Trades & Services

to their Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 10 March 2022 at 6pm at the Alstonville RSL Hall in Bugden Ave. Any enquiries to 0423368535.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM

This is your last chance to see the latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, “Needlework for a Nation”. It features the work of Isabella Cooke and her extended family. The Cookes were one of the notable pioneer families on the Alstonville Plateau and this exhibition includes Isabella’s beautiful 98 years old wedding dress, which is on the Australian Dress Register. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open only on Fridays 10am-4pm until further notice. Covid restrictions apply. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au

SQUARE DANCING

Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.

BALLINA

BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB – MUSIC DAYS

Our days are held on the 1st First) Sunday of Each Month, but UNFORTUNATELY, WE NEED TO SUSPEND THESE DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Enquiries to Keith Holmes Secretary 02 66867956.

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB

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. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www. ballinabridge.org.au

BACCI

We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Next Meeting will be Monday 7th February 2022. New members are always welcome. For more information – ballinaartsandcraftscentre@gmail.com or phone Deb on 0432105540.

BALLINA SCOPE CLUB

The Scope Club of Ballina is a group of ladies who do fundraising for lots of local charities. All our money raised goes directly to the charity. Our club meets once a month and we also have action nights where guest speakers attend. Last year we did quite a few Bunnings barbeques which raised approx $3000.

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. For more information please contact: President Udo Moerig email tmumoerig@gmail.com or Vice President email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@ gmail.com Webpage: https://3209990. toastmastersclubs.org/

BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 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). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@bigpond.net.au

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7.00 pm - 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. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY

Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

BALLINA MAHJONG

Results from 18th Feb - Joy Lowien 1, Sally Lowry 2, Jan Rhodes 3, Jan Small 4, Jan Henley 5, Wendy Thornton 6, Pauline Kearney 7, Shirley Atkinson 8, Gladys D’Anna 9, Janene Jarvis 10, Valda McLerie, Kathy Pickles 11, Val Heinritz 13, June Grebert 14, June Greenaway 15, Ronda Taylor 16, Pam Farrell 17, Gail McDonagh 18, Shirley Coleman 19, Bev Lasater 20, Yvonne Weddup 21, Diana Auret 22, Jan Boardman 23, Kath Hubbard 24, Shirley Henry 25, Susan Allan 26, Jenny Lang 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.

BALLINA CWA

Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. Please ring our Handicraft offi cer Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club has a monthly luncheon on the second Thursday of each month, with a guest speaker. A friendship morning is often held on the third Thursday of the month. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Lasting friendships are made while the work of The Smith Family is supported. Anyone interested in becoming a member can call president Margaret Alderton on 0429 966 894 or visit www. view.org.au for further information. CASINO

CASINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY MEMBERS

There is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand. An event will be held on 3 March from 9-10.30am at Casino RSM Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand. The presentation will include: • a background to the brand – what it’s all about • who’s involved • our plans to support local businesses • how your business can tap into our resources. They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth. The event is free, and you must register before 25 Feb by email to secure your place.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP

Will meet on Thursday, March 3, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Hill Hall. This month we’ll work on our own projects/UFO’s. Show & Tell: Vintage Sewing Notions--- eg wooden cotton reels, old patterns, old gadgets. Please bring your own lunch; tea/ coffee provided. Phone Sue 66633233 for further information. New Members always welcome to join us.

BALLINA

BRUNSWICK HEADS CASINO

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@ gmail.com

LINE DANCING CLASSES

Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 4.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

Week 2 Mon: B McEnerny, C Moulden, T Evans Tue: D Coleman, K O’Reilly, L & N O’Reilly WED: M & M Ayshford, L Wright Thu: J Crooks, S & B Garrard Fri: T Micallef, P Mackney. Volunteers needed.

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS

Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

ART GROUP CASINO

We are meeting at the Cassino Art Gallery, 148 Barker St every Saturday 10am for more information phone Ralph 0418485770 or Willy 0406336106.

CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE

Saturdays - Rifl es, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS

All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy. Casino Charity Cash Bingo - Thu 7pm. We have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414625680.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

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.

