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Australia Day Coffs Harbour 2014

By Alison

Here’s a quick review of what you can do with your family this Australia Day, Sunday 26th January in Coffs Harbour:

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COME CELEBRATE 2014 AUSTRALIA DAY IN COFFS HARBOUR!

Where: North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Coffs Harbour

Starts: 10am – 2pm on Sunday 26 January 2014

8 REASONS TO COME & JOIN IN THE FUN…..

Flag Raising – Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.
FREE Activities for Kids:

*Debra Lee KIDZ BIZ Concert continues to entertain the young and young at heart. Kidz Biz is a cool interactive children’s concept. This gimmick-free specialist kid’s show allows kids of all ages to ‘get in and have a go’, laugh, play and basically have a fantastic time!
*Girl Guides Aussie Games – egg and spoon race, sack race, water sponge throwing (at human target – lots of fun; kids love it!) Aussie gumboot throwing; ballistas; craft: making Australian bush musical instruments e.g. lagerphone, barcoo dog; Bell Tent on display.
*The Smiley’s Characters Concert – performing popular action songs and musical games on the kids stage.
*Balloon Artist – have fun with different designs, shapes, sizes, colours.
*Coffs Harbour Library Storytelling – kids will love joining in with the wonder of these popular sessions.
*Children’s Face painting – local artist Trudy Smith and talented daughter team up to present iconic Aussie Day logos and favourite children’s designs.

3. Young Writer’s Competition – Listen to talented local kids recite patriotic winning creations.

4. Art by Trudy Smith ‘BODY ART’ – 2014 Australia Day will be a ‘Festival of Colour’ surrounded by creative entertainment and family celebrations offering body art in its many and varied forms. For members of the public it will be nothing short of phenomenal to watch the human canvas take shape during this family event. Be present to purchase tickets for a raffled prize of a ‘take home’ canvas version of the body art.

5. Deblea TOP SHELF has established themselves with their carefully crafted selection of classic, rock & modern hits. Known for their energy and interaction with their audiences, their philosophy is simple “playing good, upbeat music to lift people’s spirits”.

6. Julie Ross Dancers – Local talented students of Julie Ross Dance Studio performing bright Jazz routines.

7. Rafiki African Drumming Band – sounds from the African nation of Burundian presented by the well established Coffs Harbour performers, who will capture the crowd with a range of rhythmic songs.

8. Coffs Coast Pipes & Drums – Opening with traditional Scottish sounds from this long-established local group.

For more information visit Council’s website at: www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

{Information taken from the Coffs Connect website}

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