August 2010

www.heartbeat.net.au

FREE AUGUST 2010 No. 140 CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Golden AwardsGolden Awards

Music FestivalMusic Festival

Broadway to BangalowBroadway to Bangalow

Big, Bold and BrightBig, Bold and Bright

Fun, Fascinators andFundraisingFun, Fascinators andFundraising

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Read our final winning stories

9th annual Bangalow MusicFestival begins on 13 August

Life story of writer Kevin Palmer

Artist Emma Gale

Great activities supportingthe community

IT’S FESTIVAL TIME AGAINIT’S FESTIVAL TIME AGAIN

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HERITAGE PARK UPGRADEDELAYS SOON TO BE OVER

Photo: Judy Baker

Paul Dean, founder and artistic director of the Bangalow Music Festival, has recently been appointed to one of the most prest igious posi t ions in Australian music education.

Dean is the new Artistic Director of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) based in Melbourne. ANAM is Australia's only national, purely performance-based, music training institution, bringing together the finest young classical musicians from around the country to participate in unique and intensive programs of study, training and performance.

Dean was principal clarinet with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for more than 10 years until 2000, and is artistic director of the Southern Cross Soloists. He has lectured throughout Australia, Asia and North America and has been a guest member of the ANAM faculty for the past three years.

When asked about any effect his appointment might have on the Bangalow Music Festival, Paul said, “Bangalow is my favourite week of the year. I hope to be still running the Festival when I am 90.”

Michael Malloy

FESTIVAL DIRECTORHONOURED

Photo: Trish O’Brien

Cover Photo: Trish O’Brien

In our May edition, Heartbeat ran an article on into a monumental disaster. Bangalow is left the upgrade to Bangalow's main street, with a half finished pile of rubble in the middle Heritage Fire Station Park. of the CBD that is causing considerable

Work had just commenced and the lead inconvenience to locals and visitors alike, and architect told Heartbeat it would be "completed distress to hard-working businesses trying to by late May, early June.” The work is being trade in the vicinity of this giant stuff-up. This is done through Council with funds they had set fast becoming Bangalow's Lighthouse Road aside for the project. Local contractors have and that is the last thing Bangalow wants or been engaged, led by builder Brad Turk. Other needs.”locals involved include electrician Jurgen Israel Andy Erskine, Superintendent for Parks at doing LED lighting and Liz Gander for supply Byron Council, is managing the project. He told of native plants. A planning committee has been Heartbeat last week, that as the work closely involved through the lengthy process to progressed, it had became evident some get the project going. elements would either have to be modified or

A quick start was indeed made in May, but need extra funds. Work was stopped while this work was then suspended and only restarted at was considered and has restarted with a slightly the end of July. It has naturally annoyed modified plan. Andy assured us they are not residents to have this eyesore in the main street. over budget and will soon deliver the finished Our Chamber of Commerce has been vocal on project with most of the main features as the matter. Chamber president Michael Malloy planned. included the following in a recent press release: Heartbeat has offered $1,000 towards a “The Chamber is appalled that the relatively bubbler. This will be one of the last things straightforward re-furbishment of a small park installed and we hope you will soon be able to in the main street of the village has now turned use it. Brian Sundstrom

DISCLAIMER: This news-letter is published by Bangalow’s Heartbeat Incorporated PO Box 132 NSW 2479. Editor Michelle Windeyer, Hon Sec/Public Officer Helen Wilson. Membership is open to all adult residents of the ‘2479' postal district. The opinions expressed by individual contributors are not necessarily shared by the Editors and other members of the Association committee. While every reasonable effort is made to publish accurate information, Bangalow’s Heartbeat Inc. accepts no responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed.

editorialAugust is a busy month for Bangalow and surrounds. Just when everyone had more or less recovered from Cabaret da Desh, not only does the Bangalow Music Festival hit town but we are also thrilled to have the Byron Bay Writers Festival on again.

Here at Bangalow’s Heartbeat we have also been having a busy time. As many of you may now know, long time Editor Stephanie King, has stepped down as Editor of the Heartbeat. Thankfully we are not losing her completely. She will still be around to support the team and may now even get a chance to do some writing.

Heartbeat has also been fortunate enough to have several new volunteers join the team. Michelle and Richard Windeyer of Bangalow, Lyn Plummer of Newrybar and Estelle Leacock of Eureka, have all contributed in this edition, giving our permanent volunteers some much needed support. Of course we still have the same great team and we hope that we will continue to see new volunteers join us here at Heartbeat.

From the entire Heartbeat team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Stephanie and Niels for their untiring commitment to giving Bangalow a voice through this magazine and to their continued support of the team. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and the level of enthusiasm and dedication is truly wonderful.

We hope you enjoy the August edition. Feel free to send us your comments: [email protected]

The Heartbeat Team


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Editor: Michelle Windeyer 0449 252 002Email: [email protected]

Advertising: Di Martin 6687 2592Email: [email protected]

Design: Richard Windeyer Email: [email protected]

L O C A L N E W S

HERITAGE PARK UPGRADEDELAYS SOON TO BE OVER

Photo: Judy Baker

Paul Dean, founder and artistic director of the Bangalow Music Festival, has recently been appointed to one of the most prest igious posi t ions in Australian music education.

Dean is the new Artistic Director of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) based in Melbourne. ANAM is Australia's only national, purely performance-based, music training institution, bringing together the finest young classical musicians from around the country to participate in unique and intensive programs of study, training and performance.

Dean was principal clarinet with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for more than 10 years until 2000, and is artistic director of the Southern Cross Soloists. He has lectured throughout Australia, Asia and North America and has been a guest member of the ANAM faculty for the past three years.

When asked about any effect his appointment might have on the Bangalow Music Festival, Paul said, “Bangalow is my favourite week of the year. I hope to be still running the Festival when I am 90.”

Michael Malloy

FESTIVAL DIRECTORHONOURED


Cover Photo: Trish O’Brien

In our May edition, Heartbeat ran an article on into a monumental disaster. Bangalow is left the upgrade to Bangalow's main street, with a half finished pile of rubble in the middle Heritage Fire Station Park. of the CBD that is causing considerable

Work had just commenced and the lead inconvenience to locals and visitors alike, and architect told Heartbeat it would be "completed distress to hard-working businesses trying to by late May, early June.” The work is being trade in the vicinity of this giant stuff-up. This is done through Council with funds they had set fast becoming Bangalow's Lighthouse Road aside for the project. Local contractors have and that is the last thing Bangalow wants or been engaged, led by builder Brad Turk. Other needs.”locals involved include electrician Jurgen Israel Andy Erskine, Superintendent for Parks at doing LED lighting and Liz Gander for supply Byron Council, is managing the project. He told of native plants. A planning committee has been Heartbeat last week, that as the work closely involved through the lengthy process to progressed, it had became evident some get the project going. elements would either have to be modified or

A quick start was indeed made in May, but need extra funds. Work was stopped while this work was then suspended and only restarted at was considered and has restarted with a slightly the end of July. It has naturally annoyed modified plan. Andy assured us they are not residents to have this eyesore in the main street. over budget and will soon deliver the finished Our Chamber of Commerce has been vocal on project with most of the main features as the matter. Chamber president Michael Malloy planned. included the following in a recent press release: Heartbeat has offered $1,000 towards a “The Chamber is appalled that the relatively bubbler. This will be one of the last things straightforward re-furbishment of a small park installed and we hope you will soon be able to in the main street of the village has now turned use it. Brian Sundstrom

DISCLAIMER: This news-letter is published by Bangalow’s Heartbeat Incorporated PO Box 132 NSW 2479. Editor Michelle Windeyer, Hon Sec/Public Officer Helen Wilson. Membership is open to all adult residents of the ‘2479' postal district. The opinions expressed by individual contributors are not necessarily shared by the Editors and other members of the Association committee. While every reasonable effort is made to publish accurate information, Bangalow’s Heartbeat Inc. accepts no responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed.

editorialAugust is a busy month for Bangalow and surrounds. Just when everyone had more or less recovered from Cabaret da Desh, not only does the Bangalow Music Festival hit town but we are also thrilled to have the Byron Bay Writers Festival on again.

Here at Bangalow’s Heartbeat we have also been having a busy time. As many of you may now know, long time Editor Stephanie King, has stepped down as Editor of the Heartbeat. Thankfully we are not losing her completely. She will still be around to support the team and may now even get a chance to do some writing.

Heartbeat has also been fortunate enough to have several new volunteers join the team. Michelle and Richard Windeyer of Bangalow, Lyn Plummer of Newrybar and Estelle Leacock of Eureka, have all contributed in this edition, giving our permanent volunteers some much needed support. Of course we still have the same great team and we hope that we will continue to see new volunteers join us here at Heartbeat.

From the entire Heartbeat team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Stephanie and Niels for their untiring commitment to giving Bangalow a voice through this magazine and to their continued support of the team. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and the level of enthusiasm and dedication is truly wonderful.

We hope you enjoy the August edition. Feel free to send us your comments: [email protected]

The Heartbeat Team

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Get ready to feed your soul with a feast of music when the 9th annual Bangalow Music Festival begins on 13 August 2010.

Now one of Bangalow’s premier events, Festival Director, Paul Dean, was bubbling with enthusiasm when Heartbeat chatted to him about the line-up of performers.

“I’m really excited to have Ilya Konovalov, concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, back for this festival,” Paul said. “(This will be) his only performance in Australia and I think the Sunday concert in St Kevin’s Church, with Ilya playing violin (on his Stradivarius), with the Bangalow Festival Chamber Orchestra, should be really special.”

The Australian String Quartet (who played at the Festival a few years ago as the Tank Stream Quartet) will also be back.

“Since it’s the 200th anniversary of Schumann’s birth, it seemed a good excuse to make this year a Germanic programme,” Mr Dean said. There will also be pieces by relax and dedicate a whole weekend to Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schubert, but concerts.”it’s not exclusively Germanic - watch out for “About 40 percent (of people) come from the Stars of Tomorrow concert with pieces Brisbane, another 40 percent from other especially commissioned for the festival. areas and 20 percent locals.”

Friday, 13 August 2010 has an extra The Concert for Bangalow is on special concert, the Black Friday event Thursday, 12 August and will give locals a starting at 11pm. taste of the festival while showcasing local

Now in it’s ninth year, the Bangalow musicians. Music Festival has received widespread Festival stars, piano duo Liam Viney and recognition. Anna Grinberg, the Marist Brothers

“(Bangalow has) the perfect combination Saxophone Quartet, winners of QPAC’s of excellent venues, in the A&I Hall and St ‘Playing It Together’ Competition in 2009, Kevin’s Church”, said Mr Dean. will perform and also Marion Carthew, a

“The beautiful topography of the town young clarinettist from Lismore, the Lismore and surrounding hills, and the excellent food, Symphony Orchestra and our own Scarlet shops and accommodation available within Affection. Tickets $25 from Barebones.20 kilometres. It’s perfect for busy people to Judy Baker

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Last month, 100 years of memories and stories were celebrated at the Bangalow Uniting Church with over 120 past and present parishioners attending.

The church was originally a Methodist church built in 1910. In 1914, it was destroyed by a cyclone (except for the church entrance) and was rebuilt the following year.

Long-term members spoke about old times as the children reminded us of a future. The strong message that came through was of community.

To complement the event the women cooked up a feast for the annual soup lunch fundraiser and raised over $500 for the Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia.

Words and photo: Lisa Sharpe

UNITINGCHURCH

CENTENARY

All the hoo-hah that has been going on in Mr Ebono moved to Mullumbimby from Canberra recently has resulted in an election Sydney with his family in 2004 after a announcement sprung with lightning successful career as an internet and media efficiency. executive.

On Saturday, 21 August 2010 people Alan Hunter, a farmer from Myocum and will head to the polls to vote in the Federal ex-president of the Richmond Nationals, will Election, nominating their preferred stand for the Nationals after their first representative for the local Electorate of candidate, Tania Murdoch, unexpectedly Richmond. pulled out.

Current member for Richmond, Justine From 1922, when it was called The Elliot for the Australian Labor Party, will be Country Party, the Nationals held almost seeking re-election for a third term.. uninterrupted power in Richmond until 1990

If re-elected, Ms Elliot would serve a third when Neville Newell won the seat for the term as Member for Richmond, and could Australian Labor Party. maintain the Portfolio for Ageing she There will be polling booths in the areas currently holds under the current federal surrounding Bangalow including; Eureka government. public school, Federal hall, Bexhill hall,

The Liberal Party has nominated Joan van Clunes public school, Bentley public hall and Lieshout, a councillor with the Tweed Shire Eltham public school. Both Bentley public Council, to stand as a candidate for the seat of hall and Clunes public school have Richmond. wheelchair access.

The Greens Member, Joe Ebono, from To see the full list of polling booths in the Mullumbimby, who stood for The Greens in Richmond Electorate go to www.aec.gov.authe 2007 election and gained 15 percent of the vote, will be standing again. Estelle Leacock

FEDERAL ELECTION UPON USWRITERS FESTIVAL BEST YETIt's that time of year. With spring just around the corner writers are eying their calendars with mounting excitement. Every year Byron Bay is set upon by hordes of literature lovers keen to share their work and pool their wisdom.

This year the Byron BayWriters Festival is shaping up to be one of the best yet. From Friday to Sunday, 6-8 August, many fascinating writers will be talking and presenting in the four marquees.

Festival organisers are touting the 2010 writer’s festival as the ‘best yet’ with the likes of international cult author Bret Easton Ellis, Kathy Lette and Australian actor, turned author, William McInnes (pictured at right from top to bottom), all coming to Byron for the multiple day event.

Workshops leading up to the festival run Monday to Saturday, 2-5 August. The 19 different workshops offer valuable advice and teach useful skills in areas ranging from the publication of a first novel to tea-cosy creation.

From literary breakfasts to the Launchpad, where writers launch their newest books, there really is something for everyone.

Local Bangalow author, Kevin Palmer, will be launching his book Boys’ Home to Broadway at the festival. The festival has now been running since 1997 and attracts Australian and international authors of the highest calibre. Byron Bay, known for its eclectic community, attracts festival goers from all over the country.

The atmosphere created by the diverse festival goers, all with a shared passion for print, makes it a truly thrilling experience for all involved.

The Writers Festival is being held at North Beach in Byron Bay, just past the Byron Arts and Industry Estate. There will be a regular bus service from the Byron Bay Information Centre to the Writers Festival approximately every half hour. Cost of the bus service will be $3.

For more information, visit the festival’s website at www.byronbaywritersfestival.com

Estelle Leacock

Photos courtesy of The Byron Bay Writer’s Festival



Get ready to feed your soul with a feast of music when the 9th annual Bangalow Music Festival begins on 13 August 2010.

Now one of Bangalow’s premier events, Festival Director, Paul Dean, was bubbling with enthusiasm when Heartbeat chatted to him about the line-up of performers.

“I’m really excited to have Ilya Konovalov, concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, back for this festival,” Paul said. “(This will be) his only performance in Australia and I think the Sunday concert in St Kevin’s Church, with Ilya playing violin (on his Stradivarius), with the Bangalow Festival Chamber Orchestra, should be really special.”

The Australian String Quartet (who played at the Festival a few years ago as the Tank Stream Quartet) will also be back.

“Since it’s the 200th anniversary of Schumann’s birth, it seemed a good excuse to make this year a Germanic programme,” Mr Dean said. There will also be pieces by relax and dedicate a whole weekend to Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schubert, but concerts.”it’s not exclusively Germanic - watch out for “About 40 percent (of people) come from the Stars of Tomorrow concert with pieces Brisbane, another 40 percent from other especially commissioned for the festival. areas and 20 percent locals.”

Friday, 13 August 2010 has an extra The Concert for Bangalow is on special concert, the Black Friday event Thursday, 12 August and will give locals a starting at 11pm. taste of the festival while showcasing local

Now in it’s ninth year, the Bangalow musicians. Music Festival has received widespread Festival stars, piano duo Liam Viney and recognition. Anna Grinberg, the Marist Brothers

“(Bangalow has) the perfect combination Saxophone Quartet, winners of QPAC’s of excellent venues, in the A&I Hall and St ‘Playing It Together’ Competition in 2009, Kevin’s Church”, said Mr Dean. will perform and also Marion Carthew, a

“The beautiful topography of the town young clarinettist from Lismore, the Lismore and surrounding hills, and the excellent food, Symphony Orchestra and our own Scarlet shops and accommodation available within Affection. Tickets $25 from Barebones.20 kilometres. It’s perfect for busy people to Judy Baker

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L O C A L N E W SL O C A L N E W S

MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS TOWN

Last month, 100 years of memories and stories were celebrated at the Bangalow Uniting Church with over 120 past and present parishioners attending.

