Easter fun for the whole family

EASTER activities are bounding into Rokewood once again with the return of a free annual event from backers of the Golden Plains Wind Farm, WestWind Energy.

Taking place early next month, the event will be the third annual offering from the organisation, with engagement manager Matt Hustwaite saying it’ll be a fun way to connect with the community.

“It’s a great chance for locals and the wider community of Golden Plains to come together and have a casual fun day,” he said.

“We’ve got an easter egg hunt, some live music, food and drink, and lots of activities for the kids.

“Of course, we’re building the Golden Plains Wind Farm out there so it’s a nice, fun way to connect with our community.”

Other attractions include facepainting, a visit from the Easter Bunny, a jumping castle with live music from Ballarat-based band After Five and a barbecue provided by members of the Rokewood CFA.

The easter event will run from 11am to 2pm on Sunday, 2 April at the Rokewood Recreation Reserve.

Last year’s event saw more than 100 attendees, and Mr Hustwaite said he expects to see more people for the upcoming one.

“It’s nice with our events that we’re seeing more people come from a bit further afield in the Shire so it’s lovely to be bringing people into Rokewood as well,” he said.

“We actually had even more people at our last Christmas party a few months ago than what we had at our Easter event.”

To register, visit bit.ly/42ekc5t.

WestWind Energy also offers regular community grants and has donated to Rokewood Primary School.

The Golden Plains Wind Farm is expected to have 228 turbines on more than 16,000 hectares around Rokewood once construction is finished.