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*please note that our opening time is 9am, not 10am as shown on poster above

Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter

September October 2017

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artist statement ANNE MILLER

My mind is constantly processing design like a light that I cannot switch off and the simplicity of daily life can provide

unexpected inspiration. One such inspiration came from the simple act of brushing my horses tail. I looked at the

tangled mass of wiry black and white hairs and I was momentarily fixated by its linear quality. I saw a fluid looping

mass of lines and its smoothness and texture stuck with me.

I collected the hair from the brush and immediately placed it in my journal and continued to refer back to the

resemblance of beautiful lines. It had its own magic for me... This was the beginning of ‘Swish’

I’ve always try to create a line or mark that has life in it. And if I am calculated I will loose all vitality and my freedom.

I feel this energy in many things that I see about me and I try to channel it into my own art practice.

Recently at a workshop Lorna Crane demonstrated the art of brush making with found objects from nature and I

was captivated with her process. Lorna said, “Using brushes was like unlocking a language, each brush holding its

own unique feel and quality. But it was the unexpected mark, pushing me out of my comfort zone that appealed-

the loss of control introducing a new-found freedom which I then connected to drawing again in a fresh and

exciting way.”

Lorna says this so beautifully, and her words were a catalyst which gave me the inspiration to make my own horse

hair brushes and explore their mark making qualities.

This new process felt organic, raw and alive with the energy of the horse! Having made my own collection of brushes

this gave me a new expression of marks, a ‘new territory’ which in turn created a new visual dialogue for me to

explore.

I asked my new tools to take me on a ride that freed me up in a way that has been unchartered and liberating. It’s

like ‘leap frogging’ and feeling the confidence to jump and land somewhere new. I thrive on going to new places it’s

the adventurer in me.

I started to experiment with my new brushes and let myself ‘unthink’ and just allow myself to respond with an

instinctive force. This became thrilling. I added tea bags and the tea water added tone, texture and natural colour. I

explored collage in a new way for me. I created a bank of marks using different mediums and a combination of horse

hair and thread. I was having fun!

It was obvious to me that design, composition, textures, patterns and colour all become part of my instinctual desire to create and a natural narrative began……

ANNE MILLER / CV

BORN Melb, 1963

1985 BA Graphic Arts and Communication,

Swinburne Institute of Technology

AWARDS AND PRIZES

2014 Highly Commended & People’s Choice,

Great Southern Portrait Prize, Foster

2015 2nd Prize, Great Southern Portrait Prize, Foster

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EXHIBITIONS

2004 Torquay Plant Gallery ‘Seed’ Group Show

2010 CAE Group Show, Nicholas Building Melb

2012 Equine Carnivale and Members Summer Show,

Toora Artist Collective Gallery, Toora

2014 Great Southern Portrait Prize, Foster

2014 Helen Bassett Gallery Group Exhibition, Yarraville

2015 Great Southern Portrait Prize, Foster

2016 Helen Bassett Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Yarraville

2017 MORE: Things of Wood and Stone, Group Show

Artspaces, The Fish Creek Hotel

Measurement, Group Show, Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek

Anne Miller untitled untitled

Gecko Studio Gallery

What’s next? Exhibitions in the pipeline……(NB details may change before these exhibitions open)

#116 Jan Learmonth - November 19 to December 16.

#117 Linda Gibbs -Dec 17, 2017 to Jan 20, 2018.

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- Download 2,500 Beautiful Woodblock Prints and Drawings by Japanese Masters (1600-1915) -

Open Culture - http://www.openculture.com/2017/06/download-2500-beautiful-woodblock-prints-

and-drawings-by-japanese-masters-1600-1915.html

- Oblique Strategies (subtitled Over One Hundred Worthwhile Dilemmas)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblique_Strategies

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Gecko Studio Gallery News

● Wow. What a landslide of change in Fish Creek and in Gecko Studio Gallery!

