Trades & Services

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 0402749582 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. 0411 719 074.

BALLINA MAHJONG

Results from 7th January: Lorna Simpson 1, Jan Rhodes 2, Carol Meyer 3, Pauline Kearney 4, Shirley Atkinson 5, Valda McLerie 6, Kath Hubbard 7, Joy Lowien 8, Janene Jarvis 9, June Greenaway 10, Shirley Coleman 11, Ronda Taylor 12, Sally Lowry 13, Wendy Thornton 14, Pam Farrell 15, Coral Lavelle 16, June Grebert 17, Gail McDonagh 18, Jan Henley 19, Shirley Henry, Lisa Wong 20, Jan Boardman 22. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

BALLINA CWA

Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings will recommence on Wednesday 12th January from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. Please ring our Handicraft offi cer Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong are continuing playing from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079. This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS

The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 19th January at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10am. There will be an interesting guest speaker from Service NSW to inform us on what rights and benefi ts can be obtained. Other activities this month include a Happy Hour on Friday 21st, an Australia Day morning tea on 26th, and a luncheon on Friday 28th. This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the Secretary Faye on 66866585.

NORTHERN RIVERS FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS

The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Wednesday 26th January 2022 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 11.00am. All visitors are very welcome. If you wish to attend please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339 or via email hollysbuddy1@bigpond.com

CASINO

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 Ph: 66626424 or Marg. Ph: 66631746.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

MON: D Clarke, D Allen, J & J Whittaker; TUE: D Coleman, J Sweeney & own help; WED: K Douglas, K Bratti, N McKee; THU: M Goodlad & own help; FRI: L Dorringtn, S Forrester, P Plunkett & own help.

CASINO

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS

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

CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE

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

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.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

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

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION

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

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 COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

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

CASINO MINI RAIL

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

CASINO VIEW CLUB

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

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 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 MIXED PROBUS CLUB

Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 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

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS

After a break for the Festive Season, Grafton Senior Citizens will resume activities, week commencing 17 January, as follows: Carpet bowls - Wednesday, 19 Jan; Craft - Thursday, 20 Jan; Mahjong & Euchre - Friday, 21 Jan; Bingo - Tuesday, 1 February. First meeting - Tuesday, 8 February; Bus trip to Bellingen - Friday, 25 February; AGM - Tuesday, 8 March, with general meeting. 2022 fees, still $10, due by AGM. New members, over age 50, will be welcome. Information available from Publicity Offi cer, Sandra Connelly, 66427720. Covid 19 rules will continue to apply.

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 AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB INC.

Meets on the second Monday of each month. Next meeting will be Monday 17th January 2022 at the Masonic Hall - 104 Bacon St Grafton. Starts 3.30pm afternoon tea followed by 4.30pm meeting. New members welcome. For more info - graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com

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