People heading into Kilmore will be greeted by community-decorated pallet Christmas trees bringing the festive spirit to residents and visitors.
Kilmore Community Centre and Kilmore District Men’s Shed teamed up to help foster community spirit by having community groups decorate a wooden pallet Christmas tree to be displayed at the two main entrances into Kilmore and the intersection of Conway Street and Lancefield-Kilmore Road.
The trees were placed around town on Sunday and will continue to be displayed until December 30.
Kilmore Community Garden, BlueCross Willowmeade Aged Care, Dianella Aged Care, Kilmore Art Society, Kilmore and District U3A, Kilmore Toy Library, Kilmore Bowls Club, Caladenia Nursing Home Kilmore District Health, Pretty Sally Garden Club, Kingsgate Village, The Elms, Anglican Op Shop, Kilmore Community Garden, Kilmore Primary School, Assumption College, St Patrick’s Primary School and Willowmavin Primary School participated in the event.
Kilmore Community Centre manager Rose Colombo said the event had a huge turnout.
“The response was better than we could have hoped for with many organisations getting on board,” she said.
“There is so much passion within the community and so many wonderful programs working towards supporting the young, adolescent, middle-aged, seniors and the vulnerable.
“This is an excellent way to come together and celebrate what we all do as a community.
“The project so far has given many a sense of belonging and community spirit. Some of the residents in the retirement facilities are already planning an outing to see their own work on display and the work of others.”
The hard work community groups have been putting into their trees can be seen on Kilmore Community Centre’s Facebook page alongside the other programs and services offered by the organisation.
“We are looking forward to doing it all again next Christmas,” Ms Colombo said.