Gecko Studio Gallery has undergone a change over winter this year. Closed for two months for

renovations we are now open once more with the addition of “Headquarters”, our new café. Without

compromising the character and charm of Gecko or the range of products and services – contemporary

art space, custom framing, art materials, art workshops and artisan wares – the café is a warm and

inviting space in the front of the building looking out into the street.

Headquarters are serving a unique wood roasted artisan coffee from Melbourne (Ricci Method),

delicious teas (including Calmer Sutra), chais, hot chocolates and cold drinks. Headquarters also has a

range of sweet and savoury foods to dine in or takeaway – including delicious vegan raw slices from

local supplier “A Seasoned Kitchen”.

We are already looking at new treats and products so keep an eye on the Gecko / Headquarters

Facebook page and on Instagram.

Headquarters café at Gecko Studio Gallery

● Please note - we have changed our opening time to 9am.

● The Flying Cow café in Fish Creek has gone and in its place is “Gibson’s” café – founded by our good

friend Michelle Gibson. Open from 8am for breakfast Gibson’s closes at 4pm. Open Thursday to

Tuesday, i.e. closed Wednesday. In a few weeks’ time Gibson’s will also be open Thursday to Sunday in

the evenings for small food / tapas and a wine bar (thanks to Fishy News for the info). Headquarters

café at Gecko and Gibson’s café have been working together to ensure the greatest success for both

enterprises – “sister cafés” if you like. We wish Michelle all the best and once the dust has settled for

us, you will see us in Gibson’s café, especially in the evenings.

● Welcome to Suellen and Dominic in the Fish Creek Post Office, taking over from Luke Dearlove. Luke

will stay in the Fish creek area which is pleasing as he is such a well regarded member of the

community.

● Gecko on Facebook - Keep up to date with our news and events on the Gecko Studio Gallery

Facebook page.

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● Framing quotes/ consultations – a reminder that it is wise where possible to make a time with Kerry

for framing consultations and quotes. Kerry can be contacted on 0423 721 593 or at the Gallery (5683

2481). Kerry is not always at the gallery or we may have an event underway so it helps if you can book

a time with Kerry. Susan Purdy can also help you with your framing requirements on Mondays and

Fridays.

ArtHouse accommodation

Brought to you by Gecko Studio Gallery - the ArtHouse, fine

accommodation in Fish Creek.

Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden

filled with interesting plants and flowers and by the ancient apple tree in

pride of place in the back yard.

The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage

hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek.

The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned local artists for sale - your very

own private gallery.

With an open central living area, full kitchen, a generous sized bedroom and beautifully appointed

bathroom, the ArtHouse is light filled, comfortable and cosy.

Quality linen and bath towels are provided, just bring your beach towels. We also supply a portable cot

with mattress protector, sheet and extra blankets.

A library of artbooks and novels, an interesting dvd and cd collection and current art and style

magazines have been collected for your enjoyment.

Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, and a suite of lovely cafes' including Gecko's very own coffee bar -

HeadQuarters, Gibsons - serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, then tapas in the evening! There is a

range of interesting shops and the iconic Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top.

The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern

Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area.

Please note there is a 2 night minimum stay, with 3 night minimum stay on Public Holidays. Single

night stays are at the owner's discretion and may incur extra charges.

Contact Kerry at Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481 or 0423 721 593.

www.facebook.com/pages/Arthouse/482648991846293

www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/vic/phillip-island-gippsland/wilsons-promontory/146244

www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2166372

See all the images at www.arthousefishcreek.com.au/ or the 3 links above.

Kerry Spokes

● See Kerry’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kerryspokesartist and website

www.kerryspokes.com.au/

● See www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/kerry-spokes-2/#.VkBxHeTovIU

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Prom Coast Arts Council Inc

Next general meeting will be – Wednesday 20th September 7pm in the supper room of the Fish Creek

Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. All welcome. Ph Michael 0421 209 878

Prom Coast Arts Council presents - THE SOUND OF INDIA

You’ll enjoy Indian music at its finest when you hear Vinod Prasanna - one of the most outstanding

Indian musicians currently living and playing in Australia - performing with his group at Waratah Hills

Vineyard on Saturday 16th September.

