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Last Chance To See Historical Display

July 1, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The CWA 100 Year display in the Book Dispensary will only be there for another week.

This year marks the Centenary of the Country Women’s Association of NSW. CWA Branches throughout NSW will be celebrating with high teas, luncheons, birthday parties and many other get-togethers to commemorate such a huge feat.

The CWA’s purpose when founded was to improve the conditions for women and make life better for families living in rural and remote Australia.

Today, the CWA has developed into one of the largest rural and regional advocacy groups in Australia. Giving a voice to women, families and those in regional and remote areas who would otherwise not be heard.

Every local branch, whether it has five members or fifty members, all contribute to bettering the condition of not just women, but also families in rural and regional NSW.

The Forbes CWA Evening Branch works for the community through providing support and advocacy for better services for the town and fundraising, such as selling soup at the Frost and Fire event held by Forbes Shire Council.

Please show your support for our local CWA members by getting along to have a look at the display in the Book Dispensary and celebrate their 100 years!

Your ‘Turn’ To Support A Truly Local Production

July 1, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Turning Tables is set to hit the stage at The Little Theatre in Parkes from tomorrow night after over 12 months of rehearsals and cancellations due to COVID-19.

Going off reviews from community members invited to the preview on Sunday, it’s going to be another hit for the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society. The praise afterwards included: “An excellent show…has to be seen”, “I absolutely loved it and will be coming back again!”, “Fresh, fun, powerful, provocative, moving and memorable”, “Incredible show” and “Took my breath away – just an amazing production from start to finish”.

With a script written by the Parkes M & D’s stellar director Lyn Townsend, Turning Tables tells the story of five women (Christie Green, Christa Radley, Shev Brown, Ruth Barnes and Maddi Collits), all different, all unique with their own ‘baggage’ to carry.

During the course of the show, each of the women take you on their journey, the relationships they have endured and the strength and resilience they gain from the friendships they forge with each other, despite the differences in age or social status. There are four male roles, all played by one token guy (Aaron Kingham).

With songs like Can’t fight the Moonlight, Stronger, Girls just wanna have fun, Because of you, Holding out for a hero, Born this way, Warrior, Jesus take the Wheel, Danger Zone, I’m so Excited, This is me, and many more, there is bound to be a song you know and love.

Turning Tables will play over three weekends. Tickets are available from www.parkesmandd.com.au or at the theatre box office an hour before any show, or on Sundays from 10am to 1pm. If you live out of town, email parkesmandd2870@gmail.com to request tickets be reserved or call 0429 623 829 after 5:30pm. The production is not suited for children under 14 due to adult themes, but for adults, this is just a fantastic outing!

Auditions For Mock Crash Youth Actors

June 17, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The mock crash road safety initiative had seen a 27% reduction in crashes involving young drivers since its inception more than 10 years ago. Amateur actors are invited to audition for this year’s production.

The call is out for amateur youth actors over the age of 16 across the Parkes, Forbes and

Lachlan Shires to star in this year’s NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program.

“We are looking for four new actors to join our team and are holding auditions on Wednesday, 22nd June from 4pm – 7pm at the Parkes SES shed in Clarke Street,” said Melanie Suitor, Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer for the three councils.

She said this road safety initiative had seen a 27% reduction in crashes involving young drivers since its inception more than 10 years ago.

Following two years of COVID disruption, this year’s mock crash is going to be developed into a training video. The video will replace the live mock crash demonstration for this year but will result in a resource which allows the program to be implemented in other areas and provides a back-up option for future years’ live demonstrations.

Pre-registration for the auditions is essential. Contact Melanie on 6861 2364 or Melanie.Suitor@parkes.nsw.gov.au for more information and to book your place.

Free Heavy Vehicle Forum In Forbes

June 17, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Registrations are open for this year’s Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum at the Forbes Inn on Thursday, 30th June.

Local farmers, contract harvesters, couriers, truck drivers and transport company operators are invited to attend.

“We are really excited to be back and to be able to deliver this format which allows for more two-way discussion about the topics that are affecting the local freight industry,” said organiser Melanie Suitor, Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer.

