2bbb - repeat of "meet the candidates" recording 7 September

2bbb repeat broadcast of the "meet the candidates" discussion at Bellingen Community Markets

Future of Bellingen EYE Sunday 2 September

Bellingen EYE future

Amy - can you help?

Hi friends, 

I just wanted to forward on the Bellofoodbox newsletter for this week. I have been volunteering with this project over the past year and the project is now at a critical stage. We have been trying hard to get the word out about this fantastic initiative to help to secure the project (our wage subsidy funding runs out on Sept 5th and from then, we need to be at the number of boxes (90) that will sustain a paid coordinator to keep the project running). 

As you can see from the newsletter below, the boxes are jam packed with delicious, local, seasonal food. I personally haven't eaten better than since eating from Bellofoodbox. It helps me to be creative in the kitchen, learn new fruit and vegetables and takes the hassle out of shopping local - something which I am very passionate about but often find it hard to do. 

Thanks for reading - I wouldn't ordinarily email but we are so close now and have a real chance of securing this local food initiative for our region, that I just wanted to let you know how close we are and that we need your help. There's not many towns of our size that have a successful food box project like this one, so I wanted to play my part to help try and keep it here! 

For Earth, 

Amy 

Can you help? 

BUY A BOX

If you have an interest in buying local food and have been thinking about trying a Bellofodobox but haven't got around to it yet - please hesitate no longer! Place your order today online at www.bellofoodbox.org.au or at our order boxes at Kombu, the Video Shop or Bellingen Library. 

TELL OTHERS WHO YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN A BOX

Please share the newsletter via email with your email networks or share our FB page amongst your FB friends. We have downloadable posters and flyers on our website here. If you can, please can you print them off and put them around in your community group, neighbourhood or workplace?

GUMBAYNGGIRR DREAMING FILM LAUNCH 25 Auigust

GUMBAYNGGIRR DREAMING FILM LAUNCH at Bellingen Memorial Hall
6pm Saturday 25 August 2012
Local Filmaker, Tyrone Sheather, launches his film made from Gumbaynggirr Stories as told by his 
Great Grandfather Harry “Tiger” Buchanan, filmed in Gumbaynggirr Language with local Actors.
Food available from the wonderful Bush Tucker Shack.
Music by Yawarr Ngujawiny and Digital.
Adults – $10
School Students – free
Ticket & Meal – $30
Tickets available at:
- Bellingen Butter Factory Cafe
- Bellingen Video Connection
- Bellingen High School
- Icegraphie Clothing (Boulevarde)
- Murrbay Language Centre, Nambucca
- Urunga Neighbourhood Centre
Contact: 0431 024 271 / 0422 348 220

Meet the Candidates at the Community Markets 18 August 2012

Meet the candidates

Koala Forum 11 August 20`12

Koala Forum 11 August 2012

Rose Wright - The Future for Local Food Friday 27 July 2012

Rose Wright at No 5 Church Street Cafe 6.45pm for 7.00 pm start

Men's Weekend Training July and august

The New Warrior TrainingWarrior

INFORMATION SESSION

....about forthcoming....

Men’s Weekend Training

When:  Monday 23^rd  July from 7-9pm

Where:  Uniting Church Hall, Bellingen

Mankind Project Australia Ltd is conducting a weekend training workshop 24–26^th August 2012 near Bellingen. During this training, men are offered a powerful opportunity to look at all aspects of their lives, in a supported and supportive environment. This is our fifth year in Bellingen with over 100 men having attended trainings in Bellingen.  The trainings have had a significant positive impact on men in our community, and we believe on the community at large.

Any man interested in attending this weekend, and their family and friends, are invited to attend an information session on the evening of Monday 23rd July 2012 at the Uniting Church Hall, Bellingen to find out more about the weekend, and to talk to men who have undergone this training.

