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Holidays are nearly here! The Christmas Carnival and the long, hot days of summer lie ahead. So catch up with all that’s going on and what’s been on as we speed into the new year.
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editorial In this issue we bring you reports on November happenings. We have great photos from the Bangalow Show, which was a fabulous weekend’s entertainment, despite the inclement weather. Bangalow Public School completed their new cookbook which will be a major fundraiser for the school. The skatepark, though not quite completed, gets a rave review from some experienced users. There are also updates on progress (or lack of) at the weir and the highway. And as always, there are several articles relating to local and seasonal food, including a big win for one of our restaurants. Looking forward to December, you might like to try the Christmas recipe suggestions contributed by chefs from two of our main street restaurants. And of course, the big event is the Christmas Eve Carnival, currently being organised by the Chamber and many enthusiastic volunteers. Who could miss this special occasion? And then you can dance the night away at the Bowlo or the pub on New Year’s Eve. Having recovered from these celebrations, you can look forward to a fun day at the Museum on Australia Day as well as other entertainments around the region. The team at Heartbeat wishes our contributors and readers a safe and happy holiday season. Many thanks for your support during the year. We’ll be back with our first issue for 2014 in February. Di Martin
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Preparing the Banquet
Sally Schofield speaks to Lara Hayes, cookbook coordinator for Bangalow Banquets. Lara Hayes grew up in the Byron Shire and as a teenager was one of the first employees at gourmet ice creamery In The Pink. And while Lara loved a scoop or two, it was the tasty Mediterranean fare from Cecil Young’s deli next door that she really relished. “I just loved his food; hummus, tabouli or felafel wraps,” she says. “It was the first time I had eaten exotic wonderful food.” There must have been something special in that hummus because Lara credits it with igniting her lifelong passion for food, a love that has taken her around the world and started her career as a personal chef in the United States. Moving back to the area at the end of last year Lara began rediscovering her new home, the town of Bangalow with its top-class dairy products, award-winning Photo by Richard Windeyer restaurants, local providores and book was the opportunity to meet local farm fresh market produce. Lara soon caught wind of a fledgling farmers and get a behind the scenes look idea to create a cookbook as a fundraising at the way our foods are produced. “It project for the local school and preschool. has been wonderful hearing their stories, When school resumed earlier this year Lara photographing their farms, seeing their daily was approached by the school’s P&C to routines and how passionate they are about coordinate the project that became known producing good food in this area,” she says. A number of chefs and food writers in as Bangalow Banquets. Lara is thrilled to have been part of the town have offered signature recipes for cookbook which she likens to a course in inclusion in the cookbook. But it’s not just ‘how to get to know a town in six months.’ the professionals who have contributed. Her favourite experience in compiling the There are many tried and tested family
favourites for busy parents too. “We also have a damper recipe from the preschoolers and recipes from a lady named Emily who is a resident of Feros Village,” says Lara. The whole community is represented and there has been a large commitment of time and energy from many locals, some of whom don’t even have children at the local schools. World-renowned food stylist Jody Vassallo and local designers Two Camels have literally worked countless hours voluntarily to put the whole thing together. “We have got so much talent in this town, it’s impressive,” says Lara. “If I needed someone who could edit, there was an editor, if I needed someone who’s a food stylist or someone that could design or an incredible photographer, they were all here in this small, little town,” she says. Also in this small town – and living right down the road from Lara, was Cecil Young, her original food muse. “I ran into him my first week back!” she laughs. “He really started me on this journey toward loving cooking and becoming a private chef,” she says. And in true Bangalow spirit, Cecil was only too pleased to contribute a recipe to the book. Bangalow Banquets is on sale for $39.95 from early December at leading Bangalow retailers, Bangalow Public School and the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre.
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festive food with a local flavour As Christmas approaches many people are planning their Christmas menu. Two of our local chefs, Tom Bower of The Italian Diner and Melanie Shennen of Taste@Bangalow, have generously contributed recipes for those who would like to try something special. The Italian Diner opened recently in Bangalow replacing The Urban Café. The proprietors are Aldo Davanzo, Steve Esson and Sharon Fraser. Aldo has a long experience of working in restaurants in Sydney. Sharon worked with Aldo 25 years ago in Sydney before becoming an architect. She and her builder husband Steve have joined forces with Aldo to open The Italian Diner. Sharon says, “We want to provide a fun and fuzzy Italian restaurant with relaxed affordable dining in a good location”. Head Chef Tom Bower has previously worked at The Balcony in Byron Bay and Europe before that. Here is his recipe for Chocolate Fondant (Budino al Cioccolato) for four people 125g 70% dark chocolate 125 g unsalted butter 2 whole free range eggs 3 egg yolks 50g sugar 15g plain flour 4tbspns cocoa powder Method: Preheat oven to 185c. Thoroughly brush four ramekins with butter then coat inside with cocoa powder. Melt chocolate and butter over boiling
water. Whisk yolks, eggs and sugar until pale. Fold in melted chocolate and butter and flour. Pour into ramekins and leave in fridge until cold. Put fondants into preheated oven and bake for 11 minutes. Tip onto plate or leave in ramekins and serve with best quality vanilla bean ice cream. Taste@Bangalow is another recent addition to Bangalow, replacing the former Fishheads. It is owned by Ralph Mamone and Mark Sims who also own Fishheads at Byron Bay. Restaurant Manager Mark Reedman worked previously at Fishheads Bangalow and before that in Melbourne. Head Chef Melanie Shennen came north after working at Two Buoys Tapas Restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula. Melanie says, “One of our goals is to present flavours from all over the world matched with our wide range of boutique beers and wines.” Here is her recipe for Thai Beef Salad which will be included in the new summer menu starting soon.
