Community carols return to full voice

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year and in preparation for Santa’s return the Heathcote Lions Club is putting on its Community Christmas Carols event for the first time in a while.

Set for Barrack Reserve this Saturday, 3 December, co-organiser and Club president Lorraine Speirs said the event was all about free community fun.

“Being able to see the community get together and especially now that we can have it again, is the best part,” she said.

“It’s amazing seeing the amount of talent we have in the community.

“It’s as much of a community event as we can have and a free night for everyone.”

As part of the evening student groups from Heathcote schools will be performing, as will local singers and musicians.

Joining them on stage will be Bendigo’s Marist Brothers Brass Band, with the evening coordinated by Holy Rosary School teacher Tania Malavisi.

There’s also one very special guest on the attendance list and he’ll be arriving with a fire brigade escort!

“Santa comes for the children, and they all get a bag of lollies,” Ms Speirs said. “Seeing the looks on the kids faces when Santa arrives is great.

“The whole community is looking forward to it. When we dropped the fliers around everyone said it was so good to see it’s going to be back.

“We encourage people to bring a picnic and it’s a family get together.”

People are welcomed at the Heathcote Lions Club’s Community Christmas Carols event from about 6pm on Saturday, with performances underway at 7pm.