Category Archives: What’s On
Anzac Day Dawn Service 2016
Ferntree Gully community groups and residents will gather at dawn on 25 April for a short service to mark 101 years since the Anzac Cove Landings. The reflection will remember especially Sergeant James Head from Ferntree Gully, who landed on … Continue reading
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New Anzac service at the Knox War Memorial
ANZAC Day 2016 has a very special place in Australia’s history, as it is the 101st anniversary of landing at Gallipoli by members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day, held on 25 April, will forever be … Continue reading
Remembrance Day 2015 commemorations
On Sunday 8 November, the Knox Remembrance Day Committee, chaired by Hurtle Lupton OAM JP, will conduct a ceremony at the Knox War Memorial in Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully. The Service will commence at 10.55am and residents and friends are … Continue reading
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ANZAC: Walk and Watch the Dawn
April 25th 2015 marks the centenary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Cove. Memorial Services are being held across Australia and in Gallipoli itself. Local groups are encouraged to mark the event and in 2013 a group in Ferntree Gully … Continue reading
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Sharing the stories of the Gully
Discovery Day 2014 in Ferntree Gully Village This year’s Discovery Day set out to share the stories of the Gully – celebrating community groups, a rich history and community spirit. Ferntree Gully Village came alive with fun and festivities galore … Continue reading
Discovery Day 2014
Come and share the stories of the Gully When: Saturday 29th November Where: Ferntree Gully Village Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this year’s Ferntree Gully Village Discovery Day. The theme is ‘Stories from the Gully’. The popular Artisan’s … Continue reading
Gully News goes global
Winner of the first Gully News Photo Competition is Olivia Platek. Olivia sent the cover photo from Pune in India where she is a trainer for her company’s newest graduate hires. ‘I have a copy of Gully News mailed to … Continue reading
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Song of the local supports the global
Cabaret at The Hut Teresa Cannon On 26 July, 70 people sat spellbound at The Hut as they witnessed the magical talent of well-known and much loved artists, Judi Connelli, Suzanne Johnston and Peter Hurley in a cabaret concert. The … Continue reading
Celebrating Volunteer Week
The first Volunteer Expo for FTG looks set to become a regular event. Organisers and stallholders were surprised and delighted at the enthusiastic response from nearly 200 visitors. The Expo was organised by Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC), sponsored by … Continue reading
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Discovery Day 2013
Saturday 30 November The sun was out and there was plenty of excitement in the air, as nearly 2000 people flocked to the Village to enjoy a day of fun and festivities for the 2013 Ferntree Gully Village Discovery Day. … Continue reading
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