1 spring onion, finely sliced 1/3 cup chopped coriander 1/3 cup chopped mint 3tbspn fried shallots 3tbspn roasted peanuts, chopped 1 long red chilli-deseeded and sliced 1 cucumber julienned Juice of 2 limes 1 small bulb ginger finely chopped 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 4tbspn fish sauce 3tbspn palm sugar finely grated 120 g sliced beef (use either porterhouse, rib-eye or eye fillet) Method: Combine ginger, garlic, ¼ coriander, ¼ mint, ½ chilli and the beef and leave to marinate for at least an hour (overnight for better results) Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice and palm sugar. In a bowl add the rest of the coriander, mint, peanuts, fried and fresh shallots, cucumber and chilli. Add dressing. Saute the beef. Arrange the salad on a serving plate and place the beef on top. Garnish with coriander and sliced chilli. Lyn Plummer
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Peach orchards near Bangalow, Lawlers Lane orchardist Mark Napper. Photos by Judy Baker
While macadamias are clearly the main tree crop of this area, there is still a significant stonefruit industry. Right on the outskirts of Bangalow, for example, are sizeable plantings of peaches and nectarines – 13,000 trees on the flats between the southern edge of town and Lawlers Lane. Add on the other five orchards in our 2479 postcode, and you total around 33,000 trees, producing 120,000 to 180,000 5kg trays a year! One of the Lawlers Lane orchards is owned by Mark and Laurie Napper, with 4,000 trees under netting and irrigated. They have owned this for 10 years, however the orchard was established in the 1980s. Mark points out the importance of the industry to our local economy. They have a full time manager, Shaun Reynolds, who has looked
after the orchard since they took over. Another part-time worker is employed all year and at picking time some six extras. The other five local orchards have similar staffing. Many supplies are sourced locally. Whilst some growers pack on farm, a growing number, Mark included, have their fruit packed at The House With No Steps. A particular challenge in this climate is the high growth rate which necessitates an extra pruning each year. They also have to thin the fruit (to ensure reasonable size) more than cool climate growers. Two big new challenges have recently emerged however. Imports from the USA have just been allowed in Australia. These come in from July to October, overlapping with a key marketing time for local fruit, September
to November. This was the ‘window of opportunity’ for locals before the main Australian crop comes in. The other new challenge is the banning of a key spray used for fruit fly control. They are working on new organic methods, but it is very difficult on a large scale. The Nappers have mainly sold wholesale through an agent, with the fruit going to supermarkets all over eastern Australia. Along with the other 2479 orchards, they are now putting more attention into local sales, the Nappers with their Fruits of Byron label and others using Bangalow Best or individual farm names. With the dry spring this year, the fruit has extra flavour. Check for local product, it’s well worth a try and supports local industry. Brian Sundstrom
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community noticeboard Exhibition Local artists Jarrah Johnson and Peter Mortimore will be exhibiting their artworks in The Windhorse Gallery for the whole of December. Jarrah spent time living in Patagonia which provided inspiration for some of his paintings. Eds.
Hampers for farmers I would greatly appreciate donations of pantry items and toys to aid the struggling farmers in the west of NSW. You can drop them in to Clunes Auto Centre, Byron Bay Anglican Church Op Shop or Byron Bay Public School in the very early days of December. All the boxes will be freighted free of charge and will leave the Eltham Masonic Hall on Saturday, 7 December. I will certainly need lots of volunteers to help sort and pack the boxes before that date if you can spare an hour or two. Email: jthompson18@bigpond.com for information. Anne Thompson
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Cup – Wednesday, 4 December @ 5.30pm. The Bangalow Barefoot Bowls Cup officially starts with all teams ready to compete for the $500 to go to their charity or sporting group. If not registered, ring the Bowlo today on 6687 2741 to get in the competition. Jive Lounge – Saturday, 7 December. The Jive Lounge recreates the golden era of swing and rock’n’roll dance and music. Doors open 7pm, Door Tix: $25, Online Tix: $20 www. jivelounge.com Salsa Night – Saturday, 14 December. This month LaSalsa is having a Christmas party at Bangalow Bowling Club. Start the night with a LaSalsa lesson with Leyla and Robert and then hit the dance floor with newly found confidence and dance till late! Door Tix: $15 Doors Open: 7pm Christmas at the Bowlo – Friday, 20 December. The Bowlo gets decked out for Christmas to celebrate our community spirit in Bangalow with carols, ham raffles, members’ draws and free barefoot bowls. The kids get to see Santa and have a free Slushie on the night. Mario’s DJ – Tuesday, 31 December 2013. Come to the Bowlo, Bangalow to bring in the New Year without all the hassles of parking. Mario is back at the Bowlo to DJ for the night until
1am. Rock’n’Roll to all the great songs from 2013 and dance to all your favourite tracks. For more information go to www.bangalowbowlo.com.au Kat Antram
Bangalow Chamber of Commerce Our Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, 4 December at 6.30pm at the Bowlo. Members are free while non-members pay $50 which will include a six month membership of the Chamber. Eva Heath
Fundraising trivia night Wanjiku Mahera and friends are holding a fundraising trivia night for disadvantaged children of Mahera Academy in Masaailand, Kenya to buy a school bus. The fundraiser will be held at the Bangalow Bowlo on Friday, 6 December. Tickets, at $10 each, include fun, games, raffles and prizes. Food and drinks at club prices and great value meals available from 6pm. Tables will accommodate teams of 8 people. Form your own team, or we’ll find a team for you. Please call Wanjiku on 0478 813 185 or email wanjikumahera@gmail. com for more information. Wanjiku Mahera
go out to the many people who have had such a difficult and horrendous year, especially with the bushfires in Australia and the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. To all our supporters in this region, who have been so generous and supportive throughout the year, we give thanks and wish you all a serene and happy holiday season. Dot Gill
Christmas concert A choral Christmas concert will be held at the Catholic Hall on Sunday, 8 December at 7.30pm. Bangalow-based Choirbaby will perform, along with Songbirds, Headliners, Men Wot Sing, Awesome Voices and Choral Sea/Mystica. Come along and get in the mood for Christmas. Ruth Kirby
CWA news Our next meeting is 11 December. The Devonshire tea provided by our ladies at the Bangalow show was extremely popular. During December see the Christmas display in the window and buy gifts in our rooms. Also, don’t forget our Christmas Eve sweets stall starts at 8am till late. Jane Curran
