Upcoming Events

A nationwide 'Knit-a-thon is being held until May 31st to proudly support the Life's Little Treasures foundation who provide resources and support to families of premature and sick babies. Organisers are seeking knitters of all skill levels to register asap to make a tangible difference to the lives of these children. To find out more please visit the event Facebook page @knitathonforlifeslittletreasures

The Wallis Lake Tourers Travel Club have their next monthly meeting on Tuesday the 11th of May in the Tuncurry Memorial Hall, Point Street Tuncurry at 10am. Members enjoy monthly day trips, overnight tours, and longer tours exploring exciting Australian destinations. Come and meet their friendly members and make friends with fellow travellers. If you have any queries please call Pam on 0409 464 804.

FORSTER TOWN MARKETS are on Sunday 9th May from 8am to 2pm in the Head Street Park.   Plants, fruit & veg, arts & crafts, clothes, gift ideas….   So much to choose from.  

Come on down to Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Forster for the new season of Junior Basketball. Sessions run for an hour. High School age is on Tuesday's from 4:30. Ages 2 to 4 are on Wednesdays from 3:30, and ages 5 to 6 are also Wednesdays from 5:30. Bookings are essential. For more information please call the Y on 6555 4617.

INNER WHEEL is a women's voluntary organisation that helps many charities.  We also have fun, friendship & involvement.  We meet for lunch at 12pm at Club Forster in Restaurant 242ate with our meeting at 1pm.  Come along Monday 10th May & see if you would like to join our group.   Any enquiries, contact  LORRAINE  TILLEY  on  0408 055 109.

Knit & Spin Open Day is on Wednesday 12th May from 10.00am to 12.00noon at the CWA Rooms, Little Street Forster, next to the Tourist Information Centre.  Free Morning tea is provided. Come along  to see our display of knitting and Crochet made by our members. New Members welcomed.  For enquiries: Tanya 0409 654 9489.

Karuah & Great Lakes Landcare, Manning Landcare and MidCoast Council are holding a series of workshops to help landholders get on top of the rampant weed problems after a hard period of drought followed by good rain. Held at Coopernook on 13 May and Barrington on 14 May, both starting at 9am, they will address threats from Long-Leaf Primrose, African Olive, Groundsel Bush and Cats Claw Creeeper as well as chronic pests such as pasture weeds. Bring along plant samples…