Santa is available to visit community events, businesses and groups over the festive season.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
Santa Claus is set to make his grand return to the Bamawm Extension community, riding atop the local CFA fire truck.
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This festive tradition, which took a break in 2023, is now back in full swing for the upcoming holiday season.
Deb Watson, the Bamawm Extension CFA fundraising volunteer and Santa’s booking agent, is excited about expanding Santa’s availability in 2024.
“It is our main fundraiser for the year,” Deb said.
“Being stuck out in the bush, we don’t have anything or anywhere we can do fundraising.”
The initiative serves a dual purpose: spreading Christmas cheer and raising funds for the brigade.
Santa, accompanied by the CFA captain driving the fire truck, is available to visit community events, businesses and groups.
“We put the lights and sirens on as we head up to the venue with Santa in the back of the truck,” Deb said.
Santa has delighted children and adults alike in previous years at schools, pre-schools, disability services, and aged care facilities.
The community’s response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“And the look on the kids’ faces is just magical, some of them running up to the truck to meet Santa,” Deb said.
Despite Santa's busy schedule, safety remains a priority.
The Bamawm Extension's second truck remains on standby for emergencies when Santa is out and about.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
Santa’s availability spans from late November through December and bookings have already started pouring in.
Those interested in arranging a visit from Santa and the Bamawm Extension CFA fire truck can phone Deb Watson at 0422 382 668 or email debdavenicjosh@outlook.com
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