There was an excellent turn out for Ladies Day last Saturday despite the weather.
It was a huge win for 1st grade in a top of the table clash against Bathurst Bulldogs 28-26.
Close game for the Women with a 5-17 loss and 2nd grade going down 19-32.
Natasha Maclaren-Jones, Dianne Scott (Executive Officer), Shonel Redfern and Mel Evans (Family Support).
Neighbourhood Central: Neighbourhood Central hosted The Hon Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC to their head office in Parkes.
Natasha is the Shadow Minister for Families and Communities, Disability Inclusion, Homelessness and Youth. The Family Support team provide events and services such as Parkes Paint the Town REaD, literacy events, supported playgroups, Boori Easter community event at Peak Hill, supported parenting programs, youth groups and case management. The Neighbourhood Centre at Parkes and the Community Hub at Peak Hill are vital resources for community support and information.
Galari – River – Arts Forbes Inc: “Community” & “Friendly”…says it all! Every Wednesday we’ve been meeting at Club Forbes.We thoroughly appreciate the space and assistance provided to us during our planning journey this year. Established in 1918; Club Forbes’ commitment to the Forbes community is truly embedded. Support the club that supports our town.
Rural Women’s Network: Do you want to learn how to capture your audience’s attention through compelling videos? Don’t miss out on the next TAFE NSW – Women in Business webinar, Social Media Video Strategies for Success. Wednesday 31st July, 12pm-1pm. Hosted by digital marketing expert Laura Prael, who was the recent winner of two prestigious Business NSW
awards, Outstanding Business Leader, 2022 – regional and state titles and Excellence in Small Business, 2022 and 2023 – regional title. Register now at https://www.tafenswevents.com.au/event/women-inbusiness—social-media-video-strategiesfor-success-e8539
Forbes Shire Council: If you are looking for a Council donation or sponsorship (both in-kind or cash contribution) towards a project or event, Council’s Community Funding round is open, closing on 31st July. For more information https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Community Relations Officer on 6850 2300 or community@forbes.nsw.gov.au
Central West Farming Systems: GRDC Harvester SetUp Workshops are back.
Registrations open now for the Tichborne GRDC Harvester SetUp workshop. Learn practical advice to increase harvest efficiency, minimise grain losses and prevent fire.
Free and catered event, Thursday 5th September. Register at http://bit.ly/43vWe52
Forbes Magpies Junior Rugby League: The GUYS catch up is back on Sunday 28th July from 7:30am at the Boys to the Bush Office by the Lake in Forbes. Come along for ice baths, connections and breathwork.
Register at https://www.talk2mebrocatchups.org.au/forbes-guys/
Australians living and working in regional, rural and remote communities have under a week to have their say on telecommunications issues as part of the Australian Government’s Regional Telecommunications Review.
The Hon Alannah MacTiernan, Chair, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee, has urged people to spread the word about the Review to friends, family and colleagues across regional Australia before it closes on Wednesday 31st July at 11:59pm.
People can have their say in a number of ways:
1. Making a submission online, or in writing to: Regional Telecommunications Review, GPO Box 594, CANBERRA ACT 2601
2. Completing a short survey which takes 10 minutes.
Previous Reviews have led to policy initiatives and programs such as the Mobile Black Spot Program and the National Audit of Mobile Coverage; all a result of community feedback.
For information on the Review, making a submission, or completing the survey, visit https://www.rtirc.gov.au/consultation
GRDC grain storage specialist Chris Warrick is encouraging growers to consider if silos are safe and fit for purpose. Photo: Brenton Vanstone.
A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of on-farm silos has industry experts calling on grain growers across the country to assess and either maintain or decommission older silos.
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) grain storage extension team specialist Chris Warrick offered the warning in the wake of several serious, on-farm incidents involving the collapse of silos.
“Growers should be aware that the northern and western sides of silos often have lower moisture, with higher moisture in the southern side of the silo.
“This can present risks when out loading with the dry side generally emptying first in the worst-case scenario this can lead to silo collapse.”
