This page is dedicated to all those that have passed

Adored Great Grandfather of Luana, Scott, Holly, Cody, Zara, Leo, Louie.

Nature’s Gentleman

Family and friends are invited to attend Robert’s Celebration of Life to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, 21 Kalinga Street, West Ballina on Friday, 8th September 2023 commencing at 2pm

Robert’s Service will be livestreamed please see Parkview Funeral Home website for details.

Funeral Notice

FISHER, Marjorie Annie

Passed away peacefully at Crowley Aged Care, Ballina on Sunday 3rd September.

Aged 96 years. Formerly of Goonellabah.

Dearly Beloved Wife of Owen (dec). Adored Mother of Roger, Marilyn, Cherryl (dec), Owen, Beverley and their spouses.

Much loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother.

Loving Sister to Freda and Janice and also to Athol, Gloria, Joyce, Eric, Len, Royce, Don, Neil, Fay, Robert and Julie (all dec).

Family and friends are invited to attend a Church Funeral Service for Marjorie to be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Zadoc Street Lismore on MONDAY 11th September, 2023 commencing at 11.00 am. A er the service the cortege will leave for the Lismore Lawn Cemetery

Saddle, Steel Wheelbarrow, 2x Car Stands, Quantity of Snig Chains, Assorted Poly Fittings, KnapSaks, Poly Water Trough, ICB (1000L Pod), Molasses Lick Drum, 12FT Hurricane Farm Gate 1000L Steel Fuel Tank, Aluminium Extension Ladder, 3x Cast Iron Bath Tubs, Numerous Workshop tools including Hand & Power Tools, Grease Guns & Oils, Quantity of Electric Fencing gear including Steel Pickets, Rolls of wire, Stand offs & Solar Energizers, Fencing equipment including Wire, Wire Spinner, Strainers,

ALSTONVILLE

ALSTONVILLE & DISTRICT CRICKET

CLUB

To celebrate the 50 years since the amalgamation of Alstonville & Wollongbar Cricket Clubs, the Alstonville & District CC have planned several reunion activities for a reunion of former and current players to be held on the weekend of 20/21/22

October. Friday 20th

October - Informal Welcome drinks/dinner at the Federal Hotel from 6:00pm; Saturday 21st October -

“Old Mates Day” at Geoff Watt Oval which includes a BBQ luncheon from 10:30 am and drinks from 4:00 pm at the Plateau Sports Club and on Sunday 22nd October a special luncheon at the Plateau Sports Club from 11:30 am onwards. Signed cricket memorabilia will be auctioned from 2:00pm

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS

The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Join Alstonville Plateau Historical Society for a celebration of all things gardening, past and present, from botanicals to gnomes. Our latest exhibition, Spade Work, features the garden at Crawford House Museum through the ages, as well as the award-winning gardens of the Alstonville area. It will run until Friday 24th November. Crawford House Museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open on Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. There are facilities for research about Ballina Shire families, as well as books about local history and commemorative wineglasses and keyrings for sale. For enquiries, call 6628 1829 or visit. By the way, we have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum and, if you’re on a Jobseekers payment and 55 or older, it’s a great way to meet your mutual obligation requirements. If you’re interested, visit us at the museum or call us.

ALSTONVILLE & DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB

Alstonville & District Cricket Club will be celebrating its 50th year of existence since the amalgamation of the two village clubs on the plateau - Alstonville & Wollongbar on 10th July 1973. The reunion of former and current players will take place on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd October weekend. Plans include a Welcome BBQ luncheon at one of the home competition games being played at either Hill Park, Wollongbar or Geoff Watt Oval, Alstonville on the Sat 21st Oct. (Cricket draw for season 2023/24 still to be determined). Drinks will continue to fow from 4:00pm onwards at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club.

On Sun 22nd Oct, a special luncheon will be held from mid-day onwards at the Sports Club. Guests will be entertained with cricket stories from each decade and all attending former and current 1st Grade players will receive a keyring with their playing number attached (in line with the sequence of selection).

