PREPARE to be immersed in the rich melodies of Celtic music as the Melbourne Celtic Festival On Tour makes its way to Frankston. Fresh from the success of its sold-out 2023 event and riding high on the waves of the 2024 Festival, this showcase promises an unforgettable evening filled with foot-stomping rhythms and the unmistakable warmth of Celtic culture.Following this year’s festival on 16-17 March, a carefully curated lineup of talented performers is bringing their magic to the Frankston Arts Centre. Headlining the event is international guest artist Chloe Matharu, a nominee for Scots Singer of the Year. Hailing from…
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SUSTAINABLE garden projects are underway at Kananook Primary School and Aldercourt Primary School. The gardens are part of a joint initiative between Good360 Australia and Repurpose It. The organisations are using soil from Frankston Council’s composted green organics to build gardens at both schools, with help from the students.The program began at Kananook Primary School on 15 February, and Aldercourt Primary School on 22 February. Repurpose It CEO George Hatzimanolis said the project “is all about making a real impact – by repurposing materials and encouraging a circular economy mindset, we’re showing kids how to think differently about sustainability.” Good360…
PETS will be available to adopt at a weekend event in Carrum Downs this month.Petstock Carrum Downs will hold its 10th annual pet adoption drive across 16 and 17 March. Petstock Foundation ambassador Dr Kate Mornement says that the rescue pets available for adoption are well-behaved and have undergone training. “Many rescue animals have been surrendered for reasons other than their behaviour, and many have undertaken basic training, so I would encourage people to not be deterred from adopting for these reasons. In my experience, an adopted animal can adjust and learn how to fit into your life, with a…
TWO people are wanted for allegedly stealing clothes from JD Sports at Bayside Shopping Centre.Police allege two men bundled items from the store into their arms and ran out the front. Approximately $850 worth of items were taken.Images of a person police wish to speak to about the theft have been released. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
AROUND 40 people attended a climate change preparation meeting at Frankston Library last Tuesday. The “HeatSafe Frankston” event was hosted by Sweltering Cities, and sponsored by CoPower. Guests were informed on how to prepare for increased heat and more extreme weather events.Speakers included Frankston councillor Claire Harvey, Sweltering Cities’ Sophie Emder, and Dr Geneivieve Cowie from Doctors for the Environment Australia. Harvey, the newly-appointed chair of the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance, said Frankston Council’s “climate change strategy, adopted last year, aims to deliver 57 actions over seven years through to 2030.”“These actions include support for community programs building…