight and at 6am. Many of the residents in Flinders are entrepreneurs themselves and expect the same passion and service from their own businesses.”

The Boss Insights 2020 report released by accounting software giant Xero Australia and Asia recognises Flinders as one of the entrepreneurial hot spots for small business. David continues: “I believe taking risks while delivering outcomes after extensive planning is integral to being entrepreneurial. You have to be prepared to venture into uncharted waters to achieve

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new, positive commercial outcomes.

There is a great abundance of this psyche in Flinders as well as Shoreham, Red Hill, Main Ridge and Merricks, and those people are attracted to the Flinders micro-commercial hub where community looks after community. Cook St may appear calm and reserved on the surface, but beneath the tranquil coastal aesthetic are entrepreneurial business owners who are determined to connect, take chances and meet residential expectations. They are highly motivated.”

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Committee for Mornington Peninsula supports #buyfromsmallbusiness The Committee for Mornington Peninsula is proud to support #buyfromsmallbusiness in response to the growing reality of the serious economic impact for our region of COVID-19.

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula has approached Mornington Peninsula Shire about a support package for the local business community like that being offered by other councils and is providing the latest advice and webinars for members on ‘better practice’ workplace, business continuity and customer interaction and care for these exceptional times. We recognise that small businesses don’t have the reserves to weather storms such as this and there will be a lot of local small businesses who will struggle to survive.

We are seeing early signs of a significant impact on the local visitor, hospitality and building sectors – key employers on the Mornington Peninsula – pointing to a significant risk to local employment if businesses are forced to scale back activity in response to declining customers.

For the casual and part-time employees who are crucial to the local economy and many household livelihoods, sustaining local business activity and customer patronage will be key to keeping shifts and income that gets recirculated in the local economy.

While at all times practising social distancing, hand hygiene and, for the unwell, early action and self-isolation, we can all do our part to support small-business owners, the employees that depend on customer support, drive the economy and help the community response to COVID-19.

Smaller businesses are well-placed to meet customer needs, implement social

distancing practices and keep activity in the local economy and incomes flowing into local households. As part of our community effort, we can help by supporting local small businesses.

We acknowledge and commend the efforts of larger businesses that work to support their small business suppliers, customers and communities they serve at this time.

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula will work with our stakeholders to ensure they understand that programs for supporting business survival and recovery are needed now. Over the coming weeks we will be surveying members and working with other organisations to quantify the impacts this disruption is having on our way of life.

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As a business owner, there’s one key thing you need to totally focus on now: keeping your business alive during these difficult times. That’s why Shannon Smit, from SMART Business Solutions, says it’s vital that you build a cash ‘war chest’ that will allow you to keep trading through the coming difficult months.

“Book a complimentary 30-minute Proactive Accounting Meeting with one of our advisers where we’ll discuss where you’re at now, what your future direction looks like and how we can ensure you’re structured to take full advantage of the economic stimulus package as well as potentially identifying greater tax efficiencies,” Shannon says.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS It’s more important than ever to focus on our health and wellness in the current COVID-19 climate. It’s all about staying safe and staying well, as well as keeping physically fit and mentally healthy.

Supporting others in our community – especially the elderly – is of high importance. Your neighbour may need a hand to complete their grocery shopping, get to the pharmacy or set up their computer so they can video call their grandchildren. Why not pop a note in their letterbox offering to help.

Asking if a friend or family member needs a chat, or changing your weekly boys’ night to everyone tuning in to the same TV channel and having a group video call, will also help ease loneliness and uncertainty during this tough time.

Every business is focused on protecting the health and well-being of all their customers, team members and greater community. The usual high standards of hygiene and cleanliness have been increased, and businesses are asking that you postpone your visit if you’ve been unwell or had contact with someone who has been overseas in the past two weeks.

However, there are still ways you can support them. For instance, if a family member, friend or work colleague has a birthday or special occasion coming up that you’d been planning to buy a gift for, why not purchase it early. Many Peninsula businesses also have gift vouchers and products that you can buy online. Early purchases will be a big help to our retailers and their staff.

Instead of cancelling your regular beauty appointment for whatever reason, why not just postpone it until the pandemic has eased. If it’s a medical appointment, online consultations are becoming increasingly popular as the community begins to self-isolate.

Keep engaging with us online at www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au and via social media /MornPenMag

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IVF treatment a first-time success for Langwarrin couple There’s a couple in Langwarrin who are having a baby and they’re excited. Terryn and Luke Edmond are thrilled to be welcoming their first-born, a boy, into the fold in early June and you can tell by the tone of Terryn’s voice it’s been a long time coming.

