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Lighting up a town for Christmas

18/12/2023 by The Coonamble Times

PHOTO: Organisers Kristy Sheather, Elyce Bennett and Rachel Matheson

A love of Christmas spirit and the community they live in has united three Nyngan mums, who put their heads together and organised an event over the weekend that surpassed all expectations and created a night of memories for locals and visitors alike. 

  Elyce Bennett, Kristy Sheather and Rachel Matheson created the ‘Nyngan Community Christmas Party’ event and despite a hot night, the community came out in droves. 

  “Christmas is a wonderful time of year,” according to organiser Rachel Matheson. Our original goal was to make Christmas extra special for the children of Nyngan and to bring the community together as one whilst also showcasing talent in the local area and surrounds.”…

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