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Whinchmore turns on the festive charm

Whinchmore turns on the festive charm
Adaline, Declan and Frances Beestony watch a balloon is turned into a gun

Laughter, bouncy castles and balloon sword fights was the order of the day at Winchmore Hall on Saturday.

Rural families from around Winchmore enjoyed a Christmas Party organised by the local branch of Rural Women NZ.

There was food and chatter and a party mood as everyone enjoyed a social evening before Santa arrived.

Heidi Wilson (left) was excited to get a balloon crown at the Christmas party in Winchmore this weekend. She's with her mum, Rachel.
Maisie McGarva enjoyed some hot chips before Santa arrived.
Rangitata MP James Meager (left) joined in the fun and might have even dressed up as Santa after catching up with Winchmore Rural Women president Stephanie Butchard and other people at the gathering.
Children lined up to see Santa at the Christmas party in Winchmore this weekend.