This year will feature three sessions: 1) Effluent, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility from 7.10 – 8.10am; 2) Heavy vehicle access from 8.30 – 9.40am; 3) PBS vehicles from 10 – 11am. You can register for all of the sessions, just one or two.

The forum is free, but registration is required for catering purposes. To register online at: https://forms.office.com/r/ETBbmuA2K1, via the Councils’ Facebook pages or call Melanie on 6861 2364.

Queen’s Birthday Holiday Is Not Really Her Birthday

June 17, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Queen’s Birthday Holiday was celebrated on Monday in NSW following the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from 2nd to 5th June. (Photo: Geo News)

Why did we celebrate the Queen’s Birthday Holiday on Monday, 13th June, when Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926?

Even more confusingly, why is it that the ACT, NSW, NT, SA, Tasmania and Victoria celebrate the Queen’s Birthday Holiday on the second Monday of June each year, but in Western Australia and Queensland the holiday is celebrated in October?

It turns out that the holiday has origins long before Queen Elizabeth II. The holiday tradition started in 1788 when Arthur Phillip, the Governor of NSW at the time, established the holiday to celebrate the birthday of King George III, the first European king of Australia.

The birthday was always celebrated on the actual date of the monarch’s birthday until 1936, the year of the death of King George V, Elizabeth’s grandfather. His birthday was 3rd June and the date has since stayed around early June.

Western Australia chooses to forgo the holiday in June since the previous Monday is already set aside for Foundation Day. In Queensland, the Labor Bligh government changed the Queen’s Birthday in 2012 from the traditional June date to the first weekend of October to better spread out the public holidays in the second half of the year.

Honour’s lists are proclaimed twice a year in Australia. The Australia Day list is on 26th January, and the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List is proclaimed on the June date each year.

Actor Sam Webb In Forbes For Mental Health Expo

June 17, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Actor and mental health champion Sam Webb will be speaking at a free mental health event in Forbes on Tuesday, 21st June at Forbes High School from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Actor and mental health champion Sam Webb will be the guest at a free mental health event in Forbes on Tuesday, 21st June.

Community members are invited to the Forbes Mental Health Expo organised by CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes at Forbes High School Hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Sam, who is known for his appearances in Home and Away, Neighbours and Australian Survivor, co-founded the mental health charity LIVIN in 2013 after the death of a good friend to suicide.

“We’re thrilled that Sam Webb has come on board,” said Kate Shambrook, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes mental health programs manager.

“He is committed to helping people and organisations understand the importance of mental health and making wellness a priority. We think the community will gain a lot from his talk. “Mental health as an issue is growing in communities, especially in young people and it is an area of concern.”

Kate invited schools, parents, carers, students and other community members to the expo. Representatives from mental health support providers at Forbes will also be at the event for community members to meet and talk to. It is free to attend, but people are asked to register through Eventbrite.

Sydney’s Hottest Men Live On Stage!

June 10, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

IMAGE CREDIT: https://sydneyhotshots.com/

The hunks from Sydney Hotshots will be in Forbes to sizzle and seduce for one night with a brand-new killer show at the Forbes Services Club on Thursday, 23rd June!

The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals. The hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more.

A high energy production, the show boasts the perfect mix of killer dance routines, eye-catching costumes, acrobatics and jaw dropping athletic male physiques. The smorgasbord of sexy guys were selected from hundreds of men nationwide and put though an intensive “Hotshots Bootcamp”, all graduating with an A+ in hip thrusting! The fellas come from various backgrounds from tradies, cops, farmers and even fireman to tour Australia and entertain the ladies!

Hosted by seasoned professional Paul Reynolds (original cast member of Manpower Australia and Las Vegas headliner), his showmanship and cheeky banter with audiences makes for an extra entertaining evening.

You can win a VIP double pass to see The Sydney Hotshots Live by entering the competition on this page.

Celebrate Winter Solstice

June 10, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes is putting on a great show in celebration of the Winter Solstice under the brilliant Central West skies next Saturday, 18th June. It will be a night of hearty foods, boutique brews, thrilling live entertainment and music, and Wiradjuri cultural performances, all by warming fire buckets on the banks of Lake Forbes.

Entertainment on the night will include music from Forbes locals Emily Pavey, Clynton Breen and Jo Stephenson; Josh Maynard from Cowra and Bathurst duo, Smith & Jones with their band.

