Santa out and about on two wheels
01st Dec 2020
Around Christmas time every year, Dan McGinty pulls his faithful red suit out of the cupboard and takes to the streets of Guyra on his motorcycle as a way of spreading Christmas cheer.
The reason is simple – he just wants to help the kids in town to make memories and feel the joy of Christmas. He has no schedule, but says he just cruises when he feels like it, alerting residents via social media that he is out and about.
Dan said that what makes it worthwhile is the response he gets from kids, but also from many of the town's more ‘senior’ residents who wave from their verandahs as he goes by.
“It is awesome to see the looks on the kids’ faces and see their reactions but some of my biggest fans are actually the older residents who greet me with waves and cheers,” he said.
“I really enjoy doing it and love playing the character. Lots of people say there is no Christmas spirit around anymore, but I prefer to get out there and just do it – don’t talk about, get out and make it happen.”
Dan is happy to be the Santa in the family snap, so if you see him flag him down and he is happy to pose.
If you haven’t seen Santa on two wheels yet, keep your eye out usually on the weekends in the late afternoon.
He has no set schedule, but will alert the town via facebook and will continue right up until Christmas.
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- Turmoil in the ranks - moves to sack CEO
February 2020
- Malpas Dam hits 50 percent
- Region plays critical role during bushfires
- Country life suits new Anglican Minister
- Show marks new beginning
- Showgirls inspire and learn
- High speed chase ends in Guyra
- Funding boost for Ben Lomond and Guyra projects
- St Marys swimming carnival
- ‘Glimpses of New England’
- Show stopper planned for 2020
- Fundraiser planned for Hope family
- ATMs smashed, but thief left empty handed
- Turning waste into business opportunity
- Glitzy gathering coming up Seniors
- Water strategy a key step to higher dam capacity
- Pamper night works wonders
- Life Lessons learned in Guyra by Warrnambool Citizen of the Year
- Jean Vickery named as Coffs Harbour Citizen of the Year
- Councillors concerns over Mayor’s leadership
- Appeal for cohesion to achieve Council goals
- The Class of 2020
January 2020
- STATEMENT FROM ADAM MARSHALL ON COUNCIL
- Dams full but water restrictions will remain until drought breaks
- AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD FOR DOROTHY VICKERY OAM
- Hay delivery another reason to smile
- GIVIT ready to help out
- Final thank you to Frank Presnell
- Life membership for Bertha and Geoff Reeves
- Sue Adams named Guyra’s Citizen of the Year
- Train passes the test
- Who will be our Citizen of the Year?
- Australia All Over in Guyra for Australia Day broadcast
- Totems unveiled at Kolora
- Art Exhibition branches out
- Guyra Dam at 31 percent capacity following recent rain
- Lamb and Potato Festival gets underway
- Music in the street on Saturday
- Grant funds help raise the roof
- Guyra finally makes the switch to NBN
- THE Seed SCHEME to launch in Guyra
- RFS volunteers urged to register interest for assistance
- Crews from across the State head to south-east NSW to help get the power back on
- $7,700 to ensure Guyra Show goes ahead
- Leading sports presenter is Australia Day Ambassador
- Water update information sessions next week in Guyra
- Westpac Helicopter lands in Guyra on New Year's Day
December 2019
- City Santa gives to Bush Kids
- Fire on the home front
- Messages of Hope arrive for farmers
- ‘ Into the Dreaming’ resources for MPS
- Sarah thanks community ahead of tour
- New airport bore supports aerial firefighting
- Christmas arrives in style
- Graduation time for Preschool
- World’s best practice for proposed Guyra abattoir
- Bus service to make detour to Ben Lomond
- Schools Spectacular comes to television
- 30th Bowls Carnival underway
- Swim School underway
- Choir prepares for Carol services
- Naming honour for former civic leader
- Test drilling brings positive signs
- Quicker payments to assist business
November 2019
- Four words that boosted the bush
- Outstanding feat of survival
- Lions Youth of the Year
- Have your say
- Christmas party in the street
- Santa ready to roll out gifts
- Share a coffee and your ideas at a Cafe catch-up
- A gift of water for Guyra
- Australian theme for dance recital
- Have your say
- Santa’s special run this Christmas
- Total Fire Ban declared
- Variety Postie Bike Dash stops at Bald Blair
- Amazing ladies of the CWA get to work
- A hug in the box for the bush
- Kolora residents evacuated to Inverell
- Be prepared to leave
- Council bushfire measures
- Paying tribute on Remembrance Day
- 7000 hectares burnt out in Wandsworth & Llangothlin fires
