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Evans Head Living History Museum
‘First Bites Exhibition’ A Taste of our Fishing History
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Brick Aleckson and Lester Cribb B Lob L sters 1950’s
Brian’s community service
Backpacking at 60
• Brian Thomas of Iluka
• Maggie Counihan
Grafton Ukettes set to hop
Franking cedits and politics
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Hello! They say time flies when your having fun ... well I don’t know if I am having THAT much fun, but can you believe that we are at the end of April already? The thing that I find the most disturbing about this is that it means we are all getting a little older a lot quicker than we would like to. Thanks to everyone for once again sending your news and photos through. We love reading about what you have all been doing and the antics that many of you get up to. I especially love Miss Thai, who I believe was one of the stars of the Yamba Day View Club’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Our journalist Lynne Mowbray was lucky enough to interview Maggie Coulehan a very energetic senior who started backpacking at 60 and hasn’t looked back. It’s a great story. She also spoke with the members of the Grafton Ukettes, who are preparing for their 2018 Grafton Uke Hop. If you love the songs of the 50s and 60s then this is definitely a weekend that is worth putting in your diary. We are so lucky to live on the north coast of NSW. There is so much to see and do in our area, especially at some of our galleries and museums. We really do have some world class exhibitions and shows available to us. I hope you liked the front cover for this issue. The Evans Head Living History Museum is looking at the history of the fishing industry and there are some terrific photos and a lot of nostalgia that goes with them. This exhibition only runs until June this year, so get yourself to Evans Head and take a look. I hope you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to more of your news in our next edition. Cheers, Lynda
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Can you use Australian Native Plants for Bonsai?
The short answer is yes. But what native species work best for this Japanese art form and ancient practice of “tray planting”? At their April meeting the Coffs Harbour district group enjoyed an informal presentation by Symon Dworjanyn who has made Bonsai his almost all-consuming passion when he is not doing his day job as a Marine Ecologist. Symon had brought along three large specimens from his collection; 1. A Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Grandis), which in nature is a handsome straight tree to 50m with smooth white bark. 2. A Black Wattle (Callicoma serratifolia) – this is the species which was used by early settlers in making their wattle and daub houses, a tall shrub or sometimes small tree. NB The common name Black Wattle is now ascribed to Acacia mearnsii.
3. Cryptocarya glaucescens or Brown Beech, a tall tree to 30m. Nothing like taking on a challenge with such tall growing species! An important part of the bonsai process is choosing the right container and Symon described how the colour, shape and dimensions of the pot is crucial along with choosing a container which will complement the plant’s size and positioning and, set it off to best artistic advantage. For the purposes of the demonstration Symon had left some of the leaves on the Black Wattle at their natural size which meant that people could see how to prune the stems to achieve the desired size and shape which then initiated smaller fresh growth. He explained the important matter of choosing a well drained medium so as not to waterlog the plants with the necessary watering regime that these
plants need. Some members were surprised to learn that specialist tools are not precursors to engaging in Bonsai gardening. The art form can be seen as requiring expensive items, however Symon’s toolkit, apart from a particular type of curved secateur, was simple and found in most gardeners’ toolsheds, sharp scissors and a small tool for teasing out the roots when required. The curved secateur ensures a ‘hidden’ cut when pruning, an important characteristic integral to the philosophy and practice of Bonsai. Lots of questions were asked, the plants admired and perhaps, possibly some new converts to this ancient art form. Symon’s only warning being, that similar to having pets when you decide to go away on holiday there is much angst about your darlings and wondering how they will survive your absence.
Laughter is the best medicine I have a rare intolerance which means I can only drink fermented liquds such as gin. Julie Walters The only real way to look younger is not to be born so soon. Charles M Schulz We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work it’s way through parliament. Anon
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There’s one advantage to being 102. No peer pressure. Dennis Wolfberg I always add a year to myself, so I’m prepared foor my next birthday. Wo when I was 39, I was already 40. Revolution - April 2017 Cage 21 Nicolas When a man has a birthday, he takes a day off. When a woman has a birthday, she takes at least three years off. Joan Rivers.
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part of Clarence Village’s special relationship with the RSL For many of the hundreds of residents living in Clarence Village’s independent, supported or aged care facilities, the commemoration of Anzac Day is of great personal importance.
With a significant number of returned servicemen and service widows residing in Clarence Village, CEO Duncan McKimm said the commemoration of Anzac Day was a very special occasion for the community. “It’s very important to our residents and to the organisation itself that we commemorate Anzac Day, as many of our residents have served or lost loved ones in military service,” said Mr McKimm. “The RSL was also critical in the establishment of Clarence Village, contributing funds they’d raised for building their own accommodation for the aged in Grafton towards the establishment of Clarence Village. “It’s a contribution that’s never been forgotten and for almost fifty years we’ve maintained a very close relationship with the RSL as a result.” Clarence Village hosts the RSL Day Club at its Joan Muir Community Centre at 194 Turf St each Thursday as part of the ongoing close relationship between the two organisations.
The Clarence Village community provides support for those residents who have lost loved ones in service or who have served themselves, contributing a communal wreath at the Anzac Day ceremony and holding smaller ceremonies across the Village sites and at Dougherty Villa. Mr McKimm says commemorative events like Anzac Day help keep Village residents and their families connected to the community at large. “Anzac Day and similar occasions not only help our residents remember their loved ones and friends, it’s also an important part of our community remaining strong together,” “One of the biggest advantages for people living in Clarence Village is that community bond with their neighbours – everyone cares about each other and our residents really enjoy commemorating events like these as a great way to show that solidarity.” Clarence Village has 94 independent living units as well as 45 supported living units at its Clarence Village on Queen facility. Dougherty Villa, Clarence Village’s 54-bed residential aged care facility is also about to undergo a 20-bed extension to help meet growing community need.
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Look who else is doing Bonsai Aged offenders turn over new leaf raising bonsais for charity
Aged and frail inmates who grow bonsais inside a Sydney prison have begun donating money to charity by selling their miniature trees at the facility’s art gallery.
The elderly offenders from Long Bay Correctional Centre may not be able to prune any time off their sentences but they are having great success pruning Tiger Bark, Port Jackson and South African figs. Manager of Offender Services and Programs Magda Read said the participants had sold bonsais to the public through the prison’s Boom Gate Gallery and already raised $80 for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. “The inmates are
committed to this great cause and have enjoyed being able to make their first donation after tending the trees to get them to a sellable point,” Ms Read said. “This would not have been possible without the help and support of our generous volunteer and bonsai enthusiast who has been visiting the inmates for the past few years to impart his impressive knowledge onto the aspiring green thumbs.” A representative from the Sydney City Bonsai Club has been growing bonsais for 20 years and attends the prison once a month. “Bonsai is a Japanese art form that takes time and patience. Like the inmates, every tree has a story. The participants get to see the fruits of their labour and feel a
sense of accomplishment,” he said. Services and Programs Officer Bill Hamade said older inmates often have complex health issues, specific needs and vulnerabilities related to their age, which can make it difficult for them to participate in programs. “The bonsai program has been a great success. It gives the inmates more purpose in their day and provides a common interest and talking point for them, which has helped them to be more social,” Mr Hamade said. The inmates currently have around 15 bonsais, which they keep in an outdoor garden area attached to their accommodation unit. They plan to sell more bonsais to continue raising money for charity.
Lismore U3A celebrates Seniors NRU3A Lismore celebrated Seniors week by putting their "the best foot forward" with podiatrist Matty Frost. They were also exposed to some bush poetry with a local flavour from the ‘Mullumbimby Bloke’ Ray Essery and explored
‘Spectacular Vernacular’ with popular presenter Alam MacLean. Members enjoyed a morning tea and lunch ....chatted with the speakers and socialised at the Lismore Workers Club; Ray Essery's book ‘One hell of a ride’ was also a popular talking point.
Aged care quality and safety addressed Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt has announced the establishment of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, due to commence on January 1, 2019, which he said will “increase transparency through a publically available rating against quality standards”. “The unified new commission will be a responsive, one-stop shop to prevent failures, highlight quality concerns and have them quickly rectified,” Mr Wyatt said. “Importantly, the new commission will give senior Australians and their loved ones a single point of contact when they need help in dealing with claims of sub-standard care. “Risks to senior Australians will be investigated promptly and care failures identified faster.” National Seniors Australia’s chief
advocate, Ian Henschke, welcomed the commission’s establishment. “Integration is necessary to improve the regulatory system,” he said. “Putting all the functions of three different aged care bodies into one could be a challenge but, if well implemented, it should lead to better monitoring and early detection of quality of care issues. “We look forward to working with the government on developing the performance rating system, as well as a Serious Incident Response Scheme and a user-friendly comparison tool on the My Aged Care website. “We would also like to see the new commission use its broader functions to identify and implement practical changes that would improve the quality of care for all older Australians, so they receive the kind of care they deserve.”
Get Connected with My Community Directory An innovative, community-focused new online space – My Community Directory – will be launched by Coffs Coast Council on May 1 to provide a place for the community to connect, share local events and happenings and list local services and organisations. CoffsConnect will be decommissioned on April 30. Groups are invited to become part of My Community Directory – https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/New_South_Wales/ Coffs_Harbour “My Community Directory will provide easy access to up-to-date information regarding the vast number of local organisations in our area. It is a simple and secure community directory for organisations to manage and update their own information. ”My Community Directory is also available as an app for mobile devices. Anyone using the My Community Directory also has access to a support team, online, by phone, or via email.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME OPEN TO LISMORE COMMUNITY Applications for the 2018 Annual Community Grants Scheme are now open at www. lismore.nsw.gov.au. The Annual Community Grants Scheme provides grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations that wish to undertake worthwhile community projects or activities in the Lismore Local Government Area. Successful projects have varied widely in the past, from a school building its own chicken coop o supporting Landcare works, wildlife and sporting projects. Applications for the Annual Community Grants Scheme are open until 4 May. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in June. For further information, instructions for applicants and the online application form, visit www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Grafton Senior Citizens Grafton Senior Citizens have continued their busy activities this year, with two successful bus trips completed; one to Bellingen & Dorrigo, and one to Ballina Thursday Tea Tree Plantation, and historic Ballina Manor. Our next bus trip, on Saturday May 26 is to Casino Beef Week (with spare seats still available). Very recently, the group held an open day, as part of Senior Citizens Week, with craft and Mah-jong in progress, a display of completed craft, a trading table, and opportu-
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nity for prospective new members to complete membership application forms. With four visitors, it is probable we will have three new members. A soup day, including morning tea, games, and trivia, is planned for Monday May 7. Other bus trips and special activities will be arranged progressively, over the remainder of year. Further information is available from publicity officer Sandra on 6642 7720. Sandra Connelly
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Love wildlife? WIRES needs your skills now
Image: WIRES member, Deb Pearse
Do you have a passion for native wildlife? Being a WIRES volunteer is a great way of meeting people of all ages and walks of life who share your interest.
With so many birds, possums and gliders, macropods (kangaroos and wallabies), small mammals, echidnas and reptiles being injured or orphaned in our area, there is always a need for more rescuers and carers. However, if you don’t have the time or space to commit to their care, there are many valuable ways you can help. WIRES makes the most of its members’ skills and interests in roles as diverse as administration, sewing, building and catering, fundraising and education activities with schools and community groups. In the Northern Rivers some WIRES members answer
calls from the public via our 24-7 Hotline. Volunteering for 2-4 hours a week is a great way of contributing from the comfort of your own home. Start training NOW with the WIRES Rescue & Immediate Care Course. You can commence the online (or booklet) course at any time and then sign up for a faceto-face practical workshop, next held in Lismore on May 27th and September 23rd. Call 66281898 for more information about what being a WIRES member is like, and how you can join and contribute – or find out more at https://www. wires.org.au/rescue/ Become-a-rescuer Contact WIRES for rescues, advice or enquiries. The 24-hour hotline is for all calls to WIRES in the Northern Rivers 6628 1898. www.wiresnr.org
Lismore’ flavour of Italy Preparations are well underway for the 2018 third annual Lismore Friendship Festival to be held in Spinks Park, Lismore on Sunday, June 24 from 10am to 3pm. The Piazza in the Park is a great way to spend a day to play with family and friends on the day after the Lismore Lantern Parade. Come for a weekend of great times.
Local residents and visitors of all ages are invited to join the family fun which offers everyone an opportunity to be Italian for the day! The music, the food and wine, the great entertainment, the games from bocce to tug-o-war and workshops
for kids, exhibitions, dancing, the Italian cars and bikes and more food and conversation in English and Italian all promise a warm welcome for attendees with a twist on Italy. Dancing is a popular part of the program and afterwards
a sit with friends and catch up over a glass of prosecco and great food from pasta, cannoli, pizza, and gelato. What more could you want? Benvenuti a tutti! Everyone welcome! Be involved: • If you’d like to enter a tug
of war team or • have a vintage Italian brand car or bike to exhibit - or • want to have a stall with Italian food or merchandise Contact: Friendship Festival Manager, Aliison Kelly at aliison@internode.on.net
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Grafton Probus Club - bringing people together Our club has some 50 members who meet on the third Thursday of each month, at the South Grafton District Ex-Servicemen's Club.
Our regular meetings include a five minute talk by a member, often the member's personal introduction, but otherwise a talk on some aspects of the member's trip away or some other subject, public
or private, considered of interest to the other members. Also, after our morning tea, we invite guests from local authorities and businesses to speak for a half-hour on how their operations relate to our members. This is followed by a brisk Q & A session to satisfy queries raised by our members. We enjoy a varied schedule of activities ranging from the monthly din-
ner, barbecues in different locations, and occasional planned trips. These trips can be a day's excursion to a specified location, or a trip to a "mystery" location. One planned excursion was a cruise up the Nambucca River to Macksville, with a pleasant luncheon on board the boat. We also try to organise a longer trip away, for a week or so. Members also have
enjoyed concerts, Melbourne Cup dinners, and ten-pin bowling and lawn bowling outings. Our emphasis is on bringing people together in a relaxed, informal atmosphere of friendship, where they can share interests and ideas with others It seems to be working. To find out how you can join our Club, please contact 1300 630 488.
Maclean Probus Group – plenty of activities Monthly meetings of the group are held on the second Tuesday of the month, with a guest speaker. After the meeting we enjoy either a morning tea or a lunch. Bus tours have included: - Yulgilbar Castle, Baryulgil - Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah - Urunga Wetlands, Urunga - The Honey Place, Urunga - CVC Waste Management
Facility, Grafton - Tour through the Grafton Regional Library, Grafton - The Woombah Coffee Plantation, Woombah - Iluka Museum, Iluka - NSW Government Seniors Concert, Grafton - Dining Out at the Brushy Pub, Brushgrove - Shannon Creek Dam, Shannondale Contact number is Ken Muller on 6645 1635.
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Yamba Seniors celebrate their ‘special day’ We held our Senior’s day on Sunday April 8 with a nice group of 150 people from Iluka, Maclean, Lawrence and around Yamba; we thank the mayor Jim Simmons for coming and the Yamba Bowling Club for letting us have the use of the club; Craig and all his staff for the cooking and making of the salads; the Women Bowling Club for entertaining us and giving us a good
laugher, and the Irish jokes, and Bill Venn for his singing. Most of all we thank Yamba Lions Club for doing the morning tea and serving of the lunch and helping with the cleaning up after. President Shirley would like to thank the Yamba Seniors members for all their help on the day and before, and for the donations for the lucky dips and raffles. We also thank Jim
Clarence River U3a ‘Joy of Gardening’ Meet us every fourth Friday at the Community Centre in Treelands Drive, Yamba from 9am to 11.30am. Meetings start with a meet and greet cuppa, setting up competition, raffle and cuttings tables. We have a pointscore for flower and pot plant of the month and any other flower, items of interest, Q and A, quizzes and guest speakers. We visit public and private gardens, shows, markets and plant fairs all over the northern rivers. We welcome plant and flower growers willing to share their knowledge and produce. For some years we’ve been in charge of the floral pavilion at Maclean Show, taking entries and setting up exhibits. Each year we have a display at CRU3a’s AGM. This year we’ve been happy to invite keen gardeners from Caroona, one of our retirement facilities to join our meetings and share their love of plants and flowers. In May we’ll visit The Rose Patch at Bellingen,
August and September we’ll go north to a garden at The Pocket and Twin Towns spring flower show. Other trips and visits are awaiting confirmation. Visitors and friends welcome, contact Ros on 6646 0235. ‘Poetry Plus’ is another long running CRU3a group, we’ve been meeting on Thursday mornings for fifteen years to share our passion, starting at the Roundhouse at Palm Cove, various cafes, then members homes and now at Caroona, as one of our members is a resident. Other residents join us from time to time. Each week we catch up on the news while enjoying morning tea, read and discuss a published poem, have a writing exercise and read our home work, both on specified subjects. The scope and styles vary, making for lively, stimulating discussion. We enjoy all forms of poetry from Haiku to ballads and international contemporary work. Contact Pauline Powell 6645 8715.
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and Phil for the fun way they did the draw of the raffle…there was lots of laugher. We might be only a small club in numbers but we do help and give a lot. Next Wednesday afternoon we head of to Maclean Seniors at the Maclean Bowling Club for their Seniors day. The meeting day for April is Friday the 27 at 9.15am. Janette Baillie
Beautiful Furniture can be yours Whether your downsizing now that the kids have left home, are looking at updating your home's decor or simply need a new piece to brighten a room, before you buy anything, it is well worth taking a look at the range and quality of furniture at Alstonville Furniture Company, which is located in The Old Butter Factory, at Alstonville. The Old Butter Factory provides a beautiful backdrop to the large range of furniture on display where you will find new, modern, traditional and recycled pieces for every room in your home. The showroom is stylishly presented giving you the opportunity to see how various items and styles can work together. Alstonville Furniture Company specialises in Australian made products providing you with the option of having pieces custom made to suit your needs. Most of their lounges are Australian made allowing you to choose from many different materials and patterns and adjust the size of the piece to fit your room and decor. Knowing how important choosing the right furniture for your home is, the staff are more than happy to spend time ensuring your final choice is functional, comfortable and will suit your lifestyle and budget. The staff keeps abreast of all the latest trends in the furniture industry so are able to help you achieve the style that you are looking for whether it be modern, contemporary or traditional. Call in and see the friendly staff at Alstonville Furniture Company or call them on 02 6628 6212. They are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am 5pm, Saturdays from 9am - 2pm and closed Sundays and public holidays. The Old Butter Factory is located at 3 Lismore Road, Alstonville. This is a showroom worth taking the drive to see.
The service celebrated the launch of its new meal program to the Aboriginal community on Tuesday March 20. An afternoon tea was enjoyed with Elders from the Bundjalung nation and other nations, and also included Hon Justine Elliot MP; Tamara Smith MP; committee; staff; Aboriginal consultant Dianne Creighton and volunteers of the service and local community members. The Wollum program supplies a variety of frozen meals, sweets, soups, snacks, breakfast packs, mixed sandwiches, fresh vegetable packs & fresh fruit. No fruit juice is supplied, with water encouraged instead. To access the service, Aboriginal people need to be over 50 years of age and at risk due to chronic health conditions. The service supports communities in Byron, Ballina and Lismore LGAs with expansion in the next financial year into the Richmond Valley. The service also supports the St Andrews Aboriginal Aged Respite program with a lunch-time meal once a week. The expansion of this support to include other Aboriginal Respite programs in Lismore, Grafton and Tweed will be explored in the 18/19 financial year.
