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Great Weather For Golf

July 29, 2022 by Short Put

Dennis McGroder enjoys a swing in the sun.

A total of 73 Forbes golfers used a beautiful winter’s day on Saturday to score well in the 4BBB Stableford Medley with Richard Smith and Reggie Murray the overall winners.

They combined experience and youth to score 48 points, comprised mainly of 3-pointers. Their 25 points on the back-9 was the best of any pairing.

The runners-up were Heather Davidson and Ev Uphill who were very pleased with their 44 points. They also had a good back- 9 scoring 22 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – men: C Hanrahan, women: S Crosby; 18th – men: H Callaghan, women: S Crosby. The 3rd hole super pin went to Peter Dawson with a wide shot to 5.7m distant.

The ball sweep went to 40 points on count back. Visitors included: Lee Grierson (Wollongong), Chris Smith (The Australian), John Adam (Macquarie Links), Walter Bergmann, Ross Nattrass and Aaron Whittingham (Antill Park GC).

The winner of the Sunday Stableford Medley was Henry Nash with 39 points, ahead of runner-up Josh Coulthurst on 33 points. There were no NTP’s, enabling the ball sweep to go to: 31 – S Betland; 30 – S Nash, L Grierson and J Cripps.

This weekend the men play an 18-hole par event, while the women play a par event for the ‘Fran Smith Memorial Trophy’.

The course will be closed for social play on Sunday for the women’s ‘Xmas in July’ event. Take note of the following programme changes: Callaghan 4-Ball Ambrose on 4 Sep, Roylances Cup 10 Sep, VW Scramble on 25 Sep, NSW Vets Regional Event on 17/18 Oct, Forbes Nissan Classic on 19/20 November.

By Short Put

Brilliant Minor Pairs Match

July 29, 2022 by Marty Tighe

The keenly anticipated Major Singles match between Rob Irving and Mick Went lived up to expectations with both bowlers playing outstandingly at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club. Playing against the current club champion didn’t faze Rob as he went end to end with Mick. Mick settled after the 4th end and started to win consecutive ends to take the win 25 to 15.

One of the best Minor Pairs matches in recent memory was played with Wilbur Harris as skip for Dean Searl against Chris Harrison and Ricky Frame. The match was decided on an extra end after scores were tied up at 20 all after 21 ends.

Wilbur and Dean started surprisingly slow, trailing 4 to 10, but regained the lead and were on track to win leading 20 to 13 after 17 ends. However, team Frame won the next 4 ends to tie the score at 20 all. The playoff end was breathtakingly brilliant as ‘Son of Frame’ held the shot in a crowded head, and survived the Harris last bowls, to claim victory by 1 shot.

By Marty Tighe

Major 300 Milestone For Karen

July 29, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Karen McGaw at the Northparkes Oval parkrun after
reaching her 300th milestone on Saturday.

It was a beautiful day on Saturday for Karen McGaw to reach her 300th parkrun milestone at the Northparkes Oval parkrun. Her first parkrun was in 2013 and she completed 140 runs at her home parkrun in Newcastle. She also ran her personal best time of 26:43 in Newcastle. Karen has participated in 38 different parkruns in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT, as well as international runs in England and New Zealand. She has also given back to parkrun by volunteering 45 times in 10 different roles. Karen moved to Forbes in May and now regularly attends the Northparkes Oval run at 8am every Saturday. Congratulations Karen!

Historic Day For Forbes Junior AFL

July 29, 2022 by Alex Milsom

The Orange/Forbes under 12s, who scored a 50-point win over Dubbo, sing their song.

The Forbes Junior AFL Club made history on Sunday hosting a home game and competition at the Gaggin Oval for the first time in 36 years.

All grades of the Orange/Forbes and Orange sides took wins over Dubbo Junior AFL in the AFL Central West junior competition.

The Orange/Forbes under 12s continued their winning run with a commanding 50-point win against Dubbo.

It was victory number eight for the Swamp Tigers as they won 8.14 (62) to 1.6 (12) in what can only be described as the best weather seen in Forbes all year for football of any code.

Experienced mid-forwards Jack Sara and Sebastian Felice scored two goals each, while Zavier Felice kicked the last one in the last quarter to ice the game after Dubbo kept pressing throughout the contest.

Best on ground were the Felice brothers, Zavier and Sebastian, along with Nicholas Wood. Mr Consistent, Max Ridge, was strong in the ruck, Tyson McLennan continues to improve each game, while the defensive duo of Romulus Milsom and Will Northey were strong.

A blistering start and five goals from an inspired Cayden Metzeling propelled Orange/Forbes under 14s to a 57-point victory over Dubbo in round 9 of the competition.

