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Much loved Australian performer and author Judy Nunn has made our front page and we have followed up with some great stories about local sports people and community workers. Our community notes connects you with neighbours and there’s plenty of travel and entertainment news.

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Creativity is ageless

Life is full for prolific author, actor and screenwriter Gail Forrer

JUDY Nunn, at 71 years of age, sees her 1980s’ career-change from actress to novelist as rather fortuitous.

It meant she never reached the point of complaining about limited screen roles for older women. Nevertheless, she agrees the range of roles available as you age are narrow but, in typical fashion, she moves beyond the moment for

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We need to get more women into writing and producing and that would help change things. solutions.

“We need to get more women into writing and producing and that would help change things,” she says.

As for claims of “invisibility” in old age, with a smile in her deep voice, she quotes crime author Ruth Rendell, who famously said: “I’m too famous to be invisible.”

But Judy says, if she’s made a quick trip to the supermarket dressed down in trackies rather than made up and is suddenly recognised, then invisibility would have its upside!

Still, who is it that Judy Nunn fans see?

Ailsa, the wife of Alf on Home and Away, the actress who gave the first lesbian kiss on Australian television, the

award-winning screenwriter or bestselling author of 15 books?

Judy Nunn is all of these, and in 2015 her multi-faceted career was recognised when she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her “significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author.”

Judy Nunn cannot be called a quiet achiever, her audiences have always been far too big for that.

Born in Perth to a family that encouraged both physical and artistic pursuits, from an early age Judy felt she was destined for a stage career.

She sees advantage in the gaining of wisdom, worrying less and a freedom in being less image-conscious.

In November Judy Nunn’s latest book Spirit of the Ghan goes into paperback print and fans will be pleased that more books are coming.

AS AN ACTOR Judy began taking acting classes as a teenager. Shortly before her 19th birthday, she moved to Sydney to begin seriously pursuing her acting ambitions.

From there, she moved to London for a five-year stint, finding success in everything from Shakespeare productions, to BBC radio plays and television shows.

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Live art event at Channon Hall IF THESE Halls Could Talk is a multi-arts project celebrating regional halls and the role they play in our communities.

As part of this project The Channon Hall is hosting a live art event With The Grain by internationally acclaimed artist Craig Walsh.

Celebrating the fusion of old and new, respecting histories while honouring the now, the happening

will be an outpouring of expression defining the town’s identity, organisers said.

Join the lantern-lit walk through The Channon village to the hall reminiscent of yesteryear.

Once there see the large-scale responsive artwork, and enjoy live music and delicious food and drinks made by the local community.

Seven halls from across

the Northern Rivers were selected from hundreds of nominations to have a renowned artist or artistic team collaborate with their community.

Take advantage of the opportunity to take a tour of these halls to experience them now and go back into their past to witness the events and meet the people that have made them what they are today.

IF THESE HALLS COULD TALK: Come and celebrate the Channon Hall live arts event.

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Arts from ‘Paris’ heart

Make a morning of it at Byron Bay’s arts and industry hub Jan Richards

LIKE to explore, find something different, handmade, authentic?

Step out of the mainstream and take a walk around Byron Bay Arts and Industry Estate, a few kilometres outside the township.

It’s the new creative hub. The place artists have set up their workshops and showrooms, alongside more industrial premises, and lots of coffee shops and restaurants. All in all a great place to spend a few hours, or more.

Bruce Pringle, of Hammer and Hand Jewellery and Metal Collective, suggests you “make a morning of it”.

“It’s a random thing,” Bruce comments.

“Park somewhere, walk around, drive to another bit and walk around. It’s quite large. Drop into a café, then go to another part.”

He suggests you start at the visitors centre, or hop online and check out the Byron Arts Trail.

Scattered among the light industry you’ll find exquisite leather-work, glass, ceramics, mosaics

and jewellery. There is fine art, printed fabric, exhibitions and workshops.

A former blacksmith whose “romance with the handmade” began in 1973 in the northern Transvaal, Bruce now creates metal sculptures as well as silver spoons

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it’s an adventure because you have to seek out places.

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and stainless steel salad servers. His workshop is out the back, and he said he “welcomes people having a snoop about”.

“That’s what I’d do, I’d want to have a look in the workshop.”

The Hammer and Hand Collective is made up of 11 metal artists, as well as Bruce’s girlfriend Rosie who creates paintings and cards.

Bruce said there’s someone there every day and you’ll be able to watch the artist at work.

“Today, Ang is behind the bench in the gallery

ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE: Bruce Pringle of Hammer and Hand Jewellery and Metal Collective.

studio working on her own pieces.”

Bruce said he has heard the area called a

“little Paris”.

“Although I can’t see it myself. I guess it’s because there are studios

around the place. And it’s an adventure because you have to seek out places.

“There are no

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franchises.

“You’ll find things you will not find anywhere else – one-offs.”

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North coast thinks large

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Second-hand Saturday to reuse and reduce waste

WHERE can you get guilt-free shopping at a fraction of the normal cost?

Maybe it’s next door, or down the road.

Shop until you drop on Saturday, September 24, during the Second Hand Saturday Garage Sale.

Second Hand Saturday is a north coast community event.

People can hold their own garage sale at home, or coordinate a joint garage sale in their street, or with their local school, preschool, community organisation or church.

You can also get

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involved by shopping at all the garage sales across the region – and from previous years’ experience there will be hundreds to choose from.

There are a number of ways to get involved in the biggest day of garage sales. You can register to hold your own garage sale, or you can round up the neighbours, and hold a joint street garage sale.

It will be held all along the north coast of NSW in the participating council areas of Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore City, Richmond Valley and

REUSE RECYCLE: Get involved with garage sales across the region.

Tweed Shire.

Second Hand Saturday helps to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, enables residents to participate in the promotion of reuse and repair, and engages them in an environmentally, socially and economically rewarding activity.

This will be the eighth Second Hand Saturday event NE Waste has

coordinated since 2006.

Last time it was held, in 2015, more than 700 people registered to hold garage sales across the region.

A list of participating Second Hand Saturday garage sale addresses will available be from September 20 at secondhandsaturday. com.au – or use the app and map.

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relationships Seniors looking for love online ❝ Jan Richards

DO Seniors want something different in love to teens, 20s or 30s?

According to psychologist and relationship expert, Jacqui Manning, some seniors just wanna have fun.

“They have thought about themselves, might be independent. In the 20s and 30s financial stability and careers are important.”

“Seniors can be more independent, may be supporting themselves.

With that covered they may want fun and compatibility.”

I asked her whether experience gave seniors the edge when looking for love.

“It can be surprising.”

She said that being single after 30 years of marriage presented a good time to “spend time on their own so they can find out about who they are and get more understanding of themselves and their needs”.

“If you’re single it’s a good time to think, what am I looking for? What’s important to me in a partner?

“Try to get clear idea about things.”

As for online dating?

What Jacqui likes about eHarmony is that it’s not a “quick find”. “It takes time and effort. It’s a different approach, there’s self-examination”.

She said a client had found the process helpful.

“It made her think about having kids, she realised it was important to her, clarified what she was looking for.”

And can you create a connection online?

Jacqui said private messaging can be very intimate. “If you’re open-hearted leading up to meeting a person, the foundation of friendship is a good place to start.”

