By Steven Dixon

Sunday October 6 was our final muster after the Committee made the decision to close the association due to not having any volunteers to take on executive roles within the club.

Lack of volunteers continue to be the main reason for non for profit organisations closing down as well as rising costs and decline in attendance of musters and events.

Since the club was first established in 1984 there are many memories and friendships made that will last a lifetime.

Some club members have said they will continue to stay in touch and attend musters held by Parkes and District Country Music Association and Cowra Country Music Club.

There is no way to individually thank each and every person involved in the club’s success so I will not attempt to do so. I will however thank the club’s members and committee members past and present for their dedication and support to ensure the club’s success.

Special thanks to Forbes Shire Council for their continued support including Mayor Phyllis Miller and Jolene Jones, Renee Powell and the amazing team at Forbes Advocate, our many sponsors and supporters over the years including Maree Hodges and the Bedgerabong Trust Reserve committee, Evolution Mining (and previously NorthParkes Mines), all of the local businesses for your donations and support and Club Forbes and all of their team who have made us feel so welcome for many years. My apologies for anyone who has been missed. Thank you all.

Forbes Country Music Club was also the organiser of Bedgerabong Country Music Campout which was held annually at Bedgerabong Showgrounds.

To all of our members, friends and supporters who have attended musters and events we sincerely thank you all for your support.

A special thank you to our current Committee and to President Wendy Dixon for ensuring the club’s success since first accepting the role in late 2018.