In addition to structural integrity, Mr Warrick encouraged growers to consider safe operation as part of the assessment.
“Whether it be for maintenance or monitoring grain, access to the top of silos is necessary so safe access is a requirement,” he said.
“Many older silos have unsafe ladders, some silos have been purchased without ladders, so the decision is to install safe ladders or an elevated walkway or use a mobile boom lift. Silos being fit for purpose includes a safe way to access the top.”
GRDC has all of the information resources available via storedgrain.com.au with the national team of grain storage specialists available by phoning 1800 WEEVIL.
Parkes PCYC sent 3 teams to Sydney last week to compete in the Nations of Origin Tournament. Ollie, Kate and Andy Thomas prepared one of the footy teams.
Parkes PCYC Club Manager Kimberlet Sherrett helped the kids raise over $20,000 to be able to participate. Torin Hando and Jordan McDougall prepared the other team.
This was the first Nations of Origin Tournament that Parkes PCYC have competed in, so it was seen as an historic moment. Sam Clark prepared the gym girls.
Marcus Inder, Nick Inder and Kailab Tyne are prepared for their game.
On Saturday field of 70 turned out for the Mens golf event, a 2-Person Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The Scratch winners were the pair of Tim West and Steve Betland. Their score of 68 needed a count back to get the win. Unlucky Runners-up were Alf Davies and Phil Duke who needed on shot less on the back-9.
In the Handicap, Brianna and Carolyn Duncan combined for a worthy 65 nett. But they also fought off a count back, pushing Alf Davies and Phil Duke into another Runner-up spot.
The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: B Parker, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Ashton, Ladies: S Crosby. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Sean Brindle whose shot was a long way off but the only name on the sheet. The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back. The visitors came from Trundle, Caragabal and Parkes.
A reminder for the Trundle Open on Aug 3&4, and the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August. And do not forget to Register for the PGA Scramble to be held on 1st September. This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, and there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.
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Do you know of a community member who deserves recognition and support? If you do, we encourage you to nominate them to win free Jim’s Group services.
Aussies are doing it tough at the moment.
The cost-of-living crisis is hurting a lot of people and yet despite this many people continue to soldier on helping out others across the local community demonstrating incredible kindness, fortitude and selflessness.
Jim Penman, founder and head of the nation’s largest franchise group, the Jim’s Group, wants to help our nation’s local heroes and he has launched a Local Heroes Program to give back to people who are struggling and acknowledge and reward them for their incredible contributions to the community.
The Jim’s Local Heroes Program is an extraordinary initiative that will give away over $100k worth of services this year to struggling Aussies across the country. The program is being delivered nationwide with members of the community invited to nominate a local hero who is doing it tough and deserves recognition and support.
The program officially kicked off in Melbourne and is now being rolled out across the entire country. Local heroes will receive any type of Jim’s Group service that they need. Every week, one winner will receive up to $2,000 worth of Jim’s Services. The program is being described as life changing.
“We are proud to help out Aussies in need and we are calling on people to nominate a local hero who deserves a helping hand and would benefit from the donation of Jim’s Group services,” Penman said.
“The Jim’s Group comprises over 50 divisions including lawn mowing, cleaning, painting, bathroom renovations and plumbing, landscaping and much more. With our broad and wonderful range of highly rated services and amazing group of franchisees, we are looking forward to helping out Aussies in need.”
The giveaway also includes Jim’s Healthcare services which launched this month.
Nominations are now open for the community to nominate via https://jims.net/jimslocalheroes/
Australia’s most trusted rural charity is encouraging farmers to reach out for assistance this Farm Safety Week. “This year’s Farm Safety Week theme is ‘in safe hands’,” Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said.
“Rural Aid’s mission is to stand with farmers when they need it most. We’re encouraging farmers to register with Rural Aid, so that our organisation and its passionate donors, can support farmers’ wellbeing and safety with a hand-up.”
Rural Aid’s range of assistance measures help farmers improve their lives and businesses before, during and after disaster events – be it drought, bushfire or flood.
