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Christmas in July at Polar Express

Aug 21 2022 Updated August 12, 2022

Donna Falconer

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Pat and Barry Bacon. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Cheryl Young was excited to see Santa and sit with him at lunch. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Three-month-old Fred Meredith had his first Santa photo. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Hosts Carmel and Phil Powyer with Santa. Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

The Bull family. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

The Bull family with Santa. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Wendy Kelleher, Roslyn Sinclair and Cherie Hewett. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Gabie Meredith, Paige Johnston, Maddy Sing, Solei and Cara Grey and Michelle King. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Gabie Meredith, Michelle King, Donna Falconer and Margaret Johnston. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Cathy Johnston, Paige Johnston and Maddy Sing. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Cathy Johnston and Donna Falconer. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

Gatherings for a Christmas lunch. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Donna Falconer.

To celebrate Christmas in July 30, guests enjoyed a baked lunch with trimmings and yummy pudding, served by Carmel and Phil Powyer at Lilli's Polar Express Cafe.

Nestled amongst the beautiful Christmas decor was an opportunity to take photos with Santa with Christmas carols playing in the background.

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