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Save on Holidays, Activities and Spending with an RAA Membership

RAA is SA’s most trusted when it comes to automotive support and insurance but did you know that the card in your wallet can also save you money? There’s nothing like the peace of mind that having an RAA membership gives you. Knowing that if you ever do have car trouble, a quick call to the RAA will get you back on the road as soon as possible. You may not have realised that having an RAA card also entitles you to a wealth of benefits and deals throughout SA and beyond. RAA is taking the next step to show South Australians that they keep our lives moving in all kinds of ways – not just on the road, but at home and on holidays! Has the beginning of summer got you in the mood for a trip? Whether you’re heading to the Barossa or to the Bahamas… You can book your holidays with RAA Travel. You can also save money on experience packages all over Australia such as accommodation, car hires and theme parks. Looking to save around the home too? An RAA card also means discounted pest control, cooling, carpet cleaning, energy and more! Goodlife will even give you 15% off a gym membership. Plus, use your card to save on activities these School Holidays on some of your favourite SA venues including Adelaide Zoo, Tree Climb, Event Cinemas and Adelaide Oval. The myRAA app makes it easier than ever to access the latest savings. Available for both Apple and Android smartphones, you can search the latest member offers, get notified of one-time deals and easily enter competitions. Plus, it comes with a digital membership card. We have picked just a handful of ways that your RAA can save you money.  STAY AND SAVE Luxe Glamping at Big 4 Blue Lake Holiday Park – Mt Gambier Member Price from $190 per night Non-Member Price from $200 per night Imagine waking up with your nearest and dearest to the sounds of the ocean, birds singing in the trees or gazing into the stars above. We pitch and pack away your Bell Tent at your chosen location…leaving you to just turn up and enjoy. Discovery Holiday Parks – Lake Bonney Member Price from $23 per night Non-Member Price from $25 per night Perfectly positioned next to Barmera’s magnificent Lake Bonney, Discovery Parks Lake Bonney is great for those who love lakeside living and water sports. Experience the huge range of family-friendly water sports in the freshwater lake at the front door of your caravan park – swimming, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, jet skiing, boating and fishing. EXPLORE AND SAVE Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise Member Price from $211 per person Non-Member Price from $233 per person Departing daily from Cairns, this luxury 29m catamaran designed for the thrill of diving and snorkelling, is ready to whisk you away for a day of fun and adventure on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Skippers Canyon Gentle White Water Rafting, Queenstown NZ Member Price from $175 per person Non-Member Price from $185 per person The Skippers Canyon Gentle Raft Adventure offers an exciting family expedition catering for children as young as 3! Get onboard the bus from Queenstown and head off on a scenic drive out to Skippers Canyon. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium & Legoland Discovery Centre Entry Member Price from $42 per person Non-Member Price from $75 per person Enjoy the best of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre with the Melbourne Big Ticket.Your kids can step into the world of LEGOLAND and explore the exciting LEGO-themed rides, the replicas of local and global landmarks made out of millions of LEGO bricks in MINILAND, the 5 LEGO build and play areas. Spend and save with RAA Adelaide Festival RAA members get 10% off tickets to selected Adelaide Festival shows. Plus, you can show your RAA card at the opening night concert in Elder Park to get 10% off drinks too! Adelaide Oval tours RAA members get a 15% discount on Adelaide Oval Stadium Tours. BOUNCE Inc RAA members can save on passes everyday at Bounce Inc with the following offers; Save up to 18% on single passes Monday to Friday* Save $7.90 on Awesome Foursome tickets during weekends and school holidays^ CIBO Free coffee upgrade per day at any CIBO Espresso store. Simply head into any CIBO Espresso store and scan your RAA member card or eCard to receive your free coffee upgrade. The Beachhouse RAA members get 15% off all packages, time cards and credits* at The Beachouse. Plus, save 10% on birthday party ride packages! Tree Climb RAA members save 15% on all bookings at TreeClimb Scoffed Cooking School RAA members get 25% off when purchasing two or more Scoffed Cooking School classes Adelaide Zoo RAA members get 10% off at Adelaide Zoo ZONE bowling Buy one game of bowling and get a second game free. For more deals and discounts – head to raa.com.au @raaofsa

