Meaghan Gallagher: Nothing in particular. In my line of work, I travel around a lot and can get things from all over.
Leah Byrnes: Under 18’s have to be accompanied by an adult for all movies at the cinema. That used to be a bit inconvenient. More affordable clothing stores would be nice.
Gayle Williams: I think we are fairly well supplied. Especially since the cinema was opened and the Bunnings and Spotlight development, I’ve been very happy.
Essential Energy is encouraging residents across regional New South Wales to be prepared for storm season and aware of electrical safety during wild weather events.
Manager Community Relations Northern, David Crough said severe storms could damage homes and the electricity network, causing unplanned power outages for customers. “Traditionally, the storm season occurs from October through to March but it’s never too late to prepare your property for severe weather by removing debris and overgrown vegetation from around the home and clearing gutters,” said David.
“Residents are advised to have a battery powered torch handy, along with candles and waterproof matches, and a list of emergency contact numbers including Essential Energy’s 24-hour 13 20 80 number.”
“It’s also useful to have a portable radio with spare batteries to keep you informed of the situation, non-perishable food, a can opener, some spare clothing and fresh drinking water.”
During a storm, residents are advised to stay indoors, unplug sensitive electronic equipment like televisions and computers, and check social media via mobile phones for updates.
“Take care when walking or driving after a storm as fallen powerlines can be hidden by vegetation or other debris,” said David.
“Stay at least eight metres away from fallen powerlines or any objects in contact with them, always assume they are live and report any network faults to Essential Energy immediately on 13 20 80.”
The grain harvest is getting underway across the region and this means that there will be a lot of extra trucks and agricultural machinery travelling on our local roads.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are reminding drivers to share the road safely this harvest.
“Many road users are unaware of the size of some of these agricultural vehicles and hey can find it confusing or daunting when aced with these vehicles on the road.
“Farmers will be driving tractors, combine harvesters, augers etc. These are slower moving, occupy more of the road and take longer to stop. This usually on roads where car drivers and other vehicles are accustomed to driving at high speeds.
“When approaching an oversize vehicle you should be patient, reduce your speed and wait for a safe opportunity to pass. Start slowing down sooner than you normally would. Give the vehicle a lot of room. Don’t drive right behind the agricultural equipment because the farmer can’t see you,” said Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor.
Please take care this harvest and share the road safely.
For further information please contact Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor on (02) 6861 2364.
Week ending 4th November. As always there were some very competitive games on Tuesday and Saturday. Unfortunately there was no winner of all three games on Tuesday but there were some close seconds. Well done to John Cole, Bruce Field and Tony Thompson. Also to Dorelle and Bill Scott who made it a family affair. Saturday saw winners in Joan Littlejohn, Barry White and John Browne who all won three games. Congratulations to you all! Our birthday lunch will be held on Tuesday, 14th November at The Chinese Garden restaurant after the morning’s games.
By Anne Stewart
And the winner is… Louise Allen for her shot entitled “Spring Destruction – The Aftermath of a Spring Wind Storm”. Louise has won our Spring Photo Competition with this image and is the winner of a picture donated by Aerial Antix! Well done Louise, and thank you to everyone who entered!
Dancing Stars Success: Forbes Can Assist members are ecstatic over the incredible success of Dancing Stars which saw $61,000 being raised. Thank you to Terese, Cassandra and crew for their many hours of organisation, to the dancers for their absolutely brilliant performances and most importantly, the incredible generosity of the audience and the community of Forbes. A huge thank you must also go to the Forbes Services Club who did everything possible to ensure that the night was such an outstanding success. Thank you to everyone who helped, attended or assisted.
New General Manager Appointed: Forbes Shire Council announced the appointment of Steve Loane as the new General Manager. Steve comes to Forbes Shire Council after six years as the General Manager of Warrumbungle Shire Council. He has extensive experience in senior management with Naracoorte Lucindale Council. In addition he also spent years at the helm of the Australian Livestock Marketing Association and is the organisation’s first life member. He is a licensed stock and station agent, has a Diploma of Agriculture and spent years as the Director of his stock and station agency. Steve will commence duties on Monday, 13th November.
Forbes White Ribbon Day: Annual community march in support of Australia’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women. Meet at Cross Street in front of Carpet Court on 24th November at 10am and finish in Victoria Park. Youth will share their thoughts on why it is important to stand up and speak out against violence and how together we can make Forbes a safer community. All of Forbes community are invited.
Sweet Three Vintage Van: Friends and family can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere over weekends at the Lions Park. With a Sweet Three Vintage Van picnic rug or bean bag, enjoy one of their Belgium waffles, vintage milkshakes or soft drinks, while utilising the beautiful lake and park.
Keep An Eye Out: Police from the Lachlan Local Area Command are reminding people to take extra care of their personal possessions when out and about. Phones, wallets and handbags can be popular items targeted for theft due to their size and concealability, and often having value inside these items, such as cash or forms of identification. Everyone can take simple precautions to ensure their property isn’t targeted by criminals. For further information contact the Crime Prevention Officer, Lachlan Local Area Command on 6862 9999.
The Forbes High School show team have ended the season on a high. Kyle Bolam won first place in the experienced paraders class and Champion parade. He has qualified for the Sydney Royal Easter Show paraders competition in 2018
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Fiona Blyth
How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for about four years. I love the generous community spirit in Forbes.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a Human Resources Adviser at CentaCare. I like to help people find a vocation… it’s better to love what you do!
