It was all hands on deck for Red Bend Catholic College students.

The students packed 150 Christmas hampers for families in need.

Donations made possible thanks to St. Vincent de Paul and Bernardi’s Marketplace.

More than one hundred people turned out today for the first ever International Men’s Day event held at Lions Park on Friday, 29 November.

The event was to celebrate men and boys, aiming to start an important conversation about the social and health issues faced by many.

There was a free breakfast, ice baths, guest speakers and a walk around the lake. Thanks to Talk2MeBro, Flan­nery’s Pharmacy, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes, Ser­vice NSW, Forbes Meals On Wheels and Carer Gateway.

Thank you to leaders on the SRC and Ms O’Leary for organising pink and white ribbon day.

It was a day to start important conversations about breast cancer and domestic violence.

It was also a day to raise funds for two important causes. A total of $680 raised, Thanks to all.

Forbes Shire Council invited Phil Donato MP and local equestrian groups to help officially open the brand new Multipurpose Equestrian Centre (MEC) on Tuesday 26 November

The MEC is designed to host all sorts of equestrian events, from pony club all the way to rodeos and camp­drafts, and is expected to make Forbes a drawcard for equestrian groups right across NSW.

The project was funded by a $3.6 million grant from the NSW Government Office of Sport Multi Sport Community Facility Fund. It features an 80m x 60m covered sand arena, grandstand seating and road access for cars, floats and trucks

Local Artist Jac Clark held opening night of her solo art exhibition on 15th November, at Parkes Library & Cultural Centre.

Pop in and vote for your favourite artwork for your chance to win a limited edition print.

Exhibition is open until 30 November. If you can’t make it, all artworks are available online at www.jacclark.com.au. Prints 15% off during exhibition only.

Forbes Youth Action Team hosted our annual Teddy Bears Picnic at Lions Park! It was a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of smiles.

It was wonderful to see so many faces come together to enjoy the beautiful weather and community spirit.

Thank you to The Forbes Shire Council and everyone who joined us and made the day so memorable.

Shout-out to our amazing coach Lily.

Lily works tirelessly to ensure all our young gymnasts are striving for greatness.

Thank you Lily for everything you do!

Benjamin is off to big school next year and is the fourth generation from his family to attend PECC

Elsie Green pictured having fun playing in the sand pit.

August Grover and Lily Britt pictured enjoying some shade and a few books.

A huge congratulations to all of our winners from the Grill­ing and Smoking competitions held over Saturday and Sunday of the Championships.

There were 15 teams cooking off for $10,000 in prizes, including four local teams from Forbes, other teams trav­elled from as far as Brisbane and Adelaide.

The amazing aromas could be smelled all over town and it certainly drew the crowds in to Grinstead Oval where all the action was taking place.

FNPS had a very special visit from Josie Bailey, Reliev­ing Executive Director Rural South and West and David Lloyd, Director Educational Leadership.

Students were very excited to welcome them both into their classrooms to showcase the amazing work happen­ing in our rooms around explicit teaching.

They were also treated to an amazing performance by our Wiradjuri Choir.