COMMUNITY NOTICES

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ALSTONVILLE

CRAWFORD HOUSE

MUSEUM - The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum celebrates 110 years of the Red Cross in the Northern Rivers area. The Alstonville and Wardell branches have continually served the area since 1914. Learn about how they have helped us in the past and what is planned for the future. The exhibition runs until Sunday 15th September, and on Sunday 18th August at 1pm we’re holding a Red Cross Day of Devonshire Teas. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries 6628 1829,

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU

HISTORICAL

SOCIETY - Do you enjoy meeting and greeting visitors to our lovely part of the world? Welcoming visitors to Crawford House Museum is most rewarding. And you don’t have to know all about history – the house speaks for itself. If you are interested in joining our team of hosts for three hours a month, please drop in to the museum at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville between 10am and 4pm on Fridays.

ALSTONVILLE RSL SUB-BRANCH meets on the second Saturday of the month, with morning tea at 10am followed by the meeting, then a light luncheon from 1200. All ex-service persons and families are welcome to attend the lunch.

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS - The Alstonville Red Cross card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.

THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.

ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUBAlstonville Probus Club meets on the last Thursday of each month at Plateau Sports Club at 10.00 am. This commences with a cupper and chat, with the formal meeting commencing at 10.30 which includes an interesting guest speaker. All visitors are welcome.

ALSTONVILLE

QUOTA CLUB - A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects.

QUILTERS

ALSTONVILLE - We are called Plateau Quilters Alstonville we meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month at the RSL Hall Alstonville from 1pm until 4pm New members would be most welcome. Rhonda Bonner 66298267

EMBROIDERERS

GROUP - Meetings are 9.30am-1.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn.

MCLEANS RIDGES

CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking,

(NSW BranchALSTONVILLE SUBBRANCH - Alstonville

RSL sub-Branch will now hold their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 11am at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue!

WOLLONGBAR

PROBUS CLUB.Wollongbar Probus Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club, 10-14 Deegan Drive Alstonville at 10am. Our next meeting is on Thursday 15th August and our guest speaker will be Sara King on sending books to the children of Sierra Leone. Visitors are welcome to attend Ph Keith on 66280393

Ballina

BALLINA CWA - On the frst Wednesday of each month members of the public are invited to come along to our CWA Rooms at 236 River Street, Ballina (Captain Cook Park, next to the Ballina RSL Club), between 9.30am and 11.30am to purchase: jams; freshly made cakes and beautifully handcrafted items all made by our members. This stall is a regular event, so please add it to your diary - the frst Wednesday of each month. Come and join us for morning tea -

$3.00pp. Handicraft/ Friendship mornings, are held each Wednesday between 9.00am and 11.30am. Come and join us for a chat and get tips on handicraft. Everyone will be made very welcome. Ballina CWA monthly Branch Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, from 9.00am to 11. 30am.Ballina CWA are pleased to let the Community know that we will be taking part in the Quota Fair on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August in Alstonville. Our next street stall (River Street) will be on Friday 6th September; our next Ballina Farmers’ Market Day will be Sunday 6th October. For further information on Handicraft Mornings and all things Handicraft please contact Branch Handicraft Offcer Gai Mason: 0433 129 339 . For other Ballina CWA Branch matters/events/ stalls: Branch Secretary Janet Henderson: 0435 323 079

BALLINA BRANCH OF INNER WHEEL

AUSTRALIA meets on the frst Wednesday of the month at 11.30. Our objective is to share friendship and passion for community service in our local area as well international projects. If you would like more information, please contact our President Joan Hetherington on 0402 885091 or Secretary Chris Penn on 0427 807135

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW HOBBY??? COME AND JOIN THE HEADLINERS

CHORUS We are an all-female group of all ages who love to sing “Acappella” in 4-part Barbershop harmony. We are well known in the Northern Rivers community and would love you to join us. Come along to a rehearsal on Monday nights from 7pm and for more information see our website or enquire to Tracey Ezzy on 0438 446 809

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) - We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. Meetings are usually on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Ph: Rosie 0438401716

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB - “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings, Help with Play. Open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Call Judy Forsyth: 0407664337.

