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What's On?
25 Jun |
Forbes Farmers Market at Victoria Park, Harold Street from 8am – 12pm. |
25 Jun |
Free child restraint checking day in the carpark Bunnings from 12 – 2pm. Bookings are essential, phone 6861 2364 to secure your place. |
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. |
28 Jun |
Community Conversation – a day of community legal education at the Uniting Church Hall from 9:30. To book or for more information contact 6850 1234 or enquiries@binaalbilla.com.au. |
29 Jun |
Forbes Community Day at the Uniting Church Hall from 9:30 – 2pm for help with services and legal issues. Contact Binaal Billa on 6850 1234 or enquiries@binaalbilla.com.au. |
30 Jun |
Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum at the Forbes Inn from 6:30 – 11am – free event. Register on Parkes Shire Council Facebook page. For further information contact Melanie Suitor on 6861 2364 or email melanie.suitor@parkes.nsw.gov.au |
9 Jul |
Bandaluzia – modern flamenco ensemble at the Cowra Civic Centre at 7pm. Bookins on 6340 2130 or cowraciviccentre.com. |
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 |
Men’s Probus meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 10:30am at Club Forbes. |
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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. |
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The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse – Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460. |
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Forbes Community Men’s Shed in Union Street is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-1pm. |
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Child and Family Health Nurse Drop-in Clinic at the Forbes Preschool every Tuesday. No appointment necessary. |
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Forbes Badminton Club every Wednesday at Forbes High School 6:30 – 9pm. Call Jay 0418 480 728. |
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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. |
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Women’s Yarning Circle every Thursday at 40 – 70 Church St from 10am – 12pm. |
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Playgroup every Thursday at the Youth and Community Centre from 10am-12noon for families with young children. Contact Maree on 0427 963 048. |
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Rhyme Time Story Time every Friday during school terms from 10:30am at Forbes Town Library. Ph 02 6852 1463. |
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Forbes Town Band rehearsals every Monday night during school term. Learners from 6 – 7pm. Main band 7pm to 9pm. Band Hall, Rankin Street. |
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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. |
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Forbes Community Garden is usually open between 9 – 11am Monday to Saturday, at 59-71 Reymond St. Everyone is welcome. |
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Thump, Jump and Rhyme every Monday at Forbes North School Hall. $2 per child, bookings essential. Ph Forbes North SaCC on 6852 3008. |