Sirkus Fun at Scotts Head and Stuarts Point Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 16, 2023 Little ones enjoying the entertainment at Stuarts Point. SLIPPRY SIRKUS successfully presented a diverse series of fun, interactive events at both Stuarts Point and Scotts Head during the first week of 2023, as part of the ‘Summer Break’ youth program funded by the NSW Office of Regional Youth. With skilled delivery by performer Hemlock Megerne ‘The Acrobat’, and Kari the ‘Colour Dancer’, children aged ten to seventeen were immersed in exploring the dedicated stations of activities that were designed to cater for both the growing mind and body, while parents, carers and younger folk also benefited from more passive involvement. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Terry Hughs, a long-time local resident of Scotts Head and his Granddaughter Taylor, visiting from Sydney, were having a great time when interrupted by NOTA for a brief interview. “This is great for the kids, a semi-structured set of activities, all colour and challenging but lots of fun, Taylor and I have been here every afternoon this week,” said Terry. The fun extended from classic acrobatic juggling and object balancing skills, to collective jump rope exercises, whip cracking (within a good safety zone), colourful ribbon twirling and more juggling after the children were instructed by Kari in making their own wheat filled, balloon skin juggling balls, quite an art in itself. Artistic Director Denni Scott Davids was happy with the participation but mentioned, “The morning events at Stuarts Point attracted lots of young ones and their families at the foreshore park, a demographic we were not aiming for, or catering for, as we are a youth program, but will keep that in mind for future programs.” Stay tuned for more updates from NOTA about future ‘Summer Break’ events, including the ‘Free Surf School’, and the ‘Youth Arts Showcase’. By Jen HETHERINGTON Hemlock ready to perform. Taylor and Terry Hughs attended every day at Scotts Head. Colour, action and enjoyment. Juggling ball construction with Kari. Mid air on the jump rope. Warming up for whip cracking and jump rope fun.