ACC members throw themselves into the log tossing game of Finska which was hotly contested all week

Packed programme of muster activities

Caravan club members double town's population

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THE population of the tiny South Australian town of Lucindale just about doubled overnight when about 400 caravanners arrived recently.

Australian Caravan Club members with 201 rigs converged on the town for their week-long eighth National Muster.

Club official Lionel Mussell said local clubs and businesses "came to the party and gave the ACC wonderful support".

The event was held at Yakka Park, home of the famous Lions Club Field Days.

A highlight was the signing of an agreement between the ACC and insurers Insuret, formalising an insurance scheme that will see members receive substantial discounts and other benefits when they sign up for an RV policy.

Lucindale State School Choir sang at the opening ceremony, which kicked off a packed programme of muster activities.

These included speakers, sporting competitions, evening entertainment and trips to local attractions such as the Naracoorte Livestock Exchange and a timber harvesting operation.

A 'Charity Afternoon' heard a speaker from Beyond Blue ‒ a national initiative to raise awareness and help people suffering anxiety and depression ‒ and a collection made a substantial donation to the charity.

Mr Mussell said there were many 'Happy Hours' and music by talented club members,

"The members of the three South Australian branches and the organising committee did a fine job and this was acknowledged with a standing ovation during the closing ceremony," he said.

Work has already begun on organising next year's annual muster and annual general meeting, will be held at Beaudesert in South East Queensland.

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