School holiday fun in the sun

By Emily Donohoe

Jan 13, 2025

Charlie Collins has a turn down the inflatable slide at the 4Rs on Friday, January 10. Photos: Ryan Bellingham. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Local kids have been jumping into the action at the Rochester Racecourse Recreation Reserve, with plenty of free fun provided by Campaspe Shire Council.

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Since Monday, January 6, the installation of an inflatable slide and Zorb balls has proven popular.

Ted Barlow gives the Zorb balls a good crack. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

The activities are running every Monday and Wednesday from 2pm and 6pm, and on Fridays from 10am to 2pm until the end of January.

The 4Rs is hosting the activities throughout January. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Council has set up the installation as demolition and landscaping works continue at the Rochester and District War Memorial Pool.

Entry to all outdoor pools in the shire is also free this season, which runs until March 10.

Young visitors were having a ball. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Children aged four and above can enjoy the activities. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

The Zorb balls are making a splash. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

The space has been created by Campaspe Shire Council. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Ted Barlow gets ready to head into the water on a Zorb ball. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Reineke Jank makes her way down the slide. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

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