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Museum and Tea Room news As the year draws to a close, so do the activities of the Museum and Tea Rooms. But before we all get ready for the festive season here are a few dates to put in your diary. The Museum and Tea Room closes Friday, 13 December, re-opening for Australia Day and then fully open for business from 29 January 2014. Many thanks to all who took the time to respond to our request for ideas on the tennis court site transformation. There has been an interesting range of proposals which include: returning it to a clay tennis court, an outdoor exercise equipment space, botanical gardens, a splash park, bocce park, children’s archery teaching facility, a beautiful and unique garden space, open-air cinema, a community garden space. These ideas will be discussed and taken to council for their evaluation. We wish you all a happy holiday season. Wendy Grissell
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The Christmas Eve carnival is under full preparation with confirmation of Tommy Franklin, local and finalist in Australia’s Got Talent, to open and The Samba Blistas to close. The Chamber will need and appreciate sponsorship from anyone who is able. For more information please call Eva Heath, Secretary of the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce 0415 389 803. Eva Heath
Australia Day awards Byron Shire Council is inviting nominations to publicly recognise outstanding citizens of the Shire. The following Awards will be presented at an Australia Day Ceremony on Sunday, 26 January 2014 to be held at the Park Hotel at Suffolk Park: Citizen of the Year (no age limit) Young Citizen of the Year (person aged up to 25 years as at 26/1/14) Senior Sports Person (16 years and over) Junior Sports Person (under 16 years) Community Event of the Year Volunteer of the Year Environmental Volunteer Project of the Year Persons may be nominated by individuals, community groups or organisations. Nominations close 4pm on Friday, 20 December. For further information, contact Mila Jones on 02 6626 7127 or mila.jones@ byron.nsw.gov.au.
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All Souls’ services December 22 7pm A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. December 24 9pm Christmas Eve Service. December 25 9am Christmas Day Service. The Churches of this parish are centres of Anglican spirituality that welcome all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation or religion. Fr Matthew
Garden Club At the AGM in November the following members were elected to the executive of the Club: joint presidents Wendy Hearne (Clunes) and Helen Johnston (Ewingsdale); joint vice presidents Jane Collins (Brooklet) and Steven Wedd (Coorabel); secretary Gwen Weir (Eureka); joint treasurers Kath Amor (Bangalow) and Jan Lee (Clunes). See our web site bangalowgardenclub.com for all members who have taken
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AND IN JANUARY Museum and Tea Room We will be hosting an Australia Day celebration at the Museum on Sunday, 26 January at 2.30pm, as we do every year. Council makes a generous contribution to subsidise the family day which means the kids’ sausage sandwich and drink is FREE. For adults the cost is $10 a head for spit-roasted lamb, salads and delicious desserts. BYO. We are hoping to share the day with the Weir Group, for a fun afternoon roaming across the new wetlands and the Museum gardens. Phone us on 6687 2183 or check our Facebook page to confirm. Wendy Grissell
Back to Bangalow For all those who have lived here at some stage but have moved on, as well as current residents wishing to reconnect, a Bangalow reunion will be held at the Bangalow Pool on 25 January at 11am. Bring lunch or BBQ, chairs, umbrellas etc. and also photos that will be scanned and given back. Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces. Marie Dudgeon
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November musings on the T2E Bypass bridge was a major Modern road building Removal of Bangalow overpass eastern bridge span. Photo supplied by step in preparation for is not sympathetic to Roads and Maritime Services the roundabout and T2E local topography; indeed intersection at Bangalow. engineers seem to view According to Wikipedia existing topography as (now at least one politician’s a challenge rather than main source of reliable something within which background information) their road should flow with Stalin coined the phrase a minimum of impact. The “you can’t make an omelette massive extent of the T2E’s without breaking eggs”. We impact around Bangalow are certainly now seeing is becoming evident. The the eggs being broken all major concern of politicians along the T2E construction and the RMS seems to be site as our lovely natural to ensure the motorist has state is wrecked. The only a safe and interesting drive. consolation is that the Yet drivers pass by in an instant; we residents have to live with this Since then much new work has begun. completed omelette gets closer every day. destruction and potential incompatibiity for At the end of October only 16 bridge The question is how nice will the omelette pilings remained to be installed. A major be, how long will it take to rise and how the rest of our time. Early morning detonations, trembling milestone is placement of the girders on will it look? And will it be worth the wait, houses, rattling windows, grenade-like the Broken Head Road bridge over the T2E. cost and inconvenience, especially to boulder crushing, massive defoliation, Those incessant truck and dogs have now Clover Hill, Tinderbox Creek and St Helena trench digging, dust clouds, continual moved a little more than half of the earth residents? It would be good tactics if RMS background noise; the almost ceaseless and rock to be transported although there were to provide some clear and honest beep-beep of reversing vehicles apart, it are still 1,500,000 cubic metres remaining. images of what the highway around is reminiscent of the Somme battlefield, Of the 27,100 planned metres of pavement Bangalow will look like in one year, two or perhaps Afghanistan. The pastures and drainage (ie to drain water off the road years, five years, etc. after completion We towns of the western front battlefields surface) only 500 metres are laid so far do not need the drivers’ views from the took decades to recover from war’s and 130 metres of tunnel heading has been carriageways, but how it looks from our environmental desolation – how long will completed (with 584 metres remaining). houses. I’ve seen some restricted views for our Bangalow valley take to recover from Recent installation of a crushing plant on 2030, but what will it be like before then? T2E construction? And what about the the highway route next to Clover Hill marks Which reminds me, where are the two fig tranquillity of Tinderbox Valley, its character a new (noisy and dusty) stage of work on trees promised to replace the century old the carriageway at Bangalow. Removal trees that disappeared into the Arundel Hill lost, most likely never to return. Tony Hart Our last highway report was in August. of the eastern span of the Bangalow cutting?
