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Glen Eira City Council corner Hawthorn & Glen Eira Roads, South Caulfield 3 162 Volume 24 - November 1998 Phone: 9524 3333 Fax: 9523 0339 Email: [email protected] It's a gas at lastl hew! The gas is back on, and those of us who Pendured cold showers and dinners are relieved that the gas is flowing again from the Longford plant in Gippsland. The disastrous fire which saw the shutdown of Hot bread Victoria's gas supplies for almost two weeks also ready togo created a difficult situation for local businesses- from Gina Bui atKoonzang some were forced co close down, others brought in Hot Bread temporary electric or LPG appliances to help chem Shop stay open. Yet che extraordinary events of October also brought out a strong community spirit and resourcefulness among the people of Glen Eira, with neighbours helping one another and people finding inventive ways to cook hoe meals. Glen Eira Food Services' Meals on Wheels production Cr Norman Kennedy, who helped deliver the enra Glen Eira City Council mobilised immediately, in went into top gear, changing its cook-chill system to meals, congrarulated staff on their speedy and particular co ensure elderly residents living in Council instead send out 450 hot meals a day, for the benefit effective efforcs co deal with the gas crisis. facilities were not adversely affected. Boch the of cliencs who could not heat up their meals at home. "le is dear that staff not only have the best interests Spurway Nursing Home and the Glen Eira Food The Carnegie kitchen also sent out 700 hot meals of our ratepayers at hean but are efficient ac Services were exempted from the gas restrictions, and over one weekend, thanks to staff and volunteers who implementing practical measures chat have helped Council successfully lobbied for its three hostels to be came forward when extra hands were needed. many of our ratepayers cope with the current added to the exemption list. The gas was flowing Food Services manager Ross Moraes said: "It was very situation. again ac Camden, Heachlands and Rosstown hectic, and staff and volunteers put in a huge effort. hostels- home to 150 residents- about a week after "As chairman of Council's business development We gor our 700 hoe meals, compared co the normal the shutdown. committee, I am particularly pleased at the efforts weekend level of 160 meals which are usually that have gone into helping local business cope with Council's Residential and Community Care Services delivered with Friday meals for reheating on the the crisis." also provided ex.era home help and personal care weekend." services to elderly people. -Petrina Dakin Helping busi,ness stay open
ouncil's environmental health team visited food closed down during the gas shortage, but many shop C outlets across the municipality, to provide advice owners were coping by finding other methods of to business owners on managing without bot water, cooking, reducing their menus, or limiting their and to check on safety and hygiene standards. product range. "For example, a Carnegie bakery, which News was unable to make bread itself in its gas-powered ovens The team was extremely busy answering calls, sending Local Government Inquiry Page l this week, continued co prepare sandwiches and sell out information and inspecting all food premises, to School tender win Page 5 cakes made by another supplier." help chem stay open during the gas shortage. ADASS moves house Page 5 Gas Crisis Management Team leader Jim Mackinnon Major issues for businesses affected by the gas shortage said: "We hope Glen Eira businesses that suffered will Features: were safely preparing food, washing dishes and hands be able co gee some assistance from the Federal in cold water, sanitising procedures and temporary Doing Business Page 4 Government $100 million relief grant," he said. cooking arrangements. Training your dog Page 6 Environmental health team leader Leanne Girotto said: Local resident Mrs Cathy Maddeme called the Mayor Japan exchange students return Page 7 "Our first priority was businesses preparing food for recently to say thank you to the people .from Meals on Bentleigh- the elderly and the young. We inspected Council's Wheels for the meals received during the gas shortage. She Urban Village Structure Plan Page 8&9 three hostels, Food Services kitchen and child care really appreciated the hot meals- and said they were very centres, and then worked through a prioritised list of hot all the time, which was a real treat. Also she expressed Regulars: 500 food premises, as required by the State Chief her thanks for the wonderful home care worker who visits From the Chamber Health Officer." her once a week. She said that all the people .from Council (Council decisions) Page 2 "Shop owners were happy to see us, for the chance co were always kind to her and she thought that the Council Arts Page 10& II was doing a great job. She is 86and would have come to check if they were doing the right thing, and for advice Community Diary Page 12 on managing without hot water," Ms Girotto said. Council to thank people personally but is in a walking .frame. Youth Page Page 13 Ms Girotto said some businesses which were fully gas Recreation News Page 15 dependent, such as fish and chip shops and restaurancs, --== 1 Glen Eira News
New blood to save lives r Norman Kennedy (left) C joined a group of five Council staff last month who donated blood at the Red Cross Blood Bank's mobile unit at Ormond Uniting Church. The his month's Blood Bank provided a free shuttle TMessage from bus for the group from the town hall. the Mayor comes After doing their bit to help. the from Ogaki, Glen blood donors enjoyed a cuppa and Eira's sister city, snacks provided by local Red Cross volunteers. where the Mayor and Over two days at Ormond, ◄64 Mayores.s arc joining Blood Bank needs I 000 donations a day across people gave blood.The mobile unit visits in the celebrations Victoria to keep up with demand for blood. Ormond every three months. Contact: 13 I ◄ 95. for the city's 80th anniversary. Glen Eira's Sister City, Ogaki City in Japan recently celebrated the d,e 80th anniversary of its formation. To celebrate this occasion the Mayor of Recent Counc1 ec1s1ons~--· Ogaki, M r Ogura, invited the Mayors of the seven Acting Mayor appointed exhibited, and concerns from local residents had cities they call Friendly Cities co join in the Cr Veronika Martens was appointed Acting Mayor been received. celebrations. for the City during the recent absence of Mayor Cr Display home allowed to operate Barry Neve, who was on a visit co Japan as guest of Myself and the Mayoress were joined by Mayors from Council approved a the operation of a three storey the Mayor of Ogaki City, Glen Eira's Sister City. Cr Berea (USA), Changwon (South Korea), Handan display home ac 36 Kooyong Road, Caulfield North. Martens chaired the Council meeting on 13 October. (China), Kagoshima Oapan), Jamur (Belgium), and A number of objections from adjoining residents had Stuttgart (Germany). Being part of this event, and the Raised pavements for Eskdale Road been received and Council agreed co rescricc the manner in which our friends treated these Raised pavements will be installed in Eskdale Road, display home's hours of operation co Wednesday, delegations, reflects the deep commitment Ogaki City Caulfield North, between Kambrook Road and Saturday and Sunday between 1.30pm and 5pm. has to the promotion of the Friendly City concept. Bambra Road, following concerns by residents about No trial traffic experiment for Murray Street traffic speeds and volumes in the street. A traffic T he Mayoress and I were welcomed co Ogaki in such Council decided, after considerable debate, not co scudy by Council revealed that up co 2,400 vehicles a wonderful way. The hospicality shown to us has proceed with a six month trial closure of Murray use this road daily with up co 85 per cent exceeding been overwhelming. The Japanese people are so Street, Caulfield, between Hawthorn and Kooyong the 60 kilometre speed limit. A review on the friendly and are very proud of their links to Australia roads. A survey of residents in the screec revealed effectiveness of the pavements will be held six months and especially to Glen Eira. divided opinion on whether the trial should be held, after their inscallarion. As an example of our Friendly City relationship I and Council felt ic could not support the trial as a presented co Mayor Ogura a framed night Rezoning of old dairy site in East Boundary Road clear majority approval had not been obtained. photograph of the Glen Eira Town Hall co Council has asked an independent panel co consider a Complaints had been received over large traffic commemorate Ogaki's 80th anniversary. request from a developer co rezone a large vacant site volumes and high speeds in the street. in East Boundary Road, Ease Bencleigh, from Light A number of residents both for and against the The promotion of understanding through organised Industrial co Residential C co enable the creation of closure were present ac the Council meeting, with visits of civic leaders and more importantly student 32 residential units. The land, opposite Bailey some puccing their views directly co the Councillors. exchanges can only improve relationships. Reserve, was once the H ughesdale Dairy site. Officers will continue co explore other means of Recently, seven students from Glen Eira schools The proposal for the rezoning had been publicly controlling traffic levels and volumes in the street. visited Ogaki as a part of the Friendly Cities program. They not only enjoyed themselves buc learned a lot about Japan and were wonderful ambassadors fo r our Councillor cont:act:s city and our country. JASPER WARD -Barry Neve Cr Barry Neve Cr Russell Longmuir Mayor Ph: 9524 3225 (Council) Ph: 9557 4438 Fax: 9563 9403 (AH) Fax: 9557 8717 You are invited I Mobile: 0412 218 468 to join the Mayor of Glen Eira in a ORRONGWARD Cr Noel Erlich Cr Alan Grossbard Remembrance Day Ph & Fax: 9533 0054 (H) Ph & Fax: 9533 0052 (HJ Ceremony Mobile: 0412 218 485 on Wednesday I I November at the Cenotaph in Caulfield Park MACKIE WARD Meet at I 0.50am to place wreaths at I 0.58am Cr Norman Kennedy Cr Veronika Martens All are welcome to join the Mayor for Ph: 9564 8395 Ph & Fax: 9579 7072 (HJ morning tea in the Dining Room at the Fax: 9564 8402 Ph: 9579 0297 (H) Town Hall after the ceremony. Mobile: 0419 379 540 Mobile: 0419 218 474 I GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL OISCl.AlMER The information in dus publication is of a general nacurc. The articles PO Box 42 Caulfield South 3162 Phone: 9524 3333 Fax: 9523 0339 contained herein an: not intended to provide a complcce discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. Gleo Eira City Council docs not Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au pt any liability for any statcmcnl$ or any opinion, or for any errors missions contained herein. L: Pagel Volume 2◄, November 1998
