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ISSUE 163 | August 2018

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From The Publisher

We sadly said our goodbyes to Jason Mumford last month.

Not only was he a friend to me, but also a big part of our local community, so I've written a tribute on page 9.

What else to say except Nyxie Ryan blitzed the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open and we are very proud of her? We had great weather and small waves for Skullcandy, but a huge success for the town, and congrats to all those involved.

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The amazing volunteers of the Chamber of Commerce are about to get underway organising and judging our local business awards.

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The Lennox Wave - Issue 163. August 2018 Publisher & Editor: Helen Fry Email: publisher@lennoxwave.com Ph: 0425 221 570 Advertising: publisher@lennoxwave.com Contributors: Vic Leto, Michelle Mahon, Robyn Hargrave Published 11 times a year by Helen Fry T/as The Lennox Wave PO Box 361, Lennox Head NSW 2478 web: www.lennoxwave.com

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Lennox Head Residents’ Association

BY ROBYN HARGRAVE

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On a cool 2 July evening we were pleased to see 15 members at our meeting.

Lennox Village Vision (LVV). 500 submissions were submitted via the online survey to Ballina Shire Council (Council). Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce has been active in discussions with approximately 85% of local businesses to date to ascertain concerns and preferences for traffic flow.

Good news for sub-committees The Boomerang Bags team has been surprised by the demand for Boughtto-Support bags, soon to be sold for $5 each at IGA, Lennox Hotel and Shell service station. Borrow-and-Reuse bags are available for free at Seagrass, Seek&Husk, Nixon Bulk Foods and Jordan’s Farm. So it’s all hands-on-deck at sewing bees on the first and third Saturday afternoons each month at

Lennox Head’s own surfing book Surfing Lennox - From Then to Now is on sale at an outlet near you. Compiled by the local volunteer Surfing Lennox Crew, it has been a real community effort. The Heritage Committee now has an enviable and valuable collection of the journey of surfing in Lennox from the 1940s to preserve and share. The book is an enjoyable read and great gift, so duck in to pick up your copy in local book stores.

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New Preschool Funding Lennox Head's population continues to grow. Recent and predicted land releases will add up to an extra 500 families to our population. As these people arrive, demand for services, in particular education places, also increases.

For some time our Lennox Head Community Preschool management, has been working with Council looking at options for the establishment of a second, satellite preschool in town.

This month Janette Leonard, the director of the preschool, received a letter the management have been working towards.

Their application for funding through the Deparment of Education's Start Strong Program has been approved.

However, the $600,000 will only be granted if Lennox Head can confirm lease or ownership of premises where the preschool will be built. This must be done by 7 December 2018 to secure the funding.

At this stage The preschool and Council are looking at several possible sites, and she is confident that a suitable site will be found, and supported by the community.

Several Councillors and Council staff have been very helpful and supportive, as has Parliamentary Secretary and Nationals Member of the NSW Legislative Council Ben Franklin.

A letter from Council to Janette states 'Council has previously resolved, in the event that external funding becomes available for the project, to commit staff resources to examine potential site options for the new facility. This examination would include Council owned or controlled land. Staff have taken preliminary steps toward an evaluation process with a view to presenting a report for the consideration of Council as soon as is practicable.'

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Beach Sounds Goes Off! Beach Sounds music festival was another huge success this year, with well over 200 young people enjoying music from 13 local and interstate Aussie bands. It is certainly fulfilling its goal to create a unique and recognised Lennox music scene, promoting local music, and attracting bigger name bands to town. Pictured below: happy musicians after the show.

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News&Views Landmarks Of Lennox—Holy Family Catholic Church ROBYN HARGRAVE

Originally built in 1888 for £300 ($600), the old wooden building inside the stuccoed Holy Family Catholic Church in Ballina Street could lay claim to being Lennox Head’s oldest, except that it was first constructed in Alstonville and named the Church of St Laurence O’Toole.1.

In September 1954, after a new brick church opened at Alstonville, the parish priest at Ballina, Rev. Monsignor O’Rourke, ‘a very saintly Irishman’, determined the old building would make a suitable facility for Lennox Head worshipers.2.

It was cut into three sections and transported by road, installed on a concrete slab, a new roof added and finished in stucco. A new floor, ceiling and remodelled windows gave the impression of a ‘completely new building’ retaining some original cedar pews and altar.3.

Undeveloped lots 13 and 14 Section 2 of the 1922 Lennox Head Estate auction were gifted to the Church by their first purchaser, Thomas Devery of Alstonville.

Prior to the arrival of the ‘new’ church, Mass was held in the Cooper family’s beachfront hall near Ross Park (since claimed by the ocean) or in the Pratt family lounge room above the garage at the corner of Ballina and Byron Streets (now Lois Buckett Real Estate).4.

At rededication as the Church of the Holy Family on 11 September 1955, His Lordship Bishop Farrelly described it as a ‘little gem by the sea’.5.

Sources: 1. Kirkland I, Tibouchina Town, Alstonville 1865-2015, Alstonville Plateau Historical Society, Lismore, 2015, p135; 2. 4.

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Scanlan B, Personal interview, 1998, Lennox Head Heritage Committee (LHHC) collection; 3. Catholic Life, September 1955; 5.Jubilee Journal 2000, a Faith Journey, Catholic Parish of Ballina-Lennox Head, 2000 p45.

Readers with information on this or other Landmarks of Lennox, please contact Robyn Hargrave, Lennox Head Heritage Committee by phone 0412 660 994 or email at harg1rob@ gmail.com

Michael King and Elders Lennox Head are regular supporters of various charity organisations and recently found a way to support the homeless through HoMie. Michael purchased T-Shirts for the Elders team (See the pic on the cover this Lennox Wave) from www.homie. com.au .

100% of HoMie’s profits go towards people experiencing homelessness or hardship.

Its primary mission is to build confidence and provide job skills for young people, and, in doing so, create unique pathways out of homelessness and hardship.

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RYAN + WRIGHT 1-26 August at Northern Rivers Community Gallery, 44 Cherry St Ballina Opening night Thurs 2 August 5:30-7pm.

All invited.

Lesley Ryan exhibits colourful contemporary watercolours and quirky portraits of local dogs painted on clay.

Melissa Wright has carved marble and stone figurative sculptures based on her journey through life. A suite of etchings complement the sculptures.

Both will hold workshops on Saturday 25 August.

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One Way For Ballina Street Popular With Business LENNOX HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

To coincide with Ballina Council’s Lennox Village Vision (LVV) community survey, the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce telephone polled and visited the 86 businesses that operate in the area earmarked for upgrade works. 75 businesses were available for the poll.

Business owners were asked whether they would like Council to explore a two-way or one-way traffic flow option.

The results of the poll indicate that there is twice as much support amongst business owners for one-way than there is support for two-way.

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Businesses wanting a two-way streetscape provided the following reasons:

- formalised untimed parking areas near the town centre, suitable for staff parking

- two-way traffic flow makes it easier for my customers to get to my business

- a masterplan design that encourages alternative ways of getting into town including cycling, walking, motorcycles

- one-way traffic, north to south does not favour my business - two-way traffic flow works well, do not see the need to change it.

The Chamber has received feedback from businesses indicating their support for: - a masterplan design that is creative, encourages community connections, promotes a village atmosphere and is produced by experienced designers, not engineers - greater optimisation of existing car parking spaces in Ballina Street and Park Lane, not paid parking

- a construction phase that minimises disruption to business.

If you operate a business in town and have not yet had your say on this important issue please email info@lennoxchamber. com.au with your contact details and we will get in touch.

The streetscape designs are available online. Google ‘Lennox Village Vision’ and visit the Council webpage for more information.

The Chamber thanks all businesses that took the time to participate in the poll.

Above: Lennox Village Vision (LVV) poll of business owners conducted by the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce. 87% of all businesses polled. 98% of ground floor retail businesses polled.

The one-way streetscape option with angled parking (Streetscape Design B pictured) is preferred by most businesses.

Businesses wanting a one-way streetscape provided the following reasons: - one-way streetscape will create additional parking - traffic calming and better pedestrian safety features - one-way design will better prepare the centre of town for the future.

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Bonnie’s desert dream came true Veronica (Bonnie) Donnelly, who died recently in Ballina District Hospital, experienced an epiphany in the central desert where she was enjoying a retirement road trip with husband Neville and two friends, Marilyn and Vic, whose surname bore an uncanny resemblance to her own.

In cars towing caravans, the Donnellys and the Connellys had left Lennox Head to spend nine months driving around Australia. Relaxing over a cuppa at their campsite Bonnie asked her friends, 'You know what I plan to do when we get back home? I’m going to work as a volunteer in the Vinnies shop.'

And she did, staying with the shop for the next twenty years, the last six of them as shop manager until stepping down because of ill health.

Bonnie was presented with a Vinnies Lifetime Service Certificate in gratitude for her service.