BALLINA COASTAL QUILTERS - We meet at the North Lakes Community Hall in Whiting Way, Ballina on a Wednesday twice a month from 9 am to 2 pm. The group gives opportunities for friendship, support, and socialisation and to celebrate our creative achievements in the area of quilting and related stitchery. We encourage our members to seek and share knowledge of their skills. New members would be most welcome. The cost is $5 per session Georgia 66876834

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB - Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Ph: Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE RSL DAY CLUB - A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment. Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB - Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm. Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY - Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Ph. 0411719074.

In Focus

TOASTMASTERS

CLUB - How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina.

Bonalbo

BONALBO GARDEN CLUB - The Green Thumbs Day will be held at the Old Soldiers Memorial on Tuesday 22 October 2024 starting at 10am. We have two

BALLINA FREE COMMUNITY HOT BRUNCH - Ballina Free Community Hot Brunch, First Saturday of each month. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a hot brunch of sausages, rissoles bacon & eggs, cereal, tea and coffee. Or just come for a chat. Frozen take away meals available. Held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10AM TO 12PM. Carol: 0438812235

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Notices

speakers - Phil Dudman and Steve Symonds. Tickets are $30 each and need to be purchased prior to the day. There will be a mega raffe on the day, tickets available at the door. For $30 you get to listen to the two guest speakers, a morning tea and a two-course lunch. For tickets phone either Liz Andrews on 0487 851 586 or Amanda Davis on 0438 478983. Payments need to be deposited into a bank account prior to the day.

Brunswick Heads

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB - Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am. Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. 1800 805 366

Casino

THE CWA CASINO DAY’S next monthly meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am Thursday 15th August (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2024. The Land Cookery entry for August is a Coconut Loaf. You do not have to be a member to submit an entry. All cookery/recipe enquiries -Rita Nicholls 0429364160. To fnd out how we support our local community come to our meeting. All welcome, come and have a cuppa and see what we are about. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jane Flick 0427 707 669.

THE FAIRY HILL HALL COMMITTEE is holding a Community Open Day at the Hall on Sunday 4th August at 10a.m. followed by Hall Committee A.G.M. at 10.30 a.m.

‘ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS OF CASINO COMMUNITY - I have organised an activity sheet for Casino

Senior Citizens for 2024. This was made in mind for members of our community who would like to have the occasional outing each month. Each activity has now been extended to anyone in our community – Outings are at your own cost, but I always make arrangements to have the cost as low as possible. If there are any activities noted that you would like to attend, please don’t hesitate to contact. Should you require transport, I will do my very best to assist and get you there. If any trips are with bus, the bus will pick you up from your own home and of course drop you off. Obviously for the purpose of numbers etc you will need to contact me and advise if you are attending, if you require transport etc I have attempted to accommodate the needs of our older community who would like to escape the four walls of their home and join friends and peers to an enjoyable day out! Don’t hesitate to call Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS’ INCORPORATED –ACTIVITIES FOR 2024

AUGUST

9 – Coffee morning at Casino RSM 10am SEPTEMBER 13 – Lunch at Hong Kong 12.00pm 28– Bus trip to Cherry Street Sports Club for lunch

OCTOBER

11 – Coffee morning at Charcoal Inn 10.00am NOVEMBER

9 – Kyogle Cinema more detail coming DECEMBER

6 – Coffee morning at Mike’s 10.00am 15 – Christmas Luncheon at Casino RSM

Don’t hesitate to call Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680

CWA Casino Evening Branch - Come along to our CWA meeting- 1st Thursday of the month. 6pm. Uniting Church Hall, Canterbury St. We welcome new members to join our community group. Share ideas, local issues and plans that affect us all. Make a difference at a local level. Make new friends, bring a friend. We look forward to welcoming you Leaine 0413 133 397

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the offce a call on 66621217.