Walsh Report paves the way =0 n independent inspector has praised Glen Eira The report noted several of Council's recent "This is certainly something all local government in -·fD A City Council for its high performance and achievements, including winning a total of nine Victoria should look at. I chink there is some " 0 professionalism in a special report commissioned by management awards and commendations ranging confusion across many Councils about the different ... the Office of Local Government. from Arts co Information Technology, Library roles of Councillors and management. The Walsh ,- Services, Food and Risk Management. It also pointed Report rightfully acknowledges these areas of The review, carried out over four months by out chat Glen Eira is one of the lowest-taxing and 0 Municipal Administration Inspector, Dr Greg Walsh, concern, but I am confident chat Councillors and lowest-spending Councils in the State, and one of the found Council had performed at a high level since its management can work together to address the issues A) few Councils co be operating in surplus, even with a and build a stronger, more cohesive team," he said. " formation four years ago. The report said this - significant increase in spending on capital works co performance was largely the achievement of Council's The report's recommendations included the C\ improve community infrastructure. chief executive, Margaret Douglas, the senior officers development of a Code of Governance and an and staff. Mayor Cr Barry Neve said he was proud of all the increase in the number of Councillors from six co IfD achievements of the Council. nine to prevent voting deadlocks. A special Council ., Ms Douglas said the report meant ratepayers could meeting was held on 26 October to examine these fed confident chat Council was committed to "These achievements clearly demonstrate our ability ::s recommendations. achieving the best results for the Glen Eira to perform, even under difficult circumstances. It is 3 community. now up to Councillors to demonstrate that fD excellence, and work together to address the issues ::s "This is a huge vote of confidence for all Council Walsh Report findings raised in the report," he said. .. staff. It's also an assurance to the Glen Eira Dr Walsh's principle findings were: community chat we're heading in the right direction The Walsh Report recommended an improvement in 1. Glen Eira has performed at a high level since and committed to working for the betterment of the Council governance and communication, and· Cr its formation in 1994 and in a large part this municipality," she said. Neve said it also offered sound advice and contained can be attributed to the overall competence of measures which could resolve many of the difficulties the Chief Executive Officer, the senior officers Council had experienced in recent months. and the Staff of the Council. Public "The Walsh Report has la.id out a path forward, and it 2. In relation co the recent staff changes and is now up to Councillors to walk that path and consultancy arrangements, the Chief demonstrate our commitment to excellence," he said. Executive has acted professionally and in notice accordance with the Local Government While acknowledging some personality differences given which had caused some difficulties in recent times, Cr Act 1989. ■ 3. There are some inadequacies in governance Neve said these had been exacerbated by confusion Public notices were placed last week in the about the differences in roles and responsibilities of practices at Glen Eira. Caulfield-Glen Eira Leader, Moorabbin-Glen Eira Councillors and officers. · Standard and Southern Cross newspapers advising of a proposal by Council to erect and maintain a permanent barrier at the southern end of Clapperton Street in Bentleigh, at the Immunisation service improved corner intersection ofVictor Road. The purpose of the closure is to block through ouncil launched an improved user-friendly November traffic between these two streets. C immunisation service this month which includes Tuesday 10 Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Council recently considered an amendment to two new comfortable venues, and new session times, Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads its planning scheme to rezone the former Gas including a monthly Saturday morning session. Caulfield South 6 to 7.30pm and Fuel site on the corner ofThomas Street Saturday 14 Ease Bentleigh Community Health The service also includes improved administrative and Nepean Highway, for a proposed 440 unit Centre, Ease Bentleigh* procedures and the use of an experienced accredited retirement village.The proposal to block 9.30 to 10.30am nurse to administer vaccinations at selected venues, traffic at the above intersection has been put Tuesday 17 East Bencleigh Community Health and comes as a result of a customer satisfaction survey forward by both local residents and the Centre, East Bencleigh* and a major review of the service. developer as the best means of preventing 9.30 to 10.30am traffic from using the streets to the north of Council has secured venues throughout the Monday 23 Murrumbeena Baptist Church, Victor Road as an access to and from the municipality, which are centrally located, carpeted, 44 Murrumbeena Road, proposed development. heated and air-conditioned and have adequate car Murrumbeena* 9.30 to 10.30am parking. Council is also introducing baby change Submissions have been invited to this proposal Wednesday 25 Glen Huncly M&CH Centre, facilities, provision of coffee and tea for parents and and must be received by no later than Corner Rosedale and Royal Roads, access to toys for children, at all venues. Wednesday I I November 1998. Details Glen Huncly 9.30 co 10.30am# * new venue # note new time. on how to lodge a ,.,, ,.,, So, ifyou or your new baby or older 1 1 1 1 written submission child is due to be vaccinated come along CENTRE: lloA() are outlined in the and visit any of the seven monthly l7tJ ,,. public notices, I sessions throughout the municipality. which are available All the scheduled vaccinations are
from Council's !: ~ provided free. Infanrix and Hepatitis B Traffic - are available at cost. t ~ Engineering office ~ ~ Council's Health Department have by phoning ~ produced a pamphlet introducing the 9524 3324. !:! I-' service and outlining Council's r- ... !:! ,__ /41----< extensive experience in immunisation. N .. ~ .. 1-----1 ~ '---.1..._- If you would like a pamphlet or a A t-----lr- ~ PLE!JSANCE ST. timetable of session times or have any '-- "' ~ 1------1 ~ .. other inquiry regarding immunisation, ' 1----""-i ~ ---...J I please phone the immunisation team i~ I on 9524 3279. ~ VICTOR .. RD '• ~r Taking the sting out ofimmunisation - new venues, new facilities and a toy. Page 3 :.J - Glen Eira News
"'a,1111 C ·"'-:s m 1 l)O Another successful conference C -0 len Eira City Council continues to show its The major category winners were: 0 G strong commitment to scrip shopping centres Business Matters Award (open to all with the third successful Glen Eira Strip Shopping delegates/businesses at the conference) Town and Centres Conference and the inaugural Glen Eira Strip Country Gallery, Yarragon, which receives $1000 and Shopping Centres Business Awards. a framed certificate. The conference, held at the Town Hall last month, Best New Glen Eira Business (open to Glen Eira was attended by 130 delegates from metropolitan and Businesses under two years old) The Horn of Plenty, country Victoria, representing Seate and Local Carnegie Shopping Centre - $1000 and a framed Government, recail and professional businesses, strip certificate. shopping centres and their management. Glen Eira Business of the Year Award (open to all Glen Eira Businesses) Bumps Ski and Surf, Elsternwick Shopping Centre - $3000, a framed Kryno~ speakers John Cheetham (left) and ~yne Berry certificate and a $500 advertising package from the (right) with Council Business Development Planner Andrew Leader Newspaper Group. Millen. For more information or conference notes, please contact The conference also included workshops presented by Andrew Millen on 9524 3384 Sue Braddy of Braddy and Associates on clever public relations and Peter Schenkel lecturer at RMIT on features and characteristics for successful retail design. Congratulations to the Glen Eira Business Awards finalists and major category winners who were: Victoria Body Corporate Services, Elsternwick The conference, held in the Auditorium, attracted 130 Aviv, Elsternwick dekgates. Bumps Ski and Surf, Elsternwick The seminar was opened by Cr Norman Kennedy Galatis Pharmacy, Carnegie and was organised by Council's Business The Horn of Plenty, Carnegie Development Unit, 2020 Communications and Peter John's Pharmacy, Ease Bentleigh McNabb and Associates. The conference was Mackie Family Pee Health Care Centre, Bentleigh sponsored by 1.eader Newspapers and Jetset Travel Studio 514, Bentleigh Elsternwick. Penhalluriacks Building Supplies, Caulfield South, and Faranacci's Fresh Pasta, Caulfield. (Left to right) Award recipients Kellie Youngs (Horn of Council Business Development Planner Andrew Pknty), Peter Haley (Bumps Ski and Surf), and Tini Cook Millen said: "Council has a reputation for supporting (Town and Country Gallery). business and running value-packed conferences. We do our share by organising the events. le is up co Neerlm Home Business Community individual businesses co cake advantage of the he Neerim Home Business Community is a The organisation has been running for three seminars by attending and then putting co good use T self help non-profit organisation for families months and meets at the Glen Huntly Pavilion on the advice and information they receive." and people in home-based business, or who are the second Tuesday of each month, to encourage Speakers at the conference were selected for their looking to get into a home-based business in the people to trade and network with other people relevance and ability to meet the needs of the small Glen Eira area. from the local area. The group is also organising business operator. This is clearly evident with the Convenor Orek Tenen said: "There are over 5000 courses on starting a home business, run by Dr majority of the delegates from small business. home businesses in the City of Glen Eira. But, try Denis Kiellerup (contact: Holly 9571 3648). Conference keynote speakers included: to get them together and you'll only get a The next meeting of the Neerim Home Business John Cheetham of the Cheetham Consulting Group, fraction of that number. The Neerim Home Community is on Tuesday IO November. For Wayne Berry ofTop Gun Business Academy, Toni Business Community has been established to further information contact Orek on 9578 3531 Fitzgerald of Shoptactics, and Justin Newman of the provide a focus for people doing business or or David on 9578 2730. Recail Traders Association ofVictoria. working from home."
