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Mount Eliza’s effervescent reality TV star Gamble Breaux continues to surprise and delight with her many and varied talents. This firm favourite from the international smash hit series The Real Housewives of Melbourne has quietly launched her own product range called The Seaside Collection and released a single titled This Time, with Taxiride’s Jason Singh.

Gamble Breaux has teamed up with Taxiride’s Jason Singh on her debut single, This Time.

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A rising singing star before the age of 20, Gamble stepped away from the microphone at a young age after she started to lose her hearing and consequently her pitch. It was devastating.

“When I was a young woman, my life’s direction took a massive detour. My singing career was going well. I was a signed singer/songwriter with Warner Chapel Music. I had plenty of studio time under my belt and I wasn’t even 20 yet. It came as quite a shock when I started losing my hearing. It was due to otosclerosis,” she revealed on her website.

“Although I had surgery to fix the condition, I never trusted my hearing until now. If you can’t hear, you can’t pitch. It broke my heart.”

In an interview with Mornington Peninsula Magazine, this bubbly ‘Melbourne housewife’ described by producers as “quirky” and one who “definitely marches to the beat of her own drum” said producing and releasing This Time was a dream come true.

“I didn’t sing for 20 years,’’ Gamble said. “Rick (her husband, Dr Rick Wolfe) was always encouraging me to get up and he bought me these incredible hearing aids that elevated my hearing to a bionic level.”

So, with her confidence restored, she spent a year learning how to sing again.

And she did it right here on the Peninsula, in secret. “I would sneak out once a week to meet up with Carolyn Waddell,” Gamble explained. “There’s really good talent on the Mornington Peninsula.”

Her debut performance at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre in February was for an audience of one - Rick, for their anniversary. Gamble stepped on to the stage and sang This Time. “I cry almost every time I try to sing it,” she said.

“It has given me new life. Jason Singh and Lukether Batterbury are the most brilliant producers.”

Gamble’s first single and accompanying video clip have rocketed up the music charts and she has already recorded a second single, yet to be released. “I’ve put down the vocals to it,” she said. “The second one is even better.”

As for whether we will see her on the next season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Gamble is understandably coy. “It depends if I’m invited back,” she declares, explaining she is prevented from discussing upcoming productions.

When it comes to life on the Peninsula, this pocket rocket couldn’t be happier.

“The Mornington Peninsula is the most beautiful place on the planet in summer,” she says, revealing she takes a break here in January and finds it hard to get her motor running again.

This Time with Jason Singh is available on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube download it and boost Gamble’s single into Australia’s top 40! *The Seaside Collection is a collection of fabulous things Gamble has found while shopping for her wardrobe. She launched it privately without RHOMelbourne fanfare. View The Seaside Collection and find links to This Time at gamblebreaux.com

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Jordan joins The Babes Project Toorak leading the way in STEM She’s used to being in the spotlight as a model, advocate and wife to AFL player Gary Ablett Jr and now Jordan Ablett is using her profile to help empower pregnant women and new mums.

Jordan, who grew up on the Peninsula, has become an ambassador for The Babes Project and it was fittingly announced on International Women’s Day. She will help shine a spotlight on the importance of support for pregnant women and new mums, many of them in Frankston and surrounding areas. It’s a natural progression for the former school youth worker, teacher’s aide and support person for students with different abilities.

The Babes Project is a Croydon-based not-for-profit crisis pregnancy support service that is heavily active in Frankston and the Peninsula. In 2016, founder and managing director Helen Parker and her team opened the doors to the Frankston Pregnancy Support Centre at 9 O’Grady Ave. Jordan, who now lives in Geelong after her husband was traded back to the Cats from the Gold Coast Suns last year, hopes to be able to help change lives for the better. “I’m so excited to be entrusted with such an amazing responsibility. I absolutely love the heart behind The Babes Project and I can see the genuine love and passion that the team has for the mamas they work with every day.”

Jordan first heard about The Babes Project last year when she volunteered to fill a Christmas gift box for a new mother as part of the annual Christmas Love Appeal. Founded and operated by mothers for mothers, The Babes Project delivers free perinatal care at its pregnancy support centres in Croydon and Frankston.

Trained staff and volunteers provide emotional support, parenting advice, essential baby supplies and connections to other health services in a safe and nurturing environment. More at thebabesproject.com Jordan Ablett is on Instagram @jordan_ablett.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - known as STEM - is everywhere. It shapes our everyday lives and is critical to jobs in the future. It is estimated that in the next decade 75 per cent of jobs in the fastest-growing industries will require skills in STEM. To ensure the experiences and needs of women are represented in studies and in the design of products and services, it is essential that we inspire more women to participate in STEM. A recent study

by Monash University found that girls in single-sex schools are more likely to study chemistry, advanced mathematics and physics when compared to their co-ed counterparts. Recognising this, Toorak College is leading the way with its new and innovative

Science and Technology Centre.

Construction of the Centre will begin this month, featuring six biology, physics and chemistry super laboratories, a DIGI zone for coding and engineering, open learning areas and University-style lecture facilities, an entrepreneur pop-up space, collaborative learning spaces and an outside science courtyard and laboratory.

Last month the School welcomed Sir Gustav Nossal and Professor Anne Kelso as special guest speakers at the Science and Technology Centre Gala Evening.

“It was an honour and a privilege to have Sir Gustav Nossal join us,” says Principal Mrs Kristy Kendall. “His keynote speech celebrated four Australian superstars of STEM - Professor Suzanne Cory, Professor Fiona Stanley, Professor Michelle Simmons and Professor Elizabeth Blackburn. I couldn’t help but be inspired by his stories of female success and his plea to us as educators to focus on the fun of Science.

“We know our new Science and Technology Centre will shine a spotlight on scientific thinking, ensuring our students are equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to be ready for a lifetime of experimentation and understanding.”

Toorak College is proud that so many graduates have gone on to become Professors, Research Fellows, Engineers, Scientists, IT Specialists and Mathematicians.

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Year 5 is an exciting time to join us at Woodleigh School. With a second stream of students starting at our Minimbah and Penbank campuses, classes move into the Year 5/6 Homesteads with new zeal and energy for learning.

On the outside, our Homesteads are beautifully designed buildings; purpose built, collaborative learning spaces. But the heart of Homestead is community. A community of students who are empowered to step up, to lead by example and thrive in their development as confident, insightful, and compassionate young people.

We express our trust and confidence in students through the responsibilities we give them. Year 5 and 6 students are guided and encouraged to develop skills that allow them to monitor, manage and direct their own learning. Students engage in a diverse program of activities designed to educate them about the world in which they live and how they can make a positive contribution to their community.

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And they have fun along the way! From Canberra to Beswick in the NT, Wilsons Prom to Sweetwater Creek, Woodleigh students enjoy all the benefits of exploring in nature together, embedding friendships and taking time out to reflect on and appreciate the little things.

Woodleigh students come together for cross-campus activities; whole-school musicals, cultural days, festivals, sports, excursions, peer-teaching activities and lessons spent in the Wildlife Reserve. Students get to know their way around each campus, meet other teachers, experience the environment at the Senior Campus, and ignite their excitement for the years of learning that lie ahead.

By the time students arrive for their first day of Year 7, they are confident and comfortable. With a smooth transition and academic continuity, they are ready to hit the ground running.

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Dedicated barely skims the surface when describing this 30-year-old Rosebud Paralympian. Heath Davidson doesn’t stop and won’t stop.

He’s training six days a week, and we’re sure he’d sneak in a Sunday session if he could - a training session, that is. There’s no alcohol in sight now he’s in full training mode after winning the quad wheelchair doubles final with his tennis partner, friend and mentor Dylan Alcott at the 2018 Australian Open.

“I celebrated with friends for a few days,” says Heath. “There were a few cheeky beers, but now I’m back to training again.”

The next goal? Well it’s “goals” – plural. There are a few competitions in the US before he heads to the Korean Open, then Japan and the European tour for the World Team Cup in the Netherlands.

“Dylan and I won it two years ago, and we can’t wait to do Australia proud by winning it again. But Wimbledon is the big one. It will be an honour to wear all white for the first time. I just have to keep training hard and get results.”

Heath played as a junior for four years from the age of 14 before taking time off to “enjoy my 20s”.

He returned to the sport to win gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and took out the 2016 ITF World Team Cup in Tokyo with Dylan.

“I didn’t know if I’d be good enough to go back to it. Ultimately, I was

scared to go back and fail – but I finally took the chance and the results have spoken for themselves.”

Heath has also developed a passion for motivational speaking, inspiring those with disabilities to get into sport – something he felt was lacking when he was a junior.

“Knowing that I can help someone, that’s awesome. I kind of say, ‘If I

can do it, well, so can you’.”

Taking part in a show-and-tell for wheelchair-bound schoolboy Sonny, 6, and his classmates was something Heath described as an honour. “I want to normalise disabilities, and if it gets him happy then I’m more than happy to do it.”

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Peninsula Grammar recruits netball champ as head coach Peninsula Grammar has appointed former England and Tactix coach Sue Hawkins as its Head Coach of Netball.

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Ms Hawkins helped Australia to victory in the 1983 Netball World Cup and coached England to the 2011 World Cup before taking the reins of the New Zealand franchise for three years in the ANZ Championship. She is a member of the International Netball Federation Coaching Advisory Panel and was appointed Netball Australia’s first

high-performance manager in 1999.

“My aim is to create a challenging, inclusive, professional highperformance program, one that will motivate our players and coaches to be better tomorrow than they were today,” she said of her new role.

“It is critical that this program has a balance between performance, recovery loading and fun. I am teacher trained so am thrilled to be returning to school to work with the students at Peninsula Grammar.”

Principal Stuart Johnston said Ms

Hawkins’ appointment clearly demonstrates the school’s commitment to a first-class sports program. “We know that the best coaches get the most out of their players, and Ms Hawkins’ career to date shows her dedication both professionally and personally to her team members drives them to excel.”

Peninsula Grammar’s Director of Sport, Shona Middleton, said Ms Hawkins would be an invaluable addition to the school’s elite development coaching team.

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A 20-year friendship between Helen James, of Frankston, and Lisa Schefman, of Langwarrin, has blossomed into an Instagram account and blog called Mama loves to share. They talk to Kate Sears.

What inspired you guys to start @mamalovestoshare?

HELEN: We were pregnant with our first children at the same time, so we would constantly text each other with questions, comments, funny stories, things we were worried or unsure about. We always joked that we should start a blog so other people could read about how crazy our lives were too. It took a couple of years but by the time our second babies were born we were ready to take the plunge.

Why do you think people resonate with what you post?

LISA: We are very different people. She’s cool, calm and collected and I’m none of those things. I’m anxious, crazy and neurotic. People can relate to both of us.

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100 per cent real. We don’t have time to perfectly edit our photos or filter our words - although sometimes we probably should. We just literally brain dump what is going on in our minds that day, the good, the bad and the ugly. I think mums appreciate that, they can relate to what we are saying and they can have a laugh with us knowing they’re not alone in this exhausting world of motherhood. We also try and give back to our followers - we share recipes, tips and tricks when it comes to kids, local attractions, ideas for family outings.

What’s the best part about the blog?

HELEN: Well, aside from working with your best friend every day, for me it has to be reading the messages we get from other mums when a particular blog or post resonates with them. Running a blog is hard work. It’s self-funded, long hours, but when we read that we have helped someone with one of our tips, or even just given them a laugh knowing there are other mums going through the same stuff as them, it makes it all worth it knowing that not only are we having fun, we are also helping others at the same time.

What do you love most about where you live?

HELEN: Frankston has such amazing facilities for families to utilise - the parks and gardens, beaches, swimming pools, playgrounds, cafes, and restaurants. The best thing is everything is only a few minutes’ drive away and most of the places we love visiting are free so you can always pop somewhere spontaneously.

LISA: We’ve lived here our whole lives; what’s not to love? Frankston is always evolving, it has everything we need right here and it’s smack bang in the middle of the

Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne.

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First she gave us Wombat - the Mornington Peninsula’s first 100 per cent vegan café and store in Dromana.

Now Rebecca Ettridge has opened an animal rescue sanctuary and she’s using proceeds from her landmark cruelty-free business to fund it.

When customers tuck into anything from the menu at Wombat Café & Store, they are helping save animals from death row. It’s a unique, feel-good vibe around here. Rebecca’s 32ha sanctuary in regional Victoria is called Plumfield Farm.

A couple of years ago, walking her rescue lamb Albie and three dogs past a vacant shop front on Boundary Rd, wondering what was to come, this café owner who, along with her mother, Shelle Hepburn, founded and later sold Wild Yam Health Food Store in Mordialloc, was inspired. “People really connected with Albie in the park, and as a vegan I thought to myself I want to have even more of an impact. I decided to create the Peninsula’s first vegan café - against the advice of many of my friends. People said the Peninsula wasn’t ready for it and said Dromana was the wrong location, especially Boundary Rd where you’re off the main road and away from the highway action.”

So Rebecca did what she does best - she took the wellmeaning advice on board and went against it. “I love being told that I can’t or shouldn’t do something,” she smiled.

Now well into her second year, Rebecca employs an allvegan team of 11 and Wombat Café & Store is thriving.

She stumbled on the “dream” farm last year amid the chaos of building the new business and went for it. She has 34 sheep and a family of cows, pigs, horses and chickens, all given a second chance at life.

Rebecca has also contributed to a ground-breaking new animal rights documentary, released last month, titled Dominion. “I think this is going to be a game changer in terms of animal rights. People watch footage of animal cruelty and think it’s happening elsewhere, but this is Australian footage.”

And, to set the record straight, the business name Wombat has nothing to do with the animal. “Wombat is actually the name of my favourite mountain bike trail, which is right across the road.”

For more on Plumfield Farm, check out Wombat Cafe on Instagram. There’s now a second 100 per cent vegan cafe on the Mornington Peninsula with a third due to open shortly. It seems the wave has begun.

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A CHAT WITH MACEY WEHNER

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Macey Wehner is an up-and-coming Tyabb-based jewellery designer. Though trained in urban Melbourne, Macey creates stunning silver pieces inspired by the natural environment of Frankston and the Peninsula.

Where did your passion for design begin?

Being creative has always been a passion of mine. As I grew older and explored different hands-on classes during my school years, it became apparent that my strengths and skills lay somewhere in the design field. I’ve always enjoyed creating things that are a little left of centre, controversial, and strange.

Do you see a difference between city style and Peninsula style?

