Vacy Village Community Carnival

28th March 2010
Gresford Rd, Vacy
10am to 3pm.

The Vacy Village Community Carnival has been held for the past 5 years and is the major fundraiser for the community groups of Vacy. Dianne Denton, the organizer said last year’s proceeds went towards the concrete slab for the new bus shelter for local school children, renovations for the St John Church and for the restoration of the churchyard at the Sacred Heart Church at Summer Hill’s. In addition local groups such as the School of Arts, Vacy playgroup, Vacy Primary School, Vacy Bush Fire Brigade, Vacy Breast Cancer Support Group and the Donkey Welfare with Heart Group all benefited.

Dianne, who has been the organizer for 5 years said her goal is to make this a major event and each year she tries to incorporate new attractions. Dianne encourages community involvement and distributes a monthly newsletter to the residents of Vacy, stall holders and sponsors to keep everyone up to date with the latest news on the carnival.  

Some of the Attractions for 2010 include:

Performers

Gospel Singers From Sudan

The group comes from the Anglican Parish of Mayfield, they will be singing & performing at St. John’s Church at Vacy at 12pm, they will also sing for the carnival at 2pm. The parish organist Will Lobban will be playing the organ in St. Johns Church for half an hour before each of the performances by The Gospel Singers.

Local Musical Talent will perform on stage throughout the day:

• Jeff Sullivan And The Big Bam Boom Drummers

• Override

• Backporch Therapy

• Annie Cee

• Vivvid From Singleton

 

Artists at Work

Anne Townsend

Anne has been painting for over 15 years. Her paintings are quite unique.
 

Bernie Myers

Bernie works mostly on paper using printmaking, watercolour, collage and mixed media. She is passionate about nature, this is reflected in her detailed artworks.
 

Gaye Shield

 Gaye has been a painter forever and since moving to Dungog in the last two years, has realized a life’s dream …….painting and drawing everyday surrounded by beautiful landscape.
 

Christine Pike

Christine’s paintings are semi abstract style, incorporating mixed medium techniques.

 

Rides

There will be camel, pony and donkey rides. Jumping Castle and Giant Slide. Helicopter rides and raffles.
 

Novice Small Dog Races

The Jack Russell Racing Team will be holding the races again this year, so if you have a small dog such as Foxie, Scottie, West Highland White, Maltese Terrier, AustralianTerrier etc under 40 cms from shoulder to ground you might like to register him/her for the races. Call Carol 4938 8119. Registrations close 20th March.

Crocodile Encounters

 Live crocodiles, snakes and lizards.
 

Market Stalls

A wide range of produce and crafts including: Pickles, Books, Craft, Plants, Jewellery, Wishing Wells, Bird Feeders, Olives, Soap, Folk Art, Lollies, Woollen Products, Latin American Designs, Metal Art, plus lots more. Over 60 spaces have been allocated.
 

For all enquiries please call Dianne Denton on 49388227 or didenton@bravo.net.au