Trades & Services

ALSTONVILLEALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832. 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. Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details. CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum is “Golden Pathways Embroidery”. It features the creative and traditional gold thread embroidery by the Goldwork Embroiderers Group and runs until Sunday 17 April. All entry fees and Northern Rivers cultural institutions. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays or at other times by appointment for groups. The Community Resource Centre is open for research on Ballina Shire families on Fridays by prior booking only. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com. au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au.

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS The Alstonville branch of Red Cross until Friday 6 May. Tickets will be on sale on Wednesdays outside outside the Newsagent in Main Street, Alstonville. Your support is welcomed as all funds raised will be distributed locally.

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

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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 Centre, Ballina. New members are always welcome. com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540

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BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The results of our Easter Stall and Total result of the Craft and Cake 1st Prize, ticket no G05613, S. Oliver 2nd Prize, ticket no G05516, Adrienne Dewdney. We would like to congratulate our winners and thank the Ballina Shire Community for once again stepping up and helping us to raise this excellent sum. Our members have worked hard to provide the items for the stall and for working selling

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

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens. Monday – Line Dancing Chi 8:30 am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom 7:30 am 4. Line Dancing 9:30 am, Indoor Bowls 1 pm. Friday – pm. AGM for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30 pm Contact Bonnie 0414927361

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB “Social play every Monday 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. 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

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 toastmastersclubs.org or our 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 members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. 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. Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

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CASINO CWA BRANCH NEWS Everyone welcome. Casino CWA Meeting 9.00am Thursday 21st April 2022 at Casino Presbyterian Church Hall.. Enquires Jan Corocher 66626424, Margert Good 66621746

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 2 MONDAY B.McEnerny & C.Moulden T. Evans TUESDAY D. Coleman K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly WEDNESDAY M.&M. Ayshford L.Wright THURSDAY J.Crooks S.&B. Garrard FRIDAY T.Micallef P.Mackney & own help CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

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CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com

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

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently held at Casino RSM, Wednesday Hoy at 5pm, Thursday Euchre 1pm. Contact Jan 0414625680

CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO Held each Thurs evening at 7pm at Casino RSM, supporting our local under privileged school children. Everyone welcome.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance 1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

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

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

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

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time