Around Town

with Terra Sword

Around Town is a free listing for non-profit organisations and community groups. Written notices can be either emailed to terra@echonews.com, faxed to 6622 1791, posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office by Monday 5pm, prior to Thursday publication.

Free education

Free Foundation & Vocational Education course for adults who want to improve English, maths & basic computer skills held at W'bar TAFE campus in 2004. Classes held during school hrs 3 days a wk. Bookings Jan 6620 4235.

Get ahead

Want a head start for 2004? North Coast Institute of TAFE W'bar campus offering three free courses in Jan in metal fabrication, electrical or laboratory industries. Great for people looking for apprenticeship/traineeship or to assist with higher level studies at Uni or TAFE. Register on 6620 4200.

Calling Mr Kennedy!

Perth resident Vernon Moore is trying to find friend of 20yrs, Mr Bill (William) Kennedy, an old British Newcastle resident, who now lives in NR. Would love to hear from him & get his address. Anyone with info or Mr Kennedy himself write to 40 Aussat Dr, Morley, West Australia or phone (08) 9376 3698.

Learn French

Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Info Marie 6624 2024 or Danielle 6625 1439, after 5pm.

Dunoon history

Dennis Johnstone is researching a branch of his family with connections to Dunoon and is seeking info. Great, great, great, great grandfather was James McPherson, born in Dunoon on Dec 10, 1819. His parents were Duncan McPherson and Janet Baxter. Any info send to 2 St James Court, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England or email dennis@donjon1.demon.co.uk.

Discussion group

Open Forum Discussion Group now operating in Lismore. Is there a project you would like to discuss or know more about? Come & join us in a friendly environment to do just that. Evening group meets every second Tues of the month (starting Jan 20, 2004) in Sth Lismore from 7-9pm. Info Roslyn 6621 8249 or Christine 6689 1813.

U3A open day

University of the Third Age (U3A) Northern Rivers Open Day held Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. More than 30 classes & activities offered. $30 single/$50 double annual membership entitles members to as many classes as vacancies allow. Tea & coffee provided. Info Pat 6628 3766.

Lifeline training

Lifeline's first Telephone Counsellor Training Course for 2004 starts March 2 in Lismore. Training on Tues & Thurs until April 20. No previous counselling knowledge or experience required as training provided. If you have time, can 'listen well' & would like to help others this might be right for you. Info & Training Packages avail from the Lifeline Counselling Ctr on 6622 4133 (b/hrs).

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders monthly Train Exhibit held Sat & Sun, Jan 10-11 at the clubrooms, cnr McLean's Ridges Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar from 10am-4pm. Both 'N' scale & 'H.O.' scale operating layouts to view. Also a 'U' drive layout for kids to run, with demos & explanations of the construction of layouts for all. Entry $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

CWA market

CWA Annual Market held Tues, Jan 13 at the Evans Head Community Hall (camping reserve) from 8.30am-1pm. Produce, cakes, handicrafts, plants, chocolate wheel, raffles etc. Morn tea 9.30am, lunch 12pm. All welcome. Info 6682 4527.

Journey through Tarot

Lyn Morris will talk on the Tarot on two Wed evenings, Jan 14 & 21 at the Inner Sanctvm, 68 Magellan St, Lismore, from 6.30pm. Payment by donation. Bookings & info 6622 7478.

Wardell hall

Wardell Memorial Hall holds the usual two monthly meetings on Thurs, Jan 15 at the Hall from 7pm. All welcome to come & give ideas for the use of the hall. Remember it is not only a lovely hall with the best floor in the district but has a stage & a piano. Also tables and chairs that can be put to use in the hall. Info Allen 6683 4146.

Lesbian forum

ACON Northern Rivers holds the 2nd of their Lesbian Speaker Series 'Shake It Up' on Fri, Jan 16, 2004. All local lesbians invited to look at lesbian relationships & the issue of monogamy in a humorous and interactive way. The forum starts at 5.30pm & features local community members. Info Jill 6622 1555.

New Year dance

First Dance for the New Year held Fri, Jan 16, 2004, at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Dancing to Val & Norma's music for Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dances. Door prize, giveaways, raffle with great prizes & yummy supper. Door cost $5 for adults, $2 for high school goers & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.