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At The Enchanted Child Children’s Boutique you’ll find unique wooden and magnetic toys, puzzles, markers, stickers and great craft activities that will keep your kids happy and active well after Santa has returned to the North Pole. Let’s not forget all the stocking filler ideas! Choose from a wide and appealing selection of clothing from popular designers such as Rock Your Baby, Littlehorn, eenie meeni miini moh, Bebe and Fox & Finch. You’re sure to find the perfect presents to keep your boys and girls comfy and cool this summer. There is also an irresistible selection of baby gifts and clothing to help you sort out the bubs (and mums) too. Let Julie and her staff advise and guide you. Don’t forget they also gift-wrap for free, so let them take some of the stress out of your Christmas shopping. Right next-door to The Enchanted Child, you’ll find the perfect Christmas gifts for the grownups at that little shop. Zoe Woollie has an eagle eye when it comes to finding gorgeous interior pieces. Aesthetics is her passion, and beauty and functionality go hand in hand. Delicate cloud bowls, plates and vessels by Marmoset Found, Kip & Co bedding,

Pony Rider cushions and selected pieces by Lumiere Art & Co make sensational Christmas presents for the ones you love - so do books, lamps and hand-made hanging art or hand-woven Painer baskets and bow napkin holders in gold, silver or black. You’ll also find a beautiful array of exquisite Christmas ornaments. Christmas never looked so good! Just around the corner, the girls at Ruby Finch have got your silly season celebrations covered with a fabulous range of local and international women’s fashion labels. Melissa Walker and twin sister Amanda Daff collect only the most beautiful casual and occasional clothing and accessories. Think French leather sandals and Mint & Rose Spanish espadrilles, Metalicus and On the Reef tops, Egyptian cotton dresses and Ernest and Joe sterling silver jewellery, Mesop, Juicy Bear and Tiziana Regina. Gorgeous Sak Bags and Noa Noa finish the look. Come and see the girls at Ruby Finch - styling is their business! So get your Santa skates on and head to Balnarring, the one stop spot for all your festive season shopping needs! The Enchanted Child - Shop 18/3050 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring T. 5983 5503 that little shop - Shop 19/ 3050 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring T. 5931 3083 Ruby Finch - Shop 12/3050 FrankstonFlinders Rd, Balnarring – T. 5931-3843 by Liz Rogers

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Business has never been better for peninsula-based company Kustom Cut Concrete Cutting & Drilling after they appeared on The Block Glasshouse. The team impressed the Channel Nine reality show’s producers so much they were invited back for another season, which is set to make its way to our TV screens in early 2015. It may seem like a dream come true to be telecast on a national home renovations program like The Block, but as the team at Kustom Cut discovered, it is actually incredibly hard work! Not only were their concrete cutters working long days and under strict time constraints, but there was also the added pressure of having a camera crew recording their every move. “It’s pretty much as you see it – everybody running around like headless chooks,” explains Kustom Cut’s director Kate Butterworth, who runs the local business with husband Kris. “There could be 200 tradies onsite at the one time so it gets pretty intense. “Plus you’ve got cameras following you around so the guys had to be very mindful of what they were doing. “They had to make sure they were in uniform, they were following health and

safety procedures to the letter and that they watched how they behaved. “There was also a lot of stopping and starting because the camera crew needed silence for the filming. “The guys actually handled it really well. “Keith (Schleiger, The Block’s foreman) praised their work, he couldn’t believe how clean everything was and how up-todate our equipment was. “It was a very proud moment for us.” The Block Glasshouse saw five couples compete to renovate apartments in a large building on High Street, Prahran, and then sell them at auction for the highest price. It was one of the most popular shows of the year, with a whopping 2.7 million viewers tuning in to see Shannon and Simon secure victory in the season finale. The Kustom Cut team became involved with The Block after a friend who works as a project manager on the show recommended them. They stepped in part-way through the filming of the series to take over from a smaller concrete cutting firm, and their work helped the lagging project get back on schedule. In the Glasshouse building, they cut and removed the void for the centre atrium, as well as cutting and removing

two lift shaft penetrations. They also did the core drilling for the electricians, plumbers and fire services. Kustom Cut work on all major shopping centres, including Chadstone, hospitals and apartment blocks. They recently acquired a new Husqvarna DXR 300 Demolition Robot and so far are the only company in Victoria with that model. While it was an expensive buy, the machine has already been put through its paces for the next series of The Block, which commenced filming in October at a three-storey building on Darling Street, South Yarra. In the new season, which features four couples not five, the Kustom Cut team will play a larger role, but Kate is not about to give too much away. “People say ‘I think I saw your truck on The Block’,” she laughs. “The publicity has been great.” Kustom Cut Concrete Cutting & Drilling M: 0400 228 134 E: info@kustomcut.com.au www.kustomcut.com.au

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KRISTY MARTIN catches up with new Mayor Bev Columb

THROUGH & THROUGH She’s a former Padua student, business owner, manager and teacher. She’s also a mother and grandmother with strong ties to the region. Having run the Mornington Community Contact House for 16 years before delving into local politics, newly-appointed mayor Bev Colomb has a wealth of knowledge about the peninsula, its people and is a staunch supporter of protecting this treasured landscape we call home. It is Bev’s second term as mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, following a one-year stint back in 2008. She was elected by her peers at the shire’s annual general meeting last month and is the third female mayor in a row, after Antonella Celi and her predecessor Lynne Bowden. Bev, a councillor for nine years, says this time around she is wiser, more experienced and has a broader view of the issues. “But at the same time I’d be the first to say I’m always on a learning curve. “I’m the first to put my hand up and seek advice.

“The mayor is called the first of 11, but they are still one of 11.” Bev, who has two adult children and two grandchildren, is friendly and accessible. When we meet for coffee she waves hello to several passers-by and is happy to chat with those who stop. She seems genuine and good-humoured. One of her first ‘mayoral duties’ involved making a speech at the launch of local fashion label Urban Cowgirl, in which she bounded onto the stage wearing a cowgirl hat and told the crowd the catwalk models had made her realise she needed a new wardrobe. It was back in 2005 that Bev decided to run for council, in a bid to provide a voice to the diverse and often unheard people in the community she’d come across in her social work. “I believe local government affects many aspects of our daily lives, and I will always promote a culture of community engagement and good communication,” she says. When Bev talks about protecting the character of the peninsula, she says ‘we have villages and we have townships’ and she would like it to stay that way. When she was first elected to council she was “horrified” that applications for six-storey developments in Mornington were in the pipeline and is proud to know she has made a difference in helping to retain the town’s charm. Bev attended St Macartan’s Parish Primary School as a girl. She grew up around ‘Fishies Beach’ and while the family lived modestly, she experienced a happy, seaside childhood. Bev left school at age 16 to take on a hairdressing apprenticeship in the “little holiday town of Mt Martha”. Once qualified, she embarked on a round-the-world holiday and spent time in England working as a waitress and a nanny, and then for a fashion house in France. It was there that she met her husband, Jean-Paul. The couple returned to Mornington and Bev bought a salon at age 21. A few years on, the children arrived (Madeleine, now 32, and Jacques, 29). Bev later decided on a career change and enrolled at Chisholm to study social science and community development. Her role at Mornington Community Contact House saw her managing the centre, which facilitates a range of programs - everything from childcare to adult learning courses. She completed a diploma in management and a diploma in training and assessment before commencing teaching at a tertiary level. Bev says we are fortunate to be living in a place like the peninsula, and her favourite thing to do in her spare time is to catch up with friends and do one of the local nature walks or stroll along the beach with her husband and grandchildren. Bev and her fellow councillors have their full contact details on the shire’s website www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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wineries, restaurants and family When she’s not reporting the news and juggling motherhood, Seven News Melbourne’s Jacqueline Felgate enjoys escaping the city life and bringing her family to the Mornington Peninsula. So what is it about our region that keeps even the most discerning visitor coming back? According to Jacqui, who works as a reporter and fill-in newsreader, the peninsula has superb wineries and restaurants, but is also great place for young families. In fact, she first came to know and love the area as a child, when her family would visit Sorrento for summer holidays. Jacqui now has her own daughter, a twoyear-old named Madison, and she and

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husband Michael enjoy bringing their energetic toddler to the peninsula for fun days out, or relaxing family holidays. “We go down a couple of times a year, maybe more,” says Jacqui. “We go to the beaches in summer, we go to Sorrento. “I’m lucky because I’ve got a girlfriend who lives in Dromana, so we usually stay at her place. “It’s so easy now with the Peninsula Link Freeway, it only takes 50 minutes to drive there but you feel like you’re miles away.” Jacqui even celebrated her hen’s day with a Mornington Peninsula winery tour before she and Michael, a fellow Seven News reporter, tied the knot in 2012. With about 20 of her city-dwelling girlfriends, the group travelled by private bus and had a great day doing wine tastings at Montalto and T’Gallant and enjoyed a

pleasant lunch at Willow Creek Vineyard. Last time the Felgate family visited was back in winter, when they drove down to have lunch with friends. “We went to the Red Hill Epicurean, which has amazing food and it’s very family-friendly, which is important,” says Jacqui. “But my favourite place is Ten Minutes By Tractor.” Jacqui, who loves horses and has been known to enjoy a fine peninsula wine, says she can’t think of a better pairing of these two passions than Horseback Winery Tours at Main Ridge. “I’m going to go back this summer and do a Horseback Winery Tour. “We saw them go past when we were at the Epicurean and it looked like so much fun.” Jacqui and husband Michael can both be seen on Melbourne’s Seven News at 6pm.

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When working mum Carolyn Nicholson decided to set up a recipe club with her girlfriends, she never imagined how fun and popular it would be. ‘Feasting with Friends’ brings together peninsula women who want to share food tips and ideas, expand their cooking repertoire and enjoy a night of socialising. The group meets for dinner every six weeks and recently celebrated its two year anniversary. Each dinner is held at a different house and every member brings their own dish – a side, main or dessert – as well as copies of the recipe to hand out. Some demonstrate a cooking method or introduce the group to a new ingredient, while others share the history of their dish. And with a melting pot of nationalities in the group – Italian, Mauritian, Taiwanese and Polish – plus a personal

trainer in the midst, the dishes are incredibly diverse and often healthy. The women all enjoy the opportunity to try a new dish, share a meal and spend a few hours talking about food and family over a couple of glasses of wine. “I thought it would be fun for a few months and then people would get over it,” Carolyn says. “That wasn’t the case. We can’t believe it’s been two years!” Carolyn first got the idea for the recipe club after reading in a magazine about a group of Queensland women who had started one up. She had been finding it difficult to keep her husband and son interested in her cooking and was desperate for new ideas and inspiration. With a few emails to female friends and work colleagues, and a lot of planning, Feasting With Friends was born. Because all nine in the group are mums, they stick to quick and easy meals that are family-friendly, and they also discuss things like healthy food options for the kids.

“Our passion for cooking has grown, we all experiment more, we are no longer bored and we have broadened our skills,” Caroyln says. “It’s also a good excuse to get together with our girlfriends.” The anniversary was held at Fare Italian Cooking School in Mt Martha, for the second year running, in which the ladies enjoyed a ‘long lunch by the sea’ under the instruction of cooking guru Deborah Bourke. These days, Carolyn’s family can’t wait to find out what new recipes she has come home with after a Feasting with Friends night. They are open to trying new dishes and are not afraid to critique her cooking, reality TV-style. Carolyn hopes the story of Feasting with Friends will encourage other people to set up similar groups of their own. “It’s not hard work and we get so much out of it. We really enjoy it.” Bon appetit! - BY KRISTY MARTIN

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National style icon Mornington girl Brodie Worrell was shocked and delighted when she was named winner of the national Fashions on the Field competition at Flemington on Oaks Day.

The 21-year-old, who grew up on the peninsula, was handed the keys to a brand new $77,500 Lexus after the judges declared her most stylish racegoer in the country in her Toni Maticevski dress and hat styled by local milliner Felicity Northeast. As a winner of fashions on the field, Brodie is a breath of fresh air. She’s downto-earth and seems high on life, still giggling about winning the prestigious competition weeks later, when MP Magazine catches up with her. She laughs playfully as she tells us she has been wearing her winning sash around her Melbourne home and answering the phone to friends with the cheeky ‘Hello, national winner speaking’. Brodie first won the Victorian Fashions on the Field competition at Derby Day before going on to represent the state in the national event. It is the first time the winner of the Victorian event has also won the national final. “I didn’t expect them to call Victoria,” Brodie says. “I was just in shock. “It was such a tough competition, all the girls looked so good.” Brodie’s prizes included a $3500 watch, $10,000 worth of Myer vouchers and the new car, and she won despite the fact three others, including the winner of the millinery grand final, were wearing the same dress at Oaks Day. This says a lot about Brodie’s grace, how she carries herself, and of course her flawless ability to accessorize. Her unique headwear, styled by renowned Mt Eliza milliner Felicity Northeast helped catapult her to victory, although it came as a very last-minute request from Brodie, one of Felicity’s regular clients. After searching high and low for the $1250 Maticevski gown and finding it sold out everywhere, Brodie was in Myer with just a few days to spare when she saw someone return the dress – and it was the perfect size. So she took it to Felicity and together they came up with a concept for the hat. “She’s my favourite milliner,” Brodie says. “I haven’t used another milliner for about a year. She’s so good to me, she’s so nice and she really listens.” “If anyone else had been asked to make something with four days to Derby Day, they would have told me I was crazy.” Likewise, Felicity - who was there to see Brodie’s win - has

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Photograph by Fabulous Femme nothing but praise for her young client. “It’s a really big competition and people spend thousands of dollars on their outfits. “But Brodie is so stunning, she’d look amazing in anything, and she just comes across as so natural. It’s really a delight to watch.” For anyone, winning a brand new $77,500 car would be a dream come true, but for the 21-year-old, who owns a boutique in South Yarra called Stop Staring, it is even more surreal. Brodie began entering fashions on the field competitions when she was 18, as a way to spend quality time with her mother, Dee, who owns Bella boutique on Main Street. The genetically-blessed duo are now regulars at fashions on the field at race days across Victoria. Brodie’s first win came at Albury in 2012, and after that she was hooked. Earlier this year she won a trip to Ascot Races in the Caulfied Blue Diamond Stakes Fashions on the Field, and in October she won a $1000 David Jones voucher on Channel Nine’s Today show. At Flemington, she did her own hair and makeup, admitting she didn’t take the contest too seriously. “I was there with mum and we were drinking champagne, having a laugh. “I guess I should start getting my hair and makeup done professionally from now on!” So, what’s next for this elegant young woman with the bubbly personality? “I’m really looking forward to Mornington Cup (next March), but I’m a bit nervous about what I’m going to wear because now people are going to take notice,” she says. By Kristy Martin

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Art, Heritage & Family Fun on the Peninsula Are you looking to delve into Australia’s art history? Perhaps understand more about early settlement on the peninsula? Or wander through a rare piece of original peninsula rainforest? The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) owns and operates three significant properties on the Mornington Peninsula: Mulberry Hill (Langwarrin South), McCrae Homestead (McCrae), and Endeavour Fern Gully (Red Hill). Mulberry Hill, recently reopened, boasts one of Australia’s finest private art collections housed within an impressive American colonial-style house built in 1926.

Owned by Sir Daryl (artist) and Lady Joan (author, Picnic at Hanging Rock) Lindsay, the house not only exhibits an impressive art and antique collection, but shows what it was like to live on the peninsula from 19261984. The 5.9 hectare property also contains the Spencer Leason Park and beautiful gardens. McCrae Homestead, built in 1844, by lawyer Andrew McCrae and his artist wife, Georgiana, is one of Victoria’s earliest homesteads. The rare drop slab house takes visitors back in time and reveals what it was like to live in this era. The visitor centre exhibits original sketches by Georgiana McCrae, as well as personal items.

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Endeavour Fern Gully, located in Red Hill, provides visitors with a glimpse of the original natural environment of the Mornington Peninsula on the 17.5 hectares. It includes natural habitats and wetlands, and provides a sanctuary for animals, birds and rare vegetative species indigenous to the Mornington Peninsula. The site has boardwalks and an interactive nature trail that is perfect for families with smartphones or tablets. Mulberry Hill and McCrae Homestead are available for group, function and wedding bookings. All three properties are available for school group bookings. Call 9656 9804 for more information.

Mulberry Hill 385 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South Open Sundays for guided tours: 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm Spencer Leason Park open daily Email: mulberryhill@nattrust.com.au Phone: 5971 4138 McCrae Homestead 11 Beverley Rd, McCrae Open Saturdays and Sundays: 12noon-4pm Email: mccrae.homestead@nattrust.com.au Phone: 5981 2866 Endeavour Fern Gully 195 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Free public access, gold coin donations appreciated. Phone: 9656 9800

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A Truly Unique Gift Give the ultimate gift this Christmas by sending your nearest and dearest on the adventure of a lifetime with Horseback Winery Tours. Horseback Winery Tours at Main Ridge has teamed up with other iconic peninsula businesses to bring you the most impressive package deals this holiday season. Struggling to find that perfect present for someone who has everything? How about sending them on a magical snorkelling experience with bottlenose dolphins followed by a fun and exciting horseback winery tour? For those not so keen to get wet, you could instead give the gift of a three-hour trail ride through stunning wine country coupled with lunch at one of the peninsula’s award-winning restaurants. Or how about pampering your loved one with a magnificent equine experience followed by a relaxing dip at the Peninsula Hot Springs? The team at Horseback Winery Tours know our region has some of the greatest experiences in Victoria, so they wanted

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to give you a one-stop-shop for the ‘ultimate day out’ this summer. This means instant online gift certificates at the touch of a button. Adventure junkies will love the Ride & Play package, which includes a three-hour snorkelling experience with Moonraker Dolphin Swims. Participants can snorkel alongside playful bottlenose dolphins, get up close with cheeky fur seals, explore underwater marine parks full of colourful fish and then head along to Horseback Winery Tours for their three hour discovery ride that features tastings at famous local wineries. Another great deal is to Ride & Lunch at one of these renowned restaurants or wineries - Green Olive, T’Gallant, Max’s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate, Merricks General Wine Store or the Pig & Whistle. You can choose to dine either before or after your ride. For the early risers, there is also a delicious set breakfast and bubbly at Merricks General Wine Store on offer. How about winding down after your ride by spending the afternoon bathing at the Peninsula Hot Springs? Relax your muscles, unwind and enjoy the ambience of this award-

winning facility following your trail ride. Accommodation packages are also available, so make it a weekender for those out-of-town family members or friends who want to escape to our playground, the peninsula. Pair a horseback winery tour with a night at popular resorts Lindenderry at Red Hill, Peppers Moonah Links or Anderida. Some of the deals even include all day bathing passes at Peninsula Hot Springs - everything you need for a calming and luxurious weekend away. Horse Back Winery Tours, a finalist in the 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, prides itself on being leaders in service and safety. All horses have been highly trained and tours are accompanied by professional guides, so you know you are in good hands whether it’s your first time or you are an experienced rider. Horseback Winery Tours, 356 Shands Road, Main Ridge www.horsebackwinerytours.com.au info@horsebackwinerytours.com.au Facebook: Horseback Winery Tours By Kristy Martin

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Portsea Polo heats up for aNOTHER sizzling year The who’s who of Australia’s social scene will travel in style by chopper, sea and luxury car to experience the world-class Jeep Portsea Polo on Saturday January 10.

