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Connecting generations
Nurtured Village bringing together new mums, older volunteers
By RENEE POWELL
A Forbes-based pilot program is seeking to bridge the gap between two groups who can too easily become isolated – new mums and older Australians.
The Nurtured Village, a charity born from the simple but powerful idea that “it takes a village” to support our young families, is looking to connect new mums to older volunteers with time to give.
It’s hoped an hour a week, starting with a 10-week pilot program, could make all the difference to everyone involved.
Emma Gray, Nurtured Village founder and executive director, explains creating this connection has been a long-held vision for the Nurtured Village and now a grant from Endeavour Mining has made it possible to put the structure around it.
Forbes shire is to host the pilot, starting in late September, then the Nurtured Village will review it and work out how they can best take it to more communities.
They’re just looking for people to give it a go in Forbes first.
It’s as simple as weekly visits that might involve reading books to older children, sharing a cuppa, holding the baby while mum showers, or helping with a gentle outing.
There are so many ways in which that extra set of hands can be welcome with a young family, and so many ways little people
can bring joy to and benefit older people.
Emma has never doubted how incredible a multi-generational environment is, particularly while your children are young.
“We know the power of that multigenerational village in bringing up kids,” Emma said.
“It’s so beneficial for all generations.”
People who would like to be part of this pilot are urged to submit an expression of interest through the Nurtured Village website.
It’s open to mums who have welcomed a baby in the past two years, and to older Australians who have time to give.
“We did a survey last year and 94 per cent of mums reported loneliness in motherhood,” Emma said.
“Then you look at loneliness in older Australians where one in three report loneliness as they age.
“That social connectedness is what we’re about completely at the Nurtured Village, we don’t have to do it alone,” Emma said.
“This was just another way of us being able to increase that social connection from two priority populations that really did need that social connection.”
It’s more than five years since the Nurtured Village formed out of a need to build a village around mums who don’t have one, the organisation has been a registered charity for three years.
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Kaitlyn Bywater, former Forbes local and Executive Director The Nurtured Village Hampers, ready to deliver one of their monthly hampers to a family. The charity’s new program, KinKind, now looks to connect people across generations and it starts with a pilot in the Forbes shire.
PHOTO: The Nurtured Village
Council comment
By MAYOR PHYLLIS MILLER OAM
Drought remains one of the biggest challenges facing our communities. That’s why I’m proud that Forbes Shire Council, alongside Lachlan and Parkes Shires, has secured vital funding to deliver projects that build resilience across our region.
This funding will help us implement key initiatives including map urban heat and guide future greening efforts, create strategies for managing community assets during drought, establish management plans for key recreational water bodies to maintain their use and health, and design an operational plan for the Forbes Livestock Exchange to better support droughtaffected livestock movements.
These projects are about protecting our environment, supporting our people, and ensuring our local economy can withstand future droughts.
Together, we are taking important steps to plan ahead, reduce risks, and secure a stronger, more resilient future for all residents.
Lions Park is about to get an exciting refresh, making it an even more welcoming place for families, friends and visitors to enjoy.
You’ll soon see new shade sails going up, an expanded playground with soft-fall rubber surfacing, and improvements to pathways, drainage and landscaping. These changes will make the park more accessible, more comfortable, and more inviting all year round.
While work is underway, areas of park will be closed for everyone’s safety. We can’t wait to share the finished space with you in time for the summer season, weather permitting.
This project is part of a bigger vision for Lake Forbes, complementing other upgrades that will make our foreshore a place we can all be proud of. Thank you for your patience while we bring this special community space to life.
Our Community and Tourism team will be at the Bedgerabong Show this Saturday, ready to chat with you about all things Forbes Shire. From major projects and upcoming events to general works and services, it’s a great opportunity to find out what’s happening and share your ideas.
I encourage you to drop by, say hello, and have a yarn with the team. The Bedgerabong Show is always a fantastic day out, and we look forward to seeing you.
WHAT’S ON in and around Forbes
BEDGERABONG SHOW
Saturday, 16 August
The greatest little show in the west opens our show season on Saturday, 16 August. Bring the family to enjoy the farmyard nursery, duck races and shows by Dane the Magician. Get your entries in to the pavilion to be part of the fun or bring along your furry friend for the dog high jump. It’s all happening all day, with fireworks to finish the night about 6.30pm. Under 16s enter free, adults $15. More information page 13.
NATIONAL TREE DAY
Saturday, 16 August
National Tree Day has been rescheduled and the community is invited to join the local planting effort, hosted by Central West Lachlan Landcare in partnership with Forbes Shire Council. It’s all happening between 10am and midday at the corner of Federation Boulevard and Olympic Street (Goldridge). The event will finish with a barbecue, so please register your attendance online at https://nationaltreeday.org.au/ site/10031334. If you registered for the original event, organisers will keep your registration, just email cwllandcare@gmail. com if you won’t be there.
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FORBES RUGBY HOME GAMES
Saturday, 16 August
Come on down to Grinsted Oval for Forbes Rugby Union Club’s final home games of the season, taking on Dubbo Roos with the first grade fixture scheduled for 3.15pm. It finishes with cocktail night and live music from Charlie Goodsell.
MAGPIES HOST SEMI FINALS
Saturday, 16 August
Forbes Rugby League Club hosts round one of the western premiership finals this Saturday. The Magpies’ league tag and first grade sides are at home with the first game from 10.30am. First grade expected to kick off about 3pm, details in sport.
BRIDGE TO BRIDGE FOR CAN ASSIST
Sunday, 17 August
Join the Can Do Challenge for Forbes Can Assist: turn your Sunday morning walk around the lake into a fundraiser. Volunteers will have a registration and donation tent near Camp Street Bridge (South Circle Oval side) from 9.30am. Walk one lap or many, then join them for a sausage sizzle at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club from midday.
JOURNALISTS
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Monday, 18 August
Forbes RSL Sub Branch invites the community to the Vietnam Veterans Day memorial service at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Monday, 18 August, from 11am. Some 60,000 Australians served their country in the Vietnam conflict from 1962 to 1975. Australia suffered 521 dead, more than 3000 wounded in this conflict.
WENZDAY LAUNCH
Monday, 18 August
The Wenzday Project, celebrating the legacy of Paul and Hettie Wenz and inspiring a new generation of writers to tell Forbes’ stories, launches on Paul Wenz’s birthday with a look at the Wenz Collection at the Forbse Museum. Tickets online through https://events.humanitix.com/https-wenzdayprojectwordpress-com
FLY HIGH FOR MENTAL
HEALTH
Sunday, 24 August
The month-long Fly High for Mental Health campaign comes together with a family fun day at Stephan Field from 10am to 2pm. There will be a sausage sizzle with proceeds to charity, ice cream van, jumping castle, rock painting, paper plane making and bracelet making. This event is in memory of Corey Woodhouse, and for every young person who needs to know they are not alone. Mental health providers will also be in attendance such as Talk2Me Bro, Boys to the Bush, Yoorana Gunya, Kids Helpline, Headspace. Purchase a paper plane at Bernardi’s to raise awareness and funds.
BUSINESS CHAMBER NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, 27 August
Cyber security is on the agenda for Forbes Business Chamber’s August networking night. Guest speakers from Steele Technology and NBN will discuss cybersecurity and
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WELCOME TO FORBES
Thursday, 28 August
Come along to our Welcome to Forbes event and meet your new community! Forbes Shire Council hosts this chance to connect with locals, learn about services and activities, and discover everything our town has to offer. Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening with light refreshments on Thursday, 28 August at SYLO Cafe and Eatery, Rankin Street from 5.30pm. Please RSVP by Thursday, 14 August to events@forbes.nsw. gov.au or 6850 2300.
SMALL WINEMAKERS WINE SHOW
Friday, 29 August
The NSW Small Winemakers Show has released 2025 dates and this year’s public tasting is on Friday, 29 August at Forbes Town Hall. The gourmet wine presentation dinner follows on Saturday, 20 September. Tickets online through 123tix.com.au
RESILIENT HOMES EXPO
Wednesday, 3 September
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting a Resilient Homes Expo at Eugowra Showground on Wednesday 3 September, 4pm-7pm.
The Expo is for Resilient Homes Program homeowners and community members who want to make their homes more flood resilient.
Come along for information about: the Resilient Homes Program grant process; development approval processes; how successful resilient building and relocation projects can be delivered.
Homeowners and business representatives can visit information stands and speak with representatives from councils,
Commission NSW, and various industry associations and businesses interested in resilient building services.
COMMUNITY FETE
Saturday, 6 September
Forbes Uniting Church is excited to announce a community fete at the church in Browne Street. There will be community stalls, live entertainment, coffee and food as well as a silent auction between 9am and 3pm.
TRUNDLE BUSH TUCKER DAY
Saturday, 6 September and get your dancing boots ready for a day full of country music and bush cooking in Trundle. This year Casey Barnes will be headlining the popular event with The Bushwackers and The Alternators also gracing the Trundle stage. Get your tickets now at www.123tix.com. au/events/46970/trundle-bushtucker-day-2025
FORBES SHOW
Saturday, 13 September
Put Saturday 13 September in your diary, it’s the 149th Forbes Show. The one-day show format introduced in 2024 is back in 2025, with plenty on. There will be entertainment and rides, animal nursery, fireworks, agricultural exhibitions and so much more. You can follow them online www.facebook. com/ForbesShowNSW and the Advocate will have more to come closer to the date.
EUGOWRA SHOW
Saturday, 20 September
Head to Eugowra Showground for a fun-filled day for the whole family. While the Show Society is organising all your favourite attractions and events, now’s the time to plan your entries.
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Join RSL on Vietnam Veterans Day
Monday, 18 August is Vietnam Veterans Day and Forbes RSL Sub Branch will host a memorial ceremony at the Cenotaph, in Victoria Park, starting at 11am.
Some 60,000 Australians served their country in the Vietnam conflict between 1962 and 1975.
Over those years, 523 Australians were killed and almost 2400 wounded, the Australian War Memorial records, while many suffered - and continue to suffer - as a result of their service.
