Roxane Manley

Forbes’ Current Australian Champion Needs Your Support

March 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Haylee Redfern

Forbes athlete Hayley Redfern has been competing in Kettlebell Sport for the past 5 years. She was previously involved in CrossFit however a change in training style was needed to adjust to a hearing impairment which was causing health issues. Hayley has also been working as a personal Trainer for over 10 years, having worked at Anytime Fitness, and more recently as a trainer with Active Farmers who are passionate advocates in promoting mental health wellbeing through physical fitness & providing remote rural communities with access to health & fitness services like first aid courses not readily available. To now become an independent PT.

Hayley holds some impressive titles including Australian Long Cycle Champion in 2020, 2021 and 2023. Winner IKMF World Championship 2021 in 30min Jerk & LC (Australia wasn’t allowed to travel due to covid restrictions at the time hence why it was ‘online’)

Hayley was also proud to be awarded Forbes Senior Sports Person on the Year 2019 & Forbes Sports Person of the Year 2021. Hayley currently holds 9 Australian Records in Kettlebell Sport, and if that isn’t enough she has also been competing in Strongwoman competitions for the past 15 months. Hayley competed in 4 competitions in this time for 3 x first placings & more recently a Second at this year’s Capital Open at the Canberra Royal Show. This type of training in between my Kettlebell competitions keeps me fit & strong

Hayley needs your support. Hayley is looking for sponsors to help her get to Poland to compete for the GSAA National Australian Kettlebell Team at the 2024 WKSF (World Kettlebell Sport Foundation) World Championships, being held on 6th June – 10th June. The WKSF is a prestigious event that brings together the best Kettlebell athletes from all around the world to compete against each other and show off their skills. Hayley’s first kettlebell competition in the lead up to the World championships in June will be WKSF Oceania Cup in Melbourne 13- 14th April to be held at the Convention Centre as part of the Aus Fitness Expo.

But Hayley may risk not being able to compete if she can not cover all of the costs involved. We are putting a call out to local businesses, organsations or individuals who would like to become a sponsor for Hayley so she can compete alongside Team Australia. Sponsorship is what helps a lot of high level sports persons achieve their dreams of training at an elite level and travelling the world to compete, in Hayley’s case sponsorship would help with travel expenses, training fees, equipment costs and other essential requirements. Promotion and recognition for sponsors can be discussed, but on offer is an opportunity to have your company logo featured on hayleys training gear and competition attire, acknowledgment of sponsors on Hayleys social media where she has a great following in the sport. Hayley can be contacted on 0421 977 031 or donate to the Go Fund me https://gofund.me/fb0ad064

Be Seen @ Parkes Touch Association

March 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

And that’s a wrap on the 23-24 Touch Season!

Parkes Touch would like to honour and thank our committee members and our volunteers representative Coaches & Managers.

We recognise many individuals for the extensive contributions to Parkes Touch.

Thank you, we couldn’t do it without all of your support.

Best For Health In The Bush

March 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The Best for the Bush: Rural and Remote Health Baseline 2023 released by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) today, shows the alarming health disparities between the 30 per cent of the Australian population living in rural, regional and remote areas and those living in cities, which aligns with the National Rural Health Alliance’s (the Alliance) call for geographic health equity.

“The Best for the Bush report demonstrates the massive health underspend in rural areas that contributes to a heavy burden of disease and shorter life expectancy. Most of these diseases are preventable with better access to primary health care,” said the Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen.

The report refers to the Alliance’s Evidence base for additional investment in rural health in Australia (Nous report) which shows that rural Australians are missing out on $6.55 billion ($850 per person) each year in health care.

“The government needs to step up its funding for rural health in a sustainable and flexible manner, without having ad hoc projects on the ground that only become band-aids.

“We stand with the RFDS in its recommendations for expanded health funding that would help remove barriers to healthcare access. The Alliance and others are working to develop minimum standards for healthcare access and we’re keen on taking this project forward with the government.

