Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter
May June2017
Image above - Kerry Spokes - Glass Half Empty - 2017 – monoprint
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In a world where numbers, statistics and calculations dominate, we ask you to bring your ‘right side brain’ creativity to bear on the idea of ‘measurement’.
From cultural textile patterns to the conceptual tools of linear perspective and horizon lines, from the paradoxical paintings of Rene Magritte and etchings of M.C Escher to computer rendered fractals, from the strange phenomena of Synesthesia, where numbers are sometimes perceived as colours, to the deliberate use of numbers and text as subject matter, our creativity is often intertwined with mathematical reference.
A suite of local artists has been invited to respond to this idea of ‘measurement’ as a starting point for Gecko’s next group exhibition. Featuring works by artists from South Gippsland, this exhibition will run for two months.
Susan Purdy - 'Hand Span' 2017 - Digital Photograph
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Gecko Studio Gallery
What’s next? Exhibitions in the pipeline……(NB details may change before these exhibitions open)
#115 "Picturesque" - group landscape exhibition - July 23 to Sept 16. Opening event on July 23
#116 Anne Miller - paintings, prints and drawings - Sept 17 to Nov 18. Opening event on Sept 24
#117 Jan Learmonth - Nov 19 to Dec 16. Opening event on Nov 19
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Gecko Workshops Linocut workshop – “big hairy things” - with tutor Helen Timbury.
Thursday July 6th, 2017. 10am - 3.30pm. Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek.
Carve a large 40x60cm lino block as a one-off sculptural piece. It's your chance to create your own monster or wild hairy creature using texture and repetition. The emphasis will be on cutting and shaping the block, with one print on tissue paper and your plate to take home. This is a school holidays workshop suitable for adults and youth 12+. Fee: $150 includes all materials, payable no later than a week before the workshop.
Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Workshop held at Gecko Studio Gallery (studio space at the back of Gecko), 15 Falls Rd Fish Creek. Bring your own lunch; tea & coffee provided. Parking in the street (Ryan St) behind Gecko.
Images – Helen Timbury.
Check this out
● South Gippsland artist Andrew Stacey has been busy in Wilcannia, NSW. www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-17/wilcannia-derelict-outback-pub-becomes-public-house-of- healing/8447476
● An Australian digger will be honoured with art in the village of Bullecourt, France — a century after he was killed there in one of the major battles of the Somme campaign of World War I. www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-23/anzac-day-2017-artists-honour-digger-from-battle-for- bullecourt/8457804
● Karen Pence is a teacher, an artist, a pilot, and just happens to be married to the United States Vice- President, Mike Pence. As Second Lady, she is making it her mission to promote the profession of art therapy. www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-23/second-lady-karen-pence-on-art-therapy/8464174
Gecko Studio Gallery News
● Big news for Fish Creek - The Flying Cow Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek is closed – but then reopening under new ownership and new name – stay tuned for further news.
● Gecko on Facebook - Keep up to date with our news and events on the Gecko Studio Gallery Facebook page.
● Framing quotes/ consultations – a reminder that it is wise where possible to make a time with Kerry for framing consultations and quotes. Kerry can be contacted on 0423 721 593 or at the Gallery (5683 2481). Kerry is not always at the gallery or we may have an event underway so it helps if you can book a time with Kerry. Susan Purdy can also help you with your framing requirements on Mondays and Fridays.
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ArtHouse accommodation
Brought to you by Gecko Studio Gallery - the ArtHouse, fine accommodation in Fish Creek.
The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek.
Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden filled with interesting plants and flowers plus the ancient apple tree in pride of place in the back yard.
The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned local artists for sale - your very own private gallery.
With an open central living area, full kitchen, 2 generous sized bedrooms and unique bathroom the ArtHouse is light filled and cosy. There is a wood fired heater with wood provided as well as a reverse cycle air conditioner.
Quality linen and bath towels are provided; just bring your beach towels.
A library of art books and novels, an interesting DVD and CD collection and current art and style magazines have been collected for your enjoyment.
Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, cafes' (including 9 Acres Coffee Bar and Food Store situated right next door), interesting shops and the iconic art deco Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top.
The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area.
