MORE RAIN: A week into July 2021 and rainfall (24mm) is already close to half that of July 2020 (58mm) with more rain expected. This comes after strong falls in June up to 117mm.

PROMOTION: Sam Farraway from NSW National’s was recently appointed to the role of Parliamentary Secretary in the NSW Parliament by Deputy Premier John Barilaro. Farraway will be assisting the Government in the portfolio areas of Regional NSW, Industry, Trade and Water Infrastructure.

HOLIDAY FUN: Children from across Forbes have been enjoying a number of holiday activities including Brushes and Bubbles.

UNITED IN MUSIC: Musicians from two town bands and several string players joined up last Tuesday to record a beautiful Indigenous song for this year’s AMEB Online Orchestra project. The song is called Morning Star, Even-ing Star and is a newly commissioned song that tells the story of two stars in the Australian sky.

EKKA FINALIST: NSW Forbes rep Clarissa Peasley will be representing NSW at EKKA in Queensland in August.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY: Yarangirri Holmes and other Wiradjuri peoples welcomed visitors to the 2021 Frost and Fire event.

WINNER: Maddie Foster from West Wyalong Pony Club was the winner of the John Stewart Memorial Barrel Race. She is pictured with John’s parents Loris and Bill and Forbes Pony Club’s Rachael Morgan.

HARD RAIN FALLING: Forbes has had 118mm this June, up 68mm on this time last year and one of the wetter June’s in recent memory.

FORBES ART SPACE: The new Forbes Cultural and Art Centre is taking shape with the latest designs made public this week.

NEEDED FUNDS: Hughie WIlson Oval received vital funds this week for amenities and to ensure groups within Forbes could continue to use it.

OPENING ACT: Local band The Fog Pilots opened the Forbes Frost and Fire event playing originals by lead singer and songwriter Adam Enslow to a sold out crowd.

MUSICO ARIOSO CHOIR: The Musico Arioso Choir recently performed at the Forbes Eisteddfod.

FORBES SHIRE REPRESENT: Nina Hooper and GM Steve Loane along with many others have worked tirelessly under the shadows of COVID to make Frost and Fire happen.

SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION: Dennis Brady of Lachlan Shire with Chris Roylance of Forbes Shire Council marvelling at the new ‘Heart of Country’ installation on the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail 24kms from Forbes towards Condobolin.

BIG LAUNCH: Representatives of both Lachlan and Forbes Shire were on hand including Lachlan Shire Mayor John Medcalf and Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller along with National’s MP Sam Farraway to unveil the latest addition to the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail ‘Heart of Country’ by Damian Vick.

NEW ART” Road Kill by Victorian sculptor Jimmy Rix was unveiled last week by NSW Nationals Sam Farraway and Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM.

GRANT SUCCESS: Boys To The Bush were successful recently in obtaining a $10,000 grant from the NSW State Government to help vulnerable youth.

DOMINOS STRIKES AGAIN: Forbes North Public School kids enjoying free pizza from Domino’s Forbes.

AUTUMN: There’s nothing quite like Autumn in the Central West. Photo courtesy of Neil Harrison.

GOOD TIMES: Kym Weaver and Chris Spicer of Currajong Disability Services at the recent 40th Red Bend Special Sports Day

HERITAGE ART: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM with artist Melody Ruhrmond at the Platypus Gallery recently.

OFFICIALLY OPEN: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM officially opens the new KHub in Forbes with new manager Jess Storm. (Photo courtesy of Essjay Photography).

CWA MEMBERS: CWA catering at the Eugowra murals weekend Frances Anderson, Robbie McFadyen, Shirley Heinzel, Sharon Radwick and Dorothy Jones .

SPECIAL SPORTS DAY: Neil Hamilton and John Carey from Currajong Disability Services at Red Bend for the 40th Special Sports Day last week.

JOB WELL DONE: Not only did Firsts take care of the job on the field, the day was a massive fundraising success by the Forbes Platypi Rugby Club.

NEEDING A WIN: Forbes All Stars have started the season with two losses (Parkes 2-0 and Grenfell 3-1) and will be looking to turn it around this weekend.

FORBES REPRESENT: Despite finishing 11th, Western AFL did win the Red Dirt Cup in a tight match against Barrier by 20 points.

KEEPING FIT: Rock Climbing is becoming more and more popular with many taking up the challenge at the recent Super Mega Fun Day.

OUT AND ABOUT: Jo Ruge with Kyal Sauer at Lions Park taking in the scenery.

FUN FUN FUN: Forbes Playgroup is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on May 27th.

WINNER WINNER: Jeanette Lovett of Currajong Disability Services with one of the trophies from the OCTEC Special Sports Day at Red Bend last week.

CELEBRATION: Forbes Councillor Chris Roylance with staff members Nina Hooper and Sarah Williams.

LAKESIDE VIEWS: Kristen Feeney and Luke Davis enjoying the fine Autumn weather.

GRAND OPENING: The opening of the new Ninja Park attracted a range of people to see Liberal NSW MP Bronnie Taylor cut the ribbon.

RDA HELPS KIDS: Luka Roylance often utilises the service and expertise of the team from our local RDA.

FUN IN THE SUN: Nothing like some family mega fun in the sun – and takeaway food!

SENIORS CONCERT: Kimberly Ryan entertained the seniors at JRV during Seniors Week.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: ANZAC Day in Forbes was one of the biggest on record as masses turned out to pay their respects to our servicemen and women.

SWINGING BY: Violet Millerd had a blast at the Super Mega Fun Day put on by Forbes Youth Action Team.

ANZAC DAY 2021: Forbes ANZAC Day was one of the biggest on record with a strong turn out of locals and veterans.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Carter Freney celebrated his second birthday on the weekend at the Forbes YACC.

BIG CROWDS: Massive numbers of Forbes locals attended this year’s first public march since 2019 due to COVID.

ROCKIN’ THE LACHLAN: There was plenty of live entertainment and local music at Super Mega Fun Day.

PEDALLING: The pedal boats proved to be hugely popular at Lion’s Park last Saturday and during the school holidays.

MARCHING ON: School children from across the district turned out for the ANZAC Day march.

LEADING THE MARCH: Roc Walshaw leading another ANZAC Day march to the Forbes Cenotaph at Victoria Park.

VISIT: Author Richard Anderson recently came to Forbes library as part of the regional libraries book tour and to promote his new book “Small Mercies”.

FRENCH CONNECTION: Even French Bulldogs were welcome down at the Super Mega Fun Day.

MENSHED OFFICIAL OPENING: Attendees from across the state turned up for the grand opening of the new Forbes Menshed last week.

DRIVER EDUCATION: Melissa McGuiness with NSW Shooters Party MP Phil Donato and Forbes Shire Councillor Steve Karaitiana at the You Choose young driver education night last week at Forbes Youth and Community Centre.

GRAND OPENING: Forbes Ninja Park was formally opened by NSW Liberal MP Bronnie Taylor along with Nationals Upper House Deputy Whip Sam Farraway with Mayor Phyllis Miller (left).