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Living and Lifestyle…

April 21, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Don’t Get Your Knicker’s In A Twist
Undercover Sleepwear and Lingerie have a large range of bra’s, underwear, women’s and kids sleepwear and swimwear. For the month of April, Marg is running an instore promotion! If you buy any two bra’s you will receive a pair of knickers up to the value of $19.95 FREE! Marg does professional fittings in store for you and is very helpful in finding the right lingerie to suit your body. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to head in store to pick out mum’s pyjamas or a beautiful dressing gown, which is needed for the cooler months around here.

Peace And Pout, A Ladies Day Out
It’s all about spoiling our mum’s on Mother’s Day, so why not get her friends together and buy her a ticket into the ‘Ladies Tent’ at this year’s Mother’s Day Harness Racing Meeting. The tent is sponsored by Blush so it’s sure to be a ‘winner of a day’ with tickets only $15 available to purchase at the salon. Sunday the 8th of May is the day, gates open at Midday and the ticket includes gate entry, nibbles and champagne YUM! With a sample bag for all the beautiful ladies on the day. If you want to spoil mum that extra bit more, get her a personalised gift voucher from the girls at Blush that offer the highest quality products, treatment and service.

Fun, Fabulous And Fashion!
The three F’s describe perfectly the store, the staff and the clothing. Fun clothing, Fabulous staff and a one stop Fashion store, what more do you want? I know, New Labels, YAY! Little Extras Lifestyle have a large range of winter clothing now in stock from comfy ‘trackies’ brands include Mossimo and Elwood to the more dressier options, such as Wish and Shilla. Clothing is
here to suit any lady, generous or small. Deshabille is the girl’s newest knitwear range which is comfortable and luxurious, yet stylish and affordable. Uashmama is a very cool and interesting new brand which includes handbags, wallets and planters with material made from sustainable Italian paper. The beautiful Elk has a huge range to choose from in store with the leather bags to die for. Call in today for a squiz.

In A Custom Frame Of Thought
Not only does Painted Daisies have homewares, knick-knacks, candles, cushions, funky furniture and the list goes on, Janet also does custom framing. Custom framing is a beautiful way to personalise a gift for that ‘someone special’ in your life with so many frame options to choose from in store, on display. Janet will assist you with every step in the decision and offer her expertise to ensure the perfect picture looks one million dollars at the end. Call into the shop today or call 68524180 and have your questions answered with ease.

Soon To Be The End Of A Curvy Era
Curves has been owned and run by Barbara Thomas for over a decade and after ten wonderful years Barb is looking to put her feet up and enjoy retirement with her husband. Barb’s goal is to sell the business to a motivated owner who will love it as she does and look after all the amazing ladies who are committed to taking care of their health in a friendly environment. “I want to congratulate each and every lady who comes here for having taken the step to better health. Curves focusses on 30 minutes of moderate exercise circuits which can help a range of conditions including diabetes, menopausal symptoms, arthritis, heart disease and hypertension. Be sure to pop in and see Barb and the staff at Curves and take a step towards a better ‘you’ today!

Eat Well And Go
If you’re like most of us we only get that half to an hour lunch break and it’s hard to always pack that full of fibre, low fat, no fat, low calorie lunch every day. Subway offers a variety of subs, wraps and salads for everyone on the go. The quick and easy going service is second to none with the high quality, tasty fillings to make your lunch, Perfectly Healthy! Till you order that yummy cookie, oops!

Guidance From a ‘Fluffing’ Guru
Welcome to my new column…
I am so excited to have a regular feature each month in this amazing publication! I hope to show you just how easy it can be to turn your decorating dreams into reality. Trust me, it is never as hard as you think it is just simply knowing the tips and tricks to make the process easier. Every single person deserves a home that they love to want to return to each night. And when you have this sanctuary from the outside world it can have such a positive flow on effect in every other area of your life as well.

My very first pearl of wisdom to share with you through this column is very simple and to the point. Getting help can be very liberating and make your journey on the decorating path a breeze because someone is there to hold your hand each and every step along the way. And that is my absolute privilege to
hopefully be the one to help and guide you through that process.

I look forward to sharing tips and advice with you in these columns.

By Karen Creith

Karen is the owner of Parkes Furniture One and the author of the book ‘The Art of Fluffing’. Karen began her decorating journey a few years ago and quickly became an impressive voice in the journalistic world of decorating, attaining the role of interior stylist for National Magazine before becoming editor in chief of her very own magazine, Style Your Home with Karen Creith.

Forbes Sheep Market Report 12.4.16

April 13, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Sheep Sale

Conducted 12/04/2016

Yarded 27967 including 22944 lambs. Prime lambs, especially heavies were again well supplied. The reduced numbers helped to hold prices close to last week’s rates and prices were similar. Light lambs eased $2 to $3 bot all grades of slaughter sold at unchanged rates to slightly better in places for the heavy export lambs. Merino lambs were fully firm compared to last weeks sale.

