By JODIE SYMONDS
THE STREETS of Belgrave will be beaming with Christmas joy this December.
Christmas is coming and if you’ve left your shopping until the last minute once again, the village market day on 16 December can provide you with your Christmas goodies.
The main street will be decked out with stalls ranging from Christmas-themed to vintage style and everything in between.
Co-ordinator of the Belgrave Traders Association, Marina Dennis said the market would give the opportunity to support local businesses this Christmas.
“If you’re heading to Belgrave you’ll be infected by Christmas cheer,” Ms Dennis said.
“There’s no need to go to the city when you can promote our local businesses.”
Shoppers can also enjoy extended trading hours in Belgrave across December.
Ms Dennis said shops in the hills provided a unique and vintage style with warm and friendly staff.
Night-time will bring spectacular, colourful displays of Christmas lights along the main street of Belgrave.
A group of singers will also be singing their favourite Christmas carols for the whole family to enjoy, hosted by the Belgrave Region Action Group and will be held at Mater Christi College on Friday 12th.
Santa will also be coming to Belgrave before he dashes around the world and will be available for photos at Hugs for Kids every Saturday during December.
Photos packages with Santa are available and can be booked on 9754 1122.
The village market day will run from 9am-2pm.
The events across December are an opportunity for locals and families to come together in the spirit of Christmas.
For more information on trading hours visit http://www.belgrave.vic.au/
