Forbes Phoenix

Parkes IGA Supports Pink Up Parkes

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Parkes IGA Store Manager Steven Langlois, and popular employee Joyce Sefonte dressed in Pink to support Pink Up Parkes.

Businesses, schools and organisations across Parkes are showing their support, and getting involved in Pink Up Parkes for the month of October to help raise money for the McGrath Foundation who support Breast Care nurses across Australia. 

At IGA in Parkes the Store Manager Steven Langlois is putting it all on the line to raise as much money as he can for the cause. Steven has set a fundraising target that they will donate to Pink Up Parkes, and once the target is raised he is committing to shave his head. So head on into IGA and support a great cause.

Parkes Bowling & Sports Club News

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Get amongst the blue and yellow and the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club

Another great week of bowls was hosted at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club. On Monday the 2nd of October we had two Major Singles. In the first of the Major Singles games Baldy Frame was the hot favourite and he took on Wilbur Harris. Wilbur won 5 of the first 7 ends to take the lead 8 to 2 and by the 13 end still had the lead 12 to 8. Baldy started to get his shots going to take the lead, winning the next 5 ends to go to the lead 16 to 13. In the next two ends Baldy put down consistent bowls to gain a 4 in each to take the game away from Wilbur. Wilbur won the next end but Baldy won the next end to take the game 25 to 14. Marker for this game was Bernie Mitchell thanks Bernie.

The second Major Singles game was between Nathan Reynolds and Peter McPhee. Nathan got off to a great start and by the 11th end was leading 13 to 5. Peter started to hit form with some great bowling to level the game in the 19th end 19 all. The game remained tight and was then 22 all.

Nathan in the next end managed to gain a 3 to win the game 25 to 22. Great bowls by both players made this game an enjoyable one to watch. Marker was Eddie McPhee thanks Eddie. Please remember that it is COMPULSORY to wear shin pads covered in long socks to take the field also only wear runners or futsal boots.

By Col Miller

You Are Invited To QUE Open Gardens ‘n’ Markets

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Spring has sprung and QUE has organised five beautiful gardens for you to view

Parkes QUE members look forward to your company this Sunday, 8th October, 10am-4pm at the Parkes Racecourse and in the five open gardens. Money raised stays in our local community, supporting hearing, speech, and wellbeing. 

291 Back Yamma Road

Two years ago this property was a cow paddock! Last November the nearby creek flooded the garden and the house, and during this last winter the garden has endured severe frosts! This garden was chosen for our Open Gardens event to show people how quickly a garden can be established, and what plants will survive the “sometimes

harsh” weather conditions. We anticipate opening this garden again in a year or two so that viewers can measure progress.

5 Arana Place

The drought-tolerant front garden is easy care and sustainable. The back garden provides the visitor with a totally different perspective and includes a Balinese hut, decorative items such as water fountains, plants, shade, and garden art – all providing a calming and relaxing atmosphere.

1 Jubilee Street

This is a plant lovers haven, especially under the back deck where the owner has a huge variety of very loved indoor and outdoor plants and hanging baskets. Screening trees surround the house and provide a wonderful forum for the collection of artworks, sculptures, mirrors etc.

35-37 Thomas Street

With over a hundred different species, these extensive surrounding gardens have been

through quite the makeover in the last two years! Featuring a broad range of unique Australian natives alongside a careful selection of exotic plants, this garden abounds with vibrancy and colour.

Cnr Reymond and Jones Street 

This is a wanderer’s paradise with lavender, pink jade, a vibrant Loropetalum with its unique tussle flowers, and a wonderful Bohemia Butterfly Tree, all with a magnificent view to the east of Parkes. (best parking in Jones Street)

Forbes Learning Ladder And Forbes Community OSHC Fun Fair

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Some of the prizes on offer if you purchase tickets in the Christmas raffle. Tickets will be available on the day of the event.

