The Reverend Barry Flanagan and Kath Crapp compered the evening while the Narooma Community Choir led everyone through the carols.

Bodalla Rural Fire Brigade used the opportunity for raise funds and held a sausage and hot dog sizzle and Dalmeny Icecreams kept everyone happy with soft serve choc tops.

Santa hitched a ride with the RFS and paid everyone a visit handing out bags of lollies. Santa unfortunately had to make a speedy departure as the Bodalla brigade was called upon to head north to Batemans Bay.

"It was a wonderful evening," Mrs Crapp said. "One that I hope will become a tradition."