The region is currently experiencing the significant effects of smoke caused by bushfires in the region and an unfavourable wind direction which is having an impact on Armidale today and is predicted for tomorrow.
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The health of our residents is of utmost importance. Council has made the decision to postpone the Christmas in the Mall celebrations in Armidale scheduled for tomorrow afternoon from 5pm - 9pm.
The decision has been made now as over 80 stallholders, with many travelling from outside the region, will require adequate notice, some may have already commenced their travels. There is still plenty of time for council to reschedule Christmas celebrations in Armidale to another week.
With Armidale's air quality on Purple Air hitting a reading as high as 222 at 9am this morning, Mayor Simon Murray said it was unreasonable to expect anyone to attend the event in such unfavourable conditions.
Council postponed Christmas In the Mall until December 4.
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"Looking at the health of the population, especially the really young children who particularly enjoy the event, council did not want to compromise their health by encouraging them out in these very smokey conditions," Cr Murray said.
He said Christmas in the Mall was one of council's biggest outdoor family events and council wanted to present the best event for community to enjoy.
Santa is very accommodating and isn't too keen to travel at the moment either!
This is a very popular event, your help to spread the word would be appreciated.
