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July 2010
Report
Once again the Forster Keys Family Fun Day was a great success on
Sunday 11th July as the showers struggled to break through the
sunshine on the reserve at Pipers Creek.
Some thought crowd numbers were down this year, but the event was
spread over a wider area, and a count of cars and hungry food purchases
indicated a peak of around 5,000.
The Dragon Boats were a new feature this year, but unfortunately not
able to race as the Taree boat didn’t make it! The Kiddies Games were very
well patronised with many events being held over several heats to
accommodate the eager young contestants.
The YMCA put on an hour display of Pilates, Aerobatics and the
Zumba, all accompanied by thumping music and breathless instruction,
keeping the participants on their toes and the crowd tapping their feet.
The Dog Show fortunately managed to just beat the rain. Our four
legged friends were unperturbed by the showers, and the two legged variety
entered into the spirit and dispensed with their umbrellas! Judge Vet Rob
McMahon in short sleeved shirt was clearly in holiday mood, and Mayor Jan
McWilliams presented the prizes before dashing off to her next damp
appointment at the footie!
On the water the power boats roared into action, including the kiddies
power boats driven by 10-11 year olds at around 50-60 kph, and radio
controlled model boats. The static displays of vintage boats, motor bikes,
classic cars and model steam engines were also very popular.
Food and drinks were available all day and the general consensus was
it was a fantastic weekend of fun for all the family. The event is hosted and
organised by the Forster Keys Progress and Ratepayers Association with a
lot of input from Fred Williams and his boaties.
Our hosts would like to thank all the residents who volunteered
their time to help organise and run the weekend, Robert McMahon for judging
the dog show, Mayor Jan McWilliams for presenting the prizes, and the many
local businesses that provided sponsorship in one form or another:
Anoush Beauty Therapy, BWS Liquor Store, Barry
Martz Accountants, Commonwealth Bank, Dales Office Furniture, Forster Keys Mini
Mart, No Bull Gourmet Meats, Forster Keys Real Estate, Forster Keys Takeaway,
Forster Veterinary Hospital, Great Lakes Auto Electrical, IMO Car Wash, J R Richards & Sons, Lakeside Tavern, Marx Tyres, MBM
Mechanical Repairs, Our Town Lighting, Priceline Pharmacy, Sunshine Hair
Salon, Vic’s Smash Repairs, Woolworths
Marion Carney
Membership Secretary and Fun Day Publicity Officer
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