The church was originally a Methodist church built in 1910. In 1914, it was destroyed by a cyclone (except for the church entrance) and was rebuilt the following year.

Long-term members spoke about old times as the children reminded us of a future. The strong message that came through was of community.

To complement the event the women cooked up a feast for the annual soup lunch fundraiser and raised over $500 for the Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia.

Words and photo: Lisa Sharpe

UNITINGCHURCH

CENTENARY

All the hoo-hah that has been going on in Mr Ebono moved to Mullumbimby from Canberra recently has resulted in an election Sydney with his family in 2004 after a announcement sprung with lightning successful career as an internet and media efficiency. executive.

On Saturday, 21 August 2010 people Alan Hunter, a farmer from Myocum and will head to the polls to vote in the Federal ex-president of the Richmond Nationals, will Election, nominating their preferred stand for the Nationals after their first representative for the local Electorate of candidate, Tania Murdoch, unexpectedly Richmond. pulled out.

Current member for Richmond, Justine From 1922, when it was called The Elliot for the Australian Labor Party, will be Country Party, the Nationals held almost seeking re-election for a third term.. uninterrupted power in Richmond until 1990

If re-elected, Ms Elliot would serve a third when Neville Newell won the seat for the term as Member for Richmond, and could Australian Labor Party. maintain the Portfolio for Ageing she There will be polling booths in the areas currently holds under the current federal surrounding Bangalow including; Eureka government. public school, Federal hall, Bexhill hall,

The Liberal Party has nominated Joan van Clunes public school, Bentley public hall and Lieshout, a councillor with the Tweed Shire Eltham public school. Both Bentley public Council, to stand as a candidate for the seat of hall and Clunes public school have Richmond. wheelchair access.

The Greens Member, Joe Ebono, from To see the full list of polling booths in the Mullumbimby, who stood for The Greens in Richmond Electorate go to www.aec.gov.authe 2007 election and gained 15 percent of the vote, will be standing again. Estelle Leacock

FEDERAL ELECTION UPON USWRITERS FESTIVAL BEST YETIt's that time of year. With spring just around the corner writers are eying their calendars with mounting excitement. Every year Byron Bay is set upon by hordes of literature lovers keen to share their work and pool their wisdom.

This year the Byron BayWriters Festival is shaping up to be one of the best yet. From Friday to Sunday, 6-8 August, many fascinating writers will be talking and presenting in the four marquees.

Festival organisers are touting the 2010 writer’s festival as the ‘best yet’ with the likes of international cult author Bret Easton Ellis, Kathy Lette and Australian actor, turned author, William McInnes (pictured at right from top to bottom), all coming to Byron for the multiple day event.

Workshops leading up to the festival run Monday to Saturday, 2-5 August. The 19 different workshops offer valuable advice and teach useful skills in areas ranging from the publication of a first novel to tea-cosy creation.

From literary breakfasts to the Launchpad, where writers launch their newest books, there really is something for everyone.

Local Bangalow author, Kevin Palmer, will be launching his book Boys’ Home to Broadway at the festival. The festival has now been running since 1997 and attracts Australian and international authors of the highest calibre. Byron Bay, known for its eclectic community, attracts festival goers from all over the country.

The atmosphere created by the diverse festival goers, all with a shared passion for print, makes it a truly thrilling experience for all involved.

The Writers Festival is being held at North Beach in Byron Bay, just past the Byron Arts and Industry Estate. There will be a regular bus service from the Byron Bay Information Centre to the Writers Festival approximately every half hour. Cost of the bus service will be $3.

For more information, visit the festival’s website at www.byronbaywritersfestival.com

Estelle Leacock

Photos courtesy of The Byron Bay Writer’s Festival



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If you have been wondering what has been happening at the Bangalow Post §Office during the past month, Bangalow’s Heartbeat has been informed that the Bangalow Post Office has down-sized and there will soon be a new retail space where the old entrance used to be. No-one is sure who will fill the retail space but we look forward to welcoming another retailer to the street.

EcoMart Northern Rivers, the not-for profit co-operative (see April’s §Heartbeat), is now incorporated and is looking for local producers (including urban farmers and home manufacturers) to sell their goods to its members. Suppliers are urged to join the Co-op and put their produce and goods into the online shop, at www.ecomart.net.au, as soon as possible. The Co-op wants to set up a pick-up point in Bangalow, manned by volunteers. If you would like to help, please phone EcoMart General Manager, Effie Ablett, on 6628 3305.

Heritage House Tearoom

open 10am to 3pmTuesday - SaturdayPhone: 6687 2183

What new business happenings are going on in Bangalow

Bangalow Music Festival Bowlo Newsof cycling, the event also raises funds for The All tickets for the Bangalow Music Festival Heart Foundation and Diabetes Australia. The We are having a major fundraiser for the are now on sale from Barebones Artspace cost to enter is $55 if you are part of a group. Bowlo on Sunday, 15 August starting at (6687 1393). Tickets are: Advice and help with training will be 9.30am.

§ $25 for the Concert for Bangalow on provided for all members. Lisa Sharpe All monies raised will be going to the Club Thursday, 12 August. and will provide much needed lighting for the

§ $270 for the Nine Concert Festival over bowling green.Heritage House Tea RoomFriday / Saturday / Sunday Activities include: barefoot bowls, live

§ $45 for admission to single concerts Change of opening hours. entertainment, face painting for the kids, § $35 for the Festival Breakfast on Due to a shift in volunteer availability, to sausage sizzle, seafood raffles, monster cake

Sunday morning. keep the tea room operating, we will no stall and lots of prizes. A wonderful weekend of classical delights longer be trading on Sundays. So get a team together for bowls or come

from some world-class musicians awaits. Our opening hours will now be Tuesday to and buy a cake and support your local club. www.southernxsoloists.com Saturday 10am to 3pm. It is possible our Any donations of cakes, scones etc will be

Michael Malloy trading hours will increase on those days gratefully accepted and can be dropped off on when the warmer months arrive. the morning or the day before.

We apologise for any inconvenience this Sandi Gandhi and Friends in Wet your Carpet Bowls Demomay cause to our customers, but as we are run Pants on Friday, 27 August at 7.30pm.

Members of the Tintenbar Community Aid by volunteers we can only trade during the Tickets $25.

Network (TinCAN) get together every second hours of their availability. Most like to spend Sunday afternoons from 2pm, bring the

Friday for a couple of hours of social, non-Sunday with family and friends but are quite kids down to watch a free movie. Drinks and

competitive Carpet Bowls, and on Friday, 20 willing to work during the week, so we have snacks available.

August they are having a special added Tuesday. With the wedding season fast approaching

demonstration and instruction morning for We look forward to your continued there are a few dates in the remainder of the

everyone in the Tintenbar and surrounding support, for without it Heritage House and the year with ceremony, catering and cakes all on

areas (Lennox Head, Teven, Newrybar, Museum in Bangalow wouldn’t exist. site. We can advise you for a beautiful,

Bangalow, Fernleigh, Ballina). Please come along to see our current memorable day. Ph Danni 6687 0494.

No experience or special skills are needed display on ‘What Might Have Been’ with our Caroline Nolan

and assistance will be provided for anyone railway station and also an informative

with mobility problems. This is not a display by TOOT, a wonderful organisation Curry Night - Newrybar competitive event, it is strictly social and lots fighting to reinstate trains on our tracks.

of fun. Morning tea will be provided. Join us Hall fundraiserIf you have any further enquiries please at Tintenbar hall from 10.00am until around

phone the Museum on 6687 2183. Bev Singh will again be cooking delightful 12.00 noon – anyone who would like more

Wendy Grissell curries, a byo evening with desserts and information, please ring Marg on 6687 8033

tea/coffee to follow.and please leave a message if she doesn't

We will also have a musical show featuring answer the phone. Hope to see you there. Bangalow Garden Club performances from local artists, The

Utoska McLeodAs many members of the Garden Club grow Headliners, a female acapella singing group. their own vegetables, fruit and herbs Leah Nick Ripen will accompany on the guitar with

Bike Ride Roland of the Bangalow Cooking School has Kate Gabbarelli on the flute with Elvin Hayter If you would like to be part of a not-so-serious been invited to our meeting on Wednesday, 4 on the violin accompanied by Marie bike riding group to ride the 100km Brisbane August as our guest speaker. Leah will give a Fergusson on the piano. to Gold Coast Cycle on Sunday, 10 mini-demonstration of a couple of vegetarian The Fundraiser is planned for Saturday, October, please drop in and see Neil at the recipes and share other cooking tips and ideas 28 August from 6.30pm. Tickets at $25/head, Bangalow gym or phone Lisa Sharpe on 0439 with us. Our next social visit on Saturday, 7 call Ian 6687 8443 or email him at 011 366. The event is a mass participation ride August will be to the garden of Dorothy [email protected] from Brisbane to the Gold Coast for Welstead in Newrybar where Ikebana will be Support Newrybar Hall in this fundraiser

thousands of cyclists. In addition to Bicycle part of an enjoyable afternoon. to complete our new commercial grade Queensland's aim of increasing the awareness Helen Johnston kitchen. Ian Duncan

cricket day. You will also notice a new Daffodil Day 27 August Bangalow Park and Pool ‘Welcome to Nashua’ sign at the other end of

The Cancer Council NSW is seeking Stories Wanted Booyong road. dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

Nashua has recently farewelled two much The Bangalow Reconnecting to Country volunteers to help out with our flagship event

loved community members. Emily Emery working group needs your help. We are - Daffodil Day.

passed away just weeks before her 97th looking for stories and information about the This year, Daffodil Day will be held on

birthday, and Janine Pines' life was celebrated historical uses of the Bangalow Park and Friday, 27 August. We are seeking

and remembered with her passing on 14 June. pool. The Bangalow Reconnecting to enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand for a

Both women will be remembered for their Country project aims to improve the health of few hours by selling fresh daffodils and

community energy and life. We will miss Byron Creek, raise awareness of the Wilsons merchandise at Daffodil Day sites throughout

them.River Catchment and promote reconciliation the Far North Coast.

Jacinta Lithgowbetween the Widjabul people and more recent For more information or to register in your

settlers to the district.a r ea p l ea se v i s i t t he webs i t e a t

If you have a story to share, contact www.daffodilday.com.au or contact Joy or The Rhythm Hunters

Georgia at [email protected] on 6627 0304 The Rhythm Hunters are a young, upcoming Georgia Gora

Sandra Rowan force in world music specialising in dramatic phys ica l d rumming per formances .

Nashua News Indigenous Islamic music from Indonesia, Bangalow Lions Club didgeridoo, western horns and modern The Nashua Community Cricket Day is on

textures form the platform for one of the most At its first meeting of the 2010/2011 financial again Sunday, 24 October. If you want to be exciting music groups in Australia. year, the Bangalow Lions Club reviewed last part of the planning for this fantastic

Performance at Bangalow A&I Hall, year's club activities. Community support and celebration of all things community, call Friday 6 August. Doors open at 7pm/Show fundraising was admirable, enabling Jacinta Lithgow 6629 1736, or Ken and at 8pm. Tickets: Presale $22/Door $27. donations in excess of $35,000 to be Pauline Trimble 6629 1268.Available from: Barebones Art Space distributed. A 'welcome seat' made of recycled plastic Bangalow, Mullumbimby Books, All Music In addition to recipients mentioned in bags now graces the 'welcome space' on the and Vision (Byron, Ballina, Lismore) and previous editions of Heartbeat. The corner of Booyong and Lismore roads. Many www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au Bangalow Lions have contributed to thanks to Byron Council, Elders Bangalow

Ku PromotionsNewrybar public school, through the annual and the fundraising efforts at last year's fireworks night; assisting local scout Bailey Grant to be one of 18 Australian scouts attend the World Scouts Jamboree in the USA; a contribution to costs for athletic sisters Brianna & Marlie Campton to participate in the NSW Cross Country Champs at Eastern Creek in July.

In conjunction with ADFAS, Bangalow Lions are pleased to announce a Young Arts Award for a young writer to be presented at the forthcoming Byron Bay Writers Festival in early August, the winning writer will be named in the next edition of Heartbeat.

An active member of the Bangalow Lions will have a book launched at the Writers Festival, see report on page 10 of this edition. Activities have slowed a little at present, the Bangalow Show in November will be our next major event.

Lion Kevin Palmer


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If you have been wondering what has been happening at the Bangalow Post §Office during the past month, Bangalow’s Heartbeat has been informed that the Bangalow Post Office has down-sized and there will soon be a new retail space where the old entrance used to be. No-one is sure who will fill the retail space but we look forward to welcoming another retailer to the street.

EcoMart Northern Rivers, the not-for profit co-operative (see April’s §Heartbeat), is now incorporated and is looking for local producers (including urban farmers and home manufacturers) to sell their goods to its members. Suppliers are urged to join the Co-op and put their produce and goods into the online shop, at www.ecomart.net.au, as soon as possible. The Co-op wants to set up a pick-up point in Bangalow, manned by volunteers. If you would like to help, please phone EcoMart General Manager, Effie Ablett, on 6628 3305.

Heritage House Tearoom

open 10am to 3pmTuesday - SaturdayPhone: 6687 2183

What new business happenings are going on in Bangalow

Bangalow Music Festival Bowlo Newsof cycling, the event also raises funds for The All tickets for the Bangalow Music Festival Heart Foundation and Diabetes Australia. The We are having a major fundraiser for the are now on sale from Barebones Artspace cost to enter is $55 if you are part of a group. Bowlo on Sunday, 15 August starting at (6687 1393). Tickets are: Advice and help with training will be 9.30am.

§ $25 for the Concert for Bangalow on provided for all members. Lisa Sharpe All monies raised will be going to the Club Thursday, 12 August. and will provide much needed lighting for the

§ $270 for the Nine Concert Festival over bowling green.Heritage House Tea RoomFriday / Saturday / Sunday Activities include: barefoot bowls, live

§ $45 for admission to single concerts Change of opening hours. entertainment, face painting for the kids, § $35 for the Festival Breakfast on Due to a shift in volunteer availability, to sausage sizzle, seafood raffles, monster cake

Sunday morning. keep the tea room operating, we will no stall and lots of prizes. A wonderful weekend of classical delights longer be trading on Sundays. So get a team together for bowls or come

from some world-class musicians awaits. Our opening hours will now be Tuesday to and buy a cake and support your local club. www.southernxsoloists.com Saturday 10am to 3pm. It is possible our Any donations of cakes, scones etc will be

Michael Malloy trading hours will increase on those days gratefully accepted and can be dropped off on when the warmer months arrive. the morning or the day before.

We apologise for any inconvenience this Sandi Gandhi and Friends in Wet your Carpet Bowls Demomay cause to our customers, but as we are run Pants on Friday, 27 August at 7.30pm.

Members of the Tintenbar Community Aid by volunteers we can only trade during the Tickets $25.

Network (TinCAN) get together every second hours of their availability. Most like to spend Sunday afternoons from 2pm, bring the

Friday for a couple of hours of social, non-Sunday with family and friends but are quite kids down to watch a free movie. Drinks and

competitive Carpet Bowls, and on Friday, 20 willing to work during the week, so we have snacks available.

August they are having a special added Tuesday. With the wedding season fast approaching

demonstration and instruction morning for We look forward to your continued there are a few dates in the remainder of the

everyone in the Tintenbar and surrounding support, for without it Heritage House and the year with ceremony, catering and cakes all on

areas (Lennox Head, Teven, Newrybar, Museum in Bangalow wouldn’t exist. site. We can advise you for a beautiful,

Bangalow, Fernleigh, Ballina). Please come along to see our current memorable day. Ph Danni 6687 0494.

