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Parkes Spacemen Secure The Win In Annual Grudge Match Against Forbes Magpies

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Spacemen and Magpies shake hands after an exciting game at Pioneer Oval in Parkes.

The annual June long weekend grudge match between Parkes and Forbes had crowds swarming Pioneer oval. Four games were played and no one left disappointed.

The Spacecats started off the day in spectacular fashion, unfortunately the girls went down to Forbes 10 – 22.

The U18s clash was a thriller and it ended in a 22 – 22 draw. Also ending in a draw was the 2nd Grade teams for Parkes and Forbes, the final result being 16 – 16.

The Spacemen secured bragging rights in the main event, a match that had the crowd roaring and a final score of 28 – 10

NSW Office Of Sport: Applications Now Open For Football Legacy Fund

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Applications for The NSW Football Legacy Fund are now open. The Fund aims to improve football facilities and support infrastructure, increase participation opportunities, and improve female player pathways.

These improvements will create a tournament legacy ensuring all of NSW is positively impacted from hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. More info can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund

Another important reminder from the NSW Office of sport is if you’re heading out to junior sport this weekend, don’t forget to be mindful of how your behaviour on the sidelines can impact kids and volunteers.

Remember to think before you speak, remain supportive and help create a fun and positive environment!

Forbes Croquet News

June 16, 2023 by Pegging Out

John Browne celebrated his 80th birthday recently at croquet. He received his ‘OBE’ and enjoyed a lovely cake.

On a very foggy Saturday morning, 29 players managed to find their way to the croquet courts. Five players were able to win three games, John Cole, Bruce Field, Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry and Peter West.

The big winners were 14-7 Peter West and May Jones, 14-8 Peter West, Kevin Rubie and Bruce Field and 14-9 Elvy Quirk and John Cole, John Browne and Ray Burridge, Cheryle Toohey and Bruce Field.

The close games were:

• Ros Rennick 14 Russell Anderson 13

• Cheryle Toohey and John Cole 14 John Allegri and Phillip Moran 13

• Sandy Hepburn and Russel Anderson 14 Rex Toole and Loraine Todd 12

• John Cole and Peter West 14 Geoff Coles and Marie Spry 12

• Dorelle Scott and Neville Spry 14 Robin Pols and Cheryle Toohey 11

• John Browne and Bruce Field 14 Lorraine Todd and Vince Roberts 11

• Dorelle Scott 14 Vince Roberts and Sandy Hepburn 11

• Allan Jones and Ros Rennick 14 Bill Scott and Lorraine Todd 11

• Rex Toole14 Marie Spry 11

• Kevin Rubie and Robin Pols 14 John Browne and Alex Todd 11

• Doreen Rogers and May Jones 14 Rex Toole and Allan Jones 11

• Joan Littlejohn and Tony Thomson 14 Marie Spry and John Allegri 10

• Neville Spry and Alex Todd 14 Doreen Rogers and Fay Picker 10

• Neville Spry and May Jones 14 Allan Jones andDorelle Scott 10

• Fay Picker and Phillip Moran 14 Doreen Rogers and Elvy Quirk 10

• John Allegri and Ray Burridge 14 Ros Rennick and Bill Scott 10

• Come along if you would like to try croquet. That’s it, until next week.

By Pegging Out

Good Support For CanAssist

June 16, 2023 by Short Putt

the winning team – Phil Duke, Terry Sharpe, Laurie O’Connor and Alf Davies not impressed with the fog, but which proved a winning formula.

The Saturday golf event was a 4-person Ambrose Medley. A field of 117 players played to support the Forbes Branch of CanAssist Forbes.

The Scratch winners were the group of L Grierson, S Mineham, S Tind-Simmons and C Hanrahan who scored 62, splitting their score evenly between the two 9’s.

The main prize went to the Handicap winners. The group of Alf Davies, L O’Connor, P Duke had the services of Terry Sharpe on a high handicap. They shot 61 scratch, finishing with 54 ¼ nett, having started with birdies on the first three holes.

Other Handicap prize winners:

•2nd: J LeBrocque, J Hamilton, W Bergman, A Whittingham on 56 ¾.

3rd: G Webb, B Doyle, M Livingston, M Duff on 57 7/8

4th: J Zannes, R Webb, D Rhodes, P Tisdell on 59 1/8.

NTP’s were held on each of the par-3’s:

Men: R Smith, A Grierson, B Doyle, S Uphill

Ladies: W Simmons, V Rebellato, K Steele-Park, L Cowhan.

The ‘2nd shot on 12th’ went to: Ladies: S Grierson

Men: Joe Gorton

On Monday the Club ran a PGA Scramble. The field comprised 21 teams from six clubs, including travellers from Wentworth GC and Young.

The winners were on fire, shooting a 65 scratch and nett 55.5. This group had travelled from Young, and included F Tanner, A Tanner, R Bush and N Bush. Second place went to J Dobell, N Ryan, G Hooper and M Medlyn (Fbs) on 56 7/8 nett, with third going to L Donnelly, M Brown, J Tongue and S Tongue (Dubbo) with 58 ¼ nett.

