THE VILLAGE JOURNAL

THE VILLAGE JOURNAL
November 2012
Number 281
Circulation 1800
Serving communities in Bundjalung Country, Northern Rivers… Rosebank, Dunoon, Clunes, Bexhill, Mullumbimby, The
Channon, Federal, Eltham, Whian Whian, Eureka, Dorroughby, Corndale, Goonengerry, Upper Coopers Creek, Numulgi
What’s inside the November VJ?
Editorial
Lock The Gate
VJ 2013 Calendar News
Local Issues & Stories
Letters to the VJ
Elders in Our Community
villagejournal.org
School News
Eat, Drink & Be Healthy
Metaphysics and Natural Law
Arts and Entertainment
Animal Matters
VJ Crossword
phone 6689 5508
editor@villagejournal.org
Monty’s back!
Photo by Jules Ober
Classifieds/Directory
Nov Calendar
A Colour Centrefold!
PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480
VJ Editorial
Dear VJ Supporters,
Welcome to November, and well done to all those blokes (and
gals) out there who are growing a moustache this month for a
good cause.
And speaking of positive reinforcement, (sorry, it’s the teacher
in me) I’d like to direct your attention to our COLOUR
CENTREFOLD, so I can heap praise on all those people who sent
in photos for our Village Journal 2013 Calendar. These centrefold photos were short-listed for the calendar, so can you imagine
the quality of those that made the final cut!? Thank you so much
to everyone who participated - if we make any money then we
might do it all again next year. The photos were really beautiful
and we love them, and every participant gets a free calendar.
To be honest, choosing the photos in the end pretty much came
down to the old Eenie, Meenie, Minie, etc. because they were all
so great, but we also wanted to find a balanced cross-section of
images representative of our beloved Village Journal homeland.
Alas, photo image size automatically excluded some from the
short list; you can read more on that topic below. So please rush
out and buy them for just $10 each for all your friends and family
members - there’s more info on where to get them on page 3.
And there is even more VJ community involvement coming your
way, a Crossword Competition where you get to win 2 of our
calendars and make Arlene Penlington feel appreciated for her
hard work .
See more inside on page 13.
One of the perks of this low prestige not-for-profit chained to the
computer job is the complimentary stuff I get, like free entry to
the Deniliquin Ute Muster this year; unfortunately I don’t own a
ute, and I was overseas so I couldn’t attend, but the other freebie
which I greedily snatched from my daughter’s grasp was the CD
of the Mullum Music Festival. Now I’m no music critic, but what
a great little compilation that is, so much so that I’m racing to get
tickets to perhaps the coolest little festival this side of Memphis...
again, read more inside.
At this time of year there’s heaps going on socially, so check our
Nov calendar, and if you do want to send in an article reporting
on your wonderful outing (or perhaps to just have a whinge),
please make sure that the accompanying photo is at least 1MG for
quality printing, otherwise it goes on the website only.
And finally, let’s consider Remembrance Day on the 11th of
November and the values of courage and resilience shown by all
those who serve and have served our country in times of war.
Wear a poppy for peace and respect.
Best wishes to all our readers from Helen White and the hardworking team at the Village Journal.
As always, this one’s dedicated to the Passionate Mongrel.
Helen White
Tea and words by Airdre Grant.
I think I’m going to be sick. I have been sitting in a workshop
- this is your first clue- and listening to one presenter after another
go on and on about how important they are, no sorry , about the
importance of whatever it is they are talking about (I can’t tell you
what it is , you see, because I stopped listening about 40 minutes
ago). What is it about the PowerPoint presentation that makes
presenters think their audience can’t read? I have been sitting here
being driven quietly insane as one slide after another is s-l-o-w-l-y
read out to a room full of people who are, as I look around, checking
their mobiles, typing on their I-pads, dozing, looking out the window.
On and on they go, completely oblivious to the mind numbing affect
they are having, just happy to hear the sound of their own voice and
to exploit the politeness of the room so they can bore everyone to
death. Academics specialise in this. Actually it’s possibly anyone
who has ever been told/asked or felt the need to do a presentation
using good old PowerPoint. I am reminded of some words a friend
told me she heard at a wedding, when the father of the bride got up
to make a speech. After thanking all the right people, complimenting
his daughter and congratulating his new son, he said: “I have
learned a few things as I have travelled through life and one of the
best things is this: if you want to be seen, stand up, if you want to
heard, speak up, if you want to be appreciated, shut up” - and then
he sat down. Good speech dad.
Gasfield Free Newsletter: Issue 2
24th October 2012
Dorroughby/Rosebank/ Whian Whian Groups and
also Numulgi/Woodlawn, and Goolmangar Groups
Please come one and all, and help set the tone; this
cannot be won by committees alone!
Events Coming Up:
Sun 4th Nov 2.00pm Local Gasfield Free group
meeting Dorroughby/Rosebank/Whian Whian
groups in Dorroughby Hall. All welcome.
Sun 11th Nov 3pm-5pm Whian Whian Locality
Gasfield Free public meeting at Whian Whian Hall.
Guest speaker: Gordon Frazer-Quick. Tea, coffee,
sandwiches and cake afterwards. All welcome.
Tues 13th Nov Lismore Gasfield Free Communities
Co-ordinators’ meeting at 5.30pm at the Lismore
Worker’s Club.
Sun 18th Nov at 2.00pm Local Gasfield Free group
meeting Dorroughby/Rosebank/Whian Whian
groups in Dorroughby Hall. All welcome.
We talk too much. We waste each other’s time and we insist on
Sun 18th Nov 2pm-4pm Goolmangar Gasfield Free
being right. We gossip and we hurt people with cheap remarks and
Stage 2 public meeting at Goolmangar Hall. All
unkind words. Here I sit in this workshop/exercise in narcissism, and
welcome.
my head is starting to pound as another presenter takes careful aim
at the room of increasingly comatose participants, flicks through
The full Gasfield Free Newsletter can be found on
slides full of dot points and unreadable graphs and empties bucket
the Village Journal website at villagejournal.org
upon bucket of words upon them, barely drawing breath. Through
the window I can see a city landscape shimmering in the heat. I
long to be out there, not here, feeling trapped. Surely its tea time?
I have learned one thing as I have travelled along and it is this:
there’s nothing a cup of tea won’t help. If I don’t get one soon I am
going to quietly slide from my chair on the floor, curl up into a small
ball and start sobbing. ‘Tea’ you will hear me faintly whispering, as they carry me away ‘tea’.
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We the members of the Gasfield Free Dorroughby/Rosebank/
Whian Whian local action group would like to heartily thank the
Village Journal for its constant and continuing support for our
battle against gas-mining.
This issue is going to affect everybody in the community wherever
we live - people in the highlands, people in the valleys, in our towns
and cities and villages. We cannot hide our heads in the sand and
expect the bad news will go away. Gas-mining companies are slowly,
insidiously building up their influence, weaving their tentacles into the
fabric of our society and destroying the mesh that holds us together,
reaching into schools to silence our children, corrupting our politicians,
bribing landholders, charity groups and business owners, and paying
for advertorials in local papers. They have money and power at their
disposal, and they will use it ruthlessly.
97% of the people in our communities in and around Lismore oppose
gas-mining. Only 3 people out of every hundred support it, but
newspapers, controlled by owners living in far distant places are often
constrained by a false sense of “balance” and present both sides
equally. It is only our local village newspapers that truly represent
the views of the community. It is only
in our village journals that we have a
resounding voice and can express our
anger and frustration as we battle giants.
We thank you, Village Journal, and hope
you will continue to support us. Our
cause is good and just. Your reach into
the community is vital.
illage Journal Calendar Is
Hot Off The Printer
Our beautiful Village Journal 2013 calendars
are now available for purchase for the
bargain price of $10.
A most convenient way to get your hands on
one is to place your order through the Village
Journal and we will post it to you (see below) or
you can go to any of the following outlets:
Federal Store, Bexhill Store, Dunoon Store,
Dunoon Post Office, The Channon Store, The
Boys’ in Woodlark St. Lismore, Bohotopia in
Keen St. Lismore and Johnson St. Byron Bay,
Life-Line in Lismore, Shartan Hair Studio in
Carrington St. Lismore, The Bolt Barn in Union
St. Lismore, The Lismore Airport Cafe, Clunes
Auto Centre, The Old Romantic Shack in
Clunes, The Crystal Castle, Elders Real Estate
in Bangalow, Bangalow Post Office, The Nimbin
Visitors Centre.
The following schools are also participating in
the sale of our calendars, and they will retain
a small commission to put towards school
projects: Rosebank School, Goonengerry
School, Bexhill School, Corndale School,
Eureka School, Eltham School, Dunoon School
and Whian Whian School.
Jenny Grogan
Anti Coal Seam Gas Rally at
Murwillumbah October 13th
Photo by Niall
Stanton
You
don’t
til it’s gone...
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know what you’ve got
So you think we’re
safe from coal seam gas
exploration up here in the hills? That CSG is not your problem because
no CGS company will want to drill up here? The bad news is that the
whole of the Northern Rivers is sitting on a vast, profitable basin filled
with easily-accessible coal seam gas. Our hills present no barrier for
modern drilling methods and I promise you that it is only a matter of
time before you have a gas field in your back paddock. In fact, wells
can be sited a mere 200m from your home. Ask those who already live
with the 24 hour pumping and constant noise and fumes whether they
thought they were safe from such intrusion. Rocky Creek Dam has an
exploration licence surrounding it. Why not your farm?
