Tyalgum local Solar Chappel takes to rain dance to break the drought
In some towns near the Gold Coast the water situation is getting so dire locals are taking to unusual methods to bring the rain.
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THE water situation at Tyalgum is getting so dire, some locals are looking to unusual methods of making it rain.
Well-known Tyalgum identity, Flutterbies’ Events manager Solar Chappel, said it wasn’t the first time the village had experienced prolonged drought but the level 4 water restrictions were making things a little tough.
“If anything, it brings the village together and many locals realise it is just something we have to deal with,” Mr Chappel said.
“This is a very resilient community and most of the people here are remaining positive and are just getting on with life.”
And doing his bit to keep spirits up and try and bring some rain, Mr Chappel took to the streets to do his best Gene Kelly rendition of Singing In The Rain in the hope of a change in the weather.
“I think in times like this, you need to smile and I would like to encourage everyone to be their best Gene Kelly ‘raindance’ - who knows what might happen?”
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Despite the water situation, Tyalgum remains open for business with the village hosting a Tyalgum Christmas Market on Saturday, November 30.
The markets will feature a selection of handmade stalls in the new Marketta Lane. More market stalls will be located on the lawns at Celestial Dew Guest House and there will also be live music on the Marketta stage. The markets will run from 9am - 3pm (DST).
Saturday 30th November - The Garden of Light Book Launch High Tea.
That afternoon, a High Tea at Tyalgum’s The Garden of Light will be held and there will be the official launch of the new Garden of Light photographic hardcover book which is a project created to raise funds for the Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary.
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Ticket to the High tea are $75 per person (High Tea). Bus departs from Flutterbies Cafe at 3pm (DST). Bookings are available on (02) 6679 3221.
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