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A visceral and voracious mind

Joanna Murray-Smith is bright and voraciously creative. She thinks in dialogue. Her characters speak through her hands to land on the keyboard, where they press and chatter, chatter and press up against this thing called life where love, hate, laughter and tears collide. Her passion for learning was instilled at a young age by socially conscious parents who were committed to discussion about literature, the arts and ‘big ideas’. They were both members of the Communist Party and were absorbed in ideology until becoming cynical about the people who remained behind after taking leave. They settled in Mount Eliza in the 1950s.

Growing up on the Peninsula with her two siblings, Joanna has fond memories of her time living by the bay and going to Mount Eliza Primary School and Toorak

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College, where her Polish-born mother Nita taught English and history. Her Australian-born writer, educator and editor father Stephen Murray-Smith founded the literary magazine Overland from the tree-lined avenues of Mount Eliza too. Language and those who use it are in this playwright’s bones, which are white with insight and alight with humour. The list of her plays currently being performed globally is too long to write, but American Song is coming to the Frankston Arts Centre next month.

Joanna explains: “I’m based in Melbourne now with my husband Raymond and my children Lucy, Sam and Charlie and have a number of plays in production, which often means a lot of travelling. I’m lucky to have lots of fingers in lots of pies. But if you want it enough, you do it. I always knew I wanted to be a writer and a mother, which has helped me with writing. It isn’t easy writing with children, but I learnt that if I could fit it in, I would fit it in. Self-discipline is the difference between making it happen or not.”

She continues: “My plays are performed in provincial places as well as in big cities and I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in a lot of screen projects based in London.

I also made my directing debut with the Queensland Theatre’s production of my comedy L’Appartement last year. I was in horror when they asked me to direct, but I learnt so much. It’s strange which countries buy my plays.

Germany has bought all of them and France has bought none. Berlin, which is about two people falling in love in Berlin and how World War II shapes their meeting, will be performed in April at the MTC. There’s lots of projects for film and television coming up in 2020 too.”

This award-winning writer whose plays have been performed in Melbourne, the West End and Broadway runs, walks or swims every day to combat desk and laptop fatigue and ventures down to the Peninsula when she can. Shoreham and Merricks are favourite spots where memories of lying on the beach waiting for boyfriends to come in from the surf still ebb and flow — as is Red Hill, where she and her husband used to own a small cottage. She concludes: “One of my closest friends still lives on the Peninsula. There’s nowhere quite like Point Leo, Gunnamatta, the hot springs. Growing up there was fantastic. Visiting still is.”

LIZ ROGERS

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Lifesaver rescue crew member swings into action Rhys Cole digs swinging from winches. He thinks Squirrels — a smaller version of a full-size helicopter — are very cool too.

This 21-year-old from Mount Martha has just completed winch training as a Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service crew member and he’s pretty chuffed with the result. After all, who wouldn’t love dangling over endless seas from a helicopter in response to an emergency call-out come rain, hail or shine?

Rhys explains: “My family used to go on day trips to the beach when we lived in Berwick before we moved to Mount Martha when I was 10 years old.

That’s when I joined the Mount Martha Nippers. I transitioned to lifesaving and beach patrol at both Mount Martha and Point Leo. I’ve competed at local, state and national levels in craft events like board and jetski racing, so you could say anything to do with the water and I’m there. I’m basically on the beach from December through to Easter in a lifesaving capacity. I love being involved with a group of people who have your back. The sense of comradeship when you are a lifeguard is amazing. When I got the notification that they were hiring for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service I thought why not give it a go? I mean, what an opportunity!”

And thus began the training with 10 other crew members for this sometimes dangerous yet extremely necessary volunteer service. Rhys completed two rounds of fitness testing including running, swimming and dives plus

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interviews to snag the position. The new rescue helicopter with winch capability allows for both coast and inland rescue and will have Rhys ‘swinging’ into action when the need arises. Introduced to the service last year, it also enables winching the patients into the helicopter from tricky places with limited access. The rescue service’s base is at Barwon Heads airport.

Rhys laughs: “Well, I don’t really swing.

We work in a team of three. There’s the pilot, winch operator and the crew member who is winched down to the patient. It takes a lot of skill to control the winch. We began training on a Squirrel close to shore. The training was exceptional. We got a good understanding of how the helicopter operates, gained ‘ditching in the water’ training in case of a crash-landing scenario, and have CPR and spinal management training too.

We are first responders and do what we can before handing over to paramedic services. Everyone has been highly trained and we work well as a team.”

We agree there’s no room for error.

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patterns and surf conditions to make assessments on where to fly. Rhys, who says he is good under pressure, has every confidence in his team members.

“I haven’t performed a rescue as yet and know it will be very different from training, but we are prepared.”

The not-for-profit service was founded

by Surf Life Saving Australia in 1973 and has carried out well over 50,000 flights relating to search and rescues and patient transfers. This young committed-tocommunity lifeguard who spends eight hours patrolling Sorrento back beach one day then up to 12 hours on jetski patrol in Mount Martha the next with a 12-hour

helicopter shift thrown into the mix has his sights set on a full-time search and rescue life, whether that be with the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, the police force or the RAAF. In the meantime, he works part-time, hangs out at the beach with friends and — you guessed it — waits for the rescue call to come.

He’s ready.

And please remember: always swim between the flags, folks!

LIZ ROGERS Pictured: Rhys Cole has just completed winch training as a Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service crew member.

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Young Mia’s a supermodel in the making It’s been a mere year and a half since 15-year-old Mia Pollock began professionally modelling. Now she’s in the running to be crowned the Australian Supermodel of the Year, presented by JASS. Mia’s chosen category is Commercial/Editorial/Social, and the stunning blue eyes, brunette locks, bubbly personality and overall cuteness will no doubt win over the judges.

As Mornington Peninsula Magazine went to print, Mia was surrounded by like-minded models at the TS Suites in Bali.

It has been a whirlwind experience for Mia, the youngest of the 25 competitors whose ages range up to 30. The fun-filled experience included workshops, day trips, and even a photo shoot on a boat. The educational opportunity will conclude on February 4 with a winner announced from each category, and an overall winner chosen.

The Mornington-based teenager, who will be 16 in October, has been offered countless jobs with popular fashion brands since being signed in October 2018. Mia has been the face of Decjuba Kids for the past year, and modelled for Country Road Teen, Bardot Junior, and Just Jeans. It was a little photo shoot for a magazine a few years ago that ignited her passion for modelling.

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“I always wanted to model but Mum didn’t want me to,” said Mia. “When I was offered a chance to sign with a company, she was like ‘OK, we’ll allow it’, and I’ve had lots of jobs since.”

In five years, Mia hopes to be running her own clothing brand where she can dabble in both sides of the business — designing and modelling. For now, her spare time is spent playing netball, surfing, camping and of course practising her poses, angles and smiles in the mirror. This busy Year 10 student also has a passion for vlogging, and as a result her YouTube channel is flourishing. Here she uploads footage from her photo shoots, answers questions, takes viewers behind the scenes of the modelling world and helps other models with any queries they may have. You can catch the charismatic Mia at mia.pollock on YouTube, or @mia. pollock on Instagram.

“All of the shoots were fun, but as Decjuba was my first shoot, it was so special and it always will be,” said Mia. “I was so excited, but I didn’t really know what I was doing. I just hopped in front of the camera and did my thing; they said I was perfect.”

Stop by her social media accounts to see how our local beauty went in the national competition.

KATE SEARS

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Dedicated riders star at youth dressage champs From January 16-19, almost 150 dedicated young riders aged from eight to 25 made the journey to Fiona Selby’s stunning Boneo Park Equestrian Centre to compete in the 2020 2 Construct Victorian Youth Dressage Championships. Although the clouds loomed and the wind was strong, competitors remained undeterred as they danced around the arenas under the eyes of internationally accredited judges. Paired with a vibrant trade village, spectators and parents had much to enjoy.

Day One began with the Toorak College Interschool classes, which provide a pathway for these riders into official competitions.

Shayleigh Joblin riding Maxwell Matador Royale claimed the Toorak College Primary Preliminary, Tayla Anderson and Rimondi D won the Toorak College Intermediate Preliminary, and Montre Midnight Storm won the Toorak College Senior Preliminary Championship.

Day Two marked the start of the official classes.

Despite the wind gusts, all riders had big smiles on their faces at the end of the day, particularly championship winners Charlie Welsh on MSJ Tia Fortuna who won the Riddells Creek Dressage Elementary Championship, Emily Yeoman on Cambridge Park Charli Brown who took out the Carol Hayes Pony Elementary Championship, Olivia Gillespie on Versace I who won the Carol Hayes Advanced Championship, and Shayleigh Joblin on Maxwell Matador Royale who took home the Toorak College Interschool Primary Novice Championship. Jasmine Abernethy had a successful day claiming the Toorak College Interschool Intermediate Novice, while Ellie Holland on Vollrath Dornkaat won the Toorak College Interschool Senior Novice Championship, and Marni Clapham on Frantonio won the FEI Para Grade I Team Test.

A sunny afternoon on Day Three saw Ella Robinson on Carool Furst Denali take out the Mornington Toyota Novice Championship.

Ella also won the Taylor Farley Memorial Award for being the highest placed novice competitor under the age of 18. Emily Yeoman on Cambridge Park Charli Brown won the Lauriston Park Dressage Pony Novice

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Champion. Rosemary Heagney was awarded the Australian Sports Pony Registry Rising Star Award for the highest placed rider under the age of 16. On a close countback, Rebecca Holmes and Bellaire Cobra won the Charlies Cookies Medium Championship with Maddi Growcott and BZ Flynn taking home Reserve Champion. Sky Wright and Kamber Merfyn won the Muskikur Dressage to Music Elementary Freestyle. Taittinger VDS and I had a ball in the Carol Hayes Advanced Freestyle to receive first place. The day ended with the Dancing Horse Barbeque and disco, which was a highlight of the night.

All riders were out in force for the championships’ final day. Paige Koliba riding Loriot Skyes the Limit won the Sabble Farm FEI-Pony Championship, Matilda Bills and High Heelz Firfod claimed the Marcus Oldham FEI-Junior Championship, and Jessica Dertell on Eskara De Jeu took out both the Ellanbrae Park W Esther De Jeu FEI-Young Rider Championship and the Stable Ground FEI Small Tour Championship. Alicia Ryan and Bluefields Furstentanz won the Marcus Oldham Medium Tour Championship and Lindsey Ware and Aristede won the Stable Ground FEI Under-25 Grand Prix Championship. Keely Smith on Cooparitz won the Hi Form and Harry’s Choice Participation Novice Championship, and Indi Officer on Devlin Park Time Will Tell won the Motor One Group Preliminary Championship.

Jessica Payne riding Corvan Park Cora Lynn won the Australian Sports Pony Registry Pony Preliminary Championship and Indi Officer continued her successful day winning the Musikur Dressage to Music Novice Freestyle on Devlin Park Time Will Tell. Louisa Inge riding Road to Jamieson won the Charlies Cookies Medium Freestyle.

This event could not have been run without the incredible efforts of Jan Smith, Kaitlyn McGill, Aengus Wright, Susan Ryan, Donna Desmet and all the fabulous people who tirelessly worked behind the scenes, including the judges, the sponsors and every parent and competitor who volunteered over the weekend. Thank you to all for providing our young riders with the opportunity to showcase their talents in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Suffice to say, people will be working towards next year’s competition beginning tomorrow. I know I will be.

DANA KRAUSE

Pictured: Top: Advanced 5B presentations; middle: Maddi Growcott and BZ Flynn ride to second place in the Charlies Cookies Medium Freestyle, photo: Nicci Growcott; above left: Carol Haynes Advanced Championship presentations; above right: Emily Yeomen shares a special moment with Cambridge Park Charli Brown after winning the Pony Novice Champion, photo: Emily Yeomen

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Jazz star kicks off stellar concert series

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One of Australia’s most distinguished artists, Paul Grabowsky AO, will open this year’s Peninsula Grammar Presents series of concerts.

A pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, Grabowsky has won five ARIA awards (most recently in 2014 for his recording The Bitter Suite), two Helpmann awards, several APRA and Bell awards and a Deadly award. He was the Sidney Myer Performing Artist of the Year in 2000 and received the Melbourne Prize for Music in 2007. He was the 2010 Australian National University H. C. Coombs Fellow.

Grabowsky was artistic director of the Queensland Music Festival from 2005-2007 and was artistic director of the Adelaide Festival of Arts for 2010 and 2012. He is currently a professor at Monash University and director of the Monash University Academy of the Performing Arts and the Monash Art Ensemble.

Among his numerous CD releases are two for the Hush series, designed to assist in the healing environment of Royal Children’s Hospital. He is co-artistic director of the Hush project. Grabowsky’s jazz-flavoured show at

Peninsula Grammar will primarily draw from his 2014 CD Solo.

Peninsula Grammar’s Head of Ensemble and Instrumental Music, Dr Richard Vaudrey, said Grabowsky would headline a stellar line-up for this year’s Peninsula Grammar Presents series of concerts.

Acts previously performing at Peninsula Grammar have included The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus, classical music icons the Grigoryan Brothers and Triple J favourite and major festival performer Didirri, to name a few.

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School’s not out just yet for Grace It’s back to the classroom for Peninsula Grammar’s 2017 Head of School Grace O’Sullivan after she landed the lead role of Olivia Lane in the new Neighbours spin-off, Erinsborough High, which is available for streaming on 10 Play. Kate Sears speaks to the 20-year-old actor about the uncertainty of life after high school, her time spent on the famous Neighbours set filming two episodes and what her future looks like after high school 2.0.

How and when did you first discover acting?

According to my parents I’ve always been performing, whether it was performing a dance, a tantrum or a musical item. In school I was kind of terrified by the idea of acting but also loved it. I’d always done little classes on the side and for work experience I went to NIDA so yeah, I was always fascinated by it. But I think that can be hard to admit sometimes and often you are shunned away from looking at it as a career given the high rate of unemployment and the difficult nature of the industry. But when you love acting it’s always there, just resting.

Could you describe your acting journey thus far?

My journey after school — and I think I speak on behalf of most students when I say this — has been full of uncertainty, confusion and change. I started off doing Arts/Law, a degree I thought I should be doing, eased off on the law, tried to get into drama school, did lots of acting classes and landed the role of the sister of the character I initially auditioned for (Lacy Lane) on Erinsborough High. But it’s really kind of been all over the place and I think we all need to remind ourselves that that’s OK. I finished school with a pretty clear plan of what I thought I should be doing, which has since gone completely out the window — which is life.

You play a popular Year 12 student who goes missing. How did you find playing this character?