No experience or special skills are needed display on ‘What Might Have Been’ with our Caroline Nolan

and assistance will be provided for anyone railway station and also an informative

with mobility problems. This is not a display by TOOT, a wonderful organisation Curry Night - Newrybar competitive event, it is strictly social and lots fighting to reinstate trains on our tracks.

of fun. Morning tea will be provided. Join us Hall fundraiserIf you have any further enquiries please at Tintenbar hall from 10.00am until around

phone the Museum on 6687 2183. Bev Singh will again be cooking delightful 12.00 noon – anyone who would like more

Wendy Grissell curries, a byo evening with desserts and information, please ring Marg on 6687 8033

tea/coffee to follow.and please leave a message if she doesn't

We will also have a musical show featuring answer the phone. Hope to see you there. Bangalow Garden Club performances from local artists, The

Utoska McLeodAs many members of the Garden Club grow Headliners, a female acapella singing group. their own vegetables, fruit and herbs Leah Nick Ripen will accompany on the guitar with

Bike Ride Roland of the Bangalow Cooking School has Kate Gabbarelli on the flute with Elvin Hayter If you would like to be part of a not-so-serious been invited to our meeting on Wednesday, 4 on the violin accompanied by Marie bike riding group to ride the 100km Brisbane August as our guest speaker. Leah will give a Fergusson on the piano. to Gold Coast Cycle on Sunday, 10 mini-demonstration of a couple of vegetarian The Fundraiser is planned for Saturday, October, please drop in and see Neil at the recipes and share other cooking tips and ideas 28 August from 6.30pm. Tickets at $25/head, Bangalow gym or phone Lisa Sharpe on 0439 with us. Our next social visit on Saturday, 7 call Ian 6687 8443 or email him at 011 366. The event is a mass participation ride August will be to the garden of Dorothy [email protected] from Brisbane to the Gold Coast for Welstead in Newrybar where Ikebana will be Support Newrybar Hall in this fundraiser

thousands of cyclists. In addition to Bicycle part of an enjoyable afternoon. to complete our new commercial grade Queensland's aim of increasing the awareness Helen Johnston kitchen. Ian Duncan

cricket day. You will also notice a new Daffodil Day 27 August Bangalow Park and Pool ‘Welcome to Nashua’ sign at the other end of

The Cancer Council NSW is seeking Stories Wanted Booyong road. dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

Nashua has recently farewelled two much The Bangalow Reconnecting to Country volunteers to help out with our flagship event

loved community members. Emily Emery working group needs your help. We are - Daffodil Day.

passed away just weeks before her 97th looking for stories and information about the This year, Daffodil Day will be held on

birthday, and Janine Pines' life was celebrated historical uses of the Bangalow Park and Friday, 27 August. We are seeking

and remembered with her passing on 14 June. pool. The Bangalow Reconnecting to enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand for a

Both women will be remembered for their Country project aims to improve the health of few hours by selling fresh daffodils and

community energy and life. We will miss Byron Creek, raise awareness of the Wilsons merchandise at Daffodil Day sites throughout

them.River Catchment and promote reconciliation the Far North Coast.

Jacinta Lithgowbetween the Widjabul people and more recent For more information or to register in your

settlers to the district.a r ea p l ea se v i s i t t he webs i t e a t

If you have a story to share, contact www.daffodilday.com.au or contact Joy or The Rhythm Hunters

Georgia at [email protected] on 6627 0304 The Rhythm Hunters are a young, upcoming Georgia Gora

Sandra Rowan force in world music specialising in dramatic phys ica l d rumming per formances .

Nashua News Indigenous Islamic music from Indonesia, Bangalow Lions Club didgeridoo, western horns and modern The Nashua Community Cricket Day is on

textures form the platform for one of the most At its first meeting of the 2010/2011 financial again Sunday, 24 October. If you want to be exciting music groups in Australia. year, the Bangalow Lions Club reviewed last part of the planning for this fantastic

Performance at Bangalow A&I Hall, year's club activities. Community support and celebration of all things community, call Friday 6 August. Doors open at 7pm/Show fundraising was admirable, enabling Jacinta Lithgow 6629 1736, or Ken and at 8pm. Tickets: Presale $22/Door $27. donations in excess of $35,000 to be Pauline Trimble 6629 1268.Available from: Barebones Art Space distributed. A 'welcome seat' made of recycled plastic Bangalow, Mullumbimby Books, All Music In addition to recipients mentioned in bags now graces the 'welcome space' on the and Vision (Byron, Ballina, Lismore) and previous editions of Heartbeat. The corner of Booyong and Lismore roads. Many www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au Bangalow Lions have contributed to thanks to Byron Council, Elders Bangalow

Ku PromotionsNewrybar public school, through the annual and the fundraising efforts at last year's fireworks night; assisting local scout Bailey Grant to be one of 18 Australian scouts attend the World Scouts Jamboree in the USA; a contribution to costs for athletic sisters Brianna & Marlie Campton to participate in the NSW Cross Country Champs at Eastern Creek in July.

In conjunction with ADFAS, Bangalow Lions are pleased to announce a Young Arts Award for a young writer to be presented at the forthcoming Byron Bay Writers Festival in early August, the winning writer will be named in the next edition of Heartbeat.

An active member of the Bangalow Lions will have a book launched at the Writers Festival, see report on page 10 of this edition. Activities have slowed a little at present, the Bangalow Show in November will be our next major event.

Lion Kevin Palmer


W I N N I N G S U B M I S S I O N S

Winner of 13 to 16 years category. jungle. Something was chasing me. I felt its like bright light, so I turn off my lantern. The cold hand grab my shirt but, once again, I growls stop immediately. I walk to the tree slipped out of its grasp. Another branch line and push the branches away with my Why: A tale of a mother whipped me in the face but I barely noticed. I hand. I am astonished! I nearly fall over with

who lost her cubs for a rug was becoming tired. I felt this… this thing amazement! I have just come across the reach for me again. This time it had a tight greatest discovery in approximately 700 on the floor or a fashion grip on my shirt. I couldn't get away. It pulled billion years! A real-life nest of Diplododian me back. I got weaker and slowly fell Reximarkers! I cannot put my feelings into item.unconscious… words. The bad thing is, Diplododian By Susannah Hunt, age 13.

I wake with a start, sweating and panting. Reximarkers were, or are, the most deadly, The grass blades scratch my skin as I creep Today I am embarking on a mission to the vicious species of dinosaurs ever, and even along. I hear a noise and the grass moves Amazon. I have heard that dinosaurs roamed more so when protecting their young, like ahead of me. It sounds like a type of big cow-there and I am going to see for myself. My now. I am so astonished that I stumble over a like animal. I crouch down and creep forward. name is Ashley Greene, I am 21 years old and branch, snapping sticks loudly under my feet. I take a look above the grass, just one quick I am an archaeologist. All of the dinosaurs look up (and I must say look, and then resume my hunting crouch.

Contents of my back-pack: water bottle, there were quite a few, almost 15). They all The animal is a water buffalo, the hardest map, compass, clothes, blanket, torch, start growling as I turn around and start animals to kill. This one isn't fully grown yet, digging tools. And this diary. running as if my life depends on it, because it but it will still be hard.

I am starting my journey at Emu Beach, does. I run straight past my campsite and I sneak closer and closer. The buffalo staying a night at Cut Throat cave, and then I onwards into the bushes. The branches whip snorts, it senses danger. I spring up onto its will walk a whole day to the Amazon jungle. my face as I hear at least six full-grown back and dig in my claws. The buffalo kicks

Hopefully I will find some fossils before I Diplododian Reximarkers gaining on me. It's and bucks but to no avail. I bite into its neck. sleep for a night in the jungle. I will make a like my nightmare us being played over again, Making it stumble and fall down. It bellows tent with palm fronds and sticks and I will but this time it's for real. Like in my dream, I one last time before I kill it.light a fire to keep bugs away and to keep me get pulled back into the darkness and fall I drag the carcass back to my den, across warm. Anyway, I better get going so I can get unconscious…sand and rock. I reach my den and stop. to Cut Throat cave by nightfall.Something doesn't smell right. There have

Diary entry – 15/6/11. 12:01pm.been intruders in my den. I hear my cubs' Diary entry – 13/5/10. 6:43am. One year later, I am at home, minus one leg cries. I call out to say everything's all right.

I have just awoken. I didn't have a very and plus a beautiful family. My two children But is it? I look around, I can't see anything good night sleep because I had another know that I nearly got killed by dinosaurs, and but I can smell something, something bad.nightmare – the exact same one I had the other that is how I lost my leg. There is now a I hear a loud bang and something hits me in night. Strange… I am ready to walk to the sanctuary around the dinosaur nest so the back. I spin around. A strange and Amazon. I am making my breakfast – an everyone is safe. Goodbye forever…maybe.terrifying animal is standing on the back of a assortment of fruit and nuts. In five minutes I beast. The animal has a stick – the stick that will start walking. I just have to put out the fire made the noise. 3rd place. and pack up my blanket. Bye.The world starts to spin. I feel like I'm

Miss Ing Creatures falling. I am falling. I hit the ground hard and Diary entry – 13/5/10. 4:49pm. By Carl Ashworth, age 11.struggle but can't get up. I roar for my cubs to

I am now in the Amazon jungle. It is very There was once a Japanese lady called hide but it's too late. The animal has seen dense and moist and only a tiny bit of sunlight Miss Ing Creatures. Miss Creatures was an them.seeps through the trees. Beautiful. I can hear a adventurous sort of lady; she had two snakes, I hear the screams of my cubs as they get river flowing in the distance. There are birds a tiger and a tank of poison dart frogs. One dragged off into the beast. The last of their flitting all around me. I have always wanted to morning she went off to buy some bacon and screams die out as the beast gallops away.come here. This place is magical! I am going eggs to cook for breakfast. On the way she I try and move. I claw the ground until I'm to find a good spot to dig for fossils and then saw: Joe's Pig Bacon and Ping's Hen Eggs. upright, then pull myself along scraping dirt build a tent next to it. Back soon. She muttered: “No, not that kind of bacon and and rocks into my nails. I get faster and faster

eggs…” When she got to the store in Hang until I'm in a full-on sprint. But it's not Diary entry – 13/5/10. 8:11pm. Kang she noticed that they had run out of eggs enough; I see the beast in a cloud of smoke on

I have just made my tent out of palm fronds so she bought bacon and went to see Ping. She the horizon. I let out a howl of pure rage and and I am warming up by the fire. I didn't have sold Ing her last dozen for $10. Overpriced, despair rips through the cool afternoon air.any lunch today so I am quite hungry. I have to but she was desperate for bacon and eggs.They took my life away. Everything that cook dinner now. See ya. Ing got home and found her tank of poison was ever precious, they took it away.

dart frogs gone. She thought: who would do Diary entry – 14/5/110. 12:30am. such a thing?!?! The HKP could have Category 9 to 12 years.

It is midnight and I have just been woken discovered they were illegal, so was the island by a strange sound. It was kind of like when Hang Kang was on; it didn't officially exist as 1st place. Sophie McGregor. my dog growls, but a lot scarier. I just heard it it was for criminals on the run from the police Published last month.again! “Hullo,” I call. “Who's there?” I'm only! All my AKs were gone so I brought out going outside to see what it is. I just heard a my plastic Walther PPK and my plastic Smith 2nd place. multiple number of growls. I am starting to & Wesson automatic Pea Shooter. My

The Nest get a bit nervous. I grab my lantern and step Walther shot carrot tranquillisers whereas my By Demi D'hondt. 11 years. out of the tent. Suddenly, there are even more Smith & Wesson actually did shoot frozen Diary entry – 12/5/10. 6:07am growls coming from the bushes. I remember peas! Real ammunition was hard to come by,

I was running through the dark Amazon the day when I learnt that some animals don't even with the weekly smuggling runs (no one

said they were taking the live ammo OFF survive 'La Avenida de Muerte' (the Avenue Hang Kang and bringing frozen vegies back!) of Death), a pity to lose such a brilliant and off I went to find the robber (it wasn't hard mastermind… “She's got past the first because one part of Hang Kang was obstacle, only nine left to go,” her captor designated to robbers only!). I found the muttered. culprit easily but he appeared to have a new She looked up and saw a room full of type of ammo! Broccoli! It really stung too, obstacles before her. First was a pool of some because when he shot it some splashed onto sort with an arch you had to go under, so she my leg and burned really badly! I thought: charge at that and got past the baby crocs, “How dare they!” So I got out my Walther flipped over the leeches, got through the maze PPK but suddenly I was sliding into of razor wire, ran over the grinding stones, darkness… My last conscious thought was – swam through the honey, crawled over the log the secret of my Walther has been discovered! covered in army ants, jumped over the giant

I woke up in a dusty old cell with a wooden anaconda, weaved through a pen with door that was very thick. But they hadn't chicken wire traps and escaped through the discovered my Colt in my ankle holster – a bull crocodile tank and picked up her tank of capsicum shooter which had a flamethrower poison dart frogs.setting. I knew there would be a guard so I All in an average day for Miss Ing aimed at where I thought the guard would be Creatures.and burnt through the door and knocked the guard out. Except there was no guard! And the Category 8 years and under.door wasn't locked! I muttered, “Oh my god! How could I be so DUMB?!?!?” not knowing 1st place: Finn Ball. Published last month.that right when my captor's boss had said, 3rd place.“Miss Ing Creatures certainly is resourceful. I 2nd place. Wanted wish she worked for us! Oh well, she won't DoDo Bird. By Lenny Thurgate. Age 8.

By Sam Jimenez-Swain. Age 7 years.An American creature. Orang-utans are getting extinct. The people It has a long neck. are cutting down their homes. You are killing It also has long legs. them by using brands like Arnotts and Nestle. It eats meat and baby whales. They cut down the Orang-utans homes and It lives in rocky caves with fruit bats. you're doing it by eating those brands. SO DO They were wiped out at 1662. NOT DO IT!!They are super old.They live on big rocky hills in dark caves. Orang-utans are almost extinct. They are American native animals. Rangers shoot Orang-utans. They are black and grey. All Orang-utans are almost extinct. They hibernate. Now Orang-utans are all most dead because The mother lays eggs in fruit bats' homes. of you.The egg is 5.7cm long. Unknown brands are killing Orang-utans.They can't fly at all, Tall people are killing Orang-utans.But they can run really, really fast. All Orang-utans do nothing to you so don't do It's 7.9 metres tall. it to them.I could stop the people killing them by telling Now you stop eating palm oil.them that they do nothing to you. Stop killing Orang-utans.

HEARTBEAT’S 2010 GOLDEN AWARDSLast month we published two of the winning entries. Here are the rest. Our congratulations go to all the winners – along with a certificate, a cheque and the added bonus of a free Kids Pass for Saturday, 7 August at the Byron Writers Festival. Heartbeat would also like to thank the many other young writers who submitted entries. On the whole the standard was very high and some of the category winners were very difficult to pick.

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W I N N I N G S U B M I S S I O N S

Winner of 13 to 16 years category. jungle. Something was chasing me. I felt its like bright light, so I turn off my lantern. The cold hand grab my shirt but, once again, I growls stop immediately. I walk to the tree slipped out of its grasp. Another branch line and push the branches away with my Why: A tale of a mother whipped me in the face but I barely noticed. I hand. I am astonished! I nearly fall over with

who lost her cubs for a rug was becoming tired. I felt this… this thing amazement! I have just come across the reach for me again. This time it had a tight greatest discovery in approximately 700 on the floor or a fashion grip on my shirt. I couldn't get away. It pulled billion years! A real-life nest of Diplododian me back. I got weaker and slowly fell Reximarkers! I cannot put my feelings into item.unconscious… words. The bad thing is, Diplododian By Susannah Hunt, age 13.

I wake with a start, sweating and panting. Reximarkers were, or are, the most deadly, The grass blades scratch my skin as I creep Today I am embarking on a mission to the vicious species of dinosaurs ever, and even along. I hear a noise and the grass moves Amazon. I have heard that dinosaurs roamed more so when protecting their young, like ahead of me. It sounds like a type of big cow-there and I am going to see for myself. My now. I am so astonished that I stumble over a like animal. I crouch down and creep forward. name is Ashley Greene, I am 21 years old and branch, snapping sticks loudly under my feet. I take a look above the grass, just one quick I am an archaeologist. All of the dinosaurs look up (and I must say look, and then resume my hunting crouch.

Contents of my back-pack: water bottle, there were quite a few, almost 15). They all The animal is a water buffalo, the hardest map, compass, clothes, blanket, torch, start growling as I turn around and start animals to kill. This one isn't fully grown yet, digging tools. And this diary. running as if my life depends on it, because it but it will still be hard.

I am starting my journey at Emu Beach, does. I run straight past my campsite and I sneak closer and closer. The buffalo staying a night at Cut Throat cave, and then I onwards into the bushes. The branches whip snorts, it senses danger. I spring up onto its will walk a whole day to the Amazon jungle. my face as I hear at least six full-grown back and dig in my claws. The buffalo kicks

Hopefully I will find some fossils before I Diplododian Reximarkers gaining on me. It's and bucks but to no avail. I bite into its neck. sleep for a night in the jungle. I will make a like my nightmare us being played over again, Making it stumble and fall down. It bellows tent with palm fronds and sticks and I will but this time it's for real. Like in my dream, I one last time before I kill it.light a fire to keep bugs away and to keep me get pulled back into the darkness and fall I drag the carcass back to my den, across warm. Anyway, I better get going so I can get unconscious…sand and rock. I reach my den and stop. to Cut Throat cave by nightfall.Something doesn't smell right. There have

Diary entry – 15/6/11. 12:01pm.been intruders in my den. I hear my cubs' Diary entry – 13/5/10. 6:43am. One year later, I am at home, minus one leg cries. I call out to say everything's all right.

