Roxane Manley

Forbes Frost And Fire This Saturday

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Sneaky Sound System will be headlining this years Frost and Fire event.

Forbes Ski Dam has closed to the general public as preparations ramp up for this Saturday’s Frost and Fire winter solstice celebration.

Loads of wood are being delivered, the finishing touches are being put on the Ski Dam site, food and an exciting entertainment program is organised – all that is left now is for ticketholders to arrive, put their feet up and celebrate the long nights of winter with family and friends.

Frost and Fire boasts an impressive entertainment bill, starting with the talents of Grenfell musician Belinda Day and Forbes musical royalty Cler, Em and Jo. Indie sensation Birdee will take to the stage ahead of nationally renowned Sneaky Sound System.

Sydney Fire Dancers, Ice Queen and cultural performers Dyagang Boys Koori Dance Group will wow their audiences – and who could forget the dramatic lighting of the Frost and Fire effigy.

What has fast become one of Forbes’ masthead events, Frost and Fire is about celebrating the change in season at an affordable family friendly event. Tickets are $15 per adult with children under 18 free.

Secure your Frost and Fire tickets through 123tix.com.au. Parking at the event has sold out, so please be aware that buses will run between the Ski Dam and Town Hall and Renfree Street every 20 minutes for the duration of the event.

First fires will be lit at 4pm, and gates close at 10pm – Pack a picnic rug or chair.

NSW Office Of Sport: Applications Now Open For Football Legacy Fund

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Applications for The NSW Football Legacy Fund are now open. The Fund aims to improve football facilities and support infrastructure, increase participation opportunities, and improve female player pathways.

These improvements will create a tournament legacy ensuring all of NSW is positively impacted from hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. More info can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund

Another important reminder from the NSW Office of sport is if you’re heading out to junior sport this weekend, don’t forget to be mindful of how your behaviour on the sidelines can impact kids and volunteers.

Remember to think before you speak, remain supportive and help create a fun and positive environment!

Forbes Croquet News

June 16, 2023 by Pegging Out

John Browne celebrated his 80th birthday recently at croquet. He received his ‘OBE’ and enjoyed a lovely cake.

On a very foggy Saturday morning, 29 players managed to find their way to the croquet courts. Five players were able to win three games, John Cole, Bruce Field, Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry and Peter West.

The big winners were 14-7 Peter West and May Jones, 14-8 Peter West, Kevin Rubie and Bruce Field and 14-9 Elvy Quirk and John Cole, John Browne and Ray Burridge, Cheryle Toohey and Bruce Field.

The close games were:

• Ros Rennick 14 Russell Anderson 13

• Cheryle Toohey and John Cole 14 John Allegri and Phillip Moran 13

• Sandy Hepburn and Russel Anderson 14 Rex Toole and Loraine Todd 12

• John Cole and Peter West 14 Geoff Coles and Marie Spry 12

• Dorelle Scott and Neville Spry 14 Robin Pols and Cheryle Toohey 11

• John Browne and Bruce Field 14 Lorraine Todd and Vince Roberts 11

• Dorelle Scott 14 Vince Roberts and Sandy Hepburn 11

• Allan Jones and Ros Rennick 14 Bill Scott and Lorraine Todd 11

• Rex Toole14 Marie Spry 11

• Kevin Rubie and Robin Pols 14 John Browne and Alex Todd 11

• Doreen Rogers and May Jones 14 Rex Toole and Allan Jones 11

• Joan Littlejohn and Tony Thomson 14 Marie Spry and John Allegri 10

• Neville Spry and Alex Todd 14 Doreen Rogers and Fay Picker 10

• Neville Spry and May Jones 14 Allan Jones andDorelle Scott 10

• Fay Picker and Phillip Moran 14 Doreen Rogers and Elvy Quirk 10

• John Allegri and Ray Burridge 14 Ros Rennick and Bill Scott 10

• Come along if you would like to try croquet. That’s it, until next week.

By Pegging Out

Good Support For CanAssist

June 16, 2023 by Short Putt

the winning team – Phil Duke, Terry Sharpe, Laurie O’Connor and Alf Davies not impressed with the fog, but which proved a winning formula.

The Saturday golf event was a 4-person Ambrose Medley. A field of 117 players played to support the Forbes Branch of CanAssist Forbes.

