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with the group to meet with PC Nurse and to experience the personal cancer stories told which give all a great opportunity for all to learn, share and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved in the process and treatment of those with Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0400 747 630

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. It features a collection of royal memorabilia, including a rare 1953 coronation periscope, and runs until Sunday 24 July. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open 4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. The Community Resource Centre is open for research on Ballina Shire families on Fridays only – prior bookings essential. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au.

ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details.

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS The Alstonville branch of Red Cross Friday 6 May. Tickets will be on sale on Wednesdays outside Wollongbar Newsagent in Main Street, Alstonville. Your support is welcomed as all funds raised will be distributed locally. The Alstonville branch of the Red Cross will meet at 1:30pm on Thursday 9 June, 2022. You are very welcome to join us at 3, Newbon Street, Alstonville. For further information, contact the Secretary on 0424742774.

MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Scrap booking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513”

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

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The BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB’s next “LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC DAY” is SUNDAY 5th JUNE, 2022 at THE BALLINA RSL CLUB, start time 10.45 am. Inaugurated in 2007 the Club has held “LIVE MUSIC DAYS” most months of each year since then and we really have something to celebrate! To “party up” the day, the backing from The Northern Rivers” and “Doug Liebke” is our guest artist. This year is special to commemorate our 16 years and we consider it our “BIRTHDAY DATE”. We try to have a big celebration and get up lots of antics, only to be disclosed on the day. The club would appreciate it if you could include details of the day in your public announcements and/or Gig Guide, Many thanks Keith Holmes 02 6686 7956 PS, Our “Fund Raiser Day” last month (Sunday 1st May,2022) was a great success, raising over $1,000.00 to The Ballina RSL Club’s, “Local Community Appeals” and thank you for assisting in the promotion of the day.

FREE BRUNCH Good afternoon, once again we are holding our free brunch for our local community doing it tough at present and hope you could kindly place our event in the next 2 editions as you so kindly have done in the past. Free Community Brunch is to be held at the Ballina presbyterian hall Saturday the 7th May. Everyone is welcome,so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs sandwiches, tea, coffee and juice or just a chat. Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10am to 12pm Thanks so much, you usually place this attachment in your paper, but you would have to change the date, as I only had this old copy. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions Carol Taylor 0438812235

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Next Meeting will be Monday May 2 2022. Our Autumn Exhibition Centre, Ballina. New members are always welcome. com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540

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BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens. Monday – Line Dancing Chi 8:30 am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom 7:30 am 4. Line Dancing 9:30 am, Indoor Bowls 1 pm. Friday – Nothing for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30 pm Contact Bonnie 0414927361

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www.ballinabridge.org.au

BALLINA SCOPE CLUB The Scope Club of Ballina is a group of ladies who do fundraising for lots of local charities. All our money raised goes directly to the charity. Our club meets once a month and we also have action nights where guest speakers attend. Last year we did quite a few Bunnings barbeques which raised approx $3000.

IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For further information contact our President org

NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@ bigpond.net.au

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

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BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW is a national women’s organisation with 15,000 members in supporting the education charity The Smith Family. Members sponsor students, volunteer, fundraise and advocate to improve the life outcomes of disadvantaged Australian children and young people. As The Smith Family’s largest community sponsor supports the educational outcomes of more than 1480 disadvantaged out more about VIEW, visit view.org. au, call 1800 805 366 or email view@ thesmithfamily.com.au.

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