The trio, known as The Sound of India, will present fusion music featuring expressive and dynamic

improvisations inspired by North Indian Classical and contemporary music.

The Prom Coast Arts Council is presenting The Sound of India in concert at the Waratah Hills

Vineyard Cellar Door in Fish Creek.

Born into one of India’s greatest bansuri (flute)-playing families, award-winning bansuri virtuoso Vinod

Prasanna shines as an outstanding performer of authentic traditional and contemporary Indian music,

continuing a family legacy that celebrates more than two-and-a-half centuries of performance.

With The Sound of India - also featuring Aman Kalyan on tabla and James Jablonka on electric guitar

- Vinod’s emotive melodies, exquisite improvisations and divine flute songs distinguish his performance

of Indian classical and world music.

Tickets $29. Book on line at https://www.trybooking.com/RHLT

(30c booking fee applies)

or at Manna Gum Community House – 33 Station Rd, Foster. Hrs - Monday – Thursday (10am – 3pm).

Closed Fridays, weekends and public holidays

& at Waratah Hills Vineyard - open every weekend and public holidays 11-5pm, (Ph 5683 2441).

Further information from Tony Walker on 0417 565 753.

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Local Art Venues and Events

The Alison Lester Shop Prints, Books, Cards & Gifts – 1 Falls Road, Fish Creek, Victoria 5683

2352. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for when Alison will be in-store for book signings and other

special events. www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Lester/219864641549443 http://alisonlester.com/

(Psst…all the prints at the Alison Lester Shop are framed by Gecko Studio Gallery)

Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph

5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery/ Open Thursday to Monday or by

appointment.

Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and

one-off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 –

4.30pm. 0417 370 596 http://ridethewildgoat.com.au/ Check out Andy’s out there Christmas tree

The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Rd, Fish Creek. Open hours: Fri, Sat,

Sun 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Ph 5683 2628. andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au

www.celiarossergallery.com.au/index.htm

People Places Things Gallery 11 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between Flying Cow Café and the Fish

Creek Memorial Hall). Photography, large format printing, studio, portraiture, pets, process and printing

of your photos – anything but weddings. Also, wanted to buy – old cameras, photos, film negs, glass

slides, negatives – anything photographic. Hobby, not part of the business. Contact Michael Pitts 0418

508 392 michael@peopleplacesthings.com.au

The Hub - Fish Creek 10am to 4pm

27 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between the Fish Creek General Store and the Post Office)

The Fish Creek Hotel Artspaces – an exhibition space in the art hub of Fish Creek.

Fish Creek Hotel/Motel 1 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2404. Terry & Kevin.

http://www.fishcreekhotel.com.au/

Waratah Hills Vineyard - Neil and Judy Travers (and Megan). The cellar door is open every

weekend, all public holidays (exc. Christmas, Boxing Day and Good Friday) and daily throughout

January (Friday 12 noon to 4pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Lunch served each day until 3pm. Cheeseboards available from 3pm to 5pm).

20 Cottmans Rd (Off Promontory Rd) Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2441 email http://waratahhills.com.au/

www.facebook.com/Waratah-Hills-Vineyard-189276447783693/

Basia Mille - luxury apartments, vineyard and olive grove. Geraldine and Tony Conabere.

1 Taylor Court, Fish Creek (Waratah North) 0414 295 048 / 5687 1453. http://basiamille.com.au/

Stockyard Gallery Wild Life. Group show with 12 artist. Opens 14 September - 9 October

● Gallery open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 www.facebook.com/pages/Stockyard-

Gallery/205686259540514

Meeniyan Art Gallery curator - Catherine Robinson

Gallery 1 - 1 September – 29 September 2017 - Glimpses by Sharyn Madder and Beatrice Magalotti.

