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New Label For Winter PJs

March 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Pyjamas by Papinelle.

With winter almost upon us, it is time to start looking for sleepwear to keep you cosy and warm at night.

Undercover Sleepwear in Forbes has brought in a new label, Papinelle, for win- ter sleepwear.

The designer is based in Paddington, Sydney and uses beautiful cotton and delicate fabrics, including quality flannelette and twill. The label has a variety of pieces to mix and match to suit your own comfort and style. Papinelle specialices in pyjamas, nighties, robes and loungewear, and has a small range of girls and boys pyjamas from size 1 to size 7.

Owner of Undercover Sleepwear, Marg Duggan, feels this label will sit well with all other sleepwear labels in store to offer all customers a choice and option for everyone. She says sleepwear can cross over to lounge wear to relax around the home over the weekend.

Marg is also a specialised and experienced bra fitter and a qualified Amoena fitter. Check out the Facebook and Instagram page, or call 6851 4405 for enquiries.

Opening hours are Monday to Fri- day 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 12.30pm.

Ten Tips For a Happier, Healthier Life

March 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

1. Eat primally: Common sense dictates that the best diet is one based on foods we’ve been eating the longest. Studies show that a diet made up of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, as well as meat, fish and eggs, is best for weight control and health.

2. Keep hydrated: Water makes up two- thirds of the body and performs a plethora of functions, including acting as a solvent, carrier of nutrients, temperature regulator and body detoxifier. Drink enough to keep your urine a pale yellow colour.

3. Eat mindfully: In our fast-paced world, we often eat while distracted and shovel in more than we need. Avoid eating when dis- tracted, eating more slowly and taking time to taste food properly. Also chewing thoroughly – not only will it help to savour food, but it also assists the digestive process.

4. Get plenty of sunlight in the summer…:Sunlight, and the vitamin D this can make in the skin, is associated with a wide spectrum of benefits. As a rule of thumb, vitamin D is made when our shadow is shorter than our body length, ie when the sun is high in the sky. While burning is to be avoided, get as much sunlight exposure as possible for op- timal health.

5… and in the winter: Low levels of sunlight in the winter can cause dark moods. It pays to get some external light exposure in the winter, say during lunchtime.

6. Get enough sleep: Sleep has the abil- ity to optimise mental and physical energy. About eight hours a night are linked with reduced risk of chronic disease and improved longevity. Shutting down the computer or turning off the TV early in the evening is often all it takes to get to bed earlier.

7. Walk regularly: Aerobic exercise, including walking, is associated with a vari- ety of benefits for the body and the brain. Aim for a total 30 minutes of brisk walking every day.

8. Engage in some resistance exercise: Resistance exercise helps to maintain muscle mass and strengthens the body. Do exercises at home, such as press-ups, sit-ups and squats.

9. Practise random acts of kindness: It is good for givers and receivers alike. It could be a quick call or text to someone, showing a fellow motorist some consideration, buy- ing someone lunch or giving a spontaneous bunch of flowers.

10. Practise the art of appreciation: It is easy to fall in the modern-day living trap of acquiring material. Spend more time focusing not on what we don’t have, but on what we do, and give thanks for anything from our friends and family to a beautiful land- scape or sunset.

(Source: Psychologies website)

Save Your Kidneys: Ditch Sugary Drinks

March 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Kids need to ditch sugary drinks to help stem the tide of the growing national obesity epidemic, before it starts to impact on the kidney health of a new generation. Soft drinks are the most frequently consumed sugar-sweetened beverages in Australia, with cola being consumed by almost four million Australians in any given seven-day period.

The Rethink Sugary Drink alliance, an alliance of Australian health and community organisations, has welcomed a report highlighting the link between obesity and chronic kidney disease. “This new report is a stark reminder for Australians, particularly young men, to understand how the foods and drinks they are consuming impact upon their weight and overall health,” said Craig Sinclair, Chair
of the Public Health Committee at Cancer Council Australia.

Mikaela Stafrace, CEO of Kidney Health Australia said the levels of sugar in regular cans and bottles of popular sweetened beverages well exceeded the maximum recommended daily intake of six teaspoons. “Many people would be shocked to know that a regular 600ml bottle of soft drink contains about 16 teaspoons of sugar and a regular 375ml can of soft drink contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar,” said Mikaela.

