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Strutting their stuff: A spring fashion parade brings style to the streets, page 12

FREE NOVEMBER 2010 No.143 CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

DOGS STAR

There she goes: In the past, much of town burned down. This was the pub, page 14

It’s Bangalow Show time. Kevin Jarrett considers the options of this year’s theme – dogs – in the Pavilion or out in the ring. Everyone’s a winner, page 3. Stonefruit time, above, page 16.

Fun for a serious cause: Going pink to raise funds for cancer research, page 24

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Resilience

Society, Playgroup, ADFAS, Pony Club,

groups, the Poultry Club, the Garden Club,

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Cover photo shoot – getting ready for the show – and this pic, by Lisa Sharpe. From left: Greg Nash and (working dog) Chloe; Kevin Jarrett; Karen Ryan and (doesn’t do running) Lennie;

Cover photo credits (from top): Stone fruit season by Christobel Munson; Fashion Show by Lisa Sharpe; Fire in Town courtesy Terry Bleakley; Pink Ladies by Lisa Sharpe. This pic: Dazzling garden colour, Jacaranda mimosaefolia and Metrosideros queenslandica, by Helen Wilson.

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We have climbed back up on our feet after the Global Financial Crash. We have had months of ridiculously heavy rain seriously affecting the livelihoods of so many of our local agricultural producers. Good friends among us have had to deal with serious illness – but despite all, hinterlanders and townsfolk alike are gearing up to take time out to celebrate at the most important event in the Bangalow calendar: the 111st Bangalow Show, being held this year on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 November.Staged annually by the Bangalow Agricultural

and Industrial Society, the Bangalow Show hasn’t lasted for so long without providing a venue where the world stops and pays homage to the land which supports us.Find a program and map out your days.

After the heated early Saturday morning hours, where the Pavilion is swathed in secrecy as

every item on exhibit is judged, at 2pm the grand parade begins, and this year, Kevin Jarrett opens the show.There’s the Showgirl competition, the ride-

on lawn mower races, the ironman event, the beef and dairy cattle, horses, poultry, pigeons, ducks and geese to see.The theme in the Pavilion (known as the

A&I Hall for the rest of the year) for this year’s show is Dogs, so be prepared for a

The Pedigree Dog Show – happening all

Nearly 400 dog entries are usually received, as it is run in conjunction with Dogs NSW. The Chief Steward for this section is Albie Webster, tel. 6672 7332. Working Dog Trials happen on Friday from 6.30 to 8.30am in the main ring. The dogs work cattle and the Chief Steward is Daniel

McGettigan tel. 6647 4623. Dog High Jump Competition - Saturday afternoon in the main ring. Open to all dogs including ‘townies’ with a $2 entry fee. Head Steward is Ron Weir. The Written Word section in the Pavilion also has a dog theme. Call the Head Steward, Michelle Dawson on 6687 1789, if you’ve written a beautiful Dog Ode to contribute. The Show Theme in the Pavilion is ‘Dogs’ and the Head Steward is Claudia Schick. Not to forget that all-time favourite, the Pet Parade on Friday at 4pm. This includes the Dog Races for the fastest eater for both big and little dogs;; the pet with the waggliest tail;; the prettiest eyes;; the longest whiskers, and the pet that most looks like its owner.Gate entry is $10;; kids under 12 free.

High school students and pensioners $5. Christobel Munson

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S H O W T I M E

ROLL UP, ROLL UP, TO THE GREATEST SHOW IN TOWN!

Thanks to Sylvie, Louie and Dylan Kennedy for lending us their wooden farming friends for this photo.

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Speed hump number 1 – The start-stop 80kph speed limit on the higher part of the St Helena Hill to Coolamon Scenic Drive

Speed hump number 2 – Some inertia

residential development at Parrot Tree implement improvements to the interchange,

slip lane from Lismore Road and, as a separate

SLOW DOWN TO A DEAD STOP?

COUNCIL SEEKS VIEWS ON NEW DEVELOPMENT DCPS

spent poring over aerial photographs and

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provide planning strategies and controls for

and commercial development to vehicle

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pedestrian) and loss of village atmosphere

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Bangalow Garden Club

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Heritage House News1. Valentino Exhibition

2. Craft Exhibition

Saturday 6 to Saturday 27 November

Saturday 13 November at 1pm

3. Christmas Party

Saturday 18 December. We

4. Tea Room

Saturday 18 December Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January, 2011

Wendy Grissell

Book Launch

The Wonderful World of DOGS

Saturday 13 November

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Bowlo News

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North Coast Bookkeeping ServicesFor all your Bookkeeping requirements including BAS, QuickBooks or MYOB

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Accountants Registered Tax Agents

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Contact John HUDSON for an initial consultation 85 BYRON ST, BANGALOW PH: 6687 2960

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We provide a confidential, competent and prompt legal service with sensitivity appropriate to the current economic circumstances.