Ordering through the VJ: For the additional cost
of $1.50 per copy for postage and handling, we
will post your calendar to you or your nominated
recipient, upon receipt of your payment by direct
deposit into our Village Journal account BSB
728728 Acc 22209300.
To place your order simply email your details
to Melissa at advertise@villagejournal.org or
phone her on 66882327. An extra Christmas
gift wrapping and labelling service is also
available for an extra $1.00. So for $12.50 your
Christmas shopping is all wrapped up. What a
remarkable service!
We would like to thank Lismore City Printery
and their wonderful staff (66215371) for doing
such a brilliant job for us.
Our precious land is not protected despite its agricultural value, the
proximity to world heritage rainforest, and a burgeoning tourism industry
that will supply more jobs into the future than the entire CSG industry. And then
there is the unknown damage that will be caused to the aquifers, creeks and rivers
that are the soul and lifeblood of the Northern Rivers.
FITNESS AT FEDERAL
Specialising in fitness for the over 40s
There is already preliminary drilling at Howard’s Grass, and landholders are being
approached in and around Bexhill, Numulgi and Keerrong. Fracking can extend
outwards for several hundred metres underground from each well and there is
nothing you can do to stop it from running beneath your farm. One day in the not
so distant future you may see the water levels in your creeks and bores drop as
water extraction takes its toll. Just ask the people of Darling Downs about the
disappearance of their water as the industry sucks out and uses millions of litres of
water to earn export profits for their overseas shareholders.
Defeating the CSG industry is the challenge of our times. None of us can afford
to sit back and expect to be untouched by this blight. Our governments and our
regulators have failed us. People power is the only way that we can protect our
land and water for the sake of our children and future generations. Don’t wait until
it’s too late; become informed, take action and join us in the fight of a life time.
Have you been thinking of exercising but
don’t know how to get started or are put
off by the thought of going to the gym?
Including:
Boxing
Fitball
Weights
Lisa Lorimer
Personal Trainer Qualified Cert III & IV
Georgina Whaley
editor@villagejournal.org
PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480
ph 6689 5508
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pump. Electric pumps won’t work during a fire if the power
goes out.
Rosebank Firey News
Hi All,
Well the fire season is here and has hit with a
vengeance. Rosebank crews attended fires at Pretty Gully,
Mt Marsh and Baryulgil to the west and south west of here.
More fires are burning at Ellangowen and the Tenterfield
area. Many of these fires started from pile burns getting away
from the public who did not check weather conditions or
obtain fire permits, so please don’t light up over the coming
summer months which have the potential for very serious fire
conditions. In a bush fire many houses are destroyed through
ember attack, when burning twigs and leaves carried by the
wind land on or around the house. Even houses away from
the direct path of the fire can be affected.
Is your property prepared? The RFS website has detailed
information on how to prepare your property and emergency
fire plans. Go to www.rfs.nsw and click on the LHS tab
‘Prepare, Act, Survive for bush fire season. Information factsheets can also be obtained from your local brigade who
are more than happy to discuss and help with your individual
needs. A well prepared home can be easier for you and
firefighters to defend and is less likely to put your neighbours’
homes at risk.
Some of the things you should do around your property to
prepare for a fire include:
• Ensure you have a hose which is long enough to reach
every part of the home/sheds
• Cut back any overhanging trees or shrubs and dispose of
cuttings appropriately
• Check water pumps and generators to make sure they are
working. Make sure you’ve got water for firefighting. Have
water tanks filled and connected to a pump. Have a diesel
• Clean leaves from the roof, gutters and downpipes and fit
quality metal leaf guards.
•Enclose/seal underfloor areas to stop embers entering under
your house. Check the condition of external walls, eaves,
cladding and seal any gaps.
•Store wood piles and flammable liquids/items well away from
the house/shed and keep covered.•Keep grass short around
homes/sheds. Maintained firebreaks. Mow, plough, slash or
graze along fence lines/home/sheds so as to slow a fire’s
spread.
•Install metal flywire or solid screens to the outside windows
and doors and have a non-combustible doormat.
•Machinery such as tractors, slashers, harvesters, welders,
chainsaws and grinders can start grass fires. To help reduce
the risk of fires starting or spreading check machinery is free
from any faults and mechanical defects. Ensure machinery is
fitted with an approved spark arrestor. Carry a working water
fire extinguisher or knapsack. Limit the use of equipment
during hot, dry and windy conditions.Slashers shouldn’t be
used unless conditions are mild or are accompanied by an
independent means of suppressing a fire. Grinders shouldn’t
be used unless conditions are mild or the surrounding area is
dampened down to prevent an ignition.
•Maintain adequate levels of home and contents insurance.
Remember the safest option for you and your family during a
bush fire is to leave early, so keep all valuables accessible in
case of an emergency evacuation.
In the event of a fire please ring 000 immediately.
Eric Kinchin (Captain Rosebank Fire Brigade)
Sample Food “Feastival 2012”
cream and mixed berries. Absolutely delicious.
Bangalow Showground Sat 6 October.
The Barefoot Gypsies were amongst the entertainment that
wowed the crowds with their dancing and swirling, colourful
scarves and music.
Which Restaurant will be awarded the coveted Golden Fork
Award this year? Cooking Demos, Entertainment, Markets,
200 Exhibitors, and over 33 Restaurants competing with
tempting, $5 and $10 tasting plates. Foodie Heaven in
Bangalow!
The sun was shining and the showground was buzzing.
Our taste-buds were primed and our bellies were hungry. I
sampled The ‘Byron at Byrons’ Fresh Baguette, slow Roasted
Lamb and Piccalilli and Ross sampled a Vietnamese Bahn
Mi Tay (Baguette) with fresh turmeric, local fish and Asian
Slaw from “Seaweed Cuisine”. Both were finger-licking good.
For Dessert, we tried ‘Eltham Hotels’ Pavlova Roulade with
Pistachio, Macadamia and Lemon Myrtle crumb, Chantilly
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I bought two Portuguese Tarts, sprinkled with flower petals,
fresh raspberries and nuts to take home. The overall, high
calibre of food presentation was truly inspirational.
Thumbs up for the Sample Food Festival from us!
Alex & Ross Wilson
Rosebank.
*Congrats to Golden Fork Award winners Alphadale
Restaurant and The Byron at Byron.
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Fancy Dress Christmas Fest & Community Get-together
Repentance Creek Hall, Sat 15 Dec from 9am - 3pm
A special Fancy Dress Christmas Fest Fundraiser is being held by Rosebank Community Inc
(RCI) for The Village Journal Insurance. Magic Show, BBQ, Wood fired Pizza, Coffee, Cakes,
Market Stalls, Kids Toy Swap ‘n Sell and more. Free kids sites available. If you would like to
book a stall site ($20) or contribute to the Raffle Prizes or Entertainment, please call Alex on
6688 2276.
Rosebank Community Incorporated (RCI) is looking for new members.
The RCI is a local not-for-profit organisation, the owner of the Village Journal and a supporter of various local groups such as
the Rosebank and Repentance Creek Halls, Rosebank Community Pre-School, Rosebank Recreation Reserve, Rosebank
Landcare. As such, RCI needs help to ensure the on-going viability of these groups. With this in mind, we are commencing
what we plan will be a series of regular social and fundraising initiatives, beginning with a social evening BBQ at Rosebank
Hall on Friday 16th November and followed by a Fancy Dress Christmas Fest on Saturday 15th December at Repentance
Creek Hall. In this way we hope to raise much-needed funds and at the same time support our local halls. Your support at
these events will be greatly appreciated, as will anyone wishing to become more actively involved.
Our next RCI meeting is 7pm on Tuesday 4th December at Rosebank Hall. Why not consider
joining if you’d like to be kept informed about local issues or have your say about those that
concern you? Any membership enquiries can be made on the night, or by contacting me
directly.
Ross Wilson
Ph. 66882276
E. rosswilson53@bigpond.com
Freaky Friday - Repentance Creek Hall
Halloween Fundraiser
Calling all Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls to Repentance
Creek Hall, Friday the 2nd of November from 6-9pm
for a Fantastic Freaky Halloween Disco.
There will be Prickly Prizes, a Terrible Treasure Hunt,
Grizzly Games, Sumptuous Snacks available and the
infamous GOO relay!
Entry is Children $10 Adults $4
accompanied by an Adult.
Children must be
This is Good Vibes, Family Friendly, Drug and Alcohol
free event
All proceeds go to Repentance Creek Hall.
For more Devilish Details dial Rohan on 0407898374
Rosebank Recreation Reserve – 17th
November Breakfast
Whilst we all miss the Rosebank Shop, rest assured that
the Rosebank Recreation Reserve has been serving up
yummy BBQ breakfasts on the third Saturday of every
month, from 8.30 am onwards. If you haven’t had a
chance to indulge your tastebuds yet this year, the third
Saturday of November will be your last chance in 2012
to sample Alan’s legendary bacon and egg burgers and
espresso coffee.The Reserve is located 100 metres down
Armstrong Road, opposite Rosebank Primary School. Pop
in on your way to town or just come on down for a chat and
a stroll along the banks of Yankey Creek. It’d be great to
see you there and to show you around if you haven’t seen
the Reserve before.
Open Wed – Sun | 8am – 5pm
Breakfast and Lunch - Licensed
Morning and afternoon tea, tuckshop take-away
Award winning pastry Chef
A pleasant country drive along Friday Hut Road will
lead you to the old Possum Creek School.
The old hat room is a local artists corner.
