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Maggi Barnard has been with the Forbes Phoenix since 2021 and loves writing about her community.

Jacinda Acheson

July 30, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Acheson’s Mitre 10 has been a household name since the 70’s. Acho’s was run by the amazing Barb McKinnon and Glynn Acheson back then. Nowadays Aaron runs the store with wife Jacinda, who strives everyday to be as great of a business woman that Barb was stating “these are big shoes to fill”. From admin, customer service and purchasing among many other roles, Jacinda credits her amazing team for all the success at Acho’s and for the extra effort they put into making Acheson’s Mitre 10 the premier local store for all your home, hardware and outdoor needs. Contact Jacinda and the team today! Pictured with Danni Tuckerman (left) and Dani Lippiart-Byrne (right).

Acheson’s Mitre 10 Forbes

Phone 02 6852 2455
Email sales@achesonm10.com.au
Website www.mitre10.com.au
FB www.facebook.com/achesonsmitre10

Forbes Showcase This Weekend

July 30, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Jockey Club 2021 Forbes Cup is on this weekend in what promises to be one of the best days on the regional racing calendar in recent memory. From stellar fields to packed galleries, the event is sure to be a great day out!

The FJC has been flat out at the track from designing new facilities for female jockeys to new rails and bar extensions – the venue has never looked better according to many and the track is in excellent condition despite heavy rainfalls throughout June and July.

A massive boost in prize money has seen the annual event moved from a Saturday to this Sunday, August 1, for the first time in half a century to accommodate the new status. As a showcase meeting, the event has attracted some excellent competition as well. There’s even a country maiden worth $40,000.

The Forbes Jockey Club has remained in discussions with Racing NSW about COV-ID restrictions, and at this stage the club is all set to welcome locals however the event’s long-time supporters from Bankstown Sports Club won’t be able to attend this year due to the Greater Sydney lock-down.

Tickets can be bought online via 123tix. com.au and secure their tickets early. Look out for the posters around town and scan the QR code for a link straight to the Forbes races options.

General admission is just $10 or $5 for pensioners however there is a VIP marquee where for $120 you’ll get canapes, drinks and a race book.

All events will be run as per the COVID-19 restrictions on the day.

Be Seen

July 30, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

POSTPONED: The Agribusiness Today Forum Committee has announced the postponement of this year’s event due to the increased risk related to the latest COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales. The forum will take place next year at the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel on Thursday, 4 August and will be followed by a local field visit on Friday, 5 August 2022. Photo by Ebony Hewitt.

CW LLS UPDATE: A Local Land Services vet alert has seen increased mastitis in lambing ewes. If you have any questions about mastitis you can get in contact with us by calling the Central West Local Land Services Forbes Office on 6850 1600. Photo courtesy of Megan Rutherford.

NEW RDA COMMITTEE: RDA Central West Committee (L-R) Tracie Robertson, John Magill, Ian Sanders, Ruth Fagan, Peter Bishop, Christine Weston, Reg Kidd, Diana Fear and David Sherley.

RAINBOWS AT WAROO: With all the rain comes rainbows as Vince Kirk discovered at Waroo where he took this great pic of a rainbow. Rainfall for July 2021 is already past this time last year with more predicted.

GOTCHA: Forbes children enjoyed a revamped activities program last holidays but despite the restrictions had loads of fun!

QUICK STOPOVER: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack and Forbes Shire Councillor Jenny Webb inspecting a raft of works conducted via Forbes Shire Council.

Inclement Weather Slows Croquet Play

July 30, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

We had 25 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday, 13th July. There were 2 winners of 3 games – Neville Spry and Tony Thom-son.

Big wins were 10—3 Kevin Rubie and Jill Rubie, Alex Todd and John Farah, Bob Murray and Tony Thomson. 9—4 John Fa-rah and Neville Spry, Joan Littlejohn and Bob Murray

Close games were:
• Jenny Job and Tony Thomson 7 Colleen Liebich and Lorraine Todd 6
• Elvy Quirk and Marie Spry 7 Bob Murray and Joan Littlejohn 6
• John Cole and Sally Perry 7 Ray Burridge and Merv Langfield 6
• John Job 7 Jill Rubie and Colleen Liebich 6
• Robin Pols and Sally Perry 7 John Allegri and Jenny Job 6
• Colleen Liebich and Neville Spry 7 Merv Langfield and Alex Todd 6
• Lorraine Todd and Tony Thomson 7 Kevin Rubie and Robin Pols 6
• John Job and Mal Smith 8 Robin Pols and Geoff Coles 5
• Neville Spry and Jeff Liebich 8 Kevin Rubie and John Cole 5
• Too bleak and cold to play Aussie Croquet on Saturday 17th.

