1. hobbies and interests
2. games
3. card games

”WHAT’S ON”
Thursday 27th November to Wednesday 3rd December, 2014
Pacific Highway, South Grafton NSW 2460
Phone: (02) 6642 4677 Fax: (02) 6643 1927
Email: [email protected] Website: www.clarencetourism.com
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EVERYDAY ATTRACTIONS
Passenger ferries; River Cruises, Houseboats; Fishing boats; Party boats; Dive & fishing charters; Canoe Hire, 2
person Paddle Bikes, 4 person Paddleboats, 5 Person Paddleboats, Horse riding; Abseiling; Rock Climbing;
Kayak tours; Arts & Crafts; Aboriginal Arts & Crafts; Museums; Cinemas; National Parks; White Water Rafting;
Bowls; Golf; Tennis; Squash; 10 Pin Bowls and lots of local sporting facilities.
Daily Examiner Offices: Grafton
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Coming:
Phone:
Fax:
6643 0500
6642 7156
Yamba
Phone: 6645 8822
Fax:
6645 8823
Christmas Pantomime Cinderella from 7.30pm at the Criterion Theatre, Grafton Nicole Brophy
from 8.30pm at the Pacific Hotel, Yamba.
Bears with Guns /Rob Imeson at the Grafton District Services Club, Grafton. Totum at the
Maclean Hotel, Maclean. Amber Lawrence plus Kaylens Rain / Wordplay at the Yamba Golf
Club, Yamba. Christmas Pantomime Cinderella from 7.30pm at the Criterion Theatre, Grafton.
Ford Bros from 9.30pm at the Pacific Hotel, Yamba. The Bourkenbacks at the South Grafton ExServicemen’s Club, South Grafton.
Tim Baker duo at the Clocktower Hotel, Grafton. Jim Bird at the Yamba Shores Tavern, Yamba.
Mr Speaker and The Party People from 9.30pm at the Pacific Hotel, Yamba. DJ Layne at the
Maclean Hotel, Maclean. Double Trouble at the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club, South
Grafton. Christmas Pantomime Cinderella from 7.30pm at the Criterion Theatre, Grafton.
Ford Brothers from 3.00pm at the Yamba Shores Tavern, Yamba. Ben James Caldwell from
2.00pm at the Pacific Hotel, Yamba. Sunday Session with Owen Shannon from 3.00pm at
Roches Hotel, Grafton. Christmas Pantomime Cinderella from 2.00pm at the Criterion Theatre,
Grafton.
27th, 28th, 29th 30th November and December 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Christmas pantomime
Cinderella at the Criterion Theatre, Grafton.
Wednesday 3rd December: – Fiona O’Loughlin at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Friday 5th December: – Caravana Sundeck party at the Maclean Hotel, Maclean.
Saturday 6th December: – Hekyl & Jive at the Clocktower Hotel, Grafton.
Saturday 13th December: Benny Francis Band at the Clocktower Hotel, Grafton.
Wednesday 17th December: Sydney Hotshots at the Yamba Golf Club, Yamba.
Friday 19th December: Swing into Christmas at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Friday 19th December: Lisa Hunt & The Forever Soul band at the Maclean Hotel, Maclean.
Friday 19th December: The Ninth Chapter & The Stained Daisies at the Great Northern Hotel,
South Grafton.
Friday 2nd January: The Black Sorrows at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
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Mountain Biking in Bom Bom State Forest - Everyone is welcome.
For information on our club and events can be found on our Facebook page
"Bom Bom Racing".
General Information: There are rules and generally riding at Bom Bom and can
be ridden most times, if rules are followed. The main rule we ask is not to ride
tracks after substantial rain as bikes will damage tracks and cause
environmental damage. Most riders are aware of this condition. There are other
rules like not to litter and respect to the flora and fauna in the forest as an
example.
The rules are posted on the sign at the entrance to the Bom Bom tracks.
Thursday 27th November
Grafton Weekly Farmers & Growers Markets to be held Duke Street Road
Reserve, Market Square. Starting at 7.00am to 12.00 noon. The Farmers
Market has a great range of fresh local produce including jams, sauces, honey,
bakery items and plenty more. Stroll in the open air, chat with the farmers and
producers, and even get advice on best cooking methods.
The Grafton Farmers Market provides a great opportunity for Clarence Valley
farmers and fresh food producers to sell farm-origin and associated valueadded processed food products directly to local customers while giving you an
opportunity to talk directly to them about their produce and their farming
methods.
The Market show cases locally grown fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish, flowers etc
plus locally produced cakes, biscuits, jams and gourmet items.
Old Time Dancing will be held at the Grafton District Services Club, 105 Mary
Street, Grafton at 9.30am. Contact: GDSC on 6642 2066.
Maclean Hospital Auxiliary “Cash Bingo” will be held at the Maclean Lower
Clarence Services Club, 36-38 River Street, Maclean. Starting at 10.00am to
Midday. Cash Bingo, Accumulating Jackpot, Undercover Bingo. Free Coffee and
Tea.
Greyhound Racing Day TAB Meeting – TAB C will be held at the Greyhound
Track, Cranworth Street, Grafton. This is one of the fastest ways to win or lose a
bet and it's an exciting sport to boot. Entry $5.00. Contact: Brad Ellis Phone:
6642 3713.
Hip Hop Downunder – Hip-Hop, Breakdancing Classes and Workshops. Hip
Hop Downunder runs classes each Thursday. Where: The New School of Arts
Hall, Spring Street, South Grafton.
Senior Breakdance Class – Thursday. Time: 4.30pm. Ages 13+.
Senior Hip-Hop Class – Thursday. Time: 5.30pm. Ages 13+.
Cost: $10 per senior.
Our classes are intended for anyone and everyone, no matter what your
experience in dance is.
Contact: Jeremy on 0422 204 870.
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Thursday 27th November
continued:
Euchre Night at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Invitation to Learn and/or Play Euchre.
To commemorate 25 years of playing Euchre at the Bowlo, the Euchre Club
executive invites you to come and join them and enjoy a relaxed game of euchre
among people who will become your friends.
Starting at 7.00pm and are usually finished by 9.30pm.
Cost is $3.00 per player per night, with a prize pool of $30.00 per night, plus
various jackpots.
The ‘Courtesy Bus’ is there for your convenience.
So, if you have not played euchre for a while, or not at all…. no sweat, beginner
classes or just a refresher run through is available, just make contact and let us
know your wishes.
Contact: Joan Pullen on 6646 3110.
Old Time Dancing for Single men and women. This is held weekly at the
Criterion Theatre, Bacon Street, Grafton. Cost $5.00 – includes door prize, raffle
and supper. Starts at 7.30pm. Enjoy the friendship of other singles while having
fun and exercising. Contact Peter for more information on 6643 4683. There
are other activities organised regularly.
Hit that Hit Musical Bingo will be held at Roches Family Hotel from 7.30pm.
Musical Bingo is a lot of fun. It is not a Trivia Game it is luck of the draw. Short
versions of popular songs from different decades are played by the host and
whoever gets two lines on their card first wins. Free to play, and with loads of
prizes and giveaways. Contact: Roches Family Hotel Phone: 6642 2866.
Thursday 27th November to
Saturday 6th December
Once upon a time… The Criterion Theatre, Bacon Street, Graton. Proudly
Presents Cinderella – A Traditional Christmas Pantomime with a Contemporary
Twist!
Evening Performances at 7.30pm. 27th November (Preview Show), 28th
and 29th. December 4th, 5th and 6th.
Matinee performance Sunday @ 2.00pm – November 30th & December 7th.
Tickets: Preview show and Matinees. Evening show $20.00. Table for 8 people
$140.00. Single seats and tables from The Book Warehouse, Prince Street,
Grafton. Phone: 6642 6355.
(All shows are table seating with BYO Drinks and Nibbles).
Friday 28th November
The Grafton Social Dance Club is held at the South Grafton RSL, Wharf
Street, South Grafton. Starting at 9.00am to noon. We welcome experienced
and learner dancers. Ware are learning lots of new dances as well as going
over all the other dances. There is a small entrance fee and morning tea is
available. Come along and enjoy a fun morning with new friends and old.
For further information please phone Dawn on 6642 7459, Lyn on 6644 5265 or
Sandra on 6642 7671.
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Saturday 29th November
Gliding at Waterview Heights with the Grafton Gliding Club.
We fly every Saturday morning subject to weather, and other days by
arrangement.
Please phone Warren CFI: 6643 4432 or Bob Secretary: 6654 1638 to arrange
a flight.
Coutts Crossing Primary School will be holding a Pampering and Market
Day.