For more information call Phil Wilson 0488 188 088

or Bill Hill 0407 660 431. or visit www.mkpau.org

Biodynamic talk and workshop with Hugh Williams !9 and 20 July 2012

Biodynamic Talk and workshop

Bellofoodbox News 27 June 2012

Bellofoodbox News 27 June 2012

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go to www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more information

Stencil Art workshops - Thursday 5 July 2012

Stencil Art workshop

Greetings,
Back  by popular demand, this July school holidays, 'The Workshop' is running two stencil workshops for advanced level aerosol artists and beginners alike. The workshops are aimed at engaging the youth of our wonderful town, but heck if you want to participate you are more than welcome too! This event is a fundraiser for our new community run artist's space with the aim of running many more youth focused and adult workshops and classes as well as providing an inviting space dedicated to inspired people of all ages.  Check out the attached flyer or call Abbey on 65696975 or emailtheworkshopbellingen@gmail.com. Please support your local youth and local art.
Feel free to pass this onto anyone who may be interested or help us promote this fabulous event by printing a flyer and sticking it up in your shop.

Thank you and much love,
Soli

Bellofoodbox newsletter 20 June 2012

Bellofoodbox newsletter 20 June 2012

Bellofoodbox Order Day  

 

 Orders close every Wednesday at midnight for delivery the following Wednesday

Pick up from 19 Casuarina Ave, Bellingen or delivery to your home or workplace!

Want to eat local food easily and affordably? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group, distributes boxes of LOCAL, chemical-free, fresh, seasonal fruit & veg at affordable prices every Wednesday. $20, $30 and $50 boxes available. Orders and payment close Wednesday midnight for pick-up or delivery the following Wednesday. Visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for details and to order yours today. Contact Leigh Winter on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au for more info. 

Bellofoodbox Packing 

12.30pm-3.00pm Wednesdays

Want to volunteer in local-food project, have fun and meet new people? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group who distributes boxes of local fruit and veges would love to have you on board! Come along between 12:30-3pm on Wednesday afternoon for a social afternoon of weighing and packing vibrant, healthy fruit and vege. We provide free afternoon tea for our box-packing volunteers. Please join us and bask in a job well done over a cuppa and various treats with fellow foodboxers. Contact Leigh on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au or visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more info on this project.

Bellofoodbox newsletter 13 June 2012

Bellofoodbox Newsletter 13 June 2012
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so the address is www.bellofoodbox.org.au

    

Free Workshop in Bellingen on 17 May 2012 - planting native carbon forest

MEDIA RELEASE

Thursday, 17 May 2012

FREE workshop on planting native carbon forests in Bellingen!

Join Blacktown City Council in Bellingen from 9.30am to 4.00pm on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 for a FREE Plan A Regenesis Forest workshop.

The workshop is for the benefit of landowners, local councils, employees of the Catchment Management Authority, members of Landcare group, and other Non Government Organisation members, who are interested in planting a locally native forest that can be used for biodiversity enhancement, habitat expansion, stock shelter, a windbreak or soil salinity reduction. The workshop also provides information on how people can earn income through carbon trading.

Blacktown City Council will host the workshop, having carried out a very successful Regenesis project in partnership with Liverpool Plains Shire Council during 2008-2011. The project saw the planting of more than 222,000 native plants across 100 hectares of land and established over 30 native carbon forests, on less productive areas of privately owned farmland, Council-owned land and NSW Crown land.  

Regenesis was made possible through a $2 million grant from the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust, and became a model for planning and planting locally native reforestation projects that can create revenue for landholders through carbon trading.

Rural landowners know the value of planting native trees for stock shelter and wind breaks and to reduce soil salinity and enhance habitat.  The Regenesis workshop will help participants understand the additional considerations needed to establish native carbon forests and develop an income stream from carbon trading.  The workshop comes at a critical time, enabling people to understand how they might utilise the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative in practical ways. 

During the free workshop, the Regenesis project staff will share their revegetation and carbon farming knowledge and skills.

Experienced presenters will demystify carbon farming and offer mentoring and advice as participants look to establish forests on their own land. 

So join this special workshop to learn more about the Regenesis model, walk through the steps needed to plan a native carbon forest and learn how to register your forest for carbon trading purposes.

