MARCH 2018

Twin Towns ten day Marathon challenge

Are you in it for the long will depend on how many run? Ten days straight. members complete the 10 Three Clubs. day straight challenge. Visit one Club every day or Between Wednesday 4 visit all three Clubs every April and Sunday 15 April, day and triple your chances members who make a of winning a brand-new purchase of food or beverage Sea-Doo jet ski. at Twin Towns or Club Your determination to Banora or Juniors for 10 Giant outdoor inflatables are just part of the non-stop games lined up for kids during April. make it to the finishconsecutive line days will go in will depend on how much the draw to win one of the you’d love to own your own three Sea-Doo jet skis. The biggest GAMES in Sea-Doo jet ski. The odds Continued page 3 April are at your local

Stay local and play local in April Polish up the dancing shoes for a night because the best GAMES will be in of rock’n’roll every Saturday at Club your own backyard at your local Clubs Banora from 7.30pm with PPR Express – Club Banora and Twin Towns Juniors. (7 April); Buddy Love & The Tremors April will be the biggest month (14 April); Cooly Rocks On favourites, in Club Banora’s history, with an The Shuffle Boys (21 April); and Wally unprecedented 29 days straight of & The Gators (28 April). games, activities and fun for kids, Juniors gets in on the April action too more live music and shows, and non- with activities and entertainment for stop entertainment for every member of the family. the kids every Wednesday and Sunday, including giant outdoor games, roving The program kicks off on Sunday 1 performers, costume characters and April from 12pm with a special Easter bubble shows. Kids Day and Easter Egg hunt, a visit from the Easter bunny, Easter egg Enjoy free live entertainment at decorating and Easter crafts, games Juniors with the family on Fridays and activities for children of all ages. the greens for the kids’ movies every and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm and The fun continues right through to Thursday and Sunday from 6pm. Sundays from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Sunday 29 April, taking in Queensland Two huge fireworks displays will take Getting around your local Clubs will school holidays (30 March to 16 April) place at Club Banora (Thursday 26 be easier with additional club-to-club and New South Wales holidays (13-29 April) and Juniors (Sunday 29 April). bus services activated between Twin April). Entertainment indoors at Club Banora Towns, Club Banora and Juniors. Travel For kids, there will be a daily program amps up during April with additional between the Clubs with the kids and at Club Banora including outdoor programming to include live music make the most of the program. movies, pony rides, petting zoos, Tuesday to Sunday nights. huge inflatables, bubble soccer, face- The full month-long program of events painting, craft workshops, activities There will be four massive Friday will be published in April Club News and challenges to win medals. night shows on the Club Banora stage and distributed throughout the local area in mid-March. A pop-up refreshments bar will be set from 7pm: Electric 80s (6 April); up outdoors at Club Banora, serving KISSperience (13 April); Creedence: Head to www.twintowns.com.au for drinks and snacks. Bring along a picnic The John Fogerty Show (20 April); and more information or check the Twin rug or folding chairs and relax on ABBAlive (27 April). Towns app.

- LIVE SHOWS THE Stay local & play local in April because the best GAMES - Outdoor movies will be in your own backyard at your local CLUB... - pony rides - petting zoos BIGGESTBIGGEST 29 days of non-stop entertainment for every member of the family! Feature shows on Banora Stage throughout April - huge inflatables Games, activities & fun for kids Two huge fireworks displays at Club Banora (Thurs 26 April) - bubble soccer GAMESGAMES & Juniors (Sun 29 April) - face-painting - crafts & activities CLUB BANORA JUNIORS For full program see LOCALLOCAL twintowns.com.au - challenges to win medals

