blacksmith’s way clean up

A big thank you to everyone who came down to Blacksmith’s Way in Belgrave to help clean up the laneway. Community, police and traders all came along to assist with the clean up.

Members from the Kilsyth Township Group came along to provide moral support to the Belgrave Trader’s Association and help out with the clean up. The Mooroolbark Township Group lent out their Gurney to help clean up the brickwork. The Upwey Township Group came along to assist.











Many hands make light work and it was not long before Blacksmith’s Way had a total spring clean, looking fantastic.

There are some spaces in Blacksmith’s Way that are crying out for some public art and if re-elected in the November elections I will certainly be exploring this option.

clean up the way day - 19th Oct

The Belgrave Trader’s Association are planning a clean up for Blacksmith’s Way, the lane that runs behind the shops on Belgrave’s ‘low side’.


For a long time Blacksmith’s Way has been an eyesore and far from an inviting gateway for commuters to Belgrave.

Its great to see the traders taking on this initiative and bringing some pride and ownership to the town.

Why don’t you come along, bring your gloves and scrubbing brush and give a helping hand, its on Sunday 19th October, I’m sure all offers of help are gratefully accepted.

I’ll be down there ready, willing and able.

If you’d like more information contact the Belgrave Trader’s Association on beltraders@westnet.com.au or call 9754 1027.

belgrave traders agm

I have always been a keen supporter of local businesses in my ward. "Shop local" is something I have not only espoused but practiced since I moved to the hills.

Each of the townships in Lyster are varied, offer diverse services and have differing needs, I understand the differences even though some of these townships are geographically close.

Part of my support to traders in the local region extended to me chairing Belgrave Traders Association AGM Election of Office Bearers.

I’m pleased to announce that for 2008/09 the following traders will take office:
President: Donna Burgess (Ample & Reel Café)
Vice President: Gary Felstead (Curves)
Secretary: Rod Kaye (Duncans)
Treasurer: Michael Alexander (Belgrave Dry Cleaners)
General Members:
Lee-Anne Benson (Savvy Organic Pizza)
George Harmon (George Harmon & Associates)
Steve Davies (Hair Down There)
John Ding (Belgrave Licensed Post Office)
Arthur Kyriakos (Belgrave Pharmacy & Bronco Bjelan Chemist)

Congratulations to all elected, I look forward to our continued good working relationship through 2009.


Clean up the Way Day coming, keep posted for more info on clean up Blacksmith's Way - 19th Oct 2008, being organised by the Belgrave Traders Association.

clean up for blacksmith's way rescheduled

A new date has been struck for the clean up of Blacksmiths Way, the clean up will take place in October - watch this space for more info as it comes to hand.

clean up day for blacksmith’s way

The Belgrave Trader’s Association are planning a clean up for Blacksmith’s Way, the lane that runs behind the shops on Belgrave’s ‘low side’.

For a long time Blacksmith’s Way has been an eyesore and far from an inviting gateway for commuters to Belgrave.

Its great to see the traders taking on this initiative and bringing some pride and ownership to the town.

Why don’t you come along, bring your gloves and scrubbing brush and give a helping hand, its on Sunday 31st August, I’m sure all offers of help are gratefully accepted.

I’ll be down there ready, willing and able.
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If you’d like more information contact the Belgrave Trader’s Association on beltraders@westnet.com.au or call 9754 1027