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Every now and then you hear a story about a Clarence Valley resident who over the years has contributed to the betterment of the community in which they live. Brian Thomas 83, of Iluka, is a well known local who is respected and admired for his positive can do attitude; which has been built on hard work, respect and caring for others. Brian said that as a young man he fell in love with Iluka after his mother married a fisherman who had a trawler at Iluka. “I told myself that if I ever get married, I want to live here,” said Brian. “My wife Margaret and I moved to Iluka 45 years ago. “I got a full time job as the first fulltime barman at the Iluka Bowling Club which I’d had for about six years, when I was given the opportunity to buy the local truck run,” he said. Brian enjoyed the daily truck run between Iluka and Grafton and everywhere in between, picking up and delivering just about everything from building materials and beer kegs, to women’s clothing. “I had the business for about 10 years,” said Brian. “It was a good business, but with all the heavy manual lifting back in those days; I did my back in. “So in 1990, Margaret and I opened a delicatessen in Iluka; Margaret was known for making the best sandwiches. “We had that business for about 10 years before retiring in 2000. “We bought a caravan and went fruit picking for about 10 years – they were great years,” he said. Over the years Brian also worked tirelessly as a volunteer within the community and was involved in many clubs and organisations. “While working at the Bowling
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Club back in 1975, a few of us got together and decided to start a golf club,” he said. “I was on the steering committee when they formed the club and the first committee were members of the original steering committee. “The land had previously been used by the mining industry and was shaped by volunteers from a pile of sand. “I reckon that about 95 per-cent of work done to build the Golf Course was done by voluntary labour,” he said. During the construction of the course, Brian and Margaret planted a row of Silky Oak trees near the 5th tee [near Johnsons Lane]; one for each member of their family. Brian said that in 1979 he joined forces with coach Col Kempshall, to establish the first junior cricket team in Iluka. “The first year we didn’t win a game,” said Brian. “But the second year we won every game undefeated. “There’s no junior cricket team here anymore, which is sad,” he said. Brian was also a founding member of the Iluka/Woombah Rotary Club back in 1987. But apart from all of these voluntary positions that Brian has held within the community over the years, the one that would have to stand out is his loyalty and dedication to the RSL. Brian served as an Australian soldier in the Korean conflict for 14 months and since retiring from the army he has been a dedicated member of the RSL. Brian referred to himself as ‘an old
Brian Thomas recently received his “Ambassador for Peace” commemorative medals and official proclamation certificate, from the South Korean Government. Image: Lynne Mowbray
foot slogger’ [in the army], a member of 3 Battalion “Old Faithful”, which was formed in Japan. “I was in the Infantry and it was our job to do patrols,” said Brian. “I remember it was freezing during the winter. “We were situated near the Injin River, up near the 38th parallel which separates North Korea from South Korea. “I was there during the start of the peace talks,” he said. Brian was recently awarded an “Ambassador for Peace” commemorative medal, from the South Korean Government. For the last 45 years Brian has been a member of the Iluka-Chatsworth RSL Club and is currently the president of the club. During that time he has held many positions; president, vice-president, secretary, delegate and welfare officer. Brian and Margaret still enjoy the many activities of the club, especially the Sandpipers RSL Day Club, which is held at the Iluka Bowling Club every Wednesday between 8am and 1.30pm. The Day Club is not restricted to RSL members; it’s for all senior members of the community. The social club usually draws between 40 - 60 people, each week. Over the years Brian has been a wonderful role model for all ages within his community and despite having stage 3 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, he manages to keep very active and would put most 60 year-olds to shame. Brian still enjoys playing bowls twice a week and attends the Men’s Shed at Townsend once a week.
Rooms 8/9 Dougherty House 46 Prince St, Grafton Ph: 6642-4615 Email: info@grafton.u3anet.org.au www.grafton.u3anet.org.au
Coffs Seniors Computer Club Meets Monday mornings (except public holidays) at the Cavanbah Centre; near cnr of Harbour Drive & Earl St; Coffs Harbour. Mondays: 8.30 coffee; 9.00am - 11:30am Lessons Ph: 0407 581 898 Email: cscompclub@gmail.com
The Casino VIEW Club meets for a Luncheon Meeting on the second Thursday of the month at the Casino RSM Club at 11am. An interesting guest speaker follows the lunch. VIEW (Voice, Interest & Education of Women) raise funds to assist The Smith Family to educate disadvantaged Australian Children. All women are welcome. Acceptances & apologies are to be phoned to Barbara on 66612530 before the Monday prior to the meeting
Yamba Yabbies Toastmasters Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at the Yamba Bowling Club commencing 6.30pm sharp. Visitors are always welcome to come along and check out what Toastmasters is all about. For further information, phone Jan on 66451266 for check out Facebook.
Grafton Probus Club Inc Every 3rd Thursday at 10am South Grafton Services Club Men and women meet for monthly social activities. Ph: Secretary 66425160 for further information.
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The Clarence River U3A, is pleased to announce it now has 600 members, and 29 groups. Research has shown that as we get older, it is important to maintain our physical and mental health. What is U3A? University of the Third Age aims to provide interests and companionship for those over 50 and not working full time. At Clarence River U3A, all groups are led by volunteers who have knowledge in their chosen subjects. Such as the Men and Women’s Shed where like-minded people gather to assist and inspire others in woodworking, metalwork,
restoration, Hebel sculpting and other interesting projects. Most groups require no prior knowledge, such as the Poetry Plus, Writing Your Life, Photography, and Family History. The Gardening group has guest speakers and encourages members to bring plant cuttings to share and join in bus trips to various gardens and markets. There are art groups at Yamba and Iluka. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there is croquet and bushwalking, and camping. Exercise is also catered for with Scottish Dancing and Keep Fit groups. For those needing mental exercise, there are several lively Discussion
and Trivia groups, two Book Clubs, Mahjong and Rummykub. For those who just want fun, we have the Classic Film nights, a Lets All Sing Group, not a choir!, a Music Appreciation Group, who encourage you to listen and what to listen for and of course our very popular A Little Bit of Culture Group (ALBOC) who meet to attend the movies, and lunch, art shows and lunch, bus trips to QPAC to see popular musicals. So if you are over 50 and no longer working full time, we welcome you. Please contact us via email tocru3a@gmail. com or visit our website www.cru3a.u3anet.org.au Jill Groth
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Masonry and the Churches From time to time I have been asked why some parts of the Christian community seem to have a negative impression of the Freemasonry Craft. Anti-masonic sentiments of one kind or another have been around for a long time, and the motivation behind them may be social, political or religious. A cursory browse on the internet yields thousands of articles and blogs that portray Masonry in prejudicial and antagonistic ways. Catholic suspicion about Freemasons dates to the French Revolution which sparked a lot of anti-clerical feeling among many people. Continental Lodges naturally mirrored the views of the general population and this brought them into conflict with the Church. These conditions have long since subsided, and have never really applied to mainstream British, American or Australian lodges. Modern Christian criticism appears to come largely from the so-called fundamentalist movement in the United States and has spread rapidly through cheap books and social networks. Much of this concern stems from an
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uneasiness with Masonry’s requirement that members profess a simple belief in God – we are not dogmatic enough. It must be admitted that Masonry can sometimes be its own worst enemy in dealing with these challenges. An undue and unnecessary appearance of secrecy and mystery, and a reticence to engage with the issues has been evident in the past. However, it should be noted that as recently as fifty years ago, the fraternity had many senior church officials and clergy ranged under its banners. They saw no conflict between genuine faith and Masonic membership. Indeed, it is still not unusual to see an ordained Brother wearing a clerical collar instead of a bow tie with his dinner suit! Tom Hall
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‘First Bites’ Exhibition A Taste of our Fishing History The Exhibition ‘First Bites’ examines fishing expeditions to Evans Head when the Evans River estuary was not connected to the Richmond River via the Tuckombil Canal; scientific oystering in the late 1800’s introduced by Captain Thomas Paddon; the beginning of the prawning industry in the late 1940’s and the major role Evans Head played in fish marketing. Jim Saul (OAM) was instrumental in the development of fish marketing when it established the Sydney Fish Markets as we know them today. Jim was also an Australian champion sculler. Another local fisherman, Len Fleming, was an expert net maker and had one of his designs named after him, the ‘Fleming Net’ is used widely for fishing in the Northern Hemisphere. Len also served on the Sydney Fish Marketing Authority. Other expert fishermen such as Norm Colless introduced commercial fishing practices to places such as New Guinea, Singapore, Korea, Indonesia, India, Burma, Somalia and Dubai with considerable economic and social benefit to the people of those nations. He
also surveyed prawning grounds on the Kestrel in the Gulf of Carpentaria with the CSIRO in 1963. The late Evans Paddon also played a major role with regard to prawning and fishing (as well as being a world class rower). He skippered the Challenge when it undertook the original prawning and fishing ground surveys for the CSIRO and Australian Museum in the 1950’s. There is a large monograph devoted to the research findings of the time. Nearly 200 people attended the opening of the Exhibition last December (2017) including individuals associated with the NSW Fish Marketing Authority and associated bodies. The FMA donated $10,000 toward the development of a memorial to our early fishers to be completed this year. Dr Richard Gates, president of the Evans Head Living Museum, said his organisation and the fishermen and their families were delighted with the generous support for the memorial. “The positive feedback we’ve had since the announcement has been amazing, and it’s not just from the fishermen and their families. The
wider community is also delighted with recognition of the role that Evans Head has played in the fishing industry both in Australia and around the world, and very much appreciates the support of the iconic Sydney Fish Market,” he said. “We have collected considerable material over the past 15 years which helps not only tell the Evans Head narrative but also some of the stories of fishing around the world and the impact Evans Head has had from Somalia to PNG. Our collection contains interviews with some of the pioneers of the industry, various pieces of memorabilia including photographs and collections of newspaper cuttings, and also rare colour film taken in the early 1950’s,” he said. Our current Exhibition, First Bites, supported by a grant from Museums and Galleries Australia, is open to the public and was opened in conjunction with a Fishermen’s Reunion organised by Mervyn Hargraves and Lillian Colless. Opening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am – 1pm and weekends by appointment. Top: Lester Cribb with a striped marlin. Above: First Australian export of prawns from Evans Head to USA circa 1950’s. Images: Contributed
Some of the attendees at the opening. (l-r) Ken Morgan, Colin Norton. Stuart Cribb, Raymond Fox, Steve McKinnon, Wayne Forster. Norm Colless. Images: Contributed
- A VIEW of International Woman’s Day 2018 IWD 2018 was certainly a celebration. From the welcome of the hostesses to a vision of purple bliss that adorned the tables. Morning tea stations were busy and full of delicious homemade goodies. The room was full of chatter, waving and hugs as people socialised until the start of the programme. With raffle and tombola tickets purchased, we were ready for another stimulating IWD program. Our co-presenters Elizabeth Birch and Karen Toms carried the programme through with great professionalism even with the hard task of containing the chatter of 300 woman. Lesley Carroll VIEW National Councilor spoke about how now, there's a strong call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity. There was a strong call to #PressforProgress to motivate and unite people to think, act and be gender inclusive.
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Karen Curtin from The Smith Family Learning Life scholarship program gave us an overview on how this program assists children in need, from the appreciation of the parent/carer as well as the child, to the acknowledgement of how, with the assistance that we at VIEW offer with the sponsorship of children. We were treated to some wonderful talented local artists, Alanah Boon with her poise and dexterity on the dance floor, Rachael Noakes with her melodic voice and Lilli O’Neil a young artist on the rise. Then we shared the plights that Beth Organ’s pussycat has suffered. We were also treated to some visual arts which included France BelleParker’s contemporary indigenous art of our local area. Fleur Yorston owner/operator of The Island Collective then gave us a run down on her business. To round out a jam packed program, the committee for IWD was able to
convince entrants for “Miss World” to appear in their country of origin costumes. Words could not adequately describe these costumes; one had to be there to witness the splendor. A wonderful meal was enjoyed and a big thank you to Dave and all the staff at The Bowlo that assisted. We must also acknowledge and thank the sponsors and all the wonderful people that helped and shared in the celebration of International Women’s Day 2018. Yamba Day VIEW promote’s fun and friendship and understands that education is the key to a better future. We continue to raise funds through a variety of events for The Smith Family. At present we proudly support five Learning for Life students. Through the years and as these children grow we have been privileged to witness the changes that this sponsorship has made. Our luncheon meetings are held on
the third Monday of each month at the Yamba Bowling Club New and members and guests are always welcome. If you are new to the area or just wish to become involved call Lyn on 6646 3164 or email us at yambadayview@gmail. com or our Facebook page - Yamba Dayview. Beth Spence
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Grafton Ukettes set to hop Join In Last year’s Uke Hop at the South Grafton Services Club was a huge success. Image: Lynne Mowbray
The Bonville CWA group meet every month on the third Tuesday from 10am until appoximately 1.30pm at the Bonville Memorial Hall which is located at 3 Andren Close, Bonville, next to the Bonville Public School. We welcome all new members. Bonville Branch Secretary Ph 0266 534 606
Coffs Harbour CWA The Coffs Harbour Branch of CWA meet every Wednesday in the CWA rooms at 3 Dalley St Coffs Harbour from 10am. We are looking for more woman to become members, please come and join us and discover all things CWA.
Casino Mixed Probus Club The Casino Club meets on the 4th Thursday each month at the RSM Club in Canterbury Street, Casino from 10am to 12 noon. Our Club welcomes any interested retirees in our Community. For more information please contact the President on 0427 622 470
Australian Plant Society We meet monthly on a Tuesday, alternating day and night meetings to reach a broader membership base. Tuesday 10am or Tuesday 7pm in The Display Room, North Coast Botanic Garden, corner Coff and Hardacre Streets, Coffs Harbour. Morning tea or supper is provided plus Lucky Door Prize and a raffle prize of a native plant grown by members. Non-members very welcome.
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The Grafton Ukulele Group - ‘The Ukettes’ are all tuned up and ready to celebrate their second Uke Hop event on 26-27 May, at the South Grafton Services Club. The Grafton Ukettes began in 2011, with two friends Colleen Herbert and Pauline Wake began playing the ukulele together. They called themselves The Ukettes and gradually others heard about the group and joined in. It didn’t take long for the word to get around and the group began to grow. The group soon outgrew the venues where they were meeting and have now relocated to The Hub on the corner of Oliver and Queen Streets, Grafton. The Ukettes have now grown to 80 members strong and have also kicked off a beginners group which has 20 members. They have an open door policy where
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everyone is welcome and for the audience as well. stipulatio n is; the only stipulation is; to The Ukettes are not to have fu n have fun and not to take the only ukulele group and not t o take themselves too seriously. in Grafton; the FLUKES themselv The group has a play(Friday Laid Back Ukes) es t o o serious list which is emailed out meet on Friday afterly. midweek (with a PDF vernoons at the Good Intent sion for those using a tablet). Hotel, Armidale Street, South Music which is used for the sesGrafton between 2pm – 4pm. sions (the ‘big book’) can be purchased This is a smaller group which is led from Buckley’s Music Group (BMG), by Julie Jones and (due to the smaller located next door to the Saraton in size) is able to take more time learning Prince Street, Grafton. new songs and chords. Craig and Nicole from Buckley’s will This trending hobby is attracting a lot assist members with tuning, strings and of interest and by the laughs and smiles even the purchase of the right ukulele on the faces of those taking part, you for you, from their wide range of stock. can see why it’s becoming so popular. The Ukettes are often asked to perIf you want to find out more about form; especially at the residential aged these groups you can check out the care centres. The group has a special Ukettes on their Facebook page: The shirt which is worn when performing at Grafton Ukettes: Ukulele Group or these gigs, which is teamed with black call Madge: 6643 5675 or email: pants or skirt. anglia1@bigpond.com or contact: These performances are always a lot Julie Jones 0439 321 959 for the of fun for not just those performing, but FLUKES.
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A great place for ‘seniors’ to socialise
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Members enjoying the day. Images: Contributed
The Big River Day Club is a not for profit organisation, a venture between the RSL (NSW Sub Branch), and Department of Veteran Affairs and the local communities, which was first formed in the 1970’s. You do not need to be a member of the RSL to join the Big River Day Club; all are welcome at our weekly meetings. The Big River Day Club is a community based, weekly program for older people who may be socially isolated due to age and/or frailty, to provide an opportunity for social contact and to build friendships outside the home and foster a sense of belonging to the wider community. All our members are treated with respect as individuals with their own histories, quizzes needs, desires, aspirations, preferences, talents, skills beliefs and values. Our aim is to offer to promote and enhance health and wellbeing for our members with activities such as gentle exercise, mental stimulation, quiz time (age
appropriate) and we also enjoy doing craft. Music and dancing is encouraged, or you can just clap along and enjoy one of our many entertainers, who give up their time for us. Just this year we had visits from Hearing Australia representatives who carried out hearing and hearing aid checks. Fire Brigade officers also attended and discussed action plans; they also attended members homes to check smoke detectors and their batteries; this was much appreciated by our members, who often live alone and may not understand such things. This year we plan to go on a few excursions put forward by our members, input is very important to us, as it is the members club and we are here for them. The club is run by a team of enthusiastic, happy, caring volunteers and without their help
The happenings of Kyogle Quota Quota Club of Kyogle commenced their year catering for Kyogle’s Australia Day celebrations at the Kyogle Memorial Hall. The Club president R. Watts and members were presented with a 70 Years of Community Service award, which was a great honour for us. Our first meeting was held at the home of one of our members, Quotarian Mary Brown. As the date was on St Valentine’s Day, all members dressed in red and Mary continued the red theme with her table settings and food. Quotarian Mary Brown knitted a number of red poppies in response for a call for 60,000 to mark the centenary of the end of World War 1 in November 2018. It is hoped the poppies will carpet part of the grounds at the Australian War Memorial in time for the commemorations. Each poppy knitted will represent an Australian life lost in World War 1, with the
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Great War remaining the costliest conflict to Australia in terms of death. Mary wrote in our dedication “As a community service club we, at the Kyogle Quota Club, have knitted 110 poppies as a tribute to the young men from Kyogle and District who volunteered for combat.”
On Saturday night March 17, we celebrated a St Patrick’s dinner at the Anglican Church hall. Our 51 guests were dressed in green, so many shades green which looked fantastic. The guests enjoyed a delicious three course dinner, which was provided by the Quotarians.
They also joined in singing with our entertainer. Our St Patrick raffle was also drawn on the night. We are looking forward to next year’s celebrations. We are a small club of seven members and meet once a month on a rotating basis in each other’s home for our meetings, followed by a lovely supper. Contact details: Margaret Armstrong – secretary on 6632 1021. Margaret Armstrong
and dedication the club would not exist. We also enjoy the company of our members “chatting about their lives and their knowledge of the past”. It is often said, the older generation are our ‘National Treasures’; they make us who we are today and help us plan for the future, if we take the time to listen. Morning tea and lunch is provided and we cater for special dietary requirements. We have door prizes, raffles and bingo with special event days, where we celebrate occasions by dressing up or by choosing a theme. So come along and join in the fun of the Big River Day Club today. We look forward to welcoming you into our group. For inquiries about becoming a member please call Diane Vine our coordinator on 0412 484 917.
DO YOU NEED A NEW LEASE ON LIFE? Are you 60 and over? Would you like to meet new people in a happy, friendly atmosphere? Then the Big River Day Club is for you. Thursdays 10am-2pm Joan Muir Hall 194 Turf Street, Grafton Call Diane 0412 484 917
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Get advice before moving in with family Families sometimes consider moving in together. You might decide to move in with one of your adult children and pay a contribution to their home in return for care and accommodation provided by your child. These arrangements are often entered into verbally, over a cup of tea, without the involvement of solicitors to provide legal advice.
Strata living for seniors Seniors now have access to more free and confidential legal advice on strata living through Seniors Rights Service. Seniors Rights Service offers a specialist strata legal service for older people on 1800 424 079 (free call). The strata service has recently been expanded so that now advice can be given on most questions about strata living. Previously, Seniors Rights Service was only able to advise on issues arising from strata collective sales. Information and booklets about strata living are available from Fair Trading on 13 32 20. Many strata issues can be resolved quickly with the right advice. Call Seniors Rights Service for free, confidential legal advice about how to write a letter,
put a motion on the agenda, apply for mediation at Fair Trading, or run an application at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Case Study Two elderly sisters rang for advice about the costs of repair of dangerous balconies on their building. The lawyers at Seniors Rights Service advised them on the content of letters they could send to the Owners Corporation, the Strata Managing Agent, and their tenant, and referred them to three specialist strata law firms.
