SOMERVILLE 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,

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.

KATE SEARS

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 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. 1800 BUGGIES A: 2/30 Simcock St, Somerville T: 1800 243 443 W: www.1800buggies.com.au FB: 1800BUGGIES INSTA: 1800buggies

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. 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.

Cptn Jack’s 1 Lumeah Road, Somerville, (03) 5977 4939 cptnjacks.com.au @cptn.jacks