LUMI - Light Up My Islands 24

26/06/2024

We will be having plenty of projects coming up. Dee could really use some boxes if you have any spare

25/06/2024

I'd like to take a moment to express my gratitude to Ros Stiles , President of Bimsara. Ros has shown unwavering commitment and tireless effort in serving you, the community.
From endless hours of emailing, applying for grant submissions, attending meetings, brainstorming innovative ideas, fundraising, conducting workshops and cleaning Ros has been the driving force behind many of our initiatives and performing some of these tasks during her recovery from pneumonia.
Ros, your hard work does not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do. Thank you for your selfless commitment and unwavering support!
Dee Robèrt
Treasurer Bimsara

24/06/2024

I am so glad you joined BIMSARA

24/06/2024

Thanks to Liz and Richard Waugh- They lent BIMSARA the prophesied lights and rezoned all the lighting for us. Then Liz broke her hand and Richard got sick - so they missed out on seeing it in action.
If you have any great lighting pictures - please share them to here for Liz & Richard Waugh

24/06/2024

Thanks to Jo & Phillip Ariel from Macleay Island who Volunteer all day Saturday to prepare for LUMI, put up signs, banners, gazebos etch...... They didn't even get to stay for LUMI but the spent the day volunteering. Love you guys 💞♥️❤️

23/06/2024

Thank you Steph - for moving your stall for the Jumping castle and then - when they realised they didn't have their generator and had to move the castle near the hall to run a cord.
Thanks for your patience and graciousness.
Also thanks for working on our logos and designing our advert for free.
They liked great!

23/06/2024

Please share your LUMI photos here thank you 😘

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23/06/2024

Malcolm Minor from Russell Island Block Clearing. The bonfire would have been pitiful with out you. You are my hero!

23/06/2024

Helen Pike - you were amazing - flitting around where ever you were needed. Helen is relatively new to Russell Island and is a great addition to BIMSARA and our community.

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23/06/2024

A big shout out to my Hubby Kevin Horne who thought he was dropping in for a bit after work and ended up serving until closing and then vacuumed and mopped the halls. I was so impressed!

23/06/2024

Thanks to my daughter Jessie Stiles who thought she was bringing my grand daughter over and getting to enjoy LUMI. She pitched in when she saw we were inundated and didn't get to see anything of LUMI.

23/06/2024

Thank you to Dee's family - David, Tavis and Shavonne - who helped with all the heavy lifting setting up the outdoor tables and chairs and packing up after everyone left. It was a huge job and we are very grateful.

23/06/2024

Chris is a great Community Supporter, he looks after his people from the moment they walk in his door. You can't go wrong with Bay Islands Property and Chris McGregor

23/06/2024

If you give permission for us to use your photos Please add as many photos as possible to your posts. We particularly need ones of the bar so I can design a logo for “ BIMSARA Bar Boys”
Chris, Dan, Michael, Kieren who gave up their Saturday to make Money for BIMSARA - so we can provide events and activities for the Bay Islands. These great people support us financially, with their time and as members of the SMBI chamber of Commerce. Thanks guys - we really appreciate you.

23/06/2024

We had some Amazing volunteers for LUMI and we wish to express our gratitude

Firstly - my grand daughter KATIE - Who is only 15 helped at the crafting workshop, spent hours helping me set up, carry craft materials in and out etc... And then...... She continued to serve in the kitchen for 5 hours - Even though one person called her a BITCH because she hasn't realised there was garlic bread to go with the soup!

Katie Stiles Pope - you were totally amazing -volunteering on an island to serve people who you don't know and keeping your cool. Shame on the woman who abused you .

BIMSARA committee members and volunteers are unpaid. See put on a service to help our community and when very few community members volunteered to help our families stepped in for us.

If you appreciated that Katie missed out on LUMI to volunteer as the main kitchen server - show her her some love with a ♥️

20/06/2024

Wood for the LUMI bonfire. If anyone has spare firewood, old branches etc. Please bring them along tomorrow morning - drop them off where the fire wood sign is

19/06/2024

2 more sleeps!

18/06/2024

Saturday is almost here - Pick & Mix Soft Furnishings, Russell Island Apothecary, OJ, and Canaipa Charm will be there!

17/06/2024

Making my lantern this morning for LUMI Have you made yours?

17/06/2024

https://youtu.be/Yk5AH8W1cSI?si=U0SZGF2d41jC9yWL

From Spiral Dance's latest album 'Land & Legend'Lyrics by Adrienne K PiggottFeaturing Damh the Bard & Bron Lloyd The spirits of this place have whispered me ...

17/06/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/CckWkTwVBOc?si=DOMTmrilmNSg8bVV
You would have to make these during the week.

Balloon lamp/lamp making using balloon

17/06/2024

Our Sunday LANTERN MAKING workshop was a huge success.
We will be having a short one at LUMI from 3-5pm. Check out Pinterest, YouTube or scroll through the back pages for patterns.
Battery operated tea lights will be 50cents each,bottle fairy lights $2.50 each.
Floral head bands/ necklaces $6.00.
Glow in the dark bangles 4 per $1.00

Thanks to the people who stayed back to help clean up. ###

15/06/2024

Woo Hoo - lantern making or lantern starting at the rec hall. We have some balloons for paper machè but not a lot op paper. Bring and share your supplies. Lantern making will also be at LUMI FROM 3pm - 5pm. The lantern parade will be at 5.30pm.

15/06/2024

1 week from today folks! Bring the family, your lanterns, a blanket and have a great family night out!

13/06/2024

We are really looking forward to seeing this

13/06/2024

11/06/2024

Has anyone seen our advert FOR LUMI on the ferry?
Thanks for the great advert SwiftiiShop