Intimate carols evening set for Kangaroo Flat

LOCALS can add yet another Christmas celebration to their diaries with the Kangaroo Flat Community Christmas Carols due to take place this Sunday 8 December at Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church in High Street.

There’ll be a free sausage sizzle at 6.30pm followed by the Carols in the Church grounds at 7pm, whill will be moved indoors if the weather turns, with members from the Bendigo Youth Choir and Bendigo and District Concert Band to perform.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church minister Reverend Paul Bauer said what’s been traditionally a church-focused event is morphing into something that serves the whole community.

“The last couple of years we’ve hosted it inside the church and probably had 120 to 150 people,” he said.

“This year, we’re moving it to the space out front of the church so we’re expecting a few more.”

Reverend Bauer added that the evening is a great opportunity for locals to come together and celebrate the festive season.

“It’s perfect for people in Kangaroo Flat or Golden Square who want something local instead of heading to a bigger event like in Rosalind Park.”

“It’s a great community option, it’s free, so it’s good value for families.

“We’ll still have a strong Christian message – we know some people get a bit uneasy about Santa at a church event, but it’s great for the kids. I think we’re managing to keep the balance.”

Carollers planning to attend the alcohol-free event are asked to bring their own chairs, blankets and rugs.