Heartbeat Bangalow’s
free l june 2014 No.181 l Celebrating the Life and Times of the local Community
The way we were Back to Bangalow Day will see the return of many faces from the past: residents, shopkeepers, business people and vital service members. Let’s celebrate our revitalised town with them.
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editorial The Bangalow Lions and the school’s P&C are hopefully now recovered from their huge efforts for the Billycart Derby and Mad Hatters’ Tea Party, both very successful events for fundraising and general enjoyment. The editor is also rather weary, though it must be confessed not from hauling hay bales or plummeting down the street in a billycart. But one fine Sunday Derby day I might just challenge Bangalow Bill to a race. The very thought terrifies me. Despite all the excitement we have once again, with help from our community contributors, managed to put together another issue of Heartbeat. This month contributors remind you of house fire safety precautions and include articles on the environment,
local food and more. Also an interesting – and rather daunting - report on the construction of the new roundabout for the Pacific Highway. Events to look out for in June include the Masters’ soccer championship, the ADFAS lecture, concerts and working bees at the Bowlo, the Newrybar Fireworks, the Newrybar Winter Fair and a book launch by a local author. Important – Cabaret da Desh has been postponed till July and you may still be able to purchase tickets if you’re lucky. The performers are rehearsing - in great secrecy – around town and apparently are relieved to have the extra time to perfect their acts. School news, people news, health information and more. Enjoy. Di Martin
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Many people in this area will be familiar with the Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus). They are a large brownish-black cockatoo with a round yellow patch on the cheeks and yellow panels in the tail. With their loud, distinctive calls resembling ‘kee-ow, kee-ow’ they can often be heard long before they come into sight. They are instantly recognizable with their slow, flapping flight and their long tails and long wing feathers. They are extremely buoyant and often fly in flocks at considerable heights constantly calling to each other. Their habitat includes rainforest and farmlands and they will often visit orchards, coastal heathlands and pine plantations to feed. Black Cockatoos are particularly fond of the seeds of eucalypts, acacia, hakea, banksia and casuarinas. They nest in hollow limbs or holes in tall trees such as eucalypts, usually laying one or two eggs. A common theory regarding Black Cockatoos is that their sighting means that it will rain. However it seems to me that this is just co-incidence as they often appear regardless of weather conditions. They move to different areas in search of food. However just yesterday I heard their familiar calls again and saw them fly over returning once more for another season. Lyn Plummer
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DISCLAIMER. This newsletter is published by Bangalow’s Heartbeat Incorporated PO Box 132 NSW 2479. Hon. Editors Dianne Martin, Ruth Kirby, Hon Sec/ Public Officer Neville Maloney. Membership is open to all adult residents of the 2479 postal district. The opinions expressed by individual contributors are not necessarily shared by the Editors and other members of the Association committee. While every reasonable effort is made to publish accurate information, Bangalow’s Heartbeat Inc. accepts no responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed.
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BACK TO BANGALOW day
Twenty years ago the main street of town was liberated from the tyranny of through-traffic trucks. The building of the Highway Bypass changed the town irrevocably; for a start the buildings didn’t shake anymore. Party time!
Wander down the main street of Bangalow and your first impression – and probably second and third – is what a thriving and pretty town it is with beautifully presented and interesting shops and fine food restaurants and cafes. But it’s not just a façade or a business opportunity; what makes it extra special is the people and the daily parade of town life. It’s a town that has been through many changes, from large thriving heart of the 2479 region to near depression and back to vibrant village. So many country towns fall by the wayside, but Bangalow has been fortunate that there has always been a passionate core of people who work hard to make it survive and flourish. This is a town with a rich history. To celebrate this, the Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce have combined to commemorate one of the most life-changing moments – the opening of the Pacific Highway Bypass 20 years ago.
Saturday 19 July has been named Back to Bangalow Day and we plan to party and you are all invited. The celebrations will give an understanding of why it is a truly unique place in which to live and work. A number of town-focused events are planned and all business and building owners and residents of the region are invited to participate. The invitation is also out to previous shop owners and citizens so they can see what this picturesque place has become – please let anyone you know who had a previous involvement with the place that they are very welcome. Two town tours are planned. At 11am, the knowledgeable Jan Hulbert will conduct a Cemetery Walk which brings into focus the lives and legends of our founding families. Most enlightening. At the end of her tour, the CWA will provide a light lunch – and all for the minimal cost of $10. Bookings essential. Rita Cowled, President of the Historical Society, will
guide a town walk that examines the way the town has changed – and indeed how much it has been restored so that it has stayed essentially the same. The walk will begin at 1.30pm and end with a delicious afternoon tea at the Museum/Tea Room. Again cost is $10 and bookings essential. The icing on the celebration cake is a three-course dinner at the Moller Pavilion prepared by Rick Allen the new owner/chef from Utopia. Cost is $55 per head, bookings a must, and the Lions Club will run the bar. Bangalow’s documentary maker, Terry Bleakley, will show a film commissioned by the Historical Society depicting the history of the village, stories from past shop owners and tales of some of the colourful characters who have strolled the Byron Street hill over the years. If you would like to attend any or all of the events, please contact Wendy Grissell at the Museum on 6687 2183 or Eva Heath at Heaths Old Wares on 6687 2222. Wendy Grissell
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firies’ reminders the condition or visibility Hydrant Horrors of your nearest hydrant, With the cooler months A cat’s eye and arrow on the road will show where your please contact Byron Shire approaching, house fires nearesr hydrant is located Council , 6626 7000. Email: become more prevalent. council@byron.nsw.gov.au Bangalow Fire Brigade Smoke Alarm Batteries wishes to encourage all We would also like to residents to check the remind all 2479 residents to condition of the water replace their smoke alarm hydrant nearest to their batteries if they have not, home and businesses. Most in line with the ‘Change council water hydrants are your clock, change your indicated by the blue cat’s smoke alarm battery’ eye in the centre of the road campaign when daylight and a solid yellow triangle saving ended. Mains painted on the road will powered smoke alarms indicate on which side of have a backup battery in the council strip the hydrant case of electrical failure is located. The hydrant cap which should be replaced is also painted yellow and annually, and after the should be clearly visible event of a blackout. The from the street. In the event of a fire, every minute counts annoying, intermittent chirping from smoke in accessing water supply for fire fighters. alarms is an indication of the battery Precious minutes can be lost searching for running low. We offer assistance to those who are obscured or covered hydrants, particularly at night. More time can be lost if the located unable to change their smoke alarm hydrant is full of dirt and debris and often batteries through the SABRE (Smoke insects, which must be cleared before the Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly) program. Please contact Bangalow Station mains can be accessed. Please ensure that your nearest mains commander, Andrew Hill 0407 224 724. Please remember, in the event of a fire, hydrant is not obscured or covered by grass, garden beds, vehicles or garden debris. If don’t fight the fire - get out and stay out and possible check under the cap to determine dial Triple Zero (000) from a safe place. Bangalow Fire Brigade would like to if the hydrant is readily accessible and clear welcome two new recruits, David Collins of dirt and debris, particularly ant nests. Mellissa Madden If you have any concerns regarding and Justin Hill.
