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What is your message to the community to encourage them to shop local this Christmas?

November 27, 2020 By editor

Marty Sammut-Paul (Regional Business Supplies): THINK LOCAL FIRST! Thinking local first and buying local supports Parkes businesses who can then invest in the community by employing local people and giving to community and sporting events through donations and sponsorship.

 

Chad Hamood (Griffins Leading Edge): Have confidence in your local stores to have stock! When you shop locally you see exactly what you get and you get it the same day! Under the current circumstances you are not guaranteed to get what you buy online, and delivery takes much longer.

 

Elissa Gillingham (Parkes Décor Shoppe): Support the local businesses who support your sporting teams. People are always asking for donations, but prefer shopping online.

Do you believe in recycling and what do you do to re-use items in your household?

November 20, 2020 By editor

Tracy Adams with Sophie (almost 5): Oh yes, we recycle all the time and everything we possibly can, including collecting bottles and cans to take to Return and Earn. We’ve got my mum into recycling as well, and she is excited about getting 10c for bottles. I am also trying to re-use items like refilling the fabric softener bottle, and repurpose items to make a fairy garden or other projects.

 

Tiffany Tonkin: Yes, we recycle at home, and ensure to put everything we can into the yellow bin. We also repurpose old clothes by either taking it to Vinnies, or using it for rags or other purposes around the house. I also make sure to buy ceramic pots for my plants that I can re-use, and I keep all the plastic pots to use them again. I have to admit we are hopeless at using the green bin at the moment and I would really like us to start recycling our food scraps.

Our Gal – Fiona Francis

November 20, 2020 By editor

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I’ve lived here for 15 years. I truly love the big open skies and fresh air, also there’s nothing like the warmth and belonging I feel as part of this beautiful Parkes community.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I’m the coordinator of Project Sprouts, under the umbrella of Neighbourhood Central. I am thrilled to be part of a new community led model, connecting children and families with the services they need. I enjoy working with a passionate group of fierce women who care deeply about the children in our community.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I really love an early morning Bodycombat or Xfit class – favourite way to start the day. I also adore time with Jo Laurie in her journal sessions. This year we’ve made smashbooks. Writing in my smashbook, and making something beautiful in that has been a highlight of 2020.

What makes you proud? I’m so proud to be Caitlin, Sophie and Emily’s mum. I’m proud of the way they have responded to so much uncertainty and change this year with their usual mix of delight and love. I’m proud of myself for taking a leap into the unknown, and being brave to try something new.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? I remember the first time I snorkelled above a stingray and feeling in awe of what appeared to me as a stingray in flight, while also being in the water – what a wonderful combination.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Right now, “I’m Good?” by the Hilltop Hoods. It’s the first song on our 2020 mornings playlist. It makes me laugh, and is a playful start to the day, it also reminds me that even in difficult times we’re not alone.

What is on your bucket list? A family trip to Paris!

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.

Be Seen

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.

 

What does the Wiradjuri name given to the Parkes Radio Telescope mean to you?

November 13, 2020 By editor

Dr Stan Grant (snr): It is hard to explain, it means so much. To see our people recognised like this today, makes me so proud. This is my country (I grew up in Dubbo), and the recognition of our long history, culture and our people… it is really big.

 

Stacy Mader: It is about the acknowledgement of the traditional people of this area, as well as their knowledge of astronomy and to incorporate it into science in Australia.

 

Ralph Naden OAM: It makes me feel very proud and I hope that everyone will call The Dish by its new name of Murriyang, just like everyone adopted Uluru as the new name for Ayers Rock.

Our Bloke – Mark Ritchie

November 13, 2020 By editor

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? Karen and I have lived in Parkes now for 35 years. Our four children grew up here. I enjoy the Parkes community spirit and visiting local towns.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? While mostly retired I do a bit of part-time electrical trade teaching at Parkes and Dubbo TAFEs. I also very much enjoy and am proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Parkes.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Playing tennis and learning Aussie Bush poetry.

What makes you proud? My wife, four children and four grandchildren. Karen and I are fortunate we have two grandchildren in Forbes.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? Probably an elephant because I would have a better memory than I have now.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Favourite movie is ‘El Cid’, a Charlton Heston movie; song, James Taylor’s ‘Fire and Rain’, and book is ‘The Cattle King’ by Ion L. Idriess, the life of Sir Sidney Kidman.

Tell us about your best holiday. Our first family overseas trip to New Zealand. Also memorable was trekking 200km from Lulka airport (the world’s most dangerous airport) to Base Camp Everest and back in 2011 with a brother, sister and niece.

What is on your bucket list? Learn the Italian language.

Be Seen on Remembrance Day 2020

November 13, 2020 By editor

Parkes Christian School students Laura Cabbon and Sophie Field.

 

Holy Family School students Evie Allen and Hamish McGrath.

 

Parkes Public School students Lucy McGregor and Taj Lovett.

 

Middleton Public School students Josie Jennings and Hayden Lamond.

 

Be Seen on Halloween

November 6, 2020 By editor

It was Halloween last Saturday and plenty of Parkes residents took to decorating their homes to invite kids to come trick or treating.

 

Logan and Ffion Frame dressed up for a Halloween party.

 

You might not recognise him, but it is Cerith Frame behind the mask.

 

Suzie Griffey all dressed up for Halloween.

What do you enjoy the most about dragon boat regattas?

November 6, 2020 By editor

David Potts: Dragon boating is a great form of stress release. The regatta gives us something to aim and train for and it’s a great chance to meet up with others around the region. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday and lose a couple of kilos in the process with some great mates.

Al Gersbach: It would be seeing the results of our training on the water during our races showing improvement as a team. The friendship and support of everyone involved, paddlers, wranglers and fans. Can’t beat it.

Chris Auld:
The joy of a dragon boat regatta
If we do not win it does not matter
To be part of a dragon boat team
To some the ultimate dream
But some prefer the team building chatter

 

Jenny Ryan: I enjoy the mateship and helping the team in the boat, and giving it my all in the races at regattas.

Laura Miller: I did my first regatta on Sunday and was absolutely amazed by the fun, vibrant, friendly environment. Everyone was simply enjoying themselves. I can’t wait for the next one!

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