The New Woodend Star Circulation of 3500 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.
AN INITIATIVE OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF WOODEND
Come out of the cold for some actionpacked, creative fun!
What are your children looking forward to doing most on Sunday 27 July? Learning a creative new dance or joining in a bit of West African inspired drumming? Trying out the basics in mini tramp, web rope and aerial circus skills? Perhaps they would like to plant a seed, build a nest, help create a giant pond mural – or a beautiful, bizarre cardboard garden? It’s all on offer from 10am to 3pm at Buffalo Stadium! As well as hands-on workshops that cater for toddlers to tweens, the addition of a marquee to the Stadium will see performances run across three lively stages, including: • Silly story-telling and musical mischief making with award winning children’s author and musician Craig Smith of The Wonky Donkey fame • Two magical ‘black light’ puppet shows by Dream Puppets • Stunning tricks and not-so-awkward audience interaction with masterful magician Adam Laurance in Adam’s Amazing Magic Show • Improvised dance acts by a troupe of seven performers from Travel Art Dance Company • Didgeridoo and story-telling by indigenous musician and artist Ron Murray • Rhythm, rhyme and ridiculousness with local musician David Juriansz And look out for two pint-sized riders sitting atop life-sized-ish camel puppets, as they rove around the festival – plus The New Woodend Star • July 2014
there’ll be food stalls, balloon twisting, the schools’ ‘Sea of Stars’ mural and the big CFA truck to climb! Festival co-founder, Gemma Rayner says the event will provide families with ‘a little bit of sparkle’ in the middle of winter. “We live in such a vibrant community, with a fabulous calendar of events of all sorts,” Ms Rayner said. “But, until now, there’s been nothing like this – a big, arts-focused festival aimed squarely at children and families,” she said. The Woodend Children's Festival is a non-profit community event coordinated by a committee of volunteers – with many more helping on the day. While the headline act, Craig Smith, is from New Zealand, most of the program comprises local talent, with many artists based in the Macedon Ranges or Melbourne. The event is funded by several government agencies, local businesses and community supporters. Craig Smith’s specific performances are sponsored by Trentham & Districts Community Bank® Branch and Goldfields Library Corporation. Several local primary schools are also getting involved, with students weaving a ‘Sea of Stars’ to adorn the walls at Buffalo Stadium on the day. Tickets to the festival are $12. Jump online now at www.woodendchildrensfestival.com.au for full program details and to pre-purchase tickets for guaranteed and fast-tracked entry. Submitted by Kate O’Connor, Woodend Children’s Festival
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