MANOR TALK
SUMMER EDITION 2016
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SUMMER EDITION
MANOR TALK
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AUSTRALIA DAY
BY THE LAKE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
WINNERS
Well done to everyone who embraced the spirit
of the festive season by entering the 2015 Manor
Lakes Christmas Lights competition and special
congratulations to the winners.
There was an outstanding array of light displays throughout the estate for the
judges to assess, making their decision a difficult assignment.
After much deliberation, the judges awarded the $750 first prize for the Best
Individual Display to Chris and Cathy Rose of Ellenborough Crescent. First-time
entrants Chris and Cathy showcased their home with a fantastically stylish blue
and white display which greatly impressed the judges.
Due to the standard of displays, two second place awards of $500 each were
presented to Germalyn Horne of Jardine Street and Melissa Cos of Manor
Lakes Boulevard, whilst third prize of $250 was awarded to Marwin Dela Torre
of Ashburton Avenue, another first-time entrant.
A collection of seven neighbours from Ellenborough Crescent combined to win
the Best Group Display category, which allows them to nominate a beneficiary
for a $1,000 donation from the Dennis Family Corporation. The winning group
from Ellenborough Crescent decided that the money be used locally towards
improvements at Manor Lakes College.
The results of the 2015 competition showed that there is great incentive for
new people to enter the competition and we hope to see even more families
participating next Christmas. Of course, it’s not all about winning. The fabulous
effort that goes into the light displays makes the Manor Lakes estate shine brightly
at a magical time of the year and adds to sense of community.
There will be a real Carnival feel to this year’s
Australia Day celebration at Manor Lakes.
SURVEY
RESPONSE
Thank you to everyone
who completed the recent
Manor Lakes residents’
survey. Over 400 responses
were received which was
a fantastic outcome.
Work has also commenced on the
creation of the adventure style park
in the centre of Lollipop Hill, which
is destined to become one of the
estate’s key recreational attractions.
Separate playground facilities for younger
and older children will be available within
the park. Equipment being provided
includes a flying fox and basketball
half court and the park will also include
a modern, all weather BBQ area.
Construction of the Lollipop Hill Park
is progressing well and expected to be
completed by the middle of this year.
For 2016, the celebrations will be held beside Manor Lake to capitalise on the recent
landscaping which has created a wonderful new park precinct on the lake perimeter
along Manor Lakes Boulevard.
The Australia Day event will take place on Tuesday, 26th January commencing
at 11.00am and concluding at 3.00pm. Entertainment includes, Bam Bam Circus,
a carousel, giant slide, African Drummers, bubble zone, petting zoo, balloon artists
and face painters. As always, the rides and entertainment are free and suitable for all ages.
A new highlight of the day will be food trucks, ice-cream vans and a community
bbq selling lunch time snacks at reasonable prices.
Performances by Bam Bam Circus are
scheduled for 11.00am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm,
while the sounds of African Drumming will
be heard in the Performance Tent at 12.00pm
and 1.00pm.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate
Australia’s day of national pride with your
family, neighbours and friends within the Manor
Lakes community. With the Carnival flavour
to the event this year, we invite you to roll up,
roll up and enjoy all the fun of the fair.
The information provided through the survey
feedback will assist the Dennis Family
Corporation and the Manor Lakes marketing
team with shaping future strategy.
Not surprisingly, amongst the findings
confirmed by the responses was an
overwhelming endorsement by local residents
for the train station as a major new benefit
for the estate community.
Don’t forget that residents who completed the
survey are eligible to receive two free Village
cinemas movie tickets per household. If you
haven’t already collected your movie tickets
from the Manor Lakes Land Sales Office,
you can do so up until 31st January.
LOLLIPOP HILL UPDATE
The keenly anticipated
Lollipop Hill precinct at
Manor Lakes is continuing
to take shape, with
construction of the first
homes nearing completion.
The Australia Day public holiday event has established itself as an annual highlight
on the social calendar for the local community and the Dennis Family Corporation
is committed to making this year’s event another huge success.
Land sales within the desirable Lollipop
Hill precinct continue to be extremely
popular, with an excellent range of
blocks being made available in each
stage release. To check the current
land availability and pricing, visit
www.manorlakes.com.au the Land
Sales Office open daily from 10am
to 5pm or phone (03) 9731 0277.
FEET FIRST FOR THE KIDS
Manor Lakes is proud to be
the principal sponsor of the
Wyndham Rotary Fun Run/
Walk on 28th February in
aid of the Royal Children’s
Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Entrants have the choice of participating
either in the Fun Run over a distance
of 5km or 10km, or alternatively opting
to Walk over 4km or 8km. The scenic course
begins from Chirnside Park in Werribee.
