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Lobethal Pageant Hall of Fame

The 23rd December Lobethal Pageant committee would like to invite the Hills Community to the unveiling of Commemorative Plaque to honour the very first Hall of Fame recipient.

Come and join us as we celebrate Mr Des Stansbury being recognised fo his amazing dedication to the Lobethal Pageant over very many years.

this event will be happening on Saturday 13th September at 10am at 71 main st Lobethal in front of the Valley of Praise Resident Center

everyone is very welcome to come along and join in to this special occasion

 

 

 

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Lobethal Pageant Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of 23 December Lobethal Pageant Inc will be held
FRIDAY MAY 9TH at 7.00 pm in Lobethal Senior Citizen’s Hall
Entry via the side door in the laneway.

The Chairperson and Treasurer will present their reports on all activities up until 31 March 2025 which is the organisation’s financial year.
All positions will be declared vacant, and Committee positions will be filled from members of the Association.

An invitation is extended to all those supporting the Lobethal Pageant being held on 23 December each year.
If you have any queries, please email us at
admin@lobethalpageant.com.au
or phone Chairperson Leanne Haywood on 0419 865 805.
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The Lobethal Pageant 2024 Report

“Estimated 9,000 to 12,000 at the pageant!”

“Best pageant ever”

“Just like the old days”

“Largest pageant I can remember”

“Outstanding and amazing success”

“Herculean effort”

“Santa Sleigh was absolutely fantastic”

These are just a very small sample of the hundreds of compliments the committee have received.

We had five months, starting with nothing, to produce a Christmas Pageant for our community.

We asked for help, and the Local Hills Community and beyond came to our aid, and gave willingly.

Most of all you trusted us, and we thank you for that. A new committee was convened and were determined to give it their best shot.

We had anticipated around 4,000 to 5,000 people would come to the return of our traditional pageant. The last one was 2018. We all worked around the clock, right up until just minutes before the pageant, to make sure we delivered the best pageant that could be produced with just a few months notice.

No-one could have predicted the massive sea of 9,000 plus people that consumed the entire main street on the 23rd of December 2024.

There were people from all over the state, 8 to 10 deep, watching the large variety of floats, bands, dancers, musicians, clowns, elves, community groups, dogs, ponies, schools, and emergency services vehicles, proudly displaying their talents, abilities, businesses, creativity and decorations.

There were massive numbers of people in the main street, sitting, talking, laughing, cheering, drawing, and singing out “Merry Christmas”.

Our Hall of Fame inductee, Mr Des Stanbury, was a huge hit with the public. So was Mrs Claus and the most important participant, Santa Claus. His cave was very busy, listening to requests until around 10.00pm.

We breathed a sigh of relief and declared the 23 December Lobethal Pageant for 2024 an outstanding success.

The committee is now going to have a very well earned rest.

Soon we will be able to post some photos and videos of the pageant, as they become available.

We will announce the winners of the float competition as soon as possible, and these prizes will be given out at our AGM, the date of which is yet to be determined.

If the community support us again like they did this year, there will definitely be a 2025 Pageant, that will be every bit as good as 2024 and maybe even better.

So from all of us on the Committee, to all of the Lobethal Township and surrounding Hills District Township’s, our Foodstall holders, the amazing Flotilla of Floats and our most generous Sponsors,

a massive THANK YOU!

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Details of Road Closures

Hello to the Hills Community

Please find below a Road map detailing the Road Closure for the 23RD December Lobethal Pageant

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Santa is not too far away

INVITATION TO SANTA’S CAVE
Santa has been busy for months making your presents. He knows what you want!
He’s coming to Lobethal on Monday the 23rd of December and we have lots of floats and people to welcome him, and his reindeer, as they land at around 5.30pm, on Pioneer Avenue, after a very long flight from the North Pole!
After a short rest Santa and his reindeer will travel down the Main Street to Restvale, where he will stop and say hello to his oldest friends.
Then he will appear at his Cave to say hello to the children from 8.15pm onwards, at 77 Main Street, Lobethal (Butch’s Garage), straight after the pageant. No fake belly and no fake beard here! We have the REAL Santa!
He’s even brought Mrs Claus and some elves with him, to make sure he stays well organised, and is ready to deliver your present on Christmas Eve.
His elves will be waiting to help you line up to visit Santa, and he can’t wait to say hello.
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Stall allocation for 2024 is now full

This is a wonderful post to bring to the Lobethal Community.

