Carols hailed a success

Local musician Mr Norm Holloway has hailed the recent Carols across the Bay a great success.

A group of musicians entertained residents at Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach, Wagstaff, Booker Bay and Dalys Point village wharf.

En route, the captain of the Lady Kendall II stopped his vessel for the passengers to enjoy the carols, Mr Holloway said.

Mr Holloway organised the annual event for a number of years.

Mr Holloway recruited musicians from the Gosford City Brass Band and the Brisbane Waters Brass Band to entertain residents and visitors on the Peninsula to "enhance the Christmas spirit".

"The sound is breathtaking across the Brisbane Waters.

"With the mountains as a backdrop, it's like playing in a cathedral," Mr Holloway said.

"All the musicians and boat skipper enjoyed volunteering their time and are looking forward to doing this all over again on the lead up to Christmas 2006."

Press release, December 27 Norm Holloway