Tag Archives: Village

Creative Industry Renewal grants for 2021 Village recovery

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

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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Trading in the Village during Pandemic

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Many businesses have continued to trade, some with limited hours. You can still get your coffee fix at Café 121, Chook Station and Rapture Café, together with yummy take-aways. Railyard Espresso is serving coffee with a difference. The supermarkets, bakeries … Continue reading →

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Join us at the Village Fair 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

This year the Ferntree Gully Village Fair is a celebratory thank you from the local community to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Ferntree Gully CFA. The focus will be around the CFA premises in The Avenue with CFA Open … Continue reading →

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Plans for Village hub creates a buzz

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

Council purchases Station Street land for Village hub With the purchase of a parcel of land at 100 Station Street, Knox Council has taken a significant step towards the development of a modern, multi-purpose community hub in Ferntree Gully. Knox … Continue reading →

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Sharing the stories of the Gully

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

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 →

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Traders welcome new Plan for the Village

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

At their recent AGM, the Lower Gully Traders Association President Des Higginbotham welcomed the new Structure Plan for the Village Shopping Centre. The Association had worked hard for this outcome for several years and could now concentrate on achieving the … Continue reading →

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Discovery Day 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by

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 →

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The Swagman is back!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by

The Swagman is back! After nearly six months’ absence, Ferntree Gully Village has a new sculpture of a pioneer. An earlier sculpture, carved from the pine tree that stood in this space, had succumbed to the weather. Wood carver Kevin … Continue reading →

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Discovery Day 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

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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Draft Structure Plan for Ferntree Gully Village

Posted on November 23, 2013 by

An Update At a meeting on 10th June the Council approved a Final Draft which now awaits approval by the Minister for Planning. Another stage in the approval of the Plan has been reached with the publication of the Planning … Continue reading →

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