Volunteering at the bar … past student Bonnie Brummer, P&C secretary Vicki Trace and Felicity Cavill, from Coolabunia

February 28, 2023

The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.

P&C secretary Vicki Trace said the night was booked out and everything went very smoothly.

“We are happily surprised by how it all went for our first attempt,” Vicki said.

Diners filled the undercover sports area on Saturday night, enjoying fresh seafood and barbecued beef.

Local entertainer Amber Goldsmith – who’s also a proud Coolabunia SS mum – provided the live music.

P&C volunteers kept the bar well-stocked all night.

Vicki said the P&C had received really good feedback about the food.

Cr Scott Henschen, who was part of the Ironpot organising committee in past years, said he had offered advice whenever he could during the lead-up to the night.

The original Reef’n’Beef was last held in 2020.

Cr Henschen said he was very happy when the P&C had approached him and said they would like to run the 2023 event.

Funds raised on the night will be put towards new playground equipment for the school.

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A bunch from Nanango have been Reef’n’Beef regulars in past years … Rick Kirkness, Patricia Nolan, Cr Jane Erkens, Joy Patch, Gloria Kirkness and Greg Patch
Cr Scott Henschen with Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and her husband Jason
Leonie Black and Amanda Sloan, from the Coolabunia P&C, were greeting guests
Matt Lonsdale and Jack Heathorn, from Kingaroy, arrived in style in a Rolls-Royce and bowler hats
Mitch Freeman and Josh Retschlag were working hard behind the barbecue
Amber Goldsmith was keeping the live music going
Casey and Peter McBride, from Kingaroy, were relaxing ahead of the food being served up
Cr Danita Potter and her husband Shane, from Kingaroy
Ginny Salmon and Libby Keenan, from Kingaroy, were enjoying a quiet drink
Kylie and Selina Birch, from Kingaroy, were looking forward to a fun evening
Coolabunia State School’s undercover sports area was transformed for the evening

 

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