When staying at the ArtHouse guests are treated to a chilled bottle of Waratah Hills Award winning Sparkling Rose, Loving Earth organic chocolate, Promontory Preserves jam and a fresh grind of coffee from 9Acres café next door! What a treat!
Accommodates 4 - 2 bedrooms each with queen size bed. 1 bathroom. Lounge room, dining room, back deck with BBQ, lovely garden. Minimum stay – 2 nights and 3 nights on long weekends.
Rates based on 2 guests per night......
Peak Rates mid Dec to end Jan: midweek price $270/night. Weekend price $290.
Summer rate: midweek price $250. Weekend price $270
Off Peak rates: midweek price $230/night. Weekend price $250.
School and Public Holidays: midweek price $250/night Weekend price $270
Extra guests $20 per adult, $10 per child - per night.
Contact Kerry at Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481 or 0423 721 593. www.facebook.com/pages/Arthouse/482648991846293 www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/vic/phillip-island-gippsland/wilsons-promontory/146244 www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2166372
See all the images at www.arthousefishcreek.com.au/ or the 3 links above.
Kerry Spokes ● See Kerry’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kerryspokesartist and website www.kerryspokes.com.au/
● See www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/kerry-spokes-2/#.VkBxHeTovIU
Prom Coast Arts Council Inc
Next general meeting will be – Tuesday June 20 at 7pm in the supper room of the Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. All welcome. Ph Michael 0421 209 878
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Local Art Venues and Events
The Alison Lester Shop Prints, Books, Cards & Gifts – 1 Falls Road, Fish Creek, Victoria 5683 2352. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for when Alison will be in-store for book signings and other special events. www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Lester/219864641549443 http://alisonlester.com/ (Psst…all the prints at the Alison Lester Shop are framed by Gecko Studio Gallery)
Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery/ Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment.
Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and one-off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 – 4.30pm. 0417 370 596 http://ridethewildgoat.com.au/ Check out Andy’s out there Christmas tree
The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Rd, Fish Creek. Open hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Ph 5683 2628. [email protected] www.celiarossergallery.com.au/index.htm
People Places Things Gallery 11 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between Flying Cow Café and the Fish Creek Memorial Hall). Photography, large format printing, studio, portraiture, pets, process and printing of your photos – anything but weddings. Also, wanted to buy – old cameras, photos, film negs, glass slides, negatives – anything photographic. Hobby, not part of the business. Contact Michael Pitts 0418 508 392 [email protected]
The Hub - Fish Creek 10am to 4pm 27 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
The Fish Creek Hotel Artspaces – an exhibition space in the art hub of Fish Creek. ● New Directions: Irregularities & Abstractions - Julie Lundgren Coulter
Fish Creek Hotel/Motel 1 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2404. Terry & Kevin. http://www.fishcreekhotel.com.au/
Waratah Hills Vineyard - Neil and Judy Travers (and Megan). The cellar door is open every weekend, all public holidays (exc. Christmas, Boxing Day and Good Friday) and daily throughout January. Friday 12 noon to 4pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm. Lunch served each day until 3pm. Cheeseboards available from 3pm to 5pm. 20 Cottmans Rd (Off Promontory Rd) Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2441 email http://waratahhills.com.au/ www.facebook.com/Waratah-Hills-Vineyard-189276447783693/
Basia Mille - luxury apartments, vineyard and olive grove. Geraldine and Tony Conabere. 1 Taylor Court, Fish Creek (Waratah North) 0414 295 048 / 5687 1453. http://basiamille.com.au/
Stockyard Gallery ● Volunteer’s Exhibition ● Gallery open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 www.facebook.com/pages/Stockyard- Gallery/205686259540514
