Friday,
20 September 2024
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes hosts free family movie nights

Families at Forbes and Trundle can enjoy a film event for free this month, thanks to CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes.

The organisation’s Family and Relationship Services team is hosting a movie night at Forbes on Friday September 6, and at Trundle on Friday September 20.

The events will feature a screening of the film, The Wolf and the Lion, as well as a free barbecue sausage sizzle and other activities for children, all at no charge to attendees.

It follows the success of similar events at Tullamore and Lake Cargelligo last month.

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes’s Family and Relationship Services team organised the four events to bring families together and add to the social experience for community members in these towns.

“Our community movie nights are an enjoyable night of entertainment for families that don’t break budgets,” Family and Relationship Services delivery leader Rebecca Lee said.

“They are a chance for children to make memories and they encourage strong positive bonds between family members, and between families in the community.”

Serving western NSW, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes understands the needs of smaller rural communities.

“With time pressures, many families can’t take a day to travel to a bigger city for entertainment,” Ms Lee said.

“Furthermore, owing to inflation, many families may not be able to afford the fuel to travel away.

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“Our community movie nights will be a highlight of the week and we encourage families to come along.”

Forbes Community Movie Night, hosted by CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes, Friday September 6, 5pm-9pm, to be held at Forbes Public School. Bring chairs, rugs, dress warmly. Children are to be supervised by parents. No staff supervision available for children. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event.

Trundle Community Movie Night, hosted by CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes, Friday September 20, 5pm-9pm, to be held at St Patrick’s Catholic School. Bring chairs, rugs, dress warmly.

Children are to be supervised by parents. No staff supervision available for children. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event.