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School Holiday activities

PLAYMAKING WITH ZEAL 

13 – 16 years 

10am – 4pm / $175 

Join NORPA and one of Australia’s leading youth theatre companies, Zeal Theatre, for a week of playmaking. 

Zeal Theatre is a touring theatre company based in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1989 by actor/writer/director Stefo Nantsou, Zeal is dedicated to creating original, educative and entertaining theatrical productions for theatres, schools, universities, national and international festivals. The multi-skilled ensemble prides itself on a collective group-devising process utilizing an eclectic mix of musical and theatrical styles. Zeal has created over 40 original productions; more than half have been specifically created for teenage audiences. This week will draw on the skills, ideas and the imaginations of the group to develop a new performance. For drama students this will be an incredibly valuable week building confidence and the skills to take your idea to the stage. 

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ACTING UP 

8 – 12 years 

10am to 3pm / $150 Building on the skills learned in NORPA’s April school holiday workshops, this week of theatre games, impro challenges, teamwork and physical acting will be a great introduction to first time participants as well. Acting Up serves as a practical start to creativity and performance and builds confidence and self esteem through drama, text, movement and energy. 

When: Monday 5 July – Friday 9 July 

Where: Lismore City Hall, Studio 

When: Monday 12 July – Friday 16 July 

Where: Mullumbimby Civic Centre 

For bookings contact NORPA Box office 

www.norpa.org.au

1300 066 772 

1 Bounty St 

Lismore NSW 2480 

For more information please contact Jeremy Sheaffe at NORPA – marketing@norpa.org.au

Byron Bay School Holiday Program
Next Holiday Program starts 2010 - Monday July 5th - Saturday July 17th
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
Circus Arts has school holiday circus workshops for children aged from 5 to 15 years.
The Circus Workshops run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with lunch included. There is also the option of a half-day program from 9.30am to noon OR 2pm to 4.30pm. Plus, this holiday’s Circus Arts is also running sessions on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm.
 
FLYING TRAPEZE CLASSES AND INTENSIVES
For those who want to make a catch on the Circus Arts high flying trapeze, there are all-ages sessions at 12.30pm - 2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday plus 5pm - 6.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also Saturday session at 11.30am and 1pm. One class is $45, but book an intensive of any 5 classes in one week and pay just $120.
So come join the circus these holidays!
 
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
All day program (includes lunch) $65
Monday, Wed and Friday
9.30am – 4.30pm 
Weekly special 3 x full days: Mon, Wed and Friday $165
Half day session: Monday, Wed and Friday
9.30am – noon OR 2pm – 4.30pm $35 (Thursday pm only)
Weekly special 3 x any half days: Mon, Wed, Friday $95
+ Lunch, movie, games: noon – 2pm $15
+ flying trapeze session: 12.30pm – 2pm $45
FLYING TRAPEZE
Monday, Wed, Thurs and Friday 12.30 - 2pm
Monday, Wed and Friday 5 - 6.30pm
Saturday 11.30 - 1pm & 1pm - 2.30pm
$45 one class
$120 for any 5 classes in one week
BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR FLYING TRAPEZE  (02) 6685 6566
Wednesday & Thursday (regular classes)
Adult circus skills Wednesday 6:00 - 7:15pm $20
Kinder 1 – 5 years Thursday 10.00am – 10:45am $12
Pre-Circus 4 – 5 years Thursday 11.00am – 11:45am $12
Saturday’s (regular classes)
Kinder 1 – 5 years 9am – 9.45am $12
Circus Mixed 5 - 15 years - 10:00 - 11:15am $20
Flying trapeze all ages 11.30 – 1pm $45
Flying trapeze all ages 1pm – 2.30pm $45
9.30am – 4.30pm 
Weekly special 3 x full days: Mon, Wed and Friday $165
Half day session: Monday, Wed and Friday
9.30am – noon OR 2pm – 4.30pm $35 (Thursday pm only)
Weekly special 3 x any half days: Mon, Wed, Friday $95
+ Lunch, movie, games: noon – 2pm $15
+ flying trapeze session: 12.30pm – 2pm $45
 

Byron Bay School Holiday Program

Next Holiday Program starts 2010 - Monday July 5th - Saturday July 17th

CIRCUS WORKSHOPS

Circus Arts has school holiday circus workshops for children aged from 5 to 15 years.

The Circus Workshops run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with lunch included. There is also the option of a half-day program from 9.30am to noon OR 2pm to 4.30pm. Plus, this holiday’s Circus Arts is also running sessions on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm.