Gallery 2 - 1 September – 29 September 2017 - Rust Prophets and Works by Paul McAuslan

Workshops – too numerous to list but follow this link for info -

http://meeniyanartgallery.com.au/workshops/

● 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday

11 – 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 Exhibition bookings - curator@meeniyanartgallery.com.au

The ArtSpace Mirboo North 81B Ridgway Mirboo Nth (Between Mirboo Nth Hardware & The Grand Ridge Brewery)

ArtSpace Hours Wed-Sun 10-4pm www.facebook.com/TheArtSpaceinMirbooNorth/

ArtSpace Wonthaggi The Centennial Centre, 1 Bent Street, Wonthaggi 3995 (opposite Aldi). Tel: (03) 5672 5767. Hours:

Thursday - Monday 10-4

Arc Yinnar 'My Big Backyard: Reflections on Landscape' 16 Sept - 14 Oct 2017 - An exhibition of drawings,

painting, prints & sculpture by eleven artists from the Goldfields & Gippsland: Roz Avent, Ken Downs,

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Kir Larwill, Diana Orinda Burns, Jan Palethorpe, Jenny Peterson, Rhyll Plant, Amanda Thompson,

Anthea Williams, Michael Wolfe, Jennifer Wray. Opening Event Saturday 16 September 2-4pm

arc Yinnar is open Tuesday to Friday 12 noon-4pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Main Street Yinnar. Ph 5163

1310

Toora Village Studio Gallery Celebration of the Spirit exhibition with awards. Awards 22 Oct 2pm and Celebration continues 23

Oct 2pm

Toora Village Studio Gallery - open Thursdays to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 25 Stanley Street, Toora

www.facebook.com/Toora-Village-Studio-Gallery-104985282962543/

Saraghi Gallery Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Saraghi Gallery - behind Cafe

Lugano, 71 Thompson Ave, Cowes

Bob Hickman - Painting classes 5x2 hour classes in Koonwarra studio, Tuesday afternoons 1-

4pm $35 per session and Wednesday evening 6-8pm, $100 for a five week block. Also, printmaking

and hebel stone carving weekend workshops throughout the year. Check out

www.bobhickman.blogspot.com.au or contact Bob on 0439 303 244 for more information.

Loch Arts Council - www.facebook.com/Loch-Arts-Council-

581762918549744/timeline?ref=page_internal

Korumburra Arts Group The Arts Group meets about once every 2 months and welcomes artists

and art supporters to become part of the group. For further information about the exhibition or the Arts

Group contact Jane Brocklesby 0427 472 117, Neil Coxon 5655 2107, Tony Parisi 0407 219 639.

http://korumburracommunity.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/September-to-November-2015.pdf

Federation Art Gallery – exhibition of sculpture & paintings. Corner Commercial and King Streets,

Korumburra. Opening Friday 19 May, at 6:30pm. Exhibition 15 May to 10 June. Open 10-4.Closed Fri &

Sun

The Boobook Art Studio in South Gippsland - committed to providing enriching, high quality art

instruction to children & teenagers. Jacqui Dinsbergs. Studio address: 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, Vic

3956 Postal address: PO Box 252, Foster, Vic 3960 http://boobookartstudio.com.au/

Drawing Classes Classes run by Ann Parry. First and third Fridays at Port Franklin schoolhouse.

10.30am – 2.30pm. Tea & coffee provided, take your own lunch. Some art materials provided or take

your own. $35 each session, $50 when there is a life model. Contact Ann 0448 390 785 or 5664 6558.

Freestone Press Gillian Kline 0408514560 email http://freestonepressprintmakingstudio.com/

littlemilligan – makers of beautiful things. Deb Milligan and Colin Little.

26 Avon St, Briagolong. Summer Hours are Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. If you come at other times

and we aren’t open – call us on 0427 842 328 or 0490 172 012. We are just around the corner and are

very likely to be able to open up for you. enquiries@littlemilligan.com.au www.littlemilligan.com.au/

Gone South Studio – Grant Flather and Helen Wilkinson - www.gonesouthstudio.com/

Switchback Gallery - Building 6S, Northways Road, Churchill VIC 3842. Bryce Ives. Phone: 5122

6261 Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm. Closed on public holidays. Disabled access

Prom Coast Film Society -

Join at www.trybooking.com/OBPR or through the FAMDA website.

