The town of Upwey comes alive each year during the festive season of December and the community is celebrating with seasonal gifting and decorations all throughout the township.
The Annual Light Up Upwey event is coming up and Community Bank Upwey is supporting the Upwey Community Group to brighten up the town with decorations and extra lights.
Light Up Upwey was an idea created by a local couple back in 2020 and was designed to encourage the shops of the village to decorate their windows in a fun and festive way.
The afternoon community event will take place on Saturday 16 December from 3pm to 5pm and all are welcome.
Upwey Business Group member Tamara McLeish said the group is excited to invite the community to the fun filled two hour event.
“There will be loads of festivities including a street hunt, kids entertainment, carols, buskers, the CFA trucks on show, shops and restaurants ready to feed hungry tummies and lots more,“ she said.
“We’d like to give a big thank you to the Upwey Community Group, Yarra Ranges Council and the Bendigo Bank for their support of the event.“
Remember to also look out for the kids colouring competition at, more details at the Community Bank Upwey branch.
Community Bank Upwey is also proud to announce its involvement as a collection point for the Reverse Advent Calendar Hamper contributions organised by Foothills Community Care.
In the spirit of giving, the Reverse Advent Calendar encourages individuals, families, and workplaces to fill a box or bag with non-perishable food, toiletries, and festive treats for 25 days during November/early December.
Donations need to be dropped off at Community Bank Upwey, 30 Main Street, Upwey prior to 16 December and will be distributed to those in need in the Dandenong Ranges and Knox community by Foothills Community Care.
Unlike traditional Advent Calendars focused on receiving treats, the Reverse Advent Calendar promotes a sense of community and generosity during the holiday season.
Recently appointed senior manager of Community Bank Upwey and Belgrave Branches Cheryl Gaston, expressed her excitement about the township’s caring and involved nature.
“I am blown away by the way people connect in this area; it’s like being in a big urban country town,“ she said.
“I’m looking forward to meeting and assisting as many people as I can.“
Ms Gaston arrived at an exciting time for the Upwey branch, coinciding with its 25th anniversary.
“Over the past 25 years, the branch has given back an extraordinary $6.66 million dollars to the communities from Upwey up to Olinda and out to Cockatoo; a remarkable achievement for the company and a significant boon for the local communities,” she said.
More information on those participating can be found on the Foothills Community Care website:
foothillscare.org.au/christmas/
