It has been a nervous time for our club this year. We only got information to allow us to proceed a short time ago. The hoops have been epic. But now planning

is well under way for the event. The conditions are looking good. People are keen to get involved. We would still like more volunteers , so if you have a few hours free on the day, let us know.

Due to Covid there are many more things to be done. Everyone is working hard to get us over the line.

“Triple M” Annual Festival of the Wind 2021

Hosted by the Lions Club of Emu Park

Attractions

• Markets in Bell Park from 8am until 3pm
• Giant novelty kites flown by world champion kite flyers, all day
• Assemble decorate and fly your own kit kite
• Kite Flying Tuition from the professionals
• Free colouring competition for the little ones.
• Rides and Slides amusements open all day
• Lots of yummy food from the Lions stall

Program

STAY HOME IF UNWELL
Please do not attend with COVID-19 symptoms & stay at home if unwell (cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath).

CONTACT TRACING

It is recommended by Queensland Health that the Commonwealth Govt COVID-19 Covidsafe app be downloaded and activated prior to attending.

Upon entry you will be required to sign in via a QR code registration including COVID screening questions listed below :-

–          I have not in the last 14 days travelled from overseas or a COVID-19 hotspot.
–          I have not been in close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19.
–          I am not an active COVID-19 case.
–          I am not currently, nor have recently, experienced the symptoms of cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or shortness of breath.

Entry will be refused if you cannot answer yes to any of the above screening questions.

QR codes will be displayed in the line-up to entries so that patrons can begin scanning as they approach to avoid long queues at entry; and then show the gate attendants the sign-in screen prior to entering.

Assisted sign in on our device or manual sign-in will be available if you are unable to sign in using the QR code or the short code.

ORGANIZERS RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY
We have the right to refuse entry and must insist that anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms leaves the venue.

COVID SAFE MEASURES
We have facilitated all measures to allow social distancing throughout the event site and event personnel will be monitoring social distancing throughout the day; however, it is also your responsibility as an individual to maintain 1.5m social distancing at the entry/exit and throughout the event site.
We will provide sanitising stations throughout the event site so to keep good hygiene we encourage its use.
Signage will be displayed throughout the venue highlighting COVID safe practices.

FIRST AID
If you become unwell during the event, seek assistance from event personnel who will contact first aid officers on site.

– Staffing gates (Covid Rules)
– Servery
– Cooking
– Raffles & More
– Mon April 12 – Clean up

Please phone:
Lyn – 0431 353 873
Kay – 0437 005 967
Val or Dennis – 49396698
If you have (3) hours of spare time, please give us a call as we need you.

The weather leading up to the big day was not looking good. There were some very worried organizers who were very nervous. Imagine their relief when the day turned out so well. It was a huge job and as I write this there are still many Lions club members and volunteers packing everything away.

Tomorrow the rest of the gear will be stacked away and a huge sigh of relief till work gets underway for Oktoberfest 2018.

Now doubt there will be many photos of the day but here are a couple from our tireless market coordinator Lyn, featuring the stilt walkers. If you have a photo you think we should feature either from the markets or the festival itself, please send it to one of the Lions members.

“Triple M” Annual Festival of the Wind 2018

Hosted by the Lions Club of Emu Park

Attractions

• Markets in Bell Park from 8am until 3pm
• Giant novelty kites flown by world champion kite flyers, all day
• Assemble decorate and fly your own kit kite for just $6.
• Kite Flying Tuition from the professionals
• Free colouring competition for the little ones.
• Rides and Slides amusements open all day
• Lots of yummy food from the Lions stall

Program

10.00a.m. Free Kite Clinics and Flying demonstration, ask at Kite Magic Marquee at the top of the boat ramp.
10.00a.m. Sand Sculpture competition opens. Free entry, great prizes, lots of give-aways.
10.00a.m. Sha’waza Dance Group
12noon Keppel Community Band
1.00p.m. Judging of the Sand Sculptures and awarding of prizes by Brittany Lauga and Councillor Nigel Hutton
1.00p.m. Official Opening by Mayor Ludwig
1p.m. – 4p.m. Stilt Walkers
1.30p.m. Beach Team Games – Great prizes for your team’s nominated charity
4.00p.m. Coastguard Flare Demonstration
6.45 p.m Bendigo Bank Monster Fireworks from the jetty