See you next week!

By Pegging Out

Jenny Morrison

July 30, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Jenny Morrison commenced working for HE Silos in 1993 at the Forbes Factory as an office administrator and customer care consultant. In 2006 Jenny and her husband Steven Morrison took over the operations of the HE Silos Factory in Forbes. In 2011, Jenny and Steven took part in their first factory expansion when an additional factory in Forbes was built to increase productivity. Throughout Jenny’s time in the business she taken on many roles, from managing the office to working on the production floor to delivering silos. In 2021, Jenny and Steven have taken on an additional factory expansion in a secondary location due to the high demand of silos. Jenny is the heart and soul of HE Silos.

HE Silos

Address 1-12 Jones Street, Forbes
Phone 02 6852 3488
Website www.hesilos.com
FB www.facebook.com/hesilos

Forbes Auto Sports Club Bumper Season Keeps Getting Better

July 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

BIG END OF SEASON: Forbes Auto Sports Club has just released their calendar for the remainder of 2021 and it looks like a sensational program for members and novice level riders who want to join. Photo by PeeWee Photography

Forbes Auto Sports Club big 2021 program continues with more dirt track action planned and an updated calendar for the remainder of the motorcycle season.

Due to postponed dates the Forbes Auto Sports Club have confirmed new dates heading into the end of the season.

On September 18 there will be an MX Clinic followed by Round 2 of the MX Championships the following day September 19. On September 25, there will be a Ride Park DT.

October 16 and 17 will see Round 3 of the DT and MX Championships while on October 31 there will be another event – Ride Park MX.

“MX and DT Club Championships will also be returning with the season to wrap with a November 8 AGM and official presentation night and Xmas party on November 27,” said Stevie Jackson from Forbes Auto Sports Club.

“With the addition of three more ride park days it is a great chance for new riders who haven’t ridden local tracks or don’t have a licence to come out and give it a go,” she said. “These are your days! Book them in your calendar now!

In other news for the club, expressions of interest are being taken for members who would like to ride at this year’s local shows. The club is on the lookout for anyone available and keen to participate.

“We need Nippers, Seniors – the lot,” said Stevie. “It will be lots of fun and does not cost a thing. It is also a great chance to showcase some skills in front of a local crowd too,” she said.

“There will be a practice session for riders beforehand for those who put their name down,” Stevie said. To get involved call Hayley on 0409 918 019.

Bernardi’s Round 6 BBC Recipients

July 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Aruma, Havana House and Holistic Avenue are just some of the recipients of Round 6 of the Building Better Communities Program. Since its inception in 2019, Bernardi’s has proudly donated $200,000 into the local communities in which they operate.

The Forbes family-owned company have been able to give back to local schools, hospitals, sporting clubs and charities with their “Building Better Communities Program” which aims to focus largely on local organisations “who need a helping hand, to keep our local communities thriving and connected”.

Co-CEO Joseph Bernardi said, “the program has been a great success for our communities and something that our family is very proud of. We love that it’s a whole community effort.” Beneficiaries will share in a donation pool of $5,000. They include:
• Aruma – who were looking to purchase new tables and chairsfor their central meeting place where they can hold meetings to catch up with individuals.
• Havana House – have been looking for donations for the day today running of the charity to provide emergency relief to womenand children.
• Holistic Avenue – hope to put their donation towards every dayrunning costs of the charity.

See more at bernardis.net.au/community

Athletes Ready For COVIDSafe PSSA Events

July 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

In what has already been a disruptive year for junior sport, a ‘clear’ path for PSSA activities may finally exist.

With most of metropolitan NSW in lock-down, adjustments have been daily in line with public health orders. New wording from the NSW Government clarifies where school sport stands currently within West-ern School Sports Association (WSSA) – which includes Lachlan PSSA.

