Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 28 April 2023

Bellingen Show Launches A Program Of Plenty

Macksville Show hailed a “resounding” success

By Mick BIRTLES

THE 2023 Macksville Show, held on 21 and 22 April, was a resounding success.

Despite some minor wind and rain, Mother Nature was largely cooperative, allowing for a fun and engaging event that celebrated the Nambucca Valley in all its glory.

The Show drew in strong attendance numbers, with visitors from all over the region coming to enjoy the wide range of entertainment on offer.

From the thrilling performances of the Aussie FMX team to the high-octane excitement of the Mower Races and the spectacle of the Demolition Derby, there was never a dull moment to be had.

Children, in particular, had a blast at the Macksville Show, with plenty of fun activities to keep them entertained.

The lolly scramble and a variety of rides and sideshow alley games kept them busy for hours on end.

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q The centrepiece of every Macksville Show is always the Agricultural Judging.

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ANZAC Day reverence at Stuarts

FROM Page 1 from the Workers Recreation and Bowls Club, which commenced at 10.40am under sunny skies.

Wayne Mason, a representative of the Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch, led

the commemorative ceremony, firstly thanking students and staff from both Eungui and Stuarts Point Primary Schools for their marching prowess and dedication, and offering a warm acknowledgement of country for

the gathered congregation.

Wreaths were laid by a collection of local organisations, followed by a collective vocal rendition of the iconic song, ‘I Am Australian’.

Mr Mason reminded everyone

in attendance, “On this day above all days, we recall those who, in the great tragedy of war, gave their lives for Australia”, and was pleased to mention the presence of Bob Gilligan, currently living in Port Macquarie, who was involved

q The march underway.

Stuarts Point

in the unveiling of the plaque at the cenotaph on March 17 1990.

Rachael Farthing, from the Salvation Army in Kempsey, delivered a poignant though humorous address regarding the importance of memories for young and old, noting her own intermittent failings as a busy mother.

After the ‘Last Post’ was sounded the crowd then converged at the Club for lunch and entertainment including the annual ritual of playing ‘Two Up’ which drew many supporters and left some with empty pockets.

The Stuarts Point RSL subBranch welcomes new members, visit https://www.rslnsw.org.au/ subbranch-listing/stuarts-point-rslsubbranch/.

Japanese Children’s Day celebrations come to Botanic Gardens

THE Japanese Children's Day Festival returns to the Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens on May 7 from 9am to 3pm.

The festival has run for many years in Coffs Harbour as an integral part of the ‘sister city’ relationship with the city of Sasebo in Japan.

Held on the oval alongside the sensational Japanese gardens, it is always a wonderful spectacle for children and families to experience the vibrancy of Japanese culture, try the delicious food and be part of

the games and festivities.

“This year we have the world-famous Byron Taiko Drummers and performers, and our local Diamond Martial Arts academy doing the impossible, breaking bricks and blocks with their bare hands,” organiser John Vickars said.

“Troppo Bob, a magician and balloon artist extraordinaire and Mr LJ Hooker Bear will be entertaining and amusing the children, and a few new surprises.

“Showtime Castles will be providing Takeshi's Castle and an obstacle course, the biggest

inflatable slide on the Mid North Coast and a miniature jumping castle for the little guys.”

Also on offer is the chance to try kite making, plus calligraphy stalls, anime comics and a koi fish display, while the koinobori kite flags will be flying all day.

“Make and decorate your own kite, you can even get your name on it in Kanji letters.”

At midday, all children who wish to attend in Japanese or anime costume are invited to take part in a costume parade around the arena.

The Wholechild Early Learning Centre is running

a traditional watermelon smashing competition and some very creative face

painting.

Entry is by gold coin donation per person.

For more information contact John Vickars on 0428 380 201.

q Carol Schwenson lays a wreath on behalf of Legacy.

q Students from Eungai Primary School deliver a wreath.

q Wayne Mason prepares to address the crowd.

q The Japanese Children's Day Festival has run for many years in Coffs Harbour as an integral part of the ‘sister city’ relationship with the city of Sasebo in Japan.

One man's musical dream comes true at the Music Station

By Mick BIRTLES

LAST Sunday at the Music Station Macksville a very fortunate capacity audience of 60 music lovers witnessed a musician bring his dream to life.

In 1995 musician Rob Torelli began pondering on the idea of performing the music of Paul Kelly and combining the stories behind the songs with tales of his own experiences.

It has taken some time for this Nambucca Valley musician, barber and businessman to make it happen but what he and his specially selected band members, performing as Robby T & The Messages, delivered on Sunday was worth the wait.

In a world where tribute acts are big

business it is unfair to call this show a tribute act as Rob does not try to impersonate Paul Kelly but rather pay homage to his words and music in what would be better described as an act of respect.

That being said, vocally Mr Torelli does bear a resemblance to his musical hero and if it is hard work for him to do so, it is not ever apparent.

Joining Rob on stage were Ethan Frankel on guitar, Clint Waaka on bass guitar, Roxy on keyboards and vocals and Paul Moller on drums.

As an added extra, the great Tommy Augustine assisted as a percussionist for this gig.

Early in the show Rob and the band stepped through Kelly bangers like Leaps and Bounds, St Kilda to Kings Cross and To Her Door.

During a sometimes touching solo set, Rob Torelli pointed out how Paul Kelly’s music has served to educate many on the plight of our First Nations people.

In a fascinating deviation from the hits, the audiences learned of the vast array of collaborations in Paul Kelly’s history, and Rob and the band served up a stunning

rendition of Difficult Woman, written for Renee Geyer by Paul Kelly.

It was in the last trimester of the performance when Rob and the band really hit their straps with a succession of Paul Kelly’s up tempo hits and the audience was in bliss.

It was here where Rob Torelli’s vocals were at their most ‘Kelly like’.

Adding enough dialogue between tacks to tell a story without ever being self indulgent, by the time they performed Dumb Things the crowd were putty in Rob’s hands.

For most the highlight would have to be the encore number, my Mothers Voice, where Roxy joined Rob in a pitch perfect delivery of a Paul Kelly masterpiece.

What the audience got for their $20 investment on Sunday afternoon was an indelible musical memory and the passionate unanimous standing ovation at shows end indicates that Rob Torelli is truly on to something here.

“We have been just overwhelmed by the crowd's response to the show and we will now be putting a tour on through the region.” Rob told News Of The Area.

The only person having more fun than the audience was Rob Torelli himself, a dream come true indeed.

Rotary River Run comes to Nambucca Heads

ON Sunday 14 May, the Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley will hold its inaugural Rotary River Run.

The five kilometre run will start at the car yard at the old Kenwall Motors yard at the junction of Florence Wilmot Dr and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads.

Runners are asked to be at the start-point at 8.30 pm for a 9 am start.

Entry fees are $25 per adult, $15 per junior (Under 16), $50 per family (three or

more family members) and corporate, club, business or school teams.

Trophies and $100 prize money will be awarded in the following categories: adult male and female, junior boy and girl, family, corporate/ club/organisation team, high school team, and primary school.

The Nambucca Heads RSL is offering great prizes with vouchers for dinner or lunch for four people.

ShoreTrack will run a

barbeque at the end of the race and there will be a cake stall.

A shuttle bus will be available to take participants back to the start point.

All funds raised will go to support local community needs.

Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley member Veena Tilly said, “If the event is well supported, the Rotary club plans to make this an annual event on Mother’s Day.” www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

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q Robby T & The Messages delivered a powerful show called Songs of Paul Kelly Words - Reflections - Stories to a sold out Music Station Macksville on Sunday afternoon.

Bellingen Show launches a program of plenty

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Bellingen Show program has been printed and posted online, detailing a mass of different things to do for the big weekend event on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May.

To provide a glimpse into the show's highlights, Bellingen Show committee members shared their personal recommendations with News Of The Area.

Show President Susan Lumsdaine said, “There’s many ways you can join in the fun of the Bellingen Show.

“Buy a family pass and spend the weekend with us or enter in one of the many activities or competitions on offer.

