IT WAS a not-so-silent night
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in Griffith on Sunday when
the annual carols by candlelight
was held.
Around 3000 people, all in
fine voice, turned out for the
event, which was aimed at
getting the city in the festive
spirit.
Santa was given a helping
hand this year by singing,
dancing and ukulele-playing,
Stew the Chef, who kept the
crowd entertained.
Organiser Jenny Ellis said
it was good to see so many
local families gather to enjoy
the entertainment.
“It is hard to get exact
numbers, but we certainly
had more people than in the
past two years,” she said.
“We handed out more than
800 gifts to the children. We
actually ran out because
there were so many.
“It shows that families are
keen to support us, which is
what we want to see.”
Mrs Ellis said carols by
candlelight had become a tradition
for many people.
“It is really getting a hold
on the community. Each year
we are getting people looking
forward to it,” she said.
Highlights of the night
included newcomer Deanna
Farnell, the talented dancers
from Jodie’s Dance Company
and the stunning fireworks
display.
Following the success of
this year’s carols, there are
plans to bring out a CD featuring
favourites from the
past 10 years, which Mrs
Ellis hopes to have ready by
July 2014.
She is calling on locals to
contribute photos they may
have taken at the Griffith
Carols by Candlelight so they
can be added to the CD cover.
“If we want to see carols
continue we need more people
willing to be a part of the
committee,” she said.