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Park projects on right track FUNDING has been secured to start work on two more local park projects. Barker Street Park in Cheltenham (pictured) is just one local area which has received a face lift lately. See story page 2. Picture: Supplied
Final siren sounds for sports season hopes Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE 2020 MPNFL season has been cancelled. AFL South East announced the decision to call off their competitions on 27 June. All senior football and netball divisions will not go ahead this year. There were hopes that the league would be able to get up and running,
with a plan to return already outlined. AFL South East had announced that they planned for the season to get underway by 25 July, although with a shortened fixture and a zero salary cap. After a further meeting between AFL South East officials and MPNFL club representatives last weekend, plans to start the season were scrapped. The News understands that only five
clubs in each division had indicated that they were definitely on board to play out the season. AFL South East Chief Operations Officer Shaun Connell said “whilst we are disappointed to cancel the 2020 MPNFL season, the health and wellbeing of the community and the sustainability of our clubs has always been our priority.” “We took a positive approach to return to the playing field but, with
growing concern around the management of clubs during COVID and the growing uncertainty within the community, it was agreed that traditional MPNFL home and away season was not viable for 2020. Once it became clear that the long term sustainability of clubs was at risk, the decision was clear cut and needed to be made in a timely fashion,” he said. “COVID-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances and we
needed to ensure that all 22 clubs, and AFL South East as an organisation, emerged from this pandemic in a healthy state. We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe and healthy environment for all members and volunteers moving forward.” AFL South East will draw up plans for an opt-in informal competition later this year if restrictions allow for it.
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Works continue in the south east and there will be transport disruptions We’re upgrading the intersection at Thompsons and FrankstonDandenong roads. Works are also underway to upgrade the Monash Freeway and remove level crossings on the Frankston Line. Road disruptions: Closed intersection, roads and ramps Monash Freeway
In Jul and Aug
Reduced speed, overnight lane, and ramp closures
Thompsons and FrankstonDandenong roads, Carrum Downs
Until 5am on 13 Jul
Intersection closed
Police Road, Mulgrave
From 10pm on 3 Jul to 5am on 6 Jul and 10 to 13 Jul
A NEWLY opened gym area at Barker Street Park in Cheltenham. Picture: Supplied
Closed between Jacksons Road and Haverbrack Drive
Works on parks in full swing
Public transport disruptions: Buses replace trains Frankston and Stony Point lines
Until 26 Jul
Moorabbin to Mordialloc
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TWO local park projects will be completed after receiving a funding boost from the state government. A new pocket park will be created in Moorabbin, and the off-leash dog area at Carrum’s Roy Dore Reserve will be expanded with the funding. Just under $1 million was awarded to council from the state government through the local parks program. The land in Moorabbin was purchased by council in 2019. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “social isolation has reminded us all how important open green space is for our health and wellbeing so it’s fantastic to receive the news we can push ahead with the development of a
new pocket park for the Moorabbin community and the Roy Dore Reserve off-leash dog park.” “Council has been investing heavily in recent years to improve our parks and open spaces across Kingston and we now have some fantastic parks, playgrounds, outdoor exercise centres and other facilities for the community to enjoy, plus more on the way,” she said. Around the municipality, playgrounds in Dingley Village, Edithvale, Mordialloc, Aspendale Gardens, Clayton South, and Chelsea Heights are also set to receive upgrades. A new exercise area was recently opened at Barker Street Park in Cheltenham.