By Short Putt

National Parks Association Of NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks

June 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The National Parks Association of NSW, Lachlan Valley Branch Walks always welcome new walkers. If you are interested, following are the upcoming planned walks.

Wednesday, 21st June: Property of Clive Hawken, 1035 Cookamidgera Rd, Cookamidgera. Leader Clive and Graeme MacRaild 0474 041 082. Medium 3-4kms, some climbing. Time to be confirmed, check with Graeme the night before.

Wednesday, 19th July: Conimbla National Park. Meet 9.30am at Gooloogong Memorial Park, corner Main St (Lachlan Valley Way) and King St (Warraderry Way). Hard 6-8kms climbing, scrambling. Leaders Liz and Graeme MacRaild. Contact Liz 0455 915 989.

Wednesday 16th August: 16 Gunning Gap, Forbes. Meet 9.30am at Forbes Railway Station. Easy 4kms. Leader Peter Cannon 6866 1225.

Saturday 9th September: Goobang National Park, Bumberry Ridge Trail. Meet at Lions Park, Molong Rd Parkes 9am or at Bumberry Ridge Trail rest area 9.20am. Medium on track and off track 6 kilometres, steep sections. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346 586.

Please contact the walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to join. A $2 donation for each walker is appreciated. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair for the post-walk cuppa.

Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair for the post-walk cuppa.

Easy: (5 to 10 kilometres) Mostly flat to slightly undulating topography. Walks are mostly on tracks or fire trails and of moderate distance. Walk suitable for those with a minimum level of fitness.

Medium: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate hills or rough terrain. May involve some off track walking. Walk may involve shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average fitness level.

Hard: (5 or more kilometres) Walk may involve hilly or mountainous terrain, rough tracks, a trackless route or an extended distance. Walk suitable for above average fitness level.

Mixed Results For Swamp Tigers But A Solid Win For Panthers

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Parkes and Orange seniors at the post-match presentation of the Best On Ground medallion, which was awarded to Ryan Alexander of Parkes.

Three goals in the opening term helped a tenacious Orange/Forbes under 17’s overcome Dubbo in round six of the Triple M AFL Central West competition.

It was Orange/Forbes who started full of fire and kicked three goals four before Dubbo knew what had happened to take a 22 point lead into quarter time.

Dubbo hit back in the second term kicking three straight goals taking the Swamp Tigers by surprise with their physical play and ball movement, Orange/Forbes countered with some scores of their own to lead by only seventeen points at half time.

The third term was an even affair with Orange/Forbes only able to increase the lead by 1.

Orange/Forbes took control in the last term kicking three goals three six to kick away and record a 10.13 (73) to 6.1 (37) victory.

The under 14’s match was played in gale force conditions, as a result points were at a premium. The Dubbo team kicked an early goal to lead by six early in the first quarter but some good work from Romulus Milsom set up Joey Bock for a goal and the score was evened up soon after, but Dubbo hit back to lead by six at the first break.

Dubbo handled the conditions better in the second term and they kicked one goal four to nil to take a 3.4 (22) to 1.0 (6) lead into half time. Dubbo’s second term goal was to be the last goal scored for the match.

The third and fourth terms were as tight as it comes with the Swamp Tigers having several chances but unable to convert, with the only points coming courtesy of behinds from Dubbo. Dubbo was more clinical with their possession and created more chances enabling them to take the win 3.11 (29) to 1.0 (6).

It was great day for the Forbes players with Cayden Metzeling being awarded best on ground for the 14’s. Zain Clark was strong again at the back and Romulus Milsom and Logan McMahon had their best games of the season, while in the 17’s Damien Chopping was named BOG while Reece Matheson was again instrumental in the win.

In other games, the senior side the Parkes Panthers beat Orange 7.13 (55) to 4.3 (27) on Saturday night. Congratulations to Parkes for a great night that also saw the debut of several new Parkes Auskcikers and Forbes Juniors as goal umpires. In the other junior games on Sunday Orange Youth Girls took out Dubbo 13.13 (91) to 1.0 (6) and the under 12’s Orange won 7.6 (48) to 0.2 (2).

Next week there will be no games due to the King’s birthday weekend. The junior season will get re-commence on Sunday June 18 v the Bathurst Giants in Orange, while the Panthers also tackle Giants in Parkes on Saturday 17th June.

Forbes under 14’s (in order) Romulus Milsom, Jackson Beaudin and Max Ridge who goal umpired and ran water.

Parkes Boars Player Of The Week – Michael Watt

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Michael Watt

Known as: Mick.

Where were you born: Orange.

What year were you born: 1995.

When and where did you play your first game of rugby: Canowindra Pythons, Canowindra 2013.

When did you come to Parkes: 2021.

What position do you play: 10/15 Fullback or Fylhalf.

Your go to food before a game: Coffee.

Interests outside of rugby: Beers with family and mates.

Where do you work: Carpenter/civil earthworks.

Married/in a relationship/single: In a relationship.

Kids: No.

