Pictured in the front row on the left is Cate Plink, the Fellowship of Writer’s special guest who will be attending the free writing workshop for seniors at the Parkes Library.
Workshop For Seniors: Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing? All Seniors Card Holders are invited to head along on Monday, 20th February, to a special free writing workshop in the Makerspace at Parkes Shire Library.
Join the Fellowship of Australian Writers to learn the skills needed to enter the annual Seniors Card Short Story Competition. Special guest Cate Plink will be attending the event and everyone is encouraged to paricipate in the workshop and prepare an entry for the short story competition. To book please call Maureen Kelly OAM on 0417 403 720.
Helping Homeowners Build Better: Building a new home in NSW just got easier with a new digital tool released this week to help guide homeowners through the process from start to finish.
Deputy Secretary of Delivery, Coordination, Digital and Insights at the Department of Planning and Environment, Amanda Fairley said, “From laying the foundations to finessing the finishing touches, we want to help people to get their dream project off the ground and reduce some of the stress.”
To use the tool, visit www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/myhome-planner
Open Mic Now On At The Mersh: The Commercial Hotel in Forbes has always been a well-run family pub and Lindee Colvin, who has recently taken over from mum Debbie, is bringing the revamped establishment into a bright new era with a treasure trove of great ideas, development and promotions throughout 2023!
One of the regular fixtures on the calendar will be the Open Mic Day every second Sunday from 19th February. Following the first event two weeks ago, it is certain to prove popular.
“We want all types of local and regional talent here,” said Lindee. “Musicians who play and sing, karaoke, poets, comedians – whatever .It is about encouraging people who may not have been on stage before to get up and have a go!”
The first event attracted a packed house and included a number of performers including crowd favourite Lara Constable, who wowed the audience with her great singing voice. “The day is all about fun and discovering new talent and having a crack at it – you never know what might happen,” said Lindee.
For regular updates head to the Commercial Hotel Facebook page.
Daniel Miller and Dane Millerd are rocking and ready for the Mersh Open Mic Night this Sunday from 4pm at the Commercial Hotel, Forbes.