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Parkes Spacemen 2023 Season Launch

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Parkes Spacecats are gearing up for a big 2023 season.

The Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Club held their 2023 season launch at the Parkes Leagues Club on Thursday, 6th April.

Club President Tony Dwyer was pleased with with the number of people who attended on the night, saying “We put it on for the players, we organise the alcohol and food. It is a thank you to everyone for their hard work in the pre-season and to let everyone know what’s coming up for the season.”

The 2023 season kicks off for the Spacemen at Pioneer Oval this Sunday, 16th April. First Grade will take on Orange Hawks, while the other three grades will take on Cowra.

The first grade team are going into round one with a win over Orange Hawks a few weeks ago in a trial match that took place in Orange. “Parkes go in with a bit of a leg up, but it could be a different story on the day as both teams will be stronger,” said Tony.

Captain/coach Chad Porter will help select the sides this week based on form at training and during the three trial games against Thelemere, Orange and Wellington. Tony’s hope for the 2023 season is that the Spacies take it week by week and hopefully get the job done at the end of the year.

If you don’t already have plans for this Sunday, head along to Pioneer Oval to cheer on the Spacies in all four grades.

Strong Results At Saturday’s ProKonnect Day Spa Stableford

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The grow in at Parkes golf course, is coming along nicely, even the turtle’s are keen to see the new greens. New drone photos of the course development are available on the Parkes Golf Club website.

A blustery, and rain threatening day, greeted the early Saturday morning golfers to contest the ProKonnect Day Spa Stableford event. Our thanks go out to Sammi for sponsoring this event. There were 51 golfers brave enough to have a hit.

There were only four golfers to equal or better the stableford par score, with the Ward boys Ian and James battling out for first prize with Ian getting a rare win over James with a 41 point haul beating James by 3.

Anthony Riach had a 37 point haul with Peter Bristol on 36. Anthony was the only player to score in the 70’s with a 75 on the day then 5 back to James Ward and Blake Smith on 80.

In the ladies’ event Cath Coates survived a countback to win with 32 points. Cath has settled into the Parkes course since arriving from Sydney and no doubt will enjoy the updated course when it arrives.

Some of the older gents played well in the wind and cold with Reg Davison and Graham Cooke firing solid 34s and John Pearce, Rod Luyt and Tom Delmenico carding 33s.

The Nearest The Pins this week were – on the Harvey Norman 11th won Kath Jeffress on 288cm, the Westlime 15th won by Cath Coates on 510cm and the 18th won by Anthony Riach on 85cm.

Ball winners were Anthony Riach 37, Peter Bristol 36, Nick Strudwick, Phil Smith, Rod Kiley 35, Garry Phillips, Reg Davison, Mark Kelly, Graham Cooke, Tony Hendry 34. The Captain vs President was won again by Captain Cath’s team 160 to President Dave’s 123.

Note to members that the Wednesday 18 holes will now be a medley event open to all members. Next week is an 18 Hole Medley 4BBB Stableford / Individual in conjunction sponsored by Matthew Knighton.

Tickets Selling Fast For PMJRLC Sportsmans Fundraising Dinner

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

On Monday 10th April, rugby league legend, Royce Simmons set off from Dubbo on his Big Walk to raise funds for Dementia.

Royce is set to walk into Parkes next Thursday, 20th of April and the Parkes Marist Junior Rugby League Club (PMJRLC) is holding a Sportsman’s Dinner to assist in Royce’s fundraising efforts. Some of the funds raised on the night will also go back to the PMJRLC.

Guest speakers at the dinner will include rugby league legends, Royce Simmons, Terry Lamb and Garry Jack, with former local boy and NRL star Luke Goodwin.

An auction with some great signed sporting memorabilia on offer will be supported by raffles, lucky door prizes and a Q&A session with the special guest speakers.

The Sportsmans Dinner will start at 6.30pm at the Parkes Services Club and tickets cost $35pp. If you have not yet organised a table and purchased tickets, be sure to do so quickly so you don’t miss out.

Tickets are available at www.123tix.com.au/events/38306/royces-big-walk-parkes

Croquet News

April 14, 2023 by Pegging Out

We had 24 brave players for Aussie Croquet on a very misty, windy morning on Saturday 8th April. Thank goodness the morning improved. We had a family affair, Robin Pols turned up with her daughter Catrina and granddaughter Olivia.

Four players won three games, John Browne, Kevin Rubie, Barry White and Tony Thomson. The big winners were:

14 – 8 May Jones and Kevin Rubie, TonyThomson and Barry White.