Leading into the reunion celebrations, an ‘Old Mates’ group will meet every month at ‘The Crossing Cafe’ Main Street, Alstonville for a social gathering and beverage to renew old friendships and forming new ones. For further enquiries for cricket reunion contact Jack Oates (mob: 0429 533 940) or for ‘Old Mates’ contact Garry Ensbey (mob: 0403 033 227

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM

Celebrate the beginning of Spring with the offcial launch of Alstonville Plateau Historical Society’s Spring Activities program on the lawns of Crawford House Museum this Sunday 10th September from 1pm till 4pm. We’re calling September “Scarecrow Month” and on Sunday there’ll be a Scarecrow Nutbush Schemozzle (a line or chair dance), a Hobby Horse Gymkhana, workshops for making scarecrows, hobby horses and crepe paper fowers, plus the offcial launch of the ‘Travels with my Gnome’ photographic competition. Refreshments will be worms, carrots, and mud pies (all edible, of course) and the cost will be a gold coin donation, payable at the gate. Crawford House Museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville. enquiries, call 0429 079 364 (Ruth Povall)

ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB

Alstonville Probus Club meets on the last Thursday of each month at Plateau Sports Club at 10.00 am. This commences with a cupper and chat, with the formal meeting commencing at 10.30 which includes an interesting guest speaker. All visitors are welcome.

ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB

A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects.

QUILTERS

ALSTONVILLE

We are called Plateau Quilters Alstonville we meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month at the RSL Hall Alstonville from 1pm until 4pm New members would be most welcome. Rhonda Bonner 66298267

EMBROIDERERS GROUP

Meetings are 9.30am2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn.

MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, 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.

THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch ALSTONVILLE SUBBRANCH

Alstonville RSL sub-Branch will now hold their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 11am at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue!

BALLINA

Fellowship of First Fleeters

The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday 24th September 2023 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 10.30 am. Anyone interested in their convict family history from any of the many feets who journeyed here are very welcome to join our group. Our guest speaker will be Alan Hicks speaking on the history of trains in Ballina. If you wish to attend, please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW HOBBY??? COME AND JOIN THE HEADLINERS CHORUS

We are an all-female group of all ages who love to sing “Acappella” in 4-part Barbershop harmony. We are well known in the Northern Rivers community and would love you to join us. Come along to a rehearsal on Monday nights from 7pm and for more information see our website or enquire to Tracey Ezzy on 0438 446 809

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI)

We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. 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.

Ph: Deb on 0432105540

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 at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina.

Call Judy Forsyth: 0407664337.

BALLINA CWA BRANCH

Ladies that are at a loose end on a Wednesday morning, might like to come and join our happy band of members. We meet every Wednesday from 9.00am to noon and can learn many crafts from fellow ladies. Barbara, our Handicraft’s Offcer (0428116668) is there to lend a hand when help is needed. She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. If you have any UFO’s (unfnished objects) why not call in to see us for the morning? Morning tea is served at a cost of just $3. All are welcome. Mahjong is played in our rooms every Wednesday and Thursday from 12.30pm at a cost of $4. Everyone welcome.

Ballina Coastal Quilters

We meet at the North Lakes Community Hall in Whiting Way, Ballina on a Wednesday twice a month from 9 am to 2 pm. The group gives opportunities for friendship, support, and socialisation. and to celebrate our creative achievements in the area of quilting and related stitchery. We encourage our members to seek and share knowledge of their skills. New members would be most welcome. The cost is $5 per session Georgia 66876834

BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB

We are taking a bus for a shopping trip to Pacifc Fair on Wednesday, November 29th. Cost is $26.00 Non probus Club members are cordially invited to join us. Pick up times are Alstonville 8:15am, Opposite West Tower Tavern at 8:30am, and Ballina RSL at 8:45am at the bus stop in front of the car park. For more information, and to book a seat call Pamela on 6681 1022.Ballina Ladies Probus Club meets on the frst Wednesday of the month at the Ballina RSL Club at 10 am for a business meeting, a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two, and a guest speaker. For more information call Beryl on 0419 258 282 This week we are celebrating Ballina Ladies Probus Club’s 36th Birthday.

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - 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. Ph: Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA FREE COMMUNITY HOT BRUNCH

Ballina Free Community

Hot Brunch, First Saturday of each month.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a hot brunch of sausages, rissoles bacon & eggs, cereal, tea and coffee. Or just come for a chat. Frozen take away meals available. Held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10AM TO 12PM Carol: 0438812235

BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB

Ballina Ladies Probus Club welcomes new members, and visitors are welcome to attend a meeting to see what we are like. We meet at the Ballina RSL Club the frst Wednesday of the month at 10am. After the business meeting and a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two, we listen to a guest speaker. For more information call Wendy 0410 560 916 or Beryl 0419 285 282 This year we are having a Friendship Coffee Morning once a month at a variety of cafes around Ballina.

BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE

RSL DAY CLUB

A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment.

Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB

Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY

Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Ph. 0411719074.

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.

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). Ph: Allan Watt: 0402 749 582

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am.

Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. 1800 805 366

CASINO

CASINO COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC

Please note change of day and date for September Social

It will be held upstairs at the Casino RSM Club on Saturday the 30th of September from 10.00am Come along and enjoy some great country music and take advantage of the meals & drinks offered by the RSM Club. New Artists always welcome. Free entry,raffes and lucky door prize contact Carole 0438641500

CASINO Uniting Church Harvest Festival 9am 17th September Auction of Produce 11am Bring a plate to share 12.30pm All very welcome.

ST MARKS SINGERS

CONCERT LOVE IS IN THE AIR 1.30 pm Saturday 9th Sept Anglican Hall Barker st Casino. Admission $10 includes afternoon tea with homemade biscuits Come along and met up with your friends for a lovely afternoon.

THE CWA CASINO DAY’S next monthly meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am Thursday September 21st (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2023. The Land Cookery entry for September is Remembrance biscuits, you don’t have to be a member to submit an entry. All cookery enquiries -Rita Nicholls 0429364160. All welcome, come and have a cuppa and see what we are about. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.

CASINO COMMUNITY

MEN’S SHED

Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am1.30pm. Contact 66626423

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

INC - We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am.

We are in Room 5, upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am.

For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call 6664 1118

CASINO EVENING BRANCH OF CWA

The Casino Evening Branch of the CWA meets on the frst Thursday of the month at the Casino Uniting Church Hall at 6pm. Come along and have supper and fnd out what we do. All welcome.

Enquiries to: Jo 0417798622

CASINO FUN DAY OUT FOR SENIORS

A day out for ALL LONELY

PEOPLE of our aged communities from Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Coraki, Woodburn, and Evans Head.

Feel free to get your own group together for a great day.

Where: Casino RSM Club

Date: Friday 15th September 2023

Time: 10.30am-2.30pm

Cost: $10

10.30am: Sandra BinneySolicitor, information on necessity of wills, power of attorney and guardianship.

10.45am: Vivianna- Pharmacist @ Scrivener & Webb, information about available and supplied services.

11.00am: Gerard DunlopSeniors Right Service, information about rights as older citizens.

11.20am: Lucky Door Prizes and Raffes Drawn.

12.00pm: Light lunch served with tea/coffee.

12.45pm: Entertainment from The Minstrels.

Contact: Jan Danaher0414625680 for Transport, Seating, Catering Purposes and any other Enquiries.

CASINO GALLERY-ART at the CASSINO GALLERY. The Casino Art Group meets here every Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 3pm Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information.

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 & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY Meet the 4th Thursday each month. At St Marks Anglican Hall @ 6:30pm

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the offce a call on 66621217.

WEEK 1

MONDAY D.Clarke & D.Allen

TUESDAY K.Evans & K.Rowse

WEDNESDAY L.Douglas

K.Bratti & own help

THURSDAY

H.Mofftt & J.Hanna

M.Goodlad & own help

FRIDAY L. Dorrington & S.Forrester

P.Plunkett & Own help

CASINO MINI RAIL

Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS

CLUB

Our Meeting is on fourth Thursday of each month at Casino RSM Club at 10:00am. Contact Kathleen Griffns, President phone 0427622470 or Daphne Boyd, Secretary phone 0400070085.

CASINO UNITING CHURCH

CAFÉ PRAISE…. Every Wednesday @ 10-11am. All

Welcome 10am Morning Tea Fellowship.

Welcome and Chat 10.30am Praise and Worship

CASINO VIEW CLUB

Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418715374

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP is on Thursday September 7, 10 am at Fairy Hill Hall on Summerland Way. This is our annual BRING AND BUY market/stall, with proceeds toward Hall upkeep. Please bring donated item/ items to sell, with price marked & a little cash to buy something. It would also be a great day to join the Fairy Hill Craft group. BYO craft project to work on and your lunch; tea/ coffee provided. For further details please phone Sue on 66633233

AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino each week. The group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George 0427133372

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.

Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome.

Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW

VOGUE DANCE CLUB

St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners.

Every Tuesday from 3pm5.30pm @ $5 per head.

First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person. Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552.

THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY

CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games, and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

EVANS HEAD

EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 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.

EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS

CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP

Meet every Tuesday 9am12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.