“Inter-school sport and physical activity, including the Representative School Sport pathway (team and individual), can occur across Local Government Areas (apart from those in Greater Sydney) with COVID-safe practices in place. This includes gala days, trials, knock outs and carnivals.”

This means the Lachlan PSSA Athletics is back on track and the event will take place under COVID safe practices at North-parkes Oval on Friday July 30.

At this stage the event can have spectators that must adhere to our COVID safe plan, including all adults registering using the provided QR code, social distancing where practical, use of hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes and all adults to wear a mask. Spectators will only be allowed into the venue after registering and must wear masks.

Check the PSSA Facebook page for latest updates and information.

Snippets…

July 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

SUPPORTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE: Member for Riverina Michael McCormack in Canberra last week with Parkes School students while pushing his support for the new disability gateway.

McCormack Welcomes Dedicated National Referral And Support Service For People With Disability: Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is urging those with a disability in the Riverina and Central West to take advantage of a new national referral and support service. Mr McCormack said the dedicated one-stop service would provide advice and up-to-date information.

“This is an important service for those with a disability, as well as their loved ones, across the Riverina and Central West,” Mr McCormack said.

The Disability Gateway can assist with a range of support, from locating advocacy services, finding a sporting team that meets the needs of a person’s disability or identifying local disability-related events.

It is available at www.disabilitygateway.gov.au or by calling 1800 643 787 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEST.

Conditions Of Entry For Bird Sale And Poultry Auction: Central West bird sale, community markets and poultry silent auction will be going ahead as planned on Saturday 14th August (pending further COVID restrictions). At this stage all sellers and the public will be subject to the following –
1. COVID check-in meaning you must have access to a smart phone;
2. Masks MUST be worn (a COVID Mar-shall will ask anyone to leave who is not complying);
3. A proof of address such as license will be checked. Anyone from a current hot spot including any area subject to COVID restrictions will be refused entry.

Other precautions we will implement include:
• We will have several sanitising stations throughout the venue;
• The toilets and hi-touch areas will be sanitised every 30 minutes;
• Three sheds will be used for selling of birds to lessen crowding;
• All market stalls will be outside;
• All sellers will enter via rear gate; (Racecourse Road) and general public by main entry (Show Street);
• All sheds will have entry and exit doors.
• Sharon 0406 512 851 for more info.

Mitre 10 Ladies Night: Ladies night is on again at Acheson’s Mitre 10 in Forbes. The blue chip event will be held on Thursday August 26 from 6-8pm. There will be promotions, prizes, info, refreshments and much more! Check their Facebook page for more info and latest COVID announcements and restrictions.

LADIES NIGHT: Thursday night August 26 from 6-8pm Acheson’s Mitre 10 Forbes will be holding another ladies night! Prizes, promotions, refreshments and much more! Check their Facebook page for more info!

Golfers Master Wet Conditions

July 23, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

SMACK: Frank Hanns shapes a drive down the fairway in the 2 Person Ambrose last weekend.

The 2-Person Ambrose Medley played in Saturday’s golf comp, sponsored by Brine Cure, was played in difficult conditions. However the field of 68 players managed to cast aside the heavy ground and wet and windy aerial conditions to post good scores.

The Scratch Winners were John and Steve Betland, whose 64 was a masterful display of power golf which included eight birdies and no bogeys. Scratch Runners-up were Jacob Bernardi and Josh Coulthurst with 68.

The Handicap winners were Isaac Vale and Jake Hemming with 64 ½, ahead of Runners-up Graham West and Duncan Sharpe on 67 ¼.

The ball sweep went to 71 nett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Men: P Kay, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Thomas, Ladies: Nil. The 3rd hole Super Pin went to Alec Edwards, a visitor.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a good field of players who were determined to make good of the weather, and to score well.

The winner was Jacob Bernardi with 38 points. Runner-up was Stuart French on 35 points. The ball sweep went to 32 points on count back, with Louise French being the lucky one. The NTP’s were not recorded.

Here is a ‘heads up’ on two upcoming events – the Temora Open 15 August with a 2-Person Ambrose on the Saturday, and the ‘Bermagui Week of Golf’ scheduled for 11-19 September. Refer to the brochure in the Pro Shop for details.

Saturday 24 July is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, playing for the Hawke Trophy. Sunday 25 July has a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

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