Sally Benning Greerton Village Mainstreet manager

The madness is over, the ham and mince pies long gone (I hope so anyway!) and we look forward to a bright New Year in Greerton Village.

First up on the calendar is our Valentine's Day promotion running from February 1-11 at businesses throughout the village. All you need to do is make a purchase and you are in the draw to win a hamper of goodies valued at more than $500 for your Valentine – or to share if he or she is feeling generous.

Following on, in March we have the revival of the Irish Mile, a promotion that many will remember as an iconic event from way back, run in conjunction with the then Fahy's Motor Inn. We have taken this and turned it on its head to become a family orientated, fun-filled couple of hours on St. Patricks Day – of course – Thursday, March 17 at the Greerton Village School from 5.30 -7pm

The route is planned, the Irish music is booked and the sponsors are coming on board with prizes for The Silliest Walk section, Best Dressed Baby Buggy or Pram and any other fun ideas that we come up with. So put this one in your diary, start looking for Irish-themed costumes to wear and search out any Leprechauns to join you for a bit of fun, to be sure, to be sure.