Drew Sandford, Colin Consiglio, Campaspe Shire councillor Paul Jarman, Simon Morgan, Mark Brettschneider and Hoss Hamilton during the community breakfast.
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Ryan Bellingham
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club came together on Saturday, December 6 for its annual toy drive.
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The event began with a community breakfast at the Star Hotel, Echuca, where a Welcome to Country ceremony was performed by the Southern Warriors Motorcycle Club.
Southern Warriors Motorcycle Club and proud Yorta Yorta man Mick Bourke led the smoking ceremony.
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Ryan Bellingham
The riders were joined by community members to enjoy coffee and egg and bacon sandwiches before setting off.
During the ride, the club members rode through the region, gathering the collection boxes they had distributed prior to the event.
A handful of junior riders also took to the road on the backs of their dads’ and grandpas’ bikes, joining the convoy along the route.
Eliza Consiglio, Molly Consiglio, Oakley Smith, Jennie Baullie, Kaidence Smith and Colin Consiglio.
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Ryan Bellingham
The first stop was made in Kyabram where riders enjoyed a few beverages before heading to the Rushworth Fire Station for a hamburger lunch cooked by the local SES.
As the ride headed towards Elmore in the second half, sudden rain and thunder rolled in, but the riders pressed on and safely reached Rochester to conclude the drive.
Around 45 riders participated on the day, more than double the amount of last year’s riders.
Around 45 riders took part in the toy drive.
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Ryan Bellingham
The club’s Chapter 14 president, Colin Consiglio, said they were happy with this year's event.
“It went really, really well, we had fantastic weather,” he said.
“Our mates from the Aboriginal Motorcycle Club called the Southern Warriors... did the smoking ceremony and a Welcome to Country, which we're very very very proud of.
“We (got) a lot of presents ... and a lot of cash, and we'll be handing that over to the Salvos in the next week or two once all the details and all the sponsorships are in.
“We'll get big bigger and better next year, but we were really happy given that it was only our second year and the first year it was pouring down rain.”
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