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Plenty of earth but no dirtgirl

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Sainttina de Moleay, Mullum Garden Festival coordinator.

The Mullum Garden Festival was a wonderful day and a great success, with one child-size shadow of disappointment. We didn’t manage to make the dirtgirl Skype link – the internet wouldn’t work, it has happened before and it will happen again. The festival – and I want to apologise to everyone who came to glimpse dirtgirl – we are really disappointed too and hope you still had a fantastic day.

And to those quietly coughing ‘how unprofessional’ under their breath, well, yes good point; in fact nearly 100 per cent unprofessional. Our festival runs on volunteer contribution and labour. It was hard work but we had a great time, and are already planning another festival. A children’s festival, and I think we should try again with a dirtgirl event. So kids, we are inviting you and your parents to join the team to make that happen.

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Garden.

 

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