To Dwell in Unity - November 2023
The first event to commemorate the anniversary was a talk by Dr Chris Berry at Ruth Faulkner Library on 29 November 2023 entitled ‘To Dwell in Unity’. Dr Berry looked at how the City of Belmont was formed and how local government has changed to become more than just ‘roads, rates and rubbish’.
Civic Dinner - December 2023
The City’s Civic Dinner in early December acknowledged a timeline of notable milestones in the City of Belmont’s past including the establishment of the first election for the Belmont Roads Board, the resident-led call for the first public pool “Clayden Aquatic Centre” in the City in 1971, and the groundbreaking for the iconic Belmont Hub in 2020.
125 Year Teddy Bear Picnic - January 2024
Ruth Faulkner Library hosted a 125 year celebratory Teddy Bear Picnic for our younger community members.
Let's Celebrate Belmont 125th Anniversary Party - April 2024
We celebrated all things City of Belmont at this free event featuring a range of live music, entertainment, food trucks, and carnival rides!