14 – 9 Joan Littlejohn and Tony Thomson

A chilly morning on Tuesday 11th saw 30players for Golf Croquet. There were threewinnes of three games, Fay Picker, KevinRubie and Rex Toole.The big winners were:

9 – 4 Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field, Neville Spry and Rex Toole, Kevin Rubieand Sandy Hepburn, Lyn Simmonds andJohn Cole, John Farah and Rex Toole,John Browne and Kevin Rubie, John Farah and Fay Picker.

Anzac Day is almost upon us and of course that will be a holiday for all our croquet players as we pause to remember those who served our beautiful country with survivors but many lost lives. Meanwhile stay well, stay safe and be kind to each other.

See you next week.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Platypi Name 1st Grade Side To Take On Cowra

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Forbes Platypi were dominant in their third pre-season trial game agains the Hall Bushrangers R.F.C scoring 11 tries to 1. The ladies played a hard fought game coming from behind to finish on top 17-10.

This Saturday, 15th April the Forbes Platypi will play their first game of the season at home against Cowra. Following flood damage to the grounds last year, it has been a slow recovery but things are looking better and are ready ahead of the first match up at home.

A solid team has been named for this Saturday’s game, and first grade assistant coach Chris said, “There are a few guys that have trialed really well and they have been given the opportunity because they have shown the commitment that is required”.

“We’ve got a lot of new faces, and so far we have been focusing on trying to get some combinations together and trialing guys in different positions.”

It is a six team competition that will be very competitive. Last year, Forbes missed out on making the finals by one point, which should provide some motivation for the players going into this season.

Charlie French has shown he more than deserves the honour of being named captain and the same can be said for co-captain Dan Sweeney.

The Forbes Platypi would like to thank and welcome the 2023 sponsors. The Forbes Platypi welcome back Acheson’s Mitre 10 Forbes as first grade team sponsor. Joining them on the jerseys this year are Forbes Automotive Services, Johnston Rural Group, Newell’s Contracting and Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors.

The second grade team sponsor is Lachlan Valley Vets Forbes/Grenfell. Joining them on the jerseys this year are Gundamain Pastoral Co, Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors, AGnVET Services and Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing.

The colts sponsors for 2023 are AgriWest Rural Pty Ltd. Joining them on the jerseys will be Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co – Forbes, Newell’s Contracting Lachlan Valley Vets Forbes/Grenfell and Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors.

Forbes District Soccer News

April 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Team work makes dreams work! Thanks to the visitors, players, coaches, managers, spectators, volunteers, referees committee for a fabulous day at Harrison Park, for the Girls Mini-Gala Day. Good luck for the WYL Round 1 in Bathurst on Sunday, 30th April.

The advanced, Lachlan Utd and Club training schedule for April is as follows:

Advanced program: All Tuesdays (except Anzac Day) 4th, 11th, 18th and Thursdays this week 4th and 27th April mornings 7am – 8am.

Lachlan Utd, U/12 & 14 Youth League: This Wednesday 4th and 26th April (nothing in school holidays). Under 17s to be notified by Team Coach John Zannes.

Community Training: This Tuesday and Thursday (nothing in school holidays or Anzac Day), then on Thursday 27 April.
3.45 – 4.30pm: Age 4-6 years
4.30 – 5.30pm: Age 7-9 years
5.30 – 6.30pm: Age 10-13 years

The Western NSW Girls Mini Gala Day was hosted by Parkes DSC on Sunday, 2nd April. The Under 10, 12s, 14s and 16 Lachlan United girls will play Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee and Dubbo in an exciting pre-season girls soccer promotion day. It was great to see all the players family and friends supporting our girls and contributing to the day.

With the help of Club Referee Coach – Ian Bishop and Football NSW Referee Branch in eliminating the $44 joining fee this year, we are keen to grow our team of Game Leaders (games 9-12yrs) and Referees and Assist Referees (12yrs to adult games). Girls, ladies, boys and men are all encouraged and welcome to join our growing pool of game day officials. We also provide you with your referee shirt, hat and other necessary equipment. Any kids, players, parents that are interested please inbox message the club. Thanks to Ian Bishop, club referee coach who has been training and developing adult and teenagers to be referees.

Parkes McDonald’s Proudly Sponsor The Parkes Spaceman

April 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Jenny Parfitt from Parkes McDonalds recently announced their sponsorship of the Parkes Spacemen for the upcoming season.

Last weekend the Spacies travelled to Wellington to take on the Cowboys in their last trial game of the season. The Parkes Spacemen came away with an exciting win, with just four points in it, taking the game 32 – 28.

The boys have a break now and will focus on training and preparing for a successful season ahead. The first game, for Round 1, of the Peter McDonald Premiership, will see Parkes Spacmen take on Orange Hawks in a home game at Pioneer Oval on Sunday, 16th April. It is set to be a great match, following the home teams win over Orange Hawks in a recent trial game.

Lock 16th April into your calendar and head along to Pioneer Oval with your family and friends to cheers the Spacemen on.

