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Issue 1,152
Friday 13th September 2024
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AN ENGAGING FUN EVENT Darfield Bricktacular 2024, held on the last day of August, was one not to be missed. Darfield PTA organisers Kelly, Maria and Emily say the event was a fantastic day full of fun, colour and creativity that came together really well, with people arriving from 9.30am, despite the event not officially opening until 10am. “We had approximately 600 people through the doors and this year's event saw people staying for longer or locals returning throughout the day. This year there were more people engaging in Lego creating, with play areas on both the stage and in the lounge areas. “There was a 'food court' outside, with local food trucks, which was a popular sunny spot until the weather started turning just after 2pm, when we integrated the Sausage Sizzle with the very popular Bake Sale inside, with Darfield Primary students taking orders from the kitchen, great team work by everyone!” The People's Choice award for the most popular Exhibitor Display went to Ashley Tierney, with her incredible Four Seasons creation. The Malvern School competition was a tough judge, with first place going to Greendale School with their
Organisers Emily Mitchell, Maria MacFarlane and Kelly Buckland at the 2024 Bricktacular.
Lunch-e-ator and first place Preschool competition going to Darfield Playcentre with their Caring Communities creation (photos can be found on the Facebook page). There were also some clever innovative builds by individuals of all ages from the wider community, with many prizes awarded, thanks to the 110 generous sponsors of the event. The organisers say the fundraiser couldn't have gone ahead without the support of school families, with parents all pitching in to do their bit, between helping with set up, providing baking or volunteering their time on the day. “We are so grateful. Feedback
from the vendors and people who attended was that it was a fantastic local event for all ages; a chance for extended family members to share lunch and then play together; lovely to see so many Dad's enjoying the day with their children; displays that inspired children to go home and get creating with their own Lego; and were keen to see it back in Darfield
again as a great way to bring the community together.” The final amount raised for the Playground Fund was around $8442.26. Photos of the event can be found on the Darfield Bricktacular Facebook Page and were taken by Kathryn Taylor Photography, who sponsored the event by capturing images of the day.
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