It is not officially winter but this week has certainly introduced some wintery weather and it looks set to continue into the weekend.

Jumping out of the car this morning in the CBD the temperature said 15 degrees! While the average winter temperature in Lismore is 20 for June, 19 for July and 21 in August we have certainly hit a cold snap.

It doesn't get too much warmer tomorrow with 18 degrees the top and Sunday sees us hit 20. While Monday will be 19 the rest of the week looks like early twenties so back to normal after these antarctic conditions.

While boaties had some good news this week when the Premier announced that a family can resume recreational boating activities, conditions over the weekend don't look the best if you intend taking the boat in the ocean with large surf and swell predicted. Fishermen should also take note.

If you look for a mental challenge over the weekend check out the new Games & Puzzles button on the Lismore App. There is Sudoku, Crosswords, Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe. Why pay for games and puzzles when you can access them for free. Please read the instructions first to avoid frustration, especially on crossword as it may take a little time to adjust to the way it works. Here is a direct link Games & Puzzles.

If you would like us to include other games or puzzles please contact me at simon@lismoreapp.com.au with your suggestion.

The Lismore Farmers Markets open their gates at 8 tomorrow morning or a little earlier as usual. With the cold weather hit AJ up for a good deal on a fire pit!

This weeks Sunday Profile is Brian Windows, a local beekeeper. You can read Brian's story from 6am on Sunday just go to News/Sport and push the Sunday Profile tab (Sunday Profile).

School is back on Monday for full time face to face teaching so there will be increased traffic and potential car queues because parents are not allowed to walk their children into their respective schools. Be patient if you get stuck for a while.

The coronavirus jokes have dried up just like the new cases in Lismore so I have sourced some Dad jokes in tile form to make you cringe, smile or laugh.

Get out and support local business and have a great weekend.