Community at Work Bringing back trains
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Through The Rubble
7. BRUNSWICK HEADS VISITOR CENTRE Proudly supporting local artists.This time with Oral Roberts designed notebooks, cards and prints. Monday to Friday 9.30am–4.30pm Saturday and Sunday 10am–2pm 02 6685 1002 info@brunswickheads.org.au
The story of Gaza told through film. Through The Rubble is a captivating cinematic series giving life to Palestinian voices, their history and human stories of resilience and hope. This thought-provoking film will shed light on how we came to current events, including Q & A. Delicious vegan cultural cuisine, with proceeds going to the Palestine Children’s Fund. Tickets $10. 6-9pm Eureka Hall, tonight, Wednesday November 15.
Free Community Dinner The Ballina Free Community Dinner is on again this year on December 25. Don’t be alone on Christmas Day, come and spend it with us. Dinner will be 12pm to 2pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church Ballina the corner of Norton and Burnet St. Monday Christmas Day. Join us for a delicious meal of chicken, ham, salads and desserts. For all info, contact Chris on 0431 630 900. No volunteers are required, thanks. This is an alcohol-free event.
Annual Intraceuticals Christmas Gift Pack & Treatment giveaway. Lucky door prizes, sample treatments and more. Thursday, November 23 4–6pm. For every $400 product purchase receive a free Treatment Voucher (value $165). 02 66851145 ozonebeautymedispa.com.au
SPPA AGM Suffolk Park Progress Association will be holding its AGM on Tuesday, November 21 at 7pm at the Suffolk Park Hall. Please come along to support your community association and have a friendly chat. Communications to sppa.secretary@ gmail.com.
Library Storytime Byron Bay Library Storytime Tuesday 10.30am during school terms. Babytime Wednesday 10.30am during school terms.
Peace Group concert
Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare’s next working bee will be Saturday, November 18 from 8 am until 12.30 pm, at Saltwater Creek. Meet at Mullumbimby Community Garden car park. Tasks will be to weed taro from the creek line, hand weed the drain and tree popping gßreen cestrun. Please wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants for sun protection and avoid scratches, a hat and gloves and bring water and some morning tea.
The North Coast Peace Group Remembering and Healing (RaH) is holding their annual fundraiser concert ‘Music for Peace’ on Sunday, November 19, 3pm at the Lismore Anglican St Andrew’s Church (10 Zadoc Street). An impressive lineup of regional musicians will perform: Luke Vassella with Pietro Fine, Imogen Wolf and Choir, Bob Dooley, Tilly Jones, Geraldine Loong, Harry Freeman, David Ellemor-Collins. No booking necessary. Suggested donation: $15+.
Christmas Garage Sale
Convict family history
The Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Christmas Garage Sale on Saturday, November 25 from 8am to 12noon at 105 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Amazing Christmas cakes, puddings, plants, craft and bric-a-brac. Come early to avoid disappointment. For further info contact Maureen on 6685 3162.
Anyone interested in their convict family history from any of the many fleets who journeyed here are very welcome to join our group. This includes spouses and friends of any descendants interested in history. We meet every two months and our next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 26 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 10.30am. If you are interested please contact Roddy Jordan on 6687 5339 or via email hollysbuddy1@bigpond.com.
BSCFL working bee
8. OZONE BEAUTY & MEDI SPA
Sunday, November 19 from 9am to 12noon. Meet in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. We plant in the sand dunes from Clarkes Beach to Main Beach. Enjoy a delicious free BBQ and be in the draw to win one of four excellent prizes. It’s good fun. Inquiries to Veda 6685 7991 or Miles 0403 206 190.
