SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2021
Autumn EDITION
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IN THIS GUIDE
GUIDE LEGEND
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BOLD BADGES
MARTIAL ARTS CAMP
6
PIRATE AND SHIPWRECK TRAILS
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ROVING RANGERS WILD KIDS FUN
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The Strand Waterpark Presented by The Choi Kwang Do Master Academy Presented by Townsville Maritime Museum Ltd. Presented by Billabong Sanctuary
UNLIMITED MINI GOLF & JUMPING CASTLE PLAY Presented by Townsville Mini Golf
ROLLER SKATING Presented by Sk8way
SKI BISCUIT TUBING RIDES
Presented by Horseshoe Bay Water Sports Magnetic Island
COME AND PLAY WITH CLAY
Presented by Stella’s Creative Pottery Classes
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KIDS DIY DAYS & BIG DAYS OUT!
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SHELLIMALS 10
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE SHED
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NOW IS THE TIME KIDS ON TOUR
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FOOTY IN THE PARK
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MY FIRST GALLERY
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SURFACE GRAFFITI WORKSHOP
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FREE SAND ART WORKS
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KIDS WOODWORKING
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY INFLATABLES
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PUBLIC SPEAKING PREP FOR COMPETITIONS
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CREATE & SKATE NIGHTS
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Presented by Pinnacles Gallery
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Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Presented by Fairfield Shopping Centre Presented by Inflatable Kingdom
YOUNG FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS Presented by Forensii
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY AQUATIC FUN DAY 13 Presented by Townsville Sailing Club Inc.
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CREATIONS FOR ALL AGES Presented by Laughter of Life
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLIMBING CLASSES 9
A DAY AT THE SHED
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TENNIS 2 WEEK HOLIDAY CLINIC
INTRO TO AERIAL ARTS
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Presented by Hot Rock Adventure Centre Presented by Tennis Townsville
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Presented by Shed 3 Presented by Shed 3
Presented by North Townsville Community Hub Presented by Shed 3
Presented by Queensland Youth Connections
Presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Presented by Life Skills Queensland
Presented by Speakeze Presented by Shed 3
GIRLS ONLY CRICKET COLOUR BLAST 18 Presented by Queensland Cricket
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FOAM PRINTING WORKSHOP
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Presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
COUPON 19
WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION PACKED GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. With so many low-cost and no-cost activities on offer, Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Townsville City Council has endeavoured to include activities that assist in the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs, young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. These activities aim to remove barriers and provide social opportunities for all children, with the purpose of building capacity and inclusion within the Townsville community. All events are drug and alcohol free. Activities are FREE unless otherwise specified. All event information has been provided by event/activity providers and Townsville City Council is not responsible for any error in the information received from those providers. Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present – and all future generations.
GUIDE LEGEND E Early Childhood (0-5yrs) P Primary School (5-12yrs) Y Youth (12-18yrs) A All ages
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MARTIAL ARTS CAMP P
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PRESENTED BY THE CHOI KWANG DO MASTER ACADEMY The costs include one physical training session. Please BYO uniform or you can buy one on arrival. Specific group classes available for: 3-6 years, 5-7 years, 8-12 years, 12-17 years, adults, beginner and or family. WHEN 26 MARCH
17 APRIL - EXCEPT SUNDAY
9:30am – 6pm WHERE CKD Building 741 Riverway Drive, Thuringowa Central COST $50 BOOKINGS Required 07 47 739 794 info@ckdmac.com.au THE STRAND WATERPARK
calendly.com/ckdmac/30-minute-meet
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PIRATE AND SHIPWRECK TRAILS P
ROVING RANGERS WILD KIDS FUN E
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UNLIMITED MINI GOLF & JUMPING CASTLE PLAY A
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM LTD. At the Maritime Museum of Townsville we have two family activities just waiting for you! Follow the Pirate Trail to learn what pirate life was really like. Or follow the Shipwreck Trail to find our models of famous sunken ships.