GOLD COIN DONATION SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

REFRESHMENTS SAUSAGE SIZZLE SIDE SHOW GAMES FAIRY FLOSS SLUSHIES PONY CLUB DISPLAY FACE PAINTING

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

CASINO MINI RAIL

Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044.

CASINO VIEW CLUB

Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB

Casino Croquet Club’s playing times have been changed for the summer months. They are now Monday & Wednesday mornings commencing play at 8.30am. New members, male & female are most welcome. Mallets available. Ring Mary on 66621971 for details.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB

Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

EVANS HEAD

EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA

We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12 noon. New members welcome. Further info 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 on 0401493316 for more details. GRAFTON

THE LONG WAY HOME - 2022 WRITING COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN

This year, the local Clarence Valley writing competition will turn five. The Long Way Home competition is developing into one of the defining events on the Clarence Valley calendar. This year the theme is: Let go. After two years of COVID, and the fires and floods that came before that, we think ‘Let go’ is a good theme for right now. It could mean let go of an object, like a rope, a safety net, a balloon, a leash, the handlebars, an oar, a waterbomb or a plate full of cakes. It could also mean letting go of your fears, hopes, regrets, bad decisions or bad habits. It could mean letting go of the past. You can interpret the theme any way you like. ‘The Long Way Home is about our stories and who we are. It’s about what makes this place so special and unique,’ said the winner of last year’s open category, Kathryn Goldie. Everyone from schoolkids to adults is invited to send something in. The competition is open to new, emerging and established writers. This may be the first time you have ever written something, or perhaps you have been writing for years. Let the theme inspire you, and start putting down some words! We asked Claire Aman, one of the Long Way Home directors, what she expected to read in the fifth year. ‘After four years of collecting stories from across every part of the Clarence Valley, I can say the local writers just get better and better! Have you read the winners from the latest book? They’re amazing,’ said Aman. ‘So, this year, I want to see how creative our local writers are with the theme. I expect to be surprised, shocked, moved – and to laugh lots.’\ The collection of finalists and winners is published every year in a beautifully designed and printed book. ‘Stories From the Clarence Valley 2021 - Look Up’, is available online. It’s also for sale at Grafton Book Warehouse, South Grafton Books and Gifts, Coldstream Gallery, and The Nook in Yamba. Entries close 1 June 2022. Contact us cvshortstories@ gmail.com - Details on how to enter are at https://thelongwayhomestories.com/

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!

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB INC

Meets on the third Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall - 104 Bacon St Grafton Starts 3.30pm and this month we have guest speakers at 4.30pm from Clarence Landcare on the topics of Indian Myna Birds and Cane toads. New members welcome. For more info - graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Perhaps it’s time to find 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 KYOGLE

EVANS HEAD

GRAFTON

KYOGLE

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB

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

KYOGLE SHOW SIGN UP DAY

To promote and protect the future of Kyogle Show, we are hosting a family fun & volunteer sign up day at the Kyogle Showgrounds Saturday 5th March 1pm6pm. By Gold Coin Donation we’d like to invite you & the family to enjoy FREE kids activities, jumping castle, warrior jump, extreme fun run for all ages, Face Painting, Show Displays & Education, local youth groups showcasing their talents, sausage sizzle & refreshments & so much more! All Shows, big or small, rely heavily on volunteers to bring their annual Show together. Volunteering at The Kyogle Show could mean having a role on the organising committee, taking entries, setting up displays, assisting in the kitchen or helping in the horse rings. Come and find out how you & the family can get involved & support your country show!

KYOGLE ROTARY BAZAAR

The next Kyogle Rotary Bazaar on Saturday 26th February will be one not to be missed as organisers are incorporating an event designed to inform families and the wider community about the strategies they need to prepare their domestic, farmed, and wild animals in the event of afire or flood. At the event, we have special family activities as well as representatives from Local Land Care, Rural Fire Services, Vets, and wildlife specialists, including a show performed by THE WILDLIFE TWINS!

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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.

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE

Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.

LENNOX HEAD

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 first 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.

LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB

The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am 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.