The Swamp Tigers slotted seven unanswered goals in the first half with Dubbo failing to back up the performance of their last encounter when Dubbo nearly caused an upset.

Playing their first match after three weeks off and representative break, the Orange/ Forbes Swamp Tigers were a shining light in the 9.10 (64) to 1.1 (7) result.

In other games the Orange Youth Girls took full advantage of the large Gaggin Oval to smash Dubbo 16.12 (108) to 0.1 (11), while in the under 17s Orange/Forbes won 12.1 (73) to 3.6 (24), in what was a very enjoyable match to watch.

By Alex Milsom

Forbes Croquet News

July 29, 2022 by Pegging Out

We had 31 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday with three players winning three games: John Browne, Bruce Field and Merv Langfield.

BIG WINNERS: 14 – 6 John Browne; 14 – 9 Ray Burridge and Barry White; 14 – 10 Joan Littlejohn and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and Alex Todd, Robin Pols and Jeff Liebich, Colleen Liebich and Neville Spry, Colleen Liebich and Allan Jones.

SOME CLOSE GAMES: Marie Spry and Alex Todd 14 May Jones and Harley Stewart 13; John Cole and Merv Langfield 14 Jeff Liebich and Harley Stewart 13; Lorraine Todd and Marie Spry 14 May Jones and Neville Spry 13; John Farah and Peter West 14 Elvy Quirk and Sandy Hepburn 13; Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd 14 Bill Scott and Allan Jones 12; Merv Langfield and John Cole 14 John Farah and Ray New 12.

Another big turn up of 36 players for Golf Croquet on a chilly Tuesday morning. There were five players who managed three games: John Cole, John Farah, Mal Smith, and two newer players Noel Jolliffe and Allan Jones – well done!

BIG WINNERS: 10 – 3 Elvy Quirk and Jeff Liebich, Kevin Rubie and Noel Jolliffe; 9 – 4 John Farah and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and Noel Jolliffe, John Farah and Fay Picker, Kevin Rubie and John Job, Barry White and Tony Thomson.

SOME CLOSE GAMES: Colleen Liebich and John Farah 7 John Browne and Elvy Quirk 6; Merv Langfield and Allan Jones 7 Joan Littlejohn and Ray Burridge 6; Jill Rubie and Noel Jolliffe 7 Carolyn Neilsen and John Job 6; Allan Jones and Bill Scott 7 Fay Picker and Vince Roberts 6; Mal Smith and Allan Jones 7 Neville Spry 6; John Cole and Peter West 7 John Browne and Bruce Field 6.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Junior Wins Australian Title

July 22, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Hugh Hope-Hodgetts from Forbes won the 85cc Modified 9-u12 class to become Australian champsion. Second was Taylen Howard (Gold Coast) and third Jake Paige (Bris-bane). Right: Holly Hope-Hodgetts from Forbes came second in the 150(2St) 250(4st) girls class with Anika Loftus (Brisbane) in first place.

A junior member of the Forbes Auto Sports Club won a national title at the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships in Brisbane recently. Hugh Hope-Hodgetts is the Australian champion in the 85cc Modified 9-u12 class, while his sister Holly claimed second place in the 150(2St) 250(4st) girls class.

They competed with five other members of the Forbes club: Michael Price, Hayden Duggan, Lenny Duggan, Lochie Duggan and Roy Duggan. They all trained very hard to get to the level needed. Racing at these events is off the charts, and it all depends on the day who will win. The Forbes riders did very well with most of them making the finals in their classes.

This race meet had been a long time planning going through four cancellations because of rain, COVID-19, and border restrictions over the past few years

Netball Concludes Successful Winter Season

July 22, 2022 by Robyn Kenny

Chunky Pies won the ladies final against Swish Swish 40-18. Right: Gundamain won the mixed final against Later Or Never 54-20.

The finals of the Forbes Netball Autumn competitions for both mixed and ladies teams were recently played.

The Mixed competition final was played between minor premiers Gundamain and Late Or Never, with Gundamain taking a strong lead in the first quarter of 15-8, and at the half time break 33-11.

Gundamain was led by Dan Sweeney, who showed his strength all through the court, and Shannon Nash controlling the play.

Late Or Never kept trying throughout, with Molly Fuge and Bailey Cain leading the way for their team.

Alice Lind for Gundamain played strong netball, and the final score was a win to Gundamain 54-20.

Best and fairest player for the mixed competition went to Emily Gartner from Table Tennis.

In the Ladies competition final Chunky Pies took a 23-9 lead by half-time over their younger opponents Swish Swish. Brianna Duncan for Chunky Pies lead the way for her team, with Rebecca Roach also scoring accurate goals, and Meg Staples and Carmen Stephens strong players. Georgia Cole and Lily Boyd for Swish Swish played strong netball for their team.

