SCHOOL HOLIDAYS GUIDE - Hornsby Shire

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HOLIDAY GUIDE

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

GUIDESEE INSIDE FOR A FUN RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

EASTER HOLIDAY GUIDE

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HAPPY EASTER FROM HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL

Colour in the Easter Bunny and share it on our instagram page. Follow us on @hornsbycouncil with #hbyeaster

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HOLIDAY STORYTIMETHURSDAY 2 APRIL, 10AM-11AM HORNSBY LIBRARY

FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM, EPPING LIBRARY

FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM, BEROWRA LIBRARY

EVENING HOLIDAY STORYTIME THURSDAY 16 APRIL, 6.30PM-7.30PM PENNANT HILLS LIBRARYJoin us for stories, songs and craft.

$2.00 per child for children 18 months and over. Payment at door. Booking info: Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free for adults accompanying children.


SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVE SWIMMING INTENSIVE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IS OFFERED OVER THE 2 WEEKS OF THE EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

HORNSBY AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTREWEEK ONE: TUESDAY 7 APRIL – FRIDAY 10 APRILWEEK TWO: MONDAY 13 APRIL – FRIDAY 17 APRIL8AM – 12 MIDDAY AND 3PM – 6PM LESSONS RUN FOR 30 MINS EACH DAY.

30 min lesson $70.00 per week (4 days)30 min lesson $87.50 per week (5 days)15 min private lesson $150.00 per week (5 days)30 min private lesson $275.00 per week (5 days) (Prices inclusive of GST)

In person bookings open Monday 23 March from 9.30am. Phone bookings open from Tuesday 24 March on 9847 6307.

GALSTON AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE8.30AM – 12PM

Week 1: Group 4 days - $70.00 15 min Private - $104.00Week 2: Group 5 days - $87.00 15 min Private - $130.00 (Prices inclusive of GST)

Group or private lessons available both weeks. Bookings open Monday 23rd March. Full payment must be made on booking. Phone: 9651 2393




BAMBOO THEATRETHE DINOSAUR WHO LOST HIS ROAR THURSDAY 9 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM HORSNBY LIBRARY

FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM PENNANT HILLS LIBRARYRexy the dinosaur has no manners. He never says please, he never says thank you and he spends his day roaring at the animals and teasing Bob for being small. Dymera the magic tree forest has seen it all and decides to teach Rexy a lesson.

A magical fun-filled puppet show that focuses around the themes of belonging, identity and respectful behaviour.

$10.00 Ages: 2 to 6 years. Booking info: Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are not refundable. Places are strictly limited! Book early to avoid disappointment.

ECHIDNA KIDS DISCOVER THE BUSHTUESDAY 14 APRIL, 10.30AM-12PM, FAGAN PARK, DETAILS PROVIDED ON BOOKING

Discover the magic of Carrs Bush at Fagan Park on this short discovery bushwalk. Children will engage with a guide to discover the secrets of our local bush, followed by a craft activity.

(Please note this walk is not pram friendly.)

Free. 4-9 years, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings online via hornsby.nsw.gov.au/whatson for further information, call 9847 6832.

Bookings online at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library



REFUGE ROCK GUIDED BUSHWALKTUESDAY 9 APRIL, 9AM-11.30AM, CHERRYBROOK DETAILS PROVIDED ON BOOKING

Come and enjoy an easy return walk to uncover the secrets of life on and around this huge rocky outcrop known as Refuge Rock in Berowra Valley National Park. Bring a picnic morning tea and get to know your fellow walkers over a cuppa while we relax and take in the bushland scenery on the extensive rock platform. 3km.

Free. All ages, children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings online via hornsby.nsw.gov.au/whatson or for further information, call 9847 6832.

STRINGYBARK RIDGE GUIDED BUSHWALKSATURDAY 11 APRIL, 9.30AM-12PM, THORNLEIGH DETAILS PROVIDED ON BOOKING

Explore the southern areas of Berowra Valley National Park from the open healthy woodland of Stringybark Ridgetop down to the creek junction at the Jungo then returning along the Zig Zag Creek Valley.

Free. All ages, children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings: online at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/whatson for further information, call 9847 6832.

ECO GARDEN KIDS ACTIVITIESTUESDAY 14 APRIL, 11AM-12PMGAZEBO, ECO GARDEN, FAGAN PARK, GALSTON

Join us for a story, a treasure hunt and some do-it-yourself craft.

