Welcome to our Winter 2017 edition! Winter EditionIn this issue celebrate over 50,000 years of culture at Burramatta NAIDOC, visit Parramatta's Winterlight and check out our School Holiday Program which is bursting with fun activities to keep your children entertained in July. Also find out about our latest Sports Grants, as well as a very special event taking place at Roselea Community Centre.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE CITYKeep the Kids Busy these School Holidays!The winter school holidays are just around the corner and we have a huge range of FREE activities for your kids to jump right into! This July we celebrate all things bike! Kids can learn how to ride for the very first time and if you’re already a super cyclist why not try BMX or unicycling? Besides bike riding we have other activities to keep you entertained including tenpin bowling, golf, diving, netball and a whole lot more! WinterlightTest your moves on the Smoothfm Ice Rink, the largest open-air rink in Sydney or get the little ones onto the dedicated kid’s rink. Get right into the winter vibe with 2 for 1 Tuesdays where you can enjoy two for one deals between 11am and 4pm on ice skating tickets, amusement rides and food. Visit winterlight.com.au for tickets and more information. Opening night: Friday 30 June from 5pm Active Parramatta Program at NewingtonTerm 3 registrations for the Active Parramatta Program at Newington Community centre will open from Tuesday 13th June. Activites available include Yoga, Pilates, Circuit Training & Bootcamp and Zumba! NEW activites for Term 3 - Yogalates & Boxing ! Find a ClubThe City of Parramatta Local Government Area has a variety of sporting clubs and groups for the community to get involved with. From Netball and Hockey to Football and Cricket there are a number of sporting options available to you and your family. Please click here for this simple directory which will allow you to search for any club by its sport. Give Your Child the Best Start in LifeWe are inviting children aged 18 months to 4 years to participate in the City of Parramatta's program, encouraging active play and educating you and your child on how important physical activity is at an early age. Activate Inclusion Sports DayCouncil is proud to host Sport NSW’s next Active Inclusion day for kids with special needs at Roselea Community Centre on Friday 11 August. Active recreation and organised sport is a positive way to proactively address key learning situations in the most positive environment with adaptive equipment and experienced mentors who can assist with knowledge acquisition. Click here to register Burramatta NAIDOCCelebrate over 50,000 years of culture at Burramatta NAIDOC and discover why Our Languages Matter with special guest performances, family-friendly workshops, stargazing, delicious bush tucker, the Blak Markets and more! Saturday 8 July football4all in Winston Hillsfootball4all was established in 2008 to further develop the special needs football programs of Football NSW and create a support network for volunteers, coaches, parents and players involved in special needs football. This winter Winston Hills is hosting the program at Max Ruddock Reserve every Saturday morning from 1 July to 12 August. For more information contact Roxanne Chant on 0437 791 397 or roxannechant@lifestart.org.au Sports Ground Closure InformationCity of Parramatta provides up-to-date sports ground closure information in the local governmental area which is now available on Council’s website. This web page is updated only if, and when required as a result of changes due to wet weather or scheduled ground maintenance. Check the status of a sports ground during wet weather with the wet weather line or City of Parramatta’s website. Website: Please Click Here Sport and Recreation GrantsCity of Parramatta's Community Grants provides annual and quarterly funding opportunities for the Parramatta Local Government Area. The grants program aims to support eligible local not-for-profit community, recreation and sporting groups, clubs, organisations, services, social enterprises and in some cases, individuals. Community Spaces for HireSeeking a venue for a kids' party with its own playground, or two? Looking for a place for your dance recital that will accommodate all of your students, plus friends and family? City of Parramatta's Halls, Community Centres and Meeting Rooms provide a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to participate in a wide range of social, recreational and cultural activities. To receive a electronic copy of our community facilities guide or for any other enquiries in regards to the community facilities, please contact the booking office on the details provided below. City of Parramatta Booking Office |