Rouse Hill Billy Cart Derby zooms to be the biggest ever
THE sixth Rouse Hill Billy Cart Derby smashed records in participation as brilliant autumn weather brought out families in their droves at Rouse Hill town centre on Saturday.
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THE sixth Rouse Hill Billy Cart Derby smashed records in participation as brilliant autumn weather brought out families in their droves at Rouse Hill town centre on Saturday.
A record 120 carts, many colourfully painted, took part in the annual event, which underlined the strong community spirit for this family event.
Pastor Ric Sindel, of the Rouse Hill Community Baptist Church, said it was easily the biggest and best supported derby, with four races held every 15 minutes.
“The community spirit was fantastic and we have had very positive feedback,” Rev Sindel said. “The whole event was very well run and we had around 70 volunteers making sure everything was going smoothly on the day.
“All the sponsorship goes back to pay for the costs of organising the event.”
Castle Hill state Liberal MP Ray Williams and Hills Shire deputy mayor Robyn Preston were among the starters for the derby, which featured entertainment by Bella Augimeri.
Steve Elliott, the chief scrutineer, provided some of the stylish hot rods and truck entries while local Men’s Sheds supplied billy carts for teams that did not have their own.
Kerrie Sheaves, co-founder of Men In Action, and Reena Jethi, who works in the office of Baukham Hills state Liberal MP David Elliott, also provided expertise.
The climbing wall was most popular among off-track activities.
■ The Sixth Rouse Hill Billy Cart Derby brought together several local churches who shared the planning and organising: Rouse Hill Bible Church, Rouse Hill Community Baptist Church, Kellyville Adventist Church and New Hope Baptist Church
■ Details: http://billycartderby.com.au
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