Givlife Soup Kitchen Christmas Party with Food Games Music and Santa on 8 December2026

Christmas feels brighter when people gather around a shared table. This December, Givlife is inviting the community to come together for an evening of food, music, games, Christmas cheer, and a special visit from Father Christmas.

The Givlife Soup Kitchen Christmas Party with Food Games Music and Santa will be held on 8 December from 5 pm to 7 pm, around the back of Beckenham Community Church, 2 Saturn Street, Beckenham. Everyone is welcome, and registered families will be included for children’s Christmas presents and family hampers.

This is a simple, warm community celebration for children, parents, carers, neighbours, and anyone who would like to share in the season.

A Christmas party built around community

The heart of the event is connection. Givlife’s soup kitchen work already brings people together through practical care, and this Christmas party adds a joyful seasonal touch.

From 5 pm to 7 pm, guests can enjoy:

• Food shared in a welcoming setting

• Music to bring a festive mood

• Games for children and families

• A visit from Father Christmas

• Children’s Christmas presents for registered children

• Family hampers for registered families

  
  

It is the kind of event where the details matter. A meal can ease pressure at a busy time of year. A hamper can help stretch the household budget. A present chosen with love for a child brings delight.

Christmas is a time of peace and joy, so come and share in it with us.

Father Christmas will arrive with gifts for registered children baby to teens (0-15yrs)

One of the big moments of the evening will be the arrival of Father Christmas, who will hand out chosen gifts to children by name.

To help organisers prepare the right gifts, families are asked to register before the event. When registering, please send details of each child’s age and gender, as requested by the organisers, so gifts can be arranged as thoughtfully as possible.

Registered families will also receive family hampers on the night. Registration helps Givlife plan fairly, prepare enough supplies, and make sure no child or family who signs up is missed.

Please register first so Givlife can prepare children’s presents and family hampers for everyone included - click here .

To register, click the link and submit your details, make sure to include children’s names, ages and gender for presents and hampers.

Where to go on 8 December

The Christmas party will take place around the back of Beckenham Community Church, located at:

2 Saturn Street, Beckenham

The event runs from 5 pm to 7 pm on 8 December. Arriving on time will help families enjoy the full evening, including the food, games, music, and the visit from Father Christmas.

Because the celebration is held around the back of the church, guests should look for signs, volunteers, or the gathering area behind the building when they arrive. If attending by car, follow signs around to Sydenham Street entrance.

Everyone is welcome

This celebration is open to the wider community. It is not just for people who already know Givlife or regularly attend the soup kitchen. Friends, neighbours, families, and individuals are all welcome to come along.

The evening is designed to be relaxed and family-friendly. Children can enjoy the games and the excitement of Christmas. Adults can share food, listen to music, and connect with others. Volunteers and guests can meet in the same space, with the focus on kindness and celebration.

That shared feeling is what makes community events so valuable. They create a place where people can show up as they are, enjoy the company of others, and feel included.

For anyone who may be facing a difficult season, this party offers more than entertainment. It offers practical support, a warm meal, and the reminder that the community cares.

Please register before the party

Registration is needed for anyone who would like to receive children’s presents and family hampers. This helps the organisers prepare enough gifts and hampers ahead of time.

When registering, include:

• The number of children attending

• Each child’s age

• Each child’s gender, as requested for gift planning

• Details needed for the family hamper

  
  

To register, click here to email Givlife with your family details before the event.

If you know someone who may benefit from the celebration, consider letting them know. A simple message, phone call, or invitation can make a real difference, especially at Christmas.

A warm way to begin the Christmas season

Givlife’s Soup Kitchen Christmas Party is a chance to gather, share, celebrate, and support one another. With food, music, games, family hampers, children’s Christmas presents, and Father Christmas arriving on the night, the event promises to be a meaningful evening for the whole community.

Join Givlife on 8 December from 5 pm to 7 pm around the back of Beckenham Community Church, 2 Saturn Street, Beckenham.

Bring the family, register first, and come ready to celebrate Christmas together.

Givlife Soup Kitchen is supported by Castledare Miniature Railway. https://castledare.com.au/