Trades & Services

welcome. For more information - ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@ gmail.com or phone Deb on 0432105540.

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 more information please contact: President Udo Moerig email tmumoerig@ gmail.com or Vice President email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com Webpage: https://3209990. toastmastersclubs.org/

BALLINA LIFEBALL

Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 0448004161.

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 TOY LIBRARY

Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719 074.

BALLINA CWA

Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9am until 12noon in our rooms on River Street. Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Offi cer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place. Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9.00am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information. Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12.15pm. For more information please ring David 0473587412. CASINO

CASINO CROQUET CLUB

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

CASINO CWA BRANCH

Next Meeting 17th February 2022. Please make a Sultana cake (Rita - Cookery) and bring something handmade (Denise - Cultural) A HUGE THANK YOU to the wonderful Casino community for your ongoing support. More info: Jan 66626424 or Marg. 66631746

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

WEEK 5 MON: S Forrester, J Whittaker & family; TUE: D. Coleman, K Rowse, K Evans; WED: J Cornell, P Muntelwit, G Mannix; THU: H Moffi tt, J Hanna; FRI: Richmond Valley Council Staff.

CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB

Saturdays - Rifl es, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS

All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, Euchre. We have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414625680.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO MINI RAIL

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

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS

Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

CASINO VIEW CLUB

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

LION’S CLUB CASINO

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

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB

Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419886119 for more information.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

CASINO EVENING CWA

Meets fi rst Thursday of the month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799.

EVANS HEAD

EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA

We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon. New members welcome. Further info 0427825560.

GRAFTON

OPEN INVITATION TO ALL FORMER ROYAL COLTS CRICKETERS AND INTERESTED FOLLOWERS

Back in 1972/73 in Clarence River Cricket Association’s 1st Grade competition a young junior Royal Colts cricket team joined the competition and won the Minor Premiership in their fi rst season. Now 50 years later a reunion is in the planning stages for 8/9 October 2022 to acknowledge this achievement. Former players and interested cricket followers are being asked to contact Garry Ensbey Ph: 0403033227 or email: gmensbey@hotmail.com for further details. In the meantime Garry needs assistance in locating the following players: John Alvos, Peter McPherson, David Small, Greg Moy, John Gillett, Geoff Niland, Peter Lawrence, Tony Cooper, Wayne McLeod or anyone else who played for the club in this period 1972/73, 74/75 and 75/76. If whereabouts known please get them to contact or pass the information onto Garry.

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB

Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!

GRAFTON SENIORS

Grafton Seniors recently held December meeting, attendance 44, apologies 9. Sympathy: to Roger Green on passing of wife, Dot. Welcome: new member, Rod Mitchell. Guest speaker: Duncan McKimm, CEO, of Clarence Village, started 51 years ago. Thanks Clarence Village, for sizeable donation to aid seniors fi nances. Presentations: Special certifi cates, Judith Ireland & Trish Collett, for raffl e & trade table items. Seniors of Year, Iris & Ivan Parker for seniors support, & trade table jams & pickles. Correspondence in & out read. General business: newsletters; fi nish / start dates; fees due; library home delivery; March AGM nominations; guest speaker suggestions. Special thanks: Buckley music, sound system use each meeting. Trips: day trips, Bellingen, 25 Feb; Alstonville, 25 Mar 8 day QLD tour from 13 Aug, all have spare seats. Meeting competition winners: R. Jackson; J. Schulz; A. Campbell; M. Austin; I. Parker; B. Cassie; K. Lawson; D. Schuhmacher; A. Douglas; M. Cotten; R. Worrell; B. Doggett; K. Smidt. Extra Christmas prizes. Next meeting: 8 February, 2022, 10.30am, Racecourse.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Perhaps it’s time to fi nd 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. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com or Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters

GRAFTON U3A

Following on from the Christmas Lunch the Grafton U3A will be in recess until we meet again for the fi rst Jabberfest for 2022 which, all being well, will occur on the second Monday of February, the 14th. The Committee will have their fi rst meeting for the year on Monday 17th January to set in motion the year’s proceedings. Until then the President and the Committee wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a New Year which we hope, that all things being normal, we will be able to resume all of our activities