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December 18, 2019

Giving Back: A Major Initiative by MumKIND – Make a Direct Impact this Christmas

In between the annoyance of not being able to find that favourite blouse amongst all the others or needing to pop down to Ikea to buy more storage for an ever-growing shoe collection, we often forget how truly lucky we are. There are thousands of women in South Australia who are facing a range of adverse circumstances whilst raising young children – be it domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, generational poverty and / or homelessness, with just the clothes on their back. Often it’s the same for the children who have never owned anything new, or age-appropriate, let alone suitable for school. Clothing provides practical benefits of course, but clothing also serves us in other ways; it’s an extension of our personality. Expression through fashion is a luxury. MumKIND are launching their major ‘Get Changed’ initiative and are seeking donations of high quality women’s, men’s & children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Further to this, they are seeking partnerships with fashion wholesalers and retailers, and people who work in the fashion industry for donations of end-of-season stock. We need to donate mindfully. The sale of high quality clothing in charity shops is an important revenue source for many charities; with this income, we can support the most marginalised people in our society. These shops are run by volunteers and rely on high-quality donations. MumKIND are welcoming anything from winter coats, dresses, jumpers, skirts, pants, jeans, hats, boots, summer dresses, trousers, shorts and sandals – and even special occasion items like evening dresses and dinner suits. Want to make a direct impact? There are over 30 + drop off points in SA, so check their website for the one that is closest to you and GET INVOLVED! mumkind.com.au

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December 17, 2019

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… KIND MINDS

In a world-wide first, South Australian owned and operated legal firm Cavalier Legal has today launched an initiative leading up to Christmas to teach kids about the effects and prevention of bullying and cyberbullying using an online Advent Calendar. The initiative, called Kind Minds, is an online platform created to find innovative ways to teach kids to be more aware and vigilant about bullying and cyberbullying. Cavalier Legal Principal Solicitor and Kindminds.com founder Carmine Alvaro, said: “Simply by accessing the website www.kindminds.com.au every day in December and clicking on the corresponding date on the advent calendar, children will uncover a brief fact or suggestion about bullying and cyberbullying and how to deal with it.” Users of the website will then be able to spin a virtual wheel for a chance to win one of over 25 prizes on offer each of the 24 days of the Advent Calendar. Mr Alvaro said: “The purpose of the initiative was to find a new and fun way to get kids to want to learn more about bullying and cyberbullying, why it is happening, and how to prevent it. “There are already some great resources available, both online and at schools, and so this is simply a way to incentivise them to learn more about the issues and why they should use those resources.” The brief facts and suggestions offered in the calendar range from explaining what bullying and cyberbullying may look like, offering “Bullying Hacks” being ideas on how to deal with bullying if it is occurring and providing links to other online resources which offer support to kids dealing with these issues. The website is currently being promoted and offered to students of select schools around the state including Salisbury High School and Christian Brothers College but anyone can access it. Mr Alvaro said: “For this introductory year, all of the prizes have been donated by Cavalier Legal. However, we hope that with the success of this year’s initiative we can grow the idea and that next year we will have more companies willing to donate prizes and be a part of the initiative, so that in-turn more kids will also be incentivised to log on.” Prizes include vouchers to use at Amazon and Dymocks, as well as monthly subscriptions for Spotify and Apple Music. On Christmas eve, if all of the days leading up to that date on the calendar have been completed by the user, they will also have the chance to win a $100 gift voucher to use at the Beachouse in Glenelg. Mr Alvaro said: “There are so many kids and parents who are dealing day-by-day with how devastating bullying can be, as well as its long-term effects. “Lately, we have heard quite a lot about the changing and strengthening of laws surrounding bullying, and cyberbullying in particular, to keep up with modern technologies. Following the tragic suicide death of 14-year-old Amy “Dolly” Everett in January 2018 due to cyberbullying, there was a call for review of South Australian anti-bullying laws last year. However, the Statutes Amendment (Bullying) Bill 2017, introduced into the South Australian Legislative Council in late September 2017, remains unimplemented by South Australia’s parliament. “It is clearly an issue that our government bodies and the legal industry take seriously and hopefully the appropriate action for its prevention continues to be discussed.” “Kind Minds offers a way to take a step back and allow kids to be more engaged and aware about these important issues and how to prevent it from occurring from a young age, while also incorporating the spirit of Christmas and the excitement of winning a prize.” @kindmindskindminds.com.au#kindminds

