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Carols return to Diggers

The Diggers Rest Community Christmas Carols are making their return December 8 with an expected turn-out among the thousands, all eager to enjoy festive activities and sing carols.

The entire community is invited to attend the first Diggers Rest’s first carols night since 2019, hosted by the Lions Club of Diggers Rest in collaboration with Diggers Rest Primary School.

The evening will kick off at 5pm on the school’s oval, with emceeing by a past Diggers Rest

Primary School student who will perform solo and also be joined on stage by students and community groups to perform carols and dances.

The event will include balloon artists, face painters, market stalls, refreshment sales, and a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus.

The Lions Club of Diggers Rest President Katherine Skinner said she was thrilled to see this event come to fruition and hopes to see flocks of families attending the free carols night.

“I am a believer that celebrations like these are essential to our individual wellbeing as they build a sense of togetherness. They help us to celebrate the year that was and who we are as a Diggers Rest community.”

The event, sponsored by Melton council and AVID Property Group Bloomdale, will raise funds for the Lions Club, the Country Fire Authority and Diggers Rest Primary School fundraising committee.

AVID Property Group Bloomdale project director Danny Boubli said it’s exciting to see the event’s return.

“After years of lockdowns, we’re so pleased the annual carols are making a return and providing a festive, fun space for the community to connect,” he said.

“This event is a highlight for many in the area and we are so happy to contribute.”

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