Friends of Clyde North Community Group run events, and currently, organise a regular monthly walking group for the neighbourhood.
Here they invite people to friendships and a ‘restoring’ presence in Clyde-North.
The group meets socially and allows people to find their own connection through conversation.
“Our stories are filled with vibrant messages about residents forming new rhythms in Clyde-North and creating a sense of their own belonging,” group member Gerard Ferron said.
“We stand for all abilities and, we are pleased to welcome new residents to connect with our events, via Facebook.”
Last Sunday, August 12, starting at Selandra Community Hub, the group walked the streets of newly developed Clyde North for about thirty minutes.
“All the way we chatted, took the time to know each other while embracing the unexpected sunshine that greeted us with its warmth,” he said.
“It was the first leg of our Historic Clyde Walking Group event.
“A short drive later we arrived at Clyde and parked at the Clyde-Cardinia Fire Brigade which has been active as a volunteer rural fire station since 1944.”
There they were met by captain Andrew, who had generously prepared a Clyde Information Pack for them.
Their conversations were about the local heritage listed homes, the General Store and the demolished 1888 Clyde Railway Station.
Our next steps took them on a tour of the village.
Debra Palmer, a local resident of Clyde for the past 25 years was their host and tour guide.
Strolling down Railway Road, they arrived at the narrow Clyde Bridge constructed in 1915.
“Clyde is a peaceful place, where cows can be sighted through the foliage of aged gums trees that line the old Clyde railway track,” Mr Ferron said.
“We discussed the coming changes and local history as we meandered the quiet stretch of Ballarto Road before walking past the 1928 Public Hall and Mechanics Institute.
“To think, in days gone by these halls held the local library, they were a place for community celebration, an epicentre of rural life.”
At their final destination, they gathered at the 1905 general store and post office.
The group met with liberal candidate for the seat of Cranbourne Ann-Marie Hermans.
“We appreciated them making a personal commitment to our region, and for discussing their proposed new railway system with us locals, and our hopes for connecting Cranbourne to Clyde,” Mr Ferron said.
“We want to thank all the participants, and especially our walkers, for generously giving up their time to enjoy an everyday connection.
“You raised the value of our Clyde North community as a safe and friendly place to live and belong.