Table Tennis At Goonellabah

Tuesday and Thursday mornings 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

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

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT

GARDEN CLUB -“Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, fowers and nature A huge thanks to our Open Garden hosts at Ulmarra recently. Such a beautiful display of so much colour. It looked like spring had come a month earlier in their garden than anywhere else in the valley. And to think that early last year it was covered in food water and mud. An amazing effort, we really appreciate the invitation. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 7th September at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday. Entry is $2, please bring small change and morning tea to share if you are able. We will supply coffee, tea etc.There will also be the regular Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. Please label plants and cuttings to help others know what they are buying. Paper and pens will be made available. All proceeds go to our Club. Our guest speaker from Orchids Plus will be speaking on the topic of Orchids and Tillandsias (air plants).If you are not a member you are most welcome to attend as a visitor and just pay the $2 entry fee. However, the10Membership Fee is payable on your second visit.

“GRAFTON SENIORS recently did 8-day coach tour to western NSW. Day l, to Narrabri through Glen Innes, Inverell, Delungra, Myall massacre memorial site, Bingara. Day 2, Guided tour old Narrabri Gaol, tourist centre, Crossing Theatre, Sawn Rocks. Day 3, Boggabri museum, Tractor shed, Narabri Fish Farm. Day 4, Yarrie Lake, CSIRO radio telescope, Wee Waa Museum. Day 5, To Coonabarabran, viewing tourist centre, Crystal Kingdom, Tooraweenah to view Warrumbungle range, Gilgandra tourist centre, then Dubbo. Day 6, Dubbo Western Plains Zoo & old gaol. Day 7, To Dunedoo painted silo, Coolah black stump, Mullaley, Gunnedah, Tamr,vorth Equine Centre, Entertainment centre, Big Golden Guitar, Oxley lookout. Day 8, Tamworth hands of fame, hall of fame, bronze busts of country stars, Uralla Thunderbolts grave & statue, McCrossins mill, railway station, Armidale UNE, park. churches, Guyra tomato hot houses, Glen Innes, then home. Sincere thanks to all for doing tour, committee for preparing picnic morning teas. coach captain, Alan R, for great tour. Next coach trip, day to Kings Plains Castle, near Glen Innes, Fri, 17 November, just a few spare seats. Next meeting, I 0.30am, Tues, 12 September

GRAFTON U 3 A

The September Jabberfest will be held on Monday11th commencing at 10 a.m. in our usual venue The New Life Church in Arthur st. Following up on our outstanding August meeting, we will again meet, for the frst session ,Jessica Stamper from the local Constabulary, who will bring us all up to date with the latest SCAMS Yes all those annoying phone calls that seem on the face of it to be an actual factor that requires you to provide information that will be used to cost you a whole lot of your hard earned money. Scammers are becoming far more sophisticated and seemingly genuine and Jessica, who provided us with those Little Black Book[s] of Scams. will explain how these are evolving at an ever-increasing rate. This subject I’m sure could encompass the whole Jabberfest meeting not only the early session and after the tea break the other speaker for the day will be Dr. Bill Wynn, Physiotherapist at the Grafton Base Hospital We hope to see another eager and receptive roll up of members to the September Jabberfest for what must be subjects of great importance to us all 10 a.m. Monday 11 th be there.

GRAFTON CWA CELEBRATES CWA AWARENESS WEEK

This week is CWA Awareness Week, which runs from 3rd-9th September. The Country Women’s Association of NSW lobbies on various issues and this year is using its annual Awareness Week campaign to highlight the issue of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and Tourette syndrome etc and is calling for urgent changes to improve diagnosis and treatment options around ADHD in regional areas. During Awareness Week, CWA wants to highlight these issues and urge governments at all levels to look at how we can better support those with neurodivergent conditions. We also want to raise awareness in our communities about what neurodiversity is, the many people who live with neurodivergent conditions, and through greater awareness, build understanding of difference, and be more accepting of those differences.

Members of Grafton CWA are learning more about neurodiversity this week after the monthly meeting and are joining with the statewide campaign to increase awareness and research funding.

Grafton Branch meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in CWA rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Sts. Morning tea is at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome. Craft mornings are also held on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, starting at 9.30am

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.

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 10.30a.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 66447347 or 0416067315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477213017

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 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 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 Thurs and Sunday 1pm to 4pm $12 – Family $5 – Adult and $2 – Child.

Research hours are Tues to Thurs 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.

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,