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WE’RE OFF AND RACING LIZ ROGERS REFLECTS ON BALNARRING PICNIC RACING CLUB 150 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club at the Emu Plains Racecourse is having a party on Easter Saturday (March 30th) to celebrate a century and a half of racing, rollicking and all things horse. And guess what? You’re invited! 150 years is a long time. Generations come and go, fashion flutters and hair styles change. But some things remain true to form while all else shifts and stutters – the commitment to something you know to be worthwhile and keeping going because you’ve got to be in it to win it! Balnarring Picnic Racing Club Committee member Terry Mulcahy talks. “Horse racing was born in the area in the early 1860’s when Westernport pioneer John Buckley with his mare Kathleen, began to challenge other landowners in the district to a series of races”. Even then people were drawn to the excitement of speed and the thrill of watching such beautiful animals move like the wind. ‘The first authentic
race meeting took place in 1863 at the newly named Hastings and Balnarring Racing Club’ he goes on. The club has had many names since, (think Balnarring Racing Club, Bittern Racing Club and Bittern and Emu Plains Racing Club) and the clubhouse itself which was built in the early 40s at the Balcombe Army camp as a social facility for US marines, and had a stint at the Flinders golf course before it was transferred Balnarring in the early 60s. “This is such a family orientated racing club with so much history”, says Terry. There’s a playground for the kids and Easter Saturday sees a merry go round, face painting and jumping castle plus the Naval Big Band will be blowing out their horns! Of course there will be a ‘fashions on the field’ contest with a host of prizes for the ladies and two new toilet blocks to make things comfortable. Gates open at 9.30am.
The Racing Club has also planned a number of functions to be held throughout the 2013/14 Picnic Racing season to help celebrate reaching such a ripe old age. These include the Heritage party (March 28th), a music festival, historical exhibition and the Members luncheon. Look out for the marquee on March 30th housing historical artefacts to get a taste of what life and racing was like back then. The Balnarring Racing Club is one of the peninsula’s most treasured landmarks. Get out your jockey colours, period dress ups and high flying hats to raise a glass during March and here’s to another 150 years of sunshine, sportsmanship and racing – Balnarring style. Balnarring Picnic Racing Club Coolart Road, Balnarring Contact Terry Mulcahy for information re all festivities on 5983 5759 or 0413 874 982 tmulcahy@eftel.net.au www.balnarringraces.com
It’s an exciting time for Mornington with the new website for the Main Street Mornington Precinct launched in January 2013. www.mainstreetmornington.com.au is the first website dedicated to the cosmopolitan Main Street Precinct, showcasing beautiful images of Mornington and detailing its unique history. It also provides regular updates on ‘What’s On’ to enable locals and visitors to be kept up to date with local events, markets and activities. As the largest of the Mornington Peninsula’s seaside villages, the 377 businesses within the Main Street Mornington Precinct are also supported on the website. The ‘Your Guide’ for Main Street Mornington can be downloaded from the site, complete with all local business details, or alternatively local business information can be accessed via a complete online directory. “The launch of the Main Street Mornington website is such an important and exciting step for Mornington” says Melanie Sayers, Marketing and Promotions Manager for the Mornington Chamber of Commerce. “Not only does it stimulate interest and support for our iconic shopping, eating and holiday destination on the Mornington Peninsula, but it also allows us to showcase what an amazing town we have and what we have to offer”. So be sure to check out www. mainstreetmornington.com.au and visit facebook.com/mainstreetmornington (look for the logo!) for further details and information on Mornington.
CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF PICNIC RACING AT BALNARRING Easter Saturday, March 30th, featuring:
Six-race program HMAS Cerberus Band Fashions on the Field (prizes worth over $2,000 for Best Dressed Woman aged 18 and over, and Best Millinery; registration closes at 12:30) Kids’ entertainment including Animals of Oz, jumping castle, playground & face painting
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the club will also hold a celebratory evening at the Heritage Tavern in Balnarring Cost: $40, includes food, band (drinks at bar prices) Time: 7:30 to 12 midnight Location: 3059 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring Dress: Smart Casual, prizes for “best racewear from a bygone era” For details, contact Kate Farrell on 0412-651-109 or bprc150thanniversary@gmail.com
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START THE TREND! Calling all shopaholics, fashionistas, coffee addicts, foodies, bargain hunters, artisians, crafters, decorators, designers, lovers of all fine things, the historians, the sentimental and all those passionate about everything seaside and community – local businesses need you!
restaurants, fresh food, specialty retailers, and professional businesses, but also great local community events and attractions:
And special things are happening this Winter in Mornington. Not only is the Archibald Prize coming to Mornington at the MPRG in June-July 2013, but the ‘Little Archies’ Window Exhibition will be taking place on Main Street Mornington in June where artwork will be displayed in Main Street shop windows.
The Main Street Market every Wednesday 9am-3pm is celebrating 30 years in 2013 with an Anniversary market to be held on Wednesday 10th April 2013! Kids’ activities, face painting, music The inaugural ‘Sounds of Winter Festival and much more are planned, so come and see why it is Victoria’s longest running – Mostly Jazz, Art and Heritage Weekend’ will be launched in Mornington 7th – midweek street market! Autumn has arrived and with it the 10th June 2013. The Festival will see Come and meet the Easter Bunny at cooler, windy, wet weather which means Mornington come to life this winter with Empire Street Mall just off Main Street on less meandering locals and visitors, an extravaganza of live music, art and Easter Saturday, 30th March, for Easter and slower business in strip shopping heritage in Mornington Park, on Main fun and entertainment! Remember to precincts. In addition, the slowing Street and in Main Street shops, cafes , enter the Easter Colouring Competition economy and the increase in online restaurants and bars, and at various other to win Main Street Shopping Vouchers for shopping, means local businesses have a locations across greater Mornington. you and your school! big challenge over the upcoming months. Watch this space! Mornington Park comes alive on the So there seems to be no better time than The Eighth Annual Mornington Bay Run second Saturday of every month with the now to call for the local community to will also be taking place on the 28th Mornington Farmers’ Market. Showcasing support local businesses. Before you shop, July 2013 raising money for the Peter fresh, seasonal food and products directly eat, spend - think local first. Supporting MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Put it in from the producer, enjoy a morning of local businesses means keeping your your diaries! live music, pony rides, entertainment, and money in the local community For more information on local community spirit. supporting jobs, supporting business, news, events and attactions, visit supporting your community – Love Local For a unique day out, take a ride on the www.mainstreetmornington.com. Historical Mornington Railway leaving and Think Local First! au or like us at www.facebook.com/ from Moorooduc Station three Sundays Mornington is a cosmopolitan seaside mainstreetmornington (look for our each month. The Historical Steam Train town that is lucky to have a wonderful logo!). And remember to Love Local and travels between Moorooduc Station and community spirit but still needs your Think Local First - It takes you to start the Mornington Station where you can then support. Enjoy all that our town has to trend! catch the courtesy bus to Main Street offer and ensure it continues to thrive Melanie Sayers Mornington for lunch, spending the day in 2013. And there is loads of offer! Not Marketing and Promotions Manager shopping and indulging, visiting the parks only does the Main Street precinct have Mornington Chamber of Commerce and beaches, or just exploring what anything you need at your fingertips – www.morningtonchamber.com.au Mornington has to offer! fashion boutiques, amazing cafes and
MR & MRS HODGES Giverny Wemyss-Smith and Lee Hodges were married on February 16th at The Gables in Malvern. The wedding was simply stunning, attended by family and friends from the Mornington Peninsula and across Australia. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and will now reside in their new home in Rosebud West. AUTUMN
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MAIN ST MARKET MORNINGTON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS The Iconic Main Street Market Mornington has been operating as a home made, home grown and home baked market since April 1983, meaning that this year the market celebrates its 30th year! Operating every Wednesday of the year, customers enjoy a variety of quality produce, unique clothing, unusual gifts, kids wear and artisan goods served up by colourful characters, making Mornington your one stop shop for any occasion. Visit the market on Wednesday 10th April for the special 30th anniversary celebration, where there will be face painting, music and other special activities! Many of the market stallholders have been attending the market for over 15 years and they will be showcased on the market Facebook page throughout the year, where there will also be special offers and giveaways. ‘Like’ the market at www. facebook.com/Mainstreetmarketmornington and keep an eye on the page for your chance to win! The ongoing popularity of Main Street market has made Mornington a weekly destination for hundreds of shoppers, bringing a regular boost to the local economy, particularly the cafes. Wednesday
regularly is one of the busiest days of the week! “The market is known far and wide, and shares Mornington’s success as a friendly, vibrant place to be. Wednesday is ‘market day’; it’s a part of the town’s culture.” said Briars Ward Councillor Bev Colomb, while Councillor Anne Shaw commented that “Mornington market brings such a diversity of local produce and crafts to our wonderful township, it is a true tradition.” New Briars Ward Councillor Andrew Dixon enthused that “Mornington market is an awesome example of how the people make the place - it’s a huge community event! There is plenty for the whole family whether it’s budding artists or quality street food!” If you would like to be a part of this unique experience as a shopper or stallholder or need further information contact the Mornington Chamber of Commerce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au or www. mainstreetmornington.com.au E: info@morningtonchamber.com.au T: 5975 4522 See you next Wednesday! Jeni Doherty Market Manager
MEET THE MAKERS MAIN ST MARKET every wednesday for 30 years Jennie Walker has been attending the market for 20 years. “The Main Street Market is the friendliest market I attend. Customers and other stallholders are always happy; I have made many close friends at this market.”
Phil Thiele has been attending the market for 25 years. “Meeting people is great, Wednesdays are just the cats’ whiskers. Ongoing trade through the year is wonderful, being courteous and honest helps to connect with the customers.”
Brian Lyon has been attending the market for 11 years. “Main Street is a happy and pleasant environment. The local shop owners are supportive and helpful and in some instances are almost family. Every week is exciting and different!”
Lea Jagusiak and her family have been attending the market for 30 years. “On a fine sunny day the market is buzzing, on a windy day the marquees are held down with whatever is nearby. Wednesdays Main Street market has been a large part of my life!”
Neil, James & Deb – Plantopia have been attending for over 18 years. “We love catching up with everybody and being a part of the action and activities of the Wednesday market”
LIFE OF THE MARKET MORNINGTON Celebrations are at the ready, the Mornington Farmers’ Market has received accreditation from the Victorian Famers’ Markets Association. On Saturday March 9 Mornington will be buzzing with cooking demonstrations, live music, face painting and an array of local gourmet produce, all in jubilation of the accreditation.
Mornington Farmer’s Market was awarded accreditation with the VFMA shortly after its launch in November. It is one of only two accredited farmer’s markets on the Peninsula. The accreditation program assures consumers that they are buying direct from growers and producers of the food and that the products and ingredients are predominately local.
Cooking demonstrations will run at 10am, 11am & 12pm, which will be presented by Gavin Ong, head chef and part owner of Mornington restaurant Counting House. The fantastic selection of seasonal produce available at the market will be used in the featured recipes and are simple enough for people to try in their own kitchens.
The market will once again have a wide range of Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria produce such as organic veggies and fruit, Mt Martha mussels, cheeses, wine, free-range eggs and wood-fired sourdough breads.
Padua College will be providing the live entertainment, solo performers will show off their musical abilities. The market aims to feature local musicians and unique music acts in the future, so watch out for HMAS Cerberus Navy Big Band in the coming months. The market is continuously growing with new stallholders every month. Since the market’s launch in November 2012 the range of produce available has exploded; such as gluten free cakes, nutritional pet snacks and unique tomato varieties. ‘Ready to eat food’ which includes handmade Turkish pastry, veggie patties and spiced chicken and lamb bites will satisfy hungry shoppers.
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Sue Melbourne has been attending the market for 18 years. “Main Street Market is all about atmosphere, convenience and familiarity – like being with family … it’s the market I belong to, where it all began for me and I’m so happy to be home…”
Market manager, Janette says, “The market aims to show people that they don’t need to rely on the supermarkets or green grocers. There is so much amazing produce grown and made in Victoria and you can buy it directly from the producer, at our market!” So come on down and be the life of the market! Mornington Farmer’s Market 2nd Saturday of every month 8.30-1pm Mornington Park $2 entry for adults, kids free Proceeds donated to local community groups. Plastic free. 100% biodegradable jute shopping bags available. PH: 0401 026 687 E: info@morningtonfarmersmarket.org.au www.facebook.com/ MorningtonFarmersMarket fresh every season
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THE ORIGINAL PENINSULA GIRL BY LIZ ROGERS
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How many years does it take to fall in love? How many years does it take to say I understand you, I know you and I’ll always want the very best for you? For Gail Loveridge, it has been around forty, although she was hook, line and jumbo sized sinker from the start. “We used to have a little beach house in Tootgarook in the early seventies. During the holidays I’d be down at the Rye Hotel waitressing to supplement my student money,” says Gail, and that was that. Her love affair of all things local had begun. Let’s face it. The peninsula has got it all - salt, sand, scrub and those endless lost in the moment skies. “I’ve just stayed ever since,” says Gail. “I graduated from teachers college, taught at Rye primary school, and met my husband who was the local cray fisherman.” “He said ‘I think we might buy a racehorse’ when we moved to Balnarring”, and things were set in wet sand. “I’ve always loved horses” says Gail, and as most horse lovers will tell you, once you’re bitten you’ve got the disease for life. “My degree in physical education led me to investigate how horses can come back from injury to be competitive once more.” Her beloved Balnarring is the perfect place for this to happen - trotting down the equine trail and using the water as a healing device. Many horses were rehabilitated and continued racing and one horse has gone on to be a successful show jumper in Japan. Gail Loveridge loves local produce and the Balnarring area is full of it. This has led her to cook up the delicious concept of a cook book showcasing the Balnarring community’s wide range of produce, recipes and art. “I want to
publish and distribute a cookbook highlighting all the fantastic food around Balnarring,” says Gail. “The book will have favourite recipes from local traders and be interspersed with art, cleaning tips and stories about where the recipes have come from. It will also cover the history of Balnarring’s cuisine to the present day. What people are eating now and how they celebrate food,” she continues. This kind of publication would not only be a winner amongst locals, each trader having copies in their establishment and all proceeds going into a central bank account and then redistributed back into the Balnarring community, but would act as a complete resource guide for those visiting the peninsula. As food is a great leveller – we all have to eat and want to lead healthy lifestyles – such a project should garner huge support. “It’s all about creating stronger community ties,” says Gail. “Hopefully it will be ready for Christmas 2013 launch”. Watch this space. People ask the original peninsula girl why she doesn’t travel, go overseas? “I’m exactly where I want to be. This is God’s country,” says Gail, and when you’re in love, there’s no better place to be. Contact Gail at The Heritage on 5983 2597 for more information on her cookbook adventure.
AUSTRALIA DAY PARADE Here at Mornington Life Magazine we say ‘More Floats at More Festivals’. Australia Day was a huge success across the peninsula, Mornington’s festivities included a parade of floats.
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The sharper drive. Introducing the new cutting-edge Audi A5 range. It’s the evolution of the classic coupé; a design so contemporary and dynamic, it set the benchmark for its class. Now the Audi A5 has evolved again – through enhancements that take this iconic model to a whole new level. Striking design highlights add attitude to elegant lines. Advanced driver assist and MMI infotainment systems upgrade safety and comfort. Precise electromechanical power steering puts turbocharged performance in your hands. Welcome to a sharper drive – in the new Audi A5 coupé, Cabriolet and Sportback. Visit Audi Mornington or audimornington.com.au today. Audi Mornington | 117 Mornington-Tyabb Road Mornington Shaun Sumaru - Branch Manager | 03 5975 5455 or 0421 337 439 LMCT 9479
Her explosive and irrefutable talent came to national awareness on the TV show The Voice, and now Mahalia Barnes, daughter of the infamous Jimmy Barnes, has become the first celebrity face of Weight Watchers in over ten years. Mornington Life spoke exclusively to Mahalia about her music, her family, and her weight loss journey. Becoming the face of a company that focuses on image and weight is not something that fazed the vivacious Mahalia Barnes. “I’m not a self-conscious person, I have always been comfortable in my own skin” Mahalia explains. Her choice to partner with Weight Watchers came at a time when the singer felt her fitness on stage and keeping up with her 3 year old daughter, Ruby, was lacking. “Not being able to run around with my daughter and being on stage in heels, I began to feel it,” she said. The Weight Watchers plan differs from others in that it allows a more flexible plan for members to follow, with a pointsbased system instead of strict meal planning. In Mahalia’s busy schedule of touring, this suits her well. “It works for any lifestyle, there are just no excuses, and my family can eat all the same things,” she said. “You don’t feel like you are on a
diet, you’re not cutting things out, just eating some things in moderation”. Since the start of her journey with Weight Watchers in October, Mahalia has lost over 13 kilograms, and says not only can she now begin to wear old clothes again; her energy levels have soared. “I just feel stronger, and my tendency for asthma is also gone”. The friendly and chatty star says the best part of the program is how pleased she has become of her achievements. “I have learned a lot and developed great habits – even Ruby now asks for vegetables with her food! I’m just so proud and happy with how easy it has actually been”. Mahalia has combined her career as a singer/songwriter with her Weight Watchers journey in using her song ‘Counting on You’, co-written with her husband, Ben Rodgers, for the television ad campaign. “It has been a really positive time and I think this song helps to reflect that, it was a great coincidence that it really aligned with the message of the WW campaign.” Mahalia is currently on tour with her band, Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates. To follow her weight loss journey, go to everydaystrong.com.au and read the singer’s personal blog posts. - PIP RUST
I am woman Remember the seven sisters of Artemis in Greek mythology or the group of seven high altitude caves on the planet Mars? Well if you can’t don’t stress, because Mount Martha has its own seven sisters that you’re sure to never forget. Staged in autumn over three days, the Seven Sisters Festival is all about the ‘She’ and letting her roar. With a core team of five organisers, the festival aims to celebrate all things female and to empower women through workshops related to health, environment, movement and ritual while offering a variety of spoken word, music, song and drama performances. There are also market stalls showcasing jewellery, artisan wares and resource materials. Event conceptualiser Lauren speaks. ‘This is a labour of love. I originally had no event management experience but a lot of passion. Being in the health industry (osteopathy) I care about Say Heidi Photography
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women nourishing themselves and each other. We are continually giving to family, career and community. This festival aims to revitalise that energy. It’s just for us!’ This is the second year Seven Sisters is running. A three day event was held last March in Kialla West (near Shepparton) and a one day get together at the Abbotsford Convent was a success in midwinter. This year’s celebration will continue to shape ideas of what it means to be a woman in the 21st century. New connections will be made. New ideas will flow back into the wider community. Plans for the festival to hit Byron bay in September/October are underway. Whether you’re interested in basket weaving, yoga, Polynesian dance or sustainable architecture, this event offers friendship, knowledge and unity. Hot showers and flushing toilets are provided and drinking water is a given. There are camp sites, some cabins and a few powered sites available for early birds, while hot food stalls cater for
hungry tums. From pubescent to crone, Seven Sisters welcomes all, ‘in numbers too big to ignore’. See you there.
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Seven Sisters Festival Hearn Road, Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula April 12-14th 2013 info@sevensistersfestival.com Tickets www.sevensistersfestival.com
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‘We get on good’
A horse stands in a field with one eye open while the rest of his mob takes a nap. It’s understood. You’re part of a club, you’re living the horsy dream – rolling paddocks, plenty of quality hay, lots of long lazy days. ‘Once our horses quit racing, they’re spoilt rotten’, says horse trainer Fran Houlahan. You’ll recognise the name Houlahan from Jim (her father) who became a trainer aged fifty-seven after being told to ‘go train a horse’ and went on to win seven Grand National Hurdles and the Grand National Steeple amongst many other titles. Fran’s a thoroughbred through and through. She understands how horses work. They ‘get on good’ Fran and equines, and by the way, so does she and her trainer husband Brian Johnston. They’ve been ‘hitched’ for thirty-two years. Fran got her first pony at eight and was amateur riding by the time she was sixteen at the Balnarring races. She devoured everything to do with horses as a child; books, television shows, you name it. At twenty-one she had her trainer’s licence, bet $200 each way on her first horse and won. The deal was done!
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‘We’d be up and working by 7am, ride the horses along Patterson Road – you couldn’t do that now – take them to Sorrento for a swim’, she says. ‘Then off to the races in the afternoon’. Track work when her children were small meant getting up at 3am. ‘Off to work in the dark, home to get the kids to school, then back to the track’. Nowadays it’s around a thirty-eight hour week filled with working twenty-five horses with their two full time staff. ‘Horses have been good to us but we’re good to them. They won’t race if they are frightened. They’ve got vets, dieticians, chiropractors, rugs on and off and grooming…’ It is that ‘goodness’ which has given her much success. Fran and Brian have trained some beauts, the steeplechaser Pentiffic who is now a jumper in England and Forest Knight to name a couple. She has also won prizes such as the prestigious Victorian Wakeful Club Lady of Racing Award in 2009. Look out for Fran and Brian’s defending champ Brainy Boy at Balnarring on March 30, maybe he’ll ‘bear his molars to the breeze’ and you’ll go home with a winner. How long will she stay training these magnificent animals? ‘A love for horses is curable by death only’, says Fran. Nuff said! BY LIZ ROGERS
GROUP ONE FRENCH STAR MUTUAL TRUST ARRIVES IN MORNINGTON Sam Pritchard-Gordon’s Mornington stable is buzzing as his team has received another boost with the addition of French Group One winner Mutual Trust.
Mutual Trust(GB) was initially trained by Andre Fabre and his rise to the elite level was meteoric. He won first time out at Chantilly and doubled up at Saint-Cloud before climbing to a Group Three victory in the Prix Paul De Moussac (1600m).
Mutual Trust was bred at Juddmonte Farm where PritchardGordon’s family has a long and successful association with Prince A coveted Group One was next on the agenda and Mutual Trust did it in style defeating Coolmore colt Zoffany in the Khalid Abdullah, owner of European Superstar ‘Frankel’. Sam’s Prix Jean Prat just two months after his debut. A fortnight father Grant is a former racing manager for Juddmonte Farms. beforehand, Zoffany had finished a three-quarter length second Swettenham Stud owner Adam Sangster and Pritchard-Gordon to Juddmonte superstar Frankel in the G1 St James’s Palace have combined to purchase Mutual Trust from Juddmonte. He Stakes at Royal Ascot. arrives here in early December as a Group One winner of last Grant Pritchard Gordon said “I saw Mutual Trust working at the year’s Prix Jean Prat (1600m) at Chantilly in France. Juddmonte training track and there’s a lot of Danehill about him both in substance and temperament,” Grant said. “He’s a very strong individual and I sincerely believe it is a worthwhile gamble taking him to Australia.” Sam Pritchard-Gordon believes the additional use of swimming at Balnarring Beach combined with a more European style of developing a significant base-level of fitness has its advantages when getting imports to rise to the top. Pritchard-Gordon finished the 2011-12 season with the best winning strike rate (31%) among trainers in Victoria. Top of the dial is his imported galloper Buxted who won the Listed JRA Trophy at Moonee Valley last month. “I’m keen to start the ball rolling with Mutual Trust and the timing is ideal for an autumn preparation,” Sam said. “He has high-cruising speed coupled with an endurance capacity to withstand a long sustained run that is so typical of French racing. “Those characteristics define the best 2000m horses in Australia. There are a few options for Mutual Trust including a traditional weight-for-age route to the Australian Cup (2000m) via the C F Orr Stakes (1400m) or Futurity Stakes (1600m). “Alternatively, a softly-softly approach would have him heading towards the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick before targeting the Doomben Cup (2000m). If you would like more information about Sam Pritchard Gordon racing, go to their website at www.pgracing.com.au
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COME HISTORY HUNTING THIS EASTER AT POINT NEPEAN Point Nepean National Park’s free holiday program offers a wonderful alternative to chocolates this Easter. Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger program invites kids aged 6 – 12 years to enjoy a range of activities including a hunt with a difference— searching for headstones. ‘Who Am I?’ will help children learn more about people of the past who are now laid to rest in the Pioneer Cemetery at Point Nepean. This includes shipwreck victims, early settlers, lighthouse keepers’ families and WW1 soldiers. The ‘Quarantine Me!’ activities will be fun for television fans of ‘Horrible Histories’. Participants will enter the Quarantine Station as a child from the past and guess mystery objects, hunt for secret flags and play old fashioned ball games. Children will receive their own replica medical form and a Quarantine Station activities booklet. Guided tours suitable for all ages will include a new tour of the Pioneer Cemetery. The popular Quarantine Station tours will also be running and give visitors the chance to peek through the windows of the past and discover stories of immigrants trying to make a new life in Australia.
