Here you go: Margaret, left, is served by Rotarians Len Butcher and Derryck Rees and Salvation Army Lieutenant Laronie Thompson in the new Hastings Salvos kitchen. Right, Hastings MP Neale Burgess, Salvation Army Lieutenant Laronie Thompson and Hastings Rotary member Paddy Fincham. Pictures: Yanni
Rotary, Salvoes bring rough sleepers in from the cold ROUGH sleepers in the Western Port region are being better cared for thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Hastings Westernport. Its members have funded a kitchen, shower and laundry with washing machine and dryer at the Salvation Army centre, Hastings. Club secretary Heather Browning said the facilities cater to several
needs. “We had the shower and laundry installed to provide a place for rough sleepers to wash and have clean clothes and contribute to a modicum of dignity,” she said. “The kitchen provides for the Second Bite program and emergency food relief.” Rotary moved on the project after discussions with mission centre of-
ficer Laronie Thompson. “They are in addition to the amazing youth programs she provides,” Ms Browning said. “She does an amazing job.” The $15,000 facilities were opened on Friday 24 August. “As far as we are aware, there are no other facilities for rough sleepers in the Hastings area,” Ms Browning said. “There is nowhere for them to
go unless emergency housing can be arranged. “There are no facilities at the Salvation Army centre and they presently sleep wherever they find a safe place around town. “I believe the facility is well used already, with the kitchen providing around 150 meals each week. Anyone who wishes to use the shower is
welcome to do so and toiletries are provided with no questions asked.” Rotary members raised the money in several ways, including assisting with car parking at the Emu Plains market, Balnarring. “If anyone sees us out there in all sorts of weather doing what we can to raise a few dollars, have a chat to us and help if you can,” Ms Browning said.
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2018 Upcoming changes to the Frankston Line
Works along the Frankston line are progressing with major works taking place on Seaford Road, and Skye/Overton Road through August and September 2018. To allow for these works, changes will be in place that will affect the way you travel.
Buses replace trains
Road closures
On the Frankston line between Carrum and Frankston, and Frankston and Stony Point: • 8.15pm Saturday 8 September until 6am Sunday 16 September.
• Seaford Road (between Bayside Grove and Elsie Avenue) and Railway Parade (from Seaford Road to Johnstone Street) will be closed from 9pm Friday 17 August until Friday 28 September.
Traffic detours will be in place during these works, please allow extra travel time.
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