I have just awoken. I didn't have a very and plus a beautiful family. My two children But is it? I look around, I can't see anything good night sleep because I had another know that I nearly got killed by dinosaurs, and but I can smell something, something bad.nightmare – the exact same one I had the other that is how I lost my leg. There is now a I hear a loud bang and something hits me in night. Strange… I am ready to walk to the sanctuary around the dinosaur nest so the back. I spin around. A strange and Amazon. I am making my breakfast – an everyone is safe. Goodbye forever…maybe.terrifying animal is standing on the back of a assortment of fruit and nuts. In five minutes I beast. The animal has a stick – the stick that will start walking. I just have to put out the fire made the noise. 3rd place. and pack up my blanket. Bye.The world starts to spin. I feel like I'm

Miss Ing Creatures falling. I am falling. I hit the ground hard and Diary entry – 13/5/10. 4:49pm. By Carl Ashworth, age 11.struggle but can't get up. I roar for my cubs to

I am now in the Amazon jungle. It is very There was once a Japanese lady called hide but it's too late. The animal has seen dense and moist and only a tiny bit of sunlight Miss Ing Creatures. Miss Creatures was an them.seeps through the trees. Beautiful. I can hear a adventurous sort of lady; she had two snakes, I hear the screams of my cubs as they get river flowing in the distance. There are birds a tiger and a tank of poison dart frogs. One dragged off into the beast. The last of their flitting all around me. I have always wanted to morning she went off to buy some bacon and screams die out as the beast gallops away.come here. This place is magical! I am going eggs to cook for breakfast. On the way she I try and move. I claw the ground until I'm to find a good spot to dig for fossils and then saw: Joe's Pig Bacon and Ping's Hen Eggs. upright, then pull myself along scraping dirt build a tent next to it. Back soon. She muttered: “No, not that kind of bacon and and rocks into my nails. I get faster and faster

eggs…” When she got to the store in Hang until I'm in a full-on sprint. But it's not Diary entry – 13/5/10. 8:11pm. Kang she noticed that they had run out of eggs enough; I see the beast in a cloud of smoke on

I have just made my tent out of palm fronds so she bought bacon and went to see Ping. She the horizon. I let out a howl of pure rage and and I am warming up by the fire. I didn't have sold Ing her last dozen for $10. Overpriced, despair rips through the cool afternoon air.any lunch today so I am quite hungry. I have to but she was desperate for bacon and eggs.They took my life away. Everything that cook dinner now. See ya. Ing got home and found her tank of poison was ever precious, they took it away.

dart frogs gone. She thought: who would do Diary entry – 14/5/110. 12:30am. such a thing?!?! The HKP could have Category 9 to 12 years.

It is midnight and I have just been woken discovered they were illegal, so was the island by a strange sound. It was kind of like when Hang Kang was on; it didn't officially exist as 1st place. Sophie McGregor. my dog growls, but a lot scarier. I just heard it it was for criminals on the run from the police Published last month.again! “Hullo,” I call. “Who's there?” I'm only! All my AKs were gone so I brought out going outside to see what it is. I just heard a my plastic Walther PPK and my plastic Smith 2nd place. multiple number of growls. I am starting to & Wesson automatic Pea Shooter. My

The Nest get a bit nervous. I grab my lantern and step Walther shot carrot tranquillisers whereas my By Demi D'hondt. 11 years. out of the tent. Suddenly, there are even more Smith & Wesson actually did shoot frozen Diary entry – 12/5/10. 6:07am growls coming from the bushes. I remember peas! Real ammunition was hard to come by,

I was running through the dark Amazon the day when I learnt that some animals don't even with the weekly smuggling runs (no one

said they were taking the live ammo OFF survive 'La Avenida de Muerte' (the Avenue Hang Kang and bringing frozen vegies back!) of Death), a pity to lose such a brilliant and off I went to find the robber (it wasn't hard mastermind… “She's got past the first because one part of Hang Kang was obstacle, only nine left to go,” her captor designated to robbers only!). I found the muttered. culprit easily but he appeared to have a new She looked up and saw a room full of type of ammo! Broccoli! It really stung too, obstacles before her. First was a pool of some because when he shot it some splashed onto sort with an arch you had to go under, so she my leg and burned really badly! I thought: charge at that and got past the baby crocs, “How dare they!” So I got out my Walther flipped over the leeches, got through the maze PPK but suddenly I was sliding into of razor wire, ran over the grinding stones, darkness… My last conscious thought was – swam through the honey, crawled over the log the secret of my Walther has been discovered! covered in army ants, jumped over the giant

I woke up in a dusty old cell with a wooden anaconda, weaved through a pen with door that was very thick. But they hadn't chicken wire traps and escaped through the discovered my Colt in my ankle holster – a bull crocodile tank and picked up her tank of capsicum shooter which had a flamethrower poison dart frogs.setting. I knew there would be a guard so I All in an average day for Miss Ing aimed at where I thought the guard would be Creatures.and burnt through the door and knocked the guard out. Except there was no guard! And the Category 8 years and under.door wasn't locked! I muttered, “Oh my god! How could I be so DUMB?!?!?” not knowing 1st place: Finn Ball. Published last month.that right when my captor's boss had said, 3rd place.“Miss Ing Creatures certainly is resourceful. I 2nd place. Wanted wish she worked for us! Oh well, she won't DoDo Bird. By Lenny Thurgate. Age 8.

By Sam Jimenez-Swain. Age 7 years.An American creature. Orang-utans are getting extinct. The people It has a long neck. are cutting down their homes. You are killing It also has long legs. them by using brands like Arnotts and Nestle. It eats meat and baby whales. They cut down the Orang-utans homes and It lives in rocky caves with fruit bats. you're doing it by eating those brands. SO DO They were wiped out at 1662. NOT DO IT!!They are super old.They live on big rocky hills in dark caves. Orang-utans are almost extinct. They are American native animals. Rangers shoot Orang-utans. They are black and grey. All Orang-utans are almost extinct. They hibernate. Now Orang-utans are all most dead because The mother lays eggs in fruit bats' homes. of you.The egg is 5.7cm long. Unknown brands are killing Orang-utans.They can't fly at all, Tall people are killing Orang-utans.But they can run really, really fast. All Orang-utans do nothing to you so don't do It's 7.9 metres tall. it to them.I could stop the people killing them by telling Now you stop eating palm oil.them that they do nothing to you. Stop killing Orang-utans.

HEARTBEAT’S 2010 GOLDEN AWARDSLast month we published two of the winning entries. Here are the rest. Our congratulations go to all the winners – along with a certificate, a cheque and the added bonus of a free Kids Pass for Saturday, 7 August at the Byron Writers Festival. Heartbeat would also like to thank the many other young writers who submitted entries. On the whole the standard was very high and some of the category winners were very difficult to pick.



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L O C A L TA L E N T

an interview with...

Kevin Palmer

Photo: Richard Windeyer

Sunday, 8 August 2010, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Boys' Home to Broadway by Kevin Palmer (Magabala Books). The Launchpad, at the Byron Bay Writers' Festival, North Beach Byron Bay. Bookings are not necessary – all are invited. Part of the Byron Bay Writers Festival (6-8 August).

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BOOK LAUNCH

“At 20, I had been a police cadet for three years and I thought how can I survive in this… in Queensland, in the 1950s?” he laughs thinking about the many contradictions in his life before he discovered his love of the theatre.

“I was a kid that didn't know what to do… you just went to whatever job you thought you could get, but it happened that a mate of mine got thrown out of the Police force because he crashed a car and he said: ‘Why don't we go overseas?”

He didn’t know it at the time but leaving Darwin where his brother had secured him a job working in a Uranium mine was the first step in a journey that has taken Kevin from a boys’ home in Brisbane, to London’s West End and Broadway in New York. His career in theatre has spanned 45 years and three continents eventually bringing him back to Australia where he has now settled in Bangalow.

“Initially you think because you are young and handsome you can be an actor,” he smiles, reflecting back on his days in drama school in London.

“But the first acting job I got I thought no, I’m not interested in that, I’m interested in the production side of it, working for producers and directing... I ended up coming back to Australia many years later, to Adelaide, which is where I met Bruce (his partner of more than 35 years). They had just built the Adelaide festival theatre... (and had) decided they needed a second theatre, the Playhouse. So, I came back from England to be their production manager... I became artistic director of the theatre.”

He then taught at the illustrious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), before establishing a well-respected drama agency in Sydney. In 2002 Kevin and Bruce retired to Bangalow. It was a decision based on Kevin’s urge to find a ‘home’ that he never knew as a child, back closer to the area where his father was born.

He pauses to consider his connection to the area and his aboriginal heritage that he was unaware of until much later in life. “It's like karma, you come back to your roots, I feel very strongly that something is calling me back and I think that if there’s anything spiritual about me in anyway, it is that (calling home) and I think that is a strange aboriginal thing, probably the only (aboriginal) thing that has manifested itself to my knowledge.”

“My mother (who died when Kevin was six-years old) was part Aboriginal, my great-great grandmother was a tribal elder. I remember spending time with a grandmother when I was a child and

she was black, but I didn't think about it.” “We were always miles apart. There's a “(The story is) very positive and there's bit in the book where (Dad) came to visit me

no reason why it shouldn't be… I wanted it in England because he thought I would to be partly a memoir but also a social never come back to Australia. He looked at document to encourage young people that me and said: 'Well I probably won't see you whatever you want to do you can achieve anymore Kev,' and I replied yes you will, with a bit of personal effort.” you'll see me at Christmas.” Kevin had just

Kevin's story is surprisingly positive for applied for a job back in Australia and was a child who lost his mother at such a young waiting for the outcome of the interview. age and with his father away at war, “(Dad) just looked at me and said 'and I effectively grew up in a boys' home. spent all that money'.” He laughs heartily.

“As a child you just go from day to day,” This is what makes the story so he says when reflecting on the night he and accidentally inspiring. There is no hint of his siblings were taken to the home. “In self-pity in the tale. Kevin doesn't fact, it was rather nice, instead of having understand why anyone would feel it is a three or four brothers you had 64 sad beginning for someone that went on to brothers… you were taken on this achieve such success within the theatre wonderful, magical ride across Brisbane in both here and abroad. the middle of the night. Cars were certainly “I'm from a humble background,” he rare in our family so all you were excited acknowledges, “not that I'm ashamed of it about was having a car ride – you woke up or anything, it just happened… if you want and all these kids were around you.” to do something you can do anything… if

Kevin holds no grudge against a father there is somebody like me that doesn't who chose a life in the Army over returning know what to do, just encourage them not to home to look after his children. Perhaps it give up.” was the era he grew up in, one very different He finishes the interview with a chuckle, from today. There was never a close “It's a good story, even if it's my story.”relationship with his father but again he holds no resentment. Michelle Windeyer

Kevin can vividly remember the moment that set him on the path to working in the theatre. Perhaps it wasn't an epiphany, or a tale worthy of the stage but for an openly gay man it is an amusing one.


L O C A L TA L E N T

an interview with...

Kevin Palmer

Photo: Richard Windeyer

Sunday, 8 August 2010, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Boys' Home to Broadway by Kevin Palmer (Magabala Books). The Launchpad, at the Byron Bay Writers' Festival, North Beach Byron Bay. Bookings are not necessary – all are invited. Part of the Byron Bay Writers Festival (6-8 August).

www.asauthors.org

BOOK LAUNCH

“At 20, I had been a police cadet for three years and I thought how can I survive in this… in Queensland, in the 1950s?” he laughs thinking about the many contradictions in his life before he discovered his love of the theatre.

“I was a kid that didn't know what to do… you just went to whatever job you thought you could get, but it happened that a mate of mine got thrown out of the Police force because he crashed a car and he said: ‘Why don't we go overseas?”

He didn’t know it at the time but leaving Darwin where his brother had secured him a job working in a Uranium mine was the first step in a journey that has taken Kevin from a boys’ home in Brisbane, to London’s West End and Broadway in New York. His career in theatre has spanned 45 years and three continents eventually bringing him back to Australia where he has now settled in Bangalow.

“Initially you think because you are young and handsome you can be an actor,” he smiles, reflecting back on his days in drama school in London.

“But the first acting job I got I thought no, I’m not interested in that, I’m interested in the production side of it, working for producers and directing... I ended up coming back to Australia many years later, to Adelaide, which is where I met Bruce (his partner of more than 35 years). They had just built the Adelaide festival theatre... (and had) decided they needed a second theatre, the Playhouse. So, I came back from England to be their production manager... I became artistic director of the theatre.”

He then taught at the illustrious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), before establishing a well-respected drama agency in Sydney. In 2002 Kevin and Bruce retired to Bangalow. It was a decision based on Kevin’s urge to find a ‘home’ that he never knew as a child, back closer to the area where his father was born.

He pauses to consider his connection to the area and his aboriginal heritage that he was unaware of until much later in life. “It's like karma, you come back to your roots, I feel very strongly that something is calling me back and I think that if there’s anything spiritual about me in anyway, it is that (calling home) and I think that is a strange aboriginal thing, probably the only (aboriginal) thing that has manifested itself to my knowledge.”

“My mother (who died when Kevin was six-years old) was part Aboriginal, my great-great grandmother was a tribal elder. I remember spending time with a grandmother when I was a child and

she was black, but I didn't think about it.” “We were always miles apart. There's a “(The story is) very positive and there's bit in the book where (Dad) came to visit me

no reason why it shouldn't be… I wanted it in England because he thought I would to be partly a memoir but also a social never come back to Australia. He looked at document to encourage young people that me and said: 'Well I probably won't see you whatever you want to do you can achieve anymore Kev,' and I replied yes you will, with a bit of personal effort.” you'll see me at Christmas.” Kevin had just

Kevin's story is surprisingly positive for applied for a job back in Australia and was a child who lost his mother at such a young waiting for the outcome of the interview. age and with his father away at war, “(Dad) just looked at me and said 'and I effectively grew up in a boys' home. spent all that money'.” He laughs heartily.

“As a child you just go from day to day,” This is what makes the story so he says when reflecting on the night he and accidentally inspiring. There is no hint of his siblings were taken to the home. “In self-pity in the tale. Kevin doesn't fact, it was rather nice, instead of having understand why anyone would feel it is a three or four brothers you had 64 sad beginning for someone that went on to brothers… you were taken on this achieve such success within the theatre wonderful, magical ride across Brisbane in both here and abroad. the middle of the night. Cars were certainly “I'm from a humble background,” he rare in our family so all you were excited acknowledges, “not that I'm ashamed of it about was having a car ride – you woke up or anything, it just happened… if you want and all these kids were around you.” to do something you can do anything… if

Kevin holds no grudge against a father there is somebody like me that doesn't who chose a life in the Army over returning know what to do, just encourage them not to home to look after his children. Perhaps it give up.” was the era he grew up in, one very different He finishes the interview with a chuckle, from today. There was never a close “It's a good story, even if it's my story.”relationship with his father but again he holds no resentment. Michelle Windeyer

Kevin can vividly remember the moment that set him on the path to working in the theatre. Perhaps it wasn't an epiphany, or a tale worthy of the stage but for an openly gay man it is an amusing one.


C R E AT I V E P A S S I O N S

With two young children, a husband and a house to run, it's not easy to find time to paint. But, painting being her passion, Emma Gale somehow finds a way.

Big, bold and bright. That's how paintings by Bangalow artist, Emma Gale, come across.

She's inspired by “colour and pattern, and the beauty in things,” she says, sitting in the painting corner of the family's Clover Hill house, discussing her work and what motivates her to paint.

“I love colours and the design of things. I don't do small pieces. I go to bed and dream about painting, and wake up knowing what's gone wrong in the current piece I'm working on. I have to create on a daily basis. I'm passionate about what I do.”

Emma works in acrylic on canvas. “I like acrylic because it's quick drying and I often go over the layers. I use the paint like a pencil.” Her training at East Sydney Tech was in screen printing and textile design, and at the Julian Ashton Art College, in Fine Arts. That training, and her work as a graphic artist for many years, is reflected in her current

paintings, which are usually 1.1m x 1.1m, or 1.1m x 1.3m in size.

Her paintings often incorporate stencils; p e r h a p s l e t t e r s o r patterns, even collages, creating a layered effect, giving more depth to her work. Currently, standing on easels around the room are several works in progress: a raccoon, “I love the bold stripes;” a finch: “Its colours excite me,” and an orange-c o l o u r e d a n t e l o p e . Though in the past she's drawn cows and horses, the local environment is n o t c u r r e n t l y h e r inspiration.