We have now filled our allocation for Stalls for the Pageant of 2024

Thank you so much for everyone becoming so involved and making this Pageant a roaring success.

There is also information posted on the website to inform the Community of our Stall list being full

The Lobethal Community have embraced our Pageant returning to 23rd December, and we as a committee can’t thank you all enough.

This is going to be a Pageant to remember.

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17/10/2024 News Update

What amazing support we are getting.
A massive thank you to our sponsors, because without you, Lobethal’s magical pageant on 23 December 2024, would not be happening.
Please support these businesses who support us.
THREE STAR – LIONS CLUB OF ONKAPARINGA
The Lions Club of Onkaparinga Incorporated is based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills and serves the communities of Balhannah, Charleston, Lenswood, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside.
As like-minded individuals, their members join together to give their time and effort to improving our communities. They believe that by serving the needs of our local communities, they can make a difference to health and wellbeing, provide support to those in need and strengthen our communities.
TWO STAR – CMV Truck Centre
The team at CMV Truck Centre know that efficient transport involves more than just the perfect truck. They offer total transport solutions out of our purpose-built dealership in Cavan, just out of Adelaide, specialising in sales, service, rental, leasing, parts and finance across the entire range of Kenworth and DAF trucks. Their dealership is supported by satellite locations in Burton and Berri, which provide parts and servicing facilities for all their valued regional customers.
ONE STAR – LOBETHAL HOTEL
Lobethal Hotel is a local family owned and operated Hotel and Bottle-shop. Open from 10am daily, they provide meals 7 days a week. Lunch: 11.30am to 2pm. Dinner: 5.30pm to 8pm. Their recently renovated Dining Room is a fabulous spot for a quality meal with family and friends. Call them on 8389 6016 to book a table or order some takeaway. They broadcast live Sports on the big screens, and provide TAB and Keno facilities. They have some undercover tables and chairs outside where you can relax soaking up the afternoon sun. Their Sip-n-Save Bottle-shop is stocked with a large range of beers, wines, ciders, RTD’s and spirits. Open until 8pm Sunday through to Thursday, and 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. A
ONE STAR – CE PROPERTY GROUP BIRDWOOD
Sell your property with trust and confidence. If you are considering selling your property, whether it be your main residence, building allotment, acreage or investment property, the team at CE Property Group is here to support you throughout your journey. With years of knowledge and expertise, their agents can explain the importance of skilled negotiation to achieve the best results, private treaty sales vs auctions, the option of silently listing your property and how to prepare your property for sale. They take the time to understand your unique needs and circumstances and build a sales strategy to suit you.
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FOUR REINDEER
Worden Green Cabinetry,
TWO REINDEER
Captured By Design, Barrow & Bench, Lobethal Sheetmetal, Peg & Bill Chartres, J Rigby Concreting,
ONE REINDEER
Marson Aviaries, Finesse Hair and Beauty Est, Stephen Potter, Lobethal Post Office, Polar Print & Display, Samantha Hocking Hair & Beauty Services, Cr Malcolm Herrmann, Ra & Martin Sames,
Thredgold Family
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FIVE CHRISTMAS TREES
Hackett Family, Bryan Schubert, Zilm Family, Stewart Sanders, Stephanie Rich, Janine Evans, Tony & Louise Treloar, MM Tyre Service, MGA Insurance Group, Gary & Fay Wood
THREE CHRISTMAS TREES
G & C Weyland, John & Roxanne Pritchard,
TWO CHRISTMAS TREES
Julie Weber, GW Harris, Wendy & Gary Dunn, Maureen Garratt, Trent Bartram, Anonymous, Shane Sandercock Computer Help, Elaine Sandercock, Rose Cottage Antiques, Sue & Graham Mason, Bryan Blundell, Jeffrey Hancock, DMW Productions, John & Roxanne Pritchard,
ONE CHRISTMAS TREE
Vija Wake-Dyster, Lane Print, David Heidenreich, Julie, Vivian, Richard Bouse, Lenswood Post Office,
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1/10/2024 News Update

