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I can't believe it's been 3 months already but it sure has been a cold start to the season. A lot of positive things have been happening for us lately with the cover image being wrapped around to the back of the magazine proving to be a massive success with a lot of feedback giving us a positive impression. We have placed a new magazine stand inside the Alstonville Plaza, which holds over 60 copies of the latest issue (40 more than the last stand) as well as some of the issue before on the bottom self (just incase you missed it). Bailey had his 1st Birthday on April 7th and apparently this milestone gives him the authority to boss his poor parents around while demanding hugs & kisses whenever he see fit (secretly we love the attention but don't tell him or it will go to his head). We have also increased the number of places that the Two Four 7 Seven Magazine can be found at the start of the season. So keep your eyes open in and around our beautiful area as there are now more than 50 locations our magazine will be distributed to each issue, details can be found on our website. The most impressive change happening with the Two Four 7 Seven Magazine is our copy increase. We have decided that as of the spring issue the circulation of the magazine will increase from 5,000 copies to over 10,000 copies! This is because of the support that local businesses and our amazing community have shown us. We also have a large subscription list and online following, with the magazine being emailed out each issue. Make sure to continue to let us know of upcoming events and activities, local news,
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sporting events and community groups, as we will still place them on our Facebook page if you happen to miss the print deadline.
Chamber News
Once again, we hope that you will enjoy reading Two Four 7 Seven as much as we did putting it together.
Places we love
The Plateau Photo Compeition
Alstonville Library
Community Groups
Please mention Two Four 7 Seven Magazine when responding to advertisements, articles or the business directory as it will help advertisers to know if their marketing with us is effective. Thank you to all the contributors for the Winter Issue. Special thanks to the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for their continued help with information on our area. For Spring Issue advertising details and deadlines please see page 23.
No part of this magazine (including artwork or editorial photographs) may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the publisher. The views expressed in Two Four 7 Seven magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher. The publisher believes all information to be true and correct at the time of printing. No liability can be accepted for errors. Please check information directly with advertisers or venues as times and dates can be changed without warning. Maps within Two Four 7 Seven are created with the intention of using as basic overview only.
Alstonville Football Club
Crawford House Museum Airing of the Quilts
Main Street Memories Alstonville History Winter Escapes
Duck Creek Mountain Travel Recipe
Chicken & Pumpkin Soup Community Groups
Wollongbar Garden Club Things we love
Homewares, Furniture & Ubooly Business Directory
Maps & details of Locals Business Winter Coupons
Spring Issue Details
Chamber news
Lisa Dillon | AWCC President
I hope you'll agree that it would be hard to miss the Bruxner Highway turn-offs to Alstonville and Wollongbar now that we have our new signs. Not only are the signs enormous, but the landscaping is also elaborate. Once again, thanks to previous Chamber of Commerce committees for this achievement. The combination of the entry signs and the two new Pacific Highway signs, should make it difficult for tourists to ignore us.
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As part of our effort to foster a strong sense of community on the Plateau, and to create an event that will publicse the Plateau, the Chamber is running its second annual photographic competition. This year the theme is People and Places on the Plateau, and first prize is $250 cash, plus your choice of any photographic course run by the Ballina Region Community College (kindly donated by BRCC). You'll find all the other details below. The Chamber is also working on a Plateau brochure to be distributed in regional Visitor Information Centres, and we have a Local Business Directory in the pipeline. Our other exciting news is that we are currently launching the inaugural Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. These awards are being wholly sponsored by North Coast TAFE, for which the Chamber is very appreciative. This will showcase local businesses to the wider community, and also give our local businesses a pat on the back. The winners of seven categories will be announced at a formal dinner at TAFE's Nightcap Restaurant in late June. Please remember that nearly every dollar you spend on the Plateau helps a local family. Stay warm!
Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce Phone: 0458 445 569 Email: info@alstonvillewollongbar.com.au Visit: www.alstonvillewollongbar.com.au
Last Years Photo Competition Winner
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Places we love Did you know there is a wonderful Alstonville Library? Definitely a place we love with FREE membership to residents and ratepayers in the Alstonville area. To start borrowing immediately you only need adequate proof of identity and to provide an address.
The Alstonville Library is one of 12 branches that make up the Richmond Tweed Regional Library Service and offers a broad range of services including fiction books in hard cover, paperback and large print, information books, music CDs and talking books on CD for both adults and children, magazines, DVDs which are available for loan free of charge and there is a photocopy and fax service available for a small charge. There are two computers available for the public to use, free of charge for library members but non-members are required to pay a fee. Wireless internet is also available
and this is free to everyone as long as they use their own equipment. Another wonderful service the library offers is a housebound service for residents with a disability or are elderly and unable to get to the library. Other programs include Story Time for 2 to 5 year olds, and “Ten minutes a day” for 0 to 2 year olds, these are held once a week. “Your tutor” for students from Years 4 to 12 are able to get assistance with school studies between 4pm and 8pm each week night, family history searches have access to Ancestry.com (using the computers in the library), you can learn another language through Transparent Language and see what information is in Encyclopaedia Britannica, Library Reference Centre, Novelist and Consumer Health just to name a few.
