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Tag Archives: Village
Ferntree Gully Food Trail 2022
The annual Ferntree Gully Food Trail, run by the Ferntree Gully Village Traders Association, will be launched in August 2022. This will be the second food trail run by the Traders Association and will include new activities and great deals … Continue reading
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Car Park in Ferntree Gully Village?
Concerns have been raised about a proposed car park in Ferntree Gully Village, which will have a major impact into the future. Continue reading
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Innovating the way we shop – a return to the general store
Perhaps it’s no surprise that we are seeing a rise in small shop alternatives to traditional supermarkets and coffee shops. Continue reading
New initiatives to improve safety and address crime
A State Government Grant of $700,000 is set to tackle crime, graffiti and make our local community safer. Continue reading
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Foothills Art Trail: A treasure hunt for the mind and body
These hidden gems are mapped out along the Foothills Art Trail, some hiding in plain sight, waiting for the discerning eye to seek them out. Continue reading
Welcome to Station Street Food Co. – an organic grocer
The new Station Street Organic Grocer has opened. On entry you are greeted by the owners Kat and Declan who make you feel instantly welcome… Continue reading
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Foothills Art Trail – Finding art in new places
Ferntree Gully Arts Society is bringing art and the community together to experience a very different exhibition in the windows and on the walls of the local Ferntree Gully Village traders. Continue reading
Food Trail brings new customers to Ferntree Gully Village
Last year after months of lockdown during Covid-19, Ferntree Gully Village, like many local shopping precincts around Melbourne, seemed completely dead – with empty streets and no visitors. Anne Boyd thought: how do we get people back into Ferntree Gully … Continue reading
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Ferntree Gully Village Food Trail 2021
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
Knox Council funds Village renewal
First off the mark in a line of new projects for the Village is the Ferntree Gully Food Trail.Supplying food in all its forms is one of the main activities of businesses in the Shopping Centre. They have struggled to … Continue reading
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