How to make a temporary pool look good

Making a temporary pool look good is not just about enhancing its aesthetic appeal; it’s about creating a fun, inviting, and comfortable outdoor space that maximizes your enjoyment during those warm months. Whether it’s an infatable pool, a frame pool, or any other type of above-ground pool, there are numerous creative and practical ways to transform it into a beautiful oasis. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to achieve that.

1. Positioning Your Pool

The frst step in making your temporary pool look good is choosing the right location. Select a spot that gets a good balance of sun and shade throughout the day. This ensures the water stays at a comfortable temperature and also protects swimmers from excessive sun exposure. Additionally, placing your pool on a fat, stable surface away from trees and shrubs minimizes debris falling into the water and makes maintenance easier.

2. Creating a Pool Deck or Surround

Building a temporary deck or surround can drastically improve the look of your temporary pool. Materials like wooden pallets, non-slip outdoor carpeting, or interlocking patio tiles can be used to create a stylish and safe poolside area. Not only does this add to the aesthetic appeal, but it also prevents dirt and grass from being tracked into the pool.

3. Landscaping Around the Pool

Integrating your pool with the surrounding landscape can transform your backyard into a picturesque retreat. Planting ornamental grasses, fowers, or even small shrubs around the pool area adds colour, texture, and privacy. Consider using potted plants for fexibility; they can be moved around to change the look or to make room when necessary.

4. Adding Lighting

Proper lighting can make your temporary pool area look magical at night. Solar-powered lights, waterproof LED strips, and foating pool lights are great options that can enhance safety and create a cosy, ambient atmosphere. Strategically place lights around the pool area to highlight landscaping features or illuminate walkways.

5. Incorporating Shade Structures

To ensure your pool area is enjoyable at all hours, consider adding shade structures. Umbrellas, canopies, or even a temporary gazebo can provide much-needed relief from the sun while adding an element of style. Choose colours and materials that complement your overall design theme to create a cohesive look.

6. Accessorising with Outdoor Furniture

Comfortable and stylish outdoor furniture can elevate the look of your temporary pool area. Waterproof loungers, outdoor rugs, and accent tables not only provide convenience but also contribute to the pool’s aesthetic appeal. opt for furniture that matches your style, whether it’s modern, rustic, or tropical, to create an inviting lounge area for relaxation and entertainment.

7. Adding Fun and Functional Features

Water features like foating fountains or infatable slides add a fun element to your pool while enhancing its appearance. Additionally, practical accessories like a pool cover can keep the water clean and also serve as a safety feature.

8. Maintaining Water Quality and Clarity

A clean pool is a beautiful pool. Regular maintenance, including vacuuming the bottom, skimming the surface, and maintaining proper chemical levels, is essential to keep the water sparkling and inviting. A wellmaintained pool not only looks better but is also healthier and more enjoyable to use.

9. Personalising with Decor

Finally, adding personal touches can make your temporary pool area feel unique and welcoming. Outdoor cushions, waterproof bean bags, or even a small outdoor bar can add character and functionality to your poolside space. Decorative elements like pool foats, garden statues, or a mural painted on a surrounding fence can also add a playful or artistic touch.

Get to designing!

Making a temporary pool look good involves a combination of practical and decorative efforts. By carefully selecting the pool’s location, enhancing its surroundings with decking, landscaping, and lighting, and adding personal touches through furniture and decor, you can create a beautiful and enjoyable outdoor living space. Remember, the goal is to create an area that refects your personal style and meets your relaxation and entertainment needs. With a little creativity and effort, your temporary pool can become the centrepiece of your summer fun.

**PLEASE NOTE: It is important to check with your local council/government to see rules and regulations around pools. It is also important to check with the manufacturer of the pool for recommended procedures regarding function, warranty etc.**

Funeral Notice

Elizabeth Stephens “Betty”

5th Aug 1937-17th Feb 2024

Loved and loving wife of Clive for 66 years.

Much loved Mum to Bruce, Russel & Wendy Family & Friends are invited to a ‘Celebration of Life’ to be held in the Anglican Church Hall on 1st March at 10am.

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In Loving Memory

Lola Jean Locke 01/11/1930 – 04/11/2023

Kevin William Locke 09/12/1927 – 31/01/2024

Married

In Loving Memory

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OSBORNE – Thomas William (Tom)

Of Kingscliff, formerly of Coffs Harbour, Killara and Dubbo Died peacefully at The Tweed Hospital on 7 Feb 2024, aged 80 years.

Adored wife of Dianne (dec’d) and dear friend of Margarett Wyatt (dec’d).

Tom is survived by his beloved sister Mary Di Qual and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service of thanksgiving will be held to celebrate Tom’s life on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 at St Lukes Anglican Church, Liverpool at 2pm, with a light luncheon to be served prior from 12pm in the Church Community Centre.

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SSA Representatives

PLEASE NOTE: Members attending MUST produce their current S.S.A.A card and be a Member of the S.S.A.A- (NSW)-Northern Rivers Branch Inc.

Any member wishing to submit items for the agenda, must be submitted by 5pm March 13th 2024 to president@ssaanrb.com.au

The Returning Officer is Scott Wagner

SSAA No: 356343

Email: returningoficer@ssaanrb.com.au

In accordance with Cl 9.6.3.1 the Returning Officer calls for Nominations of candidates to fill the vacant offices on the Nomination forms must be received on or before the 11th March 2024 by 5pm, either by email to the returning officer, or by mail to the Branch at PO Box 899, Casino NSW 2470.

