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A resparking of Christmas cheer in Byron CBD as a way of bringing people together, inspiring goodwill, and having some fun are inspirations for a Christmas Community Initiative, which will see a Christmas tree installed and decorated at Railway Park on December 11.

Organisers say a Christmas concert will be held at Railway Park on December 23 from 5.30pm till 8pm.

One of the organisers, Aurora, told The Echo that the community effort is financially supported by the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, Ray White Byron Bay, the Byron Bay Golf Club and Byron Shire Council.

Aurora also acknowledged a few locals who have made it happen: Deborah McBride, Richard Howeth, Dee and Stephanie, Shawn and David Hoskings, Fergus from Byron Cranes, Richard Morrod from REM lighting and vollies Ivan and Brad.

‘Enhancing the overall Christmas feel, the Chamber of Commerce have sponsored the Christmas shopfront competition’

Additionally she says, “Byron Bay Public Primary School children have been busy in the classroom making decorations for us all to enjoy for Christmas’.


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