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December 16, 2019

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN SORTED WITH THE NEW ADELAIDE OVAL KIDS TRAIL

Make your kiddos dreams come true with a new opportunity to peak behind the scenes extending further than the usual oval green! See the iconic stadium in a whole new way on this action-packed tour with the Adelaide Oval Ambassadors. Follow the trail with interactive activities along the way, which will have the kids thinking and walking in the footsteps of famous sporting heroes. Experience all aspects of cricket and football games at Adelaide Oval, where you’ll get the chance to be the coach, part of the media, a commentator and even a scoreboard operator! A fun day out for the whole family, with plenty of photo opps along the way, this tour will have both kids and parents learning and laughing.  Every child will receive an Adelaide Oval souvenir and activity booklet at the end of the tour. Tours run on select dates throughout December and January. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential. $20 for adults, $15 for children (aged 5-15) and $60 for a family (2 adults, 2 children). A really great experience for all ages!  For more information visit Adelaide Oval 

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December 14, 2019

REVIEW: FROZEN 2 @PALACE NOVA

Review: Frozen 2 By Kate Younie  The long (long) wait is over. The cinema is dotted with blue sparkles, long plaits and anticipation. My Miss Grace is a little to old (apparently) for the dressing up (well in public anyway), but is still excited to know what Anna and Elsa are up to in the magical world of Arendelle. And what song she can sing over (and over) for the next few years. The plot at first seems simple. The town of Arendelle is lost of its water, fire and wind. Elsa is called to the mysterious enchanted forest; a place her father forbid her to go as a child. The pull is strong; Elsa believes the answers to saving her village are there. Elsa and the trusty gang of Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven the reindeer travel into the mist-filled woods. Their journey is adventure packed and action filled. Elsa’s powers grow as she learns about her family’s past; the sisters learn what truly led to their parents demise. Then the sequel gets a little more complex than the original, and a bit darker. There are questions that don’t get answered but sometimes that’s not the point right? It’s magic RIGHT? And the music helps to explain the tricky bits. And the sad bits. But the ending is superb; full of colour, hope and happiness – it has all the feels of the original. Elsa proves again to be super brave and heroine like, and there is no doubting the girl has style. Like lots of style. Olaf is again his magnificent mischievous self. He gets the most laughs. Kristoff still loves Anna. And it is destined that they will all live happily ever after. At the end, all the little Anna and Elsas in the audience clapped and cheered, sighing in relief that all is well. My Miss Grace was happy and humming out of the cinema, all inspired by Queen Elsa. And now waiting (and waiting) in anticipation for the next movie. Film: Frozen 2 Rating: PG Run Time: 103 Minutes Showing: Palace Nova Cinemas, Prospect and Eastend Kate Younie @Big_little_words

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December 14, 2019

A LOCAL ADELAIDE TOY STORY!

