Ticking the Variety Bash off the bucket list

Long time friends and Brahman Stud Breeders, Lyn Coombe and Wendy Cole, along with fishing extraordinaire and master of all, Lex Stolk, and team member mechanic Terry Gregson will participate in the 2017 Variety Bash ‘Surf and Turf”. 

“We wanted to make a difference in the life of a disadvantaged child so we've decided to support this charity,” Mrs Cole said. 

The group will travel in a 1985 VL Commodore Station Wagon aptly been named ‘The Hump Express.”

“The theme for our car is based on the Brahman breed, as they are known for their adaptability in the harsher environments of northern Australia, and visible by their all important hump.

“Hence we will be known as ‘The Hump Express’ driven by the ‘Yak Attack Team’. 

“Yes, we’ve all copped a lot flack already regarding our choice of name, but we’re committed to doing our best to raise as much money as we can for the Variety Club.

“What really appealed to us most was the desire to bash about in the bush in an old car raising money for a worthy charity.”  

The Yak Attack team will hold its first fundraising venture and with a semen auction. On offer is 52 lots of donated semen representing some of the best Red and Grey Brahman genetics available in the breed.

It will be conducted over two days from February 13 to 15, through Elite Auctions who have donated their services to run the online auction.

“We are really grateful for this solid support from our fellow Brahman breeders,” Mrs Cole said.

Others who have donated to this worthy cause are Paula Driscoll, Rural Design Studios and Kent Ward, KB Consulting, both of Rockhampton, who designed the logo and supplied pictures.

Beef Breeding Services and Rocky Repro will transfer the semen packages after the auction free of charge. 

For more information ring Wendy Cole on 0429 131966.