Granny Smith Festival | 2017

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PROGRAM 9.00am - 8.30pm Eastwood Town Centre

SAT 21 OCTOBER 2017 For further information go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/grannysmithfestival or call 9952 8222

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Hello and welcome! to our famous Granny Smith Festival You’re in for some serious fun with free entertainment for the whole family, from sun up to sundown.

Get a taste of the world with our international food fair, great giveaways and bargains galore.

Kids will be in for a treat at this year’s event with stage entertainment from Sam Moran from “Play along with Sam”, Nay Nay from ABC kids, carnival rides on the oval and the new edition of ‘Kids Hub - Sustainable kids play’ in the grounds of Eastwood Public School.

Granny Smith Festival is a Waste Wise Event so come with your bottle to refill at our free water re-fill stations.

Take part in our ‘Waste Challenge’ to contribute to making our Granny Smith Festival a sustainable event and receive a free re-usable bottle or coffee mug for participating.

Make sure you stay (or come back) for the big Family Concert finale from 6.15pm on the Oval, where Junkyard Beats will perform followed by ‘The Voice’ finalist FASIKA and her big band when they take to the stage with their soulful brand of R’n’B and Jazz.

Then a mega Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky at 8.00pm.

Have a great day – join in the spirit and enjoy all the fun of the festival.

GRANNY SMITH HISTORY

Maria Ann Smith and her eldest son Thomas (courtesy of Alan Smith)

Maria Ann ‘Granny’ Smith was a local. She and her husband Thomas had a farm in Eastwood, near the Field of Mars.

It was here, in 1868 that she ‘accidentally’ grew the first Granny Smith apples, when some crab apple seeds sprouted in the compost heap, and she recognised them as a new kind of seedling. Today these tangy green apples are grown, eaten and enjoyed throughout the world.

Granny Smith would have been astonished!

GETTING THERE Last year, around 90,000 people came to the Festival. Parking is limited, so leave the car at home and catch a bus, train or the Shop Ryder free shuttle service.

Visit Trip Planner at www.transportnsw.info to organise your journey from start to finish or visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/gettingtogsf 2

Disability Drop Off Zone If you have a disability parking permit and require close access to the festival, use our Drop off Zone. Entry is on the corner of Shaftsbury Rd and Hillview Lane located on the map.

GRAND STREET PARADE The festivities kick off at 9.30am with a 2000 strong Grand Street Parade celebrating our vibrant and diverse community.

The streets of Eastwood are transformed into a swirling sea of colour and sound featuring some of the best marching bands, community floats, dancers and of course don’t forget to wave to Granny and our re-vamped Festival mascot ‘Sweetie Pie’ and float as they pass by! The best spot to view the parade is on Rowe Street so follow the purple parade route and grab your spot early. Thanks to Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club for supplying cash prizes for the best parade entries.

COUNCIL STALL

City of Ryde stall on Rowe Street (near the Trelawney Street Stage)

FREE PHOTO BOOTH - Get a FREE photo in our enchanted

orchard photo booth – there will be lots of props for you to strike a pose. Make sure you share your love of the Festival with the official event hashtag #WeLoveGSF.

GET A FREE JUICY GRANNY SMITH APPLE JUST FOR SHARING YOUR VISION ON OUR FUTURE DIRECTION Have Your Say on the future direction of the City of Ryde and help develop our Community Strategic Plan through an interactive activity and get a Granny Smith Apple!

GET EXPERT TIPS TO CONTROL WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN

With Spring in full swing, visit a Weed Awareness representative as they share their expert tips on how to control troublesome weeds in your garden.

FIND OUT WHAT OUR LIBRARIES HAVE ON OFFER

All you need to know about the library events, facilities and resources.

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GET SUSTAINABLE - Our Environment Team will share Council’s

environmental and sustainability programs.

REDEEM YOUR FREE REUSABLE GIFT IN THE WASTE CHALLENGE

Speak to an expert from our Waste and Rangers team to find S out how to book a free Household Clean Up, report illegal dumping and find out how you can help with the war on waste. 3

WHAT’S ON FOR KIDS AND YOUTH SAM MORAN

1.00pm OVAL STAGE

Sam Moran will bring his Nick Jnr TV show “Play Along with Sam” live to the stage as this years featured children’s entertainer. Sam will lead young attendees on a playful journey through music and movement.

