Lunching+With+A+Local+Legend

L to R: Ron Finneran and Ian Campbell ....................... L to R: Ian Campbell and Ron Finneran
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 * __ Lunch with a Local Legend __**

Around 40 people recently attended the first "Lunch with A Local Legend" event at Club Sapphire, Merimbula. This successful venture is a collaboration between U3A Sapphire Coast and ABC South East Radio.

The first "Local Legend" Ron Finneran, is on the cover of the current phone book. Ron who contracted polio as a toddler, has had impaired mobility ever since. Despite this, Ron became Australia's first paralympian skier, and has been instrumental in developing winter sports for people with disabilities since the 1970's. As chairperson of the Bega Valley Shire’s Access Committee, Ron is also passionate about promoting awareness of, and addressing public space access issues.

Ian Campbell, the voice of the local ABC's Breakfast program, interviewed Ron. The captivated audience were treated to a humorous and at times controversial trip through Ron's personal life and career, including the obstacles and triumphs.

The next "Lunch with a Local Legend" will be held in November. For more information look at U3A Sapphire Coast newsletter online at http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com or visit ABC South East Radio online at [|//www.**abc**.net.au/**southeast**nsw//]

Elle Millsteed **Contact:** eloise.millsteed@gmail.com Publicity Officer or phone on 6495 9755 U3A Sapphire Coast