Jacksons Landing ready for Christmas
Organisers of this year’s Community Christmas Celebration in Cadi Park, at Pyrmont’s Jacksons Landing, are chuffed to have secured a surprising double whammy. Coming from opposite ends of the musical spectrum will be opera singers Cheryl Barker and her husband Peter Coleman-Wright performing as members of a distinguished resident-based quintet, and FABBA, the ABBA tribute band. Added to these treats, meanwhile, will be old favourites: the Army Band playing from the Aqua Shell, the Young Northside Big Band, the Junior Choir and the Jacksons Landing Singers.
The event is dependent upon the support of local businesses, donors and hard-working resident volunteers. Last year’s concert raised $14,000, as well as mountains of toys and food. Charities this year are the Salvation Army, the Harris Centre and the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
An important feature on the night is the reverse Christmas tree, a chance for people to donate new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food as gifts for those in need.
Extra food and drink will be available for picnickers and raffle tickets with enticing prizes will be on sale.
The date is Sunday, December 13, between 5pm and 9.15pm, at Cadi Park, Refinery Drive, Pyrmont. Those interested in attending should call 9660 1017.
by Jenny Blain
