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Parkes Bowling & Sports Club Results

October 7, 2022 by Karma Chameleon

The second semi-final of the Minor Singles was played last Tuesday between Gary McPhee and Greg Townsend. The scores were tight over the first 7 ends, only 2 shots the difference in favour of Gary. Playing good draw bowls enabled Gary to maintain, and steadily increase the margin over Greg, to eventually win the match 25 shots to 13. Gary will now play Mick Simpson in the minor singles final.

A high standard semi-final of Major Singles between Mick Simpson and Mick Went was played on Saturday in front of a large group of supporters. The defending champion Mick Went dominated early, leading 8 shots to 2.

However, the very determined Mick Simpson gradually reduced the margin and briefly took the lead, 14 shots to 13. As the thunder and light rain added to the tension on the green, the defending title holder Mick Went outclassed Mick Simpson in the end, winning 25 shots to 16.

Mick Went plays Peter McPhee in the Final, while Mick Simpson has a great opportunity to advance to the Major ranks as he plays Gary McPhee in final of the Minor Singles.

By Karma Chameleon

Even Scores In Medals

October 7, 2022 by Short Putt

Geoff Drane drives.

The Forbes golfers took advantage of the good weather to enjoy the course and get some early games in, ahead of a busy family weekend.

The men’s comp was the Monthly Medal 18-hole Stroke, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, and pursued by 57 starters.

The A-Grade was won by Alf Davies with 70 nett, on count back from Andrew Dukes. Andy tried his best, finishing with a birdie, but Alf had two birdies on the back-9 to keep his edge.

The B-Grade was won by Anthony Alley with 71 nett, on count back from Tony Cogswell and Niel Duncan. Anthony had the better back-9 of all three.

The C-Grade comp was won by Tony Travers (The Coast) with 71 nett, on count back from Dave Bernardi who was awarded the medal.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Paul Pymont; 18th – Andrew Dukes. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Peter Dawson with a shot to 1.6 metres.

The Ball Sweep went to 75 nett on count back, with six players in the toss but only two successful. The visitors included Tony Travers (The Coast) and Neil Morris (Pacific Dunes), with Lee Grierson (Wollongong).

By Short Putt

Parkes Hockey’s Golden Girls

October 7, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

It was a golden result for Parkes residents Fran Dixon (left) and Maureen Massey (middle) as players and Donna Payne (right) as manager of the NSW 65 Blues team. They claimed the gold medal in their division at the 2022 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships in Cairns last month. The NSW over 50s team with Parkes players Denise Gersbach, Jane Grovernor and Mandy Westcott won silver.

Little Supporters Steal Charlie’s Heart

October 7, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Ruby Staines handed the special book created by his little fans at the Forbes Learning Ladder to her brother Charlie after the Grand Final. Proud parents Lisa (left) and Shayne (right) with Charlie and his partner Erin Dwyer.

If you asked the little ones at Forbes Learning Ladder about Charlie Staines they would be able to tell you lots about him.

Not only do they have the Penrith Panther player’s sister as a staff member, but they made a special book for him last week. “Every room had two pages in the book and they wrote messages for Charlie, created lots of paintings and other crafts,” said Ruby Staines.

Charlie, a former Forbes Magpies player, made sure his name was on every Forbes footy fan’s lips when he scored a try in his first Grand Final to help his team beat the Parramatta Eels on Sunday.

Ruby presented the book to him after the game and it stole his heart. “He just loved it and thought it was very cute.”

Ruby, who watched the game with her parents and older brother, said it was a day they would never forget. “The atmosphere was just unreal. I think it was the loudest event I had ever been to with 85,000 people in the crowd.”

She had no words to describe her feelings when Charlie scored his try. “There were lots of tears of joy in our group.” Ruby said it was very special that Charlie came over to them after he had received the ring presented to each Panthers player. “He was very emotional and so excited that he managed to score in his first ever Grand Final. We are just so proud of him.”

The family were invited to join the after-party for a very big night of celebration. Ruby said it was amazing how the whole town stood behind Charlie.

She said he was very determined to show the team what he could do and he hoped that he would remain in the squad and be able to play his preferred position.

By Maggi Barnard

All Dressed Up For Women’s Bowls

October 7, 2022 by Lea Orr

October has arrived, named ‘octo’ as it was the 8th month of the roman calendar. On Tuesday, 20 ladies were dressed to the nines at the Parkes Bowling Club ready to give their two cents worth!

Two matches of Club Minor Singles were scheduled. On Rink 3, Lorraine Baker put paid to the hopes of Kay Craft, scoring on the majority of ends.

Rink 4 hosted a much closer match between Heather Harvey and Maria Willcockson. As the score see-sawed, the girls gave it their all. Heather was on cloud nine after 25 ends, winning 25 – 22.

The final of the Minor Singles between Heather and Lorraine will be played on 18th October.

Social matches saw Vi West/Chris Curteis/Elaine Miller enjoy 15 minutes of fame with their narrow win over Julie Green/Merilyn Rodgers/Rose Mitchell on Rink 2. High fives all round for Lea Orr/Frances Charlton/Gwenda Carty/Brenda Davies with a sound victory over Carol Reed/Maureen Baillie/Maureen Miller.

Pocket money was claimed by Heather and Marja (card draw), and Merilyn, Rhona and Brenda (100’s club) while lucky Carol won the lucky door.

Next week, all our good luck wishes go to our Grade 3 Pennants team as they contest the Regional Play-offs in Mudgee! Anyone may enter the District Singles to be played on 8/9 November. Check the board for details.

