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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

Cancer Awareness Golf Day

September 30, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Parkes Services Club (PSC) is the main sponsor of the ‘Awareness’ Charity Golf Day on Saturday, 8th October. (L-R) are Stefan Mikita (PSC), Dorothy Charlton (PSC), Chris Dunn (PPCG) and Michael Lynch (PPCG).

When you learn that 50 men are diagnosed every day with prostate cancer and that ten men die every day in Australia, you get some idea of the enormity of the disease.

In an effort to make men more aware of this cancer, the Parkes Prostate Cancer Group is having an ‘Awareness’ Charity Golf Day on Saturday, 8th October on the renovated course. The main competition will be a 4 person Ambrose with a maximum handicap of 30. There will also be a longest drive competition for men and women, nearest the pins and a few other surprises.

Parkes Services Club has come to the tee with a sponsorship of $2,000 for the day. “Members of the Parkes Services Club have been very strong supporters of the Parkes Prostate Cancer Group,” said Michael Lynch of the Parkes Prostate Cancer Group (PPCG).

Funds raised on the day will be used to invite prostate cancer specialists to Parkes meetings and will increase the possibilities to have more Prostate Cancer Nurses in our area.

“Men with a history of family cancer must ensure that they are clear of the disease when they turn 40, and all men should visit their doctor when they turn 50,” said Michael.

Men’s Bowls

September 30, 2022 by Marty Tighe

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

The eagerly anticipated final of the minor pairs match was played on Tuesday last week, with Ricky Frame leading for Chris Harrison, playing defending champions Marty Tighe and Gary McPhee. Ricky and Chris struggled early, falling behind by 8 shots after just 4 ends. Gary and Marty bowled very well to be in control early and kept the scorecard ticking over, leading 20 shots to 10 after 14 ends. However, they only scored another 3 shots for the match, as they desperately held off their fast-finishing opponents. Gary and Marty winning the minor pairs final, by 23 shots to 17.

SOCIAL BOWLS

Eighteen social bowlers played 2 games of triples and 2 games of pairs last Thursday.

Ian Simpson, Mick Keane and Major Rob Irving beat Jim Blake, Bernie Mitchell and Tony Riordan 22 to 10.

John Wright, Ron Hornery and Mick Simp-son outclassed Ray Jones, Bob Freeman and Gary McPhee 24 shots to 15.

Graeme Barby and Col Hayward played Joanne Simpson and John Ward in the game of the day. The scores were locked at 15 each after 16 ends. Col and Graeme scored 9 shots in just 2 ends to win by 24 to 19.

By Marty Tighe

Forbes Netball News

September 30, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association is starting to plan for the 2023 representative season, with nominations open for players, coaches, assistant coaches and umpires.

Girls turning 12, 13 and 14 years in 2023 are able to nominate to trial for their respective age groups, where the teams will compete at the junior state titles at Liverpool from 1st to 3rd July.

Girls turning 15U and 17U in 2023 are able to nominate to trial for their respective age groups with the teams competing at the senior state titles in Newcastle from 10th to 12th June.

Regional league played in the West/Central West, with dates, locations and format to be decided by NNSW. Regional training carnivals will also be played in preparation for the state titles.

Representative nomination forms are available on the FNA website, and must be emailed to Secretary Caitlin at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com by 13th October.

Selections for players will take place after nominating on Thursday, 20th October. The second selection will be held on Thursday, 27th October 27. Times for the trials are 12, 13 and 14 years at 5:30pm at the netball courts. Times for the trials are 15U and 17U years and opens at 6:30pm.

The FNA committee is also calling for nominations for all representative coaches, assistant coaches and umpires for the above age groups and championships. Nominations close on 13th October and must be emailed to the above.

Coaches must be working towards NNSW accreditation, assistant coaches required to at least hold Foundation accreditation and coaches required to hold at least Development accreditation. Any enquiries about coaching or umpiring can be directed to Coach Convenor Robyn Kenny on 0407 235 326.

Forbes Residents Shine With Melbourne Cup

September 23, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Legendary race caller Greg Miles with Forbes jockey Cat Newcombe and local race caller Col Hodge with the 2022 Melbourne Cup in Forbes on Monday. Work on the cup starts well in advance and the finished trophy is delivered one year and one week out of the race.

There was a special sparkle in the Forbes Town Hall on Monday when plenty of residents got to hold 18 carats of gold in their hands.

“There is no other single item in Australia made from so much gold,” said Joe McGrath, Melbourne Cup Tour Manager.

The 1.65kg of gold for this year’s cup came from Evolution’s Cowal Mine about 100km from Forbes, which made the photo opportunity with the cup even more special for Forbes locals.

The Melbourne Cup Tour included Forbes as one of its 33 destinations this year, and after the event at the town hall, Jemalong Village residents had the Cup come to them specially.

“The Melbourne Cup represents so much starting in 1861 at the heart of the gold rush era, and going for 162 consecutive years,” said Joe.

Before residents lined up for their moment golden glory, legendary race caller and Melbourne Cup Ambassador Greg Miles shared the stage with local horse racing ‘celebrities’ Cat Newcombe and Col Hodges. Cat, who was a professional jockey for seven years, said it was a real privilege to see the Melbourne Cup in Forbes.

Local race caller Col Hodge said Greg was the best caller and after more than 50 year he was still learning from him.

Greg said his love of racing started in primary school when he used to listen to the races on the radio with his father every Saturday afternoon. That was when he decided to become a race caller, and in 1981 he called the Melbourne Cup at the age of 22. “I was still there 36 years later. It never felt like I was going to work.”

Greg’s enthusiasm for racing rubbed off as the air filled with excitement and bright smiles when students from Forbes Primary School lined up alongside older residents for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Shane Wode, who is known for doing Forbes Show announcements, has a great interest in the Melbourne Cup and made sure not to miss the opportunity to hold the cup.

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

SOCIAL BOWLS

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