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Forbes Croquet

July 13, 2023 by Roxane Manley

A very pleasant morning for croquet.

Last week the Croquet Club purchased 11 mallets that were made by the Mens Shed, and we were lucky enough that the Vandenberg Hotel offered to sponsor us and paid for the mallets. We would like to give them a very big thank you!

There were 27 players for Aussie Croquet on a chilly morning on Saturday 8th July. The big winners were: 14 – 8 Neville Spry, Kevin Rubie and May Jones. 14 – 9 John Job and John Faraah, Merv Langfield and Tony Thomson. 14 – 10 Alex Todd and Joan Littlejohn, Cheryle Toohey and John Browne.

The close games were:

• John Browne and Jeff Liebich 14 BruceField and Allan Jones 13

• Geoff Coles and Ray Burridge 14 LynSimmonds and Noel Jolliffe 13

• Vince Roberts 14 Phillip Moran 12

• Merv Langfield and Phillip Moran 14 JohnBrowne an Tony Thomson 12

• Ray Burridge 14 Kevin Rubie 12

• Robin Pols and Lorraine Todd 14 AlexTodd and Bruce Field 12

• Elvy Quirk and Joan Littlejohn 14 ColleenLiebich and Phillip Moran 12

• Rex Toole and Tony Thomson 14 MayJones and Lyn Simmonds 11

• Neville Spry and Merv Langfield 14 FayPicker and Robin Pols 11

• Colleen Liebich and Cheryle Toohey 14Kevin Rubie and Ray Burridge 11

• Neville Spry and Joan Littlejohn 14 AlexTodd and Allan Jones 11

• Elvy Quirk and Lyn Simmonds 14 MayJones and Sandy Hepburn 11

• Robin Pols and Noel Jolliffe 14 Fay Pickerand Bruce Field 11

• Colleen Liebich and Vince Roberts 14Geoff Coles and John Job 11

• Cheryle Toohey and Rex Toole 14 Lorrraine Todd and John Farah 11

That’s it till next week

By Pegging Out

Tildsley In Dynamic Form

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Jack Dobell checks that Jonathon Cutler has his name on the NTP sheet.

On Saturday, 1st July, the mens golf competition was the July Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet. The field of 51, including two juniors.

The A-Grade Winner was Harry Callaghan with a 70 nett. His birdie on the 17th helped him post a score one shot better than his dad, Todd Callaghan who finished on 71 nett. Todd lost the family bragging rights when he double-bogied the 17 th hole.

The B-Grade provided the highlight for the day when Medal Winner Dave Tildsley finished with a nett 65. Memories of his indifferent form of late where washed away with a 38 front half and an impressive back half. Runner-up was Jeff Haley who was pleased with his 73.

The C-Grade was quiet with scores reflecting the difficult conditions. The winner was Jonathon Cutler who braved the early cold conditions to score 74 nett. Runner-up was Les Little with a 76 net, compiled with equal front and back scores.

The NTP’s went to: 9th H Cutler; 18th S Grallelis. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Jacob Bernardi with a shot to 20cm, and was another to only just miss a hole-in-one.

The ball sweep went to 78 nett on count back. The visitors included Noel Baxter (Keysborough GC, Vic) and Angus Caldwell who is a Forbes member. Head Pro William Gunn had his second comp game at Forbes, finding the cold conditions difficult to handle.

This weekend we have another Individual Stroke event, sponsored by B&M Tooth. Hopefully better weather will entice a few more for the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

Day One Of The NSW Junior State Titles

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

At the NSW Junior State Titles, Grace Duffy and Ngari Walsh were drawn to represent the Forbes team in the march for the opening ceremony. Each player had the opportunity to play in the first game against Sapphire Coast, losing only by one goal, before hitting the ground running against a well drilled Nelson Bay. Forbes staged a second half comeback against Lower Clarence before the toughest game of the day against top team Kiama. The blockbuster of the day was against Gunnedah where we battled it out for our first win! Last game of the day was against a strong Cowra side, keeping them on their toes throughout.

What an exciting introduction to Junior State Titles have been for our girls

Parkes Boars Player Of The Week – Sunshine Parker

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Sunshine Parker

Known as: Sunny.

Where were you born: South Jordan, Utah, USA.

What year were you born: 2000.

When and where did you play your first game of rugby: Alpine City, USA.

When did you come to Parkes: April 2022.

What position do you play: Hooker and Prop.

