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Movember’s hair, so let’s get growing Grow a moustache this November and be part of the Movember movement on the Peninsula. Sam from the Barber Shop & Co, pictured, is hosting a fundraising event at Mount Eliza’s Canadian Bay Hotel on Sunday, December 1, with all proceeds going to the Movember Foundation Australia, which raises awareness of men’s health.

There will be live music, live and silent auctions and door prizes plus plenty of conversation and laughter while raising money to help tackle prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

Every cent raised will go to this awesome cause to help keep our Peninsula men healthy and happy, so mark it in your digital diaries now. That includes you too, ladies!

This event is incorporated with Sam’s men’s health evenings, which are held on the first Tuesday of every month for guys to get together to talk and listen.

Looks like men’s health has hit the agenda on the Peninsula. Call Sam on 0418 901 633 to find out more.

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A focus on developing students’ inquiry, problem solving and communication skills from Early Childhood sets Woodleigh students up for success as lifelong learners.

Learning at Woodleigh At the heart of a Woodleigh education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school.

We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school.

We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.

The learning model in use from ECC to Year 12 at Woodleigh School is based on the belief that all students can learn, but will do so at their own pace and in their own way. The school is committed to supporting all students to find success in their learning through a personalised approach that places an emphasis on

the following five elements: 1. Real-World Learning The active involvement of students in authentic learning experiences that build deep understanding through the process of investigation and inquiry.

2. Formative Feedback and Reflection The continuous use of assessment to monitor and inform what each student knows, feels, understands and can do at different stages of their learning.

3. Capabilities for Living and Learning The development of values, skills and dispositions needed to thrive at and beyond school.

4. Student Agency, Coaching and Mentoring The development of a capacity to independently take initiative and self-regulate behaviour for academic learning, personal growth and social development.

5. Wellbeing and Engagement The nurturing of wellbeing by building resilience, self-efficacy and the personal capacity to engage with the real world

and its challenges with confidence.

Woodleigh School’s teaching and learning programs are widely regarded as at the leading edge of educational thinking. Most important however are the consistent findings that our methods are highly successful in achieving the outcomes all contemporary educationalists strive to achieve: a strong academic foundation, and the development of lifelong learning skills which prepare students well for their futures.

As the educational sector struggles to find the best way to evolve to meet the rapidly changing learning needs of our students, it is good to know that the Woodleigh model of studentcentred, experience-driven schooling is increasingly referred to as a reference point for others.

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ARIA nomination sets the tone for homegrown filmmaker Now this is a story to get your down by the beach teeth into. Young man from McCrae meets female busker from Frankston because of someone else’s stuff-up. Music video is produced after a single that reaches No.1 in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Germany and Sweden, among others, is released by a girl with a funked-up melodic vocal rip. An ARIA nomination for Best Music Video is announced via Instagram and director/editor Liam Kelly is freaking out at midnight in his home studio. Now let’s fill in the gaps.

I’m chatting with 21-year-old Liam while he’s in Red Hill scouting out a location for his next music video.

The phone dips in and out like it always does and the crackling hums like an earworm that just doesn’t want to give in. But one thing is clear: this Mornington Peninsula creative is making his dream happen by hard work and forming like-minded connections along the way. As they say, it’s not what you know but who you know. Maybe so, but there’s no way you get the gigs if the product ain’t top dollar.

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Liam explains: “I’ve been playing guitar for years and initially wanted a music career. Then I was going to study audio engineering or maybe do a film degree. I was just obsessed with making videos and short films during the last couple of years of my schooling at Padua College.

I met the founder of the Peninsula Film Festival, Steve Bastoni, through the Victorian Government-run FReeZA program and got a job as his personal assistant on one of his short films, then met my mate, cinematographer Anthony Littlechild, and other film and video makers. I also won the Emerging Filmmaker Award at the Peninsula Film Festival for my short film Drawn. I’ve been working full-time as a freelance director and editor for the last three years.”

And how did he get the Tones and I gig? He continues: “I didn’t know Tones before doing her video, which happened by chance. It was just a coincidence that she came from the Mornington Peninsula. I was doing some work for the production company Visible Studios when the job landed on the table. Another production company had pulled out at the last minute, Tones and I’s single Dance Monkey had already been released and the video had to be produced fast, so that’s what my co-director Nick Kozakis and I did. Shooting happened in a day and the weather was against us. The best thing about being on the set was how funny Tones was. She just wanted to have fun playing a crazy character and made it clear that guys always get to have fun in videos while girls are often seen as more serious and ‘sexy’, and she wanted to change that. She was wearing prosthetics to make her look like an old man and everyone is having

a great time on the Eynesbury Golf Course, which is past Hoppers Crossing. It worked.”

Yes, it did. The ARIAs will be broadcast on the Nine Network on November 22, which is when Liam and Nick will find out if Dance Monkey wins Best Music Video.

Until then, this young man who grew up between the Middle East and Australia to land in Boronia and then McCrae will continue to direct and edit his young heart out. He frequently collaborates with three production companies covering everything from corporate videos and social media advertising to TV advertising/shows and music videos. He’s thinking big.

He chuckles: “Being nominated for an ARIA music award gives us some credence. At least my family, including my four younger brothers, and my friends actually think I’m doing something now.”

Keep on keeping on, Liam. And Tones too. From the Mornington Peninsula out into the world, we rock.

LIZ ROGERS Pictured: Above left to right, In full old man make-up, Tones and I hugs Dance Monkey co-stars Antonios Baxevanidis and Ian Carpenter as cinematographer Carl Allison takes a turn behind the camera; Dance Monkey co-directors Nick Kozakis and Liam Kelly review a playback of the clip, which has been nominated for a Best Music Video ARIA; Facing page, Liam Kelly keeps pace with Tones and I during shooting for Dance Monkey.

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Rebel with a cause steps up to fight the fire “I don’t know why we bother.

We should let you all burn!”

Basil Fawlty is fuming at his hotel guests in an episode of Fawlty Towers as they refuse to take his fire drill seriously. And after some extraordinary attacks by Rightwing commentators and Federal Government ministers on the Australians who are pleading for climate action, you could almost imagine the same sentiment being voiced by a member of Extinction Rebellion.

Lara Williamson is a 21-year-old Rebel, as XR members are known, and there’s just no way she’s prepared to let us all burn. In her final year of a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) at Deakin University, the student, volunteer, retail worker and activist says the cost of doing nothing is just too great.

“Think of your present and future children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews,” she says. “In 10 years’ time, could you look them in the eye and honestly say to them you did everything you could to prevent the worst of climate change? In the words of Greta Thunberg: ‘If standing up against climate and ecological breakdown and for humanity is

Lara Williamson flies the flag for climate action at an Extinction Rebellion protest in the city. against the rules, then the rules must be broken.’”

Lara became aware of XR through its activism in London, where the movement

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was born, and attended an introduction talk titled Heading for Extinction and What to Do About It in Mornington earlier this year. “I instantly knew I wanted to be a Rebel. I was frustrated, confused, confronted, but optimistic, and I knew that XR was the perfect opportunity to turn those emotions into action. I volunteered to reach out to all those who attended and from there worked with a handful of existing Rebels to establish the Mornington Peninsula group. Our group is ever-expanding by the day, but we have a constant group of around 20 or so with around 10 of us heavily involved and 140 followers on our Facebook page. From early 20s to 60s, our members range from engineers to musicians to celebrants and teachers. We all bring different skillsets due to our diverse backgrounds, and we contribute what we can.”

Lara’s first XR protest was during the Spring Rebellion action in Melbourne last month, during which she was arrested. But she says the experience

was “overwhelmingly positive” and the public reaction was very supportive. And while it has taken her family longer to accept her decision to join XR, her friends, workmates and boyfriend are right behind her. “I would obviously love the support of everyone, but I know that is not realistic and I would rather focus my energy on working with those who are with us, not against us. We only need 3.5 per cent of the population mobilised to cause major social change — the climate emergency is not going to wait for us to convince everyone.

“This is not about politics, this is about humanity. We are all in this together.”

The Peninsula group meets weekly and new members are always welcome — check out the Facebook page @ XRMornPen or contact the group through www.ausrebellion.earth/ localgroups — and you can read our full interview with Lara at www. morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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OUR COVER

Left: We chat to Sam Scott on page 42 - photo Bronwyn Kidd Top row: Master Builders’ of the Year awards won by local properties see pages 142-145; Painting of Mother’s Beach

by Pete Pascoe see page 43.

Bottom row: We look for the Best Pizza’s on the Peninsula - see pages 125-127; Christmas is Coming, special feature on pages 70-77, pictured Old Vine Candles.

News & Interviews 3-58 Socials 16, 35, 36, 52-53, 58, 92,97,112, 151 H International Mens Day 59-61 62-69 H Spotlight on Rosebud 70-77 H Christmas is Coming 78-79 H Barefoot Bowls Arts, Events & What’s On 80-95 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 96-115 The Business 116-121 Food & Wine, Markets 122-139 The Best Pizza’s around 125-127 H Property Home Decor 140-164 PUBLISHER, EDITOR Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR Geoff Scott geoff@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Belinda Timmerman 0419 135 900 bella@mpmag.com.au Anna Georgiou 0401 598 613 anna@mpmag.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Kate Sears, Drew Cooper, Tom Portet, Stephanie Johnson, Maurie Hutchinson, Nerida Langcake SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Tanya Fry

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Charlotte walks taller after winning Gold Award Year 12 student Charlotte Field is the toast of Peninsula Grammar after winning the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Charlotte was presented with the award recently at a ceremony in Sydney attended by the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward. She dedicated more than three years to complete her Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

“Receiving my Gold Award in Sydney was surreal,” Charlotte said. “His Royal Highness, the Earl of Wessex, said that we could all walk a few inches taller after the awards as it was an incredible feat to have undertaken and we should all be so proud.”

Charlotte’s five components for the Gold Award included obtaining a skill, doing voluntary work, participating in a physical activity, going on a camp and completing a residential journey.

“For my skill I learnt yin-yoga; for my physical I trained and completed the 2018 Melbourne Marathon; my camp was at Phillip Island; I volunteered with St John Ambulance; and my residential journey was my French exchange trip,” she said.

“What really motivated me to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards was the great advantages it provides to prepare you for life after school. One of my proudest achievements was being offered a university place on the back of this award.”

Charlotte said completing the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards provided her with a massive confidence boost. “I realised that I could do anything I wanted. All I had to do was have a go.”

Peninsula Grammar prepares students for life. For more information, visit www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au or call the registrar on 9788 7702.

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The race is on for Mount Eliza homeboy Tom Wilkinson is sleepy. He’s just woken up on the other side of the world in Kensington, where he’s about to head out on to the streets with his iPhone and start ‘snapping’. He’s currently studying business management in Denmark and is on a three-day hiatus. Lucky him. This ex-professional footy player and keen traveller from Mount Eliza is looking forward to seeing what London has to deliver. If you think you’ve seen his face before, you have. He’s currently gracing our screens with his mate, Tyler Roos, in Channel 10’s The Amazing Race Australia 2019, which premiered on October 28, and the heat is on for this former Peninsula Grammar student.

Tom explains: “I met Tyler when I was 17 through playing footy with the Sandringham Dragons. He called me up one day and said he’d put my name down for a travel show. I had no idea!

My whole life has been about footy. I’d left Peninsula Grammar on a scholarship to board at Melbourne Grammar to follow that dream. I finally got drafted to North Melbourne but in my second game I injured my ankle and was sidelined for four months.

During that time off I decided I would explore other avenues while I recovered. It all happened pretty fast and the process of casting was strenuous but it was well worth it. I’ve always loved travelling, and even though there was a camera behind our backs while we were visiting all these amazing places, we took the time to get the most out of each experience.”

This 23-year-old is all about giving it a go and he’s keen to see where the future takes him. He’ll be back on the Peninsula for his mum’s birthday in December and of course Christmas. He continues: “I loved growing up in Mount Eliza and have very fond memories. It’s the hidden gem of the Peninsula. My mum Danielle and my brother Max are still there and I’ve got loads of friends I visit regularly. We’d spend pretty much every weekend surfing down at Rye and having fun. Tyler is a great travel companion, and because we’ve both played football we believed we had an edge. You’ve got to have a certain temperament to play footy. You get angry. You forget about it. You move on. That kind of attitude helped us while travelling from continent to continent. We are both pretty competitive and understand that you’ve got to keep going.”

Which I’m certain this young man will do, whether it’s on the footy field, the television, an airplane or in the world of business.

Tune in to The Amazing Race Australia, which airs on Ten on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30pm, to follow his journey.

LIZ ROGERS Tom Wilkinson, left, with his Amazing Race Australia teammate Tyler Roos.

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Hands up if you want to help

Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism, with the support of Visit Victoria, has announced the launch of an innovative new program called Hands Up Mornington Peninsula — a State Government-funded project that has been developed to help better service the Peninsula region and its visitors.

Members of the Hands Up MP community will now be able to access tailored volunteering opportunities within the event space while providing business operators with access to a confident, reliable network of volunteers. Volunteers can sign up online and nominate their specialisations, knowledge and interests, and the Hands Up platform uses this information to match the right people with the most appropriate volunteering opportunities.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board chairman Tracey Cooper said: “Hands Up Mornington Peninsula is an exciting new program which will help to create more confident, knowledgeable volunteers within our community by providing them with the opportunity to strengthen their skillset through community and business engagement. The operators will then be able to access reliable volunteering staff suited to their events which together will help service our visitors and region at a higher level.”

Community members wanting to enter, refresh or further develop their expertise within the volunteer space will be given the opportunity to undertake certified nonaccredited training. Certified training is due to be available in early 2020.

Register online today at handsupMP.com.au, and for more information email info@handsup.com.au or phone 5950 1054.

Helping hands: The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron was the venue for the October 9 launch of Hands Up Mornington Peninsula, an initiative that allows Peninsula businesses to connect with local volunteers. Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board chairwoman Tracey Cooper and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor David Gill were among those present. Photos by

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PICTURED above: Visit Victoria’s Paul Matthews, Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board chairman Tracey Cooper, Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor David Gill and the State Government’s Justin Burney at the launch of Hands Up Mornington Peninsula.

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May your life be full of colour Artist Anna Blatman has an excited and grateful attitude towards life. Anna is a fireball of enthusiasm when she talks about the experiences she has with the bold and bright colours she plasters on canvas. With her new collection, it’s easy to feel the inspiration and connection she has with Australia’s flora and fauna. It portrays her profound appreciation of natural beauty.

An unexpected sale of a painting at an exhibition in Melbourne was the start of Anna’s road to success. The sale of the painting left her shocked, yet pleased and excited — she never looked back. From here she took on painting full-time.

Back in 2018 she was approached by Koh Living.

The company with a shopfront in Mornington was ever so keen to work with her to create a new line of sustainable products. This opportunity was an exciting new challenge.

Working closely with Koh’s directors Tui Cordemans and Nyree Hibberd was a thrill.

Anna was impressed at the level of support and

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respect they showed her and her work.

“It also makes me very happy that part of the proceeds from each sale will go towards The Smith Family to help disadvantaged Australian children through education,” said Anna. “Children’s charities are very special to me and I´m always read to give support when needed.”

With no formal training, Anna embraces impressionism and vintage colours. By expressing her inner soul on the canvas, her style is uniquely her own. Anna has a desire to see people revel and blossom in her artwork — just the way she

does. She speaks of the therapeutic benefits that her work can have for people who suffer from depression or other forms of mental and emotional illness.

“Colour makes people feel happy,” said Anna. “I would like to know that people can lose themselves in my art and be in a good place just as I am. I get a great sense of purpose knowing that someone is feeling happy because of a painting I did.”

The joy Anna experiences from living and life in general virtually leaps off the products at Koh Living.

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Indigenous dwellings built for seasonal living Do you know what a willum is? It’s an Indigenous dwelling where Aboriginal people came together to eat, sleep and converse. In the past, community groups would travel with the seasons, settling near water in spring and summer while moving inland during autumn and winter. When they reached their destination and required shelter, they built willums in which they would stay for up to three months at a time.

A basic willum included a lounge room, bedroom and an outdoor kitchen with an in-ground open fire constructed from rocks behind a curved wall. There were no roofs on the kitchen in case of fire.

Indigenous educator Lionel Lauch, pictured, of Living Culture, explains: “There was a tunnel between the lounge room and bedroom inside the willum. People slept on possum skins and we believe there would have been some form of mats on the dirt floor in the lounge room.

We’ve ascertained from old settler writings that some willums were very big, and there’s been a recording of one that slept up to 50 people in Victoria. When the community moved on as the seasons changed, the willum stayed. No one ever resettled in them. It was understood that the person who built the willum stayed in the willum — an unspoken law.”

Lionel and his son Jarrah have been building a willum over the past two months as part of the terrific Cross-Cultural Exchange Program at McCrae Homestead, and it’s finally finished. Lionel continues: “It’s been tricky to construct the willum at McCrae Homestead because much of the knowledge has been forgotten. We’ve been working hard and have finally finished it, which is exciting because now we’ve built one we can build more and pass on the knowledge to others.

We’ve used the young, green saplings from the black wattle tree for the frame because they are flexible. We dug 10 holes and secured the saplings in them and then bent them to meet in the middle where they were tied. Then we built a rock wall up to a metre high around the base. Traditionally there was mud on the inside of the walls, but because of safety reasons we decided to use cement. Eucalypt (messmate), melaleuca bark and common reed were used for the roof on the outside and then mud was placed over the top. It’s taken a lot of time but we are very happy with the result.”

If you’d like to understand more about our First Nations people and how they lived, get along to McCrae Homestead to view a traditional Indigenous dwelling built by Indigenous people who are bringing their fascinating culture to light.

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Rob Licciardo, of Licciardos Railway Bar and Grill fame, has landed back on the Mornington Peninsula after participating in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Series on August 31 in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he’s thrilled with the results.

We spoke with him after he returned to find out a bit about the trip. With more than 20 years of triathlon experience behind him, this much-loved Mount Eliza chef/restaurateur has always had extra energy to spare and doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Rob explains: “I’ve always been very active.

I’ve participated in four world titles and came sixth in my age group — 60-64 — in the Gold Coast Triathlon Series. I’ve also participated in multiple state triathlon titles. Lausanne was a strength course. The weather was amazing, the Alps were beautiful and we rode around Lake Geneva. It was a great event. I’m pretty

pleased with coming in 20th out of 120 participants in my age group.”

For those of you who know nothing about triathlon, it’s basically an activity that combines swimming, cycling and running in the one event. Athletes in the Olympics swim 1500m, ride 40km and run 10km.

Rob took part in a 750m swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run. Rob also went to London and worked with restaurateur David Moore in his restaurant Pied à Terre in London’s West End for a day and visited friends in Cornwall.

He concludes: “Restaurant life is incredibly busy and keeps you on your toes. It’s an endurance test in itself. I run nearly every day and cycle three days a week. My triathlon coach Steve Foster and conditioning trainer Ron Smith have been fantastic.

I just love to move and representing my country is a bonus.”

Cheers to that, Rob. Congratulations!

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Perfect gift for every foodie Here is a taste tester of our 2020 edition Eat Drink Mornington Peninsula 2020 is out now and available across the Mornington Peninsula, Greater City of Frankston and throughout Melbourne.

This is the 2nd edition of our annual book and showcases the Mornington Peninsula’s finest dining, produce, wineries, breweries, distilleries and farm gates.

It’s the go-to coffee table book for foodies. Get yours at newsagents and bookstores from Ivanhoe to Crib Point.

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Chris plays major role in Michelle Payne movie By now we’re sure many of you will have seen Ride Like A Girl, the Australian-made movie based on the life of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. However, you might not be aware it has a strong Peninsula connection in the form of Funky Farm owner Chris Symons.

Chris, a jockey himself who is also Channel 7’s race day host, is good friends with Michelle and had been helping with her management. After Michelle won the 2015 Cup on outside chance Prince of Penzance, Chris stepped back to let professional managers take charge. By Oaks Day, she called in some friendly guidance once again to assist her in choosing the agency that would have her best interests at heart.

From here a variety of endorsements came, as well as a book deal and a film offer with producer Richard Keddie and director Rachel Griffiths. Shortly afterwards, Richard approached Chris for his assistance on the movie after hearing about his talent working with animals — especially horses — and the jockey cam he’d developed for Seven to use in its racing coverage.