CEDRIC IRVING’S MIGHTY JUGGLING SHOW

NAY NAY

12noon & 2.00pm OVAL STAGE

Nay Nay is a star of ABC Kids and the creator of the TV and YouTube Kids show Tinkertime. Join Nay Nay at this epic live show to sing songs, bust crazy dance moves and to tinker with ideas!

12.30pm PLAZA STAGE

Watch Cedric in his magnificent show in which he performs grand feats of strength and endurance. He will juggle cannon balls, tie is body into outlandish knots and as a finale, execute a daring 4 escape whilst shackled head to feet.

Carnival Rides Come along and enjoy the rides, there is something for everyone!

Ride Coupons are only $1 each or 24 for $20!

Activities in Eastwood public School

KIDS HUB SUSTAINABLE KIDS PLAY

A new addition to the festival this year is our free sustainable kids play area located in the grounds of Eastwood public school. Here kids will be able to engage in interactive play with a focus on sustainability and the environment.

INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RELAY GAME

9.00am 4.00pm

PAPER POT AND SEED SOWING WORKSHOP

“Race Against Time” in a fun and interactive environmental relay game where two teams race each other in an obstacle course picking Children will create their own newspaper pot and plant seeds with up rubbish, saving the wildlife and sorting easy to grow edibles to take home. recycling to a game show soundtrack.

INTERACTIVE NATURE-BASED GARDEN SPACE

CRAFT ACTIVITIES WITH REVERSE GARBAGE

Herbs, veggies, sensory plants, fairy glen, wooden tepee and natural ‘loose parts’ create a magical play area for imaginative construction and discovery.

Children can create their very own Granny Smith Festival bag and Sweetie Pie Toy using re-used and recycled material.

THE CORE APPLE JAM BLOCK PARTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT 2ON2 Open Battle and 1ON1 Battle Register for battles and talent quest by sending your details to lennyboi@gmail.com or 0410 627 138.

Check out dancekool.com for details.

AT EASTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL PRESENTED BY RYDE YOUTH COUNCIL

12noon 5.00pm

FREE LASER TAG Adrenaline fuelled fun!

Sign up in groups or on your own for 10 minutes and duck and dive behind inflatable barrierss while you try to shoot (orr avoid being shot by) the opposing team.

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Free Water Station Bring your own water bottle and fill up for free at the refill and bubbler station located next to the Oval Stage. You’ll also find bubbler and water bottle refill stations across the Festival site provided by Sydney Water. By reusing your own water bottle you’ll help reduce the estimated 5,000 plastic water bottles thrown away at the Festival.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE NORTHERn DISTRICT TIMES PLAZA STAGE 9.30am 10.00am 10.20am 10.30am 10.40am 10.50am 11.00am 11.20am

Kent Road Public School Performing Arts Groups DLD Performing Arts Centre Zonde Buddhist Temple Australia: Chinese Traditional Dance Multicultural Communities Council of NSW: Beautiful Fan, Taji Sword Zonde Buddhist Temple Australia: Chinese Traditional Dance Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society: Highlights from the Secret Garden Southern Star Performing Arts The Happy Salon Dance Group, Dundas Neighbourhood Centre

11.40am 12.00noon 12.15pm 12.30pm 1.10pm 1.40pm 2.00pm 2.15pm

Ceroc & Modern Jive Partner Dancing Inspire Bellydance Demonstration of Falun Gong Exercises Cedric Irving’s Mighty Juggling Show Island Style McMahon School of Irish Dancing Crestwood School of Dance Sydney Hills Garden Shire Chinese Folk Art

2.35pm 3.05pm 3.25pm 3.45pm 3.50pm 4.10pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 5.05pm

The Valley Voices Choir Differently Talented Musical Ensemble Dundas Chinese Folk Dancing Group Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Tzu Chi Foundation Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Urban Voices Choir Consulate-General of Japan: Music from Japan Amanda Thomas

Granny’s Golden Ticket Giveaway!

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Meet and greet Granny on the oval at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm to get a gift bag with Granny Smith Apples and you might be one of the lucky 10 to find a $250 travel voucher in your bag thanks to Helloworld Top Ryde City. *To the first 150 people per session.

