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My Family Pharmacy

January 31, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

 

To kick off the new year, Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies are hosting a fantastic promotion. If you join LifeClub, or for existing members if you use your LifeClub card in-store, you’ll enter the draw to WIN free fuel for a year (valued at $3,000) or one of 20 $100 fuel vouchers.

“Being a LifeClub member has some really fantastic benefits,” said Flannery’s Pharmacy Manager, Debbie Prior. “Not only do you earn dollars for every non-script purchase, you also enter our regular competitions and receive member-only rewards,” said Debbie.

“Many people save up the dollars on their LifeClub card and spend them on Christmas or birthday gifts but it’s up to the individual how and when they spend their reward dollars.” Unlike many other reward cards, the total of your dollars is printed on your receipt which means you know exactly how many dollars you have at any given point in time and you don’t have to wait to get a voucher… the dollars are available when you want to spend them.

“Customers can use the card anytime to purchase products or prescriptions,” said Debbie. “LifeClub members also receive lots of special offers and a special triple dollar reward on their birthday,” Debbie said.

So don’t miss out. Call in to Flannery’s or Life Pharmacies and join up for your chance to win.

Congratulations Year 12!

December 20, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The 2019 graduating year 12 class.

This year our students demonstrated their personal best yet again. Our Dux, Sophie Cowan was declared an all-rounder because she scored a top band result in 10 or more units. Together our class of 2019 attained five Band 6’s, six Band 5’s and 36 Band 4’s. A stellar achievement.

Our staff are passionate, diligent and committed to each and every student to ensure they have a strong sense of belonging and inclusion.

We offer a balanced approach to learning and develop all-rounders through our extensive extra-curricular programs.

Our wellbeing team work extraordinarily hard to support students emotionally, socially, academically and physically during all their years at high school.

Year 12 worked closely with their mentors to ensure they manage study, eating, rest- ing and socialising at a level that supports their capacity to do their best.

At our school we are proud to be recognised through external validation this year for excelling in leadership and wellbeing. Our peers and colleagues acknowledged that every student is valued, cared for and known at Forbes High School.

Sophie Cowan, 2019 Dux with Principal Safija Britina.

 

Barb Dejong and Toby Hurford, the Andrew Smart Memorial Award winner.

 

My Family Pharmacy

December 20, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next perfume

Flannery’s Pharmacy has an amazing range of fragrances and bath and body gifts for you this Christmas.

“Our Pharmacy has a great range of fragrances and the team can provide advice and help you choose the perfect gift for your family and friends,” said Business Manager, Debbie Prior.

Flannery’s Pharmacy has the new Tiffany & Co, Ariana Grande Thank You, Next, Carolina Herrera Good Girl, My Burberry, Burberry Her and Mr Burberry fragrances as well as all your favourites such as CK Euphoria, CK Beauty, Jimmy Choo, Narciso Rodriguez and lots more.

“This year we have some new bath and body ranges as well as InEssence and Oil Garden diffusers and oils,” said Debbie.

The Pharmacy has a great range of girls’ and boys’ bath and body products as well as teacher gifts ideas. Why not let the friendly, helpful team at Flannery’s Pharmacy help you choose the perfect gift this Christmas? There is also a free gift-wrapping service available to customers who can use their LifeClub card to earn reward dollars.

The team at Flannery’s and Life Pharmacy would like to wish the Forbes community a very happy Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy 2020.

Christmas Trading Hours

FLANNERY’S PHARMACY
Christmas Day:
CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Friday 27th: 8.30am-5.30pm
Sat 28th: 9.00am -12.30pm
Sun 29th: CLOSED
Mon 30th: 8.30am-5.30pm
Tue 31st: 8.30am-5.30pm
NEW YEARS DAY: CLOSED
Thurs 1st Jan: 8.30am-5.30pm

LIFE PHARMACY
Christmas Day:
CLOSED
Boxing Day: 10am – 1.00pm
Friday 27th: 8.30am-6.30pm
Sat 28th: 9.00am-1.00pm
Sun 29th: 10am-1.00pm
Mon 30th: 8.30am-6.30pm
Tue 31st: 8.30am-6.30pm
NEW YEARS DAY: CLOSED
Thurs 1st Jan: 8.30am-6.30pm

Chiropractic Life Now In Forbes And Parkes

December 13, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Dr Bernie Haberman and Dr Adam McKenzie of Chiropractic Life.