“We had a chat six months after Michelle won,” Chris said. “I didn’t think much of it until a year later when Richard rang and said: ‘It’s game on!’ I sat down again with Richard and Rachel and we built it from there. It was my first time working on a movie; it was very exciting.”

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Chris’s role as adviser included making sure all parts and scripts were accurate reflections of the industry — especially the horse terminology — as well as managing

the 37 horses used in the making of the film. “We only bought one horse, called Lord Oberon. He was one of four horses used for Prince of Penzance. He’s remained with me and is now known as Kevin from Seven. He joins me for my interviews on Channel 7 for race days.”

Chris’s support team included his wife, Sam, and friend Peter Patterson. They were kept busy operating cameras, managing the horses and ensuring the welfare of all the animals on the set, recreating races, choreographing, organising safety staff and stunt co-ordinators, training actors to behave like jockeys, co-ordinating colours, sourcing locations, and ultimately working with every department. Together they trained 36 horses to work with people. Chris tells us that he couldn’t have achieved it all without the help of his amazing team — especially Peter, who taught Teresa Palmer, the actor who plays Michelle, how to ride like a jockey.

“We made sure there was a vet on site at all times. All of our horses got checked prior to becoming part of the production. Their pre-production and post-production careers were important to us. We re-homed them with care or gave them back to their owners, of course.”

Chris has the upmost respect for horses. They are remarkable workers and amazing animals. They had to trust Chris and he had to trust them — especially when he had to hang off the side of them to get a good action shot — and Chris said he built an amazing relationship with Prince Oberon.

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From Peninsula summers to Summer Bay Philippa Northeast has fond memories of visiting the Mornington Peninsula and her aunt Felicity, who owns the award-winning Felicity Northeast Millinery. You could say the summers spent at the beach mucking around with her cousins set her up for her former role on Home and Away.

Kate Sears speaks to her about her journey to and from the fictitious Summer Bay. How and when did you get into acting?

I was lucky enough to have a Steiner education, so growing up there was always a strong emphasis on creativity. My fondest memory was playing Peter Pan, the boy who never wanted to grow up, but I never really entertained the thought that you could sustain a career from acting. However, I became curious and blindly Googled acting agents in Melbourne. My search result returned Catherine Poulton Management and without any professional experience, training or headshots, I wrote an unsolicited email introducing myself. Catherine invited me to perform a monologue in their office, and from that day she’s remained my Australian agent. The following year I enrolled at Melbourne University but after a term I was lucky enough to land Home and Away.

Could you tell our readers about your time on Home and Away?

The job came after my first ever call-back audition and I remember just feeling so thrilled that I’d get free nuts on the plane to Sydney. In no world was I expecting a professional gig. I didn’t know what a camera ‘mark’ was and a ‘boom’ was just a word for an unexpected loud noise.

However, Home and Away took a chance on me, and with so much kindness the crew and cast taught me what I needed to know. I feel like I went through an apprenticeship from 2013-2016. It was an incredible place to work and learn. I’ll always be grateful for the love and care that I felt over that time. The cast and crew remain some of my best friends and hold some of my fondest memories.

What was the highlight of filming Standing Up For Sunny with Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte?

This was a special time for me as it was my debut in film and a story I felt so strongly for. Steven Vidler, the writer and director, had created a romantic comedy about young adults who were trying to live a meaningful existence whilst facing their own individual challenges.

My character, Sunny, explored mental disability through her battles with bulimia whereas RJ’s character, Travis, showed a character with cerebral palsy, which RJ has in real life. The film advocates for more inclusivity for disabilities through a heart-warming love story that sends the message that we are all humans, no matter the battles we are facing. I’m very proud to be a part of this story.

What do you love about acting?

I love exploring different stories, histories, mentalities and having the opportunity to bring them to life through collaborating with other creatives. I find it incredibly fun and believe art to be a necessity in a world that’s currently quite trying both environmentally and politically.

What’s your five-year goal?

I live with my partner on a farm in rural NSW, so when we are not acting we are investigating how we can sequester more carbon and rehabilitate the landscape. In five years’ time I’d like to see our world temperature go down and be actively aiding in that pursuit whilst balancing an acting career.

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Pros and cons regardless of origin SPONSORED EDITORIAL

Lab-grown diamonds mimic the optical and chemical characteristics of a real diamond, yet their creation couldn’t be more different.

Natural mined diamonds formed deep within the Earth’s crust up to three billion years ago, which is certainly a far cry from the massproduced diamond made in the lab in a matter of weeks.

As Leonardo DiCaprio showed in Blood Diamond, mined diamonds certainly come with a chequered past. There is no question over the origin of a lab diamond, and for some people that is half the appeal.

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As with any diamond, there are the good, the bad and the ugly, and price ultimately depends on quality.

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In Conversation Fabulous chats with Peninsula people

From butler to Destination CEO

BY LIZ ROGERS So what’s your definition of a butler?

To me it’s all about assisting guests and making their experience more enjoyable. I was 21 when I started at The Regent, Sydney’s great five-star hotel then. I was responsible for the Premium Floor and assisted guests in the 18 rooms. I greeted guests on arrival, served champagne, unpacked luggage, assisted with restaurant reservations and any shopping or tour requirements.

Requests were frequently unpredictable. The butler was a personnel concierge and was often rewarded handsomely. I was born in Perth and was always attracted to a hospitality and a sailing lifestyle. Sydney was the obvious destination.

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Where have your butler beginnings taken you physically and figuratively?

Literally all over the place. My butler role progressed into more of a food and beverage one, and I then moved to the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas as catering and conventions manager. The connections and relationships I made along the way have shaped my future. What is really important are the strong bonds that you create.

How has it helped you with your business, Destination?

When I was at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas I began organising off-site experiential dinners for the conference and incentive market and was given free rein to do so.

We had to be innovative to continue to impress as we had repeat business. We did amazing dinners in cane fields, burning the cane and at marinas on the back of yachts. I also made connections with many incentive and event firms. It was then the mid ‘90s when I partnered with Peninsula resident to start Destination.

We managed some 30 events per annum then and now Destination has more than 240 international and domestic events annually. I believe in investing in staff and creating a positive culture is paramount. Many staff members have been with me for 10 years plus, and 10 out of 50 are from the Peninsula. Many clients have been with us from inception also, most for 21 years. At

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Your headquarters are in Mount Waverley but you live in Mount Eliza.

Yes, I do and I love it. It’s a great place to bring up the family. We all enjoy the hospitality and the benefits of being close to the water anywhere on the Peninsula.

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At Destination, we are very passionate about customer service. Each team member has a plaque on their desk that reads ‘Omotenashi’, a Japanese word that represents the act of providing detailed service by putting customers first — essentially hospitality but with a much greater meaning. The difference between Japanese and Western service is that Japanese perform additional service without an expectation of anything added in return.

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Mornington Freemasons helping the Community On October 2, 2019, members of The Mornington Lodge 160 presented a cheque for $500, along with an additional donation of $750 from the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, to Mornington Community Information and Support Centre, to assist the community meals program which is run from the Masonic Centre in Barkly St. The program provides a free three-course meal at the Mornington Masonic Centre every Monday night to anyone who attends. Guests are served by a dedicated group of volunteers.

In 2018-19, the program served meals to 1025 guests approximately 21 guests per week.

The Mornington Lodge has been supporting the meals program over the last three years and is part of the ongoing assistance it provides to worthy charities in the Mornington area.

Donations from The Mornington Lodge, supported by the Freemasons Foundation, have assisted numerous organisations and charities throughout the Mornington district with donations totaling $250,000 over the past 10 years.

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Keeping track of litter RMIT and Melbourne Water have devised a fantastic initiative to track litter that enters our waterways. Litter Tracker involves dropping plastic bottles fitted with GPS trackers near key catchment areas to follow their journey and study their impact.

Frankston High School students assisted at the launch last month by dropping five bottles into Kananook Creek and will follow the bottles’ journeys on an online map. Also at the launch were Frankston Council environmental officers as well as representatives from Frankston and Seaford Beach Patrols, Kananook Creek Association and Port Phillip Eco Centre.

“Ninety-five per cent of litter transported through stormwater drains into rivers ultimately ends up on beaches in Port Phillip Bay,” said RMIT aquatic scientist Dr Kavitha Chinathamby. “Litter Trackers enables us to see exactly where it goes and how it gets there as well as educating the community so that they can take responsibility of their local creek and be proud of their waterway.”

To follow the bottles as they travel through our waterways, visit www.rmit.edu.au/littertrackers

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Smooth sailing at opening: A spectacular sailpast by the Martha Cove Yacht Squadron at Safety Beach was a colourful highlight of the squadron’s inaugural opening day celebration on Saturday, October 5. Led by the Coast Guard, the MCYS fleet carrying the Vice-Commodore proceeded to sail past the end of the ‘M’ arm to salute the official party. Squadron members and their families gathered at the newly opened Martha’s Table for drinks and nibbles and enjoyed the ceremonies from 10am-3pm, including an Acknowledgement to Country and the Blessing of the Fleet. Photos by Lisa Walton Issue 96, NOVEMBER 2019

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Michelle-Ann and Mornington a perfect fit SPONSORED EDITORIAL

Fifty-two years ago, Lois Mitchell opened Michelle-Ann Bras and Swimwear to provide ladies with a luxurious range of bras and swimwear in all shapes and sizes. Lois remains very involved in the business with her daughter Michelle-Ann, who has been managing the store for the past 35 years. Store manager Helen McMillan has been leading the team for 26 years, Wendy Lane has been with the team for 15 years and Sandy Evans for 10 years, and bra-fitting guru Betty Gilbee is still a very popular staff member.

Seafolly is one of the many swimwear brands in stock. Its style, fit and shape accommodate all ladies, making them feel confident and comfortable and stylish. Other brands include Jantzen, Sunseeker, Togs, Jets, Baku and Miraclesuit. Specialty fit swimwear for larger cup sizes up to J include imported brands such

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Michelle-Ann’s famous Berlei and Triumph bra sale is still running, so spoil yourself and enjoy a personal bra fitting to experience a whole new world of comfort, support and confidence.

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Adam builds a career from tradie to teacher After chasing builders and clients for unpaid invoices, Adam Laxton, pictured, had had enough. Having worked as a qualified carpenter for 15 years and run his own business, Adam decided to explore TAFE teaching.

“I loved the trade but was fed up with chasing money and working the long hours,” Adam said. “A friend of mine said I should look into TAFE teaching. I’d trained my own apprentices but never seriously thought about teaching. I had an opportunity to have a go at teaching a few classes and really liked it.”

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TAFE teaching — he then landed a full-time teaching role. Over 15 years at Chisholm, Adam’s career in education has progressed from teacher to program co-ordinator and he’s now manager for building and construction. “Becoming a TAFE teacher offered me flexibility and the satisfaction of training and mentoring these upcoming tradesmen and women.”

Adam’s journey is not so different to other tradies turned teachers, some choosing to change careers after suffering ongoing injuries or wanting to free up time with their families. “It is a requirement that our teachers keep their skills up to date so some teachers still run their trades business on the weekends or after hours,” he said. “It’s more than just a job; it’s a career.”

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If you are a tradie considering life after the tools, Chisholm is holding a Tradie to Teacher career information evening at the Chisholm Frankston campus on Wednesday, 13 November 13, from 6-7.30pm.

Find out about the requirements for TAFE teaching, salary expectations, overseas opportunities and career progression, and tour the new Frankston trades facilities.

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These dogs have story time down pat Story Dogs is a fantastic charity running a literacy program in primary schools Australia-wide for free. Each week, welltrained dogs and their volunteer owners help students with reading in a one-onone setting. Story Dogs Australia has 509 volunteers helping more than 2500 children each week.

When a child reads to a dog in a non-judgemental setting, the child’s focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic. It helps children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog. The outcomes are amazing!

The Story Dogs program was introduced to the Mornington Peninsula about three years ago and has been embraced by primary schools from

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Frankston to Sorrento. The success of the program has seen it grow rapidly from two volunteers to 26 volunteer/dog teams in 17 primary schools Story Dogs is very excited to introduce four new volunteers who have just started taking part in the program with their beautiful dogs. The volunteers say the rewards are endless and the dogs just love the attention; when they are helped into their special vests by their owners they get visibly excited knowing they are going to school to get lots of pats and attention.

The charity receives no government assistance, and the dogs are sponsored by Peninsula businesses and organisations. This gives the charity a wonderful community feel — a team effort to help our children.

If you have a calm and friendly dog and would like to volunteer, Story Dogs would love to hear from you. Check out the website www.storydogs.org.au to find out how you and your dog can get involved.

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Year 9 students have a want for risk and adventure. They are motivated by the ability to personalise their learning, following their interests and passions and working together to solve problems. At the same time, Year 9 students typically find long-term planning and delayed gratification more challenging, mostly due to changes taking place in their frontal lobes during adolescence. The Year 9 program at Balcombe Grammar School is a response to those challenges. The school has identified Investment, Activity and Challenge as the key dimensions for learning at this level. Â

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Knowledge of Year 9 learners has led to a program that prioritises the following: The need to be authentic and to have context.

Opportunities to master skills and knowledge and demonstrate that learning, rather than to simply be tested and then move on to the next topic.

The ability to personalise student learning and to allow students to pursue interests.

Sufficient time for each task to be meaningful but allowing a timeframe to keep learning focused.

The program has been designed to allow regular excursions without interruptions to the core academic program. Excursions and activities will see students

learning in a variety of settings.

Students bring back their broad experiences into the classroom as they develop deep understandings and skills in their units of work.

The Year 9 program at Balcombe Grammar School balances core curriculum in traditional disciplines to enhance literacy and numeracy. It is an active, challenging curriculum that fosters and rewards student investment.

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Sam’s quite the model of a top polo player Growing up on the family farm in Tuerong, Sam Stott’s passion for horses was instilled at a young age. He began riding ponies at Balnarring Pony Club and Moorooduc Saddle Club, and when he was 17 he began taking part in track work at Mornington Racecourse.

From there his rode racehorses for Luke Oliver, worked at Caulfield Racecourse, spent time as a jackaroo in the Northern Territory and took part in rodeos in Queensland.

It was only in 2014, at the age of 22, that Sam fell into polo through a family friend. Within two months he had joined a team at the Garangula Polo Club in NSW to win the 12-goal final. Offered a job by the Packer family at Ellerston, Sam found himself training horses and playing at Ellerston after beginning with the company as a groom and working his way up the ranks. His passion for polo also saw him managing/develop a private five-star polo facility in the Yarra Valley.

Sam continued to climb the ladder every year and jumped a handicap every season. He has won some of the most prestigious trophies around Australia, including Australia’s biggest polo tournament, the Garangula Spring 16-goal tournament. He was in the team that won the first Flinders Polo in 2017 as well as taking out the B Grade at Portsea Polo in 2017 and 2019. In 2016, Sam found himself in New Zealand, making it to the final of the New Zealand Open playing beside some of the world’s best players.

During the off-season, Sam’s horses rest among the beautiful hills in Flinders. A polo team is made up of four riders, and each has six horses. Adding yet another string to his bow, Sam took on the role of retraining a few Peninsula racehorses to become polo horses.

It was while working on a sheep farm six years ago that a film shoot caught his eye. What followed was one of those ‘movie moments’. He was approached by a model on set who asked if he’d modelled before. Sam then found himself in campaigns for Bonds and RB Sellars.

Pictured here is his work with photographer Bronwyn Kidd for the Have Horse Will Travel series. The stunning horse that Sam rode in this shoot is BB, his first polo pony. For now, his polo career is on the side as he takes the reins working as a broker at Linx Finance.

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Seascapes on show Mount Eliza artist Pete Pascoe has always loved the beach and will be sharing his original paintings of seascapes from around Mornington and Mount Eliza at the Mornington Library.

His exhibition Beauty of the Beaches will

run from Saturday, November 16, until Friday, January 10, and features seven seascapes — five of which are larger than 1.4m.

Recently, Pete was a finalist in the inaugural Southern Buoy Studios Landscape Prize and has held successful exhibitions in the past throughout the

Bayside area. Wearing many creative hats, Pete is well known on the Peninsula and in greater Melbourne for his art and music. He has an art stall at the Main Street Mornington Market and paints commissions for private and corporate collections in Australia and around the world — and he’s a cartoonist. You may have caught his musical talents at the

Mount Eliza Farmers Market, Mornington Winter Music Festival and the Gig on the Green or heard some of his 12 albums.

“I paint these scenes to bring a sense of peace into people’s homes and to remind us how beautiful Victoria’s coastline is,” said Pete. To find out more, visit www. petepascoe.com

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A master of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine on the scene

Chef Emma Warren lives in Mount Martha in part because it reminds her of Spain — the winding, sparkling coast with cliffs rising up from the sea and the smell of salt water resting on sun-kissed skin. After spending 10 years cheffing on the continent with the artistic legacies of Picasso, Dali and Gaudi surrounding her, Emma returned home with jamon, gazpacho and fresh seafood indelibly inked beneath her wanderlust skin.

This girl can cook with flavour and flair. She can write too. She’s just published her second book, Islas — Food of the Spanish Islands, through Smith Street Books and works with some of Australia’s biggest names in the food industry, including Philippa Sibley, Karen Martini and Matt Preston. But back to Mount Martha.

Emma explains: “My mum had a holiday house in Mount Martha. While I was travelling I met a Spanish man whom I married. We lived just out of Barcelona down the coast.

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It’s where I cut my teeth in cooking. Ever since I was a child I spent time in the herb garden and vegie patch and cooking what came out of the backyard. I’ve always had a passion for horticulture and studied at Burnley College. After I left school I got a job in logistics but soon realised I needed something more creative. I hit Spain and started cooking. My first proper job was in Mallorca with one of Jamie Oliver’s protégés, then I worked in a café in Barcelona under three sisters who taught me all they knew. When my marriage broke down, I returned to Australia and came straight to the Mornington Peninsula to chill. I’ve been living in Mount Martha since 2017.”

At 41, Emma doesn’t do things by halves. She learnt Spanish while learning to cook, set up a restaurant for chef, restauranteur, writer and television presenter Karen Martini in Ibiza in 2016, went back to William Angliss Institute to fine-tune her craft when she returned to Melbourne, and wrote her first book, The Catalan Kitchen, while pregnant. She continues: “Who doesn’t write a book when they’re pregnant then write another one when the baby is born? Ha, ha! I’ve done things a bit backwards — going to school after cooking in

hotels and restaurants — but it’s the way it is. I met my current partner in Tasmania, became sick with cancer which they caught in time, then became pregnant and had my son Hector, who is now 15 months old, in the space of a few years. Over the last six years I’ve been involved in producing cook books with ‘Pip’ Sibley, Matt Preston, Karin Martini and Luke Hines amongst others.

I also do recipe development for taste.com and other publications.”

Busy much? All this while finding the time to keep the kitchen alive with fresh flavours from faraway places. She concludes: “It’s very natural to me. I’ve been lucky to have such great mentors. The current trend is for chefs to go back into the garden but I’ve always been there. It’s where I come from.”

And where can you find her? She’ll be at Launceston’s Festivale in February with Karen and doing her own demo of dishes from Islas — Food of the Spanish Islands on Sunday, February 2. In the meantime pick up one of her books or perhaps bump into her down the street.

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Get your head in the clouds Looking up on November 2 we will see a waxing moon close to Saturn in the sky. On November 9 we can observe Jupiter close to a crescent moon, followed by Saturn close to the crescent moon on November 11.

On November 12, asteroid Vesta will be at opposition, and potentially just visible with the naked eye.

What good sports The planned $34.9 million expansion of Jubilee Park Indoor Stadium to create a regional sporting hub is back on track after Frankston Council offered to meet the shortfall. After its initial investment of $10.6 million in the project, the council received commitments of $10 million from the State Government and $4.56 million from the Federal Government, leaving the expansion $9.74 million short of its target.

Last month, however, Mayor Michael O’Reilly announced the council would increase its stake to $20.34 million by picking up the shortfall and ensuring the expansion could proceed, which he said would further enhance Frankston’s status as a regional sporting hub.