Your go to food before a game: Eggs on toast.

Interests outside of rugby: Reading, hiking and a good feed.

Where do you work: Deja Brew and Currajong Medical Centre.

Married/In a relationship/Single: Single.

Kids: No.

Rugby player that you look up to: Ilona Maher – USA 7s.

What is it about rugby that keeps you playing: The culture and that there’s a place for everyone.

Parkes U13s Girls At The 2023 Netball NSW Junior State Titles

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The girls got 6 wins from 6 games on day 2 of the State Titles and at the end of day 2 they were sitting 5th on the ladder.

PDNA wish our U13s Representative team all the best for a successful, safe and fun weekend at Netball NSW 2023 Junior State Titles.

Former Fobes Local Headed For Fiji

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Regan Acret (second from left) on the podium after his victory at the Australian National Squash Championships

Former Forbes resident, Regan Acret has claimed the title of Australian National A Grade Champion after competing in the Australian National Squash Championships on 26th – 27th June at Thornleigh Squash Centre.

After winning three preliminary games to secure his place in the final, Regan went on to win the final in three games to one. Regan will now represent Australia when he travels to compete in Fiji in October this year.

Regan has always had a passion for squash, and began playing at the age of 14 in his home town of Forbes, where he grew to be a strong, competent and competitive player. He learnt a great deal from fellow players at the Forbes Squash Club.

In his junior years, Regan played many Central West tournaments and represented the Forbes High School in 2017 before his selection in the NSW team. In 2018 he was selected in the U19’s NSW Blue Tongues competing in Darwin for the NSW Australian Junior Championships.

Regan moved to Wyong on the Central Coast in 2019, to further his squash career. He completes in tournamnets in, and around Sydney and Newcastle, and heads home to Forbes and Parkes for singles and doubles tournaments most weekends.

His family and friends are extremely proud of his achievements, espcially hi greatest supporter, his mum Kim. The entire Forbes community wish you the very best of luck in Fiji, Regan.

Australia’s newest National A Grade Squash Champion.

Around The Fields: Sports Wrap-Up

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Parkes Spacemen U18s releasing balloons in honor of fellow footballer Dane Richards who recently passed. Our con-dolences to Danes family and those who knew him.

SPACEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE

• Spacecats lost to Lithgow 22 – 12
• U18s lost to Lithgow 19 – 18
• Reserve Grade won 16 – 6
• First Grade won 42-6

PARKES & DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Lachlan U/12, 14, 16s Girls play as follows this weekend – FNSW Country Cup: Tell all your family and friends and lets get a Huge crowd to the fields this weekend.

• U/12s: Friday 4pm v Dubbo, Saturday 1pm v Albury, 3pm v Eurobodalla. Sunday 9am v Bathurst, 11am v Southern Tablelands, 1pm v Orange.

• U/14s: Saturday 10.30am v Griffith, 1.30pm v Southern Tablelands, 4pm v Albury. Sunday 10.30am v Bathurst, 1.30pm v Orange.

• U/16s: Saturday 9am v Griffith, 12pm v Dubbo, 2.45pm v Albury. Sunday 9am v Bathurst, 12pm v Eurobodalla.

PARKES GOLF CLUB

Cooler weather saw the number of golfers reduced to around 50 players for the monthly medal. With Telescope Tyres and batteries and Goose Sports as sponsors on the day.

Medal Winners, Rob Hey A grade, Peter Amor B grade, and Sam Standen, C grade.

Full results can be found on the Parkes Golf Club website. You need to log in to ‘book a game’, go to the date, then click on the result”. Gross/nett/grades are all listed.

PARKES BOWLING CLUB

A reminder to all bowlers that the hoodie order form has been posted on the mens notice board and also in the ladies bowls room. Men please note that all your hoodies require the pirate logo on the back as per bowls NSW dress rules and lady bowls members do not. Both men and lady bowlers have the choice of front zipper or no zipper. Orders close on 27th July.

Boars Win Against CSU Mitchell Team On The Student’s Park

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

George Tayor scored the first points of the game.

The Boars, having had two weeks off, were keen to get back on the field. George Taylor was the first to cross and then converted his own try.

A handling error from CSU found the ball with Jacob Hardy – back after a month off from injury. Hardy made no mistake to push across and score.

The forward scrum line of Ben Ryan, Dylan Hood and Lewis Gravatt devastated the CSU scrums. Mitch Westcott was his usually pesky self as the break away who can stop the opposition getting a flow in their play.

