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The Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) will meet on Wednesday, 9 September at 10am at the CWA Rooms. The Land Cookery competition will be held at the same time. Entries must be in by 9am for judging. For information contact secretary Jenny on 0427 847 282 or email johnandjen6@gmail.com.
Free lunch-time Yoga Nidra community class at Brunswick Heads, every Thursday 12.30–1pm (Wheel of Life Studio). This is a guided deep relaxation practice done from a lying position commonly referred to as a ‘yogic sleep’ where the body and mind have complete rest. This practice is great for busy minds and tired or sore bodies, and it promotes rejuvenation, healing, and calming of the nervous system. No experience required, just turn up. Contact Matt on 0430 008 293 or hello@sravan.com.au.
BPA AGM The Bangalow Progress Association AGM, scheduled for 16 September, has been deferred until further notice.
AGM Liberation Larder Liberation Larder 2020 Annual General Meeting to be held at Fletcher St Kitchen, Byron Community Centre on 24 September from 2pm. All financial members are invited to attend. Nominations for vacant board of management positions are welcome and must be received by 17 September.
Black Summer volunteers Feedback from emergency services volunteers, staff, and their families involved in the Black Summer fires is being sought. Two forums will be held online. 17 September: Emergency services volunteers and staff who were part of the 2019–2020
bushfire response are needed to help develop support services to improve the mental fitness and wellbeing of first responders. 24 September: The partners and family members of emergency services personnel who were part of the 2019–2020 bushfire response are needed to help develop support services. Register online: www.fortemaustralia.org.au.
Craft and Social Group We are back! The Uniting Craft and Social Group is meeting again at the Uniting Church, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay, on Mondays from 9.30am until the afternoon. Bring whatever craft you enjoy doing, and whatever you need to do it. Come and learn something different, or enjoy company for a while. COVID-19 restrictions apply. A small cost is incurred. Bring your own food and cup, plus tea and coffee. A Patchwork Group meets on Monday evenings from 6 till 9pm. Phone Tilly pm 6685 5985 or Trish on 6685 6546.
bunches of flowers etc and swap with others for something you could use. Even if you have nothing to swap, just come along, have a chat, and go home with some booty! No money changes hands – everything is free.
BV VIEW Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will have a friendship morning tea on September 17 at 10am. The venue is the Summerland Farm, 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville. Numbers are limited, so book in with Pauline Bullard on 0431 262 082 to avoid disappointment.
BHS AGM Bangalow Historical Society (BHS) AGM is on Tuesday, 6 September at 9.30am at Heritage House Cnr Deacon & Ashton Street Bangalow. All members welcome. Contact president Trisha Bleakley on 6687 2183 or bangalowhistorical@bigpond.com for more information, membership or volunteering.
Clunes produce swap
Big Scrub Rainforest Day
Clunes Park sat 12 September, 9am till 12noon. Bring along anything garden related – excess fruit and veggies, flower and vegetable seedlings, seeds, herbs, bulbs, pots, garden tools,
Join the fiery discussions to celebrate Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2020. COVID-19 means the 22nd annual event for Big Scrub Landcare is switching to an online format. On
Network on 1800 700 600 or visit opan.com.au. The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) are Australia’s leading advocates for older Australians receiving aged care. OPAN is a free, confidential and independent service.
clothing. Donations can be dropped to the op shop at 17 Grevillia Street, in the Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay between 9.30am and 4.30pm, seven days a week. If you need someone to collect your donations call 0457 192 225 to arrange.
Sunday 20 September you can be part of exploring this year’s topical theme ‘Saving our Rainforests from Fire’. Two panel discussions facilitated by well-known ABC journalists Kerry O’Brien and Mick O’Regan. All updates including registration details for this free online event are published at www.bigscrubrainforest.org.
Lismore playgroup Books & Butterflies is a free weekly supported playgroup for children aged 2–5 years old, and their parents and carers. It’s running on Monday 7 September from 10.30am–12pm in Lismore and bookings are essential. For more information and to book your place, call Northern Rivers Community Gateway on 6621 7397.
Art grants Applications for the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) 2021 are now open for regional NSW not for profit organisations and local collectives.
Funding is available to support regional NSW community arts and cultural development through grants of up to $5,000, for projects including arts activities as part of community festivals or events, performances, exhibitions, workshops and other local arts initiatives. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 29 September. Applicants are required to speak with Arts Northern Rivers staff prior to submitting applications. The staff can be reached by phoning 02 6621 4433 or emailing info@artsnorthernrivers.com.au.