To me, the Peninsula holds an organic element which is captured in art, landscapes, architecture and, of course, jewellery. ‘Simplicity’, ‘coarse’, ‘edgy’, ‘texture’ and ‘natural’ are a few words I would use to describe Peninsula jewellery.

Melbourne holds pieces with sleek lines, thickness, angles and boldness, much like the environment in which they’re created, but what city style is to me could be interpreted completely differently by someone else.

Why do you love where you live and how does it inspire your work?

Growing up on the Peninsula has been a large influence on my jewellery making. Going to local markets such as Frankston, Mornington and Rosebud was a family outing I always looked forward to. Now this has come full circle and I get to enjoy it as a stall-holder. The soft edge of a wave hitting the shore, the unevenness of life, the rawness of emotions, and the boldness in a personality can all be seen and experienced in my jewellery and how I design my pieces. To some this may be hard to understand, but I try to put a little piece of myself and my environment in every jewellery piece I make.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

The Arthurs Seat Eagle has taken bronze in the New Tourism Business category at the 2017 Australian Tourism Awards.

The popular Peninsula tourist attraction automatically qualified for February’s awards after winning gold at last November’s Victorian Tourism Awards, and its latest success has delighted chief executive Chris Kearney, who attended the national awards ceremony in Perth.

“We are very proud of receiving the bronze award amongst such impressive competition,” Chris said.

“Winning this award places the Eagle amongst the top attractions in the country and gives us a great base to develop further. The awards acknowledge excellence in tourism and winning this will inspire our team to continue to deliver world-class experiences to guests visiting the

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Eagle and the Mornington Peninsula region.”

WA’s Swan River Seaplanes took out the gold award in the New Tourism Business category, with Hobart’s MACq 01 Hotel winning silver.

The Arthurs Seat Eagle lets you enjoy an eagle eye’s view of Arthurs Seat State Park, Port Phillip Bay and the Peninsula within the safety and comfort of a contemporary gondola cabin. There are 34 gondolas that make the 26-minute round trip from the Base Station in Dromana to the Summit Station at the top of Arthurs Seat, and each comfortably holds up to eight guests.

Arthurs Seat State Park is home to a diverse range of native animals, including kangaroos, koalas, powerful owls and, of course, the wedge-tailed eagle.

Return-trip tickets cost $24 for adults and $15 for children aged 4-16, with children under 4 admitted free. Booking in advance is not required. For more information on Arthurs Seat Eagle, phone 5987 0600 or visit aseagle.com.au

The Hastings Community Hub is getting crafty this month with the Western Port Craft Expo in full swing. Come along to view a wide range of fabulous creations and to participate in a selection of information-based sessions where you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into works of craft.

The Western Port Craft Expo showcases the amazing works of inspired artisans from the Western Port area and across the Peninsula. There’ll be craft demonstrations and ‘have a go’ sessions, plus all stallholders are encouraged to work at their craft to create crafting conversations with other enthusiasts.

Over the past six years, expo exhibits have included spinning, saori weaving, rug and paper making, leatherwork, spoon carving and millinery. This year there’ll be three talks given on Indigenous crafts, Japanese weaving and English paper piecing too.

There’ll be two-hour workshops where you can learn leatherwork, mono-printing and book-carving (book places at wpcraftexpo.com). It’s open from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 14, so mark it on your calendar. Proceeds raised go to the restoration and continued maintenance of the small brick chapel in the Hastings Uniting Church grounds.

So, calling all crafters – come and chat about beading, leatherworking, knitting, patchwork, quilting, gemstones, lace-making, card making … the list goes on. You’re only limited by your imagination and there’s plenty of that at this annual crafting expo. You can purchase some of the exciting works on show as well.

It’s time to get crafty!

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In Conversation Casual chats with Peninsula people

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Maitland Street Interiors owner Sarah Elshaug spent her weekends and holidays riding horses on her parents’ 22ha farm in Balnarring as a kid. Fast-forward to present day and this interior design creative continues the tradition with her own daughters. Oh, and there’s some chatting with cows too! Here’s a snapshot.

The Elsie & Hugo collection of limited photographic prints is so cute. How and when was the idea conceived?

I’ve always had a passion for nature and love being surrounded by animals.

Through my work in interiors I get to create beautiful internal environments for my clients. It was a natural progression for me to use photography to bring these two loves together.

Any problems getting your subjects smiling for the camera? How long did the shoot go on for?

It took a lot of patience. I spent an entire afternoon in the paddock that day but loved every minute of it. The cows were content and not bothered with me getting up close for the perfect angle.

What do you love so much about cows?

They have their own unique character traits and individuality in their markings and body shape. They also have very gentle, soft eyes and cute fluffy ears.

Their ability to ‘talk’ to each other is also very sweet.

Where can readers get their hands on these gorgeous interior style statements?

We’re excited to have Elsie + Hugo ranged exclusively by The Interiors Assembly. All Elsie + Hugo prints are limited editions and available to purchase in three sizes at theinteriorsassembly.com.au/collections/ elsie-hugo.

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What’s next on the photographic agenda? More animals?

Following the success of the portraits of Elsie, Hugo, Molly and Levi, I’ll be releasing a new series featuring other cows from the herd and this season’s new calves. Mum and Dad’s alpacas Cecil and Cedric may make an appearance too.

What was your favourite thing to do as a child in Balnarring?

We grew up riding horses and eventing with Hastings Pony Club until we were 21, competing at the PCAV State Championships and Royal Melbourne Show. My first job as a teenager was at Marmaduke’s Deli in Balnarring and I learnt to drive bumping around the paddocks in Dad’s old Holden Commodore. We spent endless summers swimming at Merricks Beach or Mills Beach in Mornington. All of it was great.

Describe an ideal weekend away with your own children at the farm.

I’m happiest at the farm with my own girls (Jessica, 9, and Ebony, 6) and spending time with Mum and Dad and my brother and his family. The girls have taken up my love of horse riding. They enjoy bonfires after a day moving and feeding the cows, riding on the quad bike and making cubbies in the hay. In summer we spend hours on the beach fossicking for shells and sea glass and then pop in to see Jill at the Red Hill Baker in Balnarring for a treat. We love visiting the Enchanted Maze, Main Ridge Dairy and Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm.

Favourite thing to do or place to go on the Peninsula?

We put on our walking shoes on the weekend and adventure along the Red Hill Rail Trail from the Station Ground Recreation Reserve up along the ridge to Red Hill. Then a coffee at the Epicurean café before returning back down the trail.

It’s perfect for viewing the Peninsula’s rolling hills, the sea and breathing in the fresh country air.

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Sixty years ago the Rosebud community gathered on Jetty Rd to watch World Chief Guide Lady Baden-Powell open the Rosebud Girl Guide Hall. It was, by all accounts, a significant celebration. Earlier this year - on Sunday, February 25 - the community gathered at the same location, this time to mark the diamond jubilee of this iconic building.

On a prominent double block at the corner of Jetty Rd and Morgan St, it is one of only a few Girl Guide halls in the country not on council-owned land. Both the land and building are owned by the Girl Guides Association of Victoria and Rosebud is home to one of the longestrunning Girl Guide units in Australia - it was registered in 1931. At the 60th anniversary, current and past Girl Guides, Leaders, dignitaries and others gathered to celebrate a significant part of Rosebud’s history.

This world-wide movement, which exists to build confident, self-respecting, responsible community members, is as fresh today as it was when the hall was opened. Mornington Peninsula Girl Guides volunteer district manager and Seawinds Community Hub chief executive Heather Barton explains: “In essence, yes, it’s as fresh today as it ever was and that’s because it’s girl-driven. If the girls aren’t involved in designing and implementing the program then the units generally don’t survive.”

It is also about values. “Parents are looking for something that’s values-driven and that’s what we’ve always stood for. Girl Guides sets girls up for life,” Ms Barton says.

Those who gathered at the reunion and high tea heard how Lady Baden-Powell visited Rosebud on November 26, 1958, to open the building during a visit from the UK. “On the Saturday when I was setting up I put the DVD of the opening on and burst into tears because you could see these people carrying children in calipers, obviously with polio,” Ms Barton says. “They were placing them on groundsheets at the front of the hall where the opening was to take place so the children could be part of it. You don’t realise how far we’ve come in such a short time. It’s really quite something.”

When organisers put word out about the planned reunion, the “jungle drums” led them to the daughter of Eddie Brady, who helped plan and build the hall. To Ms Barton’s delight, Maureen Marshall (nee Brady) accepted an invitation to speak and to help cut the anniversary cake.

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The hall is, Ms Barton explains, now heritage listed and continues to be used almost daily by Guides as well as other community groups. Endless fundraising has been held over the years to pay for its ongoing maintenance.

“Over the past 60 years, a great many people have been involved in getting the hall established and in continuing to operate it as a community resource. This celebration gave us an opportunity to acknowledge the support of the whole community and thank those involved.”

Rosebud Girl Guides currently has three units – ages 5-7, 7-11 (juniors) and 11-14 (seniors). The programs include outdoor education, environmental education, leadership, service, craft and more. “Parents want their daughters to broaden their horizons in a safe environment,” Ms Barton says.

Girl Guides Victoria is connected globally to more than 10 million members in 150 countries through Girl Guides Australia, which is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. More at guidesvic.org.au

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Mount Eliza celebrates safer school trips The Mount Eliza Primary School community is celebrating after winning a long battle to improve safety around school pick-up and drop-off times.

Families are now able to safely drop off and collect their children thanks to a new asphalt carpark on Canadian Bay Rd, with space for at least 40 vehicles. The Federal Government invested $280,000 in the project and Mornington Peninsula Shire contributed $70,000.

It’s a development that Room to Move steering committee chairwoman Claire Sullivan described as a reminder “not to underestimate our individual capacity to create change for the better”.

“For decades, parents at Mount Eliza Primary School have complained about the congestion,” Ms Sullivan said. “A school newsletter from June 1972 refers to the problem at the time. A number of problems have confounded the chaos

that has occurred during drop-off and pick-up times. These issues include the fact that the school remains uncapped and unzoned. It is a school where an 80km/h, six-lane highway was not originally intended to be later built around it.”

The carpark was opened on March 2.

“During the election campaign, (Dunkley federal Liberal MP) Chris Crewther was the only candidate who took the time to listen and understand the issue of concern,” Ms Sullivan said. “With his pledge of funds at the time, and the support of his voters, the local parent community have come to benefit from his tireless efforts to see this venture come to fruition.”

Mornington state Liberal MP David Morris described the carpark as a significant win for the school community. “This carpark is vital for the safety of drivers, parents and students of the schools in Mount Eliza, in particular Mount Eliza Primary School,” Mr Morris said. “It will also ease congestion on Nepean Highway during school pick-up and drop-off times.”

Dunkley federal Liberal MP Chris Crewther (second from right) opens the new carpark in Mount Eliza with representatives from Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mount Eliza Primary School and Room to Move. Photo: supplied

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Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport.

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wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale.

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BY KATE SEARS A lemon. A rust bucket. A pile of junk.

And more than 150 other similarly rundown shitboxes will be hitting the road on May 19 from Brisbane to hopefully finish in Darwin on May 25 for the Shitbox Rally 2018, raising money for cancer research.

Representing the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston City for the 3800km trip is Team Funsize - electrician Josh Carlson, plumber Sam Tyson and their $250 Hyundai Excel.

When - not if - your shitbox breaks down, it’s up to your team and your buddy group of six other teams to rally together to fix it. If that’s an impossible feat, the volunteer support crews with qualified mechanics will help you attempt to get your car over the line. Cars that make it are auctioned off, with all the money going to the Cancer Council.

“The rally isn’t actually a race; rather, it’s a challenge to achieve the unthinkable,” said Sam. “Sam does a lot of four-wheel driving and we both do a lot of trips into the bush to trail bike ride and four-wheel drive,” said Josh. “But I think it will be a bit different in a 2WD hatchback Hyundai.”

Since the first event in 2010, the Shitbox Rally has raised $11.9 million for cancer research. Sam and Josh would love to raise $10,000 to add to the 2018 tally. You can follow their progress on Instagram @team.funsize or donate or become a sponsor by visiting donate18.shitboxrally. com.au/fun-size

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No one does customer service in the tyre and automotive industry quite like The Tyre Place in Mornington.

The team members at this boutique business put the personal touch into everything they do. That’s because this is a genuine family-owned and operated business!

Andrew, wife Sandy and their son Jake work together at The Tyre Place. Theirs is a friendly approach where customers are put at ease and welcomed with a smile when they arrive for a car service or a tyre change.

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office is a hit with female clients and with parents. “It can be quite intimidating for women to come into a workshop,” she explains. “We get a lot of dads booking their daughters in and a lot of them ask if I’m going to be here when they come in.”

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Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is a beautiful 98ha nature reserve just three minutes’ drive from the Frankston CBD, and with three walking tracks it’s ideal for a nice leisurely stroll, a jog, cycle, photography session or even just a chance to reconnect with nature.

This little hidden gem in Frankston South has now been fully opened for the first time in 97 years for everybody to appreciate. It’s the ideal escape for quiet recreational activities and to discover the enormous variety of wildlife in the area. It’s home to more than 300 species of native plants and animals, including growling grass frogs, echidnas, bluetongue lizards and blue-billed ducks.

In keeping with the objective of protecting the reserve’s conservation values, public facilities including toilets, rubbish bins and barbecues are not provided. Given this, dogs, paddling, swimming and fishing also aren’t permitted in the reserve. However, it’s open 365 days a year and boasts 24-hour pedestrian access from multiple access points, and vehicles can enter the carpark via an automatic gate seven days a week during daylight hours. So why not set up a picnic next to the billabong and settle back with a good book - you’ll be in heaven.

Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is at Jeremy Way (off Lawson Ave) in Frankston South. For more information and a map, visit parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/frankston-n.f.r.

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It’s family first at Pier 10 Restaurant and Cellar Door in Shoreham. Stuart and Renee Baker have just welcomed their second daughter into their family’s fold and life’s taken an even busier turn.

Nights are short with a newborn, a twoyear-old and a successful business to run, but these two Mornington Peninsula residents are taking it in their sleepdeprived stride. Sure, the hours may muddle and the days be hard to track, but welcoming baby Zoe Prue Baker has been a joy. Renee explains.

“She was born on January 30. I was lucky - the labour was short, and I had a natural delivery. Things can become tricky with two little ones when you’re on your own.

