Voice on Pako - September 2016

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BLOOMIN’ BEAUTIFUL TALENTED FLORIST TAKES RESIDENCE ON PAKINGTON STREET SEE PAGE 5

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YOUR voice The Voice On Pako’s Emily Robinson took to the streets of Geelong West to ask:

“What are you looking forward to doing on Pako during spring?“

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BLOOMIN’ BEAUTIFUL TALENTED FLORIST TAKES RESIDENCE ON PAKINGTON STREET SEE PAGE 5

On the cover: St Albans Park’s Ashlea Cromer adorned in floral creations by Mr Collins Florist.

Picture: LOUISA JONES Published monthly, covering Pakington Street and surrounds, Geelong West, Newtown

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It’s such a fabulous place to have a coffee or a drink, or even a wine at one of the little pubs – so I’ll definitily be doing more of that!

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Drinking a lot of coffee!

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I’m looking forward to seeing the spring fashions filttering into J’anni!

– Rhonda Anderson, Newtown

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I like the food. In spring it would be good to have some alfresco type dining with wind barriers!

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I’m looking forward to live gigs and listening to local music.

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Hopefully finding some better car parks!

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NEWS on pako

Gifts to warm the heart

BY JUSTIN FLYNN SOMETIMES the most simple of gestures can evoke the biggest response.

And that’s why Encompass Community Services on Pakington Street has helped launch a drop-off point for good quality warm clothing for people in need during the colder months. The initiative is named ‘Clothing the Community’.

The idea was the brainchild of Bellarine police’s Leading Senior Constable Laurie Taylor.

“We probably see more disadvantaged people than most in our job,” he says.

“It’s an area that we can push them in the right direction.”

People in need often require adequate clothing during winter and spring. The idea is for Geelong West and Newtown people to donate a good quality jacket or other item of warm clothing to a drop-off box at Encompass Community Services.

Encompass is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting equality and opportunity for people. It offers support to people with physical, intellectual, sensory and psychological disabilities, young people who are disengaged, long-term unemployed and those facing financial, social or learning barriers.

Encompass marketing and communications manager Kiane McKinlay says that people with a disadvantage or disability were often in need of help.

“Our goal is that anyone who walks through our door with a problem can be helped and listened to,” she says.

In a normal month, the Encompass head office in Pakington Street receives 100 bags of clothing. Last year, after running a similar program during July, it recieved 600 bags and this year it jumped to 1500 bags.

“The clothing goes to our op shop called Ready Start and it’s used for people who want to get clothing so they can attend job interviews for example,” Kiane says.

Encompass’s aim is to help people in need.

“We get to know our customers and their circumstances,“ Kiane says.

“We recently helped a grandmother who has taken care of her three grandchildren after their mother was suffering from substance abuse.”

Encompass, based at 400 Pakington Street, Geelong West, has been operating for 30 years and was right behind the initiative.

Those wanting to donate can drop off pre-loved warm clothing at 400 Pakington Street.

Encompass drop off bin for the homeless, located inside the front entrance.

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FISH AND CHIPS on pako

Flavour to savour relax while waiting for takeaway orders and an area where people could eat in and be comfortable.”

Healthy options at Zakis Fish and Grill are also available, with salads starting at just $5.50.

“We also use canola oil and cottonseed oil in our deep fryers as an alternative to animal fat.”

Chris says the new south Melbourne dim sims and crispy chicken burgers have been “flying out the door”.

“Our most popular option though has got to be the flake.

“Our souvlaki and boxes are also a big hit,” Chris says.

Zakis Fish and Grill boxes come in family, single and double sizes.

Other boxes on the menu are ‘Calamari’, ‘Seafood’, ‘Newtown Grill Box’, ‘Souvlaki’, ‘River End Box’ and a ‘Kids Box’.

“We try to provide the best quality that we can,” Chris says.

Zakis Fish and Grill is open from noon to 8.30pm Tuesday to Sunday at 361A Pakington Street, Newtown, phone 5221 9872 or visit zakisfishandgrill. com.au

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ZAKIS Fish and Grill offers its customers traditional fish and chips with a modern spin.

Located at Pako’s river end, the contemporary fish and chip shop has been operating since January 2015.

