Forbes High School welcomed new SRC leaders for 2017/2018. The new school Captains are Mitchell Ashcroft and Chelsea Turner and the new Vice Captains areClaire Maslin and Connor Ryan.
2LVR wants to hear from you: For nearly 30 years you have listened to 2LVR (97.9Valley FM), and now they want to hear from you. In partnership with McNair Ingenuity, 2LVR is conducting a community survey to see how they can improve their service. You can complete the survey online on the website or via their Facebook page 97.9 Valley FM, or contact the station for a hard copy. The survey closes on 14th November.
Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with Aerial Antix to launch a spring photo competition. With Spring all around us, you can point your camera just about anywhere to get a scenic shot. We would love to see the great photos our readers can come up with. A wonderful prize is up for grabs – a picture donated by Aerial Antix! The competition will run until October, with entries to be submitted to The Forbes Phoenix by Tuesday, 31st October. Entries can be sent to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au or via our Facebook page.
DonateLife Thank You Day: Sunday, 19th November is DonateLife Thank You Day – a national day to acknowledge all Australians who make organ and tissue donation possible. Show support by posting a message on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using hashtags #ThankYouDay #DonateLife
Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In & Pink Ribbon: Support those affected by breast and gynaecological cancers this October. Visit www.girlsnightin.com.au to register and get your free Girls’ Night In host kit. Visit www.pinkribbon.com.au to register your Pink Ribbon Fundraiser.
Your say on the future of our CBD: Forbes Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of our CBD. Council has selected consultants to complete a comprehensive masterplan for the central business district. Community input is now being invited with the survey having opened to the community. The survey will close on Tuesday, 24th October and can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ForbesCBDMasterplan.
Forbes Rotary Charity Golf Day: Forbes Rotary will be hosting a Charity Golf Day of which the proceeds will go towards the Forbes High School Wellness Hub. The day will be held on Sunday, 29th October at the Forbes Golf Course, 9am shotgun start. $35 per person includes green fees and a BBQ lunch. Book at the pro shop as a team or individually. Entries close on 27th October.