Roundabout *a new version (with apologies to Shirley Walker) For a long time what Shirley Walker described as “the ugly concrete cap... at the top of Byron Street” has been The Roundabout at Bangalow. But times are changing. A new roundabout is underway. That construction of the local interchange with the T2E highway is progressing will be obvious to all who have waited at the various stop signs on their way to and from Byron Bay, Suffolk Park and other points east of Bangalow. Despite the great efforts of construction teams it is likely to get a bit worse before it is all finished. A clearly complex combination of construction – the new Bangalow Road bridge, the roundabout itself, the new slip roads, adding more earth to the Clover Hill sound mound and demolition of the old highway bridge – all while keeping traffic moving along the Pacific Highway (or what will become the Hinterland Way) has RMS developing a serious traffic management plan for Bangalow Road. Current work is concentrating on the underground drainage and strengthening works at the site of the planned roundabout. Work on the roundabout will be divided into two basic halves – the southern and the northern side. Concrete paving on the southern side will begin in July and
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involve some after hours saw-cutting, the timing of which is critical to avoid cracking of the concrete. Affected residents will be informed of any expected evening and night-time noise. Bangalow road traffic will be diverted to the northern side of the road. Once pavement and road furniture are complete on the southern portion it will be opened to Bangalow road traffic and work will start on the northern half. The real problem is that in order to demolish the remaining Bangalow Road bridge span, Pacific Highway traffic must be temporarily diverted through the roundabout. North-south highway traffic will, for a short time, compete with eastwest traffic on Bangalow Road, but it is possible highway traffic will be restricted to 40kph to give local traffic a chance against the B-doubles! The new roundabout at Bangalow is going to take up to ten months. But key work on the new bridge to carry the T2E over Bangalow Road is imminent. Bridge abutments will soon be completed and girder placement will begin on Monday 14 July. To mount the 85 tonne 38 metre long concreter girders requires Bangalow Road to be closed for up to six nights (weather permitting) between 7pm and 6am. If we have unseasonal rain, girder erection will be postponed by two weeks. RMS and Heartbeat will keep residents and travellers fully informed on progress of this key stage of the work. Tony Hart
red cross celebrates In early April, the Bangalow branch of the Red Cross celebrated 100 years of uninterrupted dedication to the Red Cross organisation and the Power of Humanity. We held a ‘thank you to community’ day at Heritage House, acknowledging all the support we have experienced over the last century. And while it was our intention to provide free scones, cakes and a sausage sizzle we were overwhelmed with financial donations – as we so often are. People’s generosity is always amazing. Special thanks to Wendy Grissell and Trisha Bleakley for decorating the House to make it a red and white delight and our members for their hard work. Also thanks to those businesses who donated goodies for the day: Jose at Brumby’s Bakery, Byron Bay; Cherry Street Butchery, Ballina, for sausages and Mark Bullivant at Independent Coffee Professionals for tea and drinking chocolate. Generous way beyond our expectations! In August there will be an Australia-wide celebration. Dot Gill Back: Leonie Braggins, Christina Hart, Carol Will, Wendy Grissell, Rosemary Hill, Belinda Sochacki. Front: Stephanie King, Dale Viola, President Dot Gill, Trisha Bleakley. Not shown: Georgia Webbe, Janja Mlikota, Del Smith, Charlotte Clark, Liz Parks, Narelle Stratford, Meta Brooks.
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community noticeboard Bowlo facelift Paint is being generously donated by Dulux, through Northern Rivers local Graeme Bell of the Dulux local Trade Sales Division. Discussions are underway on the possibility of a further donation of Dulux Acratex paint to brighten up that dirty old Bowlo roof to make the whole place more attractive from the street. And sometime soon expect Neil Moran of Bangalow Signs to turn the brick wall adjacent to the car park into a new ‘what’s on at the Bowlo’ sign. The Bowlo gratefully acknowledges the donations from all these companies but it needs ‘hands-on’ help to get the work done. Working bees and barbeques will be held every weekend in June (except 7-8) to complete the painting; please ring Kat on 6687 2741 to register to help. Tony Hart
Chamber news Expressions of interest are invited to take on the administration role for the Chamber as I will be stepping down later in the year. Please contact me at admin@ bangalow.biz or drop in to Heath’s Old Wares in Station Street. Eva Heath
Bangalow Garden Club Last month the meeting and the Saturday garden visit were devoted to bromeliads and the Garden Club donated two
beautiful specimens to ADFAS and to a Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea as raffle prizes. At the next meeting on 4 June our in- house landscape designer Diana Harden will talk about designing for a site. On the following Saturday, 7 June members will visit the lovely rural garden of Hazel and Neil Sowerby in Brooklet. Helen Johnston
What’s on at the Bowlo 7 – 8 June - Australian Masters Six–a–Side Soccer Championships. Bangalow’s first ever soccer festival sponsored by the Bowlo, from 9am to 3pm over the long weekend, and featuring Pat Davern, GRINSPOON’s lead guitarist as our ‘on-field’ DJ. Family fun! Saturday, 14 June - Radio Jupiter. This special night heralds the return of the Northern Rivers favourite ‘Dolphin Award Winning’ reggae band, Radio Jupiter. The new onboard crew includes Blui Morgan, EV Peterson, Sin on horns, Mark Wayshner guitarist from USA, Don Coutts on Congas, and the amazing Si Jupiter at the helm. Doors: 7.00pm Show: 7.30pm Door Tix: $18 Presale Tix: $15 (+bf) Friday, 20 June - Well Swung Daddies Big Band have been rehearsing at the Bowlo getting ready for a big night of Swing to