Stuart has been great. He’s been spending more time at home, although Zoe and Mia – her sister – are so well behaved while he is around. The trouble starts when he’s not

there,” she laughs.

The Bakers met 12 years ago while Renee was singing at Pier 10. They’ve been married for five. Renee is an instrumentals teacher (voice) and loves singing nursery rhymes to the girls. Little Zoe is up every two or three hours for a feed.

“Yep, this ‘no sleep’ thing is unusual,” says Stuart. “But she’s beautiful. There’s three of them now (Renee, Mia and Zoe). I haven’t got a chance!” he laughs.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine would like to congratulate the Bakers on the new addition to their family. If you’re looking for a place where loved ones can get together and unwind, head on down to Shoreham’s Pier 10 Restaurant and Cellar Door, where the food, wine and outdoor ambience spells extended relations. It’s the perfect spot for all kinds of celebrations. Cheers!

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Cornwall to Victoria by fishing lugger When seven Cornish fishermen decided to try their luck during the Victorian gold rush, the first idea for raising the money for fares was to sell their boat - a fishing lugger called the Mystery.

The captain, however, had another idea - sail it all the way to Victoria. Departing from Cornwall on November 18, 1854, the fishermen sailed the 21,900km to Melbourne, arriving on March 14, 1855. None of them found a fortune and five returned home, but the other two settled here.

A replica named the Spirit of Mystery was built in 2008, and an adventurer called Pete Goss sailed her over the same route. Skippered by Pete and crewed by his brother Andy, his brother-in-law Mark Maidment and his 14-yearold son Eliot, the Spirit of Mystery left Cornwall on October 20, 2008, and arrived at Melbourne on March 9, 2009. A fortnight was spent in Cape Town, which meant the Spirit of Mystery was a little more than a week longer at sea than the Mystery.

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Spirit of Mystery shows the traditional rig using two lugsails and a foresail. The black flag with a white cross is the flag of Cornwall.

seconds. The voyage was delayed after Mark had one of his legs badly broken when the lugger was struck by a huge wave south of Kangaroo Island, and the vessel made for Portland so he could be taken to hospital.

The replica was rigged in the same way as the original, and although an engine was fitted, it was used on the voyage only to take Mark into Portland. Navigation was by the sun and stars, but a satellite tracking device made it possible for the progress of the Spirit of Mystery to be followed on the internet.

An interesting YouTube video provides some idea of the huge waves encountered and shows views of the accommodation below decks. More information and photographs can be found on the internet.

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Aerial is a tabby cat who hit the jackpot when she came to stay with Mornington’s Davina Currie. Davina owns and operates the dramatically different exercise hub Pole & Aerial Divas, and the notorious Aerial, who likes to perch with her paws on the front desk and survey the scene like a meerkat, seems to be in for the long haul. Davina explains.

“She did wander off at the beginning of last November and everyone was in tears because we thought we’d

lost her for ever. My clients love her. As soon as they come in for a session they ask, ‘Where’s Aerial?’ I tell them she’ll be out in a minute – like she’s making some huge entrance.

Sometimes she hides in between the roller door and the curtain where she’s warm and cosy in winter.

Other times she’s flat out on the front desk staring through the window while she waits for the next person to come in. She likes to disappear and then at other times she likes to make sure she’s seen. She’s such a diva.”

One of Davina’s students found the tortoiseshell tabby and brought her into class. The rest is history.

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Davina still has no idea where Aerial disappeared to last November, but she does remember when she came back. She continues.

“Our students were in the middle of presenting their showcase and she just walked back in out of nowhere. She was different.

Before she went away, she wasn’t very affectionate.

Since her return, she follows me everywhere and loves a cuddle. She loves the music and I’ve caught her trying to jump up the poles - but they’re too slippery for her.”

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Michael Robertson has been playing the bagpipes since he was seven, and at 73 there’s no sign of him stopping.

“As soon as I started playing I was hooked,” Michael says. “Nothing else would distract me. My father was a talented musician and encouraged our whole family to take up a musical instrument. To entertain ourselves in the simpler times we’d all sit around the radio and play our instruments together or attend concerts.”

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Rats of Tobruk Memorial Pipe Band in Melbourne, the youngest of its 24 members. Performing every weekend became the norm as the band graced such events as the Royal Melbourne Show and the Good Friday Appeal and performed at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and various competitions.

“It was a lot of work but I can look back now and tell you that it was a wonderful part of my life. We all knew each other so well, and the seniors would look out for me and even pick me up for the events. I tell my students that you can never master the bagpipes. It’s a very challenging

instrument. You either like them or hate them.”

Michael keeps his skills sharp by practising regularly and playing at weddings, funerals and events. He even got the privilege of leading the Hastings branch of the RSL during the 2017 Anzac Day march in Hastings. He’s played for charity and inspired his students in Lakes Entrance so much that they began their own band.

You can catch Michael at this year’s Dawn Service at the Crib Point Cenotaph. “Playing on Anzac Day always sends a shiver up my spine. It makes me realise how fortunate we are right now here in Australia.”

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Full STEAM ahead at Dromana College Dromana College students are enjoying a unique experience in STEAM education thanks to the provision of state-of-the-art digital and systems technology in the newly refurbished technology centre.

STEAM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that removes the traditional barriers separating the five disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. When these fields are brought together, more meaningful learning can take place.

STEAM integrates these subjects into real-world learning experiences. Since 2015, students have participated in an annual STEAM Immersion Day where they undertake workshops with scientists, designers, innovators and artists and work collaboratively to produce innovative designed solutions. They also take part in the weekly STEAM Club, use 3D printers and laser cutters, and are involved in the annual HPV (HumanPowered Vehicle) Challenge.

They attend various science programs both inside and outside the school, including interacting with zoologists, zookeepers and their animals while learning about biodiversity and conservation;

using modern gene technology in a specialist scientific laboratory setting at Melbourne’s Gene Technology Access Centre; and using technology to monitor ecosystems on the Peninsula.

STEAM students are also given the opportunity to attend a space camp in the US, spending 13 days touring and working in NASA space facilities, learning leadership and teamwork skills, flying space shuttle simulators and scuba diving at the Advanced Space Academy. They also spend time living and training as an astronaut pilot or mission specialist with students from all over the world at the US Space and Rocket Center in Alabama, and visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, having lunch with an astronaut and seeing the space shuttle Atlantis and Apollo Saturn V rocket.

They go behind the scenes at the Epcot and Magic Kingdom theme parks and MGM Hollywood Studios at Disneyworld and learn about the properties of motion physics and the evolution of technology through Disney’s Youth Education Series (Y.E.S) science programs.

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Facial rejuvenation with cosmetic acupuncture

BY LIZ ROGERS

The luxury Wellness Retreat at Woodman Estate (pictured left) now offers cosmetic acupuncture as part of an already impressive list of sensational spa treatments to have you looking and feeling your beautiful best. Doctor of Chinese medicine Stephanie Burke offers a natural, gentle alternative to some of the other cosmetic treatments on the market with outstanding results - and there’s no downtime, red-raw skin or puffiness associated with the procedure.

Working to revitalise and invigorate your skin from within, Stephanie uses the best quality Japanese round tipped fine needles to target areas of the face. This is a pain-free beauty solution that softens, lifts and firms the skin by activating the meridians and ch’i (energy flow or life force) to reveal your inner glow. Motor points are targeted in the facial muscles to relax tight muscles and instruct loose muscles to tighten up to lift and tone.

Collagen and elastin production is encouraged to soften

lines and increase density to areas of the face that have lost volume. Nutrient-rich blood circulation is activated to oxygenate the facial tissue and skin. Combine all these things and you have a facial rejuvenation system that over time reinvigorates tired, dull or acne-scarred skin.

An initial cosmetic acupuncture consultation with Stephanie includes a skin assessment, facial acupuncture and body acupuncture treatment for 90 minutes. Return appointments will continue to restore and renew your skin and maintain its optimum condition from within.

The Woodman Estate Wellness Retreat offers a wide range of stress-relieving massage, facial and body/skin revitalisation packages. Cosmetic acupuncture cements this premium wellness retreat’s capabilities to deliver all things beauty to Peninsula people. Call today to reactivate your skin and to enjoy some well-deserved beauty-based escape.

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The Woodman Estate Farmer’s Produce Lunch presents the highest quality local produce, artisan cheeses, estate-made terrines and cuisine. This modern twist on the traditional ploughman’s lunch is complemented by our award winning Woodman Estate Fine Foods preserves and condiments. Perfect for enjoying and sharing with family and friends.

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R E J U V E NAT E YO U R S K I N NAT U R A L LY. Cosmetic acupuncture is a safe, gentle and natural facial rejuvenation treatment to enhance your beauty and wellbeing.Our programs can assist in softening lines and wrinkles, lifting sagging and increasing firmness.

In addition, treatments can assist in eliminating blemishes and acne while boosting blood circulation and creating glowing, bright and hydrated skin. It’s a treatment you’ll be happy to tell your friends about!

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Balance and flow with Rising Moon Tai chi is the most widely practised martial art in the world, its popularity stemming from its many benefits, some of which include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Studies have also shown that practising tai chi can lower blood pressure, while it promotes effective breathing and a diverse range of movement. Apart from these physical benefits, tai chi can also improve cognitive function, sleep patterns and social interaction with others.

The soft, circular movements of tai chi strengthen all parts of the body. The slow, deep breathing stimulates energy flow and promotes focus and stillness. Everyday living becomes less problematic and a sense of balance and acceptance slowly develops to encompass all aspects of daily life.

The largest tai chi school on the Peninsula, Rising Moon Tai Chi, runs a variety of

classes in Mount Martha, Mornington, Moorooduc and Merricks, suitable for those just beginning their tai chi journey through to the more experienced tai chi practitioner. Classes include Tai Chi for Arthritis, Beijing 24, Qigong and Shibashi, 32 Sword and Tai Chi for Cognitive Function. Each class focuses on the physical and cognitive benefits of this ancient form of exercise. Classes are highly individual, and they are suited to all levels of ability and experience.

It is never too late to start learning tai chi and one is never too old. New students are always welcome. There is a strong sense of camaraderie within each class and all students enjoy learning in a productive and stress-free environment.

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Tess Dempster already had an impressive resume in fashion before starting her own fashion label, Tess Alexandra, at 25. This Peninsula resident studied Bachelor of Fashion and Graphic Design at the Australian Academy of Design and interned for many local and international designers and stylists in Melbourne while she was studying. She also worked as a design assistant for a prominent Australian fashion company for three years, during which she got to travel to LA and London and work closely alongside the creative director, and her garments have featured in multiple runway shows and events and were showcased at last month’s premium fashion trade event, the Melbourne Retail Festival.

Tess launched Tess Alexandra in 2017, her signature designs encapsulating sensibility and sophistication and specialising predominantly in event playsuits and jumpsuits. In that short time, Tess Alexandra has become known for combining elements of sophisticated playfulness, innovation and elegance using unique detailing, exquisite craftsmanship and textured fabrications, with a touch of surrealism that comes from Tess’s belief in the beauty of the female form.

Remaining uniquely feminine, Tess Alexandra focuses on merging both classic and modern shapes with intricate detailing. Experimenting with fabric techniques has resulted in the creation of a harmonious juxtaposition, with Tess being heavily inspired by the beauty in building textures from fabric.

Tess Alexandra offers a full range of women’s ready to wear and made to order pieces. Tess brings an understanding and appreciation to women’s wear with her passion and aspiration toward blending art and design that defines her personal sense of style.

So what can we expect next from this innovative and highly regarded young designer? “A completely new look inspired by my own representation of the latest overseas trends; some very exciting new shapes, introducing a mix of new colours and internationally sourced fabrications.”

We can’t wait!

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First, Dermapen, also known as microneedling. Do not mistake for dermal roller. Microneedling, using an electric pen containing micro-fine sterile, disposable needles, is a paramedical treatment for triggering your skin’s own healing process, giving you younger-looking skin by stimulating your collagen. Excellent for acne scarring.

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Second, dermal fillers are often mistaken as being the same as anti-wrinkle injections. Despite both being used in facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers contain a molecule to provide volume and contouring with lifting, lasting from nine to 24 months. Anti-wrinkle injections contain a natural, purified protein made from bacteria in the laboratory, similar to the way penicillin is made from mould. These injections relax muscles which cause wrinkles, lasting two to four months.

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Third, the body. Focused fat freezing fat reduction is a unique, non-invasive cryo therapy treatment creating a vacuum to draw the fat into the handpiece, freezing fat cells and causing them to crystalise. Between 20-25 per cent of the cells are naturally disposed of through the body’s waste system over the next six to 12 weeks using Cryo Slim, the latest technology in cryo freeze therapy, requiring one treatment per area only. No discomfort while also tightening the skin in those hard to move areas. Phone 9787 7475 now for a consultation.

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some TLC, so I went looking for the only solution I know that works to get rid of cellulite. I couldn’t believe endermologie wasn’t available on the Peninsula.

Endermologie has been used all over the world for more than 30 years.

“The gentle mechanical massage reduces the appearance of cellulite and unwanted fat deposits with zero risk and no downtime. Many women believe there’s nothing they can do about cellulite and stubborn fat and often resign themselves to covering up their bodies, so there’s nothing more satisfying to me than seeing my clients get their confidence back and wearing their shorty-shorts again.”

Endermologie also delivers anti-ageing facials and is effective in the treatment of scars, post-op swelling and bruising, fluid retention, lymphedema, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, muscle spasms and delayed onset muscle soreness.

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Lasting results through hypnotherapy Eileen continues to help create the lasting results people are needing, from finally quitting smoking to never having to go on another diet to actually releasing stress and unwanted anxiety from your life.

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Habits, fears, phobias, relationship problems, children’s anxiety - Eileen can help.

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Evidence-based holistic care for you

BY LIZ ROGERS

Whole Medicine is a group of highly trained medical practitioners who supply evidence-based medical solutions and an integrative approach to holistic health care. The professional team of doctors at this forward-thinking clinic deliver longer, interactive consultations to gain a better understanding of a patient’s condition and address the underlying cause of illness.

Additional expertise in evidence-based natural medicine allows the fully qualified doctors at Whole Medicine to investigate further into a patient’s presentation to achieve long-lasting health benefits.

Over the next two months the clinic will welcome two new doctors - Dr Dilika Perera, a highly experienced GP who is moving from country Victoria to join the

team, and Dr Preveena Nair, who delivers general practice care in conjunction with her knowledge of nutritional and mindbody medicine.