Vietnam Veterans Day is on 18 August each year, that date originally chosen to
commemorate the men of D Company, 6RAR, and the Battle of Long Tan.
The Battle of Long Tan was a significant moment in Australia’s war in Vietnam.
The 108 soldiers of D Coy held off an estimated 2000 Vietcong and North Vietnamese troops for four hours in a tropical downpour, greatly assisted by a timely ammunition resupply by RAAF helicopters with support from the close fire support from Australian artillery, and the arrival of reinforcements in APCs as night fell.
By the end of the day, 17 Australians
had been killed in action, and 25 were wounded, one of whom died a few days later.
This was the largest number of casualties in a single operation since the Australian Task Force had established its base at nearby Nui Dat the previous April.
Now 18 August is a time to commemorate all battles fought by Australians in Vietnam, to remember the sailors of the Royal Australian Navy who sup ported land operations, and members of the Royal Australian Air Force who served in combat and transport roles.
Maddison’s grand jetè to Sydney
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Dancing runs through Maddison Hornery’s veins and she will be taking her love for the art to new heights early next year.
The talented dancer has been selected in the NSW Youth Ballet’s January production of Cinderella.
This is an exciting opportunity for Maddison who will spend two weeks in intensive training in Sydney during January 2026 at the NSW International Ballet Academy.
Two weeks of intense training will accumulate in a performance on Saturday, 17 January at the Glen Street Theatre in Belrose.
“I am looking forward to putting to-
gether the production and performing in a professional theatre. This is my first production and I am excited to tell the story through dance,” Maddison said.
“I was really excited because I know a lot of people auditioned, and the standard of applicants was really high. I am excited to learn from different choreographers and dancers when we start training in Sydney.”
Maddison’s love for dancing began when she was three years old when her mum enrolled her into Physical Culture.
“I loved it so she then enrolled me into Kristen’s Dance Studio (KDS) as well,” she said.
Maddison’s love for dance comes
from being able to express herself through dance and music and being able to tell a story without saying anything.
Maddison began attending eisteddfods around the region at age seven and this is when she found her love for performing on stage.
The young dancer is dedicated to dance spending 13 hours a week in classes across five days as well as practice at home on weekends.
As well as ballet Maddison enjoys all styles of dance.
“I currently take classes at KDS in ballet, lyrical and contemporary, jazz, hip hop and acro,” she said.
“As well as dancing at KDS I also do physie with Lachlan Valley United
and am an assistant teacher at KDS and Lachlan Valley United and enjoy sharing my love for dance with younger students.”
Maddison is also part of the KDS performance troupe who competes at eisteddfods and performs at community events.
This year Maddison was also part of the KDS group who went and performed at DisneyLand and Universal Studios which Maddison said was an amazing experience.
“Dance will always be a big part of my life. I am looking forward to performing in a full length ballet production to see if it is something I would like to pursue professionally,” she said.
Expo to highlight floodresilient options
Flood-affected home owners are encouraged to attend a Resilient Homes Expo planned for September.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting the expo in Eugowra to bring together Resilient Homes Program homeowners and community members with building services.
The expo will provide information about the Resilient Homes Program’s grant process, development approval processes, and how successful resilient building and relocation projects can be delivered.
Homeowners and business representatives can visit information stands and speak with representatives from councils, the Reconstruction Authority, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and various industry associations and businesses interested in resilient building services.
There will be opportunities to book 15-minute one-on-one appointments with a member of the Resilient Homes Program team or a council officer.
The expo is on at Eugowra Showground from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, 3 September.
Maddison spends 13 hours a week in dance classes across multiple dance styles. PHOTOS: Supplied
Evolution Mining Cowal reveals $2 million contribution to towns
Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations (Cowal) has released its annual contributions to the region of more than $2 million in direct community contributions across the Bland, Lachlan and Forbes Shires in the last financial year.
“Every year we aim to invest in and partner with our communities to achieve meaningful outcomes and generate shared value,” Cowal General Manager, Joe Mammen, said,
“We have numerous programs in place to support local organisations, many of which are longstanding, and it is rewarding to see the positive outcomes across the community with our support.
“Our community is central to who we are and how we operate.
“As a team, we work hard to ensure the region, comprising Bland, Lachlan and Forbes shires, is ultimately better off for us having been here.”
In FY25, the organisation has spent more than $200 milmion across regional vendors and salaries.
Community contributions included:
· 33 organisations received funding through the Cowal Partnering Program across areas of youth and education, safety, economic development, environment and Indigenous opportunities;
· 28 local and regional events supported by way of funding and volunteer support;
· 14 students awarded Wiradjuri Scholarships;
· Endeavour Scholarships extended to students at West Wyalong High School, Condobolin High School, Forbes High School and Red Bend College;
· Seven organisations received funding through the Cowal Cares Program – an internal volunteering initiative;
· Two organisations benefited from Shared Value Project funding.
In addition, Cowal hosted numerous internal events through the year which saw an additional $130,000 of spend with local and regional businesses.
“With approximately 65 per cent of our workforce residing locally, there is also indirect spend across the region,” Joe said.
“We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of our thriving community and are looking forward to seeing ongoing local benefits, particularly with our life of mine now extending to 2042.”
For more information on Cowal community programs email cgo.community@evolutionmining.com
Get your tickets to wine show’s big events
The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show is back again for 2025 and entries for this year are at 488 wines from 90 wineries.
The 33rd show will commence judging on Monday 25 August and Mark Richardson, a Senior Winemaker from Tyrrell’s Wines in the Hunter Valley, is returning as chair of judges.
Judging will finish on Wednesday 27 August and the public tasting will be held at 6.30pm on Friday 29 August at the Forbes Town Hall.
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show President, Mark Watts, said the judges and the committee are looking forward to another successful event.
“A team of 13 experienced judges will judge the wines across the threeday event,” Mark said.
“While numbers are slightly down this year, we have a high calibre of wines from across NSW and ACT that have been entered into the show this year.
“We also have several entries from new wineries and others who haven’t entered for a number of years.
The non-for-profit organisation has also continued its support of Havannah House this year, donating $1000 to the annual Christmas Day lunch.
Committee members Judy Kerr, Mark Watts and Jenny Watts, presented the cheque to Julie Virtue this week.
Tickets are available for the public tasting on Friday 29 August.
All of the wines entered in the show will be available for patrons to taste
and finger food will be provided.
Tickets are $30 per person.
The next event is the Gourmet Wine Dinner, which will be held at Club Forbes on Saturday 20 September and celebrates the trophy winners of the show.
The dinner will be held from 7pm with a four-course meal featuring trophy winning wines to complement the meal.
Tickets for this event are $130 per person.
If you purchase your tickets to both events in the same transaction, you will receive a $10 discount, making attending both events $150 per person.
Tickets are available at NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Tickets - online through 123tix.com.au
Upgrades to keep historic club racing for years to come
Forbes Jockey Club has opened a suite of upgrades at a highly successful 2025 Forbes Cup Day meeting.
Underneath the historic grandstand at the race course has been transformed with upgrades to the stewards room, secretary’s office and canteen thanks to $137,000 in State Government funding.
The funding also provided upgrades to the change rooms.
Member for Orange Philip Donato had the honour of cutting the ribbon for the official opening with Jockey Club president Randall Grayson on Cup Day.
The works compliment significant
restoration works on the historic race course grandstand, which we celebrated in 2018.
Mr Donato said it was great to see the community continue to come together and celebrate a great day in a tradition that’s been running for well over a century for Forbes Jockey Club. He said the funding would help make sure the facilities at the race course were fit for purpose to see the Forbes Cup and other events continue for many years to come.
Full news on Cup Day’s racing, fashions on the field and more were in last week’s Advocate, still available on our website forbesadvocate.com.au
Forbes Jockey Club president Randall Grayson and State Member for Orange Philip Donato officially opened the improvements at the 2025 Forbes Cup meeting.
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show committee members Judy Kerr, Mark and Jenny Watts, presented proceeds from last year’s show to Julie Virtue at Havannah House for the annual Christmas Day lunch.
Amy’s braving cold for cause
By RENEE POWELL
Fancy jumping in your outdoor swimming pool in August?
Not likely – but Amy Shine’s doing just that in the name of the Daffodil Day Dip, to raise funds for The Cancer Council.
With a bright yellow daffodil day hat and a cause, our preschool director has committed to jumping into the unheated pool 10 times in the current freezing temperatures.
“The statistics are one in two Australians will be affected by cancer,” she said.
“We’ve got so many family and friends – all of us – that we know who have been affected, so it’s such a good cause.
“It’s really close to my heart.”
Amy saw the challenge posted online around the traditional Daffodil Day fundraising and thought, why not?
Cancer has affected so many, including so many young people, in our community.
“The Cancer Council’s work could change someone’s life,” she said.
“As hard as (jumping in a cold pool)
is, it’s not hard compared to what some people have to go through.”
The Cancer Council says:
$55 can pay for the collection and processing of a blood sample to develop lifesaving cancer treatment; $110 can help equip cancer researchers with essential chemicals and lab equipment; $160 can help pay for the collection and ongoing storage of a tumour sample to improve cancer prevention and detection;
$250 can pay a lab assistant for a day.
Amy set a modest fundraiser target of $350 trusting that every donation would make a difference, but this amazing community has already donated more than $1700.
Now some of her preschool colleagues will be joining her for a jump into the pool – adding a bit more fun to the fundraising effort.
To donate: www.daffodilday.com. au/fundraisers/amyshine/daffodil-daydip-2025
Incinerator inquiry to look at health, ag risks
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
There will be a parliamentary inquiry into waste to energy incinerators, not just on those proposed for Parkes and Tarago, but on such facilities statewide.
That’s the outcome from a debate in the Upper House after NSW Nationals MP Scott Barrett moved the motion for an inquiry and fellow Nationals MP Nichole Overall was appointed Chair of the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee.
The National Party proposed to look into two large energy recovery facilities earmarked for Parkes and Tarago near Goulburn, but it’s now been expanded to cover other potential areas in NSW.
