The seniors of Forbes have been celebrating this week for the NSW Seniors Festival. The celebrations started last Friday at the Jemalong Retirement Village with afternoon tea and a few great old songs.

This Sunday 24th February the Seniors Variety Concert will take place in the Town Hall to complete the Festival. It’s always a wonderful event.

I have been in Sydney this week at the National Parks & Wildlife Advisory Council Meeting.

This Thursday we have the first sitting of Council this year and an extra large business paper to get through. Just a reminder you can view the meeting on Facebook Live or come and sit in the Chambers to see how the decisions are made.

The white picket fence around Grinsted Oval is really taking shape and looks amazing. It is so great to see the Farm Trade workers coming together to put the fence up and in time for the President’s Lunch.

Our Drought Co-ordinator Sally Downie has been working with them to ensure everyone can still meet the needs on the land.

The Youth and Community Centre is currently undergoing minor renovations. This great little hall has so many users and improvements are being made to accommodate the Forbes Toy Library and Playgroup.

We can’t wait for Emma Pask’s performance at Town Hall this Friday night. Mitchell Conservatorium does bring some amazing artists to town and we should all support these acts, so more will come our way.

God Bless.

Your Mayor Phyllis Miller