Chris and chips Chris Seymour (pictured) that will be transformed started making mosaics into a mosaic garden water about four years ago, and fountain, on commission. has been selling her unique Other commissioned work at The Channon craft projects include a set of markets for three years, pavers and a Balinese table. Granny’s Farm where they proved so popular See some of Chris’ pieces that she has started up her on display in the window own business from home. of Charters Hardware, or revisited Her newly renovated house phone Chris on 6689-0185 on Nimbin’s Jarlanbah for an appointment to tour The iconic Nimbin choose to rough it in greater community now boasts her colourful showroom. backpackers hostel, Granny’s seclusion further along a mosaics workshop and Farm, has re-opened after Mulgum creek, which winds showroom at ground level. being closed for 18 months. along the boundary of the 10- Among the bright array Two outdoor weddings During that time, the 10 acre property. of fascinating objects can rooms have been completely Granny’s Farm opened Long-time couple Teresa Biscoe and Doug Johnson (above) be found water features, refurbished, re-carpeted in 1974, and operated were married at the Tuntable community hall on 3rd October by bathroom organisers, and repainted, and major continuously up until 2007. celebrant Debbie Guest in front of hundreds of well-wishers, in a flower pots, clocks, mirrors, drainage, fencing and David Preedy said, “When we ceremony that included a hand-binding ritual. bowls, chairs, tables, even a landscaping work has been bought it in 1992, it was the On 5th September, Paul LeBars’s daughter Maya married Ryan surfboard coffee table. undertaken, involving the only backpackers in Nimbin. Levitt (below) at Cable Beach, Broome, with the gusty winds “I can do things now that removal of 25 trees. Now there are nine.” causing problems not only for the bride, but for bridesmaids are too heavy to cart to the Owner-operator David David, who runs the place Angelina and Megan and flower girl Rhyaana, too. markets,” Chris explained. Preedy said, “Over the past with his wife Rosemary and For example, Chris is 12 months, we’ve worked on son Martin, is hoping to currently at work on a it seven days a week.” attract a broad cross-section metre-tall earthenware pot The old leaky railway of travellers seeking “budget carraiges are gone, and accomodation with style and in their place is a new comfort.” colourbond shed, earmarked Registered for 40 guests, for a self-contained Granny’s Farm offers motel- accomodation option in the style double and family future, and the saltwater rooms from $50 per night, swimming pool has been hostel-style dormitory returned to its former glory. accomodation at $25 per The platypus are still in night, as well as van-sites and the creek and the swimming camping. holes are still there too, but Facilities include a fully now there are powered camp equipped shared kitchen and sites and a camp kitchen to large recreation room. make creekside camping more To make reservations, comfortable. phone 6689-1333 or email New arrival Of course, guests can still [email protected] Doting dad Andy Gough (below) and his artist wife Georgie Photo Comp Successes were proud to announce the birth of their daughter Aurora Layla Nimbin Central School Gough, born 12th September, weighing 8lbs 7oz. students have again blitzed the competition in this year’s Northern Rivers Schools Photographic Challenge 2009 organised by the Lismore Camera Club. With the theme of Friendship, the competition attracted a huge number of entries, in both traditional Thanks Dad darkroom black and white by Tara. prints as well as digital and Friendship by Misty. digitally manipulated images. students. The judge, Peter Hunter Out of 26 prizes, students OAM, ARPS, AFIAP said from Nimbin Central School he was very impressed with won an amazing 12! the creativity shown by Another excellent result was achieved in the Thanks Dad Regional Photographic Courses Competition, with Tara Bayles receiving first place in The Term 4 programme of the the secondary school section. Nimbin Open Learning Centre These are fantastic offers writing, drawing, yoga, qi results for a small school in gong, bellydance, stained glass, competition with much larger mandala-making and French. schools in the region. The eight-week term starts All the competitors are A project of Nimbin 28th October, enrolment days to be congratulated – keep Community School Wednesday and Thursday 21st up the wonderful efforts, and 22nd October, 10am-3pm Friendship by Lauren. Nimbin Central students. Enquiries phone 6689-1477 at Nimbin Community Centre. • Bread • Pies • Quiches • European Pastries • Specialty Breads • Quality Meats • Smallgoods • Fresh Chickens Cullen Street, Nimbin • BBQ Chooks Open: Mon-Fri 6am- • Chemical & 5.30pm; Sat 6am-4pm Hormone Free Meats Open 7 days 8am - 5pm weekdays 11am - 4pm weekends Phone 6689-1311 Ph: 6689-1010 fax: 6689-1210 email: [email protected] Page 2 The Nimbin GoodTimes October 2009 [email protected] Dangerous tree claims another victim A camphor laurel tree on the verge of Gungas Road has claimed its second RIP Andrea Lago accident victim in three years. 