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ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS The Alstonville branch of the Red Cross will meet at 1:30pm on Thursday 9 June, 2022. You are very welcome to join us at 3, Newbon Street, Alstonville. For further information, contact the Secretary on 0424742774.
MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Scrap booking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513”
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
The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR), Far North Coast Branch. The next meeting of the Branch will be held on Friday 6 May, 2022, at the Ballina RSL Club, at 9.30 for 10.00 start. Guest speaker for this meeting will be Wayne Crawford, a speaker from Ballina on Richmond Rotary Club. Hear about recycling/reuse of hospital beds/Wheelchairs etc. Wayne was originally scheduled to speak at our last meeting which unfortunately had to be can-celled, so has kindly stepped in for this meeting. Tea and coffee should be available at this meeting. Enquiries to 0437 509 618 PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 16th May at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. The Ballina Shire Council Mayor will be the guest speaker. There will be a luncheon on 27th May. This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170.
BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Craft Stall at The Plaza , Alstonville on Friday 6th May from 8.30am till 2pm.
FREE BRUNCH Good afternoon, once again we are holding our free brunch for our local community doing it tough at present and hope you could kindly place our event in the next 2 editions as you so kindly have done in the past. Free Community Brunch is to be held at the Ballina presbyterian hall Saturday the 7th May. Everyone is welcome,so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs sandwiches, tea, coffee and juice or just a chat. Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10am to 12pm Thanks so much, you usually place this attachment in your paper, but you would have to change the date, as I only had this old copy. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions Carol Taylor 0438812235
BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (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 May 2 2022. Our Autumn Exhibition will be on May 20-22 at the Masonic Centre, Ballina. New members are always welcome. For more information - info@bacci. com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540
CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubi-lee. It features a collection of royal memorabilia, including a rare 1953 coronation periscope, and runs until Sunday 24 July. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. The Community Resource Centre is open for research on Ballina Shire families on Fridays only – prior bookings essential. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au.
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BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB The Ballina Country Music Club’s “LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC DAYS” of the Month. The start of 2022 has been devoid of Country Music, but we are back and our next “LIVE MUSIC DAY” is SUNDAY 1st MAY, 2022 at THE BALLINA RSL CLUB, Grant Street BALLINA. The music starts at 10.45am and we welcome back those fantastic “WALK UP-ARTISTS” who have entertained us over the past 14 years. The backing band for the day is “SMOKEHOUSE from Tweed heads” and the LINE DANCERS will be just great so it’s gonna be a great day of Country Music. The Ballina RSL Club have been “very active” supporting those who have encountered “hardships” with the entry free) will be “fund raiser” styled and we are hoping for a donation upon entry. The proceeds of the day going to “Local Community Appeals” as nominated by The Ballina RSL Club.
BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens. Monday – Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm. Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30 am. Wednesday - Tai Chi 8:30 am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30 am 4. Line Dancing 9:30 am, Indoor Bowls 1 pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1 pm. AGM for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30 pm Contact Bonnie 0414927361
BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am” Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www.ballinabridge.org.au
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 further information contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ at: vppr-3209990@toastmastersclubs. org
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 CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. 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 BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB Marilyn Wallace is the guest speaker at the next luncheon of Brunswick Valley VIEW Club on May 12. The venue is Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Please advise Wenda on 0449 563 580 or email wjhunt@yahoo.com if you are attending, as numbers are needed for catering purposes. VIEW is a national women’s organisation with 15,000 members in close to 300 communities ex-clusively supporting the education charity The Smith Family. Members sponsor students, volun-teer, fundraise and advocate to improve the life outcomes of disadvantaged Australian children and young people. As The Smith Family’s largest community sponsor of Learning for Life stu-dents, VIEW supports the educational outcomes of more than 1480 disadvantaged children and VIEW, visit view.org.au, call 1800 805
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366 or email view@thesmithfamily. com.au. BYRON BAYBYRON BAY COMMUNITY OPEN DAY AT NEW LOOK FLETCHER STREET COTTAGE 12. further services.
CASINO
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BEEF WEEK LUNCHEON FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP NEW MEMBERS always welcome. Sue 66633233
‘ART at the CASSINO GALLERY.
