Community

free, or relatively free, of restrictions placed on us because of the Covid pandemic.

GRAFTON AERO CLUB INC

Grafton Aero Club hosts a free community event annually in June “Wings and Wheels Open Day” at South Grafton Aerodrome where motor vehicle and aircraft enthusiasts display their wares. A charity is chosen for donations, this year being the Oncology/ Haematology Unit of Grafton Base Hospital.

KYOGLE KYOGLE

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB

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

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION

Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

SUMMERLAND GIANT PUMPKIN

Summerland Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival Saturday 15th January 2022 has something for everybody. Prize money in all categories has been substantially increased and the number of opportunities for winning a prize has also increased. This year’s Senior Art prize First Place $500, Second Place $250, Third Prize $125.00, Junior Art Prize - First Place $150, Second Place $75.00 Third Place $50.00. All entries must reflect this year’s theme “ON THE VINE” Crafters are encouraged to submit an item of textile art or soft furnishings inspired by pumpkins and watermelons reflecting this year’s theme “ON THE VINE”. This is an OPEN competition: First Place $200.00, Second Place $100.00, Third Place $50.00. Other competitions include Cooking recipes based around pumpkins or watermelons both savory or sweet and garden produce. Details of these competitions and other activities can be found on the Summerland Pumpkin Face book page. So join us on Saturday 15th January, guess the weight of the Giant Pumpkin, satisfy your gastronomical desires and enjoy all the delights Kyogle has to offer.

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE

Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30-7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.

LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB

New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the first 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.

LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB

The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am 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 7.00pm. Guests 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. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LENNOX HEAD CWA

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

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD

Meets 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semiretired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.

LISMORE

LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

will be having a planning meeting, the first meeting for 2022, on Friday, 21st January at 10am at Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St, Lismore. All members of the Parkinson’s Community as well as family and carers are most welcome to attend. Bring along your ideas as we make plans for 2022. There will also be an opportunity to discuss and share symptoms and strategies to deal with them in a supportive, non judgemental, confidential environment. All welcome.

LISMORE DAY BRANCH CWA

We meet at the CWA Rooms in Spinks Park on the first Thurs of each month. Come along for friendship, support, fun, and together working out ways we can fundraise for worthwhile causes. NEW MEMBERS ARE MOST WELCOME. Interested in joining us? Please call our President Alison on 0428216079.

LISMORE CITY BOWLS CLUB

With Covid 19 now coming to conclusion and the club’s new season beginning, Members are reminded that our fees this year are $45pa. Social $11pa. We ask anyone interested in playing or learning to play to come along and join us. For details see our website under Lismore city Bowls Club or phone: 66215991.

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary had a wonderful 2 day Craft Market at the Lismore Workers Sports Club at Goonellabah on 11th and 12th December 2021. The craft Market made $6,785.80. Our Auxiliary Members would like to thank the community for their support. A big thank you to the Lismore Workers Sports Club for their support. Our Raffle was drawn on 12th December and it made $2,495.00 .First prize of $500.00 went to Terry at the Channon. 2nd prize of $100.00 was won by Pauline from Goonellabah. We are now on Christmas Break. Our Meetings will recommence on 10th February 2022 at 2pm at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club. Our Auxiliary is looking for new Members to come along and join a fun group raising money to buy special equipment for Lismore Base Hospital’s Wish List. We have just passed for purchase, BMI Scales, NIKKI T Pumps x 5 for Cancer Ward, Chlorometer x 2 for Renal Unit A, Three Draw Trolley, Tactile Aprons.

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 12noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418 766 247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

SPRUNG

Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not for profit community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung. org.au

EMBROIDERERS GROUP

Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all styles and ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers Guild NSW’, phone 0423337872 or simply turn up.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE

We meet every Friday at 7.05am for a Breakfast meeting at Coffee Shots, Molesworth St, Lismore. Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? Join us at Coffee Shots please. Phone 0435990919 for more details.

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB

For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).

LADIES INDOOR BOWLS

Commences Jan 17 2022, new players welcome. Played at Lismore Workers Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622.

LENNOX HEAD LISMORE

COMBINED PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS ASSOC. LISMORE INC.

Meet every 2nd week (aged pension day) at 10.00am at Lismore Workers Club. Alternate Meetings & Outings. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Veronica 66214654, Bea 66219772 or Colleen 66243624

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH

Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.00-9.00pm; Training Monday mornings: 9.00am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6.00 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602 Mon-Thur 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)

Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org.

au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1.00pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/ or check us out on.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING

Want to be part of an innovative, interesting and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC

Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm in the Red Cross Tea Rooms in Keen Street Lismore. As well as fund raising we are also an active social group and welcome new members. New volunteers are also required to assist in our popular Tea Rooms. If you can commit to 1 or more days a month please contact Lynn 66217642 or Rhonda 66241950.

EMBROIDERS GROUP

Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels from all towns and districts in the Northern Rivers.

LISMORE GIRL GUIDES

Lismore Girl Guides meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore. Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights free, but please make contact first. Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number 0412866766, for further details. Our hall is also available to hire. MACLEAN

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB

Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes

MURWILLUMBAH

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN

Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm (NSW time, street parking, Byo, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: murbahcommunitygardens@ gmail.com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH

Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@ hotmail.com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.

POTTSVILLE

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL

Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall $5.00 per session includes morning tea. No joining fee. Enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB

Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

SPRING GROVE

ROAD CLOSURE

Gores Road – ROAD CLOSURE on the 13th of January 2022 at the unnamed bridge from 10am till 2pm for road works, weather permitting.

TWEED HEADS

TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

Will meet on Monday 10th January 2022, and on 14th February 2022. Venue: Tweed Heads Arts & Cultural Centre, (next to library) Brett Street, Tweed Heads. Doors open 8.30am. Guest Speakers - January, Colleen Mills, Subject: ‘Plants’ February, Marilyn, Subject: ‘Worms and worm farms’ Entry fee $5. New members welcome $10 to join includes badge and diary. Raffles, lucky Bencher, Door prize. Don’t forget your mug to have a cuppa with friends, bring your own morning tea. There will be Benching so get your entries ready to bench. There will be trading and cuttings tables. Gwen Barnes 0468872199.

THE TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB

The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club meet regularly at the South Tweed Sports club on the first Thursday of the month for a chat and lunch. Always on the agenda are important discussions on the well being of our selected ‘Learning for Life’ students especially selected for our club by our support group The Smith Family who are well known for their work for Australian children in relation to their well being and education. As well as our Learning for Life children, we also do a great service to the community by keeping active and spreading the joy of living to any woman because after all VIEW stands for ‘Voice, Interest, Education for Women’ and that is just what we do for more information please ring President Kathie on 0407709629 or Freda on (07) 55241367.

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

MEN AND WOMEN SINGLES

Over 60 Social Group. Looking for Company, companionship. We are interested to hear from you. Organised outing, get togethers. Nice people & friendship for both. Contact 0455 588143

TOASTMASTERS CAN HELP!

Would you like to become better at socialising? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help. Do you need to make an important Speech? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help. Are you wanting to apply for that important promotion at work? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help. For details, please contact Donna on 0428878421.