MARG D’Arcy has a burning passion that cannot be extinguished. Decades since she first worked in a refuge for women and children escaping family violence, Marg is no less passionate about advocating for a society free from violence. Having moved to the Peninsula last year following the passing of her husband, Marg has quickly developed a strong local connection. “I love the Peninsula. It gives me the open space I crave – perfect for establishing my garden, reading and taking long walks along the beach with my dog, not to mention discovering the region’s wineries! I have also become a…
Author: Bayside News
BORDER restrictions between Frankston and the North Pole are expected to be temporarily lifted to allow Santa to come to town. Christmas celebrations will take place all month long around Frankston. The festivities started with a Christmas concert at the Frankston Arts Centre last weekend. As part of the show the 100-year-old Norfolk Pine on Davey Street was lit. A decorations trail, 12 days of Christmas carols, Christmas health and wellbeing activities, crafts, workshops and competitions, and library story time sessions will take place throughout December. “Things are getting better and the future is bright so why not enjoy a…
RECYCLED soft plastics have been used to create a new footpath in Seaford. The path was created using Polyrok, which is an alternative to mineral aggregate in concrete for pathways, kerbs, and channels using soft plastics. Material including frozen pea bags and bread bags can be used in the process. The plastics are collected through the REDcycle program at Coles and Woolworths. The path was a joint project between Carrum Downs recycled plastic manufacturer Replas, Frankston Council, Frankston Sand and Soil, and SR Engineering. Replas managing director Mark Jacobsen said Frankston Council is the first to trial the use of…
MCCLELLAND Sculpture Park and Gallery will reopen this week. From 2 December, the SITE & SOUND exhibition will be hosted in the park and the Inside Out: Space and Process exhibition in the gallery. SITE & SOUND will run until April – exploring art as ecological practice. The exhibition has been curated to invite its audience to consider the importance of listening to better understand environmental issues facing the planet. It features immersive sound environments, and an array of performances and listening events. The exhibition is curated by Jon Buckingham, Lawrence Harvey, and Simon Lawrie. It draws from RMIT’s Sonic…
A SECURITY guard has allegedly been spat on and threatened while working at the Gateway Shopping Centre in Langwarrin. At around 6.30pm, 5 November, multiple items were stolen from the shop. Security spoke to a woman about the thefts, before she allegedly spat on one of the guards. Police say that a man then threatened to run down the guard with his car. They then fled the car park in their car, described as a silver Toyota Hilux. Police have released images of a car, and three people they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises them…