This AGM Notice and Nomination forms are available at htp:/www.ssaanrb.com.au

Remember the AGM is important. no less than***50*** people are required to come along and participate to make the AGM work All members are encouraged to attend.

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ALSTONVILLE

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM - This is the last week of the latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, “Sew Inspired”. Take the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful work of some of the most creative people in our district, the Ballina/Byron U3A Textile Art Group. This is a group of passionate stitchers who have an ongoing love affair with fabrics and threads of all kinds. They combine the ancient art of traditional hand stitching with the amazing capabilities of the modern sewing machine to create exquisite works from a vast range of chiffons, silks, velvets, hessians, and threads, using textiles as a medium for storytelling. The exhibition will fnish this Sunday, 3rd March. Crawford House Museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open on Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. For enquiries, call 6628 1829, email aphs2477@ yahoo.com.au or visit www.aphsmuseum.org.au.

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Would you like to join a friendly local community group? Crawford House Museum and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum. If you’re on a Jobseeker payment and 55 or older, it’s a great way to meet your mutual obligation requirements. No experience is necessary, as training is provided. If you’re interested, visit us at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville on Fridays 10am-4 pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm, call 6628 1829 or email info@aphsmuseum.org.

ALSTONVILLE RSL SUB-BRANCH meets on the second Saturday of the month, with morning tea at 10am followed by the meeting, then a light luncheon from 1200. All ex-service persons and families are welcome to attend the lunch.

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS - The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.

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

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

QUILTERS ALSTONVILLE - We are called Plateau

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

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

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

THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch

ALSTONVILLE SUB-BRANCH

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

BALLINA

The next meeting of the ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES will be held on Friday 1 March, at Ballina RSL Club, River Street Ballina. The meeting will commence at 10.00am, but doors will be open from 9.30 for ‘catch-up’ before the meeting. Guest speaker for this meeting will be Ian McBean, from Sunshine Sugar, who will present a very sweet talk on this product. Morning tea will be available before

Locally owned and some visiting Walk-Up Artists. The experienced line dancers demonstrate their skills and others take to the foor dancing however they want! There are great raffe and lucky door prizes, as well as Club members’ and Walk-Up Artists’ draws. Come along and enjoy the company and music.

BALLINA CWA Branch - Every Wednesday we meet for our Friendship and Handicraft mornings from 9:00 am to noon at the Ballina CWA rooms in River St Ballina (Next to the RSL) Both Handcrafters and those who would just like to chat are welcome.

Also, on the frst Wednesday of each month, we run a cooked goods and handicraft stall at our CWA rooms from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome to come along, and for $5 join us for morning tea THE NEXT STALL WILL BE ON 6TH MARCH 2024 Mahjong is played in our rooms every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm at a cost of $4. Everyone is welcome queries relating to our Wednesday gatherings, contact the Branch Secretary Janet Henderson on 0435323079

BALLINA UNITING CHURCH congregation invites everyone to join us at Ballina Uniting Church, 54 Cherry Street Ballina to celebrate World Day of Prayer, on Friday 1st March 2024 at 9: 30am. The service will be followed by morning tea in our church hall. We look forward to welcoming you for information phone 0422520537

BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB - Our March 6th meeting will be at Crowley Care at 10 am. It is our AGM with voting for new members of the committee for the following 12 months. We will have the meeting, tea and coffee and the changeover lunch to follow, Cost is $35.00 For bookings or information call Pamela on 0405 776 977.Normally we meet on the frst Wednesday of the month at the Ballina RSL Club on River Street at 10am for a business meeting, a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two and a guest speaker. Visitors are allowed at our meetings, and we welcome new members. We usually have a friendly morning tea each month, and often a lunch at a local cafe. For more information about the club and its activities call Beryl on 0409 258 252

BALLINA BRANCH OF INNER

WHEEL AUSTRALIA meets on the frst Wednesday of the month at 11.30. Our objective is to share friendship and passion for community service in our local area as well international projects. If you would like more information, please contact our President Joan Hetherington on 0402 885091 or Secretary Chris Penn on 0427 807135

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

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) - We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start.

Ph: Deb on 0432105540

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB - “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings, Help with Play. Open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Call Judy Forsyth: 0407664337.

BALLINA COASTAL QUILTERS

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

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second

Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Ph: Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA FREE COMMUNITY

HOT BRUNCH - Ballina Free Community Hot Brunch, First Saturday of each month. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a hot brunch of sausages, rissoles bacon & eggs, cereal, tea and coffee. Or just come for a chat. Frozen take away meals available. Held at the Ballina Presbyterian Hall Corner of Cherry & Crane st Ballina 10AM TO 12PM

Carol: 0438812235

BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE RSL DAY CLUB - A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment.Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439301249

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB - Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.

