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Forbes And Eugowra Showground Upgrades

July 3, 2020 By editor

Forbes Shire Council has received further funding for upgrades to the Forbes Showgrounds.

Upper House MP Sam Farraway announced this week that $155,751 in improvement works to four local showgrounds will be released as part of a NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.

Sam said Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra, and Eugowra showgrounds have been approved for further upgrade work to improve the safety, use and condition of their infrastructure and support jobs in the local economy.

“Our showgrounds play an important role at the heart of our communities so I welcome this further investment by the NSW Government,” Sam said.

“This investment by the NSW Government will provide a boost for our local showgrounds and the community by supporting trade work and strengthening showground infrastructure for the future. This funding follows the announcement last month of $551,093 in improvement works to showgrounds at Forbes, Orange, Canowindra, Manildra, Tullamore, Eugowra, Trundle, Molong, Bedgerabong, Cumnock, Cudal and Yeoval.”

Latest upgrades in the local area will include:
• $64,400 for Forbes Showground for repairs to the roof of the poultry pavilion
• $8,351 for Eugowra Showground to install desks and storage facilities and a kitchenette in the Secretary’s office.

Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the local showgrounds are among 153 across the state getting stimulus funding this financial year. “The showground stimulus program is generating economic activity in local economies impacted by COVID-19 while supporting the long-term sustainability of showgrounds right across NSW,” Melinda said.

The NSW Government has allocated a further $10.77 million to its showground stimulus program bringing the total to $35.77 million across the state. $23.27 million is being allocated this financial year to support showground upgrades and a further $12.5 million will be spent next financial year.

These works will help maintain the momentum on NSW efforts to lead the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

Runaway Victory In Foursomes Championships

July 3, 2020 By editor

Ken Sanderson displaying fine form in Saturday’s Round 1 of the Foursomes Champs.

Last weekend the men played the Foursomes Championship, sponsored by AAA Septic Services, over 36-holes on two days of the weekend. Numbers on each day were good throughout.

The results on day one saw the Scratch led by John Betland and Andrew Dukes on 78, Peter Dawson and Dan Bayley back on 83. The Handicap was led by Hamish Steele-Park and Tony Cogswell on 66.5 nett, ahead of Randall Grayson and Tony Wallace on 71 nett.

The day one ball sweep went to 75.5 nett: 71 – R Grayson/T Wallace; 73.5 – B Slack- Smith/A McDonald, T Morgan/ J Ridley, K Sanderson/S Grallelis; 74 – M Simmonds/L Whitfield; 74.5 – G Falvey/D Kennedy, R Morris/S Kirkman; 75 – A Hogan/B Coles; 75.5 L O’Connor/N McMillan, N Ryan/A Grogan. The NTP’s went to: 9th – John Zannes, 18th – Hamish Steele-Park.

The day two ball sweep went to 74 nett: 70.5 – T Morgan/ J Ridley; 72 – West/S Betland, Whitfield/Simmonds; 73 – French/ Herbert, C Dwyer/ T Howe; 74 – J Betland/A Dukes. The NTP’s went to: 9th – N McMil- lan; 18th – C Hurford.

The day one nett prize winners were Hamish Steele-Park and Tony Cogswell on 66.5 nett. The day two nett prize winners were Falvey and Kenendy on 68.5 nett.

The overall results and Championship winners:
• Scratch Champions – J Betland/A Dukes 154, from Runners-up T West/S Betland on 165 on count back.
• Handicap Champions – G Falvey/D Kennedy with 143 nett, on count back from H Steele-Park/T Cogswell on 143.

Do not forget the farewell to Ben Gear and Som, scheduled for 4 July, immediately following the Men’s competition presentation. Please provide donations for a gift to Ladies’ Captain Heather Davidson or Men’s Captain Steve Grallelis.

Saturday 4 July is a Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet. Sunday 5 July has a Stableford Medley, and an event at Caragabal.

By Short Putt

Netball News

July 3, 2020 By editor

The Forbes Netball Committee (FNA) is excited to be able to bring netball back to the community in July. Registrations are open now for all players to join, and using the Government’s Active Kids Voucher is a great way to start for all school children.

The Saturday junior mixed competition, including NetSetGo will open on 18 July, with a ‘Welcome back to Forbes’ Netball day which will include a sausage sizzle and chance to register.

Players can choose a friend to play with in their team. NetSetGo will be played from 10am-11am, and the competition will be played from 11.15am-12.15pm.

The Saturday Junior Mixed competition will be for players from NetSetGo to under 15s and competition will finish on 26 September.

