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Fridge for the disadvantaged Tea with MP
on 4 August. For more information on the organisation visit www.donationchain.org.au
FRANKSTON charities have set up a new program to help feed people experiencing disadvantage. Donation Chain Inc in partnership with Theodora’s Cheerful Givers have established the free fridge program. People can donate drinks and fruit into the fridge, which will then be passed onto people experiencing disadvantage. The fridge is currently set up at 1/12 Govan Street in Seaford. It will be a rotating program. Donation Chain has also recently helped fund Gapfed cafe owners Paula and Greg to hire a rough sleeper. The man has been working in the kitchen cleaning since February. The charity says it has been a great success. Donation Chain Inc’s AGM will be held online on Google Meets at 8pm THE redeveloped intersection of Skye Road and McClelland Drive. Picture: Supplied.
Give new roundabout a spin WORK has been completed on the intersection of Skye Road and McClelland Drive in Langwarrin. The roundabout was upgraded at the intersection. The works cost just over $520,000, funded through Frankston ratepayers and the federal government. They were completed earlier this month. Frankston councillor Steven Hughes said “the pavement at the
roundabout and sections further along Skye Road were previously identified as needing maintenance under council’s road renewal program – so council took the opportunity to combine the two components under one project, both renewing the road and improving safety at this busy intersection.” “These $340,000 works funded by council include renewal of the road
IT’S morning tea time. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy will host six morning teas for people over age 66 in the next two months. COVID-19 restrictions permitting, the events will be held in Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Mount Eliza, Seaford, and Frankston. “There has never been a more important time for us to stay connected as a community and enjoy each other’s company as we continue to face the coronavirus pandemic,” Ms Murphy said. “Older residents play such an important role in our local community. Their experience and wisdom is highly valued and these morning teas are a terrific way to acknowledge that”. For more information call Peta Murphy’s office on 9781 2333.
DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy at a morning tea with local resident Betty. Picture: Supplied
pavement and asphalt surfacing as part of road safety improvements at the intersection. “Council made submissions and received $180,180 under the Blackspot Program to fund the roundabout upgrade. These works include the realignment of the kerb and channel including modification of splitter islands and central roundabout.”
INVEST FRANKSTON POP-UP PROGRAM Monday 5 JulyFriday 30 July
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The IF Pop-Up Program is an urban renewal project designed to activate vacant properties in Frankston’s city centre by offering short term tenures to creatives, makers and entrepreneurs to bring their inspired small business ideas to life.
Lisiting should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.
The program will initially launch in Clyde Street Mall as a pilot program, where short term tenancies are available for temporary lease. This arrangement occurs using a month-to-month, rent-free license agreement, with the pop-up business covering the costs of outgoings..
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