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AGISTMENT WANTED Any Area, Any Size Need to save our cattle from this drought.
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PETS Maggie is a stunning black & tan 4-year-old Kelpie, full of joiede-vivre who has a charming penchant for vocalising her feelings. Maggie MAGGIE is eager to please & would love a companion, human or canine, who could provide the stimulation & exercise she needs & help curtail signs of separation anxiety. She is socialising well with other dogs and is good with children & cats. If you would like to meet this gorgeous girl, please phone Shell from Byron Dog Rescue on 0458 461 935.
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U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 26 March 10am till 12 at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Marine Rescue Brunswick will explain what they do, their training and rescues they have undertaken etc. Visitors and potential new members welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
Koala tree planting working bee on Saturday March 23 from 9am at 90–92 Dudgeons Lane, Bangalow. There are 1,150 koala and rainforest trees to plant in pre-dug holes. RSVP Linda Sparrow on twodogsmedia@optusnet.com.au
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Attention all artists! It’s time to get creative for the next Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is Celebrating a Moment. An additional category of Digital Art is offered. Expo dates: 23 till 25 August. Registrations open midJune, see www.osartexpo.com.
The Animal Welfare League has a street stall on Friday 22 March 8.30am till 1.30pm at the taxi rank, corner of Burringbar and Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Items include cakes, plants, books, bric-a-brac and more.
OS Country Club Art Competition Artists! The 2019 Annual Ocean Shores Country Club Art Competition opening night May 16. Enter online at www.oceanshorescc.com.au. Entries deadline May 3. Categories are – Oil/ Acrylics; Watercolour and Pastel/ Drawing. Over $2000 dollars in prizes.
Mullum C’ty Garden Mullumbimby Community Garden gathering Saturday 30 March 10am till 1pm. Find out how to ‘Fix your Patch for Autumn Planting’ with local garden guru, Diane Hart. A fun and information packed morning for the whole family. Working Bee 10-11.30am followed by morning tea and talk at 12. Enquiries: dianehartgardens@gmail.com.
OS Art Expo
Marvellous Friday Nights! The inaugural event of The Now Club is on Friday 22 March at Marvell Hall Byron Bay. Join us to celebrate International Poetry Day with a fun and varied night of performance and spoken poetry, dramatic sketches, music and conviviality. Fundraiser for the hall. Food and alcohol available. Entry by Donation. Doors open 6pm. Email: marvellhallcc@gmail.com.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group. Don Hansen, Amitayus Hospice service volunteer, will read James Cowan’s The Kingdom Trilogy, 3rd Vol. on Thursday 21 March from 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell Street, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Over 60s activities Play Mahjong and 500 at ‘Fun Fridays’ at the Marvell Hall, Marvell Street East, Byron Bay. Starts at 1.30pm. $5 entry includes a cuppa and afternoon tea. Come along and join our friendly group. Enquiries: Nancy 0498 480 373.
Mullum show AGM New committee members are welcome to join the volunteers of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Show Society at their AGM Wednesday, March 20 from 7pm at Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info: secretary@ mullumbimbyshow.org.au.
Waterlily AGM The Waterlily Community Playscape Inc AGM, Thursday 21 March at 6pm at the Ocean Shores Country Club. To become a committee member nominate yourself by contacting the committee with your details – email: community@waterlilyplayscape.org.
First Fleeters Northern Rivers meeting of the Fellowship of First Fleeters Sunday March 24 at the Cherry Street Bowls Club, Ballina at 11.30am. Guest speaker will be Helen James speaking on her First Fleeter ansestor Joseph Tuzo. New members are very welcome. Apologies Karla: 6688 4306.
Mullum’s OWN The Mullumbimby Older Women’s Network (OWN) is meeting regularly to gather, network and share. We welcome older women (50+) in Byron Shire who are new to the area, looking for a new social network, or feeling isolated, to contact us about activities. Contact: Mariana 0430 175 923.
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Bella is a 20 month old desexed female border collie x. She is an active, affectionate girl who will need plenty of exercise. She is smart, obedient and deserves a good home. If you can give Bella a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.
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Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net Pebbles has an important announcement to make! All adult cats have a reduced adoption fee of $120 at the moment. That PEBBLES means that you could have the likes of Pebbles on your sofa sooner than you think! Pebbles needs a home desperately. She’s bursting to love & be loved & for $120, that’s a whole lot of love for a small price! To meet Pebbles & our other adult cats, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070
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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 Wednesday 10–12noon 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.
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.
next to Heritage Park, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058. Tuesdays: 10.30am. Byron: Drumming with Gareth Jones at Byron Theatre; Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell 12 till 1pm. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukulele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings needed, information seniors@byroncommuntycentre. com or call 6685 6807. 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.
ACA Adult Children Of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in East Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am corner 215 Dibbs St and Wyrallah Rd in small Quakers hut next to Community Hall.
Volunteer hub Choose from 50 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.
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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. al-anon.org.au
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.
Social sporting groups Mullumbimby: Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday
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 Heritage House Museum & Cafe is closed for renovations until further notice.
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