 

FLYING TRAPEZE CLASSES AND INTENSIVES

For those who want to make a catch on the Circus Arts high flying trapeze, there are all-ages sessions at 12.30pm - 2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday plus 5pm - 6.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also Saturday session at 11.30am and 1pm. One class is $45, but book an intensive of any 5 classes in one week and pay just $120.

So come join the circus these holidays!

 

CIRCUS WORKSHOPS

All day program (includes lunch) $65

Monday, Wed and Friday

9.30am – 4.30pm 

Weekly special 3 x full days: Mon, Wed and Friday $165

Half day session: Monday, Wed and Friday

9.30am – noon OR 2pm – 4.30pm $35 (Thursday pm only)

Weekly special 3 x any half days: Mon, Wed, Friday $95

+ Lunch, movie, games: noon – 2pm $15

+ flying trapeze session: 12.30pm – 2pm $45

FLYING TRAPEZE

Monday, Wed, Thurs and Friday 12.30 - 2pm

Monday, Wed and Friday 5 - 6.30pm

Saturday 11.30 - 1pm & 1pm - 2.30pm

$45 one class

$120 for any 5 classes in one week

BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR FLYING TRAPEZE  (02) 6685 6566

Wednesday & Thursday (regular classes)

Adult circus skills Wednesday 6:00 - 7:15pm $20

Kinder 1 – 5 years Thursday 10.00am – 10:45am $12

Pre-Circus 4 – 5 years Thursday 11.00am – 11:45am $12

Saturday’s (regular classes)

Kinder 1 – 5 years 9am – 9.45am $12

Circus Mixed 5 - 15 years - 10:00 - 11:15am $20

Flying trapeze all ages 11.30 – 1pm $45

Flying trapeze all ages 1pm – 2.30pm $45

9.30am – 4.30pm 

Weekly special 3 x full days: Mon, Wed and Friday $165

Half day session: Monday, Wed and Friday

9.30am – noon OR 2pm – 4.30pm $35 (Thursday pm only)

Weekly special 3 x any half days: Mon, Wed, Friday $95

+ Lunch, movie, games: noon – 2pm $15

+ flying trapeze session: 12.30pm – 2pm $45

 

Housing/accommodation

For Rent:

House available for rent over Easter school holidays/Blues festival, $750/week renots50@yahoo.ca


For Rent House Ocean Shores Available over Easter from March 31 to April 14. Rent negotiable with care of family’s cat. Ph. 668043214

UNITS FOR RENT: 2 x 2br   1 x 1br   1 x studio open plan style. Large grounds with basketball/tennis court. Near Mullumbimby for community minded, healthy living people. Call 6684 2311

Two Rooms for rent in spacious, peaceful Ocean Shores home backing onto golf course and 2 minute drive to beach.  Both rooms have built ins - larger room $120pw, smaller room $100pw or $200 for both. Perfect for parent and child. Share with Shearwater strings teacher and 3 year old boy. We are only there 3 or 4 nights a week. Call Elvis 6680 3881 or 0431 456 201

For Rent – 2 bedroom, farmhouse, verandahs, creek, $335 pw, 2 km bike ride to school, available now. mullumbimbycreek@live.com

House for Rent: Beautiful spacious rural fully furnished - family going overseas April 13- 22 August. Perfect for visiting relatives or someone checking out the area. $390/week. Goonengerry. 20 minutes to Shearwater, three minutes to bus stop, on a community with other Steiner families, five minutes to Federal shop. ph. Moana 6684 9394.

For Sale

Beautiful Queenslander within 3 minutes stroll to South Golden Beach. Includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,  2 living areas, sunroom, lock-up garage, huge covered deck and verandahs all round. Plus all the traditional features such as teak timber polished floors, spiral staircase, french doors, claw foot bath, timber kitchen, walk-in pantry, Italian gas cooktop & electric oven, high ceilings, antique iron light-fittings, Italian tiles, fully fenced back yard. Potential to have separate living - upstairs/downstairs. Please phone Sandra to express interest and arrange a visit 6680 3109.

HOUSE: $499,000-2 bedroom+office + converted double carport  on 1.3 acres at exclusive Middle Pocket. Level land with no chemicals used for at least 12 years. Spa bath and renovated kitchen and bathroom.  ABUNDANT WATER. Springwater usage rights from bordering creek  + large water tank. Very private and peaceful.  Fruit trees. Needs some work on roof and new septic. Huge side veranda and 2 other slab sites with power and one with water connected…25 mins to Shearwater on bus route, 12 mins to beach, 25 mins to Gold Coast airport, 20 mins to Byron, 90 mins to Brisbane. 6680 4448 or 0412 136 527.

