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Sacred Earth Funerals Sacred Earth Funerals in Coraki is the most beautiful funeral home in Australia. Sacred Earth serves the endof-life needs of people of the Far North Coast NSW with tender funerals, vigils and personalised ceremony. Sacred Earth exists to reclaim traditional and gentle death-care practices. They offer affordable fixed price and unique bespoke funerals. Holistic funeral directors and end-of-life consultants Mimi and Greg empower our community in all end-of-life preparation. They also provide home funerals, a death doula companion service, and facilitate grief and memorial ceremonies with continuity of care. Grieving concerns us all. Sacred Earth is dedicated to supporting our community to heal and integrate loss. Call anytime on 1300 585 778 or see their website or Facebook. Sacred Earth Funerals, embracing all that comes with the ending of life. Tel: 1300 585 778 E: hello@sacredearthfunerals.com.au www.SacredEarthFunerals.com.au
Do you need a mediator to help you become friends with your digital device? If your answer is ‘Yes’ then read on... Mark at My Geek Mate has helped many local people overcome their fear and distrust of their digital technology. These people now have a healthy relationship with their device. Learn to use your device for what you need and want – without fear! Whether it's a smartphone, tablet, laptop or a sentient AI, Mark can help you out. My Geek Mate is proud to be an official Network Partner of the Australian Government’s ‘Be Connected’ offering digital literacy workshops. Please note: My Geek Mate is not a computer repair shop – no repair, maintenance or sales. www.mygeekmate.com.au 0431 122 057
Wallace and Co Locally owned and steeped in family history, Wallace and Co is situated right in the heart of River Street, Ballina. Offering good old-fashioned customer service and expert advice, they specialise in men's and ladies' clothing and footwear fit by their expert staff. They put an emphasis on providing quality products and brands sought after the world over, including Birkenstock, Dr Martens, Skechers, RM Williams and Crocs. While it is not always easy to find good quality men’s clothing, you are spoilt for choice at Wallace’s. Shop the biggest range of Linen and Bamboo clothing from Industrie, Kingston Grange, Gazman and Blazer, as well as famous Australian brands like Akubra Hats and RM Williams clothing and boots. Open seven days for your shopping convenience or shop online. 109 River Street, Ballina 6686 2081 | Wallaces.com.au
Byron Community College Meet Your Maker Curious creator, and inventor of sustainable art and objects. Meet Zac Conway, born and raised in the Shire and creating under the label Byron Bound for the past decade. Zac blends engineering, design, art and science to create sustainable and unique objects that push our thinking forward to a sustainable future. As an alternative jeweller, Zac pioneered wooden ring design many years ago, and to date has crafted over 3,000 rings for weddings in 35+ countries, creating an industry from recycled wood shavings of our local exotic timbers, donating five per cent of all proceeds to conservation. Zac specialises in repairs, unique projects and made-toorder objects, using recycled precious metals, leather, timber, and BioComposite materials, and he offers mentoring services to help makers become thriving creatives. Instagram @byron_bound byronbound.com.au zac.conway@byronbound.com.au
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Wanting to upskill, learn a new hobby and meet some new people? Byron Community College’s new Term 2 program is now available. Choose from over 120 general courses across Language, Cooking, Wellbeing, Business, Computers, Writing, Music, Handcrafts, Drawing & Sustainable Living. The ever-popular Backyard Food Production returns in April. This course provides students with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience at the College’s purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site at Mullumbimby Community Gardens. Look out too for some exciting new courses such as Power Pinterest, Sushi for Beginners, Welding for Women, Lino Block Printing and Painting Landscapes with Acrylics to name a few. It’s never too late to learn. Enrol online today at www.byroncollege.org.au or call 6684 3374
Sweetness Skulls and Light In order to be reborn, one must first die; In a flaming fiery hell, no less… Then, you may spread your broad powerful wings and launch forth. Leaving the space that seemed like your ending, You are again, anew and free. Miraculous is equally as possible as calamitous; And you are capable of managing both, along with everything in between. It behoves you to remember that. The Phoenix is the symbol of strength, resilience and persistence… Until the end is the beginning. In need of a talisman, anyone? Sweetness Skulls and Light Shop 7, No 4 Jonson Street Cavanbah Arcade Byron Bay
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