Over 230 young people whose ages ranged from three to fifteen attended the events over the four week period with many of the events sold out. Parents were encouraged to come along and join in, and their feedback has been extremely encouraging.

A highlight of the Kids Club was a “Walk on the Wildside”in the unique flora and fauna bushland setting of the Pearl Beach Crommelin Native Arboretum. Over 100 residents and visitors, including 50 young people, ages ranging from Tiny Tots to Teens were escorted in small groups by Arboretum volunteers on a walking treasure hunt along small trails to identify indigenous and botanical species in the unique setting which is home to birds, insects and reptiles, who fly, slither and crawl.

As a special surprise, renowned Reptile and Amphibian expert, Mr Hal Cogger, whose qualifications include, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Honory of Science from the University of Sydney, and Peter Street from WIRES presented a live demonstration and hands-on experience with a variety of reptiles including a python, blue tongued lizard and a turtle.

Feedback from the participants was extremely positive as many of the children, and their parents had never experienced the Arboretum, or encountered hands-on interaction with live reptiles.

We look forward to presenting more Kids Club activities in the future.

“Movie Extra” – Family Movie, children under ten years old
10am – 1130am Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Road – Bring a cushion

Entry by donation $5 – includes drinks & popcorn
Parent free, young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enqiries: 0413 453 338

Wednesday 4th January

“Hop to Disco Magic” – with Disco King Jamie Cartner
Children 3 – 15 years old, Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Road 10am – 1130am
Entry: $5 each, includes drinks & Popcorn
Parents free Enquiries: 0413 453 338

Wednesday 11th January

“Walk on the Wild Side” Crommelin Native Arboretum
10am – 12 noon

Walk on the wildside with inhabitants of the Arboretum who fly, crawl, and slither. Join a treasure hunt with our experts and enjoy the bush setting which is home to our native birds, insects and reptiles!

Entry $5 – includes refreshments; parent/guardian free. Younger children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Recommend that children wear covered shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant and a hat.

Parents free
Enquiries 4344 2319

Wednesday 18th January
“Summer by the Sea” – Art Workshop, Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Road
Children from 8 years old – Limited to 20 children, Entry: $10 each 10am – 12 noon
Includes art supplies and refreshments.
Parents free
Bookings Essential – 4344 2319

Tuesdays each week 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th January

“Kids Club Yoga” 11am – 1145am
Children 5 to 12 years old
$8 per child, parents free and should accompany young children
Refreshments and mats provided.

Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Road

Subject to consultation with Council, the restart for 2012 will be on Saturday 3 March at the Lagoon, meeting at the easement next to 65 Diamond Rd. I have proposed to Council that 4 people including a qualified poisoner, be assigned to North Coral Crescent to finish off the Bitou and the remaining Asparagus Fern (not that the job will be finished for ever). The survivors from North Coral Crescent will repair to the Lagoon for morning tea.

I have also registered as Coordinator for Clean Up Australia on Sunday 4 March and look forward to Bushcare support for this activity.

Stephen Parsons

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