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free l NOVEMber 2015 No.197 l Celebrating the Life and Times of the local Community
At last the 1915 Show One hundred years in the making! Pastvestites parading antique outfits on possibly explosive equipment; all this and more as the Show goes back to the Home Front. Don’t miss it, or our report page 4.
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November brings two much anticipated events to Bangalow. The Show theme is ‘1915 – The Home Front’ – and the Show Society have introduced fabulous new events to celebrate this theme. It should be a lot of fun. Later in the month the Bangalow Theatre Company, powered by volunteers, is set to delight with its first production – a ‘musical within a comedy’. Other November highlights include
the Bowlo Family Fun Day, Open Day at the vet’s and a special morning at the Farmers Market. What happened in October? Reports include environmental action, updates from the Bangalow Progress Association, progress towards a Newrybar Action Plan and a comprehensive listing of coffee outlets in town. Many thanks to the team and community for your contributions to this issue. Di Martin, Editor
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Hippeastrum amaryllis is a showy flowering bulb native to Central and South America. Their vibrant colours ranging in shades from white and cream through to pinks, reds and salmons have brightened many gardens lately. Hippeastrum bulbs can be up to the size of a fist and plants form large clumps once they become established. They are very hardy and thrive in our climate, putting on a beautiful display of dramatic trumpet shaped flowers on hollow stems up to 50cm high. Hippeastrum can be propagated by cutting the bulb in quarters and planting base down, or by seed collection. Bulbs can
also be divided in the dormant season when the plant is leafless. They should be planted with the neck of the bulb at soil level. The Hippeastrum pictured is growing in the garden of Robyn and Jeff Hornery. It is very unusual in that it appears to have spread by wind propagation. The original plant is near a wind corridor and many other white Hippeastrum have sprung up along its path over the last few years. The only disadvantage of Hippeastrum is that the flowering period is relatively short. However their beautiful and colourful display well and truly makes up for it. Lyn Plummer
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Milton Cater takes the Solar Challenge The ceiling of the 1910 building is studded with ornate circular decorations. Rather than pressed metal, they were made of horse hair and plaster, hand pressed into moulds from Maitland. It’s interesting to wonder how many people stood around gazing at the resulting beautiful ceilings when the building opened. Today, people are more likely to be curious as to what’s directly above, on the roof: the very 21st century addition of an array of solar panels generating 5.2kw of electrical power. Milton Cater’s Rug Shop in the main street of Bangalow is the first Bangalow business to take up the ‘100 Go Solar Brighter Business Challenge’. A non-profit community initiative supported by Byron Shire Council, the Green Building Centre and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, 100 Go Solar (www.100gosolar.com.au) encourages and supports local businesses to install solar panels to bring down running costs (and contribute to saving the environment). Why did Milton Cater decide to take up the challenge? “As my family replied when I asked them, it’s a no-brainer!” he said enthusiastically. “It’s an excellent business decision for us. It’s in my interests to keep my overheads down. If the price of electricity goes up on an ad hoc basis, as has been happening, it doesn’t affect me. Nor am I
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using electricity that comes from coal, so by using green energy, the way of the future, I’m also helping to save the planet. “Electricity used to be just another utility, like water and sewage. But the increasing cost of coal-produced electricity had brought it to the top bracket of my business expenses and was reducing the control I had in managing my business. Now I’ve installed solar panels to cover my electricity use. They’ll pay themselves off in less than three years.” As a first step, Milton contacted his landlord to see if they were in agreement. The landlord “was more than happy
because it increases the value of the building.” Next, Colin George undertook an energy audit to define the business’s power needs, and finally Tim Hodgson from Light Touch Electrical installed the north-facing rooftop solar panels - which come with a 25-year performance warranty. It’s not surprising that Milton is an early adopter. He registered a comprehensive information website on everything Bangalow has to offer, www.bangalow.com, years before “self-interested multinational absentee parties got in on the act”. His oriental carpet business is a “high-level international business”, cleverly utilising technology (www.orientalcarpets. com.au) to communicate with its clients globally, yet operating from an original building in the main street of our small town. Milton is surprised more Bangalow building owners haven’t jumped at the chance to join 100 Go Solar. “Even if you’re looking at it from the purely financial point of view, it’s a great business decision. You don’t have to be ‘green’ to see the advantages of saving money and increasing the value of your building.” Each week, Milton receives an email giving him the weekly tally of the number of kilowatt hours his panels have produced, and a device behind the counter gives him up-to-the-minute data. Having solar has also meant that he’s been able to afford to install air conditioning, a comfort for rugs and workers alike in summer months. Christobel Munson
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bangalow show november 20-21 For 118 years your Bangalow Agricultural & Industrial Society has been holding an annual Show. In all those years only two were abandoned, including the 1917 Show due to the war. The 1916 Show was a ‘Patriotic Show’, meaning all funds raised were donated to the Patriotic Society in aid of our soldiers. This year though, the Bangalow Show is looking forward to looking back at ‘1915 - the Home Front’. On Friday: The Working Dog Trials get underway at 6.30 am with new Chief Steward, Tom Jarrett. Cattle Dog Trials began 65 years ago at the Bonalbo Show, based on Sheep Dog Trials, and have since grown in popularity across the country. Eighty-five year old stock and station agent, Fraser Ramsey from Casino, was on the original ‘Working Dog Trial’ committee and has accepted the invitation to commentate. Who better to explain the rules than one of the men who initiated them! What better way to start your day than by watching these wonderful dogs at work in this uniquely Australian event. Bangalow born and bred, Luke Butler is returning to his ‘home show’ with his one man play, commissioned by the Show Society, titled ‘Jack’. Our Jack is a regular kid, lives in Bangalow, isn’t good at maths and is just half an hour off turning ten years old when he arrives... all the way from Bangalow 1915, to tell his story. 4
