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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. 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.
CASINO EVENING CWA. Meets Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799.
EVANS HEAD 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 The Long Way Home competition is events on the Clarence Valley calendar. This year the theme is: Let go. After two years of COVID, and the 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 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 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.’ 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 SENIORS Recently held March general meeting, attendance 57, apologies 9. Sympathy: to family of Barbara Booker, recently passed away. New member: welcome Cheryl McBurney. Correspondence In & out: various letters tabled. General business: mouthwash can cause breathaliser over limit, as it contains alcohol; members reminded of Fees: now due. Trips: Feb. Bellingen trip cancelled due to weather; Mar Alstonville trip, 25 Mar, spare seats; The Channon markets trip, Sun, 8 May, just on sale; 8 day QLD tour from 13 Aug. has couple of spare seats. Competition results: L. Milne; D. Handley; B. Hall; J. Smith; K. Smidt; J, Haggarty; B. Cassie; Y. Hall. New members: over 50’s welcome. Next meeting: Tues, 12 April, 2022, 10.30am, Racecourse. Guest speaker, Des Harvey. Enquiries: Publicity GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB 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 THE KYOGLE GARDEN CLUB Is holding their Annual Flower & Foliage Spectacular on Friday 22nd April 9am - 6pm and Saturday 23rd April 8am - 3pm in St Brigid’s School Hall & Grounds, Wiangarie St. Kyogle. Light refreshments will be available & variety of plants - garden products & art for sale. Come along & meet members of the local Garden Club & also Phil Dudman who will be making a guest appearance on Saturday morning after 10.30am. “ KYOGLE ROTARY BAZAAR The next Kyogle Rotary Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday 26th March with entertainment from Bazaar favourite John Howley. John is a seasoned entertainer with a laid back style and plays a diverse selection of songs on guitar with some mandolin thrown in for good measure. Organisers have also booked The Wildlife Twins to present their show at this month’s Bazaar as we missed out last month as the Bazaar was cancelled for obvious reasons. KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274. 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 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 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. LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. 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 CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150.
EVANS HEAD PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox, 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 Jan 66876859. LISMORE LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Lismore every week Thursdays 6pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489. LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Meets 3rd Wed of each month at Lismore Library 2-4pm, downstairs meeting room. Learn how best to grow all varieties of orchids. Bev 0400326289 or Christine 0427181204 (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) CWA LISMORE WANT ‘YOU’ in 2022! The Lismore Day Branch of the CWA meet at 9.30 for 10am on the 1st Thursday of each month at the history rich CWA rooms in Spinks Park, Lismore (NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE). We WANT “YOU” TO JOIN US for the opportunity be involved with new and friendly wonderful women, fun, and the chance to contribute to fundraising for worthwhile Community causes. PLEASE COME ALONG to see for yourself what a difference being a Member of CWA could mean to you and your life. For more information contact our President Alison Kelly on 0428216079. We also work alongside the CWA Evening Branch to run craft
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& learning craft days on TUESDAYS - we so look forward to meeting you.
LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
LISMORE CITY BOWLS CLUB With Covid 19 now coming to conclusion and the club’s new season beginning, Members are reminded that our fees this year are $45pa. Social $11pa. We ask anyone interested in playing or learning to play to come along and join us. For details see our website under Lismore City Bowls Club or phone: 66215991. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
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: 0432 575 911/ visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our facebook and instagram pages.
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 9:30 am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross and 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: 02 6621 3200 (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
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.
SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity 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
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
THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE We meet every Friday at 7.05am for a Breakfast meeting at Coffee Shots, Molesworth St, Lismore. Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? Join us at Coffee Shots please. Phone 0435990919 for more details. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).
NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.
COMBINED PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS ASSOC. LISMORE INC. Meet every 2nd week (aged pension day) at 10.00am at Lismore Workers Club. Alternate Meetings & Outings. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Veronica 66214654, Bea 66219772 or Colleen 66243624 (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.009.00pm; Training Monday mornings: 9.00am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6.00 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au Lismore Girl Guides meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore. Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number 0412866766, for further details. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO FLOODING)
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 1.00pm. 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/ or check us out on
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 fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm in the Red Cross Tea Rooms in Keen Street Lismore. As well as fundraising we are also an active social group and welcome new members. New volunteers are also required to assist in our popular Tea Rooms. If you can commit to 1 or more days a month, please contact Lynn 66217642 or Rhonda 66241950. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
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MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes
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GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm (NSW time, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden
COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS 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. 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.
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.
HASTINGS POINT 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.’