And business owner Chris Topouzakis is no stranger to a good fish and chip shop.

“My family have had fish and chip shops in the past, my grandparents owned a Geelongbased fish and chip shop – it runs in the family,” he says.

Chris says having his first fish and chip business on Pako is “a dream come true”.

“It’s a little community down here – we really enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”

The well-thought-out space features bench seating, modern industrial lights and bright yellow chairs for a pop of colour.

“We get such a great response from customers – they often say ‘this doesn’t look like a fish and chip shop, it’s too clean and modern’,” Chris laughs.

“We wanted something vibrant and clean, so we created a place for our customers to

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FLOWERS on pako

Flower power takes over f lorist

BY EMILY ROBINSON TASMANIA’S renowned floral designer Grant Collins is taking over one of Geelong’s oldest florists.

And he has big plans in store.

The building now occupied

by Mr Collins Florist, formerly known as West City Florist, has been on Pako for over 42 years in the same location.

“I purchased the business in March and have just relocated here from Tasmania, where I previously had three florists,” Mr Collins said.

“I was having lunch at Rushbrooks’ Cafe across the road and noticed this was for sale.”

Mr Collins will start transforming the space over the next six months.

“We are going to restyle the space and give it a luxe look.”

Marble, dark wood, panelled counters, heavy crystal vases, hardwood floors, hanging plants from the ceiling and a touch of gold will see the florist become the best dressed in Geelong.

“We’ll also have seasonal ranges of indoor plants, vases, simple gift lines and select cards that complement our quality designs,” Mr Collins added as he raced off to create a generous bouquet for a client.

Asked why he loves being a florist, Mr Collins said it gives him “an opportunity to be creative” and to use his “business mind”.

Grant Collins will transform former West City Florist into a blossoming oasis, now known as Mr Collins Florist.

“I sit on the board of directors at Interflora – it’s a worldwide company of about 60,000 florists.

“I was the 2015 Victorian and Tasmanian Interflorist of the year and have won the competition four times.

“The competition involves competing against other florists in both states, sort of like a MasterChef competition where you have surprise boxes and scheduled items.”

Mr Collins has more than

30 years’ experience in weddings, events and creating family tributes.

“I hate it when people say ‘flowers for all occasions’ – it’s not 1982.

“We were the preferred supplier in Northern Tasmania to the premium heritage estates and vineyards and two of Launceston’s funeral homes.”

Mr Collins has built a reputation among his suppliers as their “fussiest customer”.

“My wholesalers in Launceston were probably

pleased to see the back of me,” he said, laughing.

“I won’t take any damaged or inferior stock.”

The renowned Tasmanian florist said it was “interesting going back to being a newbie” and having to prove his ability.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge of building exciting, new business relationships in Geelong.

“We want this place to become a little oasis – a place you need to come to visit on Pako.”

Future brides are welcome to a free consultation at Mr Collins to discuss floral ideas for upcoming weddings.

Delivery options are available for customers located across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.

Mr Collins Florist is currently open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays at 154 Pakington Street.

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A fresh look on the landscape AWARD-WINNING landscape designer Christian Jenkins has brought life to Pakington Street with new business Garden Works Australia Garden Concept Studio.

The business owner transformed the previous “daggy car park” into a garden wonderland with a vineyard inspired courtyard and iconic pod shaped outdoor room.

The space also features a Balinese hut, Japanese garden, outdoor kitchen, water features, sculptures and decorative pots.

Starting out as a gardener 20 years ago, Christian has gone on to win eight awards at Melbourne’s International Flower and Garden shows for

his design and creativity.

“Last year we won the people’s choice award. This year we got a bronze medal and last year I got silver,” Christian explains.

He’s also spent the previous two years creating gardens for non-for-profit organisation Beyond Blue.

“We’ve made a connection between anxiety and depression and the benefits gardens bring in terms of tranquillity and calmness.”

But lately his energy has been focused on new venture with business partner Steven Easton who owns Dalton Building & Garden Supplies in Melbourne.

Christian, owner of the renowned Landscape Design Group says it made sense for the two to create the concept garden studio.

“I came up with the idea of creating mini garden showrooms - I’ve created five different style gardens in Garden Works Australia.