Home for Sale on Mevlana in Bilin Rd, Myocum, a beautiful quiet , non denominational community. This lovely home has 2.5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large verandah with beautiful views, and a fireplace – a peaceful retreat. $350,000.  Call April on 0421 510 451 or 6684 4774.

Wanting to Rent

Home wanted.  Family of three and old Kelpie dog (outside dog) require 2-3 bed home for long term rent or lease from April. Within 10 minutes of Shearwater School please. Moving from NZ for term 2 start. Biodynamic and Health industry couple. Very reliable, fun loving, motivated and passionate about life. Contact on Aaron aaron@vervecreative.co.nz


Quiet Canadian family of 3 seeking house to rent long term from the end of Feb. Could be furnished or unfurnished. Ideally rural private setting. Phone  Andrew or Belinda on 66 854918


Circus Showcase

Circus Arts Monthly Circus Showcase FREE ENTRY – Thursday 25th March  Show 7pm – 8pm Friends of the Circus Inc. and Circus Arts, Byron Bay is holding our next monthly Circus Showcase Thursday 25th March. This monthly extravaganza gives students of the school a chance to show off their many talents and skills. Audiences will be amazed at the agility and skill of our students on trampoline, aerial ring, silks and tumbling…as well as our high flying trapeze team to finish the night with a bang.   Doors open at 6:30pm. Show time starts at 7pm and runs till 8pm. This is a free event and open to all members of the public to watch some of our upcoming and established performers and support local artists. After the show, the flying trapeze will be open for anyone over the age of 5 to have a swing for $5. Snacks and drinks will be available from our licensed Big Top Café on the evening. Thursday 25th March, 7 pm sharp - 8pm Circus Arts Showcase Byron Entertainment Centre 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay Ph: 6685 6566 More Info….. If you would like any further information about any of the above or about circus classes or venue hire, please contact us on (02) 6685 6566 or via info@circusarts.com.au The Circus Arts Team

Caretakers Required - Organic Farm

Seeking caretakers of an 88 acre certified organic farm nestled at the foothills of a world heritage section of the great dividing range 2 hours northwest of Cairns and 45 min from Port Douglas.

Considering the pristine surroundings, the property has been developed to preserve and protect the unique environment. Power is generated by an extensive solar system. The farm produces a variety of tropical fruit trees watered by a gravity feed system. The primary crop is mango, exporting to the southern markets in the summer months.

The coming year sees the farm going through some building and landscape transformations, although not mandatory, applicants who have trade skills will enjoy the possibility of further income.

We prefer environmental and health conscious mature couples. Open clear communication skills are essential and basic computer literacy is necessary. The  chosen applicants will need to have regular phone and internet contact with the owner.

If you are interested and feel you will be ideal for this position please contact

Marty 07 40943138/staytetuned@hotmail.com or

Paul   0419889905 /pmbennett@me.com

and a phone or personal interview will be arranged.

Classifieds/Community Notices

MARIMBA GROUP: I’m running a small marimba group at my home in Mullumbimby on Tuesday mornings. Marimbas ( for those who don’t know) are wooden xylophones - tuned percussion instruments with an African flavour. Playing marimbas is easy, fun and uplifting. Beginners or those with some music background welcome to come along and see if you like it. Call Jane 6684 4497

LOST: A red Quicksilver wallet, with bus pass inside. Please contact the Office if you find it. Thank you

For Sale: GRASS HAY Chemical free, square bales great for mulch, compost etc Just $6- per bale grown, baled and sold at 404 Left Bank Road (just beyond Shearwater on right hand side) Also FREE broken mirrors suit mosaics, crafts etc and large quantity horse deals magazines collect from address above. Email localnudefood@bigpond.com

Work wanted by capable Shearwater father… anything considered! Painting, gardening, driving…I’m also an experienced marketer and PR consultant - so if you need help developing your business, happy to help! Andrew - 0430 065 744. Available now!

MARIMBA GROUP

I’m running a small marimba group at my home in Mullumbimby on Tuesday mornings. Marimbas ( for those who don’t know) are wooden xylophones - tuned percussion instruments with an African flavour. Playing marimbas is easy, fun and uplifting. Beginners or those with some music background welcome to come along and see if you like it. Call Jane 6684 4497

Community Notices

Play Junior Rugby in 2010!

