NEWS DESK
Reilly to share writing stories BEST-SELLING author Matthew Reilly will speak to Frankston Library members on Zoom this week. The novelist, who penned the Scarecrow and Jack West series, will talk from Los Angeles at 6pm on 2 December. He will be speaking about his new book The Two Lost Mountains. Other library events this week include talks with author Laura Greaves and Darry Fraser. On 3 December, Ms Greaves will share her collection of stories about elderly dogs doing extraordinary things. Ms Fraser will speak to library members on 4 December about her new book, an adventure romance set
in 19th century Victoria. In the book, a woman and private detective get caught up in a quest to discover her identity. Visit library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ whatson to book.
AUTHOR Matthew Reilly. Picture: Supplied
BELVEDERE Bowls Club President Kevin McCormack and member Jan Oakman. Picture: Supplied
Bowls club set for facelift WORKS will get underway soon on a $1.2 million redevelopment of the Belvedere Bowls Club. Council awarded a contract for the works last month. The existing office building will be demolished and the clubroom will be extended to allow space for a new storeroom, bar, cleaner’s room, match committee room, entry foyer, and office. The kitchen will also be refurbished, and the car park will be al-
tered. Belvedere Bowls Club currently caters for just under 200 members. Board member and groundskeeper Rod Atherton said the refurbishment “will be fantastic”. “Bowling is popular and this will provide room for future growth,” he said. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “restrictions have meant that many residents, particularly our senior resi-
dents, have been unable to socialise or remain active over the past eight months. “The Belvedere bowlers love their sport and use the three greens for competition four days a week during Pennant season and three days a week during the off season. It’s great to know that not only will members once again be able to take to the green, they’ll also have a new clubhouse to be proud of.”
Frankston Times
1 December 2020
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