I really enjoyed my experience on set and figuring out Olivia Lane. Her storyline was complex, hard and relevant. I felt really lucky to be able to play such a three-dimensional character and loved trying to figure out how she would respond to all that was going on. Neighbours itself is a really well-oiled machine. On set there is a brilliant mix of professionalism and camaraderie that brings everyone together and creates an environment in which both cast and crew can produce their best work. The main cast is tight-knit and I felt very welcomed throughout the whole process.

How would you describe the mini-series?

If you’re an avid Neighbours watcher, the mini-series is quite different, and rightly so. It was filmed in a completely different way so that it would appear darker and edgier. Little video diaries throughout break up the action and provide the characters with the chance to reflect on what’s occurring, giving the audience greater insight into what they’re going through. I’d also say it differs in that it’s more focused than Neighbours as it explores exclusively the lives of the students at Erinsborough High in three intertwining storylines. The show delves into some more mature themes, like the pressure of Year 12 exams, discovering sexuality and our reliance on friendships.

It touches on numerous topics and as such we hoped that each viewer would be able to identify with it in some way.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I don’t have a super laid-out vision of where I’ll be in the future as I know how quickly things can change and how often they don’t go to plan. I have things I want to achieve and topics I’m very interested in and I can just hope they take me as far as I’d like. But I plan on finishing my studies at Monash, heading to France next year and immersing myself in the culture and language whilst continuing to learn about acting in whatever way I can, whether that be through classes, drama school or something else I find. I’ve been looking up some drama schools in Paris which could be interesting to try whilst I’m there. Better get good at my French first though.

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Cornish College has always offered something unique in education.

The college values a sustainable future, engaging students beyond textbooks and encouraging them to consider how their decisions affect the world. Its 100-acre (40ha) setting provides Early Learning to Year 12 students with space to stretch their legs and their curiosity beyond the classroom.

Underpinning this is a holistic education that sees students engage deeply across disciplines, critically evaluating problems and finding creative solutions. Such skills are vital, says principal Nicola Forrest.

“At Cornish College, we develop the mind, the person and the intellect,” Nicola says. “Our unique learning environment and well-rounded education ensures our students become the best people they can be. Our powerful curriculum and passionate teachers develop critical thinking skills in our students, empowering them to make a difference today for a more sustainable tomorrow.”

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The VCE program provides flexibility for students’ career pathways. Students can complete VCE subjects over three years, leaving space for well-being and important co-curricular opportunities.

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From Powderfinger to Peninsula Picnic

SPONSORED EDITORIAL most elegant single-vineyard wines on the Peninsula, while Merricks General Wine Store will showcase its holistic offering of wines as well as delicious Frenchinspired cuisine. There will be top drops from the likes of Montalto, Polperro, and Prancing Horse, and for punters who prefer spirits and beer to the delights of the grape, Gordon’s Pink Gin and St Andrews Beach Brewery will provide drinks all day. Delicious offerings from the likes of DOC Mornington, Tucks, Casa de Playa, and Green Olive at Red Hill will be available to satisfy all appetites.

Sessions with top winemakers, cellar door tastings, market stalls from Peninsula artisans and kids’ activities round out the impressive offering and celebration of local produce and Australian artists, all in the racecourse’s leafy surrounds.

Off the back of opening its new cellar door last So get your friends together, pack your picnic rug and December, Ten Minutes by Tractor will make its debut have your dancing shoes at the ready. at The Peninsula Picnic. It will be joined by Rare Hare at Willow Creek Vineyard, which makes some of the Go to www.peninsulapicnic.com.au for more details.

Bernard Fanning will headline an exciting array of Australian musicians when The Peninsula Picnic returns to Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, March 28. The former Powderfinger frontman will be supported by newcomers Caravãna Sun and Hollow Coves, local boys The Meltdown, and ARIA-nominated Mama Kin Spender, while some of the Peninsula’s finest restaurants, wineries and producers will come together to showcase the region’s food and wine excellence.

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Polopalooza: The 20th Portsea Polo, in association with Stella Artois, celebrated in its usual high-class style on Saturday, January 11, from 11am until 6pm.

Journeying from far and wide, fashion lovers, polo enthusiasts and celebrities came together for the ultimate summer day complete with bubbles, tasty treats, and entertainment.

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In Conversation Fabulous chats with Peninsula people

Something For Kate’s lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Paul Dempsey left the Mornington Peninsula as soon as he completed Year 12 at Padua College. With his sights set on being a working musician and hanging out with like-minded creatives, Dempsey and his Mornington Peninsula mate Clint Hyndman formed Something for Kate in 1994. Stephanie Ashworth joined them in 1998 and the rest is Melbourne alternative rock music history. The new Something For Kate album will be released this year through EMI Music.

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How do you survive in the music industry without going bananas?

By being completely stubborn, selfish and single-minded about the ‘music’ part and pretty easy-going about the whole ‘industry’ part. I prioritise the things that I can exercise some control over and I don’t worry too much about things that are beyond my control.

What’s the secret to sounding fresh after years of playing together in SFK? It’s been great that for the past decade or so we’ve all had other things going on outside of SFK. I’ve made a couple of solo albums, produced records and toured with different musicians. Clint has also made records and toured with other artists as well as owning a couple of bars. Steph never stops taking photographs and immersing herself in design.

Where do the songs come from?

The music part is easy. We’ve always got too many musical ideas floating around that we can’t get around to finishing because I take so long with the lyric-writing. It doesn’t come easy. I used to think writer’s block was a thing. Now I just write through it. Most of what I write is absolute crap but you don’t get to the good stuff by not writing. When I’m done I burn all my notebooks and only the stuff that made the final edit survives.

Do you have any standout musical influences?

I grew up listening to a lot of American underground punk bands like Fugazi, Sonic Youth and Black Flag. Those three bands in particular took a really non-traditional approach to the usual rock band set-up of two guitars, bass and drums and they really shaped my whole concept of how songs could be constructed.

From the Punters Club to supporting David Bowie. Please explain.

Well, a lot of things happened in the eight years between those events.

We were thrilled to be invited to join Bowie on the Reality Tour in 2004.

It was truly a dream come true.

David and his entire band and crew were really friendly and so generous with their time. It was an amazing experience that we will never forget and we still have some great friendships from that tour.

What was your first solo gig, and were you nervous?

If I remember correctly it was at the Public Bar in North Melbourne on a weeknight and I was extremely nervous. Being alone onstage with only a guitar is very different to being up there with a band and a massive wall of sound to hide behind.

Favourite place to go on the Peninsula as a kid?

Plato’s records in Frankston. I think it’s called Plato’s Pop Culture now but back then it was just a record store.

I’d take the bus there almost every week from Mornington and search through the racks to discover some obscure new band from the other side of the world. I love getting to Fishermans Beach or Safety Beach for a swim now.

What do you listen to when there’s no one else around?

The silence.

How has becoming a father changed your creative process?

I don’t think it’s changed the kinds of ideas I pursue, but it has definitely changed the time I have available to pursue them. I take a much more scheduled approach to writing now but I’m enjoying that discipline.

And finally, if you had to choose, which would it be: lose the guitar or lose the voice?

The guitar is freedom and escapism and a portal to another dimension.

You can go anywhere and be anything with a guitar. You can fake it. Singing is completely personal and very physical. You sing with your whole body and you can’t fake it. I guess I’d lose the guitar?

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Violet, Harrison and Joshua Coyne raised $1500 for bushfire relief with their lemonade stand in Mount Eliza.

When life gives you lemons, start a lemonade stand As a former CFA volunteer, Damian Coyne from Mount Eliza knew all too well what the brave firefighters would be going through during the recent bushfires.

His house was full for the festive season, with family friends staying who had recently sold their house and were about to head to their new home — a farm in Corryong — that wasn’t yet insured and had bushfires approaching. With strong fears that they’d lose it, Damian felt a need to assist with fundraising as well as try to distract his friends from the crisis at hand.

Alongside his wife, Kristen, five-yearold Violet, seven-year-old Joshua, and 10-year-old Harrison, he got to work setting up a lemonade stand to raise much-needed money for the Corryong CFA and community where it was needed most. The Mount Eliza community came together in droves, with neighbours from near and far donating home-grown lemons and sweet treats.

The Coyne clan ran the stall from 8am until 1pm and during this time they sold an impressive 30 litres of lemonade. The early start was to accommodate a cycling group that was coming by and wanted to offer its support, and the foot traffic just continued from there. The family took it in turns to run the stall and the kitchen, with the kids ever so excited whenever a car pulled up. The Thermomix was the star of the day, reducing the chore of squeezing the fresh lemons. Violet, Issue 99, FEBRUARY 2020

Joshua and Harrison excelled at bottling the lemonade and operating the stall, complete with hand-drawn signs.

A whopping $1500 was collected as a result of their efforts — and there’s definitely nothing sour about that.

Damian spoke of how incredibly grateful the Corryong region was and how excited the kids were when they took their fundraising efforts to the Mt Eliza CFA. “It couldn’t have been made possible without countless lolly and lemon donations, and of course the work of our amazing kids. Their enthusiasm and effort was a huge help. We even had Mt Eliza CFA drop by and show their support, say hello and thank us for our service.”

It’s not the first time this family has shared their famous lemonade, with a previous effort raising $380 in only a couple of hours for the Cancer Council last year. “I think we set off a trend,” said Damian. “Lemonade stands kept appearing, which is so great to see.

It’s great that young kids are getting involved.”

The community fundraising efforts have spread far and wide, with countless others joining in. Damian plans to hold the lemonade stand once a month for the next few months simply because, as the media coverage tapers off, he doesn’t want the local fundraising enthusiasm to do the same.

“It’s a secret family recipe, and everyone loved it. We were asked countless times for the recipe, but we’ll be keeping that a secret.”

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Antarctica proves too wild for Wyatt Earp A strange little wooden ship, HMAS Wyatt Earp, departed Port Phillip bound for Antarctica one fine Sunday afternoon in February 1948. She was built as a herring-trawler in Norway in 1919 with the name Fanefjord, but later played an important role in Antarctic expeditions during the 1930s. Lincoln Ellsworth, an American adventurer, bought her in 1933 to assist with his flights in Antarctica and renamed her Wyatt Earp, after his US ‘Wild West’ hero. After failing in 1933 and 1934, Ellsworth made a flight of 2400 miles (3862km) across Antarctica in 1935.

The Australian Government bought the ship for £4400 in 1939. Later that year, after the start of World War II, she was commissioned as HMAS Wongala and armed with a 12-pounder gun and other lighter weapons. During the war years she served as an examination vessel and guard ship in the South Australian gulfs.

In 1945 she was handed over to the Sea Scouts in Adelaide as a training ship for about two years.

Following an extensive refit in Adelaide, she was recommissioned into the RAN

HMAS Wyatt Earp, pictured here at Macquarie Island in February, 1948, was built in Norway in 1919 and weighed 402 tons and measured 41.3m. Photo: courtesy of the Australian

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in November 1947 as HMAS Wyatt Earp and sailed for Melbourne. The members of an expedition team were taken aboard, stores were loaded and also an RAAF Kingfisher float plane before she departed

from Williamstown on December 18, 1947. Three weeks later she was back after developing a serious leak in extreme weather. On completion of repairs she set off again on February 8, 1948.

She reached the pack-ice 10 days later.

Some charting and research was achieved during the following weeks, but a landing on Antarctica was prevented by dense pack-ice. To avoid being trapped in it, Wyatt Earp then turned north for Macquarie Island. Leaving there on March 24, she arrived home on April 1, 1948.

The voyage showed that she was not a suitable ship for further expeditions, being seriously under-powered and rolling violently in heavy seas.

She became a coastal trader after being sold in 1951 and was renamed Wongala.

Sold again in 1956 and named Natone, she ended her days wrecked on a Queensland beach in January 1959.

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One of the defining features of an education at Woodleigh is that it is a very real experience.

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The school values personal excellence, although an education at Woodleigh is about so much more that an ATAR score. Ours is a school which affirms openness, independence, creativity, adventure and initiative, and I love that as educators we can focus on the engagement and well-being of our students and have them grow and succeed academically.

At Woodleigh we have no tagged leadership positions, no badges. No single student is anointed as leader and selected to be the voice of that year in our school.

Instead, we have myriad opportunities for all students to take the lead — the high expectation that our kids will rise to the challenge in their particular area of talent and take their opportunity to share their skills and interests with others. Any one of our students can step up and take the lead at any time.

At our Senior Campus, we have no uniform. Instead, students from Years 7-12 make choices about how they want to present themselves to the world.

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Looking to meet new friends and perhaps that someone special in a relaxed and friendly setting? Then give your 2020 social life a boost with the Peninsula’s most fabulous events for singles.

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If great food, live bands and gorgeous venues sound like your idea of fun, then you’ll love the variety of exclusive evenings on offer from Steppin’ Out Events. Meet new people over dinner or dance the night away with cocktails and canapes. The best part? All the hard work has been done for you so you can arrive feeling relaxed and ready to go wherever the night takes you.

Steppin’ Out Events founder Kathy Edwards, pictured, created her unique mixers after noticing a real gap in the market for contemporary singles on the Peninsula. Taking an ordinary evening and turning it into an extraordinary experience has been her driving force since launching in 2019. Kathy’s team

has more than 40 years’ experience in the event space so rest assured that from the moment you decide to join in the fun, you are in very capable hands.

With careful planning and personal insight into the modern dating scene, Kathy has created a community of more than 200 singles ready to mingle.

Aimed at the over-40s, these events are the perfect way to get back out there without the stress.

Upcoming events include the ultimate ice-breaker, Dinner Date Twist. With each course comes a new dinner date.

For something less formal, join other singles on the first Friday of every month for get-togethers. These kick off on May 1 — complete with DJ, relaxed lounge area and door prizes — at The Grand in Frankston.

Whether you are just re-entering the world of dating or are looking to try something a little different, Steppin’ Out Events might just be the beginning of something wonderful.

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Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents can continue to access Free TAFE The general manager of Chisholm’s Early with tuition-free courses across a range of Childhood Education, Sue Wyatt, said the career areas under the State Government’s growth in the sector was thanks to parents Free TAFE for Priority Courses scheme. As and the State Government. “With the the holidays come to a close, people are thousands of three-year-olds who will get setting their 2020 goals. Whether you are a head start on kindergarten, the demand a school-leaver or considering that longfor educators is increasing by the day,” Sue desired career change, this could be a great said. “It is really important that no matter starting point. what stage people are at, school-leavers as well as career-changers can access quality, There are a range of Free TAFE Priority nationally recognised training locally to keep Courses with some places still available for skills and jobs in our vibrant region.” early and mid-2020 intake at Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and other campuses.

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Michelle-ann Bras and Swimwear has long been a one-stop destination for ladies of all shapes, sizes and needs. Located in Main St, Mornington, Michelle-ann Bras and Swimwear has an extensive range of exclusive swimwear and bras that will have you feeling awesome and looking sensational.

