A Byron community group is looking to get locals and visitors on board with its ‘Christmas Cheer in the Bay’ Christmas concert.
They ran the project last year with a grant from Byron Council, however, this year they need to raise the funds to bring in the Christmas tree to Railway Park, light up the Visitor Centre with Christmas lights, and to put on the Christmas concert.
‘We need to raise $5,000 to truck and crane in the tree, plus lighting of the centre,’ organiser Louisa Sasse told The Echo.
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‘Last year we had decorations made by local school kids, a stunningly-lit heritage cottage (the Byron Visitor Centre), and our Christmas concert featuring local entertainers. It was a huge success!’
If you would like to get involved and donate towards the Byron Christmas Community Initiative Fundraiser you can donate at: www.gofundme.com/f/bring-christmas-cheer-to-byron-bay.
‘With just three months until Christmas, we need your help to make it happen again. Any contribution will go a long way in bringing people together and spreading the Christmas spirit to all who visit, live in and serve our community.’
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