Alstonville Library
Over the last year two book club groups have been formed and new members are welcome. Many other services are available if you go on to the library website. Here you are able to access the library catalogue, request books and renew what you have on loan, borrowers can also download ebooks, audio books and music. The library also has a free power saving kit for members to borrow. Your local library is the hub of the community, a safe welcoming centre for all. Please visit soon and discover why over 50% of the population are already active library members. Leisure & Entertainment Centre, Commercial Road, Alstonville 6628 5527 Phone: www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au Website: Open Times: Mon to Fri - 9.30am to 5.00pm Sat - 9.00am to 12noon Location:
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I love my shop
Mitre 10 Alstonville
Describe your shop in 5 words... Historical, quirky, unique, simple awesome.
and bush nearby, a great climate and friendly people.
Any tips? Our tips. It's all in the preparation.
What products do Mitre 10 stock? A comprehensive range of hardware, homewares and garden products.
What are the benefits of your move? The new site has plenty of off street parking and we have a new garden centre with an extended range of garden products including a great range of garden pots & ornaments. We also have an even larger range of seedlings, plants and shrubs.
Something people might not know about Mitre 10... We have a loyalty system operating in the Garden Centre which entitles customers to a 20% discount on their sixth purchase after five purchases of $25 or more.
What services do you offer to help the community? We now offer free home delivery on purchases over $10 to Alstonville & Wollongbar and a small fee applies to other areas and if you cannot get to the shop just ring and we can arrange cash on delivery.
When you next visit Mitre 10 check out the fully restored old Butter Factory, another amazing historical Alstonville building.
How did the idea for your store begin? We took over the business from another local family and wanted to retain a service for locals. The hardware store has been in Alstonville for over 20 years. What do you love about your store? We love the new location and the history of the building (the old butter factory). What do you feel you bring to the town? Old style service and old style quality. What do you love about working on the Plateau? We have the best of both worlds. Beach
What are some emerging trends this season? Clean colours, off whites and natural white.
Location: Phone: Email: Open Times:
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Coach Rob Sheehan and Team Captain Hannah Sheehan with the Callan McMillian Trophy
The winning Premier Women's Team
Community Groups The 2013 football season has started in style for Alstonville & District Football Club with their top women’s team winning their fourth consecutive Callan McMillan Shield defeating Bangalow 4-3 at Oakes Oval, Lismore in extra time. The team coached by long-term coach Rob Sheehan, has had considerable success in recent years winning the last three grand finals (2010,2011 & 2012) as well as being Pointscore Champions in each of those years. Such is their talent that they last tasted defeat in 2010, going two entire seasons without losing a match. The Callan McMillan Shield final was in fact their 60th match without loss.
The 2013 team has seen many changes with some players moving from the area to attend universities and others for new jobs. This season saw some previous players return, some junior’s progress and a few new signings. The vast majority of the players are Alstonville girls that have played together for many years. Several attended Alstonville High School and in 2009 were winners of the State Knockout competition which meant lots of
Congratulations Ladies!
Alstonville Football Club
travel to many towns including flying to Sydney for the final. The experience gained through playing at a high level has helped the club to develop programs to identify talented players and implement training to suit. The club has also recently achieved Level 1 FFA accreditation and was only the second club in Football Far North Coast to do so. The club has a dedicated and hard working committee with many helpers. The future looks bright for the club with over 100 players in many adult divisions and approximately 500 junior players playing in both competitive grades & the non-competitive grades, also known as Small Sided Football. As for the Women Premier Division, you can follow their season progress on the club website www.alstonvillefc.com.au where you can get updates, results and details of their next game. Games are played on either Friday nights or Sunday afternoons. The site also includes links, news and a children’s section or you can also follow the club on Facebook.
Preschool Activities
Wollongbar community preschool celebrated Mother's Day with a visit from the Alstonville Florist. Manager Alison Elford and trainee Lelia Trees visited the preschool and made small floral arrangements with the children using beautiful flowers, that they could present to their mums. The florist visit was the culmination of a project where the children had been drawing and painting still life pictures of flowers and plants. The children had been studying nature closely as well as planting in the preschool vegetable garden, this project supported the children's learning about how to care for plants and study what they need to grow. The florist visit allowed the children to create something beautiful and they were so proud of their creations. The visit made for a very exciting day, along with building relationships with the local community.