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‘rock your socks off ’. They are an 11 piece swing band that play a mixture of modern swing masters. Show: 7.30pm Sunday, 22 June - Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing’ raises funds for charity (NRCF) at the Bowlo. This is the real thing … Russell Morris and his band supported by two well known local acts will play to fundraise for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation. Doors: 2.00 pm Show 2.30pm. Saturday, 28 June - iDig Music with the SAE Institute.Every month the Bowlo and the SAE Institute coordinate a special night to support young local artists. This night will give opportunities for budding sound and light engineers to work together on a live show. Give the Bowlo a call if you would like to showcase your new band with iDig Music at The Bowlo. Show: 7.30pm Door Tix: $5 Thursday, 31 July - Christmas in July 2014 at the Bowlo. Call the Bowlo on 6687 2741 or go to bangalowbowlo.com.au. Kat Antram
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Enjoying a late snack on day four of Bluesfest (along with some 20,000 others that night) I started talking to a couple sitting opposite. In conversation, “Where are you from, what music have you heard today etc”, I mentioned the CWA in Bangalow. It happens that the
Our next meeting is on Friday, 6 June at 10am at the RSL Hall. All welcome. We will be holding one of our quarterly street stalls on Saturday, 7 June from 8am. Lots of treats and a fabulous raffle. Do come on by. Many thanks to everyone who came to
Newrybar Hall now has a program of seasonal fairs at the hall – the second fair is at the hall Saturday, 7 June from 8am till 2pm. There will be a number of stallholders selling a range of arts, crafts and local fresh produce. Out the front we have a sausage sizzle, Zentvelds coffee cart and music by Nick Repin and his group. Enjoy a pleasant Saturday morning in Newrybar village and come and visit us at the fair. More information: newrybarhallfair@gmail.com. Ian Duncan
CWA news… CWA’s International luncheon will be held on 11 June. Our next craft night is 16 June, from 5 till 7pm so come along and learn or improve a skill while our next meeting is 18 June. We will be helping out at the Primex function at Casino from 19 to 21 June. Jane Curran
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couple sitting opposite (Meredith and Paul) buy the Bangalow CWA finger puppets in bulk for Paul’s chiropractic practice in Melbourne – he gives the finger puppets to young patients and they love them. Note: Following Bluesfest, Paul sent a thank you note to CWA enclosing photos of some patients proudly wearing their CWA finger puppets. So it’s a thank you to CWA and a thank you to the makers of the wonderful finger puppets. Hilary Wise
Networking breakfast Bangalow Business Women’s Networking breakfast is meeting next on Thursday, 12 June from 7.30 am - 9.00am at Utopia Cafe. Great company, great food and great speakers. Join us and meet some wonderful local women entrepreneurs. To be notified or find out who is speaking, check out our Facebook Page www.facebook. c o m / B a n g a l o w. B u s i n e s s . Womens.Networking or email bangalowbusinesswomen@ gmail.com or call Rosie on 0438 401 716. Rosie Kaplan
Invitation to book launch Bangalow residents and friends are invited to meet the author, David Spiteri, and attend the launch of Stoker Munro: Survivor on Saturday, 14 June at 2pm at the RSL Hall, Station
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Coorabell school fete Brush off your platforms and drag out the flares as Coorabell Public School invites you to a day of 70’s fun and frivolity. From sling shots, twister, crafts and limbo to coffee, cake and curry there will be activities and delicious food for young and old! Fabulous prizes going to auction include tickets to Splendour, Falls and Mullum Music festivals, a Skydive Byron Bay voucher and a dinner and accommodation package with the Brunswick Hotel, so bring some cash to grab yourself a bargain and support our annual fundraiser. Saturday, 14 June from 10am at Coorabell Hall. Diane Robertson
For foodies A lunch by Francisco’s Table will be held at the Bangalow A&I Hall on Saturday, 28 June. For more information go to francisco. food@gmail.com
… and wine buffs Come and enjoy the Ballina Fine Wine and Food Festival organised by The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond. It will be on Sunday, 20 July from 12 till 5pm at the Ballina jockey Club, Racecourse Rd, Ballina. Now in its fifth year, this festival has established itself as a premier event showcasing local
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Art There Collective is an informal group of ten established and emerging artists of the Northern Rivers region who exhibit every Bangalow market day in the Moller Pavilion, inside the Bangalow showground and – in August – at the Serpentine Gallery in Lismore, details next issue. The group exhibits a Event grants Organising an event or festival variety of affordable artworks, fine art prints, and need help with costs? including Byron Shire Council has up paintings, artist cards, sculptures, to $600 available that you can and photographs. Recent new apply for. Your organisation exhibitors are freestyle weaver needs to be a non-profit and Deb McFarlane, children’s book the grant can be used to assist author and illustrator, Catherine with Council costs such as DA Somers and Shani Miller from assessment, road closures, www.yellowfieldphotography. advertising fees or the provision com. For more information visit of additional bins and cleanup. A www.arttherecollective.com Di Martin total pool of $7,000 is available. Applications close Monday 30 June. An application form Coffs Quota antique fair can be downloaded at www. On 30 and 31 August, Quota byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions- International of Coffs Harbour of-interest, or a hard copy of are holding their nineteenth the application is available at annual antique fair. A vast array Council’s Administration Office of antiques and collectables in Mullumbimby and Community including furniture, china, Access Points around the Shire. glassware, jewellery, militaria, linen, toys etc will be on sale. The fair is to be held in the da Desh date change! Cabaret da Desh has had a Exhibition Hall, the Showground, change of date to Saturday, Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, 5 July with apologies for any which is fully wheel chair inconvenience. There are still accessible on Saturday 9 a.m. a few tickets available at $30 a to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to head from Barebones Art Space 3 p.m. Admission charge $5 with children under 12 years free. for a full night of entertainment. Karen Ryan Enquiries to Lyn, (02) 6652 5704.