Performances of this very physical and funny tale can be seen on both Friday and Saturday, aimed at primary school aged children, or those simply young at heart. Pet Parade nominations may be made in the Show Office, prior to the Show, for the competition on Friday at 3.45pm. Entry is free and children should have only one pet in their care, but may enter up to three different classes. As this is happening in the Scarrabelotti Ring, the Camp Draft will be underway in the main ring. Pavilion: During the week of the Show the A&I Hall reverts back to its traditional name of ‘the Pavilion’. Amongst the hundreds of exhibits that show off the exciting talents of our creative locals you will see our new, beautifully hand drawn certificates, designed by Bangalow artist, Belinda Sochacki. Hopefully, you may even be awarded one! Show theme: The 11th Light Horse Darling Downs Troop was formed in Toowoomba to honour and retain the history of the Light Horsemen. As well as participating in the Opening Ceremony, they will be re-creating a battle under lights on Saturday night. The Poultry Stewards are creating an exhibition dedicated to the brave little homing pigeons, donated by pigeon fanciers to the Allied Forces during WW1. Judging of all poultry, caged birds etc, open to the public,
takes place on Saturday from 9am. The Pompadour Palace Marquee, beside the Moller Pavilion, will be awash with all things 1915 - Pompadour hair, Charlie Chaplin and the Tramp of the Show, Anna Pavlova and the Dying Swan Showdown with music, poetry and more. Also housed in this zone are the Tart of the Show, Man Bake Contest and Junior Show Girl, Show Boy and Big Bang Bite on Saturday. Opening ceremony: Opening our 116th annual Show is special guest, Joanne Shoebridge, the voice behind the ABC Rural Report and ABC TV’s Landline. During the ceremony our current Showgirl, Amrita Singh, will hand over the title to our 43rd Bangalow Showgirl. Five very worthy nominees are entered in the Showgirl competition - Meg Mitchell, Megan Davis, Jaymee Banks, Stephanie Dengate and Mikayla Savins. In the main ring we are bringing events held at the 1915 Bangalow Patriotic Carnival into the 21st century. Look out for the ‘Gretna Green Race’, ‘Threading the Needle Race’ or the ‘Cigar and Umbrella Race’ as well as the good old fashioned Sack Race. To keep up with further attractions and news of the Show, keep an eye on either our Facebook page or the website. Show Schedules can be downloaded from the web page: www.bangalowshow.com.au Karen Ryan BANGALOW’S HEARTBEAT
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BPS Community conversation Not a good turnout of community groups’ representatives at our September meeting. Nonetheless progress was made on unifying views on traffic calming for Granuaille and Lismore Roads and on our approach to starting a Master Plan for Bangalow, of which the Development Control Plan (DCP) is a part. Since our last report representatives of BPA have been busy. We have participated in the council DCP workshop, attended a Community Roundtable meeting, spoken at two meetings of council and at the Local Traffic Advisory Committee, represented Bangalow residents at council’s community roundtable meeting and made representations on yet another DA for 9 Station Street, this one seeking approval to sub-divide it into four distinct blocks. We also participated in a council convened public meeting to discover
community views on changing the designation of the sports field access road next the Bowlo from community to operational, a move that would permit the current neighbouring vacant land to be developed into a small motel and town houses. We are also in correspondence with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) about locating before and after traffic counts to inform us how traffic movements will change as a result of the new motorway. We have also made a specific request for a number of improvements to Granuaille and Lismore Roads including: prohibition (and policing) of compression braking within Bangalow; lengthening of the 50kph speed zones entering the town from the north and west; speed activated warning signs 100m after the commencements of the 50kph zones
and speed cameras on both Granuaille and Lismore Roads; a 40kph zone within 100m of the roundabout at the top of Byron Street; prohibition of fuel tankers with trailers and other hazardous through-freight on Route B62 because of the dangers of overturning at the roundabout; clearer line marking and signage on the approaches to the roundabout including clear give-way markings; clear advisory school bus-stop signage on Lismore Road at its junction with Rifle Range Road and finally, increased police speed patrols on the Bangalow section of Route B62 plus frequent mobile speed camera monitoring. We thank councillors for their unanimous support for these requests, but no response from RMS as yet. Updates on these and more at the next BPA meeting, 5 November at 5.30pm Heritage House. Tony Hart
Council comes to town Like a travelling circus, Byron Council came to Bangalow last month. Councillors, staff and technicians alike descended, transforming the Moller Pavilion with electric cables, laptop computers, sound equipment, viewing screens, projectors, microphones and all the other paraphernalia of a council meeting. Unlike Mullumbimby’s somewhat sterile council chamber, the Moller, with raindrops drumming on the roof and birds in the trees, surrounded by views of the Jarrett Arena and watched by grazing Baldy the resident Hereford-cross, delivered a
friendly ambience and powerful sense of humanity to the proceedings. This encouraged a refreshing informality in councillors’ interchanges (perhaps normally inhibited by Mullumbimby’s very severe, formal and defensive circle of desks), appearing to give confidence and authority to staff’s expert advice and stimulating more animated responses from an audience that felt part of the proceedings, rather than just onlookers. Two memories perhaps typified the evening - Councillor Sol Ibrahim smiling and waving to a little girl and her mother
in the audience, and Councillor Duncan Dey’s classic introduction to his speech on more ethical investment by council, “I just need to speak; I choose against because it doesn’t go far enough, but I will vote for it”. Overall a great show and a council initiative to be applauded. What eventuated at the meeting, what decisions? Well, you can look this up on the council website (www.byron.nsw.gov. au/meetings) and even hear a recording of the discussions (www.byron.nsw.gov. au/council-meeting-audio-2015) - another commendable initiative. Tony Hart
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community noticeboard At the Bowlo The Family Fun Day is on again Sunday, 1 November, this month starting at 4pm (trying to stay out of some of the heat of the day) with entertainment for the kids, free lawn bowls and a veggie friendly Mexican Taco Plate. Don’t miss Beccy Cole Sunday, 29 November at 4pm. Tickets $30 available from www.bangalowbowlo.com.au Shane Ironside
