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Spacemen v Cowboys This Sunday At Pioneer Oval

August 24, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Great shot caught by SM Photography of Captain Coach Chad Porter celebrating while Will Wardle was still mid flight and about to score for Parkes against Mudgee.

Parkes Spacemen faced Mudgee on 20th August in Mudgee. Club President, Tony Dwyer said, “For 65 – 75% of the game we were leading and looking good and then we got starved of the ball for the last 10-15 minutes, had a few penalties go against us, unlucky bounce of the ball and then all of a sudden they were back in it, we went for a short drop out, they got it back and only had to run five meters to score and the rest is history”. Parkes Spacemen play Wellington at home this Sunday 27th August.

Forbes Magpies Rugby League

August 24, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Let’s get as many Magpies supporters as possible on Magpie Hill this Sunday at Pioneer Oval, Parkes, as our League Tag side and Under 18’s head into round two of finals. Can’t wait to see you all there to cheer these legends on!

Forbes & District Soccer Club

August 24, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Summer Indoor Futsal registration portal is currently delayed due to Football NSW Legal processes but should be ready by the weekend. Indicative registration packages for the 12-14 week program are $75 for juniors 5-17 years and $100 for adults 18 and over. Active Kids Vouchers from 31 July 2023 can be used.

Croquet News

August 24, 2023 by Pegging Out

There were 26 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday 19th August. Four players managed three games, including John Browne, John Farah, Joan Littlejohn and Elvy Quirk. The big winners on the day were:

• 14 – 8 Joan Littlejohn and Elvy Quirk, Cherlyn Toohey and John Farah.

• 14 – 9 Geoff Coles and John Cole, John Browne and Alex Todd, Neville Spry and Sandy Hepburn

There were 32 players on a nice half overcast Tuesday morning 22nd August. Five players managed three games, including Joan Littlejohn, John Farah, Phillip Moran, Kevin Rubie and Peter West. The big winners on the day were 10 – 3 John Farah and Mal Smith, John Browne and Bruce Field.

Mid winners were 9 – 4 John Job and Bruce Field, Geoff Coles and John Farah, Robin Pols and Phillip Moran, Geoff Cole and John Allegri, John Browne and Sandy Hepburn, Robin Pols and Tony Thomson, Elvy Quirk and John Cole, Rusell Anderson and Bill Scott, Rex Toole and Alex Todd.

Croquet is played weekly on Tuesday and Saturday. If you are interested, head down to Halpins Flat at 9am and you will be placed with an experienced player who will show you the idea of the game.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Croquet

August 17, 2023 by Through The Hoop

There was a very special occasion to celebrate at croquet on Tuesday this week, with Geoff Coles turning the magnificent age of 90! It was great to have members of his family join him for 3 games of Croquet. Congratulations Geoff from all the croquet members.

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On Saturday 12th August there were 29 players who took to the courts on a beautiful sunny morning. There were five players who won three games: M. Jones, J. Browne, N. Jolliffe, C. Liebich and N. Spry. Big wins on the day went to:

• N. Spry and J. Farah 14-7

• M. Jones and R. Anderson 14-7

• E. Quirk and J. Browne 14-8

• N. Spry and B. Scott 14-9

• J. Browne and A. Todd, J. Browne and N.Jolliffe 14-9.

14-11 winners and runner-ups were:

• L. Todd, C. Liebich – A. Todd,R. Toole.

• J. Cole, N. Jolliffe – M. Spry, R. Burridge.

• S. Hepburn – V. Roberts.

• J. Littlejohn, N. Jolliffe – M. Spry, B. White.

• E. Quirk – F. Picker.

• C. Liebich, D. Scott – L. Todd, R. Pols.

• K. Rubie, S. Hepburn – J. Allegri, A. Jones.

14-12 winners and runner-ups were:

• N. Spry, J. Littlejohn – D. Scott, R. Toole.

• J. Farah – J. Allegri, B. Scott.

