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November 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Oh what a night… Forbes Preschool were represented at the recent State Business Awards in Darling Harbour. Committee members and partners Lara and Charlie Dwyer, Carly and Darren Keane, Lisa and Randal Grayson, Forbes Preschool Director and State Finalist Amy Shine, Sandy Paterson, Steven and Lisa Jarick enjoyed the evening.

Calling All Golfers: Golfers are encouraged to sign up for The Longest Day, a 72-hole golf marathon, to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW. The Longest Day will officially take place on Monday 18th December, but participants can hold their event at their local golf club anytime during December. Participants are challenged to play four rounds of golf in one day at their own club with their friends and fellow members. Choose a day and contact your club to book four tee times, then head to www.longestday.org.au to register and start fundraising.

Skin Cancer Action Week: In NSW alone, 17% of adults admit to having been burnt on summer weekends. This is an estimated number of 881,000 people. This year, everyone is invited (in particular adults) to join the #SunSmartGeneration this National Skin Cancer Action Week.

Firearms Legislation Changes: There have been recent changes to the requirements in relation to the safekeeping of firearms. These changes relate to the storage of firearms and the location at which they are stored. You are now required to store your firearms at your primary residential premises. In simple terms, your primary residence is the address where you most often reside. This change in legislation comes because of a significant amount of firearms thefts from rural properties while those properties are unattended. Police
are asking that firearms owners make changes to their storage arrangements immediately to comply with these changes to the legislation.

Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival: Anyone can get involved in designing and creating a Christmas tree of any shape or material that reflects their love of Christmas time. Members of the community are invited to the official opening of the festival on 1st December at 6pm, which will see the trees light up. Enter a tree by phoning Helen on 6851 4930 or Sue-anne on 6851 5197, or send an email to sueanne.nixon@hotmail.com. Entry fee is $5. Anyone can enter any type of tree.

Forbes Public School Market: For the third year running, the market has tripled in size. Lots to do. Live local entertainment, kids zone, pony rides, face paint and much more. Taking place on Saturday, 2nd December from 9am to 2pm in Lachlan Street. Everyone is welcome to join in for a fun filled shopping family day.

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