Lorne’s community spirit blazed brightly on the first day of spring, as volunteers took to the streets gifting 10,000 locally grown and donated daffodils to homes and businesses alike.
It wasn’t long before hundreds of overjoyed recipients took to social media posting daffodil photos and messages, thankful for the random act of kindness that meant so much to so many.
“To the special unknown people who provided the 10,000 daffodils for the residents of Lorne I hope your hearts are overflowing with Happiness in the knowledge that you brought joy and Spring to all the locals. A lovely act of kindness. Thank you (of course the volunteers too)”
“Thank you so much for the beautiful bunch of daffodils delivered this morning. What an incredibly generous gesture! Feeling very lucky to be part of this wonderful community.”
“You brought a tear to my eye. So nice to be thought of occasionally”
Now officially reported as one of the regional areas hardest hit by covid-19 impacts, the cancellation of The Falls Music and Arts Festival had just delivered another blow. With so many people disconnected from their usual activity, friends and family; finding ways to create connectivity, purpose, wellbeing and optimism has become so important. The daffodils were a timely gesture delivering respite from the endless stream of stress-inducing news.
News of Lorne’s “Daffodil Day” reached the ABC and LBTA’s Administrator, Naomi Daly was interviewed about this special event and what it meant to the community of Lorne. You can hear this interview by following this link – https://tinyurl.com/lorne-daffodils
Lorne’s daffodil day was coordinated through the Lorne Business and Tourism Association (LBTA) and supported by the Surf Coast Shire through its Covid-19 Recovery Grants Program.
Taking a lead role in the town’s future, the Lorne Business and Tourism Association has stepped up efforts significantly to help local businesses in the immediate and longer term. An all new Love Lorne website is well underway aiming to be a one-stop shop for everything everyone needs to know to both Love Lorne and Live Lorne to the fullest. Successful marketing campaigns ran throughout winter with more planned for the future – all aiming to not only promote Lorne but to build direct communication channels with Lorne visitors. If you missed the LBTA’s new monthly newsletter, packed with “need to know” information and resources, contact info@lovelorne.com.au to subscribe.
The LBTA is calling on business and community members alike to join the LBTA, supporting its efforts and initiatives to help Lorne’s community survive then thrive. Contact info@lovelorne.com.au to pledge your support.
Bryce Newcombe
President, Lorne Business and Tourism Association