Her take-home tip on romance and relationships is the “relationship bank account”.

“You can’t do grand romantic gestures every day,” Jacqui said.

“Romance is about thoughtfulness. The point is your loved one is

If you’re single it’s a good time to think, what am I looking for?

— Jacqui Manning

thinking about you.”

She recommends daily gestures like looking at your loved one while you are having a break, sitting with each other and connecting – even for just five minutes a day.

“Connect and remember what it is that brings you together.”

She calls the bank account a “buffer zone” that can carry you through hard times.

LOVE LIFE: Relationship expert Jacqui Manning.

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The facts and figures of love

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Flowers have always been used as symbols of love. PHOTO: LOONARA

New eHarmony research on romantic habits reveals: ■ 60% believe in “the one” ■ 49% say the best everyday romantic gesture is saying “I love you.”

■ 47% believe in love at first sight ■ 40% need an act of romance daily for relationship satisfaction ■ 30% think it’s possible to find the type of love depicted in movies Aussie language of love ■ Australia’s #1 love

language is “words of affirmation” ■ Aussies prefer “quality time” over grand gestures ■ Aussies aren’t “romance materialists” – “receiving gifts” is the language of love least spoken across the nation Other information The choice of celebrant for marriage ceremonies changed significantly over the last century: ■ In 1902, almost all marriages were performed

by ministers of religion (96.2%) ■ In 2013, 72.5% of all marriage were conducted by civil servants, compared to 27.4% by ministers of religion.

■ Between 1990 and 2010, spring and autumn were the most popular seasons in which to marry, but in 2010, October was the most popular month in which to wed. Generally in 2010, Saturday was the most popular day to get married.

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Have happy relationships and live longer Jan Richards

HARMONIOUS: Jillian Kerr and Lloyd Hunt on their wedding day.

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Perfect partners

Surprises still happen at this stage in life WHEN Lloyd Hunt joined eHarmony, he “put his future in the hands of God”, at the same time Jillian Kerr decided “the time of being alone was over and I would like to find a life partner”.

Jill was living in Germany, Lloyd in Inverell. The longdistance relationship was an idea opportunity to get to know one another, Jill said.

“Lloyd and I were matched and enjoyed emailing and telephoning each other while I was still in Europe and we found out a lot about each other in that time.”

Lloyd credits eHarmony’s questionnaire and five “must-haves” as

providing well-matched potential partners with the same values and interests.

“It was a good way to sort the wheat from the chaff.”

The relationship progressed and Lloyd sent flowers to Jill at work.

“It was classic because they arrived when she was at a bible college and on a day not many people were there.

It was a close community so she was pleased only a few people saw it.”

Jill had planned to return to Australia and six months after their introduction they met face-to-face in Brisbane, where she lived for a while with her parents.

Things went well and Lloyd popped the question in October.

“There was no use hanging about,” Lloyd said. “We’re not 20-something.”

Christians who are both interested in travel, they were married by Jill’s father, a retired Minister of Religion, and after some time in Inverell, have spent much of their time together at one exciting location after another.

For Lloyd the future was about “taking the plunge and exploring the horizons”.

“Once we get old we tend to dig our heels in and not venture far. We think of doing things in our 20s - there’s nothing

wrong with doing things in our 50s and 60s.”

A five-week trip to Greece and Norway turned into an extended visit, and Jill is currently house-sitting in London while Lloyd does some business at home.

He’ll return to her shortly, then in November the globe-trotting couple will come back home.

Of his marriage Lloyd says, “I’ve had a fascinating seven years, it’s been absolutely brilliant”.

Jill says, “We are both very happy and grateful to have found one another. it is a special surprise to find companionship at this stage of our lives.”

WHAT’S the best indicator of longevity? A healthy heart? No. Low cholesterol? Nope.

Regular exercise? Not that either. According to a Harvard study conducted over 80 years the key to a long life is good relationships, and this is what Toni Powell will be teaching in her upcoming Have Happier Relationships workshop.

Toni cites the Harvard study saying: “It’s not our cholesterol levels at age 50 that predict how well we age, or how long we live – it’s the quality of our relationships”.

Saying we age better in close relationships.

“The ones that help health are ones that feel safe to you, have a deeper and quality. When you feel you have someone in your corner it’s health giving.

Relationships protect against Alzheimer’s, heart disease, brain function, and add to overall health.

People need to make relationships a priority in their lives. Science bears it out – that’s what makes a good life.

Look after your relationships, and you’re looking after your cholesterol. Toni’s message is: “spend time investing in relationships, or you’ll be poorer for it on almost every level.” So how do you we do this?

“Acknowledge and communicate. We tend to pick on what others didn’t do – kids, hubby – how they let us down. We overlook the good stuff.

People feel that. Be conscious to improve relationships by investing in them. Invest attention,

Toni Powell.

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We live under the delusion we should know how to do relationships.

— Toni Powell

be kind.”

Toni says unfortunately, these skills aren’t taught.

“We live under the delusion we should know how to do relationships.

Studies observing relationships show that in marriages that are happy, people employ skills. It doesn’t just happen.

Relationships are the thing we do the most and they make life worth living.

Yet we hardly ever study or learn skills to make our relationships great.”

Toni calls herself a story teller and communicator, a student of life. At 19 she married a man she didn’t love and ever since, she’s been researching how to make relationships work.

Thirty-eight years later she’s happily married to the same man and is now sharing the unexpected treasures and fascinating science of what builds great relationships.

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Dementia Month time when you are not alone AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to find out more about dementia during Dementia Awareness Month in September, so people living with the condition feel less isolated and alone.

As part of Dementia Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW and Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) will host a range of events. Visit fightdementia.org.au for details.

This year’s theme is You Are Not Alone. World Alzheimer’s Day is on Wednesday, September 21.

Dementia Awareness

Month 2016 is supported by financial assistance from the Australian Government.

Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers.

As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information.

An estimated 353,800 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach more than half a million by 2030.

National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500.

An interpreter service is available.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Email editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au or go to www.seniorsnews.com.au.

A cruel diagnosis PADDY Ryan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease four-and-a-half years ago.

His 15 years in Brisbane’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade and his life since appears to have counted for little. The cruel diagnosis placed Paddy among more than 25,000 Australians aged under 65 and currently living with dementia, a number forecast to increase to close to 37,000 by 2050.

Paddy was always a family man; a husband, father, grandfather and brother. Today his wife Shirley and children Tracy, Kellie, John, Jessica and grandchildren Lukas,

DRAMATIC EFFECTS: Former firefighter Shane ‘Paddy’ Ryan with his daughter Jess.

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Jack and Tommy have been witness to this proud and selfless man’s gradual decline.

He now struggles to complete sentences or even recognise those who love him most.

Younger brother Shane said Paddy always made light of

every situation, saw the best in everyone, but he was now living with a disease that had had such a dramatic effect on his life and the life of his entire family.

“But dementia doesn’t discriminate and our family know we’re just one of many

families trying to come to terms with it,” he said.

Paddy began to show signs of confusion and forgetfulness in his daily work routine. He kept checking things with his son John who was working with him at the time. The family realised that something was wrong.

Paddy had always been an emotional strength to his family.

