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School Holiday fun and entertainment galore!

GET ready for fantastic school holiday fun and entertainment at Riverside Plaza these school holidays.

Week one of the Riverside Plaza School Holiday Program kicks off on Monday, June 29 with the brand new Muffin Break Cookie Creation workshop; ‘kids’ will enjoy creating and decorating delicious cookies with the Muffin Break team, (bookings for this event are essential see below for more details).

Friday, July 3 will see the return of the popular Woodturners Of The Goulburn Valley, where for just a gold coin donation to support Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad and Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Services, ‘kids’ can make something of their own.

Enchanted Rainbow will also be hosting the free ‘Paint A Symmetry Monster’ craft activity on from Tuesday, July 7 to Thursday, July 9 from 11am to 2pm.

Riverside Plaza Marketing Coordinator, Lyndal Ford said, “We’re really looking forward to the new workshop provided by Muffin Break, and it’s great to see the Woodturners’ back by popular demand.

“Enchanted Rainbow, as usual, have also come

FREE HOLIDAY EXCITEMENT… Riverside Plaza has loads of fun packed into their School Holiday Program and is super excited about Muffin Break’s first Cookie Creation workshop.

Kobe Freer, 4 from Kialla is practicing his cookie decorating skills with Muffin Break Store Manager, Jennie Chen.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

up with an awesome new craft activity for the kids to get hands on.”

So for plenty of fun, free excitement these school holidays, visit Riverside Plaza and whilst you’re there, why not check out the all-new Fun City to ensure they’re all worn out before you

get them home.

To book your child into the Muffin Break Cookie Creation workshop, phone 5823 5932 or for more information on Riverside Plaza’s School Holiday Program, visit Riverside Plaza Shepparton’s Facebook page.

Find the fun at SPC KidsTown

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVENTURE… SPC KidsTown Operations Team Leader, and miniature train driver, Graham Walkden and the team at SPC KidsTown are inviting families to enjoy a day being entertained at the adventure playground during the school holidays. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

THE school holidays can be a time where it can be difficult to find something to keep your children entertained, but SPC KidsTown has something to please ‘kids’ of all ages.

SPC KidsTown adventure playground has something for everyone, from their world-class adventure playground to the recently renovated café and serene surroundings.

SPC Kidstown Acting KidsTown Coordinator, Tracey Toy said, “There is always plenty of fun to be had at KidsTown, from our giant slides, to the flying fox and miniature train rides there is sure to be something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.

“Come on down and find out just how much fun you can have at SPC KidsTown.”

For more information or to talk to the friendly staff at SPC KidsTown about the fun that can be had during the school holidays, phone 5831 4213, drop in at SPC KidsTown along the Peter RossEdwards Causeway or visit www.kidstown.org.au

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Just released, SAM’s new Public Program

EXCITING TIMES AT SAM… Shepparton Art Museum Visual Arts Educator, Rhonda Chrisanthou and Marketing Coordinator, Amina Barolli are pleased to present the newly released SAM Public Program newspaper. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SHEPPARTON Art Museum (SAM) is excited to have just released their latest 12 page Public Program newspaper, detailing the SAM events and exhibitions to be held from July to December this year.

SAM’s Visual Arts Educator, Rhonda Chrisanthou said, “The program highlights experimentation across a broad range of media, from drawing, to printmaking and ceramics, it also caters to all age groups and interests.

“Whether it’s a short workshop or extended program, this is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and continue to develop your creativity.”

A highlight of this six-monthly program is SAM’s July school holiday program, which includes some great all-weather activities for the kids, as well as the beginning of an eight-week pottery class with Kaye Poulton starting on Thursday, July 16.

For more information on any of SAM’s programs, pick up a copy of the new July to December, 2015 SAM Program newspaper at the Shepparton Art Museum, 70 Welsford Street, or head over to www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au to download a copy.

To make a booking for any of SAM’s events phone 5832 9861. SAM is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow @SAM_Shepparton to stay up to date and interact with all the exciting things happening at Shepparton Art Museum.

