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TORQUAY came together again for a night of celebration at this year\u2019s Christmastime in the Quay.<\/p>\n

The holiday fun event and fundraiser for not-forprofit charities at Pirate Park in The Quay estate featured games, face painting, a jumping castle, performances from The Carolvanners and One Spirit African Drumming and Dance, and a visit from Santa.<\/p>\n

The eight winners of the decoration competition, and their nominated charities, were:
\n\u2022 34 Longshore Street \u2013 Starlight foundation
\n\u2022 4 Nautical Rise \u2013 Kids Plus foundation
\n\u2022 12 Wave Crescent \u2013 Torquay and District Men\u2019s Shed
\n\u2022 64 Centreside Drive \u2013 Multiple Sclerosis Australia
\n\u2022 16 Marine Drive \u2013 Torquay Surf Life Saving Cub
\n\u2022 19 Inshore Drive \u2013 Motor Neuron Disease Association
\n\u2022 11 Inshore Drive \u2013 Motor Neuron Disease Association
\n\u2022 27 Nautical Rise \u2013 White Ribbon Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TORQUAY came together again for a night of celebration at this year\u2019s Christmastime in the Quay. The holiday fun event and fundraiser for not-forprofit charities at Pirate Park in The Quay estate featured games, face painting, a jumping castle, performances from The Carolvanners and One Spirit African Drumming and Dance, and a visit from Santa. […]<\/p>\n

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