PRESENTED BY BILLABONG SANCTUARY Easter School Holidays - kids get wild! Starting at 9:15am with koalas being fed. Join in our Roving Rangers Program between 10:30am and 12pm and meet all your favourites for hands-on interactions – crocodiles, pythons, lizards, wombats, dingoes.
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE MINI GOLF
WHEN
WHEN
WHERE 17-19 Kings Road West End Townsville 4810
1 - 18 APRIL
2 - 18 APRIL
9:30am – 2pm
9:15am – 12pm
WHERE 42-68 Palmer Street South Townsville
WHERE 11 Country Road, Nome 4816
COST $5 Child, $10 Family
COST $27 child entry, Activity is free
BOOKINGS Not Required 07 47 215 251 info@tmml.org.au tmml.org.au
BOOKINGS Not Required 0418 776 280 rangers@billabongsanctuary.com.au billabongsantuary.com.au/purchase-tickets
Unlimited Mini Golf Play (18 Hole Course) and Jumping Castle Play.
WHEN 2-3 APRIL
4-7 APRIL
9am – 9pm
9am – 5pm
COST $13 Adults, $11 Students, $9 Child, $5 Jumping Castle BOOKINGS Not required 07 47 713 999 georgiestownsville@gmail.com townsvilleminigolf.com.au
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ROLLER SKATING
SKI BISCUIT TUBING RIDES E
A PRESENTED BY SK8WAY Join in the fun and discover new adventures at Sk8way Townsville! An indoor roller skating rink we are fully air-conditioned and have a cafe. WHEN 3&8 APRIL
4 APRIL
6 APRIL
7 APRIL
10am – 12pm
1pm – 4pm
10am – 12pm &1pm – 3pm
1pm – 3pm
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PRESENTED BY HORSESHOE BAY WATER SPORTS MAGNETIC ISLAND Awesome family fun tubing rides at Horseshoe Bay Water Sports Magnetic Island. Minimum 2 people and maximum of 4 people per ride. Dependant on weather conditions. WHEN
WHEN
3 -30 APRIL
5-9 APRIL
9am – 4pm
Monday - Friday: 10am – 11:30am
WHERE 1A Pacific Drive Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island Queensland 4819
COST $14 Entry, $4 Skate Hire
COST $15 - $25 per person
BOOKINGS Not Required
BOOKINGS Required
dutymgr@sk8way.com.au sk8way.com.au
P PRESENTED BY STELLA’S CREATIVE POTTERY CLASSES Have fun playing with clay to produce animal figures, pottery bowls, decorative tiles, and other fun pottery objects. Booking made by phone. Difficult wheelchair access due to steps.
WHERE Unit 3/72-88 Hervey Range Road, Condon QLD 4815
07 47 554 422
COME AND PLAY WITH CLAY
0490 816 419 hsbwatersports@gmail.com facebook.com/horseshoebaywatersports
12-16 APRIL
WHERE Cleveland Terrace. North Ward Townsville 4810 COST $15 lessons, $5 materials BOOKINGS Required - made by phone. 0499 077 510 stella.thompson-wheway@hotmail.com facebook.com/Stellas-Creative-PotteryClasses-212808558906911
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLIMBING CLASSES P PRESENTED BY HOT ROCK ADVENTURE CENTRE Kids climbing classes introduce new/existing customers to the basics of climbing in a safe and controlled environment. Extremely fun and active with instructors giving heaps of great advice. Slack lining included in classes as a great warm-up or finisher. WHEN 6-9 APRIL
12-16 APRIL
1:30pm – 3pm WHERE 17 Madden Street, Aitkenvale QLD 4814 COST $20 BOOKINGS Required 07 47 251 451 admin@hotrockadventure.com.au hotrockadventure.com.au
THE STRAND WATERPARK
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TENNIS 2 WEEK HOLIDAY CLINIC P
BOLD BADGES A
PRESENTED BY TENNIS TOWNSVILLE A great way to fill the holidays with exercise and fun! 4-16 years and all abilities welcome. The little ones enjoy the junior clinic, technique and ball skills, older children enjoy coaching and game play. Supervision supports are requested for those having specials needs.