Red Cross Report Our next meeting is at the new time of 9am on Friday, 6 November at the RSL Hall. All welcome. We will be holding our special Xmas Street Stall on Saturday, 28 November from 8am with treats to buy, as well as our great gift raffle to win. Also, many thanks to all involved with our hosting of the regional Red Cross conference: a great success with some entertaining and highly informative speakers. Special thanks to Lesley Barklay, Hazel Sowerby, Carolyn Forbes and Bangalow School. Del Smith
Bus stop Look out for the hop on hop off Green Frog air-conditioned shuttle bus, due to commence service on 1 November. The round trip stops in Byron, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Crystal Castle and Bangalow and runs four
times a day. Details 0438 624 024. Vicki Brooke
Car rally (Observation Drive) On Sunday, 8 November follow the clues starting at 11am at the Tintenbar Store and finish up at the tennis courts to celebrate the coming repairs to the pavilion. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available afterwards, or BYO. Free entry but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, phone Chris or Evan on 6687 8076. Chris Connick
Music to our ears Local band In Hearts Wake’s Skydancer album has been nominated for an ARIA award. The album is one of five nominations in the Heavy Rock category, and the winner will be announced at the Awards ceremony to be held 26 November in Sydney. The Awards night will be broadcast on TEN. This nomination is a surprise ... unexpected by the band who will be touring in the USA with Parkway Drive when the Awards night is scheduled. They are chuffed by this recognition. Bangalow needs to tune in on the day to see how our 2479 boys go! Ian Dall
Bangalow Writers’ Group Everyone has a story to tell so come and tell us yours. All welcome. Meetings held at the
Heritage House Tearoom open 10am to 3pm Wednesday - Friday Booking (p) 6687 2183
Bangalow Scout Hall 9.15 am 12pm, first Thursday of every month except January. Contact June 6687 1004. June Zentveld
Bangalow Museum and Tearoom Catch-up
Frida Jenner mourned
The Bangalow Historical Society held their AGM for 2015 on Monday, 10 August. The following people were elected to the committee: President Rita Cowled; Vice Presidents - Margaret Browne and Phil McLean; Secretary - Sandra Pogson; Minute Taker - Mary Webb; Treasurer - Vivienne Gorec; Museum Curator - Wendy Grissell; Retail Supervisor - Mary Webb; General Committee - Elaine and Duncan Moyle. We wish to thank Jon Smith, Stephanie King and Trisha Bleakley for their work on the committee over the past years. From November through to Christmas, we will be displaying the beautiful collection of items that have been donated to the museum over the years and all have a great story to tell.
From the long paddocks of Inverloch in Victoria to the community of Bangalow, Frida’s life was one of industry, love, commitment and devotion to her family and friends. Her time spent with her ‘Bangalow Bill’ in Granuaille Road with their young family, then Talofa and later Ballina were always full of optimism and calm. Her extraordinary life was one of service to those around her. Sadly missed by her many friends in Bangalow CWA. Chris Daymon
Our retail shop is growing each week with homemade gifts including our latest offering, scented candles, soaps, lip balms, puzzles etc. Bangalow Museum and Tearoom committee
Fast broadband for Richmond The Nationals Duty Senator for Richmond, John Williams, said the full construction schedule to September 2018 reveals numerous areas will be covered with a mix of technologies. The list includes: 530 premises in Eureka East, Main Arm and Possum Creek using Fixed Wireless (FW) technology and construction will commence in the third quarter of 2016. 7,400 premises in Byron Bay, Bangalow, Ewingsdale and Suffolk Park using FTTN commencing in the first quarter of 2017. MR
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FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR NEWRYBAR A community discussion was held recently in Newrybar Hall to look at the effect of the opening of the new Pacific Highway on Newrybar Village and its surrounds. The change of the current highway to Hinterland Way and the elimination of heavy traffic will provide a great opportunity for Newrybar to retain and enhance the many features that have attracted so many people to visit and live here. Jen de Greenlaw, a consultant in Community Development, was approached to facilitate the meeting and to help local residents form a Community Action Plan relating to the direction and outcome of future changes in Newrybar. As a consultant who has worked with many similar communities all over NSW she is familiar with the many issues which are of concern for the locals. She says, “The meeting was called to establish a community program to discuss future developments and to plan a vision for the future. Meetings such as these empower the community and provide a place for communication, understanding and consensus.” An open discussion was followed by the formation of three groups to look at issues of importance in Newrybar
and they came up with these priorities: Physical Environment Beautify the northern entrance to the village Establish a Masterplan to protect heritage, restrict commercial development and retain the village atmosphere Develop ways to slow the traffic down using curved entry garden beds and signage, and provide more parking Develop a park with play areas, picnic tables and barbeque Lifestyle Organise social events to encourage pride, a sense of place and belonging for the community
Increase the use of the hall with music, markets and film nights Hold a community Christmas party Business Appropriate development which reflects and retains a village feel Give Newrybar an identity by developing a Newrybar brand or logo to encourage more business opportunities Provide more affordable dining opportunities for locals, such as a casual café with outdoor seating Establish regular markets for locals and visitors as an outlet for Newrybar area produce and goods Jen de Greenlaw wants residents to come together and use this great opportunity to have some input into their village and its future. A second meeting to discuss a Community Action Plan to present to Ballina Council will be held at the hall at 6pm on Wednesday, 11 November. All are welcome. Lyn Plummer
Changes to Richmond Electorate In the latest federal electorate redistribution our electorate of Richmond loses to Page 6,800 electors resident in Nimbin and the area south to Lismore, but gains 13,700 living in the Ballina built-up area east of Alstonville
and south to Empire Vale east of the Pacific Highway. Psephological estimates suggest that this move could threaten the recent dominance of the ALP in Richmond (member is Justine Elliot) in this one-time Nationals stronghold.