Shop, Eat and Spend Local First There are many well-documented benefits for supporting local businesses, and although we realise it is not always possible to buy what you need locally, we merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!
TOP TEN REASONS TO THINK LOCAL BUY LOCAL BE LOCAL Buy Local - Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from independent, locally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.
-all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of strip shopping. Our tourism businesses also benefit.
comparatively little infrastructure investment
Support local jobs: Small local businesses are our largest employer nationally and in our local community, provide the most jobs to residents.
Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.
Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting purchases requiring less transportation and products based not on a national sales plan generally set up shop in town or city centres but on their own interests and the needs as opposed to developing on the fringe. This of their local customers, guarantees a much generally means contributing less to sprawl, broader range of product choices. congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.
Support community groups: Non-profit organisations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.
Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun
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Visitors wanting to explore the park on their own can take a self guided discovery trail at the Forts or the Quarantine Station. They can climb the newly opened Monash Light Tower and enjoy stunning coastline views or bikes are also available for hire to explore the park. Before arriving, an audio tour of the park can be downloaded or iPods are available for hire from the Information Centre. Who Am I? 10:00am – 12noon on Tuesday 2, Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 April. Quarantine Me! 10:00am- 12:00 noon on Monday 8 and Friday 13 April. All Junior Ranger activities are free, but bookings are essential at www.juniorrangers. com.au Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pioneer Cemetery guided tours: 1.30pm – 3.00pm on Tues 2, Thurs 4 and Sat 6 April. Quarantine Station guided tours: 1.30pm – 3.00pm on Monday 8 and Friday 13 April. No bookings are required for guided tours. The meeting point for all Quarantine Station activities is the Park Information Centre, now located within the Quarantine Station. Meet at Gunners Cottage Car Park for all Pioneer Cemetery activities. Point Nepean National Park is open daily and located at the end of Point Nepean Road, Portsea.
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CALENDAR of EVENTS At Trofeo Estate MARCH ▪ Saturday 30th Open Saturday Night for Dinner APRIL ▪ Saturday 6th Amphorae Pinot Noir Release MAY ▪ Sunday 12th Mother’s Day Lunch ▪ Saturday 18th Forest Floor Dinner JUNE ▪ Saturday 8th Open Saturday Night for Dinner ▪ Saturday 22nd Winter Solstice Celebration JULY ▪ Saturday 20th Wild Winter Warm Up ▪ Saturday 27th Feather and Fur Feast AUGUST ▪ Saturday 24th Amphorae Shiraz Release SEPT ▪ Sunday 1st Fathers Day Feast Refer to our website for more information www.trofeoestate.com
THERE’S A BUZZ AT DROMANA AS THE WORD GETS AROUND Since it opened last November the Whispering Vines Café has been the talk of the town. Each day there is a buzz at the Café as visitors are surprised at the quality of the food on offer at very reasonable prices. Manager Lori Smith has set about delivering big city standards in an unpretentious atmosphere.
first glass of wine is on the house.
food and great prices’, she said
Dinner has been available on some weekends as well as for pre-booked functions, with people eager to sample the fine food.
Chef Farid Rachedi was trained in Toulouse, France and worked for some of the prestigious catering companies in London, he made the move to the Mornington Peninsula because his wife, who is also a chef, lives here.
Jenny Bendall from nearby McCrae has become a Whispering Vines regular too.
The style is relaxed and the service is warm and friendly.
Most of the Whispering Vines produce is grown organically or biodynamically in the owner’s other Dromana property nearby.
“I have to say, I’ve been pleasantly surprised, I never expected anything like the numbers we have seen in our first year, and even more pleasing is the number of regulars we have attracted, it’s clear a café like this is what people here want” said owner, Jim Manolios. Sue and Ian Smith live at Dromana and they have already become Whispering Vines regulars. The couple first heard about the café when it opened and since then they have visited more than a dozen times for breakfast, lunch and some dinners. “The food is marvellous, I love the ambience and the sophisticated rustic look, the views are wonderful and the service is fabulous, we just love it”, said Sue Smith.
Sue Smith said the locals have long been looking for quality like this and when businesses do what they say they are going to do, they will enjoy strong local support, “we just love the café its now our local”. “I love the place, I love the food, I love the staff, she said – it’s just super. Jenny is so impressed she has booked the Café to prepare the food for her daughter Anna’s wedding reception next year. She says her neighbours have been going to Friday night wine downs and report great value. Jenny recently took some visitors from the UK for a meal and they too said ‘the food was magnificent – good serves, great
“Our favourite times there have been the Friday night ‘wine down’ dinners, the food, the price, it’s all justCALENDAR perfect, this is how used to of wineries EVENTS be”, she said The Wine Downs have been a big hit all round.
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Whispering Vines is the centrepiece of stunning, Trofeo Estate, a local vineyard run on biodynamic principles and producing wine in Florentine terracotta amphorae. Cellar Door - open from 10am-5pm 7 days a week, the cellar door not only provides wine tasting and sales direct to the public but also offers a range of Trofeo Estate produce and products for sale, from Olive Oil grown on the family olive groves in Samos, Greece to fruit and preserves made from local produce.
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Georgie Debenham and Amber Jones have recently returned from Kampot, Cambodia. During that time they spent 8 weeks volunteering at an independent language school called the Chumkriel Language School. Although their primary task was teaching English, the girls took it upon themselves to put a focus on what they saw as the most important contributor to access to education, health. “Upon arrival at the school both of us noticed the poor condition of the students’ teeth almost instantly”. commented Amber. Amber continues, “We both felt the need to do something, we wanted these children to move towards better health, we wanted to change the cycle, even if it was just for this small community. Initially our program consisted of 3 aspects; access to toothbrushes, education about dental hygiene, and access to dental assistance”.
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The girls provided each student and their family members with a toothbrush of their own and 2 tubes of toothpaste.
within the school. Together with the schools founder, it was decided the school would employ a local disadvantaged Khmer person to manage the program. Over the next 3 years Georgie and Amber plan to support the Chumkriel Language School with the aim of improving the student’s dental health and improve their dental health knowledge. “Every 3 months, we plan to provide each student with a new toothbrush and tube of toothpaste, send each needy student to the dental clinic, pay the wages of the new staff member, and to provide soap and water for the school (for hygiene purposes). We understand this is not a small thing so obviously need help from others”. The average estimated cost for every 3 months is around $380. Georgie and Amber are seeking the help of anyone who may be interested, whether this may be a monetary donation, or simply spreading the word. Mornington Life has assisted with spreading the word.
“We ran sessions about the importance of brushing teeth and showed them the correct way of doing so, and we managed to send all children in need of dental help to the dental clinic. We understand that doing all of this just once will make almost no difference to their lives, therefore we have set up a 3 year plan”.
Georgie and Amber ask “Please consider our request for donations, as we are just two young students doing all we can to make a small difference. Children are tomorrow’s future, and as you may well know, with Cambodia’s past, the children are all they have. Thank you kindly for your time.”
The girls refused to give up. As the school was already understaffed, they faced the problem of not having sufficient management of the program
You can contact Amber on 0468 791 424 or email amber.emily1@gmail.com
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If your marriage or de facto relationship has ended – or is about to end – your share of the joint assets may be at risk. But fear not, you can still do something about it. Coralee Elsum, a Family Law Specialist at Marshalls and Dent Lawyers, says many people don’t realise that a typical “informal agreement” to divide property is not binding or enforceable. “You might think everything is finalised and that the financial relationship is done and dusted,” Elsum says. “But with an informal agreement that’s just not the case. At any time your former spouse or de facto partner can seek a greater share of your assets – even many years after separation.”
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Legally speaking, Elsum explains, a former spouse or de facto partner can bring an application to the Family Law Courts asking for a further adjustment and greater share of the asset pool.
“While you might think that your former partner wouldn’t do this, we have seen it happen,” she says. “It’s especially a risk when the former partner has spent the cash he or she received from the initial settlement.” It gets worse. Elsum warns that if you’ve purchased further assets since separation, and maybe even re-partnered, your former partner can claim against your current assets. If your assets have increased over time, your former partner might seek more than what he or she would have received from a formally documented agreement at the time of separation. “It just goes to show that while people often think that informal settlements are easier and/or more cost effective, the risks can be high,” Elsum says. “Dealing with a further claim from a former spouse or de facto partner long after separation is stressful and unsettling.” So how do you know if you’re protected? Elsum says the bottom line is that people need to formalise property settlements in one of two ways. The first approach is to prepare Consent Orders, which are lodged with and approved by the Family Court. The second approach is a Financial Agreement.
She says there are advantages and disadvantages to Consent Orders and Financial Agreements, and the best way to choose is with advice from a lawyer. “We strongly recommend that people get family law advice about their entitlements before negotiating a property settlement,” Elsum says. “On the other hand, if you’ve already divided your assets it’s important that you revisit this and formally document the settlement by Consent Orders or a Financial Agreement. “If you would like further advice about this, please contact us.”
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FROM HERE TO UGANDA BUILDING HOPE ACROSS THE SEA ‘People don’t know how good they’ve got it here’, says Ray Robertson, and that’s a fact. Australians have come to expect things like clean water, electricity and non-violent streets for their children to play in while enjoying a prosperous healthy life. It is commonplace to hear complaints even if the water’s turned off for half a day because of road works! Our gifted life is far removed from the millions who somehow survive (and many who do not) poverty and violence on a regular basis. Ray talks. ‘Did you realise that because of HIV/Aids and the cycle of war and drought over the last fifty years, Uganda’s elders have only been in their thirties? Life expectancy has only recently increased to forty-six for women. Many tribes around Gulu in the north of Uganda where we were working with Living Hope, (part of the
larger organisation Watoto that provides the model) have lost their story tellers’. Losing story tellers means traditions dissolve and the social fabric of community becomes unravelled. This is where Ray and co. get going. Throughout 2012, Ray and thirteen others from the peninsula and Bendigo regions got serious. Their goal was to raise $47,000 to build a ‘Watoto’ home for eight children and one ‘house mum’, because so many children in Uganda have become orphans. It took six months. ‘Living Hope’s aim is to go into disease and war torn places, build housing, set up infrastructures and offer financial assistance so villages can become self-sufficient’ says Ray. Peninsula locals (including Mornington pharmacy’s famous Bev Jarrett and international artist Drew Gregory who painted murals in the Living Hope nursery)
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along with their Bendigo cohorts, raised money any-way they could. ‘We had school walk-athons, musical events, cake stalls and mowed people’s lawns’. ‘Anything we could think of we did’, chips in Ray’s wife Meryl, whose sister had been to Uganda several years before to take sewing machines to the ‘Living Hope’ women. Six men and eight women went to Uganda last October. The men laid the bricks and the women helped the village women learn. ‘Most of the women in the village came from Kony’s army’, says Ray. Head of the guerrilla group The Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, Kony claimed himself to be a spokesperson of God and a spirit medium. He abducted women and children to use as sex slaves and soldiers. ‘He’s still out there in the jungle somewhere’ says Ray. Women were rejected when they returned to the village and lost their dignity. Living Hope
Time moves fast. It sneaks up and then disappears around the corner. Are your affairs in order? Do your loved ones know what documents you possess or where your personal information is stored? Does anyone know what you want after you’re gone? Justice of the Peace Sue Wilding has come up with a revolutionary idea that eradicates the above concerns by providing a portable, easily updatable, “living” reference for you and your family. ‘The idea came to me when my father in law died and we were trying to sort out his affairs’, says Sue. ‘It’s difficult to organise things when you have no idea what the person wanted’. The Microsoft Office Word based document My Life in a Flash makes sure you do. It stores all medical details, financial information, wills, power of attorney, funeral requests and more on a flash drive. No more confusion, no more searching through filing cabinets, no more worrying where all your important documents are in the middle of an emergency!
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aims to regain some of that dignity through education and financial aid. ‘The whole trip was a roller coaster of emotions’ says Meryl. ‘To see all those orphaned children was heartbreaking’, and there were some hairy times too. ‘We slept behind guarded walls’, says Ray. ‘But that’s nothing compared to what these people have been through’. Ray and Meryl Robertson are committed to returning to Uganda in 2013. It won’t necessarily be the same group of people going with them, but it will be with the same open heart and steely reserve to make life better for those so far away across the sea. And that’s more than hope. That’s reality. If you’d like to find out more about Living Hope and how you can help, contact Ray Robertson on 0409 966 176 BY LIZ ROGERS
(Think fire or flood). Because the USB drive stays on your My Life in a Flash key ring, you can update it as your life ebbs and flows. It moves with you. Back-up CDs, a second USB drive and/or a hard copy of the document makes for further peace of mind. Simple step by step instructions means it’s easy to use. ‘Anyone with an asset can benefit from My Life in a Flash’, says Sue. The Mornington Peninsula Hospice is working in conjunction with My Life in a Flash to make things easier for their clients. ‘It’s important to know things are taken care of’, she continues. Everyone deserves to have their last wishes granted. Take the stress out of a difficult situation before it happens with My Life in a Flash to ensure they are. My Life in a Flash PO Box 433 Balnarring 0438 123 549 mylifeinaflash@yahoo.com.au www.mylifeinaflash.com.au BY LIZ ROGERS Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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RICHARDSON EDUCATION, CHANGING LIVES The challenges a teacher faces every day are plentiful. Classes of thirty students make the needs of individuals elusive. Recent studies have revealed that a third of students could benefit from extra help in the class room, but in most schools this support is usually unavailable. Enter Richardson Education, an innovative learning centre that is helping students all around Victoria. This centre will provide a comprehensive range of intervention programs and learning support to maximise student learning outcomes. Richardson Education, spearheaded by Ann Richardson, has just opened a new facility on Tanti Avenue, Mornington. A team of dynamic professionals have come together to create a place for children with learning disabilities. A place where your child can receive the aid they need. Richardson Education pin-points the specific area that may be hampering a child’s progress in school. There are underlying causes to learning problems such as phonemic awareness (hearing the sounds in words), visual processing and poor working memory. Once the cause is discovered strategies can be developed to help the student learn more effectively. Preschool classes will be an important part of the learning centre. Early intervention in a child’s education greatly improves the student’s success at school. Group and one-on-one tuition is available for both primary and secondary students. VCE tuition and workshops will be delivered by specialist teachers who have years of experience in VCE academics. The learning centre strives to improve the English and Maths skills of students. Their lessons are specifically targeted to individual needs. Lessons are structured around games and fun
BY ALEXIS COLLIER activities which engage the child and allow them to absorb the material to great effect. Although the learning centre has an academic emphasis, the Happy Kids Club focuses on building emotional resilience. The club teaches children and adolescents how to deal more effectively with difficult situations. A range of anxieties and fears, in and out of the classroom, continuously plague students every day. The Happy Kids Club will advise students on mantras, strategies and techniques that will help alleviate the emotional stress some kids face. Programs are available for highly able learners, or gifted students. Extension classes taught by specialists will challenge those students who are excelling beyond their years. Richardson Education houses a team of pedagogical experts. An in-house psychologist; a speech pathologist; five specialist teachers, and Ann who previously held the position Director of Support Services (Special Education) at Woodleigh School, Junior Campus. Professional development workshops for teachers are also provided. Guest speakers include speech pathologists to discuss issues such as autism, and Dr Penny Round, a special education lecturer from Monash University. Dr Round will be helping teachers understand how to deal with students who need that extra support. Ann’s passion and wealth of experience has inspired a team of dedicated teachers to come together for what will be the first learning centre of its kind. Tuition is accessible for most families and truly offers the support we can’t always find in the education system.
Richardson Education, a place where a child can learn without fear, without judgement and with understanding. Richardson Education, truly changing lives. Richardson Education 107A Tanti Av, Mornington PH: 9787 0820 E: richardsoneducation@gmail.com W: www.richardsoneducation.com.au
HISTORICAL MORNINGTON: HISTORY ON SHOW AROUND MAIN ST Mornington’s history has had a facelift with new historical plaques installed in the Main Street Precinct in February.
An initiative of the Mornington and District Historical Society, and supported by the Mornington Chamber of Commerce and the Mornington Peninsula Shire, the project has taken nearly two years to be completed. Eighteen new Historical Plaques have been installed around the precinct on buildings and at locations of historical significance, and include not only an overview of the history of the sites, but also historical images and photos.
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Originally a fishing village known as Schnapper Point, Mornington has played an important role in the history of Victoria as the link between Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for trade and communication in the 1800’s.
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“With a history rich in culture, beautiful architecture and amazing stories, the historical plaques allow both visitors and the local community to learn about the people and places that make Mornington unique” said Melanie Sayers, Marketing and Promotions Manager from the Mornington Chamber of Commerce. “Mornington has a unique history that the local community is very proud of, and many people have worked very hard to collect the stories and images displayed on the plaques. It has been a labour of love for those involved.” A brochure is currently being developed that will highlight each historical site and allow visitors and the local community to take a self-guided tours of the town and the historical sites. 62 Hartnett Dve, Seaford. Ph: 9786 1113 Mon to Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-3 Sat May-July 10-2 Phone for your free catalogue or buy on-line at www.merinosnug.com.au
Judy Edwards, President of Mornington Chamber of Commerce with a newly installed Historical Plaque at the Counting House, Esplanade, Mornington
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These brochures will be available at the Mornington Courthouse Information Centre, and at the Old Post Office from June 2013. For updates and further information, please visit www.mainstreetmornington.com.au. fresh every season mornington LIFE
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Let’s debate that point. These words set the challenge that could instil terror in the person who is on the receiving end. You’re just waiting for the line you can never come back from. Well, Sina Summers and the crew at RPP 98.7 FM are giving you the opportunity to put your thinking caps on and create that perfect come back or initiate a thought provoking question in their first time ever on local radio program It’s a Matter of Debate. ‘This show is going to be really interesting and a lot of fun’, says social scientist Sina who already hosts RPP’s Navigating Change on Fridays from 12 to 1pm. ‘I love looking at the social issues and trends of our changing world and how they affect people on the deepest level. It’s a Matter of Debate will cover a range of topics that ‘matter’ to a real cross section of our community’. This ripper of a new series will start on March 1st at The Heritage Tavern and Restaurant
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in Balnarring. The show consists of a series of weekly debates broadcasted from various venues around the Mornington Peninsula, the purpose being to voice two opposing views. ‘Each week we’ll have two passionate debaters. Brodie Goozee who presents ‘Taking Care of Business’ on Fridays at RPP FM is the main debater. He’ll battle it out with an opponent and then the audience will get a chance to make comments and vote on who they think made the stronger argument’, Sina goes on. Anything that gets people gasbagging has got to be good. Chatting about local and/or universal topics makes us feel we are in this thing called ‘life’ together. Feel connected with It’s a Matter of Debate – a refreshing take on radio broadcasting and let’s find some answers – or maybe more questions and have a laugh while doing it. It’s a Matter of Debate Host and moderator Sina Summers and debater Brodie Goozee RPP 98.7 FM For dates and times log on to www.rppfm. com.au Or phone 5975 2650 Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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ODDLY BEAUTIFUL & BEAUTIFULLY ODD In under a year since launching his arts and interiors collection, Eren has received a resounding response not only from locals, but treasure hunters Melbourne wide. He has gained a particularly broad following from his constantly active Facebook page, Eren’s Arts and Interiors, where fans of the page can be first to see new stock, and place bids on special auction items. With his collection growing and changing every month, those with a penchant for all things functional, high quality and unique are drawn to the boutique from its bright Young St facing windows.
WIN TRAVEL’S BIGGEST, BADDEST BUCKET LIST
AND PUT THE PENINSULA ON THE GLOBAL TOURISM MAP AT THE SAME TIME
Budding short film-makers take note of My Destination’s global competition The Biggest, Baddest, Bucket List - where you can win a six-month all expenses paid trip blogging around the world plus $50,000 in cash on return. Here is a chance to put the Mornington Peninsula on the global map and win while you’re at it! Not only does the winner get to choose where they go (making the bucket list truly personal) but the lucky winner gets to tick everything off at once during an incredible 6 month round the world journey. No need to wait a lifetime to complete this ultimate bucket list - it’s all ready and waiting to be completed NOW! Oh, and it’s all expenses paid. An ultimate bucket list if ever we saw one. To enter simply create a video about your favourite destination around the world, whether it’s here where you live, your best holiday or the place you’ve always dreamed of travelling to. The video should be in English and up to 3 mins long. Enter as many times as you like and get your friends onboard! Your video, plus a quirky travel blog needs to be uploaded to www. mydestination.com/bbb. The video and blog entry can be of two different locations in order to showcase creativity and diversity. Entries are
streaming in from destinations all over the world, to see what you are up against go to www.mydestination. com/bbb. Hurry entries close on 31st March 2013. Every local entry will create more awareness of our beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
all your friends and family to vote for you! Applications close on March 31st, 2013. On April 12th the top ten are announced and final round of voting begins. By April 26th the top three finalists will be chosen, with the winner announced on May 7th.
The blogging trip of a lifetime: Six months to travel the world, all expenses paid, blogging, meeting the locals and taking part in challenges in each location. The challenges will be wide and varied, covering everything from visiting a landmark to tasting a local delicacy. Staying with a family, to an adrenaline pumping activity. The best part is that the winner gets to create their own six month itinerary. The winner will blog for My Destination throughout the trip, keeping the people back home and around the world up to date with adventures and the new friends made along the way.
This trip of a lifetime will begin for one lucky person on June 8.
At the completion of all the challenges and blogging tasks throughout the six month trip, a pot of gold will be waiting upon return: $50,000 (USD) for the winner to spend on anything they want – paying off that student loan, starting a business or buying a home – it really is a life changing amount of money!
To enter travel’s Biggest, Baddest, Bucket List, visit www.mydestination.com/bbb
Ten candidates will make it through to the voting shortlist, five chosen by My Destination and five selected by the world and then the final round of voting opens – be sure to encourage
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The Mornington Peninsula offers such unique and wonderful locations, it is a great backdrop for your video. Brush up on your blogging and its time to enter to win the trip of a lifetime! My Destination is a global travel resource run by a community of hundreds of local experts. First launched in 2006 visitors to the website will find information of what to do, where to eat, sleep and drink and top tips in more than 80 destinations in 45 countries. My Destination has over 15million unique users per year.
