It was lovely to see more visitors playing on our courts. Welcome Jenny Young and Wendy Jeffery, who both looked like they had played before. Wendy Jeffrey had a good win partnered by a seasoned player, Mary Hodges.

They defeated Alec Todd and Ruth Cheney 9-4. The winners of three matches on the day were Bruce Field, Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie, Jill Rubie and Neville Spry.

Aussie Croquet November 9

Twenty three players braved the courts for our Saturday's Aussie Croquet, with a bitterly cold wind blowing across the courts.

Players huddled together in any area of sun they could find, the biggest players being used as a wind block. Our metal ramp has been installed much to everyone's joy although it's not quite ready for use.

The next major item hopefully will be our roofed shelter area at the end of the Club House. We certainly could have used it on Saturday.

Saturday saw four players win their three games. They were John Browne, John Cole, Kevin Rubie and Lyn Simmonds. Congratulations all.

Don't forget our birthday lunch for November at the Services Club on Tuesday 12th November.

The closest games of Golf Croquet on Tuesday were:

Closest games of Aussie Croquet on Saturday were:

Anne and Harley Stewart

Thirty one veteran golfers from Forbes and Parkes made use of the Forbes Golf Hotel barbecue area for presentations last Thursday where Beryl Roberts served the standard sausage sandwich complemented with a refreshing drink.

Winner was Forbes' Scott Kirkman with 25 points in a four-way count-back while runner-up was Graham Cooke from Parkes. Also on 25 were Garry Collits and Ralph Baker, both from the Forbes club. They had to settle for a ball in the sweep.

The swift greens prepared for last weekends classic played havoc with most where the ball sweep went down to 20 points. 23 points, Neil Wright (F), Ken Sanderson (F), Barry Parker (F), 22 Dave Williams (F), Frank Hanns (F), Rod Luyt (P), 21 Allan Rees (F), Laurence O'Connor (F), 20 Geoff Drane, Peter Barnes (F), Alex McKinnon (F), Michael Lynch (P), Dub Rodgers (P).

Lynnie Roberts found it difficult to pick a 'burner' in the encouragement award while Mark Toohey went home with the in-house meat raffle under his arm. In the Mick Miler Shield, Forbes 144, Parkes 124.

This week, 12 holes in Parkes, noms from 9.30am for a 10 am shot gun start.

Last Tuesday Neil Herbert was best with 31 points from Garry Collits next best on 29 points before they went searching for the winner of the Cup.

With weather just about perfect for 12 holes of social play all golfer, ladies, men, young and old are invited to play the Tuesday social comp with assemble at 9am for the 9.30am shot gun start. For all information on golf in Forbes phone the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

Former Forbes resident and Squash Club Member Robyn Acheson traveled from Dubbo recently to attend the Forbes Squash Clubs Annual Presentations. A highlight of the event was former club president Garry Dempsey's receiving of Life Membership. His many years of playing squash and committee work were rewarded. An emotional Garry said it was a very pleasant surprise and that he was so proud to be so honored. He also said that the local Squash Club Committee was the best committee he had ever been involved with. Garry wished current Club President Darryn Piper all the best and was sure the Committee had made an excellent choice in electing Darryn as the new President.

Team positions after week six of the Spring squash competition remain as; Shaws, Burtons, Cannons, D Bils, Bayleys and W Bils last.

Court One saw Bayleys lose to D Bilsboroughs 17 points to 25, Alex lost to Danny, Michelle Bentick beat Ellie Cowhan, Lucy Cowhan lost to Jan Berger, Isaac Berger lost to Marc Hardy and Tom Cormie beat sub C Bayley all three set matches, but Alec Walters lost to Angus Webb 5-15, 15-11, 10-15 and 13-15.

Court Two; W Bilsboroughs lost to Shaws 19 to 23. Three big matches stretched out play as Lindy Cowhan lost 2-3 to sub Pat Cormie, playing for Dad Ken, Gabe M McMillan beat Brad Hardy 3-2 and Louise Herford beat Isaac Barnard 3-2. Earlier, George Falvey lost to Harry Toole 0-3 and Tyson McKinnon lost to Brother Tristan 0-3.

Court Three; Cannons lost to Burtons 20 to 22. Chris lost to Luke 0-3, Despite a two set lead Louise Webb lost a final set to Lara Stibbard 11-15, Pat Cormie beat Ben Barnard 3-0, Kim Chudleigh lost to Jacob Cannon 0-3, Kasey Kinsey beat Jacob Webb 3-1 and in Wednesday's 'Match of the Week' Claire Bayley won a huge match 15-11, 14-16, 13-15, 15-8 and 17-15 against Will Markwort.

Thursday Night's 'Match of the Week' had Graham Coomb's touch strokes versus Jake Hemming's court speed. It was thrilling to watch as Graham won sets two and four; 15-12, 15-11, but lost the fifth 8-15. A mix of three, four and five set matches produced a balanced night of play. Sharpes still lead Krosses, Pipers, Dawes, Millers then Hornerys.

Team Results were: Court One; Hornerys lost to Dawes 18 to 31. Sam lost to Oli 0-3, Rich King beat Brendon Allegri 3-1, Shayne Piper lost to Jono Cannon 0-3, Hayden Williams beat Matt Piper 3-0, Dan Bentick lost to Steve Allegri 2-3, sub W Gordon lost to Sam Mackay 0-3 and Dan Suringa lost to sub B Hodges.

