Entertainment & Special Events

Special Events

Ballina RSL also specializes in coordinating a number of our very own major annual special events …

Keep an eye on us throughout the year … from New Year’s Eve right through until the next Christmas Day … we’re always busily working on unique events such as the Ballina Bridal Expo … OR … we’re developing exciting programs for Australia Day, Easter or the Melbourne Cup.

Let us assure you … life is never dull or empty at the Ballina RSL … your cup will always be half full at the very least!

Ladies, mark Sunday 25th March in your diaries!

The 11th annual Ballina Bridal Expo is set to help make your special day, the day of your life!

This is one of the most successful Bridal events on the Coast, with a diverse range of exhibitors - over 80 this year!

Proudly coordinated & sponsored by the Ballina RSL Club.

Download Bridal Expo Floor Plan

2012 Ballina RSL Club's Exclusive Bridal Expo Special Offer

All wedding receptions booked at the Expo for one of Ballina RSL's Reception Rooms and secured before Friday May 6, 2012 will receive this fantastic offer.

Our friendly functions coordinators will be on site at the Ballina RSL Exhibit in the Anchorage Lounge to look after all your Wedding needs.

Event Program

9.00am - 9.30am

Bridal Expo Fantasy Wedding

Join us in Memorial Park where participating exhibitors will play out a Fantasy Wedding to open the event.

Bride and Groom dressed by Paradise Brides and Wallace & Co
Brides Makeup and Hair – Beauty & Hair by Jo & Melissa
The Bride and Groom will arrive by helicopter over the Richmond River - (Air T&G)
To beautiful music provided by Emerald Harp & Flute
In the beautifully decorated riverside setting (North Coast Party Hire)
To tie the knot – (Christine Read – Marriage Celebrant)
Before the release of the Wedding Doves – (Lennox White Doves)
Leaving in pure luxury – (ByronBay Limousines)
Photography by Suzephotography

9.30am

Doors Open to Visitors $5 per person (80% of the proceeds donated to Combined Services Club of Ballina)
All visitors receive a FREE Ballina RSL Expo bag including Expo event and entertainment program to collect literature & giveaways
Place your entries in the barrels for a chance to win prizes!

9.30am

Visit over 80 Bridal Exhibits

10.30am - 11.00am

Fashion Parade – Main Stage
Lucky Door Prize Draws
Visit Exhibitors

12 noon - 2.00pm

Lunch at The Boardwalk or River Cafe

12.30pm - 1.00pm

Fashion Parade - Main Stage
Lucky Door Prize Draws
Visit Exhibitors

1.00pm

Visit Exhibitors

4.00pm

Close of Expo

All enquiries on the 2012 Ballina Bridal Expo should be directed to: Vicki Veitch (Entertainment & Promotions Manager) on 66819 557 or Email Vicki today.

CELEBRATE SENIORS WEEK 2012

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 TO SUNDAY MARCH 25.

FREE SENIORS CONCERT ON THURSDAY MARCH 22ND

* LIMITED TICKETS

THE HOWIE BROTHERS - "MORNING MELODIES"

The Howie Brothers (twin brothers John & Graeme Howie) are one of Australia’s leading country music / easy listening acts.

John and Graeme have been performing and recording for over 30 years and are renowned for their distinctive vocal harmony sound. They play a variety of instruments, including piano, guitar, accordion, mandolin, ukulele and drums.

They are both dedicated songwriters and have recorded many of their own songs over the years.

Originally, as members of the band 1901, the Howie brothers won three Golden Guitar awards at the Australasian Country Music Awards in Tamworth, including two Group of the Year awards (1980 & 1982).

The Howie Brothers have recorded more than 20 albums, including the successful Singalong with the Howie Brothers series, and the very popular 20 Love Songs. One of their most recent country music CDs is the highly acclaimed Singing ‘til the Cows Come Home.

It has often been said that The Howie Brothers have a ‘sound of their own’. However, their music could accurately be described as being Australian country, with bluegrass, Irish/Scottish, easy listening, singalong type influences. Think Hawking Brothers, Slim Dusty, Foster & Allen, and Max Bygraves and that will give you some idea of what the Howies are about, musically. They like to incorporate a few funny yarns into their shows. As John says, ‘Good music and a few laughs is a winning combination.’

FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS...

SASSY SALSA WITH LAYLA & TIM

Sassy Salsa Latin Dance Classses - Tuesday Nights from 6pm

Beginners Classes from 6pm
Improvers Classes from 7.15pm
Cost $13
http://www.sassysalsa.com.au/

EUCHRE

If you enjoy a game of Euchre join the weekly Euchre Competition at Ballina RSL Club every Tuesday night from 7pm.

Cost is just 50c to cover cost of cards.

Prize donated by Ballina RSL Club

For further information please contact Rhonda Sparre on 6686 5566.

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE

BALLINA RSL CLUB - BLOOD DRIVE

2012 Dates

Monday, April 16 & Tuesday, April17

Monday, July 9 & Tuesday, July 10

Monday, October 15 & Tuesday, October 16

Visit www.donateblood.com.au for more information or to make an appointment to donate blood or phone 13 14 95.