Polo is the fastest growing spectator sport in the world and due to this increase in popularity, it’s no surprise that the Portsea Polo, now in its 15th year, attracts a number of Australian and international celebrities, with past guests including the likes of Caggie Dunlop, Lara Bingle, Steph Claire Smith, Harry Kewell, Jessica and Ashley Hart, Chris and Rebecca Judd, Kris Smith and Ruby Rose. Wait and see who will be in attendance this year! Hosted at the Point Nepean Quarantine Station, the Portsea Polo will feature three thrilling matches showcasing some of the world’s best

players from Australia, New Zealand and England. Corporate guests will enjoy custom menus crafted by some of Australia’s best chefs (the last event featured Ian Curley from The European, Chin Chin’s finest chefs and Matt Preston cooking up some amazing local produce). DJs, fashion stylists and bloggers will be in attendance, with other headlining entertainment to be announced in the coming weeks. The 2015 Portsea Polo will also see the release of fantastic new exclusive marquee spaces under the trees on the west side of the field due to the popularity of the event, with over 5000 guests once again expected to attend. Get your tickets quick! www.portseapolo.com.au

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The newest marina at Martha Cove will have easy access from the carpark leading to a central boardwalk, and individual berths come in a range of sizes to fit almost any boat. Getting out onto Port Phillip Bay will be simple, with the design of the marina created for ease of access and the variety of berth sizes making for less time queuing and more time sailing. Pier C is on an inland waterway at Martha Cove Marina and is protected from the bay’s weather. The 24-hour onsite security also means your pride and joy will be safe. If you are lucky enough to live at Martha Cove, you’ll be on the bay in minutes. If you are heading down from the city or suburbs, it’s an easy drive via Peninsula Link. The project team is working hard on the construction phase. So far, the boardwalk has been installed, the piles have

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Merry Christmas from Style Temple! With their new Christmas window on display Liz, Frank and the team at Style Temple would love you to come and see what fantastic new gift and decorating pieces are arriving in store daily. Not to mention their stunning array of Christmas decorations and crackers, plus clothing and hats. With Christmas fast approaching, the Style Temple have been flat out helping their valued clients get their homes ready for Christmas. With a huge range of lighting, rugs, art, furniture, cushions, curtains and decorator items, Style Temple is the perfect choice if you are renovating, building or just updating. With a complimentary in-home consultation service, the Style Temple team would love to

help you turn your house into a home. Working with skilled craftsmen, Style Temple offers a complete design solution from cabinetry and furniture to curtains and blinds and home styling. Style Temple can also help if you are searching for a special piece or simply wanting to prepare your house for sale. As the Australian distributors for Breezesta eco-furniture, Style Temple also offers an extensive range of outdoor furniture from the classic Adirondack to modern rattan. Liz, Frank and the Style Temple team of Narelle, Nina, Anthea, Holly, and latest member Anita, all look forward to helping you with your decorating, fashion and gift choices. Style Temple it’s not just a shop, it’s a destination.

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The Main Street Market Mornington has some exciting new stallholders. Greenhouse Juicery produce 100% raw cold pressed juices full of goodness; all made the day before the market so you can be sure they are fresh and delicious! www. greenhousejuicery.com.au As Christmas is quickly sneaking up on us, we all want to purchase something special and unique for family and friends, so why not think about shopping handmade this season? Every Wednesday the Main Street Market stallholders line the street showcasing their lovingly crafted and grown products, and if you can’t find the perfect present why not ask the stallholder if they can create a one-off for you? At the market you can find fashion and accessories to wear during the festive season, new toys for the kids, Christmas decorations for your home and, of course, lots of fresh produce to enjoy cooking with! Make sure you visit Main Street on Saturday December 13, as the Christmas Market will be operating from 9am–2pm. From 6pm, Mornington Park will come alive with the annual Mornington Carols in the Park. Check out www.facebook.com/ Mainstreetmarketmornington

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Let the music Shakespeare wrote ‘if music be the food of love, then play on.’ Well, now you can get your monthly fix of fresh live music and fall in love with MOTH at Red Hill Pavilion

(there’s some fantastic food in the mix too!) Music on the Hill is the place to be on the first Friday of every month. Event industry insiders and music lovers Anthony Egan and Robin Griffiths launched this family-friendly gig on September 5 and it has been growing steadily since. Seems there’s been a bunch of people on the peninsula who’ve been waiting for a music event that delivers accomplished touring and recording singer-songwriters to Red Hill. Robin explains: “The idea came to us over a coffee at the Cellar and Pantry in Red Hill in April. A small team of paid helpers, volunteers and all-round ‘good eggs’ help get it all together.” Think MOTH roadies, door staff, kitchen hands and a talented young audio operator - thanks Luke!

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“We wanted to create a night with a community feel. The Red Hill Cricket Club (summer) or Red Hill Football/Netball Club (winter) run the bar and profits go back to the (Red Hill) sporting clubs, artists and the hiring of equipment on the night,” he adds. MOTH musicians are mainly acoustic solo or duo performers and the night always gets going with a peninsula artist because MOTH is fully committed to highlighting local talent. All material is original too. So far Charles Jenkins, Tobias Hengeveld, The Grand Magoozi, James Kenyon and locals Tash Parker, Tim Stout, Paul Dillon and Nathan Lomas have taken centre stage. Friday December 5 has just seen Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jackson McLaren and young female duo Charm of Finches perform. January 2 will feature The Blackeyed Susan’s front man Rob Snarski. Tickets to all shows are $20 for adults and $10 for seventeen years and under. “The Pavilion transforms into a traditional music club setting on the night. Subdued lighting, great sound quality and kids (accompanied by parents) are welcome

because there aren’t many venues that allow children to experience singersongwriters.” There’s also wheelchair access. “The musicians have really enjoyed the experience,” says Robin. “Some of them stay at Red Hill and go to the market on Saturday morning, and the audience has been really responsive.” So get yourself down to the Pavilion in January and keep the music playing. For the love of it. MOTH First Friday of every month Red Hill Pavilion Red Hill Showgrounds 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill To book tickets log on to www.musiconthehill.com.au or buy at door if still available by Liz Rogers

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The talented ladies at Bel Canto Choir are inviting you to join them for their annual Christmas Readings and Carols concert in Mt Eliza on December 6. Each year, the female choir, which was established in 2003 and has 38 singers, selects a local charity to donate the proceeds of their popular Christmas concert to. This year’s event, held at St James the Less Anglican Church on Koetong Pde, will benefit the Frankston/Peninsula Carers Inc, which provides homes and support for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Bel Canto Choir will be singing choral pieces and carols from 2.30pm and there will also be poetry readings. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for concession and primary school students are free. Call Margaret on 9787 5383 to book.

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The third annual Bendigo Bank Ladies Golf Day Classic raised an astounding $12,455 for local charity Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula.

Sixty-eight players and 42 “lunchers” attended the event, held at Mornington Golf Club in October. The weather was perfect and kicked off with a caddie auction. The winning players received great prizes courtesy of local

businesses and everyone was pampered as they made their way around the course with massages from trainees from Chisholm Institute. Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula provides disadvantaged unemployed local women with free dressing, suiting and interview training for job interviews. They also offer mentoring and personal support to ensure these women are confident, competitive and well prepared as they seek

employment in what is becoming a tight market. Event organiser Bernadine Geary, senior business manager at Bendigo Bank, said staff were delighted to support disadvantaged women in the area in such a practical and fun way. Prue Leggoe, president of Dress for Success Mornington Peninsula thanked Bendigo Bank and all the other sponsors for their support.

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The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club is situated on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula between Port Phillip & Westernport Bays. Only one hours drive from Melbourne the unique location of the course offers the racegoer the opportunity to explore the many nearby wineries, restaurants & popular beaches. The racecourse (Emu Plains Racecourse) is situated on Coolart Rd, Balnarring. Melway Ref 163 H9

UNIQUE PICNIC RACING AT BALNARRING There are two opportunities to enjoy the fabulous experience of picnic racing at the picturesque Emu Plains Racecourse on Coolart Rd, Balnarring, during January 2015. The first meeting for the year will be held on Sunday January 11, with the first race scheduled for 1pm. Both meetings provide the many holidaymakers on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas with the opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Picnic Racing at Balnarring. There is a children’s playground and other activities to keep the kids amused while older patrons can have a punt on the TAB or in the bookmakers’ ring and/or join the Punters’ Club. The newly refurbished bar provides a variety of drinks and there is plenty of food available from the vendors on course. The second January meeting is the highlight of the season on Australia Day - Monday January 26 - with the running of the prestigious Balnarring Cup. This meeting always attracts a large crowd and guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure they are set up on course for the first race.

The club has adopted a policy of increased vigilance to ensure that only members, racing staff and other officials access restricted areas on the course. They also wish to discourage the erection of marquees and other structures on the course side of the members’ car park. Because of the volume of vehicle and pedestrian traffic at this meeting, punters are politely asked to co-operate with any directions given by club officials, staff manning entrance gates, police and security staff. Centre course parking has to be utilised at this meeting and signs will be erected in Coolart Road, between the two entrances to the course, prohibiting parking on both sides of the road. This has become essential for safety reasons and to assist with traffic access to the course. At this meeting there will also be the traditional flag raising ceremony, with the club’s Australia Day Ambassador making a speech and awarding the trophies to the connections of the cup winner. Head along and join in this celebration of our national heritage and enjoy a great day’s picnic racing.

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For all your Christmas hamper needs A hamper is an interesting and thoughtful gift, something you can tailor to suit the individual tastes and preferences of the person you are buying for. And if you enlist the help of Hamperyourself in Dromana, you can also include a selection of unique Mornington Peninsula products that proudly showcase our region. Hamperyourself prepare and pack gourmet hampers and gift baskets, wine hampers, pamper hampers, cookbook and gluten free hampers. Order from a range of pre-made hampers online and have them delivered direct to your door, or if you’d prefer, browse through the store (Peninsula Gourmet Emporium on Boundary Road) and select from a range of quality artisan products depending on your individual tastes and budget. With the peninsula being so rich in local produce, gourmet foods and quality wines, it is not hard to make up an exciting and varied basket featuring all your favourites.

Check out the ‘Taste of the Peninsula’ hamper, which includes Leaping Goat olive oil, Cazans jam, Red Hill muesli, a Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Guide and more! Or how about one of the pamper hampers, which boast a fabulous range of spa and beauty products? You can select candles, massage oils, skincare products and even throw in some sweet treats for a truly indulgent compilation. Hamperyourself will package your products in a neat and creative way, and can even print custom and corporate hamper ribbons to make yours a truly personalised gift. With great gift ideas to suit any budget, Hamperyourself also cater to your Kris Kringle needs. Hamperyourself (at Peninsula Gourmet Emporium) Open 7 days - December only A: 244 Boundary Road, Dromana P: 5981 9123 W: www.hamperyourself.com.au

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Family fun day for skate park This January, Peninsula Travel is celebrating a decade of holiday booking, travel arranging and trip organising. My how time flies when you’re having fun! Throughout 2015, we’ll mark our amazing milestone in style, with an exciting program of events, competitions, promotions and giveaways. That’s right, it’s our birthday, but you get the presents. To kick it all off, we have an in-store competition; simply come in to complete your entry form, drop it in the box and keep your fingers crossed. It’s that simple. You’ll be in the running to receive a fantastic holiday prize. We don’t want to give it all away here, but one prize up for grabs is a 7-night African Safari for two people thanks to our good friends at Bench International! You’ll have to stop by to see exactly what else you could win but let’s just say we think it’s worth the visit.

We want to stop and thank all of our clients, staff, friends and family for their continued support. To our clients we thank you for trusting us with your holidays and referring us to your friends, which has seen us grow to the agency we’ve become today. To our staff, thank you for your dedication in doing a job to the highest level you possibly can and to your utter commitment to customer service. And to our friends and family, thanks for all of the support over the years – we wouldn’t be where we are today without you! So keep an eye out for the competitions, giveaways and promotions throughout 2015 and good luck with your entry in our January competition. We look forward to seeing you soon. Here’s to the next 10 years! Peninsula Travel A: 9 Bay Rd, Mt Martha P: 5974 3911 www.peninsulatravel.com.au

Five teenage skateboarders campaigning for an upgrade of the Sorrento skate park will host a skate comp and family fun day to raise awareness of their cause. Displaying the kind of passion and motivation rarely found in teens, Kilarni Vozzo, Storm Bobridge, Jed Goss, Chance Bobridge and Mani Swift (pictured) have been spending their weekends hitting the streets of Sorrento in a bid to get sponsorship from local businesses. The skate comp and family fun

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Registration for the competition starts at 10am, with three age categories – under 12s, under 16s and open. Skating kicks off at 11am.

Their event, for which they received a government grant and attended an events management workshop, will be held in conjunction with YMCA Victoria, who has helped the teenagers get their idea off the ground.

The five skateboarders, all aged 14 and 15, say their local skate park is in desperate need of an upgrade to put Sorrento on par with other townships on the peninsula, especially because it gets overcrowded in summer

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environment of her home. Her classes are fun and interactive, with an emphasis is on speaking and listening as this the most likely way you will encounter and use Italian. Everyone has their own learning style and Lorenza is an experienced teacher of over 25 years who can tailor the lessons to the individual and the group as a whole. There are a maximum of six people in each of her classes, ensuring each student is given optimum attention. Lorenza also offers private classes to individuals, tutoring to secondary students and specialist children’s classes. Lorenza has inspired children, adults and motivated the toughest of clients – teenagers. She has taught at all levels and has been a VCE oral examiner. She travels to Italy regularly to immerse herself in the language and culture. For the gift of language to yourself or a gift voucher for someone else, contact Lorenza Campbell today. P: 9787 3523 M: 0409 806 391 E: italexp@bigpond.com W: www.youritalianexperience.com.au

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An institution in the entertainment industry, Silvers Circus has been dazzling Mornington Peninsula audiences for more than two decades. The iconic big top is set to return this summer with a spectacular new show that promises to be more mind-blowing and death-defying than ever! The circus has always been a favourite outing for families due to its ability to keep the young, and young at heart, enthralled. Silvers is forever pushing the boundaries with a two-hour show jampacked with nail biting stunts, courageous feats and an impressive array of performers who will challenge the perceptions of even the greatest skeptic. You will soon realise that nothing is impossible with the magic of the circus! This summer, the big top returns to Mornington and Rosebud with two spectacular new acts - Ramon, who hails from Switzerland and showcases a series of jaw-dropping highwire acrobatics and Clara, a Czech performer who will introduce you to the extraordinary art of foot juggling. Ringmaster Simon Tait is looking forward to returning to the peninsula due to the energy and enthusiasm of our audiences. “The local audiences appreciate a good show and that’s why we return. There is nothing better for us as entertainers than being appreciated by our audiences. It’s such an important part of the industry.”

As well as innovative new attractions, Silvers delivers all your old favourites - magic, clowns, acrobatics and a bevy of colourful characters from all over the world. For instance, you’ll meet Gypsy Gomez, an Argentinian ‘pocket rocket’ who can spin 90 hula hoops at once while balancing on a mirror ball. Then there is Brazilian juggler Ricardo Costa-de-Araujo, a blink-andyou’ll-miss-it showman who can move at lightning speed. If it is danger you are after, the Globe of Death is one stunt sure to have you on the edge of your seat. Picture three motorcycles travelling at up to 60kmh while battling for space inside a 3.5m diameter globe. “They miss each other by mere millimetres,” explains Simon. “It’s one of the most thrilling acts you’ll ever see!” Likewise, the Double Wheel of Steel separates the men from the mice, as a pair of daredevils balance, run and skip around two giant metallic spinning wheels. It must be seen to be believed! Silvers will be at the Village Green, Rosebud, from January 2-11 and at the Bata Shoe Grounds in Mornington from January 14-February 1. For more details, visit silverscircus.com.au or book through Ticketmaster. We’ve got six family passes to Silvers Circus to give away to our readers. To enter, visit the Mornington Peninsula Magazine Facebook page. www.facebook.com/MPmag

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Have you been out and about on the Mornington Peninsula lately? Be prepared for lots of delightful surprises. There are hundreds of great experiences scattered throughout our hinterland and coastal areas, but many are quite well hidden along little country roads.

So much to discover, and it’s all so much easier when you plan your visit around favourite activities or newfound interests. To help you on your way, there are hundreds of suggestions for walking, cycling, scenic drives, food and wine, art, golf and more on the regional tourism website www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org plus a great ‘Trip Planner’ to help you create your own personalised day out. There are new walking trails and cycle paths, kids’ tree surfing (why should adults have all the fun?), new bay and golf experiences, even a new hop-on hop-off bus that takes you around some of the top attractions. But there are many things on the Mornington Peninsula that don’t change. And who would want them to? Think of the wild ocean beaches that are often deserted, the familyfriendly white sandy beaches along Port Phillip. Then there’s the peace of the hinterland, with farms, vineyards, and art galleries. The legendary golf, glorious gardens and challenging mazes. The rich European history that began with Victoria’s first British settlement in 1803 is still so evident, and there’s always a seaside village close by.

You’ll find more than 80 walks; including the signature 100km Mornington Peninsula Walk, but there are many pretty and peaceful walks around the northern peninsula and along the Western Port coast. Cyclists often rate Point Nepean National Park as a highlight, as they can explore the historic Quarantine Station then pedal along this very narrow finger of land to historic Fort Pearce. Check out the mountain bike trails too, and the bridle trails through the hinterland and some coastal areas that horse riders adore. Find Your Way around the beautiful and intriguing Mornington Peninsula. Just start at www. visitmorningtonpeninsula.org or pick up maps at a Visitor Information Centre.

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The Wine Food Farmgate regional marketing campaign was one of the big winners for the Mornington Peninsula at the 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. The event, which recognises not only the efforts of individual operators but also the collaborative efforts of the Victorian tourism industry, has honoured the Wine Food Farmgate initiative with the award for best destination marketing. Wine Food Farmgate is a Mornington Peninsula campaign that provides information to visitors about the region’s best food and wine experiences. Bringing together cellar doors, farmgates, restaurants, orchards and specialty stores through use of a dedicated website, plus trail kits and maps available from the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, the promotion allows people to easily find the best and often hidden experiences in the area. There were 10 tourism award nominees from the Mornington Peninsula, eight of which featured on the winners list and two more that were recognised as finalists. Other winners were the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, Green Olive at Red Hill, Peninsula Hot Springs, the Enchanted Adventure Garden, Moonlit Sanctuary, Searoad Ferries and Stillwater at Crittenden. The Mornington Peninsula was also the only Australian attraction to make it onto National Geographic’s Best of the World list, beating the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef. The magazine’s esteemed annual list for 2015 named the region as a food and wine hotspot, and a longstanding playground for Melburnians.

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Energetic young people with a passion for the outdoors are being sought to assist with The club is lucky enough to have highly active and committed summer camps at Portsea. volunteers that make it an exciting and safe environment for couples, Mornington Peninsula Shire is offering 20 singles and families. teenagers free training to become Junior New members are always welcome to take part and enjoy the Camp Leaders at Portsea Camp. diverse and high quality facilities on offer. Training will be held at Portsea on Ranelagh has a strong social focus, based on connecting with its December 10-12, with participants learning members and increasing their sense of belonging to the club. a variety of fun and valuable skills, including The Club House is the hub of the Ranelagh Club, where members oceanography, high ropes training and can meet after taking part in the diverse range of activities on offer bush skills, along with team building and throughout the year. leadership qualities. They are then eligible to volunteer at camps It is a great place to catch up with friends and have a drink on the balcony, taking in one of the most breathtaking views on the peninsula to be held in January & April next year. and to enjoy fine dining in the restaurant. Or join friends to take part The Junior Camp Leader’s role is to assist in games night and kids club. the Camp Recreation Officers in hosting All members also have access to two fabulous Ranelagh Beach boxes activities and with the general running of that are equipped with gas barbecues, tables and chairs. the camp. They also act as ‘buddies’ for junior camp attendees. Ranelagh hosts a number of social events each year for members, which have included Australia Day celebrations, Christmas in July, the This opportunity is open to all young President’s Ball, Grand Final Day, Melbourne Cup, Oaks Day, New people who live, work or study on the Year’s and much more! Mornington Peninsula, and are aged There are ample facilities at the club to store kayaks and stand up between 16-18 years. paddle (SUP) with an active club advert v1.pdf boards 1 12/11/14 2:46 PM group of members who regularly To registerRanelagh your interest, contact221x Laura108.5mm at take to the water to go dolphin spotting and take in the sights of the Mornington Peninsula Shire on 5950 1666.

local area from a maritime perspective. The Ranelagh Yacht Squadron is one of the most active parts of the Ranelagh Club. Known as RYS, it runs courses each year and the highly popular annual weekend camp. Courses are run for those who don’t know their port from starboard, for those who want to hone their tacking skills and a dedicated Kids Sail during the summer holidays. The Ranelagh Club has a unique storage and launching facility for motorboats. Leave your boat in the security of the club’s boat house and launch it at your leisure using the club’s winch and boat ramp. Back on land, the six tennis courts at the club are available for all members to use at any time of the day or evening throughout the week. There are active ladies, mens, mixed and junior leagues that compete all year. But don’t worry if you just want to come down and meet some new people, play some tennis without the pressure of competition there are plenty of opportunities during the week for social games. It is not all about tennis though, there are active cycling and walking groups which meet throughout the year. Add to this golf and yoga and you can see there really is a huge diversity of fun activities to get involved with. So head along to Mt Eliza’s famous Ranelagh Club and become an active member today. The Ranelagh Club 3 Rosendale Ave, Mt Eliza P: 9787 0265 E: admin@ranelagh.com.au www.ranelagh.com.au

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Woman to woman at WRC Sally Douglas is a Taurian; strong willed and steadfast, practical and grounded. She knows what she wants. That’s why it was easy for her to just pick up sticks and move to Cambodia after travelling around Asia with her boyfriend six years ago. That’s just what you do.