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the ROADSIDE STALLS OF NEWRYBAR AND BROOKLET A great way to explore the local countryside is to take a drive around the back roads of Newrybar and Brooklet. An added bonus is to be able to stop at the many roadside stalls along the way to buy fresh seasonal local produce. Many fruit and vegetable growers have set up stalls to sell their excess produce and to earn some money. They rely on an honesty system where buyers deposit their money in a container in return for their purchases. Jude Houghton says, “I think we were the earliest stall along Broken Head Road back in the 1970s when we began selling pineapples out of an old wheelbarrow at three for $1.” As more houses were built and farms developed the number of roadside stalls grew so that now there are many along Broken Head Road. Fruit such as citrus, bananas, custard apples, avocados, stone fruit and passionfruit are available 8
depending on the season. Vegetables including potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplant, capsicum, lettuce and other greens are among the many choices to buy. Locally grown and roasted coffee, potted plants, eggs, fresh herbs and flowers are also sold on some stalls here and in other parts of Newrybar. One Broken Head Road stallholder comments that, “The stalls are appreciated by both locals and people from outside the area. Byron residents often refer to a trip to the Broken Head Road stalls as a visit to ‘the long shop.’ The honesty system works very well as the vast majority of buyers are honest and appreciate the great choice of fresh produce available to them. The roadside stall holders also benefit from the positive attitude Ballina Council has towards them. A recent Council publication mentioned the roadside stalls
as being a special feature of the Shire.” Brooklet also has its share of locally grown produce for sale. A range of hydroponically grown lettuce is available all year round on two stalls. Further down the road Rishworth Lane also has a roadside stall with many types of fruit and vegetables. A familiar sight in stone fruit season is the roadside table laden with bags of peaches and nectarines on Brooklet Road. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Statistics Australians are eating less fruit and vegetables than ever before. So we are indeed fortunate to live in an area where such an abundance of locally grown produce is so easily accessible and affordable. Locals and many people from other areas really enjoy their meandering drives around the back roads enjoying the scenery and buying as they go. Lyn Plummer BANGALOW’S HEARTBEAT
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MARKET FORCES Refreshing the name and adding a new Cheese Club is the reason behind a recent name change by Bangalow Cheese Company, now trading as Byron Bay Cheese Company but still a regular at the Bangalow Saturday market. The Newrybar semi-hard cheese used in this recipe is one of the most popular in the range. These croquettes are fabulous for dinner parties as they can be prepared during the day then simply fried when everyone arrives. Serve on a bed of rocket or sprouts with your favourite tomato relish Newrybar and Chorizo croquettes (Serves 6) Ingredients 200gm freshly grated Newrybar semi-hard cheese 1 Salumi chorizo (diced finely and cooked till crispy) 3 large eggs 6 cooked potatoes (boiled) cooled 2 tablespoons of Byron Bay Butter, melted 3 tablespoons finely sliced fresh green shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Pinch grated nutmeg Pinch smoked paprika 2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup of plain flour 1 cup fresh bread crumbs Rice bran oil, for frying Whisk one of the eggs in a medium bowl. Press the potatoes through a ricer into the
bowl. Add the Newrybar cheese, Byron Bay Butter, Salumi Chorizo, shallots, parsley, nutmeg, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, to taste. Mix gently with a rubber spatula until evenly combined. Using your hands, form the potato mixture into 5cm logs and place on tray. Continue until all the potato mixture is used up. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Now set up the crumbing station. Beat the remaining egg in a shallow plate. Put the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish and plain flour in a third shallow dish. Roll
a croquette in the flour till coated then egg until coated, then in the breadcrumbs, and place it on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining croquettes. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Pour enough rice bran oil into a heavybottomed pan to reach a depth of 3cm. Heat the oil over medium heat, and fry the croquettes a few at a time, turning, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining croquettes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
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Farming for biodiversity Farming has provided humanity with food for millennia. It has gone through countless transformations since its beginning and will continue to do so as long as there are humans producing food for others. In Australia, farmers occupy and manage 54% of Australia’s landmass (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Land Management and Farming in Australia, 2007-2008). Farmers have an important role to play in the biodiversity debate. Too often they are described as either the villains or the heroes, most often by people who have no direct experience of farming on any scale. Increasing biodiversity on farms is not a ‘greeny concept’; it is a pragmatic, scientific and welldocumented way to increase farm productivity. The role of biodiversity in agriculture is many-faceted; the recycling of nutrients, wind break and micro climate regulation, pollination, soil structure improvement through soil food webs, water flow management, erosion prevention, biological control, chemical detoxification. The list goes on. I highly recommend the lecture The ecological role of biodiversity in agroecosystems. Miguel A. Altieri, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, 201 Wellman, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA. There are ways to improve on farm biodiversity. Some are in use on many farms in our area. Maintain natural vegetation intact as far as possible. This may be in difficult access areas or in paddocks where mature trees will provide shade for the cattle as well as habitat for countless creatures. No matter how small those remnants are, they are
valuable for maintaining some biodiversity. Remnants also provide valuable seed banks. When creating native planting lots or wind breaks, it is better to have compact planting than linear ones as those are more
useful to wildlife and less susceptible to colonisation by aggressive birds. Creek lines and gullies are ideal corridors for wildlife and plant species. Extending or planting along riparian areas will help control run off and erosion. Dams, present on many farms, can be used to increase biodiversity. Fencing off
even a small part will help preserve and promote biodiversity. Dams provide habitat to beneficial creatures and, planted with native and endemic species, will create a reservoir for native plant and animal expansion. In those reserves, natural or manmade, it is important to leave fallen trees, branches and other ground debris as they will provide food and habitat to countless species vegetal as well as animal from large to microscopic. Fence off those vegetated areas to protect them from grazing. Placing beehives near those areas will also be beneficial and provide a tasty treat. Planting a varied mixture (type, density etc) of trees, shrubs and grasses is more likely to attract a variety of wildlife. To increase the density of natural insect predators it will be necessary to create the habitat they require. For instance, if you want to attract more insectivorous bats, use more open plantings as this is their preferred habitat, and for small insectivorous birds make sure to plant an understorey of bushy, prickly shrubs. Once again, at the risk of repeating myself, it all starts with the soil. A healthy soil will produce healthy and robust plants with strong root systems. The key to successful production is a good understanding of the soil food web. For further reading go on www.facebook. com/Interactive.landscapes where I have posted my reference sources. Patrick Regnault (Dip.Hort) Registered Horticulturist 0062 MAIH
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Billycart Derby day on Sunday, 18 May, was another wonderful day of fun, family and community. At 6am the weather wasn’t looking promising but the rain cleared in the time-honoured spirit of our derby days and the fun commenced. Some race winners. Byron won the Schools Challenge and Bangalow Rugby the Sports Challenge. Stuart Middleton won the Open Professional and his wife Louise won the Mothers Race. Arj Barker won the Celebrity Race. Congratulations to all the winners and racers.
