Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
HomeLocal NewsColourful creations spread cheer

Colourful creations spread cheer

Marg Chapple Three Rainbow TBW Newsgroup
YOUTH VOICE: Millicent children have decorated rainbows with positive messages and they are on show in the front windows of Marg Chapple’s Alternate Life business in George Street.
Picture: CAROLINE HAMMAT

A MILLICENT business owner has temporarily turned her shop window into a children’s art gallery with dozens of decorated rainbows containing messages of hope.

Alternate Life owner Marg Chapple said the community had strongly supported her initiative to bring some positivity to Millicent.

She said the work of the youngsters would help to counter the uncertainty and anxiety caused by the spreading COVID-19 virus.

According to Ms Chapple, the so-called Corona Rainbows Trail has taken off around the world.

“I would encourage other Millicent businesses and shops to display rainbows as well,” Ms Chapple said.

“Thank you to ever started this Corona Rainbows Trail idea and for my daughter-in-law Rachael Chapple suggesting it to me and for my grandchildren for all their work on their rainbows over the weekend.”

“I would love as many rainbows with positive messages as we can get,” Ms Chapple said.

“I have huge windows at Alternate Life and would love to end up doing all four windows if we get enough.

“It is a work in progress and I cannot wait to see it finished.”

Her windows at her George Street business usually display health products, however, Ms Chapple said it was appropriate to use them to bring positive messages at this unsettling time.

Decorated rainbows are still being accepted for display at Alternate Life at 51 George Street.

Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Cup contenders impress in final hit-outs

LEWISTON trainer Nicole Price, following two visits to Tara Raceway in the past month with the Trackside Pet Meats Mount Gambier Cup (512 metres)...

Sparkly star

Sound path

More News

Sound path

Coming from a regional city, where word of mouth travels fast, Hearing Rehabilitation specialist Holly Sprakel is building more than a business. Through Sound...

30 years of RFDS support locally

THE Mount Gambier Support Group of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have recently celebrated 30 years as a group, with a dinner and...

Tigers punch their grand final ticket

THE basepaths stayed busy last Saturday at the Division 1 baseball showdown, which saw the Tigers outlast Federals in a 13-9 offensive showcase. When...

Storybook adventures come to life

A CROSS-border author has turned an idea that once began as a book into a growing animated series, encouraging local kids to get out...

Community vows to fight for wall

COMMUNITY members have vowed to keep fighting for a local heritage wall despite its demolition being approved. The Limestone Coast Regional Assessment Panel approved...

Tin-top action at Borderline Speedway

THERE will be no shortage of action on Saturday night at the Borderline Sp0eedway, with a classic night of racing set down. Junior Sedan will...

LCFNL returns in force

PLAYERS, coaches and committee members of the Limestone Coast Football Netball League (LCFNL) gathered at Mantra Mount Gambier for the official launch of the...

Sinkhole masterplan for consultation

One of the premier landmarks in Mount Gambier could be revitalised, with a master plan of the site in the works. City of Mount...

Extended footpath open

THE City of Mount Gambier has completed the footpath extension along the frontage of the state heritage-listed Jens Hotel, with an aim to deliver...