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New President Aims To Make Forbes A Major Retail Hub

July 28, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The new President of the Forbes Business Chamber is Chris Roylance. Chris, who is the Managing Director of Roylance’s Auto One, is taking over from Stuart Thomas who has stepped down after three years as President. Stuart is staying on as a member of the committee.

Chris said one of the main goals of the Chamber would be to promote Forbes as a major regional retail hub in country NSW. Sitting in the President’s chair for a third time, Chris would also like his committee and members to work towards promoting Forbes industry, growing employment opportunities and developing a better retail shopping environment for all customers.

Other goals are to promote and develop more tourism and promote products grown or manufactured in Forbes. “All of this is to be achieved by Forbes businesses working in conjunction with a new and hopefully invigorated Forbes Shire Council,” said Chris. “Forbes businesses have a challenging time ahead but with new technology and improved business practices we will move back to being a major force in country NSW.”

A full committee of ten members was elected at the AGM last week. “We feel this is a great mix of people and we look forward to a continued successful working committee,” said the President. The committee members are Chris Roylance (President), Marg Duggan (Senior Vice President), Stuart Thomas (Past President), Gabe McMillan (Secretary), Kimberly Chudleigh (Treasurer), the Executive: Stevie-leigh Morrison, Jason Hopkins, Ian Bown, Brett Rout and Ben MacKay, and Jill-Ann Borger (Administration). One of the highlights on the Forbes Business Chamber calendar is The Boscars gala event in October. There is an enthusiastic sub committee working hard at the moment to make the event a success.

The Christmas Festival sub committee is also very busy nutting out ideas, making arrangements and setting a date for this year. More details will be announced soon.

The Chamber held a very successful Quarterly Networking Night after the AGM last week. Andrew Rawsthorne, Grants Officer of the Forbes Shire Council, gave a great presentation that was well received.
By Maggi Barnard

Snippets…

July 28, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Run Against Violence: The journey of one woman became the journey of many. The Forbes Domestic Violence Committee invites the community to a screening of Iceberg at 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall tonight. Iceberg follows the journey of Kirrily Dear, who ran 860km from Walgett to Forbes in 2014. Her sole purpose was to break the silence surrounding domestic violence.

Free printmaking workshop: Places are open to participate in a free printmaking workshop in Forbes. The ‘In Print Forbes’ workshops, to be held in August, are a chance for people to learn from expert printmaker Victoria Tuscon Brew, who will lead participants through the printmaking process and help them produce a complete artwork of their own. The workshops will be held over two Thursday’s (11th August and 18th August from 11am to 2pm), and two Saturday’s (20th August and 27th August from 11am to 2pm) at the Northside Chapel Hall in Forbes. Participants will need to be able to attend two workshops – either both Thursday or both Saturday workshops. The workshops are open to all adults or senior high school students. Participants
will generate new artworks for the Forbes Hospital’s art collection and will be asked to donate a print to the Hospital. Bathurstbased Victoria Tuscon Brew is an editioning printmaker – she works with artists to make prints of their works. A graduate of UNSW’s College of Fine Arts, Victoria has over 17 years’ experience. The workshops are free and all materials are provided. Places are limited. To book call Arts OutWest on 6338 4657 or email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au

Western NSW schools on board with a healthy lunch: Primary schools in western NSW are helping the next generation of parents pack healthy lunches for their children to provide students with lifelong cancer prevention benefits. Cancer Council NSW nutrition program Eat It To Beat It delivered 75 Healthy Lunch Box sessions during the Western NSW kindergarten orientation period last year.

Schools are encouraged to get on board for this year’s kindergarten orientation period. The free 25-minute sessions show parents how easy it can be to pack a healthy lunch box every day. Each family gets a free show bag filled with great resources, including a hands-on Healthy Lunch Box Kit. Western NSW Community Programs Coordinator, Fiona Markwick said including fruit and vegetables in the lunch box was an easy step towards eating the recommended two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day.