“Our $20.34 million contribution to build appropriate facilities at Jubilee Park demonstrates council’s commitment to increasing activity and health across the community generally as well as supporting our rising sports stars in Frankston City, and I’m delighted we can achieve this with all three levels of government working together,” Cr O’Reilly said.

Cr O’Reilly thanked Frankston state Labor MP Paul Edbrooke for helping secure the State Government’s contribution, while Mr Edbrooke and Dunkley federal Labor MP Peta Murphy both commended the council for its commitment to the project.

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The Leonid meteor shower is active every November and this month the Leonids will peak between the early hours of 1-5am on November 19. The shower is called Leonids because its radiant — or the point in the sky from which the meteors seem to emerge — lies in the constellation Leo. The Leonids occur when the Earth passes through the debris left by Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which takes about 33 years to make one orbit of the sun.

On November 24, Jupiter and Venus will appear just two finger-widths apart, and the next night the crescent moon, Mars and Mercury form a triangle in the dawn sky.

November 28-29 sees the crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus form a line in the evening twilight.

Other objects to see in the southern skies this month with just the naked eye include the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) west of the constellation Pictor, and the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) in Tucana. These are both irregular galaxies close to the Milky Way. The globular cluster 47 Tucanae can be seen with the naked eye as a hazy star very close to the SMC. On Wednesday, November 20, Geology Curator Emeritus Dr Bill Birch, from the Museum of Victoria, will speak on The Unusual Meteorites of Victoria at the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society’s monthly meeting at the MPAS Observatory at The Briars in Mount Martha at 8pm. Visitors are welcome to attend this free talk.

Visit the society’s Facebook page @MPAS0 for more information.

NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Pictured: From top, November’s Sky Map of constellations looking south; The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are clearly visible in this photo of the Aurora Australis by MPAS member Jamie Pole; The globular cluster 47 Tucanae will be visible to the naked eye this month as a hazy star very close to the Small Magellanic Cloud. Photo courtesy NASA.

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Between the ages of 11 and 18, Glenn Cooper spent just six months outside institutions. The horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse he suffered and which led to an apology from the NSW Government would have broken many young men, but Glenn has rebuilt his life in Frankston and now dedicates his time to empowering the disadvantaged through counselling and the charity That’s The Thing About Fishing.

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Glenn and his sister grew up in Sydney with their alcoholic mother and stepfather, where violence was the norm. His sister was the first to run away, and when 10-year-old Glenn was thrown outside naked in the rain and lashed with a whip, he followed her lead. “To survive I broke into homes to get food and clothing, then after being caught I was locked up in an institution with 300 boys,” Glenn says.

At a youth institution in Mittagong, a man who saved Glenn from being raped taught him to fight and survive. Released at 13, Glenn stole a car and was sent to Daruk Boys Home, where he was caned and boys were sexually assaulted. Released briefly at 15, Glenn became involved with a gang and got into a brawl in which he stabbed others

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Glenn’s fishing charity with a “dirty big knife”. This resulted in him being sent to Mount Penang Juvenile Justice Centre. At his sentencing, the magistrate asked if Glenn’s parents were present. His mother stood and declared: “I don’t want to know him. He’s not my son and I don’t want to see him again. I hate him.” Nothing could sting more and that was the last he saw of his mother.

Glenn describes the institutions he was sent to as training grounds for criminals.

“They were supposed to protect us, but boys were raped and bashed.”

When he was 18, Glenn became a bouncer at the notorious Pink Pussycat strip club in Kings Cross, which was rife with underworld activity. Over the next six years, he would be shot at and stabbed a staggering eight times, before moving to Melbourne and becoming the owner of a brothel in St Kilda.

Glenn has been jailed for theft and assault, but after meeting his now ex-wife he found solace in the church.

Between 1985 and 2002, Glenn worked selflessly with street kids like him and the disadvantaged before joining the Salvation Army to continue these efforts and work within the court system.

“I forgave my mother and it released me from that burden, leaving behind the insecurity and rejection I had felt.”

After returning to a security job in 2006, an incident involving three violent drunks put him in a wheelchair for five years.

Then a stint on Mornington Peninsula radio station RRP FM with a show called That’s The Thing About Fishing culminated in a 2014 kids’ fishing clinic, forming the basis of the charity that now attracts 4000 people each year.

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Glenn was nominated for Frankston’s 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award and provides advocacy on domestic violence, crime prevention and a range of community issues, including establishing a committee for a breakfast club supporting the needy. Recently he

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and should never have occurred. The State of New South Wales apologises to you sincerely and unreservedly for the way in which you were treated in State institutions.”

Glenn says the apology meant “nothing” because he believes this behaviour still occurs. “I deal with it on a daily basis. We have a lot to do

to protect lives and improve accountability to children going through the system.”

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Odd couple make a great pair Frankie is an eight-year-old Shetland pony who is often too big for her boots. Lisa Coffey, of Racing Hearts Equine Assisted Psycho Therapy in Moorooduc, was first graced with this little bundle of fun when Frankie was admitted to her partners equine hospital to have her feet X-rayed. Frankie’s had sore feet were lame, which led to her diagnosis of laminitis. The solution to assist this ailment was to reduce the sugar in her diet — and what girl wants to be told that?

Frankie’s leaser at the time found it immensely difficult to keep her off fresh spring grass, her go-to sugar hit.

Ray towers over Frankie but they’re really best friends.

Gentle and fun-loving, Frankie is a favourite at Racing Hearts Equine Assisted Psycho Therapy.

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As luck may have it, Lisa had just received a referral for a new client, who was a spritely nine-year-old girl called Freya. At Racing Hearts Therapy, all of the horses are gentle retired race horses and it’s Lisa task to suitably pair them up with clients, so Frankie came to mind.

“Little Freya just wasn’t comfortable with the size of the big thoroughbreds, so I tried pairing Frankie with her,” Lisa said.

“Frankie had been lovely to handle during the X-ray experience so I thought we’d try. They loved each other from the start.

From their very first session in August they’ve been paired ever since. We have lots of fun in their sessions and Frankie has helped bring out the best in Freya”.

And, just like that, Frankie joined the team, although for a while there she thought she was the coach. Despite her size, Frankie had a habit of taking charge of her team by chasing the track horses and cornering them in the paddock. She would stand her ground and stare them down — until she met Ray, that is.

Ray is an eight-year-old thoroughbred who was only recently gelded. Just like Frankie, Lisa found him to be a little aggressive towards the other horses. So

she thought: “Hey, why not put the two big personalities together?” When they were first paired, Frankie stood her ground with Ray; she tried to chased him, run him into a corner, galloped around him in circles, squealed a lot, kicked and generally tried to bully him. Just like a calming ray of sunshine, Ray simply looked at her. He then proceeded to follow her around, which threw her off her game. After a tense initial stand-off, they are now the best of friends and completely in love with each other.

Now, separation anxiety hits hard. When Ray is away at a competition, upon returning Frankie somehow knows that it’s Ray in the float and not a different horse friend so she proceeds to call out to him, and then he responds to her. Bless! This couple are all about feed time. Nothing puts them off their food. Frankie is partial to Cheezels, bread, carrots, bananas and so much more. She doesn’t discriminate on food despite her need to avoid sugar.

Ray on the other hand avoids snacking and sticks to his main meals. It’s ideal for Frankie because she gets two servings of treats. With their yards side by side, Ray’s feed bucket somehow always ends up in Frankie’s yard despite Lisa placing it far away. Funny about that!

Not only is it Frankie’s job to look after Lisa’s small clients, she also takes her role as the hospital assistant very seriously.

When horses come in for surgery and are all bandaged up, Frankie stays in the stable next door to keep them company. Lisa finds that horses are settled if they have a friend for company — especially because they can see her — but this wee lass can’t see them too well. The instant they see her they become settled. Frankie is a little legend who is always on hand to help out, especially when clients hold a fear of horses. She woos them with her looks and caring attitude.

And Ray’s favourite quirk of Frankie’s?

When she does her cute ‘excited’ dance.

“She dances in the arena like a baby goat does,” said Lisa. “She’ll jump in the air and squeal. It’s even funnier when Ray plays along too!”

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The main event: The Main Street Mornington Festival had Mornington buzzing on Sunday, October 20 from 11am until 5pm.

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Nothing run-of-the-mill about this wheat farm There’s 60ha of rolling land in Tuerong that exemplifies country life on the Mornington Peninsula. Lush fields. Wide open spaces. Views that go on from the hilltops to the sea. Tuerong Farm is indeed aesthetically awesome, but it’s what the land grows that is really interesting.

Jason Cotter and his partner Emma Hicks grow and mill heritage, ancient and modern cereal at Tuerong Farm. It is the only farm on the Peninsula to cultivate and stone-mill wheat to produce fresh, flavourful flour.

Jason explains: “Other than the modern French red and Australian white wheats, we grow over 200 old and rare varieties, mainly from the 19th and early 20th centuries. We’ve accessed these through the Australian Grains Genebank or imported them through quarantine from overseas. They have different protein profiles to modern wheat and often better flavour, nutrition and ease of digestion.

“We started five years ago because, amongst other reasons, we wanted to make a loaf of bread that grew from here,” Jason continues. “There wasn’t any

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local grain or flour and we thought there should be.

Traditionally, mills were at the heart of the community, so it’s been heartening that Peninsula locals and restaurants

have received the flour so well.”

Jason says that typical roller-milled flour doesn’t retain bran or germ. Stone-ground flour does, along with the full complement of protein, starch, lipids and micro-nutrients. It tastes better too. “We mill it fresh and you can tell the difference in the flavour.

Heritage grains like rouge de Bordeaux (France 1880) are coveted because they are flavourful and easy to digest. Ancient grains like emmer are too. It helps that our crops are grown without fungicide, insecticide or in-crop herbicide,” says Jason, who talks of his grain like a winemaker talks of ‘terroir’.

“It is grown, milled and eaten locally. We see our flour as a real expression of place.”

Jason’s family has been involved in agriculture on the Peninsula for decades. His father grew up in Tuerong on Hunts and Tubbarubba roads while his mum grew up in Frankston and he in Langwarrin.

This history and connection to the region informs what his land generates and how it is produced.

“We are committed to the local produce movement on the Peninsula. Beside the history of civilisation is the history of grain, and there is nothing more beautiful than a field of ripening wheat.”

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Tugs to the rescue In heavy seas and extreme winds, the Blue Funnel steamer Autolycus was in danger of being wrecked. After a passage of 48 days from Liverpool, the ship had taken aboard a pilot off the entrance to Port Phillip when, around noon on November 17, 1937, her engines broke down. Two miles off Point Lonsdale and at risk of being driven on to rocks, a wireless message was sent asking for urgent assistance.

In response, the tugs Eagle and Tooronga left Melbourne and raced to the rescue.

While passing through the Rip the tugs were almost overwhelmed by the huge seas, and it was not until 6pm that the Tooronga was able to take the hawser of the Autolycus. With the Eagle standing by, the Tooronga towed the endangered ship off the treacherous lee shore and in spite of the fierce conditions brought her safely into the bay by 8.30 that evening. The engines of the Autolycus were repaired and she continued her passage the following day. She was sunk in the Bay of Bengal by naval gunfire in March 1942.

For more than 40 years the Tooronga carried out towing work in Port Phillip, much of which was mundane and routine. As the most powerful tug in the port, however, she was often called on to assist when large ships had difficulties while docking or departing and many times when ships and their crews were in extreme danger.

During her early years she often towed sailing vessels in and out of port and rescued those in distress. In 1939 the last sailing vessel, with a cargo of wheat from Melbourne to Europe, left Port Phillip behind the Tooronga.

Tooronga had demonstrated her ability to handle the wildest seas during her 12,000 mile delivery passage

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Beats the footy: While many footy followers were preparing to watch the Tigers and the Giants go head to head at the MCG the next day, Mt Martha House hosted the Mt Martha Beach South Market on Grand Final Eve. Photos by Tanya Fry

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Football club tackles the big issues Rikki Johnston takes his coaching to another level at Dromana Football and Netball Club. Using his position to help young people means everything to him as he highlights such important issues as mental health, suicide prevention, respect for women, and education. Ultimately, he inspires young adults to become leaders in his community.

The senior team includes players aged 17-40 and Rikki, who has been involved in the club for more than 17 years, has coached them for the past four. After retiring as a player/coach this year, his attention turned towards using the club’s position in the community to address matters that affect the community as a whole as well as his players.

“We’ve created forums for the guys to deal with different types of issues, including depression, bipolar, and various other health issues,” Rikki said.

“We’ve set it up in a way that they’re comfortable to talk to the coaches or other players if they have any questions or issues. It especially gives the younger players confidence that they can speak up; they feel like they can talk to the coaches, players and mentors.

“When I started in football, no one spoke about it (men’s health). It was taboo. It’s done a full 180 since I was playing. The guys in the group know who is struggling and they’ll put up their hands to support them. It’s a sign of strength to the other members when everyone pitches in. We aren’t just playing footy; we are setting up a community environment.”

The coaches have also put mentors in place to structure their leadership group and look after the young players transitioning into the senior team.

“Our mentors drive the standard of the footy club. They map out the rules and standards. They are solid guys and excellent mentors.”

Rikki is about to embark on a new challenge — an indefinite trip around Australia with his wife, Elizabeth, their three young children and another on the way. “We’ve got a rough idea of where we want to go; we’ll see how we go timeframe-wise. If it’s too hard with the four kids, we’ll just aim to travel for a few months; if we love it, we’ll keep going. We’ve done a few big holidays before. Last Christmas we went to the North Pole. Our daughter tells people we went there and no one believes her. They just laugh!”

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International Men’s Day Proud history of primary health care Cranbourne Road Medical Centre has been serving the Frankston area community for over 30 years. Our practice strives to maintain the highest standard of primary health care and we are proud to have second and third generation family members attending the practice. With our long history in the area we are fortunate to have been able to expand to meet the community’s needs.

We are very grateful to have such experienced, caring and supportive staff, and their contribution to our patients’ experience here at Cranbourne Road is immeasurable.

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We have 10 experienced general practitioners who all bring a wealth of knowledge to our patients. With varying interests, our doctors can care for the full spectrum of our patients’ health care. We provide general practice services for the whole family and for every stage of life. As well as providing acute care for immediate problems, we also help you manage your health with appropriate, evidence-based screening and checkups. We believe that you may wish to see different doctors depending on the reason for your visit and are always happy to book you with the practitioner of your choice.

There is also a dedicated team working alongside our GPs, including our nurses and receptionists, of whom many have been with us throughout our expansion over the past 20 years.

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Spotlight on Rosebud If you long for the carefree, funfilled days of the 1950s and ‘60s, this one is definitely for you. The Rosebud Foreshore Rockfest is back for the fourth year from November 14-17 with a feast of classic cars and hot rods, rockabilly bands, rock music dancing and shows, retro clothing markets and heaps more.

Annual festival favourites such as the pin-up competition and show’n’shine car show will return along with some new events, including the outdoor cinema, Rosebud Primary School street market, carnival rides and music under the big-top marquee. And for the first time the Rockfest is licensed and sponsored by Chirping Bird Wines, Roseade and Urban Alley.

This year there are also many events the kids can get involved in, such as vintage games where they can battle it out with a good old-fashioned sack race or test their co-ordination and speed in an egg and spoon race. There will also be free family street entertainment along with rock’n’roll dance classes.

The Elvis Beach Party is sure to be a highlight for many, with the Elvis Big Band playing before the double screening of classic Elvis movies Girls Girls Girls and Viva Las Vegas.

Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer-lovin’ holidays makes it the perfect location to discover, celebrate and revive the fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle.

It all kicks off on Thursday, November 14, with an evening of rock’n’roll trivia before the official launch on Friday, November 15, at the Rosebud Carnival site under the marquee with special guest performers Normie Rowe and The Playboys. Book your tickets at www.Moshtix.com.au/ ForeshoreRockfest and go to www. foreshorerockfest.com.au for more information. Let’s rock’n’roll!

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The silly season is approaching, and what better time than now to sit down nice and early before the craziness hits and spend some precious time with your children while you help them write a letter to Santa.

Invite them to get their crafty side in full swing with glitter, stickers, and coloured pens. With some scissors and glue, you can use last year’s Christmas cards to

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create some colourful letters that are sure to get the jolly old fellow’s attention.

Letters to Santa are always a highlight at Christmas and can provide some much-needed gift hints as well. But they needn’t stop when you become an adult. Exciting presents for grown-ups can be hard to find when they become more about what you need and less about what you want. We’re talking a new vacuum cleaner because the trusty old one has blown up. Or new work socks for the year ahead. Not so exciting, right, but necessary. Perhaps pop these on an end-of-year to-do list instead, then challenge yourself and your partner to list a few ‘want’ items to truly spoil each other this year.

Or for those wanting a more personalised or handmade present, make this a prerequisite and see what happens.

Challenge accepted!

We’ve got some great ideas in our Christmas feature this month so those lists will be getting filled quick-smart.

And the key point to remember: make sure you actually post those letters to Santa!

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Traditionally crafted to last a lifetime Katie Rose Jewellery is both fine and fashionable handmade jewellery.

Jeweller and designer Katie Rose, based in Blairgowrie, trained in jewellery design and goldsmithing and makes each piece by hand, bringing her creations alive using traditional methods with a beautiful twist of contemporary design.

Choose a piece from one of the featured ranges or work directly with Katie Rose to create something truly special and uniquely custom-made. Both men’s and women’s pieces are available.

“There are no rules on what you can, can’t or shouldn’t be wearing,” Katie said. “Jewellery is something truly special and personal to you and your style. It connects you to a feeling, a moment. When wearing my jewellery I want women to feel this carefree way of expression and style, not as if the piece is defining them but as if it is a beautiful extension of their personality.”

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The sun’s out, you’ve got family visiting for Christmas and the car’s already being packed in preparation for a much-deserved holiday. You’re organised — but you’ve forgotten one key part of the plan: the safety of your tyres. Stop putting it off and get it sorted now before the silly season gets crazy. Trust us.

At The Tyre Place, for the month of November they’re offering amazing deals on Falken Tyres. You can buy three and get one free if you purchase from their ZE914 range. And for those of you with a 4WD, you can buy four tyres from the AT3W range for the price of three, which is a sensational deal.

First-class customer service is guaranteed at this boutique business that puts clients first while delivering exceptional and expansive automotive expertise. Andrew, his wife Sandy and their son Jake are super-friendly, fast and thorough. The whole family are ever so lovely to chat to and welcome each client with a smile. They’re dedicated to making sure you feel at home. And they pride themselves on making sure that you are 100 per cent happy with the results. Yes, Christmas has come early! Call The Tyre Place today.

KATE SEARS THE TYRE PLACE A: 2/131 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington T: 5976 8368 W: www.thetyreplace.com.au

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Wine bottle candles a corker of an idea Old Vine Candles is a family-owned business and comes from our love of wine and a desire to produce products from re-purposed materials. The Mornington Peninsula is blessed with some amazing wines, so to help reduce the amount of glass that is thrown away, all the bottles that we use have been locally collected. They are then, by hand, cut and the edges carefully sanded before being cleaned and turned into a beautiful, eco-friendly, scented candle.

So what does wine smell like in a candle?

The easiest way to answer this is to look for the aromatic descriptors used on the label of your favourite bottle of wine or on the wine list the next time you visit a winery, bar or restaurant. These descriptions are where the inspiration for our candle scents comes from.

You can often find us at markets all over the Peninsula or you can purchase direct from the website.

The ‘food to share’, extensive drinks list, signature cocktails and inviting ambience makes Assaggini the perfect venue for your End of Year Celebration, Get-Together or Christmas Party.

With Group Dining or Function options for 8 or more people and starting from $45.00 per head, Assaggini can make your silly season that little bit easier by looking after your celebration!

OLD VINE CANDLES A: PO Box 473 Mount Eliza T: 0422 497 030 W: www.OldVineCandles.com.au E: hello@oldvinecandles.com.au FB: oldvinecandles INSTA: oldvinecandles

Share plates or individual dishes and extensive vegan and vegetarian options available.

Exclusive Lunchtime Group Booking Special: Book for November or December 2019 for 8 or more people on one of our Group Dining Menus and all guests will receive a complimentary Peach Bellini, ‘Select’ Aperitif Christmas Cocktail or Beer upon arrival.