Bangalow Rugby Football Club is looking for players aged from 7 to 15 years to join our successful and growing Junior Club for the 2010 season. Girls up to the age of 13 are welcome to play.

Games are played on Friday evening, so it’s possible to play Rugby as well as soccer or other weekend sports.

Bangalow junior rugby players also get the chance to participate in a range of other activities, including trips to watch the Australian Rugby Team, the Wallabies, play in Brisbane. We also get to cheer on our senior team that has won the last five Village Premierships in a row!

For more information go to www.Bangalowrugby.com

Next sign on days: Saturday 20 and 27 February from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bangalow Bowling Club (or on the adjacent fields)

Contacts: Dave Phillips (0412 080 614) or Paul DeFina (0400 572 028)

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Brunswick Valley Junior Rugby Union

Sign on days: Friday 19th Feb at 5-7pm at Stan Thompson Oval, Brunswick Heads.

Also at the  Bruns market BBQ on Saturday 6th March.

Cost is $90 per player or $170 for family, includes shorts & socks.

All new and returning players welcome. Games played on Friday evenings.

Call Rebecca for enquiries 0438 851 140

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The only organized basketball competition available in the Byron Shire:

NEW PLAYERS WELCOME

SIGN ON WHEN You START Playing

All competitions start week commencing 1st March

K- Yr 3 Boys & Girls

Mondays: 3:30- 4:30 PM

Yrs 4-6 Boys & Girls

Wednesdays: 3.30- 5:00 PM

High School 7,8 /9

Mondays: 5:00- 6:30 PM

High School 9, 10

Wednesdays: 5:00- 6:30 PM

Men’s

Wednesdays: 6:30- 8:00 PM

Women’s

Thursdays: 6:30- 7:30 PM

Venue: Ocean Shores Public School Indoor Stadium

( End of Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores North)

All games are played on this modern indoor basketball court

and Players of all skill levels are catered for

Queries to : Daniel 6680 5872 or Ray 6680 4053 or Michelle 6680 5072

Registration Fees (incl. insurance)

Seniors  $65,  Juniors  $55.00, Miniballers: $40,

Learn to Play from $20.00, Players registered with other clubs $10

New Committee members, Coaches and co-ordinators welcome

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Classifieds/Community Notices

Play Junior Rugby in 2010!

Bangalow Rugby Football Club is looking for players aged from 7 to 15 years to join our successful and growing Junior Club for the 2010 season. Girls up to the age of 13 are welcome to play.

Games are played on Friday evening, so it’s possible to play Rugby as well as soccer or other weekend sports.

Bangalow junior rugby players also get the chance to participate in a range of other activities, including trips to watch the Australian Rugby Team, the Wallabies, play in Brisbane. We also get to cheer on our senior team that has won the last five Village Premierships in a row!

For more information go to www.Bangalowrugby.com

Next sign on days: Saturday 20 and 27 February from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bangalow Bowling Club (or on the adjacent fields)

Contacts: Dave Phillips (0412 080 614) or Paul DeFina (0400 572 028)

Brunswick Valley Junior Rugby Union

Sign on days:Friday 12th Feb and Friday 19th Feb at 5-7pm at Stan Thompson Oval, Brunswick Heads.

Also at the  Bruns market BBQ on Saturday 6th March.

Cost is $90 per player or $170 for family, includes shorts & socks.

All new and returning players welcome. Games played on Friday evenings.

Call Rebecca for enquiries 0438 851 140

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Bounce Your way into 2010 with a fun, active, Indoor sport!

The only organized basketball competition available in the Byron Shire. Basketball is a great indoor sport, it is mid-week so does not tie up weekends and all games are played at the same venue which makes car pooling much easier and children who live in Ocean Shores can ride their bikes to the court.

NEW PLAYERS WELCOME

SIGN ON WHEN You START Playing

All competitions start week commencing 1st March

K- Yr 3 Boys & Girls

Mondays: 3:30- 4:30 PM

Yrs 4-6 Boys & Girls

Wednesdays: 3.30- 5:00 PM

High School 7,8 /9

Mondays: 5:00- 6:30 PM

High School 9, 10

Wednesdays: 5:00- 6:30 PM

Men’s

Wednesdays: 6:30- 8:00 PM

Women’s

Thursdays: 6:30- 7:30 PM

Venue: Ocean Shores Public School Indoor Stadium

( End of Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores North)

All games are played on this modern indoor basketball court

and players of all skill levels are catered for

Queries to : Daniel 6680 5872 or Ray 6680 4053 or Michelle 6680 5072

Registration Fees (incl. insurance)

Seniors  $65,  Juniors  $55.00, Miniballers: $40,

Learn to Play from $20.00, Players registered with other clubs $10

New Committee members, Coaches and co-ordinators welcome.

