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Holiday hampers packed with Christmas spirit

Dec 15 2022 Updated December 15, 2022

Tara Nash

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Layna Heinrich, Trish McNamara, Viv Maher, Paquita Wise, Sue Eckert, Colleen White, Dave Vaughn, Matt Boyle and Sally Ness, were the local elves of Christmas this year, by co-ordinating and arranging the hampers. INSET: The holiday hampers were a collaborative initiative with many organisations. Photos: Tara Nash.

Generous community spirit has seen 209 holiday hampers packed by about 25 volunteers on Friday, December 9, before being delivered to 580 local residents.

The Strathalbyn Inter Church Council initiative is a collaborative effort with many other local organisations including Raine & Horne Strathalbyn, The Pantry Club, Strathalbyn Churches Bookshop, Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOS...