Monthly Archives: October 2020

Virtual Halloween Week

Posted on October 23, 2020 by gullyenews

When: 26th – 31st October. Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page. Cost: Free! Halloween Week will take you on a spooky virtual Halloween journey with FREE live-streamed activities, including frightful decoration making, scary make-up workshops, creepy cooking, wicked live … Continue reading →

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Fire Action Week 2020

Posted on October 19, 2020 by gullyenews

Message from Harriet Shing MP Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming summer fire season with Fire Action Week. Fire and rescue agencies have started their preparations under a COVIDSafe plan this year to ensure burns and fuel … Continue reading →

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The Memory of Trees

Posted on October 11, 2020 by gullyenews

Knox Tree Trails is an initiative by Knox Council to help discover our elder trees in our local reserves and open spaces. Continue reading →

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Imaginarium at Burrinja – Children’s Week

Posted on October 11, 2020 by gullyenews

24th – 31st Oct: Imaginarium at Burrinja – Children’s Week Where: Online via Facebook event Cost: $5 per household Burrinja invites you to IMAGINARIUM – a virtual playground for children to imagine, discover and create. IMAGINARIUM is a series of … Continue reading →

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Foothills Big Father’s Day Drive 2020

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

We all are aware of how difficult this year has been for so many people, both locally and globally. So many struggling to make ends meet, as well as dealing with restrictions and isolation. Throughout this time there have been … Continue reading →

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Spoonville causes quite a stir

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

A Spoonville of sugar makes the medicine go down… in the most delightful way. A growing population of spoon people have been creating quite a stir in the Gully recently, with spoon colonies cropping up all over the place. If … Continue reading →

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Renewing the Hut Gallery

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

After seventy-five years, the hessian-covered old Canite board that comprised the inner walls of the Hut Gallery, the home of the Ferntree Gully Arts Society, have been pulled down and sent to their fate at the local tip. In ‘normal’ … Continue reading →

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Here & There Makers – making a difference

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

It’s been a tricky year to run a business, but Here & There Makers in Boronia has adapted to the changes. Run from the corner of Boronia Rd and Erica Ave in the old Aussie Disposals shop, Here & There … Continue reading →

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Creative Industry Renewal grants for 2021 Village recovery

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

Knox Council’s new Creative Industry Renewal Grants have invited community partnerships in arts, music and food events to help rebuild momentum in the Village. A calendar of exciting events: weekend food trail specials, local musicians and artists on show, will … Continue reading →

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Beating the lockdown blues in Upwey township

Posted on October 2, 2020 by gullyenews

With billycart races in the main street, Archibald lookalikes in shop windows and a business owners think tank supported by the Upwey Township Group, Upwey is an energetic town. Upwey Music sells instruments, parts and accessories. Manager Blair Manie said … Continue reading →

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