Several months back I went to a community fun fair in Addington which had everything a big (meaning adult) or little kid could ask for. I really felt the benefits of attending a community get together after all we have had to deal with in our EQ times. It left me feeling the importance of sticking together and the need to connect with those in community more often. Barrington Big Fun is another opportunity for this so I thought I’d encourage you all to come out on the day. Last year saw a huge turn out of around 2000 people and an atmosphere not to missed!
Barrington Big Fun offers a very entertaining day for the whole family. In years past, more than 50 local musicians, entertainers, cultural groups, sports teams, crafts people, local businesses and non-profit organisations have pooled together with great community spirit. Christchurch City Libraries will be there running a story time session and displaying information on our fantastic services. The mix includes live performance, activities, information stalls, and of course yummy food!
Stage Line up!
It is great to see a community event drawing on local talent and offering something for everyone, a lot of different acts has been packed into the 3 hour duration of the event. Everything from classical, band music, clowns, martial arts, Irish, swing and zumba dancing; rock music and more.
FREE ‘Have-A-Go’ Activities
I still get excited at the thought of trains, kites, bouncy castles and the like. Activities include: Lil’ Puff Train, Climbing Tower, Skytes Kites, Pony Parties rides, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, TumbleTimes (Council Gymnastics) and StoryTimes (Christchurch City Libraries).
Food
Barrington Big Fun Day offers a good mix of healthy and local produce along with the regular treats one would expect to see at such an event: hot dogs, kebabs, cakes and candy floss. The information tent will also have free water and fruit.
Find out about more local community events in the Summertimes Family Fun programme and their events page.
26 January 2012 at 11:27 am
Yes, the Addington fair is great, that’s my neighbourhood one and situated on the loveliest setting of a church grounds in a small leafy square. It had all those old fashioned things I knew from my childhood and very local. I loved it!
I think these local community events are important in current times, give us a sense of togetherness and support. I’ll be heading to the Barrington one hopefully too!