Emma Pritchard As another year begins, the Clarence Valley Independent hit the streets and spoke with…
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On the road to a safer future
Emma Pritchard Road safety for some of the youngest members of the Grafton community will be…
Lawrence Museum wins IMAGinE Award
Emma Pritchard At the Lawrence Museum, the welcome addition of a 1930’s style building, constructed within…
Sharing appreciation for community donations
Emma Pritchard More than 140 donations were generously received by charity group Share the Dignity during…
Tucabia girl’s heartfelt ambition
Emma Pritchard Summah Chellew has always had a big heart. After being elected as the Captain…
Sweet way to raise funds for local school
Emma Pritchard After the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic forced Palmers Island Public School to postpone and then…
MTI’s All Together Now! A global event celebrating local theatre
For one weekend only, join us and The Criterion Theatre for a worldwide celebration of theatre. Come…
Morning tea at Grafton Gallery with Kathy Butcher
You are invited to join the Gallery Friends for a free morning tea with guest speaker…
Safer Clarence and Richmond Valleys for women, with huge new investment in war against domestic violence
Over one third of the near half billion dollars the NSW Government has just committed to…
Grafton Seniors September general meeting including a trade table, with an attendance of 41, and apologies of 12.
Guest speaker, Glynn Bodimede, chemist, spoke on Webster packs. Glynn has been a chemist since the late 1950’s, when mainly mixtures and powders, few tablets were available. Webster packs help avoid confusion, and misplacing tablets.
Birthday wishes to those celebrating; and there are no known sick members.
Sympathy to Betty Doggett, on the passing of her cousin.
Fathers day competition winners were F. Wratten; D. McLean; P. Moran; H. Campbell.
Correspondence in: Thanks from Eileen Taylor; C V Council remittance, grant money; Northland Coaches new trip rates.
Correspondence out: Sympathy card to Les Battye, after his brother’s death; new member letter to Elsie Norris.
General business: Christmas lunch booked for December 3, at the Racecourse function room. Grocery donations for hamper raffle welcome. Card available from Service NSW for QR sign in. New scams mentioned, including parcel delivery, Amazon orders and more.
Trips: new brochures, letters, refund cheques, new receipts for eight day tour on 13 August 2022; day trip – Yamba boat cruise, October 15 still has still seats; day trip tickets – Evans Head annual picnic on November 19, have just gone on sale. Day trips for next year now being planned.
Competition winners: J. Ireland; D. Monaghan; J. Campbell; D. Bailey; R. Watkins; Y. Chard; R. Worrell; K. Smidt.
New members: over 50’s welcome.
Next meeting: Tuesday October 12 at 10.30am at Racecourse, with guest speaker Duncan McKimm.
Enquiries: to publicity officer, Sandra on 6642 7720 or 0417 464 946.
Sandra Connelly
Mindful Moments
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Public safety highest priority as volunteer lifesavers return to beaches
The first patrol of the new season begins in earnest this Saturday, 18 September, as thousands…
NRCF COMMUNITY GRANTS ROUND OPENS 4 AUGUST
Focusing on four priority needs: disadvantage, housing & homelessness, recovery & resilience and the environment. This…
Covid situation impacts Grafton CWA
Grafton Branch held its monthly meeting Friday August 13 with 14 members present and six apologies…
State Hockey Championships to go ahead in Grafton
The Under 13 Girls State Hockey Championships in Grafton this weekend will go ahead as a…
Osprey RSL Day Club
It was so truly uplifting to walk into the auditorium last Friday and to see all…
Chatsworth Island CWA
The next meeting of Chatsworth Island CWA will be Wednesday next, July 7 in the Chatsworth…
Yamba Evening VIEW farewell to Pat
Last Friday a group of members travelled to Chatsworth Island for a social morning tea at…