Not only that, non veteran golfers are also invited to take part, this includes lady golfers. It's all about the Christmas spirit, come and enjoy a game then stay for a barbecue sizzle after play with presentations.

As with past years one of the strongest supporters of everything being staged across the district, Bernardi's Farmers Market, will be on board with hampers going to the winners of A and B grades in the vets section of play.

Runners-up in vets will receive hams while the winner of the non vets will also win a ham. The usual ball sweep and nearest the pins will also be conducted.

Everyone thinking of having a hit it is 9.30am for nominations before a 10am shot gun start.    

Then on Thursday week it is the Forbes/Parkes vets Christmas party to be held in Parkes.

Last Thursday Forbes/Parkes vets played 18 holes in Parkes during the Mick Dunne Memorial attracting 36 starters, 15 of these from Forbes.   

Playing off the 'social' tees, winner was Parkes' Caba Belley with 47 points from Forbes' Alf Davies on 46 points finishing two under par off the stick.

Forbes players fought out the encouragement award with Milton Cartwright taking home the 'burner' on a count-back from Barry Shine. A couple of rounds to forget.   

Nearest the pins, 4th A grade Phil Bishop (P), B grade nil, 11th A grade Alf Davies (F), B grade Tom Delmento (P). Ball sweep to 41 points, 45 points, Barry Parker (F), Bede Tooth (F), Dub Rodgers (P), 44 Peter Bristol (P), Michael Lynch (P), 43 Phil Bishop (P), 42 Ross Smith (P), Tom Delmento (P), 41 John Whatmore (F), David Williams (F), John Smith (F), John Pearce (P),

Last Tuesday 21 played 12 holes where Ken Sanderson brought all his sporting talents  to the front securing 36 points from a very consistent runner-up Viv Russell on 30 points.

Today the mid-week Tuesday vets will be holding their Christmas roast in the 'Golfie' Hotel after play where hosts Geoff Drane and Geoff Coles are sure to entertain with drinks to flow. All welcome.

For more on Forbes golf phone the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.      

Short Putts Mate

Results of bowls played on Wednesday winner Sandy Sue and Joan two wins one lose 28 points. Runner up Vera and Betty Rees.Chocolate went to Loraine ,and Liz. Competition went to Sue Smith. Loraine. and Joyce.

Thank you to al the staffat the ForbesAdvocate for all the help you have given the indoor bowlers in the Forbes Advocate.Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a great 2019.

Wilma Hepburn

The lady bowlers had their last day of bowls for 2018 last Wednesday.

There were three rinks of triples with the following results;

All prizes for the day were donated by the McLuckie Family in celebration of the Glad Johnson Memorial Day. We thank them warmly for their generosity.

The raffle was won by Ann Nelson.

A delicious luncheon was enjoyed by all with the men providing the ham and prawns and the ladies providing salads and sweets.

The presentation of trophies for the year’s competitions were as follows;

The Minor Singles winner, Elyssa Cunningham, was presented with her trophy/prize by Mr. Harry Coggan. 

The trophy was generously donated by Harry in 2011, in memory of  his late wife Noreen, who was a member of the Forbes Women’s Bowling Club and an avid bowler of many years’ experience and achievements.

The Veteran’s Singles trophy/prize, was donated and presented by Lyn Simmonds, in memory of her late mother, Hazel Hodges. 

Hazel was also a member of our club and a very keen bowler into her senior years.  She too, was a bowler of many achievements and experience.

Tomorrow is our Christmas luncheon/party, at which three ladies will blow out the candles for very special birthdays.

Members celebrating birthdays during the holiday period are:

Jill Taylor 13th, Lesley Dunstan 14th, Noela Girot 18th and Alice Allen 28th, December. Anne Nixon fifth andColleen Liebich 15th, January.

This will be the last publication of bowls notes for 2018, so I would like to take the opportunity

 to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, good health, safe travels and a Happy New Year of good bowling & friendship.

Bowls will resume on the 16th January, 2019.  A reminder closer to the date.

Pat Hodson

The Forbes Netball Association night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams played the finals in each competition recently.

The finals were played between the two top teams on the point score ladder in each competition.

Ladies competition

Forbes Engineering defeated Golfie 44-33.

The game was closely contested with Forbes Engineering taking a slight lead in the first quarter, leading 7-5, and at half time 18-14.

Engineering’s Lisa Drane was strong throughout the court and Phoebe Costello kept her opponent at bay with her determined defence.

Golfie’s Jess Hodges made excellent intercepts and Sophie Prior was strong in defence with quick deflections.

The third quarter was again only separated by two goals, with Golfie making a come back to win the quarter by 12-10, and the overall score seeing the teams separated by two goals.

Golfie’s Belinda Southgate moved well in the attack circle to keep her team in the game.

Engineering’s Sonia Dukes showed huge determination in defence, defending every shot.

