Bands in Parks: Community Train Day
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Bands in Parks performs at McPherson Park. Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, a ride on a real steam train and live music by Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums.
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Bands in Parks: Community Train Day
Bands in Parks performs at McPherson Park. Lutwyche Brass band will entertain the crowds at monthly Train Day. There will be market stalls and sausage sizzles so treat the kids to a ride on a real steam train organised by the Bracken Ridge Central Lions club.
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