Registrations can be made online or con- tact Secretary Monica Morrison via email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Friday Netball will start on 31 July and is free to all players, boys and girls. You do not have to be registered to join in the fun. Friday netball is organised by accredited coaches and is played from 5pm to 6.30pm each Friday.

FNP has planned for the Spring Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies teams, to start on 26 August with the first grading games. The second grading games will be played on 2 September, with the first competition games to be played on 9 September.

Team nomination forms can be printed from the FNA website and emailed to Monica via email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com. The team nominations will close on 19 August.

Any player wanting to be in a team, or a team looking for players should contact the committee on the above email.

Croquet News and Results

July 3, 2020 By editor

Aussie Croquet 27 June

A frost and a cool breeze were not enough to dampen the spirits of the 29 players who graced the courts for Saturday’s Aussie Croquet. Tuesday’s Golf Croquet was cancelled due to wet weather. Apart from morning tea being cancelled, nothing has changed. Six players each won their three games on Saturday. They were: John Browne, John Cole, Merv Langfield, Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott and Geoff Coles.

Closest Games
• Elizabeth McLean, John MacCullagh 14, def Ray Burridge, Elvy Quirk 10.
• Sandy Hepburn, John Allegri 14, def Lorraine and Alec Todd.
• Geoff Coles, Jeff Liebich 14, def Dorelle Scott, Doreen Rogers 10.
• John Cole, Harley Stewart 14, def Joan Littlejohn, Libby Smart 12.
• Bob Murray, Merv Langfield 14, def Cherylin Cole, Jill Rubie 12.
• John Allegri 14, def Neville Spry 13.
• Judy Ellis, Ray Burridge 14, def Colleen Liebich, John Job 11.
• Merv Langfield, Robin Pols 14, def Doreen rogers, Jill Rubie 11.
• Geoff Coles 14, def Dorelle Scott, Lorraine Todd 11.
• Dorelle Scott, Geoff Coles 14, def Judy Ellis, Neville Spry 12.
• Kevin Rubie, Merv Langfield 14, def Ray Burridge, Harley Stewart 11.
• John Browne 14, def John MacCullagh 13.

Dawson And West Are 4BBB Champs

June 26, 2020 By editor

Andrew Dukes putting for par on the 9th hole.

On Saturday, the men played their 4BBB Championship, with both Stroke and Nett contested and 43 pairs competing.

The 4BBB Stroke Championship was won by Peter ‘Ecky’ Dawson and Tim West. Their 34-33-67 was way ahead of the runners-up, and featured Champion-form play by Tim. Runners up were Dan Bayley and Mark ‘Stubbie’ Collits with 37-34-71. It was a tale of 9-holes each.

The Nett Championship had very competitive scores. The Nett Champions were George Falvey and Damien Kennedy with a nett 59, where each player had near equal contribution. The Nett Runners-up were Greg Webb and Rod Besgrove with scores of 32-30-62. A fine effort by Greg on the 15th kept them in the running.

The ball sweep went to 67 nett on count back: 62 – C Dwyer/T Howe; 63 – C Hurford/A Currey; 64 – P Maher and M Cahill, R Grayson and T Wallace, I Bown and B Chandler, N Duncan and S Grallelis; 66 – L Whifield and C Moore, J Ridley and B Slack-Smith, R Williams and D Sharpe; 67 – D Churchill and P Barnes, B Parker and L Little.

The NTP’s went to K Herbert and G Falvey, with only four scored overall. Kim got his ‘2’ but George missed out.

Andy Borger played the 12th hole unconventionally to score his par. His approach shot flew the green onto the 13th fairway. His return chip came over the hill and almost plopped into the hole. He then putted from off the green straight into the hole.

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley, due to some cold and inclement weather keeping the golfers away.

Do not forget the farewell to Ben Gear scheduled for 4 July. To manage the social-distancing aspects please advise the Ladies’ or Men’s Captains if you would like to attend.

The Men’s Wallace Cup will commence soon, more players are needed to make it a worthwhile draw. Place your name on the list in the Pro Shop.

This weekend will see the Ladies play 27-holes Foursomes on Saturday, 27 July, and the Men play playing 36-holes over both Saturday and Sunday.

Keep in touch on the Facebook page ‘forbesgolfcourse’.

