Lions barbecue shelter finally complete

A Gisborne and District Lions Club project that began in April 2020 was finally completed last month.

The Lions Club identified that the bluestone barbecue with a small run-down cover in John Aitken Reserve in Gisborne needed replacing. It was agreed with the council that the Lions Club would fund a new roof over the barbecue.

Once the roof was constructed, the council decided to concrete the area and replace the barbecue. The only thing missing for a considerable period of time has been a table and bench seats. Following discussions with the council, the Lions Club agreed to fund the acquisition of these items. However, following an approach by the GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities Tourism), it was agreed that GREAT would reimburse the Lions Club for the cost of the table and bench seating and the association would place a suitable plaque on the table recognising the considerable contribution of Graeme Millar OAM to the Gisborne community.

Graeme was a founding member of GREAT and was for a period a member of the Lions Club.

Russell Walker