The Stanhope community is gearing up for its annual Christmas carols event on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 6pm at Station Park.
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Jemma Jones
The Stanhope community is preparing for its annual Christmas carols event, scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6pm at Station Park.
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Stanhope Community Development Group committee member Christine Dicketts said the event would feature performances from local schools.
“We have the Stanhope Primary School and the Stanhope kindergarten children singing and the lovely St Mary school from Rushworth singing as well,” Ms Dicketts said.
The event will include face painting, a free jumping castle and barbecue, with Santa making an appearance.
“People come from around the area and we might have more people coming from Rushworth this time, because Rushworth St Mary's are singing,” she said.
Many Stanhope children attend school at Rushworth, strengthening the connection between the communities.
The event receives support from several sponsors including Fonterra, Shine Church, Stanhope and District Development Committee and Campaspe Shire.
“It is a family-friendly event. We have had it every year, it is low stress and everybody enjoys it,” Ms Dicketts said.
The town's Christmas preparations extend beyond the carols, with decorated windows in Station Park and special decorations made by the local men's shed.
Together, Stanhope is embracing the Christmas spirit.
Local schools like Stanhope Primary School, Stanhope Kindergarten and St Mary's School from Rushworth will be performing at the event.
Photo by
Jemma Jones
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