“We propose the Primary care Rural Integrated Multidisciplinary Health Services (PRIM-HS) model, which addresses the complexities in rural and remote community health service delivery, as each rural community has different health needs.

Be Seen @ Forbes Magpies JRL

March 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Our 10’s, 12’s and 11’s tag.

All are off to a great start.

Training down at Gaggin.

Snippets

March 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Tickets are available to purchase now via 123tix.

Amazing Forbes NSW

This iconic trio isn’t new to Frost and Fire, but they will bring an electrifying performance to our 2024 event! Let Cler, Jo & Em warm your soul on a magical winter night. Don’t miss this unforgettable local talent. Tickets are now on sale and are available exclusively via https://www.123tix.com.au/events/42630/frost-and-fire

PCYC Parkes

Introduction to Indigenous Cultural Art with Irene Ridgeway and assisted by Sean Cassidy 22nd & 23rd of April (2 day workshop) – 10 -12pm each day – $40 Irene is a local Wiradjuri Women with a wealth of knowledge. What makes this workshop even more significant for our club, all profits will go towards funding the Nations of Origin Indigenous sporting tournament. For the first time Parkes will be taking a whole bunch of children to this event in July. Come along to this workshop and enjoy learning and painting with Irene and Sean all whilst helping raise money pcycnsw.org/parkes

Open Day

Join us for the exciting PCYC Open Day on the 6th of April from 12pm to 2pm! It’s the perfect opportunity to: Explore our facilities: Check out our gymnastics facility, courts, and activity areas.

Meet the team: Chat with our friendly staff and learn about our programs.

Forbes High School P&C Association

Without a dedicated committee the significant support that Forbes High School receives from the P&C will unfortunately no longer occur, including the School canteen.

Join us at FHS on Wednesday 3rd April at 5pm for a special meeting to ensure the future of the P&C, and the contributions it provides for our amazing students.

Darcy is at home in a session with Speech Therapist Bligh, working on his C, G and F sounds using a Tractor puzzle.

Mayoral Notes

March 28, 2024 by Phyllis Miller, OAM

Can you believe that it’s already Easter?

From everyone here at Forbes Shire Council, I’d like to wish you and your families a happy and safe Easter.

If you’re looking for any ideas of what to do this weekend, why not take advantage of the cooler weather and go camping or fishing along the Lachlan River. You could also drive along our amazing Sculptures Down the

Lachlan trail; pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it with your family or friends. It’s also a great time to take a break at one of our amazing cafes or walk the lake with that coffee in hand!

The long weekend is a busy time on our roads with so many people travelling for their Easter break so please travel safely and don’t forget it is double demerits from Thursday 28 March to Monday 1 April.

Please take care as you travel – we want you to arrive safely, and NSW Police will be out in force to make this a reality. They will be targeting speeding, wearing of motorcycle helmets, seatbelts and mobile phone

offences. I urge you to drive to the conditions especially as there are ongoing works on a number of our

roads as we continue repairing after the 2022 floods. Slow down. Take breaks. Limit distractions in the car.

Don’t mix alcohol or drugs with driving and above all please be patient.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the Central West Flood Recovery

Housing Program survey. This survey is very important for our community as it will provide critical information for this program.

I encourage everyone who was impacted by the floods, no matter how big or small the impact was, to complete this survey before the April 30. It is so important that our community receive much needed and appropriate assistance in flood recovery.

Until next week, God bless. May this Easter bring you lots of joy, happiness and blessings.

Phyllis Miller, OAM – Forbes Mayor

Be Seen @ Parkes High School Women’s Day

March 21, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Snippets

March 21, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Letters of Support Needed.

A Town Like Trundle

The following is an important message from Parkes Shire Council Grants Officer Sally Chapman “Parkes Shire Council is working to prepare a large submission under some available flood recovery funding to try and mitigate the flooding of the road into Trundle. One part of the submission is social and another is economic.

If you would be able to call on your friends, family and colleagues to write letters about how being cut off from the flood affected them economically and socially. Photos and videos are also very welcome to build our case. Submissions are due in two weeks, so next week will be perfect if possible, please. Please send to my email sally.chapman@parkes.nsw.gov.au”

Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society

Unfortunatley there is no local outlet selling tickets to Annie.