The headline act is beloved Aussie rock band Thirsty Merc playing all your favourite songs! There will also be plenty of fiery action with fire performances by the Sydney Fire Dancers throughout the night.

There will be free shuttle buses running every 20 minutes from 3:45pm throughout the evening to and from the event, departing Town Hall, Harold Street and Renfree Street.

Buy your tickets at 123tix.com.au, and use your NSW Discovery vouchers before they expire at the end of the month. Remember to bring your winter woollies and camp chairs or a picnic rug.

(CORRECTION: The wrong entertainment line-up was printed in last week’s edition of The Forbes Phoenix for this event.)

Author Talk At Library

June 10, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Author Justin Smith will be at the Forbes Library on 21st June at 1pm to talk about his book Cooper Not Out.

Forbes bookworms have something to look forward to when author Justin Smith will be in town to talk about his book Cooper Not Out on 21st June at 1pm.

The book is a heart-warming tale about an unlikely hero and is part of the One Library One Book innovative community reading program that encourages everyone in the region to read and discuss the same book at the same time. Books have been distributed across the Central West Libraries network including Forbes.

Pick up a copy at Forbes Library, read it and join in the conversation. There’s no better time to curl up and read a good book now that winter is upon us.

Cooper Not Out is a funny, heart-warming novel set against a backdrop of real events in the summer of 1984 when the West Indian cricket team was touring Australia. It is moving and highly original tale about friendship and belief, and the joy of being true to yourself and discovering your greatest potential.

“I’m thrilled Cooper Not Out has been chosen for the One Library, One Book initiative,” Justin said.

Please call Forbes Library on 6852 1463 or book online via Eventbrite.com.au.

Dine and Discover

June 3, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

We are all trying to catch up on two years of sitting at home and no events to go to. The Dine & Discover NSW vouchers implemented by the NSW Government to encourage consumer spending and support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expire on Thursday, 30th June. There are some great events and entertainment venues in our region where you can use your vouchers. So, get in quick and redeem your vouchers at the following regional venues…

Orange Tenpin Bowling

Located at 315 Byng Street, Orange Tenpin Bowling has a great friendly and fun atmosphere with 16 lanes, computer scoring, lightweight bowling balls, ramps and bumper lanes, incredible disco bowling, pool tables, amusement games and café facilities. A great place for a birthday party or group functions. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 9:30pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm.

Parkes M and D Society

The Little Theatre in Parkes is excited to present the original musical, written by Lyn Townsend, Turning Tables including well-known hits such as Stronger, Just The Way You Are, I’ll Never Love Again, Born This Way, My Immortal, Holding Out For A Hero, Because Of You, Girls Just Wannna Have Fun and more. The show opens 2nd July. Tickets are available online at www.parkesmandd.com.au or at the Theatre box office every Sunday 10am-12pm.

Forbes Frost and Fire

Frost and Fire at the Lake Forbes Ski Dam on 18th June from 4-10pm celebrates the winter solstice. A great opportunity to spend time with friends in the great outdoors by a fire, with an entertainment that line up including local acts Bob Evans, The Fog Pilots, Grace Jones, and more. Tickets are available at 123tix.com.au.

Club Forbes

Club Forbes is a welcoming, modern space for members from all walks of life with great entertainment and dining options. Wednesday night raffles include 15 prizes to be won, and Bingaroo Bingo every Wednesday from 10:45am with 300 prizes to be won. Enjoy Templar’s Bar & Bistro for dining or takeaway options!

Old Dubbo Gaol

Explore the gaol in your own time or catch (literally!) the characters in costume as they dare to outsmart the Gaol Warden. For some tall tales and performances by animated wardens and prisoners check out the tours and performance schedule for entertaining stories on prison life and their attempts to break out. Book your tickets at www.olddubbogaol.com.au

Forbes Show

The Forbes Show is set to take place this year on 9th and 10th September. The good news is that tickets for this year’s show are now available online. Make sure not to miss out on this year’s show by buying your tickets early using your vouchers to make a fun and enjoyable outing for the family after two years. Buy your tickets here: www.123tix.com.au

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