Feather Voted the People’s Favourite

by in BCC Blog, Healthy Ageing

The National Portrait Gallery has announced that the People’s Choice award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize goes to Natalie Grono from Byron Bay for her photograph, Feather and the Goddess Pool 2014.

Read more about Feather’s prize winning portrait here

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The photographer originally came across her subject via Feather’s generally notoriety in the community and her through her involvement in various projects hosted by the Byron health Ageing program facilitated by the Byron Community Centre.

Feather has been a ‘poster girl’ for the Byron Community Centre’s Healthy Ageing project and is a regular at Tuesday Drumming sessions held in the BCC Theatre and a key contributor to many aspects of the project.

The Byron Community Centre Volunteer Hub

by in BCC Blog, Byron Theatre
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The Hub supports the vibrant community of volunteer organisations and volunteers within the Byron Shire.

The Hub works as a volunteer referral service. It is a point of contact for those interested in volunteering in our community and, in turn, will provide organisations with access to an ever-expanding pool of interested volunteers. Along with facilitating rewarding volunteer experiences for local people, the Hub will provide ongoing support in the form of workshops, trainings, and social events throughout the year.

Volunteers can join the hub by contacting the Byron Community Centre and filling in a Hub application form.

Should you require any further information please email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au, or call Cherie or Pippy (Monday to Friday) at the Byron Community Centre on 66856807.

Byron Safety Net Appeal Launched

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Please Help if You Can – Donate Now

The Byron Safety Net Appeal was launched over the weekend at the Byron Markets.

The fund raising campaign coordinated by the Byron Community Centre aims to raise $20,000 to make up a funding shortfall for community service programs after the Federal Government cut funding earlier this year.

The fund will support community services run by the community centre which include, homeless breakfast, emergency relief sessions and the byron healthy ageing program.

Liberation Larder

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The Liberation Larder project provides hot food and drinks plus food parcels every Monday and Thursday at 12.30pm. The project ‘liberates’ food from local businesses and re-distributes it to anyone in need.

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Operating from the Fletcher Street Room, the Liberation Larder also provides a comfortable place to sit and chat. For more information contact Helen Hamilton (President) 0439 409 655 or Liz Swain (Secretary) 0412 459 772

www.liberationlarder.org

The 5th Byron Shire Volunteer Expo

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Cheers for volunteers

The 5th Byron Shire Volunteer Expo, “Cheers for Volunteers” will be being held on Tuesday the 13th of September 2016 at the Byron Community Centre.

The event places a wide range of not for profits all in the same place all eagerly looking for volunteers. If you have ever wondered, “How does one go about volunteering,” this is the event for you.

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A diverse range of organisations will be represented on the day. From the Lighthouse to the liberation larder, Dune Care and helping Koalas to name just a few.

The day offers opportunities for potential volunteers and Not for Profits to meet and see if there is common ground.
This year there will be a special pop up dance performance by Sprung Integrated Dance Theatre, which is a NFP organisation that provides dance and theatre workshops for persons living with and without a disability.

The Byron Shire exceeds the national average for volunteers lets help push that stat even higher

Byron Centre Gets a Makeover

by in BCC Blog, Community
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If you haven’t noticed already, the exterior of the community centre is getting a much needed paint job!

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The front of the building, the entrance way and north facing wall have all received some much needed attention. The work has involved stripping away around 5 layers of paint on the north wall. This wall is still the original timber from the old community centre, so has historical value in maintaining. A few timber repairs were required before the painting could commence. The money to undertake this work was received from the NSW Government Public Reserve Trust fund.

Work has been completed by Byron Bay Painters with paint generously donated by Taubmans.

Amadeus by Peter Shaffer – National Theatre Live Screening presented by Byron Theatre

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National Theatre Live poster for Amadeus by Peter Schaffer

Amadeus by Peter Shaffer – National Theatre Live Screening presented by Byron Theatre

When:
Sunday 21st May @ 1:00 pm
Cost:
Full $25 | Conc $23 | Student under 18 $10 | Group of 10+ $15 | Age 15+
BUY TICKETS HERE

 

Music. Power. Jealousy.

Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones, NT Live: The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, captured live from the National Theatre, and with orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God.

After winning multiple Olivier and Tony Awards when it had its premiere at the National Theatre in 1979, Amadeus was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film.

Please note: This is a live SCREENING of the theatre performance.

11.00am – Internet Sales close
12.00pm – Venue doors open | Box Office sales open | Events Bar open
12.40pm – Theatre doors open
1.00pm – Amadeus – Act 1
Time TBC – Interval (20 min.)
Time TBC – Amadeus – Act 2
4.30pm – Event concludes

TED Cinema Experience – TED2017: The Future You presented by Byron Theatre

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TED Cinema Experience – TED2017: The Future You  presented by Byron Theatre

WHEN:
Wednesday 3rd, Sunday 7th & Wednesday 10th May @ 7:00 pm
COST:
Full $25 | Concession $23 | TED2017 “Festival of Ideas” 3 Event Package $66 | Age 13+

Awe. A sense of wonder. Life changing. Inspirational. All words used to describe the experience that is TED. Now TED Cinema Experience brings TED2017 to you at the Byron Theatre.

You’ve seen TED Talks, the global phenomenon propelled by ideas that are transforming the world. Now in 2017 you’ll have the opportunity to join the worldwide TED conversation when TED Cinema Experience brings TED’s flagship event, TED2017: The Future You, to cinemas across the country across three unique events!

TED2017 will explore the deepest scientific and psychological insights, the latest medical advances, and thrilling new inventions (all mixed with a dose of ancient wisdom), and will ask questions about our present and future selves. The program will feature a succession of extraordinary speakers – risk-takers, visionaries, celebrities, and an emerging generation of idea creators – who will deliver the “talk of their lives” in TED’s world-famous TED Talk format.

Through the TED Cinema Experience series, you will have unprecedented access to the TED experience, giving you the opportunity to have your curiosity sparked, mind opened, and world shifted – together with other TED fans through three community viewing events at the Byron Theatre.

Open your mind and see the world in new ways; book your tickets now for TED2017: The Future You.

To buy TED2017 “Festival of Ideas” Packages to all 3 Events for $66.00 CLICK HERE

For individual events, see below:

Event 1: TED Cinema Experience: TED2017 Opening Event

Take a front-row seat at TED2017 Opening Night – the kickoff to the week-long TED conference. Experience revelatory TED Talks and performances as they unfold for the first time on the TED stage in Vancouver, BC.

For more information and to buy tickets for the Opening Event CLICK HERE

Event 2: TED Cinema Experience: TED2017  $1Million Prize Event

What will Serena Wiliams (Athlete) have to say about The Future You…?

Watch Serena Williams, a surprise guest, and other brilliant speakers take the stage at TED2017. See healthcare warrior Raj Panjabi win the $1 million TED Prize to fund his wish.

For more information and to buy tickets for the $1Million Prize Event CLICK HERE

Event 3: TED Cinema Experience: TED2017 Highlights Exclusive

Discover the most inspiring and insightful TED Talks from TED2017. This exclusive show, created just for cinema audiences, highlights the best of this year’s flagship TED conference.

For more information and to buy tickets for the Highlights Exclusive Event CLICK HERE

N.B. On the day of each event:

5.00pm – Internet Sales close
6.00pm – Venue open / Box Office open / Event Bar open
6.40pm – Theatre doors open
7.00pm – TED17: The Future You commences
9.20pm – Event concludes