Next screening - October 6 - Eye in the Sky (2015) USA

November 3 - Jasper Jones* (2017) Aust. / December 1 - NZ comedy double Hunt for the

Wilderpeople (2016) and What We Do in The Shadows (2014)

* these films have not yet received commercial release in Australia.

Joining is easy and as noted previously, the Committee strongly recommends buying your subscription

online by following the instructions in this link https://www.trybooking.com/OBPR

However, if you’d rather pay by cash or cheque, friendly Committee members will be available between

7 30pm to 8 00pm to get you subscribed and seated.

For the incredibly reasonable amount of $60 you can enjoy the full 2017 program (13 films) – that’s

less than $5 per film. Alternatively, for $25 you can buy a 3 (consecutive) month subscription.

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As the Film Society operates under the terms and conditions of the Federation of Victorian Film

Societies (FVFS), only members or subscribers can attend films. We are unable to offer single night

tickets. However, you can purchase subscriptions online at any time. For more information about the

Film Society go to: www.famda.org.au.

The Film Society looks forward to your company in 2017.

Arts/Culture/Tourism/Community newsletters (send us info if you have a newsletter to

add)

● South Gippsland Arts Network Update - administered by Sophie Dixon, Community

Strengthening Support Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council. Categories are: exhibitions on now /

festivals / music & performance / film / coming soon / download information / galleries of South

Gippsland. Contact Sophie to have your info included sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

● Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts News

● Stockyard Gallery – not sure how to subscribe but I guess emailing them at

info@stockyardgallery.org.au and asking for their newsletter should do the trick

● Regional Arts Victoria, Gippsland - monthly newsletter

● ArtSpace Newsletter – send email to artspacemoney@gmail.com

● Meeniyan Motel Newsletter Meeniyan Motel email newsletter

● Craft Victoria - Craft Almanac e-news go to Craft Victoria website and find the subscribe area at the

bottom of the page. Craft Victoria subscription

● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office (Luke at the P.O.

is the editor) and various outlets around town.

● Venus Bay/Tarwin community newsletter “Matter of Fact”

Lyrebird Arts Council

● CW STONEKING - Saturday 7th October, 8pm $42/$45 **SOLD OUT**

● JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE - Friday 20th October, 8pm $63 / $66

● THE AUDREYS – “Between Last Night & Us Tour” - FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER $30/$35

http://www.theaudreys.com.au https://www.facebook.com/theaudreys

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAudreysMusic

OH HONEY & BANJO & VIOLIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbdUC4P3aw4

● Purchase tickets online via http://lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au/?page_id=7

Book tickets via email OR in cash from any of our local ticket outlets: Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish

Creek; Duck Hutt, Meeniyan; Main Street Revelations, Foster; The Rusty Windmill Cafe, Leongatha.

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Fish Creek ● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office and

various outlets around town. Submission deadline – 20th of the month.

● Gibsons Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2338

● FISH CREEK MAKERS MARKET – 30 September. Twenty of South Gippsland’s finest artisan’s, makers

and crafters come together in the cosy Fish Creek Memorial Hall. Saturday September 30: 9.30am-

3pm. Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Road Fish Creek VIC 3959 For information – Email

fishcreekhall@dcsi.net or check it out on FB - fishcreekmakersmarket

● Fish Creek Community Development Group – membership is only $5. Have your say as to how

Fish Creek develops. Meetings are monthly at present. Membership enquiries to Michael Lester 0421

209 878 info@geckostudiogallery.com.au

● Café KO Bar and Grill – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed to Sunday. On Sat &

Sun, breakfast will on offer from 9am. Other days: open from 12-12.30 for lunch and dinners from

5.30pm onwards. http://kookscatering.com.au/

● Saturday Yoga with Howard (0499 202 409) 8- 9am Calligraphy Yoga; 9- 10am Synergy Yoga. $15

/ $10 conc. All at Fish Creek Memorial Hall.

