By Eleanor Wilson
More than 500 Casey locals shared in a slice of a better life on Saturday 1 April, as the newly amalgamated Narre Warren Berwick Business Group (NWBBG) hosted the Better Living Festival of Berwick.
The first public event held by NWBBG, the festival included over 15 traders in the fitness, health and beauty industries showcasing their services and products in the centre of Berwick’s High Street.
Free massages, live music, specials on gym memberships and free yoga in the park was enjoyed by locals, while a magician entertained the kids in front of the local toy shop.
Shopfront businesses throughout High Street also participated in the event, including fashion and accessories shop Little Black Bag which hosted a styling session, and 81 Bistro and Taphouse, which held a 30-person psychic lunch.
NWBBG vice president Magda D’Abaco said the festival sought to showcase local businesses to the community, while emphasising a holistic, healthy lifestyle and positive mental health.
“It was a great showcase of local businesses together collectively hosting a festival to encourage the community to continue to eat, play, shop and work in our beautiful area,” she said.
“The new business group welcomes new members to join as many more networking events are planned for the future.”
To close the day off, the Meet the Chef hour saw guests enjoy a lovely community degustation menu, with samples from Berwick’s favourite local eateries Row Your Boat, Populus Cafe, Lantern’s Viet Kitchen and Cold Rock Ice Cream.
