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Be Seen @ Parkes High School

June 20, 2024 by Roxane Manley

PHS students had the opportunity to attend the LIVIN program. LIVIN is an organisation that wants to break the silence and spark conversations by encouraging all Australians to speak up and share what they are going through.


Students are now equipped with conversational strate­gies to drive stigma reduction around mental health, knowledge to identify warning signs, symptoms of mental health challenges, and practical strategies to help those around them struggling.


Thank you to Parkes Pharmacy who were sponsors for the LIVIN program.

Be Seen @ West Wyalong Netball Carnival

June 20, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The Forbes Netball Club players had a great day at the West Wyalong Netball Carnival. The Forbes Under 10’s and Under 13s’ both took out their divisions.

Be Seen @ Forbes Country Music Club

June 13, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The Forbes Country Music Club June muster was held Sunday 9th June and was an afternoon of fun and great entertainment for all.


The club welcomed five new Forbes Country Music Club Members; Steph Sargent, Amanda and Brian Williams, Rosemary Parker and Robert Chriscoli.


The next muster will be held Sunday 14th July at 1pm at Club Forbes. All welcome to come along. Photos credit to President Wendy Dixon.

Be Seen @ PMJRL Coaching Clinic

June 13, 2024 by Roxane Manley

It was great to see the boys hanging off Ben’s every word. Ben said how proud he was to come back as a role model.

The U10S U8s and U7s sat down with South Sydney Winger Haizyn Mellars did a Q&A with the kids.

After the clinic Ben handed out Rabbitohs merchandise and signed kids footy gear for them.

Be Seen @ Kath Hutchison’s 100th Birthday Celebration

June 6, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Birthday girl Kath was featured in the Daily Telegraph about 6 weeks ago because she has read the Telegraph every day from age 15. The Reading Bug is also pictured alongside Kath reading The Forbes & Parkes Phoenix.

A beautiful morning tea was held on Tuesday 4th June in Parkes and was attended by many of Kath’s friends, family and neighbours.

Kath who is now 100 years young still keeps up with the stock market, knows all the current NRL players and is always keeping up to date on all the local goings on.

Be Seen @ Arts Outwest 50th Anniversary Celebrations

June 6, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Nadia Donato, Kylie Shead and Phil Donato MP.

Vianne Tourle, Tracy Sorensen, Hannah Semler and Margaret Smith. (Image: Cazeil Creative)

Kylie Shead, Arts OutWest, Clr Marg Hogan, Bathurst Regional Council, and The Hon Ben Franklin MLC. (Im­age: Dave Smith)

Be Seen Forbes Rugby League Club Sponsors

May 31, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Our club are very lucky to have so many local businesses who are willing to jump on board and sponsor our club.

 

A huge shout out to Shead & Nicholson Electrical, Court Press, Duncan Stockcrates, Midwest Pest Management, Tyrepower Forbes, Hazel & Field, Keane Insurance.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support in 2024.

 

Please support those businesses who help support our local club.

 

Be Seen @ Big W 20year Luncheon

May 31, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Celebrating 20 years with the Parkes Big W store is Micky Roffe and Lyn Kennedy who are still with the store since its opening.

 

Those who were celebrating various anniversaries with the store were invited to enjoy a special luncheon.

 

There is also a 20 year get together being planned for past and present staff. Partners may attend but no children.

 

RSVP by 13th June to Micky at mickymouse0381@gmail.com or see Lyn Kennedy at the Parkes Store.

 

Be Seen @ Nelson Park

May 23, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Families celebrated National Family Week in Forbes on 15th May.

 

This years theme was Celebrating Family, Diversity and Connections.

 

A big thank you to everyone who came along on the day and enjoyed all of the fun activities.

Be Seen @ Cooke Park Pavillion

May 23, 2024 by Roxane Manley

This year, National Families Week ran from 13th – 19th May.

 

The theme for 2024 was “celebrating family diversity and connections”.

 

National Families Week is a chance to celebrate the vital role families play in Australian society.

 

All families in attendance had a great time, enjoying the planned activities and sausage sizzle.

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