Greens spokesperson for Health and Waste Dr Amanda Cohn MLC was confirmed as the deputy chair of the Select Committee and pushed for an amendment to broaden the terms of reference of the inquiry to include all of NSW.
It will look at matters including the risk of potentially toxic emissions, the health implications of the projects and the impact they will have on agriculture.
The inquiry will also examine alternatives to reduce or manage residual waste produced by Greater Sydney, where the rubbish to be incinerated is expected to come from, more than 600,000 tonnes of it.
Along with Parkes and Tarago, the state government’s Energy from Waste framework permits facilities in Lithgow and Tomago in the Hunter after similar projects were binned following community backlash in Sydney.
Dr Cohn has built on the Greens’ long-standing opposition to waste to energy incinerators since being elected in 2023, and was in Parkes on 26 July to speak at the information night hosted by Parkes Clean Future Alliance which brought out nearly 600 people.
Mrs Overall appreciated the support across the chamber.
“This provides the chance for community members to raise the many questions they have around potentially millions of tonnes of waste being dumped in their backyards,” she said in a Nationals statement issued to media.
“The objective is to fully explore the issues and look at options and alternatives to the ever-growing Sydney waste problem that doesn’t leave some areas worse off than others.
Dr Cohn said waste management is a statewide issue.
“For incinerator proposals to be taken off the table, the committee and the government must examine alternative solutions to reduce or manage waste,” she said.
Kindness champion to share her inspiring journey
NSW Australian of the Year and Kindness Factory founder Kath Koschel will share her extraordinary and uplifting story at a free event in Parkes this month.
CatholicCare
Wilcannia-
Forbes is thrilled to invite the whole community to hear from Kath at its Mental Health Expo 2025, a powerful day of connection, education and inspiration.
The event will be held on Tuesday August 19, from 12pm to 1pm at the Cooke Park Pavilion.
CatholicCare
WilcanniaForbes Better Health and Wellbeing portfolio manager Kate
Shambrook is encouraging the community to come to the expo, organised to shine a spotlight on mental health awareness, with a special keynote address from the remarkable Kath Koschel.
A resilience and gratitude advocate, Kath’s story of overcoming immense personal challenges has touched hearts across the world – more than 8.4 million acts of kindness have been logged with her Kindness Factory.
Ms Shambrook says Kath’s message is one of hope, courage and the strength of the human
spirit – a talk not to be missed.
“I truly believe this event is an opportunity for our community to come together, break down stigma, and have real conversations about mental health,” Ms Shambrook said.
“We’re incredibly honoured to have Kath Koschel join us, her journey will inspire and uplift anyone who hears it.”
In addition to the keynote address, there will be free refreshments, giveaways and local mental health organisations to chat to.
“Whether you’re looking for
tools to support your own journey, resources to help others, or simply a moment to be inspired, this expo is for you,” Ms Shambrook said.
“Come be part of the movement toward a more open, supportive and mentally healthy community.”
CatholicCare WilcanniaForbes is delivering this free community event through its Family and Carer Mental Health Program.
To find out more, contact CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes on 1800 067 067.
In pictures: Forbes hosts Firefighter Championships
Firefighters from across NSW and the eastern states converged on Forbes on the weekend to test their skills in competition.
Twenty two teams contested 10 big events to hone the skills they need in emergency situations.
Mayor Phyllis Miller with Forbes teams, led by Mark Willis and Dan
among the many on parade at the official opening of the
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RIGHT: Fire and Rescue
NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM and Forbes
Bayley,
Emily holding Dusty with Tom and Reggie Anderson of Forbes.
Lots of family members come along to support their firefighters in the championships including Jessica
watching the events.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Dale Maynard of Forbes with Gerry Perceval and Karen Loader of Grenfell - Karen’s son Jamie is the president of the Firefighter organisation.
Firefighters blaze through championships
By RENEE POWELL
Some 100 firefighters from 22 teams have competed in a highly successful regional firefighter championship over two big days in Forbes.
Across 10 big events firefighters scaled ladders, rolled out hoses, donned breathing apparatus and much more all in a race against the clock.
Forbes sent two teams into the challenge, Fire and Rescue NSW Forbes captain Mark Willis said, and all represented the community well.
The championships, run by the Firefighter Championships Association, are an invaluable part of training, especially for our rural retained crews who don’t have regular access to metropolitan training facilities.
“It enhances our training as firefighters in the day-to-day things that we do, but in a competition environment and going against time,” Mr Willis said.
“It’s very beneficial as part of our training.”
Having the championships in Forbes gave the town brigade the opportunity to give some of its new members a taste of competition – and they’re now eager for future opportuni ties, Mr Willis said.
Team A was led by Daniel Bayley and members were Joel Cuskelly, Matt Reid and Chris Allegri.
Team by was led by Forbes Fire and Rescue captain Mark Willis with Brendan Hayes, Matthew Cheney and Steve Walk er.
They were supported by reserves Paul Apps, Brad McMil lan and Nick Ryan.
Overall winners of the weekend were the Wyong station, with Country Fire Authority brigade Echuca A second and the team from Wangi Wangi station third.
Kootingal RFS brigade and Ulladulla station rounded out the top five overall.
Forbes received rave reviews from our visitors, Mr Willis was happy to report.
“It was great, everyone really enjoyed themselves – and Forbes certainly turned on the weather,” he said.
Forbes also received official recognition with Forbes Shire Council presented with the NSW Fire and Rescue Employer Award.
The honour was actually announced on St Florians Day this year, but the presentation made by the Commissioner to Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM on the weekend.
Forbes Shire Council supports nine employees in their roles as on-call firefighters, and has done the same for many individuals over many years.
TOS: Jenny Kingham
A ladder challenge was one of the weekend competitions.
PHOTO: Firefighter Championships Association
PHOTO: Firefighter Championships Association
Town Hall a gallery for weekend
Forbes Arts Society transformed Town Hall into a gallery on the first weekend in August, filling the historic space with paintings, draw ings, ceramics and more.
The Break From Winter art exhibition fea tured a whole variety of works by local artists, from landscapes to still life, flowers to fantasy scenes.
It complimented the play - The Trial of Ben Hall - running next door at the former Presby terian Church, giving audiences an opportuni ty to browse the works before or after the show.
There are works for sale, so if you missed the show and would like to see more go online to the Forbes Arts Society facebook page to browse more photos from the exhibition.
A Port Macquarie mum and her children receiving their hamper.
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They’ve been in Forbes all that time, and now extend across 23 communities, with local volunteer coordinators rallying support to provide a mum with a supportive hamper from their community every month.
Locally and across all their communities, Nurtured Village is seeing families feeling the pressure, and they’re excited to be launching this pilot in a rural community where the village has always been so strong.
To find out more about
The Nurtured Village, go online to www. thenurturedvillage.org or scan the QR code for KinKind expressions of interest.
To
Katie Ragg and Kim Featherstone were two of the local artists with work on show.
Katie Ragg had a whole range of original artworks available in the exhibition.
PHOTO: The Nurtured Village
Team Aussiekaners - Brooke Cole and Forster du Plessis from Bathurst took up the tongs in 2024.
Get ready to fire up the grill for National BBQ Championships
Get ready to fire up the grill!
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Forbes National BBQ Championships.
Returning to Grinsted Oval in Forbes on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025, this sizzling competition will once again bring together the best barbeque talent from across the country, with teams set to battle it out across four mouth-watering categories: chicken, beef, lamb rack and pork loin.
Last year’s event drew teams from NSW, Vic-
toria, Queensland and South Australia, along with more than 1,500 spectators who turned out to enjoy the smoky spectacle, food, live entertainment and family-friendly atmosphere.
“This event just keeps growing,” Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said.
“It’s a real celebration of Australian barbeque culture and a fantastic way to showcase Forbes as a destination for food, fun and great community spirit.”
Sunday’s smoking competition is sanctioned by the Australian Barbecue Alliance, ensuring
top-tier competition standards and judging, and adding extra prestige for those chasing points on the national circuit.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate backyard grill master, the National BBQ Championships offer a chance to test your skills, showcase your flavours, compete for serious bragging rights, and $20,000 in prizes.
For more information and to register, head www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/events or follow National BBQ Championships Forbes on Facebook.
Access granted: Forbes road into Parkes open
It’s the news Parkes and Forbes residents have been waiting for - the southern access to the town off the Newell Highway is open.
The southern access opened to traffic last Friday evening and connects the former highway, now Forbes Road, to the Parkes Bypass/Newell Highway once again.
Transport for NSW staff were spotted peeling off the tape covering ‘Forbes’ on road signs along the route on Saturday morning.
Both the northern and southern roads to Dubbo and Forbes were closed when the bypass opened in April as crews worked to connect those roads to the new section of the highway.
The northern access toward Dubbo opened a month ago.
Parkes Shire Council worked with Transport for NSW during the planning and design stages of the bypass with the aim of having four key entry points into Parkes - a good entry in the south, a good entry in the north and an opportunity to turn in the middle if drivers missed these roads, and the Victoria Street bridge to and from the Parkes Christian School and beyond.
There’s also a road directly to the Parkes Golf Club off the bypass and access to the town’s industrial area, that being London Road.
Police seize home-made weapon
Police have seized a home-made firearm and a prohibited weapon following a Firearm Prohibition Order search of a home at Forbes.
A makeshift mace and a homemade firearm consisting of a small ‘trip-alarm’ style device with a 12 gauge shotgun shell were seized, Central West Police District reported through their social media channels.
A 15-year-old has been dealt with under the Young Offenders Act in relation to allegedly possessing the items, police said.
E-BIKE THEFTS
Central West Police District is investigating a spate of thefts involving electric bicycles (E-Bikes) in the Forbes township.
Police are urging members of the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
If you have any information that may assist with these investigations, please contact Forbes Police Station directly on 02 6853 9999 or call Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.
POLICE CHARGE NINE IN REGIONAL OPERATION SOTERIA
Police have charged nine people with 20 offences under Operation Soteria during a three-day surge operation in the Central West. Operation Soteria focuses on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles, and ‘post and boast’ offences where social media is used to gain notoriety.
