Roxane Manley

Roxane is a true local to the Forbes and Parkes areas. Having been with the Phoenix for a number of years, she is passionate about her region and loves being involved with the local community.

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July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

PCYC school holiday activities will be running until 22nd July.

PCYC Parkes: Holidays are here! Forget the stress of trying to entertain your children at home these holidays. Send them to the PCYC, where they can spend their holidays having fun, participating in activities and meeting new friends. Special offer: every second day at half price.

NSW Electoral Commission: Expressions of interest to work at the 2024 NSW Local Government elections are now open. This is a call-out for people with great customer service skills to work with us. There are a range of roles available. All are paid positions and no election experience is needed. Some roles are for election day only while others are up to several months. Visit our website to register your interest: https://bit.ly/4csLwld.

Parkes Elvis Festival: Calling all Elvis fans and performers! The Parkes Elvis Festival is bringing the Elvis Quest to Chromefest on Sunday, 27th October. Secure first or second place to win a $200 Visa gift card plus automatic entry into the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival’s UETA Competition Heat held on Friday 10th January 2025 in Parkes. Don’t miss your chance to show you’ve got what it takes to be the King. For more information, and to apply visit bit.ly/ELVISQUESTCHROMEFEST

Trundle Bush Tucker Day: The committee of the Trundle Bush Tucker Day would like to advise that due to the number of amazing attendees last year, they have made the difficult decision to cap ticket sales. We are strongly encouraging all 2024 attendees to pre-purchase your entry tickets. There will be no guarantee that tickets will still be available on the gate on the day. So buy your tickets now, you are able to cancel/refund your tickets up to 7 days before our event. To purchase tickets go to www.123tix.com.au/events/42707/trundlebush-tucker-day-2024

Flannery’s Pharmacy: Next week is Diabetes Week and the team at Flannery’s Pharmacy will be doing their part by upgrading your BGL machine for free, conducting free bloody glucose tests and offering free consultations with our very own credentialed diabetes educator, Catherine. Come and see the team in blue to see what we can do for you. Call us on 02 6852 1111 to book in.

Call 02 6852 1111 to book in or drop in to Flannery’s .

Be Seen On Race Day With Danielle Mcdonald

July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Danielle’s first senior Hattah race was a tough one, but after 5 long hours on the bike she managed to go P2 in class and 76th outright of 432 riders.

First ever senior Hattah prologue done. P1 in women’s, P63 outright. This is one of Danielle’s favourite races of the year.

Tough day for round 2 of @auspromx in Murray Bridge. A few bad starts put Danielle back but she was still happy to go 4-4 for a P4 OA.

No More: A National Rally Against Violence

July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Earlier this year, after a spate of women were killed in violent attacks, What Were You Wearing organised the first No More rallies. Over three days in April, 100,000 people turned up and took to our nation’s streets to demand that our politicians and change-makers take decisive action. The rallies led to a national cabinet meeting and our government acknowledging that this is a national emergency.

This year alone, 48 women have lost their lives at the hands of men. In 2023, the toll had reached 64 women by the end of the year.

As part of these rallies, organisers are pushing for two national demands:

1. Mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders across Australia.

2. Funding for grassroots organisations in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector, including men’s behaviour change programs and women’s refuges.

We encourage Australia to join us once again in taking a stand against the epidemic of gendered violence we are currently experiencing.

The Central West rally will be held on Sunday 28th July, in Robertson Park, Orange at 2:30pm.

For further information on the event please refer to the What Were You Wearing social media pages.

Be Seen @ Forbes Youth Action Group

July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Yoga and Mindfulness sessions with @theheldcollective

It is such a wonderful experience to feel connected with yourself and peers.

The event was sponsored by Forbes Shire Council.

Kickstart Your Fitness Journey With Club Lime Today

July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Have you been thinking about joining the gym? Come and check out the new facilities at Club Lime.

Introducing your new gym, Club Lime Parkes. Discover a new era of fitness at Club Lime Parkes, with the newly refurbished gym that promises to elevate your fitness journey to new heights.

The upgraded facility boasts cutting-edge equipment and modern amenities, designed to provide you with the ultimate fitness experience. With its contemporary design and a large training space, the gym provides the perfect atmosphere to get the most out of your workouts.

Embrace a seamless workout routine with 24/7 digital gym access through the Member ID App, offering you the flexibility to work out at your convenience and on your own terms. No more bulky keys.

Enjoy more flexibility and freedom with no lock-in contract, enabling you to focus on your wellness goals without the pressure of contracts holding you back.

Ready to embark on a transformative fitness journey? Memberships at Club Lime Parkes start from just $16.90 per week, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all fitness enthusiasts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part Club Lime Parkes fitness community and elevate your workout routine to the next level. Take the next step and join Parkes’s brand new Club Lime gym, Club facilities include: open floor gym, brand new cardio and strength equipment and functional area.

Come in and see the friendly staff to arrange a free tour of the new facility.

Current membership options and sign up available. Find Club Lime Parkes at 195 Clarinda St, Parkes (upstairs in the old Iron Works building) or go to www.clublime.com.au to join today. Club Lime – Your Gym, Your Lifestyle.

Re-fenced And Rejoicing

July 11, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Urban Services team members Sue Ramsay, Greg Ridge and Mark Noakes drilling post holes for Grinsted Oval picket fence replacement.

The iconic white picket fence has returned to South Circle and Grinsted Rugby Union Ovals in Forbes with a custom hinged drop system to minimise future floods impact.