Starting at 9.00am to 3.00pm, will help raise money for the School P&C and
canteen.
Stall spaces will cost $10.00 and all stallholders are asked to donate something
to the raffle. Stallholders will need to bring their own tables, chairs, and
marquees.
To reserve your place phone Rebecca on 6649 3321.
Cancer Fundraiser – Open Garden, Markets, Raffles.
Come have a fun day out and help country cancer patients with their financial
needs in Sydney.
Morning tea, guessing comp, children’s activities and food stall.
This event will be held at 52 Exchange Drive, Waterview Heights, Waterview.
Starting at 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Follow the signs and balloons.
Clarence Valley BMX Club Racing is held at the South Grafton BMX Track,
Abbot Street, South Grafton. Contact: Joanne Stanton on 0421 389 266.
More information is available at the Clarence Valley BMX Club’s website where
you will also find some great pictures and videos of BMX action at the Clarence
Valley BMX race track.
Racing is on most Saturday afternoons sign on from 3.00pm to 3.45pm and
racing from 4.00pm.
Wednesday Night gate practice sign on at 4.30pm gates at 5.00pm till
7.00pm or 8.00pm or 9.00pm or when we get sick of it or too tired to ride.
News:
Saturday 29th November &
Sunday 30th November
Walkers Marina Hotel, 90 Through Street, South Grafton. Free "Big Dog"
Jumping Castle from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Contact: Steve Dobbs on 0409 870
051.
Sunday 30th November
Grafton Jacaranda Festival, Market Day will be held at Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
It's almost time for another Grafton Jacaranda Festival Market Day! We hope to
see you all at Grafton's best market location, the beautiful Market Square.
Starting at 8.00am to 3.00pm.
Stallholders setup from 7.00am.
For site enquiries contact Val on 6643 5556 or [email protected]
3m x 3m $30, 3m x 6m $40 ...additional frontage $10 per 3m
Limited sites available
Please note that vehicles are not permitted on Market Square after 8am.
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Sunday 30th November
continued:
Valley Made Boutique Market will be held upstairs at the South Grafton ExServicemen’s Club, Wharf Street, South Grafton.
Starting at 9.00am to 2.00pm.
With over 45 Stalls you’ll be sure to find something unique and special for a gift
or to treat yourself.
Huge Variety of stalls including, upcycled furniture, kids clothing, jewellery,
cards, Food, Woodwork, Face painting and Plaster Fun for the kids, with Santa
arriving between 10.00am to 12 noon.
Local Photographer Denis Banks Photography doing Family photos on the day.
Gold coin donation for a local charity.
For more information www.facebook.com/Valleymadeboutiquemarket
Lanbruks Gunyah, 423 Carrs Peninsula Road Junction Hill, will be holding an
open day to their farm.
Museum and Olive Tasting from 10.00am to 3.00pm. $5.00 each under 12
years free.
The Gift Shop will be open with local Arts and Crafts and live Products. Cold
Drink, Tea, Cappuccino Coffee with Homemade Sponge Cake, Jam and Cream
available at $5.00.
For more information phone: 6642 6640 or www.lanbruk.com.au
Monday 1st December
Grafton Ukulele players ('Gr'Ukets') get together at 10 am (till 11.45), at Joan
Muir Community Hall, 194 Turf St, Grafton. $3 contribution covers the hall hire,
and tea/coffee. Friendly support from fellow learners, songs with chords to share,
Tap in and Uke out with us!
If you know anyone who would like to be kept in-formed about Folk Song &
Music sessions, Uke sessions, and Open Mike performance opportunities in the
Clarence, please feel free to pass on my contact details ~ Mazza 6647 3274,
New email: [email protected] Similarly, if you are organizing such an
event, tell me about it. I might be able to help you spread the word.
Music happens because people, who want to sing & play, get together!
Social Dancing – Scottish Country Dancing. It’s very energetic, a lot of fun,
you don’t have to bring your sword to dance on – and there are some very
simple dances to learn. This is for members of U3A (that is over fifty and having
paid your subs) 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Wooli Street Community Hall, Yamba.
Everyone is welcome, no partner needed. Now if you want to join in please ring
Anne on 6645 1345, as she will ensure some simpler dances are included for
the beginners. Folk dancing is a wonderful way to getting ‘fit and fin’, so do your
diabetic tendencies a good turn and join in.
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Monday 1st December
continued:
Euchre Night at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Invitation to Learn and/or Play Euchre.
To commemorate 25 years of playing Euchre at the Bowlo, the Euchre Club
executive invites you to come and join them and enjoy a relaxed game of euchre
among people who will become your friends.
Starting at 7.00pm and are usually finished by 9.30pm.
Cost is $3.00 per player per night, with a prize pool of $30.00 per night, plus
various jackpots.
The ‘Courtesy Bus’ is there for your convenience.
So, if you have not played euchre for a while, or not at all…. no sweat, beginner
classes or just a refresher run through is available, just make contact and let us
know your wishes.
Contact: Joan Pullen on 6646 3110.
“Rock n Roll Classes” with the Big River Rockers at the Grafton Golf Club,
Bent Street, South Grafton. Starting at 7.00pm to 9.15pm. 100% Social rock N
Roll. $2.00 per person. For more information ring 6642 2255. Facebook Simply head to http://www.facebook.com/RockandRollGrafton
Tuesday 2nd December
Yamba Rotary Club meets every week at the Yamba Bowling Club, Wooli
Street, Yamba. Arriving at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Contact: Staff Sheldon.
Phone: 6646 2385.
Old Time Dancing will be held at the Grafton District Services Club, 105 Mary
Street, Grafton at 7.30pm. Contact: GDSC on 6642 2066.
Wednesday 3rd December
Yamba Weekly Farmers and Food Markets will be held in the Whiting Beach
Car Park of Flinders Reserve, Yamba. Time: 7am til 12noon. All produce sold
must be freshly and locally grown. The Market show cases locally grown fruit,
vegetables, eggs, fish, flowers etc. plus locally produced cakes, biscuits, jams
and gourmet items
Croquet at Coutts Crossing is held at the Coutts Crossing Croquet Club, next
to the fire station.
Starts at 9.00am to 11.30am.
At just $7.00 for a day’s play, it is the best sporting value for miles around.
To contact the Coutts Crossing Croquet Club, phone president Wayne Gadke on
6649 3200 or secretary Peter Martin on 6649 5109.
Old Time Dancing will be held at the Grafton District Services Club, 105 Mary
Street, Grafton at 9.30am. Contact: GDSC on 6642 2066.
Workshop “have yourself a wreathy Merry Christmas…” put some
homemade love into your Christmas with this original wreath making workshop,
bring along a wire coat hanger and some old books / magazines and create a
unique wreath for your house.
This workshop will be held at the Yamba Library from 9.30am.
Bookings essential. Nil cost for workshop.
Tea / Coffee and Christmas cake will be provided.
Kids Karate – Beginners Class. Age: 8 to 13 years. Where: Basmar Hall, 21
Pound Street, Grafton. Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Enquiries to Instructor:
Anne Trimble. Phone: 0414 724 454 or 6644 7391.
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Wednesday 3rd December
continued:
Social Dancing – Scottish Country Dancing will be held in the South
Grafton Presbyterian Church Hall, Wharf Street, South Grafton. It’s very
energetic, a lot of fun, you don’t have to bring your sword to dance on – and
there are some very simple dances to learn. Starting from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Everyone is welcome, no partner needed, and any age. Now if you want to join
in please ring Anne on 6645 1345, as she will ensure some simpler dances
are included for the beginners. Folk dancing is a wonderful way to getting ‘fit
and fin’, so do your diabetic tendencies a good turn and join in.
Sing Australia – Connecting Australians in Singing – Grafton Group – every
Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Cnr
Oliver and Prince Streets, Grafton. Contact: Sue on 6647 6326. All Welcome!
Thursday 4th December
Weekly Grafton Farmer’s & Grower’s Markets to be held Duke Street Road
Reserve, Market Square. Starting at 7.00am to 12.00 noon. The Farmers
Market has a great range of fresh local produce including jams, sauces, honey,
bakery items and plenty more. Stroll in the open air, chat with the farmers and
producers, and even get advice on best cooking methods.
The Grafton Farmers Market provides a great opportunity for Clarence Valley
farmers and fresh food producers to sell farm-origin and associated value-added
processed food products directly to local customers while giving you an
opportunity to talk directly to them about their produce and their farming
methods.
The Market show cases locally grown fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish, flowers etc
plus locally produced cakes, biscuits, jams and gourmet items.
