The service is one they have missed only twice in probably 40 years.
I can remember the enjoyment my girls as children received from waiting out the front for Santa to show up.
And the event does not just happen.
The brigade members are volunteers, and like all other groups have to carry out fundraising activities to finance the event.
Then, after purchasing the lollies, have to prepare them and the truck and give up four hours of their time on Christmas Eve to deliver them around town and out Picnic Point.
This was not something they could do this year.
But, I have a suggestion.
I am happy to contact the brigade in November next year to learn if they are going to be able to carry out their popular event.
If not, I will notify the community through this column.
That should be time enough for those who have expressed disappointment on Facebook to get together, raise some money, buy some lollies, arrange for a truck – and a Santa – hit the road and give up four hours of their time on Christmas Eve!
I’m sure you will all enjoy it!
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Well. Another year has been wiped off the calendar.
I hope you all gave 2024 a good send off and issued a great welcome to 2025.
I wonder how long it will take us to get into the swing of remembering the date has changed to 2025?
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Caldwell will be the centre of attention in March when it hosts a concert on the Festival of Small Halls tour.
The popular event will feature international, well known Australian and local artists.
Tickets will go on sale on January 21 and will be available from the Festival of Small Halls website – listed under the Autumn tour of 2025.
Artists and catering for the autumn tour are yet to be revealed, but make a note so you don’t miss out!
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