Resilient Lismore is hosting a community gathering on Saturday, the 1st March from 3.30pm to 7pm. The whole community is invited to spend a few hours listening to good music, letting the kids play, and enjoying some food together. 

“It’s going to be a lovely, gentle afternoon, and it will be a space for people to connect with others in the community and just to spend some time together, three years on from the floods of 2022.  We are stronger when we build community connections and when we work together, and community events are one way we can do this,” said Elly Bird, Executive Director of Resilient Lismore.

“The Quad has just reopened; the library is open again, and the Conservatorium is undergoing its own amazing restoration - with all three buildings back in action, we are really looking forward to holding this special event in the heart of our city.

“It’s been three years since the floods and landslides that changed our community, and we know for some folks it’s helpful to spend time with others as we move past that milestone. “It won’t be for everyone, and that’s ok. What’s most important is that people look after themselves in whatever way works for them as we move through another milestone on our community recovery journey.”

“It’s going to be low key but fun. Bring your picnic blanket or your camp chairs, and grab some takeaway from nearby businesses or from the food vans at the event.

“The afternoon will kick off at 3.30pm with a Welcome to Country. There will be a performance by the All in a Chord Choir led by Imogen Wolf, soulful harmonies by Tapestry Road and grooves by the very popular Lismore Supper Club Soul Band. ‘The Chalkies’, with Claudie Frock, will colour the Quad paths with the public, and people can decorate a flag which will be joined together with all of the other flags to make a community bunting.”

Food vans from Lismore City Lions and The Salvation Army will offer low-cost meals, and there will be free fruit available for families thanks to Social Futures.  

“We are very grateful for the support of our major sponsors Southern Cross University and NORCO, who are helping us to deliver the event, and we are also grateful for sponsorship from Social Futures and from Cleanaway. Our sponsors are really helping us to make this event happen, and it’s just another way they each continue to support the community more broadly,” said Ms. Bird. 

“If it does feel right for you to come and spend some time with others on March the 1st, we would love to see you there.

For any enquiries, please contact Emma on events@resilientlismore.org.au or 0411 967 690.  To RSVP to the event, please go to: https://resilientlismore.org.au/event/stronger-together/.