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Fire appeal
Mullum Market
We need your support! The Uniting Church op shop on the corner of Dalley St and Whain St Mullumbimby will donate ALL their takings on Saturday 16 November to the Rappville/ Casino area to help with rebuilding after the devastating recent fires. New clothing, jeans (only $3), household goods and plants. Open 8.30am till 12.30 Saturday. Accepting ash donations.
Mullumbimby Community Market is on this Saturday from 8am until 2pm, Cnr of Stuart and Myocum Streets Mullumbimby. Great local artisans, massage, good food and coffee. Tim Stokes playing live. We love your dogs – but they can’t come inside the market.
Garden Club The next meeting of the Ocean Shores & District Garden Club is on Monday, 18 November at 1.30pm at The Hub church hall, next to Target in Ocean Shores. Alison from Brunswick Valley Landcare will be speaking about the wonderful work her organisation has been doing recently and answering questions. New members welcome. Phone Claire 6680 3707 for more info.
View Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will be holding their next luncheon meeting at Brunswick Bowling Club on Thursday, 14 November, commencing at 10.30am. The guest speaker will be Donna Lavety; her topic Aged Care in Your Home. Apologies to Margaret 0412 246 310.
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The next meeting of the Hastings Point/ Tweed Coast PROBUS Club will be on 19 November at 10.30am at Tricare Retirement Community Hastings Pt. The main speaker will be Rod Preston who returns to tell us more about Australia’s fascinating history. His topic is Pigeons, Spies and Secrets. Visitors welcome. Enquiries: Jean 6670 4072.
The Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters’ next meeting, and Christmas celebrations, will be held on Sunday 24 November at the Cherry Street Bowls Club, Ballina at 11.15am. Our guest speaker will be Sue King and all visitors are welcome. If you wish to attend please contact Karla on 6688 4306 or rojokarla1788@gmail.com.
Suffolk Park Prog Assoc
Byron Bay Library
Volunteer Hub
The Suffolk Park Progress Association will be holding its AGM on Tuesday, 19 November at 7pm at the Suffolk Park Community Hall. All welcome to the meeting, which will be followed by refreshments.
A free finance seminar will be presented by the Department of Human Services, on aged care fees and charges. This seminar will provide valuable information about entry into different levels of aged care, the fees and charges, options for your former home and how aged care impacts on your pension. Bookings essential – Ph. 6685 8540. Thursday, 21 November 10.30am.
Byron Community Centre and Byron Shire Volunteer Hub are open for all your volunteering needs. Call 6685 680, email volunteers@ byroncentre.com.au, Or on the web – www.byroncentre.com.au/volunteers.
Prostate Cancer Support The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on Monday, 18 November 10am until 12noon at Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive. As this is the final meeting for the year a Christmas luncheon will follow at the Wollongbar Tavern. We invite men who have had, or are newly diagnosed, to join with this active prostate cancer support group meetings held on the third Monday of each month – partners or carers are most welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences – Enq phone Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.
Main Arm RRA The Main Arm Rural Residents Association (MARRA) will hold an Annual General Meeting on Monday, 25 November at 5.30pm at the Main Arm Store, followed by a General Meeting. The AGM will elect MARRA officials for the next year. All Main Arm, Upper Main Arm, and The Pocket residents are welcome to contribute, or come and hear about issues that are important to our community. Call Duncan, 6684 5440.
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The Return and Earn recycling machine in Mullum will provide the option to donate your recycling dollars to the Mullum Hospital Auxiliary between 26 August and 24 November. The recycling machine gives the option to donate to not-for-profits and select Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary who raise funds to support the Byron Central Hospital.
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Volunteers sought
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.
Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing more than 100 community organisations. Info: 6621 7397
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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 Wednesday 10–12noon at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details.
Repair Cafe 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.
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.
Respite Service
Emerge Australia
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. Gateway 6621 7397.
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/.
Bridge club
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.
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.
Over-60s fun activities 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
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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/.
Indonesian Conversation Klub Ngobrol, Indonesian conversation club to practise Indonesian and learn about Indonesian culture. Meets third Friday of the month, 5.30–7.30pm, Byron Services Club. Ph 0405 463 663.
Mantras Pralad and The Chants are inviting you to join them to chant mantras. Every third Sunday of the month 6.30–8pm at The Yellow Church, 9 Myocum St, Mullumbimby. Enq 07 5590 7746.