From Thursday, 31 July to Saturday, 2 August they were in Orange, Forbes, Parkes and Bathurst. Officers conducted 60 bail compliance and apprehended domestic violence order checks, 19 person searches and 11 vehicle searches.
Traffic and Highway Patrol officers conducted 434 stationary and mobile random breath tests, and issued 90 traffic infringement notices, as well as eight positive random drug tests.
Members of Team Spice Girls - Jimmy and Gemma Madge with Mel Hoey - in 2024.
Snow much fun at Frozen Jr
Last weekend saw the last shows of the popular Parkes Musical and Dramatic society’s production of Frozen Junior.
The show has been historic for the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society with all 11 shows selling out in record time.
In the Society’s history, Frozen Junior also breaks the record for most tickets sold and is the highest grossing of any junior production.
Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society said this is a testament to the talent of the amazing cast and supporting team.
Check out all the fun that was had at opening night of the production which was captured by our photographer Jenny Kingham.
Beth and Mae Dingwall of Forbes.
Luke Billsborough (the Bishop) and Lily Phillips (Snow Chorus) greeted guests at the door on opening night.
Andrew, Joel and Leanne Hurst with Tess and Ted Dugan came along to watch Tilly Hurst in Frozen.
M and D stars Maddi Collitts, Kimberley Ryan, Matt Prow and Gracie Townsend.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
QUEEN (ZOE BILLSBOROUGH), KRISTOFF (HARRISON ROWBOTHAM), YOUNG ELSE (STEPHANIE HORNERY), OLAF (BRODIE STEPHENSON), SVEN (OSCAR HENDRY), ANNA (ABIGAIL HERD) AND ELSA (LEXIE HERDEN).
Book Week
fun begins
Have you seen some colourful characters around town?
It’s Book Week and our local schools have some incredible costumes.
Classics and new favourites inspired staff and families at Forbes Public School for this impressive display.
The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure.
2025 is also a milestone year for the Children’s Book Council of Australia, as they celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For eight decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the worlds that books offer.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday 3rd Sep 2025
TIME: 9.30am
LOCATION: Forbes Services Club
TOPICS: NSWIC Basin Update River and Storage Ops Update
Ground Water Management and Update
Lunch served at 12.30pm
ALL WATER USERS are INVITED to attend. RVSP to eo@lvw.com.au
Mitchell and Shaun Gartner as Bill and Ben the Flower Pot Men.
Staff in How to Train Your Dragon.
Register for National Tree Day now
LOOKING AT LANDCARE
By CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE, MARG APPLEBEE
Register for National Tree Day events in Forbes and Parkes this weekend and you could be enjoying a burger with the lot for lunch!
We have 20 beautiful, freshly cooked burgers with the lot to give away this weekend for National Tree Day participants who register and join us this weekend.
Ten burgers at Forbes on Saturday and ten burgers at Parkes on Sunday.
Don’t worry! If you miss out we will still have sausage sandwiches.
Central West Lachlan Landcare is once again working with Forbes and Parkes Shire Councils to deliver National Tree Day activities.
We are pleased to be heading out to a site off the Bogan Way in the Goldridge Estate on Saturday, 16
August to provide a green buffer for the site. We look forward to working with
Forbes Shire Council once again.
We are heading back out to the Parkes Wetlands for planting on
Sunday, 17 August.
This area has evolved beautifully since our last planting at the site.
Parkes’ former Sewage Treatment Plant maturation ponds are now taking shape as a high-value, hydrologically complex wetland, capable of supporting a diverse range of native fauna and flora.
Our plantings work in with the naturally occurring Fuzzy Box species that occur in the area surrounding Akuna Road.
Make sure that you take the time to find out about what you are
barbecue for lunch, so we would really appreciate registrations via the Planet Ark website.
Forbes National Tree Day will be held on Saturday, 16 August from 10am at a site in Goldridge Estate.
Find out more details via our social media or the Planet Ark website.
Parkes National Tree Day will be held on Sunday, 17 August from 10am at Akuna Road.
Find out more details via our social media or the Planet Ark website.
Medium and heavyweights to feed sell to
CATTLE SALE
Monday, 11 August
Yarding 1440 (down 335)
Numbers fell this sale with agents yarding 1440 head.
Quality was fair with some good lines of well bred cattle offered along with the secondary types.
The usual buyers were present and competing in a mostly stronger market.
Yearling steers to feed were stronger on a better run. Medium and heavyweights to feed sold from 440c to 561c/kg.
The finished lines to processors received from 460c to 482c/kg.
The heifer portion was 10c to 15c/ kg better with those to feed receiving from 407 to 474c/kg.
The better types to processors sold from 380 to 470c/kg. Heavy steers and bullocks ranged from 420 to 490c/kg.
Grown heifers reached 440c/kg.
Cows slipped 15 to 20c with heavy 2 score from 340c to 371c and 3 score 362 to 406c/kg.
The best heavy bull reached 397c/ kg.
SHEEP SALE
Tuesday, 12 August
Yarding 51,850 (down 3460)
Numbers fell this sale with agents yarding 51,850 head.
Lambs showed the decrease with 39,350 on offer and quality was reduced from previous sales.
There was fewer well finished and grain assisted lines offered and less weight penned than that of previous weeks.
Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a cheaper market.
There were 4700 new season lambs penned and prices range from $252 to $312/head.
Old trade weight lambs slipped $5
to $10 to sell from $232 to $310/head.
Heavy lambs to 26kg were back $15 receiving from $293 to $340/ head.
Extra heavyweights were $20 easier with quality having an effect, prices ranging from $310 to $388/ head.
Carcase prices averaged 1083 to 1230c/kg. The best heavy hoggets reached $300/head.
There was 12,500 mutton penned and quality was similar to previous sales.
Merinos made up the major ity and prices were $10 to $15/hd cheaper. Merino ewes sold from $151 to $296/head.
Crossbreds received from $140 to $280 and Dorper ewes ranged in price from $155 to $264/head.
Merino wethers sold from $153 to $277/head.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
Yearling steers to feed were stronger on a better run. Medium and heavyweights to feed sold from 440c to 561c/kg.
CWLL Coordinator Marg Applebee with Committee member Darrin Kopp at the 2024 Forbes National Tree Day planting.
It’s Show time in Bedgerabong
All roads lead west to Bedgerabong this Saturday, 16 August, for the best little show in the west.
Organisers are bringing together a great day of family fun, with gate entry free for the under 16s.
There’ll be a jumping castle for the little ones, and an animal nursery where they can meet cute and cuddly creatures.
Popular return special guest Dane the Magician will delight show-goers with performances throughout the day.
Duck races, a crowd favourite, also make their way to Bedgerabong for the 2025 Show, and showgoers of all ages can test their skills on the mechanical bull.
In exciting news for the ride-lovers, dodgem cars are coming to this year’s show.
HELP MAKE THE SHOW GREAT
Do you know, your entries all contribute to a great show?
The 2025 Bedgerabong Show schedule is available online - with links through their facebook pageor to view at the Forbes Handicraft Centre.
There are so many sections that there’s something every member of the family can enter, from home brew to photography, produce to decorated biscuits. Put the challenge out!
This year’s theme is “birds and feathers” and the show society looks forward to seeing everyone’s photography, arts and crafts.
Pavilion entry tickets are available at Bedgerabong Public School or Forbes Handicraft Centre.
Entries will be accepted at the showground on Friday or by 8-8.30am Saturday, check the schedule for your category.
Made a fire bucket?
Enter it in this year’s show, the entries will be fired up in the afternoon to keep the crowd warm.
Show and Shine at Bedgerabong this year has expanded to include ute, tractor, truck, motorcycle and static engines categories, so bring out your entries.
Or perhaps you’d like to bring your family pet!
Is your dog an escape artist? Per-
haps they’d go well in the crowdpleasing high jump competition at the show.
Bedgerabong is also bringing in a young farmers’ challenge this year, so rally your mates for this fourperson team event.
PLENTY TO SEE
Bedgerabong is promising to be an outstanding equestrian event, with three rings for hack events and two for showjumping, so there will be plenty to watch in the arena from early in the day.
Showjumping in the Lachlan Valley is set to run across Bedgerabong and Condobolin over six big event days in August.
for up-and-coming horses to compete over three rounds, Bedgerabong hosting two showjumping rings Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From the farm Bedgerabong hosts cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry and they’ll be before the judges from early in the day.
The region’s young judges are urged to register for the Group 10 finals for the Merino Sheep and Meat Sheep young judging competitions.
The official opening and grand parade will be at 2.30pm, and a great day’s entertainment will wrap up with the traditionally spectacular fireworks display in the evening.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
PA and H Association president
Paul Faulkner says events like the annual show are more than a date on the calendar, they’re part of the heartbeat of the village.
“It’s a celebration of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the pride we take in our heritage and rural way of life,” he says in his president’s message.
“At its heart, our show is about people - people who care for their land, tend their livestock, and give so generously of their time and talents to keep this tradition alive.
“Whether it’s the young ones showing in their first event, the seasons farmers sharing their prize rams, and bulls or the neighbours who’ve baked, stitched, painted or grown something to share, this show is a living, breathing reflection of our connectedness.
“Beyond the show and exhibits, though, lies the true magic of today: the conversations, the shared laughs, the catching up over a cuppa, and the swapping of stories.”
He extended a heartfelt thanks to the organisers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and each and every one who contribute in some way to bring the day to life.
ENTRY
Non-members $15
Pensioners $5
Children 0-15 years Free
Membership $10 includes one entry ticket
BEDGERABONG SHOW
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2025
Joshua Harvey rides the bucking bull in
Connor Jones with AJM Juliette and Bailey Jones with AGM Patty at the 2024 Bedgerabong Show.
Bedgerabong Show hosts three big days of showjumping arond the 16
James and Josh Harvey with Bella at the high jump in 2024.
Know your signs, keep our kids safe
Parking rules around schools are in place to help keep children safe, however, many drivers don’t really understand what the most common signs mean.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said the most common parking signs in school zones are ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ signs.
“The parking rules around schools protect sight distances, provide safe drop off opportunities and minimise confusion where children are crossing roads,” Ms Suitor said.