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Lawn bowling renovation Down at the Bowlo work has begun to renovate the eastern lawn bowling green. This is the first time it has been fully restored since it was originally laid in the 1960s. This task, which the bowlers have desired for some time, has come to fruition mainly thanks to generous donations from a Bangalow business and a regular visiting bowler from Melbourne
that cover a large part of its cost. The renovation involves the complete stripping of the green’s surface down to about 25 millimetres, laser levelling of the result and a new covering of grass cuttings (supplied free of charge by Brunswick Heads Bowling Club). The green will need careful nursing and watering for a few months. When the grass has taken,
mowing and rolling should make it available for play by around April next year. Bangalow’s bowlers hope it will be ready for the 2014 inter-club pennants series. Bangalow greens and golf course expert, Shane Mahoney, assisted by club members in aspects of the work, has spent much of his own time ensuring a good result. Tony Hart
Rail trail worries To use the rail corridor for cycling is a good idea. The prospect of bicycling to Eltham for a wintertime brunch enchants. The only thing I beg of those who are driving this project is to ensure that every inch of the rail corridor be preserved intact. Without fail. Ten years ago our rail-service – only one train a day for two decades - was closed. Casual dismissals that people ‘never used it anyway’ are wide of the mark.
Then four years ago the state government decided to sell off all the old railway land leftover from dead-service lines. The word ‘railtrails’ was in the proposed Act’s title. Imagine how much could be made from the railway land next to the main street of Bangalow! There was uproar from regional areas and the government was forced to back down, but this shows that our rail corridor is
vulnerable to being broken up. Can we just look to the future? Petrol will become prohibitively expensive, then scarce – as will other resources. Those beautifully graded, more direct paths must be preserved for those who come, so they can move around and stay connected. Let’s have an intact rail corridor, with a light-rail service, plus a bicycle-track running beside it. It’s not unheard of. Nadine Hood
A vision for the Byron hinterland The Byron Hinterland Collective has been working on a draft Visitor Strategy which has now been finalised thanks to the determination and hard work of the executive team. We would like to thank all the operators and associations that have contributed their ideas and time to this collaborative vision. It is a solid
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Andrea Sturgeon continues our New Horizons series, this month chatting with a couple and their children who have made a new beginning here in Newrybar. With a chance meeting on an airplane destined for Australia and then a week later at a telephone booth, Joe and Frauke’s Austral-Germanic union and subsequent adventure began, leading them to their lime and custard apple farm in Newrybar. Frauke first noticed a relieved Joe clapping when their Singapore to Australia flight touched down. Joe had been holidaying in Italy and Frauke was about to commence marine biology studies at the University of Queensland. After disembarking and upon leaving the airport, Frauke caught Joe’s eye. He shouted to her. Frauke said, “He wanted to ask for my phone number, he thought I was Australian”. At that time, she did not understand what he was saying and they both went their separate ways. They were to meet again, however, one week later at a phone booth outside the student residence Frauke was living in which happened to be just two houses up from Joe’s fathers house. 10
When Joe saw Frauke again, he said “Don’t we know each other”? Fast forward twelve years and they now have two children, Ella who recently turned nine and Jack who recently turned six. They moved from Germany to Australia almost one year ago. The family now runs their lime and custard apple tree farm in Newrybar and both children attend Newrybar Public School. The family has embraced life in Australia and more particularly the region they now live in. As well as running the farm, Joe is a Wildlife, Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) volunteer. Joe is also a selfemployed landscape gardener. Frauke has amalgamated her scientific education and passion for theatre by establishing Australia’s first theatre pedagogy business called CICADE (Center for Innovative Coaching and Drama Education). Ella and Jack, not unlike Bindi and Bob Irwin with their profound and
inherited love of nature and animals, help take care of a young and excitable Nuka the dog, Mr Guppy the turkey, and the multiple chickens and parrots. Jack and Ella grew up in Tubingen, a cultural university city in Germany. Tubingen is just south of Stuttgart in the southwest of Germany, close to the borders of France and Switzerland. Frauke and Joe wanted to give Ella and Jack the opportunity to live in other cultures and felt that while they were still in primary school it was a good time to transition to Australian culture. The warmer climate in the Northern Rivers region was also appealing, particularly to Joe who found the German winters harsh. Ella and Jack were not strangers to Australia, having visited here every second year. Holidays to Byron Bay, Lennox Heads and surrounds and a love of nature led the family to settle here. Frauke feels that here in Newrybar on their farm, the family “can have a better balance between work and family life”. She also loves that it is “lively and busy here, without being stressful”. Joe and Frauke are happy the children are growing up in an “enriched environment” not unlike Tubingen. The future focus now for Frauke and Joe is to run the farm at a higher capacity, expanding the variety of produce. Growing organically and growing the type of food they enjoy as a family is also on the agenda. They enjoy old varieties of food such as tomatoes they have tasted in France. Joe is an environmentalist and is keen to preserve the native plants and wildlife in the region. The farm will also be used as a native wildlife nursery and a decorative native plant nursery. Frauke supports Joe in the farm but she is keen to introduce Australia to her love of theatre pedagogy. Theatre pedagogy originated in Germany during the 20th century. It combines the art of theatre with the teaching methods of theatre. Its purpose is to develop language and build social awareness. For example, theatre pedagogy classes would be useful for a business wanting to build team confidence. Frauke taught science and was inspired teaching children to have the “confidence to approach science”. Confidence is a byproduct of theatre pedagogy and Frauke’s career has now turned full circle returning her to her initial passion at school, theatre. Visit http://cicadeinternational.com to learn more about Frauke’s life coaching and theatre pedagody business. Visit http:// tuebingen-info.de to find out more about Ella and Jack’s previous home in Germany. BANGALOW’S HEARTBEAT
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The 114th Bangalow Show The show was yet again well-attended and judged an outstanding success, despite the two (yes, TWO) storms in the afternoon and evening. The spectators and contestants cheerfully endured the drenchings and not too many events were affected. And as the Show Society President, Michael O’Meara, always says, “Nothing stops the fireworks!” Congratulations to the 2013 Showgirl, Kim James and runner-up April Orme, pictured below. Also to our local firies, winners of the Ute Push. And all the winners. Show secretary Karen Ryan said highlights of this year’s show included the pavilion entries on the show’s theme ‘Of sand and sea’, the grand parade, the official opening by Dr Graham Truswell and the perennial favourite Tart of the Show, this year won by Leanne Prior of Lennox Head. Heartfelt thanks are due to all the volunteers and sponsors. Di Martin
