The Rotary Club's drought support barbecue on Sunday shows that Guyra is a community that cares.
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As our farmers grapple with the lack of rain, local Rotarians brought them together for food, company, and some support at the RSL Hall.
Rotarian Wendy Mulligan said she was pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response to the event.
"Rotary put a lot of work into organising it," she said. "To have people come along and enjoy themselves, and smile and laugh, was really great."
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About 100 people came, many off the land, but also townsfolk and service providers.
"We had a really good overview of our community," Ms Mulligan said. "It was really good that people sat down and had a meal together and a chat."
During drought, farmers tend to stay at home, Ms Mulligan explained - but socialising is important to get through hard times.
"People weren't coming and leaving quickly; they talked to other farmers they hadn't seen for a while," Ms Mulligan said.
Local doctors, counsellors, and psychologists, and Local Land Services staff were there to offer advice.
The Hub at Guyra brought along a sheet with contact details of all the drought support farmers can get, as well as personal and household washing and cleaning products.
The Guyra Pharmacy also donated carry-bags to families.
Feedback, Ms Mulligan said, was positive. People told her that the barbecue was a great initiative, and they were pleased that Rotary had put it on for them.
"We had a bit of rain a couple of days before, and that made people feel better," she added.
Local musician Ian Russell donated his time to perform, while the RSL Hall was also donated for the occasion.
The Rotary Club of Guyra thanked everyone who participated on the day: people who donated their time or items; the community for coming along; and the Rotary members who provided support and meals.
The club's next event is a Christmas street carnival on Friday, December 6. "We hope that some of our farmers can come along, and bring their children," Ms Mulligan said.