We have some exciting news to share, after the disappointment of being postponed due to the flooding which affected the entire region in late 2022, the Forbes Learning Ladder and Forbes Community OSHC Fun Fair is finally set to go ahead, and we would love for the entire Forbes community to come along and join us in the fun.

A massive thank you to the generosity of Forbes North Public School, for allowing us the use of their school grounds, we will be holding the Fun Fair on Saturday 28th October, from 10am – 12.30pm, we will be utilising the hall and the surroundings, with entry from York Street.

There will be lots of fun and interactive activities the whole family can enjoy, including a jumping castle, crazy hair, face painting, tattoos, various games and more.

We will also be selling tickets on the day for our Christmas Raffle, which will be drawn in December. Prizes on offer include, a BBQ smoker and accessories, double hammock, Essjay Photography voucher, family pass to Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, and a gift pack from Little Extras. In addition to vouchers for the following stores and businesses: Kmart, Euphoria Road, Loomzy’s Fish N Fix, Gunns Menswear, Graces Hair Studio On Templar, Odeon 5, Ten Pin Bowling Orange.

There will be plenty of food options available on the day to cater for everyone, so bring your appetite and enjoy the many delights on offer including a cake stall, fairy floss, popcorn, BBQ and drinks. 

Organise your friends and family and come along to a great event.

Awesome Day At McDonalds Box Hill MX Track

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Parkes’ Danielle McDonald is two-time Australian Off Road Champion, Australian MX Champion, and four-time Hattah Desert Race Champion.

 

Jason and Christine McDonald supporting the Women’s Australian ISDE Team with the use of their venue in Parkes.

Can A Sports Injury Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer?

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Leading breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier busts sporting injury myth.

If you had an active childhood spent playing sports afterschool or on the weekend you might have sustained the odd sports injury here and there in those rough and tumble days. Let’s face it, netball can get a bit rough and elbows tend to go flying at the best of times. Sometimes our old injuries can come back to haunt us as we age.

Some people believe that sports injuries can lead to breast cancer, however, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier assures everyone that this is not the case. There is no link between sports injuries and cancer, he clarified, however, an injury may draw attention to a previously formed lump, which is then how the cancer is detected.

Associate Professor Warrier is one of the world’s leading breast health and breast cancer surgeons who has built a highly respected practice in Sydney. The practice spans three locations with its main surgical centre located at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, and the other sites at BMA House, Macquarie Street, Sydney and Bondi Junction Medical, Oxford Street, Bondi Junction.

In addition to Associate Professor Warrier’s breast health and surgical work, he also dedicates considerable time to research exploring and developing advancements in breast cancer detection and treatments to improve outcomes for patients. He also developed the world’s first Master of Breast Surgery which is delivered through the University of Sydney. 

Injuries cannot cause cancer

“Injuries cannot cause cancer, but an injury may lead to finding cancer in the injured area. For example, a bone that is weak from a cancerous tumour is more likely to break. So, if an accident occurs during a sporting event and the bone breaks, then during the course of treatment for the injury, the cancer is discovered,” Associate Professor Warrier explained.

“There is no data or indication that trauma of any kind to the breast is linked to breast cancer or can cause breast cancer. This is a myth that has circulated for many years without foundation.”

Breast trauma causes lumps

“People are understandably concerned that breast injury/trauma can cause cancer because the trauma can cause lumps to develop. These lumps, however, are not cancerous. Let me explain further: there are two types of lumps that can develop from trauma. The first is called hematoma and this is a deep bruise that will heal. The other is fat necrosis, which is scarred fatty tissue in the breast that results from injury,” Associate Professor Warrier said.

“If you have had some sports injury around the breast area, and you are concerned, the best thing to do is to book in for a mammogram. This will give you peace of mind about the risks.”

So what does cause breast cancer?

“Certain risk factors are, getting older, having a family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, previous treatment using radiation therapy, reproductive history and genetic mutations,” Associate Professor Warrier added.

