Roxane Manley

Find It in AMAZING Forbes Christmas Carnival

December 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

From 5 – 9 pm in Templar, Rankin and Battye Streets

The Forbes Business Chamber is pleased to be hosting many activities, market and food stalls and some very special entertainment that will be held on the main stage.

The Forbes Pre School will kick of the entertainment at 5.15pm, followed by the Forbes Guitar Academy at 5.30pm, Kristens Dance Studio at 6.30pm, Bedgerabong Public School at 7pm and Forbes Town Band at 7.30pm. Throughout the evening their will be Why Leave Town draws and announcements letting visitors know what is on where.

“There are many food options so please browse before you make your choice. You will be able to discover what is available for Christmas in the businesses and market stalls” said Aaron Acheson, President of the Forbes Business Chamber. Located throughout the carnival site is Trang Hue Vietnamese Food, Ridgey’s Delights, Romanian Delights, Dipping Dots Ice cream, Paulette’s Mr Whippy Van, Saltbush Lamb, Mumma Bear Food, Coffee and Catering, Cook Wook Wong Chinese Food, Forbes Men’s Shed BBQ, Wattle Café’ Gelato and Take Away, Noodle Box on Rankin, Forbes Pizza, Isabels Place food and drinks,Central Butchery BBQ and Good Folk Food located next to the Club Forbes bar and drinks.

“I am looking forward to the activities, rides and fun that the carnival will bring to the community of Forbes, surrounding villages and wider district,” said Aaron Acheson.

In addition to a great variety of market stalls there is a rock-climbing wall, street art, tea cups merry go round, bottle art, jumping castles, bungee trampoline and a giant slide.

“Don’t forget to click on the QR Code to have a chance in the draws. Thank you to the sponsors of the Find It In Forbes Promotion and to the volunteers who help organise, set up and clean up the carnival,” said Aaron Acheson.

Be Seen – Forbes Rugby League

December 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Forbes Magpies are super excited to announce some signings to their 2024 First Grade side.

With some returning faces, local legends coming back on board and new recruits.

Keep an eye out for some more exciting signings to come.

Be Seen – Parkes Netball Courts

December 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

It was a hot 36 degrees on the court .

They showed up and played their best

Don’t forget next Tuesday 12th is the last game for the 2023 season.

Come in your best Christmas get up.

Counting The Mental Cost Of End Of Year Financial Struggles: Beyond Blue

December 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Pictured is Beyond Blue’s Clinical Spokesperson Dr Grant Blashki who said “It’s been a tough year as people grapple with cost-of-living pressures, high inflation, continual rate rises, and economic uncertainty”..

New Beyond Blue data reveals one in five people’s mental health is being extremely impacted by the rising cost of living. A new community survey commissioned by Beyond Blue found financial pressures are the number one stressor for people as we head towards the end of year.

The survey found, the overwhelming majority (77 per cent) say they feel stressed heading into the end of the year – almost a third feel “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressed.

83 per cent report the rising cost of living is negatively impacting their mental health, with one in five respondents reporting that impact is extreme. People aged 18 – 49 were more likely to report the cost of living was having a negative impact on their mental health, and almost a third of all respondents say they are unlikely to put a plan in place to manage their mental health.

Beyond Blue’s Clinical Spokesperson Dr Grant Blashki said “Beyond Blue is prepared for an increase in demand for its support service this month”.

“Last December, we saw a 41 per cent increase on the monthly average in contacts to the Beyond Blue Support Service, and we expect the same, if not more, this year,” said Dr Blashki.

“As the holiday season approaches, financial stress is having a significant impact on people’s mental health, it’s a time of great reflection, loneliness for some, and impossible financial expectations for others, such as buying presents or travelling to see family”.

*The Ipsos Community Sentiment Poll surveyed a representative sample of 1,000 people in November.

Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Come along to the Forbes Town Hall and get in the Christmas spirit.

Exhibits can be delivered any time from 8am Friday 1st Dec to the Forbes Town Hall. Public viewing is Friday 1st December from 1pm-5pm. Saturday 2nd Dec 9am -5pm, Sunday 3rd Dec from 9am to 2pm. Exhibitors can collect their entries at 2pm Sunday.

Entry to view the Christmas trees over the weekend is $5 an adult. Primary aged children are free. Judging is by Popular Vote. Throughout the weekend visitors can vote for their favourite exhibits.

Schools, childcare centres, families and community groups have entered this year.

There are so many community groups that have been enjoying working together to make their entries.

The Members of our Town’s Ambulance service have completed an entry, also the Xray Department from the hospital have an entry ready.

First time entrants this year are the members of the Men’s Shed.

They really should be able to nail up a tree! Pictured are a few entries from Forbes North School.

A great example of entries big and small, group and individual.

The tree made of loops of white paper has been made by the office ladies at Forbes North.

Each time they have spare printer paper they save it and instead of throwing it out they have created a recycled paper tree!

Year 2 have been collecting the school eggs and have kept tally of all eggs produced.

They are in the process of blowing some of the eggs and making Christmas baubles for their class tree .

Big or small we love them all. Rotary Ipomoea members encourage you to come along over the weekend to see the amazing creativity of the exhibitors.

Claude The Mowerman In Town

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Keep an eye out for Claud and his Mower.

