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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 16, 2007 21:58:51 GMT 10
   Big thanks to our new member antares for the heads up on this one www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/news/2007_idol_winner_set_to_star_in_carols.htmlIdol winner set to star in carolsDecember 07, 2007 Damien Leith, Australian Idol winner of 2006 will lead the list of entertainers in Carols at Halliday Park, Five Dock on Monday 17 December at 7.30pm. "The Carols are part of a series of joint events between Council and Communities for Communities and I am delighted to host this special event," City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said. "This evening is all about celebrating the spirit of Christmas in the great community in which we live. "We will be joined by local and international talent who will enhance the Christmas spirit as the community joins together in this joyful carolling event. "The carols, accompanied by a community choir will take place under the beautiful lights of McGrath Avenue. "The magic weaved by those beautiful lights is something to behold and well worth coming to see." Communities for Communities will be selling glowsticks, candles and refreshments. Guests also can enjoy a sausage sizzle, cappuccinos and gelato starting at 6pm. Guests will also have a chance to win a shopping spree at Supabarn. To enter the contest, just shop at Supabarn then log on to communitiesforcommunities.com.au and enter your name, e-mail and Supabarn docket number. The winner will be announced on the night of the event. Proceeds from the event will benefit a development called Rainbow Village in Ho Chi Minh City on the south-west coast of Vietnam. It will provide houses for 100 families currently living on a rubbish tip. It will also go towards a community centre and school. "There are also lots of other surprises waiting to be discovered - who "nose" who will show up," Mayor Tsirekas added.
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Post by 12ktina on Dec 16, 2007 22:39:40 GMT 10
I'm assuming that this is a non-televised event, Braffy??
Is "Five Dock" somewhere close to anyone's home??
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 16, 2007 22:43:26 GMT 10
It is in the inner west of Sydney. Antares mentioned that she would try and go to it. I don't know who else lives near there. Morgs may go with the children but I don't know if it is near enough to her home. ODT may live in the area I am not sure.
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Post by gj on Dec 16, 2007 23:16:05 GMT 10
Wonders if our roving reporter Nuffy can get there!
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Post by Mysterri on Dec 16, 2007 23:31:02 GMT 10
Thanks for the heads up Antares and Braffy. I would love to be there but unfortunately I live about seven hours south of Five Dock in Sydney. OK, I'm being weird again (you all should know me by now) but could Antares be Angelo Tsirekas or perhaps his wife? City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas - Antares is Canadian? Sorry Antares but I'm over analytical at times.  I love intrigue even when there is none to be had.  |
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Post by 12ktina on Dec 16, 2007 23:37:41 GMT 10
You could be on to something here Myst!! I was wondering why a City of Canada Bay mayor is announcing a carols event in Sydney?? Please explain?!? |
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Post by Mysterri on Dec 17, 2007 0:12:50 GMT 10
Oh Gawd Tina, you're doing a Pauline with your "please explain."  I think that particular catch-cry will go down in history and ya gotta love it. I don't want to embarrass Antares but I can't help noticing these things. It would be great if the Mayor of Canada Bay and his wife were fans of Damien.  I've met many Canadians and in my opinion they are wonderful people. DH and I are going to Canada within the next few years and I can't wait for that. |
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Post by Nuffy on Dec 17, 2007 1:27:39 GMT 10
Wonders if our roving reporter Nuffy can get there! OMG I'm going to try to be there. Thanks so much Antares and Braffy for the notice.   I fell asleep on the sofa after hubby interrupted my Damien session (just after logging on 3 hours ago  ). He tried to get me off the sofa and into bed but i couldn't... something was compelling me to wait till he was asleep and then get me back to the computer... And here it is What fantastic news to wake to   It's not really close but just tonight I was telling the (unconvinced) family that we MUST get to a carols session... whoohoo!!! a D-ream come true But gj are you suggesting that I try to put people through my really poor quality video camera again? We've decided the Samsungs's not as good as our old Panasonic. My old video camera was much better. Or, did you just want one of those rambling reports I normally do? I'll TRY to get there... fingers everything crossed! |
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Post by gj on Dec 17, 2007 1:44:11 GMT 10
Wonders if our roving reporter Nuffy can get there! OMG I'm going to try to be there. Thanks so much Antares and Braffy for the notice. I fell asleep on the sofa after hubby interrupted my Damien session (just after logging on 3 hours ago ). He tried to get me off the sofa and into bed but i couldn't... something was compelling me to wait till he was asleep and then get me back to the computer... And here it is What fantastic news to wake to It's not really close but just tonight I was telling the (unconvinced) family that we MUST get to a carols session... whoohoo!!! a D-ream come true But gj are you suggesting that I try to put people through my really poor quality video camera again? We've decided the Samsungs's not as good as our old Panasonic. My old video camera was much better. Or, did you just want one of those rambling reports I normally do? I'll TRY to get there... fingers everything crossed! Ah your video was fabulous, whatever you can get would be great thanks Nuffy... |
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Post by dmac on Dec 17, 2007 3:20:23 GMT 10
woohoo thanks Ant and Braffy ...great news.  Nuffy...you did a great job last time....I thoroughly enjoyed it so here's hoping you can get there ;D ;D ;D ;D yup yup you're right....the family needs some Carols   |
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Post by antares on Dec 17, 2007 9:05:00 GMT 10
Sorry to disappoint Mysterri but I'm not the mayor of Canada Bay Love the theory though. I don't even live in that suburb, a friend just passed the info on to me. |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 17, 2007 9:26:46 GMT 10
You could be on to something here Myst!! I was wondering why a City of Canada Bay mayor is announcing a carols event in Sydney?? Please explain?!? Canada Bay is a region in Sydney Tina. Mysterri, that is normally how I think but it didn't even enter my head on this occassion. Thanks again anatares for your friend passing the information to you and for you passing it onto me. |
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Post by CarlaM on Dec 17, 2007 9:33:01 GMT 10
Sounds like a wonderful treat for people that live in that area or close by!!! :rudolf:  Hope some of the forum members get to go. I am sure it will be fun. I always love Carols by Candlelight, no matter where it's held. ARGH why does all the good stuff happen when I am either sick, or have previous arrangements. |
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Post by olddantucker on Dec 17, 2007 9:52:01 GMT 10
Yes, this is not very far from us at all. Unfortunately the little boy is just a little too young to take along for an evening event this year, so we'll have to give it a miss. Otherwise we'd be there for sure.
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 17, 2007 10:10:46 GMT 10
:merryxmas: ODT, little ones love the Carols. You see them every year. As long as hard boiled lollies aren't thrown from the stage  What a marvellous opportunity to go. Yahoo, I am listening to MIX and Damien is going to be on soon. sorry Off Topic. I am just excited. *looks for the volume switch* |
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I love intrigue even when there is none to be had. 
). He tried to get me off the sofa and into bed but i couldn't... something was compelling me to wait till he was asleep and then get me back to the computer... 
