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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.

Congratulations Ben Lovett

June 27, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Ben participates in Ambassador work through GOAL College working with year 11 and 12 students.


Ben was part of the NRL Roads to Regions tour visiting schools in Port Macquarie and Forster.

Ben Lovett Has A Passion For Regional Communities

June 27, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Ben recently visited Brewarrina alongside Latrell Mitchell, Shaquai Mitchell and Jack Wighton. Representing the Win­marra foundation founded by Latrell, the boys spent time engaging with the local community and assisting at-risk youth.

Former Parkes Spacemen and current South Sydney Rabbitohs player Ben Lovett has been nominated for the The Ken Ste­phen Medal – Man of the Year, which rec­ognises the efforts of an NRL player who has not only achieved on the field, but has committed time off the field to community projects. A player is nominated by their NRL club for going above and beyond in their involvement in charity work, youth develop­ment or community support.

The 2024 Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year nominees form the NRL Commu­nity Team of the Year. Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite nominee and we are urging everyone to vote for former Parkes local Ben Lovett who was selected as a nominee from South Sydney Rabbi­tohs. Souths have won the award for the last two years, in 2023 with Latrell Mitchell and in 2022 with Cody Walker. Lets help Ben make it three in a row

Ben had this to say about being nomi­nated: “I’m honoured to be nominated for an award that represents something bigger than football. Giving back to the community and inspiring kids to achieve their dreams has always been my passion.

“I am grateful for Parkes, the Spacemen and the Rabbitohs for giving me the plat­form to make a difference, and for their sup­port throughout.”

To vote for Ben go to: www.nrl.com/com­munity/awards/ken-stephen-medal/

Haylee Redfern Is Now A WKSF World Champion

June 20, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Haylee is pictured competing in the Long Cycle 16kg + 16kg.

 

Forbes woman Haylee Redfern has re­turned from a four day competition in Po­land, 6th – 9th June, as the WKSF Kettle­bell Sport World Champion. Hayley was a winner in the following categories, Amateur Long Cycle Champion 16kg + 16kg, Mas­ter OALC Champion 16kg, Amateur 30min OALC Champion 16kg, Master 30min OALC Champion 16kg, New World Re­cord Masters 30min One Arm Long Cycle (OALC), Silver medalist in Masters Long Cycle and Bronze in Amateur OALC.

When asked when she first set her sights on becoming a World Champion, Haylee said: “I’ve always set my own standards quite high. I qualified for the Australian Team back in 2019 – my first year of Kettle­bell Sport, however due to Covid was un­able to travel to Spain for the 2020 World Championships.”

Haylee said of the moment she realised she had won: “It was a very emotional ex­perience standing on that platform when the National Anthem started playing. It was so surreal and such an honour to think of what I had achieved for my country and myself.”

“The importance of being the best role model I can be to my children is highly valued to me and for them to say they are proud, reassures me I must be doing something right in the parenting depart­ment. They are 7 and 11.”

Haylee is back on the platform this week­end as part of the re-qualification process; before competing at State of Origin in Au­gust then onto the GSAA Nationals in Mel­bourne in September.

Forbes Magpies Rugby League

June 20, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The Magpies take on Orange Hawks in Round 8 at home this weekend. League tag will be at 10.30am, Under 18s 11.30am, Re­serve Grade 12.40pm and First Grade 2pm.

If you’re not doing anything Sunday head on over to Spooners Oval for a great day out.

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