Shopping under lights

Market organiser Jodie Robinson with Keilor Bowls chairman Joe Watkins and maintenance manager Barry Dean. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 421738_01

The Keilor nightlife is set for a boost this week, as the Village Night Market is back tomorrow.

Jodie Robinson launched the monthly market at the end of 2021 to encourage people to get outside and to help build a strong sense of community.

“The market was created to bring the local community back together after covid and to support over 40 small and local businesses that missed out on business through lockdowns,” she said.

“The market brings the bowls club and Village Night Market communities together, and the bowling club have been great supporters of the market.

There are 34 indoor and six outside vendors, as well as a food truck and coffee van.

A gold coin donation is asked for upon entry, with the proceeds going to a different charity each month, inlcuding the Horseshoe Bend Community Group and the Keilor Primary School, with a total of $6908 going to local charities.

The market is on the first Wednesday of each month at the Keilor Village.

Gerald Lynch