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Local groups receive much needed boost from Merrifield

Community organisations and new businesses in the Mickleham area have received a much needed financial boost from Merrifield.

Recipients of the inaugural Merrifield Community Grants Program have been announced, with more than $40,000 donated.

Merrifield Community Development Manager Tennille Bradley-Ow said that each of the grant recipients would importantly provide a direct benefit to Merrifield community.
“It is extremely satisfying to know that all of the grants will help activate a range of initiatives and needs that were identified by the Merrifield community as part of our recent survey,” said Tennille.”

The inaugural Merrifield Community Grant recipients include:

Mickleham Primary School
• Part funding of a covered walkway to support students moving comfortably between classrooms.

Donnybrook Cricket Club
• To introduce junior cricket to the immediate area and to encourage participation in the MILO IN2CRICKET program.

M-Fit Pilates and Fitness
• A new fitness business, delivering a weekly timetable of classes.

Merrifield Wellness
• Facilitation of health and wellbeing workshops for residents.

SPAR Consulting
• Implementation of Chin Up Project Workshop – a mentoring program for young people – in Merrifield.

Tennille said that the number of grant applications exceeded expectations and included those from a wide range of community organisations and start-up businesses.
“It’s great to read about the wonderful ideas and initiatives coming from within our local community, ranging from health and well-being to education and business development,” said Tennille. ”I know our community has a real passion for health and fitness, so it is fantastic to be providing grants in this space and see a mix of activities delivered for Merrifield families to enjoy.”

The 2018 Merrifield Community Grants Program is planned to commence in September next year.

For further details, please contact the Merrifield Community Development Manager on community@merrifieldmelbourne.com.au

Farmers’ Market on the cards for Mickleham

Published in Northern Star Weekly October 3 2017 by Laura Michell
Read the article here 

Free range eggs, fresh baked sourdough breads and local wines will be among the array of farm-fresh foods on sale at a new farmers’ market in Mickleham.

The Merrifield market will run weekly from this Saturday, October 7 and will feature some of Victoria’s best food producers and their goods.

Grass-fed beef, lamb, pastries, gourmet pies and Victorian olive oil will also be among the fresh products on sale.

The first market will feature a petting zoo, live music and face-painting.

It will be held on the corner of St Georges Boulevard and Hawksburn Place, from 8am-noon.

Details: www.facebook.com/merrifieldfarmersmarket

Pictured: Don Linke, Merrifield Farmers’ Market Manager. Photo by Damjan Janevski.