Signs festive season well under way in town

Milton's living Christmas tree in the grounds of the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church was decorated in the weekend by Milton Area Promotions, with help from some community-minded groups.

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Milton.

On Saturday, the town's Christmas tree, in the grounds of the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church, was decorated in about two and a-half hours, according to the Milton Area Promotions spokeswoman Gaynor Finch.

Yesterday, Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan called on main-street businesses, handing out invitations to join him and other Milton retailers for a get-together on Friday.

Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan invites Milton Video owner Jan Hunt to attend a retailers' gathering on Friday. Photos by Rachel Taylor.

"I'm getting Milton retailers together to talk about things. I'll put on the drink if someone buys a bag of chips," he said.

Mr Cadogan said he found businesses in Milton to be up-beat and looking forward to Christmas trading.

Mrs Finch said the tree decorating on Saturday had been done by a team of community-minded people.

Milton Rotary Club members helped with placing the lights around the bottom of the tree, while Calder Stewart provided a hydraulic platform for decorating higher up.

"Each year, we are getting more and more decorations. There are things happening in Milton, and it's really good to see," Mrs Finch said.

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