COMMUNITY NOTICES

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 9.00am1.00pm or visit website www. fnctabletennis.com.au.

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

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 4th May at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday.

Instead of our usual meeting we are holding a High Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. Entry for this month only is $10 which includes morning tea and a raffe ticket. Bring plenty of change for raffes and games. We will also have our Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. All money raised on the day will go towards the Cancer Council. RSVP was due back on 1st May. Huge thank you to our most recent Open Garden host at Jackadgery, such a beautiful day for a stroll through a much-loved garden with a beautiful view. I believe the vege garden and fruit trees were much admired. May will bring the opportunity to see two more open gardens.

Publicity

Offcer: Jane Rhodes

0438 593032

GRAFTON CWA

The next meeting of Grafton CWA is being held a week early due to State Conference, so will be on Friday,5th May, and then we go back to meetings on 2nd Friday of each month. The meeting starts at 10am, with morning tea at 9.30am. Craft mornings are on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9.30am, the next one is Monday, 8th May. New members are always welcome.

Anne McLellan

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. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@ gmail.com or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ graftontoastmasters.

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS

Grafton Senior Citizens

Trips: Daytrip, New Italy, Windara, Casino. 12 May, spare seats. Mystery trip 23 June,,iust on sale. More bookings needed for 8 day tour Narrabri, Dubbo, Tamworth areas from 12 August.

General Business: morning teas. meeting days. have resumed; reminder of scams: 6 rnonthlv newsletter will be distributed at May meeting.

Soup Day: arranged for Monday, 19 June, morning tea, games, soup lunch.

Fees: I l9 members have renewed memberships. Others can still pay.

New members: always welcome.

Next meeting: Tuesdav, 9 May, 10.30am. Guest speaker, to be fnalised.

Enquiries: Sandra 6642 7720, or 0417 464 946.,,

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 10.30 a.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 Joan or Brian on 6644 7347 or 0416 067 315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477 213 017

GRAFTON U 3 A JABBERFEST

THE GRAFTON U 3 A JABBERFEST FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY THE 8th COMMENCING AT 10 A.M. AT THE NEW LIFE CHURCH IN ARTHUR STREET

Another interesting and informative meeting is assured with proceedings being opened by President ALYSAN who will bring us all the latest news and Rebecca Spence will follow with her talk “ CONNECT YOU TOO “

Following the morning tea break the Guest Speaker for the second session will be Greg CROMPTON with his subject being the HISTORY OF WOOD TECHNOLOGY.

Advances in this feld now make it possible for very large buildings to be entirely constructed of wood, there being several such already with one multi storied building in Brisbane completed. We look forward to another great roll up of members at the New Life Church on the eighth for what promises to be another “ must be there “ Jabberfest

Regards from Brian Carter

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB

Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at 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 Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!

CLARENCE RIVER

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“Schaeffer House Museum at 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Is in full swing for 2023 with visitors starting to arrive by the busload! What do they see? First and last, the pretty gardens with a wide variety of plants, fowers, herbs and sheltering trees for the birds, butterfies, bees, and resident skinks. Inside the cool house they experience time travel as they see how people led their lives on the Clarence over 170 years ago, building for us a rich heritage to value forever! They will also see how to value the knowledge and help given by the original inhabitants on whose land the newcomers settled. It’s a never-ending story in your “Story House” museum. Our vintage clothing collection will soon be stored away to make way for a new display, so pay a visit soon to Your Schaeffer House Museum! Don’t forget we have nine other great museums in the clarence Valley just waiting for another visit from you! PS: Our resident gnomes can be found somewhere in the garden. Others are tiny and hiding away!! Museum opening hours are Tues to Thur and Sunday 1pm to 4pm $12 – Family $5 – Adult and $2 – Child. Research hours are Tues to Thur only from 9am to 3pm. There is a small charge for researching. Our contact number for special openings is 6642 5212”. Should you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me on either (02)66425212 or 0406397404.

ROTARY CLUB OF GRAFTON Rotary Club of Grafton celebrates 90 Years.

The Rotary Club of Grafton was formed in 1933 by virtue of sponsorship by the Rotary Club of Lismore. There were 27 charter members.

Subsequently, the Grafton Rotary Club sponsored the establishment of other Rotary Clubs in Coffs Harbour (1949), South Grafton (1950) and Maclean (1953).

