Popular children’s act Shaun the Sheep is coming to Ku-ring-gai when he performs at the free Council Australia Day event at Bicentennial Park on Tuesday January 26 from 10.30am to 1pm. The community are then invited to head next door to cool down at the Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s afternoon Australia Day event, running from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Shaun the Sheep is set to perform a free live show at 12pm and will hold two meet and greets with young fans at 11.10am and 12.30pm. There will also be plenty of free entertainment and activities for the whole family including local bush band Stringybark, Wuruniri Music and Dance Group, a reptile show, sheep shearing demonstrations, thong throwing competitions, amusement rides and free laser tag.
There will also a typical Aussie baaa-becue, with a sausage sizzle to be prepared by local service groups Wahroonga Rotary and St Ives Lions in return for a gold coin donation.
Ku-ring-gai Council recommends catching the free shuttle bus from Gordon Train station to the event as parking is limited. Buses will run to and from the station every 20 minutes.
The event is proudly supported by major sponsors Crystal Productions and North Shore Times, along with event partners Savills Cordeau Marshall and YMCA and media partner Vision China Times.
About the Australia Day event
When: Tuesday January 26, 10.30am – 1pm
Where: Bicentennial Park, West Pymble (Cnr Ryde Rd and Lofberg Rd)
Cost: FREE (Gold coin donation for sausage sizzle)
More information: www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/australiaday
About the Ku-ring-gai and Fitness and Aquatic Centre event
When: Tuesday January 26, 1.30pm – 4pm
Where: Ku-ring-gai and Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Prince of Wales Drive, West Pymble
Cost: Gold coin donation
More information: http://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/kfac