Labor could be set back by 3.7% giving the seat a notional Coalition margin of 0.8%. Objections to the new boundaries can be submitted until 13 November. See www.aec.gov.au/media/mediareleases/2015/10-16.htm. Tony Hart
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The Sourdoughs We all know about the magic of making sourdough bread – begin with a ‘starter’ of flour, water, yeast and lactobacilli. Feed the ‘starter’ over many days with more flour and water (called ‘refreshments’). Add a final refreshment of flour and water, pour into baking tins, allow to rise, and bake. But why would a group of retired business people who have been gathering at Harvest café in Newrybar for coffee since 2009 call themselves ‘Sourdough’? Here’s why. “We share a common ideology,” says member Paul Jameson, “which is to help stimulate business in the region with the aim of improving employment.” Sourdough operates as a ‘think tank’ that supports a range of free services targeting small to medium businesses through mentoring and advice, strategic plans focusing on developing targeted industries in the region, and hosting functions like theme-based lunches. “Most of us are retired and we want to ‘give back’ to our community,” says Paul. “Our bottom line is job creation.” “We called ourselves Sourdough because it works as a metaphor for what we are trying to do, and of course, it connects us to the Harvest café!” explains Paul.”‘We are a bunch of retired CEOs, directors, business coaches, serial entrepreneurs
and strategic administrators. “We have about 50 mentors on our books with another 200 in our wider network, all of whom are keen to donate their time and expertise to helping local businesses,” explains Paul. “We run two programs – a Mentoring program and an Accelerator program. At the moment we have about
25 businesses in the former program, and about eight in the latter.” The mentoring program is designed for small, established businesses with a proven track record and a desire to grow. When a business applies they are matched with a suitable mentor
for six months. The Accelerator program is designed for established businesses with a particular issue or that needs support. “We are also looking at specific industry sectors in the region that we think have potential for growth and employment. One example that we are working on at the moment is horticulture, given that there are so many people living on small holdings of land that could be growing marketable produce,” explains Paul. “We are currently focusing on skilling up locals though vocational education and training, and using internships to build bridges between students and existing horticultural industries.” “Our functions are held every 2-3 months and are very interactive and practical. Past functions have, for example, been themed around developing the Rail Trail concept, and developing regional strategies for business. Our next function is themed around digital disruption,” says Paul. “The bulk of our businesses are currently in the LismoreBallina-Byron Bay triangle,” says Paul, “but we are trying to grow outwards and look regionally from Tweed Heads to Grafton.” If you want to contact Sourdough you can contact Paul Jameson via email at paulj@ byroncollege.org.au. Jenny Bird
Scouting news Jamboree’s around the corner, and a huge thank you to all the folks in our community who supported our sausage sizzle and bought tickets for our spring raffle. Congratulations to Andrea from Bangalow who won a fabulous hamper chock-a-block full of goodies! Scouts are gearing up for Jamboree 2016 and have recently held special preparatory camps at Nashua and Glenreagh and participated in JOTA/I (Jamboree of the air/internet) camp at Murwillumbah. Over the course of 11 days at the Jamboree the children are expected
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to undertake all the duties of cooking, keeping camp tidy and participating fully in the assigned activities and duties. The older more experienced Scouts (Rovers and Venturers) attend to assist with the activities. Most of the activities are designed to challenge participants, reinforce Scouting values and help kids build useful new experiences and skills. Some examples of activities from previous Jamborees include traditional bush craft and tracking, navigation, canoeing and rafting, exploration of historic sites, just to name a few. The camp transforms into a mini self-
sufficient city of 12,000 inhabitants. The temporary infrastructure includes a shopping mall, hospital, internet cafe, onsite radio station and newspaper, fire station, bank, food warehouses and a transport depot. These young people work and play hard while there and make memories for life. The founder of the Scouting movement Robert Baden-Powell said, “Teach Scouts not how to get a living, but how to live”. For more information on Scouting in Bangalow or for hall hire, call Jenny Holden on 6687 2047 or visit www.scouts. com.au Cynthia Harris
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premiere to awaken the senses BTC’S The Drowsy Chaperone set to delight with madcap musical theatre A cast of 20 actors, singers and dancers are for this show there are cast members from set to transform the A&I Hall into the roaring Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Lennox 20s for The Drowsy Chaperone, the inaugural Head and Lismore, making The Drowsy production to be staged by the recently Chaperone a truly multi-shire production. Of the Drowsy audition process BTC formed Bangalow Theatre Company. This musical within a comedy will hit the stage at co-founder Anouska Gammon said, “The Bangalow’s historic A&I Hall for two evening auditions took three weeks! They were only meant to take performances on Friday, one but we 27 and Saturday, 28 ended up gaining November. momentum after Hailed by New York the first few with Magazine as “the perfect over 40 applicants Broadway musical”, trying out. We The Drowsy Chaperone, had a really with music and lyrics interesting mix by Lisa Lambert and of people turning Greg Morrison, has up to audition. won five Tony Awards The cast Photo by Will Gammon Some with a lot of and is an affectionate experience and some with none.” parody of the American musical comedies Breaking out of his temporary retirement of the 1920s. This loving send-up features to take part in The Drowsy Chaperone is one brilliant song after the next and an 69 year old actor Owen Trevor Jones from intriguing collection of characters including Hayters Hill. Owen takes on the role ‘Man a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright in Chair’, a narrating role that was recently hostess, a couple of gangsters posing as played by Geoffrey Rush for the Melbourne pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an Theatre Company. Owen has more than inebriated chaperone. 35 years of acting under his belt having With so many roles to cast, BTC is keeping performed as King Lear, Othello and others its promise to embrace and nurture local in Theatre North, Baywrite Theatre, Ballina theatre talent. BTC’s mission is to provide a Players and Mullum Drill Hall. performance platform for members of the “I couldn’t pass up on the BTC’s Bangalow and broader communities. And
