 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 at terra@echonews.com faxed to 6622 1791, or posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into
The Echo office, 218 Molesworth St, Lismore, by Monday 12 pm, prior to Thursday publication.
Goods Needed
Animal Rights & Rescue needs donations of goods for Garage Sale in Feb & more volunteers to help with activities. Info 6628 1358 or 6628 1431.
Pelvic Course
Free 4wk Pelvic Floor Course starts Feb 4 at Women's Health Matters from 5.30-8pm. Learn about bladder problems & how they can be treated & prevented. Bookings 6620 2999.
Childbirth Education
6wk Childbirth Education Class starts Feb 4 at St Vincent's Hospital from 6.30pm. Learn about late pregnancy, labour, coping techniques & more. Bookings Carrie 6621 8768.
Spare Time?
People needed for 2hrs on Thurs morns or Sat arvos to assist a young man with his physio exercises in G'bah. Needed on a weekly, fortnightly or casual/emergency basis. Info Jackie 6680 9049.
U3A Enrolments
Ballina/Byron U3A enrolments for classes will be taken on Thurs & Fri, Jan 24-25 at Ballina Fair from 10am-3pm. Info 6681 4450 (after Jan 29).
Bull Riding
Kyogle Bull Riding Spectacular held Fri, Jan 25 at the Kyogle Showground from 6pm. $10 adults/$5 kids under 16/$25 family. Info 6632 1460 or 6633 9196.
Oz Day Bash
Australia Day celebrations in Bangalow held Sat, Jan 26 from 9am. Includes stalls, service displays, kids activities, free BBQ. Also Family Fun & Games arvo from 2.30pm at Bangalow pool area. Info 6621 4274.
Garage Sale
Charity Garage Sale held Sat, Jan 26 at 18 Cadboll St, Lismore Hts from 7am-2pm. Proceeds to Linda's House of Hope, a refuge for young people escaping prostitution. Info Angela 6625 1684.
First Fleeters
Fellowship of First Fleeters NR Chapter meets Sat, Jan 26 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30am. All descendants of first fleeters welcome.
Cash Housie
Helicopter Cash Housie held every Sat at the Laurie Allan Ctr (Rowing Club) from 7.30pm. $200 & $500 jackpots & raffle. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Info 6621 4274.
Oz Day Party
Australia Day celebration held Sat, Jan 26 at Ruthven Hall from 6pm. Dancing, BBQ, games, music, trivia, food, raffles & more. Oz Day ambassador, Petria Thomas. Info 6683 2430.
Sunday Ride
Next med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, Jan 27. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Ride via Rock Valley to Cawongla & return. Info Jenny 6628 3850 or Rowley 6684 9331.
OWN Meet Cancelled
Older Women's Network card & gamed morn on Mon, Jan 28 at Lismore Workers Club has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
U3A News
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Open Day held Tues, Jan 29 at Lismore Workers Club from 10am-3pm. All welcome.
Craft Mornings
Craft Mornings start Tues, Jan 29 in the CWA clubrooms, Spinks Park, from 9.30am. Enjoy craft, different ideas & company. Morn tea & lunch avail. All welcome. Info 6621 2142.
W'bar Progress
W'bar Progress Assoc meets Wed, Jan 30 at the W'bar Community Hall (near baseball oval) from 7.30pm. Small group, needs new people to effectively represent community interests.
Valley Day Care
Richmond Valley Daycare starts Wed, Jan 30 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Provides entertainment, exercise & mental stimulation for those lonely or isolated. $4 incl morn tea & lunch. Transport avail in Lismore area. Info Tom 6624 4020.
Horsing Around
Riding for the Disabled Assoc Ballina & District Branch needs volunteers to assist with horse riding sessions. Info & Training Session held Wed, Jan 30 at the Mitchell Ctr, North Teven Rd, from 4-6pm. No exp necessary, training provided. Info Nichole 6629 3451 or Agnes 6628 1006.
First Aid
Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Wed & Thurs, Jan 30-31 in Ballina. Bookings John 1800 150 058.
More First Aid
St John Ambo workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Wed & Thurs, Jan 30-31 in Lismore. Bookings 6621 8044.
Adult Education
Free 18 wk course, Foundation & Vocational Education, starts soon at W'bar TAFE. Classes held during school hours, 3 days per wk. Info Day held Thurs, Jan 31 at W'bar TAFE (room BG03) from 10am. Info Jan 6620 4235 (after Jan 29).
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