Playgroup welcomes families with young children not yet at school and in Forbes we have a number of supported playgroups from Forbes North SaCC, Forbes Playgroup and CatholicCare.

Playgroups have activities, craft and play every session, and they provide an opportunity for families to connect with others.

Forbes Playgroup meets every Thursday during school terms from 10am to 12noon at the Youth and Community Centre (YACC) in Battye Street, and, thanks to funding from Council and NSW Playgroup, attending Playgroup this year is free.

As a special treat, Forbes Playgroup is hosting The Gigalees (bookings essential) on Thursday May 13 for a gold coin donation, and a Biggest Morning Tea on May 27.

"We are delighted to be able to offer such wonderful activities for families with young children in May," says Forbes Playgroup Committee member, Di Whitty.

"We look forward to catching up with Playgroup friends and meeting new ones."

Forbes North SaCC Playgroup runs every Wednesday at Forbes North School from 10am to 12 noon and is a free service.

Facilitator, Maree Yapp says playgroups are a great place for families to have fun with children in their care and are also great places to learn more about our community.

You can connect with either Forbes Playgroup or Forbes North Schools as Community Centres on Facebook.

You can also contact Maree Yapp on 6852 3008.