Trades & Services

ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE

ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB

Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM

The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum is “Needlework for a Nation”. It features the work of Isabella Cooke and her extended family. The Cookes were one of the notable pioneer families on the Alstonville Plateau and this exhibition includes Isabella’s beautiful 98 years old wedding dress, which is on the Australian Dress Register. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open only on Fridays 10am-4pm until further notice. Covid restrictions apply. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au.

SQUARE DANCING

Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.

BALLINA

BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB – MUSIC DAYS

Happy New Year to all, unfortunately as you know COVID-19 is still causing problems and we have decided to CANCEL our Music Day for Sunday 6th February, 2022 at The Ballina RSL Club. Our days are held on the 1st (First) Sunday of Each Month, but UNFORTUNATELY WE NEED TO SUSPEND THESE DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Enquiries to Keith Holmes Secretary 02 66867956.

BACCI

We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Next Meeting will be Monday 7th February 2022. New members are always 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.

BALLINA

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. 0411719074.

BALLINA MAHJONG

Results from 14th January: Susan Allan 1, Sally Lowry 2, Jan Henley 3, Carol Meyer 4, Joy Lowien 5, Lorna Simpson 6, Gail McDonagh 7, Jan Small 8, Shirley Atkinson 9, Pauline Kearney 10, Pam Farrell 11, Jan Rhodes 12, Shirley Coleman 13, Janene Jarvis 14, June Grebert 13, Shirley Henry 14. 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 is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

CASINO CASINO

An informal morning tea is planned for the end of January so members can catch up and meet Tim (Malaysia). Date, venue and time to be decided. Casino CWA is hoping for a productive year combining friendship with working to assist the Casino Community where needed. More info: Phone Jan on 66626424 or Marg. on 66621746.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

WEEK 2 - MON: B McEnerny & C Moulden TUE: D.Coleman, K O’Reilly, L & N O’Reilly WED: M & M Ashford THU: J Crooks, S & B Garrard, E Grogan FRI: T Micallef, P Mackney.

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 & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

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

LINE DANCING CLASSES

Beginners welcome – Casino, every week Weds 4.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

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.

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, 6642 7720. 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: 0403 033 227 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