Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out Was Great Fun for The Whole Family

Sari Russo

HOSTED by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council the TYTO Parklands came alive last Saturday with eco-friendly activities, games, food and entertainment.

A special guest appearance was made by the 7th Brigade alongside Tasman and his team of friends Jack Sparrow, Hoopnosis, Circus with a Purpose and Carters Farm for a free day of fun and discovery.

Ariel The Little Mermaid was in a very special environment and waste area, Eco Cove. She made some new friends as she shared stories about how we can better look after her home under the sea. There were plenty of games at Eco Cove. There was Rubbish Ball and Ocean Litter Pick-up or the participants tested their mini waste-warriors fishing skills at Fiskdamm, a Swedish take on lucky dip.

Visitor could also go to Carters Farm Petting Zoo for some cuddles with furry friends or chill out under the trees and enjoy local favourite band, Obsession, while having a bite to eat from one of the food vendors, Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, Audrey’s Angels and Frosty Whip to name a few.

Educators United team were hands on in the kid’s craft corner assisting little ones with making fuzzy art flowers, wooden boats, scratch board mandalas and decorating TYTO tote bags. Adrenaline Games were back by popular demand with their gelsoft and laser tag games for the adventurous.

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Last Minute Call for Entries for 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards

HINCHINBROOK

SHIRE COUNCIL

COUNCIL invites artists from local, regional and national arenas to enter the 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards. TYTO Regional Art Gallery will be hosting the awards to inspire and create awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region.

Celebrating the best in current practices across several mediums, the awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work.

Artworks can be entered into the following sections:

• Painting (2D);

• Watercolour;

• Mixed Media;

• Digital Art;

• Works on Paper;

• Photography;

• Ceramics; and

• Sculptural Form.

All entries will be automatically entered into the following categories:

• Open Award;

• Local Artist Award (Hinchinbrook Shire residents only);

• People’s Choice Award; and

• Youth Award (For artists 18 years and under at the date of opening night).

Entries close tomorrow at 4.00pm Friday, June 30, 2023. All entrants are required to attend the Exhibition Opening Night on Friday, October 6 2023 or send a representative on their behalf. For further information or to download an Entry Form and Terms and Conditions, please visit the TYTO Regional Art Gallery website, Art Awards page, or phone 4776 4725.