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• Over 600 individual care packs • 250 cleaning kits • 85 Activity packs for children Anita Blay, President of CWA Coolangatta said: “The overwhelming and generous donations and support from our community has allowed us to help many people during this crisis. We cannot thank our local community members enough”. “The response from people receiving these items has been heart-warming. Many people had tears and said that it’s not just that we are receiving these, it’s knowing that people care”, Ms Blay said. “QCWA Coolangatta would also like to thank our local community members who kindly donated over $ 5,000 for spent on items of need for families and individuals”. QCWA Coolangatta is currently building up the branch and recruiting new members to enable them to contribute even more for their community. If you would like more information or would like to become a member, please call Barbara on 0401 474 670. For further information please contact Anita Blay, President on 0418 405 804.
YOU’RE INVITED
This year, QCWA COOLANGATTA is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to help Cancer Council raise vital funds for people impacted by cancer – and we’d love for you to join us for this great cause! When: Tuesday 17th May at 10:30 am 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 On the 11th April we enjoyed an informative talk from Rosie on making Bee Hotels for solitary native bees as well as discussing caring for native bees that produce honey. It was great to actually taste native bee We also covered how to help plants cope with wet soil and wet pots. or pot plants in the Grafton Show on the 6th and 7th May: - Pots must be clean and have a saucer and be easy to carry -Trim off any old or damaged leaves that detract from the look of the plant - Clean leaves with water only, do not use oil or milk or anything else to add shine. - Flowers should not have wired stems In May we have some members busy setting up and looking after the Potted Plants and Cut Flowers Section in the Show Pavillion. We also have an outing to a member’s garden to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning tea fundraiser on Thursday 19th May. If you are interested in coming along to any events please email us on graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com for more details or call Jane on 0438 593 032 Membership is just $10 for the year.
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
KINGSCLIFFE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF
The Tweed Hospital branch of United Hospital Auxiliaries NSW is to conduct a membership drive at Kingscliff Shopping Village on April 28-29. While the branch has had a close connection with The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that have to processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421 085 985.
KYOGLE
KYOGLE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites you to the opening of our most recent exhibition ‘Glimpses of Early
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KYOGLE
Settlement’ Kyogle Museum 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle Saturday 7th May, 2022 10.00am to 12.30pm Phone: (02) 6632 3041 P.O. Box 605, Kyogle 2474
KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For
RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every the luncheon room at 7pm. For more
LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Moon on 66322233.
LENNOX HEADLENNOX HEADS
LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB Members do what they can, when they
LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club of the month. The Club sponsors three New members and guests are most 0466717435.
LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of 7.00pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW LENNOX HEAD CWA
PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox,
LISMORE
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for purchase.
GOONELLABAH PROBUS CLUB MEMBERS OF GOONELLABAH PROBUS CLUB PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. OUR AGM AND CHANGE OVER LUNCHEON WYRALLAH ROAD MONALITIE COMMENCING AT 10 AM PLEASE RING GLORIA FRANCIS ON 66291442 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS
LINE DANCING CLASSES
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Meets 3rd Wed of each month at (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) CWA meet at 9.30 for 10am on the 1st Thursday of each month at the wonderful women, fun, and the PLEASE COME ALONG to see for Member of CWA could mean to you
LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 our new venue where we welcome to meet, share and learn. For more
LISMORE CITY BOWLS CLUB Bowls Club or phone: 66215991. (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at
MAINLY MUSIC LISMORE. T: 02 6621 3200 PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS
SPRUNG can reach us here and for general
play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and very welcome
THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE Shots please. Phone 0435990919 for FURTHER NOTICE)
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB
NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)
LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary are having our’ MADE FROM THE HEART’ Craft Market on Saturday 30th April 10am -3pm Sunday 1st May 10am - 2pm. At Goonellabah Workers Sports Club Goonellabah 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah We have a RAFFLE 1st prize $500.00, 2nd prize $100.00 Drawn on Sunday May 1st. Local Artisans and the Auxiliary have a large variety of their wares available. (not all stalls will have EFTPOS facilities available) Hope to see you there All money raised goes towards buying equipment for Lismore Base Hospital Dr;s ,Staff and Patients.