The day offers something for everyone,
including giveaways, special guests and lots
more, while also raising vital funds to assist
the wonderful work of the Royal Children’s
Hospital.
Anyone interested in taking part, may enter
as an individual, with friends and family or
even as part of a corporate team. The option
of walking allows people of all fitness levels
to be involved.
To obtain more details or to register for the
event, visit wyndhamfunrun.org at any time.
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MANOR TALK
PLAYING FOR
A CAUSE
The Manor Lakes Cricket
Club aims to hit breast
cancer for six at its Pink
Stumps Day charity
event at Howqua Way
Reserve on Saturday, 20th
February.
A full day of fun and fundraising begins with
a big breakfast at 8.00am followed by the
Under 11A’s junior cricket match at 8.30am.
Before the senior match begins at 1.15pm,
there will be fun and games for everyone and
the winner of the trailer raffle will be announced.
A delicious BBQ dinner will follow the completion
of the senior match at 6.30pm.
The Pink Stumps initiative has become one
of Australia’s best known sports-based
charitable endeavours, with all proceeds
assisting the McGrath Foundation.
If you can’t make it in person, you are able
to contribute to the Manor Lakes Cricket
Club’s fundraising effort by donating
online via the following link: http://
pinkstumpsday2016.gofundraise.com.au/
page/manorlakescc
All local residents and friends are invited
to come along on the day and are being
encouraged to wear pink to show their support.
COMMUNITY TALK
LOCAL SERVICES
Manor Lakes Residents’ Association Inc
PO Box 822, Werribee 3030
Email: mlra.secretary@outlook.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/
manorlakesresidentsassociation/
Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre
86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale
Ph: 8734 8934
Wyndham Vale Library
86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale
Ph: 8734 8930
Manor Lakes P-12 College
2-50 Minindee Road, Wyndham Vale
Ph: 9741 4202
Web: www.manorlakesp12.vic.edu.au
Our Lady of the Southern Cross Primary School
Cnr Howqua Way & Manor Lakes Boulevard,
Wyndham Vale Ph: 9974 8500
Web: www.olscwyn.catholic.edu.au
Manor Lakes Medical Centre
Cnr Ballan Road and Manor Lakes Boulevard,
Wyndham Vale 8am to 11pm 7 days a week
Ph: 9749 7977
Web: www.manorlakesmedicalcentre.com
Wyndham City Council
45 Princes Highway, Werribee
Ph: 9742 0777 Web: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Grasshoppers Playgroup
A relaxed, clean, safe and friendly environment
where parents/carers and their children from
the Wyndham area can meet regularly together
for mutual enrichment – to play, learn and
develop skills at the Wyndham Vale Community
Centre. Wednesday 10am-12pm (Grandparents’
playgroup); Thursday & Friday 9.30am11.30am; Saturday 9.30am-11.30am (Dads’
playgroup). Visit www.grasshoppersplaygroup.
com.au for more information.
Be Wise Yoga
Classes every Wednesday 9am-10am at the
Community Learning Centre. Other class days/
nights available. First class free.
For information contact Trevor Walsh on 0438
304 638 or email bewiseyoga@gmail.com.
ML Dance Theatre
Classes on Wed and Fri evenings and all day
Sat at the Community Learning Centre.
For details phone Ros on 0435 451 178.
Sewing alterations and repairs
Hems too long? Trousers, jeans, work pants
and school uniforms from $12. After hours
service Monday – Sunday. Contact Janice
Crawford on 0416 161 335.
Plantmark GreenPass
Residents of Manor Lakes can obtain
special access to Australia’s largest
wholesale trade nursery Plantmark
by collecting a complimentary GreenPass
Card from the Land Sales Office
at 2 Eppalock Drive, Wyndham Vale.
The card entitles the bearer to purchase
goods at any Plantmark location, with the
nearest being conveniently located in Werribee
on the corner of Duncans and K Roads.
Manor Lakes Central Shopping Centre
Cnr Ballan Road and Manor Lakes Boulevard,
Wyndham Vale. For leasing opportunities
contact Fitzroys on (03) 9275 7777
9731 0277
manorlakes.com.au
Land Sales Centre: 2 Eppalock Drive, Wyndham Vale. Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.
DFC (Project Management) Pty Ltd is the developer and project manager for Manor Lakes (Werribee) Pty Ltd ABN 86 820 708 320. “Manor Lakes” is a registered trade mark used under licence. © 2016