Shout-out to our amazing coach Lily.
Lily works tirelessly to ensure all our young gymnasts are striving for greatness.
Thank you Lily for everything you do!
Be Seen @ Parkes PCYC
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It was all smiles at Power Tools Plus in Forbes.
Power Tools Plus: Power Tools Plus donated a Kincrome cooler and other merchandise toward the Forbes Town & District Tennis Club Charity Tennis Family Fun Day. Coming up on 22nd September, the event is aimed at raising money for the great folks at Little Wings and Forbes local Leo Doyle. It is sure to be a great event.
Forbes Show: The Forbes Show schedule sections are now on the website. Go to: https://www.forbesshow.com/schedules
Looking For A Loyal Companion? The Parkes Shire Animal Shelter have some furry friends looking for a loving home. Bring joy into your home and theirs by adopting today. To view the animals, visit: bit.ly/AnimalsForAdoption
NSW Aboriginal Land Council Scholarships: There are four weeks left to apply for the NSWALC Educational Scholarship. NSWALC has committed annually, to two scholarships of $10,000 each, to assist students with funds to help complete their studies and is aimed at NSW Aboriginal undergraduate/graduate degree students, via any mode of delivery, at a tertiary institution. For more information and to apply go to: www.alc.org.au/educational-scholarship.
Red Bend Junior Rugby League: A huge congratulations to the Red Bend Catholic College under 14’s Sky League Tag team who have taken out the minor premiership. The first round of finals will be played at Canowindra on Saturday, with all matches to follow on from the 9am game in order as listed. You can get tickets at: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/44991/ldjrlweek-1-canowindra
Parkes Show Society: Don’t miss the jaw dropping entertainment from Airtime FMX at the Parkes Show! All thanks to two major sponsors Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations and McPhersons Parts & Service. Grab your tickets at: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/44177/parkesshow
NSW Reconstruction Authority: If you were impacted by the 2022 floods and were unable to attend a recent Resilient Homes Program Central West information session, this is your opportunity to have your say on the proposed Program approach. Share your thoughts and feedback about the Resilient Homes Program Central West at: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/resilient-homes-program-central-west before 11:59pm on Friday 16th August. Eugowra residents can visit 45 Broad Street, Eugowra on Friday 16th August, from 9am to 4pm.
For information on the development of the Resilient Homes Program: www.nsw.gov.au/central-west-recovery
Central West High School Students To Access Financial Literacy Skills
The Greater Bank Finance Academy is proud to announce that teachers across the Central West can deliver the High School Financial Literacy Program in 2024.
The free program allows teachers to deliver the full course curriculum in their classrooms – empowering Year 9 and 10 students to access crucial financial literacy.
Covering topics such as budgeting, saving, planning for the future, and understanding financial products like credit cards and loans, the program also addresses modern financial trends, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the financial world they will navigate.
Greater Bank Chief Distribution Offer, Emma Brokate, said the teacher-led lessons aim to inspire students across the state with vital money management skills. “Financial literacy is not just about managing money, it’s about encouraging individuals to make informed decisions that enhance their financial stability and wellbeing,” said Ms Brokate.
“Enabling teachers to deliver the full program ensures that more students can access essential money management skills directly within their educational environment.”
Dean of the University of Newcastle Business School, Professor James Skinner, highlighted the partnership’s benefits.
“We are proud to enhance the financial literacy in our communities and offer our students practical experiences that prepare them for the future” Professor Skinner said.
Schools interested in participating in the Greater Bank Finance Academy can visit www.greater.com.au/uon to get in touch.
Be Seen @ PMJRL Coaching Clinic
It was great to see the boys hanging off Ben’s every word. Ben said how proud he was to come back as a role model.
The U10S U8s and U7s sat down with South Sydney Winger Haizyn Mellars did a Q&A with the kids.
After the clinic Ben handed out Rabbitohs merchandise and signed kids footy gear for them.
Forbes Croquet Club
On Saturday 8th July, only 27 players braved the cold, however the arrivals found the game enjoyable. Three wins were recorded by Merv Langfield, Joan Littlejohn, Neville Spry and Rex Toole. Well done to those players and particularly to Merv as he hasn’t been around for a while so great to see him back.
Forbes Junior AFL Club
We are looking forward to our home game on Sunday 23rd July 23 at Gaggin Oval. The day is set to be a beauty, with five junior grades. This will see the debut of our under 10’s side which will be made up of our senior Auskicker’s who will transition into junior footy for the first time. Get excited!
Cudal Testing Centre Making Roads Safer For Motorcyclists
FMTRC motorcyclist detection testing at Cudal will benefit Central West Motorcyclist.
Cutting-edge motorcycle detection testing technology has been introduced at Transport for NSW’s vehicle testing and research centre to help make our roads safer for both drivers and motorcyclists across the state.
