Voice on Pako - August 2017

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YOUR voice With a major summit on how to make our streets safer and brighter and with the success of the Melbourne “bollarts”, the Voice headed down to Pako to find out what locals think about more street art along their famous strip.

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I love the idea as it would be lovely to see more pops of colour. Get rid of some of these ugly shop signs and bring in more art as the focus points down the street.

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It’s a yes to wall art as long as they spend time making a selection that is appropriate to the local environment.

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I’ve been really impressed with the whole Melbourne bollart thing and would love to see something similar happening on our streets.

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I like the idea as we definitely need something to brighten the place up.

- JAN THOMAS, 64, NORTH GEELONG

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Yeah more street art please ... it makes the area look so much nicer.

- JEMMA READHEAD, 26, MAUDE

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Make the area a pedestrian precinct and then bring in all the art work and it will be beautiful.

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Safety drives push for traders’ group at a crime forum held at Geelong West Town Hall last month.

That forum was addressed by the president of the Ocean Grove business association, Ty Simmons, who told retailers about a local crime prevention strategy which had reduced the rate of break-ins and burglaries from around three a week, in his area, to almost no crime at all.

Acting Police Superintendent Graham Banks told the forum that it was essential that traders were able to quickly communicate among themselves and also that a traders association would ensure that police could get messages out to retailers very quickly.

Other traders have called for the installation of CCTV cameras along Pakington Street and some individuals have said they would consider hiring private security to help them in their battle against rising crime rates in the area.

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BY MANDY OAKHAM PAKINGTON Street retailers have taken their first tentative steps towards forming a traders association.

Manager of Brown’s Mensland, Cameron Brown, is one of the retailers working to build enthusiasm for some form of body to represent the interests of Pakington Street retailers.

“Safety is still a major concern for retailers in this area and it does makes sense that we should come together and work together as a group but exactly how we form our association and what actions it can take are not clear at this stage,” Mr Brown said.

“It is still very early days but we are definitely looking at how we can move this idea forward.

“We certainly have had people come forward to indicate their interest in such a body and we have started work on building a database of names.”

Retailers were urged to form an association by police

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Book Fair on pako

Geelong West Rotary's Stephen Yewdall, Marnie Laurie, Marie Nunan and David Dadds with books donated to the club's first fair this year.

Books beat the winter blues

BY MANDY OAKHAM There is no better time to curl up under a warm blanket, with a warm cuppa and a red-hot read.

And the Rotary Club of Geelong West is once again offering book lovers the perfect opportunity to stock up on their winter reading with $1 books.

The club’s Monster Book Fair will run from Friday 4 August to Sunday 6 August at the Geelong West Town Hall and there have never been more

books to choose from.

“The book fair just continues to grow in popularity every year,” says new club president David Dadds.

“We think that visitors to the fair are not only there to pick up a bargain, but they know that every dollar they spend is going to be used to benefit the community of Geelong in some way.”

The fair helps to raise much-needed funds for a variety

of programs chosen by the club including the important Barwon Health Volunteer Patient Transport program. The program provides transport for patients who are undertaking debilitating treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and dialysis.

“While the club is involved in contributing to many worthwhile local community support projects, such as Samaritan House, Operation

Newstart, Christ Church meals program, and Geelong Kokoda Youth Program, we think that the one that seems to have the most resonance is the patient transport which is such a benefit for patients and their families,” David says.

“And now that most of the clubs in the region contribute to providing this critical patient transport, it is a source of great pride for all of us to see the Rotary branded vehicles driving around town and we can see

what a difference it is making.”

The fair will have more than 30,000 books for sale. Many of these books have been supplied to the club by the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

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people, community and giving back,” Michelle says.

“And as well as the funky, top end fashion that we will be selling at bargain prices I am also using the store to raise funds for other Diversitat projects.

“I am also really keen to help young people in particular who are launching their own businesses like Zoe Politis and Becca Jade from Geelong Illustrators who have helped me with the wall art.”

