Parkes Phoenix Editor

Maggi Barnard has been with the Forbes Phoenix since 2021 and loves writing about her community.

Our Gal – Renee Ryan

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Renee Ryan

How long have you lived in Forbes? 32 out of my 37 years.

What was your first job you had and what do you do now? I had a few shifts as a kitchen hand for a local restaurant. Nowadays I help people get the very things that they want out of life through coaching them.

What makes you laugh the most? I have the most random ideas that I think are great. Some of which turn out to be complete train wrecks to be honest.

If money was no object to you what would you do with your time? I would always be looking to serve humanity in some way shape or form. Where there are problems, there are solutions needed.

Describe your dream holiday? White sandy beach, crystal clear water, villa on the beach. Absolute bliss!

What’s your favourite childhood memory? Games of backyard cricket and tackle footy with my cousins at my grandparents house on school holidays. Best times of my life without a doubt and we made some great family memories.

If you could live in any time or place where would it and when? The Woodstock Festival held in August in 1969 (in upstate New York) on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 40 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock. Not the Woodstock near Cowra.

If you could share a meal with 3 people past or present who would it be? Gene Simmons, John Lennon and Dolly Parton.

If you could have one superpower what would it be and why? The power of persuasion. I think it would be great and extremely useful.

What is your pet hate? When people see injustice and do not stand up against it.

Light Up The Night

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

https://canowindrachallenge.org.au/cabonne-community-balloon-glow/

The Cabonne Community Glow is back this year and promises to an amazing spectacle with balloons lighting up the night sky at this fantastic regional event.

This experience includes night markets complete with food and wine stalls, entertainment and the highlight of the evening, the Cabonne Community Glow – a magical experience where you’ll see hot air balloons lighting up their burners synced to all new music under the beautiful evening skies in the Central West.

Gates open from 3pm at the Tom Cly-burn Oval in Canowindra. Tickets are $10 for adults (18+) and $2 for children under 18 plus a booking fee. Due to COVID-19 regulations, all attendees must enter their names including the names of children. Book your tickets at 123tix.com.au

KHub Set To Open In May

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

After rallying every week for over a year, Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller will see all her hard work pay off when KHub opens in Forbes in early May.

In a real win for the Forbes community, Kmart will be opening a new KHub in the old Target Country building in Rankin Street on May 7.

Kmart confirmed the news in late February and is a smaller styled format store with the most popular Kmart products across necessities such as kids wear and needs, homewares and clothing. KHub specialty stores are proving popular in smaller towns as the brand grows.

“We are strategically setting ourselves up as a retail hub,” said Mayor Phyllis Miller. “It’s great news for the Forbes community!

“And it is fantastic that we can fill that space and open up more opportunities for residents in Forbes.”

The store will be located in the current Target Country Forbes building and all current Target team members in the store are being offered roles at the new KHub.

The closure of Target Country was announced last year and was finalised last weekend on April 17.

Mayoral Notes

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

This week we have been celebrating with the young and old of Forbes with Senior’s Week and Youth Week in separate events. The Seniors had a concert in Town Hall last Sunday and another at JRV on Tuesday.

This week we opened up tickets to celebrate Council’s 150 years + 1 in May. It will be great to share some memories with past Councillors and staff who have worked here over the years. We do welcome everyone to join us for a wonderful evening with great food and entertainment.

West Plains Road work has been progressing really well although the rain did put us back a few weeks, the project is set for completion in early June. This along with work on Lions Park car park, Templar St paving and the new Estate really has our team busy of late.

On Wednesday we have a Contractor In-formation Night to talk about ways in which suppliers can work with Council. The night will also feature information for working with our State counterparts from Transport for NSW and Inland Rail as well as Sunrise Energy Metals and Evolution Mining.

The event is free, and guests are asked to get a ticket at www.123tix.com.au/events/17083/forbes-contractor-information-night or ring Council on 6850 2300 to book. If you are in the construction and service industry this is an opportunity you cannot miss.

God Bless.

Forbes Youth Week Festivities Go Off

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

SUPER MEGA FUN DAY OUT: Come down to Lions Park at 10am Saturday April 24 as Forbes Youth Week celebrations wrap culminating in the announcement of the Youth Week Awards. Pic courtesy of Forbes Shire Council.

Forbes Youth Week wraps this weekend with a Super Mega Fun Day on Saturday April 24 with a concert featuring local performers.

The event has fun activities and games for children of all ages with a Mechanical Bull, Climbing Rock Wall and a Bungee Run. Awards will also be presented for; Youth Citizen of the Year and more.