“A ‘No Stopping’ sign means that the driver of a vehicle must not stop at any time on a length of road or in an area to which the ‘No Stopping’ sign applies - not for a minute, not for a second, not at all.
“’No Stopping’ signs are installed in areas where clear sight is required for safety reasons, such as on the approach or departure to crossings or at intersections.
“Line of sight around schools is critical to both motorists and pedestrians alike.
When vehicles obstruct that line of sight, tragedies can occur, particularly with small children who are so difficult to see,” Ms Suitor said.
The penalty for stopping in a ‘No Stopping’ zone in a school zone is $423 and two demerit points.
“A ‘No Parking’ sign means that you can only stop on a length of road or in an area to which the ‘No Parking’ sign applies to drop off or pick up passengers. Around schools these are commonly called ‘kiss and drop zones’.
“You can’t stay in the zone longer than two minutes and the driver has to be within three metres of the vehicle at all times,” she said.
“At our local schools these zones are timed in the morning (same as the 40km/h school speed zone times) from 8am to 9.30am - the peak drop off time.
“Of an afternoon the zone reverts to parallel parking.
“If motorists use the ‘No Parking’ zones correctly it will improve traffic flow, relieve congestion and create a safer environment.”
The penalty for not using a ‘No Parking zone correctly in a school zone is $235 and two demerit points.
“So, help keep our local kids safe and abide by the parking signs,” Ms Suitor said.
What do 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' signs mean?
'No Stopping' zones are located on the approach and departure of most schools to ensure motorists can clearly see pedestrians crossing the road. It is illegal to park or stop in 'No Stopping' zones. The fine for stopping in a 'No Stopping' zone is $423* and 2 demerit points.
'No Parking' zones are located near the entrances of most schools to ensure the safe drop off of passengers.
You cannot stop for more than 2 minutes and you must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle. The fine for illegally using a 'No Parking' zone is $235* and 2 demerit points.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Name a pioneer in hypnosis, Franz Anton ... (6)
7 What is the science of being, as such (8)
8 Which term describes someone new to the work, etc (6)
9 What is a state of sleep or drowsiness (8)
10 To feel self-reproach, is to do what (6)
11 Which term suggests something revolting (8)
14 What are constituent parts of a whole (8)
18 To set on fire, is to do what (6)
19 What do we call the last work of a composer (4,4)
21 What is a lump of native gold (6)
22 Name the smallest particle of a substance capable of independent existence (8)
23 Which term describes “of two parts” (6)
DOWN
1 Name a renowned magician (8)
2 Name an unmarried woman (6)
3 Who discovered X-rays in 1895, Wilhelm Konrad ... (8)
4 What is a colloquial term for a prison (4)
5 When one jostles, one does what (6)
6 Which attitude stereotypes an elderly person according to age, other than individual abilities (6)
12 To not have a signature, is to be what (8)
13 Which term describes that which is selected from diverse sources (8)
E-QUATIONS
15 Name a renowned Australian writer of verse and prose, Henry ... (6)
Letters have a number value Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
16 What is a stable trough from which cattle eat (6)
17 What is something puzzling or inexplicable (6)
20 Which term implies a burden or a responsibility (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 QUIDDITY
(a) A confection of quince juice and sugar (b) Chewing tobacco
(c) The essence of anything
2 SPISSITUDE
(a) Density
(b) Lasting ill will (c) Flashiness
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Blood fluid (5)
Cow’s stomach (5)
Deserve (5)
Increase in breadth (5)
Males (3)
Number (3)
Opening in bone (7) Pig (3)
Public processions (7) Ruin (3)
Eugowra’s young soccer stars relish home games
Junior soccer action came to Eugowra sports ground with teams from the Parkes competition making a road trip so Eugowra could have a home game.
Eugowra Junior Sports hosted four games in the Under 6s, Under 8s and Under 10s games, with barbecue and canteen available thanks to local volunteers.
The club said the kids loved running out in their club colours in their home town, and showed the utmost respect to all the other teams.
They extended their thanks to Parkes and District Amateur Soccer Association as well as the Eugowra rugby league club for their support.
Jenny Kingham captured the Under 8s action, with Eugowra taking on the Magpies.
Under 8s
and
Visitors, new members welcome to come and try croquet
CROQUET
By ELVY QUIRK
On Saturday, 9 August Aussie Croquet was played with 26 in attendance.
There were some good scores recorded and all who attended enjoyed the game.
14/13 scorers recorded by Fay Picker & David West def Robin Pols & Barry White, Cheryl Toohey & Rex Toole def Tony Bernardi & Peter Mackay, Peter West (solo) defeated John Farah (solo), John Farah & Neville Spry def Rex Toole & Neil Riley, Enid Baker & Noel Jolliffe def Anne Stewart & Peter West
def Peter Mackay & Harley Stewart, Lyn Simmonds & John Allegri def Irene Riley & Frank Donohoe, Neil Riley & May Jones def Frank Donohoe & Kevin Wenning, Peter West & Kevin Wenning def Geoff Coles & Cheryl Toohey, Bill Scott & May Jones def Barry White & Robin Pols.
There were some runaway scores recorded by David West (solo) who defeated Geoff Coles (solo) 14/8, Harley Stewart & Noel Jolliffe defeated Enid Baker & Kevin Wenning 14/8, Elvy Quirk & Neville Spry defeated Irene Riley & Lyn Simmonds 14/8, John Allegri & Bill Scott defeated Anne Stewart & Colleen Liebich 14/8, Frank Donohoe
& David West defeated Harley Stewart & Tony Bernardi also 14/8. Well done to all those winning players.
All three games on the day were won by Noel Jolliffe, David and Peter West, Bill Scott, May Jones and Neville Spry. Well done to those players.
Golf Croquet was played on Tuesday, 12 August with 32 in attendance all of whom enjoyed the game and the social atmosphere.
On the day we welcomed Barbara Bruce who had come down to try a game of croquet, hopefully she enjoyed the day and we look forward to having her join us.
Runaway scorers on the day was
recorded by Noel Jolliffe & Lyn Simmonds who defeated May Jones & Kevin Wenning 10/3.
9/4 scores were: Mal Smith & Sally Perry def Belinda Facey & Barbara Bruce, Enid Baker & Geoff Coles def Barbara Bruce & Belinda Facey, Frank Donohoe & Sally Perry def Peter Mackay & Sue Wade; 8/5 scores: Kevin Rubie & May Jones def Colleen Liebich & Lyn Simmonds, Bruce Toole & Geoff Coles def Pam Thomson & Neil Gilmour, Ray Martin & Bill Scott def Barbara Bruce & Sue Jolliffe, Elvy Quirk & John Job def Peter West & Peter Mackay, Kevin Wenning & Frank Donohoe def John Allegri &
Lyall Strudwick, Kevin Rubie & Neil Riley def John Job & Pam Thomson, Evelyn Mahlo & Mal Smith def Pam Thomson & Kevin Rubie, May Jones & John Farah def Belinda Facey & Neville Spry, Bill Scott & Neil Gilmour def Lyn Simmonds & Peter Mackay, Sue & Noel Jolliffe def Sue Wade & Kevin Wenning.
There were also many 7/6 close scores recorded.
Croquet is a game for young and old and it would be great to see some younger people come down and try a game perhaps on a Saturday when they have no work commitments.
Stay warm, stay safe.
Arthur Langfield lines up a big kick for Eugowra.
Eugowra’s Alex Turner.
Stella Park captures the ball for her team.
Eugowra
Stella Park
Hudson Dengate.
Flynn Miles and Arthur Langfield contest the ball.
Bulldogs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dalgliesh. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Police Rescue Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015) 10.45 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016) 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Revenge. 3.00 First Dates Australia. 4.05 Sean’s Kitchen. 4.35 MOVIE: Stuart Little. (1999) 6.25 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee. (2005) 8.30 MOVIE: Easy A. (2010) 10.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day and Mekka Raceday. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.35 You Can’t Ask That. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.40 Extras: Xmas Special. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. 3.15 Nigella Bites. 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Border Security: International. 12.30 Football. AFL. Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants. 3.30 Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day and Mekka Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 8.35 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015) Matt Damon. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Week 2. Seattle Seahawks v Kansas City Chiefs. 3.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. GWS Giants v Essendon. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. 1.15 Professor T. 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. Final. 2.50 Great Southern Landscapes. 3.25 Earth. 4.25 Would I Lie To You? 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. Final. 8.20 Midsomer Murders. 9.50 The Family Next Door. 10.40 Miss Austen. 11.35 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Cronulla Sharks v Titans. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Broncos v Eels. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels. 9.25 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 1. Aston Villa v Newcastle United. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.40 My Asian Banquet. 1.15 Jabba’s Movies. 1.45 My France With Manu. 2.40 Starstruck. 3.55 Aust Got Talent. 5.45 MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. (2009) 7.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) 9.30 MOVIE: Fun With Dick And Jane. (2005) 11.20 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018) 1.40 Late Programs.
10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 9.00 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Week 2. Los Angeles Rams v Los Angeles Chargers. 12.00 The Fishing Show. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. Sydney v Geelong. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000) 11.40 Late Programs.
I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. Final. 7.35 QI. 8.05 The Piano UK. 8.55 Planet America: Wknd
5.10 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 5.25 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A more harmonious aspect favors all relationships. Family ties with mates and children are strengthened. Libra is Cupid’s choice to win the amorous Arian’s heart.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bull is ready to take on fresh challenges. Expect some opposition as you plough up new ground, but supporters will outnumber detractors.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An upcoming job change could mean uprooting your family to a far-distant location. Weigh all considerations carefully before making a decision one way or the other.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-standing problem is resolved by a mutually agreed upon compromise. You can now focus on getting the facts you’ll need for a decision that you’ll soon be asked to make.
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Count back to decide 4BBB winner
MEN’S GOLF
By SHORT PUTT
Last weekend with sunshine beckoning the Forbes golfers took to the course with gusto to enjoy their golf and play in a positive manner to ward off the chilling breeze. All this heralded good scoring.
