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Just Wing it and Register for Bat Camp These School Holidays! On the 9th and 10th of October all kiddos are invited to come and marvel at one of Adelaide’s most conspicuous animals, the Grey-headed Flying-fox! Local bat experts will delight your kids (ages 5-12) with hands-on creative activities that will highlight the miraculous story of this marvellous mammal. Activities will include visiting the bats at their roost, kite-making, drawing / painting, peering through microscopes in the Bat Cave and even a demonstration with live animals by the Adelaide Zoo! Morning and afternoon sessions available daily: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm This Bat Camp extravaganza will take place at the Santos Conservation Centre, adjacent to the Adelaide Zoo entrance in Botanic Park.  Want to learn more about our fury friends? Keep reading more below!  Is it a gravity-defying dog? Is it a furry pheasant? No, it’s a flying fox! The Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) has been a guest in Adelaide for nearly 10 years now. But why is it special, where does it come from and why has it chosen to call Adelaide home? We are lucky to have the Grey-headed Flying Foxes as our guests here in Adelaide, as they are not as common as they once were and normally only live along the east coast of Australia. They are in fact Australia’s largest bat, can weigh up to one kilogram and take flight on wings up to one metre across. Even though they are not native to the area, they are very important for ecological systems as they pollinate and spread the seed of over 100 native plants, helping our natural areas regenerate effectively into the future. They have joined eight native microbats that already live in and around the city. Backyard bandits Many Adelaide residents may have also seen furry flying foxes feasting on fleshy fruit (what a tongue- twister!) from trees in their own backyards. If you’re lucky enough to have had one of these up-close encounters (they’re normally quite shy), you can rest assured that these flying foxes won’t eat all the apples and oranges of your hard-earned labour. They’ll only eat foreign fruits when native food sources (like pollen, nectar and fruit of native plants) are in scarce supply. So why not plant more native flowering plants? Caring for our charismatic cousins Adelaide saw its first flying foxes arrive in 2010 in their search for other places to live. Roost disturbance (from logging and agriculture), climate change, urban sprawl and drought in eastern states have been factors leading to their displacement. Adelaide offers the flying foxes a comfortable climate, access to food and water, and many tall trees in which they can roost. State Government Agencies, the City of Adelaide, private institutions and NGOs are working together to make sure our gregarious guest is comfortable for as long as it wants to call Adelaide home. How can we find out more about them? Since their arrival, the Grey-headed Flying Foxes have been regular and welcome guests at some of Adelaide’s most important annual events, including WOMADelaide, Arts Festival and Fringe Festival activities in the east end of the city. But you don’t need to wait for festival season to have a look – take your children and a pair of binoculars to get a great up-close view of them in the western side of Botanic Park, south-west of Plane Tree Drive. Just be sure to avoid standing directly under them – you might be in for an unpleasant ‘gift’ from above! Flying fox fun! Keep your eyes and ears tuned, as later this year the City of Adelaide is running fun and educational activities with partners including the Adelaide Zoo and South Australian Museum in which you and your family will be able to get ‘hands-on’ in learning more about this incredible winged mammal and their fascinating fable of survival! Bat Camp – 9 & 10 October 2019, 9:30 am to 12 pm or 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm   For more information visit: cityofadelaide.com/GHFlyingFox https://www.facebook.com/CityofAdelaide/videos/436724386937227/?t=0

Author Phil Cumming’s ‘Touch the Moon’ journey from the page to the stage ’Space Race’… Travel back in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing as the ASO brings to life award-winning author Phil Cummings’ new book with music composed by Glyn Lehmann. When the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1 became the first satellite to orbit the Earth – the race was on! Caught by surprise the US was determined to stay in the race. As the world watched on in fascination, there were also many unforgettable personal moments. Experience the drama and excitement of this incredible time and, amidst it all, relive Phil’s own heart-warming childhood recollection of 21 July 1969. We chat to Phil about his inspirations and the upcoming performance:  Apart from the moon landing itself what