Ph: ISSUE 07 5536 486, 2277JAN 2018 | twintowns .com.au ISSUE 488, MAR 2018 | 11 poker machine duty, CMS for improving member Part of the Board of These grants are based fees and the resort building services while concentrating Management strategic plan on the principle of a com- management levy fees on purchasing quality is to landbank where this munity club supporting the totalled $15.67 million in goods and maintaining key diversified portfolio will community. BOARD 2017 ($15.3 million in 2016). performance indicators with ultimately benefit members The Board of Management The preliminary unaudited benchmarking to provide interests and that of the provided over $137K in CHAIRMAN’S 2017 Group Net Profit members with great products community. financial assistance to our before Tax was $970K at affordable prices. This year the purchase of internal clubs in 2017, REPORT (2016 $2.2 million). Most After years of planning, Twin two additional lots in Boyd including the additional importantly the Cash Profit Towns major lighting display Street adjoining the Club’s grants made to the internal was $9.3 million (2016 project work has commenced land in Recreation Street is club committees. $10.7 million), with rather on the exterior facade of seen as a sound investment The Board recognises the low interest rates providing Twin Towns (the cotton reels) for future use. invaluable contribution $518K interest income on with completion anticipated As a community Club, the dedicated volunteer Special edition of a selected version of the investments (2016 $581K). prior to the Commonwealth Directors are extremely members make to organise, Games in April 2018. Board of Management Report 2017 Twin Towns labour costs mindful of our community manage and maintain mostly returned to our local This new marketing tech- corporate social res- membership of these social For the benefit of members, meetings to continue community amounted to nology will light up the ponsibility covering local and sporting clubs available the following report is an professional education for $20.45 million (2016 $20.34 Gateway to Tweed on the engagement, environmental to every member. abbreviated version of the the benefit of membersmillion). of Group payments for face of Twin Towns, with sustainability, sound cor- Striving to build membership 2017 Board of Management Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts. goods and services totalled projections covering local porate governance, work- with their enthusiastic report from Twin Towns Robust decision-making by $33 million (2016 $31.2 and international events, place health and safety approach to establish Clubs & Resorts preliminary the Board and management, million). including the many scenic for our 390 staff, camaraderie our and friendships, unaudited annual report particularly in the age of Taxes paid in 2017 to wonders around our consultants and contractors. these humble volunteers magnificent area and beyond. for the year ended 31 the digital revolution, to be government including GST Harm minimisation practices deserve congratulatory rec- December 2017. financially prudent, allow for exceeded $15.1 million Utilising a neglected space for responsible service of ognition for their amazing Twin Towns Annual General data collection to finetune (2016 $15.6 million). Group on the upper split level of alcohol and responsible commitment. Meeting will be held on operations to reduce costs gaming revenue as a per- Flame, the overnight success conduct of gaming continue Regular meetings of Twin Tuesday 22 May 2018 at and simplify members centage of total revenue was of our new restaurants Gusti to expand in essence and our Towns Directors, man- 7pm in the Showroom. everyday club usage, has at 53.3% (2016 54.2%). d’Italia Italian restaurant Salvation Army Chaplaincy agement and the internal Strategically the Board aims and Harbour Fresh sea- Vision, foresight, good made Twin Towns Clubs Program is available for clubs committee members to lessen the reliance on food restaurant, not for- corporate governance with & Resorts (in this ongoing advice and assistance for all are held to provide the gaming revenue. Members getting Bliss chocolate sound strategic planning digital space) one of the members. internal clubs membership benefits expended in 2017extravaganza, has attracted by successive board of industry leaders. This would Risk mitigation is a major with information relating totalled $583K. new faces to Twin Towns and management teams, not not be possible without consideration for Directors to Twin Towns strategic added a fabulous members’ forgetting robust operational the ongoing support of Based on industry standards, with all compliance issues. planning progress, pro- members. Twin Towns has again dining option creating a new viding transparency and management, has continued ClubGRANTS is a govern- performed well this year diversified revenue stream. understanding to benefit to build the ultimate structure Although seemingly over- ment initiative designed following the Directors’ belief Head Chef Lloyd has not all concerned. that saw 2017 celebrate 60 powering to some, this digital to support communities that we need to reinvent only created a new catering years of ongoing success at technology is transforming through a locally combined It would be remiss of me not and reinvest in the business standard, he has mastered Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts. the world in all business team led by the Clubs on the to personally recognise the to achieve growth to build Twin Towns own in-house Together we have achieved activity; subsequently each Tweed. Twin Towns Board of work ethic and exemplary membership and encourage fresh pasta-making service. much since 12 July 1957 and and every one of us needs Management, on behalf of skills of our management community participation. with your continued support, to adapt to this change or Twin Towns Resort, managed members, made donations operations team, under the we have much more to do to we will be left behind to our To be risk averse would not by Mantra and soon to to local charities and junior leadership of CEO Rob Smith. future proof this great Club detriment. have built the company to be taken over by Accor, sporting associations of $1.1 By encouraging ownership is practically ready to for the generations to follow. 2017 has been a year of what it is today, however million dollars in 2017. within the team, Rob sets the safe pathway is to be commence a $10 million a pace and direction with The eight ASX principals for progressive consolidation, Following the most severe strengthening strategic diligent to minimise risk. dollar refurbishment. Final- his leadership skills that good governance and best isation, however, awaits flooding recorded along keep visionary thinking practice are entrenched in direction to build the Twin Towns is a so-called the Tweed River, the Board, business and encourage not-for-profit community discussion with Accor advancing for the benefit of the Directors’ sights, covering management. on behalf of members, members, stakeholders and to lay solid foundations membership. On behalf of club, where all excess cash donated $50,000 in April Ongoing maintenance ex- all concerned. for management and the Directors as custodians is reinvested in members’ 2017 to the Salvation Army penditure on our world class oversight, to structure the of members and community assets to provide the best of for the Tweed Valley Flood Rob represents Twin Towns all facilities for members and sporting facilities, namely on the ClubsNSW State Board to add value, to act assets, it is my pleasure Relief Disaster Appeal as guests and ongoing support golf, bowls, tennis and the Gaming Advisory Board ethically and responsibly, and privilege to present part of our corporate social for our community. Oasis Pools complex at Club and locally as the Chair of to safeguard integrity in the Board of Management responsibility, knowing that Banora at a cost in excess of the local Liquor Accord, corporate reporting, to report for the year ended Evolutionary technology every dollar goes directly $850K in 2017 is an ongoing 31 December 2017 at the continues to be designed to where it’s needed most imparting that valuable make timely and balanced commitment, with both Club Annual General Meeting on and developed over time for while working side-by-side knowledge for the benefit of disclosure, to respect the Banora and Twin Towns Tuesday 22 May 2018. the benefit of members. with the local community. Twin Towns. rights of members, to Juniors trading very well. recognise and manage risk Members can obtain a copy After years of research, Financial assistance and Through an established While our major di- and to remunerate fairly and of the annual report by implementation of our in-kind support was also staff awards program and versification footprint and responsibly. written request to the Club’s digital platform commenced provided by Twin Towns recognised training regime, Secretary. An electronic commercial development we have magnificent staff Continued education for in December 2017. Further Clubs & Resorts, the Clubs copy of the annual report application at Club Banora performing in a passionate Directors and management, development to provide on the Tweed and ClubsNSW will be published in the is currently on hold, Twin and dedicated team role. I combined with sound essential applications will to Condong Bowls Club members portal on Twin Towns Juniors development thank Rob for providing his compliance, risk and work- follow in the months ahead. and several other severely consent is alive and the managerial skills, his vision Towns’ website. flood damaged Clubs, with place health and safety These important changes trigger to redevelop Juniors With a turnover in excess and his profound dedication. best practice guidelines to are the future and all of us Club nears, as housing many of our staff pitching in of $73.5 million, the Board Twin Towns Board’s intent is protect members’ assets are learning, improving and construction on land de- individually to assist locals. is certainly aware of their to continue good governance and provide security for developing along the way velopments surrounding this In addition to Twin Towns responsibility to develop and due diligence with members, management with feedback and support area has commenced. ClubGRANTS donations, Twin and staff and and topromote satisfy sustainable the from our membership base sound strategic planning to Cobaki Memorandum of Towns Services Community regulators, is imperative business practices and essential for long term set up a platform to secure Understanding between Foundation contributed over in this modern age of club demonstrate leadership for success. this great Club for the next Twin Towns and Leda $215K in 2017 mostly to industry governance. the industry’s greater good. generation of members. At the same time, we must Developments for a new medical research destined We intend to keep our Membership of the Aus- Twin Towns capital not lose sight of emerging greenfield club and child-careto benefit our members and objectives transparent for tralian Institute of Company expenditure, the hidden issues such as escalating centre on land anticipated community. without our members and Directors, ClubsNSW Club cost of running a business electricity, gas and other to house a village in excess From 2006 when past stakeholders’ support, we Directors Institute and across all Clubs, amounted ancillary cost increases while of some 4,000 lots, gains Director Ron Lewis es- could not achieve our goals. the commitment to ad- to $10.75 million in 2017 investigating methodology momentum. Meanwhile, the tablished the Foundation Thank you for your continued vance director industry ($9.14 million in 2016). to reduce costs to enhance Board continues to examine with proceeds from the participation and support. knowledge through best Specific expenditure cov- our environment based opportunities locally and sale of Winders Lodge and practice initiatives sees ering insurance, electricity, on return on investment across the border to follow Cottages to RSL Care, there Good health and I look Directors and management gas, rates, club grants strategies. our strategic direction and has been in excess of $2.92 forward to catching up attending industry seminars, donations, taxation, internet Our operational team support future growth million distributed to worthy around our Clubs and Resort. conferences and zone technology protection, continually monitor costs planning. charitable organisations. Michael Fraser