“Obesity has a direct and dire impact in the development of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, and an indirect but insidious impact through the development of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure – both of which are leading causes of chronic kidney disease.” Rethink Sugary Drink is urging all Australians, including children, to cut back on sugary drinks, such as soft drinks, sports
drinks, energy drinks and iced teas, and pick healthier, sugar-free, options such as water.

“With 27 per cent of Australian children now overweight or obese, there is likely to be an increase in serious long-term health conditions such as chronic kidney disease in future. It’s time to make a switch and ditch the sugary drinks,” said Mikaela. Handy tips and recipes for delicious, sugar-free, drink options are available here:
• https://livelighter.com.au/Recipe/506/strawberry-and-mint-sparkling-water
• https://livelighter.com.au/Recipe/507/sliced-citrus-water
• https://livelighter.com.au/Recipe/510/frozen-fruit-ice-cubes

New Speed Tillers At McClintock

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

McClintock has new Kubota speed tillers available for the start of the sowing season. A key factor for seed germination is the even incorporation of straw and residues. Kubota has designed the CD1000 and CD2000 series to comply with these requirements. It also offers the farmer a versatile machine, which is ready for shallow, as well as, deeper cultivation. And, not to forget, the mixing of the straw, performance with large amounts of residue (straw, intermediate green crops, etc.), good penetration and cutting quality, output, simple adjustment and minimum maintenance costs.
Contact McClintock, your local Kubota dealer for a demonstration. Keeping the magic of farming alive.

Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The NRI continued to explore uncharted territory with a 52 cent increase to close at 1582c/kg, making 2017 the best start to the calendar year since 2011.

From the opening bid on Wednesday, prices jumped quickly and continued to strengthen throughout the day to close 30-50 cents dearer. Thursday saw more increases, with the NRI adding a further 22 cents to the 32 lift achieved the previous day. The skirting market followed the lead of the fleece and experienced rises of 50 to 80 cents compared to the previous sale, with some finer better style types recorded increases in excess of 100 cents. The crossbred market maintained its re- newed support and managed to post increases for the third consecutive week, generally increasing by 20 to 40 cents. The oddment market did not get left behind with a 12 cent rise in the Northern region.

The sharp increase in prices has en- couraged more sellers into the market, pushing next weeks offering to 47,500 bales.

Central West Diesel Offers Full Range Of Services

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Brian King, owner of Central West Diesel, completed his apprenticeship at Cummins before returning to work in Forbes in 1978. He became a partner at Central West Diesel in 1991, and took over the business in 1994. He started expanding the business and built it up to its current 12 full-time staff members.

Today Central West Diesel provides a full range of services, repairs and heavy goods vehicle parts and accessories to truck drivers throughout central NSW, from Oberon to Condobolin and everywhere in between. With its fleet of support vehicles, Central West Diesel offers road- side assistance anywhere in the central west of NSW.

To find out more about services, or to book a truck in for services, call Central West Diesel on 6851 4999.

New Feeder Can Cut Workload In Half

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

With stock prices high at the moment, and local farmers having plenty of grain over from harvest, now is a good time to invest in a new supreme feed processor from Supreme International available at Forbes Ma- chinery Centre.

A supreme feed processor is a powerful feed cutter that allows you to accurately process all types of roughage into uniform lengths. It is also a thorough feed mixer that blends feed and feed additives into a single, uniform ration without grinding or damag- ing the feed. Finally, it is an efficient feeder that allows you to discharge ration in even, measured amounts for unparalleled control of your feeding operations.

Supreme feed processors are more durable with simple, professionally engineered designs, minimal moving parts and premium quality components that will reduce down- time and fewer maintenance related costs.

Supreme feed processors cut material uniformly, and cleanly, so you don’t lose food value, while the mixing action is gentle and accurate to thoroughly blend feed and additives.

Employing four separate auger patents, the Supreme will cut and mix material simul- taneously and can reduce your daily work- load by up to 50 per cent over most other vertical mixers. Over the course of a year, the speed and accuracy advantages will translate into substantial savings in time, labour, fuel, and feed costs.

