Barham’s Plan B

13 January 25

On one of the bleakest winter days in Bathurst, the Lodge’s efforts to raise money for the support of local MND sufferers and their carers was difficult.

The apparent temperature was -6.7ºC and when a wind gust of more than 60 kph came through and almost sent the kiosk into the adjacent car park, the inevitable decision was made to abandon the day. Bunnings staff had the kiosk razed to the ground within 20 minutes, obviously fearing for the integrity of their infrastructure.

The second part of the Lodge’s fundraising efforts met with more success, when 65 people gathered for a catered dinner at the lodge rooms. There were lots of prizes in a raffle, a silent auction and much camaraderie and good will as well as good food and drink.

The delighted winner of the major raffle prize, a handmade quilt donated by Ms Lesley Neuhaus of Sydney, was local identity Liz McFarland.

With the help of Masonicare, Lodge Barham will donate a total of $5,923.62 to Motor Neurone Disease NSW.

📸The sausage sizzle crew – before freezing temperatures and near gale-force winds forced the effort to be abandoned early!
📸The major raffle prize, a lovely handmade quilt and the lucky winner, Liz McFarland.