All proceeds from the store go back into running the enterprise, as well as Diversitat programs working with disadvantaged individuals and communities within the Geelong region.

As well as leaving the store with a bag of bargains, customers will also leave the shop knowing that they have done something for the environment.

Australians are one of the biggest fashion wasters in the world, throwing out up to 30 kilograms of clothing a year per person.

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Jordan Larkins, Tyler Lane, Michelle Jorgensen outside The Yellow Door.

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BY MANDY OAKHAM PICTURES: LOUISA JONES The Yellow Door on Pako opens up a new funky world of fantasy and fashion.

As you enter the actual yellow door you will be encouraged to “Scatter Kindness” which is the clue to the world of wonderful whimsy which awaits inside.

For those looking for a totally different retail experience this is the shop for you.

The Yellow Door is the brainchild of Michelle Jorgensen who has years of experience in retail, hospitality and marketing.

“Well yellow is my favourite colour and I just thought the name would pop on a street like Pako,” Michelle says.

“I have done everything from painting the walls to picking the merchandise and people will be able to see my personality in everything about the shop.”

Michelle’s personality can be seen in the pops of yellow and red paint throughout with special quotes from Dr Seuss being a unique feature of the shop.

Behind the register the words from the good doctor encourage customers to make fantasy a necessary ingredient in their lives.

The message continues: “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cell ... it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope”.

The shop will stock quality secondhand and high-end brands fashions for women, men and children. Popular brands will include Cue, Basque, Review, Nike, Laura Ashley, Zara, Witchery, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Quiksilver.

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The little cottage that cares

BY MANDY OAKHAM A latte bit of help can go a long way for the patrons of the social enterprise cafe Pakington Cottage.

The cafe’s customers can add $2 to their bill as a donation for their complimentary tap water which helps Australian charity, Community Generation, provide clean water and sanitation projects in rural Cambodian schools and homes.

Pakington Cottage owner Tracy Skilbeck said the partnership was designed to help Geelong locals help those less fortunate than them.

“We know the people of Geelong want to give when they can but they might not always know how to,” Tracey said.

“This initiative is an easy way for them to give back.”

Tracy said she and her son James were excited the cafe had partnered with the organisation after they re-opened the eatery as a social enterprise venture following extensive renovations early this year.

“Pakington Cottage now exists not only to satisfy Geelong locals’ tastebuds but also to help them give back to those less fortunate in Geelong and overseas,” she said.

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“We’re really excited about $2 CHANGE and the impact our partner venues like Pakington Cottage will have in the rural Cambodian communities in which we work,”she said.

“It’s brilliant to see Pakington Cottage setting an exemplary example for other businesses to also use their cafe, restaurant or pub as a platform for social change and responsibility.

“We’re hopeful we can partner with other Geelong-

Making a change for the better: cafe barrista James Skilbeck.

based businesses on this initiative in the future.”

Lauren said locals could also be confident their dollars were going towards a worthwhile project.

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BOOKS on pako

THE FORMULA

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Michael Sloan (Red All Over)

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The Formula is the second book for property investors and captures a lifetime of professional experience and passion for real estate that has seen Michael achieve success as a qualified financial planner, mortgage broker, licensed real estate agent and investment property expert. Find out what properties you should stay away from and why, how you can buy a property with no cash deposit and when to sell. This book offers vital information to guide you through your property investing journey whether you are a first time or experienced investor.

In the book,You’re Not Alone: A Practical Guide for the Awakening Soul, you are guided to reconnect with your true divine essence and open your heart to your inspired and purposeful life. This book provides clear, simple methods to embrace all that you are and is an inspiration for anyone who is on a spiritual path of awakening.

PRANG David Finchley (Austin Macauley) Born into a poor, working class family, Mac has worked hard and now has almost everything he could want: a happy, although childless, marriage, a successful career and the prospect of a vast inheritance that will mean he never has to worry about money again.

