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SNIPPETS…

May 2, 2019 By editor

Parkes Shire Library is offering a new form of digital access to customers. The Hublet is ready-to-use selfservice unit with tablets for use in the library. Hublet keeps the tablets organised, charged and up to date. Library member Christopher Nielsen was happy to try out a tablet.

Charity Motorcycle Ride: On Saturday, 18th May the Midstate Motorcycle Club will be holding the annual Ironbark Dice Run charity ride again. Club President, Mick Littlewood of Parkes said: “In its 15th year, the Dice Run is a social day out for owners of road registered motorcycles and is aimed at raising money for a local charity.”

This year’s ride will support Cystic Fibrosis Community Care at Westmead Hospital, after Mick saw an article about two local boys, Harry and Callum Rowbotham, suffering from cystic fibrosis. The ride, covering approximately 250km, attracts motorcyclists from Bathurst, Orange, Cowra and Dubbo. Participants will ride from Parkes to Yeoval via Tomingley then on to lunch at the Molong RSL before finishing in Canowindra. At stops along the way each motorcyclist rolls the dice and, at the end of the day, the highest combined score is declared the winner. Registration starts at Kelly Reserve at 9am. Cost is $20 per rider and $10 per pillion. For more information contact Martin Bell on 0429 346 586.

Money, Money, Money: The time has come ‘to take a chance on’ the Trundle ABBA Festival tomorrow, 4th May with market stalls, dancing, best costume competitions and lots of fun activities for all ages, as well as Bjorn Again, the world-famous ABBA tribute band, renowned artists including Ben Ransom, Ingrid Mae, Amitie, MRQ and The Natalie Prevedello Duo. Tickets on sale at www.123tix.com

Bogan Gate Market Weekend: The annual market weekend is taking place again at the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall on Saturday, 4th May from 9am to 3pm and Sunday, 5th May from 8am to 12 noon to raise funds for renovations to the hall. Go for a drive or drop in on your way to ABBA in Trundle.

Free Child Restraint Checks: Ensure the safety of your children and make use of the free checks by RMS Authorised Child Restraint Fitters on Monday, 6th May at Lions Park from 10am to 2pm. Two out of three child restraints are not used properly putting children at risk in the event of a crash.

Bookings are essential, phone 6861 2364 to secure your place. Free coffee while you wait and free advice on national child restraint laws.

Parkes has an electric vehicle fast charger, situated on the car park at The Little Theatre on Bogan Road.

The NRMA charger forms part of a network that would cover 95% of members’ road trips with more than 40 chargers all across Australia. The charger is free to use at the moment, and will be free for NRMA members in future.

 

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