1st of October and everyone is starting to think about the Christmas Float they will put in the pageant on 23 December.
Keeping up with tradition, we are offering some very good prize money for the best float in three different categories.
Head to www.lobethalpageant.com.au to find out more.
In the meantime, here is the latest list of our sponsors.
Make sure you thank and support those who support your pageant.
TWO STAR – CMV Truck Centre.
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FOUR REINDEER – Worden Green Cabinetry.
TWO REINDEER – Captured By Design, Lobethal Sheetmetal, Peg & Bill Chartres.
ONE REINDEER – Marson Aviaries, Finesse Hair and Beauty Est, Stephen Potter, Lobethal Post Office, Polar Print & Display, Samantha Hocking Hair & Beauty Services, Cr Malcolm Herrmann, Ra & Martin Sames.
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FIVE CHRISTMAS TREES – Hackett Family, Bryan Schubert, Zilm Family, Stewart Sanders, Stephanie Rich.
THREE CHRISTMAS TREES – G & C Weyland, John & Roxanne Pritchard.
TWO CHRISTMAS TREES – Julie Weber, GW Harris, Wendy & Gary Dunn, Maureen Garratt, Trent Bartram, Anonymous, Shane Sandercock Computer Help, Elaine Sandercock, Rose Cottage Antiques, Sue & Graham Mason, Bryan Blundell, Jeffrey Hancock, DMW Productions, John & Roxanne Pritchard.
ONE CHRISTMAS TREE – Vija Wake-Dyster, Lane Print, , David Heidenreich, Julie, Vivian, Richard Bouse, Lenswood Post Office.
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News Update 23/09/2024

