Mayoral Notes
The end of this week also means the end of Term 3 for our school students – and it also means the end of the classroom world for our latest Year 12 students. For this group of young men and women embarking on the
HSC study period, hang in there – there is only a little while to go!! Maintain your study program, but most importantly remember to keep up your self care, check in on your mates and if you are celebrating the end of
formal schooling, please make sure to do it safely.
For parents of all other school aged children, Council and other businesses in town have organised so much for your children to do these holidays there is no way they can be bored! I know we are kicking off with a mural workshop – how amazing would it be to leave your mark in town? We also have the very popular fishing workshops, craft days, Children are Stinky theatre show, Creative Community Concepts, Magic Festival, and outdoor movies. But don’t forget all the other great stuff we have here too – skatepark, BMX track, the town pool which
will open on 1st October, library and more. Please make sure you support these wonderful events, we are so lucky to be able to secure so much for our young people.
The community has so many other events coming up – the Forbes Challenge Cup between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Canberra United at Botanical Gardens. I am so excited to see a game of this level being played here! And a bowls carnival too.
I am also pleased to announce that rebuilding works at the Homemaker Centre have started, as too has remediation works on Pitt Stop corner. Both of these projects may seem a long time in the making but there is so much work that goes on behind the scenes with many agencies involved, planning, securing of contracts and so on.
Enjoy your week – enjoy your school holidays! God bless.
Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor
Forbes Town & District Tennis Club
Tennis is such a great social sport to get involved in. The upcoming Tuesday Night Comp will run from 7pm and be first to six games.
Tuesday Night Competition starts 10th October. Get your mates together and nominate a team, minimum of four players are needed, although individual nominations are welcome. Nominations close on 3rd October.
Parkes Tennis
A great day of tennis was had and competitive spirit was shown at the Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional finals. Congratulations to Forbes Public School and St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra who showed their skills on the red ball Hotshots courts to qualify for the State Finals in Sydney in November.
SAVE THE DATE: Mondays 6.30pm and Wednesdays 6.30pm. Starting 23rd October for 6 weeks. Online registrations open Tuesday 3rd October, 7pm. www.parkestennis.com.au
Mayoral Notes
Today we welcome CMOC Northparkes executives to Forbes to see firsthand where their community funding is going. Northparkes recently celebrated its 25th birthday with a funding gift to us, and this money was put into barbecue, shade and seating facilities at Forbes Ski Dam, which we know will be well-used especially over the summer months! Their support of our community is greatly appreciated.
We received the amazing feedback from a new-ish resident last week thanking Council for its commitment to its community, and I have to say that it is so gratefully received. Our staff put so much effort into events, service provision, asset maintenance and so on, knowing that as residents
ourselves how wonderful it is to live in this community. So to our resident, thank you for your kind words, it has lifted our hearts, and we hope you continue to enjoy our community and all its magnificence!
It is exciting every week to sit here and think about what is coming up for Forbes – both Council run and community driven! There never seems to be a dull moment. This weekend for example the renowned Grazing Down the Lachlan will return to the Goanna sculpture, more sports presentations will be held and on Thursday Council hosted its RUOK Day with special guest Robbie Farah, a former professional rugby league footballer.
Next week an Industry Development Workshop introducing Destination Central West NSW is on Monday, a Sustainability Workshop for recycling warriors – and I truly hope I am not missing anything. Keep your eye on our website and socials for more details, or send an email to events@ forbes.nsw.gov.au to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Till next week, God bless, enjoy your weekend.
Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor
Forbes & District Soccer Club Incorporated
Forbes Summer Indoor Futsal (5 a side) for U/5s to Opens. Same as winter registration, go online www.playfootball.com.au select Forbes, then select your desired playing age group, e.g. Forbes Futsal Under 5s. Youth can register in additional teams no extra cost. Face to Face registrations at Bernardis this Saturday morning 10am-12pm, and at the Liberty A League game Saturday 23rd September.
Starting Dates: Monday and Thursdays16 and 19 October to 27 and 30 November, then Christmas/New Year break toreturn 30th January ending 29th February, 2024.
Costs: 4-18 years $60, 19 and over $85Active Kids Vouchers applicable.
Age Groups: Under 5s, 7s, 9s, 12s,15s, Open Ladies (inc youth), Open Men(inc youth).
Game Location: Forbes High School.Registration Closing
Starting Date: Friday 6th October.
Wiradjuri Cultural Tour For Inland Rail Staff
Ahead of construction work starting on the Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) Inland Rail section in the next few weeks, the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre has led an immersive cultural tour for staff of Inland Rail and S2P major contractor Martinus Rail.
The tour included a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, a lunch of native foods, and the Inland Rail and Martinus staff were hosted on a journey to see sites of cultural significance along Lake Forbes by the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre team.