Meeniyan Art Gallery new curator - Catherine Robinson
Gallery #1 ● Petals by Sharon Lagden - 28 April – 26 May. In our world we are surrounded by beauty, but few of us have the time to really appreciate it. Through my floral paintings, I try to capture the delicate folds of the petals and the many varied tones of the flower subject, so that you too can enjoy the beauty that I see. Gallery #1 & 2 ● Crossing the Bridge: Recent work by six Phillip Island artists - Peter Walker, Jill Rogers, Jim Cuneen, Marian Quigley, Sandra Peeters & Warren Nichols. 26 May – 29 June 2017
Gallery #2 ● Due to construction works beyond the Gallery’s control, Gallery 2 has had to be closed for a short time
Workshops
● South Gippsland Shibori Society
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Upcoming workshops: 4 March, 6 May, 8 July. South Gippsland Shibori Society, meets the first Saturday of every second month. Shibori is a traditional Japanese art that uses indigo on cloth to create intricate and beautiful designs. Cost is $15 per person, which includes the use of the Indigo dye bath, tools, refreshments and the facility. For details on what to bring, contact Meg Viney-Bell, at [email protected] or phone 56642430 during business hours. ● 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 Exhibition bookings - [email protected] Workshop bookings & enquiries - Meg Viney - Workshop manager, ph 56642430 [email protected] http://meeniyanartgallery.com.au/
The ArtSpace Mirboo North 81B Ridgway Mirboo Nth (Between Mirboo Nth Hardware & The Grand Ridge Brewery) ArtSpace Hours Wed-Sun 10-4pm www.facebook.com/TheArtSpaceinMirbooNorth/
ArtSpace Wonthaggi The Centennial Centre, 1 Bent Street, Wonthaggi 3995 (opposite Aldi). Tel: (03) 5672 5767. Hours: Thursday - Monday 10-4
Arc Yinnar ● 2017 Gippsland Sculpture Prize - Glover Prize $7000, People’s Choice $1000. 1 April – 27 May, 2017. Contact [email protected] ph 03 51631310. Arc office hours: Tues—Fri 12—4pm Sat 11am—3pm
Toora Village Studio Gallery Toora Village Studio Gallery - open Thursdays to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 25 Stanley Street, Toora www.facebook.com/Toora-Village-Studio-Gallery-104985282962543/
The Yarram Archies 2017 20 July –15 August. Opening night 21 July, 6 -7.30pm. Download entry form from http://yarramcourthousegallery.com/index.php/contacts/category/3-entry-forms Address: 9 Rodgers St, Cnr Commercial Road, Yarram. Email: [email protected] Phone: 5182 6553 Contact: Karen Rogers, President 0429 851 446
Saraghi Gallery Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Saraghi Gallery - behind Cafe Lugano, 71 Thompson Ave, Cowes
Bob Hickman - Painting classes 5x2 hour classes in Koonwarra studio, Tuesday afternoons 1- 4pm $35 per session and Wednesday evening 6-8pm, $100 for a five week block. Also, printmaking and hebel stone carving weekend workshops throughout the year. Check out www.bobhickman.blogspot.com.au or contact Bob on 0439 303 244 for more information.
Loch Arts Council - www.facebook.com/Loch-Arts-Council- 581762918549744/timeline?ref=page_internal
Korumburra Arts Group The Arts Group meets about once every 2 months and welcomes artists and art supporters to become part of the group. For further information about the exhibition or the Arts Group contact Jane Brocklesby 0427 472 117, Neil Coxon 5655 2107, Tony Parisi 0407 219 639. http://korumburracommunity.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/September-to-November-2015.pdf
Federation Art Gallery – exhibition of sculpture & paintings. Corner Commercial and King Streets, Korumburra. Opening Friday 19 May, at 6:30pm. Exhibition 15 May to 10 June. Open 10-4.Closed Fri & Sun The Boobook Art Studio in South Gippsland - committed to providing enriching, high quality art instruction to children & teenagers. Jacqui Dinsbergs. Studio address: 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, Vic 3956 Postal address: PO Box 252, Foster, Vic 3960 http://boobookartstudio.com.au/
Drawing Classes Classes run by Ann Parry. First and third Fridays at Port Franklin schoolhouse. 10.30am – 2.30pm. Tea & coffee provided, take your own lunch. Some art materials provided or take your own. $35 each session, $50 when there is a life model. Contact Ann 0448 390 785 or 5664 6558.