Claude ‘The Mowerman’ Harvey OAM will be travelling through Forbes on or around the 9-11th of December 2023. Raising awareness and millions of dollars for Bravehearts, an organisation which campaigns for child sexual abuse prevention Claud was born in Kempsey, NSW in 1945, he became an active and dedicated Bravehearts volunteer after watching footage on the news of a paedophile being arrested for sexually assaulting a child. Having seen this he thought, “We all would like to hurt the perpetrator, but how many of us would think to help the victim?”.

Bravehearts is a great organisation and for more than a decade Claud has rolled his well-worn mower around the streets, pubs, beaches and tourist strips of the Gold Coast.

In 2008, I capitalised on growing popularity by completing a four week walk from the Gold Coast to Sydney, collecting donations along the way.

If you happen to see Claud on his travels in the area, be sure to stop and say hi and donate if you are able to.

Businesses In Forbes Are Gearing Up For Christmas

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

“The shops are certainly decked out for Christmas and are already welcoming many Christmas shoppers through their doors. The Christmas Promotion is running so please remember to click on the QR Code with every purchase and fill in your details to go into the weekly draw.” said Aaron Acheson.

Work continues towards the Find It In AMAZNG Forbes Christmas Carnival with festivities kicking off a 5pm. The street closure will take place on the 8 December from 12 noon in Rankin, Templar and Battye Streets. Please park all Vehicles off the street to allow for the rides to load into the area.

Market Stalls, rides, street games, art activities, face painting and lots more will see a very busy and fun area for the duration of the Carnival. Food stalls and trucks will be on site to feed Forbes residents and visitors.

Forbes Christmas Carnival will be held on the 8 December from 5 – 9pm.

Thank you to our sponsors Forbes Shire Council, Forbes Business Chamber Inc, WIN and PRIME TV. Other major sponsors are: Bernardis and Terry Bros Carpet Court, Forbes Phoenix, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Gunns Menswear and Embroidery, MD Steel and Walkers AgNVet.

Participating businesses have once again offered tremendous support for the Find It In AMAZING Forbes This Christmas. The businesses Acheson’s Mitre 10, AgriWest, Allure On Main, Bernardis, Blue Sky Outdoors, Blush Organic Beauty, Bowns Sports Power, Cahills Footwear Forbes, Chapter Two Boutique, C&D Floorcovering, Euphoria Road, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Forbes Automotive Services and ARB, Forbes Business Chamber Inc., Forbes Central Butchery, Forbes Shire Council, Forbes Small Engines, Graces Hair Studio, Gunns Menswear and Embroidery, HozPots Garden Centre, Isabel’s Café, Jessica’s Beauty, Life Pharmacy, Little Extras Lifestyle, Loomzys FishNFix, News On Rankin, MD Steel, Phillip Wells Optometrist, Robbs Jewellers, Steel Technology, Terry Bros Carpet Court, The Bakehouse, The Book Dispensary, Turners Furniture One, Undercover Sleepwear and Lingerie and WA Knights Cranes, Walkers AgNVet.

Supporting businesses are MCC Chudleigh and Dobell, Forbes Livestock, Michael Robinson and Real Estate, Central West Diesel, Miller Whitty Lennon and McMillian Industries.

Well Done Georgia

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

We are delighted to announce that Womens XV player Georgia Cole has been invited to participate in a pre Christmas training camp with the NSW Waratahs. Georgia heads to Sydney today where she will spend 4 weeks training with the Waratahs at their Daceyville facility.

Georgia is looking forward to being exposed to the next level of rugby and the opportunity to be selected in the Waratahs 2024 Super W squad. She will endeavour to learn as much as possible from the elite coaches and hopes to be able to share the new skills she acquires with her Forbes teammates.

‘We are so proud of Georgia’s achievements, she is an excellent role model for women’s rugby in our area and we wish her all the best in the next chapter of her rugby career. It is great to see the pathways that NSW Rugby have created for young women to progress from bush footy to opportunities in the Super W.’ Sam Parish (FRUC President)

The Forbes Rugby Union Club and the Forbes Rugby Old Boys are pleased to support Georgia in this exciting opportunity and look forward to following her journey.

Planning A Great Night Out Means Planning A Safe Trip Home

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

If you are planning a night out, you also need to plan a safe trip home – and you could win a new swag just by sharing your Plan B.

Warmer weather and the end of the year mean it’s celebration time for many, and a Transport for NSW initiative is aimed at making this summer the safest ever on our roads.

Patrons at more than 336 pubs, clubs and bottle shops across western NSW will be able to enter a competition at each participating venue to win a swag valued at around $250.

Entrants at these participating venues can take part in the ‘Win a Swag’ initiative simply by telling us their Plan B for getting home safely.

Transport for NSW Regional Director West Alistair Lunn said the message was simple for people heading out during the festive season: always have a Plan B to get back home safely” Mr Lunn said.Statistics show the devastating impact of alcohol on the state’s road toll, with drink driving playing a part in 17 per cent of all fatal crashes in NSW from 2018 to 2022 and seven per cent of serious crashes.

The impact is even greater in the bush, with a little over 50 per cent of all alcohol-related crashes between 2018 and 2022 occurring on country roads.

The Transport for NSW Win A Swag initiative will run throughout December and January, in partnership with local councils across the state.

Be Seen Forbes North Public School

November 30, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Forbes North Public School students attend the Schools Spectacular 2023.

Extremely busy with rehearsals but are ready for the stage

Ready for final day of School Spectacular 2023.

That’s a wrap after a huge week.Congratulations girls.

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