What could possibly go wrong? Driving home from the dealers in his new car, a minor collision with a learner driver sets in motion a chain of events that threatens everything he holds dear.

The erstwhile playboy faces a moral dilemma.

THE PACIFIC ROOM Michael Fitzgerald (Transit Lounge) This remarkable debut novel tells of the last days of Tusitala, ‘the teller of tales’, as Robert Louis Stevenson became known in Samoa where he chose to die. In 1892 Girolamo Nerli travels from Sydney by steamer to Apia, with the intention of capturing something of Jekyll and Hyde in his portrait of the famous author. More than a century later, art historian Lewis Wakefield comes to Samoa to research the painting of Tusitala’s portrait by the long-forgotten Italian artist.

THE ANGELS

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Bob Yates (Ebury Press)

Brooklyn Beckham (Penguin)

The Angels roared out of the 1970s with multiplatinum albums, hits and record-breaking tours.

The band was formed by the trio of Rick and John Brewster and Doc Neeson. During the 2000s the Brewsters and Doc fell out and legal battles ensued. Differences were settled, but Doc was ill and died in 2014. The Angels now have Screaming Jets front-man Dave Gleeson on vocals. They’ve regaled long-time associate Bob Yates with the inside story, warts and all, resulting in this definitive book about one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands.

The book consists of up to 300 images taken

by Brooklyn, as well as exclusive new images of him. Many of the images have not been seen before and are accompanied with a written foreword and behind-the-scenes captions from Brooklyn.

Brooklyn has a passion for photography which has attracted millions of fans to his Instagram account. It has led to his involvement earlier this year in shooting the Burberry Brit Fragrance campaign, and most recently, creating a photo diary as part of his work with retail giant Pull and Bear.

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Q&A on pako

Amanda Jane Hille and mum Patsy at Eclectica.

A little whimsy behind each door

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This month Voice on Pako was lucky enough to be invited into the whimsical world of local artist, jewellery maker and creator of all things gorgeous Amanda Jane in her side-by-side magical kingdoms - Eclectica and Sister Store.

Where did all this creativity come from?

Well, I basically grew up in a homeware store. My mum has always been in retail and I grew up with her in her shops.

At the age of 14 I picked up a pair of pliers and made some earrings and thought to myself well that wasn’t that hard, and I opened my first jewellery shop at the age of 25.

And now I work in my lovely studio out the back behind the shop and spend my days creating beautiful things and everything I do is carefully watched over my boy, Henry, my rescue cat. Sometimes he decides my chair is his chair and that’s really it for the day. He is definitely the boss in the studio. Henry is Amanda’s CCC - constant creative companion.

How would you describe your style?

Well it’s just me and the name of the shop says it all eclectic ... I was eclectic before all the boho stuff started happening.

How would you describe the atmosphere in your two shops?

People walking through the door will find something colourful and something very different from any other shop.

We stock lots of handmade products and we definitely don’t like mass produced things.

We don’t follow trends in here, we just stock what we love and if you see something you like one week, there is a very big chance it won’t be here the following week. We spend time with our customers and like to think we offer a very personalised service and everything is gift wrapped.

Why Pako?

I was living in Queensland before I moved home to Geelong and to the Pako store. I wouldn’t have opened anywhere else because Pako just has that local village vibe and has a big enough name to make it a drawcard for Melbournians to make the trip down the highway for its diversity.

Would it be like choosing between your two children if you had to choose your favourite shop?

Choosing a shop, the original, Eclectica, will always be my fave. I am biased as this first shop has been my livelihood for seven years and it’s really looked after me. It’s my safe place, hahaha I love the frontage!

What are your personal faves in the two shops?

I love the beautiful natural fibres clothing in the sister store. And I love the cushions in both stores. I stock some locally made products when possible and mum does all the knitting.

How did the idea of the second shop come about?

The second shop happened because the space was offered to me and it was right next door and I was running out of room to stock the lovely things I wanted to. If I didn’t take the opportunity I would have always wondered, ’What if?’, but it’s very hard work!

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