Christmas-in-July attracts 100 diners

More than 100 people attended a Christmas-in-July dinner at the Patonga Progress Hall on on Saturday, July 23.

Bagpipes were played by Tim Trembath as guests arrived and mingled with pre-dinner drinks and again as the evening concluded with Auld Lang Syne.

Entertainment was provided by carol singers Fleur Anderson and Monique Calcarco, granddaughters of local identities John and Shirley Twiner.

Todd Lavin, as Santa, distributed small surprises from his Santa sack.

The organisers expressed their appreciation to the many Peninsular businesses who supported the evening with sponsorship namely Bunnings Umina, Woolworths, Repco Woy Woy, SJS, Strandbags, Lowes, BCF, Priceline, Candy Girls, Sarongs, YouSave Chemists, Bargain Bags, Quick Serve Fruit, Edwards Family Butchery and True Blue Quality Meats.

The raffle raised almost $1800 from the many prizes donated.

Lucky door prizes were also well received by the winners.

Media release, 3 August 2016

Peter Henderson, Patonga Progress Association