“We’re encouraging folks to take advantage of our great value online pricing by securing their tickets early.

“I’m really happy with this year’s attractions, particularly for young people.

“We want the show to be relevant and interesting and we’re hoping the silent disco and chill tent will be welcome additions to our activities program.”

For Vice President and foodie Gillian Anderson, the highlight will be cooking demonstrations with local chef Mitch Grady, Ayurvedic cook Amy Graham and celebrity

q True country agricultural show activities will abound at Bello Show, check out the program.

Seen here is Artisan Tent hostess Bronwyn Nap.

chef Lyndey Milan.

“Watch out for the Bellingen Show raffle stall out the front of IGA and on Show Saturday, you don’t want to miss your chance to win a seat at the Show Sunday Chef’s Table lunch prepared by these amazing chefs using the best local produce,” said Gillian.

Bellinger River Agricultural Society committee newcomers Brett Wieck and Bronwyn Napiorkowski illustrate the diversity of what a contemporary show looks like.

Brett and the Weick family have long been connected with the Bellingen Show and cattle industry, with Brett himself being a past winner of the Supreme Exhibit.

As Chief Steward for Cattle, Brett tells us, “It’s all about beef cattle this year.

“We’re expecting big numbers with breeders coming from up and down the coast, as well as inland, to compete.”

Art therapist and Artisan Tent manager Bronwyn Napiorkowski loves the colour,

vibrancy and knowledge sharing that comes with the Artisan Tent demonstrations and workshops.

“I love that we are putting our local spin on the traditional country show.

“My childhood show memories are filled with grubby fun with friends and family.

“I hope we can be part of that memory-making for young people in our community.”

Long standing committee members Kae Anforth and Mary Moody will once again

put their hearts into creating spectacular Pavilion displays.

“Every year, we are astounded by the quality of entries,” Kae commented, “we especially love seeing the creative genius of the young ones with their fruit and vegetable creations and painted gumboots.

“We’ve got some new categories this year, including a Fermented Produce category.

“We know the judges are looking forward to sampling the kraut, kombucha and kimchi entries.”

Bellingen Show Operations Manager Rick Maunder is encouraging people to get a team together for the Young Farmers Challenge.

Explaining what the Young Farmers Challenge involves, Rick said, “There’s a misconception that this event is only for farmers, but really it’s for anyone aged eighteen to 35 who loves a physical challenge.

“Teams go head-to-head against each other in a series of competitive challenges.

“These can be anything from saddling a drum, potato throwing, fencing, shearing a sheep (with coloured chalk), hay stacking and shaving a balloon.

“We’d love to see local businesses enter staff teams, there’s $400 up for grabs, but more importantly the glory of the Bellingen Young Farmer title.”

Pre-sale tickets are now available from the Bellingen Show website.

For those who prefer not to purchase their tickets online, advance tickets can be bought through the Show office on Wednesday afternoons, then every day during Show week from Monday 8 May.

Grab a copy of the Bellingen Show program, schedules and entry forms from local businesses or download from www.bellingenshow.com.au.

Stay in the loop on social media at www.facebook.com/ TheBellingenShow.

Macksville Show hailed a “resounding” success

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In keeping with the agricultural focus of the Macksville Show, there were numerous horse events, cattle judging competitions, and poultry displays.

The pavilion showcased an array of incredible cooking, crafts, arts, and flower arrangements that wowed visitors with their creativity and skill.

President of the Macksville Show, Michael Ettelson told News Of The Area, “Everything has gone according to plan and the show was a resounding success.”

With so much to see and do, it's no surprise that the 2023 Macksville Show was such a hit with visitors of all ages.

q Fredrick Smith, Doreen Flarrety and Lewis Parkins of the Nambucca Valley SES were bust recruiting and demonstrating their skills at this year’s Macksville Show.

with Cadence Welsh.

q The petting zoo was a big hit

q The RFS’s Ruth Allsopp gives Tommy Cowles a lesson on fire fighting.

q The little ones loved The Dino-Larious Show.

q Peter Sobey, Leroy Guthrie, Gary Sutter and Brian Beven from the Nambucca Heads and Macksville Men’s Sheds were demonstrating their wares at this year’s Macksville Show

q Marion Watts, Glenys Thompson, Garry Miles and Robyn Jones from the Nambucca Valley Garden Club stand proudly in front of their magnificent display.

q Hannah Ryan hands a show bag over to an excited Georgia Grima and her mom, Michelle.

q Sideshow Alley

was a hit with

q The Lawn Mower Races were a crowd favourite.

q Ricky Graham and Corey Heath from Elders were on hand with a broad range of rural advice.

q Members of the Nambucca Valley Evening CWA and the Macksville CWA: June Rossington, Margaret Duffus, Merrie Hunt and Jennifer DeElboux.

Marlene Griffin raises refugee awareness through Stringer Gallery exhibition

THE Stringer Gallery’s Feature Artist for the months of May and June is Marlene Griffin, a long-standing member of the Nambucca Valley Arts Council.

Marlene paints in a range of media including watercolours, acrylics and oils, and more recently has experimented with alcohol inks.

She said it has been an interesting and rewarding journey, full of challenges and fulfilment.

Marlene tackles all subjects but loves most of all painting Nambucca scenes.

There will be a morning tea in the Stringer Gallery to launch Marlene’s ‘Creative Moments, Art for Refugees’ exhibition on Tuesday 2 May from 10.00am.

All the proceeds from the sales of Marlene’s art works in the exhibition will be donated to the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown.

The ASC supports asylum seekers in the Sydney area by providing meals, food parcels, help with school equipment, legal advice and more.

The Gallery is also opening its Themed Exhibition, open to all artists, titled ‘Comedy in Art’.

The Gallery, now part of the new Learning and Cultural precinct in Nambucca Heads, is open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm, and on Saturday from 9.30 am until 12.00 noon.

NV College delivers quality local training opportunities

NV COLLEGE is teaming up with local businesses in the Nambucca Valley to provide valuable learning opportunities for their students.

The Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club and the Nambucca Heads Bowling and Recreation Club will be involved in their next fee free* Customer Service course to give students an insight into the skills and experience required to work in a busy environment.

The four-day course will teach students how to determine customers’ needs, communicate with people from a range of backgrounds, build quality rapport and other skills needed to succeed.

“Students will come onsite for part of the course and learn about various aspects of customer service,” Island Golf Club General Manager

Wyz Wimmin blazing trails with original production

FOR the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company, bringing a wholly original production to the stage is a complex undertaking.

Everything relies on the playwrights (well, almost everything).

The process begins with the submission of scripts and the gathering together of actors and directors.

Scripts are read ‘cold’, which means the actor has no idea what he/she is about to perform.

Playwrights hang on every word, scribbling on their copy of a script as the actor brings it to life.

This is when ‘clunkiness’ becomes apparent, when a poor choice of words or ambiguous sentences reveal themselves.

Scripts with potential are immediately obvious, as are the ones that probably won’t make the grade.

“The Company is committed to making each new production at least as good as the last.

“We ask ourselves ‘will the audience love this?’.”

While recasting or deleting a script that can no longer be brought to the stage is difficult, Carrolline said there is only one guiding principle: a production the Company is proud to stage.

“And so here we are with opening night almost upon us and in last rehearsals for ‘Love Bites’, a production based on the theme love, marriage, and family, and we are sure our audiences will love it.

Johnathon Zirkler said.

“Partnering with NV College was a natural fit.

“We wanted a reliable, local training organisation that

is invested in our community.”

NV College already takes students to Café Zen in Macksville for parts of their hospitality courses with great success.

Students get time in the café to practice their customer service skills, dishing up food and honing their barista skills in a timely fashion.

“We are looking forward to working more with local businesses, to give students a glimpse of real work

Over the next few weeks, actors, directors and playwrights set about refining the material and excitement rises as a complete production starts to take shape.

Parts are cast, directors appointed, and rehearsals begin.