Emma Gale Satisfaction, to Emma, is not necessarily selling a piece. “The driving thing is creating it. It's even more satisfying when you sell it. You can have good runs, then it goes quiet. After the financial crash, people b e c a m e m o r e p r i c e conscious, and for anything over $1,000, they'd think twice. Art became a luxury i t e m a n d n o t e v e r y household can afford it. When they do, it's special.”

Like many creative people, she finds it hard to personally sell her work. “You really can't sell yourself. It has to be through a gallery. You just want someone else to do it – that's why there's galleries - so we can sit and paint!

Emma sells her work primarily through a Gold Coast gallery, Anthea Polson Art. “She has three big shops; a good clientele from Sydney and Melbourne; good website traffic, and nothing's hidden away in the back room. Some local galleries don't have store rooms for artists' work. Size is an issue with small galleries, who ask for smaller paintings to fit their space.

“The art market can be fickle; you can get a wave of 'what's in'. It goes in cycles and” (in the quiet times) “you've just got to ride it out, keep doing your thing and believe in yourself. It takes years to build up a reputation for your work. It doesn't happen overnight. Then you sell a few and feel better,” she says.

Emma and her partner moved to Bangalow from Sydney 10 years ago. For five years, they owned and managed the Harvest Café in Newrybar. Initially, Gary Sharman “saw it as a building project”, says Emma. But once building restoration was complete and the café re-opened, its success drew them in. Gary worked there seven days a week, and Emma, too, helped with marketing, staff organisation and the 'behind the scenes' management.

Three years ago, the couple sold the cafe and Emma decided to have a second child. Her first, Mia, is nine; Max is now two. Time to paint is now slotted in between his nappy changes, sleeps and playgroup, and at the weekend, shunting Mia to sporting events. “My painting time is allocated. It can be frustrating at times. Gary's really great. I wouldn't be able to do without his help.”

Christobel Munson

Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society ADFAS

The Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society this month presents international guest speaker Oliver Everett from London.

Everett has had an interesting career in the British Diplomatic Service and was assistant private secretary to the Prince of Wales and private secretary to Diana, Princess of Wales. He later served in the royal household as librarian in the royal library at Windsor Castle and is now Librarian Emeritus.

Educated at Cambridge, with post graduate work in the USA and the London School of Economics, Everett now lectures internationally about the history of Windsor Castle. He has written the official guidebook, audio tour and taught a course on the castle's history as well as producing a TV program and writing articles and books about Windsor Castle .

We will discuss the great fire that nearly destroyed Windsor Castle in 1992 and its subsequent restoration. Join us for a fascinating look inside one of the oldest, continuously occupied castles in the world.

Where: A&I Hall, Station S t r e e t , Bangalow on Monday, 16 August. When: Light refreshments are available from 6pm, followed by our lecture at 6.30pm and coffee/cake to follow with the opportunity to meet friends, other members and our speaker.Cost: Guests are always welcome at $20 per person. Enquiries: Please direct enquiries regarding membership and the programme to Dawn Lotty (Secretary) on 6687 2442.NB: Heaters have been hired for the winter months.

Carole Gamble


C R E AT I V E P A S S I O N S

With two young children, a husband and a house to run, it's not easy to find time to paint. But, painting being her passion, Emma Gale somehow finds a way.

Big, bold and bright. That's how paintings by Bangalow artist, Emma Gale, come across.

She's inspired by “colour and pattern, and the beauty in things,” she says, sitting in the painting corner of the family's Clover Hill house, discussing her work and what motivates her to paint.

“I love colours and the design of things. I don't do small pieces. I go to bed and dream about painting, and wake up knowing what's gone wrong in the current piece I'm working on. I have to create on a daily basis. I'm passionate about what I do.”

Emma works in acrylic on canvas. “I like acrylic because it's quick drying and I often go over the layers. I use the paint like a pencil.” Her training at East Sydney Tech was in screen printing and textile design, and at the Julian Ashton Art College, in Fine Arts. That training, and her work as a graphic artist for many years, is reflected in her current

paintings, which are usually 1.1m x 1.1m, or 1.1m x 1.3m in size.

Her paintings often incorporate stencils; p e r h a p s l e t t e r s o r patterns, even collages, creating a layered effect, giving more depth to her work. Currently, standing on easels around the room are several works in progress: a raccoon, “I love the bold stripes;” a finch: “Its colours excite me,” and an orange-c o l o u r e d a n t e l o p e . Though in the past she's drawn cows and horses, the local environment is n o t c u r r e n t l y h e r inspiration.

Emma Gale Satisfaction, to Emma, is not necessarily selling a piece. “The driving thing is creating it. It's even more satisfying when you sell it. You can have good runs, then it goes quiet. After the financial crash, people b e c a m e m o r e p r i c e conscious, and for anything over $1,000, they'd think twice. Art became a luxury i t e m a n d n o t e v e r y household can afford it. When they do, it's special.”

Like many creative people, she finds it hard to personally sell her work. “You really can't sell yourself. It has to be through a gallery. You just want someone else to do it – that's why there's galleries - so we can sit and paint!

Emma sells her work primarily through a Gold Coast gallery, Anthea Polson Art. “She has three big shops; a good clientele from Sydney and Melbourne; good website traffic, and nothing's hidden away in the back room. Some local galleries don't have store rooms for artists' work. Size is an issue with small galleries, who ask for smaller paintings to fit their space.

“The art market can be fickle; you can get a wave of 'what's in'. It goes in cycles and” (in the quiet times) “you've just got to ride it out, keep doing your thing and believe in yourself. It takes years to build up a reputation for your work. It doesn't happen overnight. Then you sell a few and feel better,” she says.

Emma and her partner moved to Bangalow from Sydney 10 years ago. For five years, they owned and managed the Harvest Café in Newrybar. Initially, Gary Sharman “saw it as a building project”, says Emma. But once building restoration was complete and the café re-opened, its success drew them in. Gary worked there seven days a week, and Emma, too, helped with marketing, staff organisation and the 'behind the scenes' management.

Three years ago, the couple sold the cafe and Emma decided to have a second child. Her first, Mia, is nine; Max is now two. Time to paint is now slotted in between his nappy changes, sleeps and playgroup, and at the weekend, shunting Mia to sporting events. “My painting time is allocated. It can be frustrating at times. Gary's really great. I wouldn't be able to do without his help.”

Christobel Munson

Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society ADFAS

The Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society this month presents international guest speaker Oliver Everett from London.

Everett has had an interesting career in the British Diplomatic Service and was assistant private secretary to the Prince of Wales and private secretary to Diana, Princess of Wales. He later served in the royal household as librarian in the royal library at Windsor Castle and is now Librarian Emeritus.

Educated at Cambridge, with post graduate work in the USA and the London School of Economics, Everett now lectures internationally about the history of Windsor Castle. He has written the official guidebook, audio tour and taught a course on the castle's history as well as producing a TV program and writing articles and books about Windsor Castle .

We will discuss the great fire that nearly destroyed Windsor Castle in 1992 and its subsequent restoration. Join us for a fascinating look inside one of the oldest, continuously occupied castles in the world.

Where: A&I Hall, Station S t r e e t , Bangalow on Monday, 16 August. When: Light refreshments are available from 6pm, followed by our lecture at 6.30pm and coffee/cake to follow with the opportunity to meet friends, other members and our speaker.Cost: Guests are always welcome at $20 per person. Enquiries: Please direct enquiries regarding membership and the programme to Dawn Lotty (Secretary) on 6687 2442.NB: Heaters have been hired for the winter months.

Carole Gamble


O U R E N V I R O N M E N T

Since my article last month, survive in very damp places such musing on the origin of the as leaf litter, under pot-plants, in 'shrimp' in our pool filter, I've had humus or soil and can be flushed several local reports of similar out after rain. They can be found organisms. One reader had so under damp fibre doormats and many after rain they refer to them occasionally inside homes. They as “driveway prawns.” are capable of jumping and are

A call to Dr Danny Bucher, a sometime mistaken for large marine biologist at Southern fleas when disturbed. Cross University, put me on the I found some live ones right track and I've discovered recently, which jumped about w e ' r e s e e i n g s m a l l five centimetres (about five invertebrates, a kind of times their body length) crustacean, known as when I poked amongst t e r r e s t r i a l a heap to get a better amphipods. look (and a photo).

T h e w o r d Coloured grey to amphipoda comes olive or reddish-from the Greek, brown, often with a Amphi meaning on pattern of stripes, both sides, and poda land hoppers turn red meaning feet or legs. This when dead, in a similar way refers to the fact that most to prawns and lobsters. The amphipods have two sets of legs, common species identified in one for walking or swimming and gardens in Melbourne and one for jumping. Sydney, Arcitalitrus sylvaticus,

Amphipods are more closely looks very similar to these ones related to prawns, lobsters and pictured, so maybe that's what we crabs than to insects. Like have here.insects, crustaceans have a hard To think I've been working in skeleton on the outside of their my garden and delving into leaf bodies (an exoskeleton) and litter and compost for many years jointed legs. Crustaceans and had never seen these little however, have more than three creatures before they appeared in pairs of legs (insects have three our swimming pool. They form pairs), two pairs of antennae or part of the vast army of organisms feelers (insects have only one recycling vegetable matter on the pair), and never have wings. forest floor and in our gardens.

Sometimes known as lawn The diversity in our environment shr imp or land hoppers , is just amazing.terrestrial amphipods only Words and photo: Judy Baker

AHA! AMPHIPODS!NATURE NOTES

Hard work put into the garden in August will ensure it looks its best in spring. It is the month to apply compost and top up the mulch wherever it is getting thin. Compost is a wonderful soil additive as it adds nutrients, earthworm-attracting humus and helps conserve moisture. Mulch also conserves moisture and is needed to keep the bed warmer in winter and roots cool in the heat of summer.

If annuals have already been planted and perennials divided up, applying liquid fertilizer will keep all flowers, vegies and herbs coming along well. It is not too late to plant seedlings for a Christmas display of colour and interest.

Gently prune shrubs that flowered in winter to promote a more compact growth habit for summer.

This is the month to plant carrots, beetroot, greens including kale, snow peas, and baby brocollini, and cauliflower. It is wise to spray the vegie patch and fruit trees with anti-fungal copper oxychloride if you have had any sign of fungus to make certain no spores remain. Spray any plants affected by scale with white oil. Make your own in the kitchen blender using two cups of vegetable oil to half a cup of dishwashing liquid. Dilute at the rate of one tablespoon per litre of water before applying.

A very attractive, rewarding and undemanding plant featuring in many local gardens this month is Streptocarpis hybrid, commonly known as “Nodding violet”. It can be grown in garden beds but is an ideal container plant. It requires morning sun, shade in the afternoon, moderate watering and occasional feeding. Its restful mauve flowers bloom for a long time and it is easily propagated by cuttings to make lovely gifts for friends.

Helen Johnston, President of the Bangalow Garden ClubPhoto: Judy Baker An organisation called 350.org, whose mission “to inspire the world

to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet,” is campaigning to get communities around the globe to do something on that auspicious date that will help deal with global warming.

In the words of the organisation's founder Bill McKibben, “We're calling it a Global Work Party, with emphasis on both 'work' and 'party'. In Auckland, New Zealand, they're having a giant bike fix-up day, to get every bicycle in the city back on the road. In the Maldives, they're putting up solar panels on the President's office. In Kampala, Uganda, they're going to plant thousands of trees and in Bolivia they're installing solar stoves for a massive carbon neutral picnic.”

The goal of the day is to send a political message: if we can get to work, you (politicians) can get to work too - on the legislation and the treaties that will make all our work easier in the long run. Find out all about it (and why '350'?), go to www.350.org/oct10

Christobel Munson

Make a date for a Global PartyComing this way 10 October 2010

GARDENINGJobs for August in the Garden


O U R E N V I R O N M E N T

Since my article last month, survive in very damp places such musing on the origin of the as leaf litter, under pot-plants, in 'shrimp' in our pool filter, I've had humus or soil and can be flushed several local reports of similar out after rain. They can be found organisms. One reader had so under damp fibre doormats and many after rain they refer to them occasionally inside homes. They as “driveway prawns.” are capable of jumping and are

A call to Dr Danny Bucher, a sometime mistaken for large marine biologist at Southern fleas when disturbed. Cross University, put me on the I found some live ones right track and I've discovered recently, which jumped about w e ' r e s e e i n g s m a l l five centimetres (about five invertebrates, a kind of times their body length) crustacean, known as when I poked amongst t e r r e s t r i a l a heap to get a better amphipods. look (and a photo).

T h e w o r d Coloured grey to amphipoda comes olive or reddish-from the Greek, brown, often with a Amphi meaning on pattern of stripes, both sides, and poda land hoppers turn red meaning feet or legs. This when dead, in a similar way refers to the fact that most to prawns and lobsters. The amphipods have two sets of legs, common species identified in one for walking or swimming and gardens in Melbourne and one for jumping. Sydney, Arcitalitrus sylvaticus,

Amphipods are more closely looks very similar to these ones related to prawns, lobsters and pictured, so maybe that's what we crabs than to insects. Like have here.insects, crustaceans have a hard To think I've been working in skeleton on the outside of their my garden and delving into leaf bodies (an exoskeleton) and litter and compost for many years jointed legs. Crustaceans and had never seen these little however, have more than three creatures before they appeared in pairs of legs (insects have three our swimming pool. They form pairs), two pairs of antennae or part of the vast army of organisms feelers (insects have only one recycling vegetable matter on the pair), and never have wings. forest floor and in our gardens.

Sometimes known as lawn The diversity in our environment shr imp or land hoppers , is just amazing.terrestrial amphipods only Words and photo: Judy Baker

AHA! AMPHIPODS!NATURE NOTES

Hard work put into the garden in August will ensure it looks its best in spring. It is the month to apply compost and top up the mulch wherever it is getting thin. Compost is a wonderful soil additive as it adds nutrients, earthworm-attracting humus and helps conserve moisture. Mulch also conserves moisture and is needed to keep the bed warmer in winter and roots cool in the heat of summer.

If annuals have already been planted and perennials divided up, applying liquid fertilizer will keep all flowers, vegies and herbs coming along well. It is not too late to plant seedlings for a Christmas display of colour and interest.

Gently prune shrubs that flowered in winter to promote a more compact growth habit for summer.

This is the month to plant carrots, beetroot, greens including kale, snow peas, and baby brocollini, and cauliflower. It is wise to spray the vegie patch and fruit trees with anti-fungal copper oxychloride if you have had any sign of fungus to make certain no spores remain. Spray any plants affected by scale with white oil. Make your own in the kitchen blender using two cups of vegetable oil to half a cup of dishwashing liquid. Dilute at the rate of one tablespoon per litre of water before applying.

A very attractive, rewarding and undemanding plant featuring in many local gardens this month is Streptocarpis hybrid, commonly known as “Nodding violet”. It can be grown in garden beds but is an ideal container plant. It requires morning sun, shade in the afternoon, moderate watering and occasional feeding. Its restful mauve flowers bloom for a long time and it is easily propagated by cuttings to make lovely gifts for friends.

Helen Johnston, President of the Bangalow Garden ClubPhoto: Judy Baker An organisation called 350.org, whose mission “to inspire the world

to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet,” is campaigning to get communities around the globe to do something on that auspicious date that will help deal with global warming.

In the words of the organisation's founder Bill McKibben, “We're calling it a Global Work Party, with emphasis on both 'work' and 'party'. In Auckland, New Zealand, they're having a giant bike fix-up day, to get every bicycle in the city back on the road. In the Maldives, they're putting up solar panels on the President's office. In Kampala, Uganda, they're going to plant thousands of trees and in Bolivia they're installing solar stoves for a massive carbon neutral picnic.”

