The new Armidale Regional Council held a party in the Mall last night to herald the arrival of Christmas and bring all ages in the community together. Fortunately, a looming storm by-passed the Mall area and didn't spoil the occasion. I was amazed at the high turn-out of people and the Mall was jam-packed with excited kids ... and indeed people of all ages. Indeed, there something for everyone.
There were lots of street stalls selling anything from cacti to bars of soap and clothing. There was a band playing. The City Council held a free raffle, which I entered, with the prize being a flight to Brisbane. Numerous ethnic food-stalls did a roaring trade and Council thoughtfully provided tables and chairs for people to sit and eat. The various shops in the main Mall stayed open late and the pub did a roaring trade.
The new mayor, Simon Murray and colleagues were in attendance and he drew the raffle - which I didn't unfortunately win - and turned on the lights of the Christmas 'tree' accompanied by pipers in kilts who seemed to be playing highland laments (apart from Waltzing Matilda). Let my pictures tell the story - and as you'll see, the event started in daylight and finished as night fell.
The Christmas tree was an artistic rendition, not the real thing.
All in all, a lovely night out. It's a pity Dot missed it, but then she was driving home from Tamworth with a friend.
AS
There were lots of street stalls selling anything from cacti to bars of soap and clothing. There was a band playing. The City Council held a free raffle, which I entered, with the prize being a flight to Brisbane. Numerous ethnic food-stalls did a roaring trade and Council thoughtfully provided tables and chairs for people to sit and eat. The various shops in the main Mall stayed open late and the pub did a roaring trade.
The new mayor, Simon Murray and colleagues were in attendance and he drew the raffle - which I didn't unfortunately win - and turned on the lights of the Christmas 'tree' accompanied by pipers in kilts who seemed to be playing highland laments (apart from Waltzing Matilda). Let my pictures tell the story - and as you'll see, the event started in daylight and finished as night fell.
The Christmas tree was an artistic rendition, not the real thing.
All in all, a lovely night out. It's a pity Dot missed it, but then she was driving home from Tamworth with a friend.
AS
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