THE DIARY

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EVENT

Terramungamine CWA: Come and join the ladies for a coffee and chat at Amy’s Cafe Darling Street on Friday, April 30, from 10am. Further information contact Barb 0427 261 121. Orana Writers’ Hub: On Saturday, May 1, 10am-1pm. Come to the music room of the Community Arts Centre at Western Plains Cultural Centre. The 300-word theme is The Great Divide/unity. All welcome. Talbragar CWA: Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2pm in the CWA Hall, 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Members please remember your baby photos for this meeting. Members are reminded of the strict restrictions. Contact Ronda 6888 5231 or Linda 6882 7351. Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair: On Saturday, May 1, 8am to 4pm and Sunday, May 2, 9am to 1pm in Centenary Pavilion at Dubbo Showground. Gold coin entry. Last hour on Sunday all you can carry for $5. Prostate Cancer Support Group: Will meet on Tuesday, May 4, 10am at the Dubbo RSL. Contact John Allen on 0408 682 968 for more information. Dubbo Garden Club: Social get together will be held on Wednesday, May 5, at Annette Storers Garden, 7L Troy Bridge Road. Morning tea will be supplied. Bring your own chair, trading table will be operating also our mini flower show. Contact President Robyn on 0428 243 815. St Mary’s Anglican Church Narromine: Will be holding their Annual Autumn Flower Show and luncheon on Friday, May 7, in the Parish Hall Dandaloo St. A light luncheon from 12pm cost is $10 per person, take away lunch available. For further details contact Marj Kelly 6889 1985 or Anne Harmer 0417 458 015. Arthritis Meeting: 11am on Thursday, May 13, in the beer garden at the Western Star Hotel, Erskine Street, Dubbo. $2 fee towards expenses. Meeting followed with an optional Social Lunch. Enquiries to Heather 6887 2359 or 0431 583 128.

THURSDAY

Croquet: 8.15am, Thursday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. Dubbo CWA: 9:30am to 11:00am FIRST Thursday of the month at Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. New members welcome Marion 6884 2957. CWA Wongarbon: 10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, at Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558. CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month. Enquiries to Chris 6884 1179. Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.45am-12pm, at the Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary and Taylor Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.45am-12pm, at the Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary and Taylor Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263. Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.45am-12pm, at the Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary and Taylor Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Coffee, Craft and Chat: Starting Thursday, Gospel Hall, March Cnr of 11. Boundary 9.45am-12pm, and at Taylor the Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Wellington Arts and Crafts: Meets weekly from 10am-3pm at the Old Police Station, Maughan Street, Wellington. Variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Contact Lynne 6845 4454. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Orana RSL Day Club: Is cancelled until further notice. South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed Bingo: 111am12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome. Contact Barry 0439 344 349. Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome” Kevin 0427 253 445. 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. Is free. Chris 6884 0407. Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in summer), EVERY Thursday at Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. Newcomers always welcome. Email info@outbackdragons.com.au or call Robyn 0427462504. Woodturning and Carving Evening: 6pm-9pm, at Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Phil 6887 3257. Above Board Gamers: 6pm, every SECOND Thursday of the month South Dubbo Men’s Shed, Palmer St. Take part in the fastest growing hobby in Australia. Alan 0432 278 235. Dubbo Seniors Athletics: 6pm-8pm, at Barden Park. December 10, January 28 and March 11. Open to athletes of all abilities aged 16 years and over. Enquiries Trevor Kratzmann 0412 305 472. Dubbo Bridge Club: 7pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Badminton: 7.30-9.30pm, at Delroy High School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo. $5 to play ($3 for school students) $22 yearly insurance ($15 for school students). All welcome. Chris 6887 3413. Macquarie Masons Dubbo: Every SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors welcome. John O’brien 0405 051 896.

FRIDAY

Narromine Food Barn: Open EVERY Friday, 9-11am. Providing low cost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with every purchase $15 or more to people in need. Contact Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365. CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association) meets on the second Friday each month at Dubbo RSL Club. 10 am start. Come and discuss issues facing seniors in Dubbo and listen to a Guest Speaker on local topics. Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656. Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Jo 6885 6875. Ex-rail Employees: 10.30am, THIRD Friday of each month, at Little Darling Café, Cnr Bishop and Darling St. For coffee and a chat. All are welcome. Western Plains Trefoil Guild: 10.30am, SECOND Friday of each month, at Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone welcome. Please confirm meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646. Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: 10.30am, FIRST Friday of each month, David Palmer Centre, Old Lourdes. People with Parkinson’s and their carers welcome. Lorna 0416 240 626. Central West Makers Place: 12 noon6pm, at South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, corner of Palmer and High Streets, Dubbo. Activities include 3D printing, basic electronics, robotics, silk screening and pottery. Adam 0431 038 866. Urban Tribe: 2pm EVERY Friday with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. Everyone welcome and let’s do it. 0459 762 702. Alzheimers & Dementia Support Group: 2pm, FIRST Friday of the month. Kath or Monique 6881 3704. Community Kitchen: Will now be takeaway meals only. Pick up from the Holy Trinity Hall 6.30pm-7.30pm. Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: Every Friday, 6.30-8pm. Contact Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita 0452 406 234. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: The AA groups of Dubbo are pleased to announce that all face-to face meetings will recommence as of January 17. 7pm, at Dubbo Community Health Centre, corner of Cobra and Palmer Streets. Ph. Sally 0475 126 301.

