A huge crowd visited the Piazza of the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre in Geraldton on December 6th for some Christmas Spirit, markets, entertainment and Devonshire teas.
The Geraldton Bells were ringing out the Christmas tunes and Sing Australia added to the atmosphere with 2 sets of Christmas Carols.
There were over 20 decorated Suitcases full of wares for sale.
The Raffle for the day had 2 prizes. 1st Prize of over $500 worth of vouchers was won by Lorraine Brand and 2nd prize, over $200 worth of vouchers to local businesses was won by Jon-Scott Trotter.
The best decorated suitcase was won by Ann Bell.
- The fellas were up early to get it all set up.
- Val enjoying a break from serving cups of tea.
- Peter and Bernie from Radio Mama
- The Nativity Scene
- The jewellery and hand bag stall was very popular.
- The cake stall was soon all sold out. Wendy, Peg, Berna and Lois were in charge.
- Gerry presiding over cups of tea.
- Sing Australia entertaining with Christmas Carols.
- Ann Bell receiving Best Decorated Suitcase award from Fr Cross
- Gwen collected the morning tea money – lots of it!
- Dominie, Monsignor Hawes and Tiffany looking festive.
- Barb, Charmaine and Pat were kept busy making the tea.
- Jane – always smiling.
- Margo looking very relaxed selling her pre-loved items.
- The Geraldton Dog Rescue were able to do some fund raising.
- Janelle and her daughter had beautiful cards etc in their suitcases.
- Jan had heaps of hand/tea towels for sale.
- Janine had some great Christmas items for sale.
- A Family Outing
- Jan and Maria selling books.