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NRMA Patrols In Wollongong Support Variety Bash For Charity


NRMA Patrols In Wollongong Support Variety Bash For Charity

Author: NRMA Motoring & ServicesDate: 06 August 2009

Three Wollongong NRMA Motoring & Services' Patrols will head off to Broken Hill from the Sydney Opera House this Sunday as part of a support group for the 11-day, 2009 Variety NSW Bash for charity.

The annual Variety Bash is a national charity motoring event that raises more than $2 million each year for ill, special needs and disadvantaged children. The first Bash was organised by well-known businessman Dick Smith 25 years ago and has been gaining support ever since. Bash participants will travel more than 4800km from Sydney to Broken Hill via Alice Springs.

NRMA Deputy President Michael Tynan said the Wollongong-based NRMA Patrols, Brian Caunt, Glenn Stocker and Wayne Whittaker were to be commended for supporting the Variety Bash and donating their own time, services and vehicles to provide mobile workshops throughout the Variety Bash journey.

"It is great peace of mind for the Bash participants to know that assistance is at hand if they break down or have mechanical troubles along the way," Mr Tynan said.

NRMA Patrol Brian Caunt, a veteran of 24 Variety Bashes, said the roads from Sydney to Broken Hill could be challenging for participants, with everything from towing vehicles out of bogs to roadside welding all part of a day's work.

"Wayne, Glenn and I are prepared to give it our all and are happy to use our mechanical skills to assist in any way we can," Mr Caunt said.

"My son Brendan has been my right hand man over the past five years and will be helping me out on the road again this year."

NRMA Patrol Glenn Stocker will use his Toyota Hilux to provide the second mobile workshop on the trip. Glenn will travel with NRMA Patrol Wayne Whittaker who is volunteering his services for the first time.

The Variety Bash will conclude on Wednesday 26 August at Silverton, 26.4km from Broken Hill and famous for its association with Mel Gibson's Mad Max movies.

2009 Variety Bash Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday 16th August, Sydney – Orange – Parkes
375 Km

Day 2: Monday 17th August, Parkes – Hillston – Hay
543 Km

Day 3: Tuesday 18th August, Hay – Ouyen – Berri
541 Km

Day 4: Wednesday 19th August, Berri – Jamestown – Woomera
642 Km

Day 5: Thursday 20th August, Woomera – Tarcoola – Coober Pedy
473 Km

Day 6: Friday 21st August, Coober Pedy – Marla – Alice Springs
698 Km

Day 7: Saturday 22nd August, Free Day in Alice Springs
Not many Kms

Day 8: Sunday 23rd August, Alice Springs – Kulgera – Coober Pedy
698 Km

Day 9: Monday 24th August, Coober Pedy – Marree – Hawker
648 Km

Day 10: Tuesday 25th August, Hawker – Yunta – Broken Hill
348 Km

Day 11: Wednesday 26th Aug, Broken Hill – Silverton – Broken Hill
50 Km

Contact Kimberly Rigby 0439 133 215

*Photo available upon request *

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