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● Tiliqua – Fish Creek - Tiliqua is a self-contained holiday home accommodating up to 8 people and is

located on the very edge of the Fish Creek township. The living areas offer spectacular panoramic views

across the countryside. Bookings : Promaccom ph: 03 5682 1436 or free call 1800 458 382. For more

information visit www.promaccom.com.au/tiliqua/index.htm

● Fish Creek Cottage – holiday accommodation - 39 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. Bookings:

www.stayz.com.au/121861

● Fish Creek General Store - 25 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2226. Prop. Carolyn Fryer.

● Prom View Nursery - Ph 5683 2234. Hoddle Rd Fish Creek 3959

● Promontory Gourmet Foods - PO Box 25 Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2313.

● Fish Creek Post Office 29 Falls Road, Fish Creek VIC 3959. Ph 5683 2461. Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm,

Saturday 9am - 12pm

● Fish Creek & District CFA Fire & Rescue - www.facebook.com/fishcreekcfa/?ref=py_c

Foster North story in the Foster Mirror newspaper - 4 Jul 2017

Up on O’Grady’s Ridge Road in Foster North preparations are under way for a 75 seater restaurant. The

concrete slab is being poured on Friday June 30, all 180 squares of it. Owner Chris Garms plans to open

in late October. “We have 3 acres of vines. There’s pinot, chardonnay, merlot and little bit of sauvignon

blanc,” Chris explains.

Chris has had the 120-acre farm since 2000 and has lived there permanently for 10 years, which is the

time it has taken to realise his dream. He has worked in top restaurants in Brisbane where he grew up

and he also did a one-year stint at The Waldorf in London. “Hopefully I know what I’m doing,” says

Chris.

As well as the indoor restaurant and cellar door there will be a huge El Fresco area. Both will take in the

spectacular views out to Wilson’s Prom. There will also be disabled access. Chris will be open solidly in

the high season for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “We will quickly work out what hours we need to be

open.” He is licensed from 7am until 11pm giving locals and visitors a wonderful opportunity to relax,

eat and drink in wonderful style.

https://foster.vic.au/promontory-vineyard-cafe-restaurant-cellar-door-opening-soon/ for article and

images

Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages - waterfront accommodation overlooking Waratah

Bay with views to Wilson's Promontory. 35 Maitland Court, Walkerville South. Ph 5663 2364

www.beargullycottages.com.au/

Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park - 3 Loop Road, Walkerville North, VIC 3956 Ph 5663

2224. www.caravan-parkfinder.com.au/campsites-and-caravan-parks/view/22198-walkerville-

caravan-park

Koonwarra ● Storehouse & Thomas James Hodgkinson Burge - Stylist Storehouse brings artisan craftspeople, clothing, artwork and homewares to you. We have two

locations, Koonwarra and now St Kilda…

Storehouse - 4-6 Koala Drive, Koonwarra. Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 thomasburge@bigpond.com

www.storehousekoonwarra.com/about/

Storehouse - 100 Barkly Street, St Kilda 10am – 6pm Thomas Burge 0408 353 976

thomasburge@bigpond.com www.facebook.com/storehousestkildaandkoonwarra/

Meeniyan

● moo’s at meeniyan 89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050

open Thursday to Monday from 8:30am and for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings (closed

Tuesday and Wednesdays)

Wine of the Month – Narkoojee Wines

2016 Wild Rose - This wine is a departure from previous Narkoojee rosé style. The merlot grapes were

whole bunch pressed and fermented in older French oak barriques using 100% wild yeasts. This is an

ideal wine for al fresco dining, showing lovely aromas of quince and musk with a lively acidity.

2015 Cabernet Merlot - This wine is a blend of approximately 50% of each variety from the estate

plantings and co-fermented by indigenous yeasts. It is a rich and full flavoured wine of excellent

balance and integrated French oak. While excellent drinking now it will reward cellaring over the next

10 years or so.

