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Close Finish In Golf

August 1, 2024 by Short Putt

On Saturday 27th August the Forbes Golf Club event was a 4BBB Medley Stableford, sponsored by the Hawke Family.

The scores were better than last week, and required count backs to separate the winners.

The Handicap winners were the pair of Mike Kelly and Simon Martino. Their score of 45 points was a shot ahead of a very bunched group of contenders. Simon contributed well on the front-9 while Mike carried the back-9.

The Runners-up were decided on count back when three teams recorded 44 points.

The nod went to Archie Quirk paired with Jayden Pendleton. Jayden was steady throughout but Archie had a blinder on the back-9.

In a new initiative, a trophy for the best Ladies team was sponsored by Jill Cripps.

This was won by Jenny Fletcher and Deb Tilley with 43 points. They scored points onevery hole but needed to turn some 1’s into 2’s.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: Alf Davies, Ladies: K Stirling; 18th – Men: J Cutler, Ladies: B Duncan. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Alf Davies whose shot was perfectly executed and finished 95 cm away.

The ball sweep went to 41 points on count back. The visitors came from Trundle and Parkes.

Reminders include the Trundle Open on 3rd and 4th August, the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August, and don’t forget the registration for the PGA Scramble on the 1st September.

This weekend the comp is the August Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. There is the Stableford Medley on Sunday as well as the Trundle Open.

Come along and enjoy.

By Short Putt

Forbes Auto Sports Club To Host Championships

August 1, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Local young guns Mason and Reed Wild are gearing up to compete on their home soil for the Australian Junior Track Championships at Forbes Auto Sports Club later this month.

Mason is coming into the Australian title meeting as a hot favourite in the 65cc division. Having done plenty of laps around Forbes Auto Sports Club over the years he’s ready for the challenge and is looking to add another title to his collection.

Reed has had a difficult preparation with bike issues but after several hours and dedication from the team, he is ready to face the challenge that an Australian Title poses in both the Division 250cc and 65cc class alongside his brother.

Don’t miss out on the action, head along to support the boys on 10th and 11th August at Forbes Auto Sports Club, 205 Hoopers Rd.

Be Seen @ Forbes Pony Club

August 1, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Thank you to everyone who attended for an action packed day full of horses, friends and lots of smiles.

Thank you to the amazing judges who volunteered your time this, and your feedback on how lovely the riders were.

To all the members that volunteered over the weekend, cooking , setting up, canteen, judging, big THANK YOU!

Be Seen @ Nations Of Origin Tournament

July 25, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Parkes PCYC sent 3 teams to Sydney last week to compete in the Nations of Origin Tournament. Ollie, Kate and Andy Thomas prepared one of the footy teams.

Parkes PCYC Club Manager Kimberlet Sherrett helped the kids raise over $20,000 to be able to participate. Torin Hando and Jordan McDougall prepared the other team.

This was the first Nations of Origin Tournament that Parkes PCYC have competed in, so it was seen as an historic moment. Sam Clark prepared the gym girls.

Golfers Scoring Below Expected

July 25, 2024 by Short Putt

Marcus Inder, Nick Inder and Kailab Tyne are prepared for their game.

On Saturday field of 70 turned out for the Mens golf event, a 2-Person Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The Scratch winners were the pair of Tim West and Steve Betland. Their score of 68 needed a count back to get the win. Unlucky Runners-up were Alf Davies and Phil Duke who needed on shot less on the back-9.

In the Handicap, Brianna and Carolyn Duncan combined for a worthy 65 nett. But they also fought off a count back, pushing Alf Davies and Phil Duke into another Runner-up spot.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: B Parker, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Ashton, Ladies: S Crosby. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Sean Brindle whose shot was a long way off but the only name on the sheet. The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back. The visitors came from Trundle, Caragabal and Parkes.

A reminder for the Trundle Open on Aug 3&4, and the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August. And do not forget to Register for the PGA Scramble to be held on 1st September. This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, and there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

Forbes Croquet News

July 18, 2024 by Pegging Out

There were 32 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday 6th July. Three new visitors included Pam and Tony Thompson’s son Brian, and grandchildren Henry and Evie.

Four players managed to win three games, John Browne, John Farah, Noel Jolliffe and another newer player David West.

The big winners were 14-8 Brian and Tony Thomson, Peter and David West.

The mid winners included:

• 14-9 John Farah and Colleen Liebich, Noel Jolliffe and Colleen Liebich, May Jones and John Browne, Bill Scott and Noel Jolliffe.

• 14-10 Robin Pols and May Jones, John Browne and Marie Spry, Cheryle Toohey and Peter West, John Browne and Robin Pols, Cheryle Toohey and Peter West.

There were 32 Players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday 9th July. There were three players who had three wins, Noel Jolliffe, Elvy Quirk and Fay Picker. The big winners were:

• 11-2 John Farah and Frank Donohoe

• 10-3 Elvy Quirk and Lyall StrudwickThe mid winners included:

• 9-4 Allan Jones and Fay Picker, Enid Baker, Bill Scott and Sue Jolliffe, Ray Martin and Bruce Field.

By Pegging Out

Re-fenced And Rejoicing

July 11, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Urban Services team members Sue Ramsay, Greg Ridge and Mark Noakes drilling post holes for Grinsted Oval picket fence replacement.

