Local tradies gathered at San Remo’s Breakaway disability facility on Friday, November 25 to put in a day’s hard work and to help those less fortunate.
Breakaway advocate, Gary Blaschke, said the special camp was built 40 years ago as a Rotary club project with many volunteers doing work along the way.
“As costs are rising and maintenance is inevitable, Breakaway’s Infrastructure Committee called on local tradies to help out and do a day of work as their contribution to this unique facility,” he said.
“Many promised, yet failed to show, except for a handful from Home and Hosed, a one-stop shop for your home needs.
“Scott, Jaren, Greg and Blake worked tirelessly repairing cabins and doing odd jobs.
“Mick and Steve from Gwandalan did repairs to downpipes, carpentry and painting while Breakaway volunteers cooked up a treat on the barbeque and the women from the Auxiliary came up with the tasty cakes and slices that the boys quickly put away during smoko.
“Shane the regular groundsman put in extra time and supported everyone with Dave doing his magic on the sensory trail for the disabled.
“A beer or two was the order of the day late into the afternoon where further stories were told and friendships were made.
“Thank you to those who came to our rescue and made a pleasurable day of maintenance work,” Blaschke said.
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Gary Blaschke
Breakaway Advocate