It’s February and the weather is really starting to warm up, so where better to splash out on some stunning new bathers than at Michelle-ann. You’ll soon be ready to take advantage of this fabulous weather in style.

And with perfect timing, Michelle-ann has just started a mammoth halfprice bather sale with most styles now available for half-price. There are thousands to choose from, including one-pieces, tankinis and bikinis, in sizes 8-30 and cup sizes A-G. So come and get your perfect fit at a bargain price.

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service, with complimentary bra fittings seven days a week.

Michelle-ann also provides an extensive range of breast forms, bras and swimwear as well as the staff’s extensive training in mastectomy fittings — ensuring you walk out the door feeling satisfied, confident and comfortable.

This month, please feel free to take some time to view for yourself Michelle-ann’s truly remarkable range of swimwear, bras and the recently added sleepwear collection with sizes 8-26.

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Just Better Care is just for you Care in the home has become a welcome way that older people on the Peninsula can continue living in their own home and community. But Just Better Care Mornington owner Callum McMillan says people often aren’t aware that this can extend to day-to-day tasks that may become a little difficult over time.

“There is a misconception that in-home aged care is just for personal care such as showering and grooming,” Callum says. “We are trying to get the message out that the possibilities are wide and varied.”

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Solar array brings free electric car charging to Woodman Estate Searching for an escape that delivers on classic tradition with an environmentally conscious twist? You’ve found it. Woodman Estate creates destination innovation yet again with the installation of a solar array that effectively meets 100 per cent of Woodman Estate and Woodman Estate Fine Foods’ needs.

As a future-thinking aspirational business with an environment-first model, Woodman Estate aims for a sustainable, carbon-neutral presence in the luxury accommodation and food provision arena. Maximising energy through the sun not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but makes great sense fiscally — and you, the much-valued Woodman Estate client, are the beneficiary.

So how does it work? Powered by a passion for tapping into alternative energy sources that are both resource and economically efficient, Woodman Estate has installed 180 solar panels that follow the movement of the sun. Fixed to two single-axis trackers, the panels move from the east where the sun rises to the west where it sets. When the wind springs up, the panels move to a horizontal rest mode, continuing to generate power from their static fixed position. When night falls, the panels position themselves at a 20-degree incline that allows rain to clean them, thereby reducing manual maintenance.

But that’s not all. You can watch the solar power being generated in real time on a public monitor in the Brasserie Restaurant, which makes it easy to see when Woodman Estate is generating excess electricity and when it is returning it to the grid. Now that’s accountable and transparent energy contribution with a capital E. Plus you can charge your electric vehicles while doing so. Yes, you read it here first — you can plug into your charging station, which will add up to 100km of range in one hour while you’re dining and enjoying Woodman’s lakeside serenity. The quirky petrol bowser lookalike charging stations add a classic reminder of days gone by with an eco-2020 sensibility.

Woodman Estate has long been recognised as a provider of exceptional experience. With the introduction of solar power and electric car service stations, it is also cementing its stellar standing in the hospitality industry while contributing to a more sustainable future for the next generation.

Stay tuned for more news on merging classic traditions with future-first renewable energies from this sunshinefuelled destination.

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The Mornington Racecourse will come alive with everything bridal when Pauline Woolley Celebrant hosts the Mornington Wedding Expo on Sunday, April 5.

Meet some of the Peninsula’s best wedding suppliers, who will showcase their bridal formalwear, cakes, cars, flowers and 101 ideas for your perfect wedding, allowing you to plan your special day your way with ease.

Pick up free copies of inspiring bridal magazines, enjoy exhibitor specials, offers and discounts that are only

available at this expo, and get your seats early for the inspirational bridal fashion parade at 2pm, hosted by Mickey Blue and Sabrina Moda.

This will be the biggest wedding expo outside the city. Tickets are free and the café will be open and serving drinks and snacks, so save the date, come along and bring your friends. We’ll see you there.

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IT’S TIME FOR HIGH TEA It’s time to relax, indulge and share the classic tradition of high tea at Woodman Estate. and cream, luscious slices, decadent cakes and desserts, with tea, coffee, espresso and hot chocolates. Of course, there’s no need to save room for dinner!

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Homes are well insulated and designed to conserve your energy consumption.

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older quick. It’s great to sit in the clubhouse and see 50 or 60 people in our age group all just obviously having a great time.”

Frank, Lifestyle Hastings: “It’s like a great big lounge room with 140 houses. It’s great. Once you get in the gate they look like home. They look homely, welcoming and impressive.”

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Connection through Country and artistic practice When Beverley Meldrum (Clothier) and Ashleigh Pugh came together at Baluk Arts in Mornington, they knew it was special. Notwithstanding an almost 35-year age gap, the two have become firm friends with an emotional connection that can only be described as deeply important.

Beverley is a Kokatha-Wirangu woman whose mob originated from the west coast of South Australia, while Ashleigh’s connections are through her father, who is a Noongar man from Western Australia. From different parts of Country they may have come, bringing incredibly different stories and creative talents to the artistic table, but this mentor-tomentee relationship whereby the more experienced artist teaches the younger binds them intrinsically.

Langwarrin resident Ashleigh explains: “I’ve always expressed myself through art and began painting on saw blades when I was 12 years old. I love painting with pastels and acrylic on anything with texture and a bit of rust. I have always been attracted to landscapes and am

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inspired by nature, like Bev is. She has so much knowledge and skill and is so strong. She has opened my eyes to life and practice.”

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helping me do that. We’ve only known each other since the beginning of 2019 but we connected straight away.”

Beverley has been creating art for more than 30 years now, mostly painting until she began at Baluk Arts. Since 2016 Beverley has been making jewellery from natural and found objects such

as kelp, ghost net and gumnuts and has been living on the Mornington Peninsula on and off for the past 33 years. She continues: “I wasn’t brought up Aboriginal, although Dad showed us bush tucker and tracking and we did have big family reunions. He was treated badly growing up at the Koonibba Mission in South Australia because he wasn’t dark enough or light enough. He was in between. I’ve always had a relationship to Country and my people. It’s in the DNA. My work comes from the land. I’ll reuse anything and love creating with what I find in nature. Being a part of Baluk Arts showed me how to create jewellery and from there I have created my own unique style. Honestly I couldn’t survive without it now. It has been a staple throughout all the dramas and challenges in my life.

Ashleigh and I come here and make and talk, or don’t talk. It’s a safe space.”

That may be so, but the work that both of these ladies create and exhibit locally, interstate and internationally, and at art fairs and in galleries, is organically exceptional. Born from the love of Culture and this amazing Country we all call home.

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Ruby rides a wave of success Ruby Lines-Perrier has been a member of the Mount Martha Life Saving Club since she was a six-year-old Nipper. Last July, at 14, she won Life Saving Victoria’s prestigious Mike Martin AM Champion Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award, setting off a chain of events for the determined teenager.

Since winning the award, the opportunities have been coming in waves for Ruby. It’s enabled her to meet some amazing people within the LSV community as well as opening a lot of doors for her to pursue her lifesaving career, cementing her passion for lifesaving and helping determine her future career path. Ruby would like to continue lifesaving at Mount Martha LSC and plans to go on to do great things for LSV, including becoming a professional lifeguard and furthering her knowledge of lifesaving. Helping others and educating young people about water safety is something to which Ruby aspires, and with this award giving her a taste, she’s not getting cold feet now. On the agenda next is completing her RWC course and Bronze Medallion before working towards her Gold Medallion.

“I started in the under-6s and it’s been so nice being at this family-based club for so long,” said Ruby. “The community is so friendly. I enjoy the fun activities like swimming, flags and boards, and I get to do it all with my friends.”

Ruby’s summers were spent at the beach every day — no surprise there. She’s been busy patrolling and helping out every weekend at Mount Martha LSC, attending training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ruby is a water baby and the beach is a huge part of her life, mostly because her club was so welcoming that she wanted to go back. As she speaks highly of coach Troy Cochrane and her

fellow teammates, it’s easy to see why.

Ruby shares the award with Samuel Dripps, from Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club. The pair have remained in touch and become good friends and are still so proud that they were chosen out of an initial pool of 200 young lifesaver applicants from around the state. It was the first time the Mount Martha LSC had

put someone forward for the award.

“The board members voted for me to be put up for the award. It came to me as a big shock but I’m so grateful that they believed in me so I could receive the amazing opportunity. I wouldn’t be here without my club. Meeting Mike Martin, the namesake of the award, was really insane.”

Prue Lines-Perrier is thrilled for her daughter’s award win, but says it’s just as important that Mt Martha LSC itself is recognised. “Lifesaving starts with Nippers and goes right through to the seniors and includes everyone who patrols at Mount Martha LSC,” Prue says. “Everyone mentors and supports everyone within the club to be the best people and lifesavers they can be.”

The supportive community behind Ruby means so much to the teenager. Club president Bec Gibbs has not only been an important role model for Ruby and her development as a lifesaver from a child to a teenager, but was also the one responsible for Ruby’s nomination.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to my club,” said Ruby. “Everyone at the club has been amazing, especially my coaches Troy, Grant Gibbs and club administrator Pam Mowat. They’ve always believed in me. I also wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my family. They have been so supportive of me over the past 12 months and I am thankful for their constant encouragement.”

If spending the summer by the beach has inspired you to follow in her footsteps, Ruby says: “Go for it.”

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Fundraiser for fireys at Many Little Many Little Bar and Bistro will host a lunch and auction this month to raise money for the Red Hill Fire Brigade. Sports broadcaster and Red Hill resident Hamish McLachlan will MC the event with brigade member Marty Gallon, a former managing director of Sotheby’s Australia, as the auctioneer.

Polperro Winery owners Sam and Emma Coverdale have spent the past month working with the brigade to help organise the event, which is hoped to raise

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$125,000 for equipment and an upgrade of the fire station so it can accommodate the twin-cab tankers that will eventually replace the brigade’s current open-deck vehicles.

Although the February 21 lunch has sold out, the public is invited to attend the 3pm auction afterwards at Many Little, 159 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill, with live music from Aaron Speed and drinks from 4.15pm. There is also a GoFundMe campaign running alongside the event for those who would like to contribute, and Many Little and Polperro are also accepting cash donations at the bar.

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Rich star fields provide a visual feast Observing the southern skies this month you will find two stellar beacons shining away high in the sky. These are the two brightest stars in the night sky — Sirius and Canopus.

Council addresses bushfire fears Frankston City Council has received a high number of queries from residents since the devastating bushfires began across Australia. Residents are rightfully concerned about the potential fire hazards in reserves and other council-owned areas.

Every year the council commences its seasonal bushfire preparation. This includes property inspections, emergency management planning, maintaining fire breaks, vegetation management, tree maintenance, responding to requests for fire management in particular locations, and fuel reductions such as controlled burnoffs in our reserves and manual clearing of fire fuel. The council’s bushfire prevention strategies are constantly assessed to improve its fire prevention and emergency systems to ensure visitors and residents stay safe.

Mayor Sandra Mayer said she recognised the concern that residents were sharing and understood their vigilance in response to the current bushfire situation threatening Australia. “I applaud residents for taking the time to get in touch and for the concern they are showing for their community’s safety during this difficult time,” said Cr Mayer. “However, I want to reassure everyone that council has a tried and tested bushfire management and prevention system in place, which is constantly being reviewed.”

Meanwhile, the council has recommended residents minimise the risk of damage to their properties, saying it’s important to recognise and adhere to restrictions in place during the fire danger period, especially during days of a total fire ban. Residents are advised to remove green waste such as branches and leaves, clean gutters, prune any trees or shrubs that are overhanging buildings, and keep flammable liquids away from the house.

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The waxing moon will be seen close to Mars in the morning of February 19, extremely close to Jupiter in the morning of February 20, and close to Saturn in the morning of February 21. On February 27 the waning crescent moon will appear close to Venus. Then on February 29 Mars will be close to globular cluster M22, which is an elliptical globular cluster of stars in the constellation Sagittarius, near the galactic bulge region, and is one of the brightest globulars that is visible in the night sky.

This is a good time to observe and admire the rich star fields of the Milky Way stretching across the southern skies. To scan these stars, you only need your eyes or a pair of binoculars. Look out for the Milky Way running through the constellations Crux, Centaurus, Musca and Carina in the east. Be sure to observe the Coalsack Nebula, a distinctive dark patch close to the stars of Crux, the Southern Cross. This dark nebula is a cloud of dust and gas about 600 light-years away. Also look for an open cluster in the constellation Carina known to astronomers as the Southern Pleiades (IC2602). It is visible to the naked eye, but binoculars show it twinkling away.

The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society will be holding its monthly public stargazing night on Friday, February 7, at the MPAS Observatory at The Briars in Mount Martha. It starts at 8pm with a multimedia talk and Q&A before moving outside to view the moon, planets, stars and clusters, all through a wide array of telescopes supplied by the society and members. These nights are great fun for the whole family.

Then on February 19, Professor Ilya Mandel, from Monash University and chief investigator of the ARC Centre for Excellence in Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), will be speaking on gravitational wave astronomy, with the general public welcome to attend.

For more information, event bookings and a map, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at www.mpas. asn.au NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Pictured: M22, in the constellation Sagittarius, is one of the brightest globular clusters of stars. Photo: NASA; February is a great month to observe the Milky Way. Photo: Tony Nightingale; February’s Sky Map shows the positions of Sirius and Canopus; The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society has plenty of telescopes through which the public can view the night sky each month. Photo: Nerida Langcake

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Spreading the happiness at Frankston Hospital At just over two years old, Kenzo has already been working as the Director of Happiness. This loveable labrador began his role last December at Frankston Hospital. It’s just another way he goes about supporting his co-workers. As the support dog he provides comfort to staff after they’ve experienced a tough work shift or simply a bad day. Having a cuddle or play with Kenzo helps reduce stress for the hardworking doctors and nurses.

Peninsula Health partnered with the State Government and Guide Dogs Victoria on this pilot program. As an important and innovative project, it will investigate and monitor the impact of workplace dogs on the well-being of doctors and nurses. It’s also hoped that Kenzo will reduce the stigma around mental health and open up a conversation. The 18-month gig will hopefully see Kenzo helping with the anxiety, depression and improving mental health of those around him, with a formal evaluation of the program to follow. If it is successful, the program will be scaled up and used in other hospitals.

It’s the first of its kind, and because Kenzo is the office buddy who is always ready for a hug, it appears it’s going paw-fectly.

