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Mullum Market
OS Garden Club
Your local Mullumbimby Community Market is on this Saturday from 8am till 2pm on the corner of Myokum and Stuart Streets in the grounds of the Mullumbimby Museum. Plants, gifts, clothing, good food and coffee available. Come down and support your local community market. No dogs please.
The Ocean Shores Garden Club is meeting on Monday, 21 September at 1.30pm at the Hub hall next to Target. Our speaker is Sami from Ocean Shores Food Culture. Phone Claire 6680 3707 for info. Visitors very welcome.
Kids holiday activities Visit Byron Bay Library to collect a Take and Make experience to do at home between September 28–October 29. We have weaving, create a comic book, and bee happy gardens kits available; one per person, first come, first served. Also in the library – become informed through our bee museum display!
AGM for RichmondTweed Family History The AGM for the Richmond-Tweed Family History Society will be held on the 3 October at the Players Theatre, Ballina at 2pm. To meet COVID-19 rules could those people intending to attend please notify Secretary Kerrie at either 6628 1324 or secretaryrtfhs1@yahoo. com.au.
Ride for Palestine Byron friends of Palestine members Gareth Smith (78) and Maxine Caron (79) will ride 40kms from Byron Bay to Mullumbimby and return on Sunday, September 20. The Big Ride for Palestine is an annual international event which raises funds for Palestinians suffering from the Israeli apartheid occupation. Donations can be made at: https://bigrideaus2020. raisely.com/.
Fire ready? The Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Get Ready Weekend for bushfires is next weekend. Everyone is encouraged to use the Get Ready Weekend to prepare for bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards. For more information check out the RFS website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.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.
Guided relaxation 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.
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.
switching to an online format. On 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.
Craft and Social Group
Lismore playgroup
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.
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.
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.
Big Scrub Rainforest Day Join the fiery discussions to celebrate Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2020. COVID-19 means the 22nd annual event for Big Scrub Landcare is
Art grants Applications for the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) 2021 are now open for regional NSW not for profit organisations and local collectives.
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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.
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 including: Drumming and Chair Yoga, Tuesdays. Volunteer Hub: Volunteer referral service. Byron Community Pantry Food Delivery: Locals who are
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.
Seniors program 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
Croquet is on 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. or information ring our Club Captains Pat on 0427976436 or Jean on 0431606376.
Social activities Ballina 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.
Family History Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc is located at the Marie Hart Library, next to the Maritime Museum, Ballina. Opening Times are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10am till 4pm. Closed Public Holidays and on the first Saturday of the month for Society general meetings. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club – add in: For information ring our Club Captains Pat on 0427976436 or Jean on 0431606376.
Lennox Lions Club prepares for annual charity golf day Ross Kendall This year the John Mitchell annual charity golf day, which attracts up to 110 players, will be raising funds for Orange Sky Australia. ‘This year has been a very hard year for our fundraising efforts, but the need for our help is always there so we are proceeding with our golf day regardless,’ organiser John Bryant said. ‘Our major event this year is aimed at providing urgent funds for the Orange Sky Australia operation, which helps
Golfers prepare to tee-off at last year’s John Mitchell charity golf day. Photo supplied give some sense of dignity to the homeless through their mobile laundry and bathing facilities,’ he said. ‘We had decided on
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helping this organisation before the current pandemic crisis, but now the task is even more urgent’. The event will be a
four-person Ambrose and is set down for Sunday 4 October, with a 12 noon tee-off. Players can come as a team or individually. Bookings via the Byron Bay Golf Club Pro Shop. ‘This event will be run with deference to COVID-19 protocols, which won’t impact on the enjoyment of the day. You are promised a fun day boosted by some great prizes to be won. But you will also be supporting our selected beneficiary,’ John said. For any enquiries call Gerard on 0419708676.
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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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.
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.
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1. Back massage – way to explode! (5) 4. Lodged, presumably after being hung and drawn (9) 9. Plan for a pornographic etching (9) 10. Military dining hall, unknown and untidy (5) 11. Led out French – is the most senior (6) 12. Kick the effeminate – it’s a place to toughen up! (4,4) 14. Go in, force open – that’s initiative (10) 16. 1 across – a hairstyle perhaps (4) 19. Small child with English betting shop (4) 20. Six grand in a state of the art of finding your way (10) 22. Cruise a bird in a chopper (8) 23. Mental torpor – it sounds like a Buddhist monument! (6) 26. Bookmaker with fossil fuel – loot! (5) 27. Weep at a role – rip it to bits (4,5) 28. Opt for speaking – it’s about the franchise (9) 29. No time for happenings – not odds (5)
1. Explode, break out (5) 4. Cut into four pieces (9) 9. Technical chart (9) 10. Untidy, blurred (5) 11. Most senior (6) 12. Institution to toughen up recruits (4,4) 14. Business, initiative (10) 16. Explosion, pop (4) 19. Betting shop (4) 20. Orientation, usually for shipping (10) 22. Small axe, hatchet (8) 23. Coma, state of numbness (6) 26. Impair, ruin (5) 27. Dismember, pill to nits (4,5) 28. To do with the franchise (9) 29. Bet to double your money (5)
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