Roxane Manley

Boars Fall Short Against Narromine

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

In the Parkes Boars second grade match last weekend, the first points of the match went to Narromine after 6 minutes of play. The conversion was unsuccessful, and the score was Narromine 5 Parkes 0.

A try nine minutesin by Parkes Sam Ryan took the score to five all. Narromine took a charge down just on half time to score out wide. The half time score was Narromine 10 to Boars 5.

The best players for Parkes in the first half were Joe van Opyen Tim Lawler, Toby Baigent, Jackson Guy.

The first, try of the second half went to Dylan Phillips on the wing, wide of the posts to bring the score to 10 all.

Brad Burrell took a penalty shot in front of goal to give the Boars another three points, taking the score to Narromine 10, Boars 13.

Narromine crossed the line after a strong team play through the middle of the field. The score remaining close at Narromine 15 to Boars 13. An interception on the half way gave Narromine another try. Then with moments to go in the match, Narromine made a break down the wing, scoring again. The final score Gorillas 25 against Boars 13.

It was not the result we were hoping for however, the Boars team is playing well with consistent players and should be on fire against Dubbo Rhinos at home next Saturday.

Funding To Make Our Public Spaces Greater

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Forbes Shire Council has received $2 million from the NSW Government under the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program to rollout planning undertaken for the Lake Forbes Activation Plan.

The $250 million NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is the biggest injection of funding for public spaces in a generation and is supporting councils to deliver additional public spaces and improvements to existing spaces across the state.

This funding is a huge boost to Council in its delivery of the Lake Forbes Activation Plan for the community and includes projects like the refurbishment of the BMX track, creation of a beach at Lions Park and better footbridges and pedestrian access around the lake.

“Development of this plan was undertaken with lots of community consultation –the Forbes community and visitors alikelove our lake and this provides Council withdirection for this asset moving forward,”Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said.

“Public spaces are the heart of our communities.They connect us, inspire us and make us healthier and happier, public spaces shape who we are and greatly enrich our lives, public spaces support our health and well-being” Mayor Miller said.

Double Success For Caleb Hanrahan

June 2, 2023 by By Short Putt

Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller congratulates Forbes Open Winner Caleb Hanrahan.

The Mens golf competition last weekend was busy with the Mens Open on Sunday and the 4BBB on Saturday.

On Sunday the Forbes Mens Open was played with 129 players competing, representing 16 clubs.

The A-Grade Scratch was won by Caleb Hanrahan (Fbs) with a 68 score, ahead of Lee Grierson (Wollongong) on 71 nett. The B-Grade Scratch went to C Flack (WW) on 85 and the C-Grade Scratch went to M Taylor (Condo) on 92.

The Handicap winners were: A-Grade M Keith (Pks) 71 nett on c/b, B Grade C Moore (Fbs) 72 nett on c/b, and C Grade W Nash (Fbs) 67 nett.

Prizes for runners-up, NTP’s, Long Drive and Superpin were distributed primarily to the Trilogy clubs, but M Keith (Pks) and S Honeman (Young) did break the sequence.

The final leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’ was played in conjunction with the Open. The prize for the lowest combined Scratch score (Condo/WW/Fbs) went to Caleb Hanrahan with 217, ahead of John Betland on 219. The Handicap was won by Taylor Miller (Condo) with 212, ahead of Andy Harland (WW) on 220.

The 4BBB Stableford played on Saturday was dominated by Forbes players. The

Scratch winners were Dawson/J Betland on 42 pts ahead of Currey/Demidjuk on 40 pts. The Handicap results needed a count back with Dobell/Cutler given the nod ahead of H Nash/C Goodsell after both finished on 47 pts.

This weekend we have the June Monthly Medal, sponsored by BWR Accountants & Advisers, with a quiet Stableford Medley on the Sunday.

Do not forget the farewell for Head Pro Adam on Sat 3 June after the golf.

On Saturday, 10th June we have the ‘Can Assist’ 4-P Ambrose Medley, and the Scramble on Monday 12th June.

By Short Putt

Farewell To Forbes Betta Home Living After 21 Years

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Head along and score yourself a bargain as Forbes Better Home Living prepares to close its doors.

After 21 years of serving the local community, Forbes Betta Home Living are closing their doors for the final time on Friday, 9th June. With an impending retirement near, owners Ian and Mandy Westcott have decided to close the business.

Family owned and operated, Ian and Mandy Westcott are the second generation in their family to run the Forbes store. For the past 21 years, the Forbes store has been a one-stop shop, helping the local community find the right appliances and furniture for their home, with the store stocking a huge range of Kitchen, Laundry, Small Appliances, IT products and Bedding.

To mark its closure, the team at Forbes Betta Home Living are offering the community mark-downs and reductions across a range of home appliances and consumer electrical goods. For a limited time until the final operating date of Friday 9th June, Forbes Betta Home Living are offering bargains including:

• Up to 25% off Fridges
• Up to 30% off Washing Machines
• Up to 50% off Small Appliances
• Up to 30% off Floorcare
• Up to 20% off Dishwashers

The Forbes Betta Home Living Closing Down Sale will run until Friday 9th June 2023, while stocks last.

Despite the closure of the Forbes store, Parkes Betta Home Living will continue to service the Forbes local community, which is only a 25-minute drive north of the Forbes location. Customers can still receive amazing service, deals, and exceptional local advice on all your fridge and freezer, kitchen and cooking appliances, air conditioning, furniture, bedding, TV and audio requirements.