For more information contact Seniors Rights Service 1800 424 079 The contents of this article are legal information only, not legal advice. If you have a legal problem call our service directly or see your lawyer.
Seniors Rights Service advised an elderly couple who had paid a significant contribution to a child’s home in Queensland, and sold their villa in New South Wales in order to fund the contribution. They moved in and within 2 years the relationship with their child broke down. The couple lost their contribution and ended up renting back in New South Wales.
The couple needed to consult a solicitor in Queensland to place a caveat on the title to the Queensland property to protect their interest. They also needed to prepare statements as to the verbal arrangements they made at the time of paying the contribution so that they could defend the caveat should the adult child lodge a lapsing notice on the caveat. These proceedings can be expensive and are best avoided by obtaining legal advice at the time of the transaction and entering into a family agreement which sets out the understanding of the relationship between the parties at the time of the contribution. The agreement should address such issues as: • How much is to be paid? • What care is to be provided? • When will the contribution be returned? (family breakdown, need of aged care) • Who pays the bills? (electricity, gas, rates) • Whose name is to be registered on the legal title? A financial information service officer at Centrelink should also be contacted for advice on how the arrangement will impact on the age pension. As the Community Legal Centre for older people in NSW, Seniors Rights Service can provide free advice on legal aspects of family living arrangements. Seniors Rights Service provides free and confidential legal advice for older people in NSW on a range of legal issues, including issues arising from retirement village or strata living. The service also provides advocacy for people receiving Commonwealth funded aged-care services and rights-based education. Call 1800 424 079 for more information
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Attorney-General announces plan to tackle elder abuse Speaking at the recent 5th National Elder Abuse Conference closing session, the Hon Christian Porter MP, Australia’s newly appointed Attorney-General, told delegates that the government was committed to protecting the rights of older Australians. Expressing surprise at the lack of ‘clear and concise data’ on elder abuse in Australia, Mr Porter said the government had late last year announced funding for a national research agenda to improve our understanding of the issue. Following on from this, the Australian government has committed to a national prevalence study to improve elder abuse interventions and, in the longer term, show whether these had made a difference in the lives of older Australians. Mr Porter also took the opportunity to announce that Attorneys-General across Australia have agreed to develop a National Plan to address elder abuse – a key recommendation of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) 2017 report into elder abuse – with Commonwealth and state and territory governments working together in close consultation with older Australians, the business sector and the broader community. A draft of the Plan is expected towards the end of 2018. Mr Porter endorsed the ALRC’s assertion that preventing elder abuse in an ageing world is everybody’s busi-
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ness. ‘Judging from the range of people taking part in this conference, from this time on in Australia elder abuse will no longer be someone else’s problem, and I am committed to working with you to eradicate it in our community,’ he said in closing. Attorney-General Porter was one of more than 20 keynote speakers at Together Making Change - 5th National Elder Abuse Conference. The conference was attended by 560 delegates with more than 200 presenters. Videos of speakers and presentations are now available to view on the conference website http://togethermakingchange.org.au/
The challenges of Strata Title Are you looking at downsizing? Are you considering whether you might like to live in a unit? Have you ever lived in a strata title unit? There are many more questions than answers about strata title living especially for people who have always lived in a house on its own lot. Will you be able to live in close proximity to others not known well to you? How will you handle their noise? How will they handle your noise? What are the rules? What do you own? What is a body corporate? If you can satisfactorily answer the particular questions about location, proximity to others and ongoing costs for contributing to strata levies then perhaps strata living is for you. All strata schemes are different and you should carefully look at the particular by-laws that apply to any strata lot that you might be interested in and to the levies you will be charged if you become a lot owner. Some strata lots have extensive common property to which all members of the Owner’s
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Corporation (being all the lot owners) must contribute, some have very little. Because common property is owned the Owner’s Corporation it is its responsibility to maintain it and insure it. Traditionally strata plans were drawn so that lot owners owned only the inside of the dwelling and the specified attached open spaces. Nowadays however there are much more flexible methods of ownership of strata title lots and you should be very clear before purchasing a strata lot what your rights and obligations are in relation to that specific lot and the specific Owner’s Corporation into which you will be purchasing. The law in NSW has recently changed so that all applicable by-laws must be attached to a contract of sale however, there are many other aspects to a strata plan about which you will need expert advice. Strata living has many advantages but as is always the case with major decisions such as buying real estate, look before you leap and make sure you obtain advice from a properly qualified expert.
Franking credits were introduced in 1987 by Paul Keating. John Howard changed the system in 2001 and now Bill Shorten wants to change it again. There are views that Howard changed the system for political reasons and that Shorten’s plan is political as well. Current politics include that refunding excess imputation credits is not affordable. Australia has severe budget constraints and stopping to refund credits will assist the budget and return the imputation system to how it was designed. Politics aside, how does the system currently work and what could the effect of the proposed changes be? Companies that make taxable profits pay tax on that profit, generally at a rate of 30%. For example, if a company makes $1,000 profit it will pay tax of $300. The remaining $700 is available for fully franked dividends. The $300 tax paid is available as a franking or imputation credit. If an individual receives the $700, the taxable income is calculated as follows: the dividend of $700 and the franking or imputation credit of $300 (being the tax paid) are added together and the individual’s taxable income will be $1,000. If the marginal tax rate of the individual is say 32.5%, the tax on the $1,000 will be $325. This tax is then reduced by the imputation credit of $300 and the net tax payable on the dividend by the individual is $25. The total tax on the $1,000 is $325. At the moment if an individual has a marginal tax rate of say 19% and receive the $700 there will be
a refund. The total tax on $1,000 at 19% is $190, but as the company has already paid tax of $300 the individual will get a refund of $110 ($300 less $190). The total tax on the $1,000 is $190. In both examples the $1,000 is taxed at the rate of the specific individual that receives the money. The Labor Party has announced that it will axe cash refunds for excess imputation credits paid to individuals and superannuation funds if it wins the next federal election. If we revisit the previous examples we note that the total tax where a person has a 32.5% tax rate will still be $325, but where the person has a 19% tax rate the total tax will go up from $190 to $300. The proposal will mean the person on a low tax rate will not get the $110 refund. What the Labor Party is really trying to attack is dividend income in super funds where the individual is over 60 and on pension. The argument is that there are many people with large amounts in superfunds that do not pay any tax. In those instances, the superfund/ pensioner does not pay any tax and currently get the full 30% franking credit back as a refund. Using our example there will be a $700 dividend and $300 in franking credit refund. The proposed change will mean that there will be no refund. The pensioner will only receive the $700. Where the proposed changes reduce someone’s income the individual may qualify for more pension.
Our firm has been established in Ballina for over 20 years. We offer the services of an accredited property specialist and also provide competent and practical assistance in almost all areas of the law including wills, powers of attorney and appointments of guardians. We provide safe and free storage of certificate of titles, wills and other important documents. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need to discuss legal matters on 6681 4155 or call in to 2/130 Tamar Street, Ballina. Email: clarissa@chuegill.com www.chuegill.com
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Maggie Counihan
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Maggie with one of her books. Image: Lynne Mowbray
|LYNNE MOWBRAY
Maggie said that she stuck to the Backpackers route cause that’s where you get the best information. “Everyone always has a country that they have a yearning to see and for me it was India,” Maggie said. “I met some great people – most of them much younger than me. It didn’t bother them and it didn’t bother me. “I travelled by trains, buses, always local transport and if I liked a place I stayed and if I didn’t, I moved on. “I was gone for three months and when I got back I thought, you know this is good, I like this and I can do this and I want to get out there again. “When I returned I went for 10 years, mainly South East Asia, but I went to where I wanted to go. “In 2001 I went to Cambodia and based myself in Phnom Penh. I found out that it was a bit more expensive than I had thought and so I set up a massage and aromatherapy business there, working with a lot of expatriates. “During this time I met up with Geraldine Cox, an Australian lady who at the time ran two orphanages. “She was doing an amazing job and worked tirelessly to raise funds for ‘her children’. She was the first Australian to be awarded Cambodian citizenship. “I spent a lot of time with the children and taking them on outings. There was always lots of laughter and they were enthusiastic and a pleasure to be around. Maggie and Rollo, enjoying life to the fullest. Image: Lynne Mowbray
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“Age gets a bad rap - 80 is only a number on your letter box”
At 60-years-old and with her children all grown up and lives of their own, Maggie Counihan threw on her backpack and headed off to India in search of adventure and new beginnings.
This was where I sponsored my first child, Lena. “I’d been in Phnom Penh for 18 months when I was contacted by a nursing friend of mine Sandy, from Perth who was coming over with another nurse, to work in Cambodia. “They had no sooner settled in when they received an offer to go and work in China and Sandy asked me to go with them. “I had always wanted to go to China and stand on the Great Wall; I know it’s a touristy thing; but it’s famous. “So we went up there and worked for a while in public relations and teaching some English at a college in Xian – forty minutes from the famous Terra Cotta Warriors. “We went for a month and stayed for three. “Towards the end of my travels people were starting to say; when are you going to come back to Australia? “I was living in Thailand at the time [in 2006] and so I toddled back to Australia and I met this man - Rollo. “We were both in our late 60’s and were introduced by a mutual friend at Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. “It’s when you’re not looking - that it happens. “I said in one of my author talks recently, ‘so if you think that you can’t
fall in love in your late 60’s – we’ve got five all together, we pay – you’re wrong’. monthly to support. Each time we go “We’ve both been through back we take small presents. a lot of similar experiences About five years ago we started play– a washing machine of life ing the ukulele and we thought this is a – we’ve both been divorced and good idea, let’s do this for the kids. widowed and we both love travelling So that’s what we do – that’s been our and we were just drawn to each other,” driving force. said Maggie. [Angkor Wat] Siem Reap [in Rollo: We were both quite nervous Cambodia] is a tourist destination and at the beginning because we’d been for these kids to get a job you have to through relationships that had worked speak English. So we figured that if and hadn’t worked,” said Rollo. we sang songs to them in English, that But when you fall in love it’s exciting. would help them to get jobs. I’d always wanted to go and work in So that’s what we do now, we go and Asia and Maggie had just returned from see our kids [that we sponsor] and visit there. underprivileged schools – they have no So between us we decided to do a music or arts in the schools; they are Teach International course in Brisbane very poor and they don’t have these (Teaching English As A Second extra things. Language) and after three months we “We call ourselves “The Magpies” – had a piece of paper in our hand and we singing for fun. packed our bags and took off to Hanoi, We sing songs and do a lot of actions. in Vietnam and taught English there for They are quite intelligent and eager to a year. Maggie turned 70, the week we learn. It’s just so much fun and the two went to Hanoi. of us play a lot of music for them. They That was our first joint adventure. are malnourished and we help out with Maggie: I always took notes and kept breakfast programs. diaries and when I was in Hanoi a friend [Back home] we raise money from the encouraged me to write about my adven- sale of my books and my author talks tures; and so I did. and people give us donations Over the years I kept getting which is good. drawn back to Cambodia This money goes and we continue to go towards building wells “If you turn back there each year. for the villages, or toiWe’ve now got a gang lets, sewing machines your life into of kids that we sponsor and bikes. Anything an adventure that they desperately Maggie and Rollo entertain the school need, we’ll help with. – you never children in Cambodian schools. But the main thing we get old” do is sing. Maggie and Rollo said that they are heading back to Siem Reap in mid August for four weeks or longer. Maggie who is now 80 said that they’ll keep going for as long as they can. “Age gets a bad rap. But it’s vital to keep your health and to exercise,” she said. “To me, 80 is only a number on your letter box!
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tions of a hospital bed, without looking like one. ILS currently supply many hospitals in the local health district, have contracts in place with many care package providers, are NDIS ready and have a comprehensive rehab division for more complex requirements. All this in in 3 convenient locations across the North Coast! Working very closely with Occupational Therapists, customers can be assured that they will be treated with utmost respect and dignity at all times, whilst enjoying the benefits of the most up to date equipment all backed by expert knowledge. They can also assist in education and physical rehabilitation allowing the individual to get back to everyday tasks and activities. Be sure to contact the friendly team members in your local ILS store in Port Macquarie, Ballina and Grafton today and remember that they are a registered NDIS provider.
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Cochlear implant gives Gurus roadie a new life
|JOSH MCMAHON
Years of living with significant hearing impairment had left former Hoodoo Gurus roadie Paul Edwards withdrawn and lacking confidence. Conversations were near impossible without the help of his wife or daughter to explain what was being said. Career options were also severely limited. The heady days of touring in the early 1980s with an iconic Aussie rock band weren’t without a cost for the young lad from the Northern Rivers. Perched night after night above the stage choreographing the ‘Gurus’ lighting show, Paul was repeatedly exposed to damaging levels of sound, in days when ‘OH&S’ was far from the minds of anyone in the music industry. Genetics is also believed to have played a significant part in Paul’s hearing loss. Paul says he became gradually aware of his growing deafness, with increasing difficulty understanding what people were saying around him. He eventually sought help, and for the past 20 years has used hearing aids. Unfortunately, hearing aids only magnified sounds, which did little to help Paul communicate with others. “When you’re like that you start to withdraw … I could lip read, but depended on my wife and daughter to explain. So when it was dark, I was basically unable to talk with anyone,” Paul says.
But in October last year, the 56-yearold underwent a ground-breaking procedure that has revolutionised his world. Leading Gold Coast specialist surgeon, Dr Brent McMonagle, implanted the latest high-tech cochlear hearing device in Paul’s right ear, to replace the dated and ineffective hearing aid. Paul said he loved that Dr McMonagle was a fan of the Hoodoo Gurus, and listened to their music while he undertook Paul’s 2.5-hour implant operation. The moment the new technology was switched on was a highly emotional one for Paul. “I could understand my wife, and I wasn’t looking at her [to read her lips]. It was overwhelming. I don’t usually cry – I don’t usually get emotional, but I cried. It affected everyone in the room,” he says. Paul says he had a tremendous response to the procedure – success hee puts down to the skill of his surgeon. His brain quickly learned to translate the electronic signals into natural speech, and within a month tests showed an extraordinary 92-per cent accuracy in his hearing. The gift of hearing has opened up a world of possibilities. “I can now go to job interviews because I can hear … I’m thinking about working with people with disabilities, especially those who are deaf,
and I can understand what it’s like,” he says. Even the phone interview with North Coast Seniors Revolution was an extraordinary experience for Paul. His implant is Bluetooth-enabled, meaning that the phone sounds are sent directly into the high-tech device and on to his brain – he doesn’t even need to hold a phone up to his ear. “To speak on the phone with you – it’s incredible,” he says. Paul says although the procedure isn’t cheap, there’s no price someone could put on their hearing. He encouraged anyone considering a cochlear implant to do it, rather than wait years thinking about it like he did. “Don’t sit on your hands – go and do it. I needed it for years, but was uncertain what it was all about, what was involved,” he says.
Dr Brent McMonagle MBBS, PhD, FRACS (ORL) Dr Brent McMonagle is an ENT surgeon on the Gold Coast with sub-specialty training in otology, neurotology, sinus and skullbase surgery. He has strong research and teaching interests at Griffith and Bond Universities. He has just commenced work on olfactory ensheathing cells in spinal cord repair, continuing the pioneering work of Prof Alan Mackay-Sim, Australian of the Year 2017, as well as further research in peripheral nerve repair and regeneration.
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Need aged care help? “Ask Alissa” At the Aged Care Store we love to help our community and we want to help show you how. We love it when we see family helping family or friends helping friends. So why not drop us a note with a few questions and “Ask
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Alissa” how the Aged Care Store can help. Granted, we focus on selling products but we love to have a chat too. There are times we can’t provide our customers with what they need. But do you know what? We actually take the time to do some quick research and send them off in the direction that they need. Sure there is a small part of me that thinks… hey, I just lost some business. But it truly makes me smile when I know that I have helped someone find what they need. Often when we are stretched for time or we can’t think straight
There are many reasons you may need to get dentures. It may be from an accident, disease, poor oral health care or age. Whatever the reason your dentist may recommend dentures to replace your missing teeth. The days when Grandma’s teeth kept falling out from poorly fitting dentures are long gone and today’s technology has improved the fit, comfort and look of dentures and they now more closely resemble natural teeth.
because our family, friends or ourselves are struggling, we can’t see the solution that we need, or ascertain where we need to go for help. But for someone with a clear mind and resources at their fingertips a problem can be solved quickly. So we have decided to start a little column called “Ask Alissa at the Aged Care Store!” Send in your questions and we shall see if we can help. Please email your questions to contributions@cvreview.com.au and read your reply from Alissa in the July edition of North Coast Seniors Revolution.
The three main types of dentures are complete or full dentures, removable or partial dentures or immediate dentures which as the name suggests are done straight after extraction. Once you have dentures it is recommended that you visit your denture clinic on a regular basis to have your dentures relined to compensate for oral changes. Over time the bones and tissues in your mouth change and will often shrink after an extraction resulting in poorly fitting dentures. As
dentures require a good fit it is important to have them adjusted. Dentures also need to be maintained and repaired as they wear. Once you have dentures it is also important to keep them clean and keep your mouth healthy. Dentures should be cleaned in the morning and before bed and should be cleaned with a denture brush and denture toothpaste as regular toothpaste is not recommended. It is a good idea to clean your dentures over a sink of water or a soft towel as den-
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tures can crack or break if dropped, and never use hot water as dentures can also warp with the heat. Leave your dentures out overnight in a glass of cold water, giving your mouth a chance to rest. It is recommended that you brush your gums with a soft toothbrush to ensure no plaque is left before inserting your dentures again. If your dentures break or become damaged, stop wearing them and vist your denture clinic as soon as possible.
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An Australian website aims to stop broken bones This year Osteoporosis Australia is a report showing results and risks. For anyone encouraging our male and female readers over 50 the report also provides a fracture over 50 years to get online and visit the risk assessment. The national program was special Know Your Bones website at www. introduced by Osteoporosis Australia and the knowyourbones.org.au. Garvan Institute of Medical Research and is Greg Lyubomirsky, CEO of Osteoporosis based on results from a long running osteopoAustralia says, “It is time we all paid more rosis study from the Garvan. The website is attention to our bone health. There are a useful tool to help the community simply too many broken bones better understand any risk factors occurring around Australia they may have for poor bone “There is a lot many of which could and health. that can be done should be prevented.” Greg says, “We know Greg says knowing about people find Know Your to manage your bone your risk of osteoporosis Bones helpful and we’ve health if you have and talking to your dochad over 125,000 visits to tor can have a positive the website which is a great an issue or are outcome for many people result. Now we aim to reach diagnosed with and he hears first-hand from an even broader audience osteoporosis.” many patients who were not with this important prevention so lucky and have broken a bone message.” and only found out much later they In Australia it is estimated there had osteoporosis. will be over 164,000 fractures due to poor Greg says, “There is a lot that can be done to bone health in 2018. Osteoporosis is commonly manage your bone health if you have an issue investigated with a bone density test which is a or are diagnosed with osteoporosis. But up to simple scan which requires a doctor’s referral. 80% of people over 50 who break a bone are Results from the test indicate if bones are in the leaving our hospitals without being investigated range of normal, low bone density (osteopenia) for osteoporosis.” or osteoporosis. The Know Your Bones website is an easyTake the self-assessment today at: to-use online self-assessment which provides www.knowyourbones.org.au
Bone trivia:
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Did you know? Under a microscope bones can look like honeycomb!
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Prevention is better than cure Tweed Skin Cancer Clinic can help Tweed Skin Cancer Clinic has been open in the Tweed since 1998. Our patient base spans from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour and inland to Glen Innes. When getting a skin check you should have confidence that your skin cancer Doctor has the right level of skill to be able pick up all of your skin cancers and melanomas. At this Clinic we use Southern Sun Pathology which is affiliated with the Sydney Melanoma Unit at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Our Pathology audit results show that our pick up rates for skin cancer and melanoma are one of the highest in this group Nationally. You should also have confidence that your Doctor has a high level of skill in treating your skin cancers, and
will recommend the most appropriate form of treatment for you as a patient. If your Doctor does not have the skill or training to perform the surgery, you should be referred to a Plastic Surgeon. We understand that skin cancer treatment can be very difficult at times. We appreciate that Specialist Plastic Surgeons spend many years learning advanced skin cancer treatments and surgical techniques through accredited Colleges. In our Clinic our Doctors undertake ongoing training and supervision by a highly skilled Plastic Surgeon who has been visiting the Clinic for more than seven years now. If you are in doubt about the procedure your Doctor wants to perform, as a patient you have the right to seek a second opinion or request to be referred to a Specialist. At this Clinic we only perform procedures that are supported by evidence based research and used by Specialist Plastic Surgeons.
