Community at work Wednesday, May 23 6:30-8:30pm At the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby PRESENTS
North Coast news daily:
On The Horizon
POLITICS IN THE PUB
DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY
This month’s discussion:
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THE ARC OF JUSTICE
CONVERSATIONS WITH A CHANGE AGENT AND AN ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST
Byron Hospital Auxiliary
Speakers
Activist, educator, researcher, academic and director of the Change Agency
Next Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary meeting at Byron Central Hospital,54 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale on Monday, 21 May at 1pm. Members are encouraged to attend and new members are very welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.
Dr Gregory Smith
U3A Brunswick Valley
Entry - Suggested donation - $10 Delicious, healthy Court House meals available from 5.30pm ngarainstitute.org.au Ngara Institute
U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum, 22 May, 10am till 12pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Matthew Frost (podiatrist) speaking on the importance of ‘Looking after your Feet’. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
Mungo’s Crossword
OS Garden Club
James Whelan
Forgotten Australian, care survivor, author, advocate and lecturer at the Southern Cross University
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Cryptic Clues
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Quick Clues
ACROSS 1. He enjoys inflicting pain (6) 1. Gloomy winner, a vicious type (6) 4. Indian predator of vermin and 4. My French anser ichneumon (8) snakes (8) 10. Her pets mate, producing seven 10. Lines of poetry including seven footers! (11) metric feet (11) 11. Bite? Hold back (3) 11. Small bite (3) 12. Dictator upset? Add a fig! (7) 12. Former Libyan strongman (7) 14. Role reversal for each fur hunter (7) 14. Snarer of animals (7) 15. Immature, not fully formed (14) 15. Nuder, and immature (14) 17. Private agreement between parties, 17. Cosy industrial agreement, an often against the public interest e-trade (10,4) (10,4) 21. Short excursion and a threepenny 21. Excursion completed within 24 swim for Spooner (3,4) hours (3,4) 22. No new containers returned? It’s 22. Continuous, without interruption never-ending (3-4) (3-4) 23. Lie about the priest (3) 23. High priest in the Old Testament (3) 24. Red senorita provides a purpose in 24. Reason for being (French) (6,1’4) life (6,1’4) 26. Huge mythical beast (8) 27. Inhabitants of the largest continent (6) 26. Insect devours husband – insect a monster! (8) DOWN 1. Type of moss used by gardeners to 27. Chinese, for instance, like Scottish retain water (8) johns (6) 2. Incline, depression (3) DOWN 3. Member of the workforce (7) 1. Bet old woman is almost 5. Where Dorothy wanted to go (4,3,7) anaesthetised – it’s the moss! (8) 6. Hitler’s secret police (7) 2. Decline a swim (3) 7. Found everywhere (11) 3. Is the employee a stickman? (7) 8. Government by an emperor (6) 5. Surprised, note harbour view – it’s 9. Irrelevant, not part of the reportedly where bluebirds fly argument (6,3,5) (4,3,7) 13. Murdered, disposed of (3,4,4) 6. Postage destroyed by secret police 16. Flighty girls from the 20s (8) (7) 18. Part of the auditory system (7) 7. Chant raised in here – everywhere, 19. Turkish island near the Dardanelles (7) actually!(11) 20. Part of speech, modifier (6) 8. Victoria’s realm has representative 25. Warm brown drink (3) in Ireland (6) Last week’s solution N230 9. Next to the sharp end, but B A S I L C O M P O S I T E irrelevant (6,3,5) A T E U E S N L ACROSS
13. Acted, method and intelligence. Hot, but nipped in the bud (3,4,4) 16. 20s girls – they’re trying to take off! (8) 18. Listener unravels a murder (7)
C K A C H E S
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A E S A R R F R N O L D E A B I T A R S L O B P W S A B O T A E A O A S T T U E S T E R
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E A N S O T R S W T I O O M R I E A N G E E M B O O I O N E R
S I C K I O I A N G L N N N S I N A T S T H O L R C E N S U M T T B L A C L I E A R N
O P E K E E P S A K E S
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.
Our theme is The Brunswick Valley in the 60s, featuring home movies of the 60s and photograph display thanks to the Mullumbimby Museum. Proceeds to Cancer Council NSW.
Mullum Market Mullumbimby Community Market this Saturday, 8am till 2pm. Corner of Stuart and Myocum Streets Mullumbimby. Kobya playing live. No dogs.
Community Chanting Kirtan in Mullumbimby: Pralad and The Chants invite you to chanting mantras, this Sunday, May 20 at The Yellow Church, 9 Myokum Street, Mullumbimby, 6.30 till 8pm. Enquiries (07) 5590 7746
Calling artists! Start preparing your entries for the 2018 Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is TREASURES. Entries close 24 July (open for registration mid-June). More than $5,000 in prize money. Visit: www. osartexpo.com for more information.