SATURDAY

Dubbo Parkrun: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode) 5km run, jog or walk. Starts and finishes at Sandy Beach; 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. Bring your dog and/or pram. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help! Croquet: 8.15am, Saturday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 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. Hilda 6847 1270. Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Corner of Darling and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo. New members are always welcome, and we happily support anyone wanting to learn. Further enquiries to Charlene on 0408 825 180. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s/youth Sabbath School. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Outback Writers Centre: Covid-19 has changed the Outback Writers’ Centre meetings.

SUNDAY

Please contact outbackwriters@gmail.com for the latest details. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 11am, Divine Service. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Sit ‘n’ Knit: 11am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. All ages welcome. Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie Street. 6801 4510. RSL Tennis Club: 12.45pm, RSL Park Street courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome. 0428 825 480. Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome” Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Climate Change Action Group: 2pm EVERY Saturday. Everyone is welcome. 0459 762 702. Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: Seniors (15+) 4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at 147 Birch Avenue. Terry 0408 260 965. Old Time Dance: 8pm-12am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at Eumungerie RSL Hall, Railway Street. $10 per head. All welcome. Tony 0427 472 142. Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Andrew 0476 764 659; dubbobug.org.au. Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, after 9am: 6887 3704. Traditional Catholic Latin Mass – Rawsonville: 9am, SECOND Sunday of the month, at the Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 872 241 or 6887 2241. Orana K9 Training Club INC: 9.45am for a 10am start, at Katrina Gibbs Field, Macleay Street, Dubbo. Dog Obedience training must have current vaccinations certificate plus treats. $15.00 membership, $5 per session. Reg 0428 849 877, or Dianne 0429 847 380.. Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320. Australian Kiteflyers Society: 10am, SECOND Sunday of the month at Jubilee Oval. All welcome to come along and see how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342. Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road. 6882 0007. Sugarcraft: 1pm-4pm, FIRST Sunday of every month, Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam: SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm. Damjam (Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam), Milestone Hotel, upstairs. All welcome. Join us for this acoustic session other musicians or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143. Transcendental Meditation (TM): 2pm, Maharishi Foundation Australia and Dubbo Transcendental Meditation Centre free introductory talks on the scientifically proven benefits of TM. David 0424 252 834 or www.tm.org.au. Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in 2019. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: All face-to face meetings will recommence as of January 17. Sunday, 7pm. Dubbo Community Health Centre. Cnr Cobra and Palmer Sts. Ph. Jack 0418 605 041.

MONDAY

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome” Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: 10am, THIRD Monday of the month, at Saint Brigid’s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1 800 319 551. Cake Decorating: 10am, FIRST Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Bridge Club: 10am until approximately 1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Dubbo Macquarie Mixed Probus: cancelled until further notice. Old Time Dance: Cancelled until further notice. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. June 6882 4677. Alcoholics Anonymous (Beginners Meeting): The AA groups of Dubbo are pleased to announce that all face-to face meetings will recommence as of January 17. 12 midday, at Old St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane St. Phone 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au. Macquarie Women’s Bowling Club Card Afternoon: On 12th April and every SECOND Monday of the month. $5 per person includes two lucky door prizes and afternoon tea. Contact Rosslyn 6882 4989. Tai Chi 10 Form: 2:30-3:30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo. Beginners are welcome. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com. RFDS Support Group: 5pm, FIRST Monday of the month, (except P/H) RFDS Visitor Experience Centre, Dubbo Airport Precinct. Cecelia Hutchinsonparsons 0408 665 023. Amnesty International Dubbo: 5.30-6.30pm, SECOND Monday of the month, at St Brigid’s meeting room. The group will provide a platform for people passionate about human rights and social justice to discuss these issues and take positive action in their local community. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574. Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990. Australian Air Force Cadets: 6pm – 9.30pm, at Army Barracks (cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting 13 to 18-year-olds prepared for a challenge and to undertake fun and rewarding activities. Come down to your local unit, 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron. Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, at the Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks on 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman on 0418 294 438 or email dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com. Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 7-9pm, at Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no requirements to read music and no singing experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak 0428 680 775.

