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WIRES WIRES is recruiting! Training in September. Learn to rescue and provide emergency care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Enrol now on 6628 1898 or see http://wiresnr.org/Helping.html.
OS Art Expo
Sunday 10–4pm with workshops, music, dance and poetry readings. Details www. osartexpo.com.
Mullum art space Conscripts & NAYsayers by Paul Smith and Sue Fraser. 14 August–4 September. Club Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullumbimby.
Crop Swap Winter crop swap, Federal Exchange, Saturday 26 August from 10am at Federal Park opposite Doma Cafe, bring your excess garden veg, fruit, herbs, seeds, flowers – anything you’ve grown to swap! 6688 4619 / Dominique – thefederalexchange@gmail.com/ FB group The Federal Exchange.
The Launch Party and prize night is on this Friday, 7pm at Ocean Shores Public School. Hundreds of works from across the Shire. Food, wine and music will celebrates artists in our community. $15 entry (adults only). The exhibition opens on Friday 25 August 1–4pm. Saturday and
BV cancer group
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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.
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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.
Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6-7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@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.
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.
Brunswick Valley cancer action group AGM, Thursday 24 August, 2pm at 23 Fern Street, Mullumbimby. Daffodil Day arrangements will be finalised. All welcome – Phone 6684 3117.
Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ed breast and gynaecological cancers are most welcome to attend. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.
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 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 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.
Drug support groups 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.
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
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Mullum Men’s shed Mullumbimby Men’s Shed fundraising barbecue at Bunnings Byron Bay. Sunday 27 August from 8am–2pm. Food, drinks and a raffle of barbecue/camping equipment.
Camera Club Ballina Camera Club next meeting will be a photo showing on this Thursday 24 August, 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road. New members welcome. Enquiries – phone Jean on 6686 0462.
Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA is holding a Spring Garden Party on Saturday, 2 September from 12.30pm at 700 Friday Hut Rd, Possum Creek. Tickets are $25 from Bangalow CWA rooms or Shirley on 6687 1417. All proceeds to earthquake recovery in a remote area of Nepal. Email cwasecbangalow@gmail.com.
Lismore Public School Previously called The Demonstration you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along 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.
Carers’ support 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.
Rainbow Dragons 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.
School and East Lismore Public School, is holding an Open Afternoon and an anniversary dinner on 16 September. Contact Jean Berry, nee Black on 2017lps75yearreunion@gmail.com or 0414 794 380.
ver including 2nd and 3rd prizes. Tickets $2. Enquires Debbie 6684 2449, Judy 6685 2884 or Jenny 6684 3561.
Byron Sophia
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.
Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: StarLines, Dragon-Lines, Walking the Camino. Expanding the heart. Presented by Sarah. Thursday 24 August, 1–3pm, Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Free kids’ disco Bruns Nippers Club’s free kids’ disco 2 September, 6–8pm, Mullumbimby Ex-services Club. DJ Mixed Image playing all the kids’ latest hits and beats; great prizes. Dress up in Circus Carnival Theme. All welcome. Facebook and Instagram page for more details.
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 makeo10.30–11.30am. 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. Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall. Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417277211.
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.
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
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.
Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing over 100 community organisations. Info: 6621 7397
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
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.
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.
Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.
Indonesian Conversation Klub Ngobrol, Indonesian conversation club to practise Indonesian and learn about Indonesian culture. Meets every second Friday of the month, 5-8pm, Byron Services Club. Ph 0405463663.
Toastmasters
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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.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.
Choirs Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else Wednesdays Byron Community Centre,
The Byron Shire Toy Library is open Mondays and Thursdays 9am–12 noon, at the Children’s Centre, Coogera Cct, Suffolk Park. Come and see the large range of preschoolers toys available for loan.
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ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for all learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.
War on Waste ABC’s War on Waste Saturday 26 August, from 12pm at Byron Shire Council Chambers, Station Street, Mullumbimby. Free jumping castle, clothes swap, learn how to fix old jewellery and match up your mismatched plastic lids and containers. Facebooked.com/mullucares.
Daffodil Day Daffodil Day Friday 25 August. The Anglican Church has a stall in front of Spar, Clifford St, Suffolk Park 8am–3.30pm. Craft items, cooking, lucky dip and raffle.
Art group Bangalow
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Local artists sought to run regular painting/drawing group in various media. The Bangalow Mens’ 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.
Quota Club of Brunswick Valley will be holding a Craft Show, Saturday 9 September, 9am–2pm, at St Martin’s Church Hall, Stuart St, Mullumbimby. $3 entry. Contact Betty 6684 2056 or Lynne 0409 672 008.
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U3A discussion group Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
Quota Club Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.
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