Falling pregnant comes easily for many but not for everyone. Terryn, who has worked in child care for 13 years and just loves children, had been watching family members and friends become pregnant for a while and was starting to become concerned. She explains: “People kept on asking me when am I going to have a child? Are you going to have a honeymoon baby? What are you waiting for? It continues over page

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IVF treatment a first-time success for Langwarrin couple was hard. I’m a quite emotional person and, although Luke was really positive, I was concerned there was maybe something wrong because we weren’t getting pregnant. That’s why we went to see Dr Genia Rozen at Melbourne IVF’s Peninsula clinic. I was in shock when we found out our first transfer had been successful. I kept on taking pregnancy tests for a couple of weeks after we found out just to make sure.”

Many of us have heard stories of couples who go through multiple rounds of IVF treatment to no avail. Not in this case. Dr Rozen explains: ”Infertility is quite common and happens for a variety of reasons. One in six couples have problems conceiving naturally, but that doesn’t mean that it will take you multiple times to fall pregnant through IVF. It can happen in the first cycle as it has with Terryn and Luke. Women under 35 like Terryn often have very good success, while the rate drops every year especially after the patient is 40 years old. Couples come in not having conceived and they are anxious, but some of them fall pregnant while having the tests. Some don’t. You don’t need to be trying for a long time before seeing a specialist who can make you feel less anxious and find out what the issue is.”

Terryn continues: “We were trying for a year after we got married and nothing was happening so we decided to find out why. We were diagnosed with unknown infertility so went ahead with IVF. I had my tubes checked, saw nurses and counsellors and had police checks done, which is standard. Then there was the wait to get my period and begin medication, which included a trigger injection. Six of my eggs had fertilised but only one embryo was good to go. It was implanted in the uterus and now we are having a baby. It happened so quickly I still can’t believe it.”

Apparently dreams do come true, readers. Congratulations, Terryn and Luke.

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Eating well and staying healthy A diet of high-quality protein from meat, poultry, eggs and fish, as well as healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil, in combination with loads of lowstarch vegetables and some lowGI whole grains such as legumes and sweet potato, with minimal processed foods, is an example of a healthy diet.

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Master jeweller Harry Ozkoch has lived and breathed jewellery since he was 16.

He’s extremely proud that this year Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers in Frankston will be celebrating 30 years of serving Mornington Peninsula people for all their jewellery needs, with customer satisfaction always at the forefront of every interaction.

Harry’s wife, Anny, and their daughter and son are also involved in the business, making their win in the Jewellers Association of Australia’s Australasian People’s Choice Award earlier this year truly a family effort. The excitement has been replaced with anticipation for Harry because his success in the Australian jewellery industry’s longest running design competition allows him to enter the International Jewellery Design Excellence Award in Hong Kong next year.

There’s a secret behind Harry’s award-winning ring: it contains another diamond hidden underneath, which creates a graceful drop effect. This piece was expertly

finished by Harry using white and ultra-rare Australian Argyle pink diamonds set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold. Harry is proud to have received numerous other awards throughout his decorated career. However, he says his win in the People’s Choice Award is the highlight of his 41-year career in jewellery.

One of Harry’s latest remodelling jobs is another favourite of the jeweller. The ring (top left) was a very sentimental piece because it belonged to the client’s grandmother. Harry and his team used the sapphire and diamonds from the original ring to create this modern beauty in platinum (bottom left). Anny’s are always at the ready to create some of the most beautiful pieces of jewellery for the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne public.

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Aries: Your social life is curtailed this month. Social isolation is something that affects everyone but the planets are aligned in such a way that suggests that Aries feel it more than others. This is because it influences your health and happiness. What a great opportunity to reassess what makes you happy.

Taurus: The lead-up to your birthday is quiet as the world moves into a different phase. Taureans are affected most in the workplace. Your profession is likely to be curtailed in some way during April. This could mean restrictions, or perhaps a shortage of opportunities. Use the time to rest.

Gemini: Your social life is likely to be more hectic. This could be social media outlets. It is the ideal time to enjoy connections with other people no matter what form they take. Any plans for overseas travel may be curtailed. Perhaps you could link up through the world wide web.

Cancer: Your professional life

flourishes, particularly if your career involves nurturing other people. One person, or perhaps many, need your support. This is more likely to be connected to your career than to your home life, although both may be affected.

Your natural ability to encourage and foster others is needed.

