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).
DOMINO EFFECT: The goodwill and outstanding local contributions within the Parkes and Forbes community by Dominos from Take Back The Park and Feed The Knead through to Street Of The Week and supporting local schools has been incredible.
THUMBS UP: Nationals Sam Farraway gives the Forbes Ninja Park the thumbs up on his way through just before the grand opening.
LAKESIDE CRUISING: Forbes new transport service “Cycling Without Age” provides an activity for people who have mobility problems to enjoy fresh air and have an outing. The trishaw is piloted by a trained rider .
HOLIDAY FUN: Forbes District Soccer held a clinic last week for kids keen on learning more about the world game.
REVVED UP: A great action shot from the Long Track Championships in Forbes last weekend.
THE GOOD WITCH: Shannen Toole as Glinda and Tom Buesnell as Chistery rehearsing for Wicked.
FIT FOR LIFE: Forbes Shire Council, PCYC NSW and Forbes North along with the NSW Police Force run Fit For Life at Forbes North Public School. For more information, please contact the club on 6862 3825.
STILL GOING STRONG: Last weekend marked the day of Col’s 50 years in the industry as he called the races in Warren.
HARD AT IT: Forbes Sorting and Penning will now be on May 14-16 after COVID forced the event to be moved. Photo by TC Ngyuyen
CLIMBING TO THE TOP: The RockWall is expected to be a big feature during Youth Week celebrations.
DISCIPLINE: Martial Arts will commence again at the Forbes Golf Club from April 21. The sport is growing rapidly and attracting more and more each week. Enquiries can be directed to Sensei Amanda on 0421 193 335.
TEAM SPIRIT: The Forbes Platypii Women’s side are all geared up and ready to fire in 2021.