The Saturday competition was a 4BBB Stableford Medley, playing for the ‘Bob & Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy’ and sponsored by the Francis family.
The field of 74 players included men, ladies and juniors who tried as best they could to team well in their pairings.
The winners were decided by count back when two pairings finished on 46 points.
Both pairs had a safe margin back to the remainder of the field.
The nod went to Trevor Williams and Ian Coombs (B/Gate) who produced a scintillating back-9. Their 24 points included only 2’s and 3’s and obviously no ‘misses’.
Their start was not encouraging when they recorded a ‘miss’ on the 1st hole but thereafter it was either ‘2’ or ‘3’ points on each hole.
While Ian produced most of the best scores on individual holes Trevor chimed in with his good play when needed.
Runners-up were the pair of Simon Martino and Brett Wonton. Their points scored ranged from 1’s to 4’s with no ‘misses’ at all. They managed an even game with 23 points on each half.
Their teaming was productive with the heavy lifting by Simon and the ‘rescue touch’ by Brett when needed.
They looked good with a 3-pointer to start the round and 14 points after five holes but then it became a roller coaster of scoring.
The best mixed pairing was Terry Sharpe and Veronica Rebellato who managed a tidy 42 points.
Terry was called upon to ‘carry the flag’ on the front-9 when Veronica could not find her swing. It was a better combination on the back-9 where they managed 23 points.
The best ladies team was Sarah Black and Ann-Maree Gaffney who carded 41 points. They had a below-par front-9 but fired together on the back-9 to produce 24 points with a succession of 2’s and 3’s.
The individual comp winner was Ian Coombs. His individual score of 41 points was built on a handicap front-9 and a more than satisfactory back-9 of 23 points.
The ball sweep went to 41 points on count back, going to: 44 – D&A Quirk; 43 – C McMillan/J Page; 42 – P Pymont/C Alley, T Sharpe/V Rebellato, A&L Andrews: 41 – S Black/A-M Gaffney, J Fletcher/T Griffiths, P O’Connell/S Brindle.
The only visitor was Ian Coombs (Bogan Gate) who had a very nice day out.
The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies: S Grierson, Men: T Williams; 18th – Ladies: A Simmons, Men: T Morgan. Neither of them converted for a ‘2’, of which there were only four overall.
The 9th earned two 2’s and was hotly contested with five names on the mens card.
Archie Quirk started the day well with a ‘2’ on the 1st hole to
record a ‘2-a-4’ as compared to his partner who had a ‘4-a-2’. Do you see the symmetry there?
The 3rd hole Super-Pin went to Jeff House. His shot to 140 cm had a beautiful shape all the way, landed softly and was applauded by his group.
His was the second name on the sheet and well inside the previous best of 1200 cm, otherwise known as 12 metres, made by Jenny Ridley. Somehow this green was hard to hit.
Overall the scores were very even and apart from the winners there were no wildly high scores scampering ahead.
Only seven of the pairings scored ‘below handicap’ with the father & son Alley pair comfortably taking the Bradman, if there was one.
There were two swingers in the field with Glendon Hooper and Scott Kirkman playing the double role.
Glendon’s pairings did the better, scoring handicap or better, but Scott’s performance was hampered by his partners with both pairings finishing below handicap.
Once again the stories in the Golfie centred around missed putts.
Some people had success with Stevie G sinking a monster on the 6th for a par, but others had ‘shave after shave’ with putts for birdies or pars not finding the hole.
Joint winner Trevor, who has returned to golf for some relaxation, managed to wrangle a new putter from H/Pro Will before he ventured out, and it seemed to work.
The finalists for the Wallace Cup have been decided. Last week Brad Ashton defeated Fons Melisi 3-2, while recently Kim Herbert defeated Stephen up 4-2.
In both cases the eventual winner had their opponent dormie after a very tight tussle.
Here is the news:
Head Pro Will has been playing in a few PGA events lately with mixed results.
At Castle Hill (Sydney) early in the week he finished in the middle of the field on a very wet and muddy course.
Then later that week he finished in 3rd place at Gunnedah on a course that was wet but well presented, although he did find the greens difficult to fathom. He finished on par behind the winner on 3-under.
A few Forbes players attended the Cowra Open held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August.
Neither of them fared well on the first day although John Betland was pleased with his 1-over following his finger injury.
But they did improve on the second day where Caleb Hanrahan earned A-Grade Scratch runner/ up with 70 and Fons Melisi earned B-Grade Nett Winner with 70 nett.
The event was won by Dominic Falk (Goulburn) with 2-under and runner-up was Cooper Giddings (Dubbo), who won the Forbes Classic 2024, with 1-under.
Josh Coulthurst was unable to pick-up his ‘Most Travelled Player’ prize. On every hole he seemed to have no control on direction and in some cases finished three fairways from the hole he was playing.
A small number of Forbes players attended the Temora Open but the results have not been obtained yet.
Forbes player representation in District and State events has another name to add. It is unofficial as yet but Archie Quirk has been invited to join the ‘Western Region Academy of Sport’ team following a successful day at Duntryleague.
He will receive development assistance and participate in the Western Region team to contest events in the JNJG and RAS programs.
For those long term members
ers with Ross Williams (9th) and Steve Rogers (18th) collected the winnings.
Parkes did have success with Ken Keith OAM taking home the encouragement award. Nothing changed in the twin towns shield with the best six individual scores from 20 players representing Forbes posting 208 points to Parkes’ 177 points (11 players).
Ball sweep to 31 points – 35 Allan Rees (F), 33 Ross Williams (F), Steve Rogers (F), Alf Davies (F), Don McKeowen (F), Barry Parker (F), John Milton (F), 32 Gordon Pritchard (P), Ted Morgan (F), Barry Shine (F), 31 Phil Bishop (P), Kim Herbert (F).
This week Parkes host the twin towns comp while the following Thursday they have the Lachlan Valley Invitation Day.
Noms from 9.15am for 10am shot gun start.
There was no need for a countback on Tuesday with the racing John Milton best scoring 24 points for the social 12 hole comp from Warwick Judge 23 then Andrew Norton-Knight next on 22 points. As mentioned Bogan Gate features this week.
LADIES GOLF
of the club they may be interested to know that Alby Callaghan has reached the age of 90 years.
Whilst not having played golf for a while he retains and close interest and is bolstered by both Todd and Harry carry on the family golfing prowess.
Do not forget the Caragabal Open, set for this Sunday 17 August.
The fee is $50 per player (cash preferred) which includes lunch.
This year the format is changed to an Individual Stroke and Handicap event. Check the Pro Shop Notice Board for details on registration.
It is crystal ball time:
This Saturday 16 August is an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by MTA Travel. And Sunday has the usual Stableford Medley comp.
VETS GOLF
Players from the Lachlan Valley Veteran Golfers Association who have qualified for the NSWVGA District Final to be played in Parkes on Thursday August 21 have been announced.
It will be played in conjunction with the Parkes Invitation Day.
Players from February – S French (Fbs), A Mackinnon (Fbs) and F Hanns (Fbs); March – G Pritchard (Pks), B Green (G’fell), D McKeowen (Fbs); April K Cartman (G’fell), J Grant (G’fell), R Williams (Fbs), B Toms (Condo); June I Myers (Condo), K Herbert (Fbs) and D Norris (Condo).
Last Thursday 31 players in twin towns vets converged on the Forbes course where local players dominated with Scott Kirkman the only player able to break handicap winning with 39 points. It was all Forbes where the day’s organiser Allen Rees may have been the ‘gentleman’ beaten for runner-up on a count-back by Bruce Chandler after both recorded 35 points while nearest the pins also went to Forbes play-
The more pleasant weather conditions have seen more ladies taking to the course.
Last Wednesday the event was a Stableford Aggregate event sponsored by Enid Baker and the Jelbart Family which attracted 11 pairs.
Hot pair of the day were Jennifer Fletcher and Ann Simmons with a very good 74 points. Not far behind were Colleen Venables and Ev Uphill with 71 points to take the runners-up position.
Ball sweep went to the Colleen/ Ev and Shirley Davies/Robin Lyell combinations.
NTP’s went to Robin Lyell on the 9th and Wendy Simmons on the 18th.
Last Saturday was a 4BBB Medley for the Bob and Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy.
There were quite a few ladies spread throughout the field with Veronica Rebellato who teamed with Terry Sharpe finishing 6th with 42 points, the all girl combination of Ann -Maree Gaffney/Sarah Black won balls with 41 points as did Jennifer Fletcher/Terry Griffiths also with 41 points.
Carolyn Duncan and Ann Simmons also finished on 41 points but missed out on a ball on countback. NTP’s went to Sharon Grierson on the 9th and Ann Simmons on the 18th.
Saturday August 16 is a Stableford event sponsored by Steve Gaffney Building in two divisions. It is the qualifying event for the WDLGA Spoon Competition, the final of this event is played at the WDLGA Finals Day.
Wednesday August 20 is the Captain V President Day mystery event.
Names in early please so players can be notified what team they are in so they can dress in the appropriate colours.
Sunday August 17 is Dunedoo’s Tournament with Peak Hill’s the following Sunday.
Squash championship finals set for Friday night
SQUASH By DROP SHOT!
The Forbes Squash Club’s annual Championships began last week.
To be held over two weeks, with five nights of competition, from Wednesday, 6 August and finishing with Finals on Friday night, 15 August.
Women’s A, B and C grade are comprised of round robin events; 10 ladies compete across those divisions.
Favourites in order could be:
Shanna Nock, Christine Cogswell and Bec Jones.
The Men’s A, B and C grades have a total of 33 players.
Favourites; Henry Kross, Chris McQuie and Adam Chudleigh but you never know. And the junior novice ranks, comprising both genders, boasting a healthy list of contestants are also in a knockout format with backdraws.
Men’s A Grade honors will be keenly contested and no doubt produce some excellent matches.
The first two nights of competi-
tion saw a total of 27 senior matches. Wednesday
Men’s A: Sam Hornery v Alex Doyle, Alex. Regan Acret v Wayne Bilsborough, Regan. Dan Bayley v Jake Shaw, Jake.