A complete range of integrated services are on offer at this modern medicine clinic. Come and try The Big Health Check, a unique prevention and screening program that helps you keep track of your health and makes sure you are doing all that you can to optimise your health.

Or why not be bold and book in for one of the Whole Medicine health retreats to replenish your body, mind and soul and learn key concepts in helping you be well.

Book now for the Wise Radiant Me retreat from August 27-31 in the Yarra Valley.

Whole Medicine is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with extended hours over the Easter school holiday period.

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Kate Save is an accredited practising dietitian, exercise physiologist and co-director of Be Fit Food in Mornington.

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There has been lots of discussion around the role of gut bacteria (aka the microbiome) in weight management along with immunity and the development of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even certain cancers. So how do you nourish your gut to grow good gut bugs?

the diversity of the gut microbiome.

These good gut bacteria are essential for the production of vitamin K and also short-chain fatty acids which nourish our colon cells and can reduce the risk of certain cancers.

At Be Fit Food, we will never compromise on the ingredients in our food and we believe it is essential to have as many plant-based foods in your diet as possible each day. We include a minimum of four to 12 vegetables in every meal to ensure your gut bacteria is well nourished and flourishes to increase the chance of successful, long-term weight management.

Use the code ‘microbiome20’ in-store or online for $20 off your next order (expires May 1).

Include pre-biotic foods daily – pre-biotic foods include those with loads of dietary fibre and specifically onion, garlic, leeks, asparagus, oats, barley, apples, cocoa, flax seeds and bananas. Pre-biotic foods encourage the growth of a healthy gut microbiome.

Avoid antibiotics unless essential (under the guidance of your GP) – in the past, antibiotics were used more freely in the treatment/management of many infections given their risk was presumed to be low but unfortunately now it is believed that antibiotic treatment in childhood and adolescence can result in permanent damage to the gut microbiome.

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Mental Health Expo 2018 Hastings Community Hub 1973 Frankston Flinders Rd, Hastings

Free expo on mental illness and the NDIS One in five Australians will experience a mental illness at some stage of their life, but finding out about the support services available to them can often prove difficult. That’s where the Frankston/Peninsula Mental Health Expo 2018 can help.

First held in 2015, this free annual community expo is an invaluable source of information about all aspects of mental health. The number of people attending has more than doubled in the past three years, and its value is reflected in their comments: “Wonderful support and opportunity to acquire help needed for all”; “It is often difficult to seek or accept help. This is an excellent, warm & friendly forum to do so”; “I found there were a number of services out there that I did not know about”; “Inspiring, courageous, beautifully presented”.

The effects of mental illness such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse disorders can have an impact on all areas of a person’s life, from employment to relationships to everyday functioning. Including families and carers in the “recovery” process - in decisions and actions regarding planning, setting goals, treatment methods and so on - generally produces a better, longer term outcome for people with mental illness.

The expo will give them appropriate information about support services that might be helpful to their needs and situation.

The expo will also answer all your questions regarding the NDIS - what it is, whether you’re eligible, and how you can apply.

The expo is on Friday, April 20, from 10am-2pm at Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings. The free entry includes food and giveaways.

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Hundreds of guests gathered at the Mornington Racecourse on Wednesday, March 7, for the 2018 International Women's Day Breakfast. This year’s theme was Embracing and Celebrating Power and Growth, with guest speakers Kristen Hilton (Victoria’s Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner) and Sally Hines (chief operating officer of The Big Issue and Homes for Homes). Photos: Mornington Peninsula Magazine and supplied

The Frankston Business Network secured Nicky Johnston to be present at this year's Women Connect Luncheon on Thursday, March 8, at the Frankston Arts Centre to celebrate International Women's Day. Nicky is an artist, a primary educator, a children's book author, an illustrator, and a mother of four boys. Her books are designed to help children cope with issues such as anxiety, childhood arthritis, grief and dementia. Photos: Mornington Peninsula Magazine

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Aries: April is a mixed bag for Rams.

On the one hand it is all systems go, eyes firmly on your future goals. On the other hand, wounded healer Chiron enters your Sign calling on you to reflect on and heal any physical ailments or emotional wounds from the past.

Taurus:

Your ruling planet Venus has moved into your Zodiac Sign, heralding a boost in personal finances and matters of the heart. This is a positive month for any activity that increases your income and furthers your romantic interests. Listen to your intuition and this can be a very fortunate month.

Gemini:

Your ruling planet Mercury is Retrograde for the first half of April and so you are cautioned to think before you speak and act. Large purchases, big decisions and important communications require reflection rather than rash action.

Around April 15 you understand why there has been a need for restraint.

Cancer: April sees you keen to move

ahead with an important life plan or career goal. However, you may also feel that something or someone is blocking your path. It is time to look at the big picture. What is your true north? In other words, what gives you meaning and purpose?

Leo: April is the ideal time for Leos to

explore new frontiers. The Sun, Mercury and Uranus are all in the 9th House of your Solar Chart, indicating big ideas and broader horizons. You are unlikely to sweat the details now. Anything that invites more adventure is likely to appeal.

Virgo: Your ruling planet Mercury

is Retrograde, indicating that the start of the month is a time for reflection rather than action. In particular you are contemplating how you invest your time, energy and money. As the middle of the month passes, you are likely to make some profound changes based on your deliberations.

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Libra: Two lucky planets – Jupiter and

Venus – are in the financial sectors of your Solar Chart this month. Therefore your personal finances are likely to flourish and you may also receive a gift or news of an inheritance. Other planets are aligned in the relationship zone calling on you to consider your marital status.

Duty calls this month.

Something is playing on your mind and won’t go away. It may be connected to your relationship with a sibling, or with a neighbour. Whatever it is, the planets are aligned in a way that suggests you have a serious decision to make. Routine may bring comfort.

Fun on a budget is the name of the game during April for Archers. You can loosen the reins on your playful side but only so far. This maybe frustrating so be creative. Perhaps you have a creative project that needs your concentration. The trick is to find inexpensive ways to amuse yourself.

Three planets line up in your Zodiac Sign this month, calling on you to consider security matters.

Capricorns are usually experts on security, perhaps erring on the side of too much control. Nevertheless you are asked to double check any insecure area of your life. It is time to act with integrity.

Your connections with neighbours and siblings are highlighted now. This also includes your neighbourhood. You are likely to voice your opinions, perhaps on behalf of other people. Your views may stir up unexpected responses. Politics comes in all shapes and sizes, ranging from local to global. Local politics is the flavour of your month.

Friendships have been a recent theme for Pisceans and this month is no different. The time has come for you to seriously consider your connection with your surrounding community. Do your friends support you? The trick is to ensure that your self-esteem is strong and to have connections that uphold your hopes, dreams and wishes.

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THE BUSINESS Bianca Appleford established the Light Up Autism Foundation, was named Frankston’s 2017 Citizen of the Year and was given the honour of taking part in the Queen’s Baton Relay in February. Mornington Peninsula Magazine’s Kate Sears talks to Bianca about her projects and passion.

Tell us a little background behind the reason for establishing the foundation.

The idea was to ensure the brightest possible future and total inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in mainstream schools by providing professional support and care. It is important for teachers to have strategies to effectively engage all students with equity in the learning process.

What does the foundation do?

In collaboration with the child’s school, the foundation funds and facilitates individualised Applied Behavioural Analysis programs within the student’s school setting.

These therapeutic programs continue the work of the early intervention that children may have received prior to school.

How was your past year as Citizen of the Year?

It was a real privilege. I had the opportunity to speak with many different groups in our community and I hope that I was able to champion acceptance and understanding of ASD during this time.

What was it like being a part of the Queen’s Baton Relay?

It was an absolute thrill to participate knowing my community had selected me to do this on their behalf.

That morning I was running for my community and holding in mind all the families and children that had inspired my work past, present and future.

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What makes Dianne a suitable candidate for the Mars One mission, which seeks to establish the first permanent human settlement on the Red Planet?

She’s tenacious, a leader, team player, project manager and creative problem solver who believes nothing is insurmountable; she’s not afraid to have a dream and chase it. She developed expertise in project management, marketing and government organisations in her time with the Australian Energy Regulator, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, and GlaxoSmithKline, where she won a global marketing award and was responsible for a $1billion brand portfolio.

You’ll hear all about Dianne’s work and personal journey and how having a clear focus can lead to

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Australian astronaut and Mars One candidate Dianne McGrath will be one of the inspirational speakers at next month’s BITE Conference 2018 at Mornington Racecourse.

greatness at BITE Conference 2018, which is gearing up to the biggest and best business conference the Mornington Peninsula has ever seen.

Your ticket includes a seat in front of some of the most influential and successful business owners from Australia and beyond, all-day catering with premium meals, barista-made coffee and post-event networking drinks and finger food.

Need more reasons to attend? Take a look at biteconferencevictoria.com.au to view the full list of guest speakers and conference agenda and find out why BITECON is the single most beneficial thing you can do for your business this year.

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Finance with the ‘family’ touch

BY ANDREA KELLETT

The Mornington Peninsula has a new solution to navigating the complex world of finance.

And with a combined 30-plus years’ experience in the banking and finance industry, licensed mortgage brokers Danielle Main and Narida Arnott are about as experienced as they come.

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Are you a first home buyer, upgrading, refinancing or investing?

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The dynamic founders of Family Tree Finance, based in Mount Eliza, are applying the family touch to the world of mortgage broking. Whether you are applying for a residential loan, an investment loan, a business loan, a personal loan, car finance or a selfmanaged super fund loan, Danielle and Narida can simplify the process.

Family Tree Finance provides mortgage broking services to families, business owners and professionals, just like you. “We listen, we act and we provide solutions,” they explain. “We make the process simple and we educate and empower our clients.”

Client Amy Clarke provided this testimonial: “Family Tree Finance has saved us a bundle on our mortgage, given great advice for paying it off sooner and found a great deal on a construction loan so we can make our extension happen.”

Family Tree Finance will travel to you for a free home loan consultation and review.

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The Peninsula’s unstoppable entrepreneur Jessica Jones is on a new mission.

While publicly it’s a new direction for the founder and former owner of Soar Collective (a network connecting women in business), it’s actually a long-held dream close to her heart.

This working mother of two, supreme networker, brand builder and passionate Peninsula business woman now devotes her spare time to advocating for women’s rights and gender equality. She also continues in her familiar role with a microphone in hand as a speaker and MC. Mornington Peninsula Magazine has followed Jessica’s journey since she launched Soar Collective in May 2014.

We have also shared her sage advice via her regular column in our business pages. Having sold the business late last year, we spoke with this dynamo about what she’s doing now and her 365-day ribbon-wearing campaign.

“It’s always been there,” Jessica explains. “I’ve always been an advocate for women’s rights and gender equality ever since I was about four years old. Mum tells me one day I asked for something, and when she said to wait until Dad came home, I put my hands on my hips and said ‘Why can’t you make the decision yourself?’.” She laughs.

Since selling Soar Collective, Jessica has stepped into a realm she describes as “her purpose”. “I’m trying to work

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out the best possible way to use my energy and time to have the most positive impact,” she says. “I feel pretty lucky that we live in a country where we have freedom of speech but I think there are still not enough voices in this arena.”

On International Women’s Day, Jessica met the inspirational Tara Moss and quietly started working on a campaign to raise the profile of gender equality and women’s rights. It involves wearing an IWD ribbon every day until the next International Women’s Day and posting one statistic every day plus one call to action relating to women’s rights and gender equality. “My idea is 365 days of International Women’s Day, not just a week of events,” she explains.

Jessica will be launching her #365IWD campaign shortly and is thrilled to have the support of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, known as UN Women (National Committee Australia). Through this campaign and her passion for positive change, she intends to steam ahead as only she knows how.

For more on Jessica, visit jessicajones.com.au or connect with her on social media. More on Soar Collective at soarcollective.com

Chart your course for business success As we approach the end of the financial year, now is the time to start asking the question: are you where you want to be? Do you know where your business is heading and have a clear plan as to how you’re going to get there?

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An evening of choral delights

The Energy, Emotion & Euphoria exhibition

by Sharyn Del Giudice is a collection of contemporary seascapes and landscapes evolving from personal travels to the Mornington Peninsula, Daintree Rainforest, the Great Ocean Road and California.

By Sharyn Del Giudice Exhibition: 31 March to 27 May WhiteHill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana Ph: 5931 0146 Gallery & Café open Fri-Sun 11am - 5pm whitehillart.com.au

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Nature unfolding in a radiant display of colour and texture. Emotion and movements of life connecting and illuminated as if in a dream.

As an artist, Sharyn draws inspiration from her travels and expresses her emotions by painting scenes alive with energy and movement. She wants you to share her imagery, see the beauty and feel the energy.

“Compositions of acrylic and mixed mediums reflect my continually evolving contemporary style whilst creating the sense of a place you’d like to enter while your imagination is intrigued,” Sharyn says. “My passion for painting is defined by exploring various techniques with the use of brushes, palette knives and sponges to create light, energy, emotion, movement and texture.”

Sharyn defines her creativity by combining photography with drawing to arrive at the imagery created in her original paintings. Subject matter is nature-inspired, derived from personal experiences and infused with awe.

Energy, Emotion & Euphoria is open from 11am-5pm Friday to Sunday until May 27 at Whitehill Gallery, White Hill Rd, Dromana. Phone 5931 0146 or visit whitehillart. com.au or Sharyn’s website - artsillusion.com - for details.

It’s definitely worth visiting!

If you haven’t experienced the charisma and magic of the Australian Chamber Choir in concert, here’s your chance. On Saturday, May 12, at 7.30pm, Mornington’s Peninsula Community Theatre will host the choir as it presents Essence of the Renaissance, with works from the Italian, Spanish and English schools.

Founding director David Lawrence established the Australian Chamber Choir in 2007, and it quickly won critical acclaim in Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Poland and Switzerland, as well as in Australia. The Melbourne Observer wrote in 2007: “For the Australian Chamber Choir, an acknowledgement of a creative force that transcends faith and soars … with a devotion and assurance that is inspirational and affirming.”

With accomplished youthful members of the choir contributing, this will be an evening with dramatic touch and great promise. Tickets, which include complimentary pre-concert tastings of Bittern Estate wines, are available online at trybooking.com/360997, by phone on 9789 8392, from Farrells Bookshop in Mornington and Robinsons Bookshop in Frankston, and at the door an hour before the concert.

