Who's doing what and when in our Tamworth community

Where: North Tamworth Bowling Club

When: May 25 @ 6:30pm for 7pm

Cost: $30

Our guest speaker for the evening is Cindy Pearce from The Smith Family. Cindy will share how the learning for life program can assist and benefit eligible children with their education. New members most welcome. RSVP and Apologies to Judith, 0439 798 965, by Saturday May 21, 2022.

Somerton Community Biggest Morning Tea is on the Thursday 26th May. Commencing from 9 am with home made slices and cakes for most of the morning at the Somerton Hotel.

All welcome with a $5 entry fee along with lucky door prize, raffles and trading table with cakes and goods. All welcome to support the Australia's Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea.

Tamworth Cottage Gardeners Inc. meet on Thursday 26 May at "Wests" Leagues Club, Phillip Street, Tamworth. Club opens at 9.30 Meeting starts at 10 o'clock. Flower of the month is the Geranium any variety, Photo Productive Garden or edible plants. The trading table will be stocked with locally grown plants at very reasonable prices.

Don't forget we are going on an excursion to ANZAC park during our meeting, weather permitting. You need to bring a chair, something to eat and a drink( morning tea). There will be car pooling if required. For more information please ring Di on 0407410822. All visitors are very welcome to attend.

58th Exhibition and Sale

When: May 26 - 29, 2022

Sterling silver jewellery, pottery and home-made treasures on display and for sale. All proceeds will be used in the local area. For more information. Go to ww.currabubulaartshow.com.au

Cat rescue day

Brighter Future Cat Rescue is a registered charity based in Western Sydney with a group of dedicated foster carers in the Tamworth area. The aim of the group is to rescue and rehome unwanted cats and kittens to indoor accommodation and /or outdoor enclosures. An Adoption Day is being held on Saturday 28th May 2022 at Pets Domain Bridge Street Tamworth from 10 am until 2 pm. There will be a number of kittens of various ages on display and most will be available to take home that day. An adoption fee is charged , which goes toward the microchipping, vaccination and desexing of each kitten as well as any treatment required. A donation box will be available as well as fundraising merchandise. For further information contact Robyn on 0422 237 016

When: Saturday May 28 @ 7:30pm to 11pm

Tamworth New Vogue Dance group will hold a social at Jubilee Hall near the Uniting Church in Marius St. Raffles and lucky door prizes available. Please bring a plate to share for supper. Contact Alan 0402419197 or Jill 0419480244 for further information. Cost: $7 admission.

When: May 28 @8am

Where: Calala Inn Car Park

An array of goods including books, plants, jewellery, craft, cakes, 2nd hand goods, clothes, brick a brack, honey and much much more. Enquiries ring 0456537389. For more information enquiriespeelstreetmarkets@gmail.com

20th Anniversary

When: June 4 @6pm

Where: Glen Innes District Services Club

An invitation is extended to all who have been members over the 20 years as well as members of the community. Attendance numbers are required by 25th May. This will be a fun night, enjoy reliving memories and fellowship over dinner.

Cost: $20 per head. Contact Elizabeth 0408255994 or Gail on 0429323170.

Monthly Meeting

When: June 6 @ 2pm

Where: Oaktree Village

The Tamworth Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its monthly meeting at 2pm on Monday, June 6 at Oaktree Village, Warwick Rd. New members are very welcome. Inquiries phone Carol 0427 456 328. Members are reminded of our Soup and Damper Luncheon on July 22.

June walk

When: June 6 @ 10am

Where: Meet at yellow marquee on the Bicentennial Park side of Hopscotch at Tamworth Regional Playground.

We walk and talk about life's trials and tribulations taking in the picturesque riverside walk, BYO drinking water, be sunsafe and COVID safe. What to expect: A warm friendly welcome and a free t-shirt, chat, laughter, meet others and free sausage sizzle after the walk. Arrive 9.45am for 10am start.