This year’s Youth Week celebrations wraps up with the following:

Movie Night: On Friday 23rd April between 6pm – 9pm Forbes Shire Council will be holding an outdoor movie night featuring the comedy “The Heat”.

Super Mega Fun Day: To complete the celebrations a Youth Concert will be held at Lions Park on Saturday 24th April 2021 10am – 2pm. The park will be filled with entertainment such as rock climbing walls, mechanical bull, bungee run, pedal boats, giant games and food vans.

2021 Youth Awards: The announcement of the official Youth Week Awards will also take place during the day. Bring along the whole family, a chair or blanket and sit back and enjoy the amazing line up of artists performing.

Magpies Picked In NSW Country League Sides

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

A big congratulations to Forbes Magpies players Mitch Andrews and Darcy Leadbitter who were selected from the Western Rams Opens and Under 18s respectively for NSW Country. Both have been playing well in 2021 and we wish them luck!

Lots To Be Positive About For Mount Hope

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

HOPEFUL OF A BIG 2021: Mount Hope leads home Ritza Flame in an emphatic win at Bathurst last week making it two in a row and three at Bathurst.

Local greyhound owner/ trainer Errol Hughes could be forgiven for thinking there’s something in the water in Bathurst and not relocating after in-form grey Mount Hope blitzed the field to take out the GRNSW Fifth Grade Series Final last week over 520m.

Mount Hope’s win in the GRNSW 5th Grade Series Final in Bathurst made it two wins on the bounce for the Errol Hughes trained star who started the race as a near $2.30 favourite.

Springing from the one box, Mount Hope jumped to an early lead and was never threatened as it reminded it’s opposition why it is one of the dogs to watch in 2021 on the regional coursing circuit.

Mount Hope won comfortably by two lengths from Ritza Flame with Sandy Grant well back in third a further four or so lengths.

It was the dogs third win on the tricky Ba-thurst track that has been the thorn in the side of far greater sprinters yet Mount Hope scooted home in a sharp time of 30.02 and takes its overall record to 32:6-9-4.

Anzac Day Harness Races

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club ANZAC Day Race Meeting will be held this Sunday April 25. In what promises to be a great day there’ll be canteen and bar facilities open from midday and lots of highlights including feature events such as the Forbes Sub-branch Diggers Cup.

Be Seen

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

DOMINO EFFECT: The goodwill and outstanding local contributions within the Parkes and Forbes community by Dominos from Take Back The Park and Feed The Knead through to Street Of The Week and supporting local schools has been incredible.

THUMBS UP: Nationals Sam Farraway gives the Forbes Ninja Park the thumbs up on his way through just before the grand opening.

LAKESIDE CRUISING: Forbes new transport service “Cycling Without Age” provides an activity for people who have mobility problems to enjoy fresh air and have an outing. The trishaw is piloted by a trained rider .

HOLIDAY FUN: Forbes District Soccer held a clinic last week for kids keen on learning more about the world game.

REVVED UP: A great action shot from the Long Track Championships in Forbes last weekend.

Maher Better Than Par In Fine Show

April 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

PULLING THE TRIGGER: Tony Cogswell unleashes off the tee in the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy Day at Forbes Golf Club.

On Saturday the annual Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy Day, sponsored by Terry Griffiths and Veronica Rebellato, was played. A field of 103 players, comprising 92 men and 11 Ladies returned some very good scores.

The Overall Winner for the Trophy was Phil Maher, with an inspired 45 points. The runner-up was Paul Pymont (39).

The Division 2 results saw Jake Shaw on 43 points. Runnerup with 39 points was Riley Pike. The Ladies had a good tussle for their honours, with Sally Crosby getting past Lindy Pollock on count back.

On Sunday a different format was played – a 3-Person Ambrose Medley. A field comprising 39 players produced some very low scores.

The winning group of Kyle Sharp, Jake Fleming and Isaac Vale combined really well to score 59 1/6 nett.

The Draw for the Wallace Cup Match Play championship has been posted on the Pro Shop Notice Board, so get those matches underway.

The course will be busy next week with the Forbes Vets ‘Week of Golf’. They are all early starts so social golf is best had in the afternoon.

The Ladies (2 May) and Mens (16 May) Forbes Opens follow close after that. A reminder to the Men of the “Three Opens Champion”, played over the Forbes, West Wyalong and Condobolin Opens.

A Demo Day is organised for Mizuno Equipment Day scheduled for 13 May. These are very fine clubs, so if interested contact Adam – 0433 485 846.

Saturday, 24 April is a Stroke event, sponsored by LINX group. Sunday has a Stableford Medley, and is a Welcome Day for the Vets ‘Week of Golf’.

By Short Putt

Parkes Phoenix Editor

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