Further information https://www.drsanjaywarrier.com.au.

Record Numbers At Croquet

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Jane Gilmour celebrates 80 plus 1, happy birthday Jane for 8th September. Kevin and Colleen Gunn of the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes are proud sponsors of the Forbes Croquet Club.

There were 30 players rearing to go at Aussie Croquet on Saturday 23rd September. We again had another visitor, Terry Rubie. There were four players who managed to win three games, Colleen Liebich, Elvy Quirk, Cheryle Toohey and John Cole. The big winners on the day were 14—9 Joan Littlejohn and John Browne, Cheryle Toohey and May Jones. The mid winners were 14—10 John Farah and Sandy Hepburn, Elvy Quirk and John Cole, Rex Toole and Tony Thomson, Elvy Quirk and May Jones, Kevin and Terry Rubie, Jill Rubie and Fay Picker, Noel Jolliffe, John Cole and Colleen Liebich.

Golf Croquet on Tuesday 26th saw a record number of 41 players attend. We welcome new player, David Williams and our two visitors from Yamba Malcolm and Rosemary Every. Colleen Gunn from the Vanderurg Hotel, who sponsors us, was there to present a new sign to be displayed in the club house. Thank you to Kevin and Colleen for their generous support.

There was only two players who managed to win three games, Geoff Coles and Allan Jones. The big winners on the day were 11—2 Robin Pols and Phillip Moran, Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field. 10—3 Robin Pols an Lorraine Todd, Marie Spry and John Browne. The mid winners on the day were 9—4 Noel Jolliffe and Tony Thomson, Lyal Strudwick and Fay Picker, Kevin Rubie and John Job.

Forbes Croqut Club have six playing courts at Halpins Flat. We play Golf Croquet every Tuesday, you are asked to arrive no later than 8:50am for the draw. Aussie Croquet Saturday does have more tactical play, but it is not difficult to learn. The cost to learn is $2.00 for six games, then you might like to become a member which costs only $10 p.a. and $5 per day. 

That’s it till next week!

By Pegging Out

Grazing At Gum Swamp Wetlands

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GDTL Committee: Kath Garland, Olivia Turner, Kylie Brockmann, Kim Muffet and (not pictured) Emily Wilson, Emma Ridley and Jill Morgan. This year’s Event injected over $400,000 into the local economy over the weekend and raised $45,000 for the Forbes Arts Society.

Grazing Down the Lachlan returned to Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge and Wetlands last Saturday, for what was a warm but very successful day for the committee and its volunteers. Grazers were bused out to site before making their way along the shady track to six food and beverage stations. 

Curated by local chef Brendan Sheldrick, this year’s menu was inspired by the history of Greek cafes in regional NSW. So too were the various entertainment acts that were scattered along the track including a Greek musical trio, a participatory Greek motif painting activity run by members of Artsweb, and a Zorba dance performance by Aimee Woods and dancers from Kristen’s Dance Studio.

Grazers were also treated to a showcase of Wiradjuri culture through a powerful and informative performance by dancers from River Spirit Cultural Arts As in previous years, the zero-waste event aimed to respect and celebrate the natural environment. Grazers were encouraged to donate their reusable service items back to Grazing to be used again at future events. 

“We are so proud to showcase our region -the stunning landscapes, the deliciousproduce, and our amazing local talent. Allin an effort to raise significant funds for theForbes Arts Society,” Olivia Turner, GDTLsecretary said.

“Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters, and our dedicated volunteers, without whom this event would not be possible.” 

Follow Grazing Down the Lachlan on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to know what’s in the planning for 2024 and keep up to date with all the latest Grazing news by subscribing to the newsletter via the website, www.grazingdownthelachlan.com. 

Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge is a nationally significant site for ornithology and is now home to six installations as part of Sculpture Down the Lachlan (SDL). www.forbesartssociety.com/gum-swamp-wildlife-refuge

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