Three childcare centres in Parkes were part of a total of 19 centres in the Central West to receive New Holland model tractors donated by the Agricultural Equipment Holdings group. Branch Manager of the McPhersons Parts and Service dealership in Parkes, Nathan Jennings handed over the tractors to Nurture One, Community Kids and Parkes Early Childhood Centre. Here he is with Nat Watt of Nurture One and Macey, Caleb and Amber who were keen to try out the new toy tractors.

Kobe Moffitt (2) enjoyed the sunshine on Tuesday and feeding the ducks at Busman’s Dam.

Levi Hodges (4) builds muscles at the exercise equipment at Bushman’s Dam.

The descendants of Wes Cheney attended the opening of the refurbished Cheney Park amenities block on Wednesday. They are in front (L-R) his daughters Vivienne Cunningham and Loris White, granddaughter Helen Kenyon and great granddaughter Donna Swetland (standing).

Colin Radley was very happy with his catch, a Murray Cod measuring 75cm, at Lake Endeavour last weekend.

Exploring the run off at the lake last weekend were (L-R) Poppy Rodgers, Juno Dobson, Elkie Rodgers and Raff Dobson.

The announcement of $185 million for the Parkes Special Activation Precinct on Wednesday attracted a large media contingent.

Lilly and Scarlett Gosper-Chambers had a look at Lake Endeavour last weekend to see water flowing over the spillway for the first time in four years.

Brenda Davies and Marja Iffland had lots to catch up on at bowls this week.

Jan McPhee and Di Howell were happy to return to playing bowls this week.

The Parkes Visitor Information Centre reopened last week. Here is Tourism Officer Cherie Simpson at the display of local produce available for purchase at the centre.

Ash Farrar and Bianca Oliver ready to welcome customers at Byrne Clothing earlier this week.

Helen and Clive Stibbard enjoyed the winter sun in the Parkes CBD on Tuesday morning.

The Salvation Army op shop is open again on Tuesdays and Thursdays much to the delight of customers. On Tuesday Ken Moir and Chris Symonds were happy to help Neleke Robinson (right).

Meals from the Cooke Parke Café have been very popular during the COVID-19 restrictions. Support from the community has kept the staff on their toes. They are (L- R) Reneya Blackie, Samone Owens, Leanne Stevenson and Tammy Alexander.

Meals on Wheels in Parkes received a visit from local member for Orange Phil Donato this week to congratulate them on keeping their service going during the pandemic. They are (L-R) Deborah Wren, Gill Kinsela and Jenny Field.

Mick Craft and his grandson, Ashton McQuie (7), a Year 2 Holy Family student, doing remote learning at home this week.

Layla Varcoe, Parkes Christian School student, did not miss the opportunity on Monday to dress up for ‘May the 4th be with you’! Students kept the school tradition alive dressing up at home this week for May the 4th.

Big Bake Off: Farmer Ana is still at it and has made over 3,000 slices so far. Last week she distributed trays to Corona frontline workers and for Mother’s Day. The hospitals received a second round, as well as the paramedics, bushfire volunteers, ambos and firemen. Donations of baking materials were given by Coles, Jill Coles, Friends of the Hospital and Ana’s friends. Donations are still welcome, contact Ana on 0423 150 949.

We not only need to clean our hands regularly, but these students also cleaned the creek in PAC Park last Friday picking up several bags of rubbish. They are Ella and Curdie Butler and Adam Barnard.

Armani Reidy and Sam Hunt won the Best Dressed competition at Middleton Public School’s Country Fair earlier this month.

Nerissa Westgarth with students assisting at the nail polish stall at Middleton Public School’s Country Fair.

The refurbished Wes Cheney Pavilion at Woodward Oval was officially opened last Saturday. At the event were (L- R) Parkes Mayor Keith, Casey Grice, Matt Ellis, Cameron Rosser and Dan Gordon.

Chloe Mudiman with her parents Katrina and Michael after she shaved off all her hair for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.

PECC staff at Lindy Farrant’s farewell (L-R) Ali Seaman, Isabella Grosvenor, Annalea Ringk and Jackie Batt.

Amanda Dean, Sherrie Hoffman, Skye Mackinnon and Emilie Grover also enjoyed the farewell for PECC’s Lindy Farrant on Saturday.