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Croquet News

July 17, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Results 7 July
A total of 32 players turned up for last Tuesdays Golf Croquet. The general idea for new players is to have some time getting used to playing Tuesdays Golf Croquet before going on to the Saturday Aussie Croquet, which needs a little more skill. The partner is very important in Aussie Croquet and working as a team wins the game. Five players won their three games this week. They were: John Cole, John Job, Bob Murray, Jill Rubie and Dorelle Scott. The closest games on the day were:
• Jill Rubie, Jeff Liebich 7, def Sandy Hepburn, Alec Todd 6.
• Bob Murray, Joan Littlejohn 7, def John MacCullagh, Evelyn Mahlo 6.
• John Browne, Vince Robert 7, def Col- leen Liebich, Sally Perry 6.
• Jill Rubie, Bill Scott 7, def Evelyn Mahlo, Jeff Liebich 6.

Results Aussie Croquet 11 July
There were 27 players on the courts for the start of Aussie Croquet. The main concern was to complete the three matches before the rain arrived. Halfway through the last game, players had to run for cover and three of the games had to be cancelled. There were only two winners of the three matches, they were: John Cole and Libby Smart. The closest scores on the day were:
• John Browne 14, def Judy Ellis, John Allegri 10.
• Marie Spry, Neville Spry 14, def Merv Langfield, Joan Littlejohn 11.
• Geoff Coles, Harley Stewart 14, def John Job, John MacCullagh 13.
• Joan Littlejohn, Kevin Rubie 14 def Jill Rubie, Lorraine Todd 12.
• Merv Langfield, John Cole 14, def Elvy Quirk, John MacCullagh 12.
• Marie Spry, John Cole 14, def John Browne, Bill Scott 11.

Medals Played In Cold Conditions

July 10, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Garry Collits wrapped up against the cold conditions.

On Saturday, the Men’s competition was the July Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet, and contested by a field of 65 shivering players.

The A-Grade saw an in-form John Bet- land with a nett 72, beaten into runner-up by winner Brian Everest with a 71 nett. Ethan Gaffney with a nett 72 played well but missed out on count back.

The B-Grade winner was Jeff Haley with 70 nett, but he needed a count back to relegate Dave Earl into runner-up. The C-Grade was more clear-cut, with Mark Simmonds the Winner on 67 nett, followed by Brian Clarke as runner-up on 69 nett.

Last Saturday we farewelled Head Pro Ben Gear and his partner Som. Both Ben and Som have achieved a lot while among the Forbes golf community. We wish them well in their new life in Cairns.

President Andrew McDonald is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Professional, Adam Demidjuk who will commence duties as Head Pro on 3 August. Pop in during that week to welcome him to Forbes.

Programme changes: Saturday, 11 July – Men play a 2-P Ambrose, with a Par event for the Ladies, while Saturday, 18 July sees the 4BBB Stableford Medley for the Hawke Cup.

Players are advised that in the short-term refreshments will be available from the Halfway House. Remember, social distancing must still be practiced, even in the ‘Golfie’. Keep in touch on the website, www.forbesgolf.org.au, or the Facebook page forbesgolfcourse, and on Instagram forbesgolf2871.

By Short Putt

Head Pro Ben Gear and partner Sudarat Ok-oon were farewelled last Saturday.

Croquet News

July 10, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet 30 June
There were 29 players for Tuesdays Golf Croquet and two potential members to the club were also introduced. Welcome Sally and Pip Perry. The surprise of the day was Sally Perry in her first game partnering Elvy Quirk and Colleen Liebich in two of her three games for a well-deserved victory. This was a big effort on her first day at the club. The winners of three games were Bill Scott, Colleen Liebich, Joan Littlejohn and Kevin Rubie.

The closest games on the day were:
• Jeff Liebich, Libby Smart 7, def Mal Smith, Denny Smith 6.
• Merv Langfield, John Littlejohn 7 def Veva MacCullagh, John Cole 6.
• John Browne, Marie Spry 7, def Tony Thomson, Pip Perry 6.
• Bill Scott 7, def Dorelle Scott, Alex Todd 6.
• Dorelle Scott 7, def Sandy Hepburn 6.
• Jill Rubie, Bob Murray 7, def Veva MacCullagh, Libby Smart 6.

Aussie Croquet 4 July
There were some brave players at croquet on Saturday. The wind chill was so bad, there were cars parked beside the croquet club house to try and block the wind. The temperature never went above 8 degrees. Everyone was rugged up and a few players pulled out after the first game. It is, after all, only a game and freezing to death is not part of the Croquet schedule. There were only three players to win three games, they were: Harley Stewart, Cherylin Cole and Bob Murray.

The closest scores on the day were:
• Harley Stewart, Lorraine Todd 14, def Alec Todd, Neville Spry 8.
• John Browne 14 def Bill Scott, ElvyQuirk 10.
• Geoff Coles, John Cole 14, def Joan Lit-tlejohn, Merv Langfield 11.
• Jill Rubie, Bob Murray 14, def Kevin Ru-bie, John Job 13.
• Harley Stewart, Bill Scott 14, def GeoffColes, Marie Spry 10.

Forbes And Eugowra Showground Upgrades

July 3, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

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 Maggi Barnard

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 Maggi Barnard

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 Maggi Barnard

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 Maggi Barnard

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’.

By Short Putt

Croquet Results

June 26, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

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 Maggi Barnard

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.

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