'I called her the mother of our ship,' said her successor, Margie Brennan, speaking of the 84-year-old who led a life that was anything but dull.

After nursing at the iconic Sydney Hospital, she moved with husband and their children to Nowra, and later to Lismore where they took out the lease on the Canberra Hotel, hit hard by last year’s flooding and since closed.

Lismore’s previous big flood event was in 1974 when the Donnellys were running the hotel. Not long after the water drained away the Canberra caught fire. Fortunately no one was injured, and the damage could be repaired. The Donnellys, survivors to their bootstraps, soldiered on before relocating to the coast, settling in Lennox Head.

Their first venture was opening a fish shop, the now legendary Bream Hole, which made them familiar faces in the village. So did Bonnie’s musical skills.

She taught piano and organ, and played organ at Holy Family Catholic Church

The late Bonnie Donnelly with Vinnies Lennox Head manager Margie Brennan.

for nearly 40 years. She also found the time and talent to pursue painting and drawing, becoming an accomplished artist.

'Bonnie steered our ship brilliantly,' said Margie Brennan, 'and while she’s left a big gap, she set us on the right course for a secure future.'

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See Ya Mumfy HELEN FRY

In mid July we heard that after months of struggle, much-loved local Jason Mumford reached a point where he felt he couldn’t go on. This news left many people in shock—sad, grief stricken, and desperately sorry.

There are two reasons I am writing about Jason. Firstly, he was a friend (in fact a friend to thousands), and secondly, he had been suffering from depression. It’s an illness that kills, and current thinking suggests that the sooner we start relating to it like that and talking about it openly, the more effectively it can be treated. I’m no expert, but I feel a duty here.

What I do know about this illness is that it's not consistent, predictable or obvious. In fact from where I stood, to be with Jason was most often to be in a happy place. He was gregarious, funny, social—a community guy and an ideas

man with the gift of the gab. Jason was someone who brought people together to enjoy the best things in life: the oil in the social cogs, if you like. He had good looks, style and a corny sense of humour.

He loved parties, rugby, beer, wine and food. He was always ready to book a bus.

He was a loving father, brother, son and partner.

He was a marketing genius, most recently employed as Lismore City Centre Manager, where he implemented several great initiatives, not the least of which is the annual food event, Eat The Street.

And, he had once worked for The Lennox Wave. In fact he and I had worked together and employed each other over the years in various organisations, and shared an enduring affection. He was one of only a very few people to call me Fryzie, (even in emails) which I will sorely miss. He was of course, Mumfy to many (among other things!)

There was talk at the funeral of a legacy.

It was standing room only. There were hundreds of people there, squashed along walls, and lined right up and down the hill. Many were standing where they couldn’t see or hear, at a venue that was not designed to cater for such a truly massive crowd. As his brother Adam said, if Jason could have seen the number of people who showed up to say goodbye, ‘He would have loved it.’

As we all filed past and sprinkled sand (to signify Jason’s love of the beach) on the coffin, I couldn’t help thinking we might need the whole of Seven Mile for this!

So his biggest legacy will be in the fond memories of thousands of people, each of us poorer in some small or large way.

For his two sons Josh and Ethan, and those closest to him—brother Adam, mother Jude, partner Georgia and her daughter Ash, and his closest family and friends—the chasm will gape painfully for a long time to come.

I will always be sad too, because Jason Mumford burned so brightly in his 50 years on this planet, and like so many of us, I will miss his shiny presence (and that 'Hey Fryzie', I'd always get from him).

But perhaps the other big part of his legacy will be that he showed us so clearly that mental illness can strike where and when we least expect it, and can happen to our favourite people.

It is a nasty, deadly disease that doesn't discriminate, is difficult to diagnose and highly resistant to treatment.

It's still almost impossible to believe that it took Mumfy. Go well our friend.

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French Film Festival

Invite Socks To Your Wedding

After four years of development, The Macadamia Castle is ready to launch the coolest wedding accessory yet.

They are offering Socks the spectacular white barn owl as a special guest at your wedding. But socks does a lot more than just attend. In fact it's when the celebrant asks for the rings that Socks starts his magic appearance.

According to Castle owner Tony Gilding, 'As far as we can ascertain we are the only people in Australia and maybe even the world offering this special treat.'

If you would like to meet Socks, give the Maca Castle a call or email to arrange a time. 02 6687 8432

This month will see another amazing weekend of French film at the Alliance Française French film festival.

Five late release French movies (all with English subtitles) will be showing at Ballina Fair Cinemas, Fri 24 to Sunday 26 August.

Friday 24 August 6.30pm Jalouse (Jealous) Comedy Saturday 25 August 2.00 pm Jusqu'à la garde (Custody) Drama Saturday 25 August 5.00pm Au Revoir là-haut (See you up there) History/Drama Sunday 26 August 2.00pm Aurore (I Got Life) Drama/Comedy Sunday 26 August 5.00pm L'Atelier (Workshop) Youth/Drama Tickets only available at the cinema.

See the ad on page 19.

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Toastmasters Lennox Lighting Toastmasters elected a new executive committee for the upcoming year. We said a hearty thank you to outgoing President Paul Button for all his hard work over the past 12 months.

John Peacock (pictured) was elected the incoming President of the Club. He will be assisted by Kylie Kelly who is our Vice President Education, and a host of other local celebrities. The committee is made up of members, new, old and returning, all working together to assist members in becoming better speakers and better communicators.

Toastmasters International has as its core values service, integrity, respect and excellence. At Lennox Lightning Toastmasters we uphold these values all tied in with a little bit of Lennox irreverence and sense of fun.

Members speak of the great camaraderie as well as the practical aspects of becoming better at communicating and learning leadership skills.

New President John Peacock commented, 'I've enjoyed every experience at Toastmasters, from speech competitions to humorous debates, to

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becoming a more competent speaker and learning basic speech craft. It's been invaluable and great fun.'

His aspirations for the club this year include attracting more members and becoming a more noticeable part of the community.

'We want more people to join us at our meetings. Visitors are always welcome.

We'll be having visitors nights regularly when we encourage people to come and experience a Toastmasters meeting.

We'd also like to be a regular at the markets and have a stall at Love Lennox.

Who knows, we might even set up a soap box and have a speaker's corner at some point.'

Lennox Lighting Toastmasters meet every first and third Tuesday of the month at Club Lennox at 7pm.

Visitors are welcome.

Fig Tree Update STOP PRESS On the morning the Wave is going to print (Monday 30 July) we have just found out that workers are at the 200 year old Castle Drive fig tree in the process of bringing the tree down.

There had been hopes that requests made via the Office of Heritage and Environment would save the tree, and The Lennox Wave is unaware that any of these have been addressed.

Council has made the decision to go ahead and fell the tree.

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Fire Service Update

MONTY GIBBS, PRESIDENT

This year prior to the upcoming fire season, the Brigade held its AGM. I am very pleased with the response of new members stepping up to the plate to take on extra responsibilities. A special thanks to Debbie Smith who has taken on the Secretary position, which has lightened my load.

Some members have already completed more advanced courses, including Advanced Skills in Leadership, Navigation, Hydraulics, Driving, and Structural and Wildfires.

For the first time in 3 years we can provide crews for both trucks and essential backup for the front line.

Members have recently enjoyed providing support to the Ballina Food and Wine Festival, the Love Lennox Festival, the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open, Splendour in the Grass, and the Trojans Hero Day.

Volunteers do this for their community, and it is very rewarding. The majority of the crew also have full time jobs and other commitments aside from volunteering their time to the RFS, so we always welcome new members.

Call into the station to discuss with our Captain, Bill McKenzie or Senior Deputy Captain, Shane Smallcombe, on the last Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm.

Pictured above: RFS volunteers Deb and Anthony helping out at the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open.

Teven Tintenbar Country Fair Head to the hinterland and grab a bargain while entertaining the kids at the Teven-Tintenbar Public School’s 24th annual Country Fair, on Saturday 11 August from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Visitors can try their luck at Moo Poo lotto and the Wine Vault; snare a bargain at the bric-a-brac, toys and book stalls; and make someone’s day with a Beautiful Basket. For the kids, there’s rides, games and activities like face painting and DIY craft.

In addition to the delicious cake, home made goods and revamped fresh produce stall, there’s a Pavlova Palace and a wealth of fresh lunch options courtesy of the School’s many gourmet cooks.

Set in beautiful grounds, and with some great musical entertainment on offer, it’s a guaranteed fun day out for young and old. Enquiries: 6687 8210.

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Made In Lennox Last month new local online business Made In Lennox launched. It provides a leg up for locally based businesses to sell their wares. From now on we will be profiling one of the dozens of participating businesses each month in The Lennox Wave, asking them the same set of questions each time.

This month we meet Kate Smith from Kind-Necessi-Tea. 1. Why did you start your business?