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

IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS

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

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW

CLUB - Brunswick Valley VIEW

Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am. Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. 1800 805 366

CASINO

WINDARA - It’s on again this year ST PATRICK’S DAY BINGO at WINDARA, Cost is only $20 which covers bingo book and Irish Stew and dessert. Starts at 11am and come dressed in your best green outft. Tickets are available at Cottage Collection Casino, or phone Windara 62223800. Come along for a morning of laughs and win a prize. Raffe tickets also on sale and Lucky Door Prize. Bookings must be in by Wednesday, 13th March. Windara is at 253 Sextonville Rd, Casino.

‘ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS OF CASINO COMMUNITY

I have organised an activity sheet for Casino Senior Citizens for 2024. This was made in mind for members of our community who would like to have the occasional outing each month. Each activity has now been extended to anyone in our community – Outings are at your own cost, but I always make arrangements to have the cost as low as possible. If there are any activities noted that you would like to attend, please don’t hesitate to contact. Should you require transport, I will do my very best to assist and get you there. If any trips are with bus, the bus will pick you up from your own home and of course drop you off. Obviously for the purpose of numbers etc you will need to contact me and advise if you are attending, if you require transport etc I have attempted to accommodate the needs of our older community who would like to escape the four walls of their home and join friends and peers to an enjoyable day out! Don’t hesitate to call Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS’ INCORPORATED – ACTIVITIES FOR 2024

MARCH

2 – Movie afternoon at RSM 1.

00pm

23 – Senior’s Week - Lunch at Windara - Inviting other groups 11.00am

APRIL

12 – Coffee morning at Zeebra’s Café 10am

28 –Bus trip to Harwood Hotel for lunch plus visit Alpaca Farm

MAY

5 – Mother’s Day Lunch?? Ballina RSL OR Goonellabah sports Club (More info later)

JUNE

7 – Coffee morning at Cecil Hotel 10.00am

23 – Bus trip to Evans Head

JULY

10 – AGM Casino RSM 10.00am

28 – ‘Christmas in July’ Luncheon at Casino RSM AUGUST

9 – Coffee morning at Casino RSM

10am

31 – Movie afternoon at Casino RSM 1.00pm

SEPTEMBER

13 – Lunch at Hong Kong 12.00pm

29 –Bus trip to Cherry Street Sports Club for lunch

OCTOBER

11 – Coffee morning at Charcoal Inn 10.00am NOVEMBER

9 – Movie afternoon at Casino RSM 1.00pm

DECEMBER

6 – Coffee morning at Mike’s 10.00am

15 – Christmas Luncheon at Casino RSM

Don’t hesitate to call Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680

THE CWA CASINO DAY frst street Stall for 2024 will be 16th March at the front of D.I.Y. Hardware with baked goods and plants for sale; from 8.30am till sold out! Our next meeting is Thursday 14th March 2024 (the 2nd Thursday this time). Everyone is welcome, come and see what we are all about. If you want to know more before then please give us a call. Enquires Jennifer Baker 043892060 and Jane Flick 0427 707 669.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP will be on Thursday, March 7th, 10 a.m. at Fairy Hill Hall on the Summerland Way. Work on your current project, enjoy friendship, BYO lunch, tea/coffee provided. Show & Tell: Bring a book that you’re happy to swap, give a short review. For more information please ph Sue 66633233.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

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

MONDAY B.McEnerny & C.Moulden J. Yates

TUESDAY B.Bennett K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly WEDNESDAY M.&M. Ayshford G.Mannix

THURSDAY J.Crooks S. Garrard & E. Grogan

FRIDAY M.Anderson J.Connell

CASINO CWA EVENING BRANCH - NEW MEMBERS WANTED! Ladies, it’s now ‘24 so open a new door for yourself and your community by joining the Casino CWA Evening branch. You’ll discover fun, & friendship with a diverse group of ladies of varying ages just waiting to meet you. We meet once a month and share ideas & plans regarding our role in contributing to the wellbeing of women & children in our community through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT JOINING US!!!

Why not come along as a “GUEST” to see how this feels for you. Our meetings are held frst Thursday of each month at 6pm, Uniting Church Hall Canterbury Street Casino. We look forward to WELCOMING you! Contact: Leaine 0413 133 397

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S

SHED - Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INCW are open

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am. We are in Room 5, Upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am. For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call 6664 1118

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

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND

CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO & DISTRICT ORCHID

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

CASINO MINI RAIL - Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB

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

CASINO UNITING CHURCH

- CAFÉ PRAISE…. Every

Wednesday @ 10-11am. All

Welcome 10am Morning Tea Fellowship. Welcome and Chat 10.30am Praise and Worship

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

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

LION’S CLUB CASINO - Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. Denise Green 0448014682

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. Ph: Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

ST MARKS OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCE CLUB St Marks Anglican church hall Barker Street Casino. Old Time and New Vogue. Revision & Beginners. Every Tuesday from 3pm-5.30pm @ $5 per head. First Saturday night of each month from 7pm -10pm @ $10 per person. Live music Judy Johnson New members, all ages most welcome. Bring a plate to share in a supper. Contact Ronald: 66623328 / mob: 0449710552.