Rotary has been a constant presence in Grafton and the Clarence Valley since its inception. Over the years there have been many signifcant contributions to the community largely because of the tremendous support provided by the community to the various Rotary projects.

Some of the major projects undertaken by the Grafton Rotary Club include the development of See Park with restoration and construction of the facilities there commencing in the 1950s. The arboretum was planted in 1983 and the two rotundas at each end of See Park were built during the 1980s. The facilities at See Park and the development of the park itself were largely a result of the member’s work in building and developing the Park.

Another very signifcant contribution to the well-being of Clarence Valley and the New England area around Glen Innes was the leadership provided by Grafton Rotary in raising $86,725.00 in 1985 to purchase and provide for a Life Education Van which became a facility available to practically all school children over the next serval decades.

The Wishing Well at Market Square was built in the 1960s and continues to provide a source of charitable donations by locals and visitors towards the many Rotary projects. Grafton Rotary Club sponsored the development of the Grafton Meals on Wheels program. An organisation that still operates very effciently today.

The Grafton Rotary Club has been a regular participant in the Rotary Bowel Scan program for many decades before that program was taken over by the Commonwealth Government. Statistically, we know that many lives were saved by this very valuable Rotary program. Another signifcant and ongoing involvement by the Grafton Rotary Club has been in the Rotary Youth Exchange program in which the club frst became involved in 1964. The long-term Youth Exchange Program has seen countless students leave Grafton to spend a year being hosted overseas and in return, the Rotary Club hosts youth exchange participants from all corners of the globe to spend 12 months in Grafton. There is also a variety of youth development programs provided by Rotary and sponsored by the Grafton Rotary Club. There are many young persons who have benefted by attendance at one or another of these programs. The President of the Grafton Rotary Club, Richard Pryor said, “The club is proud to be involved in so many different projects and community events in its 90-year history. We look forward to the club continuing this involvement for the beneft of the community for many more decades to come”. The club will celebrate the occasion with a dinner at the Grafton District Services Club on 6 May 2023. All are welcome and tickets to the event can be purchased directly from the venue.

SCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 PRINCE STREET, Grafton, NSW

Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings, and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it!

When did you last “drop in?”

All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka, Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst. Schaeffer House hours: Tues, Wed, Thur, and Sun 1-4pm

Admission Family of four $12.00

Adults $5.00 and children $2.00 We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.

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 0414 794 380

PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT

The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.

KINGSCLIFF

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF

The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffes, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly, and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that must be processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So, the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421085985.

KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB

Kingscliff 500 Card Club.

Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club

New players WELCOME

For further Information contact: GARY on 0499869992

KYOGLE

KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Kyogle Country Music’s next day is on Mother’s Day. To be held at Kyogle Bowling Club on 14th May at 11am with a short meeting and the music to follow. Food and Drinks will be available, All Welcome.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB

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

ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR

Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459 512 249.

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. Enquiries 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 For more information 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. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

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 DAY VIEW CLUB

The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

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. Contact 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

HEAD

Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club

Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone June Zentveld on 66871004

LISMORE

LISMORE CITY CONCERT

BAND

Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm 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. For more information, Tel: 0432575911 visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our Facebook and Instagram pages.

LISMORE CWA

IT’S ‘23’ SO COME AND SEE what being a member of the Lismore CWA DAY BRANCH could mean to you. We would like YOU to join us for the opportunity to be involved with a truly friendly group of fun, diverse & interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends who will support you, plus you’ll be part of contributing to the lives of Women and Children in our area through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK

ABOUT IT! Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you feel and experience the difference. being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. We meet on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start. Our 2023 meetings commence in February. FOR MEMBERSHIP

INFORMATION call our President Allison Kelly on 0428 216 079. We also run CRAFT meetings each Friday. You’ll learn new things, once again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company.

FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle on 0437 465 642. WE LOOK FORWARD SO MUCH to meeting you.

LISMORE HOME GARDEN AND EDUCATION CLUB will hold monthly meeting

Thursday 11th May 1pm East Lismore Bowling Club. Special for May, Daisy or Salvia. A speaker will talk on Salvias. Please bench fowers by 12. 30pm.New members and visitors are welcome. Next Morning Tea

Saturday 24th June.Next day coach trip sat17th June Gold Coast Nursery visits. More info contactSec0448294496 ordcoles39@outlook.com

LISMORE JAZZ CLUB

The next Lismore Jazz Club gig is coming up, this time with a band of renowned local musicians, supported by a young up-andcoming local band—two bands for one low entry price.

