January 20th, 2023Chop, chop! Cut yourself some slack and get along to the woodchop

The 50th Lyonville Woodchop will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 10.30am at the Lyonville Hall.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP will present the $1300 woodchop championship prize to the winning axeman.

Ms King will also supervise the ladies’ nail drive competition and award the prize to the fastest hammer wielder.
Spokesperson Vicki Jackson said woodchop events had been a feature of rural life for many years to celebrate the strength and speed of the local axemen.
“Lyonville was a timber town for many years and our woodchop is a great way to commemorate this part of our history. All proceeds from the Lyonville Woodchop go towards the upkeep and development of the historic Lyonville Mechanics Institute (the hall).”
Ms Jackson said all the usual attractions will also be available at the woodchop – a bar, BBQ, barista coffee, cakes and light lunch stall along with a raffle and spinning wheel with lots of great prizes to be won.
Entry cost is $5 for adults with children free.