THE FREE community Christmas Carols concert with Coffs Harbour City Orchestra takes place this year on the lawn at Sawtell Surf Club on Sunday 7 December starting at 6pm.
While the event has become “a bit of a tradition for the orchestra to end its concert season”, spokesperson Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area the venue has changed a few times.
“In the past we used to play carols in the Botanic Gardens in partnership with the City Of Coffs Harbour and their Christmas Lights.
“We’ve even done carols at Brelsford Park, but it’s a bit of a tight squeeze fitting all of us and our kettle drums and other equipment on the stage.”
The Sawtell Surf Club lawn offers a spacious picnic area for people to relax and enjoy singing along to carols with music played by a full symphony orchestra.
The program includes traditional carols as well as some contemporary Christmas music from around the world.
Patrons are advised to bring their own chair or rug, snacks and drinks.
“There may also be a visit from Santa.”
The residents of Marian Grove Retirement Village in Toormina will enjoy a free Christmas Carols concert on Saturday 6 December.
By Andrea FERRARI
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