inspired you to want to retell the Moon Landing story as a children’s picture book. Can you recall what you were doing on the day of the moon landing? (Extract taken from book) July 21 2019 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing. The first step was taken at 12.56pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday July 21 1969. I remember very clearly the day man landed on the moon, as many people around my age do. I was living in a country town called Peterborough 260 kilometres north of Adelaide, in South Australia. It was a bitterly cold day and just as Neil Armstrong was preparing to walk down the ladder and place his foot on the moon, something else incredible was happening outside my window. The wind dropped and my world was suddenly gripped by an unnerving stillness. Then, to my utter amazement, soft gentle snow began to fall. It fell like feathers shaken free from a pillow and floated down without a breath of wind. The only other snow I had ever seen there – and ever did see in all the years I lived there – could hardly be called snow, because it melted before it hit the ground. This particular fall, however, was thick. It was steady, it was gentle, and for a child of eleven, it was magical. And because it was such an incredibly rare event, I found it very difficult to decide whether to stay inside and watch man walk on the moon, or go outside and play in the snow. In the end, I did both. As I watched Neil Armstrong take that step, the snow continued to fall and lay a thick white blanket, about 15 – 20 centimetres thick. It continued to fall long enough for me to be able to finish watching Neil and then go outside, build a snowman, throw a snowball, and leave footprints in the snow just like the footprints Neil Armstrong was leaving for the moon. I have written this piece, my strongest recollections of that day in the hope that others will share with children their experiences and memories, and encourage children to ponder and be excited by the endless possibilities in their future. Just as everyone was, particularly children, back in 1969. Describe the journey of how your book ’Touch the Moon’ was transformed from the page to the stage in ‘Space Race’? My co-collaborator in this project is my dear friend, renowned arranger and composer, Glyn Lehmann. It was when Glyn and I were chatting about projects we were undertaking and setting a writing and production schedule that this first came up. When I was working on the first drafts of ‘Touch the Moon’ I had also written a song – I always write a song when working on a book; it is part of my creative process. I never share the songs with anyone though but on this occasion I did. I played the song, which is called Cold July Day, to Glyn and it captured his imagination. We have actually recorded it and it has been released under our ‘band’ name The Lunar Sea. From there Glyn had the idea to create something bigger. So as the process evolved, I took to writing the lyrics for five more songs that tracked the events and excitement of the Space Race in the sixties. Glyn took the lyrics and created this incredible music. These five songs together with Cold July Day are now the ‘Space Race’ song cycle that will be performed with the Orchestra and the Young Adelaide Voices – I still can’t believe it! Describe your anticipation in seeing your story Touch the Moon take from the page to the stage? This is very difficult for me to put in words to be honest; A strange thing to say perhaps as a writer but I find myself turning to clichés – it is a dream come true. One of the most overwhelming things is that there are so many strands to this ‘story’. This is not only about the book; it is my childhood. It is the bringing to life – in story, song, image and music – of a strong memory of an incredible time in my life. When put in those terms, all I can see is how incredibly fortunate I am to have this happen. I’m sure anyone would agree that having a childhood memory, that took place in a very ordinary house in a remote country town, presented in such a powerful way is mind blowing! Suddenly the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Who will be sitting alongside of you during the world premiere performance? I am the youngest of eight children – so my family is enormous! They are all so incredibly supportive – so they will there! Did you provide any instructions to composer Glyn on how you wanted the music to sound? Apart from the song ‘Cold July Day’ which was a finished work when I played it to Glyn, I let Glyn explore his own creative space. I think that space is very important in creative partnerships and I make the analogy of working with an

