It is hoped, that as winter settles in, Winter by the Fire will become a much-loved tradition in Wellington, Jervois, Tailem bend, and Murray Bridge area —bringing warmth, conversation, and connection to the heart of the community.
Lisa Henley of EGO Farm adding to the growing firewood pile at EGO Farm, 2776 Jervois Road Jervois.
Initiated by Murray Bridge’s Genuine Support Services Australia in partnership with EGO Farm, of Jervois, this free community event is more than just a chance to gather around a fire. It’s a place for people from all walks of life to come together and feel part of something bigger.
This year’s gathering is happening on Friday night, June 27th, and everyone is welcome – guests are welcome to stay around the warmth of the fire or find inside warmth in the farms enclosed cozy retreat.
Dress warm, BYO Marshmallows and a chair - hot chocolate for sale on the night.
Come along, bring a friend, bring your family and enjoy a relaxed evening by the fire. “We would love to see people come along with their guitars, what every instrument they enjoy playing and joining in the improvised entertainment.” Lisa said. There’ll be good wholesome food, campfire stories, and a chance to meet people from across the region. If you’re planning to come, please let Lisa at EGO Farm (0416 032 812) or Jess at GSSA (8166 7577) know—just for catering purposes.
“We love our weekends, every weekend seems to bring all the locals together for breakfast and during the week we have a ball with service groups like, Community Living Australia, Skylight, and Genuine Support Services Australia, Lisa said. “GSSA’s Seed-2-Plate team have been an awesome help to my husband, Darren. The help around the farm has been outstanding.”
Darren Henley of EGO Farm enjoying a little company in his down time.
“Lately Wednesdays have been particularly special for us, Kathy from Skylight has been offering coffee and a chat as part of her service’s ongoing drought relief effort,” Lisa said. Skylight provides mental health support and connects adults over 25 with helpful services, always in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Hosted by Lisa and Darren Henley of EGO farm, GSSA hopes that Winter by the Fire will become a true community hub in the cooler months of the year – a place where people can connect, support each other, and enjoy the warmth of both fire and friendship.