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

ELTHAM

ELTHAM MASONIC LODGE - The Eltham Masonic Lodge welcomes all masons, to attend their monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Tuesday, each month (except in January, at the Eltham Masonic Temple. The meetings commence at 7.30 pm, but we have a few savouries & a drinks beforehand, as a welcome. Information ring Col 0416530456

EVANS HEAD

ROTARY EVANS HEAD holds meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 5.30pm at Evans Head RSL downstairs in remembrance room. New members warmly welcomed. Cont. Sue 0438853921

THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVANS

HEAD MARKETS held on the last Saturday of Each Month. Where: Club Evans RSL Time 8am - 1pm A vast variety of stores from clothes, candle, Honey Photographs, books, and Organic Vegetables along with Rotary Bacon & Egg Rolls

EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560

EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB - The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn 0401493316.

EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP

Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.

GOONELLABAH

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH - Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs

9.00am-1.00pm

THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.

GRAFTON

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS

‘Seniors February meeting attendance 56, apologies 6. Deaths: sympathy to families of recently passed former members, Shirley Chaseling; Jean Brown; Val Davidge. Also, to Judith Ireland & Bob Townsend, who lost relatives. Sick: best wishes to Betty Doggett, Alan Ryall, Doris Holbrook. New members: welcome Margaret Wilks, Judy Johnson. Correspondence: In, bank statement; Ou! letters to new members; letters inviting patron, trustee, auditor, solicitor. Guest speaker: planned ambulance paramedic late cancellation due to urgent call out. Bus Trips: day to Dorrigo, 1 March, 2024,35 booked; 4-day tour to Stanthorpe area, from I 1 Sept.’24, now on sale, seats still available; day to Lennox Head are4 Fri 3 May, will go on sale at March meeting. General Business: emergency evacuation for food or fre, be aware of what to take, & be able to grab it in an instant.

AGM: will be held in conjunction with March general meeting, Tues, 12 March. Note early start, 10am. Have questions for guest speaker, federal member, Kevin Hogan. Meeting competition winners: M. Sales: D. Bailey; B. Smith; y. chard; G. Mealia; J Johnson; C. Doggett. Enquiries: Sandra, 66427720: or 0417 464 946)

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - Connecting people with an interest in gardening, plants, fowers, and nature. We will be holding our AGM at our next meeting, Thursday 7th March, 10am to midday at the Joan Muir Centre. 194 Turf St Grafton. $2 entry at the door, bring some morning tea to share if you are able. Visitors are free for their frst meeting so come along if you would like to. Please note that Membership Fees are increasing from $10 to $15 this year and are payable in March. You can do a bank transfer to the Club’s bank account see bank details in the latest Newsletter emailed to you recently. Or you can pay in cash at the next meeting Please think about nominating for a role on the Committee or just putting forward your name as a general committee member with no particular role, someone who can be called on to help out if needed. Our guest speaker will be Di from Honeybee Hives, always a popular topic. Also, our Bring and Buy table and From My Garden table will be set up. Don’t forget your name badge and pop your mobile on Silent during the meeting please.

LONG WAY HOME STORY COMPETITION - It’s time for local writers to look at the twilight sky for inspiration, with the launch of this year’s Long Way Home story competition. Long Way Home editor Claire Aman said the competition invites Clarence locals of all ages to write a story on the theme ‘Fly by Night. ’We’re hoping to get lots of wild and imaginative stories featuring fying foxes, the night sky, and travelling in the dark,’ said Claire. ‘From our inner realms to wild places, fying foxes are the stuff of fable. They can fll the sky, they can travel more than a thousand kilometres, they sleep upside own. They’ve inspired Batman, Bartok the Magnifcent, Batty Koda, and Dracula. If not fying foxes, think about fying by night and see what else you can come up with. The sky’s the limit. ‘We want stories from primary and high school students, and from adults. We’re looking for original stories that move us or surprise us, stories that make us curious about what happens next. We look for authentic voices with a touchstone of the writer’s own culture and experience, enlivened by imagination. ‘The competition grows more popular each year. We discovered some fabulous writing last year, especially from winners Loueen Winters, Eva Patricks and Zali Nicholls. We hope to unearth new talent this year. ‘As with previous years, the best entries will be published in a book. ‘Stories from the Clarence Valley 2024 - Fly by Night,’ will be released at the end of this year. The deadline for all stories is 1 June. Adults’ stories have a 2,500-word limit, while high school and primary students have a 500 word and 200 word limit respectively. More details fnd us on

Facebook Claire 0423 747 468

GRAFTON CWA - Meetings of Grafton CWA are held on the 2nd Friday of each month, starting with morning tea at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. The meetings are held in CWA Rooms, at the corner of Duke and Pound Sts. New members are always welcome. Craft mornings are held in the CWA Rooms on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, starting at .30am. Everyone is welcome, bring along some craft, and enjoy morning tea with other ladies who have similar interests and can share their knowledge. All types of crafts can be done- knitting, sewing, patchwork, applique, beading, card making, paper craft, macrame etc, whatever is your area of interest.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY

CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS

CLUB - Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton.

GRAFTON SENIORS BE FIT

EXERCISE CLASSES - Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors. We meet at 10.30a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants. Further information can be obtained from Chris 0400490691 or Dot on 66423248 or 0477213017

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the 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 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a mid-month social outing is held. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. Hope to see you there!

CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYSCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 Fitzroy STREET, Grafton, NSW

Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings, and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it! When did you last “drop in? All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka,Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst.

Schaeffer House hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sun 1-4pm Admission Family of four $12.00 Adults $5.00 and children $2.00 We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.

