Address to the Federation Chamber, Adjournment

Thursday 7 November 2024

Community life in the south side is something I always cherish, and there is no better time than the fete season happening now. I encourage all residents to take advantage of the wide array of fantastic activities on offer. The schools, community groups and volunteers behind these activities deserve the support of the general community, and I can guarantee that those who do attend will all have a great time. I'll give a quick plug to some of the events to keep an eye out for in Bean over this weekend. The Wanniassa School Twilight Picnic and the Sacred Heart Primary School's Twilight Fair in Pearce are both tomorrow Friday 8 November. St Thomas the Apostle Primary School in Kambah has a fete on this Saturday 9 November. The Orana Steiner School in Weston have their Spring Fair this Sunday 10 November. Holy Family Primary School at Gowrie have their fete on the following weekend. And, of course, SouthFest is back that weekend as well. There are many other activities happening this weekend and beyond. Especially since the COVID era, it's critical to that appreciate these types of activities where we can all get together to have fun should never be taken for granted. I encourage Bean residents and people from right across the ACT region to get down to at least one of the great community events happening in the South this weekend and the weekends following.