PRESENTED BY PINNACLES GALLERY Make a statement with your own custom badge! Head down to Pinnacles Gallery and design a Bold Badge to wear on your shirt or bag. All materials will be provided so you just need to get creative! What do you have to say? No bookings required, but COVID capacity restrictions are in place.
WHEN
WHEN
6-9 APRIL
12-16 APRIL
8:30am – 11:30am
13-16 APRIL
10am – 12pm
WHERE 20 Burke Street, North Ward 4810
WHERE Pinnacles Gallery
COST $45
COST FREE
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Not Required, attendance is on a first come, first serve basis.
0407 186 153 tennis@tennistowsnville.org tennistownsville.org
07 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
SHELLIMALS A PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY Head down to the Gallery and make your very own animal out of sea shells! With all materials provided, all you need is your imagination to create your ‘Shellimal’. Mouse, dog, dragon, the possibilities are endless! What will you create? WHEN 6-9 APRIL
10am – 12pm WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery COST FREE BOOKINGS Not Required - but COVID capacity restrictions are in place. Attendance is on a first come, first serve basis. 07 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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RIVERWAY PONTOON
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NOW IS THE TIME KIDS ON TOUR E
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PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS Umbrella is presenting free, hands-on art making activities that encourage children to reflect on climate change and the environment. ‘NOW IS THE TIME Kids on Tour’ is a free QAGOMA Touring program available to regional Queensland communities. Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian and all visitors must comply with Umbrella’s COVID-safe directives. WHEN 6-9 APRIL
10-11 APRIL
9am – 5pm
9am – 1pm
WHERE 408 Flinders Street, Townsville City 4810 COST FREE BOOKINGS Not Required 07 47 727 109 daniel@umbrella.org.au umbrella.org.au
MY FIRST GALLERY E PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Join Umbrella’s arts experience for children 3- 5yrs. We’ll be reading stories, talking about the artworks in the Mudpickers exhibition, and making artistic muddy textures (without the mess)! Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian and all visitors must comply with Umbrella’s COVID-safe directives.
WHEN 6 APRIL 9:30am – 10:3am WHERE 408 Flinders Street. Townsville City 4810 COST $10 BOOKINGS Required Bookings close 5 April. 07 47 727 109 daniel@umbrella.org.au umbrella.org.au
FREE SAND ART WORKS E
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PRESENTED BY FAIRFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE Join us at Fairfield Central Shopping Centre for FREE school holiday fun! Your child can create their very own, unique, sand art masterpiece to take home these school holidays. WHEN 7-10 APRIL
14-17 APRIL
10am – 1pm WHERE 2-30 Lakeside Drive, Idalia QLD 4811 COST FREE BOOKINGS Required 0404 621 535 becc@lancingroup.com.au fairfieldcentral.com.au
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY INFLATABLES
YOUNG FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS Y
A PRESENTED BY INFLATABLE KINGDOM
Get out of the house and discover new adventures for kids of all ages! All can join the fun at Inflatable Kingdom, check website for times and bookings.
