Lismore CBD Magazine SUMMER 2022 No.19

With Christmas just around the corner and the end of 2022 in sight, we reflect on a year that will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the devastation caused by the catastrophic floods that hit our region.

As we contemplate on the year that was, may we be able to focus on the glimpses of light that have penetrated the darkness. May we remember how our faith was restored in humanity, as people came from far and near to assist in our time of need. May these glimpses of light so flood our minds that it enables us to face the year ahead with hope in our hearts for a brighter future.

Our churches pray for you this Christmas and New Year is, that you will also remember the greatest gift ever given to humanity and allow His light to so penetrate your lives that you will experience the true peace that only He can give. As stated of Jesus who was birthed into our world in John 1:9 “He is the true Light who gives light to every man coming into the world.” And Jesus Word’s in John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

On behalf of the Lismore Seventh Day Adventist church, we wish you and your families a beautiful Christmas, along with a faith, peace and light filled 2023.

Blessings,

Pr Tim Merritt

IngettingreadyforChristmas,we traditionallylightthecandlesofthe adventwreath.Eachcandle representsagiftofGodbroughtto usthroughJesus,hope,peace,joy andlove.

IntherunuptoChristmasweareaskedto reflectoneachofthesefourattributesandask ourselveshowwehavethereceivedthesegifts andhowweareworkingtobringthesethings intotheworld.

Inthecentreoftheadventwreathisacandle forustolightonChristmasDay,tosymbolise thecomingofJesusintotheworld.

This year I can’t help but think how these gifts are needed more than ever. The world has teetered dangerously close to all-out war again, surely the gift of peace is needed now more than ever. Peace though is not just for the nations it is for our homes too. The coming of peace must also be in our homes. We have been through such sorrow, destruction and despair into our city that we need to hear again the message of hope and joy. As the long road to recovery for our city continues it is evident to me that to get us through all of this, wewillneedmoreloveofeachotherthanwehavehadinthepast.

These four gifts, things that Jesus showed in his life, are needed now just as much as they were needed 2000 years ago. We need not just an end to war, but a beginning of lasting peace, built on justice and respect. We need peace in our homes and an end to intimate partner violence and domestic violence. We need hope in our efforts to rebuild our city, hope for those who have lost businesses and jobs, hope for those rising costs of living that are growing beyond their ability to pay. We need joy to counter the sorrow we feel, for without joy life loses some of its sweetness. Finally we need love to tell us we are not alone inlifeandthatwearecaredforandvalued.

The child, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, grew into a man who showed all of those things to people he encountered. He talked with, healed, welcomed, embraced the outcast. Brought people back together, restored the lonely and despised, shared love with allpeople.

As we celebrate his birth take a moment to reflect on the gifts he brings to our lives and ask yourself can I work to bring those gifts to others. I have seen, as we all have, how those gifts have been on display this year in Lismore but let us take this moment to rededicate ourselves to living out hope, joy, peace and love in our lives, just as Jesus did for his whole life.

CHRISTMAS1901.

Blowthetrumpet,beatthedrum; OnceagainIcome,Icome!

Seemybrow,withjoyaglow, Wreathedwithberried,mistletoe; PromptedbythefeastIbring, Youngandoldmypraisewillsing; SuchgoodthingshaveIinstore Asyouneversawbefore.

ForIbringsuchChristmasfare Asyoushallnotfindelsewhere; Merrygreetingsbythescore,stories, rhymes,andjokesgalore; You'lldeclarethemall'firstrate,' Witty,bright,andup-to-date.

StillIhavenotcastaside ThemesendearedtoChristmastide.

Youshallhearofcountryhostscared byhauntingChristmasghost; Iwilltellofballordance moonlightmusic,andromance.

LTC believes that the arts, including community theatre, can help people manage and recover after traumatic events. By coming together to create a collaborative work that entertains and engages audiences, we hope to strengthen community hopefulness about the future.

Again in 2023, we expect our Rochdale Theatre will be well used by many other community and private groups. Please contact us for any enquiries about our facilities.

Our program of three productions for 2023 is set with performance dates in April, August and November to be announced soon.

We wish everyone a time of peace and reflection over the coming weeks and look forward to welcoming you into our theatre in 2023.

Please connect with us via Facebook or our website www.lismoretheatrecompany.org.au for all the latest news.

We welcome new members in whatever roles you might like to play on and off stage.

Lismore Theatre Company and all at Rochdale Theatre extends greetings for Christmas and the Festive Season to all our community.

We and our members are not immune to the grief and trauma that have affected our region this year and sincerely hope that 2023 is a much better year for us all.

Supporting someone who's finding things tough during the holidays

The holiday season can be one of the toughest times of the year. Some people experience feelings of loneliness, isolation and grief while for others the impact of added financial and social pressure is significant. Psychologist and Suicidologist Annie Fardell Hartley shares her tips for supporting someone who might be finding the holiday period difficult.

The end-of-year period can be a difficult time for many. Missing loved ones who are no longer with us, being unable to travel to join family and friends, financial pressure, illness or not being able to meet seasonal expectations and demands. For some it can also be a time of increased work stress, deadlines and conflict. The lead into Christmas and the New Year with carols playing on loop in shopping centres, neighbourhood lights and garden displays and invitations to parties can be a constant reminder of the season and add pressure to be jolly when someone might not feel that way. Instead of feeling festive, happy and loved, people might feel lonely, be grieving, sad, nostalgic, frustrated or stressed.