Benny Glasman
editor@villagejournal.org
C AFE
PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480
471 Friday Hut Road, Possum Creek
ph:
6687 2292
ph 6689 5508
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VJ’s Free Plug
November’s first featured business is
the Bexhill General Store. Owned by
George and Anne for 22 years now,
the Bexhill General Store has been a
General Store since it was established in
1865, from whence it sold hardware and
haberdashery, these items considered
‘general household supplies’ in that
day and age. Today, the store can still
claim to be a “one-stop shop”: from
general groceries to newsagency outlet;
from BBQ chickens to Indian food for
takeaway, freezer or catered event; from
bottle shop to hand-picked from the
market fruit and veg often at wonderful
special prices! This reviewer also rates
very highly the enormous range of
incense and she simply can never get past
the freshly made pakora!
The Nimbin Markets has recently shifted its place in the weekend
roster of local markets to the 4th Sunday of each month. Of course they still
have their market every time there is a 5th Sunday in a month. The Nimbin
Markets make for a great reason to visit this iconic village, and what better way
to while away a few hours than in the shade of a giant fig tree listening to quality
live entertainment while you enjoy an organic coffee, a refreshing cup of chai,
some fantastic Twisted Tucker or some perfectly prepared crepes?
Set in the Heritage Listed grounds of the Nimbin Community Centre, Nimbin
Markets is a fantastic family friendly venue where you can grab a bargain or
just enjoy the ambiance. For more information, or to book a stall space, phone
Harmony and Peace Freeborn on 0458 506 000.
IMOGEN’S FARM
WINERY
Fantastic
FARMSTAY
Whian Whian Rd
Whian Whian
Local wines, award winning fruit wines
www.imogensfarm.com
phone 02
6689 5839
Rosebank Couriers
For deliveries from
Lismore to your door
(where possible & at our discretion)
phone
mobile
6
6624 1266
0427 100 961
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Wrap Up of the Tour
The 2012 Tour de Rosebank was an enjoyable and memorable
day for all. 21 cyclists lined up at the start line this year including
a large contingent from the Gold Coast, many of whom were
seeing Rosebank and surrounds for the first time.
Our youngest rider was 7 years old and she impressed all with
her stamina and motivation. It was also really great seeing
people that aren’t regular cyclists giving it a go, stepping up to
the challenge and really enjoying themselves.
Huge thanks go to Andrew Shannon and Mike Dahm for being
’sweepers’ on the day, and for cheerfully following us around in
their vehicles carrying water, food, first aid and the odd weary
rider. Their efforts were appreciated by all, especially when
Andrew and Mike ferried riders up the larger hills, enabling
everyone to enjoy the fun downhill runs and to make their way
around the 42 kilometre course.
A very well earned barbeque lunch was hosted by the Rosebank
Recreation Reserve after the event. A big thank you to Brisbane
friends, Michael and Peter, for organising and cooking up the
snags.
As one cyclist Graham remarked, it’s mornings like these that
you remember with great fondness in your life. This really is the
magic of the Tour, all sharing the journey together, creating a
wonderful sense of camaraderie between friends and strangers
alike.
Benny and Catherine.
VJ’s Free Plug
A late-breaking Free Plug comes from Il Carretto
Wood Fired Pizza, who have started using our
wonderful local rural halls. Andrea Bonnotto says:
“Local community halls have played a significant
part in the life of many communities, yet relatively
few halls are used as a place of gathering at night
anymore. We want to create spaces where people can
bring their children, meet friends and eat good food in
an easy and relaxed environment. Many people who
have come to Friday night pizza at Bexhill have complimented us on the great atmosphere,
but I think this has much more to do with the history and character of the building than us.
We specialise in traditional Italian wood fired Pizza. Our food is unpretentious, affordable
and local in the best Italian tradition. You can find us every Thursday at Federal Hall and
Friday at Bexhill hall from 5 pm.”
editor@villagejournal.org
PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480
ph 6689 5508
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Letters to the VJ
Dear Editor,
Pastoralists and Graziers Association President Rob
Gillam wants “the everyday man” to know more about the live
export industry. If so, he should explain how millions of animals
are jam-packed onto ships and sent across the equator to Asia
or the Middle East, often in sweltering temperatures. The ships
are so crowded that many animals die from disease or when
they can’t reach food or water.
Animals who survive this grueling journey may be tied by all
four legs and shoved into car boots or the backs of trucks. At
the slaughterhouse (sometimes just a hut), they often have
their throats slit while they’re still conscious.
If Australia supposedly has such high animal welfare
standards, then why are we still shipping live animals overseas
to slaughter? Gillam can’t justify such cruelty by saying
that Australians profit from it any more than he could justify
abuses such as drug trafficking, sweatshops, or kiddie porn by
reminding us that people make money from those activities.
Animals will continue to suffer as long as live export remains
legal.
Sincerely,
Des Bellamy
PETA Australia
desmondb@peta.org.au
Dear Editor,
I must say your Oct issue is really great. As an ex-journo (The
Guardian) it’s a model for how good a small local magazine
can read and look.
Jim Beatson - Byron Bay
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Elders in Our Community
In October I invited Rhonda via email to be part of our
Elders in Our Community. It took a few days to hear back from
her, a reply left on my answer machine which said, “Hi Helen, I’m
actually trekking down the Franklin in Tasmania at the moment,
I’m happy to do it, don’t know if I’ll have time this month. I’ve
just had a window of opportunity to pick up the message on
the smart-phone. I’m not coming out of the wilderness until
Wednesday late and flying out of Hobart, so I’ll call you on
Thursday. Bye.” How fantastic is that!? I later caught up with
Rhonda at her beautiful home in Federal and here’s what she
had to say....
Ok, so where do I start? I came to live in Federal about 10
years ago. I chose this because we’d been coming up here
for holidays and it was just stunning but I never thought I’d be
leaving Sydney. I’d had a really good career path, I had been
a teacher in my early years and then I got offered a position
as a tutor then went onto to a full time position as a lecturer in
School Social Work. I then got a job at Amnesty International
and I was their campaign coordinator for 14 years. I got to meet
some extraordinary people, torture trauma survivors, people
who were fighting for justice throughout the world. I went into
human rights areas overseas that give you nightmares to think
about it, and that’s why I’m very supportive of refugees now, that
we need to hear their story before we make judgements on them.
But I suppose the hightlight of my whole career was working
at Western Sydney University; I set up the first Indigenous
outreach long distance education program and that was for
Indigenous Community Welfare. We put over 800 graduates
through that program, it was hard work for them, it took them 5
years, they’d come down and do two weeks intensive and then
I’d go and visit their communities and work with them there. I
was very involved also in Redfern with Father Ted Kennedy and
the Aboriginal community there and the AMS and Fred Hollows
and that changed my whole life, it changed my value system,
the whole experience of walking that journey. So, what I love is
that if I go into any country town I can often bump into Aboriginal
people I’ve met, and if I know where I’m going and know a family
I’ll go and say “Hi”, and that’s been really good.
to support Aboriginal people giving evidence. As for my history
with Aboriginal people, I was never the social worker, I walk
their journey with them, I think there is a big difference, so that
when people say to me about Aborigines I say, “Well why don’t
you ask the Aboriginal people what their perspective is, not
about other white peoples’ perspectives.” They taught me a lot
and I made a lot of wonderful friends.
Up here I just find my neighbours are fantastic; we’re drawn
together because of what you need, whereas in the city you
just buy in what you need, because you’re too busy, but here
it’s different. I didn’t know one end of a cow from another but
now I’m breeding Angus. I have a friend in Coorabell, Janet,
she’s my mentor, anything she does with her cattle, I follow and
she gives the best advice, I’ve been learning from that. John
Nardi up here taught me how to fence, other people taught me
all about the soil. People come to visit for 5 minutes and two
hours later you’re still leaning on the fence talking about how
something’s going to grow. It’s like I’ve learned a whole new
skill set, which is fantastic.
I was meant to retire, but I still work, I go to Sydney one week
a month. I’m employed by the Guardianship Tribunal of NSW,
so next week I’m off to Broken Hill, working for people with
disabilities who lose capacity. I’ve been working there for 17
years part time, so I still have a bit of intellectual stimulus going
on. I love the farm, you’ve got to think things through, and I also
just enjoy sitting here talking to you, so there you go.
Thanks so much Rhonda, I very much enjoyed talking to you.
Helen White.
Coming up here, I love Federal and the community. I think
this activity about getting the church was amazing. It brought
everybody out to make a decision: “Yes, we want this historic
church.” It is a historic church, it was built by our forefathers,
they didn’t envisage it being sold to a developer or anything like
that, so for people to put their hand in their pocket in difficult
financial times to make that happen is remarkable. The
fundraising group was fantastic, out there working hard to make
it happen, and so we’ve secured it.
For me, life’s been good. I’ve been involved in lots of actions
for peace, for saving the Franklin (which I’ve just been down
revisiting), refugees, Aboriginal rights, I was on the Deaths
in Custody campaign and the Bringing Them Home inquiry, I
actually travelled with that inquiry and worked as the counsellor
LISMORE veterinary CLINIC
Dr Richard Creed BVSc (hons)
Dr Nick Jones BSc(hons) BVSc
Phone
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Voltage Jammin’
variety of yummy meals and sweets.
The VJ threw a great “Voltage Jammin’” fundraiser party at
Dorroughby Hall on Saturday 13th October, with two great
bands, “Tendon” and “The Craig and Michelle Show”, and
our two DJs, Alana and Gary, and of course all the delicious
food.
A special thank you goes out to Christian Pyles, the bands
and DJs for offering to play, and also to the undercover cook
for the fabulous catering effort.
Thanks to everyone who came along, it was a wonderful
night, and even though it wasn’t as well supported as we
had hoped, everyone had a great time meeting new people,
dancing and catching up with friends and enjoying the
The raffle was won by Sue Ulyatt. Many thanks to Milton
Cater of The Bangalow Rug Shop for his very generous
donation of the beautiful Senneh Kelim.