TWEED SKIN CANCER CLINIC Excellence in Skin Cancer and Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment The impact of skin cancer, both in the number of people affected and in the costs to our health system, is significant. However, skin cancer has been found to be one of the most preventable cancers. It is estimated that nearly 95% of skin cancers can be prevented through reduced exposure to UVR.
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The importance of having a flu vaccination
Quota International of Lower Clarence Service and fund raising for the community. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Board Room at Yamba Bowling Club, Wooli St, Yamba Ph: 6645 1270
You have it to reduce your risk of getting the flu
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Influenza, most commonly known as the flu is easily spread through coughing and sneezing, the droplets from our coughs is what carries the virus. These droplets that get carried on our hands have been known to last up to eight hours on hard surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic. When you think of all those hands in one day on a shopping trolley you can see how easily it can be spread… (Influenza Specialist Group ISG, 2013). It is a serious disease that can cause life threatening complications in the young, old and those with other health problems such as diabetes or kidney and heart problems. Influenza is a group of viruses that causes infections in the respiratory tract. The flu viruses cause a more severe illness than the common cold. It is not uncommon for the people to refer to the common cold as the flu, but this is not the case. Under the National immunisation program, it is recommended that Aboriginal people 15 and older get the flu needle and anyone of any age who has a chronic illness… (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), 2017). A common thought among people is that they don’t need to have
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the flu needle as they never get sick. Influenza symptoms can be mild or none and people with the flu are contagious for up to two days before they start to have symptoms… (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), 2017). The flu vaccination is safe. It can’t give you the flu as it doesn’t contain any life vaccines. Less than 10% of people who get the flu needle have some mild flu like symptoms for a few days after, such as headache, ache and feeling tired. This is caused by the body developing immunity to influenza. You can experience pain at the injection site, but it goes away after a couple of days. As with any medication there is always the risk of a severe allergic reaction, but the risk is no more than any other vaccination or medication. (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), 2017). The flu needle does not stop you getting the flu but reduces your risk. Every year there are usually three types of influenza, the flu circulating and each year that strain may change a little. This is monitored very closely by the World Health Organisation, who makes recommendations for the next year’s vaccine. The flu needle that you
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and your child get has four strains. Sometimes the vaccine isn’t as accurate a match. Having the flu needle can be compared to wearing a safety belt in a car. You wear the belt in case of an accident to prevent injury; it will not stop you having a car accident. The flu vaccination is similar; you have it to reduce your risk of getting the flu. It is estimated that there is 50-60% protection given from the vaccination in adults under 65, it is thought to be the same for children but if you do get the flu then typically you don’t get as sick or for as long… (Dept of Health, Australian Government, 2017) Using good hygiene practices, such as coughing into your bent elbow if you have no tissues, hand washing and staying home or away from others when you or they are sick you helps prevent the spread of the flu and further protects you and your family…(National Centre Immunisation Research and Survelliance, 2017).
Bulgarr Ngaru now has the Flu Vaccination available at all our clinics through the north coast.
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NUTRITION FOR OLDER ADULTS
You’re never too old TO LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN The Clarence Valley has so much on offer. Beautiful beaches, the mighty Clarence, amazing nature walks, al-fresco dining - the list goes on. Surfing, fishing, golfing, camping and making the most of nature’s abundance is a privilege afforded to us by our beautiful surroundings. One of the most temperate climates on earth.
As we begin to age our lifestyles and appetite can slowly change and this can affect the types and amounts of foods we consume on a daily basis. A decreasing appetite or reduced ability to buy and prepare healthy foods can mean that many older adults don’t get enough essential mineral, vitamins and fibre, and this can contribute to a decline in overall health or intensify some chronic illness.
Eating a range of foods from all food groups can help supply the nutrients a person needs as they age. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy; includes lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added sugars.
KEEP POINTS ARE: - Use less salt - Drink more water - Limit your intake of foods containing saturated fats and trans fats - Ensure you are getting enouogh vitamins and minerals - Limit your intake of alcohol - Keep physically active Melanie, Yamba 24/7
Luckily for us, we get to live, work and play here every day but exposure to the elements comes with some responsibility. You owe it to yourself to have your skin checked, at least annually, by a professional who knows what to look for. Dr Mark Groves and his friendly team including Jess, our registered nurse, Natalie, and Tanya, are here to help you. We aim to offer all of our patients top quality advice and care and to make sure you feel comfortable. All of our skin checks and surgeries including complicated flap repair and facial surgery are done onsite. That means no time-consuming and expensive travel involved. Yamba Skin Clinic has been established for seven years and we are con-
stantly upskilling and improving our knowledge in the field of skin cancer and treatment. Talk to Natalie or Tanya for top tips on everyday skin cancer prevention. It’s much easier than you think.
Dr Groves offers all patients who hold a Centrelink pension or healthcare card bulk billing for skin checks and all skin surgeries. That means that there is no cost to you. So now, there’s no excuse. It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin and it’s never too early for a skin check. Men and women, old and young, now is the time to book yourself and your loved ones in for a skin check. Call us on 6645 8155.
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Free dementia
information session at Murwillumbah ‘Social Futures’ will hold a free information session which covers an introduction to dementia and explains the causes of dementia, the importance of diagnosis and early planning. The session will also explore changes in communication that occur for a person with dementia and helpful suggestions for family carers. The session will be held on Tuesday May 29 from 9.15am 2.30pm at Murwillumbah (venue is still to be confirmed). The free workshop is run in collaboration with Dementia Australia and the Dementia Outreach Service of NSW. They’re for people caring
Comments from participants of previous workshops over the last few months include:
for a family member with dementia. The details for the workshop are: Free Information Session for Family Carers of a Person Living with Dementia Tuesday 29 May 2018 from 9.15am - 2.30pm Murwillumbah, NSW 2466 (venue is still to be confirmed) Facilitator: Chris Vannucci of Dementia Australia Register at http://socialfutures. org.au/event/free-information-session-for-carers-of-a-person-living-with-dementia-murwillumbah/ or phone 0439 137 207 or email training@socialfutures.org.au
· “I have done a few dementia workshops over the years. I guarantee you this was the best”; · “The information will help me in communication using prompts and cues / body language & tone of voice”; · “This day was an eye opener, that my feelings are normal and I need to realise this.”; · “Really helpful to get assistance in the future and find out how to access them”; · “Absolutely fantastic information and delivery.”
BreastScreen is available from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads Breast screening continues to be an important health check for women. Nine out of ten women who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease. Screening mammograms remain the most effective means of early detection, and can find cancers before you or your doctor can feel or see changes in the breast. Generally, the earlier a cancer is found, the more treatment options are available and the greater the chances of survival from the disease. Appointments only take 20 minutes. No referral necessary. The BreastScreen mobile unit is
located in the grounds of Kempsey District Hospital (Tozer Street entrance) until the end of April. Then we go to Bowraville and Dorrigo in May followed by Yamba in June. Women aged between 50-74 years are especially encouraged to contact BreastScreen for their free two-yearly mammogram, however all women over the age of 40 are eligible to attend. In addition to the mobile unit, BreastScreen North Coast has fixed sites, located at Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Lismore and Tweed Heads which offer screening all year round including on some Saturdays.
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The benefits of receiving support in the home
Join In Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Gardening, Men’s Shed, craft, creative writing, technology centre, Stretch Your Mind , gentle exercise, U3A activities, volunteering. Contact: (02) 6676 4555.
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Clarence Care + Support provide a wide range of services. This can be for short term such as meals when you come home from hospital or long term when you can no longer do some of the heavier jobs around the home. What are the benefits of having support in the home? First of all getting assistance early on can improve your health. Making contact with a service provider can provide you with a range of information and referrals to assist in getting the right support. Our staff are trained and able to assist people so that you can remain as independent as possible.
Having a support person can get you out and socialising again. This is very important as we all need to be part of our community and enjoy life. You can also stop the worry and ease the concerns of your family as well if you are having some regular support. This ranges from those who may need staff to assist with medications, food preparation, personal care, shopping or going out for a while,
getting to appointments and many other duties. Maybe going to activities to improve your wellbeing such as hydrotherapy or exercise classes is something staff could assist you with. Clarence Care + Support are here to assist with getting support that meets your individual needs. You can contact our Customer service team on 6645 0400.
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Longevity and wellness – it is in the heart! 100 years plus… healthy and happy Wellness is not just the absence of disease. Wellness is about achieving optimal health mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Learn what these centenarians had to say when interviewed some years ago on how they made it to a healthy and happy 100 years of age.
Naturopaths practice a distinct, gently holistic and fundamental type of medicine that is well suited to accommodating one of the most common questions made by patients being… ’I want to stay healthy, active and well both mentally and physically for as long as possible. Can you help me with this?’ The answer is a resounding yes! Naturopathy assists people by individualising nutrition and lifestyle to assist the current health issues and state of mind. Being wellness practitioners, we care for the most immediate acute conditions to chronic health care management and we base this on evi-
dence-based research and science. This is blended with empirical medical knowledge that has proven its value over the many thousands of years of practise. But there is another facet to wellness in ageing that goes beyond this paradigm and it has more to do with psychosocial wellbeing and connectivity within the community and the quality of relationships with others. As we age, people who feel enveloped by family or community feel nurtured and will often have better health outcomes. People who give back to society feel enriched. Humans desire purpose and meaning, love and friendship, understanding and physical contact to feel fully
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human andd fully alive.. Ongoing optilth is an mised health integration of the psychosocial aspects of life with a wholesome diet, daily aerobic exercise, sound sleep, good bowel health and plenty of green space. A positive mental attitude is often the happy outcome. Our focus is to provide a process for the patient to follow that will eventuate in daily wellbeing. We can’t look well until we feel well. Some simple inclusions in the daily routine of life can bring huge rewards so if you are uncertain where to start, you may like to try a few of the following ideas to bring back the daily wellness
This is a small list of some of the walking groups in our area. For more information on walking groups in your town visit www.heartfoundation.org.au or call 1300 36 27 87.
YAMBA MORNING WALK GROUP Meeting Point: Ford Park Ferry Terminal - Walk Organiser: Ronald: 02 6646 2096 Duration: 45-60 min Walk Times: Monday 07:30, Friday 07:30 ILUKA WALKERS GROUP Meeting Point: Bayside Exercise Equipment - Walk Organiser: Colin: 0416 814 911 Duration: 45-60 min Walk Times: Monday 07:30, Wednesday 07:30, Friday 07:30 BALLINA VILLAGE PEOPLE WALKING GROUP Meeting Point: Alternates each week - Walk Organiser: Kay: 0400 338 991 Duration: 45-60 min Walk Times: Thursday 08:00 TWEED HEADS WALKING GROUP Meeting Point: Tweed Hospital - Walk Organiser: Graham: 07 5523 2141 Duration: 45-60 min Walk Times: Saturday 08:00 LENNOX HEAD WALKERS Meeting Point: Ross Park (opposite Post Office) - Walk Organiser: Liz: 0411 544 004 Duration: 60 min Walk Times: Friday 06:30
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so m many of us crave crave, no matter what age. To prepare the th digestive system, start each day with some lemon juice in water. Use a straw to prevent dentine damage from the lemon. Eat protein for breakfast such as eggs, eat more food through the day and less at night, aerobically exercise for 30mins daily and find an exercise you enjoy doing; breathe deeply often; correct any sleep issues especially apnoea; have a little red wine now and again with dinner and enjoy some green space regularly. Add a good probiotic to improve the bowel health, some fish oil, a little Vitamin C powder and maybe a good practitioner quality multi vitamin/mineral formula and you will be smiling on the inside again. On another note, the two things that age us the quickest are stress and sugars.
The first 100 year old is Lili, born 1912; married four times, two children and great grandchildren. She left school at 12 and travelled the world. People interested her all her life. She went out daily and mingled, took exercise classes and saw members of her family almost every single day. She remained curious about life and if something new happened, she wanted to be involved in it. There were still so many more countries she needed to see. Lili’s best live-long advice? Do something interesting every day, otherwise you disintegrate. Frieda was born 1911; married once with grandchildren. She attributes her long life to having plenty of family responsibility from a young age because she learned the importance of having a purpose in life greater than yourself. She also read the newspaper to neighbours who couldn’t read it themselves. Frieda’s best live-long advice: learning new things makes you happy and keeps your mind active. Haruo was born in 1912. He was born on the day the Titanic sank. He had a good life with family, friends and work where he put in 14hr days, six days per week. He learnt to overcome obstacles and remained independent into older age. He went to the senior centre every day for lunch. Haruo’s best live-long advice: sleep well, try not to worry, and enjoy good dreams. Justina born 1913; married once, 5 children, 53 great grandchildren. She says she has shrunk 5 inches but still feels the same on the inside as she did 40 or 50 years ago. Raising her children helped her live to 100. Her family always gave her meaning and are the most important part of her life. Having friends helped too. She regularly went to lunch and parties with them. Justina’s best live-long advice: Be lovable. I’ve lived a long life because there are so many people sharing their love with me. It seems that as we age, we change where we place our emphasis. All the fundamentals for a healthy life like diet/exercise/sleep/meditation and nature are hugely important but so are matters of the heart and soul, family and friends. Stay connected. Feel loved. Live well and be well for as long as you want.
Naturopath, Kim Piper N.D. (Hons) speciality areas include hormones for men and women, diet and lifestyle rebalancing, gut function, children’s ailments and daily wellness protocols. With 30 years experience she is also the author of a best- selling book ‘Woman to Woman...managing your hormones safely and naturally’. She welcomes everyone to come along and attend her monthly talks in Maclean and Yamba, the first being ‘Gut Fitness and Restoration’. www.kimthenaturopath.com.
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΄ΥΒΪ͑ΚΟ͑ΪΠΦΣ͑ΠΨΟ͑ ΙΠΞΖ͑ΗΠΣ͑ΝΠΟΘΖΣ For over 25 years, Clarence Valley Home Modification and Maintenance Service (CVHMMS) has assisted over 500 Valley residents each year to function safely in their homes. CVHMMS assists clients who are frail aged, with a disability, or their carers through the Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) and NSW Community Care Supports (CCSP) Program. CVHMMS is a community based and managed not-for-profit organisation. CVHMMS is fully licensed and all work completed comes with a warranty. Operating under the Home and Community Care Act 1985, GST is not charged for any aspect of the service, labour is provided at a subsidised price. All work is completed by licensed trades people. Modifications can range from a grab rail in the shower to installation of a lift. Home and yard maintenance services are also provided as well as attending to other hazards around the home. The service is at capacity, so
please contact the office if you would like to be added to the waiting list. To access a CVHMMS service, the process is as follows. For clients aged 65 years and over (or 50+ for ATSI clients), either visit www. myagedcare.gov.au or phone: 1800 200 422. This is a new centralised referral service for any required aged care service. For younger clients, please phone the Occupational Therapy department: Grafton on 6641 8738 or Maclean: 6640 0123, or CVHMMS: 6643 1831 to arrange a free occupational therapy assessment to determine the best modification to suit your needs. CVHMMS is located at Unit 3/137 Prince Street, Grafton (frontage on Bacon Street), where an exhibit of grab rails, shower hoses, and taps, together with some examples of modifications that CVHMMS is able to provide, is on display. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Most people want to remain living safely in their own homes. We can assist you to do this.
CVHMMS is a home and community care service assisting the frail aged, people with a disability and their carers to remain living safely in their own homes. Home Modifications can range from the installation of a small grab rail in the shower to the installation of a lift.
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Aging population driving demand for tailor-made drugs Australia’s health-savvy aging population is driving an increase in demand for personalised medication, with that demand expected to increase over the next 20 years, according to an expert in the field of compounded medication. Gold Coast-based chemist, Matthew Bellgrove, said he’s been tracking a noticeable increase in the number of over-60 patients coming to him with scripts for individually-tailored, hand-made medication in recent years. “The reasons are many and varied,” Mr Bellgrove said, “There’s a growing awareness in the community that onesize-fits-all medication is not the only option. If you have special needs and wants, those can be accommodated. This is where hand-made medication comes in.” “Today we have specialised food products, diet plans and exercise programs to suit a wide range of health needs. Practically every restaurant has gluten-free, vegetarian and low carb options on their menus. There’s no reason why people with specific health needs shouldn’t be able to also have their medication made-to-order.” According to Mr Bellgrove, patients desperate to continue using a medication that’s been discontinued by the drug manufacturer are increasingly coming to his pharmacy, National Custom Compounding, for help after exhausting all other
avenues. “Some of the people we see are on long term treatment plans for a chronic condition,” Mr Bellgrove said, “They’ve gone through a long and tiring process of trial and error to find a medication that works for them with minimal side effects. If a manufacturer suddenly stops producing that drug after many years because it’s no longer as popular as it once was, or it’s become unprofitable to make, it can leave patients - often elderly patients - in a real bind.” Mr Bellgrove said that compounding chemists can make up new supplies of discontinued medication which allows patients to continue with their long-term treatment plans. “It’s a big relief to some patients when they’re told this service is available. They’re spared the pain of having to go through the trial and error process all over again.” Difficulty swallowing large pills is another of the more common complaints Mr Bellgrove hears from the over-60s patients who come to him to have their prescribed medication made up in easy-to-swallow liquid form. “We’re also seeing an increase in the number of patients who suspect they may have allergies to some of the preservatives, dyes and fillers used in some mass-produced drugs,” Mr Bellgrove said, “They may have been putting up with the side effects for years until they’ve come across a doctor who understands
that medications can be made up from scratch free of all the additives - by a compounding chemist.” Mr Bellgrove said there was very little price difference between personalised, or compounded medication, and mass-produced drugs and that the main issue preventing over-60s from accessing personalised medication was lack of awareness. “A lot of people don’t know that personalised medication exists; that it’s even an option,” Mr Bellgrove said, “And interestingly, a lot of doctors are not familiar with the service either. This is despite the fact that compounding pharmacies have been around centuries longer than drug manufacturers.” “We’d like for people to know that there are options when it comes to their medication. They don’t have to put up with the discomfort and side effects that they may have in the past. We find that most doctors are very open to the idea when they understand how it works, so we encourage patients to talk to their doctors about compounded medication if they think they might have a need.” “However we’d like to remind patients that only their doctor is familiar with their particular health condition - we strongly urge patients to always follow their doctor’s instructions and recommendations as they’re in the best position to provide the right medical advice.
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Time to dish up some fish Fish is swimming with nutrients! In addition to protein, fish is rich in selenium, zinc, iodine and in some species vitamins A and D. Fish is also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are not only essential for life, but have also been shown to protect against certain diseases due to their effects in lowering cholesterol and fats in the blood.
