A key Dubbo event that spins money into the economy will shine the limelight on a dedicated band of volunteer rescuers this year.
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The 144th annual Dubbo Show to be held on May 26-28 will continue its longtime efforts supporting local community groups.
Organisers have given Dubbo’s Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) the opportunity to raise funds and awareness of its activities during the three-day event, show society secretary Sue Hood reported.
It was just one more way in which the Dubbo Show worked “hand-in-hand” with the community.
Two months out from the three-day fixture Mrs Hood told of the operations the not-for-profit organisation had set in place that helped spread the monetary benefit throughout the community.
Dubbo’s PCYC had the role of cleaning the showground, she reported.
“The donation we give goes back to them, buying equipment and helping the youth of Dubbo,” she said.
“The junior rugby club operates a canteen, which helps them take their young players to New Zealand.”
Schools also performed various roles and the Guides helped make sandwiches for judges and volunteers, for which they received a donation.
On top of that was the fuel, food and accommodation required by people who came to the city for the show, the secretary reported.
“Economically the show is good for Dubbo and I still think it’s one of the largest events in Dubbo,” Mrs Hood said.
“But you wouldn’t be able to put it on without the volunteers.
“Across the show, easy [there would be] 1000 volunteers, maybe more.”
Regional Australia Bank remains as major sponsor.
Mrs Hood said the show had good supporters from “large to small”.
The show society is hoping people will turn out in droves.
“It would be lovely to see 22,000 people come to help us and help everyone associated with the Dubbo Show,” Mrs Hood said.
“The economic spin-off would be felt throughout the community.”
Faye Wheeler
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