Carrolline Rhodes of the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company told News Of The Area, “Sometimes life gets in the way of a smooth transition from casting to stage and when that happens there is a fast rethink of material and casting.

environments and achieve their goals in the best possible way,” said Enrico Fabian, the RTO Manager at NV College Macksville.

“If you’d like to learn in a hands-on way please contact us for more information,” added Enrico.

The next fee free* Customer Service course commences mid-May, with

“Our previous production (‘Yours Sincerely’) was limited to three performances, but our newest production ‘Love Bites’ has six performances over a wide range of venues and we open at Coffs Harbour’s Botanic Gardens on 5 May, closing at Bowraville Theatre on 14 May.

“With more options to choose from, it is likely there will be tickets available at the door, but to be sure of a seat, purchase your tickets beforehand from Humanitix. com (all venues, dates and times are listed there).

“If you would like to join our company, or if you would like more information about ‘Love Bites’ please email your enquiry to carrollinerhodes@gmail. com.”

enrolments closing 28 April. NV College can be contacted on 6568 2100 or training@nvcollege.edu.au *Eligibility criteria may apply.

Training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Fee free training places will be available under a Smart and Skilled initiative known as NSW Fee Free.

q Marlene Griffin will exhibit ‘Creative Moments, Art for Refugees’ at the Stringer Gallery.

q NV College students learning at Café Zen in Macksville as part of their course.

Knitting Nannas unite to protest Forestry Corp

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Knitting Nannas are gathering for peaceful protests outside Forestry Corporation’s (FC) Coffs Harbour office at 30 Park Avenue every Friday.

The purpose is to raise awareness of the work of Forestry Corporation across the Coffs Coast’s native state forests, notably Newry, Conglomerate and Orara East State Forests, and the region’s plantation forests.

“We’re calling for a moratorium on native forest logging until the borders of the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) are established, after which no logging will be done in forests that fall into that protected area,” activist Chris Degan from Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour told News Of The Area.

The Knitting Nannas launched their protest outside Forestry Corporation’s Coffs office on Friday 14 April.

In their ‘sit and knits’ they are aiming to show people what is happening in local forests by sharing ecological facts, citizen science and lived experience.

The group is pointing out the methods used by FC contractors for logging across the habitats of endangered species such as koalas, greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos.

“People don’t know how Forestry Corp works up here on the Mid North Coast.

“We have chatted with people who stop by, and they say they didn’t realise how disastrous the situation is and they don’t understand the effect of destroying regrowth plantations within a native forest.”

Chris suggests there is a “gulf” between FC head office in Sydney and what’s happening in the regions through the way the contractors operate.

“The logging contractors may leave a koala habitat tree and a small buffer zone but they cut down trees around them and destroy the broader habitat,” she said.

The Knitting Nannas group first formed in 2012 in NSW’s Northern Rivers with a focus on stopping the practices of coal seam gas.

Chris was a member of that group briefly in the early days,

q Desnee McCosker, President of Jetty Dunecare, a longtime Coffs Harbour environmentalist and protector of the land and wildlife, has joined the Knitting Nannas.

q Nikki Read is working closely with Chris Degan to power up the peaceful protests.

before joining the Canberra wing of the organisation.

Now a resident of Coffs Harbour, Chris is bringing her passion for climate issues to the Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop group.

“It’s about Mother Earth really,” she said of her driving force.

“As adults we have a responsibility to the younger

generation to prevent damage to our climate, land, forests, rivers and oceans.”

The Friday protests, with members dressed in striking yellow and black coloured outfits, are attracting a huge number of toots from supportive drivers.

“A policeman came up to us on the first day and asked what we were doing and said

all was OK and to make sure the pathway was kept clear.

“He then went into the FC office and told them we’d be there every Friday.”

A Forestry Corporation spokesperson told NOTA, “NSW state forests provide habitat for wildlife, support primary industries like apiary and grazing, provide renewable time for local

City Orchestra presents Coronation Concert

THE Coffs Harbour City Orchestra will present a Coronation Concert on 7 May in Nambucca Heads, just in time to recognise a new King of the Commonwealth.

The orchestra will be playing a variety of

musical items traditionally played at the British Proms, with some delightful additions from around the world to provide the royal vibe.

“Patrons are invited to dress up with tiaras and crowns and stay after

the concert for a lovely afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream,” said Catherine McIntyre, Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.

The orchestra, with members aged twelve to 87, will also be performing this concert at the Marion

Grove retirement village as a gesture of good will to entertain the residents.

The Coronation Concert is at 2pm on Sunday 7 May at the Nambucca Heads Community Arts Centre on Ridge Street.

Tickets are $25, with

concession tickets $20 and children free and are available from https://www. trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=1045085& or www.coffsorchestra. org.au.

mills and access for tourism experiences including free camping, bushwalks, 4WDing and mountain biking.

“Around half of the state forest area is permanently set aside and operations in the remaining are carefully planned and undertaken in line with strict environmental conditions.

“Timber harvesting takes place in around one percent of native state forests each year and every tree harvested for decking, flooring, wharf timbers and electricity poles is regrown for future generations.”

To chat with the Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop, pop along on Friday from 8.30am until midday, or find out more at www.knittingnannas.com.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop gather for its first Friday peaceful protest outside Forestry Corporation’s Coffs Harbour office on Park Street.

q Chris Degan, dressed as the koala they wish to protect, is a guiding force of the Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop.

Macksville Show Art Exhibition 2023

By Bruce REDMAN

THE art pavilion was once again an important part of the Macksville Show.

There are many venues for artists to display their work around the valley but the agricultural show is a special opportunity to reach people that do not have time to visit galleries.

Large numbers of viewers flowed through the pavilion on both days of the show.

There were nearly 90 paintings on display across the four categories with a secret judge to select a winner and second in each one.

The ‘People’s Choice’ is always a popular competition with 774 votes recorded.

The winning choice was ‘I’m Happy’ by Bruce Redman.

The category winners were:

1. Landscape/Seascape –

Sponsored by Trimbles

Furniture Macksville

First - BRAG ‘River Street, Macksville’

Second - Mark Farnsworth ‘Crooked Rock’

2. Flora/Fauna - Sponsored by Fortade Group

First - Bruce Redman ‘I’m

Happy’

Second - Christine Hamilton ‘Maggie’

3. Open (any subject) –

Sponsored by TURSA

First – Carol Simon ‘Begging for Breakfast’

q 1st Prize Open Section ‘Begging for Breakfast’ by Carol Simons.

Second – Alan Mills ‘Helen Gorge’

4. Small painting (any subject) –Sponsored by TURSA

First – Carol Simons ‘Evening on the Water’

Second – Janice Riddle ‘Yellow Flower’

The Grand Champion from the section winners was Carol Simons with her ‘Evening on the Water’.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the sponsors.

The display was hosted by the Bowraville Racecourse Group (BRAG) with members involved in all aspects of the exhibition.

A special thanks to Elwin Butler who put in many hours from the beginning to the end.

q 1st Prize Landscape ‘River

Nambucca artists VJ Fluxa and Fitzroy Lee to appear at Storyland

based VJ Fluxa will be projecting sci-fi influenced futuristic imagery featuring animation and digital art.

“My visuals are like surreal dreamscapes intended to make people feel like they are entering a

By Mick BIRTLES

A NEW festival experience of music, art and story will take place in Coffs Harbour on 20 May 2023 at the Park Beach Reserve.

Known as Storyland, this celebration of creativity will feature world class acts such as the doubleGrammy nominated Hiatus Kalyote, Genesis Owusu, Horns of Leroy and Emma Donovan to name just a few.

Storyland goes beyond music and also features an emphasis on film and interactive art installations.

The creative community of the Nambucca Valley has also gained another ‘feather in its cap’ with their very own reggae-dub artist MC Fitzroy Lee and VJ Fluxa performing along with some of the best international touring artists in the world.

Storyland’s massive DJ tent will be known as The Yurt Locker and will be curated by programmer Coco Varma.

It is here where Nambucca Valley

new reality,” VJ Fluxa told News Of The Area.

“As well as providing visuals

for all of the DJs in the Yurt Locker I will be jumping on the decks and pumping the music for Fitzroy’s sets.”

