Siblings: Shepparton’s Emerson, 5, and Penelope Sole, 9, get into the Christmas spirit at the Murchison market and carols.
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Monique Preston
Hundreds attended a Christmas market and carols night in Murchison on Sunday, December 11.
It was the first chance for a community-wide get-together since the floods in the town in October, and the first time a community carols event had been held since 2019 after COVID-19 scuppered plans for the past two years.
Market stalls and family activities ensured there was plenty to do and see at the event at Murchison Riverside Gardens in Stevenson St.
A free community barbecue, as well as food trucks, ensured no-one went hungry, while entertainment in the form of Christmas carols came from local artists and children.
A visit by Santa on a fire truck was no doubt the highlight for many of the youngsters.
Event committee member and Murchison Neighbourhood House manager Louis Bowden was pleased with the turn-out, with about 300 people attending despite some rain.
“Loads of people turned up and had a great time,” he said.
“It was a wonderful opportunity for all members of the community to get together in celebration after a difficult couple of months.
“It was a wonderful springboard for more community celebrations in the future.”
Mr Bowden said Sunday’s event saw a broad range of community groups running stalls on the day.
Night out: Roger Ashburner, AJ Johnston, David Weidenbach, Julie Weidenbach, Liz Johnston and Megan Hill at the Murchison Christmas market and carols.
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Monique Preston
All dressed up: Teddie Caldow, 4, celebrating Christmas in Murchison.
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Monique Preston
Delicious: Shepparton’s Kaitlyn Inglis, 10, enjoys a meal from the food trucks.
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Monique Preston
Staying dry: Arcadia siblings Elsie, 4, and Ben Timmins, 3, are prepared for rain at the carols.
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Monique Preston
All smiles: Toolamba’s Ashley and Paddy Livesay, 4, having a fun night.
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Monique Preston
On song: Shepparton Brass and Wind band entertain the crowd.
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Monique Preston
Cuddle time: Arcadia’s Jo Ferguson and Elsie Timmins, 4.
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Monique Preston
Good night: (From back left) Murphy Patching, 2, Shez Patching, Bernie Magee; (middle) Poppy Patching, 7, Heidi Sole, 8; (front) Orlando Sole, 3, Frankie Gladman, 2, and Eddie Gladman, 6.
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Monique Preston
Festive: Teddie Caldow, 4, Ellis Hare, 3, Mabel Hare, 6, and Winston Caldow, 2, embrace the Christmas spirit.
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Monique Preston
Fun: Murchison’s Neve, 4, Erin and Emer Cowan, 6.
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Monique Preston
Family affair: Shepparton’s Hudson, 2, Aaron and Huxley Boyle, four months, and Ebony Richardson enjoy the Murchison Christmas market and carols.
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Monique Preston
