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Family Picnic Event with Marks Magic Mayhem

Blog Entry: 22nd July 2024

On Saturday we held our annual Family Picnic event at playgroup. The sun stayed our for us and we were lucky to have Mark's Magic Mayhem come along to help keep us entertained. Thanks to those of you who were able to join us.

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