For enquiries call Forbes Machinery Cen- tre on 6852 3211 or visit at 2 Parkes Road

Stimulate Your Mind, Enrich Your Life

March 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The NSW Seniors Festival from 3rd to 12th March is your time to shine with something for everyone under the theme: Let’s do more together.

Forbes is in on the action, so if you are over 60, the Forbes Fes- tival will give you the chance to make new friends or get together with old ones with a number of events planned.

The festival kicks off today with a community barbeque at 12pm at the Jemalong Residential Village with entertainment by Paddy Molloy and Ray Lassere.

On Sunday at 2pm a seniors variety concert will be held at the Forbes Town Hall with performances by the Parkes Orchestra, Trish Maxwell, Barbara Bruce, Lyn Sharp, James Janetski, John Smith, Richard Morgan, the Gilmours and the Forbes College for Seniors Singers. Entry is a gold coin donation.

The festival continues on Monday with a morning tea with the residents at Mater Aged Care at 10.30am. Entry is $6 and there will be lucky door prizes, raffles, a trading table and morning tea.

On Wednesday, 8th March students will be supporting seniors to help them learn more about computers and the seniors kiosk. This event will be held from 9.30 to 11am at Forbes High School. Bookings are essential for this event.

Later that afternoon from 2pm, Mater Aged Care is hosting Big Bingo. Families and community members are welcome to attend with great prizes on offer.

For the final event of the festival, the Forbes Men’s Shed at the Forbes Showground will open its doors from 10am to 12pm to give the community the opportunity to sample the activities on offer and find out more about the organisation.

For further information about festival or to RSVP contact Com- munity Relations Officer, Blake Nicholson on 6850 2355 or email blake.nicholson@forbes.nsw.gov.au

The Low Down On Low E Glass

March 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

In The Central West we have a great climate for at least six months of the year. So in autumn and spring we don’t need to be too con- cerned with temperature extremes. On the other hand, our sum- mers can get very warm and our winters rather cold. Experience has shown the experts at the Glassplace that Low E grey tinted glass performs well in both summer and winter.

How does Low E tinted glass work? (Other names are smart glass, pyrolytic glass, or comfort glass.) Low E grey glass cuts down the U value of a window or door. This is the amount of heat moving through the glass due to the difference in temperature: from the inside to the outside of your home, or office. Low E glass can therefore reduce your heating bill and your cooling costs.

Low E grey glass also reduces the total solar radiation com- ing through the glass. This is the Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient or SHGC. It also reduces glare to make your home more comfortable in summer. The lower the numbers, the more benefit you will get from Low E glass.

If you still feel a bit confused about this glass, but want to know more, why not drop into the new Glassplace showroom in Clarke Street, Parkes. They will show you examples of Low E Glass in full sized windows so you can see what it looks like. You can also have a go at their ra- diant heat display to actually feel the difference Low E glass can Low E grey tinted glass performs well in hot and cold make in your home. conditions and can help to make the extreme seasons Give them a call today!

Must Do Autumn Jobs At Home

March 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Autumn is always the best time to get plen- ty of jobs done before the cold weather ar- rives.
1. Take a pen and notebook and stroll around your garden. Write a list of jobs that need doing.

Repair, paint or tidy any garden furniture. Some may need painting, or cov- ering up for winter. Put away outdoor toys and paddling pools. Throw away anything old and not able to be repaired.
Check your heating source. If you have a fire, you need to get wood and stack it. Your indoor heaters may need cleaning or servicing.
Autumn is the best time to paint. The house can still be aired out in the day- time and it’s pleasant weather to put in the work.

5. New trees. Autumn is a great time to

plant new trees. If you drive a car, you should be planting seven new trees per year, to offset the carbon.

6. Clean out all gutters and tend to possible roof leaks. Late autumn is best, after all the leaves have fallen.

7. Sort and tidy your wardrobe. Before you put away your summer clothes and footwear, have a good look at what you didn’t wear this summer and toss them in the charity bag.

8. Children will be spending more time indoors. They are now a year older, so take a look at their bedroom, and ask them what they need.

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