Establishedtraditionsoftheseasonmightcausesadnessifsomeoneisgrieving,can’tbewith lovedonesorisfinanciallystretched.Ifoldtraditionsnolongerbringjoyperhapsthinkabout newtraditionsyoucansetuptomarktheseason.

Forthosewhoaregrieving,talktothemabouthowtheywouldliketoincludetheirlovedonein theseason.Theymightwanttosetaplaceatthetable,displayaspecialornament,donateagift intheirhonourordecoratetheirfinalrestingplace.

Iflovedonesareseparatedbydistanceyoucanusetechnologytohelpthembeapartofthe day,adaptyourtraditionstothecircumstancesorperhapsplananothercelebrationforwhen everyonecanbetogether.

Iffinancesaretight,itisworthrememberingthatourtimeisaspecialgiftforthosewecare about.YoucanalsoorganiseKrisKringlechallengesthatdon'tinvolveshopping(makeyourown, performasong,orgiftyourtimetohelpwithaprojectorgoforawalk),hostapotluckdinneror planacelebrationwithafocusongamesandactivitiesratherthanopeningpresents.

Exhibition: Goats, Tigers and a Cockatoo

Where: Gallery 3, Byron Bay Exhibition runs until December 11th and the gallery is open daily. What is it? A new series of paintings by local artists Caitlin Reilly (Byron Bay) and Nic Palmer (Lismore) exploring themes of interiors, animals and expression with paint. www.gallery3byronbay.com.au

Inthisissue

Aswereflectonthepastyear, werealiseithasbeen contrastedwithamixofjoys andhardships.

Thetragicfloodswhich devastatedthecountryside,has made2022amemorableone forvastlydifferentreasons.

Itissoberingtoreflectthat manyruralcommunitiesare still,atthecloseoftheyear, stillinrecoveryandfeeling theeffectsofthosefloods. SimplylivinginLismore wherepeoplehavetobe braveandfaceobstaclesis nothingbutaconcrete exampleofcourage.We havebecomestronger togetherasweheadinto 2023.

Thelastcoupleofyearshave takenatollonpeople'sminds andspirits.So,ifyoucoulduse aninfusionofholidayspirit,this Summercouldbejustthething torechargewithahigh saturationoftinsel,resolutions andwarmeveningstoenjoy thefestiveseason. HaveawonderfulChristmas, howeverthatlooksforyou. WewishyouaprosperousNew Year. John

Co Owner of Hanging Rock Flowers. Lismore's Eco-Friendly Florist. Growing and arranging Australian Natives and Proteas.

Hanging Rock Flowers

OurFlowerFarm

In2016wepurchasedacattlepropertyinbeautiful Wadeville,situatedinthefoothillsoftheBorderRanges NationalPark,rightontheQueensland/NSWborder.

Our beautiful creek has a stunning variety of endemic rainforestplants,alotofwhichweareplantingmoreof both to regenerate the habitat as well as incorporate unusualflowersandfoliageintoourarrangements.

From the moment we moved in we have been transforming it into what it is today, a flower farm growing unique Australian native flowers and foliage andproteas.

A background of international flower-growing, and qualifications in horticulture and landscaping combined with a love of Australian natives and a passion for ecology and sustainability makes this the perfectbusinessforus.

Lookingtothefuture,wehopetosoonincorporateecotourismwithoff-gridaccommodation,farmtours,and workshops.

Comeforthe

flowers,stay forthe experience.

PotteryByRachelle

Rustic ceramic vases, bowls and dinnerware. Exceptional quality at affordable prices made locally by ceramicist Rachelle Deaker.

WoodbyMossy

Beautiful wood products sustainably made in the Northern Rivers using reclaimed and fallen timbers.

GrowninthefoothillsoftheNSWBorderRanges,our uniquevarietiesofAustralianandSouthAfricannative flowersandfoliagearepickedfresheverydayand broughtstraighttoourshopinLismore.

Oureco-friendlyphilosophymeansweusesustainable practicesincludingzerosingle-useplasticinanyofour wrapping , no nasty floral foam in our arrangements, compostingallourscrapsandusingonlynaturalsprays onourplants.

Each of our arrangements is unique and created with skillbyourexperiencedflorists.Fromasimplewrapped bunchtoanelaboratearrangementinavase,wehave flowerstosuiteveryoccasionandbudget.

What makes Hanging Rock Flowers so different? Every one of our arrangements is a unique creation; wild, unusual and long lasting using our daily selection of natives (some of which are endemic to our area) and proteas.

WedelivertoLismoreandsurroundingareas.Tohomes andbusinesses,hospitalsandagedcarefacilities.

IndigenousAustralianshave

forthousandsofyears.

Their traditional knowledge inspires these Bush Balm® products, which are made from wild harvested medicinal plants expertly collected on Aboriginal Lands in Central Australia. Irmangka Irmangka and Arrethe have been used for generations to treat aches, muscle pain, joint inflammation, skin conditionsandtoeasecoldandflusymptoms.

The Bush Balm® rubs, moisturisers, soaps and lip balms were first produced by and for the growing number of Indigenous dialysis patients andtheirfamiliesaroundCentralAustralia.

Forced to leave their country indefinitely for treatment, many longed for traditional bush remedies to remind them of home. And so the BushBalms®wereborn.