Have your say on arts and culture Frankston City Council is proud to support two grant streams for artists and creatives as part of Council’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Package Grants are available in two categories: Creative Industries - to support local artists and creatives to build the capacity of their practice via participation in further training, career development activities, mentorships, workshops and other projects directly related to career development. Eight successful recipients will receive $2500. Artist Grants – to develop new work that can be presented online, in a site specific location or at a venue that complies with social distancing restrictions at the time. Eight successful recipients will receive $4000. Submissions open: Submission close:
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The applicants must live, work, study in the Frankston municipality or demonstrate a strong affiliation with the Frankston City municipality. To view the Grant Guidelines and apply visit: https://bit.ly/ArtsGrants2020
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FRANKSTON City Council has drafted an Arts and Culture Strategic Plan for the next four years and is now seeking community feedback on the plan to continue to foster the local community’s vibrant and active participation in literature and the arts. Now is the time to have your say about artistic programs, events and opportunities within Frankston City over the coming years. Frankston currently has a population of approximately 140,000 people, which is expected to increase to 160,000 by 2050. As the region evolves over the next 10 years and becomes more of a destination for businesses, new residents and cultural tourists, Council is committed to innovate and offer fresh and contemporary art and culture experiences that are inclusive, respectful to all community groups and our environment. During the life of the previous Arts and Culture strategy, Council upgraded Frankston
Arts Centre and its infrastructure; built on its sculpture and eclectic street art collection; and promoted the city’s reputation as an arts, festival and events destination. Incorporating Frankston Libraries, Frankston Major Events, Frankston Arts Centre and Council’s public art programs and commissions, the strategy aims to strengthen our community through learning, new experiences and engaging arts programs. If you have ideas for how to promote the city’s reputation as an arts, festival and events destination, Council wants to hear from you. To complete the online survey, visit thefac. com.au before Friday 17 July, 5pm. To request a hard copy of the survey via post, contact Frankston Arts Centre on 9784 1060. Everyone who completes the survey will go in a draw to win one of three $100 vouchers for Frankston Arts Centre.
Council asks to defer election Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have agreed to write to Premier Daniel Andrews asking for the October council elections to be delayed, and for local ward boundary changes to be held off. Earlier this year, the new Local Government Act was passed. The act mandated that Kingston Council’s structure change to eleven single member wards at the next election. Kingston Council currently consists of nine councillors split across three wards. Following the recent dismissal of local government minister Adem Somyurek, Kingston councillors have voted to direct the mayor to write to the Premier “seeking his intervention to suspend the recently announced changes to the City of Kingston ward boundaries”. The motion approved by councillors at their 22 June meeting read that the request to suspend planned boundary changes “is based on the lack of consultation by the minister and his department with the community or council. Furthermore the minister has chosen to completely ignore the recommendations of the recent Victorian Electoral Commission review. Considering the devastating allegations made against the minister in the media it is imperative that this council be absolutely confident that the changes were made in the interests of the Kingston community rather than for any alternative motivation the minister may have had.” The change to single member wards
defied a recommendation made by the Victorian Electoral Commission in October last year. A report completed by the VEC recommended that council should remain split into three wards (“Review recommends more councillors, The News, 16/10/19). The letter that will be sent to the Premier will also request that the local government elections be deferred to a later date. After Mr Somyurek’s sacking, Mr Andrews told media that he was “not aware of any reason to go back over (...) or to be concerned about” decisions made while he was local government minister (“Minister removal wont change law”, The News, 17/6/2020). Kingston Council has recommended to the state government that the new single member wards be named Bunjil, Karkarook, Caruana, Wattle, Chicquita, Como, Derrimut, Yammerbook, Sandpiper, Longbeach, and Banksia.
COVID cases on the rise A CLUSTER of COVID-19 cases has broken out in Patterson Lakes. Of the 75 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Victoria on 29 June, three were linked to a family outbreak in Patterson Lakes. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that there are currently seven residents living in the Kingston municipality with an active case of coronavirus. The total number of positive COVID-19 tests recorded in Victoria stands at 2099 as of 29 June. The number of positive cases returned per day has jumped significantly in the last week. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said “we have made some great progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus, but we are still seeing new cases in the community.” “Don’t take this disease lightly. if you feel unwell with any symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, you should stay home and get tested,” he said. “If you have any fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell or taste , stay home. Don’t go in to work and don’t visit friends and family. Get tested and stay at home until you get the result. “It remains critical to practice good hygiene in and outside the home. Wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow and try to avoid touching your face.” 20 Victorians have died from COVID-19 as of 29 June. Brodie Cowburn
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buildings will be completed at Patterson Lakes Primary School by SwitchCo Build. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “these local upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria.” “Upgrading Patterson Lakes Primary School and Seaford Primary School will give local students access to great classrooms and facilities. We’re making sure that every child has access to
a great local school and the opportunity to learn in a wonderful environment designed for modern education.”