Community Notices

Mullumbimby Scouts.

Scouting is a fun, low cost activity for all children between the ages of 101/2 and 141/2. Please come along and give Scouting a go; the first 6 weeks are free. At Mullumbimby Scouts we aim to support the holistic development of our young people through providing fun and challenging activities. During Term 1 we will be canoeing, building a raft, playing Ultimate Frisbee and camping. We strive to share positive values and leadership skills to inspire Scouts to reach their full potential in life, and to take a constructive place in their community.

Mullumbimby Scouts meet at the Scout Hall on the corner of Burringbar St. and River Tce., on Monday evenings during the school term from 7p.m. until 9p.m.  For details call Karen on 6680 5536 or 0431 845 652.

Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC Inc. SENIOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S SIGN-ON AND TRAINING: Tuesday 2nd February, 6.00 p.m. Pine Ave Fields. Enquires: Chris Fenwick 66 805 866 ah: 66 802 223

JUNIOR SIGN-ON: Saturday 13th February, 8.00 –11.00 am Pine Ave Fields. Enquires: Steve Nicholls 66 841 673 Mob: 0401 518 237

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Circus Arts, the indoor circus centre in the Byron Arts and Industry Park has an exciting program of after-school classes - a great combination of fitness and fun for children of all ages.

Under 10’s (5-9 years) circus skills is on Monday and Wednesday’s at 3.45pm,

Over 10’s (10-15 years) on Thursday’s at 5pm

Mixed class for all ages is on Saturdays at 10am.

All of the above circus classes vary each week and can include trampoline, low trapeze, silks, acrobatics, juggling and hula-hoop.

Gym Fun – An exciting and accessible class on Thursday at 3.45pm for 5-12 years.

Conditioning – A fun-filled strengthening circuit class focusing on core development.  Involves some floor work as well as on various apparatus in the circus venue.  Saturdays at 11.15am.

Flying Trapeze

Everyone over the age of 5 (children and adults) can experience the exhilaration of flying through the air on the high flying trapeze!

Kinder and Pre- Circus - Also on offer are kinder classes for under 5’s with a parent helper, adult circus classes and training sessions for advanced students and performers.

See www.circusarts.com.au for timetable and prices or call 6685 6566.

A New Year Resolution ?

Dear Shearwater community,

To all users of Left Bank Rd, including walkers, cyclists, L platers, motorcyclists, posties, red and green P platers,  please be considerate of all road users and share this important resource with sensitivity and respect.  Not everyone wants to or is allowed to drive at top speeds along this road - it is a winding country road, often with large pot holes and requires care to negotiate.  This is not a highway but a small road with many and varied uses, lots of private driveways and there is often wildlife on this road. For safety’s sake, please  slow down!

Michelle Campbell, resident (and mother of Keith in Year 12).

To all parents, students, and staff: Shearwater urges you to take Michelle’s request to heart…

Please be considerate of our neighbours and observe the speed limits along Left Bank Road.

Community Notices

2 Steiner Education courses

Introduction to Steiner Education

The course will trace the history of Steiner education in Australia. It will explore child development according to Rudolf Steiner’s indications, class teacher- student relationships and the structure of the curriculum as it flows through the primary school. The course is based mainly on primary education and is open to parents, teachers and anyone wanting to learn more about Steiner education.

Course co-ordinator Dina Fieck

Venue: Mullumbimby

Time and Dates: 6pm-7.30pm, 6 Tuesdays, 16th Feb to 23rd March

Bookings: Byron Region Community College, corner of Burringbar & Dalley Streets, Mullumbimby 2482. 6684 3374  www.byroncollege.org.au

Teaching in a Steiner Primary School

A course for practicing teachers, prospective teachers, and any one interested in primary school education.

Ride the Waves with Courage and Knowledge

The course will trace the history of Steiner education in Australia. It will characterize the principal soul attributes of the human being and the four-fold nature of man with an emphasis on child development according to Rudolf Steiner’s indications.

Venue:  Class 7 room (opposite office), Shearwater Steiner School, Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby

Starting Date: Wednesday 10th February, then each following Wednesday for eight weeks

Fee: $100

Enquiries: Course Co-ordinator Dina Fieck. 6684 4592   dinafieck@yahoo.com.au

And some courses in Sydney …