Gunnedah’s Community Carols by Candlelight have been hailed a great success.
Community members turned out in droves for Wolseley Park event last week.
Co-coordinator David Piper from the Gunnedah Anglican Church said estimating attendance is always difficult but thought between 1200 and 1500 people turned out for the carols last week.
He was particularly impressed by the “great mix” of individual, school-based and community performances on the night.
“See the number of groups with local people was a highlight,” he said.
The carols were also about sharing the special message of “giving than receiving” during Christmas.
Mr Piper thanked all involved for their efforts in hosting the community carols, from the performers to the attendees and event volunteers.
Carols Ilah and Arlo Steel.
Kathy Capper, Margaret Moran, Sally Anne Hall and Gwen Key.
Ken Danson.
Louise and Russell Jaeger.
Maddie Hopkins with Sophie, 8 months.
Mark and Terri Heywood.
Mason and Trista Hill with Cherie Smith.
Mia and Raelene Guerin.
Millie Wise, Oakley Saunders, Riley, Brayden, Sadie, Zoe and Hunter Wise.
Carol performers, Joanne Piper, Rosie Pinn, Sophie Hunt, Keely James, Jorja Tresize, Alison Stuart, Dominic Goodwin Hauck, Anthony Bishop, Felicity Roach, Malcolm Roberts, Alice Roach and Jamie Brown.
Shayne Riordan, Carrie-Anne Tunningley, Cheryl Hofman and Andrew Martin.
Sophie Ward and Avelina Rokanai.
Tegan, Ruby, Michael and Jack Snape.
Ayla, Alysia with Khaleesi, 2 months, and Maleyah Miller.
Blaire, Edge and Courtney Richards, Logan Endicott and Scarlett Richards.
Carrie-Anne Tunningley and Karen Urquhart.
Gunnedah Christmas Carols co-ordinators David Piper, Simon Waller and Peter Hall at Wolseley Park last Friday evening.
On stage during the Christmas Carols.
