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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.

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.

Forbes Croquet Results

September 30, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

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

Pairs Winners To Regional Final

September 23, 2022 By Short Putt

Jake LeBroque and Jesse Hamilton enjoyed their golf last Saturday.

The better weather encouraged golfers onto the course, only to find many challenges resulting from the rising water which altered the way many holes were played.

Saturday’s Golf NSW KENO 2-person Ambrose, sponsored by Golf Harvest, had 30 pairs of players competing in the men’s, ladies and mixed categories. The winner in each category qualified for a regional final.

The men’s category had 23 pairs vying for the honour. Playing at the back of the field, the pair of Tom Toohey and Harry Callaghan scored well and putted even better to record 65.25 nett. Runners-up, and eligible to also go forward because of the number of participants, were Sandy Paterson and Reg Murray who scored 67.25 nett.

The ladies category had five pairs and the winners were Nicole Death and Veronica Rebellato with 67.5 nett. Helped by a good handicap, they were streets ahead of the remainder of the field.

The mixed category had two contending pairs with only a half point separating them. The pair of Warwick and Jean Judge took the honours.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – ladies: L Kennedy, men: B Carpenter; 18th – ladies: C Duncan, men: H Callaghan. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Jordan Brett.

The Ball Sweep went to 69 nett, being distributed to: J Brett/C Hanrahan, S Paterson/R Murray, S Grallelis/J House, D Rhodes/M Brindle, B Chandler/S Uphill, R Webb/P Tisdell, A and L Alley.

The Sunday Stableford Medley did not take place because of rising water.

This weekend we have a 4-ball Ambrose Medley sponsored by Alby Callaghan, and on Sunday the Annual VW Scramble.

By Short Putt

Five Grand Final Wins For Parkes Junior Rugby League

September 23, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes U17s League tag grand final winners beat Cabonne 16-4 after being undefeated all season.

Parkes Marist junior rugby league club had an outstanding year with five of their sides winning the grand final in Grenfell this month.

The season could not have been such a success without the fabulous committee and the endless work from the volunteers throughout the season.

U11s League tag won their grand final against Forbes 16-4. The girls were outstanding with most of them playing their first year. Congratulations to Alyra Williams for receiving player of the match and to Charli Milne for receiving best and fairest runner-up in the Lachlan District 2022 season.

U12s Whites went through the year undefeated and won their grand final against Forbes 16-0. A massive achievement for all the boys. Congratulations to Eli Gharib for receiving player of the match and to Jett Clarke for receiving best and fairest for Lachlan District 2022 season.

U14s League tag White won their grand final against Forbes Black 12-8. The girls came out strong and dominated over Forbes. Congratulations to Jessica Morgan for receiving player of the match and to Grace Milne for receiving best and fairest and international player of the year for Lachlan District 2022. Grace MacGregor received best and fairest runner-up for Lachlan District 2022 season.

U14s won their grand final against Forbes 18-10. All boys played an amazing game of footy. Congratulations to Triston Ross for receiving best and fairest for Lachlan District 2022 season and international player of the year.

U17s league tag won their grand final against Cabonne 16-4. Being undefeated all season, the girls should be very proud. Congratulations to Jorja Simpson for receiving player of the match and to Jorja Simpson and Elizabeth MacGregor for receiving best and fairest runner-up for Lachlan District 2022 season.

‘Bugman’ Supports Charity Golf Day

September 23, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Bugman’s Paul Lewin (middle) with Chris Dunn and Michael Lynch of the Parkes Prostate Cancer Group.

The Parkes Prostate Cancer Group is having an ‘Awareness’ Charity Golf Day on Saturday, 8th October on the renovated course. The day includes a longest drive competition for men and women, nearest the pins and a few other surprises.

Paul Lewin of Bugman has stepped up to help sponsor the day, as well as the Parkes Services Club. (More about their sponsorship next week.) 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.

“The support of ‘Bugman’ is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in promoting our cause,” said Michael Lynch of the Parkes Prostate Cancer Group.

Parkes First Ever Regional Host Of Hockey One Match

September 16, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Two players fight for the ball during a Hockey One League match. (Photo: Hockey One)

Parkes will become the first regional host ever for a Hockey One match this November with Parkes hockey stars in action.

The NSW Pride vs Canberra Chill hockey match will take place on the 12th of November at the McGlynn Sports Complex. The game is expected to bring over 1,000 visitors and spectators to town, providing a welcomed boost to the local tourism, hospitality and retail industries.

Parkes Shire Council has received an Australian Sports Commission grant of $50,000 to help host the match in conjunction with Parkes Hockey Inc, Hockey NSW and Hockey Australia.

The Sultana Bran Hockey One League is Australia’s new national hockey league, pitching seven state teams containing both men’s and women’s leagues, in a season of fast and exciting games.

