Roxane Manley

World Premier Of Cracks In The Mirror A Cracking Success

April 28, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Cracks in the Mirror tackles some very topical subjects in a respectful and authentic manner through five very talented actresses; Kimberley Ryan, Jade McGovern, Maddison Collits, Ruth Barnes and Amelia Regnier.

By all accounts, the Parkes M&D Society’s newest production, Cracks in the Mirror, which opened on the weekend is a hit!

Comments left by the audience were gushing in their praise including: “Absolutely brilliant, could not have been better. Loved. Loved Loved!”; “Beautiful story, beautiful voices and awesome acting”; “Love it! The girls are amazing!”

The production is an original musical with script and Lyrics by Lyn Townsend, and musical composition by Gail Smith. The musical arrangements were handled by Anthony Leonard and Gail Smith.

There are a few ‘cheeky’ moments in the play, hence the recommendation for people 14 and over.

Writer Lyn Townsend said, “We have been overwhelmed with the response. We had a good feeling when we wrote a few of the songs and felt pretty good about the finished product. But really, the strength of this production is the cast and band. We were so lucky they came on board and took this journey with us!”

Cracks in the Mirror also received a glowing review in Stage Whispers, the national theatre magazine, with reviewer, Robert Cocks noting the production has “Clever, topical storylines, powerful ballads, catchy, toe-tapping tunes, and music that crosses multiple genres and would sit nicely on any Spotify playlist.” Read more of the wonderful review at www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/cracks-mirror.

Cracks in the Mirror runs for two more weekends, closing 7th May. Tickets are available at www.parkesmandd.com.au or you can email ticket requests to parkesmandd2870@gmail.com

Forbes Rugby Union Club

April 28, 2023 by Roxane Manley

In his last game for the club on 22nd April, Forbes Platypi, farewelled 2022 Club Captain and current VP of Senior Rugby, Tom “HR” Macleay. Joining in 2018, he earned himself Club Person of the year right off the bat. HR has been a valued member of the Forbes Rugby Community from day one. A larrikin off the field, HR has been a regular for first grade and represented Central West Blue Bulls a number of times.

Narromine Win In Last Minute Push

April 28, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Last weekend, Narromine won in a last minute push to deny the mighty Boars seconds a home ground victory.

The first points of the game went to Narromine from a bustling try on the kick off. Parkes, responded with a try to our number 8, Big John right next to the posts. The successful conversion by Brendon Bennett brought the score to Parkes seven, Narromine five.

Narromine hit up the line again, this time off the back of a penalty scrum on the five and made the line to take the score. A penalty goal to Narromine took the score to Narromine 13, Parkes seven.

Parkes scored again through a rampaging run to put the ball under the posts and Brendon Bennett added the extras.

Jackson Guy at flanker is playing like a 130kg forward attacking the ball and tackling without fear. The Boars scored again on the wing with another try to Big John.

Narromine responded with a lightning run down the wing to score under the posts and convert.

In the last moments of the game, Narromine crossed the line on the wing taking the final score to Narromine 25, Parkes 19.

Points for the game were one point to Simon O, two points to Jackson Guy and three points and players player to Tom Woods.

Changed Traffic Conditions For Anzac Day On Great Western Highway

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Tuesday, 25 April, on the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains for Anzac Day services.

Glenbrook: There will be no access to Hare Street from Great Western Highway between 5:15am and 11:45am. There will be no access to Ross Street from Great Western Highway between 10:00am and 10:50am. Great Western Highway will be closed in both directions between Hare Street and Ross Street for up to 15 minutes between 10:35am and 10:50am.

Lawson: The westbound left turn lane from the Great Western Highway will be closed into Honour Avenue between 4:30am and 12:30pm.

Blackheath: There will be no access to Govetts Leap Road from Great Western Highway between 9:30am and 11:00am.