Aunty Wendy, from the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, said “We welcomed the opportunity to host the Inland Rail and Martinus Rail teams on a tour of cultural sites in Forbes. Together we spent time at the yarning circle and visited the bronze “Family Matters” sculpture and totem poles which tell stories from our community.
Melvyn Maylin, Inland Rail Director of Program Delivery for Albury to Parkes, said “Inland Rail will be consulting with First Nations leaders at every opportunity to ensure progress on the program of works in southern New South Wales is carried out in cooperation with those First Nations communities.
“The cultural appreciation tour was a great opportunity to discuss the history of our first peoples, be more aware of our environment and make conscious decisions about preserving cultural heritage going forward.
“We would like to thank the team at the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for a meaningful and positive tour, and we look forward to continuing this relationship between the Wiradjuri people and Inland Rail.”
For more information on how Inland Rail is working with First Nations communities, head to https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/building-inland-rail/working-with-communities/working-with-first-nations-communities/.
Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc.
And that’s a wrap for non-competitive age groups for the 2023 season. If you would like to purchase one of the professional photos for $10, it isn’t too late, simply DM Rhiannon Guess Photography. The Committee would like to thank the players, parents, coaches, managers, supporters and canteen helpers for a fantastic season. See you all in 2024.
Snippets…
Early detection of Prostate Cancer is the key to survival.
Attention All Men: All men over 50 years, need regular testing for prostate cancer, and over 40 years if runs in family. The Parkes Prostate Cancer and Support Group have small information booklets available. It is extremely important to have regular PSA and physical testing as statistics show, if the cancer is diagnosed early the disease can be more effectively treated. Do not be turned away by your GP. Nearly 70 australian men are now diagnosed daily and more than 10 dying every day from Prostate Cancer. The number of deaths have increased by 5% this year primarily as a result of only 36% of Prostate Cancers detected at stage 1 when the disease can be more effectively treated.
Big News For The Eugowra Show: Thanks to very generous donors who support events through the GIVIT platform, The Eugowra Show committee have been given the funds to allow every resident of the Eugowra community free membership and entry to the Eugowra Show for 2023. Please book your membership tickets online or at the gate: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/40043/eugowra-show-2023
Rural Aid Offers Relief To Varroa-Affected Beekeepers: Australia’s most trusted rural charity has restated its support of commercial beekeepers as concern mounts over the continuing spread of the invasive varroa mite.
More than 260 outbreaks of varroa mite have now been detected since June 2022, when the alarm was first raised at the Port of Newcastle.
Rural Aid has provided more than $500,000 to beekeepers since 2015 and is ready to again provide a ‘hand up’ to producers when it was needed most. Rural Aid has experienced an increase in calls from distressed beekeepers who are understandably upset that their livelihoods and livestock are in jeopardy.
Varroa-mite affected beekeepers can apply for assistance at www.ruralaid.org.au/services-provided. Donations are needed, so if you would like to help you can make a donation at https://varroamite.ruralaid.org.au/
Parkes Shire Libraries: Don’t forget, The Cardboard Show is now open in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library. Come and see these spectacular artworks made by our talented community!
Bookings are now open for Term 3 School Holiday Activities taking place across three of our Library branches in the holidays. Contact Parkes Library for more information on 02 6861 2309.
Visit The Cardboard Show at The Parkes Shire Library and register for school holiday events.
Dirty Gloves Nursery Open Day This Saturday
Spring has sprung and what better place to celebrate than Parkes’ newest plant nursery, Dirty Gloves Nursery. Mitch and Casey Miles along with their three children, Finn (five), Noah (two) and Harper (9 months), seized the opportunity when news that the towns local nurseries were closing their gates permanently.
The family of five, at the time, struggled to find sufficient childcare to return to previous work and so they decided to take their already small hobby of growing vegetables, succulents and other garden ornamentals, and turn it into a small home nursery.
“I was already selling a few things from the front garden, so to erect a shade house in our paddock and expand what we had to offer was a very exciting opportunity” Miles said.
Boasting a variety of trees, flowers, grasses, bushes, natives, fruit and nut trees, roses and vegetables, Dirty Gloves Nursery has all you need to make your garden shine with colour, texture and fragrances.
There’s even a selection of garden art available from concrete statues to welded flowers and animals, even glass flowers made from recycled plates.
“We like fun and creative ways to spruce up the garden. There’s no shortage of creativity amongst our family members,” said Miles.
Although the nursery has been operating since January the urge to share some of the spring fever has prompted an open day event. Surrounding communities are encouraged to come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, and picnic on the grassed area at the front of the nursery to celebrate the new business’ first spring.
“We are very excited to share our love for gardening with the people of Parkes and surrounding communities,” Miles explained. “With the prices rising across all other living expenses we want to offer quality plants and garden art at an affordable price.”
Dirty Gloves Nursery open day will be this Saturday 16th September from 10am – 2pm at 54 Corcoran Road Parkes. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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