The Parkes Action Club hosted its first Pa­rade and Carnival in Cooke Park on 30th November 2018 with the Parade running the length of Clarinda St. Parkes Council has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Action Club, providing staff to assist the parade and markets. President Tim Keith Commented “The Action Club organizes this for the benefit of school children and the community.”

There are an expected 25+ stalls booked in. Food will be available with six vendors at the Park. The stage will host the Parkes Town Band followed by both dance schools and rounded off by the Fijian Musicians.

There is also heaps of kids entertainment.

The Canowindra Christmas Market is fast approaching. Organised and presented by the Canowindra Progress Association, the Christmas Market is supported by Ca­bonne Council and the NSW Government Open Streets funding, making it possible to fund this free family event.

Come along and find all your Christmas gifts with Canowindra businesses, market stalls and more. Food stalls will be set up on Gaskill Street with Salt Bush Lamb, epic wedges, sausage sizzles, burgers and Thai food.

The kids zone will be in full swing with face painting by Sue Hodge, the jumping castle in the Canowindra Services Club, and two fun games with inflatable soccer darts and inflatable axe throw to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Also for the kids, grab the “Canowindra Passport” and get your paper stamped at different stops and shops and go into the draw to win a great prize with thanks to The Age of Fishes Museum.

Entertainment from Sik As, Nerida Cuddy and De Ja Vu will keep the party atmos­phere going all evening.

See you there on 29th November! Gaskill Street closes at 3pm to traffic and the Christmas Markets commence at 5pm.

Clear out, cash in, and join Australia’s larg­est second-hand treasure hunt as the Ga­rage Sale Trail comes to Parkes Shire this weekend and next.

The Holy Family Boot Sale, a highlight of the event, will take place on Saturday 9th November, from 9am to 1pm at the Holy Family School Oval, Albert Street, Parkes.

The Holy Family Boot Sale Coordinator, Mrs Pat McCallum, said Holy Family Par­ish are looking to raise funds. Sellers can register for a $20 car boot site fee, then all profit made is your own.

“Mark it in your diary. We’re selling eve­rything from handmade goods to antiques and even locally made pottery. There really will be something for everyone!,” Mrs Mc­Callum said.

“Not only will you find second-hand de­lights in your neighbourhood and help keep stuff from landfill, you’ll also help our Parish to continue to work within the community,” Mrs McCallum said.

The event promises more than just bar­gains, with a delicious morning tea and sausage sizzle available for lunch for all visitors. A $500 fuel raffle will also be drawn at the end of the day.

Cr Bill Jayet is encouraging everyone to get involved, highlighting the value of reus­ing items within the community.

“It’s fantastic to see Parkes Shire lead­ing the way in sustainable practices by em­bracing this event. I encourage everyone to get out there, explore what’s on offer, and support our community,” Cr Jayet added.

For more information about the Holy Family Boot Sale, contact Pat McCallum on 0408 623 199.

To find out about other garage sales that are happening in the Parkes Shire, visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Parkes

Parkes Shire Council is excited to announce the F-ABBA-LOUS lineup for the 2024 Trun­dle ABBA Festival, returning on Saturday 19th October.

As Australia’s only and original ABBA fes­tival, this year’s Trundle ABBA Festival will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a spectacular array of performances that will have fans dancing the afternoon and night away. Headlining the festival is the worldrenowned ABBA tribute band, Bjorn Again.

These super troupers are back by popular demand after their sensational performance last year, bringing us all ABBA’s greatest hits.

This year’s festival marks the 10th anni­versary of Trundle ABBA Festival and the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s historic Eurovi­sion win with “Waterloo.” Join us for a day of F-ABBA-LOUS fun as we celebrate the music and magic of ABBA in the charming regional town of Trundle. Joining the lineup are: Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, Andante Andante Choir and DJ DiggzGeneral Manager of Parkes Shire Coun­cil, Kent Boyd, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event: “The Trundle ABBA Festival was created by the Trundle com­munity, from humble beginnings it is now a landmark event for our whole community and beyond. We are thrilled to be celebrat­ing the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovi­sion win in such a spectacular fashion.

“With this year’s incredible lineup and the continued support from ABBA fans world­wide, Trundle is set to shine brighter than ever. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Trundle for a day of music, dancing, and un­forgettable memories,” Mr Boyd said.

Tickets for the 2024 Trundle ABBA Festi­val are on sale now bit.ly/ABBAtickets2024.

For information, visit www.trundleabbafesti­val.com.au or contact the Parkes Visitor In­formation Centre on 02 6862 6000. Trundle ABBA Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Music NSW and Arts OutWest will host a Music Industry Mixer to bring together peo­ple in the music scene in the Forbes and Parkes area.

Head along for networking on Thursday 23 October 6pm to 7.30pm at the Vanden­berg Hotel Forbes.

This event is led by MusicNSW Regional Coordinator for the Central West, Outback and West Darling regions, Sophie Jones.

Join Sophie and Arts OutWest’s Kylie Shead for an opportunity to connect, col­laborate, and explore opportunities in your local music scene. Let these organisations know who you are and what you do.

Local bands and independent artists, venues and others in the live performance and recording industry have been invited.

No need to book, just turn up.

Working with regional arts development organisations like Arts OutWest, the Re­gional Music Coordinator delivers develop­ment, builds relationships between local in­dustry and artists, and provides support for regional musicians, venues and live music professionals to grow regional touring.

Sophie Jones is an experienced tour­ing musician, one half of the duo Smith & Jones.

If you can’t make it to the Mixer you can book a one-to-one chat with Sophie Jones via sophie@musicnsw.com