2 ISSUE | ISSUE 486, JAN 488 ,2018 MAR 2018 Ph: 07 5536 2277 | twintowns.com.au2 Continued from page 1 While you are at the Club, you must make a qualifying purchase. Participating outlets include all dining venues and bars at Twin Towns, Club Banora and Twin Towns Juniors and your daily ‘qualifier’ can be as simple as a drink, a coffee, a snack or a meal. There will be three draws; one at each of the Clubs and each Club will have its own winner. The winner of each jet ski will be randomly drawn from members who completed the 10 day Marathon at that Club. Members must be present at the draw at the Club you attended for 10 consecutive days to claim the Sea-Doo Jet ski. Twin Towns will make it easier to get around your local Clubs by increasing the club-to-club bus service during the Marathon. Start planning your journey because the rewards at the end of the race will be worth it for three Twin Towns Diggers Swimmers - a happy, healthy bunch with a passion for the pool. lucky Marathon champs. If you’re not a member, you’re not in the race! Head to www.twintowns.com.au or call into the Membership Desk and join Twin Towns before the Marathon commences on 4 April. Diggers Swimming Club Do you have the stamina to take on the Twin Towns Marathon? Keep up the training through March as the big race is not too far away. Diggers Swimmers come in are announced and prizes including Goondiwindi and McKenzie 60-64 yrs; Linda For more details, check the website or stay tuned to the all shapes, sizes and ages, and points awarded. Once Moree clubs. Robertson 55-59 yrs; and Twin Towns app for notifications. plus varying degrees of every 4-5 weeks, the club The swimmers held in high Kim Hawthorne 35-39 yrs. swimming ability. provides a free sausage regard when results were Second place-getters in age GET EXCITED! sizzle for swimmers and Diggers Swimming Club announced were the two championships were Guy Juniors valued time-keepers. meets every Sunday who made it through the Hawthorne, Toni Cameron, Sea-Doo GTI 90HP, RRP $14,540; drawn Thursday 19 April morning at Oasis Pools A warm welcome to the many heats (15) and semi- Lin Kennedy and Melissa Club Banora at Club Banora, where club’s latest members: Kevin finals (3), into the final Fraser. Sea-Doo Spark 3 UPHO, RRP $11,640; races are conducted on a McCormack, Bree and Matt of eight swimmers, and drawn Friday 20 April then won the 30 metres Third placings to Barry handicap basis over various Murray, Linda Robertson Twin Towns distances, ranging from the and Andrew Hanlon. handicap or the 50 metres Jurd, Warren Scotman, John Callahan. Kim and Linda Sea-Doo Spark 2 UP, RRP $9,640; drawn Saturday 21 April 20 metre Irish Relay to the Every summer, the Diggers handicap without ‘busting’ had a convincing win in the 100 metres freestyle. Swimming Club attends their time. All Sea-Doos include trailer and 12 months Qld registration. brace relay. Kim also had If you like a bit of com- some away meets, where Brent Anderson and Paul Plus more prizes for runners-up. wins in the open freestyle, petitive fun along with they travel to various towns Bush made the final of the Conditions apply. LTPS/18/21077 the good workout that to compete against other 50 metres; Toni Cameron breaststroke and butterfly. swimming gives the body, clubs. and Deb Scotman the finalAlthough it was Linda’s first come along next Sunday. Here are the details of of the 30 metres. competitive meet since There’s no pressure to pay the latest meet. Fourteen Championships are con- she was a schoolgirl many the small joining fee until swimmers competed at ducted in five-year years age ago, she had a very you’ve had three weeks the Interzone Carnival in grouping for men and successful day. Points for with the club. February at the impressive women. Gaining first placeplacings in relays added to After the swim, the club Somerset College pool. in their respective age our tally, resulting in overall supplies a cuppa to enjoy Swimmers from eight clubs championship were Warwick second place out of the while that morning’s results came from near and far, Dredge 70-74 yrs; Jeanie eight clubs. George, a master of the pool at 100