The best sources of omega-3 are oily fish such as salmon, canned sardines and some varieties of canned tuna. Fish whose bones are eaten, such as sardines and canned salmon, are also a good source of calcium. Dietary calcium helps to support bone strength, which is imperative as our bones lose calcium and become more fragile and susceptible to breakage as we age. Fish forms part of the “Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes/beans and nuts and seeds” food group in the Australian Dietary Guidelines, of which
we are recommended to consume 2-3 serves per day to meet our daily protein requirements. Protein helps to maintain muscle mass, which promotes strength and mobility. This is particularly important as we get older, when our muscles waste more rapidly which can increase frailty. People who regularly eat fish tend to have a lower risk of certain health conditions. Consumption of fish more than once a week is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia in older adults. Consuming fish at least twice a week has even further benefits, with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and age-related macular degeneration. We should therefore aim for about 2 serves per week, preferably oily fish. One ‘serve’ is equal to 100g cooked fish fillet (about 115g raw) or 1 small can (no added salt, not in brine). Let’s get reel – fish can be a bit of an acquired taste. Try enhancing the flavours by cooking with herbs and spices
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and serving with lemon. If a cooked fillet or steak doesn’t appeal, try adding fish to curries, stir-fries and dishes such as paella and fish tacos. Tinned tuna, salmon and sardines are an inexpensive way to get omega-3s into the diet and work well added to pasta dishes, mixed into salads, eaten on wholegrain crackers and on sandwiches with salad and cheese. Sushi is a handy option on the go and smoked salmon can be added to omelettes, on bagels with cream cheese and served with pancakes. Grocery stores also sell frozen fish fillets, usually at a much cheaper rate than fresh varieties. You may also benefit from fish oil or omega-3 supplements. Talk to your GP and/or an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) about whether this is suitable for you. For more on healthy eating, contact an APD. APDs are nutrition professionals with at least four years university study behind them. They provide practical, tailored advice, and can help motivate
Fish tacos with cabbage and coriander salad Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 30 min No of serves: 4 Ingredients 700g sweet potato, scrubbed, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 mini corn tortillas 600g flathead fillets 1 tablespoon mild paprika olive-oil spray 300g packet coleslaw mix 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoons reduced-fat French dressing 1 small avocado, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 large tomato, chopped
Method: Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Put sweet potato wedges on prepared tray, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast wedges for 30 minutes, or until tender, golden and crisp. Step 2 Meanwhile, oil the grill plate and hotplate of a barbecue; heat to medium–high. Warm tortillas on grill plate for 2–3 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer tortillas to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside. Step 3 Sprinkle fish fillets evenly with paprika, then spray with olive oil. Cook fish on hotplate, turning, for 3–4 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer fish to a plate and leave to rest for 2 minutes. Step 4 Meanwhile, combine coleslaw mix, coriander leaves and French dressing in a large salad bowl. Place avocado and lime juice in a small bowl; mash roughly with a fork until almost smooth. Step 5 Spread reserved warm tortillas with mashed avocado, then top with fish, chopped tomato, and cabbage and coriander salad. Step 6 Serve tacos with sweet potato wedges and remaining salad. Recipe courtesy of Australian Healthy Food Guide magazine. On-sale now in supermarkets and good newsagents. For more healthy eating ideas, please visit the Smart Eating for a Healthier You Section on the Dietitians Association of Australia website.
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and support you to towards better health through good nutrition. Visits to APDs may be covered through Medicare and Private Health Fund rebates. See the ‘Find an APD’ section of the Dietitians Association of Australia website at daa. asn.au to find an APD in your area. By Neelam Pun BSc (Nutrition) Hon1 (Univ. Sydney), APD Neelam currently works in two Sydney hospitals. She is conducting clinical research in the areas of food allergies and food intolerances and also works with patients with cancer, gastrointestinal disease, malnutrition and other conditions to improve nutrition and patient recovery. In addition, she presents to other healthcare professionals, student dietitians and school-aged children. In the past she has also worked in residential aged care facilities to optimise the nutrition and quality of life of older Australians.
Hot smoked salmon scrambled eggs Prep Time: 10min Cooking Time: 5 min No of serves: 4 Ingredients 8 eggs 185g pkt hot smoked salmon 150g baby spinach 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup Jalna Greek Natural Yoghourt 4 slices wholegrain bread, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped chives Method Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Season. Discard salmon skin and coarsely flake. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add spinach and season. Toss for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Set aside and cover to keep warm. Wipe pan clean. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook eggs, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until almost set. Remove from heat. Add yoghurt and stir until combined and creamy. Serve scrambled eggs on toast with spinach and salmon. Sprinkle with chives. Note: You could also wilt the spinach in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave, covered, for 2 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Jalna. For more healthy eating ideas, please visit the Smart Eating for a Healthier You Section on the Dietitians Association of Australia website.
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TRY THE BUTCHERS EASY SLOW COOKED RECIPE SWEET AND SOUR PORK 4 forequarter pork chops (or 1 kg diced pork) 2 tablespoon oil ½ cup water 3 level tablespoon cornflour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup of brown sugar ¼ cup white vinegar
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A gateway to a new over 50s lifestyle awaits
Founded in 2009, Gateway Lifestyle boasts 56 developments in Australia with around 8,400 residents. 36 of these developments are in New South Wales. In 2015, Gateway Lifestyle listed on the stock exchange and is an ASX200 listed company. It is the biggest in the industry. Five new projects are due to launch in New South Wales in the next six months and the company has a growing pipeline of projects into the future. With statistics like these, you know you are in the best of hands when you choose to reside in a Gateway Lifestyle development. Gateway Lifestyle charges no entry or exit fees under the Land Lease Living model. The Land Lease Living model allows residents to purchase a home at a lower price than traditional housing options in the same area. The weekly site fees are often eligible for Commonwealth Rent Assistance. This simple model means residents can free up capital that was previously tied up in land and use it to travel, take up new hobbies, or towards their retirement. Residents do not need to be retired though. Plenty of residents within Gateway Lifestyle still work and the demand from over 50’s living is high. Brand new homes within Gateway Lifestyle’s New
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South Wales communities start from $205,000 (in Albury). Local Gateway Lifestyle communities within the North Coast Region of NSW include The Retreat at Port Macquarie, Yamba Waters, Grafton, Casino, Tweed Shores and Chinderah Lake. Don’t just take our word for how well the Gateway Lifestyle Land Lease Living model works. Trent Ottawa, CEO Gateway Lifestyle says, “We are finding that a significantly high proportion of our residents, working or retired, are moving into our communities to free up capital.” “The quality in lifestyle and affordable cost see a lot of our residents living the sort of life they had always wished for. We have lots of residents that travel and appreciate that they can lock up and leave and feel secure in doing so.” “I often meet residents in my travels around our communities who are still working part timeand spend the rest of their time enjoying the lifestyle that freeing up capital has enabled.” “We have big plans for New South Wales and look forward to providing more quality communities for over 50’s here.” Visit gatewaylifestyle.com. au for more information. For more information about the Land Lease Living model please visit landleaseliving. com/about-land-lease-living/
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Gateway Lifestyle is more than just a housing developmen t, it is a community. A community of over 50’s who share similar inte rests, who have a thirst for life and most are still very young at heart.
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Strong Values in Home Care If you are considering home care, you might be wondering what kind of people are behind the care organisation, and what values they hold. UPA Home Care has been in care for over 75 years, and employs 50 highly qualified care workers, working from Ipswich QLD to Taree NSW. Lisa Cook is the new Senior Home Care coordinator for UPA North Coast. Lisa said that she was drawn to UPA because it’s a not-for-profit status that focuses on service delivery. Lisa previously worked in a sector support role, supporting aged care and disability service providers to prepare for reform with the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the Home Care Program (HCP) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “I have a history working alongside people with disability, mental ill-health, domestic violence and addictions. I have worked as a case manager, project officer and manager in non-government organisations,” said Lisa. Lisa has a strong commitment to social justice and strives to demonstrate the values of person-centered support and inclusion. UPA’s values are ‘compassion,
respect, kindness, integrity & inclusiveness’ and their philosophy of care is that they believe every person has the right to live in peace with dignity, respect, security, and that those rights do not diminish irrespective of age.
“I’m enjoying meeting the clients that our team support and tailoring services to meet their needs,” said Lisa who is passionate about providing cultural safety; an environment where people can be who they are, free from negative attitudes, opinions or denial of cultural ceremony or obligations. The Commonwealth Government has released an Aged Care Diversity Framework which has a Human Rights approach of non-discrimination, embracing the rights of people with diverse characteristics and life experiences. Lisa said that she hopes to lead the framework in UPA through education
and training of their support staff, and empowering older diverse people by providing information and pathways to aged care services that are culturally appropriate. “We must recognise cultural diversity and Australia has a one of the richest cultures, which has been described as a great strength in our identity. We have one of the oldest living cultures in the world with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. One in four of us were born overseas and 20% of us speak a language other than English at home,” said Lisa. “Demonstrating value of the experiences of our elders regardless of their heritage, religion, sexual orientation or gender diversity will ensure equitable access and inclusion to aged care services that are sensitive to individual cultural needs.” “We want to be flexible and sensitive to people’s needs and we want inclusion for all. I look forward to further educating our staff in culturally sensitive service delivery, and also further diversifying our workforce to ensure the needs of all our elders can be supported.”
Lisa said that it can be a challenging process to navigate the Aged Care System, and to then find an aged care service provider that can meet individual needs and that is the right fit. “One of the most rewarding parts of my job is supporting people to ensure they have appropriate services and support to enable them to continue to live as independently as possible, at home in their community.” If you or a loved one is looking at Home Care options available, and would like to learn more about UPA Home Care Services, you can contact them on 1300 026 594.
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Welcome to Yamba
RESORT STYLE LIVING Remember what family holidays by the coast used to be like? Quiet village atmosphere, quaint shops, no high-rises, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. That’s Yamba. Why not be part of the growing number of retirees who have decided to move to our over 50s resort style living at Palm Lake Yamba. With beautiful beaches, excellent golf and bowling club and an assortment of eating places, Yamba wants for nothing.
Living at Palm Lake Yamba you feel like your permanently on holidays. Relax, and enjoy the company of other residents the same age and with the same interests. Go for a dip in our pool or join in the water aerobics. There are many indoor activities
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to be part of including carpet bowls, pool/billiards, crafts, darts, cards, library or work out with our fitness guru three times a week. Palm Lake at Yamba gives you everything including a great social life as there are plenty of activities planned each month for the residents. Palm Lake at Yamba are also pet friendly so there is no need to leave the furry member of the family behind. With no entry or exit fees, on site caretakers and secure living what are you waiting for? See you soon at Palm Lake Yamba. For enquiries phone 1800 084 119.
A | N O C O UN C IL R AT ES | N O STA M P D UT Y | 10 0% CAPI TA Our resort in Yamba, situated at the mouth of the Clarence River in Northern NSW is in easy reach of Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay & Grafton & 2 hrs from the Gold Coast. With amazing beaches, Yamba features a relaxed lifestyle, National Parks and a large deepwater Marina in a beautiful setting.
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Aged care at its best
hints and tips |DIRECTOR OF NURSING AT MAREEBA AGED CARE IN MACLEAN RACHEL BENNETT PROVIDES SOME HANDY TIPS ABOUT AGED CARE TO HELP YOU GET STARTED.
Residential aged care is a bit of mystery for many, but it doesn’t need to be. Whilst residential aged care is not your home it really can be your home away from home.
ESSENTIAL STEPS
Before considering residential aged care for yourself or a loved one you should do two key things - obtain an ACAT assessment and complete a Centrelink income and assets assessment for residential care. An ACAT assessment (aged care assessment) is needed for approval for Government-funded services including residential aged care, respite care and home care. Whilst the Income and Assets Assessment determines if you can receive assistance with your accommodation costs from the Australian Government or if you need to pay a means-tested care fee. After completing these two steps you will know where you stand and have a clear picture of what Government support you can expect to receive before you choose a care option. ADDITIONAL GOOD IDEAS
It’s also a great idea to have both a Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship in place. An Enduring Guardian is someone you trust to appoint to make lifestyle, health and medical decisions for you when you are not capable of doing this for yourself.
Whilst appointing an attorney gives your attorney the legal authority to look after your financial affairs on your behalf should that become necessary. It’s smart and prudent to do these things. You can start the process by visiting the government website www. planningaheadtools.com.au RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE
When you need help with daily tasks including showering, dressing, at mealtimes and at night, residential aged care might be the best place for you. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY - RESPITE
Some aged care facilities, including Mareeba Aged Care, offer a respite ser-
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vice – try before you buy. With no ongoing obligation, families and carers can book their loved one in for a stay of respite at an aged care facility – And this can also provide a good break for the carer. At Mareeba we find the vast majority of people who stay with us for respite want to stay on as a permanent resident, because they often realise how much they miss talking with others and being part of a vibrant care community. Respite is essential to give dedicated carers a well earnt break and a really good way to “test drive” before making an informed decision on long-term options.
FAMILIES WELCOME
Before choosing a residential care facility, check on their policy for families. Families should feel extremely welcome at any time and be included in a range of activities if they want to. Mareeba provides individual phones for residents to keep in touch with family and friends whenever they choose to. After all it is a home away from home.
Most importantly before choosing a residential care option go and visit the residence and chat to the staff. A good facility will carefully select staff who are dedicated and love caring well for others. That connection between staff and residents is a vital part in making a home away from home.
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS - ESSENTIAL A good residential aged care facility places a high priority on lifestyle options and great experiences for their residents.
For example at Mareeba we have our very own bus that takes residents out several times a week on enjoyable excursions all across the region. This is supported by a stimulating leisure and lifestyle program with plenty of choice and fun along the way. ONSITE MEDICAL SUPPORT
It is an increasing trend in aged care to provide down-the-phone nursing support for residents, particularly at night. However at Mareeba residents are supported with much more - onsite registered nursing care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. It is very comforting for families to know their loved ones receive onsite fully qualified nursing support at all times. A good residential care facility also has a comprehensive therapy program with a range of allied health professionals supporting their residents.
Mareeba has their own occupational therapist who helps maintain residents’ mobility and balance through regular classes and exercise.
Respite at Mareeba Our Registered Nurses are on site 24 hours per day, every day and have been providing quality respite and permanent care to the Northern Rivers for over 35 years Are you a carer who needs a break? Mareeba Aged Care 6 Rannoch Avenue, Maclean, 2463 Tel: 02 6645 2966, Email: admin@mareebaagedcare.com.au Internet: www.mareebaagedcare.com.au MAR063_0318_2
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In the pink at
Caroona Yamba New and exciting things are happening for Uniting’s Caroona Yamba aged care service
We are expanding. Construction is almost complete for our 12 brand new bedrooms. This means we can cater for 98 residents who need some support to get through each day. Our new single rooms will be available from the middle of May and gives us the opportunity to offer Yamba and the surrounding community some much needed residential services.
We are excited to be offering two studio rooms that are larger than the normal rooms, have their own en-suite and mini kitchenette space. We also have some rooms designed for couples who may like to have a shared bedroom and a lounge rather than two separate bedrooms. We already offer respite services however, we have expanded this to include a respite bedroom dedicated for the use by people living with dementia.
Uniting changed our name and logo back in 2015. Now we have our cars brightening up the roads bearing the colour and logo for Uniting. We have adopted a bright colour for a bright service, so keep an eye out for our vehicles that are on the road. The colour will make you smile as they catch your eye.Want to hear more about this? All enquiries should be directed to Debra Smith, Service Manager, Caroona 6646 3211.
Uniting offers hope for people who need some help along the way. You choose what you want. Community based services, independent living and residential aged care services. Uniting: A small act can sometimes be enough. A helping hand can halve a burden. Because for us, enough is not enough. We want safer, fairer, brighter, better. For the people we serve.
Uniting Caroona Yamba at a glance We tailor our services so you feel right at home. • Live happily and safely at home with help to do things that are important to you. • Healthy living for seniors. • Keep healthy, well and connected to your community. • Independent community living. • Specially designed for over-55s.
Caroona Yamba Hostel 02 6646 3211 Community Services 1800 l 86 484
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How to help reduce loneliness for older people Fostering close connections within the community and maintaining social interaction, interests and activities is essential to the wellbeing of older Australians. For families with older relatives at home or in aged care, there are various ways you can help reduce feelings of loneliness:
· Family engagement: Grandchildren or young relatives can engage in regular conversation with their older relative to learn more about their life. People are often amazed when they hear their parent’s story through someone else’s eyes. · Introduce animals to their environment: From taking your dog when you next visit your relative to pet therapy programs in aged care homes, research has shown that spending time with animals can help to combat loneliness in older people
· Revisit beloved music or films: Playing music your relative loved when they were younger, or some of their favourite films, can fuel feelings of nostalgia and familiarity that bring comfort. Something as simple as this can greatly enhance the interaction with your relative.
· Research community activities your relative can get involved in: Some residents enjoy interacting with children coming in from local communities on a regular basis to sing together in choirs or participate in creative projects together. If your relative is living at home maybe they would enjoy volunteering for a local charity a few hours each week. · Ensure transportation is available: Whether your relative lives at home or in an aged care home, it is important for them to still have frequent access to their community; whether that means taking them out for coffee or on a shopping trip, or seeing that they take advantage of transportation at their aged care home, regular trips can greatly enhance social interactions.
· Encourage the use of technology: Being able to Skype with remote family or chat regularly on social media can greatly reduce feelings of loneliness. If your relative is unfamiliar with technology, take some time to teach them basic skills so they can communicate with family members whenever they desire.
To read more inspiring stories about healthy ageing and aged care, visit YourLife, a website run by The Whiddon Group www. whiddon.com.au/yourlife
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CROSS HER HEART
THE LACE WEAVER
DON”T BELIEVE IT
SOMEONE IS LIVING A LIE… BUT WHO? Is it Lisa? Haunted by a tragic past, all Lisa wants is a quiet life with her daughter, Ava. And when she meets a new man, things seem to be falling into place. But Lisa is hiding a secret so momentous it could shatter her entire world…
1941, Estonia. As Stalin’s Red Army crushes everything in its path, Katarina and her family survive only because their precious farm produce is needed to feed the occupying forces. Fiercely partisan, Katarina battles to protect her grandmother’s precious legacy – the weaving of gossamer lace shawls stitched with intricate patterns that tell the stories passed down through generations.
The Girl of Sugar Beach is about to become the most watched documentary in television history. Did Grace Sebold murder her boyfriend, or is she the victim of a shocking miscarriage of justice?
Is it Ava? When sixteen-year-old Ava saves a young boy’s life, she becomes a local hero. But never in a million years could she have anticipated the fallout of her actions… Is it Marilyn? Marilyn has the perfect life. Her husband, her job, her house-she seems to have it all. But she could never admit to her best friend Lisa the lies she tells herself to get through the day… One moment will change these three women’s lives forever. Get this title at your local QBD for $19.99. Up to $2.00 Loyalty Reward Rebate*.
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While Katarina struggles to survive, another young woman is suffocating in her prison of privilege in Moscow. Yearning for freedom and to discover her beloved mother’s Baltic heritage, Lydia escapes to Estonia.
Grace has spent the last ten years in prison, and now she’s reaching out to filmmaker Sidney Ryan in a final, desperate attempt to prove her innocence. As the first episodes go to air, exposing new evidence and suspects, the series quickly becomes a ratings smash - and Sidney a celebrity in her own right.
Facing the threat of invasion by Hitler’s Third Reich, Katarina and Lydia and two idealistic young soldiers, find themselves in a fight for life, liberty and love.
By delving deeper into Grace’s past, Sidney is uncovering layer after layer of deception. As she edges closer to the real story, she must decide if finding the truth is worth risking her fame, her career - even her life.
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After her family suffers a tragedy, nine-yearold Alice Hart is forced to leave her idyllic seaside home. She is taken in by her grandmother, June, a flower farmer who raises Alice on the language of Australian native flowers, a way to say the things that are too hard to speak.
1940. Emmeline is trying to stay cheerful despite the Luftwaffe making life annoying for everyone. Emmy dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent and when she spots a job advertisement in the newspaper she seizes her chance - but after an unfortunate misunderstanding, she finds herself typing letters for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt of Woman’s Friend magazine.
Carcassonne 1562: Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father’s bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.
Under the watchful eye of June and the women who run the farm, Alice settles, but grows up increasingly frustrated by how little she knows of her family’s story. In her early twenties, Alice’s life is thrown into upheaval again when she suffers devastating betrayal and loss. Desperate to outrun grief, Alice flees to the dramatically beautiful central Australian desert. In this otherworldly landscape Alice thinks she has found solace, until she meets a charismatic and ultimately dangerous man. Get this title at your local QBD for $20.99. Up to $2.10 Loyalty Reward Rebate*.