Storyland is occurring at a very timely juncture for the much loved Jamaican born, Nambucca based broadcaster and musician Fitzroy Lee as he has just released his new album ‘Naked Soul’.

A more upbeat offering than Fitzroy’s earlier release ‘New Roots’, this time the message is about positivity, fairness and equal rights while still putting out a great dance vibe.

“It is a privilege for me as a local artist to be able to bring my music to this amazing new festival of creativity that is Storyland and spread joy and upliftment,” Fitzroy Lee told News Of The Area.

Storyland is a one day event with the gates at the Park Beach Reserve opening at 12:30 pm on 20 May 2023.

Storyland is an 18+ only event and tickets can be purchased by going to www.storylandmusicfestival. com.au and following the links.

Street’ by BRAG.

q 1st Prize Landscape ‘River Street’ by BRAG.

q 1st Prize Flora and Fauna Section ‘I’m Happy’ by Bruce Redman.

q VJ Fluxa and MC Fitzroy Lee will appear on the lineup with some of the worlds best at Storyland on 20 May 2023 in Coffs Harbour.

Bonza to improve choice for Mid North Coast travellers

By Andrea FERRARI

IMPROVED options for travellers coming in and out of Coffs Harbour Airport have landed with the arrival of Bonza airline, touching down on the city’s tarmac for the first time on Thursday night 20 April.

Connecting the homes of two Aussie icons, the Big Pineapple and the Big Banana, the new route will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays with flights starting at $49 per person one way, with some celebratory fares from $29.

Coffs Harbour is the twelfth destination to launch from Bonza’s home base on the Sunshine Coast after the airline introduced Toowoomba Wellcamp to its operations last week.

All routes on Bonza’s initial route map will be introduced by 23 May with destinations including Tamworth, Bundaberg and Gladstone to come.

Bonza CEO Tim Jordan greeted customers in Coffs Harbour as they landed to a warm welcome from members of the community and the local tourism industry from across the NSW Mid North Coast.

“To celebrate today’s launch, we have dropped some $29 fares into the Fly Bonza app so we suggest locals get in quick to secure their next holiday,” said Tim Jordan.

“Our schedule means you can take a long weekend in either destination and explore something new,” he added.

On hand to welcome the inaugural flight was Coffs Harbour Airport General Manager Frank Mondello, who said, “This direct route is a first between the two regions and is a major milestone that will have far reaching economic benefits to the Mid North Coast of NSW.

“With more than 38,000 seats available annually between the two destinations, this new route will increase the passenger numbers arriving into Coffs Harbour Airport, who will be able to travel quickly and easily for business or pleasure, and will offer a wonderful holiday alternative for travellers wanting to explore the beautiful Coffs Coast region.

“While we might be known for our iconic Big Banana we are also known for our pristine beaches, laid back lifestyle and incredible variety of

nature that includes everything from mountains to rainforests, and we look forward to welcoming visitors on these new Bonza flights,” Frank said.

Bells-and-whistles-style celebrations at the airport saw the Uko Ono Sawtell Ukulele Group welcoming the first arrivals from the Sunshine Coast airport, led by Stephanie Sims, the airline’s Bonza Local Legend for Coffs Harbour.

“It was so great to be able to be a part of Bonza’s inaugural flight into Coffs,” Stephanie told News Of The Area.

“I love that the Sawtell Ukulele

Group backed me as the Bonza Local Legend and came out in force to welcome all the passengers flying in from the Sunshine Coast on ‘Bazza’.

“Five of us were out on the tarmac welcoming the passengers as they disembarked while the rest of the group rocked out some Aussie classics in the arrivals lounge.

“We chose the Aussie rock theme as it really suited the Bonza vibe, starting with the Angels' 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ and finishing with Angus and Julia Stone’s ‘Big Jet Plane’, of course,” she said, laughing.

“The passengers loved it.

“From the sweet sounds of the ukes on the tarmac, playing ‘My Island Home’, to the rocking beats and amped up ukes inside, we all got the Bonza thumbs up,” she said.

Triple M presenter Michael ‘Moffee’ Moffett spent Thursday morning in the Bonza tent at the Coffs Coast Growers Markets.

“Celebrating Bonza coming to our city is just another thing that helps us grow and mature,” radio host Moffee told NOTA.

“I’ve been pumped about Bonza starting up from the first time I spoke

to Tim (Jordan) about it a few years ago.

“It’s so exciting to now see those purple planes taking off and landing.

“The vibe on Thursday morning for Bonza Day on Triple M was electric, so many listeners telling us about the friends and family that they plan to visit and have coming to visit the Coffs Coast to show it off.

“And to have the boss of Bonza, Tim Jordan, live in our community creating these opportunities, makes it that little bit more special… you could say that the idea of Bonza was born on the Coffs Coast,” he said.

Friday, 28 April 2023

q Frank Mondello, General Manager at Coffs Harbour Airport, Simone and Tim Jordan from Bonza, Kylie Ezzy, Sunshine Coast Airport/Coffs Harbour Airport and Natalia Cowley, General Manager, City Of Coffs Harbour.

q Moffee in the Growers Markets, giving Bonza a shout out on Thursday morning, 20 April.

q There had to be a cake to celebrate: Natalia Cowley, General Manager, City Of Coffs Harbour, Frank Mondello, General Manager, Coffs Harbour Airport, Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza and Steve Grant, General Manager Infrastructure and Planning, Sunshine Coast Airport.

q Coffs welcomes Bonza’s first flight into the city airport with a pop-up gig from the Sawtell Ukulele Group.

q At Coffs Coast Growers Markets on Thursday, Moffee makes a bit of a Bonza about the airline’s first landing at Coffs Harbour Airport.

Local touch footballers have become National Champions

By Shelley TRISLEY

A TOUCH Football Australia event, the Inferno National Touch League (NTL) is a nationwide tournament for the sport, currently held annually in March at the Coffs Harbour International Stadium and sporting precinct.

138 teams in seventeen divisions provided an incredible four days of touch football action.

Teams travelled from as far as the Northern Territory, ACT, QLD and WA.

As part of the tournament, an All Abilities Program division is also held.

This is a Touch Football Australia initiative that provides the opportunity for people with intellectual and/or physical impairments to play the sport at a high level.

The Macksville Falcons AA touch team were selected along with players from the Ballina AA program to represent the Northern Eagles region in the Tier 2 division at this tournament.

After two very hot, intense but successful days of round games, the team then progressed through to the final series and all the way to the

Grand Final. The players produced a superb effort, displaying tenacity and sportsmanship as they rose to the occasion and in a nail biting finish were victorious over the South Qld Sharks 12 points to 10.

To be awarded AA National Champions in the Tier 2 division is an outstanding achievement, with many of the players having previously never had the opportunity to play a team sport.

Players in the team from the local area included Karen Bryant, Cassie Rose, Monica Bognar-Major, Clay Perkins, Tim Ralston, James Meillon, David Walker and Michael Murray.

Special thanks goes to Craig Englert, the Macksville Falcons Touch Football Club President, who initiated and introduced the All Abilities program at club level approximately three years ago.

The majority of our local All Ability players were supported at the event by Bluebird Support Services.

The following Macksville Falcons players were selected to represent the region as part of the Northern Eagles teams and play at the NTL tournament.

Mixed Opens - Brin Trisley, Bella

q Players from Macksville Falcons were selected to represent the region as part of the Northern Eagles teams to play at the NTL tournament. (L-R) James Meillon, Cassandra Rose, Michael Murray, Dave Walker,

Ronan, Beau Langford, Zane Doolan, Issac Jones with Michael Ronan assistant coach.

They progressed through to a quarter final, going down on the bell to eventual National champions the South Qld Sharks.

Bella Ronan received the coaches

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

DESPITE the inclement weather

causing a few wet shirts, the Club sponsored three person Ambrose attracted a good field of 50-plus

players.

Rama Gennet's team including John Williams and Dane Neil came

award and Brin and Beau received the players player awards.