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SunButter sunscreen, better for skin and sea Each year, some 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen chemicals wash off beachgoers and end up in the ocean, where they wreak havoc on marine life and coral reefs. It’s a startling reality that marine biologists Sacha Guggenheimer and Tom Hiney have witnessed first-hand and care about deeply.

“Chemicals pose an irreversible threat to life in our precious seas and waterways,” says Sacha. “Reducing chemical pollution in these systems is critical for our future.”

In 2016, the Balnarring couple created SunButter Oceans — a reef-safe, plant-based, plastic-free answer to chemical-laden sunscreens and surf zincs.

SunButter’s unique SPF50 formula is great for sensitive skin, with zero fragrance and four key high-quality ingredients: nonnano particle zinc oxide for UV protection, coconut oil, vitamin E and castor oil for spreadability and skin hydration.

The couple’s ethos extends all the way from their reusable printed tins to the 10 per cent of profits they donate each year to environmental non-profits. And with

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a successful Kickstarter campaign now under their belts, they’re already setting a new standard for sun protection.

“We want to give future generations the chance to enjoy coral reefs like we have,” says Tom. SUNBUTTER OCEANS NATURAL SUNSCREEN A: Balnarring W: www.sunbutteroceans.com.au FB: SunButterOceans INSTA: sunbutteroceans

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There’s just no escaping the fun Sick of the same old boring office party? This year, why not consider a different type of end-of-year function? An escape room experience.

Escape rooms are an exciting new global trend, and we are lucky enough to have our very own on the Mornington Peninsula.

Escape rooms are a terrific way for everyone to get together in a fun and engaging way. Small teams work together in a themed room to try to complete a challenge, such as stealing a diamond or escaping an evil wizard. Teams search the rooms for clues, solve puzzles and try to complete their mission and escape before their time runs out.

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Mornington is a hidden gem, but once discovered, everyone comes back for more. A quick glimpse through social media shows its wide appeal.

Locked in Escape Rooms can design the perfect package for a truly unique end-of-year event that’s guaranteed to please everybody. Contact carolyn@ lockedinescaperooms.com.au to get the ball rolling on the office party that everyone will be talking about for ever.

LOCKED IN ESCAPE ROOMS A: 2/2 Carbine Way Mornington T: 0413 010 431 W: www.lockedinescaperooms. com.au FB: Lockedinescaperooms INSTA: lockedinescaperooms

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON TREES 10% OFF FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER!

OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 10-4pm SATURDAY 10-4pm 3 BAYPORT CRT, MORNINGTON 0439 955 778

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All you need for Christmas Splashes of silver and traditional reds as well as beautiful pastel pinks and mints have arrived at Christmas on Main. The Christmas elves have outdone themselves this year and have delivered a new limited range of Lucinda Eldin goodies, including limited edition dolls and gift box collectibles. Stunning smaller pieces and baubles by Swishmas will be available soon too — plus so much more!

The store is decked out in new stock including trees, colour schemes, elves, Santas and collectors’ items. Pre-lit trees are a popular choice because they’re so easy to pack up. Owner Susan Russo thrives on seeing decorations up on the first day of December so she’s excited to offer our readers 10 per cent off trees as part of her early bird sale. Susan — or rather, Mrs Claus — also wants to let those on the ‘nice’ list know that they should keep an eye out for her December sales. Thank you, it’s on the list and we’ll check it twice!

It’s all happening at Christmas on Main, with a new website coming soon too.

Susan’s busier than Santa Claus, so why not stop by to start creating your own Christmas memories.

KATE SEARS CHRISTMAS ON MAIN A: 3 Bayport Court, Mornington T: 0439 955 778 FB: ChristmasOnMain77 INSTA: christmasonmain65

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BAREFOOT BOWLS - BACK FOR SUMMER

Who’s up for barefoot bowls?

Summer’s on the way so who’s up for hitting the green carefree and shoeless? Barefoot bowls has swept Melbourne by storm and it’s no different on the Mornington Peninsula, where summertime means spending the day with friends outdoors, a drink in one hand and a bowl in the other.

Traditional lawn bowls has been played casually in Australia since colonisation, although the first interstate match took place between NSW and Victoria in 1880. The Australian National Lawn Bowls Association was established in the late 1880s. Fast-forward almost 140 years and the game is still going strong in more forms than one.

Barefoot bowls brings the best of this muchloved activity and combines it with sun-filled socialisation in spades. Take a look through our Barefoot Bowls feature to find out where you can take off your shoes and settle into some serious downtime fun while you learn the ropes of a game that has been traced back as far as 3200BC in Egypt.

From Frankston to Mornington and Mount Martha, the heat is on. Get ready for barefoot bowls fun, people. Find out where and when right here.

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The most fun you’ll have with your shoes off

A game or two of lawn bowls is a wonderful way to have fun with friends and family, but have you ever thought about celebrating your Christmas break-up on the green? Frankston Bowling Club holds Friday night barefoot bowls from November until March, and it’s the perfect setting to mark the end of the year — and any other occasion, for that matter.

Widely admired for its stunning views and set in a secluded, tranquil part of Mount Martha, the Mt Martha Bowls & Social Club is known as a “hidden gem”.

It costs just $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, with plenty of bowls to choose from and an instructor on hand to help you get started. The club also provides everyone with two complimentary sausages in bread, and you can even book a barbecued meal. You’re invited to bring your own nibbles and food or order in, and there are drinks at bar prices as well as several drinking fountains around the club.

Forget those dreams of a white Christmas; make yours a green Christmas this year at Frankston Bowling Club, 12 Yuille St, Frankston.

Phone Yvonne on 0418 348 264 to book or email mintonym1@bigpond.com

Barefoot bowls is for players of any age group, and office workers, sales people, students, teachers, friends, family and people from every walk of life can take part.

On Fridays, from December 20, there’s a barbecue from 6pm and the bar is open while you can also enjoy the sunset from the balconies. Phone Wayne on 0447 181 122 or email the club to ask about its Barefoot Bowls program.

The combination of bowling greens, bar and food kiosk also makes the club the perfect venue for Christmas parties and corporate and social club functions. Just bring flat-soled shoes or bare feet and the club will provide everything else, including the bowls and people to teach you how to play.

Ask now — you’ll be surprised how much fun everyone has!.

MT MARTHA BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB A: 45 Watson Rd, Mount Martha T: 5974 2894 E: mmbowls@mmbcinc.com.au

BAREFOOT BOWLS - BACK FOR SUMMER Fill your summer nights with fun

Roll up for some twilight bowls

Centrally located in Mornington’s sporting hub at Civic Reserve in Dunns Rd, Mornington Civic Bowls and Social Club is the largest bowls club on the Peninsula and plays host to a vibrant barefoot bowls summer season.

With daylight saving giving us the opportunity to enjoy long and leisurely twilight hours after work, what could be a better way to wrap up the week than a session of barefoot bowls at Yamala Park Frankston Bowling Club.

Both singles and groups of all sizes and ages are welcome and catered for, with bowls provided and tuition and demonstrations available to get you started.

Why not organise your family, friends, club or workmates and book for a great summer night of fun. Visitors are also welcome to join in the club’s Friday night festivities, with drinks at members’ prices and meat tray raffles. The club also holds learn to bowl sessions on Sundays at 10am and welcomes new bowlers to come along and try their hand at bowls for free.

Barefoot bowls are held every Friday between December and April from 5.30-8pm, with a fully licensed bar and a barbecue. You can also hire the venue for up to 250 guests, with catering and a commercial kitchen available. Plus it is open seven days and welcomes visitors. To book, phone Max on 0415 100 953.

MORNINGTON CIVIC BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB A: Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd & Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington T: 5975 7434 E: Morncivic@gmail.com

TEach Friday from January 10 until March 27, you’re invited to come along to the club from 5.30pm until dusk for a barbecue — children get their sausages free — and a competitively-priced drink from the bar as well as a few games of bowls.

There’s even free coaching and bowls to suit all ages.

The club is next to Yamala Park Tennis Club in Dunstan St, Frankston South, and if you can get a minimum of 12 friends, workmates or family members together you can hire it out at other times — just give Greg Lawrence a call on 9787 1713 or Margaret Edmunds on 0417 368 128.

YAMALA PARK BOWLING CLUB A: Dunstan St, Frankston South W: www.barefootbowls.com. au/club/yamala-park-frankstonbowling-club E: yamalaparkbc@gmail.com

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The appealing sounds of Spud Thompson

Rosebud’s Brendon Mellere is Spud Thompson on stage and part of the band The Midwayers. He has two kids, works a full-time job in AV/IT and runs a recording studio called Mellere Media, and found time to chat to Kate Sears.

How would you describe your sound?

I guess I could best describe it by relating it to artists that I have learnt from. This has ranged from early on being taught by heavier acts like The Used, Story of the Year, Refused, and Panic! at the Disco. But I have also had a softer side which not many bands I was in earlier on gave me the opportunity to show. So it’s only in the last five to seven years that I have really accepted my softer, more ambient self. So if trying to describe my sound now, I would relate it more towards City and Colour, Husky, Asgeir, and Sohn.

When did you first discover your love for music?

I was in high school and tried music for a bludge. Not being able to play an instrument, I joined a heavy band, yelling

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and screaming, until one day we got asked to play an assembly. But the deal was I couldn’t just scream, so we learnt One Step Closer by Linkin Park. I had to sing the melodic parts, and it was the first time I felt some form of purpose, I guess, and have not stopped singing since.

What instruments do you play?

I mainly focus on singing and guitar, but I also play piano/keys and dabble in some drums. I have taught myself everything.

Guitar was just a choice to be able to start writing my own music, so I picked up an out-of-tune guitar one day at a friend’s house, with complete ignorance tuned it until it sounded nice, then started making things up. I still use this tuning to this day in some songs which no one has been able to tell me what it is yet.

Do you write your own songs?

For Spud Thompson I write everything.

It is a project I really decided would be something 100 per cent mine. All the songs in Spud Thompson are very personal and quite transparent in nature.

Do you have a five-year plan?

Over the past year I have been recording and producing other artists like Coco Michelle, Sam O’Connell, Rae Santos and Nick Martin in my small studio. For Spud Thompson I plan on creating a bit of an online presence in the YouTube world with video tutorials on how to operate (music software) Ableton with live looping and all sorts of little tricks to help those in similar situations as me, while also releasing music as often as I can. I really don’t have any drive to become some famous artist or anything like that, but I enjoy being creative and sharing it with whomever is interested.

Spud Thompson will be releasing his first single this summer. Be sure to keep an eye out for his upcoming gigs throughout the Mornington Peninsula by following Spud Thompson on Facebook @ spudthompsonmusic

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unite to assist John Crossin If you have not already heard, our buddy and pal John Crossin has been silently battling Lewy Body Dementia for a number of months now, he has possibly had the debilitating disease for years.

The roller coaster of this battle has taken its toll on him and his nearest.

In attempt to ensure the best possible care for John, his mates are organising 1.30PM an event on November 17 to raise funds to provide him with the very best, local care.

2.30PM John has been a pillar of the 3.30PM community for decades raising money for local causes and getting involved in everything Mornington. 4.30PM Now is the time to give something back to John.

5.30PM A Majic Day for John Crossin (dubbed the unofficial Mayor of Mornington) is at Mornington Football Ground Clubrooms from 1-6pm on Sunday November 17.

The day will consist of at least five amazing local bands, food trucks, silent

auctions, major auction and raffles.

Confirmed bands at time of printing are: Two Phase, Mamas Mountain Jug Band, Dave McMillan and Andrew Farrell, The Distance and Cocker Happy.

The music will start around 1.30pm .

How can you assist?

• Whether you come on the day or not purchase a ticket at www.ticketebo. com.au/johncrossin • Donate something for the raffles and auctions • Spread the word.

Contact details for some of the committee: Billy Dettmer 0425 792 691 bdettmer@optusnet.com.au, John Mackie 0418 526 765, Faith Du Cros f.ducros62@hotmail.com, Kerry Lardner wlarder1@bigpond.com or Lisa Hemingway 0400 688 916 lisa@ eventandflavour.com.au The Joe Cocker Show There are more committee members and SO MUCHofmore and a large number sponsors already on board, Mornington Peninsula Magazine will run photos from the day and a full list of all sponsors, supporters and what we raised in our next edition.

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Chart a course for world-class cabaret Jason Coleman is an Australian musical theatre icon, and this summer he is bringing his latest show All Aboard to the Mornington Peninsula. As the captain of the SS Coleman, Jason has assembled a ‘crew’ of incredibly talented performers for the cabaret trip of a lifetime.

All Aboard is a highly charged and outrageously extravagant immersive show, an epitome of world-class cabaret. Be prepared to be amused, amazed and delighted with a lavish collection of sizzling songs, dazzling dance and electric entertainment that will leave you with a beaming smile and wanting more.

Erica Louise wrote in Weekend Notes: “If you love musical theatre mixed with a little risqué humour and plenty of sass, stop what you’re doing right now and book yourselves a ticket.”

Janet Hine called the show “surprising, stylish and sophisticated entertainment. Love, love, love it”, while David Atkins described Jason as “a master craftsman of all things showbiz”.

Early Boat tickets cost $55 and are limited in numbers; 1st Class tickets are $65 and Captain’s Table tickets are $85 for a total immersive experience. Tickets for the family cabaret Humanimals Return! are also available from the same website.

The show season runs from January 3-23. All Aboard tickets are selling fast, so secure your boarding pass today from www. ministryofentertainment.com.au/shows

Under the Sea

by Angela Russo Exhibition Until December 22

White Hill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana Gallery & Cafe open Fri - Sun 11 - 5.

Ph. 5931 0146 whitehillart.com.au • angelarussoartworks.com

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Immerse yourself in Angela’s sea-inspired art

Angela Russo’s art is all about portraying things in life that open your heart and make it sing — and her latest exhibition, Under the Sea, is certainly no exception.

“I had so much fun putting this exhibition together, drawing upon my travels to Hawaii, Monterey Bay and the Great Barrier Reef,” Angela said.

“My mission is to help people find their joy through connecting with whatever it is that makes their heart sing. Collectors of my art have described my work as ‘pieces of happiness’.”

Under the Sea is open Friday to Sunday from 11am-5pm until December 22 at Whitehill Gallery & Sapori Di Casa, White Hill Road, Dromana.

Phone 5931 0146.

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arts events leisure After arriving with a bang in February this year, the Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival is all primed to return to Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, February 8. With nine world-class blues bands and artists, this celebration of the blues will also feature Peninsula food and wine and various craft markets, and this time children aged 12 and under will be admitted free — making it a very special family-friendly event.

Sorrento and the Melbourne CBD with designated stops en route. For more information and tickets, go to www.melbourneonthemove.com.au/event/ musicandsportingevents/207/Mornington-PeninsulaBlues-Festival---Saturday-8th-February-2020 This will be a Peninsula summer event you won’t want to miss. For all the details and tickets, go to www. mornpenbluesfest.com

Festival organiser and Mount Martha resident Patrick Elliget is expecting a bumper crowd next year and has been very encouraged by the early ticket sales, which is not surprising given the class of the line-up of leading Australian blues artists, including musicians from Brisbane, Sydney ,Melbourne and the Peninsula.

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Celebrate Christmas with The Bel Canto Choir

The Bel Canto Choir with artistic director/ conductor Margaret Brown invite you to the choir’s third and final concert for 2019 — a celebration of beautiful Christmas choral music interweaved with seasonal poems and prose.

Share in the singing of traditional carols enhanced with harmonies and descants sung by the choir. All proceeds will go to Max On A Mission (maxonamission.org.au), a Peninsula organisation helping children with physical disabilities to thrive.

Christmas Readings and Carols is on Sunday, December 1,

at 2.30pm at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 concession (seniors and students), with primary school students free. Buy tickets at www.trybooking.com/437343 or phone 9787 5383. Some will also be available at the door on the day.

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Peninsula Chamber Musicians inspires the next generation Formed in 2013, Peninsula Chamber Musicians has rapidly developed into an outstanding presence in the artistic landscape of the Mornington Peninsula. Whether performing intimate chamber recitals or as the energetic Peninsula Chamber Orchestra, the group seeks to touch the hearts of concert-goers and inspire the next generation of performers. ( 86

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PCM invites primary and secondary school students to attend its family-friendly and engaging concerts free of charge.

President Anthony Pope emphasised the importance of supporting local music. “Live local, listen local is core to our values,” Anthony said.

Ingrid Martin will be the guest conductor for PCM’s November performances. For tickets and further information, visit www.peninsulachambermusicians.com. au

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Charities and community groups across the Peninsula are being given the chance to raise their profile and receive some much-needed financial assistance thanks to the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club.

This season the club is expanding its Caring for the Community program and incorporating it in its race days, with funds set aside to be distributed among groups at the end of the season.

At each race meeting a nominated charity or community group will be given exposure in the race book and throughout the day, allowing it to promote the organisation to a wider audience as well as receive a donation from the club.

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demonstrate the need for assistance and may not have the exposure to command community support are invited to email secretary@balnarringraces.com.au for eligibility criteria and nomination forms.

Meanwhile, the club welcomed the four recipients of its 2018-19 program — Point

Leo Surf Life Saving Club, Western Port Riding Develops Abilities, Balnarring Boomerang Bags and Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee — to its annual general meeting on September 22, where they were thanked for their work.

Sponsors on board to support popular Mount Eliza festival The 2020 MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival on Sunday, March 15, will celebrate the importance of health and wellness while raising awareness of the blood cancer multiple myeloma.

Festival director Geoff Nyssen said: “Our event thrives on community spirit and next year will raise funds for the Snowdome Foundation to support ground-breaking medical research, clinical trials and personalised therapies for the treatment of blood cancers.”

The festival aims to raise $80,000 and #HelpGeoffTo80; with myeloma being a terminal cancer, Geoff is determined to dance the funky chicken at his 80th birthday party. “We are proud to work with and are grateful for the support of our community partner, Ryman Healthcare, our gold sponsors Ritchies, Peninsula Grammar, Peninsula Pet Care and The Bays Hospital, and media partner Mornington Peninsula Magazine.”

A new 12km run option will be available for the first time next year, along with the popular 4km dog-friendly walk and the 8km run. Registrations open in December at mymounteliza.org.au If you wish to support this event in 2020, contact Geoff for a sponsorship prospectus at geoffnyssen@mymounteliza. org.au or phone 0423 838 374. You can read more about Geoff’s personal journey with multiple myeloma at geoffnyssen.com Issue 96, NOVEMBER 2019

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Maleficent Mistress of Evil Showing at HOYTS, Wells St, Frankston It was heart-warming to watch the one-ofThis sequel starts off where Maleficent a-kind Maleficent encounter something (2014) finished. Angelina Jolie reprises she’d never considered — more of her her role of Maleficent. She’s without kind. Her new allies fuel her desire doubt the perfect casting decision with to follow Aurora’s passion for setting her ability to go from vengeful villain everything right and creating peace. to loving and caring godmother at the The audience gets to watch the cheerful drop of a hat. Likewise Elle Fanning, who and cheeky side of Maleficent reappear blossoms as her character transitions that they hadn’t witnessed since the from the young Aurora to Queen of the beginning of the first film. That’s mostly Moors. Joining the cast and making the thanks to Diaval (Sam Riley), her minion leading ladies a powerful trio is Michelle turned friend who is sometimes human Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith. and sometimes a crow and who provides This instalment follows Maleficent and plenty of comic relief. her goddaughter Aurora as they begin to This sequel delivers action scenes question very complicated family ties that throughout the movie and ultimately continue to keep them together while ends with a large battle. Parents need not also forcing them apart. Prince Phillip, worry about gory deaths with this one played by Harris Dickinson, unfortunately because audiences discover that once gets to experience this first-hand as well.

Several dark new forces take the audience fairies die they turn into beautiful flowers and plants or a cloud of bright red smoke. on an unexpected journey as impending nuptials loom for the once-happy couple, Yes, Disney delivers once again.

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It’s time for some Me Time at Frankston Library If you’ve been neglecting yourself lately, Jessica Sanders has a message for you. The advocate, social worker and best-selling author of Love Your Body is coming to Frankston Library with her new book, Me Time, and hopes to spread the word that self-care is much more than individual acts of indulgence.

