Community at work On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.
U3A Ballina/Byron U3A Ballina/Byron – Lis Dowling will present a session on Medieval Art at our meeting on 25 July at 10am in the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
OS Art Expo Closing date for entries in the OS Art Expo is 24 July. The theme is Spirit of the Land and $5,200 prizemoney is on offer. Completed works are not due until 24 August. Info at www.osartexpo.com.
Soul food Soul Food Sunday 23 July at Bangalow Heritage Museum, 10.30–11.30am. Theme: Two Wings. It will feature live music, readings from world faiths and philosophers, and more, creating an opportunity to unite and reflect. Facebook @byronbahaisoulfood.
RDA Riding for the Disabled Association Open day 377 Houghlahans Creek Rd, Teven Sunday 30 July, 10am–3pm. For more information call Beatrice on 0439 371 210 or look online at http://rdaballina.org.au/.
U3A Bruns U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 25 July 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Guest speaker is Johnathon Tyndall: Stories on Families and Wills. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
Garden makeover Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary (working for Byron Central Hospital) are holding a raffle during July and August (drawn 1/9/17) for a $500 garden makeover including 2nd and 3rd prizes. Tickets $2. Enquiries Debbie 6684 2449, Judy 6685 2884 or Jenny 66843561.
Astronomy View constellations, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and planets on Devines Hill, Ocean Shores 21–23 July, 5–8pm, weather permitting. Join our Facebook group – Astronomy in Byron Shire. Phil and Marie 0413 779 223.
Breastfeeding The ABA mothers’ support group: how breastfeeding protects a baby’s digestive system. Meeting 10am, Monday 24 July, Ocean Shores Baptist Hub church playgroup centre, Rajah Road. Enquiries Jan 0431 477 445.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Snow on the Camino Real set in the 13th century, Benjamin of Tudela, Abu Said & John of Chester take to their metaphysical roads. Join us to hear the internationally acclaimed author James Cowan read from his latest novel!
Thursday 20 July 2017, 1–3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Exercise workshop Free workshop for rehab, movement and health with Kriss Hendy at Bangalow Bowlo, 6.30pm, Tuesday 8 August. Gold coin donation.
Stepping On Stepping On: Free seven-week program for people aged 65+ to help build knowledge, strength and confidence to prevent falls, stay active and independent. Call 6620 2553 to register or find out more.
Art installation Canteens by Greg Furney at The Art Cube, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby, 3–31 July.
Compost talk Free public talk with Andrew from Compost Central every Saturday 10am sharp till 11am in July at Santos Organic Cafe Garden, Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. Learn about compost buckets, garden ships, The Troff.
BPA AGM The Juicy Years Women beyond 50 years are invited to join this new, supportive networking group as we creatively grow bolder and older together. Ph 0430 175 923 for details.
Tweed Palliative Support Northern Rivers Collectors Club 27th
Exhibition & Trading Fair, Murwillumbah Civic Centre Saturday 5 August, 8.30am till 3pm. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support Inc. Details Trevor 0439 779 577.
Table Tennis Wanted a table tennis for seniors in Byron Bay to start regular table tennis group at the Senior Citizens Hall. Ring Nancy on 0498 480 373.
Table Tennis Social table tennis every Monday at 10.30am at South Golden Beach Community Centre. Phone 0435 780 017.
Author launch Author Michael Robotham at Moller Pavilion, Bangalow, Thursday 3 August at 2pm will be discussing his book The Secrets She Keeps. Afternoon tea by the Bangalow CWA. Tickets $15 at Bangalow Newsagency, 6687 1396, or online www. byronbayfol.com.
Care for Wildlife Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are holding Basic Training on Sunday 30 July, 9.30am–3.00pm, Lismore. Cost $35, includes morning tea and membership. RSVP training@wildlifecarers.com, call 6628 1866.
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POLITICS IN THE PUB This month’s discussion:
We don’t need no (neoliberal) education! Unlearning our way out of the global mess
DR BEN ETHERINGTON Lecturer in postcolonial and world literary studies University of Western Sydney.
Wed July 26 2017 6:30pm At the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby
Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.
Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.
Alateen Meeting
welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058.
Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at Byron Community Cabin (old Girl Guides Hall) in Carlyle Street. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.
