Lions provide financial boost to local brigade

A COMMUNITY cricket match held last month in Barwon Heads has resulted in a kind gesture between two local community organisations.

The Lions Club of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads donated $800 to the Barwon Heads Fire Brigade to assist with day-to-day operations, from funds raised at the annual Barwon Heads Football Club and Barwon Heads Cricket Club grudge cricket match.

Lions club president Alan Daw said all funds raised on the day were done through barbecue proceeds obtained at the match.

“Barwon Heads CFA is very fortunate to have 30 passionate volunteers.

“The operational firefighters were called out 89 times last year to a variety of incidents, including vehicle accidents, house fires, gas leaks and grass and scrub fires.

“For the past 88 years they have been serving the local community as well as the Bellarine Peninsula.

“They also assist throughout Victoria and interstate when called upon for emergencies.”

The local brigade is in the middle of its busiest period of the year, training twice a week on Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings to maintain their skills at its local base on Sheepwash Road.

They have earmarked the donation for new equipment and technology, which is a major focus for the brigade.

The brigade recently purchased helmet torches and a thermal imaging camera.

“The Lions Club of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads will continue to support the CFA and local community organisations,” Mr Daw added.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of all communities across Australia.”

To contact Barwon Heads Fire Brigade, phone brigade captain John Crozier on 0488 037 676.

For more information about the Lions Club of Barwon Heads Ocean Grove, phone president Alan Daw on 0448 280 649.