“Rural Aid’s mental health and wellbeing team do a fantastic job of heading on-farm to chat with primary producers, at no cost to the farmer,” Mr Warlters said.
Rural Aid’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, Myf Pitcher, said it takes strength to reach out for help.
“We want farmers to treat themselves as their most precious business asset and be open to receiving help with their busy workload,” Ms Pitcher said.
“Registering with Rural Aid means we can support farmers when they need it, now or in the future, and it helps us support rural communities as well.”
To register, visit www.ruralaid.org.au or call 1300 327 624.
I hope that you are all staying warm this week with the icy conditions we have been experiencing. Spare a thought for all of the agents, vendors, buyers and CWLE staff at the Saleyards this week where 46,800 sheep were yarded in awful conditions, but a great top price of $324.20. The CWLE is such an asset for Forbes and is it amazing to see it being used at this capacity.
On the issue of weather I would also like to thank all of the oval using sporting groups for their patience at this time regarding the ovals. We are keen to ensure that they are not damaged to the extent of making repairs time consuming and expensive so we appreciate your co-operation in staying off the fields when we ask. Thankyou again for bearing with us and the weather!This week I had the immense pleasure of congratulating Donna Bliss on her Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council 2024 Staff Member of the Year award. Donna leads an incredible group of professionals at Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation supporting our community with their huge range of services. We are very fortunate to have Yoorana Gunya in our town and it seems like they are going from strength to strength.
A reminder that there are a number of workshop opportunities and information sessions happening in coming weeks for Community Recovery. Next week Reconstruction NSW will be back in town running information sessions on the Central West Resilient Homes Program. On Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 from 10am to 7pm each day, affected homeowners are invited to come along to Town Hall to discuss the next steps in this program.
You can book a meeting by calling Service NSW on 1800 844 085 or just drop in on one of the days.
Our Recovery officers also have a free mental health session – Tough Times Require Strong Action on 31st July at Town Hall and First Aid for Babies and Children course on 25th of July. The team also has a handy little e-newsletter that you can subscribe to through our website that outlines all of the latest news in recovery and all of the events that are coming up. Contact Council on 6850 2300 if you would like more detail on these events or to supply your email address for the newsletter.
And finally a reminder that our Community Funding program closes on the 31st July for this round. The program is the way that you can ask Council for in-kind or cash support for your event or activity. It’s for notfor-profit groups and is a competitive process, but you can access up to $5,000 in support. Applications can be made through Councils Website – just look for Community Funding program – and good luck!
God Bless
Phyllis Miller OAM
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show committee members Andrew Kerr, Amy Slessor, Paul Bennett, Alistair Lunn, Ian Bartholomaeus, Judy Kerr, Adam McGregor, Janine Whitfield, Karryn McGregor, Pierre Dalle, Martine Dalle, Mark Watts, Jenny Watts and Paul Kay with the entries at the 2023 show.
The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show has entries rolling in for the 32nd annual event. Entries close next week, and the committee is expecting another great show with similar numbers of wines to be entered as last year.
President Mark Watts said there were also a number of wineries who hadn’t entered previously entering this year. “We are really looking forward to another successful event,” Mark said.
Mark Richardson is returning as chair of judges and judging will take place from Monday 19 August to Wednesday 21st August at the Forbes Town Hall.
The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show finishes with the Public Tasting held on Friday 23 August from 6.30pm at the Forbes Town Hall.
All the wines entered in the show will be available for patrons to taste and finger food will be provided. Tickets are $30 per person.
The next event is the Gourmet Wine Dinner, which will also be held at the Forbes Town Hall and celebrates the trophy winners of the show.
The dinner will be held Saturday 21st September from 7pm with a four-course meal catered by Eat Your Greens featuring trophy winning wines to complement the meal.
Tickets for this event are $130 per person.
If you purchase your tickets to both events in the same transaction, you will receive a $10 discount, making attending both events $150 per person.
Tickets are available at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/44190/nsw-small-winemakers-wine-show