Masters swimmer George could not be recognised as a Corones is still breaking world record since the pool records though he turns 100 did not have automated on 6 April. The retired doctor operating equipment. AT LEAST TO BE WON THIS MONTH attributes his longevity to The current record – and regular exercise achieved only FINA short course through swimming. world record for the 100- George swam as a child 104 age group – is 1 minute Masters Swimming Club’s Lyn May with George Corones, but didn’t really sign on for 16.92 seconds. who’s still breaking records at 100. competition until aged in Special races at the his 80s. At the request of his breaststroke, 50m freestyle, joined Twin Towns Masters Commonwealth Games 50m breaststroke and Swimmers to please a late friend Arthur Thomas, swimming trials at Gold 100m freestyle – setting friend and the pair travelled he became a member of Coast Aquatic Centre in Queensland and national the world, swimming and the Twin Towns Masters late February gave George records in all. He had no breaking records wherever Swimming Club. a chance to set two world opponents. No one else they went. The pair travelled the records. Masters Swimming competes in his age group convinced Swimming Aus- “He still competes as a world swimming in in Australia. championships, breaking tralia to stage the events to member of the Twin Towns records in Sweden, Italy, give George a chance to set Twin Towns Masters used Masters. He’s a bit of a legend Noosa, Sydney and Perth to long course world records the event to present George both of swimming and the name a few. in the 50m breaststroke and with a Centurion Trophy club. A few of our members ahead of his 100th birthday. In January, George swam freestyle. (At the time of were there to see him swim the 50m freestyle almost going to print, George was “The truth is we rarely see him at Albany Creek and they 20 seconds under world yet to swim at this trial.) except at championships,” formed a guard of honour record time at the Albany At the recent Albany said Twin Towns Masters when he accepted that Creek Master Swimmers Creek meet, George Swimming Club President trophy which congratulates Short Course Meet. But competed in fiveDavid races Misson. – him for soldiering on into his his time of 57.11 seconds the 25m freestyle, 25m “All power to him. He 100th year.”

Ph: ISSUE 07 5536 486, 2277JAN 2018 | twintowns .com.au ISSUE 488, MAR 2018 | 33 CLUB *NSW BANORA TIMES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 8pm-11pm 11am-12.30pm BINGO BINGO BINGO BINGO BINGO DANCE NIGHT DANIELLE GOULLET Cancelled Good Friday 3rd Rockin Bodgies PRESENTS 7pm 5pm-9pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-9pm 10th Rockin Eddie Band 4th Paul Lindenberg EVENING BINGO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL NEW VOGUE 3pm-6pm 17th Mick Buckley & The 11th Roland Storm 6th Dave J $1 off all beverages DANCING RIPPA RAFFLE & Hepcats 18th Cathy Drummond 16 13th Mat Stokes 1st, 15th, 29th GROOVES 5pm-9pm 24th Jive Cats 25th Terry Stewart MAR 20th Mr Troy Kimberley Davis 2nd Russell Sprout RAFFLES & LIVE 31st Purple Drippers 27th Taso 9th Paul Hayman 12noon - 3pm ENTERTAINMENT 16th Raku O’Gaia FREE KIDS DAY 30 7th Wayne Vitali 9 Russell Sprout MAR 23rd Ingrid James Duo Face painting, crafts, MAR 14th Rob Rosenlund Delisch 30th Lonewolf putt putt, in Kids Play 21st Vanya 6.15pm-6.45pm area 28th Rene Diaz RIPPA RAFFLE DRAW 25th Special Guests Wonder Bear and 4 & 18 7pm-10pm MAR FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Busy Bee Paul Hayman 2nd Take Your Pick 2 5pm-8.30pm 9th Elephant Rock MAR SUNDAY GROOVES 16th Little Stevie & 4th Davo The Tail Fins 11th Paul Mulqueen 23rd Laura Doolan 18th Davo 30th Delisch 25th Jeff Camilleri

13 30 MAR 10 MAR Davo 24 MAR MAR Rockin Eddie Band Lonewolf Mat Stokes

DRAW 6.30PM Tickets $1 each. On sale 2 hours before draw.

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON INCLUDING MEAT TRAYS AND MORE! FRIDAY NIGHTS s Raffles drawn from 6.15pm Tickets on sale from 5pm CLUB Raffle CLUB Live entertainment from 7-10pm BANORA CLUB Sunday 4pm-6pm Wednesday 4pm-6pm BANORA BANORA

MONDAY

CRUMBED WHITING TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Fri & Sat 5-9pm; Sun 2.30-6.30pm TUESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY RUMP STEAK GRILLED BARRAMUNDI CHICKEN SCHNITZEL 2nd Ben Amor 3rd Triplickit Duo 4th Michael Hickey 9th Brother Sister 10th Lonewolf 11th Body & Soul FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 16th The Gig Cartel 17th Rob Keith Duo 23rd The Green 24th Mark Divola 18th Jason Delphin Sinatras 31st Bill Jacobi 25th Martin Way 30th Eightball Duo FRIDAY RELAXED, AFFORDABLE DINING AT WOK CHOP ’N GRILL OPEN FOR LUNCH FROM 12NOON; DINNER 5PM Chinese soups & entrées, Asian-style seafood, beef, chicken, BATTERED SNAPPER ROAST OF THE DAY LARGE PIZZA pork, noodles & omelettes plus steaks, pasta, schnitzels & salads. KIDS MEALS ONLY $6.50 FREE SOFT DRINK with all meals purchased for CLUB kids under 16 years, Sunday-Thursday. BANORA

