Rotarians to bring festive cheer

Members of the Alfredton Rotary Club are looking to help everyone get into the Christmas spirit in time for the holidays.

The non-profit is selling Christmas trees until the end of the month, which member Deb Robertson said was about bringing some festive cheer to the community while supporting Rotary projects.

“I think having a natural Christmas tree adds to the holiday spirit,” she said.

“If we can provide that to other families as well as having them support our community service, it’s a win-win.”

Sourced from a supplier at Colac, the Christmas trees, which range from five feet to six feet, are $85, with a limited 20 stands also available for $65.

Adding to the Christmas theme, the tree drive is being complemented with a wreath making workshop hosted between Alfredton Rotary’s Jill Oliver, and florist Kathryn Amor.

“It’s a really fun day to be part of,” Ms Robertson said.

“Last year, we did centrepieces and I was able to give mine to the aged care facility where my father-in-law is.

“It’s a giving thing, you can either decorate your home or you can give it to someone else to pass on the Christmas spirit.”

Tickets to the workshop are $80 including materials and lunch, and the session will be held on December 15.

Proceeds from both initiatives will go towards Alfredton Rotary’s service projects both local and international.

“There’s the sandwiches we deliver to 34 local primary schools… we’re heavily involved in the development of the Community Care Centre Ballarat,” Ms Robertson said.

“We also have international projects; we’ve just sent a container to Vanuatu and we’ve also assisted the Sidinda Health Clinic to send a container to Zimbabwe.”

The Christmas trees can be picked up on November 30 from 10am to 3pm at Community Care Centre Ballarat.

The workshop will run from 11am to 3pm at 320 Wendouree Parade.

Head to trybooking.com/CXBKD to purchase a tree, or phone Ms Oliver on 0407 333 410 to take part in the workshop.