The goal of the day is to send a political message: if we can get to work, you (politicians) can get to work too - on the legislation and the treaties that will make all our work easier in the long run. Find out all about it (and why '350'?), go to www.350.org/oct10

Christobel Munson

Make a date for a Global PartyComing this way 10 October 2010

GARDENINGJobs for August in the Garden


‘MR BIG’ OF RAINFOREST RESTORATION

POSTSCRIPT

Lurking in a patch of rainforest on Friday Hut In fact, it is such a good example of rainforest Road, it is hard not to think of Tony Parkes as the restoration that it is fully protected under a ‘Mr Big’ of rainforest restoration. permanent covenant. Wampoo pigeons have also

Not only is this sprightly octogenarian two- given it a vote of confidence by taking up metres tall but he has tendrils firmly linked to occasional residence, perhaps a good test of the many local organisations working for nearby and success of Tony’s work.overseas projects. These include The Big Scrub Tony and fellow enthusiasts also founded the Rainforest Landcare Group, Rainforest Rescue Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group in 1992. In and EnviTE, which he helped to found and in response to the wide spread clearing and which he still holds senior positions. devastation of Australia's largest lowland

Tony, and wife Rowena, moved to Bangalow as rainforest, known as the big scrub, which initially a transition to retirement some 20 ago. covered 75,000ha between Ballina, Byron Bay and

Retiring from a career in science and various Lismore. businesses, including fertilisers and investment By the 1980s most of the one percent which had banking, the Parkes bought an old dairy farm on escaped clearing was in a fairly sorry state. Big Friday Hut Road, built a home in 1989 and became scrub was established to help save these remnants increasingly interested in rainforest remnants on and facilitate re-vegetation, the block. This interest led to a passion for From these small beginnings the group now restoration and 35,000 trees later they now have contribute to the restoration and maintenance of 50 14ha under full canopy and up to 30 metres high. big scrub remnants. Last year they and their 11

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sugar in a mixing bowl and cream until smooth. Add the flour, lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Separate the eggs then mix the egg yolks and the milk in a small bowl. Add the milk and egg yolks to the mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until the top of the lemon delicious is golden brown.

Upon reading the story in last power of the dollar, withholding month’s Heartbeat about Palm money from the companies Oil, I was inspired to examine involved does make them more of the product choices in change.my home. Shopping is the least http://www.orangutans.com.fun thing I do in my life and I a u / o r a n g u t a n s - s u r v i v a l -know many of us feel the same, information/helping-you-buy-pick up what you need and get responsibly-palm-oil-free-out of there quick. alternatives.aspx

I am guilty of not reading We know surfactant and many labels these days and, phosphate in detergent is bad for without glasses, it is almost waterways. We must support impossible anyway. Australian producers and avoid

Manufacturers are very o v e r p a c k a g i n g w h i l e clever at disguising the content cons ide r ing the type o f of products to the point of feeling packaging; recyclable vs like you need a science degree to recycled; organic vs processed; decipher what you are actually GM, Low GI, does it have eating and using. nutritional value, additives, fair

I am dismayed to find out just trade, dolphin friendly all need how many of our everyday consideration; then the price products contain deadly palm comparisons and finally the bag oil, at least 50 percent of grocery you carry it home in, arrgghh! items. I’m not going to list them No wonder I hate shopping and here but if you want to help by it’s not getting any easier but it is not supporting these products getting greener and I urge you to view the following website for a take the time to consider your list of what does NOT contain purchases – maybe just a few the vile stuff. products at a time.

Never underestimate the Liz Gander

Photo: Judy Baker

Lemon DeliciousLemon Delicious

G R E E N I E O F T H E M O N T H

“Oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clemens” so the old English nursery rhyme goes. This season has seen more than just oranges and lemons, there's an abundance of all types of citrus: oranges, lemons, mandarins, grapefruit, limes, tangelos and cumquats. It's always nice to take something from the garden when visiting friends, but this season citrus is so abundant that even gifts are refused - everyone is giving fruit away.

At a recent meeting of the Bangalow garden club, the subject of which variety of lemons to plant was discussed. It seems Lisbon, Meyer and Eureka all do well here, it's just a matter of the flavour you like.

Whilst white scale, leaf miner and aphids on new growth can be problems on citrus trees, a spray of white oil can fix these easily. Feeding under the drip line three times a year, in spring, early summer and early autumn, with a complete fertiliser or balanced citrus food will ensure healthy trees and good crops of fruit. Probably the good rains we had in autumn have prevented fruit drop and ensured us of our bumper crops.

Make some marmalade, have a go at cumquat liqueur, or try this delicious recipe to use up your excess citrus.

Story: Judy Baker Recipe: Estelle Leacock

ORANGES & LEMONS

partners secured funding and in-kind support of $750,000 for restoration work at these remnants plus 40 additional endangered lowland rainforest sites between Grafton and the Queensland border.

Indeed the restoration undertaken by the group was the largest lowland rainforest restoration project in Australian history. The sites include DECCW Nature Reserves and Council reserves as well as private lands.

Big Scrub Landcare is also very involved in education to help prevent further loss of rainforest areas. Together with a number of partners and supporters they hold a major annual event, the Big Scrub Rainforest Day, to promote awareness of their work, as well as many smaller field days and other education activities such as the publication of manuals on rainforest restoration and weed control.

Another group that Tony helped to establish with fellow conservationist, Kelvin Davies, in 1999, Rainforest Rescue, supports these restoration efforts with donations of more than $100,000 over the past 11 years.

Rainforest Rescue is also instrumental in the Daintree Buyback and Protect Forever Project (buying and preserving World Heritage value freehold rainforest in the Daintree at risk from rural residential development) as well as working in partnership with the Rainforest Information Centre and Rainforest Concern (UK) to protect Ecuador's cloud forests.

The company also sponsors significant research. It does not seek government funding, but receives financial support from a range of corporates and other organisations as well as individual donors (over 100 regular donors in our 2479 postcode).

Tony’s work doesn’t end there. EnviTE, which Tony chairs, is a not-for-profit organisation started in 1995, with three divisions: EnviTE Environment, with restoration projects from Kempsey to the Queensland border; EnviTE Training, a registered training organisation and EnviTE Employment, assisting young people find jobs through such schemes as National Green Jobs Corps.

Tony’s commitment to rainforest restoration is big, perhaps as big as the man himself.

Story: Brian Sundstrom

Bangalow’s

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Lurking in a patch of rainforest on Friday Hut In fact, it is such a good example of rainforest Road, it is hard not to think of Tony Parkes as the restoration that it is fully protected under a ‘Mr Big’ of rainforest restoration. permanent covenant. Wampoo pigeons have also

Not only is this sprightly octogenarian two- given it a vote of confidence by taking up metres tall but he has tendrils firmly linked to occasional residence, perhaps a good test of the many local organisations working for nearby and success of Tony’s work.overseas projects. These include The Big Scrub Tony and fellow enthusiasts also founded the Rainforest Landcare Group, Rainforest Rescue Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group in 1992. In and EnviTE, which he helped to found and in response to the wide spread clearing and which he still holds senior positions. devastation of Australia's largest lowland

Tony, and wife Rowena, moved to Bangalow as rainforest, known as the big scrub, which initially a transition to retirement some 20 ago. covered 75,000ha between Ballina, Byron Bay and

Retiring from a career in science and various Lismore. businesses, including fertilisers and investment By the 1980s most of the one percent which had banking, the Parkes bought an old dairy farm on escaped clearing was in a fairly sorry state. Big Friday Hut Road, built a home in 1989 and became scrub was established to help save these remnants increasingly interested in rainforest remnants on and facilitate re-vegetation, the block. This interest led to a passion for From these small beginnings the group now restoration and 35,000 trees later they now have contribute to the restoration and maintenance of 50 14ha under full canopy and up to 30 metres high. big scrub remnants. Last year they and their 11

Ingredients1 tablespoon of butter2 eggs1 cup of milk3/4 cup of sugar2 tablespoons of self raising flour1 large lemon

MethodPreheat the oven to 375 degrees Celsius. Place the butter and

sugar in a mixing bowl and cream until smooth. Add the flour, lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Separate the eggs then mix the egg yolks and the milk in a small bowl. Add the milk and egg yolks to the mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until the top of the lemon delicious is golden brown.

Upon reading the story in last power of the dollar, withholding month’s Heartbeat about Palm money from the companies Oil, I was inspired to examine involved does make them more of the product choices in change.my home. Shopping is the least http://www.orangutans.com.fun thing I do in my life and I a u / o r a n g u t a n s - s u r v i v a l -know many of us feel the same, information/helping-you-buy-pick up what you need and get responsibly-palm-oil-free-out of there quick. alternatives.aspx

I am guilty of not reading We know surfactant and many labels these days and, phosphate in detergent is bad for without glasses, it is almost waterways. We must support impossible anyway. Australian producers and avoid

Manufacturers are very o v e r p a c k a g i n g w h i l e clever at disguising the content cons ide r ing the type o f of products to the point of feeling packaging; recyclable vs like you need a science degree to recycled; organic vs processed; decipher what you are actually GM, Low GI, does it have eating and using. nutritional value, additives, fair

I am dismayed to find out just trade, dolphin friendly all need how many of our everyday consideration; then the price products contain deadly palm comparisons and finally the bag oil, at least 50 percent of grocery you carry it home in, arrgghh! items. I’m not going to list them No wonder I hate shopping and here but if you want to help by it’s not getting any easier but it is not supporting these products getting greener and I urge you to view the following website for a take the time to consider your list of what does NOT contain purchases – maybe just a few the vile stuff. products at a time.

Never underestimate the Liz Gander

Photo: Judy Baker

Lemon DeliciousLemon Delicious

G R E E N I E O F T H E M O N T H

“Oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clemens” so the old English nursery rhyme goes. This season has seen more than just oranges and lemons, there's an abundance of all types of citrus: oranges, lemons, mandarins, grapefruit, limes, tangelos and cumquats. It's always nice to take something from the garden when visiting friends, but this season citrus is so abundant that even gifts are refused - everyone is giving fruit away.

At a recent meeting of the Bangalow garden club, the subject of which variety of lemons to plant was discussed. It seems Lisbon, Meyer and Eureka all do well here, it's just a matter of the flavour you like.

Whilst white scale, leaf miner and aphids on new growth can be problems on citrus trees, a spray of white oil can fix these easily. Feeding under the drip line three times a year, in spring, early summer and early autumn, with a complete fertiliser or balanced citrus food will ensure healthy trees and good crops of fruit. Probably the good rains we had in autumn have prevented fruit drop and ensured us of our bumper crops.

Make some marmalade, have a go at cumquat liqueur, or try this delicious recipe to use up your excess citrus.

Story: Judy Baker Recipe: Estelle Leacock

ORANGES & LEMONS

partners secured funding and in-kind support of $750,000 for restoration work at these remnants plus 40 additional endangered lowland rainforest sites between Grafton and the Queensland border.

Indeed the restoration undertaken by the group was the largest lowland rainforest restoration project in Australian history. The sites include DECCW Nature Reserves and Council reserves as well as private lands.

Big Scrub Landcare is also very involved in education to help prevent further loss of rainforest areas. Together with a number of partners and supporters they hold a major annual event, the Big Scrub Rainforest Day, to promote awareness of their work, as well as many smaller field days and other education activities such as the publication of manuals on rainforest restoration and weed control.

Another group that Tony helped to establish with fellow conservationist, Kelvin Davies, in 1999, Rainforest Rescue, supports these restoration efforts with donations of more than $100,000 over the past 11 years.

Rainforest Rescue is also instrumental in the Daintree Buyback and Protect Forever Project (buying and preserving World Heritage value freehold rainforest in the Daintree at risk from rural residential development) as well as working in partnership with the Rainforest Information Centre and Rainforest Concern (UK) to protect Ecuador's cloud forests.

The company also sponsors significant research. It does not seek government funding, but receives financial support from a range of corporates and other organisations as well as individual donors (over 100 regular donors in our 2479 postcode).

Tony’s work doesn’t end there. EnviTE, which Tony chairs, is a not-for-profit organisation started in 1995, with three divisions: EnviTE Environment, with restoration projects from Kempsey to the Queensland border; EnviTE Training, a registered training organisation and EnviTE Employment, assisting young people find jobs through such schemes as National Green Jobs Corps.

Tony’s commitment to rainforest restoration is big, perhaps as big as the man himself.

Story: Brian Sundstrom

Bangalow’s

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to advertise, contactDi Martin

[email protected]


H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N GL O C A L H I S T O R Y

Continuing our occasional series on historical houses of Bangalow for the new verandah; a new roof was built and of course a new paint job completed to suit the new future use of the building.

Today, the wrap-around verandah accommodates visitors who take the time for tea and scones or lunch. Inside, the central rooms house the museum's diverse displays, constantly changing thanks to the imaginative outlook of the tireless team of volunteers running the tearooms and the museum.

The museum – and its delightful tearooms – are open from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Story and Photo: Christobel MunsonWith thanks to Vivienne Gorec and the Bangalow Historical Society

It seems highly appropriate that the topic for this article is Heritage House, the building in which the Bangalow Museum is located at the corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets, Bangalow. You may think it's just a beautifully atmospheric building where locals 'in the know' go for a lovely light lunch or morning tea, or to view the current exhibition, whether that's on wedding dresses, commemorating Anzac heroes, the railway station, or farm life in early Bangalow. But this building has a past, and a somewhat steamy one at that.

In 1920 a wooden house was built in Park Lane, Brunswick Heads, for a widow, Gladys James, and her son Ernest. (In later years, apparently Ernest James became Mayor of Mullumbimby.) Typical of the location and the times, the house was a traditional 'Queenslander', raised high off the ground to be able to catch the cooling sea breezes.

After Gladys and Ernest's occupation, in the following decades the building was used in a variety of innovative ways: as a doctor's surgery, a typical family home, a boarding house, and finally, a brothel. Touching evidence of this past use still remains. On the wall just inside what's now the front entrance to Heritage House, is a peg-board with hooks for the room keys of the brothel's workers, with such old-fashioned names as 'Cuddles', Shiela (yes, mis-spelled), Rosy and Zoey, so it's easily seen whether or not the employee was 'In' or 'Out'.

Eventually, business must have slumped. The house and land fell into receivership, and were offered for auction in 1993.

Meanwhile, onto the scene comes Betty Dengate, a determined - and elegant - woman who could clearly visualise a new life for the old building. After the Bangalow Bicentennial in 1988, she had become the custodian of a collection of scanned historical photographs, which had, over the years, become “covered in cockroach poo and cobwebs” as they were shunted from garages and car boots to church halls, looking for a permanent home.

In “about 1991”, the initial team of four members of what evolved into the Bangalow Historical Society – Betty, Jane Ions, Denise Prentice and Don Osborne – had spent some years meeting in the scout hall or each other's homes, all the while lobbying Byron Council for a building to accommodate the society and its exhibits. But, says Betty, the catalyst for finding a permanent home for the society was that collection of photos.

Finally, sitting next to the then Byron Shire General Manager, Max Eastcott, at a protest meeting at the Bangalow A&I Hall, with Betty in persuasive form no doubt, a deal was struck. Council bought the Brunswick Heads house and land at 5 Park Lane that year. (Or was it resumed for unpaid rates? There are differing accounts.)

Council also owned land near the Bangalow Creek Pool and its surrounding park, and it seemed an excellent idea to use that land as a site for the old house and the Bangalow museum. In 1994, the house was moved by road to its new site. Using money from Council's capital works budget, augmented by community donations, a band of dedicated volunteers worked hundreds of hours next to local tradespeople installing new foundations, electricity, bathrooms, staircases and landscaping. Alex Herrmann donated $12,500 to pay

“A vital core of alternative medicine is the researching anthropology, medical history Those with blood type A however, are recognition of the biochemical uniqueness and genetics and the connections between more naturally suited to a vegetarian diet and of each individual and the need to tailor blood type, food, and disease. His research is foods that are fresh, pure, and organic. treatments and prescriptions to match that also built on 30 years of work done by his Type Bs have a strong immune system and individual variability” Dr P.J. D'Adamo father. a tolerant digestive system and tend to resist

The blood group diets have now become many of the severe chronic degenerative According to naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo, an integral part of my practice. Patients most illnesses, or at least survive them better than ND, in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type, the often experience some results within two the other blood types. missing link to health might be found in the weeks of starting the diet plan and definite Type AB-Blood, an amalgam of types A four basic blood types: O, A, B, and AB. improvements within the first month. and B, are the most biologically complex says

This is his key to unlocking the door to the These improvements may include Dr. D'Adamo. mysteries of health, disease, longevity, increased energy, weight loss, a lessening of A simple finger prick test can determine physical vitality, and emotional strength. digestive complaints, and improvements in what blood group you are. Follow the diet and

"There had to be a reason why there were more chronic conditions such as asthma, you may be surprised by the health benefits so many paradoxes in dietary studies and headaches, heartburn or fibromyalgia. you experience in the change. disease survival," says D’Adamo. Blood O types fare best on intense physical Sue Daly

“Why some people lose weight and others exercise and animal proteins and less well on Bangalow Naturopathicsdo not on the same diet or why some people dairy products and grains. The leading reason keep their vitality as they age, and others do for weight gain for O types is from gluten Eat Right 4 Your Type not.” found in wheat products and to a lesser extent by Peter J. D'Adamo and Catherine

Dr. D'Adamo has spent the past 15 years lentils, corn, kidney beans, and cabbage. Whitney. Putnam Adult (1996)

EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE

Bangalow’s

HERITAGE HOUSE: an historical building with a ‘steamy’ past

It would be hard to find more long standing members of Newrybar than Glenna and Herb Hambly, aged 88 and 82 years. They live in the house on Old Byron Bay Road built 88 years ago by Glenna's parents, Charles and Lily Selmes. Glenna has spent most of her life there. Herb grew up down the road from Glenna on Phillips Road.

