By Jed Lanyon
WHYLD community group invites you along to their annual WHYLD Winter Warming Bonfire Night at Wickhams Road Reserve, Launching Place on Sunday 23 June at 3pm.
Winter Warming is an event for residents of the WHYLD (Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley), Upper Yarra and neighbouring communities to venture out in the heart of winter, enjoy community spirit and celebrate the winter solstice.
WHYLD are looking forward to the Winter Warming after inclement weather forced last year’s event to be cancelled.
Event coordinator Meryl Knoll said, “The forecast is indicating that the weather will be kinder to us this year.
“Our inaugural event was held in 2015 and since then the event has evolved slowly, but our core focus remains the same. It’s all about bringing the community together.”
One of the key features of the event is the fire show performance by local volunteers together with The Dreaming Space and Fireworks Dance Company.
Fire and warmth are the central themes for this community gathering around a bonfire with free activities for all ages including a magic show, circus play, badge making, performing stage and face painting
WHYLD community group enlists the support of Hillcrest CFA to manage the parking and bonfire, Upper Yarra SES to provide shelter and light and Hoddles Creek Red Cross to provide hot food and drinks and a range of winter woollies for purchase.
A new element at the event will be a performing stage featuring local talent including jazz and the Upper Yarra Drummers.
Anyone interested to perform on the stage should contact Leanne on 0438 252 519.
For more information about the Winter Warming event or WHYLD, visit: https://whyld.org.au/.