W40 - Melissa Legend had a number of close round games amongst some stiff competition and was awarded player’s player from her team.

W50 - Catherine Tait, Maxine

in ahead of runners up Josh Bartlett, dad Todd and Jake Simpson.

Despite the big field no B grader could hit the green for nearest the pin with Allan Clarke winning the A grade and Steve Hunt C grade.

Lisa Urquhart won the ladies.

As usual in Ambrose events, longest drives win a ball and saw Max Graham (A) Dale Bunton (B) and Todd Bartlett (C) grade winners.

Ladies winner was Lisa Urquhart.

Visitors without a registered handicap winner was Zeke Punton.

Langley had some tough competition but an enjoyable tournament in this relatively new division that had a good number of teams entered. They reached a quarter final and played hard against the very dominant Sydney Scorpions who were eventual national victors.

Rhonda McAuliffe showed the way to win the ladies competition from Lorraine King. The Chook Run finished with Tony Adams edging out Don Forrester for the win.

Neil Cuneen maintained his consistent form to win the Mid Week Competition with Jessica Lambert sneaking out after work to finish runner up.

New ladies Jessica and Carla Ross are so keen they now have their husbands taking up the game.

Australian Open Swimming Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

SEVEN Swimming North Coast members have competed at the recent Australian Open Swimming Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

The Championships are the pinnacle of swimming in Australia. Macksville’s Declan Sutton, 21, came 39th in the 50m backstroke.

Mid North Coast Rugby Union season kicks off this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

THE game they play in heaven is set for another big year of rucks and mauls, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern division season getting underway this weekend.

SCU Marlins kick off their season at home when they host the Kempsey Cannonballs at Coffs Coast Sport &

Leisure Park.

The Marlins were one win from a grand final appearance last season, going down to the Port Macquarie Pirates in the preliminary final.

Coffs Harbour Snappers and Bowraville Goannas reserve grade sides get their season underway when they play off in Bowraville this weekend.

The Hastings Valley Vikings begin their premiership defence at home when they take on the Port Macquarie Pirates in their grand final rematch at Oxley Oval.

The two teams played off in a grand final for the ages last season, with the Vikings prevailing 36-34 in the 87th minute.

Coffs Harbour Snappers first

One medal and three 18/19 finals were achieved by one North Coast swimmer.

Three A finals in Multi Class and three B finals were also achieved.

Sophie Mayes,18, Alstonville won a silver medal in the 18/19

grade side begin their season at home against the Hastings Valley Vikings in Round 2.

The Snappers were knocked out in the first week of last season’s finals series.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers women begin their premiership

age group in the 50m butterfly, and also placed 6th in the 200m Medley, 5th in 50m backstroke and 9th in the 100m butterfly.

In the Multi Class events McKinley Arnison from Alstonville, 17, was 9th in the 400m freestyle A final, and 1st in the 50m freestyle B final and 5th in the 100m freestyle B final.

Morgan Jean, 20, Wauchope came 7th in the 400m freestyle A final and 4th in the B final 50m freestyle.

Claire McIntosh, Laurieton, 22, came 10th in the 100m breaststroke A final.

defence at home in Round 2, when they host the Hastings Valley Helgas.

The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern division junior season also gets underway this weekend, as SCU Marlins sides host the Kempsey Cannonballs.

Maxine Langley, Karen Bryant, Clay Perkins, Timothy Ralston, Monica Bognar-Major and Jodie Lenthall, Bluebird Support Services.

q The motley crew watching Max Graham putting on the 8th are Brian McPherson, Jeff Gore, Phil Bambury, Darren Pike and Gus McKay. All six missed the birdie putt.

North Coast Women’s Rugby League Competition begins

By Mick BIRTLES

THE inaugural Flower Hotels North Coast Women’s Rugby League competition kicked off last weekend with a magic round style event with all of the women’s teams playing on the same day at Verge Street, Kempsey.

In perfect weather conditions and on a top quality playing surface, history was made as the first ever Nambucca Roosters Women’s Rugby League team ran onto the field to participate in the tackle version of the game.

It became apparent early that the experience base of the Kempsey Mustangs would really

put the Roosters under pressure and the home side got away with two tries in the opening ten minutes of the game.

Despite some textbook tackling by Nambucca’s Maleeka Darcy the bigger Mustangs pack were able to continually break through a defensive line still finding its feet.

When the Roosters were able to get the ball their ability to complete sets was problematic and, despite some impressive individual meter gains, they were just unable to capitalise.

Taylor Kelly-Scholes and Pricilla Archibald from Kempsey showed spectators the standard of play to expect in this year's competition and it will be interesting to see if any team will be able to match what they bring to the paddock.

At half time, with the game getting away from the Nambucca ladies, Roosters Coach Caryl Jarrett told her squad to focus on their attitude toward wanting the ball and, in defence, aim for the legs in the tackle as failing to do this was enabling Kempsey to step through the Roosters defence and score points.

In the second half the Roosters showed more commitment in all aspects of play and solid runs by Lacey Wilson and Jamie-Lee Duckett showed that there is a strong attacking ability to build on.

Despite a 44-0 scoreline the Nambucca Roosters Women played good football against their very talented and experienced

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course

By Geoff MCCANN

THERE is no place like home!

While those resort Golf Courses along the Murray are terrific to visit, it’s nice to be back on a shorter and flatter layout.

Thank you to this week’s featured sponsor, North Coast Boating Centre.

Tuesday’s Medley Stableford was won by Kerrie Eichorn (12) on countback from Mark DeBrincat (35) and Sue Brooks (14), all with 36 points.

Wayne Davies, David Titcume and Hans Jansen had good rounds of 35 points, with the ball rundown to 32 points on countback.

NTP’s to Kerrie Eichorn on 5, Sue Brooks on 7 (101cms), Michael Tarleton on 8, Christian Knight won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Colin Habgood got Stu’s ball on 15, and Jan Harris won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Wednesday’s Women’s Celtic Shield Single Stableford is an annual friendly event against the Sawtell Ladies. Kerrie Eichorn (11) with another sizzling round won Division

1 (0 to 24) with 40 points from Cheryl Gilmour (23) on 36 points. Mavis Davis (30) was winner in Division

2 (25 to 31) with 38 points from Lynette Bastick (31) on 37 points.

Linda Piccin (36) won Division

3 (32 to 45) with 37 points from Joy

Green (36) on 35 points.

Other good rounds from Helen Ferrero 37, Maxine Townsend, Marilyn McNally & Heather Gray with 36 points, and the ball rundown to 31 points on countback.

NTP’s to Sue Brooks, Marilyn McNally & Jennifer Ainsworth on 5, Cheryl Gilmour won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and Gillian Anderson got the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Superior numbers and home course advantage assisted Nambucca to win the Celtic Shield by 361 points to 303 points.

Thursday’s event was a Medley Stableford with Philip Mander (13) winning Division 1 ( 0 to 19) with 40

points from Wolfram Jirzik (17) on 39 points.

In Division 2 (20 to 45), Bernard Dugdale (24) scored 39 points to win from playing partner Rodney Robertson (21) with 38 points on countback from Geoffrey Harris. Other good scores from Drew Glasson, Greg Smith and Urpo Ylinen 37, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.

The longest putt for the Ecomist sponsored 2nd Hole went to Frank Taylor, with other NTP’s to Lee Fewings on 5, William Mann on 7, Leslie Mohr on 8, Keith Elphick won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Wolfram Jirzik got Stu’s ball on

opponents.

It was evident that their level of understanding of tackle rugby league grew as the game went on and their morale was still high at full time.

After the game Coach Caryl Jarrett told News Of The Area, “I was not disappointed with the team, they have done well against the classy Mustangs pack.

“We will work now to fix our defensive play and from that, attack will come.”

The Nambucca Roosters Women’s Rugby League Team will be playing at home this weekend, Saturday 29 April, running on at 2:20 pm for a match against Wauchope ahead of the Round 2 First Grade Game.

15 and dawnbuster Colin Dunne collected the Pro Pin Jackpot with 134 cms on 18.