The Scratch winners were the group of L Grierson, S Mineham, S Tind-Simmons and C Hanrahan who scored 62, splitting their score evenly between the two 9’s.

The main prize went to the Handicap winners. The group of Alf Davies, L O’Connor, P Duke had the services of Terry Sharpe on a high handicap. They shot 61 scratch, finishing with 54 ¼ nett, having started with birdies on the first three holes.

Other Handicap prize winners:

•2nd: J LeBrocque, J Hamilton, W Bergman, A Whittingham on 56 ¾.

3rd: G Webb, B Doyle, M Livingston, M Duff on 57 7/8

4th: J Zannes, R Webb, D Rhodes, P Tisdell on 59 1/8.

NTP’s were held on each of the par-3’s:

Men: R Smith, A Grierson, B Doyle, S Uphill

Ladies: W Simmons, V Rebellato, K Steele-Park, L Cowhan.

The ‘2nd shot on 12th’ went to: Ladies: S Grierson

Men: Joe Gorton

On Monday the Club ran a PGA Scramble. The field comprised 21 teams from six clubs, including travellers from Wentworth GC and Young.

The winners were on fire, shooting a 65 scratch and nett 55.5. This group had travelled from Young, and included F Tanner, A Tanner, R Bush and N Bush. Second place went to J Dobell, N Ryan, G Hooper and M Medlyn (Fbs) on 56 7/8 nett, with third going to L Donnelly, M Brown, J Tongue and S Tongue (Dubbo) with 58 ¼ nett.

By Short Putt

Mayoral Notes

June 16, 2023 by Phyllis Miller, OAM

It was nice to see a fall of rain on Monday, although we could potentially do without the hail, as the region now starts to feel the effects of needing rainfall.

Winter crops have been sown, and whilst there is an abundance of subsoil moisture we need the soft gentle seasonal rains to get them started. Hopefully there will be a few more smiling faces this week!

As I write this, I am in Canberra with the Australian Local Government Association for the National General Assembly focusing on ‘Our communities, our future’. I did get the opportunity to have dinner with the Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda at Government House earlier this week which was wonderful.

I am also pleased to say that though the waters have receded planning for the vulnerability of our town is not being ignored. Minister for Regional Roads and Transport Jenny Aitchison was in Forbes on Wednesday to discuss Forbes-West Wyalong flood mitigation, so it will be interesting to see what eventuates. It is so important that vital transport channels to and from our town remain viable during these trying times.

Finally – who could forget Frost and Fire this Saturday – I’m excited. Don’t forget your tickets at 123tix.com.au

Till next week, God bless, enjoy your weekend.

Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor

National Parks Association Of NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The National Parks Association of NSW, Lachlan Valley Branch Walks always welcome new walkers. If you are interested, following are the upcoming planned walks.

Wednesday, 21st June: Property of Clive Hawken, 1035 Cookamidgera Rd, Cookamidgera. Leader Clive and Graeme MacRaild 0474 041 082. Medium 3-4kms, some climbing. Time to be confirmed, check with Graeme the night before.

Wednesday, 19th July: Conimbla National Park. Meet 9.30am at Gooloogong Memorial Park, corner Main St (Lachlan Valley Way) and King St (Warraderry Way). Hard 6-8kms climbing, scrambling. Leaders Liz and Graeme MacRaild. Contact Liz 0455 915 989.

Wednesday 16th August: 16 Gunning Gap, Forbes. Meet 9.30am at Forbes Railway Station. Easy 4kms. Leader Peter Cannon 6866 1225.

Saturday 9th September: Goobang National Park, Bumberry Ridge Trail. Meet at Lions Park, Molong Rd Parkes 9am or at Bumberry Ridge Trail rest area 9.20am. Medium on track and off track 6 kilometres, steep sections. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346 586.

Please contact the walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to join. A $2 donation for each walker is appreciated. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair for the post-walk cuppa.

Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair for the post-walk cuppa.

Easy: (5 to 10 kilometres) Mostly flat to slightly undulating topography. Walks are mostly on tracks or fire trails and of moderate distance. Walk suitable for those with a minimum level of fitness.

Medium: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate hills or rough terrain. May involve some off track walking. Walk may involve shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average fitness level.