Both Herb and Glenna know the meaning of hard work. Both milked cows before school, then rode their horses to primary school—Herb to Newrybar and Glenna to Knockrow. Then after school they rode back to milk the herd again.

Glenna left school at 15. She continued milking a large number of cows on different farms and also cared for twin children of neighbours. She met Herb during this time.

They have fond memories of Saturday nights in their courting days when they went to the pictures at Bangalow A&I Hall. Glenna said: “We rode our horses across the farms to Bangalow, but rode back along the road on our way home late at night.”

Glenna and Herb were married in 1947 and moved to their own place on Midgen Flat Road. They had two daughters, Marie and Leone. However, when Glenna's father was no longer able to run his farm due to ill health, they returned to Glenna's family home where they have been ever since.

They milked dairy cattle for cream production, and fed skim milk to their pigs but once the dairies started to sell whole milk, they decided not to upgrade their dairy to the necessary standard and switched to vealer production.

Herb is like most men of the land with his wide knowledge of all aspects of farming, whether it be mending fences, weed control, mechanical maintenance or repair of pumps and plumbing problems. He can always lay his hand on what is needed to remedy the problem with the many spare parts stored in tins in his shed.

The Hamblys have always led a very self sufficient life, with their lives following the seasons. They were followers of the slow food movement long before the term was coined and although they had electricity connected in the 1980s Glenna still cooks on the wood stove every day.

They have a large range of fruit trees, a pineapple patch and a large vegetable garden tended expertly by Leone. They have always kept poultry, and each week chickens or ducks are killed and dressed for the Sunday roast. Their garden is always filled with colour and is very well maintained. Glenna and Leone have always had a great love of their cattle and calves, and both have a talent for rearing orphaned calves. Many orphaned calves from various farms in the neighbourhood would not have survived without their patient and persistent care.

Even though Herb and Glenna have seen many changes to Newrybar over the years, their lives still have continuity with the past. Leone carries on the tradition of hard work, with Marie also helping with housework and gardening on the weekend. Many new members of Newrybar frequently stop to buy fruit and vegetables which the Hamblys sell from their front gate. Herb and Glenna can be proud of all they have achieved.

Lyn Plummer

NEWRYBAR OLD TIMERS

Editor: Michelle Windeyer Art: Richard Windeyer Sub Editor: Helen Wilson Advertising: Dianne Martin Ad Production: Allie Leo Editorial Team: Judy Baker, Marika Bryant, Stephanie King, Estelle Leacock, Christobel Munson, Lyn Plummer, Brian Sundstrom Website: Wendy Gray Distribution: Bangalow Post Office, Brian Sundstrom Accounts: Rob Campbell Chairman: Neville Maloney


H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N GL O C A L H I S T O R Y

Continuing our occasional series on historical houses of Bangalow for the new verandah; a new roof was built and of course a new paint job completed to suit the new future use of the building.

Today, the wrap-around verandah accommodates visitors who take the time for tea and scones or lunch. Inside, the central rooms house the museum's diverse displays, constantly changing thanks to the imaginative outlook of the tireless team of volunteers running the tearooms and the museum.

The museum – and its delightful tearooms – are open from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Story and Photo: Christobel MunsonWith thanks to Vivienne Gorec and the Bangalow Historical Society

It seems highly appropriate that the topic for this article is Heritage House, the building in which the Bangalow Museum is located at the corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets, Bangalow. You may think it's just a beautifully atmospheric building where locals 'in the know' go for a lovely light lunch or morning tea, or to view the current exhibition, whether that's on wedding dresses, commemorating Anzac heroes, the railway station, or farm life in early Bangalow. But this building has a past, and a somewhat steamy one at that.

In 1920 a wooden house was built in Park Lane, Brunswick Heads, for a widow, Gladys James, and her son Ernest. (In later years, apparently Ernest James became Mayor of Mullumbimby.) Typical of the location and the times, the house was a traditional 'Queenslander', raised high off the ground to be able to catch the cooling sea breezes.

After Gladys and Ernest's occupation, in the following decades the building was used in a variety of innovative ways: as a doctor's surgery, a typical family home, a boarding house, and finally, a brothel. Touching evidence of this past use still remains. On the wall just inside what's now the front entrance to Heritage House, is a peg-board with hooks for the room keys of the brothel's workers, with such old-fashioned names as 'Cuddles', Shiela (yes, mis-spelled), Rosy and Zoey, so it's easily seen whether or not the employee was 'In' or 'Out'.

Eventually, business must have slumped. The house and land fell into receivership, and were offered for auction in 1993.

Meanwhile, onto the scene comes Betty Dengate, a determined - and elegant - woman who could clearly visualise a new life for the old building. After the Bangalow Bicentennial in 1988, she had become the custodian of a collection of scanned historical photographs, which had, over the years, become “covered in cockroach poo and cobwebs” as they were shunted from garages and car boots to church halls, looking for a permanent home.

In “about 1991”, the initial team of four members of what evolved into the Bangalow Historical Society – Betty, Jane Ions, Denise Prentice and Don Osborne – had spent some years meeting in the scout hall or each other's homes, all the while lobbying Byron Council for a building to accommodate the society and its exhibits. But, says Betty, the catalyst for finding a permanent home for the society was that collection of photos.

Finally, sitting next to the then Byron Shire General Manager, Max Eastcott, at a protest meeting at the Bangalow A&I Hall, with Betty in persuasive form no doubt, a deal was struck. Council bought the Brunswick Heads house and land at 5 Park Lane that year. (Or was it resumed for unpaid rates? There are differing accounts.)

Council also owned land near the Bangalow Creek Pool and its surrounding park, and it seemed an excellent idea to use that land as a site for the old house and the Bangalow museum. In 1994, the house was moved by road to its new site. Using money from Council's capital works budget, augmented by community donations, a band of dedicated volunteers worked hundreds of hours next to local tradespeople installing new foundations, electricity, bathrooms, staircases and landscaping. Alex Herrmann donated $12,500 to pay

“A vital core of alternative medicine is the researching anthropology, medical history Those with blood type A however, are recognition of the biochemical uniqueness and genetics and the connections between more naturally suited to a vegetarian diet and of each individual and the need to tailor blood type, food, and disease. His research is foods that are fresh, pure, and organic. treatments and prescriptions to match that also built on 30 years of work done by his Type Bs have a strong immune system and individual variability” Dr P.J. D'Adamo father. a tolerant digestive system and tend to resist

The blood group diets have now become many of the severe chronic degenerative According to naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo, an integral part of my practice. Patients most illnesses, or at least survive them better than ND, in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type, the often experience some results within two the other blood types. missing link to health might be found in the weeks of starting the diet plan and definite Type AB-Blood, an amalgam of types A four basic blood types: O, A, B, and AB. improvements within the first month. and B, are the most biologically complex says

This is his key to unlocking the door to the These improvements may include Dr. D'Adamo. mysteries of health, disease, longevity, increased energy, weight loss, a lessening of A simple finger prick test can determine physical vitality, and emotional strength. digestive complaints, and improvements in what blood group you are. Follow the diet and

"There had to be a reason why there were more chronic conditions such as asthma, you may be surprised by the health benefits so many paradoxes in dietary studies and headaches, heartburn or fibromyalgia. you experience in the change. disease survival," says D’Adamo. Blood O types fare best on intense physical Sue Daly

“Why some people lose weight and others exercise and animal proteins and less well on Bangalow Naturopathicsdo not on the same diet or why some people dairy products and grains. The leading reason keep their vitality as they age, and others do for weight gain for O types is from gluten Eat Right 4 Your Type not.” found in wheat products and to a lesser extent by Peter J. D'Adamo and Catherine

Dr. D'Adamo has spent the past 15 years lentils, corn, kidney beans, and cabbage. Whitney. Putnam Adult (1996)

EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE

Bangalow’s

HERITAGE HOUSE: an historical building with a ‘steamy’ past

It would be hard to find more long standing members of Newrybar than Glenna and Herb Hambly, aged 88 and 82 years. They live in the house on Old Byron Bay Road built 88 years ago by Glenna's parents, Charles and Lily Selmes. Glenna has spent most of her life there. Herb grew up down the road from Glenna on Phillips Road.

Both Herb and Glenna know the meaning of hard work. Both milked cows before school, then rode their horses to primary school—Herb to Newrybar and Glenna to Knockrow. Then after school they rode back to milk the herd again.

Glenna left school at 15. She continued milking a large number of cows on different farms and also cared for twin children of neighbours. She met Herb during this time.

They have fond memories of Saturday nights in their courting days when they went to the pictures at Bangalow A&I Hall. Glenna said: “We rode our horses across the farms to Bangalow, but rode back along the road on our way home late at night.”

Glenna and Herb were married in 1947 and moved to their own place on Midgen Flat Road. They had two daughters, Marie and Leone. However, when Glenna's father was no longer able to run his farm due to ill health, they returned to Glenna's family home where they have been ever since.

They milked dairy cattle for cream production, and fed skim milk to their pigs but once the dairies started to sell whole milk, they decided not to upgrade their dairy to the necessary standard and switched to vealer production.

Herb is like most men of the land with his wide knowledge of all aspects of farming, whether it be mending fences, weed control, mechanical maintenance or repair of pumps and plumbing problems. He can always lay his hand on what is needed to remedy the problem with the many spare parts stored in tins in his shed.

The Hamblys have always led a very self sufficient life, with their lives following the seasons. They were followers of the slow food movement long before the term was coined and although they had electricity connected in the 1980s Glenna still cooks on the wood stove every day.

They have a large range of fruit trees, a pineapple patch and a large vegetable garden tended expertly by Leone. They have always kept poultry, and each week chickens or ducks are killed and dressed for the Sunday roast. Their garden is always filled with colour and is very well maintained. Glenna and Leone have always had a great love of their cattle and calves, and both have a talent for rearing orphaned calves. Many orphaned calves from various farms in the neighbourhood would not have survived without their patient and persistent care.

Even though Herb and Glenna have seen many changes to Newrybar over the years, their lives still have continuity with the past. Leone carries on the tradition of hard work, with Marie also helping with housework and gardening on the weekend. Many new members of Newrybar frequently stop to buy fruit and vegetables which the Hamblys sell from their front gate. Herb and Glenna can be proud of all they have achieved.

Lyn Plummer

NEWRYBAR OLD TIMERS

Editor: Michelle Windeyer Art: Richard Windeyer Sub Editor: Helen Wilson Advertising: Dianne Martin Ad Production: Allie Leo Editorial Team: Judy Baker, Marika Bryant, Stephanie King, Estelle Leacock, Christobel Munson, Lyn Plummer, Brian Sundstrom Website: Wendy Gray Distribution: Bangalow Post Office, Brian Sundstrom Accounts: Rob Campbell Chairman: Neville Maloney


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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 0429306529CWA 2nd Wed Sue 6687 2619Garden Club 1st Wed Shirley 6687 1417 George the Snake Man George 0407965029Groundforce 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

August is not only about election promises and cool winds and open minds for those breezes to blow through. There are so many possibilities to make your positive mark on the world you inhabit, why not take a leap and show what hibernates in your soul?

Art OpportunitiesCaldera Artfest 2010 is requesting artists in any style or medium to submit works relating to the region's flora, fauna or landscapes for regional touring exhibitions during October and November. Share in the prize pool of $8000. For more information go to www.calderaart.org.au or contact Andy Reimanis on 6677 9009 by 20 August 2010.

Bellingen Art Prize is offering $5000 and additional prizes worth $6000 for artworks including works on paper, painting, 3D, p h o t o g r a p h i c a n d d i g i t a l a r t .

Award is open to all jewellery artists, programs that develop Australian dance. designers and artisans. $5000 acquisitive Guidelines and application details are online: prize with winning work to be included in the www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grantsNational Contemporary Jewellery Collection

Photographya t G r i f f i t h R e g i o n a l G a l l e r y . Thanks Dad National Photo Competition www.griffith.nsw.gov.au by 4 August 2010.allows you to show off your Dad, Granddad, Deakin Uni Contemporary Small Uncle, foster Dad or whomever has been male Sculpture Award. Award of $10,000 with and wonderful. No entry fee required with work becoming part of the Deakin cash prizes on offer. The winners will have the Universities Art Collection. opportunity to tour their photo throughout 2011. www.thanksdadphotos.org.au for more Residencyinfo by August 25 2010.Ashfield Council are calling for expressions

of interest from performing, visual and literary artists in regional/remote areas of Expressions of InterestAustralia to reside at Thirning Villa between The In Good Company Open Air Festival is April 2011 to March 2012. having its first open air charity festival and

For more information go to contact Anthia needs local creative performances, ideas and Hart on 9716 1866 by 3 September 2010. workshops, public artworks, sculpture and

anything creative, entertaining or interactive. www.bcac.org.au by 27 August 2010. Dance Grants Visit www.ingoodcompany2010.org or call

2010 National Contemporary Jewellery Artform Development provides funding for 0408 490 572

AUGUST ARTERYF U N D R A I S E R S

at the Races. Other big name prizes on offer include, a The event, proudly sponsored by the night at Byron at Byron, a Gaia body polish

Byron Bay Golf Club will be held at the newly and lunch, a Mary Ryan's book package, a renovated ‘The Deck’ at Byron Bay on 28 Gold Coast Turf Club Skyline race day dining August from 7:30pm. With a spectacular package, a beautiful Le Creuset cooking pot venue to be styled by Ivory Bay, novelty race (thanks to The Byron Bay Trading Company) calls, fashions on the field, a VIP dessert and a Skydive Byron Bay 14,000ft skydive. lounge and live DJ, the night promises to Home owners should also look out for our deliver all the fun, excitement and glamour of Renovator's Raffle which offers the local the races. renovator a spectrum of savings.

There will be bumper raffles, sweepstakes, The annual adult fundraiser is an important door and fashion prizes and a live auction so event on the BCCC's calendar. Tickets are punters will be odds on favorite to go home a $40, include bus transfers to and from winner. Bangalow, and are available from the BCCC,

“We are delighted to announce that first the Post Office in Bangalow and Mary Ryan's prize for the major raffle will be a night in one Bookstore in Byron Bay. of the Beach Suites' Penthouses, and the The money raised from this event will major auction item will be a week’s assist in meeting the demands of the growing accommodation in a luxury beach house Bangalow community’s need for childcare. located opposite Clarke's beach thanks to “We are currently operating at capacity Byron Bay Holiday Rentals,” said Rebecca with lengthy waiting lists and want to ensure

Jockeys are hitting the streets, bookies Sargeant, president of the BCCC committee. that quality local child care and preschool collating the winnings and fashionistas fine Fashions on the field will showcase the services are universally available,” said Kerry tuning their outfits as excitement mounts in best of local fashion with retailers in Elbourn, BCCC director.preparation for the Bangalow Community Bangalow generously donating outfits to be Book your tickets early to avoid Children's Centre's annual fundraiser A Night modeled and auctioned on the night. disappointment. Karen Jordan

Lou is at the studio bright and early so that over $250,000 per year to keep the radio The station is available locally at 99.9FM you have great breakfast radio to wake up to; station operating.” a n d s t r e a m i n g l i v e o n l i n e a t Ian keeps the station's library up to date; New and renewing subscribers are www.bayfm.org. Subscribe by visiting the Michael loves to promote local musicians; eligible for an array of daily prizes from website or by calling the station on while Lyn, Don and Denise are obsessed local sponsors. One lucky subscriber will 02 6680 7999. Lyn McCarthywith coming up with themes that entertain win an all expenses trip for two to the and stimulate. Kimberleys, a scenic flight over the

And then there's Shel, with his cool as a Buccaneer Archipelago, an overnight stay at cucumber lounge music and Karena with her a Kimberley station plus three days and popular and long-running program nights on the Dampier Peninsula.dedicated to the local arts community. All There are also two major runner-up these energetic people live in the Bangalow prizes: an annual Gold Pass to the Dendy area and they are enthusiastic volunteers at Cinemas and a voucher from the Byron Byron Shire's own and only radio station, Community College as well as smaller BayFM 99.9. prizes throughout the year.

