Montrose Community Market

15/10/2026

This Saturday, 17th of October, I'll be at the Montrose Market (Lawn by Montrose Library) from 9am to 1pm. I will have A3 prints of my latest lyrebird art available (the original is on it's way to the Holmes Art Prize in the Sunshine coast as one of the 40 finalists).
I thought I'd share a few of the background inhabitants ad hopefully this image makes it clearer though I expect it will still be a challenge when viewed on a phone.
Top left bubble has a pair of laughing kookaburras
next bubble down has a pair of Australian king parrots
next bubble down has a wallby by the tree fern as well as an eastern whipbird circledd yet again.
bottom bubble has a pair of eastern yellow robins.
Final bubble near the lyrebird head has a tawny frogmouth blending in with it's branch.
It was a delight to work all the extra animals into the artwork.

14/10/2026

🌺 Join us as we crochet poppies for Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day display 🌺

Every extra poppy helps!

We'll have a marquee, comfy chairs, tables and warm drinks to share. Lovely local, Mary, can show you the pattern and help you get started.

🧶 Wool and crochet hooks supplied if you need them.
🌺 Beginners are very welcome, we can help you learn.
🪡 Not a crocheter? We’d also love people to help sew in the loose ends
☕ Come along, have a chat and help with a wonderful community project.

A very special thank you to Claws n Paws Pet Supplies Montrose for generously donating purple wool to our project. 💜

Everyone is welcome, bring a friend, tag a friend you think might enjoy it too, and join us!

14/10/2026

Our jam Lady's jam will be back at Saturday's market in the regular location.
Only 3 more markets left to get your homemade jams and spreads from Barbara.

11/10/2026

We’re very excited for the last 3 markets of 2026.
We have a great variety of local makers, growers and bakers booked in.
Fingers crossed for fair weather.

As most regulars know the current market organisers are retiring at the end of the year.
The Montrose Market will continue in 2027 with a new group of volunteers running the show.
More details will be shared over the next few months.

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18/09/2026

Lots of books at Saturday's market.

13/09/2026

Market this Saturday 9am - 1pm
Montrose town centre

25/08/2026

TWO WEEKS.
TWO PETITIONS.
🚫 Help get STOP raised in Parliament 🚫

We are launching a two-week signature blitz for two official Victorian Parliamentary petitions opposing Boral’s proposed Montrose Quarry expansion.

‼️ SIGN THE UPPER HOUSE PETITION NOW
Anyone in Victoria can sign, including people under 18. No email address or phone number is required.

👇🏼 LINK BELOW TO SIGN 👇🏼
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/reject-borals-proposed-montrose-quarry-extension/

This petition asks Parliament to:
• require a Human Health Impact Assessment (HHIA);
• reject Boral’s proposed Montrose Quarry expansion; and
• establish long-term, accountable protections against future expansion.

HAVEN’T I ALREADY SIGNED?
This is not the Change.org petition. These are new, official Victorian Parliamentary petitions. Even if you signed our Change.org petition, please sign these as well.

LOWER HOUSE PETITION — SIGN LOCALLY
The Lower House petition is a paper petition and also calls for a Human Health Impact Assessment.
STOP is arranging local signing points, including Montrose Pharmacy, with more locations to follow.

🗨️ PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
For the next two weeks, please share the Upper House petition with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, sporting clubs and community networks.

Every signature helps demonstrate the strength of community concern about Boral’s proposed expansion!

Please sign today—and ask others to do the same.

Thank you for your continued support 🙏🏼

18/07/2026

What an amazing market day. Best winter market in many years.
Very icy cold morning turned into a crisp sunny day.
Thank you to all our stallholders, volunteers and visitors.

17/07/2026

We’re so excited to be at the Montrose Community Market this Saturday from 9am–1pm!
At the corner of Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Leith Rd, Montrose.
You’ll find us at our stall sharing all your favourite home-fragrance goodies ✨
✨ Here’s what you’ll find at our stall:
🕯️ Hand-poured soy candles & wax melts
🌸 Long-lasting room & car diffusers
💨 Refreshing room sprays
💳 Card payments welcome!

17/07/2026