The iconic white picket fence has returned to South Circle and Grinsted Rugby Union Ovals in Forbes with a custom hinged drop system to minimise future floods impact.

The Urban Services team has devised a poly hinged rod at the base of the fence which can enable it to be easily flattened in flood preparation. Constructed from a durable plastic composition, the pickets and structure mostly survived the last flood which reached depths of 2.5 metres over the site.

However, in the next flood, the fence panels can be laid flat on the ground and possibly secured with pegs in times of a strong water current.

In between other flood recovery efforts and business as usual, Council’s Urban Services Crew has been removing damaged pickets and rebuilding new panel sections to rebuild the fence. Existing panels are being cleaned with finials (tops of pickets) being secured and glued. This has been a major cost (and waste) saving measure rather than just replacing the new fence entirely.

Minimal new fence panels were required to be purchased.

The newly refurbished fence is now almost complete and has the ovals returning to their former glory with a new custom flood proof inclusion.

Patrick Murphy from Forbes Shire Council Urban Services Team has been salvaging pickets and making up new panels to replace the iconic white picket fence around Grinsted and South Circle Ovals.

Forbes Croquet Club

July 11, 2024 by Pegging Out

We had 30 players for Aussie Croquet on 29th June. There were three players that managed to win three games, John Allegri, Phillip Moran and Elvy Quirk. The big winners were: 14-8 Joan Littlejohn and John Allegri. The mid winners were: 14-9 Kevin Rubie, John Farah and Noel Jolliffe. 14-10 John Browne and Dorelle Scott, Phillip Moran, John Cole and Barry White, Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie, Vince Roberts and Frank Donohoe.

On Tuesday 2nd July, we had a record number of 43 players compete, as the players that are turning up are enjoying the game and friendship. We once again welcomed Robin Pols daughter and grandaughter, Catrina and Oliver Hunt, and James, the gradndson of Pam and Tony Thomson.

There were six players that won three games: Geoff Coles, Noel Jolliffe, Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie, Mal Smith and Robin Pols (how does she keep doing it!). The big winners were 10-3 Mal Smith, Robin Pols and Oliver Hunt. The mid winners were 9-4 Kevin Rubie and Pam Thomson, Robin Pols and Oliver Hunt, Noel Jolliffe, John Farah and John Cole, Iren Ford and Peter West, Colleen Liebich and Geoff Coles.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Croquet Report

July 4, 2024 by Elvy

On Tuesday 25th June, golf croquet was played with 40 players in attendance.

Three games won by John Farah, Noel Jolliffe, Colleen Liebich and Vince Roberts.

Good to see Vince has the reins now and much improved. He sure enjoys his croquet.

John Farah, fresh back from a break away, has won all three games on all four of his last outings. Think this would be another record broken.

Also we have had many husband and wife combinations playing croquet but think we have another record with three members of the one family playing, namely Enid Baker, Rex Toole and Bruce Toole.

Scores recorded 11/2 John Browne & John Farah, 10/3 Merv Langfield & Fay Picker, Rex Toole & Enid Baker, Lyall Strudwick & Bill Scott.

9/4 Sue Wade & Mal Smith, John Farah & Allan Jones, Robin Pols & Marie Spry, Frank Donohoe & Bruce Field 8/5 Rex Toole & Lynn Simmonds, Russell Anderson & John Farah, Vince Roberts & Peter West, Jill Cripps & Neil Gilmour, Noel Jolliffe & Alister Lockhart, John Allegri & Lyall Strudwick, Kevin Rubie & Vince Roberts, Vince Roberts & Mal Smith, John Cole & Allan Jones.

Many 7/6 scores were also recorded.

Great to see Sue Wade & Jill Cripps coming up in the winning circles as they are relatively new to the game. Well done girls.Aussie croquet was played on Saturday June 22nd. Foggy conditions prevailed but did not deter 33 very keen players.

Birthdays for July are Helen Spry, Sue Jolliffe, Margaret Dent and David Williams.

Happy birthday to those members.

That’s all the croquet news that we have for now. With six playing courts at Halpins Flat, we play golf croquet every Tuesday.

You are asked to arrive no later than 10 to 9 for the draw to take place if you would like a game. For enquiries, call 0428 540 272.

Elvy / President.

Holiday Fun Will Be At The Forbes Netball Courts

July 4, 2024 by Roxane Manley

A netball clinic will be run on Tuesday July 16 for all boys and girls.

The holiday clinic is not just for registered netballers, but for all juniors looking for something to do during the holidays.

To add to the fun on the courts, the morning will also be a fundraiser for The Kids Cancer Project, where vital research is undertaken to tackle childhood cancer.

NetSetGo ages from 6 years to 9 years will be held at 10am till 11.30am, and juniors from 9 years to 12 years will be held at 11.30am till 1pm.

Cost for the session is just $10 cash only, and a free ball is included to add to the value.

All money raised on the morning will be donated to The Kids Cancer Project.

A mini market stall will also be operating to add to the fundraising total with delicious baking and preserves, as well as juicy oranges and mandarins.

Boys and girls are all welcome to help raise funds and have holiday fun, under the direction of accredited coaches.

This is also a great way to learn and discover the great game of netball.

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