Chewton to celebrate Christmas in July

The Chewton community is planning a fun-filled `Christmas in July' lunch at the Red Hill Hotel to raise funds for the Chewton Pool.
As reported in the Mail last week, Environment Minister Ryan Smith has signed off on an agreement to hand control of the pool to the Chewton community.
Save the Chewton Pool committee member Gloria Meltzer said the community was rapt with the Minister's decision.
"We now have a goal to works towards and we have to fundraise more than ever to repair the pool, train lifeguards and do whatever is necessary to get the pool back on track and open in time for summer," Ms Meltzer said.
She said the Christmas in July event would be held on Sunday, July 24 at 12.30pm and it will be a great opportunity for the community to celebrate a new era for the Chewton Swimming Pool.
"It is just going to be total fun and a real celebration. We will have Santa, entertainment, singing, raffles and much more.
The two-course dinner includes a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings plus plum pudding or trifle for dessert. Tickets are $50 per person and can be booked by calling the hotel on 5472 2317.
Meanwhile raffle tickets are selling fast for a huge hamper, (choc-o-bloc full of wonderful goodies worth more than $250), which will be drawn during the Christmas in July event on July 24. Tickets are available at the Chewton Post Office.