Christmas Angel

Naleigha French (1), of Palmerston, took pride of place as "The Angel on the Pony" at the Good Samaritan Christmas lunch at the Waihemo Lodge, Palmerston, on Friday.

Her grandmother, Melinda Cohen, of Palmerston, prepares to seat the angel while Pip Eason (5), of Waikouaiti. is ready to lead Chippie the pony.

Ninety-two senior citizens from the Palmerston and wider East Otago area enjoyed the Christmas lunch, Good Samaritan spokeswoman Margaret Vickers said. Another 18 lunches were taken to people who were unable to attend the function.

Funds for the annual Christmas lunch are raised by members of the Good Samaritan club at the Waihemo Lodge through the year.