Kind-Necessi-Tea happened very organically for me. It all started because I wanted to be able to share my knowledge and passion for herbal medicine and make experiencing the benefits easily available to my friends and family. My first ever creation was ‘Peace Cloud’ to help promote a peaceful sleep, it is still my best seller today.

It was when they started seeing results, that my first followers started offering to pay for the products. For me I was never financially motivated and had no idea it would turn into what it has now.

Quite quickly my soul purpose of Kind-Necessi-Tea was to promote more Random Acts of Kindness in the local community, while sharing my passion and knowledge for herbal medicine.

2. What is the philosophy that drives Kind-Necessi-Tea? My products are made with love in small batches from my home in the beautiful Lennox hinterland, using only 100% organic ingredients and packed into biodegradable and compostable packaging.

3. What’s been your biggest lesson along the way?

Don’t rush, let things happen organically. 'Nature does not

hurry, yet everything is accomplished.' - Lao Tzu 4. What do you love most about your business? I love that I can help people to improve their health and wellbeing, but the look on somebody’s face when I deliver a Random Act of Kindness is unbeatable! It fills my heart with joy to see the ripple effect of true kindness that isn’t seeking recognition.

5. Why do you think your products are good? They have been created and blended with pure love and joy. I often get told from my customers that not only do they taste great and offer medicinal qualities but they overall just make them feel nourished deep in their soul. http://kindnecessitea.bigcartel.com/ See the ad for Made In Lennox on page 11.

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Lennox Lions Club PAUL BRYANT

Your last chance to help Lennox Head Lions assist Hope Haven Womens Refuge Where do you go if you want to have a really fun day with a few mates, win yourself some great prizes and give back to your community in the process? That's right, you come and join us at this year's annual John Mitchell Charity Golf Day. Even if it's just you who would like to take part, come anyway and we will soon team you up with a group to play with. A large part of the proceeds from this day will be going to Hope Haven Womens Refuge, a very needy cause.

Your help is crucial. It is an ideal opportunity to do something to help women in real need.

Following are the details you will need to be a part of this fun event. We really want to see you there.

Venue:This four person Ambrose golf day will be held at Ballina Golf Course on Sunday 26 August.

Tee Off will be at 11.30am.

Cost: $45 per player which includes playing fees, BBQ lunch and loads of prizes which are to be won on the day.

Entries/Payment: to Ballina Golf Club Pro. Shop. Phone: 6686 2766 Other general enquiries can be made to Lion Gerard on 0419 708 676.

Breast Cancer Support The next meeting of the Ballina Bosom Buddies Support Group will be held on 16 August from 10am until 12pm at the Kentwell Community Centre, on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road, Ballina.

We are a community-based group, open to anyone who has experienced breast cancer and meet for fun, friendship and support.

We regularly invite guest speakers to talk on topics such as healthy living, management of treatment side effects, relaxation, meditation and a range of other topics of interest. We’ll be joined this month by an exercise physiologist, presenting on the benefits of exercise during and after treatment for cancer.

The group is co facilitated by a specialist breast care nurse. Please contact Debbie on 0401 301 413 or Karen on 0439 438 576 for further information.

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School Canteen Award The Lennox Head Public School P&C Canteen has received a prize in the Quality Award in the Keeping People Healthy category from Health NSW, Northern NSW Local Health District.

By the start of 2020 all schools in NSW have to comply with the Implementing the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. The new system moves from an old ‘Traffic Light’ system that rated canteen food on a basis of green (good /always), amber (everyday) and red (occasional/treats), to a new healthier everyday menu where the kids make their own call on selections.

Principal Deb Langfield said, ‘The school has always valued and supported healthy catering, so when approached by nutritionist and local Health Promotion Officer Anna Huddy of NSW Health, the P&C prioritised our canteen as the testschool for the Northern Rivers.’

The challenge: create healthier menu options, that not only fit the new guidelines but that the kids would actually like to eat. With Anna’s guidance and assistance offering nutritional information, Canteen Supervisor Sue Tatum got to cooking up trial menus to test with the kids.

Sue said, ‘The kids at the experimental tastings were very willing to have a go at a variety of different things they might

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not have tried before, and while they did especially like many new items, this did not necessarily convert to actually moving off the shelf when selling at the canteen, so more tweaking and changes were required.

‘And, so on it went, until we found the best menu-balance of nutritional, appealing and popular. The success of the new menu, particularly the tasty salads, also has more school staff now purchasing lunches from the canteen.’

The award is a testament to Lennox’s effort to move so quickly (within two terms) to become the first school in the state to submit and have their menu approved, and now is the benchmark for other schools to follow.

Deb concludes, ‘The award was an additional bonus. I am incredibly proud of the continual tireless team efforts of Sue’s work, the P&C committee, along with all the parents and even grandparents who voluntarily contribute to make our canteen a great success’.

Wolf Mother Congratulations to local ceramic artist Amanda Bromfield who has been selected as a finalist in the Hurford Hardwood Portrait prize, which opened in late July at the Lismore Regional Gallery.

Her piece called Wolf Mother, is a tribute to another Lennox Head artist, Melissa Wright, who led the Howl protest against the proposal to build a aerial ski training jump in Lennox Head.

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Girls Laughing Raise Funds

On Wednesday 25 July Lennox Head Public School celebrated NAIDOC day with a cultural Aboriginal dance. The program was started by Bunjum Aboriginal Corporation for girls at Ballina Coast High School, who danced for the little ones.

They performed cultural and contemporary dancing taught by their Aunties over the last year. There are 20 girls in the dance group and 10 of them performed on the day. They are called the Dubayjar Mindjehla which translates to 'girls laughing'.

Sharon Buckley organised the event which was designed to allow the girls to share their culture through dance. Lead dancer Shanti got up on stage introduced the girls, and spoke about the meaning of the dances taught by Auntie Sarah Bolt.

The girls are getting paid for their performances now and all money raised will be used for a cultural camp in September.

The local community have welcomed the girls with open arms over last three months. They have made just over $2000 so far and they need to raise another $3000. Ballina Centrelink Manager John Tootels is also raising money for a Dubayjar Mindjehla pippi dance art piece which was in the Ballina Art Gallery last year for NAIDOC week.

The Dubayjar Mindjehla Dance group need to raise $5000 before September to pay for cultural camp. If you would like to help the girls achieve their goal you can donate on Bunjum Aboriginal Corporation Website home page at the bottom http://www.bunjum.com.au/ Bunjum: 44 Tamar Street Ballina Culture Matters Program 6686 5644

Lenox Head VIEW CLub The members of Lennox Head VIEW Club joined in enthusiastically with the intentional laughing exercises led by the guest speaker, Meredith Yardley at their monthly meeting.

Meredith is a certified laughter yoga leader. She spoke about the benefits of laughter to general wellbeing and soon had the group laughing. She is the author of the book The Busy Woman's Guide to Inner Health and Outer Beauty.

The Club's July coffee and chat informal meeting took place at the Macadamia Castle and afterwards members visited Angela Parr's Bingara Gallery in Knockrow. Angela had previously been a guest speaker at the Lennox Head VIEW Club when she told members about her journey, when she walked for three months through the outback in 2014, raising funds for swags for homeless people.

Some members will be attending a Soup, Sweets and Games Day organised by Casino VIEW Club and in August Brunswick Valley VIEW Club's thirty-third birthday celebration.

Lennox Head VIEW Club will be celebrating their own twentyfirst birthday when members will be bringing with them photographs of themselves at the age of twenty-one.

Lenox Head VIEW Club convenes on the first Monday of the month for a luncheon meeting at Club Lennox. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women.

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For most people, building a home is the largest financial commitment of their lives. For this reason alone, it is also often considered one of the most stressful events in a person’s life.

Usually, legal advice is obtained for the purchase of land.

However, more often than not legal advice is not sought for the residential building contract even though the cost of building will generally match or exceed the cost of the land. Residential building contracts can be large lengthy documents which are often ignored until a problem arises.

The issue with not understanding your residential building contract is that when problems arise they are often very expensive problems to rectify. Further, why would you sign a contract worth hundreds of thousands of dollars that you do not understand? Some of the most common complaints in building disputes involve: defective work claims, breach of contractual terms, incomplete work, delay and unknown additional costs. More often than not these complaints can be avoided with basic understanding of the agreement.

Prior to signing a residential building contract, it is important to read and understand the terms of the contract. Many

homeowners under estimate the importance, duration and procedures that are required prior to commencing construction.

You should understand your rights and obligations under the contract, as well as the builder’s rights and obligations. As a homeowner your primary obligation is to obtain finance and make the progress payments as per the contract and your failure to do so may lead to the contract being terminated.

You should understand the building plans, what is included in the cost and what is excluded. This is an area that without firm understanding often leads to the greatest disappointment and expense for homeowners. You should know whether it is you or your builder’s responsibility to lodge the development application and whether you will use a private certifier or local council as the certifying authority. Once construction commences, many homeowners are confused when it comes to excavation, retaining walls, prime cost items, insurance, variations, and handover. However, these are items which should be understood and agreed prior to signing the contract.

