Child’s play for story time day

SMYTHESDALE’S Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility is set to become a haven of childish whimsy and imagination as part of a storybook entertainment event later this month.

The event has been organised by the town’s four community coordinators, one of whom, Lin Hocking-Turnbull said it’s all about giving kids a fun day out.

“It’ll be like a birthday party almost where kids can dress up, there’ll be games, and we’ve got people coming in to read them stories,” she said.

“We’ll have costumes available as well for the kids who don’t bring any so they can all get involved.”

Alice, the titular character from Alice in Wonderland, will be among the storybook characters making an appearance to read kids books like That’s Not My Tiger, My Furry Pooh Book, and Peppa Goes Swimming.

The children’s event is being put on as part of a $5000 funding pool given to the volunteer coordinators by the municipality for a three-year period of initiatives.

Ms Hocking-Turnbull said the day will be held by the community for the community following direct consultation.

“We do a questionnaire at the start of our three-year period for people to tell us what they want,” she said.

“Things they wanted were more community events, especially for kids.”

The event will run from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 30 July with entry at $5 for an individual child or $10 for families.

Bookings are essential for catering and can be done by calling Ms Hocking-Turnbull on 0448 527 123.