Parkes Squash Club Parkes hosted a record number of teams at their 2025 Doubles Tournament.
2025 Parkes Doubles Mens Open Winners.
2025 Parkes Doubles Ladies Open Winners.
2025 Parkes Doubles Mixed A Winners.
2025 Doubles Squash Tournament
The Trundle Testicle Festival Gives The Finger To Cancer
Team Doug: Doug, front left, and the Blue Team from Trundle’s AGnVET in a water trough that was donated by Bushmans Tanks.
Trundle’s Testicle Festival was the brainchild of customer service officers at Trundle’s AGnVET, Sharon MacDonald and Paula Wright, when one of their close co-workers, Doug, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2018.
“We asked if we could do anything? And although he said that he was fine, we decided to create a fundraiser to help raise awareness. The girls in our town host a very successful pink night to raise funds for women’s cancers, so we decided to do a blue night for the fellas, and with awareness as our moto, we started the Trundle Testicle Festival to give Prostate Cancer the finger,” said Sharon.
It’s not a well known fact, but more men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer, so raising awareness hopefully is key to getting men diagnosed early.
“Our town is quite proactive in getting behind a worthwhile cause. As soon as you ask for something, people get back to you and say, ‘How can I help?’. Everyone gets involved. The footy team choreographed a Full Monty for us one year, and it was on the night before the grand final.
“The blue night was popular, but with COVID, we decided to do something else, and Paula, one of the organisers, said we should play cricket on Boxing Day! “We named it the Trundle Testicle Festival to get men talking about their health and encourage people to get their PSA checked,” said Sharon.
“We host a BBQ, everyone enjoys a beer, and it’s just a lovely way to get together and raise awareness for a really important cause,” she added.
Sharon said it was eye-opening to find out how many people were impacted by prostate cancer in the region. “People don’t like to talk about prostate cancer, unfortunately.
We sadly lost Doug in 2022 at the age of 67.”
“His son was also diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he wasn’t even 40. He’s had treatment, and he’s good now, but it just goes to show how much prostate cancer impacts our lives.”
“Over the years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for PFCA. It’s an important organisation for men and their families who need support,” Sharon concluded.
To get involved, contact the Trundle Testicle Festival’s Facebook Page or email trundletesticlefestival@gmail.com
Have you got the balls to help?
We are seeking donations of items suitable to raffle and auction for our fundraiser. We would love donations of any blue items, bloke items, boy items, any items. Donations of any type are welcome, goods, services, time, or talent.
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, and more than 3,700 men dying of prostate cancer in Australia every year. To quote Doug: it doesn’t matter how “groovy cool gas far out solid and right on chickie babe” you might be, please get checked. Know your PSA. It’s no poke!
Just a few of the awesome teams who played in the 2024 Testy Festy Boxing Day match
Resting up after securing the runners-up spot was ‘Blind Leading the Blind’.
Shout out to the boys in blue from the ‘Yarrabandai Yacht Club’.
Extremely well coordinated on the day with their outfits were ‘The Wrong’uns’.
Congratulations to ‘The Wicket Warriors’ on their win in the grand final against ‘Blind Leading the Blind’.
Be Seen @ Parkes Christian School Swimming Carnival
Fantastic photos from the Parkes Christian School swimming carnival.
Friends supporting friends, creating an environment of fun and friendly competition.
Well done to all who competed on the day and to the crowd of supporters.
Parkes Little Athletics Club
Parkes Little Athletics Club wants to send a huge thank you to Deja Brew. We are thrilled to welcome Déjà Brew Parkes as a proud sponsor of Parkes Little Athletics.
Your support means the world to our athletes, families, and volunteers, helping us continue to provide a fun and inclusive environment for all.
We know many of our families love stopping by Deja Brew for a well-earned coffee fix. Next time you’re in town, be sure to show them some love and say thanks for supporting local sport.
Parkes Little Athletics Club is a is a fun, social and active program for girls and boys aged 3 to 19. If you are not already registered, it is time to register for the Parkes Gala Day 2025.
Simply go to www.revolutionise.com.au/ parkeslac/events/282918 and use the login details from when you registered. In the section that say ‘ticket attendee’ please write each event you wish to register for.
If you have any problem or any questions please message the Parkes Little Athletics Facebook page. The 2025 Gala Day is proudly sponsored by Lindner Bulk Haulage.
Parkes Spacemen Rugby League
Have you got what it takes? Come along and have a run at training.
Training Fridays 6:30pm @ Pioneer. All welcome to come have a run around with all the new and returning Spacies legends.
Parkes & District Cricket Association
The 2025 Parkes Cricket Super 8’s is back on! The competition got underway on Friday 7 February and will run for 7-8 weeks.
There is no better way to spend your Friday night than hitting cricket balls, taking classic catches and sharing banter with mates, family and work colleagues.
Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc.
Mini-Roo’s Certificate: Saturday 3 May 9am – 11am. Harrison Park, Parkes. It is free to register at https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training. Course is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with novice players or players aged up to ten years old.
Foundation Of Football: Sunday 4 May, 8am – 3pm. Harrison Park, Parkes. $100, register at https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training. Course is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with beginner players to competent level players of varying age groups.
Parkes Golf Club
Round 14 results. 56 players this week. Team 14 224 beat Is Tap that 230, Gripit’s & Sipits 215 beat The Howie Dewitt’s 224.5, Designated Drinkers 207.5 beat Pas Patrol 221, Wakemans Wackers 222.5 beat Medlyn Homes 226, Milts Gimmes 219.5 def PA Slice n Dice 230, Services all stars 212 beat Souters 230, CWCU Kaos 222.5 def Evolution Golfing 228.
Parkes Sharks Swimming Club
Congratulations to Barbara Weaver on her Australia Day Award for Long Service and Dedication to swimming. Barb has been coaching swimming in Parkes for over 50 years and spends 4 afternoons a week training swim club swimmers as well as assisting local schools in their swimming programs. Countless Parkes adults and kids have learnt to swim under Barbs guidance.
Northparkes Oval Park Run Turns 4
Everyone is welcome to come along to Parkrun, you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
On Saturday 8 February 2025 Northparkes Oval Parkrun will celebrate its 4th birthday.
Since starting in Parkes in 2021, 1,521 people have come to either walk, jog or run the five kilometre course and 199 people have volunteered at one or many of its 189 events. The course is now completely on sealed paths making it easier for people to complete, particularly those pushing prams.
Everyone is welcome to join parkrun. It’s a completely free worldwide community event where people can either walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate each Saturday.
In Australia there are currently 514 parkruns and each week Northparkes Oval Parkrun has visitors to town who are either passing through, visiting family and friends or have specifically travelled to Parkes to tick another different parkrun off their list.
Parkrun isn’t a race, it’s designed to bring people together to exercise, socialise and improve our mental and physical health in a positive and encouraging environment.
Parkrun is open to all people! Since beginning, there have been 1,532 personal best times recorded, that is, on 1,532 different occasions, someone has improved their time navigating around the course.
To celebrate Northparkes Oval Parkrun turning four, we’re asking everyone to come along at 7:50am next Saturday wearing “crazy socks”. If you have thought about coming along to parkrun before or are looking for an activity in Parkes to meet others and improve your health in a safe and encouraging setting, get along to Northparkes Oval at the top of Alexandra Street, Parkes to start your parkrun, healthier and active life journey at 7:50am Saturday. To learn more about parkrun, visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/northparkesovalparkrun
You can register at https://www.parkrun.com.au/register Join over one million Australians who have participated in Parkrun around Australia.
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