Second Annual Stars of Tamworth Long Lunch

When: June 26 @12pm

Where: Tangaratta Vineyards

Meet this year's 'Stars of Tamworth' and enjoy a sumptuous buffet followed by a selection of desserts including tea & coffee. Bar facilities available and live entertainment provided by the dynamic duo - Emma Bailey & Ethan Latsinos! Dine NSW Vouchers can be used for this event. Cost and public contact details$70pp.

Annual Pickers Market

When: July 3, 2022 @ 9am

Where: Piallamore Recreation Reserve

Our Annual Pickers Market is on again Sunday, July 3 from 9am till 2pm. Stalls offering something for everyone. A great day out in the beautiful Peel Valley, 15minutes from Tamworth CBD. Food, refreshments and plenty of seating. Parking within grounds, gold coin donation. Phone Mark 0439 424 215.

Cost $15. Contact: Mark Stass 0439 424 215.

When: May 29 @12pm

Where: Curtis Park, near Visitor Centre, cnr Dumaresa and Marsh St, Armidale.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people gather in Reconciliation Week every year. Together we walk across a (short) bridge and through the park. Then we have entertainment and short speeches, followed by a BBQ. This year we feature talented local Aboriginal dancer and didgeridoo player Bob Blair.

Shave for Can Assist

When: July 24

Where: The Pub, 99 Gunnedah Road, Tamworth

Help us raise funds to support cancer patients in the Tamworth area. Two members of Can Assist Tamworth will be shaving their heads on 24th July at The Pub, 99 Gunnedah Road Tamworth, and they would appreciate your support.

May General Meeting

The Tamworth RSL Sub-Branch May Monthly Meeting will be held at the Diggers Club, Kable Avenue, Sunday 29th May @10.30am.

All members welcome, light refreshments will be made available and lucky door prize. Enquiries to the Secretary 67623949 Tues - Thurs 10am - 2pm

Members are in attendance each Monday from 10am to 1pm in the foyer of Ray Walsh House Peel Street Tamworth for the purposes of witnessing signatures, certifying copies of documents and other JP related matters.

Sing Australia Tamworth, a friendly, relaxed sing for fun community group requiring no expertise, just a love of singing. Great morale booster ; singing has so many benefits.

Where: St Peter's Church, South Tamworth

When: Every Wednesday evening of school term. Gather at 5.15pm for 5.30pm start, finishing at 7.15pm. Cost: Introductory fee of $5 per week and membership of the national organisation. Contact: Janelle on 0437 652397

When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month 6pm for 6.30pm

Where: North Tamworth Bowling Club

Meet a group of men who strive to make a difference in the community while enjoying camaraderie and fellowship. Meet the members. Find out more about what we do. If you would like to attend a meeting contact John Hook on 0407 005339.

Every Wednesday. Tamworth New Vogue Dance Group holds a dance at Jubilee Hall near the Uniting Church in Marius St. 7pm till 9pm. $5 admission. Tea and coffee provided. Contact Alan 0402419197 or Jill 0419480244 for further info

Like Tamworth, Manilla now has its very own parkrun event every Saturday. Chaffey Park parkrun launched on 9th April. Community events like parkrun are a wonderful way for the community to become involved in a regular event, either by participating in the run/walk or by volunteering. Chaffey Park parkrun welcomes Tamworth parkrunners any Saturday for a 7.50am start at Chaffey Park. For more information you can email Chaffeypark@parkrun.com, or see our Facebook page Chaffey Park parkrun

Monthly Meeting

Second Tuesday of the month. Commencing 10 am at Tamworth Community Centre, cnr Darling and Peel Sts. New Members welcome. For more information, contact Marion Lewis 0414 635 487.

Meetings are held at the Tamworth Community Centre on the first Tuesday of each month. New members are very welcome to join this friendly club. For information contact Laurie Muldoon on 0408 481 680.

The Club provides one-on-one computer training for Windows, Apple, and Android operating systems and applications. We also offer online training for seniors. All students must have had their Vaccinations.

The club has a COVID-19 plan in place. Term Fees apply. Enquiries from new or current students can be made to Trish on 0447 670 234, or to the Club rooms on 6762 4352.