A tasty lunch was supplied by caterers and thanks must go to them for their catering during the year. It was a farewell for one of our newest members Judy McLuckie who is moving to Brisbane and we wish her happiness close to her family.

Margaret Morrison and Mary Everson were the lucky winners of the hampers and lucky door prizes went to Judy Kerr, Jan Waugh, Kay Toohey, Margaret O’Connell, Lesley Dunstan, Colleen Dean, Nola Girot, Helen Pitt, Margaret Morrison, Irene Riley, Hazel Prince and Alison Cutcliffe.  Lyn Elliott was the winner of the most resting touchers. We were entertained by two skits performed by our talented actresses Anne Walker and Pam Stevens and Sandra Priest and Annette Tisdell and radio host Ann Mackay.

Their dress-ups were hilarious and received much applause for their effort. Dawyn Harvey as MC had us entertained with her jokes and Bernie Symons always has a regular list of them in her bag. President Ann then made a presentation to ‘Wardie’ who is such a handy fellow to have for all those jobs a bit difficult for the ladies. Well done Greg.

-by Colleen Liebich

by Drop Shot

December 13: Final round of the Short Comp; Charlie Yapp played well but lost his fifth set to Lucy Cowhan 14–16. Michelle Bentick was victorious against Louis Webb and Ethan Gafney found Alex Bayley too consistent. Team Results were: Court one; Acrets (8) lost to Roaches (11) Regan d Nathan 3–0, E Cowhan lost to D Bryant 0–3, C Yapp lost to L Cowhan 2–3. Court 2; D Bilsboroughs (8) d Allegris (6) Danny lost to Brendon 1–3, M Bentick d L Webb 3–0. Coombs (8) lost to W Bilsboroughs (12), Graham lost to Wayne 0–3, E Gafney lost to A Bayley 0–3, L Cowhan d P Cormie (f). Comp Toppers were Wayne’s Whackers on 62 points, then Roachie’s Raiders 54, Allegri’s Aggros 49, Acret’s Attackers and Coombsie’s Clansmen both 48, then Danny’s Dominators with 44 points.

Dec 14: Mark Webb lost a big match to fleet foot Pete as did George Falvey to sub Dan Willis. Dan’s enjoying his squash and improving with every game. John Betland and Sam ran as fast as they can but Garry and Rego had a better game plan! Brendon and Tim put a big effort in but Stuart and Kacey had the last grin. Team Results were: Court one; Pipers (18) d Kings (16) Darryn d Richard 3–0, M Webb lost to P Cowhan 3–2, P Thompson d B Acret 3–0, G Falvey lost to sub D Willis 2–3. Court two; Hornerys (21) d Acrets (13) Sam lost to Regan 1–3, N Roach d D Haynes 3–0, J Betland lost to G Dempsey 2–3, L Miller d B Acret 3–2. Court three; Allegris (10) lost to Deardons (11) Brendon lost to Stuart 2–3, T Coombs lost to K Nightingale 0–3, D Bryant d D Willis 3–0. Comp’s leading team was Kingy’s Conquerors with 98 points followed by Sam’s Sweaters on 97, Piper’s Pounders 83, Rego’s Routers 74, Brendon’s Battlers 68 and last but never least, Deardons Diehards on 61 points. 

 Golf croquet saw club stalwart Veva MacCullagh with 3 matches to end the year as did Barry White. Saturday was hot early and many of us were keen to end the games and get in the shade for a cuppa and Christmas cake. Thank you Robyn Pols it was delicious.

Saturday’s clean sweepers with three games each were Libby Smart, Veva MacCullagh and the newly refurbished Doreen Rogers, well done Doreen.

A very enjoyable Christmas luncheon was served to 40 members at the Vandenberg Hotel with the Christmas cake made by Joan Littlejohn from her secret family recipe. It was delicious and beautifully decorated by her daughter Gail, great work Gail. Highest score of the year certificates were presented to Bruce Field in the Golf Croquet and Libby Smart and Dorothea Croker in the Aussie Croquet. 