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lazy pumpkins ’Tis the season to plant pumpkins but who has the time? Here’s a guide to hassle free abundance with no digging, water, fertiliser or care. Don’t bother buying seeds. Collect them from your store or market-bought pumpkins. The common patchy Kent (also called Japanese) grows well here. While you’re at it, keep seeds from watermelons, rockmelons and cucumbers as well. Look for areas in your yard, street or neighbourhood where pumpkins could grow. Areas that are a bit neglected or unmown are the best. A garden bed with bare patches perhaps. Along a railway line, a rough track, on the edges of a park, down the side of your house where you never go. The aim is to plant many seeds easily so it doesn’t matter if some of them don’t make it. I let them overtake areas of lawn then mow the plants in at the end of the season. Less mowing over summer in difficult spots and edges is a welcome bonus. Now bury the seeds just under the surface of the soil without digging. I wait until a dry spell when cracks form in the soil then walk around dropping seeds into
them. Alternatively you can pull up a weed and use that tiny patch of loose dirt to push the seed underground. The aim is to plant many seeds in very little time with hardly any effort. I plant more than 100 seeds while strolling around my five acres. Don’t worry
if the area is full of weeds or the ground is hard. The pumpkins sort themselves out and make a messy area look good. Now it’s time to sit back and let our subtropical climate do all the work. When the rains come the ground closes up and the seeds sprout. Some seeds will be lost
but it doesn’t matter. The vines then start to grow along the surface choosing the best spots to send more roots into the soil. Start picking pumpkins when they are large enough. Lazy pumpkins may not grow as large as farmed ones but the flavour is there. Leave them on the vines even when the leaves have died off so they develop a full, sweet flavour. Then store them with the stalk intact in a cool dry place. If you plant several varieties, including harder skinned ones that store for longer, you should be able to supply your household for most of the year. This year we had dozens of pumpkins stacked in our kitchen larder and used them in soups, as mash, fried as chips, cut in slices on pizza, grated raw, diced and roasted to add to salads. We juiced them raw with cinnamon, ginger and apple. All the seeds were roasted in the wood stove. The seeds are a great snack with a little salt. How inspiring to grow pumpkins on public land so others can enjoy them. Getting kids involved would add a great element to their learning. Sharing, learning, nutrition and abundance are just some of the many benefits of Lazy pumpkins. Plantman
From the farmers’ market Continuing our series on our talented local farmers and producers, this month Heartbeat explores the award-winning Bangalow Cheese Company, proud producers of high-quality artisan style cheese. What is artisan style cheese, you may ask? I did. Artisan-style cheese is manufactured by hand and in small batches, using the traditional craftsmanship of skilled cheese makers. The Head (and very skilled) Cheese Maker at Bangalow Cheese Company is Rhys Burley. Rhys has been involved in the company for four years and has contributed greatly to the current selection of cheeses produced. Rhys explains that what they do at Bangalow Cheese Company is a passion and it reflects in their product. He describes his motivation to create such quality produce as coming from a “love of the creative side, basic food science and the satisfaction of nurturing a food until
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it became something amazing”. The company also embraces seasonality, uses no preservatives or additives during production and uses milk which is hormone and antibiotic free, non standardised and sourced locally from premium Friesian and Jersey cows. The current range offered includes buttermilk, crème fraiche, cultured butter, the Bangalow and Newrybar semihard, Byron Bay smooth feta, Brooklet brie, Nashua washed rind and the Tintenbar triple cream brie. A delicious and somewhat intimidating selection!
As the festive season approaches, hosting and attending events and having the opportunity to enjoy fine food are things we all seem to do more of. What better time to ask the makers of this produce how best to select and enjoy their cheeses? For the warmer season ahead, Rhys suggests: The Byron Bay smooth feta with its blend of oil and herbs including rosemary, thyme, garlic and peppercorn is a great way to complete salads and pizzas. Brie is ideal for platters accompanied by fruits, breads and wine. The triple cream brie with its rich dairy flavour, is a delight for the senses when matched with a fine champagne. For more information please visit www. bangalowcheese.com.au or phone 6689 5888. Sophie Claire
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health and wellbeing
the ploys of summer Summer is of course usually the warmest season, and with the temperatures and humidity rising due to climate change we can expect to feel this season’s personality even more. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, every season has an organ (two actually) that is the most sensitive, the physical symptoms associated when they’re put out of balance, the emotions attached to this, the flavour, element, sense organ and sound. It’s so interesting when you really look at what’s going around you, how you feel and then looking at what you’re eating. How is this all related? Often some of your discomfort and complaints about your body can be reduced simply by eating correctly for the season. And as things heat up, it’s going Season
Early Summer
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Mouth
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to be even more important to be aware of your environment and work with it, not against it by buying locally grown food not food grown overseas. So how does this relate to you? The object of summer is to get outside more than you did in the cooler months, where you were likely to be going to bed a bit earlier, staying indoors more and eating bigger, heavier meals. Summer is about growth and creativity. We naturally wake earlier to absorb the sun’s healing and nourishing energy. As the heart is the organ
Singing associated with early summer, it is time to be joyful, happy and playful. Those with healthy hearts are friendly, open, humble and have clarity. The warmer months are the time to eat lighter foods, so put your slow cooker away, clean your oven and pull out your wok and salad bowls. Use a higher temperature to cook for a shorter time with less water – think stir-frying, steaming and salads instead of baking, stewing and roasting. In early summer, eat foods with a bitter flavour like rocket, endive, radicchio, rye and
chamomile. And later in summer include more sweet foods. This means ‘complex’ sweeteners, never simple sugars like white, raw, palm or brown sugar of course. ‘Complex’ sugars are whole grains, legumes, lentils, nuts and seeds and fruit and veggies. Of course some are sweeter than others so include things like beetroot, carrot, sweet potato, corn and peas. And when it comes to actual sweeteners, try raw honey, raw agave, maple syrup, rice syrup, coconut nectar and coconut sugar. In contrast to winter when dark foods and clothes are recommended, now is the time to get colourful, both in the foods we eat and the colours we choose to wear. Avoid cold food and drinks like iced drinks and ice cream. These foods are contracting, thereby holding in sweat, toxins and heat. Heavy foods make us sluggish in summer so avoid too much meat, fatty foods, big meals, eating late at night and over-eating. Practice mindfullness in each season to be aware of what your body, mind and spirit needs, and watch ‘wellness’ be a part of your everyday life. Janella Purcell – Naturopath and Nutritionist at ‘Women’s Health and Wellbeing’ in Bangalow.
