Forbes Phoenix

What's On?

14 Sep Red Hill Wongarbon Australian White Ram Sale Inspections from 10am and sale commences at 1.00pm. 25R Red Hill Rd, Wongarbon. Contact Robert on 0427 650 646 or www.ardess.com.au

15 Sep NSW Small Winemakers Show Presentation Dinner at 7pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Tickets are $110pp and includes 5 courses and wine. Tickets can be purchased from BWR Accountants in Templar St or contact 0408 968 178.

20 Sep Forbes Council Meeting, 1pm at the Council Chambers.

21 Sep Farmers Feast, All farmers and their families are invited to come and enjoy a free meal. Roast dinner and dessert will be provided and a jumping castle will be set up for the kids. At St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Court Street at 6.30pm for a 7pm start RSVP: Book your seat/table by 14 September for catering purposes Contact: Parish office 6851 1544 or Graeme and Ruth Klinger 0427 201 185

23 Sep Lachlan Valley Community Radio Open Day at 11am at their studios in Parkes Road, Forbes. The entire community is invited. There will be a sausage sizzle, finger food, cakes, slices, tea and coffee. RSVP by Thursday, 20th September to 0428 662 549 or 0498 132 758. Alternatively send an email to: a97.9fm@outlook.com.

23 Sep Wirrinya Family Picnic Day, A fun family day out with games, races, billy boil and other activities. Prizes galore! Canteen will be open. At “The Shed”, Wirrinya Recreation Grounds from 10am. For more information contact Monica Langfield on 0429 634 531 or email wirrinyaprogress@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can check out Wirrinya Progress on Facebook.

28 Sep Ian Simpson and Co Auction of “Keewong Park” 11am at The Forbes Inn.

13 Oct Forbes CWA Quilt and Craft Show, hosted by the Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club and the CWA, at the Forbes CWA Rooms in Lachlan Street. Opening 9:30am till 4pm – viewing and sales. Admission $2. For further information phone Tup on 6852 1169.

13 Oct Forbes 1st Biennial Spring Flower & Rose Show, hosted by the Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club and the CWA, held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club in Templar Street from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Presentation of prizes at 3pm. Admission $2. For further information phone Tup on 6852 1169.

10 Nov Riverside Forbes Community Garden Open Day from 8:30am-2pm. Scarecrow and Vegetable Garden Competitions on now until 1st November. For more information visit the Facebook page – Forbes Riverside Community Garden or contact Heather on 0409 029 509 or Di on 0427 511 831.

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 Tuesday of each month. For information call Lyn Ward 0417 536 619.

Ongoing Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5.30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046.

Ongoing Narcotics Anonymous meeting every Tuesday night at 7pm at the Uniting Church Hall Forbes, 26 Brown Stree

Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 12 midday.

Ongoing Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445.

Ongoing Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.

Ongoing The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. The next meeting will be held on 27th July. Come join us for friendship and fellowship.