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HOURS OF FUN GURANTEED… To enjoy three fun-filled hours of Laser Tag for just $20 per person, simply cut out the coupon below and take it with you when you visit Fun City these school holidays.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Endless fun at Fun City!

FUN City is the place to be this school holidays with their special school holiday promotion – The Blaster Pass. At just $25 per person gets you two Laser Tag sessions and one other activity of your choice (excluding Go Karts). Activities include the Bungee Run, Rock Climbing, Balladium Ball Blaster, the Haunted House, Glow in the Dark Mini Golf and the Motion Thrill Rides or if you simply love the idea of hours of fun in the dark, laser gun in hand you can opt for three fun-filled hours of Laser Tag for just $20 per person!

After almost three weeks since opening the Fun City doors, Business Owner’s, Darren and Angie Shaw said, “We’d like to thank all of our customers for their patience whilst we’ve been finding our feet. It’s been really overwhelming, the support we’ve received and just how impressed our visitors have been with the place.

“We’re now really looking forward to providing the GV with some awesome new fun-filled entertainment these school holidays.”

So for something for everyone these school holidays make sure you stop into the all new Fun City Shepparton, beside the new Harvey Norman store at Riverside Plaza. Fun City is also now taking bookings for birthday parties. Prior notification for groups of 10 or more are welcomed, simply phone Fun City on 5823 1244. Fun City is open from 11am to 7pm Sunday to Thursday and from 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday.

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Hartwigs offer great deals on Fuso IF you’re looking to take advantage of the newly announced tax breaks for small business and you’re after a great deal on a new tipper truck for your business, then look no further than Hartwigs Trucks Shepparton.

With great Fuso end of financial year deals on the Fuso Canter factory tipper range, you could walk away with not only more cash in your pocket, but also a complementary five year or 200,000kms extended factory warranty; for as little as $42,990, including dealer delivery.

The Japanese built Fuso trucks boast built-in satellite navigation with advanced Bluetooth technology, limited slip diff and LUG rear tyres for improved traction on the road and are lightweight enough that they can be driven by anyone with a passenger car licence.

To find out more, or to take advantage of Hartwigs’ great deals on Fuso trucks, visit Hartwigs Trucks Shepparton, situated at 320 Midland Highway (Benalla Road) Shepparton, phone 5820 7800 or visit the website www.hartwigs.com.au but get in quick, Hartwigs’ great deals on Fuso trucks end Tuesday, June 30.

SAVE A TRUCKLOAD… Service Manager, Simon Calogero of Hartwigs Trucks Shepparton can help you with great deals on their range of Fuso light trucks this end of financial year Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Explore the area with the

Visitor Information Centre FUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND IDEAS… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council Tourism Coordinator, Maree Glasson and Visitor Services Officer, Amy Russell, who can help you with finding all the fun, entertainment and activity ideas from across the region these school holidays. Photo: David Lee.

IF you’re looking for fun, entertainment and activity ideas these school holidays, get all the information you need at Shepparton’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC).

From maps to souvenirs, information on a range of activities and a hub for Moooving Art, the VIC is full of fun ideas and activities that are sure to keep you and your family amused throughout the entire school holidays.

Greater Shepparton City Council Tourism Coordinator, Maree Glasson said, “You can plan your whole school holiday schedule with us and we’re always full of fun ideas and information on activities from right across the region.

“We guarantee that we will be able to find

something to keep you busy from free activities to those that require payment.

“We will also have a printed school holiday listing available throughout the school holidays that will have plenty of fun things to do listed on it.

“We are also a pick-up point for the Official Visitors Guide and everyone should get their hands on it to be able to explore the area.

For more information or for all the help you need to plan the school holidays, drop into the Visitor Information Centre at 33-35 Nixon Street, Shepparton (opposite the Queens Gardens), visit www.discovershepparton.com.au or phone 1800 808 839.

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Free School Holiday Fun at the Marketplace SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN… From left, Nyah Jones, 6 from Shepparton and Diaz Jones, 5 from Shepparton enjoy a play on Jungle Jim’s Pop-Up Playground at the Shepparton Marketplace.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SHEPPARTON Marketplace is offering two fun-filled weeks of free activities and craft sessions to entertain the ‘kids’ these school holidays.

