Community at work Wednesday, September 26 6:30-8:30pm At the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby PRESENTS
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This month’s discussion:
OUR AUSTRALIA: ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE COMMON GOOD
Brunswick Valley U3A U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 25 September. Annual luncheon at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Starts 12 noon. Ring 6685 1732.
Speakers
Shen Narayanasamy
U3A Ballina/Byron
Lawyer, advocate, and GetUp’s Human Rights Campaign Director
Maryann Smith will present a session Art in Music 25 September at 10am in the RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Tim Hollo Exec. Director of the Greens Institute. Entry - Suggested donation - $10 Delicious, healthy Court House meals available from 5.30pm ngarainstitute.org.au Ngara Institute
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Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Kingdom Trilogy. James Cowan invites us
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Byron Sophia
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On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY
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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.
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Cryptic Clues
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1. Sandals etc required for children’s building near the seaside (10) 5. Warriors – ones surrounding politician (4) 10. Bird and a nut holding a lollipop kernel! (7) 11. Cop second release (7) 12. Secure staff compere (9) 13. Chi Minh, rent back the bar (5) 14. Because evil church ... (5) 15. ...mars stain on Scottish lake...(9) 17. ...finding a mean state. A drink? Good! (9) 20. Makes less severe Australian-English emergency services (5) 21. Nothing working for the former president (5) 23. Electronic communication? Speak, man – suffer! (5,4) 25. Lodgers snare back workers (7) 26. See pong? Awful – produce a device to keep it away! (4,3) 27. A rational river, they say (4) 28. 25 rig new design – it’s dry but refreshing! (10)
1. Child’s erection on the beach (10) 5. Zulu warriors (4) 10. Sea bird with a very big beak (7) 11. Canadian policeman (7) 12. Television compere (9) 13. Inn, public house (5) 14. From then till now (5) 15. Malice, unpleasantness (9) 17. Calculating means and medians (9) 20. Relaxes, makes comfortable (5) 21. American president following LBJ (5) 23. Spoken messages via iphone (5,4) 25. Lodgers, renters (7) 26. Gadget for avoiding odours (4,3) 27. Rational, not mad (4) 28. Dry and refreshing, especially of the skin (10)
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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.
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-yearolds 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
to listen to what once was a troubadour’s presentation, mirroring a time of cultured and religious blossoming. Thursday 20 September, 1.30–3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Maternal–child microbiome Breastfeeding Support Group: Ocean Shores Monday 24 September 9.30am at the Baptist Hub, Rajah Road (next to Target). We will be talking about the Maternal–Child Microbiome. Research is confirming the unique complex relationship between a breastfeeding mother and baby. All welcome. Cuppa provided. Please bring food suitable for you and your children. Australian Breastfeeding Association Byron Ballina Coast ABA Group. Enquiries 0431 477 445.
Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Contact John Power 0403 905 543.
Library of stuff The Mullumbimby Library of stuff has recently gained funding and is looking for founding members to kick-start its tool and resource library, with the aim of sharing resources amongst the community. Like a book library but for tools and much more! A Library of Stuff Creation Information session with light lunch provided is being held on Sunday 23 September at the Mullum Community Garden 11am–1pm. libraryofstuffmullumbimby@gmail.com.
Women who love books New book group, Women Who Love Books Too Much, starting in August in Mullumbimby. Enquiries ph 0430 175 923 or thejuicyyears.blogspot.com.
Craft show The Quota Club of Brunswick Valley will be holding their annual Spring Craft Show on Saturday September 22 between 9am and 2pm at St Martin’s Anglican Church Hall, Stuart St, Mullumbimby. Contact Betty 6684 2056 or Jeanie 0439 733 763.
PFLAG
Friends of Libraries Byron Shire will hold their next meeting 19 September at 10am in the Arakwal Room at the Byron Bay Library. Meetings held the third
PFLAG – Parents, Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays Northern Rivers has relaunched with new energy. Email enquiries@pflag-nr.org, find them on Facebook or call 0467 382 010 for more information.
Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people. Ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au.
Carers’ support
Repair Cafe
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.
Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.
Rainbow Dragons
Over-60s fun activities
Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ gmail.com.
Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10.30–11.30 am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, 11.30 Morning tea in the Cavenbah room, 12.00–1.00 Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukelele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings, further information seniors@byroncommuntycentre.com. or call 6685 6807. Fridays at Marvell Hall play mahjong, canasta, 500 etc and enjoy a cuppa at 1.30–5pm. Marvell Street East, Byron Bay. Enqs: Nancy 0498 480 373
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.
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.
Mullum Women’s Shed Mullumbimby Women’s Shed Thursday 10am–2pm at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens. All women welcome, by donation. Contact FB page: mullumbimbywomensshed or Christina 0403 191 119.
Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8.30am–12 noon and first Thursday of the month 9am–11am: food bank. Last Wednesday each month 10-11am: playtime. 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 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–1pm, Sun closed.
Potters & Sculptors
Budgeting Support
CWA Bangalow
Bangalow: Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club on Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Mullumbimby : Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday 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; Ukelele 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.
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.
Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
Choose from 50 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community
Meeting of the Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday 23 September at the Cherry Street Bowling Club, Ballina, at 11.30am.
Friends of Libraries
Social sporting groups
Volunteer hub
First Fleeters
Archetypal Meditation Wednesday 19 September 2–3pm and Spirit Song Sunday 23 September at 5pm. St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street,
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.
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.
Wednesday of each month. The AGM this year will be held on Wednesday 17 October. All are welcome. www. byronbayfol.com
St Paul’s spirituality
Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au.
ACA
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Library fun
Breast Cancer Support Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12pm–2pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Family and friends welcome. Phone Ingrid 0431 207 453.
Mullum tennis The Tuesday ladies’ group of the Riverside Tennis Club meets every Tuesday at 9.30am at the courts next to Heritage Park. New players very welcome; ring Barbara on 6684 8058.
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.
Landcare Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.
Bosom Buddies Ballina Bosom Buddies Support Group meets the third Thursday each month 10am–12pm at the Ballina Kentwell Community Centre. Contact Julie 0499 550 757 or Karen 0439 438 576 for further information.
Muslim Prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.
Emerge Australia Emerge Australia Inc is a not-for-profit charity supporting those with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information see the Emerge Australia Website at http://emerge.org.au/.
Homeschool teens Get together with other teens and their families for regular meet-ups and activities in and around Byron Shire homeschooling families. For more information join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/ byronbayteenhomeschool/.
Toy Library The Byron Shire Toy Library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am–12 noon, at the Children’s Centre, Coogera Cct, Suffolk Park. Come and see the large range of preschoolers toys available for loan.
Stress relief Free support service led by qualified practitioner. Join this small group to bring more flow and relaxation into your life. Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm in Mullumbimby. To register phone 0401 660 073.
Timebanking
Grief support
Timebanking can help you build a network of support within your community through sharing skills. For more: Northern Rivers Community Gateway 6621 7397.
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.
Volunteers sought
Permaculture Byron
Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing more than 100 community organisations. Info: 6621 7397
Permaculture Byron Bay meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Marvell Hall 7.30pm. Ph 0427 862 90.
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