Here are some snaps of the many wonderful dogs that came along to the Dog Show. They are just too cute for words right?

The success of our community events is anchored by the wonderful support of the volunteers we count on to give their time and share their friendly smiles with everyone that comes along! This year we would really like to thank Elaine, Marie-Louise, Anne, Corado, Ina, Jane and Peter, Danesh, Lee, Jeff, Steph, Anna, Norma and Cheryl for helping with our Craft Stall, Nature Crowns, the Sausage Sizzle and the Dog Show.

Also the amazing CWA and the judges. The CWA helped organise the Alphington Show, including setting up on Friday and being here to accept entries - thanks Michelle, Anne and Lyn!

All of our judges generously volunteer their time to carefully assess the entries. We would like to thank Nola, Wayne and Bill (from Preston Garden Club) and Kate in particular this year.

And also all of the CWA members that gave their time to run the Devonshire Tea - both making and serving on the day.

The local sponsors for our event this year were Snappy Pet Photography (Jeff - who was one of the judges), E&A Salce (pet supplies in Thornbury - who donated prizes and vouchers to the winners) and Brenta Meats. We would also like to thank Nelson Alexander who provide us with promotional billboards and corflute signs around our local neighbourhood. Thank you to the local schools (Alphington Primary and Fairfield Primary) that give their permission for the boards to be on the school grounds and include our event in their newsletters. And thanks to Darebin Libraries who let us put a display in their windows at Fairfield - we know lots of people came along because of this promotional opportunity.

Thanks once again everyone. We couldn’t do it without you!

The Alphington Show is on Saturday the 29th of March from 11am-2pm.

Along with the show we have our Makers Market that runs outside (weather permitting).

There will be limited stalls this year so if you are keen to have a stall please book via this link.

We look forward to a great community day with pony rides, our infamous Dog Show, Devonshire tea by the CWA , kids activities, a sausage sizzle and of course all the entries of the Alphington Show to admire.

Is getting fit/keeping fit one of your 2025 goals? This year we are offering some great programs for anyone keen to keep fit and active.

• Active Adults fitness with Jess from Phase1Performance here at ACC 11am on Tuesdays - $15 a week, book for the term.

• Line Dancing with Shirley on Wednesday at 10.30am just over at the Alphington Scout Hall. $5. Enrol then pay weekly.

• Community Yoga with Rosie on Wednesday at 5.30pm, here at ACC. $5. Enrol then pay weekly.

Click here to book your spot. We’d really like to thank Jess, Shirley and Rosie for running these low cost community classes, and we hope you enjoy them.

What a great day! Here are some photos of the makers and their goods for sale.

Thanks so much to everyone that braved the heat - stallholders, staff, makers and volunteers. So lovely to see these events pop up in our neighbourhood!