The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) Scone Support Group was scheduled to host the event at the Scone Sporties Club.

But, a spokesperson for the local group said it was “disappointing” to call it off.

Mr Jones had planned to give an overview of what’s happening in the service, talk about the latest AW139 helicopters, as well as the new bases at Belmont, Tamworth and Lismore, and an update on what the community could expect from WRHS in the future.