He provided comfort and support when his eldest daughter Tracey was involved in a serious car accident and then later diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma.

He’s been in full-time care now for the past 18 months.

Mature-age study: Opportunities HOW easy, or difficult, is it for mature age students who venture into tertiary education?

There are challenges, but most of those who take the plunge make it, according to Merryn Dawborn-Gundlach, lecturer at University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, who completed a PhD on the subject.

She interviewed students at the University of Melbourne, aged between 23 and

75, 45% of them over 40. Of those, 40% had last studied prior to 2000.

Ms Dawborn-Gundlach said there were a number of common concerns: “The gap between when they had last studied caused anxiety.

“They worried if they had the ability, the memory.

“Academically they were fine, highly motivated, conscientious, did the

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Academically they were fine, highly motivated, conscientious, did the readings and turned up to class... readings and turned up to class, but they felt lonely and isolated.”

She said many mature-age students study part-time.

“If you’re bobbing in and out of uni you don’t get immersed, it’s

difficult.

“Also the percentage of mature age students is quite low, so if do see another mature-age person you don’t know if they’re a student or academic.

“You don’t feel like you

can just say, ‘I’m here too’.

One of the women interviewed said ‘it’s like being in a sea of youth’.”

Ms DawbornGundlach’s suggestions are to join a club you’re interested in, or to advertise and form one so you can talk to other people in a similar situation.

“It’s a personal adjustment. Many students had elderly parents, dependants, or were trying to keep a job

for financial reasons.”

She said many mature-age students were also not doing their study with family’s blessing.

“They’re saying, ‘Why are you doing that? You don’t need to do that!’.”

Mature-age students’ reasons for studying were as varied as the people, with some trying to improve their qualifications so they were able to apply for other positions. (cont’d next page).

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Study opens Pandora’s box Jan Richards

FOR Vykee “Pixie” Bennett, TAFE study “opened Pandora’s box”.

She loves it, and wishes she “could go to school forever now”.

After being made redundant Vykee went through a tough time and suffered anxiety which “took its toll”.

When a support worker suggested study she laughed and told them they must be joking.

“I hadn’t been to school for 45 years, and I’m not very smart.” But they convinced her she was competent.

On her first day her support worker met her there, “I couldn’t even go by myself”. And although she walked into a classroom of young girls and thought, “what am I doing?”, from that day she “never looked back”.

Vykee, one of 1642 over- 55s enrolled at

North Coast TAFE Institute in 2015, said, “The support of the teachers was unbelievable, incredible.”

“And the dynamics of the classroom brought a lot of my personality back out, gave me confidence.”

She would tell young girls who moaned about it being Monday: “You’re never going to get rid of Monday. Instead, say Monday’s coming, you beauty, school.”

A “colourful person” who had a lot of colourful clothes she picked up in op shops, Vykee said she would coordinate a different colour every day.

“They’d ask me what colour I was going to wear tomorrow. I’ve got all these great student friends now.”

But the icing on the cake was an invitation to a presentation. “I got an award for excellence and a certificate, and a

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TAKE THE PLUNGE Grab your course guide This will outline what you’ll be studying each week.

It should also outline assessments and exams, so you can plan.

Don’t be afraid of the young ones Remember, each person is considered a valid student at TAFE, regardless of age or experience.

Give yourself time to get used to it all.

Enrol in a study skills session Check with your TAFE to see what Study Skills courses they run.

If you don’t come from a background where English is your first language or if your English skills are not up to scratch, you’ll also find many TAFEs offer language courses to help you improve your written and spoken English.

Brush up on your computer skills Choose a course (or courses) that relate to your needs.

Get Essay or writing help Essay writing courses can also be advantageous.

Consider a more in-depth course if you’re not great with essays or simply a quick refresher course if you need to go over the basics. trophy, Student of the Year for Northcoast TAFE Business Services 2016.”

Vykee’s message is “old people don’t know

how to ask for help, when we grew up it was a sign of weakness. Once I found my support system it was the most amazing

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thing. I couldn’t have done without them.

“I never dreamt I could accomplish anything, let alone Student of the Year. I’m forever grateful to have the opportunity to learn something new, excel at it and be

rewarded.”

And Vykee is still having fun. “I always call it school. I say I have to pack my play lunch.” And she still amazes herself.

“When I grasp something new I think, how easy is this.”

and changes As for academic difficulties, Ms Dawborn-Gundlach said some students talked about memory issues, “they found learning another language difficult because of the vocabulary”.

And when asked if they had the option of doing an essay instead of an exam most went for an essay because they had more time to think about it.

A common theme was “how much they hated

group work, unless they were in a group with other mature-age students”.

Why? “Because they felt like they took a leadership role and did all work.

“They felt like mum bossing around the kids.

“They wanted it done, and done well, and didn’t want their marks decided by others’ input.”

Ms Dawborn-

Gundlach encouraged seniors to try new things.

“A lot are asked to babysit grandchildren.

There’s so much they can be doing.

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All Things Legal?

How to obtain a copy of a will wHen someone dies

When someone dies there are usually family members, friends and other interested parties who may want to see a copy of the Will.

Under the strict common law in past years, only the Executors or personal representatives of the estate were entitled to see the Will. Even if you were named as a beneficiary in the Will, this did not necessarily mean that you were entitled to see a copy of it. However, most Australian states have enacted legislation to allow people to obtain a copy of a deceased person’s Will or inspect it. Section 33Z of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) and Section 54 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) make specific provision for certain categories of people and entities to obtain a copy of the Will or inspect it from those people who have possession of the Will or copies of it. Any person who has “possession or control” of the Will must allow those persons to inspect the Will or give them a certified copy of same. Whoever provides a copy of the Will is entitled to payment of their reasonable expenses but these are limited to the out of pocket expenses of producing copies, postage, etc. They are not allowed to charge any professional fees for providing this copy even if they are lawyers or accountants.

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Many people think that when someone dies there will be a formal “reading of the Will”. This is an urban myth and it is rarely carried out in modern times. The categories of people who are entitled to a copy of the Will are as follows:-

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• Anyone named in the Will (whether or not they are named as a beneficiary).

• Anyone who is named or referred to in an earlier Will as a beneficiary (even if they are not named in the latest Will).

• A parent, guardian, spouse, de facto partner or child of the deceased.

• A parent or guardian of any child referred to in the Will or who would be entitled to a share of the deceased’s estate if they had died intestate (i.e. without leaving a Will).

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• Any person who would be entitled to a share of the estate if the deceased had died intestate.

• Any person (including a creditor) who has or may have a claim at law or in equity against the estate.

• Any attorney who held an enduring power of attorney given by the deceased.

• Any person or entity who had formal management of the deceased’s affairs (e.g. Public Trust).

• Any person entitled to bring a claim against the estate for provision (normally such a person would be covered by the categories above).

As long as you fall into one of these categories, not only can you ask for a copy of the most recent Will of the deceased, you can also ask for copies of any previous Wills and/or Codicils, parts of Wills or any ‘documents’ purporting to be a Will. This would include recordings, iPhone Wills etc.

