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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

07 February 2025, 5:34 AM

The Weekend Wrap

Lismore is in store for a mostly fine weekend according to the Bureau of Meteorology.


There is the chance of a possible shower; however, the percentage is around 40% and the prediction is for 1mm at most for both days, so if we do get shower it won't last too long.



Monday and Tuesday are more likely to be days with heavier rainfall as the winds tend northeasterly, which is a typical thunderstorm pattern at this time of the year.



It is a market weekend in Lismore, with the Farmers Market starting events tomorrow morning from 7:30 at the Lismore Showground (Alexandria Parade, North Lismore).


Fresh fruit and vegetables are for sale, including organic, tea & coffee, breakfast, plants, seedlings and more. Live music is from Monkey & the Fish between 8 and 11am.



On Sunday, the popular Channon Markets will be run at Coronation Park. It is worth the drive to the hills to see what is on offer at the 220 stalls from 9am to 3pm, plus you can explore the area by taking in a bushwalk (Walks) or visit The Channon pub.


Heritage Park and the Rail Trail are worth visiting or riding over the weekend.


If you would like to check out some live music over the weekend, soloist Carnage is playing at the Northern Rivers Hotel from 6 tonight, and Dan Grace is on stage on Saturday night from 7pm to 10pm.


Forever Olivia - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John will be the first live concert at the Lismore Workers Club next Saturday night (February 15). You can book tickets here Lismore Workers Club website to hear songs like I Love You, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Physical, A Little Bit More to name a few.



Coming up is Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show on Friday, February 21 and the Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show on Friday, March 7.


February is also the month when community events kick back into gear.



The Legends of Cricket returns to Oakes Oval next Saturday, February 15. Adam "Gilly" Gilchrist's 11 is taking on the Mayor's 11.


This year there is not only some of Australia's most popular retired cricketers, like Steve O'Keefe, Jason Gillespie, Michael Kasprowicz, Dan Christian, Stuart Clark, Sammy-Jo Johnston, Doug Bollinger and two music legends, Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) and Pat Davern (Grinspoon).



All the costs are being underwritten by Lismore City Council this time, so there is a cost involved ($22 adults, $12 student/concession and $54 for a family of 4). Click here to purchase yours now.


For the cricket tragics, you can join legends Adam Gilchrist, Trevor Chappell and Geoff Lawson for the first Sportspersons Breakfast presented by Alder Constructions.


Enjoy a fully catered breakfast by The Secret Chef while mingling with cricketing icons and being entertained by Lonnie Pasco at the new Adam Gilchrist Pavilion at Oakes Oval on Saturday, 15 February at 8.30am.


Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy great food, coffee and a lively, insightful exchange with three of the country’s cricketing legends, all in celebration of the spirit of sport. To book your ticket go to: https://lismore-events.bookable.net.au/...



Lismore's richest horse race, the Country Championships will be held at the Lismore Turf Club on Saturday, February 22, and the Samson Fitness Challenge starts on Friday, February 28, at Hepburn Park in Goonellabah.


Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:


  • E10 is 178.9 across the board in Lismore, 175.4 at the Nightowl Puma on Johnston Street (37) in Casino, with The Metro and the Mobil on River Street in Ballina cheapest at 170.5.
  • Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 177.8 at the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street, Casino, and 172.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
  • U95 is 188.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 193.7 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 183.9 at the Shell on River Street (273), Ballina.
  • U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty Foodmart on Ballina Road and the Liberty at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 197.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and The United on Johnston Street, and 191.9 at the Shell on River Street (273).
  • Diesel is 188.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, the Coles Express on Dawson Street and the Caltex on Leycester Street, Lismore, 194.9 at The United and Casino Roadhouse on Johnston Street, and the two Liberty's on Centre Street and Hare Street in Casino and 195.5 at The Mobil and Metro in Ballina.


Have a great weekend!


Have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....
















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