It's all happening in sport this weekend with the rich Forbes Sports and Recreation Club's $5,960 Ben Hall Pairs Carnival taking centre stage.

Over the years the carnival has proven to be one of the major sporting attractions at the 'Bowlie' with representative players from far and wide. This year is no exception with players from Yass to Bourke, Gulgong to the ACT, Orange to Leeton and the Central Coast and clubs in between.

The 3-bowls pairs carnival will be played Saturday and Sunday with club visitors most welcome to watch what is predicted to be on the best for some time. At the time of print the final draw had not been conducted but is sure to feature some exciting and close games.

Not to be outdone as a feature this week is the final of the Major Fours to be played on Friday from 1pm. Teams playing couldn't be further apart with one featuring a host of representative and experienced players while the other has bowlers who have risen above all expectations to reach this major final.

Skip 'Bert' Bayley is a club champion and long time Forbes representative and has in his team the equally experienced Greg Gunn while two of the club's up-and-coming talents in Shayne Staines and Ian Hodges complete the team which according to many will start as favourites.

Don't try telling that to Cheree Vincent, the skip from Eugowra who is a player never beaten with the happy knack of being able to the best out of her unsung heroes.

And who are they? Lead is a vital position. Get a couple up early and the opposition is on the back foot. Tony Bratton who on his day shoots as straight as any and is that man for Cheree. Many are openly stating Lindy Bokeyar is playing as good as any and one reason for the team's success. Third is yet another Eugowra representative Bruce 'Poss' Jones who has played consistently well for some time and as any who have seen Cheree on the mat know her determination to succeed. As they say, bring it on, Friday 1pm.

Also on the horizon - # Minor Triples, first round 24/8. Draw is done and on the notice board. # Nominations for Minor Fours, 2-bowl over 21 ends, draw from hat.

SOCIAL BOWLS - While there were no major club bowls last week the social bowlers were out in force, especially Wednesday morning when seven games were played.

From the cards submitted for publication it appears first and second placings from the draw went to Bill Looney and Cliff Nelson playing Ann Nixon and Peter Mackay for a score of 29-7 in 16 ends. The Pres and his beaut little lady could only manage six hits on the card, ones except one two.

Steve McMullan brought his best from Tasmania to lead for Lyall Strudwick winning 24-11 over Sue Smith and Dale Scott in 20 leading 17-3 after 11.

Leslie Dunstan and Laurie Crouch had a battle with John Browne and Sid Morris winning 17-15 in 18 with only a couple of points separating both all game. Two on the last got the victors home.

Also close resulted in Teresa Davis and John Gorton winning 19-18 in 18 over Irene Riley and Lyn Simmonds. 4-all after four, 7-6 after seven, before T and J established a comfortable lead 15-9 after 15. But they had to losing the run home 9-4.

The close games kept coming, 20-18 to Ray Dunstan and Don Craft in 20 over Ann Mackay and Sue White. The 'boys' led 9-0 after six then 18-6 after 12 only for the 'girls' to respond and unlucky to lose winning the run home 12-2.

Bill Scott and Barry White won 17-12 over Robyn Mattiske and Noel Jolliffe leading 12-5 after 10 of 18 ends.

Jason Howell and Geoff Coles were happy with their 21-11 win over Angela Dwyer and Bill O'Connell in 18 coming from 9-8 down after 10. A five on end 11 kicked them along. Raffle winners, Bill Scott and Sue White.

Four games THURSDAY afternoon with winning rink Cliff Nelson and Ian Hodges 25-9 over Ivan Hodges and Dale Scott. They were behind 5-7 after seven only to find line and length winning 20-2 coming home strong in 18 ends.

Also easy for Billy Cowell ad Tony Bratton winning 36-9 over Jason Howell and Poss Jones in 22 well in command at 16-4 after nine. Dale Maynard and Denny Byrnes had all the answers late winning 22-17 in 22 over the likeable Eugowra couple Max and Cheree Vincent. They were behind 8-9 after half time.

In the last, triples resulted in a 18-all draw between Tara-Lee Shaw, Allan Hilder and Laurie Crouch in 16 ends playing Angie Dwyer, John Kennedy and Al Phillips. 9-10 after nine with Laurie and Co winning 9-2 in the last four ends. The $439 jackpot was again safe, resting toucher to Allan Hilder, raspberry for Ian Hodges.

Four games SUNDAY morning with Peter Tisdell and Al Phillips winners via 22-10 scoreline over Ron Thurlow and John Cutler in the scheduled 16 ends. Before heading for half time drinks they only led 9-6.

Billy Cowell and Lyall Strudwick scraped home 16-15 over Cliff Nelson and Dale Scott leading 11-3 after seven then having to win the last two ends with singles for victory.

Angie Dwyer and John Kennedy won 16-10 over John Baass and Ian Hodges looking good at 11-4 after nine but still had to win the last three ends 5-0 to cement victory.

In triples Jason Howell, Paul Baker and Allan Hilder won 10-7 in 12 over Mick Merritt, Dale Maynard and Cheree Vincent after it was 5-all after six. Chook winners, Lyall Strudwick, Dale Scott, Ian Hodges, Paul Baker, Jason Howell, Mick Merritt, Dale Maynard and Clint Hurford.

YOUR CLUB - Having a day out may we suggest the 'Bowlie', the community club there for all.

Take in the re-furbished deck over-looking the lake and next door to the kids play-ground. What a location for all members of the family. In-club friendly atmosphere complemented by superb Chinese dining in the re-furbished restaurant.

Something is happening all the time at your community club - Friday afternoon is HAPPY HOUR 4.30 to 6pm. Cheap as chips and a snack thrown in. There is also the raffle ... winners everywhere.

When not hosting premier events inside and outside. SOCIAL BOWLS - Wednesday 10am; Thursday 1pm; Sunday 10am. And why not INDOOR BOWLS - Monday 2pm or the POOL COMP - Friday 7pm. CROQUET - Sunday 9.30am. Weekly MEMBERS DRAW - 7pm Wednesday.

Join now - Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - Renew while introducing a new member. Membership from only $10 social, $40 social bowls.