The team at Mt Alexander Hardware in Campbells Creek are putting on their first big trades expo next Wednesday, March 20.
With more than 16 suppliers showcasing a range of trade products and new innovations ranging from cladding and timbers to heat pumps and mini bikes, there will be something for everyone.
There will representatives and experts from different building industries from across the state to discuss the products and answer any questions and a wide-range of demonstrations will run throughout the day, including; off-road buggies, minibikes and zero-turn mower rides.
Volunteers from the Campbells Creek CFA will be manning the free sausage sizzle and an on-site coffee van will be serving free coffee.
Mt Alexander Hardware General Manager Brad Maltby said the timber and building supply store employ’s 35 local residents.
“We have a school based program running where secondary school kids come in from different schools to gain life experience and we employ a number of local university students.
“We pride ourselves on our service, our huge range of products and competitive prices,” Brad said.
“The expo is a great way to show everyone what the stores about and what they can do.”
The Mt Alexander Hardware Trade Expo will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 9am to 2pm at 125 Main Road Campbells Creek.
The first 120 visitors will receive a free show bag and there will be a range of promotions, giveaway’s and great deals, so head on down and grab yourself a bargain.
The Castlemaine Mail Junior Sports Star of the Week is talented local cricketer and keen Aussie Rules footballer Jamie Anderson.
Name: Jamie Anderson
Age: 9
School: Campbells Creek Primary School
How long have you been training for? Two years
Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? That I got to play for the C Grade cricket team and they won the game.
Who is an athlete you admire? I don’t really have one.
What are your sporting goals? To try improve more and keep up what I have learnt.
Do you play any other sports? Football
Any highlights from footy? Almost getting a goal.
Jamie wins $50 cash from our new Sports Star sponsors Dominos and can pick up his certificate and prize money from our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.
Do you know a sports star Under 16 deserving of recognition? Nominate them by emailing ldennis@midnews.com.au or calling 5472 1788.