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what I’ve been reading From the narrow streets of the inner city to the wide, dusty outback, two Australian books make great summer reading.
Off Darling Street: The Balmain Short Stories by Don Brown
Yes! Don Brown, Heartbeat’s very own roving reporter! Don asked me one day if I would like to read his published book of short stories and what a twofold treat that was. His short stories are mainly situated in the Sydney harbourside village of Balmain, an area where I lived for several months during the eighties, making it all the more familiar to me. The last story in this very entertaining collection of five stories is the most perfect day from Don’s childhood memories. A day that embraced wagging school with your best mates, swimming where you were not permitted, shop lifting fruit, sharing hot chips, catching the best bream, catching Minnie Pratt with her bloomers round her ankles and avoiding the anticipated walloping from your parents at the end of the day – what more could a 12 year old lad dream for? Don’s characters are very real and recognizable: Shakter, the old German, lives in a neat cottage aptly nicknamed the ‘doll’s house’ by the local children because of its resemblance to picture books. The old man and his wife who live there are steeped in mystery and the children run past the house fearful of what might happen if they stop. Austin Chase is a devoted son to his mother who has suffered the double tragedy of her husband’s untimely death and the disappearance of her beloved son, Rodney. As Austin moves steadfastly through life, loyal and reliable in every way, there is another side to him which is fighting to get away – the ‘Rodney’ side!!! And then there is ‘Big Jim’, a particularly obnoxious, loud mouthed, politically incorrect ALP Senator who takes a nostalgic trip to revisit his Balmain beginnings. I particularly liked ‘The Prisoner in Austin Chase’ and ‘Mrs Behrens Singing’. On Mrs Behren’s final day she is visited by the granddaughter of a very old friend whom she has not seen for many years. The young girl has to interview an elderly local to learn about entertainment from the ‘olden days’. The girl’s intrusion and the ease with which she sweeps aside the cobwebs and ghosts of the past causes Mrs Behren to relive the halcyon days of her youth for a short afternoon before slipping into an easy, peaceful, never ending sleep. It’s the simplicity of this story which makes it so beautiful and moving. Don is donating all the profits from this re-print to Medicines sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders) and Bookworms & Papermites are providing free distribution. I’m buying a copy for my library because I don’t want to give it back.
Coal Creek by Alex Miller
My friends will tell you that I do love a book that feels good and this is a lovely book to hold with its loose jacket and aged pages. But it is also without exception the best book I have read in 2013. Told in the first person narrative by Bobby Blewitt and written in the vernacular of an outback stockman, I was hooked by the quiet, melodic manner in which this gentle, trustworthy man recalls his story and the tragedy which unfolded when he was a young man of twenty years. Mount Hay had recently welcomed a new, young policeman, Daniel and his wife Esme and their two young daughters. Being from the coast they are of the opinion that they can offer some improvement to the town. Bobby Blewitt applies to be Daniel’s trainee assistant and, once he is settled in his lodgings, Esme encourages him to have breakfast with them each day and for the daughter, 13year old Irie, to teach him to read and write. Bobby has a childhood friend, Ben, who is living with a young aboriginal girl in his shack which is on the bank of Coal Creek several miles from the town of Mount Hay. The girl’s mother files a complaint with the police that Ben has been beating her daughter and this is the starting point for the events which unfold. The narrator of this story slowly goes about the business of familiarising us with the outback, the life of stockmen and aboriginals and their connectivity with the land whilst, at the same time, drawing us ever closer to the tragedy which he is re-telling! Powerful stuff and beautifully written. Carolyn Adams – Bookworms & Papermites
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the environment Douglas Johnston, right, with hikers exploring the scrub. Photos by Judy Baker
johnston’s scrub eureka Did you know that the largest remnant of the Big Scrub rainforest* is near Eureka? Thanks to the Johnston family, a 20 hectare, well-preserved patch is still intact. Douglas Johnston, great-grandson of the first selectors, has been heavily involved with this. Brian Sundstrom recently enjoyed a walk there with him and gleaned this story. In 1881 Andrew Johnston selected a 256ha (640ac) block near Eureka. The rainforest was progressively cleared for dairying, except for 20ha on Coopers Creek, which was purposely set aside. Prior to that some cedar had been taken out but it was largely untouched. It remained that way, passing down through the generations. In 1960, the ‘reserve’ was owned by adjoining family members, a son Johnny and grandson Alan. They were worried about the future security of the scrub and had it put into a trust, “to remain in its natural state, never to be cleared”. After a few years, legal advice suggested it would be ‘safer’ if transferred to the Shire and this was done in 1970. The remnant was surveyed thoroughly by rainforest researchers such as botanist Alec Floyd. He documented over 100 species of trees, 25 shrubs and 45 vines 18
and epiphytes. Others have catalogued the many birds restricted to such rainforest. “The Shire had plans to open parts with a road and picnic areas, but it never eventuated,” Douglas said. “Alec once commented that this was ‘benign neglect’, as the scrub remained preserved.” It was widely agreed that it was a very significant holding which should be transferred to National Parks. This duly occurred in 1994. Since then the area has been fenced and some weed control and regeneration done on the edges by National Parks and Environment. National Parks follows the desire of the Johnston family to keep the area primarily ‘untouched’ and it is not open to the general public. Approval to visit the reserve should be sought from their Alstonville office. Douglas pointed out that, “In the 1880s
the government set aside several areas to remain uncleared. These included 230 ha just north of Clunes cemetery and a block closer to Federal. In 1896 however, with pressure for more farmland, these were balloted and cleared. After WW1 the last 30 ha ‘reserve’, at Whian Creek, was cleared for soldier settlement.” So, while farmers are often accused of doing all the clearing, it has actually been private families who have saved this largest remnant. Well-done Eureka Johnstons! *The Big Scrub Rainforest was the largest continuous expanse of lowland sub-tropical rainforest in Australia. It occurred on the red soils from Mount Warning, originally covering 75,000 ha, from the Nightcap range to Meerschaum Vale and from Ballina to Lismore. There is now only 1% remaining. BANGALOW’S HEARTBEAT