Generally speaking, it is insufficient and a conflict of interest for the builder who has a financial interest in the contract to provide you with legal advice about the contract. Good advice, a firm understanding of your building contract and organisation are key to a smooth and successful build.

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Business Awards Nominations Open 2018 Business Awards are open for nominations If you have a business in Lennox Head, no matter how big or how small, no matter what it is that you do, and no matter how super busy you may be, it’s time to get recognised for all your hard work!

The 2018 Lennox Head Business awards are now open. Take some time out of your schedule and complete your nomination today.

This year the Gala night will be at Shelter. There will be entertainment, award presentations, delicious food and drinks.

Get recognised, celebrate your achievements, eat some great food and share a drink with other business owners.

Visit the Lennox Chamber website for more information.

Nominations close: Wednesday 15 August Gala Date: Monday 3 September Gala Location: Shelter Last Year's Awards Last year Club Lennox put on a fabulous spread for the awards, with entertainment by local crooner Sebastiaan, and hilarious MC carpet cleaner John Peacock.

In a real testament to their hard work and recent business growth, local marketing company Barefruit Marketing took out both the professional services award, plus, for the second year in a row, the biggie – Business Of The Year.

Other winners were: Best Small Business – Lennox Holiday Apartments, Body & Soul – Yoga White Lotus – Sivananda Tradition, Culinary Science – Beef & Beach, Best Big Business

– Ballina Campervan and Motorhome Centre and Horizon Motor Homes.

In the 12 months since winning the same awards last year, Barefruit Marketing has seen exponential growth, an increase in clients and staff, plus a move to a larger office to accommodate this growth.

If you are a local small business, it’s really worth considering entering these awards, put together by a bunch of amazing volunteers from the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce, and designed to promote and support local business.

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Meet The Hickeys Many locals will know Greg Hickey as the friendly optician who has been dispensing spectacles and related products in the Northern Rivers for several decades. It’s a profession he chose straight out of school, when he took an apprenticeship with OPSM, and he says he has never really looked back.

‘I love the people side of it,’ he says. ‘I still have clients from 30 years ago and they depend on me to help them get the best solution for their specific needs.’

For many years Greg has been the owner of two Budget Eyewear stores – one in Lismore and one in Ballina – but recently he has taken the business through a major rebranding exercise, relaunching it as Be Seen Eyewear.

‘It’s still the same location and same staff, but we took the decision to break away and become an independent operator for a variety of reasons,’ says Greg.

‘When John Culver closed his Lennox Head store we took over his client list and we now have John doing some locum work for us in the Ballina store. So we are in the process now of getting the word out there about the changes.’

But it’s not all the couple have on their plate. They are also owners of the Ballina Beaumont Tiles store, though this is Belinda’s domain.

‘A couple of years ago we decided that we’d like to buy another local business, preferably closer to the coast, so we could relocate back here to Lennox Head where I spent so many of my younger years and where all my family live,’ says Greg.

‘We looked at a lot of businesses and Beaumont Tiles came up. We knew the building industry was going to boom, with a lot of land releases and population growth in the area, so we figured tiles would grow too,’ says Greg.

According to Belinda the franchise model is good. ‘Beaumont’s has primarily been a corporate business but in recent years have adopted the franchise model, which allowed us the

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opportunity to purchase the existing corporate business in Ballina.

‘We benefit greatly from home shows like The Block, House Rules, etc so it’s good to have the Beaumont’s name behind us.'

Belinda came to tiles from a paralegal background and had worked for solicitors in Lismore for many years. She admits that the first couple of years running Beaumont’s was a steep learning curve.

‘I used to come home to Greg and say “This is so foreign to me, I don’t really know what I’m doing!” But I’ve got the hang of it now, thanks to great existing staff who have trained me up and the existence of a good Franchise model that’s been implemented. Now I feel confident going to work, in fact I look forward to it every day.’

The couple now each run a business, with neither treading on the other’s territory. ‘We’ll come home and talk about our day, but that’s as far as it goes. Which is just perfect for both of us,’ says Belinda.

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Venture into Lennox’s new café Penny Lane and you will discover a very chic and stylish refurbishment created by family owners Maria, Gyan and Polly.

This is now the third café they have owned and designed themselves. Showing the owner's intent for longevity in Lennox, the Penny Lane interior design finally provides a home for their eclectic personal collections gathered and ‘hoarded’ over many years.

In pride of place on the wall is an old bookie’s tote board once owned by Maria’s dad. So impressive is the collector piece, Maria has even rejected offers from Gai Waterhouse to buy the item.

The family-vibe runs through the seven staff employed here.

With warm friendly service you can relax with a hospitality that feels like a cosy comfortable extension of home.

Chef Michael Desmond brings vast experience of 16 years in Melbourne, combined with his past 3 years of working in the local region. Michael follows his passion to create a style with French and Spanish influence, giving it a modern take, using loads of fresh local produce.

The menu caters for all tastes, from imaginative contemporary recipes, to an easy burger. Every dish is home-style with a surprising and delicious gourmet twist. All this is achieved, while providing consistent quality and affordable prices.

Coffee is from Moonshine Roasters in Federal and Penny Lane also serves a variety of teas, along with other hot wellness beverages and cold healthy smoothies and juices.

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From left: Polly, Gyan, Michael and Maria

An on-premise license to serve alcohol adds more variety.

Penny Lane promotes eco-friendly sustainability: Anyone who would like to bring their own cup receives a discount. And, you can rest easy either way, as all take-away is served in fully compostable biodegradables cups, lid, straws and cardboard trays.

They are now considering longer opening hours heading into summer, and are also happy to take bookings catering for private functions.

Located in the middle of the 90-92 Ballina Street Arcade, Penny Lane is next-door to Surefit Gym and right opposite White Wood Boutique. See ad on page 19.

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Am I there yet?

SHORT STORY BY TODD MAGUIRE

As the hottest part of the day finally passed, the small village slowly ambled back to life. Stretching and plunging into a cavernous yawn, Yuni rubbed his eyes as he woke from his ritual afternoon nap. He led an uncomplicated yet full life. Yuni was the local surfboard repairer and he knew he was on a good wicket.

The bone crunching waves in front of his losmen homestay provided a very successful business.

As the afternoon trade winds whistled through his makeshift factory Yuni got stuck into fixing a broken surfboard from the mounting pile of repairs before him.

A traveller appeared from his lodgings just up the road. He was a pleasant enough bloke from California who had recently completed studying business management at University. He was on a surf trip enjoying the spoils of isolated Indonesia. Despite his relaxed demeanour, for some reason he always had to analyse things down to the bone.

Especially when it came to the dollar.

‘Hey Yuni, with all those boards you have, why don’t you fix them all up and open a surf shop? You could make some real cash.’

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the money he received from generous travelling surfers it was enough to keep his family’s needs sufficiently supplied.

‘But what do you do with the rest of your time?’ the university graduate enquired.

‘I wake early, fish a little and spend time with my family. I then fix some surfboards for a couple of hours and have a sleep in the afternoon. In the evenings, we go into the village to see our friends, play music and sing a few songs.’

The American interrupted. ‘Why not open a surf shop? There are plenty of surfers travelling through here. You could fix their surf boards and sell them surfing equipment. Maybe work some longer hours and provide more for your family.’

Yuni knew his life was simple and his family had all they needed, but somehow his interest was stirred.

‘With the extra money the large shop will bring, you can even open a second one.’

‘And after all that?’ Yuni was hooked on the idea.

‘Well, you can then leave this little coastal village and move to Kuta beach in Bali and set up a huge surf shop.

From there you can direct your vast new enterprise of surf shops. You will have so much money that life will be so easy.”

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'And how long would all that take?'

'Five, perhaps ten years.' replied the American.

Yuni was hanging off his every word as he dreamt of his possible success.

He never realised the surfboard repair business could lead a path to such a grand fortune.

‘And after all that?’

‘Afterwards? Well Yuni, that's when it gets really interesting.’ The American was pleased his seemingly brilliant idea was rubbing off onto the villager.

‘After that you’ll be able to retire a very rich man and move to a small village by the ocean. You will be able to wake early, fish a little and spend time with your family. You can then fix some surfboards for a couple of hours after lunch if you like and be able to have a sleep in the afternoon. In the evenings, maybe go into the village to see your friends, play music and sing a few songs.’

Yuni was a man of simple thinking.

When the penny dropped, Yuni bid the traveller farewell. He retreated to his hammock and closed his eyes.

About Todd Todd Maguire is my name.

My family and I have been Lennox head residents for eight years now and love the close friends we have found here.

We are originally from a small Sydney beach called Bronte.