Mrs Bird is very clear: letters containing any form of Unpleasantness must go straight into the bin. Emmy finds herself dismissing problems from lovelorn, grief-stricken and morally conflicted readers in favour of those who fear their ankles are unsightly or have trouble untangling lengths of wool. The thought of desperate women going unanswered becomes too much to bear and Emmy to secretly write back... Get this title at your local QBD for $19.99. Up to $2.00 Loyalty Reward Rebate*.
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History of Clarence River Masters Swimming Club In late 2003 Ray Burridge placed an article in the local Yamba paper asking interested swimmers to meet at the Yamba pool to discuss forming a Yamba/Maclean based Aussie Masters Swimming Club. The very casual meeting was held at the Yamba pool on a Saturday early in December 2003 and was attended by Ray Burridge, Linda Horton, Suzie and Phil Holmes and a couple of Grafton swimmers. This was then followed up with a casual dinner and meeting at The Boulevard Café in Maclean on Wednesday 10th December 2003 at which the small group of passionate pool and ocean swimmers discussed the question of how to move the existing local clubs into a viable organisation incorporating what was by then the remnants of the Grafton Swim Club (which had taken on a new focus) and the Yamba Aussie Masters Swim Club. They discussed the idea of amalgamating the incorporated Grafton and Yamba clubs, forming a down river swim club that could conduct swim training in Grafton, Maclean and Yamba pools and had a focus on swimming excellence but at the same time, fun! In attendance were Bruce and Lynne Johnston, Ray & Margaret Burridge, Phil & Suzie Holmes, David Abrahams, John Eaton, Paul McPhillips, Garry and Pam Smith, Bob Morris, Alan & Diane Weick, Bill Calvin, Mike Martin, Don Staines, David Abrahams and John Hinchinsen. The minutes of this meeting reflect a motion was carried to accept membership from Yamba and Maclean and the name be changed to ‘Clarence River
Helmut Klein, Karen Campbell, Jane Lawrence, Bobby Winger, Allan Lawrence in carnival attire.
Masters Swimming Club Inc’; the name change became official on the 28th January, 2004. Members of this group had a few ‘strings to their bows’ in the way of coaching training, administration expertise and organisational skills. They did not find the legalities daunting as there was great support from the Masters Swim Australia NSW administrator who, at the time, was Di Coxon-Ellis. It was decided to become affiliated with Masters Swim Australia. Elected president was Ray Burridge; vice president - David Abrahams; secretary - Phil Holmes; treasurer - Bruce Johnston; captain - Phil Holmes; coach at Grafton - John Eaton; coach Yamba and Maclean - Ray Burridge; club registrar and recorder - David Abrahams; social secretary - Lynne Johnston and Margaret Burridge; public relations - Ray Burridge and Bruce Johnston. They were up and swimming! Bruce Johnston started with the coaching at Maclean but over the years
we have been lucky to have more members who have stepped up to become accredited coaches. Saturday morning training was the sprint races with sprints up to 400m. Judy King (now a coach herself) recalls that Barry McGregor, who was coaching at Yamba at the time, “timed us every week and could even tell you what your time was last week”. Grafton members met once a fortnight in the Grafton pool and in winter at the South Grafton heated pool. However, these members eventually dropped out with dedicated swimmers continuing their training in the lower river pools. Our club was involved in the adoption by Masters Swim Australia of the rule that swimmers as young as 18 could now join up whereas previously it was 20 years of age. The elaborate plan for their first large carnival during the June long weekend in 2004, the NSW Interclub Pointscore Carnival, incorporated an ocean swim off Main Beach with 84 attendees as well as two days of races at the Angourie Road, Yamba Pool. A feat such as this takes months of
organisation and hours of dedication by the committee. Great numbers registered to swim in their preferred categories. Ray Burridge recorded in the February 2004 minutes from the Club meeting “the recent Miami Carnival was a success with our newly formed club finishing 7th out of 28 clubs! Linda Horton stood in as coach for Ray when he attended carnivals. Original committee member David Abraham’s response to the question have you seen any outstanding performances/results over the years? “We established State records in quiet a few events one year. Then they found out Yamba Pool was short two thicknesses of a tile and the records were scrapped! It was, and still is, the biggest misfortune and heartache for swimmers.” Dennis Moore from Cessnock Masters Club has been coming to all the Carnivals from both Grafton and CRMS for over 30 years. We have a two day carnival and people are able to enter up to 7 events, this is unique in that respect as no other carnival allows 7 individual swims.
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MASTERS SWIMMING … HELPING FITNESS AND ABILITY Swim programs work on seasonal events and work toward improving skills for up-coming events. Leading up to a carnival – starts, sprint and longer distance swim training are targeted. Every program includes Interval Training: fast and slow intervals raise and lower the heart rate which is the only way to improve overall health. “If you just swim laps you will stay the same” said Judy King, swim coach in Yamba. Not every member does competition carnivals. As many are older swimmers they only do what they feel they can manage. “The only way to improve is for you to push yourself” quote by Barry McGregor to a novice Judy King. If you can’t do it all better, do a portion of everything until your fitness improves.
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Members have the choice of training three times a week in both pools under the watchful eye of specially trained swim coaches. Present coaches in Jane (club president) and Alan Lawrence, Bobby Winger and Helen Hamilton, Robyn Wattus (nee McGregor), Judy King and assistant coaches Karen Urquhart and Linda Horton. Programs are written to incorporate a variety of disciplines, freestyle, breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, distance and sprints. Focus is also on diving and turns whenever a carnival is coming up. Whilst the pool is heated there are days when the outside weather isn’t so warm. But like all group activities there is always lots of enthusiasm, encouragement, big smiles and loads of fun. Besides once in the water it doesn’t matter if it
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rains as you are wet anyway! Many people have not been swimming since they were kids, or did a few laps in the backyard pool and joined the club to learn to swim correctly, improve their fitness and meet new people. It isn’t long before they become hooked, their fitness improves, especially their breathing/lung capacity. Often they are spurred on to push themselves beyond their own expectations and what a feeling of accomplishment! When you are racing the aim is to beat your own recorded time. Members attend national and international carnivals including the Pan Pacific’s. A favourite event is ‘The Swim with Altitude’ at Copeton Dam. Surf Club races and ocean swims are popular with members as many of our crew are lifesavers.
The term “Masters” may put some off but it is a fitness club! Masters accepts people from 18 years to 100 plus, in fact the majority of Masters swimmers are seniors. Masters aims to assist people who wish to learn to swim and those
who had trained all through their youth, to keep up their level of fitness and ability throughout their lives. Many strong friendships have formed from our vibrant club of 70 members. Gai Pritchett
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Yamba’s Barbara Moore off to nationals
Pictured are Peter Lowe, 2018 Mens QLD Seniors Masters Title Winner and Barb Moore the 2018 Female QLD Seniors Masters Title Winner Image: Contributed
On the weekend April 7-8, the 2018 QLD Seniors State Championship and Masters for Ten Pin Bowling was held at Caboolture Bowl. Australian tenpin bowling began at the Washington Bowling Saloon in Ballarat, Victoria in 1885. The game spread throughout Australia with manually operated centres in many areas. The first fully automatic centre opened in Hurstville, Sydney in 1960. Bowling has survived and grown into the world's second most played sport, with over 200 million participants annually. Yamba’s own Barb Moore took out the title for the female QLD Seniors Masters at this year’s event and is now on her way to compete against the other State Masters’ winners, in the 2018 Australian Ten Pin Bowling National Championships to be held from August 24 to September 3 this year at AMF Keon Park, Victoria. Barb’s team also won the Seniors Open Mixed team event in Caboolture and together with her husband, Geoff Moore; they received first place in the Seniors Open Mixed Doubles. Geoff just missed out on receiving the first place title in the men’s QLD Seniors Masters, coming a close second to Peter Lowe who holds this year’s men’s QLD Seniors Masters title. Barb’s professional ten pin bowling career commenced in Victoria over 20 years ago and she has been involved in the QLD State team events for the past 18 months. North Coast Seniors Revolution congratulates Barb and Geoff on their respective wins and wishes Barb every success in Victoria in August.
Clarence River U3a Croquet The autumn start time for ‘Croquet’ is now 8am, and there are usually about 20 early birds, with latecomers swelling the numbers to around thirty on most days; several new ladies are proving to be keen of hand and eye. Back on our old ground we are closer to facilities and Alfredo’s café. Two and a half courts, (soon to be three) allow five teams of four to play at once so there’s little waiting. Women outnumber the men but somehow the guys feature on the winning teams in many games. One of our members has designed a stylish logo to be embroidered on our shirts; we’ll be a rainbow bunch soon with members choosing their preferred style and colour. We have purchased a line-marking machine to make the ground crew’s job easier.
On April 11th, 16 of us enjoyed a ‘getting to know you’ day as guests of Casino Croquet Club, we were delighted to meet up with Eva from Coraki again and pick up some tips from the experts. Thanks to the Casino ladies for their wonderful hospitality. Learn to play croquet, age is no barrier, and you’re welcome at clubs all over the world, it’s not about winning, just having a go, improving your technique, above all having fun. We’d love you to join us on the Greens surrounded by rainforest and birdsong. All equipment is provided, every Tuesday 8am to 11.30am at the Yamba Sports Field and $5 will give you a morning of exercise, stimulation and new friends. All you need are covered shoes, water and a hat. Contact Ros 6646 0235.
Croquet at Iluka continues to grow So much has happened over the past 3-4 months, given Christmas and all the trimmings. Our club celebrated its first Presentation Day and Christmas party and we all look forward to another exciting year … as long as it doesn’t come on too quickly. Congratulations go out to all our Club Championship and award winners – well done folks. Over the year we averaged around 33 players per week, so the committee thanks all its members for their continued support. We have a wonderful membership base and look forward to their continued support.
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Australia Day saw the resumption of play on ‘The Lawn’, with a roll up in the mid-twenties. This was followed by a sausage sizzle in the Oasis Bar at the Bowlo, where Iluka Croquet hosted a club lunch. Exciting times ahead as we seek to arrange some friendship/fun day invitational events, interspersed with our regular weekly events. Please contact Bernice on 0438 323 475 or Graeme on 0404 837 544 for any enquiries. New members welcome – we have all the equipment and expertise necessary to get you up and running – just bring yourself.
Weekly schedule: Tuesday - 9:30am
Singles Golf Croquet.
Thursday - 9:30am Ricochet Croquet. Friday - 9:30am Doubles Golf Croquet.
Sunday - 9:30am
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Getting to know...
GEORGE HENDRICKSON
George Hendrickson with a younger admirer. Image: Contributed
• Born 14th May 1927, Belfast, Northern Ireland, he has no brothers or sisters and no relations over seas • First played snooker & Billiards in 1939 • First learnt to do Ballroom dancing 1941 • Joined ATC, Air Training Corp 1942 • Married 1948 • Became a football referee in 1954 • Two sons 1955 & 1957 • No grandchildren • Joined RAF 1958, as an account • Posted to Singapore 1958 • Played Goalkeeper for the RAF against the Navy • Back to UK 1961, posted outside Swindon • Discharged from the RAF 1965 • Employed in Accounts in England • George was doing dancing and playing all the time • Started having holidays at sea • Re-joined the RAF, ATC, Air Training Corp with a commission of Flying Officer, Training Cadets • Came to Perth, Australia. Was on holidays at sea, led to a talk with the ships entertainment boss which led to an offer which George accepted, as a dancing tutor for passengers and the ships officers on a Russian Liner. The cruise lasted 104 days • Became a Certified Snooker referee in 1992 • Moved to Banora Point, as it is a nice clean area with ample actives for the retired • Was President of the Twin Town Services Social Snooker Club in 2002 for one year • Due to a couple of falls George is out of active action except for snooker at Twin Town Services Social snooker club, trading as Club Banora.
Join In CROQUET CLUB CONTACTS URUNGA - Rosemary Lloyd - 6655 1341 SAWTELL - Helen Chambers -6651 5541 WOOLGOOLGA - Jenny Burgess – 6656 1100 COUTTS CROSSING - Peter Marin – 6649 5109 YAMBA - Ros Higgins -6646 0235 ILUKA - Graeme McIntyre – 0404 837 544 CASINO - Margaret Fardell -6662 6509 LISMORE - Elaine McCormack – 6628 0685 BALLINA - Helen Young -6628 0682 BALLINA - Jan Copeland – 6686 8784 ALSTONVILLE - Mary Weingrath – 6628 6583 BYRON BAY - Graeme Tucker - 6680 8804
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A job well done. Workers and players celebrate in happy unity. Absent from picture EnviTE members Aaron Portens and Stuart McCulloch, club members Deborah Matten, Phyllis Waters, Jim Yeo (he took the photo).
Hey look at us! Here at Lismore Croquet Club we have brilliant new fences. And we are delighted about it. Lismore Croquet Club is a display of rich gardens, and agelessly charming club-house and ever-fresh lawns, set amongst the bastions of big business, where the hustle and bustle of the commercial world is softened by the gracious pleasantry of the croquet club. But in recent years our role as a beauty spot has been let down by the deterioration of our fences. Once an enhancing frame to the view of our grounds, our fences succumbed to sixty years of mould, fungus, wet rot, borers, wear and tear, and a few floods, to become an eyesore that detracted from the picture. They were also seriously failing in their duty to keep overhit croquet balls within the precincts. But now, thanks to some diligent work by our committee, our fences are once again worth of their place. Following lengthy exchanges with Lismore City Council our committee activated a fence refurbishment project. Lismore City Council is funding and running the project, which is part of the Commonwealth Government’s jobactive Scheme. The worker team were from EnviTE, a Community Participation agency providing on going development
experience for job-seekers. Under the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Jobs and Small Business jobactive program. Lismore City Council provided the materials, and oversight of the project was in the hands of Council’s Parks Officer Anton Nguyen. Faithful to tradition, the fences are in the retro style of the late 1950s/early 1960s. An important element of the project is the use of recycled timber from the original fences, which is not only saving on forest resources but is also keeping alive the link with the old fences. The whole deal was appropriately celebrated with an over-indulgent morning tea for all hands, who showed their appreciation by a lusty disposal of the goodies. Once again our fences are a worth part of Lismore Croquet Club’s symbol of tranquil good manners and gentle sport amidst the cut and thrust of Lismore’s business world. Why don’t you step inside our new fences and enjoy some warm friendly company while we tell you about the merits of our great game. You can be sure a cup of tea on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and our Club Captain, Fay Ross, will give you some introductory shots to see if you would like the game. (You will!!)
Bright and early every Wednesday, greenkeeper Graeme with Nathan and Tony set up two croquet courts on one of the pristine Greens at ‘Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba’. At 8.30am players and visitors arrive to play or learn the wonderful game of “Golf Croquet”. We play until 11am and all equipment is supplied at a cost of $10, all you must do is wear flat soled shoes. Minimal fitness is needed (if you can blow out a candle you should be ok) and it helps if you have a mean streak for defending the hoop from your opponents. If you want more information please contact John or Fay Church
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is needed after 9am Mel and Penny at the “Bowlo Café” make a great coffee. Experienced players are welcome, while we don’t have any Championship players we like a challenge. The “Twilight Croquet” trial went well and while the weather wasn’t kind, people seemed to like the evening hours and we all had dinner at the Club after. We will definitely be seeking the Clubs approval to revisit it next summer. After the games on Wednesday we adjourn to the Club for coffee and cake and catch up on the goss. See you at Croquet at the Bowlo. Graham Schubert
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Some of those who can remember when our fences were not so old. Lyn Lynch, Elaine McCormack, Mary Cannane, with new fence makers Anton Nguyen, David Harvey, Justin Towers, Michael McKenzie and Tara Price from EnviTE. Images: Jim Yeo
– 6645 8189 or Graham Schubert- 664 53801 or just turn up. Let the games begin - We play 16 players at a time (four groups of 4) and games are to 7 points. If there is odd numbers or a really hot day we play games to 4 points so the rotation is quicker and you have a break to have an iced water and sit in the shade, but it won’t be for long because people will be keen to play with you. If you are a beginner someone will show you the basic steps and explain the game and have a quiet hit with you while you get used to it, but once again it won’t be for long as you learn more by playing the game. If a caffeine hit
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Still feeling the heat
Forty years have passed since The Radiators filled their tank and hit the road … literally. The group played around 320 shows in its first year and, in 1980, signed with Warner Bros Records. Pub rock favourites around the country, chart success soon followed with their debut single and album, Comin’ Home and Feel the Heat respectively. Since those halcyon days, the group has performed before millions of people around Australia and recorded over 100 original songs: two albums selling ‘platinum’ and two achieving ‘gold’, with more than a million sales across the group’s catalogue. While the Radiators haven't produced any new recordings since 2000, the desire to continue performing their music remains strong - it's part of their DNA. On Saturday April 21, The Radiators played the Maclean Bowling Club. Geoff Helisma spoke with drummer Mark Lucas before the show. Geoff Helisma: Mark, you joined the group in 1989, is that right? Mark Lucas: Yeah, sometime around then. GH: Tell me about how that came about. ML: Ironically, I was in another band playing around Sydney and I’d become friends with the Radiators’ drummer, Mick Buckley. Mick was leaving the band to do other things and he bumped into my manager, who said he reckoned I’d be good for the Radiators. I got a call from my manager at 2am and he gave me a number to call. The next night I met the band and they gave me a cassette with three songs on it … that I, kind of, didn’t learn. I went along and played a couple of songs – I was wearing a ‘Who’ singlet; it was a stinking hot day – and Brian [Nichol] says, ‘Unless Keith Moon walks in the door, you’ve got the gig!’ GH: It’s been some time since the group has released any new music, Smoke and Mirrors, in 2000 I think; any plans to record and release new material? ML: One of the things that happens when you put out a new album, you play songs off it and people say you didn’t play any of your old stuff. You do the
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rounds of the radio stations and they play your new songs for two days, then they start playing your old stuff again. It frustrated the hell out of us. We realised that you’ve got to give the audience what they want, so we started down that road. We dug into our back catalogue during the ‘Noughties’; and that kept us going through that period. Then Fess [Stephen Parker] decided he wanted to retire and we we got the new guy [Brent Dehn] in the band [in 2013]. Who knows? It could happen, but there have been no secret rehearsals or anything at this point. GH: So, what is the group’s motivation to continue performing? ML: Well, playing live. You get to a certain point in your life where you don’t know how to do anything else. We had three of four weeks off over Christmas; still, every Friday, Saturday I want to play drums. I find it very difficult to not perform or not play. It’s part of our DNA; it’s part of what we do. I don’t know where the motivation comes from; it’s just what we do. GH: What’s your most memorable moment during your time with the group? ML: We did the Rock the Boat cruise late last year. The main act was Status Quo. We were fortunate to have played with Status Quo donkey’s years ago. On the first day there was a departure party. This guy came up to me, who looked vaguely familiar. ‘Radiators!’ he says. ‘Yeah man, that’s me.’ He was the bass player from Status Quo. He says, ‘Mate, I remember playing with you guys years ago; I’ve been looking forward to catching up with you guys.’ When that happens it blows you away. We were just the support band for them. He says, ‘We’ve had thousands of support bands. Occasionally one sticks out and you remember.’ We were lucky enough to stick out in their memory. That’s probably one of the great moments I can actually tell you about … that you can print (laughs). GH: Do you all wear your sunglasses at night, like in your publicity shots? ML: (laughs) They usually get done in the morning; I’ve got enough bags under my eyes from the worldwide trip. It ain’t pretty, these old eyes.