“In Victoria I’ve never seen anything like this - it’s such a unique business model.”

Christian also describes the new space as a nursery, adding that people are encouraged to visit the business to get the right advice on plants.

“We can also source any plant - we’re not a traditional nursery.

“People can come in and choose a particular style garden and look through the work I’ve done previously. It all starts with an onsite consultation.

“People get to see the latest landscaping services that are available on the market. We have a really wide range of natural stone pavers, including bluestone, granite and travertine.

“We also have the most diverse range of wall claddings.

Vertical gardens, water features and designer pots are also available,” he says.

Asked what’s on trend for those designing their backyard, Christian says without a doubt “seated fire pit areas, decks, winding river streams and

natural stone paving.”

And with only two months of business under its belt, Garden Works Australia is already inspiring the community.

“We’ve brought beauty to the street - people are coming in and feeling so inspired.

“They can come in and see ideas, touch and feel - it starts the whole process of creative thinking.”

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Cruise gives a chance to chill Cruiseabout Pakington Street team leader Dave Ellis shares his voyage to the bottom of the world with Voice On Pako.

ANTARCTICA is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America and South America. Some 98 per cent of Antarctic is covered by ice, which averages at least 1.6 kilometres in thickness.

It was mid-February and I travelled to the coldest, driest, and windiest continent where there are no permanent human residents or any evidence of any pre-historic indigenous population.

It lies in darkness at the bottom of the world. It’s a vast unknown like an afterthought of creation.

Antarctica would prove to be an adventure that makes life worth living.

GETTING THERE We travelled by air to our departure port at the very bottom of South America, a little town called Ushuaia blink and you miss it.

We boarded what was going to be home for the next 21 days, she was called the Akademik Sergey Vavilov and we were excited to say the least.

Our cruise was taking us to the South Shetland Islands, Faulkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctica Peninsula.

The Vavilov was built in Finland in the late 1980s for the

Russian Academy of Science and was recognised as one of the finest expedition ships to ever sail the polar seas.

THE DRAKE PASSAGE – THE ROUGHEST STRETCH OF WATER IN THE WORLD Getting to the Antarctica is no mean feat. This is the body of water between the southern tip of South America at Cape Horn and Antarctica. It’s called the Southern Ocean and is the ocean that circumnavigates the Antarctic. It’s the fourth largest ocean in the world. This passage held up to its reputation as the roughest stretch in the world.

On the big sea days people tend to retreat to their cabins, so pack the seasick tablets! On the return journey it was more like the Drake pond – very calm.

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OTHER SHIP-BOARD AMENITIES On warm days, (think we had about one hour over the whole trip) I swam in the top side pool then warmed up in the sauna. There’s something surreal about relaxing in a sauna in the middle of the Southern Ocean at the end of the world.

During the day I attended the odd lecture about the animals and global warming.

ZODIAC CRUISING, PENGUINS, ICEBERGS, SEALS AND SUN I was mesmerised from the first moment I set eyes on the continent. It was a place that expanded my senses of time.

It was gracefully peaceful.

I listened to the silence outside my porthole. The skies were flawless blue with marshmallow clouds. The sun was shining for 17 hours a day and the temperature about 0 degrees Celsius.

It was truly another world.

When weather permitted, as it did for most of this cruise, I

took shore excursions (zodiac cruising) among icebergs to the continent itself. And it was Saturday at 1pm that I first stepped foot on Half Moon Island, part of the seventh continent of the world, Antarctica.

I became one of the approximate 35,000 people to do so each year.

There was a sizable rookery of Chinstrap and Adelie penguins and an abundant bird population of terns, petrels, cormorants, wandering albatross and whales. I saw stunning views of surrounding volcanic

mountains.

The highlight by far was the South Georgia stops - it’s an absolute wonderland for wildlife. Words cannot describe the amazing scenery that I came across, from a colony of breading King Penguins (about 300,000plus) to meeting around 95 per cent of the world’s fur seals on the one place!

WOULD I RETURN? In a heartbeat.