Normally the person holding the original Will is the Executor of the deceased person’s estate and appointed in the Will itself. In many cases the Will is held by private solicitors who acted for the deceased or it can also be held by the Public Trust Office in Queensland or the NSW Trustee and Guardian. Sometimes original Wills are left in the personal papers of the deceased and are in the control of their appointed Executors (this could be their surviving spouse, adult children or friends). In many cases, beneficiaries in an estate have difficulties obtaining a copy of the Will from the appointed Executors. Executors sometimes withhold a copy of the Will purely out of spite or simply refuse to cooperate and use their position as Executor to exercise some form of power over the beneficiaries. This can often happen with adult children who do not get on or a second spouse or defacto partner of the deceased dealing with adult children of the deceased.

If you fall into any of the above categories, you should attempt to obtain a copy through the usual means but if this fails, write a formal letter of demand in accordance with the relevant section of the legislation. If they refuse to provide you with a copy of the Will, you should seek legal advice in relation to bringing an appropriate application to obtain a copy of the Will (if the Executor has unreasonably refused a request resulting in Court proceedings, costs of the Court application could be awarded against the Executor personally).

In many cases Executors who refuse to provide a copy of the Will or details of the estate assets have something to hide. They may have illegally converted assets to their own use or simply don’t want to give someone their fair share of the estate.

Cheese glorious cheese CHEAP EATS, NO TRUFFLES CHRISTINE PERKIN CHEESE is becoming a very expensive and indulgent pleasure these days.

Have you ever thought of making your own?

It can cost a fraction of the price after the initial outlay for the utensils and ingredients and the flavour is so much better?

You will be surprised how easy it is to make.

I found the best way to start on the cheese making road was to start with Ricotta as it is a very easy cheese to make with ingredients you will have in your pantry.

Ricotta cheese originated in Italy when it was necessary to make the most of the by-products from cheese-making.

After a cheese like mozzarella was made, there were still some soft

curds floating in the whey.

These were scooped up and ladled into baskets to be drained, then cooked again and made into ricotta cheese. Ricotta actually means “recooked” in Italian.

You can make Ricotta on its own and also when you become more adventurous you can make the Ricotta from the left over whey of other cheeses you have made.

My first experience with cheese making was Camembert that took quite a while to make and wasn’t edible in the end.

I think it may have been a bit ambitious for a first try so I found the local home brew shop had the best way to start and that was to buy a cheese kit or you can buy a kit on line as well as information.

When your confidence increases make the more complicated cheeses, the sky is the limit.

Two web sites I found are www.cheesemaking. com.au and www.mad millie.com.au that have all you need to start.

Good luck and buon appetito.

Most experienced lawyers who act in these matters will often accept claims on a ‘no win no fee basis’. We recommend people obtain legal advice as soon as possible as there are time limits for bringing claims (6 months from date of death to give notice in QLD and 12 months in NSW).

Quite often the most difficult part is getting a copy of the Will!

For any questions please telephone Donna Tolley at Attwood Marshall Lawyers on 1800 621 071 or email info@attwoodmarshall.com.au.

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If you can see it for a fraction of the normal cost, you can go for longer and more often. The online world offers a

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CHEESE PLEASE: Make your own fresh ricotta cheese at home.

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Fresh full cream milk ricotta Ingredients ■ 2 ltrs full cream milk ■ 1 tspn salt ■ 4 tbspns cream ■ 4 tbsps white vinegar or lemon juice Step 1 - Place the milk, salt and cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until almost boiling (it needs heat to curdle properly).

Then add the vinegar and stir it once or twice very gently just to distribute the vinegar (constant stirring will

result in tough, rubbery curds). Simmer for one to two minutes and then allow to sit for 10 minutes. Most of the ricotta curds will float to the top, leaving the whey at the bottom.

Step 2 - Line a sieve with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl to drain or you can use a fine sieve as the ricotta curds are quite large and creamy. Gently pour the ricotta mixture through the cheesecloth and the

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If you want a more solid ricotta, drain for an hour or overnight. Keeps for two to three days in the fridge in an airtight container. Bake your ricotta with lemon, thyme and grapes.

Hint: Wash your saucepan and utensils immediately, otherwise it can take a bit of elbow grease to clean up.

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Learning to breathe in MINDFULNESS is having its moment, by moment by moment – that’s an in joke, and you might not get it, and it might not even be funny.

But mindfulness is in.

It’s in in the US everywhere from prisons to playgrounds. It’s in in Australia, in schools, in community centres, in lounge rooms where groups of mindful practitioners meet to share the love. It might even be in next door.

Mindfulness is even a thing in dating with special sites for mindful singles. I might even join one in the hope of meeting someone on my wavelength. Which wavelength? To be honest, I’m not quite sure. I’m a newbie yogi. That’s partly because I’m approaching it with a beginner’s mind – another mindful saying – but also because I’ve only been into it a few years and in terms of yogis, that’s a baby yogi.

If you’re thinking yoga’s just a series of poses, it’s not. Yoga’s a tradition of physical, breathing and mental disciplines with the ultimate aim of self-liberation, or the

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Yoga’s a tradition of physical, breathing and mental disciplines. for guided meditations and even an app I can use with my finger as a sort of Zen finger painting activity. There’s music I use for meditation, and music with meaningful voice-overs, music with chanting, and music for drifting into a Zen sleep.

There’s a sound shower – too hard to explain, but totally makes me Zen. I’m getting more Zen, I must be. I’ve been to meditation retreats and sat for days following my breath. I’ve practised in yoga studios, in community halls, on the beach and under trees. I

practise mindfulness as I do the washing up, as I take a shower and as I walk the dog. And, like a true yogi, I’m willing to share. So, if you’d like to follow my dedicated if haphazard journey towards a life of Zen, I’ll be back next month. I’ll also provide some genuinely useful information in my pick for the month.

This month I’m loving: Insight Timer meditation app. It’s been my go-to for guided meditations for a while. It’s free and there’s a huge variety of guided meditations, nicely grouped into playlists like Good Morning, Sleep, Relax, Mindfulness. You can create your own playlist with bookmarks.

There’s a timer, and I love the option to send a “Thanks for meditating with me” message to someone, anywhere in the world, who’s been meditating at the same time you have. And it’s cool to get a message from someone in an exotic location, or just down the road.

Jan Richards is a newbie yogi with a developing yoga and meditation practice. Her guru is Elvis the mini-poodle – always in the moment whether he’s chasing crabs on the beach or meditating in her lap.

COMMUNITY NOTICES HELLO readers, to enable us to respond to your request for publication of more Community Notices, we ask you keep your notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo please ensure the quality is at least 180dpi of peoples faces and nice and bright. Club Notices deadline for the next issue is October 5, 2016.

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Never too late for life Mother Nature, a good attitude and a friend

JENNY’S JOURNEY JENNY FARELLO IT’S been a long time since I did any writing like this. But if my mum could do it, why can’t I? She kept diaries and notebooks for most of her life and at age 92 her scribblings, as she called them, were published. I wish I’d had the foresight to do what she did. She’s left quite a legacy for her children and grandchildren.

My life has been so very different to hers – times change – demographics change.

Apart from time as a

stay-at-home mum, my working life centred around office work. Then at age 54 a big career change – I became a fitness instructor and personal trainer and the world of fitness, health and how to be a “better me” opened up.

Now, after almost 20 years as a carer for my husband, then consequently for both of my parents, I have a whole new lease on life, and put all that training into daily practice.