“Freddy” Tupou Vereti’s high stepping hard run on the wing got him across the line from a loose pass by CSU. There was no stopping this man mountain in full flight.

Ben Ryan playing tight head prop for the match, pushed his way to add another try for the Boars.

Mick Watt on the wing handed it off to Freddy who was in full flight. The CSU had no answer for this run and Freddy scored his second for the half.

At the break Boars had a 27-0 lead over CSU.

George Taylor was like a man possessed as he zigged and zagged through the CSU defence, handing the ball off to Jacko Guy. Jacko kept the ball safe then handed it back to George before he fell to a tackle.

George did what he does best, and scored again. Uraia Saratibau found the line after a six phase pick and drive by Parkes.

CSU had a line out win on the 5m line and gathered the ball to cross. Conversion was successful.

Chris Parker and Ben Ryan then combine dto get the ball across the line and add to the Bonus Point win. Final score Parkes 47 CSU 7

Next weekend the Boars travel to Mudgee.

Forbes Netball Junior State Titles Team Are Ready To Play

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Pictured are the girls representing Forbes at the upcoming Netball NSW Junior State Titles.

Forbes will be represented by the Forbes 12 years Representative Netball Team at the Netball NSW Junior State Titles, to be held July 1st to 3rd in Liverpool. The girls will play 18 games of netball over the three days of competition, playing against teams from all over the state.

This team has been putting in the work and training twice a week for the last three months and have attended six local carnivals to gain the much needed match practice and match fitness that is needed when representing at state level.

The team would like to thank the parents and players from the 11’s team and the few older players who have assisted us with our training.

A special thank you goes out to Evie Hanley, who we regard as an honorary member of our team. Evie has travelled to all our carnivals and attended our training sessions to help us get ready for State Titles. Evie has been a wonderful training partner and role model for the girls. All team members have improved their skills and have learned to play as a team during this time, and I am very excited for what the girls can achieve at Junior State Titles.

The players leaving for Liverpool on Friday are Indianna Hanley, Sophie Morrison, Grace Fairley, Milly Ridley, Claire Bayley, Alice Currey, Edie Price, Grace Duffy, Ngarie Walsh, Primary Carer Monica Morrison, Manager Carmen Duffy, Coaches Megan Staples and Lyn Ford, umpires Karen Hargraves and Libby Dallimore.

The Forbes Netball Association Committee and members would like to wish our 12 reps good luck, play to your best ability, display great sportsmanship, and respect your teammates, opposition, and umpires.

Stay tuned for a full report on the girls outcome from Netball NSW Junior State Titles. Go Forbes!

Dawson And Betland Triumph Again

June 29, 2023 by Short Putt

Head Pro Will (centre) presenting the Foursomes Scratch Champion Trophy to Peter Dawson (left) and John Betland (right).

The Forbes Golf Club Foursomes Championships, were recently played for both men and ladies.

In the men’s event, sponsored by FINDEX and played over two days, 26 pairs started on the Saturday with 13 pairs returning on Sunday. The championship was decided over 36 holes, while daily prizes were available for play on Saturday and Sunday.

The overall scratch winners were the pairing of John Betland and Peter Dawson who finished on 148, six shots ahead of runners-up Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray. The overall handicap winners were Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray on 145 nett. The runners-up were Niel Duncan and Stephen Uphill on 148 nett.

The day one scores were not overly impressive. The scratch winners were J Bernardi/R Murray with 74, ahead of J Betland /P Dawson on 77. The handicap winners were N Duncan/S Uphill on 69.5 nett, on count back from Bernardi/Murray. The ball sweep went to 77 nett, going to 7 pairs.

The NTPs went to: 9 th Peter Cowhan, 18 th to no-one. The superpin went to Steve Betland (360 cm)

On Sunday, the day two, scratch winners were J Betland/Dawson on 71, with runners-up S Betland/T West on 77, handicap winners were Dawson/Betland on 71.5 nett, from S Betland/T West on 74 nett.

The ball sweep went to 75.5 on count back.

The NTP’s went to: 9th Steve Uphill, 18th Neil McMillan. The Superpin went to J Betland (73 cms).

This weekend the men play the monthly medal, sponsored by Walkers AgnVet, with a stableford medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

SPACEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE

PARKES & DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION

PARKES GOLF CLUB

PARKES BOWLING CLUB

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