big win for bangalow community printed the DA will have been The interest of the community lodged. This is due to the beyond Bangalow in the fate of monumental effort of David our weir really became evident Pont who has put countless with massive media coverage hours of his own time and in the week of the 31 October effort into preparing and Council meeting. collecting the many reports On the agenda of the needed. David has also meeting that day was a staff enlisted the support of locals recommendation to demolish Chris Taylor, Don Osborne and and remove the weir. Members Mark Free to contribute their of the weir group were kept David Pont, Terry Bleakley, Cr Rose Wanchap, Christobel Munson, technical expertise where busy recording interviews with Chris Sanderson and Martin Brook celebrate the Council decision required. David works very Prime TV, local radio stations quietly, however he inspires any lodgement of a Weir Development and newspapers as their reaction was sought on the surprise motion Application. Further, that Council defers others with his enthusiasm and knowledge put to Council by staff who had chosen to any decision regarding the future of the and hands-on approach. He has now ignore the Weir Group’s persuasive case weir until the outcome of the funding moved to Indonesia and will be sorely to repair the weir at a lower cost than application by the Bangalow Weir Group missed - particularly by the Weir Group is known. Interestingly, councillors have and Bangalow Land and Rivercare. removal. The community should be proud that Council was also being asked by staff also requested a report from staff on any to withhold landowner’s permission potential funding sources that could be its history of getting in and doing things for the lodgement of a Development used to repair and/or maintain all or part of for themselves was recognised and acknowledged by councillors. This gave Application for the repair of the weir. The the weir and its surrounds. This is a wonderful result for our them great confidence that the tradition major concerns of a Council staff member seemed to be around lack of funds and community who have clearly made their of our community assisting with the pool’s ongoing maintenance costs. Nevertheless views known over recent years at public maintenance would be preserved with a staff had managed to identify $60,000 forums, surveys and more recently via a rehabilitated facility. This in turn, would to demolish the weir - obviously from a petition still circulating around town. The keep Council’s ongoing maintenance costs more accessible tin than the one used to result of the weir group’s grant application to a minimum. Since the weir wall collapsed the level of preserve our heritage. Perhaps its lid is will be known in December. Meanwhile plans are underway to water upstream has dropped to an alarming rusted shut? However, following a Public Access involve the community in a ‘fun and fund level. A short video which was produced presentation by Christobel Munson and raising’ picnic at the park, possibly as just to show the damage being done to the in a wonderful example of democracy in part of the town’s annual celebration on creek as a result of the low water level can action, councillors voted unanimously to Australia Day. Details about this day will be seen at https://vimeo.com/77944650 . accept an alternative motion initiated by be circulated through the town’s networks The proposed work detailed in the DA will and publicly advertised as soon as details provide for a higher level that will allow Crs Ibrahim and Dey. fish passage and reduce erosion and weed Essentially, their motion directs are finalised. Terry Bleakley By the time this edition of Heartbeat is infestation. Council to provide ‘Owners Consent’ for
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THANK YOU TO OUR POLICE On Tuesday night 22 October, Byron Bay Police Station was overrun with the Bangalow Scout Group. Prior to the night one of our scouts, Zoe, rang and spoke with Inspector Greg Jago to organise our visit. As a Leader I cannot fault the patience and generosity that the on-duty police showed to all the questions that were asked. I have never seen so many people crammed
into the holding area, not one of whom complained when locked in by an off-duty policeman. We were shown the processes of a police station then we went out to the cars. “Please do not touch the radio”, was heard. Some of us got to try on the protective vest and someone asked, “What are all the things on your belt?” All Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and families had a fantastic night and we all say a huge
thank you to Inspector Jago and all the police for making us welcome. After everyone departed, Zoe was talking with Inspector Jago and our local policewoman Peta Erikson arrived back and this is when she said that she was a Queen Scout. Peta was disappointed that she didn’t get to meet all the Cubs and Scouts. So when you see her in town, say ‘Hello’ and introduce yourself. Alison Draper
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taking it to the streets Photos by Andrea Sturgeon
Location! Location! Barby Crescent enjoys views over Bangalow village and beyond. Even on a dreary day the views are tremendous. The estate was developed in the 1990s. Leslie St was opened up and the magnificent North Queensland Tree Waratah at the end of the street was moved to the adjacent park to make way for Rankin Drive. Barby Crescent is named after William Barby who arrived in the area from the Hunter Valley in August 1881 as a labourer for Thomas Robinson. At the end of 1881 Barby took up 200 acres as Clover Hill Farm. His original home was at Clover Hill Farm where he bred dairy cows; later he built the redbrick house in Granuaille Road. where he lived until his death in 1936. Barby Crescent ascends steeply from Rankin Drive, bending around to the right and up toward Granuaille Road closer to Pacific Highway. It is a no through road. Due to the steep slope, each house sits higher than the previous one providing the opportunity to take full advantage of those views. The established cascading tropical gardens complement this lovely street overlooking the heart of Bangalow. Andrea Sturgeon and Ruth Kirby
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riders get ready
Jai Lewan, Joey Cormack, Dylan Kay, Will Cormack. Photos by Jai Lewan and Judy Baker
skatepark flying Heartbeat contacted some experienced riders to find out how the new skatepark rates. Apparently, a fun park for everyone!
