At Rockleigh, social connections are built around a campfire
About 50 people have attended the annual Rockleigh Neighbour Muster in 2023.
This post was contributed by John Virtue.
Around 50 residents gathered have at the Old Rockleigh School House for this year’s Rockleigh Neighbourhood Muster.
Organised by the Rockleigh Progress Association with support from the Rural City of Murray Bridge, the annual event builds community ties in the Rockleigh district.
Attendees on Sunday had a shared barbecue lunch and afternoon tea around a large campfire.
Murray Bridge Mayor Wayne Thorley addressed the gathering and talks were also given on land management and bushfire prevention.
Entertainment included a quiz and a beanie competition.
Rockleigh Progress Association president Barbara Pym welcomed attendees and stressed the importance of the community banding together to support each other and the district.
“The Rockleigh muster welcomes new people to the district and builds and maintains social connections between all residents,” she said.
“We have a strong community in Rockleigh where we support each other.
“The Rockleigh Progress Association gives us a collective voice to help advance our area.”
Correction: The photos in this post were taken by Airlie Keen.
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