Forbes Phoenix

27 – 29 May

Big the Musical produced by the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society at the Little Theatre. A fun and heart-warming adaptation of the 1987 motion picture fantasy. Tickets at www.parkesmandd.com.au

28 May

CWA NSW 100 Years Celebrations at the CWA Hall in Forbes, 128 Lachlan St at 2pm for 2:30pm. RSVP: 0400 464 965.

30 May

Grease and Oil Change Workshop – clinical psychologist Vicki Maher at The Back Room, Forbes at 6pm for an educational, uplifting and practical conversation about mental health in these current times. Free event, numbers are limited due to space. Book at https://greaseandoilchangevickimaher.eventbrite.com.au

3 Jun

Reconciliation Week celebrations at Nelson’s Park from 3 – 6pm with a range of activities for children and families.

8 Jun

St Laurence’s Parish School Kinder 2023 Open Morning and Information session at 9:30am, 2 Dalton Street. Come and see our new K – 2 Campus.

16 Jun

Beccy Cole in Concert at Club Forbes. Buy tickets from 16 June Beccy Cole in Concert at Club Forbes. Buy tickets from www.124tix.com.

18 Jun

Frost & Fire Winter Solstice celebration at the Forbes Ski Dam from 4 – 10pm with Thirsty Merc, Smith & Jones, Josh Maynard, Sydney Fire Dancers and more. Use your Discover NSW Vouchers to buy tickets.

21 Jun

Forbes Mental Health Expo at the Forbes High School Hall from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Free community event. Contact Renae for information on rherbert@ccwf.org.au.

26 Jun

Bingo at the Calarie Recreation Reserve or the “Calarie Hall” to raise funds for the upkeep of the hall. Doors open at 11am with calling starting at 1pm.

25 Aug

The Robertson Brothers – 1960s Variety TV Show at Club Forbes. Tickets on sale at 16 June Beccy Cole in Concert at Club Forbes. Buy tickets from www.124tix.com.

Ongoing

Forbes CWA meets on the first Friday of each month at 1:30pm at the CWA Hall at 132 Lachlan Street. Anyone is welcome to pop in and join us for our afternoon meeting.

Ongoing

Forbes Community Men’s Shed in Union Street is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-1pm.

Ongoing

Child and Family Health Nurse Drop-in Clinic at the Forbes Preschool every Tuesday. No appointment necessary.

Ongoing

Forbes Badminton Club every Wednesday at Forbes High School 6:30 – 9pm. Call Jay 0418 480 728.

Ongoing

Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Day is held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 1pm outside the shop, 81-83 Lachlan Street.

Ongoing

Women’s Yarning Circle every Thursday at 40 – 70 Church St from 10am – 12pm.

Ongoing

Playgroup every Thursday at the Youth and Community Centre from 10am-12noon for families with young children. Contact Maree on 0427 963 048.

Ongoing

Rhyme Time Story Time every Friday during school terms from 10:30am at Forbes Town Library. Ph 02 6852 1463.

Ongoing

Forbes Town Band rehearsals every Monday night during school term. Learners from 6 – 7pm. Main band 7pm to 9pm. Band Hall, Rankin Street.

Ongoing

Forbes North Playgroup every Wednesday from 10am-12noon during school terms. Entry via Facey Street. Ph Forbes North SaCC on 6852 3008. Bring food and drinks for children in your care.

Ongoing

Forbes Community Garden is usually open between 9 – 11am Monday to Saturday, at 59-71 Reymond St. Everyone is welcome.

Ongoing

Thump, Jump and Rhyme every Monday at Forbes North School Hall. $2 per child, bookings essential. Ph Forbes North SaCC on 6852 3008.

Ongoing

Free Weekly Tai Chi every Tuesday at Youth and Community Centre Battye St, Forbes from 10:30am to 11:30am.

Ongoing

Forbes Croquet Club meets every Tuesday and Saturday at 9am for a game. Gentle exercise and social interaction. Membership only $20, morning tea or coffee included. Contact Elvy Quirk 0428 540 272. 

Ongoing

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse – Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 – 2:30pm and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au or call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.