Carols in the Gardens

SALE'S carols by candlelight gathering, held in the brand new sound shell at the botanic gardens, has been hailed a huge success.

The carols was the first event to take place in the sound shell which is yet to be completed.

Wellington Shire councillor Scott Rossetti began the carols service with the official opening of the shell.

"All that's left to do is install the bi-fold doors on the back of the shell and erect some artwork which will go on the left of the shell,'' he said.

Cr Rossetti thanked open space project officer Sally Nowak and the builder Darren Young for their contribution.

"Without their work and the work of the Wellington Shire and Sale City Band the sound shell wouldn't have been possible,'' he said.

"Imagine the kinds of events we can have here - it's going to be great.''

Sale Lions Club provided a barbecue for guests and cooked sausages the entire night.

Master of Ceremonies for the carols service was Cr Darren McCubbin.

Performances by Sale's St Thomas' Primary school, Young Voices Community Group, Neve Hassett and the Sale RSL Pipe Band kept the large crown entertained, as well as Sale City Band and the Stratford Singers.

Candles were provided free of charge.