Many of our first memories of desires can be pinned down to an experience in a toy store. Whether it was pleading your mum for some Sea Monkeys or your first Bratz Doll, there was nothing like the excitement of walking through aisles of unattainable toys and writing your next Christmas wish list. The newly renovated Toyworld in Myer Centre Adelaide is any children’s dream…. Parents approach with caution and prepare to be inundated with a vast array of options to spoil your little ones. Toyworld is a locally owned business carrying the largest offering of toys, games, puzzles and indoor activities of any business is SA. Toyworld owner, Claire Modra, agrees that even from an adults perspective it’s hard not to get excited upon stepping foot into this toy wonderland where you are instantly surrounded with the biggest, broadest, most colorful range of products for all ages and sizes. We chat to Claire to find out more about what it takes to own a business and juggle three children: What did you do before owning Toyworld? I was a primary school teacher. What sparked the idea? It was six years ago and I was coming to the end of my maternity leave with our first child. My husband knew I wanted to stay at home and raise our family myself, and he also knew that Simon was looking for a change of scenery, so he came up with the idea of us being business partners. It was a huge risk, and totally uncharted territory for all three of us, but we dove in head first. We were incredibly lucky to inherit a team of staff who guided us through the first crazy Christmas! What was your favourite toy growing up? Definitely LEGO. And I never went to sleep without a bed full of teddy bears. Who helps out with the business? What family members are involved? Simon my brother-in-law does all of the operational side of things, and works full time in the store. Trav my husband keeps an eye on the finances, and I potter around with the bookkeeping, marketing, HR, and any community/charity work that we can get involved with. What’s it like to own a toy store and have three kids? How do you juggle everything? It’s hectic, and messy, and most of the time I feel like I’m dropping the balls rather than juggling them! There are lots of late nights and busy days, but I try and stay relaxed. When I get uptight about the messy house, or the 118 unread emails, the kids feed off my anxiety and it all becomes harder. Do your kids get to test out a lot of the toys? Not as many as they’d like! If I want to showcase something on social media, I’ll bring home a sample for them to muck around with, and we often end up adopting the broken and damaged stock, as I can’t bear to throw it out. Our backyard is like a shelter for unwanted and wonky toys. Favourite product/toy that you have in-store right now? I’m a big fan of the simple things – valuable play happens when the child is doing more than the toy! Open-ended toys are always going to inspire more authentic engagement and light up the imagination. Another firm favourite is games (old school games). We are huge advocates for putting away the devices and connecting in a fun and real way. Regularly playing card games and board games with our kids is incredibly important to how we operate as a family. How many products does your store have? Oh gosh, it’s hard to keep up. Probably four or five thousand! Check out Toyworld’s extensive range: toyworld.com.au@toyworldadelaide