You can profile your business on the My Destination Melbourne website. www.mydestination.com/melbourne Contact client director Cliff Cornell on 0415 644 650 for a chat or email melbourne.enquiries@mydestination. com. Mention ‘Mornington Life’ and enjoy incentives from the partnering initiative we have created to promote the Mornington Peninsula.
Upon entering, lovers of the unusual and seekers of the rare, find themselves tumbling down a rabbit hole into a wonderland of things oddly beautiful, and beautifully odd. When Eren embarked on his quest to bring the world of art to Frankston, there was a large focus on high quality, custom made leather furniture, nostalgic technicolour tin toys, as well as a small collection of tables, bureaus, coffee tables, hanging lights, lamps and chandeliers. In the coming months, Eren is expanding his collection with a number of avant-garde mixed texture lighting fixtures and lamps, both hanging and standing. You will also find a selection of ‘one of a kind’ glass-top tables formed by the intricate root systems of exotic trees, magnificent porcelain sculptures and an assortment of mirrors and cabinets made of recycled and antique woods. Of course, Eren’s collection of fine art is still going strong and is ever growing, as he expects to receive a new range of pieces from local and international artists to supplement his already eclectic gallery collection in the next month. Eren works closely with furniture designers, both internationally and locally, through every process of production to ensure that each piece is of high quality and is produced under ethical and environmentally sound circumstances. To view Eren’s distinctly styled and eclectic collections, come for a perusal and good company. Otherwise, you can browse online through his collection on his Facebook page – Eren’s Arts and Interiors. fresh every season
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Shop 5, 56-60 Young St, Frankston. 1 Balmoral St, Frankston ph. 9781 4887 To see more visit our FaceBook Eren’s Art and Interior Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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Australia’s most extraordinary art event
An Art Gallery of NSW exhibition toured by Museums and Galleries NSW Exclusively presented in Victoria at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
8 june – 7 july 2013
4 weeks only Reduce queue time and pre-purchase your tickets online from 23 March at http://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Civic Reserve, Dunns Road Mornington VIC 3931 Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm Phone: 03 5975 4395 http://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
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LIKENESS OF BEING THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE AT MPRG Mornington Peninsula residents are privileged to have a world-class art gallery right in their own backyard. Housing one of Australia’s leading collections of 20th and 21st century works on paper, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery also hosts and curates an amazing variety of exhibitions and public programs. In keeping with its motto ‘Art For Everyone’ the gallery focuses on all aspects of art from contemporary to conservative and everything in between. Hard work, meticulous planning and dedication to detail over the past several years has paid great dividends bringing the prestigious Archibald Prize to the MPRG for the first time. Congratulations to Director, Jane Alexander and her terrific team for procuring the Archibald Prize at the MPRG in 2013 and 2014 as its exclusive Victorian venue. Alexander has been the driving force in bringing consistently high standard programs and exhibitions to the MPRG. While she joked that her persistent requests to host the exhibition won out in the end, it was actually years of preparation in building a first class reputation for the MPRG that earned the trust of the Art Gallery of New South Wales notoriously particular about which galleries receive this exhibition.
Established in 1921, the Archibald Prize is the most important portrait prize in the country. $75,000 is awarded annually to an artist whose work depicts a man or woman of distinction in arts, letters, sciences or politics. Just becoming a finalist is a major achievement. This year’s finalists will be on our doorstep in June. Always engaging, frequently controversial, this iconic exhibition should be on every art lover’s calendar. In anticipation of the big event, Mornington Peninsula schoolchildren have been invited to create their own master portraits. Friends of MPRG have announced a new art prize open to students from Prep to Year 12. Winners will receive: their award at a public ceremony, a cash prize, a private viewing of the exhibition and have their own winning portrait displayed along side the Archibald Prize finalists. Bringing fresh faces to the MPRG is one way to ensure the ongoing success of this vibrant gallery, one of the Peninsula’s most valuable assets. See The Archibald Prize at the MPRG from June 8 to July 7, 2013. Ring 5975 4395 or go to http://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au to find out what’s on. There is always something worth seeing at the MPRG. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS
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with their Open Studio Weekend and MPRG exhibition.
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s new Arts & Culture Strategy is now in print and can be viewed on line through the Shire’s website; www.mornpen.vic.gov.au or you can send me your mailing address and I will send a copy out to you.
I am also collating images of public art & sculptures for the newly established Register of Cultural Assets and I am asking community members to let me know of any public works off the beaten track. If you find a sculpture take a high resolution image and email arts@ mornpen.vic.gov.au with your contact details and where we can find the artwork. The Shire will then nominate the public artwork for inclusion into the Register.
A new music festival is in planning for the Queens Birthday Weekend in June ‘Sounds of Winter’ a mostly jazz, arts & heritage weekend. This will coincide with the Archibald Exhibition at the MPRG and the Peninsula’s famed Winter Wine Weekend. Watch this space.
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Currently on show in the Mornington Library Exhibition Foyer Space is Philippe de Kraan’s latest painting The Gathering oil on canvas a 3m x 1.9m work that has taken him over 3 years to complete and painted using a finely pointed 000 brush. In April Rosebud artist Steve Lo Casto’s work will be on show; from May 3 the Peninsula Studio Trail exhibition will coincide
This photo was sent to me by Tijana Nuspahic sayingsaid it stands on a beach walk in Somers. If anyone knows more about the work let me know. To view a broad range of arts and culture on offer across the Peninsula visit www. artsonthepeninsula.wordpress.com and send details of events and activities to arts@ mornpen.vic.gov.au Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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Manyung’s art consultants can visit your home, digitally record the areas requiring attention, measure critical spaces, review artificial and natural lighting affecting hanging or display areas, and assess the current layout as well as tonality of the target environment. They can then superimpose images of paintings you like on pictures taken of your walls and email a ‘new look’ back to you.
Prioritising your needs
The next step is to organise a trial delivery so you can view the pieces you really like in your home, assist with the final choice, placement, installation and, most importantly, ensure you are totally happy with the ‘fit’ of your artworks.
Research art galleries, services
After determining those areas that you would like artwork in, prioritise the ones to address first. At this stage you may also wish to consider reframing some of your existing artworks in a more contemporary way. If you are now wishing to look for new artworks for one or two ‘high priority walls’, start some basic research. Visit or look at the websites of local galleries. It is hard to believe but there are over twenty art galleries and studios on the Mornington Peninsula. Manyung Gallery in Mt Eliza, established in 1968, has over 150 artists and about 2000 images of artworks on its website www.manyunggallery.com.au
If you have recently come to the realisation that your home needs artwork on empty, plain walls, or refreshment and updating with contemporary art, here’s some initial advice from Manyung’s experience art consultants.
Select some artists or images that you are drawn to and contact the gallery to discuss sizes, availability and prices. Some galleries, like Manyung, offer interest free payment plans, home trial, free delivery and will assist with installation.
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LET ARTWORK BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME Mt Eliza’s Manyung Gallery has been the peninsula’s home of contemporary art for the past 44 years. Here the walls constantly change with inspiration coming from Manyung’s stable of over 150 artists.
Manyung Gallery Group’s art consultants are friendly and easy to work with and have unparalleled expertise in introducing beautiful paintings to your home, one wall at a time, in an enjoyable way.
Call Manyung on 9787 2953 to arrange a chat at your home, or visit the gallery soon.
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EARTHQUAKE STORMS & THE ELECTRIC SUN
Earthquakes are nature’s deadliest killer! Some four thousand years ago the civilizations of the world were obliterated by a series of events that reshaped civilization.
A catastrophic earthquake storm totally buried and destroyed cities throughout the Middle East. Men, women and children were decimated and famine and plague curiously attended this civilization collapse! Doubt this? Then listen to English archaeologist Katherine
unmatched in recent history. Could this deadly ‘earthquake storm’ scenario have been repeated in Victoria? Aboriginal mythology from the ‘Bunurong’ tribe fearfully record just such a catastrophic event. Writing in 1850, Governor La Trobe, a world travelled geologist, noted evidence of ancient massive earthquakes around Maribyrnong and recounts that in ‘Wathaurung’ aboriginal mythology the Yarra River once flowed out to Westernport Bay until diverted by an incredible earthquake! Dating all this however is difficult for Schaeffer proved there was at least five worldwide catastrophic events followed by lesser echoes down the ages. His conclusion was that these deadly scenarios shaped the ascent of man. Schaeffer maintained natures’ catastrophes controlled the rise and fall of civilizations. Only arrogant man convinces himself otherwise.
But what do we mean by nature? Some of the latest researches are showing that it is the Sun that not only controls our weather Kenyon, excavator of both Jericho and but, is responsible for earthquakes. Weather, Jerusalem: “The final end of the early Bronze Age according to Henrik Svensmark, runs parallel civilization came with catastrophic completeness. to the sun’s coronal mass ejections (CMEs) Jericho was probably completely destroyed. Every but earthquakes in most cases, correspond to town in Palestine that has so far been investigated sunspot minimums. Sunspots are those little shows the same break. All traces of the early black spots on the sun (each spot as big as the Bronze Age civilization disappeared.” Earth) from which solar flares and CMEs leap French archaeologist Claude Schaeffer looked out towards earth. During high solar activity at numerous excavation sites and realized this was a worldwide event. That means Australia too! The Geology of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay indicates numerous tectonic upheavals
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As our fire season closes I’d like to extend a message of gratitude to our fire fighters and all volunteers involved in protecting our state this summer. Their involvement doesn’t stop in the cooler weather. At a Council level we don’t stop thinking about it either, as we work with many groups and residents in planning for the next season. Our fire brigades are to be commended for their yearlong work.
Still on volunteering I have to mention our local service clubs for all the work they do in our townships. One example of this is the Mornington Rotary rotundas that are in place to give shelter and comfort just where we need them the most.
When I’ve finished writing this I’m heading down to Mills beach to join a Clean Up Australia group at the estuary. Again a great contribution from volunteers keeping our vulnerable areas free of rubbish and once again a thank you to all our yearlong friends groups that do so much work. Keeping near the coast, the football disaster memorial area opposite the old courthouse has been cleaned up of weed vegetation and now offers better views of the sea as you come down Main Street. We’re also upgrading the Mornington Park playground and currently working through the design with the community. This, combined with the new streetscape works at the harbour end of town, should enhance our feeling of Mornington as a coastal place. This area should be wonderful to stroll around during Autumn. One of my favourite things to do in Autumn is to meet friends for a walk and then a cosy coffee in one of our many terrific cafes. We are very fortunate to have such a diverse selection of shops and cafes. Definitely something for
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the electric birkeland currents connecting the Sun and Earth charge up and excite the Earth’s buried Telluric current circuitry. When, as in every eleven years, the number of sun spots drop off to nearly zero the Earth reacts. Then the stored electric energy discharges its pent up energy. Tremendous forces are released from the Earth’s circuitry. Result? Earthquakes and violent lightning storms and winds! For instance, during the ‘Maunder Minimum’ there was a period from 1640 AD to 1710 AD of no sun spots. Messina and Catania in this time were totally destroyed by earthquakes. Coincidence? Deadly earthquakes abound in history. Antioch 523BC (death toll 250,000), Sicily 1646 AD and 1693 AD (death toll 150,000), Jamaica 1693 AD Lisbon 1755 AD, Shaanksi - China 1558 AD (death toll 850,000) to name a few. Currently the earthquakes are centred around the rings of fire where the world’s volcanic activity occurs. Yes, volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are related! But will the hot spots remain along these grids? Governor La Trobe maintained that Melbourne’s history shows the answer is NO! Changing electric astronomical influences may unexpectedly throw tectonic plate theory into chaos!
We are all excited about the Archibald exhibition coming in June. Not only will it attract people from far and wide but, it’s a great opportunity for locals to enjoy it on our own doorstep at our own beautiful Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Check out our website for details not just for the Archibald but also for all the gallery’s creative and inspiring exhibitions. How delightful it is to have our farmer’s market in the park. This is growing monthly. I love talking to the farmers. They are so passionate and informing about their products. It’s a great way to shop. As a councillor now for the bigger ward of the Briars I am enjoying, along with my colleagues Anne and Andrew, meeting people from the area and sharing ideas and thoughts on how to continue to improve and also protect our lovely area. A ward meeting is coming up and you can check my profile on the Mornington Peninsula Shire website for further info. Regards for now Bev Colomb, Briars Ward Councillor Mornington Peninsula Shire Ph. 5977 0612 Mob. 0418 506 638 fresh every season
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SCULPTURE STANDS FOR SOMEONE Not a man content to rest on his laurels, or rest much at all for that matter, Fred Gregory, was a gentleman as much of deed as of word. A full-time chemist and dedicated father of four, Gregory, in addition to owning and running Gregory’s Modern Pharmacy, helped dozens of community clubs and organizations between the 1950s and 1970s. Clear thinking, energetic, optimistic and community minded he dedicated virtually every day of his life to the welfare of Rosebud and its residents. Arriving in 1950 with his wife Clem, Gregory became resident Rosebud chemist then set to work helping build the local community labouring with other volunteers on such projects as rebuilding the Memorial Hall when it burnt down. Gregory was instrumental in the design of the Southern Peninsula Hospital. President of numerous local organizations, he also volunteered on the fire brigade, sports clubs, carnival committee, high school council, and citizen’s league to name a few. A prominent Rotarian and a Justice of the Peace too, Gregory was a busy man. Even when working ninety hours a week in summer, he always had time for his wife, children and community. One of Gregory’s sons, McCrae artist, Drew Gregory remembers his father as a loving, caring optimist who “was always thinking about us.”
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Drew Gregory is a similarly impressive figure in the world of art. His photo realist paintings in oil and watercolour are painstakingly detailed. His superb skills in layering and texture make his paintings even more real than photography, which lacks this sort of depth and dimension. Following in his father’s footsteps, Drew Gregory is also dedicated to community, but on a more global scale. He just returned from Uganda having volunteered in an orphanage helping babies and children victimized by Joseph Kony’s brutal regime. Wanting to pay tribute to his remarkable father’s Rosebud repute, Gregory has applied his artistic skills to a new medium - wooden sculpture. After approaching Rosebud’s Chamber of Commerce, they commissioned Gregory to craft a sculpture of his father. After nine months toil and hundreds of hours, his exceptional sculpture, nicknamed ‘Fred’, was complete, paying fitting tribute to one of Rosebud’s seminal citizens. Fred joins a small group of local notables occupying the main street in Rosebud. ‘Fred’ stands at the corner of Nepean Highway and 9th Avenue. To see Drew Gregory’s other artwork, go to www.drewgregoryartist.com. au. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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Hips, Harmony & Hitler An Anzac week benefit concert for Mornington Peninsula Legacy Marion Martin’s successful musical production, Hips, Harmony and Hitler, will be playing at the Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 23rd April at 2pm as a Benefit Concert for Mornington Peninsula Legacy. Executive Producer Peter Hartin said, “Legacy is a most worthwhile organisation and the continuous good work they do deserves every support; we are delighted to be able to help Mornington Peninsula Legacy”. Created by legendary Scottish recording star Marion Martin, Hips, Harmony and Hitler is a stirring spectacle driven by unforgettable songs, glamour, colourful costuming and the unique talents and distinctive personalities of ‘Our Gracie’ (Gracie Fields), ‘Marlene’ (Marlene Dietrich) and the ‘Brazilian Bombshell’ (Carmen Miranda), all brought to life onstage by Marion Martin in a stellar performance that sweeps
you away to a time and place remembered by millions. This performance pays homage to the people of the time while simultaneously reminding us of the vital role these three female entertainers played in the serious business of uplifting public morale during the darkest days World War II. Martin said, “They were three remarkable women who lifted everybody’s spirits and took their minds away from the war and it gives me great pleasure to portray them”. The show has been hailed an overwhelming success by audiences for its touching and engaging music and Martin’s irresistible and sophisticated performance. www.marionmartin.com www.legacy.com.au Book 9784 1060 or www.artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au
NICHOLAS LYNCH EXPERIENCING GROWING DEMAND THROUGH PRO-ACTIVE SELLING PROCESS Nicholas Lynch Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of a further two Sales Consultants to the ever growing Nicholas Lynch Team. This is in addition to the recent appointment of their new Property Management Team headed by Patty Bray. Nicole Pearce and Dean McPherson both of whom are successful Real Estate Agents have joined the Nicholas Lynch Team and are pictured above with Managing Director Nicholas Lynch at the Bentons Square Shopping Centre. Mornington Life asked Nicholas about the appointment of his new staff. “We are experiencing ever increasing demand from Vendors because of our innovative and pro-active process to the marketing and selling of property. As a consequence of the increase in demand we are excited to have Nicole and Dean join the team to assist in achieving great results for our Vendors. “In addition we are seeing an influx of buyers who are being attracted to the Mornington Peninsula because of the opening of Peninsula Link. Having been involved with Real Estate on the Peninsula for over 25 years, this is the first time that I have seen such demand from inner city buyers and it is underpinning the great results we are achieving.” “In the last six months we have sold a very wide
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range of properties from just over $300,000 to $4.3 million with the greatest buyer demand in the $300,000 to $600,000 price range. The fact we sell such a wide range of property values is testament to the successful tailored marketing campaigns that we offer all of our Vendors and is reflected in the average number of days that our properties are on the market. According to realestate.com.au last month Nicholas Lynch properties were on average 58 days on the market compared to a market average of 107 days. Over the last six months we are the market leader for the number of SOLD properties.” Currently Nicholas Lynch is offering market appraisals where everyone who has a free market appraisal goes into the monthly draw for an iPad mini. This is a great opportunity to find out what your home is now worth after the opening of Peninsula Link. With the opening in January 2013 of the Rental Department, Nicholas Lynch is now able to assist you with all of your Property Management requirements. Every Landlord who has a rental appraisal will also go into the monthly draw for the ipad mini. With the addition of another two Sales Consultants Nicholas Lynch is ready for a great 2013 for their vendors so if you would like a property appraisal, text your address to 0411 121 356 or phone 1300 487 469 or email sales@nicholaslynch.com.au or follow them on facebook.com/nicholaslynchrealestate Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA FISHING Here’s another great reason why you should keep a diary and record your catch, conditions of the day, wind and tide, bait and location etc. Over the break, on a beautiful day I fished with fellow fishnet members at our normal locations for King George whiting. Fishing early morning, resulted in zero King George whiting.
Charlie Micallef and a Snapper caught at Rye in Feb 2013
Even bottom bouncing can be difficult, particularly if you are like me and use a lot of berley. I have received many reports of small to medium-sized mako sharks in the last few days, no doubt they have moved in for the aero squid! Sharks from five to 30 kg have been taken from the west to east coast, hopefully they will remain here for a while with some settled weather giving the small boat trailer angler a crack at the mako sharks. Thrasher sharks can be found in the shallow waters of Bass Strait. I can clearly remember this time last year fishing the pinkies, off Sorrento in less land and 10m of water, a good-sized thrasher shark circling my boat, so when the conditions are right get out there and give it a go. On the 20 to 30m line pinkies can be caught and it is simply a matter of working through the undersized fish until you capture a good size pinkie to take home for the table. Braid lines are amongst in this situation and I prefer long shank hook as the leather jackets can be amongst the pinkies. Down in the gutters at Koonya sweep can be caught to 2kg great eating and fun on light gear, it is simply a matter of
I have had reports of kingfish in the rip and also off Barwon Heads and the ones in the rip have been caught trawling live salmon on a downrigger. For the flathead lovers the news is all good, they continue to provide great table fish and again off Sorrento on toE40m • PR T 30 S UN line is producing good fish A DISCO
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We then returned to the same locations using the same bait in the late afternoon and evening and the King George whiting went nuts. We bagged out extremely easily. After packing the boat away that night, I recorded this in my diary, and found the same results this time last year. It detailed best catches on a new moon were all in the afternoons and evenings. I should have read my diary, before I fished in the morning!
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PENINSULA GRANGE RELEASES STAGE FOUR
Australian Unity has released Stage Four of its Peninsula Grange retirement community with the over 55s able to purchase off the plan for greater savings.
Barbara Hogan, Sales Manager of Peninsula Grange, said “I would encourage any retirees who are thinking of moving to have a tour of the two display villas we have here”.
“Once you see what’s here, you’ll fall in love with it,” Barbara said. “Our brand new community centre is now completed Peninsula Grange is a new and very attractive private community so our residents can enjoy billiards in the games room, have a at 431 Racecourse Road, Mornington (near Bungower Road). drink at the bar or use the business centre and library. With an Homes available in Stage Four comprise eight, two and three industrial size kitchen and large function area, residents can even bedroom villas with double garages. host a party.” All homes have been thoughtfully designed with flexible and The large deck of the community centre is a great place to spacious layouts, a six-star energy rating and quality fixtures and catch up with friends and neighbours whilst overlooking the finishes used throughout. tranquil wetlands, the centrepiece of Peninsula Grange. This is just one of the environmental attractions with walking paths Stage Three Completed providing opportunities to enjoy manicured gardens, parks and With Stage Three just completed, Peninsula Grange has native flora. In fact one third of the site will be dedicated to announced only three luxury brand new villas remain. open space.
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Display Villas Open The sales office and display villas are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Appointments are encouraged to ensure all your questions can be answered and you have plenty of time to explore the two different styles of villa and the community centre. Prices start from $365,000. Peninsula Grange has an Open Homes event on every second Thursday of the month and later this year will host performances by Bell Shakespeare Company and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Architecturally designed Peninsula Grange from Australian Unity is well worth a visit. Call 5975 5267 or visit www. peninsulagrange.com.au
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DIVING FOR CUTTLEFISH
KELLY & SAM BRAND INSPIRED BY RESCUED LABS
Diving on the Mornington Peninsula is always full of surprises but sometimes you have to slow down and look that little bit harder to find something special. What you may think is a rock or a piece of reef might actually be a cuttlefish in disguise watching your every move. Cuttlefish belong to the Cephalopoda family which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. Cuttlefish have large, w-shaped pupils, eight arms, and two tentacles furnished with denticulated suckers, with which they secure their prey. They generally range in size from 15 to 25cm with the largest species Sepia apama, reaching 50cm in mantle length and over 10.5 kg in weight. They can be found right across the Peninsula but mostly around pier structures and broken reef. Cuttlefish eat small molluscs, crabs, shrimp, fish, octopuses, worms, and other cuttlefish. Their predators include dolphins, sharks, fish, seals, seabirds, and other cuttlefish. Recent studies indicate cuttlefish are among the most intelligent invertebrates with the largest brain-to-body size ratios of all invertebrates. They use their camouflage to hunt and sneak up on their prey. They swim along the bottom, where shrimp and crabs are found and shoot out a jet of water to uncover the prey buried in the sand. Then when the prey are trying to get away, the cuttlefish open their eight arms and shoot out two long feeding tentacles to grab them. On the end of each tentacle, a pad covered in suckers grabs and pulls prey toward its beak, where it gets paralyzed by poison and then eaten. Cuttlefish are sometimes referred to as the “chameleons of the sea” because of their remarkable ability to rapidly alter their skin color at will. Cuttlefish change color and pattern to communicate with other cuttlefish, to camouflage themselves and to warn off potential predators. Using cells known as chromatophores, they can raise parts of their skin and can also change shape and texture to imitate rock, sand or seaweed. Cuttlefishes life span is up to three years. Breeding takes place with the onset of the southern winter. Males abandon their normal cryptic colouring and set out to dazzle the females by adopting rapidly changing bright colours and striking patterns. Females are polyandrous, and collaborative research indicates the tendency for females to reproduce using male genetic material deposited in spermatangia more favorably than in sperm receptacles directly. Females then attach their eggs to the underside of rocks in caves or crevices where they will hatch within three to five months.
