bonner newsletter WINTER 2014 EDITION Welcome to the LDA Bonner Mingle newsletter! To get involved go to www.mingle.act.gov.au or to register on the Mingle database email us: [email protected] An initiative of the Land Development Agency (LDA) NEVILLE BONNER PRIMARY SCHOOL - CAR BOOT SALE! There’s a variety of community organisations, interest and sporting groups around Gungahlin that offer a wide range of activities and opportunities to ‘mingle’. Find out about some of the options online at www.mygungahlin.com.au/community- directory and https://commsatwork.org/. For parents with kids under 5, Communities@Work run weekly Paint and Play programs in nearby Forde, Harrison and Casey. Under the supervision of experienced coordinators, children enjoy painting, puzzles, play dough, craft and singing. The activities also provide an opportunity for parents and carers to meet other people in the neighbourhood. For details please visit: https://commsatwork.org/paint-and-play COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES IN YOUR AREA With the LDA’s involvement in the establishment of landscaping works nearing completion at Bonner, two major open spaces (Stage 3 and 4) will be open shortly for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Complementing the existing open space network, the realisation of these two open spaces will offer residents a total of over 50ha of parks, ovals and recreation areas in Bonner. A variety of equipment is provided in these areas including play spaces, picnic shelters, walking trails and play equipment. The LDA thanks Bonner residents for their patience throughout the construction process and is working on the final delivery phase to allow access to these great spaces as soon as possible. UPDATE ON BONNER LANDSCAPING When: Sunday 29 June, 9am to 1pm Where: Neville Bonner Primary School Book a spot: Contact Phoebe (P&C President) on 0410 481 524 The LDA is proud to support the Neville Bonner Primary School Parents and Citizens Association (NBPS P&C) for their inaugural Car Boot Sale on Sunday 29 June. The event will run from 9am to 1pm and will include a sausage sizzle and a cake stall, as well as plenty of bargains! The NBPS P&C is in its second year of operation. Last year they raised over $10,000, and donated $8,000 back to the school to purchase more resources for our students – a fantastic effort in their first year. All stall holders are welcome to participate. Please contact P&C President Phoebe on 0410 481 524 to book your space. Don’t miss out!