Trade weight Lambs (18 to 22kg)
$102.00 to $129.00

Heavy Lambs (23 to 26kg)
$128.00 to $142.00

Extra Heavy Lambs (over 26kg)
$146.00 to $177.00

Store Lambs
$75.00 to $108.00

Heavy Merino lambs
$128.00 to $145.00

Trade weight Merino Lambs
$95.00 to $126.00

Hoggets
$84.00 to $105.20

There were 5023 grown sheep yarded prices were $3 to $5 below last weeks dearer rates.

Shorn Merino Wethers
$75.00 to $103.00

Merino Ewes
$72.00 to $109.00

XB Ewes
$80.00 to $123.00

Light Sheep
$27.00 to $68.00

Merino Rams
$70.00 To $110.00

Forbes Cattle Market Report 11.4.16

April 13, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Cattle Sale

Conducted 11/04/2016

There were 2335 yarded. Increased numbers included more plainer grades and all descriptions eased as expected. Prime yearlings were 10c a kilo cheaper but the feeder types dropped 15-20c. Heavy steers were back 10c and cows eased as much as 15-25c compared to last week’s sale.

Prime yearling steers up to 440kgs
278.0c to 310.0c

Prime yearling heifers up to 440kgs
247.0c to 288.0c

Feeder steers
285.0c to 315.0c

Heavy Steers over 500kgs
270.0c to 288.0c

Heavy steers over 600kgs

Heavy Heifers
245.0c to 267.0c

Cows – 2 score
176.0c to 212.0c

Cows – 3 score
200.0c to 225.0c

Heavy Bulls
to 255.0c

VCR Livestock Marketing Services Report Good Pig Sales

April 7, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

VCR Livestock Marketing Service’s Scott Reid said recent pig sales have been a
success in Forbes, with pig numbers and prices being on par with expectations for this time of the year. About 650 pigs lined up for the most recent pig sale last Friday, with different types of pigs selling at different prices.

Small pigs sold for about $10 per head cheaper than average, but the grown pig, bacon and pork markets sold at firm prices, according to Mr Reid. He added the best sow pigs sold for between $1.40 and $1.80 per kilo, sold at live
weight, while boars sold for between $0.25 and $0.75 per kilo, again at live weight.

Both bacon and pork were sold per head, with prices varying depending on the quality of the pig. Mr Reid said the best bacon pigs were sold for $300 each, while the best pork pigs went out for about $190 each. However, he added there was a wide variety of selling prices, with bacon pigs selling from $150 upwards, while pork pigs went out the door from $100 upwards.

Mr Reid said each statistic from the sale showed the pig market was operating
as one would expect for this time of the year. “The pig market is strongest around Christmas time,” he said. “Prices have eased off since Easter, but
this is normally the cheapest time of year for pigs as the demand is lower.”

“Having said that we’ll expect the prices of sows and bores to come back up during the winter period, but the other types of pigs should stay similar to what they are currently.” The next pig sale will be next Friday, April 14.

Jemalong Wool Pty Ltd Weekly Market Update

April 7, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending: 23 March 2016
Wool sales were held in a Tues-Wed pattern this week due to the looming
Good Friday public holiday. Also of note was a showcase auction held in the Northern Region with buyers and brokers temporarily relocating to the Sydney Royal Easter Show’s purposebuilt facility.

After a turnaround in sentiment last week, the market continued its rebound
at this sale. Tuesday’s sale started off reasonably tentative with prices up by 5cents in Melbourne, however Sydney and Fremantle gave a more optimistic signal when they finished as much as 15cents dearer. The final day, followed suit and another 10 to 20cents was added to valuations. The 12cent rise in the AWEX-EMI was largely a result of the renewed support in the Merino Fleece sector with competition for the other catalogues less enthusiastic.

The next wool sales will be held after the annual one-week Easter recess and will include a showcase auction at the IWTO conference in the Sydney
CBD.

Forbes Sheep Sale Report 5.4.16

April 7, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Sheep Sale

Conducted 05/04/2016

Yarded 38482including 31235 lambs . Prime lambs, especially heavies were again well supplied along with plainer grades showing dryness. The light plainer lambs eased $3 and trade weights were as much as $5 cheaper. Heavier lambs held up close to last weeks rates with the dryer types easier. Prime merino lambs sold at unchanged rates compared to last weeks sale.

Trade weight lambs (18 to 22kg)
$105.00 to $130.00

Heavy lambs (23 to 26kg)
$131.00 to $146.00

Extra Heavy Lambs (over 26kg)
$146.00 to $177.00

Store Lambs
$75.00 to $112.00

Heavy merino lambs
$125.00 to $128.00

Trade weight Merino Lambs
$96.00 to $122.00

Hoggets
$84.00 to $110.00

There were 7247 grown sheep yarded and competition was strong. Prices for all descriptions remained fully firm and up to $5 dearer for heavy sheep compared to last week’s dearer sale.

