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Spreading the Christmas joy

Casey families in need will be treated to a special Christmas party this weekend, thanks to the generosity of local partners and volunteers.

Life Central Services has partnered with Larte Central Cafe to offer the fully catered meal and event on Sunday 13 December from 3pm, with partial funding from the City of Casey.

It’s the seventh Christmas dinner put on by the partnership, and will be held at Larte Central Cafe.

The event aims to spread a bit of Christmas cheer to those who could use a little extra after a particularly tough year.

Entertainment will be provided by acapella trio We 3 Kings and Balla Balla Ukelele Group, and Santa will pop in for some selfies.

Each family that attends will be gifted a huge hamper filled with food and gifts, delivered by Santa himself, and there will be showbags for the kids too.

So far, donations have been provided by Rangebank Primary School, Cranbourne West Primary School, Westpac Bank, Amstel, Trios, Settlement Hotel, and some very generous private donors.

But co-organiser and managing director of Life Central Services, Drew Gormlie, said further donations of new goods or cash would be welcome up until the event. All donations will go to those most in need.

Mr Gormlie said the organisers were also seeking volunteers to help out on the day.

To express an interest in volunteering, or if you know a family in need who you’d like to nominate to attend, contact the organisers on 0481 040 991.

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