WEEK 1

MONDAY

D.Clarke & D.Allen

R.Baker

TUESDAY

R. & D. Lee

A.Taylor

WEDNESDAY

J. & J. Boyd

K.Bratti & K.Yates

THURSDAY

H.Mofftt & J.Hanna

M.Goodlad & own help

FRIDAY

L. Dorrington & S.Forrester

P.Plunkett & Own help

CASINO COMMUNITY

MEN’S SHED - Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY

GROUP INCW are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am. We are in Room 5, Upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am. For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call 6664 1118

CASSINO GALLERY

INC. 148 Barker St. Casino. Open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3pm during exhibitions. Regular exhibitions, workshops, classes, and some markets during the year. Contacts Ralph 0418 485 770, Laszlo 6662 1943, Meg 0435 111 463. Artists, professional/amateur welcome to enquire about exhibiting their work at the Gallery.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP - Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETYMeet the 4th Thursday each month. At St Marks Anglican Hall @ 6:30pm

CASINO MINI RAIL - Every Sunday we are now open from 9.00am to 2.30pm every Sunday (weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB - Our Meeting is on fourth Thursday of each month at Casino RSM Club at 10:00am. Contact Kathleen Griffns, President phone 0427622470 or Daphne Boyd, Secretary phone 0400070085.

CASINO UNITING CHURCH - CAFÉ PRAISE…. Every Wednesday @ 10-11am. All Welcome. 10am Morning Tea Fellowship. Welcome and Chat 10.30am Praise and Worship

CASINO VIEW CLUB - Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418715374

AA-ID MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino each week. Contact George 04271 33372

LION’S CLUB CASINO - Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. Denise Green 0448014682

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION - Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games, and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

ELTHAM

ELTHAM MASONIC LODGE - The Eltham Masonic Lodge welcomes all masons, to attend their monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Tuesday, each month (except in January), at the Eltham Masonic Centre. The meetings commence at 7.30 pm. If you are not a mason and are interested in joining Freemasonry, for more information please visit our website or phone 0416530456

EVANS HEAD

MORNING MELODIES CLUB EVANS HEAD - you have asked for this show to return so we have two more before Christmas. Tony Wagner on Monday 2nd September Brian Letton on Monday 4th November contact Club Evans for more details Jill Thomas 6662 1602

ROTARY EVANS HEAD holds meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 5.30pm at Evans Head RSL downstairs in remembrance room. New members warmly welcomed. Cont. Sue 0438853921

THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVANS HEAD Markets held on the last Saturday of Each Month. Where: Club Evans RSL Time 8am - 1pm A vast variety of stores from clothes, candle, Honey Photographs, books, and Organic Vegetables along with Rotary Bacon & Egg Rolls

EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560

EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB - The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn 0401493316.

EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP - Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.

Goonellabah

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAHTuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm

THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.

Grafton

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, fowers and nature

Our August meeting was quite hands on. One of our club members volunteered to demonstrate how to make a terrarium. So, we all grabbed a jar and made our own to take home, having a lot of fun doing it. Another member, who had been to Britain did a video display of the extraordinary gardens she visited. Some very beautiful plants Coming up we have an open garden visit at Junction Hill on 10th August and later in the month a visit and talk at Blue Wren Nursery The next meeting will be held on September 5th, but a bit different to usual. We have a bus taking us to Palmers Island where the meeting will be combined with an open garden. On the return trip we hope to visit another garden and the ‘Absolutely Fabulous Garden Centre’ at Townsend.For more information, please follow Grafton and District Garden Club on our Facebook page,

GRAFTON U3A - Our next Jabberfest meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday 12 August at the New Life Church Centre, 132 Arthur Street Grafton. Our Annual General Meeting will commence proceedings. People who are deaf or have impaired hearing are likely to be more susceptible to the impact of storms, foods and other events. Our guest speaker this month, James Read from SES, will explain to us how to communicate with deaf/hearing impaired people during an emergency in sign language. It promises to be an enlightening and enjoyable presentation, which according to James does involve some light-hearted banter. Upcoming topics for our monthly Jabberfests to be held at New Life Church Centre are as follows: 9 SEPTEMBER - History and organization of Saraton Theatre Michelle Gilbert 14 OCTOBER Update on latest scams etc. S/C Jessica Stamper Police Liaison Offcer11 NOVEMBER Marion Martin Interview recounting her experiences as a member of WAAAF during World War 2 1942-1946. U3A is the University of the Third Age, the age of active retirement coming after the ages of youth and work and home making. University is rather a loose term as there are no academic requirements for membership and no exams and new members are always welcome. Grafton U3A offers a range of courses and interest groups to members promoting learning for personal enjoyment and wellbeing. Keeping the brain active and making new friends helping members to maximise their independence remaining healthy and active for longer. If you are considering membership of Grafton U3A and would like more information, please contact our Membership Secretary Carole Cairns on 0409 400 816.

