stable on the strand

Go Tell It to Australia

Lyrics and Song by Colin Buchanan

It’s Christmas time in Garbutt, in Heatley and Rosslea.

It’s Christmas in Annandale and over there in beautiful Maggie

So, go tell it to Australia, in the city, bush, and everywhere

So, go and tell it to Australia that Jesus Christ is born

(Bells) (Na Na Na Na)

It’s Christmas time in Kelso, in Cranbrook and West End

It’s Christmas time in Bushy Beach, in North Ward, and in Kirwin

So, go and tell it to Australia, in the city, the bush, and everywhere

So, go and tell it to Australia, that Jesus Christ is born

(Na na na)

It’s Christmas time in Vicent, Rowes Bay, and Aitkenvale

It’s Christmas time in Mundingburra and all across Townsvilllllllleeeee…..

So, go and tell it to Australia

In the city, the bush, and everywhere

Go and tell it to Australia that Jesus Christ is born

(Na na na)

Here is Colin’s Audio of the song- Enjoy!

Find multiple Carollers & Buskers dotted across
Townsville during the event

(All money donated to these groups during the event will be donated to Food Relief NQ & City Women NQ)

Tune into 99.9 Live FM as the city sings together

6:00pm : Joy to the World

7:30pm: Sing Along with Colin Buchanan

9:00pm: We wish you a Merry Christmas

Introducing “Pete on the Street”

Stable on the Streets introduces 2020 Mascot ‘Pete on the Street’!

Townsville’s Favourite Family Friendly Christmas Event, Stable on the Strand this year presents Stable on the Streets!

Stable on the Streets is an invitation for individuals, families, groups, churches, and sponsors to ‘Express Christmas’ in their driveway, shop front, car, veranda, street, etc.


Pete will be encouraging everyone to ‘Start with a Star’ for their decorations and the community will be invited to drive by. Townsville will come alive this Christmas as homes, businesses, and Churches present Christmas. There will be displays, banners, lights, and stars all over Townsville. Large spotlights will criss-cross the night sky as Townsville comes alive. Stable on the Strand will present 3 of its traditional Christmas story scenes at separate spots across the city. Carollers will sing in the streets! Empty shop fronts will be lit up!

Food carts will be available for those hungry children! The public will be invited to a Stable on the Strand ‘drive-by’ experience following our Discovery trails and joining in the massive scavenger hunt full of interactive and fun activities, especially for families.

Stable on the Strand organizer, Anne Harley said, “Although we are disappointed at not being able to bring Stable on the Strand to Townsville this year, we are excited that, ‘Stable on the Streets’ is bringing new and creative ideas. ‘Pete on the Street’ is one of these ideas. Pete will be front and center in our promotion of Stable on the Streets.”

Stable on the Streets will run from 18th – 22nd December and is a free event. 6:00-9:00 p.m. each night

For more information, you can visit- www.stableonthestrand.com.au or their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stableonthestrand

 

THE QUIZMASTER AND THE AUCTIONEER

A Quizmaster & an Auctioneer will join forces to raise funds for North Queensland’s Christmas Festival, Stable on the Strand. Trivia questions and Auction Items will morph together to help ensure Stable on the Strand continues for another year! Quizmaster Graeme McCourt said, “I have been mc-ing Trivia Nights for more than 10 years and I believe this event for Stable on the Strand will be a fabulous night and not to be missed by Stable supporters, families, businesses and ‘trivia tragics’”. Auctioneer Jason Chester responded, “I’m intent on making this a fun night for everyone and raising heaps of dollars for this great event, Stable on the Strand, so bring your spare cash or a credit card!” Trivia Night Event Manager Daniel Rudge advised, “Our theme this year is ‘Country’. There will be great prizes for Best Dressed Table & Best Dressed Persons on that theme. Other great prizes will be awarded to Table Trivia Winners who have the highest scores across a large range of topics.” Stable on the Strand’s Trivia night details: Where: Northreach Baptist Church, 38 Canterbury Rd. Kirwan When: Sat 19 October Time: 5 – 9pm (food available from 5pm, Trivia starts at 6pm)

Stable on the Strand to get funding injection

Townsville City Council’s Community and Cultural Development Committee has recommended continuing funding support for one of Townsville’s most popular Christmas events.

 

Stable on the Strand is back for 2019 and Council is providing $85,447 in funding through the Townsville City Grants and Partnerships program.

 

Community and Cultural Development Committee Chair Cr Colleen Doyle said Council’s support of events like Stable on the Strand is important for developing arts and culture in the community.

 

“Our grants programs play such an important role in building our profile in arts and culture and providing opportunities for local events to grow,” Cr Doyle said.

 

“Stable on the Strand really symbolises what Christmas is about, bringing our community together and celebrating with the people we love.

 

“The event is in its 18th year and it’s great that Council can support these grassroots events through funding arrangements like this.”

 

Local Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney said it’s important the staple events continue, especially after the community was hit by a major disaster.

 

“The entire community was hit hard by the unprecedented monsoon and as we approach the one-year anniversary it’s great to see these events bringing back some continuity and vibrancy into the city,” Cr Greaney said.

 

“I’m really looking forward to seeing what Stable on the Strand puts on for the community this year – it just keeps getting bigger and better.”

 

The report will go to Full Council on 22 October for consideration.

2 Nights Left At Stable: Don’t Miss It!

Stable On the Strand is building! Marketing Manager Richard Hosking says, “The crowds have been good, the first night under 5000 people, the second night just over 6000 people and a really big night last night with just over 8,000 people on site!” 

With only two nights left there is still much to see! So don’t miss the fun! Here’s some great acts yet to see:

  • Tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow night, The Embassy Project will be presenting their show “The Gift”. The 1/2 hour performance will showcase 8 songs written by local Paul Bonanno on the life of Jesus. This band will be playing at 7.30pm!
  • Of course you must visit the Town of Bethlehem! After all that is what Stable is all about – the story of Jesus. You can meet everyone from the shepherds to the wise men, Joseph, Mary and even little baby Jesus.
  • The kids will love meeting “Bethlehem’s Barnyard Babies” at the petting zoo as well as a free ride on the Calvary Christian College Carousel.
  • Playing on stage tonight is Steve Bennett, Jacob Long Band as well as Greek Dancers plus more!

Click here to see the full Stable timetable.

You can bring food along or purchase meals at the food vendors. There is also free tea, coffee and delicious Christmas Cake to enjoy!

Richard Hosking says, “A fabulous time is guaranteed!”

See you at Stable!