Forbes Phoenix

What's On?

16-17 Nov Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Open Day. By appointment. Newest boarding school.

17 Nov Forbes Public Market Day showcasing more than 60 high quality stalls and a jam-packed agenda full of entertainment and fun. Gates open at 9am. Gold coin entry. Game zone tickets for $1 each (includes a jumping castle, coin toss and more) and raffle tickets available at $2 each or 3 for $5 (huge prizes to be won).

17 Nov Forbes Lions Car Boot Sale held in the Lions Park beside Lake Forbes from 8am until 1pm. Book your sites by phoning Peter on 0468 819 659 or Robyn on 6851 2209 or just set up and pay on the day. The cost is $10 per site. Sausage sandwiches, bacon and egg sandwiches and the famous Lions sandwich for sale. Tickets in a Hyundai car raffle for $1 also available.

17 Nov Forbes Handicraft Centre market day stall commencing at 9am until 1pm outside the shop in Lachlan Street. Christmas cakes and goodies are now available.

17 Nov Ian Simpson Auction to be held at 283 Lower Bathurst Street at 10am.

18 Nov Rotary Charity Golf Day in support of the Forbes High School Wellness Hub. Shotgun start at 9am. All nominations to the pro shop by 16th November. Enquiries Ross Williams on 0428 531 123.

19 Nov The Find It In Forbes Promotion will run from the 19th November until the 24th December at 10:30am.

20 Nov Forbes Business Chamber Strategic Planning workshops at the Vandenberg Hotel at either 8am, 12pm or 5:45pm. RSVP by 19th November. Please indicate your preferred workshop time to forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. All welcome to attend. Refreshments provided.

25 Nov White Ribbon Day March The Forbes Domestic & Family Violence committee is inviting the entire Forbes community to walk with them in their annual White Ribbon Day March. The walk is in support of Australia’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women. Start in Cross Street at 10am and finish in Victoria Park.

30 Nov Rotary Ipomoea 8th Christmas Tree Festival Enter a tree for your school, club, business or family. Contact Sue-anne Nixon on 6851 5197 or Helen Pitt on 0427 201 445.

2 Dec A Night of Carols at the Northside Chapel. There will be a waterslide from 5pm. BBQ from 6pm and carols from 7pm. Gold coin donation. Drinks – $1 and fresh coffee – donation. For enquiries contact Rex & Rachel on 0427 261 326.

10 Mar Red Bend Open Day. Enrolments for 2019 are still being taken.

Ongoing The Gathered Green pickup every Wednesday at Apex Park between 3pm to 4pm.

Ongoing Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863.

Ongoing The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.

Ongoing Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234.

Ongoing The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information.

Ongoing The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details on our website: http://recover.itmatters.com.au.

Ongoing Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available.

Ongoing Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.