The Bush Balm® social enterprise is run by PurpleHouse,aninnovativeIndigenousowned and operated health service based in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory that runs 18 remote dialysis clinics in the NT, WA and SA, andtwomobileunitscalledthePurpleTruck.

Bush Balm® provides employment opportunities for patients and their families, and we support ethical, fair trade practices and respect Indigenous intellectual and culturalknowledge.

RetailandwholesalesalesenableBushBalm® to provide no cost bush medicine for dialysis patients – in just the past year we provided 8000 tubs to our patients. Our products are available online, from a range of stockists acrossAustralia,andfromournewBushBalm Shop. We ship worldwide except for New Zealand and are a registered organisation on SupplyNation.

Visit the Bush Balm Shop at our new Social EnterpriseHub:www.bushbalm.com.au

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GIVE THE GIFT THAT GIVES

G I V E A P L A T Y P U S

Help us protect the natural world that defines who we are. Australian nature needs our nurture.

ManyAustraliananimalsareunusualintheir ownway.Buttheplatypusistotallyuniqueof themall.They’remammalsthatlayeggsand haveabillandflippers,whichisanamazing evolutionaryfeat.Butinthelast150to200 years,they’vecomeunderthreat.

Thechangingclimate,newdams, theover-extractionofwaterfrom rivers,landclearing,attacksby foxesanddogs,pollution andsuburbansprawlpresent seriousnewthreatstotheplatypus.

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ADAM BAILEY Forward Thinking

J.T.HelloAdam,thankyouforopeninguptoourreaders inthisissueandcanyoudescribeyourselfinthreewords? A.B.Determine.Entrepreneur.Adventurist. J.T.Whatdoyouconsidertobeyourstrengths? A.B. Inevergiveup.

J.T.Whathasbeenyourgreatestsupportwhenfacingup tothehardshipsinbusinessthisyear? A.B. MyGreatest supportisdefinitelymybusinesspartnerTanithKershaw, hasliterallynotstoppedsincethedayofthefloodshehas definitelybeenmyrockandeveryoneelsethathashelped andsupport.

J.T.Whatwasthetoughestmomentyouhaveexperienced inyourbusinesspractice? A.B. Thelasttwoyearshave beentoughCovidmybusinesspersonalwrongbusiness decision,healthandFloods.

J.T.Howdidyousucceedtogetoveritandmoveforward? tomorrowisanotherdayweloveonandgetpastitWhat bestmotivatesyou?A.B. Mychildrenandknowthetown Lismoreiliveinwillonceagainbeanamazingplace. J.T.Ifyouweretowriteabookabouttheexperiencesyou haveenduredthisyear,howwouldyounameit? A.B. 101 waystocleanfloodmudhaha!

J.T. Canyouupdateuson whatishappeningwith NorthernRiversCollectables? A.B. Bigthingsare happeningincludinganamechange,majorhappeningiswe aremovinginto136KeenStreet.Ihaveboughtthe building,sogreatnottoberestrictedtobeabletobuild anddothethingswehavealwayswantedtodo.

ADAM BAILEY

Forward Thinking

J.T.Formonthstherehasbeenabuzzabouta newproject,caretosharewithourreaders?A.B. Big move and exciting new name.

J.TWhatignitedthesparkinyoutostartanew businessinLismore?A.B. Lismore is so full of diverse people from all of Australia and the world people come to visit the northern rivers and could not think of a better place.

J.T.Wheredidtheideaofyournewbusiness derivefrom?A.B. The idea was to be higher than the old shop and to Lismore needs businesses to open.

J.T.Howdidyoudecideonthelocationforyour business? A.B. Higher haha

J.T. How long before the doors might open? We are doing our best to open before xmas.

ADAM BAILEY

Forward Thinking

J.TThere’sanostalgicfeelhow wouldyoudescribetheinterior design?A.B. Something for everyone I call it a museum where you can buy stuff

J.T. Any hints on the type of food that will be served? A.B. No food as yet but may have something coming in the future.

J.T. Adam, thank you for sharing your entrepreneurial insights with our readers and on closing what do you love about Lismore? A.B What isn’t there to live about Lismore except the council.

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B R E N D O N & N A T A S H A

G A R R E D

Supporting local growers is one of the most important parts of our business. We are so lucky to live in a region that can produce some of the most amazing, great tasting and top-quality produce that is picked fresh and delivered straight to our shop.

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B R E N D O N & N A T A S H A G A R R E D

J.T.Natasha:WhatwasitlikegrowingupinLismore, andwhatarethefavouritethingsyouremember?

N.G. Itwasgreat.IgrewupinSouthLismore,everyone knowseveryone.Thekidsontheblockwouldoftenbe atourhouseplayingcricketorsoccer,we’drideour bikesaroundtheblock.

Itwasgreat.I’mstillgreatfriendswithmostofthose ‘kids’ now.WeusedtoTenpinBowl,somostofmy childhoodIgrewupthere.Bothmyparentsbowled,as didmybrothersandme.WeevenrepresentedNSW.In myearlyteensourfamilystartedtolearnhowto Rock’n’Rolldance.

Oneofmybrotherswasmydancepartnerandwe wouldoftengooutanddoshowcasesatMarketsand events.Wecompetedinafewofthebigcompetitions.

Oneofourspecialitieswas ‘Triples’,-whereyouhave3 dancingtogether,insteadofthenormal2dancers.It wassomuchfun.IstilltryandhaveadancewhenIcan.

J.T.Natasha:Yourfamilyhaslived intheareafor?

