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April 23, 2026 by Roxane Manley

Pictured is the Parkes Community Choir and The Read­ing Bug at Inkwood & Ivy.

Inkwood & Ivy Books & Curiosities: On Saturday 18 April, Parkes Community Choir, The Reading Bug and Inkwood & Ivy Bookstore performed a sing-along featur­ing songs from the war era, timeless melo­dies that honour courage, history and re­membrance.

Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc: A massive thank you to our amazing Peak Hill volunteers who shared some of their experiences as part of the Peak Hill Build­ing Healthy Communities Challenge, with Western NSW Local Health District staff. This project wouldn’t have come to life without your contributions. We can’t wait to see the finished product.

Neighbourhood Central: Parkes — don’t miss out on an upcoming two day commu­nity event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A Free Wills Workshop will be held on 13 and 14 May at Neigh­bourhood Central. Get your Will done at no cost. Bookings are essential, call 4704 0207. Plus: Free birth certificates and legal advice (no booking needed).

Talk2MeBro: Join us for our Guys Catch Up in Forbes on Sunday 3 May for a 7.30am start⁠ at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre⁠. Engage in soothing and invigorat­ing breathwork, take a dip in our exhilarat­ing ice baths and connect with others on a deeper level. ⁠Register at: www.talk2mebro.org.au/event/forbes-guys

Legal Aid NSW: The Legal Aid NSW Youth Hotline gives young people under 18 who are living in NSW free legal advice. Find out what to do if police want to speak with you, your right to stay silent, and options to avoid going to court. It’s open late and 24/7 on weekends. Save the number: 1800 10 18 10 Learn more about the hotline: https://loom.ly/p5vwG2c

Dolly’s Dream: Bullying doesn’t just hurt kids, it can devastate families, friends and whole communities. Stand with us against bullying – register now to fundraise on Do It For Dolly Day, Friday 8 May. Go Blue to end bullying, register at https://support.dollysdream.org.au/event/do-it-for-dollyday/register-your-fundraiser⁠

Forbes Automotive Services: How cool is this! A Forbes Automotive Services hat was not only on set for the filming of Balls Up, it was worn by director Peter Farrelly! Made in Queensland, the larger-than-life comedy follows rival employees, played by Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser. Balls Up was released on Prime Video on 15 April.

Balls Up was released on Prime Video on 15 April.

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