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November 22, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Juliet Crawford and Felicity Worland enjoying the hustle and bustle of the Spring Fair at Forbes Public School.

 

Nikki, Lockie and Arlie Baker took in all the Spring Fair had to offer.

Nikki, Lockie and Arlie Baker took in all the Spring Fair had to offer.

 

Rebekah McCloud and Sharon Degeling mingle at the Welcome to Forbes night.

 

Evelyn Mahlo, Alison Lockheart and Jane Gilmour wel- come newcomers to Forbes.

 

Be Seen

November 15, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Drought Ride resting at Apex before continuing their ride to Grenfell.

 

Ladies from the Parkes Kennel Club enjoying a lakeside brunch at Lions Park. They are (L-R) Fiona Watts, Brenda Vincent, Sharon Jeffries, Belinda Brice and Glenda Ackley.

 

Dos King, Bev Parsons, Margaret Biddle and Diane Flindley at Mondays Remembrance Day ceremony.

 

Forbes High School Captain Jack Cole read names of local servicemen who died in conflict at the Remembrance Day ceremony.

 

Be Seen – Enjoying The Lake

November 8, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Cath Ward and Anne Maree Dwyer enjoying a brisk stroll around the lake.

 

Jenny Price from Brisbane soaking up the afternoon sun while watching the dragon boats.

 

A friendly race between classmates on the dragon boats.

 

Even birds love bird watching.

 

Be Seen @ the Forbes Kennel Club Championship

November 1, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

David Smith with his multiple award winning Havenese, Jed from Pakenham Victoria showing his sash for first in toy group on day one of the All Breeds Championship show.

 

Jessie Carey and her boxer Sunny.

 

Therese Rhyn and the handsome Bernese Mountain Dog Moritz, both from the Swiss Alps and now residing in Melbourne, Victoria.

 

Be Seen @ the Forbes Teddy Bear’s Picnic

October 25, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Be Seen

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Fashions on the Field Winners. Back: Melissa Parslow, Mitchell Andrews & Katie Ralph. Front: Stella Bull & Tui Rivera.

 

Major sponsor Tim Redfern from Lachlan Ready Mix and his grandson.

 

Members of Forbes Jockey Club hard at work on the day.

 

Winner of 2018 Lachlan Ready Mix Forbes Spring Cup, Ken Dunbar, being presented with the cup by repre- sentatives of the Forbes Jockey Club & majors sponsors Lachlan Ready Mix & Independent Cement & Lime.

 

Be Seen @ The Boys to the Bush Camp

October 11, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Be Seen

April 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Rex Bowker, Garry Abel and Ron Kaay enjoy their weekly catch up over a coffee and “solving the world’s problems” at A Classy Touch.

Scott Johnston with daughter Abriella enjoyed the beautiful autumn weather.

Aria, Isaac and Eve Bernardi are having fun at the park on a glorious Forbes Saturday morning.

 

 

 

 

Be Seen…

April 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


Armstrong Siddley enthusiasts and owners Margaret and David Whittem from Canberra and Sandy Cameron from Melbourne enjoyed the Concours d’Elegance at the Forbes Town Hall on Saturday morning.


Mayor Graeme Miller handed over the 2017 Youth Com- munity Award to Rosie Yapp at the Youth Awards on Tuesday night.

Be Seen

March 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


Seen at the President’s Lunch on Saturday were (L-R) Susan Chau, Judy Cannon, Laruen McIntyre and Felicity Batkin.

Enjoying the President’s Lunch were (L-R) Mick Prior, Debbie Prior, Mark Silcock and Karen Barlow.

Forbes Public School Principal, Dafydd Thomas (left) and students were grateful to Forbes Shire Council for their new water bottles and thrilled by a visit from Mayor Graeme Miller (middle) on Wednesday. Story next week.

Author Barry Bredner introduced his latest book to Forbes residents last week. He is with News on Rankin employee Jayne Whitworth.

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