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A spooktacular event

03/11/2023

The rotary club of Williamstown hosted its annual Halloween community celebration in Newport on Tuesday, October 31.

Hundreds of children and families turned up to Leo Hoffman reserve.

Jumping castles, aeroplane rides, and face painting were free for all, as well as sausages cooked by rotarians while being entertained by the Newport Folk and Fiddle group.

President Angela Grogan hailed the event as a great success in bringing the community together again after long periods of lockdown.

The club was most appreciative of the sponsorship from Westgate Tunnel Project Community grants program as well as support from DONS( Dads Of Newport and Surrounds) schools and traders.

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