Maclean Hospital Auxiliary “Cash Bingo” will be held at the Maclean Lower
Clarence Services Club, 36-38 River Street, Maclean. Starting at 10.00am to
Midday. Cash Bingo, Accumulating Jackpot, Undercover Bingo. Free Coffee and
Tea.
Euchre Night at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Invitation to Learn and/or Play Euchre.
To commemorate 25 years of playing Euchre at the Bowlo, the Euchre Club
executive invites you to come and join them and enjoy a relaxed game of euchre
among people who will become your friends.
Starting at 7.00pm and are usually finished by 9.30pm.
Cost is $3.00 per player per night, with a prize pool of $30.00 per night, plus
various jackpots.
The ‘Courtesy Bus’ is there for your convenience.
So, if you have not played euchre for a while, or not at all…. no sweat, beginner
classes or just a refresher run through is available, just make contact and let us
know your wishes.
Contact: Joan Pullen on 6646 3110.
Old Time Dancing for Single men and women. This is held weekly at the
Criterion Theatre, Bacon Street, Grafton. Cost $5 – includes door prize, raffle
and supper. Starts at 7.30pm. Enjoy the friendship of other singles while having
fun and exercising. Contact Peter for more information on 6643 4683. There
are other activities organised regularly.
NEIGHBOURING AREA EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
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PASSENGER FERRIES, VEHICULAR FERRIES and RIVER CRUISES
CLARENCE RIVER FERRIES – from Yamba and Iluka.
Bookings Phone: 0408 664 556 or 6646 6423.
Everyday: Passenger Services between Yamba and Iluka. Adults: $7.30, Pensioners and Children: $3.70 (each way).
Family Pass: 2 Adults / up to 4 Children $42.00 return. Children – under 16 years – under 5 years free.
(Pensioner discount does not apply to Tour Groups). All prices include GST. (Prices are subject to change).
Times:
Departing Iluka, Boatshed & Marina – 8:45am, 10:15am, (1:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Only), 2:30pm and 4:00pm.
Departing Yamba, End of River Street – 9:30am, 11:00am, (1:45pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday Only) 3:15pm and 4:45pm Ferry does not return to Yamba.
No Service on Christmas Day.
Ferries available for Private Functions, Weddings, parties, Any occasions.
Harwood Island Cruise: Enjoy a trip on the beautiful Clarence River. Ferry departs every Wednesday and Friday. Yamba
11am and returns 3.00pm - Iluka 11.45am and returns 2.30pm. Adults from Yamba $20.00 Return. Pensioners $17.00.
Children ½ Price. Adults from Iluka $18.00 Return. Pensioners $15.00. Children ½ Price. Sandwiches, Tea & Coffee, Beer,
Wine, Drinks available. Coaches Catered For. Bookings essential – all prices include GST (Prices are subject to
change. Pensioner Discount does not apply to Tour Groups).
Sunday Live Music: Enjoy live Music while Cruising the beautiful Clarence River every Sunday. Departing Yamba
11.00am and returns 3.00pm. Iluka 11.45am and returns 2.30pm. Adults from Yamba $30.00 Return. Pensioners
$25.00. Children ½ Price. Adults from Iluka $25.00 Return. Pensioners $20.00. Children ½ Price. Sandwiches, Tea and
Coffee, Beer, Wine, Drinks available. Coaches Catered For. Bookings Essential. (Prices are subject to change.
Pensioner Discount does not apply to Tour Groups).
Email: info@[email protected]
For more information go to: www.clarenceriverferries.com
CLARENCE RIVER BOAT HIRE – Yamba Marina, Yamba Road, Yamba.
Phone: 6645 8525 or 0401 538 008.
Features include: Toilet, Roof, Gas BBQ and Tools, Life Jackets, Wheel Chair Access, Electric Start, Esky and Fishing
Rod Holders. No Boat Licence Required. Great fun for the whole family.
Deluxe 12 Person BBQ Pontoon:
$300.00 Full Day Hire from 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm.
$200.00 Half Day Hire from 8.00am to 12.00 noon or 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
Eight Persons BBQ Pontoon:
$200.00 Full Day Hire from 8.00 to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm.
$140.00 Half Day Hire from 8.00am to 12.00 noon or 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
12 Person Standard Pontoon:
$260.00 Full Day Hire from 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm.
$180.00 Half Day Hire from 8.00am to 12.00 noon or 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
Twilight Hire - Daylight Savings Only $100.00 on the 8 person BBQ Pontoon - 5.30pm to 8.00pm.
$120.00 on the 12 person Pontoon – 5:30pm to 8.00pm.
LAWRENCE FERRY - 24 hour free service
The Lawrence ferry crossing the Clarence River at Rutland Street, Lawrence this ferry shuttles between Lawrence
and Woodford Island and is part of Tourist Drive 22. Vehicles with long overhang will have problems at low tide.
Operating Time: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Service Day: There is no interruption to service during maintenance periods as two ferries are available at this
crossing
Trip Duration: 3 mins (Please allow up to 10 mins waiting time)
Mobile: 0417 450 368.
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ULMARRA FERRY
This ferry is unsuitable for caravans and coaches but is OK for mini-buses.
Operating times: 6.00am to 11.00pm with three (3) meal Breaks.
6.00am – 9.45am Southgate. 9.50am from Ulmarra with services resume at 10.20am.
12.25pm from Southgate. 12.30pm from Ulmarra, with services resume at 1.00pm.
5.45pm from Southgate. 5.50pm from Ulmarra with services resume at 6.20pm.
Final crossing at 10.40 from Southgate and Ulmarra at 10.50pm.
Please Note: The Ulmarra Ferry is out of service on the first Wednesday of each month between 9.30am and
12.30pm.
Ulmarra Ferry - Ulmarra Ferry (Ferry 92) - Mobile: 0417 500 472.
LOCAL COACH DAYTOURS from Grafton and from Yamba
 Busways North Coast Pty Ltd - offers regular circuits of Grafton – Monday to Saturday. Phone: 6642 2954.
 4WD Tours are available from Grafton to The Gorge, mountains or beaches. Phone: 6644 9381.
SERVICE
GRAFTON
HILLDROP
HOLIDAYS
Phone:
6644 9220
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Yamba, Iluka,
Ferry Park
Tour Grafton,
Maclean &
Lawrence
WEDNESDAY
Coffs Harbour &
Woolgoolga
THURSDAY
World Heritage
Washpool &
Gibraltar
Range
FRIDAY
No tour.
NOTE: We service
direct to Grafton.
Yamba Tours and Charters – Day Tours
Day Tours Include, Escape, Explore, Enjoy.
Morning Tea and Lunch are included on most days. Depending on the Day Tour you choose.
Coach Travel in Air Conditioned comfort and entry to all attractions and cruises are included.
$55.00 per person. Booking Essential on 1800 813 033.
Please book by 4.00pm the day before you wish to join us.
ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS.
Clocktower Gallery
Clarence River Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Spring Street and Pacific Highway, South Grafton. Phone: 6642 4677.
Exhibition from: 1st October to end of November, 2014.
Artists of the month – All Members of Clocktower Gallery.
All Clocktower Gallery Members will be the Artists for the month of October / November. They will be displaying
their items related to the Jacaranda Festival.
The Wood workers make many items out of Jacaranda wood, Bowls, Jewellery Boxes, Pens etc.
The Artists do beautiful work painting Jacaranda Trees and Jacaranda Avenues.
Alan Podger does beautiful work painting small Framed Jacaranda Trees, Paintings on Jacaranda Seed Pods,
Bookmarks, Brooches, Key Rings and much more.
Please call into the Clarence River Tourism to view their beautiful work, which is opened from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Open: 7 days a week from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
The Clarence River Visitor Information Centre is an outlet for the beautiful works produced by members of the
Clocktower Gallery and local Art and Crafts people. Also we have the local Wombah Coffee from Woombah, Local
Jams and Chutneys and Local Honey.
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Ferry Park Gallery
Ferry Park, Pacific Highway, Maclean. Contact: Jenny Thomas (President). Phone: 6645 3700.
Open: 7 days a week from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Anzac Day – Open 11.00pm – 5.00pm.
Website: www.ferrypark.org
Email: [email protected]
Exhibition from: 1st November to 30th November, 2014.
Artist of the month: Mixture of Artisans who have not been Artists of the Month.
This is a beautiful and creative display which is well work a trip to Ferry Park Gallery, Pacific Highway, southern
entrance to Maclean, it’s open from 9 to 5 seven days a week and you can find more photographs on our website
www.ferrypark.org or follow us on facebook Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association.
To commemorate the 20th year since the official opening, there will be a small display of Pat Jenkins works in the
meeting room. These are all works that usually sit on the walls in her house.