While roaming the wards of Frankston Hospital with his foster carer Jen Sidwell, Kenzo lends support in times of need and soon staff will be able to book him in for a walk. Yep, Kenzo is a king complete with a calendar

because he’s in high demand due to his superpower. His superpower is no secret; he has a knack of making people happy. He can turn the day around for those around him and make the day positive. There’s no shortage of cuddles and pats for Kenzo, yet he never seems to fill his quota of cuddles received. He just can’t get enough. He’s addicted. In fact, he’ll sporadically jump up on a lap for a cuddle. Like any dog, he adores food — any food. You could say that he is somewhat obsessed, so he doesn’t have much of a preference unless there’s liver treats around as a reward for being a super good boy.

He takes his role very seriously as Peninsula Health’s Director of Happiness. Upon arriving at work with Jen, this creature of habit goes about visiting each office. He doesn’t skip anyone, and takes his favourite toy along for the trip. He instinctively greets everyone and says “Hi”. Then comes the morning huddle where senior staff discuss any issues of the day and ask if there are any specific hospital departments that require a visit from Kenzo that day. The morning visits always include a stopoff at the Emergency Department before coming back to have a rest in Jen’s office. Depending on how tired he is from spreading happiness and lapping up all of the inevitable attention, Kenzo might head out for another one or two visits.

Kenzo owns his title, alongside his foster mum Jen, who has been a part of Frankston Hospital for 11 years and

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holds a background in nursing. It was an easy transition for Kenzo to settle into his new home with Jen’s kids and 16-month-old border collie called Scout. Kenzo enjoys playing with his new fur sister with the kids in tow.

It’s a tough gig but someone’s got to do it.

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Somerville It’s a popular central hub, with nearby access to both Western Port Bay and Port Phillip Bay, local wineries, beaches, bush walks, and kids’ entertainment. The community of Somerville is spoilt for choice with a variety of specialty stores, beauty salons, shopping centres, home styling shops, cafes and restaurants. Whether you’re up for a lazy day of leisure within the township or you’re out and about tackling errands, there is transport available with plenty of shops located near each other and community facilities at your fingertips.

This village boasts plenty of things to see and do in a township that delivers service with a smile. Somerville has become well known as an ideal location for families, as well as for the ageing population. It’s the place where families gather and visitors connect among the leafy green surroundings, and it’s a hive of activity. Everything great collides in Somerville, from desired real estate and tasty global cuisines to excellent education and home improvement options.

Make sure to mark the popular Somerville Family Fun Day on your calendar.

This not-for-profit event on Monday, March 9, brings the community and surrounds together to showcase the growing suburb and is the perfect way to round out your Labour Day long weekend. In its seventh year,

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it’ll be jam-packed with carnival rides, market stalls, food vans, Show and Shine, historical society exhibits, school exhibits, a petting zoo, first responders’ displays, entertainment, and charity and community networking.

Also on offer will be activities for the whole family to enjoy, including some free fun for the kids. It’s at the Fruit Growers Reserve in Somerville and it’s free to enter, and all profits are donated back to the communitynominated recipients each year.

Over the next few pages, find what else is on offer in Somerville. There’s something for everyone, so why not visit soon — we’ll see you there.

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Get your event moving with 1800BUGGIES With its head office in Somerville and having recently opened depots in Adelaide and Perth, 1800BUGGIES has Australia’s largest fleet of rental buggies.

1800BUGGIES specialises in ATV utility vehicles, with two, four and sixperson buggies available for hire as well as medical buggies.

1800BUGGIES supplies buggies for such global events as the F1 Grand Prix, the Australian Open and the Masters; Australia’s largest music festivals, including Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass; and the

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construction and mining industries and large-scale renewable energy projects such as solar farms. On the Peninsula the buggies are in great demand at festivals, weddings and large private functions.

Although it has considered branching out into other general hire products such as toilets, site sheds and generators, 1800BUGGIES decided to stick to what it knows best — which might explain why this year 1800BUGGIES celebrates 21 successful years in business.

To find out more, phone 1800 243 443 or visit www.1800buggies.com. au, and search 1800BUGGIES’ social media profiles for the most up-todate information.

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A NEW RESTAURANT at Yaringa Boat Harbour

Great atmosphere. Great coffee. Great food.

Yaringa Boat Harbour has been under new management for over 12 months now and its evolution is really starting to show. Not only are there new pontoons, a new walkway, a new management team and a new harbour identity, there is also a brand new waterfront restaurant - they call it Cptn Jack’s.

The old restaurant building has been completely reimagined both inside and out to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a splash of sailor spirit.

It now features a central bar where you can sip a cocktail or a nice cold beer, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast, lunch or dinner and a relaxing deck with views across the working harbour and out to Westernport Bay.

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The restaurant has a whole new team, busily developing a tasty menu with a focus on wholesome dishes, locally sourced ingredients and fresh Australian seafood.

It is open Wed-Sun and there is also a sweet new ‘Tuck Shop’ open daily for delicious doses of Commonfolk coffee, light snacks, house-made cakes and everyone’s new favourite, the all natural ‘Pure Pops’. Drop in, take a look and enjoy a moment by the sea.

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Peninsula parenting Library-lovers unite Do you love libraries? Mornington Peninsula Magazine does, so this month why not get along to your library to celebrate Library Lovers’ Day on February 14 with other storyseeking bookworms.

The theme for Library Lovers’ Day 2020 is Uncover Something New and gives the team at your library a chance to showcase what’s on the shelf and how much they value their library. Frankston City Libraries manager Tammy Goodwin says: “Not everyone can afford to buy all the books or resources they need and want.

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audiobook, DVD or CD. We’re very excited to have Rachel Givney joining us for a free meet and greet on Friday, February 14, to discuss her new romance novel Jane in Love just in time for Library Lovers’ Day.” Mornington Peninsula Shire library programs coordinator Gail Higgins continues: “We have a whole week of special things happening from Monday, February 10, until Friday, February 14, when audio book narrator Sarah Bacaller will be delivering a talk about her experiences on how you can become an audio book narrator.” Excellent!

Step out of the way, Valentine’s Day — Library Lovers’ Day is here to stay. For more information, search the What’s On sections on the Frankston City Libraries and Our Library Mornington Peninsula Shire websites.

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RICHARD AND GEORGIE HAWKES GERARD AND CYNTHIA WALSH

Owner-operators of Sorrento Furniture 10 Bennetts Rd, Mornington First, Cynthia, let’s get the stats: when did your relationship begin and how long have you been in business together?

We met through a mutual friend and work colleague in 1981 and married in 1983. We started a small furniture business from our garage shortly afterwards and have been working together continuously — excluding a fiveyear period when I was employed as a client relations officer for a fabric wholesaler — for over 30 years.

Who’s behind the ideas and who puts the ideas into practice?

New ideas flow thick and fast between us and there’s barely a day that we don’t have a lightbulb moment.

After many informal discussions our ideas get narrowed down, and I will then manage the planning, scheduling, marketing and advertising while Gerard is busy designing, costing, overseeing production and networking.

Do you take work home with you or is there a leave-it-atthe-door policy?

If I’m annoyed with Gerry at work, you can bet your bottom dollar that’s coming home! Often ideas that were presented at work will be nutted out at home when there are no interruptions. We also make sure to have our time together socialising, including romantic dinners, which are very important when you live and work as cohesive unit — well, most of the time.

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Owner-operators of Hawkes Farm 661 Boneo Rd, Boneo First, let’s get the stats: when did your relationship begin and how long have you been in business together?

Richard: We’ve been together since October 2003, so that’s nearly 17 years.

Georgie: We’ve been together since we were both at university in Melbourne. Richard slowly and sneakily moved me closer to the farm without me realising he had plans for me to work with him.

Who’s behind the ideas and who puts the ideas into practice?

Richard: We have a great team including my dad and sister, and between us we’re always throwing ideas around. Georgie’s my spreadsheet lady so after we’ve come up with something she tells us if it’s going to work financially.

Georgie: I leave the big ideas to the real farmers but whatever they come up with there’ll be paperwork and spreadsheets required to get things done. Every business needs a nerd.

Do you take work home with you or is there a leave-it-atthe-door policy?

Richard: My brain never stops thinking about the business and I don’t do much else, so it definitely comes home with me.

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Owner-operators of Vince La Rocca Professional Eyecare 34 Wells St, Frankston First, let’s get the stats: when did your relationship begin and how long have you been in business together?

We met in 1981, got married the following year and have been working in the business together for 28 years.

Who’s behind the ideas and who puts the ideas into practice?

Vince: Andrea has the marketing ideas and strategies to put them into place. She is definitely the driving force behind the business.

Do you take work home with you or is there a leave-it-at-the-door policy?

Andrea: Yes, absolutely. We don’t often get time to chat during the day. In the evenings we sometimes discuss the happenings of the day and bounce ideas off each other on how we can constantly improve our customer service.

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Owner-operators of KeKe Wellness 2385 Point Nepean Rd, Rye First, Warren, let’s get the stats: when did your relationship begin and how long have you been in business together?

We will have been married 10 years this June and been together for about 14 years. We have four children and began KeKe Wellness around January last year. Our shop launched in October 2019.

Who’s behind the ideas and who puts the ideas into practice?

I have a lot of the broader-scale ideas and put most of them into place. Carly had a day spa with her sister for eight years before we had our kids, so her experience of how a day spa should be run and her qualifications in and experience around skin therapy are hands-on.

Do you take work home with you or is there a leave-it-atthe-door policy?

I can’t help but take my work home with me and even dream about it. Carly likes to leave business at the shop and is good at it, but I am unable to do so. We are a perfect yin and yang couple.

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Portsea and Sorrento gardens open for summer weekend Four stunning coastal gardens will open on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, with Open Gardens Victoria.

Shipway Lodge at Greenwood Ave, Sorrento, is a renowned historic property featuring original Sorrento limestone buildings, a rose-covered walled vegetable garden, deep mixed perennial borders and a giant Monterey cypress.

The nearby Point King Rd Garden at 17 Point King Rd, Sorrento, is a tranquil, beautifully refined Mediterranean-style garden with a formal design complementing the house.

Plant-lovers will relish the West End Garden at 57 Duffy St, Portsea, which celebrates the beachside environment. A grouping

of 250-year-old moonah trees are the sculptural highlight of the garden.

Minutes away, the garden at 100 Back Beach Rd in Portsea is a clever transformation of a disused tennis court into a ‘folly’ garden, with raised garden beds, espaliered trees and central glasshouse.

Tickets to all four open gardens cost $30 and are available at each gate or through TryBooking. Tickets to individual gardens cost $8-10 each. Children under 18 are admitted free to all the gardens. Details: www.opengardensvictoria.org.au OPEN GARDENS VICTORIA W: www.opengardensvictoria.org.au FB: opengardensvictoria INSTA: opengardensvictoria

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fiery fiesta a must-see Firing flamenco guitars will fuse with tangoing hips and tantalising tastebuds as thousands join the Latin American, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish festivities at Frankston’s Latin Arts Festival.

Ventana Fiesta crowds will be immersed in a sea of colour as costumed dancers swirl their bright dresses to the accompaniment of polyrhythmic clapping and drumming.

An Argentinian Murga troupe, part of the roving parade, will engage spectators in dance within the Frankston Arts Centre precinct, where wafting live music will collide with the scent of food at Bar Espanal. Visitors will be able to enjoy a glass of sangria from the arts centre bar’s balcony overlooking the library forecourt, which will be transformed into Little Mexico, providing captivating Mexican wrestling, music, food and dance.

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A smorgasbord of street food will spice things up to be enjoyed among food demos, artisan craft stalls and a fashion runway. Meanwhile, roving performers, art installations and craft activities will keep the little ones entertained too. Cube 37 will offer dance workshops in tango, salsa and capoeira plus additional sessions for all skill levels throughout February in dance, drumming and singing. A preview of the festival’s exhibitions will be showcased at the art centre’s opening on Thursday, February 27, at 6pm, featuring international dignitaries.

Highlights on Sunday, March 15, include the 11am Afro Cuban ceremony at Frankston Life Saving Club, where ancient traditions will be displayed, and later the arts centre’s Cuban well-being workshops between noon and 6pm.

Frankston’s Latin Arts Festival will run throughout February and March, but don’t miss the Ventana Fiesta on Saturday, February 29, from 1-9pm.

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Send your excitement levels sky-high The sky over Tyabb will reverberate with the roar and rumble of warbird, vintage and exotic aircraft of all types on Sunday, March 8, as the internationally recognised Tyabb Air Show takes off.

Thrill to the excitement of low-level aerobatics and the high-energy displays of current and past Australian Defence Force aircraft from the RAAF, RAN and Army. A large and unique flying collection of vintage and antique aircraft call Tyabb home and will be on display in addition to a huge line-up of veteran and vintage cars and motorcycles.

Unlike many air shows, at Tyabb you are close to the action and there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

The air show runs from 11am-4pm,

and the gates open at 9am. Tickets are available online and cost $50 for adults, $110 for families, $45 for DVA concession

card-holders, and $10 for children aged 5-14, with children under 5 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

For tickets and more details, go to www. tyabbairshow.com and follow the air show on Facebook @tyabbairshow

Register to help find a cure for blood cancers When you sign up to take part in either the 4km All Paws Walk, 8km or 12km run events on March 15 this year at the annual MY Mount Eliza Run and Fun Festival, you’ll be directly supporting groundbreaking medical research by the Snowdome Foundation to find a cure for all blood cancers.

fourth festival will include wonderful entertainment and delicious food and beverage options. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family and all abilities at the Mt Eliza Regional Park. For more information and to volunteer your time at this year’s event, please visit www. mymounteliza.org.au

Festival founder and director Geoff Nyssen has multiple myeloma and is doing all he can to reach his 80th birthday. “My dear friend Melissa Baker unfortunately lost her blood cancer battle recently, and her loss is devastating for our community,” Geoff said. “We want to desperately find a cure for all blood cancers so no more people suffer and their families can celebrate many more birthdays with their loved ones.”

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Mount Martha artist Miffy Pittaway’s She Shell Art evokes memories of times spent at the seaside and the effect the ocean has on all of us.

Miffy has nine limited-edition shell artworks on display and available for sale at Veraison Restaurant in Tootgarook.

These have been created with a combination of 70 per cent 40-year-old rare sea-shells and 30 per cent sea-shells purchased from Simply Shells and Australian Sea Shells.

Miffy also has her own personal range of shell-encrusted ship-wheel mirror frames, decorative boxes, spiral candelabras and decorative necklaces, as well as driftwood mirror frames, marine animal hanging pieces and more.

Miffy can custom-make themed pieces and recreate items that have sold. When you’re looking for coastal-inspired artworks, She Shell Art should be your only choice.

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Balnarring festival celebrates First Peoples’ cultures

Womin djeka Balnarring Ngargee is a festival designed to promote cross-cultural awareness by celebrating Balnarring’s First Peoples’ cultures as well as connecting the community with the culture of the Country.