GCAT The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day is on Sunday, 20 May, 9am till 12 noon. Meet in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. Inquiries Udo 0413 173 786 or Veda 6685 7991 or Miles 0403 206 190.
Breastfeeding support We’re talking about allergies and food intolerances at our ABA mothers’ support meeting at Ocean Shores Baptist Hub (next to Target) Rajah Road on Monday, May 28 at 9.30am. All welcome. Enquiries Jan 0431 477 445.
Free Bruns Tennis Day Experience tennis free on Wednesday,
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.
Language exchange Byron language exchange club runs every 2nd Friday from 6pm. Practise other languages or help someone with your English! Find us on Facebook. Contact byronbaylanguages@gmail.com.
Library fun 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.
No-interest loans
Program providing people on low income assistance with electricity and natural gas bills. Phone Kristin at Byron Community Centre 6685 6807.
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.
Respite Service
Budgeting Support
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.
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
Breast Cancer Support
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
Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12pm–2pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Family and friends welcome. Phone Ingrid 0431 207 453.
Help with bills
CI Contact Improvisation Saturdays in Mullumbimby 10–12 noon at St Martin’s,
May 16 from 3 till 7pm. Bring the family and try mini tennis and skills coaching. Paella, lemonade and cakes for sale. Phone 0449 825 108.
Taize prayer song Taize Prayer Song: Sunday, May 20 at 5pm. St. Paul’s Spirituality Centre 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Cathy: 0434 438 585
Bitou Bush alert Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare next fortnightly working bee, Saturday, May 19, 9am till 1pm. We will be at New Brighton on 26 and 27 May, 2, 3, 11, 12, 16 and 17 June. Please email byronshirechemicalfreelandcare@gmail. com before working bees. All Bitou Bush must be cleared by June 30 or a $1.1 million fine can be issued to Byron Shire Council.
CWA: Focus on Poland Interested in Poland? Mullumbimby CWA invites you to attend the international afternoon on Tuesday, May 22, 1.30pm at the Uniting Church hall. Poland is the country of study this year for CWA of NSW. Ring Jenny: 6684 7282 to book.
OS art exhibition opens Ocean Shores Country Club art exhibition invites the community to their opening night on Thursday, 17 May at 6pm. Enjoy music and art and meet local artists. Contact Marilyn 6680 4907.
Byron Sophia
netdaily.net.au Bruns Scouts fundraiser Free, family-friendly community event, Saturday, 19 May at the Terrace Reserve from 11am till 4pm. Live music, activities and great prizes to delight the young and the young at heart.
Prostate Cancer Support Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting is on Monday 21 May, 10am till 12 noon, at the Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. Guest speaker David Hughes. We invite men who have had prostate cancer or are newly diagnosed to join with this active prostate cancer support group at these meetings held on the third Monday of each month. Partners or carers welcome. Enquiries Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.
Brunswick Bush School Brunswick Bush School’s term-time nature connection programs for kids are taking enrolments now. From 9am till 3pm we spend the day outdoors learning, connecting, sharing and creating. Black Cockatoos is for kids aged 6–12 on Thursdays, Wild Wallabies is for kids aged 3–6 on Fridays. Contact Rohan on 0407 898 374.
Help connecting to NBN The NBN is coming. If you have a fixedline telephone you will have to connect to the NBN, even if you do not have the internet connected. Join the Byron Shire Seniors Computer Club and we will help you get connected. Ring Don 6680 3662.
Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Kingdom Trilogy: James Cowan will open the second stage of this 13th Century tale. Thursday, 17 May, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell St East, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
U3A Ballina/Byron
Church Hall, Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. All levels of dancers welcome. Enquiries 0402 059 564.
Social Table Tennis
Labyrinth Walk Walk the Labyrinth at Byron Bay Uniting Church 1st Sunday of the month (April 2018 2nd Sunday) between 2.30 and 4pm. Introductory talk at 2pm. Info: Lauall Greer 0438 608 776.
Toastmasters
U3A Ballina/Byron. Diane Hughes will present an art session on Tuesday, May 22 at 10am, in the meeting room of the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome.
South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.
U3A discussion group Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
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. Mullum Magic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Presbyterian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Megan 0424 002 636 or Bruce 0418 515 991.
Time to sing
Meditation
Lions Club
Buddhist meditation teaching and practice at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and study group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. 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 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.byronbaymeditationcollective. com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Anam Cara Meditation at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre Meditation Wednesdays 2pm 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Robyn: 0411 800 447.
Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419.
French Conversation Alliance Française – French Conversation in Lismore. Café Conversation every Thursday at Miss Lizzie’s, Woodlark St, Lismore, 5–6pm. Come and listen to or speak French. For more info: afnorthcoast.org.au.
Come sing inspiring songs and make new friends, Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.
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.
Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10–11am. Ukelele class at 11.45am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 0425 363 589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Mullumbimby Civic Centre, 55 Dalley Street, 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 0417 277 211.
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.
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.
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