Pat has just moved into Maclean to be near family, and most of her work is in storage, however they range from
1976 to 2013 – visitors will recognise some of them.
The works will be on show from the 4th to 20th November during Gallery hours.
For further information visit www.ferrypark.org or telephone 6645 3700.
Community Studio Space (used to be The Junior Art Space)
Exhibitors must be:

A school group

Community group creating artworks not for profit

LCACA affiliated group or member (can book space annually if they are not artist of the month in the same
year) e.g. Clay works, Art group, quilters etc.

Individual artist with unique talents creating artworks not for profit.
Works can have a sale price however exhibitors must not be operating a commercial business.
If you have a class of budding artists, contact Junior Art co-ordinator Kerrie Howland phone on 6645 9088
or 0438 934 304. Email [email protected]
Anyone who would like to become a Friend would be most welcome. Full training is given to our Friends so they
feel completely at home at Ferry Park. It is a great way to meet visitors from all over the world and to make new
friends in the local area while volunteering amid the inspiring work of our members. If this is something you would
like to do, please call in at Ferry Park Gallery or telephone 6645 3700.
Visit Ferry Park Galley’s Website: www.LCACA.org or Facebook: www.facebook.com/ferryparkgallery
Ulmarra Art Craft Collectables
5a Coldstream Street, Ulmarra. Contact: Pam Newman. Phone: 6644 5888.
Open: 10am to 4pm, 7 days.
Local Craft including: Art, Linen Tea / towels, Jewellery, Bags, Cards, Scarves and Hats and much much more.
Bentleg Market
36 Skinner Street, South Grafton. Contact: Robert Bentley. Phone: 6643 2929.
Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday 9.00 am to 12 noon.
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Grafton Handicraft Minimart
133 Prince Street, Grafton. Contact: Ann Marsh. Phone: 6644 9417.
Open: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 11.45am.
This shop has been run by volunteers for over 40 years. Quality hand made goods sold at reasonable prices: includes
Crochet, Knitted goods, Dolls Clothes, Leatherwork, Baby Wear, including Premmy and many other useful and novel
articles. Orders taken.
The Shed Gallery
Unwins Lane, Goodwood Island. Open by appointment phone: 6646 4319. Depicting the early days of the Sugar
Cane Industry. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Grafton Regional Gallery
158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Contact: Jude McBean (Director). Phone: 6642 3177.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Closed Monday. Admission by Donation.
Guided Tours Available for Coach/Tour Group
Flatline to get artistic hearts pumping Sydney-based artist Todd Fuller and dancer Carl Sciberras, collectively
known as Flatline, are to present a lively artist talk at the Grafton Regional Gallery on Friday, 21 November. They
will discuss their new interdisciplinary art form that merges visual art and dance. Todd Fuller’s two digital drawings,
Dance Study 3 and A Dance for Paul Klee, were two of the six acquisitions of the 2014 JADA, which is on display in
the main gallery. The artists’ talk will introduce these new artists of the gallery’s collection. This is the fourth Twilight
Talk presented by the gallery this year. The Twilights are run in conjunction with each round of exhibition openings
and feature artists, art critics and general art lovers who will talk about the exhibitions and programs. Flatline, a new
interdisciplinary collective that converges multiple art forms, will presents its first full length work, Sketch, at the
Twilight. Choreographed by Carl Sciberras, this triptych involves three dancers, a visual artist and composer
transforming the theatre into a hyper-sensorial world where these three mediums push and pull one another into new
territory. Todd Fuller is a graduate of Sydney's National Art School who works across sculpture, animation, drawing,
painting, curatorial and performance. He has exhibited in New York, Rome, Seoul and Nottingham and has
undertaken residencies to the Cité International Des Arts in Paris and the British School at Rome. Fuller was
awarded an honourable mention at the 15th Asian Art Biennale. Carl Sciberras is an independent dance artist and
producer from Western Sydney. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications
(Writing and Cultural Studies) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and the University of
Technology Sydney respectively. He is a core founder of NSW's Dance Makers Collective in addition to Flatline. The
exhibitions on show at this time are 2014 JADA, Beautiful Drawing: Past Winners and Acquisitions of the JADA and
Miles Hall: Dialogues with Drawing. The entry price of $10 includes one complimentary drink and a selection of
cheeses and crackers. Bookings are not necessary.
The fifth Twilight Talk will be held on Thursday, 11 December 2014. Keep a look out for future Twilight Talks at the
gallery through our website. To obtain the latest and regular updates subscribe to our elist through the website
www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
Miles Hall: Dialogues with Drawing
Exhibition from 17th October to 7th December, 2014 - Loft.
After a recent Australia Council sponsored residency at the Cite’ des Arts, Paris, Miles Hall is exhibiting three
bodies of works that offer an insight into the dialogue between his drawings and painting practice. As the winner of
the 2012 JADA Miles Hall presents these recent and past works as a way of introducing his work to the gallery’s
audience.
2014 JADA
Exhibition from 17th October to 7th December, 2014 - Main.
The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) is the flagship of the Grafton Regional Gallery which promotes
excellence in Australian contemporary drawing. Acquisitions from JADA enter the Gallery’s nationally recognised
drawing collection.
The 2014 JADA is worth $40,000. Art critic for the Sydney Morning Herald and art historian John McDonald will
select the winning drawing for the major award of $20,000 and acquisitions up to $20,000 from the finalists
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selected by a panel from entries submitted by artists throughout Australia.
Beautiful Drawing:
Past Winners & Acquisitions of the JADA
Exhibition from 17th October to 7th December, 2014 - Main.
A selection of drawings based on the nineteenth century notion of beauty, a concept once held to determine art.
The past winners and acquisitions of the JADA reveal the movements in drawing over the last 25 years.
Grafton and South Grafton High Schools HSC Work
Exhibition from 12th November to 7th December, 2014 - Studio.
South Grafton High and Grafton High’s year 12 students will display a selection of their work created for their 2014
Higher School Certificate assessment.
Made in China Australia – Main.
Exhibition from 10th December 2014 to 1st February, 2015.
The migration and settlement of any large group in a new host country is complex. The complexity of the Chinese
diaspora in Australia can be seen in the distinctive and diverse Chinese Australians here. These categories are
often reduced in the popular imagination to a single Asian stereotype. The curatorial thesis argues that the different
and individual processes of acculturation have impacted in diverse ways on the work of Chinese Australian Artists.
The Antipodean Steampunk Show - Main.
Exhibition from 10th December 2014 to 1st February, 2015.
Experience a world where imagination, inventiveness and ingenuity region! The Antipodean Steampunk Show is a
captivating introduction to the increasingly popular Steampunk movement which combines elements of sciencefiction, fantasy and technology with 19th century inspired influences. Discover how Steampunk aesthetics can be
fantastically applied to artistic media including photography, fashion and sculpture. The Steampunk works have
been created by Australian artists and designers whose craftsmanship and attention to detail will reignite your
sense of wonder for the world and its possibilities.
Margaret Hutchings and Fiona Salmon: Storybook - Prentice.
Exhibition from 10th December 2014 to 1st February, 2015.
This exhibition is a collaboration between Margaret and Fiona based on shared experiences. It comprises an
exploration of the impact of childhood experiences on the psyche. Both artists come from diverse and complex
families, cultural and religious backgrounds. Illustrations created reflect this complicated landscape.
Collection: Regional - Prentice.
Exhibition from 10th December 2014 to 1st February, 2015.
The Regional Collection was established in 1988 by the first Director of the Gallery, Julian Faigan. This collection,
which includes artworks of all media, identities the visual art history of the region and develops the relationship of
the gallery’s collection to its region. The works are acquired through purchase, gift or donation and represents the
twenty six years of works collected regionally.
Kingstudio Art + Design Gallery
105 River Street, Maclean. Phone: 6645 2042 or 0415836194.
Website: www.kingstudio.com.au
Exhibition from Saturday 29th December to Wednesday 31st December.
Opening Event 29th December at 5.00pm.
You… Me… God
Recent works by Al Stark Abstract notions of God, Love and Death.
God is inside this colour, God is my love and everything I cannot comprehend… God is swimming
underwater.
God is Benign.
Recent works by Kingstudio art + design is a working studio and gallery, exhibiting unique works created by Julie
McKenzie and Malcolm King.
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Stunning paintings in oils, acrylic, mixed media, and fine art, limited edition prints.
The Gallery is open business hours most days, extended hours during the Summer months.
Witzig Gallery, Maclean
80 River Street, Maclean. Phone: 1800 352 711
Website: www.witzig.com.au Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Saturday: 10.00am to 12 noon.
