By Jessica Micallef
Woodend Playgroup turns 40 this year and plans on celebrating in style.
Playgroup public relations committee member Olivia Desormeaux said it was a “fantastic milestone”.
“The community’s changed so much in the last 10 years, let alone 40, but the playgroup’s been a centre stone – it’s constant,” she said.
To celebrate four decades, the playgroup will host a bush dance fundraiser.
“We’re hoping to raise money for our outdoor area – it needs a big revamp and it does need a little love,” Ms Desormeaux said.
“We’re going to be a doing an old Woodend bush dance and a fundraising silent auction.
“Local businesses have donated so much to the auctions and they’ve been such an ongoing support.”
Ms Desormeaux said the bush dance would be a chance for parents to let their hair down.
“This bush dance, it’s really aimed at parents to have a bit of downtime and social time.”
The bush dance will be on Saturday, August 3, from 7pm at 15 Buckland Street, Woodend. Cost $30.
Tickets: woodendplaygroup@gmail.com
