The 2011 Variety Special Children’s Christmas Party was held on Wednesday 16th November from 5pm to 9pm. It was a great success with 684 local
special needs children attending, with many travelling from as far away as Scone in the west, Woy Woy in the south and Taree in the north.

Santa arrived at 6pm and made his way onto stage to give a Big hello to all
the children in attendance. He then took up his place in the specially prepared Santa Cave and waited for all the delighted children to come up to see him
and show him all of the great presents that they received.

Our on stage entertainment featured “Super Hubert” and the ever popular “Waltzing Matildas” along with party band “The Toads” who kept the children singing along with a great selection of favourite songs. A special appearance
by “The Little Scallywags” was a real highlight.

A BIG thankyou must go to Motto Farm Motel for suppling accommodation
for our guests, Bidvest Food Services, Primo Smallgoods, Frucor Beverages, Schweppes Australia and Streets for suppling the food and drinks for the
kids and the staff from Westpac, Good Start Childcare Centres and NRMA Insurance for their tireless work in the toy-room ensuring that the children left with huge smiles and even bigger bags of toys, and to the volunteers from Variety the Children’s Charity Newcastle, Rovers Australia, GIO/Suncorp, Newcastle Permanent and many more for their help in insuring that this was another Great Party.

Location: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Date: Wednesday, November 16th 2011
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm

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