Ronny Gibbs Gala Dinner — next Wednesday 26 August — A Gala Event in Bourke not to be missed

Ronnie Gibbs showing off the shirts for the 30 years celebration. Photo: Ian Cole

Story by Tricia Duffield

The Ronny Gibbs Gala dinner is less than a week away so book the date – Wednesday 26 August – and be part of a great tradition, a great event and a great cause for the children of Outback New South Wales.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Ronny Gibbs 7s – a huge sporting event, where children from schools across the Outback meet their sporting heroes, learn skills in league and netball, and get some valuable life lessons along the way.

The Ronny Gibbs Sevens has truly become part of the fabric of our communities, where friendships are made, skills are learned and, in many cases, lives turned around at school and on the sporting field.

As well as the Sevens sporting Gala being held at the Bourke Public School, Bourke High School and at Davidson Oval from next Monday, the Gala dinner is where the adults gets the chance to celebrate. And this year, the celebration will be about Ronny and three decades of tireless dedication.

Ronny was in town this week preparing for the event and has urged everyone to come and join in the celebration at the Gala dinner – and get their tickets. […]

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