General News
26 July, 2023
Crackling yarns around bonfire
CRACKING yarns and music filled the night air around a crackling bonfire in Yarrawalla on Friday night. The community came together for the district’s first major get-together in more than three years. Key organiser Sue Bennett said more than 80...
CRACKING yarns and music filled the night air around a crackling bonfire in Yarrawalla on Friday night.
The community came together for the district’s first major get-together in more than three years.
Key organiser Sue Bennett said more than 80 people turned out, including many newer residents in the district.
“After COVID, we had been a little concerned that the community was not getting together, particularly those who have moved into the area,” she said.
Tom and Brian Smith built the bonfire that was surrounded by residents listening to yarns from storyteller Jan Wositzky and vocalist Sherri Parry at the event assisted by Loddon Shire Council.
And Sue said discussion also turned to holding more social functions that will be discussed at a community meeting next month.
“On Friday night we decided to form a local walking club as one of the first ways to bring the community together,” Sue said.