Well done everyone! Helen White
VJ Joke
VJ’s Free Plug
November’s second Free Plug also features historic local
buildings: Lilianas Café!
101 years after the old O’Possum Creek School opened its
doors to local pupils, Lilianas Cafe has been renovated
and the doors have been opened anew to show-case VJ
Land’s latest culinary experience. The lunch menu blends
Mediterranean cuisines in a modern, refreshing, delightful
way. The grounds and outdoor seating provide a chance to
linger in nostalgia and enjoy takeaway pastry treats by an
award-winning chef. Two other unique features of Lilianas
are their “Afternoon Tasting Plates” on the verandah and
“Artists’ Corner” wonderfully set in the original children’s
cloak room. Head on over one day and extend into the
sense of ‘locals and visitor’ village that has been the owners’
inspiration!
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The lady of the
house woke Joey
up early Monday
morning to get
him off to school.
“I’m not going!”
said Joe. I hate
school. The
teachers are all
mean to me, the
kids all make fun
of me, I’m staying
in bed.
“Don’t be so silly Joey, it can’t be
that bad, you have to be brave and
make an effort.”
“I won’t go! I feel sick every day. I
hate all the teachers and I don’t get
on with any of the kids and I have
no friends.” wailed Joe.
“But Joe you have to go, you’re the
Principal.”
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Natural Death Centre
The Natural Death Centre will host their annual Day of the
Dead events on the second weekend in November. Following
on from last years tremendously successful “Carnivale of Living
and Dying”, this years theme is “Conversations we are dying
to have”, with a 3 day program of forums, workshops and the
ceremony of remembrance.
Friday night’s forum includes an experienced panel: Quest for
Life’s Petrea King on emotional and spiritual care, Dr Joanne
Doran on holistic and practical aspects of end of life care, Zenith
Virago on legal rights and rites of passage, and from the US,
Joe Sehee on more sustainable and green burials. This deadly
conversation will be chaired by local ABC host Mick O’Regan at
Byron Community Centre.
Metaphysics & Natural Law
Natural Law with Helene Collard
I acknowledge us as self-sovereign beings
Holders of innate wisdom
I honour the ancestors past and present.
You are all my relations. All is One.
Namaste.
On 1 November we enter a new 52-day Castle in the Mayan
Tzolkin Calender – the Yellow Southern Castle of Giving. A
shift into a new Castle is likened to a shift in season and this
On Saturday, all four speakers will be offering morning and one comes with the following key themes: evolution; love;
afternoon workshops at the Mullum Civic Hall. All the events believe your dreams; and respect your mission...good luck!
are being offered at a subsidised rate to make it accessible to During the first half of November, we continue through the Owl
all, tickets available on the Byron Community webpage or at the Moon of Form. It is true that we all have something to offer,
Centre, as well as Bodypeace in Mullum.
and now is the time to consider how you will offer it – what
“ Each year we try to raise the challenging issue of death and form will it take? The most important thing here is to surrender
dying into peoples awareness in a way that we think will help to the flow, that is, where you are being led ... where is the
them to open up discussion and help them talk to their families wind blowing you? Trust in the unknown. If you can let go with
and friends, and consider what is important to them. Some faith, a remarkable amount of creative force will be with you,
people have fears and many people have misinformation. The simply let it take over ... this requires a great level of trust ...
NDC has always had as one of its aims to demystify death and you can do it.
empower the community to reclaim it. After all is said and done On the final day of the Owl Moon is a Total Solar Eclipse (14
we will all be going into that experience.” says Zenith Virago of Nov), visible from Cairns, Australia. This is a powerful cosmic
the NDC.
event that will accelerate our spiritual growth. During this
Sunday’s annual Ceremony of Remembrance, for those we time we will feel sensitive to toxins (sugar, alcohol, nicotine,
have loved and lost will be held as usual in Heritage Park, processed food, etc.), it is important to remain very clear and
to resist temptations that make you ‘foggy’ or ‘high’. We may
Mullumbimby at 3.00pm.
experience ‘growing pains’ so keep your aura (energy field that
Byron has always been popular for its lifestyle, but for many years surrounds you) clean and clear. Also, all is not as it appears to
now it has been cutting edge with it’s deathstyle. Many of us be – what appears to be fulfilling is actually poison...keep your
have benefitted from Zenith’s unique and generous experience eyes open...what is meant to be, will be...
in creating funerals that are meaningful and appropriate. This
year a US film crew are coming to film a documentary on how From 15 November we shift into the Peacock Moon of
we do death, with Zenith Virago and the groundbreaking work Radiance. Consider ‘how can I best empower myself?’ This is
a time for enlightened activity, where you can focus and apply
of the Byron based NDC. ( Deathwalkermovie.com).
yourself to something that makes you radiate...the peacock is
These events are full of inspiring and insightful guidance, for beautiful and a little vain, so take time to invest in yourself, and
anyone that is interested in dealing with death and dying in a put your best foot forward. During this time you can feel that
way that can offer a greater perspective into what is possible. you are dancing gracefully through life, meeting challenges
Please come along and create the change you want to see.
with ease.
For those who saw the SMH article recently about the cooling We are fast approaching the 21 December, where it is
plate to keep the dead body at home, you may want to know reported the Solstice Sun will align with the centre of the
that the NDC has had a plate here in the Shire for the past few Galaxy (Milky Way), creating a remarkably harmonious energy
years and it is available to families for their use.
that will support our shift into a New World Age...
The NDC has recently received a grant to create information Be gentle with yourself and others. Follow your heart. Have
kits & workshops to help people at the time of loss.
fun being productive. Free yourself of toxins and you will keep
your aura clean and clear.
Love Helene
If you have found this article helpful and wish to
support it, I gratefully accept donations: email me at
centrecleansecreate@gmail.com
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Romantic Touch around your Home
-Roseline Deleu
Each and every one of us has different ideas of what
“Romantic” means… What is your preference? For some it
might be a real current experience, a memory of a time past
or a creation in your imagination…
A week-end in Tuscany with a lovely meal surrounded by
candle lights? A skating rink bustling with laughter and
graceful movement in Central Park? A picture, a backyard
patio… a table perfectly set for 2?
Subtle music is a perfect complement to a gentle splashing
of water into a pond in the left hand corner. Scents of roses
and lavender are curiously wafting from the cottage garden
to the right and the focal point is an elegant statue of a
couple embraced as if at anytime they would come to life
and continue that dance…
Romance is all about the feeling that is in your heart
expressed in a space that supports that feeling. In truth,
when the feeling is there, the setting can be anywhere. The
perfect reflection of the experience of love is the setting that
compliments that feeling within.
When designing that Romantic space, where do we start?
How can we create that mood, atmosphere, ambiance,
intimacy? Be clear of your intention ~ what is your purpose
for your creation?
Define the space ~ define the scale of the area in relation to
the items you want to place in it. If you want to set a table for
dining, a dance floor, allow the space you need.
Lighting ~ are you relying on natural daylight or creating an
evening event? Select lighting that is adequate for the mood
and safety in the evening. Create shade if that enhances the
desired effect.
Intimacy ~ that cosiness that subconsciously dilutes
other potential distractions: canopies, drapes, flowering
pots, lighting, heating, candles are all options that, when
strategically placed will draw and focus the energy within
your 3 dimensional air space.
Music ~ to taste and at the ideal volume will enhance the
experience rather than compete with it.
Timing ~ preparation is the key. Give plenty of notice for your
event. Allow ample time to set up, and relax. Have the food
and drinks ready to serve. Eliminate interruptions.
Roseline Deleu, international Feng Shui Master, Consultant
& Best-selling Author www.fengshuisteps.com where you
can also follow my Feng Shui Steps BLOG.
VJ Free Plug # 3 this month is at Clunes: The Old
Romantic Shack!
Leonie an Laurie apply their significant retail experience and hands-on creative
skill to bring you The Old Romantic Shack. In addition to specially-selected
gifts and fashion, The Old Romantic Shack houses Leonie’s lampshades. Handmade by Leonie, these lampshades are a delight to behold. One of Laurie’s
talents is restoring furniture – these wonderful results are also available for
sale. If you are dreaming of something to fit your décor both Leonie and Laurie
can take your order and custom-make your own unique piece! And I’ll leave
you with some comments from customers: “It’s so much bigger in here than I
imagined.” “A smorgasboard for the eyes.” “A treasure trove.” “It’s made my
day, being in here, it really has.”
Disclaimer..
The views and opinions expressed in this
journal are those of individual writers,
and not necessarily those of the VJ team.
Neither RCI nor the VJ necessarily
endorse products and services of the
advertisers or mentioned in the articles
All contributions must be original, not
defamatory or infringe intellectual
copyrights, and all supporting references
be properly acknowledged. Pseudonyms
are not acceptable and authors must
supply full name, contact address and
phone number.
Full details of our publishing guidelines
are to be found on the VJ Website.
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Competition
Did you know that our crossword is
put together each month especially for
our VJ readers? It doesn’t come from
the internet but is in fact the brainchild
of Arlene Penlington, one of our many
creative contributors. So, to encourage
our in-house cruci-linguist to go on
slaving over a hot pencil each month,
we have decided to run a competition
for all you crossword lovers.
The first person to complete the
crossword correctly and scan or
photograph and email it to editor@
villagejournal.org or post it to us (we
will go by the postmark date so you’re
not disadvantaged) to PO Box 6360
South Lismore 2480, will win 2 of our
2013 calendars posted to them for free.
Please REMEMBER the VJ DEADLINE
The 25th day of each month.
So please have all submissions in by midnight.