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CLUB BANORA GARDEN CLUB Will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 5th April 2022. The club meets month except November when it meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Doors open 9.30am, meeting at 10am. Venue: Banora Point Twin Towns Services Club, Leisure Drive, Banora Point. Entry Fee: $5.00 includes morning tea and refreshments. Cuttings prizes available, bring along and share with other members. 5 sections of in with a chance to win the benching prize. See Diary for more information. Judging by members popular vote. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - The Club Banora Garden Club is an Internal Section of Twin Town Services Club (TTSC). Annual subscription is $20.00 which covers the cost of a name badge, insurance, diary completing a membership form for the club when you arrive. TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club month at the South Tweed Sports Club, 10.30am for 11am for a small meeting. Guest Speaker followed by luncheon at either the Club Bistro or bar. Any the education of our ‘Learning for Life’ students selected for us by The Smith Family. For further information re VIEW Clubs of Australia, ring President Kathie on 0407709629. We are on the lookout for new members who want to give back to years,and make new connections with women in the area. VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, is a network of close to 300 clubs and over 14,000 women throughout Australia. It provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities, and develop lasting friendships – all while supporting the work of children’s education charity, The Smith Family. TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club President Kathie said this year is the perfect time to join VIEW.“The last two years have been so disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have missed out on seeing friends and family, and our club has been like a second family for us during these times. I’ve heard so many beautiful stories of women checking in on each other, even sending gift packs to those in isolation.” “Many people have also moved away from the city to the
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country, and coming to a new place can be isolating – especially given the current circumstances. For those who are new to the area, VIEW provides the perfect place to meet like-minded women, while doing something that makes a difference,” she said. VIEW is the largest community sponsor of students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, and has supported children and young people in need for over 60 years. The Smith Family is also celebrating its 100th birthday this year, with VIEW planning plenty of events to bring together women from across Australia. “The Smith Family has been creating better futures for young people for a century, and we are so excited to be a part of that celebration. We will be holding our convention in Adelaide later in the year, and also local parties she said. “We are also proud to contribute to the ongoing legacy of The Smith Family. Our club supports the education of seven students through the Learning for Life program, and each year we ensure that they have what they need for their education, by fundraising with support of the local community. In addition to their ongoing support of The Smith Family TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club hosts social events, including Fashion Parades, theatre parties and home social days and visiting local restaurants.“We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting,” Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Freda on 07 55 241 357 or visit www.view.org.au for further information. The next TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club meeting will take place (complying with Covid of the month at South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungal Drive, South Tweed Heads. Create connections and make a difference by joining VIEW
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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. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org.au/ womens-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle.
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ALL NORTHERN RIVERS LOCAL MARKETS
BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET
Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina
BALLINA MARKET
3rd Sunday of the month
BANGALOW FARMER’S MARKET
Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark
BLUE KNOB FARMER’S MARKET
Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock
BYRON BAY FARMER’S MARKET
Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay
BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET
Saturdays 4pm till 9pm at Railway Park, Johnson Street. Live music from 5pm
CASINO GOLF CLUB MARKET
2nd Sunday of every 2nd month
EVANS HEAD COMMUNITY MARKET
4th Saturday of the month at Evans Head RSL Club
EVANS HEAD FARMER’S MARKET
Fridays 3-6pm at Surf Club Carpark
GRAFTON TWILIGHT FARMER’S MARKET
Thursdays 3pm till 7pm at Market Square
KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET
Sat mornings at Stratheden St, Kyogle
LENNOX COMMUNITY MARKET
Williams Reserve 9am-2pm 2nd & 5th Sunday of the month
LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET
Lismore Square – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
LISMORE FARMER’S MARKET
Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds
LISMORE PRODUCE MARKET
Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington Streets. Contact Tom on 0450688900
LISMORE RAINBOW REGION ORGANIC MARKET
Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds
MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY MARKET
3rd Saturday of the month
MULLUMBIMBY FARMER’S MARKET
Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 66771345
MURWILLUMBAH FARMER’S MARKET
Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498733766
NEW BRIGHTON FARMER’S MARKET
Tuesday 8am-11am at New Brighton Oval - River Street. Contact Allie on 66771345
NIMBIN FARMER’S MARKET
Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 66891512
POTTSVILLE MARKETS
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 7am until 1pm at Phillip Street. Bookings essential. Email: markets@pbnc.org.au
THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKET
2nd Sunday of the month
THE TABULUM COMMUNITY MARKET
2nd Sunday of the month 9am-1pm For store inquiries 0490329159
UKI FARMER’S MARKET
Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall
YAMBA FARMER’S MARKET
Wednesdays 7am till 1pm
AVOCA BEACH, NSW: Pro surfers were pleasantly surprised with cleaner conditions and a solid swell this morning ahead of a short but sweet day of action at the Vissla and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro presented by Mad Mex World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 event.
The third day of competition saw the event draw closer to the pointy end in clean and oily three-to-four foot surf at The Pines, Avoca Beach. The third round of the Men’s draw was completed whilst the second round of Women’s action came to a close as surfers took advantage of the steeper waves in a bid to secure a spot in the
Continuing his run of form from yesterday, local Central Coast surfer Ryan Slattery was able to show off his powerful rail game in the clean conditions. Slattery knocked out established company in Sunshine Coast pair Championship Tour (CT) wildcard Reef Heazlewood and current Australia / Oceania Regional rankings number six Alister Reginato. Slattery kept his momentum rolling through today’s proceedings, putting on a stellar performance in the third round to book a spot in the Round of 16. The Toukley surfer is competing in his at the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series however didn’t look like he was lacking any sense of heat inexperience as he set the water spraying with strong scores.
