The guys from the Lions Club run the BBQs at the local Robertson Markets, and occasionally at the Moss Vale Markets. They also do BBQs for graduation ceremonies at
Triple Care Farm, and for other events in the local region.
Bob Cupitt (seen at left), Roy Heyhorn, Ron Johnson, Jenny Cupitt and a few other people have been carrying this project for years. Bob and Roy's wives, Joyce and Thea (respectively) regularly help out too. However, things have been tough recently. Some of these events, especially the Moss Vale Markets, are such a large operation that it is physically challenging to these people.
To put it bluntly, Bob, Roy, Ron and Jenny need help.
Without some regular assistance, they may have to simply give up doing the Lions BBQ.
What would the Robertson Markets be without these cheerful people knocking out almost endless supplies of sausages, with or without onion, on a roll (or bread), all for $2:50?
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Can you offer a couple of hours this coming Sunday morning and once each month? It would be helping to keep a local institution alive. And I am here referring to the monthly Robertson Markets themselves, not just the Lions BBQ. This is not an appeal for help from old men, by the way. Younger men, and women of any age would be welcomed.
You do not have to join the Lions Club, just be prepared to help. You can talk to me, on 4885 2725, or see me at the CTC on Thursday night (Music Night), or just turn up on Sunday morning.
Girl Guides from the Moss Vale troop (many are local Robertson girls), turned up to assist the other volunteers in completing the basic landscaping around the Big Potato in Robertson.
The weather was warm and sunny, which was fantastic. On other days, people might have been less keen to get out and about, shovelling road base material, or carting mulch around in buckets.
A path now encircles the Big Potato. This hard surface should make access to the Big Potato easier, especially in wet weather.
There is another path which leads around the back of the park, amongst the newly transplanted Japanese Maple Trees and tall Weeping Cherries.
It was a happy group of people, kids and adults.
Allan and Roden are planting Camellias on the eastern side of the park.
Roden relaxing with some of the other workers, after the main rush was over.