‘I fell in love with Cambodia and initially went for a three month teaching stint. It was just what I needed – to escape the rat race. By chance I met a Khmer teacher who was about to start a job at the Women’s Resource Centre in Siem Reap. I mentioned I used to work at WIRE Women’s Information in Melbourne as an Information Support Officer and she suggested I come and take a look. I did. The rest is history…’ Well, not quite. The younger Sally Douglas, who was born and bred in Frankston, went to Karingal Park Secondary College before completing her social worker and International Development studies at La Trobe in Bundoora. You may be able to take the girl from the beach and place her just over seven hours in flight time away, but you’ll never get the beach out of the girl. ‘I’ve been inland in Siem Reap for three years now’ (two of them on her own financial steam and the third supported by AVID, the Australian Volunteers for International Development group). ‘I am missing the water. But I feel such a great deal of satisfaction doing what I’m doing. It’s not time to leave yet.’

Sally’s ultimate goal as the Women’s Resource Centre Advisor is to leave her co-workers with their own skills to keep this women’s drop in centre thriving. She works closely with managing director Pisey Khim to achieve this. ‘Our main aim is empowerment – this means providing girls and women with access to information’ - think reproductive health, hygiene, nutrition and emotional support. ‘We also hold educational workshops such as Legal Aid and Parents Talks. Most of the women here have either lived through the Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge (1975-79) rule, or are daughters of those who have. There’s been a loss of cultural, social and economic positioning. One in four is a victim of domestic violence and the maternal mortality rate is two hundred and six deaths per one thousand live births. This needs to change.’ We take another sip of coffee or tea (mine from an incredibly bad pouring pot) to mull over this information. Sally’s face is open and enthusiastic. She believes in fairness and equality, and she means business. ‘I’m here in Melbourne to garner support for the centre. This is a global concern. We need to raise awareness (and funds) or a woman’s (not only a Cambodian woman’s) status will never progress as it should.’ If you would like to support the Cambodian Women’s Resource Centre you can make a donation online at www. wrccambodia.org or give Sally a call on 0412 449 983 to find out more. By Liz Rogers

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ANZAC CENTENARY CELEBRATION FOR FUTURE RESIDENTS OF MARTHA COVE VILLAGE Future residents of Martha Cove Village, Retirement Communities Australia’s newest village on the peninsula, were guests at a special ANZAC centenary presentation at Beleura Village Mornington recently. There has been significant progress on the construction of Martha Cove Village recently; the sales office and display villas are now open for viewing onsite and the first residents will move into their new homes in January.

The Journey of Remembrance, an interactive multimedia presentation that is part of the commemorative program funded by the Victorian State Government, was hosted by the residents at Beleura Village to mark Remembrance Day. The presentation included a short film, a live theatre presentation, interactive content, and a moving speech from Mornington RSL representative, Mr John Wilson. “These community engagement activities are one of the great things about living in a village,” said Andrew Philip, Retirement Communities Australia’s managing director. “Many of our residents at Beleura Village had parents who served in World War 1 and a number of those who have reserved new homes at Martha Cove had similar connections. The performance was extremely moving, and the story of Mornington’s Stone family, whose three sons

served with only one returning illustrated how important it is to take time to pause and remember.” Mr Philip says that “having two villages on the peninsula means that residents of Martha Cove Village and Beleura Village will benefit from each other’s social activities and events.”

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“The success of both villages indicates how attractive the Mornington Peninsula is as a retirement destination,” noted Mr Philip. “The response has been overwhelming. Beleura Village has just one villa still available and Martha Cove Village is already three quarters reserved. Now that the display units are open, we are looking at a busy summer.” When completed, Martha Cove Village will have 138 villas and nine apartments as well as a full suite of communal facilities. The first stages are well advanced and construction of the Community Clubhouse has already commenced.

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december-january 2014-15 NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 12 Chisholm Art Department Open Studio, Chisholm Art Building, Quality Street, Frankston. Monday – Friday 9am4pm by appointment, call 9238 8216 NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 24 Coastal Twist exhibition, featuring affordable artworks for small and large spaces. Manyung Gallery Mt Eliza, 1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 18 Glimpses of Summer exhibition by Dylan Shearsby, Fred Colla and Ross Wilsmore. Manyung Gallery Sorrento 113 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Silence at the Disco, Rosebud Memorial Hall, 7pm-11pm. Individual wireless headphones makes for a silent dance floor. Drug, smoke and alcohol free event for people aged 10-25. Tickets $10-$12 at the door. For more info contact Jackie on 5950 1666 or go to www.facebook.com/impaktfreeza DECEMBER 6 & 7 Small Gems For Christmas Paintings carvings, homewares, cards & more 11am-5pm. Whistlewood 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham. 5989 8282 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Balnarring Picnic Races, bring ad along from this issue to receive one FREE admission to this Race meet. Emu Plains racecourse Coolart Road, Balnarring Christmas Beatles - Beatles Tribute Show Presented by Smart Communities, supporting Persons with a Disability Day. 7pm-11pm at Mt Eliza Country Club, 32 Old Mornington Rd. Tickets $25, includes supper, raffle, door prize and Beatles trivia. Proceeds to The House That Jack Built project. Tickets via trybooking.com/FUPI or by phone 9783 7837 or 0400 517 915 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Dromana Hub Family Fun Day, come along to the family fun day for a fun filled family outing. Elf on Stilts, Singsley

from Kinds, Paddy the platypus and the Streets Paddlepop Lion. Also hosting a Worlds Greatest Shave event on the day. 10am-2pm, free entry, 217-251 Point Nepean Road, Dromana The Bel Canto Choir presents Christmas Readings and Carols, all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Frankston Peninsula Carers Inc. St James the Less Anglican Church, Koetong Parade, Mt Eliza, 2:30pm-4pm. For more info call Cindy on 9787 5383 or 9708 8985 Poetry and Musicians By The Bay. Free entry, starts at 7pm. Please register by Theresa O’Dea on 0416 866 699 for musicians and Eddie Dalton on 0401 860 656 for poets. Trims Café, 695 Point Nepean Road, McCrae TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Mornington Peninsula Music Network 2014 AGM 6pm, for all enquiries and RSVP’s please call Andrea Ebsworth on 0447 629 628. Mornington Peninsula Brewery 72 Watts Road, Mornington. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Mt Eliza Carols on the Green, Cnr Mt Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Road 6pm8:30pm Joy To The World Concert 7pm-9pm Mornington Peninsula Chorale, an uplifting concert of musical favorites old and new. Peninsula Community Centre, 91 Wilsons Road Mornington FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Mt Eliza North Primary School Christmas Community Fair, 4pm7:30pm all welcome, free entry. Mulberry Hill Christmas Twilight Festival, featuring market stalls of local artists, crafts workers, local produce, children’s activities and pop-up bar. Guided house tours, children’s activities and live music by the Elisabeth Murdoch College Choir and Flute Ensemble, as well as local folk group Circular Junction will operate throughout the evening. 4-9pm, entry via gold coin donation 385

Golf Links Road Langwarrin SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Main Street Christmas Market, Main Street Mornington 9am-2pm Mornington Carols in the Park at the Mornington Park 6pm-8pm Carols On The Hill, presented by St George’s Red Hill, held at Red Hill Recreation Reserve (pavilion) from 5pm. Sausage sizzle, children’s nativity dress ups and carols. Enq call 5975 5469 Santa’s Sleigh 10am with gorgeous Samoyed Dogs. Carol signing and FREE face painting from 9:30am-11:30am. Ritche’s Village Centre, 89 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza Nepean Friends of Hospice Annual Christmas Dinner From 7pm at Sorrento Golf Club, Langford Road. Tickets $75, includes meal plus drink on arrival. Live aucton and raffle. Call Jan on 0413 197 545 or buy tickets at Promenade of Sorrento, Ocean Beach Rd. Rosebud Carols by Candlelight Christmas concert by the Southern Peninsula Concert Band 8pm-9:30pm at The Green, 944 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud Somerville Carols by Candlelight, community carols with local bands and schools preforming Christmas carols, 6:30pm-10pm at The Fruit Growers Reserve, Station Street, Somerville Primrose Fair: Christmas Design Market Toorak College Old Mornington Road, Mt Eliza 9am-3pm, free entry and family friendly event, for more info go to www. primrosefair.com.au SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Tyabb Carols in the Park, 7:30pm-9pm, come to Carols in the Park at Tyabb Central Reserve, bring the whole family! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 The John Tallis Birthday Recital at Beleura House and Garden $20 tickets, please call 5975 2027 or www.beleura. org.au Sorrento Skate Park Skating Competition designed to raise awareness of the Sorrento skate park and celebrate local skating talent. 177 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, for more info visit www.victoria.ymca.org.au LISTINGS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE

Karl to play Gomez Addams After making many a ‘dad joke’ Karl McNamara has finally graduated to play a father on stage in the fabulously kooky and spooky ‘The Addams Family’, for a limited season at Frankston Arts Centre. And Karl says he is revelling in the fabulous role of Gomez Addams. Gomez will do anything to maintain a happy household and is infatuated with the stunning Morticia, but must also keep his beautiful daughter Wednesday happy as well. He must keep no secrets, but keep the women in his life happy! Karl adds this role to a long list of roles, including Mark in ‘Altar Boyz’, Glen Gulia in ‘Wedding Singer’ and Jonny Waner in ‘Zombie Prom’. Karl’s passion for theatre has also seen him direct many show across Melbourne. By day, Karl teaches drama and media studies as Glen Waverley Secondary College, where he has directed many Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Award-winning productions. The Addams Family is based on the iconic characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which was transformed into a TV show and a series of films.

But in this musical, the plot is based around young Wednesday Addams suddenly becoming a woman and falling in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. When Wednesday, the princess of darkness, is found to have a ‘normal’ boyfriend though, her parents Gomez and Morticia are not happy to say the least. Karl is enjoying the rehearsals and the process of bringing the character of Gomez to life, relishing in the humour of the role as well as the beautiful drama of a husband pulled in many directions. The season opens with a family friendly performance at 5pm on New Year’s Eve and continues for a limited season. Don’t miss the chance to see this all new and kooky and spooky musical when PLOS Musical Productions brings it to the Frankston stage. Tickets at www.plos.asn.au or 9784 1060.

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arts Clip clop clap kids day out and raceday at Mornington Racecourse, for more info call 5975 3310 or email info@ mrc.net.au FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 The Addams Family, Frankston Arts Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. com or 9784 1060 DECEMBER 16 – JANUARY 25 DECEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 31 Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Spiegelicious outside the Three Palms B14 skiff National Sailing Title at the Contralto Liane Keegan, performs restaurant Sorrento. Come along and McCrae Yacht Club, for more info go Beethoven String Trio in C Minor starts enter the famous Spiegeltent, all the to www.b14.org or call Ron on 0448 at 7pm. Willow Creek Vineyard, 166 way from Belgium to Sorrento. Jason 901 722 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North. For more Coleman’s brand new show is designed SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 info go to www.peninsulafestival.com.au to tantalise, titillate and amaze! Two Mt Eliza Farmer’s Market, Cnr Mt Eliza shows daily (Tues to Sun) at 7pm and JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 18 Way & Canadian Bay Road, 9am-1pm. 9:30pm, tickets $79.50 go to www. Lamaro’s on the Deck at Portsea Hotel. For more info call 0429 398 684 spiegel.threepalms.com.au or call Lucy Famous inner-city hotel goes coastal, Ron Casey Memorial Race Day at on 0411 596 369 open daily for lunch and dinner on the Mornington Racecourse, for more info top floor deck. Ph. 5984 2213 or visit Animalicious dance, cabaret and circus call 5975 3310 www.portseahotel.com.au spectacular for kids outside the Three WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Palms restaurant Sorrento explore the SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 The Addams Family, Frankston Arts wonders of the animal kingdom. Witness The Addams Family, Frankston Arts Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. Fairy Penguins dancing, Rosellas flying, Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. com or 9784 1060 and even hear the roar of Lions in the com or 9784 1060 clever, all-human animal experience. New Year’s Eve Market, Main Street Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Two shows daily (Tues to Sun) at 11am Mornington 9am-2pm Meow Meow, multi-award winning and 1pm, tickets $45 go to www. Harba’s Last New Years Eve Party, dive and fixture of London’s West spiegel.threepalms.com.au or call Lucy tickets $45 includes finger food and end Meow Meow, 7pm. Peninsula on 0411 596 369 DJ. Harba 786 Esplanade Mornington, Community Theatre, 91 Wilson’s Road, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Phone 5975 1183 for tickets. Mornington. For more info go to www. Christmas Race Day at Mornington peninsulafestival.com.au Portsea Hotel, NYE Cancun Beach Racecourse, more info call 5975 3310 Party. Tickets $65, for tickets call 5984 Peninsula Summer Music Festival, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 2213 or go to www.portseahotel.com.au ‘Play Me a Story..The Nutcracker’ Emu Plains Market, 9am-2pm. Santa 10:30am and 12pm. Peninsula Marina Restaurant and Lounge Bar vistis from 10am-12pm! Balnarring Community Theatre, 91 Wilson’s Road, NYE party. Tickets $80 per person, Racecourse, Coolart Road, for more info includes a glass of bubbly, three-course Mornington. For more info go to www. go to www.emuplainsmarket.com.au peninsulafestival.com.au dinner and live music. From 7.30pm, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 smart casual dress code. 21 Skinner SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Community Christmas Gathering, St Hastings, phone 5979 3699 or visit The Addams Family, Frankston Arts 11am-4pm a picnic at Civic Court www.marinarestaurant.com.au Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. celebrating music and culture. Civic New Year’s Eve at Morning Star Estate, com or 9784 1060 Court Common Land Balnarring spend a memorable NYE at Morning Star Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Christmas Carols Concert on the lawn, Estate, tickets $110, glass of sparkling Twilight Jazz: La Grande Soiree 7pm. 7pm-9pm, Ferrero Reserve, 37 Seppelt wine, chefs selection of the finest hot Vocialist Julie O’Hara. Montalto, 33 Avenue, Mt Martha. and cold canapés, private midnight Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South. For more fireworks and live music by 21/20, for info go to www.peninsulafestival.com.au TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 more info go to www.morningstarestate. ‘Eve Eve’ Dance Party at Portsea THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 com.au or call 9787 7760, Morning Star Hotel featuring a stellar lineup of DJs. The Addams Family, Frankston Arts Estate 1 Sunnyside Rd Mt Eliza Call 5984 2213 or check out www. Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. portseahotel.com.au Mojo Pearls at Rose GPO Hotel, $75 com or 9784 1060 pp, 2 course dinner included. Please call Mt Martha Carols by Candlelight, free SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 5982 3200 or visit www.rosegpo.com.au community carol singing on the lawn Mt Good Life Sundays at Portsea Hotel, for bookings Rose GPO Hotel 1003 Point Martha Community House, 8-9:45pm. featuring the best international and Nepean Rd, Rosebud local DJs playing outdoors in the famous WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 beer garden. Drink specials, BBQ and Special Christmas Eve Market, Main Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Spanish Paella Ph. 5984 2213 www. Street Mornington 9am-2pm Hair of the Dog: Vikingo De Jerez portseahotel.com.au Dromana Christmas Carols, 6pm-9pm Flamenco Guitar 2 shows 12pm & 5pm, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Christmas carol singing on the lawn of Willow Creek Vineyard, 166 Balnarring The Addams Family, Frankston Arts the Dromana Old Shire Offices, BBQ Road, Merricks North. For more info go Centre. 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Opening Art Exhibition and Art Demonstrations, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento 7pm-9:30pm, supper provided. $10, for more info go to www. studiosorrento.org SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Portsea Polo 2015, at Point Nepean Quarantine Station, three matches showcasing players from Australia, New Zealand & England. Food by renowned Aussie chefs, DJs & more. Visit www. porsteapolo.com.au for tickets. The Addams Family, Frankston Arts Centre. Tickets on sale www.plos.asn. com or 9784 1060 Peter and the Wolf, come hear a retelling of the classical tale played by Peninsula Chamber Musicians Wind Quintet and narrated by Jaclyn Jenkins. 10:30am at Hastings Library. 7 High St, Hastings. Call 5950 1710 for more info Rye Gift Athletic Carnival and Family Fun Day Professional foot races conducted by Victorian Athletic League and family fun day. 10am to 6pm RJ Rowley Reserve, 20 Melbourne Rd, Rye JANUARY 10 – JANUARY 17 Art Exhibition and Art Demonstrations, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento 10am4pm. $3, www.studiosorrento.org SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Balnarring Picnic Races, Emu Plains Racecourse, Coolart Road Balnarring www.balnarringraces.com for more info Two Bays Trail Run, 7am-3pm, Great holiday vibe & excellent course between Dromana & Cape Schanck. Details & to register go to www.twobaystrailrun.com or call Rohan on 0420 380 995 The Red Hot Summer Tour at Mornington Racecourse, go to www. ticketmaster.com for tickets. Classic High Tea, sandwiches, savouries, sweets and scones. 2:30pm-5pm at Morning Star Estate, 1 Sunnyside road, Mt Eliza. For more info and booking details visit www.morningstarestate. com.au or call 9787 7760 Good Life Sundays at Portsea Hotel, featuring the best international and local DJs playing outdoors in the famous beer garden. Drink specials, BBQ and Spanish Paella Ph. 5984 2213 www. portseahotel.com.au SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Peter and the Wolf, come hear a retelling of the classical tale played by Peninsula Chamber Musicians Wind Quintet and narrated by Jaclyn Jenkins. 10:30am at Rosebud Library. McDowell St, Rosebud. P 5950 1230 for more info

JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 26 Mornington Art Exhibition, 10am-6pm at the Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilson’s Road, Mornington SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 The Summer Collector’s Show, outstanding Aboriginal art 11am5pm, Whistlewood 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham. For info call 5989 8282 or go to www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Portsea Point Nepean Craft Market, 9am-2pm at Quarantine Station. No Dogs, Parking $5 The Summer Collector’s Show, outstanding Aboriginal art 11am5pm, Whistlewood 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham. For info call 5989 8282 or go to www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Good Life Sundays at Portsea Hotel, featuring the best international and local DJs playing outdoors in the famous beer garden. Drink specials, BBQ and Spanish Paella Ph. 5984 2213 www. portseahotel.com.au FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Woodturning at the Briars, 10am-4pm see demonstrations of woodturning and finished items will be for sale. The Briars, Nepean Highway Mt Martha, for more info go to www.pwguild.org.au Opening A Photographic Exhibition, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento 7pm9:30pm, supper provided. $10, for more info go to www.studiosorrento.org SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Peter and the Wolf, come hear a retelling of the classical tale played by Peninsula Chamber Musicians Wind Quintet and narrated by Jaclyn Jenkins. 10:30am at Mornington Library. Vancouver Street, Mornington. Call 5950 1820 for more info

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A Cuban ‘Revolucion’ highlights FAC 2015 program

Cuba’s Ballet Revolucion, the brilliance of Miriam Margoyles, a different take on the Kelly gang’s story and the Frankston debut of the Sydney Dance Company highlight the 2015 Frankston Arts Centre program. Margoyles loves Frankston so much she is coming back to FAC for the third time on May 24 with her new show, The Importance of being Miriam, bringing some of literature’s best known characters to life with a comedic twist in a way only Margoyles can deliver. A hot-blooded mix of ballet, hip hop and contemporary dance, Ballet Revolucion features the most talented performers from Cuba’s renowned dance school - Escuela Nacional Cubana de Arte – on July 7. Based on rumours from the Kelly gang’s legendary ending, Kelly centres on the day of Ned’s hanging and the appearance of his brother Dan, disguised as a priest. See their intriguing final confrontation at FAC May 16. De Novo features three eye-catching performances from the Sydney Dance Company’s finest dancers on August 15, complete with the music of Nick Wales and Sarah Blasko. For the full 2015 program go to www. thefac.com.au

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It’s funny that one of Gerry Knight’s favourite pastimes is watching murder mysteries on TV, and that when I meet her she is dressed completely in black. Because if there is one thing the Mt Eliza artist’s work is not, is dark. Gerry’s landscapes, seascapes and still life works are bright, bold and exuberant - a delight to behold. She is inspired by colour and is known for her generous use of it. Gerry laughs as she tells me about her penchant for horror and how people react when they find out. “They say, ‘but you paint such happy stuff!’” A longtime artist who began painting as a child, Gerry will showcase her work at Manyung Gallery this month as part of the ‘Coastal With A Twist’ exhibition. As well as her vibrant paintings, she also does lino cutting, a form of printmaking, and her unique prints are created in the reduction method, a technique used by

Picasso. The method sees one block of lino used, and this is cut away as every new colour is printed, until there is no lino left. Gerry loves movement and intense colour, and locals will recognise Mornington and Mt Eliza in her beautiful, swirling seascapes. She’s also a fan of Mordialloc, because she loves boats and enjoys painting the jagged ‘higgledy piggledy’ lines of the crooked old wooden piers. “It (the work) is colour-driven, because that’s my passion, it’s what comes naturally to me,” she says. Gerry’s work, displayed locally and nationally, is affordable and accessible, and since moving to the peninsula she has developed a strong local following. “You get what you see,” Gerry says, when describing her art. “I just work from the heart and I love what I do.” www.manyunggallery.com.au By Kristy Martin

Over the next few months Mornington Peninsula Magazine readers will have the opportunity to pick up a bit of knowledge about various art styles, Australian artists who paint or sculpt in a certain way, what they cost and where you can go to buy a certain ‘look’. With over twenty galleries, art venues, wineries or restaurants cascading with art and numerous artist studios on the Mornington Peninsula, there is sure to be an artwork to suit you, literally on your doorstep. December’s art topic is ‘Surrealism’, an often misinterpreted ‘arty farty’ description. The following painting is by one of Australia’s best-known surrealists, Jeffrey Smart.