The Witzig Gallery is situated on the Clarence River in Maclean and showcases North Coast architecture
incorporating a unique and inspiring gallery.
Witzig Gallery specialises in Papua New Guinea contemporary art. These unique paintings, both traditional and
imaginary show the way in which Papua Niuginian artists respond to their contemporary world.
The Witzig Gallery, building on its long association with surf film-making and photography, also brings together
major works from three of the most acclaimed surfing photographers in the world today – “3 Masters of Surf
Photography” - the outstanding work of Peter "Joli" Wilson, Russell Ord and John Witzig.
The Witzig Gallery is enormously proud to elevate the work of these gifted photographers to an important place in
the Australian art world, and offers visitors the opportunity to experience something truly special.
Yamba Museum – The Story House
The Port of Yamba Historical Society and Museum,
River Street, Yamba. Phone 6646 1399. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pyhsmuseum.com.au
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
Adults $3.00 (plus extra small charge for special exhibitions). Children Free.
Phebe Parisia – Carbon Crystals Harder Than Diamonds ….
Gallery Pierre Chevalier
Opening: Saturday 29 November 2014 – 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Opening Times will be from Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to noon, and from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
Exhibition Open from 29 November 2014 – 3 January 2015
Sketchbook – 25.5cm x 36.5cm – pen and ink – 2012-2014
CARBON CRYSTALS HARDER THAN DIAMONDS….
To get something, anything. To get off, to get high, to get less close to death – or fly faster toward it, to be outside
yourself if even just for a moment, to use whatever you can get your hands on to colour yourself in, to work against
the stark white light of the outside…. Just give me an object so I can become Real….
Using bodily, psychological and emotional responses to external stimuli and matter these drawings encompass
submission, control, indifference and obsession. Ultimately, these works contain – through material and action an
attempt to access an authenticity of self in material and object. These drawings use the body as a tool, a conduit
between anxiety and object, the energetic interactions between a perceived reality and solid matter.
Interaction with the outside world is transferred directly into line and object. Each movement, internal frequency,
and psychological reaction is recorded in drawing during the act. Each line encompasses all information, with the
abandonment of representation, the line picks up like radar each minute movement related to internal psychological
states in addition to picking up influences from the outside environment.
The drawings produced are representations of solid matter, of carbon, of rocks, of crystals dug from the earth. They
are about getting grounded back to the earth, an attempt to achieve stability through repetition.
Phebe Parisia, October 2014
Sketchbook – 25.5cm x 36.5cm – pen and ink – 2012-2014
A few months ago, I was driving in the industrial estate of Yamba, Northern Rivers, NSW, when white lines painted
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on the front window of a shop caught my eye. I stopped and this is how I met Phebe’s work. Phebe Parisia’s pen
and ink drawings are about ordering and repetition, about regaining control when in chaos. The ordered but uneven
lines are both fluid and constrained – an expression of the topography of Phebe’s mind? These lines are
reminiscent of the geological produce of pressure and time. They appear eager to regain their freedom, to erupt to
the surface. Yet, as transient and fragile as they are, they are powerful and beautiful in their own right.
PHEBE PARISIA
b. 1978 Melbourne Australia
Lives and works in Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Hons, first class), Drawing, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, 2007
Master of Cultural Material Conservation, The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2011
This practice concentrates on the conceptual and material relationships between the body, materiality, and the
construction of embodied cultural artefacts. The process of drawing is approached as a language rather than an
action, a conceptual tool, the framework of the idea, a mind map applied to a new materiality.
The present body of work Internal frequencies/ Evidence of an action (2013-14) examine metaphysical responses,
neurosis and communication through various material outcomes, the materiality of this work being specific to the
location of self in which the work is produced.
Phebe Parisia has exhibited in Australia and internationally, her work is held in private collections in Australia and
Iceland.
GALLERY PIERRE CHEVALIER
The newly opened Gallery Pierre Chevalier is located in the still-operating old Post Office building in the centre of
the small river village of Brushgrove, 600 km north of Sydney, and 300 km south of Brisbane. Brushgrove is a
historic hamlet situated on the tip of Woodford Island and surrounded by the Clarence River.
The Gallery consists of a large exhibition room, where the old Post Office used to be, and a book room where the
visitor can comfortably consult publications relevant to the exhibition.
The Garden Shed, Lawrence
45 Richmond Street, Lawrence. Phone: 0438 603 333.
Opening Hours: Nursery open 7 days 9.00am to 4.00pm. Bell Collection 5 days Thursday to Monday.
Kick back and chill out in beautiful Lawrence. The Garden Shed is set high on the ridge with the mighty Clarence
River within view. Take advantage of the cool breezes and tranquil ambience. Up the hill from the T intersection.
Browse the plants and seedlings, collectibles and locally made unique garden furniture and art.
Enjoy a Botero coffee with Morning or Afternoon tea in a rustic relaxing setting.
View the amazing exhibition of Ross McLeods Bell Collection and rural Australian memorabilia. Listen to Ross’s
stories and take a walk back in time.
FUTURE EVENTS
DECEMBER 2014
Want to have a Xmas party for your Staff and their families?
Yamba Cinema has the answer.
Movies: Disney Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY and
Paddington.
These 2 Great family movies will be screening during December.
Not only do you get a discounted ticket price of only $7.00 per person, but we’ll also throw in a
free small popcorn for everyone in your group. (Minimum 25 in group to receive free popcorn
offer).
Call us to discuss a screening time to suit, plus more add-ons available e.g. lolly bags, slushie
drinks etc.
Please phone Yamba Cinema NOW to Book in your group… Phone: 6646 3430. Looking
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forward to hearing from you soon.
NB: We can also do a great adult movie night with bubbles and nibbles deal.
2nd
Art with Baby – Grafton Regional Gallery at 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Going to the gallery
with baby has never been so easy. 10.00am every first Tuesday of the month. A social program
for Mums, Dads and Carers. 2 Coffees for the price of 1 at the Gallery Café + changing special
offers. Pram friendly Gallery Tour.
Contact: 6642 3177. Website: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
2nd
Celebrate Volunteering – Inviting all volunteers, from any field, activity or organisation in the
Clarence Valley.
Please join us for morning tea at:
Grafton: 10.00 at Grafton Community and Function Centre, 59 Duke Street, Grafton.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 25th November (numbers for catering).
Phone: Tina Bultitude on 6641 7211 *:30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Thurs):
or Email: [email protected]
3rd
Little Smarties Christmas Party at Grafton Regional Gallery, Fitzroy Street, Grafton.
Starting at 10.30am to 12 pm.
Bring the kids along to the Grafton Regional Gallery for the 2014 Little Smarties Xmas Party.
See Santa. Lucky dip prizes. Celebrate with us.
Phone: 6642 3177 Website: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
4th
Celebrate Volunteering – Inviting all volunteers, from any field, activity or organisation in the
Clarence Valley.
Please join us for morning tea at:
Yamba: 10.00 at Treelands Drive Community Centre, Treelands Drive, Yamba.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 25th November (numbers for catering).
Phone: Tina Bultitude on 6641 7211 *:30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Thurs):
or Email: [email protected]
4th
Greyhound Racing Day TAB Meeting – TAB C will be held at the Greyhound Track,
Cranworth Street, Grafton. This is one of the fastest ways to win or lose a bet and it's an
exciting sport to boot. Entry $5.00. Contact: Brad Ellis Phone: 6642 3713.
5th
Hawaiian Summer Deck Party will be held at the Maclean Hotel, 28 River Street, Maclean.
Phone: 6645 2412.
Website: www.macleanhotel.com.au
It's gunna be a cracka at the Mighty Macca with their Hawaiian Summer Deck Party.
Free live performance by Caravana Sun with special guests Nick & Sam!
Starts at 7pm.
Great food. Live music. Good times.
5th
Music Night, “Squatters Rest” will be held at 23 Collett Street, Tucabia. Many great local
artists will be performing. If you want to perform, feel free to come and add to our list.
Starting at 7.30pm.
Bush stew, damper, sausage sizzle, Tea, Coffee, Cans for sale. Raffles – Great Prizes. Entry
by gold coin donation. BYOG.
For information please phone Sherry 0419 230 456. BYO.
6th
The Village Marketplace in the Glenreagh Hall and surrounds, – Glenreagh. The Market
where you’ll still find a bargain. Starting at 8.00am to 1.00pm approximately. A wide variety
of home grown, home-made and home cooked goods on sale. Also plants and pre-loved items
available. Breakfast on fresh brewed coffee and a bacon and egg roll or sit and relax with a
fresh Devonshire tea / coffee. Browse through the Museum while you’re there.
