Community at work 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.
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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.
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.
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,
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,
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1. Vulture or jackal, top lawyer – nemesis! (9) 6. Womaniser’s big balls (5) 9. Picture of one wise man (5) 10. Beef is effective at abattoirs (9) 11. Higher policy revealed – but it’s hard to decipher (12) 13. Ecologically sound part of golf links (5) 14. Support the worker, useful in court! (8) 17. Abandoned woman – no drama? (8) 19. Scandinavian vegetable (5) 23. Comic event around badger’s burrow – one even harder to work out than 11! (7,5) 25. Light rings about unknown quantity, 99 or perhaps 300 million years ago (9) 26. A labyrinth – surprise! (5) 27. Rest period for small cardinal (5) 28. A thousand present projection for learning (9)
1. He looks for value in the rubbish (9) 6. Sweetheart (5) 9. Picture, replica (5) 10. Slaughterhouses (9) 11. Ancient Egyptian writing (12) 13. Inexperienced, unripe (5) 14. Tennis stroke (8) 17. Marooned victim (8) 19. Root vegetable (5) 23. Archaeological find that led to Linear B (7,5) 25. Geological age some 300 millions years old (9) 26. Surprise, astonish (5) 27. Enchantment (5) 28. Learning, information (9)
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1. Trivial insult (6) 2. Doctors’ group for leisure travel substitutes energy for order – it’s for love not money! (10) 3. We’re told the setter noticed something really ugly (7) 4. Storm about the doctor – want to bet? (6) 5. Come back to harvest fruit (8) 6. Sound of cattle – a thousand, sir, back! Actually it’s pretty safe (3,4) 7. Five, um ... variable, extremely (4) 8. Echoes of tears over old money (8) 12. Hot, also hot up with close combat Last week’s solution N225 (4-2-4) O R L O P B I B L E P A E A E T 15. Loses temper over church rider – E X C A L I B U R E that’s the spirit! (8) N V Y T R 16. Suss out smell, right for doctor’s S U R F I N G T H E N records (8) E A S R I R A T C A T 18. Salamander’s confused; lax tool (7) S P I V A S M N O Y 20. Keen about the donkey? Have a M O O D I N D I G O drink! (7) E N L I A D E L I C A T E S 21. Two hundred in outback, after E E I A A S small cement rendering job (6) D I T T O P E T R I 22. Rent in a river? Cut it out! (6) I R N E E S 24. Nothing in beer for liliaceous plant (4) T R E A S U R E D T
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B E X V A C E T C C H A A N G S E
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Drug support groups
No-interest loans 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.
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
Library fun
Seniors computer club
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.
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.
Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms. For more information phone Gloria on 0428 845 339.
Toastmasters
Op shops
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–Friday 10am–3pm. Corner Ashton & Deacon Streets Bangalow. Available for event hire
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.
Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Mullumbimby Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.15pm, Saturday 9am–12.15pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day
On The Horizon
Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. We invite men who have had or are newly diagnosed to join. Meetings held third Monday of each month. Partners or carers welcome. Enquiries Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.
will be held on May 10 at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit Members. Information available at www.exitinternational.net or phone Elaine 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.
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Grief support
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The Good Grief Group meets every Monday 6–7.30pm upstairs at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. This is a safe place for people to share their grief and bereavement.
Program providing people on low income assistance with electricity and natural gas bills. Phone Kristin at Byron Community Centre 6685 6807.
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.
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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 Wednesday 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www.crystalmeth.org.au.
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CWA Mullum Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meets Wednesday 11 April at 10am at the CWA Rooms, corner of Mullumbimbi and Gordon Streets. Bring a plate. Info: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675.
Prostate Cancer Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday 16 April, 10am till 12 noon at Alstonville
Budgeting Support 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.
Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club. Play resumes Saturday, January 6.
netdaily.net.au Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am–3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am–2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon– Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.
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 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.
ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267. Epstein. Visitors very welcome. Apologies to Maureen on 0408 294 973.
FREE kids’ activities
The next meeting of the Ocean Shores & District Garden Club is on Monday 16 April at 1.30pm at The Hub Church next to Target. Don from Byron Biochar will be talking about Biochar and Wood Vinegar, a local 100 per cent natural bio-stimulant for plants. Phone Claire on 6680 3707 for more info.
Byron Bay Library has two fun and free activities for kids these school holidays. Tuesday 17 April at 10.30am it is Story Time with local children’s author Zanni Louise featuring her new series of books aimed at kids aged 5+ Tiggy and the magic paintbrush. Friday 27 April at 10.30am is is time to create your pet rock. They are low-maintenance and cute to boot. Suited to kids 4+. Book in early by calling 6685 8540.
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Seniors’ free tech training
End-of-life choices
The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day is on Sunday 15 April, 9am till 12noon. Meet in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. Inquiries to Udo 0413 173 786, Veda 6685 7991 or Miles 0403 206 190
Byron Bay Library is offering FREE technology training for seniors starting in April 2018. All are aimed at absolute beginners and are run by a professional trainer. Places are limited – book by calling 6685 8540.
Exit International is a voluntary euthanasia group. The next meeting
Ballina Photography Club
Calling artists!
The Ballina Photography Club Thursday 12 April, 6.30pm at the Kentwell Centre, corner Moon Street and Bangalow Road. Subject: black and white photos. New members welcome. Enquiries, Jean on 0478 296 242.
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. Ocean Shores Country Club Art Competition/Exhibition. Artists: get your paintbrushes out and start painting. Gala Opening and presentation to winning artist Thursday 17 May, 6.30pm at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Three categories: Acrylics/Oils, Watercolour, and Drawing/Pastel will be judged. Entry forms are available online www. oceanshorescc.com.au. Entries must be received by 4 May – no late entries accepted. Contact Marilyn 6680 4907.
Lets Go Surfing Lets Go Surfing are offering a free surfing lesson for people 55 years and older. The first lesson in Byron Wednesday 11 April, 9.30–10.30am. All equipment is provided. Contact Lets Go Surfing on 6680 9443 or email info@letsgosurfing.com.au.
$500 GRANTS APRIL 2018 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 Saturday 31 MARCH 2018.
A $300 grant for March was awarded to
Mullum Junior Rugby League Club
to replace training equipment lost in the floods. 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
OS District Garden Club
BB Hospital Auxiliary Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary meeting Monday 16 April at Byron Central Hospital, 54 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale at 1pm. Members are encouraged to attend and new members are very welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.
Acoustic journey Join Pralad and The Chants on an acoustic journey, chanting beautiful mantras, Sunday 15 April at The Yellow Church, 9 Myokum St, Mullumbimby 6.30–8pm. Every third Sunday of the month. Enquiries (07) 5590 7746.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Kingdom Trilogy. James Cowan has written a work that brings to life the intensity of rich inner experiences. Thursday 12 April, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell Street East, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
BV VIEW Club Next luncheon meeting of the Brunswick Valley VIEW Club is on Thursday, April 12 at Mullumbimby Services Club. Speaker is Joanne Peterson, former Personal Assistant to The Beatles manager Brian
Byron Harmony Day Callout for performers, stallholders and volunteers. Byron Harmony Day is moving to Mullum this year for the first time and we are calling out to all Mullum and Byron locals to get involved. Book a stall, perform, hold workshops or volunteer to help coordinate. Come and join us every Friday 11am at Byron YAC to help plan this amazing festival. Call 0405 463 663.
Choir St. Paul’s spirituality centre choir 7 pm Thursday, 12 April, 14 Kingsley Street Byron Bay. Greg: 0412 660 742. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.
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