The parade, organised by Libby LundMcDonald, was possibly the best yet and delighted the crowd. The pipe band, schools, scouts, Tommy Franklin (the Happiest Man Alive) with Dance Lab Australia - and many more - marched and danced down the street to cheers and applause. The vintage cars were also a big hit. Event organiser Tony Heeson and the hard-working Lions warmly thank all the sponsors, volunteers and participants. Di Martin
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loose in Bangalow Hundreds of happy parents and kids also enjoyed the Bangalow Public School’s annual Mad Hatters’ Tea Party fundraiser on 18 May. Now in its fourth year, this fun-filled family day raises much-needed funds to assist the school in providing important sports, technology and arts opportunities for all students. This year’s Mad Hatters’ featured an array of delicious foods including the famous Barcoo beef burgers, delicious vegetarian foods and a sell-out cake stall of delicious home-baked goodies. Kids enjoyed crafting billycarts using recycled materials and many had their hair painted bright colours in the latest craze - hair chalking. The school would like to thank the many local businesses, parents, children and staff who contributed in many ways to make this day such a success. Sally Schofield
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skin conditions of dogs Skin conditions are common in dogs. Symptoms include redness, itching, pustules, weeping sores, scabs, hair loss and odour. Most commonly these symptoms are caused by allergies, parasites, bacterial and fungal infections; however, hormonal imbalances and conditions affecting the immune system should also be considered. Finding the cause of the condition is the key to managing it. This can be as simple as trying a few things at home but it may also become a journey of commitment as it often requires a process of elimination. New skin takes approximately four weeks to mature so you will need to be patient to see results! Things to try at home Eliminate fleas as these parasites are common. A surprising number of dogs are so sensitive that one single flea can cause significant hair loss and discomfort. Select a product that will get on top of the flea breeding cycle - one dose will not fix the problem. Examine your pet’s diet. Many dogs are sensitive to particular ingredients in food just as humans are. In some cases the right balance of vitamins and fatty acids can help manage an ongoing skin condition. Try adding fish oil to your pet’s meal - half a teaspoon once daily for small dogs, one teaspoon once daily for medium to large dogs. Look at the plants in your garden. Familiarise yourself with plants that irritate dogs’ skin such as those from the Wandering Jew family: Moses-in-a-boat, rhoeo, turtle vine and purple heart are all very common in our sub-tropical climate. You may need to create a barrier or remove the plants altogether if they prove to be the cause of the skin irritation. Medicated or soothing shampoos and other topical applications such as aloe vera gel, neem and paw paw ointment can help soothe and manage mild skin irritations. The pH (acidity) value of animals’ skin is different to that of humans so it is important to use specially formulated products. Read instructions as some
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applications need to left on the skin for 5-10 minutes. Try mixing plain white vinegar with the same volume of water. Use this as a spray or a wash once daily to soothe minor irritations. Do not use if pustules or sores are open as it will be painful. Vinegar will also help to reduce odours. They will only smell like fish and chips for five minutes or so! Write everything down. These records will be particularly helpful should further investigation be required! The next step If the above trials have not shown significant improvement then the next step is to seek a diagnosis from a veterinarian. Whether you choose conventional methods of treatment or integrated options such as homeopathy, western or Chinese herbal remedies, it is important to understand that over 160 skin disorders have been identified to date so whilst an answer may be just a simple laboratory test away, it may also require you
to dedicate yourself to a period of vet visits, record keeping, laboratory tests and a variety of possible remedies. You can expect to gain a great deal from an initial consultation. Information will need to be shared and this will include obtaining history and test results from any vet who has previously seen your pet. It should also include the notes you so diligently took when you were trying different things at home! This visit should also discuss your level of your commitment to the process, both financially and time-wise. Many pet owners have “tried everything” and are starting to become desperate for answers. If this is you, then please do consider an holistic consultation. Animals with chronic (long term) conditions can benefit significantly by looking at seasons, patterns and your dog’s specific behavioural indicators. An holistic consultation is an indepth and personal experience. Dr Megan Kearney, Vitality Vetcare
Chamber News Byron Shire Council representatives manned a stall on Saturday, 10 May at the Farmers Market to give local residents the opportunity to view and ask questions about the Byron Shire Development Control Plan currently on exhibition. Council representatives and General Manager Ken Gainger
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were also able to discuss the kerb and guttering and parking which will take place in Deacon Street. Bangalow Chamber of Commerce President, Peter Mortimore, has been instrumental in achieving this extra parking which will have minimal impact on the environs and be of great benefit to the locals,
businesses and visitors. The Bangalow Chamber of Commerce has two representatives who sit at the Round Table meetings held regularly at the Byron Shire Chambers. It is a fantastic opportunity for the Chamber to put forward issues that directly affect our village. Eva Heath
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we all do stupid things As we mature through life we all are susceptible to doing ‘stupid things’ that result in an injury whether it is a first time event or an acerbation of an existing condition. Dysfunctions to our musculoskeletal system can be a result of a sporting injury, an activity of everyday living or from repetitive trauma from a work place (or even school related) activity. Prompt management is the key to effective progressive rehabilitation and there are many health professionals in our community that can assist you to get back to your everyday life. Last month I can honestly say that I did the classic ‘stupid thing’ and injured myself in the garden. After a morning of the usual household duties: washing, cleaning up and performing ‘hoovalates’ whilst vacuuming (can’t claim that phrase – thanks Ms Scofield!) I then got into the garden and although I had been practicing good posture and bracing up until that point, I tweaked my back. I was merely placing a pot down on my deck but instead of putting a foot on the garden bed I had just been attending to, I leant forward and heard a dreaded ‘pop’ in my lower back and seized up! Initial panic set in but then rather than compounding the issue with psychological stressors I got to managing it! As a physio I knew what I had to do,
primarily acute management (ice, easing positions, avoiding further aggravation – minimal sitting, driving, etc and of course pain relief) but also to continue to move without settling in a position for too long. I added gentle manual treatments to restore functional movements in my low back to correct the classic flexed position with a lovely little list so that the stress was taken
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off the injured structures. I then went back to the basics with respect to re-educating my core muscles, keeping correct anatomical movement in the back/pelvic joints and gaining flexibility in muscles that had tightened up in a protective response to the injury. Fortunately I rehabilitated quickly but the main point here is that these concepts can be applied to all injuries and your doctor and allied health practitioners (whether physio, osteo or chiro) can assist with your management. Pain relief, manual treatments to alleviate the stress on damaged or susceptible structures by correcting movement patterns, postural/ergonomic advice and graded, functional exercise and, on occasion psychology, all assist rehabilitating an injury. This short, not too technical introduction to musculoskeletal problems is from a position of ‘I hear you and I feel your pain!’ perspective and I hope that my colleagues (Cally O’Hara and Troy Eady) and I can contribute again to Heartbeat with more topics of interests. Our bodies are precious; keeping fit and healthy is important but unfortunately one day you may be in a predicament where you will need to take some form of action. There is plenty of good support out there for you! Liz Thomas, Bangalow Physiotherapy
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arts and crafts Hello and welcome to winter: not the winter of our discontent (thanks Will) but the lifting of faces to the sun where that ray of hope can shine in our minds, hearts and souls. People power; standing up for what is ‘just’ in our corner of the world (albeit for a demi-blink) and knowing that not all creativity, art and culture has been washed down that poisoned river of profit and power! The Bentley Art Prize can be the vehicle, again, for emerging artists to “showcase their talent to the wider community” with the theme Seascapes (instead of ‘hey dude, where’s my land?’) Amazing grace, how sweet it is. The Bentley Hall Committee and the Bentley Community (go Bentley go go go) offer artists, yet again, a chance to shine. Exhibition dates for 2014 1-3rd August with closing date for entries around July 20. Visit www. bentleyartprize.com.au for more details. The Australia Council for the Arts (still with a pulse - hasn’t been axed yet) offers Australian composers and songwriters of