The festival demonstrates a commitment to reconciliation and creates an opportunity for the community to learn about the culture of the traditional owners by sharing cultural knowledge, experiences and practices through workshops, music and food.

It will feature amazing First Peoples artists such as Key Hoo, winners of the Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent at the 2019 Victorian Music Awards; Nola Lauch, a Kirrae-wurrung woman who has lived on the Peninsula for most of her life; Pirritu (Brett Lee), a Ngiyampaa man and singer/songwriter; and Carissa Nyalu, a Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung singer/songwriter living on Boon Wurrung Country on the Peninsula.

The festival is on Saturday, March 14, from 10am-8pm at Robertson Park and Camping Reserve, Balnarring Beach. There is also a community breakfast and Wayapa session incorporating movement, meditation and a connection to the 14 elements of nature and the land on Sunday, March 15, from 8-11am.

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Winning start to racing club’s season The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club has had a successful start to the season with great attendances at its four meetings.

The club’s focus this season has been on its Caring for the Community program, and for its January meeting it had the privilege of partnering with Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association, which provides a place of hope and healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities

with an emphasis on cultural strengthening on the Peninsula.

The club is still encouraging local charity and community groups to participate in the program. For more information, eligibility and nominations, email secretary@balnarringraces.com.au The club also extended its thanks to everyone who supported its Family Day on January 12, with $5000 from gate proceeds being donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

With two race meetings left for the season, come along and enjoy traditional picnic racing and an abundance of activities for the whole family at the Labour Day weekend races on Sunday, March 8, and Easter Saturday, April 11, featuring the much-anticipated DresshireAU Fashion on the Field.

Book your marquee, picnic benches, roped-off areas and more at www. balnarringraces.com

Excitement grows for third year of short film festival The buzz is building around this year’s Stellar Short Film Festival, to be held in the beautiful grounds of the McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery in Langwarrin on Saturday, February 29.

Adults of all ages will enjoy the specially curated program, showcasing the best of the best current Australian short films.

The Stellar 12 films chosen for 2020 include character-based fiction, real-life documentaries, and animation, covering such genres as comedy — lighthearted and black— thought-provoking dramas, and heart-warming tales of humanity.

There’ll be a host of film industry guest judges in attendance, with powerhouse women including award-winning American actor/writer/director Desirée Akhavan, of Girls fame, and Australian directors Sophie Hyde and Genevieve Clay-Smith joining Michael Caton, Stephen Curry, Rick Davies and Scott Major.

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Available for purchase are beer from Dainton Brewery, wines from Merricks General Wine Store, Roseade, gin from That Spirited Lot, and premium nonalcoholic Etch Sparkling, with snacks including gourmet doughnuts, choc tops, and coffee from Little Olive.

VIP ticket-holders will indulge in a cocktail-style dinner party in the indoor gallery, with drinks at the VIP bar before the screenings, and receive a showbag of goodies, reserved seating, and an invitation to the Stellar after-party. There are fewer than 50 VIP tickets left, so get on it fast at stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au More than 1200 VIP and general admission guests are expected to attend the third instalment of this fantastic night under the stars.

Stellar is proudly supported by Frankston City Council and major sponsor Illumin8, the Mount Eliza accounting firm with a whole lot of personality. Follow Stellar on Facebook and Instagram for more announcements @stellarshortfilmfestival

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Time and creation All it’s quacked up to be This month, Nissarana Galleries Mornington will showcase the exhibition A Journey of Time. This is a unique collection of works by prominent Indigenous and contemporary Australian artists.

It draws from the time space travelled between the ancient and omnipresent Dreaming of Indigenous artists from the deserts and coastal regions of Australia with their connections to spirit and country and the multi-faceted abstract expressionism of current contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of formations and technique while still conveying strong connections to the natural world.

This sublime exhibition displays large works by the acclaimed artists Lindsay Bird Mpetyane, Anna Price Petyarre, Karen Bird Ngale, Bianca GardinerDodd, Visuddhacara Philip Ayres, Colin Passmore, Zoe Ellenberg, Laurel Foenander, Liz Gray, Jonathon Hayde, Fred Colla and many more. The addition of three-dimensional artworks by worldrenowned sculptors including Chris

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DOLITTLE Showing at HOYTS, Wells St, Frankston

Calcutt also adds strength and interest to the wonderful array of quality artworks.

A Journey of Time is on from February 8 to March 4.

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It’s a tale that mesmerised us as children, and this recent instalment is no exception. Dolittle (2020) revisits the famous physician who is able to communicate with animals and who this time is played by Robert Downey Jr. Adorable animals support Dr Dolittle on his mission and personal quest in this heart-warming film directed by Stephen Gaghan.

The storyline includes suspenseful action sequences complete with hilarious banter between the animals portrayed through their quirks and quips. Poly the wise macaw, voiced by Emma Thompson, Yoshi the loveable polar bear (John Cena) and Betsy the go-getter giraffe (Selena Gomez) keep Dr Dolittle’s momentum heading in the right direction when all he wants to do is hide from all of his fellow humans.

He’s just not a people person.

Inspired by Hugh Lofting’s classic children’s book, we learn that after the death of Mrs Dolittle, the good doctor has chosen to hide from the world surrounded by his beloved animals. When Queen Victoria in Buckingham Palace requests his help, he’s got no choice but to take a journey to a mysterious island to hunt down a healing tree that holds the only cure to help his dying queen.

The gaggle of A-listers lending their voices to the animals also includes Ralph Fiennes, Craig Robinson and Octavia Spencer, playing the dopey duck Dab-Dab. Rounding out the human characters are Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen and

Jim Broadbent. It’s only when Dr Dolittle encounters a boy named Tommy Stubbins (Harry Collett), who is much like himself, that he lets down the walls in order to share his unique skills.

Watching the likeable and realistic animals and humans as their characters develop and progress leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling and in awe at what a wonderful world Dr Dolittle has created.

Somehow, the unlikely gang of misfit animals and different humans just belongs together.

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Peninsula’s best on show at Red Hill

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For a true taste of the Peninsula, you can’t go past the Red Hill Show.

With its focus on agriculture and horticulture, the 92nd annual show at the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, March 7, will feature the Peninsula’s best craft, food, wine, beer and cider, as well as entertainment for all ages.

The Mornington Peninsula Paddock, sponsored by MPP, will be a chance to meet producers from across the region, and foodie Richard Cornish and chef Michael Cole will hold discussions on local produce, pasta and sausage-making and much more. There will be cider tastings and demonstrations, and novice cooks are invited to submit their best apple pie for a chance to take home $500.

The program is packed full of exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, music and rides.

Once you enter the showgrounds, all the pavilions, entertainment and most kids’ rides are free.

So plant your radishes, prune the roses and groom the alpacas because show ribbons are up for grabs. For entries and inquiries, phone 5989 2357, email info@redhillshow. com.au, visit the website www.redhillshow.com.au or follow the Red Hill Show on Facebook and Instagram.

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Joanna Murray-Smith’s American Song tackles the confronting and heartbreaking issue of gun violence, reaching beyond national or cultural borders in an intimate exploration of love, forgiveness and parental responsibility. Presented by Red Stitch and Critical Stages Touring and being performed at Frankston Arts Centre next month, American Song displays the Peninsula-born playwright’s characteristically deft wit and compassion and makes a difficult topic thoroughly gripping, wryly humorous and deeply moving.

It tells the story of Andy, whose experience is common to many of us: the slow accumulation of a good life — love, work, friendship, family. But unforeseen events lead him to places he never imagined. As he heads off to work to give the biggest presentation of his career, he wishes his teenage son Robbie goodbye. Eight hours later, everything has changed.

A profound tour-de-force for one actor, performed by Red Stitch ensemble member Joe Petruzzi, American Song asks: What could I have done differently? Can we ever know the moment when a good life turns irredeemably wrong?

American Song was commissioned in the US and first produced there in 2016 to great reviews, with its acclaimed Australian premiere at Red Stitch Theatre in October 2017.

See this heart-gripping show at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 18, at 7.30pm Tickets: $30$40; 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

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Pictured left: Violet Hammer’s Nyinbu screen-print derives from the artist’s observations of the echidnas in her Borroloola, NT lands.

Right: Painter Bugai Whyoulter, whose Martu people have a well-established program of fire management in the Pilbara, represents the way the rock holes fill and the land springs to life after rain.

Carers of the land New works from the Kimberley, landscape paintings from the Eastern Desert and brilliant colour paintings from the APY Lands of South Australia feature at Everywhen Artspace this month to join a wide variety of other outstanding pieces of Aboriginal art for the Summer Collector’s Show 2020.

“Showing such a wide variety of styles and media of Aboriginal art allows for a huge range of choice for clients and also demonstrates the breadth and range of contemporary Aboriginal art,” says gallery co-director Susan McCulloch.

This summer, Susan says, the role of Indigenous societies in fire management and care of the country and how that is represented in art has become of special interest. “Works by many of the artists we show relate very different creation stories of fire. We donated the proceeds of the sale of a painting to a fundraiser for Issue 99, FEBRUARY 2020

fire-affected Aboriginal communities of Victoria and southeast NSW, and donated also to wildlife funds. The devastation is deeply shocking and heartbreaking but it’s wonderful to see the outpouring of support.

“Many of the artists we represent are active carers of their lands and work in both fire management and Landcare programs. Their paintings and the work they do as carers of the lands feature in both our current exhibition and especially in our upcoming March exhibition of women’s art to celebrate International Women’s Day.” The Summer Collector’s Show 2020 runs until February 25. The Colour Purple: Aboriginal Women’s Art opens with a unique art parade presentation of more than 40 works on March 7.

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 – WEDNESDAY MARCH 4 A Journey of Time Unique collection of works by prominent Indigenous and contemporary Australian artists, displaying large works and three-dimensions artworks, Nissarana Galleries, 211 Main St, Mornington, 5976 8877, www.nissaranagalleries.com.au

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14

Valentine’s Day at Hickinbotham of Dromana After decades, the legendary Australian country rock band “Stars” have reformed and will present an intimate Valentine’s Day acoustic show, 7-10.30pm, tix $25pp for show, dinner and drinks additional, bookings essential 5981 0355, www.hickinbotham.biz

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16 Open Gardens Victoria — Four stunning gardens in Portsea & Sorrento, open 10am-4.30pm both days, $30 for all four gardens or individual tickets at each gate, for locations see www.opengardensvictoria.org.au

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Squire’s Beer & BBQ Festival Celebration of all things brew and ‘que, live music, masterclasses, food eating competitions, market stalls, onsite barber and tattooist and plenty more, special family day on Sunday, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 3-11pm, Sun 12noon-6pm, The Cheeky Squire, 510 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, tix via

Soul Night Market A boutique food/ makers market with 60+ stalls, shop, eat, drink and socialize on a Friday night in Mornington all while listening to live soul music, free entry, Peninsula Community Theatre, Cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 5-9pm, www.soulnightmarket.com

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The Summer’s Collector’s Show 2020 Two part exhibition featuring outstanding Aboriginal art, 35+ new painting, barks, ochres and sculptures, Everywhen Artspace, 39 Cook St, Flinders, open Thursday-Friday 10.30am4pm, 5989 0496 www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 Hickinbotham of Dromana Bush Fire Relief Concert Dan Parsons and Tracy McNeil together for an intimate evening concert, tix $20 with every $10 going to Bush Fire relief, dinner 6.30pm with show from 7.30pm, bookings essential 5981 0355, www.hickinbotham.biz

Food & Wine Fun + Spanish Dinner A night of trivia with a twist – food & wine tastings are part of the questions, loads of fun with four course dinner, Casa De Playa, 39 Main St, Mornington, 5.4510pm, contact Mary to book your spot on 0430 445 187 or visit www.happyplacesandco.com

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29 Stellar Short Film Festival Carefully curated fusion of film, food and beverages, art and entertainment, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin, 5-11.30pm, tickets on sale now, www.shortfilmfestival.com.au

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Ventana Fiesta Frankston’s Latin arts festival, street food, live music, Mexican wrestling, Frankston Arts Centre & Frankston Library Foodcourt, Frankston, 1-9pm, www. ventanafrankston.com.au

Mornington Peninsula Piers & Pinots Producers will gather by the sea at the annual showcase to taste a range of Pinots along with local food and live music, Flinders Foreshore & Yacht Club, 12noon3pm, tix $40, 25 wineries to taste, tickets available from www.mpva.com.au

My Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival 4km, 8km & 12km trail run/walks, 4km all paws walk, kids actives all day, live music on stage, amazing silent auction and more, Mount Eliza Regional Park, Two Bays Rd, Mount Eliza, 7.30am-1pm, register now www.mymounteliza.org.au

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WomenConnect Frankston International Women’s Day Luncheon Join guest speakers Judge Samantha Marks & Merren McArthur, Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, 11.30am-2.30pm, tix $65pp, includes glass of wine on arrival, two course meal plus tea/coffee, limited seats, book via www.facebook.com/ WomenConnectFrankston

2020 Tyabb Air Show See aircrafts that will not be found in Australia!

Aerobatics, flying and static displays, food trucks, purchase tickets via www.tyabbairshow.com

The Peninsula Picnic A food, wine and music gathering, headliner Bernard Fanning with Mama Kin Spender, Hollow Coves, Caravana Sun and The Meltdown, Mornington Racecourse, gates open 11.30am, tix www.peninsulapicnic.com.au

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The 92nd Red Hill Show Great family day, full of entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations and animals, Red Hill Showgrounds, Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, 8.30am-5pm

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Bundjil’s Nest presents Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee Community Festival — Honouring and celebrating Indigenous cultures, entertainment, food stalls, craft stalls, cultural workshops and children’s activities, Balnarring Beach, Robertsons Park and Camping Reserve, 10am8pm, entry by donation

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Helping businesses make their mark Make Your Mark Australia has a real passion for working with clients. The business focuses on exploring, developing and establishing branding projects that reflect your individual business aspirations, and managing director Tony Webb is determined to support you on your journey to success.

Using national and offshore suppliers means Make Your Mark can provide you with a remarkable range of products that are branded to represent your business values. The products and decoration styles stand out in the marketplace, so you can make your mark either with your logo or insignia on your business or personal products.

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2001, Make Your Mark’s experience and attention to detail is constantly in demand by many in the hospitality industry, who turn to Tony and his team for uniforms, aprons, garments, tablecloths, banners and much more. There is nothing they can’t find to suit your needs.

Customise with confidence using one of Australia’s leading branded merchandise companies to get your business out there and in front.

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Digital Reprographics makes ordering easy Digital Reprographics’ website provides instant information on prices across hundreds of its listed products so you can browse at your leisure. But it gets better: there is free delivery to anywhere on the Mornington Peninsula for orders above $99, and the team print everything in house, which results in a quicker turnaround.

