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👄 Markets & Craft Beer 🍺

👄 Markets & Craft Beer 🍺

Jeremy Billett
December 05, 2024

Good morning, Clarence Valley. Christmas events are starting to trickle in, some extra local markets and a craft beer festival this weekend.

In this week’s Catch:

Minor flooding easing
Yamba speed limit change
Craft beer festival
Yamba Christmas tree day
Vintage & trash/treasure markets

Let’s get started.

Quick News 📰

Minor Flooding Easing

Minor flood events over the past week are now beginning to ease along the Orara River and other smaller systems in the upper Clarence. Please monitor conditions and check for updates at https://hazardwatch.gov.au/

Palmers Island to Yamba Speed Limit Change

The speed limit along Yamba Road between Palmers Island and Yamba has had a speed limit reduction from 90km/h to 70km/h this week. There are currently no warning signs indicating the reduction, so take care when travelling into Yamba.

Flood Preparedness Survey

The NSW Reconstruction Authority wants to hear from residents and gather insights on flood risk awareness across the Northern Rivers and help improve community resilience. Take the survey - closes Friday 13th December.

RFS Recruiting Locally

The Clarence Valley’s 2025 training calendar has been released. There are two dates set for the Bush Fire Fighter course, this is the first qualification required to be able to join the crew on an incident. New members are asked to begin their applications with their local bridge now so they can get this training in time for the fire danger period. More info and applications.

What’s Happening 📅

Friday & Saturday

📚 Maclean Rotary Book Sale: It's almost that time again with another Maclean Rotary Book Sale at the old RSL Club, 36 River Street, Maclean. Friday Dec 6th 8:30AM - 5:00PM and Saturday Dec 7th 8:30AM - 12:00PM.

Sunday

🍺 Clarence Craft Beer Festival: The 2nd annual Clarence Craft Beer Festival is at the Crown Hotel on Sunday December 8th from 12pm – 6pm. Featuring 19 amazing craft breweries from across the valley. Reserve your free ticket here.

🕯️ Christmas Carols at Sanctus: Join us for an evening of festive joy for Carols in the Clarence! On Sunday, December 8th, from 4:00 PM, the spirit of our community will come alive with celebration of the holiday season, proudly presented by Sanctus Brewing Co and Botero Coffee Roasters at 5 Re Road, Townsend.

🎄 Yamba Christmas Tree: Community members are asked to help put up and decorate the Yamba Christmas tree on Sunday. Starting at 4pm at the Wooli St Park, between Yamba Bait & Tackle and Country Style.

Know what’s happening?

Reply or email details to [email protected].

Local Markets 🛍️

Grafton Farmer’s Markets - Today, Thursday 5th December, from 8am to 12pm at Historic Market Square, Grafton.
Glenreagh Markets - Saturday 7th December, 8am to 12:30pm at the School of Arts Hall at 62 Coramba Street, Glenreagh.
Harwood Trash & Treasure Markets - Saturday 7th December, 8am to 12pm at the Harwood Island Community Hall at 18 River St, Harwood.
Vintage Fashion Rummage Sale - Saturday 7th December, 10am to 2pm at the Grafton Regional Gallery at 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton.
Yamba Farmer’s Market - Wednesday 11th December, from 7am to 11am at Whiting Beach carpark, Yamba.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸

Friday

Saturday

Pacific Hotel Yamba | Sun Stones | 9:30pm
The Clocktower Hotel | Country Mud | 8:30pm

Sunday

Movie Night 🎬

Yamba Cinema - Now Showing
Saraton Theatre Grafton - Now Showing

THANKS!

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