http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au Northcote Business Association en adrian@shopfrontdesign.com.au Copyright 2010 2010-04-07T01:34:44+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/festivals/niffty/ NIFFTY is Northcote’s Independent Fashion Festival showcasing the quirky and eclectic mix of fashion and design retailers located along High St, Northcote. With everything from vintage to cutting edge contemporary, this diverse fashion event centres around a series of fashion parades hosted at the Northcote Town Hall. It includes an inspiring selection of work by local designers as well as a great mix of well-known Australian and overseas designers. In addition to the fashion parade extravaganza, NIFFTY includes performances by local musicians decked out in Northcote threads, a local designer and retailer market place and food and wine stalls.NIFFTY is Northcote’s Independent Fashion Festival showcasing the quirky and eclectic mix of fashion and design retailers located along High St, Northcote. With everything from vintage to cutting edge contemporary, this diverse fashion event centres around a series of fashion parades hosted at the Northcote Town Hall. It includes an inspiring selection of work by local designers as well as a great mix of well-known Australian and overseas designers. In addition to the fashion parade extravaganza, NIFFTY includes performances by local musicians decked out in Northcote threads, a local designer and retailer market place and food and wine stalls. Beginning in 2009, the success of the inaugural event means NIFFTY is sure to become a Northcote institution. 2010-04-07T01:34:44+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/festivals/charity_bells/ Christmas is a time for giving Charity Bells is a community arts project of the Northcote Business Association where local schools decorate fiberglass bells to compete for a prize for their school. The decorated bells are then placed in High St Northcote shops to show off the children’s handiwork and at the same time acting as a symbol to encourage people to make donations to local charities. The Northcote Business Association loves Christmas and the Christmas Bells is a great way for traders and their patrons to get into the spirit of the season and give what they can to those in need. Christmas is a time for giving Charity Bells is a community arts project of the Northcote Business Association where local schools decorate fiberglass bells to compete for a prize for their school. The decorated bells are then placed in High St Northcote shops to show off the children’s handiwork and at the same time acting as a symbol to encourage people to make donations to local charities. The Northcote Business Association loves Christmas and the Christmas Bells is a great way for traders and their patrons to get into the spirit of the season and give what they can to those in need. 2009-12-10T02:10:46+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/news/whos_new_on_high/ Our wonderful street is always growing and evolving. We would love to welcome the newest additions to High St...Our wonderful street is always growing and evolving. We would love to welcome the newest additions to High St and wish them a long and happy tenure in our beloved Northcote. Welcome to the strip Northcote Natural Therapies – 261 High St Scroungers – 245 High St Allsorts Books – 275 High St Brown and Bunting Booksellers – 237 High St   2009-06-10T22:56:00+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/news/planning_a_more_beautiful_northcote/ Focusing on the Northcote Activity Centre, Darebin Council’s Northcote Streetscape Masterplan will give the community a more attractive streetscape...Focusing on the Northcote Activity Centre, Darebin Council’s Northcote Streetscape Masterplan will give the community a more attractive streetscape, safer and improved walking environments with more seating and shade, and more public space to enjoy. In a press release issued by Darebin City Council, Darebin Mayor, Cr Diana Asmar said, “This Masterplan sets out an overall streetscape design to improve the look, feel and safety of Northcote.” When you consider that a recent survey of 700 High St shoppers found that two thirds of people walked, rode bicycles or caught public transport to the shopping district it is little wonder that improved pedestrian comfort has been made a top priority. The Northcote community eagerly awaits the enhanced public spaces, greener entry to Northcote and celebration of Northcote’s identity that the masterplan will bring.   2009-04-14T05:23:36+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/news/top_twelve_reasons_to_volunteer1/ It takes a lot of work to run an event. And though we pay for many professional event services, much of the success of Northcote Business Association’s events are down to the blood, sweat and tear...It takes a lot of work to run an event. And though we pay for many professional event services, much of the success of Northcote Business Association’s events are down to the blood, sweat and tears of volunteers. So to all the volunteers who have helped, a big thank you! If you have never volunteered before, rest assured there are heaps of great opportunities for you to give your time and make a huge difference. You can volunteer to take on as big or small role as you would like – every bit helps! Still need more convincing? Read our top twelve reasons for putting your hand up. Top twelve reasons to volunteer: get to know your community develop new skills meet new people and make friends share your skills and talents try something new make a real difference take a positive step toward changing the things you don’t like feel like you are part of something feel good about yourself have fun and socialize work for a cause you believe in gain experience and contacts that may help with your work We know how difficult it is to find spare time in our busy lives, especially when you are running your own business, but you might be surprised at the unexpected benefits that come from volunteering. For more information on how you can help simply contact us today. 2009-04-14T05:22:40+00:00 http://www.highstreetnorthcote.com.au/news/northcote_traders_go_green/ This year, over 20 High Street Northcote Traders joined the pilot sustainable business management program, VIC 1000, in a bid to reduce their level of environmental impact... This year, over 20 High Street Northcote Traders joined the pilot sustainable business management program, VIC 1000, in a bid to reduce their level of environmental impact. With the help of the VIC 1000 team, these traders were guided through a process of audits, workshops and training over a 12 month period with the goal of reducing water consumption, volume of waste going to landfill and greenhouse gases produced. One of the participating venues, The Northcote Uniting Church, was so successful in their efforts they were awarded the overall excellence award for outstanding results across the four pillars of sustainability. But apart from the environmental benefits, the program had other advantages as well. According to the VIC 1000 website, businesses participating in the program Australia-wide have found a minimum average annual saving of $500 in direct operating costs. Village Green CEO, Doug Smith, states, “While each business may make only small changes, together the changes are significant.” To see which businesses were involved in VIC 1000 look out for the VIC 1000 stickers in shop windows or for more information on the program visit: http://www.villagegreen.com.au   2009-04-14T05:03:02+00:00