Saturday’s Medley 4BBB Stableford was won by Gary Laing & Graham Watson with 46 points from Heather Gray and Rhonda Rowe 45 points on countback from Peter Bush and Bryan Ussher.

The Ball rundown to 41 points on countback.

The Ecomist Longest Putt on 2 was won by Graham Long, with NTP’s going to Murray Ingram on 5, Graham Watson on 7, Anthony Maher on 8, Nathon Ison collected the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Graham Long got Stu’s ball on 15 and Henny Oldenhove won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Under 16s Strikers go down in 5-2

cracker

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA Strikers under 16s opened their season with a 5-2 loss against competition heavyweights Coffs City United.

Despite the opening loss, Strikers coach Mathew Faulds drew plenty of positives from the performance.

“Our first game of the season was an absolute cracker,” he said.

“Coming into the game we were short on players and and with little training due to bad

weather managed to scrape ten players together, going up against a full strength Coffs Harbour team.

“The game started with Hamish Scott starting in the centre forward position and scoring the first goal 30 seconds into the game for the home team.

“The boys fought hard until the opposition scored a goal with the Strikers scoring again shortly after.

“In the second half the team fought gallantly but went down eventually 5-2.

“Stars of the game were Dixon and Leo Woodward who both

played an exceptional game of football.

“Not forgetting to mention players Buddy Wilkes, Myles and Andrew Sheridan who also played very well and should be commended for their efforts as they were playing in new positions.

“The team is still looking for players for this season, please contact the Nambucca strikers on coaching@ nambuccastrikersfc.com if interested,” Faulds said.

q Maleeka Darcey delivers a good pass to Jamie-Lee Duckett.

q Nambucca Roosters Syietta Wilson was a standout in the debut clash against the Kempsey Mustangs.

q Nambucca Roosters Tarah Smith makes good metres in their debut clash against the Kempsey Mustangs on the weekend.

q Strikers under 16s took on Coffs United.

Strikers women kick off season with last gasp winner

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA Strikers senior women kicked off their 2023 season with a last gasp 2-1 victory over the Orara Valley Dingoes last Saturday at Coronation Park.

But it was a nerve wracking 90 minutes for Coach Rhys Jones.

“The team opened their season with a ‘get out of jail’ performance,” he said.

After Nambucca took the lead early through their skipper Sarah Mander, the team seemed destined to open their season with a win, however the visitors had

other ideas.

“With three minutes to go a cross from the right found an Orara player at the far post who placed the ball just out of reach of the scrambling Strikers keeper,” Jones said.

“The never say die attitude which this team has displayed came to the fore.

“Straight from the kick off the Strikers pushed forward, driving hard into the opposition's half.

“And with no more than 30 seconds on the clock, attacking midfielder Allie Hancock received the ball 25 metres out from goal and with a well placed shot scored the

winner.

“Games against Orara are always a grind, both teams play with similar attitudes as both teams take no backward steps.

“Today was typical of that, great to start the season with a hard fought win.

“We rose to the occasion with great performances from our very young midfield, whose average age was seventeen, with new player Hope Lesley bringing extra balance to the side,” Jones said.

Nambucca women’s team travel north for round two on Saturday 29 April against a strong Corindi team.

Nambucca Roosters defeat Woolgoolga 34 - 16 in opening clash of 2023 season

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demonstrated just how much depth both clubs now have in their player base.

In a match that had potential to go either way the Roosters ended up going down 22-32

The quality in the Reserve Grade has provided coaching staff at Coronation Park with strong options and holding a position in the top grade is competitive this year.

The surprise of the afternoon was the U/18s game where the fancied Woolgoolga went down to the Roosters 18-32.

The team had transformed from the trial match where Whoopie had put them to the sword only weeks earlier.

Their commitment to each other, their focus on completing sets and strength in the centre had the home side up by eight points by half time.

The

Group 2 season kicks off

By Aiden BURGESS

THE latest Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season kicked off last weekend, with the Coffs Harbour Comets getting their 2023 campaign off to a winning start.

The Comets beat the defending premiers South

Grafton Rebels 30-20 in their opening round match at Geoff King Motors Oval.

Coffs Harbour Comets Ladies League Tag side started their premiership defence with a 10-4 win against the South Grafton Rebels in their grand final rematch.

Both the Comets reserve grade and under 18s sides also had opening round wins against the Rebels, with the reserves winning 26-0 and the under 18s 16-6, as the Comets won all of their opening round matches in all four grades.

The Woolgoolga

was their ability to focus on what they needed to do, not what the opposition was doing.

This seemed to dispel the spite that existed in the last clash between these two sides and seemingly frustrate their

Seahorses went down 3216 to the Nambucca Heads Roosters in their first grade match at Coronation Park.

The Seahorses reserves started their premiership defence with a 30-22 victory against the Roosters.

The Macksville Sea Eagles kicked off their season with a 36-16 win against the

opponents to their detriment.

A quality football game that will bring fans back to Coronation Park to see more of the same.

The Nambucca Roosters are at home again this weekend with games being

Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies at Bellingen Park.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 2 matches.

The Sawtell Panthers and Coffs Harbour Comets face off in their local derby at Rex Hardaker Oval on Saturday afternoon.

played on Saturday 29 April 23.

Nambucca will host the South Grafton Rebels, U/18s at 12:00 pm, Reserve Grade 1:10 pm, Women’s Tackle (versus Wauchope) at 2:30 pm and 1st Grade at 3:20 pm.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses are at home to the Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies on Saturday afternoon.

The South Grafton Rebels host the Nambucca Heads Roosters, and the Macksville Sea Eagles host the Grafton Ghosts on Sunday afternoon.

During the break Coach Geoff Batten directed his squad to tightened up their defence on the edges and it

worked.

most impressive element of the U/18s Roosters game on Sunday

q Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade player Jason Jarett makes big metres.

q Nambucca Rooster Jai Whaddy worked constantly to secure a victory for his team in their game against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

q Nambucca Roosters U/18s player Cameron Mitchell Hits a wall of Woopi defenders.

q Nambucca Roosters U/18s player Euan Hill crossed the line to score in the opening five minutes during their game against the Woolgoolga Seahorses in Round 1 of the 2023 season.

q New signing Annika King powering forward.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Planes, trains and automobiles

DAVID decides to update his will. He nominates his four children, Levi, Kate, Charlie, and Billy as executors.

However, his solicitor advises David to consider reducing the number of executors as the children are interstate and overseas, which may make it difficult to administer the estate.

David follows the solicitor's advice and chooses his daughter Kate as the sole executor with Billy as the substitute.

Over Christmas dinner, David informs his children of his decision regarding his will. His choice of executors creates tension and hostility in the family.

As a result, David instructs his solicitor to include all four children as executors and he signs his will.

David dies a few years later.

His children all fly-in for his funeral.

After David's funeral, the children instruct David's solicitor to apply for a grant of probate.

The solicitor explains that they can renounce as an executor, to make it easier to administer the estate, but all the children insist on acting.

The grant for probate is prepared and sent to Levi in Singapore.

However, Levi’s authorised witness fails to sign the annexures, prompting the solicitor to re-send the application back to Singapore to be re-signed.

Kate was on a cross-continental train journey when the grant was posted to her in far west Queensland.

She took an eternity to get the documents signed, causing further delays.

Charlie then received the application and asked his mate, Johnno to sign as the witness.

This invalidated the documents and the process had to begin again with Levi.

In the meantime, Billy had banked on receiving his inheritance and was now in dire financial difficulty with his car loan.

Eleven months had passed, and the documents were still not lodged with the Court.

This situation highlights the challenges that can arise when executors are spread far and wide.

It also emphasises the importance of considering practicalities and seeking legal advice before making decisions about the administration of your estate.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

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Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

DEAR Jasminda,

MY dog latched onto the neighbour's chicken (he seems to like unprocessed chicken legs).

The chicken was, remarkably, not injured, but I am worried about this happening again. My other dog has no interest in them.

with Jasminda

a dozen eggs a week until such time as the chook is over its PTSD (Post ThighGnaw Stress Disorder).

