DEFYING imminent weather threats, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) was blessed with sunshine for its annual Fun Day event on Sunday, 17 August.
Designed to build community connections and increase the district’s resilience, a dedicated crew of volunteers gathered in the early morning to set up the circus-themed event at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve.
“We had such success with the circus theme last year, so we ramped that up for Fun Day 2025,” said co-organiser Chris Parke.
The SPaDCO motto, “A Stronger Future Together”, rang true as the communities of Eungai, Grassy Head, Yarrahapinni, Fishermans Reach and Stuarts Point came together to share in the festivities.
Features of the day included magic demonstrations, hula hooping, face and nail painting, reptiles, a kids art competition, live music and more.
A range of community organisations and services were also showcased to visitors.
In attendance were Kempsey Shire Mayor Kinne Ring and Councillor Adam Matchett, who announced the winners of a variety of prizes and competitions alongside SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis.
“A huge thank you to all the organisers and volunteers for arriving at dawn and locals who ran stalls for helping create an amazing atmosphere for the Fun Day weekend,” SPaDCO Secretary Jane Ford said.
“Thank you to Kempsey Shire councillors [Noel] Selby and [Julie] Coburn for attending and Mayor Kinne Ring and Councillor [Adam] Matchett for announcing the many awards for the Writing Competition and Arts Exhibition.”
By Jen HETHERINGTON
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