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Peppercorn Child Care visits Orana Gardens

Mar 21 2024 Updated March 18, 2024

Lana Eather

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Elise at Orana Gardens Care Facility. This year the NSW Seniors Festival runs from March 11-24. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

Gwen at Orana Gardens Care Facility. This year the NSW Seniors Festival runs from March 11-24. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

Judy at Orana Gardens Care Facility. This year the NSW Seniors Festival runs from March 11-24. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

O'riel at Orana Gardens Care Facility. This year the NSW Seniors Festival runs from March 11-24.Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

Pat and Del. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

Sharon and Ted: "BINGO!" Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

Ted and Helen. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/ Lana Eather.

This year the NSW Seniors Festival runs from March 11-24. The festival celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities. This week Dubbo Photo News joined Orana Gardens Care Facility for their weekly bingo session and their visit from Peppercorn Child Care Centre.

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