Owen Hughes: Principal Solicitor

Open 8am-5.15pm

Vivienne Gorec

Coorabell Neighbourhood Garage Sale

Saturday 20 November, from 9am-3pm.

Wendy Gray

Bangalow Lions

November 19 and 20

Lion Kevin Palmer

Project Inspire

Clare Hopkins

Skate ParkTuesday 9

November, 7.30pm,

Writers’ Group

Thursday 4 November at 9.45am

Thursday 18 November at 10am

Simone Hogan

Charity Festival

Saturday 13 November

Pippa Swift, Horace Bevan and the In Good Company crew

Music at Newrybar Hall

2.30pm on Sunday 7 November

Nick Repin (0419 259 780) David Roland (6687 2829)

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may help other health matters, but had

included the quote attributed to historian

This prompted me to try to remember

club – what is it? – ah yes, the Northern

interest to you, too, they have walks most weekends and some mid week. See www.

Bushwalking in the Rainbow Region by

are more your scene, try Beaches of Byron and the Northern Rivers. Both books are

Brian Sundstrom

day on Saturday 20 November. For the past two years, a lot of local

to the pool in the old creek bed. They include

Land and Rivercare Group, various staff and departments of Byron Shire Council and other

local environmental and technical consultants,

custodians and students from Southern Cross University.

dream a reality.

wetland. Activities at the open day will include walks to the wetland site and talks

Learn how to test for water quality in our local Byron Creek. Have a look at technical plans and

Development Application. Make some comments on our draft

includes the wetland site, into public

For further information about the

available on www.sustainablefutures.com.

WETLANDS OPEN DAY

‘Burbang. The animals are coming together’. by Widjabul artist Sheldon Harrington

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FASHION HAS A SPRING IN ITS STEPSome of Bangalow’s local businesses and designers

showcased their wares at

a combined fashion

parade in mid-

October. Loads of fun

and great inspiration

for what the smart

person-about-town

will be wearing. On

behalf of the Bangalow

Chamber of

Commerce the

$1200 proceeds

were donated to

the BCCC.

Photography: Lisa Sharpe

Comperes Scott and Morag

Backstage

Little Peach

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Liz Thomas : Libbie Nelson

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H I S T O R Y T A L E S


Within a few weeks the Historical Society, in conjunction with the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce, will begin a grand new project: the placement of brass plaques celebrating the early building heritage of this town. This will be accompanied by the start of guided walks to many of the places of interest.It is fascinating to gain an overview of how

town has changed since the late 1800s. How it has grown and contracted and grown again.

Terry BleakleyBangalow) Pub: Fire destroyed the Granuaille Hotel in

street and burnt out Readings drapery store, Leesons tobacco shop and the Bank of NSW. The glow could be seen for 40 miles and

by midnight the little town of a few hundred people was crowded with 4000 sightseers who impeded the work of the bucket brigade.

picture show, the patrons immediately started

The owners of the picture show decided to abandon the program.The hotel had been condemned 12 months

earlier and a court order issued for its rebuilding. The Byron hotel replaced it in 1940 and forms the basic structure of what remains today.

THE HERITAGE WALK

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6687 0522 4 Granuaille Rd Bangalow


L O C A L P R O D U C E


Bangalow stonefruit growers estimate that their crop will be down about 40 per cent on last year’s production, due to the frequent heavy rainfalls. According to Ray Hick, of Heavenly Valley Farms, there are between 12 to 15 Bangalow stonefruit growers, who together produced about 500,000kg of fruit last year. “This year we’re likely to produce about

60,000 5kg trays, a total of 300,000kg. Though last year was a better season, the two previous seasons we’d been hard hit with hail.”

Heavy rain fell early in the season, damaging fruit. “The nectarines were cracked and peaches got very water damaged,” Mr Hick said. Damaged fruit is usually “given to the cows”, as there is no-one locally set up to make fruit juice or jam commercially.From Glenbrook Farm, Robert Buckley

reported a loss of about 50 per cent of his stone fruit due to heavy weather, though his mid-season peaches were affected the least. “Blueberries look OK, but the strawberries

have been a dead loss in the rain,” he said.

