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Brunswick Heads going for Gold & Old

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Wrapped up in gold for the festival on Saturday – Ye Olde Church Fair co-ordinator, Mary Ashton, Old & Gold event co-ordinator, Belinda Burton, and the Visitor Centre’s Cherie Heale. Photo Tree Faerie.

The village of Brunswick Heads is set to host its Old & Gold Festival tomorrow with three big fairs, entertainment and plenty of fun – come rain or shine. 

Activities include the Whole Town Garage Sale, Ye Olde Church Fair on Tweed St; the Brunswick Heads Public School Treasure Trove on Fingal St; the Memorial Hall Collectibles Fair also on Fingal St and the CWA – handmade crafts, preserves and takeaway Devonshire teas extravaganza.

There will also be a ‘Lucky Penny’ event from 8am and live music from Hubcap Stan & The Sidewalk Stompers from 1.30pm, both at the Memorial Hall. 

The events starts at 8am. See more at www.brunswickheads.org.au.


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