Graham Murray, the former Lismore Rugby League Coach who later went on to a successful NRL coaching career, has accepted the club’s invitation to be the Guest Speaker at the Lismore Cup Calcutta Dinner on Wednesday 21st September.

Murray’s career reached its highlight when he was appointed the NSW State of Origin Coach for 2006 & 2007 and although the series were lost to Queensland, his team was valiant in defeat.

Graham will recount stories starting with his playing days in the 1970’s right through to his current position as coach of the Australian Women’s Rugby League team.

The night kicks off at 6.00pm with tickets only $30 which includes a smorgasbord dinner and $5 from each ticket will go to the Men of League Foundation. Seats can be booked directly with the Workers Club on 02 6621 7401 on at the door on the night.

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Entry is via donation then enjoy:

• Nibbles and Refreshments
• Lucky door prizes
• Silent Auction, total prize pool valued at over $1400!
• Beauty Bar, including makeup touch-ups, bobby pins and hairspray
• Comfy lounge and ample seating
• Essentials goodie bag (bandaids, mentos, gift vouchers and more)

All profits raised from The Oasis Marquee will be donated to local charity Team Ashton.

Let the champagne flow and the winnings roll! And remember: When the fun of race day gets too much: Come to The Oasis Marquee, and put your feet up!

ln a fantastic coup for the Lismore Turf club, we have been able to secure the famous XXXX GOLD Retreat for this year's XXXX Gold Lismore Cup Day.

This will be the first time that it has been seen on the Northern Rivers and the club is very appreciative of the support from it's major sponsor.

The XXXX GOLD retreat is a huge B Double truck that transforms into a two-level country styled pub. lt took six months to construct and tours the country stopping off at XXXX sponsored events. The lower level of the retreat houses a 6m long public bar, a stage for performances by the XXXX Angels, and a massive screen to broadcast the racing action.

The upper deck entertaining area is reserved for 60 lucky fans each hour that have the chance to be "upgraded" to GOLD class. Upstairs they will enjoy a great view of the races, a personal meeting and photo with the XXXX Angels, some rnerchandise and of course a complimentary XXXX Gold.

"The Lismore Turf Club is very excited to be hosting such a great facility and it will certainly add a new experience for Cup day patrons this year" said Michael Timbrell Secretary/Manager of the Lismore Turf Club.

"For those lucky enough to be invited into the upstairs VIP area, it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity with value that will far exceed the $20 price of gate admission ".

The last day to pay your membership fees for Lismore Cup Day is Wednesday 21st September.

No memberships will be processed on Cup Day so please arrange early next week.

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