Attention Forbes golfing athletes! Are you looking to take the next step in your golfing journey? Nominations are now open for the 2024 WRAS Golf Program. To view the eligibility criteria and nomination forms check out the link https://wras.org.au/programs/golf-2. Please note, athletes new to WRAS will be required to attend the Talent ID day on Sunday 20th August at Duntryleague. Athlete nominations will close 9am, Monday 14th August.
Spacemen v Cowboys This Sunday At Pioneer Oval
Great shot caught by SM Photography of Captain Coach Chad Porter celebrating while Will Wardle was still mid flight and about to score for Parkes against Mudgee.
Parkes Spacemen faced Mudgee on 20th August in Mudgee. Club President, Tony Dwyer said, “For 65 – 75% of the game we were leading and looking good and then we got starved of the ball for the last 10-15 minutes, had a few penalties go against us, unlucky bounce of the ball and then all of a sudden they were back in it, we went for a short drop out, they got it back and only had to run five meters to score and the rest is history”. Parkes Spacemen play Wellington at home this Sunday 27th August.
Snippets…
According to Emma Sgourakis, also known as the Nutrition Coach, oysters are a true natural superfood, with a unique nutrient profile not found in land animals.
Shock Food That Will Stop Your Hair Turning Grey And Improve Your Fertility: Did you know Australian oysters are an immune boosting powerhouse that can help with fertility? Oysters are often seen as a luxury food, but they should be seen more as a daily necessity than an occasional treat. Oysters do not contribute to the overfishing of our oceans, since they are farmed in natural seawater in Australia, sustainably and in their natural habitat. Oysters from Tasmania are particularly nutritious and clean, and are in demand worldwide. Four reasons why oysters are good for your health and fertility:
• Rich in zinc
• Antiviral protection
• Oysters support optimal skin health
• Oysters protect against iron overload
It’s Never Too Late to Learn: Adult Learners Week is 1st – 8th September. Millions of Australians struggle with basic literacy and numeracy skills. It’s estimated that around 44% of Australians don’t have the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate everyday life, i.e., tasks like reading food and medicine labels, filling in bank forms, applying for a driver’s licence and signing rental agreements. The last comprehensive study of literacy in Australia, conducted by the OECD in 2012 put the low literacy level figure at 3 million people, but no up-to-date data currently exists.
Adult Learners Week, which runs from 1 – 8 September. This year’s theme for Adult Learners Wee, “It’s Never Too Late” is a reminder that returning to learning at any age and stage can make a profound difference to one’s life.
HIA Welcomes National Skills Week Focus On Trades: Too often undertaking a trade is perceived as being a second-choice career for students who don’t receive a place into university or an ATAR. “This perception subscribed to by parents, schools and students, needs to change,” said Jocelyn Martin, HIA Deputy Managing Director – Industry and Policy.
A trade is not only a viable and meaningful career choice, it provides a launch pad to owning and running your own business with high career earning potential and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
In launching National Skills Week, Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor noted, “The current labour market is suffering significant skill shortages which has doubled in the last few years. Building trades in particular are facing significant skills shortages.”
Forbes Magpies Rugby League
Let’s get as many Magpies supporters as possible on Magpie Hill this Sunday at Pioneer Oval, Parkes, as our League Tag side and Under 18’s head into round two of finals. Can’t wait to see you all there to cheer these legends on!
Mayoral Notes
It is that time of the year … grand final season is upon us! There are a number of sporting codes holding grand and semi finals this weekend and all I can say is … Go Forbes!! I wish you all the best of luck, play hard and do yourselves proud!
I quite often mention just how much there is to do in Forbes, it just never ceases to amaze me. This week to the NSW Small Winemakers Show has been based out of our Town Hall and will conclude with a public tasting on Friday and a dinner on Saturday night. And there is so much yet to come!! Do you believe in magic? We have just released early details of a magic festival on 7 October, and who can forget the National BBQ Championships at the end of October.
How amazing does the new Forbes Visitor Information Centre look? For those of you who haven’t checked it out yet, I urge you to do so. The former Vintage Village has been lovingly restored and renovated, and there are still so many plans for the building that will be revealed as they come to fruition. What a stunning welcome to visitors to our town, and I cannot wait to see a café/restaurant operator take up residence in the fully renovated kitchen. If you know of any foodie looking to fulfil their dreams, point them in this direction.
Finally, don’t forget to register for one of the free ‘Be Road Ready for Harvest’events being held in preparation for the harvest season. More information or to register your attendance visit our website or Facebook page.
God bless, and enjoy your weekend.
Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor
Forbes & District Soccer Club
The Summer Indoor Futsal registration portal is currently delayed due to Football NSW Legal processes but should be ready by the weekend. Indicative registration packages for the 12-14 week program are $75 for juniors 5-17 years and $100 for adults 18 and over. Active Kids Vouchers from 31 July 2023 can be used.
