UREGENT - CANCELLATION OF DUNEDOO BUSH POETRY FESTIVAL

[Brenda Joy]

URGENT NEWS
DUNEDOO BUSH POETRY FESTIVAL
Sad to be the bearer of the news that the Dunedoo Bush Poetry Festival which was due to take place next week from 3rd - 6th March, is not being held.

Eric Beer, the Co-ordinator advised that it was a majority decision taken last night by the Festival Committee following the current and on-going effects from the very recent bush fires in the Dunedoo region. Many people involved with the festival have been directly or indirectly affected by these severe fires and it was felt that the community was unable to go ahead due to these circumstances. Blaze Aide volunteers are currently in the district offering support to those who have endured loss and hardship.

The Written Bush Poetry Competition has already been judged and winners will be announced on 3rd March. Results and reports will be circulated after that date.

The ABPA appreciates the position and how difficult it was to come to this decision, and thanks Eric Beer for his considerable pre-festival background work. Also the Dunedoo Festival Committee and the Dunedoo and District Development Group are thanked for the support they have given to Bush Poetry over the years. May the blessings be towards the continuation of Dunedoo festivals in the future.

[Shelley Hansen]

Hi Brenda

Thanks so much for passing on the news to the Forum users. It is sad indeed to see the cancellation of such a popular Festival, but certainly understandable in the circumstances.

I'm sure we all wish Eric and the team the very best with their recovery from such a devastating event.

Let's hope they will be back, bigger and better, next year.

Cheers
Shelley