Community
13 December, 2025
New group wants to bring spark back to community
A group of locals that wanted to bring their childhood memories back to life came together back in June to discuss bringing the Christmas spirit and Santa back to town.
SEE those sleigh bells ringing and jingling around Charlton?
All that tinsel and those lights?
You can thank the new community group that wants to bring the spark back that once was lost for that.
A group of locals that wanted to bring their childhood memories back to life came together back in June to discuss bringing the Christmas spirit and Santa back to town.
“We want to build connection, bring people together and create something the whole town can be proud of,” Community Spark president Tanya Windsor said.
“Our focus is Christmas decorations and community pride, especially in the main street and public spaces.
“We had 23 people involved throughout the whole process, with 18 volunteers able to come out on decoration day. And without the generous donations from local businesses this wouldn’t be possible and we are so grateful.”
With a theme of ‘Aussie Christmas’, the group brought in Brian Townsend, who was able to continue his love for art and create 12 boards that are hidden around town for residents to find. Entries can be dropped at the Post Office before the winner is announced at Christmas Fest next Wednesday.
Future members can email communityspark@outlook.com.
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