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Art group Bangalow Local artists sought to run regular painting/drawing group in various media. The Bangalow Men’s Shed has a meeting room that can fit 8–10 people. Contact: John 0403 346 494 if interested, with ideas, or you’re a specialist teacher.
U3A Ballina/Byron Enjoy a poetry session on 1 August, 10am, at the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Red Cross AGM Everyone is very welcome to come along to the Bangalow Red Cross AGM on Friday 28 July, 10am in the Bangalow RSL Hall.
Camera club
Coffee?
Riding for the Disabled
Art installation
Table Tennis
Ballina Camera Club digital meeting to be held Thursday 27 July, 6.3pm, Kentwell Community Centre, corner Moon Street and Bangalow Road. New members welcome. Enquiries phone Mark at Ballina Arts and Framing on 6686 6915.
Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee: guest speaker is Gunlea from Ballina region for Refugees on Tuesday 1 August, 10am, at the Anglican Church, 14 Kingsley St, Byron Bay. Share delicious morning tea.
Open day 377 Houghlahans Creek Rd, Teven on Sunday 30 July, 10am–3pm. For more information call Beatrice on 0439 371 210 or look online at http://rdaballina. org.au/.
Canteens by Greg Furney at The Art Cube, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby, 3–31 July.
Wanted: table tennis for seniors in Byron Bay to start regular table tennis group at the Senior Citizens Hall. Ring Nancy on 0498 480 373.
Bangalow AGM
Book launch
Bangalow Chamber of Commerce AGM 9 August, 5.30pm. RSVPs essential and membership renewal by 1 August. Email admin@bangalow.biz.
Author Michael Robotham at Moller Pavilion, Bangalow, Thursday 3 August at 2pm. 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.
Probus club The Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting Tuesday 1 August, Ocean Shores Country Club. Starts 10am sharp. Guest speaker Mr Peter Smith. Enquiries Margaret 6680 3316.
Friendship tea Ladies Friendship Morning Tea will be held in the Uniting Church Hall on Wednesday 2 August, 10am, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Note for August only: It is being held one week earlier. Contact 6685 1487.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Spiritual Life revealed through Fiction. The novel Melissa and Kasho by Camilla Chance. Thursday 27 July, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
OS Art Expo Opening night of the 14th Ocean Shores Art Expo at Ocean Shores Public School is Friday 27 August, 7pm. The exhibition runs 10am–4pm over the weekend. Dangerously Poetic will be performing works on Spirit of the Land from 1.30pm on Sunday. Info at www.osartexpo.com.
Garden makeover Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary (working for Byron Central Hospital) is 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 6684 3561.
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 is a free seven-week program for people aged 65+ to help build knowledge, strength and confidence to prevent falls, to stay active and independent. Call 6620 2553 to register or to find out more.
Compost talk
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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 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-year-olds 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.alanon.org.au
Social sporting groups Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels 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 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
Cty Shopping Bus Seats available on fortnightly Community Transport Shopping Bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron town centre. The door-to-door bus costs $6 and is available to people who can’t access mainstream transport due to age, disability or other reason. Call Amanda 1300 875 895.
Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.
Language exchange
on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.
Handicraft Group Weekly handicraft group in Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2017. New handicrafters welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge 6684 2956.
and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.
Choirs
Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.
Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else Wednesdays Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.
Rainbow Dragons
ManTime
Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.
Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@ gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.
Carers’ support
Op shops
Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.
Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.
Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.
Drug support groups
Potters & Sculptors
Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.
Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au
Byron language exchange club is a free conversation meet up held twice a month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@ clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to mention the language you want practice. Volunteers welcome.
Museums
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
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CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
Toastmasters
Timebanking Timebanking can help you build a network of support within your community through sharing skills. For more: Northern Rivers Community Gateway 6621 7397.
Volunteers sought Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing over 100 community organisations. Info 6621 7397
Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.
Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.
Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Prebytarian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.
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CoDA
Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men
#StartupByron Un-Networking meets the first Thursday of every month, focused on connecting anyone interested in startups or small biz. See startinno. com/events/2015/5/7/startupbyron-unnetworking.
U3A discussion group
Social table tennis every Monday at 10.30am at South Golden Beach Community Centre. Phone 0435 780 017.
Care for Wildlife
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 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.
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Next meeting Wednesday 16 August, which will be Dr Philip Nitschke’s public meeting and workshop at 11am. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.
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 phone Trevor 0439 779 577.
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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.
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1. Spin about individual sensible and uplifting (13) 8. Bet it’s saliva (4) 9. Train speed, unfortunately, is very ordinary (10) 10. Great Indian warrior displays minor ego (8) 11. Reject small quote about husband’s principles (6) 13. Send alarm – a possible amphibian! (10) 16. Li about eleven for the alliance (4) 17. Hell, hot spunk! (4) 18. They say I am in touch; but some see it as a threat! (3,7) 20. Drinks and grunts! (6) 22. “Beat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,” exhorted Spooner, admiring the freshwater fish in his aquarium (8) 24. Ask for money and depart? It’s risky! (5-3-2) 26. Unhappy time of need (4) 27. Character book found in sanctuary (6,7)
1. Stimulating, exhilarating, uplifting (13) 8. Long strip of land reaching out to sea (4) 9. Walker, also not 1 across (10) 10. Great Indian warrior whose name is used by American parachutists (8) 11. System of morals or conduct (6) 13. Type of amphibious lizard, reputed to be fireproof (10) 16. Central line of a symmetrical body (4) 17. Plate, platter (4) 18. Visual confrontation between two (3,7) 20. Grunts like a pig (6) 22. Tropical fish popular in home aquaria (8) 24. Risky, a near thing (5-3-2) 26. Desire, need (4) 27. Tract of public land set aside for the preservation of local species (6,7)
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Curse, swear word (11) Start a fight (3,2) Involve, affect (9) Robot or other artificial human (7) Offspring, children (6) One of the eight points on a compass (5-4) DOWN 7. Pasture, meadow (3) 1. Curse ocean trip – I’m adrift! (11) 12. Chance concurrence of two events (11) 2. Class to fight! (3,2) 14. A detour to take less time getting from place to place (1,5,3) 3. Demon dead, around 99? Involve ... (9) 15. Produce grown underground, such as carrots or potatoes (4,5) 4. … Dad, iron out robot! (7) 19. One who turns messages into a 5. Kids’ paper (5) secret language (7) 6. Earth’s not prepared for this 21. One of a flight of rising platforms, a direction (5-4) step (5) 7. Ale brewed in the meadow (3) 23. Not as high (5) 12. Change police in French church 25. Possess exclusively (3) agreement (11) Last week’s solution N188 14. Actor shut out of a quicker path T I M O N O F A T H E N S (1,5,3) H E U O E A P R 15. Encourage American, unhappy E R R E D P I N O C C H I O G I I P D H E A corps with carrots and turnips, R O T I S S E R I E P R O D among others (4,5) E T R N N I T 19. He sends a secret signal: stop A N A R C H Y G R O U C H O hesitation about the business! (7) T D A T A M O P H E L I A 21. Look carefully, they say, at the step G R O M M E T A R P W A A N … (5) T E A M F O U R I N H A N D 23. …and look threateningly further S T M D S K S A down (5) B L I N D W O R M Y O K E L Y O I O A O E A 25. Acknowledge name after cry of N E V E R O N S U N D A Y pain (3)
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