- Wandsworth fire spreading towards Ben Lomond
- Red ribbon day for Gun Club
- Can Assist Melbourne Cup Lunch
- Costa expansion on hold due to big dry
- Black sheep is back with new owner
- Facelift for GALA Centre
- Tour de Rocks - on the road again
- Talented students to perform at CAPERS
- Old school friends catch up at reunion
- 2019 NSW All School Touch
October 2019
- Ready to step into the spotlight
- Students inspired by the gift of service
- New card system for water filling stations
- Q Fever vaccination program to run again
- Regional development visionaries sought
- Regional development visionaries sought
- Sharing the Dignity this Christmas
- Classifieds
- Community Noticeboard
- Year 6 camp a learning experience
- Bushfire appeal boosted by councillors
- Fun and fashions at Ben Lomond
- Painting brings back fond memories
- Leadership positions at TAS
- Expo a one-stop shop for water saving ideas
- Diabetes experts visit Guyra
- Backwater comes under fire
- Rail trail business case on track
- Smart water strategies key to business resilience
- Charity in action
- Visit looks at heritage rail proposal
- Drought breaking Show planned for 2020
- Home grown radio program
- Drilling underway in quest for water
- OBITUARY Gilbert White 1925 ~2019
- Afternoon of fashion, food and fun at Ben Lomond Hall
- Proposed changes to Armidale radio frequencies
- TroutFest a winner in tough times
- CWA helping out in the drought
- Water dispensing station at Mother of Ducks now open
- Pipeline becomes lifeline
- Test drilling for bores underway
- TroutFest Fishing Clinic
- Wash away the drought blues
- Schools out for Year 12
- Fishy weekend coming up
- Gold medal for Deano’s trout
- Think pink this October
- Stock missing from Guyra property
- Immediate drought assistance available in the New England
- Bradley St expected to reopen on Thursday
September 2019
- Rebates for residential water saving products start October 1st
- Pool opening despite the drought
- Savannah set to shine at Schools Spectacular
- Ever seen or heard an oddgeridoo?
- 1969 - A victory to remember
- Laundry popping up for rural residents
- Open day and sale at Peterson Kelpies
- Roadworks in full swing
- Membership drive for ratepayers association
- Polocrosse digs deep for Sammy
- Riding for Camp Quality
- End of an era for favourite store
- Murray re-elected as Mayor
- Emergency hay for fire affected farmers
- Deer Information Evening to explain changes
- Roadworks underway in Bradley St
- Superhero Day at Bald Blair
- Fire chief signs off for last time
- Catching up over Scones
- One-stop shop rolling in to town next week
- Grandstand gets go ahead
- Start date for CBD upgrade
- Total fire ban declared
- Centenary Celebrations for Bald Blair in 2020
- LLS here to help
- New store a welcome addition
- NAIDOC Experience
- Father's Day breakfast at St Mary's
- Council pursues SRV and harmonisation of rates
- Planting the seeds for bushfire cooperation
August 2019
- Positive results to groundwater study of Guyra area
- Start a ‘Sconversation’ on mental health
- Goodwill breakfast and gifts
- Leadership Induction Ceremony
- Guyra Gift winners
- Every Student, Every Voice
- Restricted access at Kolora due to gastro outbreak
- Inspiring ideas shine
- ‘Wyldlife’ Camp for Guyra Youth
- Malpas pipeline in testing phase
- Athletics talents on show
- September start for main street
- Drover’s Run raises $250,000 for Rescue Helicopter
- Country Cup Champions
- Avalanche of snow chasers
- Community supporting community through Community Partnership Program
- Fires claims life in Guyra
- Well deserved recognition
- Guyra well represented at NSW Farmers Conference
- OPINION: Water a hot topic for ratepayers
- Frockers flock to Ben Lomond
- Guyra Unites for Major Fundraiser
- Crowdfunding campaign launched for rail trail business plan
- Fight to upgrade Malpas Dam goes to Canberra
- The key to unlocking grazing systems management
- Supporting our farmers
- ‘Old Boys Day’ Fundraiser
- Symposium sparks cooperative path
July 2019
- Meet our latest medical recruits
- Exploring wellness in our community
- Bush fire danger period starts
- Byron Bay artist helps out the bush
- Outback adventure just days away
- Rehydrating the soil pays dividends
- Preschool sets example with water savings
- A & J Vietnamese opening
- Head on down to BottomPub for a fun night out for juniors
- Community forums for library strategy
- Frock up at Ben Lomond
- Troutfest planning underway
- GET BEHIND Guyra’s COMMUNITY projects
- Media spotlight on our town
- Talking dry times in the garden
- Oval named in Ted’s honour
- Sarah leads the way
- New venture for team Crop
- Tingha exits to Inverell
- Councillors divided on Guyra meetings
- Dancers shine at Eisteddfods
- Deputy Premier visits Malpas Dam