Have you ever wondered how you can give back to the Forbes Fins Club? Well, look no further because the club need three to four new coaches to enable the club to continue to run such an extensive swimming squad program. Without enough coaches, there will be reduced squad availability.
Coaching days/times are flexible and commitment can be as little as one afternoon per week. There are a number of courses coming up during winter. Please get in touch for further information if you are interested.
The Boars Women have been putting in the hard work at training and are ready for a big game at home this weekend against Wellington.
In the first round of the women’s games, the Boars were unlucky against Mudgee, however, with a young team, the Boars Ladies should hold their head high.
Boars opened their scoring with a try scored by Taylor Draper after a fabulous 60m run from Cailin Westcott. Halfway through the second half, again Parkes made a big break with Maely Macgregor, another player in the very first year of rugby, bustled the ball up through the center, driving through the defense and scoring under the post. The conversion was easy.
The Boars Ladies are still learning their set plays, and may have been a little overwhelmed facing the reigning premiers in their first match. The final score Mudgee 27 to Parkes 12. We are looking forward to big things coming with this team as these young girls develop their skills and learn the nuances of the game.
Players player and two points to Alice Maier, three points Maely Macgregor and one point to Cailin Westcott.
This Saturday when rugby returns to Spicer Oval, the ladies kick off at 12.30pm, against Wellington. So grab a mate or two and head along to support the team.
Former Australian Diamonds player and Woolworths NetSetGO ambassador, Catherine Cox, said, “Providing opportunities to help kids all over Australia participate in netball and develop healthier habits is so important, and the Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants are helping clubs and associations achieve this.”
The Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants are back again for 2023, with local netball clubs and associations across Australia who have a Woolworths NetSetGO centre able to win a share of $100K.
Open to the 1,782 Netball clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre across the country is a share of $100k to be awarded, with a $20,000 People’s Choice grant for the first time.
Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants support local clubs and associations to provide young netballers with improved facilities and encourage healthy habits.
It is more important than ever to ensure that kids are not only living active lifestyles, but also accessing healthy food options to fuel their activity. New research from Woolworths has revealed that 93% of parents understand the importance of their children eating a variety of fruits or vegetables for their overall health.
The Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants have been designed to help young Aussie netballers eat healthier and be more active by providing clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre important funds to run programs and improve facilities and equipment.
Since 2019, Woolworths has shown ongoing support for grassroots netball in conjunction with Netball Australia, having donated over $1.2 million to over 300 clubs.
“Woolworths’ partnership with Netball Australia highlights their incredible commitment and ongoing support to local communities by teaching kids the importance of healthy food choices and leading active lives.”
Clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre across the country are encouraged to apply via the website, pickfreshplayfresh.com.au, with applications now open until 18th June 2023.
Charlie Mahon
How old are you? 17.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? A protein bar, apple and Caesar wrap.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Underwater welder.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? On a new ute.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Bunjee jumping.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Arthur Summons.
What makes you feel like dancing? Scoring a try.
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Unlimited money, to be the best NRL player and to own my own business.
Aussie pop sensation Sneaky Sound System are the headline act at this year’s Frost and Fire.
It is official – Sneaky Sound System is the headline act for this year’s Frost and Fire at Forbes Ski Dam, along with a swag of local and regional performing talent.
“Frost and Fire has very quickly embedded itself into the Forbes calendar, selling out quickly each year and drawing visitors from around NSW and interstate,” said Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller, as she officially announced the events 2023 launch.
“It embodies everything that is great about winter – the old-fashioned country bonfire, mates, great food and drink. Frost and Fire is about celebrating the winter solstice – the shortest day and longest night of the year, and what better way to do this than under the canopy of perfect, starry skies at Forbes,” Mayor Miller said.
“Organise your friends and family to come along, share warm and hearty food and boutique brews next to cosy fire buckets as winter temperatures knock.”
Joining Aussie pop sensation Sneaky Sound System on the line-up is a mix of local and regional support acts. Grenfell’s Belinda Day kicks off the evening, followed by Forbes locals Cler, Em and Jo, back by popular demand, and indee-pop newcomer Birdee, originally from Parkes and now making waves on the international music scene.
Sydney Fire Dancers will also add to the evening’s entertainment, along with the lighting of the grand effigy.
“Mark Saturday June 17 in your calendar, book your tickets, pack your chair and picnic rug, and bring your fun along to Frost and Fire,” Mayor Miller said.
Tickets cost $15 for adults, 18 years and under are free but must register and are available through 123tix.com.au.
Free shuttle buses will run every 20 minutes from Forbes Town Hall and Renfree Street to the Ski Dam. Onsite parking is limited, and costs $10 per vehicle.
The lighting of the effigy at last year’s Frost and Fire.
The Golden Plough will be held in Wongarbon on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd April. This competition was first held in 1976 and has been fiercely contested ever since. This is the first year it will be hosted in the Dubbo region.
The Western Branch of the Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society hosts the two-day annual event which includes, horse working classes, obstacle courses, wagon rides, horse-driven chaff cutter demonstrations along with ladies, junior, novice and veteran ploughing competitions and culminates with the fiercely contested Golden Plough.
Horse drawn ploughing involves skilfully guiding one or two draught horses, pulling a single furrow plough, to create a straight plot of eight runs (minimum) which are judged on linear accuracy, depth, sharpness of cut, total width and how the soil is turned.
