For weeks, grandchildren of all ages were encouraged by the council to send in entries of photos or drawings that explore why grandparents are so special, while grandparents have been asked to reflect on what makes being a grandparent so great, to help celebrate Grandparents Day (Sunday, October 31), with several prizes up for grabs.
Belfield’s Max, 8, said he has a special bond with his Nanna and made a mug for her as a gift.
“My Nanna never says no to me, she lets me do things that Mum and Dad say no to,” he said.-
“She always makes me lime milkshakes and on Wednesdays, she buys me fish and chips.”
Mayor Khal Asfour says grandparents have a special place in our hearts, no matter how old someone is.
“From philosophers to age-old proverbs that praise our elders, all our lives are so much richer because of the unconditional and incomparable love our grandparents give to us,” he said.
“This day is about us taking a moment to recognise, thank and appreciate the important role grandparents, and older people, play in our lives.
“Grandparents are vessels of wisdom that offer us some of life’s most valuable lessons. I know I learnt so much from my own.
“They are so selfless and find more joy in giving than receiving.”
To see the entries, visit cb.city/Grandparents.