N.G. MyMumLizwasbornhere, andmyDadCarlwasbornin Gosford.Buttheybothmethere atHighSchool.MyMum’sfamily havealllivedinthisareaforavery longtime,many,many generations.

J.TNatasha:ThePickledPepper wasapopularlocalcafein LismoreCentral,whatwasitlike toworkthere?

N.G. ThePickledPepperwasgreat fun!IworkedtherefromwhenI was14untilIleftHighSchool. JackandBillweretheowners, alwayslovedhavingajokewith them.It’sactuallywhereImet Brendon.

Pickled Pepper Lismore Central Shopping Centre in 2013.

Brendon and Natasha on their wedding Day.

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B R E N D O N & N A T A S H A G A R R E D

J.T.Brendon:WhatwasitlikegrowingupinLismore, andwhatdoyourememberaboutLismoreinthose earlydays?

B.G. Iactuallydidn'tgrowupinLismore. IlivedatWardelltillaroundtheageoftwenty-one beforemovingtoLismore.IwenttoBallinaHigh School.

J.T.Brendon:Yourfamilyhaslivedintheareafor?

B.G.MyparentshavelivedontheNorthernRiverstheir entirelives,sooversixtyyears.

J.T.Brendon:Yourparents,Phil&JoyGarredwerethe originalownersofPJ'sFruit&Vegetables;whatare yourmemoriesofthemstartingandrunningthis businessinLismore?

B.G. ThemainthingsIrememberisthattheshopwasa lotsmallerwhenmumanddadpurchaseditbefore theyexpandedin2002alsowhenwefirststarteditwas justusthreethatworkedtherebeforemysisterlater joinedusaftershefinishedyear12atschool.

SCA Property Group re development is progressing and now taking shape is the refreshed and modern skin, Lismore Central will be more recognisable as a modern destination in the heart of the city

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B R E N D O N & N A T A S H A G A R R E D

J.T.Natasha:YoumetBrendonatPJ'sFruit&Vegetables;howdidthiscomeabout? N.G.WemetwhenIworkedatPickledPepper.Brendonwouldcomeineveryafternoonandbuy thereducedsnacks.Weweretalkingforquiteawhile,thenonedayhecameandwatchedoneof myRock’n’RollshowcasesatBallina,andtherestishistory,Beentogethernearly22years.

J.T.Brendon:DidyougoacrosstothePickledPepperCafe?

B.G. IoftenwenttothePickledPepperusuallyforafternoonsnacks.

J.T.Natasha:YoumetBrendonatPJ'sFruit& Vegetables;howdidthiscomeabout? N.G. WemetwhenIworkedatPickledPepper. Brendonwouldcomeineveryafternoonand buythereducedsnacks.Weweretalkingfor quiteawhile,thenonedayhecameand watchedoneofmyRock’n’Rollshowcasesat Ballina,andtherestishistory,andbeen togethernowfornearly22years.

J.T.Brendon:DidyougoacrosstothePickled PepperCafe? B.G. IoftenwenttothePickledPepperusually forafternoonsnacks.

J.T.Brendon&Natasha:Assecond-generation businessowners,whatarethequalitiesyou havekeptaboutafamilybusiness? B&N.G. Havingdreamsandgoalsandworkinghardto achievethem!Ourkidshavecomealongforthe entireride.WetookoverPJswhenNatasha was30weekspregnantwithour2ndchild.The kidshavebeenbroughtupintheshop.

Ourcustomershaveseenthemallgrowup. Natashawouldpopouryoungestintoacarrier andfillshelvesorserve.Thekidswould‘help’ stocktheshelves,mostofthetimeeatingmore thanthey’dputout.Thereweremanytimesa customerwouldfindanapplewithabitemarkor twotakenoutofit,haha.

Oureldestnowworksin-storeafewtimesa week.Wehaven’thiddenthekidsawayfrom themseeinghowhardwework,orthelowsof thefloods.(Theyhavehelpedpackup&clean afterboththe2017&2022floods.)It’simportant tousforthemtounderstandhowandwhywe worksohardtoprovideforthem.

It’s a joint effort in a family business, you definitely need a lot of support we ’ re very lucky we have both sets of parents living locally. We have a motto Locals Supporting Locals.

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B R E N D O N & N A T A S H A G A R R E D

J.T.Brendon&Natasha:Asalocalbusinessowner therehavebeenchallengeswithextremelowsand awardrecognitionforyourbusinessthathas highlightedyoursuccess.Whatdoyoucontribute yourstrengthanddeterminationto? B&N.G. Itreallycomesbacktoourcommunity.Wedo thisforthem.Welovethatwecanprovidesomething fortheirfamilythatwillmaketheirlivesbetter.

Wehavedevelopedsuchamazingrelationshipsnot onlywithourfarmers,butourcustomersaswell.They havebecomefamily.They’veseenourfamilygrowup, andbeenthereforourlifejourney,andwe thesame.

OneofNatasha’sfondestmemoriesiswhena customerwasexpectingtwins-hersisterran (jumped)intoourshopjusttotellusthatthebabies hadbeenborn.Oranotherlongtimecustomer,her weeklyvisitwouldoftenresultinarun-downofwhat washappeninginsportwithBrendonthatweek. It’sthelittlethingslikethat.Havingcustomerslike thismakesitnotfeelashardwhenyou’regoing throughthetoughtimes.