Exciting times What an exciting year ahead, Quota International of the Lower Clarence have planned. We held our annual Changeover of Officers at Yamba Marina Cafe on 24th March. The members are looking forward to a successful 2018-19 year under the directorship of President - Dianne Wilson, Vice President - Lynne White, Treasurer - Ann Verran, Secretary - Denise Gillies, and our Service Chairs Debbie CannonDisadvantaged Women & Children, Vicki Fleming- International Service and Denise Gillies- Speech and Hearing. Quota International of Lower Clarence is a group of fun loving women who do great service in the community. Our Quota club and our sister clubs around the world are involved in a wide range of service projects with special emphasis in the areas of hearing and speech and community. Just to name a few of the projects that we have underway:Our annual major fundraiser, the Arts and Craft Fair, which is held every year over the October Long weekend. This year, we have included an additional point of interest, involving plants and garden art. The driving force behind our Arts and Craft Fair is Sharman Naylor, Debbie Cannon, Suzanne Monin and Ann Verran. Applications and booking of stalls is well underway, however if you would like to book a stall, or would like more information on this event, please contact Sharman on 6646 1356 or sharman.naylor@bigpond.com We are currently selling tickets in our
Mothers Day Raffle. First prize, of three, is a stylish, handbag and purse. View details on our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/quotalowerclarence/ or call Dianne on 0408685045. The recipients of funds raised by QI Lower Clarence have been Maclean SES, the Shine program for Young Women at Maclean High School, local schools through the Random Acts of Kindness book awards and end of year book prizes, North Coast Deaf Camp, Hand to Hand projects through Quota International, Lower Clarence Music Eisteddfod, Cancer Council Daffodil Day, QI Lismore in memory of Nell Williams and to support the Lismore Flood Victims. Yamba Nippers will also be receiving funding. Our very active Director for Disadvantaged Women and Children Debbie Cannon liaises with community groups, and provides them with a number of care bags. Our members will be assisting on Otitis Media Day, to be held at Grafton Shopping World on 26th July 2018. Denise and Dianne are heading off to Armidale in April to attend the Regional conference. Our president Dianne has also been busy organising social get togethers for members. We do welcome guests and of course those wishing to join our Quota club are more than welcome to chat to us whilst we are selling tickets or to come along to our monthly meetings. Quota meets on second Tuesday of the month at 5:45pm in the Board Room of Yamba Bowling Club.
Quota Committee members Dianne Wilson, Denise Gilles, Debbie Cannon, Vicki Flemming and Ann Verran
Art,Craft & Garden Fair SUNDAY SATURDAY 30 Sept 9am - 3pm 29 Sept 9am - 4pm Yamba Bowling Club Yamba Bowling Club Craft demonstrations, plants, garden art, local artists To book a stall or for more information call Sharman Naylor 0402 835 615
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The Coffs Harbour Butterfly House is the only exhibit of its kind in NSW and one of only 3 such butterfly houses in Australia. This makes it a truly unique attraction on the Mid-North Coast.
Located at Bonville, 9 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour, the Butterfly House is an enclosed subtropical environment where visitors have the opportunity all year round, to get close to nature, be surrounded by hundreds of live Australian butterflies and learn about their life-cycle. Helpful staff are always on hand in the Butterfly House to explain and answer questions about butterflies and their habitats. The Lower Clarence Arts and Crafts Association (LCACA) is holding its 53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival at Maclean High School on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July at Maclean High School (MHS)
There is over $15,000 in prize money covering nine categories; Craft, Creative Needlework, Fine Art, Jewellery, Junior and Youth Art, Patchwork and Quilting, Photography, Wearable Art and Woodwork. A first for this year is an inaugural Indigenous Art Prize of $500. Many of the works will be for sale, and Ferry Park Gallery will also be
selling locally made craft works. There will also be market stalls and raffles of intricately crafted works by our needlework and quilting members with a modern king size quilt. The school students are providing an entertainment programme throughout the day on Saturday to showcase their talent and creativity. MHS P&C are catering for the festival ensuring good wholesome food is available. Entry is $8 and $5 concession and children free admission. More information is available from Ferry Park Gallery, Maclean ph. 6645 3700 or the festival website www.clarenceriverartsfestival.com.au
There is also a Live Bug Display and lab featuring a range of rarely seen live Australian invertebrates. This display offers an insight into behindthe-scenes butterfly and bug breeding activities. There is an on-site cafĂŠ, a gift shop and a maze which will test your skill. The Butterfly house also offers organised activities and pre-booked group visits are catered for with an informative personalised talk and tour. All areas are wheelchair accessible. There is no better way to spend the day than amongst the beauty and tranquility of butterflies. Why not book an organised tour for your community group?
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Grafton Regional Gallery… become a volunteer Confidence, fun and friendships can all be part of becoming a Gallery volunteer.
Volunteering may be an outlet for your natural talents, a road test for your new career, or simply a great way to meet new friends while gaining an insight into how the Gallery works behind the scenes. Being a volunteer is also excellent work experience for anyone wanting to get into this field of employment. Our volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to provide various types of support are an essential part of life at the Gallery. Without their valuable contribution we would not be able to present such a broad range
of events and public programs. There are various opportunities to become involved, including reception and retail duties in the gallery shop, gardening, guiding school and tour groups, assisting with workshops, helping with mail outs and exhibition dismantling and installation. Volunteers receive invitations to special events, exhibition openings, fund raising events, behind-the-scenes tours with staff and discounts at the gallery shop. To join our wonderful team of volunteers please contact the Gallery Administration Officer on 6642 3177 or email gallery@clarence. nsw.gov.au for further information.
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Arts in mind This monthly event held on the third Tuesday of every month is for people living with dementia and their carers. You are invited to join an engaging tour of art on display. This program aims to connect participants through shared intellectual activity surrounding memory, personal insights and art and commences with an enjoyable and informal gathering over morning tea. Contact the Grafton Gallery on 6642 3177.
The Friends of Grafton Gallery committee warmly invites members to join them for Morning Tea with Friends on Tuesday 8th May at 10:00 am.
Friends are invited to come along to the Gallery courtyard on the first Tuesday of the month (except during school holidays) to enjoy fellowship and discover a little more about the Gallery and its operations. At each morning tea, a member of the gallery staff, or of the wider Clarence Valley arts community, will speak informally about their work and discuss it with
those attending. Morning tea and coffee will be provided by the Friends’ committee. We look forward to meeting you at any of our Morning Teas with Friends on the following Tuesdays in 2018: 8th May, 12th June, 14th August, 11th September, 13th November.
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Soup anyone? The Friends of Grafton Gallery Soup Day is on June 17. Contact the Gallery on 6642 3177 or email gallery@clarence.nsw. gov.au for further information. You never know how much fun you’ll have and how many new people you may meet, plus you will be raising funds for JADA.
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Jenny Kitchener ‘Pollinate’ withMay artists@10.30 Jenny Kitchener 5th am Morning Tea provided 11am Talk $10 ‘Pollinate’ Sat 5th Artist May @10.30 am Morning Tea provided 11am Adam Hourigan, ‘From a Artist Talk Angle’ $10 Different 10th May @ 5.30pm nibbles provided 6pm Adam Hourigan, ‘From a Different Artist Talk $10 Angle’ Thurs 10th May @ 5.30pm canapes provided 6pm Artist Talk $10 Artist in Residence 25June-21 July Artist in Residence Georgie Lucock 25 June-21 July Georgie Lucock
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Little Smarties Music & Art Under 5’s Bring your grandkids, every Little SmARTies Music & Art on Under 5’s second month, gold Bring your grandkids, oncoin everydonation second month, coin donation Arts in gold Mind social get together for Arts in Mind social get together Dementia Sufferers & their for Carers every each month people3rd livingTues with dementia & theirbook carers 6642 donation every 3177, 3rd Tuesgold eachcoin month book 6642 3177, gold coin donation Gallery Gallery Out & About Out & About Guided Gallery Tours Guided Gallery Tours available available bookings & enquiries 3177 bookings & enquiries 66426642 3177
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30 May - 21 JulyHouses: Curated by Iconic Australian Iconic Australian Houses: Karen McCartney Curated by Karen McCartney Captivating Fashions of Yesteryear by Kathy Smith Captivating Fashions of Yesteryear 30 YearsSmith of Collecting: The Second by Kathy Decade 30 Years of Collecting: The Second Decade studio EXHIBITION 30 May - 23 june
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McAuley Catholic College
Clarence Valley Home Educators
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ARTS & CULTURE Daily guided tours of the Gallery 11.30am daily | FREE
The Gallery offers daily guided tours of current exhibitions for visitors. The tours are hosted by trained Volunteer Gallery Guides commencing at 11.30am, Wednesdays to Sundays (except public holidays). Bookings are not necessary unless you are a small group (10 or under) wishing to join the tour.
Group bookings The Gallery offers tours for children, adults, school, community, interest groups or groups with special requirements upon request.
For more information or to make a group booking email GalleryEducation@ tweed.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6670 2790
Murwillumbah Art Trail The Gallery is participating in this exciting showcase of contemporary art exhibitions and events featuring artists from the Tweed Valley and surrounds. Pick up a map and speak to Art Trail volunteers who can help you navigate the Trail. For more info visit www.themurwillumbaharttrail.com
Gallery Up Late
A painter’s house panel discussion FRIDAY 11 MAY | ENTRY: $15/$10 FRIENDS OR FOUNDATION MEMBERS AND STUDENTS
Places limited. Bookings essential: www. trybooking.com/UCDO 5pm – 6.30pm - Enjoy after-hours access to the Gallery and Gallery Café. 6.15pm (for 6.30pm) – 7.30pm - A painter’s house Panel Discussion Hosted by Ingrid Hedgcock, Curator Margaret Olley Art Centre with artists John
Border Art Prize 25 MAY - 15 JULY
Honeywill, Guy Maestri, Lewis Miller and Monica Rohan. Joined by Sally Watterson, museologist for the establishment of the home studio re-creation, the panel will share insights into the re-creation and its potential as subject matter for painting. The Gallery Café will be open from 5pm – 6.30pm for pre-talk dining, offering the full menu and wine and beverage list. Bookings encouraged 02 6672 5088. The Gallery will remain open until 8pm.
MARGARET OLLEY (1923–2011) Still life — objects on a table (detail) c1976 oil on board 75 x 115 cm City of Townsville Art Collection © Margaret Olley Art Trust
The Border Art Prize is presented at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre biennially and will be on again from 25 May to 15 July 2018. This year the exhibition will be held across two venues: Tweed Regional Gallery and M-Arts Precinct, 1 Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah.
The Border Art Prize supports the endeavours of artists living and working in the Tweed and surrounding shires. Open to all media and subject matter, the Prize attracts a wide variety of styles from both well-known and emerging artists, reflecting the region’s lively artistic community.
After-hours Preview | Friday 25 May, 6 - 8pm at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, 2 Mistral Rd Murwillumbah Official Opening and Prize Announcement | Saturday 26 May, 5 - 7pm at M-Arts Precinct, 1 Brisbane St Murwillumbah
EXHIBITION
Memoryscape Tweed Regional Gallery is a dementia friendly destination. We encourage people living with dementia and their families or carers to visit the Gallery for a pleasant, alternative, mutuallyshared social experience. Pick up the MemoryScape self-guided tour sheet to use when visiting the Margaret Olley Art Centre. It includes suggested activities and questions designed to ignite conversation and memories.
DATES
Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists. A National Gallery of Australia Exhibition
Until 20 May
Of rivers and floods: Rob Olver
Until 20 May
Zoonoses: Nicola Hooper
Until 20 May
Curtain Call: Andrew Antoniou
27 April – 7 October
2018 Border Art Prize
25 May – 15 July
Subdivision: Georgie Maddox
25 May – 15 July
There is a place in the heart that will never be filled: Fiona Lowry
Until 29 July
A painter’s house: Margaret Olley Art Centre
Until 7 October
Go figure: works from the Tweed Regional Gallery collection
Until 21 October
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Experience the extraordinary re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio, complemented by a dynamic program of changing exhibitions and views to Wollumbin/Mount Warning. Interior view of the re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
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Gallery open Wed–Sun Admission free 10am – 5pm (DST)
T (02) 6670 2790 W artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au A 2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah South NSW 2484
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COMING SOON
Adrian Smith Mineral Collection Tweed Regional Museum Murwillumbah OPENS 15 MAY 2018
Stories from the Show at Tweed Regional Museum Murwillumbah OPENS 8 MAY 2018
Collection Store Tours
Pyrite specimen from the Adrian Smith Collection.
Adrian Smith had a passion for gems and minerals, and over his lifetime amassed a collection of over 3000 specimens from Australia and throughout the world. An early passion for science led him into a career working for the CSIRO and later at Watson Victor in the scientific equipment division.
Adrian's career enabled him to travel the world, and he made many connections with other gem and mineral collectors. He began collecting specimens on his overseas trips and soon also began travelling with friends and family on weekends and holidays to add to his collection. Adrian was well known for wanting to share his passion with others, especially children. This is now a reality, after the collection was donated to Tweed Shire Council. Come and see it for yourself.
Since the nineteenth century, Australia’s agricultural shows have provided us with opportunities to reflect on the values and aspirations of our communities; to celebrate achievements ranging from excellence in cattle breeding to the beauty of a delicate piece of embroidery; and to enjoy a break from the routine of everyday life. A place of work and leisure, education and entertainment, the annual agricultural show is still an important event in hundreds of communities across Australia.
It is 120 years since the first show was held in the Tweed in 1898 (although not the 120th show!). Chutney, chooks and champions: stories from the Show celebrates the stories behind the show, and the people that have made it what it is today. Explore the history of the Tweed Agricultural Show including photographs, prizes, ribbons, and trophies from the early 1900s.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month at 11am. Where: Tweed Regional Museum Collection Store (directions given on booking) What: Are you curious about the thousands of objects that aren’t on display at the Museum? Are you interested in how precious artefacts are stored to preserve them for future generations? Join our Museum Curator on a free guided tour of the Museum’s custom built, state-ofthe-art Collection Store. Bookings essential - call (02) 6670 2493 or email trm@tweed.nsw.gov.au
Vintage pegs at the Museum Collection Store
Watch fascinating video stories about the farmers, judges, bakers, and sideshow alley showmen, that reveal the Show as an event held close to the heart of the local community. As part of this exhibition, the Museum will be hosting a series of public programs; keep an eye on our website for details. In other displays, our Collector’s Cabinet features Matchbox Madness, a collection of over 400 Matchbox cars, until 26 May. Then from 29 May, Masters of the Universe will be coming! These action figures, dating from the 1980s and 1990s, inspired an animated television series and comic book, and developed a cult following. Our Collector’s Cabinet showcases the private collections of local community members and is an ever-changing insight into the passions of collectors. Tweed Regional Museum Murwillumbah is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Admission is free. For further details, visit museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6670 2493.
2 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au
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Get crafty at Iluka Library Regular crafts people have the opportunity to meet at Iluka Library every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4pm for Crafternoons. These Crafternoons help provide a social connection as well as share and learn from each other about arts and crafts and to utilise the library’s craft books and eResources.
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Have you seen what’s on at your library lately? From tablets that you can borrow, to a home library service, Ever fancied doing some family history research? Head to the Clarence Valley Regional Libraries and start searching today. Take a look around, there is more than books on offer at your library, like knitting clubs and crafternoons for adults. It’s a great place to meet like minded people, you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
Keep the library in the palm of your hand
Search your library for books, movies and more. And once you’ve found what you are looking for, you can save or reserve the items. Use the Spydus Library Mobile app ‘discover’ features to view suggested reading lists, new arrivals lists, and personalised recommendations.
It’s your library in the palm of your hand. You can download the new
Spydus app free onto your mobile devices from Google Play & iTunes by using the search word “Spydusâ€?. Once you have downloaded the app: 1. You will need to select ‘Clarence Regional Library’ from the list of libraries 2. Click on the Login button to enter your Borrower ID, Password/PIN 3. Select your branch library. Key features: • Search for items, and reserve
the ones that interest you • View your loans, reservations, and payments • Update your personal details • Manage multiple library memberships • Save lists of favourite items for later • “Discoverâ€? – reading lists, featured items, recommendations for you • Use your camera to scan an ISBN in a bookstore to check if the library has copies
What’s on at your library - come & join in...
FREE SERVICE
Knit Wits: Bring your squares into the library, or come knit and chat to be included in the Wrap With Love Blankets. wrapwithlove.org Iluka – first Friday of the month – 10am-12noon Yamba – second Tuesday of the month – 10am-12noon Maclean – third Tuesday of the month – 10am-12noon JUST Grafton – first and third Tuesday of the month 2-3pm DROP IN
Our tablets are waiting to be borrowed by you... Your library now has free tablets for lending! The tablets are preloaded with apps to make it as easy as pie to explore your library’s eContent. Want to know more or snap up a reservation? Chat to our friendly staff or visit our website.
Home Library service: Clarence Valley Libraries offer a fortnightly selection and delivery service to housebound residents of Grafton, South Grafton, Yamba, Maclean and Iluka. Residents in outlying areas can apply to access the service via the Mobile Library.
Family history research: Clarence Regional Library has a range of genealogy resources to assist you with your family history research, such as ancestery.com and findmypast.com.au. Both Ancestry and Find my Past databases are only accessible in the library (this including WiFi access).
CALL TO BOOK
JUST DROP IN
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A visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in time as the village remains one of the finest examples of a 19th Century riverport in Australia. The entire village is classified by the National Trust.
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• handknits • crochet ANTIQUES•|handsewing OLD WARES | COLLECTABLES • photography • woodwork • handfelting • silverwork • reclaimed timber craft • papercraft • handmade jams & pickles • cards & gifts + handmade workshops
13 Coldstream street Ulmarra Open 7 days 9.30am - 3.30pm
Tel 0423 836 249
Little wonder that this community is keen to develop the village as a town of living history with “crafty” businesses occupying the lovely old commercial centre. The lattice work and colonial style of the Commercial Hotel attracts considerable comment as it nestles on the banks of the Clarence River. The hotel and village were used as the location for the T.V mini-series “Fields of Fire” - a story based on life in a 1929 Queensland sugar cane town. Scenes for the film ‘The Picture Show Man’ were also shot here. A walk down memory lane may be the best way to describe a wander through Ulmarra. By the time you explore the art & crafts or antiques shops and enjoy refreshments at one of the local cafes or lunch at the Ulmarra hotel you will love the place and want to learn more of its history. Thomas Small originally bought the land on which the town rests in 1857 for 87 pounds and fourteen shillings. Nothing remains of the original township of Lower Ulmarra which was situated about half a kilometre north of the present town and during the 1860’s supported two hotels, three stores and a post and telegraph office. Farmers opened up the district planting maize and in 1856 introduced sugar cane. After initial successes with the crop the Belmore Sugar Mill opened in 1868, however the industry was then plagued with failure and misfortune and eventually the mill closed. Ulmarra continued to prosper with the growth of the dairy industry. In the early 1900’s Ulmarra was a bustling town boasting 4 blacksmiths, a killing factory and bacon works, general stores, hospital, two hotels, two schools and three permanent policemen to maintain law and order. Ulmarra wharf was a major pick up point for steam and sailing vessels serving Sydney markets. The town thrived but improved road systems and advancing technology eventually finished Ulmarra as a major river port. One of the area’s two remaining vehicular ferries links Ulmarra to Southgate, on the western bank. This wide river crossing is a pleasant experience but is not suited to cars with caravans, or coaches.
Gallery - Shop - Exhibitions - Workshops - Accommodation
COLDSTREAM GALLERY
Open 7 Days
Cafe Clarence AT ULMARRA HOTEL
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
Open daily 8.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday Nights 6.00pm - 8.00pm for dinner
2 Coldstream St, Ulmarra
Ph 6644 5305
www.ulmarrahotel.com.au
Ludo’s OLDWARES
ANTIQUES | OLD WARES | COLLECTABLES
The big store at the back of the carpark now open till 5.30pm - 7 days
BUYING AND SELLING
21c Pacific Highway (10km North of Grafton) ULMARRA • Ph: 66 444 080 Mob: 0402 044 601 ludogayko@gmail.com
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Rathgar Lodge
ULMARRA Residential Aged Care $EMENTIA 3PECIlC #ARE 5NIT
5 Coldstream St, Ulmarra NSW Promoting local artists & artisans predominantly from the Clarence Valley - Painting, photography, wood, glass, bronze, jewellery, sculpture & much more.
