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Looking to Mullum’s future, Sept 5

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How do you imagine the future of Mullumbimby? 

That is the question that the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce is asking, and they would like to hear your thoughts at the Mullumbimby Picture Show, to be held Tuesday, September 5 from 7 to 9pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club.

Mullum local, Mandy Nolan, will be Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening and a range of locals with big ideas will present their visions. 

These could be for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site, the future of the business and visitor economy, art in public spaces, or the potential for a Mullumbimby Environment Centre. 

Participants will then split into groups to look at the issues on the table.

‘The evening is about creating a dialogue in groups, so that everyone has an opportunity to speak,’ said Malcolm Price, who is one of the organisers. 

‘It is about looking forward to how we create a positive future for Mullumbimby and its community.’ 

‘There will be around half an hour of talks, followed by 40 minutes of workshops and a half hour feedback session’, explained Price. 

Anyone interested in getting involved is welcome to turn up for the evening, or contact chamber member and organiser, Jenelle Stanford at [email protected].


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