There were 130-140 total attendees at the Welcome Back To Loomberah Sunday Lunch. There were a few last minute ticket swaps so the number is not exact.

The day consisted of live music, catering by Pats Lebanese Catering, face painting and balloon art for the children.

The Hall Committee set tables up outside the hall with umbrellas with the children’s activities conducted inside.

Fortunately, the weather was perfect for an outdoor Sunday lunch.

The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many people made the effort to thank our Committee Secretary and Kate Arndell (Rural Adversity Mental Health Program) on their way out the gate for a wonderful afternoon. The committee was also extremely happy with the afternoon. For them, it was low effort and high enjoyment.

Kate Arndell and Liz Blackburn, Loomberah Hall Committee Secretary, acknowledged and thanked the support of Rotary during their welcome announcement. Kate Arndell is currently conducting a short online survey, questioning attendees on their thoughts of the day. She will make a summary of this survey available to the committee and to your Rotary Club in the coming weeks.

The sponsored funds from Rotary were spent on:

– Hire of 10 x outdoor umbrellas  (These were  fabulous and allowed people to relax in the shade on a beautiful day).

– Face painting and balloon art (entertainment for children)

– Lucky door vouchers (10 x $50 vouchers to Farmer Bob’s)

– Tea, coffee, milk as well as sundry bathroom & kitchen supplies.

The Loomberah Hall Committee work tirelessly to keep our community connected. With drought, fires and now the current mouse plague, we are committed to ensure we can provide a place in the community particularly for our farmers and those relying on farm related income to come together and share their experiences, talk and support one another in a safe, friendly environment. Without financial support from clubs such as yours we would not be able to host these important events. The family table is often a place where you share stories, laugh, cry, help each other when times are tough and celebrate the good times. The Loomberah Hall is our community’s family table. Our Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to your club for your generous support allowing us to host a wonderful community event and continue to keep our community connected.