“Schools tell us that many lunch boxes still contain a lot of packaged foods,” Fiona said. To find out more or to register interest for a Healthy Lunch Box session, go to eatittobeatit.com.au or contact Fiona Markwick on 02 6392 0803 or email fionam@nswcc.org.au

Jump On The Wealth Train

July 28, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Orange resident, Daniel McGregor is turning the financial planning industry model upside down with a revolutionary idea of giving people the ability to create their own financial plan. Daniel, who will be writing a regular column called Wealth Train in The Forbes Phoenix, said he wanted to be a catalyst for change after spending 15 years in an industry plagued by bias.

“Australians pay around $20 billion in fees and expenses on their superannuation and they pay another $5 billion in fees to financial planners,” he explained. “The more of these fees people can keep in their own pockets and the more they have their money appropriately invested, the better off they will be in the long term.

Daniel said he wanted to show people the simple changes they can make that can have a profound impact on their ability to generate wealth. Visit www.wealthtrain.com.au and start your journey to financial freedom.

McLachlan Bull Sale

July 28, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The McLachlan Group bull breeding business will be holding its annual bull sale at the North Logan property on North Logan Road in Cowra on 10th August at 1pm.

The sale will be the business’ fifth annual sale, and McLachlan Group’s Warren Miller expected it to be a popular sale. The sale will have 35 Angus bulls, 20 Charolais bulls and two Polhereford bulls. Angus bulls are the most popular for beef, and Warren said these should sell fast.

All the bulls are grass fed, meaning they live longer, and produce better quality beef. According to Warren, the McLachlan Group’s bulls are very valuable. “Our bulls are of the highest quality, which means our buyers get the best grass fed beef they can.” The past four annual sales have been hugely popular with bulls selling for about $4, 000 each.

Grass has grown very lush after good rains and has lead to very good cattle sales across the region.

Snippets…

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Stork News: Austin Liam Breen was born at 5:30am on 17th June weighing 8lb 1oz, 52cm long in Parkes. He is the second son for Clynt and Kristi Breen and baby brother for Clifford. He is the grandson of the late Cliff Bradley and Jan Bradley of Forbes and Ian and Mary Breen of Canowindra.

Forbes Women’s Sewing Group: If you would like to learn how to sew, the Forbes Youth and Community Centre is now home to the Forbes Women’s Sewing Group once a week. The group meets from 10am to 3pm each Wednesday and is led by Cherylin Cole. Each session is a gold coin donation and Cherylin teaches each person individually. So far women involved have learnt to make quilts, handbags, pillow cushions, wheat bags, library bags and
curtains. Participants can sell their creations at the Forbes Lions Club Car Boot Sale each month. For more information about the Forbes Women’s Sewing Group, contact Cherylin Cole on 6857 3346.

Forbes Neighbourhood Watch: The Neighbourhood Watch BBQ will be on 23rd July at IGA from 10am to 2pm. National Tree Planting Day is on 30th July from 10am to 1pm followed by a BBQ at the Central West Livestock Exchange. The Neighbourhood Watch Information trailer will be at both venues. Volunteers will answer any queries about community involvement. We need more volunteers, please come to our next meeting on 1st August at 7.30pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. For further information contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.

Eisteddfod concludes with Grand Concert: After nine days of competition the dance group sections finalised the 2016 Eisteddfod. Eisteddfod Committee Treasurer, Karyn Glennan was very pleased with the dance sections. More than 100 dancers performed in about 850 routines. The
Forbes Eisteddfod attracts competitors from throughout New South Wales bringing financial benefits to our local business and community. The Committee are now preparing for the Grand Concert tomorrow at 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall. The concert will feature approximately 30 acts that will give the audience a fantastic overview of the eisteddfod. Tickets are still available at $15 for Adults, $10 for Pensioners and $5 for children aged 5 to17years. For bookings contact Jan Facey on 0438 461 867 or Marian Barrass on 0427 729 254.

What’s Hot

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Local Butcher Shannon Birmingham from Forbes Central Butchery is making prizewinning sausages. He won the continental category with his German Bratwurst and Australian Lamb Sausage at the Central West Sausage King and Best Butcher competition in Orange recently. “The secret is good quality meat and the addition of great herbs and spices,” said Shannon.

He has ‘sausage flavours of the week’ every week, and other specials, including steaks, lamb chops, cutlets, roasting portions, chicken and pork on his Facebook page. Shannon will take part in the state final in Bathurst on 24th September. Good Luck Shannon!