Croquet News
There were 26 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday 19th August. Four players managed three games, including John Browne, John Farah, Joan Littlejohn and Elvy Quirk. The big winners on the day were:
• 14 – 8 Joan Littlejohn and Elvy Quirk, Cherlyn Toohey and John Farah.
• 14 – 9 Geoff Coles and John Cole, John Browne and Alex Todd, Neville Spry and Sandy Hepburn
There were 32 players on a nice half overcast Tuesday morning 22nd August. Five players managed three games, including Joan Littlejohn, John Farah, Phillip Moran, Kevin Rubie and Peter West. The big winners on the day were 10 – 3 John Farah and Mal Smith, John Browne and Bruce Field.
Mid winners were 9 – 4 John Job and Bruce Field, Geoff Coles and John Farah, Robin Pols and Phillip Moran, Geoff Cole and John Allegri, John Browne and Sandy Hepburn, Robin Pols and Tony Thomson, Elvy Quirk and John Cole, Rusell Anderson and Bill Scott, Rex Toole and Alex Todd.
Croquet is played weekly on Tuesday and Saturday. If you are interested, head down to Halpins Flat at 9am and you will be placed with an experienced player who will show you the idea of the game.
By Pegging Out
Big Plans For Forbes NAIDOC Week Celebrations
NAIDOC Week Celebration will be held at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, Forbes.
Each year the Forbes Community marks NAIDOC Week and 2023 is gearing up to be an amazing celebration and display of culture.
The NAIDOC Committee and Forbes Shire Council has organised a day of workshops, demonstrations, activities and more, all aimed at celebrating the local culture to be held on Thursday 7th September.
The day will kick off with an official ceremony at 10am during which the 2023 NAIDOC Award winners will be announced, along with the winner of the NAIDOC design competition.
Forbes Preschool will be performing, whilst Dinawan’s Connection will complete the smoking ceremony and opening dance.
“Come and see the completion of the Yarning Circle mural, join in weaving, cultural dance and language workshops, make damper, see demonstrations for making clapsticks and hand carving,” Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller said.
There will also be tools and weapons, and reptile displays, amusement rides, and girri girri grown at Forbes High School, just to name a few.
“Everyone is welcome to come and learn more about the Indigenous culture of this region. Forbes Shire Council would like to thank the NAIDOC Committee and the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for their organisation and support,” Mayor Miller said.
NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect and celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and recognising them as ongoing custodians of the land. The theme for this year’s event is ‘For Our Elders’.
It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nation cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures in the world.
NAIDOC Celebrations will be held at Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre from 10am until 2pm. So save the date, 7th September in your calendar and make sure to come along and enjoy NAIDOC.
Goonigal Poll Dorsets Stud Ram Sale
Goonigal Poll Dorset owners Charles, Kylie, Maureen and Robbie Lawrence.
With a combined 48 years of farming experience behind them, Robbie and Maureen Lawrence purchased the established Goonigal Poll Dorset Stud in 2006. Since then, they have developed it into a major farming operation, with their son Charles and his wife Kylie also working on the property to make this family owned business complete.
Goonigal Poll Dorset Stud will be holding their annual Ram sale on Friday, 8th September, commencing at 1pm at the Canowindra Showground. The rams will be penned by 11:30am ready for inspection and the Lawrence’s welcome everybody to come have a look at their livestock and to have a bid.
A total of 100 top quality rams will be on offer, with the stud receiving fantastic feedback from clients regarding the quality of lambs these studs rams produce. Offspring go on to make impeccable export or sucker lambs, typically they are sold at 14-16 weeks and weighing 24kg which always impresses the studs clientele.
The family noted that the drop in the lamb market may affect the overall prices, however, they are hopeful that they will receive what the rams are valued for, leaving them with an impressive outcome.
All rams to be presented for sale on the day have been vet checked from a reputable vet and have been brucellosis accredited and are footrot free.
Stock scan figures will be available on the Goonigal Poll Dorsets Stud facebook on Monday 4th sept or by emailing a request to goonigal@bigpond.net.au.
For further information contact the selling agent, Rory Brien from Allan Gray & Co on 0423 212 529.
150th Anniversary Of Sir Henry Parkes Visit
Sir Henry Parkes made four visits to Parkes, the first in Au-gust 1873, then July 1887, June 1894 and October 1894.
Henry Parkes Museum will be holding an exhibition this Saturday, 19th August, to celebrate 150 years since Sir Henry Parkes first visited Bushmans, later to be rename Parkes.
The Henry Parkes Museum is located next to the Parkes Visitors Centre. The display depicts the life of Sir Henry Parkes including his four visits to the Central West.
Souvenirs for sale include local history books, mugs, can holders, key rings, fridge magnets, car stickers, hat pins and tea towels. Admission is free for members, adults $10, concession $7.50 and children $3.
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