AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS
Closing Friday January 17
Forbes Shire Council is calling on residents to nominate their local heroes for its 2025 Australia Day Awards, with nominations now open. The award categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year. To nominate go to https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/our-community/australia-day and download the nomination form. Copies of the nomination forms are also available from Forbes Shire Council’s office at 2 Court Street, Forbes. Forms can be returned to Council by email at community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or by mail to PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871.
WANDERERS SOCCER CLINIC
Tuesday, January 21
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Looking for the perfect way to keep your young footballer active and entertained these holidays? The Wanders will be hosting a school holiday clinic at the Forbes Botanical Gardens Sporting Complex. A clinic will be held from 9am to 12pm for ages 5-8 and an afternoon clinic will be held for ages 9-12 from 1pm to 4pm. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
SILENT DISCO
Tuesday, January 21
Don't miss out on the Silent Disco at the Forbes Youth Centre.
This Forbes Youth Action Team holiday event is free and popcorn, fairy floss and drinks are provided, but you do need to register!
The five to 10-year-olds join the party from 5-6pm with 11 years and older taking the dance floor from 6.30pm to 8pm.
More information and registrations online through Forbes Shire Council's website forbes.nsw.gov.au
TIE DYE WORKSHOP
January 23
Forbes Shire Council is running tie dye workshops this school holidays, on Thursday January 23 at the Youth and Community Centre. There's a morning session for children aged five to 10 and afternoon for those aged 11 to 17 years. Registrations are free but essential and can be completed online through Forbes Shire Council's website forbes.nsw.gov.au
COME 'N' TRY BASKETBALL
January 23
Dreamed of trying basketball? Now's your chance! Join this action-packed holiday of hoops fun. Join Our Mob Our Game, where everyone is welcome. Jump into the world of basketball, where you'll enjoy fun games while developing fundamental and basketball movements. It's free, registrations online https://bnsw.info/OMOG-Try
There's a morning session for girls aged five to 13 years, register online at https://bnsw.info/IAAG-Try
It's all on at Red Bend Catholic College on Thursday, January 23.
AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Sunday, January 26
The annual Australia Day community breakfast will be held from 8am to 10am located on the picturesque Lake Forbes at Lions Park. This event includes the Rotary Citizenship Awards and will kick off the community celebrations on Australia Day. The official ceremony of the event will be held at 9:15am. Gold coin donations to Rotary Forbes are welcomed.
AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS
Sunday, January 26
From 6pm food vendors will be at Lions Park on Australia with the event concluding with the annual fireworks display off Battyes Bridge at 9pm. Come down to Lions Park with your family and friends and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of food options to choose from! BYO chair and picnic blanket.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON FORBES FUTURE
January 30
Forbes' Community Strategic Plan Consultation is now open! The Forbes Community Strategic Plan is the 10 year plan that sets the goals and aspirations of the community. Forbes Shire council wants to hear your ideas and feedback on issues that are important to you. Drop into Forbes Town Hall between 11am and 1pm on January 30 if you'd like assistance completing their survey or go online to yoursay.forbes.nsw.gov.au
EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL
Saturday, April 5
SAVE THE DATE: this is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion.
AMAZING MOTOR FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 5
Save the date for a celebration of historic machinery, cars, trucks, bikes and more. To be hosted by the Forbes District Historic Machinery Association, this event will bring together enthusiasts and families at the Multipurpose Equestrian Centre and Showground for a day packed with excitement.
