A support group for families and friends who are troubled by someone's drinking. Meets at St Paul's Church, Turvey Park, on Mondays at noon. A group also meets at Wagga Baptist Church on Tarcutta Street at 7.30pm Mondays.

Inquiries to Heather on 6922 3778 or 0407 060 287 or Judy on 6931 2933.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WOMEN'S ONLY

Meeting every Monday from 7.30pm at the Guide Hall, Johnston Street, opposite the cathedral.

Inquiries to 0438 430 282 or 0402 714 122.

BIDGEE BLUES MUSIC CLUB

Every first Sunday of the month the club will host a 'Blues Open Mic Afternoon' from 2pm until 6pm at the Home Tavern. Every second Thursday is a 'All Musician Jam Night' from 8pm at the Home Tavern. Entry is $5.

The All Musician night is open to experienced musicians of all genres and styles of music.

The club will resume meeting in February.

BUFFALO LODGE

All RAOB-GAB Buffalo Lodge Members who are interested in getting a lodge up and running in Wagga should call Kevin on 0409 834 426 for details.

CARERS GROUP OF THE MENTAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP

Meets on the first Thursday of every month at noon at 34 Johnston Street.

A carer support worker is available at 34 Johnston St, from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday or by ringing 6925 9399.

For urgent calls phone the Access Line on 1800 800 944.

CROCHET AND KNITTING

Social gathering for experienced and beginners.

Meets at the Wagga RSL Club, opposite the child care room, on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Inquiries to Betty on 6922 4093 or Colleen on 6926 3968.

DES INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The campaign for DES (diethystilboestrol) Awareness Week raised awareness of the anti-miscarriage drug, DES, given to women during pregnancy from 1938 to 1971 (and sometimes beyond).

Women given DES and their children of that pregnancy are at higher risk of certain types of cancer and reproductive problems.