Community carols to be held at Hardys Bay

Hardys Bay Community Carols will be held on the Hardys Bay waterfront from 7:30pm on December 22.

"The event is one of the community's biggest annual get-togethers and is a genuine community partnership, with involvement by several local organisations and sponsorship from local businesses," said Hardys Bay Community Church pasto, Dr Stephen Hinks.

"The church hosts the event each year and there is significant support from the local rural fire brigade, and help from parents of Pretty Beach Public School.

"Two young winners of the Bouddi Foundation for The Arts grants program, Lucy Parle and Aaron Carey, will provide the pre-carols entertainment from 6:30pm.

"They will perform original and cover songs while people settle in," Dr Hinks said.

"At 7:30pm, the carols program begins, finishing by 9pm.

"Guests on stage this year include the strings group from Pretty Beach School, with Lucy and Aaron each performing again.

"Locals will provide their instrumental and vocal talent as hundreds singalong with traditional Christmas carols.

"There will be an appearance by Santa to support the important work with the homeless done by Coast Shelter.

"Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein will speak briefly about the work of Coast Shelter," Dr Hinks said.

SOURCE:

Media release, 7 Dec 2018

Dr Stephen Hinks, Hardys Bay Community Church