Dolly Allan shaves Fiona McGonigal.
A Shave To Save: Last week, former Forbes resident, Fiona McGonigal took on the challenge to raise $1000 for The World’s Greatest Shave by shaving her head for the cause. This is the second time Fiona has been so brave and selfless as to do this to raise money for Cancer research. So far this year, Fiona has raised $300.
Nominations Open: Nominations are now open for The Heritage Young Artist Scholarship which is offered by the Forbes Shire Council and the Forbes Art Society to support young artists aged between 15 and 21 years to help fund professional development in their creative field. The scholarship of $1000 is open to young artists living in the Forbes Shire and is open to all art forms including, visual arts, dance, design, writing, music, theatre, screen digital arts, curatorial arts and Aboriginal arts. Application forms are available online at www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
Cancellations, Closures and Postponement: As the week has progressed, and with the Federal Government updating their advice to the public daily, there are more and more events, gatherings and functions being postponed or cancelled. The latest advice given by the government, as of Wednesday, has been to ban non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people. This does not yet include schools, hospitals, airports, aged care homes, jails, courts, Universities, supermarkets or workplaces. The Federal Government has also advised all Australians to not travel overseas, advice that is currently in place indefinitely.
Forbes Retail Reassurance: Forbes supermarkets, Bernardi’s and Woolworths have placed limits of purchase on certain items, the major retailers wish to remind customers that while there are many items currently out-of-stock, both stores are working hard to tackle the present situation. The supply of sold out stock has not changed, what has changed is the rate of buying. A more in-depth reminder that there is enough to go around if customers shop responsibly can be found on page 5.
COVID-19 And The Saleyards: Forbes Livestock Exchange advised that all people entering the Forbes CWLE will need to sign in at the front gate and non-sale visitors may be refused entry. Management wishes to remind visitors to consider whether their attendance is absolutely necessary and to stay at home if unwell.
James Cleaver, Tom Norris and Bruce Reynolds at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange.