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Be out there!

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 has been developed to cater for the average fitness level, with additional walks for the intrepid bush walker.

Black Ridge – Wednesday 19 September. Meet at Bushman’s Dam at 9am. This is a 5km walk graded as Medium. Leader will be Merran Cannon. Contact 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.

Future walks

Weddin National Park – Sunday 7 October. Meet at Forbes Railway Station at 9am.  The Peregrine’s Track to Trig walk is 7km and graded Hard. Leader will be Peter Cannon. Contact 6866 1225.

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.

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.

Be remembered!

Bogan Gate Cricket Club Reunion

It’s not known exactly when a cricket club was formed in Bogan Gate, or when the cement pitch was put down on the recreation ground, but matches were played before the First World War. The club started up again in 1947 and played in various competitions around the area.

There should be plenty of ‘young’ cricketers with stories to share, with the introduction of junior cricket to Bogan Gate in 1972. Teams were field in the under 10s, under 14s and under 16s, with Bogan Gate winning the under 10s and under 16s at the inaugural competition.

The Bogan Gate Cricket Club ceased playing in 1988.  Time to catch up with your cricket mates.

Where: Various venues, Bogan Gate

When: Saturday 22 September

For more details: bgcc1988@gmail.com

Facebook: BoganGateCricketClub1988

Be involved!

St George’s Anglican Church Spring Market Day

BBQ • Plants • Cakes • Produce • Preserves • White Elephant Stall • Gifts • Donuts • Entertainment • Face Painting • Morning Tea • Costume Jewelery • Hot Dogs • Pony Rides • Lassoing • Silent Auction •

Plus other great stalls

Where: St George’s Anglican Church Grounds and Hall, Church Street, Parkes

When: Starts from 9am, Saturday 22 September

Fun for everyone

Be curious!

2018 Curiosity + Wonder = Parkes Fun Palace

The global Fun Palaces movement believes in the genius in everyone, in everyone an artist and everyone a scientist, and that creativity in community can change the world for the better.

Parkes Library will become the Parkes Fun Palace on Saturday 22 August, opening its doors from 9am to 3pm. No bookings required.

The family friendly day will feature experiments, games and art.

Also included in the day will be a visit by Ian from Fun Day Out who is bringing his Adventure Quest and trash percussion sessions to the Coventry Room:

Adventure Quest

9:30am and 11am in the Coventry Room

An interactive show based on the ideals of the ‘Pick a Path’/’Choose Your Own Adventure’ novels and combines music, storytelling, drama and dance together in one great show.

Space is limited so bookings are required.

Trash Percussion

1pm in the Coventry Room

An exciting, vibrant and all-inclusive style of percussion designed with the view that anything and everything can be a musical instrument.

Space is limited so bookings are required.

Call Parkes Library on 6861 2309 or email parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Be involved!

Drought relief fundraiser – Prizes for the Best Flanno outfit

A community get together, a time to talk, laugh and relax while raising much needed funds for our farmers.

Something for the whole family. Live entertainment, sausage sizzle, face painting, lucky door prizes, auctions, raffles and lots more.

When:  From 1pm, Saturday 22 September

Where:  Cambridge Hotel, Parkes

In support of Drought Angels.

Farmers – The Heart of our Local Community

Be out there and stretch your legs!

Back Yamma 2018 Cross Country MTB Race

Run by the Orange MTB Club, this is a multi-lap cross-country mountain bike race suitable for both beginners and dedicated athletes. Fun, fast and not too much climbing.

All races start at 8:30am. Sign on will be from 7am to 8am. Race briefing at 8:15am.

On-line registrations are preferred as the numbers are limited to 200 and there may be no entries available on the day.

Entry fees range from $35 to $65 depending on race length. Camping will be possible in the Back Yamma State Forest and portable toilets will be available for the Saturday night. A small donation to cover costs will be appreciated.

Hot showers and BBQ for reasonable rates courtesy of Parkes Rotary Saturday night through to Sunday lunch.