Unique local brand offering stylish pet accessories to meet the standard needed for loved pets. Kelly and Sam is a new, exciting brand providing stylish pet accessories. The products include a collection of collars, leads and bedding designed to provide fashionable choices for people wanting to provide their special little friends with on trend and distinctly original styles.
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This brand is unique because it was inspired by two rescued dogs, Kelly and Sam. Owner and local equine veterinarian, Lara Tweedie, adopted sleepy black Labrador, Kelly and her adoring companion a Golden Labrador, Sam, whose cheerful personalities and story sparked her inspiration for the Kelly & Sam brand. Lara says, “These two ragamuffins found their way into our hearts with their wonderful ability to forget their difficult past and take joy from the everyday life they lead in our home. A shoe, a walk or the smallest of treats is reason enough for mind boggling excitement, usually expressed by couch jumping and turning cartwheels.” An evident gap in the market is filled by the establishment of the Kelly & Sam brand. There has previously been a distinct lack of choice for customers looking for stylish products for their pets and this sparked the creation of the Kelly & Sam range. “My seemingly endless and unrewarding search for stylish pet accessories inspired me to design a
collection of collars, leads and bedding to provide gorgeous options for people who want to bring their special little friends into their lives and their homes.” The Kelly & Sam range is designed locally on the Mornington Peninsula with inspiration from current trends in fashion and interior design to create attractive, original pet accessories. The Kelly & Sam brand supports happy, healthy pets who can enjoy life with their owners in comfort and style. These elegant products are available for viewing and purchase online at www.kellyandsam.com.au and are also locally stocked at Mt Eliza Pets within the Mt Eliza village.
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BALNARRING VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE – LIVE LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL It’s that time of the year again where Summer has left us, Autumn is upon us and we start to prepare for the onset of Winter. A wonderful transitional time of the year with the leaves falling to the ground and the striking colours that surround the Peninsula at this time of the year. All of these things signal the arrival of Autumn. Although the leaves may be dropping, Balnarring Village Shopping Centre is rising to the occasion with great offers and specials for all of the family. From food to clothes and everything in between Balnarring Village is your local shopping centre
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providing for all your needs (and wants). You can grab a bottle of wine produced locally on the Mornington Peninsula for that special lunch or dinner with the family, buy the local produce on offer or pick up a quick snack whilst on the run. Perhaps you could buy that new outfit you have been promising yourself or maybe you are planning that special trip away or just wanting to post a letter, Balnarring Village caters for all your needs including hardware, veterinarian and chiropractic services, education, accountancy and even Parenting Ideas to help you out when you need it. Whatever it is we have it at Balnarring Village Shopping Centre. Autumn also brings with it Easter and this year Balnarring Village
Shopping Centre has lots of great treats to suit all of the family, not just for the kids. Come along and see what we have to offer at the Centre and soak up the pleasant atmosphere of a delightful local village environment. Take the weight off your feet, sit back, have a coffee, relax and enjoy doing nothing for a while. Easter Bunny will also be hopping in for a visit on Thursday 28 March and Saturday 30 March, from 10am so make sure you come along and say hi as he would love to see you and you can get your free chocolate Easter Egg. So remember ‘Live Local, Shop Local’ and come join in the fun at Balnarring Village Shopping Centre.
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Variable Fire Information Message Board Trailer A new mobile fire information board is now being used throughout the Mornington Peninsula to increase community awareness of important firerelated information messages. Member for Nepean Martin Dixon MP congratulated the Mornington Peninsula Shire for this innovative bushfire safety solution which is funded under the Victorian Coalition Government’s $5 million Fire Ready Communities program. “This program will provide grants over four years for projects across the state’s high-risk bushfire communities and is specifically targeted to for use by locals as they are better placed to understand the needs of their own areas,” Mr Dixon said. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Lynn Bowden said providing timely, accurate, fire information on the message board is an effective way of alerting communities in times of fire risk. “By using the fire information message board we can deliver tailored fire information to different audiences and different townships. “The information message board will be invaluable for communities on the Mornington Peninsula, and further strengthen the hard work already put in every year by local CFA brigades, the Shire, Parks Victoria, DSE and other stakeholders who provide fire related prevention, preparedness, response and recovery information to our communities,” she said. The messages will:
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TIME FOR CELEBRATION AT BELEURA VILLAGE Locals in the Mornington area will have noticed a new landmark on Bungower Road. A recent addition to the skyline is a town square style clock tower that is the jewel in the crown of the almost completed Community Clubhouse at Beleura Village Mornington. Owned and operated by Retirement Communities Australia (RCA), Beleura Village Mornington is proving to be a run-away success since its inception just in May last year. Upon completion the development will comprise 185 two bedroom villas, all of which are free standing homes featuring study, open living, kitchen and dining areas, storage rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, alfresco courtyards and lock up double garages. “We have been amazed at the rate of take up at this village,” says RCA Managing Director, Andrew Philip. “Already we have 80 residents who call Beleura Village home - and they are a fantastic group of people!” Mr Philip grew up holidaying on the Peninsula, and is clearly enthusiastic about RCA’s newest village and its residents, who have not let grass grow under their feet while waiting for the state of the art community facility to complete construction. “The range of social activities that have commenced before the new Clubhouse has opened is a credit to the residents. I can only imagine the hubbub of activity we can expect when the Clubhouse opens in April. They will have the time of their lives!” The 1500sqm community centre houses a club lounge, dining room, cafe, club bar, arts and craft room, billiards and darts room. A commercial kitchen for chef prepared meals and functions will operate alongside the residents’ kitchenette. For those who enjoy health and wellness activities, a large indoor pool and spa and a fully equipped gymnasium will host a range of programs. Our qualified Fitness and Well Being instructor, Rosie, will be commencing strength training and water aerobics classes in April. “We like to start the health programs early on in the life of a village,” says Rosie. “With such a terrific group of residents I am sure they will enjoy and active and convivial social life. We like to offer residents an opportunity to keep fit as well” says Rosie. The clubhouse also has consulting rooms for doctors, massage therapists and podiatrist as well a Day Spa for pampering. Outside, a championship four rink bowls green will soon be in readiness for the village to have its
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own pennant Beleura Village Club team. “I would encourage anyone interested to drop into the village and ask the Sales Office if they can show you through the Clubhouse. It really has set a new bench mark in village facilities and will be a standard for our next village on the Peninsula,” said Andrew Philip. The Clubhouse will open in mid-April. For those who would like to attend the opening ceremony, pop into the village sales office and register your interest.
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SEACHANGE HOLIDAY RENTALS REGIONAL BUILDINGS & GARDENS Seachange Holiday Rentals is a small family business specialising in managing holiday rental homes throughout the Mornington Peninsula. Owner Kirsty, has been in the property game for over 10 years, before starting up Seachange she worked as a property manager at MPRE Mt Eliza. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway to explore the Peninsula, or 2 month stay with friends or family, Kirsty will find a quality home to suit your needs. Providing a top personalized service they offer a tailored “meet and greet” service where the terms and conditions applicable to each Seachange Holiday Rental home are explained. Kirsty says guests love renting their homes because they always go the extra mile, “If we have guests arriving from overseas in the middle of the night we can arrange groceries for them to get them through until they are ready to visit the supermarket.” The homes are very well maintained with full amenities and linen hire is also available. For those wanting to lease their homes, Kirsty says she offers a free quote service, “I meet the owner at the property, view the property and offer my advice to maximize potential. Discuss all that the owner needs to do to provide a quality holiday
rental home and what the guests responsibilities are. This is a free service and obligation free. Once a new property is listed I take photos and write a description for the home.” Cliff Cornell who is the owner of the Harmoney property in Mornington has been doing business with SeaChange for over three years and says it’s been a really good working relationship, “I quickly found that dealing with an individual, who cared about my property and was able to communicate directly with me when necessary, either by phone, text or email made the whole rental process so much easier for both me and my tenants. I don’t get involved at all now, she takes care of everything finding the guests, taking bonds, meeting on arrival and of course, ensuring I get paid in a fast and timely manner.” “Kirsty has achieved some really good, consistent, annual occupancy levels for me with my rental property and I’d have no hesitation in recommending her services to other rental property owners looking for a good, trusted, reliable, managed service.” For personalised management of your holiday home please contact Kirsty on 0408 181 392 or kirsty@ seachangeholidayrentals.com.au Website www.seachangeholidayrentals.com.au - JESSICA TAYLOR
TO GET MAKE-OVER THIS APRIL
Rotary Clubs of Australia, in partnership with Bunnings Warehouse, are calling on local members and friends to help rejuvenate a garden or community building in their local community this April. Rotarians and Friends @ Work - a National initiative – will see Rotary clubs from all states and territories undertake a gardening or painting project to make a difference to a local community landmark. “It’s all about doing something positive for communities across Australia,” John Boag. “Working together to give a public hall or building a fresh coat of paint, or to plant a vertical garden, is a great way to give back to the community and make a difference. “We encourage all Rotarians and friends of the community to register and be part of this inaugural Australia-wide initiative.” Rotarians and Friends @work will run between April 1-21, 2013 and is Rotary’s largest community project in Australia. The deadline for registering to be a part of the campaign is Friday March 15. Rotarians and Friends @work is generously supported by Bunnings Warehouse, Dulux, Selleys and Yates. To register or nominate a local garden or painting project, and for further information, visit www. rotariansandfriendsatwork.org.au
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NEW BLOOD, new CREATIVITY AND garden-FRESH PRODUCE
SET TO INSPIRE the NEXT GENERATION OF foodies
at EMU PLAINS market, balnarring promise a fantasy land for gourmets and gourmands. This has as much to do with the location, beside the Balnarring racecourse as with the produce, merchandise music and entertainment they hand-picked to exhibit. Vanessa explains, “The stallholders will be selling everything from cheeses to home spun arts and crafts and you can snack out on handmade donuts, gourmet tacos and other calorie crimes as you fill your shopping bags. Emu Plains will be the living embodiment of what a market should be.”
car park. Wine tastings, live music and kids’ activities will provide all-day respite under the stringy barks.
Locals, Joel and Vanessa Johnson are an adventurous couple committed to a market that will ultimately see visitors engage directly with farmers, artisans and producers. Their mantra is simple: explore, taste, rummage and be inspired by the beautiful setting; beneath a sundappled canopy of ancient stringy barks.
Vanessa continues. “This is shopping as our mums knew it; friendly, leisurely, wholesome and eclectic. We’ll cater for everyone including metropolitan sophisticates lured by luxury soaps, wine and olive oils as well as seekers of vintage treasures. With a huge range of ready to eat foods you’ll be able to munch your way around and buy local produce, from honey to fruit and vegetables, direct from the local producers.”
At Emu Plains, the Johnson’s want to create a fairground atmosphere and
Importantly, you won’t have to lug your purchases far as there is a gigantic on-site
WHAT: Emu Plains Market WHEN: Saturday 16h March 2013 TIME: 8am till 1pm WHERE: Balnarring Racecourse, Coolart Road Balnarring PRICE: Free Admission (car park $4 – donated to the Hastings Rotary Group and Emu Plains Reserve) ONGOING: 3rd Saturday of the month until April (break for Winter then Oct – Apr yearly)
The brand new Emu Plains Market will re-introduce the sleepy seaside town of Balnarring to a vibrant market destined to become a mecca for locals and foodies looking for unique arts and crafts and fresh, organically grown produce. Guided by the ethos “we make it, bake it, collect it, design it and grow it”, Emu Plains is a market experience on a eclectic and grand scale, showcasing 130+ stalls that feature unique, inspiring and fresh produce from bountiful regions around Western Port Bay.
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“This part of the Peninsula is such a small place, everyone involved in food and wine knows everyone else so it’s no secret where the best and freshest produce comes from. We’re inviting people to tap into a fabulous network of growers, local farmers and the like. This is going to be the start of a personal slow food journey for some, and that’s what we want to encourage.” says Vanessa.
The MOrnington Peninsulas Freshest Market A brand new market showcasing Melbourne and the Peninsula’s very best makers, creators, growers and collectors. Over 100 stalls, kids entertainment, live music, loads of gourmet food & fresh produce!
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UNCOVER TREASURES ACROSS THE PENINSULA: ANTIQUES, VINTAGE, RECYCLED, SHABBY CHIC Mornington Life Magazine once again presents a unique feature showcasing the wonderful array of eclectic businesses which grace our peninsula. Inspired by the current TV show American Pickers, we thought we could present some of the best spots to go ‘picking’ locally. Treasure hunters and lovers of antiques or those who just like it quirky will find plenty to adore on the following pages. Pop into the stores and have a hunt through for something unique.
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VINTAGE, RETRO, RECYCLE AND CURIOSITIES ABOUND AT ROSEBUD VINTAGE BAZAAR Art Deco style wall panels from the old Broadway Theatre provide a wonderful backdrop for this nostalgic shopping bonanza.
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Pictured left is the Dixie 50’s pin-up girl dress. Just one of the pin-up girl dresses available instore. Pictured below are the ladi dah ladies from Rosebud’s Vintage Bazaar. It’s a great girl’s day out exploring all the wonderous stalls at the Rosebud Vintage Bazaar & Cafe. Open 7 days a week. Find the café at 1017 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud (Phone: 5986 7997), and discover the Bazaar at 6 Rosebud Parade, near Rosebud Cinemas (Phone: 5982 1212).
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FOR HUNTERS, COLLECTORS & COFFEE CONNOISSEURS Felix is born of the idea that upmarket recycling is good for the planet, and good for the soul. Their latest venture - The Alley Espresso is the perfect blend of good coffee, a tasty treat and genuine service with a smile. The Alley draws together the eclectic personalities of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. You can find yourself reading a book, gossiping with the staff, or simply bathing in the sun of ‘the alley’ enjoying the sea view. Produce is selected from local suppliers - ensuring a fresh, quality product every time. The Alley’s coffee is a handcrafted blend from an upcoming roaster, Escobean, based in Red Hill. Escobean pride themselves on their quality and passion for a unique flavour and coffee experience - and the scrumptious treats on the menu will delight you.
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Felix is committed to supporting the local community - since opening their doors mid 2011 they have showcased over 30 Mornington Peninsula artists in the store and supported numerous charities, schools and community groups. They proudly source the majority of their new stock from local Peninsula people. Their emphasis on quality, hand-made, environmentally conscious products sets them apart from the rest. And of course they have plenty of quality vintage treasures to browse through! Ideally situated over the road from the beautiful beaches of Dromana, Felix is the perfect place to have a wander while you wait for your coffee, grab a bargain or get some advice on your interior styling from our in-store specialists. Local people, local produce, local products and a funky, fun, and friendly destination - a perfect place for treasure hunters, coffee connoisseurs and social butterflies!
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THRIFTY CHARM WITH MODERN STYLING With over 50 stallholders each displaying their own unique wares, Rosebud’s Once Upon a Time truly lives up to its fairytale name. Showcasing a range of retro pieces, antiques, art deco, pre-loved wares, vintage toys, reproductions, clothing and an injection of new wares, the space is a true wonderland for those seeking a glimpse of times past. The resurgence of vintage and quirky wares in mainstream design and favour can be most notably attributed to reality television shows such as American Pickers, The Block, Antiques Roadshow and Market Warriors. These shows have not only popularized the concept of having authentic pieces within the home, but also pushed the idea that it’s trendy to upcycle or hunt for pieces that could be incorporated into your design scheme in a chic and
unique way. Flip through style guides and catalogues from any major home-design retailer, and it’s easy to spot quirky details that recall times past while twisting an element of thrifty charm into modern styling.
Kaye and Denise of Once Upon a Time chuckle as they recall the demand for old suitcases and ladders following 2012 season of The Block, in which a favourite couple upcycled a number of items in the renovation of their house. Indeed, the breadth of material available in Once Upon a Time is a pleasant surprise for the thrifty, vintage shopper. It’s no secret that Melburnians have a great taste and keen eye when it comes to spotting unique design, unfortunately leaving many vintage stores, particularly those close to the city, raided of their best pieces. Conversely, placed a little off the beaten track and stocked by a diverse range of dedicated
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hunters and pickers, Once Upon a Time is constantly filled to the brim with treasures. Since opening five months ago, the store has seen stock come and go through its doors on a daily basis, the space constantly changing to showcase the ever-diverse range of curios, knickknacks, collectables, furniture and clothing. Rather than sweating it out picking through sheds to find treasures, shoppers can hunt around the store’s quirky displays, which present key feature styles. Return customers are always rewarded by the diversity of Once Upon a Time, with each visit being a new experience and feast for the eyes. Explore the vintage wonderland for yourself at 1167 – 1169 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud.
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BE FASCINATED AT MEADS Meads Antiques and Collectables inside the Clocktower Arcade at Mt Martha Village has a fascinating collection of coloured glass, vintage jewellery and gorgeous china, all for the discerning buyer. Pictured are lovely examples of what is on offer at this eclectic, interesting store; large Beswick 1950’s vase and retro enamel, silver and ruby rings. This is the place for that special and different gift. Vivacious owner Susanna is always happy to give expert advice on purchases. Meads buy and sell and are open Wed to Sun 10am to 4pm.
LOVED IT MARKET Clean out that summer wardrobe and make some room for all your winter warmers at the next Loved It Market. Loved It Market is a Women’s Pre-Loved Fashion shopping event. With over 60 stalls of vintage, new and used clothing and accessories there is surely something to catch your eye. The next market will be held on March 17, at a brand new indoor location, the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington. Since 2009 shoppers of all ages have been enjoying the variety of goods on offer. Owner Natalie says it caters for bargain hunters who love finding a one off, “Our aim is to provide our shoppers with a retail therapy experience that provides lots of good quality clothing and accessories without the high cost.” Samantha Bonus who had a stall at the previous market said it was a fantastic experience, “My friend and I had a stall together, the atmosphere was exciting, there were lots of women involved selling their old belongings and clothes. I think it was well promoted; there was a decent crowd of bargain hunters throughout the day. I sold most of my things, which was good. I would recommend it to others, as it’s a good opportunity to find some quality items at bargain prices.” Anyone who is interested in having a stall at the market contact Natalie on 0417 138 125 or loveditmarket@ yahoo.com.au or like the page on Facebook. Website is coming soon! Pictured: Find your winter coats at Loved It Markets
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FROM THE CUP I had the absolute pleasure of judging at the Centrebet Mornington Cup on Tuesday February 13. What an honour it was to be working with Lea from Sundari cosmetics and the famous and fabulous Peter Jago milliner to the stars. The day was picture perfect, sun shining, blue skies and the buzz of excited racegoers filled the Peninsula. Judging for me was an interesting time.One where i felt elation and also my heart strings were pulled at. I truly loved the experience and would do it again in a heart beat. So many women and men had gone to huge efforts. For some, planning the outfit months before, others pulling it all together in a few days and some even in hours. I loved one lady’s story of creating and tweaking her entire outfit in the car park (mind you, she looked amazing in a pink floral skirt with a solid pink top). Without a doubt, every contestant who got up on that stage and gave it their best shot deserved an award for courage and pizzazz. I’m sure those who entered these events had the desire to place and or win. No one likes to fail and I understand that for some who didn’t get awarded that’s how it felt. Then for others they may not have cared, they were just happy to give it a go. However deep down when put into these situations the nerves are on a high, you feel you look your best. Butterflies are rumbling in your tummy as you never know maybe it will be your lucky streak this time. Maybe it’s you who the judges are going to pick. Maybe it’s your number they are going to call....maybe, maybe, maybe.
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There is so much at stake and the stakes are high. I really admired the contestants who came up and spoke to me afterwards asking what could they have done better? What should they do next time to improve? What this and what that. This is when my heart bleed for them. These are the people who are the true winners, the ones who want to keep improving and pushing themselves. The ones who persist. I think for me, this bought home some past emotions and memories of my competition days, which lasted for around 10 years in the beauty industry. With each non placement your character gets stronger and tougher and you keep learning and then one day through perseverance you strike it. All your years of learning and growing pay off and you place and then you place again and again, until one day you come first and I tell you that feeling of elation shoots you straight up to cloud nine. Then when you have that sash on your body and or you’re holding that trophy as the winner of the day, with your smile stretching from ear to ear, you share a thought with the ones that are looking up to you for guidance. Because you understand how it felt, not to place. Please don’t misunderstand me I’m not undermining the winners, they are deserving of their awards. I’m just sharing some personal flashbacks of what it’s like in the competition arena of any industry. I have to say overall I was very impressed by the standards that the men and women of the Peninsula put into their outfits for the fashion on the fields competition. We had a great pallet of colour to choose from. The key colours for the day were definitely the ‘brights’: Citrus, hot pinks, lime greens, yellows, golds and more. On the day I was looking for something a little different from the norm. Whilst still traditional race wear, I looked for elegance with edge! And boy was it a tough gig to decide a winner. It was a beautiful touching moment when the Best Millinery section was judged, as the winner couldn’t believe it was her. She gave a contained squeal and teared up and all the judges shared her elated joy, we were crying tears of happiness too. It was priceless moment. The Centrebet Mornington cup was a fantastic day and one that you should definitely book in your diaries for 2014. Stylishly yours, Beckie White, Miss Velvet
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L I F E S T Y L I N G WO M E N F RO M A RO U N D T H E WO R L D ‘The two way Boot’ go from long to short in a second.
Mornington Life Magazine Autumn/ Winter 2013 Summer ends, and Autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night.
- Hal Borland
What a beautiful quote to see in the coming Autumn/Winter 2013. This AW13 is a fabulous season for fashion. As women we have so many choices. This season hot off the runways of Milan and New York we are seeing a kaleidoscope of colour. For the adventurous, its bold strong colours, rich reds, cereuses, blues and citrus. For the quieter person the colour pallet is still fabulous with earthy rust, navy and khakis. Feel free to mix it all up this winter. The furs are still on trend this year as is leathers. The leather biker jacket and asymmetrical skirts are a must have. Skinny leg pants/jeans are still a huge look with the difference this season being a waxed or textured finish. Ladies black is back this winter in the shoe area of fashion. Black with lots of studding and embellishments are all the go. Little booties with yes, everyday heels are a hot item. Which is fabulous for all of us on the run. They also come in great colours - rich reds, rusts, greens, tans and navys. The “two way boot” is the newest trend to hit Miss Velvet this year. Its a long boot with a detachable leg which then turns into a short booty. Very gorgeous and a great buy, never yet seen before now. So Ladies get in quick this season to experience the Miss Velvet style, with my team of personal shoppers ready to help you create your new look. I am also your personal stylist in store and available on Mondays, Fridays and Saturday mornings ready to help you with any fashion and or style concerns you may have. I look forward to chatting with you soon.
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MORNINGTON CUP ON FIRE Glen Boss on Tuscan Fire took out the Mornington Cup for 2013. This will mean instant entry into the prestigious Caulfield Cup in October. The day was a hot one all around with colourful fashions and happy punters everywhere. photos by Simon Mills
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Established in 2009 Herman Store is the premier destination for the fashion forward. Australian labels for men and women with a sprinkle of Scandinavian designs to compliment our take on the Australian fashion landscape. Something Else, Shakuhachi, Funkis, Kron, Staple, Rolla’s Ksubi, Vanishing Elephant, NEUW, Stussy, Weathered, THRILLS Saltwater Sandals, Style Stalker, Soles Society and more. Fashion is irreverence, quality and value. From statement casual daytime looks to bold and original party options Herman will have you looking your best at every opportunity.