“It’s great to make heats just down the road from home at an amazing beach like Avoca,” Slattery said. “I’m only about 40 minutes up the road so to not have to travel too far and have the comfort and wave knowledge of a neighbouring area is really awesome. I’m looking forward to the next few days and hopefully I can continue to get some heat wins and chalk up some event of the year.”
Another major and opportunity rich conditions was George Pittar (North Steyne) who utilised his classy forehand attack to thrive in his third round heat posting the highest heat total of the round. Pittar continued his smart heat strategy only catching a small number of waves, however his best two made up a solid total that his fellow competitors couldn’t match.
“I’m stoked to keep my momentum rolling from yesterday and get a heat win in some fun conditions,” Pittar said.
“To surf against these top tier talents is a great experience in itself and to continue to make heats in these pumping waves is something that I’m very excited about. It’s also very motivating to watch a lot of my fellow North Steyne competitors making heats in this event and giving me an extra lift.”
Other surfers to progress into the Men’s draw included Jacob Wilcox (Margaret River), Billy Stairmand (New Zealand) and Jordin Watson (Culburra Beach).
Hitting the water just before lunchtime, the Women’s second round did not disappoint with surfers locking away solid numbers to book themselves a spot in tomorrow’s action packed day. The top their superior surf skills and showed us why they’ve earned their stripes on the QS.
It was no surprise that Central Coast CT surfer Molly Picklum was front and center of the elite major numbers to set herself up with a spot in the third round.
Picklum was able to pick up where she left days of action, posting an 8.00 point ride in her second round heat to give herself a big boost as we get towards the pointy end of the event. The Central Coast surfer bided her time in the lineup and was able to strike a range of critical maneuvers on both her rides.
“I’m stoked to be through another heat down here at Avoca and surf against some of my best friends including Kobie Enright who I have been very close with for a long period of time,” Picklum said.
Picklum will now meet formerCT surfer Dimity Stoyle (Gold Coast), current Australia / Oceania Regional Rankings leader Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head) and up and coming star Gia Lorentson (Noosa) in the action.
Ryan had her hands full in her second round matchup, however she was able to clinch a spot in the next round with a second place as Zahli Kelly (Tweed Coast) reigned supreme with powerful forehand highest score of the heat being a 7.33 however, the classy natural footer in Kelly was able to net a strong two turn combination for a midrange score at the end of the heat to give her a buffe. A multiple time QS winner, Kelly looks as hungry as ever to try and secure a spot on the Challenger Series and inch closer to a CT debut which she has been so close to securing on numerous occasions.
Kyogle Bowls Results
Wednesday March 16 - J Roughsledge J Arnold R McKenna d G O’Reilly R Felton N Bodycote + 17, P Anderson N Parker G Miller d G Knapp T Burgess B Hyde + 3, W Farrell K Hayes S Hall d G Turner G Currey J Coston + 2.Saturday March 19 - D Williams T Winkler d W Farrell D Zelcer + 20, G Knapp K Walters N Bodycote d G Knapp R Clark D Farrell + 13, M Brown G King drew with J Roughsledge R McKenna 20 all. Championships - fours P Anderson K Hayes J Arnold B Hyde d B Ellis G Miller S Colley J Coston 19 to 16, G Lavelle R McKenna R Goebel P Doyle d B Ryan T Holder D Petherbridge S Hall 22 to 21, A grade singles T Burgess d B Creighton 31 to 21.
SURFERS SHINE ON DAY 3 CENTRAL COAST PRO
South Coaster Kalani Ball looks destined for Finals Day at the Central Coast Pro QS3,000 at Avoca Beach. Credit: WSL / Natalie Meredith
SPORTS RESULTS
Cherry Street Croquet
Tournaments :
Sawtell Ricochet Croquet Level & Handicap.
Block A :
D. Scott Cherry Street Ballina 1st
S.Cook Coutts Crossing 2nd
P.Martin Coutts Crossing 3rd
P.Deeth Coutts Crossing 4th
L.Stewart Sawtell 5th
G.Chapman Urunga 6th
Block B :
T.Kaucic Tweed Heads 1st
D.Warner EDSAAC 2nd
P.Scott Cherry Street Ballina 3rd
S.Higgins EDSAAC 4th
J.Crelin Taree 5th
Block C :
P.Waters Urunga 1st
P.Mounds EDSAAC 2nd
P.Jude Forster 3rd
G.Martin Coutts Crossing 4th
P.Raphael Tweed Heads 5th
Fundraiser Day :
Presentation of $1,200 from Cherry Street Croquet Club and Cherry Street Sports Club to St Andrews Residential Aged care Ballina.
Club President Christine Edlund and Social Manager Gloria Drew along with Management Committee presenting the cheque to St Andrews CEO Todd Yourell.
Todd was very appreciative of both clubs, and said the money would go towards a new bus for St