Parkes Betta Home Living are located at 11 Saleyards Road Parkes and you can contact them on 6862 2237. Opening hours may vary, please call or check the Betta website for more information.

Mayoral Notes

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

I received some exciting news this week from our marvelous volunteers that the museum should be throwing its doors back open to the general public in the middle of this month after painstaking hours spent restoring the multitudes of historical relics. It has been a mammoth job; the floodwaters that came through the building have left their mark, and it is poignant now that these marks themselves have become a part of history. We just cannot thank the many museum volunteers enough for their tireless dedication.

I have to take my hat off to the fabulous staff at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange who on Tuesday raised around $1,500 for the Cancer Council from donations and breakfast sales. As CWLE Manager Cassi Walmsley said, we have all been touched in some form by this disease. It also warms the heart to see a pen of 300 donated sheep auctioned off on the day to raise much funds for a young Tullamore wife, mum and teacher who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The sheep fetched $180/head. Bless all who supported both of these events.

I was in Sydney earlier this week at a tourism conference. The value of the tourism industry to regional areas such as ours can never be underestimated. There is always so much to learn, to share and new ideas to develop. As I love to say, we are proud of our town, and we love bringing in visitors to show off our amazing way of life.

Till next week, God bless, and enjoy your weekend.

Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor

WNSWLHD Launches Second Reconciliation Action Plan

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has demonstrated their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western NSW with the launch of its second Reconciliation Action Plan.

“Our District is so diverse in geography, communities and culture – our communities are unique in so many ways, and each has a strong sense of local identity,” Mr Spittal said.

“In 2017, Western NSW was the first Local Health District to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan, and we are proud to now launch our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025, which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

“This Plan is an opportunity to reflect on our approach to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the journey we are on, and the next steps we will take together to make substantial improvement in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

WNSWLHD Executive Director Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, Tony Martin, said it is an important step in addressing the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the District.

“We recognise that our journey towards reconciliation is a long-term commitment and requires concerted and cohesive action. This new Reconciliation Action Plan is supported by an implementation plan, which includes a detailed breakdown of actions and milestones we will achieve in our two-year timeframe,” Mr Martin said.

Forbes Garden Club Enjoy Trip To Dubbo

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Some members of the Parkes Garden Club joined the coach trip, looking forward to a pleasant day out in the glorious autumn weather

The Forbes Garden Club members and friends enjoyed an entertaining coach trip to Dubbo recently on the invitation from the Dubbo Garden Club to view three gardens

Our first garden to visit was at the home of Rosalie Peppermann and a delightful Devonshire morning tea was served. Her garden featured many hedges expertly trimmed with borders of coloured plants seen from the verge and beautiful pots of flowering geraniums.

Our next garden at the home of Narelle Stonestreet was situated in natural bushland with a modern home built with timber and iron features wonderfully designed. Her garden of native plants and succulents with stone paths leading to outdoor areas was just delightful! She and her husband have worked hard to maintain their lovely home.

The third garden visit was the home of Fay Woods a large area with tennis court, swimming pool and spacious garden of shrubs trees and flowers. We were joined by their garden club members with tables and chairs set on the lawns for our lunch. Soup was served, also quiches, salads and slices. A walk around the garden saw many hours of love and care to create this lovely garden.

Our President Elvy Quirk thanked the hosts for a wonderful lunch and day out. Upon leaving Dubbo, a stop was made to view the Waste to Art exhibition at a local gallery.

By Green Thumb

Parkes Boars Rugby Player Of The Week – Emma Evans

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Known as: Em.

Where were you born: Orange.

When and where did you play your first rugby match: 2019 with Forbes.

When did you come to Parkes: 2023.

What position do you play: Front row.

What is your go to food before a game: Gatorade, I eat after a match.

Interests outside rugby: Parkes Athletics Gym.

Relationship status: Single, no kids.

Where do you work: Currajong enterprises.

Rugby player you look up to: Marika Koroibete.

What is it about Parkes rugby that keeps you coming back: The community, inclusiveness, everyone is supported – all body types. I love a big hit.

Missing Pioneers – Is Your Family Represented?

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Family Members at the unveiling of a new plaque, could your family be the next one to add to the collection?

If your family was living in the Canowindra district before 1901 and are not remembered on the Pioneers’ Wall at the Canowindra museum, we would like to hear from you. Indeed, you may wish to add your family plaque.

The Canowindra Historical Society and Museum intends to unveil new plaques at its Open Day during the October long weekend. The Society President, Dr Jennifer Wythes, said “There is ample space on the wall for additional plaques and we would welcome more pioneer families.”

If you are interested, please contact the museum at canowindrahistorical@gmail.com, for details as soon as possible, with final details before COB Monday, 19th June.

The Historical Society would need to know who in your family first came to the district, when and where from. Most plaques also give brief details of the pioneer’s occupation, their children and sometimes a few words on their life here, for example, business or property names.

Already, the Wiradjuri people and 107 settler families are represented. The family of Matthew Thomas and Willena Dwyer added their plaque only last month.

The pioneers’ wall was erected in 2001 as part of the Bicentenary celebrations. It honours the families residing here before Federation in 1901 and so records their connections to today’s citizens.

“It is remarkable how often the Society is contacted by people seeking information on family history”, said Dr Wythes.

“We really appreciate receiving information about our local pioneers and their descendants.”

The early European settlers came mainly from England, Ireland or Scotland – both as free migrants and ex-convicts, or their descendants. Some were from more distant parts of the world.

Be Seen @ Forbes Magpies Reserve Grade Training

June 2, 2023 by Roxane Manley

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