Volunteer hub
Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
Choose from 40 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people Ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au
Library fun
Bruns tennis
Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.
Landcare
No-interest loans Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit community program providing people on low incomes with safe, fair interestfree loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.
Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.
Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-yearolds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au
Seniors Activities
ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.
At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Friday mornings, weekly baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411985557
Meditation
Social sporting groups
Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga,
Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels
Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10:3011:30am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, 11:30am morning tea in the courtyard, 12-1pm Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell.
Baby massage
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
Cty Shopping Bus Seats available on fortnightly Community Transport Shopping Bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron
Also watch out for the ‘Beyond the Pub’ NGARA Institute series of Post Talk Discussion Groups.
Entry suggested donation $10 Delicious, healthy Court House meals available from 5.30pm
NGARA Institute ngarainstitute.org.au
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first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and Study Group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Contact Didi 0408 008 769 for more info. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30 – 8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John-0428 991189.
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Ballina Bosom Buddies Support Group meets the third Thursday each month 10am–12pm at the Ballina Kentwell Community Centre. Contact Julie 0499 550 757 or Karen 0439 438 576 for further information.
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1. Bard’s play for time: a single moment and no plump chooks! (5,2,6) 9. Hesitation; left was a mistake (5) 10. Arrest includes commanding officer 10 – he’s a long-nosed liar! (9) 11. Spit decays around island and lake (10) 12. A push for full-time paid detective (4) 14. Coy in any state of lawlessness (7) 16. A thousand laugh about cry of pain – well, they laughed at this bloke (7) 17. Wallace’s mate returns in system Morgan invented (7) 19. Return to suffer after hope is destroyed for Laertes’s sister (7) 20. Mate injured for his side (4) 21. HIVAND – a Cobb and Co carriage! (4,2,4) 24. Primitive and strange mild brown invertebrate (5,4) 25. Symbol of servitude left for rustic (5) 26. Save nunnery; do work for this movie theme (5,2,6)
1. Play by William Shakespeare (5,2,6) 9. Made a mistake (5) 10. Long-nosed lying puppet (9) 11. Mechanised cooking spit (10) 12. Poke, shove (4) 14. Society without government or law (7) 16. Most articulate of the Marx Bros (7) 17. Wallace’s canine partner (7) 19. Daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes (7) 20. Sporting side, gang (4) 21. Type of carriage designed for two couples abreast (4,2,4) 24. Primitive, sightless invertebrate (5,4) 25. Hayseed, country bumpkin (5) 26. Film starring Merlina Mercouri (5,2,6)
Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.
$1,000 GRANTS JULY/AUG 2017 PERIOD The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering
BI-MONTHLY GRANTS up to $1,000 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Profit organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. These grants will be offered every two months. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by 14th August 2017. The $1,000 Grant for May/June was awarded to
Byron Hospice Services Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required. Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011, Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707.
DOWN 1. Gay Rat Gets Beth – strange and novel subject for a film! (3,5,6) 2. Reward for working single term (5) 3. Dustin queer? Effeminate? There’s nothing on here (6,4) 4. Young children consume pop fizz with ecstasy – too much concern with appearances! (7) 5. Disposed towards caring (7) 6. Every fruit has its top cut off (4) 7. Amazing crash – pile round! (9) 8. Excited, Tom and a lady are hot for a rousing song (4,2,8) 13. Sorry, no hunt, OK? A polite rejection (2,5,3) 15. A party? Share the love! (9) 18. Bad wood rot – just like an MG! (3,4) 19. Sportsman for Romans a mistake (7) 22. Foolishly requested a desk (5) 23. Doctor! Drip 1504! (1,1,1,1)
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Novel by F Scott Fitzgerald (3,5,6) Deserved honour (5) Resort of naturists (6,4) Obsessive attention to one’s appearance (7) 5. Caring, looking after (7) 6. Every member of a group, considered separately (4) 7. Round, ball-shaped (9) 8. Poem by Rudyard Kipling which became a popular song (4,2,8) 13. Polite refusal (2,5,3) 15. Love, worship (9) 18. Compact motor vehicle without rear entrances (3,4) 19. Rower, sculler (7) 22. Requested, inquired (5) 23. 1504 in Roman numerals (1,1,1,1) Last week’s solution N187 M O D E S T Y B E D R O O M
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