Fashion is: 1. Considered 2. Irreverent 3. Classic 4. Individual
At Herman Store you will find all the best and brightest denim labels from around the globe – Dr Denim, Nudie Jeans, Cheap Monday, NEUW and Skargorn. Our jeans are for everyday consumption – we will find you the perfect fit. Denim is a passion of ours and continues to be our trademark – it is the base around which we build our wardrobes after all. We aim to please the discerning who enjoy dressing well and celebrating individual style. Ever eclectic, youthful and on trend our buyers have done the hard work for you. We pride ourselves on old fashioned customer service. Our staff are wonderfully warm and unpretentious offering styling tips and a truly genuine fashion experience. NEW STORE NOW OPEN - WOMENS ONLY BOUTIQUE Lover, Sass & Bide, Cameo just to name a few @ 2A Empire Mall Mornington Born of the need for amazing occasion wear that appreciates the sensibility of our customers. Think weddings, race, birthdays and all occasions where looking your best is paramount.
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Your autumn Stars with Stephanie Johnson Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to Mornington Life Magazine. For information on her services go to seeingwithstars.net or ph: 0411 2555 77
Aries
Ever active Aries need to slow down and start Autumn with some rest and relaxation. Spend some time reading, writing or chatting with neighbours. After a quiet few weeks you will be ready to charge ahead, particularly in your love life.
Taurus
The Autumn season starts on a note of pure pleasure for the comfort seeking Taureans. You enjoy the company of friends and also pleasingly feel a steady flow of good luck with personal finances. Just make sure that you don’t overdo it.
Gemini
You are in the limelight as the autumn season gets underway. You shine in your chosen profession and generally enjoy popularity. Your creative juices are flowing and others notice your joviality. You may also enjoy the company of young children.
Cancer
This season you need to find an activity that is the wind beneath your winds. Your home and family are comforting but you also need something that feeds your soul – the arts, an overseas trip, a sporting activity? The choice is yours.
Leo
As always you are popular amongst your friends and associates this season. Nevertheless you are asked to think of how you spend your time and resources. Now is the time for you to make changes that have long been lingering.
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Virgo
The focus is on partnerships. Single Virgos may be considering a new opportunity for love while those already committed are required to pay attention to their partners. Business partnerships may also be under the microscope.
Libra Lifestyle matters this season.
You are required to be mindful of your daily habits, discarding those that are not productive and embracing those that are. Perhaps you could be inspired to take up a new sport or exercise activity?
Scorpio
Fun is not usually a word associated with serious Scorpios but the beginning of autumn sees you able to take up a fun-filled pastime. If you insist on taking things seriously then perhaps this could be a creative project associated with work.
Sagittarius
Effervescent Archers are usually at the centre of social activities. This season asks you to be more of a homebody. Perhaps you have been putting off home chores, or maybe you simply enjoy taking some much needed rest time.
Capricorn
Your normal steady routine is somewhat interrupted this season. If you go with the flow then you are likely to be inspired with new ideas. If you follow your intuition you may be surprised by the new creative results.
Aquarius
Autumn sees you ready to spread your wings and fly, but at the same time you are wondering where you will find the cash to fund your ideas and activities. If you budget carefully then you should be able to follow your dreams.
Pisces
Autumn is a most enjoyable period for Pisceans. You need to surround yourself with compassionate friends and loved ones and take part in imaginative and inspirational activities. As a result your spirits are uplifted.
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A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. ‘House’ for instance, is feminine: ‘la casa.’ ‘Pencil,’ however, is masculine: ‘el lapiz.’ A student asked, ‘What gender is ‘computer’?’
communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else; 3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; 4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The women’s group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine (‘el computador’), because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on; 2. They have a lot of data but still can’t think for themselves; 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; 4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model. The women won.
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GETTING THE RIGHT BALANCE Injectables are an amazing tool. The power a little needle can yield to fill in lines and erase wrinkles, almost instantly, is extraordinary. The simplicity of this fast and relatively pain free treatment is brilliant. How great it is that we no longer have to live with crow’s feet, lines around our mouths or even flat cheeks. Youth can be restored in seconds. Probably not enough of us take advantage of this amazing tool. Injections for hydration in the skin are brilliant but unfortunately, as with many procedures, there are those who employ a heavy handed approach, and we are entering a time when we have noticed some faces start to morph into a swollen and almost deformed look which is waxy and puffy. These people are no longer ageless – they have crossed the line from refreshed to ridiculous. Most people who turn to cosmetic injections are looking for a natural look. They want to look the same, only refreshed and healthy. The best way to achieve long term natural results with cosmetic injections is to use combination therapy – an advanced and interested aesthetician, and an experienced injector. It is important to treat the texture, sun damage, skin laxity and colour of the skin in conjunction with the wrinkles, looking at the face and skin as one. One of the most common signs of ageing is sun damage in the form of discolouration and broken red blood vessels. Cosmetic injections will not treat these
concerns, so while injectables will make the skin look smoother, more plump and firm, the remainder of the face could be showing strong give away signs of ageing. The best results are those which refresh you, keep you from looking tired and haggard and solve your problems. Overdoing it can actually make you look older. Some laugh lines and crow’s feet show your human side. A healthy, hydrated skin will respond better to appearance-enhancement treatments. By improving the hydration levels of the skin as well as collagen density through Herbal Peels, Microdermabrasion, Dermal Roller treatments (skin needling), IPL skin rejuvenation, LED facials etc. Along with home care, advanced aesthetic therapists can play a key role to ensuring a better, longer lasting treatment result. At Mt. Eliza Beauty Therapy we use a lot of LED light therapy in our facials. LED offers benefits with acne bacteria, calming the skin from inflammation and supporting skin rejuvenation. Also IPL for its photorejuvenation benefits is outstanding. Visit Mt. Eliza Beauty Therapy – enjoy a facial with microdermabrasion and discuss your concerns with an Advanced Therapist who can advise you on skin treatments, whilst Dr. Romero, Lara Boardman or Anita East from Anti-Aging & Associates can advise you on your requirements with injectables. Available, Monday, Thursday, Thursday night and Fridays (Saturdays monthly). Phone 9787 7475 for an appointment. Sue Verheyen Mt. Eliza Beauty
Relay for Life - Register Now Rally your friends and get your Mornington Peninsula Relay For Life team registered now. Be sure not to miss out on being a part of what is shaping up to be one of the most memorable events of the year.
Peninsula residents diagnosed with cancer last year alone.
Carers, survivors and volunteers will be mesmerised by skilful stilt walkers, dance along to live bands, get faces painted and possibly squeeze in some belly dancing before the impressive fireworks display.
friends and family members or volunteering to help out on the day to make this Relay For Life event the biggest that Mornington Peninsula has ever seen.
“Mornington Peninsula Relay For Life really is an event like no other” she said “It’s where the local community comes together to support Mornington Peninsula Relay For Life participants one another and raise money for cancer support and research in a unique, fun, friendly can expect a thrilling and entertaining night and family atmosphere.” as they raise funds for cancer research with this year’s impressive entertainment line-up Cancer Council Victoria is urging Mornington encompassing the weird, the cool and the Peninsula residents to support the event by; energetic. joining the committee, entering a team of
The support from local businesses and the community for the 2013 event has been tremendous, with more than 30 sponsors already involved. Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay For Life coordinator Jacqueline Brannan said the community’s eagerness to be involved is indicative of how widespread the devastating impact of cancer is with 1,128 Mornington
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Mornington Peninsula Relay for Life 2013 will be held overnight March 23rd 4pm until 10am, 24th March, at Mornington Secondary College, Mornington Just go to www.relayforlife.org.au to join an existing team, sponsor a team, start your own, or volunteer to help on the day or even volunteer for the committee. Register online today for only $20 http://www.relayforlife.org.au Supporter’s Hotline 1300 65 65 85 fresh every season
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THE CLASSIC DIAMOND SOLITAIRE For over one hundred years, the solitaire engagement ring has been the ultimate statement of elegance and tradition. A solitaire diamond ring is by far the most popular option for engagements, and diamond experts agree that solitaire engagement rings are the ultimate setting for displaying a high-quality diamond. If you are planning to surprise someone special with a ring, a diamond solitaire ring is a choice that she will treasure forever. There are many kinds of solitaire ring settings, all of them simple and elegant. Each diamond solitaire ring setting, from the traditional tiffany-style setting to the modern bezel setting, has its own advantages and characteristics, and for a simple ring as the diamond solitaire ring, it’s important to choose your solitaire ring setting carefully. Whether you want to showcase an impressive stone with a hefty carat weight, or you want to show off a modest but high-quality stone without overwhelming it, the diamond solitaire ring is the perfect choice. In recent years, platinum has become increasingly popular for solitaire engagement rings. Treasured for its durability and modern shine, platinum is the most refined metal to use in a solitaire diamond setting. Of course, white gold and yellow gold remain popular for solitaire engagement ring settings as well, and the choice is entirely up to you. The centre diamond is, of course, the focal point of a solitaire ring, and the choice of that stone deserves your careful attention. Solitaire engagement ring settings are sold “Setting-
Only,” meaning that the setting is left empty, to be set upon purchase with the stone of your choice. Since buying a diamond is a matter of personal taste, it is important to read up on diamonds before you choose the perfect stone to set into your solitaire setting. Alternatively, you can choose the diamond solitaire setting that speaks to you, and a diamond expert will help you find the perfect stone to complete the ring. Although the name conjures images of simplicity and subtlety, a solitaire diamond ring is by no means plain. In addition to the stark beauty of stone and band, many diamond solitaire rings incorporate design elements that give them a unique touch. For example, the Engraved Cathedral solitaire engagement ring has, as its name implies, a graceful cathedral setting and delicately engraved filigree on the ring band. First-time Diamond Coco customers are always happily surprised by the craftsmanship that characterizes even the simplest solitaire engagement rings. For a simple solitaire ring to truly convey glamour and elegance, every detail must be perfect, with time-honored designs and superior artistry. Subtle variations in setting styles create unique variations of timeless classics, such as the graceful arch of the trellis solitaire setting and the innovative cut-out design of the partial bezel setting. Diamond Coco is proud to offer an extensive selection of diamond solitaire rings, as well as a carefully selected designer collections. “We know you will love our solitaire settings as much as we do.” says Anthony Hansen of Diamond Coco. Diamond Coco is located at Suite 6, 38A Main Street Mornington. Appointments can be made by calling 1300 230 430
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Paulina Vergara here, talking to you about my makeup business Eliana Makeup Artistry. Eliana is my middle name and I wanted to fit that into my business name. I started out like most girls, getting ready to go out with friends and doing their make up for fun, which after a while started to become more than just something I did before we went out, but a hobby that I wanted to one day turn into a career. This hobby ended up being something I truly loved to do and so I started to do in my free time, and well after a while, Eliana Makeup Artistry by Paulina Vergara was born.
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I studied at Napoleon Perdis Make up Academy and left with my Certificate and my Diploma in makeup which I am very proud of! The experiences I was able to be a part of were amazing (music videos, MSFW, photo shoots, calendars, short films etc) and my resume keeps on going! I cater to all occasions, big and small including all aged birthdays, formals, debs, engagement parties and weddings, just to name a few. With my mobile business, it allows me to travel to places I haven’t been before to make sure that your day is as stress free as possible. Or if you would rather get out of the house, my make up room is designed to make sure your makeup experience is relaxing and fun too! Just being able to make your day a little more glamorous gives me great satisfaction, and being able to meet new people and making them happy is very fulfilling! Feel free to check out my facebook page www.facebook.com/ paulinavergaramua for photos and more info about my makeup!
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TYH IS ON THE MOVE The Yoga House is excited to announce that they are moving! After almost 5 years at their home studio TYH is moving to the stunning new Lotus Chiropractic and Wellness Centre at 17 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza. “We are just thrilled to be moving into the vibrant village and becoming part of Mt Eliza’s health community. Whilst we have absolutely loved our beautiful home studio, it’s time to move to a bigger premises with amble space for our growing number of yogis.” The new studio is upstairs, has a beautiful atmosphere and enjoys an outlook onto the gumtrees and the street below. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supportive neighbours in Rylston Court, Mount Eliza, for giving us years of support and showing lots of patience. This has allowed us to start The Yoga House and grow it into what it is today. “At times there has been plenty of cars in our driveway but never any problems from anyone in the street. So thank you all our wonderful neighbours”, says Anna . The Yoga House moves to their new studio on the 18th March 2013, – if you are interested to try out yoga for the first time, come along to Beginner Classes on Wednesday nights. Long time yogis are of course also welcome. There are plenty of exciting programs at the yoga house this year: Teacher Training begins in March and it is not too late to join the program. “Get a Bend into your Back” - Yoga back bend workshop 24th March from 9-12noon. “Yoga for Two” Pre-Natal Yoga Workshop for mums to be on 21st April. “Enough Rope” - Workshop with ropes – Date TBA.
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LOOK YOUR BEST ALWAYS WITH PERMANENT MAKEUP Ever considered having your brows tattooed? Many of us have, but if you’re like lots of women, you have always pictured tattooed brows as black tattoo ink that looks like permanent marker drawn on your face. (Not a nice look!) Thankfully, this style of tattooing is a thing of the past! At Allyou Skin & Beauty Clinic, they can tailor permanent make up application to suit your own colourings. Even platinum blondes can have perfectly natural looking brows. Whether you need a full brow shape designed and applied, or just feathering through any gaps in your natural brow, Briony at Allyou can help you achieve the perfect eyebrows that you’ve always wanted. Not only can you achieve perfect eyebrows, but you can say goodbye to the annoying job of applying eyeliner everyday! Semi Permanent Eyeliner can be used to simply enhance the fullness of the lashes by placing colour between the base of your eyelashes, or you can go for a full eyeliner look, as thick and long as you like. Anything is possible! Semi-Permanent Eye Enhancements are perfect for people who: · Wear makeup every day, or feel “washed out” without it
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Do you find yourself weighing in at least 1-2kg heavier every Monday morning after having a social weekend? Do you feel disappointed that you can never lose that extra 5kg around the stomach because every time you make some progress the weekends get in the way . . . we can help you! Weekends are a time when most of us relax and enjoy a drink and a meal whilst socialising with friends. If you are entertaining, then choosing a tasty yet still healthy menu is not so much of a challenge, but when you are eating out, there are many hidden calories. Foods to be wary of include herb/garlic breads, fried savoury parcels, creamy sauces and mayonnaises, small goods and pasta or rice based dishes. The problem with these foods is that not only do they contain significant calories in small amounts but we tend to overeat them too.
· Are tired of applying makeup every day and removing it every night · Need to pencil in eyebrows and have trouble drawing them on · Have sparse areas in their brows and want to look younger · Have no brows and want a nice set · Have unshapely brows and want them symmetrical · Workout a lot and have problems with smeared makeup · Have allergies to traditional makeup - Have alopecia or vitiligo · Have lost hair due to chemotherapy The treatment is very comfortable as a numbing cream is applied prior to, and throughout the treatment (so comfortable in fact that many women actually fall asleep whilst getting it done!) If waking up ready to the face the day sounds appealing to you, give the girls at Allyou Skin & Beauty Clinic a call to find out more information. Allyou Skin & Beauty Clinic is located upstairs at 17 Main Street, Mornington. Contact: 5975 5877
per serve as a glass of wine, or even more if they are served in larger glasses. So you are best to choose soda with fresh lemon or lime, otherwise just stick to chilled water or diet soft drinks. As for alcohol, a medium glass of wine (160ml) is around 110 calories and a stubbie of beer (375ml) is around 135 calories, but when it comes to fancy cocktails look out for the dangerous pina coladas at around 290 calories. Needless to say, less alcohol is better as every extra glass of alcohol could take you around 20-30 minutes to walk off the next day…….. Would you like a diet that you can stick to plus some flexible weekend options? Then come and see our dietitians at one of PPN’s 5 locations on the Mornington Peninsula and they will give you the education and support you need to ensure that you can enjoy your food but still achieve your weight loss goals. For more information and locations, please call PPN’s main office on 5974 1011. Other services at PPN include Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Myotherapists/Remedial Massage therapists, Psychologists, Diabetes Educators, Bike-fitting specialists and Exercise Physiologists. Article Written by Kate Save (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist)
Some smart choices when dining out include; clear or vegetable and seafood-based soups (Tom Yum is a good choice but avoid Laksa), poached chicken or Thai beef salads (request noncreamy dressings), Asian-style stir-fries (limit rice/noodles to ½ cup), grilled fillet steak or fish with salad and steamed vegies (hold the chips!), grilled or cold seafood platters (avoid the 1000 island sauce), sizzling chicken or beef hotplates with fresh greens or sashimi (and sushi in moderation). When it comes to beverages, it’s obvious that alcohol contains significant calories, but for those of us who are having a ‘dry’ weekend, just make sure that your substitute drink doesn’t counteract your good intentions. Drinks such as fruit juices or even lemon, lime and bitters contain around the same calories
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ANYONE FOR TENNIS OR GOLFERS ELBOW? WHAT IS ELBOW TENDINOPATHY? Tendinopathy (previously called tendinitis) is a common condition affecting the outside)tennis elbow or inside (golfers elbow) and in the majority of clients neither of these sports are involved! Elbow tendinopathy can be also due to workrelated activities that involve heavy use of the wrist and forearm muscles or static sitting using a keyboard & mouse. Tendinopathy can progress in stages if the early symptoms are not treated and result in damage to the tendon that can be viewed under ultrasound.
ELBOW TENDINOPATHY SYMPTOMS
as some tendons can be very difficult to treat. There is research that suggested high Blood Sugars, High Cholesterol and Oestrogen changes may also effect the condition of your tendons and fast track tendinopathy occurring ( especially if you have had more than one tendon problem) Treating these factors can also help your tendon recovery. These issue often seem associated with the over 40’s age group and can be treated very effectively if picked up. Once you have a diagnosis and started on a medical plan, your tendon has a greater chance of healing if you perform specific exercises for a minimum of 6-12 weeks. These exercises should start with very low loads and build up gradually. There can be options of taping ( kinesio tape) or occasional bracing to assist in unloading your tendon so your daily tasks do not continue to hurt your tendon.
• Pain in the elbow is localised to either the outside or inside of your elbow joint. This may refer pain into the forearm muscles and even to the wrist. • Weakness/ loss of power in the forearm with gripping and twisting • Pain can begin suddenly or can develop gradually over time • Pain specific to stretching out your arm and lifting ( shopping, picking up a kettle, shaving !)
ELBOW TENDINOPATHY PREVENTION
Over time you can develop stiffness in the joint or issues with your neck and shoulder if un treated. Likewise, a history of neck, upper back or shoulder problems may lead to your elbow problem.
• Take frequent breaks from activities that require extensive hand/wrist motions.
ELBOW TENDINOPATHY TREATMENT
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A healthy elbow requires a healthy strong well moving shoulder as well as good muscle and postural condition around the scapula (shoulder blades) and thoracic spine to reduce the forces that go through your elbow
• Reduce or avoid lifting objects with the arm extended. Lift with shoulders back, elbows down and grip with your thumb up or out . Do not grip and lift with your thumb facing down.
For pain that has been present for a period of time, a good • Try a vertical mouse if you use a computer a lot. It places your quality ultrasound may be required to view the state and hand and elbow in a good functional position and reduces health of your tendons around your elbow. If there is reported both elbow and neck/shoulder blade stress. damage9tear or tendinopathy) to the tendon, you may be asked to see a Sports Physician for specialized tendon management
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Posture is critical ! Todays electronic age has created a lot of these tendon issues so you must be a step ahead. A slouching shoulder / neck will continue to effect your elbow and effect your activities. This can be trained. Use a fit ball, or place a lumbar roll vertically up your spine when sitting/ driving to keep your spine long, head up, shoulders back and elbows down. If you do play a sport, you may need an assessment of your overall technique as well as some basic sports specific exercises to improve the muscular condition of your back, shoulder and elbow. Just rest alone will not recover a tendinopathy as it can lead to further deconditioning of all tendons ( even your Achilles !) If you do not play sport, you are not immune to tendinopathy of the elbow. The stronger you are at all ages with over doing it , the better your chances are at avoiding long term tendon problems For more info go to: http://www.tsic.com.au/pages/tennisgolfers-elbow or email info@tsic.com.au for some advice
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NEW AT BENTONS SQ
On behalf of Epichealth we would like to thank the Mornington community for the warm welcome our family medical clinic in Bentons Square has received over the last few months. Our team at Epichealth are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care and service. With a strong focus on preventative health our professional and caring team are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Mornington community. We are delighted to introduce our team... Epichealth’s Senior Doctor, Dr Michael Aizen (MBBS, FRACGP). Dr Aizen is registered as a Specialist General Practitioner and has over 30 years experience in general practice. Dr Aizen will provide acute care as well as preventative medicine, chronic disease management, antenatal care, family based medicine, workers compensation and travel medicine. Dr Aizen has relocated from Tasmania to be closer to his grandchildren and enjoy the nicer weather. We also introduce Dr Mahmood Bhatti (MBBS). Dr Bhatti has worked locally on the Peninsula in Frankston Hospital and has substantial experience in emergency medicine, surgical procedures and family medicine. Dr Bhatti has a special interest in pain management and has actively worked to improve the health and wellbeing of patients with chronic conditions. Dr Bhatti has three young children who keep him busy! Supporting our doctors is Epichealth’s lead nurse Liz Scott. Liz is a registered Division 1 nurse who has been practicing for over 10 years and is Peninsula local. Epichealth’s clinical staff are supported by our practice coordinator Kerrianne Singleton, as well as our friendly receptionists Nicole Berkhout, Danielle Larche and Monique Kren. On behalf of our team, we want to thank the Mornington community for their warm welcome and overwhelming support of our clinic at Bentons Square! Please feel free to pop in to the clinic to meet our team.
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MAINTAINING MOTIVATION IN YOUR BUSINESS Working for yourself or running your own small business can be very rewarding. There’s the freedom from the daily commute, you no longer have to answer to your boss, and when things go well the money can be fantastic. However, one of the biggest issues facing small business owners is self-motivation. When you’re an employee most of the time you’ll have a manager or senior who’ll be there to guide you, pick you up when you’re having a bad day, or in some cases to give you a good kick in the rear when you’re not getting things done. These are all things that the small business owner misses out on. As the “big cheese” you’re the one who has to ensure everything runs smoothly, and it’s you who has to keep yourself motivated to get the work done. So how does the small business owner keep himself or herself motivated? REMEMBER YOUR ULTIMATE PURPOSE Everyone goes into business for a reason. It may be to escape the rat race, or to be able to spend more time nearer home and loved ones, it could be to build financial security for your children. Whatever your original purpose, it was obviously strong enough to get you to start your business in the first place. A good way to keep yourself motivated is to remind yourself of the real purpose of your business on a daily basis. Make sure you constantly remind yourself of your ultimate aims and goals. If they are important enough to you they will keep you pumped! REWARD YOURSELF All work and no play makes everyone unhappy eventually so make time to reward yourself. Set
yourself small goals and treat yourself each time something is accomplished. It doesn’t matter whether the goal is to win a certain contract, or to achieve a certain level of income. In fact it doesn’t even matter if the goal is just getting through the working month. Engage in an activity you like to do, or treat yourself to something you’ve been eyeing up in the shops. It’s amazing how having something to look forward to can drive you to keep working hard. USE MOTIVATIONAL TOOLS It can be very effective to use some sort of motivational tool on a daily basis to keep yourself “turned on”. If you travel to work you could listen to some motivational music, or some sort of self-development program. If you prefer to read then try a motivational book. Something perhaps related to your industry that was written by someone who has already made a success of their business. Hearing about the victories of others can go a long way to keeping us motivated. Some people report great results from going to occasional seminars. Again they can be business related, or personal development related. Often meeting and networking with other like-minded people can be of great benefit. Remember these events could also lead to you meeting your next big client so you could end up motivated and with a new contract! STAY ORGANIZED I know that walking into my office to see a mile high pile of paper work on my desk does nothing to motivate me at all! It’s like being
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served a massive plate of food when you’re not really hungry. Too much on the plate turns you off instantly and it’s the same in business. Keep things organized and ensure things don’t pile up. Make sure you have plenty of systems and processes in place that help you get things done so your to-do list is never overwhelming. If you do find you have a ton of work to do then the “Chunking” technique works well where you tackle two or three related tasks at a time before moving on to the next. TAKE TIME OUT Although when you run a business you can often end up working more hours than you did when you were employed it’s still incredibly important for you to take time out for yourself once in a while. This should be time where you do nothing that relates to your business whatsoever. Spend time with your children, take your partner out for a meal, or take an afternoon off work to spend an hour in a floatation tank. Regardless of the activity, taking a little time away from the office is vital to your success. If you Wrench, plug Sponsored by Peter away for months on end without a break you can very quickly burn out. You are also likely to become frustrated, and that can lead to a lack of motivation.
