Congratulations to Aaron Wilkie and Jack Elliott who have been selected in the Lachlan Valley Men’s team to contest the GolfNSW NSW Country Week Championships at Rocks Country Club 11th and 12th November 2023. We will host this event on 9th and 10th November 2024 and hope to have more reps in team.
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Do You Want To Be Featured In Our Special Elvis Edition?
Each year to commemorate and celebrate everything Parkes Elvis Festival, we print and distribute a Special Elvis Edition of The Forbes & Parkes Phoenix. This year is the 31st Parkes Elvis Festival and it kicks of January 2024 January 10-14.
The Special Elvis Edition is our biggest edition of the year, and the only paper we print in full color from front to back. If you have an Elvis/Festival related story idea or submission then you are encouraged to email Roxane editor@parkesphoenix.com.au
Alternatively if you would like to advertise in our Special Edition the bookings have now opened and you can contact Roxane for all your advertising needs sales@parkesphoenix.com.au
With over 25,000 visitors expected to make their way to Parkes to enjoy the Parkes Elvis Festival in January 2024, do not miss your chance to be featured in our Special Elvis Edition which has become somewhat of a collectors item for festival goers
Let’s rock, Everybody, let’s rock, Everybody in the whole of Parkes, will be dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Parkes Tennis
Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis and her junior coaching team.
It’s time to hit the court for Cardio Tennis. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks from the 23rd of October. 45 minute sessions at a cost of $15 per session. Online Registrations are open at www.ParkesTennis.com.au
It was nice to get most of our coaching team together and reward them for another great term of junior tennis programs. They continue to strive to deliver ‘best practice’ each and every day for the Parkes Shire.
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Sharon Bevill of Currajong Disability Services.
Currajong Disability Services: Congratulations to Currajong’s Sharon Bevill on being nominated for the 2023 Condobolin Business Awards for outstanding employee. Sharon was a finalist for this award, with the event being held last Friday night.
Well done Sharon on this wonderful achievement, your care, support and dedication to participants does not go unnoticed, thank you.
Lifeline: In 2022, a total of 3,249 Australian lives were lost to suicide. Behind every statistic there is a person. We remember those who died by suicide in 2022, and those who attempted suicide. We acknowledge the many people left behind who are learning to live a life without their loved ones. Every life lost is a tragedy which beyond the individual person affects families, workplaces and communities. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed and needs support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days). We’re here to listen.
TAFE NSW Forbes: Enrol now 900-81908 Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Welding at Forbes Campus 3rd to 6th October 2023, 8.00am – 4.30pm each day. Fully subsidised course. Participants must be: 16 years or older, no longer be at school and live or work in NSW. Places are limited so get in quick. Enrol at: https://online-enrolments.oneebs.tafensw.edu.au/
If you are under 18 please contact 0438 565 918 during office hours for details of how to enrol. RTO 90003
Central West Farming Systems: Field walk with Wendy Gill from Achieve Ag Consultancy on Thursday, 5th October from 3-5pm at the producer demonstration site: “North Condobolin,” Boona Road, Condobolin (meet at the shearing shed)Book now at: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1124035. For information, contact Diana Fear, CWFS CEO 0427 897 530.
Fire and Rescue NSW: With the weather warming up, it’s not uncommon for us to be called out to help with some reptilian guests. Just another day on the job for our firefighters, who regularly train to keep up their snake retrieval sssskills fresh to protect them and the community.
National BBQ Championships Forbes: We are excited to have Master Chef contestant and Taste of Australia foodie Hayden Quinn judging the 2023 National BBQ Championships on 28th October at Grinsted Oval. Come down and watch the cooking demonstration and get your team together and register today on the Fobes Council website.
Popular TV Chef Hayden Quinn will be Judging the 2023 National BBQ Championships.
One Of Australia’s Deadliest Cancers Has Doubled In The Last 20 Years
Data just released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)i estimates that more Australians than ever before will be claimed by pancreatic cancer, a disease that is, for the first time, acknowledged to be a common cancer.
Pancreatic cancer has a devastatingly low five-year survival rate of only 12.5%. The disease is predicted to claim more lives than breast cancer this year (an estimated 3,669 people) and has the lowest survival rate of all common cancers. Over 4500 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and 80 per cent of patients will die within 12 months.
“Pancreatic cancer results in limited visibility and reduced public awareness, and consequently, many people are aware that pancreatic cancer is now a common cancer,” says Michelle Stewart, CEO of PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
“In contrast, more high-profile cancers experience survival rates of over 90% while for pancreatic cancer the survival rate is only 12.5%, which drops alarmingly to just 6.8% for people who live in regional Australia,” continued Ms Stewart. There has never been a more critical time to call for increased funding.”
Forbes Garden Club Meeting Report
Guest speaker Pol Cruz with his Bonsai display.
At the last meeting Elvy Quirk welcomed 36 members present and introduced Leonie Todd, thanking her for making her garden available for the meeting. Leonie then spoke about her garden which was only small when she moved there, but plants from family and friends have brought many lovely additions.
We were all happy to hear Gail Mendham is on the mend and doing well.
Arrangements are being made for the Open Garden’s weekend 14th and 15th October, with flyers sent to other clubs and local outlets. Members are needed to sell raffle tickets.
The guest speaker at the meeting was Pol Cruz, with his display of bonsai. He is an artist who also paints and works with clay Some of his bonsai included an olive tree found on a creek bank in South Australia reported to be 70 years old, a paper bark tree from the old Forestry 30 years old, an English Ash from Grenfell and a lichen covered rock all had a story connected in his display. He also gave tips on watering and pruning, as several members brought their own bonsai to show him. Janette Thomas moved a vote of thanks.
Raffle winners were first Jenny Dwyer and second Denise Thurston. Flower of the month winners were first Sylvia Glasson with an orchid, second Marg West with an orchid, and third Margo Rath with a camellia.
The next meeting will be at the home of Irene and Trevor Ford, 52 Calarie Road on Thursday 28th September at 2pm. Please bring a hat, chair and cup. Members are also asked to bring along $60 to pay for our 70th birthday celebrations on 11th November.
By Green Thumb
Croquet News
There were 30 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday 16th September. Three players were able to win three games, Carolyn Neilsen, Harley Stewart and Barry White. The big winners on the day were 14 – 9 Noel Jolliffe and John Job. The mid winners were 14 – 10 Elvy Quirk and Neville Spry, John Allegri and Phillip Moran. Close games on the day included:
• Lorraine Todd and Neville Spry 14 KevinRubie and John Job 13
• Jamie and Tony Thomson 14 Robin Polsand Phillip Moran 12
• John Browne 14 Geoff Coles 12
• Harley Stewart and John Cole 14 ElvyQuirk and Russel Andrson 12
• Sandy Hepburn and Fay Picker 14 Kevinand Chris Rubie 12
• Robin Pols and Alex Todd 14 Tony andIndia Thomson 12
• John Farah and Geoff Coles 14 Noel Jolliffe and Tony Thomson 12
• Sandy Hepburn and Cheryle Toohey 14Elvy Quirk and Lyn Simmonds 12
• Harley Stewart and Alex Todd 14 PeterWest an Joan Litlejohn 12
• Kevin Rubie and Fay Picker 14 RusellAnderson and John Cole 12
• Carolyn Neilsen and Peter West 14 JohnBrowne and John Farah 11
• Joan Littlejohn and Cheryle Toohey 14Lyn Simmonds and Geoff Coles 11
• Harley Stewart and Barry White 14 FayPicker and Rusell Anderson 11
• John Cole and Noel Jolliffe 14 John Farah and India Thomson 11
• Carolyn Neilsen and John Allegri 14 LynSimmonds and Marie Spry 11
• John Farah and Jamie Thomson 14Cheryle Toohey and Phillip Moran 11
• Peter West and Barry White 14 Jill Rubieand Joan Littlejohn 11
• Carolyn Neilsen and John Browne 14Robin Pols and Jill Rubie 11
• Barry White and Lorraine Todd 14 JohnJob and Nevile Spry 11
By Pegging Out
Parkes & District Soccer Association
Congratulations the following teams on their 2023 finals success:
Open Juniors Final: Rovers defeated Stallions 4 – 2.
• Best & Fairest male: Jack Greenland
• Best & Fairest female: Nicole Ellis
• Player of match: Chelsea McMaster
U12 Final: Victory defeated Peak Hill Shooting Stars 5 – 2.
• Best & Fairest male: Shaquille Buchanon
• Best & Fairest female: Lilah Smith
• Player of match: Lucas Hunter
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Parkes Shire Library: Check out the Marramarra Makerspace school holiday program and come join us for some building fun as we make marble runs and build paper towers. Open to 6-12 year olds. Bookings essential on 6861 2309 or at the library.
Hearing Australia: Are excited to launch their new range of hearing devices which include options that are discreet, rechargeable, and feature auto adjust. For over 75 years, Hearing Australia has provided expert hearing care for all Australians, so whatever your lifestyle or budget, you can trust our audiologists to find the right hearing aid for you. Book an appointment at www.hearing.com.au
Parkes Elvis Festival: Book your tickets now for the 50’s Greatest Hits Concert with Aaron W Mansfield and Anthony Fenech with special guest Elvis tribute artists. The talented Aaron will have you singing laughing and dancing as he wears the hats of the most famous entertainers of our generation. Bushmans Motor Inn, Thursday 11th January at 7pm. Purchase tickets at 123tix.
If you need assistance call 123TIX on 02 6881 8632.
Trundle ABBA Festival: WiFi services will be stretched with the amount of attendees expected at this year’s Trundle ABBA Festival. Make sure to be prepared with cash before arriving in Trundle to avoid disappointment. Please do not expect to withdraw cash when you arrive in Trundle. We can’t wait to see you all there!
NSW Government Budget Update: Here’s how NSW is managing the 2023-24 State Budget. This budget aims to:
• Build more homes amidst the housing crisis
• Fund more essential workers for our public services
• Revitalise our schools, hospitals, transport and roads
• Find out what all this means for you https://www.budget.nsw.gov.au/my-budget
Grazing Down The Lachlan: And that’s a wrap! Thank you so much for coming on the Grazing journey with us for 2023. This event couldn’t happen without the dedicated and passionate committee behind it – thank you so much to Kath Garland, Olivia Turner, Kylie Brockmann, Kim Muffet and (not pictured but equally as important!) Emily Wilson, Emma Ridley and Jill Morgan.
Grazing Down The Lachlan Committee members. Photo credit to Monique Lovick Photography.
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