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Baby it’s warm inside

We know times are tough right now: the world’s gone tits up, it’s cold, and the forecast has more rain on the way. Well, to get us out of the doldrums, Brunswick Picture House has the perfect tonic to help warm your bits, and cast away the winter doldrums – the return of Bruns Does Winter Burlesque!
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Dominic, Delilah-Darling and Princess Florence did a safety inspection on The Cellar Bangalow’s billycart, ahead of the Billycart Derby. Photo Eve Jeffery

Buckle in – Bangalow’s Billycart Derby is on this Sunday!

It’s hosted by Bangalow Lions Club – President Greg Nash says, ‘It’s all about having fun, happy snaps and families and friends getting together. The first race starts at 9am’.

There will also be a lunchtime street parade, with Big Dog making an appearance, along with a special performance by Bunny Racket on the main street.

The Bangalow Public School and Bangalow Lions will also host the ‘Pit Stop fun fair’ with rides, kids entertainment, great food options, raffles and prizes.

For more info, see page 18 for the special Echo feature or visit www.bangalowbillycart.com.au.

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