LOST News - December

Can you believe it’s December already? We’re coming to the end of a very memorable year. Even though we’ve had our ups and downs during these last months, I’ve been so proud of our little corner of regional Victoria. Over these last few months I’ve found it interesting to read about the experiences of people who lived through the erroneously named Spanish Flu of 1918 - 1920. As people were finally beginning to emerge from lockdown, 15 year old Violet Harris of Seattle simply wrote, ‘The ban was lifted to-day. No more masks. Everything open too. 'The Romance of Tarzan' is on at the movie theater as it was about 6 weeks ago.’ It’s funny how things haven’t changed that much after 100 years!

This month, Mahmood had the opportunity to meet one of our region’s true craftsmen when he sat down for a chat with Benny from Heaps Good Leather. After this, he stopped in for a chat with Matt, the owner of Ballarat’s generational family paint producer, Haymes. Finally, he stopped by to share a drink with Matt from Vincent Street’s Cellarbrations at Foxxy’s.

Larissa was fortunate enough to get a sneak peak at the region’s newest cafe, The Virgin where she spoke to Executive Chef Tom Brockbank. Michael dropped by the Granite Hills cellar to chat with owner Llew, one of the region’s best wine producers.

Inspired by December’s festive spirit, Anthony took a look at how children’s gifts have changed, and stayed the same, over the years.

We also spoke with Claire and Pete from Morningswood Farm, where guests are welcomed in to pick a range of organic berries.

So, don’t let me keep you any longer, go and enjoy this month’s issue of Lost!

Taylor Albioli Editor