What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love good sci-fi, getting out into the garden or dinner with good friends.
What are you really good at? I’m really good at talking… haha!
If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be breathing under water. Being able to walk around the ocean floor would be cool!
What is your pet hate? Insincerity.
Tell us about your best holiday ever. Always the next one that I am planning… I love travelling anywhere.
Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Jeanie Linders created Menopause the Musical as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived ‘The Change’. Since its first performance, the show has evolved as a ‘grassroots’ movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges they conquer mentally, physically and spiritually.
Do you think that 500,000 Australian women could be wrong? We don’t think so. After all, that is how many have seen this hilarious show over the last two and a half years. And they love it! So much so, many of the audience members have come back time and time again to join with their sisters in this 90 minute, one act laugh-a-thon!
Maybe the attraction is the songs that everyone grew up with – The Great Pretender, Only You, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Stand by Your Man, I Will Survive and twenty more – all sung with gusto and all with their ‘new’ lyrics. Or maybe it is the realisation that there is a wonderful life waiting after ‘The Change.’
Come and see for yourself. We guarantee that you will leave the theatre uplifted and joyous.
Menopause the Musical will be showing at the Bathurst Panthers on Sunday, 19th November from 7pm with tickets for $45. It will also be showing at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on Wednesday, 29th November at 8pm for $65 per adult ticket and at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Thursday, 30th November with tickets for sale at $40 each.
To book your tickets today for any of the three locations go to www.abstractentertainment.net.
The Forbes central business district will once again come to life at this year’s annual Find it in Forbes Christmas Festival.
The Find it in Forbes promotion will be running from mid-November until 14th December, when it will be celebrated with a Christmas carnival from 4pm to 9pm in Templar and Rankin streets.
The Christmas carnival will include activities from schools, local artists and musicians, a visit from Santa as well as markets for food, and hand made and home-grown items.
The Forbes Business Chamber is aiming to reach many members of the community to make the celebrations even bigger and brighter.
Forbes Services Memorial Club is the naming rights sponsor after awarding a $3,000 community grant to the Find it in Forbes Christmas Festival Parade.
Forbes Services Memorial Club General Manager, David Fitzgerald said: “We are very appreciative of the opportunity to be part of the community. At the end of the day, we are a community club, owned by the community.”
Business Chamber President, Brett Rout said: “We would like to thank the RSL club for their very generous donation and sponsorship.”
Forbes Shire Council is the gold sponsor as they have supported the initiative by giving a $2,000 grant.
Silver sponsor, Terry Bros Carpet Court (Forbes) said they were very excited to be supporting the Christmas Festival.
Members of The Forbes Business Chamber who are not located in Templar and Rankin Streets are invited to have a free of charge market stall to bring a display or parts of their business.
On Monday we received great news with two community groups receiving a substantial amount of grant funding for two important projects.
The Forbes Museum received $64,215 to facilitate the installation of a lift. The funding will be of enormous benefit to the museum as it will allow them to open up the second storey. Access for people with a disability will be vastly improved and the museum will be able to display far more items of historical significance.
The Forbes Jockey Club was also successful in obtaining $100,000 to repair the racecourse grandstand. It’s been a long road for the jockey club with the grandstand having been out of commission for two and half years. This will be of great benefit for race days and the camel races. I am looking forward to the day when we see the grandstand packed full of spectators again.
Our Grants Officer Andrew Rawsthorne, assisted with both these applications. Andrew has done a great job with them and I’d like to remind community groups that
he’s available to assist with grant applications.
The Forbes Men’s Shed continues their efforts to get their new facility funded and built. They have done significant fundraising to bring this vital community project to fruition. I will be meeting with the Deputy Premier and the Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW and I can assure residents that we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to assist this vital community group.
Mayor Graeme Miller
Flannery’s Pharmacy evolved from a partnership between Joe Finn and Ron Flannery just over 60 years ago.
Ron was a local lad whose family owned hotels in the town. Flannery’s Hotel, as it was originally known and later renamed The Australia Hotel on the corner of Lachlan and Templar Streets, was in the family until around 1965.
Ron went to Marist Brothers College, Forbes, and then moved to Sydney to study pharmacy at the University of Sydney. He returned after completing his apprenticeship in Bondi Beach circa 1952/3.
Ron went into partnership with Joe Finn and formed the Finn and Flannery Pharmacy in Rankin Street. At the time there were two other pharmacies in Forbes.
After a few years Ron purchased Joe Finn’s share and renamed it Flannery’s Pharmacy around 1956/7. The business has since operated under that name and moved to three different locations in Rankin Street.
In 1975 the pharmacy moved to the current News On Rankin site, merged with Michael’s Pharmacy in 1994 and finally moved to its current location in September 1994.
Ron married Mary Rein in 1957 and they co-owned the pharmacy until Ron’s death in 1990. Ron’s son, Michael, went into partnership with Mary and ultimately merged the two family businesses in 1994.
Upon Mary’s death in 1997, Michael took over sole ownership until 2001 when he was joined by Tania Dwyer (nee Baker).Tania and her family moved to the South Coast in 2007.
In 2006 Sarah Hazell (nee Miller) joined the partnership. Sarah and Michael remain owners of the business today.