COMMUNITY
Folktale spirit sales help families in Nepal and India AFTER losing a colleague in Delhi to Covid in mid-May, the team at The Imperial Hotel and Eumundi Distillers were desperate to do what they could to assist families in India and Nepal in the midst of the crisis. The hotel immediately announced a donation of 100% of sales of Folktale Gin and Vodka products to registered charity Forget Me Not Australia for the rest of the month – to help purchase PPE, funeral items and food. Imperial Hotel Manager Paul Thomas said the hotel has a long association with Forget Me Not – a Queensland-based registered charity serving to honour the rights of children in India and Nepal and working to ensure children are thriving, vibrant and connected to family, community and opportunity. “Each Folktale bottle is embellished with a beautiful, beaded tassel – made for us by Banaras Beads in Delhi, who are also strong supporters of Forget Me Not projects in India. “We were absolutely gutted to receive the news that the Managing Director of Banaras Beads, our friend Akash Gupta had passed away due to Covid. Akash was a fit 48-year-old man, a husband and father of two little girls.” The situation is truly catastrophic.
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“We are told that loved ones are dying at a rate of one person every four minutes; there are next to no ICU beds, oxygen supplies are dwindling and people do not have access to medical care and medicines,” Paul said. Paul explained the complexities around burials. “Hindus must have individual cremations for reincarnation, and every cremation of a loved one requires sandalwood, ghee and timber – all substantial expenses in desperate times. “Luckily the team at Forget Me Not Australia have the people on the ground in India and Nepal to ensure funds directly assist people in their time of need,” he said. Direct donations can also be made to Forget Me Not Australia at www.fmn.org.au
C O O R O Y M O U N TA I N S P R I N G F E S T I VA L T H I S A U G U S T
THIS is that once a year chance to come and enjoy a family fun day packed with events and activities at the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival. Billy tea and damper plus a hearty BBQ breakfast to start the day. Stroll through the rainforest walkway, climb the mountain or just enjoy entertainment from the Pineapple Crush Uke Band. There will be food and a range of exhibits and activities for the young and not so young. Carol Johnston, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said, “This will be a great day out and we will be raising money to support local charities including local disability group Sunshine Butterflies that is helping babies, kids, tweens, teens and adults with a disability and their families. “We are very grateful to our two main sponsors, Cooroy Mountain Spring Water for providing access to the mountain and
McDermott Helicopters who will provide short flights over the mountain and Cooroy.” One hour will be ample time to walk to the top up a rocky track. Closed footwear is mandatory for walking up the mountain and we recommend you bring a hat, some water and sunscreen. No dogs allowed. There will be SES and first aid officers along the track. Carol Johnston added, “Cooroy Mountain is suitable for all ages taking approximately 2 hours return when done at a leisurely pace with rest stops.” Sites are available for market and community stalls. For more information and application forms contact secretary@cooroyrotary.org.au. Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival Sunday August 22, 6.30am - 3.00pm. Adults $10, children under 12 free. www.cooroyrotary.org.au
