Month-long celebration of surf art and culture about to begin
February 24, 2010
Local filmmakers Stephen Jones and Tatiana Velasco will share the story behind their soon-to-be-released surf art movie, El Mar Mi Alma (The Sea My Soul), on Friday evening, February 26, at a special event at Harvest Café, Newrybar.
Filmed on location in Chile by renowned photographer/cinematographer Dave Homcy, El Mar Mi Alma captures the essence of a coastal road trip and surfing journey with some of the world’s top pros – Dave Rastovich, Ramon Navarro, Dane Ward, Crystal Thornburg, Chris del Moro, Joel Parkinson, Christian Merello, Leo Acevedo and Diego Medina.
Free seminar for seniors
February 19, 2010
A free seminar is being held at Pinevale Villas Goonellabah to provide information to seniors on the options available to them as they age.
“All indicators point to happier, healthier lives for people who plan early for their senior years. In order to have full control over our lives it is important to understand what is available for us as we age,” a spokeswoman said.
These seminars are designed to help people decide what is right for them. The seminars are free, informative and friendly and there is a morning tea provided.
There will be information on the following subjects:
• Supported Living Communities presented by Ruth Harrison, manager Pinevale Villas
• Disability and Aged Care Information Services, by Dona Graham of Daisi
• Financial Planning for the Elderly by Rick Rutten, RetireInvest
• RSL LifeCare @ Home
• Wills and Powers of Attorney from Guy Latham of Sommerville Laundry & Lomax
• St Carthage’s Community Care, Lesley Martin RN.
Details:
Life and work of Fred Hollows on show at Tweed Heads Library
February 15, 2010
The Tweed Heads Library is hosting a touring exhibition which celebrates the life and work of the late Professor Fred Hollows, from 17 February to 3 March.
In Fred’s Footsteps uses pictures and stories to outline the life and achievements of Fred Hollows and the continuing work of The Fred Hollows Foundation.
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Murwillumbah Living Library meets for the first time on 26 February
February 15, 2010
Books will come to life next Friday when Murwillumbah’s Living Library meets for the first time at the Coolamon Centre in Tumbulgum Road.
Locals with interesting tales to tell will act as ‘books’ to be ‘read’ by borrowers.
The Living Books have chosen a title for themselves, then tell their story to another person – called a book ‘Borrower’ – sharing their experiences in a safe environment in an informal one-on-one 30-minute session.
The Living Books are simply asked to be themselves.
‘Shakespeare’s Playground’ workshops come to the Far North Coast
February 11, 2010
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s vision is to strengthen the connections and relationships between community members, and to create evocative, engaging theatre that awakes the senses and impassions the lives of its audiences and artists.
To that end, QSE’s Christina Koch (pictured) is currently touring northern NSW in search of budding public speakers and community leaders.
Byron Bay to host RAW Comedy heats
January 14, 2010
Every year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival mounts a nationwide search for fresh comedy talent via RAW Comedy, with two heats scheduled for Byron Bay.
“Hopeful aspirants from every corner of the continent start scanning their lives for material, hoping that their short time on the planet can filter into a killer 5-minute routine,” an organier, local comic Mandy Nolan, said.
“To date there are over 20 entrants in the Byron Bay heat of RAW comedy, prompting national organisors to schedule a second heat to take in all the talent.
“Byron Bay is one of the more regional areas but is a strong contender when it comes to RAW, with more entrants than some of the States.
Tweed Citizen of the Year announced on 26 January
January 13, 2010
The Tweed’s towns and villages will once again display their Aussie pride at a range of official and local ceremonies and entertainment planned for Australia Day 2010, 26 January.
The Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee will host this year’s official event at Burringbar, with the program commencing at 11am.
The official Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards for 2009 will be presented by the Tweed’s Australia Day Ambassador Glenn Sargeant and Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee Chairman Don Beck.
These include Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year, an Arts and Cultural Award, sporting awards, Community Event of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Australia Day Tuesday 26 January 2010 Tweed Shire Event Program
January 13, 2010
BURRINGBAR (MAIN SHIRE EVENT)
Burringbar Primary School, Multifunction Area, Burringbar
PROGRAM
10.30am (NSW Time)New Citizens to register at front desk
11am Official Program
Welcome by the Tweed Shire Australia Day
Committee Chairman, Don Beck
Welcome to Country by Aunty Kath Lena
Australia Day Dedication by Rev. Andrew Unwin
Representative of Sponsor, Woolworths Ltd
Introduces Australia Day Ambassador
Mr Glenn Sargeant OAM
Address by Tweed Shire Australia Day Ambassador
Address by Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot
Address by State Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest
Address by State Member for Lismore, Thomas George
Don Beck and the Ambassador present
Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards 2009
Don Beck introduces Cr Warren Polglase,
Mayor of Tweed Shire
to conduct the Citizenship Ceremony
Oath or Affirmation by new Citizens
Presentation of the Citizenship Certificates
National Anthem
12.30pm Opportunity to take photos for new Citizens and Australia Day
Awardees with Mayor, Australia Day Ambassador and Parliamentary
Members
Refreshments
Tweed is first to host a new exhibition of work by Sidney Nolan
January 11, 2010
The Tweed River Art Gallery will be the first regional gallery to host a new travelling exhibition from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra featuring 80 striking works by renowned artist Sidney Nolan, which provide new insights into Australia’s military history and identity.
The Australian artist spent 20 years working on a series of paintings inspired by the Gallipoli campaign and underpinned by personal tragedy.
Australian War Memorial Director Steve Gower said: “Sidney Nolan: the Gallipoli series constitutes a personal and public interpretation of a campaign that cost so many Australian lives.
“Nolan donated this collection to the Memorial in 1978 in memory of his soldier brother, who died in a tragic accident before the end of the Second World War.
Brunswick Heads’ Festival of the Fish n Chips celebrates 50 years
January 6, 2010
Brunswick Heads will host its annual Festival of the Fish n Chips from Saturday, January 9, and this year it’s a special occasion – the event’s 50th anniversary.
The event was first held in 1961, and since then it has drawns tens of thousands of visitors to the town.
Events at the festival are highlighted by the woodchopping competitions, and this year there also will be a masters surf lifesaving event, an athletics carnival, sand modelling and a 50-year reunion get-together.
As well, the local lawn bowls and golf clubs are holding competitions.
The program includes:
