START training for the fun children’s races planned for the Lion’s Australia Day BBQ, Thursday 26 January, at Moira Parade Reserve (Pelican Park), Hawks Nest.

The races are the Egg and Spoon Race (with ping pong balls), Three-Legged Race (in pairs), Sack Race and the team Tug-of-War.

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The Lions will be providing all the equipment, so children and their families easily come along and join in the races.

“The weather forecast is clear with some clouds, so come along and enjoy the Australia Day morning by the Myall River,” said organiser, Lion Linda Allen.

“The Lions welcome the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day again with our community.

“It has been two years since our last one, so it is a good time for the kids to learn and practice these races at home just for some school holiday fun.”

In addition to their much-loved Breakfast BBQ, the Lions will be fundraising by selling raffle tickets, hosting a ‘Guess the Lollies in the Jar’ competition, and selling yummy homemade jam drops.

The Lions ensure 100 percent of funds raised go back into helping the community.

The stage will be up featuring great music by DJ ALLAN as well as the Australia Day formalities:
· 8.00am: BBQ Breakfast starts
· 9.00am: Flag Raising Ceremony
· 9.30am: Presentation – Citizen Of The Year
· 10.30am: Children’s Games and Races

Moira Parade Reserve is a beautiful riverside park with children’s playground, parking, boat ramp, and toilets.

It also has a small sandy beach that is home to lots of pelicans, hence the local name of Pelican Park.

Happy Australia Day!

By Sandra BOURKE