A TOOWOOMBA TRADITION THAT LIGHTS UP OUR LIVES:

There are so many wonderful  traditions maintained by families which come to the fore at Christmas time.  One of them was born in Toowoomba 10 years ago when the Burstow Family of Burstow Funerals  had a dream of giving to a Community a reminder of the joys and wonder of Christmas; to create for all a delightful display of lights, provide supper and free give-aways for all the children.  In the giving of this gift to a Community, the Community has given in return.  So big has this event grown over the 10 years since its inception, it is now organized by the Lions Club and the funds raised through donations are for the benefit of so many worthwhile Charities such as Lifeline, whose resources are continually being  stretched to their limits especially at this time of year.

This twinkling Wonderland of Lights has now become very much a part of the Toowoomba Christmas landscape and  we of the ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR were again invited  to be a part of it.  From Centre Stage for an hour the Choir sang their Carols to an audience of Mums, Dads, Nannies, Pops and Children whose faces were lit up on a par with their surroundings which sent flashing lights and Christmas cheer into the evening skies.  This amazing twinkling Wonderland of Lights is a place where the joy could easily be measured  in wattage, but moreso by the exchanging of greetings, nods and smiles and the sharing of a magical experience and we of the Esk Community Choir felt  privileged to be able to contribute to what has become this wonderful tradition of Yuletide benevolence.

by: Sue Walker