All ages halloween disco set to thrill

Orange City Council’s Youth Action Council (YAC) is hosting a free halloween disco and haunted tunnel for young people from all walks of life.

The event called Cruelty Crawl Asylum is organized by YAC members, Shania Farnsworth and Amber Crawford, and is aimed at giving young people in Orange something to do on a Friday night but also an opportunity to make new friends.

Year 11 student Shania Farnsworth said she had trouble making new friends and so wanted to help others in similar situations.

“Everybody needs friends,” she said.

“This is for all kids, aged from infants to high school and everyone is welcome to come.

“I thought this would be a great opportunity to meet people with similar interests and meet people outside of the school environment.”

Shania said her involvement in YAC had changed her outlook on life for the better and she had meet some inspirational role models and new friends.

Amber said she had been "dragged" along to the first meeting by her mother but had since developed a passion for YAC and was grateful she had been given the opportunity to participate.

"I just love it," she said.

"All of it."

Her mother, Tracy Townsend, said she had noticed her daughter's confidence improve after a few sessions at the youth council.

"It's been great for her organisational skills also and it looks good on a resume," she said.

The Youth Action Council meets once or twice a month, after school, and includes young people aged up to 25 years old. The team come up with ways to improve Orange for its youth.

The Cruelty Crawl Asylum on Friday night has staggered starts so the infants children can have a great time at their own pace and don’t have to worry about the older kids.

Infants and primary school-aged children are encouraged to come along to the PCYC in Byng Street from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm while high school aged children are encouraged to come along from 9pm until 10.30pm.

The girls wanted to thank the PCYC management for allowing them to use its space and for opening the canteen during the event so guests can buy food and drink.

The event is drug and alcohol free.

For information regarding the Youth Action Council contact youth Development Officer Katrina Hausia at khausia@orange.nsw.gov.au

HALLOWEEN: Youth Action Council members Amber Crawford and Shania Farnsworth are busy preparing for the firs Cruelty Crawl Asylum, free halloween disco.