Outdoor movie to bring town together

IT’S time to pop some popcorn, head down to the Linton Recreation Reserve, and get comfy on a picnic rug for the town’s outdoor movie night.

Hosted by the Linton Progress Association, the event is set for Saturday, 1 April at 6.30pm and president Craig Walker said their aim is to engage the community by offering something different for local people.

“What better way to do that than getting everyone together for a chat during dinner, and putting on a movie afterwards?” he said.

“Everyone can grab their camp chairs or picnic rugs, sit and have tea, and watch the movie.”

Showbiz Cinemas will be bringing along a large blow-up screen and showing family film, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile from 7.30pm.

“We’re looking to get families involved with what’s going on in Linton, and hopefully from there, we can get the community closer together, and run a few more events,” Mr Walker said.

“We encourage families, big or small, or even elderly couples to come along and have a great night. Depending on the success of this year, it could become an annual, or six-monthly event.”

People can attend by gold coin donation which will go back to the Linton Progress Association as a not-for-profit, and fund community projects like the Linton Pantry.

Food will be available on site, with the Progress Association cooking hot dogs and the Linton Takeaway providing fish and chip packs.

Pizzas can be purchased from the Railway Hotel and brought down to the oval, and drinks will be available at bar prices from the Linton Cricket Club.