Location: Coffs Harbour Golf Club, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour

Date: Thursday 16th September 2010

Time: Registration: 9.15 am, Session: 9.30am – 11.30am

This workshop will also be conducted at the Kempsey Golf Club on 21st September and Sth Grafton Exservices Club on 23rd September.

Employers who attend this workshop may be eligible for up to $500 cash back for implementing a safety improvement at their workplace.

This workshop is free, but numbers are limited, registration will ensure you don’t miss out.

To secure your place, go to Workshop Registration or ring 1800 624 097

To request a free advisory visit for one-on-one advice specific to your needs, go to Advisory Visits or call 131050.

See pdf for further details WSE- Fit For Work_CH_16Sept_10

Beverley Jackson

Business Advisory Officer, Coffs Harbour

Business Assistance Branch

Business Assistance Group

WorkCover NSW

*:Suite 33, Jetty Village Shopping Centre, 361 Harbour Drive COFFS HARBOUR 2450

Phone: (02) 6659 1706

Mobile: 0428 105 261

É Fax: (02) 9287 4456

Email: beverley.jackson@workcover.nsw.gov.au

WORK SAFE: HOME SAFE

For more information on WorkCover please visit our website at: http:www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

Rainbow of Hope Dinner will be held on Saturday 25th September 2010 at Anchors Wharf Restaurant, which is spectacularly positioned on the south bank of the Kalang River at Urunga NSW. It will begin at 6pm with champagne and canapés on arrival followed by a sit down dinner. Throughout the evening there will be live music from local band ‘Fabric’, fantastic raffle prizes, and an auction.

Name: Victoria Jenkins

Amount Raised: $350.00

Fundraising Goal: $10,000.00

My Event Details

When: Sep 25, 2010 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Location: Anchors Wharf Cafe Urunga

Rainbow of Hope

As we all know, Cancer is a devastating disease. Unfortunately I, like many others, have been touched by Cancer personally and know just how horrible it really can be. On the 27th August, 2009 my dearly loved and beautiful mother Barbara Simpson sadly passed away at age 52 after a long and arduous battle with Breast Cancer. My mother was initially diagnosed in 1998 with the disease and after having undergone radiotherapy treatment she was given the all clear until 2004 when she was diagnosed with secondary Breast Cancer in the bone. In 2006 the secondaries invaded the liver and so Mum began numerous different chemotherapy treatment and further radiotherapy. Whilst Mum fought so courageously, Cancer in the end painfully took her from us. For the rest of my life I now must live with the ongoing pain and heartache of having lost my Mother, obviously one of the most important people in my life. Cancer in this last year has managed to turn my world upside down. Not only do I live with the loss of my Mother to this disease, it has also taken my Nana and a number of beautiful friends. Unfortunately, I know that I am not alone and that my story is not unique. Cancer affects us all. This pain, hurt, sorrow, grief, anguish and frustration that my family and I feel over the loss of loved ones has initiated the drive and determination to help change the outcome for others and it is the reason behind holding the “Rainbow of Hope, Support a Cure for Cancer Dinner”. My Mother loved rainbows and she often would say, “The people we love are always at the other end of our rainbow”. Rainbows now give my family and me a wonderful sense of connection to my Mother and we had wanted to continue the efforts to fund cancer research in her memory so it seemed only fitting to call this event, “Rainbow of Hope”. The main objectives of the “Rainbow of Hope” dinner are to raise money for cancer research and cancer patients as well as to help spread cancer awareness in the local community. The money that will be raised from this event is to be donated to the Cancer Council for research that we all hope can contribute to changing the future and making this disease a thing of the past. For every life that is saved, extended or for every diagnosis that has a happy ending, we will have succeeded in taking back from cancer, what it has taken from so many,…life! Every donation given to this event will make a difference. Whether it is one dollar or a hundred, it is a step in the right direction. The “Rainbow of Hope” Dinner will be held on Saturday 25th September 2010 at Anchors Wharf Restaurant, which is spectacularly positioned on the south bank of the Kalang River at Urunga NSW. It will begin at 6pm with champagne and canapés on arrival followed by a sit down dinner. Throughout the evening there will be live music from local band ‘Fabric’, fantastic raffle prizes, and an auction. Any form of prizes that could be donated to this event would be a major help and greatly appreciated. For those of you who are able to attend this function we would be very much thankful for your support of what should be a very enjoyable evening and most importantly an evening to fundraise to fight the battle against cancer.

Rainbow Wishes to You All and Thanks,

Hayley Simpson.

Tickets may be purchased at Bellingen Healing Centre Address: 18 William Street, Bellingen New South Wales ph:- (02) 6655 0000

TICKET PRICE = $80.00 per person which includes Champagne & Canapés on arrival followed by a two course dinner with limited wine and beer inclusive.

If you wish to receive any further information about this event please contact either Victoria Jenkins (0401 057671) or alternatively Maryanne Heslop (0401515211).

Information about the Cancer Council

TB Presidents Report 2010

Well 2009/2010 has been a fantastic year for Tourism Bellinger. We started the year and my term on the TB committee in some disarray but I’m pleased to say that with support from Bellingen Shire Council, my fellow executive members, WWC coordinators and WWC volunteers TB is now in good shape.

As you would now know from our financial report we finished the 2009/10 financial year with a profit of approximately $16,000 – a far cry from the virtually insolvent position we started the year in. My thanks to the whole team already mentioned of executive members, coordinators and volunteers as well as BSC.