Neerim Home Business Community THE TASTE 01 ITALY Trade and Info Fair 11 am to 3pm Tuesday I O November 1998 at The Bentleigh Club Yawla Street. Bentleigh COMES TO CAULIIELD 12.30pm: Talks Subject Marketing-Why should I deal with you ! Orek Tenen NHBC- Clear communication ffe'[J'@~IJD 0=0@[7[JTJ@~'(lJy'0@ /Jvcfi]~'(lcfi] Michael Sloan 'AdNet'- Unique selling proposition [Rf[J&;(J[/t/'[l@[J'[J'tfil[l[)@&J[l[) ~@&](l .... -~ 1~ ~ r.- Volume 24, November 1998 ~------~------~------::, ...------~-_- -~,______~~ ¼:, I Youth Exelon is excellent by Myrine Hawksworth .C e Ifeel somewhat self-conscious, standing outside a toilet in Caulfield Park reading the instructions. Se rvI Fortunately they are short and straight forward and I can quickly push the button to enter the • uni-sex, fully automatic, self-cleaning Exeloo. wins I'm a little nervous about the ten minute time limit, which has been devised to deter loitering, but am reassured that I will be given a warning before the door opens automatically, if I do ... ~ ~ schools outstay my allotted time. .. Inside, the cubicle is clean and fresh; grey-tiled floor and white-tiled walls, no litter, no dripping taps, no odour and no mess. Piped music wafts tender through the spacious, ventilated and well-lit cubicle. len Eira City Council, in conjunction with G Port Phillip and Sconnington Councils, has Everything is literally automatic.The toilet paper won a Scace Government tender to develop a is dispensed by the press of a button sub-regional School Focused Youth Service, overcoming problems of excessive usage and providing assistance co schools and youth agencies waste being strewn around.And yes, you can co better address the needs of young people. push it twice The Exeloo public toilet in Caulfield Park if you need a little more. Council is che lead auspice of the service, which self-cleaning and fully automated. will have a regional project worker and receive And when it's time to wash up, nothing could be Installed in early July, the Exeloo is the first of its annual funding of$ 120,000 for three years. The simpler! A fully automated wash station dispenses kind in Glen Eira and is self-contained and fully project will benefit 22,000 primary and secondary soap and water and then blows warm air to dry portable.All of its functions are computer students across almost 1 00 schools. my hands.And I don't even have to flush- as I controlled, including frequency of cleaning, choice wash my hands the toilet flushes all by itself! The funding is a direct result of the Suicide of music, lighting and lock up. These settings can be Prevention Task Force Report in July 1997, which After I leave the Exeloo, it will clean itself altered and depend on usage frequency which can allocated $12.08 million to the Departments of automatically by spraying high pressure water and easily be monitored by the computer system. Human Services and Education to enhance the cleaner around the entire cubicle.The facility is set The Exeloo comes in response to a study of provision of student services and welfare support to do this after a specific number of uses and will Glen Eira's public toilets last year, in which to schools and their communities. also clean itself during its closed time, between recommendations were made to maximise safety 9pm and 7am. Glen Eira Youth Services co-ordinator Jodie and cleanliness. Belyea was delighted by the tender win. "It makes sense to have agencies working with schools to develop prevention and early intervention strategies, so that young people in need don't fall through the gaps." Microchip your pet "The new School Focused Youth Service builds 1l 6 icrochip your pee for life. Caulfield between l O am and 2pm on the following on Glen Eira's exciting initiatives in this area, 1V.I.At a discount! days: including our regular school information days for students, and the regional HELP catalogue (a Council is providing a fantastic opportunity for Sunday 15 November, 1998 Sunday 20 December, 1998 resource directory of local agencies and heal eh residents of Glen Eira to microchip their pee ac a workshops) launched early this year. The substantially reduced fee of $15. Sunday 21 February, 1999 Sunday 21 March, 1999 cacalogue will be further developed under this T he procedure only cakes a moment and a tiny project, co enhance linkages between schools and microchip ensures chat your pet can always be easily Pet owners need to contact The Lost Dogs Home on community agencies." identified, maximising their chances of returning 9329 3152 prior co the date co make an appointment, Ms Belyea said a reference group of home safely should they ever get lose or stolen. It is a ensuring no unnecessary delays on the day. representatives from the Department of very cheap way co gain excra peace of mind in keeping Education, independent and Catholic schools, your pee safe. community youth agencies, police and the Microchipping will be provided by The Lost Dogs Juvenile Justice department will be formed to Animal Management Services in the carpark ac the advise the project worker and management rear of the Glen Eira Town H all in Glen Eira Road, committee. The new service aims to: Sash Cord Windows Don't forget your • provide schools with a range of information OVER 40YEARS EXPERIENCE IN REPLACING rates paymentl about community services currently available in Rates are payable in four installments the second of their area and improve the working relationship BROKEN C OR D S which is due 30 November. between schools and community agencies, so You can pay rates In person: chat young people displaying "ac risk" +Bottom sash (2 cords) $40 • At any bank (National Australia Bank doesn't charge a behaviours can be linked into an appropriate +Both sashes (4 cords) $50 fee), or support service; You can pay rates by posting a cheque to: If not stuck and under 2.5m above floor • Glen Eira City Council • develop professional referral processes training GPO Box 184C to ensure agencies and schools are aware of the Service of pulleys and slides included Melbourne 300 I issues facing young people; Reduction for 2 or more windows You can also pay rates electronically by: • improve the level of contact and participation of • "Bpay"- if you have access to telephone banking, you can TUBULAR (spiral) balances replaced pay rates direct from your bank account or credit card to parents, and develop a consistent referral process Councll,or between schools; and John Moline AH: 9817 2424 • Direct debit from your bank account provided your first installment has been paid (please contact the Service • carry out service mapping and needs assessment. Cut out this ad and keep for future reference Centre for details and an application form on 952-4 3333):J J'A f ~l,i~ • .Ji;• n;:_,,., . ~ Pag· e· ~ • • ~ , ~- • 1 it.,. n Glen Eira News Volume 24, November 1998 7 !u.., . rban m Bentleigh Urban Village Structure Plan CD ;s: Villages ...:I CD f n early 1997, Council commissioned PLM P/L, planning consultants, to prepare a report containing - ,a - an old-fashioned Istructure plans for Glen Eira's three main shopping strips- Bentleigh, Carnegie and Elsternwick. The report OQ- presented three options per centre and was broadly advertised in October 1997 and community meetings were The process :r ~ sense ofcommuni-ty held in December. The community expressed concern about the lack of notification and the complex nature of he process involved in developing the PRECINCTS 0 I. emember the stories that your grandparents the report. In response to this, Council formed a community consultative committee for each of the study .... RESIDENTIAL T Bentleigh Urban Village Structure Plan -a VI R used to tell, of the characters of the area in areas, to work with Council officers to form one structure plan. into a local policy which can be incorporated ... • Retain the residential role of this area. which they lived. Everyone knew each other and The Bendeigh committee, consisting of two traders and six residents, has convened regularly since April of this into the Planning Scheme has the following c» • Encourage a range of housing types. PRECINCT 3- 0- everything you needed was within walking distance. year. It has developed the three options originally presented by the consultants into one option, taking imo major stages: DO • Ensure that all medium density housing is respectful CAR PARKING AND MIXED USE :I Life has progressed from those days, but some November 1998 Public exhibition of the account previous comments received from the community and the members' own experiences. to the character of the area and addresses the elements could be maintained in an urban village. • Retain the role of car parking and discourage retail Structure Plan for six weeks -"' The map below and detailed description of each precinct defines the option prepared for the Bendeigh Urban amenity of neighbouring properties. activity within this precinct. - December 1998 Public meeting held for public ·>- Today's urban village concept can't recapture then, Village Structure Plan. • Apply a height limit of two stories at the front and a • Develop commercial and residential activities with C but it can go some way towards recreating a diverse single storey at the rear. car parking over the existing car park sites which to voice concerns and alive community, maximising the benefits of an Should you wish to refer to the original report prepared by the consultants, it is available for viewing at the extend east of the railway line to Vickery Street and Early 1999 Council meeting to consider .a area and providing something for everyone. Carnegie, Bendeigh, Elsternwick and Caulfield libraries. east of Godfrey Street. revised structure plan "' • Improve the appearance and safety of the car parks I. Glen Eira Strategic Planner Fiona Johnstone said an Early-mid 1999 Planning Scheme Amendment through landscaping and the installation of lighting. ::, is prepared and exhibited to the public urban village is defined as "a suburban centre of Pursue similar changes to the railway car parks with either a 400 or 800 metre radius having a range of the PTC. Persons with properties directly affected will be community facilities". • Encourage retailers to improve the appearance of notified again the rear of their shops, and provide through access She said the principles of an urban village were to Mid 1999 Planning Conferences held if required to Centre Road. create centres of activity and break down the N Mid-late I 999 Council meeting to consider • Ensure new developments do not exacerbate traffic barriers of zoning to encourage mixed uses. An submissions congestion along Centre Road nor affect the urban village would feature a mix of activities and A amenity of nearby residents. A decision will be made on whether to proceed land uses with employment and living • Continuously monitor users of public car parks. with the amendment unaltered, to alter the opportunities co-located with community facilities, 0 0 . 05 0 . 