Rainfall Report for
October 2012
Sheath’s Rd. Goonengerry.........................40 mm
Wean Way Federal.....................................32.03 mm
Numulgi ............................................................29 mm
Thanks to Jean McCall, David Dynes & Heron Lee
Totals are calculated from 25th of previous
month to 25th of current issue month.
Source: http://rainfall.willyweather.com.
au/nsw/far-north-coast
For calendar monthly totals please go to
VJ website.
What's on for November..
Brainteasers Trivia
Jon J Bradley
Sun 4th @ 2pm Neil McCann Duo
Tue 6th @ 1pm Leigh James & Elizabeth Lord MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
Wed 7th @ 6.30pm NOT QUITE FOLK - jam night
Thu 8th @ 6:30pm Brainteasers Trivia
Fri 9th @ 7pm Glen Massey
Sun 11st @ 2pm Chris Aronsten
Thu 15th @ 6:30pm Brainteasers Trivia
Fri 16th @ 7pm Borg & Reidy Duo
Sun 18th @ 2pm Marshall O’Kell
Thurs 22th NOV @ 6.30pm Brainteasers Trivia
Fri 23th @ 7pm Matt & Jake (Band 3)
Thurs 1st NOV @ 6.30pm
Fri 2nd @ 7pm
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Eta Carina - Michael Worthington
Ancient Antarctic Beech - Sharon McGrigor
Frog on Bromeliad - Alexandra Wilson
Tawnies - Helen Shelton
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Purple Water-Lillies at Rocky Creek Dam - Ali Elliot
Mullumbimby Storm - Jules Ober
Emerson Road Sunrise - Melissa Colman
Tacca-Integrifolia - Demetri Condos
Animal Matters
This little 290g Echidna Puggle came into care after being
accidentally dug up by an excavator at Federal. Fortunately he
was found the following day by land owner Rob.
The Puggle’s feet were sore & swollen after being exposed
to the hot morning sun so a little TLC and soothing water saw
his swelling gone by the following morning but his temperature
was still too high.
After 12 hours he was stabilized and special housing was set
up to replicate the temperature of an Echidna burrow.
Feeding a puggle of this size is always a difficult task and re
hydration is important. This little one has now started lapping
his specialized milk formula and is in care with another puggle
of similar age.
Immediate initial care is so important when these little ones
come into care as they must be kept cool. Transporting puggles
must be undertaken during the early morning or evening when
spring & summer temperatures have dropped as exposure to
prolonged temperatures over 33deg C can be fatal.
WIRES welcomes calls seeking information or reporting your
sightings or experiences. The all-volunteer organisation needs
caring people to train as licensed volunteer wildlife rescuers
and carers. There are many other ways to help, too, including
staffing the hotline service, administration, fund-raising and
catering. Give WIRES a call on the 24-hour hotline at 6628
1898 or visit the website at www.wiresnr.org.
Friends of the Koala
are having
a fundraising plant stall at the Lismore Car Boot Market
every 3rd Sunday of the month. They will be there on
18 November AND they will be the Charity of the Day.
This will be their last market for the year as there is no Car
Boot Market on 16 December.
Friends of the Koala
Watch Out for Thirsty Koalas
The present dry spell is taking its toll on koalas around
the region. Lack of rain and drying winds have desiccated
leaf and thinned canopies. Thirsty koalas are looking for water.
Normally almost all a koala’s water intake comes from the
leaves it eats. Eucalyptus leaves are efficient living storage
systems for water and lingering morning dew adds to leaf
freshness.
Friends of the Koala Care Co-ordinator, Pat Barnidge advises
people who live with koalas to take a few simple precautions
which will help thirsty animals get through long dry-spells.
“Leaving bowls of water at the base of trees known to be
used by koalas is a good start,” she said. “Dusk to dawn is
acknowledged as their prime active time but koalas move
around during the day as well. If they are thirsty their keen
sense of smell will lead them to garden ponds and even
swimming pools.
councils of comprehensive
hensive koala plans of management, the
development of an anti-chlamydia
anti chlamydia vaccine and the Federal
Fede
government’s koala listing, it’s really down to each of us to
think carefully about what we can do to help the koalas we are
so fortunate to live amongst,” Lorraine said.
To report a koala in trouble, or a sighting, phone Friends
of the Koala’s 24/7 Rescue Hotline: (02) 6622 1233.
This number can be used for information about koalas,
their food trees, and other ways in which the koala
conservation effort on the Northern Rivers can be assisted.
Also visit: www.friendsofthekoala.org or email info@
friendsofthekoala.org
Standard pool fencing isn’t always an effective deterrent for
koalas. While they can swim, getting out of a smooth-sided
pool unaided is usually beyond them because their claws have
no purchase. Providing a rope or some other means of escape
could prevent unforeseen calamity,” Pat said.
Friends of the Koala is gearing up for a busy summer. “On
the ground koala conservation isn’t getting any easier,” said
President, Lorraine Vass. “Our admittances over the past four
years have been just over the 300-mark annually and with the
hot summer predicted, we fear that number will increase,” she
said.
“While there are many encouraging advances in koala
conservation including preparation by several Northern Rivers
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The Bangalow Show
Cowboys, dairy cows, miniature horses, heavy horses, pedigree dogs,
working dogs, sideshows, showgirls and show ponies of every kind.
There is something for everyone at the 113th annual Bangalow Show,
to be held on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November at the Bangalow
Showgrounds. Judging of the Pavilion exhibits, dairy cattle, working dogs,
horses, show jumping and campdraft occur on Friday, getting things
warmed up for Saturday.
You can spend the entire Saturday, from dawn to dusk, at the Bangalow
Show beginning with the Bush Poets Breakfast at 8.30, following the Open
Camp Draft heats from 6a.m. right through to the evening programme that
end in fireworks.
Beef Cattle, Poultry, Caged Birds, Guinea Pigs, Horses and Championship
Dogs are all judged on Saturday. Also judged are the ‘Tart of the Show’, a
very prestigious award for baking, usually a fruit tart but this year entrants must cook a meat pie, to be judged by a Chef, a
Beef Cattleman and a random bloke who simply loves his food.
Special features in the afternoon programme are the ‘Hooves of Thunder’; a synchronized drill to music by sixteen horsemen
from around the district. There’s also the ever popular Ride-on Mower Races that are simply noisy, fast and dirty and the
Stockman Ironman Event. The crowd loves it!
The Opening Ceremony takes place at 2pm following the Grand Parade of Champions.
Entry to the Bangalow Show is $10 adults, $5 for both students and pensioners and children under 12 years old are free.
Horses in Rosebank - East Coast Horse Rescue
Horses are selective grazers and need a large area to meet
their nutritional needs. If there is little or no grass for them to
eat they will obviously be very hungry and will need additional
feed every day to make up for what they do not get from the
pastures they are grazing on.
With a gut designed for almost non-stop grazing, idle horses
should consume between 1.5 to 2% of their body weight daily.
Although
h the paddocks and grasses in Rosebank look green
gree
this doess not necessarily mean it contains sufficient grazing for
a horse.. The sub-tropical grasses found in our area such as
kikuya, buffel,
uffel, setaria, para, and pangola all prevent adequate
absorption
on
n of calcium which can cause bone diseases such
as Big Head
ad and Rickets. Bighead results in the horse’s facial
bones becoming
oming fibrous and swelling to give the horse a
‘bighead’ appearance. Rickets is the malformation
off bones.
f
Both conditions are painful for the horse. To combat this
calcium deficiency it is recommended to give natural calcium
supplements in their daily feed such as Australian Spirulina
Powder (also great for Qld Itch), or kelp. There are also many
calcium supplements such as Cal–Xtra or Cal-Plus (1.2kg
for $45) that can be brought from your local feed store or
Horseland. It is best to do your research online for calcium
supplements before you buy - especially for spirulina.
In the past 3 years we have seen as many as 5 horses in
Rosebank agisted in a 2-3 acre property and left there for
many years with little to no supplement feeding. Many horses
we found also had minimal to no water available – even on
the hottest days in summer. Although some local Rosebank
situations have been dealt with through the RSPCA it is sad to
see this cruel behaviour not only in Rosebank but numerous
other areas in the Northern Rivers.
When paddocks are overgrazed with too many horses they will
malnutrition
be
e bored with nothing to graze on and suffering
suffer
(iff not being handfed daily). They are also forced
forc to live within
they have move
the
he accumulation of their own manure
manu that th
at
on
n and try to eat around. This is paddock management
m
the horses. Other
its
s worst, and is extremely unhealthy for th
flies,
consequences
onsequences of overgrazing include
includes worm infestation,
i
QLD Itch, paddocks turning to mud, smell, and other hygiene
associated problems just to name a few. At the end of the day
it comes down to how much empathy and care we have for
our horses and our ability to use common sense. For general
guidelines on amount of horses to hectares visit the Rural
Industries Research and Development Corporation website
on www.rirdc.gov.au.
WILDLIFE
Thank you.
The team at East Coast Horse Rescue
Amount of horses in a single paddock:
Wild dog numbers reduced for Byron Shire
The recent wild dog trapping in the Byron Shire hinterland
was a ‘success’. Results saw 58 wild dogs, 21 foxes and five
feral cats trapped and euthanized.
Traps had been set on over 20 properties in Main Arm, The
Pocket, Mullum Creek, Federal, Goonengerry, Bangalow,
Cooper Shoot, Wilson Creek and Upper Coopers Creek.
The program targeted wild dogs, foxes and cats in an effort
to reduce the impacts on livestock and wildlife.
The success of the program ultimately relied on the
landowners working together to pool information and allow
the soft jaw traps to be set on adjoining properties.
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Research tells us that wild dogs can roam large distance
each day. With the help of landowners and their knowledge
of wild dog sighting and livestock kills, a series of locations
was determined and the traps set.