6619 6446 OPEN 10-4 7 DAYS
or by appointment
Tour groups welcome
www.coldstreamgallery.com.au
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30 Lynhaven Crescent, Ulmarra 6644 5475
YOUR COMFORT IS OUR PRIORITY
Special occasions tailored to your needs 6 COLDSTREAM ST, ULMARRA 6644 5305 • ƥ ̷ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ
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STAY AND SEE with Maclean Bowling Club and the new Club Maclean Motel
Sat 7 July 7.30pm
TREAT YOURSELF THIS WINTER with Maclean’s stay and see package… a true musical treat worth staying the night for!
The Lions Den’s “Walk Like A Man Show”
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Stay and see package includes one night’s accommodation for 2 people at Club Maclean Motel plus tickets to the Lions Den’s “Walk Like A Man Show” for only $154. Phone 02 6645 2253 to book your special Winter Stay and See package with us today! *No online bookings for this offer. Bookings will only be taken by calling 02 6645 2253 before midday Friday, 6th July 2018. Offer valid for Saturday, 7th July only.
Maclean Bowling Club + Club Maclean Motel Mclachlan St, Maclean Ph: 6645 3711 Web: macleanbowls.com.au Web: clubmacleanmotel.com.au
delivers the wow factor, this show is a true The Lions Den trio is one of the most musical treat worth coming to see! exciting acts from QLD consisting of Stay in our newly built motel adjacent three individually acclaimed and award to the bowls club complex. Club Maclean winning performers Daniel Mallari, Motel offers 27 motel rooms with luxurious Joel Gonzales and Lloyd Saniel. The king size beds, private ensuite, tea and cofmale trio specialise in spectacular vocal fee making facilities, onsite guest laundry, harmonies and stunning choreography of everybody’s favourite hits including free wi-fi and parking and easy access to the The Platters, The Everly Brothers, The Club’s facilities and Chinese restaurant. Drifters, Bee Gees, Roy Orbison an many Stay and see this July when you venture to more male artists from the 50s, 60s and the little Scottish town of Maclean. 70s doo-wop era. You’ll be stayingPh in the heart of McLachlan St, Maclean 6645 3711 Presented in a high energy show which Maclean’s town centre… everything is only www.macleanbowls.com.au promises supreme entertainment and truly a short stroll away.
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Come and stay at the quietest, most comfortable and central motel in Yamba- The Aston. Positioned 100m from Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba where you can relax, drink, eat at any of the delicious 3 dining options or listen to the free live music in the Boardwalk bar every weekend. If that’s not enough for you, challenge yourself at any of the various activities on offer such as; Lawn Bowls, Tenpin Bowling, and minigolf.
Large capacity for group bookings. Comfortable, central location 100mtrs from Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba, king size beds
THREE DINING OPTIONS Norfolk Bistro Modern Australian cuisines and gourmet pizzas. Open 7 days: Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 6-8pm. p
Bowlo Cafe Delicious food, tea and cafe style food Open 9am Mon-Friday 10am Sat and Sun.
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Aston Motel 37 Coldstream St, Yamba Ph: (02) 6646 2199 Web:yambaastonmotel.com.au
Boardwalk bar Cocktails, gourmet pizza and cakes. Open 4.30pm Wed - Sat till late. and Sun 3-8pm.
BOWLO
SPORTS & LEISURE YAMBA
Bowlo Sports & Leisure 44 Wooli St Yamba Ph: 6646 2305 Web: yambabowlingclub.com.au
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Classic rock double header at C.exCoffs The ‘Hoodoo Gurus’ and ‘You Am I’ have been sharing stages for the last 25 years from New York to Nambucca Heads, culminating in them taking their iconic brands of rock and roll across the country, from Queensland to WA in the middle of last year. Now, ‘The YouDo- Gurus’ team announce Version II of that very successful tour to take place in June and July of 2018. When it’s that much fun for the audiences and the bands, it’s hard to stop. The Gurus and You Am I boast nineteen acclaimed studio albums
between them, most of which reached the upper echelons of the charts and went gold or platinum. Both bands love playing their rock and roll and there’s not many around who are any better at it. So, getting these old mates in the tour van for some gigs around the country seems like one hell of a good idea, with all the makings for a night to remember. Don’t miss the Hoodoo Gurus and You Am I when they play live at C.ex Coffs on Friday 1 June at 8pm for an 18+ event. Tickets are now available at $63.
The South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club is one of the Clarence Valleys biggest clubs, providing members and guests with a full range of entertainment activities. They are active within the community providing support to a range of sporting and community groups with donations and other assistance. They also run a number of sporting subclubs within their operations. Located in beautiful surroundings overlooking the mighty Clarence River, with a comprehensive range of facilities and services available for members and guests, such as: • Bingo every Monday Evening and Thursday Morning • Free Entertainment Friday and Saturday Nights • Meat Raffles every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights • And many more members and major club draws, as well as special events and functions.
Looking for something to do this Mother’s Day? Treat Mum to a scrumptious Smorgasbord Lunch from 12pm, where every Mum receives complimentary glass of bubbly, try your luck with the lucky door prizes and be entertained by ‘Dave & Di’. Bookings are Essential. Don’t miss the big FURNITURE FRENZY promotion which is on now! Simply swipe your Membership Card to receive your free entry. Promotion closes 7pm Friday 29th June and will be drawn at 7.30pm Saturday 30th June. So remember to swipe your card the next time you visit for your chance to win a $4000, $1500 or $500 furniture voucher. This promotion is proudly sponsored by MacLeod’s Furniture Court. For more information on these and all other events, promotions and club facilities, please contact the South Grafton Ex-Servicemens Club today on 6642 1422.
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To Be Sure! |JILL WEEKS
It’s been estimated that up to a third of Australians have Irish ancestry, so it’s not surprising that many visitors to the Emerald Isle are from the land down under. A very warm welcome, great hospitality, as well as witty commentary from locals wherever you travel, is almost assured.
If you would like to explore the Irish countryside a train trip is just the thing to do. Leave the driving to someone else, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. ‘Car Free and Care Free’ is the motto of Rail Tours Ireland. An interesting tour is to board the train at Heuston Station in Dublin and visit Kilkenny and Waterford, which are in Ireland’s ‘Sunny South East’. It’s early in the morning, when you spot your tour guides in their bright yellow coats at the station. In no time at all you have left Dublin behind and are passing through the Curragh area. If you are fortunate, you may be able to see magnificent Irish race horses being put through their paces across the lush, green fields. By mid-morning the train arrives at Kilkenny, known as the ‘Marble City’ (we’re told, that it’s actually ‘carboniferous limestone’). It’s a short walk from the station to St John the Evangelist Church, which has an Australian gold rush connection, with the nephew of a fortunate gold prospector carrying out his wishes to build a church. A few minutes later and we have walked to the impressive 12th century Kilkenny Castle, which looks over the River Nore. There’s a connection to Henry VIII here, with Anne Boleyn’s paternal grandmother being born in the Castle. There are extensive parklands, and a guided tour is sure to impress.
Charming Callander |JILL WEEKS
Scotland offers so much to the traveller. Their towns and villages are well worth exploring. A short trip from Edinburgh is the township of Callander, often referred to as the ‘Gateway to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park’. It has a population of around 2,800 and is worth putting on your itinerary. It’s also a popular spot for those travelling to and from the Highlands.
Those with long memories may remember the television series, Dr Finlay’s Casebook. Callander was the setting for the popular drama that was based on A.J. Cronin’s book. Tourism is a main industry and the local shops and attractions amply
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cater for the influx of visitors. The Summer and Winter Festivals attract a great deal of interest with their art and crafts, music, exhibitions, food and outdoor activities. There is much to see in this busy town. The shops are varied and are a good place to buy a special Scottish souvenir or gift, with quality woollens and novelties available for purchase. For a liquid present, there’s also the McQueen Gin distillery that has flavours such as ‘Chocolate Mint and Smokey Chilli’. If you want a tasty morning or afternoon tea, or a delicious meal, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a challenge to decide where to eat, as there are many tempting cafes. It’s not just humans who receive a warm
There’s time for a cup of tea or coffee and a walk along the very interesting high street before catching the train to Waterford, often referred to as ‘Ireland’s ‘oldest city’. Known for crystal ware, Waterford is in the county of Munster. It is therefore fitting that lunch is arranged at the ‘Munster Bar’, just across the road from the House of Waterford Crystal. Run by the same family for over 60 years, the hotel provides an impressive carvery lunch. Following lunch, it’s over to the House of Waterford Crystal for a behind the scenes tour and visit to the store. Immediately our attention is drawn to a crystal grandfather clock standing tall at the entrance (a unique and very expensive clock). After a brief introduction by ‘T’ (‘It’s easier to pronounce than my Irish name’) it’s through the ‘hidden’ doors to the factory where you get a close view of staff busy at work with glass blowing, sculpting, marking, cutting, and engraving. Examples of their exquisite work are on show as we make our way along. There are crystal sports trophies (‘we always make a few extra, just in case the winner drops the original trophy’), a crystal miniature grand piano, as well as the well known crystal designs. The retail shop has magnificent displays of crystal and is busy with tourists buying a souvenir of two of their visit to Waterford. Their beautifully wrapped crystal ware is now on its way to a new home. The train trip on the way home takes a different route, and a change of train at Limerick Junction breaks the journey, before the train ride home. ‘Car Free and Care Free’ train trips in Ireland are just the thing for a day in the country.
welcome; dogs are welcome too, with signs saying, ‘Dog Friendly’, and even a warning sign: ‘Dogs Welcome, Humans Tolerated’. There are mouth-watering pies, soups, cakes, slices and bread. Some choose freshly baked macaroni pies to eat. Other more adventurous types request steak and haggis pies or a ‘deer hunter’ pie, both with golden, flaky pastry. ‘Big bacon butties’, a ‘big or wee breakfast’, enormous pink and white meringues are also on offer, and don’t forget the acclaimed fish that is fried in beef dripping ‘for added flavour’. (It’s probably not the day to start a diet). One popular bakery, café and tearoom, the Mhor, occupies a site that has been a bakery for over 100 years. The service is warm and prompt. It’s fortunate that the scenic
Trossach National Park is nearby to walk off the delicious food. You can take a gentle stroll or engage in more strenuous activity – some may be tempted to climb a Munro, a Graham or a Corbett (names for various heights of mountains). You could also travel nearby to the picturesque, freshwater Loch Lubnaig (which means ‘crooked’ in Gaellic). It’s a popular place for kayakers and travellers (motor home parking welcomed). Having very cold water, it’s only the bravest that wouldn’t wear a wetsuit when swimming. Callander is a town that is sure to delight. Jill Weeks is the author of 21 Ways To Retire and co-author of Where To Retire In Australia and Retire Bizzi. She is a regular contributor to ABC radio.
This is Australia‘s number one retirement lifestyle book The Weeks’ have visited over 200 locations around Australia to come up with the best Australia has to offer and included tips, the hotspots and local knowledge. Two editions of Where To Retire In Australia have proved popular with practical advice, tips, maps, great photographs and covers recreation, real estate, climate, shopping, dining, transport, retirement villages, pet ownership… to name but a few of the essential topics they cover. The enterprising couple have travelled thousands of kilometres around Australia to find the best retirement spots. To purchase a copy visit www.where2now.net
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New Zealand tour for Garden Lovers New Zealand’s cool, moist climate makes it ideal for growing spectacular shrubs and temperate flowers. Many of their gardeners have made good use of this climate and their gardening skills to produce spectacular and extensive gardens and have made these available for garden visits.
Collection, The Collective Garden Collection, The Fantasy Garden Collection, The Cultivar Garden Collection, and the Landscape Garden Collection. This 15 day fully conducted tour departs Australia on October 24 and is outstanding value at only $5835 per person twin share, as all of the following are included in this price: • Air fares including airport taxes and fuel levies with Qantas from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane into Auckland and out of Christchurch. • A 15 day tour of both the north and south islands of New Zealand with a scenic inter-island ferry crossing. • Good, mainly 4 star accommodation. • Most meals. • All transport, as well as transfers and entrance fees to all the gardens and the many other places of general tourist interest. • Tipping for the tour driver/guide. • Services of the local tour guide and an Australian tour escort. If you don’t have anyone to share with but wish to travel at twin share rates, Macleay Valley Travel will try to match you up with another traveller is a similar situation. For a single room there is an extra cost of $1720. For the full itinerary or booking contact Macleay Valley Travel on their toll-free number 1800 810 809 or see their web site www.macleayvalleytravel.com
Macleay Valley Travel has a New Zealand tour visiting New Zealand during the glorious mid-spring season. This tour visits 12 of the most spectacular and interesting gardens as well as visiting the main places of tourist interest. One of the gardens is the impressive Hamilton Gardens, the theme of which is “The Story of Gardens” which is explored through a series of five garden collections, viz. The Paradise Garden
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CONDUCTED OVERSEAS TOURS ALL PRICES NOW INCLUDE AIRPORT TAXES AND LEVIES VIETNAM EXPLORER $2625 15 DAY TOUR DEP. MAY 9 & OCT 17 Flying Singapore Airlines into Saigon & out of Hanoi. Plus 2 flights within Vietnam. 4 nights Saigon, 4 nights Hoi An, 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hanoi Bay with cruise.
SCANDINAVIA & THE ARCTIC CIRCLE $6995
3 WEEK TOUR
DEP. AUG 3
BALTICS, RUSSIA & SCANDINAVIA $5995 3 WEEK TOUR
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Flying Thai into Copenhagen & out of Stockholm. 17 day tour of Denmark, East Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland & Sweden. 2 days Bangkok.
CHINA WITH YANGTZE CRUISE $3655
15 DAY TOUR
DEP. SEP 4
$5995 20 DAY TOUR
DEP. SEP 26
NEW ZEALAND GARDEN TOUR
JAPAN AUTUMN LEAVES
$5835
15 DAY TOUR
DEP. OCT 24
Flying Qantas into Auckland & out of Christchurch. 15 day tour of both north & south islands with inter-island cruise. Visits to 12 spectacular gardens plus general sight-seeing.
THAILAND MOUNTAINS & BEACHES
BALKANS & THE DALMATIAN COAST
EUROPE IN DEPTH
DEP. AUG 8
$7295
3 WEEK TOUR
DEP. SEP 13
Flying Qatar Airlines into Zagreb & out of Athens. 17 day tour of Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia & Greece. 2 days Athens.
DEP. NOV 8
Flying Emirates into Cairo. 15 day Egypt tour including 4 day Nile cruise. 3 days Dubai. Luxury accommodation.
Flying Qantas & Finnair into Helsinki & out of Oslo. 18 day tour of Finland, Lapland, the Arctic Circle & Norway. Stopovers in Bangkok & Hong Kong.
Flying Thai into Bangkok plus a flight within Thailand. 8 day north Thailand tour, 3 days Phuket. Twin share accommodation available for everyone who requires it.
$5765 20 DAY TOUR
Flying Cathay Pacific into Madrid & out of Rome. 16 day tour from Madrid to Rome, including the French Riviera. 2 days Hong Kong.
Flying China Eastern into Shanghai & out of Beijing plus 3 flights within China. 4 night first class Yangtze cruise. Tours of Shanghai, Shongquin, Xian & the Terra Cotter Warriors & Beijing.
$3455 2 WEEK TOUR
EGYPT
ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN
$9575
33 DAY TOUR
DEP. NOV 1
Flying Singapore Airlines into London & out of Paris. 31 day tour of western & central Europe visiting 11 countries. 1 day Singapore. 4 star accommodation.
$6675 13 DAY TOUR DEP. NOV 10 Flying Cathay Pacific into Tokyo & out of Osaka. 12 day Japan tour during the spectacular autumn colourings period. Most meals included.
SOUTH AMERICA $7985
26 DAY TOUR
DEP. NOV 25
Flying Lan Airlines into Rio & out of Santiago plus 2 flights within South America. Includes a 14 day cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago in a modern ocean liner.
The prices listed mainly include return airfares from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, good twin share accommodation, many meals, all transfers, Australian tour leader local tour guides & tipping
For more information or bookings contact:
MACLEAY VALLEY TRAVEL PTY LTD PHONE TOLL FREE 1800 810 809 - WE TRY HARDER TO FIND YOU THE BEST TRAVEL DEAL! 33 Smith Street, Kempsey NSW 2440
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Email: info@macleayvalleytravel.com
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TRAVEL
Breathtaking Britain…
Travel safely and confidently on and or maybe you prefer around buses the best of Portugal
Casino Travel Shoppe’s Group travel includes picking you up at your home for your outbound flight and dropping you off at home on arrival back into Australia.
GROUP TOURS 2018
We build in a pre-tour night in London to allow you to recover from the flight and have a day with a ‘hop on hop off’ tour exploring London. All the best is included, from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Canterbury to Lands End, beautiful St Ives, Bath and Cardiff, then through the Irish countryside via Blarney to Killarney with the amazing lakes and beautiful Irish pubs and music. Explore the ring of Kerry, Limerick, The Cliffs of Mohr and Galway Bay before heading into Northern Island including the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast, ending in historic Dublin before returning by ferry to Wales and the Lake District. Explore Scotland from the lowlands and lakes
to the beautiful highlands, the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness. Back in England return via magnificent York to the home of William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon before returning to London. If you prefer Portugal join your host, Portuguese national Tony from Casino Travel Shoppe on this exciting 24 day Portugal Discovery trip of a lifetime! With this amazing Mediterranean experience, you will visit Lisbon, Algarve, Evora, Fatima, Coimbra and Porto, covering the north and south of Portugal. In Lisbon enjoy a famous
If hopping on a Busways bus is a new experience for you, then using a bus service to visit the local shopping centre, attending a doctor’s appointment or visiting family and friends can sound a little intimidating. Wherever the destination or reason, Busways is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and reliable service to all passengers including seniors and persons with disability. With a few general tips, you can travel safely and more confidently using the local bus network. PLAN YOUR TRIP AHEAD OF TIME Find out the bus route number and departure time before going to a new destination. You should plan to arrive at the bus stop a few minutes earlier before the bus departs to avoid rushing. You can visit transportnsw.info or call 131 500 to plan your trip. For bus timetables, route maps, region guides and ticket information visit busways.com.au. BOARD AN EASY ACCESS SERVICE Catch an easy access service which features buses with low
floors, ramped entry and additional priority seating for the elderly and less mobile people. When getting on and off the bus, watch your step and ask the driver to lower the bus if possible. Easy access services can be identified in Busways timetables marked with a wheelchair symbol. STAY SEATED WHILE THE BUS IS MOVING Sit closer to the front of the bus if possible and avoid changing seats while the bus is moving. When you’re approaching your destination, press the stop button well before your stop to give the driver plenty of time to stop safely. It’s a good idea to stay seated until the bus has come to a complete stop to exit the bus safely. TALK TO BUSWAYS FOR ASSISTANCE If you are unsure about the route, destination and where to get off, or need help with boarding the bus, ask your driver for assistance and more information. Busways regularly hold information stalls at shopping centres and events in Grafton and Yamba. Chat to their friendly staff about your transport options or provide feedback on your service.
Group tours include return airfares in Economy class ex Brisbane and home pickup and delivery service ex Northern Rivers, Tenterfield, Tweed and Gold Coast!
Portugal & Meditteranea Cruise 24 Day Discovery !n
Visit Lisbon, Algarve, Evora, Fati ma, Coimbra and Porto, covering the north and south of Portugal. Enjoy a 9 night Me diterranean cruise. Many inclusions! Departs 13 September 201 8 Escorted by Tony
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Pasteis de Belem and visit Fatima, Portugal’s most renowned place of Pilgrimage. Visit Porto, the home port and end off your tour with a 9 night Mediterranean cruise in a balcony cabin stopping at Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France - Genoa, Italy - Malaga, Spain and Casablanca, Morocco. The cruise includes a dinks package and more. We even offer the opportunity for you to stay on in Europe to complete another tour or maybe Scandinavia with a guarantee that we will still collect you on your return to Brisbane and take you home.
Navigating the Busways network doesn’t have to be daunting and with a few safety tips, bus travel can enable you to travel independently and make for a positive experience.
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DAILY TICKET Purchase a ticket from your driver
Unlimited bus travel for eligible seniors and pensioners for $2.50
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