14 MARCH 2018 The Great Eastern Mail STARTS 10am LiveMusicat5pmaftertheRodeoby CourtneyMcBride.Localfoodvansofferingdinner. MAJORRAFFLETOBEDRAWN Valued over $4,000 Lucky gate prizes to be WON! So... make sure you grab a program on your way in to be in the draw! 50th ANNIVERSARY Year BUCHAN EASTER RODEO EASTER SUNDAY ALL DAY ACTION FROM TOP COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS FROM RIGHT ACROSS OUR GREAT NATION! WE ARE OFFERING FULL CATERING AND BAR! IT IS A NO BYO EVENT. 2063 Bruthen-Buchan Rd, Buchan South VIC 3885 Email: buchanrodeo@live.com.au THE Buchan Rodeo first started back in 1968 as a pure amateur rodeo for the purpose to help raise money for a local lady by the name of Francy Greenwood, who’s husband was killed in the bush. Having to look after her three kids alone, and struggling financially, a group of locals pulled together, wanting to raise money to help the family, and this group became the first Buchan Rodeo Committee. They held the first Buchan Rodeo with all the profits going to the family, raising 600 pounds for them. Two of those committee members were Ted and Bev King, who are still very much active members and the heart of the Buchan Rodeo committee. Ted was the first president of the committee and continued on as president for 46 years. His wife, Bev, was always by his side, helping out wherever she was needed. The committee then held another Rodeo in December to help out another local family in need. It was in 1969 that the committee started giving their profits to the local bush- nursing centre. That tradition has carried on right through until now and will continue into the future. In 1970 the Buchan Rodeo took up residents at its new grounds, where it is still to this day. The combined effort of everyone who has ever been on our great committee, along with the generosity of its amazing sponsors and volunteers are the reason why they can bring you ‘50 years of Rodeo’. So make sure you mark Easter Sunday on your calendar and get yourself and family down to the fun packed event. Headdowntothe50thBuchan RodeoonEasterSundayfora family-friendlyevent,jam-packed fullofskilledriders,livemusic, raffleprizesandmuchmore