I can’t believe it is nearly time for our 3rd annual Wild Spark event in Mt Isa. We are doing things a little differently this year with a fabulous long lunch at Giuseppe’s Cantina Restaurant at the Ibis Hotel.
Come along to celebrate International Women’s Day and also raise funds for the RFDS – an organisation very close to our hearts and something I know we couldn’t live without here on the station. When we do have an injured or ill person I always breath a massive sigh of relief when I see that king air land on our dusty airstrip.
Each guest will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly at 11:30am upon arrival as they wander around the pop up shops and catch up with friends over canapés.
Pop Up Shops:
Ashlee Rose Bath & Body
Priceless Pearls
Sunday Cowgirl
More than Scents Essential Oils
Naudic Clothing
Isa Girl Friday Earrings & Accessories
Miss Chardy & Wild Spark
Guest Speaker
After a good shop and catch up they will then take their seats for lunch and our guest speaker – Alana Mann. Alana will share her story with us from her childhood in Hervey Bay and where life has taken her since. I am sure we will all resonate with her values and what she is striving for professionally, here is a little more about her…
Growing up in the family fishing business in Hervey Bay, Queensland, gave me a strong sense of how dependent we are on our natural environments for our well-being and livelihoods – and how challenging that interdependence can be. This understanding continues to inform my teaching and research into food systems at the University of Sydney.
When I am not in the classroom, I spend most of my time talking to farmers and fishers – whether they be growing corn in Mexico, rice in Thailand, coffee in Cuba, wheat in Canada, cattle in Spain, or abalone in Albany! What fascinates me is how much the people who grow and raise our food have in common, namely an overwhelming sense of care and responsibility for the land, water, and multispecies they rely on.
I am deeply concerned at how little farmers’ contribution to our food security and the health of our ecosystems is appreciated by many city dwellers. I aim to change that through my work.
Alana Mann – Associate Professor University of Sydney
Dessert will then be served while the ladies continue with fun, laughter and perhaps some more shopping. I mean does it get any better than this?
Fundraiser
To raise funds for the RFDS we will have raffle tickets available to purchase when you arrive (cash or card). We have some amazing prizes which will be presented to our winners on the day.
A cash bar will be operational during the event.
Afterwards we invite you to join us back at the Red Earth Cocktail Lounge to kick on.
Accommodation Partner
They have special price for our ladies and all you have to do is mention Wild Spark when booking. Red Earth Executive room $169 or Isa Hotel Deluxe room $129.
The Red Earth and Isa Hotel have supported us from the very beginning and we are so grateful for their sponsorship.
Goodie Bags
You are going to love your Wild Spark Goodie Bag. Always packed full of amazing treats, vouchers and samples.
Our Wild Spark Ear Tags have become a staple item in our bags and we would like to thank the legends over at Allflex for their sponsorship and continued support. They have also been with us from the beginning.
So round up all of your friends and get in quick, tickets are nearly sold out, run don’t walk! It is going to be such a fun day. Here is a little sample of our long lunches held in 2019…
Oh such fond memories and such fun days! Bring on Mt Isa 2021!!! Can’t wait to see you all there. Are you coming?
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