REMEMBER TO MOTIVATE OTHERS As vital as it is to keep yourself motivated it’s also very important that anyone working for you is regularly ‘pumped up’. It doesn’t matter whether this person works with you full time in the office or is an outsourcer on the other side of the world. Everyone needs some kind of motivation within the working environment, and as the boss it’s your duty to ensure all staff are looked after. If you have more than one employee consider some sort of monthly or half yearly bonus to reward them for their hard work. You could also think about running a competition where the best performers win a prize of some description. By doing this you don’t just keep your staff motivated but you also aid your business. Happy staff are generally much more productive than those in an atmosphere with little motivation from their seniors. Like anything in life motivation benefits from momentum. The more you practice something the better at it you get. Using various motivational techniques on a regular basis will provide you with the necessary momentum to maintain a positive attitude to your business, ActionCOACH and will help keep you focused and on track. It really doesn’t matter which tools you use. Stick to whatever works for you and ensure you don’t let your self-motivation practices slip. They’re more important that you think!
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Angus & Rose A creative boutique space offering, creative & relaxed kids parties, art classes, yoga, school holiday activities, vintage wear, books local handmade products and art. Red Hill Roast gourmet coffee served from 9am daily Snip your own roses $10 a jar or $20 a bucket
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Are you always looking for a great local family event? Or a great activity to keep the kids busy that is just around the corner? Then be sure to pop over to Mornington Peninsula Kids.
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Mornington Peninsula Kids is an online hub for families on the Mornington Peninsula. Both the website and Facebook page allow families to connect with local services and activities, as well as get great tips for day to day living. Mornington Peninsula Kids celebrates life on the Peninsula for families; showcasing local events, products and services.
Easter School Holiday Workshops Magic, jewelry, art & space painting for full details visit www.angusandroseatthebriars.com Monday - Friday 9 to 3 Saturday & Sunday 10 to 4 Phone 5974 4833 The Briars 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha 3934
Mornington Peninsula Kids is run by two local mums, Fiona and Anna, who say it’s about keeping families informed and giving them options while encouraging people to shop locally. “I was always looking for activities to keep my two girls occupied and found the answer was never in one spot,” Fiona said.
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“I’d often hear about fantastic events and local businesses via word of mouth and wondered how I could pass this information on to other families living on the Mornington Peninsula.” The website provides a comprehensive list of events and activities for Mornington Peninsula families to access all through the year. You will find local attractions, support services, playgroups, dance schools, there’s even a list of birthday party venues. The interactive calendar makes finding local events for your family a breeze and the Made on the Peninsula section recognises all the beautifully handcrafted products made locally. “Mornington Peninsula Kids allows us to celebrate and share what we have here on our door step.” You can also find Mornington Peninsula Kids on Facebook where they keep you updated on the latest events and attractions happening across the Peninsula. For more information visit penisulakids.com.au or email info@peninsulakids.com.au fresh every season
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ANGUS & ROSE AT THE BRIARS Looking for somewhere magical to treat the kids this Autumn ? Look no further than Angus & Rose at The Briars in Mt Martha. Whether it be exploring nature with the Kids Gardeners Club, getting crafty in the art classes, or enjoying a yummy baby cino, there is certainly plenty to keep the little ones entertained and educated at the same time!
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THE PENINSULA GOURMET EMPORIUM A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR MP GOURMET AND SPA PRODUCTS The inspiration behind The Peninsula Gourmet Emporium started 6 years ago when Kym and Ted Smirnoff discovered the growing number of high quality artisan food producers on the Mornington Peninsula, and fell in love with both the produce and the local gourmet movement. Kym has a eye for quality and a flair for beautiful merchandising, which she developed over many years as a buyer for David Jones. She brought these skills along with her love for the Peninsula Gourmets to her new business venture.
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‘Hamper Yourself’ was the first incarnation, a business where you could select your own hamper ingredients, choose your packaging and design, and have it delivered free on the Mornington Peninsula. Late last year, the idea expanded and the couple opened The Peninsula Gourmet Emporium – a produce store offering off-the-shelf gourmet and spa products including pasta, sauces, conserves, lollies, fudges & cookies. There’s also an extensive range of gluten free products and giftware. Kym maintains that The Peninsula Gourmet Emporium only stocks the best quality product lines from the Mornington Peninsula. Kym and her team have spent many years tasting, sampling and testing the products, getting to know the owners, sometimes working with the producers to refine and tweak the product lines. Her focus on quality remains the defining characteristic of the store. Kym and the team at The Peninsula Gourmet Emporium are proud to source local and for all the right reasons; they’re
convinced it is the best. Kym offers “On the Mornington Peninsula we are truly blessed. We are surrounded by coast lines, fertile soil, inspired food producers and have a long agricultural legacy. It’s little wonder that from this region we’re seeing the most luscious produce ever made!” You can now purchase a full range of Gourmet and Spa products and customized hampers in-store at 244 Boundary Rd., Dromana. Open 10am-2pm Daily except Tuesday. Gourmet and Spa Hampers can be ordered online at www.hamperyourself.com.au.
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Be daring! watch 2 tantalizing exciting new MUNGOflix short films… Gold, Glamour & Destruction Brains, War & Thunderbolts A great fun night so glam up girls! Music from the “Wizard” - Andrew Farrell and Maryanne Weaver Delicious finger food 7pm sharp Wednesday 20th March
Cost: $25 per personincludes finger food and DVD of 2 new films Venue: upstairs at Harba Oyster Bar & Grill Esplanade, Mornington (opposite Mornington Park) Bookings: Peter Mungo Jupp peterjupp@fastmail.fm or ring 0422 507 152 RSVP essential for catering purposes. Limited places.
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FOR THE LOVE OF…
BY LIZ ROGERS
Some things happen so far out of left field it’s like you’re in a dream. One day life is smooth, happy, you’re functioning. Within minutes you can’t breathe, you’ve lost control and life as you know it will never be the same again. There’s no going back. Tamara Newing knows this to be true. ‘When Reagan had his accident I fell into this black hole of grief but still had to be a mother to my other four children. Friends of his would walk by the house and ask if they could come and sit in his room. Every day at 3.30 the school bell kept telling me he’s not coming home’. We sit looking out towards Safety Beach and beyond. The sky seems to wrap around the house like a pair of gentle hands holding it up, and the water is like glass. ‘All my children know how to dive. Reagan had done it so many times before…’ Such cataclysmic events can shape who we are. Tamara goes on; ‘I needed something other than the pain to focus on. I booked into four cheese making classes just to get some dates in the diary and became obsessed’.
‘It’s grown so quickly. I’m selling at four local markets plus supplying eateries and restaurants. We have 14 to 16 cheeses in the range’ she goes on. Try a typical French Style goat’s cheese called Admiral’s peak or the delicious Black pearl - a young hand shaped goats curd with a soft white rind and dusted in ash. BoatShed’s Stilton Style Blue Cheese is a whole body sensation. So sharp, so smooth and so crumbly!
The unbearable sorrow of losing fourteen year old Reagan poured into the making. Cheese needs nurturing. ‘I went out and bought all the commercial equipment straight away. It was only later when one of my daughters said ‘don’t you remember Mum, cheese was Reagan’s favourite food’, that I could hear him saying, ‘I’m a mouse, I’m a mouse, I need to eat cheese’.
Some people think that those who are meant to do what they are doing are guided by an invisible force. Before moving to Mount Martha from Hawthorn a couple of years ago, Tamara took a trip to Vermont in America to the Institute of Artisan Cheese Making. ‘I spent a week watching how cow’s milk was made into cheese. A woman whom I had no connection with told me ‘your son has brought you to cheese’, and yes, he has’. Because Tamara has a long connection with the food industry – she had a cooking school in Hawthorn for fifteen years called Tamara’s Kitchen, is the author of several cookbooks and Matt Preston has called her ‘The Risotto Queen’, creating gourmet cheese seems natural. BoatShed cheeses are delicately crafted from local farm fresh goats, jersey cow and buffalo milk.
Tamara often gets up in the wee hours of the morning, heads down to the ‘cheesery’, (which used to be the boatshed under the house) and lovingly turns ‘her babies’. On the 22nd of each month she goes into a ‘cheese making frenzy’ as it marks the day of Reagan’s passing. ‘I need to keep doing this’ she says, and we don’t have any problem with that – you can taste the love in her cheese - for Reagan. The Reagan Milstein Foundation sends soccer boots to disadvantaged kids who have potential. For more details log onto www.reaganmilsteinfoundation.com Also check out BoatShed’s bread and cheese making classes twice a month at BoatShed Cheese, Mount Martha. For more details visit www.boatshedcheese.com or contact Tamara at tamara@boatshedcheese.com Ph: 0414 250 754
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EPICUREAN RED HILL . . AN EXPERIENCE TO SAVOUR “Good evening ladies, how are you?” asked the maître d’ with one of those delicious Italian accents that make every woman coo. My dining companion Kylie and I have just set foot into the trendiest tasting venue on the Mornington Peninsula, Epicurean. As we walk in, past their bakery, we notice the pictures of Epicurean’s renovation. The giant ‘shed’ slowly transforms, in black and white images, into the venue it is today. The greenhouse type roof, the endless solid wood beams and the rustic brickwork, all help to create an effortless décor. We are led to our table and we pass the wine tasting bar, where sommeliers discuss the latest local wine. They only sell wines from this region, and superlative ones at that. Our next discovery is the pizza making station which houses the hutlike fire oven. The bakers toss dough, spinning it through their fingers with an effortless grace. The bar sits in front of the open style kitchen where a team of expert chefs are abuzz, creating magic with their wand-like wooden spoons. Kylie decides to take an alternate route to the table and finds
plenty of space for functions in the cellar door and an extra-long room that looks out to a walking trail and a lush forest. Sitting down we make note of the central garden, an aisle of herbs, chillies and spices for the restaurant’s use. It adds a certain charismatic charm to the place. After sampling a selection of wines from the knowledgeable sommeliers, Kylie and I realised that our taste buds couldn’t be further apart. She enjoyed the sweet rosé. Personally I favoured the bolshy ’09 Paradigm Hill ‘Col’s Block’ Shiraz from Merricks. The selection of wine is plentiful from the sweet sparkling to the oaky Chardonnays; the wine experts will find something you will not want to forget. With our glasses filled we returned to our table and perused the extensive menu. I watched as the lean rack of lamb made its way to my table neighbour, with Epicurean’s beautiful herb Kipflers, my mouth drooled a little. This evening we decided to try a sample of dishes. The salumi board was filled with some divine cured meats including salami and thinly shaved prosciutto. Their selection of fresh breads from the bakery, local olive oil, chilli aioli and ripened figs added
to our grazing platter. The moment our ox cheek ravioli arrived, and the feta salad we knew, somehow, we had teleported to another world. “Oh gosh, the meat is so tender,” Kylie groaned, describing the ox cheek ravioli served with a drizzle of pea sauce. The feta was so light and creamy that it went beautifully with its beetroot and walnut dressing. A meal can only be as good as its raw ingredients, each and every ingredient used at Epicurean must have been touched my Midas, absolute gold. The night slowly came to an end as we ordered our dessert, mini croissants with warm Nutella waiting inside. A waiter prepared us two Italian hot chocolates, so rich and flavourgasmic that I won’t be able to stop smiling for a week. The service was brilliant, the atmosphere was electric, the food flawless, I cannot possibly rave any more about this place. My friend and I went to Epicurean for a meal, instead we received an experience. A delicious unforgettable experience. Epicurean, 165 Shoreham Road, Red Hill Open Daily 8am till late PH: 5989 4000 Web: redhillepicurean.com.au
CLUB’S ON PAR FOR GREAT FOOD Rosebud Country Club’s View Restaurant has fast become one of the dining jewels on the Mornington Peninsula.
They believe innovation is the key to success.
Superb food, a relaxed atmosphere and exceptional customer service is what sets them apart.
“This region has some of the best produce anywhere in Victoria and it’s great that we can incorporate that into our menu.”
The View has been popular with the club’s members for years, but the word is out with locals and visitors too who want to enjoy quality dining at an affordable price. Head chefs Trish Roberts and Mark O’Brien work together to deliver a creative menu that uses the best local produce.
“People want food that reflects the local landscape with a modern twist,” Mark explained.
The View Restaurant captures impressive views of the surrounding golf courses with its ceiling to glass windows. There is also a first class wine list. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Bookings on 5950 0800 or visit www.rosebudcountryclub. com.au
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TASTES LIKE . . COMMONFOLK WOW what a breath of fresh air, an early morning start in the light industrial area of Mornington and set in the fitting street named Progress Street. This is definitely ‘progress’ with coffee. Ryan, the master barista, took me through an amazing journey of coffee education with my filtered ‘Bolinda’ (organic) coffee. This bean is from Bolivia, in the steep mountains of, the romance adds so much to the journey. I watched as he ran hot water through a filter system and warmed my cup, then proceeded to filter this nectar into a fine china vessel. The flavour and personality of this was second to none, as I linger in this eclectic warehouse of creative space.
FREELANCE PRIVATE CHEF MIRANDA J REEK OFFERS A SENSORY OVERLOAD IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.
Commonfolk has been a long time coming and it has proven to me that creative people do exist, roasting on site, space for jewellers to sell their wares, food to satisfy and nooks and crannies that one would expect only in alley ways of Colliingwood and the like. WATCH this space as we witness big things growing here. Commonfolk they may be, but isn’t everything simple in life the best! 16 Progress St Mornington Commonfolkcoffee.com.au
As a floating chef she will plan a menu, catering to your every need, bringing mouth watering delights from the Pacific Rim to Mediterranean influences, cooked to perfection. If needed she can also can provide you with wine to compliment the food, even plates, silverware, candelabras etc to make your evening perfect.
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Through an extensive 15 years travelling as a private chef on mega yachts, Miranda has obtained experience enjoying the finest and most spectacular cuisines at their point of origin. This has enabled her to study and master regional styles of cooking, extending to Pacific Rim, Australian, French, Italian, Mexican, English and North American. Drawing on an artistic background she brings a certain depth and freshness to food presentation.
Try their home made eggplant dip it’s amazing!
Contact Miranda 0419 85 85 86
The search for the perfect kebabs is officially over!! The salad is so fresh and such good quality, I’ve only ever had the lamb and it has been mouth watering every time. Lamb shish kebab so tender and really clean, non greasy. Big portion size and great price at 9-10 dollars for a kebab. I have managed to have a taster of the falafel kebab and WOW this is a great alternative for the vego’s, non meat eaters or just for a great change Looking forward to trying some of the other meals on their menu but for now can’t stop eating their Lamb shish kebabs! Bonus is that the people that run it are genuinely friendly, prompt and very happy to serve! Get down there for something of a special treat, dining in with the full sit down is available and let me tell you, it’s hard to get a table that’s for sure! 196 Main Street, Mornington
HERITAGE Collard Greens and Gravy were playing on the deck between 3 and 6 at The Heritage on a recent Sunday. It said ‘Come down for a beer and some free entertainment’, and that is exactly what I did. The fabulous part of this unique old school establishment is that there are no pokies, no TAB and it’s byo kids, they can have fun on the big grassy lawns out the back! On this sunny afternoon I enjoyed a selection of great beers on tap, Red Hill brewery to mention just one star player, the snacks available are a real treat, wedges that are always winners and the full extent of gourmet pizza choices. Where to start? Steak and fetta and black olives Hawaiian-with champagne ham,tomato, mozzarella, and pineapple Margarita-Italian herbs, mozzarella and tomato sauce Pepperoni- Mozzarella, pepponi and tomato sauce Vegetarian- Cherry tomato, spinach and feta Seafood Pizza-Spanish onion,tomato sauce, mozzarella and prawns Best part of it all PIZZA’s under $15 and they are delicious. So we are now bunkered in, Collard Greens and Gravy punch out the Sunday blues with gusto whilst we dance away, refresh ourselves with micro brewery alchemy and the kids who play on the green come up statically for more snacks that you can poke a stick at. Who said a Sunday sesh has to be in the city and without your family. Heritage we will be back for more music filled fun, thank you ever so much Heritage Tavern and Restaurant, 3059 Frankston Flinders Rd Balnarring Ph. 5983 2597
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TRY US FOR DINNER cafe on the mount Cafe on the Mount, affectionately known as ‘The Mount’, was established early 2009 with the honest premise that, although a customer can prepare a meal or coffee at home, the friendly staff and fresh product at the Mt Eliza cafe can provide a priceless window of pleasure in their patron’s day. Indeed, open long hours; one can almost always see diners relaxing under the sprawling umbrellas or laughing over a cup of coffee. Owner and Manager Anita Hay has spent the most part of the last 19 years in the industry, driven by years of studies, much travel and solid mentoring through friendships formed working in both the corporate and small business sectors. Enriched by the foundations of old school training, which dictates vigorous and fast service with impeccable attention to
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each customer, Anita has combined traditional approaches with the skills and attitudes toward dining she has observed through her travels.
extensive all-day breakfast menu, which is complemented by the lunch menu and daily changing specials.
“My origins are European, which have encouraged a love of travel, culture and appreciation for diverse attitudes toward the meaning of the dining experience and the quality of produce that people expect to enjoy.”
Try the salmon, avocado & spinach roulade delicious! Or slow cooked pork belly; another favourite, Lamb backstrap served with Israeli cous cous and charred lemon. Entrees start from just $13.50 with mains in the range of $23 to $29 .
People of all ages can be seen frequenting Cafe on the Mount, from business types, to twentysomethings to families with young children. Customers of all walks enjoy the energy of a buzzing cafe and attentive staff, who believe that respect, experience and creativity is conveyed from the kitchen to the plate – or coffee cup.
The Christmas and New Year saw the cafe space and menu renovated to keep up with the demand of a loyal clientele. Fridays and Saturdays see breakfast roll into lunch, which rolls into drinks, which then rolls into dinner. Whether you are after a locally sourced Peninsula Pinot Grigio, an ice-cold Corona to accompany a tasty bruschetta, or the grain fed Kilcoy eye fillet steak ($29) with a glass of shiraz, winding down the evening at Cafe on the Mount is a satisfying experience.
Lavazza ‘s Brazilian and Indosian blend of Arabica / Robusta beans was a natural choice for ‘The Mount’, with customers favouring the consistent taste of a strong but smooth espresso. Another specialty of the cafe is the
Cafe on the Mount is perfectly located right in the centre of the Mount Eliza Village.
restaurant quality service in a relaxed cafe style environment • ever changing specials board • full licensed • kid friendly • all day breakfast
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TASTES LIKE . . THE ROCKS ON THE WATER As we meandered down the picturesque road to the Mornington Yacht Club already the stress of the world dissipates from all over your body, yes there is something about the ocean. Parking is not as stressful, even walking up stairs seems like a breeze. This is the mind set that the Rocks has cleverly landed on to create a mind space of relaxed, fresh, open and welcoming energy. The décor lends towards something out of a New York basement, with hints of a fish town wafting by the ocean breeze. Service is immediate and you know you are ready to enter a fantastic journey of culinary local delights. With 4 of us on the table for lunch we all opted for small plates to share, a fun way of melding tasty morsels, company and laughter. Locally baked bread with oil to complement the saganaki, kefalograviera, grilled sheep’s milk feta, WOW and to add to this were poached mini figs that were bursting with delight. The gyoza, pork Japanese dumplings, soy (serve of 4) were next to try and I have to say probably the least favourite of the choices . The menu came back with full gusto with its serve of cyprian black sea salt & pepper squid, black garlic aioli (a recipe I really want to steal), next were the ‘under the radar’ croquetas, fish, potato, lemon & herb croquettes, harissa & almonds (serve of 4), these bad boys were fresh with flavor, just as described. Now as we rode through this wonderful mix of flavours we also shared in the middle of the table a wonderful rocket, avocado, quinoa and corn salad that complemented everything perfectly. The service here is exceptional and the food has never missed, all in all well done to the Rocks ‘second coming’ making a booking in advance definitely a must! The Rocks, 1 Schnapper Point Dr Mornington Phone 5973 5599
MANHATTAN IN MORNINGTON Breakfast anyone? Bring the kids, this place is guaranteed home cooked goodness. Overlooking a car park. Go inside and Aladdin’s cave awaits. The fit out of this place is simply amazing, no expense spared for this family based operation that is tucked away off the hustle and bustle of Main St. Eggs Atlántico, a left field approach to Eggs Benedict, with perfectly poached eggs (no vinegar in sight) and smoked salmon, served with steamed spinach, toasted bagel and Hollandaise sauce. Now the last time I had a bagel was in New York and haven’t found one that can replicate this, a twenty year wait, WOW. Wife’s plate was next, Vegetarian Cooked Breakfast, two eggs of your choice served with grilled tomato, roasted capsicum, sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Although if it was mine, I would have liked some bacon on the side, for a vego, perfect! Complimented with great coffee, this is perfect heart starter to ensure everyone is on the same page for a cracker of a day. Manhattan, I cannot wait to come back to see your night-time experience. Manhattan in Mornington, shop 2, 55 Barkly Street Phone 5976 4867 Open 7 days
GRUMPY’S ON DAVA PIZZA PASTA Located as you would guess on Dava Drive, Mornington. This place use to be an institution, something happened maybe it went AWOL, but Nick has it back and oh yeah they satisfy big time. All the favourites are there but let me just state, give the ‘fisherman’ a crack or the ‘mediterreanan’ ask for the thin base and BOOM best times for your taste buds are only around the corner. Keep saying I am going to try the pasta menu but simply cannot go past the good old favourites. No need for thanks, the joy is in sharing an all time great pizza for the right price. Enjoy watching the sunset, and the pizza! Grumpy’s On Dava Pizza Pasta
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Come Graze at Grazen Grazen café has taken a unique approach to café fare. The menu is filled with fresh and seasonal ingredients from local producers. “We make all our products in-house,” says Corey, owner of Grazen. The international meals served, such as their signature dish soft-shelled crab spider roll, originate from Corey’s world travels and training in Asian cuisine. “We have daily specials and our menu is constantly changing with exciting and seasonal new dishes.” Grazen has fun with their food, giving unique twists to classic favourites such as Eggs Benedict with home-made hash browns. But Grazen has a plan, a plan to make Grazen the place to go to in Mornington. ‘The Loft’, an upstairs extension, which overlooks the racecourse, will offer space for functions, degustation dining and tea tastings. ‘The Loft’ launches in mid-to-late autumn and will surely become the best place to celebrate your next
special occasion. Grazen is open every day for breakfast and lunch. But what you might not realise is Grazen provide catering for events. Tailor made menus are created for every customer depending on the individual needs. Cake decoration is also available. Pastry chef Tiffany Pryor, (Cakes by Tiffany) who creates all the desserts for the café, is available to whip up that special baked delight that will leave family and friends drooling. Grazen has been open less than a year and already it has become a place to visit for a delicious lunch or coffee with friends. “We have fun with our food,” Corey explains, “we love what we do, that’s all there is to it”…and you will too. Grazen Open Daily: Mon-Fri 6am - 4pm; Sat, 7am - 3pm; Sun, 8am - 2pm Unit 4/2a Carbine Way, Mornington Ph: 5976 8478 W: grazen.com.au
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A grand way to experience great traditional dining, Mornington’s Grand Hotel is a local favourite and has been servicing the community over a span of three centuries. “We are a family hotel and our bistro reflects our family values,” said General Manager Cameron Price. “I have three kids and I understand that a lot of people in our local community save up for that one special night and I believe we offer a consistently high quality meal that represents good value for the family budget.” The Grand is also a favourite for seniors with ten different mains on offer for just $13.50, lunch and dinner, every day.
