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Children’s Sanctuary at National Multicultural Festival

cbd ltd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:19:30 +0000

Through our sponsorship of the Festival and participation on the Festival Steering Committee, Canberra CBD Ltd has brought to life an inaugural Sanctuary precinct for the 2012 event.

The ACT Government’s National Multicultural Festival, held in Canberra’s city centre from Friday 10 February to Sunday 12 February 2012, will feature 335 stalls and 210 performance groups and is expected to attract 200,000 people.

With the influx of people into the city, Canberra CBD Ltd has worked with the festival organisers to ensure a quiet, family-friendly area that will include a Children’s Sanctuary, Seniors Sanctuary, breastfeeding tent, stroller parking, facilities for refilling and heating baby’s bottles, and shaded areas for seniors, parents and children to relax.

Another first will be the bike park, a secure bicycle parking area located at the intersection of Binara Street and City Walk. Our CEO, Steve Gregory, says the introduction of the bicycle enclosure will enable families to ride into the festival and avoid having to find a car park. Mr Gregory adds that the Sanctuary is the perfect area for families, mums with babies and seniors to find some repose during the dynamic event.

“The National Multicultural Festival is one of the most lively and most popular events held in the city centre,” he said. “at times, these large public events can often be overwhelming for seniors, children and parents – it’s good to have a quiet shady space to retreat to .”

“Sour Cherry café, located in the Sanctuary precinct, is also supporting the initiative by modifying its menu over the duration of the Festival to appeal to mums, children and seniors.” Handmade will also be open, giving Mums an opportunity for some Australian crafted handmade goods while enjoying a bit of a rest.

The Children’s Sanctuary will host a range of activities including a piñata, arts ’n’ crafts, Kenny Koala, Storytelling in different languages plus Show Bags. For the parents , they can relax and be pampered with massages, makeovers and tips on creating vibrant wardrobes. It starts from 10:00am then ends with a children’s parade at 4:00pm.

Mr Gregory says that “based on the success of this inaugural year of the Sanctuary precinct, future years could see the space evolve even further.”

Public Artwork – launch of Poet’s Corner

cbd ltd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:14 +0000

We attended the launch of Poet’s Corner in Garema Place this morning. Three seperate sculptures celebrate the lives and achievements of AD Hope, David Campbell and Judith Wright. The installation features bronze busts of each of these significant Australian poets who have a strong connection to Canberra and our region. The artwork was commissioned by Arts ACT in response to public lobbying for the project.

Economic Development Directorate City Projects

cbd ltd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:38:12 +0000

Keep up-to-date with the EDD’s 2012 projects as part of the City Revitalisation plan.

Roller Derby @ Roller Skate in the City

cbd ltd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Roller Derby demo sessions start tomorrow night @ 9pm. Each Wednesday until 1 February, see a 25 minute roller derby demo then enjoy a 1.5 hour public skate sessions. Tickets available from $15.50 – click here.

SKATE IN THE CITY STARTS TOMORROW

cbd ltd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:34:09 +0000

Download session times and feature performance details here.

Summernats cruise through the City

cbd ltd — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:58:32 +0000

Summernats cars will participate in a cruise down Northbourne Avenue to London Circuit on Thursday January 5. View the TAMS information brochure.

Christmas performance cancelled for Monday 19th December

cbd ltd — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:16:42 +0000

Unfortunately today’s lunchtime Christmas choir performances in the City have been cancelled due to the weather.

Craft ACT Shop

cbd ltd — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:54:12 +0000

Craft ACT are inviting last minute Christmas shoppers to purchase lovely handmade gifts tomorrow evening from 5-8pm – upstairs on Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit.

Christmas in the City – the last three

cbd ltd — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:50:29 +0000

This Friday the 16th, and the following Monday feature performances from Palmerston and Latham Primary Schools, with the final performance on Tuesday 20th December wrapping up our Christmas program for this year. Be sure to catch Slipstream at lunchtime in Hobart Place – Slipstream A Cappella performs a wide range of repertoire from jazz to Chruch, Sting to swing. With their tight vocals this quartet bring joyful Christmas harmony to the City, singing a set that puts the pennies in your puddings and the groove in your Gloria Excelsis!

Roller Skate in the City – MEDIA LAUNCH

cbd ltd — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:19:45 +0000

The media launch for Roller Skate in the City is happening tomorrow Friday 16 December, 12.30pm in Garema Place.

Featuring Roller Derby and Roller Soccer demonstrations, our resident DJ, plus special guests Minister for Tourism & Recreation, Andrew Barr, and our sponsors from ActewAGL. All welcome!