“This event will provide a fantastic opportunity for the regional community to reconnect and celebrate through one of the most popular sports in the Parkes Shire,” said Parkes Shire Councillor Louise O’Leary.

“With a number of highly skilled athletes travelling here for the special clash, this will give local fans a rare opportunity to watch their idols play hockey live,” she said. The NSW Pride team will bring a superstar line-up of players from the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, including Parkes’ very own Mariah Williams and Kurt Lovett. The Parkes game is one of three huge home matches for the NSW Pride teams. The other two will be played at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.

The event will be live streamed on Kayo, providing an international sporting audience for those unable to attend in person.

Council is also working with Parkes Hockey Incorporated to leverage this game within the region with planning underway for a coaching clinic on Saturday prior to the televised games, along with the potential for a sportspersons’ dinner that evening.

Tickets for the game are on sale now. Visit www.hockeyone.com.au for more information and to purchase your tickets.

Forbes Croquet Results

September 16, 2022 By Pegging Out

Rain was the winner for Aussie Croquet on Saturday. We had 24 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday. Five players managed three games: Geoff Coles, John Farah, Mal Smith, Tony Thomson and Alex Todd.

BIG WINNERS: 10 – 3 Neville Spry and Geoff Coles, Alex Todd and Mal Smith, Rex Toole and Geoff Coles; 9 – 4 Noel Jolliffe and Joan Littlejohn, John Farah and Bruce Field, Peter West and Mal Smith, Neville Spry and Mal Smith, Sandy Hepburn and Tony Thomson, Bruce Field.

CLOSE GAMES: John Farah and Geoff Coles 7 Lorraine Todd and Bruce Field 6; Marie Spry and John Job 7 May Jones and Peter West 6; Lyal Strudwick and Sally Perry 7 Joan Littlejohn and Sandy Hepburn 6; Fay Picker and Alex Todd 7 May Jones and Iren Ford 6; Allan Jones and Tony Thomson 8 Noel Jolliffe and Neville Spry 5; Fay Picker and Carolyn Neilsen 8 John Job and Rex Toole 5; Rex Toole and Tony Thomson 8 Jenny Job and Lorraine Todd 5; John Farah and Merv Langfield 8 Marie Spry and Lyal Strudwick 5 ; Alex Todd and Lyal Strudwick 8 Merv Langfield and May Jones 5

By Pegging Out

Golf Attracts Small Numbers

September 16, 2022 By Short Putt

Only a handful of Forbes golfers endured the conditions on the weekend to play their competition games. On Saturday the Men’s comp was changed to an 18-hole Individual Stableford. Division 1 was won by Phil Wells with 31 points. Runner-up was Dave Earl on count back from Neil McMillan after both scored 29 points.

The Division 2 players had the advantage of more handicap to play with. The winner was Nick Ryan with a scorching 42 points. A long way back was runner-up Bede Tooth with 35 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Glen Hooper; 18th – Phil Wells. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Nick Ryan. The Ball Sweep went to: Rob Scott (31), Dennis McGroder (30) and Neil McMillan (29).

The Sunday Stableford Medley winner was Walter Bergmann with 30 points. There was no ball sweep. The NTP’s were a mix with nobody hitting the 9th, but Jesse Hamilton grabbing the 18th.

It is the Parkes Open this weekend, and hopefully the weather will not affect it.

At Forbes it is the Golf NSW 2-P Ambrose Medley tomorrow, and a Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

Parkes Family Run Out For NSW On Hockey Field

September 16, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

The Westcott hockey family in their NSW colours are (L-R) Jack, Sam, Mandy and Ian.

You can say sport takes precedence in the Westcott family home and this year they reached a singular achievement with all four members representing NSW on the hockey field.

Ian and Mandy and their two sons Jack and Sam have all been selected for NSW this year, and next week three of them will be playing for their respective teams all over Australia. “It is pretty exciting for all of us,” said Mandy.

Jack took first honours playing for NSW at the 2022 Australian Under 18 Hockey Championships in Cairns in April. He has been selected in the NSW team every year since U13.

Both Ian and Mandy had been selected for NSW last year, but COVID put a stop to all tournaments and they had to go through the selection process again this year.

Next week Mandy will be playing for NSW 50s in Cairns at the 2022 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships, while Ian is heading to the Gold Coast for the 2022 Hockey Australia Men’s Masters Championships playing for NSW over 45s.

The pressure was on Sam, the youngest, to complete the picture and he delivered making it into the NSW U13 team, his first selection for NSW. He is heading to Hobart, Tasmania next week for the Under 13 Boys National Championships.

Once all the action is over the hockey conversation in the Westcott household is sure to continue for much longer.

By Maggi Barnard

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