Having fun this Children’s Week is child’s play, with the Mobile Playvan and other free Penrith City Council activities for children and their families across the City.Penrith City Mayor Greg Davies said the week, running from 24 to 28 October, was a great incentive for families with young children to get out and about to take advantage of the great community services on offer.
Penrith City Mayor Greg Davies said: “Throughout Children’s Week, the Mobile Playvan will keep the kids entertained, while parents can pick up some practical parenting tips and advice on child literacy from trained specialists.
“Children can also enjoy Kids at The Corner at St Marys, with a science workshop, a cultural performance, story time and other activities for young minds to engage in creative play and learning.
“Swimming skills and water safety is another focus area this Children’s Week. The best way for children to develop swimming skills is through learn-to-swim classes at Penrith Swimming Centre and Ripples Leisure Centre at St Marys.
“Penrith City Council is proud to take part in Children’s Week; an Australia-wide event celebrating children’s right to enjoy their childhood. It’s a great time for children to shine by using their talents, skills and abilities,” Councillor Davies said.
Check out the Playvan itinerary at www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au to see when the Playvan’s coming your way. For daily updates call Council on 4732 7678. The Playvan will stop at the following locations during Children’s Week only:
· Monday 24 October: Blaxlands Crossing - Silverdale Road, Wallacia (9.30-11.30am)
· Tuesday 25 October: In front of Cranebrook shops, Borrowdale Way (9.30am-11.30am)
· Wednesday 26 October: In front of Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith or Penrith Library Theatrette in wet weather (10am-12pm)
· Thursday 27 October: Blue Hills Public Reserve Park, Glenmore Park between Glengarry and Torquay Terrace (9.30am-11.30am)
· Friday 28 October: Community Centre Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows (9.30am-11.30am).
Visit http://nswchildrensweek.org.au for the full list of events in Western Sydney.
Kids at the Corner will be held on Thursday 27 October from 2pm to 5.30pm at Memorial Hall, St Marys Corner Community and Cultural Precinct, 29 Swanston Street, St Marys. Call 4732 7639 for details.