• C. Liebich, R. Toole – A. Jones, L. Todd.

• B. Scott, L. Simmons – R. Burridge, M.Spry.

14-13 winners and runner-ups were:

• F. Picker, M. Jones – R. Anderson, L. Simmons.

• R. Pols – R. Anderson, J. Allegri.

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A total of 31 players enjoyed a great morning in the sunshine playing croquet. There were four players who won three games: J. Browne, J. Job, S. Perry and R. Pols. The big winners were 10-3 J. Job and P. West, 9-4 S.Hepburn and P. West, D. Scott andF.Picker, S. Hepburn and R. Pols, R. Tooland J. Job.

By Through The Hoop

Spacemen Reserve Grade Secure The Win

August 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

It was a tough effort by Parkes Reserve grade who only had 13 players and and empty bench.

Last Sunday four grades of footy were played at Spooner Oval Forbes, between Parkes and Forbes. Reserve Grade brought home the win for Parkes.

Centre for Parkes, Bill Simpson said, “It was a good hit out, from both ends, a real physical game that was all played through the middle”.

Coach Jimmy Clyburn was proud of the boys efforts, saying, “It was a tough effort, we did well considering we had no bench for the whole game, the boys really dug in”.

Reserve grade now sit in fourth position and play St Pats in Bathurst this weekend.

A Win For Grierson And Simmons

August 17, 2023 by Short Putt

Winners Sharon Grierson and Wendy Simmons receive their trophy from Head Pro Will.

Last Saturday the Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford Medley event, contesting for the Bob and Diane Doolin Memorial Trophy. The field comprised 65 men.

The winners were the pairing of Sharon Grierson and Wendy Simmons. They contributed equally to score 48 points, with only one hole where they scored a lonely point. Runners-up were Ted Morgan and Matt Duff with 46 points. While Ted did most of the work, Matt did chime in with a couple of 4-pointers, they were hurt by too many 1-pointers.

The NTP’s went to: 9th Men: N Ryan, Ladies: J Cripps; 18th Men: H Callaghan, Ladies V Lane. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Adam Hall with a shot to 1.66. The ball sweep went to 43, so check in the Pro Shop.

Visitors included Adam and Jarod Hall (Trundle GC), who found the grass greens difficult in comparison to their sand greens, and Digit McAuliffe (Nelson Bay) who was back for another short visit.

On Sunday, the first of the new format 9-Hole Stableford Medley comps was held. The weather turned many players away but Jake LeBrocque did play and managed 18 points, for no reward.

A good number of Forbes players competed in the Temora Open on Sunday, which was preceded by a 4BBB on Saturday. It was fine weather both days, albeit a little chilly.

John Betland and Peter Dawson won the 4BBB event The Sunday Open was won by a player from Leeton with 71. Steve Betland was Runner-up with a 73, and on count back from John Betland and Shane Sallaway.

The Taylor-Made Equipment day is on Tue 22 August, contact Head Pro Will if you want to book in. This weekend the mens comp is an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by MTA Travel (Forbes).

By Short Putt

FPS Show Their True Colours

August 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Soccer fever has hit Australia with 2023 FIFA World Cup. Forbes Public School Principal Megan Staples and FPS teacher Katie Stitt showed their passion for women’s soccer when they both showed up to school on Tuesday sporting just a touch of green and gold to show support for the Mighty Matildas.

The Matildas have captivated the nation with their 2023 World Cup campaign, unfortunately just missing a finals spot, going down to England, three to one in the semi final on Wednesday night.

Well done to FPS for showing your support. Go to the Matildas and women in sport!

Boars Too Good For Dubbo Rhinos In Elimination Final

August 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Ben Ryan forcing his way through the defence, with plenty of Boars to back him up.

Last Saturday, Dubbo Rhinos kicked off – straight into the arms of Soropepeli Soqe “Zorro” who ran the ball right back to the 15m, bowling the defence before him. With four players hanging off him he executed a neat pass onto the chest of Will Bevan. Bevan scored and added the extras.