GREAT VALUE AT THE GRAND BRING THE FAMILY, CHOICES ARE HUGE
The Grand has a big focus on fresh and house-made, using good quality produce, sourced from the region, where possible. Table service has also long been a Grand hallmark. Since 1892 in fact, for more than a century people have loved celebrating birthdays and events in The Grand dining room. The Grand sources meat from a local
Somerville butcher. Grass fed and chemical free rib eye, porterhouse and a plump lamb rump that is tenderly served with fresh herbs, mash and red wine gravy. Portuguese chicken is roasted with cumin, garlic and chilli lashed with orange and labneh. The roast duck risotto adds the shredded meat to a pre-roasted, fresh herb and wild mushroom base. The rice is simmered in house-made vegie stock and topped with Grana Padano mature parmesan. Grilled Atlantic salmon is ladled with a miso sauce and served on tossed Asian green vegetables with a twist of pickled ginger. Vegetarians have four choices including mixed herb gnocchi with Mediterranean vegetables in a rich Napoli sauce. The spectacular Grand desserts are all created in The Grand kitchen and include cakes, mousse and daily-special creations. The Grand Hotel is located at 124 Main Street, Mornington. Phone 5975 2001 or web grand.net.au
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UNCOMMON COLLABORATION IN PROGRESS
Something exciting is growing within the industrial estate of Mornington, amid the cold, grey concrete slabs of factories, a warm and creative concept has sprung to life. Young creatives Sam, Sarah and Josh each needed a space to put their respective passions of specialist coffee and design into practice. Their creativity has physically manifested within the walls of Commonfolk Coffee and Snake Hole Gallery.
Sam’s affair with coffee began roughly seven years ago with his job as a barista at the Merricks General Store. Whilst at the time he thought he’d found the ‘coolest job ever’, academic pursuits led the coffee aficionado to study Marine Zoology at Melbourne University. Ironically, days spent studying in the local Seven Seeds Coffee Shop only further fuelled Sam’s interest in specialty coffee production, and an idea to form his own business on the Peninsula was discussed with close friend Sarah, a glassblower by trade who in turn desired a space to create and sell her work.
Nestled aside one another on Progress Street; the two spaces are unexpected additions to the factory-filled district of Mornington. Encased in the shell of a warehouse, Commonfolk is surprisingly bright and warm inside; the interior filled with rich wooden surfaces, a large mural and assorted seating. Built in a huge communal effort, the entire fit out and furnishings were made specifically for the space, using wood sourced from the build and various friends’ backyards. Opening onto a freshly cultivated garden out back, the space feels like more than a café, and indeed it is.
culture, Josh hopes to create a gallery space where like-minded people can congregate, particularly young artists like himself.
Back in the Commonfolk café, Sam asserts his own creative passion through the ethical sourcing and production of specialty grade coffee. A long-term goal of supporting communities in Uganda and promoting the growth of premium quality coffee production from farmers has fuelled Commonfolk’s desire to educate customers about coffee. In what they fondly refer to as the ‘home coffee revolution’, Commonfolk urges coffee drinkers to appreciate the product rather than spend thousands on espresso machines.
Occupying one corner of the warehouse is a wooden structure - closely resembling While Commonfolk and Snake Hole a shipping container - filled with three Gallery may be physically separate, a joint studio spaces for artists to create and sell goal of fostering creative expression - be it their wares. Glassblower Sarah shares in coffee or design - bonds the two spaces her studio space with resin jeweler as a community of like-minded young Alice, and silversmith Caroline, with each people. Indeed, the gallery and cafe hope artist showcasing their finished treasures to collaborate in the near future by opening through small rectangular windows. These simultaneously for special events. While windows not only allow folks to peer in the spaces are still green, we can definitely to the practicing artists at work, but also With the help of a few passionate investors, expect to see big things from these brightslide open for a tuckshop-esque sales the dream eventually became possible, eyed folks. transaction. and the two settled on a warehouse space Commonfolk is open Mon, Wed-Fri from Next door at Snake Hole Gallery, graphic on Progress Street. By a twist of fate this 6.30am-3pm and weekends from 8.30amsame time saw Josh; who “knew Sam from designer and illustrator Josh is creating his 3pm at 16 Progress st, Mornington. Check own buzz. While the space was originally way back”, looking for a studio space after out Snake Hole Gallery next door at 18 conceived as a studio for the successful returning to the Peninsula from two years Progress St, and keep your ears pricked working in Sydney with Insight. Setting up in young artist to work out of, Josh quickly for events and openings. See more of saw the potential for the space to be the back of his father’s factory, the graphic Josh’s work at www.joshlukebrown.com designer realized he was just over the fence used not only to host his own work, but MATILDA HEGGIE the work of other artists. Most of his from Commonfolk. work centering around the theme of surf ( 80 Download the NEW APP Peninsula Life @ Apple or Android Store (Free) or SMS app@PL to 0427 800 800 and get started
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Gail Loveridge hates waste and ‘would rather sell it cheap or give it away’ than throw it in the bin. It is this down to earth, no messing about attitude that makes her Heritage Tavern and Restaurant at Balnarring such a comfortable, yet seductive place to be. This gorgeous 1930’s Edwardian house feels like home. No frills, just great sturdy bones steeped in history. Everyone is welcome. Staff smile, children are seen and heard. ‘My father was a tradesman always looking for a warm satisfying lunch’, says Gail. ‘I was down at Flinders one day in July – in winter – freezing! There was a gardener working outside…’ and so the Tradie Lunch was born! Good wholesome warm you up tucker at a great price (just $10 a meal). Think roast chook, spaghetti ratatouille and pasta bake with chips. ‘Our head chef Brent Gould (along with support staff Shaun Kestle and Jason Clarke) likes to take things slow in winter’, laughs Gail - eighteen hours for a sauce, six hours for lamb shanks. And then there are the soups. As a housewife, ‘I used to do a ‘clean the fridge out soup’ every Friday for my family,‘ says Gail. Now at the Heritage ‘our chefs get creative with what they’ve got in the fridge. It’s still good housekeeping. We source the best restaurant quality food from suppliers and local producers, so you know it’s going to be good’. Try their surprise or pumpkin soup, or plough through a pork belly with sweet potato or scotch fillet on horseradish cream with chips and salad. The bread and butter pudding with full cream custard is so satisfying! Seating 50 in the main restaurant and comfortably fitting up to 100 outside undercover, the Heritage is the perfect venue for parties (including kids – there’s 2 acres of lawn and a sand pit), weddings and special events. Coming up on Thursday
the 28th of March is the 150 year celebration of the Balnarring Race Club. Horse trainer Gail had her first winner at the Balnarring races many moons ago. ‘It’s going to be a real cocktail style party’ she says. Period costumes are a must. Hay bales, jockey colours, racing memorabilia and moving montages on screen all lend to the theme. Local racing identities and the talented Tony Burn will keep things lively. And yes there’ll be canapés and plenty of them because ‘people never go hungry at the Heritage’. Try duck and pistachio pate or seared scallops with crispy prosciutto. The Heritage Tavern and Restaurant provides real atmosphere and real food for real people. Check out the treasure trove of sporting history on the walls and you’ll see what I mean. You can’t get more real than that. Heritage Tavern and Restaurant 3059 Frankston Flinders Rd Balnarring Open seven days a week Ph. 5983 2597
FRIDAY LUNCH AT THE HERITAGE Businesspeople and tradies congregate on Friday’s at the Heritage for a great lunch, a bit of networking and back to work. Try it!
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MUDDLE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY AT HARBA
Cloudless blue sky overlooking the green grass of Mornington Park and Port Phillip Bay in the background. What a setting to a perfect lunch scenario. Harba is no start up, the food is extensive and share plates are a must. Prickly Moses was the starter of the day, a micro brewery from the Otways claiming their beer is brewed with pure Otway rainwater. To begin with I couldn’t go past the Tasmanian Pacific oysters ‘citrus splash gin and tonic’. Presentation was something from ‘master chef’ professional, rustic, clean and best of all amazingly fresh flavours without messing with the oyster, just perfect for a lazy sunny day. Next up was the housebaked flatbread with smoked chicken, cherry tomatoes, rocket, and sundried tomato pesto. Not a fan of this type of bread however after two pieces I proceeded to empty the plate leaving no stone unturned. Couldn’t do the desserts even though heaven was calling. Well done Harba for mixing it up with fantastic service. JP
CARL COX PLAYS AT CRITTENDEN ESTATE Carl Cox and Eric Powell rolled out the mobile disco for an event at Crittenden Winery recently. Pictured left: Carl Cox with Gabby Hanson. Below: Eric Powell, Gabby Hanson. Jasmine Powell and Carl Cox.
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RESTAURANT OPEN LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK GROUP DINING WELCOME LUNCHEONS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS, 2 & 3 COURSE MENU OPTIONS NEW MENU OUT NOW TRY OUR NEW COCKTAILS TOO! 786 Esplanade Mornington 03 5975 1183 www.harba.com.au Harba Oyster Bar & Grill
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Amazing Indian food using the freshest ingredients
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Vegetable Pakoras 5.00 Lightly spiced assorted fresh vegetables dipped in chickpea batter & shallow fried
Chicken Tikka Masala Marinated chicken fillets, cooked in our tandoori oven, then pan fried with diced onions, green capsicum and a mild red gravy
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Shahi Paneer (mild) Home made cottage cheese served in a delicious tomato based light cream sauce with authentic spices and crushed cashew nuts
12.50
Saag Chicken Tender chicken fillets cooked with Punjabi style spinach, and a hint of fenugreek and coriander
14.5.
Aloo Gobi Cauliflower and potatoes tossed in northern Indian spices, served with spring onions and coriander
11.50
Saag Aloo Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with traditional northern Indian spices
12.50
Onion Bhaju Spiced slices of onion dipped in chickpea batter & shallow fried
6.00
Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) Pastry pyramids stuffed with lightly spiced peas and potatoes
5.00 8.50
Punjabi Chicken Marinated chicken fillets, pan fried with diced green capsicum, onion, and tomatoes with a yellow gravy
14.50
Mushroom Pakora Lightly spiced mushrooms rolled in a chickpea batter& shallow fried
Chicken Pakrora 9.50 Tandoori marinated chicken fillets rolled in a light chickpea batter & shallow fried
Chicken Jalfrezi Tender boneless chicken pan-fried with capsicum, tomato and special spices in a light sweet and sour gravy
14.50
Chicken Chickpea Masala Marinated chicken fillets, cooked with the tandoori oven, then pan fried with chickpeas and traditional masala gravy
14.50
Prawn cutlets (6 pieces) Marinated tiger prawns rolled in a light chickpea & shallow fried
TANDOORI ENTRÉE Seekh Kebab Minced lamb with a hint of ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and freshly ground spices, skewered and cooked in our tandoor oven
18.50
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Saag Paneer 12.50 Fresh spinach and home made cottage cheese cooked with traditional Punjabi spices Mixed Vegetable Curry 12.50 Fresh seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic, ginger, coriander and light spices Aloo Baigan Eggplant and potato cooked in light spices
12.00
7.50
Chilli Chicken 14.50 Chicken fillets pan-fried with onion, capsicum, green chilli & chef’s special spices
Vegetable Korma 13.00 Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with mild spices in cashew sauce and finished with a dash of cream
Tandoori Mushroom Traditionally marinated mushrooms roasted in our tandoor oven
8.50
LAMB
Channa Masala Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomato, cumin and traditional spices
13.00
Tandoori Chicken Tender chicken marinates with yoghurt, special herbs and light spices, cooked in our tandoor oven
9.50
Malai Kofta Dumplings made from cottage cheese, nuts and minces fresh vegetables, cooked in a mild creamy gravy
13.00
Chicken Tikka Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt, special herbs and light spices, cooked in our tandoor oven
9.50
Barra Kebab (4 pieces) Lamb cutlets marinated with special herbs & authentic spices
14.50
Rasoi Platter 20.50 Our popular mouth watering platter has a selection of tandoori specialties
MAINS SEAFOOD
Rogan Josh Lamb slow cooked with yoghurt, onion, garlic, ginger and tomato;
14.50
Lamb Coconut (medium or hot) Tender lamb cooked in a yellow coconut gravy
14.50
Kashmiri Lamb Lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce with dried fruit & nuts
14.50
Saag Gosht Lamb pieces cooked with spinach, fenugreek and a hint of coriander
14.50
Lamb Do Piaza A dry dish: tender lamb well seasoned in authentic spices, cooked with onions, tomato capsicum and coriander
14.50
Lamb Korma Succulent lamb cooked with cashew paste and served in a mild yellow gravy, with a dash of light cream
14.50
Chilli Cheese (medium or hot) 12.50 Home made cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum, green chilli and chef’s special spices Chili Mushrooms (medium or hot) 14.50 Mushrooms cooked with onion, capsicum, green chili & chef’s special spices
SIDE ORDERS
Butter Prawns (mild) Tiger prawns cooked in our famous creamy tomato based sauce
17.50
Lamb Vindaloo (medium or hot) Tender lamb cooked with homemade vindaloo paste
14.50
Prawn Masala (medium) Tiger prawns tossed with onions, capsicum and masala gravy with a dash of coconut milk
17.50
Chilli Lamb (medium or hot) Tender lamb cooked with onion, capsicum, green chili and spices
14.50
Prawn Vindaloo (medium or hot) Tiger prawns cooked in our homemade spicy vinegar based cutty
17.50
BEEF
Vindaloo Fish Curry (medium or hot) Fillets of fish cooked in our famous spicy vinegar based curry
16.50
Goan Fish Curry Fresh fillets of fish prepared with our special spices, finished with a dash of coconut milk
16.50
Seafood Platter Marinated tiger prawns, fish of the day, and scallops – slow cooked in our tandoor oven and served on a sizzling hot plate
30.00
Mango Chutney (mild, sweet)
2.50
Mixed Pickle (hot)
4.00
Raita Plain yoghurt mixed with cucumber, carrots and light seasoning
3.50
RICE AND BIRYANI Basmati Rice: Plain steamed rice Small 4.00 – Large 6.00 Vegetable Rice: Basmati rice with fresh mixed vegetables Small 6.00 – Large 9.00
Beef Vindaloo (medium or hot) Beef marinated overnight in vindaloo paste and special tangy spices
14.50
Kashmiri Rice: Small 7.00 – Large 9.00 Basmati rice cooked with mixed dried fruit and nuts
Beef Madras (medium or hot) Beef chunks cooked in coconut milk and authentic Sth Indian spices
14.50
Biryani Rice: Your choice of chicken OR lamb OR beef cooked in basmati rice
Kashmiri Beef Beef in a mild creamy sauce with fennel seeds, dried fruit & nuts
14.50
TANDOORI BEADS Roti Organic whole meal flatbread cooked in the tandoor oven
Bombay Beef Traditional beef curry cooked with potatoes and onions
14.50
Garlic Roti Roti finished with garlic spread
3.50 2.50
Beef Korma (mild) Beef cooked in mild yellow cashew gravy with a dash of light cream
Naan Flatbread made with plain flour, cooked in the tandoor oven 14.50
Garlic Naan Naan finished with garlic
3.50
Beef Saag Wala Choice beef pieces cooked with spinach, fenugreek and coriander
14.50
Chilli Lime Prawns 20.00 Tiger prawns pan friend with garlic, chili, lime and the chef’s special spices
Chilli Beef (medium or hot) Tender beef with onion, capsicum, green chilli and spices
14.50
CHICKEN
VEGETARIAN
Mussels (0.5kg = 20.00) (1kg = 30.00) Mussels cooked with ginger, a hint of garlic, chilli, lemon juice and the chef’s special sauce
Butter Chicken Our famous Butter Chicken contains boneless chicken with light spices and crushed cashew nuts in a pureed tomato sauce
14.50
Chicken Korma Boneless chicken cooked with cashew paste and yellow gravy with a dash of light cream
14.50
Chicken Madras South Indian dish made with curry leaves, coconut milk & mustard
14.50
Large 12.50
2.50
Aloo Paratha Naan stuffed with spicy potatoes
3.50
Masala Kulcha Naan stuffed with spiced potatoes and cottages cheese
3.50
Kashmiri Naan Naan filled with dried fruit and nuts
3.50
Keema Naan Naan stuffed with lamb and authentic spices
4.00
Cheese Naan Naan stuffed with cheese
4.00
Dal Makhanu Urad dal (black lentils) cooked in traditional Punjabi spices
9.50
Cheese Garlic Naan Naan stuffed with cheese and topped with garlic
4.50
Pumpkin Masala Diced pumpkin tempered with onion, fennel seeds, fenugreek and finished with chef’s own spices
11.50
DESSERTS
Aloo Muttar Chunky potato and peas cooked in mild sauce
10.00
Gulab Jamun (4 pieces) Famous Indian dessert; sweet dumplings in an authentic sauce – best served with vanilla ice cream
10.00
RESTAURANT & CELLAR DOOR
PIER 10 IT HAS IT ALL A hidden gem on the Mornington Peninsula can be found tucked between the rolling hills of Shoreham, nestled within a vineyard and is the perfect place to sample local produce, taste wine and enjoy great food. Pier 10 is known as “the home of the sparkling wine on the Mornington Peninsula”, it is one of the few establishments where all stages of the wine making process takes place, from the first planting of seeds, to the tasting of wine in the restaurant. Sue and Madonna of Pier 10 will guide you through the story of Pier 10 wines at their cellar door, where they are now serving rustic grazing plates every weekend to accompany your wine tasting. As you wander out from the cellar door the huge timbre deck overlooks the vineyard and the intoxicating landscape of wine country on the Mornington Peninsula. There really is no better place to sample the local produce. As winter makes its way to us, Pier 10 offers its customers the opportunity to warm up in front of the pot belly fire to escape the chill whilst enjoying an excellent Pinot Noir.
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The contemporary ‘shed’ next to the cellar door houses the relaxed country restaurant, which overlooks the dramatic landscape. The restaurant offers casual, yet professional service, delicious estate wines and stunning food by chef Steve Davidson, which explains why the locals come back time after time. Each week fresh dishes appear on the menu from simple Beef Spring Rolls with Chilli Caramel to Smoked Duck Breast with Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Pier 10 offers variety for the food lover with tapas items at $12.50, a two course lunch special for $35, and a full al a carte menu. For that special night out, dining on a Friday or Saturday night is when “the restaurant really comes into its own,” Stuart Baker, owner, explains. “Simple lighting, Steve’s amazing creations and stunning sunsets viewed from every table in the room… what more could you want.” Live music every Sunday gives the winery a special atmosphere, the expansive luscious green lawn allows the kids to burn some energy, and a full sized bocce court can be utilised for leisurely games.
Pier 10, the place that has it all. Pier 10 is open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and wine tastings, as well as every Friday and Saturday night for dinner.
RESTAURANT TRADING HOURS:
SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
All year: Thur to Sun Lunch, Fri and Sat Dinner Holiday Season: Open Sunday night and Monday lunch Labour day long weekend and Easter
For a great lunch special on the Mornington Peninsula the Pier 10 lunch special is the best - 2 courses $35 or 3 Courses for $42 Thursday to Saturday Lunches
CELLAR DOOR TRADING HOURS: All year: Thur to Sun 12pm to 5pm (check website for holiday hours)
Excludes public holidays and long weekends
PHONE | 5989 8848 EMAIL | restaurant@pier10wine.com.au
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND Open Thursday to Monday Lunch. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Dinner.
www.pier10wine.com.au 10 Shoreham Road, Shoreham
EASTER Open Thursday for lunch, closed Good Friday. Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for lunch. BY ALEXIS COLLIER Like Mornington Life Magazine on Facebook for weekly reader offers
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MANHATTAN IN MORNINGTON Manhattan is no longer just famous for being an island in New York, now it’s also a modern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Mornington. Manhattan in Mornington opened in December last year and boasts fresh local produce as its greatest separator from the competition. “Everything is fresh and cooked on site, everything from desserts, to sauces, to gelato, to bread,” explains Rachel, daughter-in-law to Rose, owner and maître-d’ of Manhattan. Rose the creative brains of this establishment can be found most days managing the floor. “She’s very passionate about what she does, and strives for a place that has class and variety.” The food at Manhattan is based on old Italian recipes handed down the family line. It means that all the food is made by the family and the staff knows exactly what they are serving. “We are very serious about maintaining our fantastic options for people who are gluten intolerant and coeliac. Manhattan is a place where people don’t have to worry about their dietary requirements and can just come, eat and enjoy.” Although Manhattan has only been open a few short months, the unique restaurant shares a fantastic relationship with the locals. “We are really lucky to have our regulars, we do our best for them, and most importantly we know their usual.” Manhattan boasts space. A spacious restaurant gives customers the ability to eat without feeling cramped. The upstairs mezzanine floor, as well as the terrace, gives opportunities for functions. “We listen to our clients, what they want, and try to accommodate as best we can.” The future holds bright with plans for more complex function packages, a cocktail bar and high tea for winter. Customers are in awe of the food and customer service. Don’t forget to check out Manhattan’s boutique which offers last minute gift buyers the opportunity to select from a gorgeous array of jewellery, women’s clothes, soaps and candles; just to name a few. “Already we have had a complete sell-out of stock, our products are reasonably priced and quality made.” At Manhattan you can decide whether to come in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Perhaps you are in the mood for a mid-morning bagel, freshly baked on premises. Or a delicious pizza with eggplant, roasted capsicum and Peninsula Persian feta for lunch. Maybe you could spoil yourself for dinner with spinach and gorgonzola arancini, salmon salad, and their much raved about gnocchi. The dessert menu will leave your mouth watering, and perhaps you’re in an adventurous mood, try the Affogato, Vanilla Gelato served with a shot of hot espresso. Whatever you are in the mood for Manhattan has you covered. Come come, eat eat, simply buonissimo! Manhattan in Mornington is open 7 days, 9.30-till late. Wheelchair access. BYO. 55 Barkly Street (corner Barrett Lane) 03 5976 4867 - ALEXIS COLLIER
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REVISIT THE ROYAL FOR A GASTROPUB EXPERIENCE Since re-opening Mornington’s Royal Hotel in September of last year, new owners Dane and Philippa Shaw and her mother Maria, have shown patrons that they are committed to offering quality in quantity.
