Open Day & Working Bee Update

We held another Open Day on May 9th, followed by what has to be our most successful working bee yet! A massive thank you to John and Chris Clancy, who led a team of volunteer builders while the rest of us labored where we could.

If you've been following our website and Facebook page, you’ll know the northwestern wall has undergone a massive transformation. Here is what the team achieved:

• Removed the old iron
• Leveled the wall and replaced rotted timbers
• Raised and jacked up the entire wall structure

This clears the way for Country Constructions to restump that part of the woolshed (I'm currently sourcing the stumps needed for the job). This vital step will finally give us a stable base to start repairs on the damaged roof.

The committee is incredibly grateful for the work achieved to date. We are so lucky to have such an amazing community of volunteers pitching in!

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Cocktails in the Yard & Open Day - Saturday 12 September

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 12th September, because our major fundraising event for the year is officially locked in! "Cocktails in the Yards" is set to be an absolute highlight, reimagining the spirit of the traditional shearing “cutout” celebration for a whole new generation. With heritage grants becoming increasingly scarce, every dollar raised from this event will go directly toward the vital restumping and roof repairs needed to save our historic woolshed.

The day kicks off with our Open Day from 10:00am to 3:00pm ($20 Adults / $50 Family Pass). It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the woolshed, browse local market stalls, take in the historical displays, and enjoy plenty of great food and refreshments. Tickets will be available online and at the gate.

As the sun sets over the plains, the main event begins. Cocktails in the Yard (Strictly 18+) commences at 5:30pm, and evening ticket holders are welcome to remain on site after the daytime gates close. We will begin the twilight evening with cocktails and canapés in the newly uncovered, paved forcing yards—hidden beneath the dirt for decades and now beautifully revealed—before moving inside the woolshed after sunset for finger food, supper, and incredible live music from Velvet Sessions.

Evening Tickets are $100 per person, which includes full admission to the daytime Open Day, two cocktails, all your food, and live entertainment. Dress code is smart casual country attire. Please note that due to the historic, uneven woolshed flooring, high heels and stilettos must not be worn—boots and flat shoes only!

We will also be drawing our grand Fundraiser Raffle during the evening. You can purchase your raffle tickets at the event or online in advance right after booking your entry.

Need to know: Numbers for the evening event are strictly limited, so early booking is highly recommended. To make getting home easy, a bus service will run from Coleambally via Darlington Point (departing 4:30pm, returning from Toganmain at 10:30pm) for just $5.00 per person. Come along for an unforgettable night of history, hospitality, and community support!