Chunky Pies continued to increase their lead adding up to 32-11 by three quarter time. Swish Swish Eb Colvin and Issi Brown continued to try to pull the lead back for their team, but the final score was a win to Chunky Pies 40-18.

Best and fairest player went to Laura Greenhill from Minties.

Representative Presentation

The FNA will be celebrating a very successful winter season with the representative presentations to be held at Club Forbes on Saturday, 6th August. Tickets for the night can be bought online with Club Forbes. The link is on the FNA Facebook page. All players, friends and families are encouraged to attend.

By Robyn Kenny

Golfers Battle The Cold

July 15, 2022 by Short Putt

The Forbes golfers enjoyed a weekend of dry conditions, but had to battle the cold.

The men’s competition on Saturday was an 18-hole stroke event, sponsored by B&M Tooth, with 67 starters.

Division 1 was won by Jack Dobell, on count back from a string of players all on 71 nett. Jack’s handicap after a tidy back-9 brought him victory. Runner-up was Mike Brindle.

The division 2 winner had a better margin. Allan Rees took the honours with a 70 nett, ahead of Henry Nash on 72 nett.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Dave Bernardi; 18th – Barry Parker. The 3rd hole super pin went to Kyle Sharp with a shot to 3.2 metres, which was okay for his first game in many weeks.

The Ball Sweep went to 76 nett on count back, with many players just a shade over par. The visitors included: Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee), Ryan Edwards and Matt Littlewood (Parkes) and Jarrod Hall (Trundle).

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley due to low numbers.

This weekend the men’s comp is an 18-hole 2-P Ambrose Medley with a Stableford Medley on Sunday at Forbes.

By Short Putt

Four Championship Matches

July 15, 2022 by Marty Tighe

The recent Women’s Bowling AGM at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club saw a changing of the guard. Outgoing president Maureen Miller (left) with the new Executive Lynn Ryan (secretary), Maria Willcockson (vice-president) and Merilyn Rodgers (president).

Two Minor Singles matches were played on Saturday at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club.

The evergreen Tony Riordan played Brian Hampton in a closely fought match in which the margin between the two was never more than 3 or 4 shots with ‘Sticks’ Hampton claiming victory 25 to 22.

A much-anticipated Minor Singles match between Michael and Joanne saw Joanne starting off strongly and was matching Michael shot for shot. Michael took command at 13 to 5 and won the match 25 to 14.

Saturday afternoon the Minor Pairs match between John Wright and Brian Townsend against Ian Simpson and Brian Hampton was a one-sided affair after Team Townsend opened up a 12 shots to 3 lead and ran out comfortable winners 25 to 11.

Sunday afternoon saw a keenly fought Minor Singles match between Gary McPhee and Marty Tighe. The match only went for 26 ends. Marty bowled very well early and was leading 18 to 13. Leading 20 to 19 on the 24th end, Marty was holding 2 shots. Gary bowled a screamer of a on-shot to pick up the Jack, put it in the ditch and followed through to score 2 shots on that end, and won 25 to 20.

By Marty Tighe

Forbes And Trundle Riders Excel At State Showjumping

July 15, 2022 by Nina Hooper

Four Forbes Pony Club riders and one from Trundle travelled to Warialda last weekend for the Pony Club NSW State Showjumping Championships where they achieved some good results.

Riders Freya Hooper, Tess Worland, Jemma Hodder and Jake Tomlinson joined Jorja Rusten from the Trundle Pony Club to make up the Zone 11 Pony Club Team.

Under the care of Team Manager Nicky Rusten, who did a great job keeping the team in order, they competed against riders from all over NSW and even a Queensland contingent.

All four Forbes riders entered the championships for the first time. Instructor Laurie Norris said it was a great experience for the team.

“Competing at State is a wonderful experience for our members,” said Laurie. “Each of the riders had success and learnt a few lessons as well. This will only help their riding into their next competition.”

Forbes Pony Club president Gary Tomlinson celebrated the success of the club’s riders. “I am so pleased to report that Tess Worland ran 3rd in under 15 B Grade, Freya Hooper 3rd in Under 17 C Grade, Jake Tomlinson 4th in under 15 A Grade and Jemma Hodder – in a very large class of riders- 12th in under 15 C Grade.”

Jorja competed in the 15 – u17 age group jumping A grade. After four rounds she collected a 5th, 6th and two 8th positions to place her 7th in the state.

“We are so very proud of their efforts and their sportsmanship in cheering on each other and the success of other riders. All of the horses stood up well to the competition too, jumping up to seven rounds over the course of the weekend.”

Forbes Pony Club is always on the lookout for new members, and those interested should contact the club secretary on forbesponyclub@gmail.com

By Nina Hooper

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