Hard: (5 or more kilometres) Walk may involve hilly or mountainous terrain, rough tracks, a trackless route or an extended distance. Walk suitable for above average fitness level.

Be Seen @ The Parkes Picnic Races

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Elegant Lady winner, Anna Barwick.

Crowned Best Milinery, Alexis Hay.

Most Stylish Couple, Mia and Will Christenson.

Mixed Results For Swamp Tigers But A Solid Win For Panthers

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Parkes and Orange seniors at the post-match presentation of the Best On Ground medallion, which was awarded to Ryan Alexander of Parkes.

Three goals in the opening term helped a tenacious Orange/Forbes under 17’s overcome Dubbo in round six of the Triple M AFL Central West competition.

It was Orange/Forbes who started full of fire and kicked three goals four before Dubbo knew what had happened to take a 22 point lead into quarter time.

Dubbo hit back in the second term kicking three straight goals taking the Swamp Tigers by surprise with their physical play and ball movement, Orange/Forbes countered with some scores of their own to lead by only seventeen points at half time.

The third term was an even affair with Orange/Forbes only able to increase the lead by 1.

Orange/Forbes took control in the last term kicking three goals three six to kick away and record a 10.13 (73) to 6.1 (37) victory.

The under 14’s match was played in gale force conditions, as a result points were at a premium. The Dubbo team kicked an early goal to lead by six early in the first quarter but some good work from Romulus Milsom set up Joey Bock for a goal and the score was evened up soon after, but Dubbo hit back to lead by six at the first break.

Dubbo handled the conditions better in the second term and they kicked one goal four to nil to take a 3.4 (22) to 1.0 (6) lead into half time. Dubbo’s second term goal was to be the last goal scored for the match.

The third and fourth terms were as tight as it comes with the Swamp Tigers having several chances but unable to convert, with the only points coming courtesy of behinds from Dubbo. Dubbo was more clinical with their possession and created more chances enabling them to take the win 3.11 (29) to 1.0 (6).

It was great day for the Forbes players with Cayden Metzeling being awarded best on ground for the 14’s. Zain Clark was strong again at the back and Romulus Milsom and Logan McMahon had their best games of the season, while in the 17’s Damien Chopping was named BOG while Reece Matheson was again instrumental in the win.

In other games, the senior side the Parkes Panthers beat Orange 7.13 (55) to 4.3 (27) on Saturday night. Congratulations to Parkes for a great night that also saw the debut of several new Parkes Auskcikers and Forbes Juniors as goal umpires. In the other junior games on Sunday Orange Youth Girls took out Dubbo 13.13 (91) to 1.0 (6) and the under 12’s Orange won 7.6 (48) to 0.2 (2).

Next week there will be no games due to the King’s birthday weekend. The junior season will get re-commence on Sunday June 18 v the Bathurst Giants in Orange, while the Panthers also tackle Giants in Parkes on Saturday 17th June.

Forbes under 14’s (in order) Romulus Milsom, Jackson Beaudin and Max Ridge who goal umpired and ran water.

Cat In The Hat Winners Announced

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat will be live on stage at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on 6th July in the school
holidays.

We are excited to announce winners of five family passes to see Dr Seuss’s The Cat in The Hat stage show at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on 6th July. There were a large number of entries received, but the lucky winners are:

• Emily Westcott of Alectown

• Aaron Clarke of Bogan Gate

• Kirrah Smede of Parkes

• Debbie Robb of Forbes

• Hannah Palmer of Forbes

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and we hope the winners enjoy the show.

Our Gal – Grace Fairley

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

How old are you? I turned 12 this year.

What school do you attend and what year are you in? I am in Year 6 and currently attend Forbes Public School.

Were you named after anyone? My first name is not but my middle name is after my great grandma.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunchbox every day? I love to pack cheese, grapes and mandarines.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would choose to be a professional WNRL player and would love to be able to play for Parramatta.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give it all to my parents for them to hide away for me to spend later in life.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? The scariest thing I have ever done is jump off a high bridge into the water.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would love to meet a female activist who was involved in the Stolen Generation but I cannot remember her name.

What makes you feel like dancing? Every time I hear our bell music playing at school I just have to dance.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? This is a very hard question to answer for me. I am happy with my life as it is and would not want to change anything!

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