Clyde Carols by Candlelight – Carols, weather or not – By Brendan Rees   Gethsemane Church’s Clyde North Christmas Carols have been hailed as a resounding success. Although wild weather postponed the event for a week, organiser Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy said he was overwhelmingly pleased with the turnout. “It proved to be a spectacular success. Stall holders, council members, sponsors, organisers and members of the community were all in agreement that the first-time event far exceeded expectations,” he said. Held at Hillcrest Christian College on Friday 8 December, the event attracted more than 1000 people. The evening included performances from Kerrigan La-Brooy, Derrick Junkeer, Mel Manuel, Lisa Ann, Naomi Horsley, Dancin’ Lines, Triple Treat Talent Academy, Gethsemane Church Choir, Ebony and Andrew Portelli, the Gethsemane Church team, Lisa Ann, and Lighthouse Hampton Park. Deputy Mayor Wayne Smith said he was honoured in his role as MC for the inaugural event. ...