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The annual Spring Fair at Dunnon Public School is always a popular event.
The annual Spring Fair at Dunnon Public School is always a popular event.are

Dunoon Public School is preparing for its annual Spring Fair, which will be held on Saturday, 14 October.

Organisers are promising new attractions this year including workshops on how to build a nesting box to attract native birds, and how to improve the soil in your garden, and how to attract native bees to your garden.

For the kids, sideshow alley will return with plenty of games and chances to win prizes.

Stalls this year include fresh local produce and preserves, plants, books, bric-a-brac, tools and mechanical parts, and hand-made arts and crafts.

Anyone interested in a stall should contact [email protected]

The Spring Fair will also include food stalls, fresh local coffee and live music all day.


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