Camberwell Blood Donor Centre

November 1, 2024 Camberwell Sunday Market

There’s a new local in town:
Camberwell Blood Donor Centre

For years, Lifeblood has been visiting Camberwell. They’ve been popping up every few months so we can give blood and save lives.

And we’ve been doing exactly that. In fact, Camberwell locals have been making so many donations that Lifeblood have decided to stick around.

Yep. A permanent Camberwell Donor Centre is coming 19 November. The team will also have a stall at the Sunday Market on 10 November 2024.

Did you know that 1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime? That’s 1 in 3 people catching a flick at the Rivoli. 1 in 3 people wandering the Sunday market. 1 in 3 people on the 75 tram.

And you can be the one who makes a difference to them when it matters most.

Lock in your next donation to be one of the first to scope out the best spot in Camberwell Donor Centre (and, more importantly: the best snacks).

Head to lifeblood.com.au, the Donate Blood app, call 13 14 95 to book today by phone or book a donation at https://app.donateblood.com.au/QYD5 online today.

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Discover the history and heritage of Camberwell

October 31, 2024 Camberwell Sunday Market

The suburb of Camberwell in Victoria boasts a rich history and interesting heritage – it played a key part in the expansion of Melbourne’s railway network and was also named after a pub.

Originally the lands of the Wurundjeri people, in 1837 the first Europeans staked land claims in the area and by 1853 all the land was sold.

Few suburbs can boast being named after a pub, but that’s exactly how Camberwell came to be.

Publican George Eastaway’s fond memory of Camberwell Green in London was the reason he named his new licenced premises Camberwell Inn in 1853.

*Camberwell Junction circa 1916-17. Image credit: Charnley, V.E. State Library Victoria.*

The area took the name of Camberwell after the corrugated iron pit stop on the road to Gippsland.

The City of Camberwell, which was established in 1914, evolved from the place “where the ground is thickly shaded” – the Woiwurrung translation of Boroondara.

The Boroondara Shire was formed in 1871, and become the City of Camberwell 43 years later.

Kylie and Dannii Day 2024

October 19, 2024 Camberwell Sunday Market

You’re invited to join us for Kylie and Dannii Day on Sunday, October 20 to celebrate the Minogue sisters and their connection to Camberwell.

The event will run from 8am – 12pm at the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market and includes:

• Live entertainment

• Music

• Trivia

• Prizes

• Photo wall

• Puppet parade

• Lip-sync performances

• Dress up and win!

Learn more and pre-register here.

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Daylight savings

October 5, 2024 Camberwell Sunday Market

Don’t forget that Daylight Savings starts this weekend and you need to wake up an hour early make it to the market! Set your vintage, retro and antique clocks back an hour to stay on time.

Also, 750 new casual stall sites are now available to book for December 2024 and January 2025. Visit our website for more information and link to the online booking website. Visit here to book.

Discover a Treasure

A New Caravan!

July 7, 2024 Camberwell Sunday Market

Not much changes at the Camberwell Market but you may have noticed our new caravan! The old caravan has been retired after several decades of faithful service to stall holders and market visitors.

While the old unit was sold, the new caravan has come to life with a fresh paint job that looks terrific.

Thank you to Market Manager, Paul Myers, and Market Director, Rotary volunteer Kevin Walsh, for their efforts in making the new van a reality. The van is used 50 weeks a years for customer service and transporting equipment needed entrances each week.

If you look carefully at the market logo, there have been a couple of minor changes to the colour and wording. We will be gradually updating our signage across the market area, our website and on social media.