Note the clean lines and attention to detail. Smart said, “It is always about the geometry,” seen as an interlocking of diagonal lines, rectangles and triangles. These few words do not adequately describe Jeffrey’s style but might start readers on a quest to find out more. Born in Adelaide in 1921, Jeffrey Smart was a prolific artist painting 799 works between 1939 and 1982. He died in Italy in 2013. Where can you find surrealist painters on the Peninsula?

Living Victorian artist, Ross Wilsmore’s painting entitled The Comfort Zone is a good example of a highly defined, lineal, almost super realism work which undoubtedly reflects the influence of Smart

Apart from Wilsmore, presently on exhibition at its Sorrento gallery, Manyung Gallery Group has over a dozen surrealist painters. Readers may enjoy viewing them on Manyung’s website. Excellent artists fitting this genre include: Rick Matear, Drew Gregory, Richard Kulma, Ben Howe, Hans Schiebold, to name a few.

Written by David Wemyss-Smith MANYUNG GALLERY GROUP Mount Eliza P: 9787 2953 Sorrento P: 9982 0640 Malvern P: 9509 8999 Manyung Mobile Gallery choose works from our galleries or website for a free, in-home trial P: 9787 2953 M:0412 899 001 www.manyunggallery.com.au

Christmas gifts all sorted! The FAC has something for everyone. Surprise them with something original – theatre tickets, unique artwork, handcrafted jewellery – or let them choose themselves with a gift card from $5 to Christmas cheer!

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Exhibition launching at Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza from noon Friday 28th November and runs until Wednesday 24th December.

Exhibition launching at Manyung Gallery Sorrento from noon Saturday 29th November and runs until Thursday 18th December and featuring works by

New exhibition every three weeks throughout Summer 113 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY & AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES For children 5 - 13 years DECEMBER 7TH – 31ST “Deck the Walls” Affordable Art Exhibition JANUARY 11TH – 29TH Fred Whitson, Debbie MacKenzie, Sue Smales Ange Garabelli, Peninsula Postcards Exhibition

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Mornington ART Exhibition Sat 17 – Mon 26 Jan 2015 Open daily 10am – 6pm PENINSULA COMMUNITY THEATRE Cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington

Showcase Opening Night Friday 16th January from 6.30pm

Opening night tickets at: www.morningtonartshow.com.au or Farrell’s Bookshop, Cnr Main & Barkly Streets, Mornington

In the early hours of Monday October 27th Haydn Godony lost his battle with cancer. Haydn was a friend and colleague, his pedantic ways, yet happy disposition made him truly unique. Seen out and about as a bit of a social butterfly by the many he captured in photos, he was also a very private person and a true gentleman. All at Mornington Peninsula Magazine miss Haydn, we hope we cheered him during his last few weeks, never knowing or expecting his illness would be terminal. Haydn’s passion for people, the arts and music is a legacy that he leaves with us all. This was celebrated at his funeral and wake attended by a huge number of people across all professions, in particular musicians. With permission from his family, (sister Catherine and mother Margaret) we plan to showcase some of this man’s iconic photos and words after Christmas. He had been submitting articles and photos since our first issue and there are some rippers. I found I had to reprint the piece below which Haydn wrote just a few months before he passed away. - Lisa Walton, publisher In the winter of 1976 I fell in love with a girl who lived in Rosebud. In a heartbeat, I left my job at Kodak in Coburg and moved to McCombe Street, next to what is now Port Phillip Plaza. I soon discovered that I had plonked down in a place that I still call paradise. I’ve revelled in a blessed life since; enjoyed two marriages and two divorces, and lived at 11 peninsula addresses. Many of the most gorgeous years were spent at the former famous-farmhouse,

Willochra, on the old Nepean Highway in Safety Beach. Now, I love being in this 100-year-old clinker brick in Mornington. My first ‘real’ job, on the peninsula, was at Hastings High School where I scored a super spot as the Lab Tech in the Science department. All the while loving music and hovering on the edge of the local ‘scene’, I fell into a job writing about peninsula nightlife for the (then) local papers The Independent and The Mail. Carrying a camera soon became part of that and led to the Hotshots pages in a section called “Nightmoves” In 2007 they cut some chunks outta me, and gave me a five percent chance of seeing this decade. I’m thankful for the angel on my shoulder. Most days now, I’m either working as a journalist or a photographer for Mornington Peninsula Magazine and still love shooting people having fun.

Frankston Arts Centre Special New Year Eve Performance Wednesday 31 December - 5.00pm Friday 2 January 2015 - 7.30pm

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Thousands of guests in small groups have been welcomed into to the former summer house of the Tallis family, an Italianate clifftop villa purchased by Sir George and Lady Tallis in 1916. At that time its romantic gardens were still to be established and Beleura was surrounded by lush farmlands with expansive views of Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington pier below.

On Sir George’s death in 1948 and by family agreement, Beleura was acquired by his youngest son, John, a gentleman, composer of music and patron of the arts. John Tallis bequeathed Beleura, its contents and The Tallis Foundation, to the people of Victoria in 1996. The house and garden have been meticulously restored, so that Beleura is now an entrancing time capsule, a ‘theatre of the past’. Indeed, the performing arts were perpetually celebrated by the Tallis family; Sir George was the managing director of the JC Williamson firm from

1913. Lady Tallis (1874–1933) was the sister of the famous Florence Young, who dominated the golden years of Australian light opera and was often among the stars of the theatre world entertained at Beleura. Dame Nellie Melba was also a guest and Tallis installed a sea-water bath for her pleasure. Visitors experiencing Beleura and the house and garden’s intimate tours gain insight into the prosperous lives of its many owners since 1863. Early pastoralist James Butchart commissioned Victoria’s then best architect, Joseph Reed, to design what was soon to

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EMU PLAINS CHRISTMAS MARKET The Emu Plains Market is back in full swing over summer, featuring a variety of arts, crafts, handmade jewellery, furniture, clothing and fresh produce. The market, located in Balnarring, is designed to be a celebration of the peninsula’s unique culture, creative artisans and diverse producers. Don’t miss the special Emu Plains Christmas Market this month! Santa will be under the stringy barks from 10am - 12pm and there will also be children portraits mini sessions with the talented Janis House Photography plus a Christmas centrepiece flowerarranging workshop with Peninsula Wildflower. “People love to find special gifts or

just simply graze their way through this vibrant seaside setting,” market organiser, Vanessa Johnson, says. “The stallholders offer an abundance of farm-fresh produce; you’ll find so many amazing foods, organic coffee, fine oils, artisan bread, organic fruit and vegies, olives, honey, jam, icecream and fabulous flowers.” There’s also free musical entertainment and hot food carts offering tasty treats from all over the world. Plenty of kids’ activities are on offer throughout market season, including pony rides, face painting, free story telling, craft workshops, jumping castles and more. For further information contact Vanessa Johnson by emailing hello@emuplainsmarket.com.au

With up to 900 quality paintings on display, the Mornington Art Show is the biggest and best exhibition on the Mornington Peninsula, and one of the largest in Victoria. This Rotary 2015 exhibition can be previewed online at www. morningtonartshow.com.au from Tuesday January 6. The art show will open at 6.30pm on Friday January 16 at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, with local, Melbourne and interstate artists on display. At the showcase opening, prizes worth $10,500 will be awarded across various art genres in elegant surroundings with entertainment from the Four Seasons String Quartet. Gourmet finger food and refreshments. Tickets for opening night can be purchased fromtheir website or Farrell’s Bookshop on Main St, Mornington. Artwork will be displayed and sold on the opening night and then daily from 10am to 6pm until Monday January 26. A feature of the show will be six Art-4Kids tutored mural painting sessions from Tuesday January 20 until Thursday January 22 at 10.30am-noon and 2pm-3.30pm. For more details on this and other rotary events, head to rotaryclubofmornington. org.au or phone David Benson, art show convenor, on 0419 102 306.

be judged the “finest mansion in colony”. Fast-forwarding, it was John Tallis’s extended European travel in the first half of twentieth century that sparked his love of the Italian Paradise Garden and the creation of Beleura’s “garden rooms” of multi-coloured greenery, statues, follies and garden pots connected by atmospheric axial walks. Beleura is indeed a magical place, where fantasy is brought to life and graciousness remains in style. Guided House and Garden Tours: T: 03 5975 2027 www.beleura.org.au

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Summer Collector’s show at Whistlewood The annual Summer Collector’s Show at Whistlewood, Shoreham, held each January has now become a popular fixture of the peninsula art lover’s holiday season. Curators and writers Susan McCulloch and Emily McCulloch Childs have travelled extensively to Australia’s remote Aboriginal art centres during 2014 to select works for the exhibitions and open days they hold at their art consultancy and private gallery Whistlewood. The upcoming Collector’s exhibition features works that Susan and Emily deem as those of special quality and interest - whether by emerging, mid-career or established artists. “We work with more than 30 Aboriginal art centres from around Australia now and our exhibitions reflect this variety,” says Susan McCulloch. “In this

exhibition, for example, we are showing works by more than 60 artists from the APY Lands, Papunya and the Western Deserts, the Kimberley, Queensland, Central Australia, Eastern Desert, Arnhem Land and the Mornington Peninsula.” Well known artists include Barbara Weir and Minnie Pwerle from Utopia, Malaluba Gumana and Yalmakany Marawili from East Arnhem Land, Keith Stevens, Teresa Baker, David Miller and Tuppy Goodwin from the APY Lands, Freddie Timms and Shirley Purdie from Papunya and Lisa Waup from the Mornington Peninsula. Upcoming talents include Maggie Green from Spinifex Hill, Port Hedland. The Summer Collector’s Show Whistlewood, Shoreham Jan 17 + 18 and 24-26 11am-5pm. Details: 5989 8282 or whistlewood@ mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

FUN FOR KIDS THIS AUSTRALIA DAY Family-friendly events will play a special part in Australia Day celebrations across the Mornington Peninsula on Monday January 26.

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McCLELLAND SCULPTURE PRIZE Melbourne artist Matthew Harding has received the prestigious $100,000 McClelland Award for sculpture. His piece, Void, was announced as the winner of the 2014 award at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery in Langwarrin. Harding beat 32 other finalists from across Australia vying for the acquisitive award, the richest and most important biennial outdoor sculpture award in Australia. The award was judged by Dr

Liz Kreijn, assistant director of collection and presentation at Kröller- Müller Museum, Netherlands, and all finalist pieces were displayed along McClelland’s famous sculpture trail through natural bush landscape and grasslands. Sonia Payes received the $30,000 McClelland Achievement Prize (MAP) for her work Re:Generation. Her prize for this award, judged by the McClelland panel, includes a solo exhibition during the McClelland Sculpture Survey 2016.

With everything from face painting to fireworks, Australia Day celebrations will offer fun, food and entertainment, with lots of free family activities. Free Barefoot bowling for kids and families will be on offer at Sorrento Bowls Club for the first time ever this year, with refreshments also available on site. Kids can also be creative with paint and colour part of one of the massive Monster Murals in Rye & Rosebud. Sponsored by Bendigo Bank (Rye, Dromana & Rosebud Branches) these vibrant monster murals are set to create quite a scene. What a fun way for families to get involved. Don’t miss our other new family activities including kids’ amusements rides and skateboard demonstrations in Hastings, magic tricks, circus activities and cupcake decorating in Dromana, and an animal farm, face painting and balloons in Mount Eliza. This year the shire is excited to be opening the Mornington event with acclaimed family act “The Mighty Buzzniks” from 3pm. If Dr Seuss started a rock band – this would be it! The Mighty Buzzniks make smart and edgy music for kids who like to rock. Their songs are full of energy, fun and complexity, mixing an array of instruments, diverse sounds and fabulous harmonies that present a rich world of music to children. And don’t forget the audience favourites – kids shows on the Centre Stage at Rosebud including clowns, dancing and drumming! Plus the ever popular Australia Day Mornington Street Parade with floats of all shapes and sizes. With an exciting program of events, the Mornington Peninsula is the place to be on Australia Day, Monday January 26, 2015. Get in the spirit of the occasion and plan to spend your Australia Day at one of these great community events. Detailed programs will be available in December from all shire offices or download yours at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Excellent Music Great Cause The peninsula’s best summer music festival is back, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an incredible lineup of talented Aussie musicians. Between the Bays will be held on Saturday February 28, and features festival favourites James Reyne, Mark Seymour, Custard, Wagons and Sweet Jean, plus Combo La Revelacion, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects and The Billabong Boyz. Between the Bays is run by the Penbank School in Moorooduc and raises money for the school’s partnership with the Wugularr School in the remote Northern Territory, which assists those children reach their full potential. The Wugubank Partnership (an amalgamation of both school’s names) also helps break down cultural barriers, as a group of Wugularr kids are brought to Melbourne each year to meet the Penbank students and get a taste of life in Victoria. Between the Bays has now firmly established itself as Mornington Peninsula’s best annual summer music festival, each year playing host to some big name Aussie artists, plus astounding local up-and-comers.

Over the last decade, the likes of Hoodoo Gurus, Tim Finn, The Basics, Lior, The Fauves, Daryl Braithwaite, Passenger, Tim Rogers, Jordie Lane, Angie Hart, Diesel, Blackchords, The Black Sorrows, Rebecca Barnard, Mental As Anything, Dan Kelly and many more have graced the stage. Since it’s humble beginnings in 2005, Between the Bays has offered music lovers an inexpensive festival experience with an allinclusive community feel. The family-friendly event, held at the Penbank School, now attracts thousands of visitors annually. www.betweenthebays.com

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From January 1 to 11, over 75 leading artists will present intimate performances in some of the Peninsula’s most unique and iconic places. Now in its eighth year, the festival has evolved into a major event on the Mornington Peninsula calendar, recognised for its imaginative programming that assembles leading Australian and international artists, and celebrates the region’s fine wines, produce and beautiful scenery. The program begins on New Year’s Day with the most popular event the Hair of the Dog in the spectacular Barrel Room at Willow Creek Vineyard. Other highlights include the headline act, the fabulous Meow Meow in a spectacular cabaret performance, and an inaugural Garden Party that will provide an occasion to soak up the atmosphere at of one of the peninsula’s most stunning grand-estate homes – Bibury at Main Ridge.

This year’s festival also features three spellbinding guitar performances from Vikingo de Jerez and his gypsy-inspired flamenco at the Willow Creek Vinyard, classical guitarist Massimo Scattolin from Italy, who will present a natureinspired program in the stunning surrounds of Hummingbird Eco Retreat, and, to top it off, one of the world’s greatest guitar duos, the Grigoryan Brothers will display their virtuosity on the lawns of St Johns Flinders. Every year the festival entertains and delights over 3000 people of all ages as they enjoy inspirational music from some of the country’s best musicians among some of the finest backdrops the Peninsula has to offer. This is a chance for culture seekers, music lovers, holidaymakers, friends and families to get together for some fantastic entertainment for the day, the weekend or the entire festival. If you are on the Mornington Peninsula early next month, the Peninsula Summer Music Festival allows you to experience world class music, intimate performances and unique iconic places. www.peninsulafestival.com.au

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arts I wondered if I should call him Mr Braithwaite or Daryl before I picked up the phone. After all, I was about to talk to Daryl Braithwaite - the Australian music legend. All I could see were those tight satin pants and thin wispy scarves from Sherbet frontman days and hear the echoes of the early ‘90’s Australian number one hit The Horses written by Ricki Lee Jones and Walter Becker playing at the funeral of a loved one. Surely that deserved a Mr? ‘This is Daryl’, is what I got on pick up and the decision had been made. Daryl Braithwaite’s speaking voice is just as easy to listen to as his singing. Apparently it’s overcast in Caulfield and we get straight on to talking surf. ‘We used to pile together in a ’58 Holden station wagon and headed just out of Sydney from 1963 onwards, although we’d been surfing in Victoria for years. Glenn (Daryl’s twin brother and no they don’t feel each other’s pain)

and I were always surfing and singing.’ So his long lasting love affair with music (and surfing) started young? ‘I went to see the Rolling Stones last night. Mick Jagger still loves singing. It’s the same for me. There’s nothing better than knowing the crowd loves what you’re doing. I suppose I’ll just die singing or end up very sick! And yes, I still surf.’ Daryl is sixty-four years old and still going strong. ‘I spend a bit more time preparing psychologically these days but my throat is still good. It’s always been “I hope it comes out ok” and it usually does.’ He re-signed with Sony Music Australia to release his Forever the Tourist mini album in October last year. Not too late is the single written with Lindsay Rimes. ‘It’s still hard to get air play even if you’ve been around for a while’ – he was 21 when Clive Shakespeare asked him to join Sherbet – ‘but I’ve known the guys in this band for over 20 years and it feels right.’

