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Parkes Elvis Winner Competes In Memphis

August 12, 2022

The Parkes Elvis Tribute Artist winner competed with the world’s best artists for the most sought-after Elvis crown in Memphis, USA this week. Sydney’s Paul Fenech, winner of popular Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Parkes Elvis … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Amazing Group Preserves Family History

August 12, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Family History Group is worth a visit where you will find a fascinating sanctuary of … [Read More...]

Exciting Restoration Project

August 12, 2022 By Brett Sale

The Forbes Men’s Shed is excited to be working with Council in restoring the park benches from … [Read More...]

Undiagnosed Vision Problems With Children

August 12, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Last week was education week, with this year’s theme being “creating futures”.  Did you know that a … [Read More...]

Education Week at Forbes Public School – Creating Bright Futures and a Love for Learning

August 12, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Both students and staff were eager to celebrate Education Week this year by promoting a love for … [Read More...]

What's On?

13 Aug

Forbes Ipomoea Rotary Markets at Lions Park, Junction St from 8am – 12:30pm. Phone: 0427 201 445 or 6852 2034 for more information.

16 Aug

Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group AGM in the Long Tan Room of Club Forbes at 11 am. All are welcome.

17 Aug 

Build Your Home Expo at Club Forbes to meet trades and service providers from 6 – 8pm. Phone 6850 2300 for more information or email forbes@fobes.nsw.gov.au

22-23 Aug

Free DV-alert Workshop: Indigenous Domestic and Family Violence Response Training for Frontline Workers at Club Forbes from 9am-5pm. For further enquiries contact: training.dvalert@lifeline.org.au

25 Aug

The Robertson Brothers – 1960s Variety TV Show at Club Forbes. Buy tickets from www.124tix.com.

Ongoing

Forbes Dragon Boat Club paddles every Sunday at 8:15am on Lake Forbes. Meet at shed next to bowling club. New members welcome.

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

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

Ongoing

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

Ongoing

Free Children’s Influenza Vaccine Clinic, appointments are essential. For more information call Forbes Community Health on 6850 7300.

Ongoing

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

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