Roxane Manley

Murray Reggie Shoots Par Round

March 31, 2023 by Short Putt

On Saturday 25th March, the mens competition was an Individual Par, sponsored by Forbes Tuesday Golfers. The number of players, 60 in total, were quite good considering the range of activities on offer elsewhere that day.

In Div-1 Reggie Murray produced his best ever score to march away with the honours. He fired an even-par 72 which gave him a score of +7, compiled on the back of a very strong front-9. Runner-up, on count back, was Kim Herbert with +3 who did his best work on the back-9.

Div-2 was won by Chris Moore with a tidy +5. He was consistent across both halves. Runner-up was Dave Tildsley with +4. His game was most consistent with +2 on each half.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – N Duncan, 18 th – J Betland, with John managing a ‘2’. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Mick Prior with a shot to 2.03 metres. He did manage a ‘2’, on what proved to be the highlight of his day.The ball sweep went to +1 on count back. Check in the Pro Shop if you think you earned one.

There were no visitors, although Stephen Stokes managed to swing the clubs again instead of drive a mower.

On Sunday 26th March, the grand final of the Summer Sixes comp was played. The grand final main draw winners were ‘Golf Harvest’ team, with Cowhands finishing one point behind in Runner-up. The Plate Draw final saw ‘Still Trying’ win ahead of ‘Lost in the Trees’. Prizes for non-members can be collected from the Pro Shop, with members prizes going on account.

This Saturday, 1st April the competition is the ‘Roadies Day’ Monthly Medal, sponsored by a ‘bevy of blokes’. Then on Sunday, 2nd April there is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

Schools Spectacular On The Hunt For Regional Gems

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Whether it’s a flautist from Forbes, a tenor from Tibooburra or a rapper from the Riverina, the Schools Spectacular team is aiming to unearth the talent of regional and remote public school students.

Schools Spectacular executive producer Richard Spiewak said this year there was a particular focus on encouraging participation from all corners of the State and increasing the range of activities students could be involved with.

Mr Spiewak said this would include work experience opportunities for students studying hospitality, entertainment, construction and design. “Often our more remote and rural students think Schools Spectacular is an event for those near Sydney,” Mr Spiewak said.

“We want to unearth and encourage students and schools with a passion for the performing arts and theatre to be part of Schools Spectacular, no matter where they live.

“So whether you live on a farm at the back of Bourke or in Blacktown we want to encourage students to nominate.”

Nominations are now open until April 6 for students and schools wanting to be involved with the show that will be held on 24th and 25th November. Full details can be found on the website.

Croquet News

March 31, 2023 by Pegging Out

One of the more senior coquet players, Robin Pols hosted the Garden Club meeting this week. Robin is pictured with a beautiful flower from her Wheel tree.

There was beautiful rain this week, hopefully it keeps coming. It was a welcome reprieve for our boys from the watering, our croquet lawns look almost picture perfect.

There were 32 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 25th March. Five players managed to win three games, John Browne, John Farah, Lyn Simmonds and Fay Picker.

Big winers on the day were: 14 – 8 John Farah and John Job, Neville Spry and Alex Todd; 14 – 9 John Browne and Carolyn Neilsen, John Farah and John Job, Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd.

There were 28 players on Tuesday, 28th turn up keen to start. Then the rain came, so it ended up being the winner.

By Pegging Out

Be Seen @ Homegrown Parkes

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Forbes Netball Returns This Week

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Calling out to all previous players and new players to come along and try or register for this season.

GET EXCITED BECAUSE NETBALL IS BACK!

NetSetGo returns this Saturday, 30th May at 9:30am.

Junior skills and games will follow at 10:30am Saturday, 30th May.

Wednesday night comp returns on 27th May at 6:30pm/7:30pm

Wednesday Night Juniors restarts on 27th May at 5:00pm

SATURDAY JUNIOR NETBALL RETURNS

Woolworths NetSetGo and Junior skills and games will return for all Saturday netballers from 29th April at the beginning of school term two.

NetSetGo is for all boys and girls aged from 5 years up, and will be played at 9:30am every Saturday through the school term.

Junior skills and games will be played at 10:30am each Saturday for all boys and girls aged 12/13 years down.

The older NSG players can stay and have a fun game with some of the older girls, and further develop their netball skills in a fun environment, after their NSG sessions.

NetSetGo and Junior skills and games will be again run by an accredited coach, developing the skills of the younger boys and girls.

All the sessions will be provided each Saturday through school terms until 26th August when a presentation and celebration of the season will be held on the Saturday, followed by the NetSetGo and junior mixed regional Gala day on 27th August.

Both boys and girls are welcome to come along and are even encouraged to try the session, before they have to register.

Any enquiries can be directed to secretary.forbernetball@gmail.com or to coach Robyn Kenny tnrkenny@exemail.com.au We would love to see you all come along and join in the fun.

Mayoral Notes

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

After couple of huge weeks in Forbes, and with Easter on our doorsteps, it actually looks like this weekend may just be a well-earned breather for all. Congratulations to all the clubs and volunteers and locals for putting our best foot forward on the social stage over the past weeks, it has been spectacular – especially the amount of money that has been raised by our beautiful town for some truly worthy projects!!

Perhaps the timing could not be any more perfect for a quieter weekend considering we are all going to gain an extra hour’s sleep on Sunday! Daylight saving will come to an end on Sunday, 2nd April so don’t forget to put your clocks back an hour before heading to bed on Saturday night.