Saturday 12 May at 7.30pm

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An Evening of Choral Delights Australian Chamber Choir Book online at www.pmsmusic.asn.au Farrell’s Bookshop; Mornington Robinsons Bookshop; Frankston Phone 9789 8392 At the door one hour before concert.

Adult $55; Concession (Incl. Senior) $50 Student under 25 $18; School Students FREE

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TO help THOUSANDS HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS Dr Andrew McLean has always been ‘animal mad’. From his early childhood growing up in Drouin riding horses, befriending and observing any animal he could, his passion for animals continues to this day.

As much as studying zoology at university fascinated him, Andrew was always interested in the behaviour of animals.

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learning. For Andrew, this really was the beginning of a long life in horse training and research, and he is now one of the most internationally recognised equine behaviourists in the world, providing evidence-based, ethically sustainable training solutions for the equestrian world.

Andrew’s success as a horse trainer was brought to the attention of a Finnish science journalist, Helena Telkanranta, who approached Andrew to see if he felt he could have the same success with elephants. Elephant training in Asia is based on traditional methods involving brutal practices, which often lead to aggressive elephants turning on their mahouts (trainers). The mahouts need a safer way, and the elephants need a more

humane training approach.

Andrew’s deep understanding of learning theory made the adaptation to training elephants an easy one, which led Andrew and co-founder Laurie Pond to begin the Human-Elephant Learning Programs, or the H-ELP Foundation. With the backing of his foundation, which is now a registered charity, Andrew and his team travel around Asia teaching mahouts a safe and ethical system for elephant training, changing the lives of mahouts and elephants across Asia.

You can learn more about Andrew and the work of the H-ELP Foundation at the annual charity ball on June 16 at the Mornington Racecourse. Details: h-elp. org/attend-h-elp-ball/

The Human-Elephant Learning Programs 2018 Black Tie Ball Saturday 16 June 6:30-11:30pm Mornington Racecourse

Tickets $155.00

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On April 28 there is nowhere else you’d rather be. Priority One presents On The Map 2018 – a festival of local creativity showcasing the talent nestled within the Mornington Industrial Estate.

Precinct partner venues have forged a unique program of experiences, exhibitions, performances, open studios and workshops to immerse both locals and visiting friends and family in what makes the Peninsula thrive.

Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of local makers between 8.30am-4.30pm. With a plethora of open studios offering a glimpse of the design process behind the scenes, be captivated by drawing, sculpting, Indigenous art, jewellery making, furniture design and photography.

Scheduled live music, dance and street theatre will highlight some of the best inspirational creatives the area offers. Stay tuned to social media for all the program timings.

Local schools and colleges will stage musical talent and up and coming film makers will help tell the story of the event and those collaborating by documenting the day.

A roaming hop-on/hop-off bus will guide visitors through the program circuit. Or guests can drive to create their own ideal

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day out. Why not breakfast, brunch or lunch as you explore at any of the participating cafes – Pala Cibo, Commonfolk, Cafe Thirteen83 or Cyco Motorcycles Café.

The countdown begins.

Presented by Priority One and proudly supported by our sponsors: Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington Chamber of Commerce, Mornington Peninsula Brewery, Mornington Peninsula Magazine, Design by Bird, Pier Marketing, Jacobs and Lowe, Print Depot, Positive Design, Manyung Gallery Art Warehouse, Pala Cibo Cafe, Budget Car & Truck Rental, CoCo Place.

Participating partner venues: Priority One, Baluk Arts, Barefoot Gypsy Homewares, Black Spot Gallery, Cafe Thirteen83, Commonfolk, Cyco Motorcycles Cafe, Lifestiles Design Studio, Made In Japan, Manyung Gallery Art Warehouse, MPRG, Oak Hill Gallery, Obtainium Antiques & Vintage Wares, Pala Cibo Cafe, Pole & Aerial Divas, Poppy Culture, Sorrento Furniture, Southern Buoy Studios, Styro Art, The Nook Gallery & Studios, The Snake Hole.

Interested creatives welcome.

Contact: info@onthemapevents.com Visit: onthemapevents.com.au Connect: Instagram @onthemapevents Facebook @ onthemapevents2018

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Soy wax Aromatherapy & Scented candles Hand poured and crafted on the Mornington Peninsula Encased in stunning hand blown glass art by Gordon Studio Glass blowers Red Hill 0438 445 775 www.peninsuladreaming.com

Peninsula Dreaming is proud to present a Mother’s Day event to help raise money for the CSRIOapproved Dolphin Research Institute in Hastings. Working in collaboration with Gordon Studio Glass Blowers in Red Hill to create a beautiful selection of hand-blown glass candles, this talented team of innovators will donate a percentage from every candle sold from the exclusive Peninsula Colour Collection to help raise dolphin awareness.

Each candle in the range is unique and a stand-alone piece of art.

Colours are inspired by the bay, the Peninsula’s stunning sunsets, sunrises and the hinterland. The first release in the series honours the bay’s matriarch

dolphin, Esther, who is thought to have three calves of her own and can often be seen alongside other females with calves to give them support. The institute has been providing research, education and leadership for 27 years, and the money raised from candle sales will further its valued contribution to looking after such an adorable and valued species of marine life.

Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with a gift that keeps giving. Not only will you be purchasing a piece of sweet-smelling art – the scent for the fundraiser is sea mist and water lily – but you’ll be making a difference.

Peninsula Dreaming is dedicated to looking after the Peninsula’s magical

natural surrounds to ensure their longevity for future generations - all for your mum and the mums (and dads) to come.

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Thirty-nine years of artistic expression

BY LIZ ROGERS the Peninsula and throughout Australia There’s something special about the have been exhibiting their work in the first weekend in May on the Mornington wonderfully diverse offering that is Art Peninsula. For 39 years, artists from

4-6 MAY 2018 General Exhibition Sat 5 May - Sun 6 May 10am - 4pm I Tickets $5 I Children under 16 free Opening night Friday 4th May - tix available online

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Red Hill. This event for lovers of creation and those who pursue it welcomes thousands of visitors on May 4-6 to the Red Hill region, brimming with aesthetic promise.

More than 1000 artworks will be on display, with fabulous coffee, delicious fresh food and indigenous works from Whistlewood Gallery in Shoreham, all contributing to making this an unmissable event. Paintings, works on paper, sculptures, glass, ceramics and jewellery will be exhibited, while the stunning Pop Up Shop retail store will be selling giftware, fashion, homewares and jewellery.

The little ones can get their hands all arty

in the craft tent from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday with activities to thrill the most creative minds. The opening night for over 18s on Friday, May 4, includes delectable food from Red Gum BBQ and music from Peninsula-based singersongwriter Eve Ward from 7.30-10.30pm.

Tickets are $30 if bought online and $35 at the door.

Details: artredhill.com.au ART RED HILL - RED HILL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL A: 341 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill T: 5989 2321 (events co-ordinator) W: artredhill.redhillcs.vic.edu.au INSTA: @artredhill FB: @ArtRedHill

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MANYUNG GALLERY

ART WAREHOUSE An event not to be missed!

BY LIZ ROGERS and connection with the Earth. This Saturday, April 28, sees Manyung self-proclaimed driftwood, reclaimed Gallery Warehouse roll up its iron, flotsam and jetsam ‘junkie’ regularly doors to welcome you into a world travels to the Cape York Peninsula in search of objects that have lost their where hundreds of paintings and way and they all play a part in his sculptures can be viewed. A huge organic ocean-inspired sculpture, while array of differing styles, medium his graphic designed-based women on and price points can be seen, and corrugated iron and historical newspaper clippings float seductively. this generous space is the perfect A pianist will be providing the background place to view wonderfully large music to this interactive and very creative works. arts event. Enter with eyes wide open.

Many of Manyung’s artists will be passing April 28 ties in with On The Map through during the day and Red Hill artist throughout the Mornington Industrial Stuart Westle will be painting throughout Estate. the afternoon, giving you the chance to MANYUNG GALLERY - ART WAREHOUSE converse with a creator who has been A: Factory 7 & 8/35 Progress St, painting for more than 40 years.

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Discover the best kept secret of Mornington’s industrial precinct - Manyung Gallery Art Warehouse

Saturday 28th April 10am – 4.30 pm Factories 7 & 8, 35 Progress Street Mornington Factory 7 - a recycle exhibition - amazing creations featuring Charles Wilcox and other bespoke local artists Factory 8 - meet some of our local artists over music, tastings and workshops. Watch artists at work, chat with them and even join in!

Plenty of action all day suits families and art lovers Manyung Gallery Art Warehouse

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From scrapbooking to card making, stamping to kids’ crafts – if your hobby involves paper, then you do not want to miss the next Peninsula Paper Craft Fair on Saturday, April 21.

The fair is one of two held each year – the next is on Saturday, December 1 – and it was started in 2015 at the Somerville Mechanics Hall by Somerville resident

and keen paper crafter Jen. As the fair grew in size and popularity, Jen was joined by Sarah and Jo, who have helped turned the fair into what it is today.

Now at the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington, this month’s fair will include more than 20 stalls ranging

from scrapbooking to card making to mixed media. So whether you’re a keen paper crafter or just embarking on this wonderful and absorbing hobby, head along between 10am-3pm and grab a coffee from Peninsula latte ladies, a toastie from Golden Toasties and check it out. You’ll be rapt.

Main Ridge garden opens for autumn weekend

Saturday 21st April 2018, 10am - 3pm Peninsula Community Theatre 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington Entry: $5 (free entry for kids under 16)

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Akenfield Open Garden Main Ridge Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May

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A spectacular 1.2ha garden at Main Ridge will be in full autumn glory when it opens to the public next month with Open Gardens Victoria.

by successive owners.

The garden descends to Main Creek in a series of lawn terraces, creating beautiful vistas and defined and linked by tree-lined walks, hedges

Akenfield, at 237 Barkers Rd, Main Ridge, is a truly beautiful garden.

Once an apple orchard, it lies in the picturesque valley of Main Creek with a micro-climate and soil composition not dissimilar to those of Mount Macedon. The garden is blessed with stunning mature trees – among them oaks, elms, beech, eucalypts and camellias – planted over the decades

She Shell Art By Miffy creates style-statement designs and decorative creations from shells Miffy has gathered over more than three decades. Her beach, tide and coastal finds form stunning art pieces.

Miffy says none of her “old shell beauties” are rare, threatened, endangered or exotic species. “All were found embedded in dry sea kelp and collected on the tide-line, including being found deceased and embedded in the sand dunes.”

Miffy’s creations are interwoven with such items as deceased three-decade-plus-old shell beauties found collected on the tide-line, embedded in the sand dunes, dried kelp and beach rocks, scallop shells, mussel shells and oyster shells, all in the past generously donated by South Gippsland fisherman, dried sea-horses deceased when collected from the sand dunes, sea urchins, old animal bones, gorgeous sea glass in assorted colours from Mount Martha beach, beach pebbles and stones, broken pieces of abalone, polished rose gold MOP oyster wings, polished gold-lip MOP oyster discs, polished paua MOP oyster discs (previously purchased on-line through Australian Sea Shells in WA), beach seed pods, dried sea kelp and scattered sand.

There are three remaining gallery-ready pieces available for sale through Veraison Restaurant and Wine Bar in Tootgarook.

and magnificent stone steps.

Special features include small Irish knot gardens just above the house and two century-old camellia trees. A lovely arching crab apple walk leads to an intimate space with a delightful bench seat built into a curved stone retaining wall. A picking garden above the vegetable patch provides cut flowers for the house.

Akenfield is open from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 18. Details: opengardensvictoria. org.au

She Shell Art By Miffy evokes memories and the love of the sea and times spent there. Miffy’s creations will have you reminiscing on the beauty and power of the ocean and the effect it has on all of us.

SHE SHELL ART BY MIFFY M: 0400 178 635 E: miffypittaway@live.com.au W: sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com FB: facebook.com/Miffyshells INSTA: sheshellartbymiffy

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Fine detail features in new paintings of bush medicine plants from the Central Australian community of Ampilatwatja contrasting with more painterly sweeps of color by artists of other desert regions in Whistlewood’s current Autumn Salon.

“Artists of the community of Ampilatwatja made a decision some years ago to paint landscapes of the country on which their ancestral Dreaming stories sit rather than the iconography of the stories themselves,” says Whistlewood’s co-curator Susan McCulloch. “Going out on trips to the bush to collect leaves, seeds and roots to make traditional medicines and record the plants in paint is also an important part of their art.”

The result, she says, has been a literal flowering of art in the community. “The paintings are joyous, quite detailed and distinctly different to anything else in Aboriginal art. Increasingly these artists are being asked to exhibit internationally and their work has been received very popularly in the US, the UK and Europe. We’ve been working with the community for about seven years now and are delighted to be showing these just-completed works.”

Other new arrivals for the Autumn Salon include both brilliantly coloured and more softly hued paintings from the Pitjantjatjara lands of South Australia, those from the Pilbara, the central, western and eastern deserts, Utopia and Far North Queensland as well as textured ochres from the Kimberley.

The Autumn Salon runs until April 29.

AUTUMN SALON Aboriginal art and select abstract art from around Australia To April 29

PICTURED: My Country and Bush Medicine Plants,

by Julieanne Kngwarraye Morton, shows the detailed depictions of the landscape and plants of the artist’s Eastern Desert homeland.

WHISTLEWOOD | Contemporary Australian Art A: 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 11am-4pm T: 5989 8282 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au W: mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

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May 19 - June 3 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham T 03 59 898282 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 11am-4pm

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Blues at the Briars returned to Mount Martha on Saturday, February 24, proving yet again that Mornington’s premier blues festival is an event not to be missed. Photos: Tanya Taylor

The Western Port Festival took over the Hastings foreshore from February 23-25 with activities for all ages including rides, amusements, live music, food vendors, wine tastings, a street parade, a classic car show and more. Photos: Andrea Kellett

BETWEEN THE BAYS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018

Between the Bays, presented by Woodleigh School, returned on Sunday, March 18, at the school’s Penbank campus. This year’s music festival line-up featured Dan Sultan, the Baker Boy, Saat Suma, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects and Moose Jaw Rifle Club. The event promotes respect, understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture.

All proceeds support Woodleigh School’s community programs and partnerships.

