Friday 23 March marks 10 years since the first Twilight Stroll was held on Friday 28 March 2008.
The first Twilight Stroll was born from funding Council received under the Victorian Governments Premiers Active Families Challenge that was developed and presented as part of the ‘Go for Your Life’ strategy; that encouraged community members to participate in 30 minutes of physical activity for 30 days, now commonly known as Premiers Active April.
The Twilight Stroll now forms part of Council’s Activities in the Park program as part of the Get Mooving Greater Shepparton initiative providing free and low cost activities in parks, reserves and pools from September to April each year encouraging all community members to be healthy, happy, active and connected.
Here are some fun facts about the Twilight Stroll. Since 2008 a total of 16 strolls have been held; over 12,000 people have walked 84,000 steps along the Shared Path Network to SPC KidsTown; over 10,000 sausages and 4,000 vegie burgers, 240kgs of coleslaw and 20,106 slices of wholemeal and multigrain bread has been served.
The Twilight Stroll is a free and inclusive community event that has had the support of over 300 volunteers and 19 partner agencies including local businesses and community groups.
This Twilight Stroll, on Friday 23 March 2018 register at 5.30pm at either the Chinaman’s Gardens in Mooroopna or the bridge behind Aquamoves and take the Stroll to SPC KidsTown.
Upon arriving at SPC KidsTown, there will be lots of free activities including:
- Pedal Karts
- Inflatable Shark Obstacle Course
- Indigenous Traditional Games
- Active Kids
- Hoops, Poi and Plate Spinning
- Miniature Train Rides
- Shuttle bus return to your starting destination
Participants can also enjoy the live music Antonio Formica PLUS a free BBQ dinner. Although many free activities are on offer, kids can have fun with the Adventure Playground – from Giant Slides, to the Fruit Bin Maze, Swings, Fort plus so much more.
Visit www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au or like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook or alternatively contact Council’s Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9700.