Freestone Press Gillian Kline 0408514560 email http://freestonepressprintmakingstudio.com/ littlemilligan (NEW) – makers of beautiful things. Deb Milligan and Colin Little. 26 Avon St, Briagolong. Summer Hours are Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. If you come at other times and we aren’t open – call us on 0427 842 328 or 0490 172 012. We are just around the corner and are very likely to be able to open up for you. [email protected] www.littlemilligan.com.au/
Gone South Studio – Grant Flather and Helen Wilkinson - www.gonesouthstudio.com/ 6
Switchback Gallery - Building 6S, Northways Road, Churchill VIC 3842. Bryce Ives. Phone: 5122 6261 Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm. Closed on public holidays. Disabled access
Prom Coast Film Society -
Join at www.trybooking.com/OBPR or through the FAMDA website.
Next screening - June 2 - Embrace of the Serpent (2015) Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina
July 7 - Goldstone (NAIDOC week) 2016 Australia / August 4 - Mustang (2015) Turkey / September 1 - Manchester by the Sea* (2016) USA / October 6 - Eye in the Sky (2015) USA / November 3 - Jasper Jones* (2017) Aust. / December 1 - NZ comedy double Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) and What We Do in The Shadows (2014) * these films have not yet received commercial release in Australia.
Joining is easy and as noted previously, the Committee strongly recommends buying your subscription online by following the instructions in this link https://www.trybooking.com/OBPR However, if you’d rather pay by cash or cheque, friendly Committee members will be available between 7 30pm to 8 00pm to get you subscribed and seated. For the incredibly reasonable amount of $60 you can enjoy the full 2017 program (13 films) – that’s less than $5 per film. Alternatively, for $25 you can buy a 3 (consecutive) month subscription. As the Film Society operates under the terms and conditions of the Federation of Victorian Film Societies (FVFS), only members or subscribers can attend films. We are unable to offer single night tickets. However, you can purchase subscriptions online at any time. For more information about the Film Society go to: www.famda.org.au. The Film Society looks forward to your company in 2017.
Arts/Culture/Tourism/Community newsletters (send us info if you have a newsletter to add) ● South Gippsland Arts Network Update - administered by Sophie Dixon, Community Strengthening Support Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council. Categories are: exhibitions on now / festivals / music & performance / film / coming soon / download information / galleries of South Gippsland. Contact Sophie to have your info included [email protected]
● Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts News
● Stockyard Gallery – not sure how to subscribe but I guess emailing them at [email protected] and asking for their newsletter should do the trick
● Regional Arts Victoria, Gippsland - monthly newsletter
● ArtSpace Newsletter – send email to [email protected]
● Meeniyan Motel Newsletter Meeniyan Motel email newsletter
● Craft Victoria - Craft Almanac e-news go to Craft Victoria website and find the subscribe area at the bottom of the page. Craft Victoria subscription
● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office (Luke at the P.O. is the editor) and various outlets around town.
● Venus Bay/Tarwin community newsletter “Matter of Fact”
Lyrebird Arts Council
● SARAH BLASKO - Saturday 27TH May. 8pm. Support: TBC $52/$55 SOLD OUT Performing without a band for the first time in her storied career, Sarah Blasko will lay bare her extraordinary songwriting and iconic voice in a special nation-wide tour of theatres both intimate and grand. Sarah Blasko writes songs that strike with rare immediacy, clarity and purpose. Melodies beguilingly simple, lyrics ever honest and direct. She has a deserved reputation as one of Australia's most commanding live performers whether she's playing in the most intimate theatres, the grandest Opera Houses or our most expansive festival stages. “Whenever I listen to Sarah Blasko’s albums I feel like I’m navigating a vast ocean” - Dave Faulkner - The Saturday Paper From her game-changing debut The Overture &The Underscore (2004) through to 2015’s stunning synth- laden paean to love Eternal Return, the three-time ARIA Award winner has continually proven herself an irrepressible artistic force and one of the most recognisable voices in Australian music. In the
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midst of releasing 5 studio albums both beloved by fans and critically adored, Blasko continues to find time to write scores for award winning film, television and theatre productions.