I have been writing short stories for ten years. My pieces are clever and light, mostly true and are quite funny. The yarns are reflections of my experiences here and abroad. I have been a regular contributor to numerous magazines; The Beast Magazine, a lifestyle publication in Sydney’s East and Time to Roam, an Australian travel magazine.

I write stories to give my readers a laugh.

I hope you enjoy my stories as there’s plenty more up my sleeve.

Thank you to my editor Helen Fry for this opportunity to share my tales.

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Lennox Head Landcare Did you know that before the 1860s Lennox Point and Skennars Head were largely covered in coastal rainforest?

Early settlers, first timber cutters then dairymen, denuded the slopes. Since the Residents’ Association first started plantings in the 1980s coastal rainforest has been slowly growing back over the headland.

Image: Edward Forde: Album of Sketches of NZ & NSW 1857 - 1862 NSW State Library

The efforts of the Residents’ Association were followed by GeoLINK and Ballina Shire Council. Perhaps less well known is the contribution made by a group of our surfing pioneers in the 2000s.

These surfing elders cleared part of the 100 acres of weeds below Pat Morton Lookout and are responsible for the initial planting at the Shorty’s Stairs car park. Some of these salty dogs also helped establish the Lennox National Surfing Reserve and their vision for both land and sea is their legacy for future generations.

'Plant trees, restore habitat and the animals will return.'

Who said that? One of those old surfing pioneers or a Landcare worker? Whichever the maturing rainforest now nurtures a growing abundance of wildlife. One of the colourful new arrivals is the noisy pitta.

'When I see a noisy pitta I’ll know I’m successfully restoring my land to it’s pre-1860s state.'

That’s a quote from a local cane farmer who has regenerated rainforest that’s now once again home to many noisy pittas.

These vibrant ground-dwelling birds are rare around Lennox but they are gradually making a comeback. A couple of years

ago a single pair was identified in the restored rainforest above Pat Morton Lookout. Now there are four pairs of these spectacular birds.

Their diet includes invertebrates, worms and snails and they use anvils, such as rocks, to break open any hard-shelled prey.

Fruit is also on the menu so part of Landcare’s mission is to plant plenty of fruit-bearing rainforest trees which also attract wonga pigeons, fig birds and top-knot pigeons with their crowns of quiffed feathers.

Breeding season for the noisy pitta runs from July to February.

They build dome-shaped nests of sticks and leaves between buttressed roots or next to logs and rocks and both parents rear the chicks.

They usually migrate between coast and ranges but it’s possible The Point pittas are permanent residents. So next time you’re up there, keep an eye out for these colourful grounddwellers and please KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEAD. Noisy pittas, their eggs and chicks, are easy prey for roaming pets.

Landcare dates for August (Times are 8:30am to 10:30am) Wed 1st Seven Mile dunes – north of surf club Wed 8th Boulder Beach – Coast Rd car park Wed 15th Seven Mile dunes – opposite William St Wed 22nd Boulder Beach – Coast Rd car park Wed 29th Lake Ainsworth – SW corner Further info: www.lennoxheadlandcare.org; email, lennoxheadlandcare@gmail.com, phone Shaun on 0448 221 210 or find us on Facebook Lennox Head Landcare.

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New Wildlife Activity Card for Kids Lennox Head Landcare and the Lennox Head Residents' Association have collaborated to produce a Lake Ainsworth Wildlife Activity Card for kids.

The wildlife card features images of over 50 of the Lake's native and introduced animals. Kids can tick off each species as they spot them and re-use the card until they find everything. It is a great way to help kids connect with nature and be more aware of the different wildlife that live around Lake Ainsworth.

The project is a result of 6 months of work by wildlife photographer Kelly Saunderson and science communicator Erika Taylor. The women met through the Residents' Association and have bonded over a mutual love of the local environment. Ballina Shire Council have contributed the printing cost of the activity card.

You will see the activity cards popping up around town or you are welcome to pick one up at the Lennox Head Community Centre.

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Turmeric Prawns 12 medium or large prawns, deveined with tails in tact 2 cloves garlic, diced 1/2 cup sliced green beans 1/4 cup snow peas 2 tablespoons of diced shallots 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chili 2 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews salt & pepper to taste 2 kaffir lime leaves (one leaf=both segments), center spine removed, sliced thinly Fresh coriander for garnish Squeeze of lime juice (or lemon juice) Preparation: Remove the heads of the prawns and de-vein them by slitting the back. Rinse prawns and pat dry with paper towel. Squeeze some lime juice and a generous dash of black pepper to marinate the prawns. Keep it in refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients.

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So my latest quest is this, it’s simple ...save the planet. Well not really but sort of, starting with small steps at home by grocery shopping differently and making our recycle bin only full of glass, cardboard, no plastic and no land fill. We’re a family of five with three pets and run a childcare business from home and this venture has been eye opening.

Over the years I’ve bought my family’s food with the following in mind: value for money, affordability, Australian, natural ingredients. But I'd never thought of the packaging as much as I do now.

I decided to see if we could go totally single-use plastic free and bring back the olden days in this modern world by buying groceries the way my grandmothers used to. Having said that, I haven’t been completely unaware in the past. I used to buy unpackaged food from bulk food shops in Byron and farmers markets and put the produce in paper bags or cloth bags. I only had one child then. Fast forward 20 years, three kids now, my own priorities changed, plus I discovered convenience, which is awesome, by the way, as short cuts helped me keep my sanity but came with a price ...the Earth.

What I didn’t expect was to have fun or that my family would come on board with me. I’m doing this for Curran, Jade and Danny and their future world.

I’ve now bought vintage soda siphons to make soda water and not buy plastic bottles of soda any more (for vodka). We now say no to straws when out, we refill our water bottles before we leave home and we’ve rediscovered weekend markets for veggies. I take plastic containers to local butchers who happily fill them with meats after the big supermarkets refused to.

We’re buying eggs from a local and bringing them back the empty cardboard cartons. We’re now saving all glass jars and plastic containers (yoghurt, sour cream and Nuttelex seem to only come in plastic) and have now made plastic wrap totally obselete in our home.

We’ve bought fresh honey from a local whose sign saying 'honey for sale' I used to just drive past for years. I’ve rediscovered the pleasure of buying from small businesses such as butchers and bakers and having a chat with them about their day. We’re buying milk in cardboard cartons and also found a company who delivers milk in glass bottles. We’ve bought extra veggies to make our own chips as we found it’s impossible to buy fun food like that not packed in plastic or foil. Our shopping bill has almost halved as so many aisles are now being avoided. I haven’t yet begun the personal care area but I’m sure there are bulk shops I can refill our containers with shampoos etc.

What began simply as no single use plastic in our household has reunited us with our community again and given us back more as a family than I ever imagined.

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Talking To Trent TRENT CHAPMAN

We’re counting down onto the final two of my seven pillars of overall health.

This issue let’s look at, what is probably most people's favourite pillar of health, the social pillar.

It is vital for us as human beings to have social interaction.

Becoming isolated from our communities can really put us in poor health. Belonging to a club or team proves to be most beneficial in keeping us well. It gives us a sense of belonging and purpose. It is always good to belong to a club or team that has the same beliefs as you. One that will help create a healthy environment and make a positive impact on you.

I know many, including myself, who chose to be a part of a club or team because of the social benefits. Choosing to be a part of an active group means you can kill two birds with one stone, sometimes more.

Spending time with people of similar interests will allow you the chance to share your beliefs. Sometimes the teacher and sometimes the student, but never-the-less always keeping you stimulated in social interest.

Being in a group can also inspire you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. If others know what you hope to achieve, then you are more likely to keep working at it and more likely to feel like you are a winner when you get there.

So, why not join a new club or team this winter?

Don’t just think it needs to be around training. It can be around anything.

Some of us like to train by ourselves so it is important that we get our social interaction elsewhere.

I’ll talk next month on the ever important mental health and you will see how being isolated can be the first step in developing poor mental health.

Get social, enjoy yourself and you never know who you may meet.

Life’s too short to not learn from others.

On Manopause

JOHN PEACOCK

To sleep perchance to dream To say I woke up with voices in my head would be incorrect. The truth is that I never really went to sleep and sometime during the course of the evening an Adele song crept its way into my subconscious.

Now, you'll know that if you ever have a song stuck in your head, it’s invariably a song you have only heard once or twice and it’s generally just one or two lines that you know. Like some sort of back up singer from a 60’s soul outfit, your role, it seems, is just to sing two lines of the chorus over and over and over again.

Today, several days after the incident, I can’t remember the name of the song. In fairness I’m doing my best not to remember, as no-one needs to relive that experience. I do wonder though why it is that insomnia takes your mind down such narrow tracks.

I am generally quite easily overwhelmed. So much so, that if I was to lie awake with some type of multi-dimensional problem to solve or had a complex thought pattern racing through my head, I would easily dose off and take up the challenge if it still existed the following day.

