A SERPENTINE sculpture has been installed at the Frankston Arts Centre’s Glass Cube gallery. Caroline Graley’s Resurgence is a multimedia exhibition centered around a large swirling sculpture. The sculpture was created using painted MDF panels, and is illuminated by video projections and accompanied by music. Graley’s work Curve has been displayed at the gallery previously. Her latest work is part of an ongoing series exploring the movement of dance. Graley has studied classical ballet and creative dance. Resurgence can be seen from the street at the Glass Cube Gallery, 37 Davey Street in Frankston. The exhibition closes 26 August. For…
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A CARRUM kindergarten has become one of just 35 centres nationally to be awarded the top rank from the Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. Carrum Family and Children’s Centre has been awarded an “excellent” rating from the ACECQA. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said the outcome reflected the quality of local kinders. “Our educators should be justly proud of this rating which shows how they lead and inspire the wider education and care sector,” he said. “The new Carrum rating and the ‘exceeding’ rating already achieved by all three Family and Children’s Centres, reflects their hard work and ongoing emphasis…
THREE seniors’ morning teas hosted by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy are scheduled to take place in Seaford, Carrum Downs, and Langwarrin this month The morning teas have been attended by more than 350 local seniors since 2019. The Frankston gatherings have featured performances from Frankston High School students Kelly and Alex. Murphy says that the morning teas are “a fabulous opportunity for community members to meet their federal MP in a relaxed setting and foster connections with fellow locals.” “Our seniors play a vital role in our local community. We deeply value their experience and knowledge, and these morning teas…
A CARRUM DOWNS teenager was one of four children charged over two armed robberies at fast food restaurants last week. The alleged armed robberies took place in the early hours of 14 July. Police allege a group of seven people targeted a restaurant on Westernport Highway in Skye at around 2.25am, and a restaurant on Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North around 15 minutes later. The group was allegedly armed with a knife, and stole cash from the restaurants. One injury was recorded – a staff member in Skye was left with facial injuries after an alleged assault. Police have now…
A COMMUNITY bus is now transporting people to a food bank to help them stay fed during the cost-of-living crisis. AccessCare, an organisation which supports older people and people with disabilities living at home, is now sending its community bus to Pantry 5000. The food bank runs at the Longreach Anglican Parish in Carrum. The AccessCare service runs every second week. AccessCare HACC care advisor Tricia Jasinski said “cost of living pressures are an issue for everyone and so having the community bus attend Pantry 5000 means these residents can access good quality food.” “We only had a few clients…