General News
19 August, 2025
Sponsors needed for event’s success
Sponsors are invited to support the 10th annual Clunes Quick Shear helping the event raise money for farmers and rural communities.
After a tough year of drought conditions and natural disasters across the nation, Clunes and District Young Farmers (CDYF) have chosen BlazeAid as the charity-of-choice for next year’s fast-paced shearing action.
An organisation which supports local farmers and the broader community, BlazeAid helps rural communities recover by rebuilding fences and vital infrastructure after fires, floods, and other disasters.
They’re the latest in a long line of organisation’s the event has supported raising over $25,000 in the last four years — over a third raised last year alone.
Planned for February 28 next year, the community can expect shearing alongside kids’ activities, live music, a raffle, auction and more.
However, CDYF president Will Quartermain said the event isn’t possible without sponsor support.
“For us, without the sponsors, we can’t put the event on and without the event we can’t raise money for much needed charities,” he said.
It’s especially true this year, he explained, with sponsors feeling the pressure of a tougher year.
“Sponsorship-wise we’re going to need all the help we can get this year just because of the way the season has been for everyone,” he said.
“I think that’s just the grim reality of trying to run an event.”
Jenny Redpath, former president of CDYF, said the proceeds from the gate, auction, money tins, and the raffle will all go to BlazeAid.
“It’s a very useful charity that has helped so many of us,” she said.
The small group of volunteers have a fundraising goal of $10,000 only possible through community support.
“I spent a lot of blood, sweat, and tears trying to get this going and keep it going ... so I’m quite passionate about it and definitely want to see it through,” Ms Redpath said.
Over her 18 years with CDYF she’s helped them grow from barbecues and meat raffles to an event with over 50 shearers, over 700 attendees, and increasing scope.
“Each year seems to be getting better and better,” Ms Redpath said.
Those interested in sponsoring the event, or want to find out more, can email clunesdistrictyf@gmail.com