Mayoral Notes…

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Wasn’t the weather on the weekend great? It was so nice to sit in the sun and feel alive again. The sun didn’t last long though with more rain upon us. Just a reminder for when you are driving around the shire, there are a number of roads that have been affected by rain creating soft edges and potholes so please make sure you travel with care. We will be completing the repairs as quickly as possible.

Our July meeting was held this week and it was our new General Manager Danny Green’s first Council meeting since arriving in Forbes. Please mark Wednesday, 3rd August in your diaries as we are having a welcome function for him at the Forbes Services Memorial Club from 5.30pm to 7pm.

This is a great chance for everyone to come along and say hello, enjoy a nibble and drink. Everyone is welcome, please RSVP for catering purposes by calling 6850 2361. Another event to mark in your calendar is the Forbes NAIDOC Week celebrations on 23rd August. NAIDOC Week is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate with our traditional owners as one united Australia.

As you know, the Census is being conducted on 9th August and field officers are still needed for our area. If you are interested in these paid positions visit www.abs.gov.au. Last Thursday, Evolution Mining announced $12,500 in funding for Forbes Wheelchair Basketball. This is fantastic news and will allow for five specialised wheelchairs to be purchased as well as other equipment.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.
Mayor, Cr Phyllis Miller OAM

McCormack New Small Business Minister

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Riverina Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack, who is the MP for Forbes as well, feels honoured by his appointment as Minister for Small Business. “Having owned and operated my own small business in Wagga Wagga for more than eight years, I understand first hand the vital role small business plays in many local communities,” Michael said.

“Since coming to Parliament, I have seen how the Coalition’s small business policies, including the instant asset write-offs and a lowering in the company tax rate, have seen an increase in confidence, investment and jobs in the Riverina electorate’s small businesses.

“With the Coalition’s focus on ensuring Australia’s small businesses have a champion and voice in the Ministry, I follow in the steps of two outstanding Small Business Ministers in Bruce Billson and Kelly O’Dwyer. Michael said he would remain focused on his role as the Member for Riverina and being the voice for the Riverina and Central West in Federal Parliament.

Michael, who is the first Small Business Minister who is a member of The Nationals, was sworn in on Wednesday.

Get Up And Pokémon Go

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Charmander, Rhydon, Snorlax, Gastly, Jynx, Pidgeot, Ponyta, Golem… Pikachu! There is a new language in the streets and parks where people congregate staring intently at mobile phones.

It is the language of Pokémon Go, the hottest game in the app store right now with millions of people playing it all over the world, including Forbes. Released earlier this month, Pokémon creatures are popping up everywhere in the real world and the idea is that you catch them.

One avid player in Forbes, Mitch Watson started the Forbes and Parkes Pokémon Go Community on Facebook with 230 members already. “It is a good community of people and fun to get to know each other and go for walks.”

Mitch was with a newfound friend Phillip Whelan in Victoria Park on Monday hunting Pokémon together. The pair said they both played Pokémon in the 1980’s and 90’s, and this game was the closest to the real thing you could get. “This is part of the game’s popularity, and it is free and gets you out of the house.

Phillip was in Canberra last weekend where he said playing the game was totally different. “As there are many more people playing, there are a lot more Pokémon,” he said. Mitch and Phillip are proud of the rare Pokémon they have caught so far, which include a Dragonair and an Aerodactyl.

They both cautioned players to always be alert and stay safe while playing.
By Maggi Barnard

Movie Review – Finding Dory

July 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

This is the long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo, created 13 years after the original. It is set one year after Marlin and Dory found Nemo in Sydney, Australia. They are facing their biggest challenge yet, searching for Dory’s long lost family.

Dory was torn away from her parents when she was young and before she knew it, or could remember, she was lost. Although Dory suffered short-term memory loss, a trigger word set off a long forgotten memory of Dory’s parents and a place – the Jewel of Morro Bay in California.

Along the way Dory meets a Grumpy Octopus named Hank, and they become partners in crime. Dory shows that through persistence and determination you can achieve anything you put your mind to, which is a great lesson for the younger generation to learn. I really enjoyed this movie and would watch it again.

This film is suitable for all ages. It is a great movie to watch for the whole family. I give it five stars.
By Brayden Dukes-Rankmore

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