“I wrote Me Time for the women who wished they’d had Love Your Body as a child and who need to treat themselves like their very best friend,” Jessica says. “Me Time was inspired by the heart-warming conversations with booksellers, parents, and my social media community. These conversations made it clear that we are all struggling to prioritise what we need in this world.

“Me Time reframes self-care from being individual acts of self-indulgence into a stabilising mindset and an ongoing practice that enriches your life and the lives of those around you.”

Frankston City Libraries presents Jessica Sanders for a free FrankTALK and book signing at Frankston Library, 60 Playne St, on Tuesday, November 19, at 6.30pm. Bookings are essential at www.library.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats_On or phone 9784 1020.

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Welcome aboard for a whole lotta fun Experiencing new places, making new memories and having fun does not have an upper age limit. Daytripper Tours has a fantastic stable of extended tours from Tassie to the Top End and day trips to locations across Victoria.

Daytripper’s luxury 29-seater coach has extended leg room and super-comfortable seats, and your host Kevin has enormous levels of patience and just the right amount of cheekiness and humour to make your trip fun.

Daytripper tours are designed in-house, focusing on your interests, comfort, timing and maintaining a relaxed pace.

Put your feet up, sit back and relax knowing you have an experienced host with you to handle any little issues that may arise and ensure you are safely looked after.

All extended holidays have a home pick-up service for

those living on the Peninsula and Melbourne suburbs, removing the stress of having to arrange transport to a designated departure point, while day tours have collection points from Rosebud to Frankston and often beyond depending on the destination. Daytripper can arrange fun and exciting trips for groups, clubs and retirement villages. So what are you waiting for?

DAYTRIPPER TOURS A: PO Box 2113, Mornington T: 1300 274 880 W: www.daytripper.com.au FB: daytripperaustralia E: info@daytripper.com.au

* Please note. There are no storytime sessions at Seaford Junior Library on the first Tuesday of the month.

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Third time’s a charm for Stellar

The Stellar Short Film Festival is a runaway success story in our own backyard. Within just two short years, the festival has amassed a loyal following eager to get their hands on tickets for the third big year on Saturday, February 29. Set among the picturesque grounds of McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin, Stellar is a night like no other.

Showcasing 12 of the best award-winning Australian short films from 2019, it’s an evening under the stars mingling with the stars on their panel of industry judges.

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The Best Performance award will again be sponsored by the Frankston Arts Centre, with this year’s winner Rick Davies returning to Stellar, this time to take his place on the judging panel. Michael Caton, the star of one of Australia’s most loved feature films —The Castle — has confirmed he’ll be returning for the third year, as will actor and director Scott Major, who’ll be back as the MC for the evening.

General admission ticket-holders can relax with music from DJ Nige and his Kombi van, or wander around the park before enjoying the films and their delicious Buddha bowl, made by the renowned team from Finesse Catering, all included in the ticket price. There’ll also be boutique gin from Seaford distillers That Spirited Lot, plus

wines, beers, Roseade, snacks and coffee available for purchase.

VIP ticket-holders will indulge in a cocktail-style dinner party in the indoor gallery, with drinks at the VIP bar before the screenings, plus receive a gourmet showbag of treats, dedicated live entertainment, reserved seating, and an invitation to the Stellar after-party.

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

Tickets are on sale from December 1 from www. stellarshortfilmfestival.com.au

Enjoy daytime concerts and diverse theatre at FAC Frankston Arts Centre offers regular daytime concerts to those who enjoy professional music and quality theatre experiences in one of the best performing arts venues in outer metropolitan Melbourne. These shows are aimed at more mature audiences, delivering quality performances at an affordable $21 a show, great service, and complimentary morning or afternoon tea and an optional lunch for those wanting to make a day of it to catch up with friends.

The 2020 Series 1, which was launched last month, includes a diverse program perfect for enjoying with friends every month. Real-life couple Simon Gleeson and Natalie O’Donnell will open the series with Heart and Music just in time for Valentine’s Day. This will be followed

by The Broadway I Love, featuring

your favourite Broadway hits. Salute to the Anzacs will be a highlight leading up to Anzac Day. The Sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein will celebrate the music of the amazing writing duo. The talented students of The Australian Ballet School will perform a wonderful repertoire from the sophisticated to the sublime. Finish off the season with the Christmas in July concert along with the very popular Christmas lunch.

Tickets are now available for general sale, so visit www.theFAC.com.au or phone 9784 1060 to book yours.

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Rob Davey building his brilliant boats

Set sail with Manyung Gallery Sorrento this November November 30 sees some sensational new work on show at Manyung Gallery in Sorrento. Repurposed nautical visions from Rob Davey merge with the dreamy depth laden acrylic paintings of Craig Penny to bring the sea and recycled objects together in an exhibition that’s all about our love affair with the coast and what lies beyond.

Rob’s work springs from years of collecting found objects. Perhaps his love of seafaring vessels comes from his own journey from England to Australia as a child, but whatever the reason, his work is full of nostalgia for the discarded objects left behind by others. He explains: “I’ve always collected things, restored and made furniture. I create my boats from old carpenter’s tools, soldering irons and glass cutters. Anything interesting I can get my hands on - whether it’s wood or metal. The starting point is the hull,” and the result is Issue 96, NOVEMBER 2019

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Craig Penny’s paintings are well-known for representing the authenticity of the Mornington Peninsula by journeying the viewer into the wide space of its luminescent waters, coastal scrub and buoyant vessels that glide on the ocean’s surface. Colour dives and twists while Penny’s traditional drawing and illustration skills brings an ease of style that flows from the canvas in a fluid form.

Mark the above date down to set sail with the masters of everyday art - Manyung Gallery Group.

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You can’t beat the Drum for great entertainment

Dandenong’s iconic Drum Theatre is the cultural heart of the city and offers something for everyone. This state-ofthe-art performing arts theatre at 226 Lonsdale St opened in 2006 behind the heritage facade of the former Dandenong Town Hall, and every year it hosts more than 120 performances and events for more than 68,000 patrons. These include professional touring productions, Dandenong theatrical performances, and community presentations and celebrations. Its stage has been graced by some of the world’s most popular singers, dancers and comedians, and it has presented theatre shows that have played to audiences on Broadway and London’s West End. Drum Theatre’s Encore Program features daytime performances from some of our nation’s favourite performers, with tickets always selling fast. The theatre is surrounded by shops and restaurants featuring cuisines from all over the

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world, so you can grab a meal at a nearby restaurant or a drink at the theatre’s bar and make a night or day of it. Drum Theatre is fully accessible and staff are happy to work with all patrons who need special assistance.

If you’re looking for a special Christmas present, why not consider a Drum Theatre membership or a gift voucher — or both? Memberships offer more than just discounted tickets, with special events running just for members throughout the year. There’s free parking at all times along nearby Lonsdale St between Clow and Foster streets, and parking throughout the CBD is free after 6pm.

The box office is open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm and an hour before performances. For more information, visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666. The 2020 season is launched next month and some big shows are coming, so keep an eye on the website to be the first to purchase the hottest tickets in town.

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Celebrations at Chisholm The Chisholm Community Open Day was held on Saturday, October 19 at the Frankston Campus at Fletcher Road, Frankston. The opening of the new state of the art facilities were celebrated with a fun day out for the whole family. Guests enjoyed delicious food, entertainment, facility tours and information sessions from 11am until 3pm.

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Featuring 2019 finalists and previous winners, this special anniversary show hosts artworks from 23 countries. The exhibition represents a snapshot of the grassroots stencil art form, demonstrating its resurgence in recent decades.

Sydney artist Edward Woodley was awarded the 2019 prize of $10,000 for his controversial artwork Eternal Spirit – 2, with New Zealand artist Flox, Mexico’s MEZK and Italy’s Moz all highly commended.

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Southern Buoy Studios founder Micah Mills said: “We thought this was the perfect show to challenge perceptions of what art means. We want to welcome our local community down for a unique opening amongst these evocative artworks, meet the artists and celebrate street art festivalstyle with partners like the Jetty Road Brewery Caravan and Little Olive, the travelling café available for attendees to enjoy.”

The 2019 Stencil Art Prize Exhibition opens on December 7 from 4-6pm and runs until February 7 at Southern Buoy Studios, 1/19 Carbine Way, Mornington.

Go to www.southernbuoystudios.com.au for details.

Pictured: New Zealand artist Flox’s Fantastical Fantails.

The bush plum imagery of paintings by senior Utopia artist Polly Ngale has been passed on by her to her granddaughters Belinda and Janet Golder.

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the edgy, political and pop culture-inspired 2019 Stencil Art Prize Exhibition travels to Victoria for the first time to exhibit at Southern Buoy Studios.

Explore the art of Aboriginal Australia in the spring exhibition ReGeneration at Everywhen Artspace in Flinders during November and book for a unique art parade presentation of new works in early December. ReGeneration, says its co-curator Susan McCulloch, celebrates both spring and the season of renewal as the subject of many Aboriginal art works as well as the inherited rights of image-making — seen especially in the paintings and ceramics by artists of Australia’s oldest art centre, Ernabella Arts of South Australia.

This year’s festive season starts at Everywhen in early December with a presentation of more than 50 new works of Aboriginal art in one of the McCullochs’ unique art parades.

ReGeneration continues until November 25 and the Christmas art parade will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 2pm. It’s a free event but seating’s limited and bookings are essential at mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au The gallery is open daily from 10.30am-4pm.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7

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Ladies Oaks Day Luncheon Mornington Racing Club, Racecourse Rd, Mornington, 12noon-4pm, racing live on screen from Flemington, 3-course lunch & beverages, afternoon entertainment, tickets start from $110pp, www.mrc.racing.com/ oaksdaylunch

The Creators Market Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, 9am-2pm, free entry & parking, coffee, wine, cider, food trucks, 40+ stalls, designers, creators, bakers & makers. www.thecreatorsmarket. com.au

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Peninsula VineHop Festival — Multivenue event, celebrating craft beer, cool climate wines and traditional ciders all produced on the Peninsula, live music, food trucks and shuttle buses, book your tickets via www.vinehopfestival.com.au

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Mornington Vegan Tour — Experience the Peninsula’s gourmet vegan scene, 10am4pm, beginning in Moorooduc, all transport and meals included, bookings essential.

Peninsula Chamber Orchestra with guest conductor Ingrid Martin Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, welcome the vibrancy of spring with an eclectic

A Majic Day for John Crossin Fundraising afternoon for the ‘unofficial Mayor of Mornington’, come down and assist John’s battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Mornington Football Oval Ground Clubrooms, 1-6pm, $27.50, live music, raffles, silent auctions, Variety Club Bash cars. www.ticketebo.com.au/ johncrossin

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Carole Foster Studio Art Sale — Don’t miss this one-off opportunity to purchase original artwork by highly acclaimed Mornington Peninsula master artist Carole Foster, 10am-4pm or by appointment, 43 Rainer Ave, Dromana, www.carolefosterartist.com.au

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17

Fusion Australia Christmas Open Day — 2 Cumberland Drive, Mt Martha, 10am-2pm, market, animal farm, tours, food, live music, kids activities and more, come and meet the Fusion Mornington Peninsula team!

Peninsula Chamber Orchestra with guest conductor Ingrid Martin — All Saints Anglican Church, Rosebud 2pm, welcome the vibrancy of spring with an eclectic selection of orchestral music, tickets www.trybooking.com/459768

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 Dalywaters Wedding Open Day — Set within stunning rose gardens, enjoy the gorgeous chapel, meet with quality wedding suppliers and check out unique wedding ideas! 240 Bungower Rd, Mornington, 1-4pm, Angela 0422 508 332, www.dalywaters.com.au

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28

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Frankston Arts Centre Season 2020 Launch Night Frankston Arts Centre, 7pm, be the first to find out what’s coming up in 2020, 9784 1060, www.thefac.com.au

Winefolk presented by Red Hill Estate The Briars, Mt Martha, Ready for a day of wine, beer, food, good times and live music from The Cat Empire, The Beautiful Girls, Ash Grunwald, Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Sun Salute, tix at www.winefolk.com.au

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Frankston Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Spectacular — Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 7.30pm, ‘Raise the Roof’ by Michael Daugherty is a spectacular piece for solo timpani and orchestra, www.trybooking. com/BEENZ

Frankston Music Society presents Joy to the World: A Christmas Concert —

Frankston Music Society presents Joy to the World: A Christmas Concert — Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 2.30pm, join the Mornington Peninsula Chorale as they celebrate the festive season, tickets www.trybooking.com

UNTIL MONDAY NOVEMBER 25 Everywhen Artspace Regeneration — Established and emerging talents of Aboriginal art, a celebration of spring and the inheritors of tradition, 1/39 Cook St, Flinders, 10.30am4pm daily, 5989 0496

Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 7.30pm, join the Mornington Peninsula Chorale as they celebrate the festive season, tickets www.trybooking.com

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 Christmas Art Parade — Everywhen Artspace, 1/39 Cook St, Flinders, 2pm, unique art parade presentation of 50+ new works of Aboriginal art free event, bookings essential www.mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au, 5989 0496, www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

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health beauty fashion The first Glamorlicious event saw glamour galore on Thursday, October 3, from noon-4pm at Ranelagh Club in Mount Eliza. The successful event was beyond beautiful with fabulous raffle prizes from Peninsula businesses, attendees dressed to impress, and a flawless spring day. Product-filled goodie bags and bubbles on arrival out on the sunny deck meant the event started with a bang. The sold-out event was all thanks to organisers Lisa Walton, the publisher of Mornington Peninsula Magazine, and Erica Macpherson, semi-retired fashionista.

An impressive amount was raised from the raffle that saw attendees in awe at the 3m table covered in spectacular prizes. Money raised was donated to Rye’s World. Rye Johnson is an eight-year-old Peninsula boy battling life with cerebral palsy and undiagnosed regression. “It was lovely to meet Rye’s mum, Brooke Johnson, and present her with the donations,” said Erica.

Adrian Dickens, from Circa AD Jewels, delivered an informative presentation on Diana Princess of Wales - the jewels of a modern day princess and had a stylish collection of his creations on display for sale. Thank you also to Adrian’s commitment to donate 10 per cent of his sales from the day and any that transpired from the Glamorlicious event to Rye’s World.

Lady Fox was a vision of glam as she walked onto the dance floor in a pastel mint-green dress adorned in sparkling sequins and diamantes. Her voice captivated and encouraged everyone to join

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in on her rendition of Marilyn Monroe’s Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend. Her performance was ideal for the stylish beachside location that is the Ranelagh Club. The elegant venue boasts beautiful views of the bay from the deck. “We couldn’t have been more impressed with the attention of the staff, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure our day ran smoothly - and the food was delish and the Princess Di cocktails went down a treat,” said Lisa. “We wholeheartedly recommend Ranelagh for your next event.”

A huge thank you to the sponsors who joined Mornington Peninsula Magazine in providing goodie bag products, raffle prizes and support.

We couldn’t have done it without Mornington Chamber, The Secret Garden Mornington, Priceline Mornington, Lombard The Paper People, Lady Fox, Mornington Racing Club, Circa Ad Jewels, The Last Straw, Eccellenza – Made in Italy, Nicholas Lynch Real Estate, Ecopan Australia, Jetty Road Brewery, Amicas Hair Mornington, Chief’s Son Distillery, Underground Winery, Mornington Racing Club, Lip Religion, Be Fit Food, Woodman Estate, BnbPride, Steppin’ Out, KWD & Co., and

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And of course a sincere thank you to all of the amazing guests who joined us for a delicious and fun lunch. We’re so appreciative of your support.

We loved the day and we hope you did too!

After receiving such a positive response, we’ve already begun planning the next event. It’s set for March 2020 with a racing theme, and the date and venue will be confirmed soon. Watch this space! Sponsors and interested parties should contact Erica on 0427 762 695 or become a member at www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine. com.au/glamorlicious and you will be the first to know!

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Peninsula glams up: Glamorlicious launched with a bang on Thursday, October 3, at The Ranelagh Club, Mount Eliza. From noon-4pm, guests enjoyed bubbles and hors d’oeuvres by the bay before a performance by Lady Fox. This was followed by a two-course lunch, a fabulous raffle, goodie bags and a speech by Adrian Dickens, from Circa AD Jewels. Money was raised for eight-year-old cerebral palsy and undiagnosed sufferer Rye Johnson. After a sensational day of glamour, the next fun lunch is already being planned. Watch this space. Photos by Kate Sears Issue 96, NOVEMBER 2019

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Anny’s breathes new life into old treasures Do you have any old, outdated jewellery that you no longer like to wear? The team at Anny’s can create new, modern pieces from your worn-out jewellery. You have the freedom to create your own designs or leave it to Anny’s master designers and jewellers to make a special bespoke piece that’s unique to you.

As part of their remodelling service, they are able to remove the stones from your previous jewellery and clean them to perfection. Diamonds, no matter how old, will always shine brilliantly. All that’s left to do is think of a new piece of jewellery you would like to have, whether it be a ring, pendant, or bracelet.

Anny’s talented designers and jewellers can bring your dream piece to reality — “You imagine. We create.”

Check out the before and after transformation of a recent remodel Anny’s did for their client. Using her old jewellery Anny’s created a new modern engagement and wedding ring set.

Anny’s has some of the most talented jewellers within the industry. Harry Ozkoch, the owner of Anny’s, has lived and breathed jewellery since he was 16. Jewellery has been his life’s work with more than 40 years of experience. To Harry, jewellery is more than just a job, it’s his passion. He personally leads and oversees all jewellery work in the workshop to ensure each piece is created to the highest standard possible. Harry has a very simple rule that he abides by: don’t stop until the customer is absolutely happy.

The greatest joy for Harry is seeing the delight on the faces of his clients when they see his masterpieces and say, “Wow, is that really my jewellery?!”

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red residue. Using techniques such as microblading, which is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo technique implanting fine hair strokes that lasts for up to three years, Just Brows Ink delivers the luscious brows you’ve always wanted. They’re also located in a gorgeous new home-based studio that offers other services such as combination brows (hair stroke and shading) and Elleebana henna brows too.

Book online now for their spring/summer specials or for a consultation to discuss the right brows for you. They know what they’re doing!

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blue light protection Main Street Eyecare has been focusing recently on blue light and the products it stocks to reduce its customers’ exposure to this harmful light. With our increasing use of smartphones, tablets and computer screens, there is mounting concern over the effects of exposure to blue light, otherwise known as HEV (high-energy visible) light.

Blue light is also emitted by the sun, LED lightbulbs and other high-efficiency indoor lighting and can damage the retina due to its ability to penetrate the eye more deeply than other UV rays. HEV light passes through both the cornea and lens and is a contributing factor to the eye strain that is commonly experienced

by users of these devices. Overexposure also suppresses the hormones that help us sleep restfully.

Main Street Eyecare currently offers a special package with quality handmade acetate frames and Shamir Blue zero™ lenses custom-made with or without your prescription. These are not just generic lenses with a blue lightinhibiting coating; they are custom-made with the protection embedded into the lens, which significantly reduces the transmission of harmful blue light.

Visit the store for a demonstration and to view Main Street Eyecare’s full range.

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Improving health with a dash of salt therapy Eileen from Effective Hypnotherapy has created and trademarked salt therapy hypnosis.

It is one of the most exciting developments in helping people improve their health, well-being and self-image.

You might be thinking “Does it work?” Yes, more than 3000 scientific studies have proven the efficiency of hypnosis, and Eileen has combined this skill with the incredible healing benefits of the salt room, which can help with sleep, anxiety, moods, allergies, coughs, skin conditions and so much more.

Eileen is converting her Dromana base office into a salt room to help people quit smoking, quit sugar and lose weight, as well as those suffering from insomnia and anxiety.

Book your amazing salt therapy session now. For more information, phone Eileen on 0402 759 974.

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Open your eyes to a great deal To celebrate the arrival of spring and summer, Vince La Rocca is offering 50 per cent off the lenses on a second pair of glasses — so why not use this towards a pair of prescription sunglasses?

It is imperative that your eyes are protected from UV rays, which can cause harmful eye disease. With more than 600 frames to choose from, Vince La Rocca will not only help you find the perfect pair to suit your image, lifestyle and budget but will also ensure they are the perfect fit. Vince La Rocca’s vast range of frames is unique because they are all personally selected to make sure there is always an extensive choice of colours, shapes and sizes available for every taste.

