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Category Archives: What’s On
‘Gully Group’ Indian Charities Fundraiser
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
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
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
Grants for Men’s Sheds
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
Virtual Halloween Week
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
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
Imaginarium at Burrinja – Children’s Week
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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Legacy Bear Hunt 2020
Message from Nick Wakeling, MP for Ferntree Gully Melbourne Legacy is a charity that supports more than 4,700 people from families touched by a loved one’s service to Australia. Their services include relief from financial hardship, advice and referrals to … Continue reading
Children’s Week 2020
Children’s Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. It will run from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, with thousands of Victorian children taking part in the festivities. The theme for … Continue reading
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Halloween 2020 – Virtual Event
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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