October 2023 | Having trouble viewing this email? View online |
| | | Teddy celebrates a day at the farm Teddy Bears Picnic is coming up and to celebrate the theme — a day at the farm — we have an amazing line-up of free, fun toddler activities, parent info stalls and activities, free parent massage, animal farm, face painters, and a Bluey Interactive Experience. There are low-cost toddler lunch boxes, food vans, and coffee and carnival rides (fee for these rides). Grab your teddy and get ready for some farm-themed fun at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill. | |
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| | School holiday fun The weather is fining up, so dust off your hat and thongs, get out into that spring sunshine, and get involved in our fun activities. From the Cockburn Libraries, Wetlands Centre, WA Wildlife, Cockburn ARC, and Cockburn Youth Centre, to our beautiful parks and beaches — there is a lot on offer these holidays. For a summary of some of these activities click the button below or scroll down. | |
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| | Cockburn ARC offers new program Kids Get Active is back at the Cockburn ARC with a new inclusive program for kids aged 6 to 12 (split into 3 age groups) and tailored to each group. It will be held during the school holidays from 8:30am to 3:30pm throughout the week. Each day will include a structured mix of sporting activities like wheelchair basketball, football fun with the Fremantle Football Club, badminton, cricket, dodgeball, capture the flag, plus a bunch more! The focus is on improving your child's fitness and skills in sport while having fun and making new friends. |
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| | | Nature Discovery Day Join the City of Cockburn, Cockburn Libraries, and Nearer to Nature in guided walks and interactive workshops to learn about your local ecosystem. On Wednesday, 4 October we're heading to Aubin Grove to explore Banksia Eucalypt Woodland! | Read more |
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| | | Summer Skating starting soon Our popular free skateboard coaching clinics for 6-12 year olds start this month, so book in early with Beyond Skate. All sessions need registration and this term they are at Bibra Lake and Atwell. | Read more |
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| | | Froggy's Fun on the Green Pop into our free outdoor playgroup in Term 4. No registrations are needed, just sign in and join in the fresh air fun. Monday playgroup is at Manning Park and Tuesdays are held at Success Regional Sporting and Community Facility. | Read more |
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| | | Let's count the birds! Introduce your little one (and older children) to our flora and fauna this Spring. Between 16 and 22 October let's count birds to make a difference in Bird Life Australia's conservation work. You can also download a bird count app. | Bird Count flyer |
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| | | Pop up play with CCK We welcome all families in the Cockburn area to join us at one of our School Holiday Pop-up Play Sessions. The sessions are aimed at children aged 0-5 years, of all abilities, to play in a safe and welcoming space. Morning tea is provided but BYO rug, water, hat and sunscreen. | Read more |
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| | Play Connect Online Playgroup Play Connect Online Playgroup is a free, facilitated online playgroup session for children aged 0-5 years with developmental concerns and/or disabilities. | |
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