Wool

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Great Alpine Shears Competition

Out on the boards all our shearers stand, grasping their shears in their skilful hands. We don’t have a ringer but there’s strong competition all day.

Postponed until 2024

Entries close: Monday 13th Nov 2023

Chief Steward: Darren Hayward

All enquiries to 0427 591 409

Event begins: 9am sharp, Sat 18th Nov 2023

Held: In the Shearing Shed Omeo Rec Reserve

Class 119 Open

Entry Fee $35. Draw 11am.

Class 120 Senior

Entry Fee $30. Draw 10am.

Class 121 Intermediate

Entry Fee $25. Draw 9am.

Class 122 Learners

No Entry Fee. Draw 9.30am.

Charity Wool Bale

The Omeo & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society established the Charity Wool Bale program for the Latrobe Valley Base Helimed 1 Auxiliary in 2015.

Many Wool Growers from across Gippsland who entered their fleeces in the Omeo & District Show, donated them to the Omeo Show Charity Wool Bale. The baled fleeces are later auctioned at the Melbourne Wool Store.

To date, including the 2022 Show day bales, $105,637 has been raised.

All funds are donated to Latrobe Valley Base Helimed 1 Auxiliary who support Ambulance Victoria's Air Wing fleet of rotary and fixed wing aircraft. HEMS fleet are based around Victoria with HEMS2 based in the Latrobe Valley. The Air Wing provides emergency and routine responses across Victoria including our local region.

Thank you to the many growers who have donated wool in the past. Donated fleeces are greatly appreciated. Wool growers wishing to enter and/or donate fleeces this year will again help us raise valuable funds to assist the Auxiliary who help so many families in our Region and beyond.

Contact: Belinda Smith P:03 5159 1334 or 0429 801 604