The fourth quarter saw Engineering play very determined netball winning the quarter 16-7, and taking our the final by 44-33.

Best and Fairest awards were presented after the game.

This award is determined by the umpires each week, and totalled at the end of the competition.

Best and Fairest was awarded to Shea King (CWD) and Brianna Duncan (Marist).

Mixed competition

FPS Teachers defeated RBCC 32-18.

The first quarter was very even with both teams scoring eight goals, with many intercepts from both teams keeping the goals down.

FPS Teachers took a slight lead by half time winning 14-11 at the break.

Meg Wilson played an outstanding game for FPS and when she moved to the goal defence position, RBCC found it extremely hard to get the ball into their goal circle.

The third quarter score was 10-3, with Jo Boyton also making accurate passes in the FPS attack, and making it hard for the RBCC defence to intercept.

RBCC’s Briana Duncan read the game well, scoring intercepts in the goal defence position in the first half, and then moving into the attack to again lead the way for her team.

RBCC’s Kerrie Priest and Jacob Degeling both played hard netball for their team, as did Sonya South for FPS.

The fourth quarter saw FPS increase their lead, winning it 8-4, and taking out the final by 32-18.

Best and Fairest awards were presented after the game.

Once again, this award is determined by the umpires each week, and totalled at the end of the competition.

Best and Fairest was awarded to Kate Hanley (Double Shot) and Jack Finch (Hot Shots)

2019 news

The next night competition will be starting at the end of February 2019.

The AGM of the FNA will be held on Thursday February 21 at 7 pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club.

Volunteers are needed to fill the many committee positions.

The FNA is enquiring about taking teams to the International Netball Festival in October in New Zealand, with divisions entering being; opens, 18s, 15s and 13s.

There will be more news on the New Zealand trip in February.

The Saturday competition will be restructured and in 2019 it will be called the Junior Mixed competition, where both boys and girls will play in teams together, in all ages, the same as the successful mixed night competitions.

More news on the Junior Mixed competition also in February.

​Robyn Kenny 

It’s been a great year of Squash, may every one enjoy a Merry Christmas. Wednesday night December 5, was the last week of our Social Comp and Neil Toole came within a hair of taking a set from Brendon Allegri but Brendon won that 18–16, so Neil had to settle for a 0–3 loss.

Louise Webb played the right shots to take three straight sets from Guy Webb and another Webb, Angus ran to and throw but lost also to Josh Barnard. At the end of play, Tooles had won the 2018 Social Comp outright with 69 well earnt points, four points ahead of Bayleys on 65. Then it was Benticks, Coombs, Allegris and Wallaces.

Team Results were: Court One; Allegris lost to Tooles (7–13) Brendon beat Neil 3–0, Harry Toole won on forfeit, Josh Barnard beat Angus Webb 3–0. Court Two; Bayleys defeated Coombs (13–8) Alex lost to Graham 0–3, Louise Webb beat Guy Webb 3–0, Ben Barnard won on forfeit. Court Three; Benticks defeated Wallaces (18–2) Michelle won on forfeit, Cam Toole beat Ellie Cowhan 3–0, George Falvey beat Sam Haley 3–0. Thursday Evening, was well attended apart from some on the lower ranks.

Despite a concerted effort, Chris McQuie found Dan Bayleys drives too hard to handle and try as he might Anthony Gordon lost to Brodie Acret in their fifth set.

Graham Coombs kept Brett Thompson back and just ‘put em away’. Sam Mackay ran well for a win over Kim Acret. But, Richard King and Lockie Miller kept us all in awe for five arduous sets and Blair Thomas found Will Wallace better than he remembered. Blair lost; 15–17, 9–15, 10–15 and 11–15. When the dust settled, Millers had the highest Social Comp score of 117 while Dawes were equal with Kings on 115 points.

Next were Pipers, a point shy of a century then Krosses and Sharpes. Team Results were: Court One; Pipers defeated Dawes (24–17) Darryn beat sub Lockie 3–0, Chris McQuie lost to Dan Bayley 0–3, Pete Thompson beat J Betland 3–0, Jack Gordon lost to Brodie Acret 2–3,  Kim Acret lost to Sam Mackay 1–3.

Court Two; Sharpes lost to Krosses (13–27) Kyle lost to Jay 0–3, Brendon Allegri beat Jono Cannon 3–1, Pete Cowhan beat Mark Webb 3–2, Brett Thomas lost to Graham Coombs 1–3.

Court Three; Kings defeated Millers (19–16) Richard beat Lockie 3–2, Clint Ridley lost to Sam Hornery 0–3, Dennis Haynes beat Scott Webb 3–0, Blair Thomas lost to Will Wallace 1–3, Marley O’Shannessy beat sub Sarah Austenfeld 3–0.

 Drop Shot!