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Bottle-o booze thieves TWO offenders who stole alcohol from a bottle shop are wanted by police. At around 11am, 25 March, two people walked into a Patterson Lakes liquor store. They allegedly
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tact Chelsea Police on 8773 3200. TWO people police wish to speak to about the theft of alcohol in Patterson Lakes. Picture: Supplied
Stolen car spotted A MAN in an allegedly stolen car was caught by highway patrol officers in Carrum Downs last week. At around 10am, police patrolling on Wedge Road spotted a stolen car using their automatic number plate recognition technology. Police intercepted the car and arrested the man driving, a 40-year-old Chadstone resident. He was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, false plates, driving while disqualified, drug driving, breach of bail, and breach of community corrections order. The man was remanded in custody, and will face court at a later date. Somerville Highway Patrol has five vehicles fitted with automatic number plate recognition technology.
Drug trafficking investigation POLICE have charged ten people following an investigation into alleged gun and drug trafficking activity. On 23 June, police executed search warrants at a number of properties in the south-eastern suburbs. During those raids police seized a 22 calibre handgun, a shortened double barrel shotgun, pen pistol, ammunition, tasers, and firearm components, as well as drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, GHB, steroids, and prescription medications. Allegedly stolen property including a BMW was also seized. The following day police executed more search warrants, this time in
Chelsea, Bentleigh, Hampton East and Elsternwick. They seized items including methylamphetamine, forms of identification, and more allegedly stolen property. A 32-year-old Chelsea woman was among those arrested. She was charged with handle stolen goods and possess proceeds of crime, and was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 2 February next year. The other arrested people were from Elsternwick, Hampton East, Oakleigh South, Brighton, Bentleigh East, Cheltenham, and Clayton South. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Rix said “we’ve arrested ten people who are believed to be linked to significant drug and firearm offending, as well as being linked to other crimes such as burglaries, thefts and deception offences.” “We know this type of offending continues to be a significant concern for members of our community and we want to reassure everyone that police will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle and disrupt groups which seek to cause harm,” he said. “By disrupting crime syndicates in the south eastern suburbs, we hope to see a flow on effect in the community with a reduction in street and drug-related crime.”
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Wilcox as they were being conducted to their seats by the chairman of the committee (Mr M. Brady), the band struck up “For they are jolly good fellows”. The people rising and joining in with fine effect. After refreshments had been served Cr Oates took charge of the proceedings, and the guests were escorted to the stage, where valedictory speeches and presentations were made. Rev. E. P. Macfarlane (Anglican), said he was pleased to be present to testify to the profound respect in which Mr and Mrs Wilcox were held by all classes of the community. They had been excellent citizens, and Frankston was sorry to lose them. The present splendid gathering of friends and well-wishers, including the leading citizens of the town, was an eloquent testimony of the respect felt for the departing guests. The rev. gentleman spoke as a citizen, and one who had known the Gregory family for many years. (Cheers.) Mrs Wilcox, as a member of that family had a splendid example set her by the late Mrs Gregory, than whom Frankston never had a greater friend and benefactor. The speaker referred to Mrs Wilcox’s work on behalf of public movements, wherein her great energy and organising ability had proved invaluable. Mr Wilcox was a man of great geniality, and was also largely identified with the public life of the town. He had done much to advance the commercial prosperity of Frankston and the district could not afford to lose him. Mr and Mrs Wilcox would carry
