Thanks so much to the 29 participants in the 2023 Alphington Dog Show.

Another packed out event that ran as part of the overall Alphington Show.

Lots of cute dogs. Lots of winners. Thanks to Jill for once again being a super MC and to our judges … and to E and A Salce up on High Street in Thornbury for our lovely prizes.

Here are some photos (thanks Kalimna for your amazing photography skills).

What a great weekend we had for the 2023 Alphington Show!

Entries for the show arrived on Friday. We had over 100 entries from people of all ages - it was lovely to see so many people keen to share and showcase their skills and talents.

Michelle and Anne from Alphington CWA were there to oversee the judging on Friday night from 5.30pm, and they brought in the experts, Nola from the broader CWA family (and an expert show judge) along with Bill and Wayne from the Preston Garden Club. We thank them all for their time and enthusiasm for our local event. And we thank everyone who entered. So much talent in our community!

On Saturday we held our annual makers market with 22 stallholders lining the street, whilst inside Devonshire tea was served by the Alphington CWA - and thoroughly enjoyed in the front garden with perfect autumn weather.

Our Show also included face painting and nature crowns, a raffle, a BBQ … and even a leaf pit for nature play!

Thanks to Nelson Alexander, Bunnings, Alphington CWA and Friends of Baucau for our raffle prizes!

Our raffle prize winners were very happy!

And pony rides. And a guess the lollies in the lolly jar (there were 207!).

Another happy winner!

Once again this year a raft of volunteers helped out to make the day a success. Thanks so much to you all! Including (but not limited to) Elaine, Anne and Serene for managing the craft and eftpos machine, Cheryl who again ran nature craft, Corrado, Jo, Ina, Heather and Anne who wrangled the BBQ and Marie-Louise, Lola and Jackson our dog show judges.

Thanks to Kalimna for organising so much of the overall logistics and once again taking amazing photos. And to Lee, Clare and Jill who worked to make the event a success.

Lovely to have Yarra Mayor Claudia Nguyen here for morning tea today. And Clare sent her home with some coriander seeds to plant.

Our second Movie Club date is approaching - Tuesday 14 March (after the long weekend) and we’ll be heading off to Westgarth Cinema to see Aftersun.

The movie starts at 12.45pm and we will catch the 12.27pm train from Alphington Station. We should be at the cinema around 12.40pm. You can meet us at ACC or at the train station (if you know what we look like). Same goes for the movies. To avoid missing each other, or missing any last minute changes etc., if you are thinking of coming along please join our Movie Club What’s App Group. Just email us here and we’ll send you the link to join.

Here are the details about the movie …

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Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal is luminous in the intimate, award-winning A24 drama from BAFTA-winning debut feature director Charlotte Wells. Winner of an incredible seven British Independent Film Awards and nominated for three Critics Choice Awards, critics have described the radiant debut feature from the Scottish filmmaker as "one of the year's best films". The spellbinding gem of a father-daughter drama stars Mescal (Normal People, The Lost Daughter) who delivers a masterclass in understated acting that reflects in his mesmerisingly natural rapport with extraordinary newcomer Francesca Corio.

This evocative 90s-set drama, with an effortlessly cool soundtrack to match, sees divorced dad Calum (Mescal) on a holiday with his 11-year-old daughter Sophie (Corio) to a budget Turkish resort. At the fading vacation resort, Sophie treasures rare time with her loving and idealistic father, Calum. As a world of adolescence creeps into view, beyond her eye Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. Twenty years later, Sophie's tender recollections of their last holiday become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.

Aftersun draws you in like an ocean current, playing out sun-baked childhood memories woven together with tender home video footage almost like a dream, but there is an inescapable feeling that something darker lingers below the surface of this beach trip. Along with Mescal and Corio who flow through this searingly emotional film with a captivating chemistry that perfectly encapsulates the complex bond between parent and child, Wells has made an unforgettable and profound mark with this heart-stopping feature debut.

AWARDS

2023 Academy Award® Nominee

• Best Leading Actor – Paul Mescal

3 x 2023 Critics Choice® Nominee

• Best Actor – Paul Mescal

• Best Young Actor/Actress – Frankie Corio

• Best Original Screenplay

2023 BAFTA® Winner - Outstanding debut as a British Writer/Director/Producer – Charlotte Wells

Winner of 7 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA):

• Best British Independent Film

• Best Director – Charlotte Wells

• Best Screenplay – Charlotte Wells

• Best Debut Director – Charlotte Wells

• Best Cinematography – Gregory Oke

• Best Editing – Blair McClendon

• Best Music Supervision – Lucy Bright

Do you make your own wine?

The Meet the Makers showcase returns this year, taking place at Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street, Preston, on Sunday 19 March from 12.30pm – 4.30pm. The event celebrates Darebin’s local home winemakers and artisans and will also feature stalls, demonstrations and live music.

The skills, knowledge and traditions of Darebin’s wine makers are valuable reminders of our journey and the character that it adds to our neighbourhoods.

This year, homemade wine can be entered into the competition. All wine varieties can be showcased and entered for judging on the day.

Below are the details to register.

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TERMS OF REGISTRATION

When preparing your entry please ensure:

• All bottles must be cleaned and sanitised. This can be achieved by cleaning the bottles with hot soapy water, then applying a food grade sanitiser.

• Hands must be washed regularly with soap and dried with paper towel.

• All bottles must be closed tightly.

• Please observe best food handling practices when preparing your entry.

• Guidelines are available here: www.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/food-safety

• All entrants into competition must either Live, Work, Study or attend a Seniors Club in Darebin

• Entries will be judged and Prizes awarded during showcase, Sunday 19 March.

• Entrants are required to submit 5 – 6 bottles for sharing with the public at the showcase

• You may enter more than 1 type of wine, but no more than 5 per maker.

• You must register your entry no later than 28 February 2023.

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 ENTRY FORM

Please tick one:
Y / N     I work in the City of Darebin
Y / N     I live in the City of Darebin
Y / N     I study in the City of Darebin
Y / N     I attend a Seniors club in the City of Darebin (If so, which one_________________________)

Name_____________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ P/C____________________________

Phone number______________________________________________________________________

You may bring a friend to help you with the tastings at the showcase.
Lunch will be provided for you and your friend.
Please let us know if you or your friend have any specific dietary requirements: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wine / entry information:

Category___________________________________________________________________________

Type______________________________________________________________________________

Vintage/Year_______________________________________________________________________

Tell us about your wine:

This year, you may drop off wine to the venue ahead of the showcase on Friday 17 March between 11am – 4.00pm or bring it with you on the day.

Access for set up on the day:
11.00am – 12.00am
Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street, Preston.
Car parking will be provided at rear of Council, access via Kelvin Grove. 

Please contact Amanda with any queries or questions via email Amanda.Palmer@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone 0401 626 260.