Lawrence Loves… the big day approaches
Lawrence Community Fundraising Inc. invites Clarence Valley residents to enjoy a free a community arts festival in Lawrence, this Saturday 25th May.
LCF Inc President, Jenna Thompson said, “Lawrence Loves… is a way of shining a light on aspects of village life that contribute to its identity. We’re focusing on three tried and tested ways of bringing people together: through food, performing arts and ceremony.”
The project is funded by the Yulgilbar Foundation and has comprised a series of free arts and craft workshops which culminate in a one-day festival.
Following several craft workshops at Lawrence Public and Pre-schools, a ‘school’ of brightly painted papier maché fish will adorn the festival site, while students will be showing off their lantern designs during the parade after sunset.
There will be live music all afternoon and evening thanks to a partnership with local curators Original Sound Lounge, plus a performance from the Maclean Scottish Town Dance Troupe. A Welcome To Country ceremony will take place at 3pm sharp.
Activities on the day have a family focus and include ‘Pat a Paca’ sessions with Wahgungurry Alpacas, a circus playspace and giant wooden games. Visitors will be able to view displays and interact with members of Lawrence Historical Society, Lawrence Gardening Club, Lawrence Fishing Club and Lawrence Community Fundraising Inc. And if you’re feeling creative, sign up for the Wattle Ball and/or Lantern Making Workshops on the day.
Hot food will be served by the Lawrence General Store food truck, a bush tucker barbecue hosted by The Hungry Gooris and an RFS sausage barbecue, with sweet treats offered by the Lawrence Public School P&C and I-Scream.
The event runs from 2pm to 9pm with the lantern parade at 6pm. For anyone interested in learning the art of scone making, while enjoying a good yarn, join in ‘Sconversations’ with Maclean CWA at the Lawrence Hall from 10am on Saturday morning.
Attendees are advised to bring chair or picnic blanket and something warm to wear after dark for the lantern parade.
Head to lawrencecommunityfundraising.com.au for detailed event information.
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