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I have skated and surfed over the last 20 years and grown up in the shire and I am so happy to see another great skatepark built in the area. Many thanks go out to all the local kids and families who fundraised for years to help contribute to another great facility getting built. This new skatepark has a great variety of bowls going from a small mini bowl with a spine and vertical wall up to an amazing old school pool bowl with pool coping and even steps. This park also has a great mixture of street with a euro gap, stairs, ledges, wacky quarters/banks, rail and a nice grindbox. It caters for all levels and ages from beginners, intermediate to advanced, so all you skaters come up or down an check it out.
Such a fun park for everyone. I help co-ordinate all the local skate competitions around the shires Mullumbimby Brunswick Heads, Suffolk Park - and am hoping to run one at Bangalow soon. So just remember if you need any help with skateboard coaching, hardware or just want to skate if raining I run the Indoor Skatepark/Shop in Byron Bay. Keep rolling.” Jai Lewan, Byron Bay Skateboard Coaching
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I’m a bmxer and from my point of view the park is excellent! I couldn’t ask for more. The bowls are perfect and have a great flow to them and the big bowl has
many different lines you can take. It also has stairs that are a great obstacle. The street section is well laid out with stuff to learn on and harder stuff to improve on. The small bowl which has a spine and pump bump is a great learner with progression onto the big bowl. The park has many different lines you can take so there are endless runs and tricks you can do. It has taken a very long time for this skatepark to be built. For over 15 years kids have been fundraising and my friends and I have done raffles and speeches to the council. By the number of kids already using the park it was definitely a much needed facility.” Rowan Le Sueur
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the arts
Fernleigh Winners are Grinners Ruby Youngson
India Folkes
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Nashua cricket day Tonnes of thistles and piles of poo; that’s what was shifted in the seventh annual transformation of a Nashua cow paddock to a cricket pitch. And what a ground! Locals old and new, and even those who now live far away, all joined in to make the day another fabulous celebration of community. Nashua Landcare coordinated the day, along with a team of willing community helpers. Nashua Valley organics supplied
Parents and students of Fernleigh Public School have lots to grin about. In the recently advertised Les Peterkin Portrait Art Awards, run through Tweed River Art Gallery, five of the School’s twenty one students received awards. Of the almost three thousand entries, one of the school’s younger student’s work was selected to be framed and displayed at the gallery for a few weeks. Ruby Youngson was most delighted to receive her award at the gallery in front of over 200 people. Her family portrait, including a reclining family member, was displayed just near the entrance. Not bad for an eight year old! Other works of art were displayed in portfolios, accessible to all visitors. Four of Fernleigh’s students, Siena Cross, Jayden Youngson, India Folkes and Honey Folkes all had their work in these portfolios. While the catered award ceremony was inviting enough, the Gallery also put on a fun circus performance for children of all ages.
India Nash takes guard
drinks and Elders Bangalow once again provided sponsorship. Thank you to all local businesses and individuals who generously provided prizes for our raffle. If you would like to check out more photos, see our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NashuaNsw. Special thanks must go to our hosts, The Trimble family, who generously opened their property to the whole community for this special event. Jacinta Lithgow
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town talk attended the event in Sydney on Monday, 18 November to receive the award. Clare said, “It was great to go along, enjoy the atmosphere, meet Keith Austin the editor and thank him personally.” Di Martin
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Two schooners more Congratulations to the Bangalow Dining Rooms for achieving, for the second year in a row, a ‘TWO Schooner’ award in the Sydney Morning Herald’s annual Pub Food Guide for 2014. The award places the Dining Rooms in the top 42 pubs in NSW for their good pub food. The reviewers enjoyed dining on the verandah and sampling the winning combination of Beef Chimichanga, Mexican Fish Burger and Pedro Affogatto. The restaurant manager, Clare Kirkman,
Two fabulous never-to-be-repeated gigs are coming up at the Bowlo in January. Mi-Sex Live are venturing into Bangalow where they have not performed since they were at the top in the 80s. They will be following the sun, coming to the Northern Rivers to create and do something they love – playing LIVE! Bangalow – we are honored to have Mi-Sex in our backyard. Brian Cadd and Glenn Shorrock. After 40 years of friendship, music and laughter, these are finally reuniting on stage for a limited Australian tour, joined by Axiom members, Chris Stockley and drummer Doug Lavery and featuring Sam See and Glyn Mason. This is a show full of comedy and laughs – looking back at what Brian
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Art exhibition; Drop off hamper items for farmers
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Networking Breakfasts’ Christmas; Chamber of commerce Christmas; Barefoot Bowls cup commences
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Red Cross; Fundraising trivia
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Jive Lounge at Bowlo
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Christmas concert
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CWA meeting
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Museum and Tea Rooms close
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Bangalow Designers’ Market; La Salsa at Bowlo
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Art grants applications close
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Nominations close for Aust Day awards; Christmas party at Bowlo
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Bangalow market; All Souls’ service
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Christmas carnival; All Souls’ service
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Christmas service at All Souls’
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Mario’s DJ at Bowlo
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Mi-Sex at Bowlo
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Bangalow market
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Back to Bangalow reunion at weir
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Australia Day at the Museum; Bangalow market HB deadlines: 15(ads)20(copy)
and Glenn see as ‘the best of times’ and forward with humour at ‘growing older’ - for both themselves and the audience. Book early! Kat Antram
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