Be out there.. it all adds up for fun in Parkes

Alice Stokes returned to Parkes in late 2017 after a number of years honing her creative skills and process in Berlin and is sharing some of her work with Parkes Library for an exhibition during July.
Due to Alice’s love of film noir and the colour black she primarily draws with graphite on black paper or charcoal, creating stark, evocative
images that are only revealed as the light catches the graphite.

Join Craft Corner for a cuppa and to knit squares for the Wrap with Love Project. Regular knitters would love to see some new faces.

The Wrap with Love Project knits, crochets and sews beautiful warm wraps for delivery to people experiencing extreme poverty around the world. If you have any squares already knitted, drop them into the shop before the 26th.

Any questions, please contact the Craft Corner’s President, Rosemary Mitchell, on 0459 686 225 or call into the Craft Corner at 257 Clarinda Street Parkes.

It’s 1868 and the gold rush sprawls across the wild west of New South Wales, bringing with it a new breed of colonial rogue – bushrangers. A world far removed from hardworking farm girl, Annie Bird, and her sleepy village on the outskirts of Sydney. But when a cruel stroke of fortune sees Annie orphaned and outcast, she is forced to head for the goldfields in search of her grandfather, a legendary Wiradjuri tracker. Determined and dangerously naive, she sets off with only her swag – and is promptly robbed of it on the road.

Thursday 26 July, 6pm, Parkes Shire Library

RSVP by 24 July on 6861 2309 or parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au

Harvey Fire trail, Goobang N.P. Meet 9am at the Lions Park, Parkes. Medium 6km, contact peter Cannon 6866 1225

National Parks Association of NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Quarterly Walks Calendar Autumn/ Winter 2018

Grades:

Easy: (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: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate hills or rough terrain. May involve some off track walking. Walk may involve shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average fitness level.

Hard:  (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.

All walks are subject to there being no adverse RFS 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 come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.

Be out there and be involved in the National Tree Day!

This year’s event in Parkes will be held at Akuna Road near the new Advanced Water Recycling Facility. The new plantings will connect remnant patches of vegetation in a Fuzzy Box woodland community. Fuzzy Box woodland is an endangered ecological community in NSW, so this is a wonderful opportunity to help with its recovery. It is estimated that only 5% of its original extent remains.

Parkes Shire Council and Central West Lachlan Landcare will be co-ordinating the day, including plant giveaways and a BBQ.  Don’t forget your hat, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and some water.

You can RSVP online or contact Landcare’s Marg Applebee 02 6862 4914