4 ISSUE | ISSUE 486, JAN 488 ,2018 MAR 2018 Ph: 07 5536 2277 | twintowns.com.au4 Salmon is King at Harbour Fresh

With sizzling summer days set to lose The Ora King salmon, hailing from the processing, washing, grading and some bite through autumn, some of crisp, clean waters of New Zealand, packaging for distribution. the best and freshest seafood is set to comes pan fried at Harbour Fresh. The Cremer returns from the trip relaxed, make its way to the table at Harbour world’s best chefs revere the fish that refreshed and inspired by a five-day Fresh at Twin Towns. has been described as the Wagyu of foodie experience that allowed him to Executive chef Lloyd Cremer the sea. learn about every process of Ora King recommends the rock oysters which Cremer can vouch for the product, salmon farming from ‘sea paddock to he says really come into their own having just returned from a five-dayplate’. during March and April. trip visiting Ora’s hatchery, farms Cremer liked what he saw and thinks and processing plant at Golden Bay, “Sweet-fleshed toothfish, all the Twin Towns diners would feel the Marlborough Sound and Nelson. way from the crisp cold waters of same way. Antarctica’s Glacier 51, may also findEggs destined to produce Ora “It’s not intensive farming. You have its way to the menu. It’s a delicacy,” King Salmon are nurtured in the peace of mind when you see how Cremer says. crystal clear waters flowing from Te things are done there and this makes The former Adelaide Hilton chef Waikoropupu Springs at a hatchery me feel at ease with including Ora landed at Twin Towns a year ago and at Takaka. Some 14,000 litres of fresh King Salmon on the menu at Harbour set to work with an overhaul of Flame water bubbles to the surface of the Fresh,” he said. dining, followed by the opening late springs every second. The waters are last year of Harbour Fresh, which some of the purest in the world. Cremer intends to stick to his policy offers fine dining in relaxed surrounds.Salmon farming in Marlborough has a of best and freshest local seafood, The best and freshest local seafoods tiny footprint and pens take minimal meat and produce where he can. and produce are served up alongside space in the sound. Salmon harvests “We go a little further for our salmon Executive Chef Lloyd Cremer with an Ora King salmon, a popular special treats that come from a little are quick, effective and stress free because you can’t get anything like it choice on the Harbour Fresh menu. further afield. before transportation to Nelson for here.”

Lee’s awesome A dreadlock Aussie Audi A1 Sports holiday with

Lee Weiss almost missed the major car draw at UK hitmakers 10cc Twin Towns in January and if it wasn’t for a friend will bring their 12- convincing her to go, she wouldn’t now be driving city Australian tour to a brand new $35,000 Audi A1 Sports. The Showroom at Twin Lee said she put lots of tickets in the barrel to win Towns in April. the Audi and although she attended many of the 10cc dominated the minor draws, her name was never called out. airwaves in the 1970s with the monster hits On the night of the major draw, Lee arrived with like Donna, I’m Not In only 10 minutes to spare to put an entry in the Love, Rubber Bullets, second chance draw. , She couldn’t believe it when her name was I’m Mandy Fly Me, Life drawn out and she made it to the major draw. Lee Is A Minestrone, The then became one of 10 finalists and with luck Things We Do For Love, on her side on the night, she drew the winning The Dean And I, Art For envelope. The Audi A1 Sports was hers! Art’s Sake, and Lee, a Tweed local and Twin Towns member . for almost 12 years, says she enters lots of Members Graham Gould- promotions at the Club. If you’re a member like man, , Kevin Lee, you can be part of the fantastic promotions Godley and Lol Creme and giveaways coming your way in 2018. Audi winner Lee Weiss with compere Tom Gillinder. were accomplished musicians, writers and producers who cared more for the sound Mick Wilson (vocals, Book early for 10cc or of their records than guitar, percussion); miss out! Twin Towns Breezes Bar & balcony upgrades the trappings of (drums, Showroom, Saturday 28 celebrity. Noted for percussion) and Keith April at 8.30pm. Tickets their studio polish, Work commences in Breezes will also special celebrations March, just in time for Hayman (keyboards, $69 and Show and Stay virtuoso musicianship, March on an upgrade have its own VIP area with family or friends. Winter. The Breezes Bar guitar, vocals). Fenn packages are available impeccable vocals and of the Breezes Bar overlooking Jack Evans Bookings are now open & Lounge upgrade will and Burgess have both at Mantra Twin Towns clever lyrics, their style & Lounge at Twin Boat Harbour, which for the VIP area and a be completed in May. toured with 10cc since from $395 for two was dubbed art pop. the mid-70s. people including buffet Towns, creating a more will be available for special introductory For information about The current line-up breakfast. exclusive and stylish exclusive use for special price is available for booking Breezes VIP The veteran rockers, features co-founder space for members and events, parties, groups members. area, contact Tweed who last visited Phone 1800 014 014, guests to enjoy all year Gouldman (vocals, bass Australia in 2015, have go to www.twintowns. and private functions The Harbour Terrace Events on 1800 015 round. and guitar); sold 30 million albums com.au or book on the for up to 20 people. balcony is also being 015 or go to www. (lead guitar, vocals); worldwide. Twin Towns app. Extended stainless steel Once completed, upgraded. The addition twintowns.com.au feature walls in Breezes Breezes Bar & Lounge of three gas fireplaces Bar will add to the luxe will be the perfect and new furniture will atmosphere, making place to enjoy the create smaller, more the lounge area more views, VIP bar service, intimate areas for .50 .95 intimate and private. $26 $24 contemporary surrounds groups to enjoy the MARCH The new design will still Thai Beef Salad and best of all, Breezes outdoor area and views, MONTHLY SPECIALS Chicken Marsala allow those in Breezes Asian greens, toasted famous $10 cocktails. even during the cooler members Angel Hair Pasta peanuts, crispy noodles Bar and Lounge to enjoy with mushrooms & & a chilli-lime leaf the live music at The Breezes new VIP area months. take $10 off parmesan cheese sauce dressing Stage and easy access will be Twin Towns’ The Harbour Terrace to all nearby Club premium space for balcony will be LEVEL 1 - TWIN TOWNS facilities on Level 1. get-togethers or completed by mid-

