Men of League Foundation ‘tackling the drought’ in Narromine, Gilgandra, Mudgee

A bus full of former first grade rugby league players including David ‘Cement’ Gillespie and Les Davidson will head to the western region to touch base with the local communities enduring the tough winter’s drought.

Four separate events will take place over the three-day tour, with rugby league lovers of each township strongly encouraged to throw themselves into the action and enjoy the opportunity to connect with their local counterparts, and some of the former legends of rugby league.

Rugby League the Musical with Denis Carnahan will be held at the Narromine RSL Club on Friday evening at 7.30pm, where guests can enjoy the complimentary show as well as finger food and beverages.

On Saturday morning, an NRL supported coaching clinic will be held at 10am at Cale Oval for all junior rugby league enthusiasts to hone their skills with some of the game’s best.

The touring party will then head to Gilgandra, then Mudgee on Sunday morning.

Men of League Foundation Chief Executive Officer Stephen Lowndes said the tour’s schedule will allow as many people as possible to touch base with some of the game’s greats and learn more about their local support networks, as well as the Men of League Foundation.

“We would love to see not just rugby league fans, but all members of the local community join us at our events over the weekend,” Lowndes said.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for the hardworking men, women and children of our rural townships to enjoy each other’s company over a bite to eat or cold drink and perhaps take their mind off a tough winter season.

“We are hoping to reinforce that regardless of this tough period in time, they are not alone and have numerous support networks available to them should they need a shoulder to lean on.”

If you, or someone you know, is struggling financially or emotionally due to the drought, contact wellbeing@menofleague.com