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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

National Dragon Boat Championships

March 15, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The National Dragon Boat Championships on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast held on 4th March, was a proud and memorable event for local representatives of the Western NSW squad, Warren and Donna Edwards, Bill and Beth Thomas, and Rochelle Smith (Parkes) and Claire Davis and Chris Favelle (Forbes).

The team did not take away any medals this time but they brought home the invaluable experience of paddling 500 metre races in a highly esteemed national which is an amazing achievement on its own. Personal best times in all race categories entered, Women’s, Mixed and Opens, was achieved.

“It was a fabulous day on Lake Kawana,” said state coach Deb Clarke. “Each and every one paddled so strongly with true determination and commitment. I couldn’t ask for more.”

Assistant coach Lou Linke agreed, congratulating the team on a great campaign: “You did Regional NSW proud!”

Many special moments were shared by the ‘Westies’ as they were affectionately known on the day. Not least were attending the opening ceremony together, their shared barbeque, pre-race and post-race dinners. One of their most fun moments was jumping into the ocean current together in the nationals uniforms at the end of racing day and forming a starfish as they floated together towards the beach in peals of laughter.

By the time they said goodbye to their ‘Westie’ teammates from Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Lithgow and Wagga Wagga, they all realised that the best part of the whole experience had been being together as a team, becoming true friends and genuinely loving each other’s company as they raced together and played together.

Footy Tipping Results – Round 1

March 13, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Monthly Medal Winners Fire Well

March 8, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday’s event was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Michael Robinson Real Estate, and was contested by a field of 73. Forbes also hosted the Parkes Club for the Twin Towns and the CWDGA Pennants. The A-Grade winner was Mark Collits with a nett 69, on count back from Todd Callaghan, also on 69. Phil Maher was unlucky to miss out on count back also. The B-Grade produced the best round of the day with Barry Shine recording a nett 65. Slightly behind, was Niel Duncan with 67. The C-Grade was clearly won by ‘Adam’
Andrews with 67 nett. Runner-up was Richard Smith with a 71, who continues his steady form.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, being distributed to: 65 – B Shine, 67 – N Duncan, A Andrews; 69 – B Everest, B carpenter, M Collits, T Callaghan, P Maher; 70 – C Barrett; 71 – R Smith, L Little; 72 – A Davies, D Churchill, B Slack-Smith, L O’Connor, D Earl, K Herbert; 73 – M Watts.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Martin Woods; 18th – R Webb. The visitors included Ben Mackay (Bathurst) getting a practice round in and Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee), who kept Bob Grant on his toes.

The Parkes Club was closed for the day, so the Parkes players had their own comp at Forbes. The club captains used this opportunity to feature the running of the Twin Towns Shield. This was run over three men’s grades, a ladies grade and a vets grade. The best five nett score cards in each grade were collated for an overall score. Forbes were the resounding winners, finishing with a healthy margin of nearly 100 points.

On Sunday, 4th February there was no regular Stableford Medley as Forbes hosted the CWDGA Inter-Club Pennants. There were 70 players from Bathurst, Cowra, Duntryleague and Parkes clubs, playing across four divisions. They were all trying their best to help their team make it into the semi-finals. As Forbes was the host, their teams did not compete on the day.

Some divisions had clear winners already while other divisions were on a knife edge. The end result of five weeks of round-robin play is that the Forbes Division 1 and Division 4 teams have made it to the semi-finals. Parkes teams won the Division 2 and Division 3 groups.

The semi-finals being contested by Forbes teams will be run at Duntryleague on Sunday, 11th March, where coincidently both teams will face opponents from Dubbo. The Parkes teams will face their opponents at Dubbo.

Saturday, 10th March is ‘Pink Day’ at the Forbes Golf Club. Players are encouraged to wear something pink in support of the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group and to provide a donation on the day. Let us really make the course stand out!

The LVDGA Veterans AGM will be held on 15th March at the Golfie Hotel, commencing at 9.30am. This will be held before the 18-hole event scheduled at Forbes that day. Players are requested to bring a plate for morning tea.

By Short Putt

Croquet News and Results

March 8, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 3rd March
The cooler mornings are very welcome and make our games so much more enjoyable. I expect that soon we will be complaining of the cold! Saturday’s games saw a smaller contingent of players than there has been over the past few weeks.

A general meeting was held on Tuesday, 20th February, where the position of Treasurer was handed over from Dorothea Croker to Caryl Slattery. President Elvy Quirk thanked Dorothea for her generous service to the club since its inception. Congratulations Caryl for taking on this worthwhile task.

It was a slow day on Tuesday with only two clean sweepers in a large field of players. Well done for winning three matches Mary Hodges and Libby Smart!

Saturday saw five clean sweepers with three winning matches from John H. Browne, Colleen Liebich, Veva MacCullagh, Bill Scott and Harley Stewart. Congratulations!

By Anne Stewart

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