Leo: April sees you somewhat embroiled in relationship politics. As a true Leo you are an excellent leader, well able to assert yourself. However, this month compromise is the name of the game if you want to move forward. A personal partner, an ex-partner or a business partner is calling for change.

Virgo: How well do you adapt to change? Your workday life is likely to alter this month, calling on you to vary your usual lifestyle. Restrictions and delays may affect your working environment, or perhaps your role changes. You may have more responsibilities. It is time to consider your own health.

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Libra: The focus is on partnership. This

may be a personal or business association.

Romance may be restricted, so it is more likely to be quality time with your partner.

One other possibility is that you become involved in a healing mode, either for yourself or as a practitioner.

Scorpio: The year 2020 is your time to shine. Finally, your unique skills are appreciated. Your power of discernment helps cut through unnecessary fear and fake news. You respect the government’s laws and urge others to follow them. This month you are likely to hunker down and complete a project at home.

Sagittarius: Your natural mode is to

broaden your horizons through travel and expanding your mind. Boredom is not your friend. April somewhat curtails your usual modus operandi. If you have travel plans then these are subject to change. You need to adapt, to be creative. Adventures can be sought in everyday life.

Capricorn: Material matters are foremost in your mind this month. World politics has been buffeting the goats of the Zodiac for some time, so you are well-prepared for tougher financial times.

April sees you re-examining your budget, making some adjustments and moving forward. You need to avoid pessimism and favour pragmatism.

Aquarius: Serious Saturn has moved into your Zodiac Sign, indicating that you are shouldering more responsibilities than usual. This could be connected to older people and your siblings, if you have them.

Alternatively, it could be neighbourhood issues. It is time to decide what or who is important and move forward step by step Pisces: April calls on you to ensure that

your self-esteem is strong. If you do not feel good about yourself, then why not?

What can you change? Or how can you accept yourself flaws and all? This is a time when you need to surround yourself with uplifting people and activities.

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Raise a glass for our local economy You know the sound. That distinctive ‘pop’ as the bottle opener does its magic. Or the ‘fizz’ as you twist the top off an icy cold drink. It’s like music to our ears.

We swear it’s just because of our love affair with local liquor. The abundance of refreshing options across the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston area is a beautiful thing. The variety is never-ending, with each brewery, distillery and winery adding their own unique touch. Standing out from the crowd, these brands of liquid gold – or silver – have a special place in the hearts of our residents. Our liquor businesses provide a sense of community spirit.

Imagine that – supporting the community by having a ‘frothie’ at the local pub. It’s so patriotic and selfless.

If beer is your drink of choice, we insist that you try Jetty Road Brewery, St Andrews Brewery, Mornington Peninsula Brewery and TWØBAYS Brewing. Yes, four breweries require your highly tuned tastebuds STAT – we promise. For the sweet-tooths, we’ve got your back too. Ten Sixty One and Mock Red Hill are the apple-centred treats that teachers wish their students’ parents would gift them. Alternatively, if you’re after a little something new, could we tempt you with a glass of Little Spritz? It’s what happens when you mix sparkling wine and soda to create a magical taste sensation.

To wet your whistle, we present eight of our top liquor providers that serve up distinctive flavour profiles, on-point branding and a taste that keeps you coming back for more. Come on, do it for the community and our economy. We’ll drink to that!

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We all know how delicious Somerville Egg Farm’s eggs are and how they make baking taste just that little bit better. With Easter upon us and winter well on the way, come say g’day to the team at an egg farm where freshness and quality are No.1.

The Napolitano family has been producing and supplying eggs to the retail and wholesale market for more than 40 years, servicing not only the Peninsula community but also the greater Melbourne region. These freshly laid eggs, which are hormone and antibiotic-free, are packed daily and available at the farm gate, so you know you’re getting premium eggs that deliver good-for-you greatness.

As a symbol of fertility and rebirth, the egg has been associated with festivals and celebrations for centuries. Somerville Egg Farm continues to celebrate this nutrition-packed wonder food by housing about 60,000 ISA Brown chickens, which produce barn-laid, free-range and cage

‘googies’. They also come in a variety of packed sizes to cater for the smallest or biggest baking session. Or why not hardboil some and get the kids painting to celebrate Easter?

Either way, bring the family to see the chooks roaming free or to say hello to the alpacas, goats, emus and maremma dogs that also live on this gorgeous family-run farm. When you can’t have your own chickens laying eggs every day, then Somerville Egg Farm is the next best thing, right?

