Donkey day attracts families

The Highfield Garden Reserve Donkey Fun Day proved a popular outing for families who flocked to participate in some old-fashioned activities on March 17. More than 100 hundred people were present to ride the donkeys and compete in games such as the egg and spoon race, sack race and pin the tail on the donkey. Meanwhile, the reserve received a boost this month when the Harcourts Foundation donated $4300 towards the sealing of its gravel footpath. The concrete will stretch 61 metres and allow easy access to the reserve in winter and for people in wheel chairs. The park currently attracts around 10,000 visitors each year.