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The Wellsford Santa Parade reaped the benefits of taking a ‘do or die’ approach to their event on Saturday November 24.
Despite looming storm clouds and gloomy weather forecasts, the parade organisers decided not to cancel and the parade was a resounding success.
About 18 groups took part including the Warkworth Wellsford Vintage Car Club, the Warkworth Pipe Band and The Pirates entertainment troupe.
The parade was organised by Wellsford Plus, formerly Wellsford Promotions.
Spokesperson and chief elf Rachel Ravenscroft says the group was thrilled by the turnout and the creativity of the floats. “The feedback has all been positive,” she says. “The new route – from the railway station to the community centre and back – also seemed to work well.”
The parade received $2000 in funding from the Rodney Local Board, although still had to fundraise to cover the cost of the traffic management plan, which cost $2800.
The winners of the 2018 Santa Parade, as judged by Board member Colin Smith, Wellsford Plus chair David Hodge and young person representative Savannah, were as follows:
Overall winner – Chris Bright in Munster Coach. Business – Bright Laundry, Santa’s Laundry 1; Woody’s Winners 2; Kingfisher Farm, Fred Dagg’s Christmas 3.
Community – Wellsford Toy Library 1, Wellsford Fire Brigade 2, HIPPY Wellsford 3. School – Wellsford Kindergarten 1, Wellsford Plunket 2, Rebekah Chandler-Bruce 3.
