Fire recovery work is still continuing with quite a few events already occurred and a few coming up.
Events have included:
-A ladies dinner at the Big Koala in October where it was great to see many ladies catching up and getting to meet some new faces.
-A ‘Living with Fire’ Expo in October with stands or displays from a range of fire related organisations or businesses.
-Ted Brown’s talk on plants and the free give-aways were huge hits.
-Afternoon and barbecue at Old Dadswells Town where people looked around; caught up and enjoyed a casual barbecue tea.
-‘Vocal Nosh’ singing and dinner led by Faye White.
-Monday morning fitness sessions.
-Brimpaen Ladies Lunch.
-Christmas Party hosted by Brimpaen CFA.
-Laharum Cricket and Tennis Clubs Christmas Party with which fire recovery funding is providing some support.
If you haven’t been able to attend any events yet, some events coming up include:
-Australia Day Breakfast at Brimpaen.
-New Year’s Eve Party at Dadswells Bridge.
-In conjunction with Laharum Landcare, construction of Nesting Boxes through Laharum Primary School.
We are aware events are not for everyone, but please make sure you take time out for yourself to do things you enjoy. This may include getting away for a while, fishing or doing some other hobby! Please keep your eyes open for more details in the ‘Beyond the Blaze’ Newsletter. If you are not receiving ‘Beyond the Blaze’ but would like to, please contact me - sally.pymer@hrcc.vic.gov.au or 5382 9593. Sally Pymer, Community Recovery Officer