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Read the full storyThe Taylors Beach Progress Association held a terrific celebration last weekend, welcoming waves of Christmas cheer and festive joy for the entire community to enjoy with the support of many local businesses and organisations.
Thankfully, the weather put on a wonderful show, keeping both the grounds and attendees dry for the Taylors Beach Progress Association’s annual Christmas Party on Saturday 7 December all the way through from 5pm to 10pm. The celebrations commenced with Luke Shepherdson as he treated audiences to his musical talents, with local legends, “Ukes-a-Mondo”, taking centre stage from 6pm to continue the live music throughout the evening.
Made possible through the generous donations from local organisations, a delicious selection of sausages and burgers were on offer with Taylors Beach Progress Association’s Treasurer, Michael Harris, putting his chef hat on to man the barbeque. The hospitality certainly didn’t stop there with Association President, Jim Anderson, as head of the bar, to ensure the evening ran smoothly, and attendees were kept refreshed.
With a world of activities also on offer for children to enjoy like face painting and raffles manned by Committee Members, Mary Clapperton, and Emma and Robert Wason, the event was a huge family friendly success, with many scoring some goodies in the Kid’s Lucky Dip!
Paired with the Kid’s Lucky Dip, Committee Member, Brett Haupt ran four Spin the Wheel raffles where attendees had the opportunity to take home a giant ham, chocolates, a Lions Club Christmas Cake, and an awesome children’s summer toy!
What’s a Christmas Party without an appearance from the big man himself? After running a lap around town to hand out lollies, bubbles and festive cheer, Santa made his grand arrival to the celebrations in a stunning mini-Moke to hand out presents.
The Taylors Beach Progress Association warmly thanks everyone who attended the event, and shares their gratitude to all businesses who made donations towards the event’s success, adding they cannot wait until 2025!