HASTINGS POINT

HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR - Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414794380

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.

KINGSCLIFF

KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUBKingscliff 500 Card Club. Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club

New players WELCOME Contact: GARY 0499869992

KINGSCLIFF PROBUS CLUB - First Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12 noon in the function room of Kingscliff Bowls Club. We have an interesting guest speaker each month plus bus trips to various points on the map each third Wednesday of the month. Retirees and seniors are most welcome to join us in this happy social group.

The Northern Rivers Times February 29, 2024

Community Notices

For more information please phone

Janet 0439230125

KYOGLE

LIFE WRITING WORKSHOPUSING THE FIVE SENSES - A practical two-hour workshop that focuses on the use of the fve senses in creative nonfction. This includes local history, family history, memoir, autobiography, personal essay, travel, or feature article writing. Whether consciously or sub-consciously, we experience the world through our senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The use of sensory language adds richness and depth to writing, while tempting the reader’s imagination.

WHEN:1.00 - 3.00pm, Saturday

23 March WHERE: Laneway Community Space (aka ‘The Youthie’) 161 Summerland Way Kyogle COST: $20 – or whatever you can afford to pay. No questions asked. FORMAT: We write, we read, we discuss. After introductions and a brief outline of the workshop I have people writing quickly. This is a writing workshop – bring whatever you want to write with. Numbers are limited phone 0408 676 550 Please arrive in time to start at 1pm.This workshop is presented with support from Kyogle Together.

KYOGLE WRITERS GROUPKyogle Writers Group meets on the last Saturday of each month and we welcome newcomers. We meet at the Roxy Lane back. entrance to the Kyogle Memorial Institute (Supper Room). Our aim is to provide support and encouragement for those new to writing, as well as more experienced writers. We practice many genres of writing poetry, memoir, and journaling to name a few. Morning tea at 9.30am is followed by our meeting from 10.00am till 12.00 pm. Throughout the year we have planned some wonderful writing workshops facilitated by local authors. For further information contact Vince on 0459 574179 or Susan on 0414 958245.

SAVE THE DATE - Kyogle Garden Club Inc will be holding their Annual Flower & Foliage Spectacular again this year on Friday 19th April 9am – 5pm & Saturday 20th April 8am – 2pm at St Brigid’s School Hall & Grounds. Entry Fee will be $3 & light refreshments will be available. There will be lots of plants on display & for sale along with lots of other garden-related art & products. Phil Dudman from ABC Gardening will make a guest appearance on Friday this year from 10.30am.

On Saturday there will be Guest Speakers & Demonstrations that are sure to be of interest to the keen gardener. There will be Raffes on the hour over the two days so chances are you will go home with something worthwhile to add to your garden. A variety of plant stalls with Cacti, succulents, bromeliads, natives, indoor plants, fresh fowers & many more will be available not to mention the Club Stall which will be packed with plants. Put these dates on your calendar & come along. Lots to see & a great way to catch up with friends & share a cuppa & delicious homemade delight from St Brigid’s Canteen

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer.

New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLEMeeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm. Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION - Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm.

Ph: Jan on 0427293455.

ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR -

Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.

LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD CWA - Handy

Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.

LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW

CLUB - The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third

Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING

VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students.

Ph: Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUBNew members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX

HEAD - Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004

LISMORE

LISMORE CROQUET CLUB inc: Note next General meeting date has been changed to Thursday 7th March, 11am for members, Molesworth Street, Club House. Friday 22nd March, 11am - 1pm - You are invited to Seniors

Week “Come and Play - Social Friday - FREE Sausage Sizzle”, at the Lismore Croquet Club. For information or become a new member call Fay on 0412910487.

WE ARE BACK Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is up and running in the Foyer of LBH. We are a fun group to join and are looking for new Members to help in the shop one day a month, help with our Markets and raffes days we need, sewers, crocheters and jam makers. Last year we donated around $80,000 in vital equipment that was on the Hospital Wish list. This year we are looking at buying 5 Ook Snow LC Low Falls Prevention Beds plus the accessories at the cost of $54,395.00. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Lismore Workers Sports Club. 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah. We would love to see you there.

LISMORE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP. We meet every third Friday of the month Next group Meeting is 15th of March 2024. Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & Cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation. Social Networking, Companion Support Group, and special guest speaker. Contact Marie 0448871290

CWA LISMORE BRANCH: NEW

MEMBERS WANTED! Ladies, it’s now ‘24 so open a new door for yourself and your community by joining the Lismore CWA Branch? You’ll discover fun, & friendship with a diverse group of ladies of varying ages just waiting to meet you. We meet once a month and share ideas & plans regarding our role in contributing to the wellbeing of women & children in our community. Whilst waiting on our beautiful rooms in Spinks Park to be restored after the 2022 food damage, we meet at ‘Norma’s Kitchen’ at the Lismore Showgrounds for a 9:30am catch-up followed by our meeting at 10:00am. We also conduct weekly craft meetings providing fun & learning. Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you fnd the experience? For more information on the benefts of becoming a member of Lismore CWA Branch simply call our President HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. For Craft enquiries call VICKI BOYLE on 0437 465 642. In this very special Lismore CWA 100th Anniversary Year we so look forward to meeting you.