There will be sporting activities with GV Playball in the first week, along with bracelet making activities with GV Party Planners. In the second week, the ‘kids’ can look forward to getting creative with winter craft activities; snow making and snowflake or snowman creation with Enchanted Rainbow.

The free school holiday activities will run from Monday June 29, to Saturday July 11, from 11am – 2pm.

Jungle Jim’s Pop-Up Playground has also just arrived at the Marketplace, the free play area is currently located just in front of Big W and will offer free fun play throughout the entire school holidays, until Sunday 12th July.

Whilst you’re visiting the centre, make sure you pick up a colouring sheet from Centre Management, Donut King, Baker’s Delight, What’s New or House, or download a copy from the website www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au and have your children get creative with the winter colouring competition. Once the colouring sheet is complete, simply upload a photo to either Facebook or Instagram, tag Shepparton Marketplace and use the hashtag #colourmesheppartonmarketplace for a chance to win one of four $50 gift vouchers from Big W (see www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au for full terms and conditions). Visit Shepparton Marketplace at 110 Benalla Road, Shepparton these school holidays and follow Shepparton Marketplace on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and competition results.

Plenty to do these school holidays in Shepparton THERE is an abundance to keep you and the ‘kids’ entertained these school holidays, from Aquamoves and the city’s parks and gardens to the beautifully redeveloped Victoria Park Lake precinct including S-CAPE skate park and of course, there’s the home of kids entertainment at SPC KidsTown, to mention a few.

Enjoy some quiet time at the Goulburn Valley Regional Library, keep tabs on the latest exhibition at SAM or take a stroll through the variety of shopping experiences found at Emerald Bank, Riverside Plaza or the Marketplace or of course there’s the heart of the city’s business district, the Maude Street Mall.

Explore the city’s natural appeal through the many walking tracks along the beautiful Broken River and explore the preserved history, heritage sites as well as arts and culture.

Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre has information and ideas for everyone to enjoy, so you can truly become a tourist in your own backyard.

For more information on everything the Greater Shepparton region has to offer, contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 839.

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Huge savings across all departments THE Harvey Norman massive Half Yearly Clearance is on now!

There’s huge savings on offer across all departments and plenty of bargains to be had on all the latest products from all the leading brands.

Harvey Norman Electrical Franchisee, Joe Marruso said, “There’s still plenty of sale stock available, from the latest model, ultra high definition TVs to small appliances and our huge range of coffee machines for the home or office.

We’ve even got the popular Tefal all-in-onecuisine companion priced at just $1699.”

Now is definitely the time to shop for that much needed item you’ve been putting off purchasing, or maybe cash in and warm up with Harvey Norman’s range of gas and electric heating appliances, reverse cycle split systems and panel heaters – suitable for providing extra warmth in any room.

To take advantage of Harvey Norman’s 50 months interest free; simply spend a minimum of $490 on any product storewide.

CBD Fun in Maude Street Mall

LAST DAYS OF SALE… Harvey Norman Electrical Franchisee, Joe Marruso shows off the store’s range of modern kitchen appliances, all reduced to clear in the annual Harvey Norman’s Half Yearly Clearance.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Hurry in, Harvey Norman’s massive Half Yearly Clearance ends Tuesday, June 30. For great advice, exceptional product knowledge and a wealth

of experience visit the team at their brand new showroom at 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla or phone 5820 2900 for more information.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN… Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC) CBD and Township Development Officer, Deanne McNair with two of the submitted entries into the colouring competition, which is part of the GSCC and Shepparton Show Me’s CBD Fun program these school holidays. Photo: David Lee.

IF you’re looking for fun, free activities to keep the ‘kids’ amused these school holidays; make sure you check out Greater Shepparton City Council and Shepparton Show Me’s CBD Fun program.

Council is once again offering free school holiday entertainment over the coming school holiday period, with a program of fun activities perfect for primary school aged children, to be held in the Maude Street Mall.

Entertainment is set to include a pirate ship jumping castle, kite making, themed slides and giant games.

