Gender disadvantage in Seymour under the microscope
A study into gender disadvantage in Seymour has highlighted the numerous factors limiting opportunities for women and affecting their economic security.
The Flip It report, written last year by Dr Dina Bowman and Dr Margaret Kabare, investigated the financial wellbeing of women living in regional areas and used Seymour and its residents as the focus of the study.
The 28-page report was officially marked as complete and tabled in Parliament this month, and is now available to the public.
As part of the report, 15 women and seven community workers were asked to share the positive and challenging aspects of living in Seymour and detail the issues affecting women’s economic security.
Key findings included ‘a big divide between the rich and the poor’, that residents felt Seymour was being ‘forgotten’ by Mitchell Shire Council and that limited opportunities in Seymour constricted women’s independent financial security.
Women face disadvantage
The report highlighted that Seymour residents experience ‘multilayered and persistent disadvantage’, and that women encountered the most significant challenges to achieving economic security.
Limited suitable employment opportunities, poor access to specialised medical care for women, the scarcity of family violence services and transport challenges were commonly identified issues.
Some participants said the poor access to public transport and limited childcare options created barriers for women to employment.
Seymour is classified as a ‘childcare desert’, where there is only one place available at childcare for every three children in the area.
Participants mentioned the lengthy wait list to Seymour’s one long-daycare centre and the childcare responsibility often fell upon the mother when out-of-home care could not be sourced.
“In the absence of these conditions, opportunities are constrained for women, even if jobs appear to be available,” the report said.
‘Old school’ gender attitudes
The report found the barriers to employment ‘reinforced the prevalence of old school gender attitudes’, which manifested into high rates of family violence.
Interviews highlighted the ‘culture of mateship’ often resulted in family violence being ignored, posing a barrier for women facing abuse.
“People turn a blind eye to what their friends do,” one participant said.
“Therefore, men accused of perpetrating domestic violence are unlikely to be held to account by other men.”
The lack of family violence services, including crisis support and emergency accommodation, as well as the inaccessibility of affordable housing, were among the issues highlighted as causing gender disadvantage.
Seymour divided
The report found residents perceived Seymour to be ‘divided by the haves and the have-nots’ by the railway line, supposedly marking where the rich and poor live and the quality of their livelihoods.
The public housing area, known by Seymour residents as ‘up on the hill’, was generally stigmatised as being ‘a rough area’ with ‘social problems’ including crime and drug use.
But the Flip It report labelled the perceptions of those in public housing as ‘blanket characterisations’ that minimised the factors limiting those ‘up on the hill’ in participating and accessing services.
“Participants often attributed poverty and disadvantage to individual circumstances despite exhibiting an awareness of structural barriers,” the report said.
Participants also believed Seymour had been ‘forgotten’ and ‘not prioritised’ by Mitchell Shire Council.
“I think council also put us on the back burner a bit, they put other places before us because they see the other places have more growth,” one participant said.
Where to next?
The report recommended services move from a gender-neutral to a gender-sensitive approach and ‘flip’ their focus to recognise the barriers posed to women before implementing solutions.
Ms Kabare said proposals to invest in Seymour ‘don’t acknowledge or address the specific barriers that women face’.
“A gendered understanding of regional issues can help improve economic possibilities for women and flip the narratives of disadvantage to opportunity for women and their families in towns like Seymour,” she said.
Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland attended the local launch of the report in Seymour this month.
She said those who shared their stories and contributed to the report showed ‘immense vulnerability’.
“The statistics are sobering, but the progress we can achieve together as a community in breaking generational disadvantage is truly remarkable,” she said.
The report forms one component of the more comprehensive Sustaining Economic Empowerment and Dignity for Women project, known as SEED.
Led by the social justice organisation Brotherhood of St Laurence, the SEED project facilitates several studies to research gender disadvantage among women in regional areas and also recommends solutions.
The SEED Project team can be contacted on 0482 188 099 or via email at seedproject@bsl.org.au for confidential support surrounding financial hardship.
To find out more about the SEED project, visit .
To read the full Flip It report, visit bit.ly/3QaNBIu.
Mitchell Shire councillor forced to apologise
Mitchell Shire councillor David Lowe has been forced to apologise to Cr Annie Goble and Mayor Fiona Stevens following ‘disrespectful’ behaviour during council’s April 17 meeting.
