Randwick City prepares for the festive season with lights, carols and gifts galore
- Published Date
- 29/11/2016
- News Topic
- Council
Randwick City is already in the Christmas spirit, with preparations underway for the biggest Christmas celebrations ever, filled with lights, fun and festivities.
Not only will Randwick City see some of its favourite events happening once again, but there will be even more carols to enjoy before the ultimate carolling event, Coogee Carols takes place on Sunday 18 December at Grant Reserve. The event is so popular that the world’s favourite man in a red suit, Santa, will be stopping by to make a special appearance.
Mayor of Randwick, Noel D’Souza, believes the festive season is the perfect time to celebrate our community, coming together to enjoy the summer months and the festive season.
“Randwick City Council looks forward to the Christmas season as it’s a chance to showcase our beautiful Randwick City, spend time with our friends and family and ring in the Christmas spirit at the many fantastic events taking place throughout December.
“From lights, carols to the decorations on Randwick Town Hall, there is so much to explore in our community but it’s also a time to stop and be thankful for the beautiful life we live, right here on Australia’s most beautiful coastline,” said Mayor D’Souza.
Christmas in Randwick City
COMMUNITY CAROLS
Matraville Carols by Candlelight
Saturday, 10 December, 5pm-9pm
Barwon Park, Matraville
More information.
Carols by the Sea
Saturday, 10 December, 6pm-9pm
Grant Reserve, Coogee
More information.
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday, 11 December, 4:30pm-8pm
St Lukes Anglican Church
Cnr Varna Street and Arden Street, Clovelly
More information.
South Maroubra Christmas Party
Saturday, 17 December, 2pm-6pm
South Maroubra Village Green,
Cnr Malabar Road and Meagher Avenue, Maroubra
More information.
Coogee Carols
Sunday, 18 December, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Goldstein Reserve Coogee Beach
Appearance by Santa Claus and many special guests including Lisa Callingham, Bernadette Cogin, Tony Cogin, Riely Cogin, Chloe Dallimore, Matt Edwards, Vanessa Fallon, Virginia Gay, Erin James, Claire Lyon, Amber Lawrence, Cinzia Montresor, Chloe Marshall, Brendan Moar, Kurt Phelan, Jennifer Peers, Benjamin Palumbo, Katrina Retallick, Garry Scale, Jaynie Seal Joe Sullivan, Josh Quong Tart and more
NB: Construction is underway at Coogee Beach to build a brand new amenities building, so make sure you get in early to secure your spot!
www.coogeecarols.com.au.
STREET BANNERS AND DECORATIONS
The streets of Randwick City will be filled with red, gold and white as the street banners fly throughout December and Randwick Town Hall will be decked out with Christmas decorations to mark the Christmas period.
COMMUNITY STREET PARTIES
Randwick City Council is proud to host supports community Christmas street parties by funding and facilitating road closures, public liability insurance and traffic control. Supporting street parties helps build a sense of community and ensures the parties are as safe and enjoyable as possible. While applications are closed for 2016, residents are encouraged to apply early for the year ahead.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Check out the dazzling displays of Christmas lights that will see streets throughout Randwick City glimmer with Christmas spirit, with outstanding displays in Frederick Street (Coogee), Dacre Street (Malabar) and Barwon Crescent (Matraville).
Homeowners decorating their homes are encouraged to collect donations from visitors for their chosen charity. Two charities residents may choose to support are Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation Randwick and the Make a Wish Australia Foundation.
THE BEST GIFT IN THE WORLD
Of the estimated $50 billion that Australians spend over Christmas each year, studies show that around $700 million worth of goods will end up as landfill by February.
Randwick City Council’s The Best Gift In the World initiative, encourages sustainable shopping including gift ideas for all tastes and budgets, from compost bins and worm farms and organic food baskets to car-share memberships and even solar panels as well as providing links to charities offering ethical Christmas gifts.