AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES - SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2025 Russell Island Recreation Centre 6pm one night only! Tickets on Sale soon! For the first time in history The Bay Island Singers and Canaipa Amateur Theatre Society (CATS) join forces for a one-night-only for an extravaganza: Penned and directed by Farrel Banister with the cast from CATS and the soaring harmonies of the Bay Island Singers, this madcap pantomime-style musical adventure will take you across the Globe - in just 80 minutes. Expect laughter, drama and great songs. Don’t miss out! Tickets on sale soon!
• SUNRISE MARKETS Then every 2ND Sunday of the month. No charge to display and sell anything and everything! Great Food. Rosie’s Coffee stall. Don’t have a garage sale,; come to the Sunrise Sunday Markets instead.
Join The Bay Island Singers!
Come for the music—stay for the magic. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or a first-timer with a hidden voice, The Bay Island Singers welcome you with open arms (and probably a biscuit or two). Come for a sing, stay for a cuppa, and leave with a full heart.
Serious Fun. Singing. Social. Supportive
Rehearsals every Monday, 2pm–4pm at at the Resilience Centre (also known as BIMSARA - near the tennis courts), Russell Island
More info? Just turn up or contact info@thebayislandsingers.com
• SHE-NANIGANS GIRLS NIGHT OUT Women only Dance Party. Russell Island RSL Club from 6pm. The last Saturday of every month! RUSSELL ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS (RICarts)- a COMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION offering Art, Sewing and Craft, Pottery, Ukulele, Wheel Throwing and Mosaics from Monday to Saturday. Gallery is open on weekend as needed. All welcome! COME ALONG TO SEE WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU. While you are here, grab a coffee from ROSIE’S, Island Beans Coffee Cart-Recommended by Restaurant Guru for the 4th Year in a row!
• RUSSELL ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS (RICArts) – A Non-For Profit Community-based organisation offering Art, Pottery, Ukulele, Sewing, Mosaic and Patchwork classes along with so much more, from Monday to Friday
All welcome! Come along and see what we have to offer you. Find us at Gallery and Art House, entry via Robert St, Russell Island. A short walk from the jetty.
• RICArts has had an exciting month with the start of the 6th Annual Art Competition with the theme of ‘The Dance of Light and Shadow’. Some beautiful artworks entered and lots of community interest received. Exhibition runs until 24 August 2025. Winners announced in next month’s edition.
Also, the Marion and Marloes’ Exhibition Pottery, Pens and Paints was a smashing success. We had community members lining up for all three (3) workshops. Watch this space for their next projects/workshops.
RICArts has a full events Exhibitions/Competition and Workshops calendar for the remainder of the year, with a plethora of exciting events for all the creative artists to get involved in.
• SMBI COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND The island community band started up in 2023 and is happy to welcome new players of all ages and levels on woodwind, brass, percussion and other instruments. Rehearsals are held at the Macleay Island Progress Hall every Sunday of school terms from 2.00-3.30pm. If you are interested just come along and join us! All enquiries to Eve Newsome: evenewsome@hotmail.com
• BERNIE'S ARTISAN MARKET & SOCIAL EVERY 3rd Saturday at the Macleay Island Progress Hall and grounds.
• TENNIS on Macleay and Lamb Islands - The Macleay and Lamb Islands' Tennis Club plays social tennis three times per week: 3pm Monday on Macleay; 4pm Tuesday on Lamb and 2pm or 3pm Thursday on Macleay. Cost is $2 per day. All welcome - our youngest player is 18, the eldest is 88. Send text to Graham 049 295 1458.
• RUSSELL ISLAND SINGERS meet at the Russell Island RSL on Jackson Road, Russell Island every Monday from 3-5pm with afternoon tea included. Cost for new members is $5 week. E info@thebayislandsingers.com
• GIRLS DAY OUT LUNCHES are being held on the last Thursday of the month. Proceeds from raffle to go to the Animal Welfare league. New and old participants are welcome. PH 0434969790 Sue for any more information.
• VISTA GROUP Macleay Island - Help to improve Macleay Island and join our group. Meetings the 1st Monday of each month at 12noon at various venues. To find out more email macleayvista@gmail.com or phone Suzanne 0435006365.
• START IN THE PARK: Try some light exercise with Council equipment but also bring your own dumb bells. Held on Macleay @ 8am opposite Community Centre each Thursday. For more info 0400 463 443.
• Macleay Island Ukulele Group - MUGS has been established over 10 Years. Meeting every Friday at The Progress Hall, Russell Terrace, Macleay Island from 12noon - 3pm. Fee $5 casual and includes afternoon tea. * First time free. Bring your Uke and join us for some fun or just pop in on a Friday afternoon and say Hi. *See our Facebook Group for Updates
• CAN DO Companion Line Do you need help or just want a chat… Maybe stuck at home and sometimes lonely...We can keep in contact with you and check you are ok…run a few errands possibly...listen to what’s on your mind. Ring Lea on 0422 465 493 Mon—Fri 9am-3pm.
• JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - A Justice of the Peace (JP) is now available at Macleay Island Community Library on Fridays from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
• Lamb Island Craft Group - 9am to 12pm Tuesdays. LIRA building near Progress Hall. All welcome for good company and a cuppa.
• MACLEAY ISLAND TOURISM CENTRE - The Tourism Centre office is now open at the Macleay Island Community Hall complex. It is open 5 days a week.
• LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKETS are held at the Macleay Island Community Centre on the first Saturday of each month.
• COME DANCE WITH US - Thursdays 9.30am - 1.00pm at the Bay Islands Community Services, 55 Jackson Road, Russell Island. Girls & Guys Line Dancing - Dance to a variety of music - Country - Pop - Rock n Roll - Waltz. Been dancing since 2008 Contact:- Joanne 0419 999 540
• TABLE TENNIS - FREE of CHARGE first night. WHERE: Recreational Hall, Alison Cres. 5pm to 7pm every Monday night. Contact Siobhan 0406108882; Alan 0418799765.
• TENNIS on Macleay and Lamb Islands - The Macleay and Lamb Islands' Tennis Club plays social tennis three times per week: 3pm Monday on Macleay; 4pm Tuesday on Lamb and 2pm or 3pm Thursday on Macleay. Cost is $2 per day. All welcome - our youngest player is 18, the eldest is 88. Send text to Graham 049 295 1458.