Compiled by Cameron McCullough LAST Monday night the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall was crowded with friends and well-wishers who assembled to say farewell to Mr and Mrs A. G. Wilcox. The popularity of the guests was testified to by the large and representative attendance, accounted for by the fact that during a long residence in Frankston both Mr and Mrs Wilcox have proved admirable citizens in every way. The hall was beautifully decorated. Friends from the country had supplied an abundance of wattle blossom, and with palms and other pot plants loaned by Mr A. Bailey of the Frankston Nurseries, a very fine effect was secured. Balloons of various colors hung from the ceiling and added to the picturesqueness of the scene. The Frankston Brass Band was in attendance under the leadership Mr Blaskett, and the inspiriting music supplied sent the proceedings along with a live swing. Dancing interspersed with songs and other items made an attractive programme. Mr Fairnie’s songs, with Miss Kimlin at the piano were greatly appreciated while Sergeant Finn in his clog dance turns, met with a most enthusiastic reception. The catering arrangements were supervised by Mrs C. Dalman, VicePresident of the Wattle Club and this lady is to be complimented on the completeness of the arrangements in this connection. The guests on arrival to the hall were met by members of the committee, and
with them the love and affection of all who knew them well, while everyone joined in wishing them every prosperity, health and happiness in their new home. (Cheers.) Mr H. Vicars spoke on behalf of the R.S.S.I.L.A. and the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee, Mr Wilcox having been president of both organisations. Mr Vicars knew from personal observation that both Mr and Mrs Wilcox had worked extremely hard in the interests of the soldiers, and it was entirely due to the initiative of Mr Wilcox that a sum of over £300 was recently raised for the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Fund. (Cheers). Mr H. Gamble, as vice-president of the Frankston Horticultural and Agricultural Association, referred with regret to the departure of Mr Wilcox, who as treasurer of the Association, had proved such a valuable member. He was always keen to improve the status of the annual shows, and had been instrumental is increasing the value of prizes, notably in the horse sections. The vacancy caused by his departure would be hard to fill. Mrs Wilcox had proved an invaluable member of the Wattle Club, and in other ways had always assisted local movements for the public good (Applause). Councillor W. J. Oates, on behalf of the public, presented Mr and Mrs Wilcox with a wallet of notes. He voiced the general regret felt at their departure, and trusted that they would soon “make their pile,” and return to Frankston to reside for the rest of their lives. Mr Wilcox had served his country in
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road to Frankston the first mishap occurred through the motor getting bogged, but with the assistance of the neighbors the car was extricated and enabled to proceed on its way. *** Heard in the Train Probably the Council will soon be approaching the ratepayers, asking for permission to purchase the turnout at the Frankston gas works. Recent events seem to point that way. Will the Frankston Gas Co. deny that its present plant is incapable of supplying the necessary power to effectively light Frankston? It’s engine power last season could not generate sufficient electricity for all needs. This season 500 additional units are required for lighting alone, still there are upwards of 100 residences waiting for current. And yet some people are reported as holding the view that it would be a difficult matter to prove that the company has not fulfilled the conditions of its contract! A less difficult proposition would be for a half-dozen long-suffering householders to stand out and absolutely refuse to pay on the grounds that they never received the light for which the company charged them. The new owner of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Frankston, has a small army of workmen at present engaged in renovating the premises. He intends expending something like £2000 on improvements and additions. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 June 1920
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Let junior NPL season begin SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie WHILE other sports announce a season shutdown soccer looks set for a season reboot this weekend. Three local clubs– Langwarrin, Mornington and Peninsula Strikers – will host junior NPL matches during a bumper double header involving under-13, under-14, under-15 and under-16 teams playing on Saturday and Sunday. In an interview on Football Out West Show last week FV’s Football Operations Manager Will Hastie gave every indication that the state governing body remained committed to a return to competition. He confirmed FV’s preference for a 16-game senior season and the expectation that “largely the competition structures will stay intact” meaning that most leagues should comprise 12 teams. The first phase of the season will see teams playing each other over 11 rounds before splitting into a top half and bottom half and playing another five rounds against teams in their half of the league. “If every team plays each other once we’ll consider that a bona fide season in 2020,” Hastie said. He also suggested that the season would extend into October. “Some people might have seen the announcement that cricket and AFL put out in relation to an extended use of facilities for AFL into the early part of October,” he added. “We’ll be announcing something similar which will get us into that early October window and that will enable us to play four to six weeks longer than we would normally have played.” FV’s Senior Executive Manager Business Ser-