Backin2018,wereceivedthePeople’s ChoiceawardfromtheLCCi.Afterthe flood,itwasextremelytoughnotknowing howmanyofourcustomerswere, wonderingiftheyandtheirfamilieswere ok.Therearenowordsforreliefwefeltas westartedseeingthemcomethroughthe doors.Sogladtoseetheirfaces.

Owningabusinessforthislong,has definitelybeenaroller-coaster-inthelast 5yearswe’vehadfloods,droughts,fires andcovid.We’vebeensoluckytohave someamazingstaffwithusalongtheway. Havingagreatteamofstaff-thatbecome yourfamilydefinitelyhelpsusgetthrough. We’vebeenthroughalottogetherover theseyears,butwestillhavefunandjoke around.

PJ's Fruit & Veg

J.T.Brendon&Natasha:PJ'sFruit&Vegetables pridesitselfonqualityandsupportinglocal growers,doyouseethisasanimportantpartof yourbusiness?

Supportinglocalgrowersisoneofthe mostimportantpartsofourbusiness.

Wearesoluckytoliveinaregionthatcan producesomeofthemostamazing, greattastingandtop-quality producethatispickedfresh anddeliveredstraighttoourshop.

Weworkextremelyclosewithour localfarmers,manyofthemwe’vehad relationshipswithfortheentire14yrs. Supportinglocalalsomeansthatweare supportinganothersmallfamilylikeours,who arejusttryingtheirbest.

Overthelastfewyears,we’vevisitedallofourlocal farmstogetmoreofanunderstandingofthe processesbehindhowourproduceisgrown.

Beingabletotellourcustomersthatwehaveactually visitedthefarm,andwecanexplaincertainprocesses tothemandexactlywhereitisgrownhelpsthemto appreciatewhatittakestogrowfood.

AcoupleofourlocalfarmswerehitbytheFebflood. Oneofthem,wehadtakenallofourproduceand dairyouttostoreintheircoolroomtotryandkeep freshforwhenweweretoreopen(thinkingitwould bea ‘normal’ majorflood).

Thepoorfarmerswerehithard,lostall thecrops,machinery,houses.But theyhavesincere-startedand we’renowstockingtheiramazing cucumbersbackinstore.

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B R E N D O N &

J.T.Brendon&Natasha:Supportingregional manufacturersandstockingproductsinstore,canyou shareyourlinesavailablenow?

B&N.G. Wheredowestart?!Wehaveshelvesfullof localproducts.Wehavelocalhoney-bothinbulkand alsoinpre-packedtubs.NimbinValleyRice,Grumpy Grandma’sOlives,WattleTreeJams,Zentvelds& MackellarRangeCoffees.

WehavethebestchocolatefromByronBayChocolate Co,BarefootFarm-Granola&nuts,manydifferentjams &chutneys,alsotheamazingKoalaTea.

WealsosourcelocalFree-RangeEggs-someare Organic.Wehaveafreshpeanutbuttermachine(which hasamazinglybeensavedfromtheFlood,awonderful manChris,helpedfixitandbringitbacktolife).

InourfridgeswestockNorcoproducts,Barambah Organics,plusahugerangeofVegan/DairyFree options-cheeses,dips,saurekrauts,condiments,tofu, tempehandmore.WealsohavethefantasticSOL breads.Wealsohavearangeofpackagednuts& snacks,plusasmallGlutenFreeRange. Welovethatwecansourceprettymuchmostthings locally.

J.T.Brendon&Natasha:ItiswonderfultoseealongtimefamilybusinessinLismore,andnowwiththree children...Wouldyouliketoseethebusinesscarryon?

B&N.G. Ofcourse,wewould...butwehavenoplansto stopanytimesoon.Westillhavealotofgreatworking yearsaheadofus.We’renotsureifoneofthekidswill takeitover,ouryoungestisonly10,sostillalongway togoforhimtoeventhinkaboutit.

Brendon & Natasha

REGIONAL ARTS FUND TO SUPPORT 15 NEW PROJECTS IN 2023

The Australian Government has announced the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) will provide $379,719.00 to support 15 new projects in regional, rural and remote New South Wales in 2023.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program administered by Regional Arts Australia and Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) that supports sustainable, cultural development in regional and remote communitiesinAustralia.

The funding is targeted at activities that will have long term cultural, economic and social benefits for individuals and the community through the development of partnerships and cultural networks, by providing artists with professional development and employment opportunities, and by supporting arts and communitydevelopment.

RANSW CEO, Dr Tracey Callinan, strongly believes that the projects selected for RAF funding in 2023 reflect the creativity and strength of the arts in NSW’s regional communities.

"Despite the challenges being experienced acrossourregional,ruralandremotelocations, our regional arts practitioners and organisations continue to find ways of responding, showing how the arts can tell our regional stories, explore the identity of our regional places and contribute to the recovery of our regional communities," Tracey commented.

"The value of the arts outside NSW’s major metropolitan centres is clearly on display through the 15 projects funded from across thestate."

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REGIONAL ARTSFUND

Successfulapplicant JahvisLoveday SomethingDeadly NAHRA

Nahra,isanautobiographicalshortfilm byNorthernRiversbasedfilmmaker, JahvisLoveday.

Nahra follows the journey of a young Indigenous girl returning home after being taken away over nearly eight years ago after the passing of her mother.

She is faced with the struggle of re-identifying who she is through visiting her lands, her waters, herskiesandherpeople.

