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March 19, 2021 By editor

The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) hosted a free forum for local women interested in becoming a councillor on Sunday. At the event were current councillors Louise O’Leary, Pat Smith, Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton, and former councillor Bev Laing with Cassandra Coleman from ALGWA (right).

The SafeT360 travelling truck and trailer visited Parkes High School on Tuesday to teach Year 11 students about truck safety on the road

Year 11 students from Parkes High wear the virtual reality goggles that form part of the immersive exhibition on truck safety aimed at learner drivers.

Emmanuel Byshimo (17) and his little sister Suella visited Parkes recently. Their family came from the Congo in Africa and settled in Cowra.

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March 12, 2021 By editor

Jackson Collier gives a thumbs up for bowling in Orange last week with Currajong Disability Services.

Blake Huntly really enjoyed the bowling outing to Orange last week with Currajong Disability Services.

Shane Spicer gets ready to bowl in Orange last week.

Be Seen @ The 2021 Flock Ewe Competition

March 5, 2021 By editor

Angus Munro (judge), Rob Ellis, Karen Ross, Greg Miller, Christine Somers and Richard Green at the 2021 Flock Ewe Competition.

Graeme Ostini with Rob, Ben, Liz and Steve Watt from “Allambie” Alectown, who came second in the 2021 Flock Ewe Competition.

Brendan Westcott holding son Hudson, Rob Watt and Peter Beddie inspect the flock at the Westcott property “Arcoona” at Peak Hill at the Flock Ewe Competition.

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February 12, 2021 By editor

Big smiles from the parkrun volunteers, who had been working hard over the past two years to organise the event for Parkes, at the launch of the event on Saturday when Mayor Ken Keith cut the ribbon. (L-R) are Dan Greef, Ken Keith, Ronel van Wyk and Sonia Bland.

Beautiful weather to chill in the park. Natalie Williams with Harvey (17 months) and Sarah Lendrum with Stella Rogers (18 months) in Cooke Park this week.

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February 5, 2021 By editor

Last Saturday the very first parkrun volunteers took part in a trial run of the event to make sure everything is in place for tomorrow’s launch. They are (L-R) Peter Guppy, Vicki Barker, Sonia Bland, Jenny Short, Alice Drabsch, Ronel van Wyk, Dan Greef and Danielle Mill.

Beth and Bill Thomas, main organisers of the 8km dragon boat challenge race at Lake Endeavour last Saturday, hand over a trophy to Parkes Dragon Boat Club President Tony Gatt.

Three new members of the Parkes Dragon Boat Club took part in their very first event last Saturday doing the 8km challenge race at Lake Endeavour. They are Dave Pelchen, Justin Spalding and Trevor Whitaker.

Be Seen at Australia Day

January 29, 2021 By editor

Kasey and Toby Morgan tried out the COVID-safe cup cakes served after the official ceremony in Cooke Park on Tuesday.

The 3rd Parkes Scouts were responsible for the flag raising ceremony in Cooke Park. They are (L-R) Lachie Unger, Rebekah Smiroldo, Alex Lemon, Brad Lemon, Curdie Butler, Baily Wynstra, Marcus Hughes, Ciaran Smiroldo, Bethany Smiroldo and Mitchell Unger.

Jannette Powter and Margaret Rea enjoyed the day in Cooke Park.

Heather Wythes with her cousin Helen Ellison from Tamworth.

Annette Peterson and Holly Chalmers were all dressed up for the occasion.

Pauline and Hedley Nicholson, Joyce Mann and Kevin Ross at the Australia Day celebrations.

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December 18, 2020 By editor

Sophie McGrath and Sophie McQuie started their school holiday on a creative note attending the Painting with Acrylics art workshop on Tuesday.

Wendy Richards and Kate Smede thought the art workshop was great on Tuesday.

Karen Ritchie (left) presented the Painting with Acrylics workshop on Tuesday as part of the Arts Revival Festival that runs until tomorrow. She is with Robyn Morrissey and Roxanne Gallacher.

Be Seen Donations

November 20, 2020 By editor

Natalie Quince from Georgie’s Pantry welcomed the donation from RASF.

Robyn at Georgie’s Boutique.

Sylvia, Betty, Colleen and Julie who work tirelessly sorting through household donations for the monthly CanAssist garage sale with all proceeds going towards assisting the members of the community with cancer treatments/ accommodation.

Frances and Elaine Charlton volunteer at Vinnies.

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November 20, 2020 By editor

The Wiradjuri Garden Working Group at the opening of the Garradyang Cultural Garden at Bushman’s Hill last Friday (L-R): Iesha Charlton (Parkes East Primary School), Marg Applebee (Central West Lachlan Landcare), Kevin Bloomfield, Amanda Corcoran (Aboriginal Project Officer), Michael James (Parkes Aboriginal Community Working Party), Donna Payne (Holy Family School), Pat Oliver (Elders Advisory), Julian Fyfe (Parkes Shire Council), Elizabeth Briton (Landscape Designer), Michael Chambers (Parkes Shire Council), Geoff Anderson (Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group) and Glenn Sloane (Aboriginal Artist).

Kevin Bloomfield and his children Keira, Destiny and Hunter at the opening of the newly refurbished Parkes Library & Cultural Centre where he performed a smoking ceremony.