GRAFTON CWAMeetings of Grafton CWA are held on the 2nd Friday of each month. Meetings start with morning tea at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. The meetings are held in CWA Rooms, at the corner of Duke and Pound Sts. New members are always welcome. Craft mornings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, starting at 9.30am, everyone is welcome. Bring along whatever type of handicraft you are working on- knitting, crochet, patchwork, macrame, papercraft, scrapbooking, jewellery making etc and have the chance to meet new people with similar interests, have a chat and enjoy morning tea.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS

CLUB - Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton.

GRAFTON SENIORS BE FIT EXERCISE

CLASSES - Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for

Seniors. We meet at 10.30a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants. Further information can be obtained from Chris 0400490691 or Dot on 66423248 or 0477213017

GRAFTON VIEW

CLUB meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a mid-month social outing is held. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. Hope to see you there!

CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL

SOCIETY - Clarence River Historical Society- Schaeffer House Museum. 190 Fitzroy Street Grafton. 2460. Phone 0266425212.We are welcoming many visitors through the museum, often from interstate and on bus trips, not only to see our wonderful collection of artefacts gathered over 90 years but also to research family history and/or places of interest in the Valley. Research Room hours are from 9 to 3 Tuesday to Thursday and Museum hours are from1 to 4 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Other times can be arranged. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children. If you would like to become a member of our Society and receive our interesting newsletters contact the Secretary, Robyn. Membership fees are $27 yearly.

HASTINGS POINT

HASTINGS POINT

COMMUNITY CHOIR

- Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome

When: Tuesday

Evenings from 7pm –8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414794380

PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS

POINT - The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at Hastings Point Tricare resident’s lounge, on 3rd Tuesday each month, commencing with a guest speaker at 10am. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president Di Mills 044 732 5387 for more information.

KINGSCLIFF

KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUBKingscliff 500 Card Club. Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club

New players WELCOME Contact: GARY 0499869992

KINGSCLIFF PROBUS CLUB - First Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12 noon in the function room of Kingscliff Bowls Club. We have an interesting guest speaker each month plus bus trips to various points on the map each third Wednesday of the month. Retirees and seniors are most welcome to join us in this happy social group. Ph Marlene 0428323736

KYOGLE

KYOGLE WRITERS

GROUP - Kyogle Writers Group meets on the last Saturday of each month and we welcome newcomers. We meet at the Roxy Lane back. entrance to the Kyogle Memorial Institute (Supper Room). Our aim is to provide support and encouragement for those new to writing, as well as more experienced writers. We practice many genres of writing poetry, memoir, and journaling to name a few. Morning tea at 9.30am is followed by our meeting from 10.00am till 12.00 pm. Throughout the year we have planned some wonderful writing workshops facilitated by local authors. For further information contact Vince on 0459 574179 or Susan on 0414 958245.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE

CLUB - Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS

MARKET - Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE - Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm. Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION - Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455.

ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR - Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.

LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD CWA - Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW

CLUB - Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith

Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Ph: Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LENNOX HEAD

LIONS CLUB - New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEADMeets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semiretired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004

LISMORE

LISMORE CROQUET CLUB inc Become a NEW Member for information call Fay on 0412910487.Mondays –8.30am Practice Croquet for members with Phyllis 0429122353. Wednesdays – 8.30am Ricochet Croquet. Thursdays – 8.30am Golf Croquet. Friday Evening Socials 3.30pm – Each Friday for Members and their Invited guests, (cancellation ONLY if raining). Contact Jan on 0423322064 Wednesday 7th August 2024. AGM and Monthly meeting – 11am for members, All Committee Positions become vacant (other than the captain). Nomination Forms in the Club House.163 Molesworth Street Club House

LISMORE PARKINSONISM SUPPORT GROUP.Lismore Parkinsonism Support Group. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is 16th of August 2024. Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club,

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25 Wilson Street South Lismore. Snacks & Cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation. Social Networking, Companion Support Group and special guest speaker. New members welcomed. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290

LISMORE CRAFT & QUILTERS - You are invited to join, Lismore Craft & Quilters. We meet on Mondays at the Lismore Uniting Church, Red Dove, Hall 9.30am - 12.30pm. We do Patchwork, Quilting & all Crafts. We also have night group, who meet at McLean Ridges Hall, Monday evenings, 5.30pm - 9pm. Cost is $30 for the year & $5 each Monday. Looking forward to seeing you.

