Autumn Edition
Welcome to Autumn with the sounds, sights and tastes of Parramasala this weekend at Prince Alfred Square! Embrace the festivities and keep that momentum going by joining us at one of the many free and exciting activities being held this season such as the Family Fun Day in Telopea, new seniors Aqua Fit class and our popular school holidays program. Term 2 is also just around the corner with registrations opening soon for the Better Ageing and Active Parramatta Fitness Programs and Dolphins Swim School.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE CITY
School Holidays
The largest FREE school holiday program in NSW is back this Autumn! Get excited for some Ultimate Frisbee, or play lawn bowls like you’ve never seen before with Junior Jack Attack! Develop your sports skills too with AFL NSW/ACT, NRL, Soccer holiday clinics and much, much more!
Registrations open 9:30AM on Monday 30 March.
Dolphins Swim School
New bookings for Dolphins Swim School Term 2 open on Monday 30 March 2020 at Macarthur Girls High School in Parramatta and Epping Aquatic Centre.
The water is warm, teachers are great and you can use the NSW Active Kids Voucher. Come and join the award winning program!
Free Better Ageing Programs for Seniors
Say hello to the Active Parramatta Van’s newest program ‒ Better Ageing! Funded by Sport Australia, the aim of this initiative is to increase levels of physical activity among the over 55 population to improve overall health and wellbeing. Contact us to join the mailing list and be the first to find out about upcoming programs!
Better Ageing - Aqua Fit
Spots are still available for a FREE 4 week low impact water based program for seniors to improve mobility and circulation. Moderate mobility required for pool access.
Tuesdays | 17 March - 7 April | 10AM - 11AM | Epping Aquatic Centre
My Healthy Lunchbox
Join the Active Parramatta Van in a FREE 4-week interactive workshop consisting of information seminars followed by cooking demonstrations.
The aim of the program is to educate parents and guardians about setting up children with healthy eating habits, tips and tricks for packing a healthy lunchbox.
Tuesdays | 12 May - 2 June | 11.45AM - 12.45PM | Karabi Wentworthville
Women's Health Seminars: Weight Loss
Explore the topic of weight loss with the Active Parramatta Van! The FREE 4-week program is ideal for women who would like to educate themselves about healthy and sustainable weight loss.
Topics of discussion will include nutrition education, meal ideas, busting myths and handy tips!
Tuesdays | 9 - 30 June | 11.45AM - 12.30PM | Karabi Wentworthville
Fitness Program Early Bird Pricing in April
Registrations for the Active Parramatta Fitness program in Term 2 2020 open in April. Get healthy and fit and make friends in your community!
$60/term - early bird price in effect from 6 April 2020 - 17 April 2020
$70/term - general price in effect after 17 April 2020
The Term 2 Schedule will be released soon! Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and contact us here if you have any questions!
Representative Sports Grant
Apply now for a grant to help cover some costs associated with participating in an official sporting competition!
The funding pool has doubled to $20,000 and applicants are now eligible to receive up to 50% of participant expenses up to $1000 depending on whether it is a state, national or international competition.
New Subsidy Program
Calling all sport, fitness, and exercise professionals. Apply now for up to $800 for a subsidy in the area of fitness for older adults! The second round is open and closes at 4pm on 17 April 2020.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for professional development and expanding your clientele to include older adults!
Book a Court
Timbergetters Reserve in Winston Hills joins Binalong Park, Gallery Gardens, Caber Park and West Epping Park to the Tennis Book a Court system. You can now book the court by clicking the button below!
We will also have some improvement works to these tennis sites happening in the next couple of months so keep a look out on our Active Parramatta Facebook page for more information.
Heritage Walking Tours
Learn about Parramatta's rich cultural heritage through a number of walking tours run by the Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centre.
From world heritage wonders to the sites where the hidden histories of first contact in Parramatta unfolded, these tours are great for all ages and the whole family.
Click below to view what's on!
Gallery Gardens Park Upgrade
The playground and tennis facility at Gallery Gardens Park, Toongabbie is being upgraded! Improvements include but are not limited to new play equipment, fitness stations, tennis court resurfacings, and new picnic facilities. The second round of community consultation is planned for 28 March.
Parramatta parkrun
Parramatta parkrun is a free, inclusive, welcoming, community event coordinated entirely by volunteers that is held every Saturday morning at 8AM where you can walk, jog or run 5km, volunteer or just spectate and socialise.
Go4Fun Term 2
Go4Fun is a FREE 10 week program helping families become fitter, healthier and happier!
Get active as a family and learn practical healthy eating tips. Register now for Term 2 by calling 1800 780 900 or clicking the button below!
Open Court Sessions
You don't need to be good at tennis to play! Open Court Sessions are a new and great way to get out and meet new people, have a laugh, and play tennis at your skill level.
Just show up and your local tennis club will host the night. You don’t need any equipment or any tennis skills, just rock up and have a hit.
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
The grant program provides NSW sports clubs and councils the opportunity to acquire an AED package for their club or sports facility at a reduced cost.
Applications close at 5pm on 8 April.
Parramasala
Parramasala is set to return to Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Square from 13-15 March, with a weekend of food, music, culture, dance and art as Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Square is transformed into a hub of cross-cultural experiences.
Come along and enjoy free live music, cultural dance, mouth-watering multicultural fare, a kids eco village with free workshops and activities, free world movie screenings by the River, art installations and the iconic welcome parade which will feature a procession of more than 600 performers, drummers and musicians.
Family Fun Day in Telopea
Council is upgrading Sturt and Acacia parks in Telopea and the concept designs are now ready for you to see and comment on! Come along to Council’s Family Fun Day Event from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 21 March in Sturt Park to provide feedback in person and enjoy some fun activities, food and music with your neighbours!
You can also have your say by heading to oursay.org/cityofparramatta/sturtparkacaciaparks to see the designs and fill out a quick survey. Submissions close at 9am on Monday 6 April 2020. We are looking forward to receiving your feedback!
For further information about the project, please visit the project page at the link above, email placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9806 5311.
North Granville Community Facilities Masterplan
City of Parramatta Council invites your feedback to inform the concept design of the F.S. Garside playground, picnic facilities, dog park and new youth recreation area as part of the implementation of the Stage 1 North Granville Community Facilities MasterPlan.
Tell us what you would like to see as part of these upgrades. What are the current issues? What are your ideas for the new park amenities? You can provide your feedback by visiting https://oursay.org/cityofparramatta/northgranville. The consultation period closes on Thursday 26 March 2020.
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