By Lynn Rogers
Members of the Parkes QUE Club will celebrate the achievement of women, while also raising awareness of women’s struggles through an International Women’s Day (IWD) luncheon.
The 2025 IWD theme is Accelerate Action for gender equality.
For just $38 per person a fabulous two-course luncheon will be served at the Parkes Services Club and includes guest speakers Rachel Kerin and Margaret Applebee, entertainment, a raffle, and several lucky door prizes.
Last year’s event attracted 200 women and QUE has planned another successful day for 2025.
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The celebration will be on Sunday, March 9 at 11.45am.
This early start allows for visitors to browse the displays of art, embroidery and other needlework, as well as browse/purchase from the three stalls of local and hand-made products from local women.
Our guest speakers this year are Councillor Margaret Applebee and local physiotherapist and businesswoman Rachel Kerin.
Both these women have exciting career and personal stories to inspire all in attendance.
Rachel is a mum of three boys under 5, a farmer’s wife, physiotherapist and business owner of Kerin Health in Parkes.
She leads a team of 22 women who provide 17 different health care services to the Parkes and Forbes area.
Margaret was recently elected to her second term as Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire Council.
She has been fortunate to work in areas that she has a passion for, including working with people with disabilities.
She is currently a director for Currajong Disability Services.
Her passion for the environment is well known through her work as local Landcare Coordinator for Central West Lachlan Landcare, overseeing regional and local projects including Homegrown Parkes.
Entertainment from the local Ukulele Group will have us tapping our feet, and plans are underway to run a short mannequin parade of international costumes to highlight the ‘international’ aspect of the day.
A free glass of bubbly or orange juice is available on arrival, so book your tickets early to ensure your place at this annual function.
Tickets, $38 each, are available up to March 4 through www.123tix.com.au/events.
For more information go to our Facebook page Parkes Que Club Inc.