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Winter has now arrived
It is the part of the yearly cycle where energy is at its lowest and cold slows the flow of energy & blood. The low energy/immunity can result in colds and flu, while slowed blood will exacerbate painful conditions. Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective at maintaining immunity to prevent infections as well as treating flu symptoms & aiding rapid recovery to full health. This includes chronic fatigue where there is prolonged lingering of symptoms. Acupuncture is also an excellent remedy for painful conditions rapidly, safely & effectively relieving these debilitating disorders. To provide services at an affordable price, and to enable more people to gain the profound benefits of these modalities, Brigid at Mingmen Acupuncture (at Alstonville Complete Care), is offering Community Acupuncture on Friday afternoons. Treatments 1-5pm are $25. Regular treatments are beneficial to both treat & prevent disease, physical, mental & emotional. Traditional Chinese medicine is now nationally recognised and all acupuncturists are nationally registered. This means that the public can be assured that all registered therapists are health practitioners who are fully qualified to provide these services safely and effectively. For appointments or obligation free advice phone Brigid on 6628 1654 or 0431 702 560
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Current Exhibitions at Crawford House Museum On Friday 5, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 July we’re holding our annual “Airing of the Quilts”, a display of quilts of many styles, colours and themes by local quilters. Entry is $5.00, which includes light refreshments. Starting on Friday 19 July is our “Handcrafted Dolls” exhibition, a display of beautiful porcelain dolls created by reproduction doll artist Colleen Anderson. The exhibition finishes on Sunday 1 September.
Crawford House Museum
The museum is located at 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville Open Times Fridays: Sundays: Saturday:
10am to 4pm 1pm to 4pm 10am to 4pm (Sat during the “Airing of the Quilts”)
Contact Details Phone: (02) 6628 1829 Email: info@aphsmuseum.org.au Website: www.aphsmuseum.org.au Two Four 7 Seven Magazine would like to give a special thanks to the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for the use of their information & photos throughout this Issue.
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Sunday 16 June Monthly meeting of Alstonville Plateau Historical Society, Community Resource Centre, Crawford House Museum at 2pm. Visitors welcome. Friday 5, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 July “Airing of the Quilts”, Crawford House Museum, 10am – 4pm Friday 19 July First day of “Handcrafted Dolls” exhibition, Crawford House Museum, 10am – 4pm (runs till Sunday 1 September on Fridays 10am – 4pm and Sundays 1pm – 4pm) Sunday 21 July Monthly meeting of Alstonville Plateau Historical Society, Community Resource Centre, Crawford House Museum, at 2pm. Visitors welcome. Sunday 18 August Monthly meeting of Alstonville Plateau Historical Society, Community Resource Centre, Crawford House Museum, at 2pm. Visitors welcome.
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Post Office in 1908 Land bought for 120 pounds
Federal Hotel 1930's (After refurbishment)
1911 Curb and Gutters
Main Street Memories This year marks the 148th year of Alstonville (founded in 1865 as Duck Creek Mountain and Alstonville as of 1873). Originally part of the Tintenbar shire from 1906 until the amalgamation with Ballina Municipality in 1962.
in knee deep water during a rainy day.
The village has thrived since its early beginnings as a small settlement providing basic needs to a population less than some modern caravan parks. Needs such as education, supplies, entertainment and religion were catered for, and today Alstonville has a thriving centre with a fast growing local population involved in many various activities.
In 1911 the main street had curb and guttering installed which made a vast improvement to the look and functionality of what was suffered with previously. Although about this time Ballina was beginning to enjoy electricity it was not until 1933 when Alstonville’s main street began to receive power.
Many of the locals in and around Alstonville will remember the deep canyons the main street once called its curb and gutters. Often cars could be seen belly deep in these trenches after trying to park that little bit too close to the footpath. Even more interesting was trying to get from the passenger seat of a car to the path without being washed away
Recently we were lucky enough to have the road upgraded. Take a look at what the early settlers had to contend with a little closer to 1865 (those gutters look waist deep!)
Alstonville has had a post office in no less than 5 different locations. The first office in 1888 was on the corner of Bruxner HWY and Teven Road. It then moved a little down the road and after this in 1902 moved just up the street from the Federal Hotel (roughly where Options café is at present). Six short years later in 1908 the post office once again had a new location (now Quattro Country) just
Federal Hotel 1901 (Built for 644 Pounds)
Late 1800's
Alstonville History
across the street from where the main street Newsagency is at the moment. This was the 4th and longest home of the post office until in 1997 it wandered over to the Plaza and has been there ever since. As you can see the main street of Alstonville has had quite a change over the years and is constantly evolving. The latest refurbishments have changed the layout for parking and have refreshed the village’s look with the inclusion of some much needed greenery. Who knows what 2015 will bring with the Village celebrating its 150th anniversary, I guess we will just have to wait and see. Special thanks to the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for the use of their amazing book “Postcards from Alstonville” available from the Crawford House Museum for only $10 (For contact details see article on P.8)
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Dynamic Duo Grace School of Deportment and Grooming student ‘Liberty (Libby) Bennett’ has made it. Her future in the modelling world has now been established and it was her graceful ways, natural look and approach that saw her travel to Sydney for the national finals and be crowned Miss Country Girl Australia 2012.