TOP RYDE CITY

TOP RYDE CITY TRELAWNEY STREET STAGE 9.00am

Ryde City Concert Band

10.00am

Parade & Official Opening of the Festival

11.15am

Avenue D Performance Studio

11.30am

Riverside Girls High School

11.45am

Denistone East Public School Senior Guitar Ensemble

12.05pm

Announcement of Parade Winners

12.10pm

Denistone East Public School String Ensemble

12.20pm

Eastwood Public School Concert Band

12.50pm

Epping Public School Stage 3 Dance

12.55pm

Epping Public School Stage 2 Dance

1.00pm

Epping West Public School Dance Group

1.05pm

MGS Music Show Case

1.50pm

The Edge Dance Centre

2.15pm

Ryde Special Olympics Dance Group

2.30pm

Eastwood Public School Senior Strings

3.00pm

West Ryde Public School: Tarzan's Tree House

3.05pm

Creative Arts Studio: CAS in Oz

3.25pm

St Ives Public School Choir

3.45pm

St Ives Primary School Jazz Ballet

3.55pm

Centre Stage Academy

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MGS Music

Grace Fuller

Jordyn and Natalie

BIG APPLE SINGING STAGE

Meriton ROUNDABOUT STAGE 11.00am

Stu Tyrell

11.40am

Guy Dutton

12.30pm

Stu Tyrell

1.30pm

Guy Dutton

2.10pm

Grace Fuller

3.00pm

Guy Dutton

3.40pm

Jordyn and Natalie

11.00am -3.30pm THE BIG APPLE SINGING COMPETITION Here’s your chance to show off your singing talents on the big stage!

A karaoke competition with prizes to be won in two categories: Under 15s and 15 and Over.

Register in advance by emailing roseanna@rgmusic.com.au or register on the day from 11.45am, with finals from 2.30pm.

1st prize: $200 cash 2nd prize: $100 cash 3rd prize: $50 cash in each category Plus prize hampers from Ayam

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RMA Real Estate | Projects OVAL STAGE 10.30am 10.50am 11.10am

The Vibz Kids Castle Hill Pipe Band My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre 11.20am Ryde Gladesville Catholic Precinct Band 12.00noon Nay Nay 12.30pm The Rock'n Soul Choir 1.00pm Sam Moran 2.00pm Nay Nay 2.30pm Kent Rd Public School Band

JUNKYARD BEATS

Junkyard Beats will bring their renowned dynamic rhythm show to the festival this year. They will present a series of high-energy routines, transforming household items into musical instruments that create an electric atmosphere that makes you want to get up and move.

7.15pm

3.10pm 3.55pm 4.30pm 5.00pm

Youth Choir & Orchestra of Sydney Marist College Eastwood Concert Band Jdance Performance Ryde East Public School Performance Band

5.25pm

MucDubh

6.15pm

JUNKYARD BEATS

7.15pm

FASIKA

8.00pm

FIREWORKS

6.15pm

FASIKA

After placing third in the 2017 season of The Voice, soulful songstress Fasika and her big band bring a unique new show to the Festival stage. Influenced by Soul, Jazz, R’n’b and the power ballads from the 60’s to now, Festival headliner Fasika is sure to impress.

FIREWORKS 8.00pm

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To finish the day, enjoy a fireworks spectacular from 8.00pm.

CITY OF RYDE UPCOMING EVENTS For more information visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/events

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2017 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN RYDE PARK

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2018 AUSTRALIA DAY CONCERT AT NORTH RYDE COMMON

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W 2018 LUNAR NEW YEAR COOKING COMPETITION 2018 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

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2018 WEST RYDE EASTER PARADE AND FAIR

PROUD PLATINUM SPONSOR OF THE GRANNY SMITH FESTIVAL. Come down and see the friendly team at RMA Real Estate located within Eastwood Plaza.

9858 3777 151 Rowe Street, Eastwood NSW 2122 www.rmaeastwood.com RMA has established a reputable brand in Sydney with 3 offices - Sydney CBD, Chatswood and Eastwood (recently rebranded from LJ Hooker Eastwood).

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