The newest and most advanced testing technology is aimed at preventing motorcycle collisions and has been rolled out alongside the completion of a new 400 metre intersection at the Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre (FMTRC) in Cudal.
The new technology can assess how well a car detects and avoids collisions with motorcyclists. In NSW, motorcycle registrations have jumped by 20 per cent to nearly 280,000 in the last five years, and tragically, on average, 58 motorcyclists are killed and almost 1000 seriously injured on NSW roads every year.
“This new technology upgrade will allow ANCAP to advance to the latest, most sophisticated set of criteria for its vehicle safety ratings in NSW and cements this facility as a world-class autonomous technology testing site.
“The safety testing carried out at this site benefits all road users from families to freight operators, and importantly keeps jobs and knowledge in Australia.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.
The NSW Government’s expansion of its testing capabilities and on-site expertise in Cudal is critical to the work of Australasia’s independent vehicle safety testing organisation, ANCAP.
The world-class site is helping the automotive industry and developers realise the next generation of safety enhancements that will benefit all road users.
The new crossroad intersects the existing 1.6-kilometre runway at the former Hazelton airport site. The $1.2 million intersection was constructed by TfNSW teams from across the Central West, along with a contractor’s local crews.
To date the Cudal site has delivered more than 80 test and research programs. Other recent upgrades to the FMTRC include the installation of EV charging facilities, refurbishment of the existing house with fit-for-purpose office spaces for testing teams, and an upgrade to 5G connectivity across the site to facilitate advanced vehicle testing.
Safe Haven: We Can All Help
Dan Wright and Que President, Kath Whitchurch. Dan left the meeting, loaded with teddy bears. There are now enough to put a couple of Que teddy bears in every ambulance in the area but, please, keep on knitting.
Parkes Safe Haven opened its doors on 15th March, 2022, and since then has had 1,100 presentations of people struggling and in need of help. Safe Haven helps identify further services for appropriate support that is both immediate and ongoing.
Safe Haven is a friendly, emotional support facility for people with problems, often despairing or very lonely, some even contemplating suicide.
Ambulance Officer, Dan Wright spoke to Que Club members about this amazing facility at their recent dinner meeting.
Dan and his wife, lost their son Luke to suicide four years ago. It was absolutely devastating for them, their family and friends. Another seven young people also committed suicide in the following months, while Dan also lost one of his own friends, a man with five children.
Dan decided something needed to be done and that he would create a place to catch people before they reached crisis point. After two years of extremely hard work, calling on everyone he knew to help, he finally raised $510,000 to set up the Safe Haven. It is doing a remarkable job and as a result, ambulance callouts and death numbers have dramatically decreased.
Safe Haven looks and feels just like a house inside – beautifully equipped with quiet places, others for just talking, games, art and craft needs, even massage chairs, and everyone with a problem is welcome.
Safe Haven can only help needy people if they know about it. That’s where we all can help. Tell your friends, your kids, your parents, everyone. We can all help save lives.
Safe Haven is located at 3/195-199 Clarinda Street, and is open on weekdays from 10am. You can contact Safe Haven on 0428 228 097.
Be Seen @ Forbes North Public School
Forbes North students proudly participating in Clean Up Australia Day.
Forbes North – home of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
Forbes North Public School parliament induction ceremony.
Forbes North display at the Forbes High School Community Partnership.
Friendly New Faces At McDonalds
Jenny posted this photo of her name badges to show her career progression on Linkedin, it received over 6,000 views before someone posted it on TiTok where it has since gone viral with over 11 million views worldwide. Pictured is Jenny with her daughters Isla (10), Lilly (14) and husband Dave.
New licensee of Forbes and Parkes McDonalds, Jenny Parfitt, together with her husband Dave and two daughters Lilly and Isla packed up their lives in the Blue Mountains to take on a new challenge in Parkes.
Jenny’s career progression through the ranks of the fast food giant, McDonalds is an inspiring story.
Raised in a working class, middle income family, Jenny had always been of the belief that if you want something, you work for it. Her first job was at Emu Plains McDonalds when she was just 14 years old. Jenny worked there for six months before moving to the Penrith Leagues restaurant and spending the next 23 years with the same licensee.
Jenny took a break from work for six months at 25 when her first daughter Lilly came along. Within six months of returning from maternity leave, Jenny was promoted to Operations Supervisor.
Fast forward four years, and Jenny was offered the opportunity to buy a share and become an equity partner. By the time she left Penrith to relocate to Parkes, they jointly owned nine stores.
Since moving to Parkes, Jenny has been overwhelmed by the amazing local support she has received. “The people of Forbes and Parkes are just so kind and lovely, we have felt very welcomed,” said Jenny.
The Forbes and Parkes McDonalds stores have also come on board as the brand new sponsors of our extremely popular Tradie of the Month feature. For details on how to enter please refer to the ad on page 8 of this week’s paper.
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