These school holidays the CBD Fun program includes a colouring competition for primary school ‘kids’. There has already been more than 200 entries received and all artwork will be

on display throughout the holidays at various businesses throughout the CBD. Competition winners will be notified and announced on Facebook before being awarded prizes including Village Cinema ‘kids’ pack vouchers, Aquamoves family swim passes and Star Bowl vouchers.

Once announced the winners will also have their artwork displayed at the Visitor Information Centre in Nixon Street.

CBD Fun is a council managed, free, school holiday program run three times a year; during the Easter, mid-year and spring school holidays in the Maude Street Mall and offers hands-on programs, entertainment and activities for children. To keep up to date with what’s on visit the Greater Shepparton City Council website events page or Facebook page.

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The Mall’s hidden secret

A GREAT range of clothing and giftware options as well as all you need to satisfy your hunger and much more is all right at your doorstep, you just need to take a stroll along the gateway to Maude Street Mall, Fraser Street.

With plenty of parking options and proximity to the heart of Shepparton, Fraser Street can help you keep up with the latest fashion at The LABoratory or can help you could breathe new life into an old favourite by dropping into E&K Alterations.

Looking for the perfect, unique gift, then look no further than Sel’s Gifts. Get the latest look or doll up for your next big occasion by popping into the Partners in Training Australia Institute of Hair and Beauty.

Whatever your heart desires, you are sure to find it on Fraser Street.

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Party at Pizza Hut these school holidays

FEAST ON PIZZA… Pizza Hut in Shepparton offer a huge variety of pizzas also catering for special dietary requirements. From left, Franchisee, Suresh, Supervisor, Sanjay and Team Members, Pawan, Zoe and Triston.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

FOR a great family meal these school holidays, pop into Pizza Hut for an all you can eat feast of pizza, pasta, salad and dessert!

The school holidays are the perfect time to treat the ‘kids’ with Pizza Hut’s special holiday offer of one free child’s meal per family – that’s a saving of $8.95!

Pizza Hut now offer 30 varieties of pizza and can also cater for specific dietary requirements by offering gluten free and vegetarian options.

Pizza Hut Management told The Adviser, “Customers are also welcome to request their preferred pizza and we will happily make it available through the all you can eat buffet.

“We take pride in providing friendly, respectful customer service and we want to let people know that everyone is welcome.”

Pizza Hut now offers all you can eat lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner from 5pm to 8:30pm 7 days a week.

Birthday parties are always welcome at Pizza Hut and for all bookings of 10 or more people; the person celebrating their birthday eats free!

Visit the all-new Pizza Hut these school holidays, same great location, fresh new faces at 525-535 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, to book a table or order your pizza, phone 1300 749 924, deliveries available all day every day.

Fresh ideas in bloom BEAUTIFUL GIFTS MADE TO ORDER… Blossom With Love Business Owner and Florist, Jenny Serra is passionate about creating beautiful, unique gifts.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

NEWLY located in the Harris Scarfe Plaza, Blossom With Love is a florist with a difference; born out of a passion for creating beautiful pieces and unique gifts with sentimental appeal.

Business Owner and Florist, Jenny Serra said, “I’m passionate about creating beautiful gifts with a difference, gifts to suit the individual needs of my customers and something that you can’t get anywhere else.”

Jenny’s creativity shines through her work, whether it’s dried or fresh bridal flowers, bouquets or table pieces, fresh or artificial arrangements for the home or corporate gift packs with a personal touch.

The Blossom With Love philosophy is simple, pop in, choose your base product – be it a rustic lantern, birdcage, hand pressed tin or wooden boxes or even a teacup, set your budget and choose your flowers – leave it with Jenny and return to find yourself a brilliant creation, something you’ll be proud to give as a gift to that someone special or treasure yourself forever, even after the last flower has wilted.

Blossom With Love also stock s aromatherapy products, air plants, terrariums, specialist teas and a range of other giftware and cards.

Visit Blossom With Love, Shop 2 Harris Scarfe Plaza or phone Jenny on 0409 149 159.