Shorn Merino Wethers
$77.00 to $104.00

Merino Ewes
$72.00 to $120.00

XB Ewes
$80.00 to $114.00

Light Sheep
$27.00 to $68.00

Merino Rams
$70.00 to $110.00

Forbes Cattle Market Report 4.4.16

April 7, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Cattle Sale

Conducted 04/04/2016

There were 1914 yarded. The market eased for prime yearlings by 5 to 8c and 10 to 15c a kilo for plainer grades and feeders. Heavy steers sold only slightly easier and cows sold at unchanged rates compared to our last sale 2 weeks ago.

Prime yearling steers up to 440kgs
285.0c to 333.0c

Prime yearling heifers up to 440kgs
280.0c to 308.0c

Feeder steers
285.0c to 324.0c

Heavy Steers over 500kgs
276.0c to 300.0c

Heavy steers over 600kg

240.0c to. 280.0c

Heavy Heifers
255.0c to 288.0c

Cows – 2 score
200.0c to 225.0c

Cows – 3 score
224.0c to 236.0c

Heavy Bulls
to 260.0c

Parkes Décor Shoppe Your Customer Service Specialist

March 31, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Parkes Decor Shoppe has been a cornerstone of design in Parkes
that has spanned four decades after it was established at the southern
end of Clarinda Street in 1975. Originally a wallpaper and lighting
centre, the business moved with the times, beginning to sell curtains,
blinds and awnings after wallpaper began to go out of fashion. Nowadays,
window furnishings consist of a major part of the shops operations.
Parkes Décor Shoppe is the brainchild of Barry and Margaret
Robinson and although Barry sadly passed away ten years ago the
business is still going strong with Margaret at the helm of an excellent
team of four casual staff.
For 20 years she has regularly covered areas like Peak Hill, Cudal,
Orange, Grenfell, Young, Eugowra, Forbes, Condobolin and smaller
outlying areas. “We pride ourselves on our solid customer service
and attention to detail,” says Margaret. “It’s what we are best at, we
follow up on everything and I have great staff.”
“The service we offer is great as we’ve been here for 40 years, and
over many years we’ve completed a large number of commercial and
domestic jobs.”
Big changes are coming in July, as the business rebrands itself. It
has already been repainted, and has a new website. The inside of
the store will be re-fitted as well. Parkes Décor is a member of Lighting
Network, and supply lots of local electricians. They have a deal
with ceiling fans at present, with a good warranty for them.
For more information head over and have a chat with Margaret and
her team at 202-204 Clarinda Street Parkes.

Through The Looking Glassplace…

March 31, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

For windows you won’t want to stop gazing out of, Glassplace have
a custom made range of aluminium and timber windows in sliding,
double hung, awning and casement configurations. Doors are
available in sliding, French, stacker or corner entry designs to suit
all home styles. The professional team have installed three door
units to demonstrate the expanse of product for entrance doors, alfresco access doors and commercial doors which can be viewed in
store.
Their new shower screen display is also on show and comes complete
with five new products which include framed, semi-frameless and frameless
showers in attractive designs. Glassplace mirrors are made to order,
ensuring you get the perfect one for you and can be framed, square or
bevelled edged. Glassplace also build and supply insect screen doors
with standard fibreglass or paw proof gauze along with decorative, security
and privacy screen doors.
The team offer complete shopfront supply and maintenance service for
the business community and are the only local member of the Australian
Window Association (AWA) which guarantees that they meet quality
requirements and provides assurance for all customers through their
compliance to an annual audit on products Glassplace make and sell.

The Right Paint for the Right Job

March 23, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

While most of us focus on colour for our home’s exterior, in many ways it is more important to choose the right paint for the job. Basically you can choose between water based acrylic paints and oil based paints, with each being appropriate in different applications. Oil based paints can be used to give a high gloss finish to exterior trim work and they are a good choice when repainting over many layers of oil based paint on weather boards.

Otherwise most people use water based acrylic paints on exteriors. Here’s some tips on achieving the best painting job:
• Ideal painting conditions are between 15- 30 degrees celcius, low to moderate
humidity and little or no wind.
• Avoid painting in hot, direct sun light because the surface temperature can be higher than air temperature.
• Never paint below 10 degrees celcius because it’s too cold for the paint film
to form properly, and don’t take short cuts on surface preparation. Remove
all flakey, loose and peeling paint with a scraper and sand surface.
• Repair cracks, gaps and fill holes, and clean the surface down with soapy water.
• After all surfaces have been cleaned, sanded and repaired, you can now start
painting.
Happy Easter!

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