Rhinos took a penalty goal to put their first points on the board. Parkes 7 – Dubbo 3. Boars mounted a push forward, spinning the ball out to Callum Reed who schored. Parkes 12 – Dubbo 3. Dubbo put the ball over the try line and convert Pares 12 – Dubbo 10.

Luke Bevan was next to score after the Boars scrum monstered the Rhinos pack. Parkes 17 – Dubbo 10. Mahe Fangupo crossed and Luke Bevan converted taking the score to Parkes 24 – Dubbo 10. Then with minutes to go in the first half, Zorro had the ball again – this time he holds it and crosses. Luke Bevan converts and at half time the score is Parkes 31 – Dubbo 10.

The Boars returned to the field, Luke Bevan added a penalty goal in the first five minutes. The rhinos rally to find the line Parkes 34 – Dubbo 15. A handling error from Parkes let Dubbo through again Pares 34 – Dubbo 20.

Tupou Vereti “Freddy” intercepted to score for the Boars. Luke Bevan added the extras. The score Parkes 41 – Dubbo 20 at the halfway mark.

The Rhinos put another two tries on with one conversion to bring their score to 32. Not to be outdone, Boars scored twice more with Luke Bevan, Bevan then converting his own Pares 48 – Dubbo 32. A penalty goal from the sideline added another three to the Parkes tally Parkes 51 – Dubbo 32 then to finish out the game the flying flanker Chris Parker finds the line out wide. The final score on the whistle, Boars 56 – Rhinos 32.

The Boars now make their way to Mudgee for their fourth finals match in as many years.

Parkes Spacemen Raise $8,800 To Support Safe Haven

August 10, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Not only did the Spacemen raise $8,800 but they came away with the win over Dubbo Macquarie 44 – 12.

Our local Parkes Rugby League Club are out of this world amazing. The Parkes Spacemen went above and beyond last Sunday, when they donned special jerseys that were destined to be auctioned post-game at the Coachman Hotel in Parkes to raise funds for Safe Haven in Parkes.

Safe Haven is a place you can go if you are feeling distressed or having suicidal thoughts. It is a safe place where you can talk openly about how you are feeling and what you are going through. A place where you can feel supported and not judged. You can talk to peer-support workers or be connected to a mental health professional. If you don’t feel like chatting, you can spend time in a quiet space and listen to music. It’s free and you don’t need an appointment.

This is the first time the club has held this special day to support Safe Haven and suicide prevention but it certainly won’t be the last. Club President Tony Dwyer said, “We want to try and do it every year. If we can help just one person, then it will be a great thing.”

“The whole idea came about at last years presentation night when Captain Coach Will Wardle decided to donate his coaching money back and said he wanted to do something for suicide prevention charity.That is when we teamed up with Safe Haven in town, they are a new initiative set up by a few local people to help with mental health and suicide prevention.

“As a club, the Parkes Spacemen and the Junior League have lost three young men to suicide over the years and so we feel anything we can do to raise awareness is a great thing,” said Tony.

The club purchased a set of jumpers and decided that the Sunday, 6th August game against Dubbo Macquarie would be a fitting round as the Dubbo club have also been affected by suicide.

An incredible total of $8,800 was achieved, with $1,000 raised on the day by walking around the ground with buckets, and a further $7,800 from the jumper auction. All funds will go towards assisting the Safe Haven office in Parkes.

Tony is exceptionally proud of the clubs effort in supporting such an important issue, going on to say, “There is always a stigma with men and young blokes, they tend to bottle things up and won’t open up to people. We’ve been banging on all year about getting together, talking to your mates, make sure you open up, there is always plenty of help there and always a light at the end of the tunnel.

“We have always said with our club, there is a lot of senior people and coaches, if anyone has a problem or needs to talk just come and chat to us and we can help or we can point them in the right direction.”

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