With the Queens Birthday long weekend coming up plus the easing of more restrictions on June 13, the Lismore App went on a search for what families can do to entertain themselves.

The result is not good in the short term with all indoor venues closed until June 13 so the long weekend options will need to be outdoors..

Rollerworld in South Lismore is looking for clarification from Services NSW about the new June 13 regulations where indoor venues can have up to 10 people per class and 100 people in an indoor venue. Those people still need to adhere to the four square metre rule. Owner Craig Newby was originally thinking of opening on July 1st, just before the school holidays. "We are updating and cleaning the rink at the moment but also asking if we can begin our Learn To Skate classes when the new regulations come into operation on June 13", Craig said.

The updates at Rollerworld include increasing the seating area for social distancing and outdoor seating for parents as well as introducing an on-line booking system so people can see that a session is full before they arrive. Stay in touch at www.rollerworld.com.au.

Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinema's Lismore is in the same situation as Rollerworld saying they will definitely not be open in June while hopeful of a July opening for the holidays.

Lismore Ten Pin Bowl owner Kristy Lawton reiterated the point of waiting until Step 2 was introduced in NSW so indoor entertainment, which is listed under sport, can open their doors again. "Queensland have moved to Step 2 so their bowling alleys are open but under certain restrictions still", Kristy said.

Kristy has been working on what life will look like when they can potentially open their doors on June 13. "We have a plan with 20 people coming in for an unlimited session including bowls, games and amusements for 1 hour then closing for 30 minutes to clean before the next session begins" Kristy said "but we need to be flexible because the numbers could change at any time then so do our plans". You keep up to date with the new website at www.lismoretenpin.com.au.

Still confused? So are the owners of our entertainment venues.

The bottom line is all are closed for this long weekend. Moving forward, clarification is being sought as to how they may be able to open on June 13. We will provide and update next week.