Register your interest in attending by emailing regenesis@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or for more information, call the Blacktown City Council Regenesis Team on 0423 784 019

This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

ENDS

For more information regarding the workshop, please call the Blacktown City Council Regenesis Team on 0423 784 019.

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Bellofoodbox newsletter 6 June 2012

Bellofoodbox newsletter 6 June 2012

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The address for bellofood box is www.bellofoodbox.org.au

Stillness in Action Retreats - Thora 29 September

Stillness in Action Meditation, Community & the Earth SYDNEY: William Arnott Lodge, Elanora Heights July 11 - 15 $475 - $625   BELLINGEN: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora, Sept 29th - Oct 3rd $260 - $400 Stillness in Action Retreats develop wisdom, calmness, courage, clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in challenging times Take the opportunity to: ·      Learn a simple meditation to still the confusions of the mind - creating spaciousness in which wisdom and compassion arise –freeing your intellectual, emotional & creative intelligence. ·      Renew your spirit for restoring a sustainable environment, for building a just and equitable society, for participating in healthy, creative communities, for personal & social healing. ·      Strengthen confidence, kindness, joy - and your power to make a difference - through processes of deep ecology, systems science and ancient earth wisdom ·      Use practical tools to clarify your values and intentions and move them into action; ·      Learn ways to build sustaining communities of friendship. ·      Nurture and refresh your body and mind through walking, yoga, journaling, silent contemplation of the beauty of nature. RETREAT LEADERS Bobbi Allan is a Buddhist teacher in the Insight tradition with long experience in social change and training. She has worked and trained with Joanna Macy since 1984. She is a founding member of Heart Politics Conferences and the Social Change Training & Resource Centre, and the Director of Mindfulness in Education -www.mindfuleducation.com.au Claire Dunn is a writer currently working on a book about a year she spent on retreat in the bush learning survival & awareness skills. She has a background in environmental campaigning. Her passion is the psychology of transformation through connection to earth and self. Emma Pittaway is a lecturer in Community Development at the University of NSW, and a project officer with ‘STARTTS’ a service for treating & rehabilitating survivors of torture & trauma. She has a long term practice in Buddhist meditation.   Olivia Bernardini is a social change and community activist, with a Masters in Social Ecology, working on community projects with youth in the Bellingen area. She is an experienced Astanga yoga teacher. Claire and Emma have both trained with Joanna Macy - www.joannamacy.net FEES (Fees are on a sliding scale according to income. They cover accommodation, food & associated costs: teachings are additional - by donation.) Further enquiries:   Sydney retreat: Sheri: sheralynandrews@hotmail.com  or  0409 221 794 Bellingen retreat: Claire Dunn: clr.dunn@gmail.com or 0466 523 326 “A gentle and supportive way to discover what really matters” www.stillnessinaction.net

Local Food Resources

Sources for Local Food

Bellofoodbox newsletter for 30 May 2012 click on newsletter

Bellofoodbox Order Day 

Orders close every Wednesday at midnight

Pick up from 19 Casuarina Ave, Bellingen or delivery to your home or workplace!

Want to eat local food easily and affordably? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group, distributes boxes of LOCAL, chemical-free, fresh, seasonal fruit & veg at affordable prices every Wednesday. $20, $30 and $50 boxes available. Orders and payment close Wednesday midnight for pick-up or delivery the following Wednesday. Visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for details and to order yours today. Contact Leigh Winter on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au for more info. 

Bellofoodbox Pack 

12.30pm-3.00pm Wednesdays

Want to volunteer in local-food project, have fun and meet new people? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group who distributes boxes of local fruit and veges would love to have you on board! Come along between 12:30-3pm on Wednesday afternoon for a social afternoon of weighing and packing vibrant, healthy fruit and vege. We provide free afternoon tea for our box-packing volunteers. Please join us and bask in a job well done over a cuppa and various treats with fellow foodboxers. Contact Leigh on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au or visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more info on this project

Community Gardens

There are a number of community gardens in Bellingen who welcome people to come and help and pick the vegetables and fruits growing there.

