Autumn is in full swing and plenty is happening in and around Ginninderry this April! 

There’s our regular fitness classes with yoga and Taekwondo to keep you moving as the weather changes, an exciting Lids4Kids exhibition at the Link, and an Easter celebration at Paddys Park for all the family to enjoy! 

 

COMMUNITY & FAMILY 

Easter at the Park 

Join in on the Easter fun at Paddys Park this April with Kippax Uniting Church! There will be plenty of activities for the young (and young at heart) including games, crafts, live music, face painting, and an animal farm. There will also be an Easter egg hunt! 

Saturday 12 April, 2 pm to 4 pm | Paddys Park, Strathnairn | More information here.

Ginninderry Conservation Trust Autumn School Holiday Program

Join the Ginninderry Conservation Trust rangers these school holidays for a time of exploration and fun! This hands-on program designed for children aged 7-12 connects them with nature whilst also teaching them the importance of environmental conservation.

Begins Tuesday April 15 | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

Repair Café 2024

Held on the first Sunday of every month at The Link Building by SEE-Change and Kippax Uniting Church, this is your opportunity to work with repairers to learn how to mend anything from clothing, lamps, toasters, kettles, smartphones, and more.

Have nothing to repair? Head along to learn some new skills – like knitting, sewing, mending, and crocheting. It is fun, relaxing, social, and makes you feel good. All welcome, just drop in!

Sunday 7 April, 1 pm to 3:30 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

Silent Book Club @ Café Stepping Stone

Taking place monthly, this Silent Book Club is open to everyone, with no fees or age limits. You can engage with others as much or as little as you like! Unlike traditional book clubs, there’s no assigned reading or discussion, just a peaceful space to read your book among fellow book lovers.

Here’s how it works: arrive, settle in with a drink, and maybe share what you’re reading, spend a quiet, undisturbed hour reading, and then socialise (or continue reading if you prefer). Bring your current read, order your favourite beverage, and enjoy some uninterrupted reading time.

Sunday 20 April, 2 pm to 4 pm | Café Stepping Stone, Gullifer Street, Strathnairn | Register here.

Blueberries 

Blueberries is a dance, music and drama program for two-to-four year olds. The program is designed for toddlers to attend with their parents for an hour of high-energy fun. There’s no uniform, with little ones encouraged to dress up and express themselves! It’s family-friendly, with other siblings (i.e. babies in prams) welcome. 

Weekdays, dependent on term schedule | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

 

EXHIBITIONS 

Lids4Kids Exhibition at The Link Artspace 

The Link Artspace is hosting Lids4Kids Australia, an exhibition showcasing the positive impact of recycling. The exhibit highlights the work of their Community Recycling & Education Centre (HUB) sharing their story of how recycling transforms plastic bottle lids into practical, colourful products. Lids4Kids is a volunteer-run not-for-profit charity saving plastic bottle lids from landfill and transforming them into useful products, such as school and garden benches, picnic tables, table-tops, pens and carabiners. It’s an interesting exhibition the whole family will enjoy! 

On until Sunday 4 May  | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

Circumnavigating ‘Bush Capital’ from the (bike) saddle  

This one’s for the nature enthusiasts who appreciate a beautiful Australian landscape. Painting penair from mountain bike paths, Sophie ‘art’ Baker literally looks down on The Capital – from The Bush. Dipping in and out of wilderness and gardens, the journey even circuits Parliament House, connecting the pollies to the bush. 

On until Sunday 7 May | Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

Through the small window 

Through the small window is an exhibition finding beauty in the everyday. The exhibition by local artist Lesley Anderson is an expression in both abstraction and stylized still-life works. Responding to patterns found in ordinary household textiles often associated with routine tasks. 

On until Sunday 18 May | Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

 

FITNESS AND MINDFUL MOVEMENT 

Tap into your zen with yoga classes

Get bendy during Thursday evenings at a yoga class! You don’t need any experience – just head along for the slow-flow class that will help melt away tension, build strength and mobility, and give you a chance to recharge. Take along a yoga mat, water bottle and comfy clothes.

Every Thursday, 6.45 pm – 7.45 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

West Belco Bike Bus 

Join a bunch of like-minded people and cycle into work. The West Belco Bike Bus is a group of people who cycle into work in a group, with a set route and timetable so it can pick up more ‘passengers’ along the way. 

Cycling is a quick, fun way to get to work while keeping fit and healthy, along with saving emissions from a car or bus commute. The West Belco Bike Bus starts off from Kippax shops, then cycles through to the Belconnen Town Centre, Civic, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and on to Barton. 

Monday 7 April 7 am – 9 am  | Meet at Kippax Fair, 26 Hardwick Crescent, Holt | More information here.

Fitness in The Park

Fitness class for all levels of fitness for the whole community. Join local resident Vince as he takes you through a group fitness class in the fresh air at Paddys Park.

Every Wednesday, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm and Sunday, 7.30 am – 8.30 am Paddy’s Park, Asimus Avenue, Strathnairn | Find out more here.

Roll your way into fitness 

Strap on your skates and join RollerFit instructors Matt, Amelia, and Zeb to learn the amazing style of roller dance! Roller dance, also known as rhythm skating, has deep roots in Black North American culture. This unique style combines different steps, turns and individual moves to get multiple skaters flowing and moving in sync. It’s a sure way to get fit!

Fridays between 6 pm and 7:30 pm | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

Salsa Dance Classes by Move Me Studios 

Get your groove on with these free beginner classes, no partner or experience required. Bring your two left feet and enjoy a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Dance is a fantastic way to get fit, stay active and meet new friends. 

You don’t need to bring a partner, but feel free to take one along for a fun date night! Spots are limited – so make sure you book your spot. Did we mention it’s free? 

Sundays between 6 pm and 7:30 pm | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

Evening Taekwon-Do to wind down after a busy day

If you want gentle exercise but not first thing in the morning, enjoy evening Taekwon-Do classes at The Link. The class is aimed at beginners of all ages from preschool age and over—adults are also most welcome and are encouraged to join in with their children. Of course, anyone with TKD experience is also very welcome.

With no experience necessary – the class will accommodate fitness levels of all sorts, from those with a high degree of fitness and flexibility to those who don’t. After all, we all have to begin somewhere!

Mondays between 6 pm – 7 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here