What is it about rugby that keeps you playing: The team.

The team describes Mick as one of the hardest working players. Captain of 2nd grade and usually benches for 1st grade each week.

Don’t Miss The Social Event Of The Year

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Who will win the coveted Coradgery Cup in 2023? Pictured is last years winner Neon Moon with jockey Tony Cavallo. Inset: Local band Foxxy Cleopatra will once again be entertaining the crowds this Saturday.

It is once again that time of year, and all the elements are coming together for the premier event of the Parkes social calendar. The Parkes Coradgery and Diggers Picnic Races will be held this Saturday 10th June. So, dust off your fascinators and race gear and be sure to get involved in this great local event.

Fashions on the Field is one of the highlights of the day offering an array of prizes and prestige to the glamourous colts and fillies. The Fashions on the Field categories this year will once again include: Elegant Lady, Stylish Man, Millinery and Best Dressed couple.

The spectator area is looking great and the track is in top notch condition for the day’s five-race program. The renovated grandstand and covered bookies rink complete the excellent facilities for punters and a relaxed environment offers something for everyone, making this venue one of the best in the Central West.

The June long weekend has long since become a ‘back to Parkes’ weekend, with many residents opening their homes to friends and relatives who return to Parkes to celebrate for the weekend.

The event attracts visitors from all over the state, as well as from interstate.

There will be food on offer from the Quota ladies, who are back in the saddle driving the canteen in the newly renovated grandstand space. There will also be full bar facilities on course.

Several commercial and private marquees will be providing food and alcohol, so gather your friends and join a group for an afternoon of fun and entertainment.

Much loved local band, Foxxy Cleopatra, has been invited to perform on the day to provide entertainment for all to enjoy.

Organise a group and head along for a great day out. Gates open at 11.30am and entry is $20 for adults, under 16 years are free. Get your tickets before the event from 123tix or at the gate on the day.

History Making 250 First Grade Games For Ben Ryan

June 9, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Boars first grade bring home the points in a tough encounter against Dubbo Rhinos.

Ben Ryan recently played his 250th senior game for the Parkes Boars Rugby Club, and in doing so became only the sixth player in Boars history to play 250 games.

Ben is a Boars junior commencing in the under 15s in 2002. He played his first senior game in 2005 in third grade against Orange Emus, and his first grade debut was in 2007 against Narromine.

Now in his 18th year of seniors, Ben is a four time premiership player, was best and fairest in 2014, a three time players player and has represented Central West for five seasons.

Ben was coach of last year’s premiership team, is a former Clubman of the Year and Vice President. Congratulations on your 250th Ben, well done.

The achievements don’t stop there, with Mackenzie Green recently playing his 100th senior game for the club.

Mackenzie is a Boars junior commencing in the under 11s in 2008. He played his first senior game in 2016 in colts against Orange City. His first grade debut was in 2017 against Forbes.

Mackenzie is a two time premiership player, was second grade most improved in 2020 and received the first grade coaches award in the 2021 premiership year. Mackenzie played every game possible for three consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2022. Well done on your 100th Mackenzie.

Last Saturday 3rd June, Parkes Boars also celebrated the win over Dubbo – final score Boars 28 Rhinos 24.

Mackenzie Green in his 100th senior club game, Will Smith and Mitch Westcott were among the best. Ben Ryan led from the front and came off with nothing left in a crucial win for the Boars.

Two weeks off now as the teams take time out to rest recover and reset. On June 24th we travel to Bathurst for round 10.

Uphill Takes Medal

June 9, 2023 by By Short Putt

Lachlan Ally following his successful putt.

On Saturday, 3rd March the Mens golf competition was the June Monthly Medal, sponsored by BWR Accountants & Advisors. The field of 59, including two juniors, produced the whole range of scores, both good and bad.

The A-Grade Winner was Stephen Uphill with a 68 nett. He was pleased to finally earn the Medal, having finished as bridesmaid a few times previously. Runner-up was Ken Sanderson with 69 nett, who unlike man did well on the back-9.

The B-Grade Winner was Brett Thomas with 66 nett, the best score of the day. Runner-up was Matt Coles with 69 nett, who rued the triple-bogeys on three holes.

The C-Grade Winner was David Rhodes with 70 nett, who was well pleased with his

steady all-round game. Runner-up was Harry Quirk with a 74 nett. A few rough hole

son the back-9 brought him undone.

The NTP’s went to: 9th N Duncan; 18th M Coles. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Andrew Dukes with a shot to 35 cms, which only just missed a hole-in-one. The ball sweep went to 76 nett on count back.

The visitors included Bob Hansen (Shoalhaven Heads) and Andrew Brownlow (Peak Hill). Also among the field was new Head Pro William Gunn, who admits he has a lot of work to do before he masters the course.

There were too few players to hold a Stableford Medley on Sunday.

This weekend we have the CanAssist 4-Person Ambrose on Saturday, 10th June, and the Scramble on Monday, 12th June. There is a Stableford Medley on Sunday if numbers allow, so come along.

By Short Putt

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