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Flashback to March: Action from the round 6 under-15 NPL clash at Centenary Park between Peninsula Strikers and Langwarrin with the visitors winning 2-0. Picture: Steve Schreck
vices, Matt Green, has been working with Sport and Recreation Victoria, Cricket Victoria and local government to arrange extended use of facilities. It’s expected that FV will announce details of season length, composition of leagues and promotion guidelines this week. The state body’s confidence that the season will get underway was in stark contrast to local AFL and netball after AFL South East (AFLSE) announced the decision last weekend to cancel all official football and netball competitions across the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League
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(MPNFL). The AFL South East media release said, in part: “At a meeting … between AFLSE and MPNFL club presidents, a decision was reached to cancel competitions encompassing seniors, reserves and under 19 football and all grades of netball. “Concerns raised by senior football clubs included financial sustainability, player numbers, the additional burden on volunteers, management of social-distancing protocols and an inability to raise much-needed funding through gate takings, canteen, and bar sales.” While these concerns are shared by many local soccer clubs they were preparing to play while doing their best to meet the strict biosecurity protocols updated by FV last week. The aspect of self-regulation underpins the protocols and has prompted Frankston Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor to ponder an interesting scenario. “It’s a joint responsibility for clubs to assess players on arrival and for the individual to selfassess so everyone will be relying on each other,” he said. “But it’s a system that is open to abuse. “What would happen if a club refused entry to the star player in the opposition team based on a made-up belief that they could have COVID-19 symptoms? “The rules are that anyone presenting with these symptoms should be immediately isolated before being sent home.” Nevertheless Taylor is keen for the season to commence and remains confident that Pines can have a big year. “I think we need to have a season because of all the doom and gloom we’ve had.
“I’ve got a good squad with lots of depth and the way things are shaping I think this season is pretty much a free hit for every club.” He says the impact of Pines’ four Fijian internationals has been immense. “You can just see the way players have reacted at training. “Everyone has lifted because there’s so much competition for places.” Taylor and a number of support staff were joined by the Fijian imports last Saturday at Monterey Reserve as Pines’ all abilities program was launched. Local federal MP Peta Murphy joined in the Come and Try session as did ex-professional players Bobby McGuinness and Russell Athersych and Pines will host another all abilities session this Saturday at 10am. Meanwhile Mornington’s clubrooms will remain closed on Saturday when it hosts Berwick City in their junior NPL clashes however the canteen at Dallas Brooks Park will be open. “We are going to be very cautious on our first weekend back whilst we work through the challenges of COVID-19 and make sure we are adhering to all the (biosecurity) requirements,” club president Matt Cameron said. Langwarrin was likely to have its canteen open but is working through health department guidelines while Strikers were not in a position to open the canteen as we went to press. “At this stage the only thing that will be open is a toilet or two, the referees’ room and the physio room,” Strikers vice-president Steve Schreck confirmed. Here are this weekend’s junior NPL fixtures: SATURDAY: Mornington v Berwick City, Dallas Brooks Park (U13s 9.30am, U14s 11am, U15s 12.30pm, U16s 2.30pm); Peninsula Strikers v Dandenong City, Centenary Park (U13s 10am, U14s 11.30am, U15s 1pm, U16s 2.40pm); Oakleigh Cannons v Langwarrin, Jack Edwards Reserve (U13s 10.10am, U14s 11.20am, U15s 12.45pm, U16s 2.45pm). SUNDAY: Langwarrin v Kingston City, Lawton Park (U13s 9am, U14s 10.30am, U15s 10.30am, U16s 12pm), Peninsula Strikers v Glen Eira, Centenary Park (U13s 10am, U14s 11.30am, U15s 1pm, U16s 2.40pm), Gippsland FC v Mornington, Latrobe City Sports Stadium (U13s 9.45am, U14s 11.05am, U15s 2pm, U16s 12.25pm).
