6 students travelled to Blayney Showground with Mrs Earl this morning to participate in the NSW DPI Judging Workshops education day.
This allows students to find out and fine tune their skills on judging around the show circuit – Grains, Fruit and Vege, Fleece, Meat Sheep, Dairy cattle, Soils and of course Beef Cattle.
Other areas touched on were Auctioneering and Public Speaking.
The ROTARY CLUB of FORBES has been a part of the Forbes community for over 75 years working to support charities in the community, in Australia and in many countries around the world.
Unfortunately time is catching up with us and with the exception of a couple of younger members we all well into our 70s and beyond.
It has now reached crisis point and we are in danger of having to close this wonderful organisation in this town if we cannot Inject some younger members into our club.
We realise that you all have many commitments to family, work and of course mortgages.
All the older members are keen to hand over running of the club to younger members with new ideas and these members are more than happy to step into the background to give advice only when we are asked to and help when asked.
On Tuesday 16th of April 2024 at the Forbes Services and Memorial Club at 6.15pm we will be having an information night and would like to invite you to come along, have a couple of drinks and some nibbles with us at the cost of our existing members.
If you would like to attend we would appreciate getting an RSVP to Grahame Uphill on 0427 640 065 Email: dorso@westserv.net.au or Chris Finkel on 0429 661 358 by Friday, 12th of April 2024.
Please give this your earnest consideration, we think you will find it a most fulfilling experience.
‘Super Pin Winner Peter Grayson showing fine style.
Last Saturday the Mens competition was the 4BBB Stableford, sponsored by SGB Designs, with a field of 51.
Winners were Taylor Krause and Damian Noll with 45 points. They both contributed evenly to the scoring with Damian using his power to hit the greens and Taylor using his handicap to good effect. The runners-up were Kim Herbert and Stuart French (44 pts on c/b). Kim had the better part of the front-9 while Stuart was dominant on the back-9. They pipped the Rhodes/Kuntze pairing who had a few blemishes on the back-9. The winner of the individual event held in conjunction was Clayton Alley with 39 points, on count back from Niel Duncan. The NTP’s were: 9th – Oli Patterson; 18th – Kailab Tyne. The Pro Shop Super-pin, on the 3 rd green, went to Peter Grayson with a shot to 477 cm. The ball sweep went to 42 pts on count back. Check in the Pro Shop if you are keen to find out.
The commencement of the ladies 2024 Competition took the main players away from the mid-week Stableford comp. WE shall keep this option open for any other players and gauge the support for it. The Summer Sixes comp Finals series is fast approaching the Grand Final weekend.
Some teams are producing some desperate scores to be in contention. Don’t forget to put your numbers in for the Presentation Dinner to be held after the Grand Final on Sun 24 March.
Contributed by Short Putt
Pictured is Heather Mackinnon (chair of CWA sub-committee) and Maria Willis (representing Forbes Shire Council) admiring the CWA Centenary Seat.
The two CWA Branches in Forbes collaborated to celebrate the Centenary of NSW Country Women’s Association by providing a lasting memorial to the CWA women in the Forbes and District, they did that by purchasing a centenary garden seat. This seat is now in Victoria Park, Forbes for all of the public to use.
With the help of a Community Grant provided by the Forbes Shire Council, CWA was able to purchase a wrought iron backed seat made by the Wagga Iron Foundry. The seat features the CWA symbol and the dates 1922 and 2022 adorn the back of the seat.
“There are so many ladies from the local area who have worked tirelessly for the community so we thought this would be a timely tribute to them and a useful way to remember their commitment to rural and regional communities,” commented Heather Mackinnon, a member of the joint sub-committee working hard to see this project through to its completion.
“Forbes CWA Branch celebrate their 100 th birthday in 2026 so there is a long history of community work and advocacy here which needs be acknowledged,” said Sue Cunningham, another member of the sub-committee.
“It’s a very proud moment for CWA to be able to provide this seat for the public to
use, showing that CWA is still alive and active. That’s really important," Jan Kerr, Vice President of NSW CWA said.
‘To be able to put something in a public place that commemorates the longevity of CWA in NSW is a really great thing to have been able to do,” Jan commented.
The Forbes CWA and the Forbes Evening Branch members wish to thank Sarah Savage and the Forbes Shire Council for their assistance in making this project, in recognition of all of the local CWA work, possible.
The Inland Rail project including upgrades to the Daroobalgie Road level crossing will take place this week during an 88-hour possession that will close the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Sydney to Melbourne line from Forbes to Goobang Junction on the 9th – 12th March, Inland Rail and rail infrastructure contractor Martinus will carry out works at sites across the Stockinbingal to Parkes section, upgrading the existing line to accommodate double-stacked freight trains.