Men’s B: Cameron Dale v Will Markwort, Cameron. Lawry Brayne v Scott Webb, Scott. Cooper Jones v Max Ridley, Max.
Men’s C: Dennis Haynes v Oliver Paterson, Oliver. Graham Coombs v TJay Markwort, Graham. Hunter Bilsborough v Tim Welsh, Tim.
Greg Ridge v Sam Mackay, Sam.
Ladies A: Shanna Nock v Michelle Bentick, Shanna. Claire Bayley v Alex Bayley, Claire.
Ladies B: Christine Cogswell v Ellie Cowhan, Christine.
Ladies C: Lindy Cowhan v Bec Jones, Bec. Bec Jones v Lucy Robinson, Bec.
Thursday
Men’s A: Henry Kross v Alex Doyle, Henry. Jake Shaw v Lockie Miller, Lockie. Max Jones v Ollie Dawes, Ollie. Jay Kross v Regan Acret, Jay.
Men’s B: Scott Webb v Chris McQuie, Chris. Jono Cannon v Cameron Dale, Jono. Lockie Jones v Max Ridley, Lockie. Mark Webb v Riley Jones, Riley.
Men’s C: Brett Thomas v Oliver Paterson, Oliver. Sam Mackay v Adam Chudleigh, Adam. Graham Coombs v Bradman Hardy, Bradman. Marcus Hardy v Tim Welsh, Marcus.
This is a big week of squash, there are a further 30 senior matches to play over three nights including grand finals.
Mighty major triples decider
BOWLS
By TARA SHAW
The Clubs Major Triples Champions have been crowned for 2025.
The dynamic trio made up of Clint Hurford leading for Robert ‘Pooch’ Dukes and their trusty skip Mitch Andrews are this year’s Major Triples champions defeating Brett Davenport, Brian ‘Spro’ Asimus and Christian West.
It was always going to be a close game: many years experience on the greens, bringing their best on game day, big guns verse big guns. Rest assured the game did not disappoint.
Mitch’s team had a handy 10-4 lead on 10 but Westy’s team kicked it up a gear to close in on 12 on trailing by 2.
Just in front on 16, Mitch’s team could not afford to back off and that showed with Westy scoring a 5 to hit the lead for the first time in the game on 17.
Answering back with their own 4, Mitch’s team took the lead back and looked for the finish line.
Just keeping their heads above water leading by 5 on 21, Westy’s team scored another 4 which could have been the game changer with the board showing Westy trailing by 1, 21-22.
Not much in it with only two ends to go, crowd was on the edge of their seat and biting their nails until Mitch gained a 4 on the second last and a 2 on the last to concrete their win 28-21.
MAJOR FOURS
Clint Hurford, Geoff and Bruce Williams and Robert ‘Pooch’ Dukes played Billy Cowell, John Kennedy, Scott McKellar and Lyall Strudwick in their first round of Major Fours on the 3rd of August.
Braving the freezing cold weather this was a marathon game. Lyall’s team scoring back to back 4’s in the first 10 ends levelled the playing field to 10 all on 9. Neck and neck again on 13 neither side was showing signs of slowing down.
Pooch’s team just skipped a little further ahead on 17 to lead 1915 but the game certainly was not over yet. Pooch was able to take the next 2 ends leading 21-15 until Lyall scored another 3 but it wasn’t quite enough to seal the deal. Pooch’s team winning 21-19.
BEN HALL PAIRS WEEKEND
Forbes Bushrangers are hosting their annual Ben Hall Pairs Bowls Tournament this weekend.
There will be quite a few visitors in town to participate and try their luck at some prize money. There will be great bowls and
phenomenal talent and experience across both days this weekend not to be missed.
SOCIAL BOWLS
Wednesday - After a chilly start to the morning last Wednesday it was noticeable some players were showing their winter tans in t-shirts as the day warmed up.
It did not finish there for some as the lightning fast greens made for some interesting deliveries with the ditch a popular resting place. As one said, ‘A bit of sand doesn’t hurt anyone.’ So true.
It came down to the last end for card draw winners Geoff Coles and John Baass winning 18-17 in 18 ends over Terry Molloy and Alf Davies. The two ‘seniors’ did it the hard way, down 5-14 after nine to hit their straps on the run home highlighted by three three’s.
Geoff and John were still behind 12-17 after 14 but 6-0 in the last four was a winning result.
In a change from the regular second draw it is now the ‘losing rink’ which has Irene Riley and Jeff Nicholson collecting the cash going down 12-18 after playing Bill O’Connell and Billy Cowell in 20. Not a great deal separated the pairs with a four on the last a highlight for the winners after it was 9-all at the end of 13.
Phil Bayley and Sue White almost saw Therese Davis and Geoff West raise the white flag winning 26-5 in, wait for it, 15 ends. Another odd end finish!
Bill Scott and his opposite Wayne Wright were two who found the greens a bit slippery with the leads finding five of their six deliveries in the ditch on one end.
Over 20 ends Bill and his skip
Barry Shine prevailed 19-17 over Wayne and Dale Scott with the score even at 4-all after four, 7-all after eight and 11-all at the end of 12.
A couple of threes helped the winners on the run home.
Eddie Gould and Scott Andrews had a mix morning playing Sandra Priest (and at times Glenn Kearney) for skip Ross Williams winning 2511 in 20 well in command at 14-4 after 12.
Nothing separated Angela Dent and Tim Everest drawing 17-all playing Barry White and Peter Mackay over 18 ends. Angel and Tim led 6-0 after three prior to it being 9-all at the end of eight then 13-14 after 15.
One on the last is all it took for the draw, that going to Angela and Tim. In-club winners Angela Dent and Alf Davies.
Thursday – A little warmer then Wednesday morning bowls with the sun shining and the birds were singing. 24 bowlers lapped up the great weather for an afternoon of fun in the sun.
Eight points the difference when Tim Everest led for Dale Scott against Bobby Grant and Glen Kearney.
The game was nice and close until the last 5 ends when Tim and Dale got valuable runs on the board including a 5 to seal the deal winning 20-12.
The show rink of the afternoon was between Geoff Williams and Scooter Andrews coming up against Laurie Crouch and Spro Asimus.
Looking at the score card, Geoff and Scooter weren’t the only ones running out of steam going off their pen running out of ink. Laurie and
Spro lead all the way and took the win 19-16.
Ivan Hodges teamed up with Posso Jones to play Cliff Nelson and Cherie Vincent. Some big numbers were scored in the first 2 ends with each side scoring a 4 each setting the tone for the game. Ivan & Posso led 15-12 on 13 there wasn’t much in it. Ivan and Posso were the victors on the day 22-17.
Max Vincent and Alan Hilder were unlucky and went down by 1 point in the end against Ange Dwyer and Jeff Nicholson.
Max and Alan held the lead until the 14th when Ange and Nicho took 6 points over the next 2 ends. Max and Alan scored on a 3 on the last but went down 14-15.
Wayne Wright and Lyall Strudwick prooved to good for Tara Shaw and Viv Russell with a 5 point difference at the finish line.
Tara and Viv were off to a great start until the 9th when Wayne and Lyall found their groove and levelled the score 10 all on 12. Wayne and Lyall won 4 of the last 6 ends to close the door on a 22-15 win.
Dale Maynard and John Kennedy had a battle against Noel Hocking and Wayne Burton. 2point gap on 11, Maynard and John needed to hang onto their lead.
Still remaining in front Maynard and John continued to put the pedal to the metal and won the game 1613.
Resting touchers: John Kennedy. Raspberries: Geoff Williams and Wayne Wright.
Winning rink: Laurie Crouch and Spro Asimus, Losing Rink: Tara Shaw and Viv Russell.
Lucky Jackpot winner was Geoff Williams.
Sunday: Four games of pairs and 1 game of triples were played on Sunday morning for social bowls.
Ange Dwyer and Viv Russell just got over the line winning 1911 against Darryl Burley and Mick Merritt.
Ange and Viv leading comfortably at oranges 11-4, Darryl and Mick had to regroup in the second half.
Ange and Viv came out on fire scoring a 4 on the first after the break but Darryl and Mick started their comeback. Taking 3 ends in a row wasn’t enough for a win.
A 17 point margin saw John Kennedy and Tim Everest victors over Joyce Gray and Alan Hilder. 4’s and 3’s were being scored left and right for John and Tim in the first 8 ends then topped off with a 5 straight after half time.
Joyce and Alan scored their own 4 but couldn’t compete when John and Tim scored another 5 and 4 to secure their winners spot 27-10.
Cliff Nelson and Al Phillips proved to be a well oiled machine together when they drew Peter Mackay and Cherie Vincent. 5 all on 8, they say halftime can make or break and that seemed to be the case on this rink.
Cliff and Al won 7 on the last 8 ends and sealed the deal 16-8.
Terry Murphy and Dale Scott came up against Jax Murphy and Peter Tisdell. Terry and Dale looked to have a great lead on 8 however Jax and Peter fought back hard.
Taking the lead on 11, they needed to keep their momentum. Unfortunately they ran out of gas and Terry and Dale crossed the finish line with a 16-10 win.
Our biggest margin on of the day goes to our triples rink.
Trish Todd, Max Vincent and Billy Cowell did not take it easy on their opponents Dick Sharkey, Wayne Wright and Sue White when their final score read 20-5 in favour of team Billy Cowell.
Big numbers and big scoreboard lead for Billy’s team on 6, leading 15-0. Sue’s team dug deep. They were able to get runs on the board on 7 but couldn’t find their groove. Resting touchers: Peter Mackay, Viv Russell, Joyce Gray. Raspberries: Max Vincent, Darryl Burley. Winning rink: John Keenedy and Tim Everest. Losing Rink: Dick Sharkey, Wayne Wright and Sue White.
Jackpot winner: Cherie Vincent. Chicken raffle winners: Greg Grogan, Al Phillips, Peter White, Dick Sharkey, Ange Dwyer, Alan Hilder, Wayne Wright, John Kennedy, Michelle Hodge.
Forbes Sports and Recreation Club major triples champions Clint Hurford, Pooch Dukes and Mitch Andrews.