Living by the beach now (my lifelong dream), makes its pretty easy.

Plenty of fresh, local fish and produce, miles of bicycle paths for cycling and walking, although I much prefer to walk the miles of sandy beach,

and the whole Pacific Ocean to swim, kayak and partake of some aqua aerobics.

All you need is Mother Nature, a good attitude and a friend or two to join you.

The beach is not essential – the great outdoors a park, a bush track, maybe some steps leading to somewhere or nowhere, just whatever happens to be in your neighbourhood.

It’s amazing how inventive you can be.

Free gym equipment.

Frisbees, skipping ropes, and balls are great accessories. Add a friends and you have the makings of healthy fun and fitness and most likely a lot of laughs to boot.

A new course named Digital Camera Technology starting 1st Thursday in September this course will help you get the most out of your camera.

Students need to bring their own digital camera and/or devices.

Beginners, this course follows on from the absolute beginners helps you learn more skills to prepare for the next step forward. Power Point classes are now being held Fridays 11.30am - NB not the first Friday of each month. Enrolments for class courses are held on the last Friday of each month From 10am till 12 noon. Classes available Monday to Friday, people can enrol anytime they like. Call TACT computer club on 07 5524 9212 or visit their website wwwtact.org.au for more information.

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Our monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South, at 2pm in the Secret Garden Room.

We are a not for profit organisation raising money for local children’s charities, palliative care, the babies and children’s wards at Tweed Heads Hospital. New members are welcome to attend.

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At its August Luncheon meeting our club welcomed Gifts Galore, with its extensive range of jewellery, hats, bags, scarves and watches and assorted gift lines.

Members and visitors enjoyed the opportunity to shop in a relaxed atmosphere and pick up unusual items at affordable prices. The Club received a generous donation from the company based on the total sales made. The next meeting will be held on Thursday October 13 at the South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed Heads commencing at 11am for 11.30am. Information call Kay on 5524 4089. Call Dianne on 5590 9119 for

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Meets next on Tuesday September 20 at 10am at the Tri Care Retirement Community 87/89 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point. New members welcome call Julie 0418 966 256 or go to website hastingsptprobus. org At this meeting Marion Walsham will talk about living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) which she contracted after having a bad cold. Most people have never heard of IPF, and there is little funding or research. There is no known cure, and the only effective treatment is lung transplantation.

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IN today’s society it’s almost impossible to live without an email address and at some point we’re all going to need an email account.

The most commonly used free email accounts are Gmail and Outlook, both of which need an internet browser, such as Internet Explorer, to access.

Gmail: Step 1. Type www.gmail.com into the URL space at the top of the internet browser Step 2. Select “Create

Account” Step 3. Fill in your details and you’re on your way Outlook: Step 1. Type in www.microsoft.com/ en-au/outlook-com/ into the URL space at the top of the internet browser Step 2. Select “Sign up” Step 3. Fill in your details and you’re on your way.

Both of these platforms will ask you to verify your account. This may require you to create an account on both platforms, starting with Gmail.

Now you have an email account, you’re well on your way to entering our caravan competition. See page 2 for more details.

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New King Arthur movie coming THE legend of King Arthur is a mythical story told for generations but the story never gets old, and Guy Ritchie is the latest to direct the tale. Read more online.

Iris Apfel shares life lessons AT 95, she is a fashion icon and businesswoman and she admits she gets a little tired of running around, but once she’s out, she feels renewed. Read more online.

Told to leave uni job

DAVID Goodall, 102, can be found most days in his office at Edith Cowan University, where he claims the title of Australia's oldest working scientist.

He's had a career in ecology spanning 70 years, producing more

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■ BANORA POINT

Meets 4th Monday of the month at 10am for 10.15am in the South Tweed Sports Club. A friendly mixed club for retirees and semi retirees. The guest speaker for the September meeting will be Major Owan Pattison and Captain Pam Pattison who will speak about the Salvation Army. Visitors and those interested in joining the club are

than 100 research papers and earning three doctorates, but that's about to come to an end as the university has declared him unfit to be on campus.

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Happy 86th, Sean Connery!

THE Scottish actor turned 86 on August 25. In honour of his birthday, Seniors News posted some of his classic film quotes. Read at www.seniorsnews.com.au

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MOST POPULAR STORIES Father’s Day this September share a memory of your dad.

welcome at the meetings and social outings.

Enquiries call Bae at 07 5590 9738 or 5590 5919 or Google our website Banora Point Probus.

■ KINGSCLIFF MIXED

We hold our meetings at the Kingscliff Beach and Bowls Club on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am and outings on the third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are very welcome. Call Norma on 02 6676 3360.

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Our annual fete will be held on Friday, October 14 from 10am to 2pm and Saturday 15 October 15, 8am to 2pm at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre. There will be books, clothing, plants, Christmas stalls, trash and treasure and much more. Saturday will also include the ever popular major raffle and the chocolate wheel will be there. Raffle tickets will be available at various venues around Tweed commencing September 5. Light refreshments will

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be available. All proceeds go to the Tweed Hospital for the purchase of necessary equipment, so why not come along and support your local hospital.

U3A TWIN TOWNS

A very deserving member of U3A Twin Towns was officially recognised on Open Day for the service that she has given to the club. Frances Garland was presented with a Special Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to U3A Twin Towns Inc. Frances has been

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described as the glue that binds the organisation but that describes only part of her contribution that Frances makes and has made. She is a tutor, a social organiser, a committee member whose contribution is always well thought out and sensible, a fundraiser and a member who is always ready to lend a helping hand. Frances is one of U3A Twin Towns past Senior of the Year awardees. We salute you Frances and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Enquiries 5534 7333 or email

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SINGALONG GROUP

From Tweed Coast U3A entertained at a recent fundraising event for the Wedgetail Palliative Care Retreat. The group enjoys being invited to sing at other occasions, especially to help to raise funds for worthy causes.

Enquiries about this can be made to Jennifer on 02 6674 3742. To find about other U3A Tweed Coast activities go to website tweedcoast.u3anet. org.au/wp

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Shambles to Chic, making life easier

IS THERE an area of your home that drives you crazy because it’s always messy? Do you want to take the stress and effort out of the weekly shop?

Shambles to Chic is the answer for you! From organising your home’s untidy zones to arranging your grocery orders and delivery, Carol-Anne can take care of those jobs you hate, giving you more time to do the things you love.

Carol-Anne launched Shambles to Chic as a home decluttering business but she has recently expanded her services to cater for seniors who need an extra helping hand.

Reorganising a kitchen to cope with those low, hard-to-reach cupboards or those expiry dates that are too small to read, Carol-Anne has a solution for every situation.

“I discovered that many retired people want help but don’t want to burden their adult children. Many don’t have family close by to help on a weekly basis or they have health issues that prevent them from maintaining their homes to the standard they are used to. It’s true there are many great services out there but not everyone has access to them and sometimes the services don’t fit the needs.”

As a teacher with over 20 years experience and a mother of three, Carol-Anne knows the benefits of being organised.

GO-TO GIRL: Carol-Ann Jarratt can de-clutter your home for you.

