Ballina RSL Entertainment News

8th July – Ballina took on Murwillumbah in the first round of the Peter Clout Shield. 24 members played a stableford event. Ballina have taken an early lead in the contest with the return match at Murwillumbah on the 19th of August. Local winners for the day were A Grade Graham PHILLIPS 36, R/Up Greg JOHNSON 35. B Grade Graham COSS 39 from Mick PATCH on c/b. C Grade Winner Paul BUCKINGHAM 42, R/Up Barry JOLLEY and Geoff ELLIOTT 36.

Murwillumbah players took all of the NTP prizes, except for the 18th won by Kel MACEY. Balls to 34 points, Chooks on Front nine to 21.

15th July – 36 members played in the first round of the Club Stroke Championships. Perfect conditions greeted players, and with quick greens, some good scores were recorded. Winners for the day were A Grade Bruce CAMPBELL 68 nett from Todd CAMPBELL 71, B Grade Graham COSS 72 nett on c/b from Marty JELFS. C Grade Neil WATSON 66 nett from Barry JOLLEY 67. Scoring for the day was close in all grades. In A Grade 4 players are within 6 shots of the lead, B Grade 7 players, C Grade 6 players.
NTP : 2nd John MURPHY, 3rd Greg JOHNSON, 8th Todd CAMPBELL, 14th Graham COSS, 17th Rob WOOD, 18th Marty JELFS. Chooks were on the back nine to 35 and balls were given to scores of 72 or better.

Next Week – Round Two of Championships.
Upcoming Events – Murwillumbah Trip 19.08.07, Miami 27 & 28.10.07.

STATE OF ORIGIN 2007 - Watch it Live on the Big Screen
FREE HOT DOGS AT HALF TIME FOR ALL MEMBERS PLUS THE CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TOOHEYS PRIZES IN OUR MEMBERS ONLY PROMOTION
(limit 1 hot dog per member)
GAME DATES

State of Origin 1 - Wednesday, May 27

State of Origin 2 - Wednesday, June 13

State of Origin 3 - Wednesday, July 4

Kick Off at 8pm each game

STATE OF ORIGIN MEMBERS ONLY PROMOTION
Purchase a Schooner of Tooheys New, Old, XXXX Gold or Hahn Lite between 7pm & 10pm on any State of Origin night and go in the draw to win one of these great prizes:

1st Prize - Tooheys 90 litre Esky
2nd Prize - Tooheys Tee-Shirt and Cap
3rd Prize - Travel Bag and Backpack
Drawn at conclusion of Origin 3 - Wednesday, Juy 4 at River Street Club (TPL 06/05924)

The Ballina RSL launches it's new comedy room: The Big Gig, hosted by comedian extraordinaire, Mandy Nolan on Thursday April 26. This is the first of three free monthly events to introduce patrons to comedy and encourage them to become regular supporters. Every month features a comedian from the national or international circuit. Our first show features Steve Allison.

Steve Allison was born into show business, his parents (The Allison's) were Australia's top sight act for over thirty years. His dad always said as long as you live under this roof you will do things my way. So Steve had to come home from school every day drunk, and tell mum a joke. Steve? Allison knows how to make people laugh. And as soon as Steve picks up the microphone it's obvious. He commands attention, and laughter is the best way to get it. With a cool and casual approach hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed his clever style of comedy.

The confidence and experience earned from performing over a thousand live shows is clear. He is funny! With a natural sense of humour and quick wit, Steve's show is a well crafted mix of snappy one-liners, hilarious stories, funny home truth's and current topics. It's Aussie humour at it's best. Standout performances in comedy clubs has led to countless corporate gigs, International tours and television appearances, on- The Footy Show - The Comedy Channel's Headliners, Brownies Coast Watch -Brisbane Extra, FMVTV and Domino's home delivered comedy.

Steve Allison isn't a yobbo. He's a genuine larrikin, with an individual show of fun and laughter.

Supporting comedian is Brendan Lovechild - an up and coming talent who's energy and inspiration has infected people all over the country.

The Big Gig will be operating the last Thursday of every month and kicks off at 8.30pm. This is world class comedy. Don't miss out! First three shows are FREE!!!!

SUNDAY 14TH January 2007

Sunday was Sponsors Day, with a 4 Person Ambrose played in calm conditions. Winners of the day were Graham BROWN, Damien LYONS, Rob WOOD and Wes PENNY with a great score of 54 3/8. Thanks to all Sponsors for their continued support.

NTP : Sponsor Matt SMITH from the Driving Range cleaned up, taking the 2nd, 3rd and 18th, 8th Kel MACEY, 14th Ben LEGG, 17th Barry CARR.

Next Week – Irish 4 Ball + Individual Stableford. Coming Up – Coffs Harbour Trip 17 & 18 March. Names to Kel MACEY. Presentation Day is 04.02.07 after Golf at RSL.
AGM 11.02.07 straight after golf.

Barry Carr
Secretary

Begins Monday 30th October – tune in to Paradise FM to take part in all the fun! It’s a bit like Where’s Wally? except she’s better lookin’!

So what’s the story behind this competition?

In the week leading up to Ballina’s 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner on Monday 6th November, a very special guest will be joining the Ballina community. A very special Miss Summergirl, folks … that’s who … and she simply loves a festive community! She’s back from the year of 1964 and has jumped straight off the cover of the 1964 Ballina tourism brochure. Keep your eyes peeled for her around Ballina from Monday 30th October … she may also be carrying her trusty beach ball. Our sources say that Miss Summergirl is keen to experience Ballina in all its glory in 2006 … she’ll be examining all that’s changed since 1964 … and, no doubt … will be in for a few surprises indeed!

How can you participate?

All you have to do is be the first person to spot Miss Summergirl on one of her 7 days of Ballina touring (30th October – 6th November). Upon sighting her, be mighty quick to phone Paradise FM on 6686 0101. If you’re the first caller through and you can correctly confirm her location for the day, you’ll WIN a prize!

We will be tracking and recording Miss Summergirl’s adventures here on our website, through Paradise FM and the Ballina Shire Advocate.

Find out where she’s been, what she’s been up to … and check out her thoughts on the Ballina community of 2006! 1964 is a whopping 42 years ago … so who knows what she might think of us!