General News
27 December, 2024
Pig’s snout in the Poole
FARMER David Poole more than played his part in Pyramid Hill Progress Association raising more than $3500 on Saturday night. David won the town’s “popular vote” to kiss a pig, nudging out association president Drew Chislett, Loddon Mayor Dan...
FARMER David Poole more than played his part in Pyramid Hill Progress Association raising more than $3500 on Saturday night.
David won the town’s “popular vote” to kiss a pig, nudging out association president Drew Chislett, Loddon Mayor Dan Straub and other personalities.
Several hundred people were in Kelly Street when David was announced the winner and the pig was brought from its trailer ready for the moment of truth.
Adorned with a tiara and Christmas tinsel, David started to pucker up to the pig, saying: “I’ve been practising by eating lots of ham ... the last time I kissed someone I ended getting married.”
The cheers were so loud that David was encouraged to put a second pucker on the pig’s snout.
Mr Chislett said the novel competition had helped raise money for a free Australia Day party in the town and also towards future mural projects.
Earlier, the memorial hall had been full of stalls where the neighbourhood house had also run Christmas wreath-making workshops and Bendigo’s Marist Brass Band entertained.
Santa’s arrival during the evening, assisted by elf Vaughan Herrick, saw bags distributed to youngsters.
- CHRIS EARL