SPRING 2018 - NEWSLETTER

Hello everyone, we hope you enjoyed read- Safe swimming - the safest ing our Winter Newsletter. Judging from place to swim at Ocean Grove is your comments, it seems you like our sea- between the flags near the Surf sonal publication. This edition is packed Lifesaving Club. Lifesavers will with things to do and places to go, as we be on duty this summer in their beach tow- gear up for the start of summer and Christ- er, while work will continue on the new club- mas/New Year. house taking shape among the sand dunes. Bells By The Beach is a dog ‘happy place’ – it has never been easier to enjoy a weekend away with your fur Portarlington Pier Vendors - visitors to -baby, staying at Bells and enjoying all the township has Portarlington are pleased to see the return to offer. of hot doughnut, ice cream and gelato vans More than 60 per cent of Melburnians own a pet. The and the fresh mussel vendor at the start of Bellarine has many dog-friendly restaurants and cafes, the pier. (some serving puppuccinos and pup cakes), -soaked Recently a new food van ‘Fresh Meal Fairy' pubs and world-class wineries and fresh food providers has joined them with a range of who have put out the welcome mat for the family pooch. healthy take-away foods includ- One of our favourite places is At The Heads, a dog- ing salads, wraps, hot and cold friendly beachside restaurant at Barwon Heads. Take a meals, desserts and kids meals. short drive to Queenscliff to The Queenscliff Brewhouse Cold drinks (including locally pro- in Gellibrand Street, serving dog-friendly BeerDogsBitter, duced Kombucha) and gluten which does not contain alcohol or hops. free options will also be available. Everyone loves coffee at The Olive Pit and Driftwood Ca- fés in The Terrace, and at Cheeky Cow Café, Ocean Guest comments… Throughway. You’ll find most cafes and restaurants have fragrant coffee, dog water bowls and a hitching post out  Thank you! your gorgeous holi- front for the family pooch. day house was enjoyed by all. The furnishings, fittings and gas log fire Getting here - arrive by train, road or travel aboard were appreciated and your attention from Sorrento to Queenscliff; dogs are to detail - divine! Julie, Bruce and the allowed on outside decks. Ferries offer regu- dogs. August 2018 lar services from Docklands to Portarlington for foot pas-  What a credit this place is to you and all sengers who can also travel with their pets on outside who stay here. We had a great time and decks. Bayley loved the place, settled in like it was his own home. Jeff, Renata and Pre-Christmas special rate: Bayley, September 2018 From 1st December to 21st December -  What a fabulous place to stay. Everything 3 nights minimum - is $230 per night was thought of, we all felt at home (was $260). Linen and towels extra, or straight away. Storm loved his first holi- bring your own from home. day. Jenny, Claire and Storm, September Phone 0403 221 737, or through the Contact form on our 2018 website - www.bellsbythebeach.com.au  Love the changes you have made since our last visit in 2012. Definitely the best We wish you all a relaxing stay at Bells By The Beach holiday house we have stayed in. You Holiday House. think of everything so that I don’t have to bring the ‘kitchen sink’ when we come on Jan and Lin Bell, owners holidays. John, Marilyn and Alfie the dog, October 2018 ‘What’s On in & Surrounds’ - Community Markets: Geelong and surrounding regions are com- Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market. ing alive this month in time for the warmer 10am to 3pm. Fresh produce, live music, children's weather. We look forward to lovely, long activities, health & wellbeing. 1st Sunday of every days with many events for everyone to en- month. joy. Visit whatsoningeelong.com.au or pick Rotary Ocean Grove Market - cnr Presidents Avenue up your copy from Bells By The Beach and st other local outlets. and Draper Street. 9am to 1pm, 1 Sunday of the month, October to April. Next market is Sunday 2nd December. ‘Beastie Bites’ pet chews Barwon Heads Community Market, Hitchcock and treats – our visiting fur Street. 9am to 1pm, every Saturday in December and -kids love to nibble on tasty January, last Saturday February to November. Craft goods, fresh vegies, plants and more. dried lamb strips or dried beef liver when they stay at Bells By The Point Lonsdale Primary School Market, Bowen Beach. You can purchase these treats and Road. 9am to 2pm. 2nd Sunday of each month. others at regular markets around The Bellar- Handmade and home grown produce, variety of ine. Say ‘hello’ to Eileen at the ‘Beastie food vendors, children’s playground, close to the Bites’ display at markets such as Geelong beach and views of The Rip. Waterfront, Point Lonsdale Primary School, Portarlington Sunday Market, Parks Hall and sur- Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove rounds. Rotary Club of Portarlington. 9am to 2pm, last and other events around the Bellarine. Sunday of the month. Take Port Phillip Ferries from Docklands, straight to Portarlington and the market. Queenscliff Community Market, Lower Princes Fishing - the thought of Park. 9am to 2pm, last Sunday of the month Septem- freshly caught fish for dinner ber to May. Featuring 130 stalls selling plants, crafts, usually enters the minds of arts, coffee, food and produce. our guests during summer. Drysdale Market, Recreation Reserve. 9am to 2pm. Some people like to throw a 3rd Sunday of month, October to May. Craft, flowers, line from a hire boat, pier or beach. Good plants, food, coffee, kids playground. spots to fish are main beach Ocean Grove, the river end of Sheepwash Road, the river Drysdale Station Market. 9am to and bridge at Barwon Heads and the piers 2pm. 2nd Sunday of month, Novem- at Sandy Bay, Queenscliff and Point Lons- ber to April. Ride the train from dale. The Marina at Clifton Springs and Queenscliff to Drysdale Station, enjoy coffee, crafts and other goods on Bancoora Beach, near Breamlea (down the sale. coast) are other places to bag your catch.

Wonderland Spiegeltent by the Sea - Barwon Heads is gearing up to host this event for the second year in a row, from Boxing Day to 28 January, next to the bridge. Wonderland Spiegeltent invites audiences to step back in time and recapture the magic from the Golden Age of circus and travelling entertainment. Families will be spoiled for choice this summer with acts such as Mark Seymour, Joe Camilleri, Bernie Little Death Club and Rouge the Show. Bells By The Beach team will be in the audience again this summer, we really enjoyed the Wonder- land experience last summer. Book online at www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au

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