Author: Bayside News

THE Chelsea Community Christmas Lunch will be held on Christmas Day once again this year. The lunch brings together people who might have otherwise spent Christmas on their own. The free event features a meal, giveaways, carols, and a visit from Santa. The lunch begins at midday at St Joseph’s School Hall, 4 Woodbine Grove in Chelsea. Gifts for the event can be left at Barry Plant Real Estate Chelsea, 394/395 Nepean Highway. Bookings must be made for the Christmas lunch. Book at trybooking.com/events/landing/970740 or call St Joseph’s Parish on 9772 2211 First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News…

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A FRANKSTON North man has been charged for allegedly stabbing a teenager in Dandenong. Police allege that the man stabbed a teenager who was trying to break up a fight between his friend and the alleged offender. The Dandenong teenager was taken to hospital, and survived the attack. The alleged stabbing took place at a Clow Street bus stop on 28 October. The 38-year-old man was charged with intentionally cause injury, and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 27 February. First published in the Frankston Times – 6 December 2022

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DAVID Scott School in Frankston has received a $1.3 million grant to build a new two-storey learning centre. The money will be used to knock down an existing building, construct the new one, and improve outdoor areas and amenities. The grant was awarded through the federal government’s capital grants program. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “these new facilities will provide school staff, teachers and students at David Scott School with better, more modern spaces in which to work, teach and learn. The Australian Government is committed to providing all schools with appropriate funding so that all students, including those at…

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DONATIONS are now being accepted under the Frankston Giving Tree. Gifts and non-perishable items donated at the giving tree will be passed on to local people struggling this Christmas. Hampers with the donated items will be distributed at the Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch. The free community lunch is held on Christmas Day each year, with the help of 150 volunteers. Event co-ordinator Pastor Mark Whitby said “each year, the crowd gets larger at the Frankston Life Community Christmas lunch. Thanks to our volunteers, Christmas becomes a little easier for those struggling. The true blessing of Christmas is all about…

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THE first Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights since the COVID-19 pandemic has been heralded as a success. A big crowd turned out to see the fireworks, listen to the music, and see Frankston’s Norfolk Pine lit up. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the return of the event was “very special”. “Live entertainment, fantastic food and drink, activities for the kids, the Christmas market, the lighting of the tree and of course a fantastic fireworks display. That’s how we do it in Frankston. When we do something, we do it well,” he said. “It’s what makes us one of the most…

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