Golf Croquet Dec 12: John MacCullagh, Tony Thomson 7, def Elvy Quirk, Lily Allegri 6, Joan Littlejohn, Barry White 7, def Lorna field, Merv Langfield 6, John Brown, Mary Hodges 10, def Glenys Ryan, Evelyn Mahlo 3, Libby Smart, Veva MacCullagh 10, def Colleen Liebich, Jill Rubie 3, John Cole, Lorraine Todd 7, def Dorelle Scott, Kathleen Broderick 6, Harley Stewart, Ken Styles 8, def Dorothea Croker, John Brown 5, Bill Scott 8, def Robin Pols, John Allegri 5, Bruce Field, def Caryl Slattery, Lyn Simmonds 5, Colleen Liebich, John MacCullagh 7, def John Brown, Lorna Field 6, Elvy Quirk, Veva MacCullagh 8, def Dorothea Croker, Lyn Simmonds 5, Lily Allegri, Libby Smart 7, def Mary Hodges, Harley Stewart 6, Barry White, Kathleen Broderick 10, def Ken Styles, Lily Allegri 3, Caryl Slattery, Robin Pols 7, def Lorna Field, Joan Littlejohn 6, John Cole 9, def Lorraine Todd, Evelyn Mahlo 4, Dorelle Scott, Tony Thomson 8, def Merv Langfield 5, John Brown, Dorothea Croker 7, def Joan Littlejohn, Tony Thomson 6, Harley Stewart, Barry White 10, def Mary Hodges, Merv Langfield 3, Dorelle Scott, Ken Styles 7, def Kathleen Broderick, Caryl Slattery 6, John Allegri 8, def Jill Rubie 5, Lily Allegri, Bruce Field 7, def John MacCullagh, Lyn Simmonds 6, Bill Scott, Veva MacCullagh 8, def John Cole, John Brown 5, Robin Pols, Glenys Ryan, def Libby Smart 4.

Aussie Croquet Dec 16: Bob Murray, Barry White 14, def Anne Stewart, Dorothea Croker 10, Libby Smart, Veva MacCullagh 14, def Elizabeth McLean, Kathleen Broderick 11, Merv Langfield, Joan Littlejohn 14, def Lorna Field, Cherylin 11, Tony Thomson, Robin Pols 14, Def John Allegri, Colleen Liebich 11, Doreen Rodgers, John Cole 14, def Judith Ellis, Lyn Simmonds 12, Harley Stewart 14, def Elvy Quirk, Bruce Field 9, Dorelle Scott, John H Browne 14, def Bill Scott, John MacCullagh 13, Libby Smart, Veva MacCullagh 14, def Colleen Liebich, Merv Langfield 8, Bill Scott, Doreen Rogers 14, def Elvy Quirk, Kathleen Broderick 10, Tony Thomson, John McCullagh 14, def Elizabeth McLean, Cherylin Cole 11, Bob Murray, Lorna Field 14, def Dorothea Croker, John H.Browne12, Anne Stewart, Bruce Field 14, def Robin Pols, John Allegri 12, Harley Stewart 14, def Joan Littlejohn, Barry White 8, Elvy Quirk, Veva MacCullagh 14, def Joan Littlejohn, Harley Stewart 10, John.H.Browne, Bruce Field 14, def John Allegri, John MacCullaugh 11, Anne Stewart,Libby Smart 14, def Colleen Liebich, Bob Murray 12, Dorothea Croker, Lorna Field 14, def Merv Langfield, Dorelle Scott 11, John Cole, Doreen Rogers 14, def Robin Pols,Lyn Simmonds 10, Kathleen Broderick, Barry White 14, def Cherylin Cole 12.

by Short Putt’s Mate

As Ray Taylor puts it, “This Christmas Hamper is taking more organising then picking six number in lotto”. He's on the right track and now is the much-anticipated four-ball medley stableford on Thursday.

Nominations have to be in by 9.30am for a tee draw to be done for a 10am shot gun start with play over 12 holes.

There will be mystery draw for the best aggregate stableford score picking up the Bernardi Marketplace sponsored hampers and also runner-up prizes. 

Last Thursday there was a field of 32 players from the host club as well as veteran golfers from Forbes who dominated the 12 hole event. Winner was gentleman's gentleman Milton Cartwright with 27 points from fellow club members and another strong vets supporter, Garry Collits who posted 25 points to take second on a count-back.

Nearest the pins: 4th A-grade Richard Hamiltion (P), B Cassa Belley (P), 11th A Richard Hamilton (P), B Michael Lynch (P). Ball sweep, 25 points Michael Lynch (P), 24 Geoff Coles (F), Ken Sanderson (F), Sunna Bell (P), John Vanoyrden (P), Phil Bishop (P), 23 Allan Rees (F), Peter Barnes (F), Richard Hamilton (P), Rod Luyt (P). As mentioned above, Thursday's play in Forbes, 10am shot gun start.

Tuesday golf: 18 players in 12 hole comp with in-form Garry Collits best (34 pts), runner-up Barry Parker with 31 on a countback. Veteran golfers in Forbes were sadden to hear of the sudden passing of Parkes vets treasurer Mick Dunne. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends.

Don’t forget: Christmas Hamper on Thursday, nominations 9.30am,10am shotgun start.