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Croquet News And Results

April 5, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 27th March

Tuesday, 27th March saw a good roll up once again for croquet. Three wins were recorded by Bruce Field, Veva MacCullagh and Barry White. Congratulations to those players!

Seniors Festival is once more upon us and we are inviting seniors in our community to come down and enjoy a game of croquet with us on the 10th April. Play commences at 9am but players are asked to be there to check in at 8.45am. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a game and partake in a delicious morning tea afterwards. Croquet is a gentle form of exercise while socialising and keeping the mind active.

To all players, we have reverted back to the 9am start for the winter season and players should arrive by 8.45am to check in.

By Elvy Quirk

Easter Weekend Golf

April 5, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Easter weekend had plenty of golf activity, producing very good scores.

Easter Friday saw the keen golfers participate in a Stableford Medley, with a field of 10 players scoring very well. Richard Nixon had a blinder, scoring 44 points and as well ahead of runner-up Scott Kirkman with 40 points.

There was no ball sweep, but NTP’s went o 9th: R Nixon and 18th: R Nixon. Yes, he got them both and he got the 2’s also.

There were no visitors.

Saturday was an Individual Stableford event, when 37 players continued the high scoring streak.

The A-division winner was Dave Rhodes, who used his recent golf lessons to score his 41 points. He got there on count back from Mike Spice. In the B-division Ron Morris hit form with 40 points. Geoff Coles quietly compiled his 39 points to be runner-up.

The ball sweep went to 36 points on count back, going to: 41 – D Rhodes, M Spice; 40 – R Morris, B Carpenter; 39 – G Coles; 38 – F Collie, B Bayley, R Taylor and C Barrett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Carpenter; 18th – Paul Fisher (Royal Park GC). Neither got their ‘2’.

The visitors included Quintyn Fisher (Duntryleague), Lee Grierson (Wollongong), Peter Sinclair (Nelson Bay), Paul Fisher (Royal Park) and Peter Jackson (Coffs Harbour).

Easter Sunday was a very quiet day, with only the most dedicated of golfers on the course. Once again the scoring was very good. Ron Morris won the day with 43 points, a good eight shots clear of the rest of the field. Needless to say, but I will, there was no runner-up, no ball sweep and no NTP’s.

Easter Monday once again had the golfers bringing in good scores. In the Stableford Medley, Bruce Carpenter was an early clubhouse leader with 43 points.

Todd Callaghan was in the last group for the day and also scored 43 points, but lost the count back to finish runner-up.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Peter Jackson; 18th – Michael Spice. Michael got his ‘2’, as did Ron Morris on the 9th. The ball sweep went to 40 points on count back, going to: 43 – B Carpenter, T Callaghan; 42 – G Webb and 40 – M Spice.

By Short Putt

Footy Tipping Results – Round 4

April 4, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Junior Cricket Presentation

March 28, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

With the end of the cricket season upon us, the Forbes Junior Cricket Association (FJCA) would like to thank everyone for their support. The club is growing in numbers and it’s fantastic to see the Milos, T20’s and our new Stage 1 competition going so well.

The FJCA would like to congratulate all of the award winners of the U12’s, U14’s and U17’s as well as our Stage 1 teams. The teams had a marvellous season for 2017/2018, with so much improvement happening throughout the season across all teams.

Congratulations to our U17’s team Adept Plumbing and U12’s team Auswest for making the grand final. Although not successful on the day, the FJCA is extremely proud of you all and your positive sportsmanship displayed on the day.

The Stage 1 teams are Scorchers, Stars, Strikers and Renegades.

At the presentation, awards were given to the following:

U12’s Awards
• Forbes Livestock: Best Batter – Hugh Mackay, Best Bowler – Joe Nicholson and Most Improved – Tayte McNamara.
• Forbes Bernardis: Best Batter – Jonah Little, Best Bowler – Hugh Chudleigh and Most Improved – Oliver Walker.
• Auswest: Best Batter – Joe Ellison, Best Bowler – Patrick Ryan and Most Improved – Toby Jarick.

U14’s Awards
• Hazel & Field: Best Batter – Clinton Hooper, Best Bowler – Amy Maslin and Most Improved – Lachlan Barnes.
• Frank Spice: Best Batter – Henry Hodges, Best Bowler – Angus Turner and Most Improved- Talis Hurford.

U17’s Awards
• Gunns Mensland: Best Batter – Harrison Leadbitter, Best Bowler – Bill Ryan/ Luke McDean/ Darcy Leadbitter and Most Improved – Sam Mackay.
• Adept Plumbing: Best Batter – Jimmy Kuntze, Best Bowler – Toby Hurford and Most Improved – Brady Nichols.

