Carols by Candlelight is organised each year by the Combined Churches of Gloucester, and was simulcast via Bucketts Radio.

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Emcees for this year were James Brooks and Ty Soupidis.

The Christmas story was given a very Aussie theme with the angel telling the drovers who were “keeping an eye on their mob of sheep that night” to “stop looking like a bunch of stunned mullets.”

James Brooks’ hat was surrounded by dangly corks – a well-known Aussie fly repellent.

The program featured all the usual carolling favourites such as “O Come all ye faithful”, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “Silent Night”.

The evening featured a display of musical talent from Gloucester and Barrington schools.

Popcorn, zooper doopers, drinks and sausage sangers were provided by a team of volunteers, as were battery operated candles.

“Carols by Candlelight was always part of my family’s Christmas tradition growing up,” one mother of three children told News Of The Area.

“Being able to attend this event in Gloucester, and to share it with my own kids is very special.”

By John WATTS