Be informed!

Winning With Weaners

Optimise performance!

This practical workshop will help you identify key management strategies that will assist with improving the performance of your Merino weaners.

♦ Learn about the short, medium and long term impacts of poor weaner management on flock productivity.

♦ Develop a weaner management plan, including setting a target weaner weight, target weights at key times and feeding options.

Due to the widespread and ongoing drought, the workshop will include information on early weaning and confinement feeding.

Where:  Parkes Showground

When: 9am to 1pm, Monday 24 September

Tickets:  $75 from Eventbrite

Registration is essential.  Catering included, as well as all workshop materials.

Be at the Henry Parkes Museum for their Smoke Rust & Noise Day with the starting of many historical machines and vehicles.

This year, Smoke Rust & Noise Day will welcome over 100 vehicles that are over 100 years old and are visiting Parkes as part of the 2018 National Veterans Vehicle Rally.

Doors open at 9am, with a Welcome to Country at 10am.  Tea, coffee and drinks will be available for $2 each, along with a BBQ Lunch for $7.

Admission:

$5 adults

$2 child

$15 family

Contact: 

Phone 0428 866 676
Email c.b.hall@bigpond.com

Hosted by the Henry Parkes Museum

Be amazed!

2018 National Veteran Vehicle Rally

From Sunday 23rd to Friday 28th September 2018 over 100 veteran vehicles will be descending upon Forbes for the 2018 National Veteran Vehicle Rally.

On Monday 24th September they will travel to Parkes and will stop off for the day up at the Henry Parkes Centre where they will enjoy a morning tea provided by the Parkes Antique Motor Club and then lunch provided by the Parkes Historical Society at the Henry Parkes Museum.

The vehicles will be on display within the grounds the Henry Parkes Museum and public is welcome to come up and have a look.

Admission fee to the Henry Parkes Museum will apply.

They won’t know what colour!

Captains Colour for Cancer

Help the Parkes High School Student Representative Council support young people when cancer crashes their world.

Once $1000 is raised, the school captains, Gordon and Emeline, will dye their hair. For every donation over $10, you’ll get a say in what colour their hair will be.  They won’t know until the big reveal.

Join in the fun. Jumping castle, face painting, craft stalls, live music, food and drink and much more.

Where:  The School Hall at Parkes High, Albert Street

When: 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 26 September

Tickets:  $1 entry

Keep up to date with their progress here.

Fundraising on behalf of Canteen; cancer’s different in a young person’s world.

Be amazed!

42nd Annual Motorcycle Rally

Heritage and modern machines eligible.

Rally headquarters at Henry Parkes Centre, Newell Highway, Parkes

Program

Saturday 29th:  Registration from 9am, with 120km run starting 1.30pm.

Sunday 30th: Commencing 9.30am, either a short run of 150km or a long run of 250km, followed by presentation dinner at 6.30pm.

Monday 1st:  Farewell breakfast from 7.30am

Entry forms available from:  parkesantiquemotorclub@gmail.com

Closing date for entries: Entries close Monday 24 September at PO Box 476 Parkes NSW 2870

For additional information, contact Bruce Danson on 0458 541 133 or Alan Curteis 02 6862 5848

Be inspired!

‘Avarest’ Open Garden

It’s a garden with a difference, a friendship walk with plenty of surprises around each corner.

The day will include plant and nick-nack stalls, plus an auction of donated items at 3pm on the Saturday. Donations for the stalls and auction should be dropped off no later than 12 noon on the Saturday.

All proceeds will go to the drought appeal, particularly focusing on helping farmers cope.

Where: ‘Avarest’, 16 Reymond Street, Parkes

When: Saturday 29 September, from 10am to 5pm, then Sunday 30 September from 2pm to 5pm.

Cost: $20 adults; $5 school-aged children 10 years and over; and younger supervised children can enter for free.

The weekend is proudly supported by Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network and BlazeAid.