SATURDAY

THE DIARY

EVENT Craft items for sale. Phone 6845 3260 for more

information.

CPSA Meeting Dubbo War Widows Guild

The first meeting for the year will be held on Meet at 11am on the FOURTH Thursday of the

Friday, January 11, at Sporties, 10am. Guest month at the Dubbo RSL.

speaker will be Lee Cooper - secretary of U3A

Dubbo. Come and join our friendly group.

Enquiries to Barb 0427 251 121.

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers

Next session is on Wednesday, January 16, from 10am to 3pm at the Arts and Crafts Cottage, 137 Cobra Street, ph 6881 6410. Visitors very welcome. Further details: Elsie 6882 6136; Beginners evening classes: Elizabeth 0408 682 968.

Diners Club

Women on their own are welcome to enjoy dining out in a friendly atmosphere. We will have our next dinner at 7pm on Saturday, February 2, at Cattleman’s Restaurant, Whylandra Street, Dubbo. Contact Chris on 6884 1179.

Her Sound Her Story Documentary Film Screening

Celebrating women in Australian music, featuring conversations with Tina Arena, Jen Cloher, Julia Stone, Sampa the Great, Emma Donovan, Mojo Juju, Simona Castricum and many more. 7pm on Saturday, February 9, at the WPCC Black Box Theatre. Tickets available through 123Tix. Any proceeds that exceed expenses will be used to assist a female student enrolled at Macquarie Conservatorium in 2019.

Charity Luncheon

On Sunday, February 10, commencing 12 noon in the Masonic Hall, 33 Church Street, Dubbo. Cost $12 with a lucky door prize. Trading Table. Competition $1. Housie will be played following lunch. Proceeds to the Dubbo Wagon Wheel Club for Royal Far West Caring for Country Kids. Enquires to Lorraine 6887 8371 or Margaret 6884 6907, mobile 0400 116 907.

South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed Bingo

11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome. Contact: Barry, 0439 344 349.

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed

1pm-5pm. Small joining fee and annual membership fee after three visits. “All men are welcome”. Also open Monday and Saturdays. Contact: 6881 6987.

Seniors Strengthening Exercise Group

Will finish for the year on Thursday, November 29. We will resume on Tuesday, February 5, at St Brigid’s Hall, Brisbane St, 1:30pm-2:30pm. Cuppa to follow, $2 donation.

Conversational English in Dubbo

2pm-3pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month during the school term, at Wesley Community Hall, corner of Church St and Carrington Ave. Attendance is free. All welcome. Contact: Chris, 6884 0407.

Woodturning and Carving Evening

6pm-9pm, at Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Contact: Phil, 6887 3257.

Line Dancing

6.30pm-9pm, at Carrington Ave RSL Hall Clubhouse. Contact: Kathy, 6888 5287.

Narcotics Anonymous

6.30pm, at St Brigid’s Church, in the old building, entry via Brisbane Street, for one hour. Contact: Reem,

0421 695 398.

Dubbo Bridge Club

7pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Contact: Libby 0428 254 324.

Gamblers Anonymous

7pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Contact: Paul, 0488 074 154.

Dubbo/orana A.I.R. Branch

The Dubbo/orana Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) – working for Australians in retirement – holds monthly meetings on the SECOND Friday of each month, except for January. The meetings are held at 2pm at Club Dubbo, West Dubbo Bowling Club. Meetings are open to anyone in retirement. Interesting guest speakers are a feature of each meeting. Contact: Evan Elliott, 6882 2695, or Graham Knight, 6882 2265.

Smart Recovery

3pm, Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. Assists individuals with changing problematic behaviour, including alcohol and drugs, gambling, food, shopping, internet, and others.

7pm, at Dubbo Community Health Centre, corner of Cobra and Palmer Streets. Contact

1300 222 222, or Peter 0498 577 709.

Dubbo Parkrun

8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode) 5km run, jog or walk. The course starts and finishes at Sandy Beach, Dubbo; following a section of the Tracker Riley Walkway and Cycle Path along the Macquarie River. Parkrun can be whatever you want it to be, whether it’s for fun or as part of a training program. No matter your age or ability level, Parkrun is for EVERYONE. Bring your dog and/or pram. No matter at what speed you complete the course, you never feel slow in our supportive community. Entirely organised by volunteers, email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

Farmers Markets

8am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month. Lions Park adjacent to Visitors Centre, Bligh Street Dubbo. www.dubbofarmersmarket.org.au. Contact: Market coordinator, 0488 685 006 or enquiries@dubbofarmersmarket.org.au.

Dubbo City Croquet Club

8.15am, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. News players of all ages welcome. A game of skill and strategy where women and men compete on equal terms. We are now located at Muller Park, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Contact Jenny, 0400 645 516; Charles, 0400 570 888; or Margaret, 0427 018 946.

CWA Gilgandra Market

9am – 1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Phone Hilda, 6847 1270 or Jane 0408 466 124.

Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group

9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the South Dubbo Guide Hall, Boundary Rd. Members are always ready to support novices if you feel you would like to give this traditional craft a try. Contact: Meg, 0427 471 868.

Ladies Lawn Bowls

9.15am for 10am start, at Sporties, Dubbo. Also Saturdays. Sporties membership not required unless you wish to progress competitively. Coaching available. Contact: Bowls coordinator Dan Smith, 6884 2044.

Dubbo and District Kennel Club

9.30am, obedience training at the Big Shed, Dubbo Show Ground. No puppies under 14 weeks, must bring up to date vaccination certificates, $5 to join and $5 per session. Contact: Michael, 0419 274 632.

Seventh-day Adventist Church

9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s / youth Sabbath School.

Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. Contact: http://dubbo.adventist.org.au

Outback Writers Centre

10am to 12 noon, FIRST Saturday of the month, meet at the

Western Plains Cultural Centre

Board Room.

Seventh-day Adventist Church

11am, Divine Service. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. Contact: http://dubbo.adventist.org.au

Sit ‘n Knit

11am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. All ages welcome. Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie Street. Contact: 6801 4510.

R.S.L. Tennis Club

12.45pm, at the RSL Park Street courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome. Contact: 0428 825 480.

Dubbo Bridge Club

1pm until approximately 4:30pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Contact: Libby 0428 254 324.

Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club Seniors (15+)

4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at 147 Birch Avenue. Contact: Terry, 0408 260 965.

Narcotics Anonymous

6pm, at St Brigid’s Church, in the old building, entry via Brisbane Street. Identification (ID) meeting. Contact: Linda, 0419 588 086.

Old Time/new Vogue Dance – Dubbo

7.30pm, SECOND Saturday of the month, at the Masonic Hall in Church Street. $10. BYO supper to share, tea and coffee provided. Contact: Graham, 6888 5603.

Old Time/ New Vogue Dance

FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month. Eumungerie RSL Hall, Railway Street, Eumungerie. Commencing 8.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. “Dancing with...tony!” BYO supper to share, tea, coffee and milk provided. $10 per head. All Welcome. Caravan Park with powered sites for travellers across the road. Enquiries: Tony, 0427472142 or 0268472142.