● BETH ORTON Saturday 10th June, 8pm. Support: TBC $60/$65 SOLD OUT
English Brit award winning singer-songwriter Beth Orton today announces that she will play dates around the country this June, adding to her already announced appearance at the Sydney Opera House (Vivid Live festival). Last in Australia in 2013 for the Heavenly Sounds tour, Orton is well known for her mesmerising on- stage presence and powerfully emotive vocals. Consequence Of Sound wrote of Orton’s “… intensely heartfelt vocals and ever assured guitar…” at a recent London show, continuing that “Orton’s vocal at times recalled the melisma of Joni Mitchell and the purity of Sandy Denny”. Orton will perform with a full band for the first time in Australia in many years playing songs spanning her celebrated career from Trailer Park, Central Reservation, Daybreaker, Comfort of Strangers and Sugaring Season to her 2016 album Kidsticks, which was co-written and co-produced in LA with Fuck Buttons’ Andrew Hung. The album received rave reviews from tastemakers around the world, with the UK’s Guardian describing the album as a “joyously abandoned swirl of words and sounds”, while Clash Magazine said, “it is an album marking out its own territory rather than trying to conform to expectations.” “Her 20 years of folk-electro oscillations find an experimental middle ground here, between breathy vocal rounds and abstract electronic grooves”, said Rolling Stone Australia. WATCH Beth’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert here, and live performance of Moon on WFUV here Don’t miss your chance to experience this incredible performer when she returns to our shores in June.
● JOE PUG Saturday 15th July, 8pm Support: Courtney Marie Andrews $40/$45
Chicago born and raised Joe Pug is no stranger to this part of the world and makes a welcome return to headline shows after coming down in 2016. His third and critically acclaimed album Windfall, a 10-song indie-folk gem that has cemented his reputation as one of America’s most respected young songwriters, was met with high praise with The Australian describing it as “absolutely brilliant.” As Paste Magazine commented, “Windfall is an album about not just the broken moments and uphill climbs that shape life, but how to exist in those moments, how to draw on core strengths and adapt, how to live through it all and come out stronger.” We all agreed and you will hear tunes from this, his back catalogue and new tunes and covers come July.
Touring with Joe will be Courtney Marie Andrews. At just 16 years old, Andrews left home in Arizona for her first tour. Travelling up and down the West Coast of the USA, busking and playing anywhere that would have her. Soon after, she took a Greyhound bus four nights straight from Phoenix to New York to do the same on the East Coast. For a decade or so since, Courtney’s been a session and backup singer and guitarist for nearly 40 artists, including Damien Jurado. She never stopped writing her own material, though. Picking up admirers like Jurado and Ryan Adams along the way, she has quietly earned a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. Her 2016 album release ‘Honest Life’ has been praised by media universally with the UK’s Daily Telegraph saying “the poetic economy of her lyrics is right up there with such masters of the country vignette as Guy Clark and John Prine…a truly substantial talent.” That’s some big associations right there. Joe Pug and Courtney Marie Andrews. Two sensational talents gracing the one stage for a great night of music and discovery. Don’t miss them this July.
● ‘The Meeniyan Dance’ - THE MELTDOWN & THE TESKEY BROTHERS. Saturday 5th August, 8pm $30/$35
To celebrate the Hall’s 75th birthday Lyrebird are going to bring back the Meeniyan Dance on Saturday 5th August. There will be some tables and chairs – but these will be unallocated. Doors open at 7, music to start at the usual time of 8pm. The bands are prodigious – The Meltdown (9 piece full sound explosion) & The Teskey Brothers. Not only a birthday, but a full-on celebration. Dress up or dress down, just dress and get there!! Melbourne’s purveyors of the finest country soul THE MELTDOWN, are delighted to be performing at Meeniyan to celebrate the Hall’s 75th year and also the release of their self-titled debut album. Blending country, gospel and 60s soul, the result is a unique take on Australian soul music and a record full of life, energy and deeply felt storytelling. With influences ranging from Father John Misty, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Alabama Shakes built above a steady foundation of southern soul music, this collection of stellar players have created a mesh of Stax and Motown with a healthy dose of the Nashville songwriting tradition. Making the song the focus, The Meltdown stay true to the common goal of the story and keep your attention on the honey soaked tones of Simon Burke’s incredible voice.