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Thousands flocked to the Somerville Fruit Growers Reserve on Monday, March 12, for the 2018 Somerville Family Day. The event showcased the Somerville community and featured live entertainment, market stalls, rides, sheep shearing, pony rides, food vans and much more. Photos: Tanya Fry

arts events leisure Frankston Arts Centre held an exclusive open evening for the viewing of its new lounge and balcony area on Thursday, March 1, from 5.30-7pm. Mayor Colin Hampton, Cr Steve Toms, suppliers, media representatives, art lovers and friends of the centre celebrated with drinks from Crittenden Estate and Mornington Peninsula Brewery, delicious nibbles and finger food. All visitors thoroughly enjoyed being shown the space with its lovely view of Frankston City, taking part in a door prize raffle and seeing what’s on offer at Frankston’s newest event space.

Victoria's premier kite flying event, the Rosebud Kite Festival, burst on to the Rosebud foreshore on Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11.

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Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney are pals, chums, bosom buddies.

In this new show, they reflect on their stage careers and their life in showbiz. They sing, they dance, they reminisce - about the lows as well as the highs.

They tell backstage stories never before told and they show video footage never before seen. This true story is, in turns, moving, poignant and hilarious. As part of each performance the audience is invited to ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask.

Answers guaranteed!

The critically acclaimed and awardwinning singer, dancer, actor and all-round

entertainer Todd McKenney is best known as the controversial judge on the Channel 7 hit series Dancing with the Stars as well as for his towering performance as Peter Allen in the Australian production of The Boy From Oz. The recipient of three Lifetime Achievement Awards, three Helpmann Awards and four Green Room Awards, Nancye Hayes AM is an actor, dancer, singer, director and choreographer who began her career in My Fair Lady in 1961 and established her name in the title role in Sweet Charity in 1967.

See Bosom Buddies for yourself at Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday, May 1, at 7pm. Tickets are $27-$60 and can be booked on theFAC.com.au, in person at the centre or by calling 9784 1060.

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APRIL 2018 EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; www.morningtonrailway.org. au; 1300 767 274 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; www.mmmanglican.org.au EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.302.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu.com.au/ kung-fu-classes/womens-self-defence THURSDAY EVENINGS THRU APRIL Live Music Thursdays @ Peninsula Hot Springs The Bath House cafe comes alive with music performed by a local artist; 6.30–8.30pm; Springs Lane, Fingal; www.peninsulahotsprings.com UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 15 Lola Greeno: Cultural Jewels Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington, adults $4, cons $2, www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 22 Beauty and the Beast – The Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $32 - $42; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au UNTIL APRIL 25 Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition – Frankston Waterfront; visitfrankston.com UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 29 Play On: The Art of Sport Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington, Adults $4, Cons $2, www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Jon Campbell Exhibition – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington, 10am-5pm, www.mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 FRIDAY APRIL 6 Peninsula Home presents free outdoor movie Trolls pre-movie entertainment from 4pm, movie starts at 6.15pm, 1128 Nepean Highway, Mornington, 5981 4922, www. peninsulahome.com.au Botanika Cinema showing Shrek – A new outdoor cinema experience in Frankston, George Pentland Botanic

Gardens, 41N Williams St, Frankston, gates open 5.30pm, tix from $10, kids U5 free, www.unscenecinema.com.au

Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Informative Talks and Viewing of Stars The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, 8pm, 0419 253 252, www.mpas.asn.au Dan Sultan at Red Hill Community Pavilion 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, tix from www.musicnonthehill.com.au SATURDAY APRIL 7 Botanika Cinema showing Back to the Future – A new outdoor cinema experience in Frankston, George Pentland Botanic Gardens, 41N Williams St, Frankston, gates open 5.30pm, tix from $10, children U5 free, www. unscenecinema.com.au TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY APRIL 10-11 Ali Hill Art: 4 Painting Sessions for Kids – 3 Ibis Court, Patterson Lakes, $50 per child/session, 9am-11.30pm & 1-3.30pm, bookings essential www. alihillart.com/tues-10---wed-11april-2018, 0419 873 532 TUESDAY APRIL 10 Impact Volunteering introduction to volunteering sessions Long Room, Frankston City Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston, 10am-11am, bookings essential 9770 6492 Party in the Park 9.30am-2pm, Cruden Farm, 60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin, www.visitfrankston.com Cyber Safety Workshops for Parents - Mornington Library; Vancouver St, Mornington; 6.30-7.30pm; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 Sports by Design: School Holiday Program – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington, 10am-noon, ages 9-12, $12, www.mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 Creative Writing Workshops for Kids - Mount Martha Community House; Dominion Rd, Mount Martha; cost $30; storycraftworkshops.com.au Sports by Design: School Holiday Program – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Rd, Mornington, 10am-noon, ages 9-12, $12, www.mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

FRIDAY APRIL 13 Grass drawing with Kerrie Poliness – A family event is run by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; Fred Smith Reserve, Marine Pde, Hastings; 11am3pm; free; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Botanika Cinema showing Jumanji – A new outdoor cinema experience in Frankston, George Pentland Botanic Gardens, 41N Williams St, Frankston, gates open 5.30pm, tix from $10, children U5 free, www.unscenecinema. com.au SATURDAY APRIL 14 Western Port Craft Expo 2018 Hastings Community Hub, cnr Marine Pde & Hodgins Rd, Hastings, 10am-4pm, $5 entry, www.wpcraftexpo.com Botanika Cinema showing Dirty Dancing – A new outdoor cinema experience in Frankston, George Pentland Botanic Gardens, 41N Williams St, Frankston, gates open 5.30pm, tix from $10, children U5 free, www. unscenecinema.com.au SUNDAY APRIL 15 WoW1- Wings over Western Port 2018 - A Western Port Model Aircraft Club display; Western Port Model Aircraft Club, 360 The Esplanade, Crib Point; 10am4pm; free; wpmac.au; 0409 539 669 WEDNESDAY APRIL 18 Heritage Scanning Day at Mt Martha House - 11am-4pm; free; 5974 1288 THURSDAY APRIL 19 Dromana College Open Night – 6pm, 110 Harrisons Rd, Dromana, 5987 2805, www.dsc.vic.edu.au Australian Hearing Talk - Learn about how our hearing changes as we age and strategies to improve your communication; Mornington Library; Vancouver St, Mornington; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 FRIDAY APRIL 20 Mindfulness: Come & try a Mindfulness Session - Mornington Library; Vancouver St, Mornington; 2-3pm; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 Mental Health Expo 2018 – Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, 10am-2pm, Michelle 0400 898 044 or Mari 0424 141 243

Red Hill - Red Hill Community Park; 151 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South; service at 10.45am, assemble at Red Hill Community Park; mornpen.vic.gov.au Crib Point - Crib Point RSL; Milne St, Crib Point; march at 10.55am, assemble at the Crib Point RSL; service at 11am, assemble at Tingara Place; mornpen. vic.gov.au

The Celtic Tenors - Classical folk, Irish, Gaelic and pop favourites mixed with quick witted banter; The Frankston Arts Centre, tickets $74 - $79; artscentre. frankston.vic.gov.au

Mount Eliza - Mount Eliza Community Centre; Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza; service at 2pm, assemble at Mount Eliza Community Centre; mornpen.vic.gov.au

WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS Hastings - Hastings Foreshore; Marine Parade, Hastings; service at 5.45am, assemble at Hastings Foreshore; march at 10.45am, assemble at Hastings RSL; service at 11am, assemble at Hastings Foreshore; mornpen.vic.gov.au

THURSDAY APRIL 26 Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man - An Evening of Stories and Songs; The Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $99.90 $119.90; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au Italian Lunch & Opera by the sea – Fare Italian Cookery School, noon-3pm, $195pp, bookings limited & close May 19, www.fareitaliancookeryschool.com. au, 0422 818 922

Tyabb - Tyabb Recreation Reserve; 1580 Frankston-Flinders Rd (cnr Mornington-Tyabb Rd), Tyabb; service at 5.45am, assemble at Tyabb Recreation Reserve; mornpen.vic.gov.au

FRIDAY APRIL 27 2018 Mayoral Charity Golf Day - St Andrews Beach Golf Course, 2 Sandy Rd, Fingal; 7am-5pm; $150 golf & lunch; $50 lunch only; book mornpen.vic.gov.au

Mornington - Memorial Park; 27 Albert St, Mornington; service at 6am, assemble at Memorial Park; march at 9.45am, assemble cnr Main and Queen streets; service at 10am, assemble at Memorial Park; mornpen.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY APRIL 28 On the Map a festival celebrating

Frankston Music Festival presents Andrew Swann Jazz Trio, A Tribute to Oscar Peterson; Frankston Arts Ctr; tix $27-30; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au MONDAY APRIL 30 Living with Cancer Education Program The Bays Hospital; Vale St, Mornington; 9.45am-3pm; free; thebays. com.au TUESDAY MAY 1 Bosom Buddies Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston, 7pm, tix $27$60, www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

WED, THURSDAY, FRIDAY MAY 2-4 Woodleigh School Campus Tours – Book via website www.woodleigh.school, 5971 6100 THURSDAY MAY 3 Peninsula Grammar Presents Monash University Australian Jazz Ensemble 20 Wooralla Dve, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www.eventbrite.com.au FRIDAY MAY 4 Art Red Hill 2018 Opening Night – Red Hill Consolidated School, tickets available online www.artredhill.com.au MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

DAYTIME MUSIC + THEATRE The Australian Ballet School

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET SCHOOL Fri 18 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm A showcase of diverse works enlivened by the youth, dynamism and ambition of its future stars.

Tickets: $20

Tickets: 03 9784 1060 thefac.com.au

Fri 11 May, 11am & 6pm Cleverly adapted from the much-loved book by Roald Dahl, the story bounds off the page in a spectacular live show for the whole family.

Tickets: $25, Family(4) $95

Sun Rising: The Songs that made Memphis; The Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $40 - $44; artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au

Frankston Music Festival presents Jude Perl Let’s Hang Out; Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $27 - $30; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

Woodleigh School Information Session – 7.30pm, www.woodleigh. school, 5971 6100

Somerville - Fruit Growers Reserve; Station St, Somerville; service at 5.45am, assemble at Fruit Growers Reserve; mornpen.vic.gov.au

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SUNDAY APRIL 29 The Bel Canto Choir presents “Requiem” Opus 48 – 2.30pm, The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza, tix $25 adult, $20 concession, tix trybooking.com/320094, 9787 5383, belcantochoirmteliza. wordpress.com

Flinders - Flinders Hall; 54-56 Cook St, Flinders; service at 10am, assemble at Flinders Hall; wreath-placing service at 11am, assemble at the War Memorial; mornpen.vic.gov.au

Mornington Peninsula Food Forum – One-day forum bringing together local food growers, makers and advocates to tackle key issues and opportunities around food production on the Peninsula; Balnarring Hall; 3041 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring; 9.30am-4pm; cost $40; more at Mornington Peninsula Food Forum on Facebook

John Fleming tribute to James Taylor: Bittersweet and Low - Featuring John Fleming and a line-up of Melbourne’s best musicians; The Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $40 - $44; artscen-tre. frankston.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY-SUNDAY APRIL 28-29 Frankston Arts Centre presents an Adaptation of Dot and the Kangaroo – 27-37 Davey St, Frankston, Saturday 6pm & Sunday 11am – tix $24-$30, thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

Balnarring - Balnarring Village Shopping Centre; Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring; service at 9.30am, assemble at Balnarring Village Shopping Centre; mornpen.vic.gov.au

TUESDAY APRIL 24 Frankston Arts Centre presents Great Songs of the War Years 27-37 Davey St, Frankston, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tix $20, www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

local creativity in our industrial precinct, www.onthemap.com.au

Manyung Gallery Art Warehouse – Factories 7 & 8, 35 Progress St, Mornington, 10am-4.30pm, www. manyunggallery.com.au

Dromana - Peninsula RSL Club; 1-3 Noel St, Dromana; service at 6.15am, assemble at the Peninsula RSL Club; march at 9.15am, assemble at O’Donohue St; service at 9.40am, assemble at the Cenotaph; mornpen. vic.gov.au

Bonjour Paris! – Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Moorooduc, 11am4pm, a family friendly day showcasing French foods, lifestyle, products and all that is French

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Tue 1 May, 7pm Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney sing, dance, reminisce as they reflect on their lives in showbiz. They share the back stage stories and show video footage never before seen.

Tickets: $27 - $60

Sorrento - Sorrento Foreshore; Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento; service at 6am, assemble at Sorrento Foreshore; march at 11.30am, assemble at Ocean Beach Rd; service at noon, assemble at the Sorrento Foreshore; mornpen.vic.gov.au

SUNDAY APRIL 22 Tapestry Show - Songs of Carole King, Carly Simon, Ricky Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell; Frankston Arts Centre; tickets $25; artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

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Rye - Rye RSL; 5-11 Nelson St, Rye; service at 6am, assemble at the Rye RSL; march at 12.15pm, assemble at the Rye Pier; service at 12.35pm, assemble at the Rye RSL; morn-pen.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY–SUNDAY APRIL 21-22 BMX Australia National Series – 10am-2pm; Frankston BMX Club; 101R Old Wells Rd, Seaford

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THURSDAY APRIL 12 Cyber Safety for Adults and Seniors - Mornington Library; Vancouver St, Mornington; free but bookings essential; 10.30-11.30am; 5950 1820

SATURDAY APRIL 21 Peninsula Paper Craft Fair – Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 10am-3pm, $5 entry U16 free, www.peninsulapapercraftfair.com. au, 0414 189 948

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Sprouting in the deep south of Victoria on the Mornington Peninsula, the Chris Commerford Band moulds pop, blues, rock and roots to form a grooving sonic vessel. From acoustic singalongs to downright dirty grooves, the band offers a wide range of sculpted audio for every listener’s enjoyment.

The four-piece pays homage to the blues and, more often than not, aren’t shy to bust out a blues number. Although it may be hard to nail down a genre to this band, one thing is clear - the music is all that matters.

After two years in a beach shack-turned-studio, Chris and good friend Ian Treloar recorded and produced the Lion Head album, an eclectic catalogue of Chris’s writing over the past four years.

Joining Chris onstage is a collection of extremely adept musicians. Tearnu Graham is a bass aficionado who’s locked to the groove while delicately delivering her beautiful harmonies. John Buggy, on a multi-layered setup, proficiently lays exciting and rich textures and tones, giving each song an extra dimension. Drummer Alex Fidel glues the sound as one with his solid beats and masterful command of the groove.