“An organised home doesn’t need expensive cabinetry or complicated systems. It’s about simplifying what you have and finding a home for everything. From family homes to retirement villas, I tailor my services to meet your needs. You will see immediate results that transform not only your home but your life.”

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10am-3pm. $35 per hour week days and $50 per hour Saturday. To make an appointment, please phone 0414 868 612 or visit shamblestochic .com.au. Gift vouchers available. Please note, this is not a cleaning service.

“Carol-Anne from Shambles to Chic gave me the push I needed to get things sorted in my home.

She was brilliant at helping me ‘let go’ of stuff. My family and I were literally suffocating. She helped me achieve real goals in just two short

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What’s on at the Park Lane Theatre

PARK Lane Theatre at the Lennox Community Centre is one of the Northern Rivers’ most exciting new venues. Located conveniently in the Lennox Head Village Centre, the centre is best placed to bring a variety-filled entertainment program with the entire community in mind, introducing an incredible array of music, film, theatre, dance, community events and more.

This month we invite you to enjoy some cosy indoor activities, safe away from the cold winter winds!

Thursday September 22 – Film screening ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ (2011) Rated PG Film session prices: $12 adults/$9 concession/ $25 families/$5 children The Lennox Community Centre also has an array of activities for all ages throughout the week.

Some of the activities you are invited to participate in include stretch classes (Tuesdays), Dance for Parkinsons (every 2nd Tues), Lifeworks Pilates (Men’s class Tuesdays, unisex Thursdays), Yin Yoga (Fridays), Country Women’s Association (Monday), Lennox Head Community Markets (2nd & 5th Sunday of the month), Ballina Uniting Church (1st & 3rd Sunday of the month), and much more!

For a full listing of what’s on at the Community Centre, or to purchase tickets for our upcoming events, visit communityspaces.com.au or phone 02 6687 6291.

Join the tenpin bowling fun

CALLING all over 50s: Are you looking for something new fun and exciting to do?

Would you like to make new friends and stay active?

If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions, Coolangatta Tweed Tenpin is inviting you to do some free bowling with afternoon tea every Thursday from 2–3pm during September and October.

That’s right it free: We will supply the ball, the shoes and help with your bowling if needed and the

afternoon tea.

If your worried that you have never bowled or that you’re no good at bowling, we believe we can help.

With nearly 50 years in the local area, we have a huge amount of experience in tenpin bowling with qualified Tenpin Bowling Australia coaches in the centre who are here to help you whenever you need.

If you are interested in coming along and meeting new people and having a great time, phone the centre on 07 5536 1606.

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Why it pays to be prepared

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THE start of spring usually brings a flurry of For Sale signs to neighbourhood streets as property owners capitalise on warmer weather and gardens that look their best, to sell their place.

Spring 2016 is also accompanied by some of the lowest home loan interest rates ever seen, and buying activity is expected to be lively.

So if you’re home hunting, it pays to be prepared.

The latest figures from CoreLogic show Sydney remains the nation’s most expensive property market with a median home value of $775,000 – far higher than nearest rivals Melbourne ($585,000) and Canberra ($561,000).

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Brisbane’s median is currently $477,500, while Adelaide ($417,500) and Hobart ($327,800) are Australia’s most affordable state capitals.

What’s especially interesting about the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets is the high level of recent price gains, which in some cases have eclipsed income growth.

As a guide, the Australian National University estimates that since 2012, Sydney home

values have risen by 12.1% annually, yet household incomes in Sydney have grown by just 4.5% per annum.

The only way many of us are able to afford today’s home prices is by taking out bigger mortgages.

I’m a fan of home ownership but, if you plan on entering the property market this spring, it’s important to crunch some numbers.

Living comfortably as a home owner means more than being able to afford your loan repayments.

You still need to be able to achieve other personal goals like starting a family, enjoying some decent leisure activities and, ultimately, be able to enter retirement as close to debt-free as possible.

It also helps to avoid borrowing right up to the maximum limit a lender will allow.

This way you’re more likely to have cash in reserve to consistently pay a bit extra off your loan – a strategy that remains one of the most effective ways to get ahead with your mortgage over time.

When you find the place that’s right for you, it makes good sense to take out income protection insurance or review your current level of cover.

Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

Age pension changes imminent IN FOUR months’ time, many Australian age pensioners will have their Centrelink entitlement reduced when changes come into effect on January 1, 2017.

These changes were announced in the 2015 Federal Budget and have been passed into law. It is estimated that about 300,000 people are going to be affected. Of these it is believed about 100,000 will totally lose the pension benefit.

Changes include: ■ The value of assets you can have in addition to

your family home to qualify for a full pension would increase from $286,500 to $375,000 for couples.

■ The maximum value of assets retired couples can hold outside of the family home and still qualify for a part-pension would be reduced from $1.175 million to $814,250 under the changes.

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Toothache can be a nightmare OCCASIONAL toothache due to a lost filling or broken filling may initially cause only minor inconvenience.

Without prompt dental attention, this pain will become more severe, causing problems throughout the day such as eating and at night disturbing sleep.

Buying painkillers to get some relief from the pain due to common dental problems is very common at any time. How long can

you survive on painkillers?

Painkillers bought over the counter for relief from toothache should not be taken with some prescribed medicines as the combination can cause major medical problems. Stronger painkillers can also cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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SPRUNG!! Integrated Theatre 15 & 16 October 2016 In October, Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre will present Encounters at Lennox, a dynamic program of celebration and education in the disability realm, with a focus on art, culture, health, and inclusion.

Sprung!!’s latest theatre and dance work Encounters explores the journey of individuality and the quest for identity and belonging, featuring ten talented dancers, with and without disability.

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Saturday 15 October 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm Buffet dinner, feature performance Encounters and a Forum on disability Tickets are $50 Adults / $40 Concession

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Sunday 16 October 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm Creative Workshops on: creative writing, clowning and ceramics Tickets are $35 Adults / $25 Concession

2:00pm - 3:00pm Matinee performance of Encounters Tickets are $25 Adults / $18 Concession Full day tickets to workshop and matinee are $50 adult / $40 Concession

Northern Rivers Big Band 22 October 2016 7:15pm Appearing in concert at the Park Lane Theatre in Lennox Head on Saturday 22 October commencing at 7:15 pm, this evening of Jazz will feature cabaret style tables and a big dance floor. BYO food and drinks.

Band leader Royden Ainsworth will choose some great tunes and many of the very best foot-tapping moments in jazz history!

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New hearing aid breaks through background noise AUDIOLOGIST Suzanne Porter says the most recent breakthrough in hearing aid technology, which has enabled wireless communication between hearing aids, has resulted in improved sound quality and customer satisfaction for hearing aid candidates, but most importantly has improved the ability of speech understanding in background noise for wearers.

“The new function means that when one hearing aid decides to change settings, volume or frequency response, the other hearing aid is told to do the same

thing at the same time.

This essentially means that the hearing aids are talking to each other, which results in perfect unison in the operation of the hearing aids as one unit to focus on speech above background noise.”

Suzanne says the breakthrough will be of particular benefit to those who struggle to hear speech above conflicting noise, such as at a restaurant or in a social setting.

“We are recommending this technology to our hearing aid candidates who particularly report trouble hearing others amongst background noise.”