Free. Bookings essential at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9847 4856



THE BIG BAG SHOWWITH DENNIS CLAREWEDNESDAY 15 APRIL, 2.30PM-3.30PM PENNANT HILLS LIBRARY

THURSDAY 16 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM EPPING COMMUNITY CENTRE, 9 OXFORD STREET EPPING

FRIDAY 17 APRIL, 10.30AM-11.30AM BEROWRA COMMUNITY CENTRE

FRIDAY 17 APRIL, 2.30PM-3.30PM HORNSBY LIBRARY

Dennis asks for ideas from the audience and places each suggestion into the Big Bag. Using creative mime, Dennis will enact these ideas culminating in a sing-along.

Watch the Big Bag come alive with endless possibilities and discover the magic of imagination!

$10.00. Ages: 5-10. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are not refundable. Places are strictly limited!

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings online at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library



CHERRYBROOK SKATE PARKFeatures of the upgraded skate park include a deep bowl, taco extension with granite coping, mogul roll-over, vanishing quarter-pipe with refurbished handrail, corner pocket, flatbank hip, down/up rail, banked level change, manual pad and kicker to kickerover mogul.

SKATE PARK LOCATIONS

Berowra Skate Park Berowra Oval, Berowra Waters Road, Berowra Berowra Skate Park is floodlit until 9.30pm

Brooklyn Skate Park Brooklyn Oval, Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn

Cherrybrook Skate Park Greenway Park, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook Cherrybrook Skate Park is floodlit until 9.30pm

Galston Skate Park Galston Recreation Reserve, Galston Road, Galston Galston Skate Park is floodlit until 9.30pm

Thornleigh Skate Park Brickpit Park, Dartford Road, Thornleigh Thornleigh Skate Park is floodlit until 9.30pm



HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVALEnjoy more than 150 recreational, social and educational events in Hornsby Shire.

EDUCATIONFITNESS AND EXERCISE

SOCIAL ACTIVITIESHEALTH AND WELLBEING

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HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL

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HOLIDAY GUIDE

THE WESTSIDE VIBE FRIDAY 17 APRIL, 4PM-9PM

DURAL LANE, HORNSBY

FEATURING:THE HOT POTATO BAND: THE HORNS AND DRUMS STREET BAND BRINGING NEW ORLEANS TO HORNSBYVENUS MUSIC: FANTASTIC SYDNEY TRIO, PIANO, GUITAR, SAX AND MUCH MOREOUTRAGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT: ZOE BRAITHWAITE AND ABBY PORTWIN WILL LIGHT UP THE STREETS

Be a part of the Westside Vibe with great food, fantastic entertainment and free activities and surprises! All ages welcome.

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THE WESTSIDE VIBE FRIDAY 17 APRIL, 4PM-9PM

DURAL LANE, HORNSBY

FEATURING:THE HOT POTATO BAND: THE HORNS AND DRUMS STREET BAND BRINGING NEW ORLEANS TO HORNSBYVENUS MUSIC: FANTASTIC SYDNEY TRIO, PIANO, GUITAR, SAX AND MUCH MOREOUTRAGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT: ZOE BRAITHWAITE AND ABBY PORTWIN WILL LIGHT UP THE STREETS

Be a part of the Westside Vibe with great food, fantastic entertainment and free activities and surprises! All ages welcome.

Preschool Storytime sessions are held at four library branches during school terms: Hornsby, Epping, Pennant Hills and Berowra. Sessions include reading two picture books, nursery rhymes and songs plus a simple craft activity. The sessions run for about half an hour. Details: hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library

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PLANNERDATE EVENT PAGE

APRILTHURSDAY 2 HOLIDAY STORYTIME PAGE 03 AT HORNSBY LIBRARY

TUESDAY 7 SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVE SWIMMING PAGE 04 TO 17 APRIL

THURSDAY 9 REFUGE ROCK GUIDED BUSHWALK PAGE 06

THURSDAY 9-10 BAMBOO THEATRE: PAGE 05 THE DINOSAUR WHO LOST HIS ROAR

FRIDAY 10 HOLIDAY STORYTIME PAGE 03 AT EPPING LIBRARY

FRIDAY 10 HOLIDAY STORYTIME PAGE 03 AT BEROWRA LIBRARY

SATURDAY 11 GUIDED BUSHWALK: PAGE 06 STRINGY BARK RIDGE

TUESDAY 14 ECO GARDEN KIDS ACTIVITIES PAGE 06

TUESDAY 14 ECHIDNA KIDS: PAGE 05 DISCOVER THE BUSH

WEDNESDAY 15 THE BIG BAG SHOW PAGE 07 TO 17 APRIL WITH DENNIS CLARE

THURSDAY 16 EVENING HOLIDAY STORYTIME PAGE 03 AT PENNANT HILLS LIBRARY

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