Lion Head is available now on iTunes and Spotify. Don’t forget to jump on board - search ‘The Chris Commerford Band’ on Facebook and Instagram.

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FRIDAY 6 APRIL Dan Sultan - Music On The Hill 7.30pm The O’Dowd’s – Brass Razu 8.30pm Crooked Colours + Running Touch – The Grand Hotel 8pm SATURDAY 7 APRIL Rob Papp - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Cocker Happy – Frankston Hotel 7pm Sammy Owen Band – The Royal Hotel 8pm SUNDAY 8 APRIL Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Mather Fagan – Frankston City Library 1pm Andy Grant Trio – The Royal Hotel 3pm Suzette Herft – Peninsula Folk Club 5.30pm THURSDAY 12 APRIL David Spry – Peninsula Hot Springs FRIDAY 13 APRIL Gregg Dodd & The Hoodoo Men – The Seaford Hotel 8pm The Wild Violets - Brass Razu 8.30pm The Right Brothers – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 14 APRIL The Marmalade Machine – The Royal Hotel 8pm Sister Sister – Beaches 9pm SUNDAY 15 APRIL The Jump Devils – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Nat Alison Trio – The Royal Hotel 3pm THURSDAY 19 APRIL Erin Mercurio – Peninsula Hot Springs FRIDAY 20 APRIL Radio Days Orchestra - The Peninsula Jazz Club 8pm ACDC Whole Lotta Rosie – The Grand Hotel 8pm The Detonators – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm SATURDAY 21 APRIL Dan Palmara – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Soul Mates – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 22 APRIL Amadou Kalissa - Frankston City Library 1pm Jesse Valach – The Royal Hotel 3pm Marty Rose Band + Pip Joyce – Sorrento Portsea RSL THURSDAY 26 APRIL Janece Alexander & Co. – Peninsula Hot Springs FRIDAY 27 APRIL Frankston Music Festival 26 – 29 April Blues Alley – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm Simon Imrei – Brass Razu 8.30pm Rock Assault – Beaches of Mornington SATURDAY 28 APRIL James Franklin - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm The Legends of Rock Show – Frankston RSL 7pm Backyard Brew – The Royal Hotel 8pm SUNDAY 29 APRIL Jouls Boult & The Redeemers – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Dan Palamara – The Brewery 2pm

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Penny Hart sees things through to the end. When she and her husband, Graeme, bought their Shoreham property about 20 years ago, they wanted a working farm, land that gave back after all the blood, sweat and tears.

Land that paid for its dinner. Luckily neither of these Peninsula-connected people were afraid of getting their hands dirty, nor are they afraid of the endless hours it still takes to plant, nurture and reap tangible rewards.

Mother Nature likes to throw everything but the kitchen sink at you when toiling the seductive Peninsula hinterland soil, but the Harts have taken on this unforgiving mistress to relish farm gate subsisting.

“The first couple of years were spent planting the wind breaks and planning,” Penny says. “We originally bought the property as a weekender but by the third year our whole farm plan was complete and we decided to plant olives. I went to an olive conference and then planted 800 trees in one weekend. All the irrigation went in too. We had the help of family and friends. It was back-breaking work - cooking for everyone and getting the trees in. Our olive grove now consists of

1300 trees and we produce extra virgin olive oil and a variety of table olives.

“We have a deep connection with Shoreham,” continues Penny. “Graeme’s grandmother and her sister ran the local post office and used to travel to town in a horse and buggy. Only 10 of our 25 acres (four of 10ha) doesn’t produce now. Our apple and pear orchard was planted in 2010 and had its first crop in 2014. The cider (Harts Farm Bottle Fermented Apple Cider) just won three medals at the Red Hill and National Cider Shows - 325 trees later and hours of picking, crushing and bottling.”

You can see why this dialysis nurse in a previous life loves living on the land.

There’s the ibis and ducks, the cockatoos that take 10 per cent of the olive crop, goshawks and wedge-tailed eagles and two gorgeous dogs. There’s also a bed and breakfast couples’ retreat on the property and a farm gate shop that’s open on Sunday afternoons.

It is apparent that hard yakka and learning by doing seven days a week gets the job done. Sure does.

Hart’s Farm is at 300 Tucks Rd, Shoreham. Go online at hartsfarm.com. au to find out more.

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Wild Mushroom Meander...

Wine + Food Extravaganza The annual May mushroom meander will again begin within the rustic setting of T’Gallant Vineyards in Main Ridge. Ramblers will be enlightened on how to identify the different varieties of mushrooms palatable and poisonous - prevalent on the Mornington Peninsula.

Enjoy a gentle, informative saunter throughout our vineyard, unearthing the mysteries of the fungi kingdom, such as Slippery Jack, Agaricus + Pine Mushrooms and an educational viticulture

Nestled among the rolling hills of the Mornington Peninsula, T’Gallant is the home of pinot grigio in Australia. The T’Gallant story began in 1990 when it championed the planting of pinot grigio vineyards in the region. This was considered a bold move at the time; nonetheless, almost 30 years on, T’Gallant is renowned for creating a range of expressions of the now immensely popular grape variety from crisp and zingy pinot grigio styles to the rich, aromatic and luscious pinot gris – alongside a range of other wines with vibrant personalities.

The T’Gallant Cellar Door and pizzeria is located on a former apple orchard in Main Ridge. Join the lively Cellar Door team for a tasting and they can show you the differences between pinot grigio and pinot gris wines. Also available to try are sparkling moscatos and proseccos, crisp rosés and fruit-driven pinot noirs, among other foodfriendly wines.

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tap and an array of musicians perform on the verandah.

With a bustling outdoor piazza overlooking the T’Gallant Estate vineyard, wine tastings seven days a week and a mouthwatering menu, T’Gallant is the perfect place to gaze and graze on the Peninsula. It’s open for wine tastings seven days from 10am-5pm and the pizzeria is open from 11.30am-3pm mid-week and until 4pm on weekends.

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Head Chef Marco Vanuzzo will be hosting a cooking demonstration of wild mushroom ravioli whilst you experience a private wine tasting showcasing our new vintage wine.

Bookings are essential 1385 Mornington Flinders Road Main Ridge, VIC 3928 Phone (03) 5931 1300 Email info@tgallant.com.au www.tgallant.com.au Please arrive at our Cellar Door 15 minutes prior to start.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. EVERY THURSDAY Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.

EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station. Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.

SATURDAY APRIL 7 Red Hill Community Market: First Saturday of month, Sept-May, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm. Over 300 stalls fresh gourmet produce, art & craft.

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Lovely local market that benefits a great cause Rosebud West Outdoor Market: first Saturday of month 8:30am -12:30pm.

Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West Creators Market: Dromana Estate Winery, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong; 10am3pm; www.thecreatorsmarket.com.au SUNDAY APRIL 8 Rosebud Lions Club: 1st Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green7am-2pm SATURDAY APRIL 14 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; Every Second Saturday 9am1pm; market@cpch.org.au Rosebud Community School: 2nd Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month 9am-1pm, Stalls can

range from crafts, bric & brac, cakes, plants and veggies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Karingal Uniting Church: 2nd Saturday of month, 8am-1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston SUNDAY APRIL 15 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids.

Sorrento Wellbeing Market: Sorrento Community Centre, 860-868 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento; 10am-3pm; www.sublimewellbeing.com SATURDAY APRIL 21 Pearcedale Farmers Market: 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, BaxterTooradin Rd, Pearcedale Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. Emu Plains Market: Last market of the

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BY LIZ ROGERS be working on my own projects while working full-time in digital marketing.”

One of the projects close to her heart is The Charcoal Toothbrush, which came about after she was exposed to alternative ways of living in San Francisco, where the sustainable and conscious way of living movement is in full swing. “People really care about the environment there and look for ways to contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. Change is easier when you start off with one thing. That’s why I chose toothbrushes. We use them every day and they are such a disposable item. If everyone in Australia used The Charcoal Toothbrush instead of a plastic toothbrush, we could avoid putting 30 million Just a tad. plastic toothbrushes into landfill each year, and ultimately This capable creative grew up in Mount Eliza, completed into the ocean where marine life is seriously affected.” her schooling at Toorak College and now lives with her She continues. “Most dentists recommend you replace parents in Merricks. I’m interested to know what brings your toothbrush at least every three months. A Charcoal a girl back from a place where employees are ferried Toothbrush has activated charcoal-infused bristles which to work on shuttle buses and travel between three are great for detoxifying and deodorising your mouth, plus campuses underground in pods like those in the sci-fi it has a biodegradable bamboo handle which means it will film Tron. A place where workers are encouraged to stay after hours and bring their families in to eat dinner in one break down.”

Big dreams for a girl from the local ‘hood. “I’m dedicated of the 10 restaurants onsite. An office where swimming to making people aware that small changes can make big pools, convenience stalls, vending machines, mini differences. I also work in collaboration with the Ethical supermarkets, boot camp classes, free Apple products Straw Co. You’ve got to start somewhere.” and the use of road bikes for the duration of work contracts are mandatory.

Yes, we do. This forward-looking young woman cares about her Earth. Our Earth. Since its inception in 2016, Lucy laughs. “Working for Facebook was great. It’s a The Charcoal Toothbrush has helped reduce the number surreal environment, but after being there for 12 months of plastic toothbrushes going to landfill by 50,000 units.

I found I missed my friends and family so much that I wanted to come home. There’s nowhere else like the A poignant reminder to tread lightly, folks. One step at a Mornington Peninsula. I missed the sea, the people, the time. lifestyle. Maybe one day I’ll go back to Facebook – if they’ll have me – but for now I’m thrilled to be back and to THE CHARCOAL TOOTHBRUSH W: thecharcoaltoothbrush.com

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A bright red Triumph Rocket III gleams in the sun outside the striking new façade of the Paringa Estate Winery & Restaurant at Red Hill South.

Its owner is Adam Beckett, Paringa’s recently appointed head chef (left).

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With a new year comes new food trends, so to kick off 2018 we’ve listed the stand-out food movements that may surprise.

Floral flavours

Your drinks and dishes are going to bloom this season with the addition of colourful edible flowers and floral flavours. Keep an eye out for elderflower and rose flavours, especially in your mocktails and lattes.

Plant-based foods

For those wanting to cut back on meat and dairy, there will be plenty of options available, from plant-based burgers to nut milks and yoghurts. Many can be mistaken for the real thing.

Tea

Tea bars have been breaking into the market with the sales of green and other

Gut-friendly food

Fermenting, pickling and preserving foods is the way to go for 2018, allowing us all of the boundless belly benefits from kimchi and kombucha and other probiotic-packed foods and beverages. Along with the increase of gut health awareness, foods that are tummy friendly are also on the rise.

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Born in Wales, Adam started his career working with UK celebrity chef Martin Blunos at Hurst House. Adam went on to work in some other notable Michelin-starred restaurants, including Grand Hotel, Lords of Manor, and Atlantic Hotel Jersey. In 2014 Adam moved to Sydney, where he worked at Jonah’s and Quay before starting his Melbourne career at Vue de Monde and then Bacash.

“I’m very excited about joining the Paringa team,” Adam said. “With my training and experience in top restaurants in the UK and Australia,

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I think I can take the Paringa food to the next level.”

Adam’s food is exciting and full of flavour. The majority of ingredients are local. Flowers, herbs and vegetables come from the kitchen garden and nearby Mornington

herbal teas rising. It is predicted that tea will triumph over coffee in 2018 with a range of floral flavours also integrated into the mix to create specialised flavours.

Super powders

This trend is well under way and will definitely continue through 2018.

Consumers are turning to super powders such as matcha, cacao, turmeric, spirulina

Peninsula farms. Wild offerings are foraged from the Peninsula shoreline and hinterland. A Victorian potter with a Japanese influence supplies the individually crafted plates and bowls that perfectly frame Adam’s exquisitely presented courses.

and many other varieties to get their daily boost of health benefits.

Root-to-stem movement

With an ever-growing concern surrounding food waste, expect to see once-discarded parts from fruits and vegies take on a new form in your dishes.

You might see carrot tops as garnishes, pickled watermelon rinds as snacks and broccoli stems in your stir-fry.

Puffed and popped snacks

Due to new extrusion methods, you’ll surely come across popped and puffed foods such as pasta, quinoa, flavoured rice, peas and even seaweed!

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New Barmah Park now open for dinner

BY ANDREA KELLETT

The Mornington Peninsula has a new dinner venue and it’s a familiar setting with a stunning new look.

Welcome to Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door in Moorooduc.

This long-established venue with sweeping 180-degree vineyard views is under new management and it is now open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights and for breakfast and lunch every day year-round.

This is family-friendly vine-side dining a-la Mornington Peninsula style. Turn off the Moorooduc Highway, park with ease and enjoy a fully renovated, free-flowing dining space seemingly in another world.

The new-look interior features floorto-ceiling windows, leather couches by a warming wood heater, indoor and outdoor seating, a separate cellar door and an enclosed space for children to play - complete with a sandpit - while parents wine and dine the day (and evenings) away!

Husband and wife restaurant

managers David and Mary, along with French-trained Japanese chef Yoshitaka Kojima, have created a relaxed dining experience with high-quality seasonal menus. “It’s exceptional quality, with interesting flavours,” Mary explains. The autumn menu is out now.

Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door is a beautiful gathering place away from the hustle and bustle of life. Sip estate wine and gaze at the vineyard while enjoying a delicious meal. Drop in for coffee or a shared platter with a glass of wine. Connect your style.

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The annual Peninsula Picnic returned to the Mornington Racecourse with a vengeance on Saturday, March 17. This sold-out event, which showcases food, wine and live music, featured the John Butler Trio as the headline act.

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Mornington Peninsula pinot producers and wine lovers from near and far gathered by the sea at Flinders on Sunday, March 11, for the annual Peninsula Piers and Pinots, presented by the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association. The Labour Day weekend event showcased Peninsula food and wine in style.

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Deborah has always loved all things Italian. She speaks Italian, studied Italian regional cookery and was taught how to make fresh pasta by Gennaro Contaldo, one of the ‘Two Greedy Italians’ who comes from a family of pasta makers and is the mentor of Jamie Oliver.

Purchasing a resort-style house in Mount Martha with husband Rod has enabled Deborah to develop a cook together, feast together experience for guests sharing dishes that are authentic and delicious, yet simple. Lunch or dinner is then enjoyed along with a magnificent sea view.