Liberty started lessons with Elizabeth (Libby) Lund at Grace School of Deportment and Grooming in 2011 and Elizabeth travelled to Sydney with Liberty for the contest recently. Elizabeth says ‘It was clear straight away that if modelling was of interest to Liberty it is something that she would certainly be able to achieve, however at that stage Liberty was focused on a career in medicine. That is still an ambition for Lib, but may now be put on hold for a little while’.
Grace School of Deportment & Grooming
Liberty is now signed with the prestigious Sydney based agency – Chic Model Management. Urslula Hufngal the director of Chic and icon in the modelling industry was a judge at the final. Liberty says ‘I was not going to enter the quest because I still had my braces on’ however with the support and insistence of my mentor Elizabeth Lund from Grace School of Deportment and Grooming and Mel Carrero, marketing manager of Lismore Square, I decided to give the Lismore heat a try. I was shocked when I won then – let alone what I have achieved now.
time to all of her students. The fact that she travelled to Sydney to support me says it all’. The courses at Grace Deportment are much more than a modelling course in fact they are a self-esteem program with a focus on modelling for confidence and presence. All lessons are age appropriate and are held in our local area each school holidays. If you have a daughter, granddaughter or friend who is interested simply contact Grace School of Deportment & Grooming.
Elizabeth Lund ‘I have grown so much since starting with Phone: 0427 918 400 Grace Deportment and really feel I would Visit: www.gracedeportment.com.au not have been prepared for such a large See events section for course details. Photography by event without the training and support from Libby. She is my mentor and gives so much Heidi Flumm from Blue Field Photography & Design
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Alstonville Showground Working Dog Trails Alstonville Show Society Contact: avilleshow1@bigpond.com
Alstonville Uniting Church Winter Market Morning In the hall and grounds 8:00am to 12noon Contact: 6628 0222
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Primex Casino Bruxner Highway, Casino 9:00am to 4:00pm www.primex.net.au
Lismore Lantern Parade Lismore CBD 10.00am - 10.30pm www.lanternparade.com
5-12 July
2-4 August
Evans Head Fishing Classic Evans Head www.evansheadfishingclassic.com.au
Byron Bay Writers Festival www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au
2-4 August
28 July
Bentley Art Prize Bentley Public Hall www.bentleyartprize.com.au
Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run Challenge High School, Cawley Close, Alstonville www.alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com.au
28 July
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4 August
Alstonville Showground Poultry/Bird Auction Alstonville Show Society Contact: avilleshow1@bigpond.com
4-9 July
Lennox Head Skullcandy Oz Grom Open Premier junior surfing competition www.skullcandyozgromopen.com.au
5-7 July
4WD Caravan, Camping & Marine Show Showgrounds, Alexandra Street, Lismore www.lismore4wdshow.com.au
8-11 July
Grace School of Deportment & Grooming New Course www.gracedeportment.com.au
18 August
Ballina Food & Wine Festival Jockey Club, Racecourse Road, Ballina 12:00noon to 4:00pm www.ballinafinefoodandwinefestival.com
24 & 25 August
Quota Club of Alstonville/Wollongbar Annual Arts & Craft Fair Alstonville Showground www.quotaalstonville.com
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Winter Escapes Had enough of the rain? Why not take a break, rejuvenate, relax, enjoy some fun in the sun or spend an invigorating holiday in the snow. Contact DUCK CREEK MOUNTAIN TRAVEL in the Plaza at Alstonville and let Margie, Jo, Lara or Sean inspire you with some amazing options for Your Winter Escape. Cruising is currently, the most popular type of holiday. There is a cruise to suit everyone, maybe 1 day on the spectacular Barrier Reef, 7 nights in the South Pacific, 7 nights visiting the Hawaiian Islands. Cruising is a great option for families with so many activities available for all age groups.
There are relaxing European River cruises, unique Adventure cruises to Alaska, Antarctica or The Kimberley Coast, there are small ships, ships with Rock Climbing walls & outdoor movie screens. There are interconnecting cabins for families, adult only pools, kid’s clubs and numerous dining options. Duck Creek Mountain Travel is a member of The Cruise Team, offering amazing exclusive deals for you. Check out the web site! www.thecruiseteam.com.au We’re very new to Facebook, and we need your help. Find us on Facebook and tell us what you would like to see.
Follow our very own mascot “KABOY the duck” as he travels with us… this year he has been to Namibia, New Zealand and is currently in Thailand. He’s a very lucky duck. And we are delighted to introduce our newest team member, SEAN BRUCE. Sean joined us in February, after completing his HSC at Alstonville High. He had spent work experience with us twice and impressed us with his enthusiasm, his passion for travel and his “always pleasant” manner. He is completing a 2 year TAFE Certificate in Tourism while working with us, so call in and say hello. He is keen to meet you and help you with your travel enquiries.