music in any style the opportunity to apply for the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Residency. The successful applicant will be provided financial support (thanks Peggy, love your philanthropy) and accommodation in the Composers’ House of the same name in Sydney for the 2015 calendar year, to produce creative work and undertake professional development. www. australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/2014/peggyglanville-hicks-residency by July 31. Archibald Prize 2014 at the Art Gallery of NSW. Know someone distinguished in art, letters, science or politics? Distinguished, I said, not extinguished! Well, if you can paint and live in Australasia, you can paint their portrait, enter the prize and become rich and famous, and then somebody might paint you one day! Snap! You have until June 26 to give it a go. www. artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/ Arty and need a place to stay (let’s call it a Residency, shall we?) The Bundanon Trust Artist in Residence Program is open to professional artists and groups,
from all disciplines and is a key part of Arthur Boyd’s vision for Bundanon, offering an “inspirational haven for artists to pursue their practice.” Love anyone who has a vision, don’t you? Check out www.bundanon.com.au/content/artistresidence-program-2015-applicationsopen-0 by June 30. Not to be taken for granted (grant: this word still exists in the Australian vernacular) the 2015 funding round from the Regional Arts Fund, provides grants that support arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits and that develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills and development opportunities! Now there’s a retro mindset, I love it! Check out the detail by August 15 (promises promises) www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf/ Bring on the smiles and remember to lend a hand when you can! Artery, the pulse that takes the blood to the heart........... Marika Bryant
Show business: Thimble Up! I was talking to my sister about how the Bangalow show was coming up, and how it was time to start sewing now. She commented that it really was, because she’s been walking around the Bangalow Show pavilion for the last twenty years, thinking she’d do a whole load of creative sewing projects for ‘next year’, and it’s been 20 years and still not a single entry completed. So, aspiring entrants, get a copy of the catalogue from the Bangalow CWA, or contact me on 6687 2003 and I will organise for you to receive one. This year’s theme is bees, and the
project for the needlework section is a ‘milk and honey’ patchwork quilt. For this project, all entrants will make the same quilt (1.2m x1.5 minimum), and the pattern is available from the CWA rooms in the main street in Bangalow. First prize is a $300 gift voucher from Splash into Craft in Ballina...but ladies, it’s all about the camaraderie of competing in a friendly way with your fellow lovers of home-made crafts... and the kudos of ‘smashing’ everyone else in a competition to the death! So roll up your sleeves and put on those thimbles and get quilting! (Sis, eat my dust!)
Of course, for the less competitive, there are categories this year for children, including for the under 8s, a stuffed sewn animal; for the 9 -12 year olds, a decorated cushion or a scarf (Teachers, this would make a great class project for winter). For secondary school aged youth, categories include fancy apron, best creatively decorated garment or article. These are just a few of the classes in each section, so get the show schedule and fulfil your niche. Other open-to-all-ages categories include making bunting, dresses, aprons, pin cushions as well as a huge range of knitting, crocheting and embroidery. Come on folks, let’s all join in and help keep traditional home crafts alive for future generations, and have a ball while we’re doing it. Rosemary Hill
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CAWI provides care and finds homes for unwanted or surrendered animals. We rehabilitate orphaned or sick animals and promote responsible pet ownership. CAWI is run by volunteers and is now raising money to build a BYRON ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTRE. Our main source of income is from our Op Shop and we are always in need of household goods and furniture to sell.
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landcare needs patrons The support of the patrons in the past few years has meant we can keep improving the local environment. We hope you will continue to support our work in the coming year as we receive no funding from government sources and any partnerships only pay for that project directly and not maintenance. In 2013 we had a very good response from the patron scheme and attracted our first Platinum patron. We hope that locals do see and enjoy the areas we are maintaining for all to use; the more funds we can raise, the further we can take this work. Further information on becoming a Bangalow Land and Rivercare Patron can be found at www.bangalowlandcare.org. au. We do hope you’ll consider us a worthy investment! 2014 has been a very busy year for Bangalow Land and Rivercare. We went from almost finishing up at this time last year to weekly working bees. We had a few more workers join the team at first but most of those have dropped away now, leaving us with a core group of about eight (on a good day) and a few people who come occasionally, always a welcome sight. Currently we are trying to maintain the four main plantings we have in the town. They are the sports fields, the wetland and the two big plantings behind Bangalow Pool but we have an eye on other sites and have also managed planting two new sections of Byron Creek in the past 12 months. The two new plantings were quite exciting for us as they link to existing plantings thereby continuing the wildlife corridor further down the creek. The Sikh Temple planting was made possible by a partnership with Lendlease and Wetlands Australia while the most recent, on the other side of the creek, was initiated by Fr Matthew at the Anglican Church and was in partnership with Rous Water, Big Scrub Landcare Group and Rainforest Connections. This is only stage 1 of this
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planting; stage 2 will connect this planting to the existing planting behind the toilet block in the park. It is planned for a walkway to be constructed that will lead from Snow’s Bridge right around to the pool area. As we are stretched already it has been possible to negotiate outside maintenance for these two sites so, while we help if we are needed, we are trying to dedicate what resources we have to existing projects. Another part of Bangalow under our watch is Paddy’s Creek. The team has been spending some time tackling the weeds along the creek and trying to maintain the spread of some invasive species. The Byron Council regeneration team did spend several sessions there over the last few years which has helped enormously but, like all good projects, the funding ran out. With the flowering of the Cestrum in January we put in a call to Council and although it took a little time we did get a team in there for two days around Easter with good impact. The team leader showed me a new weed that
has emerged along the creek that I’ve never seen before, Giant Devils Fig, very spikey and grows like mad. We suspect the local bat colony is bringing it in. If you live nearby you may want to familiarise yourself with it and remove it on discovery. This is a high priority weed on the Far North Coast Weed register. A link to help you recognize it: fncw.nsw.gov.au/weed-information/ priority-weeds-index/giant-devils-fig/ Speaking of weeds, there is another very nasty vine - Balloon Vine - taking a hold of the creek along the sports fields planting. We are trying to manage this but with millions of seed forming very rapidly on even very small vines it is certainly giving us a run for our money. It is also very apparent at the car park end of Station Street and, although it has been in this location for some time now, we have been unable to get to it. My hope is that with enough funds raised through our patron program, we can hire a bush regenerator to clean it up. The link if interested to see it: www. weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident. Liz Gander
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Jumping in and contributing to the community Two years ago, civil engineer Chris Taylor, his wife Elisa and sevenweek-old son William, moved to Bangalow from Wollongong for his work for a major construction company. “We knew a little about the area in advance, and thought it would be great to be able to spend the first few years of Will’s life here,” Chris said. Originally from England, Chris qualified as a civil engineer in Nottingham and Newcastle. After graduating, he spent six years working in London and Newcastle before meeting Elisa, an Australian working and travelling through Europe. Elisa, a secondary school and ESL teacher, decided with Chris to return to Australia. For the following seven years he worked in and around Sydney before taking on this assignment in Bangalow. Down south, he’d worked as a surveyor and engineer on a variety of projects: the M7 freeway, Warragamba Dam, Port Botany expansion project, then the Pacific Highway at Buledelah. Constant change in work locations, while giving Chris variety, isn’t always easy on family life. “There are pros and cons. We both love the travel. It brought us together in the first place but as you get older, you want to find a place to settle. It can be hard. You do get to see the nice parts of the country, but you miss your family and home base.” Since arriving in Bangalow Chris and Elisa have really enjoyed plugging in to the ‘young parents’ scene. “People have been very supportive.”