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1. Sheepskin Jacket for Dad, from $285, Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 2. Sheepskin Moccasins (made in Geelong), men’s sizes from $85, Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 3. Sheepskin Ugg Boots, men’s sizes from $95, Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 4. Unique Leather Bag “Gabby”, $199, Unique On Pako, 112 Pakington Street. 5. “What I Love About..“ books, $22.95, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street. 6. Djeco Art and Craft flat packs, from $9.95, Dizzy Toys, 123 Pakington Street. 7. Elms and King cross odd wallets, $89.95, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street.

8. Loobies Story NZ, Rouge Silk Print Dress, $319, Benning Boutique, 5/111 Pakington Street. 9. Limité Dress Pink, $79.95, Unique On Pako, 112 Pakington Street. 10. Elk Carre Wallet (Sea Green), $145, Quirk Collective, 4/111 Pakington Street. 11. Nana Huchy mermaids, $39, Frankie Say Relax, 141 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 12. Buck Men’s Grooming - dolly face scrub, shave cream, moisturiser, $35 each, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street.

13. Sweet Pot Dress, $65, Unique On Pako, 112 Pakington Street. 14. HK Living bench seat, $1089, Frankie Say Relax, 141 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights.

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The convenience of Asia

Asked how she chooses from the vast range of Asian products to include in her store, Karen says it “depends on the customers’ needs”.

“I’m noticing that people want to try something new and they want to make and cook

something by themselves at home.

“I give the customers free Asian recipes to take home with their purchases.”

Pako Convenience Store is also opening a new store at Grovedale and is expecting

opening day to occur midSeptember.

“This store is a new opportunity – I’ll be doing business with a local farmer who already has a shop in Grovedale.

We will combine two businesses under one roof.”

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GREEN tea and raspberry Kit Kats are just one oriental snack Pako Convenience Store offers Pako Street shoppers.

The chocolate is flown straight from Japan and has hit the shelves in the Asian grocery store.

But Pako Convenience Store offers shoppers a whole range of Asian food, ranging from Chinese, Japanese,Vietnamese and Korean to Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai products.

Geelong West resident and business owner Karen Liu says she offers an “oriental experience in the heart of Pako”.

“We have spices, pickles, sauces, cooking meats, frozen products and more,” she says.

“We also cater for restaurants and cafes as well as retail customers.”

Now operating for three years on Pako, the Asian grocery store has become renowned for its dumplings and excellent customer service.

“Normally the Asian groceries are very narrow, but my shop has more room for families to come in, they can push their prams and trollies around easily.

“We’re different from other Asian grocery stores – all of my staff have good English communication skills and are able to answer questions.”

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FASHION on pako

On-trend and feeling fab ON-TREND, comfortable and affordable fashion – yes ladies, it’s here.

Business owner Seona Mooney has found the perfect place to open Jaggers Closet.

Now in business for three months, the wife of former Geelong Cats player Cameron Mooney says the fashion boutique is “thriving” in Newtown.

The store, named after her eldest son Jagger, originally opened as a boutique kids’ wear collection in Melbourne.

“I designed baby-wear for two years and sold it online which led me to opening a children’s wear boutique in Port Melbourne where we operated for five years,” Seona says.

“Half way in I added some women’s wear as I found a lack thereof in the area – that every-day, on-trend yet affordable casual wear.”

But opening a shopfront in Geelong wasn’t always a part of the plan.

“Cam and I had basically just welcomed our fourth baby and opening another business wasn’t exactly on the plans just yet – but the opportunity came our way and we were in such a perfect position that we took the chance.”

The boutique is a breath of fresh air, with crisp white walls, touches of black hardware and lots of greenery.

“In another life I’ll get into interior design or personal styling,” Seona says.

But for now she’s enjoying being the

one-stop shop for women’s affordable, yet fashionable and on-trend style.

Women often visit the shop to look at popular labels Madison Square, Lioness, Cartel and Willow, Sundays The Label and Quay Eyewear.

“But it’s not really about the label for me, it’s about being able to rock those trans-seasonal basics with on-trend pieces and feel fab but also comfy.”

Asked what makes Jaggers Closet different to other fashion boutiques, Seona says it’s her “price point”.

“My range is from $15 to $130.

“But also my store – it’s small but it’s cosy and inviting, everything is at your fingertips.”

