Hi everyone to a very special time of year.
The Christmas spirit at this time of year is one of excitement on the young children’s faces and expressions of wonderment. It’s a shame we can’t ‘bottle it’ and spread it throughout the year. I’ve had the privilege of attending ‘Ayr Community Kindergarten’, ‘Big Birds Nest Child Care Centre’ and the Library’s ‘First Five’s Messy Play’ Christmas function last week and it certainly gladdens the heart to witness the enthusiasm of the children with an early Santa visit with family watching. Congrats to the leaders of these groups and others looking after the care of these special and formative years.
At the other end of the Burdekin demographics it was another successful Christmas lunch for the Burdekin Community Association at the RSL, it was very well attended and great to catch up with so many of more mature Burdekin citizens. As we race towards Christmas Day let’s not forget those less fortunate than ourselves. If you can help out the many charities and care organizations around the Burdekin I’m sure it will be most appreciative, as is said, the gift of giving is greater than receiving.
On that note, spare a thought for the many voluntary organizations that operate in the Burdekin. It could be a sporting group, cultural, charity, special interest group or one of the many service organizations. The Lions held their 60th celebration of service recently and it was wonderful and inspiring to see the years of service some put in. Lion members travelled from far and wide, a 60th cake was cut by long-time members, Roy Musumeci, Bill Bojack and Sam Harris, well done Lions.
For 2024 in thinking about your New Year resolutions why not consider joining one, or more, of the voluntary groups to help make a positive difference to the Burdekin community.
As Christmas fast approaches the annual ‘Community Christmas Carols’ is on Sunday 10 December in ANZAC Park opposite the Touch fields starting at 5.30pm. The event is free, a variety of food and drinks will be for sale, free face painting, photo booth, Santa and fireworks. Come along and enjoy the evening, remember to bring a rug and chair.
On Sunday 17 December from 4.30pm to 7pm the Burdekin Uniting Church has invited the Burdekin to join them in celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ at a ‘Carols in the Park’ to be held at the Home Hill Memorial Park. Thanks to all the Church groups for your support to the Burdekin Community.
As this will be my last column before the New Year may I wish you Merry Christmas, health and happiness for 2024, peace on earth and goodwill to all.
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