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Croquet Results

June 26, 2020 By editor

Golf Croquet Results 15th June
It was a great start for the Golf Croquet competition with a record of 35 members. The eight courts were full and there were also two “follow on” players. It was good to see Libby Smart back on the courts. Libby has not lost her form, winning all three of her games easily after her absence. Club members were happy to welcome new member Vince Roberts and are sure that Vince will enjoy the game.The winners of three games were: Libby Smart, Bruce Field, Evelyn Mahlo and Dorelle Scott. The closest scores on the day were:
• Tony Thomson, John Cole 7, def Jill Rubie, Neville Spry 6.
• John Browne, Vince Roberts 7, def Barry White, Judy Ellie 6.
• Lyn Simmonds 7, def John MacCullagh, Robin Pols 6.
• Lyn Simmonds 7, Neville Spry 7, def Marie Spry, Harley Stewart 6.
• Colleen Liebich 7, def Barry White, Judy Ellis 6.
• Sandy Hepburn, Lorna Field 7, def Mary Hodges, Jeff Liebich 6.
• Evelyn Mahlo, Libby Smart 7, def Bob Murray, Geoff Coles 6.

Aussie Croquet Results 20th June
A total of 29 players turned out for Saturday’s Aussie Croquet. Congratulations to Judy Ellis for winning her three matches, also to Alec Todd for his three-game win. Other winners of three games were John Cole, Jill Rubie and Kevin Rubie. The wind became a problem on the last matches, but the rain held off. Close games on the day were:
• Neville Spry, Jill Rubie 14, def Marie Spry, John MacCullagh 12.
• Alec Todd, Lorraine Todd 14, def Elvy Quirk, John Browne 11.
• Bob Murray, John Allegri 14, def Bruce Field, Lorna Field 12.
• Sandy Hepburn, John Cole 14, def Elizabeth McLean, Roz Rennick 13.
• Merv Langfield, Joan Littlejohn 14, def Cherylin Cole, Robin Pols 13.
• Judy Ellis, Lorraine Todd 14, def Roz Rennick, Marie Spry 12.
• Lyn Simmonds, Alec Todd 14, def Bruce Field, Harley Stewart 12.

Croquet News

June 19, 2020 By editor

Golf Croquet Results 9th June
A great start for Golf Croquet after the lockdown. The courts were in perfect condition and the lawn courts were mowed and short. There were five winners of the three games namely: Bruce Field, John Job, Kevin Rubie, Jill Rubie and Bill Scott. Some of the closest games on the day were:

• Mal Smith, Colleen Liebich 7, def Harley Stewart, Merv Langfield 6.
• Ray Burridge 7, def Alec Todd, Jenny Job 6.
• Mal Smith, Colleen Liebich 7, def Harley Stewart, Merv Langfield 6.
• Jeff Liebich, Libby Smart 8, def Jill Rubie. Ruth Cheney 5.
• Lorraine Todd, Bill Scott 14, def John Cole, Alec Todd 6.
• Tony Thomson, Ruth Poles 7, def Marie Spry 6.
• Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry 7, def John Browne, John Cole 6.
• Kevin Rubie, Ray Burridge 8, def Libby Smart, Lyn Simmonds 6.
• Jill Rubie, Merv Langfield 8, def Bob Murray, Alec Todd 7.

Aussie Croquet Results 13th June
Saturday saw a record of 35 players for Aussie Croquet. Visitor Campbell Rubie graced the courts for his second or third visit. He is a fantastic young player with perfect vision. The club bought new hoops which seem narrower than the old ones. Most players have had problems with getting the balls through the narrow space but not Campbell Rubie. The club hopes to see more of him and has encouraged him to bring some friends along, they will be very welcome. There were five winners of three games. They were: John Browne, Ray Burridge, Marie Spry, John Cole and Joan Littlejohn.

Soccer Returns For 2020

June 19, 2020 By editor

Forbes Soccer Club superstar Josie McKenzie on the field.

The Forbes Soccer Club Committee have been busily preparing training and competition guidelines in accordance with Football NSW Guidelines and NSW Health so that all participants can return to a safe and successful 2020 season.

The Club has been successful in gaining a variety of Funding Grants for Events, Development and Pathways Programs, as well as renovations to the old change rooms to establish a Sports Injury Management Room from the NSW Government Building Stronger Country Communities Fund, NSW Office of Sport, Lake Cowal Evolution Mining and North Parkes Community Investment Program.

Commencing Saturday 18 July, the Forbes local competition for Under 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 9s and 12s will recommence and continue until Saturday 19 September. Some Saturdays will also involve double headers where the boys and girls will play two games of shortened game time.

The Forbes selective under 12, 14s and 17s will participate in the Young Grenfell Forbes youth league competition from 25 July until 26 September.

The Parkes Ladies competition which features a ladies’ team from Forbes will commence Saturday 4 July. The Lachlan Amateur Association men’s competition is expected to commence around the same time.

