For over 65 years, the Hervey Bay Local Ambulance Committee’s Annual Goods Wheel has been held on the Scarness Foreshore over the Christmas holidays. This year the much-loved event will run from Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 4.
The evenings have become a tradition for many local families and holidaymakers. The event is held nightly from 7 pm (Except Christmas Day).
Tickets have not gone up in price for many years and are still just 50 cents each, with 100 tickets being sold before the wheel is spun. All winning ticket holders get to choose their own prize from the huge range on display. Prizes include toys, kitchen and homewares, linen, electrical items, camping, gardening, fishing, auto items, and so much more. All prizes are sourced and purchased locally by the Hervey Bay LAC.
On Christmas Eve, Santa will make an appearance.
The Ambulance Goods Wheel could not run without support from local service clubs and groups who volunteer their time each night to sell tickets.
Proceeds from the Goods Wheel support Queensland Ambulance through the Local Ambulance Committee. Last year the LAC purchased a vehicle for the River Heads First Responders, a volunteer-based team providing “First Responders” assistance for the River Heads community. The new vehicle is fitted out with all telecommunication equipment, sign writing, emergency lights, and medical equipment to make their job safer and better equipped.
This year they have purchased several recliners for the staff break room at the new Urraween Road station, to enable Officers to take a break and relax when they get a chance on a busy shift.
Please note:
- All patrons are to bring their own chairs and/or picnic blankets.
- A limited number of prize winners will be allowed on the stage at one time.
The Hervey Bay Goods Wheel is the only one still running in Queensland! So come on down, bring your folding chairs and 50-cent pieces, and join in the fun.
(Cover image – President of LAC and a River Heads First Responder with vehicle purchased by LAC)