Magpies’ rugby league finals campaign starts Saturday
■ From the back page
All four Magpies rugby league sides have finished in the top five.
Reserve grade finished fifth on the western premiership ladder with a 62-4 win over Wellington on Sunday, the clock stopped early.
Tries to Aaron Mawhinney, David White, John Darcy (4), Patrick Murphy, Lincoln Godden, Mitchell Jack, Joe Morrison, Brodie Acret and Hugh Scott. Brad Clifton seven conversions.
Forbes Under 18s finished fourth on the Tom Nelson Premiership ladder with a 26-16 win over Wellington on Sunday.
Tries to Nate Kennedy (2), Seth Butler, Riley Mylecharane and Max Hartwig.
Blues tag finished fourth on the league tag ladder with a bye in the final round.
In the finals, Under 18s and reserve grade are on the road with their games on Sunday: Under 18s to play Dubbo CYMS at Dubbo; reserves to take on Orange Hawks at Wellington.
McCarthy wins Tim Lynch Memorial
By TONY BRATTON
Results of the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre rimfire rifle shoot held on Wednesday 6 August 2025.
The weather was warm with a light breeze from the south west at 9kph and a temperature of 21 degrees.
Results of the 25metre Fox target were: Bruce Dent, 279/280; Lionel Redfern, 275/280; Bruce Runchel, 272/280; Lyall Strudwick, 269/28o; David Sanderson, 268/280; Wayne Burton, 262/28o; Bruce Wenban, 260/280; Jennie Carpenter, 223/280 and David McCue, 200/280.
75metre bear target: David Sanderson, 110/120; Bruce Dent, 107/120; David McCue, 99/120; Lionel Redfern, 94/120 and Lyall Strudwick, 81/120.
100metre feral cat target: Bruce Dent, 116/120; David Sanderson, 112/120; Lyall Strudwick, 106/120 and David McCue, 90/120.
The Forbes sporting clays held their monthly shoot on Sunday, 10 August.
This shoot was for the Tim Lynch Memorial Shield.
The weather was warm with a temperature of 22 degrees and a light breeze from the south east at 8kph.
There were 10 members in attendance at this shoot, local shooters from Forbes.
The results of the 100 target field
50metre crow target: Bruce Wenban, 246/250; David McCue, 242/250; Bruce Dent, 239/250; Wayne Burton, 228/250; Lionel Redfern, 227/250; David Sanderson, 219/250; Jennie Carpenter, 198/250 and Lyall Strudwick, 194/250.
shoot were:
First in AA grade Sean McCarthy 15-22-18-18 total 73; First in A grade; Brett Hooper 2016-14-12 total 62; First in B grade; Phil Cleal 17-1411-15 total 57; First in C grade; Brian Neilsen 1113-17-17 total 58.
Other scores were Phil Picker 1117-11-12 total 51; Grant Neilsen 1312-8-11 total 44; Ben Smith 10-12-815 total 45; Doug Davis 7 total 7.
The range officer was Norm Brook; scorer was Norm Brook.
The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clays will be their monthly shoot on Sunday 14 September 2025.
This will be a 100 target field shoot starting at 10am at the Bedgerebong road range. If wet a five stand shoot will be held.
For all information on clay tar-
get shooting contact: Norm Brook 0458664541; Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith 0427524151; or Phil Picker (02) 68516494.
Any person wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey on 0414524059; Norm Brook on 0458664541; Tony Bratton on (02) 68523349 to do a firearm safe shooting assessment course which is a requirement for a firearm licence application.
The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre and other rimfire rifle (.22 magnum or.17HMR) - The next Sunday will be held this Sunday 17 August starting at 10am.
The centre-fire shoot will take place at 2pm on Sunday after the rimfire shoot.
Centre-fire shooters names in by 1.30pm so the targets can be placed on the Centre-fire range.
The next Wednesday shoot will
be on Wednesday 20 August 2025 starting at 2pm.
All events are at the Bedgerebong road range, turn right off the Bedgerebong road onto Dr. Young Drive.
All target shooters are welcome. Any person wishing try rifle or shotgun shooting can attend to take part after filling out a P650 form at the club, juniors must be 12 years or over.
For all information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151. Members are reminded that Local Range rules apply to all Forbes SSAA ranges.
SSAA members should check the facebook page for shoot details or cancellation of shoots due to wet weather also check the local community radio station 2LVR 97.9 FM.
John Darcy piled on four tries for the Magpies reserve
Max Hartwig escapes the Wellington defence in Sunday’s final round contest. Nate Kennedy scored two as Forbes’ Under 18s defeated Wellington 26-16.
A happy Zeke Hartwig scores his second try in the first grade fixture against Wellington at Spooner Oval on Sunday.
SSAA
Netball junior gala with special guest coach
NETBALL
By ROBYN KENNY
The Forbes netball community will have a busy weekend ahead, when they will play the Club Forbes NetSetGo and Junior Gala Day on Sunday.
The day will be a celebrations of grassroots junior netballers from ages seven years to 12 years.
About two hundred boys and girls will start the day with the skills warm up, coached by former Australian Diamond Susan Pettitt at 9am.
Susan is now a regular for Forbes netball, and she brings her fun skills to start the day.
Susan is the leading junior netball coach in NSW and is always an extremely popular sight on the Forbes courts.
NNSW West/Central West Regional Manager Brooke Berg will join Susan and her team for the skills warm up.
The day has been fully funded by Club Forbes, which allows all Forbes boys and girls to enjoy the day with no costs involved.
Forbes will have some 100 junior players taking to the courts, with many trying netball for the very first time.
Teams will also be travelling from Young, Dubbo, Condobolin, Narromine, Ungarie, Orange Waratahs and Orange Life Studios.
No representative teams are able to enter the day, making it a full celebration of junior netball.
The Forbes Netball Association is the only association in the West/ Central West region to run such a day.
The focus is on exercise, being part of a team, enjoying the outdoors, and just having fun with friends and making new friends, playing the great game of netball.
This is the third year Forbes NA has organised the junior day, which has seen it growing in numbers with team entries every year.
Many of these boys and girls do not have the opportunity to participate in a carnival, as the regional carnivals throughout the year focus on representative teams.
The program for the day will be; 9am till 10am Susan Pettitt’s skills
warm up then at 10.30am the round robin of games will start and continue throughout the day.
Helpers are always needed to make this day a success, and volunteers are asked to sign up for any help in the canteen and barbecue.
The day would not be possible without the huge support from Club Forbes, and the Forbes association is extremely grateful for the support. Woolworths NetSetGo presentations
The weekend will start on Saturday when the boys and girls playing Woolworths NetSetGo every Saturday will have their end of season presentations.
NetSetGo is played every Saturday morning at 9.30 till 10.30am, where boys and girls from five years to 10 years enjoy the fun and skills of learning to play netball.
The Woolworths NetSetGo Forbes sessions are growing in numbers every year.
The morning session could not be successful without the help of parents and grandparents, and the netball committee thank everyone who has helped to make the sessions such a great success.
FootyNRL TIPPING
Forbes’ Woolworths NetSetGo netballers went crazy with their costumes to raise money for The Kids Cancer Project last week. This weekend they’ll be playing in the Club Forbes NetSetGo and Junior Gala Day.
PHOTO: Forbes Netball Association
Bowls major triples decider
Magpies rule the roost
Semi-finals kick off at home for PMP side
RUGBY LEAGUE
By RENEE POWELL
Forbes Magpies will kick off their finals campaign on their home ground – where our first grade remains undefeated this season –this Saturday.
The regular season finished with a hardfought win over Wellington in the final round of the regular Peter McDonald Premiership season on Sunday, the 48-32 scoreline placing Forbes second on the ladder.
With wins on the board for our under 18s and reserve grade sides, the Magpies first grade took an early 18-nil lead in beautiful Spring conditions with first points scored by lock Harrison Leadbitter.
Jack Smith backed up a few minutes later when he bolted away down the field and around to score behind the posts, then it was Zeke Hartwig’s turn to escape Wellington’s clutches.
The Cowboys went on the attack but the Magpies’ defence held in these early stages of the game and it was Forbes fullback Smith who broke through next. Nick Greenhalgh consistent with the boot to see Forbes in front 24-0.
Wellington crossed the line for their first try with just four minutes remaining in the first half, then added a field goal before the bell to see the sides head to sheds with the scoreboard 24-6.
The Magpies’ response came early in the second half and the grin on Mitchell Andrew’s face said it all as he crossed the line in front of the Magpies supporters.
Chad Porter was next to see Forbes establish a seeming 36-8 stronghold on the final regular round, only to have Wellington take possession and suddenly all the momentum seemed their way.
they’ve got some handy players.
Wellington piled on three tries – Blake Ferguson also unfailing in adding the extras –to narrow the gap to 36-26 with less than 22 minutes of game time remaining.
“They were good,” captain Nick Greenhalgh said post-match.
“We got off to a hot start obviously but you can’t count Wellington out at any stage,
“We just needed a bit of ball, we sort of went through that stage where we didn’t have much ball and they made us pay there - but pleased with the boys that we were able to bounce back and put a good score on.”
Bounce back they did.
Forbes got the ball back in their hands and Zeke Hartwig crossed for his second.
Although Magpies conceded one more, Andrews put his second of the day down in the corner for 48-32 at full time.
Greenhalgh was proud the team had delivered the win on their home ground.
“Credit to Wellington, they’re a good side and they’re going to upset a few sides in the semi-finals I think,” he said.
“They’re a good side, with good leaders.”
But his focus now turns to the familiar territory of finals footy, and he knows dad and coach Cameron Greenhalgh will shift gears this week.
It gives Forbes hosting rights for the first round of semi-finals this Saturday, and
Greenhalgh is hoping to see the fans line the sidelines to cheer Forbes home.
The day’s competition opens with our Forbes league tag side taking on minor premiers Bathurst St Pats at 10.30am.
First grade lines up against Orange CYMS in the main fixture Saturday afternoon. Greenhalgh hopes to welcome the Magpies’ crowd down for the day to cheer our sides on in their finals.
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