Tuesday, 31 May 2011
My Macarthur Schools Challenge
The My Macarthur Schools Challenge is on again. If you shop at Macarthur Square, please consider supporting our local schools. All you have to do is present your receipt at the information desk on level one (near Dick Smith). $1 = 1 point for the school of your choosing. Click here to see what the participating schools would spend their prize money on.
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Narellan Playmaze
MM hope you had a wonderful Easter break. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very conducive to exploring outdoors over the long long weekend so much of our time was spent in the garden. We did pop out to Playmaze at Narellan earlier in the week and was pleased to discover they have expanded and fortified (security gate) on the toddler play area. They also ran a few Easter activities for the kids - basket and mask making. Check their website for more upcoming events and activities.
Saturday, 22 January 2011
Mega mini-golf / putt-putt
One of the newest attractions is Mega Mini Golf located in Rose Street, Campbelltown (off Blaxland Road on the other side to the pound). We went today for a 5 year old birthday party. It's a great place for kids aged 3 and up and they supply different club sizes to suit ages / height.
The golf 'course' of 18 holes is divided into three sections - jungle, Egypt, and Wild West. Some of the holes are easy, others challenging but all are fun. There's a 'cafe' area outside of the course with a small selection of drinks and foods which is stroller friendly for parents waiting for older kids to complete the course, although it's fun for adults too! You can take a stroller around the course but it's challenging negotiate and some lifting may be required over small steps. The course is not wheelchair accessible.
For parties, there's a party room upstairs and a staff member plays party games with the kids and serves chips, lollies and hot food (party pies, sausage rolls). Kids aren't taken around the course by staff but adults are allowed to go with them to supervise. The staff members we spoke today were all helpful and friendly.
During the school hols, Mega Mini Golf is open from 9am everyday. Normal opening times are 10am to 6pm Mon-Thurs and to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Admission prices are $8.90 for children 15 and under and $12.50 for adults. A family pass (2 adults, 2 children) is $36. Party packages start from $179 for 8 children.
Here's the website: http://www.megaminigolf.com.au/ and they're also on Facebook.
The golf 'course' of 18 holes is divided into three sections - jungle, Egypt, and Wild West. Some of the holes are easy, others challenging but all are fun. There's a 'cafe' area outside of the course with a small selection of drinks and foods which is stroller friendly for parents waiting for older kids to complete the course, although it's fun for adults too! You can take a stroller around the course but it's challenging negotiate and some lifting may be required over small steps. The course is not wheelchair accessible.
For parties, there's a party room upstairs and a staff member plays party games with the kids and serves chips, lollies and hot food (party pies, sausage rolls). Kids aren't taken around the course by staff but adults are allowed to go with them to supervise. The staff members we spoke today were all helpful and friendly.
During the school hols, Mega Mini Golf is open from 9am everyday. Normal opening times are 10am to 6pm Mon-Thurs and to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Admission prices are $8.90 for children 15 and under and $12.50 for adults. A family pass (2 adults, 2 children) is $36. Party packages start from $179 for 8 children.
Here's the website: http://www.megaminigolf.com.au/ and they're also on Facebook.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
It's that time of year again...
The Fisher's Ghost Festival has kicked off and there's lots happening this weekend with the street parade, family fun festival and Fisher's Gig on Saturday, and Fisher's Kids on Sunday at Campbelltown Arts Centre. As part of Fisher's Gig, there'll be fireworks going off at 9pm on Saturday so if you're near Bradbury Oval, a) head outside for a look and b) make sure your pets are locked away safe.
If you feel like heading out of Campbelltown for some tranquility, Bingara Gorge at Wilton are running some free events including a yoga class and story time plus a twilight cinema on Saturday. On Sunday they've got kids gardening and a science show. For more info, check out the website.
For something cultural, the 141st Scottish Highland Gathering is being held at the Castle Hill showground. This is a family event with dancing, bagpipes, haggis hurling (what the?), a vintage car display plus food and drink stalls. For more info, check out the Facebook page.
With so much happening in the Macarthur area and surrounds this weekend - and predicted good weather - it's going to be hard to make a choice. Where are you planning to be?
If you feel like heading out of Campbelltown for some tranquility, Bingara Gorge at Wilton are running some free events including a yoga class and story time plus a twilight cinema on Saturday. On Sunday they've got kids gardening and a science show. For more info, check out the website.
For something cultural, the 141st Scottish Highland Gathering is being held at the Castle Hill showground. This is a family event with dancing, bagpipes, haggis hurling (what the?), a vintage car display plus food and drink stalls. For more info, check out the Facebook page.
With so much happening in the Macarthur area and surrounds this weekend - and predicted good weather - it's going to be hard to make a choice. Where are you planning to be?
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Little Kids Zone
Club Playdays at Minto has reopened as Macarthur Indoor Sports Arena as Little Kids Zone indoor play centre. It features the same set up and equipment as Playdays with a slightly different menu.
The centre is great for children aged 2-5. There's lots of room for them to run around, jump, ride and pretend play. The play area takes up a couple of fully shaded netball courts and all areas are easily overlooked by the tables in the cafe section where you can get drinks, snacks and light meals.
Little Kids Zone is open from 9:30 to 2:30 Monday to Friday. I can't find a website for them but they have a Facebook fan page. Prices are around $7 entry per child.
The centre is great for children aged 2-5. There's lots of room for them to run around, jump, ride and pretend play. The play area takes up a couple of fully shaded netball courts and all areas are easily overlooked by the tables in the cafe section where you can get drinks, snacks and light meals.
Little Kids Zone is open from 9:30 to 2:30 Monday to Friday. I can't find a website for them but they have a Facebook fan page. Prices are around $7 entry per child.
Friday, 29 October 2010
Shining Stars Baby and children's market
This is a great initiative for both parents struggling financially to buy all the things needed for a new baby and young children, or for people wanting to sell baby and children things in good condition but no longer needed.
The Shining Stars Baby and Children's Market is being held this Sunday 31st October (Halloween!) at Campbelltown Civic Centre (91 Queen Street, just down from the police station) from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Entry is $3 per adult.
The markets are held indoors so will go ahead whatever the weather and there's plenty of parking just across the road in Broughton Street.
The Shining Stars Baby and Children's Market is being held this Sunday 31st October (Halloween!) at Campbelltown Civic Centre (91 Queen Street, just down from the police station) from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Entry is $3 per adult.
The markets are held indoors so will go ahead whatever the weather and there's plenty of parking just across the road in Broughton Street.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Man Vs Wild parody - Campbelltown
Last week, a friend sent me a link to this YouTube video via Facebook. It's a take-off of the popular Man Vs Wild show featuring Bear Grylls and features 'Bear' taking on the 'wilds' of Campbelltown. I thought Part 1 was very funny. Part 2 is a bit slapstick and juvenile. I was going to post it on here but it's definitely not rated PG.
This week, the video has made the front page of the Macarthur Chronicle. Apparently it's upset some local big knobs although I think there have been worse portrayals of the area, including episode two of the Secret Millionaire which describes Campbelltown as: "...has a long history of public housing, low-income families, substance abuse and crime..." The show was widely criticised for only focusing on the very worst areas. At least the YouTube parody features the beautiful grounds of the University of Western Sydney.
I guess when it comes to Campbelltown Council, Uni students are an easier target than Channel Nine. At least we can thank Eric Grothe Jnr for his video, Campbelltown My Home Town by Eric Grothe Jnr as featured on the Matty Johns Show (Channel 7).
Have you seen the Man Vs Campbelltown video? What do you think?
This week, the video has made the front page of the Macarthur Chronicle. Apparently it's upset some local big knobs although I think there have been worse portrayals of the area, including episode two of the Secret Millionaire which describes Campbelltown as: "...has a long history of public housing, low-income families, substance abuse and crime..." The show was widely criticised for only focusing on the very worst areas. At least the YouTube parody features the beautiful grounds of the University of Western Sydney.
I guess when it comes to Campbelltown Council, Uni students are an easier target than Channel Nine. At least we can thank Eric Grothe Jnr for his video, Campbelltown My Home Town by Eric Grothe Jnr as featured on the Matty Johns Show (Channel 7).
Have you seen the Man Vs Campbelltown video? What do you think?
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