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Annual Picnic in the Park

  
The date for the next picnic is:
Sunday 20th October 2013
from 10am
 
Eucalyptus area, Nurragingy Reserve,
Knox Rd, Doonside 2767
 
Enquiries: Janelle 0410 547 574
 
This event is open to the public and completely free to attend
 
  

Activities on the Day

 

A range of fun activities for you to join in with your dog commence from 11:30am.

 

Bring the family, a picnic and maybe a few snags. Don't forget the dogs and a bowl for their water.


Most events are held in heats of 5 participants, and entry is free.

 

Plenty of doggy treats will be on offer for your dog's enjoyment!

 

1. T shirt dress race
  Owners to dress their dog in a T shirt and run a set distance with the T shirt intact. Dog to remain on leash.
   
2. Baldest Siberian Husky
  Show off your hairless dog the one which you have spent 3 weeks brushing and vacuuming the floors over.
   
3. 11-legged race 
  Teams made up of two people and two dogs. The inner legs of the people are tied together. Dogs on leash at all times. The teams race over a set distance.
   
4. Most vocal dog 
  The dog who can make the loudest noise!
   
5. Tricks 
  Each dog does a trick - on or off leash.  Spectators vote for the winner!
   
6. Biscuit toss 
  How many biscuits can your dog catch in sequence without dropping one?
   
7. Parade of Veterans 
  At 1pm a Parade of Veterans will be held, for all dogs over 7 years of age.  Trophies will be presented for the oldest dog and bitch at the event!
   
8. Parade of Rescue Dogs 
  Your opportunity to say a few words about the dog who has come to share your life and home.

     

 
 
 
 
How to get to Nurragingy
 
The entrance is off Knox Road, Doonside. Car and bus parking is available inside the reserve in designated parking areas. The site is a short walk from Doonside Railway Station, down Cross Street and across Knox Road.

 

See the maps below or click here to visit the Blacktown Council web site.

 

Map of Doonside showing Nurragingy Reserve (top left)
 
 
Nurragingy Reserve - map of roads / trails and internal areas.
THe SHCNSW Picnic in the Park is held in the Eucalyptus Area (top left)
Photos!
 
Click on the galleries below for more pictures from past events.
 
 

(Last Updated 11 MAR 2013 13:36:11)

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