This month, take advantage of Digital Reprographics’ 20 per cent off promotion on all products ordered through the website by using the coupon code ‘2020’.

Revamp your promotions material with Digital Reprographics’ broad range of products, including brochures, A-frames, pull-up banners, flyers, and business cards. If you’re after catalogues, self-published books or other advertising material, which are equally popular, why not get in touch for a quote.

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Practical solutions provided person to person What makes founding principal of Village Family Lawyers Lauren Wilson stand out from the crowd? Her personalised, ‘big picture’ approach that focuses on creative solutions to family law matters.

Village Family Lawyers is a down-toearth law firm. Providing a human face to the often stressful process of relationship or marital breakdown, Lauren’s innate understanding of family dynamics and the commitment to provide clients with the tools to move forward is key to her success. Completely approachable, she listens to each individual client’s needs and forms her resolution-based strategies

from both an empathetic and practical perspective. Yes, she can advise and assist with property and financial settlements, complex parenting arrangements, binding financial agreements and consent orders for parenting and property matters among other things, but it is how she does it that makes the difference. She pays attention. She connects and supports.

Call her today for a free noobligation 20-minute chat. Person to person.

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Feed your belly and your brain Lunch & Learn workshops by Smart Business Solutions Are you a small business owner struggling to stay on top of the need-to-knows essential to running a profitable business?

Modern business demands that business owners understand nearly all aspects of business. Even if you’re a tradie, for example, you’re expected to understand your cash flow, profit and loss, marketing and all the other nitty gritty. You can bet they’re not teaching that at trade school.

SMART Business Solutions is all about helping you with your money — making it, managing it and building it. SMART’s Lunch & Learn Workshops are designed to equip small business owners with essential knowledge to help build better and more profitable businesses. SMART delivers easy to understand information suited to any business type in bite-size 90-minute sessions throughout the year.

Each workshop includes a two-course lunch and premium business coaching delivered by SMART Business Solutions director Shannon Smit and her team.

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lock-ins — just book the sessions that are most relevant to you.

Check out www.smartbusinesssolutions. com.au/services/lunchandlearn for the full 2020 schedule. The cost is $30 per person and bookings are essential.

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LogoLogix has evolved from Priscilla’s many years in the creative and advertising arena. Now concentrating on identities, she believes a logo represents your business to your potential market. Your logo should be unique to your business and have an underlying message behind it to provide a statement about what your business offers.

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Logic behind the design that is a mix of both visual appeal and marketing nous. In addition to logos, LogoLogix offers a comprehensive design service spanning business stationery, brochure design, signage, packaging, application to apparel and subsequent print management catering to all sizes of business to complete your corporate identitiy needs.

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Love the skin you’re in whatever the season So it’s late summer and your skin has been receiving a hammering. You’ve been on the beach, outside exercising and maybe not drinking as much water as you should have been. The swelter has led to more sweat, more oil and dead skin cells combining for a big visit to breakout city, and the UV rays have been bouncing off the ocean’s surface like nobody’s business.

This month it’s vital to keep slip slop slapping and covering up, even though a change of season is heading our way. It’s right around the corner and with it comes a mental switch as to how you are going to keep your largest organ looking and feeling great. Here’s some

things to keep in mind as the sun takes a back seat to the clouds rolling in.

First, stay protected when outside. Sure, the sun doesn’t seem as bright, but the UV rays are still definitely doing their thing. It is recommended you use an SPF 50 every day to lessen skin damage. Exfoliate on a regular basis too to remove dead skin cells and flaky skin, which if left may clog pores, leading to trouble. A hydration mask can keep skin glowing, while changing to a deeply hydrating moisturiser can give tired skin a new lease on life. And remember that cooler weather and central heating can make your skin dry.

As the seasons change, your skin type can too, so it’s always important to keep up the water intake. But you already know that, don’t you?

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Australian bespoke designed glasses by Roger Henley are made to order in any colour, shape and design that you desire. If glasses created from wood and carbon fibre are more your style, why not try the Australian-designed frames by Fritz.

These iconic glasses are available in myriad colours, shapes and size.

Joining these trendsetting styles in store are sunglasses designed by Australians Paul Taylor and Jono Hennessey. Sunglasses are vital for protecting

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Main Street Eyecare has the most stylish Australian-designed glasses on offer. They expertly provide clients with contemporary streamlined designer eyewear that makes a definitive statement.

our eyes from UVA and UVB rays, which can be high even when the day is overcast. They’re an important health accessory to reduce your risk of developing cataract disease.

For the month of February, Main Street Eyecare will be donating 10 per cent of sunglasses sales to the bushfire relief appeal. And furthermore, firefighters who have been on deployment for the recent Australian bushfires and who wear contacts are encouraged to get in touch regarding a special giveaway on contact lenses.

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health beauty fashion Typically the warmest of the Melbourne summer months, February is also the month that autumn and winter seasons’ pieces launch on to the shelves at Yo-Ko Women’s Fashion Boutique.

Orientique Clothing has exceeded Yo-Ko’s style expectations with its 2020 collections, offering bold and beautiful print dresses, tops and pants constructed from all-natural fibres — ideal for this time of year. Orientique’s sister label, Escape

by OQ, offers stunning boho-inspired garments in muted prints and floaty premium cottons with the most divine embellishment details.

The brilliant quality of Café Latte Clothing also continues to create a strong following with classic, great-fitting casual pieces teamed back with fun print tees and tops in brilliantly

coloured hues.

Supporting the community is of great importance to the Yo-Ko Original team, and they are excited to announce that their selection of wares by local makers and brands continues to expand. Yo-Ko is now stocking Creek and Bay handmade printed headbands, earrings by Altair Melbourne, beautifully knitted bags by No+El, deliciously scented hand-poured soy candles by Cora and a huge variety of stunning jewellery and accessories by Trio Rouge.

Yo-Ko makes gift-giving easy with vouchers in store. Layby is available too.

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The award-winning ring is handmade and holds a secret — another diamond is hidden underneath, creating a graceful drop effect. Harry expertly finished his piece using white and ultra-rare Australian Argyle pink diamonds set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold. This incredible accomplishment also allows Harry to enter the International Jewellery Design Excellence Award in Hong Kong next year.

Harry has lived and breathed jewellery since he was 16.

Throughout his decorated career, he has won numerous other awards. However, he acknowledges the enormity of this recent accomplishment. Harry believes that this prestigious accolade is the highlight of his 41-year career in jewellery. Anny’s will be celebrating 30 years of serving the Mornington Peninsula people for all their jewellery needs, with customer satisfaction always at the forefront of every interaction. It is a local familyowned business, with his wife, Anny, daughter and son also involved full time. This win was a family effort, but it would not have been possible without all the votes from the Australian and New Zealand public. Anny’s would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who voted. Anny’s cannot wait to keep creating some of the most beautiful pieces of jewellery for the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne public.

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Master jeweller Harry Ozkoch, owner of Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers in Frankston, has won the prestigious Jewellers Association of Australia’s Australasian People’s Choice Award. The competition is the Australian jewellery industry’s longest running design competition. The piece was displayed at The Rocks in Sydney for the public to view and Anny’s received votes from all over Australia and New Zealand. Harry and his wife, Anny, flew to Sydney for the awards night at The Rocks and brought the People’s Choice Award home to the Mornington Peninsula.

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Top tips for a healthy summer As the weather warms up, the sun comes out and we’re getting ready for blue skies, beaches and barbecues, here are some tips to help you stay healthy this summer.

Keep hydrated: We can lose a lot of fluid in the warmer months, so it’s important to ensure you keep up with your water intake. Aim for upwards of two litres — more if you’re more active — and try mixing it up with the addition of berries or peaches for an extra burst of flavour.

Exercise outside: Make the most of the beautiful sunshine and exercise outside. This will also help you get an extra boost of vitamin D. Make sure you stay hydrated during and after exercise and don’t forget to be sun-smart.

Add extra non-starchy salad or vegetables to your main meals: Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants while being low in calories and carbohydrates — so you can enjoy more. This will help you manage your portions and assist with weight management.

If you’re wanting to lose weight this summer, chat to one of our dietitians to see how we can help you today by calling 1300 2 MEALS. Kate Save is the CEO and co-founder of Be Fit Food in Mornington. For more info, go to befitfood.com.au or phone 1300 2 MEALS (63257)

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back to nature with Merino & Co If you love adaptable, easywearing, effortlessly fashionable knitwear that you’ll wear time and time again, Merino & Co is definitely for you.

Merino & Co houses two merino and natural fibre fashion brands — MerinoSnug and Only Merino — showcasing Australia’s best modern merino wool in everyday basics, apparel and accessories for women and men, as well as luxurious items for the home.

Proudly Australian-owned, Merino & Co contemporary designs are created with Australia’s finest merino wool, loved for its natural breathability and softness.

Merino & Co is owned by Australian Wool Network, Australia’s largest independent wool marketer, bringing woolgrowers, wool processors and consumers together.

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and growers by highlighting the origin of its garments, providing customers with the opportunity to learn more about the provenance of its garments.

Each garment carries a QR-enabled swing tag that showcases the woolgrowers who contributed to the making of the garment, their sheep and the environment in which the wool was grown. The wool is blended with other premium natural fibres and sustainably and ethically manufactured at a purposebuilt factory outlet in Carrum Downs.

The Carrum Downs factory outlet is open to the public with a huge range of firsts, seconds and factory overrun discounted garments available for sale.

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Avedis is the choice of brides everywhere After being announced the winner of the jewellery category for the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside region at the 2019 Brides Choice Awards in October and a whirlwind Christmas period, it’s only now that Avedis Jewellery can sit back and reflect on their win. This win was Avedis’s second at these awards after taking out the category in 2018 as well. Excited is an understatement.

On the night of the awards, Sarven Delimelkonoglu looked at the extensive attendees and nominees for each category and didn’t expect to win an award, let alone take out the whole category. “He was very proud,” said his sister, Melissa Delimelkonoglu. “He can make something amazing out of anything so it’s great that he got the recognition that he truly deserves. It

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was very rewarding for him to win. We’ve got the plaques on display at the store.”

The voting of the Brides Choice Awards is conducted over a 12-day period on social media. Brides in each region are asked to vote for their top five wedding suppliers who excelled in their service. Each bride is allowed to vote only once before they’re locked out of the voting system. It’s word-ofmouth recommendations, exceptional service and spectacular jewellery designs that have established this family-owned business as No.1 two years in a row.

Sarven and Melissa’s father, Avedis Delimelkonoglu, is not only the namesake of their nine-year-old retail store in which he works, he has also been in the jewellery trade for more than 45 years manufacturing for both the Australian and international markets.

Without a doubt he’ll be ecstatic over Avedis’s two wins.

“At Avedis we are renowned for housing a vast selection of jewellery pieces which are handcrafted by our master jewellers. Our collection and bespoke designs echo the family tradition of creating pieces with the finest craftsmanship in mind, using only the most exceptional gemstones from all across the globe.”

The expert team and master jewellers can design and custom-create the most detailed or sophisticated designs at your request.

Whatever your heart desires, Avedis will welcome the opportunity to discuss and create the perfect bespoke piece to celebrate that very special occasion.

The possibilities are endless and they all start at Avedis.

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Have you spent the past few summers worried about how Endermologie is a natural, pain-free treatment that is proven to get rid of your body looks and feels? The good news is Peninsula Endermologie owner Niamh Hislop can help you change that. stubborn fat, smooth away cellulite and improve skin tone. “Endermologie is a non-invasive mechanical massage that stimulates your skin cells, leaving you feeling rejuvenated with smoother skin after just one treatment,” says Niamh.

“However, we recommend a course of treatments to achieve significant results, so book in soon.”

Book your free consultation online today.

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Eileen’s ‘quit’ sessions a sweet success Eileen is creating great success with her quit sugar/ salt therapy sessions at Effective Hypnotherapy.

These are producing incredible results for diabetics and people wanting to gain control over food, as this testimonial from Emma shows: “We had four sessions over a matter of eight weeks. We cannot thank Eileen enough for the improvements: one-two coke cans a day to zero; McDonald’s multiple times a week to only having it twice in the past eight weeks; Tim Tams and chocolate are still in the fridge.

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isn’t bad at all. Thank you so much Eileen!”

Double sessions are available, so visit Eileen’s Facebook page or call for more information.

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Something ‘fore’ everyone: Portsea Golf Club’s open day on Sunday, December 29, was a big hit — and not just with those out on the course. As well as free nine-hole social play and an interactive hitting bay, there was live music, beer and wine-tasting, pizza on the deck, and lots of prizes up for grabs. Attractive membership offers were also available on the day. Photos: Tanya Fry

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Stroke treatment a first for Victoria A new advanced suite of robotic equipment recently installed at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is hastening the recovery of stroke patients and maintaining function in Parkinson’s disease sufferers. The hospital is the first in Victoria to offer the state-of-the-art technology combining robotics and sensor-based computer systems to enable patients with impaired motor function to undertake repetitive hand, arm and shoulder training more effectively and in a shorter period.

The AMADEO®, MYRO®, PABLO® and TYMO® robotic system recreates the sensation of movement to a patient’s fingers, arms and shoulders, stimulating the brain to reorganise itself and allow intact parts of the brain to take over the tasks of damaged areas.

Using the new technology as a part of a patient’s rehabilitation increases the number of repetitions they can do over

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a shorter period, which can lead to a quicker recovery for stroke sufferers.

The system is also effective in maintaining function in Parkinson’s disease sufferers.

As Parkinson’s disease progresses, it can be harder for the body to perform even basic movements. Repetitive upper limb training using the new robotic suite can be effective in maintaining function for Parkinson’s sufferers.

The technology allows therapy to be finely tuned to a patient’s specific needs, with even small improvements becoming visible — a big motivator for patients. Thanks to the gamified exercises available, treatment feel less like therapy and more like fun.

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Art show fires up: The Mornington Art Show’s opening night at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Friday, January 16, was a resounding success, with more than 400 people enjoying some cool jazz music, craft beers, a range of wines and delicious finger food.

George Largent won Best Exhibit for his work Follow the Leader, and the silent auction raised more than $8000 for bushfire relief to complement the Mornington Rotary Club’s $10,000 donation. Photos: Tanya Fry

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‘Sensory toolkits’ for better mental health We can often find our senses overwhelming, particularly if we are experiencing symptoms of distress, anxiety or depression. Recently, St John of God Pinelodge Clinic introduced a ‘sensory modulation room’ to try to help patients take control of their senses and help them feel at ease in times of stress or anxiety without needing to resort to additional medications.

Sensory modulation is a relatively new, researchbacked method that encourages patients to develop ‘sensory toolkits for mental well-being’ that they can use to interrupt negative thoughts and anxiety by introducing a stimulus that they enjoy and find calming or relaxing. It can be as simple as a weighted blanket, aromatherapy candles or sweet and sour lollies.