A1 Discreet Hearing Aids is one of the few providers to provide this technology, and it is also available in a range of their most discreet digital devices. Eligible pensioners and veterans can also receive discreet hearing aids free through the government program through A1 Discreet Hearing Aids.

A1 Discreet Hearing Aids has sites at the Q Super Centre in Mermaid Waters, Coolangatta, and Hope Island. To make an appointment with hearing specialist Suzanne Porter or Don Hudson call 07 5578 6669.

All clients can receive a free hearing assessment.

Tickets are $25 each. For table reservations please call either Sue 0409 728 814 or Liz 0411 544 004.

Tickets are limited.

The Australian Bee Gees Show: Saturday Night Fever 40th Anniversary 2017 23 Aug 2017 7:00pm The Australian Bee Gees Show are digging out their flares and dusting off their platform shoes in preparation for the Australian leg of their 2017 world tour, so let the party begin! The Saturday Night Fever 40th Anniversary tour is a fitting tribute and a celebration of the wonderful music of the Brothers Gibb. This new show will be presented in two parts and feature all of the hits in a nostalgic trip down memory lane in a multimedia concert event.

Tickets $57.20 adults / $52.20 concession

Book tickets: call 02 6687 6291 or visit www.communityspaces.com.au

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on board, easy to manage along the towpaths as your barge cruises the 330 year-old World Heritage-listed Canal du Midi, slower than you can

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Carrying just eight guests, cosseted in cosy yet roomy cabins with ensuite bathrooms, Anjodi is an 87-year-old barge

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IN the Southern French city of Narbonne you can stand by a section of road still intact from the day the ancient Romans built it. The Via Domitia was the first Roman road built to link Italy and Hispania.

This section of the ancient road is now in a shallow pit in the town square, protected by a low wall.

The historical city of Narbonne is home to the wondrous St. Just-St Pasteur Cathedral, a massive Gothic structure you could easily spend an entire day just traversing.

Barge cruising is perfect for seniors. The pace is so leisurely you can’t help but forget all concerns. There are bikes

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sleek, fitted-out in African dark wood and brass, her salon roomy with a bar (pleasingly full, and open 24 hours) and an eight-seater dining table.

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Each day brings discovery. In Carcassonne we stood before the mighty walls of the restored medieval castle while Tour Guide Steve wowed us with his total recall of Cathar history.

Barge cruising means you can access places big river ships cannot.

Everything about barging is agreeable, especially the crew ratio of one to two guests. But be warned. Once bitten by the barging bug, you’ll want more, and more…and yet more.

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New York’s cheap eats Here’s your fabulous list of ten of the local’s best

EAT, DRINK AND BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY

CHINESE CUISINE: Wind your way through the Deluxe Food Market for Chinese choices.

way through the crowds to find tasty marinated meats and seafood.

Check for samples too.

5. Look for the sign on Canal Street corner, fire hydrants painted in red, white and green and you’ll know you are in Little Italy where the street vendors sell almond biscotti and fig cookies, roasted chickpeas and honey roasted peanuts by the bag or pound.

6. A Lobster Tail, crisp puff pastry filled with cream at Ferrara Bakery and Café at 195 Grand St, along with some cannoli is a must try.

7. Katz’s Deli, 204 E Houston St, is where Where Harry met Sally in 1989. People queue up outside the door, and there’s a ticket system to get inside. Take a ticket, and it doesn’t matter if you don’t buy anything,

although you will be sorely tempted.

8. Established in 1920, Piemonte Ravioli, 190 Grand St, Co makes ravioli, tortellini and other pasta, made fresh daily the old school way.

9. La Esquina Corner Deli at 114 Kenmare St, is a casual corner taqueria hiding a dimly lit subterranean brasserie serving upmarket Mexican fare.

10. Dean and Deluca, 560 Broadway, has been providing the world’s best epicurean treats for more than 35 years.

It’s a wonder just to walk through the doors but head to the back where you are sure to find samples or just try the sushi bar. * Discover more New York cheap eats on eatdrinkandbekerry. com.au

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DESPITE the exchange rate, you can eat out in New York on the cheap if you slip on a local’s shoes. Here’s a list of ten of the best places for memorable cheap eats I discovered with Big Apple Greeter Ellen Gasnich. Big Apple Greeter Tours are a free service where locals show visitors around their city as a friend.

1. Find the best value dumplings in Chinatown at Fried Dumpling, 106 Mosco Street. You can buy 5 fried dumplings for $1.

Although the sign says they do pork buns, best not to ask the response is rarely favourable.

2. Pop into 69 Chinese Restaurant at 69 Bayard Street, to see the walls papered with signed $1 notes. Try Chinese food classics such as Beef Cho Fun and Minced Beef with Peas and Raw Egg. The average order is under $10.

3. It’s easy to find Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, by people queueing on the street outside. This large Cantonese restaurant seating 800 people draws crowds on weekends for dim sum rolled out on carts.

4. Deluxe Food Market, 79 Elizabeth St, is a long, narrow supermarket selling Chinese groceries, baked goods, sticky rice and Asian-style sandwiches. Wind your

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Science Week at botanic gardens

VISITORS bought rainforest plants, learned about koala populations and water quality testing and spent time strolling through the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens recently, as part of Science Week.

Local Friends of the Gardens were there in force to help out.

President Marie Matthews said a steady stream of visitors walked through the hoop pine

Visitors walked through the hoop pine forest forest and sensory gardens.

The Upcycle Markets and Materials Recycling Facility tours attracted many, as did Hugh and Nan Nicholson’s workshop.

The day would not have been possible without the coordination of Friends of the Gardens, Margeret Hildebrand and the local Science Hub.

Many seniors, who are members of the Wednesday work group, ran activities for children, sold cards and books and chatted with visitors.

Greeting cards featured photographs by the Friends of scenes and species from the gardens.

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Cost: $3 each or five for $10.

DETAILS Greeting cards feature photographs by the Friends of the Gardens of scenes and species.

Email: publicity@ friendslrbg.com.au Cost: $3 each or five for $10.

Creative Ken Done comp entries

TWO months ago we asked our readers “what’s the story behind the first Ken Done item you owned?”

Three winners have been awarded A Life Coloured In: Patricia McKenna from Birsbane, Sue Collins from Toowoomba, and Norma Kay from Northern NSW. Here’s one of the winning entries from Pat Mckenna: “Going to a function; nothing to wear.

Saw Ken Done material; bought it then and there.

It was furnishing material; the colours were just right.

Saw Ken signing scarves one day; he saw my skirt and did the same.”

Pat’s skirt hangs in her wardrobe and at 80 years of age she is still very proud of it.

What’s on ENCOUNTERS AT LENNOX

ON CTOBER 15 and 16, Integrated Dance Theatre will present a dynamic program of celebration and education in the disability realm, with a focus on art, culture, health, and inclusion.

Sprung!!’s latest, beautiful dance/theatre work Encounters explores the journey of individuality and the quest for identity and belonging, featuring 10 talented dancers, with and without disability.

Saturday entry is $50 adults/$40 concession. Sunday entry is $25 adult/$18 concession. Bookings are essential. More information and bookings at: www.community spaces.com.au or phone 02 6687 6291.

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WINNER: Pat’s skirt has withstood the test of time.

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performance and events venue starts.