Overall Club Awards
• U12’s Best and Fairest: Jonah Little
• U14’s Best and Fairest: Henry Hodges
• U17’s Best and Fairest: Toby Hurford
• Overall FJCA Most Improved: Patrick Ryan
• President’s Award: Andrew Glasson

Croquet News And Results

March 28, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 24th March
Isn’t the cooler weather most welcome? At Tuesday’s golf croquet, we were several players short due to them having a better offer from the Seniors College, a three night trip to the wet weather around the Central Coast and Hunter area. Guess who didn’t take a raincoat?

We were elated to see Doreen Whitworth return to the game following a few months off time travelling in the Tardis with Dr Who. Welcome back Doreen!

Our Saturday games are becoming more popular with huge roll ups resulting in two sets of players having to follow on. They must have heard what a fun crowd we are on a Saturday.

Our lunch for April babies in the club will be held in the Chinese Gardens on Tuesday, 3rd April at 12 midday.

An open invitation goes out to the seniors community to help celebrate Seniors Week on 10th April. Come to the croquet club to watch or participate in the gentle game of croquet and enjoy a luscious morning tea afterwards. Games commence at 9am. A friendlier bunch of people you will never meet!

By Anne Stewart

Fourball Event Features A Close Finish

March 22, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

On Saturday it was a 4BBB 18-hole Stableford, sponsored by C & D Floorcoverings, in which the teams of 28 pairings fought hard so that a count-back was needed to decide the winners. Three teams finished on 48 points.

The winners were the pairing of Brodie Hodges and Steve Grallelis. Steve played his usual safe, down the middle style, while Brodie used his length to good scoring advantage. Runners-up on count back were Clayton Alley and visitor Russ Gercken, from Catalina. They snuck in ahead of Richard Nixon and Niel Duncan, who once again played well but missed the prizes. The ball sweep went to 46 points, being distributed to: 48 – B Hodges/ Grallelis, C Alley/R Gercken, R Nixon/N Duncan; 47 – McAuliffe/McDade, N McMillan/ Carpenter; 46 – Andy Cogswell/M Browne, T Callaghan/D Bayley.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Kirkman; 18th – R Gercken. Both got their 2’s. The visitors included Russ Gercken (Catalina CC), Peter McDade (Lismore), Allan Daubaras and Peter Burgess (both Nelson Bay GC).

On Sunday, the regular Stableford Medley was contested by only a small field. Scoring was difficult. The winner was Shane Sallaway with 35 points. There was no runner- up or ball sweep. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Sallaway; 18th – N McMillan.

Also on Sunday, the Forbes Division 4 team was in the CWDGA Inter-Club Pennants finals played at Cowra. The course was in good condition, and the greens were slick.

Unfortunately, the Division 4 team were unable to capture their winning form against a strong Wellington team. The end result was a 4.5/0.5 win to Wellington, who avenged the defeat Forbes had inflicted on them in 2017.

The best Forbes performer on the day was Garry Pymont, who finished all square on the 18th, and with the match decided shared the point. The other team members battled bravely, often relishing the support by Frank Hanns as he zipped around the course.

Thank you to all who participated in the 2018 Pennants and to those who organised the teams. We look forward to success next year.

The Forbes Veterans ‘Week of Golf’ set for 23rd to 27th April, is fast approaching. We urgently need nominations from local players, so please get a nomination in as soon as you can. Forms are in the Pro Shop.

By Short Putt

Swimming Carnival A Success

March 22, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes High School held their annual swimming carnival during February. The day was a huge success, with many students participating and challenging themselves to do their best. The school spirit and the house leaders’ enthusiasm to encourage all students to do their best and get involved, was commendable.

Senior students led the way with a novelty race to begin the day’s proceedings and ending the carnival was another highlight, which is the annual belly flop competition.

Tara Morrison, Forbes High School Sports Coordinator was extremely happy with the day’s events. “Our students really stood out this year, especially our senior students stepping up and entering all races. It really was fantastic to see.”

Students who swam on the day competed against one another, not only to get personal best times but also for the title of Age Champion.

Congratulations to the following students for winning the Age Champion groups: 12yr Girl – Laura Vonthien, 12yr Boy – Michael Casey, 13yr Girl – Bridie Hughes, 13yr Boy – Jaylin Ware, 14yr Girl – Sarah Nightingale, 14yr Boy – Austin Brown, 15yr Girl – Matilda Langham, 15yr Boy – Stuart Shaw, 16yr Girl – Chloe Howarth, 16yr Boy – James Taylor, 17yr + Girl – Savannah Lee Bevan, and 17yr + Boy – Lachlan McWilliams.

