Weeds and Bushcare News

2005 Bushcare 'Thank You' Barbecue

The Bushcare 'Thank You' BBQ was held on Saturday, February 12.

Around 150 volunteers made their way down into the Megalong Valley for a BBQ and drinks prepared by Council staff. The day also included for the first time the 'Bushcare Olympics' (weed bag racing, privet tossing and gumboot hurling) and a 'Bake Off' competition.

Awards were presented to the following groups and people:

5 Year Group Award

Marmion Road Bushcare Group
Jackson Park Bushcare Group
Sutton Park Bushcare Group
Mount Wilson Bushcare Group
Bellata Court Bushcare Group

10 Year Group Award

Centenary Reserve Bushcare Group
Deanei Reserve Bushcare Group

15 Year Group Award (first ever!!)

Friends of Katoomba Falls Valley
Fairy Dell Restoration Committee

Hard Yakka Awards (individual)

Morag Ryder
Naomi Estelle

Bushcare Legend (individual)

Barbara Harley

Gallery

Serving food at BBQ

Council staff hard at work cooking the BBQ.

The Gang Gangs band

The Gang Gangs have played at every Bushcare BBQ we've ever had!

Bushcare volunteers toasting their envronment

Some Bushcare volunteers toast the bushland and cliffs surrounding them.

Chris Dewhurst (BMCC) presents the Hard Yakka Award to Morag Ryder

Chris Dewhurst (BMCC) presents the 'Hard Yakka' Award to Morag Ryder

Barbara Harley - Bushcare Legend of 2004

Barbara Harley - the 'Bushcare Legend' of 2004 holds the 'Golden Trowel'

Circo Blurto teaching the circus skill of plate spinning

Circo Blurto teaching the circus skill of plate spinning.

Weed bag racing - a popular event in the Bushcare Olympics

The weed bag racing was a popular event in the 'Bushcare Olympics'.

Weed bag racing

The pace was fast and furious!

The adults weed bag racing

The adult category proved to be just as much fun.

The privet toss was a highly prized event

The privet toss was a highly prized event.

Setting a new world record for privet tossing

A new world record was set!