If, however, the chook was in your yard, there may be a case that could be put forward in defence of the dog.

SPORTS

Bowraville Recreation Club Golf

BOWRAVILLE Recreation Club Saturday

Golf Results 22/4/23

Single Stableford – Winner: N Laird 36 C/B R/Up T Noble, F/9 Eliza McNally B/9 D Banks N/P Eliza McNally on both holes! L/Putt: Maz McNally Ball Comp: 1. M Oldham 2. Leanne Porter 3. M

McNally 4. D Wren

Next Week: 4 BBB organise a partner. NEWS: Working Bee on the new clubhouse garden on Sunday 7 May at 10:45 start. BYO garden tools, sun protection and water.

Grumpy’s GrumbleNambucca Heads Bowls

By GRUMPY

I MISSED last week's edition and only one person asked what happened, so I hope there are a few more readers than that.

Anyway, the no 5 pennants headed up the concrete highway to North Beach and came home a happy lot of chappys with a 54-43 win which keeps them in with a chance.

On Sunday our smiling assassin Rowdy Renyolds and a cast of thousands, well a few supporters, travelled down to Kempsey RSL to play in the President’s Reserve Singles Quarter Finals.

He did us proud, winning that game 25-14 only to be beaten by the eventual winner 25-16 in the semi - maybe next year Rowdy.

The women's Minor Singles was

played Between Rosemary Dugdale and Marg Duffus.

Rosemary came out on top and is having a pretty good year, having also been in the Final of the Mixed Pairs.

Wednesday arvo bowls are rolling along nicely with a great prize at the end.

So, if you haven't checked it out yet it's still not too late to get involved.

Thursday Night Workers Bowls is still going and this week Urunga visit to try and take back the trophy we won a couple of weeks ago. It's in the trophy cabinet, so check it out.

The No5s played Sawtell Reds last week and kept their hopes alive with a 72-45 9-1 win. They play Bowra this week at home and another win would be handy.

Dear Hannah,

Hannah B.

If I were a chook detective (which, thankfully I am not), I would be asking a few pertinent questions about this chook-gnawing incident in order to establish innocence or culpability.

The most obvious question here, is where was said chook during the incident?

If it was in its own yard, then your chook-tackling hound is liable for any damages (physical and emotional).

Since the chook can't talk (though I'm sure it clucked a great deal when it saw its sunny-side-up days flash before its eyes), emotional damages may be hard to assess. I'd imagine her egglaying may decline, in which case I think you owe your neighbours, at the very least,

Friday is drawing 10 rinks of Triples and many are staying on to have a schnitty and beer later plus win a raffle prize or two.

Sunday morning is picking up again with the cooler weather and many of the

I'm sure, if your dog could speak, it would say something about home intruder rights and responsibilities (unless it was a Staffy, like my dog, in which case it wouldn't care what the intruder broke and would just play around, show him where the valuables were kept, and then jump in his car hoping he was going to the beach on the way home).

This defence has limitations and it would be up to the prestigious Hound Court to decide if your dog grabbed onto the chook in some sort of canineamended Ju-Jitsu move due to its perception of danger (being henpecked, for example).

The following advice would probably not stand up in a court of law and I indemnify myself from being called as a witness.

Build a fence, Hannah. You don't want blood on your hands.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

bowlers are having a Sunday roast at the club and coming away well satisfied.

The Men's Major Minors List is on the board entries close 12/5 and play starts 20/5.

New Ladies Champions at Nambucca Bowls Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

WE have held two Championships at NBC in the last month and some new names will be added to our honour boards.

Kim Porter and Chris Davis have defeated Elaine Fleming and Janice Cedelland to become the 2023 Major/ Minor Pairs Champions.

There were a number of great games throughout this competition which showed the strength of our women bowlers.

In the recent Minor Singles Championship it was terrific to see Deb Mann, one of our newest bowlers, have a go.

In the end it was a final between Rosemary Dugdale and Margaret Duffus - two ladies who have been bowling for under seven years, and who have really improved their games over that time.

This year, the victory went to Rosie, with a strong win of 25- 11.

Numbers have increased again for our Thursday morning social bowlsperhaps getting in practice for our next

competitions.

Varied round results have been: J. Haig, M. Smith & P. James defeated R. Dugdale, A. Duffus & M. Dwarte 1613;K. Dale, E. Brown & B. Jones defeated T. Ryan, M. Flagg & P. Fletcher 24-18;A. Ried, A. Duffus & P. Fletcher drew 16all with T. Ryan, M. Duffus & P. James; R. Dugdale, M. Smith & N. Blackford def

T. Meehan, J. Cedelland & M. Montgomery 17-5.

Last week’s results wereA-M Johnson, M. Duffus & P. Fletcher def A. Duffus, C. Davis & E. Fleming 20-16; D. mann, T. Ryan & M. Montgomery def H. Frank. A. Power & N. Blackford 16-15; J. Cedelland, S. Seckold

& P. James def J. Hiagh, M. Dwarte & K. Porter 34-9 and E. Brown & M. Smith def E. Brown & R. Dugdale 14-5. Out Thursday night Twilight bowls continue to be a popular weekly event. Please note we are now starting at 5.30pm and playing the whole game, followed by a barbecue

q Kim Porter and Chris Davis, Major/Minor Pairs Champions.

q Runner up Margaret Duffus and Rosemary Dugdale, winner of Ladies Minor Singles.

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In loving memory

MAX ERROL IRVINE

27TH APRIL 2018

Sadly missed by wife Bev, Craig and Diane, Melissa, Paul, Theo and Gracie, and Murray and Stephanie LOVE YOU FOREVER. FORGET YOU? NEVER.

Rose Seymour

Passed away 23rd April, 2023

Aged 76 years

Late of Macksville.

Loving wife of John. Wonderful mother of Melynda & Andrew and Steven & Amy. Adored grandma of James, Edward, Fiona, Zoe and Hannah.

Family and friends are invited to Rose’s funeral service on Friday 28th April at 2:00pm at Salvation Army Citadel, Macksville, followed by private cremation.

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TEN, 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY THE 1% CLUB

SUNDAY SOCCER

WIN BOLD, 3pm

It’s a historic year for women’s soccer (or football, if you will) in Australia. With the Matildas recently scoring a landmark victory over England, breaking a 30-game winning streak ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil in July, there’s never been a better time to get behind the sport. In what could be another fairytale

finish, Western United will play in this year’s A-League Grand Final today, hoping to finish their debut season with the championship trophy in hand. Tara Rushton (pictured above) leads the coverage live from Sydney’s

FRIDAY, April 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney plants with her dad.

8.30 Traces. (Mal) McKinven’s wife joins the investigation.

9.20 Miniseries: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 2. Phryne and Jack find the third and most important Crypt treasure.

10.10 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml, R) Broden goes to a buck’s party.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Close To Me. (Madl, R)

11.45 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

While many cooks follow recipes dutifully, step-bystep, we all know those who can craft masterpieces from a closed recipe book, adding and substituting ingredients on the fly. The makers of surely in the latter category – deftly mixing classic flavours with new tastes for & Favourites, making the kids happy with MasterChef Junior and now keeping us on our toes with a short-yet-sweet Secrets & Surprises

In tonight’s premiere, the contestants are immediately thrown in the deep end when Jamie Oliver arrives to kick-start the competition.

With judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong (pictured right) and Jock Zonfrillo

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Reckon you’re smarter than 99 per cent of the population? This new comedic game show aims to tell viewers exactly where they lie among the general populace, with Los Angeles-based Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (pictured) all too pleased to announce the bad news. Starting with 100 contestants, ringed around a stage reminiscent of a Roman amphitheatre, host Jefferies asks a logic question that 90 per cent of 1000 Aussies surveyed answered correctly. Get it wrong, and the fun really begins. Jefferies is in his sharp-tongued and sassy element as he roasts and toasts the contestants, presenting increasingly difficult problems to solve.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World. (Final, PG)

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav)

11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+l, R)

1.50 Romulus. (MA15+av)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper meets a bulldog that attacks brooms and mops whenever the owners clean the house.

