Former NBN News anchor Gavin Morris will be in the Cessnock LGA next month to chat with locals about his favourite subject – the weather.
Morris, a longtime weather presenter at NBN before taking a position behind the news desk, will speak at Cessnock Library from 5.30pm to 7pm on Monday 2 February, and at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club between 5.30pm and 7pm on Tuesday 3 February.
The free events will involve relaxed, engaging and insightful conversation – more of a chat around the kitchen table than a presentation – as Morris reflects on decades of connecting with communities through the universal topic of the weather.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their curiosity and questions to the free event (cake, tea and coffee will be supplied), which promises to be an evening of storytelling, science, and shared laughter.
Acting Library Services Co-ordinator Andrew Powell said it was a thrill to be hosting an event that celebrates the way weather can bring us together.
"There's something deeply comforting about gathering over a cuppa to talk about the forecast," said Mr Powell.
"Even when we're talking about rain or heatwaves, these conversations build connection. Gavin Morris has been a familiar and trusted voice in homes across regional NSW for years – often the first person people turned to when planning their day."
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club is generously hosting the Tuesday event while Kurri Kurri Library remains closed for repairs and upgrades.
Bookings are essential for these events, which have been funded by a grant from the Department of Home Affairs. To reserve your spot, visit Cessnock City Council's Eventbrite page