The traps’ soft rubber jaws do not injure the trapped feral
animals and following capture the animal is euthanized in line
with the Department of Primary Industries guidelines. The
soft jaw traps also allow wildlife, such as wallabies, to be
released unharmed should they be inadvertently caught.
Byron Shire Council also has cage traps available for
landowners to capture stray cats and foxes on their property.
A trap can be borrowed by calling the Byron Shire Depot
office on 6685 9300.
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Byron Aged Care Turns 40
Forty years ago in September 1972 Byron Bay was graced
with its very first place to care for the aged, Byron Aged
Care. To celebrate this occasion current residents travelled
to the Lighthouse with Byron’s newly elected Mayor, Simon
Richardson, in a fully restored gleaming 1969 Jaguar - almost
the same age as Simon.
As the residents downed Champagne and enjoyed a ‘great
Byron banana cake’ cooked in the shape of the number 40
Mayor Simon warmly appreciated the value of caring for our
seniors. BAC Chairperson of the Board, Jan Lang, and CEO,
Margaret Geoghegan explained the philosophy of BAC to
Simon, previously named The Australian Orthodox Home
for the Aged. It’s about having typically Byron caring staff, a
quality commitment to health, outings, privacy, entertainment
and fabulous, nourishing food. Margaret stressed “we welcome
individuals regardless of financial circumstances”.
moved here [Byron] years ago because I felt it was my natural
home. Everything is wonderful, beyond words and I like to
encourage others to believe that.”
Gladys Gibson (L), like Eileen, moved to Australia from England
as an adult and ended in Byron because their sons moved here.
She calls herself a happy go lucky Cockney, and retains the
accent. She laughs as she adds “I managed to get a few sips of
Champagne before I knocked my glass over.”
It’s a place filled with many characters and stories, local and from
elsewhere. Eileen Beatson (R in picture) spent much her life in
Brisbane where she worked for city’s leading theatre company,
La Boite, as both an actress and a theatre director. “Julia Gillard
would be pleased to know I acted in quite a few shows which
discussed sexism in a lot of detail, many years ago”.
Beautiful (Middle), his real name, is still seen most days in
Jonson Street, dispensing flowers and good wishes with a
garland of flowers around his neck. And back at BAC you’ll see
him soaking up the sun, reading – currently a book on Rudolph
Steiner. Beautiful moved into BAC a couple of years ago as he
approached his mid seventies. Why did he change his name
a long time ago by deed poll to Beautiful All? “Ego. I like to be
recognised. I have a giant ego, I imagine everyone does.” “I
Did you know…?
Following are some snippets from the
Positive News that you may like to know
about…
*The planting of a 4,000 mile ‘wall’ of
trees and shrubs across Africa has
begun in an effort to halt the southward
spread of the Sahara desert and stop
vulnerable sub-Saharan habitats from
drying up. Called the Great Green
Wall, it will be nine miles wide; will
traverse 11 countries from Senegal in
the west to Djibouti in the east, almost
continuously, with breaks only for
streams and mountains. As well as
stopping erosion and desertification
which now affects 40% of Africa, it
will help to retain moisture for water
sources, create a valuable habitat for
wildlife, help research into droughttolerant plant species, provide local
people with food and fuel, and be a
symbolic achievement for stability and
co-operation in Africa. Almost $3.2
billion has been invested in the project.
*Bhutan has set a target of growing
all its own vegetables by 2014.The
government will not be banning imports
but instead plans to support domestic
agriculture – 216 greenhouses will be
provided, along with subsidies for water
pumps, storage tanks and hoses, and
seeds to encourage farmers to plant
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Jim Beatson - Photo supplied by Aqua
more crops. Bhutan also plans to have a
completely organic agricultural system
by 2020.
*Robin Hood Tax campaigners have
welcomed the French Government
implementing a 0.02% financial
transactions tax (FTT) on all transactions
involving French companies that are
valued at more than $1bn. This tax is
expected to raise half a billion euros
next year and a proportion of this will
be used to help fight global poverty and
HIV-AIDS. A further nine European
countries are expected to create their
own FTT’s by December 2012.
30 year decline in bee populations by
ensuring that railway embankments and
road verges are planted with suitable
bee-friendly plants. In Wales they
provide more than $850 million worth
of ‘services’ such as honey production
and crop pollination.
*To finish, check out www.Evolver.net
which is a website aimed at ‘utopian
pragmatists’ who see the present time
as holding an opportunity to ‘rethink,
reconnect and reinvent.’
Compiled by Lydia Kindred from articles
in Issue 73 Positive News
*Young mountain gorillas in Rwanda
have been spotted destroying snares
set by local poachers. The way they
worked together to deactivate the
traps demonstrated an ‘impressive
cognitive skill’ said Veronica Vecellio,
program director of the Dian Fossey
Gorilla Fund. Poachers’ snares pose
one of the biggest threats to mountain
gorilla populations, often maiming and
killing the animals. But a bigger drive
towards conservation and international
awareness has seen gorilla numbers
grow by 17% over the last 15 years.
There is now a total population of 800
in existence.
*The Welsh Government’s Pollinator
Action Plan will focus on reversing a
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The Federal School of Arts
Association Update.
More than 40 people attended the
meeting at Federal Hall on an extremely
hot Saturday afternoon on 20th October
to have their say on the future use of the
church and hall. The FSAA now has
nearly 125 members.
Therese Toohey and Kate Ramsey
worked as facilitators at the meeting to
find agreement on the future use of the
combined facilities. Theresa spoke of
the “world cafe” concept meaning no
set outcome but an opportunity to put
forward ideas, that no idea is a bad
idea, to not be hesitant about putting
down one’s thoughts so as to get the
best out of each participant. The results
will be put to the FSAA committee in the
near future.
Three large tables were covered in
butchers’ paper with pens provided
for ideas and drawings. Each table
had a question written on it, chosen
beforehand by the FSAA committee, to
be discussed at that table. Each table
also had a director to take note of all of
the thoughts put forward. The groups
rotated through the three tables so
everyone had a say on each question,
which were:
1. What opportunities do the combined
church/hall present and how would you
like the combined church/hall used?
2. The facility needs recognition. Your
thoughts?
3. How could we best acknowledge
everyone’s generosity?
Resulting suggestions for question 1
included that the facility must be multiuse, flexible and sustainable and host
events such as art exhibitions and choir
practice in the church, a creative hub,
info nights, poling, various education
purposes like U3A, ACE, Tafe, St John’s
Ambulance, after-school classes,
monthly market and pop-up restaurants,
folk nights, special events for youth and
the elderly, theme events like Ag Days
and sustainable energy, permanent
games set up such as table tennis and
chess. It was also suggested to build a
building to join hall and church.
Question 2 suggestions were naming
the place, linking buildings, signage, a
new entrance, a website/history and
noticeboards. Involve Aboriginal elders
in the naming.
Question 3 ideas included, a pathway
made from tiles with names, a bridge,
a creative bench, a community mural
project, a roll of honour from copper,
brass or marble, to laminate a list of
names, video and interview people
involved and the history of the project,
a photo wall, time capsule, volunteers
board, website acknowledgement.
Helen White.
Join us for the Lismore Makers Market
and
the Northern Rivers Conservatorium’s annual open day on Saturday November
3rd, from 10-3.
There will be a fine sortie of handmade treasures & trinkets, great live music and
fabulous company. The market will be full of goodness for the fast approaching
festive season, so make sure you bring yr shopping list.
Check out our blog listing and facebook page for more info.
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children, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
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School News
This is a very busy term at Rosebank Public School with
Paul Denning Tennis Academy providing professional tennis
coaching for all students, Kinder to Year 6 swimming lessons
at Goonellabah Pool about to begin, a family camp out on our
school oval planned for early next month, and our overnight
excursion to Brisbane happening at the end of term. As if
that wasn’t enough, we begin our Kindergarten Orientation
program at the school on Friday 9th November.
Rosebank PS
Rosebank Kindergarten Orientation Days program:
Day 1 - Friday 9th November 9.00-11.00
Day 2 – Friday 16th November 9.00-11.00
Day 3 – Friday 23rd
November 9.00-1.00
Day 4 – Friday 30th November
9.00-3.00
At Rosebank, we recognise that selecting the right school for
your child is one of the most important decisions that parents
have to make. With this in mind, we would like invite families
and their children to visit our beautiful little school during our
Kindergarten orientation days. We look forward to seeing you
there.
Mark Scotton (Principal)
Corndale PS
Once again one of our Corndale students has excelled in sport. Last week
Olivia Osborne competed in the Junior High Jump event at the PSSA State
Athletics Carnival in Sydney. Olivia jumped a personal best height of 1.30m and
placed 9th out of 35 competitors. (Only 4 other girls jumped higher than Olivia
with another 4 jumping the same height.) This is an amazing achievement at a
state carnival, which attracts the best athletes from every public primary school
in NSW. Congratulations, Olivia!
Corndale Public School won the Term 3 Schools Battery Collection Challenge.
We collected 20.24kgs of batteries, an average of 1.01kg of batteries per student.
For our efforts we received $150 book voucher from the Book Warehouse. Thank
you Northern Rivers Waste.
Recently Breana Hunter a Year six student from Corndale competed at the North
Coast National. She was successful in winning the Team Penning event with her
“Uncertainty and nervousness are Olivia’s
team mates Theresa Crawford and Tony Rippon.
greatest enemies in competition however on
this occasion she got on top of them and was
Jane Varcoe
a competitor in every sense. We are very
proud.”
