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Mullet Throwing
Shedding Open Day
The Ocean Shores Australia Day (OSAD) World Championship Mullet Throwing competition is on again, all age categories, including preschoolers. There will be prizes, a free sausage sizzle, a giant lamington, and an Aussie sing-along with Rainer, Morris and Co. The fun for all starts at 3pm Sunday 26, with the ambassador arriving at 3.15pm. Come to Ocean Shores Public School at the northern end of Shara Boulevarde. Enquires 0431 477 445.
Are you are interested in carpentry, building, tiny houses, pallet furniture and sustainability? Join us for our free open day of workshops, demos and fun at the Shedding Community Workshop, Sunday, February 2, 10am till 3pm at 91 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Food and drink available. Everyone welcome (dogs too) at this family friendly event. Drop in anytime.
Landcare
U3A discussion group
Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
U3A audiovisual small discussion group. Thursday 10am-12pm. Further info Beverly 0474 943 601.
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Probus club
Seniors program
Ocean Shores Mother Baby Drop In mornings start again January 23. They take place every Thursday at 9.30am at the Ocean Shores Community Space, Shop 2 (next to Target), Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Morning tea. Make friends and get information. Enquiries 0431 477 445.
The next meeting of Hastings Point, Tweed Coast Probus club will be at Tricare, Tweed Coast Rd, on Tuesday,18 February at 10 am. Speaker, Scott Jones, on a natural solutions for households to divert everyday food waste away from landfill. Enquiries: Jean 02 6670 4072.
Mullum CWA
The Richmond-Tweed Family History Society meetings will take place at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, 2–4pm on the first Saturday in each month. The first meeting is 1 February, with speaker Jane Griffin on My First Family Member in Australia.
The Byron Community Centre (BCC) Tuesdays Seniors Programs will start again on January 14. This includes seniors drumming with Gareth Jones at 10.30am in the Byron Theatre, morning tea at 11.30am in the courtyard, seniors chair yoga at 12 noon in the Cavanbah room at the BCC. Other programs will start in the near future. For more information phone: 6685 6807 or email: seniors@ byroncentre.com.au
Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising in the past year. Mullumbimby CWA has sent funds to Baradine CWA to help keep their drought pantry and shop voucher system going. The drought aid program has helped 400 people in the district, which is in severe drought. Four students from Mullumbimby High School received education grants from the Far North Coast Group of CWA in December. Mullumbimby CWA is in recess until February 12. For information, phone secretary Jenny on 0427 847 282.
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Fun Croquet Come and join for a social game of croquet at the Black Rocks sports field, beginners and visitors welcome. Games starts 8.30am Tuesday and Thursday. $5 per game. Enquires: 0413 335941.
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Neighbourhood Centre
Drug support groups
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.
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 call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.
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1. Send back nobleman – cold, repulsive person (5) 4. 501 tightly controlled southern regions (9) 9. Sting Guinness, the wise guy (5,4) 10. Urgent message for a rope (5) 11. Foreigner, former lover about the ears (6) 12. Single cruise ship? It must be a joke! (3,5) 14. Decaying twins’ teeth – just five percentages (10) 16. Back top-class state – or a continent (4) 19. Commando unit, hot band (4) 20. Prison camp with a little man – he grew up in a cave! (10) 22. Unhappily enter age of an adolescent (8) 23. Gazed earnestly around the bend, and discharged (6) 26. A duck for Buttrose, they say (5) 27. MNU is the exception to the rule (3,3,3) 28. Greek tragedian in the European Union: farewell to the middle of the month! (9) 29. Carrie a child , two directions (5)
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The Summer Federal Exchange is on Saturday, February 1 from 10am at Federal Park Playground. This is an all-weather, family-friendly, cash-free community event. Bring along any garden fruit, vege, herbs, cuttings, seeds, eggs, bulbs etc to swap and share. See FB group The Federal Exchange for details or email: thefederalexchange@gmail.com.
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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.
Support after suicide
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.
StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www. standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14. If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.
Alateen meeting
Breast Cancer Support
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
The Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay gets together from at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street, next to the tennis courts, from 12.30pm–2.30pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. More info on Facebook: Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay, or call 0431 207 453.
Respite Service
ACA 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.
Rainbow Dragons 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.
Library fun Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Wednesday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Momday, 10am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.
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.
Labyrinth Walk Walk the Labyrinth at Byron Bay Uniting Church 1st Sunday of the month between 2.30 and 4pm. Introductory talk at 2pm. Info: Lauall Greer 0438 608 776.
Toastmasters 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 Shona 0457356567 or Bronte 0451567996.
First Fleeters The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday, January 26 at the Cherry Street Bowling Club, Ballina at 11.15am. This will be a short meeting followed by a fun trivia quiz organised by Margaret Soward. Contact Karla on 6688 4306 or email: rojokarla1788@gmail.com.
Food Box Food Box will re-open on January 23 to restock for the beginning of term 1.
Social sporting groups 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; Ukulele 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. Byron Bay Croquet at Croquet Club next to the Scout Hall at the Byron Rec Grounds every Monday at 3.30pm. Ring 0477 972 535. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club at Black Rocks Sportfield. Beginners and visitors welcome. Game starts 9.30am Tuesday and 2pm Thursday. $5 per game.Enquiries 0413 335 941.
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit members. More information on www.exitinternational. net or phone Elaine 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.
Language exchange Byron language exchange club runs every 2nd Friday from 6pm at Club Byron (Bowlo). Practise other languages or help someone with your English! Find us on Facebook. Contact byronbaylanguages@gmail.com.
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 is open Wednesday to Friday 10am till 3pm. Enjoy home style cooking, fresh baked scones and more. Monthly meeting 1st Monday of each month at Heritage House Bangalow 6687 2183.
Meditation Dzogchen meditation and study group 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby CWA Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www.wisdom. yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.
Soap Aid saving lives Soap Aid is a not-for-profit organisation recycling and sending critically needed soap to communities facing major hygiene challenges. Please drop in your partly used household or holiday rental soap for recycling to Kim at Raine & Horne, 39 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay. Call 0499 839 566. Small and large quantities welcome. https://soapaid.org.
byronbaymeditationcollective.com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Yoga Nidra every Wednesday 1pm at the Bamboo Yoga School behind The Health Lodge 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Call Matt 0430 008 293. Integral Zen meditation Tuesdays 6–7.30pm at the Pura Vida Wellness Centre, 14a Park St. Brunswick Heads. By donation. Contact Erik 0418 337 508. Free guided meditation Mullumbimby every Friday from 12-1pm at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Contact Paul: 0401 926 090 or email: paulebibby@gmail.com. Group Mediation: Tuesdays 11.30am at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell st, Byron Bay. Everybody welcome. Donations appreciated. Gnostic Soceiety Byron. 0412 020 234.
Seniors computer club 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 Lynne on 0428 665 948.
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 Prue Harrington 0420 316 610. 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 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.
CWA Bangalow 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.
Baby massage At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411 985 557
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