A CHELSEA aged care home is a flurry of pom-pom making activity as residents and friends attempt to set a new Guinness world record. They aim to make 7777 pom-poms, string them together into a garland and break the record set by the Australian Country Spinners of Wangaratta. The record was set in August 2013 when participants laid out 6977 woollen handmade pom-poms, which stretched 178.6 metres (585.9 feet). “We chose this activity and record to break because pom-pom making is something that all residents can participate in,” Argyle Court residential manager Katy Cavanagh said. “We wanted a project that…
Author: Bayside News
Police are investigating a stabbing in Frankston this morning which left a man with serious injuries. Investigators have been told the man was walking west on Cranbourne Road when he was involved in an altercation with an unknown male about 7.15am. The man, believed to be in his 30s, sustained stab wounds to his body during the altercation. He was conveyed by ambulance to hospital in a serious condition. At this stage no arrests have been made and members have set up a crime scene on Cranbourne Road between Coprosma Avenue and Lindrum Road, Frankston as they continue to investigate.…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie NICK Theodore has an impeccable sense of timing. With Skye United’s promotion push under serious threat from bottom side Dingley Stars, Theodore came off the bench in the 78th minute and scored twice in the final six minutes of normal time to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Skye’s 4-3 come-from-behind win at home on Saturday gives it hope that it can beat Brandon Park in the race for second spot in State 3 South-East but it will have to perform at a far higher standard to achieve its aim. Skye dominated in the air…
A YOUNG man joined a 100 club last month by celebrating passing his driving test as part of a learner driver mentorship program. Frankston resident Trent became the 100th driver to get a driver’s licence and P-plates after taking advantage of the Frankston Council backed L2P Learner Mentor Driver Program. The program, funded by the Transport Accident Commission and managed by VicRoads with the support of the RACV Drive School, sees mentor drivers teach disadvantaged youngsters how to drive before the big day of the driving test. Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial congratulated Trent and volunteer mentor driver John Davidson…
SEVEN barbecue “pit masters” from Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula went dish for dish to raise money for cancer services at Peninsula Health last week. The cook-off was not for the faint-hearted and late risers. Winner Brenton Thomas – who prepared a delicious beef brisket – fired up his barbecue at 4am for the 6pm event. Take a Break for Cancer is a Peninsula Health initiative to raise funds for oncology services at Frankston and Rosebud hospitals. People were asked to host a gathering and encourage guests to contribute what they could to help fund world-class cancer services. Every year…