MynameisJahvis

Loveday,Iamayoung IndigenousFilmmaker fromtheNorthern RiversofNSW, Australia.

Ihavegrownupinabig family of seven brothers and sisters, all raised by my mum. After her passing we moved in with our uncle and aunty and cousins.

Ifirstpickedupa camerain2016,to createamemoryof oneofourtravelling adventures. Sincethen,Ihavenot beenabletostop myselffrombeing engulfedbytheworld ofstorytellingthrough filmandvideo. Overthepasttwo yearsIhavecompleted abacheloroffilm,

Nahra must face her fears of disconnection by re-visiting her traumatic past and find her place in the community once again. The film will be shot and produced on Bundjalung country.

alongthewaymaking over100videosand10 shortfilmsthathave goneontowinmethe honourofbestYoung AustralianFilmmaker of2020attheByron BayInternationalFilm Festival.

Ihaveexperimented withlotsofdifferent storiesandhowtotell them,andthebiggest thingIhavelearntisto createwhatIknow.

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Totellmystories,what Ihaveexperiencedand whatlessonsIhave learnt.

OnceIhavemoreskills andknowledgeIwant totravelaroundour countryandhelptell thestoriesofallmy traditionalbrothers andsisters.

OUR SECOND PLAY TO BE STAGED

IN AUGUST, IS DAVID WILLIAMSON’S DEAD WHITE MALES

LISMORE THEATRE COMPANY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS 2023 SEASON.

TheprogramofplayswillopeninAprilwiththepremiereof HungryGhostswrittenbyJamesMayanddirectedbyJunia Wulf

HungryGhosts,JamesMay’sfirstfull lengthplay,exposes theheartandsoulofthegrittysideoflifeonthefringeinan Olympiccity.Compulsions,addictionsandobsessionstorture thelivesoftheseoftenmisunderstoodpeople.

DirectorJuniaWulfsays‘IfeelhonouredtobringJames May'svisiontolife’James,whocallsLismorehome,recently hashisshortplaySissyasafinalistintheDrillHallTheatre’s HotShortscompetition.

DirectorSharonBrodiesays,‘Iloveplaysthatmakemethink andquestionideaslongafterIhavelefttheplayandthisone doesitwell’

InthisplaybyAustralia’smostfamousplaywright,wefollow ayoungwomanatuniversityasshelearnshowtocritically thinkandchallengeideas.Wealsogettoexploreherfamily of origin and re evaluate the “truths” she has always assumedaboutherfamily

‘Nothingisasitappearsatfirstandsometimeswehavetobe challengedtochange,’saysSharonBrodie.

Rounding off the season in November is Closer by Patrick MarbertobedirectedbyKylieFuad.

InCloser,aquartetofstrangersarecaughtinasexualsquare dance in which partners are constantly swapped, caught between desire and betrayal This award winning play by Patrick Marber is a brilliant exploration into the brutal anatomyofmodernromance.

Director,KylieFuadsays.‘Ichosethisplayasit’sanintense, darkandchallengingworkthatallowsmetoworkwithfour talentedlocalactorstobringittolife’

BY RICHARD JOHNSON

SYLVIA CLARKE

We are still working on the repairs and just have to be patient as it still is difficult at times obtaining contractors, so are doing most of it ourselves with friends. We have been extremely thankful to the volunteers who have dedicated time to come in and help, we couldn't have done this without such wonderful locals, and we are deeply thankful to everyone.

At present we have the dining room up and running but wearenotreadyyetwiththeIndianGroceries,thismay taketime.

We are open again for lunch and dinner and offering take away The menu remains the same with traditional authentic street food dishes and he continues to be inspired by using locally sourced product for his specialsandcontemporarydishes.

We are sourcing our Fruit and Vegetables from a locally owned family business The Smashed Avo Produce MarketatGoonellabahwithourgoat,venison,andmeat comingfromtheNorthernRiver'sregion.

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vegan customers, also catering for people requiring gluten free,youcangomsg freeandofferinganut free dietaswell.Alltheirmeatsarehalalcertified.

When you next choose visit Masala Fusion, you can either dine in, go alfresco in the outdoor area or enjoy thetake awayathomeandcollectfromtherestaurant. This year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Sony as I worked with him at Hearts Kitchen and the Trees Not Bombs Community Recovery Café, and he is genuinely a heartwarming soul who deserves every success and was a huge treat to meet his parents DarshanandCharanjit.BestofwishesSonyasyouwork towardsbuildingbackyourmagnificentrestaurant

John Tozeland

Koori

Haley Mary Byron Bay Music Festival

Behind the scenes, we are preparing

Ruby, Geoffery & Graham

Avalon

Brenda, Melonie & Brenda(Knealing)

Young Lismore Change Agents Social Entrepreneurs

Aaliyah

Whatistheproblemyoufound?

Howmightweimprovepeople'sawarenessofnaturaldisastersandhowtoprepareandrecover fromthem?

Customer/Problem

Ourusersarefarmersandpeoplelivingintheruralandregionalareaswhoarethemostaffected bynaturaldisasters.Thesepeopleareoftencutofffrombigcitiesandfindthemselves underpreparedfornaturaldisasters.

Itwouldbegreattohaveareliablewayofkeepinginformedaboutnaturaldisastersandwhatto doaboutthem.

WhatIsYourSolution?

Programfundedby

G.L.O.B.E

Broadening education on cultural histories

Project Team: Harriet, Skyla, Tia, Tahlia & Madison.