Go to: www.glenreaghvillage.blogspot to find out more about Glenreagh.
For further information please call Bessie 6649 2001.
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6th
Arts, Crafts Market and Demonstrations. The Clocktower Gallery will be holding an Arts,
Crafts Market and Demonstration Day at the Clarence River Visitor Information Centre, Corner
Spring Street and Pacific Highway, South Grafton. This will be held on the Veranda at the
Information Centre.
Starting at 9.00am and going to around 1.00pm.
There will be lots of Arts and Crafts, Wood Work, Leather Work and Home made goodies.
There will also be a Special Table for you to choose from. You will be able to enjoy
demonstrations from the talented Craftsperson’s. Hope to see you there. For further information
please call 6642 4677.
6th
Workshop “have yourself a wreathy Merry Christmas…” put some homemade love into
your Christmas with this original wreath making workshop, bring along a wire coat hanger and
some old books / magazines and create a unique wreath for your house.
This workshop will be held at the Maclean Library from 10.00am.
Bookings essential. Nil cost for workshop.
Tea / Coffee and Christmas cake will be provided.
6th
South Grafton Ex-Services Motor Cycle Club Inc. Christmas Party and Presentation will
be held at Gnudwoc Park, South Grafton. Contact: Narelle Rankin. Phone: 6642 5977.
6th
Grafton Speedway will be held at the Grafton Showground, Prince Street, Grafton. Contact:
David Lander on 0408 222 906.
6th & 7th
Weekend of Rowing - The Clarence River will come alive with boats, competitors and
officials, on December 6 and 7 this year, when once again the river’s two major rowing
regattas will be held at Memorial Park in Grafton.
Grafton City Head of the River Regatta (Rowing), Grafton. Many state, national and world
Champion Scullers have been bred along the Clarence River. Rowing has always been a
favourite local sport and the Clarence River is a superb venue.
The Head of the Clarence River Regatta is again expected to draw a large number of schools
to compete. In the past crews have come from New Zealand, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney,
Gold Coast and of course the competitive Clarence Valley schools. The School Boys
Championship eights, the main event of the day, always attracts a lot of interest and
competition is as strong as some of the competitor’s upper torsos.
Contact: Neville Doughan. Phone: 0408 371 892.
Sunday, December 7, the Grafton Rowing Club’s annual regatta will be held, with the majority
of teams staying over to compete, plus the addition of the North Coast’s many master
competitors. This regatta has in recent years attracted a record number of competitors.
An outstanding weekend of rowing, both for competitors and spectators.
Contact: Lyndall Burchell. Phone: 6642 1471. www.graftonrowing.cjb.net
7th
Halfway Creek Summer Market, 35km south of Grafton, corner Pacific Highway and Kungala
Road (opposite Rose Nursery). Starting at 8.30am to 1.00pm. Great place to stop during that
Sunday drive for yummy food at budget prices; stalls/car boot sales; haircuts; local eggs;
honey; homemade jams and chutneys; meat packs; plants; clothes; jewellery; arts and crafts;
bric-a-brac. Meet the local rural fire brigade. New stall holders and car-booters welcome.
$5.00 indoors or outdoors, tables available. For more information phone Liz on 6649 4432.
All money raised is going to the hall for improvements.
7th
Iluka Markets will be held at the Iluka Sports Oval on the corner of Owen and Spenser Streets,
Iluka.
Starting at 8.00am to 12.30pm.
Variety of Stalls. Only 15 minutes off the Highway, on the Sports Oval as you come into Iluka.
Contact: Paul Ryan. Mobile: 0422 010 989.
7th
Celtic & Contemporary Folk Session will be held at Roche’s Family Hotel (on the 1st
Sunday of the month), Grafton (if we are not in the Stables area, do check out the Captain’s
Room).
Starting at 2.00pm. No Charge.
Harpist Geoff has sent his apologies, as he’s otherwise engaged until into the New Year.
All welcome to bring: voices, instruments, lyrics and / chords to share. Or just come and listen,
it’s free! We’re a very informal and friendly bunch, with a mix of beginner to accomplished
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musos and songsters. Fun and laughs to be had while discovering songs, folklore, and more.
For more information please call Mazza on 6647 3274.
7th
Cancer Council NSW – Trek to beat Cancer Fundraiser will be held at the South Grafton
Ex-Services Club, Wharf Street, South Grafton.
Prep and Pamper, Prelude to Xmas for Ladies, Market stalls galore; beauty, hair and nail
demons, home remedies, homeopath; fitness demonstrations; raffle; lucky door prizes. Tickets
$10.00 each includes morning tea. All proceeds to the Cancer Council NSW.
For more information phone: 6642 4514 or 0408 554 590. Email: [email protected]
8th
Greyhound Racing Night TAB Meeting – TAB C will be held at the Greyhound Track,
Cranworth Street, Grafton. This is one of the fastest ways to win or lose a bet and it's an
exciting sport to boot. Entry $5.00. Contact: Brad Ellis Phone: 6642 3713.
10th
Workshop “have yourself a wreathy Merry Christmas…” put some homemade love into
your Christmas with this original wreath making workshop, bring along a wire coat hanger and
some old books / magazines and create a unique wreath for your house.
This workshop will be held at the Iluka Library from 10.00am.
Bookings essential. Nil cost for workshop.
Tea / Coffee and Christmas cake will be provided.
11th
Destination NSW Home Ground Cricket Tour – Igniting the passion for the ICC Cricket
World Cup 2015.
To celebrate the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Destination NSW is bringing the excitement of
cricket to 27 towns and cities in NSW from 2nd December to 11th February, 2015. The
‘Destination NSW Home Ground Cricket Tour’ is an interactive cricket roadshow which
features engaging and fun activities for families and cricket fans to enjoy;

Great cricket-themed activities, promotions and giveaways

Cricket speed bowling tests and skills clinics

A selection of special memorabilia from the famous Bradman Museum and Sydney
Cricket Ground collections

A live pop-up site featuring the unique, interactive Home Ground video Truck where
you can watch summer cricket action

The chance to meet some Aussie Cricket Legends

Enjoy local cricket club and community activities.
For more information and location details visit SYDNEY.COM/HOMEGROUND
11th December, 2014 to 11th January, 2015
(Closed) Schaeffer House – Clarence River Historical Society, 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton
will be closed from 11th December, 2014 to 11th January, 2015.
13th
Maclean Community Market will be held in the Main Car Park, Centenary Drive, Maclean.
Follow the signs.
Starting at 7.00am to 12.00pm.
Contact: Daniel Gray. Phone: 0413 166 876 or Bob Mansfield on 0423 333 458.
13th
Cathedral Community Markets will be held in the Cathedral Car Park, Fitzroy Street,
opposite Shoppingworld, Grafton.
Starting at 8.00am.
Market vendors can register to participate by calling the Grafton Cathedral Parish Office on
6642 2844 or by Emailing: [email protected]
14th
Markets Tucabia “Squatters Rest” will be held at 23 Collett Street, Tucabia. Approximately
8.00am to 12.00pm. Stallholders welcome.
Phone for more information on 6644 8076 or 0428 543 055.
Enjoy a cuppa and damper and browse the Museum for a low price. Gift Ideas – Bric-a-Brac,
Cakes, Fruit, Vegetables, Jewellery, Egg-Bacon Rolls, Sausage-Sizzle, Tea, Coffee, Damper,
Handmade Gifts.
14th
Clarence Valley Rummage & Craft Markets will be held at the Grafton Sports Centre,
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Grafton.
Starting at 9.00am to 1.00pm.
A fantastic indoor Christmas market featuring new, pre-loved, handmade, upcycled and
recycled goods for sale. Live music, kids activities, food and refreshments available.
Phone: 6643 1188.
14th
Grafton Clay Target Club will be held at 604 Grafton-Lawrence Road, Grafton.
It will be a day of relaxation with novelty events and Handicap Books to remains in the bags.
There will however before then be a practice afternoon on Friday November 28 beginning at
3.00pm.
Starts at 10.00am.
Contact: Rus Wesslink. Phone: 6642 4636.
14th
Maclean Country Music (second Sunday of each month) will be held at the Maclean Bowling
Club, Maclean.
Starting at 1.00pm.
Everyone is welcome and if you sing, organisers will be even happier.
Inquiries to Doreen on 6645 2203 or Val on 6645 2973.
Email: [email protected]
14th
Country Music Afternoon (second Sunday in the month) Monthly hit of Country Music will
be held at the Grafton District Services Club, Fry Street, Grafton.
Starting at 2.00pm.