However, given the task of repeating a couple of lines of song lyrics, counting the ticks of my alarm clock or wondering if I have clean socks for the morning, I can spend hours on that.

As I’ve grown older it seems that a lot of my waking hours are devoted to my sleep patterns. I have taken to rising before dawn, which came about as a result of not sleeping very well. As a result of getting up so early, I now go to bed earlier than most eight year olds.

On the rare occasions when I’m up late, which in fairness is any time after 9pm, I still wake up at stupid o’clock ready to stumble through the day. A Sunday morning sleep in comes to an abrupt halt shortly after sunrise as a result of lying about, having a stiff back and needing a wee.

I have no trouble sleeping when I’m not supposed to be sleeping: watching TV or reading never pose a problem, apart from dropping the book on my face mid sentence. But tuck me up in bed, with an 8 hour window at my disposal, and it’s only a matter of time before Adele lets me know. ‘We could have had it alllllll…..something, something in the Deeeeep.’

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Body Talk

MIKE PETRIE

Structural Health begins with posture!

One critical area ignored by most people on their quest for health and fitness is their posture. A staggering 90% of the world's population is affected by poor posture.

Bad posture is mostly induced by sitting too much for example, hunched over laptops, phones or computers for long periods of time. The human body is simply not designed to sit on a chair.

Good posture can be determined by a posture plumb line, an imaginary straight line from the top of the head to the floor.

A perfect posture means our ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles stack up along this line. The body must adjust around the plum line so that the left and the right side of your body are balanced. Age, height and weight also contribute to differences in posture that don’t negatively affect our health.

However, we need to watch for significant deviations from the plumb line such as: Cervical lordosis (forward head posture) Thoracic kyphosis (hunchback) Lumber lordosis (exaggerated curve in the low back) Flat back (this happens when the low back has too little curvature) Since every part of our body, from the ankle joint to the spine, is balanced one upon the other, any deviations like the above examples can cause a muscular imbalance leading some muscles to become stronger than the others, and eventually it will affect how our body functions.

Here are five benefits to good posture: 1. Breathing becomes easier and deeper (correct breathing helps improve posture) 2. Improves circulation and digestion 3. Portrays a more confident image 4. Help’s your bones, muscles and joints 5. Change your frame of mind.

A good tip to improve posture.

Method (at least 5 to 30 minutes a day): Stand up straight, visualize being tall and straight like a tree, do not arch your back, don’t lean forward or back. Keep your eyes forward, chin up (parallel to the ground), shoulders back and relaxed (shrug once and let your shoulders fall and relax), pull your stomach in while still taking deep full breaths, tuck in your behind and rotate your hip forward slightly (this will engage your core and keep you from arching your back).

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Last July, I celebrated my 40th birthday, at our beloved Bowlo.

My hair was bright sparkling ruby red. I was having 'one last hair hurrah', after being various shades of brown all of my life.

But how I longed to just be me… grey.

My first grey hair appeared at 15. Sitting in the hairdressing salon, the stylist was so horrified she plucked it out in disgust.

I told my best friend's Mum, who dyed her hair regularly to hide the grey.

She said 'tsk tsk... three will grow in its place'.

My Dad was grey by 21. He used to Just-For-Men it, along with his moustache, back in the 80s. Power suits, thin ties and a dyed mo. It was a good look. Sometime around his early 30s he threw out the dye and embraced the grey. No one really said much. It wasn't 'a thing'. He just went grey.

Me, on the other hand. I grew up hearing stuff like: ‘Gasp!!! You are far too young to be grey'.

'Don't stop colouring your hair. It'll add 20 years'.

No wonder it's taken me 25 years to ditch the dye!

Why is it that there is so much more pressure on women to stay forever young?

Why is it a ‘thing’ for women to go grey?

Why are men who go grey ‘silver foxes’, but women are ‘old hags’?

At the end of October last year, I made a decision that caused my hairdresser to go broke. Kidding. She does have other clients. She's a fabulous hairdresser! Grew up in Lennox herself. Deciding to ‘ditch the dye’ certainly saves me a bucketload of cash and time. Not having to dye my hair every three to four weeks, means I can eat more of the incredible dahl at Seed & Husk.

This process of growing out my grey has impacted my life in so many bigger ways than just changing hair colour. It’s made me feel free. To be me. Grey, glittery, wonderful me.

I guess what it highlights is that we are all, in some way, hiding aspects of ourselves from the world due to the fear that we are not enough as we are.

What if we embraced our ‘grey’ (or ‘glitter’, as I now refer to it) and allowed the real us to shine through? What is your version of going grey? And how can you embrace it?

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against much older opposition. Epic stuff.

The comp was well run by local organisers and had some really interesting sideshows like live shaping demonstrations by legends like Gunter Rohn and Phil Myers.

The surf weather prognosis for the short/medium term looks fairly baked in at this stage. High pressure over the Australian continent with cold fronts sweeping into the Tasman sea means more of the same episodic small S swell pulses and good conditions. Not much to get the adrenalin pumping but should keep the wave count ticking over until the dreaded northerlies show up in spring.

Fishing in the town stretches of Lennox was dominated by the large sand bank which sat offshore from the Boat Channel to the Pub. Whiting, bream and flathead were around in the waters off the bank with jewfish and tailor caught at night in the deeper channels surrounding it. The bank eventually moved inshore and the fishing opportunities around it diminished. Jewfish were still to be caught off rocky headlands and in the river by live baiters and lure fishers with live baiting by far the more consistent method. Yours truly got a shock bouncing plastics off the bottom for jewfish one morning, hooking and eventually landing a 14kg Longtail tuna. July would usually be considered too late for a pelagic off the rocks but as the East Australian Current seems to run downhill longer and longer every year maybe they will become a year round proposition. Till next month, Tight lines and tubular visions.

No sooner had a dry winter pattern been predicted in the last column when the weather gods drenched us with a few inches of (much needed) rain. It took some time but the dry, high pressure dominated pattern typical of an El Nino winter became established. At time of writing cold clear nights and warm sunny days with light synpotic wind patterns and small south swells had become the norm.

The school holidays, with the Skullkandy Grom Comp right in the middle of it, lucked out big time with sunny days and tons of clean, small surf. Most of the points had sand banks ranging from good to all-time and the kids (and Dads) were on it dawn to dusk. Crowds were gnarly but vibes stayed positive for the most part and everyone seemed to get a few, or a couple. It was a great comp for the local girls with Nyxie Ryan taking a victory in the Pro Junior division and a runner up place in the U-16 Girls and Ocea Curtis winning the U-12 Girls division

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Make / Model – 1962 EK Holden Owner – Kirsten from Byron LW – What a great example of an Aussie classic. Tell us the story behind her?

Kirsten – Well I've always been a fan of old Holdens, just something about them. When I was 19 I found one the same colour and was so keen to buy it but my parents talked me out of it. Over 10 years later in January this year I found this one and just had to have it. It was in Victoria and I was in Sydney but I was going to do anything to get it. I put down a deposit and then just sorted the rest out from there.

LW – OK, so how did it end up in Lennox?

Kirsten – It was all part of a grand plan. I was working in the media as a fashion stylist, I had a few clients in Byron and just fell in love with the place. I decided once I got the car to move up and then turn it into a business. I wanted to run it as a wedding/formal car hire with an on board stylist.

LW – Nice one, any success?

Kirsten – Yes, I've got a few bookings in the future. I'm just sorting out the official paperwork with Services NSW, so any day now it will be ready to roll.

LW – Surely a car like this has a name?

Kirsten – Yes! Of course. It's May. May the EK. I moved here with her in May and it's a perfect name for a pastel coloured EK. LW – That is perfect. So the plan is to get May working?

Kirsten – Sure is, I'm really looking forward to sharing her with people. Already I take friends for drives and use her in photo shoots so I just want to keep going from there. May makes people smile and I love that.

LW – So if someone has a wedding, formal or other event coming up they want to travel in style how do they find you?

Kirsten – We have a website maytheek.com or search for May The EK on Instagram and send me a message.

LW – It's been great to meet you and May, I'm sure we'll see you transporting brides to be or just going for a Sunday drive around Lennox for years to come. All the best.

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BY EVAN KOSACK, LENNOX HEAD VETERINARY CLINIC

Yes, there is, in fact, an actual Pet Dental Month. And it's August! Try to contain your excitement and read why this is a real thing.

So it's not actually an international Government edict, but rather an opportunity to raise awareness on the prevalence of dental disease and the health issues it raises in our pets.

Dental disease would be one of, if not the most common problem seen in our pets by vets across the world. Probably 50% or thereabouts of our pets older than 4 years of age have oral problems that impact on their health and comfort. Some of these problems can be life threatening. It’s worth reflecting that a couple of hundred years ago one of the main causes of human mortality was dental disease.

So what sort of issues are we talking about? The first sign of dental problems a lot of owners notice is foul breath.