Recipe
Chicken & Pumpkin Soup
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Just what you need for the cold winter ahead. This recipe is great to feed a family or as a single serve, simply freeze the leftovers for Add pumpkin and stock to the blender and another night. Serve with some bread and a blend until smooth. salad. Shopping List (Feeds 4 People) 1Kg - Pumpkin (Peeled and chopped) 500g - Chicken (Cut into small stirfry size pieces) 1 Large Red Chilli (Seeded and finely chopped) 4 Cups - Chicken Stock 1 1/2 Cups - Coconut Cream 1 Tbs - Red Curry Paste 1 Tbs - Honey 1 Tbs - Cream (per person)
Pinch - Salt & Pepper
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In a large pot add the pumpkin and stock mixture, heat for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and curry paste to the pot, heat for 1 minute.
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Add the coconut cream, chilli and honey to the pot, cook for 3 minutes or until hot. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. To Serve Ladle into bowls and add a tablespoon of cream.
Turn over to 180 degrees, once ready add pumpkin and cook until soft (roughly 15 Alternatively minutes).
Instead of chicken you could add 500g cubed silken firm tofu. Heat gently so as not to break up the tofu too much. When adding the coconut milk add the Tofu. Top wtith 3 Place a large saucepan over medium heat, shredded green onions (scallions) instead of add the chicken and cook until slightly brown. the chill.
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Community Groups With a mixed membership of 40, the Wollongbar Garden Club meets in the Community Hall off Simpson Avenue Wollongbar, on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am. The aims of the club are to foster interest in and understanding of gardening in the local area and to beautify our villages with our gardens. With these objects in mind we have a range of informative, interesting guest speakers, but we DO NOT hold an annual garden competition, preferring instead to encourage FRIENDSHIP THROUGH GARDENING.
The Wollongbar Garden Club was formed in November 1993 and incorporated in 1998. The club has a connection with Gallipoli as The Lone Pine was adopted as its emblem with the motto “Forever
Wollongbar Garden Club
Growing“. Seeds from the original tree at this famous battlefield were collected by Lance Corporal Benjamin Smith and given to his mother who lived in Inverell. Hanna Hobbs with her husband, George, (First president of the Garden club), collected seeds from the tree grown in Inverell Park by its RSL, and raised seedlings. To mark ANZAC day in 1997 The Garden Club presented a young tree to Wollongbar Public School. Garden Club members were rostered for its care and in 2002 an engraved plaque was placed near the tree explaining its significant history. The Lone Pine, drawn and copyrighted by Noel Herden, features on our attendance book and members name badges. Social outings are also a feature of the club. Annual events include a meeting followed
by a BBQ lunch in May, a Spring Hat Parade used to entertain the residents of Maranoa Retirement Village, and a plant and flower stall used to raise much needed funds. Half our profits from the 2012 stall were donated to Quilts 4 Kids to buy wadding to help with their generous work. We visit gardens and nurseries in the local area. The club is a happy and active one and there is always a buzz of conversation over our great morning teas. Meetings usually have Pride and Joy, trading table and a raffle where flowers from our gardens are the prizes. Visitors are always welcome. For more details ring the president Ian 6687 9001 or Lucy 6628 6191
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1 A large range of decorative Ornaments and Giftware | Find them at Alstonville Garden House | How Much? From $12.95 2 Exclusive handmade Button Jewellery by Pricilla Designs | Find them at Gingerlilly Vintage Wares | How Much? From $10 to $39 3 Ubooly Turn your old or new iphone/ipod into a huggable interactive toy | Find them at Ubooly Australia (Advert P.10 ) www.ubooly.com.au | How Much? $35 4 Handmade to order Pendants with your own personised messages | Find them at Gingerlilly Vintage Wares | How Much? From $18 to $39 5 Decorative Ceramic sets, sold individually | Find them at Ruby Red Homewares | How Much? From $11 to $52 6 Beautiful mahogany Chest of Draws | Find them at Ruby Red Homewares | How Much? $1,200 7 Arrange of stylish Scarves, plenty of choice | Find them at Alstonville Garden House | How Much? From $14.95 8 Pure wool Teacozies handmade by local artist | Find them at Gingerlilly Vintage Wares | How Much? From $25 to $49
One-Stop Health Shop
Alstonville Complete Care has been part of the local landscape for over a decade and new owners, Shaun and Joanne Cashman, are enjoying welcoming past, present, and new clients to this popular health care centre. Shaun, a chiropractor, and Joanne, a kinesiologist, and their three children, made a tree change four years ago, moving to the Northern Rivers region after running a successful chiropractic clinic in Sydney for 22-years. They continued to work in the local health care industry before taking over as owners and managers of Complete Care in October last year. The clinic and newly built pilates studio in Daley Street houses a dedicated, professional, and experienced team of practitioners offering the most extensive range of natural health care services in the Northern Rivers. Families can take care of mind, body, and spirit by choosing from chiropractic, kinesiology, physiotherapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, bowen therapy, psychology, cranio-sacral, energy healing, herbal medicine, and speech therapy. “One of the great advantages of having such a diverse range of health practitioners under the one roof is that there is always someone, or a team of people, who can help with your health issues,” Shaun explains. “Complete Care really is a one-stop health shop.” For your convenience, Complete Care has both EFTPOS and Hicaps facilities so health fund and Medicare claims can be processed on the spot. For further information or to make an appointment phone Alstonville Complete Care on 6628 1654.