Metal frames are making a comeback after many years, and Vince La Rocca’s range can provide an elegant modern look. If you prefer to stand out from the crowd, Vince La Rocca does stock more edgy styles too.

This fantastic half-price offer closes on January 31. Vince La Rocca looks forward to seeing you in store soon.

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“Endermologie is a non-invasive mechanical massage which feels amazing on the skin, leaving it feeling rejuvenated and smoother after just one treatment,” says Peninsula Endermologie owner Niamh Hislop. “However, we recommend a course of treatments to achieve significant results, so best to book in sooner rather than later as this time of year always gets very busy.”

Book your free consultation online today.

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Because life is a playing field The Sports Injury Clinic is a multidisciplinary allied health organisation dedicated to providing injury and preventative health care advice so you can reach the best possible health and fitness outcomes. Its mission is to provide a proactive approach to achieve answers and results specific to each individual.

But just because the word ‘sport’ is in its name doesn’t mean you need a sports-related injury to come to TSIC. Over the years, TSIC has treated athletes, their friends and their families, and it encourages the community to stay active, strong and prevent injuries from happening in the first place. However, because life is a playing field, TSIC understands that injuries can also happen in everyday life. You might have hurt your back carrying boxes while moving house; maybe you twisted an ankle stepping on the kids’ toys; your hand and wrist hurts after spending the day gardening; or perhaps you’ve got a sore neck after waking up on the wrong side of the bed.

Whether you’re suffering from a sports injury or through one of life’s little mishaps, TSIC has a variety of services — including Pilates, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, Myotherapy and massage — to help you recover, build strength and reach your personal best.

The TSIC team are dedicated to delivering top-quality treatment and value the strong relationships they build with their clients. To find out more or to book your appointment to prevent or treat an everyday injury, contact them today.

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Working out is made simple at KX Pilates. The revolutionary body-toning and fast-paced workout means that you train smarter, not longer. At KX Pilates the team delivers a high-intensity body-toning power workout in just 50 minutes.

At both locations in Mornington and Frankston you’ll find loyal client-turned-owner and trainer Kat Gallucci. Kat chose to get involved in KX to help inspire and motivate others to be the best they can be physically and mentally. Get motivated for summer by taking advantage of their introductory offer — $50 for five classes.

“I find that people who attend the first session will then attend all five and become hooked,” said

Kat. “We have eight instructors who come from different backgrounds, so every class is different. All abilities and ages are welcome with no previous experience required.”

The dynamic reformer Pilates class will increase your flexibility, coordination and balance. KX Pilates fuses elements of traditional reformer Pilates with cardio and endurance training to achieve their high-intensity workout.

“Just give it a go,” said Kat. “It’s easily picked up and our small class sizes mean that everyone gets the attention they require.”

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DEFINE YOURSELF Book a dynamic reformer Pilates class at one of our KX studios and define yourself this week. Reserve your place online or contact us for more info.

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No vein, no pain with Doctor Vein Just the mention of varicose vein treatment can conjure up disturbing thoughts of vein ‘stripping’, major surgery and extended hospital stays.

Thankfully, times have changed and long gone are the days of painful surgery to remove unwanted and uncomfortable veins. Just ask Dr Ganesha Param — known to his patients as Dr Gan — who operates out of a stateof-the-art vein treatment facility in Frankston that champions the non-surgical removal of varicose and spider veins.

“Varicose and spider veins unfortunately don’t discriminate and can affect both

men and women of all ages,” Dr Gan said. “Influencers can be hormones, work environments, pregnancy and genes, to name a few. The great news is that treatment doesn’t need to result in lengthy recoveries and time off work or ongoing commitments. We find that many patients are unaware of the latest options available and how effective they are in treating varicose veins.”

The Doctor Vein clinic is situated at 7 Winifred St, Frankston. To discuss your treatment options and book an initial consultation, please phone 9781 0646 or email info@doctorvein.com.au. No referral is required.

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Dry needling for drug-free pain relief

For many people, the prospect of having a needle is a scary one — let alone voluntarily having many needles at one time. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is here to tell you that rather than causing discomfort, there are needles that can actually relieve you of pain.

Dry needling is a technique that involves using needles to stimulate the body’s own pain relief system without using drugs. Its origin is in acupuncture, where fine needles have been used for 2000 years to move the flow of energy — or chi — in the body. In the West it was not until 1938 that the ancient technique was first adapted to modern neurophysiology concepts.

Today, medical doctors and other health professionals throughout the world are using dry needling effectively and extensively. A dry needling therapist with a sound background knowledge in

anatomy and neurophysiology is very effective at treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Dry needling is a complementary treatment that brings unique benefits for the patient.

For some people there is some mystery and even scepticism around

complementary treatments, but in competent hands it is quick and safe with many benefits.

Dry needling treatment is available at Active Health & Wellbeing at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital, offering access to specialist allied health services without the need for a referral*:

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Physiotherapy Exercise physiology Occupational therapy Hydrotherapy Dietitian Speech pathology Women’s and men’s health specialists Occupational therapy driving assessments For appointments and further information, phone 9788 3331. Flexible payment options are available, private health insurance extras, self-funding or services provided under a GPMP* or TCA* are eligible for a Medicare rebate. *A referral from a general practitioner is required to access chronic disease management services under a general practitioner management plan or team care arrangements.

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Off and racing: It’s a fair bet the residents of Beleura Village were the envy of punters everywhere when they got to dress up in their race day finery and spend time with the Melbourne Cup on October 3 as part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. Photos by Tanya Fry

Hello Palooza: The first familyfriendly Peninsula Palooza was held at the Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, October 5, from noon until 8pm. It celebrated the best independent producers of craft beer, cider, wine and spirits on the Peninsula. With artisan food, master classes, kids’ entertainment, and independent music, young and old had a lovely day on the grassy knoll.

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Fiona’s area of expertise is injectables. “The whole face must be taken into consideration; it must be harmonious,” she says. “Sometimes I am simply augmenting lips but frequently I am considering agerelated restoration, which is multi-faceted. Changes in skin, bone and fat loss and facial proportions all need to be considered.”

Fiona’s practice is located at 60 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, where she is supported by cosmetic injectable nurse Tara and dermal clinicians Peta and Jayde, who

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are available for skin consultations and a variety of skin treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and skin needling.

Fiona’s approach is holistic and tailored to each patient’s budget, goals and lifestyle. “Skin quality is integral to getting a good result with injectables. We aim to educate patients in quality skin care and treatment which is not complicated and is time-efficient, whether your skin concern is acne, pigmentation, rosacea or age-related.”

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Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to

by Stephanie Johnson

Aries:

Looking back is not your usual modus operandi. You are a ‘go forward at full throttle’ type of person. Nevertheless, this month is about looking over your shoulder just to make sure that you are not dragging matters from the past along with you now.

Taurus:

When the Sun moves into Scorpio, your opposing Sign, then other people become the focus. It is time to negotiate your way through tricky waters within a key personal or business partnership. Strategy, tact and an intimate understanding of the issues involved are called for this month.

Gemini: Lifestyle matters are the forefront this month.

This means everything that you do on a daily basis. As the saying goes, habits form behaviour, behaviour forms character. What habits do you need to change? Do you need to eat more healthily? Exercise more? Tidy your living or work space?

Cancer: It is time to access your inner child. What

does that mean? Play, fun, freefalling without a care in the world. Think creatively. What can you do that is fulfilling in the freest sense of the word? If someone gave you a million dollars, what would you do with your time?

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Sagittarius:

This time of the year is usually one in which you need to get your house in order. This can mean anything from tidying and redecorating to repairing and renovating. Your house, and perhaps also your housemates, need attention. Family comes first this month.

November is often a time during which the Archers of the Zodiac need to slow their pace and recharge the batteries ready for another gallop forward. This year is no different. Like many of your Zodiacal colleagues, you need to re-evaluate your activities. You need to assess your priorities.

Your ruling planet Mercury has turned Retrograde, indicating that this is a month during which you may have second thoughts about many areas of your life, but most particularly matters connected to your immediate neighbourhood and relatives, such as siblings.

You need to soften, rather than lower, your standards.

Self-development continues to be a theme as the planets Pluto and Saturn wend their way slowly through your Zodiac Sign without any indication of relief yet. The trick is to keep your eye on the end game.

Your endurance pays dividends in the near future when lucky Jupiter moves into your Sign.

you ask yourself what people, projects and plans are worthwhile. This gives you the impetus to discard what is no longer worthy and to move forward with a lighter load. By November 25 you are ready to leap forward in many areas.

recognition for your achievements in your professional life or in a group or club. It is possible that you are promoted at work, or to an office bearer’s role in a club.

Make the most of the recognition to further your own professional goals.

Virgo:

Libra: November starts with a little self-reflection as

Scorpio:

November sees a boost in your personal income, which in turn sees you focus on your own health and happiness. The planets are lined up in a way that suggests meaningful exchanges boost your self-esteem and financial health. Careful planning at the start of the month heralds success by the end.

Capricorn:

Aquarius: Your status improves. You receive

Pisces:

At long last the planet Neptune — to which all Pisceans are linked — is turning direct, heralding happier times. A dreamer at heart, you can now move forward with a plan or project that is close to your heart.

This may be connected to the arts, philanthropy or spiritual pursuits.

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Eight strategies for the social season Summer is the most social season of the year. The days are longer, which means more time for barbecues, social gatherings and weekends of entertaining — not to mention the Christmas party season. The average Australian gains 3-4kg over this period.

However, you may feel relieved to know that adapting these eight habits can help prevent this from occurring.

Hydrate:

Plan ahead:

Stay active:

When going to a restaurant, download the menu and choose your meal before the event. This will help you stick to your healthy choice rather than feeling overwhelmed by unhealthy choices when you’re hungry.

Offer to bring a plate:

This will help you avoid feeling hungry by sipping on water throughout the event.

Alcohol: If you choose to drink, limit your intake and choose low kilojoule drinks. Consider halving your alcoholic portion and alternating your alcoholic beverages with water.

Keep yourself busy: Take a moment to appreciate the company you are with rather than focusing on the food.

Combine your event with a game of basketball, cricket or lawn bowls, have a dance or help with the catering and cleaning up.

Allow yourself to enjoy an offer if you want to:

Bring along a healthy platter loaded with non-starchy vegetables like celery, carrots, cucumber and capsicum, along with a salsa dip or homemade tzatziki.

Remember, your event is just one event and is not going to sabotage all the good choices you make around the event or in the lead-up to the event.

Avoid going to events hungry:

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)

Have a healthy snack or small meal before the event. This will help you avoid overeating and being tempted by party foods.

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Big ideas germinate from small Peninsula office

They say never judge a book by its cover, and in this instance I’d agree. Behind a glass door there’s an unassuming desk and behind that unassuming desk is a man with a mission who jumps up and strides towards me with his arm outstretched ready to shake hands. This is a smallish office filled with books, model airplanes and mementos from travelling through China — but what’s going on behind this scene is big.

The man greeting me is the chief executive of an innovative company that specialises in developing nutraceuticals and new technologies in collaboration with worldwide partners. This is Mornington man Alistair Cumming. He introduced and developed products containing glucosamine for osteoarthritis. This new company, Gretals, is developing novel diagnostics utilising artificial intelligence to analyse parasites that will allow identification of ova, larvae and microbes accurately in minutes rather than days, and quite amazingly it has found a species of Australian flora that could help in the fight against neuro-degenerative diseases — in particular, Alzheimer’s.

Alistair explains: “Nature is the world’s greatest scientist. I have been told that I’m rather persistent.

I’ve had numerous knockbacks, but if you believe in something you’ve got to keep going and resist those that would discourage you. We’ve identified species of Australian flora that contain a variety of beneficial compounds — flavanones. We set out to find compounds to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock feed.

Over 80 per cent of all antibiotics produced are fed to healthy animals.

Through continued R&D this has led to isolating a compound from a specific species that has benefits

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for neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and respiratory conditions. We have engaged scientists to validate these developments, so in the meantime we are growing plantations to enable the extraction of these compounds to be added into functional foods, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical applications.”

While Alistair was at a conference in New Zealand in 1978, a leading academic made a profound statement.

“He said, ‘The way that antibiotics are used in livestock feed will contribute towards a potential antibiotic resistance problem’. Since that day, much to my wife’s chagrin, I resisted eating poultry and began a quest to find a way to replace antibiotics. I’ve always gravitated towards finding alternative solutions and have spent my working life building relationships with partners who are like-minded. I’ve also had an interest in allergens and worked with the School of Botany at Melbourne University, which has led to working with other highly respected leaders in their fields within several universities and institutes.

“We’ve got real skin in the game now,” he continues. “Our researchers are the recipients of a three-year Australian Research Council grant and the farm where we are growing this specific native flora is up and running. I’m up there — regional Victoria — every 10 days and work seven days a week from 7am until 6pm but I know we’re on to something great. We have Mornington Peninsula investors on board and international interest. This discovery could create a completely new industry. Imagine if farmers were growing this flora across the country, what it would mean economically for Australia; what it would mean for sufferers of these debilitating diseases.”

Imagine indeed, and all this is being generated from a small unassuming office on the Mornington Peninsula.

Who would have thought?

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You don’t last 50 years in business without being extremely good at what you do.

By combining top-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service, Atlas Webster has not only survived in the fiercely competitive field of heating and cooling, it has positively thrived.

Atlas Webster is a family owned and run business servicing the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s southeast and has a simple philosophy: treat customers as you would your friends and family. To this day, its customers are at the forefront of everything it does, and it wouldn’t have it any other way.

This trusted approach has resulted in Atlas Webster becoming an industry leader when it comes to providing high-quality heating and cooling solutions to both domestic and commercial customers. It prides itself on its long-standing reputation of quality, service and trust, and these values are instilled in every member of the team — past, present, and future.

From installing new heating and cooling systems to servicing on all types of heating and cooling equipment and repairing your systems as quickly as possible, Atlas Webster is the go-to specialist for all your heating and cooling needs. Whether you’re building a house, renovating or extending an existing property; or whether you’re a property manager, business owner, investor, tenant or body corporate, Atlas Webster works with all major brands and offers a complete service from installation to maintenance and repairs.

Peninsula winters can be bitterly cold and our summers scorching hot. Keep your residential or commercial property perfect all year round with Atlas Webster.

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With Christmas just around the corner, now is the ideal time for businesses to start preparing their seasonal cards and calendars.

At Digital Reprographics, you’re welcome to personalise designs from their range of Christmas cards or design your own. The cards are printed on quality thick 310gsm artboard card stock in full colour and include your message and logo. All of their cards are made with paper from certified and sustainably managed forests.

For the season of giving, you can’t go past their exclusive range of charity Christmas cards. Here you can choose from an extensive selection of attractive designs with each card either supporting the Heart Foundation, National Breast Cancer Foundation or the Children’s Cancer Institute. Or why not get your brand on a calendar — it’s very advantageous for businesses.

KATE SEARS DIGITAL REPROGRAPHICS A: Shop 2, 415-417 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9781 0073 W: www.digitalreprographics.com.au FB: digitalreprographics INSTA: digitalreprographics

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We can also custom design and print your corporate Christmas Cards.

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Constructive legal advice

As a Frankston resident, Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice in Sandringham to provide accessibility for clients from the city, bayside and the Peninsula. With qualifications in building and law — B.Build (RMIT) and LL.B (Hons University of London) — Kelvin’s advice is complemented by his building experience and his understanding of the needs of clients from the building and construction industry.

Kelvin is a key part of Melbourne’s projects and dispute resolution fraternity, a member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and editor of its newsletter for more than nine years, and a regular judge for the Master Builders Association’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards.

Kelvin regularly provides a legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts. He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims.

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Designed to propel your business LogoLogix has evolved from Priscilla’s many years in the creative and advertising arena, where she has been recognised by her industry in winning national and international awards for illustration, design and her catalogue work.

Her breadth of experience spans from being a creative director heading up some of Melbourne’s largest advertising agencies creative departments through to running her own successful business. Her expertise includes illustrating and designing stamps for Australia Post and designing some of Australia’s iconic packaging and corporate identities. With this experience underpinning LogoLogix, clients receive a service 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.

Feel free to contact Priscilla for an appointment on 9598 6995 or visit www.logologix.com.au LOGOLOGIX A: Suite 13a, 18-34 Station St, Sandringham T: 9598 6995 W: www.logologix.com.au FB: Logo Logix

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Donna Cartwright, from Mums Supporting Families In Need, has been named the 2019 Impact Volunteering Volunteer of the Year. Donna was the winner of the Community Service category in addition to earning the $1000 prize for her volunteer organisation as the overall winner.

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Top volunteer makes a huge impact Also recognised were Ian Cuthbertson, from Australian Radio Rescue Service, in the Seniors category and Hannah Swinnerton, from the Speak Up for Change Campaign, in the Youth category. All have made significant contributions to the Frankston community through their tireless volunteer work.

A local not-for-profit supporting hundreds of families, Mums Supporting Families In Need is a fully volunteer-run charity providing Melbourne’s most disadvantaged families with vital material aid so that no child goes without the essentials.

The annual Impact Volunteering Volunteer of the Year Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the valuable contributions that volunteers make in the community and who often give so much of their own time and resources. To find out more about how you can volunteer in the Frankston community, contact the Impact Volunteering referral desk on 9770 6492, email info@impactvolunteering.org.au or visit www.impactvolunteering.org.au Ian Cuthbertson, Frankston City Mayor Michael O’Reilly, Donna Cartwright, Hannah Swinnerton, and Impact Volunteering chairman Craig Stephens.

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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 NOVEMBER 2 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, 2257-2319 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green 7am-2pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 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.

The Creators Market: Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong, 9am-2pm, free entry & parking, coffee, wine, cider, food trucks, 40+ stalls, designers, creators, bakers & makers, www.thecreatorsmarket.com. au SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10 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 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

Emu Plains Market: Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring Racecourse, Coolart Rd, Balnarring, 9am-2pm Mornington Racecourse Twilight Craft: Racecourse Rd 3-8pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 Point Nepean Portsea Market: Portsea Quarantine Station, 9am-2pm, $5 parking 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 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 Dromana Community Market: Fourth Saturday of month, 8am-1.30pm, no entry fee, 359 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, in parklands behind information centre.

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

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 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 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 Little Beauty Market in conjunction with Frankston Festival of Lights: Beauty Park, Frankston, 5-10pm, www. littlebeautymarket.com.au Rosebud Trash N Treasure Market: Fifth Saturday of the month, Rosebud Primary School, 7.30am til noon The 5th Saturday Market: Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea, 10am-3pm

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WE'RE BACK FOR ANOTHER SUMMER SERIES. SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH [NOV - JAN]

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The Creators Market, which is held on the second Saturday of the month, is back at Dromana Estate on November 9 from 9am-2pm for its locally loved outdoor boutique summer market. As always, expect a variety of high-quality Australian creators, makers, bakers and designers.

There’ll be food trucks onsite and a delicious selection of beer, wine, cider and spirits available, all from Peninsula breweries and distilleries. Bring along a picnic blanket and grab yourself a spot in the sun while you enjoy the market atmosphere, with live acoustic music by Meg & Paul (@megandpaul_) kicking off at 10.30am.

The Creators Market is a free-entry, free-parking and pet-friendly event that’s suitable for the whole family.

For more information on how to book a stall, visit www. thecreatorsmarket.com.au or follow the market on Instagram @thecreatorsmarket

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We know you’ve been waiting for it and now it’s here! Strawberry picking season has begun so now’s the time to gather family and friends together and head to one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most popular attractions — Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm.

This is something fun to do whether solo, with the family or as a couple. As one of Australia’s largest producer of

strawberries, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm has been bringing smiles to enthusiastic strawberry pickers for years and this season is set to get everyone grinning with a range of fun programs for the kids on offer and lots of strawberry picking and kids’ activities available As a producer of 16 million punnets of juicy red strawberries a year, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm prides itself on being committed to sustainable practices and using organic farming methods where possible. It also proudly delivers a fresh summer café menu that

will include all your favourite menu items plus some very popular sweet treats such as waffles. Yes, you read it here — waffles will be available throughout summer too.

All the ice-creams are made in-house, while the strawberry sorbet and ice-cream are standout selections made fresh from the earth to you. Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm will have a new range of ice-cream flavours this summer, including vegan ice-cream.

Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm’s u-pick is a great way of getting out in the fresh air with friends to sample some of the stellar produce the Peninsula has to offer.

Pre-picked and packed strawberries and raspberries plus blueberries are ready to go for those who don’t want to pick their own, plus there’s freeze-dried strawberries that are great all year round.

Your strawberry cravings are satisfied for just $25 for a family of two adults and two children, $10 an adult and $5 a child. Yum! SUNNY RIDGE STRAWBERRY FARM A: 244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge T: 5989 4500 W: www.sunnyridge.com.au FB: sunnyridgestrawberryfarm INSTA: sunnyridgestrawberryfarm

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How good is pizza! It’s carbloaded, cheese-filled, and satisfying. It comes in so many variations with extensive menus that leave the choice of what to order even more challenging — thank goodness there’s the option to go half-and-half.

Whether you’re after a traditional Napolitano or a somewhat Americanised pie, we can all agree that pizza is a food that pleases everyone. Remove the anchovies, add extra jalapenos, make it vegetarian or get the Supreme — you can make it your own and that’s why it’s the go-to meal to keep everyone happy. Perhaps the party gets vocal as guests have a fun argument over the age-old question: “Does pineapple really belong on pizza?” Then there’s our other favourite: “Do you eat it with your hands or a knife and fork?” It’s up to you, and that’s the beauty of it.

First you’ve got the Napolitano pizza that originated in Naples. It’s a type of pizza that is prepared with simple and fresh ingredients: a basic dough, raw tomatoes or passata, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil — plenty of olive oil.

There’s no fancy toppings allowed here.

In fact, its defining characteristic is that there is often more sauce than cheese.

It then leaves the middle of the pie a little soggy despite being cooked at very high temperatures for no more than 90 seconds. Then to eat it, it’s said you fold the slices lengthways and eat them like that with your hands, starting at the point of the triangle.

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Then there’s the American-style pizzas that have a thicker base with a larger variety of toppings, including olives, pepperoni, chicken, beef, egg, onion and more. The pizza craze was said to hit the US around the time hamburgers and fast-food chains gained momentum, so it’s not surprising that the style became so much more — from pizzas that were laden with toppings and deliciously lavish

to deep-dish and cheese-stuffed crusts.

Now, back to the ever-so-polarising pizza topping: pineapple. Sam Panopoulos was born in Greece and moved to Canada at 20. In 1962 he decided to put pineapple on pizza to attract customers to one of his Ontario-based restaurants. Yep, all of you pineapple-on-pizza haters can blame Canada — or Greece. It really depends

how you look at it. So Hawaii is owed an apology — it didn’t make the first Hawaiian pizza after all.

OK, we know you’re all craving pizza now, so how convenient that our guide to the best pizzas on the Peninsula can be found right here.

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At SiSCo, you’ll find that the flavours are every bit as big as the welcome. All the usual menu favourites are here - including pizzas that fly out of the oven - as well as a specials board that changes weekly to showcase the very best of the season’s fresh produce.

Zero95 Pizza Bar provides a little taste of Naples. Zero95’s mouthwatering pizzas have been transporting customers to southern Italy through the taste of traditional neapolitan pizza and pasta for more than a year now. The Dromana store is the sister of its flagship Doncaster East venue, which was awarded the title of the World’s Best Pizza in 2016. There is no stopping Zero95 now as it takes over the Mornington Peninsula one pizza at a time.

Home-style Italian cooking is head chef and co-owner Daniel Mastramico’s forte, and it’s reflected in the menu through his modern take on traditional rustic dishes. Coowners Anthony Biviano and Jim Mavrogiannis, alongside general manager and co-owner Domenic Butera, deliver an authentic slice of southern Italian cuisine. The 450C red gum wood-fired pizza oven along with the San Marzano tomatoes flown in from Naples and used to make the traditional neapolitan sauce have the pizzas bursting with flavour.

ZERO95 PIZZA BAR Opening hours: daily noon-late A: 199-201 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana T: 5981 9186 www.zero95.com.au

SiSCo is GF-friendly, fully licensed and BYO (wine only) and good value. Everyone’s welcome, so bring your friends and bring your family. It’s open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm for take-away (pick-up only) and from 5.30pm for dine-in - and reservations are recommended.

SISCO PIZZA RESTAURANT A: 2113 Point Nepean Road, Rye T: 5985 3967 www.siscopizza.com.au

Woodfire Pizza Co are handcrafting thin-crust artisan pizzas in their wood-fired oven. This is no conveyor belt production line. Each pizza is given individual attention in the oven to ensure they are ‘Bellissimo’. There’s an impressive list of 23 gourmet pizzas as well as five traditional options — and you can build your own if that tickles your tastebuds.

“The key is managing the temperatures in the wood-fired oven,” said owner Stuart, “and also having the ability to monitor each pizza that’s in the oven. We are able to cook several at a time but you have to keep an eye on each one — less than 30 seconds can change it all.”

It’s an art and he’s got it down pat. Sure it can be slower than other methods, but the unique process draws customers from all over the Peninsula and Bayside. After taking over as head pizzaiolo and owner three months ago, Stuart says the 24-seat restaurant has weekly specials that are ideal for those regular date nights or family outings.

The licensed venue is open from 5.30pm and offers wine, pre mixed spirits and beer all at affordable prices. There’s plenty of parking and home delivery is available.

WOODFIRE PIZZA CO A: 2/209 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington T: 5975 4359 www.woodfirepizzaco.com.au

Shane Mahon, Tammy Gunn and Lana Whybrow are hard at work in the kitchen.

“I would never win an award for not loving pizza!” — Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson What is it about pizza that consumes us with such addictive zeal? We can eat cold pizza for breakfast, share a pizza for lunch with a friend and order 30 pizzas for a work party — all in the same day. And the simplest, yet most prolific, arguably the most satisfying is the humble margherita.

Dough. Tomato. Cheese. Basil. Salt. Oil. The variations are infinite. San Marzano vs cherry tomatoes vs napoli sauce. Fior di latte vs buffalo mozzarella vs bocconcini. Whole leaf vs chopped basil. Rock salt before cooking vs after cooking. And on and on! Who’s right?

Who’s wrong? Honestly, we think our pizzas are amazing! Come try one or all of our glorious pizzas at The Deck est 2013. Garlic, margherita, meatlovers, pumpkin, capricciosa or mexicana.

Viva la pizza!

THE DECK A: 2-4 Davey St, Frankston T: 9783 1003 www.thedeckbar.net.au

Sometimes the last thing you want to do at the end of a long day is cook dinner, so why not let Vinnies Pizza Boys in Mount Eliza do all the work for you? This well-loved Mount Eliza eatery has been owned and operated by the same family for 18 years and the word is the food just gets better.

Creating delicious Italian dishes made from fresh, premium quality produce since 2001, Vinnies Pizza Boys has grown from their pizza takeaway and delivery roots to offer delicious in-house dining services and easy online ordering capabilities. All you need to do is log on to www.vinniespizzaboys.com to order some of the best pizza and pasta around, which will be delivered straight to your door — but there’s lots more for your tastebuds to explore, including fresh oysters, South Gippsland eye fillet and lobster and prawn ravioli too.

This summer Vinnies Pizza Boys will be offering Christmas-inspired fare including lobster, plum pudding, ribs and roasts. They’ll also have an outdoor bar ready to go for Gig on the Green in February. Cheers!

VINNIES PIZZA BOYS A: 57-59 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza T: 9787 4111 www.vinniespizzaboys.com

The history of New York-style pizza began with the opening of America’s first Napoletana pizzeria, Lombardi’s, by Gennaro Lombardi in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Manhattan in 1905.

Over the past 100 years the traditional Napoletana Pizza evolved into the New York-style pizza with varieties that reflected the vast ethnic diversity of the city. With classics such as the Mexicana and Americana, New York had made its mark on traditional pizza.

At Wall St Pizza Co, we celebrate the fusion of traditional Napoletana Pizza and New York City diversity, serving old-school pizza, pasta, steak, tapas and more. We use ‘00’ flour and twice proof our dough over 48-72 hours to produce a traditional napoletan base. We then use only premium fresh produce to give you a taste sensation with every bite.

You can enjoy our menu dine-in at our vintage New York-style venue, take away, or delivered to your door.

Wall St Pizza Co. We think inside the box.

WALL ST PIZZA CO A: 19 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza T: 9787 9400 www.wallstpizzaco.com.au

Fontalina provides the ultimate Italian dining experience, serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza and classic Italian dishes that are cooked the traditional way inside wood-fired ovens. All the dough is made in-house and hand-stretched by skilled Italian chefs who deliver superb Italian food to be enjoyed and shared with family and friends.

The focus on delivering beautiful flavours, delicately combined with generous quantities is what makes Fontalina’s pizzas an absolute standout. Each pizza is manually turned in the oven for total cooking perfection, and the house-made gluten-free pizza bases have attracted a cult following.

You will be tempted by such classic mouthwatering Italian dishes as bresaola, lasagna, wood-fired scampi, wood-fired octopus and delicious fish specials. Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for and the desserts are simply amazing!

FONTALINA A: Shop 8, 2-8 Tulum Village, Russell St, Balnarring T: 5983 1830 www.fontalina.com

What can we say to you about our pizza? You be the judge.

The pizza is a savoury dish of Italian origin, consisting of toppings that suit the guest’s appetite. The most important part of making a pizza is getting the dough right.

The artisan guidance to our team is that of more than 45 years in the industry; we deliver that into your palate with the perfect crunch.

Anyone can make pizza, but the skills that are required to make the perfect pizza come from behind the scenes with artisan skill, Italian origins, passion, and the perfect culture.

Crispy crust, bubbling cheese, savoury tomato sauce, prawns, grilled zucchini, red onions, garlic topped with basil, a drizzle of virgin olive oil, and you’re in the mood for a feast — but it’s also the perfect shareable feast because it’s pretty much humankind’s agreed-upon favourite food.

Pizza is a serious Italian business and if you love it, you must try ours. Sorrento Trattoria is the pizza place where traditional and gourmet pizzas are at your appetite’s service.

SORRENTO TRATTORIA A: 20 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento T: 5984 5655 www.sorrentotrattoria.com.au

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food wine produce Fishing for life, love and family Love. Love of family. Love of food and love of fishing! Stephano ‘Steve’ Falconieri is a family man who loves to sit on the water and feel his dinghy sway from side to side with the tide. Feel it wash his worries away out into the vast endless sky. Born in a tiny fishing village in Sicily, where his father Leo made a living out of angling, this Mount

Martha resident has the salt of the ocean in his blood. His father would sometimes be away from home for a month fishing for tuna, swordfish and yellowfin while his mother Carmella would stay on shore looking after the family. Tending to the children, three sisters and a brother, waiting for the catch of the day to roll in from somewhere out there on the horizon.

Steve explains: “It was hard work. Sometimes my father would come home without a catch and there were only lentils, chickpeas, beans and bread. My mother used to lock up the food and say, ‘When your dad comes home there’ll be food on the table’, but that wasn’t always true. I used to love going fishing with him when I was a child. I didn’t go on the overnight trips, but we’d leave at 4 or 5 in the afternoon and stay out fishing until midnight. He was the head chef in the Navy and was a great cook. He fished by the clouds, the sun, the stars and the moon. He could tell what kind of fish he’d catch by which way the wind was blowing. When there was a haze around the moon he knew the catch would be good.”

Leo and Carmella rented a house in Sandringham when they first came to Australia, then moved to Hampton and finally settled in Moorabbin. The fifth child came along and Steve’s passion for fishing continued. “I was the only boy with four sisters. I went fishing every weekend with my uncle Frank in his dinghy and dropped the handline in. I was always in a boat. We fished in Flinders, Portsea and over to Queenscliff. I used to catch flounder with a torch and spear with a mate. We’d take the battery out of the car to charge the torch and dive for abalone in the late ‘50s when you still could.

I remember swimming in Hampton once and a three-foot shark was circling me. I grabbed it by the tail and threw it back into the sea. As soon as I was 18 my dad said, ‘You had better get a towbar’.

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“I used to go fishing for flathead and garfish every night after work by myself. My wife Concetta (Connie) and I built this house in Mount Martha in 1996 and my father would come fishing with me in the bay. We raised eight children here. Dad was almost 91 years old when we fished together for the last time. We caught 20 calamari out in the bay and Connie cooked his last meal.”

Steve stopped fishing solo about five years ago because you never know what might happen when you’re over 70. He now divides his time between tending his magnificent garden, which has 12 fruit trees, potatoes, broad beans, tomatoes, peas, silverbeet, herbs, a fig tree, grapes — you get the drift — and fishing with his son-in-law Leonardo, who is now learning the ropes. Steve knows all the reefs in Mount Martha and still loves to cook stuffed mussels while Connie makes stuffed calamari and profiteroles with fresh cream in the kitchen. We partake of the latter with coffee while gazing out to Port Phillip Bay in the distance until my time is up.

From fishing to fresh food plucked from the garden, Steve and Connie are what family is all about: sticking together while floating through the ocean of life. You never know what you might catch, right?

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The team at Mornington Peninsula Magazine were invited to taste test the exciting new menu at Red Gum BBQ in Red Hill. A feast of amazing southern style American BBQ cuisine awaited us at Australia’s largest craft beer and southern-style BBQ venue. The venture was born from a fusion of traditional family recipes that originally began as a food truck.

Red Bum BBQ is a big venue that caters for big appetites. Meat is their thing.

They know it, they love it, and they do it well – really well. Using only free range and grass-fed meat and smoking it using traditional Southern-style methods and Australian native hardwoods is what makes them a taste sensation. All of the delectable meat at Red Gum BBQ is cooked well in advance of you ordering it, from 6 to 16 hours ahead of time.

To start we shared St Bernard’s Free Range Pulled Pork. This dish included a pork shoulder which had been smoked for 12 hours before being topped with Red Gum BBQ’s Carolina finishing sauce.

Joining this entrée was Cape Grim Grass Fed Beef Brisket, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Hand Cut Fries, Sweet Cornbread, and Garlic & Dill Pickle. It was a delight to

try a little of every tantalising dish, and we recommended you visit this go-to destination with a large group so you can order big and try a little bit of everything – it’s all so delicious.

Our American style dinner continued with tasty mains. The St Louis Free Range Pork Ribs were a hit, the five hour smoked pork ribs were accompanied by homemade Kansas City style sauce. Another Southern Classic the Shrimp & Grits, included smoked prawn cutlets and creamy grits, lemon and herbs – it was the perfect dish to be enjoyed alongside Buffalo Chicken Wings and Hand Cut Fries. Next time we’ll be making a point to try the other sides like Brisket Chilli Cheese Fries, Caesar Salad and Smoked Eggplant.

This unique family friendly venue that was once a truck mechanic’s garage in Red Hill, is now an attractive, trendy and inviting destination. It boasts a recycled timber bar with a selection of Mornington Peninsula’s finest wines and Victorian craft beers on tap. With drinks served in traditional Ball Mason Jars, this hip communal dining space is designed to bring people together. We’ll be back soon – very soon!

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38 South Bar Cafe is the place to be this summer if you’re searching for delicious dining and a vibe that oozes seaside groove.

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Yes, it’s the spot for family and friends to while away the time over great coffee, fresh food or a vino from Mornington Peninsula wineries — but it is much more than that. It also delivers the goods for end-of-year celebrations with a multiple course-sharing menu that rocks. Think assorted sliders featuring octopus and southern-style chicken, Peking duck tacos and eggplant chips with gorgonzola and organic honey for starters. Yum! Their signature cocktail, the Scuttlebutt, is made with Absolut vodka, Brookevale ginger beer, lime juice, mint, ginger and jalapeno syrup, and it packs a punch too.

With a fresh, modern outfit, multiple alfresco areas and a position-perfect Seaford beach location, 38 South is ideal for pre-Christmas drinks, plus they deliver finger food for in-house office parties.

They’re licensed ‘til midnight and tap beer flows from Seaford’s own Mr Banks Brewery. There’s room for group bookings of up to 20 guests indoors and 40 outside and there’s live music through summer on Sundays, and New Year’s Eve is sorted.

Why be anywhere else?

38 SOUTH BAR CAFE A: 131 Nepean Highway, Seaford T: 9024 0138 W: www.38southseaford.com.au FB: 38southbarcafe INSTA: 38southbarcafe Photos by Click on Food

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A CHAT WITH OUR FOOD, WINE AND DINING EXPERTS

Carmel Cammarano Casuarina Restaurant, Chisholm TAFE, Boneo Rd, Rosebud

Could you tell our readers a little about your venue?

What makes it special?

Chisholm Institute of TAFE have a fully functioning restaurant as part of the Mornington Peninsula campus, which is located at Rosebud. This restaurant allows us to give all our Commercial Cookery and Hospitality students a genuine experience in a learning environment which ensures the students can gain knowledge and practice of their newfound skills in a supportive environment while serving the community a delicious seasonal menu.

What can customers expect from your menu?

The menu changes every week or service period as we endeavour to give our students a wide variety of service styles. It could be al a carte, set menu, buffet or cocktailstyle food. Most of the time the students are able to have input into the menu and draw inspiration from surrounding venues and available produce.

Tell us more about what the course entails?

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is a fully nationally recognised course where the students are taught all the basics of cookery, methods, techniques, and the theory behind it. They are able to be supported in a nurturing environment, build on their knowledge and be creative. In 2019, the Victorian Government launched the Free TAFE initiative which includes this certificate.

How do I book and when are you open?

I’m excited to say that our restaurant is fully booked

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for the remainder of 2019, but we will be open from February next year. Any organisation or individual that would like to book in a function can contact the department register by calling 5950 2000. Please consider coming to see us as the students love the practice and we would really appreciate you coming to support them on their culinary journey.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

My spare time is spent with my two young boys. They tend to have a more active social life than me, but I always make time to go out to dinner when I can so I can see what is happening in the industry.

What do you love most about what you do?

Being able to share knowledge is primarily why I made the switch from full-time chef to trainer. I already had some experience with my own apprentices in the kitchen and this is where I worked out I really had a passion for being able to teach others. The other thing is seeing how far the students come in one year at TAFE, seeing their confidence levels rise and that look of pride when a dish of theirs comes out looking and tasting amazing.

Do you have any advice for aspiring chefs?

Now is the time. The Victorian Government is offering Free TAFE courses in Commercial Cookery and Hospitality.

Everyone who thinks they would like to get into the industry should apply for next year’s intake and take advantage of the offer.

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Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information and bookings visit greaterdandenong.com/tours 8571 1666 or phone 8571 1377

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Spirit of the chief lives on in the son Chief’s Son Distillery opened to the public in March 2019, but its whisky journey officially began in 2011. It all started when co-owner Stuart McIntosh purchased three bottles of whisky, each containing a ‘25 Words or Less’ promotional competition, with the best words winning a trip to tour the Scotland distillery industry. So while Stuart bought the whisky, it was actually his father who won the trip.

When he returned, Stuart and his wife, Naomi, immediately starting making their own single malt whisky, progressing through a test bed distillery to a fully functioning commercial distillery four years ago. The rest is now history.

Stuart and Naomi have established a purpose-built smallbatch distillery in Somerville from scratch and named it Chief’s Son Distillery — their surname literally means

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‘son of the chief’. Their single malt whisky only uses the very best of artisan ingredients. They hand-select every barrel, employ vigorously high standards and use a manual distilling system. Their distillery truly represents the pinnacle of independent single malt whisky distilling while respecting this ancient craft.

They’re doing it a little differently with three base whiskies that they age separately in French oak ex-sherry barrels, compared with most distilleries that simply age one base spirit in different barrels. They’re a step ahead, that’s for sure and every drop is a nod to their ancestry.

“Whisky is such a powerful connector of people, families and generations,” said Stuart. “It reaches so far back to our ancestors and so far forward into our futures. Take the time to embrace life, to connect with those who matter and don’t regret. Our whisky is made to be shared between family and friends. To your health.”

Full of tales, the tasting room is where staff explain the Chief’s Son story, delve into how the whisky is made and detail how each whisky varies. It’s a chance to taste and talk and learn. For $10 a head, you’ll receive a guided tasting experience of some of the finest award-winning

premium whisky. Having just won the only Brown Spirit Master, a Gold Medal for 900 Standard 60%abv and a Gold and Silver Medal for 900 Standard 45%abv in the World Whisky Masters’ Asia competition, you will not be disappointed.

