
By Cr Kristin Bishop
Summer in Hobsons Bay truly is one of the best times of the year.
With the warmer weather, it is the perfect time to get out and about and explore all our city has to offer.
In my ward of Spotswood, Council’s pop-up ‘The Village Spot’ (found at the Hudsons Road end of Forrest Street), has proved a popular way for people to enjoy the town’s shopping precinct.
The temporary pop-up space, in place until March, was set up to create an outdoor dining space, and to be a place where the Spotswood community and visitors can sit, socialise, and enjoy the Spotswood Village.
The site is part of Council’s Better Places program, and is a result of community feedback about suggestions for the area.
I’ve enjoyed seeing people out and about, enjoying themselves in our social village.
There will be plenty happening at the pop-up, including live music performances.
I was at the first Spotswood Summer Sessions on Saturday, courtesy of the Spotswood Traders Association.
It was great seeing people enjoying the warm weather and community feel.
There are three more taking place in the coming weeks, so I woulD encourage everyone in the community to get out and have a look.
There is plenty else happening around Hobsons Bay over summer to get out and about, do and see.
Council’s Summer in the Bay series is back this year, with free or low-cost activities aimed at young people aged 12 and over.
There are more than 30 Summer in the Bay activities and events in January and February.
Movies by the Bay screenings will also take place in Altona and Seabrook for all the film lovers to catch a movie in the moonlight, after a successful event in Williamstown.
And don’t forget the great natural landmarks like our beaches, reserves and parks to get your dose of the outdoors.
There’s so much to do and see for everyone in our community without breaking the bank this summer.
To check out all that’s happening this summer, head to hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On