General News
12 December, 2025
Large crowd enjoys new venue for Dennington Carols
THE sun was shining and the crowd was enthusiastic as last Friday’s annual Dennington Christmas Carols got underway.
For the very first time the carols, previously held along the Merri, was moved to a new location at St John’s Primary School and according to organisers, the new venue proved successful.
“We were a little worried about how the community would react to the change of venue this year but we shouldn’t have been concerned – the turnout was amazing,” president of the Dennington Community Association John Harris said.
“The weather was perfect and the children who performed were incredible.
“The school grounds offered plenty of lovely grassed areas for families to put down a rug and enjoy the carols, and the basketball court at the back was the ideal place to set up the food stalls.
“Overall, it was a lovely evening and we’ve received wonderful feedback. It was a terrific community event once again, with donations from the night going towards Wish Collective which is such a great cause.”
Children from St John’s Primary School and St Pius Dennington performed a range of Christmas carols on stage, along with students from Emmanuel College.
The Salvation Army band kicked off the night’s entertainment, while a visit from Santa and Miss Holly also proved popular.
