A buzz of chatter and intermingling socialising ringed above the festive carols playing in the room and can be said to be one of the main contributors to the Christmas spirit resonating in the air.

Very little could be done to contain excitement when more than 200 children were grouped together knowing that a day of fun has been set aside for them.

Twenty youth from Ashton and Montague accompanied District Elder A Fielies on a road trip to Ratanga Junction.