Somerville Egg Farm is just around your corner so there’s no excuse not to get the freshest eggs to help you through the baking season ahead. Grab some duck eggs and pre-bagged chicken manure to fertilise your garden while you’re there too.

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A year of being unrivalled Easter Monday’s Mount Martha South Beach Market marks the first birthday of the brains behind the newest premier markets, Unrivalled Events. Following the hugely successful launch, they’ve expanded to include The Soul Night Market at Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington, The 5ifth Makers Market at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea and The Soul Night Market Brighton at Brighton Beach.

“It’s all about community engagement,” said Unrivalled Events owner Paul Harvey.

“The focus is on people shopping, eating, drinking and socialising. It’s a great day or night out enjoying the vibrant atmosphere where everyone is having a good time.”

Stop by to soak up the live music, browse the stalls, and try the high-quality food options – plus dogs are welcome.

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

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

Plaza Palooza: 9am-4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Bittern station, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern.

Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

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

SATURDAY APRIL 4 Mt Martha Farmers’ Market: First Sat each month, Mt Martha Community House & parade lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mt Martha, 8.30am–12.30pm, www.mmfm.org.au Point Nepean Portsea Market: Portsea Quarantine Station, Point Nepean National Park, 9am-2pm, $5 parking Redhill Community Market: First Saturday of month, 266 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm Rosebud West Outdoor Market: First Saturday of month 8.30am12.30pm; Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West.

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

SUNDAY APRIL 5 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green 7am-2pm SATURDAY APRIL 11 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; second Saturday of month 9am-1pm; market@cpch.org.au Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School, cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty roads.

Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month, 9am1pm; crafts, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants and vegies; 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

SUNDAY APRIL 12 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: Second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary

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Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids MONDAY APRIL 13 Mt Martha South Beach Market: Boutique beachside market with more than 60 of Melbourne’s most creative markers, food and drink, art, beauty, fashion, homeware, pet products and much more, free entry, Mount Martha House Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha, 9am-2pm, www.unrivalledevents.com.au FRIDAY APRIL 17 Mt Martha Farmers and Community Market: Third Friday of the month, Mount Martha Community House, 3-7pm, gold coin donation SATURDAY APRIL 18 Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

Emu Plains Market: Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring, twilight market 3-8pm, Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SUNDAY APRIL 19 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm, Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford SATURDAY APRIL 25 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month, 7.30am-12.30pm.

SUNDAY APRIL 26 Little Beauty Market: Beauty Park, Frankston, special makers market, 9am-2pm.

Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm The Mount Martha Briars Market: Fourth Sunday of month, The Briars Mt Martha, 9am-2pm

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In the current climate surrounding COVID-19, eateries everywhere are adapting to the pandemic by adopting measures designed to keep them open while protecting the health of their staff and customers. There has been a rush of announcements on social media and in premises by restaurants and cafes all over regarding important

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health information in light of the continuing spread of the disease. The consensus is that everyone is closely monitoring the situation to ensure appropriate measures are taken. Businesses are totally focused on the health and safety of their customers, staff and suppliers.

So what’s happening now? Business models have been adapted, with customers encouraged to order online, call through their order or make an order of ready-made meals to store in their freezer. This means that social distancing is practised because you can eat-in at home. Other incentives include avoiding cash payments, using contactless payments, and sanitising EFTPOS machines between purchases.

Many have also announced that shared amenities will receive particular attention, with communal items such as sauce bottles, water bottles, napkin dispensers and cutlery stations receiving wipe-downs more regularly. Staff are being extra vigilant by practising good hygiene, with eateries sharing that they’re providing plenty of hand sanitiser for customers to use at their venues. Many social media posts have politely asked any customers who have travelled overseas in the past two weeks, or have come into contact with people suspected of having COVID-19, to not set foot in their premises.

Customers who are feeling unwell are advised to reschedule their visits.

All hygiene practices are being amped up. Staff are constantly working to ensure that all shared spaces are regularly cleaned and sanitised, including furniture, benches, door handles, and washrooms. On some occasions, businesses have created special takeaway menus with meals that can be eaten later. Contactless home deliveries are being made available where requested. Eateries are taking the time to remind patrons that they are enforcing safe takeaway practices and taking extra precautions.

In preparation for the disruption, many eateries have begun focusing on their shopfronts, user-friendly websites, and either removing their tables, limiting group bookings or designating a table to be left empty between each dining party.

As we enter this unprecedented phase of living, many businesses are making it known that they’re remaining open, making hygiene changes, and informing their customers of the actions being taken to keeping their staff and patrons safe and healthy.

