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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.
Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au
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End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. The next meeting will be held on 9 November. For more information phone Elaine: 07 5580 8215.
U3A Ballina/Byron David Shaw will present an art appreciation session on 31 October at 10am in the RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Fifty Acres Fifty Acres are celebrating their new presence in Byron Bay by hosting a Good Humans of Byron networking event, Wednesday 22 November. Get involved at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ join-us-to-celebrate-the-good-peopleof-byron-tickets-38257502219.
Mullum Auxiliary Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary’s next meeting will be held at Byron Central Hospital, Wednesday 1 November at 10am. New members welcome. Enquiries 6684 2449.
Youth workshops Youth empowerment workshops. Mullum S.E.E.D. and Luminous Youth invite families to join two different workshops aimed at empowering our youth with valuable life skills. These will
Social sporting groups Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058.
Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at 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.
Grief loss bereavement Free support service. Carl Moore, registered psychologist. By appointment grief.loss.bereavement.byron@gmail.com 0401081713.
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. Phone 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 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 Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday from 12 - 4.30pm, and Tuesday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm. Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Available for event hire be held at Mullumbimby Community Gardens on Friday 27 October, 4pm–5.30pm and Monday 30 October, 4pm–5.30pm. Bookings essential, limited places. Visit www.luminousyouth.com.
Breastfeeding support ABA Mothers’ support group meeting at Ocean Shores on Monday 30 October, 9.30–11.30am at The Hub Baptist Church, Rajah Road. Babies’ Day Out Morning Tea. Conversation Point: Breastfeeding challenges, allergies, diet, tongue tie etc. Enquiries 0431 477 445.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Great Truths in Ancient Legends. The Labours of Herakles. Presented by Sean and Rachelle Whyte, Byron Bay Gnostic Society. Thursday 26 October, 1-3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Vinnie’s Byron Vinnie’s Byron Bay annual linen, lace and collectables sale begins on Monday 6 November, Marvell St shop, and continues while stocks last. Enq Jan 5611 0001.
Ballina Camera Club Next meeting will be held Thursday, 26 October, commencing at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road. New members welcome. Enquiries Jean 6686 0462.
Housie volunteers Make new friends this summer. Volunteers needed for Bruns Housie season in 2017/18 by end of October. Sign up at http://bit.ly/2cINRKa or contact the Bruns Housie Facebook page or call 0409 059 118.
Camphor gold Brunswick Valley Landcare is providing a camphor laurel as a timber resource
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and welcome all groups and visitors. Phone 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.
essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.
Budgeting Support
U3A discussion group
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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.
Contact Improvisation Saturdays in Mullumbimby 10-12noon at St Martins, Church Hall, Stuart St Mullumbimby. All level of dancers welcome. Enq. 0402 059 564
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. For more information phone Elaine 0755808215
Toastmasters
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.
Bush School
Meditation
Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School, Email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com, Web: www.brunsbushschool.com.au 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.
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.
No-interest loans
Social Table Tennis
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
South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 2pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.
field day on Friday 27 October in Eureka, 12.30–4.30pm. Bookings Bella Allen 6684 7113, Bela_allen@yahoo.com.
Bangalow Historical Soc
Library fun
Author talk Anna Middleton on her autobiography and in conversation with Candi Baker, Friday 27 October, Bangalow Heritage House, $10. Bookings essential at wwwbyronbayfol.com or at Bangalow Newsagency on 6687 1396.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.
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.
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.
Junior chess club
Bruns tennis
AGM, Heritage House, from 5.30pm on Monday 13 November. Members and non-members welcome and all committee positions will be declared vacant. We have already received new nominations for 2018. We are looking for new fresh ideas. Call 6687 2183.
$500 GRANTS OCT 2017 The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering
MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Profit organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. These grants will be offered every month. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by Tuesday 31 Oct 2017. Because the quality of the September grant applications was so high The lions Club awarded three grants as follows: $380: Mullum Ocean Shore Breastfeeding Association: Ardo Calypso pump $400: Brunswick Surf Life saving Club: Training Board for Nippers $500: Main Arm Public Scool: Water Bottle Filling Station Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required.
Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011 Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707
Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
Quota Club
Men’s Groups Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.
Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419.
Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy. com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm8.45pm. 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.
Craft group
Lions Club Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd
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. Patchwork and quilting on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.
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1. Building on Bennelong Point in Sydney (5,5) 6. Burden, responsibility (4) 9. One ignorant or contemptuous of the arts (10) 10. Australia’s domestic spy agency (1,1,1,1) 12. Place devoid of the arts (8,6) 14. City in northern Syria (6) 15. Newcomer, outsider (8) 17. The region below Earth, according to the Greeks – Hades (8) 19. Pair, link (6) 22. Period of recovery following the Dark Ages (3,11) 24. Finished, complete (4) 25. Pretentiously cultured, in a kitsch sort of way (4-6) 26. Satisfy, glut (4) 27. Crosses, joins or meets (10)
DOWN 1. Circles rider – Interjection: my mistake! (4) 2. Record single remedy for the selfindulgent type (7) 3. Old playwright demonstrates passion, heart (12) 4. Cads lose their heads to playful animals (6) 5. Underwear found in just one backstreet (8) 7. Gents, for example; messy, but kept for an emergency (4,3) 8. Brief command for fast food (5,5) 11. Play usual games, or find a huge reptile (12) 13. Tips rain to upset divisions (10) 16. Indonesian raises us with stimulating mantra (8) 18. About the English Celt – mad, choose again (2-5) 20. Raise hat if 99 and peaceful (7) 21. Drink around the pig pen – it’s just a fashion! (1,5) 23. Farewells for the extras (4)
DOWN 1. Exclamation of surprise and regret (4) 2. Gourmet, one addicted to pleasure (7) 3. Ancient Greek playwright of comedy and satire (12) 4. Amphibious mammals (6) 5. Items of underwear for men (8) 7. Money set aside for a special purpose (4,3) 8. Type of café or cook producing fast food (5,5) 11. Gigantic dinosaur (12) 13. Divisions, barriers (10) 16. Inhabitant of an island in Indonesia (8) 18. Choose again for public office (2-5) 20. The largest ocean (7) 21. A fashion, a mode of living (1,5) 23. Sundries in cricket (4) Last week’s solution N201 F I S H N E T E N G L I S H
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