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May 8, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Free Printing is Back at CUC Parkes

CUC Parkes: Our printer has made the journey to our new Centre at 7–9 Court Street. We know everyone learns different­ly — for some, having hard copies of notes and study materials is essential. Come and check out our new Centre, register for free, and enjoy access to free printing

Forbes Blue Sky Outdoor Experts: Mick and Karen Roylance and all the Team at Blue Sky Forbes and their Families would like to thank all the emergency services involved in the devastating fire, which has sadly taken the entire inside of our store.

We would also like to thank the wonder­ful community of Forbes, Parkes and sur­rounds for the many well wishes, flowers and touching comments. We will keep eve­ryone updated with our next steps. We will come back from this stronger than ever.

Northparkes Oval Lighting Update: A light pole at the south-west corner of North­parkes Oval has been removed due to safety concerns. Power to all lights is cur­rently off, but a temporary solution will be in place within two weeks to support night training. Please avoid the area near the removed pole. For information, visit: bit.ly/3YrjMbT

Ronald McDonald House Charities Cen­tral West NSW: Jenni McGee, Nurse Man­ager – Parkes Hospital will be joining us for CEO Walk in my Shoes (CWIMS) Parkes is the number one town where our families come from. Since opening RMHC Central West has supported 356 families from the Parkes Shire, over 2,223 nights, represent­ing accommodation savings of $333,450.

Jenni said: “I am doing this because I know how much it means to have support when you need it most and to make sure that no-one feels like they have to go through things alone.” Learn more and show Jenni your support – visit https://www.ceowalkin­myshoes.org.au/fundraisers/jennimahon

The Forbes Historical Museum: Longstanding and dedicated volunteer, Shane Wode will be selling his book “The Streets of Forbes” on Friday night at The Trial of Ben Hall. If you are one of the lucky 100 people to have secured tickets for this hotly contested trial, please consider bringing some cash to buy a copy of Shane’s book. We will also have CD’s and DVD’s for sale. These items are for sale every day at the Museum.

Author of “The Streets of Forbes” Shane Wode.

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