Movie Night connects families

THE free Buninyong Community Movie Night is back at De Soza Park this Saturday evening, screening Sonic the Hedgehog.

An initiative of the RoadNats’ sponsors and organisers, the annual family open-air cinema event will run from 5.30pm to 10pm, aiming to generate further community spirit and Buninyong village pride, and encourage resident networking.

Buninyong Primary School’s 600 children were part of the film selection process, voting to screen 2020’s Sonic release from a list of eight titles.

Grade 6 student, Annabel said gatherings like the Movie Night make young people “feel part of the community.

“I’m looking forward to spending some time with my family,” she said.

“I think kids will enjoy the movie because they prefer cartoons, and I’m looking forward to coming down to watch the cycling and see what’s possible.”

Principal Bernie Conlan appreciated the organisers asking the children for their viewing preferences.

“It’s much more likely then that they’ll come along if they’ve played a role in selecting a movie, and a movie that they’ll like, rather than what the adults think they might like,” he said.

“It’s great for the kids to be involved in the Road Nationals, seeing as it’s such a big event.”

Also offering food trucks for dinner, and live music, the facilitators are working to ensure the event is COVID-safe.

Arrive early with picnic gear to secure a viewing spot and enjoy the early entertainment, before the movie begins at 7.30pm.

Wandering around Buninyong, you may also notice scattered red bikes filled with flowerpots. One is right out the front of De Soza Park.

These displays are a collaboration between the Friends of Buninyong Botanic Gardens and Buninyong Primary School in celebration of the RoadNats.