“I wanted it to feel like you’ve just stepped into a pocket of your home or my home perhaps – fresh but gorgeous.“ Seona describes Jaggers Closet as her “baby, pride and joy”.

“I love what I do and all of the hard work is paying off – I love coming to work.

“Here I run the shop and the online store and then I go home to focus on my four kids and husband.

“It’s a great balance – super busy, but nice.”

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Motivating labels have appeal PAKO’S new activewear boutique Balance Geelong is offering women premium local and international activewear labels, taking women to and from the gym, yoga, Pilates, the track and anywhere else they want to go.

Business owner Katy Irwin says it was always a dream to own a business of her own.

“Fashion and retail has been my background. Being in the industry you see all these people succeed and you always want to do something of your own,” Katy says.

“I didn’t think I’d be doing it this early in my career though,” she laughs.

Asked why she chose activewear, Katy says exercise and healthy living is a “massive passion” of hers.

“It’s also a growing market.

There are lots of online stores that offer it, but not many bricks and mortar businesses.

“I wanted to offer people that point of difference.”

Having her business on Pako was a no-brainer.

“I definitely wanted to be on Pakington Street. I had sat on my idea for a year until I found the right location. I love being within that boutique environment.”

Now open for five months, Katy says that the response so far

Balance Geelong business owner Katy Irwin has a passion for activewear.

has been “really positive”.

“I think it’s been a good thing for Geelong – people are really excited that there’s something new to the area.”

Shoppers can purchase a pair of leggings for $60, but Katy also stocks brands ranging up to $170.

Labels carried include Jaggad, Lurv, We Are Handsome, First Base, 213 Apparel, Alala, Nesh NYC, Izzi, Prene, Spring Court, Nimble Activewear,Vie Active and more.

“I’m always researching and adding to my brand mix, so I have new and exciting things coming in all the time.”

Katy hopes her buyers

will feel “empowered” and “motivated” when wearing their new purchases.

“I know for myself I find a new gym outfit motivating.

I want everyone who comes into Balance to feel motivated in their activewear to live a healthier, balanced, lifestyle.

“I have a mix of labels and products that cater for a wide demographic and age group.

“With so many amazing new labels entering the market, there is no need to wear our daggy old gym clothes anymore.”

Katy says many of her buyers are university students and mums.

“I have some uni students who tell me they wear their

activewear to classes.

“I also have lots of mums in here, and they often say just how easy it is to chuck activewear in the wash.

“It’s kid friendly and it’s comfortable. Mums are always bending down, picking up babies and activewear moves with their bodies.”

Katy also stocks accessories, gym bags, socks, gym towels, water bottles, yoga mats, arm bands, street sneakers and more.

Balance Geelong is open from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays at Shop 11/321 Pakington Street, Newtown, phone 4212 0181.

Katy is constantly researching the latest activewear labels and adding to her mix of fashions.

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HEALTHY BONES Some of you may have heard of or may have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. You may already know that it is related to your bones, but what exactly is it? Osteoporosis is a bone weakening condition that affects around one million of us in Australia, it occurs when our bones lose minerals quicker than our body can replace them; making us more likely to break a bone if we have a fall. There are no obvious symptoms so people don’t usually know they have osteoporosis until it is too late and they have already broken a bone. The best way to help prevent osteoporosis is living a healthy lifestyle, not smoking, plenty of exercise and a healthy diet. However, sometimes people develop osteoporosis no matter how careful they are. Here are a few tips to help keep healthy, strong bones.

It’s a Box Office success Grub Guide’s Allira Potter this month visited Box Office Cafe to experience the hotspot’s industrial charm, coffee and mouth-watering creations.

you chat to them one-on-one.

On a beautiful sunny but chilly Saturday we headed to Box Office. We were greeted by relaxed and inviting service and were even given a lovely crocheted blanket to wrap ourselves up in.

We ordered the smoked salmon avocado that had horseradish and we also ordered the sweet potato smash served with zeally bay seed and sprout toast.

The sweet potato smash I was honestly - a little hesitant to order, but I had heard such great things from other people.

The mash was spiced with cumin, paprika and coriander which gave it such a beautiful flavour, I was left wanting more.

The smoked salmon avocado with greens, hollandaise and horseradish cream blew my mind - it was so fresh and tasty.

