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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

12 Months on since I re-opened the Dry-cleaning shop in MONBULK, after having moved up the road from BELGRAVE….. and WOW…..and what support I have received in the first 356 days.

Not only have the Monbulk folk embraced the service again, but many of my Belgrave stalwarts are venturing up here as well…This has a natural flow on affect for the other shops in the precinct……so we hope we are doing our bit to share the love.

Its wonderful being opposite the park, and watching many enjoying their lunchtime festive board, amongst the trees. The market that happens occasionally sure brings the other side of the street to life on Saturday mornings.

The new signage on the facia has resurrected the “little man” behind the press…he’s getting pretty steamed up on the hot days. Some reckon he looks like me…….I dunno about that?????

WE are now referred to as MONBULK DRYCLEANERS, rather than the old name (Neat n Clean)…I would rather identify with the township, as against run with some dreamt up clique for a name.

All up, this past 12 months has flashed by and I am starting to feel very much part of the community.

I am looking forward to the challenge of this coming winter, (drycleaners busiest months) ….out of lockdown and full steam ahead

Thank you again to all for your support. See you amongst the plants in my shop when you come to visit.

Michael Alexander

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