1978-2009 Andrea Lago, a vivacious 31-year old and mother of three-year old son Tao, What to say about a beautiful lost her life after colliding with the tree woman who was taken too soon? on 7th September. Despite emergency No words – we won’t forget. services attending, she died at the scene. A private soul, a gentle soul, Her death was the second in three A strong woman, years at the same place, the top of a An amazing mumma, sharp curve rising from a causeway. You live in us forever. Community support Numerous accidents have been caused We miss you. there by drivers side-swiping the tree. Tao and Nicky, we love you both. sought for concrete Andrea’s death sent shock waves Bless. around the village, and the tree became the focal point for her many friends to – from Ruth and Donna, skate park meet and console each other. on behalf of everyone. A roadside memorial remains there, The October meeting of that an extended community with flowers, wreaths, poems and other Lismore City Council will consultation process could memento mori from her many friends partner Nick Bradley, consider whether Nimbin mean the project would not and admirers. family members and will get the funding for a be ready for funding in time. One card at the foot of the tree simply friends. concrete skate park. For this reason, the reads, “Never forgotten – in our hearts Afterwards, the coffin was transferred Cr Simon Clough has community needs to be forever.” to Cairns for a family burial. given notice of his intention united and show its support Andrea’s family flew from Cairns for Mourners were left puzzling the to move that Council as a for the proposal. the memorial service at Tuntable Falls question: How many more lives have to matter of priority commit its As many people as community hall, which was filled to be lost to this hazardous tree before it is Commonwealth Community possible are urged to attend overflowing to hear tributes from her removed? Infrastructure Funding the Council meeting on (round 2) of $449,000 to the Tuesday 13th October at planning and development Oliver Street, Goonellabah. of a skate park in Nimbin’s Arrive by 5:45 as teenage Rainbow Dreaming at NY EcoFest Peace Park. skater Connor Anderson is Mayor Jenny Dowell said addressing Council in the by Hans Lovejoy The exhibition created solid that skatepark building Public Access Session. interest from passers by, and company ConVic was asked Skateboard mum Laurelli To exhibit culturally it fitted right in with the other to put together options, and Anderson said, “We need significant artworks and tents displaying alternative have recommended a site your support at this meeting. journals overseas is a fantastic fuels, electric cars and eco close to the children’s play We want to show the council opportunity. fashion. area. that we care about our kids The Rainbow Dreaming The star of the day was 90- A critical factor is the and they need a skate park!” photographic exhibition is a year old Pete Seeger, who timing, to meet the federal Contact Laurelli on documentation of the events gave a spirited hour-long government’s deadline. 0447-891-119 or Michael and people of the rainbow performance at the grand Council staff have warned 6689-1842 to confirm details. region that have shaped this finale of a most successful area’s 40-year history. 21st EcoFest. Session Times: Ex-Nimbin local Harsha So far the universe has • Friday 30th October, 7pm Prabhu was invited to present Ecological. Pete Seeger, Nanci Callahan and friends singing looked after us. Next stop: • Saturday 31st October, 2pm the exhibition at festivals and up the finale of EcoFest; Harsha Prabhu outside the Rainbow The Harvest Festival in and 7pm galleries throughout the US, Dreaming exhibit; Benny Zable in Times Square. Woodstock on 11th October. •Sunday 1st November, 2pm and I jumped at the chance to and 7pm. lend a hand where I could. time held in Central Park, the bureaucrats who really You can help get this exhibit around After a gruelling 36-hour but the dedicated organising made life difficult for us and the USA by making a donation to: Entry plane/transit trip, Harsha team with very little sleep, the artists appearing and Southern Cross Credit Union Ltd. $10 per session and I landed wearily in the working hard to get it right the public, by closing down BSB: 802185 Account No: 134992 $5 concession metropolis of New York.