Community Visitors Scheme The Community Visitors Scheme is an empowering free service that connects volunteer visitors to senior citizens living in their own homes and in residential care. If you are a senior citizen who feels isolated and would like to safely connect to someone, call Northern Rivers Community Gateway on 6621 7397.
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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, 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.
Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills. Listening Space: free counselling. Staying Home, Leaving Violence program. Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program. Financial Counselling: outreach available Thursdays & Fridays Financial Counselling: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts. Information, referral and advocacy. To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.
Support after suicide 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.
Byron Community Centre Programs include Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10–12.30pm (book in at breakfast). Women’s Support and Counselling: Fridays 1–3pm in the Community Cabin. Free Phone Counselling for Byron Residents: Call 0415 322 064, 10am–2pm. Wet Weather Shelter: as required. Seniors Computer Club: Fridays 9–11am, Community Cabin. Seniors Activities
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including: Drumming and Chair Yoga, Tuesdays. Volunteer Hub: Volunteer referral service. Byron Community Pantry Food Delivery: Locals who are physically or financially unable to shop can phone 0482 787 552. For further information on all activities, phone 6685 6807 or visit www.byroncentre. com.au.
The Byron Community Centre Seniors Programs have started again. These include: Tuesdays Seniors Drumming with Gareth Jones. Session 1 at 10.30am and session 2 at 1.30pm in the Byron Theatre, Seniors Chair Yoga at 12.00noon; Wednesdays Choir and Ukulele; and Thursdays Studio 55 Drama for Seniors. For more information visit www.byroncentre.com.au
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Heritage House will be opening its cafe from Wednesday, 7 October. Opening hours 10–2.30pm Wednesday to Friday at Heritage House Cnr Deacon & Ashton Street, Bangalow. Memberships and volunteer enquiries welcome, contact president Trisha Bleakley on 6687 2183 or bangalowhistorical@ bigpond.com.
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.
Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free 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.
Writing workshops, meditation and Ageless Grace (seated exercise for body and brain) are being held on Wednesday mornings at the Ballina Hockey Club, Bentinck Street, Ballina. Anyone over 65 can participate. Cost $2 includes morning tea. 9am: Meditation/ Ageless Grace (alternating); 10.45am: Learn how to write a story, life history etc. In line with COVID restrictions social distancing and sanitising will be observed. Bookings essential, phone Kristen: 0419 679719.
Computers for seniors Byron Bay Community Centre will be running a computer club for seniors at the Community Cabin in Carlyle St on Fridays, 8.30 till 10.30am. Contact the Byron Community Centre on 02 6685 6807, email: beconnected@byroncentre.com. au or go to https://beconnected. esafety.gov.au.
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Byron Bay Croquet Club has resumed play with COVID-19 awareness. Play days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, or by arrangement. Enquiries from new players welcome. Free lessons. Call Max for more information 0431 906 536. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club has resumed at The Black Rocks Sports Fields (end of Overall Drive) Pottsville. We commence play at 9.30am, Tuesday and 9am Thursday. Please arrive 15 minutes before play starts. Call Jenny on 0413 335 941.
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.
COVID info: aged care
Donations please
For information, or support, regarding aged care issues you can call the Older Person’s Advocacy
The Global Ripple op shop are looking for donations of furniture, home wares, electrical goods, manchester, and
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Alcoholics Anonymous All AA meetings are now available online, via a Zoom or Skype platform. For more information call 0401 945 671, 1800 423 431, or 1300 222 222. Find out more from Lonnie at ww.aa.org.au.
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Free exercise group Join Byron Bay’s free exercise networking group. It is open for all business people. Meet at Clarkes Beach Park carpark every Friday morning at 7.30am to walk or run the lighthouse loop. For more information call Sharon on 0400 609 916.
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 Catherine 0435 228 443.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteer Hub The Byron Community Centre Volunteer Hub is open weekdays at the Byron Community Centre. If you would like to volunteer in the local area fill out a volunteer application form on our website www.byroncentre.com. au or, contact us by phone 66856807 or email volunteers@byroncentre. com.au.
Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.
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1. Chart predicting rain or fine (7,3) 7. Lifting device (4) 9. Journalist (8) 10. Pierce, with spear or lance (6) 11. Swimmer, washer (6) 13. Power tool for cutting (8) 14. Disastrous information (8,4) 17. Defective playing disc (6,6) 20. Poisonous flowering shrub (8) 21. Interment (6) 22. 21 shillings of old money (6) 23. Female servant (8) 25. Heavy metal (4) 26. Tickles, teases (10)
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