Dunecare Day The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day is on
Regular As Clockwork 9. PURA VIDA WELLNESS CENTRE Pura Vida Wellness Centre is an oasis of healing, providing a comprehensive range of therapies including colon hydrotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infrared sauna, massage, naturopathy, psychology, reiki, and more. 02 6685 0498 puravidawellness.com.au
10. TOM TOM THAI RESTAURANT Serving up traditional Thai food in the heart of Brunswick Heads using the freshest ingredients cooked by Thai V ivÃ] Ü Ãi «>ÃÃ Ã ÀiyiVÌi` Ì i `i V ÕÃ / > y>Û ÕÀÃ Ì iÞ VÀi>Ìi° 02 6685 1674
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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre
1286, check our website www.mdnc. org.au, or follow our socials @ mullumbimbyneighbourhoodcentre.
Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Friday 9.30am–4pm (closed 12.30–1.30pm for lunch). We offer a variety of services. Everyone is welcome. Call reception on 6684 1286. Some of our services include: Flood recovery support service: personalised, long-term support for those impacted by the floods. Community support: Food parcels, meals, showers, assistance with electricity bills. Work Development Orders. Listening Space: free counselling. Free yoga: every Tuesday 3–4pm. More Than A Meal: Free community lunch Tuesday–Friday from 1.30pm. Financial counselling Staying Home, Leaving Violence program. Information, referral, and advocacy. Gulganii affordable pantry shop: located at 3 Bridgland Lane. Orange Sky: Free laundry service Monday morning & Tuesday afternoons. To enquire about accessing any of these services call reception 6684
Byron Community The Byron Community Centre provides community services and programs including meals, advocacy and counselling for locals in need. Fletcher Street Cottage: A welcoming, safe and respectful space where people who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness can come to get practical relief opportunities, find connections and access broader support. Fletcher Street Cottage services are open Monday–Friday. Breakfast: Monday– Friday, 7am–9am. Showers and laundry: Monday–Friday, 7am–12pm. Office support: Monday–Friday, 9am–12pm. Support appointments: Individual support appointments with community workers or specialist services. For bookings please call 6685 6807. Fletcher Street Cottage, 18 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. More info: www. fletcherstreetcottage.com.au. Byron Community Cabin: Seniors Computer Club (school terms), 9–11am, Friday, Carlyle Steet. More info: www. byroncentre.com.au Phone: 6685 6807.
A bringing back our trains information evening will be held at 6pm, Thursday, November 16, at the Bangalow Bowling Club. Join Northern Rivers Railway (NRR) for an Information evening and fundraising launch. The event will focus on work underway to bring back our trains. Guest speakers will present their support and efforts to return trains to our railway corridor from Yelgun to Lismore. NRR will present information on the degradation study. Entry by donation, for information contact Lydia Kindred admin@ northernriversrail.com.au. Phone 0422 007 724.
Free cat desexing Byron Shire Council together with Pets for Life, RSPCA NSW, and NSW Government are offering free desexing for cats in the Byron Shire. Free desexing is being offered as part of the Keeping Cats Safe at Home project, which encourages responsible pet ownership by desexing, microchipping and keeping your cat safe at home. Visit Council’s website: www.byron.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Volunteer call out Support for New Mums Inc. a Northern NSW community program are recruiting volunteers in the Byron Shire. We offer a free-of-charge, home visiting program for mothers with babies. For more information email Deb: newmums8@gmail.com.
Friends of Libraries Friends of Libraries Byron Shire will host another book event in November. Suzanne Leal author, a Sydney-based writer and lawyer, will discuss her latest book The Watchful Wife chosen as Allen & Unwin’s lead title for July 2023. The Watchful Wife is the story of Ellen Wells, a young woman raised by severe parents in a punitive and authoritarian church. Unfolding is a story of crime and the criminal justice system. Lone Goat Gallery Byron Bay Library, Byron Bay. When: 6pm Thursday, November 16. Tickets $15 FOL Members, $20 non members, tickets ar limited due to gallery size. Bookings: byronbayfol@gmail.com or www. byronbayfol.com . Lucky door prizes and refreshments included. Also check the event out on our socials.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. 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. Liberation Larder Takeaway lunches and groceries Monday and Thursday 12 till 1pm. Fletcher Street end of the Byron Community Centre.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service 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. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups.
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