Tea Gardens Lions prepare for Australia Day 2024 Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 The famous Tea Gardens Lions BBQ will burn hot for the all-morning breakfast on Australia Day. AUSTRALIA Day will be celebrated locally, once again, with the Tea Gardens Lions Club gearing up to host their annual BBQ event on Moira Parade Park, Hawks Nest. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “This event has been organised and run for more than 20 years by the Tea Gardens Lioness Club and more recently by the Tea Gardens Lions Club, following their amalgamation,” Club President Doug Allen told NOTA. “The celebrations consist of breakfast starting at 8:00am, the flag-raising ceremony at 9am, with the highlight being the presentation of the Tea Gardens Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards and games rounding out the day, including the beloved thong-throwing and tug-o-war. “Music will be provided by local group Ol’ Spice.” By Thomas O’KEEFE The raising of the nation flag is a poignant moment. Crowds gather at a past Lions’ Australia Day celebration on Moira Parade, Hawks Nest.
