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One of the crews taking part in a previous Mullum2Bruns Fun Paddle.

There’s new free activities to enjoy at Banner Park in Brunswick Heads after this year’s Mullum2Bruns Paddle, which will be held this Sunday, May 26, from 9.30am till 2.30pm.

Paddlers are still encouraged to register for the family day event by Saturday – visit www.mullum2brunspaddle.com.au for more info.

Organisers say the finish line will again be at Prue’s Point, just past Massy Greene Holiday Park.

Mullum 2 Bruns paddle.

The Mullumbimby Giants junior under 16 rugby league team will be looking after craft at Memorial Park.

They say, ‘Banner Park for the first time will be the site for the presentation of awards as well as live music, fun activities and information stalls’.

‘From 9.30am to 2.30pm, free shuttle buses provided by CDC NSW and Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club will run from the bus stop near the visitor centre in Park Street to take paddlers back to Mullumbimby.

‘For the first time, you can experience a taste of the B3 fitness and recovery options offered by Social Remedy, including an ice bath and compression boots in a dedicated space at Banner Park.

Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2014. Photo Maleika Halpin

‘Have a try yourself, or find out all about their soon to be launched facility’.

‘The much-loved Spaghetti Circus team is offering a free circus play space between 11am and 1pm, where children can try stilt walking, hula hoops, tumbling, parachute play and more under the watchful eye of the experts.

Kids circus, face painting, art

‘Inside the housie shed, Ocean Pearl will be painting beautiful faces for free between 10am and 12pm and running free arts and crafts between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2014. Photo Maleika Halpin

‘A new feature of the Mullum2Bruns Paddle is the Mullum Cares ‘wash instead of waste’ initiative. Sasha and her team are encouraging everyone to use the plates and cups provided and take them to the wash station next to the Information tent.

‘Let’s Go Surfing are running their traditional free stand-up paddle workshop during the day and Vision Walks Eco-Tours will spark your interest in a great range of local wildlife experiences’.

There are prizes on offer and the day is a fundraiser for the Brunswick Surf Club, Marine Rescue Brunswick and the Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre.


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