Parkes Boars Play Pre-Season Match Against Orange City Lions

April 6, 2023 by Cath Ryan

Last Saturday, 1st April was a perfect afternoon for rugby, with Spicer oval in peak condition and the new player’s facility welcomed by all.

Last Saturday, 1st April Parkes Boars brought their teams together to run out against the Blowes Cup contenders Orange City Lions. It was a case of all players, all grades in one match.

Both sides had plenty of representation on the day with the opportunity to stretch their legs in a four quarter match. The coaches were working different team combinations watching for strengths and opportunities for improvement ahead of the 2023 season.

Boars run in a very familiar looking side led by Ben Ryan and Chris Parker. Well supported by Dan Ryan, Mitch Westcott, Mackenzie Green and the ever-green Marika Koroivui. The side quickly made the most of their experience together when Chris Parker crossed for the first try within five minutes. Jacob Hardy was sharp with the boot giving the side an extra two points.

The second quarter found prop, Ben Ryan using his strength to push through the defence and ground the ball next to the posts. Again Hardy prevailed with the boot.

Third quarter Orange City found a new gear, the Boars shuffled players but the new combinations left a gap City capitalised on finally finding the line. Missing the conversion as it scraped the post front.

By the last quarter City was settling into a structured playing style and made one more push for the line just before full time. A huge thank you to Chris Reynolds who umpired.

Round 1 of the season kicks off on 15th April, and Parkes Boars will be travelling to Mudgee to take on the Mudgee Wombats, a team that Parkes played against and beat in the last two grand finals, this is a match rugby fans shouldn’t miss!

Parkes is then looking forward to their first home game on 22nd April against Narromine, so come and enjoy a great day and support the Boars.

By Cath Ryan

FRUC Golf Day Raises Over $6,000

April 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Rowan Woods (PMMF), Cheryl and Rex Barton (Forbes CanAssist), Sarah Hazell and Jack Buckley (Flannery’s and Life Forbes), Tony Cogswell (Forbes Golf Association) and Michael Flannery.

The annual Forbes Rugby Union Club (FRUC) Golf Day was held on Friday, 24th March prior to the President’s Lunch, where much needed money was raised for the Peter Murphy Memorial Fund (PMMF) and Forbes CanAssist.

Over 42 golfers of all abilities and experience attended the day, which was a good number, considering approximately 28 regular participants were unable to attend due to a clash with other events.

The day was well organised by Adam Demidjuk and Tony Cogswell from Forbes Golf Association and a great time was had by all. The winners on the day were the Nash, Hall, Gorman and Maclay team.

The golf day raised a total of $4,750 for the Peter Murphy Memorial Fund and a further $1,480 was donated to Forbes CanAssist from Life Pharmacy Group and from funds raised at the drinks cart.

The day would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors and everyone who donated items or time, including:

• Causeway Financial, Mike Davis

• Bushmans Tanks, Chris Glenn

• Fugen Constructions, Steve Flannery, Tim and Dan Murphy

• Green Grove Developments Pty Ltd, Greg O’Shanassy and Chris Smith

• The Book Dispensary, Debbie Prior

• Retaining Wall Systems, Tim and Dan Murphy

• BJO Custodians Pty Ltd, Brian O’Sullivan

• Flannery’s Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy Forbes, Sarah Hazell, Jack Buckley and Michael Flannery.

Lastly but most importantly, a massive thank you to everyone who participated and made it such a great day.

The team at Flannery’s Pharmacy are starting to get egg-cited about Easter. Trading hours for the long weekend are:

• Good Friday – closed

• Easter Saturday – open 9am – 12.30pm

• Easter Sunday and Monday – closed.

Have a safe and happy Easter

Low Scores In Monthly Medals

April 6, 2023 by Short Putt

The Saturday Mens competition was the April Monthly Medal, an Individual Stroke event sponsored by ‘The Roadies’. The field of 50 players revelled in the balmy conditions.

A-Grade required a count back, with Jacob Bernardi getting the nod over playing partner Harry Callaghan after both finished on 66 nett.

B-Grade was close, with Matt Coles finishing on 67 nett, ahead of a fast finishing Ian Bown on 68 nett.

C-Grade was won by Brett Slack-Smithwith 71 nett. Runner-up required a count back when three players finished on 72 nett, but Kyle Sharpe had the better back-9.

The NTP’s went to: 9th P Pymont and 18th C Hanrahan. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to John Betland with a shot to 1.36 metres, which looked good all the way.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, so check in the Pro Shop if you think you earned one. The lone visitor was Peter Dwyer from Ballarat.

This week is the Easter weekend, with Stableford Medleys on Friday and Monday, an 18-Hole Stroke event for the men on Saturday, and a 3-person Ambrose on Sunday.

By Short Putt

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