At Daroobalgie, north of Forbes, level crossing works will be undertaken including upgrades to the existing under track and road drainage. Daroobalgie Road will be closed at the level crossing during these works, with detours via Calarie Road for properties west of the rail line, and access from the Newell Highway for residents east of the line.
Reconditioning works will also be carried out to support the future installation of new turnouts for the Daroobalgie crossing loop later in the year.
Track works will continue in Forbes, with piling taking place during this possession in preparation for future track lowering works under the Wyndham Avenue road bridge.
Track works will commence at Forbes Yard, including track removal of a turnout and yard lines, and resurfacing to achieve horizontal clearances between rail lines and structures. Tamping works will also be finalised at Bribbaree Yard, completing the GrainCorp site and meeting the requirements for Inland Rail.
Information https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/where-we-go/projects/stockinbingal-to-parkes/works-notifications/.
Melvyn Maylin, Inland Rail Director Program Delivery (Albury to Parkes), said “The 88-hour track possession is an important opportunity for the construction team to complete a large volume of work in a short time.
Thank you to the parents and carers that attended our special event, making it a huge success.
Parliament Induction took place on Monday to formally induct our parliament leaders for 2024.
A big thank you to Mrs Staples and Mrs Maksymczuk
who spoke about what leadership means to them.
Pictured are students at The Learning Ladder in Forbes and cadets from Parkes HQ brigade.
More than 21 million Aussies have participated in Clean Up Australia activities and events over the past three decades.
What was started over thirty years ago, by an “average Australian” who had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard has now become the nation’s largest community-based environmental event.
Of course, Australia’s environmental challenges can’t be solved in just one day, so Clean Up Australia works with community, government and businesses to provide practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year.
Rhiannon Shell from The Learning Ladder in Forbes told us “On Friday the 1st of March the children and educators at The Learning Ladder in Forbes participated in Clean up Australia Day. All the children put on their gloves and ventured outside to begin picking up any rubbish they could find.”
The Parkes HQ brigade organised troops for 2024 Clean-up Australia Day. They were joined by some local community members who assisted the junior and senior members and they took 2 trailer loads of rubbish to the tip.
Jack McGrath from Parkes HQ brigade wanted to send a shoutout to “Parkes Shire Council for their support and to Kenny McGrath-Parkes, Shire Councillor, for the lend of his trailer and for assisting on the day.
To all the kids who are not yet old enough to help out with this fantastic event, we appreciate you coming and checking out our new appliance. It was great to be in the community today.”
IMAGES: A big thank you to Brian Collins Smash Repairs and Parkes Caravans for their ongoing sponsorship. Congratulations to all our winners.
The February Telescope Tyres / Hankook Masters Monthly Medal was played last Saturday March 2nd, with our day sponsor being Brian Collins Smash Repairs & Parkes Caravans. There were 81 players teeing it up off the blue tees.
In the A grade, pennants ace John Green turned in the best score of the day in the scratch with his 75 just holding out last month’s winner in James Ward with a 76 and Blake Parker with a 77. John plays his best golf early in the season when he’s battled hardened from the pennant’s season and swinging it well. A 3 over round off his 7 handicap on the day, meant it was going to be difficult to beat. A typical workman like card of 13 pars, 1 birdie and 4 bogeys showed his concentration was on song. James was a bit more erratic, though effective, with 3 birdies and 4 bogeys on the front 9 and only 2 bogeys and 7 pars on the back. Blake continues to get back to his best with an opening 4 bogeys then 2 birdies and 3 bogeys for the remainder of the holes. In the net event Jack Matthews hit the days best score with a 67 of his 11 handicap, beating home James and John both with 68’s.
Jack hasn’t been on the course regularly yet this year so this will inspire him.
In B grade Troy Thomson was in for a slice of his sponsorship pie with his 88 the best score in the scratch matched by Lindsay Elliott with Wayne Tucker posting an early 89. Troy had a 46/42 split so there is still plenty of improvement there, which he will be chasing. Going down in a countback, whilst not uncommon for Lindsay, wasn’t the best way to finish the round and his 43/45 gave a hint of tiredness for the veteran. Wayne had a 46/43 split and was looking for more holes at the finish. In the net event Mick Jeffress got back in the winners list with his 71 getting Troy on a countback stopping him picking up the rare double. Mick had an opening 50 and would have been looking for the clubhouse relief at halfway but had a scintillating 41 second 9, he’s hoping that’s signs of things to come.
