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Mullum market
Healthy & Active Online
Enjoy great local artisans, massage, good food and coffee at Mullumbimby Community Market this Saturday from 8am until 2pm on the corner of Stuart and Myocum Streets, Mullumbimby. You can also enjoy Dead Set who are playing live. We love your dogs, but they can’t come inside the market.
Are you 60 years or over and looking to get fit and active? NSW Health’s free program could be perfect for you! All you need is internet access, a computer or tablet and some space to exercise. Sign up today at www. activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au
First Fleeters
BeHealthy Online
The Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters are meeting on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 11.30am. There will be a talk on First Fleeter, Mary Williams, and some fun mystery games. Visitors are very welcome. Contact Roddy Jordan on 6687 5339 to attend.
Join BeHealthy Online: A short free online course developed by NSW Health. Gain confidence using video conferencing programs (eg Zoom), finding reliable health information and exercise programs online, and accessing telehealth services. Contact Robyn 6620 7517 or robyn.newson@ health.nsw.gov.au. Register by 15 Jan.
Mullumbimby Food Box
Muslim prayer
Food Box will close on the 17 December and reopen on the 21 January.
Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.
BB Cancer Support The Byron Bay General Cancer Support Group welcomes new participants. Contact Ken 0411 233 755 kenconnell46@gmail.com or David on 0428 187 025 david@davidyoung.com.au
The Hub Baptist Church The Community Space will be closed from 23 December until 13 January.
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.
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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre 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. 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 Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts). Women’s Support and Counselling: Friday 1–3pm, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Free Phone Counselling: Call 0415 322 064 10am–2pm. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details. Volunteer Hub referral service: Call 66856807. Byron Community Pantry: free food box delivery to locals who are financially or physically unable to shop. Call/text your order to 0482 787 552. For more info call 66856807 or visit www.byroncentre.com.au
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.
Alateen meeting 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
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.
Drug support groups 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.
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.
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Drug law reform – big budget savings for NSW The Take Control campaign for what they say are safer and saner drug laws, believes the NSW government’s trial of issuing fines for minor drug possession, will help ease the massive burden that our failing drug laws place on the courts and The NSW government will trial health system. issuing fines for minor drug Take Control spokespossession. Photo cannascribe.com person and CEO of the Ted Noffs Foundation, Matt isn’t really about chasing the Noffs, has congratulated the monsters, but it’s effective in government on running the reducing the burden on the important trial to reduce the system and on the taxpayer.’ criminal sanctioning of drug New drug law trials users and support them to seek treatment. are police-led ‘Many of those who will Mr Noffs says the NSW get caught for drug possesgovernment is ensuring that sion will be poor,’ says Mr trials of new drug laws are Noffs. police-led. ‘The wealthier drug users ‘This is the right are unlikely to be caught. approach. Police are on the They live in suburbs like frontlines carrying out the Vaucluse, they have lawyers and accountants. So this trial messy work of arresting drug 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.
Feel Good Friday A free weekly group for women to access support and relax. Feel Good Fridays happen every Friday from 1 till 3pm at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street (behind the tennis courts in the recreational grounds). Just drop-in, no bookings or commitment necessary. For any further information and any questions just let me know by calling the Byron Community Centre on 6685 6807.
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.
Fun for seniors Ballina Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running social activities for anyone over 65. Tuesdays: one-on-one technology help and playing cards and boardgames. Wednesdays: gentle exercise – ‘Ageless Grace’ and ‘Move to Heal’, writing group, meditation and book club. Cost of $2 includes morning tea. Thursdays in February will see the start of the elders drumming circle for $5. COVID Safe guidelines will be followed. For further information contact Kristen on 0419 679 719.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges. 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 available.
Technology help 65+ Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running technology help sessions for over 65’s on Tuesday mornings. A volunteer works one-on-one to assist seniors to learn how to better use their devices – mobile phones, tablets and laptops. These 25min sessions are free of charge, but we would appreciate any donations for the service provided. Bookings are essential. To make a booking, or for information contact Kristen on 0419 679 719. We follow
users who are underprivileged and in desperate need of treatment.’ While the trial is a positive step forward to reducing drug use in NSW, Mr Noffs encouraged the government to drop fines altogether rather than jailing the poor for fines they cannot pay. ‘If fines remain in place, they should be means-tested based on what a person earns,’ says Mr Noffs. ‘If a poor person is fined for drug possession there’s no point chasing the money.
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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 meets at Black Rocks Sports field on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8.30am during daylight savings time. Any enquires ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606 376.
BV Scrabble Club Brunswick Valley Scrabble Club is resumed play on Tuesday 10 November from 1 till 4pm at the Ocean Shores Tavern. Contact Barbara: 0479 183 183.
Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.
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Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch wish to collate the names of ex-service members who have served overseas in combat/ peace keeping roles in conflicts including Korea and post Vietnam, including Somalio, Namibia, Timor Leste (East) Timor, Bouganville, Iraq & Afghanistan. Ex-service members and their families from the Byron Shire area who wish to be included in this list, and on a planned honour board, should send their details to Jim Rogers. Phone 0412679870 or email jimrog48@gmail.com.
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.
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Practice public speaking and develop leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment, at the Mullum Magic Toastmasters Club. New members and guests welcome. It is held every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday, from 7 till 9pm at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, 55 Dalley Street Mullumbimby. Contact Ashni on 0439 843 657 for more information, or just turn up.
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However, the city banker caught with cocaine should absolutely be fined and taken to court for not paying. Wouldn’t that be common sense? ‘We’ve struggled under harmful and ineffective drug laws for decades, and completely failed to reduce the harm drugs cause in our communities. With this trial, our drug laws are beginning to make more sense as the government takes control of the situation.’
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