We think you should head on into Box Office to see what is on offer. Mark and the team are doing wonderful things and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for Box Office.

PS: Did we mention every Tuesday is donut day ... Doughboys Donuts make their way from Melbourne to Geelong.

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• Prevent low vitamin D3 levels. We generate vitamin D3 when exposed to sunlight. We need to be careful in Australia as we need to balance not getting sun burnt and yet ensuring that we are getting adequate sunlight exposure to make vitamin D3. Small amounts of vitamin D3 can also be found in fatty fish, eggs and butter. It is estimated that 31% of adults in Australia have inadequate vitamin D concentrations.i • What about vitamin K2? K2 turns on important proteins in our body that keep calcium out of our arteries and into our bones. K2 is not readily available in our diet anymore: we used to get it from grass fed meats but most meat is now in feedlots. What about vegetarians? Unless you live in Japan and are able to get your hands on Natto (fermented soy beans) regularly then it would be very hard to include this in your diet.ii So a good bone supplement will contain all of vitamin D3, magnesium, vitamin K2, calcium (in multiple forms) and ideally a few other trace elements such as silicon and copper. Have a chat to your doctor or come in and see me if you have any questions about your bone heath. i Braun & Cohen (2015) Herbs & Natural Supplements pg. 1127 ii Goodman (2015) Vitamin K2 the missing nutrient for heart and bone health Erin Managing Pharmacist Community Care Chemist Geelong West

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HELLO foodies, I hope you have all been keeping those stomachs happy with all the delicious food Pakington Street has to offer, we sure have.

It’s been a while since we have done a little foodie review on somewhere delicious, so I started scrolling my Instagram feed for somewhere to eat/ review ... BAM there it was, Box Office Cafe.

If you haven’t heard of Box Office, don’t worry I am about to unleash part of its glory here and now.

Box Office is hidden just off Pakington Street in a funky recycled shipping container with even more recycled goodies hidden around the area.

They serve speciality coffee (Axil speciality coffee) and thrive on supplying a lot of local businesses, one of them being my favourite, The Sweetest Thing Geelong, serving delicious raw and nonraw treats.

We got to have a brief chat with business owner Mark Stawicki, who has built a name for himself working within the industry for many years, having had previous businesses prior to Box Office.

He explained to us the importance of sourcing locally and how Box Office came about.You can truly see the passion someone has for their business when

• Eat a healthy diet. Ensure you are getting enough minerals such as calcium and magnesium from your diet. Foods high in calcium include dairy products, fortified soy products, tofu and broccoli. Foods high in magnesium include dark, leafy-green vegetables, legumes, whole grain cereals and nuts. Calcium and magnesium supplements are also available but it is not advisable to start taking a calcium supplement without speaking to your doctor. If a supplement is recommended it may be difficult to determine which one is best for you, this is where a pharmacist can help. In particular a pharmacist can advise which medications may hinder calcium absorption and which forms of calcium are better absorbed.

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BOOKS on pako

The Battle of Long Tan – David W. Cameron (Penguin)

Blue Dog – Louis de Bernieres (Randomhouse)

Football High – Patrick Loughlin (Randomhouse)

The Hero Maker – Stephen Dando-Collins (Randomhouse)

ON THE afternoon of 18 August 1966, in a rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, Australian troops fought one of their bloodiest, most significant battles of the Vietnam War. Marking the battle’s 50th anniversary, and drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, David Cameron brings to life the events of this famous battle as it unfolded - minute by minute, hour by hour - and reveals the deeds of heroism and mateship now part of Australia’s Vietnam War story.

His compelling account commemorates the men who fought in the rubber plantation of Long Tan - and those who did not come home.

IN THIS charming prequel to the much-loved Red Dog, Louis de Bernières tells the moving story of a young boy and his grandpa, and a charismatic and entertaining dog.

When a family tragedy means Mick is sent to the outback to live with his grandpa, it looks as if he has a lonely life ahead of him.

The cattle station is a tough place for a child, where nature is brutal and the men must work hard in the heat and dust.

However, after a cyclone hits, things change for Mick.

Exploring the flood waters, he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned.

Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable.

TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Nick dreams about football - and his dreams are big: state squad, Joeys, A-League, Socceroos ... and that’s just for starters! So when Nick wins a scholarship to the prestigious National School of Football, his dreams look set to come true.

What Nick doesn’t realise is that he’s just another young gun in a place brimming with skilled footballers. Enter Bazzo, Lexi, Grace, Kristy and Kane.

With schoolmates like these, Nick figures his time at the NSF will be unforgettable.

And when word gets out that Nick’s dad is none other than former Socceroo and Arsenal star Shane Young, Nick’s prediction comes true in the worst possible way. All eyes are on him.

FORMER journalist Paul Brickhill was the author of, among others, The Dam Busters, Reach for the Sky and The Great Escape. Life for the enigmatic Brickhill was never simple.

He was beset with mentalhealth issues and his marriage to model Margot Slater was tempestuous. He struggled with alcohol and writer’s block too, as his success threatened to overwhelm him.

In The Hero Maker, awardwinning historical author and biographer Stephen Dando-Collins exposes the contradictions of one of Australia’s most successful, but troubled, writers.

Brickhill’s extraordinary story – from the youth with a debilitating stutter to Sydney Sun journalist to Spitfire pilot and POW to feted author – explodes vividly to life on the centenary of his birth.

The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Angela Duckworth (Randomhouse) WHY do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things?

The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a passionate persistence.

In other words, grit.

MacArthur Genius Awardwinning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new revelations about who succeeds in life and why.

Based on her cutting-edge research, Duckworth shows how many people achieve remarkable things not just by relying on innate natural talent, but by practising what she calls grit.

She then offers a Grit Formula to help anyone to become more gritty, focusing on six key factors: hope, effort, precision, passion, ritual and prioritisation.

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When the squeeze is on A moment with coowner John Kennedy from The Bronx Pressed Juices What made you want to press juice?

Well, we saw how much was going on in Melbourne with pressed juices. We knew we wanted it to happen in Geelong, so our business was a year in the making.

When did you open your business?

Jake Munday and I opened our business two weeks ago on Saturday, so this is just a start for us.

We are located just off Pakington Street, at 75 Preston Street.

How many different juices do you make?

We make eight different types of cold pressed juice, using our state-of-the-art cold press juice machine. For example, we sell two types of green juice called the Rolls Royce and the Everyday Green. We also offer cleanse packs, The Bronx and the Pick Your Own cleanse for two, three or five days. We source the best fresh organic produce; we love Geelong and support our local farmers.

What are the juices named?

We have a variety of juices on

offer, like the Rolls Royce, Full of Life, Morning Glory, 100% Orange, Get Ready, The Godfather, Daily Grind, Nut Mylk, as well as the H20 Alkaline. People can visit our website for more information about our juices.

Are there health benefits?

Yes all of our juices offer a range of health benefits. They range from being natural alkalisers, detoxifiers, hangover cures, vision enhancers, immune boosters, anti-oxidisers, liver cleansers, blood pressure reducing. They also help to detoxify, cleanse, build muscle, assist in recovery, energise, rejuvenate skin, increase bone strength and so on. Each juice combines around three of the health benefits.

What is your best seller?

The Green Rolls Royce juice is the best seller; it’s packed with all green goodness and is the most popular.

Why did you choose Geelong West for your location?

We know how much foottraffic is on Pakington Street.

So, eventually, if we expand we would probably move on to the main street.

What happens with all the left over pulp?

The left over pulp is called non-soluble fibre, and that by-

Business partners John Kennedy, left, and Jake Munday have launched a cold pressed juice range in Geelong West.

product is bone dry. We have a local farmer from Moriac who comes and collects the pulp from us and uses it as compost and chicken feed.

them and through that process the enzymes and nutrients are still alive, so then it fills your body with much needed goodness of vitamins and enzymes.

Are there differences between types of juicing?

There is a difference between juicing and cold pressed juice.

We produce cold pressed juice, which goes through a cold press juice machine, then into a filtered bag, then it’s hydraulically pressed. So the goodness of the fruit comes out in the bag. The hydraulic arms burst the cells of the nutrients instead of slicing

TRANS OTWAY TRAVEL PRESENTS LEISURE, GROUP & SOLO TRAVELLER INFORMATION EVENING

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