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Victoria Park, a beautiful place for all to enjoy.

June 19, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Andrew Henderson from Baldry enjoying the sunshine in Victoria Park.

 

Tom Nelson got stuck into a good book.

 

Tafe students Danielle Merlino and Harley Stonham taking a break from study in the park.

 

Be Seen

May 22, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

April and Matilda Cooper were thrilled to swing again at Nelson Park.

 

A smile that says it all! Tina and George Cooper from Caragabal enjoying the newly reopened parks in Forbes.

 

Jessica, Brad, Parker, and baby Mackenzie Claire from Parkes enjoyed the lake view at Apex Park.

 

Be Seen

May 15, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Evolution Senior Environmental Advisor Simon Coates distributing coffee vouchers to educators and health care workers throughout the Forbes Shire.

Be Seen

May 1, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Kalasin, Kaltia and Kadence Cain made beautiful red poppy art for Anzac Day.

 

Paul Skinner from the Forbes Shell service station is excited to offer authentic doner kebabs in the coming weeks.

 

One of Forbes’ younger residents, Alice Sukkar, enjoys her morning walks around the lake.

Be Seen

April 24, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Rosie Hurford celebrated her 10th birthday at home on Monday, iso style.

 

Josh Picker helping out on his grandparents farm, scanning ewes and giving much needed lamb cuddles.

 

Kyal Sauer busy at work, washing trucks at Wallace Haulage.

Be Seen

April 9, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Hottest place to be as Forbes cools down

Sarelle Blow and Craig Dwyer make the most of the beautiful weather on an afternoon walk.

 

Forbes mother Phoebe Costello gets her sons Tom, George and Max out of the house for some fresh air and exercise.

 

Heather Davidson is determined to keep active and fit under the current restrictions.

 

Be Seen

April 3, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Police and Council staff at the CWLE ensuring the health and safety of the public.

 

Forbes Public School staff are modelling a safe social distance.

 

Be Seen

March 20, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Residents and staff alike joined the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Jemalong Retirement Village on Tuesday.

Photo credit: Angela Hodges. 

Barb Cowled.

 

Judy Prior.

 

Michael Moon.

 

Erla Britt.

 

Una Brown.

 

Be Seen @ Get Up and Go Garema

March 13, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes High School Year 10 students Rachel Todd and Annika Dukes serving hot drinks.

 

Fun Corner, Forbes Preschool Sophie Robinson and Olive Stewart.

 

Jenny Webb and Di Gill wouldn’t have missed the event.

 

Margie Barns, Heidi Lew and Lisa Simspon were there to provide information on social support services on offer.

 

Be Seen

March 6, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Kristine Boggs and Alison Westcott at the Free Cuppa for the Driver 10 year anniversary launch.

 

Forbes Shire Council Manager of Community and Tourism Nina Hooper was there to throw her full support behind the long running initiative.

 

Sergeant Martin Ling, Inspector Ben MacFarlane and Sergeant Peter Foran travelled from Parkes, Dubbo and Orange to attend to launch in Forbes.

 

Alison Balding, Andrew Cutts, Andrea Hamilton-Vaughen and Melanie Suitor travelled from Bathurst, the Upper Hunter and Orange to celebrate their road safety initiative.

 

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