Sometimes this is subtle, sometimes the smell could peel paint and is obvious and is associated with a build up of plaque (bacteria, mucous, proteins and food particles) that accumulates and mineralises to form tartar. All this sets up a process of inflammation in the gums, or Gingivitis producing toxins and gasses that cause the swampy odour.

The problem isn’t just odour though. The inflammation causes bleeding, discomfort or pain and can interfere with eating. It also is the first stage of periodontal disease, where the gums recede and the ligaments around the teeth break down. This is

accompanied by bone loss and more severe pain.

Other health problems can arise including heart disease, lung infections, kidney disease and sepsis.

The only way to treat these issues effectively is via a general anaesthetic and dental scaling and polishing, and sometimes even multiple tooth extraction. Effective dental interventions are only possible under an anaesthetic, in spite of some trends to advocate dentistry without a general anaesthetic.

Dental disease is partly diet related. However it's also a factor of breed and body type, age, general health, saliva composition, abnormal dentition and a host of other factors.

I'm not a big fan of bones since they have a habit of breaking teeth and getting stuck in throats and intestinal tracts. A diet that is based around chewy dry foods, rawhide chews, fibrous treats, and chunks of cooked meat can make a huge difference. Additionally there are more specialist chews and mouth washes that help with higher risk breeds and patients. I say 'cooked' since raw meat has a higher risk of contamination.

Cooked bones however are right out, and are especially prone to causing obstructions.

So, whats on in August? Vets participating in Dental Month are offering free dental checks and a range of free samples to give away. You just need to give us a call to discuss a checkup, and also to go over in more detail the preventative measures you can take to maximise your pet's dental and general health and quality of life.

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Dear Sarah

Dog Of The Month

We’ve made some mistakes in training when our puppy was young, and taught her some things we really wish we hadn’t.

Are we too late to change things (she’s now 3 years old)?

Miranda W Hi Miranda, I don’t actually think it’s ever to late to change undesirable behaviour, but it’s important to realise that the longer the dog has been doing a certain behaviour, the longer it’s going to take for them to change.

That’s because there’s a number of factors going on here.

Firstly, we have behaviour that has become a habit – and a habit for a few years now. Essentially, we’re talking about neural pathways in the brain – interrupting those that are well and truly entrenched and creating new ones. Which of course, takes time.

And it’s not just the dog’s habitual behaviour and neural pathways that we’re looking at – it’s yours as well. Dogs are very good at reading your body language, looking for cues about what might be about to happen, and reacting accordingly. For example, how often have you sat down to put your joggers on to take the dog for a walk, and the dog gets really excited and heads for the door, or to the area where their lead is kept? And you haven’t said a word! What looks like magic (or really good ESP!), is actually your dog doing an amazing job of reading your subtle body cues and predicting behaviour based on previous experiences repeated over and over again.

So when we’re looking at changing behaviour in our dogs, we first need to change behaviour in ourselves. We need to teach the dog an alternative behaviour, attach a different body language or verbal cue to it, set them up for success and repeat it many, many, MANY times to develop those new neural pathways. And don’t forget that we’re trying to communicate with another species It all sounds like so much work, doesn’t it?

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Garry Lightfoot Is Mr August Illustrator Birthplace: Perth Family: Family wife Sue, Twins Mark and Joanna. Three grandchildren Star Sign: Capricorn Favourite Food: Anything my wife cooks Despite strong discouragement from his father, and the fact that he had no formal education in the field, Garry Lightfoot pursued his love of drawing and reached the pinnacle of Australian media art and illustration in the early 70s and 2000s.

Surviving an unhappy childhood and losing his mother at just 16, Garry found himself bringing up his four siblings. And although he says he was usually very good at school, he failed his exams as his world fell apart at the loss of his mother.

Next came a rare opportunity of a cadetship at The West Australian Newspaper in 1968, where after a time he began writing and illustrating a men’s fashion column, (at a time when Perth ‘wasn’t exactly the centre of fashion’).

Arriving in Sydney in 1973 he commenced work at John Fairfax & Sons, Australia’s largest print TV and Radio Group. Then he moved into advertising which he did not find as satisfying and for period freelanced as an illustrator. (His childhood dream was to be published in the Australian Women’s Weekly).

In 1979 not long after he and his wife Sue had their twins, Garry heard of a job going at The Sydney Morning Herald and decided to apply. And in typical form,

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instead of waiting until the appointment, he turned up a day early and insisted on having his interview right then and there.

He got the job.

Garry didn’t waste time making editors aware of his skills and quickly became the go-to person for graphics and illustrations. His career very quickly developed and he gained the respect of editorial management.

He moved into court illustration, working on high-profile cases like the trial of Lindy Chamberlain and the Wran Royal Commission.

According to Garry, ‘they were great days in publishing. With around 40 artists in the art department, they were crazy days full of nutty characters and long lunches.'

career and in 1989 I was awarded the NSW Law Society Media Award.

‘There was a time there when I had the best job in the world.’

After 3 days I resigned.'

After about five or six years at Fairfax Garry was offered the role of Art Director of the whole department, looking after The Financial Review, The National Times, The Sun Herald, The Sun and The Sydney Morning Herald.

‘It was a big role and I was very determined to make a difference. It coincided with the computer revolution and as the majority of my staff had been there since leaving school, I decided a clean out was needed. This did not sit well with management and I realised I was in trouble!'

'I went up to Brisbane to cover the Fitzgerald Enquiry that lasted for two years.

'It proved to be the high point of my

'In 1990 I resigned to take a position as Channel Seven’s graphics manager.

After many years of mental health issues Garry was struggling and one day he saw a friend on the beach who suggested that he spend some time at his holiday home at Lennox Head.

So, in the early 90s he and Sue moved to Lennox.

After many years of misdiagnosis Garry was relieved when told he was a classic case of bipolar disorder.

Despite the rocky road he’s walked, he still feels most comfortable at the drawing table and is rewarded by the fact that people still appreciate his work.

What's the best thing about your work?

Every job is different.

Work life philosophy?

Lighten up.

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Yasmin Honeychurch Is Ms August Actor and Model Birthplace: Hobart Tasmania (but moved to Lennox Head at 8) Family: Mum Lindy, Stepfather David, brother Matt, and the rest is complicated!

Favourite Food: Greek Vegetarian Star Sign: Sagittarius At just eight years old Yasmin Honeychurch was already reading poetry and performing for her family. When she scored the role of Wednesday Addams in the school play of The Addams Family, it was clear to everyone— including Yasmin herself — that her future lay in acting.

From very early on Yasmin’s mother Lindy could see her daughter’s talent and the joy she experienced from performing. She enrolled Yasmin in the Byron Bay Film and Television School where she was lucky enough to be tutored

by Mark Piper, ex director of Home and Away.

‘I was his first ever student,’ says Yasmin, ‘and we still work together today ten years later.’

With mum always supporting and helping Yasmin forward her career, the family made several key connections early on.

Lindy helped her find an agent, Charmaine Gilchrist, who she still works with today, and more recently took on another agent – Ina Petersen who is based in Hollywood.

‘My managers both have my interests at heart and we all work together as a team’, says Yasmin, ‘and we usually Skype together once a week. We talk about planning my future all the time.’

‘I also have a self tape coach, because a lot of screen acting parts start with that self tape audition. My coach is Yure, and he’s based at Fox Studios. He has taught me to be myself in the tapes, because casting directors don’t want perfect takes every time, but want to see the essence of the person.’

‘I’m feeling a lot more confident about the tapes now because that is what you have to do if you want to get TV and film roles.’

Yasmin says she is driven not by a desire for money or fame, but by her belief in the power of performance to spread a message and make a difference in the world.

meaning of life and relationships. Acting gives me hope for the future. It inspires me.’

All Yasmin’s hard work, the commitment of teachers, agents, and of course her mother, has paid off, because (in addition to extras and modelling work) she has already starred in several short films including In The Cane Field, Quack (produced and directed by local Nicole Sullivan and co-starring local actor Millar Brand) and most recently Back Of The Net. ‘Back of the Net is a film about girls in sport, and about friendship. I played Adele who is one of the girls in a soccer team. It was an amazing process, because we had to go on a soccer camp to learn about the sport and to develop our characters together.’

What’s the best thing about your work?

The people, the friendships and working with people who are motivated and inspiring. Getting to do something different every time and get out of my comfort zone.

Worst thing?

I don’t get to do it all the time, there are high highs and low lows.

‘You don’t act for no reason,’ she says, ‘you act to spread a message. I can’t do a project if I can’t connect with it on a personal level.’

Hobbies?

‘Drama helps you think more and learn more about the

Every day is an opportunity.

Boxing, running, painting, journaling, poetry, music, piano.

