Be educated! 

INVITATION FROM THE PARKES SPECIAL ACTIVATION PRECINCT

Join the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Regional NSW team at a special breakfast event with guest speaker Andreas Dressler from Germany

You are invited to join the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Regional NSW team at a special breakfast event with guest speaker Andreas Dressler from Germany.

Andreas Dressler is a foreign direct investment specialist. He will share his insights into what companies look for when choosing locations for investment and business expansion. Drawing examples from his many years’ experience, he will illustrate some opportunities and considerations for regional investment attraction.

The team working on the Parkes Special Activation Precinct is fortunate to have such a high calibre international practitioner join us, and we hope you can join us at this event.

About Andreas Dressler, Founder & Managing Director, Location Decision

Andreas Dressler has been active in foreign direct investment for 23 years. He assists companies from different industries to select the best locations for their operations and secure favourable conditions for their investments worldwide. He also works with countries, regions and cities to implement investment promotion strategies. Andreas’ areas of expertise include location analysis, site selection, investment incentives, location benchmarking and investment attraction and promotion.

Andreas started his career in 1996, joining KPMG’s International Trade and Investment Services group in Washington DC. In 1998, Andreas moved to New York to join KPMG’s Business Incentives Group, helping companies secure government locations for new investments and expansions in North America.

In 2009, Andreas founded Terrain, a specialised consulting firm providing services to companies and investment promotion agencies worldwide. Terrain quickly became one of the most respected consulting firms in the field of foreign direct investment, and provided services to the investment promotion agencies of numerous countries, states, cities and industrial parks around the world. Terrain also assisted companies from the automotive, food, chemical and other industries to select locations for new facilities.
Andreas is now the founder and managing director of Location Decision, a corporate location consulting firm and FDI Center, an advisory firm that assists governments and investment promotion agencies with strategy, performance and capability building.

Andreas has a Master of Arts in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Bath.

When

Friday 24 May 2019

7.30am-9am

Where

Hotel Gracelands, 7-9 Bushman Street Parkes

Cost

Free

RSVP

Please RSVP to parkessap@dpc.nsw.gov.au by Wednesday 22 May to secure your spot.

Breakfast provided.

Find out more about the Special Activation Precinct.

Be Entertained!

Day on the Green at Parkes Railway Bowling Club

Featuring Local Artists:

Michael Green

Jordy Dwyer

Twiggy McGirr

Georgia Sederis

BBQ available – steak and sausage sandwiches

Raffle proceeds go to CanAssist

When

From 2pm Saturday 25 May

Between 3pm and 4pm, there’ll be fun and games for the kids, including sack races, ball games, face painting, fairy floss and snow cone stands.

Where

Parkes Railway Bowling Club, Hooley Street, Parkes

Be Out There!

Autumn Walks Calendar 2019

The National Parks Association of NSW runs the largest activities program in the state, with over 1,000 bushwalks led by an extraordinary team of knowledgeable and skilled volunteer leaders every year.

At the Lachlan Valley Branch, an Autumn program of walks has been developed to cater for the average fitness level.

Next walk

Sunday 26 May

Manna Mountain

Meet at the Forbes Railway Station at 8:45am.

This is an 8km walk graded as Hard (see below).

Walk leader will be Peter Cannon, who can be contacted on 6866 1225.

All walks are subject to there being no adverse Rural Fire Service fire warnings at the time and no closure of the relevant State Forest due to hunting permits etc.

Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended.

Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to take part. A $2 donation for each walker is appreciated.

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Future walks

Wednesday 12 June: “Orana” Eugowra Road, Parkes. Meet at the property gate number 2, on Ernie Hodges Road. This is an 5km walk graded as Easy. Walk leader will be Andy Tom, who can be contacted on 6862 2536.

Saturday 28 June: Conimbla National Park, Wallaby and Ironbark Trails. Meet at Gooloogong Park at 9:15am. This is an 8km walk graded as Medium. Walk leader will be Peter Cannon, who can be contacted on 6866 1225.

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Grades

Easy – Range between 5 to 10 kilometres. Mostly flat to slightly undulating topography. Walks are mostly on tracks or fire trails and of moderate distance. Suitable for those with a minimum level of fitness.

Medium – Range between 5 to 8 kilometres. May be over moderate hills or rough terrain. May involves some off-track walking. Walk may involve shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average fitness level.

Hard – Range 5 or more kilometres. Walk may involve hilly or mountainous terrain, rough tracks, a trackless route or an extended distance. Walk suitable for above average fitness level.

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Be Strong!

Parkes Dragon Boat Club First Anniversary Paddle

From strength to strength, one year on, join in to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of the Parkes Dragon Boat Club.

When

11am to 3pm on Sunday 26 May

Where

Lake Endeavour

More Information

Follow along with the Parkes Dragon Boat Club’s website for more information.

Image Parkes Dragon Boat Club

Long Lunch at the Hart Bar

Come along and enjoy four courses matched with Philip Shaw wines.

Entertainment provided by Em Pavey

When

26th of May

From 12:30pm for 1pm

Where

Hart Bar above Railway Hotel, 1-3 Caledonia Street, Parkes

Cost

$89 – bookings essential

Bookings

Phone: 6862 1553

Image: Philip Shaw Wines

Trundle Film Society Inc

The Trundle Film Society welcomes new members for the screening of The Elephant Man (1980) .  The  movie runs for 2hrs 4mins and is rated by IMDb at 8.2/10.

Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

Contact john.lagerlow@gmail.com  or phone or text 0408 022 571 for membership details.

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Save the date and keep an eye out for local events.

Be Screened!

BreastScreen NSW

BreastScreen NSW are once again coming to Parkes during the end of May till the middle of July.

It’s important, it’s free and it could save your life.

If you’re 50-74, book your free breast screen now on 13 20 50

When

End of May till mid July 2019

Where

The Little Theatre Carpark

Cnr of Bogan & Dalton Street, Parkes

Bookings and More Information

To make a booking for your FREE screening mammogram call: 13 20 50

Follow along with the BreastScreen NSW‘s Facebook page for more information.