The middle weekend of the school holidays looks to be pretty bright with maximums of 22 degrees and a bit of sun poking through some cloud cover.

However, Sunday afternoon will see a big change come through with a possible thunderstorm bringing plenty of rain with it. In fact the Bureau of Meteorology say 6-10mm's on Sunday then 25-40 mm's on Monday.

You can read our earlier news story about the SES warning here: SES says prepare for storms, heavy rain this weekend

The weather bodes well for the Lismore Farmers' Market on Saturday morning from 8. You should be seeing sunny skies and a chilly morning to get your fresh local fruit and veg. Don't forget there is plenty of hot coffee, breakfast and live music while you shop.

You have options for the kids or grandkids over the weekend and next week with Rollerworld for roller skating, BCC is open for movies at the Lismore Cinema and Ten Pin Bowling in action too.

Petrol prices have remained steady over the first week of holidays with United on Ballina Road still the cheapest with 112.9 for unleaded E10 and for diesel car owners you'll find the Liberty and United on Ballina Road at 115.9.

A reminder that Sport returns next week to the Northern Rivers which has been a long time coming. More during the week.

Neil Marks' blog last week certainly turned a few heads with his Lake Pool comments (Neil Marks: This might get me into trouble but you need to know ). This week Neil looks at the Victoria coronavirus debacle and how it affects his family life.

This weeks Sunday Profile is on Nimbin Valley Dairy cheese makers Paul and Kerry Wilson. Read about life as a goat farmer as well as the process involved in making some of the best local cheese in NSW and Australia.

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Not many jokes this week but here is what we have. Enjoy the calm before Mondays storm.