Holbrook fair highlights greater future
7 OCTOBER 2014
An animatronic baby dinosaur, exploding balloons and the natural treasures of Woomargama National Park will be on show for the Simply Greater Future Fair and Markets to be hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) from 9.30am Sunday 12 October at the Ten Mile Creek Gardens and Shire Hall. Winnie, the life-like animatronic 2.25 metre-tall baby dinosaur from the Australian Museum, will join the exploding hydrogen balloons of Questacon's comical Spectacular Science and a free guided bus tour of nearby Woomargama National Park, as well as 30 stalls displaying and selling regional produce, crafts and organic food. Kids can enjoy face-painting and yummy cakes from Woomargama Pre-school, grab a Fire and Rescue NSW show bag, or explore CSU's science and sustainability exhibition, and chat about university studies with CSU staff. The fair is part of the 'Our Place' project commenced by Holbrook residents in 2013 to address local issues around living sustainably and protecting the natural environment.
Media Note:
Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Dr John Raffferty, or call him on Sunday 12 October on 0418 978 247.
The Simply Greater Future Fair and Markets is supported by Charles Sturt University, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Greater Hume Shire Council, Holbrook Landcare Network, and Holbrook Community Markets. Fliers are available at JAGs Café and space is still available for stallholders, especially food stalls.
Other family activities include:
- Taking part in Questacon's hands-on experiments and the Australian Museum's sustainability exhibition.
- Getting independent advice on household renewable energy options from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.
- Learning more about the Holbrook Landcare Network.
- Discovering Greater Hume Shire's Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre.
- Taking a ride on Holbrook's famous miniature railway, and, Live music entertainment from 96.7FM 2GHR Greater Hume Radio.
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