SUCCESS in small communities is often underpinned by the ability of groups to fund raise.
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From selling chocolates to running a cake stall or making arts and crafts the opportunities to earn a dollar are almost endless. But it always involves hard work.
School fetes are popular, trivia nights work well too.
The amount of work and commitment that goes into these events should never be underestimated.
In the eastern Riverina the Brocklesby community conducted a successful running and bike riding event. And it was obvious plenty of work and planning had gone into it.
The Brocklesby Bush Dash has earned a following on social media and participants can deck themselves out in a singlet with the logo emblazoned on it.
It’s the kind of singlet that would be a talking point down the track. And hopefully it will entice other runners to have a crack at the annual event.
On a weekend that held some of the biggest running events in Australia, including the Ultra-Trail at Katoomba and the Great Ocean Road event in Victoria, Brocklesby is to be commended for its event.
It was a chance for locals to showcase their school to visitors and people who live close by.
Children and adults could either ride on 2km, 5km or 11km courses.
The volunteers did everything they could to make the event successful.
There were ample drink stations, a fire truck to guide the lead runners and plenty of lollies to keep young athletes happy.
In the words of the winning runner Kevin Muller of Wodonga Brocklesby is an event that could help someone achieve a personal best.
For those who have a 5km time to chase or are even trying to break the hour mark for 11km the course is flat, and not too crowded and all goals are possible.
Congratulations also to the organisers from the Brocklesby Public School who had a range of spot prizes for people to win after the run.
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