Ph: ISSUE 07 5536 486, 2277JAN 2018 | twintowns .com.au ISSUE 488, MAR 2018 | 55 RSL SUB-BRANCH Committee are re-standing 12.20pm NSW. Please be enced early January and GOLF Trip: Rick Downes and but it is disappointing that seated 15 minutes prior to big fields have been the Steve Teague winners. 28 Next monthly meeting will only one other member commencement of game order of the day. The The much-needed sum- January, Single Stableford: be the AGM on Monday 26 has put his hand up and to allow the Director of Sunday tournament on mer rain arrived but Kevin Casey winner, one March at 12pm Qld in the unfortunately impacted he will be most welcome. the Day to determine the 4 February attracted a of his visits from Tassie. 4 RSL ANZAC Room. Reminder on the Ladies opening Over the Christmas break, movement for play. For record 26 entries. Winner February, Monthly Medal: only financial members can day and our first 2018 extensive work was carried partners on the day, please Graham Wilson, runner- Clint Dunn 35 nett. We vote if required. ANZAC Day Men’s Honour Board event. out on the number one contact Marjorie on 0407 up Paul Chappell; Semi- have had a few new faces 2018: Gunfire Breakfast; green – scarifying, coring, 788 227. Happy Bridging. Congratulations to Dean finalists Paul Beggs, Megan come along – “Jungle” tickets available from Sub- topdressing and fertilising. Love who is Men’s Medal of Valerie Fullerton; Quarter finalists Jim Storey and Ray Wixey. Branch office, $10 per A lot of work, but the result Ray Wilcher, Paul Thomas, Medals Champion posting Hope you fellows enjoyed person. Tickets must be pre- is very good, and it is in top Dennis Watt and Rod a good score in difficult LADIES BOWLS the experience and hope purchased from the Sub- shape for Championships Smith; Consolation winner conditions. The Golf AGM to see more of you and Branch. Sub-Branch Mem- and Pennants to be It has been a busy start to Peter Cullen, runner-up will be held at 2pm on 17 your mates coming along to bers Luncheon: Level 3, conducted later in the year. the New Year of bowling. Brian Green; Semi-finalistsMarch at the Island House. Twin Towns Services Club. Thanks to Ross O’Leary, all President Joy and the Mitch Gorrick and Des Members are encouraged enjoy the early start. Available to Sub-Branch of last year’s sponsors have members enjoyed her Turner. Mid-week winners to attend and have a say Members, partners and once again come on board President’s Day on Tuesday have been Joe Darby, Mark about setting the priorities SENIORS SOCIAL carers, $20 per person. Main so members can once 13 February. The AGM is Johnson, Des Turner, Rod that the Golf Committee The next meeting will be Service March Route: As again look forward to some scheduled for 6 March at Smith, Brian Exley, Gary should explore in the on Monday 19 March at per last year, forming up at sponsored days. Well done 2pm and nominations are year ahead. The meeting Davis George Johnson, 9am Qld in the Visions Coral Street, Tweed Heads Ross! To those on the sick open for all positions. It is Ray Gocke and junior Kane agenda and Annual Report Room on the Mantra side to march left onto Boundary list, get well soon and we pleasing to see our new Woolway. It was great to are now available from Street and left into Wharf of Twin Towns. This will will see you on the greens. members interested in the see the juniors entering the Golf Club website Street, Tweed Heads. Office be our AGM. The meeting Blackers operation of our section. the competitions. February and on paper at the hours are Monday to Friday will begin immediately Entries for competitions events were the John meeting. The Committee is 9am -12pm. Phone 07 5536 after the bus passes are MASTERS SWIMMING close at the AGM and play Hudson Doubles, Des communicating with mem- 1164 or email admin@thc- will commence the following Turner OAM Luncheon, Club bers through the use of handed out. Selling on rsl.org.au Albany Creek Carnival on 27 week. The other important Championship Handicap the golf system messages. Monday 19 March for January was an opportunity date for this month is the Belinda McIntosh Billiards tournament com- A bubble appears on the 26 March day trip to celebrate ‘our George’s’ Easter Bowls Day to be Office Coordinator mencement and a visit by the Message heading on going south, lunch at the 100th birthday and cen- held on Tuesday 27 March. Southport Snooker Club. the Touch Screen or on- Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. turion swim. What a Our membership has had a FISHING The AGM is on 12 March line when there is a new Also selling an extended champion, diving from the change - affiliated members and all members are urged message. The facility is trip Christmas in July for The Twin Towns Social blocks when we ‘oldies’ who wish to play in to come along. Until next easy to use and does not 7 days and 6 nights from Fishing Club has had a great opt to take off from competitions pool and members month, good potting. the 22 July to the 28 July. month welcoming new level. He broke five Statewho wish to only play social solely rely on the member Due to the Commonwealth members. Our new members and National records and bowls. Happy Bowling! El Presidente having a computer. The have been learning how five world records, but messages are private and Games and public holidays Hilary S. TENNIS may be congratulations, a falling in April, we will not to catch fish on the the beach world records could Publicity Officer and in the rivers and enjoy reminder or advice of an be having any trips, just not be ratified because The Banora Tennis Club’s the social aspect of our action taken. the usual general meeting there was no electronic EUCHRE/500 AGM will be held on club. This time of the year 16 April. All tickets sold at timing. Another swimmer Wednesday 7 March at President Ken is great for fishing and there Our games are held our meeting; all trips start we must mention is Val 7pm in the Clubhouse. are plenty of whiting in the upstairs at Twin Towns 7.30am Qld. Phone calls Smith who won a silver Nominations have closed. RUNNERS & WALKERS beach gutters at low tide medal in the 89-94 year Juniors on the corner of Tuesday to Friday 10am- Come along and support and huge whiting upstream age group. Congratulations Fraser and Leisure Drives, Our annual Australia Day your Club and hear about 4pm; Membership and new due to the lack of rain. to them both. Twin Towns Tweed Heads South. 500 celebration was a success the busy year we have members Ursula 07 5576 Mud crabs are on the move Masters provided two huge is held on Tuesday nights and we all enjoyed a had, any new information 3785; Welfare Del 07 and are full. Some good- birthday cakes to be shared and Euchre on Thursday delicious lunch and some from management and an 5534 4756; Tour & Social sized flathead are aroundamongst all those present. nights, commencing at fun activities. Our annual exciting announcement to Organiser Dot 07 5590 in the upper reaches of Twin Towns provided the 7pm NSW. Fees to pay are presentations were made be made. All members are 9301. Cobaki Lakes area. Don’t serviettes and the cakes $3 members and $4 non- to the following members: invited to vote and join forget our Fishing Club has were delicious. members and there are Club Champion 2017 the new committee for a BANORA GARDEN three free, well-equipped prizes for placegetters as Michelle Radley, Club Ding Dong free meal and a couple of boats solely for the use well as a Lucky Door prize Person of the Year 2017, Our February meeting drinks at Slice and Fork after of Fishing Club members on each card night. The “Aussie Bob Memorial received info on bromeliads BRIDGE the meeting. Upcoming (boat licence required). We winner of 500 for January Trophy” Neil and Katrina and succulents; the key events are Challenge can also help you obtain The Annual General was Sheila Leiper with Trewartha, Most Improved words were POSITION Tennis including juniors the licence. Our AGM and Meeting of the Twin Towns Elaine Denman 2nd and Runner for 2017 Annette and seniors, a social golf POSITION POSITION and general meeting are on the Bridge Club will be held Nev Lesina 3rd. In Euchre, Jebbink, Walkers Award day at Banora in June/ July we are not talking about 2 March at 6.30pm NSW in at Twin Towns Juniors the winner was Adrian 2017 Bert Janes, Eco and a trivia night. Any other real estate. They said once the Wharf Room, Level 3, commencing at 11am NSW Dunlop with Jim Creek 2nd Warrior Award Mary West. suggestions are certainly you place your bromeliad Twin Towns Services Club. on 7 March 2018. The Jane and Val Chapman 3rd. If Congratulations to you welcome. A special visitor where you think it suitable, Happy fishing! Coleman Memorial Pairs you would like any further all. Note our AGM will will be attending Sunday just observe if changes will be held on Friday information about our card be held on Thursday 8 Fishing Rod morning social tennis on 1 occur, perhaps in colour or 9 March and the Teams nights, please contact Pat March at 7pm NSW at Twin April so make sure you are just not a happy looking Championship will be Lesina on 07 5534 6188. Towns Services Club. We MENS BOWLS down at the courts after plant and move it a little held over three Mondays Joker Judy are a friendly group of 8am. (This is not an April way and check if it looks Men’s bowls is gearing up for commencing on Monday runners and walkers and another eventful year with 5 March. Bridge is played fool’s jokes so don’t get better. The next meeting SNOOKER caught out!) new members are always date is 6 March and the the AGM to be held on the on a Monday, Wednesday welcome. We meet three 13 March. All of last year’s and Friday commencing at The Snooker Club recomm- Kerry Annual General Meeting times a week and cater will also be held. Time for for all ages and levels of members to offer to take a fitness. Come run or walk turn on the committee. The with us for up to three committee has assistance times before you need from members with various to commit. We also enjoy skills don’t be shy to offer. social interaction outside After the AGM will be an What are you doing today? the meets. Check us out on interesting talk from three Facebook or our website solicitors so start noting ttscrunnersandwalkers.org. TWIN TOWNS HAS A RANGE OF down your questions For enquiries contact our and perhaps get them SPORTING AND SOCIAL CLUBS. Secretary Tracy Mo 0414 answered at this meeting. Join today, get out and about, 590 940. This will be followed by a exercise, make new friends or try SOCIAL GOLF special morning tea with something new and exciting. tea, coffee and sandwiches. For more details, contact any of the internal 14 January, Monthly Medal: You are welcome to pop in. clubs listed on this page or call 07 5536 2277. Steve Teague 32 nett. 21 All enquiries to Maria on January, Boomerang Farm 07 5524 8234.

