Category Archives: What’s On

Puffing Billy commemorates ANZAC Day

Posted on April 22, 2021 by gullyenews

Emerald Dawn Service On Sunday, April 25, 2021, the hills community and Puffing Billy Railway will honour the service and sacrifice of veterans who served in defence of the country, and those who continue to serve today, at an early … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day 2021 – Reflect and Remember This Autumn

Posted on April 20, 2021 by gullyenews

With ANZAC Day coming up, why not plan a walk along the Kokoda Memorial Track in the Dandenong Ranges National Park? The Kokoda Memorial Track, also known as the 1000 steps, has re-opened as a one-way loop with walkers returning … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day Services 2021

Posted on April 20, 2021 by gullyenews

Where: Knox War Memorial, Tim Neville Arboretum When: Sunday April 25th, Service starts 10am ANZAC Day 25 April, will forever be marked as part of Australian history. This year the members of the Peace and Loyalty Masonic Lodge No 261 … Continue reading →

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Ferntree Gully Village Food Trail 2021

Posted on March 25, 2021 by gullyenews

When: 26th March – 18th April The Ferntree Gully Food Trail around the Village shops gives everyone an opportunityto extend shopping habits, try out a new taste, a new takeaway, a coffee spot, bakery or bar. Funded by Knox … Continue reading →

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Full steam ahead as Thomas the Tank returns to Puffing Billy

Posted on March 3, 2021 by gullyenews

Puffing Billy is thrilled to announce that Thomas and Friends are back for more adventures this March and April, for the highly anticipated return of a Day out With Thomas at Puffing Billy’s Gembrook station. The whole family can enjoy … Continue reading →

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‘Gully Group’ Indian Charities Fundraiser

Posted on February 17, 2021 by gullyenews

For over a decade the Gully Group and their many friends, including readers of the FTG News, have supported two Indian charities in their aim to provide education and health care. The funds have provided wages for tutors. They have … Continue reading →

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Knox Festival cancelled for 2021

Posted on February 11, 2021 by gullyenews

The annual Knox Festival will not proceed in 2021, due to continued restrictions and challenges facing large public events as a result of COVID-19. Knox City Council determined that for the safety and wellbeing of the community, holding a free-roaming … Continue reading →

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Notice – CFA Bushfire Information session

Posted on February 7, 2021 by gullyenews

Due to the cooler and damper conditions currently being experienced, Ferntree Gully CFA is cancelling our bushfire information meetings at Phillipa St and Hatherleigh Grove on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Feb. The meeting scheduled for Quarry Reserve Sunday 21st … Continue reading →

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Grants for Men’s Sheds

Posted on November 20, 2020 by gullyenews

Men in Eastern Victoria will continue to have places to connect, build new friendships and share skills, thanks to $870,000 in Victorian Government funding to upgrade local Men’s Sheds. Grants of $2,300 are now available to Men’s Sheds who are … Continue reading →

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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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