THE LISMORE SNR. CITIZENS SOCIAL CLUB A.G.M. will take place on Thursday March 7th commencing at 9a.m. at the Senior Citizens Meeting Room located in the Goonellabah Library building.

LISMORE LIONS CLUB - Please save your used stamps to raise funds for The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation. Stamps are collected & forwarded on to be sorted & sold at Auction, to raise money for Children’s Mobility contact Margaret Boxsell on 0427141425

LISMORE CITY BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB Community BINGO every Monday morning 10 am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome. Phone 66 21 5991.

LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND - Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan.

Ph: 0432575911

LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED - President: Mr Bob Greig 0404860504 publicity offcer Don

Abrahams 0437576837 Opening

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm. We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of people in our community.

Shed Activities Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the public Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations Assembling fatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company. Memberships: $40-year Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee 15 Industry Drive East Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY

INC. - Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289

LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS

Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.

LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS - Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).

CO-DEPENDANTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA) - CoDependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143

EAST LISMORE BOWLING

CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome

EAST LISMORE SOCIAL

TENNIS - Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome.

MAINLY MUSIC - Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE

HEIGHTS - Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

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 on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE

WEST INC - East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE

- Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435990919

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 1pm. 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.

SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC.Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information. Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Red Dove at Lismore Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601

ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA) MEDITATION and practice: This mindfulnessbased meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion.

For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402682925

ZEN MEDITATION and practice The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher. For further details, please phone: 0427778837 Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.

LISMORE LIBRARIESMONTHLY BOOK CLUBS DR

SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY

Saturday 2 March at Lismore

Children’s Library, 10am-1pm

Come and join the celebrations! We will be making some Seuss craft, reading a book or two, having a parade and eating cake. Dress up as your favourite Seuss character to join the parade! SOCIAL CIRCLE:

BOOK REVIEWS

Friday 1 March at Lismore Pop-up Library, 10am-12pm Join this fun group every Friday morning at 10am. This Friday we share any book recommendations and discuss our favourite parts. ATLAS - BOOK LOVERS CLUB Wednesday 6 March at Goonellabah Library, 4pm-5pm Atlas brings together three clubs and is designed for young people between 5 to 15 years. Each club meets regularly during school terms for interactive online sessions led by Library educators, with special guest appearances by authors and illustrators. CONTACT

US: Lismore Pop-up Library 02 6621 2464 Lismore Children’s Library 02 6625 5190 Goonellabah Library 02 6625 1235

MACLEAN

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB - Monthly meetings the 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

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS

MURWILLUMBAH - Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDENMembers and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792. Mummulgum

POTTSVILLE

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Is drinking costing you more than money? AA works and is very active in Pottsville. We meet every Thursday 7pm at St Marks 15A Coronation Ave Pottsville and local contact 1800 423 431 or 04019 45671

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.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL - Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.

TWEED HEADS

POETS AND WRITERS ON THE TWEED meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

TWEED HEADS PROBUS

CLUB - Probus Club, Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP

Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Centre from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB

V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women - (Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!) AND NOT ONLY IN NAME: We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning, we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN

TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB

PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers, and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629.

Yamba

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB -

Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

YAMBA LIONS CLUB - Yamba

Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP

The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group for 2024 is to be held on Wednesday March 6th7pm until 9 pm at the LISMORE

WORKERS SPORTS MAIN

CLUB 202 OLIVER AVENUE, GOONELLABAH Meals available at the Club Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to share, learn and beneft from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis –Theme for this evening Quality Sharing ph Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792

NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE - The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886

The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville, and Ballina. The run/ walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments, or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.

Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.

NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION - This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Ph: Allan Watt: 0402 749 582

ALL AREAS

Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org.au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.

BALLINA, WEDNESDAY, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Anglican Church Admin Building, 24 Burnet St (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011)

BANORA POINT, MONDAY, 6.30pm, Salvation Army, The Community Centre, cnr Woodlands and Leisure Drives

BANGALOW, FRIDAY 2.00PM, via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011

CHINDERAH, SUNDAY 4.00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St GRAFTON, TUESDAY, 12.00 noon, CWA Rooms, Market Square, Duke St ILUKA, MONDAY 11.00am, Iluka CWA Hall, 2 Charles Street (behind Iluka Museum)

LISMORE/GOONELLABAH, TUESDAY, 1.00pm, The Studio, 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011)

MURWILLUMBAH, WEDNESDAY, 1.00pm, Church of Christ, 18 William St, Murwillumbah

TWEED HEADS, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, NSW TIME, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)

TWEED HEADS, ALATEEN, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)

Warnings

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

Northern Rivers District:

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Queensland border. Light winds.

Thursday. The chance of morning fog. Sunny day. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.

Northern Tablelands District:

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the south. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.

Thursday. Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog on and east of the ranges. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a storm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.

New South Wales:

The chance of a shower along the ranges. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Hot in the west. Patchy morning fog possible about the ranges. Daytime temperatures well above average across the west and south, grading to near average in the northeast. Northeast to northwesterly winds, freshening along the coast. A southwesterly change entering the far southwest in the afternoon or evening.

Thursday. Hot to very hot. The chance of a shower or storm across most districts, except the far northeast and southwest. Patchy morning fog possible in the northeast. Daytime temperatures well above average. Northeast to northwesterly winds, tending westerly over the ranges and becoming fresh to strong about the Alpine peaks. Winds freshening along the coast during the afternoon. A southwesterly change spreading across the west, south and central districts during the day.

