Carols at Rupertswood
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
14th December
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
14th December
How do I get there?
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Enter through gates to GateHouse Café, Rupertswood, and Salesian College. Turn right at Blind Creek. Parking attendants will direct you where to park.
For an online map, click here
Is there parking?
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Limited free car parking available. Car-pooling is encouraged
Disabled parking available for those who have displayed disabled parking sticker
A shuttle bus will be available from the rear carpark at Hume Global Learning Centre (enter via Brook St)
What time does the event begin?
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5 pm til 8:30 pm. Carols begin on stage at 7 pm.
What's on the program?
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Starting at 5pm
Community Carols from 7PM
Local Primary Schools
Are pets allowed?
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No pets are permitted as this is a privately owned property
Will this be an alcohol-free event?
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YES. No alcohol will be permitted on the premises.
What children’s activities will there be?
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Is the show suitable for families/all ages?
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Yes. The event is promoted as a celebration of the Christian message of Christmas, with free family entertainment and children's activities. These include a live nativity scene, animal farm, craft activities, balloon twisting clown, and face painting. Food stalls are on site and/or bring a picnic teBYO chair and picnic rug.
Is there a cost?
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No. This event is brought to the people of Sunbury by the Combined Churches of Sunbury Inc. and the Sunbury Inter-Church Council. They seek funding each year from Hume City Council and Sunbury's Community to hire the stage and the professional sound and lighting required to run the event. Significant support is also provided by Woodards Real Estate, St John Ambulance and Greater Western Water. Funding is also provided by many of the churches listed above. Community groups listed above give of their time and resources, either without payment or by donations. Volunteers are coordinated through the Combined Churches of Sunbury. A community collection is taken at the event each year with 100% of the proceeds going to a local community group. This years collection goes to Victorian flood victims. Previously we have supported Winter Night Shelter, Sunbury Community Kitchen, Sunbury SES and the Sunbury Community Health Centre.
Will candles be available?
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Yes. Safe flame candles will be available for purchase.
Will there be food available?
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Yes, a variety of food trucks and stalls include:
Will there be water available for drinking?
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Yes. A Greater Western Water truck will be there.
Are there toilet facilities?
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Yes, portable toilets available
Will this event be live broadcast?
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NOT YET CONFIRMED - Listen live 99.3
Who are our sponsors?
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Sponsors:
Which community volunteers groups are involved?
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Sunbury Radio, SES, Sunbury Scouts and Sunbury Police.
What service groups are involved?
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Which Sunbury churches are involved?
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Church groups:
How can people find out more?
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