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December 13, 2019

EAT, SHOP, TREAT, REPEAT ON KING WILLIAM ROAD

KING WILLIAM ROAD The new King William Road development is done and dusted! There is now ample space to enjoy the village lifestyle. Take some time for some alfresco food and wine or go for a stroll through the home and fashion boutiques. We have put together some of our favourite King William Road locations for you to shop, eat and TREAT yourself: SHOP Buck and Baa Button Shorts, Heyday Store, $34.00 Izipizi Reading glasses, Flourish, $50.00 Milligram Agenda Diary, Dymocks, $44.95 Pretty Brave Sandals, Hunter & Harper, $51.95 August Playsuit, Oscar and Willow, $49.95 Frankie Mag, Extra Newsagency, $10.95 Bassike Muscle Tank, Denim Iniquity, $100 EAT 50SIXONE 50SIXONE is an assault on the senses with an incredible selection of savoury and sweet treats! Famous for their OTT Freak Shakes and all day breakfasts until 4pm. @50sixone 50sixone.com.au 144A King William Rd Plant B Life Health conscious but time poor? Let Plant B Life do the work for you with their nourishing plant based meals to takeaway. They also offer cooking experiences! @plantblife plantblife.com.au 1/96 King William Rd Nido Bar Nido is a neighbourhood restaurant that’s all about hand-made pasta and grilled meats. They also have a delicious aperitivo bar to whet your palette. @nidobarpasta nidobarpasta.com.au 2/160 King William Rd Samurai Teppanyaki House A traditional Teppanyaki dining experience, serving quality freshly cooked meals and offering large Japanese beer and Sake selections. @samuraiteppanyakihouse samuraiteppan.com.au 116 King William Rd Joybird Not your average chicken shop! Joybird offers full dine-in table service or takeaway and an amazing wine list putting a twist on nostalgic favourites and creating new classics that are finger lickin good! @_joybird Joybird.com.au 1/164 King William Rd TREAT Swiss Wellness Enjoy a range of natural health and beauty treatments such as facials, body massages, waxing, threading and more. Voted Best Organic Spa Experience in South Australia by Qantas Inside Traveller. @swisswellnessdayspa swisswellness.com.au 125 King William Rd Bode Hair Specialising in blonde, Bode are a hairdresser you can trust to do your colour! Offering cutting, styling, colour and treatments. @bodehair bodehairlounge.com.au 2/151-153 King William Rd All-time Massage Offering a range of massage services that include the options of a health fund rebate on remedial massage. They also offer pregnancy massages, hot stone therapy, cupping and more! @alltimemassage 92/94 King William Rd Medi Pedi Combining the knowledge and skills of podiatry with the indulgent experience of beauty therapy, MediPedi is a first of its kind concept in Adelaide. @medipediclinics Medipediclinics.com.au 1/151 King William Rd kingwilliamroad.com.au @kingwilliamroad

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December 5, 2019

OUR TOP TIPS ‘N’ PICKS FOR FESTIVE AT FLINDERS

The holiday season is almost here, and Festive at Flinders on Saturday, 14 December is the perfect event to get the entire family into that holiday mood. The team at Flinders University has put together a program so fun-filled it’s hard to get your head around, but don’t panic, we’ve decided to give you a helping hand! Here are our four top tips for fun at Festive at Flinders. Start early! Whether you’re old or young at heart, there’s something special about The Grinch, and Festive at Flinders is kicking off the fun with a special screening from 3pm. There’s also be roving performers adding a spark of magic to Flinders Plaza, Get some goodies packed with goodness. Celebrate the sustainability of slow fashion and slow gifts at Flinders Christmas Markets. Do your part for the planet and support local artists and vendors by choosing gorgeous clothes and gifts that have been created with as many local products as possible. Feed your fun. If your tummy is rumbling, Flinders Food Trucks are trundling! You’ll have the chance to nibble your way through an incredible selection of tasty treats, with plenty of healthy vegan and vegetarian options. Get your groove on. Your eyes will sparkle, your ears will tingle and your feet will be tapping all night as Festive at Flinders lines up some amazing artists. Enjoy the fusion of ancient traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance, song and storytelling by award-winning group Yellaka, followed by the uplifting sounds of the Tutti Arts Choir. Get up and dance to Adelaide’s premier samba bands, dancers and drummers; Jambu Loco, Sambatuka and Las Chicas Bomba. Discover why Aria-award-winning musician Peter Combe is an Adelaide favourite and absolute legend, then get ready for your jaw to drop at the incredible skills of renowned cabaret artist Ali McGregor, before the big guy in red shows up to wish everyone a merry Christmas. Festive at Flinders is going to be an incredible event, and the perfect kick-start for an amazing holiday season. Don’t miss it, from 3pm Saturday, 14 December at Flinders Bedford Park. Event details 3.00pm – Movie: The Grinch (2018) and roving performances 4.35pm – Yellaka 5.05pm – Acknowledgment of country 5.15pm – Tutti Arts Choir 6.00pm – Jambu Loco 6.55pm – Peter Combe 7.50pm – Ali McGregor’s JAZZAMATAZZ! 8.35pm – Father Christmas events.flinders.edu.au/events/festive-at-flinders

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December 5, 2019

ISSUE 13 OUT NOW!