Congrats and thank you to all who purchased Liptember products. We raised $104 for Lifeline and Women’s Mental Health.

To play social bowls next Tuesday, 11th October, call the club on 6862 1446 between 9 and 9:30am. Play at 10am, all welcome.

By Lea Orr

Women’s Bowls

September 30, 2022 by Lea Orr

Congratulations go to Liz Byrne, Jan McPhee and Marja Iffland of the Parkes Bowling and Sports club. They are the new District Triples champs after a close final beating Orange Ex-Services 24 – 17 last week.

The stadium was filling as 12 social bowlers headed out on Tuesday in Parkes. We kicked off with a spider, and it was Marja’s lucky pink bowl that held its line!

Had we allowed for extra time, Heather Harvey and Liz Byrne, playing against Jan McPhee and Marja Iffland, would have decided their drawn match with a golden point on Field 2.

On Field 3, Merilyn Rodgers and Maureen Miller took advantage of open space to score 2 points more than their rivals, Carol Reed and Brenda Davies.

Fresh from her winter spell, Laurie Keane was keen to win, teaming up with Lea Orr on Field 4. They enjoyed some lucky breaks and won by 3 points against Rosemary Mitchell and Lorraine Baker.

After 9 ends, the whistle blew for the second half and many players were called upon to change positions on the field.

With full back, Brenda now in No 1 guernsey, Team Davies proved too strong for their rivals! Dependable Liz B took over the centre position and led her new team to victory! As Lorraine moved onto the left wing, she finished with a quick run down the line to score the winning point for Team Baker!

By Lea Orr

Weekend Golf Report

September 30, 2022 by Short Putt

The team of Neil McMillan, Brianna Duncan, Niel Duncan and Stephen Uphill enjoy the sun during the PGA Scramble on Sunday at the Forbes Golf Club.

The Saturday competition was the ‘Albie Callaghan’ 4-Person Ambrose, contested by 64 players. This was won by Reg Murray, K Herbert, J Bernardi and Alf Davies with a score of 57 ¼ nett. Runners-up were N Duncan, C Duncan, B Duncan and N McMillan with 57 3/8 nett.

On Sunday the Forbes club’s Scramble event saw players from all around the Central West with 20 teams, or 80 players. The winners were P Amor, A Bourke, J Elliott and B Horner (Parkes) who finished with 57 1/8 nett. Runners-up were T Howe, R Grayson, P Grayson and S Betland on 58 ¾.

By Short Putt

Sports Grants Program

September 30, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The latest round of applications for sports grants are now open to local sporting groups and educational institutions under the CMOC-Northparkes Mines / Parkes Shire Council Sports Grant Program. A total of $30,000 is available for distribution.

Funding is split between participation projects that must deliver a sport or physical activity participation experience, and facility development projects that involve building new or upgrading sport and recreation facilities.

For more information about the CMOC-Northparkes Mines and Parkes Shire Council Sports Grants Program, contact Council’s Grants Officer on 6861 2398 or visit www.parkes.nsw.gov.au. Applications close 7th October 2022.

New Dragon Boat In Time For Regatta Season

September 30, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Some very proud Forbes Dragon Boat Club members with the new 20s boat that arrived earlier this month.

After months of waiting the big moment arrived for the Forbes Dragon Boat Club (FDBC) when its new 20s boat was delivered last week.

A group of excited members were up early and waiting at the club’s shed at Lake Forbes on the big day. They all agreed the boat looked fantastic.

“It is just great to take possession of the new boat. It is so exciting,” said club president Chris Favell.

Chris gave credit to the committee who had put in a lot of hard work to raise enough funds for the new boat. “There were some brilliant ideas to help us raise the funds, and it was great to see the business community get involved in helping to provide the funds for it.”

Apart from running a very successful raffle draw, and other fundraising efforts, Forbes Dragon Boat Club approached local businesses to sponsor a seat in the boat, with all the seats sold.

It was a long wait to get the boat as it was built on order in China and then had to be transported to Australia and then to Forbes.

Chris said the new boat was a great addition to the club and sporting facilities in Forbes. “I think everybody understands how important it is for people of all ages to be involved in sport and to increase their fitness and their health. This is great for Forbes.”

The next step is to find a name for the boat, and FDBC members have been asked to submit suggestions around a community-based name. The club is also planning a sponsor’s paddle on Sunday, 20th November.

The FDBC paddles every Sunday at 8:15am, and on Thursdays at 6pm on Lake Forbes. Meet at the shed next to the bowling club. New members are always welcome.

Forbes Croquet Results

September 30, 2022 by Pegging Out

We had 25 players for Aussie Croquet on a pleasant semi-overcast Saturday morning with only two players managing three games – Robin Pols and Neville Spry.

Big winners: 14 – 9 Harley Stewart and Dorelle Scott, John Farah, Bob Murray and Joan Littlejohn.

We had 39 players for Golf croquet, which is close to a new record! We had two visitors, Tom Hannon, brother-in-law to Sandy Hepburn, and Wendy Slacksmith, daughter of Merv Langfield, and one new player, Ray Martin.

A few weeks ago, we lost a very special member Libby Smart, she used to set up the courts every morning before play and did a lot of work around the club, she will certainly be missed. At the start of play this morning we held a minute silence for her.

There were 7 players who managed 3 games: Ray Burridge, Kevin Rubie, Vince Roberts, Mal Smith, Bill Scott and again Robin Pols (how does she do it?)

By Pegging Out

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