According to nurse unit manager Meg Evans, patients

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are often uncomfortable with the level of medication they are taking and want to look at alternative strategies to manage their anxiety or distress. “We found that there was an alarming rate of patients who didn’t feel comfortable with their medication usage,” Meg said. “The sensory room was specifically designed to be a safe and supportive therapeutic space where our patients are given the opportunity to learn new skills to assist with their recovery post-discharge.”

In fact, the results have been incredibly positive — 82 per cent of patients who chose to utilise the sensory modulation room didn’t require any additional medication, and there was a sizeable reduction in the use of medications that treat sleeplessness, anxiety and pain.

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Prevent injury this backto-school season Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and kids — the eagerness to see friends, the thrill of a new environment and even the enthusiasm to learn new things.

However, with the start of the school year it is important to keep safety front of mind to avoid common school injuries.

Let’s start with the backpack. They are often the source of neck and back pain. Here are some tips to look for when purchasing a new bag: Two wide shoulder straps to help disperse weight evenly Fits closely to the body — just above the hips, below the shoulders and no wider than the chest Waist and chest straps can be helpful to transfer weight from the lumbar spine to the pelvis Make sure backpacks are not too heavy — no more than 10 per cent of the child’s weight Other common injuries include: Ankle injuries from uneven surfaces or playgrounds Knee injuries during sports or games which can have a long recovery Head injuries like concussion from a simple collision or something more serious Wrist injuries from bracing when falls occur Neck injuries from stress, falls or incorrect posture The Sports Injury Clinic hopes you and your family can avoid any back-to-school injuries this year. If you find yourself needing treatment for your family, TSIC is dedicated to delivering top-quality treatment for all ages.

To find out more or to book an appointment, contact TSIC today.

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by Stephanie Johnson

Aries: The start of February is busy,

especially if you are involved in spiritual, sporting, travel, legal or academic activities. Your world is expanding with plenty of opportunities to advance your own hopes, dreams and wishes.

These are more likely to be connected to your personal aspirations rather than professional ones.

Your public role is highlighted.

This could be your reputation in your chosen profession. You may be promoted, receive an award or have many demands at work. Or it could be your role as an office bearer in a club or group, or perhaps your stance as a parent or grandparent.

Mid-month your ruling planet Mercury goes Retrograde. Plans to study, publish, travel or expand your world need to be implemented at the start of February. By mid-month you need to be prepared to waylay any important decisions if possible. On March 10 (AEDT) Mercury goes direct and you can move forward again.

Taurus:

Gemini:

Cancer:

It’s time to cleanse your world of toxic energies connected with other people. Soft-hearted crabs may find this difficult to do, but the time is right to ensure that you are on the right track when it comes to sharing your innermost thoughts, and perhaps even your hardearned cash, with other people.

Your nearest and dearest’s agenda is central to your happiness. As a Leo you love to wear the crown in your relationship. After all, you make such a benevolent King or Queen. However, now you need to listen to your loved one.

What are they really asking for? Can you give them what they need or want?

The first half of February sees you forging ahead with your own projects. Your mind is sharp and you are able to work successfully by yourself or in conjunction with others. As Mercury turns Retrograde mid-month you are then required to take a back seat before gaining momentum again after March 10.

Leo:

Virgo:

Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to

Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

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Libra: February is a harmonious month

for Librans. You are at your artistic best.

This may mean that your fashion sense is sharp with opportunities to enhance your best features. You can indulge in some well-earned retail therapy. Alternatively, talented Librans are able to express natural gifts in beautiful forms.

Your private life is active with family commitments, household expenses and budgetary requirements. It is also possible that neighbours or siblings feature right now. It is time to put your household in order, if you haven’t done so already. As long as you stay within budget, all should be well.

Last year you were spoilt for choice when it came to people and projects helping you achieve your goals. This year you need to learn how to work smart instead of working hard. This could affect your income but perhaps it is time to enjoy life rather than just work to earn money.

Scorpio:

Sagittarius:

Capricorn:

Many planets remain lined up in your Zodiac Sign, challenging your status quo. The good news is that you are growing stronger and wiser. You are in a position to really help those around you as you have the insight and the foresight when it comes to personal and global affairs.

It’s your time of the year to set your intentions for the foreseeable future. Your own health and happiness are highlighted. What makes you happy? How do you thrive best in your personal life?

Aquarians are usually known to be quirky.

As such it is time to explore what this means for you.

Many plans are hatched behind the scenes, in secret so to speak.

Sometimes prayer and meditation spark the very best of ideas, awareness for the need to change and clarity about the next steps. Quiet moments are certainly helpful. This is your month to take a back step and enjoy such moments.

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Pisces:

Women in business make a connection

International Women’s Day lunch, Wednesday, March 4 WomenConnect Frankston is an independent group of local like-minded women in business wanting to connect, empower and support women in their community. The amazingly dedicated women who volunteer their time include Pippa Hanson, from The Sports Injury Clinic; Michelle Braggins, from Braggins & Co Estate Agents- Eview Group; Jenny Wright, from Jennifer Wright Marriage Celebrant; Luky Wilson, from Travel Managers; and Karin Hann, from Dress For Success South East Melbourne.

This extraordinary team hosts two lunches a year, including the upcoming

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March event and another to follow in September. The March lunch is in celebration of International Women’s Day and will be held on Wednesday, March 4, from 11.30am-2.30pm at Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Tickets cost $65 (or $625 for a table of 10) and include a glass of wine on arrival, a twocourse meal, and tea and coffee. Guest speakers will include County Court judge Samantha Marks QC and Tiger Airways CEO Merren McArthur.

The lunch is supported by The Sports Injury Clinic, Dress for Success South East Melbourne, Braggins & Co Estate Agents, Eview Group, Jennifer Wright Marriage Celebrant, and Mornington Peninsula

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Seats are limited and there are strictly no refunds. To book, visit the Facebook page @WomenConnectFrankston, call Michelle on 0405 512 999 or email womenconnect2018@gmail.com

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BELKYRA® is the only non-surgical injectable treatment for reduction of fullness under the chin that has undergone rigorous clinical evaluation, including four Phase lll clinical studies involving more than 2600 patients worldwide.

Until now, treatment options have been limited to surgical options such as liposuction and nonsurgical in-clinic procedures using handheld devices or aggressive weight-loss regimens with potentially limited improvement.

When injected into fat under the chin, BELKYRA® permanently causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.

it can occur in any body type and may be related to ageing, genetics or weight gain.

Treatment with BELKYRA® takes place in-clinic by a trained medical aesthetic practitioner.

Many people experience improvement after two to four treatment sessions spaced at least eight weeks apart. A maximum of six treatments may be given.

A patient’s practitioner will carry out a full facial assessment to help them determine how many treatment sessions they may need based on the amount and distribution of the fat under their chin and their personal treatment goals.

According to data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in 2015, fat under the chin/neck was one of the top troublesome conditions for patients, with 67 per cent reporting being concerned or bothered about the

condition. This is similar to the percentage of people who are bothered by lines and wrinkles.

There is a common misperception that fullness under the chin only appears in those who are overweight, when in reality

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MARKETS

PENINSULA & FRANKSTON 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 FEBRUARY 1 Mt Martha Farmers’ Market: First Saturday of each month, Mt Martha Community House & parade lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mt Martha, 8.30am–12.30pm, www.mmfm.org. au Redhill Community Market: First Saturday of month, 266 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm Rosebud West Outdoor Market: First Saturday of month 8.30am-12.30pm; 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, 22572319 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green 7am-2pm SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 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, 9am-1pm; crafts, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants and vegies; 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: Second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

Emu Plains Market: Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring, twilight market 3-8pm, Mount Martha Farmers and Community Market: Third Saturday of each month from November – April, Mount Martha Community House, 466 Esplanade, Mt Martha, 3-7pm, gold coin donation Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm, Broughton St Reserve, Station St, Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 Mt Martha Farmers and Community Market: Third Friday of the month, Mount Martha Community House, 3-7pm, gold coin donation SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 Dromana Community Market: Fourth Saturday of month, 8am-1.30pm, no entry fee, 359 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, in parklands behind information centre.

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

Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month, 7.30am-12.30pm.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 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 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 Mt Martha Farmers and Community Market: Third Friday of the month, Mount Martha Community House, 3-7pm, gold coin donation Soul Night Market: A boutique food/makers market with 60+ stalls, shop, eat, drink and socialize on a Friday night in Mornington all while listening to live soul music, free entry, Peninsula Community Theatre, Cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 5-9pm, www.soulnightmarket.com

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Top quality in top locations Craft Markets Australia is committed to a simple philosophy: providing highquality market experiences in some of Victoria’s most beautiful locations. The company has been bringing communities together over well-made, homegrown and locally produced items for more than four decades now. Over that time, it has developed a network of producers, crafters, growers and patrons, each of whom looks forward to the next meeting.

From historic Point Nepean to Gippsland’s Lardner Park, from Yarra Glen to Mornington Racecourse and the flagship Red Hill Market, Craft

Markets Australia markets aren’t just another shopping trip, they’re a family day out, a chance to connect with local and regional makers, to explore a new part of the world and indulge in a more sustainable circle of consumption. These markets are all about high quality, the freshest, the most creative, the best made and the most unique. Sellers are in agreement, which is why that’s what you’ll find beneath their marquees.

As a family-run company, Craft Markets Australia prides itself on bringing you experiences that people of all ages can enjoy. See you at a market soon.

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Lions offer bushfire relief The Red Hill and Flinders district Lions clubs have donated $11,500 to help bushfire-affected communities in East Gippsland. The money was collected from parking cars at the January Red Hill market and would normally have gone to Peninsula charities and projects, but because both clubs are in a district that reaches as far as Mallacoota, it was decided the money should go to the families and communities needing bushfire assistance.

The Lions club members were joined at the market by Red Hill CFA volunteers, schools and kindergartens, and community members. There were several very generous donations and many people gave more than the $5 entrance fee. All parking duties are conducted by the clubs on a voluntary basis and a roster is provided, but on this occasion many volunteers stayed longer than their allotted time.

The Lions are all volunteers and all of this money raised will be going to Lions clubs and projects in the East Gippsland area. If you want to volunteer some time or donate money, contact your nearest Lions club or the Australian Lions Foundation to make a tax-deductible donation. Much help will be required in the coming months.

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Start your day de Luxey way We can all admit that breakfast is the easiest meal to skip, even though it is the most important meal of the day. Smoothies are a popular solution because they are quick to make and highly delicious. Why not prep the ingredients in advance and blend it before you leave the house.

Sipping your smoothie on the way to work is a healthy, convenient and refreshing way to start the day on the right foot.

The Smoothie Cup by Luxey Cup is the ultimate accessory to assist you in breaking old habits while looking after the planet. It’s made from borosilicate glass, which is a lighter and stronger alternative to ordinary glass and can be recycled. The good-looking cup includes measurements etched on the side and your choice of reusable straws. The set also includes two lids that actually stay on — one for hotter drinks with a small mouth opening, and a cold lid for cooler drinks with a larger hole to house a straw. The fully enclosed silicone base makes it non-slip, stylish, and super-comfortable to carry — and when you’ve finished your drink you can store the cup in Luxey Cup’s famous dualwalled cotton canvas carry bag, which is also included alongside a straw cleaner.

This Australian-owned company also provides the shopper with the option to order its product with as much zero waste packaging as possible or pretty packaging that is also 100 per cent recyclable.

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Smoothies are ideal for increasing your daily fruit and vegetable intake, improving hydration and digestion, and pimping your standard protein shake. And now you can upgrade your reusable coffee cup and be prepared if your tastebuds crave something fruity at your local café because you are ready for both beverages with the Luxey Smoothie Cup. Stop by Commonfolk or Plover Wellbeing in Mornington to pick one up for yourself, or view Luxey Cup’s extensive range online at www.luxeycup.com. Try our staff members’ favourite go-to smoothies below or share your own and tag us @mornpenmag ANTIOXIDANT BLAST BY MOLLY Ingredients: 1 frozen banana ½ cup frozen mango ½ cup frozen mixed berries 1 tbsp acai powder Serving of protein powder (optional) Dash of almond milk (or milk of your choice) Blend all ingredients together and enjoy STICKY DATE BY KATE Ingredients: 2 dates 1 frozen banana 250ml almond milk (or milk of your choice) 40g scoop of salted caramel protein powder (optional) ¼ cup of natural cashews 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup A pinch of pink Himalayan salt Place all ingredients in the blender and press start. Tuck in!

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Back to business at The New Atrium The New Atrium is up and running after a week’s closure so now’s the time to book your next celebration.

Known for delivering exceptional event and dining options to Safety Beach residents and visitors alike, The New Atrium brings the best of family value and event sophistication to the table. Whether it’s a kids’ or engagement party, a wedding, business conference or a la carte gathering, The New Atrium has got you covered with delicious dining options and friendly staff who put you first.

There’s something for everyone at The New Atrium Function Centre, from mid-week half-price meals for the kids to $17 pasta and ‘parma’ on Thursdays, which are perfect for flavour-seeking patrons. Sit back and relax while the kids run around the indoor playground, or watch the palm trees swaying in the saltwater breeze from the undercover beer garden with family and friends.

If you’re searching for a place that provides fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana and schnitzels, and roasts of the day that melt in your mouth, you’ve found it. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday and for memorable event-making.

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Dandenong’s iconic Drum Theatre is gearing up for a huge season of entertainment in 2020. Whether you are looking for belly laughs, inspirational stories or a musical experience, there is something for everyone with 30 events, including productions by the Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, Melbourne Theatre Company and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. There are shows for families and children and popular Indigenous music favourites Archie Roach and Isaiah Firebrace.

The program kicks off with a great Australian drama, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, on March 6. Ray Lawler’s timeless tale is funny, poignant and as relevant today as it was when it was written in 1955. This play is selected for the 2020 VCE playlist.

Acclaimed Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith’s American Song (March 14) tackles the confronting and heartbreaking issue of gun violence. This Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre production was sold out two years ago. Don’t miss it.

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Moller puts a modern take on classical music. Enjoy a magical night with this icon of 21st century music-making (March 7). Laugh along with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (May 8), and separate shows by comedians Ross Noble (February 29) and Stephen K Amos (April 17).

The drama continues with Opera Australia’s eye-popping production of Carmen (July 17) and the Melbourne Theatre Company play SLAP. BANG. KISS. (June 5), or watch a children’s favourite book come to life in The 91-Storey Treehouse (June 17).

See the story of The Sapphires (October 17), hear Archie Roach share stories and songs from his new memoir in Tell Me Why (May 28), or join Australian singer and Eurovision performer Isaiah Firebrace for his new show and workshops with young Indigenous people (July 8).