1 amendment and proceed, or to abandon the I I Install appropriate signage to encourage train entertainment, dining and cafes, all focused on Kilometres commuters to park in appropriate locations, amendment fixed transport routes. ensuring convenient parking for shoppers. Late 1999 Independent panel appointed by the • Improve identification of under-utilised car parks. "Instead of having a hard line between areas zoned Minister to hear submissions for business or residential, an urban village concept • Retain the park land adjacent to the railway line in Late 1999 Council considers the panel Nicholson Street. encourages the mixing of a number of uses within recommendations and can: • Replace the existing public toilets in the Bent Street an area," Ms Johnstone said. car park with a modern public fac ility that is well-lit a) adopt the amendment with or without any · and provides disabled access. changes suggested by the panel, or "For example, in Bentleigh, the retail strip along MOAREssr Centre Road is considered to be dissected by the • Install signage in the shopping strip identifying the b) abandon the entire amendment location of all public facilities. railway line. The section towards Jasper Road is The dates shown in the above schedule are regarded as the stronger retail area of the centre as it approximate only and are subject to change. has retail at street level and offices above. This mixing is to be further promoted with residential For more living above shops and offices." information: Ms Johnstone said urban villages focus around Should you wish to obtain a copy of the public transport and a retail strip and comprise a complete option, contact Council's Planning defined area which offers a concentration of a broad Department on 9524 3374. If you have any range of activities, retail, commercial, community further inquiries, please contact Fiona support and residential. PRECINCT2- Johnstone on 9524 3300. She said Council is undertaking preparation of RETAIL HUB these Urban Village Structure Plans to set • Primary function as the retail hub to be retained. parameters for making decisions in response to • Encourage retail uses to locate at ground level. planning applications. • Discourage further elongation of the strip shopping centre. PRECINCT I - "The structure plans are about adopting an overall • Encourage an increase in building heights for shop COMMUNITY PRECINCT policy for an area's future direction. Without such a top housing and offices at the upper floors. • Retain the civic focus of Bentleigh towards the plan, decisions would be made on an ad hoe, site by • Encourage magnet stores and/or cinemas to locate BENTLEIGH eastern end of the shopping strip. site basis," she said. west of the railway line. RESERVE • Provide a new multi-purpose community centre co "The structure plans identify opportunities, though • Encourage evening uses such as cafes, restaurants locating the existing services. Council will fundamentally be reactive rather than and cinemas. • Investigate existing library site as the location for the new centre. Previously suggested locations are proactive. We won't be making any overnight • Council should provide signage for the pedestrian PRECINCT6- links between the car parks and Centre Road, and considered inappropriate. changes in any of the three centres. For example, in RESIDENTIAL encourage shop owners to provide access from the • Demolish existing library building and redesign the Bentleigh, development under Council's control is • Retain the residential role of the area. rear car parks. parking layout to provide additional spaces (with the replacement of the rotunda area with a village .. • Improve pedestrian safety by directing vehicles to • Encourage a range of housing types. Jasper Road and Robert Street access) . square or development of the multi-purpose access car parks via the side streets. • Apply a height limit of two stories at the front and • New centre should have a strong street presence community centre. We're looking at combining the • Create a 'village square' by redesigning the rotunda a single storey at the rear. and could be multi-storey. existing community services into one PRECINCT4- area to provide more shelter, seating and • Ensure all new housing is designed complementary • Upon successful co-location of existing services, the CAR PARKING comprehensive facility." landscaping. to the existing significant heritage character of land occupied by the maternal and child health the area. • Retain the role of car parking within this precinct The Structure Plan option for Carnegie was • Encourage cafes and similar uses to locate adjacent centre and the elderly citizens centre could be used to and open onto the square. as it is located close to the retail strip. by adjacent uses (RSL and Safeway); and 9 Godfrey available for comment until 6 November and • Provide a stronger sense of connection between Street could be incorporated into the public car Bentleigh is available for comment until • Provide public toilet facilities in or nearby the village square, and also within the new community centre. the car parks and the shopping strip by encouraging park or sold as a unit development. 4 December. Elsternwick will be available for retailers to provide access from the rear of their • Use innovative signage to make the entrances to the comment shortly- a summary and map will be shops. shopping centre more distinctive. • Improve the appearance and safety of the car parks L":::::oc,mbec ~u, of ili, N,w,. through landscaping and the installation of lighting. Page9 _J Glen Eira News Glen Eira- a leader in planning The Association of Consulting Surveyors of - Victoria has ranked Glen Eira Cicy Council in the top five municipalities in Victoria for handling 1 subdivision applications. ! and the dou! The ACSV Municipal Excellence Awards held on l:- by Robyn Szechtman I b' 16 October were presented for excellence in t)O Social hierarchy is the key to dog behaviour. Unless processing subdivision applications in 1997-1998, 0 they chink you are top dog, they will tend not co as nominated by the surveyors. a take you coo seriously! John and Sue explained chat Glen Eira City Council has handled large new your dogs must perceive you as the dominant leader residential subdivisions, such as the Churchill in the house. These means that what you say, goes! Green development on the former Murrumbeena Little things like invading the dog's territory at any school site, but most subdivision work is related to time and making sure you leave the house before multi-dwelling developments. they do, lee them know their place. I rushed home Statutory Planning Manager Sue Monagle said: to try this out on my dogs. "Since starting with Council 12 months ago, our My dog Louis refused to budge when I sat on his Subdivisions Officer, Lauren O'Neill has been fur-lined bed on the couch. He gave me a warning dedicated co providing one of the most efficient growl and I quickly apologised and moved to the and effective subdivision services throughout tiny corner he has left me. So far, not so good. Next Victoria. This is a great achievement for Lauren morning I put the dogs on leads, and rushed out and the Planning Office." the door in front of them, promptly getting caught up in the leads and nearly falling down the stairs. Later chat night, when I woke up in the darkness to find my miniature bull-terrier Daisy snoring beside Toddlers ■ me, I had to concede defeat and decided to enrol myself to be trained. ::~:.=: come • • Dog training techniques have changed over recent along to this informal talk by: years; they are more gentle, and the emphasis is Dietitian Margaret Cox placed on food reinforcement rather than tugging of Caulfield Community Care on the choker chain. Geeting the dog accustomed to a variety of situations, such as loud noises and WHERE: Murrumbeena Maternal and Child Health Centre other dogs, is now an important aspect of I 05 Murrumbeena Road training. The provision of these type of MURRUMBEENA environmental conditions are difficult to WHEN: Tuesday 24 November replicate in your own backyard unless you organise l.30-3pm Training your dog can bring the =ard ofhaving an the kids and neighbours co run around yelling, so this obedient, enjoyable companion- but some dog.r nted to be is one of the great advantages of dog training school. COST: $3 shown the ropes a little more than others ... Other advantages of training your dog is getting help eing the proud owner of two disobedient dogs, from expen trainers if you run into any difficulties. I jumped at the opponunity to interview Sue B Bayside will assess you and your dog's needs prior to O'Flynn and John Thomson from the Bayside your first training session and help you decide on Companion Dog Training School- hoping I'd pick Glen Huntly suitable equipment. Dog training is great fun for both up some tips. owner and dog and helps the dog to become a delight Friendship Group Bayside is a non-profit organisation offering dog to the family. All family members are encouraged to training with an emphasis on helping dogs co become attend as consistency is vital to successful training. Join us for the last bus trip for '98 obedient and enjoyable companions. Much of dog There is also a financial reward co training your training is really aimed at the owner, not the dog. November 24-26 dog- Council offers concession rates for registration 2 nights, 3 days Lakes Entrance Understanding the way a dog thinks is the first step to if the dog has completed basic training. successful training. So much to see and do in this lovely area:Annamieke Training is offered by Bayside on Sundays at 9.45am Mein's textile art, boat cruise etc. Dinner, bed and Selecting the right dog for your lifestyle is very breakfast at George Bass Motor Inn. Cost $175 twin and Thursdays at 10.45am at Hodgson Reserve, imponant. Sometimes the needs of the dog can clash share $20 single supplement by 12 November Higgins Rd, Bentleigh. New enrolments need to with chose of the owner, making life uncomfortable Bus departs 185 Poath Rd, Hughesdale at 8.30am and arrive half an hour earlier. You should bring proof of for both. If you are lazy, and your idea of a fun 99 Grange Rd, Glen Huntly at 8.45am. vaccination and puppies need to be at least 12 weeks afternoon is nestling in front of the fire with a good old to be trained. book, don't buy a kelpie! Gee a British Bulldog or a Bookings: Margaret 9S96 6124 breed chat likes a sedentary lifescyle. Contact: Sue O'Flynn on 9598 7698. Kinder Gym isn ·t Nicole's Beauty Services Mother's Social ■ just child·s play Phone: 9553 0250 Network Are you feeling isolated? • • • Kindergym is a parent assisted movement and activities Waxing Hot or Strip Are you feeling depressed? program for I to 5 year olds. Classes are held 1/2 leg $10 Do you often feel like you can't cope? Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday mornings Full $16 Does motherhood overwhelm you? • Wiz Kids promise to provide a carefully structured Bikini $7 Please come and join us for a meeting to discuss program designed to ensure that motor and cogpitlve, Underarm $7 these issues in a supportive environment at social and emotional learning occurs in a stimulating, safe Manicures $9 and fun way! Glen Eira Maternal Health Centre (corner Pedicures $12 • Wiz Kids is recognised as offering a Kindergym Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads) Caulfield South. Australian Program Gel nails (Bio Sculp) DATES: 17 November and 15 December Overlays $30 If you have any queries or would like to book in for TIME: I .30-3pm a FREE COME AND TRY session, please phone Extensions $45 Ingrid on 9569 3326. For further information please contact Susan Eyelash Tint $8 Friedman,Joanne Mihelal L....Page6 Volume 24, November 1998 even Glen Eira students recently spent 1999, celebrating I O years of the sister city S: SI I days in Japan, visiting our sister city relationship.The program will include ___ ----1 "I Ogaki. Council has supported this cultural performances, workshops and a range of _..""""1111, DI exchange program for many years and exhibitions and displays from Japan. - Chairperson of the Ogaki-Glen Eira Friendly Delegates from Ogaki will visit to Cities Advisory Committee, Cr Veronika participate in the Festival and the Mayor of Martens, sees youth exchanges as essential Glen Eira, Cr Barry Neve, has personally to the continuing development of this delivered an invitation to the Mayor of special, international relationship. Ogaki, while in Japan to celebrate the 80th As 1998 tour leader, I accompanied the anniversary of the founding of the City of students and represented the City at various Ogaki. functions and meetings. If you are interest ed in the student The students' itinerary was busy and varied exchange program, home hosting visiting and included visits to Kyoto and Tokyo, as delegates or being involved in the upcoming well as schools, museums and events in Japanese Festival call Susan Pilbeam on Ogaki.All members of the exchange were 9524 3402. hom e-hosted, gaining added insight and In this two-part series, we present extracts experience of Japanese culture. from the participants, exploring their Plans and research have already begun for a reactions and experiences in a new Japanese Festival, to take place in March culture.. . Arriving in Japan one of my friends. I would go to Kyoto again any by Jennifer Hart day, even if only co find the statue that looks like Yr I0 , Kilvington BGGS me. My memories of first seeing Japan were bright, Visit to Asakasa Primary twinkling lights stretching for miles below as viewed from the small window of the plane. Excitement grew School as we awaited landing at Nagoya Airport.. Stepping off by Jessica W hite the plane and emerging into a place unlike any other Yr 8, Kilvington BGGS I had ever been before-- all seemed so unreal. After On arrival, we were immediately collecting our luggage and going through Customs, greeted with shouts of Hello! and we were warmly greeted by Ogaki City Officials, Konichiwa! We followed this sound of along with one hose family, who gave us gifts and great excitement, to see before us 50 or made us feel very welcome. more smiling faces and lots of waving We boarded our own private bus to drive through the hands. After feeling like superstars for city. I couldn't believe I was actually seeing Japan! I about five minutes we walked (in enjoyed trying co recognise Japanese scripts on pouring rain) over co the buildings and viewing some Japanese scenes I had kindergarten. We said hello co the learnt about. The whole bus was alive with a buzz of children and teachers, then the excitement. children came up and "chose" the Australian they wanted. I was hauled Kyoto over to the Origami table, which by Amy Byrn suited me perfectly because I had just managed co Yr 9, McRobertson Girls High learn how to make a paper crane. Other activities the children provided were dancing, gymnastics and a thought I could cope easily, yet as the minutes of the Kyoto was a magical city, filled with temples and tour of all the different activities on offer. first session ticked by, my discomfort grew. Each shrines. I particularly loved the San-Ju-San-Gendo, session was more difficult than the last, despite the which was a huge hall filled with a thousand gold-leaf Zen Meditation five-minute intervals between, to stretch our legs. The meditation is designed to allow the person to relax, statues. It is said that no two look the same and that Daniel O'Reilly however being a beginner, the discomfort and only one looks anything like you. I did not happen co Yr 11 , Bentleigh Secondary College find my look-alike, but I found one that looked like occasional pain clouded my thoughts. I tried all I Before beginning could co stay still, but on three occasions the monk meditation, the monk "encouraged" me by hitting me with a stick. The explained the proper way sharp whacking of the stick was painful, yet it did co sic on the cushions and help a great deal. the way in which our legs During the final 20-minute session I thought I was should be folded together. going co fall apart; my legs had gone numb and all I Having little flexibility was thinking of was the moment he would ring the myself, I knew I would bell and end this medication. have a lot of trouble, so I had co resort co the It was a great experience for me and although I wasn't "beginner's way" of sitting. really able co relax, I believe that in time, with We would have five 20- practice, one could definitely benefit from such minute sessions of sitting meditation. I hope that in the future I will get a in silence, with no chance to try it again and explore the experience movement and no further. The Zen meditation is something that I will communication with the not forget for a very long time. other students. Next month: three more students share their The monk rang the bell experiences ofJapanese food, school life and and we began. Ac first I Disneyland! _J Page.7 ..• ., ~.• ... ., ...... • ..•~······ .....• ..•. • Glen Eira News New activity• • sparks Oak.Tree 'Getting made up' as part ofthe drama course for House children aged 3-10 years. Ceramic artist and tutor David Ray. he Open Day at Oak Tree House attracted many house, warm and open with loads of natural Light, T enthusiastic and creative people, eager to spacious yet incimate,"he said. discover the diverse and interesting programs "Personally, I was surprised how people with no Alice Bale currently on offer at the newly refurbished venue. experience were able co learn something new and Tutors were able to demonstrate their special skills gained the confidence co take the next seep." Art Award and offer a sneak preview of the courses available co As a group, aJJ the tutors are keen co recreate the 15 - 29 November visitors. creative energy chat's here. It's such a great place and Opens Sunday 15 November at 2pm David Ray, leading ceramic artist and current tutor offers the community a place they can make their said: "The open day provided an excellent own. " "'T"he Alice Bale An Award is Australia's most opportunity for both the tutors and the community .I. prestigious prize for traditional and realist A continuing program of information sessions and to meet and learn more about what was on offer on art, and is named in honour of Alice Bale, a "hands on" open days are planned, with spring and their doorstep. le was great to engage with the local prominent artist from early this century who summer classes already underway. community and chose generally interested in learning championed the cause ofwomen and their work more about the arts." For inquiries regarding classes and hiring rooms or as artists. Established through the will ofAlice studios contact Susan Pilbeam or Deborah Bale, the award is dedicated to the "maintenance "Oak Tree offers an environment that's quite unlike Vanderwerp on 9524 3402. and furtherance of European pictorial tradition school or university - ic's like a house but not a exemplified by the works ofsuccessive Old Masters such as Masaccio, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Valasquez, Carravaggio, Constable and Manet." The major prize is a $30,000 travelling Mell,011111e /111tlt11te of TeNtlle1 scholarship enabling artists to travel and undertake a study tour. Cash prizes for water colour and oil and acrylics are also awarded. /nit & T"ret1tl Graduate Exhibition 3-13 December OpensThursday 3 December at 6pm The annual exhibition of graduating students from the departments of Studio Textiles and Screen printing Design of the Melbourne Institute ofTextiles. The exhibition aims to launch the students into their chosen profession by exposing their work to the industry. Lively and diverse, the exhibition is an eclectic mix of weaving, screen printing, tapestry weaving, knitting, and finished textile product. Featured in last years exhibition, scrun printing by Fran Fragakis. A/ice Bak selfportrait . ,·, Pacre JO e L•1 n1•1•J '• I .'z /, l F Volume l◄, November 1998 c.=.-=:::::.::.=.=.==-======-=-=-======-=-======--==-=-==::.::.:::.=.-.::.:.:.======-====-======:::====:::::~ GJen Eira Writers Tt1/ltl,u, Teltll1ei LOmpetition ·'7 Sunday I 3 December 2-Spm The third Glen Eira Writers Competition is on offer again but with some minor Theatrette, Glen Elra changes. Two open awards are being offered, one is a national award and the Complex second, a local writer's award. A feature of the awards are the readings of the Arts winning stories by professional actors in the Theatrette, on 30 March 1999. SI s (Includes attemoon tea) Well-travelled and highly respected artists will 'My Brother Jack' Short Story Award The Glen Eira/Dymocks again provide a myriad of valuable information Open to all residents ofAustralia Short Story Award {Local on the fascinating world of textiles in the 1500-3000 words Award) seminar, Talking Textiles. Held last year in Open to residents and students association with the Melbourne School of First Prize $2000 (and story published in ofGknEira Textiles Graduate Exhibition, the seminar Meanjin) 1500-3000 words returns to follow on from its outstanding Second Prize $750 Third Prize $250 First prize $500 book voucher from Dymocks, success highlighting art, fabrics, needlework. Elscernwick weaving, etc. Once again it will provide Judge: Arnold Zable Judge: Jennifer Dabbs participants with an excellent avenue to Children's Short Story Award understanding this wonderful art form. Closing date: Friday 29January 1999. Open to children aged 10 to 14years The half-day seminar will have something for 250-500 words An entry form is available by sending a stamped everyone- with a variety of specialist self-addressed envelope co: First prize $30 gift voucher (from Child and speakers, bookshop, information tables and Glen Eira Writers Competition Adule), and prize pack of recent books demonstrations, and an opportunity to tour POBox42 and stationery. the Melbourne School ofTextiles' exhibition. Caulfield South Vic 3162 Second prize $20 gift voucher (from Child and Enquiries: 9524 3402. Whether you have a passing interest in the Adule), and prize pack of recent books Proudly sponsored by: gentle arts or a passion for cutting edge fabric and stationery. My Brother Jack Short Story Award Mason's Book Centre, Eascend Booksellers, and fashion design, this is an afternoon not to Judge: Hazel Edwards Meanjin; City of Glen Eira Glen Eira/Dymocks be missed and a great opportunity to purchase Short Story Award Dymocks Glen Huntly; original textile creations. Children's Poetry Award Children's Awards Child and Adule, Group Enquiries: Susan Pilbeam or Deborah Open to children aged 10 to 14 years Newsagency Supplies, Jecsetcer Magazine, Pan Vanderwerp on 9524 3402. Maximum 36 lines MacMillan, Penguin Books Pty Ltd, Random House. First and Second prizes Prizes packs of recent books and stationery WHAT'S ON CALENDAR Gallery 15 to 29 November Thursday 19 November Wednesday 2 December Allee Bale Art Award Australia's most prestigious Donald Cane in Concert. Come and see "The Glen Eira City Choir Christmas Concen 7.30pm. award for traditional and realise art. Phantom", the role in which he has performed in Bookings and information call 9889 3889 or recent times. Donald has shared the stage with 9570 8997 3 to 13 December performers such as Marina Prior, Julie Anthony, Melbourne Institute ofTextiles annual exhibition of Jill Perryman and Suzanne Johnstone. Performances Theatre graduating srudents from the departments of Studio ac l lam and 1.30pm. Tickets $10 Groups of 10 Textiles and Screen printing Design of the Melbourne 12 to 21 November plus $9. Institute ofTextiles. Jacaranda Theatre present Beyond Therapy directed For bookings and inforn arion call 9557 5493. by Bruce Cochrane. Bookings and information call 9553 0148. Performances Friday 20 November Sunday 15 November Stevie Page and Band- new C D launch at 7.15pm. Further information call JMC Music Australia B'nai B'rith Performance. Bookings and information on 9570 8491. 