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Business Directory Accommodation
Migration Agent - Visa Assist Australia PO Box 133, Alstonville
Alstonville Country Cottages 7 Cemetery Road, Alstonville
0266 281 696
Alstonville Settlers Motel 188 Ballina Road, Alstonville
0266 285 285
Arabella Garden Inn Motel 1 Smith Lane, Wollongbar
Ref: W12 0266 285 666
Pines on the Plateau Boutique Lodges 7 Converys La, Wollongbar
Ref: W18 0266 281 319
Arts & Entertainment Art From The Heart 78 Main Street, Alstonville Del Strong Art
Ref: A49
Dacou
Ref: A33
Contemporary Glass Artist & Sculptor 598 Wardell Road, Dalwood
Automotive & Marine All About Cars
Alstonville Automotive Services 33 Northcott Cresent, Alstonville Alstonville Caravan Repairs Alstonville Smash Repairs 32 Kays Lane, Alstonville
0266 288 878
Ref: IE19 Ref: IE20 0266 285 711 Ref: IE80 Ref: IE69 0266 280 430
0421 322 536
Myra Computers
Ref: IE80
National Parks & Wildlife Service
Ref: IE12
Post Office Programmed Facility Management
Ref: W4 Ref: IE29
Rachel Elizabeth Photography
0401 232 568
Sleepy Turtle Photography
0435 031 585
Software North Business Solutions Ref: A37 0266 281 940
Help to support local business
Ref: AP9
Education & Employment
Chinese Takeaway
Ref: AP13
Federal Hotel
Ref: A18
ESP Espresso Bar
Ref: A35
Harry Lees Chinese Restaurant Simpson Avenue, Wollongbar Just Pizza
Ref: W6 0266 283 111 Ref: AP6
Options Cafe 1/75 Main Street, Alstonville
Ref: A12 0266 280 090
Orio Cafe Alstonville Plaza, Alstonville
Ref: AP5 0266 285 858
Pioneer Tavern
Ref: W11
Quattro Country Main Street, Alstonville
Ref: A47 0266 283 333
Ballina Region Community College 494 Bruxner Highway, Alstonville
0266 285 426
Russellton Take-Away
Ref: IE22
Little Angels Preschool & Childcare
Ref: W13
Wollongbar Public School
Ref: W14
Savannah Cafe Main Street, Alstonville
Ref: A19 0266 288 700
Wollongbar Community Preschool
Ref: W16
Entertainment
Ref: IE82
Hot House Music
Ref: A60
RSL Sub Branch
Ballina Truck & Trailer Repairs
Ref: IE11
Caltex Service Stration
Ref: A11
Dick White Bus & Motorhome
Ref: IE36
Bruno Ivan Accountants 3-8/92A Main Street, Alstonville
GG Automotive
Ref: IE92
Century 21
Finance, Legal & Real Estate
The Blue Shop The Fishermans Wife
Jarrad Cramp Dance
Family & Community
Tandoori Place
Ref: A29
Government
National Parks & Wildlife Service
Hair & Beauty Bebop Hair
Body FX 16 Wollongbar Drive, Wollongbar Ref: A52 0266 280 155 Ref: A1
Elsabes Hairdressers O! Hair South Street, Alstonville
Ref: A10 Ref: A24 Ref: AP26
Ref: A16
Ref: A54 0266 286 868 Ref: AP21 Ref: A27 0266 285 985
Commonwealth Bank
Ref: AP2
Reflections Hair Dressers
Precision Auto
Ref: IE79
CPL Crane Paskin Law (Upstairs)
Ref: AP7
Rejuvenation Beauty & Skincare
Sailfish Catamarans
Ref: IE97
Crandon Financial Services
Ref: A51
Relax & Wax Beaty Salon
Ref: A4
The Motorcycle Shop
Ref: IE74
Darnell & Associates Solicitors
Ref: A42
Smooth Tanning & Beauty
Ref: A14
Wollongbar Auto Repairs
Ref: IE40
Elders
Ref: A40
Yager Performance
Ref: IE22
First National Wal Murray
Zak Speed Mechanical Repairs
Ref: IE77
Ingram Wiles & Associates
Northern Rivers Auto Electrical
Business & Professional Services
Ref: IE111
LJ Hooker Shop 16 The Plaza, Alstonville
Ref: AP18 Ref: A44 Ref: AP4 0266 281 163
Adaptive Computer Services
Ref: IE29
NAB
Ref: A50
Alstonville Mail Distribution Centre
Ref: IE81
On Track Chartered Accountants
Ref: IE90
Australia Post Shop Back Slapping Signs Chunky Monkey Creative PO Box 872, Alstonville sales@chunkymonkeycreative.com.au www.chunkymonkeycreative.com.au
Ref: AP35 Ref: IE75 0266 281 925
Don Taylor Surveyor
Ref: A51
Enviroment Information Technology
Ref: IE29
Girl Friday Organising Solutions
0417 823 008
Richard Lutze & Associates
Ref: A3
Stylist Hail Salon
Ref: A23
Tozers Top Cuts
Ref: AP12
Home & Garden
Alstonville Garden House 432 Wardell Road, Alstonville
Ref: A63 0266 283 296
Alstonville Kitchens 31 Kays Lane, Alstonville
Ref: IE113 0266 280 870
Alstonville Landscaping (Aaron or Zo)
0413 816 414
Alstonville Laundry
Stephensons Solicitors
Ref: A53
Alstonville Pools and Spa’s
