A Few Workshops

Julie and I thought it would be a good thing to respond to the suggestion of running some workshops in the snmaller villages around the Bourke area.

We chose to go to Byrock (Map showing Byrock ), Louth (Map showing Louth ) and the Wanarring (Map showing Wanaaring )communities. Byrock is approximately 80ks. south east of Bourke and is a village centred around the Mulga Creek Hotel. Our workshop was in two parts, the first being about networking and the final part was about grant writing. Unfortunately the numbers at Byrock were not what we hoped for, none the less we had a great night and met some of the locals.

The next day we made our way to the community of Louth which resides peacefully on the banks of the Darling River. Great hospitality was given to us at the Post Office B&B from Robyn and Dave. The workshop went well at the local tennis club at which the P&C managed the catering for the evening. There was a great roll up of participants and whilst imparting some of our knowledge we also made some good contacts and learnt a lot about the Louth disitrict.

The next day we made our way to Wanarring on the banks of the lovely Paroo River. After pleasant afternoon talking with the Salvation Army Chaplains Ted and Vickee we launched into the workshops as the day waned. The people at the workshop asked some probing questions and are keen to pursue some projects in their village.

The hospitality offered by Moc and Cherie Parkes at the Outback Inn was second to none.

Kel Hodge