If you have family or friends that don’t have access to the internet, they can contact the box office manager on 0429 623 829 to reserve tickets. Please note, the box office manager works another job during business hours – please call after 5.30pm or sent a text message. The theatre box office will be open every Sunday from 7th April at 11am – 1.00pm for ticket purchases.

Forbes Family History Group

Do you have any stories or information about the Pioneer Cemetery on Sandhills Road?If so, we’d love to hear from you as we inch towards this very exciting project.

Your private message, email or comment are most welcome.

Many thanks and gratitude to Forbes Shire Council and Forbes Advocate for helping us with this project.

Parkes Shire Council

EAST STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – TRAFFIC UPDATE

Council wishes to advise the access to businesses on Southern East Street is now from the May Street end, this has been temporarily modified due to the ongoing construction of the East Street Bridge.

Council crews are currently working on the southern end of East Street at the intersection of Woodward Street, where it is now closed.

Please plan your routes accordingly and exercise caution at all times

To stay up to date with the project, visit http://bit.ly/49RlcQr

R U OK?Day

Rail R U OK?Day is 18 April 2024.

We all go through life’s ups and downs. Often, the best people to spot the signs someone might be struggling are the people closest to them.

That’s why the R U OK? message is so effective in the workplace. It’s the subtle changes in someone’s behaviour that can indicate they might be going through a difficult time and in need of some extra support.

You can learn more and access the FREE #RailRUOK resources at https://bit.ly/4391jSc

Forbes Shire Council

Did you know? In NSW, the average person wastes $965 of food a year. More than a third of the average rubbish in our bins is wasted food.

– Red: General Waste – Yellow: Recycling – Green: Food and Garden Organics

Love Food Hate Waste NSW’s tips https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au/at-home/reduce-your-food-waste

How can you improve food waste in your house hold?.

Be Seen @ Forbes TAFE Campus

March 21, 2024 by Roxane Manley

This week our Beauty students completed their first client day.

This week our Beauty students completed their first client day

This week our Beauty students completed their first client day.

Bernardis Donate To Forbes Men’s Shed

March 21, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Pictured L-R Forbes Mens Shed Treasurer Tony Thompson, Bernardis owner Tony Bernardi and Forbes Mens Shed President Jim Walklate.

Each year Tony Bernardi (of Bernardis Marketplace in Forbes) gives away $10,000 to local community groups. Customers are given tokens after they make a purchase and they can put their token into one of 3 plastic containers that each represent a different local group or organisation. This happens twice a year and the $10,000 is split amongst those depending upon how many tokens each receive. The winners from the last round of the promotion were the Forbes Mens Shed. Representatives from the Forbes Mens Shed wanted to thank the community for helping them win and also a massive thank you to Tony Bernardi for the donation of $2500.

Jim Walklate, who is the current President of the Forbes Mens Shed, said about Tony Bernardi “Tony is a very big supporter of our Mens Shed, he also comes down each Wednesday and plays cards, we get around 24-30 each Wednesday afternoon who come down for cards which is one of our social get togethers that we enjoy”.

Late last year the Forbes Mens Shed became a registered charity “This year we want to give some money away to help support the local community, this $2500 cheque will certainly help us do that”.

“We would love to have some younger members come along and join us at the Forbes Mens Shed, we have a very aged population now, virtually from the early 70’s to 90’s. Members of any age are welcome, if you have just retired come along have a chat and a cup of coffee. We are coming into firewood season, the boys go out mostly on a Saturday or Sunday, cut it, bring it in, we split it and sell it. We do repairs for people also, which is why we need more carpenters to come and join us” said Jim. So, if you’re in Forbes and looking for a supportive environment where you can tinker, create, and connect, consider paying a visit to the Forbes Community Men’s Shed. It’s more than just a shed—it’s a home away from home for many. Also check out our wide range of second hand tools & furniture at the Forbes Mens Shed.

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