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Established in 1964, Lantern Clubs have now raised over $12 million to assist in the education of children with vision or hearing impairment.
Whether they hold cake stalls or wine tasting evenings, coach trips or open garden days, Lantern Club members are full of innovative fundraising ideas.
Lantern Clubs offer members the chance to be enterprising in a fun social setting, and at the same time, allow them to contribute to the important work of RIDBC - Australia's largest independent special educator.
There are 22 clubs throughout NSW, with a membership of over 1100. For more information, contact the Lantern Club Co-ordinator on (02) 9871 1233.
Lantern Club locations
Scroll down to find a Lantern Club in your area. (list current as of 9 May 2011)
| Lantern Club | Contact | Telephone | Meeting | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Beach | Mrs Marie Fuller | 4382 2264 | 4th Wed (except Dec) |
10.30am | Waterford Retirement Village, Kincumber Street, Kincumber |
| Belmont | Mrs Nanette Bingham | 4971 4165 | 1st Mon | 2.00pm | RIDBC Hunter, Tingira Heights |
| Blacktown City | Mrs Maureen Fry | 9622 5568 | 3rd Wed | 10.30am | Jack Robinson Room, Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell St, Blacktown |
| Blue Mountains | Mrs Diane Marris | 4751 9697 | 3rd Thurs | 10.30am | Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood |
| Camden Haven | Mr Richard Batts | 6585 4320 | 4th Wed | 1.30pm | Laurieton United Services Club, Laurieton Street, Laurieton |
| Central Council of Lantern Clubs | Mrs Eileen Short | 9525 4471 | 103 Attunga Road, Yowie Bay | ||
| Cronulla | Mrs Trish Woodford | 9525 4799 | 1st Mon | 1.30pm | Woolooware Golf Club, Harnley Avenue, Woolooware |
| Far South Coast | Mrs Mary Backhouse | 4478 1087 | 2nd Wed (except Dec and Jan) |
10.00am | Batemans Bay Bowling Club |
| Forster-Tuncurry | Mrs Margaret Stephens | 6555 9979 | 2nd Thurs | 1.30pm | Community Health Centre, Breeze Parade, Forster |
| Goulburn | Mrs Joan Thomas | 4821 1084 | 2nd Fri | 11.00am | Governor’s Hill Motel |
| Hills District | Mrs Robyn Shaw | 9894 7886 | 3rd Thurs | 10.00am | RIDBC |
| Hornsby & District | Mrs Tamara Beasley | 9449 1492 | 3rd Wed | 10.30am | Leisure & Learning Centre, 8 Warne Avenue, Pennant Hills |
| Ku-ring-gai | Mrs Beverley Low | 9487 6012 | 3rd Tues | 10.00am | Turramurra Uniting Church Complex, Turramurra Ave, Turramurra |
| Maitland | Mrs Nola McCarthy | 4938 5920 | 1st Tues | 10.30am | East Maitland Bowling Club, Bank Street, East Maitland |
| Mosman | Mrs Elaine Cox | 9960 3714 | 2nd Wed (except Jan) |
10.00am | 3/14 Esther Road, Mosman or 16/67 Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman |
| Orana | Mrs Charmain Woodbury | 6885 0208 | 1st Wed | 1.00pm | 2 Nona Place DUBBO 2830 |
| Parramatta | Mrs Joan Hartley | 9871 6128 | 1st Wed | 1.00pm | RIDBC North Rocks |
| Port Stephens | Ms Heather Dennis | 4981 5492 | 2nd Wed | 11.00am | Nelson Bay Diggers Club, Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay |
| Ryde | Miss Rosemary Costar | 9809 4979 | 3rd Mon (except Dec and Jan) |
10.30am | 6th floor, Ryde Civic Centre |
| St George | Mrs Barbara Yates | 9718 1380 | 2nd Mon (3rd if 2nd a holiday) |
1.00pm | Penshurst RSL Club, Legends Lounge |
| Shoalhaven | Mr Merv Newell | 4421 4045 | 2nd Thurs | 10.30am | Bomaderry Bowling Club, 154 Meroo Road, Bomaderry |
| Southern Highlands | Mrs Jane Deen | 4869 2886 | 3rd Wed | 10.30am | Bowral Golf Club |
| TARA School | Mrs Erin Adams | 9872 0326 | |||
| Warringah | Mrs Val Davison | 9984 9970 | 2nd Thurs | 10.30am | Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Avenue, Collaroy |