COMMUNITY NOTICES

Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the publ ic 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 Location: 15 Industry Drive East Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289

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).

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 TENNIS

Social 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

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)

Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?

Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?

Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you!

We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term.

U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you.

There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLaren- Smith Ph. 6622 7408

PARKINSONS NSW LISMORE SUPPORT GROUP

“Parkinson NSW Lismore Regional Support Group. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is Friday, 19th of May Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation. with a Guest Speaker, Parkinsons Support Nurse, carer/spouse group and social network.

Ph: Marie 0448871290

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 NETWORKING

Want 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 Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435 990 919

SPRUNG

Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not-for-proft community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops, and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed.

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 Arts Pavillion at Lismore Showgrounds. 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

ZEN MEDITATION and practice

The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher.

For further details, please phone:

0427778837 Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.

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.

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH

Fine 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.

POTTSVILLE

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB

Meets 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. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL

Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.

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 1000am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC

The Society holds its monthly general meeting on the frst Saturday of every month at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, from 2pm-4pm and at each meeting we have a presentation of a topic at that meeting we hope you will continue to support us announcing this through your relevant media outlet, I have listed some upcoming meetings:

Saturday 3 June Meeting: First Clue that Sparked a Line of Enquiry. Co-ordinated by Robyn Hilan.

Saturday 1 July Meeting: A Photograph That Tells a Story. Co-ordinated by Jackie Chalmers.

Saturday 5 August Meeting: AGM plus talks on The Black Sheep in the Family co-ordinated by Joy Conlon

TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP

Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center 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

“We are always looking for women to join us in supporting The Smith Family and we’d encourage anyone interested to get in touch and come along to our next meeting on Thursday June 1st. at the South Tweed Sports Club to learn more about VIEW.”

Anyone interested in fnding out more about TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club contact President Kathie on 0407709629

YAMBA

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB

Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

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

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 GROUP

Covering 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.

Warnings

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

Northern Rivers District:

Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.

Thursday. Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.

Northern Tablelands District:

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.

Thursday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south. Patches of morning frost on and west of the ranges. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly during the evening.

New South Wales:

A shower or two along the coast and adjacent ranges. The chance of an early snow shower about the Alps above 1300 metres. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Patchy morning frost about the ranges, slopes and southern inland plains. Daytime temperatures below average in many parts, particularly in the south, but remaining slightly above average in the far north. Southerly winds, fresh along the coast.

Thursday. A shower or two along the coast and adjacent ranges. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Widespread morning frost inland. Daytime temperatures below average. Southerly winds, fresh on the north coast.

Byron Coast:

Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the evening. 2nd Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Coffs Coast:

Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the evening. 2nd Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Gold Coast Waters:

Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. 1st Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres, tending northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the evening. 2nd Swell: South to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers.

Speedway

LISMORE

Results from Lismore Speedway, Saturday, May 13, 2023.

RSA Sedans. Heat

1: Nathan Diews 1, Connor Reeves 2, Greg Dickinson 3. Heat 2: Adrian Williams 1, Joel Williams 2, Trent Morgan 3. Heat 3: Tayler

Lofthouse 1, Rob Grill 2, Andrew Butcher-Plim 3. Heat 4: Adrian Williams

1, Brody Putsey 2, Nathan Diews 3.

Feature: Connor Reeves

1, Adrian Williams 2, Nathan Diews 3. Productions Sedans. Heat 1: Madison Harkin

1, Jordan Biviano 2, Stewart Fawcett 3. Heat 2: Nathan Gordon

1, Myles Whyte 2, Madison Harkin 3.

Feature: Jordan Biviano

1, Madison Harkin 2,

Ballina Mahjong

12TH MAY 2023

Jeanette Henwood 1, Joy Lowien 2, Rosemary Russell 3, Lorna Simpson 4, Jan Henley 5, Jan Small, Sally Lowry 6, Shirley Coleman 8, Shirley Atkinson 9, Lisa Wong

10, Vanessa Reynolds 11, Barbara Ellan 12, Susan

Allan 13, Lynda Lovett 14, Jan Boardman, Jane Fenech

15, Val Heinritz 17, Yvonne

Weddup 18, Coral Lavelle

19, Ronda Taylor 20, Shirley Henry 21, Deborah Green 22, Kath Hubbard

23, Pam Farrell 24, Wendy Thornton 25, Jenny Lang

26, Cindy Smith 27. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

WOMENS

Casino

BOWLS

H. Lavelle - 2023 Major consistency club champion

On Wednesday 10/5 the Major consistency club championship was played. Both ladies bowled well, congratulations to H. Lavelle for becoming the 2023 Major consistency club champion.

H. Lavelle def D. Grice

Winners of the day in the social game was J.

G.Drew 12 d S.Hume 5

L.Hardy 17 d P.Hume

B.Hardy 10 Club Championships

Division 2 Singles :

G.Porter 17 d P.Waters 8

RICOCHET CROQUET :

J.Doust 15 d M.Russell 14

P.Scott N.Watts 8 d

N.Barnes B.Waters 7

J.Hannigan C.Lane 13 d

P.Bolte 12

N.Poynting G.Porter 12 d

P.Waters R.Poynting 11

J.Hannigan M.Field 15 d

R.Poynting A.Mangan 11

J.Bate N.Watts 14 d J.Doust

R.Allen 10

N.Barnes N.Poynting 13 d

Nathan Gordon 3. Wingless Sprints. Heat

1: Ray Eggins 1, Ben Manson 2, Timothy Harris 3. Heat 2: Jacob Jolley 1, Michael Butcher 2, Lance Dawson 3. Heat 3: David Eggins 1, Corey O’Toole

2, Errol Campbell 3. Heat 4: Ray Eggins

1, Timothy Harris 2, Zeth Cox 3. Heat 5: Ian O’Toole 1, Lachlan

Robertson 2, Trent

Martin 3. Heat 6: Mason Cattell 1, Jacob Waller

2, Jayden O’Toole 3.

