Mayor’s Christmas Appeal

Residents decorating for Christmas can add a uniquely Bundaberg decoration to their tree, and show their support for the community, with the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal collectible bauble now available.

This year’s bauble was a collaboration between Bundaberg Regional Council, local artist Carmel Birchley, Sunshine Mitre 10 and Maki Print.

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The Optical Superstore Bundaberg has given the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal an extra boost, coming on board as silver sponsors with a $5,000 donation.

Owners Karen and Andy Christiansen said the company increased its sponsorship this year, with Christmas the ideal time to support the local community.

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Artists and siblings Cher’nee, Brooke and Jesse Sutton have donated three of their artworks to show their support for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

The paintings, Pintjamu (The Sun), Ngamai (To Hunt) and Wani-Wani Watina (To Swim Side by Side), were auctioned at the Mayor’s Beach Ball in August, with the proceeds of the auction helping to provide support to locals in need of extra help during the festive season.

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The popular Mumma’s Nest Christmas Markets return in November, and this year will help spread the Christmas cheer even further through their support of the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

The market, to be held on Friday and Saturday 29 to 30 November at the Bundaberg Multiplex, raises funds for a chosen charity through customers’ gold coin entry fee.

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Bundaberg Services Club have given the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal a boost, coming on board as Gold Sponsors for the annual fundraiser aimed at assisting community members in need at Christmas.

As part of their support, the club is raffling a brand-new Manta Ray MR16E Caravan from Takalvans Bundaberg and New Age Caravans.

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Bundaberg Region residents have an opportunity to win a brand new caravan thanks to Takalvans Bundaberg and New Age Caravans generous support of the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

The raffle was launched at the Mayor’s Beach Ball last weekend, and tickets are now available for the community to purchase at Bundaberg Services Club.

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Mayor Helen Blackburn launched the Mayor's Christmas Appeal with charity partner representatives Trish Clutterbuck, Sue Tasker, Joey Ryan, Dennis Beckton, Wayne Chamberlin and Santa Claus.

Bundaberg Regional Council has joined forces with local businesses, charities and the community to launch the 2024 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

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Christmas came early for a festive fundraiser after Mayor Helen Blackburn won an obstacle course race against Triple M’s El McPherson to secure support for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

El challenged Mayor Blackburn to complete the course, pledging Triple M support of the 2024 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal if the Mayor won the race.

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More than 60 volunteers packed 500 hampers for local families in need this festive season which were distributed through charities as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal.

The community hamper packing day was undertaken on Tuesday 12 December at the Bundaberg Recreation Precinct.

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From handmade decorations for hampers, messages of hope and water for volunteers, local groups and businesses are still digging deep for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.

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