Whatistheproblemyou found?

Howmightweeducatehighschoolstudents aboutthehistoriesofotherculturesand minoritygroupsbeyondthenormal curriculum?

Customer/Problem

Principalsandschoolexecutiveshavelimited moneyandtimetodedicatetonewprograms.

WhatIsYourSolution?

GLOBE(GreaterLearningofBroaderEvents)is anonlineinteractivehistoryprogramthat educateshighschoolstudentsaboutother culturalhistoriesandmajorevents. Onlinedeliveryenablestheprogramtobe deliveredatreducedcostandforhistory teacherstoaddintotheirclassesinawaythat suitsthem.

www.lismore-h.schools.nsw.gov.au AEG Rivers Secondary College Lismore

We believe in the power of social entrepreneurship to help young people change the world.

The Academy for Enterprising Girls is a website jam-packed with great stories and inspiring videos to help young Australian girls start your own business. In 2020 The Academy and YCA have partnered to deliver entrepreneurial programs to girls all across Australia. http://www.youngchangeagents.com

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Program funded by

Triple L

Project Team: Caroline Menger, Nerissa Steene, Isabel Kemp & Georgia Brown.

Whatistheproblemyoufound?

Howmightweprovidemoretargetedself-careandself-effectivenesseducationtoyoungpeople intheLismorecommunity?

Customer/Problem

Ourcustomersareschoolprincipals,parentsandcare-giversforyoungpeoplewhodon'thave theextratimetofurthereducateyoungpeopleintheircareaboutself-careandpersonal effectiveness.

Manyofthisgrouparealreadyfocusedongettingasmuchtraditionaleducationtoyoungpeople andfinditoverwhelmingtolookatotheressentialskillsthatyoungpeopleinthecommunity need.

WhatIsYourSolution?

TripleLisaprogramdesignedtoteachteens&adultslifeskillsthatarenotcoveredinschool. Topicsincludeself-care,changingcartyresoroil,caringforone'smentalhealth,studyandsocial skillsandhowtobesmartwithmoney.

Ourprogramsareresearched,developedandrunbyyoungpeopleinthecommunitywho practisetheskillstheyteachasanexampleforthecommunity.

www.lismore-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

AEG Rivers Secondary College Lismore

Program funded by

The Academy for Enterprising Girls is a website jam-packed with great stories and inspiring videos to help young Australian girls start your own business. In 2020 The Academy and YCA have partnered to deliver entrepreneurial programs to girls all across Australia. http://www.youngchangeagents.com

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Harmony

OurcustomersareteensintheLismorecommunity.Becauseofthelackofhealthyand accessiblesocialandphysicalactivitiesinthecommunity,manyteensarebored,closedoff and/ordon'tfeelsafe.

Travellingaroundishardbecauseofthelackofpublictransportandmanyyoungteensfeel uncomfortablewalkingaloneinthestreets.However,manyteensinLismoreandsurrounding suburbsalsowanttofindnewhobbies&friendsandnewsocialconnections.

HarmonyClubStarterisacommunity-specificsocialmediaandactivitiesclubplatformwhich allowsyoungpeopletofind,connectandformhealthyclubswiththeirpeersbasedoninterests. Theapphasparentalaccessandfunctionalitiesthatallowparentstomonitortheirkidsand ensuretheirsafetywhileallowingthemspacetoexploreinterestswithfriendswithinthelocal area.

Program funded by

Project Team: Tilly, Ava, Linh & Jahna.

Whatistheproblemyoufound?

Howmightweeliminategenderrolesand educate/promoteequalrights?

Customer/Problem

Ourcustomerisexperiencingfeelingsof displacementintheircommunity.Theycould befeelingasthoughtheycan'texpress themselvesduetosocietiespressureand 'norms'.

WhatIsYourSolution?

Oursolutiontothisproblemistocreatea brandofcustomisableunisexclothing. Weaimtoinspirepeopletobethemselves.We arealsopostingencouragingthingstoour targetaudiences,teensandyoungadultsvia instagram. www.kadina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au AEG Rivers Secondary College Kadina

SupportRequired Connections

Weneedhelpinfindingcompaniestopartner with,andhowtoconnectandengagewiththe communityonline.

Funding

WehavestartedaGoFundMetostartoffwitha goalof$5600.Wehavereceivedafewdonations already.Weneedpeoplewhowillbewillingto helpusoutwithfundingsowecanstartup.Also, welookedintobusiness/youngentrepreneur's companieswhomaybeabletofundourproject.

Advice

Wewouldlikeadviceonwhatproductsto produce,andhowtoproducethem. Development

Weneedaccesstomanufacturingandacompany whocanprovideproductstous.

Bumble Bees

Project Team: Charlie, Tyleah, Caprice, Scarlett & Nakita.

Whatistheproblemyoufound?

Howmightwecreateacommunitythathelpsyoungpeopledealwithstress?

Customer/Problem

Itisproventhat35.8%ofstudentssufferfromanxietyandontopofthatonly36%ofpeoplein theworldwithanxietygettreatmentforit!Webelieveeveryonedeservestofeelhappyand relaxedinthemselvessoweareheretodaytotellyouaboutouridea...bumblebees!

Wehavecreatedourbusinesstohelppeoplefeelconfidentinthemselvesandfeelthattheyhave therighttofeelhappy.Forthatpurposewehavecreatedourownproductstohelpyouwithyour personalexperience.Andrememberusbeessticktogether!