This month the Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by Lindsay Elliott with 28 putts, showing the value of his short game in trying to catch Troy. The Norman family sponsored Wally Norman Vets Medal was taken out by Robert Rea with a 69 net.
Thanks to all those who competed and supported the Pennants sides this year and stayed tuned for the tee off times so we can get to Orange and support the players in the finals.
Thank you to our wonderful school ambassadors for their leadership.
Official Parkes High School
NAVAL CEREMONIAL SUNSET
PHS Captain, Jessica Towns, and Prefects, Danilo Bottaro-Porter, Jesse Woods and Frasier Beaton, represented PHS at this evenings Naval ceremony in Cooke Park.
The ‘Ceremonial Sunset’ is derived from the oldest of naval ceremonies, dating back centuries to the age of sail. Ceremonial Sunset reflects the worldwide naval tradition of saluting the lowering of the ensign at sunset each day in ships in harbour and shore establishments.
Central West Farming Systems
Want to hear about farmers experiences on rotations with legumes, Nitrogen banking and early sowing?
See you Monday 18th of March at the CWFS Fettell Centre.
We are fortunate that John Kirkegaard CSIRO and Mathew Dunn NSW DPI are hitting the road for a series of workshops with Riverine Plains, Southern Growers inc, FarmLink and Central West Farming Systems to discuss the project: Improved Drought Resilience Through Optimal Management of Soil and Water https://riverineplains.org.au/improved-drought-resilience-through-optimal-management-of-soil-and-water/
To register bit.ly/3OTFNLq
Life Pharmacy Forbes
Your gut is the brain of your immune system. The microbial community that lives on and in the human body exerts a major impact on human health, from metabolism to immunity. Human health and the human microbiome are what AP Probiotics researches every day.
We have their entire range of probiotics in store, designed for every stage of life, and most common health needs. From sleep and mood health to IBS and children’s immunity, come in and ask our pharmacists about our new range of AP Probiotics.
Parkes Shire Council
Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the leasing of the following land:
• The former Driver Reviver site at Kelly Reserve for the purpose of a “Kiosk”
• Vacant Cropping Land (Peak Hill Airport Land)
• Farmland off Hamilton Road, Parkes NSW
To find out more and submit an expression of interest, visit the links below:
bit.ly/FormerDriverReviverSite
Ron Dunford Chemist Parkes NSW
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and our team are here to put the spotlight on this common and painful condition.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissues like the ones inside the uterus are found in other parts of the body, with symptoms including:*
Pain in the stomach, back, and hip areas
Pain during menstruation, bowel movements or urination
Discomfort during intercourse:
There is no current cure, our pharmacy team are here to support you if you or someone you know has Endometriosis. Come and chat with oUr Pharmacist to see how we can help
*https://endometriosisaustralia.org/about-endometriosis/
Forbes Sports Person of the Year
Association
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL FAIR GO AWARD
This award is chosen by Forbes Shire Council and is presented to an organisation within our community that is inclusive and accepting of all participants regardless of their race, gender, religion or ability. The 2023 Forbes Shire Council Fair Go Award goes to Forbes Public School Forbes Public School are encouraging and welcoming to all participants and are inclusive regardless of age, ability and skillset.
Forbes Public School have been very successful
with individual and team sporting representation in
numerous sports..
I’m sure you are all noticing like me the days getting shorter and suddenly we are now in Autumn and the leaves are beginning to change. Our new trees in Lachlan Street have begun a new chapter of their lives to make our CBD greener and cooler.
Research has shown that these trees will make a world of difference in summer when they are able to cool our streets by up to 8 degrees, which is much-needed on those 40+ degree days that never seem to end.
I am so happy to see another stage of our CBD Masterplan – that involved so much community consultation – in progress and the beautification of our town progressing for our residents and visitors alike.
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Declan from 7News about a couple of Council’s major projects being undertaken for the community. We visited both the Multipurpose Equestrian Centre (MEC) and Spooners Oval to chat about how these facilities are progressing.
It really is hard to miss the massive shed behind the Racecourse with its shiny new roof! Every time I see it in the distance, I am amazed and excited by the potential of this facility, and I’m sure I’m not alone.
We are so grateful to the NSW Office of Sport for providing the funding to ensure this project could be realised for the more than 15 different horse sport groups in our community. We continue to finetune the master plan for this precinct with our user groups and look forward to the stages that will follow.
Out at Spooners Oval, we inspected the massive pad that is ready for a new grandstand to be built on top.
With such a rich sporting culture in our town, the Spooners Oval upgrades will also bring so many opportunities for local sport in our community.
Until next week, God bless
Phyllis Miller, OAM – Forbes Mayor