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Council and included in the Development Application for the restoration of the weir, currently before Council. Why did he get involved in the project? “To make a difference. People all have different skills. I think the more you give, the more you learn. I’ve been learning how to deal with Council and the various other related government departments and companies. I’m sure this will help me in the future. In the process of putting forward a community project like this, you learn patience and diplomacy. Everyone has a role to play.” Reflecting on his role with the Bangalow Parklands team, Chris added: “I like working with people. Engineering is very analytical, but in my opinion, you do need people skills too.” What would he like to see as the eventual outcome of the Parklands project? “Everything that we have in the Masterplan. The weir wall upgraded and made safe. A community garden set up. A bandstand rotunda. An expanded playground. Improved facilities. We’d like to be able to make it a safe, pretty place where anyone in the community can go to relax and enjoy.” And what’s his opinion of Bangalow, after his first two years here? “We’ve fallen in love with the place and the people. It’s like a hidden gem, another world. It seems to attract a particular type of person with conscience and intelligence, willing to jump in and make a difference. “I’m grateful to the Parklands team for giving me the chance to get involved. I’ve learned as much as I’ve given.” Christobel Munson
Chris and Elisa Taylor with their son William
In June last year, Chris joined the Bangalow Parklands team. He’d read about the project in Bangalow’s Heartbeat and learned something of the history of the creek swimming hole. “I realised that since I was living closer to work for a change, I had a bit of spare time available. I saw that since the weir was fenced off there was nowhere for small children like Will to be able to have a paddle and wondered if there was anything I could do to help.” The Parklands team was delighted to have the expertise of an experienced civil engineer to add to their skills, welcoming him with open arms. Chris came up with a new concept plan to repair the crumbling weir wall. This was presented to Byron
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what I’ve been reading A simple, moving, vivid and heartbreaking account of one young sailor’s eventful war.
Stoker Munro: Survivor by David Spiteri
Stoker Munro, a Byron Bay lad, was only seventeen when he sailed out of Fremantle on 14 February 1942. He was on ‘captain’s report’ at the time for being ‘adrift’; a situation which had come about because of a young woman called Susan who stole his virginity and his watch causing him to be late back to his ship, the HMAS Perth. Two weeks after leaving Fremantle, on 1 March 1942, the HMAS Perth was torpedoed by the Japanese along with the USS Houston and the survivors from those sinking vessels were rescued by the Japanese making them prisoners of war. Over the next two and a half years Munro would spend time in Singapore’s infamous Changi prison before being sent to work on the ThaiBurma Railway. From Thailand he was being transported to Japan on the Rakuyo Maru along with more than 1000 POWs when they were torpedoed by American forces. His survival from this shipwreck after spending five days in the ocean is nothing short of extraordinary. This is Dave Spiteri’s second book and it is very different from his first. This is an authorised biography of Lloyd William Munro from the time of his leaving Fremantle in 1942 to his return to Byron Bay in 1944. It’s well written, extremely engaging and very under-stated. Dave says of his friend Munro, “Like many men of the time, he kept his war to himself. Sometimes when we were talking he would just stop and sit there – I could only imagine what he was thinking as he never showed any emotion.” And yet, despite this, there was a depth to the writing which resonated with emotion. This book was an easy read compared to the rawness of Richard Flanagan’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North because Munro himself does not dwell on the horror of war. However there is no disguising how awful and de-humanising his life must have been as a POW. Mike Carlton, author of Cruiser, a history of HMAS Perth, has endorsed this book and this is what he had to say: “The story of Stoker Munro’s survival is an epic of the human spirit. David Spiteri, a sailor himself, has told it beautifully with admiration and affection.” Lloyd Munro went on to serve with the Royal Australian Navy for many years but Byron Bay was his home ground. David Spiteri, a Northern Rivers local, has done a terrific job of telling Munro’s story and Heartbeat’s own Di Martin was responsible for the editing. Hope to see you at the launch where we will celebrate this survivor’s incredible life. Carolyn Adams – Bookworms & Papermites
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persian arts – off the page ADFAS in June: The history of book art in classic Persian stories. On Monday, 16 June at the A&I Hall, Susan Scollay will present ‘Off the Page - Persian Arts in the medieval and pre-modern world’, a talk about the history of book art in relation in particular to classic Persian stories. Susan will examine the content and ‘look’ of the books that circulated in the medieval and later Persianate world and explore how classic Persian stories were copied into illuminated manuscripts beautifully illustrated with exquisite miniature paintings. These manuscripts represent the highest achievements in the history of the art of the book. They were produced in a palace or in elite workshops from the 13th to 18th centuries. Circulating as gifts and objects of high commercial and cultural value, these manuscripts conveyed images far beyond the boundaries of their country of origin, inspiring the design vocabulary of art objects – especially ceramics and textiles - in neighbouring territories such as Ottoman Turkey and Mughal India. In addition these literary works often served as guides to courtly dress, manners and values. The cohesive nature of the visual culture in which the books flourished will be illustrated by parallels to other luxurious art objects that circulated amongst the royal courts. Susan is an art historian and curator specialising in the arts and culture of the Islamic world. She also specialises in historic textiles. Susan has a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University; a Master of Arts from the Dominican University of California and a PhD which she completed at La Trobe University,
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Melbourne in 2012, the subject of which was Ottoman art and architecture. In this study she wrote a cultural history of the lost 15th century Ottoman palace at Edirne; a building she viewed from the perspectives of its ceremonies and spaces, the art objects and textiles used within the palace walls, its extensive gardens, and the poets and poetry that inspired it. In January 2013 she was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Susan is a contributing editor to the prestigious London journal, HALI: carpet, textile and Islamic art; a member of the national committee of management of The Asian Arts Society of Australia (TAASA). She was the specialist guest curator of the major international loan exhibition of manuscripts from the Bodleian Library ( www.bodleian.