Summerland Credit Union
Ref: A48
Alstonville Tiles & Floor Coverings
That Figures Accountants
Ref: A45
Alstyle Cabinets
Food & Dining
Ali’s Indian Restaurant
Ref: AP32
Bunga Raya Chinese
Ref: A46
Ref: W8 Ref: A36
Ref: IE45 Ref: AP16 Ref: IE25 Ref: IE123
APT Creative Kitchens
Ref: IE70
Canvas Concepts
Ref: IE32
Craftsman Homes Australia
Ref: IE95
Impress Blind Design
Ref: IE91
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Medical, Health & Wellbeing
Alstonville Clinic Alstonville Community Health Service Alstonville Complete Care 2 Daley Street, Alstonville Alstonville Dental 87 Main Street, Alstonville Alstonville Family Dental Alstonville Medical Centre Alstonville Plateau Healing Rooms Commonwealth Respite Centre Health Support Services Life without Barriers Main Street Pharmacy My Own Gym Main Street, Alstonville Rightfoot Podiatry Rosalyn Moyle Optometrist Spectrum Herbal Products Sullivan Pathology Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Chiro Terry White Chemist Wollongbar Doctor Wollongbar Chemist Wollongbar Dental
Pets
Adorable Dogs 2/55 Northcott Cres, Alstonville Alstonville Vets 4 Daley Street, Alstonville Summerland Aquariums 143 Lindendale Rd, Wollongbar Wollongbar Veterinary Clinic 11 Simpson Ave, Wollongbar
Ref: IE23 Ref: IE30 0410 497 201
Alstonville Catholic Church Main Street, Alstonville Alstonville Uniting Church Main Street, Alstonville
0266 283 696 Ref: IE96 Ref: IE24 Ref: IE27 Ref: IE117 Ref: IE58
Retail
Ref: A8 Ref: A56 Ref: A59 0266 281 654 Ref: A57 0266 280 783 Ref: AP15 Ref: A30 Ref: A32 Ref: AP14 Ref: IE64 Ref: A28 Ref: A21 Ref: A39 0266 281 125 Ref: A9 Ref: A43 Ref: IE86 Ref: A55 Ref: A6 Ref: AP33 Ref: W5 Ref: W10 Ref: W9 Ref: IE57 0266 285 800 Ref: A58 0266 285 262 Ref: W17 0266 288 498 Ref: W7 0266 283 326
Religion
Alstonville Anglican Church 8 The Avenue, Alstonville Alstonville Baptist Church 108 Wardell Road, Alstonville
0266 280 231 0266 285 387
Ace Variety Discounts Alstonville DVD 78 Main Street, Alstonville Alstonville Florist Shop 17 The Plaza, Alstonville Alstonville Newsagency Candy Lane Main Street, Alstonville Get Hooked on Books Gingerlily Vintage Wares 76 Main Street, Alstonville Red Earth Ruby Red Homewares Shop 13 The Plaza, Alstonville Taffys Shoe Repairs Vintage Stitches 1/76 Main Street, Alstonville Wollongbar Newsagency
0266 283 047 0266 280 222 Ref: AP27 Ref: A37 0266 281 940 Ref: AP3 0266 285 529 Ref: A20 Ref: A13 0266 286 335 Ref: AP20 Ref: A34 0266 281 450 Ref: A41 Ref: AP31 0266 285 758 Ref: AP34 Ref: A7 0412 179 919 Ref: W1
Sports & Recreation
Alstonville Aquatic Centre Crn Freeborn & Alston Ave, Alstonville
0266 280 826
Alstonville Plateau Bowls & Sports Club 10-14 Deegan Drive, Alstonville
0266 283 117
Wollongbar Community Gardens
Supermarkets & Groceries Alstonville Cellars Alstonville Plaza Meat & Deli Alstonville Quality Meats Coles Supermarket Fruit & Veg Shop IGA Shopping Centre McCarthys Bakery Snowys Bakery
Trades & Industrial Services Alstonville Concrete Plant Alstonville Steel Agrimac An Jon Electrical Arthur Walker Constructions Aussie Spirit Camping An Jon Electrical Arthur Walker Constructions Aussie Spirit Camping
Ref: W15 Ref: AP1 Ref: AP24 Ref: A22 Ref: AP28 Ref: AP23 Ref: W2 Ref: A26 Ref: AP22
Ref: IE101 Ref: IE31 Ref: IE10 Ref: IE120 Ref: IE29 Ref: IE99 Ref: IE120 Ref: IE29 Ref: IE99
Ballina Total Towing Ref: IE35 Boral Cement Ref: IE101 Caravan, Boat & Car Storage Ref: IE100 C&M Garage Doors Ref: IE94 Cutana Hat Co Ref: IE48 Dental Laboratory Ref: IE25 Donnelly & Hughes Building Contractors Ref: IE39 Duraplas Ref: IE47 Enrgy Ref: IE90 Halray Ref: IE100 Holcim Ref: IE67 JLE Engineering Ref: IE57 Kortick Construction Ref: IE121 Landmark Ref: IE71 Macadamia Oils of Australia Ref: IE15 Macaz Ref: IE81 Nats Coffee Ref: IE113 NCA Consulting Ref: IE64 NJ Constructions Ref: IE68 + IE112 Norco Rural Ref: IE28 Ontrac Construction Supplies Ref: IE52 PJ & WL Evans Excavations Ref: IE38 Robbs Mowers Ref: IE76 2/1 Russellton Drive, Alstonville 0266 287 555 Ruracing Ref: IE113 Solid Kitchens ‘n’ Cabinets Ref: IE111 Stone Inspirations Ref: IE111 Sunshine Electrical Services NSW 0416 043 414 Think Water Alstonville Ref: IE85 Troll Dental Ref: IE24 Waggott Engine Services Ref: IE119 Woolmen Ref: IE3