Goonengerry PS
1st Nov: ‘One Song’- Nationwide, singing as one voice,
12.30pm AEDT
Musica Viva
Upper Coopers Creek PS joined us at Repentance Creek Hall
to enjoy an informative and entertaining display by traditional
Irish band “Fuda”. We learnt about different instruments, and
rhythm patterns, sang along to some familiar Irish tunes and
had a good ol’ Irish jig!
3rd Nov: Federal Park Party. Goonengerry will once again
tempt the taste buds with our wonderful cake stall. See you
there!
12th Nov: 10 day swimming program begins.
Ph: 66849134
Northern Star Winners
With a great big coupon collecting effort, we won a marquee in
The Northern Star’s “Shade your Team” promotion. A great big
THANK YOU from our happy team!
Vandalism
On a less positive note, the school was vandalised during the
September holidays. It’s disappointing that our lovely school
and area should be subject to something that is usually a city
problem. Please respect the opportunity to use our beautiful
space outside of school hours.
Coming Up
Now enrolling – Goonengerry welcomes enquiries from parents
wishing to enrol for 2013.
1st Nov: African Drumming performance and workshop with
‘Chinta’
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Eureka PS
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our
125th Anniversary late last term. It was a magnificent day
with plenty of fun activities, great food, laughter and stunning
performances from our students. Thank you to our P&C for an
amazing effort in getting the day organised! BRAVO!
We have just returned from our annual Senior Camp. This year
we went to Stradbroke Island for four days of sand boarding,
canoeing, boomerang throwing and painting and bush walking.
In the words of one student, it was the, “best camp ever!”
This week we held our annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to start
our Transition to Kindergarten 2013 program. The library was
transformed into a scene straight out of Alice in Wonderland.
Our new Kindergarten students enjoyed a beautiful morning
tea, decorated their hats and listened to stories all about
parties. Thank you to Mel Gregory and Miss Biddle for all their
work. We are still taking enrolments for 2013 for Kindergarten,
so please contact the school on 66884272 if you are interested
in your child attending one of our Orientation Days.
Finally, our students have been involved in the Word Mania
Upper Coopers Creek PS
online spelling competition this week and have been having a
wonderful, but challenging time, competing with kids from all
around Australia in a word building challenge. It has certainly
added another fun dimension to our weekly literacy program.
See you next month!
Mr Coleman - Principal
the region – what a wonderful experience.
It has been a busy time at Upper Coopers Creek for all
our students and teachers covering everything from the
environment to the arts.
Last term the students completed their I-Movie with Graham
Jessop. Their talent is amazing and we look forward to the
Lucinda Awards later this term.
Another highlight of last term was our school camp at
Woody Head. The whole school attended including many
of the parents.
Learning about the Bundjalung National
Park and participating in the coastal environmental activities
like investigating the life forms in the rock pools were so
educational for our students. I am so proud of them for
their participation and enthusiasm and thanks to our school
community for making it such a success.
We also would like to welcome our new Kindy student Rowan
to Upper Coopers Creek. We are currently taking enrolments
for 2013. Our school offers a range of opportunities that
develops student’s academic, social, artistic and sporting
abilities. Our school is like a family and welcomes participation
from parents and the local community. If you would like to visit,
please contact us on 02 6688 2128.
Sharon Turner
It has also been an exciting time for our Year 6 students
lately. A few weeks ago they attended some field days at the
Dorroughby Environmental Centre to participate in the Green
Team. Bird watching, planting natives, cooking in a solar
oven and testing water quality were all part of the experience.
This week they travel to Sydney to participate in the Small
School Opera House Choir with other students from around
Bexhill PS
A number of students have represented Bexhill school
in variety of different areas recently; including the Small
Schools’ Opera house Choir, State PSSA Athletics, Animation
workshop, the Rous Water Challenge and as Sustainability
Ambassadors at the Lismore Show. All students have been
a credit to themselves and the school for their commitment,
enthusiasm and behaviour. Thank you Taylah, Zahri, Jack,
Sami, Jake, Ky, Hannah, Lucy, Sophie, Jasmine, Angus,
Luke, Lachy S and Seth.
golf and baseball skills. AUSKICK activities are also running
after school which both boys and girls are really enjoying.
Last Wednesday Bexhill School was a sea of pink for a
very special fundraiser where the school community raised
$1010.00 for women’s cancer research at the school “pink’
casual day and Girl’s Night In; the winners of the pink phone
being the Freeman family.
Bexhill PS Kindergarten Transition dates for 2012 are: *1.
Thursday 8th November- 9.00- 11.45am with an Information
and ‘Meet the Teacher’ evening on the same day and *2.
Thursday 15th November – 9.00-3.30 pm. All enquiries for
2012 enrolment are most welcome.
Active After School activities are once again in full swing with
a number of students enjoying learning and practising their
Contact the school on 66284223 and view us on www.
bexhill-p.school.nsw.edu.au
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This year our Water Challenge team; Charlotte, Jasmine,
Lucy and Sophie and Mrs T worked really hard to achieve
some commendable results. Bexhill also received a mayoral
encouragement Award in recognition of our ongoing
commitment to the environment and the Lismore City Council
Schools Water Challenge.
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Eltham PS
Lismore Garden Competition
On the last day of Term 3 Jessie and Nickola attended the
Northern Star Gardening Competition awards ceremony.
Eltham Public School was awarded 2nd prize in the schools
with 50-100 students category and received $15 cash to
spend on the garden and a pennant.
Thanks to Helen Kelly and Michael Border who co-ordinate
the program with the students.
Small Schools Opera House Choir
Sarah, Andrea and Ethan travelled to Sydney as part of the
Lismore Small Schools Choir which performed at the Sydney
Opera House on Thursday 18th of October. These students
participated in an audition early first term and were selected
from over 70 students to be one of the 28 students in the
choir. They were committed to weekly practices throughout
the year. They enjoyed their experience and greatly
appreciated the opportunity.
Intensive Swimming
After a rather cold start the weather has been kind and
students have enjoyed their intensive swimming lessons. All
students K-6 participated; this is an important part of our PE
Books, Film & Travel
program.
Disco
A fantastic evening of “Crazy”
outfits and dancing occurred at
our disco on the last Thursday of
3rd term and staff and students
certainly got into the theme of the
evening!! Thanks to the Year 6
leadership team for co-ordinating
skills. A huge thank you to
Amanda Bryen for providing the
lights and music for us!
Kindergarten Orientation
10 bright eyed, enthusiastic prospective Kindergarten 2013
students attended our Orientation program on Friday 19th
October. Orientation continues for the next 3 weeks and
we would welcome enquiries from any families considering
Eltham Public School for their children.
Jackie Nilon -Principal
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn -By Lea Wilson
Gone Girl is as unputdownable, dark, twisting psychological
thriller as good as any I’ve ever read. This is a story of love gone
wrong – badly wrong. Handsome Nick and beautiful Amy are New York based magazine writers when they meet, fall in love and
marry. That, muses Nick was ‘’back in the days when the internet was still some exotic pet kept in the corner of the publishing
world’’. Five years down the track they have both been made redundant and have returned to Nick’s hometown to live,renting a
McMansion in Carthage, on the banks of the Mississippi. On the day of their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy goes missing. There
are signs of a violent struggle and Nick quickly becomes the main suspect in a case full of clues and subterfugue. The story is
told in the form of a split narrative with Nick and Amy taking turns in weaving this web of intrigue. The writing is devilishly good, full
of revelations and red herrings that add great mood and evoke unease. On the day Amy disappears Nick says ‘’My eyes flipped
open at exactly six am. This was no avian fluttering of the lashes, no gentle blink toward consciousness. The awakening was
mechanical. A spooky ventriliquist-dummy click of the lids: The world is black and then, showtime! 6-0-0 the clock said – in my
face, first thing I saw. 6-0-0. It felt different. I rarely woke at such a rounded time. I was a man of jagged risings: 8:43, 11:51,9:26.
My life was alarmless.” Nick and Amy want us to believe their particular version of events – and we want to believe them. There’s
something hypnotic about this kind of masterful storytelling which combines a tight plot with complex characters. Every time I
thought I knew where this story was heading I was taken somewhere different. The conclusion left me gasping! A fantastic ride.
Federal Park Party
- See VJ October edition
and/or villagejournal.org
Federal Park Committee is
very pleased to announce
the annual Federal Village
Park Party will be held in the
park at Federal on Saturday
3rd November 2012 from
Mid-day to sunset.
For more information or to
book in a food, market stall
or performance contact Gary
on 6688 4044 or Martina on
6688 4567!
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BYRON ALL SHORTS - Northern Rivers
Short Film Competition
Call for ENTRIES...just over 2 weeks to go.
Show Us Your Shorts !
Have you got a cracking comedy short? An amazing animation?
A drop-dead gorgeous drama? Short filmmakers form across
the region are invited to submit their short films, of any genre,
& up to 30min in length.
Byron All Shorts celebrates the filmmaking talent of the Northern
Rivers region and encourage audiences to experience the
many amazing films and local stories that are produced here
each year.
Entry to Byron All Shorts is exclusively for filmmakers from the
Northern Rivers.
Byron All Shorts finalists will screen beside the best in the world
at Flickerfest- Australia’s only Academy® accredited short film
festival; over the Australia Day weekend at Bangalow A&I Hall.
Entries close 16th November - Info & Entry Forms at: www.
iQ.org.au
Shane Rennie - 6684 5577
SYMPHONY - presented by LEGS ON THE
WALL & NORPA
Tapping into the power of rock and roll and the majesty
of Beethoven, LEGS ON THE WALL’s new work SYMPHONY,
celebrates the sensuous and sublime relationship of music
with the moving body against a virtuoso performance of
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, performed by acclaimed
guitarist Stefan Gregory live on stage. Sometimes furious,
sometimes tender,each of the four performers feature in one of
the four movements of a symphony that has been celebrated
for its rhythmic and melodic brilliance.