This is easily my favourite time of year… Summer + Christmas = happiness. I am a Christmas tragic, so I love carols (Drummer Boy is my fav), making Christmas pudding in a cloth (thank you grandma Tilley), eating Christmas pudding (with ice-cream + brandy sauce), visiting the Christmas Tree Farm, reading Christmas books to the kids and drinking Egg Nog (or Christmas milk, as the kids call it). This issue we chat to the wonderfully talented Tiff Manuell, whose art embodies this magical time of year, with bright colours and a truly happy summery vibe, we also get the low down from Rebecca Morse on what it was like letting her eldest daughter Gracie out of her sight, travelling overseas solo for the first time, plus we get the perfect Christmas day ice cream cake recipe from the talented kitchen whiz, Annabel Bower. Enjoy your SUMMER school holidays and having the freedom to “not do anything” ! Be kind, be safe and enjoy this magical time of the year. X CC  READ HERE 

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December 5, 2019

GIFTS FOR EVERYONE @TOYWORLD THIS CHRISTMAS

Locally owned and operated with a huge range of educational, eco friendly and sensory toys to support your child’s growing needs. We pride ourselves on offering outstanding customer service with love from our family to yours. Make Me Iconic, Wooden Tea Set, $59.99 Melissa & Doug, Wooden Sushi set, $49.99 Carpool Karaoke The Mic, $89.99 Hape, Cook and Serve Set, $39.99 Lego, Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie, $129.99 Lego, Architecture Statue Of Liberty, $149.99 Teebee, Play Storage Container $44.99 Playmobil, GhostBusters set, $119.99 IS Gift, wooden push along dinosaur, $14.99 Djeco, Animambo player, $29.99 Gruffalo, Plush toy, $34.99 Make Me Iconic, Wooden Ute, $79.99 Trunki, Ride On Suitcase, $89.99 Jellycat, Avocado, $49.99 Minilano, Doll, $59.99 Fantastic Planet, Wooden Pencils, $19.99 Floss & Rock, Magic Water Colour-in Cards, $24.99 Magformers, Inspire 14 Set, $39.99 Tender Leaf Toys, Garden Set, $89.99 Trybike, 3 Wheel Adaptable, $$199.99 Kid Made Modern, Rock Star Jewellery Kit, $29.99 Plan Toys, Victorian Wooden Dollhouse, $449.99 Wooderful Life, Aquatic Music Box, $79.99 Bluey, Large Plush Toy, $39.99 Hug A Planet, Globe $ Myer Centre Adelaide – Level 2 8410 8000 Gepps X Home HQ, 750 Main N Rd, Gepps Cross SA 8262 2460 @toyworldadelaide toyworld.com.au

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December 4, 2019

RACE TO THE RESCUE – PAW PATROL LIVE IS RETURNING TO ADELAIDE

Nickelodeon, TEG Life Like Touring and VStar Entertainment Group today announced that the hugely popular PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” will be returning to Australia in April and May 2020. Based on the hit animated TV series on Nick Jr. produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups back to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure where they come to the rescue when Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race. Following its sold-out inaugural tour of Australia in 2017, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” will commence its 2020 tour in Newcastle on April 26, before making its way to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and concluding in Sydney on May 30. There will be limited performances per city, on family-friendly Saturdays (except for Newcastle which will occur on Sunday). Pre-sale tickets for PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” will be available via Telstra PlusTM from 9.00am (local) Thursday 5 December 2019, before the general public on-sale at 9.00am (local), Tuesday 10 December 2019 from Ticketek. Featuring a cast of everybody’s favourite PAW Patrol characters, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” shows that “no job is too big, no pup is too small”, and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork. The show engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage along with their vehicles and packs. “We are thrilled to partner with VStar Entertainment Group and TEG Life Like Touring to bring PAW Patrol Live! back to families in Australia. This unique stage production promises adventure at every turn, as the audience works together to help our heroic pups save the day,” said Thomas Kingsley, for Nickelodeon, Director, Global Location Based Experiences “PAW Patrol is one of our most beloved shows with smaller children. It is a format that offers both learning and fun. The pups’ abilities and experiences resonate with so many children around the world which helps audiences identify with them. We know that children and parents alike will love experiencing their favourite pups back on stage in Australia,” says Jacqui Caruana, Director, Location Based Experiences for Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand. The show runs for one hour and twenty minutes (including two acts and an interval) and features up-tempo music and a clever script that is a good introduction to live theatre for children. Classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech LED video wall visually transports audiences to Adventure Bay and other TV Series locations. ADELAIDE, Entertainment Centre Saturday 23 May 2020 Show times: 10.00am and 1.00pm Tickets Available here 

