NEWS DESK Surf masters POINT Leo Surf Life Saving Club has won the Victorian masters championships. The club won with 503 points, followed by Black Rock 229 points and Ocean Grove 223. “The masters were so impressive this year with many personal bests and some wonderful displays of teamwork and fun,” Life Saving Victoria’s sport and education general manager Kate Simpson said. Ocean Grove was Overall Club Champion with 504 points at 2020/21 youth/senior state championships at Lorne. Beach and water events were held in March, with the surfboats rescheduled to Easter Monday at Fishermans Beach, Torquay. Torquay (327 points) was runner-up in the overall club award with Mentone(272) third. Point Leo also won the women’s relay. All results are at: lsv.com.au/20202021-sports-calendar/.
Library upgrade AN upgrade to the system used by libraries on the Mornington Peninsula will include an app to put the library onto smartphone and store library cards. The upgraded online access comes while the shire continues its review of its mobile library service which was taken off the road in March 2020 (“Mobile libraries may be shelved” The News 18/1/21). However, the shire says the new library system will allow users to more easily search the online catalogue, reserve items, renew books (with one click), be “alerted” to return overdue items, find eBooks, manage wish lists and reset pins. The new online system will be available from Friday 30 April. Libraries will be closed on Thursday 29 April for the changes to be made and from 22-28 April library users will not be able to reserve or renew items or access their online account information For more information about the shire’s libraries, visit: ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Faith basis for couple’s happiness MICHAEL and Noelle Woolf, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 8 April, met and were married at St Mark’s Anglican Church, East Brighton. The couple met at the church and regularly played tennis there but, before their relationship became official, Noelle left for an 11-month working holiday based in Toronto. She made the trip to and from Canada aboard the Orsova and was waved off and greeted by Michael, although she says that initially there was no romantic interest. They say their strong faith has sustained them throughout the years and they have always done things together. The Woolfs were members of the former Sorrento Sailing Club where the commodore, Ted Reiks, called out over the loudspeaker one time “Michael, are you bringing the boat in or taking it out?” On another occasion, Michael was asked to bless the fleet on opening day. Before retiring, Michael was the principal power plant engineer at TAA-Australian Airlines-Qantas. He briefly attended Rye Primary School and his widowed mother bought land at Sorrento in the 1940s. Michael and Noelle often holidayed at the Sorrento beach house and moved there to live 20 years ago. Noelle is a long time member of the Rosebud TOWN Club and has regularly attended meetings except for nine months during the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions. Among their fond memories is a three-week camping trip in 1971 with their two young children (Deborah and David), and two mothers in an EH Holden station wagon around Australia. From Melbourne they travelled the then unsealed road over the Nullarbor to Perth, up to Broome, Darwin. They also visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Adelaide River where Michael’s father (an Army chaplain who served and died during WWII) is buried. From there it was down to Alice Springs to load the car on to the old Ghan train to Port Augusta. They finally arrived safely at home, four flats and two blowouts later. Keith Platt
NOELLE and Michael Woolf at Sorrento, above, and, inset, on the their wedding day 8 April 1960 outside St Mark’s Anglican Church, East Brighton. Pictures: Supplied
WHAT’S NEW...
An unforgettable experience for Mums AS theatres and arts venues welcome audiences back in 2021, an abundance of live performance is back on the menu for arts lovers. From classic theatre pieces to deeply moving works to much-loved children’s book adaptations, this year’s program of events at Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, children’s show The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sydney Dance Company’s Impermanence, Opera Australia’s Carmen, an entrancing repertoire including new works performed by The Australian Ballet School and Windmill Theatre Company’s Amphibian are just a few of the shows set to wow audiences throughout the year. A production of George Orwell’s powerful Animal Farm, the charming and wacky kids show Brass Monkeys and Mental As Everything – a raw and honest cabaret that explores the multifaceted nature of mental illness – are also among the highlights. Frankston Arts Centre’s Head of Programming, Tammy Ryan, said the Centre team is excited to bring back the energy, passion, life and unforgettable experiences to the venue following the ‘intermission’ of 2020 caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. “As 2021 unfolds and after working with artists, touring companies and arts organisations we are delighted that many of the shows originally scheduled to perform in 2020 are once again able to return to Frankston as part of this year’s program.
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“It was incredibly important to honour the arrangements, livelihoods and work of the artists and companies that were halted in 2020 and we sincerely hope that we can bring the shows to you as planned this year, along with revealing some incredible new shows as part of the program,” Ms Ryan said. Just in time for Mother’s Day, you can gift the Mum who needs ‘nothing’ with the gift she really wants – time and experiences to create memories with her family. For those hard-to-buy-for Mums, a gift card for the Frankston Arts Centre may be just the ticket. In addition to the FAC’s 2021 Season, Gift Cards can be used to book tickets for a huge range of events happening this year at Frankston Arts Centre. Music loving Mums will enjoy shows such as The Songs of Dolly Parton, Hooked: Dr Hook and the Medicine Show Tribute, an electrifying cruise through the music of the 50s & 60s in Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll, the passionate music and dance of A Taste of Ireland, or the ‘Angel of Australia’ Mirusia in A Salute to The Seekers. If you are stuck for ideas for the Mum who has everything, give the gift of a theatrical experience and an evening out with you. Frankston Arts Centre gift cards can be purchased online at thefac.com.au.
14 April 2021