The tasting room is situated overlooking the working distillery floor and barrel bond area so you can truly soak up the atmosphere. If a tour of the floor is up your alley, this can also be pre-arranged to add to your experience.

Here you can touch the equipment, taste the whisky straight out of the barrels, and have a close look at the process.

The tasting room is open Wednesday and Thursday by appointment, and Friday to Sunday from 11am4pm. Group bookings or tours for up to 20 people are available.

CHIEF’S SON DISTILLERY A: 25/50 Guelph St, Somerville T: 9013 0859 W: www.chiefsson.com.au FB: chiefsson INSTA: chiefssondistillery

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Hamptons style with a Woodman twist Looking for your slice of Hamptons-inspired luxury? Searching for the perfect escape in an environment that merges classic traditions with a fresh slice of chic sensibility? Then take a trip to Woodman Estate in Moorooduc, where the interiors are light, bright and airy with a luscious splash of linen thrown in.

Woodman Estate refurbished its lakeside chalet rooms earlier this year, and gee they look good. Set in the perfect position for a romantic weekend or a relaxed mid-week getaway, the new-look spaces come with luxurious imported fabrics, fresh country/coastal dÊcor and a sophistication that is delivered by a team of expert luxury hideaway innovators who give you the permission to forget about the rat race and escape. Crisp, white plantation shutters and subtle hues of greys, creams and blues set the scene for a special stay where you take centre stage. There’s no need to do anything except put your feet up and take in the view while the Woodman Estate crew provide outstanding service.

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unique experience and providing guests with endless possibilities on how to relax. Book now for your ultimate break in a place where timeless style blends with five-star food and wellness offerings to deliver a truly memorable exodus from family and work commitments.

American-style Hamptons interiors? Check! Mornington Peninsula hospitality? Check! Woodman Estate practised generosity? Double check! You are welcome.

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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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Zone in on kids’ entertainment at The New Atrium Where do you go when the kids are hungry and bored?

The New Atrium, that’s where. This well-loved Safety Beach eatery offers a kids’ zone that’s perfect for endless entertainment while chowing down on delicious homemade food with family and friends.

With two Daytona cars, an air hockey table and a playground that’s big enough to cater for multiple pairs of active little feet, The New Atrium delivers on fun for all the family. It also provides a range of dining options that won’t break the bank while delivering on taste. The New Atrium’s all-you-can-eat buffet is open for quick and delicious dining on Thursdays and Sundays from 5-8pm, and kids under 12 eat for $10 while under threes eat for free. There’s free live music every Sunday in the beer garden from 3pm until 6pm too. Now that’s good value!

Escape the heat and crowds on the beach this summer and head to The New Atrium instead. Come inside to sample fabulous food in a place where parents can sit back and relax while watching kids play. Why not stay?

THE NEW ATRIUM RESTAURANT AND FUNCTION CENTRE A: 10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach T: 5981 8123 W: www.thenewatrium.com.au FB: thenewatrium

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

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

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

For more information ring Peninsula Springs on 0413 996 317 or check the website at www.peninsulasprings.com.au

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The purchase in 1984 of a neglected orchard

by Lindsay McCall is a key historical flashpoint to the creation of the Peninsula icon – Paringa Estate. Today boasting a two-hat restaurant the magnitude of advancement on this perfect north-facing slope is obviously impressive, yet the key objective of that purchase under McCall has remained in place – making world-class wine. All this was proven in late October at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show, with Paringa and the McCall’s winning two almighty gongs: The Estate Pinot Noir taking home the Red Wine of Provenance, and then the exceptional 2018 Peninsula Shiraz taking out Best Victorian Shiraz. These wines are sure to make Peninsula people proud.

Paringa Estate Peninsula Shiraz 2018 - $29 As yet this wine still hasn’t been released, but the consistency of sourcing and style mean you won’t be disappointed with any vintage. It’s as dependable as possible, with spicy blackcurrant subtlety lifted by floral notes of viognier (less than 5% of the blend).

The fruit is what drives this wine but then a favourable structure and veracity makes it perfect for summer barbies at the beach or at home.

Paringa Estate (Estate) Pinot Noir 2016 $65 The north facing slope at Paringa is so important to the cool climate of the Peninsula as it allows full ripening and balance of fruit, that allows the winemaker to strike harvest with perfection. This doesn’t let down, with a darker style of cherry and bombastic red fruit built around Peninsula acid drive. A third of the blend is in new oak, adding structure and

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Paringa Estate (The Paringa) Chardonnay 2018 $80 In my humble opinion, the most consistent variety of the Peninsula is Chardonnay there are few that deliver the aromatic power and palate length of The Paringa. It’s delightfully complex with peach, nectarine, lemon suckle and mineral match, as well as layered spice structure and dexterity. Coming from a 30-year old block of nine rows the depth itensity of this wine, made in an exceptional vintage, make it worthy of holding for many years to come…. but if you can’t handle the waiting you’ll still be rewarded for drinking it today.

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The Family Friendly category highlighted properties that best catered for Aussie families on holiday, with large kitchens and backyards, a mix of functional indoor and outdoor spaces, and the provision of toys, activities, and games rooms. The selection of finalists in each category was based on criteria that focused on the quality of guest reviews, property image, holiday home description, hospitality, and relevance to the category.

When you take a look at these two stunning properties, you’ll see just why Fingal House and Rye Family Oasis did so well.

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Position and presentation set an impressive scene with this spacious townhouse at 8/109 Canadian Bay Rd in a gated beachside community five minutes’ walk to the Mount Eliza Village shops. This peaceful domain rests at the rear of a leafy enclave within walking distance of schools, shops, cafes, restaurants, bus stops and medical facilities.

The private four-bedroom home within this secure precinct, nestled behind a tree-lined circular drive, features dimensions for space-seeking families, convenience, a sparkling presentation and a low-maintenance courtyard garden. The piece-de-resistance within is the expansive accommodation on the upper level, where large bedrooms and bathrooms place relaxation at the fore.

Walk-in robes adorn double secondary bedrooms, while the master suite includes

a walk-in robe, a generous ensuite and french doors to a covered balcony gazing over a canopy of trees. Enjoy a stonetopped kitchen, stone-topped bathroom vanities, high ceilings on both levels and off-street parking for four vehicles.

French doors flow from the living room to a covered deck and from the kitchen and meals space to an alfresco deck framed in lawn and hedging. The kitchen has a breakfast bench and stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop.

Other highlights are a remote two-car garage with internal entry, two off-street parks in front of the garage, a ground-floor toilet, understair storage, ducted heating, split-system airconditioning, auto gates to the complex and a beautiful flow of fresh air.

Beachside style, serenity and accessibility awaits.

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Four Mornington Peninsula building projects have been honoured at the 2019 Excellence in Housing Awards. Penbuild Developments received the award for Best Renovation/Addition; Voller Builders Pty Ltd picked up the Best Custom Home Award; Liberty Builders won the Best Integrated Housing Development Award; and Icon Synergy received a Special Commendation.

Master Builders Victoria chief executive Rebecca Casson said it was an honour to acknowledge the quality of work, dedication and craftsmanship of all the winners. “The builders and projects we honour this year are central to telling the story of Victoria as our population growth is the quickest in the nation,” Ms Casson said. “Our members consistently meet the enormous demand for housing with craftsmanship and professionalism that distinguishes them as the best in our state.”

Hosted by Master Builders Victoria, the awards were held on Friday, October 11, at Crown Palladium in front of an audience of more than 900 and showcased the exceptional craftsmanship and standards of excellence in the residential sector of the Victorian building industry. Larkin and Drought was named the Regional Residential Builder of the Year and the Master Builder of the Year for its Barwon Heads home, while Peter Lo Bartolo, of APC Build Pty Ltd, was named the Young Builder of the Year.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine congratulates our four home-grown winners and invites you to view their stunning work over the next four pages.

PENBUILD DEVELOPMENTS Perfectly positioned in King St, Flinders, some of the original characteristics of the 1970s-built home were kept to complement its striking modern makeover. The small extension offers a contemporary layout, filling the home with natural light, and its orientation achieves great insulation values.

With two separate living areas, this home is made for entertaining and is finished nicely at the rear by a quiet and tranquil master suite.

With the addition of a garage and barn, this property really takes you on a journey from the driveway to the landscaped pathways, through the entry, down the hallways and beyond.

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ICON SYNERGY Established by a pioneering family, the site of the project has developed a rich, layered narrative over the history of the property and has an impressive heritage garden cultivated by a dedicated gardener over 70 years. The intent of the design was to respond to the integrity of its setting. Raw galvanised steel appears as an offset frame to the intermittent reflective panels, while floor and roof structures adhere to the depth tolerances that the steel members prescribe. A natural stack stone fin is the grounding element below a completely cantilevered bedroom wing, projecting the roots of the design inspiration of a mid-century modernist ethos encompassing honesty to materials, structural innovation and minimal ornamentation.

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Peninsula builders home in on housing awards VOLLER BUILDERS PTY LTD The scope of works required minimal impact on the project’s natural surrounds. Set on a block of tea-trees, the house sits in the middle of the site to allow for the retention of natural landscape at the front and back for privacy and the required defendable space either side of the house. The stepping down of the lower level floor and the angle of the roof reflect the site gradient to link the building and landscape, and the same angle is used for the retaining wall to the terrace to further emphasise this. A glazed living space opens north to a terrace to provide a large social space, and the hardwearing exterior is contrasted by a warm timber interior.

Award: Best Custom Home $500,000-$600,000 Project: Rye Designer: Ben Lance Architects Photographer: Shani Hodson, ZOSO www.vollerbuilders.com.au

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LIBERTY BUILDERS This three-storey apartment building features contemporary architecture that boasts a stylish neutral colour palette and strong sculptural form inspired by the local coastal environment, aptly named Miramar. The development comprises 26 stunning residences of one, two and three bedrooms, and four retail outlets at ground floor level. Each dwelling has uncompromised quality throughout and has been designed to draw in the ample natural light and sunshine. There is basement carparking incorporating car stackers for the residents and the commercial outlets. A rooftop garden with stunning views over Port Phillip Bay has been created for the sole use of the residents. The Miramar Apartments are a noteworthy addition to the beautiful town of Mornington.

Award: Best Integrated Housing Development Project: Miramar Apartments, Mornington Photographer: Benjamin Hartnett www.libertybuilders.com.au

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Between the owners Deborah and Gerard and their dedicated staff, there is over 60 years of experience in art and design. They have established a truly memorizing design space, oozing with inspiration and creativity. They pride themselves with being able to provide exceptional quality products, hand made by local and international artisans.

Mornington Lifestiles Design Studio is a hidden gem that will impress. A mixture of art, design and architecture.

Deborah explains, “We understand the requirements of architects, homeowners, designers and builders.

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converted warehouse and indulge your creative senses. Renovation, new builds, extensions, working drawings, whatever the task - we will build your dream from the ground up to create the space for you.”

“With our very talented builder, tilers, architects and designers you are ensured that your project will be built and designed with precision and innovation.”

The beauty in fine detail and functionality is needed. At Lifestiles they supply an inspiring range of Architectural brass accessories for cabinets, doors and bathrooms.

Engineered tap ware, by an Australian family business, that prides themselves on supreme quality. You will also find a range of designer concrete basins, baths and bench tops also. Concrete is strong, and resilient, it also serves as an ideal decorative material for architectural projects. They can custom make timber/concrete vanities and

amenities to your specifications and colour.

From your whole, house inside and out, or just your kitchen or bathrooms they design with passion and creativity for every project from beginning to end. Design consultation is available in-house or on site, commercial projects are also catered for. A cosmopolitan collection of inspiring trends and an amazing array of drool-worthy wallpaper is also available at Lifestiles Design Studio.

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Adventure awaits, so live boundlessly this season Spread passion through your home with OZ Design Furniture Mornington. Incorporate items from the Boundless living collection to create the style you desire. Experiment with a range of urban, global and coastal fashions to find your flair.

From OZ Design Furniture Mornington’s eclectic pieces to more subtle hues, there is something for everyone this season. Pair the Dixon dining table with the range of dining chairs. A contrast between multiple styles evokes a laid-back feel with the Norma chair in rattan black and Boston chair in black.

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Relax into a coastal atmosphere with the Hamptons bed and decorate the peaceful white base with limitless hues, cushions and decorator pieces. The dark elements contrasted with natural rattans exude a beachside feel.

Embark on an adventure through collections inspired by living without limit with OZ Design Furniture Mornington. Visit the team who will help you create a home you love.

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Restoring old and new

Marc Jacob’s career began in central London, where he developed his skills renovating old Victorian and Edwardian properties to their former glory. Since moving to Australia in 2009, Marc’s been working as the owneroperator of Vintage Solid Plastering.

With 30 years of experience under his belt, Marc operates anywhere from Frankston to Portsea. He works exclusively on restoring the character of older homes, or transforming them into a modern style.

His two-man team offers a wide range of finishes and products that can help transform external and internal spaces. These include sand, cement, white set, stucco, sand finish, polished concrete finish, Venetian plaster, acrylic, texture and polly cladding.

This family business expertly strengthens existing walls and prepares them for a white set. Marrying old and new to create continuity and flow with clean, sharp lines is a talent of Marc’s, as well as transforming old brick houses to give them a modern feel with concrete finish or colour texture that adds considerable value to the property.

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Celebrating sustainability: The Balnarring Community Sustainability Fair was held at Balnarring Primary School on Saturday, October 12, from 4-7pm.

The magical twilight hours lent a relaxing feel while visitors perused stalls, listened to live music, attended free workshops, and participated in children’s activities and games. Photos by Kate Sears

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Time for a Cleaning Service Our lives are becoming increasingly busy these days with the pressures at work, family obligation, ongoing responsibilities and then trying to fit in a social life . . . it’s nearly impossible to find the time to clean The simple answer to gaining control of your life is outsourcing help to keep everything balanced and have time for more important things. Paying for a cleaning service may no longer be considered a luxury these days but a necessity to keep a balanced lifestyle and bring some harmony to an already chaotic world. But how do you choose?

There are so many cleaners on the market — independents, agencies and professional companies.

There are many questions and concerns when hiring people to come to your home. Are they qualified? How much experience do they have? Are they covered by insurance, and most importantly, are they trustworthy?

If these are concerns for you but you don’t have the time

or energy interviewing and trialling cleaners, then you should choose a professional company that have their systems in place to ensure the quality, safety and security in your home is met.

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They are a professional cleaning company that has been servicing the Mornington Peninsula for over nine years.

They provide you qualified staff with regulated tools and equipment arriving in a company car and in company uniform. Their standards, policies/procedures and experience means that they can offer great security and safety of your home. Not to mention great results with their unique Tri-Colour Cleaning Service.

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Drought-resistant beauty at Rock & Redgum The team at Rock & Redgum Garden Supplies knows that using less water doesn’t necessarily mean your garden will be any less beautiful. With summer just around the corner, why not explore the option of creating a magnificent drought-resistant garden with a statement-making dry riverbed and multilayered ‘desert scape’ that will set tongues wagging while saving on water and time too?

Rock & Redgum Garden Supplies has everything you need to make your desert yard shine, including large river pebbles, various sized boulders, feature landscaping rocks and granite dust to refine your ‘waterless’ garden.

They also have a wide range of products to fill those gabion ‘cages’ that are ideal for retaining walls or segmenting your outdoor space, plus there’s a huge selection of steel edging that just gets better with age too. Now that’s real longevity-based gorgeous garden definition.

Visit Rock & Redgum Garden Supplies today to get your desert garden water-saving ideas flowing. They are full

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Entertain outside this holiday season with DC+B’s alfresco awnings

Keep the sun, wind, rain and insects out of your outdoor living area this summer with Dollar Curtains + Blinds alfresco awnings. Their awnings can be used to create an all-inclusive outdoor room which not only offers privacy and sun protection but keeps your outdoor living space cool through the summer months.

Custom-made to fit your external shading requirements, DC+B’s alfresco awning range has been independently tested and proven to reduce cooling energy costs by up to 60 per cent by keeping a standard home at a consistent and comfortable temperature. Their alfresco awnings are also designed to withstand high winds, a particular benefit in coastal areas.

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Contact their Mornington or Moorabbin Airport teams today for your free in-home measure and quote so you can get your awnings installed before the upcoming holiday season. Both stores are open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm. And if you’re building a new home, DC+B can also assist you with free quotes off your house plans.

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With these longer sunny days we are seeing substantial growth in our edible gardens, and keeping up with it all can be overwhelming for some. However, if you plan well for the season and understand how the cycles work in your own garden you can prepare and stay on top of the maintenance of your food crops.

The important things to keep in mind over this warm period are maintaining soil moisture, watching out for pests and diseases and consistently harvesting your crops.

If your soil has been prepared adequately prior to summer planting with plenty of nutrient and organic

matter, a lack of water is really the main issue that will impede strong growth and healthy crops during these warmer months. Consistent soil moisture is very important to deliver food and water to your plants. A well-functioning drip irrigation system covered with a thick layer of straw mulch is going to make maintaining moisture in your soil easy.

As well as attending to your soils, make sure you keep a regular eye on pests and diseases over the season. I would recommend casting an observant eye over your crops at least two to three times a week if possible to see if there are any little crawlers, nibblers or fungal issues.

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Failure to keep up with harvesting your fruit and vegies can lead to all sorts of problems, so be sure to keep track of which plants are producing, and when.

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Regular harvesting will encourage your plants to continue to produce in most cases, and prevent rotting vegies attracting flies and bugs. You may also end up with dry, split or oversized vegetables if you leave them too long. Nibble as you wander to check how they are going.

The best way to stay on top of these things is to ramble through the garden a few times a week, sticking your fingers into the soil, checking for bites and bugs, and filling your harvest basket with goodies. It’s all part of enjoying an edible garden.

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Maybe you have just started thinking about Christmas, but the Scouts have been thinking about Christmas trees for months. A great deal of organisation goes into making sure that they have the most beautiful tree available for your home.

According to Annette Wetherill of the Baden Powell Scout Group “All you have to do is bring your family and Christmas spirit and then it is up to our Christmas experts to help you find you the best tree to suit your needs. We will ask all the appropriate probing questions like: “What size tree you are after?” How tall is your ceiling?

Where is it going to be positioned in the room - corner or pride of place in the lounge window? What worked last year? Importantly can we fit it in your car and do you need a stand?”

If it can’t fit in your car they will deliver it to you!

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We know you can successfully decorate it, but you need to make sure that you have the perfect tree. The Baden Powell Park Scout Group will be selling gorgeous trees from two locations this year: at their hall at the corner of Baden Powell Drive and Humphries Road and from

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You can even pre-order your tree and the scouts will organise the delivery and or pickup (South Frankston and Mt. Eliza only) just go to www.bpp.org.au

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by Liz Rogers and Kate Sears

Frankston makes more inroads towards sustainability Frankston City Council is paving the way for greater use of recycled plastics. This small stretch of road in Seaford, pictured, was the first in the City of Greater Frankston to be resurfaced with a type of asphalt that contains recycled plastics and commercial waste. In doing so, the council successfully diverted 500kg of material from landfill. The asphalt mix included recycled asphalt from other roads along with material from the automotive industry, such as hard plastics and glass. Incidentally, the council says the sturdy plastics used in the mix will not break down like, for example, plastic bags do and therefore will not end up as microplastics in our waterways.

Moreover, the mix can be recycled again and again when this patch of road needs to be replaced down the track.

Frankston Council is one of only a few councils in Victoria to have started using this mix to resurface roads, and it plans to roll out the practice throughout the city.

The mix used is called PlastiPhalt®, an eco-friendly asphalt developed by road and building construction company Fulton Hogan that contains plastic waste sourced from within Victoria. The mix includes 20 per cent recycled asphalt ripped up from old roads and diverted from landfill.

The asphalt used in the repair of the Seaford used was completed as a ‘warm mix’ instead of a ‘hot mix’, which means it was heated to a lower temperature, thereby reducing carbon emissions by about 30 per cent. This sustainable road product acts the same as a regular bitumen road, and the recycled plastics go into

the ‘glue’ that holds it all together so that once it sets, it won’t melt again — even on the hottest Australian days.

Frankston Council, we take our hat off to you and your work towards becoming a truly sustainable city.

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