NEW VISITORS GIFT SHOP: Maria Willis, Phyllis Miller OAM, Michele Herbert, Steve Karaitiana, Brian Mattiske and Chris Roylance checking out the new gift shop which will soon be relocated to the new centre once works are completed.
Forbes Visitor Centre Gift Shop: Councillors last weekend had a sneak peek at the new Visitor information Centre shop at the Railway and it looks incredible! Stop by for amazing tourism merchandise and a great range of books! You won’t be disappointed!
Vampire De Haviland: Council wishes to advise that some structural issues have been identified in the Vampire jet, located adjacent to Apex Park. A member of the Forbes Community with a keen eye noticed some cracks forming in the fuselage around the nose cone and promptly notified Council. For the safety of the public FSC have cordoned off the area while they investigate. This may be ongoing due to the specialised nature of the aircraft. Please obey site signage while they determine next steps. Council recognises the community significance of the vampire jet and will do their best to resolve the issues in a timely manner.
International Women’s Day – Legendary Local Ladies Night Tomorrow Night: International Women’s Day – Legendary Local Ladies Night is tomorrow night Saturday March 5th from 6-9pm at Forbes Town Hall. Ticket price includes canapes, 3 x Cocktails, entertainment and a compli mentary gift bag for each attendee. Additional drinks will be available for purchase on the night. All proceeds will be donated to Running For Premature Babies. Tickets available at www.123tix.com.au
Meet Our Local Forbes SES Volunteers: This week’s volunteer is Forbes SES Unit Heath Richardson. Heath first joined the SES as a member with Parkes Unit in 2018 when he was 35 as he wanted to be a part of something worthwhile. Not long after, Heath became a member of Forbes SES Unit where he is currently a Senior Operator and a Trainer and Assessor (both a great asset to Forbes Unit). Outside of the SES, Heath is a Branch Manager of a rental company. Throughout the November 2021 floods which passed through Forbes, Heath was one of the many members who gave their days to help out with other emergency services. “As many of us would agree, what we like most about the SES is the camaraderie between both members and units as well as the fact that no two jobs are the same. If you’re thinking of joining the SES then I definitely advise you to think long term rather short term and to be committed,” Heath said.
FORBES SES UNIT VOLUNTEER: Heath Richardson encourages anyone to volunteer who is keen to make a worthwhile contribution to the community having taken the leap at 35 years of age. Richardson has been involved now for over 4 years with NSW SES. Photo supplied.