Our recent working bee, held on the first Saturday of each month, was capably organised by Wilfred Karnoll and focused on cleaning the community hall. A willing troupe of helpers with a range of cleaning gear – some of it motorised but most of it powered by good old ‘elbow grease’ – gathered to polish our local hall up. Whilst the resident Cairns birdwing larvae decided to pack up shop and find new digs elsewhere, Wilfred ensured we didn’t miss a corner, ceiling or railing and was all over, in and around the hall himself mending and replacing bits as needed. The stoic group of locals continued in the rain and wind till their allocated section was completed.
The wind chill factor in the rain was quite bracing to say the least. However the Polar Bear Award goes to young Colin who was soaking wet due to pressure spraying and scrubbing the ceilings! You could hear his teeth chattering as he walked home in the wind and drizzle. Given the chilly weather, the cold drinks afterwards are on a rain check with Wilfred. (Pun intended)
Text by Juanita Poletto; Photos by Leonie Crennan