Watch the ploughmen and women battle it out for the Golden Plough trophy, see horsemanship at its best. Bring your family and friends for a great weekend of horsemanship, demonstration events,food stalls and stay longer for fire-side stories, poetry and a camp oven dinner. Day, dinner and weekendpasses available.
For further details go to: www.facebook.com/thegoldenplough or get your and tickets at www.123tix.com.au/events/38544/the-golden-plough
The Parkes Spacecats are gearing up for a big 2023 season.
The Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Club held their 2023 season launch at the Parkes Leagues Club on Thursday, 6th April.
Club President Tony Dwyer was pleased with with the number of people who attended on the night, saying “We put it on for the players, we organise the alcohol and food. It is a thank you to everyone for their hard work in the pre-season and to let everyone know what’s coming up for the season.”
The 2023 season kicks off for the Spacemen at Pioneer Oval this Sunday, 16th April. First Grade will take on Orange Hawks, while the other three grades will take on Cowra.
The first grade team are going into round one with a win over Orange Hawks a few weeks ago in a trial match that took place in Orange. “Parkes go in with a bit of a leg up, but it could be a different story on the day as both teams will be stronger,” said Tony.
Captain/coach Chad Porter will help select the sides this week based on form at training and during the three trial games against Thelemere, Orange and Wellington. Tony’s hope for the 2023 season is that the Spacies take it week by week and hopefully get the job done at the end of the year.
If you don’t already have plans for this Sunday, head along to Pioneer Oval to cheer on the Spacies in all four grades.
Forbes resident, Dane Millerd celebrates the success of new film Avarice.
Forbes resident, Dane Millerd is celebrating a massive success after first securing a streaming deal with US channel Showtime and now Paramount Plus for his film Avarice.
Millerd, who helmed and produced There’s Something In The Pilliga in 2015, also co-wrote Avarice and is an Associate Producer on the project.
“The script was penned by Adam Enslow, Andrew Slattery, John V Soto, and myself and was originally birthed from a draft of another script I had written in 2015,” Dane said.
“John read it, liked it and asked if we could develop it further, now we have Avarice.”
On the back of the streaming deals, the film now ranks in the top 40 worldwide movies on Amazon Prime.
“It’s great to see my hard work pay off. This industry isn’t easy to crack and can be brutal and there are no guarantees especially if you don’t put in the work,” Dane said.
As for what’s next, Millerd remained relatively tight lipped but hinted at a series on infamous female killer Katherine Knight.
“It’s a project many know I’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while and now we just about have everything and everyone in place to develop and produce this series,” he said.
The grow in at Parkes golf course, is coming along nicely, even the turtle’s are keen to see the new greens. New drone photos of the course development are available on the Parkes Golf Club website.
A blustery, and rain threatening day, greeted the early Saturday morning golfers to contest the ProKonnect Day Spa Stableford event. Our thanks go out to Sammi for sponsoring this event. There were 51 golfers brave enough to have a hit.
There were only four golfers to equal or better the stableford par score, with the Ward boys Ian and James battling out for first prize with Ian getting a rare win over James with a 41 point haul beating James by 3.
Anthony Riach had a 37 point haul with Peter Bristol on 36. Anthony was the only player to score in the 70’s with a 75 on the day then 5 back to James Ward and Blake Smith on 80.
In the ladies’ event Cath Coates survived a countback to win with 32 points. Cath has settled into the Parkes course since arriving from Sydney and no doubt will enjoy the updated course when it arrives.
Some of the older gents played well in the wind and cold with Reg Davison and Graham Cooke firing solid 34s and John Pearce, Rod Luyt and Tom Delmenico carding 33s.
The Nearest The Pins this week were – on the Harvey Norman 11th won Kath Jeffress on 288cm, the Westlime 15th won by Cath Coates on 510cm and the 18th won by Anthony Riach on 85cm.
Ball winners were Anthony Riach 37, Peter Bristol 36, Nick Strudwick, Phil Smith, Rod Kiley 35, Garry Phillips, Reg Davison, Mark Kelly, Graham Cooke, Tony Hendry 34. The Captain vs President was won again by Captain Cath’s team 160 to President Dave’s 123.
Note to members that the Wednesday 18 holes will now be a medley event open to all members. Next week is an 18 Hole Medley 4BBB Stableford / Individual in conjunction sponsored by Matthew Knighton.
The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable. The bad news is that the best tool for heart disease prevention – the Medicare Heart Health Check – is about to expire.
The Heart Foundation is seeking a guarantee from the Australian Government that funding will continue beyond 30th of June this year.
Nearly 440,000 Australians have seen their GP for a Medicare subsidised Heart Health Check since they were introduced.
The Heart Foundation is asking the Government to invest $11.5 million per year, to continue subsidising Heart Health Checks into the future.
This is a relatively small investment compared to the $1 billion in healthcare costs that could be saved with broad uptake of Heart Health Checks in high-risk Australians and more importantly, the 67,000 heart attacks, strokes and heart disease related deaths that could be prevented over five years.
It’s not too late for people to take action: Help save Medicare Heart Health Checks by signing our petition, writing to local MPs and sharing the petition with friends and family.
To take action, please visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/save-heart-checks