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August 20, 2015 By Maggi Barnard

Forbes Shire Council have reached a milestone with the design of the Third More Project finalised and construction soon to begin. Mayor Phyllis said improving water supply security was a top priority. The project will provide increased water security, safeguarding it against future drought or any issues with the water supply from the Lachlan River. The project is due to be completed by the end of June 2016.

Did you know 86% of parents play computer games with their kids.

Friends of the Hospital held their annual AGM on Friday 6 August at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Three life members were reinstated and Sister Pat gave an inspiring account of her work as a missionary in refugee camps around the world including Kuala Lumpar, Thailand and Malaysia where she was a social worker, teacher and untrained medic in primitive and traumatic conditions. Their next meeting will be held Friday 4 September
at the Forbes Services Memorial Club from 2pm.

Don a daffodil! Friday 28 August is Daffodil Day and stalls will be selling daffodils, soccer balls, brooches and pens to raise money for cancer research, developing cancer prevention programs and providing patient support. You can get involved by making a donation, purchasing merchandise or signing up as a Daffodil Day volunteer. For more information go to www.daffodilday.com.au

Life in Pictures Exhibition will close on Sunday 23 August so if you haven’t checked it out yet, visit Forbes Town Hall to see photographs by a range of photographers and skill levels. There are many amazing categories like Travel, Adventure, Food, People and many more.

127 minutes is the time an average Aussie spends preparing a lamb roast. Australians eat an average of 627kg of lamb in their lifetime.

The Big Cake Bake is back this month! Get together with friends, families, colleagues and neighbours to take part in a fun and rewarding way to support Red Cross. Bake your favourite savoury or sweet for a good cause with a baking event like cake sales, baking competitions and afternoon or morning teas. You can register as an individual or a team by calling 1800 652 635. Are you taking part in The Big Cake Bake this year? Let us know about it!

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