Compiled by Cameron McCulloughABOUT two years ago a Park Improvement Committee was formed, consisting of representatives of the various sporting clubs and kindred associations in Frankston.They started out with the idea that a substantial sum could be raised by public subscription, and that the Shire Council would expend at least £ for £.The hon. secretary (Mr. R. Fairnie) reported last night that the amount in hand, representing money subscribed by the public was £15/16/6.Those present at last night’s meeting were: Cr. Oates (chairman), Messrs. Fairnie (hon. sec.), Reg Coxall, E. K. McComb, H. Morrison, H. McComb, J. D. Jennings, J.…
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AWARD-winning play The Visitors will be performed at the Frankston Arts Centre later this year.The Visitors is directed by Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch, and won the awards for best mainstage production and best ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards. Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company have teamed up to take the show on tour this year.The play is set in January of 1788. The story follows seven clan leaders who wrestle with the decision of what to do when a fleet of giant nawi amasses at the harbour. The seven leaders are faced with the choice to send…
A CHARITY is helping local children stay involved in sport if their parents cannot afford to pay fees.Team Sports 4 All has partnered with Kingston Council to launch the “Fair Play Project”. Council is helping the organisation identify children who need assistance to keep playing sport. The charity funds children signing up to sports teams for the first time, and helps them cover fees beyond the first season.Team Sports 4 All director Cameron Dare said that the organisation had helped keep more than 100 kids involved with sport in the Kingston municipality so far. “Over 100 financially disadvantaged children will…
THE Beaumaris Life Saving Club and the Beaumaris Sea Scouts are two of 22 successful applicants for the latest round of South East Water’s community grants.South East Water announced the 22 grant recipients last week. The successful nominees will share $140,000.The Sea Scouts will use its grant money to buy kayaks and snorkelling equipment to expand its water programs. The Life Saving Club will use its money to support the hosting of monthly pop-up food markets.South East Water managing director Lara Olsen said the grant recipients make “valuable contributions towards supporting a thriving, more liveable community.” “We’re excited to support…
DOZENS of at-risk young people are attending a drop-in centre in Frankston for support and connection each week.Street Peace is a Frankston-based not-for-profit which runs outreach programs for young people in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, and Gippsland regions. It runs a drop-in centre called The Nest where visitors share meals and play games.Street Peace has conducted a survey of 42 visitors to The Nest – it found that 70 per cent of respondents remain hopeful for the future, 40 per cent had enjoyed improvements in their relationships with friends and family, and 16 per cent had become more engaged with…