IT has been a year of trials and tribulations with the impact of COVID regulations, cases close by, and lockdowns.

But yet again the Nambucca Heads Lions Club has pulled out their wonderful Christmas decorations to brighten up Bowra and Ridge Streets in Nambucca Heads with cheer.

Walking down the street News Of The Area could hear the little children exclaiming, “Oh look mummy, there’s a Santa, and a kangaroo!”

The street has been livened up with the glimmer of tinsel expertly tied up to withstand what is a windy time in the Valley, and that lovely holiday feeling is starting to seep into the atmosphere.

The band of volunteers worked throughout the morning of Sunday 28 November to ensure that the decorations were up for the last week of November 2021.

One of the Santas, being chased by a dog eager to score a present, is happily climbing up the wall on the edge of Earthbound Bowra cafe where it is placed each year.

As a way of expressing thanks for the now glittering town centre, Earthbound Bowra offered the Lions volunteers complimentary cups of coffee.

There was a happy crew of Santa’s helpers sitting back and relaxing after a well earned break.

The Lions Club said, “We’ve been setting these up for about four years now.

“We do it to lighten up the area and appreciate all the help we receive throughout the year and would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and thank you all for your amazing support.”