Enquiries to Margaret Boxsell 0427141425

LISMORE AL-ANON MEETING - AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

(Al-Anon offers Help and hope for family and friends of alcoholics)

MONDAY 11:00am

ILUKA Scout Hall, 2 Charles Street

TUESDAY 12.00pm

GRAFTON CWA Rooms, Cnr Duke / Pound St.

1:00pm LISMORE The Studio, adjacent to 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah & ZOOM ID 252 666 0000 (no password) (enter via car park next to Ghetto Babe Cafe)

WEDNESDAY 6.30pm BALLINA – Anglican Church, 24 Burnet St & ZOOM ID 252 666 0000 (no password)

THURSDAY 5:00pm (with Alateen) TWEED

HEADS Anglican Church, 13 Powell St or by phone: 4022 9113, code 5771881#

FRIDAY 2:00pm

BANGALOW Online only. ZOOM ID 252 666 0000 (no password)

SUNDAY 4:00pm

CHINDERAH Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St. ENQUIRIES - ALANON National Hotline 1300 252 666

LISMORE LIBRARY - LIBRARY

AFTERSCHOOLLismore Children’s Library is launching a new program of afterschool activities called Library Afterschool. This term, we invite local children to get involved in PAPERCRAFT and LEGO activities. All sessions will be fun, free, low-key and inclusive, facilitated by your friendly Lismore Children’s Library staff. PAPERCRAFT

3.30pm-5pm at Lismore Children’s Library, frst and third Tuesday of the month Papercraft will include learning to draw, making origami and scissor-and-glue crafts. LEGO 3.30pm5pm at Lismore Children’s Library, second and fourth Friday of the month Explore our excellent LEGO collection. Alternating themed and free-play sessions.

CWA LISMORE BRANCH: NEW MEMBERS WANTED! Ladies, it’s now ‘24 so open a new door for yourself and your community by joining the Lismore CWA Branch? You’ll discover fun, & friendship with a diverse group of ladies of varying ages just waiting to meet you. We meet once a month and share ideas & plans regarding our role in contributing to the wellbeing of women & children in our community. Whilst waiting on our beautiful rooms in Spinks Park to be restored after the 2022 food damage, we meet at ‘Norma’s Kitchen’ at the Lismore Showgrounds for a 9:30am catch-up followed by our meeting at 10:00am. We also conduct weekly craft meetings providing fun & learning. Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you fnd the experience? For more information on the benefts of becoming a member of Lismore CWA Branch simply call our President HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. For Craft enquiries call VICKI BOYLE on 0437 465 642. In this very special Lismore CWA 100th Anniversary Year we so look forward to meeting you.

LISMORE LIONS

CLUB - Please save your used stamps to raise funds for The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation. Stamps are collected & forwarded on to be sorted & sold at

Auction, to raise money for Children’s Mobility contact Margaret Boxsell on 0427141425

LISMORE CITY BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB COMMUNITY

BINGO every Monday morning 10 am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome. Phone 66 21 5991.

LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND

- Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.157.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan. Ph: 0432575911

LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHEDPresident: Mr Bob Greig 0404860504 publicity offcer Don Abrahams 0437576837

Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm - We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community. Shed Activities Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the public Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations Assembling fatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company. Memberships: $40-year Attendance Fee: $3 tea/ coffee 15 Industry Drive East Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. - City of Lismore Orchid Society Inc. Meetings are now at the Lismore Show Ground, In Norms Kitchen under the Members Grandstand. Alexandra Parade, North Lismore. NSW 2480 Meeting Date; the frst Saturday of the month Meeting Time: 9:30am display plants set up, 10:00am meeting starts with a cuppa after. Contact President Mr. Steven Muldoon 0427789773

ORCHID MEETING involve the sharing of information, knowledge and friendship. All well come Lismore City Bowling and Recreation Club Community BINGO every Monday Morning 10am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome Ph (02) 66 21 5991

LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS - Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.

LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS - Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).

