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Mullum lights up with carols by glow sticks

By Jeff Dawson

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Carols by ‘glow sticks’ was held last Sunday at the Mullum RSL, with local kids taking part in the festivities.

It was shifted from the showground after heavy weather predictions – the glow sticks were handed out to the children as it was an indoor event.

The auditorium was packed, and was standing room only with around 350 and 200 kids. Santa arrived as the storm hit.

The event was put on by the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce, together with Dr Marc and Lyndell Heyning.

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