offer to play in their first production alongside such talented and dazzling actors, dancers and singers in a role that allows me to watch their antics without having to keep up. It’s an hilarious play/ musical and is such fun to rehearse. I very much look forward to presenting it to Bangalow and to the district at large.” At the other end of the age spectrum is 17 year old Bangalow resident Bridie Duff, who takes on the role of ‘Trix’ - an aviatrix - who flies in and saves the day. Bridie, who has already been in six productions with the Byron Youth Theatre and has trained locally in singing, dancing and acting, will play Trix the wonderfully cool, hip and jazzy character central to The Drowsy Chaperone narrative. “Bridie blew everyone away with her audition and has proven to be very professional and mature for her age,”continues Anouska. Early Bird tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone are just $25 per person and are available now from BTC website www.bookings. bangalowtheatre.com.au. The performance commences at 7.30 pm with pre-show drinks and canapés available from 6.30 pm. “We are so looking forward to introducing our cast and embarking on this crazy journey into the 1920s. So channel your inner Charleston and get ready for a wonderful show!” finishes Anouska. Viv Fantin
Bangalow Quilters Vincent Van Gogh was famous for many things: post impressionism, sunflowers and irises, café scenes and starry nights, mental illness, the lack of artistic success and an ear. It was only after his death that his immense talent was recognised, but even he may have been intrigued by the work of the current Bangalow Quilters group who took on the challenge of interpreting one of his paintings into lap quilts. Using a donated bolt of fabric, featuring panels of The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night, 11 of the members took on the challenge of
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translating Van Gogh’s vision into a quilt – each one startlingly individual in the translation. The project, initiated by the group’s project officers, Jennie Nagel and Sue Farquhar, took two months to complete and the big reveal in early October – accompanied by lots of laughter and a delicious morning tea – was eye-opening. Among the different approaches taken and items added were applique flowers,
chenille outlines, ladder-back chairs, golden threads, starry skies and lights reflected on water. Some quilts used the supplied panel in its original state, others placed it off-centre to represent Van Gogh’s state of mind or cut it into quilting squares. But what was extraordinary is that they were all so very different. On ‘show’ day the members had to try and guess who had made which design – and then the quilter would explain the thoughts behind their interpretation. It was a wonderful experience, and a delight to observe how creativity has so many ways of being expressed. Vincent would have been proud. Elizabeth Casimir
BANGALOW’S HEARTBEAT
the environment
Landcare in Bangalow 2015 As the year draws to a close I realise what a whirlwind of activity it has been and feel very proud of what our little group has been able to achieve. We have been working on managing the infestation of Balloon and Madeira vines, have applied for a grant to extend the planting along the creek behind the Anglican Church and also focussed on fund raising. We have had wonderfully generous support from businesses, individuals and the Bangalow Garden Club and we would like to thank you all wholeheartedly for recognising the
Byron Creek Catchment Landcare Field Day On Sunday, 11 October Byron Creek Catchment Landcare group met for their annual field day. What a beautiful day and what great new things the group learnt. The field day provided the group with a lot of new ideas on planting rainforest trees using techniques that make planting and maintenance easier. Plantings were in contour lines around hillsides, this makes tractor maintenance easy and the contours collect water so initial water crystals are all that is needed. The group viewed a planting using this method that
value of our work. We recently introduced an information table every 3rd Saturday at Bangalow Farmers Market, which has been successful in raising our profile. Please check it out if you are at the market: we bring weeds and natives currently in flower and can help with identification. Just bring along
Ecohealth grades were is now mature Geomorphic condition and you would not D+; Riparian condition F; recognise that the Water quality D-; Aquatic trees were initially Landcare members explaining Macro invertebrates D- and planted in lines. rainforest regeneration using Overall Site Grade D-. Ivan The guest contour planting methods. reiterated that riparian speaker, Ivan Holland, an environmental scientist, spoke plantings have multiple benefits in addition on water quality monitoring and the water to improving water quality and that the quality in Byron Creek. The Byron Creek group should continue to plant these catchment group target their plantings to areas. The group has a grant that provides help re-establish rainforest on the riparian in excess of $20,000 for plantings next areas. While community water quality year. This will involve planting over 3000 monitoring by our group and others is trees along Byron Creek from its source to valuable, it is generally not solely relied Coopers Shoot low level crossing. The Byron Creek Catchment group upon by environmental scientists and decision makers. Fortunately, Ivan revealed has been active since 1993 and we will that water quality in Byron Creek has been continue to work on farms at the source monitored (downstream of Bangalow) of Byron Creek. The field day concluded as part of the 2014 Richmond Catchment with the AGM. Anyone wishing to join the Ecohealth Project. Unfortunately the group can contact Julie (6685 3289) or Erica Holland results are nothing to be proud of. The Erica (6685 3179).
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a cutting. There is a raffle running until Christmas, prizes on show at the stall. The group takes a break from early December to the start of February. If your New Year’s resolution is to find a new activity and you have a few hours to spare on any Saturday morning then please give us some thought. Don’t hesitate to contact bangalowlandcare@gmail. com or Liz 66871309 for more information. Liz Gander
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Where do i get a cup of coffee in this town?
