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Walks Calendar for Spring 2018

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, a Spring program of walks was developed to cater for the average fitness level, with additional walks for the intrepid bush walker.

This is the last walk for the Spring 2018 calendar.

Goobang Creek – Wednesday 24 October. Meet at the Parkes Lions Park at 9am. This is a 6km walk graded as Medium. Leader to be confirmed.

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.

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.

You’re invited to attend the ‘Moving Forward Together’ Gathering presented by CWA, Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation and Lifeline Central West NSW.

WHEN: Thursday 25 October 2018

WHERE: Generocity Church, rear meeting room, 25 Dalton Street, Parkes NSW 2870

PHONE: 1300 798 258 to register

Practical conversations around well-being, domestic and family violence including financial abuse, mental health and suicide prevention. Topics will include the recognising, responding and referring to domestic violence, crisis and mental health including stress, depression, anxiety and suicide. The gathering will explore financial abuse, building resilience and strategies for self care.

Find out more: Lifeline Central West, 253 Howick Street, Bathurst NSW 2795, 1300 798 258 sbray@lifelinecentralwest.org.au

Give yourself some goosebumps!

Goosebumps

It’s Parkes M&D Society’s Gala concert series to celebrate the opening of their newly refurbished theatre.

This concert will feature 54 Society members on stage and another 10 or so crew and band. Goosebumps is a celebration of many of the special moments experienced at The Little Theature over the past 18 years (since the last refurbishment) with songs such as Downtown, Hard Knock Life (Annie), Pick a Pocket (Oliver), Maiden Breast (Pirates of Penzance), Notice Me Horton (Seussical the Musical), All in this Together (High School Musical), Seasons of Love, Timewarp, 14G (PACC Concerts), Teamwork (Chitty), Climb Every Mountain (Footloose), Beauty and the Beast, a medley from the stage production of Grease, One Day More (Les Mis) and many many more.

Those incorrigible muppet men, Waldorf and Statler have been invited back to oversee the concerts, offering their own special brand of humour.

This promises to be a full-on musical production not to be missed.

When: Dates are 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27 , 28 October.

Tickets will be available from www.parkesmandd.com.au

Be Enthralled!

Beethoven’s 9th, Live from the Sydney Opera House

Beethoven impressed audiences with a symphony that was grand, impressive, with full orchestra and choir. More than that, with his Ninth Symphony, Beethoven aspired to speak for humanity, to be a voice for freedom and to communicate through music a vision of optimism and joy.

Hear ‘Ode to Joy’ in all its splendor, live streamed from the Sydney Opera House, conducted by Edo de Waart.

Where

Parkes Shire Library, Bogan Street, Parkes

When

2:45pm to 4pm on Saturday 27 October

Cost

This is a free event

Bookings

To ensure your seat, RSVP to the Library on 6861 2305 or email library@parkes.nsw.gov.au

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“The skill and dedication of generations of musicians and planners have made the Sydney Symphony Orchestra the fine instrument it is for concerts, broadcasts and recordings, and extended its activity throughout the community.”  Check out the SSO’s backstage news.

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Be Toe Tapping!

Spring into Summer Concert Band Spectacular

Local band members will combine with the Sydney-based South Pacific Concert Band to bring a great selection of music, including Adele, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Beatles and many more.

The proceeds of a door donation and a raffle will go to assist drought-stricken farmers in the area.

Where

Parkes Leagues Club Auditorium

When

7:30pm on Saturday 27 October

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The South Pacific Concert Band started in 1994 and has grown to 40+ members. With infectious enthusiasm, the Band presents a wide range of musical styles and arrangements. It is a proficient marching band, performing regularly at the Sydney ANZAC Day Parade.

Check out their Facebook page.

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Data, Finance + Your Business

How to use .id solutions data to support your business

Presented by .id, delivering online economic profiles to councils across Australia. These online profiles are delivered via public websites for anyone to access. They tell the story of a local economy and how it is changing.

Perfect for small businesses and those looking to access finance.

Where

Astro Dish, Bogan Street, Parkes

When

5.30pm – 7.30pm Tuesday 30 October

Cost

Free entry

Tickets

To register, visit businessmonth.nsw.gov.au

To find out more about this valuable online resource, check out the economy.id website