WHEN 7, 9, 11, 12, & 14 APRIL
10 APRIL
9am – 12pm
1pm – 4pm
WHERE Unit 3/72-88 Hervey Range Road, Condon QLD 4815 COST $12 – 5 years and under $18 – 6+ years BOOKINGS Required 07 47 554 422 dutymgr@sk8way.com.au inflatablekingdom.com.au
PRESENTED BY FORENSII Are you planning a career in Psychology? Law? Policing? Then you’ll be interested in The Young Forensic Investigators, a course specially designed for senior school students (Years 11 & 12) wanting to learn about the psychology of criminal investigations. WHEN 7 & 14 APRIL 1pm – 3:30pm WHERE Online COST $50 BOOKINGS Required
SCHOOL HOLIDAY AQUATIC FUN DAY P
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE SAILING CLUB INC. Ensure you are sun and stinger protected, bring your hat and wet shoes if you have some. If you wish you can wear a jacket or wetsuit. Attendees must be water confident. WHEN 7 APRIL 9am - 3pm WHERE 3 Mariners Drive, Townsville, 4810 COST $75 BOOKINGS Required 07 47 721 105
0468 608 958
townsvillesailingclub@gmail.com
smoston@forensii.com
townsvillesailing.com.au
forensii.thinkific.com/courses/Easter2021
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CREATIONS FOR ALL AGES P
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PRESENTED BY LAUGHTER OF LIFE Come along to our creations class, learn how to make earrings, necklace, badge or hair clip out of Polymer clay. Light lunch and refreshments provided along with your beautiful creations. Families can make matching sets or individual masterpieces. WHEN 7 & 14 APRIL 10.30am - 1pm
A DAY AT THE SHED P
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PRESENTED BY SHED 3 A Day at The Shed will give you an awesome day out to experience Art, Music and Circus, learn new skills and have a whole lot of fun. Bring afternoon tea and a water bottle and we’ll provide the rest
WHEN WHERE 7 & 14 APRIL 12pm – 4pm 15 Oonoonba Road, Idalia
WHERE 280 Flinders Street, Townsville City 4810
COST
COST $13
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required 0400 696 060 Admin@lifeoflaughter.com.au www.facebook.com/ lifeoflaughteronthefarm/
$38.50
0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
INTRO TO AERIAL ARTS P
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PRESENTED BY SHED 3
Introduction to Aerial Arts will give you an opportunity to explore the foundations of Silks, Trapeze and Lyra at Cajam Circus.
WHEN 8 & 15 APRIL 4pm – 6pm
WHERE 15 Oonoonba Road, Idalia
COST $33 BOOKINGS Required 0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
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KIDS DIY DAYS & BIG DAYS OUT! E
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PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB Kids DIY Days - Building wooden boxes.Northern Beaches residents only. • Rollingstone – DIY Days, 8 April • Notch – DIY Days, 9 April • Notch – Big Days Out!, 12 April • Bushland Beach - 14 April • Big Crystal Creek - 16 April Visit Notch Facebook public group. Parental supervision/assistance requested during events. WHEN 8-9 APRIL
12, 14 & 16 APRIL
10am – 12pm WHERE Various locations across Northern Beaches COST FREE BOOKINGS Required 0747 516 511 admin@notch.org.au notch.org.au
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE SHED
FOOTY IN THE PARK P
PRESENTED BY SHED 3
Hang out at Shed 3 and do some art, play music or try out some circus. Help build a GIANT Manta Ray with Straw No More. $5 entry includes one free sausage sizzle. Drinks for sale.
WHEN 9 & 16 APRIL 5pm – 8 pm
WHERE 15 Oonoonba Road, Idalia
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PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND YOUTH CONNECTIONS FREE EVENT! Come on down and join us for fun, footy workshops, drills and a game of touch. There will be giveaways. National Youth Week is all about celebrating you. WHEN 17 APRIL 9am - 11am
COST
WHERE Depot Park
$5
159 Bamford Lane, Kirwan 4817
BOOKINGS Required
COST FREE
0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
BOOKINGS Not Required 0401 872 297 admin@qldyouth.org
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SURFACE GRAFFITI WORKSHOP P
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KIDS WOODWORKING P
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PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS Join Umbrella and local artist Lisa Ashcroft to create an abstract and colourful canvas piece, using watercolours, acrylics, oils and various surface patterns. Adult guardians are not required. All visitors must comply with Umbrella’s COVID-safe directives.
PRESENTED BY LIFE SKILLS QUEENSLAND Kids woodworking workshops are a hands-on and fun activity. The workshops are designed to give kids a taste of woodworking and using tools, while maintaining a high level of safety. A parent/guardian/support worker is required to stay for the duration of the workshop. Enclosed shoes are a must.
