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School is the beating heart of Bruns

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Wallum Heathland

Byron Shire locals and visitors are invited to dust off their dancing shoes for a family-friendly Bush Dance at the Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 31.

The lively four-piece bush band, Mountain Road, led by experienced caller Mal, will have everyone on their feet remembering the classic dances in no time.

With tickets just $18 for adults and free for kids under 16, it’s an affordable night of wholesome fun for all ages.

Hosted by the registered charity Community Land Acquisition Initiative (CLAI), this event raises funds for their ‘Help Buy Wallum’ initiative – a campaign to purchase and permanently protect the endangered Wallum heathland at Brunswick Heads.

‘Wallum Bush Dance is our first community event since launching the Help Buy Wallum initiative in Mullumbimby last month,’ said Brunswick Heads local and CLAI co-creator, Wendy Royston. ‘It’s a chance to come together, celebrate community, and support a project that safeguards critical habitats for our threatened species locally, including the koala and the glossy black cockatoo.’

Light meals, desserts, and hot & cold drinks will be available on the night. This event is alcohol free. Wallum Bush Dance, Saturday May 31 from 4pm to 9pm at the Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads.

Tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/wallum-bush-dance.

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