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/
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)
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.’
TWEED HEADS
CLUB BANORA GARDEN CLUB Announcement Club Banora Garden Club - Next meeting 3rd May 2022 Do you love the garden, plants, veggies, want to meet new like-minded friends or just get out for a while meeting new people, then come along to our next friendly Garden Club meeting. Club Banora Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 3rd May 2022. The club meets monthly on the November when it meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Guest Speaker monthly when available - Hopefully Horticulturist from Bunnings in May Doors open 9.30 am, Meeting at 10 am. Venue: Club Banora - Twin Towns Services Club, Leisure Drive, Banora Point, NSW. Entry Fee: $5.00 includes morning tea/ coffee and refreshment. Available: door, social morning teas, bus trips, guest speakers. Trading table of your favourite plants for sale by arrangement with Maria. Prizes available for Benching - bring along your favourite plants or blossom, Floral Art and share with other members. 5 Sections of entry: Cut Flowers, 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 includes access to three clubs. Looking forward to seeing you there. On behalf of the President Maria
Your Life Matters
Regional & Rural Workshop
Join Quest for Life to learn practical tools & strategies for living well and building resilience in challenging times
Australians living in regional and rural communities are some of the most resilient people on earth. But the ability to weather the challenges of life may come at a price. Many families are emotionally 'tough' and find it difficult to reach out and ask for help.
Join Quest fir Life Founder Petrea King and Senior Facilitator Margie Braunstein to learn how to strengthen your resilience and learn practical tools, strategies and skills to help your financial, mental and emotional resources flourish. Saturday 30 April 2022
9.30am-3.00pm
VENUE Tullera Community Hall - 682 Dunoon Road Tullera
COST NO CHARGE - Fully subsidised Morning tea provided/BYO lunch
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Register: Lismore Day Branch Country Women's Association Email: aliison@internode.on.net Call: 0428 216 079
Petrea King and Margie Braunstein Facilitator
MACLEAN
MURWILLUMBAH
POTTSVILLE HASTINGS POINT
TWEED HEADS
LINDA, DIANE, JENNIFER (standing behind) and DAWN .. all members of the TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB Harry. All Enquiries contact Maria Harry, President 07 5524 8234 or Greg Morrison, 07 5524 5743
TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club month at the South Tweed Sports Club, at either the Club Bistro or bar. Any President Kathie on 0407709629. years,and make new connections with women in the area. VIEW, 14,000 women throughout Australia. connect in the community, enjoy The Smith Family. TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club President Kathie so disrupted due to the COVID-19 and our club has been like a second women checking in on each other, country, and coming to a new place current circumstances. For those who women, while doing something that is the largest community sponsor has supported children and young The Smith Family is also celebrating its 100th birthday this year, with Australia. “The Smith Family has Adelaide later in the year, and also local parties she said. “We are also proud to contribute to the ongoing program, and each year we ensure that Family TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Fashion Parades, theatre parties and restaurants.“We are always looking monthly meeting,” Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Freda next TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW Club meeting will take place (complying Tweed Heads. Create connections and
TWIN TOWNS AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Twin Towns & District Garden Club next meeting 9th May 2022 note meeting starts 9.30amTwin Towns Auditorium next to Library, Brett Street, Tweed Heads. presidents award, Trading tables, minded gardeners. Guest Speaker monthly: May - Kim Martin “Bio Organic Solutions 9/5/2022 June - Kay Bolten “Replanting Fingal Head with Original Plants”13 /6/2022 See you there
YAMBA
YAMBA
YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling apologies to President Lyn 66463164 catering purposes. We hold a monthly welcome. Yamba Bowling Club, commencing Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social
ALL NORTHERN RIVER ALL NORTHERN RIVERS
NORTHERN RIVERS DAY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which other -Partners or Carers are also most Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0400 747 630
women and girls in our region. The girls in our region, and enable them murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden
Our rivers are beautiful BUT MORE PEOPLE DROWN HERE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE
When enjoying our rivers, remember...
WEAR A LIFEJACKET AVOID ALCOHOL AROUND WATER NEVER SWIM ALONE LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
You can’t see ice cold water, snags like tree branches or strong currents but they can be lethal. It’s simple, respect the river.