We now have a full time Economic Development and Tourism Manager at council which of course is a big help and there has been much discussion and debate this last year about the creation of a new organization – “Tourism Coffs Coast” that would represent Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca local government areas. The general response has been positive for this initiative from all 3 existing associations once any issue of concern had been clarified and explained. You can expect to have an opportunity to vote on this proposal in the not too distant future.

I am committed to keeping this report brief so let me just finish by saying the Waterfall Way Centre is humming along nicely under Rowan’s leadership and whilst it is currently a ‘joint venture’ of TB & BSC I hope that it will soon fall in line with most other LGA’s and become a wholly council run operation.

This will leave the tourism association with more opportunity to pursue the 2 main areas of concern for our members – marketing and lobbying (when necessary). I believe that a larger association with broader representation will have more “clout” in both these areas.

I wish the new executive well in the next year and trust things will continue in the positive direction they have for the past 12 months.

Guy Saddleton

President

Location: Urunga Library

Australian Hearing will be conducing FREE hearing screenings for pensioners and veterans at Urunga Library on Tuesday 21st September 2010.

Please contact the Library for appointments.

This article can be found on the web at:

http://bellingen.local-e.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/11941.html

Location: Bellingen Library

Don Tate, author of “The War Within” will be a special guest of Bellingen Library from 6.00pm on Wednesday 22 September.

As well as speaking about his memoir, he will also host a special showing of a historic movie film he took in Vietnam as a young infrantryman in 1969.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Bellingen Library for bookings.

Guest Speaker: John O’Neill

John O’Neill was a NSW Policeman for 30 years, having commenced as a Constable and promoted through the ranks to Superintendent.

During his 30 year career on the force, John’s held a variety of positions including:

· Detective at the Criminal Investigation Branch [CIB], Homicide Branch, Armed Hold Up Branch and Arson Branch;

· Member of the Special Weapons and Operations group where he worked as a sniper, hostage negotiator and later was the leader of the witness security unit;

· Working overseas with the FBI and US Marshals Service; and

· As a Senior Operational Commander in various areas at the rank of Superintendent during his last 10 years of service

Since John’s retirement from the Police Force in 2001, he has successfully run a Security Consultancy Firm, owns and operates a Macadamia Farm at Valla and is currently a Director of Nambucca Macnuts Processing Co-operative.

DATE: Wednesday September 15th

TIME: 7.00am for 7.30am Start

VENUE: Ocean View Hotel, Morgo Street, Urunga

COST: Members $20 Non Members $25

RSVP to Greg McPhee on phone: 6655 6340 or email: Urunga.hardware@urunga.com.au by Monday13 Sept

Our thanks to Breakfast Sponsor, Radio 639 AM

Regards,

Greg McPhee

PR Officer UMCC

Ph: 6655 6340

Mob: 0408 556 341

Message below re Grafton’s 3rd annual ‘Gate to Plate’ event Sunday 26th September 2010.

Jeremy Challacombe is President of Grafton Chamber of Commerce and is a driving force behind many local food initiatives and the NEW Regional Fresh Food initiative.

http://www.graftonchamber.org.au/index.html

Challacombe Farm

Fresh strawberries from May to November and a range of other produce throughout the year, including frozen strawberries, jams and relishes, pecan nuts and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Produce is available directly from the farm and a range of outlets around the Clarence Valley.

Jeremy and Sue Challacombe jschallacombe@tpg.com.au ph.6642 3336 http://www.gatetoplate.com.au/producers.html

Celebrating Grafton produce for Gate to Plate

Have you had breakfast yet? If not you’d better grab something to eat because this story will get your taste buds fired up.

The Clarence Valley’s third annual Gate 2 Plate celebrates all food grown locally, and is supported by the not-for-profit Gallery Foundation.

Miranda Saunders went to the launch for a sneak peek, and a taste, of what will be on offer at the September event in Grafton.

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201008/2992538.htm?

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Mid North Coast Rural Report 25-8-10

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The Clarence Valley is best known for its beautiful beaches and green valleys, but over the last 3 years The Gallery Foundation has been giving everyone the chance to experience our regional cuisine and put our local producers on the menu. From Yamba prawns and Wooli oysters to Brangus beef and Dorrigo spuds, you will finally be able to sample it all!

On Sunday 26th September 2010, the 3rd annual ‘Gate to Plate’ an innovative regional event celebrating Clarence Valley produce, will take place again at the historic Barn located in the grounds of the Grafton Showground.

Showcased through producer stalls and a 6 course degustation lunch, this event offers the opportunity to bring local produce from the gate to your plate – It doesn’t get any fresher than this!

http://www.gatetoplate.com.au/

(* Please note that BCoC Chamber Spring Breakfast is wrongly attributed to the Business Women’s Network.)

It is recognised that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and so September every year is dedicated to assisting small businesses to grow their business – and this year is no different.

For the entire month of September there are a number of events designed to assist the growth and development of small businesses and these are listed on the attached calendars.

Attached are:

* Calendars showing workshops/events for the next two weeks. Calendar – week 1 Calendar – week 2

* Calendar for the month that will also be published in the Coffs Coast Advocate tomorrow (Saturday 28th August). Calendar – month

Gail Green | Office Administrator | State & Regional Development & Tourism| Industry & Investment NSW | Suite 5 | Level 1 | City Square | Harbour Drive | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | PO Box 1028 | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

T:02 6650 3140 | F:02 6650 3139 | E: gail.green@business.nsw.gov.au

W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au | www.business.nsw.gov.au | www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

All members welcome! Come along and support your local Chamber of Commerce to support your business and our community.

After the AGM there is an opportunity for a little social interaction.

http://www.mybusiness.com.au/newsletter/index.php?issue=900&key=228&admin