The Urban Services team has devised a poly hinged rod at the base of the fence which can enable it to be easily flattened in flood preparation. Constructed from a durable plastic composition, the pickets and structure mostly survived the last flood which reached depths of 2.5 metres over the site.

However, in the next flood, the fence panels can be laid flat on the ground and possibly secured with pegs in times of a strong water current.

In between other flood recovery efforts and business as usual, Council’s Urban Services Crew has been removing damaged pickets and rebuilding new panel sections to rebuild the fence. Existing panels are being cleaned with finials (tops of pickets) being secured and glued. This has been a major cost (and waste) saving measure rather than just replacing the new fence entirely.

Minimal new fence panels were required to be purchased.

The newly refurbished fence is now almost complete and has the ovals returning to their former glory with a new custom flood proof inclusion.

Patrick Murphy from Forbes Shire Council Urban Services Team has been salvaging pickets and making up new panels to replace the iconic white picket fence around Grinsted and South Circle Ovals.

Local And International Artists Spreading The Word

July 4, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Section of The Australia/Philippines Friendship Mural with images of the Australian wedge-tailed eagle and the Philippines national eagle.

The powerful Wiradjuri word Yindyamarra, meaning deep respect, was chosen as title of a 30m wide x 4m high mural in the Philippines.

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines commissioned the Baguio City (Phil)-Australia Friendship Mural to celebrate the strong ties between the two countries and to highlight the culture of First Nations peoples. At the official opening of the mural was the original Ub Ubbo Exchange song Echoes, which was produced by Parkes man Jason Murchie.

Sean James Cassidy, Director of Ub Ubbo Exchange Australian Chapter, helped develop the connections for this project. In a letter to Cassidy, the Australian Ambassador HK Yu in the Philippines wrote, “I am pleased to have learnt about your continuing work with Lope Bosaing on Ub Ubbo Exchange. The Ambassador also extended her respect and special thanks to Wiradjuri Elders Robert Clegg and Geoff Anderson and indigenous artist and mentor Irene Ridgeway, for their invaluable contribution to this mural.”

Ub Ubbo Exchange has worked to promote indigenous and non-indigenous collaborations through the arts. Their philosophy of diverse cultural energies growing through mutual empowerment has been embodied in cultural exchanges, particularly between regional Australia and northern Philippines.

“It is great that we can work with people we might never meet for the benefit of people yet to be born,” said Geoff Anderson, president of the Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group.

“Having this mural named Yindyamarra is a wonderful thing to happen for the Wiradjuri people.”

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July 4, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Gotcha4Life: Gotcha4Life & Anchor Health are thrilled to invite you and the community to a free mental fitness training day. At Gotcha4Life, we are a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting mental fitness in local communities and this unique opportunity will be held across the Central West NSW region, offering you a chance to learn tools to build your mental fitness and gain a Mental Health First Aid certification.

There are 20 spots available per session so register as soon as possible to secure your place. You can email programs@gotcha4life.org Parkes: Thursday 25th July | 9am – 5pm | Parkes Services Club

Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Page: Ben Lovett, a Parkes Spacemen junior, has been nominated for the Ken Stephen Medal for all the work he has been doing off field for rugby league. Follow the link and vote for Benny https://www.nrl.com/community/awards/ken-stephen-medal/

Forbes Library: Come to Forbes Library and build Lego creations! Lego Club at Forbes Library will be held on Thursday 18 July at 10.30am. There are many benefits to playing with Lego including improved eye and hand coordination, development of spatial skills, persistence and patience, enhanced fine motor skills, problem-solving

skills, achieving a sense of accomplishment, learning how to plan, social skills and teamwork. No experience is necessary, and all Lego will be provided. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult and those under 12 years need to be signed in and out by an adult. Book your place online via Eventbrite.com.au or call Forbes Library on 6852 1463.

Parkes Shire Council: Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise that applications for Round 1 of the 2024/2025 Community and Destination Events Financial Assistance Program are now open. Council is committed to supporting the development, growth, improvement, and sustainability of local and destination events. For more information, or to apply for assistance, visit: bit.ly/ParkesShireGrants

Lachlan NSW SES: Last Saturday, members from NSW SES Southern Zone and Western Zone teams took on the elements to lead a Flood Rescue Personal Development day in Forbes, NSW. From simulated car rescues to evacuating people stranded by floodwaters, we’re ready for anything Mother Nature throws our way! A big shoutout to our partners: VRA Rescue NSW & AmbulanceNSW for joining us.

IMAGE: Together, we are stronger.

Be Seen @ Parkes High School

July 4, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Talented Year 10 PHS students have been hard at work in Food Technology, showcasing their incredible creativity and baking skills.

From intricate designs to vibrant colours, these cakes are true masterpieces!

Be Seen @ Forbes High School

July 4, 2024 By Roxane Manley

GARDEN PROJECT: The project was launched by Bunnings, who generously provided the plants for this initiative. The aim was to mark Diversity Day by creating a garden at the Wellness Hub, improving the overall appearance of the Hub for the benefit of all students.

NSW YOUTH HEALTH CONSULTATION FORUM: In Week 9 four Year 11 students had the opportunity to take part in the NSW Youth Health Consultation Forum where they video called with a number of rural locations and the metro site at Westmead to have input in the 2025-2032 NSW Health Strategy.

OXLEY CWA PUBLIC SPEAKING: Recently Abbey and Methmi participated in the second round of the Oxley CWA Public Speaking competition in Trundle. Both students delivered impressive speeches, with Abbey earning a Highly Commended recognition.

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