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The Teskey Brothers. are a group of talented young musicians, thcir influences include Funk, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock, even some Latin They unashamedly draw from any style so long as it fits into the overall category of good, they don’t discriminate, loving and appreciating a wide style of musical genres. Modern influences include such artists as Ben Harper, Steve Wonder, Prince, Cody Chestnut, and Cat Empire. Whilst recent musical history supplies the artistic genius-of Otis Reading, Ray Charles, George Benson to challenge and inspire the young and open mind, the Teskey brother’s love nothing more than to play music old or new and they do it with unique and original style their youth and enthusiasm is a joy to behold.
● Purchase tickets online via http://lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au/?page_id=7 Book tickets via email OR in cash from any of our local ticket outlets: Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek; Duck Hutt, Meeniyan; Main Street Revelations, Foster; The Rusty Windmill Cafe, Leongatha.
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Fish Creek ● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office (Luke at the P.O. is the editor) and various outlets around town. Submission deadline – 20th of the month.
● The Flying Cow Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Breakfast & lunch - 10am onwards, closed Wednesday and Thursday (open Thursdays in January). Ph 5683 2338 Closed – then reopening under new ownership and new name – stay tuned for further news.
● Fish Creek Community Development Group – membership is only $5. Have your say as to how Fish Creek develops. Meetings are monthly at present. Membership enquiries to Michael Lester 0421 209 878 [email protected]
● Café KO Bar and Grill – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed to Sunday. On Sat & Sun, breakfast will on offer from 9am. Other days: open from 12-12.30 for lunch and dinners from 5.30pm onwards. http://kookscatering.com.au/
● Saturday Yoga with Howard (0499 202 409) 8- 9am Calligraphy Yoga; 9- 10am Synergy Yoga. $15 / $10 conc. All at Fish Creek Memorial Hall.
● Tiliqua – Fish Creek - Tiliqua is a self-contained holiday home accommodating up to 8 people and is located on the very edge of the Fish Creek township. The living areas offer spectacular panoramic views across the countryside. Bookings : Promaccom ph: 03 5682 1436 or free call 1800 458 382. For more information visit www.promaccom.com.au/tiliqua/index.htm
● Fish Creek Cottage – holiday accommodation - 39 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. Bookings: www.stayz.com.au/121861
● Fish Creek General Store - 25 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2226. Prop. Carolyn Fryer. Business for sale.
● Prom View Nursery - Ph 5683 2234. Hoddle Rd Fish Creek 3959
● Promontory Gourmet Foods - PO Box 25 Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2313.
● Fish Creek Post Office 29 Falls Road, Fish Creek VIC 3959. Ph 5683 2461. Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm
● Fish Creek & District CFA Fire & Rescue - www.facebook.com/fishcreekcfa/?ref=py_c
Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages - waterfront accommodation overlooking Waratah Bay with views to Wilson's Promontory. 35 Maitland Court, Walkerville South. Ph 5663 2364 www.beargullycottages.com.au/ Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park - 3 Loop Road, Walkerville North, VIC 3956 Ph 5663 2224. www.caravan-parkfinder.com.au/campsites-and-caravan-parks/view/22198-walkerville- caravan-park
Koonwarra ● Storehouse & Thomas James Hodgkinson Burge - Stylist Storehouse brings artisan craftspeople, clothing, artwork and homewares to you. We have two locations, Koonwarra and now St Kilda… Storehouse - 4-6 Koala Drive, Koonwarra. Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 [email protected] www.storehousekoonwarra.com/about/ Storehouse - 100 Barkly Street, St Kilda 10am – 6pm Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 [email protected] www.facebook.com/storehousestkildaandkoonwarra/
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Meeniyan ● moo’s at meeniyan 89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050 open Thursday to Monday from 8:30am and for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings (closed Tuesday and Wednesdays) Wine of the Month – Dirty Three Wines - It’s all about the dirt. Great wine tastes the way it does because of the dirt it’s grown in and the hands that got dirty making it. We make with soul, that speak of the dirt in which they’re grown and that ooze the love we have for this wily grape. Dirty Three's ultimate goal is to craft wines with a unique sense of Gippsland. To speak of the land on which they are grown. Marcus says, “For me the pathway is quite simple, grow fantastic fruit and pick it just at the right moment. The rest follows quite naturally and with very little need for tinkering or artificial adjustments in the winery. To me the greatest vintage and vineyard expression happens when you nail these two things.” The reality is quite a lot harder than this of course. Growing great fruit and making great wine takes a total focus, commitment and passion to the craft. A never-ending pursuit of improvement and respect for the dirts on which we have been granted as a custodian. It’s all about the dirt. 2016 Dirty Three Riesling - South Gippsland Riesling is not very widely planted in Gippsland, although it could be. Riesling’s native home is in Germany, so it is not so surprising to find it is best suited to cold climates like that of South Gippsland. 2016 Dirty Three Pinot Noir- South Gippsland Pinot Noir is the most widely planted grape across Gippsland and justifiably so. The cool climate and wide variety of soils in Gippsland suit the variety almost perfectly. Vineyard sites across Gippsland produce quite stark differences in resulting wine flavour and structure. This one of the unique and endearing qualities of Pinot, that it wears its dirt on its sleeve.