Byron Coast:

Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly below 10 knots during the day. Seas: Below 1 metre. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Cape Byron during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Coffs Coast: Winds: East to northeasterly below 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the day then decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Gold Coast Waters: Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

High:3:21am1.3m

By Tim Howard

Harwood looks to be in a prime position to snare the minor premiership in its frst year back in the Clarence River frst grade cricket competition.

After rolling Tucabia Copmanhurst for just 109, Harwood replied to be 1/60 at the end of day one at Harwood Oval.

In contrast its closest rival, Lawrence, has a contest on its hands against reigning premiers GDSC Easts, which racked up 6/196 from just 50 overs.

Tucabia’s modest 109 could have been worse except for innings of 37no from veteran Matt Pigg and 24 from Travis Anderson.

Dean Carroll, who smote 260no before Christmas for Harwood’s Lower Clarence frst grade team, showed his talent with the ball opening the bowling and snaring 3/30.

He made two early breakthroughs and returned later to pick up the dangerous Matt Dougherty for 11.

Brothers Ben and Jacob McMahon picked up a pair of wickets as did the other opening bowler Troy Turner.

At 1/60 and with a wealth of batting in the sheds Harwood need only to snare frst innings points to take

23.02.2024 BALLINA the minor premiership.

1. Jan small, 2. Jan He let, 3. Shirley Atkinson, 4. Lesley Ritchie, 5. June Greenaway, 6. Joy Lowien, 7. Gladys D’Anna, 8. Barbara Ellan, 9. Lisa Wong, 10. Pam Farrell, 11. Lorna Simpson, 12. Janene Jarvis, 13. Jeanette Henwood, 14. Jan Boardman, 16. Ronda Taylor, 17. Pauline Kearney, 18. Sally Lowry, 19. Jane Fenech, 20. Linda Lloyd, 21. Cindy Smith, 22. Val Heinritz, 23. Susan Allan, 24. Vanessa Reynolds, 26. Diana Auret, 26. Ann Hewitt, 27. Ramsay Roper, 28. Susan Scott, 29. Valda McLerie, 30. Yvonne Weddup, 31.

Opener Maison Simmons is unbeaten on 29 and Coby Tabor is with him on 15no when play resumes on Saturday.

Lawrence, the only team to keep pace with the front runners this season, seem certain to take second spot.

They are in a battle with Easts at Lower

Fisher Turf, Grafton. After a lean couple of games with the bat Easts all rounder Shannon Connor found form on Saturday with 70 from 92 balls.

His innings with fve fours and a six was relatively sedate compared to his usual freworks and has put his team in a highly competitive position

Kathy Pickles, Shirley Coleman, 33. Caro Lawless

CASINO RSM WOMEN’S BOWLS RESULTS

Ivy Watson, Maria

Hellyar, Denise Skinner & Jan Cooke Fours Club Champions

On Wednesday 21/2 the fnal for the Fours Club Championship was played & congratulations to Jan Cooke, Denise Skinner, Maria Hellyar & Ivy Watson for winning this event.

Well, played by the runners up: Marlene Jordan, Denise Grice, Mary Mead & Kay Jonsson.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS

25-02-2024

The winner of social golf on Sunday was Matthew Gooding with a stableford score of 21. The putting trophy went to G. Shephard with 15 putts and G.Randall won the players draw. Nearest to pins: 2nd, J.Rankin. 3rd & 7th, R.Ruttley. 4th, G.Shephard. 6th & 8th, G.Raddall.

18th G.Skennar. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Vinny will be a single stroke on the top 11 holes for the monthly medal and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 730am.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS

ASSOCIATION

CROQUET:

D.Simmons M.Donati 21 d R.Chapman

D.Scott 14

P.Waters P.Hume 21 d

S.Hume G.Porter 9 RICOCHET

CROQUET :

P.Bolte R.Chapman 11 d R.Allen D.Scott 10

J.Doust B.Bill 9 d

B.Waters C.Woodlands 6

N.Barnes J.Hannigan 11 d P.Scott 7

R.Poynting 13 d

R.Allen M.Russell 12

N.Watts R.Sparks 13 d

R.Offey J.Hannigan 11

R.Chapman

M.Field 14 d D.Jones

N.Poynting 11 going into day two.

Sean Walters with 36, Tom Gerrard, 24 and Matt Lobsey, with 20, all helped get the total competitive before players were forced to leave the feld due to lightning and rain delays.

Big hitting Aiden Tredinnick is at the crease on 14no with Ted Lobsey, also on 14no. They will be looking to get their score well past 200 and give their bowlers a formidable target to defend.

At Ellem Oval Souths Westlawn and Coutts Crossing also had to contend with the storm that hit Grafton on Saturday, with Coutts racking up 6/143 on the back of a stylish 72 from Lewis Chevalley.

Souths Westlawn legspinning all-rounder Brenden Cotton was the best of the bowlers with four wickets for 29 runs. Chevalley and opening bat Tim Tilse 26, combined for an 88-run frst wicket partnership that ended when Cotten bowled Tilse.

Four more wickets tumbled for the addition of 30 runs.