Cr Goble and Cr Stevens made a joint application on June 21 for international arbitration for Cr Lowe’s alleged misconduct.
The matter was tabled in the October 16 council meeting, with the full report and written apology in the attachments of the agenda.
However, Cr Stevens withdrew her application following Cr Lowe’s sudden illness following the submission.
The alleged misconduct stemmed from a point of order in the April meeting with Cr Lowe stating a conflict of interest existed between Cr Goble and the George Street, Kilmore planning permit being discussed.
Confusion arose following the February 6 council meeting discussing separate planning permit applications for George Street, Kilmore and East Street, Kilmore with Cr Stevens stating ‘we have an apology from Cr Goble tonight. There is a conflict of interest’.
This followed on at the April meeting when Cr Goble was about to speak on the George Street application, Cr Lowe raised a point of order mentioning the previously-declared conflict of interest.
Cr Goble corrected him but Cr Lowe continued telling Cr Stevens that he could play a recording of the February meeting if requested.
Cr Stevens later announced she had made a mistake at the February meeting about the conflict of interest and apologised.
Cr Goble alleged Cr Lowe’s point of order was ‘calculated and premeditated and designed to embarrass, challenge or unsettle her and/or the mayor’ and breached three clauses of the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020.
Arbitration was conducted via Microsoft Teams on August 31 before arbiter Louise Hall.
Ms Hall said she did not believe Cr Lowe’s actions were preplanned however she said he had other choices at the time including asking for adjournment.
“Curiously, he does not appear to understand that Cr Goble justifiably considered that he was challenging her integrity because he stated that he did not direct any questions to her in the meeting,” she said.
“I find that Cr Lowe’s behaviour was disrespectful to both Cr Goble and the mayor, Cr Stevens, and if Cr Lowe had initially accepted Cr Goble’s explanation that she had a conflict with East Street Kilmore, not George Street Kilmore, that would not be deemed disrespectful.
“However following Cr Goble’s explanation, Cr Lowe kept going, insisting that the mayor had declared a conflict of interest for Cr Goble.”
Ms Hall concluded that Cr Lowe’s intent was to find fault in the mayor’s statement about Cr Goble’s apology at the February 6 meeting.
“At no time during this meeting did the mayor state she was declaring a conflict of interest, only that Cr Goble had a conflict of interest,” she said.
“I do not consider this to be a mistake by the mayor and possibly only unnecessary to explain Cr Goble’s absence.
“Cr Lowe has protested that the mayor did not make an attempt to resolve the matter internally.
“The mayor has provided evidence of an email that she sent to Cr Lowe immediately following the meeting to which he never responded and acknowledged that was a mistake.
“I also find that this constitutes not treating the mayor with respect as she sought an explanation from him.”
Ms Hall said Cr Lowe had asserted that he had treated the councillors with respect in relation to the incident because he was polite and did not raise his voice.
“His behaviour towards these councillors was, in my view, overtly critical, seeking to catch them out or find fault,” she said.
“His written submissions contained several personal jibes about Cr Goble and Cr Stevens, which were unnecessary and seemingly unwarranted.”
Ms Hall also found Cr Lowe only breached one Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020 clause.
Cr Lowe was directed to make a written apology to Crs Goble and Stevens.
He apologised for the point of order raised.
“This caused concern and was considered disrespectful. This was never my intention and I apologise unreservedly for that,” the apology read.
“I recognise that it would have been more constructive to call a suspension of the meeting and deal with this privately.
“In the event of similar circumstances arriving in the future, this is the action I would take.”
Bronze haul for Whittlesea walking footballers
By Max Davies
Whittlesea U3A’s walking sports program is going from strength to strength, led by an impressive result at the recent Australian Masters Games in Adelaide.
In collaboration with the City of Whittlesea, the group sent three teams – two men’s and one women’s – interstate to compete in the walking soccer event from October 12 to 14.
The women’s team, comprised of members from six different nationalities with its oldest player aged 80, managed to bring home a bronze medal for their efforts.
Walking sports organiser Mick Trim said it was the second time a Whittlesea U3A team had travelled interstate to compete in walking soccer, however the third place in Adelaide was its best result so far.