6 ISSUE | ISSUE 486, JAN 488 ,2018 MAR 2018 Ph: 07 5536 2277 | twintowns.com.au6 child prodigy niece when he he searched for a mysterious On the big screen in March is drawn into a custody battle city in the South American Entry to Twin Towns movies is $5 for A dystopian tech future, geek entrepreneur turned with his mother. The two are jungles in the 1920s. It at odds over whether the stars Charlie Hunnam (Sons members and visitors, a late-life romance, the corporate cowboy. with members receiving young maths star should be of Anarchy) and Robert cautionary tale of a child Heart-warmer Hampstead their $5 entry fee back raised as a genius or allowed Pattinson (Twilight). Dave prodigy and a based-on-a- stars Diane Keaton as an in Twin Towns dollars. a childhood. Marc Webb Gray (Little Odessa) directs. real-life Amazon adventure American who befriends a Twin Towns dollars can directs his first film 5since MARCH: THE CIRCLE (M) hit the big screen at Twin man living wild in a London be spent on food and Drama thriller stars Emma Towns in March. park. Brendan Gleeson (In the indie hit 500 Days of beverages throughout any Summer. Gifted’s young star Watson and Tom Hanks. Mae (Emma Watson, Harry Bruges) plays the object of of the Clubs – Twin Towns, McKenna Grace is of interest Potter) lands her dream job Keaton’s affections, who is 12 MARCH: HAMPSTEAD (PG) Club Banora, Twin Towns at a powerful tech company based on a real-life character to Gold Coast audiences. Romantic comedy stars Diane Juniors or Signatures at only to uncover its less than called Harry Hallowes, who She plays a young Tonya Keaton and Brendan Gleeson. Mantra. Members can scrupulous agenda in The claimed squatters’ rights Harding, aged 8-12, in local 19 MARCH: GIFTED (M) save them up for a special Circle. Up and comer James on a patch of ground at favourite Margot Robbie’s Drama stars Chris Evans occasion or enjoy a coffee Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Hampstead Heath in 2007. black comedy biopic I Tonya. and McKenna Grace. in Flame or Images after Now) directs from the best- Joel Hopkins (Last Chance Lost in the City of Z is based 26 MARCH: LOST CITY OF Z (M) the movies. seller by hipster favourite Harvey) directs. on the real-life story of Adventure drama stars Movies screen at Dave Eggers. Tom Hanks Tearjerker Gifted is the tale British explorer Col Percival Charlie Hunnam and Robert 10.30am & 6.30pm Qld. plays against type as a of a single man rearing his Fawcett, who vanished while Pattinson.