9528 5436. -... ~ ... The Glen Ei1ra : Mailing list ( 'Ibe Am Complex has a wide range of information available. Please indicare which an:a is of inrcrcst co I you and we will include you on our mailing list(s). Fed Em: co tick all boxes ifdesired. Youth Orchestr,a I I Exhibitions 0 Special c-vents 0 Classes/workshops □ tunes up Seminars 0 Conccn.s/music performances 0 Arts & (newsletter) 0 Name: ______A committee has been established to gee the orchestra up and running. Regular meetings will be held until the end of the year to oversee the Address:______~ appointment of a conductor and coordinator, and co establish rehearsal ~ ______Postcode· ______I times, dates and suitable venues. Rehearsals will commence early in 1999. Send toi I I Rosanna Verde, Am Liaison Officer, Glen Eira Am Complex, PO Box 42, Caulfidd 3162. I If you are interested in being involved please contact Deborah Vanderwerp Facsimile: 9524 3399 I on 9524 3402 or Dennis Freeman on 9524 6646. I or emailz [email protected] L______--6" ______Website: www.cirysearcb.eom.au/mel/gleneiraaru .______...______....__ __ ..__:JI Page 11 --, I ·~----. Glen Eira News ..> tG IT¥l >ia~------. -a Meetin s & clubs ..,> Neerim Home Business Community wil meet on Caulfield South Primary School invites you co a Bendeigh Festival will be held on Sunday 29 Tuesday 10 November at Glen Huntly Pavilion, country fete on 14 November 10am-4pm at November from 1Oam to 6pm in Centre Road -C corner Neerim and Booran Roads, 1 larn-~pm, and 22 Bundeera Rd, South Caulfield. Activities: a bush Bentleigh and will include stalls and entertainment. :s will cover communication, marketing and selling band, jeeps, wine tastings, animal farm, body art, Shops will be open. Centre Road will be closed ideas. Details: Orek on 9578 3531 or Dav·d on country food and cakes, clairvoyant, and gum boot between Jasper and Wheatley Road. E 9578 2730. throwing. Contact: Richard Atkinson 9557 9822. E Services Life Activities Club - Caulfield welcomes new Erza Fete will be held at Birch Street Halls, corner 0 members to panicipate in activities such as day Caulfield Group of Nursing Mothers' Association Birch Street and Hawthorn Road, South Caulfield on outings, walking, armchair travel, golf and u provides support, information, counselling and social 8 November, 9.30arn-2pm. Includes: sausage sizzle, dining-out. A monthly meeting with a guest speaker activities for mothers/families within the City of gifts and jewelry, chemist lines, books and toys, etc. is held on the third Wednesday of the month Glen Eira. Meetings: 11 , 17, 25 November!. at 7.30pm. Contact: 9568 5849 or 9523 9669. Topics include: Breast feeding and weight gains. Over SO'S Contact: Lyle 9578 0628. Carnegie Main Street Christmas Fair will be held on Sarurday 28 November 10.30am-3.30pm. Jersey Calling all Leisure buddies - adults witH an Parade and Rosstown Road will be closed off for free Stepping out intellecrual rusability are making new friends and rides and activities. Multicultural groups, school trying rufferent leisure activities as a part of a new choirs, bands or dance groups who may wish to pilot program by Gawith Villa. 50 volunteers are & keepinifit perform are invited to contact Patti: 015 095 856. needed from Glen Eira area. Training, ongoing The recently formed Caulfield Walkers, a friendly support and supervision available. A pleasant Sunday afternoon - 8 November at group of men and women, meet at Caulfield Park Contact: Helen Calandro 9509 4266. 2pm at St Christopher's Hall, 6 Mackie Road, East each Monday morning at 9.30am. Not only is this a Bentleigh. Feature artist: musician Brendan Scott. great opportunity to improve your fitness while City of Glen Eira Neighbourhood Support T ickets at the door: $5, refreshments included. enjoying the company of other members of the group Program - for information regarding our fathers' Contact: 9563 8800. but also a chance to take in the sights and sounds of Group, Chinese Mothers' Group, Young Mothers' this very beautiful park. Council also operates two Group and Solo Mothers' Group contact Judy White Historic "Box Cottage" Joyce Park, Jasper Road, other walking groups: or Maureen Carolan at Caulfield Maternal and Child McKinnon will be open Sunday 29 November, East Bendeigh Walkers on Tuesday at 9am and Health Service on 9524 3403. 2-4.30pm with a display of paintings by Glen Eira Bendeigh Walkers on Wednesdays at 9am. Cheltenham An Group, and a recital by St Andrews U3A Glen Eira is holding an enrolment on 4 Council also operates an exercise to music class five dat Ladies Pipe Band. Donation: 50 cents to the December. Venue: Glen Huntly Campus at times per week throughout the municipality.Why not Moorabbin Historical Society. Contact: 9578 7060. improve your fitness to the great music of Nat King 1151 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly 10:ur1-4pm. Ormond Anglican Church Fete will be held on Cole, Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys. Bill Haley and the Membership forms available on the day. Comets and more! Classes are available on Monday 21 November, 9.30am-2.30pm at the corner of Contact: 9572 0571. l and Wednesday in Carnegie, Tuesday and Thursday in North Road and Wheatley Road, Ormond. Caulfield and a ladies only class in Bentleigh is Events and activities Attractions include stalls and a performance by available on Tuesdays. Sefra Burstin School of Dance. Annual Concen for Senior Citizens of thJ City of For the not-so-active older participant, Council offers Glen Eira will be held on Sunday 15 Nove~ber at Market Day at 12th Caulfield Scout Hall, Beavis two chair-based style classes each week.An Glen Eira Town Hall. Great afternoon of music and Street, Elsternwick SECOND SUNDAY of each opportunity to exercise to music in a class designed songs. Afternoon tea provided. Entry $3. O~ganised month (8 November) 10am-l.30pm. All types of to meet the needs of people who may have some restricted movements, a heart condition or arthritis. by the Raoul Wallen berg Unit of Bnai Brith1Contact: goods, new and old. Bina 9528 5436 or Sylvia 9532 9108 for transpon. Classes are available on Wednesday in Carnegie and Glen Hundy Primary School invites yvu to attend a on Thursdays in East Bendeigh. Jacaranda Theatre presents Beyond Therapy by Market Day on 5 December. More than 80 stalls of Christopher Durang, directed by Bruce Cochrane. For further information on keeping flt In a fun, safe new and preloved goods, amusements, cakes and and friendly environment, contact the Recreation A manic satire with loads oflaughs and action aplenty more. Sites available at $10. Contact: 9571 2933. Officer for Older Adults, Cheryl Kennedy 9524 3356. at Glen Eira Ans Complex 13-14, 19-21 November U3A Glen Eira has vacancies in the following classes: at 8pm. Matinee 15 November at 2pm. Cost: $15 Airbrush, Bridge Beginners, Sing-along, Needlepoint adults, $12 concession and groups of 10. and Italian Conversation. Contact: 9572 0571 Bookings: 9546 2237. Monday to Thursday or 9528 3339 AH. CADEMY McKinnon Village Fair will be held on Sunday 8 aulfield Recreation Centre Microchip your pet for permanent identification, at November, 10am-3pm. Displays and stalls local 6 Maple St, Caulfield South Iv a substantially reduced fee of $15. The Council kindergartens, schools and community grouRs. Shops JUDOSJS78 4460 sessions will be on Sunday 15 November, from 1 Oam will be open. A steam train will run CaulfielcJ - Self defence, Concentration, to 2pm in the Glen Eira Town hall carpark, Glen Eira McKinnon - Mordialloc return. Bookings atlthe Discipline, Co-ordination, Self-esteem, Road, Caulfield. Further sessions to be held on 20 McKinnon newsagency on 9578 4478. Enjoyment, Stress Release December, 21 February, 21 March. Ring the Lost Contact: Barbara 9578 9686. EGINNERS TO BLACK BELT - From 4 years old Dogs Home on 9329 3152 to book in. UIA BUS TOU'-S BLADDER PROBLEM? Information Day for 1 23-26 November aJA=akage, poor control, frequency, urgency the 50+ in Glen Eira 4 days/3 nights - 4 seats available w>ersistent bed wetting Are you 50+!Then come and participate in an I Tour includes APOLLO BAY - aDecreased sexual ful.61ment due to weak afternoon of entertainment and information sharing about issues and services which may be of GREAT OCEAN ROAD - TWELVE APOSTLES - pelvic floor muscles? WARRNAMBOOL - PORT FAIRY - great benefit to you. There will be information on: NELSON - MT GAMBIER - PENOl.A Advanced neuro-muscular stimulation strmgthms pelvic .education JegaJ support I fo>or muscks and settles bladders. High success rate with .health Jeisure activities 9 December 9am-Spm I a discreet home-based treatmrot that you control No .finance .home help drugs involved. Consulting East &ntleigh and &rwick. Special Christmas treat. Devonshire tea at the .transport .retirement planning GIDDY BULLFROG TEA ROOMS AND GAlf-ERY. Sister Dorothy Stevens Monday 16 Nowmber lpn,,-4pm ' On to RED HILL, followed by visit to the I CHRISTMAS TREE FARM for a light lunch - Control HeaJth Services at the Bendeigh Reserve Social Rooms. including traditional cake.All inclusive bus, enr and Phone: 9563 8299 Arthur St, Bentleigh. i (Refreshments and parking available) meals for just $28. Member of Continence Foundation and Royal Contact Phllippa on 9S32 8319 College of Nursing Australia. _I LENQUIRIES,9572 0571 OR 9523 7862 (AH) Caulfield Adult Literacy Group 1.-...,Page 12 Volume 24, November 1998 c===::.::.-::.-=.-.:.-::.-=.-=..-..:..-;_--::.,-_"::. ___~ Surf's up for youth web site Music in my ears From the Editor Music in the air Hello again! Well, here we are at edition People singing birthda.y cheers No 5, and everything is going great guns Or celebrating New Years towards 1999. We have gained more Birds tweeting in the trees exposure for young people and issues Music winding in the breeze that relate to us. All we need now is more Music's everywhere. work to pul,lishl by Joanne Fagan (aged 10) Now that I've sat down to write, I thought I might give you a little insight into my life. or at least one part of it - uni. I'm al,out to enter the 1,usiness end of my first year at Mell,ourne Uni, exams, and I can't really say I'm looking forward to It. But the year has 1,een really great so far - it's lncredll,le how different it is to school l,oth in good and l,ad way6. The 1,ottom line has 1,een that you are left to your own devices almost all the time: you'll get oome gentle prodding, especially early in the year, 1,ut l,y now the subtle hints at doing the work have l,een reduced to remindera at the due date of essay6. Mnnbm ofthe Youth Webteam (clockwise from left) Chris Anderson, Anita Sridhar, Stewart Smith and Hieu Lam. Aside from the work, though, uni life is really free and fun. There is always new Glen Eira Youth Services Websit~ put something happening around the place - "T"fhe music, markets, protests, clu"6, !,alls, the .I. together by local students-- was launched last list goes on and on and on and on. month at Caulfidd Library. The launclµncluded an intergalactic tour of the site and presentations co the Anyway, that's all for now; hope to hear "webteam" by Mayor Cr Barry Neve. from you guys soon, (and thanks to all those who have l,een