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The Dish Inspires Creativity

November 19, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Beryl Twardy is the winner of the art category of the Parkes Radio Telescope 60th Anniversary Competition. Inspired by van Gogh, she used felt to create a scene of The Dish in a field with sunflowers and the famous sky from van Gogh’s Starry Night painting. It took her about 14 days to complete. Her artwork can be seen at the Parkes Library.

Jim Cassidy received the music prize on behalf of Jason Murchie. Jason entered a song called “Melodies of Woven Light”, which is a poem written by Jim Cassidy. The song also features the sound of two pulsars. The music’s percussion and melodies have been written in response to the interesting sounds Pulsars can generate.

Be Seen in Parkes

November 19, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

A major funding announcement was made to upgrade a second hockey field in Parkes and Olympian Mariah Williams was on hand to add some glamour to the occasion.

 

A new stage at the Cooke Park Pavilion saw its first collection of Elvii on Monday for the official launch of the Parkes Elvis Festival 2022. Sporting their jumpsuits are (L-R) Anthony McGrath, Al Gersbach, Michael McCormack, Sam Farraway, Paul Toole and Ken Keith.

 

Anne Berkeley and Bev Laing enjoy the Thursday afternoon celebrations last week following their win at bridge.

Be Seen

November 12, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Kerryn Jones and Pat Smith attended the official opening of the Cooke Park Pavilion on Monday.

 

As director of the Parkes Elvis Festival Cathy Treasure was very excited to attend the opening of the Cooke Park Pavilion. She is with Andrew Francis and Neil Westcott.

 

Bob and Anne Steel with Kenny McGrath at the Cooke Park Pavilion opening.

Be Seen

November 5, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

It’s not a real celebration until the cake has been cut. Doing the honours were CSIRO Head of operations Dr John Reynolds, CSIRO Director of Space and Astronomy Dr Douglas Bock and SCIRO Site Leader at the Parkes Telescope Peter Mirtschin.

 

Unveiling the National Heritage plaque at the entrance to the Parkes Radio Telescope on Monday were (L-R) CSIRO Head of operations Dr John Reynolds, CSIRO Director of Space and Astronomy Dr Douglas Bock and Cr Bill Jayet, representing the Parkes Shire Council.

Be Seen

October 29, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Renee Piddington, Michelle Row and Sheridan Kirk enjoyed making succulent wreaths.

 

At the succulent wreath making workshop on Saturday were (L-R) Kim Robinson, Bec Kiley, Courtney Ivey, Indiah Toppin, Chloe Tanner, Katina Parker and Claire Parker.

 

Some more happy crafters at the succulent workshop were (L-R) Wendy Nelson, Debbie O’Keefe, Janine Hando, Merinda Gaiter, Di Orr, Helen Della Ca, Felicity Abbey and Nola Hando.

Be Seen

October 15, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

The players who joined in croquet at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club on Saturday.

 

The Women’s Club Fours Bowling Champions for 2021 are Marja Iffland, Maria Willcockson, Gwenda Carty and Cherie Frame.

Be Seen @ The Ladies Lounge

October 8, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Pauline Nicholson, Yvonne Rourke and Grace Hunter.

 

Margaret Crowley, Christine Cox and Colleen Mitchell.

 

Organiser Maree Mulligan with her mum Frances Charlton.

Be Seen

October 1, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Roslyn Tayler, Lorraine Maxwell and Marg Klein.

 

Sylvia Glendenning, Bernadette Boneham and Betty Huntly.

 

The CanAssist volunteers did not stop smiling on Tuesday as they served the strings of clients who poured in through the door of their new shop in Court Street. Here are Daphne Tindall, Colleen Mitchell and Pat Byrne.

Be Seen

August 20, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Winner of the 2020 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest, Toki Toyokazu, represented Parkes Elvis Festival at the semi-final round during Elvis week in Memphis last week. Unfortunately, he didn’t make the final, but he was a wonderful representative at the international event.

 

After tickets sold out super fast in July, Grazing Down the Lachlan in Forbes had to be cancelled for 2021 due to COVID-19.

 

Be Seen @ National Tree Day

August 6, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Elizabeth Briton with Liz and Graham MacRaild.

 

Charlotte McGrath, Lindy Anderson and Sienna Hewett had a great time planting trees on Sunday.

 

Jo-Anne Stevenson was one of the 40 volunteers who helped to plant 320 trees on Sunday.

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