Buy three or more shows in a subscription package and save. Under-30s pay only $18. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666 for more information.

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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.

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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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Cherie Ashana Davis, OrganiTea, 1/25 Progress St, Mornington Where does the OrganiTea story begin?

I began blending tea in my kitchen a decade ago, and what started out as a hobby has now grown into an international business. I moved from my kitchen to a converted garage out back, then into the factories. We now supply to retailers across Australia and send pallets of tea to the US and parts of Europe. We jumped from doing under 1000 units a month to tens of thousands a month and upscaled operations very quickly.

Tell us about the ethical and sustainable philosophy behind OrganiTea. We are focused on quality and have great relationships with our suppliers.

During 2019, we became ACO compliant and that coupled up with USDA and EU certification. We are very proud of that achievement because it shows how

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serious we are about our products and what we launch to market. We are also moving more into sustainable packaging and processes.

Your range of tea is extensive. Is there something for everyone?

Most definitely. I’ve spent a long time refining the blends and follow the lead of what customers enjoy. I have a recipe book with wonderful creations too. We don’t use sweeteners or flavours in any of the blends and I love showcasing the raw ingredients in their natural state.

What’s your blending process?

Everything is done by hand. I follow my recipe, weighing all ingredients, and this hypnotic ritual begins bringing it all together. My partner is a massive help.

He literally works magic in the blending section of our factory.

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Why develop a SpecialTEAs range?

The SpecialTEA range has evolved recently into a chai, artisan and café range. They are a little more complex and have a completely different feel to the functional teas even though they still have all the benefits.

And the kids’ range of tea?

Parents were asking me if tea was safe for kids to drink so I knew there was a call for it. The benefits of drinking herbal tea are documented and children seemed to be asking their parents for it.

What are some of the benefits your detox tea provides?

The detox blends are a supporting tonic and some benefits include assisting the body to flush toxins out and support the vital organs in replenishing.

And finally, is tea an anytime beverage that can be paired with food or does it need to be drunk solo for optimum enjoyment?

Tea, depending on what you choose, can be all of that and more. I personally love to drink my Earl Grey blend with a raw treat or a very naughty one sometimes. I drink herbal blends when taking a bath; digestive tea after a meal. Some of the artisan blends are like a dessert, and my favourite of all is using leftover chai to make a chai porridge, which is delicious.

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Pull up a chair at Table 55 Chefs Chris and David have combined decades of experience and their love of creating piquant meals to deliver an eclectic new menu at Seaford’s Table 55.

Their motto is to serve delicious food made from high-quality ingredients at affordable prices. Choose from an extensive variety of traditional and gourmet pizzas, or try their pasta and risotto dishes. The new menu also includes a variety of light sandwiches and a lunch and dinner section, appealing to any palate.

You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a selection of cakes, including a homemade tiramisu, or perhaps you may prefer a gourmet doughnut, a light mousse, or a variety of refreshing gelatos — or simply sip an aromatic coffee while enjoying the sea breeze in this coastal setting.

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Myrtaceae’s rosé impossible to fault Already renowned for exceptional pinot noir and chardonnay lines, Myrtaceae Winery’s Selwyns Fault Rosé is the perfect addition to a stellar selection of cool-climate wine offerings. Myrtaceae Winery owners John and Julie Trueman are happy to take the credit for crafting a magnificently dry yet fruit-infused rosé.

However, Myrtaceae’s Selwyns Fault Rosé is named after the Selwyn fault line, which runs north/south from Frankston to Rosebud and then travels inland through to Cape Schanck, Selwyn is also their son, Glyn’s, middle name and it is Glyn who should take the credit.

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As the highest winery on the Mornington Peninsula, Myrtaceae Winery produces limited editions of single-vineyard wines. Julie and John have just increased their garden plantings for your enjoyment while visiting Myrtaceae’s cellar door for a warm weather chilled rosé tipple too.

Take more home to pair with seafood or strawberries. Cheers to that.

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Who doesn’t like the allure of a Labour Day weekend spent sipping beautiful Mornington Peninsula pinot by the bay at Flinders Pier?

Peninsula Piers & Pinots returns to the Flinders foreshore on Sunday, March 8, from noon3pm courtesy of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association.

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Piers & Pinots Yacht Race, conducted by the Flinders Yacht Club, will also be held on the day.

Tickets cost $40 per person and each ticket includes a complimentary Riedel tasting glass, tasting notes and all wine tastings. Participating wineries this year are: Baillieu Vineyard, Dexter Wines, Dromana Estate, Elgee Park Wines, Handpicked Wines, Kyberd Hills, Mantons Creek, Montalto, Moorooduc Estate, Morning Sun Vineyard, Nazaaray Estate, Ocean Eight, Paringa Estate, Pt Leo Estate, Quealy Wines, Rahona Valley, Red Hill Estate, Tucks, Stonier, Willow Creek Vineyard, Yabby Lake Vineyard and Yal Yal Estate.

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With 2020 on the run and our gardens trying to keep up with the seasons continually ticking over, we thought you’d like to read about what trends are hitting the proverbial front lawn and how to keep your garden looking as good as your next door neighbours’.

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Let’s start with vertical gardening, which is not only great for those of us with less space but gives green thumbs the opportunity to sculpt and create feature walls that look fabulous. A popular trend in small yards and apartments, colourful wall-planters look beautiful while being easy to maintain. And speaking of colour, indigo plants continue to be incredibly popular too, with the hue being the most sought-after colour for planting.

Planting for wildlife in 2020 seems to be on the mind of enthusiastic gardeners as well. Lavender, lilac, oregano and clover bring in the bees and butterflies, which is exactly what the garden doctor ordered, while regenerative gardening aims to replenish the nutrients that are taken out of the soil through growing vegetables — another top trend. Composting not only reduces waste, it creates a probiotic for your soil so you can continue to grow top-notch produce — including mushrooms, which are said to improve digestion and boost the immune system.

If the ideas above don’t float your boat, then perhaps adding a water feature to your garden will. The addition of ponds, fountains and even waterfalls in your outside space not only look great but deliver big benefits as far as relaxation and invigoration goes while encouraging insects and birds to come for a visit.

Whether you choose to follow trends or go your own way, let’s make 2020 the year your garden reaches its potential. For yours and the environment’s sake.

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Keep up with homely trends this summer at OZ Design Furniture Mornington. The Rita storage cabinet is a coastal interior must-have! It is handcrafted to perfection, made from a mix of unique timber product and stunning rattan additions. Not only does the Rita brighten up your space, but it also adds ample space for storage and organisation. Pairing the Rita storage cabinet with decorator items and homewares will help add extra depth and detail to your home.

Shop now at OZ Design Furniture Mornington for the best in furniture and homewares.

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A Ticket to Design & Build Time to start your project for the new year The success of any project is based on listening and interpreting a client’s briefs. The process should always be enjoyable. The efficient use of design, space and materials are our priority.

We have more than 30 years’ experience in designing and construction and we offer innovative and diverse solutions for your next project, big or small. We source beautiful tiles and handcrafted homewares from around the world. We have stunning unique pieces arriving constantly. We use genuine materials in our products such as iron, brass and copper.

We can provide more than beautiful, unique tiles: • Reclaimed timber vanities with Blum fittings — locally made • Kitchen and bath tapware and accessories from Faucet Strommen — Australian made; 17 finishes • Limestone and resin baths and basins — silk matt finish

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• Kestel & Quill Design custom-made reclaimed timber tables, vanities, cellars, staircases, barn doors, architectural joinery • Unique pendant lighting made with genuine materials such as steel, brass and reclaimed timber, handcrafted mirrors and bathroom accessories Our friendly team of designers and an inhouse architect will help you with all your requirements. We are here to work closely with all customers to help achieve their dream homes. We have tiles that suit all budgets and architectural projects.

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Tricky trees no more Look up and you’ll find Nathan Walker tending to emergency call-outs for fallen trees, difficult situations and removing large trees.

Nathan and his five-man crew at Tree Walkers offer a full range of services, from consultations to pruning, stump removals and timber milling. Other services include long-term maintenance, service wire pruning, hedging, possum guard installations, transporting logs, mulch and firewood sales, onsite chipping, advice on diseases, and disease treatments.

With 22 years of experience in the tree industry, and as the director of Tree Walkers and the head climber, Nathan is proud to say that he is the best in the industry. This small family-owned and operated business has your best interests at heart.

Nathan services the whole southeastern region of Victoria, and his company provides a skilled service while respecting environmental concerns — with a qualified arborist on hand to provide reports if required. As a lover of trees and nature, Nathan makes sure your trees are in good hands with Tree Walkers.

For emergency call-outs or a free quote, phone 0404 709 595 or 9723 5787.

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Wanting to re-energise and brighten your home while minimising energy consumption?

The qualified decorating team at Peninsula Curtains & Blinds can provide you with all the information on specific product applications to maximize your savings without compromising style or functionality.

Not only will you have an equipped mobile showroom come to you, but also a beautiful variety of samples showcasing Peninsula Curtains & Blinds’ bright, vibrant colours ready for this year’s trends. Peninsula Curtains manufactures your window furnishings in their own

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Looking good at Peninsula Curtains & Blinds factory, so you could actually see your curtains being made. Not many other blind companies can offer that.

Orla Kiely is an acclaimed Irish designer renowned for her retro-inspired designs and 1970s styling. Her designs are able to suit any home because they are full of colour and playful patterns, in tones of mustard, olive, charcoal, misty grey, jade, powder blue, dark marine, tea rose and candy pink. Come see an Orla Kiely display and more of her fabrics in Peninsula Curtains & Blinds’ showroom.

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Think sustainable. Think Ovenu Mornington Peninsula. This clever cleaning outfit brings the best of ‘no nasty fumes’ appliance cleaning to your doorstep with a carbon remover approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association to boot.

Owners Nathan and Kim are proud to deliver an exclusive biodegradable and noncaustic product cleaning service that is entirely safe for family and pets. Using only sustainable products, the Ovenu technicians get the job done quickly and professionally

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Ovens, rangehoods, cooktops and barbecues come alive with a thorough green-focused Ovenu clean.

Oven door glass panels are also separated for a like-new non-toxic result.

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Perfect your outdoor area with DC+B’s shutters Outdoor shutters from Dollar Curtains + Blinds deliver privacy from neighbouring homes, provide shade from the sun and added protection from the wind and rain. They allow you to take full control of your home’s privacy, security, ventilation, light and views.

DC+B’s outdoor shutters provide stylish, affordable and practical solutions for patios, decks, balconies, verandahs and windows. They are ideal to use to create an extra room in an outdoor living area and are suitable for areas of any height or width.

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They can be fitted with a security locking system so you can fully secure your outdoor area. You can also match your outdoor shutters with DC+B’s indoor shutters to continue the coastal feel inside.

Contact DC+B’s Mornington or Moorabbin stores today for your free in-home measure and quote. Both stores are open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am4pm. If you’re building a new home, DC+B can also assist you with free quotes off house plans.

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Winter at Linen House heralds a new mood in purposeful living. Whether you’re embracing a quieter, more reflective mood to developing a deeper sense of slow-living with JOMO (joy of missing out) or giving in to the spontaneity of a road less travelled, this collection allows you to effortlessly prepare for splendid hibernation. Get ready for winter now.

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Now the holidays are done, time for the clean-up with MyHome Finding it tough to get back into the swing of things? Wondering how you’re going to get the house into shape after the silly season’s celebrations? Well, stop — the team from MyHome Cleaning has got you sorted.

MyHome is the go-to cleaning service that delivers complete cleaning peace of mind in an efficient and professional manner. They are experts at taking care of your home’s interior while you get back to taking care of business, and they pride themselves on providing a cleaning service that is second to none.

With almost 10 years of providing qualified staff with regulated tools and equipment that deliver a professional quality clean across the Mornington Peninsula, MyHome Cleaning Service makes your downtime just that. So why not start enjoying the weekend with family and friends instead of catching up on cleaning?

Just ask yourself these three questions:

Why overstress on housework if your life has become increasingly busy and it’s nearly impossible to find the time to clean?

Why not outsource to make time for more important things?

Why not get someone else to clean up your mess now the holidays are over?

Cleaning services have become a necessity and are no longer considered a luxury now, but how do you choose the right company? Are they qualified? How much experience do they have? Are they covered by insurance, and most importantly, are they trustworthy? MyHome Cleaning Service ticks all of the aforementioned boxes.

They arrive in a company car and uniform and their high standards and policies/procedures mean they offer great security and safety of your home too — not to mention great results with their unique Tri-Colour Cleaning Service.

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Bata puts the boot into waste Did you know that each year Australia produces more than 53.7 million tonnes of rubbish, of which 22 million tonnes goes to landfill. Australians produce about 2.1kg of waste per person each day, which is the second highest rate in the world. As a result, we’re generating more waste than we can get rid of in an environmentally correct way.

Enter Bata Australia. The company is taking steps to reduce Australia’s carbon footprint and reduce the amount of waste reaching landfill. It launched the PVC gumboot recycling program to make a conscious effort to reduce waste generation through reusing and recycling PVC content throughout its gumboot production process. It’s an initiative that brings consumers the classic gumboot that they love, all the while feeling good about wearing it too at no extra cost. These new Bata PVC gumboots, which are Australian-made using 50 per cent recycled PVC and come only in classic black because of the production process, are 100 per cent recyclable. And these gumboots retain the same quality, durability and comfort that Bata Australia has delivered for the past 45 years. It’s Bata’s investment in our planet and future generations, which is to be applauded.

To increase its reach, Bata has also set up a recycling program that makes it easier for consumers to join the benefits of recycling their gumboots and encourage others to do the same. It’s the ideal way to dispose of your old gumboots correctly for reuse, just by dropping them in a collection bin.

Bata is focused on reusing, recycling and remaking.

Bata Australia has been manufacturing in Australia since 1961, and these days its Mornington production facility produces more than 400,000 pairs of PVC gumboots annually. This consumes approximately 900 tonnes of PVC compound. Bata’s goal is to have no worn or used PVC gumboots being disposed of in landfill and to help customers responsibly dispose of their used boots. And that’s why the PVC gumboot recycling program is so essential. Individuals and companies are now able to contribute to the health of our environment. Because recycling PVC is quite easy, several businesses across Australia and New Zealand are already participating, and Bata is working to set up more easy-to-use recycling disposal bins nationwide in collaboration with its current distributors.

It’s also cheaper to recycle PVC than disposing of it as regular waste. In fact, recycling PVC instead of placing it in regular waste bins can actually lead to positive environmental outcomes and reduce the cost of waste management.

If you’d like to help Bata create a more sustainable future by recycling your old PVC gumboots, you can post them to Attn: Recycling Program, Bata Company of Australia, 1158 Nepean Highway, Mornington 3931, or just pop in if you’re in the area.

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