Daryl and his band will be playing at The Red Hot Summer Tour at Mornington Racecourse in January 2015. It’s a new experience for the boy who went out with Olivia Newton John for a week when he was ten years old. ‘She was something even back then, though I didn’t know she could sing.’ He has always loved performing outdoors and is looking forward to it. ‘Life is good these days. I have my son Oscar (who is not a musician), my music career and still surf Byron Bay.’ Was he a “wild, wild one” (from The Horses) in his early days? ‘We all did things we shouldn’t have’, he says. Just as long as you keep doing the things you should – like singing Mr Braithwaite. Oh I mean Daryl! Red Hot Summer Tour Mornington Racecourse, Mornington Sunday January 11, 2015 from 1.30pm P: 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au by Liz Rogers

Entries open for Peninsula Short Film Fest A star-studded lineup of celebrities, including actors Nadine Garner, Lachy Hulme and Samuel Johnson, renowned producer Andrew Mason and radio personalities Mick Molloy and Jane Hall will be in Rosebud this February to take part in the Peninsula Short Film Fest.

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The popular free outdoor event will be held on Saturday February 7, at the Village Green, showcasing a selection of a dozen short films. The films will be judged live on the night by the celebrity judging panel and filmmakers will compete for a first prize of $5000, with a second prize of $2500 and third prize of $1250. Festival director Steve Bastoni said there is still time to get your short film in for inclusion. “Entries are open until December 19 and this festival is an opportunity for filmmakers of any level to take part. The only condition is submissions must be eight minutes or under. “We have an amazing prize pool this year headed by the Blackmagic design 2.5K camera and of course the cash prizes!” Patron of the festival, celebrated Australian film director Fred Schepisi, will once again attend the event. Likewise, producer Andrew Mason, famous for his work on films like the Matrix series, Dark City and Tomorrow, When the War Began, is sure to draw a crowd. PSFF will once again hold its ‘How to Make A Short Film’ workshop the following day – Sunday February 8. The workshop will be held at Southern Peninsula Arts Centre in Rosebud with the cost of $40 per person. Entry to the festival is free, with entertainment from 4pm and film screenings from 7pm. www.peninsulashortfilmfest.com.au

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Merry Christmas, or is it? This is a time for celebrating and spreading joy. Christmas time is when families get the chance to come together and rejoice under one roof. In many cases though, this ‘family time’ results in conflicts and uprisings that taint the entire Christmas spirit. Moreover, it is a time that brings the underlying tensions, family conflicts and relationship stress to the surface. As Christmas nears the courts are filled with separated parents who want to spend Christmas with their children, but not with each other.

To save themselves from the trauma, and as a coping mechanism, some turn to drink, some bury their heads in the sand and the clever people find a counsellor to give them coping strategies to manage. Counselling clients enjoy the benefits of gaining clarity about their issues, creating a plan and take action that aligns with their soul and values. This is the busiest time of year for counsellors and finding a consulting time can be difficult. Jeanette Thomas, senior counsellor at Peninsula WellBeing, says “Dealing with difficult family members and blended families can destroy a

relationship or cause greater friction in what should be one of the happiest times of the year”. To help, Peninsula WellBeing has extended consulting hours and reserved appointments for those that are not coping with the struggles inside their families at this time. Jeanette has created a safe and secure environment that enables her clients to release built up emotions caused by relationship issues with partners or children, loss and grief and stress associated with changing life events. Jeanette’s warm and calming manner gives confidence in your ability to handle these challenges. Her focus is to empower you with knowledge about yourself so that you can have more control over issues that otherwise seem overwhelming or create ‘dis-ease’ within. Peninsula WellBeing is located at 107a Tanti Avenue Mornington. You can learn more by going to www.peninsulawellbeing.com.au or calling Jeanette directly on 0408 120 913. You do not require a mental health care plan or referral to make an appointment. Jeanette Thomas Counsellor

Players wanted for WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Team Hey ladies! Looking for a fun way to stay fit and meet new people in your community? Have a passion for football and searching to become part of a team? Then look no further. The Rosebud Football Netball Club is starting the first Rosebud women’s football team in 2015 and is now seeking expressions of interest from women aged 17 and over. “We need players!” says Adeva Kaman, contact person for the league. “You don’t need to be experienced, just willing to give it a go! “Home games and training will be held at Olympic Park in Rosebud (back oval) and we have been assured that away games will be within our region - so there won’t be any missions to Swan Hill!” Adeva says the team will likely be captained and coached by Renee Dunn, who is a former Victorian Women’s Football League player with coaching experience. Renee (pictured) has also started a couple of leagues from scratch, including the Lalor Bloods back in 2001. And let’s not forget that a team can’t be a team without

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all those important people in the background, and so the Rosebud Women’s Football Club is also seeking managers, runners and coaches. “So if you are interested in being a part of something new and exciting for women on the Mornington Peninsula, sign up today!” says Adeva. Head to the Rosebud Women’s Football Club Facebook page for more details or to express your interest.

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braces At Hanks Orthodontics, we cater for patients seeking orthodontic treatment whether they are seven or 70. Patients seeking orthodontic treatment express similar concerns... • “I am embarrassed by my teeth and never want to show them when I smile.” • “I do not like my smile. I do not like the way my teeth look and when I smile, I keep my lips closed.” People with obviously unsightly teeth are very keen to have them changed. Crowded teeth can potentially be unhealthy and often provoke teasing and ridicule. Once straightened, teeth are often less prone to being damaged and the improvement to facial appearance can be dramatic. Facial attractiveness can be significantly enhanced with orthodontics, but straight teeth are

Ceramic braces are the same size and shape as traditional metal braces, except that they have tooth-coloured or clear brackets that blend in to teeth. only part of the equation. With orthodontic treatment, we focus on the face profile, as well as the dental structures.

Choosing an orthodontist Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your future and having braces means making a big commitment to one orthodontist for several years. The right orthodontist can make the entire process much easier. At Hanks Orthodontics, we think the most important thing to find out is whether your treatment will be provided solely by the orthodontist or whether your treatment will be provided by therapists under the supervision of an orthodontist.

Invisalign® consists of a series of custom-made, mouth guard-like clear plastic aligners. The aligners are removable and are replaced every 2 weeks. We believe comprehensive care comes from a direct one-on-one relationship between the orthodontist and the patient. That is why we do not use therapists and all treatment will be provided by Dr. Paul Hanks. Questions to ask: • Will your treatment be provided by an orthodontist or a therapist? • What’s the scope of the treatment? • What exactly needs to be done? • What are my options? • What will the consequences be if I don’t do this treatment now? Timing • How frequent are the visits? • How long will the treatment take?

Lingual braces e.g. Incognito™ are the same as traditional metal braces, except that the brackets and wires are placed on the inside of teeth. Experience • How long has the orthodontist been in practice? Finance • How much will this cost? • Does the quote include all costs from beginning to end? • Are there additional fees during the treatment? • What follow-up care, such as retainers, is included after the braces? Hanks Orthodontics www.hanksorthodontics.com.au P: 03 9787 3849

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Michelle Jane Hair has welcomed new senior stylist, Cassey, and she and Michelle now look forward to bringing sensational summer styling to all their existing clients and the new ones too. She stocks an extensive range of Matrix retail products and it is this brand that the pair use, and have used, for many years – colouring and highlighting the heads of clients, both ladies and gents, who continue to be thrilled at the finished result. Michelle and Cassey are colour specialists and with the fast approaching festive season, they are now taking bookings for glamorous updo’s too. For Christmas, Michelle Jane Hair is THE place to get some great Christmas gift ideas. They have taken delivery of festive packs, starting from $19.95, and gift vouchers are available to buy. The salon is also stocking the limited edition ghd v Rose Gold hair straighteners, retailing at $270 and available while stocks last at Michelle Jane Hair, Shop 2/143 Pt Nepean, Dromana. Call 5981 4331.

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launch of new clothing label A little bit city, a little bit country, a whole lot more - this is what the Urban Cowgirl is all about. Urban Cowgirl is the fantastic new clothing line from Mornington-based Off the Kuff designs, directed by Melanie Robinson. The urban cowgirl combines relaxed country comfort with urban chic. It features a range of funky shirts, tees, jeans, jackets, jeggings, dresses and bags. Check out the ‘Six Shooter T’ for an effortlessly cool casual look or the divine feather poncho to throw on when heading out on a summer evening. The gorgeous bags are all one-off originals made from recycled leather jackets, with prices starting from $85. Urban Cowgirl has been 12 months in the making and is a change of pace for Mel, whose company also has the established Carla Spring label, which features a range of comfortable and stylish shirts for every woman. Mel first got the idea for the new label after getting dressed one day and staring at herself in the mirror. She took in her boots, jeans and check shirt. I’m such a cowgirl, she thought. But, at the same time, I’m so city. ‘I’m an urban cowgirl.’ And voila, an exciting new brand was born!

The champagne was flowing at Urban Cowgirl’s recent launch party, with over 100 guests and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Bev Colomb turning out to show their support for this new Aussie label, which helps support local jobs. The launch also attracted major sponsors in Tempus Two wines, Somersby cider and Cricketers Arms lager. Mel says the urban cowgirl is a confident and outdoorsy woman who takes charge of her own destiny. Her style is casual and effortless and she evokes the simple pleasures of sharing time with family and friends in the natural beauty of Australia. Urban Cowgirl is sold online, with free shipping for orders over $100, or (if you’re the type who wants to try before you buy) direct from the Latham Street factory. Call 5976 4928 to schedule an appointment. There will be sensational new styles for sale on the website each month and a great range of denim and shoes and boots are also coming soon. Mel is even writing a blog to keep everyone updated on the latest Urban Cowgirl news. There is a little bit of ‘urban cowgirl’ in all of us. Take a walk in her boots and enjoy the journey. Urban Cowgirl Clothing A: 2/3 Latham St, Mornington P: 5976 4928 W: www.urbancowgirl.com.au

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THE ENGAGEMENT RING OF MY DREAMS THAI MASSAGE AND HERBAL THERAPY THE ANCIENT KEY TO GOOD HEALTH . . .Or So I Thought! By Kate Jenkin I never knew what the engagement ring of my dreams looked like until I met it at Diamond Coco. I had long held the idea that I wanted a princess cut diamond because everyone else in my family had round diamonds and I wanted to be different. I had even considered the idea of not using a diamond at all but a gemstone of some sort. I guess like many brides-to-be I wanted to do things my way and that meant choosing a ring that was unique to me and different to everyone else. Secretly, I wanted my engagement ring to be the envy of others. Bigger, better and in true bridezilla form - more expensive. In helping me choose the engagement ring of my dreams I did what most of my girlfriends did. I loaded myself up with clippings from various magazines. Some were advertisements from high-end retailers, others were tabloid shots from various Hollywood stars. I then narrowed my selection down to two designs, both of which were overloaded with smaller diamonds to ensure my ring had

maximum visual impact. In other words, lots of bling! Everything changed when I met Anthony at Diamond Coco. In a good sort of way, he didn’t care what it was that I thought I wanted. He was more interested in finding a ring that I actually wanted but just didn’t know it yet. It turns out he was right. Anthony gave me clarity in the form of expert advice. He showed me some designs that were similar to what I thought I wanted and then blindsided me with a design so effortlessly beautiful it was a game changer! So what did my dream engagement ring turn out to be? Well it must be said that it was the very ring that I swore I would never wear. A simple solitaire with a breathtakingly beautiful round diamond. Simple, elegant, timeless and... deep breath.... cheaper too. Diamond Coco is a diamond wholesaler located at Suite 6, 38A Main Street Mornington. Anthony is available for appointment by calling 1300 230 430.

Suriya Lotus Spa, the Peninsula’s leading luxury Thai day spa is renowned for its traditional Thai massage in an authentic Thai atmosphere that transports the patient to new levels of wellbeing and inner peace. Most people only think ‘massage’ when it comes to their idea of Thai therapy for health and relaxation. There are, however, many more sublime authentic Thai treatments on offer at the Suriya Lotus Spa that will help you achieve the good health in body and spirit that you deserve. Massage is extremely effective in relieving accumulated physical pain and subsequently unblocking negative energy patterns that have become habitual in both body and mind. The result is an uninhibited energy flow throughout the body bringing mental positivity and strength. For some of us this is enough of an uplift to change our lifestyle and surroundings for the better. Unfortunately, not everyone can do this and they return to the same routines as before, creating the same pain as before and look to massage as a way of managing the pain. The result of these painful blockages is toxicity

and the toxicity causes more energy to be blocked and more illness. Although massage releases the toxicity so it can be passed from the body, our facial, body muscles and organs still retain levels that need different treatments to trigger their release. The treatments most effective and highly recommended are the Thai Organic Herbal Body Scrubs and facials, hot herbal compresses, hot-stone therapy. The scrubs and facials are derived from all natural products. They have a powerful detoxification effect but will not harm the skin, as well as rejuvenating skin cells and soft muscle tissue. We know if our kidneys are not working properly then our bodies cannot eliminate toxins and we become sick. What we fail to understand is our skin is our second kidney, so if we don’t give it the treatment it needs it becomes clogged and cannot expel toxins adequately. So next time you feel like a massage combine it with a Thai Facial and an Organic Body Scrub. You will not only feel and look rejuvenated with less wrinkles, it will slow down the ageing process all in a time-proven, natural way.

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Are Your Hormones Making You Is your diet being sabotaged by undetected hormone imbalance? Did you know that having an underactive thyroid contributes to 40 per cent of people not being able to lose the fat? In some cases you can have an underactive thyroid even when your standard thyroid blood tests are normal. Imagine waking up each morning and bouncing out of bed after a great night sleep, happy and energised for the day. As you pass the mirror, you admire your body. People ask, ‘What is your secret?’ If you don’t feel this way, you may have a hormonal imbalance. WHAT DOES YOUR THYROID DO FOR YOU? The thyroid gland controls your body’s ability to burn calories, produce energy, have mental clarity and perform at your best. When it is under-functioning, no matter how many calories you cut or extra exercise you do, it is impossible to shed those extra kilos.

STANDARD BLOOD TESTING Blood test (TSH) may not tell the whole story. Detecting how much thyroid hormone is in your bloodstream does not identify what is working in your tissues. So, if you do have a problem it may not be picked up by your doctor. NEW TESTING AVAILABLE American thyroid specialists Dr Konrad Kail and Dr Daryl Turner have developed a quick, non-invasive medical thyroid screening test, which has been used by integrative US doctors for the past eight years to accurately diagnose and treat thyroid issues. Once the thyroid is balanced with nutrients and medication you can easily lose weight, increase your energy and feel happier in yourself. So if you suspect your thyroid isn’t working quite right come visit for a FREE test. You deserve to feel fantastic every day! Get your FREE Top 10 Secrets to Healing Your Thyroid at www.feelinggreatnaturopath.com.au NOW. To book a FREE thyroid screen call Julie on 0438 593 523 or email julie@feelinggreatnaturopath.com.au.

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Aries

Money is a key factor in decision that you make this month. The conclusions that you come to are likely to have longterm consequences, so it is time to think before you act. Responsibilities may increase. It is also time to reap the rewards or costs of past actions.

Taurus

December sees you reap the rewards or costs of last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship decisions. All is not clear at the moment and so it is best to wait and observe. Hopefully you have acted with integrity and you are about to experience renewal in all things shared â&#x20AC;&#x201C; love, money and experiences.

Gemini

The twins of the Zodiac are usually in two minds about many things but this month requires you to be single minded when it comes to business and personal unions. It is a make or break month for your primary associations. You are no longer vacillating. Commitment is the key.

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Cancer

Success often lies in the details. This month sees you dream big but also pay attention to the small tasks that need to be completed in order to make your dreams a reality. Overseas connections, spiritual insights and publishing ideas may be part of your daily life right now.

Leo

Fun and creativity are the themes for December. If you are a person who likes to celebrate Christmas then this is likely to be a joyous occasion. Whatever your beliefs December sees you enjoying life and flourishing in your full Leonine glory. Play, create and live life to the fullest. Your joy is contagious.

Virgo

This month sees you reflect on matters close to home. Family matters are highlighted. Even if you are a loner you are likely to be considering your housing options. Travel may be in the stars, but only if you are seriously planning to live in a foreign land. It is time to pin the foundations.

Libra

Correspondence is a key theme in December. Your connections with others are highlighted. As a result you may text, talk or write more this month. You may also plan or take off on a short journey. Your siblings, if you have any, are also likely to feature prominently during this period.

Scorpio

Your personal finances and your sense of self-worth are highlighted for most of December. This is an ideal time to reassess both

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Sagittarius

December is a month for some serious selfreassessment. You are usually an exuberant person, but this month sees the serious planet Saturn move into your Zodiac Sign heralding a more solemn period. Your selfconfidence is tested. It is time to believe in yourself and your true purpose.

Capricorn

Something in your life is proving a puzzle this month. It is time to withdraw and solve this puzzle. This may be a work project that requires you to sacrifice some social activities, or it could be something that has been playing on your mind. Contemplation during December reaps results.

Aquarius

Your social calendar is full this month. The planets align in friendly Zodiac Signs and you are ready to celebrate. Your only challenge may be how to juggle all of your commitments. The answer is relatively simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; choose those which appeal the most.

Pisces

Your professional life is the focus during December. Others may be ready to party but you are enjoying the satisfaction of furthering your career goals. With any luck you are able to satisfy both, however, when faced with a choice you are happy to enjoy your public duties.

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Give the gift of beauty this Christmas HBT Beauty Therapy, the leaders in health and beauty in Mornington, just keep expanding their repertoire. Not only did they already have the most talented and trusted team of beauty treatment experts in town, they now also have a full-time Napoleon Perdis makeup artist in-store! Georgia Anderson, a qualified makeup artist who previously worked for Napoleon Perdis in Frankston, is now offering her services exclusively to HBT clients.

Given that HBT is the only business in Mornington that stocks the exclusive Napoleon Perdis cosmetics range, Georgia’s arrival is a huge asset to the company and the local community. Georgia can create flawlessly natural makeup looks for any occasion, so come in and let her enhance your features. She is also available for one-hour makeup lessons and her friendly and welcoming demeanor means you will never feel uncomfortable, regardless of how little you might know. Being an expert in her field, Georgia can show anyone basic to complex makeup techniques and can even educate teenagers starting out the art of subtle makeup application. A gift voucher for her services would go a long way this Christmas. HBT also has a variety of great value Napoleon Perdis Christmas gift packs on offer. There are incredible discounts on a range of coveted items, including the Greatest Hits Brush Collection for just $75 (valued at $150), the All Nighter Eye Collection for $85 (value $164), or the Megamix Lip Gloss Collection (value $120) for just $55. But you’d better get in quick, these amazing value packs won’t last long! HBT Beauty Therapy A: 4/59 Barkly Street, Mornington P: 5977 1212 W: www.hbtbeautytherapy.com.au

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hair begins when it’s free from stress, so it is vital to reduce the chemical overload. At Mr Fox, the satisfaction of the client is the number one priority and the team always strives to provide a relaxing ambience and truly memorable experience. They want to create an experience that will keep you coming back for more, a salon where you will walk away feeling foxy and wanting to go out into the world and show yourself off! Mr Fox A: Shop 5, 59-63 Walara Dve, Mt Martha P: 5974 2161 www.mrfoxhairbeautyretail.com

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hroughout my younger years of secondary school, I had always looked up to the school captains and admired them for their confidence, and the ways through which they were proud to be a part of Dromana College. Little did I think that I would be standing in the same position several years later. I have found my experiences as being one of the four school captains of Dromana College, not only challenging, but overall, personally rewarding. One of the highlights for me this year has been

having the privilege of giving an Anzac Day speech at the Dromana Morning Service. It was an honour to represent our thousand-strong school in a way that evidenced the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong relationship with the local community. As I spoke and looked out at the many hundreds of local people attending the service, I came to realise that we, as a College, are an integral part of this community, and I found this a very moving experience. Being one of the School Captains of Dromana College has provided

me with many opportunities, for which I have felt very honoured to be a part of. There have been many experiences and opportunities this year that have allowed me to grow and learn not only as an individual, but as a leader as well. There have been challenging moments with the many meetings and planning days, but looking back at specific moments like the Anzac Day ceremony, makes me overwhelmingly proud to have had this opportunity - one that I will take with me for the rest of my life! Morgan Bain | Year 12

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I was recently invited to Parliament House in Melbourne for the official announcement of the names of the eighty Victorian secondary school students who were chosen to represent Victoria at the 2015 Anzac Centenary Dawn Service at Gallipoli. I received the very exciting news that I had been chosen, along with 79 other students, to represent Victoria and that I would be one of the 400 students representing Australia. This is not only a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it has given me the chance to relive my dream of standing on the same beach that my grandfather fought on 100 years before me. The journey is a nine day tour, which commences in Istanbul, and will include visiting the Topkapi Palace Museum, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, the amazing underground Yerebatan Cistern and the Hagia Sophia, as well as taking a cruise down the Bosphorus River and visiting numerous battlefields, cemeteries and memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula. To cap off the tour, we will attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove where almost 10,000 young Australians lost their lives in the Anzac Landings; one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest war failures. I feel really lucky and privileged to be representing Australia next year and keeping the Anzac Spirit alive.

