Inverell Lions Club

19/06/2026

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𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Inverell Shire Council has agreed to contribute to the installation of a shade structure over the children’s playground equipment at Lions Park in response to community advocacy about limited shade during the warmer months.

The project has been put forward by the Inverell Lions Club, which has advised that numerous requests have been received from members of the public for improved shade coverage within the playground area. Council will accept the Club’s contribution of $5,000 towards the project, with the remaining $27,863.50 to be funded by Council.

The estimated total project cost is $32,863.50. It has been noted that the installation of a commercial shade structure will improve comfort and protection from ultraviolet radiation, increase the usability of the playground during summer, enhance community amenity at Lions Park and support family-friendly recreational infrastructure.

The Lions Club has also indicated a willingness to provide volunteer labour assistance where appropriate. To ensure the overall shade cover is effective, it will also be necessary to modify the height of an existing hard cover above a platform in the play area. Council staff have assessed the proposed modification and are satisfied it can be completed without compromising the safety or integrity of the existing structure.

The contribution from the Inverell Lions Club has been recognised as a valued and longstanding commitment to improving Lions Park for the enjoyment of local families and visitors.

Mayor Kate Dight said “the project is a positive example of Council and community organisations working together to improve local facilities”.

The Mayor stated, “This project will make Lions Park more comfortable and enjoyable for children and families, particularly during the hotter months. Council appreciates the contribution of the Inverell Lions Club and its ongoing commitment to enhancing this much-loved community space.”

16/06/2026

Markets on in Campbell Park this Sunday 21st June. Let us know below if you will be there this week. New stall holders welcome Text or call Darryl on 0477520721 to book a site. NOTE: IF raining the Markets will be transferred into Otho Street Inverell under cover of the building eves.

07/06/2026

The Inverell Lions Club would like to advise that the late Peter Kearsey has been posthumously awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honors List. This honor recognizes Peter’s decades of selfless dedication to the Inverell community. A Life member of Inverell Lions Club, Peter for many years run the Lions Club Raffles & Cake sales at the Sapphire City Markets. While Peter is no longer with us to accept it in person, his family will proudly receive the insignia at an upcoming ceremony. The Inverell Lions Club congratulates Peters family for accepting this prestigious award on his behalf for his his many years of service to the Inverell Community.

02/06/2026

Inverell Lions Club will be cooking the BBQ for the Inverell Bird Club event this Saturday at the Inverell Showground Hot Food & Hot & Cold drinks will be available from around 730am. We will also have small Lions Cakes & Lions Mints available. Tickets on our load of wood or $100 cash will also be available. Come on over to have a look a the birds available to you & call in to the Inverell Lions Club Gazebo for something to eat or drink. ALL monies raised by the Inverell Lions Club are used for our Local projects.

02/06/2026

Markets on in Campbell Park this Sunday 7th June. Let us know below if you will be there this week. New stall holders welcome Text or call Darryl on 0477520721 to book a site.

29/05/2026

Due to the weather conditions the roadside clean up of Glen Innes road has been postponed. We will let you all know when a new date has been set.

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21/05/2026

17/05/2026

I would like to thank Phillip & Tom for looking after the Sapphire City Markets in my absence today.
I have been laid up with the flu & didn't want to spread it around.
Hopefully I will be back to annoy you all on the 7th June.
Darryl

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17/05/2026

Inverell Lions Club drew our 1st wood raffle of the season today at the Sapphire City Markets in Campbell Park.
Thanks to all who brought tickets in the raffle.
Congratulations to M Kenny who took the load of wood & not the $100.
We will start another trailer load of wood or $100 cash at our next Sapphire City Market on the 7th June.
See you then.