Peel Beach Mission bids farewell after more than 60 years

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Group says falling attendances among reasons for stopping

The organisers of an annual event providing activities for local children say falling numbers are partly behind their decision to stop after more than 60 years.

The Peel Beach Mission has been run by church members during the school summer holidays since 1965.

It's organised activities such as scavenger hunts, quizzes and film screenings, but this month's mission was the group's final event.

Team Leader Pam Clarkson says the type of children attending has changed over the years:

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