Temporary Library Pop-Up at Forbes TAFE Campus.
TAFE NSW Forbes: We’re excited to bring you a special pop-up library at Forbes TAFE Campus! This temporary setup ensures you still have access to all TAFE resources while we search for a permanent space. Whether you need study materials, research assistance, or just a quiet place to read, we’ve got you covered.
Parkes Potters: Do your kids want to get creative these upcoming holidays? Parkes Potter’s are running a children’s workshop for the school holidays on Wednesday 9 July. Phone 0427 342 751 for more information and bookings.
Women NSW: Every day, 58 people will learn they have breast cancer. More than 21,000 breast cancer diagnoses are expected nationally this year, which will include 6,500 in NSW alone. Breast cancer is still a leading cause of cancer death among women. Early detection and access to innovative clinical trials are critical to improving survival rates and quality of life. Find more information about breast cancer trials by visiting: tacklebreastcancer.com.au
Parkes Elvis Festival: Applications are OPEN to have a market stall at the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival. Apply here: bit.ly/PEFmarkets Applications close 30 July 2025.
Plastic Free July: Forbes Shire Council is proud to be part of Plastic Free July, a global movement helping millions of people reduce plastic waste for cleaner streets, parks, rivers, and communities. From saying no to single-use plastics to making simple swaps at home or work, every action counts. Are you ready to take the challenge? Join us this July and make a pledge to reduce single-use plastic in your daily life. Together, we can create lasting change. Sign up here: www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge
R U OK? Checking in with someone can take away the pressure to reach out for help. It lets someone know it’s OK to not be OK and gives them permission to talk about what they’re going through. For more tips on having meaningful conversations, visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
NSW Rock Camp: Parkes High School music students, Bohdi and Huntur participated in the Western NSW Rock Camp in Dubbo last week. All the students in attendance had a blast and participated in a week of learning new skills and working with a range of people. What an awesome experience for these talented students!
Parkes High School Students attend Rock Camp.