The house had a separate self-contained apartment, which allowed the addition of Kiss Me by the Sea (luxury accommodation for two) Fare Italian Cookery School, just near Mount Martha village, provides visitors the opportunity to learn how to cook authentic Italian cuisine in a spectacular setting … and stay in luxury accommodation while doing so.

Deborah believes a passion for Italian food can bring people together regardless of their cooking ability. Beginners and good cooks alike are all welcome at the dining table by the sea.

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Mikaila Mitchell with co-owner and head chef Shane Smith.

Love the name. How did it come about?

The underlining meaning about The Girl & Bull is “fearless”. Story goes a little something like this: girl meets bull, bull charges at girl, girl stares down bull, bull is tamed. We wanted to name our own establishment with something that had a significant meaning yet was quite different. Everybody wants to stand out.

How would you describe The Girl & Bull aesthetic?

An elegant yet relaxed environment that consists of soft furnishings and chairs with modern décor that’s designed to make you feel at home in a comfortable and stylish setting.

Is this your first foray into the restaurant way of life?

Owners for the first time, yes, although we have a lifetime of experience in the hospitality industry working in a variety of venues in Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula.

We have a strong passion for high-quality, on-trend food, local beverages and exceptional service and we are thrilled to be able to execute this now in our own establishment.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Providing our guests with the best possible dining experience. We love having regulars that gradually become part of The Girl & Bull family.

Who is the chef and what’s on the menu?

Co-owner and head chef Shane Smith regularly changes

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Taking food to a new level Dromana Estate is delighted to welcome Heike as its new head chef to work with the talented team creating wonderful, tasty dishes for customers to enjoy. Originally from Germany, Heike has many years of experience in the industry and shares Dromana Estate’s passion for producing top tapas for sharing, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

Chief winemaker Peter Bauer has more than 30 years of vineyard management and winemaking experience. Dromana Estate produces premium wines with its own grapes, including pinot noir, shiraz, chardonnay, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, rosé, and blanc de blanc under the brand labels Dromana Estate, Mornington Estate, Tuerong Park and David Traeger. The estate’s new 2014 sauvignon blanc has recently been released. The café and cellar door is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am-5pm. Bookings are recommended.

On Sunday, April 22, the estate is organising Bonjour Paris!, a family day celebrating French food, lifestyle and products. Stands selling a range of French products will be open from 11am-4pm, and amazing French singer Noria Letts and Australian jazz and blues legend Bob Sedergreen perform from 1pm. Parking is free on the estate.

DROMANA ESTATE A: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong T: 5974 4400 for lunch booking W: dromanaestate.com.au

Mikaila Mitchell, The Girl & Bull, 34 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza the menu every four weeks with the exception of a few of our staple dishes. Our extensive a la carte menu is designed to cater for all ages, taste buds, occasions and dietary requirements.

What can locals expect from The Girl & Bull over winter? Are you still open seven days a week?

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introducing winter-warming dishes to the a la carte menu as well as winter lunch specials. One of the best things about our cosy restaurant over winter is that it provides a warm and relaxed feel, especially when dining by our beautiful new fireplace.

Do you live locally and if so, where do you like to spend your down-time?

We’re all based on the Mornington Peninsula. Luncheons at local venues are one of our favourite down-time activities.

What’s your favourite plate at the moment?

Tough question - as our menu is so diversified it’s difficult to name one in particular, but if I had to choose a favourite of my own I would have to say the john dory, which is being sourced out of Lakes Entrance. We are serving this with potato hash, herb emulsion, baby leeks and mussels.

What’s on the drinks list?

A wide selection of regional wines, local craft beer and cider on tap, and trendy cocktails. The list caters for all palates.

Are you available for special events?

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The White Party Beatles theme was a massive hit at Mornington Yacht Club’s annual soiree on Saturday, March 3, with an estimated 200 people attending. The social committee, Bev, Sophie and Sheryl along with others helped make the evening the success it was, while Rob, Frank, Kirstine, Sarah and the team from the Rocks served up some simply amazing food. Photos: Sonia

Tanglewood Estate in Merricks opened its doors for the Regional World’s Longest Lunch – Mornington Peninsula on Friday, March 16.

Good Neighbours, a collaborative concept of producers and makers, created a shared dining experience on the estate grounds for this sold-out Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event. Attendees enjoyed four feasting-style courses matched with wine grown on the property from Tanglewood's new vintage Ups & Downs, made by winemaker Michael Kyberd (Red Hill Estate, Tucks Ridge).

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The 90th annual Red Hill Show was held on Saturday, March 10, during the Labour Day long weekend under sunny skies at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve. The popular event was attended by thousands. Photos: Andrea Kellett

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In addition to the outstanding wines of the Peninsula, there are also an increasing number of other drinking options becoming available. Two new breweries have opened in the past couple of months, and with many cider options and an excellent distillery, local tipples are plentiful. Below are three of my favourites.

Old Apple Shed, Apple Cider $65 per case This cellar door popped up along Browns Rd at the old Tallarida Estate less than a year ago and now would have to be one of the most popular in the region. It has an excellent range of wines, but for a lot of people the real show-stopper is its range of ciders including apple, pear, strawberry and passionfruit, with apple being my favourite. In my nearly five years running a wine tour company, I have never seen a product go out the door so fast. People love this cider.

Naturally made from real apples, with a nice sweetness while still remaining crisp, these are definitely worth a look

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Bass and Flinders, Gin 10 – Wild and Spicy $98 Bass and Flinders makes a range of grape-based spirits from local shiraz and chardonnay grapes. What’s special about this is that most of the new wave of boutique gin distilleries buy in commercial ethanol then distil it again and add the botanicals. B&F does it the hard way, taking it all the way from grapes to gin by distilling multiple times. The results are amazing and you can really taste the difference it makes. My favourite in the range is the Gin 10; my wife loves Hendricks and tonic with cucumber and lime, and if I had to draw a comparison to a big brand, that would be it. Seriously enjoyable.

Mornington Peninsula Brewery Pale Ale - $72 a slab There is more competition locally in the beer stakes than ever before. A classic beer that has been around for a while but is still a favourite is Mornington Peninsula Brewery Pale Ale. It strikes a perfect balance as it has hints of that craft beer hop and fruitiness but is still very ‘sessionable’ and ‘beery’, meaning it will satisfy your craft brew enthusiast and your more traditional beer drinker. A Mornington Peninsula classic.

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Sorrento’s awardwinning Trattoria

BY LIZ ROGERS

Sorrento Trattoria is the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Italian ambience and fresh Italian flavours.

This is a place where family and friends come to express and taste, laugh and enjoy the essence of what it means to be alive and indulge in the good life.

Recently receiving the Ospitalità Italiana, an international award given from the Italian Republic through the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne and the Italian Consulate in Australia, this little slice of Italy brings the

best from both countries to create a unique coastal grazing table.

Owner, international chef, cooking instructor and author Carmela D’Amore explains. “Sorrento Trattoria combines generations of Sicilian flavours with the best Australian produce. It was great to be given the gold seal of certification and to be recognised for delivering authentic Italian hospitality. To welcome people into our restaurant with open arms and to offer delicious food made with love – this is what Sorrento Trattoria is about.”

Sorrento Trattoria’s authenticity is set in stone. Carmela and her husband, Marco, come from a long line of food experts. “Half the village came from Sicily to Australia after the Second World War,” she laughs. “Everyone opened restaurants; pizzerias and Italian bakeries. We

have three chefs and are open for dinner seven days a week and for lunch from Thursday through Sunday.”

Carmela and her family are looking forward to hosting their Sicilian Long Table event this winter, and Carmela’s second book The Heart of the Table is set to be released in June. “Magic truly begins at ‘la tavola’ (the table),” says Carmela. To sample delicious dishes like pasta alla norma, a 19th century dish from Sicily, make a booking today.

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Spirit of kinship inspires artist Melanie Hava’s paintings draw their inspiration from her Aboriginal and Austrian heritage. Raised in the Far North Queensland region, her upbringing was steeped in Aboriginal lore and her paintings reflect her spiritual connection with the tropical rainforests and the creatures of the Great Barrier Reef.

This collection is inspired by the spirit of kinship.

While growing up in the Outback, Melanie would see emus travelling through the long grasses. Occasionally, she would observe two males joining forces to protect their chicks. This banding together in kinship to feed and protect their mob echoes the way Aborigines once lived.

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Bedshed has been saying it for years and now the forward-thinking team at Bedshed Mornington are taking things to another level with their newly renovated showroom.

The doors opened on Bedshed Mornington’s new space early this year after an extensive month-long renovation in December. It’s the first major renovation since the store opened in the Peninsula Home complex more than 13 years ago.

Part-owner Alan and his staff have created a result that’s fresh, contemporary and irresistibly easy to navigate.

“Our goal was to create a more contemporary looking

store and since we’ve done the renovation we’ve had an incredible number of interior designers come in and they’re sending their clients to us so they can see how their bedrooms can look,” Alan explains. “The shop just flows better and it allows customers who don’t want to talk to a sales consultant, and a lot don’t, to work out where the mattresses that suit are located.

“The mattress display has been logically arranged so that the centre walkway models are firm, the central row are medium feel and the outside rows are softer. Customers can then more easily make a better choice. Our 60 Night Comfort Guarantee ensures the customer is not stuck with the wrong product if it turns out to be not suitable, and can re-select another model from our entire range.”

From new flooring and new carpet to new roofing, new computer systems, new phones and, of course, new displays, this is major. Bedshed Mornington means business. This locally-owned store now has an impressive

9.1m LED-lit Tempur light box – the only one of its kind. And here’s a fascinating insight into this brand TEMPUR® Material was developed by NASA in the 1970s to cushion and support astronauts during lift-off, the company states on its website. “We are the largest seller of Tempur by a miracle mile on the Peninsula and that includes Frankston,” Alan explains. “And what that does is it allows our customers to have the best opportunity to choose the right mattresses.”

Bedshed is a national bedding and bedroom furniture specialist with stores in metropolitan Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra and regionally across WA and Queensland. The Bedshed range includes such top brands as Sealy Posturepedic, Tempur, Sleepmaker and more.

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DCB’s custom-made plantation shutters are an ideal choice for thermal insulation. Open the louvres to stream light into rooms and close to insulate for a more energy-efficient home through autumn and heading into the winter months ahead.

Extremely practical, you will have excellent control of light and airflow and also peace of mind, with no cords making DCB’s plantation shutters child and pet-safe.

Adding plantation shutters across your home’s front windows can make a huge impact to your home’s façade and kerb appeal. Along with these aesthetic benefits, shutters also add sound insulation from outside road and traffic noise.

Ensure you opt for true custom-made plantation shutters like those from DCB, which are designed and hand-crafted specifically for a snug fit on your windows. DCB also has plantation shutters that are suitable for wet and high humidity areas such as bathrooms, toilets and laundries.

Check out Dollar Curtains & Blinds on Instagram for ideas on how shutters can transform your home.

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These Easter school holidays, the beautiful George Pentland Botanic Gardens in Frankston will be transformed into an open-air cinema unlike anything seen in the bayside town before.

For an outing the whole family will adore, come early to experience some amazing live local entertainment, fun activities for the kids, mouth-watering food and a bar stocked with Peninsula favorites featuring Chirping Bird wines and Red Hill Brewery and Mr Banks beers.

Part of the Frankston City Council’s event attraction scheme, the season will feature four family-favourite movies over two weeks: Shrek (Friday, April 6), Back To The Future (Saturday, April 7), Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (Friday, April 13) and Dirty Dancing (Saturday, April 14).

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Clean and green Mount Martha BERG – the Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group - wants to see Mount Martha Village plastic bag-free! This dedicated group of more than 400 ecologically and environmentally minded people are determined to change the way residents think about how they use plastic bags and where they end up.

Coinciding with the ABC’s War on Waste series, the screening of the documentary A Plastic Ocean and the 2017 litter audits the group conducted with schools at the head of the estuary, BERG is keen to bring the plastic pollution problem to the fore heading further into 2018. Field officer Liz Barraclough, who has been with the group from its inception 21

BY LIZ ROGERS years ago, has been heartened by the positive response from schools and traders already. She explains.

“We met with the village traders last December to try to develop a plan of action to stop the use of plastic bags. Some traders already suggest alternatives and have undertaken to instruct their employees not to offer or fill plastic bags automatically.

We’re also putting signage around the village to remind people of the alternatives like reusable and recyclable bags. Balcombe Grammar teachers have reported more awareness, fewer plastic-wrapped lunches and more discussions after the screening of the documentary and litter collections. We’ll also continue to have our monthly working bees on the second Sunday and Tuesday between 9am and noon, our monthly coastal group on the third Wednesday

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Waterwatch and estuary watch testing occurs monthly on the fourth Sunday.”

The Balcombe Estuary reserve covers 44ha of bushland along the Balcombe Creek’s lower reaches and supports a wide range of flora and fauna, including native orchids, shrubs, manna gums, she-oaks, wetland birds, native fish, lizards and frogs.

Echidnas, bats and possums also call the region home. Liz would like to see all Mount Martha residents become involved in ensuring their survival.

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HERE’S WHY DUCT CLEANING IS IMPORTANT Consumers are often sceptical about duct cleaning.

They are often unsure as to what duct cleaning entails and how often it’s needed.

“If you are considering cleaning your ducted heating system it is important to realise that the entire system needs to be cleaned, not just the ducts.”

In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and fungi) that clog up your system are located in the air return ducting and heater interior, only 10 per cent is in the outlet ducts.

The dust and germs stored here breed and multiply continuously, even when the system is not in use.

These contaminants lay ready and waiting for you to turn the system on, allowing them to blow around your home for you and your family to breathe in.

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A full system clean system also allows air to flow unrestricted, ensuring your system runs more efficiently.

The Full System Duct Clean Process Step 1: Return Air Duct Cleaned: Removes built up dust and contaminants from the return air duct line. Takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Step 2: Cleaning of Heater Interior: Removes ducts and contaminants from lining inside the heater, the fan blades and motor and the heat exchanger. Also takes around 45 minutes.

Step 3: All Duct Lines Are Cleaned and Checked: Removes contaminants, dust and debris from the duct lines that run from the heat to each individual outlet. About 5 minutes per outlet.

Step 4: Sanitising with Bactigas, Natural Teatree Disinfectant: This sanitises your entire ducted heating system. Bactigas is distilled from the Australian teatree plant, and is a natural antiseptic.

Provided your system is cleaned correctly, three years is a suitable time frame for cleaning, more often if your household contains people with severe dust allergies.

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