Last night's storm was a sign of things to come, weather-wise, for Lismore and the Northern Rivers over the weekend.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting more rain and, potentially, more thunderstorms across the weekend. So, it is looking likely to be a wet couple of days which may continue into next week, with less rainfall. The range is 3-15mm for Saturday and 5-30mm for Sunday.

A quiet weekend is ahead, which may be good considering the weather.

The Lismore Farmers Market is a popular place to meet friends and family on a Saturday morning (7:30 to 11:30) at the Lismore Showgrounds in North Lismore.

In addition to the fresh fruit and vegetables for sale, Raymond has some spectacular orchids. The Lismore Region Refugee Settlement is selling books to raise money, and the CWA Evening Branch will be selling ANZAC biscuits, Mother's Day gifts, and baked items.

The Heritage Park Miniature Railway will be running between 10:30am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Goolmangar is having a market day on Sunday between 9am and 2pm. It is a 'Trash and Treasure' market with funds going to the community hall for further repairs. Head along to browse through plants, books, bric-a-brac, second hand clothing, locally handmade items and more.

983 Nimbin Road, Goolmangar is the address.

Here are some events to put on your calendar for May:

• Nimin Mardigrass May 3 to 5
• Gemfest May 18 & 19
• Casino Beef Week May 18 to 25
• Primex May 16 to 18

It was a win and a close loss for Lismore teams in the NRRRL opening round last weekend.

Northern United had an impressive 40-24 win against Kyogle but face a tough test against last year's Premiers, Cudgen, at home on Sunday with a 2:45 kick-off.

The Marist Brothers Rams went down to Ballina at home last week 18-22, but will look to enter the winners circle when they travel to Mullumbimby on Sunday.

Football Far North Coast kicks off tonight when South Lismore tackle Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley at 8pm along with Ballina and Byron, also at 8 o'clock.

On Saturday, Richmond Rovers, coming off an opening win last week, take on Bangalow at Nielson Park, East Lismore at 3pm and Goonellabah host Maclean at Weston Park, also at 3pm.

Sunday's game will see Alstonville, last week's big 10-1 winners, travel to Lennox Head for a 2:30 p.m. start.

In the Women's Premier League, Ballina and Byron Bay begin the weekend's matches in Ballina tonight at 6pm.

Sunday has Bangalow and Alstonville clashing at 12:30, and last week's two winners, Richmond Rovers and Lennox Head, battle it out at from 2:30pm at Nielson Park.

A bit of a price rise for fuel this weekend compared to last week. Here are your cheapest locations to fill up over the weekend:

• E10 is 196.7 at the new 7-Eleven in South Lismore, 195.9 at The United and the NightOwl Puma on Johnstone Street in Casino with the Metro on River Street, Ballina the cheapest at 193.9.
• Unleaded 91 is 197.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 196.9 at the North Casino Mini Mart and 196.9 across Ballina.
• U95 is 206.7 at the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, 208.9 at the Independent at 169 Canterbury Street, Casino and 206.9 at the Shell at 323 River Street in Ballina.
• U98 is 214.7 at the Liberty on Union Street, Lismore, 218.9 at the United on Johnston Street in Casino and 214.9 at the Shell at 323 River Street, Ballina.
• Diesel is 205.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 211.9 at the United, the Casino Roadhouse and the Ampol on Dyraaba Street in Casino and 203.9 at the Metro in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!