18th
Greyhound Racing Day TAB Meeting – TAB C will be held at the Greyhound Track,
Cranworth Street, Grafton. This is one of the fastest ways to win or lose a bet and it's an
exciting sport to boot. Entry $5.00. Contact: Brad Ellis Phone: 6642 3713.
20th
The Grafton Showground Markets will be held at the Grafton Showground, Prince Street,
Grafton.
Starting at 8.00am to 1pm. Contact: Suzanne Patricks. Phone: 6642 2240.
The grounds have a large area of flat open space along Prince Street and plenty of parking for
potential customers as they enjoy a wander around which makes it a great social morning out
with lots of customers and other stall holders - some of whom sell pre-loved items as well,
along with permanent sites selling fruit and vegetables, chooks from the Poultry club, plants,
especially bromeliads, handmade jewellery, cakes, surfboards. Christmas trees and lights,
handcrafts, timber planters and timber animal cages / bird boxes and the Gem Club is open for
inspection. It's always a surprise what is available with different stallholders turning up each
month with their unique items.
As always there will be a sausage sizzle and cold drinks run by volunteers from the Show
Society that runs the Showgrounds.
21st
Ashby Markets to be held at Ashby Community Centre, Lismore Street, Ashby. Loads of great stalls,
Home-Made Cakes, Jams and Preserves, Fresh Produce, Plants and flowers, Hand-made Jewellery,
Collectables. Meet you friends for breakfast at the Markets and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Children's
Playground now open. Visit the cafe for scrumptious cakes and cappuccino.
Follow the signs to Ashby, north of the Harwood Bridge for a pleasant 10 minute country drive to Ashby
Village. Buskers and stall holders welcome.
Contact: Jill Lee. Phone: 6645 2512 or 0422 640 992. No dogs allowed.
21st
Country Music Afternoon (third Sunday of each month) will be held at the Grafton District
Services Club, Fry Street, Grafton.
Starting from 1.00pm.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Free Entertainment, make new friends. Refreshments
and food can be purchased at the Club. Walk Ups are artists are encouraged.
Call Greg on 6649 3153 or Judy 6642 1391.
22nd
27th
Greyhound Racing Day TAB Meeting – TAB C will be held at the Greyhound Track,
Cranworth Street, Grafton. This is one of the fastest ways to win or lose a bet and it's an
exciting sport to boot. Entry $5.00. Contact: Brad Ellis Phone: 6642 3713.
Maclean/Lawrence Twilight Rodeo will be held at the Maclean Showground, Cameron Street,
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Maclean. Contact: Wendy Feneley on 0404 053 141
Website: www.lawrencerodeo.org.au
The Maclean Showground hosts an action packed evening with a full range of rodeo events such
as Bull riding; Saddle Bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, ladies and junior events plus
heaps more. With live action replay, you’ll be able to see every bump and thud in detail. Rodeo
clowns, a bouncy castle, rides for the kids and ample food and refreshment make this a night not
to be missed.
Starts 11am with Slacks. Main event from 6pm.
Admission prices: Adult $25.00; Aged Pensioner $15.00; Child U16 $15.00; Family $55.00;
Children U5 FREE.
Strictly NO BYO alcohol.
Car parking in grounds: $2.00.
27th
28th
Grafton Speedway Mr Modified Round 2 will be held at the Grafton Showground, Prince
Street, Grafton. Contact: David Lander on 0408 222 906.
Yamba Ocean Swims, Yamba (Distance 1.2km). Starting at Convent Beach Yamba, the
annual event is back and is always a great day out. Cheer on competitors as they make their
way along the course from Convent Beach to Main beach. An exhibition of great
sportsmanship and community.
Contact: Jim Dougherty. Phone: 0428 664 701.
A traditional Xmas holidays swim on the NSW North Coast, timed to attract the hordes of
holidaymakers who flock to the region between Xmas and New Year. Yamba is a stunningly
beautiful coastal town, with a narrow strip of beach hugging the base of a vertiginous hill, atop
which sits one of the most spectacular pubs on the coast. Make sure you visit the pub: you're
sure to run into mugs whom you might only see in passing during the course of your daily life
far, far away, but you'll also get one of the most spectacular views on the coast.
There are two distances on offer, plus a Dash for Cash. But you must do at least one of the two
main swims in order to qualify for the Dash for Cash.
Things you should know...
 Name - Yamba Ocean Swims
 Organiser - Yamba SLSC
 Date, time - Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 10am (700m), 11am (2km), 1pm (Dash for Cash)
 Distance - 2km, 700m, and 150m Dash for Cash (You must enter one of the two main swims to
qualify to enter the Dash for Cash.
 Venue - Yamba beach. Register on race day at Yamba surf clubhouse on the beach.
 Courses - The 700m swim starts at Convent Beach and finishes at Main Beach. It's a short walk
from registration at the clubhouse at Main Beach to the start. The 2km swim starts and finishes at
Main Beach. The Dash for Cash starts by a buoy 150m offshore from Main Beach and runs into
the beach.
 Race day - Registration for the 700m swim closes at 9am at Yamba surf clubhouse at Main
Beach with swim start at 10am. Registration for the 2km swim closes at 9:30am with swim start at
11am. 150m Dash for Cash starts at 1pm off Main Beach. $200 cash for first male and female.
 Entry Fees - 700m - $20, 2km - $30, Both swims - $40, Dash for Cash - $10 (Dash for Cash
entrants must swim in 700m or 2km to qualify for the Dash). Race day entries are subject to $10
late fee.
 Online entries close - 5pm, Friday, December 26.
 Entries in person - You can enter the swims in person at Yamba surf clubhouse on Saturday
afternoon, December 27, between 2pm and 4pm. You also can enter at the clubhouse on race day
morn, but race day entries are subject to a $10 premium.
 Prizes - Winners of each age category receive a prize as well as first male and female overall.
Presentation of all prizes will take place upstairs in the surf club at after the Dash for Cash.
 Conditions - Yamba is an open surf beach, with all the characteristics that an open surf beach
offers, such as variable breaks, sandbanks, gutters, rips, currents, conditions changing with the
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tide's rise and fall, etc -- all the fun of the fair. There is a southern headland that extends
considerably to sea and which offers some protection from the worst of the southerly weather and
swell. If seas are up, organisers have an alternative venue available inside the mouth of the
Clarence River nearby.
 Minimum age - 700m - 10; 2km - 12
 More information - Email Jim Dougherty, Surf Sports Director Yamba SLSC... Click here... or
phone 0428 664 701, or email Yamba SLSC... Click here... or phone 02 6646 2463
 Entry form - Download hard copy entry form... Coming coon
 Progress online entries - Click here
28th
28th
Mixed Volleyball Competition - Main Beach, Minnie Water, in front of the Minnie Water –
Wooli Surf Lifesaving Club, Minnie Water. Come along even if you don’t have 6 people; you
can join others. Family fun day, all day BBQ, fundraiser for the Lifesaving Club. Sign-on
9.00am. For more information contact Paul Gallagher on 0429 660 133.
Yamba River Markets to be held at Ford Park, River Street Yamba. Loads of great stalls,
Home-Made Cakes, Jams and Preserves, Fresh Produce, Plants and flowers, Hand-made
Jewellery, Collectables. Meet you friends for breakfast at the Markets and enjoy the friendly
atmosphere.
Contact: Market Co-ordinator. Phone: 0422 420 159. No dogs allowed.
28th
Yamba & District Country Music Club at the Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba.
Starting at 12 noon to 5.00pm.
Lunches Bistro, Auditorium or the Coffee shop.
Entry Fee $5.00 each includes Afternoon Tea. All welcome.
31st
New Year’s Eve Family fun 2014 – Presented by Grafton Shoppingworld.
Join us for an evening of Family Fun, Food & Festivities from 5.00pm! This event will be held
at Grafton Shoppingworld, Fitzroy Street Car Park, Grafton. Free Entry.
Kids Disney dress up and sing-a-long with Ryan Martin plus Studio 1 Performances.
Telstra Store Grafton – Outdoor Movie ‘FROZEN” on the big screen from 8.00pm. BYO
Blankets and Chairs.
Jumping Castle, Face Painting and more! Prizes and Giveaways!
Mega Fireworks!
Enjoy Dinner, Snacks and Refreshments from: Woolworths, BIGW, Coles, McDonalds,
KFC, Sun Japanese Cuisine, Donut King, Teppan Mate, Simpli Sushi, Jade Kebab, Café
Saffron, Subway, Pizza Capers, Gym Beans and The Coffee Club.
JANUARY 2015
1st
Brooms Head Family Fun Day will be held at Brooms Head Beach, Brooms Head.
