On Thursday, January 12 we played a four table Howell movement. The winners were Gai Hudson and Marie Jolly on 65.60 per cent with Beth and John Biggs in second place on 61.50 per cent and in third place on 58.30 per cent were Judy Kerr and Geoff Coles. A reminder to all members that annual fees are due before the end of  January.

Indoor bowls

We are back playing bowls again even if it was a hot day.

We did not have many for our first day back we all had a great afternoon. Winners for the day Sue Smith and Vera McPetire 2 wins 1 loss 27 points. Runners-up Sandy Hepburn and Betty Rees 2 wins 1 loss 22 points. Chocolate went to Denny Smith Doreen Whitworth and Sophie Nash 2 losses 1 win. Sophie played very well. 

Come along to the Community Youth Centre and try your hand a indoor bowls all you need is your self names in 1.15pm for 1.30pm start on a Wednesday.  We hope every one is over the Christmas and we wish every one a great New Year and we hope 2017 will be a fantastic year for every one.

- Wilma Hepburn

The recent spell of hot weather has not deterred Veteran golfers who were out in force last week for Cheating Tuesday and the weekly Forbes/Parkes comp on Thursday.

The Elvis Festival had a bearing on the number of starters for the Thursday 12 hole competition with only three visitors in the field of 22 played in Forbes.

Winner was Forbes' Peter Barnes who appears to have a liking for the warmer weather with some good rounds lately and last week winning with 27 points from Frank 'World Champion' Hanns (F) one shot in appears and on a count-back from Ted Morgan (F).

David Williams kept the winners in Forbes taking the Bradman trophy with a solid 15 points on a count-back from Mark Toohey and Lynnie Roberts.Ball sweep to 24 points; 26 Ted Morgan, 25 Ken Sanderson (F), 24 Garry Collits (F), Geoff Drane (F), Fred Collie (F), Lyndon Byrne (F). 

Nearest the pins: Ninth A grade Garry Collits, B Lyndon Byrne, 18th A Peter Barnes. In the Mick Miller Shield Forbes 'walked home' with 152 points to Parkes' 58.

Thursday's play will be 18 holes in Parkes with noms from 9.30am for a 10am tee-off. Last Tuesday Barry Parker scored best with 32 points for the 12 hole comp and courtesy four a five on the seventh hole. 

Next best Vince Aitken with 31 points. Tuesday's play again today with ball toss at 9am for partners. Come and enjoy a social day in sport. Both competitions are open to any golfer looking for a mid-week game with full details available from the Forbes Golf Club Pro Shop on 6851 1554.   

- Short Putt's Mate

After having a month off for the holiday season we hope all had a great rest and ready to play bowls again. Anne Walker will be keen for those who will play pennants to start practising as we will only have the one team of number 2 grade to play this year.

The morning tea hostesses are Mary Everson and Pam Stevens and social selectors are Noela Girot and Jill Taylor to be in the Club by 8.15 am. Colleen Liebich was the birthday girl this week and had a surprise visit from her daughter Robyn from Bungendore to help celebrate with the family Social bowls will be played again tomorrow Just ring in between 8.30am and 9.00am and you will be in a game. Looking forward to seeing you all on the green.

- Colleen Liebich

Don’t forget 8.30am start for summer months so arrive at 8.15am please. If you have a friend who would like to learn just bring them along with you, or if you are reading this and haven’t played before, come on down.

We are opposite the netball courts on Bedgerebong Road Tuesday and Saturday from 8.30am. We are a great, friendly group of likeminded folk who love to get out into the fresh air, and have some gentle exercise, Croquet is very easy to learn and we have all the equipment to get you started. You can phone John Cole on 0268573346 or Bill Scott on 0268576620 preferably in the evening or early morning

Results: Golf Croquet January 10

Elvy Quirk, Mary Hodges 7 defeated Jeff and Colleen Liebich 6. Merv Langfield, Kath Broderick 9 defeated Bob Murray, John Brown 4. Barry White, Nev Morrison 7 defeated Dorothea Croker, Joan Littlejohn 6. Tony Thomson, Glenys Ryan 7 defeated John H Browne, Libby Smart 6. John MacCullagh, Robin Pols 8 defeated Dorelle Scott, Carol Slattery 5. Evelyn Mahlo. Veva MacCullagh7 defeated Bruce Field 6. Lorna Field, Bill Scott 9 defeated Kevin and Jill Rubie 4. Tony Thomson, Veva MacCullagh 7 defeated Joan Littlejohn, Elvy Quirk 6. John Browne, Jeff Liebich 7 defeated Nev Morrison, Merv Langfield 6. Bob Murray, Glenys Ryan 7 defeated Barry White, Lorna Field 6. Colleen Liebich, Kath Broderick 9 defeated Carol Slattery. Jill Ruby 4. Bill Scott, Mary Hodges 7 Robin Pols. John MacCullagh 6. Libby Smart, Dorelle Scott 7 Kevin Rubie 6. Elvy Quirk, Joan Littlejohn 8 defeated Dorelle Scott, Jeff Liebich 5. Evelyn Mahlo, Glenys Ryan 7 defeated Carol Slattery, Jill Rubie 6. Bill Scott, Libby Smart 8 defeated John MacCullagh, Bob Murray 5. Merv Langfield, Robin Pols 8 defeated Dorothea Croker, Kath Broderick 5. Bruce Field 8 defeated Kevin Rubie. John Browne 5. Colleen Liebich, Veva MacCullagh 11 defeated Mary Hodges, John H Browne 2. Tony Thomson, Nev Morrison 7 defeated Barry White, Lorne Field 6.

Aussie Croquet January 14

Marg Nelson, Joan Littlejohn 14 defeated Kath Broderick, Libby Smart 13. Bob Murray, John Cole 17 defeated John MacCullagh, Bruce Field 12. Harley Stewart, Merv Langfield 14 defeated Veva MacCullagh, Lorna Field 11. Doreen Rogers, Dorothea Croker 14 defeated Cherylin Cole, Anne Stewart 11. Cherylin Cole, Libby Smart 14 defeated Doreen Rogers, Veva MacCullagh 11. Joan Littlejohn, Dorothea Croker 14 defeated Anne Stewart, Merv Langfield 10. Marg Nelson, Bob Murray 14 defeated Lorna Field, Kath Broderick 13. Harley Stewart, John Cole 14 defeated John MacCullagh, Bruce Field 13. Lorna Field, Libby Smart 14 defeated Harley and Anne Stewart 10. Marg Nelson, Merv Langfield 14 defeated Joan Littlejohn, Kath Broderick 10. John Cole, Bruce Field 14 defeated Doreen Rogers, Veva MacCullagh 11. Bob Murray, Cherylin Cole 14 defeated Dorothea Croker, John MacCullagh 12.