Christmas opportunities abound at St Andrew’s Tea Gardens Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 12, 2024 Volunteers celebrate after days of sorting and setting up at St Andrew’s. CHRISTMAS shoppers were given the opportunity to get their errands done early at the St Andrew’s Tea Gardens Op Shop Christmas Sale from Friday 5 to Saturday 6 December. The Op Shop’s twice-annual sale (the other is in July) prompts the gathering of donated holiday goods into a central spot for festive fun and cheap prices. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “We have lots of Christmas stuff, but also something different,” said sale organiser Susan Nicholls. A small army of volunteers helped set up in the main church hall, who were then rewarded with a beautiful morning tea featuring home-made food and sweets on the balcony. Swarms of locals and visitors attended the sale over two days, perusing the inventory of Christmas decorations, antiques, toys, seasonal clothing, stocking fillers, jewelry and more. “Everything has been donated since Christmas in July, and proceeds will go to Destiny Haven, as well as a few locally-based recipients,” Susan said. Destiny Haven is a women’s recovery centre in the Hunter Valley. By Thomas O’KEEFE Op shop sorters and helpers assemble and assay the Christmas sale inventory. Stacks of Santas filled one corner of the room. A less-than-traditional Christmas tree. Deb Florence, one of the op shop sorters, appreciates some of the seasonal goodies.
