The NSW Parliament’s Family Fun Day is a “fantastic way’’ for parents, grandparents and carers to entertain children during the school holidays and learn about how Australia’s oldest Parliament works, says local MP Chris Patterson.
The Member for Camden is encouraging locals to travel to the city to experience the annual Parliament of NSW Family Fun Day during the upcoming school holidays.
It is scheduled for Friday, October 6.
“Family Fun Day will mean opening sections of the parliament not normally open to the public,’’ says Mr Patterson.
“And this is a fantastic way for children and adults to see how the parliament works from behind the scenes,” Mr Patterson said.
The theme of this year’s event is Ghosts of Our Colonial Past.
Mr Patterson says some very special “ghosts’’ from the Parliament will engage and entertain visitors with intriguing stories throughout the historic rooms of the 200 year plus old building.
Now in its eighth year Family Fun Day will be as unique, entertaining and as fun as it has been in past years.
The event is renowned for its highly entertaining theatrical re-enactments.
“Children and adults can visit the Legislative Chambers and take their seat on the benches,” Mr Patterson said.
“Other highlights on the day include arts and crafts, story-telling, role plays, guessing competition, children’s trail, the Parliament’s 1967 referendum display and the opportunity to visit areas rarely open to the public.
“I encourage everyone to come along to the Parliament for Family Fun Day,’’ he said.
“It’s a unique opportunity for the whole family to learn a little more about Australia’s oldest parliament and its history,” Mr Patterson said.
SNAPSHOT
WHAT NSW Parliament Family Fun Day
ENTRY Free
SCHEDULE From 10am to 3pm
ENQUIRIES Visit www.parliament.nsw.gov.au or phone the Parliamentary Education section on 9230 2047.
Leanne Wotten
The way the government is going it may be too easy to think this day is a normal day at Parliament