Anglesea Primary School’s annual Village Fair returns

MORE than 3,000 people are expected to attend Anglesea Primary School’s annual Village Fair later this month, helping the school raise much-needed funds to upgrade its indoor and outdoor gym and basketball spaces.

Clare Valentine, a member of the event’s organising committee, said the Village Fair promised a fun day for both the school community and the broader community, for just a gold coin donation on entry.

“If you’re looking for a big family day out to raise money for a little school, this is a great way to get involved with the community and enjoy yourself.

“We’re trying to have as much variety as possible on offer: we’ve got stalls, we’ve got music and entertainment, we’ve got delicious food.

“The bar will be open all afternoon and we’ve got lots of fantastic rides for everyone. Most of our rides this year are for all ages, which is great, so not so many height restrictions and age restrictions.”

Both the popular animal farm and a dedicated sensory space, allowing attendees to escape the hustle and bustle of the event, will be making their return, as will the fair’s popular Makers & Growers stalls.

Students from Anglesea Primary School will form part of the entertainment for the day, performing a talent show, as will the Anglesea Rock Choir, while attendees will be able to participate in a silent auction and raffle.

For those unable to attend the fair, raffle tickets can also be purchased online, enabling the wider community to support the school’s fundraising efforts and go into the draw to win a variety of prizes, including a seven-night stay near Glenelg river, a single fin GOMEZ surfboard valued at $1,600 and a La Grecque dinner voucher and Moshulu Estate wine pack.

 

 

The raffle will be drawn on April 3.

“We certainly want to make some improvements to both the indoor and outdoor court spaces, whether it’s lighting, seating, storage, the court’s surfaces, better rings,” Ms Valentine said.

She cited “fewer skinned knees” as one of the “fantastic outcomes” expected from the upgrades, if the school is able to raise the necessary funds.

These improvements, she said, would benefit both local students and the broader community, as the school’s gym and basketball spaces are increasingly used by other community groups and clubs.

This year’s fair will be held on March 29 at the primary school’s Camp Road site between 3pm and 7.30pm.

Traditionally held over the Labour Day long weekend, extreme weather saw last year’s Village Fair postponed twice, with the ultimate success of the event’s final date encouraging the organising committee to continue experimenting with the timing of its annual fundraiser.

The fair is a smoke and dog-free event.

For more information, contact the organising committee via email at [email protected], or to purchase a raffle ticket, head to trybooking.com/events/landing/1368893