BayFM is holding its 10th annual Your local presenters will be asking for Subscriber Drive under the banner of 'Love your support during August. They, and other Your Radio' from Monday to Sunday, 19- volunteers, will be at the Saturday Bangalow 29 August. Farmers Markets on 28 August and at the

"This year, more than ever, we need our Sunday Bangalow Markets on 22 August. listeners to support us by subscribing," says Annual subscriptions are just $60 or $40 Ros Eliott, BayFM's President. “It takes concession.

THE NIGHT RACES ARE COMING

LOVE IS IN THE AIRWAVES

Marika Bryant

Photo supplied by BayFM 99.9 volunteersPhoto supplied by BayFM 99.9 volunteers


L O C A L I N F O R M AT I O N

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 0429306529CWA 2nd Wed Sue 6687 2619Garden Club 1st Wed Shirley 6687 1417 George the Snake Man George 0407965029Groundforce 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

August is not only about election promises and cool winds and open minds for those breezes to blow through. There are so many possibilities to make your positive mark on the world you inhabit, why not take a leap and show what hibernates in your soul?

Art OpportunitiesCaldera Artfest 2010 is requesting artists in any style or medium to submit works relating to the region's flora, fauna or landscapes for regional touring exhibitions during October and November. Share in the prize pool of $8000. For more information go to www.calderaart.org.au or contact Andy Reimanis on 6677 9009 by 20 August 2010.

Bellingen Art Prize is offering $5000 and additional prizes worth $6000 for artworks including works on paper, painting, 3D, p h o t o g r a p h i c a n d d i g i t a l a r t .

Award is open to all jewellery artists, programs that develop Australian dance. designers and artisans. $5000 acquisitive Guidelines and application details are online: prize with winning work to be included in the www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grantsNational Contemporary Jewellery Collection

Photographya t G r i f f i t h R e g i o n a l G a l l e r y . Thanks Dad National Photo Competition www.griffith.nsw.gov.au by 4 August 2010.allows you to show off your Dad, Granddad, Deakin Uni Contemporary Small Uncle, foster Dad or whomever has been male Sculpture Award. Award of $10,000 with and wonderful. No entry fee required with work becoming part of the Deakin cash prizes on offer. The winners will have the Universities Art Collection. opportunity to tour their photo throughout 2011. www.thanksdadphotos.org.au for more Residencyinfo by August 25 2010.Ashfield Council are calling for expressions

of interest from performing, visual and literary artists in regional/remote areas of Expressions of InterestAustralia to reside at Thirning Villa between The In Good Company Open Air Festival is April 2011 to March 2012. having its first open air charity festival and

For more information go to contact Anthia needs local creative performances, ideas and Hart on 9716 1866 by 3 September 2010. workshops, public artworks, sculpture and

anything creative, entertaining or interactive. www.bcac.org.au by 27 August 2010. Dance Grants Visit www.ingoodcompany2010.org or call

2010 National Contemporary Jewellery Artform Development provides funding for 0408 490 572

AUGUST ARTERYF U N D R A I S E R S

at the Races. Other big name prizes on offer include, a The event, proudly sponsored by the night at Byron at Byron, a Gaia body polish

Byron Bay Golf Club will be held at the newly and lunch, a Mary Ryan's book package, a renovated ‘The Deck’ at Byron Bay on 28 Gold Coast Turf Club Skyline race day dining August from 7:30pm. With a spectacular package, a beautiful Le Creuset cooking pot venue to be styled by Ivory Bay, novelty race (thanks to The Byron Bay Trading Company) calls, fashions on the field, a VIP dessert and a Skydive Byron Bay 14,000ft skydive. lounge and live DJ, the night promises to Home owners should also look out for our deliver all the fun, excitement and glamour of Renovator's Raffle which offers the local the races. renovator a spectrum of savings.

There will be bumper raffles, sweepstakes, The annual adult fundraiser is an important door and fashion prizes and a live auction so event on the BCCC's calendar. Tickets are punters will be odds on favorite to go home a $40, include bus transfers to and from winner. Bangalow, and are available from the BCCC,

“We are delighted to announce that first the Post Office in Bangalow and Mary Ryan's prize for the major raffle will be a night in one Bookstore in Byron Bay. of the Beach Suites' Penthouses, and the The money raised from this event will major auction item will be a week’s assist in meeting the demands of the growing accommodation in a luxury beach house Bangalow community’s need for childcare. located opposite Clarke's beach thanks to “We are currently operating at capacity Byron Bay Holiday Rentals,” said Rebecca with lengthy waiting lists and want to ensure

Jockeys are hitting the streets, bookies Sargeant, president of the BCCC committee. that quality local child care and preschool collating the winnings and fashionistas fine Fashions on the field will showcase the services are universally available,” said Kerry tuning their outfits as excitement mounts in best of local fashion with retailers in Elbourn, BCCC director.preparation for the Bangalow Community Bangalow generously donating outfits to be Book your tickets early to avoid Children's Centre's annual fundraiser A Night modeled and auctioned on the night. disappointment. Karen Jordan

Lou is at the studio bright and early so that over $250,000 per year to keep the radio The station is available locally at 99.9FM you have great breakfast radio to wake up to; station operating.” a n d s t r e a m i n g l i v e o n l i n e a t Ian keeps the station's library up to date; New and renewing subscribers are www.bayfm.org. Subscribe by visiting the Michael loves to promote local musicians; eligible for an array of daily prizes from website or by calling the station on while Lyn, Don and Denise are obsessed local sponsors. One lucky subscriber will 02 6680 7999. Lyn McCarthywith coming up with themes that entertain win an all expenses trip for two to the and stimulate. Kimberleys, a scenic flight over the

And then there's Shel, with his cool as a Buccaneer Archipelago, an overnight stay at cucumber lounge music and Karena with her a Kimberley station plus three days and popular and long-running program nights on the Dampier Peninsula.dedicated to the local arts community. All There are also two major runner-up these energetic people live in the Bangalow prizes: an annual Gold Pass to the Dendy area and they are enthusiastic volunteers at Cinemas and a voucher from the Byron Byron Shire's own and only radio station, Community College as well as smaller BayFM 99.9. prizes throughout the year.

BayFM is holding its 10th annual Your local presenters will be asking for Subscriber Drive under the banner of 'Love your support during August. They, and other Your Radio' from Monday to Sunday, 19- volunteers, will be at the Saturday Bangalow 29 August. Farmers Markets on 28 August and at the

"This year, more than ever, we need our Sunday Bangalow Markets on 22 August. listeners to support us by subscribing," says Annual subscriptions are just $60 or $40 Ros Eliott, BayFM's President. “It takes concession.

THE NIGHT RACES ARE COMING

LOVE IS IN THE AIRWAVES

Marika Bryant

Photo supplied by BayFM 99.9 volunteersPhoto supplied by BayFM 99.9 volunteers


K I D S A B O U T T O W N

Scouting is the largest youth organisation in the world with over 26,000,000 members in 220 countries.

Girls and boys between the ages of six to 26 meet on a weekly basis to have fun and learn new skills through a wide range of a t t rac t ive , cons t ruc t ive and challenging activities, including opportunities for adventure and exploration both indoors and outdoors. Bangalow Scouts meet on Tuesday evenings at the Scout Hall from 6.30-8.30pm.

You can help these young people to become responsible citizens in our community by becoming a leader. Leader training is provided by Scouts at no cost to you. Contact Jenny on 6687 2047 if you are interested becoming involved.

Bangalow Scout, Bailey Grant is currently having the time of his life in America. Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets to help get him there.

The winners of the raffle are: 1st prize: Hot air balloon ride for 2 ,(L.

Clarkson of Woollahra). 2nd prize: Family photo shoot valued

at $300 with local photographer, Lisa Sharpe,(A Ajax of Brisbane).

3rd prize: Bangalow Cheese Company Voucher, (Michael Malloy of Bangalow).

The Scout hall is also available for hall hire at very reasonable rates. It recently held creative art classes in the school holidays with Fyre Belli. They plan doing more. The space is perfect for this kind of thing with the large verandah overlooking the show ground.

Lisa Sharpe

COUTS SBANGALOW


Rosebank Public SchoolRosebank Public School

Photo montage: Richard Windeyer

ROBIN HOOD VISITS ROSEBANK PUBLIC SCHOOL

Students at Fernleigh Public School ended their term two Mini-beast studies with a day of activities based around the theme. Everyone came dressed as their favourite mini beast and were able to educate students and staff on the idiosyncrasies of the animal they had chosen. We did our handwriting in snail slime (shaving cream), played Pass the Cocoon and What's the time Mr Spider?

The highlight of the day was the Masterchef challenge where students were asked to plate up a mini-beast made out of healthy food ingredients. Students not only had to create a visually

exciting and tasty dish but had to make their own chef's hat and apron. The students rose to the challenge plating up an array of beetles, spiders and bees. Masterchef judges Felicia and Wendy were most impressed commenting that the students had further developed “fusion dining” coming up with their own style “confusion dining”. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and we will be replanting our vegetable gardens for our next cooking project in term three. Michaela Reina (Principal)

FERNLEIGH STUDENTS PLATE UP MINI-BEASTS

AUGUST 2010 23

Anna Sansom, owner of The Music Tree, was attracted to this area by “its rich music and art scene”. Originally from Launceston, Tasmania, she and her family moved to Bangalow in 2007. It did not take Anna long to become a part of the creative culture with her early music and teaching program for babies and young children.

Anna is a music educator and performer with 20 years of teaching experience. She is currently the Musical Director for On Track Community Programs Northern Rivers.

The importance of music in Anna's own childhood inspired her to share with the young families of Bangalow.

“As a child, music and movement was a very important part of my life... (it) was a means of expression and somewhere I could go to whether I was feeling happy or sad.”

Anna has brought that wonderful influence to The Music Tree, enabling families to use music as an effective learning too.

“If a child is having fun, then their brain is open to learning,”she says. “And (it is) an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy the experience of The Music Tree together.”

Anna focuses on teaching children important skills such as logical thinking, memory skills, group social skills and self confidence. Her use of music makes the learning seem more like playing and fun for both the children and parents. “The bond between parents and children in the classes is always something beautiful to watch,” Anna says.

Anna's own daughters, Lilli and Mia who are now nine and six, were regulars at an early childhood music program almost from birth.

“It was always one of the highlights of the week for me and my children. My kids were always the ones that took off and sat on anyone's knee during classes... they still have some wonderful friends, as do I, from those classes. Lilli and Mia's love of music and the confidence and skills they gained has been, and still is, something that we all share in together as a family.”

Anna started The Music Tree six months ago. It has already made a wonderfully positive impact on the families who attend her classes. At some point in its future, Anna is considering expanding the program to create classes designed for special needs children. For the present her main wish is “to continue to provide a valuable and enjoyable musical experience.”

If you would like to find out more about The Music Tree or enrol in a class, go to Anna's website at www.themusictree.com.au.

Estelle Leacock and Lisa Sharpe

THE MUSIC TREE

Photo: Lisa Sharpe

TEACHING WITH TUNES



Scouting is the largest youth organisation in the world with over 26,000,000 members in 220 countries.

Girls and boys between the ages of six to 26 meet on a weekly basis to have fun and learn new skills through a wide range of a t t rac t ive , cons t ruc t ive and challenging activities, including opportunities for adventure and exploration both indoors and outdoors. Bangalow Scouts meet on Tuesday evenings at the Scout Hall from 6.30-8.30pm.

You can help these young people to become responsible citizens in our community by becoming a leader. Leader training is provided by Scouts at no cost to you. Contact Jenny on 6687 2047 if you are interested becoming involved.

Bangalow Scout, Bailey Grant is currently having the time of his life in America. Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets to help get him there.

The winners of the raffle are: 1st prize: Hot air balloon ride for 2 ,(L.

Clarkson of Woollahra). 2nd prize: Family photo shoot valued

at $300 with local photographer, Lisa Sharpe,(A Ajax of Brisbane).

3rd prize: Bangalow Cheese Company Voucher, (Michael Malloy of Bangalow).

The Scout hall is also available for hall hire at very reasonable rates. It recently held creative art classes in the school holidays with Fyre Belli. They plan doing more. The space is perfect for this kind of thing with the large verandah overlooking the show ground.

Lisa Sharpe

COUTS SBANGALOW


Rosebank Public SchoolRosebank Public School

Photo montage: Richard Windeyer

ROBIN HOOD VISITS ROSEBANK PUBLIC SCHOOL

Students at Fernleigh Public School ended their term two Mini-beast studies with a day of activities based around the theme. Everyone came dressed as their favourite mini beast and were able to educate students and staff on the idiosyncrasies of the animal they had chosen. We did our handwriting in snail slime (shaving cream), played Pass the Cocoon and What's the time Mr Spider?

The highlight of the day was the Masterchef challenge where students were asked to plate up a mini-beast made out of healthy food ingredients. Students not only had to create a visually

exciting and tasty dish but had to make their own chef's hat and apron. The students rose to the challenge plating up an array of beetles, spiders and bees. Masterchef judges Felicia and Wendy were most impressed commenting that the students had further developed “fusion dining” coming up with their own style “confusion dining”. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and we will be replanting our vegetable gardens for our next cooking project in term three. Michaela Reina (Principal)

FERNLEIGH STUDENTS PLATE UP MINI-BEASTS

AUGUST 2010 23

Anna Sansom, owner of The Music Tree, was attracted to this area by “its rich music and art scene”. Originally from Launceston, Tasmania, she and her family moved to Bangalow in 2007. It did not take Anna long to become a part of the creative culture with her early music and teaching program for babies and young children.

Anna is a music educator and performer with 20 years of teaching experience. She is currently the Musical Director for On Track Community Programs Northern Rivers.

The importance of music in Anna's own childhood inspired her to share with the young families of Bangalow.

“As a child, music and movement was a very important part of my life... (it) was a means of expression and somewhere I could go to whether I was feeling happy or sad.”

Anna has brought that wonderful influence to The Music Tree, enabling families to use music as an effective learning too.

“If a child is having fun, then their brain is open to learning,”she says. “And (it is) an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy the experience of The Music Tree together.”

Anna focuses on teaching children important skills such as logical thinking, memory skills, group social skills and self confidence. Her use of music makes the learning seem more like playing and fun for both the children and parents. “The bond between parents and children in the classes is always something beautiful to watch,” Anna says.

Anna's own daughters, Lilli and Mia who are now nine and six, were regulars at an early childhood music program almost from birth.

“It was always one of the highlights of the week for me and my children. My kids were always the ones that took off and sat on anyone's knee during classes... they still have some wonderful friends, as do I, from those classes. Lilli and Mia's love of music and the confidence and skills they gained has been, and still is, something that we all share in together as a family.”

Anna started The Music Tree six months ago. It has already made a wonderfully positive impact on the families who attend her classes. At some point in its future, Anna is considering expanding the program to create classes designed for special needs children. For the present her main wish is “to continue to provide a valuable and enjoyable musical experience.”

If you would like to find out more about The Music Tree or enrol in a class, go to Anna's website at www.themusictree.com.au.

Estelle Leacock and Lisa Sharpe

THE MUSIC TREE

Photo: Lisa Sharpe

TEACHING WITH TUNES

The audience sang, danced, drank, ate then sang some more throughout the night of the 10th Cabaret da Desh at the A & I Hall a few weeks ago. After hours of rehearsing in any spare space around town that they could find, performers strutted their stuff to a very happy crowd.

Bangalow style icons, the CWA ladies, opened the show performing Beyonce's Single Ladies and the show rollicked on from there. Ritchie Allen made an impressive singing debut alongside Colin Mills, Stephanie Hosking lost all her inhibitions and her wig, belting out It's Raining Men, even nine of our volunteer Firies danced to their own choreographed routine.

It was lovely that some of our younger performers from past Da Desh's, James Deane, Millie Leary, Cody Butler and Estelle Clapham, all of whom have left for the city, flew or drove home to Bangalow to perform in front of their friends and family.

A very special thank you to Rex Butler, Mic So many wonderful performances… Deacon and his sound guys, Karen Preston, singing fruit bats, swinging cowgirls, John Giese, Steve Drummond, Fred dancing mannequins, cancan girls, the return Ransome and 'Ringfinger Junior' for creating of the infamous Nuns of Insanity, Buttery a great finale. A great night – thank you Choir, Sandhi Ghandi, Somersault, Scarlett everyone.Affection… they were all there and many

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Renewable Energy forum; National Tree Planting Day

Byron Bay Writer’s Festival 6-8

Bangalow Garden Club

Kevin Palmer Book Launch

Bangalow Lions Club

Concert for Bangalow

Music Festival 13-15

ADFAS

Tintenbar Carpet Bowls Demo

Bangalow Markets

Bangalow Lions Club

Daffodil Day

BCCC Night at the Races

Farmers’ Markets 7, 14, 21, 28

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