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Frock on! Fashion Expo showcases talented teens From the creative, to the cutting edge, to the downright quirky, budding designers proved they were a force to be reckoned with at the seventh annual Peninsula Teenage Fashion & Art Exhibition. Keep your eyes peeled, because you are sure to see the designs of these talented teens on the catwalks of the future. The event, held at Dromana Secondary College in October, attracted close to 300 spectators and involved students from across the region. There were many creative entries in the fashion show, which was open to any local high school students, and judged across three categories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; casual, special occasion and fantasy. There was a dress made entirely out of tissue paper, a sundress fashioned from a bed sheet, and a blouse that

came from tablecloths and pillowcases. The winner of the casual category was Bridie Wilkinson, Year 9, from Mornington Secondary College for her playful blue jumpsuit. The special occasion category was awarded to Morgan Cooper, a Year 11 student at Toorak College, for her white satin dress with sheer bodice, while Kritikon Khamsawat, Year 10, from Mornington, won the first place for fantasy with his impressive pink chiffon gown. They each won a sewing machine, plus a one-week scholarship to the White House Institute of Design valued at $500. Event organisers thanked major sponsors, the White House Institute of Design and the Bendigo Bank, for their support, along with Deb Williams of Deb Geoff Photography.

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Kelly Ogden - MurphyMadeJewellery Seven months after our son Noah was born, I decided I wanted to return to work. Having worked in fashion and sales for over ten years, I thought it time to take on a new venture. I’ve always been creatively minded and loved my jewellery, and I felt there was a gap in the market when it came to pieces that were bold and sophisticated, while still being everyday wearable - which is especially important around baby hands! And thus, MurphyMadeJewellery was born. Fresh colours and subtlety are incorporated into all my designs, while still making a

statement. I keep all demographics in mind and like to think that anyone can find a piece of jewellery they love at MMJ. My baby boy is the greatest gift I could ever ask for and I love working from home, which enables me to spend as much time as possible with him. That’s not to say it isn’t difficult juggling motherhood and professional life at times! You definitely need to be a multi-tasker. There are a lot of late nights and coffee! I also have an amazing support network of friends and family, who are always encouraging me with my endeavours, especially my husband who is my rock.

MurphyMadeJewellery is always growing and developing. I am constantly working on new designs and adding fresh dimensions to my business. At the moment I am working on a new line of clutches and have just begun wholesaling to other businesses. You can find all of my handmade items on my website at www.murphymadejewellery.com.au and follow me on Instagram @murphymadejewellery! Kelly Ogden MurphyMadeJewellery

PERMANENT MAKE-UP - AN EVOLUTION After entering the beauty world in 1994, I now have extensive aesthetics and cosmetic beauty industry experience. The Permanent Makeup Clinic evolved when I was working my clinics from Mt Martha and Mornington and noticed the Mornington Peninsula was missing a specialist in this skill. A passion for permanent makeup was immediate, and a natural extension to my existing beauty portfolio. Being a mother of two and wife to my husband Paul (owner of local business Aqua Pool Cleaning) are the most rewarding and fulfilling roles I have ever had. Juggling kids and my business is challenging but I absolutely love what I do and we all just seem to work in with each other. My passion for what I do is driven by my one-year-old,

Ivy-Rose, and my 14-year-old, Jade, wanting them to realise that having a goal or a dream can become reality. The satisfaction I get from watching my clients’ reactions when they see the stunning healed results that permanent make up can give is a fantastic feeling. From eyebrow makeovers, to precise eyeliner and lip liner that corrects uneven or diminished shaped lips. The time saved on applying eyebrows, lip and eyeliner over a year can save you at least 50 hours of application (approx - based on eight minutes per day) now that’s a bonus, not to mention the money you save on conventional cosmetics. LORNA HULME P: 0409 838 551 thepermanentmakeupclinic.com.au http:/Instagram.com/thepermanentmakeupclinic http:/Facebook.com/permanentmakeuplornahulme

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recruitment services ranging from temporary and permanent support roles through to global executive search and selection. I work from home on the peninsula for much of my week, which allows me to deliver high quality staff for roles throughout the peninsula and the southeast region of Melbourne. My consulting role is all about developing creative solutions to ensure my business partners achieve and exceed their HR objectives, and my candidates achieve and exceed their career goals. Working for an industry leader who has the vision to move to an agile workplace means I can have a fantastic work-life balance.

I manage my time so that I can be involved in my children’s lives when they need me and I can focus on my clients and candidates when they need me. It is with this flexibility that I am able to achieve the level of excellence I strive for in all areas of my life. If you are looking for the best people to deliver a competitive advantage in your business, or for the next great adventure in your career, please feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion. Liz Fleming Slade Group P: 0419 375 584 E: efleming@sladegroup.com.au

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A Taste of Italy in Mornington Stepping into Onde Fine Food Café is like being whisked away to a beautiful Italian trattoria. Tucked away on Barrett Lane, at the back of Main Street, this hidden gem boasts not only a great range of delicious foods, but also an exciting selection of European gifts and goodies. Owners Annette and Gerry are warm and welcoming and it is important to them that people who arrive as strangers leave as friends. Their staff – ‘the Onde family’ - are a friendly and dedicated bunch, aiming to provide you with a truly unique experience along with the very best in customer service. Onde has won a selection of awards for excellence since it first opened in 2007. The food is made fresh and onsite, and if you are having difficulty choosing from the menu, Annette and Gerry are there to lend a helping hand. Try the signature Tuscan lasagna or the Venetian mushroom and goat cheese with

Annette’s special marinated Portobello mushrooms. For something light, you can’t go past the date scones paired with Italian hot chocolate – yum! People with special dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free customers, are also well catered for here. And with Christmas right around the corner, why not head to Onde to check out their range of unique and thoughtful gift products. Annette and Gerry are pleased to announce that they now stock a range of Italy’s famous L’Erbolario cosmetics. L’Erbolario is a leader in the European beauty scene, with its natural range of skin and haircare products, soaps, fragrances and bio-ecocosmetics. At Onde, you will also find a selection of jams, chutneys, olives, Italian pastas, antipasto ingredients, giftware, cookbooks, jewellery, leather goods and much more. The business is renowned for its homemade oils and vinegars, which you can either buy pre-packaged (a great gift idea for ‘foodie’

friends) or help yourself to the balsamic vinegar of modena, premium virgin olive oil or white balsamic condiment available on tap, which is an experience in itself. The restaurant is licensed and the rear courtyard - a pleasant hideaway - is available to hire for small functions of up to 10 people (think staff Christmas party) or for larger events, the air-conditioned front section can

comfortably seat 32. Onde is open seven days a week throughout December and is surrounded by plenty of parking spaces, making it a convenient onestop shop this holiday season. Onde Fine Food Café 1 Barrett Lane, Mornington P: 5976 1224 www.onde.com.au

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If you haven’t already, then it’s ‘About Thyme’ you started thinking about organising those fast approaching Christmas catch-ups and festive frivolities. About Thyme restaurant at 10 Blake Street, Mornington, is run by Katrina and Scott Devery who offer a welcoming retreat for family, friends and business colleagues to socialise together before the big day. New additions to the menu and the festive table this Yuletide is Saffron-scented Seafood Risotto and Crispy Skinned Salmon – the only problem you will have is choosing which delicious dish to go for. And that’s after perusing all the other European influenced tasty treats on offer.

And after all the shenanigans are over, what better way to relax than to go along for a Boxing Day Breakfast – sit back and reminisce while Scott conjures you up a breakfast like no other. You’ve worked hard with all that planning and cooking, you deserve it. About Thyme has already started taking Christmas bookings and to be guaranteed a spot at this gem of a café/restaurant, call early to book in. Fully licensed with BYO wine on Sunday nights, About Thyme is open for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday 9am-4pm and Thursday to Sunday 6pm-late. The number to call is 5973 6362.

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The Marina Restaurant and Lounge Bar is gearing up for a sensational New Year’s Eve party, so get your tickets now and your dancing shoes ready! The cost of the event is $80 per person, which includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, delicious three-course dinner and a night of live musical entertainment. The party will have a smart casual dress code and guests are invited to arrive from 7.30pm for an 8.30pm start, so head along and help ring in the New Year in style. Situated at the picturesque boat harbour at Western Port Marina, the Marina Restaurant and Lounge Bar is the also perfect setting for your Christmas and holiday functions, whether they be corporate or social. Hire out the sophisticated Lady Nelson Room for work Christmas parties, conferences, weddings or birthdays of up to 130 people for a sit-down occasion, or 250 for a more casual affair. The room comes complete with full audiovisual equipment, including a projector and large screen, microphone and sound system. Let owners Christine and Ian Pontin and their staff take care of everything for you - after all, it’s the holiday season! Make a booking for 10 or more people and executive chef Ian, head chef George Agius and their talented team will whip up a special festive menu of mouth-watering roast turkey, pork and ham with baked vegetables and tasty Christmas pudding for dessert. The restaurant itself is open daily for lunch and dinner and boasts an extensive menu featuring fresh seafood, scrumptious steaks and locally-sourced ingredients, along with a number of gluten-free dishes. Also on offer at this iconic waterside establishment is an exciting new summer tapas menu. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard, sip a glass of vino and while away the hours as you indulge in a selection of mouth-watering delicacies. It’s a great way to spend a relaxing Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The Marina Restaurant and Lounge Bar is open seven days a week, but will be closed on Christmas Day. Marina Restaurant and Lounge Bar 21 Skinner St Hastings P: 5979 3699 www.marinarestaurant.com.au

Huge calendar of summer events at Portsea Hotel

With top-notch entertainment, superb dining, and a beer garden with arguably the best views on the peninsula, it’s no wonder people keep returning to Portsea Hotel. And with a whole host of events happening at Portsea Hotel this summer, you will never be left wondering how to spend those lazy sun-soaked days and beautiful balmy evenings. ‘Twas the night before The Night Before Christmas… Head along later this month for the iconic hotel’s famous ‘Eve Eve’ event. This is the annual dance party that will get you pumping on the night before Christmas Eve, (December 23) and always proves to be a hugely popular occasion. DJs this year include the likes of Robyn Gold, Parkvue, Code Luke, Rhys Riley vs Zac Masters, Benny Watt, Zach Byrns, Rasty French, Sophie Welbourne and more! Make sure you rest up well before taking on the New Year’s Eve Cancun Beach Party. With a live Mariachi band, a massive lineup of DJs and free cocktail on arrival, this Mexican-themed extravaganza is set to be the hotel’s biggest and best NYE yet! Tickets can be purchased direct

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from the venue for $65, but get in quick because they really are selling fast! See the Portsea Hotel’s Facebook page for more details. January is also chock-full of superb summer events at Portsea Hotel, with Sunday sessions in the beer garden, the upcoming Portsea Beach Club party and Australia Day celebrations all set to make your summer one to remember. Throughout the month, staff from popular gastro pub Lamaro’s in South Melbourne are back by popular demand, bringing their inner-city hospitality to the sea. Open for lunch and dinner, Lamaro’s on the Deck will run from January 2-18, allowing punters to enjoy Lamaro’s famous cuisine while also feasting on Portsea Hotel’s spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay from the top floor. Don’t forget ‘Good Life Sundays’ on January 4, 11, and 18, with the best international and local DJs playing outdoors in the fabulous beer garden. As if this wasn’t reason enough to show up, we think the $5 Coronas, all day BBQ and Spanish paella might just be able to tempt you.

Head to the hotel for a fun, frocked-up evening on January 10 for the Portsea Polo - the southern peninsula’s event

of the year that brings glitz, glamour, celebrities and, of course, polo to town. Feeling patriotic and looking forward to Australia Day weekend? So are we, with both the Portsea Hotel Beach Club Party, on January 25, featuring Peking Duk and a host of homegrown musical acts and the Australia Day Triple J Hottest 100 countdown in the beer garden on January 26. Tickets to the beach party are available through Portsea Beach Club at www.portseabeachclub.com

The Portsea Hotel is one peninsula hotspot that offers something for everyone – whether it be spectacular seaside dining, a place to stop for a relaxing beverage following a stroll or bike ride through Point Nepean National Park, a peaceful place to stay overnight or a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. Don’t miss out on being seen at Portsea Hotel this summer – it’s definitely the place to be! Portsea Hotel 3746 Point Nepean Road, Portsea P: 5984 2213 www.portseahotel.com.au

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Japanese-inspired dressing from yumm kinsei is the new Japanese-inspired taste from the kitchen of Melbourne’s yumm tastes. Gluten free and containing an all-natural blend of shitake, tamari, ginger and sesame – the dressing and marinade recently won a silver medal at the prestigious 2014 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. Tarryn Zail-Wise, founder of yumm tastes was delighted – in fact, this is the 18th award her handmade dressings company has received for her growing range of natural dressings and marinades. As a mother of four, Tarryn knows first-hand the ongoing challenge of creating interesting and healthy family meals.

“It is with this in mind that I created yumm tastes - to make mealtimes and entertaining easy, healthy and deliciously gourmet,” she explains. “And it’s perfect for this time of year when the stress of entertaining can become overwhelming.” The popularity of the yumm tastes range has grown as Australians discover their unique flavours, explore their many uses and recommend them to friends. You can find yumm tastes at a number of outlets across the peninsula, and at local markets. For more information on the yumm tastes range, outlets and recipes go to www.yummtastes.com.au

BEST BITES: AWARD WINNERS 2014 Hummingbird Eco Retreat has won the Restaurant of the Year award in the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2014 Best Bites Awards, for its excellence in nutrition and healthy eating, tobacco and liquor compliance, waste and recycling, energy and water efficiency and access for all. Milkbar & Co in Mt Martha won the Café of the Year, with other category award winners being: Bed & Breakfast: Harmony Bed & Breakfast, Fingal Child Care/School Canteen: Balnarring Early Learning Centre Supermarket: Ritchies IGA, Mt Eliza Take Away: Yo My Goodness, Mornington

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Innovation – Portsea Hotel, Portsea, and La Casa Nostra Deli, Rosebud (joint winners) Finalists in each of these categories were judged by an independent panel to determine the award winners. The Best Bites Awards are a shire program that recognises the most outstanding local food businesses in the areas of food safety, healthy eating, sustainability and access for all. The award winners were presented with their awards by Shire Mayor Bev Colomb during the Community Council Meeting on November 24 at the Mt Eliza Community Centre. Cr Colomb said all winners and nominees were truly deserving of

recognition. “The Best Bites winners set great examples within the local food industry by ensuring that our community has access to safe and healthy food options that are available from businesses that use environmentally-sustainable food practices, in premises that are safe and accessible.” The 2014 Best Bites Food Guide which lists the local food businesses that have received Best Bites certification - was launched at the meeting and is now available free to the community from Peninsula Shire customer service centres and local food businesses and online at www. mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Are you lactose or fructose intolerant and having trouble sourcing suitable foods? Do you want to find a range of tasty gluten-free foods in the one place, along with friendly and helpful staff available to answer your questions? Then look no further than Mornington’s first gluten free coffee shop and retail store, LivWell Gluten Free. Located within the Mornington Endoscopy Day Hospital on Main Street, LivWell Gluten Free provides quality food products that have all been hand-selected by the centre’s gastroenterologists. The team at Mornington Endoscopy have over 10 years experience in diagnosing, working with and providing advice to people with food intolerances, and therefore understand exactly what their clients are looking for (but often cannot find!) when it comes to grocery shopping. The staff at LivWell Gluten Free know that while eating a wheat-free diet can be a challenge, they believe it shouldn’t have to be a bore, so they aim to always stock a range of great tasting foods. The extensive gluten free and fructose free range includes a selection of sauces, cookies and cakes, baking products,

beverages, snacks, cereals, soups, pasta and dairy products, but at prices that won’t break the bank. To save you time, everything on the shelf is labelled by colour to suit your specific dietary requirements, so there is no need to pore over the ingredients section on the back of the pack. The building has free underground parking, so you can easily stop by to peruse the range, and why not also treat yourself to an organic takeaway coffee with regular, soy or almond milk while you are there? LivWell Gluten Free is located at Level 1/350 Main Street, Mornington and is open from 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday.

Family friendly in every way When it comes to fantastic familyfriendly dining, the Mornington on Tanti Hotel has got all your bases covered. Not only do they have a range of great deals on their quality menu items, they also now also have FREE kids entertainment in the bistro on Saturday nights. From 6pm, there will be face painting, magic shows and other high energy acts sure to keep the tots entertained so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a range of fabulous food and beverages. Kids also eat FREE on Tuesday nights, so grab the family and head along for a quality dining experience that won’t break the budget. Offer is available with the purchase of any main meal and is for

children under 12 only. As if that wasn’t reason enough to head to ‘The Tanti’ this season, kids will love the recently revamped playground, which is a huge drawcard for parents seeking to keep those littlies who won’t sit still amused. But why should the kids get all the spoils? There is also a range of fantastic specials for adults too, like the $12 weekday meal deals in the newly refurbished sports bar. And with steaks, parmas, curries and burgers on the daily menu, this is something to suit all tastes. Tired of the Main Street crowds on weekends? Why not head to the Mornington on Tanti Hotel for a yummy

breakfast from 8am on Saturday or Sunday. For as little as $7, you can munch on muesli or toast, or tackle those nasty hangovers with a belly-filling big breakfast for $18. Take the hassle out of your Christmas lunch by booking a table at Mornington on Tanti Hotel and get a generous four course set menu for just $79 for adults and $25 for kids. Who knows, you might even get a visit from Santa… Mornington on Tanti Hotel A: 917 Nepean Hwy, Mornington P: 5975 2015 www.morningtonontanti.com.au

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seafood-heavy menu casts a wide net, geographically speaking, “The . . . but the common thread is the great quality. ” Age Good Food Guide

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RUSTIC CHARM, GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY SERVICE Join us at the famous Pig & Whistle Restaurant & Tavern and soak up the welcoming atmosphere. From a hearty meal with family and friends to enjoying our beer garden with it’s panoramic outlook to Port Philip Bay, the Pig & Whistle offers casual dining at it’s best with an extensive selection of local and imported ales and wine.

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Baha Taqueria Mexican street food comes to Rye Rye’s popular taco and music joint, Baha, has opened its new taqueria to cater for all the street food lovers of the world. Get set to enjoy tasty Mexican food that will excite your taste buds, but without too much spice. “We’ll leave the chilli option to our customers by offering various chilli salsas - with mild to wild heat factor - that they can top their tacos and burritos with. “Keeping it real like they do in ‘Mehico’ where it’s all about your chilli condiments at streetside vendors,” says Nath O’Brien, co-owner of Baha. Punters can expect all the big sellers at Baha being available in the taqueria with the

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Treats freshly baked 100% Fresh cream Birthday cakes Fresh Coffee Home of the famous famous chimichanga (a deep fried burrito and also the best beer drinking food of all time!) tacos, burritos and homemade churros (Spanish doughnuts), plus some exciting new additions. “We want to provide some healthy alternatives to take away food on the peninsula that fills a niche, is hip, fun and affordable - all the things Baha itself has provided Rye over the years,” Nath says.