“The first one we did was the Pacific Master Games on the Gold Coast in November last year, and that was a success and everyone enjoyed it,” he said.
“This time we had 29 people put their hands up … we’re very proud of them, this is only the second time and next time we’ll just learn and do things a little bit better and make sure everybody enjoys it a lot more.
“The ladies themselves, they wore the medals out for tea on the Saturday night and they were all really excited about winning them.”
The interstate project would have cost a total of $28,000, however through fundraising, donations, grants and sponsorships, the total was able to be reduced to around $400 per person.
The competition was also complemented by a trip to several Barossa Valley wineries prior to gameday
Mr Trim said he hoped the result would bring more participants to Whittlesea U3A’s walking sports activities in the future.
“We hope once people start to see what can be achieved and what the enjoyment is that more and more people will come along,” he said.
“[After the Pacific Games] the ladies’ program definitely increased, so hopefully it will again because there’s a lot more information around this time. Football South Australia did an article on the team and Football Victoria also promoted it.”
While the walking football program will continue as a staple of Whittlesea U3A activities, more sports are planned to give participants more options to be involved in a less stressful version of their favourite sports.
Walking sports are designed to encourage social interaction and community connection, with no boundaries regarding age and physical ability.
For more information people can email mick_trim1@hotmail.com, or alternatively contact The Y Leisure City or the City of Whittlesea.
Farewell to Assumption College principal
After leading Assumption College Kilmore for nine years, principal Kate Fogarty will leave her position at the end of this year to become executive director of Catholic Education Sandhurst.
Catholic Education Sandhurst delivers professional support for 58 schools and early childhood communities throughout central and north-eastern Victoria.
Ms Fogarty said she was ‘certainly excited’ about the new position.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to undertake new professional challenges and also to influence the growth and development of young people,” she said.
“Being a product of country education myself, I strongly believe in the importance and value of a quality rural education and now I get to continue to support, advocate for, and to promote the generous and clever work of rural educators and schools at a state and national level.
“I won’t lie though, this opportunity comes at a cost and that cost will be moving away from the Assumption College community.”
Prior to Assumption College, Ms Fogarty was principal of St Joseph’s College Echuca from 2009 to 2014 and director of Catholic identity at Catherine McAuley College, formerly Catholic College Bendigo, from 2006 to 2008.
Ms Fogarty said there was ‘literally no school in the world like Assumption College’.
“The leadership team and I are constantly on the move to keep up with its busy agenda and to allow it to grow and expand to create program to continue to meeting the emerging needs of our students,” she said.
“We affectionately refer to the college either as a ‘juggernaut’ or ‘the village that never rests’. It’s a big, energetic, complex, fun-loving, caring community of people who love their school and feel privileged to be involved with it. That includes me.
“Leading Assumption College has been one of the biggest privileges of my life.
“The past nine years have thrown everything at our community – fire, flood, winds, pandemic, grief, exhaustion, enormous growth, excitement and joy, and I have been constantly awed and grateful for the spirit and sense of belonging that has been created at Assumption.”
Ms Fogarty said she was most proud helping introduce the MyMAP curriculum to the college.
“It’s unique to Assumption College and is beloved by our students, staff and parents. We saw a need and using the research and our professional expertise, developed something that responded to that need,” she said.
“We now have dozens of schools from around the world coming to visit or doing virtual sessions with our staff and students to try and mimic MyMAP in their own schools – our community can rightly feel proud that we have something world-class and revered, developed and utilised right here on their doorstep.”
Marist Schools Australia have begun the process of seeking a new principal for Assumption College, which will involve a three-step interview process with Australia-wide applicants expected.
“We had some time between my appointment and the announcement for them to get things ready and they have already undertaken a consultation process with the students, staff, council and families about the kind of principal they would like to see appointed,” Ms Fogarty said.
“We’re hopefully that they’ll appoint before the end of the year and it’s possible that a new person will start a little later into the 2024 school year.
“Nobody is too worried about that – there is a great team of leaders at the college and they’ll keep ticking along after I head to Bendigo in mid-January.”
Although the end of her time at Assumption College is approaching, Ms Fogarty said she would not take it easy in her final term.