Since the mid 1980s coffee has been grown as a viable crop in northern NSW and Bangalow is fast developing a serious coffee culture. How lucky are the residents and visitors to this town to have so many choices for consistent great coffee, much supplied by local growers and roasteries. There is a supportive collegiate feeling among our coffee hot spots and here are the details for a daytime caffeine fix. Corner Kitchen Coffee: Moonshine Latte: $3.80 Espresso: $2.00 Go to Dish: Humming bird cake Hours Mon-Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm The Italian Diner Coffee: Bun Strong Espresso Blend Latte: $4.00 Espresso $4.00 Go to Dish: Scones, triple berry jam and cream Hours Mon – Fri 8am-2.30 pm, Sat –Sun 8am-3pm
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TAKE AWAY ONLY Sparrow Coffee: Allpress Latte: $4.00 Espresso: $3.00 Go to Dish: Pain au Chocolate Hours: Mon-Sat 6am-2pm
Town Coffee: Bassett Espresso Artisan Style Latte: $3.50 Espresso: $3.50 Go to Dish: Apple Cinnamon Tart Hours Mon –Sun 7.30 am-3.pm Pantry 29 Coffee: Bun Coffee Organic/Fair Trading Latte: $3.50 Espresso: $3.00 Almond or Coconut or Soy milk $1.00 extra Go to Dish: Fresh muffin Hours Mon-Fri 6.30 am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Choux Choux Coffee: Di BellaSerafini Blend Latte: $3.80 Espresso: $2.80 Go to Dish: Blueberry Tart Hours: Mon-Fri 6.15 am-5.30 pm, Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 7.30 am-3.30 pm
Bang Burger Bar Coffee: Adore 2 Maestro Blend Latte: $3.80 Espresso: $3.20 Go to Dish: Caramel Slice Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-7.30 pm, Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am -5pm
Bangalow Dining Room Coffee: Cafeind Latte: $4.00 Espresso: $3.50 Pedro Affogato $12.00 Go to Dish: Short bread Biscuit (complimentary) Hours: Mon-Sun 12noon-9 pm. Restaurant closed 3pm5.30pm. Coffee served in pub lounge
Helix Cafe, Deli, Wine Bar (formerly Utopia) Coffee: Coffee Galleria Latte: $3.80 Espresso: $3.30 Go to Dish: All of them! Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-7:30 pm, Friday 10am-9pm, Sat 8:30 am-9pm, Sun 8:30 am6pm
Bangalow Museum & Tearoom Coffee: Blue Estate Byron Bay Latte: $4.00 Espresso: $ 3.50 Go to Dish: Coconut and Raspberry Slice Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-3pm
Food Works Coffee: Caffe Aurora Latte: $3.50 Espresso: $3.20 Hours: Mon-Sun 6.45 am-9pm
Coffee aficionados can sip their way around town at a dozen different places when Folk opens soon in the new Arts Complex in Station Street. Folk will serve Duke’s Espresso Coffee in an outdoor courtyard setting. The Zentveld family were the first to grow coffee in the immediate local area. A short drive to their attractively sited plantation in Broken Head Rd Newrybar is a pleasant thing to do. A full range of their products can be viewed and purchased Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Helen Johnston
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animal health and wellbeing
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY VITALITY VETCARE Vitality Vetcare is a unique veterinary service that provides integrative veterinary medicine with a holistic approach right here in Bangalow. Vet Megan Kearney is passionate about all creatures great and small and the practice treats cats and dogs through to herd animals, exotics, birds, snakes and other reptiles. Megan’s dream was to create a healing space where people and their animals are happy to walk through the doors, something that she has achieved beautifully with her specially designed vet practice. Caring for pets has changed a lot in recent years and Vitality Vetcare follows the low stress handling philosophies of Sofia Yin. By following these methods, visits to the vet are very much low stress, catering to even the most nervous of pets. Vitality Vetcare is offering Bangalow locals the opportunity to come and have a look behind the scenes to learn more about the practice with a family fun open day being held on Sunday, 29 November Dr Megan Kearney from 9am to 1pm to cake to celebrate! celebrate the 5th birthday of the practice. For the kids, there will be face painting, The open day will allow adults and their children the opportunity to get hands on a fairy story teller sharing stories about experience of a vet practice with weird animals and a virtual pet show. Pets and and wonderful x-rays, microscopes to their people will be able to participate in peer through and a table at which to the virtual pet show not by bringing in their practice your bandaging skills. There will pets on the day but rather emailing photos also be a friendly and inclusive mini dog and videos of their pet from home. Enter show, just for fun, and of course, birthday categories such as prettiest pet, pet most
like their owner and best trick. Please email your entry for the virtual pet show prior to the open day to info@vitalityvetcare.com.au. There will also be stalls and representation from local animal groups such as WIRES and the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers. Megan stresses that once again it’s tick time in the Northern Rivers and urges pet owners to check their pets on a daily basis for ticks. There are also a couple of new products that have recently come onto the market that protect pets against both fleas and ticks. One of these products is a once per month treatment, another provides three monthly protection. These products are seemingly very effective and well worth using. Contact the practice for more information. So bring your family (and perhaps your dog) along for a fun, informative day out and help Vitality Vetcare celebrate the five year milestone! Jo Tracey
gimme shelter Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) is getting closer to achieving what we have been working toward for the past 10 years, an animal shelter for the shire. The shelter for our homeless and abandoned dogs is in sight. We are close to taking the final step. CAWI needs volunteers and members to help for our dog adoption centre to go ahead. If you love dogs and can’t own one, here is the perfect opportunity to spend time with and care for the abused and abandoned dogs in our shire. We are looking for fit and healthy volunteers
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with previous experience with dogs to help out at the shelter. The work involved is feeding and exercising the dogs and general cleaning up of the different dog areas. Dogs have so much love to give and this can be a really rewarding experience. The hours will be from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm or 1pm - 4pm. If you can make a six month commitment to spend a few hours a week at our shelter, then please get in touch with Ailsa on 0458 461 935. For more information about CAWI visit cawi.org.au. Ailsa Inness