Motorists are advised to take extra care, drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience. For all the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Parkes Golf Saturday Results

April 21, 2023 by Peter Bristol

A great day was had by all on the fairways, on Saturday, 14th April, for the Matthew Knighton sponsored 4BBB and Individual trophy day.

Joseph Tanswell and Toby Collins who hauled in 50 points. The pairing of Sam Standen and Michael Thomas who cobbled together 45 points the same as the coupling of John Pearce and Tom Delmenico, and also the pairing of Craig and Mel Matthews. There were 5 pairings on 44 so without the tearaway winners it would have been a tight finish.

Toby amassed 44 individual points. Next in was Phil Smith and Tom Delmenico who recorded 41’s with Phil winning the event on countback.

The Nearest The Pins were – on the Idlerite Tyrepower 1 st won by Phil Smith at 150cm, Harvey Norman 11th won Rod Luyt at 170cm, the 18th won by won by Anthony Riach at 200cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by Tom Delmenico at 192cm this week.

Ball winners were Tom Delmenico 41, Simon Hogan 39, Phill Smith 38, Lyn Davison, Dale Matthews, Jake O’brien 37, Matthew Knighton, Mel Matthews, Leone Stevenson, Sam Standen, Ray Maxwell, Rob Cheney 36.

By Peter Bristol

10th Anniversary Of Last Post Ceremony

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Last Post is now associated with remembrance but originally was a bugle call to sound the end of the day’s activities in the military.

The Australian War Memorial is marking the 10 year anniversary of the daily Last Post Ceremony, held in the Commemorative Area. The first official ceremony, held on 17th April 2013, commemorated the service and sacrifice of Private Robert Poate who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012.

Each ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour. To date, the Memorial has delivered over 3,300 ceremonies featuring individual stories of service from colonial to recent conflicts. It would take over 280 years to read the story behind each of the 103,000 names listed.

“The Last Post Ceremony is our commitment to remembering and honouring the legacy of Australian service,” Memorial Director Matt Anderson said.

“Through our daily Last Post Ceremony, we not only acknowledge where and how these men and women did, but we also tell the stories of who they were when they lived and of the families who loved and, in so many cases, still mourn for them.”

Last Post stories are researched and written by the Memorial’s military historians, who begin the process by looking at nominal rolls, attestation papers and enlistment records before building profiles that include personal milestones and military experiences.

Tickets are required if you want to attend the Last Post Ceremony. Tickets are free and can be booked on the Memorial’s website: www.awm.gov.au/visit

Boars Face Wombats In Grand Final Rematch

April 21, 2023 by Cath Ryan

Game changer – Soropepeli Bainivalu lead the way scoring two tries for Parkes against Mudgee last Saturday.

Last weekend, Parkes Boars travelled to Glen Willow stadium to face off against Mudgee Wombats. The grand final rematch was always going to be spirited. With many regular players unavailable for this match the Boars side was given the chance to introduce new and developing players to the team.

With 10 minutes to go in the half, Freddie Bainivalu took a flying intercept on the 22m and bolted over the line for the first try of the match. Right on the half time Mudgee scored a try in the far corner. At the long break the score was Mudgee 8 to Parkes 5.

A penalty kick to Mudgee right from the kickoff gave them another three points, taking Mudgee to 11. After the most confusing run of play ever known to man, Mudgee crossed the line for another five points. The conversion was good and took the score to Mudgee 18 and Parkes 5.

Mudgee crossed the line again but it was held up over the line called by the referee. After a conversation with the assistant referee, the call was changed to a try.

Soropepeli Bainivalu found the line with 25 minutes to go. Capped off by a massive kick from the sideline by George Taylor.

Mudgee crossed again from another penalty scrum on the 5m line. Parkes scored the next try from their kick off – the score Parkes 17 to Mudgee 28. The final points for the match.

The Boars will host the Narromine Gorilla’s next weekend. It is Old Boys day and the Boars invite all past players to come and enjoy the hospitality and new facilities while watching quality country rugby.