“There’s still lots of water to go under the bridge before the end of the school year – term four is awlways a very fast paced time,” she said.
“I won’t be taking my foot off the pedal for a number of months yet, but I’m sure the end will come around before I’m really feeling ready.”
Smash a six for $500 at Tallarook Cricket Club
Cricketers who smash a ‘six’ and hit the Central Commissioning and Testing sign at Tallarook cricket ground during a Seymour District Cricket Association, SDCA, match will win $500.
Central Commissioning and Testing, a sponsor of the Tallarook Cricket Club, launched ‘Rook Roster’ – a new initiative with $500 on offer to any player that can hit their sign at Tallarook on the full with a six.
Tallarook Cricket Club vice-president and longtime player Damien Arandt leads Central Commissioning and Testing, which specialiseS in servicing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
With Twenty20 cricket being played for competition points across four rounds this season, including A and B Grade double-headers, Arandt is hopeful the Rook Roost will bring some extra excitement to games at Tallarook.
“We all want to see exciting local cricket and with T20 games in the fixture I’m hoping we see some players eying off the cash prize,” he said.
“It’d be awesome to see the sign hit or a few players meeting an early exit giving it a go. I’m sure it will make for some amazing scenes if it’s hit.”
Tallarook Cricket Club president Leigh Irving thanked Arandt for supporting the idea.
“Over the past few years, Tallarook has actively been pushing clubs across the SDCA to adapt and create more buzz around the competition,” Irving said.
“We’re pleased that our proposals to play T20 cricket for points and double-header matches have been adopted after a lot of hard work.
“We’ve still got a few ideas we’re hoping to bring other clubs on board with but we will continue to develop and bring forward ideas that will promote growth in the competition.”
In round two of the SDCA, Tallarook scored a win over Yea Tigers 6/112 to 10/70.
Tallarook won the toss and elected to bat, with captain Lachlan Watts making 55 runs before being caught.
In the other A Grade match, Seymour had a strong win over Alexandra in a low-scoring match, 3/47 (8) to 10/41 (15.3).
Seymour bowled first and captain Brodey Pointon was a formidable competitor, taking six wickets for the day.
On Saturday, Seymour, Tallarook and Pyalong play at home against Eastern Hill, Avenel and Yea respectively.
Tough pill to swallow for Broadford cricketers
By Max Davies
Broadford’s second-ever Gisborne District Cricket Association, GDCA, match was a ‘pretty rough day’ despite going down to the wire to be decided on the last ball.
Playing at home against longtime rivals Kilmore, Broadford elected to bat first and left the Blues chasing 127 despite strong fielding and eight wickets from the visitors.
Kilmore proved up to the challenge, ending the match with 8/131 from 40 overs, and surpassing Broadford’s 10/127 from 33 overs.
Kilmore’s Robert Hanson led the way for the bowlers with 4/18, while Brett Buttler and Josh Squire took two wickets each.
Andrew Smith’s 40 runs and an unbeaten 37 from Marcus Davern steered the ship for the visitors at Harley Hammond Reserve.
Broadford captain and coach Gareth Sharp said while his team held their own against Kilmore’s batters, it was their batting innings that made the day difficult.
“It was a pretty rough day with the bat, no one was really able to dig in and make a sizeable contribution, except Braden Hickey who sort of carried our batting innings with a nice 44,” he said.
“We struggled to put our heads down and actually get ourselves out there, but Kilmore were bowling really well … they pretty much forced us to throw wickets.
“I think in terms of bowling we were very good with the ball, in fielding we struggled with a few dropped catches, which probably cost us the game in the end, losing on the last ball.”
Standouts among Broadford’s ranks were Hickey’s 44 runs, as well as Jeremy Bradshaw’s tight bowling with 1/10 off eight overs, and James Jones’ 2/15 off eight, which Sharp said kept them in the game early in their bowling innings.
“A few individuals really played well, but the team as a whole didn’t perform how I think, as a coach, we should be performing for the level of players we have,” he said.
“Credit to Kilmore for how they went about it, it was a really good, competitive game and it’s not often a 40-over game comes down to the last ball. No matter how the sides are, we always have close games with Kilmore.”
Broadford will this weekend travel to play Riddell, where Sharp expects an ‘interesting game’ if the team can put together a strong batting innings to complement their bowling.
