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THE BASH Story…
In 1985 Dick Smith and his mates ran a charity event - a “BASH” in the outback. They bribed, cheated and laughed their way around a set route. It was heaps of fun and raised a lot of money for children.
It is so popular now, NT and the states hold their own Bash each year.
The BASH is the holiday after a year of fundraising – here’s the catch … you pay for your holiday too. That’s right, the BASH is not a free ride ‘ but it’s a lot of fun! – a lot of effort, fun and money goes into preparing your car and theme.
The BASH is not a race or a rally. You need a vehicle that is 30 years old at the start of the BASH. It needs to be in standard condition although some safety modifications are permitted and encouraged. The driver and crew are NEVER standard and should take the one major rule (… DON’T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY) seriously - the “Spirit of the Bash” is what it’s all about and you will find lasting friendship with great mates.
Variety NT Bash 2009 Fact Sheet
When: 14 – 22 August 2009
Where: Start and Finish in Alice Springs
Accommodation: Mix of camping and cabins
Overall Bash Theme: None – come in whatever your car theme is
Special Bash Dinner: This Bash is about the legends of the Bash
and we will have one dinner where you should come dressed as your favourite Aussie Legend (think movie star, movie character, singer, band, sporting hero, explorer or let your imagination run wild)
Bash activities: essential - driving, having fun, holidaying, relaxing elective- golf, swimming, singing, dancing
Weather: Average daily temperature maximum around 23 degrees, minimum around 6 degrees (chilly!!!!)
Bash Chair: Sharon Winks
VARIETY NT BASH 2009
‘A Legendary Journey’
In August next year come and join us on the Variety National
Bash.
The 2009 NT Bash is a great opportunity for all old and new, to come along and contribute to our efforts as Variety NT to support the special needs kids in the NT. The Bash will be a week of spectacular scenery, driving, friendships and great fun to celebrate the fundraising efforts of all Bashers and the wonderful contribution you all make. We will be starting the NT Bash on Friday August 14 and the Variety office is already working hard on the planning to ensure it is one to remember.
In 2009 we will be visiting the iconic Red Centre and will experience some of the best known and best loved places in Australia - Uluru, Kings Canyon the West MacDonnell Ranges just to name a few. The days will be spent driving with other Bash friends through spectacular desert country with towering red cliffs and large kangaroos under stunning blue skies, the evenings will be spent reminiscing with friends about the legendary Bashes to date whilst creating new Bash memories under an awesome starry sky. There will be great food, music you can really get into and some fun new activities.
The 2009 Bash also has an additional feature which will make it an event not to be missed. It is part of the National Variety Bash which is held every four years, when each state and territory all gather in a chosen town for one night. Next year we will all be meeting in Alice Springs.
On Saturday 22 August 2009 there will be a coming together of around 700 Bash cars and 2500 Bashers from all around the country. That night will be a huge party at Blatherskite Park and with the annual Henley On Todd that same weekend; Alice Springs will be bursting at the seams.
Variety NT would love to see as many old and new Bashers in their old cars next year to help us celebrate what will be the culmination of another successful year of fundraising by a great group of people for a great cause.
For information on the 2009 NT Variety National Bash, please call Jenny or Meagan at the Variety office on (08) 8981 2544 or email variety@varietynt.org.au
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