WHEN
WHEN
11 APRIL 10:30am – 12pm WHERE 408 Flinders Street, Townsville City 4810 COST $40 BOOKINGS Required - Bookings close 5pm Friday 9 April 07 47 727 109 daniel@umbrella.org.au umbrella.org.au
12 APRIL
16 APRIL
1pm – 3pm
9am – 11am
WHERE 8 Horwood Street, Currajong, QLD 4812 COST $49 BOOKINGS Required 0401 388 978 sales@lifeskillsqueensland.com.au lifeskillsqueensland.com.au
PUBLIC SPEAKING PREP FOR COMPETITIONS Y PRESENTED BY SPEAKEZE This class focuses on the skill of public speaking. Students will learn speech structure, speech delivery and the tips and tricks of public speaking. They will practice impromptu’s and develop a short speech for possible competition use. WHEN 14 APRIL 9am – 3pm WHERE Pimlico High School 55-77 Fulham Road, Pimlico COST $39 BOOKINGS Required 0447 011 483 info@speakeze.com speakeze.com.au
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TOWNSVILLE CITY LIBRARY
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CREATE & SKATE NIGHTS
CREATE & SKATE NIGHTS
CREATE & SKATE NIGHTS
PRESENTED BY SHED 3
PRESENTED BY SHED 3
PRESENTED BY SHED 3
WHEN
WHEN
WHEN
A
Be Kind and Shed 3 have teamed up to deliver these workshops. We’ll work with you to design artwork and put it onto a skate deck. We provide all materials, including the skateboard, or you can bring your own.
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Be Kind and Shed 3 have teamed up to deliver these workshops. We’ll work with you to design artwork and put it onto a skate deck. We provide all materials, including the skateboard, or you can bring your own.
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Be Kind and Shed 3 have teamed up to deliver these workshops. We’ll work with you to design artwork and put it onto a skate deck. We provide all materials, including the skateboard, or you can bring your own.
15 APRIL
16 APRIL
17 APRIL
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
5 pm - 8 pm
2 pm - 5 pm
WHERE
WHERE
Social Lane, opposite Stockland in Westpac carpark
15 Oonoonba Road, Idalia
COST
Free
Free
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
Free
BOOKINGS Required 0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
COST
0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
WHERE
Murray Skate Park
COST
0408 635 998 info@shed3.com.au shed3.com.au
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GIRLS ONLY CRICKET COLOUR BLAST P
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FOAM PRINTING WORKSHOP P
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND CRICKET Girls aged 5-16 will have a heap of fun with a full day cricket extravaganza! Get bright by designing a team jersey, make new friends, play cricket, have a swim and some dinner Enter code: TSVColour21 to make cost $10!
PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS Join Umbrella and local artist Ann Bartholomeusz to print your own artworks. Children 6-9yrs will cut and create colourful, textured images and backgrounds with foam sheets. Adult guardians are not required.
WHEN
WHEN
17 APRIL
17 APRIL
2pm – 8pm
10am – 11am
WHERE Riverway Oval
WHERE 408 Flinders Street, Townsville 4810
COST $10
COST $38
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
0466 795 648 antony.stewart@qldcricket.com.au playcricket.com.au
Bookings close Thursday 15 April. 07 47 727 109 daniel@umbrella.org.au umbrella.org.au
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ACTIVITY COUPON
2 FOR $30 STUDENT RETURNS* 2 - 18 APRIL 7am – 10pm
1300 MAGGIE (1300 624 443) infoqld@sealink.com.au sealinkqld.com.au *Australian student ID’s must be presented, and parent or guardian will need to accompany children aged 12 and younger.
DAILY SUNRISE SAVER: HALF PRICE ON ADULT AND CHILD RETURNS AT 6.30AM 6 - 18 APRIL 6:30am
1300 MAGGIE (1300 624 443) infoqld@sealink.com.au sealinkqld.com.au
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