While following the advice of our health departments is paramount, it’s also important that we all band together to continue to support our small businesses wherever possible. By doing so, we are supporting their staff, their suppliers and their families.

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Super-sweet reopening:

Choego Korean Street Food & Dessert House held its grand reopening on March 6 at 14-16 Shannon Mall to celebrate its expansion next door, where it has launched its new Asian Dessert House.

Customers joined in the fun by enjoying free samples, treating a friend to buy-oneget-one-free bubble tea and entering a competition to win free bubble tea for a year.

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Dave Cafarella – head chef, Cptn Jack’s Restaurant, 1 Lumeah Rd, Somerville Could you tell us a little about what makes Cptn Jack’s different?

Perfect vistas, a secluded and relaxing location and a freshly renovated building with a nautical and cosy ambience makes for a perfect location to enjoy fresh and local produce served up by a welcoming crew. A glass of vino and some fabulous seafood makes sense overlooking a marina of resting vessels.

What can customers expect from your menu?

We aim to offer consistency in all our menu items where seafood leads the way.

Fresh produce is prepared with care and to enhance our menu we have a selection of classic prepared game, prime cuts of beef that often feature ingredients from our on-site kitchen garden.

What’s your go-to trend to serve up that customers are loving?

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With 22 years in kitchens, I feel it was the 15 years spent in the Yarra Valley wine region that has shaped the chef I am today. Being at the helm of some of the best destination wineries such as Chandon, Rockford Wines, Oakridge and Meletos has enabled me to work with some amazing chefs and equally amazing produce.

What’s your style in the kitchen and what do you love most about what you do?

I would say my style is honest, and by that I mean the produce is the hero. My dishes are led by the ingredients; the technique always comes after to achieve the desired result. I enjoy making food with awareness of healthy food options with little to no processed ingredients . . . honest.

Do you have any advice for aspiring chefs?

Take the time to understand how things work. Ingredients behave in certain ways.

Understanding how recipes work will ultimately open up a world of creativity.

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It’s enough to drive you round the bend The shelves are bare. Toilet paper has become rare. As people desperately reach for alternatives, it’s vital to know what can and can’t be flushed.

You might not realise it, but what you flush down your toilet can have a huge impact on your home’s pipes and throughout the sewerage system. And if you have a pressure sewer system, it will happen very quickly. It might seem like an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ situation, but unfortunately that is not the case. South East Water has advised that “solid items in the drain can cause really bad blockages, harm the environment and the health of our pipe workers. It can also mean expensive repair costs for you to fix your damaged pipes and pressure sewer pumps”.

On no account should you flush paper towels, wipes, newspaper, any printable paper, or paper serviettes. All of these ‘alternatives’ could cause a sewer blockage. It’s misleading that wipes labelled ‘flushable’ are actually

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flushable. Whether they are make-up wipes or baby wipes, these so-called ‘flushable’ wipes are actually causing plenty of blockages and damage to our sewerage system and pump stations, according to SEW. You must place all wipes in the bin, not in your toilet, or you could be receiving paper of another kind in the form of a hefty invoice after your plumber has fixed your blockage.

If none of your friends or family can spare a square and you’ve been reduced to using substitutes like paper towels – ouch – pop them in the bin after use for the sake of our sewerage systems and to avoid an expensive visit by the plumber.

And while we’re on the subject, SEW also reminds us that items such as tampons and sanitary pads, cotton buds, nappies and condoms should also never be flushed. These items do not break down in the sewer and can also cause blockages, no matter how big or small they are.

All in all it’s a pretty crappy situation but one we hope will be rectified soon.

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Go to the wall and reduce your waste To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, The Greenwall Company is urging Australians to minimise their carbon footprint by recycling, reusing and reducing waste.

The Greenwall Company founder Mark Paul says: “There are simple ways we can all recycle, reuse and reduce the number of items that end up in landfill by changing our habits, looking for alternatives and thinking about the impact on the environment before we stock up on unnecessary items, throw things in the bin or put them in the wrong one.”

Mark’s top tips for Earth Day 2020 include: 1. Start a collection box at your school, community centre or council for all used PET bottles, polystyrene containers and coffee grounds to build up enough supplies to create one of The Greenwall Company’s PET bottle greenwalls. It’s a great way to recycle, get the community together and build a beautiful greenwall.

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2. Always reuse any plastic bags, takeaway containers, glass bottles and jars. If you do need to purchase these items, find another way to reuse them in the household or workplace.