LATE NIGHT TAKE-AWAY OPTION “With a late-night food option we think Baha Taqueria will be a rockin’ spot for locals yearround and for the mega tourist crowd over summer.” The team at Baha has also welcomed new chef Adrian Becerril Garcia, who has had an extensive international career, having

worked in the Canary Islands, Czech Republic, Dubai and in his home town of Mexico City. Born and raised in Mexico City, Adrian knew he wanted to be a chef from a young age after his father told him chefs were ‘wise and deeply cultured souls who know not only about food, but about wine, art, music and travel’. Adrian, who specialises in Mexican and Spanish cuisine, says his goal is to always provide customers with a fantastic, innovative and deeply delicious culinary experience. Baha 2201-2209 Point Nepean Rd, Rye P: 5985 2077 W: bahatacos.com.au

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Head to the Esplanade You can count on fine dining “The king was in his counting house, counting out his money…” And so, from this famous line from the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence, and the fact the building was a bank once upon a time, came the name for one of Mornington’s best-loved restaurants, Counting House. Situated on the Esplanade and overlooking the new and improved Mornington Park, Counting House offers an unmatched outdoor dining experience with the popular new grazing menu available everyday through summer. With plates starting from $10 it is great value, with choices such as the impressive prawn and pork belly stuffed calamari or the mouthwatering wagyu beef sliders. After lunch, embark on a pleasant stroll from Mornington Park to the iconic pier, or do

the spectacular cliff top walk all the way to Mt Martha. But remember, the real show is dinner at Counting House in the gorgeous bespoke dining rooms, which combine an elegantly rustic look with coastal luxe charm. Not only is the décor lovely and inviting, it also has a story. The chairs are made from recycled materials, such as old wine barrels, and the feature bar is an original teller desk from the ANZ on Melbourne’s Collins Street. The old bank vault has been converted into a wine cellar, housing the best vintages from Australia, France and Spain. For a truly sensational dining experience with all the trimmings, you can’t go past Counting House. A: 787 Esplanade Mornington P: 5975 2055

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Harba Oyster Bar & Grill is celebrating its last ever New Year’s Eve before the business closes in February, so get in quick and grab your tickets to this special, endof-an-era event! Celebrate the end of 2014 with DJs, dancing and delicious finger food for just $45 a head. Tickets are selling fast. To celebrate the start of summer, Harba has also brought back a number of your favourite menu items, including the 18-hour slow-cooked lamb - the restaurant’s most popular dish – which now comes with a rich, homemade tomato chutney and tasty sweet potato crisps. There are also tempting new creations thanks to head chef Justin Tee, such as the fabulous beetroot & vodka cured trout with citrus and pomegranate salad or the grilled calamari with chorizo & tendril salad-light, fresh & tasty options to match the season.

Harba’s live music Tuesdays are still going strong, attracting a steady young crowd from 6pm each week to enjoy the sounds of talented up-and-coming musos. Or head along on a Wednesday for steak night and get quality cuts of beef for the discounted prices of just $20 for a porterhouse and $25 for an eye fillet. Look no further for a chilled out Sunday session venue, with the Rock Dogs and Sarah Gardner preforming live throughout the month, and more exciting musical acts to be announced. Harba will be closed on Christmas Day but open every other day throughout December and January. Book now for your December functions, as spaces are limited. Harba Oyster Bar & Grill A: 786 The Esplanade, Mornington P: 5975 1183 W: www.harba.com.au Facebook: Harba Oyster Bar & Grill

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When it comes to eating, drinking and dancing: Get off Main Street and get on the Esplanade Great views, great food, great entertaining - 4 great venues with access to the parks and the beaches

Wine, dine and… sleep? Kirks on the Esplanade is the pinnacle waterfront venue on the Mornington Peninsula, the perfect location for summertime holidays. Offering breathtaking views of Port Phillip Bay, the hotel showcases a blend of old world charm with contemporary style. With floor-to-ceiling windows and an elegant dining setting, guests are encouraged to arrive before dark and enjoy a fabulous view of the sunset. The restaurant/bistro offers a wide variety of cuisine including fresh seafood, aged grain-fed steaks, woodfired pizza, pastas and risotto. There is a broad seniors and children’s menu, as well as many other

dishes - both modern and traditional. Kirks has an upstairs function room for hire with breathtaking panoramic views overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Offering cocktail functions for 50-100 people or sit-down functions for 30-80 people, the function room is great for birthdays, weddings, work breakups and Christmas parties. Enjoy everything Kirks has to offer with an extensive wine list available, complete with open fires, beer garden and a sun deck to enjoy the summer sun. A truly unforgettable experience that will have you coming back for more. Kirks on the Esplanade 774 Esplanade, Mornington P: 5975 2007

That’s right. For accommodation overlooking Port Phillip bay in the heart of Mornington, The Royal Hotel offers spectacular accommodation in addition to its sensational food and beverage options. Boasting breathtaking bay views, this is truly boutique accommodation at its best! The deluxe room includes plush ensuite bathroom with claw foot bath, double shower and double vanity. The rooms open onto a private balcony where guests can be wined and dined or left in peace to soak up the seaside surrounds. Generous room sizes ensure a comfortable stay and a complimentary continental breakfast delivered daily is sure to impress. The standard premium rooms are equally

impressive. Guests have private balcony and cosy room sizes, each with ensuite bathroom. Discounts are available when you stay two or more nights. So whether you are looking for a summer escape or weekend getaway, ensure The Royal Hotel is your next port of call. Only a few minutes’ stroll to Main Street, Schnapper Point, Mornington Park and an array of great dining to choose from on the Esplanade! To see more on The Royal Hotel Mornington, tune in to Channel 9’s ‘Postcards’ on December 21, 2014. The Royal Hotel A: 770 Esplanade, Mornington P: 5975 8555

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BELLA ‘BEL SORRISO’

It has been about 15 years since a Frankston restaurant has been reviewed in The Age Good Food Guide but Bel Sorriso have turned that right around for the 2015 edition. Mario and Stephanie Tavian are the owners of this unique Italian restaurant at 343 Nepean Highway and they can’t hide the fact of how proud they are of this huge achievement. Mario and his team spend countless hours at the restaurant, as every dish is prepared in house, working on their homemade purees, sauces, pastas and desserts. Using family grown fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs ensures only the best flavours are brought to each dish. And it truly shows… If you haven’t yet dined at Bel Sorriso then take a look at their summer menu with some seasonal menu additions. The restaurant will be open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve but Mario, Stephanie and the team will be taking a well-earned break from January 1- 8.

Just a few of the culinary temptations on offer for the festive season include: Cetriolo e Pomplemo - ‘Barilla Bay’ Tasmanian oysters with pickled cucumber, verjus and extra virgin olive oil dressing, ruby grapefruit Taglierini di Limone e Pesce - Inhouse lemon infused ribboned egg pasta, Moreton Bay Bug tails, baby clams, chilli, extra virgin olive oil, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, peperoncino strips Filetto di Manzo - Herb & Dijon mustard crusted beef tenderloin medallions, pea puree, heirloom baby carrots, spiced beetroot beef jus Filetto di Salmone - Confit of Atlantic Salmon fillet, local Koo Wee Rup green asparagus and saffron risotto, preserved lemon and cracked pepper fish sauce, blood orange powder Crostata di Cioccolato - Rich Belgium chocolate and Frangelico ganache tart, wild raspberry coulis, caramelised almond crumble, burnt fig and honey gelato Check out the full menu on their website at www.belsorriso.com.au or call 9770 0111 to book.

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It’s that same flair you’ve come to know and love, but with a new attitude. The staff at this iconic Mornington venue have introduced a fresh summer menu that not only showcases the best in local peninsula produce, but also marks the return of some of your old favourites - with a new infusion. You spoke and they listened. Back by enormous demand is the Brioche French Toast – a heavenly combination of brioche immersed in egg wash, shallow fried and topped with caramelised banana, vanilla marscapone and maple syrup, all dusted with cinnamon sugar. For something new, check out the gorgeous Breakie Burger Sliders – black angus beef with bacon, eggs, cheese, lettuce and tomato relish on adorably petite buns. They look amazing, and taste even better! Don’t let the name fool you, while Boyz is known for its sensational breakfasts, the venue itself is so much more than a breakie destination. The diverse crew have a flair for creating tantalising new menus, amalgamating their innovative ideas to bring you, the customer, the most eclectic and tasty dishes in town. You won’t be able to say no to the awe-inspiring Peri Peri Chicken Burger served with a basket of thick cut fries. Yum! Or stop by for a smart lunch of seared scallop linguini, with cherry tomato, anchovies, herb butter and breadcrumbs (pictured) – the perfect accompaniment to a cheeky glass of your favourite peninsula wine.

And for those who want a change of pace, there is now summer dinner dining on Friday and Saturday nights. With elegant candelabras and some serious ‘mood lighting’, you’ll feel like you’re at a whole new venue. Let The Boyz also cater for your Christmas functions, whether they be breakfast or dinner, stand up or sit down. It is your choice when it comes to the food - two or three course menus or no-fuss finger foods. Everyone is welcome to dine with The Boyz and the extensive menu caters for carnivores (meat eaters), herbivores (vegetarians), locavores (foodies seeking local produce), munchkins (littlies) and even dinosaurs (seniors)!! The business will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve, and will remain so on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Doors will reopen on December 27 but will be closed again from 3pm on New Year’s Eve and closed New Year’s Day. Merry Christmas from your extended family at The Boyz 4 Breakie!

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If you haven’t been down to Manhattan in Mornington, then why not stop by for a little slice of Italy on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula? There is a new lunchtime menu to reflect these warmer days, and that means an array of fresh, colourful salads, mini pizzas and paninis – the perfect dishes to share during business lunches, or cosy get-togethers with friends. Stop by and enjoy a vino in the new Manhattan Aperol Garden balcony area, named after the popular Italian summer drink, a relaxing and private spot, the area protects diners from the elements but still lets them experience the pleasant sunny weather. Enjoy some local live music with your fine Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with great acts like Chris Faturis performing on a Wednesday night and popular duo Switch on a Thursday evening. Or take in the soothing sounds of Mt Eliza muso Chris Ball, who will be regularly singing and playing acoustic guitar on a Sunday throughout this month. Manhattan prides itself on offering a stylish

setting, delicious food and high quality customer service and they specialise in group functions, catering for both small and large events. Book now for your Christmas parties, as December is filling up fast. Love your social media? Then Facebook and Instagram are a great way for to keep in touch with Manhattan and see what they are up to. The staff regularly post new menu items, special offers and giveaways, not to mention some incredible photos of food that are sure to get the mouth watering! Manhattan is open seven days a week from 10am until late, except for Christmas Day when the business will be closed. Rose and the team at Manhattan in Mornington would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for the continued support and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Manhattan in Mornington Shop 2/55 Barkly Street Mornington, 3931 P: 5975 4867 www.manhattaninmornington.com.au

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ROSE gpo Everybody’s favourite Rosebud venue is gearing up for a spectacular summer, with amazing live music and tantalising food dishes, not to mention friendly and accommodating customer service. With the changing of the season comes a range of sizzling new summer menu items at the Rose GPO Hotel, including a fabulous range of tapas created by executive chef Patrick Bowring, who is passionate about showcasing the finest in peninsula produce along with international flavours. Try the mouth-watering beef carpaccio with artichokes, thin slices of beetroot, parmesan and fried capers. Or the tempura zucchini flowers stuffed with risotto, ricotta and dill, served with snowpea tendrils and salsa verde sauce. There is also delicious swordfish tartare on prawn crackers, served with Japanese mayo, nori, soy and black sesame. Now, for those who are searching for sweet treats, let’s discuss some devious desserts. The GPO eskimo pie is made up of heavenly white chocolate parfait and chocolate meringue biscuit resting on a dark chocolate ganache with salted caramel sauce – yum! Or how about some locally-grown Sunny Ridge strawberries paired with scrumptious vanilla cream, peach and shortbread? If it is entertainment you’re after, then the rockin’ Rose has some great live acts coming up throughout the holiday season.

MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT RANELAGH CLUB New Year’s Eve is set to be huge with the ever-unpredictable Mojo Pearls performing their unique blend of acoustic covers and originals. Mojo Pearls, aka Ian Treloar and Ree Liddell, describe their music as ‘divisive and different’. Think The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ done in Latino style, or a reggae version of Anastacia’s ‘I’m Outta Love’ and you’ll begin to understand. Ticket price is $75, which includes a twocourse dinner, but you’d better hurry because they are being snapped up fast! Head along on December 13 for the retrocountry-cabaret experience that is Trudy and the Saturday Cowboys or get festive with The Warrains’ Christmas Bash on December 20. Call now and book to have your Christmas functions or end of year work parties at the Rose GPO – a great venue that that can cater for more than 100 guests. The Rose GPO Hotel A: 1003 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud P: 5982 3200 W: www.rosegpo.com.au

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Markets on the Peninsula Bittern Community: Each Sunday at Bittern railway station.

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Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds, Boneo.

Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of each month, Racecourse Rd, Mornington 9am to 2pm

Dromana Drive-In: Sunday December 28, then every Sunday in January, 8am-1pm. 133 Nepean Hwy, Dromana

Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of the month, Mt Eliza Village Green. 9am - 1pm

Rosebud Holiday Market: Tuesday, 30 December 7am-1pm, A fundraiser for the Lions Cub. Range of items including food, crafts and much more. Rosebud Primary School 923 Point Nepean Rd Rosebud

Emu Plains: Third Saturday of each month. Balnarring racecourse. 9am - 2pm. Over 140 stalls, kids entertainment, live music, loads of gourmet foods and fresh produce!

Mulberry Hill Christmas Twilight December 12 4-9pm local artists, crafts, produce, kids activities, pop-up bar, gold coin entry. 385 Golf Links Road Langwarrin South

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

Oak Hill Community Arts Cooperative’ monthly Artist Inspired, first Sunday of each month at Oak Hill 100 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington

Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm. Christmas Market Hastings Thursday, Dec 18, 9am-3pm Mornington Farmers’: Second Saturday of month, Mornington Park Schnapper Point Dve, 8:30am-1pm Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. Main St Christmas Markets Saturday Dec 13, 9am-2pm, Purchase something special and unique for family and friends Main St Christmas Eve Wednesday Dec 24, 9am-2pm

Portsea Point Nepean: Sunday January 18, end of Point Nepean Rd, Portsea. 9am till 2pm

Primrose Fair Mt Eliza: Saturday December 13th, 2014, 9am to 3pm. Christmas Design Market, fashion, gifts, homewares, children’s wear, jewellery & accessories. The Cloisters, Toorak College, Old Mornington Rd, Mt Eliza. Red Hill: First Saturday of the month, September-May, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am to 2pm Rosebud Community School: 2nd Saturday of the month,

Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of the month, Rosebud Village Green. 7am till 2pm Rosebud Trash n Treasure: Fifth Saturday months, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd. 7.30am till noon Seaford Farmers, 3rd Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Somerville Anglican Church Community: 2nd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from bric a brac to jewellery, clothes, plants, toys, soaps, crafts, fruit & vegies, cards, tools & furniture. 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Tootgarook Primary Sch: 4th Saturday of the month 7.30am-12.30pm. Wells St Farmers Market every Thurs 8am-2pm in Wells St Email your Free Listings for our Markets page to lisa@mpmag.com.au

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DECOR HOME GARDEN Lifestiles Design Studio Your life, your style Lifestiles Design Studio is so much more than a tile store. The talented and trusted designers at Lifestiles know how to make any space look great, aren’t afraid to push creative boundaries and can give you advice and inspiration on all things design. With a wealth of experience and expertise in interior design, interior decoration and styling, building and thermal performance, you can relax knowing you are in capable hands. Whether you are building or renovating, the team at Lifestiles can assist you with finding and fitting the right tiles for any room of your home, outdoor areas, patios, gardens and pools. Highly motivated, creative and dedicated to perfection, they understand that your home is your castle, and therefore only the very best will do. Lifestiles also works closely with top builders, architects and designers from across the peninsula, so they really are a one-stop-shop for all your needs when it comes to creating the perfect home. Lifestiles offers highly durable tiles selected for their quality, functionality

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Variety is the spice at Snooze Now summer is here and long, lazy days at the beach are not far away, it’s time to get your bedroom ready for long restful nights! Sleep time specialists Snooze at Mornington can make that happen.

Kade and Sarah Miller, along with their team of expert sleep consultants, just love making their clients comfortable and happy. So much so that Snooze Mornington has grown into the premier bedroom retailer on the peninsula

through satisfied customers’ word of mouth. How do they do it? By giving their clients all the information they need to make the right decision. Snooze Mornington know what colours and textures work together and can give you the right advice on how to create that perfect end of the day sanctuary. They understand how important it is to get a great night’s rest in an aesthetically pleasing and tranquil environment so work hard on sourcing only the most beautiful and high quality beds, furniture and accessories.

Sarah explains: ‘Our furniture is crafted to high specifications and our product collections are ever evolving. We have one of the largest ranges of Country and Coastal (think rustic finishes in solid timbers merging with calming whites, blues and greys) in Australia and are constantly updating our colour palettes. Our Warwick Upholstery Fabrics, linens and accessories are full of colour and inspiration.’ Offering variety is the key to Snooze Mornington’s success. There’s something for everyone! Whether your personality is Bold & Beautiful, Contemporary, Classic or Shabby Chic, Snooze Mornington can help you achieve the bedroom of your dreams. Snooze’s amazing bedBuilder system makes it simple and affordable to custom build your bed. Why not choose your own headboard and base in timber or fabric? The Snooze team of locals just love going that extra mile for their clients by offering free delivery anywhere on the Peninsula for purchases over $1000 and providing flexible payment options. After all, everyone needs a little bit of flexibility in their lives to get Snoozing… Mornington Snooze Unit 5b, Peninsula Home Centre corner Bungower Road and Nepean Highway 5976 2411 www.snooze.com.au by Liz Rogers

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Long summer days with timely rains may lead to substantial growth in your edible garden over the next few months, and keeping up with it all can be overwhelming for some. However, if you plan well for the season and understand how the cycles work in your own garden you can prepare and stay on top of the maintenance of your food crops. The important things to keep in mind over this warm period are maintaining soil moisture, watching out for pests and diseases and consistently harvesting your crops. If your soil has been prepared adequately prior to summer planting, with plenty of nutrient and organic matter, a lack of soil moisture is really the main issue that may impede strong growth and healthy crops during these warmer months. A well functioning drip irrigation system covered with a thick layer of mulch is going to make maintaining moisture in your soil easy, no matter what water restrictions are thrown our way. As food gardeners, many of us will be trapping good quantities of water from our roofs anyway. As far as mulch goes, a 75-100mm thick layer of straw or lucerne mulch will be fine. Any less will break down too quickly and lose its effectiveness. As well as attending to your soils, make sure you keep a regular eye on pests and diseases over the season. I recommend casting an observant eye over your crops at least two to three times a week to see if there are any little crawlers or fungal issues. The common vegetable bug will be out and about, along with the cabbage butterfly, earwigs, slaters and their friends. A few bugs in the garden are fine and a little damage is nothing to worry about, so as long as you catch them before any serious infestation takes hold you will be right. If you think you may have a disease issue, pluck a leaf or fruit and have it handy as you use your reference book … or Google it. If there is a safe, non-toxic approach to remedying your situation, always take that option first. Failure to keep up with harvesting your fruit and veggies can lead to all sorts of problems, so be sure to keep track of which plants are producing, and when (this will help in subsequent seasons). Regular harvesting will encourage your plants to continue to produce, in most cases, and prevent rotting veggies attracting flies and bugs. You may also end up with dry, split or oversized vegetables if you leave them too long. Nibble as you wander to check how they are going. The best way to stay on top of these things is to ramble through the garden two or three times a week sticking your fingers into the soil, checking for bites and bugs, and filling your harvest basket with goodies. It’s all part of enjoying an edible garden.

