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Art depicts fire drama A MURAL depicting the firefighting water tank at Main Ridge was unveiled by members of the Dromana & District Historical Society last week. It was painted by artist Michael Leeworthy, pictured, with help from students at Red Hill Consolidated School. The mural is on Arthurs Seat Road, near Bellingham Road, Main Ridge. At the unveiling are, from left, Main Ridge CFA president Graeme Flockart, Red Hill CFA firefighter Barry Johns, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor David Gill and artist Michael Leeworthy. Picture: Gary Sissons
Playground fun thanks to Lions CHILDREN on the Southern Peninsula will soon be able to use a purpose-built, sensory playground, at Rosebud Hospital, thanks to money raised by the Flinders Lions Club. “The special playground will help families support children with regulation and sensory needs,” children’s services program manager Karen Anderson said. It would help children having difficulty with balance and those having difficulty with selfmovement and body position, she explained. Children enjoy swings so the playground will have a special swing with a range of attachments to suit each child. “We will be able to help families adapt what they can access at home and in their local park to meet their children’s needs,” Ms Anderson said. “A small trampoline and table for other sensory work will sit under a shade sail and atop
rubber soft fall area to keep everyone safe.” About $35,000 was raised for Peninsula Health through the Lions Club of Flinders second annual Flinders Motoring Heritage show over the Easter long weekend. More than 150 classic cars in Flinders Village attracted motor enthusiasts in their hundreds. “We had such an exciting day with so many wonderful cars on display and we will be running the event again next year,” Lion Mary Iles said. Money raised will also buy an HbA1c machine to help doctors determine how to treat children and young adults with diabetes. The Lions Club of Flinders has donated more than $60,000 to Peninsula Health. “We are excited to be able to build the sensory playground thanks to the Lions club’s efforts and the support of everybody who attended and organised the event,” Ms Anderson said.
Heightening the senses: Mary Iles, Karen Anderson, Clay Manners, Iain Edwards, Mark Holland and Monica Holland. Picture: Supplied
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SHERLOCK HOLMES AND A WOMAN'S WIT Charlie serves a winner Friday 6 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
The Lux Radio Theatre recreates the days of the Sunday night radio play with two intriguing Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Southern Peninsula News 31 July 2019
TABLE tennis player Charlie Hollow, pictured, is on top of the world after winning the Australian under-11 boys’ doubles championship. Charlie, of Mt Martha, teamed with Oscar Savige, of Queensland, to win the title at Wollongong earlier this month (“Juniors focus on national success” The News 1/7/19). His sister, Georgia, 8, also played in the championships. Charlie, 10, also came fifth in the singles and
fifth in the doubles. In September he will head to New Zealand to play for Australia. The children, who live in Mt Martha and attend Mt Martha Primary, train at the Mornington Table Tennis Club in Dunns Road, Mornington. More international competition comes later in December when Mornington Table Tennis Club hosts the 2020 Oceania Olympic qualifier event.