The tree was purchased by Forbes Shire Council and was planted by Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance and Forbes R.S.L Sub Branch President Bryan Jones.
Forbes Shire Council: To mark Remembrance Day a Lone Pine seedling has been planted next to the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. The seed for this tree is from the original lone pine tree from the Battle of Lone Pine during World War 1. The seed it grew from can be traced back to a pinecone from the original Lone Pine tree that an Australian soldier mailed back to his mother in Australia, who planted and grew more Lone Pine trees from them.
NSW Government: It’s been a year since mobile phones were banned in all NSW public schools, and the results speak for themselves: better focus, more learning, and a big boost in socialising. Nearly 1,000 school principals report improved concentration and less social isolation among students. For tips on managing screen time at home, follow the link https://www.healthyliving.nsw.gov.au/Pages/screen-time.aspx
Parkes Shire Council: The second and last weekend of the Garage Sale Trail is this weekend, the 16-17 November. Anyone and everyone can participate as a seller, shopper or both. For sellers, it’s garage
sales made easy with free registration, sale tips and promotional materials provided. No garage? No worries. Join a group sale near you. To view the remaining sales happening across the Parkes Shire, or register your garage sale for free, visit: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Parkes
Kerin Health: The days are getting warmer and summer is fast approaching. Do you want your child to have confidence in the water this summer? Kerin Health are excited to now offer private 1:1 swimming lessons at the Forbes heated pool. We have availability on Monday and Wednesday.
Bookings are open, so please contact reception on 0437 749 746 to snatch up a spot for your child now.
Parkes Ladies Auxiliary: The Parkes Ladies would like to put out a big thank you to Steve the Manager at Cunningham’s IGA in Parkes for the super fruit and vegetable raffle that he donated for the Remembrance Day street stall which was held on Friday 8/11/24 also a big thank you to Paul Byrnes at Central Butchery for his great donation. The raffle was drawn at the Parkes services Club and won by Micky Roffe
Lyn Kennedy from The Parkes Ladies Auxiliary and Steve, Manager of Parkes IGA.