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December 3, 2019

STIRLING FRINGE IS RETURNING FOR ANOTHER FAMILY AFFAIR

The Stirling Fringe is back for its 4th year with a brand-new venue. Bamboozled Productions is proud to be bringing back the Stirling Fringe for 2020, which will feature fabulous performers from around the world, interstate and of course locally. The boutique event is once again bringing the excitement of the fringe to the tranquil Adelaide hills from the 21st of February to the 1st of March 2020. The Stirling Lawns will again be the hub, with the 100-seat tent venue, and outside stage and of course bars and food trucks. the Stirling Fringe is also very excited to have the Stirling Community Theatre as one of its venues for the first weekend. Next Year’s Stirling Fringe will feature 60 shows from 42 different companies. There will be 7,500 tickets available and a number of shows exclusive to the event. A whole host of genres will be on show next year including, theatre, cabaret, comedy, magic, circus, and family entertainment; there’s something for everyone Louise Clarke Director of Bamboozled Productions says “we are thrilled to be returning the energy and excitement of the fringe to the Adelaide Hills with a curated program of superb shows.” “The best part is we can experience all the thrills of the Fringe in a relaxed setting in the beautiful leafy Stirling while punters kick back with A Prancing PonyBeer or an Adelaide Hills wine.” Of course, another advantage of the Stirling fringe is the hills are always cooler and both venues are air-conditioned!” The event kicks off with a bang with the famous opening night party. Proceedings will start at the Stirling lawns with the free, family-friendly event. Then at 9:30pm the ticketed Variety Gala will begin in the Stirling Community Theatre, showcasing some of the highlights of the festival. Another big attraction is the bar on the Stirling Lawns, it’s the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the event with world-class drinks from the Adelaide Hills region, food trucks and an open-air stage featuring a rotating schedule of free entertainment. During the week, there are 2:30pm shows each day, catered towards those who may not want to see shows at night but still want to experience the best of the festival. These shows include theatre piece I’ll Tell You This For Nothing-My Mother The War Hero and “Jazzin cheek” music performance, Bessie-Billie-Dinah-Empress, Lady& Queen of the Blues. The Stirling Fringe is proud to offer a wide range of family shows, with matinees and after school shows also being a big part of the program. Children’s shows include Talking Dogs and Mr. Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show, Big Tops and Tiny Tots Circus Showand ‘utterly bonkers’ Kids’Directors Cut, amongst many others. stirlingfringe.com.au