Heavenly Valley Farms’ Peach and Walnut ChutneyIngredients

225 g onions2 garlic cloves(50g fresh root ginger, if desired)225g sultanas1 cinnamon stick1 dried red chilli, crushed

240 ml cider vinegar350 ml white wine vinegar

Method1. Halve the unpeeled peaches and remove the

chop the root ginger, if using.)

saucepan with all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes, or until the chutney has reduced and thickened.

chopped walnuts.3. Spoon the chutney into warmed sterilized jars, to within 3mm of the tops. Seal the jars and label. The chutney is now ready to use. Makes about 1.1kg.

RAIN REDUCES STONEFRUIT CROP

Cover fruit and chutney courtesy Heavenly Valley Farms. Story and pic by Christobel Munson

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17NOVEMBER 2010

RF Byrne EarthmovingConstruction & Paving

Phone Dick on 6687 8418 or 0412 831 944549 Friday Hut Rd Brooklet 2479

Access Roads Driveway & Car Parks

Plant Hire - grader etc Erosion Control

Hot Mix & Bitumen Seal

Mick Rowley Lic No: 155937C

Bangalow Pumps & IrrigationPh: 6687 1550 Mobile: 0428 871 551

SALES SERVICE DESIGN INSTALLATION

Solway’s Fuel Stop

Fuels, Oils, Batteries and Accesories for Cars, Bikes, Trucks and Tractors

Driveway Service FirewoodGas Bottle Swap & Refill Bulk Fuel DeliveriesPrepaid Mobile Recharge Bulk KeroseneGroceries & Ice Filtered Drinking WaterOPEN 7 DAYS 6am-7pm54 Byron St ph: 6687 1441

Ray Towers CarpetsTOWERS DRIVE, MULLUMBIMBY PH 6684 2467

9 THREE CHAIN RD, STH LISMORE PH 6621 8399

Carpets at low,low prices!

‘Our pr ices are discounted all year round’

Thousands of metres of carpets,berbers, twists, plushes, sisals,


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THE HEALING PROCESSContinuing our series on the folks behind some Bangalow businesses, Christobel Munson talks with

Anna Rolfes, MD, PhD, about her way of healing.

The ad is intriguing: ‘Nurture the healer within you”, it says. How is that possible? Dr Anna Rolfes, MD, PhD, started the

Institute for Vibrational Medicine in 1995 primarily as an educational facility to teach bio-energetic medicine and kinesiology. Her healing sessions aim to “help people access their innate potential for self-preservation and self-healing”.Dr Rolfes’ 40-year healing ‘pedigree’ is

extensive. Educated in Germany, she received her medical degree from the University of Heidelberg in the 1970s. Initially she was “very interested in the psycho-somatic and socio-economic factors contributing to disease” and completed a doctorate at that university in

medicine and specialised in musculoskeletal medicine. “In Germany, my training comprised both

surgical and non-surgical treatment for muscle and bone diseases,” she explained from her clinic overlooking the green rolling hills of Newrybar. In Dr Rolfes’ view, in the last decades of the 20th century, doctors were degraded to becoming ‘sales reps’ for the products of health industries. “What more can you do when you’re limited to 10-20 minute consultation times?” she asks. “As a result, many patients are not appropriately cared for by the treatment plans promoted by health industries.”

Taking a year off medical practice and travelling in Australia in 1987, she connected with healers and monks and cultivated a love for acupuncture, homeopathy, personal development and meditation techniques. Introduced to kinesiology, this led her to further research into muscle function and subtle energy (or chi), the topic of yet another PhD she undertook in Australia. “I was intrigued by kinesiology’s simple examination

dysfunction, then determining the best treatment to correct the problem.”In the mid 1990s Dr Rolfes decided to

practise and promote non-invasive health care therapies. She had observed that many patients responded well to complementary therapies. “I witnessed consistent improvement happening to some people in my care through homeopathy and acupuncture, in cases where mainstream medical intervention would have been often very invasive and crippling. Looking back to my education, I feel very fortunate that my wise surgical teachers emphasised to us students to - whenever possible - try the least

chance to heal by itself.”Today, most clients come for an average of

three visits, during which time she gives them directions and inspiration to heal from within. “I work with the innate healing ability of a person. The body is a big ecosystem constantly renewing itself. Within two years nearly every molecule in our body has been replaced. Using kinesiology muscle tests, I am able to observe

their health problem. Then we explore how they can come into a more stable and healthy state.” Music has been a life-long interest. She

sings in a choir and plays classical guitar. In any spare time, Dr Rolfes works on generating a rainforest corridor with neighbours.