The overall winning house for this year’s swimming carnival was Gamilaroi, who proved to not only be great swimmers but an amazing cheer squad!

Eight students were successful in making it through to the Dubbo trials. Congratulations to Laura Vonthien, Jaylin Ware, Deegan Weaver, Kendi -Lee Morley- Diggins, Blair Barnes, Stuart Shaw and William Stamp.

School Principal Jason Nottingham said: “It’s great to see our students having a great day out representing their school and individual houses. Our staff did an amazing job at organising, coordinating and supervising the day, which I am really thankful for. We really do have dedicated and caring staff at the school.”

League Memorial Match

March 22, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

On Saturday, 24th March the Forbes Magpies will host the Bathurst St Pats in the Brendon ‘Stubby’ Collits Memorial Shield held at Spooners Oval.

It will be a great day of rugby league but also a day to remember a legend!

This year’s Brendon ‘Stubby’ Collits day will feature a special memorial game for Peter and Kay Corliss who were lifelong supporters of Forbes Rugby League and also attended many Bathurst St Pats games.

Nathan Corliss and Barry Merritt have both put together sides to play on the day with the inclusion of ex NRL players and local Forbes legends playing in both teams.

The day will run from 12pm starting with Magpies vs St Pats league tag and then followed by the under 18’s.

Then onto the very special memorial game, the Peter and Kay Corliss charity match. The day is ended off with the Forbes Magpies 1st Grade vs St Pats match.

Join the club for a great day out, entry only $5 (under 16’s free). All proceeds from the gate will be donated to CanAssist in honour of the Corliss’.

Following the day, proceedings will move to the Forbes sponsor pub for refreshments and presentations.

Footy Tipping Results – Round 2

March 20, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Pink Day At The Forbes Golf Club

March 15, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The sunshine brought out the best in the golfers’ scores and their outfits, worn to support the ‘Pink Day’.

Saturday’s event was an 18-hole Stableford, sponsored by Ian Simpson & Co Real Estate, contested by 74 players. The golfers also donated in support of the ‘Pink Day’, a means of raising money in support of the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group.

The A-division winner was Doug Churchill with an outstanding 43 points, on count back. Runner up was Paul Pymont, who enjoyed slightly cooler conditions earlier in the day. He had 43 points, but was pipped by one stroke on the back-9.

The B-division winner was Greg Webb with 42 points, to continue his form. Not far behind was Robert Borger on 40 points. He had consistent scoring on the back-9.

The ball sweep went to 37 on count back, being distributed to: 43 – D Churchill, P Pymont, N Duncan: 42 – G Webb; 40 – R Borger; 39 – C Alley, Mike Wood, T Callaghan, A Tucker, M Spice, B Doyle; 38 – R Taylor, D McAuliffe, R Searl, P Grayson, D Clarke; 37 – M Andrews, B Collie, M Wood Jnr, F Hanns.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Uphill; 18th – Alf Davies.

The visitors included Richard Searl and Mike Bradley Wood. Niel Duncan was unlucky to miss out on a prize. He scored 43 points to come third and this with his second- ever best score of 77.

On Sunday, the regular Stableford Medley produced the usual crowd. The winner was Ray Taylor with 43 points. Runner-up was Ron Morris with a credible 39 points. Ray was pleased to match his age with his score.

Also on Sunday, Forbes had two teams in the CWDGA Inter-Club Pennants semifinals being played at Duntryleague. It was a day of mixed success with the Division 1 team losing 3-2 to Dubbo, while the Division 4 team won 3-2 against Dubbo. This carries them into the final against Wellington, to be played at Cowra on Sunday, 18th March.

The golfers embraced the ‘Pink Day’ event at the Forbes Golf Club. Numerous players wore pink, which was very fetching on many of the lady players and made some of the men players quite attractive.

Some of the outfits were very inventive and others required some courage to wear.

Donations were aplenty, with the golfers contributing $134 which will go to the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group.

Some players had missed the notifications and were disappointed that they were not able to really dazzle the course. There will be a chance again next year.

Nominations for the Forbes Veteran’s ‘Week of Golf’, set for 23rd to 27th April, are quite slow. Please hurry and put your nominations in as we need early notification for catering purposes and for notification to the NSW Vets Golf. Entry forms are available in the Pro Shop now.

By Short Putt

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