Disco rules once more

By Sarah Schwager
THE Blue Light Disco is on its way back to Cranbourne.
The disco was phased out of Cranbourne six years ago but has made a comeback thanks to passionate volunteers from the community.
The Lions Club of Cranbourne has already offered its support and starting from this Saturday will run monthly barbecues to help raise money for the youth event.
Cranbourne Lions Club president Diane Barker said it was important the youth of Cranbourne had something to keep them entertained and she urged people to help out.
The president of the newly-formed Cranbourne Blue Light Disco Committee, Debbie Nobbs, said the first disco was scheduled for Saturday, 18 August at the Cranbourne Public Hall and from then would run on the third Saturday of every month.
“The disco was organised in response to the numerous young people and parents who have raised the issue when asked how they would like to see Cranbourne improved,” Ms Nobbs said.
“One of the leading responses we get on how to improve Cranbourne is that there are not enough appropriately supervised events for young people.
“This is seen as one of the direct contributing factors to some of the trouble the youth cause.”
The Cranbourne Blue Light Disco Committee is made up of community members, City of Casey’s youth team, Cranbourne Police youth resource officers and representatives from the Narre Warren-Berwick Blue Light Disco Committee, who met last May to discuss the feasibility of organising a disco.
Mrs Barker said the Lions Club was raising money to kick-start the disco, with funds going towards non-alcoholic drinks and bands.
From 9am to 2pm this Saturday, 14 April, the Lions Club will hold a fundraising barbecue at Betta Electrical Superstore in Cranbourne, on the corner of South Gippsland Highway and Thompsons Road. Barbecues will also be held on Sunday 6 May and Sunday 3 June.
“Please support Lions and the local youth of Cranbourne,” Mrs Barker said.
For information on the barbecues, contact Diane Barker on 5996 2986.