December 23, 2014
The grass was looking greener – and everyone’s spirits were high – at the special Bush Kids Christmas Carnival held at Windera on Saturday afternoon.
The carnival had been organised to help raise the spirits of the drought-stricken families in the area – and there were certainly a lot of smiles about – but it’s no exaggeration to say the recent rain has also been a lifesaver.
Organiser Sarah Vanderkolk, from the Barambah Soccer Club, had been wanting to do something to help the families that she knew were doing it hard.
And then one Wednesday morning, just a few weeks ago, she woke up with the idea to hold a Christmas carnival.
Murgon Apex quickly came on board, and a lot of other Apex Clubs also put their shoulders to the wheel.
Local businesses also donated their services.
So on Saturday, the “bush kids” of Windera had the opportunity of enjoying miniature pony rides, miniature train rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, nail beauty and arts and crafts … all for free in the grounds of the Windera State School.
Kingaroy musician Lloyd Back supplied the live entertainment.
There was also a barbecue but the highlight – as always – was the visit by Santa Claus.
The children queued patiently to receive a hug and a gift from Father Christmas.
No one is saying the drought is over, but there were a lot more happy faces at Windera on Saturday evening.
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Organisers would like to thank:
Ruth Dixon and BIEDO
Goldmix Stockfeeds
Remko Engineering, Murgon
Parmalat
Orchy Juice
Gympie Ice Works
Ryan’s Butchery, Wondai
Murgon Bakery
Murgon Fruit Shop
Jeff Seeney, Member for Callide
Cr Kathy Duff
Salvation Army Kingaroy and Chaplain Neville Radecker
Windera State School and P & C
Apex Club of Murgon
Rural and Remote Mental Health Qld
Red Dust Miniatures
Karla’s Carnival
Lloyd Back
Bush Girl Beauty
Amanda Burns from “Twisted Balloon”
Mondee Coffee
Renae and Aaron Waldock
Emma Sippel
Charlton Apartments Hervey Bay
Shelley Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay Motel
Woodgate Beach Houses Woodgate
Windwood Passage Caloundra
Member for Logan Michael Pucci
Anonymous donors
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