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Brunswick fundraiser at Picture House

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This Tuesday 3rd December the Brunswick Picture House are putting on a special ‘Celebrating Simple Pleasures’ fundraiser. Join the party and put on your dancing shoes, as performers include Ray Essery, local bush poet, accompanied by local musician Terry Brogan, Richie Williams – local musician, and popular local band Goodrich. Doors open at 5.30pm.

President of the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce, Peter Wotton, said all funds raised would go to the Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre, which provides a much-needed service to the visitor economy in the town, which is entering the busiest time of year.

Tickets are $25 and available through the Brunswick Heads Picture House website.



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