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Here are Brisbane City Council’s new range of free or low cost Active and Healthy activities:

Sailing lessons, fire twirling, African drumming and sustainable gardening workshops are just some of the citywide programs available to children, students, families and seniors plus everyone in between from 1 July.

Family and Community Services Chair Councillor Geraldine Knapp said the three month Active Parks, Gonewalking, Chill Out and RAW (Real Adventurous Women) programs encouraged residents to make the most of Brisbane’s green outdoor spaces.

“Winter is a great time to exercise outdoors as the cool weather is a little kinder to our body temperature,” Cr Knapp said.

“There are more than 50 Gonewalking walks on offer, plus new Chill Out activities for school students such as sustainable gardening and natural weaving workshops at Northey Street Community Farm.

“It’s a great way for kids to get outdoors and learn more about where fruit and vegetables come from.

“People can also experience cultures from around the world at the ‘Come and Try Multicultural Day’ in West End, which includes activities like Kumihimo Japanese braiding, create your own miniature zen garden and African drumming.”

To make participation easy, Active Parks activities are grouped by zone – north, east, south and west.

What’s On: Fire! Try your hand at fire twirling and fire-eating in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Brisbane Powerhouse, New FarmThursday 31 July 6.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: $35.00Book by calling Vulcana Womens Circus on 3358 1888 or emailadmin@vulcana.org.au

Half-day sailing course Never set foot on a yacht before? This is the course for you. Learn to steer the yacht, work the sails and winches while sailing around Moreton Bay. Light refreshments provided.Meet at office, East Coast Marina, Royal Esplanade, ManlySun 27 Jul 8am – 12noon or 1pm – 5pmCost: $70.00Book by phoning 3396 4100 or email sailing@southerncrossyachting@.com.au

Come and try multicultural day Come and experience cultures from around the world.All ages Free Sat 26 Jul 1-3pm Playground opposite Morry Street, Orleigh Park in West End

Build a no-dig garden Learn how to grow fresh vegetables without having to pick up a shovel or spade.Windsor Tuesday 1 July to Thursday 3 Jul OR Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 JulyNorthey Street City Farm9am-12 noon $2.00 Northey Street City FarmPhone Council on (07) 3403 8470 to book