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Heritage House – history and food, a perfect combination
BALLINA
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
EVERY MONDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA
Ballina
Story & photo Eve Jeffery Sitting under the vast verandah of the Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe, it is easy to be carried back in time by the cool breeze and grassy surrounds of this Bangalow landmark. For 20 years the Bangalow Historical Society Inc has overseen the Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe. President of the Bangalow Historical Society, Trisha Bleakley, says that she really enjoys engaging with the community and being part of a team that are custodians of Bangalow History. ‘It’s a quiet and beautiful setting next to the parklands – we offer a friendly and welcoming service, good food and access to Bangalow History.’ The large eating area, both indoors and out, make it a perfect combination of great food and history for both patrons and staff. ‘We want the community to see Heritage House as their own, a place they can be proud of and to recommend it to friends and family. A place of welcome to visitors from near and far.’ Next month the venue is having a fundraiser. ‘Bringing the past into the present’ is one of the functions of the Bangalow Historical Society and its museum and cafe. The popular community facility is set to broaden its appeal by hosting temporary art exhibitions; creating opportunities for local emerging artists to gain exposure for their work. The committee is seeking sponsors to donate $100 to buy doors; which will be configured in various combinations around the museum and on which will hang artwork.
Dine in and take away
FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259
www.wharfbarballina.com.au
BANGALOW
Bowlo Kitchen
Family friendly, tradies’ local, restaurant quality, Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, local produce, massive kids’ space, welcoming staff, Open Wed–Fri 12–2.30pm & 5–8.30pm; and CovidSafe. Sat 12–8.30pm; Sun 12–7pm.
The Bowlo, Bangalow 6687 2741
Bangalow Historical Society Inc president Trisha Bleakley says she enjoys engaging with the community and being part of a team that are custodians of Bangalow History.
Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.
Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo
BYRON BAY A number of doors have already been sponsored but more are needed for the first exhibition, to be held December 11–12, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. These opening events are COVID Safe and tickets will cost $20, to provide much needed funds for the museum. This will include a drink on arrival, and other refreshments will be on sale. The first exhibition is Terry Bleakley’s Emotional Landscapes – a series of acrylic mounts that celebrate the beauty and permanence of the landscape by inserting images of people – taken from 70-yearold home movie footage – into Terry’s contemporary landscape photography. Q Tickets are available from Heritage House by calling 66872183, or go to bangalowhistorical@bigpond.com or by contacting the museum on Facebook Messenger. The Bangalow Historical Society are looking for volunteers who would like to be involved with Heritage House either in the museum or the cafe.
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Open Thursday – Sunday 5 – 10pm Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com
Chupacabra
Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.
This is food made with love, all produce sourced locally. Eat in or take out. Margaritas and tacos all night long! Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly, totally GF menu. Suffolk Park DINNER 5pm – 9pm 6685 3059 WED – SAT www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron
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Farmers and the whims of weather Federal farmer Sue Mangan was just one of many whose property was hit by massive hail on the weekend. Sue lost broad beans and wombok during the storms. Sue says that although hail has caused significant damage to their vegetable crops only a few times before, the threat is always there, and when it does happen the outcome can be one of devastation. ‘What doesn’t get pulverised on the day may well succumb to shock and damage by the end of the week. The result is the same – pick up the hoe and the seedling trays and start planting like crazy to try and reduce the time gap between what might have been, and the next harvest’. Sue says these events are going to become more commonplace and for farmers who grow in open fields, there is a limit to what can be done to mitigate the threat. ‘There’s a time for disbelief, frustration and then grief, but then there’s time for making a fresh start, making a ton of kimchi and planning for future harvests.’
St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
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Indian Restaurant Now taking bookings for Christmas & end of year parties Takeaway and delivery Open Tuesday till Sunday 4.30 – 8.30pm
8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel
02 6680 3352 Instagram @billis.indian
Hail that fell at Sue Mangan’s farm.
Happy Hour $6 LOFT LAGER $6 LOFT WINE $10 APEROL SPRITZ $14 MARGARITA Open every day 4pm till Late 4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 0266809183
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