CO-DEPENDANTS

ANONYMOUS (CoDA) - Co-Dependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143

EAST LISMORE

BOWLING CLUB

Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome

EAST LISMORE

SOCIAL TENNISSocial Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome.

MAINLY MUSIC - Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/ caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS

- Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKINGWant to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC - East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE - Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?

The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Red Dove Café 80 Keen st Lismore. Join us please. Ph: 0435990919

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy, and similar subjects.

SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC.- Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information. Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Red Dove at Lismore Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601

ZEN and INSIGHT

MEDITATION - Lismore Heights - INSIGHT (VIPASSANA)

MEDITATION and practice: This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion. For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402 682 925. Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed.

ZEN MEDITATION and practiceThe Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm8:15pm. If you wish to attend

Maclean

MACLEAN VIEW

CLUB - Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

Mullumbimby

MULLUMBIMBY

CWA - New members are always welcome at the monthly meeting of Mullumbimby CWA. Come to the CWA Rooms on August 14 for a 10am start. Bring a plate for a light lunch afterwards. The country of study is France, and we are also interested in agriculture and the environment, cultural events, cooking, painting and handicraft. CWA lobbies the various levels of government for improvements to our way of life. Info: Secretary Jenny Barlow 6684 7282.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY

PRINTMAKERS

MURWILLUMBAHFine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY

GARDEN - Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792.

THE NORTHERN RIVERS COLLECTORS

CLUB INC., in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM Murwillumbah Inc., are holding their 32nd Exhibition & Trading Fair, on SUNDAY 11 Aug 2024, at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre, 8.30am to 2pm. There will be Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Modern Collectables for sale. Proceeds donated to, Tweed Palliative Support. Details Ph 0439 779577.

NIMBIN

NIMBIN CENTRAL SCHOOL REUNION

- We are pleased to invite you, your partner and teachers who attended Nimbin Central School (on the old site - Cullen Street) and all surrounding small schools to join your fellow classmates for drinks and lunch at the Nimbin Bowling Club Sunday the 8th of September 2024. Club opens at 10am. Bistro opens for lunch at 12MD.Chefs’ menu and cost will be provided closer to the day. Photo ID will be required for club entrance. We will need numbers for catering by early August 2024, please reply to organiser. Rhonda Ryan (Whitney) 0448 234 254

POTTSVILLE

ALCOHOLICS

ANONYMOUS: Is drinking costing you more than money?

AA works and is very active in Pottsville. We meet every Thursday 7pm at St Marks 15A Coronation Ave Pottsville and local contact 1800 423 431 or 04019 45671

POTTSVILLE FUN

CROQUET CLUBMeets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375.

TWEED HEADS

POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

TWEED HEADS

PROBUS CLUB

- Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

TWEED PATCHWORK

GROUP - Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Centre from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

TWIN TOWNS DAY

VIEW CLUB V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women

(Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning, we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers, and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629.

YAMBA

YAMBA LIONS CLUB

- Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

NORTHERN RIVERS DAY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday August 14th 10am until 12 noon at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all present to share, learn and beneft from each other Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis this will be a time of quality sharing on health and wellbeing updates Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0493 075 612 -

NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE -

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886

The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville, and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPCovering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments, or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome. Please RSVP Cheryl

0428286753.

NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION - This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Ph: Allan Watt: 0402 749 582

ALL AREAS

Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon. org.au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.

BALLINA, WEDNESDAY, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Anglican Church Admin Building, 24 Burnet St (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) BANORA POINT, MONDAY, 6.30pm, Salvation Army, The Community Centre, cnr Woodlands and Leisure Drives BANGALOW, FRIDAY 2.00PM, via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011 CHINDERAH, SUNDAY 4.00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St GRAFTON, TUESDAY, 12.00 noon, CWA Rooms, Market Square, Duke St

ILUKA, MONDAY 11.00am, Iluka CWA Hall, 2 Charles Street (behind Iluka Museum) LISMORE/ GOONELLABAH, TUESDAY, 1.00pm, The Studio, 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011) MURWILLUMBAH, WEDNESDAY, 1.00pm, Church of Christ, 18 William St, Murwillumbah TWEED HEADS, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, NSW TIME, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St) TWEED HEADS, ALATEEN, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)