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NEWS

Still fun even when it’s cold

SURROUNDED by picturesque natural bush land and spread over five acres, KidsTown features fully fenced play spaces, giant slides, train rides, mazes, café, and undercover areas for play, picnics and barbeques for this winter school holidays. Designed to entertain, stimulate, and educate children through play, children and parents alike will delight in the creative, imaginative and, most of all, safe play available to children of all ages and all abilities, providing fun even when it is cold. For the first week of the school holidays up until Sunday, July 3, the Fun Fair will still be operating from 12 noon till late for families to enjoy some next level rides and fun outdoors. Tickets can be purchased upon entry to the fair which is located next to the facility.

HOLIDAY FUN... Stay connected this school holidays at KidsTown. Photo: Supplied.

Save the date for Thursday, July 7 as Know Your Roots Inc will be hosting a free ‘Big Corroboree’ event on Daishes Paddock that will run from 6pm to 9pm and includes a large communal fire, live music, food and craft stalls and weaving. Open from dawn to dusk every day, KidsTown is the perfect spot for some family fun and a catch up with friends. Entry is a gold coin per person and please note the Dig In Café hours are

Experts to speak at cyber security event BUSI NESS owners are invited to a special business networking breakfast b ei ng ho s te d by t he S heppa r ton Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday, July 12. Join the Chamber, along with nbn and local IT companies Next Office Tech, Viatek, and Optus Business Centre Vic Regional North, where you will learn about the top 10 trends in Cyber Security in 2022 from local experts. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the services they each

10am to 3pm and the Miniature train rides will be operating from 10.30am to 2pm throughout the holidays. For more information and to view pictures of the facility head to their website info@kidstown.org.au KidsTown is located at 7287 Midland Highway, Mooroopna. Don’t let the cooler weather keep you indoors, head to KidsTown for some excitement and keep active and connected these school holidays.

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provide and how they could help your business this year. Places are free for Chamber members or $35 for non-members. Tickets are limited so be sure to book now. Doors will open at 7am for a 7.30am start at the Carrington, 505 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. If your business requires more than two tickets, please get in touch on 0407 503 886 or info@sheppartonchamber. com.au WHAT’S ON... These school holidays GV Libraries are offering a huge range of craft activities from all local branches, including the mobile library and online resources. Photo: Supplied.

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T H E S E s c ho ol hol id ay s , G ou lbu r n Valley Libraries have a great variety of free ‘Marvellous Makers’ craft sessions. From macramé to paper folding, there is something on offer for everyone. To celebrate NAIDOC Week, July 3-10, there will be craft activities, colouring and more. Collect an activity program at your local library or visit www.gvlibraries.com/ au/holidays for the full holiday program. #TakeHome craft packs are back! A GV Libraries spokesperson said each pack includes four different crafts, including two NAIDOC Week activities, as well as templates and instructions. “These activities are great for all ages and can easily be made by younger children with some help from a grown up. Templates will also be available to download and print on our website,” they said.

“We also have a very special 'Meet up with the Mobile Library’ series of visits scheduled during the holidays. Bring a picnic blanket, a jacket and some snacks and join Andre at the mobile library to make pom pom poppers and a floating ball toy.” "Visit our website and you will also find #StayAtHome Storytime videos that each have a craft activity to download, as well as access to many other great resources such as Storybox Library, Kanopy Kids, BusyCode, BorrowBox, LxOTE Online for Kids, and so much more,” the spokesperson said. The popular Rhyme and Story Times will continue throughout the holidays. All locations, times and dates can be found in the activity program. Call GV Libraries on 1300 374 765 or visit their website www.gvlibraries.com.au for more.


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