Dane constantly updates the dishes to keep it interesting and seasonal. “The menu will never stay the same, but it will always keep the crowd favourites like the fish ‘n chips,” said Philippa. Fish varieties might include Chatham Island cod or baby barramundi.
Autumn sunsets, bay views and glimpses of the cityscape are all in the sight-line from the renovated veranda and beer gardens which have also been inspirationally landscaped into tiers with rows of hedging.
“The kitchen crew also do a fantastic job of creating traditional, crowd-favourite sweets such as melting moments, chocolate freckles, Anzac biscuits and Viennese cookies. They are a real treat and there is something new every week,” said Philippa.
House-made cannelloni stuffed with ricotta, spices and pine Establishing a local home for the contemporary term Gastropub, nuts topped with Napoli sauce is a new menu item. The one hundred percent pure wagyu beef burger is matched with the Shaws have boldly re-birthed the hotel bistro, purely to gruyere cheese, zucchini pickle and smoked bacon. please a foodie’s love for fine flavours.
The hotel has also introduced a quiet revolution in A line of large and lovely hardwood tables make the terrace a special spot for taking in the sea breeze and sampling some very entertainment, led by thirteen piece funk and soul legends fine food and wine. One menu now serves all areas of the hotel. Grand Wazoo, playing live in the front lounge, on the third
Sunday of every month. Blues Mountain is a band gaining a reputation for great guitar playing and is among a string of bands performing in the tavern on Saturday nights.
The music is aimed at a crowd that’s thirty-something. Live music with a touch of class and sophistication, rather than the covers blast that’s common around town. A line-up of bands is also being finalised as a regular thing on Sunday arvos. “We aim to continue with the music but it will all depend on the support it gets,” said Philippa. The classic Victoriana function room has also enjoyed the glorious black and white themed transformation that has hallmarked one of the peninsula’s most iconic pubs with a stately new lease of life. Revisit The Royal on the Esplanade in Mornington, re-vitalise your taste buds and your view on how good a pub can be; the web address is theroyal.com.au
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THE CUPS ESTATE The ‘cups and saucers’ of undulating sand dunes of the The Cups Estate’s views, make it a unique and beautiful destination for food and wine lovers on the Peninsula. Since its creation in 1999, the Fisicaro family’s passion for food, wine and good friendly atmosphere allow guests the perfect weekend lunch in the relaxed dining room and cellar door. The breathtaking setting at The Cups Estate is not something words can justifiably describe. With views extending almost 360 degrees capturing the rolling plains and estate’s vines and young olive trees, The Cups Estate boasts a rustic yet classy family feel. The estate is situated close to Moonah Links and Peninsula Hot Springs, and allows a great stop-off for a day in the area. With a focus on fresh, local produce, the restaurant menu provides a bounty of tapas-style delicacies to make lunch a shared affair for you and your friends. Estate-grown olives are home marinated and are a fantastic pick for a grazing start. Crispy pork belly with orange and fennel salad is a must, and the beetroot and fig with goat’s cheese and toasted pine nuts demonstrates the perfect pairing of flavours. Don’t forget to sample and perhaps take home the vineyard’s wine. The staffs’ extensive knowledge at the cellar door is impressive, and it is worth making time to chat to them about the vintages, including the Pinot Gris, Moscato and very popular and exclusive Sparkling Shiraz. Also noteworthy are the estate’s Shiraz and Merlot, typically colder climate wines and uncharacteristic for the Mornington Peninsula region, but certainly fantastic demonstrations of dedicated wine making. With sky for days and a restaurant space that exudes a sense of innate calmness, The Cups Estate is peaceful, unpretentious and friendly with food that looks almost too good to eat – until of course you try it! If you’ve not visited before you’ll leave wondering why you hadn’t, and be sure to return. This autumn make sure you visit Easter weekend, where there will be a live jazz band to regale your meal. Otherwise, lunch runs from Friday to Sunday every week, and bookings are recommended. PIP RUST
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D.O.C…welcome home
Stepping foot into D.O.C you are greeted by the warm glow of light filtering from the ceiling to floor windows. The buzzing chit-chat of locals sitting at long trattoria style tables, and the bustling Italian waiters, tossing dialogue back and forth fool you into believing that perhaps you’ve staggered through some wardrobe door and found yourself in a backstreet restaurant on the Amalfi coast. As you look around and watch the pizza masters prepare dough with the dexterity of a Cirque Du Soleil performer, you notice that your table neighbours are enjoying their golden crusted pizzas, and suddenly you can’t wait for your own. The heady aromas overwhelm you, the warm dough baking in a fire oven, the smoky scent of cured meats resting in the deli and the rich unique scent of local and imported cheese, Arabica beans being ground, and olive oil stimulate both taste buds and “appetito.” D.O.C has certainly secured its place on Main Street. Now in its third year, it has become the place for locals and travellers to come and have a pizza, a grazing plate or a scrumptious dessert. “Business is booming,” Tony, part-owner states, “we are enjoying our time in Mornington. The business has been a great foundation for expansion, with the introduction of D.O.C in Albert Park and a delicatessen in Melbourne.” D.O.C isn’t just a place where one enjoys a cold beer at sunset, overlooking the serene movements of Main Street, whilst grazing on thinly shaved prosciutto served with Buffalo mozzarella and fresh bread. Locals frequently visit the D.O.C for their groceries, pasta, sauces, fruit and veg are all available in the conjoined store. The deli boasts an expansive selection of meats, olives and cheeses. Local and imported goods are available. Whether you are looking for smoky coppa, a light creamy goat’s cheese or a marinated selection of chilli olives, D.O.C has it. “It has this atmosphere that can’t really be described,” Ben says, local and regular at D.O.C. “Yeah, I agree, it’s almost like you come for an experience, the waiters, the other customers all add to it,” Jane, Ben’s dining partner agrees. “You know what it is, it’s like you’re in this other world where you have this big family all coming together for the night, you might not talk to them, but somehow the comfortable atmosphere has the place pumping with energy,” Ben explains, “plus the food’s awesome.”
D.O.C ….a little bit of an experience…a little taste of Italy. D.O.C Open 7 days & Public Holidays. 9.30am-till late. 22 Main St Mornington PH: 5977 0988
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DOC Mornington…an artisan style pizzeria and mozzarella bar, chunky Italian delicatessen and a fresh produce store.
Phone: 5977 0988 22 Main St, Mornington docgroup.net
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Unashamedly Italian and a true foodie hotspot, DOC carefully balances its selection of imported Italian produce with an impressive array of locally sourced artisan produce from the Mornington Peninsula. ‘This Peninsula outpost of the burgeoning pizza and pasta empire appeals immensely for its nononsense cooking of top-notch
imported produce and a frenetic atmosphere oiled by the brusque charm of the small army of Italian waiters.’ The Age Good Food Guide, 2013. From the people regarded as the pioneers of the new wave ‘pizza revolution’, DOC continues to impress. Now almost three years young and loving life in Mornington. This is Italy without a passport. P.S. Visit the new DOC Deli in Carlton and watch out for DOC Albert Park opening soon.
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YOUR HOME DESERVES THE BEST
LOCAL DESIGN SHOWCASED AT SORRENTO FURNITURE Today it’s not easy to come across a furniture company that not only designs and manufactures 100% of its wares on the Peninsula, but also produces pieces that are unique and timeless to suit any taste. Sorrento Furniture, a family owned business located in Mornington, ticks all of these boxes. Since its foundation in 1986, Sorrento Furniture has come a long way. Their sofas, modular lounges and armchairs show stunning craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail. Every piece in both its’ Standard and Signature ranges are made on the premises of the store, with an emphasis on quality and environmentally friendly materials. Priding themselves on custom designs, Sorrento Furniture’s pieces can be made to build individual taste to suit any household. The clean lines and modern simplicity of Sorrento Furniture make the perfect feature for any room. Cynthia Walsh from Sorrento Furniture explains that each order is made especially for the tastes of customers. “We like to give our clients exactly what they desire” she said. All items can be ordered in the dimensions, cushioning, support, style and fabric that you’d prefer, meaning every piece will be unique and specially tailored to your home. For those fans of the television show Revenge, Sorrento Furniture specialises in ‘Revenge’ – the chair. Sure to make a statement in any household, this elegant and popular piece can be made to order in an abundance of fabrics and shipped Australia-wide. This piece isn’t the only one worth mentioning however, with others in the Standard range including ‘Bayside’ and ‘Redhill’ showing beautiful demonstrations of crafting expertise. When making the choice for your next key lounge or chair, be sure to make Sorrento Furniture one of your first destinations – the piece you design will be unlike any other, and the friendly makers are happy to offer expert advice. Visit their website for catalogues, more information on the business, and some decent furniture eye-candy! w: www.sorrentofurniture.com.au PIP RUST
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LIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE A LOT BRIGHTER Connected Electrical Solutions has opened up a new showroom in Mornington, providing LED lighting, Landscape Lighting, Home Automation, Home Entertainment, CCTV and Security. The showroom offers a comfortable surround to view lighting just as it would be in your own home. Whether you are building a new home, renovating or just want a better, more cost effective solution Connected Electrical Solutions (CES) can assist. With their stunning display showroom and friendly staff, CES can help create the best solution for you. There are two showrooms and CES have one showroom dedicated to landscape lighting to showcase the benefits of having the correct lighting in your garden and outdoor area. Connected Electrical Solutions have a passionate, dedicated team, offering over 35 years experience in the lighting industry, owner Andrew Fowler has worked on some of the biggest TV events over the past 35 years. His experience and professionalism shows. Many would be aware that halogen lighting is phasing out and LED is the way of the future. LED is perfect for your home, office and garden lighting, with the added bonus of massive savings off your power consumption. Most LED options also offer up 3 years warranty, so really there is no better time to change. CES specialise in LED, their team can provide you with product advice, plus help you design your lighting requirements. They can organise professional local electricians to complete installations. Their showroom offers a wide range of LED lighting options to choose from and see in use in an environment similar to your own home. Want entertainment with that? No problem, as CES also provide complete home entertainment packages to suit your needs, with all the leading brands such as Sonos music, Samsung televisions and Yamaha amps and surround sound. How about home automation? You will be amazed at the options now available including the ability to light up your home with the press of a key on your smart phone. Enjoy being greeted by a warm welcome when you visit their showroom, pop in and experience what Connected Electrical Solutions can do for you in the home, office or garden, it’s truly amazing. Find their showroom on the corner of Carbine Way and Racecourse Road in Mornington.
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THE GREAT AUSSIE OUTDOORS TAKES A STYLISH STEP INSIDE LAND2LOUNGE INTRODUCES HANDCRAFTED TIMBER HOME-WARES WITH TIMELESS APPEAL Unique, old logs, tree stumps and reclaimed timbers are finding a new home thanks to Land2Lounge, a flourishing, creative export from the Mornington Peninsula. Evolving the natural beauty of Australian timbers and bringing them in, to everyday living spaces, has been a passion for designer Andrea Donaldson who has been enjoying overwhelming success since introducing her label earlier this year. Distinctly handcrafted pieces, as functional as they are artistically styled, include chunky box stools, trunk side tables, box candle holders and the signature dash mirror - pieces displaying refined simplicity and organically textured surfaces with beautiful finishes, hand rubbed and polished to perfection. The recycled timber has been collected from neighbouring farms by her father who has spent a lifetime salvaging old trees, otherwise destined for firewood, and stored them at the Donaldson family timber mill. Donaldson takes special pride in bringing the timbers back to life, expertly crafting them to reveal their natural grains and colours while adding her cool creative style to the warm earthy pieces. “I want to create relaxed alternatives to the classic designs, without using plantation timbers and still keeping it all 100% Australian made,” says Donaldson. “Living by example is an extension of being a role model for my children, I want the business to be based on sound principles, sustainability and a home-grown passion for the local environment. I’d like them to understand that what we do now, impacts on our future.
Taking on the role of single parent with two young girls, Donaldson struggled to find work that suited her childrens’ schooling and activity timetables and, finding herself in a position with nothing to lose, Land2Lounge was born. “Suddenly all the pieces came together, all my strengths added up and directed me to starting the business, “ says Donaldson whose natural affinity with interior styling and photography was honed during her career as an international model – all the photography is by Donaldson, with thanks to her self timing camera. “My style has slowly evolved, garnered by years spent at my retired parents’ hobby timber mill. I’ve always dabbled in creating homewares as a form of relaxation,” says Donaldson who has filled the homes of friends and family with her original pieces.
“Even the designs on the candleholders are burnt on freehand, making no two pieces alike,” says Donaldson. “I’m intrigued by the way the timber colours vary, dependent on the location they come from. The natural oils and varnishes we use really bring out the originality of each piece,” she says. The collection has been enthusiastically received by the market, which has prompted Donaldson to extend the range using skins, leather and stone pieces, currently at design stage and anticipated to be ready for purchase soon. Watch this space! www.land2lounge.com.au
“Throw in a few power tools and I feel completely at home!! I’m fascinated by timber and the many natural products that can be sourced ethically from the land and really enjoy developing the natural symmetry, scale and form of pieces around me,” says Donaldson. The materials find her – wattles, gums, blackwood and even the macrocarpa Cyprus – a durable, lighter timber that lends itself to many uses - originally introduced by the government for farm windbreaks in the early 1930’s, now being removed in favour of native alternatives. Donaldson’s love and respect of the outdoors separates her designs from the mainstream and each piece is unique, worked carefully to bring out its natural qualities with privately commissioned pieces also available.
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AN AURORA OF STYLE FOR YOUR WINDOWS Aurora Blinds is a mobile showroom, specialising in roller blinds, blockouts and screens, plantation shutters, venetians and all other types of blinds. They are excited to announce a new service, which will put the design process into your hands. Add a personal touch of style to your bedroom, living, room or even kitchen with the new digitally printed blinds. Have you snapped a mesmerizing sunset, does your son have an obsession with cars, do you have a family portrait that you absolutely love and the frame isn’t doing it justice? This new service allows you to put those images (as long as they aren’t copyrighted) onto blinds for your home in whichever room you choose.
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Picture flowers and butterflies for your daughter’s room or a relaxing picture of the beach for your office, the possibilities are endless. You can also advertise your business or shop front with these amazing looking printed blinds that will not only transform your shop front but also act as sun protection against the harsh elements. Stacey from Aurora blinds has already bought the blinds at the Old Post Office Museum on Main Street back to life and jazzed up her childrens’ rooms, “The sky is literally the limit,” says Stacey. “You could even put that on a blind!” However, if plain blinds are more your style, they cater for those too. If you’re an expert or an amateur when it comes to
window furnishings Aurora Blinds are your port of call. “The best thing about having a mobile service means we come to you, offering a personalised service,“ says Stacey. A one on one consultation will take you through the various blinds, materials and fabrics on offer to suit all budgets and personal taste. They come to you for a free no obligation measure and quote - after hours and weekend appointments available. This takes the stress out of rushing to visit a showroom before 5pm, one phone call and a consultation can be arranged. 0424 188 195 http://www.aurorablinds.com.au/
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In many homes, the kitchen is a place to congregate, socialize and relax. For some, it is a place for inspiration and creativity. For others, it is a place to work efficiently. It is clearly a central part of home and quality of the design, materials and workmanship will have a big impact on how your home looks and feels. For over 25 years Maxwood Interiors has built its reputation by providing quality custom manufacture of kitchens and cabinets at affordable prices combined with a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. The cabinetry they create for you will offer an uncommon level of value, quality and craftsmanship. They will work with you to design a kitchen to suit your needs, even draw plans for you using state-of-the-art computer software, from which they can show you pictures of what your kitchen will actually look like. You can then make any changes you like and add or subtract options to fit your taste and budget. Whether your are a home owner looking to renovate, or a home builder looking for a supplier of your cabinets Maxwood Interiors will work with you and your clients with professionalism, efficiency and care. See Maxwood for benchtops, bathroom and wardrobe cabinetry, entertainment units, cafes, they are also able to assist with shop fit outs and office joinery. Producing all types of custom-made cabinetry, always using the best of materials, they create quality, robust cabinets and joinery that will stand the test of time. In-house personnel will design, manufacture and install, you will find they offer superior quality and service from design to installation. If you are looking for a smooth and efficient process on your next project call Maxwood Interiors. Call us Maxwood Interiors on 9768 2850 to discuss your dream kitchen or bathroom, builders and renovators welcome.
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EMBRACING THE ORIENT AND MUCH MUCH MORE AT MADE IN JAPAN Made in Japan is changing and making no apologies for it! Embracing Japanese homewares and bringing them to Australia for others to appreciate and own has long been the defining feature of this store. And while it’s clear that empathy with Japanese culture still exists, exciting things are afoot at this little piece of the Orient located outside Mornington’s Centro Shopping Centre. Made in Japan is continually evolving to entice locals and visitors alike by merging traditional Japanese furniture and homewares with a range of bayside-living styled furniture pieces sourced from around the globe which would sit nicely in any Peninsula home. This part of the business is known as ‘Made Where?” and is proving to be a successful and intriguing part of the allure
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of the store. The store’s current favourite ranges include colourful weathered furniture, made up from recycled timbers in India, along with vintage rural Chinese furniture. Both of these ranges provide an affordable alternative to the purely Japanese antique range always available. Made In Japan’s G&T chairs have proven immensely popular over summer. Whilst visitors during the warmer seasons embrace Mornington’s beachside style, locals live the dream all year long! And apparently sitting back on one of these amazingly comfortable chairs while enjoying your favourite cold drink and soaking up the best of the Peninsula’s weather is a big part of the dream! And even if you’re not in the market for some amazing
statement pieces of furniture for your home, there are plenty of other reasons to drop by for a visit. Added to the furniture and antiques are the extensive Japanese ceramic ranges and tableware as well as gift ideas including kimono, fabrics, incense, ikebana accessories, wind chimes, vintage dolls, artwork and bric-a-brac, as well as traditional lacquer ware and home furnishings for which Made in Japan is renowned. Keep an eye out for the colorful footpath display of furniture and homewares always outside the store, as well as their 50% off sale table, where you are sure to pick up a bargain. Made In Japan is located at the exterior of Mornington’s Centro Shopping Centre, 24/78 Barkly St, Mornington. Open 7 days. Phone 5976 3464.
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LIGHT UP WITH LIQUID LIGHTING Lighting in Mornington - Confused about what is LED Lighting and what should you choose? Needing to install new LED Lighting? Visit the Liquid Lighting & Design exhibition stand at the Home Innovations Display Centre (HIDC) and their team will be happy to take the time to talk to you about your lighting requirements. Liquid Lighting & Design in Moorabbin have expanded their LED Lighting Services to Mornington area. You can now view a sample of LED Lighting at the Home Innovations Display Centre in Mornington. The LED lighting exhibition stand allows you to view, try and experience the latest LED downlights, LED strip and LED globes, including a sample range of pendant lights that may give you the inspiration to update a space, with new lights.
To find out more about their range of LED lighting, designer range and consultancy services, or view their extensive and unique lighting range in Moorabbin, please contact Liquid Lighting & Design by phoning 03 9555 3870. The Mornington showroom is open 7 days a week from 10am – 5pm at Shop A8 the Home Innovations Display Centre, 1128 – 1132 Nepean Hwy. Alternatively, head down to the Moorabbin showroom at 1/1294 Wickham Rd, they’re open from 9am-5pm Monday – Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. www.liquidlighting.net.au
Whether you are building a new home, renovating or looking to update, Liquid Lighting collaborate and work together with home owners and building designers alike, such as Architects, Builders, Electricians, Landscapers, Interior Designers, Tradespersons, and budding home stylists. Now offering obligation free, onsite quotes in addition to appointments; Liquid Lighting and Design offer a full range of lighting and services. From general home lighting to commercial lighting, including larger scale building projects; Liquid Lighting are able to source and supply lighting solutions, provide advice and recommend the latest technologies and designs available both domestically and overseas.
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GREEN DAY OUT: MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL Mornington Peninsula Shire will host its second Sustainability Festival on Sunday March 17 at The Briars, Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor, Councillor Lynn Bowden said there’ll be something for everyone on the day. “With activities and learning experiences for everyone from kids to adults, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Sustainability Festival brings together fun, interactive learning, local produce, sustainable living solutions and entertainment for a great day out.
materials. And the Shire’s Eco Living Display Centre – a home kitted out with the latest and greatest in sustainable living for home and garden - will be open to the public.
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Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Sustainability Festival Sunday March 17. 10am – 4pm At The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha For more information visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 1300 850 600.
Don’t miss the Mornington Peninsula Shire Sustainability Festival 2013 BC TV’s dirtgirl A High energy fun with Splash Entertainment Face painting Meet Australian native animals Generate your own electricity
“Learn how you can live more sustainably at the numerous stalls, tours, activities and demonstrations – and enjoy great entertainment Buy green and gorgeous goodies: from Cousin Leonard, The Stiletto Sisters, Round House, Paul Dillon and more,” she said. • Shop for local food, handmade crafts and green products • Enjoy a tasty lunch The Arts Tent will also be an exciting feature, where kids and adults alike can help create a community artwork using recycled • Swap your backyard veggies at the Home Harvest Exchange from 10-11am
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• Free yoga from 10.30 – 11.30 am (BYO mat or towel) ousin Leonard C Paul Dillon The Stiletto Sisters Round House and more!
PICTURED: Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Lynn Bowden, in the garden at the Shire’s Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars, warmly invites the community to attend the Shire’s Sustainability Festival.
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CUSTOM MADE FOR COMFORT Statistics show that most of us spend half our life resting which means asleep or relaxing in chairs and sofas.
So beds and chairs figure pretty heavily in our lives! Broken sleep from an uncomfortable bed or the backache and stiffness from sitting in the wrong chair has affected all of us at one time or another. Amazingly up to 80% of Australians suffer with periodic back pain and for some it has become a permanent disability. So the purchase of a comfortable chair and bed are vital ingredients to maintaining good health and well being. Not surprisingly both have become the two most important purchases we make throughout our lives! From an ergonomic perspective selecting a bed is more straightforward because the body is in a more natural state, lying flat, so the degree of firmness and support to the underside of the body become the drivers in the selection process. However in the ‘sitting’ position the body requires many more support variables. For example our Individual size variances from knee to hip, length of torso and breadth of shoulders and hips, are critical when measuring for chair and sofa comfort, but prove almost irrelevant when buying a bed. When we are sitting we adjust our position many times every minute, much more than when asleep. Much of that movement is due to the body adjusting to find better comfort. To facilitate that need the ideal is to have chairs and sofas that move with the body, adjusting ergonomically to ensure the body has the correct support for any given position. But all this makes for complicated manufacturing, which is probably why the vast majority of chairs and sofas are ‘fixed’ with no adjustment or movement. Even then they normally offer few options at the point of purchase to suit individual comfort and sizing needs.
Comfort for the discerning! chiropractic awards to prove it) – meet all these criteria! Plus Luduco Living have a superb range of custom built chairs and sofas that really can be made to suit your comfort and size specifications.
So how do you find the right sort of chair and sofa comfort for you? Well, there are a number of solutions, all of which, fortunately, can be found at Luduco Living in Mornington!
Right now there are some very special deals across all their chair and sofa collections. So why not visit the newly extended showrooms of Luduco Living and let them help you find the right comfort solutions.
Their brilliant ranges of Stressless and IMG chairs and sofas arguably some of the best in the world (Stressless have the
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