A GROUP of dancers who perform at aged care homes across Frankston is on the lookout for new recruits. The Ruby Red Dancers perform for residents at aged care homes in Frankston, Edithvale, and on the Mornington Peninsula. The six dancers range from age 62 to 88. Ruby Red dancer Christina Howell has been performing since 2001. The group is now looking for more dancers to join so they can keep entertaining people for years to come. Howell says the group does a variety of dances to take viewers “around the world” from the comfort of their seats. “We started…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
WORK is underway to complete the redevelopments of Jubilee Park Stadium and St Kilda Football Club’s former training ground in Seaford. Both major projects were left in limbo after the collapse of construction company Lloyd Group. The builder had been contracted to complete the projects, but entered voluntary administration earlier this year. Frankston Council has now confirmed that works have resumed on the Healthy Futures Hub project, which will occupy St Kilda FC’s former homebase. It has also confirmed that works are expected to recommence soon to put the finishing touches on the Jubilee Park Stadium redevelopment. A statement from…
SWIMMERS and boaties face an increased risk of drowning this weekend. Life Saving Victoria has issued a warning to people heading out in the state’s waterways this King’s Birthday weekend. It says that Victorians are 68 per cent more likely to drown on a public holiday compared to other days of the year. LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley says that the colder weather can make people complacent. “With Melbourne winter getting underway, your risk of death by drowning may be the last thing on your mind, especially if you are fishing or boating and don’t plan on…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE PINES survived a scare to defeat Bonbeach last Saturday. Bonbeach came into the match with just one win to their name this season. They proved up to the task in front of their home crowd, and went into the half-time break with a five point lead over the Pythons. Pines took back the lead heading into the final term. The Pythons failed to score a goal in the last quarter, but still held on for a narrow two-point win 7.11 (53) to 7.13 (55). Shane Savage was instrumental for Pines. He scored four goals in what was…
THE Rossdale Golf Club has consulted with its members about the potential redevelopment of its Aspendale golf course. The proposal would see the golf course rezoned for a different use. The first stage of consultation concluded earlier this month. The presentation prepared for the first stage of consultation read that the club was not profitable enough to remain viable at its current home. “Despite the efforts of Rossdale’s board, members and staff to ensure Rossdale’s viability at Aspendale, membership subscriptions and department profits do not fund its fixed costs and coupled with debt, this is now no longer possible. As…