Coutts will have 11 overs to build on their total, although South Westlawn’s indifferent form with the bat in recent games might suggest they are in a comfortable position.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Div 3 : M.Russell 20 d

B.Wellings 13

Hcp Doubles : R.Poynting N.Poynting 8 d G.Kerr P.Waters 7. C.Edlund J.Doust 14 d

P.Scott N.Barnes 8

PENNANTS

DIVISION 2, 5TH

MARCH

Casino v Byron Bay

Ref Debbie Jones

Alstonville v Lismore

Ref David Scott

Ballina v Cherry Street

Ref Ray Chapman

All new players very welcome.

Play days Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays.

CORAKI VETERANS

GOLF RESULTS

THURSDAY 22/2/24

47 golfers played winner J Celich, 2nd B Waterson, 3rd P Smith, free game W Henwood, chicken/ ball winners P Bruggy, J Nilsson, D Knox, M Bruggy, R Rodda, P Sugden, S McDonough, K Osborne, P Lassig, T Beemster, T Doyle, J Savins. Nearest pins 3rd/12th T Foster, 6th/15th B Waterson.

This Thursday 29/2/24 will ba an 18hole single stableford commencing at 8.00am followed by our monthly barbque.

AS USUAL TILL

THEN GOOD GOLFING

The collaboration between the Tweed Seagulls Women’s team and Gold Coast Airport has been a cornerstone of the team’s identity since its inception in 2019.

Gold Coast Airport has proudly held the front-of-jersey naming rights sponsorship for the team since they joined the QRL statewide competition, and this partnership has evolved into a mutually benefcial alliance.

In anticipation of the 2024 BMD Premiership season, Gold Coast Airport and the Tweed Seagulls Women’s Team have announced the extension of their valuable partnership.

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) played a pivotal role as the founding sponsor, igniting the

Tweed Seagulls’ mission to promote female rugby league in our region. Six years on, their commitment to this cause remains steadfast, contributing to the sport’s rapid growth in female participation.

Built upon shared values and a vision to empower local female athletes, the partnership provides a platform for them to excel both on and off the feld.

Brendon Lindsay, CEO of Tweed Seagulls, eagerly welcomed the return of Gold Coast Airport as the team’s major sponsor for the 2024 BMD season, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support over the past six years. Lindsay looks forward to nurturing this enduring partnership in the years to come.

Brian McGuckin, Chief Property and Planning Offcer of Queensland Airports Limited, echoed this sentiment, expressing GCA’s delight in renewing this signifcant partnership with Tweed Seagulls. He emphasised GCA’s longstanding commitment to supporting women in sports, a cause they have championed for years.

The participation of Australian Jillaroo legend Tarryn Aiken and Australian PM XIII star Jasmin Morrissey, both part of the Tweed Seagulls lineup for the 2024 BMD Cup, created excitement at the season’s kickoff.

Beyond business ties, the partnership between Tweed Seagulls and GCA extends into the community, advocating for inclusion and diversity. Both organisations are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for individuals from all backgrounds and promoting equal opportunities.

A portion of Gold Coast Airport’s sponsorship is allocated to the Tom Searle Scholarship, supporting young athletes in their academic or professional endeavors. By endorsing this scholarship, GCA reaffrms its commitment to nurturing local talent and enhancing the community’s well-being. The recipients of the Tom Searle Scholarship will be announced at the 2024 Ladies Leaders in League Breakfast, scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th.

Northern Rivers Hash House Harriers did their 2000th run/walk on

Saturday 17th February at 4 pm at the Southern Cross University where the frst run was held in 1986.

Past and present Hashers attended and after the run/walk all gathered at the Lismore City Bowling Club for a get together to celebrate and exchange stories from the past and present.

Much frivolity was had and afterwards dinner was served.

About an hour later the cutting of the cake was done by Bob (Feel Free) who started this Hash and Peter (Hash Brown) who was an early attendee.

Always willing and able to welcome new Hashers.

The Evans Head Junior Bombers Rugby League Club are all set for a fantastic frst year back in the competition, and the support they’ve been shown is proof that junior rugby league is alive and well in the Northern Rivers. Committee members and family visited the junior bombers major sponsor, Club Evans RSL on Friday night to enjoy a meal together and get behind one of their gold sponsors, the Old Boys Club for their regular Friday Raffes. The excitement for the juniors to be back in Evans Head was evident as club committee members, Old Boys members and the public all had something encouraging to say and show that rugby league is more than just a game, it’s a community. One kind patron visiting from Runaway Bay Juniors even donated his raffe winnings back to the junior bombers so they can gift it to a deserving family.

Saturday morning saw the Junior Bombers hold their sign on day combined with a skills clinic run by the NRL Ignite team and some enthusiastic volunteers. Kids from 5-16 years came along to register, meet their coaches, and be put through their paces in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. With around 70 children already signed up, the Junior bombers will be felding 5 teams- Under 6’s, Under 8’s, Under 10’s, Under 12’s & Under 16’s. First round of the Group 1 Junior Rugby League competition kicks off on the 6th of April, with a home game at Stan Payne Oval, adding an extra dash of excitement. Second round will also be held at home on the 13th April, so mark your diaries and get behind junior rugby league. See you there!

For any club enquiries please email jnrbombers2473@ gmail.com