TUESDAY

Croquet: of all ages 8.15am, welcome. Tuesday. Muller New Park players Tennis and Dubbo. Croquet Tricia courts, 0428 Brisbane 876 204 Street, or Margaret North 0427 South 018 946. Dubbo Veteran’s & Community at Cnr of High Men’s and Palmer Shed: 9am Street. – 12pm, New members welcome. Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am-3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All welcome. Saturday group 10am3pm, at the Macquarie Regional Library. Is Information on both groups Ruth 0422 777 323. Allabilitiesdanz: 9.45am, at Dubbo RSL Club. Classes are low impact, work on heart health, flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Tracy 0416 010 748 for a free trial or to join the free class. Dubbo Men’s Probus: 10am, FIRST Tuesday of the month at Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close. Fellowship and friendship. Morning tea and guest speaker. Ron 0428 638 551. Dubbo City Ladies Probus: 10am12pm, SECOND Tuesday of the month, Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close (off White Street). Contact Annemieke 0432 305 103. NALAG Centre: Cancelled until further notice. Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane Street. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826. Wellington VIEW Club: 11.30am, THIRD Tuesday of every month at the Wellington Soldiers Club. Stay for lunch after meeting to welcome new members. Support two Australian disadvantaged children through The Smith Family with school essentials. Kerry 6846 3545. Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: Meets 12.30pm-2pm, at Westside Hotel. Peter Mcinnes 0417 140 149. Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, meet at Ollie Robbins Oval, cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts. Ray 0437 541 942. Book Club: 2pm, at Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie St. Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starting with the 2-4 years Sparkles class in the Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. New members always welcome. For other class times and information see the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page. Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change Support Group): 5pm EVERY Tuesday online or in person. To book in call Rob on 0417 497 187.

Dubbo City Physie and Dance: 5.15pm-7.30pm (classes vary), Monday and Tuesday, South Dubbo High School Hall. Physie is fun and affordable dance for girls and ladies, 4 years and up, of all fitness levels. 0438 582 015.

Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern.

Girls Brigade: 6-8pm, Tuesday during school term, at Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy craft, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 6882 4369.

Dubbo Lions Club INC: 6.30pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Club Dubbo. Reg 0407 491 302 or Hugh 0429 151 348.

Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall. Daryl 0408 284 300.

Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm for a 7.30pm start, every Tuesday night at the Dubbo RSL. Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163.

Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564.

Toastmasters Club: 7pm-9pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St. Visit the club to gain confidence in speaking and leading skills. There are club, area and district competitions to participate in. Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo. com.au.

WEDNESDAY

Dubbo Woodturning & Woodcraft Club: 8am-12pm, at rear of Arts and Crafts Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Newcomers welcome. Paul 6882 1485.

Dubbo Community Garden: 9am-12pm, at 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. All welcome. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829.

Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone welcome. Thelma 6887 1103.

Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, at Number 1 Oval Club House. $5 per day. Please bring your own lunch. Cards and games are played before lunch, after lunch is Bingo. New members welcome. Enquires to Jan Miller 0418 255 217.

Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am for a 10am start, until approximately 1pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: Meets THIRD Wednesday of the month 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Soc. Cottage and Craft Shop. 137 Cobra St. Visitors, new members very welcome. Contact Judy 6882 5776. (COVID-19 rules and restrictions apply at the Cottage.)

Breast Cancer Support Group: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of every month at the Baptist Church, Palmer Street. Community Health 5853 2545.

South Dubbo Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed: 10am12pm, WEEKLY Bric-a-brac sale at Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349.

Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of each month, Dundullimal Homestead. We support the operations at the Homestead, guiding, tours, gardening, helping in café. Great fun, and friendship, you learn as you go! Come to our next meeting or ring 6884 9984 or email dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au.

The Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST Wednesday of every month, a new garden or guest speaker. New members are welcome with an application form available on request. Robyn 0428 243 815.

Coffee, Craft & Chat: 10am-12pm, FORTNIGHTLY at the Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958.

Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am-4pm, at 137 Cobra Street. A large range of hand-crafted gifts made by members available. 6881 6410.

Allabilitiesdanz: 10.30am, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. KIDS 0 to 5, an interactive class, music, props and movement. Gold coin donation per family.

Akela Playgroup: 10.30am and Thursdays 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela St. Sharna 0438 693 789.

Blood Cancer Support Group: 10.30am-12pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month. Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785.

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: 12pm to 1pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month at the Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Anyone interested in learning about EV’S is welcome to join. Chris 0409 321 470.

Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, at West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family.

Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, Wednesday during school terms in the Band Hall, Boundary Rd. Players of all ages wanted for the concert band. Conservatorium 6884 6686 or info@macqcon.org.au or Dubbo District Band on 0422 194 059 or email at dubboband@gmail.com.

West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, at Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo.

Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139.

Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND Wednesday of the month at the RSL Coffee Shop. Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323.

Historical Longsword Fencing: 6:30pm at Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre club room, Talbragar St and Darling St. Contact Brody 0411 539 503.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: The AA groups of Dubbo are pleased to announce that all face-to face meetings will recommence as of January 17. 7pm, at the Old St. Brigids Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St. Phone Ph. Peter 0498 577 709.

Masonic Lodge Narromine: Every FOURTH Wednesday of the month at the Masonic Hall. Visitors welcome. Tony 0417 064 784.