Hello 23 December Lobethal Pageant Lovers.
Planning is steaming ahead wonderfully and the support we are getting is outstanding. We have lots organized, but need your sponsorship to pay for all the necessary legal requirements. Here is an update for you all.
COMMITTEE – We have had one committee member, Rhiannon Green need to resign due to intense family and work commitments. She will be still be helping a lot in the background and on the night, so thank you Rhiannon for all your help so far. Her replacement is a person who has made multiple offers of help, and with his enthusiasm, I am pleased to announce that Phil Schultz (ex Lobethal Freightlines) will be joining our committee.
SPONSORSHIP – We want to announce Worden Green Cabinetry as a Four Reindeer Sponsor. They are excellent cabinet makers who design and install custom cabinetry. They are very community minded and service all areas from Metro to the Barossa and the Hills.
Check them out on Facebook and then call them on 0437-130-054 to arrange a quote.
Thanks for your support guys.
SPONSORSHIP- We want to announce BARROW & BENCH MITRE 10  at 321 UNLEY ROAD, MALVERN are Two Reindeer Sponsor
Thank you to Paul and Amanda Stewart for donating goods to this value. The outstanding service they provide is made possible by having incredibly knowledgable and caring staff, selling a large selection of excellent quality hardware. They also regularly win Garden Centre Awards so please go in there, buy something, and thank Paul and Amanda while you are there. A little later we will reveal what we are using these goods for, and it’s exciting!
SPONSORSHIP – We want to announce Lobethal Sheetmetal as a Two Reindeer Sponsor. They are at 21 Kenton Valley Road, Lobethal.
They have new and old fashioned wood fired cookers, and parts for all types of wood stoves and heater. Go and see Craig Schubert and his team for anything to do with wood cooking and heating. Check out their website or call them on 8389-6678. Thank you very much Craig.
SPONSORSHIP – We have more sponsors coming on board in the next few weeks, but here is an up to date list of our sponsors so far. Make sure you support and thank these businesses and people who are helping to make your 23 December Pageant the huge success we know it is going to be.
FOUR REINDEER – Worden Green Cabinetry,
TWO REINDEER – Captured By Design, Barrow and Bench Mitre 10, Lobethal Sheetmetal,
ONE REINDEER – Marson Aviaries, Finesse Hair and Beauty Est, Stephen Potter, Lobethal Post Office, Polar Print & Display, Samantha Hocking Hair & Beauty Services,
FIVE CHRISTMAS TREES – Hackett Family, Bryan Schubert, Zilm Family, Stewart Sanders, Stephanie Rich,
THREE CHRISTMAS TREES – G & C Weyland,
TWO CHRISTMAS TREES – Julie Weber, GW Harris, Wendy & Gary Dunn, Maureen Garratt, Trent Bartram, Shane Sandercock Computer Help, Elaine Sandercock, Rose Cottage Antiques, Sue & Graham Mason,
ONE CHRISTMAS TREE – Vija Wake-Dyster, Lane Print, DMW Productions, David Heidenreich, Julie, Vivian, Richard Bouse, Lenswood Post Office
WEBSITE – Our website http://lobethalpageant.com.au is up and running. Check it out for all the latest information and forms.
FUND RAISERS –
SEPTEMBER – Travis Blundell at the Lobethal Hotel is doing a great job raising funds via lucky squares on Friday nights. Go in and see Travis, have a lovely meal and buy a lucky square or two. If you win, it pays for your meal. Great food and great atmosphere at the Lobethal Hotel.
OCTOBER – Brenton and Jackie at the Charleston Hotel will be having meat trays every Friday night to help raise funds. Go there on a Friday night during October, have a fantastic meal in an old traditional hills hotel, buy a meat tray ticket and, if you win, feed the family for the next week or two.
NOVEMBER – The Centennial Hall committee are putting on a movie on 29 & 30 November. All proceeds will go to the 23 December Lobethal Pageant Inc. Lovely family movie “The Santa Claus” with Tim Allen in it, is hilarious and will make a great night out. Thank you to the Lobethal Centennial Hall Committee.
FOOD STALLS – We have lots of lovely stalls lined up for the pageant, with lots of variety. Forms to apply can be found on our website. More on that later.
FLOATS – It’s time to start thinking about your float. There are fantastic prizes to be won, and it’s a good way to advertise your business, club or group. Forms and information can be found on our website http://lobethalpageant.com.au
FATHER CHRISTMAS – After some negotiation with Father Christmas, we have agreed to provide him with a new state-of-the-art sleigh. He insisted on a late model sleigh that could deliver parcels quickly and efficiently to the fast growing Australian population. It comes with an unlimited kilometre 15 year warranty, star gazing navigation system, has low emissions, is very fuel efficient, comes in a variety of colours, has a verbal command system, and a whisper quite ride. Thanks Barrow and Bench for donating the materials. If you want to join in the fun of making this, please contact Niell Schubert.
INFORMATION NIGHT – We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an information night on Wednesday 16 October at 7.00 pm in the Senior Citizens Hall. Entry is via the side entrance in the lane-way. We would like the community to know everything about their pageant. So if you’re passionate about holding the pageant on 23 December, you’re invited. Come and ask questions, or give us some ideas of what you might like to see. If you want to give a gold coin donation towards the hire, that would be very much appreciated.
The committee want to say thank you to everyone who is supporting our work, as we return your Christmas Pageant in Lobethal to 23 December in 2024.
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Sponsorship Brochures

We are pleased to release our Sponsorship Brochure for our 2024 Christmas Pageant. It should be in your letterbox next week, so keep an eye out for it.
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