Ladies match against Wellington at 12:30pm, Second Grade on at 1:50pm followed by First Grade at 3:15pm.

By Cath Ryan

Sanderson Day Success

April 21, 2023 by Short Putt

Steve Grallelis, Veronica Rebellato and Peter Markey, ready to play their last hole.

Last Saturday, 15th April the golf competition was the 20th Sanderson Memorial Day, a 4-Person Ambrose Medley. The field of 67 played in warm but cloudy conditions, with most of the heat being in the scoring.

The Overall winners were the group of B Ashton, K Tyne, K Biles and L Biles who combined well to score a nett 53 ½. They scored ten birdies, one eagle and a bogey in their exploits.

The Runners-up were the group of J Bernardi, J Hall, J Mallon and J Coulthurst who managed a nett 56 1/8. They had the best Scratch score of the day, a 60, but had less handicap to play with.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Men: G Webb, Ladies: S Crosby; 18th – Men: J Brett, Ladies: nil. The Pro Shop Super-pin, on the third green, went to Frank Donohoe with a shot to 15cm, and yet again came very close to a hole-in-one.

This year a ball sweep was calculated, going to 57 ¼ nett, with three groups being

awarded. Balls will be credited to the player’s accounts.

Due to the timing, the number of visitors was less than usual. Thanks to Louise and Wayne Harriott for attending. Another visitor was Peter Markey (Gloucester) who enjoyed his day. Again, because of the timing there were only a few ‘maximum handicappers’, with most of them unable to help their team much.

This Saturday, 22nd April the competition is the ‘Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy’, an 18-hole Individual Stableford sponsored by T Griffiths and V Rebellato.

Then on Sunday, 23rd April there is a Stableford Medley. A Stableford Medley is scheduled for Anzac Day.

Players are reminded of the Vets ‘Week of Golf’, the Ladies Open and a run of Mens Opens being played throughout May.

By Short Putt

Mental Health Should Feature Strongly In The Measuring What Matters Approach

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Beyond Blue is calling for mental health and mental wellbeing to feature strongly in the Federal Government’s new framework that aims to accurately gauge and understand how people’s lives are tracking in Australia.

The government is developing a Measuring What Matters Statement and Australian Wellbeing Framework to discuss how Australia might measure its success in ways that will go beyond traditional economic indicators such as productivity and growth.

In its submission, Beyond Blue states mental health is central to overall wellbeing and national prosperity. Beyond Blue recommends mental health and mental wellbeing indicators are included in the national framework to better measure overall wellbeing, due to the significant impact our mental health has on the way we live.

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said the framework was a chance to consider how social conditions influence our mental health and wellbeing.

“The framework must include ways to measure and better understand how employment, housing, racism, discrimination, and social inequality impact people’s mental health and wellbeing in Australia,” Ms Harman said.

“And it must be based on thorough consultation with communities, especially those experiencing mental health conditions and suicidal thoughts, and people impacted by homelessness, unemployment, racism, and poverty.”

Beyond Blue Support Service: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au/getsupport.

Head To Eugowra This Anzac Day

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Mates4Harness Flood Relief Anzac Day Race meet will bring the community together to celebrate the Anzac spirit while supporting local flood victims.

A family focused event, the race day will have something for everyone from live music, auctions, free kids amusements, mobile rides, mini trots, ice-cream, free facepainting and of course harness racing action and a drivers invitational race.

Anzac day will also be commemorated with a parade at the course and 2 Up, where punters can try their luck off the track as well.

The day will kick off at 12.15pm at the Eugowra Showground Paceway.

It is great to see the Eugowra community bounce back after the 2022 floods. The huge community and Council effort to get the infrastructure of Eugowra back in shape to host such events is commendable.

If you are looking for something different to do with the family this Anzac Day, head on over to Eugowra to support the community In their recovery efforts.

For more information on the Mates4Harness Flood Relief Harness Race Day, head on over to www.eugowraharnessracing.com or check out Eugowra Harness Racing Club Facebook Page.

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