We are so pleased to see our new footbridge over Lake Forbes, near the Dreaming Centre, is open and being used. It seems that every time I drive past there is someone fishing off the new platforms – a challenge for lots of extra fishing to dent the numbers of carp that are invading our beautiful riverine system at the moment.

The end of this week saw the official launch of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan survey (DIAP), an exciting review to ensure that we make Forbes as ‘liveable’ as possible for people of all abilities.

Keep your eyes glued to the Amazing social media channels on Friday as one of Forbes’ most popular annual winter events is officially launched. Tickets to Frost and Fire go on sale 30th March through 123tix. com.au

Enjoy your week, and God bless.

Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes Mayor

NRL Debut For Parkes’ Ben Lovett

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

“Benny’s Burrow” filled with approx 160 of Ben Lovett’s friends and family from Parkes who travelled to watch him play last week after being named in the starting line up for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Twenty one year old Ben Lovett, from Parkes, started playing rugby league when he was just five years old. His hard work and sheer determination over the years has secured a him a spot with one of the NRL’s top rugby league teams, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

The Forbes and Parkes Phoenix spoke to Ben’s parents, John and Fiona Lovett about Ben’s debut.

Proud mother Fiona said, “We’re still quite overwhelmed and excited. We had hoped that he would debut sometime this year because he is in the first grade squad, had been named in reserve for the past few weeks and he was doing quite well.”

Describing the moment Ben first told them he was going to make his debut, Fiona said, “Ben face timed us both separately and it was quite emotional.”

Last Saturday, 25th March, on the day of Ben’s debut, an excited John and Fiona arrived early and watched the three games prior to the main event.

“We watched the crowd build up, and all the people that had come from Parkes to watch. It was an exciting build up to the moment when Ben came on in the 60th minute,” said Fiona.

During last Saturday’s game against the Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney paid tribute to one of rugby leagues greats who recently passed away, four time premiership winning captain, John Satler. Ben was honoured to be presented his jersey by John Satlers son, Scott Satler.

Do You Have Something To Contribute To The Forbes Vintage & Collectables Fair?

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Following a successful innaugural event last year, the Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea will again host the Forbes Vintage & Collectables Fair on Saturday, 6th May at the Forbes Town Hall.

Head along to view displays and collections from eras past. Travel through time looking at items for display and for sale and remember things from your childhood or your grandparent’s lives.

There will be a large selection of items for viewing and as well for sale, ranging from dolls to bears, crockery to kitchen containers, glassware to bottles, vintage giftware and a mystery item competition where festival goers have to guess and vote on the origin or use of a mystery item. Fair goers will also be treated with tea and scones all day. Entry is by gold coin donation.

For more information or to express your interest in adding to the displays or trading tables ph 0413 274 735 or 0439 708 456.

Forbes Heritage Celebrations is a beloved event on the Forbes calendar each year. Held during the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival: 10th April – 14th May. Forbes Heritage is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate all the wonderful aspects of heritage and history that colour our community.

Urgent Need For Supply Chain Inquiry As Farmers Lose Billions

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

NSW Farmers is calling for an immediate ACCC inquiry into the grain supply chain following reports of billions of dollars bleeding from the economy.

According to GrainGrowers, ‘large pricing anomalies’ last year saw farmers underpaid for their grains and oilseeds despite high global prices and constrained supply due to the war in Ukraine.

NSW Farmers Grains Committee chair Justin Everitt said farmers were bleeding billions of dollars a year – hurting the economy – and the Australian Government must immediately act and direct the ACCC to review the grain supply chain, the market, and pricing fairness.

“There are market failures occurring across the supply chain due to a lack of competition, and there is the real possibility of monopolistic behaviour because of bottlenecks in the system,” Mr Everitt said.

“We’re out there in the paddock trying to grow food for Australia and the world, but then we’re forced to take lower prices because we don’t have the supply chains or markets that would allow real competition.

“Failure to act on this issue will see our economy continue to bleed billions of dollars when we can least afford it, we need immediate action.”

Local Voters Head To The Polls

March 31, 2023 by Roxane Manley

MP Phil Donato retained his seat as an independant for the Orange electorate following Saturday’s NSW State election.

Saturday, 25 March saw the NSW elections run with more democratic sausages sold across the state than ever before.

The Labor Party took the lead early in the count and in record time, was deemed to take the leadership of NSW, winning 46 seats. There is a requirement to hold a majority government of 47 seats and at the time of printing, there were still 6 seats yet to be decided across NSW.

In the electorates of Orange, MP Phil Donato retained his seat as an independant. Mr Donato, won the Orange electorate comfortably and had this to say to the electorate. “I am truly humbled and honoured to be re-elected as the State Member for Orange.

“The level of support from the community I received was amazing. Being your local state representative is a responsibility and commitment I take seriously to represent this beautiful part of NSW and its people for another term.

“I would also like to thank all my supporters, and the hundreds of volunteers who helped across the electorate last weekend. It was a mammoth effort, of which I am sincerely appreciative.

It doesn’t matter where you live across the electorate, I will continue my style of representation, being accessible, available and approachable to help with any issues you need assistance with.

Thank you again for placing your trust in me to continue representing you as your local State Member. It is a privilege and an absolute honour.”

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