Sharp however said Broadford’s match against Wallan in round five would be telling of where the club sat in the GDCA competition.
“We can’t really afford to drop many more games before Christmas,” he said.
“We’ve tried to push to the side and look forward. I think we’ll be very competitive this year, but I think Wallan will be the real test to see how competitive we’ll be for the year going forward.”
Elsewhere in Johnstone Shield Firsts’ action, Wallan defeated East Sunbury 4/146 to 8/143 after strong batting efforts from Kieran Atkin, 47, and Bryan Vance, 52 not out.
Wallan’s Steven Bell led his team’s bowling, taking four wickets for eight runs, to knock out multiple East Sunbury batters with less than 10 runs.
Wallan currently sits atop the division ladder and is the only team in the Johnstone Shield Firsts that is yet to be defeated.
The weekend’s Seconds competition largely mirrored its Johnstone Shield counterpart, as Kilmore and Wallan both secured victories against their respective opponents.
Wallan Firsts will now gear up to host Aintree this weekend, while Kilmore will be looking to build momentum after its victory over Broadford in a home match against Eynesbury.
McIntyre Cup
Romsey has continued its winning ways in the top flight of GDCA cricket, defeating Rupertswood at home 8/166 to 10/162.
Taylor Stevenson led the way for the home side’s batting, making 51 runs – supported by 27 from Matthew Milne and 26 each from Chris Burkett and captain Ben Way.
Rupertswood won the toss and elected to bat, however strong bowling in the form of three wickets each from Stevenson and Jamie Taylor, and two for Nathan Hoy, put the visitors on the back foot early in the game.
Romsey now sits alongside Gisborne at the top of the McIntyre Cup ladder – both sides undefeated with three victories apiece.
Romsey’s Seconds, however, did not share in the same fortune, defeating 8/238 to 6/242 at Rupertswood’s home ground.
Consistent batting from the hosts led to a total that proved to be too much for Romsey to chase down, despite a near-century in the form of 98 runs from Jack Thorsen that was cut short by Rupertswood’s Ryley Davis.
Romsey will this weekend face third-placed Sunbury United, its seconds to host at Romsey Park.
Final preparations roll out for tank parade in Broadford
Puckapunyal’s School of Armour is making final preparations for the Freedom of Entry Parade in Broadford on Sunday.
The event, from 10am to 2pm, marks the 82nd anniversary of the School of Armour’s establishment in Mitchell Shire, and will feature up to 20 armoured vehicles and soldiers parading along High Street towards Memorial Park.
There will be an official service, followed by a tank display, a chance to meet the soldiers and a community day including a sausage sizzle cooked by Broadford RSL.
Businesses along High Street will also be open during normal trading hours.
Freedom of Entry is a tradition where military forces were granted permission to enter a township or precinct.
Sunday’s parade will be the first time the event has been in Broadford since 1987.
School of Armour commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Shepherd said preparations were in full swing at Puckapunyal.
“Preparing for a Freedom of Entry parade is not just about marching through the heart of the town; it’s a solemn duty and a profound honour,” he said.
“As we meticulously prepare our uniforms and vehicles, we are reminded of the trust bestowed upon us by the community.
“We are not merely practicing drills, we are upholding a tradition of honour, respect, and camaraderie.
“The Freedom of Entry parade is a living embodiment of the trust and mutual respect between our military family and the community we call home.”
Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens encouraged the community to attend the important event and take the opportunity to meet and get to know something about those who are taking part.
“The public support will demonstrate your interest, respect and appreciation and reinforces that Broadford’s relationship with the Armoured Corps is still relevant and greatly valued,” she said.
“Those on parade will be polishing brass and boots to present themselves to us, so please join in this special occasion and show your gratitude and share their pride.”
There will be a number of road closures and detours in Broadford on Sunday.
There will be no heavy vehicle access through High Street between Short Street and Hamilton Street from 9am to 2pm. Suggested detour is via Seymour, Tooborac, Kilmore and Wandong.
Roads will gradually open as the parade passes through and the ceremony ends.
There will be no parking along the procession route in High Street or the High Street service roads on the morning of the parade. Some accessible parking will be available outside Broadford Primary School on Gavan Street.
