Thornburn Ladies Badminton Association

14/05/2026

Join us for our BIGGEST Morning Tea on the 28 May🎗️

Come along for a wonderful morning tea filled with treats, laughter and great company. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect, meet and mingle, make new friends, and enjoy a cuppa together - all while supporting a fantastic cause.
Whether you have been part of our community for years or are coming along for the first time everyone is welcome.

Let's make this year's TLBA's Biggest Morning Tea our best one yet! 🍰☕️🎗️and don't forget to scan the QR code to donate big or small all contributions make a difference 🎗️

27/04/2026

🎗️Biggest Morning Tea 🎗️

During the month of May Thornburn Ladies Badminton Association are coming together to support the Cancer Council through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

We are calling on our amazing TLBA community to get behind this cause and make a real difference off the court too - this will be our 27 year hosting in honour of those who have been affected by cancer.

👉 simply scan the QR code to donate - every contribution, big or small, helps support life saving cancer research, prevention programs and support services.

Let’s show the power of our TLBA community and make May count. Share, donate, and be part of something bigger.

25/02/2026

Last week after our Thursday morning session we celebrated Michelle’s milestone birthday. Michelle is a wonderful team member and friend and we wish her another wonderful year around the sun filled with love, laughter and many more victories 🏸🎂🏸

18/02/2026

The new Badminton season has commenced and we'd love to see you on court! Whether you are a returning player or just keen to fill in as a casual when you're available now's the perfect time to sign up.
If you feel like you need a mental boost badminton can help out with its fast paced rallies sharpening focus, reducing stress and leaving you feeling energised which is why badminton is one of the best all round sports for mental and physical wellbeing.
DM us if you would like to join us for a season of rallies, smashes and friendly competition. 🏸🏸🏸

18/10/2025

Thornybirds winners are grinners. Played Ballarat Owls for the last 3 years - 3 out of 3. Close games again. Congratulations. AG Tan, Sally Tallent, Jackie Lee, Julie McCullough, Glenda Nicholson And Debbie Woodhouse. Di Carter Manager and Wilma Bowman.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

Thornybirds are winners against Ballarat Owls 3 years in a row. Well done ladies. Awesome effort. Wilma and I are exhausted watching and barracking.

11/08/2025

Want to live longer? Badminton can add years to your life 🏸

Recent studies have concluded that people playing Badminton regularly is linked to increased life expectancy, adding up to living 6.2 years longer compared to those with a sedentary lifestyle.

Out of the 8 sports researchers studied Badminton came in second place so if you are looking for a social activity that also offers proven health benefits and can be played at any age consider trying Badminton.

DM us for more details 🏸

Badminton can help you live longer, here's how👇🔬👨‍🔬According to the 2018 Danish study in Mayo Clinic, it was found out that playing a racket spor...

08/07/2025

Belated happy birthdays pics - Barbara turning 70 and Suzanne on her 50th. Celebrations held at the end of the season lunch. Thanks to Michelle and her fabulous cake making and decorating skills.
If you haven’t enrolled for season 2 it’s not too late past and presented players welcome 🏸

02/07/2025

Congratulations 🍾 to Joel Smith who has been given Life Membership in recognition of her service and contributions to TLBA 🏸
Joel is an integral part of our community and is very deserving of this nomination 🤍