Contact: Laurie Fitzpatrick. Phone: 6645 3599.
Dust off the excesses of the night before and join in with some family fun at Brooms Head.
There are a multitude of races including sprints, distance, family relay, beach boat races,
sandbag races, water carrying tug of war and the only place in Australia where you can
compete at tossing a broom head in Brooms Head.
There are market stalls through the park with food and refreshments available on the day.
Gold coin donation is appreciated. this event is run in collaboration with Wires, Gulmarrad
Bush Fire Brigade, Lions, and lower Clarence Rugby League Club.
1st
Yamba Twilight Street Market will be held in Yamba Street, Yamba.
Starting at 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Coming back for another year, the Yamba Street Markets will bring in the new year with a fun,
community minded market down the Main Street of Yamba.
Attractions include market stalls, chocolate wheel, food vendors, face painters and much
more.
Contact Lyn Watson on 0422 055 355.
3rd
No Market – January -The Village Marketplace in the Glenreagh Hall and surrounds, –
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Glenreagh. The Market where you’ll still find a bargain. Starting at 8.00am to 1.00pm
approximately. A wide variety of home grown, home-made and home cooked goods on sale.
Also plants and pre-loved items available. Breakfast on fresh brewed coffee and a bacon and
egg roll or sit and relax with a fresh Devonshire tea / coffee. Browse through the Museum while
you’re there.
Go to: www.glenreaghvillage.blogspot to find out more about Glenreagh.
For further information please call Bessie 6649 2001.
3rd
No Market – January - Arts, Crafts Market and Demonstrations. The Clocktower Gallery will
be holding an Arts, Crafts Market and Demonstration Day at the Clarence River Visitor
Information Centre, Corner Spring Street and Pacific Highway, South Grafton. This will be held
on the Veranda at the Information Centre.
Starting at 9.00am and going to around 1.00pm.
There will be lots of Arts and Crafts, Wood Work, Leather Work and Home made goodies.
There will also be a Special Table for you to choose from. You will be able to enjoy
demonstrations from the talented Craftsperson’s. Hope to see you there. For further information
please call 6642 4677.
3rd
Maclean MacMarkets will be held in River Street, Maclean.
Come along and join in the fun at this Car Boot/Trash & Treasure Market.
Starting at 8.00am to 12.30pm.
This year there will be the Maclean pipe band, buskers, street painting for children, face
painting, rides, along with displays from the Grafton Vintage Car Club and local fire
department, children’s puppeteers, BBQs, Fairy Floss and much much more.
Contact: John Riggall on 0437 051 000.
Email: [email protected]
10th
No Market – January - Cathedral Community Markets will be held in the Cathedral Car
Park, Fitzroy Street, opposite Shoppingworld, Grafton.
Starting at 8.00am.
Market vendors can register to participate by calling the Grafton Cathedral Parish Office on
6642 2844 or by Emailing: [email protected]
12th – 14th
Get Creative! – Youth Art Workshops will be held at the Grafton Community Centre, Duke
Street, Grafton.
3 Days – 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Cost $80.00 – 3 Days or $30.00 per day.
All materials provided – Bookings essential 0431 735 215.
Visual Art Skills Creativity & Fun.
Young people aged 7 years – 18 years.
Proudly Supported by Grafton Art Club and Clarence Valley Council.
Tutor: Rhondella Hyde – Diploma Visual Art.
17th
No Market – January - The Grafton Showground Markets will be held at the Grafton
Showground, Prince Street, Grafton.
Starting at 8.00am to 1pm. Contact: Suzanne Patricks. Phone: 6642 2240.
The grounds have a large area of flat open space along Prince Street and plenty of parking for
potential customers as they enjoy a wander around which makes it a great social morning out
with lots of customers and other stall holders - some of whom sell pre-loved items as well,
along with permanent sites selling fruit and vegetables, chooks from the Poultry club, plants,
especially bromeliads, handmade jewellery, cakes, surfboards. Christmas trees and lights,
handcrafts, timber planters and timber animal cages / bird boxes and the Gem Club is open for
inspection. It's always a surprise what is available with different stallholders turning up each
month with their unique items.
As always there will be a sausage sizzle and cold drinks run by volunteers from the Show
Society that runs the Showgrounds.
24th
Copmanhurst Celtic & Contemporary Folk Session (fourth Saturday of the month) at the
Rest Point Family Hotel, Copmanhurst. Gather from 2pm to 5.00pm, so we’re ready to start
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when the last diners have finished and left, except of course anyone that decides to join us.
See you there,
For those who haven’t been before, it’s an informal, unplugged session,
Everyone and anyone welcome to come and sing, play or simply listen. The focus is on Celtic
and traditional folk music, but other songs get an airing too. Do bring songbooks, especially
the Bushwackers Australian songbook, if you have a copy. We have a collection of song
folders to share, and we just have fun with whatever anyone wants to put out there.
Contact: Mazza. Phone: 6647 3274 or 0414 225 838.
26th
Maclean Lions Club Billy Cart Derby will be held at the Maclean Showground, Cameron
Street, Maclean.
Starting at 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Maclean Lions Club Billy Cart Derby is gearing up for what will be yet another successful
outing down the hills of the Maclean Showground!
There are 3 age groups and 2 classes of Billy carts that contesters can compete in:
Age Groups:
8 - 11 Years
12 - 16 Years &
Opens.
Billy Cart Classes:
Soapbox: In the soapbox class wheel sizes are a maximum of 300mm in diameter, some form of
steering and some form of braking, and
Open Class: Must have some form of braking and both classes must have a maximum 1.2m
wheel width, a maximum 2.1m wheel base and no dangerous protrusions. All carts must have 4
wheels.
All drivers must wear a motorcycle helmet, gloves, overalls or long sleeved shirt, long trousers
and closed in footwear.
Scrutineering of carts begins at 9am, with the first race kicking off at 10am.
Contact: Ken Crampton on 6645 3253.
FEBRUARY 2015
7th
Lower Clarence Rowing Club, located near Ferry Park at Maclean, will be conducting a learn
to row course.
The course will be conducted over eight Saturday mornings sessions, each session
approximately an hour and a half long and beginning at 8.30am.
The objective of the program is to teach basic rowing skills and boat handling techniques and
develop potential rowers from beginner stage to have sufficient rowing skills to join a Lower
Clarence rowing squad.
Rowing squad training is conducted under the supervision of qualified coaches during the
week.
Squad members are eligible to compete in regattas when they reach an acceptable standard of
rowing proficiency.
Course numbers will be limited to six, the cost of the program is $50.00, $15.00 of which covers
the cost of a recreational rowing membership for Rowing NSW.
If the rower then proceeds to join Lower Clarence as a member, the $50.00 will be discounted
from the LRRC membership fee.
Please phone David Hailes on 6646 3769, or after December 116, Clare Millist on 0405 534
316 or 6645 1873.
13th
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars will be held at Memorial Park, Prince
Street, Grafton.
Newcastle Permanent Cinema Under the Stars is Australia largest FREE outdoor Cinema
program and is coming to a town near you!
Gates open at 5.30pm for a fantastic afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, with the big
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screen lighting up at sundown.
For further information please phone: 13 19 87.
APRIL 2015
19th
Allies of War, Commemoration, Performance, Fundraiser will be held at the Saraton Theatre,
Prince Street, Grafton. Phone: 0409 046 390.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyorchestra
Accent Productions Presents Allies of War & The Concert Party - A Salute to Our Diggers!
Clarence Valley Orchestra & Chorus with Guest Artists Two Performances Only - 2:00pm &
7:00pm Sunday 19th April 2015.
After their inaugural and very successful An Afternoon at The Proms Concert at the Saraton in
October 2014, The Clarence Valley Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Greg Butcher performs
a tribute concert commemorating 100 Years since WW1. You will hear a special War
Requiem Allies of War written for orchestra and chorus by Australian Composer Greg
Butcher, in honour of the Volunteers who signed up for War Service during WW1 from the
Clarence Valley.
This performance will also commemorate 70 years since the end of WW2, with a tribute to the
entertainers of the Concert Parties who played an important role in entertaining the troops and
keeping up morale. A variety of musical medleys from the songs of Vera Lyn & Marlene
Dietrich to the big band sounds of Glen Miller and the Andrews Sisters to name a few.
A concert not to miss and a salute to all who have served in the Defence Forces.
Proceeds to Clarence Valley RSL Sub-Branches & Legacy.
Bookings: 02 6642 1633
Tickets: $30 adults; $25 pensioners; $20 child. Early bird tickets: Book before 28 February
2015 and receive a $5 discount.
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