Invitation to Community Black Tie Picnic to be held Friday 16 November 2001

St George and Sutherland Shire Leader

A TOAST... Turrella residents will hold their own party - a black tie picnic - to commemorate the opening of the M5 East tunnel on Friday night.

WHILE the toffs celebrate the opening of the M5 East Motorway tomorrow night (Friday) at a $1000-a-head black tie dinner, the common folk will be drowning their sorrows at the unfiltered tunnel's opening in a more modest way.

Wolli Creek Preservation Society and Residents Against Polluting Stacks (RAPS) have organised a community black tie picnic from 6pm at Turrella Reserve (near Turrella station).

Both functions will be strictly formal and both will raise money for charity - in this case the Cancer Council.

"Come and let the government know we want clean air, not just a public relations exercise!" said organiser Mark Curran.

"Wear a black tie or a black arm band!"

Mr Curran said the public was welcome to attend.

Barbecues were available at the park while the food was BYO, he said.

Community Black Tie Picnic - Your Invitation

Bring your friends, families and food for a fun evening.

While we are having our picnic, the tunnel construction company is having a black tie charity dinner in the tunnel at $1000 a ticket.

Come and let the government know we want clean air, not just a public relations exercise!. Donations in aid of the Cancer Council.