KEEN photographers should focus their attention on Kingston Council’s Lens Mist photography competition. The annual contest hits its seventh year this year and photographers can submit photos to capture “a creative response” to Port Phillip Bay with this year’s theme being “light”. Twenty finalists will have their pictures exhibited at next year’s Mordialloc, Food, Wine and Music Festival. Prizes will be awarded for best photograph, people’s choice award, junior category (ages 13-17) and the little lens mist award (ages 3-12). Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the popular annual event celebrated the community’s love of the beach. “This is a…
Author: Bayside News
A CENTENNIAL Lunch put on by Kingston Council last week in honour of the municipality’s elder citizens and their contribution to the community over several decades. The lunch, held at Woodlands Golf Club in Mordialloc, was hosted by MC John Blackman featured many stories from years gone by. Mentone resident 100-year-old Ada Richardson enjoyed relieving memories of times gone by. Ada, along with husband Horrie, settled in Parkdale upon their marriage in 1940 and remained in the family home until late last year; just two months shy of her 100th birthday. The mother of two now lives at Mentone’s Avonlea…
THE eighth annual Kingston Seniors Festival will kick off next month with a huge program of events and activities to enjoy. The month-long calendar program includes ballroom dancing, fashion demonstrations, nature walks, art classes, musical performances and much more. This year the theme of the Victorian Seniors Festival is “Celebrating Community” and aims to honour the accomplishments and value of older people in our community. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said there was something for everyone at this year’s festival with more than 100 events planned. “Community groups have helped us create a fantastic festival for 2015 and I encourage…
NINE grand finalists for The Voice of Frankston gave it their best vocal shot at the Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday 13 September. About 130 friends, family and fans were entertained by “passionate and fierce competition” in the show which was filmed by Channel 31, Voice director Jenny Wilkinson said. The adult category winner was Paul Dillon, of Red Hill, with original song Stars. He pocketed $500 cash, thanks to Bendigo Bank Frankston. Teen category winner was Brooke Miller, of Mt Martha, singing The Power of Love by Celine Dion. She won $250, also thanks to Bendigo Bank Frankston. Junior…
A MOTORIST pulled over for talking on his mobile phone “really fired up” before being involved in a scuffle with Highway Patrol police in Frankston, Wednesday morning. Senior Constable Darren Morgan, and Leading Senior Constable Darren Myers, of Frankston Highway Patrol, intercepted the Frankston man, 45, during a police operation in Playne St. They allege the man was talking on his mobile phone while driving and called to him to get off it. “He then gave us the finger”, Senior Constable Darren Morgan said. “We pulled him over and gave him a breath test and he returned a huge reading…