COUNTRY MUSIC
CASINO CWA BRANCH NEWS
CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK3 MONDAY M.Hartley TUESDAY M. Newstead WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
BLIND CITIZENS AUSTRALIA BRANCH
CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Wed at the RSM. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE
HISTORY GROUP
LINE DANCING CLASSES
CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS
CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO
ASSOCIATION
SHED com.au
CASINO MINI RAIL
CASINO CROQUET CLUB details.
CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP 66626424.
CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP will
COOLANGATTACOOLANGATTA THE COOLANGATTA BRANCH OF cooked meals Blay said.
This year, QCWA COOLANGATTA is cause!
Street, Coolangatta Entry: $ 10 Details: Come along for a cup of tea or coffee, some tasty treats, as only CWA women can do, and great speakers. RSVP: Numbers are limited, so you must register for this event. Phone or text Cathy or Robyn to register or for further details. Cathy: 0490 121 166 Robyn: 0409 563 940 If you can’t make it, you can still help make a difference by donating to our fundraising page: https:// www.biggestmorningtea.com. au/s/36093/44890
THE COOLANGATTA BRANCH OF THE QCWA are carrying on the long-held tradition of caring for people in times of crisis and for those less fortunate within our community. We are currently recruiting new members to enable us to contribute even more for our community. We meet monthly in our hall, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9.30 am, at If you would like to come along and meet us, see what we’re about, or for more information, please call Barbara on 0401 474 670, or email: qcwacoolangattabranch@gmail.com.
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
GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB A huge thank you to all who helped make the Potted Plants and Cut Flowers display so lovely at the Grafton Show. Especially to all the entrants who managed to come up with beautiful exhibits. even after such long, prolonged wet, wet weather. Thanks also to our sponsors and volunteers who make it all happen. We have a Cancer Council Morning Tea fundraiser coming up on Thursday May 19th at 10am at one of our member’s homes. This may change depending on how much rain we get this week! For more information please contact graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com or call Jane on 0438 593032. New members are welcome, cost is just $10 a year.
CLARENCE DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE BOWLS PAST PRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NSW Attention all Past President members, we have our quarterly meeting at Grafton District Services Club on Sunday, 15th May 2022, following our game of bowls. Our bowls game, which is a mixed game, will commence at 10.00am. This will happen after we have caught up with all our Past President friends and had some laughs before we progress to the greens. Even on the greens, the laughs and fun will continue until lunch time at about 12.30pm, when we will indulge in something yummy from the bistro. At 1.30pm, our Quarterly Meeting will take place in the new function area where we will discuss all the important items. Our Annual Membership fees are now due and remain the same as last year. Full Members - $15.00 and Social Members - $10.00. If you are one of our lucky new members who joined and paid their fees in 2022, you year. Anyone interested in becoming a member of Past Presidents, come along and join in the fun. You only need to be a registered bowler to be eligible to join us, but you need to bring along a smile and be prepared to laugh a lot. and we thank Grafton District Services Club for their generosity in providing also thank them for hosting our day. The past couple of years have been a challenge for everyone and our State Friendship Carnival was postponed. We have a new date for our State Friendship Carnival which will go ahead from Friday 24th February, 2023, to Sunday 26th February, 2023, inclusive. The venue for our State Carnival is Wooli Bowling Club, and we thank Wooli Club for hosting this event. Thank you also to the caravan parks and accommodation venues, for being so obliging with the changing of dates and refunding of funds.
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 Grafton Seniors recently held April meeting, attendance 47, apologies 10. Guest speaker : Richie Williamson spoke on 2GF, & time on Council. Sick List : best wishes, Barbara Cassie. General business : members asked to turn off phones during meetings; new public address system purchased; members reminded of requirements if Committee : Dot & David Bailey have Trips : The Channon markets, Sun, 8 May, spare seats; mystery trip, 24 June, just on sale; 8 day QLD tour from 13 Aug. 2 spare seats. Competition results : E. Milen; D. Schuhmacher; A. Preac; P. Cooke; B. Ling; D. Monaghan; M. Sales; M. Cotton. New members : over 50’s welcome. Next meeting : Tues, 10 May, 10.30am, Racecourse. Speaker, Mayor, Ian Tiley. Enquiries : Sandra 6642 7720, or 0417 464 946.”
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
KYOGLE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites you to the opening of our most recent exhibition ‘Glimpses of Early Settlement’ Kyogle Museum 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle Saturday 7th May, 2022 10.00am to 12.30pm tea RSVP 30th April, 2022 Phone: (02) 6632 3041 By email: khs.group1972@gmail.com P.O. Box 605, Kyogle 2474
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.
KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Kyogle Country Music is holding a musical day on Mothers Day 8th May at the KYOGLE BOWLING CLUB commencing at 11am. THE BOWLING CLUB will be fully catering on the day. Hope to see you there. Everyone is Welcome. $2 donation at door appreciated to help to-wards Room Hire.
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
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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.
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
LISMORE GARDEN CLUB MEETING Thursday12th May 1pm. Goonellabah Soccer Club. Reserve Street Goonellabah Special Flower for May Salvia or Daisy. Speaker on Orchid Growing. Reminder: Morning Tea Saturday21st May. 10am. Annette Zambelli`s Garden Modanville. Info please contact Sec Dawn 0448294496.dcoles39@outlook. com
CWA LISMORE WANT “YOU” in 2022! The Lismore DAY BRANCH of the CWA will meet at a new location on THURSDAY JUNE 2nd at the Rochdale Theatre premises 603 Ballina Road, Goonellabah. Parking is available on both Ballina Road and Jubilee Av. Our meeting time is 9:30am for 10:00am start. We WANT “YOU” TO JOIN US for the opportunity to be involved with a group of friendly wonderful women of all ages, have fun, make friends, and be involved with the opportunity to contribute to fundraising for worthwhile Community causes. PLEASE COME ALONG and experience for yourself what being a CWA Member could mean to you and your life. For more information contact our President Aliison Kelly on Mobile 0428 216 079. We will also shortly be re-commencing our Tuesday CRAFT & CRAFT LEARNING days with the CWA Evening Branch and will provide more details for you as soon as we can. WE SO LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU. LISMORE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support will meet on Friday, May 20, at 10am at Summerland House Farm, 253 Wardell Rd, Alstonville. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss symptom management and discuss successful strategies in a supportive, encouraging envi-ronment. All members of the Parkinson’s community, family and friends are most welcome to attend. “
LISMORE GARDEN CLUB Lismore Garden Club meeting Thursday 12th May 1pm Goonellabah Soccer Club Reserve Street Goonellabah. Speaker talk on Orchid growing. Show bench special Daisy or Salvia. Morning Tea Annette Zambelli`s Garden Modanville. Sat21st May. Info contact sec Dawn 0448 294 496 dcoles39@outlook.com
GOONELLABAH PROBUS CLUB MEMBERS OF GOONELLABAH PROBUS CLUB PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. OUR AGM AND CHANGE OVER LUNCHEON WILL NOW BE HELD AT JACK AND JOY” PIPER”S HOME AT 530 WYRALLAH ROAD MONALITIE COMMENCING AT 10 AM PLEASE RING GLORIA FRANCIS ON 66291442 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170
LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Lismore every week Thursdays 6pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418 264 489.
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Lismore Orchid Socy. now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve).
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 & learning craft days on TUESDAYS - we so look forward to meeting you.
LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP Embroiderers Group. Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. This is our new venue where 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.
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 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: 02 6621 3200
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
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 PM. 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
LISMORE RAINFOREST BOTANIC GARDENS OPEN DAY is Sunday 29 May
9am till 1 pm Native plant nursery stall, brunch stall, card and book sales, great advice, educational displays. Bookings essential for walks publicity@friendslrbg.com.au EACH WALK TAKES ONE HOUR Numbers limited
9.30am USEFUL PLANTS GARDEN - Andreas 10.3O THE GARDENS REGENERATION – Mari Jo 11.00 UNCOMMON PLANTS GARDEN – Peter Gould 11.00 NATIVE BEES AS POLLINATORS– Trudi 11.30 HOOP PINE FOREST - Marama 12.00 pm WILSON’S PARK SPECIES GARDEN - Tim 12.00 USEFUL PLANTS GARDEN - Ken 12.30 ENCOUNTERS 2020 GARDEN - Tracey Meet at Visitor’s Centre 15mins before please. Wear sturdy shoes and hat. Gold coin donation.
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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.
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 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 free, but please make 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/ East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
MACLEAN
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
MURWILLUMBAH
MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY 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: phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792
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
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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TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB VIEW Clubs call on volunteers to reconnect with community after a challenging year about TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club contact [Presi-dent Kathie on 0407709629 or visit www.view.org. au.
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.
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NORTHERN RIVERS DAY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 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 to other -Partners or Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved in the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0400 747 630
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. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden
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