Park Lane Theatre, Lennox Head invites artists, producers and promoters to join its annual entertainment program in 2017.

After a successful launch in March 2016, the Northern Rivers’ newest venue is seeking high-quality music, theatre, dance, and performance art productions.

Community-focused events are especially encouraged to apply.

Expression of interest to communityspaces@ ballina.nsw.gov.au and include preferred dates, a synopsis and sample of the proposed work.

Visit www.community spaces.com.au

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Saving history for the future Jan Richards

FIVE hundred glass picture slides dating back to the late 19th century will be scanned, catalogued and added to the already 30,000-strong database of the Richmond River Historical Society, thanks to a $1050 grant.

Society president Robert Smith says the special scanner they will purchase, with money from the Lismore City Council’s Annual Community Grants Scheme, will digitalise the images on the glass slides.

He estimates it will take

12 months to scan and catalogue the 500 sides.

The Historical Society, formed in 1936, is one of the earliest historical societies outside a capital city. The “remarkable resource” is used by everyone from family history researchers, to newspapers, developers, businesses and organisations with significant anniversaries.

Mr Smith believes seniors should be custodians of the family history –“the family storyteller has a responsibility”.

He says while family photos of significant

regional interest are stored by the society, those of family significance should be kept within the family for future generations.

“Put it all together, digitalise it and make available to the whole family.”

Mr Smith adds with a scanner you can get good quality scans off negatives.

“It’s useful. No longer one person in the family has all the photos.

He explains many people become interested in their family history in their 30s when they start to have their own children.

“They realise they are individuals but part of long process, an interconnectedness. They may have been interested in a small number of tales up until then – like, are we descended from a convicts? They start to want to check stories and add to them. With the demands of child rearing and employment, these questions are in their head for a long time when they have little time to pursue them. At retirement time they usually have more time for family storytelling.”

Wednesday is research day at the research centre

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REMARKABLE RESOURCE: Lismore Municipal building where research takes place.

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which is housed with the museum in the old Lismore Municipal Building at 165 Molesworth St. Arrive with your topic, and research assistants will talk it over with you then outline what is available.

The museum and research centre are manned by volunteers.

Like to volunteer? (02) 6621 9993 or email: museum@richhistory. org.au.

Richmond River Historical Society president Robert Smith.

Art, music, memory at gallery

COMMUNITY PRIDE: A family affair at Dorrobbee Grass Reserve. Don’t miss the interpretive signs developed with the Widjabul Aunties – explaining the significance of the different landforms you can see in the 360-degree view.

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Grasslands returned to former glory REGENERATING a patch of grassland 1km north of Dunoon has become an ongoing passion for Jally Hawthorn.

This grassy knoll surrounded by rainforest was declared a reserve in 1878, back in the days timber was logged then dragged by bullock to Lismore before being floated down the river.

The grassed area of Dorrobbee Grass Reserve was used as an overnight camp, keeping the bullocks well fed while the workers rested.

Jally is president of the Dorrobbee Grass

Reserve Trust and the group is committed to maintaining the place for everyone in the community.

Fifteen years ago Jally and a friend “started noticing the kangaroo grass getting smaller and smaller and a few exotic grasses getting bigger and bigger”. So they made inquiries about how to protect the grass.

“We started learning how to look after it. We started slashing, raking, after a while we started burning and that’s now the main management technique at regular

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When there’s something in night sky – comets, meteorite showers - it’s a fantastic place to watch.

intervals.”

The site has 360-degree views and is a great place for beautiful winter sunsets.

Jally suggests a walk around the top circle pathway.

“You can see a good 30-50km. At night you can see Byron Lighthouse, and during

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the day south to New Italy and west to the Mackellar Ranges.

“When there’s something in night sky – comets, meteorite showers – it’s a fantastic place to watch.

She said locals used the grasslands to walk their dogs, or picnic and hold winter solstice and

summer solstice gatherings.

Jally said the workers had done a lot of hand weeding and had “nearly got rid of a big patch of seteria grass”. They have improved the quality of grass on about 12 acres and are working on the rest.

Jally encourages people to join their working bee the first Sunday of month from 8-11am on the corner of Fraser and Dunnoon rds, 1km north of Dunnoon.

“There’s lots of different jobs to do,” she said.

A NEW MemoryScape program to heighten public awareness about dementia was launched at Tweed Regional Gallery to coincide with Dementia Awareness Month.

The gallery’s Education and Audience Development officer, Jodi Ferrari developed the MemoryScape program to provide carers and families with a thought-provoking experiences.

Mrs Ferrari said they launched a new program each year and worked with Alzheimer’s Australia and other organisations.

“Viewing artwork has incredible potential to engage, stimulate and ignite memories,” Mrs Ferrari said.

“We are also exploring the link between memory and music, so we encourage our visitors to pop on the headphones in the Margaret Olley Art Centre to enjoy classical music by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.”

As part of the MemoryScape event, Tweed Regional Gallery will launch a new product.

The new memory game, inspired by Margaret Olley’s artworks, is not only brain-healthy — it’s fun!

Visitors can pick up a MemoryScape self-guided tour sheet any time to use as a guide for walking around the exhibition, A–Z: the alphabet in art, in The Withey Family Gallery until July 16, 2017.

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Of the 17 writers featured there are the more established such as Marion Halligan, Jane Caro, Susan Wyndham and Caroline Baum, to newer voices – such as Eliza-Jane Henry-Jones and Jamila Rizvi. The theme of family underpins the collection, but the experiences shared vary from tussles with alcoholic or absent parents, to adolescent angst and rebellion, to sexual exploration and motherhood. The pieces vary in their delivery and complexity. Some tell a story, while others share a series of events. It’s hard not to find something to remind readers of our own childhoods, adolescence or families.

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SPACE SAVER: Lofts provide storage and seating solutions (ABOVE). Use vertical areas for more storage (below).

Alternative style Emily Black

Brisbane-based, The Tiny House Company co-founder Lara Noblen says the tiny home movement is taking housing to a new level, saying it is not just a dream; the “tiny house movement” is a reality.

Lara said more and more Australians were adopting it as a means of achieving freedom from debt, minimal environmental impact, and a chance to live simply.

“Imagine a sustainable

house that can bring the ability to live debt-free, with utility bills as low as $10 a month.”

Key design features Focusing on the basic requirements of sleep, work, relaxation and hygiene, a tiny home, no matter what application, they should feature living areas awash with sunlight and airflow.

Moving joinery will allow for spaces to grow or contract as required and a loft will provide an escape nook or alternative sleeping area.

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—Just like normal housing, north-facing is optimal and, if you include a conservatory, it will buffer the external environment and provide a place to grow vegetables and to relax and unwind.

Alternatively, for those tiny homes on the move a

retractable deck provides extra space when needed.

Koho Developments, North Manly, are leaders in the tiny home movement. Director Adam Bennet-Smith said they employ tiny house principles including space efficiency, amenity and storage.

“We recently completed The Kollective Byron, which consists of 20 one-bedroom detached houses that are around 30sq m,” Adam said.

“We are also working to rethink models of tenure

including long-term leases and shared equity models that will give people who have the income capacity to get a home loan but may lack the deposit, the opportunity to enter or re-enter the property market.

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