Kyneton community groups are gearing up in collaboration this Sunday for a celebration of community and carols and all things Christmas.
Kyneton Christmas Collective together with Social Foundry and the Rotary Club of Kyneton, are gathering and guiding Kyneton’s melting pot of community groups and churches to collectively host a night of carols and entertainment with something for everyone.
“Though there are many groups that contribute to Christmas events, not to mention churches that host carols events for their own communities each year, we rarely do all get together to do something more inclusive for the wider community,” said Simon Burnett from Social Foundry.
“The Kyneton Christmas Collective was formed last year out of the desire for connection and our passion for a country town Christmas event,” said Andie, founder of KCC.
“After moving from the city years ago, we and many of our friends often spoke about longing to connect with the greater community but not knowing where to start.
“Many of us with less religious ties to the season or those from differing cultural backgrounds still love singing carols and embracing the spirit of the season.
“This Christmas, together with local community groups and churches, we are hoping to provide something that is open and accessible to everyone.”
Those interested can expect everything from school and community choirs to local brass bands, from Santa to the CFA, food trucks to sausage sizzles, a teaspoon of poetry and a lawn full of games and family activities.
With special performances from Kavisha Mazzella, Valley Road and the Kyneton Street Band, this event will be held outside at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Kyneton, from 4pm to 7pm, on Sunday, December 14.
Bring your picnic blanket and Christmas cheer. Good coin donations raised by the event will go towards Kyneton Food Bank and Uniting Care for those less fortunate this Christmas.
