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E: editor@villagepump.org.au NEXT DEADLINE THURSDAY 16/11/2023
CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET PREVIEW The SDPPA Christmas ARE YOU READY SAMFORD? Community Bank Samford Stage in John committee has been very Scott Park. This is the centrepiece of the busy little elves planning SDPPA’s annual celebration and singers another super Christmas community from across the valley and members event for you all on 2 December. of local choirs are invited to come The Community Bank Samford Stage together to rehearse and sing for our at John Scott Park will come alive with community. the combined choir singing carols for Led by local resident Composer, Conductor and Choir Leader, Sandra the whole family to join in. There will Milliken, this SDPPA initiative will be a huge variety of market stalls and celebrate Christmas in the heart of our food trucks too. While you roam the street enjoying village and foster community spirit live music and roving entertainment, through singing. make sure you drop into the second The combined choir will present performance stage at the Samford a 30-minute program of carols at park again this year - $40 includes 6 chairs. Farmers Fall, sponsored by Samford Garage. Christmas on Main Street, practicing at three All funds will be donated to the Farmers Hall There will be more market stalls and food Saturday rehearsals leading up to the event. to maintain this wonderful local treasure. trucks to enjoy before you skip across the Would you like to join in? Do you have a If you would like to hire a table, text Jo on road to Snap Fitness, have a sit on the grass love of singing? Singers of all abilities and 0412 575 642 requesting a table. She will and enjoy the food line up there as well. ages welcome. Rehearsals will be on 11, 18 provide the bank details for payment. Your Storyland is back in the RSL grounds. and 25 November from 10:30am – 12:00pm booking is not confirmed until payment is Come and fill your own bauble or paint at the CWA Hall in Main Street. Email Leah received. There are limited tables available an ornament. They’ll be a kids library, you Hudson - president@samfordprogress.org. so get in quick to book yours. Your table can write a letter to Santa or add your wish au for details and to sign up. will be reserved in the park when you arrive to the WishMas Tree. The Scouts will be and will be held until 6pm. Christmas On Main Street performing carols and skits to keep the little Would you like to join the combined Saturday 2 December ones entertained too. community choir? It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa 5pm – 8.30pm Bring your singing voice for this special he’ll be dropping in throughout the evening Christmas on Main Street event! Don’t miss the 24 November edition of to check on who’s been naughty and nice. Preparations are underway for a local The Village Pump for a double page spread Table Hire in John Scott Park combined community choir which will and map so you can plan your evening on The wonderful Jo Roberts will be perform Christmas songs and carols on the 2 December. coordinating the charity table hire in the