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The Confusion of Grief – Finding Hope Grief and loss are a normal part of life, but let’s face it; they can become a confusing and painful process to go through. Often we have lots of expectations about how we should manage it, or other people have their own ideas about how it should be done. The process is totally individual because we are all different. No two people will go through the same experiences, but often we find others giving advice on how it should or should not be done. There are lots of theories as well, and people like to say things like, “You have stages to go through,” but I think maybe and maybe not. One of the problems with grief is that some losses don’t matter as much as others, and some people don’t feel as intensely as others. We all have different experiences of life and our own personalities, so that will determine how loss can affect us. How much meaning one places on a particular loss will also affect the journey through the grief. When people lose someone close through tragic circumstances, of course the grief can be harder to bear. But grief is not just about death; it can be about anything that feels like a loss to an individual. So what are the other sorts of losses people grieve over? The end of a relationship for instance, can become a very complicated grief, because there are so many practical things to sort out, including childcare, home, possessions etc. Losing a job or retirement can be challenging. While people often look forward to retirement the huge change
in circumstances can be experienced as loss, so it is important to plan ahead for a meaningful transition into a new way of life. Losing one’s health can also be devastating, and provides a unique set of challenges for people at any age. This can affect others in the family as well, as they may also find themselves navigating different sets of losses and changes as their loved one tries to cope with the health condition. Loss of a pet is also like a death in the family, as animals do become a part of the family in lots of very special ways. There are lots of different symptoms such as shock and numbness, sadness, guilt, anger, loss of appetite, feeling withdrawn, confused or anxious. These are all normal feelings. They can be complicated by other losses, so that any new loss can be more painful than one might expect. So much for all the depressing stuff - how
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does one navigate all these challenges? We are all unique but there are some clues that can help people with the journey. First of all remember it is normal to feel lots of conflicting emotions in a short space of time. Take very good care of yourself, give yourself treats regularly, because grieving can be very hard emotional work, so we need to balance it out with some of the good stuff. Carry on with a normal routine if you can, but if it gets too hard, definitely take some time out. Eat well and remember to exercise! It does help the mood. Stay in touch with others, you could speak to a friend or loved one. Try not to judge yourself too harshly; that tends to make grief worse. And of course, if it is just too much, people do sometimes get professional help. Remember to take good care of yourself. Mary Guest, Psychologist and Grief Counsellor, Women’s Health & Wellbeing (www.maryguest.com.au)
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gardens of time past: ancient melanesia
Cultivated coconuts and taro
In the history of gardens and horticulture, Melanesia and Australia are much too often ignored. Yet, as these are very ancient societies, by-passing them is missing an important aspect of human horticultural knowledge. Archaeological evidence in Papua New
Guinea Highlands has shown evidence of agricultural field systems dating from 10,000 to 8000 years ago (Golson 1977). Domestication and systematic cultivation of plants such as yam, taro, sugar cane, sago, pandanus, breadfruit, nut trees amongst which the coconut and greens such as the mushroom plant (Rungia klossii) are well known. The Papuans have to this day a plant classification system based on plant kinship very similar to the Linnaean taxonomic system set up by Carl Linnaeus in 1735. The best known and most researched archaeological site is Kuk in the upper Wahgi Valley in Western Highland province. At this site there is evidence of planting, staking, and drainage works dating from 10,000 years ago. By 7000 years ago a network of island beds was created to allow the production of two main types of plants; the water loving ones would be in the ditches whilst the plant species requiring drier condition would be grown on the islands. Intensive banana cultivation is dated from that time. Two thousand years later a change in the drainage system occurred; the cultivated swamp was drained by ditches that crossed at 90 degrees, draining into larger channels. Some crops grown in Papua New Guinea were introduced probably through trade to South East Asia. Three thousand five hundred years ago Austronesians made their appearance on the coastal fringes and introduced domesticated animals such as pigs, chicken and dogs but also plants such as
new forms of taro and yam, Polynesian chestnut and mango amongst others. With the boom in European exploration from the 1400s and 1500s, crop introduction from one part of the world to another took a life of its own. Species from the Americas were exported to the Indonesian archipelago and from there introduced to West Papua via Moluccan traders. Plants such as tobacco, sweet potatoes, bixa and lima bean entered the island of New Guinea that way and, as with all good agricultural products, were taken with gusto by the native population. Where Australia is concerned, there is ample evidence of Australian aboriginal plant knowledge in bush food, medicinal plants and for other uses but archaeological evidence of agriculture in pre-European Australia is still to be found. That the landscape was managed in a systematic manner is a known and undisputed fact. That seeds were manually dispersed to help the promotion of some plants over others is also known. Perhaps as some scholars have said, the main problem is one of labelling. To try to relate to Australian aboriginal land management skills in a Eurasian context is missing the achievements of human settlement adaptation to the particularity of the Australian flora and fauna and climatic conditions. For further reading go on www. facebook.com/Interactive.landscapes where I have posted my reference sources. Patrick Regnault, Registered Horticulturist MAIH
Frisky fairies spotted in gardens Bottlebrush, Lemon-scented Backyard Buddies is a free program run Fairy-wren. Darwinia and Hakeas. by Australia’s Foundation for National Tips for encouraging fairyl Croweas, tea trees and Parks & Wildlife. Each month, you get a wrens into your garden: dwarf flowering gums are Backyard Buddies email (B-mail) with tips l The very best thing you some great insect-attracting to make your backyard inviting and safe for can do is to keep pet cats plants for fairy-wrens. inside or native animals. Superb Fairyl A birdbath placed near install an wrens feature in the October dense bushes will also entice outdoor B-mail. Sign up for B-mail and these pretty birds into the cat run. Superb Blue Wren download a free factsheet Cats sadly Photos by David Cook garden. They like the bath to about fairy-wrens at www. be close to bushes so they kill and backyardbuddies.net.au. eat many Australian fairy- have somewhere safe to quickly fly to if There are nine species of fairywrens, even if they’re well they see a predator. wrens found across Australia l Avoid planting lots of tall trees, fed and not hungry. that are currently partnering up l Plant dense bushes in surrounded by open spaces as this favours for the breeding season. NSW Red-backed Wren a corner of your garden to predatory and aggressive birds such as is home to five of the nine fairywren species. The most common wrens offer fairy-wrens protection from predators butcherbirds and noisy miners. These to look out for are the Superb Fairy-wren, and a safe place to nest. Some of their birds will chase fairy-wrens and other Felicity Harvey the Variegated Fairy-wren and the Splendid favourite protective plants include Lemon small birds away.