Court Two; Despite losing more matches, Millers defeated Krosses on points 29 to 26. Lockie lost to Jay 1-3, Ryan Smart beat sub Pete Thompson 3-0, Scott Webb lost to Chris McQuie 2-3, Mark Webb lost to Sandy Paterson 0-3, sub J Kross lost to Bec Connell 1-3, Adam Chudleigh beat sub A Jones 3-0 and Brodie Hodges beat sub D Suringa 3-0.

Court Three; Pipers defeated Sharpes 28 to 21. Darryn beat sub Oli Dawes 3-0, Dan Bayley lost to Alex Doyle 1-3, Den Haynes beat Pete Thompson 3-1, Anthony Gordon lost to Pete Cowhan 1-3, sub J Hemming beat Tom McKeown 3-0, Judy Kross lost to sub B Connell 1-3 and Alex Jones beat Ben Robinson 3-1.

Next week's draw: both nights; Team 4 versus 5, 2 versus 3, 1 versus 6.

The last meeting for 2019 for the Forbes Netball Association will be held Thursday November 21 at 7 pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club.

All Spring Night Competition teams must be represented and will receive two competition bonus points.

A reminder that the 2020 FNA representative applications for the following, close on November 20.

Applications for players for the open representative team to compete in the West Central West Regional League, representative coaches and assistant coaches, and umpires for NNSW Regional League, NNSW Senior State Titles and NNSW Junior State Titles 2020.

All applications must be emailed to Secretary Melissa email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Draw November 13

Ladies competition

6 pm Office duty Aggies

Mixed competition

7 pm Office duty Gundamain Guns

8 pm Office duty Not Fast Just Furious

Robyn Kenny

Young indoor bowlers had a fun day every one had a great day starting with Sue and Denny's granddaughter Sophie Nash only plays bowls in the school holidays and Sophie had three rest and touchers through the day I think all our player ended with a chocolate for getting a rest and toucher well done.

Then Denny Smith won the day with three win and one draw 41 points and Sue Smith team got second with three wins one lose 35 points every good effort for our small Forbes indoor bowlers then to top it off Lorain Sullivan and Vera McPetrie won money in the 50 club.

Winners for last week was Denny Joan and Betty Rees three wins 37 points.

Runners up Sandy Joyce and Liz one win two loses 17 points Wilma 's team had two loses and one win 16 points Sue Vera and Loraine got the chocolate with two loses and 15 points.

Computation one prize Doreen Rogers second Wilma and third Loraine. Every one is welcome to come to the community centre names in 1.15pm for 1.30pm start Wednesday afternoon.

Wilma Hepburn

Returning home after racing at remote tracks in outback Queensland, the five year old mare Bells 'N' Bows has struck top form with three successive wins including the 1600 metres Qube Logistics Cotton Cup on Sunday at Warren.

Trained at Nyngan by Rodney Robb for Wayne Brown and partners, Bells 'N' Bows in August campaigned at the Simpson Desert Carnival and was placed at Betoota, Birdsville and Bedourie.

Back in New South Wales, Bells 'N' Bows ran second at Come By Chance Picnics and at Forbes before winning at Dubbo, Narromine and Warren.

Ridden by the talented apprentice Wendy Peel in the $32,000 Cotton Cup, Bells 'N' Bows ( $14 ) travelled third to the home turn then dashed to the lead and held on to beat Sea Lady ( Mathew Cahill, $12 ) by a length with Quick Spin ( Daniel Northey, $13 ) a long neck away third.

Racing in career best form, the Dennis Bush, Forbes trained Molasses after winning the Crystal Sprint at Coonamble and finishing second at Coonabarabran, defeated an outstanding field in the 1200 metres Kurri Kurri Boys Sprint at Warren.

During his lengthy career, Grant Buckley had only ridden once before at Warren and he handled Molasses to perfection for Dennis Bush and the Grenfell based owner Danny Kotel.

Allowed plenty of time to settle, Molasses ( $5.50 ) sprinted home from well back to account for Professor Marx ( Daniel Northey, $11 ) and Go Beau Jangles ( Ken Dunbar, $41 ).Molasses has now recorded nine wins and eight placings from 35 starts.

Grant Buckley then won the Landmark Operations Benchmark 58 Handicap ( 1000 metres ) on the Luke Morgan, Tamworth trained Fussdinado ( $2.80 favourite ) which parked behind the pacemakers before finishing best to beat Rufio ( Clayton Gallagher, $5.50 ) and Tattinger ( Chelsea Ings, $15 ).

Dubbo based Ken Dunbar also rode a winning double, Boult ( $3.60 fav.) for Coonamble trainer Ian Holland and on the Bryan Dixon, Gilgandra trained $31 outsider Blinkin Nomore.

Success also for Dubbo when the Garry Lunn trained Oracabessa ( Billy Cray, $6 ) produced a strong finish to win the Halcroft and Bennett BM 58 Handicap ( 1400 metres ) from Moratai ( Grant Buckley, $7.50 ) and Dart Street ( Ashley Morgan, $6.50 ).

Despite being a last start winner at Mudgee, the Peter .W. Stanley, Bathurst trained The Long Run started at $26 when leading throughout to win the QLD Cotton Class 3 Handicap ( 1200 metres ) with the trainers daughter apprentice Ashleigh Stanley in the saddle.

Back from a month long holiday in Europe, Tiffany Jeffries led all the way on Ruby Lil ( $6 ) to win the 1000 metres Qube Logistics Maiden Handicap for her mother, Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries.

Racing at Bathurst ( Saturday ) and at Dubbo on Sunday.

Colin Hodges