Council cruels carols

Hardys Bay Community Church will host its Carols by Candlelight on the waterfront at Hardys Bay on Saturday, December 24, from 7:30pm.

"It is always a joyful, festive occasion as a large group of locals, visitors and excited children enjoy the picturesque location fronting the water with small marine craft bobbing about," said Church committee member Ms Sharyn Teasdale

"The live band, consisting of local musicians, provides excellent accompaniment to the carol singing which again will be supported by our local Half Tides Rock Choir.

"As the skies darken, colourful battery operated candles and glow sticks assist in following the music booklets.

"In previous years, our local Hardys Bay, Killcare Rural Fire Brigade has gladly and faithfully donned a community spirit attitude by barbecuing several hundred sausages and many kilograms of onions at this event.

"Unfortunately, due to Council's extreme requirements for the safe handling of food at such an event, providing sausage sandwiches has become quite impractical.

"We hope this will not deter people from attending but instead bring a picnic supper and chairs or rugs."

Email, 7 Dec 2011 Sharyn Teasdale, Hardys Bay Community Church