Sandy Point
Sandy Point Music Club - A group of interested residents have recently banded together to form a Sandy Point Music Club. Their aim is to enhance the village atmosphere of Sandy Point by organising regular events at the Community Centre. The plan is to encompass different styles of music to cater for different ages and groups with the main focus on having social and fun evenings. This is very important in a community and Sandy Point is pretty well a perfect size to allow this to happen. As a result of running such events the group hopes to make a small profit with the proceeds being donated to worthy causes with some local connection. Profit from the first two events was given to the South Gippsland Hospital. The Music Group would love to hear from people with ideas and “special requests” for future events. For more information please email [email protected] Next event: The Teskey Bros live at the Centre - Saturday 20 May. Doors open 7.30pm, show 8.30- 11pm. Tickets $30. BYO nibbles and drinks. Bookings: www.trybooking.com
Foster ● Rhythm Café Under new ownership – more news as it comes in. Fully licensed. 3-5 Bridge St, Foster ph 5682 1612. Trading hours 10am – 4pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Tapas night every Friday 5 - 7.30pm ● Aherns Fruit Market & Fine Foods - 29 Toora Road, Foster Vic 3960. Phone: 5682 2095 http://aherns.com.au/ Open: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.30, Saturday 8.30 – 12.30
● Café Max – Comfort Inn, 3800 South Gippsland Hwy, Foster. Ph 5682 2022 [email protected]
● Main Street Revelations - New & Gently Used Quality Goods - 31 Main Street, Foster. Phone 5682 1381 www.mainstreetrevelations.com.au/
● Winchester Rise holiday accommodation - 5/8 Winchester St, Foster – Helen Wilkinson and Grant Flather (0427 375 020) - www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15707293
● The Greenhouse Garden Centre & Café. 21 Toora Road, Foster ph 5682 1930 www.facebook.com/pages/The-Greenhouse-Garden-Centre-Cafe/686574468028883?sk=timeline
Yanakie ● Coastal View Cabins - 150 Foley Road, Yanakie, Wilson’s Promontory Ph 5687 1248 Mobile 0433 772 713 www.coastalviewcabins.com.au/ Mark and Craig
● Prom Country Attraction - Promhelis is now operating in Yanakie. Offering helicopter tours over Wilsons Prom and the coastline, Promhelis is a great new attraction. Witness Australia's southernmost point from the air. Rugged granite, elevated terrain and breathtaking coastal views combine to provide a flying experience that will never be forgotten. 10
Open 7 days a week during peak season. Enquires 0459 318 888. Yanakie Airfield 3510 Meeniyan- Promontory Road, Yanakie. Bookings / Enquiries: [email protected]
Local Radio ● Catch “Shaggy Baggy”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never date in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Tony Walker at 6pm Thursdays.
● Ramamlama Ding Dong with Denis, Dave & Nang 8pm - 11pm Friday nights (new program time). Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial www.3mfm.com.au/ - Friday 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Music based program featuring alternate themes each week based around Soul, Funk, Disco & Rock N’ Roll music. Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream 3mFM via the internet
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