Everything was either winding down for the year or winding up for the end of the year which saw lots of parties and celebrations.

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There was the Uniting Care Christmas Appeal, Swimming news and the Portland Pool Anniversary. A martial arts camp, holiday activities, Nativity celebrations, end of school celebrations, weddings, music recitals and school formals.

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There was action from the baseball diamond, touch football field, indoor hockey pitch, a triathlon and more.

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