8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) On the eve of the election of the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a professor and a physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals and stop a terrorist attack on Vatican City. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.

11.15 To Be Advised.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: Beirut. (2018, MA15+alv, R)

A former US diplomat is called back into service. Jon Hamm.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

Global Shop. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln) Chappo sees a swimmer struggling.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mav, R) The constables focus on a major drug and alcohol issue affecting the community.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

12.30 Home Shopping.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, April 29

6.00 Rage. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Traces. (Mal, R) 1.15 Capital. (Ml, R) 2.05 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 4.50 The Dark Side Of The Universe. (R) 5.50 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo explore their holiday hotel room.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2022. (PG, R) From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

9.20 A Grand Royal Design. (R)

An inside look at the restoration of Dumfries House, a rundown estate in one of the most deprived parts of the UK.

10.15 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4.

11.15 Fires. (Mal, R) Tash and Mott head to a beachside community.

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The World From Above. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Synchronised

C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 3. H’lights.

5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Walking Wartime England. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG)

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 Lennon’s Last Weekend. (Mad, R)

11.30 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.40 Germinal. (Mav)

1.45 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, April 30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (PG, R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lottery Of Life.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grand Designs: Canterbury. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma)

Part 3 of 4. Village tensions reach crisis point thanks to the popularity of a local artisan bakery and mill.

9.50 Close To Me. (Final, Mals)

Jo learns what happened to her.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (Madlv, R)

11.40 Road To Now. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The World From Above. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike

C’ship. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s race. H’lights.

4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. H’lights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Sabre-

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R)

2.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Sydney v GWS Giants.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black II. (2002, PGh, R) A secret agent enlists his former partner. Tommy Lee Jones.

9.15 MOVIE: Deadpool 2. (2018, MA15+lv, R) Deadpool recruits a team to protect a young boy who is being targeted by a time travelling cyborg. Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin.

11.40 To Be Advised.

12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PGhv, R) Harry Potter is being hunted. Daniel Radcliffe.

10.15 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, Mv, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

12.05 MOVIE: Nerve. (2016, Ma, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (Return, PG) A Yorkshire terrier pair show size does not matter.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie learns that Eddie’s friend’s restaurant may be a drug front. Erin faces disturbing accusations.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mm) Medical examiner Sonya’s life is in jeopardy when she is exposed to a mysterious poison.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Herbert Mullin. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Herbert Mullin.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Ma)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

11.10 The First 48. (MA15+al)

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+adv, R) 12.50 The Garden Gurus. (R)

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PGals) The top three celebrities receive a visit from their loved ones, before the King or Queen of the jungle is crowned.

9.00 The Last Last Late Late Show Special. Tom Cruise reunites with James Corden for one final over-the-top sketch.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) Tennant is involved in a chopper crash.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 1

9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Legacy List. (Final, R) 10.25 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.15 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.10 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 9-1-1. (Return, Ma) A dry thunderstorm rolls over Los Angeles, bringing a series of lightning strike emergencies for the 118.

10.00

9-1-1: Lone Star. (Return, Ma) Thunderstorms hit Austin.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R) People’s appearances are transformed.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, May 2

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Cosentino: Decennium. (PGl) International magician and illusionist Cosentino presents his best acts of the last 10 years.

9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mam) A patient’s faith seems to cause Asher some skepticism in light of his own relationship with religion.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the backpacker murders. 2.00

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Return, PGal) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.

9.15 Ghosts. (PGls) A recently awakened teen ghost decides to sabotage all the relationships at Woodstone.

9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team must navigate the mistrust of authorities in a tight-knit Somali community in Minnesota.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Jamie Oliver is back for another day in the MasterChef Australia kitchen.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a US Navy lieutenant who is accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 3

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 Icons. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

(Mlw) 8.35

Cox: How The Other

Live. (M) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al) The Free French train with the SAS.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Furia. (MA15+av)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, May 4

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (M)

8.30 Asking For It. (Malnsv)

9.30 Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Premiere, Mal)

11.50 Beneath The Surface. (MA15+ads, R)

4.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

8.35 Accused. (Mav) A teenager suspects foul play when he discovers his mother’s former hospice caretaker is dating his father.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Family Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of six young men.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) The search for a suspect who is drugging women’s drinks leads the unit to Muncy’s brother.

9.40 Fire Country. (PGav) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli and series creator Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

9.45 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must raid Shannon Bennett’s fridge.

8.40 The Bridge. (Mls, R) Twelve strangers have 17 days to build 330m of bridge to an island, and claim a $250,000 prize.

10.10 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv, R) A popular fighter goes missing.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

Friday, 28 April 2023

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Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent media@newsofthearea.com.au

Flying Start

By Mick BIRTLES

ROUND 1 of the Group 2

Season for 2023 began with an afternoon of exciting rugby league action at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads on Sunday 23 April.

The anticipation surrounding this year's Nambucca Roosters First Grade side was answered when the home team defeated the Woolgoolga Seahorses 34 -16 in their first round matchup.

Both teams matched each other set for set in the opening stages until Roosters new

signing Tyronne RobertsDavis was able to exploit a gap in Woopi’s defence to get first points on the board for Nambucca.

The Roosters jubilation was short-lived as the visitors soon equalled the score then piled on a converted try to reach a 10-4 score line. With only seconds left

in the first half a cut-out pass from Roberts-Davis put Mitchell Whitelaw over in the corner for a try that was converted to see the match tied-up at half time.

It was ten minutes into the second half before the Roosters could break the stalemate when a grubber kick from Jai Whaddy set up winger Beau Langford

for a try in the corner which was converted by Tyronne Roberts-Davis.

The Roosters try spree continued with Mitchell Whitelaw, Roberts-Davis and Jack Walsh-Mckierenan all crossing the line in spectacular fashion.

Woopi was able to get across the line one more time when forward Jackson

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

THE number three had some significance for our Wednesday wizard Richard this week.

Over a three- day period he had three wins with three different partners at three different clubs!

Something for the record books perhaps?

A bridge too far maybe.

On the high achievers note, Secretary Carol is promoted to National Master and Vice-President Lynne to regional Master.

Congratulations girls.

Results for week ending: 22 April 2023

Monday: 17 April. Four tables today. Winners with 68.4 percent, Carol McKee & Daphne Priestley.

Runners-up, Noreen

Cork and Helen Roswell with 64.2 percent.

Great scores ladies.

Tuesday: 18 April. Low numbers made way for an individual event tonight. Equal winners, Scott Parker and Carol McKee with 57.4 percent.

Five players scored fifty percent to be equal runners-up they were Amber Fox, Maureen

Cowan, Greg Wood, Rob Marshall and Colin Denney.

Wednesday: 19 April. Richard had 18 players for the “Improve your Bridge” session.

The theme today was an analysis of the Pro-Am event played last Thursday.

Thursday: 20 April.

Seven pairs for a 3 ½ table Howell today.

Winners were Joanna

Gisinger was able to crack the Roosters defence, however it was too late to affect the outcome of what was a game of high quality first grade football.

The reserve grade clash was equally as exciting however Woolgoolga was victorious in a game that

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Halioris and Richard Levy with 66.6 percent. Runners-up Glen Hallett and Phil Booth with 59.3 percent.

Saturday: 22 April. Four and a half tables today.

Winners Pat Richardson and Daphne Priestley with 58.3 percent.

Runners-up Maureen Cowan and Louise Walton with 54 percent.

Urunga: 19 April.

Twenty-four players contested a 6-table

Mitchell. North/South winners with 65 percent, Glen Hallett and Phil Booth, Runners-up with 54.4 percent Nerellyn Mitchell and Peter Jonutz. East/West winners Lyndall Edsall and Richard Levy with 61.6 percent. Runners-up Ruth Young and Peter Plunkett- Cole with 56.2 percent.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

q Tyronne Roberts-Davis made his

anticipated debut for the Nambucca Roosters in Round 1 of the 2023 season.