Saturday 4 April 2026 saw our first ever Live and Local event. Held on the Algies Bay Main Reserve, it was planned as an evening of enjoyment for residents, family and friends — and a fitting way to farewell the last night of daylight saving. Our canvassing showed good interest, but we'll admit we were a little nervous about how many people would actually turn up.
We needn't have worried. From 3pm our amazing community started streaming in, and kept coming, until around 300 people had set up their deck chairs in prime positions. There was a convivial tipple or two, incredible live music, meals from the onsite food truck and plenty of catching up with friends and neighbours — just great vibes and an appreciation of everything our bay has to offer.
Then, just before 6pm, a ridiculously heavy and completely unforecast downpour sent many scurrying for shelter. Once the rain cleared, the band kept playing, the food truck stayed open, and those who remained danced the night away, laughing and eating hot dogs!
The overwhelming feedback was: "When are you going to do this again? It was fantastic." Thank you to everyone who supported the evening — watch this space for more events to come.