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Artist of the Month – Helen Ritt

It wasn't until in my late 30's did I pick up a paint brush. It all began with painting on glass for fun,

developing my skills and confidence and, then I began selling it at local markets around the Dandenong

Ranges. A few years on I gave up on the markets and began exhibiting my glassworks quite regularly

and reasonably successfully around the hills – it became an art more than craft. A short 16 week art

course at the CAE in 2000 opened the doors to other mediums and a job in an art supply shop enabled

me to dabble a whole lot more, whereby I settled mostly on acrylic paints because being an impatient

person, I found as they dry quicker, I could do more, without too much mucking around with smelly

toxic materials. Its only since I relocated to Fish Creek 5 years ago that I have put away the glass and

concentrated only on canvas and explored different subject matters. I seem to waver between

contemporary abstract with loads of colour and texture and DOGs at the moment. My own Jack Russell

– Rex seems to be my muse and I constantly marvel at all dogs' and their capacity to enthrall anyone

and everyone with their unconditional love and friendship. Having had very little formal training, I

never really mastered the art of drawing with confidence so, therefore my style is naive with a touch

of humour. I paint what I see in my mind and I paint because I enjoy it.

Sandy Point

Sandy Point Music Club - A group of interested residents have recently banded together to form a

Sandy Point Music Club. Their aim is to enhance the village atmosphere of Sandy Point by organising

regular events at the Community Centre.

The plan is to encompass different styles of music to cater for different ages and groups with the main

focus on having social and fun evenings. This is very important in a community and Sandy Point is

pretty well a perfect size to allow this to happen.

As a result of running such events the group hopes to make a small profit with the proceeds being

donated to worthy causes with some local connection. Profit from the first two events was given to the

South Gippsland Hospital.

The Music Group would love to hear from people with ideas and “special requests” for future events.

For more information please email sandypointmusic@gmail.com

Next event: BYO nibbles and drinks. Bookings: www.trybooking.com

Foster

● Aherns Fruit Market & Fine Foods - 29 Toora Road, Foster Vic 3960. Phone: 5682 2095

http://aherns.com.au/ Open: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.30, Saturday 8.30 – 12.30

● Café Max – Comfort Inn, 3800 South Gippsland Hwy, Foster. Ph 5682 2022

info@comfortinnfoster.com.au

● Main Street Revelations - New & Gently Used Quality Goods - 31 Main Street, Foster. Phone 5682

1381 www.mainstreetrevelations.com.au/

● Winchester Rise holiday accommodation - 5/8 Winchester St, Foster – Helen Wilkinson and Grant

Flather (0427 375 020) - www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15707293

● The Greenhouse Garden Centre & Café. 21 Toora Road, Foster ph 5682 1930

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Greenhouse-Garden-Centre-Cafe/686574468028883?sk=timeline

Yanakie ● Coastal View Cabins - 150 Foley Road, Yanakie, Wilson’s Promontory Ph 5687 1248

Mobile 0433 772 713 www.coastalviewcabins.com.au/ Mark and Craig

● Prom Country Attraction - Promhelis is now operating in Yanakie. Offering helicopter tours over

Wilsons Prom and the coastline, Promhelis is a great new attraction. Witness Australia's southernmost

point from the air. Rugged granite, elevated terrain and breathtaking coastal views combine to provide

a flying experience that will never be forgotten.

Open 7 days a week during peak season. Enquires 0459 318 888. Yanakie Airfield 3510 Meeniyan-

Promontory Road, Yanakie. Bookings / Enquiries: info@promhelis.com.au

Local Radio

● Catch “Shaggy Baggy”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never

date in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Tony Walker at 6pm

Thursdays.

● Ramamlama Ding Dong with Denis, Dave & Nang 8pm - 11pm Friday nights (new program time).

Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial www.3mfm.com.au/ - Friday 8:00 pm -

11:00 pm. Music based program featuring alternate themes each week based around Soul, Funk, Disco

& Rock N’ Roll music. Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream 3mFM via the

internet

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Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester

Gecko Studio Gallery 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959 Ph 5683 2481

info@geckostudiogallery.com.au

www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/

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