Seven junior members of the Forbes Auto Sports Club took part in the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships in Brisbane recently. At the back are Lenny Duggan, Holly Hope-Hodgetts and Michael Price. In front are Roy Duggan, Hayden Duggan, Lockie Duggan and Hugh Hope-Hodgetts.
The runners-up in the Forbes Netball Autumn ladies competition was Swish Swish.
The mixed competition runners-up was Late Or Never. (Read full report on page 10.)
Casey Evans and Jenna Evans were also enjoying Sylo’s opening day.
Michael Jelbart, Sam Nixon and Luke Hoey were at Sylo’s first day of opening last Wednesday.
The Peak Hill elders who attended the special morning tea held for the community to celebrate NAIDOC Week.(Photo: Neighbourhood Central)
The staff going forward at White’s Electrical in Parkes under new owner Ken Van Dyke. Five staff members remained and will be joined by staff from Parkes Electrical. (Photo: Les Finn)
Chloe Pryor and Harmony Pout enjoyed doing some shopping in Forbes this week.
Carol Monahan, Maureen Wilson and Janette Lockwood met up in Forbes this week.
Meet Jordan Powter – he keeps everyone at Parkes Shire Concert Band (PSCB) on the beat. He started learn-ing drums 10 years ago, taught by the previous legend drummer Doug Richards. He reads all styles of music, and also plays country, rock, gospel, metal, punk, funk and jazz. Some bands that inspire him are Snarky Puppy, Dirty Loops, Blink-182, and KISS.
PSCB hosted a regional bands workshop last weekend with members from bands in Forbes, Griffith, Hillston, Leeton and West Wyalong participating. The workshop concluded with a concert at Cooke Park Pavilion for the public on Sunday.
Sam Hunt, Middleton Public School student, plays trum-pet in the PSCB. He was fortunate to attend a workshop by legendary jazz musician James Morrison in Grenfell recently. Sam is still very excited about the experience. PSCB welcomes students to play with them. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9pm on Tuesdays during school term in the music room above Parkes pool complex in Dalton Street. For further enquires contact Music Director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164.
Rochelle Smith and Angela Wilson.
Jack Gould, Eddie Cartwright and Olivia Wagner.
Kimberley Jackson, Carly and Noah Jayet and Tony Fisher.
Charli, Zarna, Justin and Jack Gould.
Britney Hubbard won the prize for the Best Dressed Tent.
Alyssa Miller of local band Foxxy Cleopatra.
Emily Gersbach with Sue and Al Gersbach, Izzy Wright and Casey Pattern.
Natalie Perin was the compere for Fashions on the Field.
The Fat Parcel from Eugowra provided free hot drinks at the grand opening of PETStock last Saturday in Parkes. The friendly service came from (L-R) David, Kirsty, Olivia and Judd.
Kym, the Reptile Man, entertained the kids at the grand opening of PETStock on Saturday. Here he tells Zoe and Sarah Smith about how clean these giant cockroaches from the Daintree Rainforest are.
Myra Singh and Ella Jablonskis went on a ‘hayride’ on The Dish last week at the National Reconciliation Week program at the Parkes Radio Telescope last week.
Huginn and Muninn, the magpies that used to visit Erik Lensson every morning for breakfast, and inspired him to create art from waste.
The CWA Oxley Public Speaking winners of the Years 3 & 4 division are (L-R) Belle Bardawil (St Francis Xavier, Lake Cargelligo – H/C), Chelsea Ray (Parkes Christian School – H/C), reserves Matthew Thompson (Parkes Christian School) and Murray Worthington (Condobo-lin Public School), Samara Wood (Parkes East Public School – H/C) and winner Marcus Skinner (Middleton Public School).
Emily Klein (middle) enjoys her ice cream with Mum Jessica and brother Liam.
Ryder Vidler, Maleaha Clark and Adeline Smede.
Lachlan Bennett, Gabriella Miri, Nicholas Hunt and Harvey Williams.
Jessica Ross with Noah, and Paige Cowling with Elsie.
The Elvis Street Parade on Saturday drew a huge crowd of over 7,000 people with many participants dressed up for the Speedway theme.
Sophy Jones took her pet lamb for a walk on Anzac Day to meet John Bogey and his horse.
Major General J Paul Stevens, AO (retired) was the guest speaker at Monday’s Anzac Day commemoration.