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AA Tues 5.30 Doug 6687 8668Angling Club Outing 2nd Sat Ray 6687 1139Aussie Rules Bill 6687 1485Aussie Rules Junior Greg 6687 1231Bangalow Community Alliance (BCA) Terry 6687 2525Bangalow Markets monthly 4th Sun Jeff 6687 1911Bangalow Freemasons 4th Monday 7.30pm Steve 6624 5547Bridge Fri 12pm Brian 6687 2427Cancer support 1st Wed 1-4pm Chris 6687 0004Childcare Centre 7.45am-6pm Kerry 6687 1552Cricket Club Anthony 0429 306 529CWA 2nd Wed Sue 6687 2619Garden Club 1st Wed Shirley 6687 1417 George the Snake Man George 0407 965 092Groundforce Georgia 6629 1189Historical Society/Museum/Tea Room Vivienne 6687 2183Jazz-x-ercise Thurs 6pm Ann 6629 1041Land/RiverCare 1st Sat working bee Liz 6687 1309Lawn Bowls, Men Wed & Sat 1pm Ian 6687 2604Lawn Bowls,Women Tues 9am Dot 6687 1246Lions Club 2nd/4th Tues 7pm Roger 6687 0543Mufti Bowls 3rd Sat 9am Lynne 6687 1823Netball Club train 4.15 Thurs Rachel 6687 0402Op Shop 10-3pm Sat 10-12 6687 2228Parks Committee 3rd Tues 7.30pm Jan 6684 7214Playgroup Tues 10am Jenni 6629 1740Pony Club Kim Herwig 6687 8007

Pool Trust 3rd Wed Peta 6688 4236Poultry Club Hec 6687 1322Progress Association Ian 6687 1494Quilters 2nd,4th Thurs Leonie 6687 1453Red Cross monthly - 1st Fri Emily 6687 1038S355 C’mtee Heritage House Dawn 6687 2442Scouts Tues 6.30pm Alison 6628 1024Show Society Karen 6687 1033Soccer Club 2nd Mon 6pm Nick 6687 1607Social Golf every 2nd Sun Brian 6684 7444Sports Association 2nd Wed bi-monthly Brian 6687 1024Sporting Field bookings Nick 6687 1607St Vincent de Paul 6687 1944Tennis Court Hire B&S Club Kaylene 6687 1235Writers Group 1st Thurs Ruth 6686 3008

VENUES A&I Hall Station St Michael 6687 1081Anglican Hall Ashton St Russell 6687 1046Bangalow Showgrd Moller Pavilion Karina 6687 1035Sports/Bowling Club Byron St Lynne 6687 1235Catholic Hall Deacon St George 6687 1969Coorabell Hall Coolamon Scenic Simon 6684 2888 Newrybar Hall Newrybar Village Kay 6687 1324RSL Hall Station St Charlotte 6687 2828Scout Hall Showgrounds Jenny 6687 2047Heritage House Deacon St Dawn 6687 2442

USEFUL INFORMATION AND CONTACT NUMBERS

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23 Byron St, Bangalow Ph/Fax: 6687 1104

BANGALOW PHARMACY

stockists ofDr.Hauschka

Skin Care

Annick GoutalParfumsACQUA

DIPARMA

Professional advice + Compounding Prescription Service available

PENHALIGON’S LONDON

23 Byron St, Bangalow Ph/Fax: 6687 1104

Professional advice + Compounding Prescription Service available

MISSONI HOME Me&Ro

HERBAL & HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC & DISPENSARY

! Over-the-counter Advice

! Private Consultations! Health Fund Rebates

Kaye Shadbolt & Sue Daly 34 Byron St, Bangalow

NaturopathicsBANGALOW

6687 1831

Largest range of liquid herbal extracts including pleasant tasting

alcohol free herbs.

The Bangalow Medical CentreLot 1 Ballina Rd, Bangalow, NSW 2479

Ph: 02 6687 1079Fax: 02 6687 1132

Promoting the health and well being of the community

Surgery Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat: 9.00 - 11am

After hours shared with Byron GPs at Byron Bay Hospital

Dr Graham Truswell Dr Jill Pryor Dr Cynthia Spiers Dr Julian Chew Dr Marcus Hewitson

Dr Sami Spencer Dr Inga Schader

HEALTH & WELLBEING IN BANGALOW

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O U T A N D A B O U T


We have been running a Nashua writing and photo competition and while the number of entries was small, the quality was fantastic. The winning entry for the open section is a poem by Michael

Douglas (see right). The range of photos was fantastic: Jayne Douglas took the August Morning photo, above – and it was the winner of the open section, and Gerry Rhis took the Sunset photo, below – and it was the runner up in the open section. Jacinta Lithgow

NASHUA NOTES

The Hills of BangalowGentle as the call of the morning mist and rain,

The birds give their gentle song of quietude,

My heart now deepened, the hues of the morning glow, For I am of the hills, the hills of Bangalow.