sending in work) The team of seven young people from McKinnon Secondary College and Kilvington Baptist Girls' Daniel School used their talents to create an eye-catching Website to present up-to-date information on Youth I Services' programs, resources and activities. Glen Eira City Council youth project worker Judith Bruce said: "It is vital to involve young people in the development of the Website as they know what young Opening doors for people want to see and read. Our webteam has done a fantastic job." homeless youth "The Youth Services Website contains information on our service and programs, upcoming events re you interested in opening doors to homeless people. If you have skills in the areas of business and links co other youth agencies both locally and A:young people in our community? development, strategic planning, marketing and fund statewide. We have a youth worker and health raising, are interested in opening doors for young Southern Directions Youth Services is a support professionals' noticeboard and a unique "Ask people and would like to become a member of this service for young people 15-25 years of age who are A Youth Worker" page where you can submit requests service we would like to hear from you. homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the inner for confidential information and advice. We also and. middle south metropolitan region of Melbourne. provide a feedback form for those without e-mail to send to us." The service is the result of the amalgamation of two Southern Directions Youth Services will hold its housing services in 1998 Malvern and Caulfield second Annual General Meeting on Monday 9 "Check us out at Youth Accommodation Service (MACYAS) and November at 730pm, in Meeting Room 1, at the hnp://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/youth/index.hanl Youth Accommodation Service Moorabbin (YASM). Toorak Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Ytl"a. Just keep a look-out for our alien!" Southern Directions has an office co-located at the Guest speaker: Joseph O'Reilly, performance by Why? Stop Youth Information Centre in Carnegie. Sandringham Secondary College Drama Group and This expansion has seen an increase in the number of light refreshments provided. Contact usl workers employed to support and assist 60 young Anyone interested in the prevention ofyouth Daniel Piekarski - people who reside in the houses located in the Cities homelessness and willing to share their expertise for email: [email protected] of Glen Eira, Stonnington, Kingston and Bayside. the benefit ofyoung people is invited to attend For Judith Bruce - Glen Eira Youth Services The Board of Management is looking for support farther information, phone Tom Gallagher or Mardi Phone: 9524 3283 Fax: 9523 0339 from business representatives and community Beaumont on 9572 5699 during business hours. Post: Glen Eira Youth Services members so it can continue to address the needs of Southern Directions Youth Services- opening doors PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 youth homelessness and keep abreast of State for young people. email: Government changes in delivery of services co young jbruce@gleneira vic.~ov:ge I i :..J 1 I • I ------... -----~~~~~·-~---·-~------Glen Eira News I • h ., rI- Safe crossing wit a smi,e Council sets Ill ne of the occupational hazards for crossing the standard - ore than 550 local families cake advantage of Ill 0 supervisors is getting beeped at by cheeky motorists.According to Gerald Egan (pictured M Glen Eira City Council's excellent child care 2u here), who supervises the crossing at Neerim services every week. Road Carnegie, they won't beep if he gets a wave Council's manager of Children's, Youth and Family G> in first. So he spends a lot of time waving! Services Catherine Thompson says parents have a comprehensive choice of child care services, ':; Gerald has worked as a crossing supervisor for 12 Ill including long day care and occasional care at years and has seen a lot of children grow up Council's five Child Care Centres across the during that time. "They start off little and shy and municipality, as well as Family Day Care across 60 end up tall, with muscles;• said Gerald. private homes. He approached Council for the position and "Council's child care service has been in the business enjoys it as much now as the day he started. "The of caring for children for more than 20 years, and is job makes me sparkle up," Gerald said, "I love the a place parents know they can uust, enjoying peace children, love the people." He enjoys the of mind, knowing the excellence in care that responsibility of getting children safely tQ the Council provides," she said. other side of the road and is a well-known Catherine says the Child Care Centres at person in the neighborhood. Murrumbeena, Ormond, Carnegie, Caulfield and Council employs 49 crossing supervisor but is Elsternwick, have highly trained staff providing currendy looking for more to help take care of carefully planned educational and care programs the 43 manned crossings in the city. If you enjoy and approved kindergarten programs, for the benefit working with children, are dedicated and of local children. The centres have also received the reliable, generally fit, live locally and are highest level of national quality accreditation. interested in becoming a school crossing Family Day Care in a care provider's home, offers a supervisor, please contact Sally Muhlhan on small group setting, supported and monitored by 9524 3227.The position requires about 45 qualified Council staff- an alternative for parents minutes either morning or early afternoqn, who prefer home-based care for their children. throughout the school terms. "Council's child care service also includes an integration program, for children with additional needs and non-English speaking backgrounds, and we regularly consult with parents on programs and Phantom f~llows Gershwin developing the service with the community. Child Care Assistance and Child Care Cash Rebate are also available," Catherine says. he wonderful melodies of Gershwin filled the For information or to book tickets to "Donald Cane" T Town Hall Auditorium at the "Magic Mdodies" or the very popular "Christmas Spectacular" on 17 To discuss your child care needs, phone 9524 3461. concen in late September- an event which December, phone "Magic Melodies" on 9557 5493 or cdebrated the centenary of the birth of composer fill out the ticket booking coupon on the back page of I George Gershwin. this issue of the Glen Eira News. These shows offer the opportunity co enjoy wonderful entertainment School Holiday The 550 local seniors who attended were ueaced co all each month with a lovely devonshire cea in a friendly the Gershwin favourites. Mark Jones and Susan-Ann atmosphere. Programs for I 999 Walker sang S'worukrfal Love walked in and Let's call Glen Elra Council is currently working with local schools the whole thing offto open the show. and the Federal Govemment to re-auspice School Holiday places so that there is good coverage right throughout the The audience were then swept into another rmsical Getting a municipality. Recommendations to the Federal world with the arrival on stage of MSO harpist Julie Government have been based on demographic Raines whose performance of Summertime had the information and school interest in auspiclng a program. audience absolutely spellbound. Then with t!he stage It is anticipated that programs will be available in January bathed in a wash of soft blue lighting, pianist Adam foothol~-t; at Caulfield North Primary School, Carnegie Primary School, Bentleigh West Primary School and at Wesley Przewlocki performed a superb piano solo o the College at Elsternwick from April 1999. To ensure there famous Rhapsody in Blue. 1 on saJe-ty are adequate places available prior to April 1999, the fter the age of 65, one in three people will Caulfield Recreation Centre will run a program for the November is a very special month as the enqianting January period. fall once a year. Unfortunately as we gee and charismatic Donald Cane who starred in the role A older, the chances of serious injury from falling Further details about school holiday programs will be in ofThe Phantom will be performing at "Magic the December issue of the Glen Eira News. are greater, healing takes longer and recovery Melodies" on Thursday 19 November, with ~ may not be complete. morning performance at 11am and again at i .30pm. An imponant new project, Foothold on Safety, is being undertaken co address these issues and Name change prevent falls for older people living in the Cities Glen Eira Community Information and of Glen Eira, Pon Phillip and Stonningcon. Resource Centre has a new name! The organisarion is now Community lnformarion Glco Eira. Apart Foothold on Safety is looking for people over 60 from this being a shorter tide, it brinp the organisation inro line years of age co volunteer co form an important with iu peak body-Community Information Victoria. link between the Project and the community. Community Information Glen Eira is the local information and They should be good communicators who have rekrral agency and also disuiburcs emergency relief in the had some experience working on committees and municipality. wane an opportunity co think creatively and see The agency is generously supported by local volunteers. their communities benefit. People with If you arc inrcrcsccd in finding out more about chc organisacion disabilities and from diverse cultural and ethnic or becoming a volunteer worker please contact co-ordinator, backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Contact L.iurcl Thompson on 9524 3200. Robyn Jenkins, Aged and Disability Support Community lnfanN#Um Glm Eira is opm 9.30-4pm Mo,u/,zy to Program from the Inner Community Health Fru/;,.y 11,uJ is /.ocllUd Ill Dume HoUM, 256 Hawthorn RJNUi, "h Auditorium was alive with the sounds ofGershwin at Service on 9525 1300. Ca,Jfo/J. PhoM: 9524 3200 or 9523 3272. :gic Melodies in Stptembn: L.: Page 14 L Volume 24, November 1998 Recreatiftrl News In Brief Women's National Basketball safety through the hoops Residents may have seen che recent addition of League Cricket warning stickers co basketball backboards in Glen comes to Glen Eira Eira parks. This Council initiative is in response to recent tragedies in other pares of Melbourne, oorleigh Cricket Ground will be the venue for where people have been injured or killed after M two one-day cricket matches between Victoria slam-dunking and hanging off hoops, and the and Queensland. The matches will be played on backboard structure has collapsed. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November signalling the Glen Eira has nine venues where people are able to start of the Victorian team's 1998/99 WNLC season. play and practise basketball on outdoor half Spectators will be treated to two days of fantastic courts. Council's Recreation Department cricket. The Victorian team, Victoria Spirit, boasts encourages everyone to make use of these facilities such players as Zoe Goss, Cathryn Fitzpatrick, {listed in the 1998 Resource Guide) but urges Melanie Jones and Jane Franklin and is coached by from the people of Glen Eira. The matches are people not to slam dunk or hang off these rings, former District cricketer Stephen Maddocks. All of scheduled to commence at 10am on both days for the for their own safety. these Victorian players have represented Australia in 50-over one-day matches. There will be no charge for international games. Prominent Queensland players entry to the ground. include Australian wicket keeper Julie Price and Moorleigh Reserve is located behind the Moorleigh bowler Jodi Dannatt. Community Village, Bignell Road, East Bentleigh, This is a wonderful opportunity co see state league Melways ref78 B5. For further information please cricket played here in this municipality. The Victorian contact Claudia Fatone at the Victorian Women's team is realJy hoping for some tremendous support Cricket Association 9653 1181. the Oty. On the same page there was also an article on Dear Editor. .. Lacrosse which many people would not know was I think that many residents would have found it played in the municipality. LJkewise many people are curious to read about a football team called not aware of who the Prahran Dragons are or what 'Prahran Dragons' in a recent edition of the Glen they offer. Park officer David Rieger adds a safety warning sticker to Eira News (September 1998). one ofthe many basketball hoops in Glen Eira. The idea for the article came from the news that (we young footballers from this region were selected as All Great Netball action The very name of the team seems to suggest that they are "out of place" being based in Glen Eira Australians. We thought this was a great effort and The Caulfield and District Netball Association (why not the Caulfield Dragons?). Then again, to my worthy ofa mention in the Glen Bra News. Being will be holding its first one-day netball knowledge, they have rarely played a competition called 'Prahran Dragons' while based in Caulfield, is tournament on Sunday 8 November. Held at the game in this municipality and, as you indicate in similar to the St Kilda Football Oub being based in Duncan MacKinnon Reserve (Melways ref. 68 your article, players are recruited from as far afield Moorabbin, something we hove all come to accept The K9), organisers are expecting a large number of as Dandenong, Mordiallloc, and South Melbourne. Prahran Dragons was adopted as a means of keeping entries. Marches commence at 9.30am and the oldVFA name alive, and was selected for tradition's spectators are most welcome for what should be a The sole purpose of the Prahran Dragons is to sake rather then being representative ofthe region. great day of action. The kiosk will be open serving provide draftees to the AFL It is a full time,AFL hot food and drinks. For more information please funded, professional sporting body which employs In conjunction with the Victorian Football Development contact Toni Nicholson on 014 924 764. several full time staff and is only available to the Foundation the Dragons are involved in the 32 Auskicks very best young footballers. in the region, have had 75 schools attend Smoke Free Ride to Work Day Oinics and have conducted Level I coaching courses Wednesday 11 November is Bicycle Victoria's I think that the residents of this municipality would for Auskicks junior and senior teams. The club has also annual Ride to Work Day. The day is a celebration be better served by the Glen Eira News by run coaching seminars, arranged AFL Footballers to visit of commuter cycling. It is a chance to try riding concentrating on local sports clubs rather than junior clubs and have organised a secondary schools for the first cime or encourage your colleagues and promoting elite sporting bodies which are not football competition at four different age levels. friends to give it a go. Riding to work is fun and available to the vast majority of Glen Eira people. Information supplied by Recreation Services. builds a regular fitness session into your day. It is Yours sincerely fast, reliable and pollution-free. For those riding to Steve Bean the city there will be a breakfast at Southbank Elsternwick &law is II ffee J>IISS to die Sheffield Shil/J eridt,r11t Jhe MCG this with prizes and entertainment. There are meeting summn: Simply t#ltnlttbe,-Miill,.J~ ll#"f to £ir#3 points at Bencleigh East, East Caulfield and r-on11111111th"4J.------~---._.______...... ,.. __ , Moorabbin for those wanting co ride with others Reply co the city. You are also able to register your work place and be eligible for some great prizes. For Recreation Services aims to inform I - SHEFFIELD SHIELD ~~ I more information please contact Bicycle Victoria residents ofthe vast array ofsporting ! . -:- CRICKET S■S-'l ! and recreation opportunities within f ~~..::') ~· on 9328 3000. i ~ Issued with the compliments of the ~ : f Victorian Cricket Association j Splash outl l Hours of play: I I am-6pm } I t The City's pools opened on 1 November and will remain open until 31 March. i SEASON 1998/99 ONE DAY PASS t Hours of 6am-7pm Monday co Friday Caulfield Memorial Pool 1____ Admit Gate 3 Melbourne Cricket Ground _____! operation: 8am-6pm Saturdays and Sundays Contact 9571 8143 21-24 Oct vTasmania 11-14 Dec v Queensland Bulls 8am-6pm public holidays I lI I 4-7 Nov v NSW Blues 11-14 March v Western Warriors 1 If the forecast temperature is more than 28 East Bentleigh Memorial Pool I I Contact 9570 7394 degrees the pool hours will be extended co 8pm. L~·-·------•~D--=~=-:~:J Glen Eira News Many of the local community's Harleston suggestions and ideas were ~ adopted in the final plans of the :a Park 1 park (eg, the suggestion of a water feature resulted in a A. situated between Seymour and Allison\ Roads in fountain being developed, and C Elscernwick, H arleston Park was fuse tleveloped in the concern about car parks 0 the early 1970's. The park is classified as formal impacting on the aesthetic look ~ garden with facilities for passive or unscr crured of the park saw both car parks CU recreational activities. 1 being moved to the outer -I. Harleston Park includes a children's playground, BBQ boundaries). fG facilities, tables and benches, a fountain and pond, When the park was fi nally % and a large size chess board- chess pieces are completed, a competition for a available for rental through the Recreatio'1, name was conducted. Department. The park also features annual flower Caulfield resident Edna Garth proposed the name displays, perennial borders, and open lawh areas, and Harleston Park after the old mansion home and estate Harleston Park is an example of a dynamic park; has toilers, paved walkways, and car parking. on the corner of Balaclava and Orrong Roads, figures taken in the early '80s revealed that over 40 The then Caulfield City Council purchased the designed by Thomas Watts and named after its per cent of local residents used the park on a regular Elsternwick site for the specific purpose of developing owners' birthplace. T he prize for naming the park was basis. T hese figures also indicate Harleston Park is the park land. Council was keen to establish an open a champagne breakfast with the Mayor. Incidentally, second most utilised park within the municipality, neighbourhood space, to suit the needs ofi residents at Harleston mansion later became Grimwade House, second only to Caulfield Park. one of Melbourne Grammar School's Preparatory the time and well into the future. For further information phone the Recreation schools. Department on 9524 3305. Scarring Sunday 29 November our new hours at all with branch staff and others to discuss library events, libraries will be: new books, current affairs, anything! Occasional guest Bentleigh Carnegie Caulfield Elstemwick HcKlnnon speakers will be invited to present information on Sunday 12pm-Spm Closed 12pm-Spm Closed Closed subjects of interest to you. Monday 10am-9pm Closed 10am-9pm Closed Closed So come along co Bencleigh Library on any Tuesday 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm Wednesday at 10.30am for a cuppa and a chat. New library opening hours Wednesday 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 2pm-6pm Thursday Do you fi nd your week days are completely taken up 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm By the book! Friday 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm with work, home and study com mitments? Is it Closed During November, each time you borrow ten books Saturdzy 10am-4pm IOam-lpm IOam--ipm IOam-lpm increasingly difficult to find the time in your hectic Closed or more you will be entered into the draw for a book schedule to relax, contemplate life's pleasures and Fabulous, fun-filled celebrations are planned fo r our voucher valued at $50. A great Christmas present for pursue individual interests? first Sunday at Bencleigh Library. Come and join us you or a friend! Forget the mid-week rush and last minute ~anic. on 29 November- make it a family outing! There's something for everyone. Bencleigh and Caulfield Libraries are extef\ding weekend opening hours. Starring 29 Novef1ber, these Book me in! libraries will open from I Oam until 4pm on Saturdays Don't wait co book yourself in for our November and from 12noon until 5pm on Sundays. Internet classes at Caulfield Library! For only $30 our Come and take advantage of the full range !of services accredited trainers will have you surfing the net with offered by Glen Eira's libraries: the best of the latest confidence! ~~~a#~~ol~a< popular books and magazines; the weekend papers; Tuesday 10 November llam- 12pm tk-~«1414,4¥~-~- CDs and videos; CD-ROMs and the lncenjlet. T hursday 12 November l-2pm .&/4,~ ~~ And if you've spent your weekend relaxing jllld need Monday 16 November 7-8pm ~~ ~~ to make up time on study or research, both! Bencleigh Tuesday 17 November l lam-12pm ~Z>ea. fla-f/a,,t«4• and Caulfield libraries are open in the evenings until Thursday 19 November llam-12pm .==.=_ 9pm from Monday to T h ursday and until 6pm on ~ Bookings are essential. Contact: Belinda 9532 9466. ====~ = FRAMERS Friday. ==--==...:-= G U~lfL D Books 'n' brew expert picture framing ~Olli Don't forget- library membership is free ahd anyone Shop 1, 277-279 Centre Rd Bentleigb can join. Join us at our relaxing and informative morning gec Open Monday- Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 10am to 7pm, togethers where, over a cup of coffee, you will meet Saturday 10am to 3pm Pb: 9557 7576 Magic Melodies Donald Cant BOOKING COUPON Thursday 19 November I would like to attend DAYTIME CONCERTS I lam &l .30pm Please tick: Number of tickets per show: "The Phantom" is coming to GLEN EIRAARTS IIAM ___ _ • 'Magic Melodies'. D Thursday 19 November COMPLEX AUDITORIUM "Donald Cant" l.30PM_ ___ (former Caulfield Town Hall) As well as his incredible voice, Corner Hawthorn & Glen Eira Roads Caulfield the audience will be treated to D Thursday 17 December I I AM ____ Donald's charismatic charm and "Christmas Spectacular" l.30PM__ _ _ 'SHOWS INCLUDE AWVELY MORNING humour in this show. ORAFTERNOONT.EN ''Come and see die Phantom unmaslcedl" Name:--- - ~ ------"Book now to be p.11 t of rhe fun·· Christmas Spectacular Address:____ -c------COST OF TICKETS Thursday 17 December Individual tickets $ I 0 I lam &l .30pm Groups ( I O plus) $9 A show packed with superb entertainment, singalongs and Amount: $ ______BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION special surprises. "The Ideal breakup for dubs or groups» (cheques payable to "Magic Melodies") CONTACT: 9557 5493 Post to: Magic Melodies, PO Box 456, Bentleigh, 3204 L.: Page IC!