All have a connection to Bogan Gate. Don McKeowen, Robert McIntyre, John Caldbeck, Daniel McKeowen, Gabriel Rossi, Stephen Butler, Janelle Watts, Ros Caldbeck, Lynne Rossi, Jenny Butler, Marion McIntyre, Lyn Watts
Bogan Gate Reunion 71 Years
On 1st Sunday in February we met in the Botanical Gardens in Sydney.
We have been meeting for 71 years. This Reunion was started by 3 Ex Residents Sandy McKeowen, Jack McKeowen and Ted Naughton in 1953. We had a good turn out this year.
Parkes Shire Libraries
Bookings are open now for the first Youth Library Lock In of 2024! Youth in year 7-12, it’s time to wave goodbye to the long hot summer! Join in free games, dinner and fun challenges in the air conditioned comfort of the Library. Book now at events.humanitix.com/feb24youthlockin
Forbes Rugby Union Club
MERCH STORE NOW OPEN https://au.paladin.sport/collections/forbes-rufc
Pre-orders are now open for off field kit for players and supporters. The shop will close on the 11th of March and orders will arrive 6-8 weeks after this. Get in quick to avoid missing out!
Parkes Shire Council
Parkes Shire Council is calling on not-for-profit organisations and groups serving the Parkes Shire community to apply for funding in Round 2 of the 2023/2024 Community Financial Assistance Program. The two types of funding available include:
Leasing and Licencing – Funding to reduce leasing and licensing fees on Council owned properties.
General – A ‘helping hand’ through the provision of funds for a specific purpose or event up to an amount of $1,000.
Applications will close Sunday 10 March 2024. To find out more visit: bit.ly/ParkesShireGrants
Forbes Veterinary Clinic
Due to high demand of veterinary care and staffing shortages, we will now be charging a $75 fee for walk-ins effective immediately.
This is to ensure that the people who make an appointment get seen in a timely manner and will help encourage our non-emergent cases to make an appointment.
Genuine emergencies are also strongly encouraged to call ahead so our team can be prepared for your arrival and be able to care for your pet as fast as possible. Taking care of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any additional questions, please call our clinic and ask to speak to Elle.
PCYC Parkes
Join us for the PCYC Parkes Safer Driver Course on March the 15th.
Equip your child with life-saving tools and add 20 hours to their log book. Plus, we’ll provide afternoon tea and water bottles for all attendees.
What’s more, your contribution to the course goes towards supporting our local community.
Reserve your spot now: pcycdrivereducation.org.au/book-a-course
Michael McCormack MP
Met with fruit and vegetable industry representatives to discuss the impact Labor’s changes to the PALM Scheme are having on our horticulture industry.
It is clear these changes are hurting productivity, affecting farmers and disincentivising the use of PALM Scheme workers, weakening our ties in the Pacific.
The Government must listen to those on the ground who know this industry back-to-front to make sure the concerns of farmers in regional Australia are satisfied.
Michael McCormack Mp met with industry representatives.