LEGS ON THE WALL world premiere of SYMPHONY
at NORPA Lismore City Hall on FRIDAY 16 & SAT 17
NOVEMBER, 7.30PM. For tickets call NORPA Box Office
1300 066 772 (Mon-Fri 9am-2pm) or purchase online at www.
norpa.org.au. Tickets: Adult Ticket $37 Concession Ticket $30
Under 18 Ticket $16.50
Having recently returned from the UK where they were working
with Motion House Dance Theatre to perform The Voyage at
one of the opening events for the 2012 London Olympics, Legs
On The Wall are back in Australia to develop the new theatre
work Symphony.
They are a gutsy theatre company renowned for taking risks,
both physically and aesthetically; weaving music, video,
acrobatics, dance, circus and aerial imagery into stories that
offer audiences a theatrical experience like no other. Today
the work that Legs On The Wall produces is recognised both
nationally and internationally for setting new benchmarks in the
way stories can be told. Under the artistic direction of Patrick
Nolan the company has gone to another level nationally and
internationally.
”We are head over heels excited about Patrick returning to
NORPA to premiere Symphony – a show which will entertain
us with not only amazing human skill but also with the virtuoso
musical ability of guitarist Stefan Gregory,” says Julian Louis.
The first half of 2013 will see NORPA concentrate on developing
new original works through NORPA’s Generator program while
the Lismore City Hall undergoes renovations, transforming it
into the largest performing arts centre in the region. NORPA
will launch its 2013 season in May, with the first performance
at the new Lismore City Hall to take place in July.
NORPA’s Artistic Director Julian Louis has hinted that
“NORPA’s 2013 season will bring some shows to the region
that will truly show off our newly renovated venue, and we’re
also looking at once again taking audiences out of the theatre
to unusual places. Stay tuned!”
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Mullum Music Festival’s Opening Night
Leading opening night revellers through the hard hitting
sounds of northern soul, jump blues, doo-wop, ska and
gospel with influences ranging from Etta James, Tina
Turner to Prince and Salt n’ Peppa, Clairy Browne shows
are the talk of the town. And if the reviews are anything
to go by, the opening night performance at Mullum Music
Festival is sure to be a blinder!
Also appearing at the Gala Opening Party will be Mistress
of groove Jo Jo Smith delivering her hot shot of blues, soul,
funk and jazz. Multi-faceted chanteuse, the gorgeous Georgia
Potter will present her dark pop and R&B stained electronica.
Chilean guitar maestro Nano Stern returns for this third festival
appearance, sharing his love of jazz, rock and traditional
Chilean music. The Rescue Ships sail in, introducing Brian
Campeau and Elana Stone in their latest project, marrying
folk, rock and pop in a duo that has people declaring Elana
as possessing one of the best voices in the country. The
freewheeling stomp board slapping open-hearted hero of
Whian Whian Community Hall
Our funky, one hundred-year-old hall is available for hire. It
has a fully equipped commercial kitchen, a great stage,
chairs, a PA system, an outside fireplace, BBQ and male/
female toilets.
harmonica and percussion, Juzzie Smith graces the stage,
along with Joe Robinson, the kid who plays guitar like Ali
boxed, like Einstein knew physics and Hitchcock made movies.
Don’t miss this year’s most exciting opening party – Mullum
Music Festival. Tickets are strictly limited for this event.
When: Thursday 22 November, 6.30pm
What: 2 Stages & Dance floor. Fully Licensed Bar & Food
Available
Where: Mullumbimby Civic Hall
Ticketing & Further Information www.mullummusicfestival.
com T: 6684 6195
The festival runs from the 22nd to the 25th of November.
For bookings enquiries contact Jessica on 6689 5672 or
Nick on 0417 469 225
Fees: Hall and kitchen use costs $100 plus bond. Kitchen
only costs $60 plus bond. These rates include electricity
use. We can even cater for your event - ask us how!
Japanese Yoga at Dorroughby Hall
place for our spirits to experience, and to live from.
Any yogic practise is an analogy for Life. Cultivation of three
key things will bring success in any yoga practise, the feeling
of which will flow into Life. The first thing is to breathe. If
you can’t follow the breath instructions given, find your own
rhythm. Have it be as deep into your belly as you can.
Breathing out is the respiratory system’s version of um going
to the toilet, so please, remember to breathe out, gratefully
release what you don’t need. Breathing in is the inspiration
of Life itself. Please remember to do this also, drinking
deeply, joyfully.
(And, just in case this isn’t reason enough to give it a go,
energetic and physical alignment brings ease and grace to
hours/days of sitting in meditation (the seventh limb), the
concentration and withdrawal of the senses required to
get there (the fifth and sixth limbs) all leading to the yogic
nirvana: Samadhi, that absorption into all that is, ever will be
and ever was.)
The second thing is to focus on the integrity of each
movement and maintain that always. This teaches us to
hold our own truth in amongst ‘truths’ that are different to our
own. It also fosters an understanding of process, step-bystep, to walk before we run. Thirdly, embrace any challenge
that you might experience, keeping your breath and integrity
in place. Honour your challenge and rest when it is right for
you. Return refreshed to embrace your challenge, familiar or
new, again.
Japanese Yoga is a set of physical exercises designed to
harmonise our energy meridians using traditional Japanese
shiatsu and Chinese medicine wisdoms, including the everpresent combination of the yin yang dynamic. Physical
exercises are considered one of eight components - or
“limbs” as they are translated - of yoga and, the result, a
healthy body, becomes a magical, inspirational, resilient
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Japanese Yoga classes are in full swing at Dorroughby Hall.
Six classes are on offer each week: 6am-7am Tue, Wed,
Thu and 5.45pm-6.45pm Tue, Wed, Thu, $8. Equally,
home visits for individuals or groups are on offer, for the
same price as are classes at any other local hall at your
request. Namaste. Melissa 6688 2327.
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Locabiber
In 2011, in my Locabiber wine blog, I wrote that the 2009
Topper’s Mountain Gewurztraminer had a clear colour of
lemon-green; a grapy, fruity, sweet odour; and finished slightly
sweet. Nevertheless it had a dry early and middle palate. My
drinking companion thought it would be good with food.
Eat, Drink & Be Healthy
Cocktail Anyone?
Mojito
It won gold and silver at the Australian Small Winemakers and
Alternative Varieties Shows. The wine is made by Mark Kirby,
Vigneron, with Mike Hayes, of the Granite Belt’s Symphony Hill,
as Winemaker. I bought it at the 2011 Lismore 4WD, Caravan,
Camping and Marine Show. Then the wine was not carried in
any bottle shop I knew of in the Northern Rivers.
The Mojito originated in Cuba
and is its national drink as well
as being Ernest Hemingway’s
fave.
Now, owing, I am assuming, to his enterprise and passion,
Jared, the winemaker at the Clunes Cellars, has organised a
tasting with Mark Kirby on Saturday 10 November. Check out
the time/s with the Clunes Store.
• 1 Shot (30mls) of Lime
Juice
I ordered the 2010 Gewurz online, for $30, once I found out
the winery had won a new set of awards, before I saw a couple
of reds in the Clunes Cellars and found out about the tasting.
The 2010 Gewurz is a pale-heading-toward-deeper lemon, with
spice and sugar in the perfume, and an edge of musk.
It’s smooth, slippery and a little musky on the palate too, and
like a small, not-too-sweetish biscuit. It has memorable length
and is almost-but-not-quite full-bodied. According to Jancis
Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine, the traditional Alsace
Gewurz is full bodied, golden and very perfumed.
• 2 Shots (60 mls) White Rum
– Havana Club or Barcardi
• ½ Shot (15mls) of Agave Syrup or Cane
Juice (or 1 tsp Sugar)
• 8 Mint Leaves
• Soda Water
• Ice
Muddle (squish in the base of the glass) the mint,
sweetener and lime juice. Add the rum and top up with
soda water and ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and
serve with a straw. Salud!
But although high-altitude New England is cold, it’s perhaps not
as cold as Europe, and I’ve found wine grapes from the Granite
Belt, for example, although grown high, are lighter than what you
would expect. So this Gewurtz is probably a new-world take on
its traditional relative. The winery grows alternative varieties in
terra rossa profunda. The matt white labels have objects such
as a vine leaf in shades of grey and dusty red bronze.
In 2011, I also wrote about the 2010 Topper’s Mountain Wild
Ferment Viognier. The wine was semi-pale gold in colour.
There was pine and apricot in the aroma. The palate was spicy,
like a cinnamon-nutmeg apricot. My co-drinkers and I gave it a
big tick. So see at Clunes Cellars!
Moya Costello
NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING
for Eczema, Asthma, Hayfever, Acne, Migraine etc
IRIDOLOGY
HERBAL MEDICINES
Lentil Side Dish Raw Foods
2 cups of soaked fine green
lentils - soak overnight,
wash and put in a bowl
Add:
1/2 cup currents
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate
1 tsp each of dry roasted
sunflower seeds and
slivered almonds
A drizzle of nutty oil macca or coconut
A little lime or agave
(sweet)
Himalayan
salt
and
ground pepper.
Mix and enjoy.
Lyn Reiners
PSORIASIS & ECZEMA TREATMENT
HOMOEOPATHICS
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
DORN SPINAL ALIGNMENT
ACUPRESSURE
HORMONE TESTING
“Treating the Cause and the Symptoms”
WILSONS APOTHECARY
28 Carrington St, LISMORE
(previously at Star Court Lismore)
6622 0408
Health Rebates Available
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