Date: Sunday, 7 May

Time: 2 to 5 pm (doors open 1.30 pm)

Name of gig: Lismore Jazz Club

Band: Devil’s Advocates, supported by Plywood Venue Lismore City Bowlo

Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members, cash at door

LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD

While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can fnd a PopUp Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events. The library is open 7 days a week and more information can be found at www. rtrl.nsw.gov.au

LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED

President: Don Abrahams 0437576837

Vice President: Bob Greig

0404860504

Email: lismoremcs.contact@ gmail.com

Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm

We are a community based nonproft 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

Location: 15 Industry Drive East

Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

ORCHID SHOW - JUDGING

LISMORE CENTRAL FRI 14TH

- SAT 15TH APRIL

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 . . .’ Contact 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

Email ~ lismorespinnersandweavers@ gmail.com

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. Feel free to call in or phone Fay Ross 0412910487 for more information. 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. All our courses are listed on our website www.lismoreu3a.com.au

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, McLarenSmith Ph. 6622 7408 We look forward to meeting you. On behalf of Lismore U3A committee.

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. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290 or SG_lismoreparkinsons@hotmail. com ”

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). For more information contact 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. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

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. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au

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. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https:// sarc.org.au/

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

Website: https://www. kuanyinmeditationcentre.org/ 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

MURWILLUMBAH

Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.

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. Enquires: phone 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. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL

Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries, please call 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 10-00am 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 6 May Meeting: Occupations

– At What Did Your Forebears Work?

Coordinated by Judith Cosgrove.

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.

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

NORTHERN RIVERS BUSHWALKING CLUB

Are you interested in exploring the beauty that our region contains. The Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club offers a variety of activities for people of all abilities and ages in bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more information.

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 May 10th - 10am until 12 noon at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club (previously known as Bowling Club), Deegan Drive, Alstonville –THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be conducted on this occasion therefore member attendance is requested –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 –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. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org.au/women’s-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden

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. For more details email: nrhhh@ freelists.org.

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:

Sunny. Light winds.

Thursday. Mostly sunny. Light winds.

Northern Tablelands District:

Sunny. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.

Thursday. Sunny. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.

New South Wales:

Showers about the central and southern ranges and slopes, extending into parts of the southern inland. Snow possible above 1600 metres. Daytime temperatures near to slightly above average. West to southwesterly winds. fresh about the ranges.

Thursday. Mostly sunny. Areas of morning fog and frost. Daytime temperatures near to below average. Light west to southwesterly winds.

Byron Coast:

Winds: West to southwesterly about 10 knots tending north to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. 1st Swell: Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.

Coffs Coast:

Winds: West to southwesterly about 10 knots tending north to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. 1st Swell: Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.

Gold Coast Waters:

Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming southerly 10 to 15 knots during the morning then tending southeasterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Sun6:14am5:12pm

Moon3:44pm3:29am

By TIM HOWARD

Nineteen-year-old South Australian cyclist Zac Marriage has taken out the new-look Squadron

Ballina Mahjong

28TH APRIL 2023

Barbara Ellan 1, Sally Lowry 2, Pauline Kearney

3, Diana Auret 4, Susan Allan 5, Margaret Bryant

6, Jeanette Henwood 7, Valda McLerie 8, Shirley Atkinson 9, Lorna Simpson

10, Deborah Green , Kath Hubbard, Vanessa Reynolds

11, Shirley Coleman 14,Joy Lowien 15, Bev Lasater

16, Cindy Smith 17, Lesley Richie 18, Rosemary Russell 19, Jan Small 20, Shirley Henry 22, Pam Farrell 23, Robyn McRae

24, June Greenaway 25, Jenny Lang 26, Jan Henley, Janena Bird, Wendy Thornton 27, Susan Scott 30.

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

Casino Womens Bowls Results

Results from Wed 26/4: There were 2 more games played for round 2 of the club Major Consistency championship :

D. Grice def J. Creighton

R. Skirrey def C. Haynes

Congratulations to the winners & good luck in