Ourcustomersarestudents,principals,teachersandparents.Studentsoftengetdepressed, stressedandanxiousduetothehighexpectationsofparentsandteachersandthedemandsof school.There'sadditionalpressureonthemwhentheydon'tdosowellatschool.Itwouldbe greatiftherewereawaytocalmthemdownduringhigh-stressperiods.

WhatIsYourSolution?

BumbleBeesisanappthatdeliversperiodicandtimelystressreliefforyoungpeople.Theapp usesinformationprovidedbyuserstosendfunnyjokesortheirfavouritememoriesrightatthe momenttheyneedit.

Wehavealsocreatedselfcarepackages,honeypots,thatarefilledwiththingstohelpmanage stress.Thehoneypotsareamonthlypackagethatyoucanorderforaffordableprices!With honeypotsyoucanhavesomanythingstohelpyouwithanxietyandstresswhilehavingfunin theprocess. www.kadina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au AEG Rivers Secondary College Kadina

Program funded by

The Academy for Enterprising Girls is a website jam-packed with great stories and inspiring videos

help young Australian girls start your own business. In 2020 The Academy and YCA have partnered to deliver entrepreneurial programs to girls all across Australia. http://www.youngchangeagents.com

www.jwtpublishing.com.au

We believe in the power of social entrepreneurship to help young people change the world.

Helping young people to cope with stress.

Muddle Puddle feels so cosy! So many beautiful things to see! Food to nourish the body. And lovely vibes from all that share the space!

Muddle Puddle will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with special events lingering into the evening along the way.

There are many fabulous artists exhibiting this Month. Pop in say hi, feed your soul with art, food and connection Wyrallah Road Shops, East Lismore.

CROMWELL FARMHOUSE

You will be staying on a working farm; expect some noise and activity. Bring personal insect repellent for midges and mosquitoes at dusk.

Music Bizarre has been operating for over 20 years now in Lismore, Northern New South Wales.

It was originally established by David Lacey & Marcus Bowden who employed me as a book keeper in the early years.

Marcus decided to move on in 1998 and l, Deborah Ray, became business partners with David for the next 16 years.

David retired last year and so l became the sole owner and what a total pleasure & a privilege it has been to be sharing the love of music with all my beautiful fellow music enthusiasts.

Opening Night

PHOTOS BY TONIA

Rin L'Arbre with Featured Artist Ziggy Love.

Asoloshow byChrisLego Asoloshow byChrisLego

After three postponements (2 Covid,1 flood)

Lego is finally presenting his first solo show in 6 years!

A prolific creator of collages, paintings, sculptures, screenprinted treasure, zines and his infamous and unique badges which sometimes morph into 3D brooches, this has been a long time coming.

Just like one of his roasted tomato chilli sauces in the slow cooker, all the flavours have been given time to simmer and coalesce into a smorgasbord of CHEAP MAGIC.

A few hundred intricate badges never seen before, thoughtful sculptures that would be the perfect addition to your favourite room and a cast of paintings that were saved from floodwaters by being stacked on the bed (which floated like a raft stacked with weirdness) this show will be a playful and raucous celebration of tenacity and staunch goodhumour.

Limited Department of Nothing merch will also be for sale on the night. Lego wears a lot of hats for someone with such great hair. Come alongforacircusofmusicandsidewaysideas.

There will truely be something for everyone, worksstartingat$9andupwards.

DJs, food, and a whole bunch of what the mediausedtocall‘colourfulracingidentities'.

Nottobemissed.

SATURDAY10thDecember AT5:PM

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Event by Chris Lego and Holly Ahern www.facebook.com/artistruninitiative

Out & About

NEDLANDS STUDIO XMAS PARTY!

South Lismore Bowling Club

It's the 10th year Nedlands Studio has been operating!

Come and celebrate with a bunch of under rehearsed average local bands with borrowed instruments singing with angst and justifying their substance abuse issues. There will be a Food Truck, Raffles, Prizes, Games & maybe even some musical surprises if a bunch of has beens can get their shit together.

GoodFood GoodLiving

Fresh, fun, comfort food in the heart of Lismore

C h e f ' s T a b l e

My sincere apologies, for we have decided to launch the Chef's Table in the early months of 2023.

We are still committed to raising the profile of Lismore as a culinary destination and Lismore CBD Magazine will continue to promote Lismore as a delicious destination.

Our eateries are passionate about local produce and sourcing the best from around the nearby regions.

In the meantime, we know you will continue to immerse yourself and support out local establishments.

SUMMER 2022 Issue Vol. 2 - NO.19

Lismore CBD Magazine is published by John Tozeland. Whilst the publisher has taken all reasonable precautions and effort to ensure the accuracy of material contained in this issue Vol.2 No.19 at the time of publishing, no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage will be assumed.

All conditions, rates, specifications and policies are subject to change without notice. Expressed or implied authors’ and advertisers’ opinions are not necessarily those of the editor and/or publisher.

All material produced and/or published by Lismore CBD Magazine in electronic, printed or other format is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission of the publisher. The advertiser assumes all responsibility for attaining copyright permission for any and all material produced by Lismore CBDMagazine.

As always, we’d love to hear any suggestions you have for the magazine. If you’d like to get involved with EdComms, or if you’d like us to cover a certain topic, please do let us know.

jwt@jwtpublishing.com.au with ideas, opinions or stories.