Volunteers welcome at fireworks

With Canobolas Lions, Orange Lions and Rotary Daybreak already pitching into ensure the McCormack Barber party under the stars is the best New Year’s Eve event the Central West has ever seen, more volunteers are invited to help out.

The McCormack Barber party under the stars is set to go off with a bang, with Central West families planning to pull out the picnic rug and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, children’s activities including five jumping castles and a climbing wall, topped off with a massive fireworks display.

“We know the event will run smoothly,” says event coordinator Kyle Manning from Simon John Events, “but we would like to take the pressure off those who are already volunteering their time by giving them shorter shifts and spending some time with their families who are at the event.”

Running from 5pm to 9.30pm, McCormack Barber volunteers will collect gold coin donations at the gate, Orange Lions will assist with the parking of cars at the event, Canobolas Lions will be selling refreshments, and Rotary Daybreak will collect money at the amusements with proceeds going towards the purchase of new equipment for the Orange Base Hospital burns unit.

“Although there will be security patrolling the grounds, especially the boundary fences, to ensure children are kept at a safe distance from the fireworks display and nearby lake, we encourage others to put up their hand to volunteer with the help of patrolling these areas and also to help with the general event affairs,” Mr Manning says.

“It’s a good opportunity for anyone studying or passionate about event management to get some experience and also a good chance to get involved in what is hoped to become an annual community get-together.”

“Shifts could be as short as one hour, if we get a few more volunteers on board for the event,” he said.

For those interested in volunteering, contact Mr Peter McCormack on 6362 6966 or find McCormack Barber party under the stars on Facebook.