The boys and girls of Maitland will again be blessed with lollies from local firefighters thanks to a hefty donation from Bunnings.
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Bunnings Maitland donated 90 kilograms worth of sugary sweets to Maitland Fire and Rescue for their annual lolly run.
The candy will be distributed by Santa in various parts of Maitland in December.
The donation is a welcome gift for the Fire and Rescue members.
In previous years, the firefighters have had to fork out cash from their own pocket to pay for the $1000 worth of lollies.
The firies also give up their own time to take part in the initiative, but say it’s worth it to see the kids’ reactions.
“The families look forward to it,” Maitland Fire and Rescue captain Paul Casey said.
“That’s why we do it, for the kids.”
Lolly run dates
Bunnings Maitland Christmas Family Night – December 8 from 6.30pm.
Gillieston Heights carols night - December 9 from 7pm.
Lorn and Bolwarra – December 13 from 5.30pm.
Maitland – December 14 from 5.30pm.
Dates are if weather permits, keep an eye on the Maitland Fire Station Facebook page for updates.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