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WORDS  — Xavier Stewart, age 15 The future king of Pride Rock is born and Young Simba (JD McCrary) is presented to the other animals by his father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones). But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), our catty villain and brother of Mufasa is the former heir to the throne and is now bumped off the lineage. Well, we’ll soon see about that! Based on the cartoon classic from 1994, it stays true to the original animation – but now everything looks crazy real. The CGI is off the chart. And I mean EPIC! The graphics look so good that your brain can’t quite work out if it’s real or animation or both or neither. WHOA! The humour is on point and I especially loved Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as Timon and Pumbaa. They’ve got some new dialogue too, which was really funny and totally hit the spot. I give it 4 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now screening at palacenova.com.au  

Looking for a FUN and affordable activity that get’s your children’s imagination and creativity going? Jason Tyndall from Nature Play SA has created these story stones that will provide endless hours of creative play and not only that can teach our kids about re using old materials! You will need:  a handful of smooth flattish stones that can be any size, shape or colour.  fabric from old clothes or op-shops (think vintage / retro bed sheets, pillowcases or old pyjamas)  a non-toxic Water-based clear drying glue such as Mod Podge (most hardware/craft stores)  Paint brush and/or sponge for applying glue  Child-friendly scissors that can cut through fabric  Newspaper  Container of water  Rags or old towel STEP 1 Choose a workspace that’s ok to get a little messy. If the sun is shining it’s a calming activity to do outside STEP 2 cut your fabric into sizes that will cover the flat part of your stone STEP 3 Apply glue to either the reverse side of your fabric picture or to the stone face. A thin spread will do just nicely STEP 4 Position your fabric on the stone and brush a smooth thin layer of glue over the top to seal it. Once the first sealant layer is dry add another coat for extra durability and a glossier finish. STEP 6 It’s time to admire the finished product and play or consider gifting as a present to family or friends! Jason is Nature Play SA’s general manager. He is an artist and dad of one spirited little girl, whose favourite past time is making stew for the ‘Gruffalo’ in her backyard. His career started in environmental management, but has always enjoyed working with people, which saw him move into environmental education. Joining the nature play movement was a natural progression. He travels around the state undertaking workshops for education sites and local government. “I remember spending a lot of time at the local creek catching yabbies’ and wandering for what seemed like hours. We’d walk along the creek until we found a section that we thought we could jump – so we all gave it a go and most of the time we made it!” @Natureplaysa natureplaysa.org.au

Bluey is BACK! Bluey fans are in for a treat with BBC Studios and Penguin Random House Australia announcing today that a publishing deal has been signed which will see three books from the hit preschool program in Australian stores before Christmas 2019. The range will include two storybooks and one activity book. Bluey follows the adventures of a loveable, inexhaustible six-year old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play and turn everyday life into extraordinary adventures. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and taking the coveted position of being the most watched program ever on ABC iView. It has also topped the iTunes Kids Chart with both volumes released peaking at #1 and consistently remaining in the Top 5. Nicole Chungue, Licensing Manager for BBC Studios ANZ, said, ‘Bluey is the ultimate feel-good show, encouraging imaginative play and offering an honest portrayal of young family life. We are thrilled with its success and are delighted to be working with Penguin Random House to bring Bluey to life off-screen through these beautiful story and activity books.’ Charlie Aspinwall, Executive Producer for Ludo Studio said, ‘We’ve been overwhelmed with requests for books and toys since the show began and we are incredibly excited that kids and parents will soon be able to read, as well as watch, more wonderful Bluey stories.’ Holly Toohey, Head of Brands, Partnerships and Audio Penguin Random House said, ‘Penguin Random House is thrilled to be joining the Bluey family. Like the rest of Australia, everyone in the company has fallen head over blue heeler for Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli. To work with such exceptional home-grown content is an honour and we can’t wait to channel the humour, emotion and refreshing family dynamics of the show into a diverse and exciting range of books.’ Bluey is a Ludo Studio production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Principal production investment from BBC Studios, Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia. Developed and produced with the assistance of Screen Queensland. Bluey is created, written, directed and produced in-house at Ludo Studio, a multi Emmy award-winning production company and animation studio based in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. bbcstudios.com twitter.com/bbcstudios