3. Don’t purchase unnecessary items or stockpile items such as toilet paper for a rainy day. It’s not productive for the environment because when things sell at rapid rates, it only increases production, causing more damage to the environment and further waste.

“Get your local school or council on board to provide more options for recycling and reducing waste, while reclaiming the built environment with a beautiful PET bottle greenwall as an example of something positive to do with our old bottles. It’s a win-win.”

The Greenwall Company is taking applications from schools and councils for its PET bottle greenwall projects. Email inquiries@greenwall.com.au to register your interest and visit www.greenwall.com.au for more details.

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Autumn is a fantastic season to be in the garden, with frequent rains and plenty of sunshine for strong growth. And with potentially a little more time on our collective hands over the next little while, what better activity for the whole family to enjoy than to get some more fruit and vegetable plants in the ground.

It’s times like these that being a little self-sufficient really brings its rewards. Taking the next step from growing a couple of herbs in pots and a few broccoli in your vegie garden is really quite simple. All it takes is a little more time, of which we agree many of us can spare at the moment with the current activity restrictions.

You don’t need to work it all out yourself either. Many people in your neighbourhood are producing their own backyard food successfully, and most would willingly share their knowledge. A lot of pride comes with growing and harvesting clean and nutritious fruit and vegetables. And if the face-to-face contact guidelines get stricter, of course there’s always the phone or unlimited resources online!

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So if you are going to expand the range of fruit and vegetables in your edible garden, where should you start? Generally the criteria that we look at is: can I purchase it readily, cheaply and/or locally; is it going to provide a valuable source of nutrition; and how hard is it to grow? These questions become more important if you have limited growing space. For example, growing a few kale plants would be more prudent than growing onions. Yes, they are very different crops, but fresh kale is not cheap, is very nutritious, and easy to grow. Onions are quite the opposite. So you might prioritise that space in your garden to kale.

Following our criteria, for April/May plantings you may want to consider beetroot, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, snow peas, broad beans, garlic, silverbeet, celery, spinach and radish. You can also plant all your salad greens: lettuces, Asian greens, roquette, spring onions and leeks. And more herbs!

Most of us will have space for at least a couple of large pots to grow a lemon and orange tree. Others may have room to grow many more fruit trees, but instead our yard is consumed with little-used lawn and unnecessarily wasted space. Growing fruit trees is not difficult and is incredibly rewarding. There are many difficult-tofind, highly nutritious and easy-to-grow fruits that you can grow outside your back door. Well worth a go.

Preserving excess harvests is another self-sufficient activity that is taking on a new relevance. And it’s a most rewarding way to spend surplus time. We may not be able to go to the local (insert activity here) on the weekend, but we can make delicious condiments and bottle or freeze abundant fruit and vegetables. And if the idea of preserving doesn’t tickle your fancy, there are others in our community who are likely struggling a little at the moment. If your family is healthy, consider sharing with your neighbours or groups like the Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre.

Take care of yourselves and others, and . . . HAPPY GARDENING!

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We are certainly living in unprecedented times, but one thing remains the same: we live in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet and it is up to us to keep it as pristine as possible.

Easter celebrations are just around the corner and so are the school holidays. With an influx of holidaymakers coming to the Mornington Peninsula for a bit of rest, recuperation and escape from the pressures of day-today life, keeping our patch clean has never been more important. We are responsible for our plot of sandy soil, folks, and the world-class coastline that connects our villages from Frankston to Portsea and from Western Port

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to Port Phillip. So make sure you take your rubbish home and continue to recycle and reuse.

Get outside in the fresh air and take a walk while remaining social-distancing aware. Explore Greens Bush, Seawinds Gardens, Balcombe Estuary Reserve or the lookout hill circuit walk in Red Hill to admire our natural habitat and native flora – but only if you are well!

Enjoy our world while keeping it clean and green and show the rest of Victoria we love where we live and are prepared to take care of it by reducing our waste and taking 3 For The Sea. Over the coming months with the threat of COVID-19

knocking at our doors, make sure to stay vigilant without panicking. Disinfect your doorknobs and wipe down surfaces, including your phones and steering wheels, with reusable cloths that can be laundered. Wash your hands before and after going to the supermarket and give that shopping trolley a wipe-over too. Just keep your cool and take some precautionary measures.

We are incredibly lucky to live where we do, but our natural environment relies on us to keep it pristine – just as our local businesses rely on us to keep opening their doors. All we need is a bit of sense, forethought and community spirit and we’ve got this.

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