Chiropractic Life has recently opened practices in Parkes and Forbes. Chiropractic Life is a family focused practice where all can feel welcome and belong. We provide the tools and support to help our practice members achieve their health and wellness goals.

Dr Adam McKenzie opened the first Chiropractic Life practice in the Northern Territory in 2015. Since then Chiropractic Life has grown to support rural and regional communities of Australia. We have established practices in Cowra, Canowindra and Grenfell too.

We offer contemporary chiropractic health care focused on your body’s master control system: your nervous system. State of the art digital x-rays and motion study which couples together Roger Sperry’s Nobel Prize winning work that 90% of the stimulation and nutrition to your brain come from movement of your spine. We provide world leading health and wellness tools currently used by high performing athletes and business professionals across the globe. We are excited to announce that services com- ing soon to Forbes and Parkes include an iFloat Tank (sensory deprivation therapy), red-light therapy and an infrared sauna.

Chiropractic Life is heavily involved in each community we practice in with local sponsorship programs available for sporting clubs and support for community organisations. We also regularly offer free spinal health checks and business health talks where our doctors go out into the community to speak to locals about their structural function and wellness. As an entity we raise funds for charities such as Royal Children’s Hospital, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Australian College of Chiropractic, Spinal Health Research, New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Tan Ari, with initiatives such as our annual Christmas Toy Drive, workshops and Dinner with the Doc.

We would love to invite the community of Forbes and Parkes to our Health and Wellness Workshop on Wednesday, 18th December at 7pm with complimentary drinks and nibbles. Come and learn how your nervous system affects your health. Limited seats available, please call to secure your spot.

Maternity Services To Continue In Forbes

December 6, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Pregnant women and their families in the Lachlan Health Service area are being reminded of some changes to maternity services at Parkes and Forbes Hospitals.

While a new maternity service model is being developed, babies from Parkes, Forbes and surrounding communities will be born at Forbes Hospital where midwifery, obstetric and anaesthetic services are available around the clock. Lachlan Health Service Manager, Liz Mitchell, said work on the new Lachlan Maternity Service was progressing and the community would receive regular updates. “We will be working hard to further develop our Midwifery group practice ‘Know your Midwife’ services in 2020, and in the interim we want women and families to have accurate information about how to access the maternity services they need,” said Liz.

Birthing is not currently available at Parkes Hospital. However, procedures are in place to respond to emergencies. Parkes Hospital continues to provide women with pre and post-natal care and fortnightly clinics. In the future, women will be able to choose to have their babies in Parkes Hospital if the pregnancy and birth are assessed to be low risk. If an induction of labour or a caesarean section is required, then this would occur in Forbes.

During each pregnancy, an assessment is made to identify the safest location for birth, taking into consideration the wellbeing of both mother and baby. In some cases, where a higher-level care is needed, this may be Orange Hospital or, on occasion, Nepean Hospital. Anyone with questions about how to access maternity services in Parkes or Forbes is encouraged to contact their local health services: Parkes Hospital 6861 2400; Forbes Hospital 6850 7100.

Forbes High School Would Rather Be About It, Than Talk About It

November 29, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes High School operates as a community of people invested in the future. But don’t take their word for it, the proof is in the ways students access opportunities for lifelong success and is indicated by Sydney University’s preference to send Practice Teachers for internships. Sydney knows this is a school where teachers teach and learners learn; Forbes High School recognises the potential of education to enable, expand and enrich the lives of young learners inside and outside the classroom.