Transport
Alstonville Bus Service Ballina Bus Lines Burnett Bus Lines Flynns Transport
Travel & Tourism
Ref: IE83 Ref: IE115 Ref: IE118 Ref: IE54
Amaze ’n’ place 149 Wardell Road, Alstonville
Ref: A61 0266 286 286
Crawford House Museum 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville
Ref: A25 0266 281 829
Duck Creek Mountain Travel Shop 25 The Plaza, Alstonville
Ref: AP8 0266 283 701
Summerland House Farm 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville
Ref: A62 0266 280 610
Utilities
Rural Fire Brigade
Ref: IE26
22 Alstonville RSL Sub Branch Our mission is to provide for the well-being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving & ex-serving Defence Force Personnel & their dependants while promoting Government and Community awareness of the need for a stable & progressive Australia. Here in Alstonville, the RSL Hall is located at 13 Bugden Avenue just next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre.
display which the public are most welcome to view whenever the front doors are open. We are currently documenting past ANZAC Days & requesting loan of any photos, etc. for reproduction.
The Alstonville RSL sub-Branch is a not-for-profit charity & as such is highly reliant on donations received from the public, particularly our ANZAC Day & Poppy Day Appeals. Funds are Alstonville RSL Sub - Branch provides Welfare also derived from the ocassional rental of the & Pension services to the veteran community hall by local dance and community groups on the Plateau. The Hall is open every Tuesday for which a very moderate fee is charged. morning from 9.00am & Pension practitioners are in attendance to assist while monthly Alstonville RSL sub-Branch extends a warm meetings are held in the hall on the second welcome to all ex-service men & women to Saturday of every month commencing at join with us in assisting those of our comrades 9.00am with a morning tea & fellowship after. & their carers who are in need of the services Each practitioner is highly trained to assist with we can supply. Affiliate Membership is also pension enquiries & can assist clients at all open to family members of veterans & like levels of any compensation claim as well as minded members of the Plateau community matters pertaining to health & wellbeing. The wishing to uphold the values of service. hall also houses an extensive memorabilia LEST WE FORGET
Alstonville Probus Changeover Luncheon On Wednesday the 10th of April the Probus Club of Alstonville celebrated their 30th changeover luncheon at the 561 Alphadale Restaurant. Close to 60 members witnessed the official handing over of the president’s chain to Kayleen Cooper, the new president for 2013/2014. The new committee was introduced and a delicious meal enjoyed by all. They were privileged to be entertained by Alstonville Probettes, eight talented ladies who demonstrated how the Alstonville Village People can move and admitted they drank at the Federal Hotel.
Art Supplies, Gallery & Gifts Introducing 'Romero Britto" Pop-art Collection! "Art from the Heart Collections" in Alstonville bring to you funky ceramic table top pieces with bold, exciting colours. Choose from collectable teapots, cup & mug sets, salt & pepper sets, milk & sugar sets, heart trinket boxes & more. New in store Britto Pop Plush Toys designed to give warmth & colourful love, ideal for many special occasions from newborn to adults! Calling all animal lovers... frogs, birds, chooks,roosters, dolphins, elephants, the russell collection offers premium glass ornaments, beautiful picasso style glass vases perfect for giving the quality gift without the expensive pricetag. New photo frames... colourful, happy photos in gorgeous bright frames, see instore our range of available colours. Call into "Art from the Heart Collections" 78 Main Street Alstonville. Senior & Student discounts available.
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