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“Your Community Newspaper, owned by the Samford Community and produced for the benefit of the Samford Community.” 9 DECEMBER, 2022
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E: editor@villagepump.org.au NEXT DEADLINE THURSDAY 12/01/2023
IT WAS MERRY, IT WAS BRIGHT AND IT WAS JOYFUL! What a Night! The SDPPA was thrilled to again host this year’s Christmas on Main Street, a community event many months in the making, bringing together local community groups, businesses, musicians, and markets, all wrapped up in Christmas lights magic. We were privileged to welcome Aunty Delmae Barton once again for the official opening in John Scott Park, with our MC Cr Darren Grimwade. A very special start to a joyful night of entertainment, with 80 musicians, food and craft markets and roving entertainment across seven venues enjoyed by children and adults alike. Main Street was alive with activity – the usual trucks and utes in the Mooey’s carpark were replaced by baby animals and facepainted children, thanks to Mooey’s and Craig Doyle Real Estate. Samford Patisserie didn’t disappoint with their amped up Christmas lights and their delectable delights; Belle Property got in the act too with snow cones and activities. Across the street, Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital wowed us for another year with their spectacular light display, and how about that talented flame thrower at Flametree Financial – such skill!! We are so lucky to have an incredible diversity of local musical talent, from choralists to jazz, acoustic soloists to five piece bands – there was something for everyone up and down the street. Did you hear the amazing Sing it Samford combined choirs (thanks Nick Tyler) in the park and
the Scouts carols in Storyland? It was worth the wait for a special burger at the Samford Stags Sausage sizzle outside the Farmers Hall, because it meant we could check out the markets and listen to some great music there too.
The choice of craft markets in John Scott Park helped out with some Christmas shopping, and it was great to see local community groups fundraising including Samford Support Network with their glowing items and the lovely CWA ladies selling their Christmas treats. Who indulged in some beautiful chocolates from the clever Meals on Wheels ladies? Maybe you had a spin of the Community Bank’s wheel and gave piggy a hi-five too! Reggae & ska band Seven of Ska were decked out in Little Tree and Makers on Main were sparkling as always. The Samford
Rural Fire Brigade’s siren heralded Santa’s entrance on Main Street – more than once - with shrieks of delight and waves from the children, many who were lined up at Storyland in the RSL grounds, enjoying the storytelling, making a wish at the WISH-mas tree and creating a Christmas decoration with The Cultural Crusader. It was a great place for parents to take a seat, check out the Christmas books on display and enjoy carols and skits from the Scouts. There was even a chill out zone from MBRC library for kids! Market Burger, Samford Gourmet Pizzas and the SV Garden Centre were awash with colour and activity, the Country Centre was hoping with music, Santa letter writing, and making a flower garden, all while snakcing on some fish and chips - there were bubble blowers and hula hooping deer and even a giant walking Christmas Tree! Thank you to our local food traders and the businesses who planned their generous activities. A huge, warm hug and thank you to our sponsors – Community Bank Samford (Bendigo Bank), Samford Garage, Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital, Craig Doyle Real Estate and Mooey’s; and to our generous supporters – HMG Home Loans, iPlan Financial Services, Flametree Financial, Peter Dutton MP, Cr Darren Grimwade, MBRC and Samford Variety Store. Let’s do it all again next year! Head to our double page spread on pages 12 & 13 for photos and special thanks.
Louise, Alan and staff at Gleam O’Dawn wish to thank the Samford Community for their support over the last year.
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We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. Gleam O Dawn will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s day. 2KM PAST SAMFORD VILLAGE TOWARDS MT GLORIOUS