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Felicia tops off remarkable comeback HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou TRAINER Dean Binaisse has topped off a remarkable comeback with a three-year-old filly that was twice recommended to be put down following an unsuccessful knee operation last year. Following a breakthrough victory at Caulfield on Saturday 28 June, Binaisse explained the long journey taken to get Felicia back to not only full health but to be competitive in city class races after the ownership group were told to expect the worst. The former Matthew Seyers-trained Felicia was unbeaten as a two-year-old in Adelaide winning twice by a combined margin of more than eight lengths before suffering a bone chip in the knee. While she went to a clinic to have it removed, a secondary infection worsened the joint with the leg showing little response to any treatment. Despite two veterinary clinics of the opinion to put the filly down, Ribblesdale Stud’s Brooke Barker insisted otherwise. Further scans and operations, pushed by Barker, saw the filly start to show improvement with Barker also providing rehab for Felicia on her farm before heading to Binaisse’s property in Mornington to utilise his water walker. Binaisse said “this horse wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for [Brooke]”. “She was the one who dug her toes in and wouldn’t let them put her down,” he said. “The people at Golden Plains (Animal Hospital) did a super job on operating on her again. “It’s taken a long time, but with the water walker and the beach program that we’ve got, that’s what has nursed her back to health and got her to racing. The owners came into this with no expectations, and we’ve managed to get five runs in this preparation and she’s going to the
Defying the odds: The Dean Binaisse-trained Felicia wins by four lengths at Caulfield on Saturday 28 June. Picture: Supplied
paddock perfectly sound.” Felicia made her return to the racetrack in the $120,000 VOBIS Gold Dash in April where she managed to finish half-of-a-length away in third. The gutsy filly had another three starts resulting in a fifth, third and second placing in town before scoring her first win back on Saturday in the three-year-old fillies handicap. Binaisse said there’s also been plenty of quirks that have needed to be worked out before returning the filly to the races.
“She came to us with some ordinary habits,” he said. “She was hard to ride, she had to be loaded last and they struggled to get her into the mounting yard. “But that’s where the lead pony ‘Elvis’ comes into it. “[Felicia] wouldn’t even roll in the sandroll without him but now she’s become attached to him. He keeps her happy in the roll, he does a lot of her work with her at the beach and even leads her out onto the track on the mornings that
we take her there. “The beach was a pretty big thing for [Felicia’s] recovery but again, without Elvis, we wouldn’t have achieved what we have so far. That’s just the extent you’ve got to do to keep horses happy.” Felicia will now go out to spell at the stud to “thicken up and mature” before coming back to target some black-type mares races if the tracks remain wet.
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As President of Greenways Village Resident’s Committee, I am delighted to have this opportunity on their behalf to say thank you from each and every resident for the happy, selfless, dedicated and professional manner in which we have been cared for during these weeks of isolation. From day one of isolation, Lesley and her team immediately swung into action to implement systems for our safety, health and benefit. For example, pick up and delivery service from our local chemist to the village, and then hand delivered to our units. Inward mail hand delivered to our door by the staff and a drop off box at the front door for outgoing mail each day. The same process for parcels.
With the restaurant closed, it was converted to a packing line for food deliveries five days a week. Frozen meals were available from our kiosk for the weekend. The kiosk was expanded and restocked to become an old-fashioned General Store for so many of us. Payment was achieved by a simple process of direct debit with a weekly invoice. All this has been achieved by the staff whilst still performing all their normal tasks, which were not easy under isolation. A mere thank you is totally insufficient to portray our gratitude to all the staff here at Greenways, but I am hopeful that in the very near future we will find a way to totally embarrass Lesley, our very special manager and her staff, with a gesture of our gratitude!
Brian Casey
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There are Seven Reasons why Greenways is the best Village for Us Retirees 1. You make us safe in ways we would not think of, so we have far less stress, and do not have to think about the situation. 2. Your honesty makes you trustworthy, and we know you have our best interests at heart. 3. You looked for ways to relieve days at home without social contact, so you created residents’ stories and jokes for us to have a laugh.
To Lesley, Sandra, Lee, and all our wonderful Staff at Greenways.
4. You made it easy for us to have mail, chemist, food, and essentials available by arranging delivery and payment (delivered to 130 residents despite the weather conditions). 5. We always have after hours help if needed.
Thank you for the way you covered with door to door delivery of all our daily needs during our recent lockdown.
6. You made contact easy with a table at the front of the office door for drop offs such as mail and scripts.
Much also appreciated the constant notices with information and updates.
7. You encouraged us to ring each other; a resident we may not know or have much contact with.
“How Glad am I that I moved into Greenways”
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