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November 28, 2019

KIDDO’S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and here at Kiddo Mag we have been busy little elves putting together a list of the very best of Christmas Adelaide has to offer. Share the magic of Christmas with your little people at one of the many pageants. Capture their joy with Santa and be able to treasure the memory for a lifetime. See their faces light up at the many Christmas light displays from Lobethal to the West End Brewery. And join together as a family and jingle-all-the-way at a local carols. You will be full of Christmas cheer come December 25th if you take full advantage of all the merry events Adelaide has to offer this Christmas season.  SEE SANTA  Magic Cave, David Jones Adelaide Saturday November 9th to Tuesday December 24th Santa’s Wonderland, Adelaide Showground Friday December 6th to Tuesday December 24th Santa, Burnside Village Sunday 24th of November to Tuesday December 24th Santaland, Myer Centre Adelaide From Saturday 9th November to Tuesday 24th December Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Saturday 2nd of November to Tuesday December 24th PAGEANTS Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Stirling Sunday 1st of December 4pm Stick around for the twilight Spring Fair on the Stirling Oval. Lobethal Pageant Night, Lobethal Monday 23rd of December 7:30pm LIGHTS  Lobethal Lights Sunday 8th of December to Sunday 29th of December Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Christmas Lights and Festive Nights  Saturday 30th of November to TBC West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Monday 25th of November to Wednesday 1st of January Westminster School Christmas Lights, Marion Friday 13th of December to Friday 20th of December CAROLS Carols by Candlelight, Elder Park Adelaide Saturday 7th of December 5pm Carols in the Park, Mount Barker Saturday 7th of December 5pm Civic Park Carols, Modbury Sunday 15th of December 4pm Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Saturday November 30th 6pm Lobethal Lights On Ceremony, Lobethal Sunday 8th of December 6pm Carols in the Park, Hazelwood Park Sunday 1st of December 4:30pm Campbelltown Christmas Carols, Thorndon Park Sunday 8th of December 4:30pm Seaside Carols, Semaphore Sunday 15th of December 12:00pm Carols at Kingswood Oval, Mitcham Saturday 30th of November 5pm

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November 28, 2019

OVER 19,000 SA CHILDREN LEARNT HOW TO SPEAK ROBOT THIS YEAR!

Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly has today announced key outcomes of her ‘Learn to Speak Robot’ Commissioner’s Digital Challenge. Participation was robust with an estimated 19,026 South Australian children completing the Challenge in its inaugural year. This figure represents 217 public and independent schools and 31 public libraries around the State, and equates to approximately one third of primary and combined schools. Of these, 27% of the overall number of participants came from regional schools with 23% from South Australia’s remote area schools. The vast majority of schools are expected to register for the Challenge again in 2020 with positive feedback received from students who participated (see a selection of children’s testimonials below). Adelaide’s Thorndon Park Primary School were chosen as recipients of the major digital reward – a new school website donated by project supporters EWS – when one of their students had this to say about their experience: “Although I wasn’t that interested in things like coding at first, experimenting with Grok and Code.org has made me insanely interested in a future of technology and even an education career in it. So, thank you!” The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is not a competition, but is designed to encourage children of all ages in South Australia to increase their uptake of digital skills. It is made available FREE to schools, community groups, libraries and families via a dedicated website (commissionersdigitalchallenge.net.au) where hundreds of digital activities curated with input from some of Australia’s (and the world’s) leading digital industry players can be accessed with ease. They include activities from Microsoft’s MakeCode, Code.org’s Hour of Code, Grok Learning, Digital Technologies Hub, CS Unplugged and Code Club Australia. Digital rewards donated by Microsoft, JB HI-FI Solutions, Grok Learning, Advanced Technology Project and Thinkfun Games were awarded to schools and libraries submitting the best testimonials. Strong support for the Challenge has also been provided by Girl Guides, Scouts, Children’s University Adelaide, Public Library Services SA, EdTechSA, the Australian Computing Academy and the Computer Science Education Research Group. ‘Learn to Speak Robot’ re-opens on Day 1 of Term 1 in 2020, at which time the second challenge in the series will also be launched; a Mars-themed design thinking challenge called ‘Space to Dream’. ‘Space to Dream’ is designed to encourage children to ‘lean in’ to their innate creativity and limitless potential. In 2021, the Challenge will expand to include systems thinking, digital literacy and digital citizenship components, with these programs being developed hand in glove with industry to ensure relevance to technological changes and advancements occurring in real time. Details of which SA schools received Digital Challenge rewards: commissionersdigitalchallenge.net.au/digital-thinking/schools-winners/

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November 28, 2019