Yass River-Nanima Rural Fire Brigade

Yarrh Winter Solstice Bonfire
Sat 20 June, from 3.30pm
Yarrh Wines – 440 Greenwood Rd, Yass River

Preparations are well underway for the Winter Solstice Bonfire hosted annually by Yarrh Wines, who generously share the profits – it is our Brigade’s biggest annual fundraiser.
Of course it is a great night, and its success depends on brigade volunteers undertaking a number of roles.

Anyone who has attended will know what a special occasion it is – we start at 3.30pm with tastings of beautiful wines carefully paired with tasty nibbles, followed by canapes and wine (free first glass) at sundown as we light the bonfire – once a pagan ritual to defy the longest night of the year. As the flames burst into the night sky and all gathered around relax in the warmth, the conversation gradually quietens with the mesmerizing flames as the fire slowly burns down to a bed of coals later in the evening.

Volunteers
Our brigade volunteers are needed to ensure the event is a success! We have a number of roles that need filling.
Please sign up at this link

Tickets
There are still tickets available, so gather friends and family together and don your best winter woolies (and BYO chair) for an evening at the beautiful Yarrh Cellar Door and under the stars.
Adults $40; 15-17 years $20; Under 15s free.
or text or call: 0493 449 845

Bushfire Prevention

Attention now turns to preparing our properties for the next fire season. Our region is one of the highest fire-risk areas in NSW. Over the years, we’ve had some very big fires. A little bit of preparation during the winter months will help keep your family, property and livestock as safe as possible.

The captain reminds those setting pile burns to check the weather forecast – especially wind strength and direction – for the several hours it will burn. A four-day forecast is here on on our website home page.

Clear the ground around the burn, and have a hose or at least 200L of water on hand. If you’re relying on a pump and haven’t used it for a while, check it’s working. 
And finally, of course, don’t leave your burning pile unattended. 

You must notify the RFS and your neighbours (those you share a fence-line with) at least 24 hours before you light up. The captain requests that you advise him (02) 6100 6252 on the morning of your fire, to save our crews being mobilised to check out smoke sightings.

For a refresher on all you need to know about lighting fires in the open, whatever the time of year, see here.