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Mandy (Amanda Easton), Ruby (Robyn Loau) Between them, Mo nominee Amanda Easton, ACE and Jo (Jo Elms) are The Swell Sisters: cheeky nominee Robyn Loau (from platinum selling girl group Girlfriend) and in demand performer/ Jo Elms sweethearts of the ‘60s. The Supremes, The Ron- have worked alongside the music greats of Australia nettes, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, The and beyond (Wendy Matthews, Richard Clapton, Pow- Shirelles and Martha & the Vandellas - the Sis- derfinger, Vanessa Amarosi, Mica Paris, Bananarama, ters re-create the soundtrack to your favourite Culture Club, Berlin, Martika, Tina Arena, Julie Anthony musical era with all the songs, sass and style and Glenn Shorrock to name just a few). that made the Sixties so swingin’. In heavenly three part harmony, the girls showcase their siz- Our Lin - zling voices and flirty personalities in a show The Sisters work with the sensational soul-lovin' Swell- brimming with humour and hit songs. tones, their own cracking three piece band but they also have the show charted up to 8 piece, to work with In the tradition of The Fabulous Singlettes, three a house band. The three girls are also available with a backing track show. The show also features a sensa- magical voices and colourful, vibrant perform- tional video backdrop to help you relive the sights of the ances will have you grabbing your GoGo boots 60s. Whichever line-up variation you choose, the girls and shimmying in your Beehives. Hear songs like are always happy to adapt to your venue and event. ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Stop in The show works very well as a dinner show but if you pre- the Name of Love’, ‘You Don’t Own Me’, ‘Will fer non stop dance floor music (or a mix of 'show' and dance music) then they will be very happy to oblige! You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ and so many more favourites, from singers with real musical pedi- gree. W ch m in Action! Story F ... Click here to see the Swell Sisters Mandy, Ruby and Jo formed The Swell Sisters in 1.5 minute video 2014, after many years of working together in differ- ent projects and have since been storming stages throughout Australia performing at private func- tions, corporate events, outdoor festivals and ven- ues from Doltone House, Blacktown Workers Club, Evans Theatre to Wollongong Town Hall. All of our 9 Mar 23 Mar customers have been very happy ones and in many cases we have gone back for repeat per- formances. 8pm Qld 8pm Qld 24 Mar 27 Mar 17 Mar 7pm Qld with Nicky Steel presenting ANDREW STRONG “The Ladies of Rock” 13 Mar 20 Mar 10.30am Qld 8pm Qld JOHN WAITE A tribute to the great hits and recording legends of the 60’s. What They Say About Us! This show will take you on a ride through the hits you know 4 Apr PERFORMS ‘THE The Baby’s - Bad ACES, KINGS "WOW! The Swell Sisters recently performed at Nationwide Jewellers' Gala Din- 10 Mar so well from artists like Elvis, The6 Beatles, Mar Dusty Springfield , 10.30am Qld 10.30am Qld ner. Their performance was fantastic and entertaining. A very professional Cliff & The Shadows, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Lesley Gore, group lead by Amanda Easton. I can thoroughly recommend them!". COMMITMENTS’ HEART OF IRELAND & QUEEN English - The Solo Hits THENarelle McNicol, SWELL Nationwide Travel 11am The Shirelles...taking you10.30am back to a time fondly remembered Qld 8pm Qld "Scintillating, Sensational, Stunning! The soulful sounds of the superb The Swell Sisters - Sweethearts of the '60s!" The Town Hall, Wollongong. Classic Soundtrack A Celebration of With Special Guest Gala Variety Thursday 26th October 1:00pm MURPHY’S PIGS DANIELLE SISTERS JIM HANSEN & Celtic By Nature: EVERETT Sweethearts Of THE BEACH BOYZ In Full BOYS IN THE BAND Irish Culture Sarah McLeod Spectacular THE SONICS Pigs By Choice Some Like It Hot! The Sixties SHOW Tickets $80 Tickets $49 Tickets $49 Tickets $69 | VIP $179 Tickets $29

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