Kiddos, grab your favourite crayons and let’s paint the town red, because it’s time to get arty and inspired! The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival will return this August for another state-wide festival of visual art. Hundreds of venues and artists will take part in the festival offering an array of activations, art spaces, family-friendly activities and down right arty-farty fun, all across SA! We’ve whipped up a quick What’s On Guide to SALA 2019! SALA Parlour (Presented by SALA’s Education Partner, Credit Union SA) 1 – 31 August SA Museum lawns Tues – Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm FREE SALA Parlour is an interactive pop-up, drop-in artspace for children and young people located on the South Australian Museum lawns. Children of all ages are encouraged to come and create art. Take your artwork home or leave it at the Parlour and contribute to an expanding gallery. During the week there are drawing activities and you can stop by and get some recommendations on what to see from friendly volunteers. On Sundays throughout August, SALA presents drop-in art activities with a stellar line-up of contemporary artists guiding activities for young people and their families. Sunday Sessions (4, 11, 18 & 25 August 11am-3pm) Bring the Baby Art Tour with artist Luke Wilcox Saturday 3 August, 10:30am Depart from ACE Open, Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide FREE Approx 1.5 hrs Join Luke and his daughters on this special tour to child friendly galleries and venues around the city. Babies, toddlers and young people are welcome! Special Bilingual Walking Art Tour (for seniors and families with children) Saturday 24 August, 10am Depart from JamFactory 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide FREE In Mandarin and English This tour is designed for senior art lovers as well as for the whole family – explore a range of art exhibitions including painting, ceramics and installations all within close proximity of each other. SALA Schools Over 40 schools and kindergartens are participating in exhibitions across South Australia as part of SALA Festival this year. Exhibitions are in schools, cafes, shop windows and even online – make your own schools art trail to marvel at the creativity of our State’s youngest artists. CBD Events 007 – Already Home (Various Artists) Adelaide City Library, 1 Aug-29 Sep 010 – Myriad (Various artists) Adelaide Convention Centre, 3-30 Aug 029 – Ghost Objects (Honor Freeman) Art Gallery of South Australia, 27 Jul-30 Sep 037 – This is a Place (Kaspar Schmidt Mumm) ARTHUR – Avant Garde, 1-31 Aug 053 – Dictatorship of Gravity (and other micro-politics) (Loren Orsillo, Felicity Townsend) Carclew, 8 Aug-25 Oct 058 – Art in The Arcade (Various artists) Central Market Arcade, 1-31 Aug 071 – Same Page (Nancye Turnbull) FELTspace, 7-24 Aug 078 – The Governor’s Sculptural Garden (Various Artists) Government House Garden, 11&18 Aug 1-4pm @salafestival salafestival.com  

Science Alive! puts the awesome back into science by teaching the next generation in an exciting, hands-on way. The interactive family expo is back in Adelaide for its 14th year on 3- 4 August 2019. It’s a huge family day out with opportunities to program a robot, take a virtual tour of the universe, interact with native animals, fly a drone, make some slime or get up close to a Dalek. Science Alive! has a broad appeal for all ages. The event presents science and technology in a more friendly way than ever before. Exhibits are challenging, fun and entertaining but they also show how important science is in our everyday world. Kids of all ages will love watching the Army’s Drone Racing Team in action and having a go too. The whole family can view the night sky in three huge stardomes. Science is much more than test tubes and lab coats, and Science Alive! really gives people an opportunity to see this. There is also an extensive range of science toys on sale, so kids can continue to grow their passion for science at home and parents can get some handy ideas for educational gifts. Live shows run across each day, featuring explosive and planetary science, the mysterious world of invertebrates, scientific circus entertainment, Australian wildlife and Curiosity Show legends, Rob and Deane, presenting their Optical Illusions Show. Come and join the fun! Purchase tickets online at sciencealive.org.au/adelaide or on event days at the gate. Children under 15 years are FREE

