There was also a minor pairs competition played with Ann Nixon and Lesley Dunstan versus Judy Kerr and Kay Toohey. Ann and Lesley were the newer players to competition but played outstanding against the more experienced pair and thoroughly deserved to win 19-7. They also were the lucky rink winners for the day.  Loris Stewart is playing so well and had a resting toucher and we are thrilled to see our new bowlers enjoying the game.

Alison Cutcliffe was the winner of the meat tray last week and we were happy to see Harry Coggan come to the Club to present Alison with the Noreen Coggan Memorial trophy for winning the Minor Singles Club Competition.

Tomorrow will see two games of Minor Pairs played between Hazel Prince, Alison Cutcliffe versus Ann Nixon and Lesley Dunstan. Lyn Elliott and Jill Taylor versus Loris Stewart and Glenys Ryan. June, we have new social selectors Hazel Prince and Lesley Dunstan and morning tea ladies on roster are Lyn Elliott and Noela Girot. Happy birthday Pat Hodson who celebrated this week. 

Last Thursday 25 Forbes/Parkes veteran golfers gathered in Parkes for the weekly 12 hole competition which was won by home town player Graham Cooke on 27 points. Runner-up, also from Parkes, was Richard Hamilton with 26 points and to keep it in the one club Ben Lam took home the encouragement award with 12 points.

Ball sweep to 21 points; 25 points, Alan Affleck (P), 24 Ken Sanderson (F), Peter Barnes (F), 23 Geoff Coles, Alf Davies (F), 22 Jim Moloy (F), 21 Milton Cartwright (F), Garry Collits (F), Peter Unwin (P), John Pearce (P), John O'Shannessy (P).

Nearest the pins, fourth hole, A grade, Alf Davies (F), B nil, 18th second shot, A Alf Davies (F), B Ross Williams (F). Best six scores from each clubs saw Parkes on 141 points to take the Mick Miller Shield against Forbes' 137 points.

Next 12 holes here in Forbes on Thursday, noms from 12.30pm for a 1pm tee-off. Coming events June 8, 12 holes Parkes, June 15 18 holes Parkes.

Cheating Tuesday last week saw the ever-green Frank Donohue best with 31 points for the 12 hole competition on a count-back which included the talented all-rounder in leftie, Barry Parker.

Cheating Tuesday again today with ball toss at 9.30am for playing partners. Great outdoor weather at present, and better in playing partners for a social round of golf. So all invited to the 'golfie' this morning or any Tuesday for a hit on a brilliant layout.

Veteran golfers are sorry to see our resident pro, Daniel Newton leave taking up aposition at Forster/Tuncurry. They thank Daniel, and Holly, for their support and wish them well in the future. A reminder that the FGA will be having a social farewell for Daniel and Holly on

Saturday evening from 5.30pm and hope to see as many vets as possible attend. For all information on golf in Forbes and district contact the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

On May 22 we played a five table Howell movement. The winners were Louise Payne and Peter MacPhillamy on 59.70 per cent, with Ray and Elizabeth Jelbart in second place on 56.90 per cent and in third place were John and Beth Biggs on 54.20 per cent.

On May 25 we again played a five table Howell movement. The winners were Judy Kerr and Geoff Coles on 60.40 per cent with Goldie Ridley and Colleen Venables in second place on 56.30 per cent and in third place on 55.60 per cent were Beth and John Biggs. A reminder to all members that we will be meeting for Dinner before Bridge in the Club Bistro on Thursday evening.

Wilma sandy Hepburn with Sue and Denny Smith travelled to Griffith to play indoor bowls at Yenda club.

On Saturday, we were 10-6 up on the last end the skip from Yenda on the other team came up with his last bowl and took our shot bowl out and got five shots so we lost by one shot. Second game again we were holding the shot when the skip from Griffith come down and took our bowl out that ended with a nine all draw. Third game we all played well and won that one 13-2. Team from Albury Four game on the Saturday we had an 8.-8 all draw team from Leeton. On the Saturday night we had dinner then a sing along very good night was had by all.

Sunday morning we started off well we won 16-8 from a team from Yenda. Second team on Sunday we won 23-1 team from Griffith. The last game we had the shot twice when Wilma came up the her last bowl and gave the shot away we lost that game 5 -11 team from Leeton to win it was a count-back to see how many end we had won to the Leeton team. The Leeton team won by two ends. Sandy won the lucky door prize better luck next time. We welcomed Mal Smith to our indoor bowls good to see an new player and he said he did enjoy the game.

Winner for last week John Read, Joan Littlejohn and Vera one two wins one draw with 23 points. Runners up Sandy Hepburn, Betty Rees and Betty Mc Grath two wins, one lose 20 points. Encouragement award went to Liz England Sue Smith and Wilma Hepburn In house raffle went to Barbara Hoswell. Betty Rees and Wilma. All welcome to come along to the Forbes Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon name in 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Next week it is afternoon tea on the last Wednesday of the month. 

The Forbes Netball Autumn night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams will play the final rounds of the competitions this week. Finals will be played next week, June 7, between the two top teams on the point score ladder in both competitions.

Best and Fairest awards will also be presented to a player in each competition. This award is judged by the umpires each week. Presentations will be held immediately after each final is played. Finals will be played at 6-30 and 7-30 as some ladies could be playing in both competitions. Teams may check the point score ladder at the office on Wednesday night.

Draw May 31

Ladies competition: 7.30pm crt 4 Golfie versus Forbes Engineering (Jack Piercy/Tasha Shaw). 7-30pm crt 5 17 Reps versus Postie (Robyn Kenny/Louise Spry). 7-30pm crt 6 Walkers versus Go Girls (Marg Spackman/Carmen Stephens). Bye-Red Bend Opens.

Mixed competition: 6-30pm crt 4 McClintocks versus BS Godden Builders (Postie 2 umpires). 6-30pm crt 5 Bring It versus Maguires Contracting (Marg Spackman/Robyn Kenny).