ox.ac.uk ), University of Oxford, Love and Devotion; from Persia and Beyond, at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne in 2012 and again at the Bodleian Library from late-2012 to April 2013. She edited and contributed to the award-winning publication Love and Devotion; from Persia and Beyond, that accompanied both exhibitions. Susan is a regular lecturer to a wide range of academic and cultural institutions and special interest groups in Australia and internationally. Off the Page - Persian Arts in the medieval and pre-modern world will be held at the A&I Hall, Station Street, Bangalow at 6.30pm on Monday, 16 June. Doors open at 6.00pm. ADFAS members free, guests $25 (includes glass of wine and light snack). Anni Abink, Chairman, ADFAS
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scouts news There is much to report from the wonderful world of local scouting. The Bangalow Cub Scouts have recently travelled to Glenreagh to attend the Thrills and Skills camp. They rotated around different skills stations to have a go at flying fox, a giant mud slide, archery, canoeing, tunnel mazes and much, much more. The Cubs, leaders and parent helpers all reported it was a fantastic weekend. There were approximately 200 Cub Scouts from around the state attending the camp. As an added bonus to the fun, the Bangalow Cub Scouts earned their Level 1 Canoeing Badge! Other scouting adventures include four of the Bangalow Scouts along with two leaders attending a basic canoeing skills weekend at Tooninbar Dam in April. They reported
having a wonderful time. The Scout troop will be attending the Region Rally where they will be putting their skills to the test by competing against other troops from the North Coast Region. On ANZAC day, both the Scouts and Cubs were well represented, proudly participating in the parade and the ceremony and service at the RSL hall. Two of the Scouts were given the honour of assisting leading the parade and taking part in the official flag ceremony. The Cubs and Scouts also helped with the serving of the luncheon after the service. It was a warm and beautiful day and great to be a part of such an important community event. Some lucky mums and one grandma of the Cub Scouts had a great night in May when they were treated to a ‘Pamper Mum
night’ at the Scout Hall. My feet are still silky smooth from the delightful foot soak, massage and manicure/pedicure that I received from my Cub on the night. We were also treated to homemade scones, biscuits, tea and chocolate; a very warm and loving gesture from these wonderful children and the Cub Scout leaders. Keep your eyes out for Cubs and Scouts at the Bangalow Farmer’s market. They will be there with raffles, activities or other wares for sale to help raise vital funds for ongoing events throughout the year. It’s also a great opportunity to come and chat to us to find out more about the exciting world of scouting. Bangalow Scouts meet on Tuesday nights from 6.15 to 7.45 and Cub Scouts meet on Wednesday nights from 6.15 to 7.45 during school term. If you would like to find out more about Scouting, please call Jenny Holden on 6687 2047 or check out www.scouts.com.au. Cyndi Harris
Newrybar School Fireworks and Newrybar Public School is set to light up the night sky on Saturday, 14 June with its annual fireworks and bonfire spectacular. Put on by the school’s P&C, Newrybar Fireworks has been celebrated by the school for more than a quarter of a century. The fireworks and bonfire night is a tradition which adds to the more than 124-
year history of the Newrybar primary school. Newrybar Fireworks taps directly into that history. Through community support the school is able to raise much needed funds to directly benefit the students. Activities will include Tombola, chocolate wheel and raffles and produce stalls. Renowned for great local food there’s
everything from the Bangalow Lions Club’s famous Aussie barbeque, to vegetarian curries, chicken satays, homemade cakes, desserts and Apex Club doughnuts. There’s also the local Zentveld coffee cart and homemade organic lemonade. Entertainment includes a live band, DJ music, with requests. There will be plenty
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bush culture The sounds of brass rang out through the trees and across the countryside at Fernleigh Public School on Thursday, 1 May. The small school was treated to the professional sounds of Manly Selective High School Wind and Jazz bands - students
from Years 10, 11 and 12, led by tutors Craig Driscoll and Mark Brown, along with teacher Lucienne Howard. These were no ordinary school bands. To the delight of all involved, students danced to the Time Warp and joined in with
percussion instruments to the 50 strong band, playing songs from hit movies such as Hairspray, The Lion King and Incredibles. Individual instrument sounds and features were demonstrated following performances such as Grenada and Shake your Tail Feather. An all inclusive program was presented as students from Fernleigh were invited to participate by conducting, with one even allowed to drum along during a performance. Manly Selective High School has since concluded its week long tour, providing free performances to a number of local public schools. The Sydney northern beaches school boasts 12 bands, two of which were visiting our northern NSW coast. The school will send out different bands in three tours this year, as well as one to Italy in 2015. “It was a privilege to have such a professional band play for our small school,” reported the Principal, Dawn Douglas. “We try very hard to ensure that our students do not miss out on things that larger schools can offer, and this was certainly one fine example. What a treat!” Dawn Douglas
Fair set to soar to entertain the littlies, including a merrygo-round, ferris wheel and jeeps for the bigger kids – all topped off with the night sky fireworks spectacular at around 7pm. Funds raised from the Fireworks and Fair directly improve the teacher/student ratio by paying for additional teachers for literacy groups, with small intense
learning individual activities. The funds also allow for the Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) kindergarten program to operate and also directly help to halve the bus costs for school excursions and sporting activities. The school recently had an all weather shade cover installed over the sandpit and
the funds raised from this year’s Fireworks and Fair will help the School save for new outdoor playing equipment. School gates open for the fireworks spectacular at 4pm, with fireworks kicking off at 7pm. Joanna Wilkinson Enquiries to Newrybar Public School on 6687 1343.
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Garden Club meeting
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Red Cross meeting; Earlybird Writers’ tickets end
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Red Cross street stall; Masters soccer championships; Newrybar Hall Fair
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Happy Birthday Foodworks
Bob and Helen Johnston in Kauai
Matthew Ridderhof with senior staff (out of 41 currently employed) recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of Foodworks Bangalow and shared his expansion plans with the local community.
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Business women’s breakfast
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Book launch; Coorabell school fete; Radio Jupiter; Newrybar Fair and Fireworks
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ADFAS; CWA craft night
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CWA meeting
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Well Swung Daddies Big Band
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Bangalow market; Russell Morris
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Francisco’s Table; iDig Music HB deadlines: 11(ads) 16(copy)
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Hawaiian holiday Helen Johnston, dedicated Heartbeat reporter and President of the Garden Club, was so taken with the scenery and flora that she sent us photos, along with an account of the trip. Watch for it in a later issue. Eds
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