South Australian not-for-profit organisation KickStart for Kids(KSFK) has teamed up with Australian Fashion Labels’ (AFL) The Fifth Label to create – Come Together – a collaborative movement with a powerful message, that aims to increase SA’s awareness of KSFK and raise much needed funds for underprivileged children across the state. Come Together is the brain child of CEO and Founder of KSFK, Ian Steel, and Co-Founder of AFL, Melanie Flintoff, who want to establish an event that will focus on women and the impact they have on our community and share the vital ‘Come Together’ message – because every child, regardless of their background, should have a chance. To launch, the Come Together team will host a lunch that will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 12pm – 3pm at the Published Arthouse. Working with AFL’s The Fifth Label, a limited-edition t-shirt line has been created and will be sold to help raise significant funds and increase awareness about the work KSFK does to help disadvantaged children across the state. It’s a sombre fact that not all kids get an equal start in life, even in our affluent society. KSFK provides positive educational and self-esteem outcomes to underprivileged children through breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring and camps. Thankfully, SA charity Kickstart for Kids (KSFK) each week supports 350 schools by providing about 50,000 breakfasts and 10,000 lunches, with the help of more than 1200 volunteers. HIT 107 Breakfast Presenter and 10 News First Anchor, Rebecca Morse, has come onboard as the Come Together ambassador to kick start the movement and help support this worthy cause. For $99, guests can enjoy a grazing lunch courtesy of Chopping Board catering, raw treats from Love Jamu, Bird in Hand pours, The Fifth Label’s Come Together t-shirt and entertainment from acoustic guitarist Matt O’Brien. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite

We love anything that’s family friendly (watching 98,0987 episodes of Bluey can get a bit old) so when AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT (AGT) is on it’s a time to get the popcorn on the stove sit back and enjoy. Sunday Funday! Starting Sunday 28 July expect the unexpected as AGT unleashes a new wave of mind-blowing and original acts which need to be seen-to-be-believed. Get the whole fam together to laugh and cry on the edge of your seats as Australians of all ages and from all walks of life show off their unique talent, as they vie for the $100,000 prize money. Everything and anything goes on the AGT stage as contestants set out to impress the all-new, all-star judging panel consisting of: Nicole Scherzinger; actor/presenter/entertainer, Shane Jacobson; celebrity chef and clown-at-heart, Manu Feildel; and stage and screen star Lucy Durack. This fab four bring expertise, energy and fun to the AGT arena as they search for an act like no other, offering either a “yes from me” or buzzing them out of contention. Getting the party started and guiding contestants backstage to their moment in the spotlight is host, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ricki-Lee In a series first, Ricki-Lee joins the four judges in each having the one-time-only ability to use the Golden Buzzer on an act they think has that extra special something, fast tracking them through to the Semi-Finals. Which act will capture the hearts and minds of Australia? There can only be one champion. The winner of AGT 2019 will join a stellar list of extraordinary talent that the show has produced over the years including: Opera star Mark Vincent, singer/dancer Timomatic, R&B sensation Andrew De Silva, grand illusionist Cosentino, dance troupe Justice Crew and singing powerhouse Jack Vidgen INTRODUCING…..THE HOST & JUDGES! HOST – RICKI-LEE We all loved Ricki-Lee when she debuted on Australian Idol at 18, now the ARIA nominated and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter has sold over a million records and her music has earned well over 25 million streams since Australia fell in love with her in 2004. This year marks 15 years since Ricki-Lee won the hearts of Aussies all around the country – and to celebrate she is touring nationally this September through December. How do you feel about being the host of AGT? I’m so excited to be hosting the show – it’s so much fun! I get a front row seat to watch the best talent Australia has to offer. Also, I know what it feels like to stand side of stage waiting to step out and do a performance that potentially could change your life. I understand the excitement, nerves, self-doubt, fear, worry, dry mouth and everything that’s running through your mind at that moment. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? It’s feel-good TV. Everybody is looking for something they can sit down and watch at the end of a hard day and just be entertained. There is no other show like it! Families and people of all ages can sit in the comfort of their lounge rooms and watch these incredible acts that will have you biting your nails, hanging on the edge of your seat, gasping with shock and screaming with excitement. What do you love about AGT? I love that there is so much variety. It’s not just confined to singers or dancers – it’s every type of weird and wonderful coming together on one stage. It’s always surprising too. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, you’ll see something that makes your jaw drop. That’s the beauty of AGT! JUDGE – SHANE JACOBSON Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most loved actors and presenters. Best known for his work in film, television and theatre, he’s also a song and dance man, author, screen writer, creative director, producer, executive producer, plus an ambassador for many worthy charities and organisations. The Aussie blockbuster Kenny brought Shane world-wide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor. He has gone on to feature in other popular films including Charlie & Boots, The Bourne Legacy, Oddball, The Dressmaker, The BBQ and Ladies in Black. Shane’s television career has showcased his broad range as a presenter and actor – from hosting Little Big Shots, The Real Full Monty, Top Gear Australia and The Great Australian Bake Off to roles in Beaconsfield, Jack Irish and more. On stage, Shane received a Helpmann Award for his role in the 2008 revival of Guys and Dolls. Also an author, Shane has found success penning his best-selling bio The Long Road to Overnight Success and most recently his exploration of his life as a motoring tragic in his second book, Rev Head. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? The one thing people love in entertainment is variety and AGT has more than its fair share! This show is like a Christmas present. It’s bright, it’s colourful, you have no idea what’s inside or what’s in store, but when you open it up, you’re always happy. And that’s what this show is like. It’s magic! What can viewers expect to see? There’s no way they can understand what to expect because there is literally everything you can possibly imagine and more! Are there going to be singers, dancers and comedians? Sure. Are there going to be magicians and contortionists? You bet. Is that all they’re going to see? Nowhere near it. I haven’t hit 30 percent of the types of acts you’re going to see. What sort of judge will you be? I’m thrilled and supportive of anyone who gets on stage and bares all in the hope of entertaining people. But unfortunately, we have to whittle the acts down. It’s heartbreaking but I like to think I’m the three F’s my dad said I should be in life and business – firm and fair but friendly. @theshanejacobson JUDGE – LUCY DURACK Originally hailing from Perth, Lucy graduated from the Western

The Art Gallery of South Australia’s dedicated teen program returns this Winter for Neo: Just Move It! On the night of Saturday 20 July, teenagers will have exclusive VIP access to the Gallery, including the major exhibition William Kentridge: That which we do not remember. As one of only two state galleries in Australia to offer a teen-exclusive program, Neo promises jam-packed evenings of artist-led workshops, live music and entertainment. Teens can try their hand at a number of art practices with local contemporary artists and creatives and can explore the Gallery with their peers. At Neo: Just Move It! South Australian artists will lead workshops responding to the themes of movement and music in William Kenridge’s work. Multidisciplinary artist James Dodd will create live paintings with his ‘Painting Mill’ – a robotic contraption made from power tools. Teens will also be able to make their own art-producing robot using recycled materials. Performance artist Meg Wilson will be rallying teen spirit at the Gallery with a sport-mania themed workshop creating banners, cheer-squads and dance performances. Neo go’ers will also have the opportunity to learn the art of DJ’ing with DJ Prospeks’ sound-mixing masterclass set within the William Kentridge exhibition space. In addition to the artist-led workshops, Neo: Just Move It! offers a full line up of live music by teen bands and musicians. At the heart of Neo is teen engagement and involvement with the arts. Each Neo event is planned in collaboration with a committee of Neo Teen Ambassadors, who assist with the programming and delivery of each of the events. Iona McDonald, who has been attending Neo since 2017 and is now a co-Chair of the Neo Committee, says, ‘Neo events are a fantastic way to interact with all kinds of art like music, visual art, dance, spoken word, and photography. There are always great workshops and amazing artists to talk to. Neo events are always a lot of fun!’ Neo is a FREE event for 13 – 17 year olds. agsa.sa.gov.au

