WelCom October 2019:
St Benedict’s School in Khandallah is running their annual Spring fair, rain or shine, on Sunday 3 November, 11am–2pm. Organisers invite everyone to come along, have some fun and buy some treasures on this great day out. Events include the kid’s zone, the bouncy castle, box maze, lucky key, car racing challenge, plate smashing, sumo wrestling, henna tattooing and loads of other fun things to do. Refreshments will be at the ethnic food stall and buy plants, crafts, book or toys will be on sale. There will be $2 quick raffles and a silent auction with some fantastic items including dining vouchers, accommodation vouchers, tickets to festivals and shows and much more. This great community event, involves the whole school community. Proceeds will go towards the new turf, which it is hoped to be installed by fair day. St Benedict’s School is at 50 Nicholson Rd, Khandallah, Wellington.
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