Registrations will continue until Saturday 4 July with players having the option to register online at http://www.playfootball.com.au or face to face at Sweet 3 Vintage Van by the Lake, 10am-12.30pm every Saturday until 4 July.

The club is committed to providing value for money, professional coaching, a safe and happy environment and healthy opportunities for children and youth to participate in sporting activities.

Good Scores Win Medals

June 19, 2020 By editor

Troy Howe and Charlie Dwyer watch as Peter Grayson’s shot flies over the 9th into the trees.

Last Saturday was the Men’s competition, the June Monthly Medal, sponsored by BWR Accountants & Advisors, with 93 players taking the field.

The A-Grade winner came in the last group, with a nett 65 by Andrew Dukes. Runner-up was John Betland with 68, and the best scratch score of the day. The B-Grade went to Niel Duncan on 67 nett, on count back from Dave Rhodes, who missed out once again.

The C-Grade also required a count back, with Troy Howe winning ahead of Liam Whitfield when both finished on 68 nett. The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, with 26 lucky players. Players should check in the Pro Shop for their name. The NTP’s were both close shots, 9th – J Bet- land and 18th – B Slack-Smith.

Visitors included Andrew Brownlow from Peak Hill, Cameron Standen and Alec Edwards from Parkes, and Neal Herbert from Bogan Gate. Merv Lowing from Orbost is still around but has not been able to play due to some health issues. Say ‘Hi’ when you see him.

An ‘eagle’ was scored by Randall Grayson on the 2nd hole, after some fine shots and Bruce Chandler skipped his shot over the 15th water, which rolled all the way to the green.

The Sunday Stableford Medley was very quiet, due to the chilly conditions. The winner was Barb Drabsch with 31 points. There was no runner-up or ball sweep, and once again no NTP’s were contested.

Head Pro Ben has accepted an offer to work in Cairns. Club members are planning a ‘Farewell Night’ on 4 July, where some speeches and a presentation will be made. To manage the social-distancing aspects please advise Ladies’ Captain Heather Davidson, or Men’s Captain Steve Grallelis if you would like to attend. Donations for a gift can be provided to the Captains.

Despite a few changes, the Forbes Golf Club is now back-on-track with our scheduled programme. Some minor adjustments may still be made, but important Club events are okay.

Keep in touch on Facebook/forbesgolfcourse, Instagram forbesgolf2871, or at www.forbesgolf.org.au.

By Short Putt

Croquet Players Happy To Be Back On The Courts

June 12, 2020 By editor

A roll up of 33 turned out for the first game of Croquet after lockdown on Saturday

Extra, extra, read all about it, croquet is on again and there is no doubt about it! It is hard to believe, but the team of enthusiastic players really are back on the croquet courts for the first time since 21 March 2020, finally.

The Forbes Croquet Club welcomed back 31 players on the first day. Players laughed and joked and carried on as though they had never been away. The courts were magnificent thanks to John Browne, Neville Spry, Alec Todd and John Allegri.

The club President, Elvy Quirk, informed members about what was expected of them in regard to social distancing and sanitising information in order to keep players safe from COVID-19.

There were only two winners of the three games on the day. They were: John Browne and Bill Scott.

The Croquet Club was very happy to welcome new player, India Thomson, grand- daughter of Tony and Pam Thompson, who surprised everyone with her first effort at croquet.

Some of the closest games on the day were:
• Marie Spry, Harley Stewart 14, def Tony Thomson, India Thomson 13.
• John Cole, Joan Littlejohn 14; def Robin Pols, Lorraine Todd 13.
• Lorna Field, Merv Langfield 14, def Bruce Field, Doreen Rogers 12.
• Barry White, Ray Burridge 14, def Col- leen Liebich, Geoff Coles 13.
• Bill Scott 14, def Dorelle Scott 12.
• Elvy Quirk, John MacCullagh 14, def Anne Stewart, Cherylin Cole 11.
• Jeff Liebich, John Allegri 14, def Judy Ellis, Barry White 13.
• Doreen Rogers, Lyn Simmonds 14, def Merv Langfield, Veva MacCullagh 12.

Alec Todd, John Browne and Neville Spry always willing to set up prior to the game.

Forbes And Eugowra Showground Upgrades

Runaway Victory In Foursomes Championships

Netball News

Croquet News and Results

Dawson And West Are 4BBB Champs

Croquet Results

Croquet News

Soccer Returns For 2020

Good Scores Win Medals

Croquet Players Happy To Be Back On The Courts

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