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Nelson's annual Community Christmas Dinner is going ahead, and if ever there was a time for giving, it's now.

The charity build is set to raise record funds, but labour and supply shortages will mean a challenge.

“There’s a lot going on, we have Jane Winter’s beautiful vocals, Shine Design Store showcasing the best of New Zealand’s evening wear, all the gaming tables with an exciting new craps table and an amazing group of talented women, including Vixen De Licious, an award-winning burlesque performer who will be performing throughout the evening.” The region’s food and beverages would be showcased. BRADEN FASTIER / STUFF Kate Cooper, aka Vixen De Licious, and David Thompson of the Rotary...

A “Christmas phone” is available at 022 514 3135, where people can phone ahead to book a spot or request specialist dietary catering. Leaning said not only was lunch to be provided thanks to dozens of businesses and community members, but thanks to Ewing Poultry there would be pre-packed food packs for diners to take away with them after the meal. Martin De Ruyter/Stuff Murray Leaning, left, with Rotary Community Christmas Dinner organisers and volunteers Carol Shirley, Damian Richards, a...

LUZ ZUNIGA Fifty colourful floats, the all conquering Tasman Mako and enthusiastic crowds made for a memorable Nelson Santa parade on Sunday. After a difficult year, Nelson families welcomed the chance to don Santa hats and cheer on the sidelines of Nelsons Santa Parade. Despite being organised at the last minute, the Sunday afternoon event was twice the size of last year’s event, with 50 floats making their way down Trafalgar St. Luz Zuniga/Stuff A cheer rose from the crowd as Santa, escort...