NEWS UPDATE
Parkes Welcomes Drought Response Officer
Pictured above (from L to R): Pam Symonds (Executive Officer - Neighbourhood Central), Roger Kitson (Drought Response Officer), Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith and Cr Neil Westcott.
Neighbourhood Central, in a partnership with Parkes Shire Council, recently appointed Roger Kitson as Parkes' Drought Response Officer. Roger will assist local farmers in obtaining timely access to initiatives and financial support.
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Drought Response Officer at the Parkes Rodeo
Drought Response Officer, Roger Kitson, was out and about at the Parkes Rodeo last weekend.
He was invited to work with Rotary for a few hours at their impressive food stall. Roger said it was a great event with crowds estimated at 1000+ enjoying the excitement that only a Rodeo can bring.
It was also a chance for the community to forget about the drought for a day and enjoy catching up with friends and having a laugh. It is events like this which highlight the great community spirit Parkes has which is a result of all the people within the Shire contributing and supporting each other.
Rodeo’s also pay tribute to the incredible skills, abilities, respect and connections that humans build with animals such as horses and cattle. This connection is a huge part of Australia’s history and identity that should always be preserved.
He was invited to work with Rotary for a few hours at their impressive food stall. Roger said it was a great event with crowds estimated at 1000+ enjoying the excitement that only a Rodeo can bring.
It was also a chance for the community to forget about the drought for a day and enjoy catching up with friends and having a laugh. It is events like this which highlight the great community spirit Parkes has which is a result of all the people within the Shire contributing and supporting each other.
Rodeo’s also pay tribute to the incredible skills, abilities, respect and connections that humans build with animals such as horses and cattle. This connection is a huge part of Australia’s history and identity that should always be preserved.
Drought Response Officer visits Trundle
The Trundle Ewe Competition was held on the 14th of February.
Thanks to Russell Jones for organising the event and inviting Roger Kitson (Drought Response Officer), along to meet some of the farmers in the region and find out first hand how they have been responding to the severe drought conditions and managing their property and livestock. Considering the severity of the drought, credit must be given to all farmers involved for the great condition of the ewes presented on the day. An incredible amount of hard work was evident and their knowledge of drought mitigation strategies regarding land care, water conservation and soil health. Again, was a credit to themselves and the farming community.
Please see more pictures in our photo gallery.
Thanks to Russell Jones for organising the event and inviting Roger Kitson (Drought Response Officer), along to meet some of the farmers in the region and find out first hand how they have been responding to the severe drought conditions and managing their property and livestock. Considering the severity of the drought, credit must be given to all farmers involved for the great condition of the ewes presented on the day. An incredible amount of hard work was evident and their knowledge of drought mitigation strategies regarding land care, water conservation and soil health. Again, was a credit to themselves and the farming community.
Please see more pictures in our photo gallery.
Neighbourhood Central Promotional Video
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