Hi everyone,

Graham & Raelene Cribbes are an elderly farming couple in Chum Creek (7km north of Healesville) have lost their cattle farm boundary fences in the fires. Now they have a problem keeping their cattle enclosed. They have all the neccesary materials to replace the fences but are short on physical help. Graham wants to help but he is recovering from being trampled on by his cattle herd at the height of the fires - I told him to just sit back and watch us.

We are seeing Graham & Raelene on Monday March 9th (Public Holiday).

To make things easy I will meet all helpers at the Beechworth Bakery in Healesville at 9-30am and then lead them convoy style up to the farm.

It would be handy if anyone attending can bring the following -

long handled shovels

crow bars

fence strainers

hammers

wire cutters

fencing pliers

chain saws

wheel barrows

BYO lunch (maybe a trip to Healesville would suffice instead)

liquid refreshments (fencing can be hot work!)


I will supply leather work gloves for those needing them.

Monday will be a great opportunity for some members to learn about fencing in preparation for future projects.

Please spread the word about this job to forum mates, friends and neighbours.

If you have any queries please call me anytime.

Kind regards,

Evan
Community Emergency Response Group
0411 533 248