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Xavier Catholic College There was no slowing down to the end of term for staff and students of Xavier Catholic College. After months of rehearsals, painting of sets, sewing of costumes and learning of lines, the College production of Disney’s High School Musical on Stage finally made it to production week. In what was hailed as a resounding success, the cast and crew performed an amazing five sell-out shows, including an exciting primary schools’ matinee. The production even received an outstanding review in theatre magazine, Stage Whispers. With over 110 cast members, a strong contingent of stage crew and accompanied by a seven piece orchestra, the production was a wonderful opportunity for students to display their dramatic and musical talents.

Against all odds the College Athletics Carnival managed to find the rare patch of fine weather in what seemed to be an endless stream of soaking wet days. Miraculously, after an early morning drenching, the sun came out just long enough for the carnival to be a great day. The House Cheers competition was a highly contested event that saw victory for Redford House but the overall winner for the day was MacKillop House.

Community service is highly valued at Xavier Catholic College and students have been involved in a range of activities. The College’s St Vincent de Paul group took part in the annual Winter Sleep Out which assists the society’s Winter Appeal.

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$3000 to Jesuit Mission and Jesuit Refugee Services. Six Year 11 students from the College travelled to Brisbane to take part in Street Retreat, an annual mission to work with those on the margins of society in conjunction with The Salvation Army, Romero House (Refugee and Asylum Seeker outreach) and the St Vincent de Paul Society. Our College Leo Club continue to work with the Lennox Head Lions Club in their community activities such as the recent tree planting on the Headland.

Our Environment groups also are making inroads in the fight to reduce waste such as that generated by coffee cups, food scraps and of course, paper and plastic.

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Ballina Coast High School celebrated NAIDOC Week with several events including a flag raising ceremony and an assembly with performances by singers, dancers and musicians. A food feast of kangaroo curries, damper and BBQ kangaroo sausages was shared with all students. Indigenous games and sports were played and craft classes were enjoyed.

Treading the boards to stay warm!

Students in Year 7 and 8 Drama and Debating at Ballina Coast High School put on a side-splitting show on Thursday 6 July to the great merriment of parents and guests.

The Winter Junior Drama Festival featured comic skits, gothic horror, family antics and soul-soothing music performed by talented juniors as well as a few special guest Year 12s.

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Waiting list applications for 2019 closed on 31 July. We are undergoing our offers of enrolment. Please be patient. If you haven’t heard from us by the END of August please give us a call and we will endeavor to answer any questions you may have.

Lennox Head Public School Athletics Carnival Red, green, yellow and blue were the colours of the day at our athletics carnival. War cries rang out with great gusto and the occasional sprinkle of rain didn’t deter the sporting spirit on the day.

Team houses of Ainsworth, Gibbon, Ross and Henderson marched around Williams Reserve while chanting their team war cries. Children then entered 100 metre age races and completed field events throughout the day while the younger students of our school were involved in tabloid activities. They competed enthusiastically in all events and it was great to see all children having a go at all activities. Good luck to the students who have moved on to the next level of competition in the district.

By Mitch STEM DAY Science, technology, engineering and mathematical problems were the activities of the day. Students travelled to Lismore for a practical STEM experience to allow students to have a better understanding of how things work and to encourage an interest in these fields. It was certainly a success.

Students worked in teams to create inventions for the future. Some ideas included robotic hands and how this could work and move. Another team was involved in building a tall structure that could withstand an earthquake.

The design was later tested on an earthquake simulator. The students enjoyed testing their product. Electronics was just another focus area that students explored.

Well done to all students and we look forward to the future with their designs to make our life a little easier.

By Amelia and Mitch

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Lennox Longboarders

BY WAYNE BOOTH

Sunday 8 July was the scheduled round for the Club. We met at 7.30am at Lennox Main Beach on a pristine winter's day. Off shore westerly winds and a small to start with swell 2-3ft. A massive foreshore sandbank has formed at Lennox Main. And with the vote, 22 members decided to have the round.

The surf actually got better. It was a morning of enjoyment for all with some stylish Longboarding manoeuvres and such a great sun-blessed day.

Standouts for this round were Alex Glassington 1st in the Firsts final & Roz Brown 2nd in the Firsts final.

And Highest scoring wave with moves from all forms of longboarding manoeuvres was Ben O'dwyer (pictured top right) in the 2nds Final.

Family surfing of the day were the Leetes Craig 3rd in the 1sts, Mathew 2nd in the Seconds and Tim 1st in the 3rds final.

Results.

1sts. 1. Alex Glassington. 2. Roz Brown.

3. Craig Leete. 4. Will Petrie.

2nds. 1. Ben O'dwyer. 2. Mathew Leete.

3. Terry Kay. 4. Greg Gover.

3rds. 1. Tim Leete. 2. Andrew Thomas.

3. Kate Ashdown. 4. Liz Petterson.

4ths. 1. Eleanor Robertson. 2. Wayne

Booth. 3. Grant Ryan. 4. Mal Lewis.

5ths. 1. Jim Baker. 2. Tom Silver. 3.

Veronica Silver. 4. Peter Briggs.

Surfing only Round 1 Nathan Silver & Callum Gover

LeBa Grom Of The Month

Name: Will Emanuel Age: 13 Favourite surfers: Jon Jon Florence, Michael Bourez and Parko Home Surf Break: Lennox Point Favourite Manoeuvre: Getting a barrel Sponsors: Da Hui, Seaborne Surf Charters and Wardy Surfboards

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Cricket Club AGM

Tintenbar East Ballina Cricket Club is holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday 10 August at the Shaws Bay Hotel starting from 6:30pm. There will be finger food available and all are welcome.

The main objective of the night is to elect our new Committee for season 2018-2019. The following positions

Nyxie On Track

will be declared vacant on the night an individuals can feel free to nominate themselves or nominate someone else for a certain position.

The positions are: President Vice- President Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Club Coach Social Committee Coordinator Curator Once the new committee for season 2018-2019 is elected then we will move to a general discussion about the upcoming season and how it may pan out for us as a Club.

If anyone needs any information they are free to contact the club via our email, upthebar@hotmail.com or on our Facebook page.

Local favourite Nyxie Ryan joined seven other new champions who were crowned last month at the 2018 Skullcandy Oz Grom Open in Lennox Head.

Nyxie claimed her maiden JQS victory, winning the Women’s division on her home break. Surfing well-beyond her years, she nailed an array of different turns to post an excellent 8.23 wave score as well as a 7.1 to amass a 15.33 two-wave heat total. Ryan’s win will allow her to make a significant jump in the 2018 rankings.

She followed it up the next week by winning the Under 16 Girls at the Junior State Titles in Coffs Harbour.

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All Girls Surfriders

PHOTOS & STORY BY NATALIE GRONO

Last month we held the All Girls Hardcore Winter Classic. We were blessed with a sunny day and moved the competition to Flat Rock for more preferable surfing conditions for all levels.

Flat Rock had clean sizeable 2-4 foot waves and a challenging sweep, which was met with rigorous paddling and bold surfing.

As the day progressed the swell and sweep dropped off and many girls scored long fun rides. Well done to all surfers who showed up and surfed in the middle of winter and made the day a lovely social event in which a catered lunch was warmly shared. A huge shout out to our generous sponsors who donated goodies for the prize round which were rewarded to all competitors placed between 1st and 4th.

Results: JNR BEGINNER 1st Ally Brisbane 2nd Keke Brain 3rd Pyper Glenn 4th Taylah McIntosh JNR INTERMEDIATE 1st Juniper Harper 2nd Mia Shearer 3rd Poppy Hand 4th Mahia Adams SENIOR BEGINNER 1st Belinda Wells 2nd Tracey Morison 3rd Deanne Ward 4th Perrine Widlak

SENIOR INTERMEDIATE 1st Sylvie Hoarau 2nd Prue Smallhorn 3rd Milica Music 4th Nardeen Fry LONGBOARDS 1st Maz Pentecost 2nd Ebony Santamaria 3rd Jan Webster 4th Nat Grono

OPENS 1st Jane Collins 2nd Lilli Cox 3rd Danah Besson 4th Ebony Santamaria SOUL SURFERS 1st Melissa Cook 2nd Marika Llic 3rd Cory Whitney 4th Melissa Wright

thank you

On behalf of Leba Boardriders and the boys that volunteer their time to organise the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open, we would like to say a big thank you, To the Lennox Head community and our sponsors especially Skullcandy, Vissla, Destination NSW and the Ballina Shire Council.

Also a big thanks to Garry & his water safety crew that kept our kids safe all week, Smally & the boys from the Lennox firies for volunteering their time, Our builders Dave Somerville & Jimmy Miller, plus the Wiggins crew for the amazing set up As well as the Lennox Public school for the tables and chairs. We couldn’t run this great grass-roots junior surfing event without all our sponsors big or small’ in what is now clearly the biggest andbest grom event in Australia.

This year again we will be making a donation to charity to give back to the less fortunate and we will be looking forward to seeing everyone in 2019 which will be 8th year of the event.

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