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IN GOOD COMPANY AT BYRON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Looking to explore a new hobby, upskill or even a full career change, all while meeting and learning with like-minded people? Byron Community College brings people together through their range of courses in art, languages, crafts, wellbeing, photography, writing, music, dance and performance or business.
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Why not learn with a friend and save? Enrol together, in person, or via phone and save 25%. Some upcoming courses to choose from are Basket Weaving, Mosaic, Crochet, Social Media Marketing, Improve your Gut Health, Herbal Lotions and Potions and Printing on Fabric Using Block Prints and Stamps.
So take the plunge this year and pursue that hobby or career you’ve always dreamed of. It’s never too late to learn.
‘One of the best things about studying at the College is the people I’ve met.’
For more information visit byroncollege.org.au or call them on 6684 3374.
RELIABLE, FAMILY OWNED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS With electricity prices rising, it is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Aussies to switch to solar power. Hardy Electrical & Solar are a family-owned and operated business, and are experts in residential and commercial solar energy systems. Delivering high quality service, at reasonable prices, throughout southeast QLD & northern NSW, they pride themselves on providing FXVWRPHUV ZLWK SUHPLXP FRVW HƪHFWLYH HQHUJ\ solutions, with excellent customer service. Focusing more on the customer and high-quality FUDIWVPDQVKLS UDWKHU WKDQ SURƬW WKH WHDP DW Hardy Electrical & Solar are an easy choice for anyone looking to save on their electricity bill and lower their carbon footprint. They will even provide you with the information to determine whether solar energy is indeed the best option for you.
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FACIALIST TO THE STARS HiFu is an alternative to injectables; it’s the new buzz in beauty and Kirsty of Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa is not only a HiFu specialist, but also a Facialist to the Stars, working at the Logies on the Gold Coast and more, helping many locals and Australian celebrities like Kerry Armstrong enhance their beauty naturally. ‘Every woman or man aged 30 plus should try it’ says Kirsty, ‘with no toxins, no downtime, instant lift, and improved skin tone and texture, HiFu can be done as a quick 15 minute lip enhancement to add volume or reduce lines, or as a longer 2 hour complete face and neck rejuvenation. Price starts at $125.
NEW LOCATION TO RETURN & EARN FOR YOUR DRINK CONTAINERS Located at De-Havilland Crescent, the TOMRA reverse vending centre provides the Ballina community with a convenient bottle & can return point as part of the NSW Return & Earn scheme.
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KOOL KIDS MULLUMBIMBY Last Saturday Kool Kids Mullumbimby opened their doors to the local Mullumbimby and surrounding communities, welcoming families to a morning of free exciting activities and entertainment. This family-owned childcare centre focuses on inspiring the imaginations of their children with innovative, leading-edge, play-based learning programs. Their interactive program is unique to Kool Kids centres, and at last Saturday’s community event, they were able to give visiting families an exciting and rare Kool Kids experience. In addition to their curriculum, ILR reading program and activities such as yoga and music lessons, Kool Kids Mullumbimby is building a community vegetable garden and teaching the children about sustainability by growing, cooking and eating their own food. With the centre new to the area, Kool Kids is proud to call Mullumbimby their home. 36 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby 6684 0963
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