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Be Seen @ Parkes Christian School

May 15, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Year 9 and 10 Geography students from Parkes Christan School enjoyed a day at the Zoo. Students participated in two workshops: Environmental Change and Management and Zoo Nature Journal.

 


They even had the opportunity to interact with some of the animals from a snake, shingleback, ring tailed possum, and a green frog.

Be Seen @ PHA Cross Country Run

May 8, 2025 By Roxane Manley

During the last week of term Parkes High School held thier annual Cross Country.

 


The students participated on a new course this year and they all had a great time.

 


Thank you to Mrs Norquay, the PDHPE staff and Year 11 SLR for organising the event.

Be Seen @ Round 3 Forbes Rugby Union Club

May 8, 2025 By Roxane Manley

It was another big weekend of footy for the Platypi! Our teams showed grit, heart, and teamwork across all grades.

 


Check out the snaps from Saturday’s games – thank you to our players, coaches, supporters, and volunteers for another great round.

 


This coming Saturday, 10 May the Platypi Travel to Bathurst to take on last year’s 2024 Blowes Cup Grand Final winners Bathurst Bulldogs.

Be Seen @ Forbes Squash Club 2025 Forbes Open

May 1, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Women’s C Grade: 1st Jo Cabban, 2nd Debbie Bryant, 3rd Lindy Cowhan, 4th Ellie Cowhan, 5th Colleen Camp­bell, 6th Lucy Cowhan and 7th Brianna Celedoni.

 


Men’s Open: 1st Bradley Fullick, 2nd Tate Norris, 3rd Henry Kross, 4th Jay Kross, 5th Eric Reynolds, 6th Dar­ryn Piper and 7th Jennifer Condie.

 


Men’s B Grade: 1st Darron Lane, 2nd Lockie Jones, 3rd Patrick Corme, 4th Chris McQuie,5th Will Markwort, 6th Laurence Brayne and 7th Tim Coombs.

Be Seen @ Parkes Services Squash Courts

May 1, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Services Squash Courts had a blast hosting a Squash NSW Regional Pathway Camp.

 

Kids from Dubbo, Forbes and Cowra Squash Clubs joined in with the locals for a great day of squash.

 

The camp had national, state and regional players, as well as kids trying squash for the first time – well done!

Be Seen @ Eugowra – Village Of Murals

April 16, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Eugowra’s Murals Committee, would like to extend heart­felt gratitude to all the incredible artists who contributed their talents this past weekend.

 


The team of amazing artists spent the weekend revital­izing the town’s murals, including the bushfire mural and the NSW Farmers Mural.

 

Thanks goes to the Murals Committee, artists, vol­unteers, sponsors, billets and everyone who visited Eugowra and supported our community throughout the weekend.

Be Seen @ Parkes Generosity Church

April 16, 2025 By Roxane Manley

It was another great Sunday at Generosity Church Parkes.

 


We love seeing the smiles and new faces.

 


This Sunday come to Cooke Park from 9am for our Easter Egg Hunt and Church Service. Bring your deck chairs, blankets and picnic basket.

2025 Parkes Netball Carnival

April 16, 2025 By Roxane Manley

A massive effort was put in by all volunteers involved in the 2025 Parkes netball carnival held on 13 April.

 


It was a great day of Netball! A massive congratulations to all the teams on fantastic games.

 


Congratulations to all of the playes in the teams who were winners and runner-ups on the day.

 


A big thank you to all involved, without whom carnivals like this can’t run.

Be Seen @FYAT Movie Night

April 10, 2025 By Roxane Manley

A massive thanks to the Forbes Youth Action Team – Sarah, Jolene, Brittany and the junior ambassadors for offering Bedgerabong such a wonderful event.

 


We are truly blessed to have such dedicated people sup­porting our community. Thank you also to everyone who came to make the night a success.

 


we hope you enjoyed the experience, catering and company. Thank you Matt- ELITE Event Hire Gotta luv Spuddy Buddy and Mr Whippy, but can you go past the popcorn and fairy floss?

Be Seen @ Parkes Pcyc

April 10, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Parkes PCYC are excited to welcome their amazing gymnasts back for term two.

 


The energy, determination, and smiles brought to the gym make every session something to look forward to.

 


Flipping into another term full of fun, progress, and plenty of new skills.

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