Following the success of the inaugural Hangi in the Country last
year, a large contingent from Liverpool Plains Shire’s sister
city, Blacktown City Council, will come to Quirindi in October
for Hangi in the Country II.
“Our visitors from Blacktown along with Shire locals shared a
tremendous time last year and this year’s event will be a lot
bigger with a good program to keep everyone entertained. The
2018 event will have a special youth focus,” said LPSC Mayor,
Councillor Hope said the planned program of events is;
• Kiwi Express arriving at Quirindi Station at 2.37pm with the
welcome taking place at the Railway Station/ANZAC Square
• Sportsman’s Dinner at RSL in evening
• Hangi Youth Games: friendly games in soccer, netball, rugby
and basketball, official opening of the games by State MP
• Youth Forum at the High School, official opening by Michael
Johnsen at 10am followed with an address by Jessica Watson
OAM. At 16 years of age Jessica became the youngest person
to
sail solo and unassisted around the world. She has won many
awards including Young Adventurer of the Year and 2016 Young Australian of the Year and is a great role model for young people.
• 2pm – Free children’s show at Royal Theatre by Alex Papps,
well known as an actor and presenter of Play School.
• Hangi at the Royal Theatre from 6.30pm with entertainment
by local and Blacktown performers and MCd by Alex Papps
with a Q&A with Jessica Watson and Hangi dinner. Tickets-
• Breakfast at RSL, Charades finals by Toastmasters, Trophy
presentation and farewell to visitors
• Kiwi Express leaves Quirindi at 11.31am
In addition, on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 Blacktown City
Council is sponsoring a visit by Rap 4 Change, a sing and
dance
group from their city and they’ll perform at local schools on these two days, at no cost to the schools.
“Hangi in the Country II provides a wonderful opportunity for
our community to enjoy themselves and to socialise with
visitors from our sister city across a range of events. Council
looks forward to as many locals as possible participating,”
“The Blacktown community and their Council are providing
significant support to our community during the current
drought
crisis, including purchasing a new, high capacity tank that will be fitted to a Council truck to allow us to cart potable water, a very generous gesture indeed,” he said.
“Their co-funding with LPSC also allows Hangi in the Country
to be staged and the visitors will also provide a welcome
economic boost to many of our businesses during these tough
times. The event will provide a great opportunity to thank them
for their substantial support, so let’s ensure we show them a
great time,” Councillor Hope concluded.
