Weren’t the BBQ Championships just amazing. It was a great weekend, it was lovely to have so many people travel to Forbes to enjoy the two day event – looking forward to it being even bigger and better next year.
Did you see the Christmas decorations starting to pop up around Forbes? Aren’t they beautiful? It is a bit scary how quickly this year is drawing to a close, at least we can focus on how special our CBD looks every year around Christmas time.
Forbes Domestic and Family Violence Committee will be hosting the White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November at Lions Park. The event includes a march from Victoria Park to Lions Park, guest speakers, information stalls and a community BBQ, all aimed at raising awareness about men’s violence against women. The march will start from Victoria Park at 10am. Businesses are being asked to stand out the front to show their support as well.
Food from the BBQ will be a $1 donation and proceeds will go to the White Ribbon Day Association.
On Friday, 29 November Council is inviting the community to Lions Park from 7am – 10am to celebrate International men’s Day. We will have guest speakers, you can enjoy a BBQ breakfast, have an ice bath and enjoy a walk around the Lake.
For more information on this event, see our website, facebook page or contact Council’s Event’s Team on community@forbes.
nsw.gov.au or 02 6850 2300.
I know it is early notice but have you booked a ticket for the Citizen of the Year Gala dinner? Join us for the annual Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner, it will be held on Saturday 25 January 2025 from 6pm-10pm at the Forbes Town Hall. Tickets are FREE but you need to book at 123tix.
The Official Ceremony will include the presentation of the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year award winners and nominees for our 2025 Citizens of the Year.
Talking Australia day awards – have you nominated a worthy winner yet? You can download a nomination form off the website on the community pages or collect one from Council’s front desk.
Until next week
Phyllis Miller,
OAMForbes Mayor