Driver To America

Finale: David Eggins

1, Ray Eggins 2, Jacob

Waller 3. Feature: David Eggins 1, Mason Cattell

2, Michael Butcher 3.

AMCA Nationals. Heat

1: Tony Blanch 1, Steve

Potts 2, Lewis Gamble

3. Heat 2: Steve Price 1, Paul Reeves 2, Darren Miller 3. Heat 3: Jarrad

Eveleigh 1, Steve Price

2, Steve Potts 3. Heat

4: Bruce Marshall 1, Graham Holland 2, Paul Reeves 3. Feature: Steve Potts 1, Paul Reeves 2, Graham Holland 3.

V8 Dirt Modifeds. Heat

1: Andrew Pezzutti

1, Brent Hall 2, Kyle Armstrong 3. Heat 2: Ryley Smith 1, Mark Robinson 2, Kyle Armstrong 3. Heat 3: Mark Robinson 2, Scott Quirk 2, Mick Reid 3. Feature: Andrew Pezzutti

1, Ryley Smith 2, Seiton Young 3.

Bay 3

TOURNAMENTS : Australian Golf Croquet Doubles Championships : M.Fletcher E.Wilson 1, B.McHardy J.McHardy

2, M.Clarke L.Patullo 3, S.Downie K.McGlynn 4, G.Phipps O.Dickinson

5, R.Chapman D.Scott

6, P.Freer M.Scruton 7, K.Beard C.Keating 8.

S Toms 2nd A Ganter, 3rd K Lloyd, chicken/ ball winners J Kelly G Gibson, J Sauer, T Newton, E Reddell, M Fairfull, R Earnshaw, W Henwood, G Brown, T Woods. Nearest pins 3rd/12th K Lloyd, 6th/15th P Brophy putting comp S Toms.

Interesting last week I advertised this event as the July Monthly Medal just to gauge the reader response, however only one person made mention to me about the fact. Do we have many followers.

R Gacioppa. Nearest pins 3rd/12th R Mackay, 6th/15th R Webber.

This Thursday 18/5/23 will be another single stableford event commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am.

AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING Max

EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS

Creighton & K. Jonsson def

C. Haynes & D. Skinner

The other social game was a draw.

T. Maxwell, M. Jordan & I. Watson played T. Maxwell, K. McKay & J. Dwyer.

The Womens bowling club is having their beef week event on Wednesday 24/5.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION

CROQUET :

P.Scott M.Russell 7

GOLF CROQUET : Division 3 Golf

Croquet Singles Club

Championships : Jim Hannigan Club Champion

Wendy Gilmore Runner

Up.

Final : J.Hannigan 7 d

W.Gilmore 6

Semi fnals : J.Hannigan 7 d J.Dorward 5

W.Gilmore 7 d M.Rennie 5

PENNANTS : Cherry Street 3 d Byron

Jim Hannigan Division 3 Golf Croquet Club Singles Champion. Runner Up Wendy Gilmore.

CORAKI VETERANS

GOLF RESULTS

THURSDAY 4/5/23

Winner of Mays Monthly Medal T Patch, vets winner

This Thursday will be an 18 hole single stableford commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am.

CORAKI VETERANS

GOLF RESULTS

THURSDAY 11/5/23 A large feld of 50 players contested the single stableford Winner R Black, 2nd B Collyer, 3rd R Rodda, free game R Thorn, chicken/balls J Kelly, W Henwood, K Osborne, A Ganter, G Flaherty, T Duff, M Fairfull, J Nilsson, E Reddell T McBurney, from back page

Major Pairs Club Championship 1st Round commenced 10-05-23.

L. Hayes, V. Hart defeated B. Cameron, L. Stratton. (extra end).

M. Gibson (Sub), P. Freeman defeated K. Townsend, E. Gollan. J. Fernance, K. Robson defeated M. Carey, T. Cselka.

L. Vidler, B. Montague defeated G. Marczan, S. Downs.

2nd Round to be played on 17-05-23.

By TIM HOWARD

What should have been a thrilling fnal 20 minutes of Group 2 league footy turned into a farce that had fans and players shaking their heads at Frank McGuren Field on Sunday.

Midway through the second half, with scores locked at 16-16, the Ghosts had just repelled a Sawtell Panthers raid into their quarter and were muscling the ball upfeld.

But play was halted when the referee noted two paramedics tending to a stricken Panthers player in the right corner at the Hoof St end of the ground.

It was centre Robert Brilley with an arm so badly broken the medics said it was unwise to move him until an ambulance arrived.

In about 20 minutes an ambulance arrived. Brilley was stabilised, placed into it and taken to Grafton Base Hospital for further treatment.

There should be no criticism of the care and attention given to Brilley. The medics were prompt, thorough and clear in their ruling why the game had to stop.

What irked the players and the crowd was a ruling that kept the clock running while he was being attended.

Virtually as the injured Brilley was placed into the ambulance, the referees called time with around two minutes left on the clock leaving the Ghosts and Panthers to share the points.

With the clock yet to hit 4pm, there seemed to be plenty of time for play to continue.

Ghosts player coach Adam Slater was one of a cohort of voices calling for the decision to be looked at.

“It’s defnitely disappointing for everyone involved, players and spectators,” Slater said.

“It robbed the spectators of an exciting end to a good game of football.

“And to be fair it robbed one team of two competition points. It’s not a good look for the game.”

Sawtell coach and former Grafton Ghosts player Clint Greenshield was also unsure of the merits of the rule.

But Group 2 Rugby