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what I’ve been reading A beautiful coming-of-age story set in a year of political turmoil in South Africa.
Harry Mac by Russell Eldridge
Just in case you’re wondering why the name is familiar, Russell Eldridge was, once upon a time, the editor of the Northern Star. Born and raised in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa he still sports a South African accent and is a founding member of the Byron Bay Writer’s Festival. Returning to his country of origin in this novel, Eldridge has written an engaging fictional coming of age story around the time that Nelson Mandela was on the run from the police and Verwoerd was campaigning for the presidency. The story is told through the eyes of young Tom whose father, Harry Mac, is the editor of a local Pietermaritzburg newspaper which frequently challenges the policies of the Verwoerd party. Harry Mac is regularly visited by his arch nemesis, The Kolonel, from the state police and warned about the articles he is printing. The nature of these visits is often retold over dinner at the family home with Harry Mac imitating the police commissioner’s mannerisms to the amusement of his family. But young Tom is sensitive to the seriousness of these discussions and when he overhears a neighbor discussing secret meetings with his father and possibly a plot to assassinate Verwoerd he becomes anxious about the safety of his father. His concerns are not unrealistic as this is a time when random searches are conducted at homes and citizens are locked up without reason or charge. The home of Harry Mac has had the attention of the police several times because Windsor, the son of their maid Essie, is on the run from the police. Tom’s best friend is Millie and she often wakes him at night and they wander up to the Spook House where they tell each other secrets. Tom is also good friends with Millie’s dad, Sol. He’s a philosopher and haunted by the loss of his Jewish family under the Nazi regime. Sol loves to sit on the verandah talking and philosophizing with Millie and Tom; he is also a person to whom Tom turns for advice. This is a story of numerous interesting characters (and I’ve only mentioned a few), each with their own story, each story slowly being revealed over the duration of the novel. The publisher has likened the story to Jasper Jones and To Kill a Mockingbird and, to be fair, this is not a farfetched claim. I was thoroughly engaged with the characters and the plot; the writing was terrific and I can highly recommend this book. Carolyn Adams – Bookworms & Papermites
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A New Look for the Bangalow Farmers’ Market Things are changing at Bangalow Farmers’ Market! On Saturday 14 November the new logo will be revealed, differentiating Bangalow Farmers’ Market from Byron Farmers’ Market. Whilst both markets remain under the one umbrella organization of local farmers, Bangalow will now have it’s own identifying logo. The winner of the competition to create the new logo, Tiki Rand of Knockrow, will be at the market with five friends to have a special breakfast prepared by Gavin Hughes from Byron@Byron, using local produce. Perhaps you’ve noticed another change at Saturday’s Bangalow market? The new manager, replacing Justin Telfer, is Kylie McGregor. She comes with an impressive list of accomplishments and will be responsible for the management of the Bangalow Farmers’ Market and will be the first point of contact for enquiries (info@byronfarmersmarket.com). With 25 years experience in journalism, from major newspapers to custom publishing, Kylie will be co-ordinating all marketing for both the Bangalow and Byron Bay markets. This involves updating the website, promotions through publications such as the Book of Bangalow and ensuring that the two logos look cohesive but distinctive on bags and in advertising material. Kylie has a long association with Bangalow, having been a regular visitor to the area since she was a child, to see family at Newrybar. “I love it,” Kylie said. “The people are fantastic and there’s a lovely community/village
New Farmers’ Market manager, Kylie McGregor
atmosphere here.” Kylie’s husband, Tom Carey, has been appointed on-site manager for the Byron Farmers’ Market, and comes from a lifetime of farming. Together Tom and Kylie run a passionfruit orchard at The Channon and have been selling their produce at farmers’ markets for
about five years. They will not be selling at Byron or Bangalow markets as they will have their hands full with on-site managing, but they certainly understand farming, the ethos of the farmers’ markets and interaction with customers. Come down to the markets on Saturday and say hello! Judy Baker
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town talk with his owner, author Gillian Wills, for the launch on Thursday, 8 October of Elvis and Me. The audience listened enthralled as Gillian, sympathetically interviewed by local author Jesse Blackadder, spoke of her adoption of this neglected, but still proud, equine and why she decided to turn her amazing experience into a book. Paula Todd Photo: Lyn McCarthy
Packing down Bangalow Junior Rugby Coach Paul De Fina and Club President Dave Phillips were both recently awarded Life Membership of the Bangalow Rugby Club in recognition of the time and effort put into Rugby. Both Paul and David have been coaching Bangalow Junior Rugby for the past 10 seasons and have trained boys from as young as Under 7 years through to First grade and for some onto representative rugby. Paul and Dave join Tony Heeson, the Club’s founder, as the Club’s only life members. Di Martin Photo: Christina de Water Photography
A book launch with a difference Elvis, the 16.2 hand thoroughbred exracehorse, was in town
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Premiers Award for Environmental Innovation
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Shuttle bus starts; Bowlo Family Fun Day; Museum exhibition continues
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BPA meeting
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Railway Wonderland ends
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Car rally
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Bangalow Show; Landcare stall
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Bangalow Show
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Bangalow market
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Aria awards
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The Drowsy Chaperone
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The Drowsy Chaperone; Red Cross Xmas street stall
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Vitality Vetcare Open Day HB deadlines: 18(ads) 23(copy)
Will and Jess Brook, pictured, display the awards presented to well-known local business Brookfarm on 15 October. The award recipient is chosen for exemplary leadership, vision and innovation demonstrating a particular determination in overcoming obstacles to deliver outstanding outcomes. Brookfarm, which has made sustainability the cornerstone of its farm and bakehouse operations, produces gourmet macadamia products for local and export markets. Remy Tancred
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