The Slowest Lunch @ the beautiful Sault Restaurant in Sailors Falls

A FLAMING GOOD CAUSE

ChillOut isn’t just a good time – it’s also a way to raise funds for cash-strapped not-for-profit organisations.

Over its 13 years the ChillOut Festival has donated many thousands of dollars to hospitals, schools, community organisations and even wildlife shelters.

This year we are raising funds for a very special cause – The CFA Glenlyon Group – through the Fire Smart Appeal.

In February last year, a huge bushfire threatened Daylesford and nearby villages. Thankfully, no lives were lost, but it was a close-run thing.

The CFA Glenlyon Group’s hundreds of volunteers were in the thick of the fire fight. The Fire Smart Appeal aims to raise much-needed money for the Glenlyon CFA group to allow it to carry out desperately needed upgrades to equipment and train new volunteers.

Our principal fund-raining event is The Slowest Lunch, a gastronomic lunch-time extravaganza on Friday, March 5, presented by the award-winning Sault Restaurant at Sailors Falls. The day will feature a mouth-watering three-course meal (with matching regional wines, of course) in the presence of special guest Christine Nixon – former Victoria Police Commissioner and current head of the Bushfire Reconstruction Authority.

The event also features a charity auction with valuable items donated by generous local businesses and individuals – grab a bargain and support local firefighters at the same time.

The meal costs $95, which includes a $20 tax deductible Fire Smart Appeal. Bookings are essential and seats are selling fast. Secure yours by calling 5348 6555.

 

Making a Difference in our Community

ChillOut has a great history of contributing to local worthy causes, groups and charities and many people have said it's one thing that makes ChillOut unique. We think it’s important for the festival to be a contributing member of our broader community in Hepburn Shire.

Over its twelve year history ChillOut has raised more than $125,000 for local community groups ranging from the hospital to women’s health care; local primary schools, youth services and Scouts; to important civic projects like the development of the new recreation centre.

Fire Smart Appeal for CFA

The ‘Fire Smart Appeal’ is now open. You can make a direct donation here.

Or by dialling 1300 669 532.

As communities across Victoria prepare for the potential threats of the imminent fire season, a powerful partnership has been formed with ChillOut Festival announcing CFA, Glenlyon Group as its worthy cause in 2010.

"Between now and ChillOut in March 2010, festival organisers and CFA, Glenlyon Group will be working in partnership to be Fire Smart by raising donations that will be used to purchase additional fire fighting equipment for our local brigades,” Adam Wright, ChillOut Festival President said. 

"From high-volume fire fighting pumps and radios to the new ultra light tankers, having the right equipment will help make our community Fire Ready for the current fire season and beyond,” Adam added. 

This is a significant opportunity for CFA, Glenlyon Group of Fire Brigades and we are honoured to be part of ChillOut fund raising this year.” Group Officer Gerald Coffey said.

"For additional brigade projects and equipment we rely on the generosity of the community and the fund raising events held by the Brigades and the Group."

We look forward to working with the ChillOut Committee. The financial support will be a real bonus towards these projects in assisting the volunteers of the Glenlyon Group."  Group Officer Gerald Coffey added.

Over its 12-year history ChillOut has raised more than $125,000 for important community projects in Hepburn Shire.  Donations are tax-deductible; stay in our local community; and will go directly to the Fire Smart Appeal.

Hepburn Shire Mayor Councillor Bill McClenaghan supports the Fire Smart appeal and said, “The funds Chill Out raises for local organisations are considerable and represent a significant community benefit.  These contributions help take the load off local volunteers who not only perform a great community service but must also work to raise their own funds at the same time.  I commend Chill Out for continuing to recognise community volunteers as part of their partnership program and I am sure the hardworking members of the Glenlyon CFA will appreciate this support and recognition.”

You can make a direct donation here.  Or by dialling 1300 669 532.

The Fire Smart Appeal is proudly supported by ChillOut, CFA-Glenlyon Group and Hepburn Shire Council.