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Treadmill challenge Better deal call for to help kids in need ‘small business’
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THE inaugural 12 hour treadmill challenge will take place this weekend to raise money for children with lifethreatening conditions. Participants who take part will run or walk in a bid to raise $20,000 for the Very Special Kids charity. The challenge is a joint effort by CORE24 health clubs and Rotary Club Frankston Sunrise. The challenge will kick off at 8am on Sunday 20 October. CORE24 at 313 Nepean Highway Frankston will host the day. Entry to the day will be a gold coin donation. Entrants can train at the facilities and use the gym, pool, spa, sauna, and infrared sauna with all proceeds going towards the charity. For more information or to sign up contact Donelle at core24ea@corehealth.com.au or 9781 4755. Donations at vsk.grassrootz.com/ rotary-frankston-sunrise-12-hr-treadmill-challenge/core24-health-clubs-1
Senior’s festival underway FRANKSTON’s seniors festival is in full swing again this year. The month long festival is set to run until the end of October. Over the course of the month, over 100 activities and events will be on offer to local seniors. Walking groups, gardening, cooking, Zumba, and craft sessions are among the many things to do during the month.
The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “there are feel good workshops, cultural guided walks, art tours, afternoon teas, an expo from the University of the Third Age, movers active classes, a Ballam Park Homestead tour and so much more.” “At the library there will be many workshops and talks being held also such as a virtual tour of Graceland, a talk by Maribel Steel author of Blind-
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ness for Beginners and a workshop on how to book a holiday online,” he said. “The whole idea of having such a fantastically packed calendar of events is to encourage over 65’s to stay active and healthy and be connected members of our community.” View the full program at https:// www.frankston.vic.gov.au or by visiting a council customer service centre.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is being urged to be a “small business friendly council” by joining 18 municipalities that have signed a charter with the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC). Agreeing to sign the charter and would see the shire partner with the VSBC to “provide small businesses with the support they need to run their businesses”. The suggestion for the shire to sign up comes from the business-backed Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP.) "Small businesses are the heartbeat of the peninsula economy and deserve the support of the local council in their work providing jobs, services and a crucial economic contribution to our community," C4MP president Bruce Billson said. The former MP for Dunkley and federal small business minister, said signing the charter would commit the shire to “create a more positive and encouraging enterprise environment for local businesses”. Municipalities to have already signed the charter include Frankston, Casey and Kingston. Signing the charter, will see the shire pledge to: n Pay small businesses within 30 days; n Support local businesses in managing the impacts of infrastructure projects; n Streamline the approval process when starting a business; and n Help set up and support local business networks. Keith Platt
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Rosebud’s poster girl revs up for Rockfest By Tony Healey FOR Sandi Horne, it’s all about cars. Not just your ordinary cars but souped up classic Hot Rods, muscle cars and dragsters. Not something that one might associate with this glamorous mother of two girls. Not just a pretty face, Sandi’s love of classic cars has forged a lifestyle career that sees her travel the country working at motoring events, festivals and car shows, usually as an MC or host. Sandi’s passion and unbounding enthusiasm for classic cars is due mainly to her parents. “They both enjoyed modifying cars and Hot Rods including Austin Healey, Jaguar and early model Holden cars and as a youngster I knew this was something I really wanted to do too.” The MC, promo, Pin Up model and brand ambassador was encouraged by her father to study accountancy and on completing her course found employment in the automotive industry. “I just love cars and made sure that my work as an accountant was in the auto industry just so I could get nearer to cars, any cars!” Sandi said. After having kids and always owning Hot Rods Sandi was often pulled in the direction of filming by friends on Channel 31 and was consequently offered jobs to MC and host automotive events around Australia. Sandi is also the presenter of YouTube channel’s regular automotive-related Greased n’ Grassed entertainment show ad-libbing her way interviewing likeminded owners, event organisers and classic car enthusiasts. When hosting shows Sandi dresses as a
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vintage ‘50s Pin Up girl and has graced the front covers of many Hot Rod and auto magazines, filmed commercials and has a large following on her social media pages. Sandi is a massive streetcar machine and hot rods enthusiast and is hands on with her three 1932 Fords, each one unique. “One is named High Maintenance and my other Blown Ford Roadster has undergone work to ready it for the road.” Sandi is the Poster Girl for the 2019 Rosebud Foreshore Rockfest that will be held 14-17 November. She is also MC for Saturday evening’s two-hour Super Cruise to be held on a closed section of Point
Nepean Road, Rosebud and the Show ‘n Shine Classic Car show on the Village Green on Sunday. “I love what I do and the work-life balance with my two daughters and building my Hot Rods is just perfect, she said.” Rosebud’s Foreshore Rockfest is held over four days, from the 14 – 17 of November 2019. The festival is a fun celebration of all things of the 50’s and 60’s including; classic cars and hot rods, rock’n’roll music and dancing, Elvis beach party, rockabilly bands, along with retro markets, food trucks, vintage games,
carnival rides and much more! For more information on the Foreshore Rockfest 2019 event program, visit: www.foreshorerockfest.com.au Book Online: www.Moshtix.com.au/ ForeshoreRockfest