The grass illuminates with viridescent green,

Wompoo and wren, at home in this special place,

Harmonious as I dream, ‘neath the branches low,For I am of the hills, the hills of Bangalow.

My home, my home awaits with its warm desire,

Where verse is shared, and songs of the soul are sung,

Our words, they are alive, our prayers, they are aglowFor I am of the hills, the hills of Bangalow.

Invoke all this beauty, this holy accolade,

For I am of the hills, the hills of Bangalow.

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23NOVEMBER 2010

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Hydraulink Bangalow is your local supplier and retailer of hydraulic hoses, fittings and componentry

Phone: Grant: 0429 425 965 02-6687 1672 Peter: 0427 299 904

We service the Macadamia, Agriculture, Earthmoving, Industrial and Manufacturing Industries

BLINDS AND SECURITYBANGALOW

KAYES KIDS UPDATE

The students of Bangalow Public School continue to excel in a variety of areas, both in and out of the classroom.Our Stage 3 Debating team, made up

of Gracie Hughes, Jack Hanson, Jazmine Fitzgerald and Tahlia Bourke won the Zone Premier’s Debating Challenge. Congratulations to our team and their coaches Karen Stafford, Michael Malloy and Sue Cox. Gracie was selected to attend the North Coast Debating Trials at Coffs Harbour. Year 6 students Michael Krippner and Carl

seventh in NSW in the Newcastle Permanent Primary Mathematics Competition. They have been invited to accept their awards and cash

prizes at a ceremony in Coffs Harbour.Also, congratulations to Liam O’Donnell

who was selected to attend the Centre of Excellence for soccer. Our athletes continue to make Bangalow PS proud. At the NSW PSSA Athletics Championships, the school’s Junior Girls Relay team missed out on the

Ambrosia Wilmans, Breanna Campton, Lulu Herchenroder and Tonaya Basso. Piper Leo

Breanna Campton came third in the Junior

the Australian Championships in Bendigo. Peter Flannery, Relieving Principal.

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O U T A N D A B O U T

1. Barefoot Bowlswe had a great day with the sun shining after

bowlers who won a lot of prizes throughout the day, enjoyed a snag and bought some

winning and losing rinks with many smiles all round. Was a great effort by all who

raised for the Cancer Council in memory of all our loved ones that have been affected by cancer..Kayes Kids Team want to thank our

community and supporters.

2. Trivia Night The next team event, planned for 27 November, is a Trivia night

3. Byron Shire Relay for Life 2011 The committee is looking to have some more teams register and for our community to be more involved in such a special event. At the moment we do not have a lot of teams registering in Bangalow. For those interested, please contact me. The better the event, the more support we can provide to people who’s lives are touched by cancer.Amy Garang-Hall 0404 514 631 or 6687 1183

SCHOOL REPORT

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Because you’re important

Pink Ribbon DayPam Le May cooked gorgeous food inspired by the colour pink for her annual fundraiser lunch at her Keith Street home. The guests helped raise $1000 for the cause. The pink idea is for breast cancer but Pam wants the money to go to research for all types of cancer, including for men.

Fair Trade FairDon’t miss your chance to buy ethical Christmas presents here in Bangalow to support the growing Fair Trade Movement.The Fair Trade Fair will be held in the

morning of Saturday 27 November in the car park between the Uniting Church and RSL Hall. The money from fair trade goods will support struggling communities in the third world.There will be fair trade

products including coffee, tea and cakes. There will also be a few other stalls with gifts such as hand-made cards, jewellery and

gifts supporting Sanctuary and the Uniting Church’s sponsor child in Africa.If anyone would like to join in to sell

products for any other good causes (charitable/ethical/fair trade) you can hire a spot for $10 but need to provide your own set up..

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Writers Group meeting;

Craft Show at Heritage House

Music at Newrybar

Sk8 Park meeting

Craft Exhibition workshop; Charity Festival; Candida Baker book launch; Old Time Dance, Newrybar

Writers’ Group

Bangalow Show opens; Byron Developement submisions due

Wetland Open Day; Coorabell Garage Sale

Crackers & Jam concert

Fair Trade fair; Kayes Kids Trivia Night.

Bangalow Sunday Markets

Farmers’ Markets 6, 13, 20, 27 HB deadlines 10 (Ads) 17 (Copy)

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Last year’s Fair Trade fair had some really unusual gifts – and all in a great cause.

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Pam Le May presents a tray of strawberry and cream treats. Roses complete the pink theme.

All pictures this page: Lisa Sharpe

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