Forbes High School is leading the way in using technology to enrich learning with a future-focussed approach that enables students’ voice and choice. How does this impact on their students? The curriculum is diversified and students are encouraged to grow as creative and critical thinkers.

Give Your Scripts The VIP Treatment With Our Easyscript Service

November 22, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Did you know that Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies offer a complimentary service to make it easier for you to organise and order your prescriptions?

“We have always been able to keep customer’s scripts on file” said Pharmacist, Tracey Edwards, “however, we are also able to offer a handy phone app which helps people easily manage their prescription and other medications”.

Through the phone app, you can receive automatic reminders when it’s time to refill or replenish your scripts. “It’s a great way of keeping track of your medications and repeats” said Tracey. “Ordering with the app means that your medication is ready to be collected when it’s convenient for you”.

“Many customers have large numbers of prescriptions or lose prescriptions so the EasyScript service provides peace of mind and convenience” said Tracey.

“Your scripts are kept safely at the Pharmacy and you can organise your refills on the go with your new app” said Tracey.

Want to know more? Call in to Flannery’s or Life Pharmacies and ask about our EasyScript service.

Don’t Play Renovation Roulette With Asbestos

November 1, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

November is Asbestos Awareness Month to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos as Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world.

Asbestos-related diseases continue to increase as a direct result of exposure to asbestos fibres during home renovations and maintenance.

Many people wrongly believe that only fibro homes contain asbestos, but asbestos products can most likely be found in any Australian home built or renovated before 1987, whether it’s brick, weatherboard, fibro or clad homes.

It can be found under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings, eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets, dog kennels, chook yards and backyard sheds.

It’s vital that Australians take the warnings seriously, stop playing ‘renovation roulette’ and protect themselves and their families from exposure to asbestos fibres during renovations and maintenance.

If you suspect you have asbestos in your home: Dont cut it! Don’t drill it! Don’t drop it! Don’t sand it! Don’t saw it! Don’t scrape it! Don’t scrub it! Don’t dismantle it! Don’t tip it! Don’t waterblast it! Don’t demolish it! And whatever you do… don’t dump it!

Check out the NSW Ministry of Health fact sheets about asbestos and health risks at www.health.nsw.gov.au

Diverse Range On Show

October 4, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The large list of categories for cars, motor- bikes and trucks will ensure a varied display for motor enthusiasts attending the 10th Annual Forbes Motor Show.

There are 20 categories for cars, creating a diverse range of cars and sections for enthusiasts to view. The Best Modified Car Pre 1990 and Best Modified Car Post 1990 categories will provide a timeline of cars through the ages, showing the distinct differences.

Best Engine Bay and Best Interior will place emphasis on sections of the car while Best 4 x 4 and Best Ute will create a contrast to the classic cars.

Motorbikes will be displayed in 4 categories. Best Custom Bike will showcase individuality while Best Veteran/Vintage Bike will be unique viewing.

There are 7 truck categories, with Best Restored Truck providing a platform for dis- playing the results of restorers hard work.

Registration is $15 per entrant with $5 display only available. Registration forms are available from the Forbes Motor Show Facebook page or at the event on the day. Gates open at 8am for registration.

For further details contact Jill at McFeeters Motor Museum on (02) 6852 3001 or email mcfeeters@motormuseum.net.au

Felix Rams Sale Results

September 12, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

It was an outstanding day at Felix Rams sale last week, with 51 registered bidders and 191 rams on offer. The older Poll Dorset rams sold to a top of $3,050 and averaged $1,419, with a clearance of 96%. The spring drop Poll Dorset rams sold to a top of $6,200 and averaged $1,532, with a clearance of 77.7%. The White Suffolk rams sold to a top of $5,000 and averaged $1,144 and had a clearance of 81.8%. Credit must go to Rodney, Liz and Isaac Watt for their breeding and preparation of these rams, each one was exceptional.

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