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Find everything you need to make your home beautiful - and so much more - at the exquisite homewares store that is Jepara. For an extensive range of clothing and soft furnishings that are both stylish and practical, Jepara certainly delivers. Owner Belinda van Hoof takes pride in the fact that her store is one-of-a-kind and she has individually hand-selected every item. With a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity, she and her talented employees do all their own visual merchandising - and everyday customers tell them how beautiful the store is. With so many fascinating and eclectic items on display (think unique jewellery, vases, scented candles and retro clocks) you could easily spend hours browsing the shelves. “Shopping should be relaxing and pleasant, not hectic,” says Belinda, which is why the store, and its staff, have a distinctly chilled out vibe. While Belinda chooses to stock funky, unique and aesthetically beautiful pieces, it is also important to

her to source ethical and eco-friendly designs. She opts for certified Fair Trade goods where possible, and loves finding killer items that combine a great look with an important environmental message. For instance, the latest items to hit the shelves are the gorgeous ‘Alohas’ sandals. Designed in Spain, the soles are fashioned out of recycled car tyres, but you would never tell by looking at them. Pick up a pair in turquoise, orange, white or silver – they make for a great conversation starter. Clothing is one of the biggest sellers at Jepara, and with popular brands like Metalicus, Vigorella and Tani it is not hard to see why. Jepara also stocks local label Zebart, which features bright, bold prints and colours. Not only is Jepara great for unique gifts and stylish clothing, it is also the perfect place to go when you are furnishing your new house. The staff can provide advice on products and colour schemes so your home exudes warmth, comfort, style and happiness. Make sure you visit Jepara for your Christmas shopping and discover how lovely it is for yourself. Jepara A: Shop 2, 9-13 Boneo Rd, Rosebud P: 5989 1400 Facebook: Jepara Rosebud

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make, so they strive to make the process effortless and hassle-free. Manufacturing high quality fibreglass pools, Conquest Pools are leaders in their field. Their unique range utilises advanced marine technology, with guaranteed customer support and a 25-year structural warranty on every swimming pool sold. Conquest’s pools are available in a range of shapes, sizes and colours and there are fresh new designs available every season. All new pools are built on flawless new moulds with state-of-the-art laser precision. Craig and Nigel will ensure you are well looked after, assisting you with everything from the initial planning of your pool to the moment you are ready to take that first plunge. Phone them for a free quote today on 1300-WE-DO-POOLS (1300 93 36 76657) www.conquestpools.com.au

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and furniture pieces are also custommade to not only look great, but to have the durability to stand up to our harsh environment. From beautiful locally made dining tables, to the new range of pod chairs, cow hides, outdoor rugs and cushions, bean bags and privacy screens, the high quality products will not only look fantastic but will be practical and functional for years to come. For the perfect pieces to complete your outdoor space, whether you are looking to create a zone for relaxation, dining, entertaining or splashing, a combination of chairs, beanbags, scatter cushions, ambient lanterns or a fire pit could be the right mix for you. Luxe Outdoor Living stocks a large range of outdoor products to suit a variety of landscapes, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space in style. Fantastic gift ideas and gift vouchers available in-store. Mention Mornington Peninsula Magazine for 10% off any outdoor rug purchase. Visit Luxe Outdoor Living at 11 Gordon Street, Mornington (opposite the Centro underground carpark). Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sundays 10.30am to 4pm. P: 0449 576 915 www.luxeoutdoorliving.com.au

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Sustainability cookbook launched A cookbook full of innovative recipes aimed Householders received tips about smarter shopping, recycling and making more out of food at reducing waste has been created and scraps. Home composting workshops were also launched on the peninsula. The ‘Make More’ cookbook was compiled from recipes supplied by local residents and businesses as part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Think Less Waste campaign. After research found that 40 per cent of the waste in a typical peninsula household bin was food waste, the council set about educating the public on how to cut down on food wastage.

facilitated. The cookbook is made up of recipes that require use of overabundant leftovers and was launched at St Joseph’s Primary School in Crib Point, a school dedicated to sustainability. The students at St Joseph’s not only plant and grow their own produce, they also use it for cooking at their onsite café under the guidance of a qualified chef. They school also has its own wetlands, which helps educate the children about protecting native ecosystems and they are doing studies to help protect the mangroves at Western Port Bay. The students cooked and served a delicious three-course lunch using recipes from the book – guacamole dip with fresh raw vegetables, leftover pasta and tuna salad for one and lazyman’s cake. The cookbook can be purchased through the ‘Think Less Waste’ Facebook page. St Joseph’s students Willow Roach Heffernan, 10, and Olivia Klose, 9, with the Make More cookbook;

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THE GIRLS LIGHT UP Pop in to Jordan’s Lighting and Electricians and say hello to Sally, Veronica and Sarah. They are the backbone of this longstanding and trusted Mornington lighting and electrical business who will not only be there to look after you when you step inside the shop, but also ensure the smooth running of the electrical contracting. Veronica has been with the company for 19 years, Sally two years and Sarah six months, but they all have one thing in common – they are highly experienced when it comes to all your illumination needs. Jordan’s Lighting, conveniently located on the corner of Main and Vale streets, sells a wide variety of quality lamps, shades, light fittings and pendants. The knowledgeable staff are there to assist and advise customers when it comes to purchasing any type of light shades. The shades come in an exciting range of colours and styles, and are mostly made in Melbourne, so if you are unable to find the style you are looking for, let one of the friendly staff members assist you in getting a suitable shade made up to order. There is a wide range of colour samples to choose from instore, so relax and let the girls take care of everything. “We encourage customers to bring in their lamp bases so we can fit them with the correct size and shape shade,” says Sally.

“We also encourage customers to bring in a cushion or doona cover or any other colouring of their choosing, so our experienced staff can match their shade in with a colour scheme. We can also arrange lamp repairs on site if customers have a favourite lamp they want to rewire.” The team at Jordan’s Lighting are there to make everything easy for you. They can also arrange the testing and tagging of electrical items, installations and repairs on most household electrical items by one of their qualified electricians. So stop in today and meet the team, or check out their website and Facebook page online. Jordan’s Lighting and Electricians A: Shop 5/234 Main Street, Mornington P: 5975 5745 W: www.jordanselectricians.com.au Facebook: Jordans Lighting & Electricians

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Quasimodo is growing and changing with the new movement of the peninsula The region’s leading home and garden centre is going through an exciting transition phase, with a range of new products and services being implemented this summer. And to mark this momentous new chapter of the business, the team at Quasimodo want to invite you to their huge pre-Christmas sale, featuring massive discounts on a wide range of stocked items. Quasimodo are the experts in landscaping, natural stone paving, statues and sculptures, water features, pools and spas and outdoor furniture, and what better time to dig in and give the garden a makeover than during these glorious days of summer. Quasimodo’s epic pre-Christmas sale will run from December 19 right up to Christmas Eve, but make sure you head along on Saturday December 20 and Sunday December 21 for the BIG SALE DAYS featuring a car boot-style sale out the back with statues and pots going for next to nix and up to 70 per cent off stock in the yard. One of the monster pizza ovens will be

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Quasimodo has recently launched Pentablock (in-store) and it is being recognised already as a new major player in the landscaping and building industry; rated at 29 per cent stronger than equivalent construction blocks, rated for building to seven stories, great for internal feature walls but also as a structural external wall, and great for chimneys, NO MORTAR. Then on the landscaping front, Pentablock is excellent for DIY stone finished retaining walls, fences, in-ground and risen pool structuring and architectural designed finishes. Landscape architects are already specifying Pentablock in their designs with incredible responses at the recognition of such a high-class finish for a fraction of the cost, in comparison to structural and non-structural stone walls. Pentablock will retail at 10 per cent less during the pre-Christmas sale. SO COME ON OVER TO QUASIMODO’S PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE SUPREME! The Garden of Quasimodo Cnr Males Rd and Moorooduc Highway Moorooduc P: 5978 8700 www.gardenofquasimodo.com.au

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SANDHAZE This colonial-style solid brick home on a corner block of 960sqm (approx) is situated in a quiet, leafy enclave of McCrae and offers an excellent opportunity to both modernise and capitalise on a superb, elevated position. Already enjoying a bay glimpse from the full-length, front veranda, a second storey could be added (STCA) to potentially offer fabulous sea views. Inside gabled ceilings, exposed beams and original timber features add warmth and charm to this character home, with a conveniently separate master wing offering scope for B&B or guest accommodation. This property also enjoys plenty of entertaining space with a large alfresco courtyard, and benefits from both a horseshoe driveway and a rear double carport - plenty of space for the boat or caravan. With the beach, golf course, shops and cafes just moments away, this would make a superb family home, investment or holiday rental. PROPERTY: 42 Austin Ave, McCrae PRICE: $475,000 - $520,000 Inspection by Appointment Agent: Peninsula Estate Agents, 3/211 Main St, Mornington Ph: 5975 3555 Scott Bray 0437 766 649

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Amazing views – 1583m2 site Outstanding 180° bay views encompassing coastline to north and southern peninsula, shipping channels, You Yangs, the city, Dromana Pier, Martha Point and hillside. Original ’74 blt 22.92sq beachhouse with retro influence, tons of glass and timber floors under carpet. 5 bedrooms, spa ensuite, 2 bathrooms, generous kitchen, large open plan living plus separate games room over two levels. Full length veranda and huge entertainment deck. Fabulous holiday/investment base, solid construction, great bones for renovations. PROPERTY: 6-8 Wunda Street, Dromana PRICE: $670,000 - $720,000 Agent: M J Ross 215 Pt Nepean Rd Dromana Ph: 5987 2800 Linda Wooley 0408148 041

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The Peninsula’s Newest AAA 4 Star Rated motel Bay Motel - Safety Beach’s combination of one, two bedroom & family units is perfectly located within walking distance to one of Port Phillip Bays finest family friendly beaches, and a wide variety of Dromana’s cafes, restaurants and bars. Its central Mornington Peninsula location also makes it the perfect accommodation base to visit the myriad of fine wineries, golf courses, national parks, art galleries, hot springs & retail shopping the region has on offer. Only 1hr south Melbourne CBD there is just so much to do down here. Book direct on 5987 2311 21-31 Nepean Highway, Safety Beach | www.thebaymotel.com.au

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Managers Doug and Lorraine Webb are very proud of the Bay Motel Safety Beach, a magnificent four-star property that is now rated one of the Mornington Peninsula’s top accommodation venues. Doug and Lorraine look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends this summer to the Bay Motel, which is conveniently located between Mt Martha and Dromana and close to all the exciting activities and attractions the wonderful Mornington Peninsula has to offer. The motel offers executive spa suites, family rooms sleeping up to two adults and four children, queen and triple rooms. A modern facility that opened in December 2013, the stylish rooms feature air conditioning and high-definition televisions. The motel is centrally located, within walking distance to family-friendly beaches and a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. It is also the perfect starting point for those wanting to explore the peninsula’s famous wineries and art galleries, brilliant golf courses

and beautiful national parks. The Bay Motel is a short, one-hour drive on the Peninsula Link Freeway from the Melbourne CBD. For those coming from Geelong or Queenscliff, it is just 26km from the Sorrento ferry terminal. For inspection, or to learn more about availability over the summer, call Doug and Lorraine on 5987 2311. Bay Motel Safety Beach A: 21 Nepean Hwy, Safety Beach P: 5987 2311 E: info@theybaymotel.com.au W: www.thebaymotel.com.au

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DROMANA

charming & stylish 1920’s original Lovely bayviews, popular location opposite Reserve with walking track direct to Beach. Private, corner address, with country lane atmosphere which cannot be built out. Offers potential for outstanding views with 2nd storey extension stca. Rare 1920’s Dromana home includes many original features tastefully restored and integrating today’s modern conveniences. Unique tessellated tile floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, stunning living & dining areas, wide alfresco verandah, private deck, LU garage, carport & workshop, established gardens on 594m2 site. 39 LATROBE PARADE

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so very quiet & peaceful Fresh contemporary interiors plus an exceptional sense of light, space and privacy provide stylish modern family living. Four large bedrooms with BIR, Main with walk-in & ensuite, study or fifth bedroom. Sleek Caesarstone kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, stylish family bathroom plus two powder rooms. All year comfort with ducted heating & cooling, Ducted vacuum system and security alarm. Private alfresco area overlooking lovely low maintenance gardens. Double garage with secure internal access. 440m2 site. 145a PALMERSTON AVENUE

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Linda Wooley 0408 148 041

Kerryn Mountain 0438 283 564

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Offers over $550,000.

Sophisticated Home in Elite Location MAGICAL MCCRAE, OWNERS SAY SELL!

Set in one of the finest locations amongst Mount Martha’s most prestigious properties, this magnificent single level residence boasts unrivalled sophistication and distinguished elegance. - 4 Large Bedrooms with an expansive main en-suite  - Large Study with Timber and Glass Doors  - Superbly Appointed Central Kitchen with Walk Through Pantry  - Stunning Formal Lounge Dining Room  - Large Light Filled Casual Living and Dining Area  - High ceilings, Cornices and Skirtings  - Set upon 2400m2 (approx) of Mount Martha’s Prime Golden Triangle  - Triple Garage with Ample Parking for Boats/Caravans  - Huge 22,500Lt (approx) Water Tank  - Ducted Heating and Cooling - Gas Log Fire in Formal Lounge  - Extensive Merbu Decked Area - 2 Remote Controlled Awnings Over Decked Area - Temperature Controlled Wine Shed PROPERTY: 49 Lempriere Avenue, Mount Martha PRICE: $1,249,000 Inspection by Appointment Agent: Chisholm & Gamon 7A Bay Road, Mt Martha, Phone: 5974 6888 Matthew Mitchell 0402 444 555

McCrae

• This first time offered home is waiting for another happy owner to love it as much as the previous owners • Water views across the shipping channel from the ground floor level, an opportunity to go higher and achieve an even greater view • 3 bedrooms, the main bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom. A second bathroom services the remaining 2 bedrooms in a separate zone of the house • The kitchen overlooks a family area with access to a large paved deck • A formal lounge with a drinks bar and dining room complete the layout • Great entry point into McCrae • Plenty of storage space Only an inspection will reveal all this property has to offer. Contact Sandra Dunbar for a private appointment on 0409 020 534.

SANDRA DUNBAR REAL ESTATE 22 Somers Avenue McCrae 3938 Phone: 5986 2830 email: sandra@sandradunbar.com.au web: www. sandradunbar.com.au

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allocate helps you buy back your time Save time with Allocate property services and holiday rentals

Allocate is the ultimate property service on the Mornington Peninsula. They offer a range of services, everything from locating the perfect holiday property to preparing your property for sale, assisting with tenanted or B&B property management and undertaking property inspections to help you find the perfect peninsula property without wasting your precious weekends. Allocate’s directors Alex and Andrew Levy have been visiting the peninsula all their lives and in 2012 they relocated with their young family to live permanently on ‘The Pen’. As a result, Alex and Andrew have become

a lifeline for Melbourne friends, family and colleagues who either need assistance with their holiday and rental properties on the peninsula or are searching for the perfect holiday home and need a local who understands exactly what they want and need. The name Allocate is a play on the couple’s initials - AL. Locate - because Alex and Andrew Levy will assist you in locating your perfect property! Allocate have recently added holiday rentals to its portfolio. Offering the lowest management fees on the peninsula, it is a great opportunity for owners to rent out their property all year, or in specific designated times of the year. Contact Allocate if you wish to have your house appraised for holiday letting. Allocate also provides property solutions for holiday house owners including cleaning, garden maintenance, organising and meeting tradies, cleanups after storms, extra watering during summer, mail collection, taking bins in/ out and high pressure cleaning of outdoor areas. Alex and Andrew are flexible and can tailor solutions to suit your requirements, so give them a call today. Allocate P: 5988 3733 M: 0412 409 088 E: al@allocatepeninsula.com.au www.allocatepeninsula.com.au

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New southern peninsula law firm Recognising the need for a law firm to cater to southern peninsula residents, the team at Rotman & Morris recently established a general legal practice in Dromana. Already a reputable company with six solicitors and offices in Bentleigh and Melbourne, the team at Rotman & Morris is led by Malcolm Morris, who is the principal lawyer with more than two decadesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Malcolm and two other solicitors now work from the Dromana office. The firm practises predominantly in property law and conveyancing, commercial leases and sale of businesses, wills and probate, and general debt collection and litigation. In a short period of time, Malcolm has established strong relationships with local residents and holidaymakers, banks, real estate agents, businesses and accountants. Many people enjoy the opportunity to drop by and chat with the staff about legal issues on a complimentary basis and the staff remain committed to answering all queries promptly and cost-effectively. The firm does not charge on a time basis and the majority of legal work is undertaken on a fixed cost basis, so clients have a clear indication as to what work is being undertaken and what costs they will incur. This is a refreshing change for legal services on the Mornington Peninsula. Drop by, email or phone for all your legal requirements Victoria-wide. Rotman & Morris Solicitors P: 5981 0221 A: 33 Pier Street Dromana www.rotmanmorris.com.au

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Proudly supporting the community The team at Blue Water Bay Real Estate in Mornington are passionate about giving back to the local community. That is why when a member lists and sells their property with Blue Water Bay, they will generously donate $500 to the Mt Martha Surf Life Saving Club. That’s right, $500 for every property they sell, and the money will be used to buy new surf skis and nippers’ boards for the surf lifesavers. The Mt Martha SLSC clubhouse is currently undergoing renovations and the Blue Water Bay staff are proudly supporting this development. Company director and property specialist Darren Hood is a life member of Mt Martha Surf Life Saving Club. He has been doing beach patrols for the past 30 years and has also been a coach for the nippers and seniors. Fellow director and property specialist Kathy Netherclift is also a dedicated member of the club. The Mt Martha SLSC was forced to expand its operation after membership increased to more than 1000. While they are still fully operational, it has been a challenge existing without a clubhouse. But the club’s members have been well supported by the local community and they are hoping to have one section of the new building, partially funded by a government grant, open next month. Kathy says it is great to be involved with a project people are so passionate about and also that her clients get a kick out of knowing their actions are helping the local community.

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STYLISH MORNINGTON COTTAGE Come to the delightful coastal town of Mornington, stay at Warm Embrace Cottage, relax and enjoy the summer surprises of the Mornington Peninsula. The festive season fills December with unique markets offering local produce and an array of artistic crafts; you are bound to find all those Christmas gifts on your list. The Racecourse Market is on Sunday December 14 and there is a special Main Street Market on December 13. Carols by Candlelight is on Dec 23 at Mount Martha House. There is so much more to discover… Come to Mornington and enjoy a stroll down Main Street and stop at one of the many great coffee shops. Enjoy a walk along the many beaches or along the clifftops. Enjoy simply stopping on the beach and soaking up the holiday spirit of Mornington. If you like to play golf, there are many excellent golf courses to explore and if are looking to raise your level of golf, international golf professional David Goode is available by appointment (0409 597 507). Come and stay at Warm Embrace Cottage, a fully renovated 1920s summer cottage, tastefully decorated with local and international artwork . The cottage has three bedrooms (one Queen, one Double and two singles) and is located in the lovely treed York Street, which is within walking distance to the beach and the main street. Come and discover the summer surprises of the Mornington Peninsula by staying at Warm Embrace Cottage, Mornington. To book contact Justin at Marshalls Holiday Rentals on 5984 5955.

Splashback work of art We seem to be changing the way we live with more and more time being spent in the kitchen area, leaving the lounge a little bit lonely . . . So, how impressive would your home be fitted with a custom made kitchen splashback? The family owned Splashback Factory and Hank Bos Glass, based in Frankston, can transform your own picture or piece of artwork onto glass or just tell them what you’re looking for, and they’ll find it. With unlimited access to global picture libraries, finding the image you want has never been easier. This New York skyline splashback was fully commissioned and graces the wall of a Mornington Peninsula home. It is an impressive feature and one

that you, too, can have. All work is carried out on site in Frankston and the team can turn around a commissioned piece in just 15 days. Glass splashbacks, that can also be coated to match any colour or décor, are custom made in clear float, low-iron or patterned glass. The exclusive range of acid-etched, patterned glass is available from 4mm to 6mm thick, making it suitable for splashbacks, shower walls, front doors, privacy screens, balustrades or anywhere you want a statement piece. Visit the showroom to see their wide range of exclusive, imported patterned glass. The Splashback Factory, 12-14 Kookaburra St, Frankston P: 9770 1111 www.splashback.com.au

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