New Heights Get ready to swing into Spring Adelaide, because the creators of Bounce Inc. are bringing the South Parklands to life with Adelaide TreeClimb later this year. TreeClimb is Adelaide’s first Nature Based aerial adventure park making it the perfect place for big and little people to get a bird’s eye view of our city’s parklands. Located on the corner of Greenhill and Unley Road, adjacent to the recently upgraded BMX track, TreeClimb will offer users 6 elevated tree walk courses, including numerous zip lines all set within the 16,000sqm zone. The climb will see groups of up to 20 climbers harnessed, secured and ready to go every 20 minutes, 7 days a week! Oh wait, there’s more! Additional to the adventure elements, TreeClimb will encompass an education trail giving all users a unique chance to learn about the history of Adelaide and the surrounding Parklands, through nature-based education and orientation activities. Adventurer extraordinaire Danni Robson will lead the team as General Manager. Prior to working at Bounce, she led a team in one of North America’s most adrenaline-packed high ropes and adventures parks, WildPlay. Danni says “TreeClimb will appeal to adventurers and nature lovers alike. From young kids, to big kids and everyone in between – TreeClimb will have something for everybody.” Adelaide Parklands, corner of Greenhill and Unley Road Treeclimb.com.au/ @tree_climb_

Party at The Parkside Hotel Deciding what to do for your little ones birthday can be tricky, if you don’t want the entire kindy in your living room, chocolate cake stomped into your carpet and the hassle of not burning the party pies, while you’re wrapping the pass-the-parcel. We all know that the Parkisde Hotel is a godsend for family friendly dinners, with their dedicated play space and custom designed Bob & Olives area, but did you know that they now also do kids Birthday Parties… Hosting a group of excited sugar-fuelled kiddos for a children’s birthday party can be that much easier when you have the lovely staff at the Parkside to help out. They have the ideal space for little ones up to 10 years of age and better yet, you’re not left with all the dishes later. Your little person’s special day is one that you should enjoy, not one where you spend all of your time stressing about the logistics. At the Parkside you can simply book, order food, then go inside to grab a glass of bubbles and watch the kids have a ball!! With midweek specials and a sophisticated, but welcoming atmosphere the Parkside is also a great place for everyday family dining. From flying peas, to spilt apple juice and all of the screaming in-between dining with the kids can be overwhelming, if you’re not in a family friendly environment. The Parkside welcomes the whole fam, spilt milk and all. The Kid’s Menu includes favourites like spaghetti meatballs, ‘parky’ fried rice, chicken schnitzel, salads, pizzas, smoothies, juices aaaand don’t forget the ice-cream sundae! For the ‘big kids’ aka the adults there’s a huge range from tapas, to classic pub meals and lighter/healthier options. There is literally something for every pallet even the fussy ones. 1 st birthdays and up! Kids enclosed play area Fully catered, Party food platters, Pizza platters, cocktail platters Fuss free Party Bunting Decorations Tailored Themed Parties Party Favors (lolly bags) All the set up and all the CLEAN UP *$300 minimum food spend To book your next babes birthday speak to Alisha the Functions Manager today @parksidehotel 142 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside parksidehotel.com.au 8271 5288

NAIDOC Week at Holdfast Sensory Playgroup! This Thursday and Friday Holdfast Sensory Playgroup will be hosting NAIDOC activities so that children & families can learn and celebrate aboriginal culture through play, songs, art and stories. NAIDOC week is a great opportunity for our youngest generation to learn and celebrate our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Playgroup coordinator Kim Mead says “It’s a great opportunity to engage the children and families to learn and embrace our country’s indigenous heritage. It is so important to engage with young minds so they can learn about aboriginal culture right from the start” Aboriginal students from Immanuel College and Immanuel Primary School will be visiting to share Dreamtime stories, teach aboriginal songs play traditional music and share their culture. Kaurna songs will be taught so that they can be incorporated into all of the sensory play sessions, including a welcome to country song so that children can recognise that they meet on Kaurna Land and honour Aboriginal Elders past and present. Many different cultures are represented at the Playgroup including families who have recently moved to Australia from all over the world. This gives an opportunity for all of the Playgroup families, including indigenous families to celebrate NAIDOC week together. Holdfast Sensory Playgroup meets Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings during school terms NAIDOC week being celebrated Holdfast Sensory Playgroup 16 Boundary Rd, Somerton Park Thur 4th and Fri 5th July 9.30-11 am 0-5yrs Sensory Play! 11.15-12.30 0-14mths Sensory Baby Play!