Molly McCabe (4) and Georgie Harris (4) took part in the Performance at the Pavilion on Sunday.
This happy group of Parkes School of Dance students took part in the first performance at the new Cooke Park Pavilion on Sunday. They are Emily and Sophie Francis at the back, and Caitlin Francis and Eleanor Wyllie in front.
Imogen Usher (back) with Mavis Jordan and Amelia Usher were part of the audience at Sunday’s performance in Cooke Park.
Work progressed on the Wiradjuri Ngurambang project at the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre recently with filming at the Marramarra Maker’s Space. Working on the project were Steve Parker, Tanjim Islam, Robert Clegg and Kerrie Peden.
Brendan Hayes and James Fisher were at the first anniversary celebration of the Parkes Country Universities Centre last Friday.
The men were winners at bridge last week. They are John Quin, Peter Dearden, Tim Baker and Greig Ball.
Life members of the CWA branch in Bogan Gate cut the birthday cake for the branch’s 90th anniversary celebrated on 7th November. They are Esther Moore, Shirley Hunter OAM and Hilda McPherson.
Premier Dominic Perrottet (right), Deputy Premier Paul Toole (left) with Mike De La Hunty from HARS at the Parkes Airport last Thursday. (Photo: Les Finn)
Parkes Shire Council said goodbye to Anna Wyllie, Chief Strategy Officer (previously Economic and Business Development Manager), who will be leaving next month after more than ten years at Council. With her is General Manager Kent Boyd and Mayor Ken Keith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pauline Nicholson, Yvonne Rourke and Grace Hunter.
Margaret Crowley, Christine Cox and Colleen Mitchell.
Organiser Maree Mulligan with her mum Frances Charlton.