North Bank Community Garden

Bellingen High School Community Garden - entry from Crown Street and drive up towards the school - in winter come along to the garden on Sundays 2-4pm

Edible Streetscapes

There are a number of locations in Bellingen where vegetables, herbs and fruit trees have been planted. You are welcome to harvest from these places.

These sites are maintained by ????????


Retail shops selling local foods


Kombu


IGA


Other commercial suppliers of local food

free car pool project

Free Car Pool project

Dear friends of Transition,

Have you ever been driving on the Waterfall Way heading out of town and noticed the same line of traffic that you are in turning off onto the Pacific Hwy to Coffs Harbour? Have you experienced frustration in noticing that most of those cars appear to have a single passenger? Do you wonder how you can hook up with other frustrated travellers also looking to save money and fuel?

Bellingen Shire Council and the Our Living Coast Alliance are pleased to announce the launch of the brand new Carpool Mid North Coast website project.  Like all the best ideas, Carpool Mid North Coast is very simple. The free, easy to use website helps match members with people taking the same journey, whether regularly or occasionally, and they share a vehicle which cuts the environmental and travel costs. It’s a win-win all round. The Carpool scheme includes a secure, free, carpool website, member car stickers and branded road signs which will identify the Pick Up and Set Down locations. Priority car parking spaces for cars in the Carpool will be identified in each council area by branded marking. A pilot scheme launched in 2009 in the Northern Rivers region has already proved highly successful.

Did you know? Carpooling just 2 days a week could save you $750* a year in fuel and reduce your carbon footprint by 2.6 tonnes

*On an average 100km return journey.

Registration is easy and obligation free – register today at www.carpoolmnc.org

Kind regards,

Zoe

Zoe Moore

Sustainability Officer

Bellingen Shire Council

P: 02 6655 7305 I F:  02 6655 2310 I Part-time M, T, W

Bellofoodbox newsletter 30 May 2012

Bellofoodbox newsletter 30 May 2012

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the link to Bellofoodbox is www.bellofoodbox.org.au

BelloFoodbox newsletter 23 May 2012

BelloFoodbox newsletter 23May 2012

Biodynamics in the Home Orchard workshop 8 June 2012

Biodynamic Agriculture Australia - headquarters in Bellingen

Bellingen High School Community Garden Open Day Saturday 2 June 2012

High School Community garden Open Day

scroll down for photographs by Solveig Larsen's of the exhibition in Bellingen library of photographs from the garden

Solveig's exhibition of photographs from the High School Community garden

Bello Foodbox newsletter 16 May 2012

Bello Foodbox newsletter 16 May 2012

Biodynamics Farmers workshop on Saturday 2 June 2012

Demeters Farmers workshop on 2 June 2012

Bello Foodbox newsletter 9 May 2012

Bello Foodbox newsletter 9 May 2012

Our apologies if this newsletter is difficult to read

 If you would like to receive it directly  email info@bellofoodbox.org.au

Bellingen Junior EYEWinter Camp 15-17 June 2012

Bellingen Junior EYE Winter Camp for anyone in year 7 or 8

Trash to Treasure registration 8 June 2012

Trash to Treasure

for registration forms go to  http://chrysalis.nsw.edu.au/trash2treasure/

Demeter Bio-Dynamics Field Day 9 June 2012

Bio-Dynamic Gardeners Field Day Saturday 9 June 2012

Biodynamics workshop Transform your farm 2 June 2012

Biodynamics workshop 2 June 2012 at Brierfield farm

This course will cover

1. history and background of biodynamics- what is biodynamic farming and where does it come from?
2. learning outcomes - what do you want to know about specific to your farm/garden
3. what's happening in australia
4. advantages and benefits of biodynamics- environmental, economic and water management
5. how biodynamic farming differs from organic farming
6. Soil food web- the impact on soil
7. The 7 biodynamics preparations - whats in them, how they are made and how they are put out
8. practical applications- making a BD compost, liquid manures and stirring
8. Animals  on the farm - how to best utilise them in the role of the farm system
9. How to use the moon calendar- why we use it and its role in planting and putting out preps
10. open discussion and questions related to individual farms