Orchid Society Byron Bay District Orchid Society will meet on Sunday, 17 November at 2.00pm at the Uniting Church hall, in Brunswick Heads. We start at 1.30 with a cuppa, cake and chat as we check out our mini show. Come and meet likeminded people and learn more about your orchids.
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Beach. From 12noon to 1pm, enjoy a delicious free BBQ, and be in the draw to win one of four excellent prizes. It’s good fun. Phone Udo 0413 173 786, Veda 6685 7991, or Miles 0403 206 190.
Byron Hospital Aux The Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary is holding its Christmas Garage Sale on Saturday, 23 November at 105 Beech Dr, Suffolk Park, commencing at 8.00am. Garage sale goodies plus homemade Christmas cakes, puddings, jams, pickles and plants. All proceeds go to Byron Central Hospital.
U3A U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 19 November 10am–12noon, Uniting Church Hall,Brunswick Heads.Local SES and Red Cross will advise what we need to do in case of an emergency. Visitors welcome. Ring 6685 1732. U3A Ballina/Byron Gerti will present the life and music of Verdi at 10am on Tuesday, 19 November, in the RSL meeting room Mullumbimby. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Breast Cancer Support
The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day is on Sunday, 17 November from 9am to 12noon. Meeting in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. We plant in the sand dunes from Clarkes Beach to Main
The Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street from 12.30pm–2.30pm, Wednesday 20 November. More info on Facebook: Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay, or call 0431 207 453.
Permaculture Byron
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Permaculture Byron Bay meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Marvell Hall 7.30pm. Ph 0427 862 902
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.
Cryptic Crossword Club Any cryptic crossword tragics out there – beginners or advanced. If you’d like to share your obsession with others and get together once a week at Marvell Hall as part of the new seniors’ activities, please ring Christine 0407 857 991. As a team we might be able to conquer DA!
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.
Community Chanting House of Bliss Kirtan: fortnightly Fridays chant, dance, meditate from 2 March to 23 November 2018. From 6:30 till 9pm. St Martin’s Anglican Parish Hall, Mullumbimby. E:houseofblisskirtan@gmail.com
Hawai’ian Hula Hawai’ian Hula (not to be confused with hula-hooping) is being practised by Byron Bay Hula troupe Mana Aloha. Join the beginners’ class to try dipping your toes in the ocean of hula. No experience necessary, all welcome to join. Mana Aloha respectfully share this cultural art with the encouragement and blessing of their Hawai’ian teachers. Class info + bookings: www. facebook.com/ByronBayHula, email alohalilith22@gmail.com or call 0417 633 080.
Fun Croquet BlackRocks Sports Field Come and join for a social game, beginners and visitors welcome Games starts 8.30am (daylight savings time) Tuesday and 8.30am (daylight savings time) Thursday $5 per game. Enquires 0413 335941
Bruns tennis Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 4–6pm. $7, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108. Coaching available.
Free youth DJ class Free Friday night beats and DJ workshops for young people 10–24 from 5 till 7pm at One Vision Studios, 4/10 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay.
Play and sing playgroup Meet at The Hub Baptist Church Ocean Shores (next to Target) 69.30 am-11.30am Fridays druing school term. For families with children 0-5 years. More info facebook or ph. Katie 0438 531 011.
Prostate Cancer Support The first meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group for 2019 will be held on Monday February 18th 10am until 12 noon – Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. There will be no Guest Speaker, this will be a time for sharing stories of personal Prostate Cancer journeys – We invite men who have had or are newly diagnosed to join this active prostate cancer support group at these meetings held on the third Monday of each month – partners or carers are most welcome to attend – This is a great opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences. Enquiries phone Gordon (02) 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.
Hearing Voices Group Our first Hearing Voices Peer Support Group starts 6/9/19 in Mullumbimby. Anyone with present or past experience of voice hearing (or visions) is welcome. Offer your experience, gain support, knowledge and explore meaning in a safe accepting space. Every first Friday of the month. Info call 6687 1111.
End of life choices Exit International is a voluntary euthanasia group that meets quarterly. Meetings are held at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit Members. Further information on our website www.exitinternational.net or phone Local Coordinator Elaine 0421 796 713.
Overeaters Anonymous Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? Brunswick Heads Uniting Church Fridays 5–6pm corner Fingal/Byron St. www.oaqld.org
Australian Shareholders Association ASA meets every third Tuesday at 10am at Ballina Surf Life Saving Club. To learn about shares and investing. For networking. Guest presenters discussing news and current trends in the market. Any questions 6686 4144 or www.australianshareholders.com.au.
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