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July 20, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Colouby Creations shop front in Parkes is beautifully decorated in yellow and green in support of the Matildas.

Local Support Shown For Matildas: Kristy Kennedy of Colouby Creations in Parkes took the time to decorate her shop front window in honour and support of the Matildas, Australian Women’s Soccer Team. The Matildas kicked off their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ campaign this week. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi!

Week One Winner Of The Not Now Darling Double Pass: After the new Parkes M&D production Not Now Darling had an amazing opening weekend, we are excited to announce the first winner of the two double passes available in our Phoenix giveaway. This weeks winner is Tina Morrison. Congratulations Tina and please let us all know how you enjoy the show. There is still time to enter for next weeks draw, so be sure to check out the details on page 7.

Concreting Course: TAFE NSW, Parkes Campus, have the following face to face opportunity coming up for SOA in Concreting. Learn how to safely handle concreting materials and components in preparation for concreting work. Safely select, use and maintain plant, tools and equipment used for concreting work. Sample and slump-test concrete to ensure the mix is workable and compliant. The course will be held at the Parkes TAFE campus on Monday and Tuesday each week for six consecutive weeks from 8:30am to 4:30pm, commencing Monday 31st July. The course is ully subsidised for eligible smart and skilled applicants. Register interest at https://bit.ly/SOAConcreting and the enrolment link will be sent to you as soon as it is live. For any questions, please contact Renae: renae.herft2@tafensw.edu.au or 0429 550 524.

Lower Speed Limits For Safer Trips Approaching Grenfell: The speed limits on a southern approach to Grenfell will be lowered for all vehicles to improve safety for road users and local residents. Transport for NSW conducted a speed zone review along a 1.78-kilometre section of Mary Gilmore Way following a request by a resident via Weddin Shire Council. The resident expressed concern that the 100 km/h speed limit along that section of Mary Gilmore Way was unsuitable for the increasing number of heavy vehicles approaching Grenfell from the south.

Two Pop-Up Women’s Health Clinics: Will be held at Flannery’s Pharmacy, 99/101 Rankin Street on 2nd and 8th August. Women are encouraged to book in to look after their health by calling 6852 1111.

Contact Flannerys Pharmacy to book in for your women’s health check.

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