By KATH GANNAWAY
THE Gladysdale Apple and Wine Festival is always a whole community effort, but this year’s event really put that commitment to the test.
The school was faced on festival day, Sunday 1 May, with no power, and it was touch and go for a while as to whether it would go ahead.
“We made the decision to go ahead as best we could and the whole community pulled together to make it work,” said teacher Belinda Jones.
“We borrowed generators from footy clubs, families and local businesses, and in the end had a great atmosphere with most of the stalls and food providers on board, the talent show and entertainment all went ahead – all generated by generators.”
“It just shows how our little community rocks and rolls out here at Gladysdale,” she added.
The school is still tallying up the proceeds of the day, but Ms Jones said it was another successful day all round.