For more information including a map of the parade and detours, visit mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/parade or call 5734 6200.
Healthcare expansion in Melbourne’s north
Melbourne’s north can expect better access to healthcare from early 2024 with the reopening of La Trobe Private Hospital and redevelopment of Northpark Private.
The two hospitals are part of Healthscope’s national network of private hospitals situated on the La Trobe University Bundoora campus.
La Trobe Private will reopen with four integrated operating theatres, a robotic surgical assistant, ROSA, for specialised orthopaedic surgery, 30 inpatient beds and capacity to open a new four-bed high dependency unit.
Under its redevelopment, the hospital will support a range of clinical specialities, focusing on orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, and urology.
New additions also include a new cafe, onsite pathology and radiology services, and 22 specialist doctor consulting suites.
The Northpark redevelopment will see expanded mental health services with brand new facilities, including additional mental health beds, an older persons’ mental health unit, expanded Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation service and more.
The hospital’s long-standing maternity service, and mother and baby unit, will continue operations, alongside five operating theatres and a 20-bed surgical ward focusing on women’s health, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat and endoscopy procedures.
General manager of both hospitals, Simon Benedict, said two hospitals closeby to northern suburbs residents offering a variety of services would provide even better access to great healthcare.
Healthscope chief executive Greg Horan said Healthscope was devoted to investing in leading edge hospital facilities and clinical services.
“The redevelopment of La Trobe Private and its sister hospital Northpark Private is further evidence of that commitment and will deliver a substantial lift in health services and patient access to care in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern corridor,” Mr Horan said.
“Thanks to this investment, our dedicated, skilled and passionate nurses, doctors and clinicians will be able to provide an even greater level of outstanding patient care and treatment for the local community.”
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Legally Blonde: The Musical opens in Seymour
Experience Harvard Law School without the exams, more musical numbers and much more pink with Seymour Performers Workshop’s, SPW, new show Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Based on the novel and movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the story of relentlessly perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner Huntington III.
To prove to Warner she is ‘serious’ enough and not just a party girl, Elle follows him to Harvard Law where she struggles to fit in.
With the support of some new friends Elle quickly realises her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
SPW vice president Julie Blythe said the musical was chosen to mark a historic event.
“Legally Blonde is a great show for community theatre as it has a variety of roles and a large ensemble and also features some fabulous song and dance numbers,” she said.
“This year Seymour Performers Workshop is celebrating 20 years so we thought Legally Blonde would be a perfect choice to mark this occasion with a fun and upbeat story.”
Olivia King will direct the production alongside choreographer Kyle Broomfield and vocal director Peter Lejins.
“They have been involved with the company for many years in onstage productions and this year have taken on the leadership roles in the creative teams and are doing an amazing job,” Ms Blythe said.
After a large response to auditions, the cast includes almost 30 performers including some newcomers.
Stepping into the pink power suits and pumps is Charli Lewis, who is ‘thrilled to portray her dream role’ of Elle Woods in her third SPW show.
She previously played Grace in Annie and Ariel in Footloose with SPW – both earning her Georgy nominations.
Ms Lewis has also performed in The Addams Family, Annie Get Your Gun and Puffs! The Play with experience also in directing, choreographing and stage management.
Playing Emmett Forrest is seasoned performer Thomas Boyd whose first role was in the musical Godspell in 2005.
Since then he performed at the Comedy Theatre in Barnum in 2008, studied musical theatre at Showfit, performed in several amateur theatre productions and has been a dancer at several schools including Dallas Academy, Attitudes and Isolation Performing Arts Studio.
Warner Hunting III will be played Jack Maher who has performed in shows including Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot, The Addams Family with Diamond Valley Singers.
With the SPW, he was in Annie, Footloose, and Grease receiving a Georgy nomination for best supporting actor in Footloose.
“Rehearsals have been going very well with the cast meeting twice a week over the last few months to learn all of the vocal and dance numbers,” Ms Blythe said.
“Alongside this, our production crew have been hard at work designing the sets, costumes and lighting.”
Legally Blonde: The Musical will be performed at Seymour College Arts Centre from November 11 to 19.
and there will also be a ticket giveaway in the Review’s November 7 edition.