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Mayor Phyllis Miller joining in with the Speech and Language Program at Forbes Preschool with facilitator Shea King.

Early Learning Matters At Forbes Preschool

Early Learning Matters Week is an exciting opportunity for all early childhood services and educators to show local politicians and the broader community the breadth of exciting ways children learn in quality play-based early childhood programs and services. Today (Friday 6th September) Forbes Preschool is excited for Mayor Phyllis Miller to visit and see first-hand the amazing opportunities the children have at this quality early learning centre. Unfortunately, Deputy Prime Minister and Member for the Riverina and Central West Michael McCormack is busy today but he is organising a visit later in the month. “It is really significant that all children have some kind of preschool or early education. We make it our objective at Forbes Preschool to try to ensure all children living

in or around Forbes have access to quality early learning, either at our Preschool or one of the other quality centres in town,” said Amy Shine, Preschool Director. The first Early Learning Matters Week last year was a huge success with inspiring learning activities and provocations flooding Instagram with the hashtag #EarlyLearningMatters and over 70 politicians visiting services in NSW. Early Learning Matters Week is a chance to celebrate and share how the Forbes Preschool services make a difference in children’s lives and it also increases community understanding of how investing in your child’s early learning benefits everyone. The Preschool will host a BBQ lunch for all Preschool family and friends from 12noon – 1pm today.

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THUMBS... MAYORAL NOTES This week I travelled to Albury for the Local Government NSW Water Conference. There is no better time to talk about water than when we are in drought. It is local government’s responsibility to keep the state and federal government focussed on improvements to drought proof our state. Melinda Pavey, Minister for Water, addressed the conference and I think we are onto a winner with her. She is passionate about delivering for rural and regional NSW. She sees the importance of local and state government working together to secure water for communities through this drought and planning and preparing for the next. Caltex and KFC work will get underway in the next week. The builders, Becon Constructions have committed to using local trades where possible to get the work done. This is great news for our local tradies with 30 weeks of construction planned to complete the work. Keeping jobs in our area is so important. The 2019 NSW Small Winemakers Wine

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THUMBS UP To Bronwyn at Forbes Library for all her help on endangered Australian animals and flowers. She went well beyond her call of duty to help me.

THUMBS UP To someone who really loves his work, Tim Prior. So efficient, courteous, respectful and cheerful.

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Show tasting was on at the Forbes Town Hall last Friday night and it was a huge hit! Over 620 wines were entered into the competition this year and 41 Gold, 80 Silver and 175 Bronze medals were awarded. I look forward to the presentation night on the 14th September. A big congratulations

THUMBS DOWN To the person who dumped rubbish at the dam on the travelling stock reserve on Calarie Rd.

THUMBS UP To the Local Land Service for their quick response to cleaning up the dumped rubbish. I only emailed them on the weekend and it was cleaned up on Tuesday!

to the hard working committee who bring this great event to town. I hope you all have a wonderful time at the Forbes Show this weekend. Till next week, God Bless. Your Mayor Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITIONS VACANT Closing on 8 September 2019 • Senior Safety Officer • MS Water/ Sewer Operator • IT Officer • Creditor Officer Please refer to Council’s Website, Positions Vacant for further information.

2020 AUSTRALIA DAY PARADE Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to be involved in the 2020 Forbes Australia Day Parade. Community members can register their interest in being a parade participant or volunteer parade marshal by completing the form available from the Forbes Shire Council website or the front counter of the Council administration building. Completed forms should be emailed to community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or dropped off to the front counter before Monday 9th September.

NAIDOC MARCH CBD ROAD CLOSURES

DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS AND DETERMINATIONS OF APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES FOR 1 JULY 2019 UNTIL 31 JULY 2019 In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, notice is hereby given that Forbes Shire Council, as consent authority for the developments listed in this notice, has issued the following DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS. The development consents and determinations of applications for Complying Development Certificates listed are available for public inspection, free of charge, during ordinary office hours being 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) at Council’s Administration Office, at 2 Court Street, Forbes. DA No.

Lot

DP Number

Land description

Development

Date of Determination

2001/190-2

568320

7 Junction Street, FORBES NSW 2871

Alterations and additions to existing shed

26.07.2019

2007/133-2

1189962

240 Edward Street, FORBES NSW 2871

Modification to independent living units – driveway

9.07.2019

Council wishes to advise that the following streets will be closed on Wednesday 18 September from 9:00-10:40am for the Community NAIDOC Day march;

2017/14

1340

750158

Newell Highway, FORBES NSW 2871

New Rural Outbuilding

11.07.2019

• • •

2019/51

523

1251283

58 Show Street, FORBES NSW 2871

Ancillary Residential Development – shed

8.07.2019

2019/57

1017315

307 Wirrinya Road, FORBES NSW 2871

In-ground swimming pool

15.07.2019

Lachlan Street between Cross Street and Court Street Court Street between Lachlan Street and Harold Street Harold Street will also be closed from 9:00am – 4:00pm for the NAIDOC celebrations.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

Forbes Shire Council 2 Court Street, Forbes P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

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Welcome to the world baby Hudson!

Stork News: Proud parents Nadika and Jye Skinner are pleased to announce the arrival of baby Hudson George Skinner on 1st September 2019 weighing 7lb 8.5oz and 51cm long. Hudson is a little brother for Arlo. Forbes Show Competition Winners: Well done to Phebe Woods, Geoff Wells and Brendan Morrison who have each won a Family Pass to Forbes Show this weekend, have fun! Another Great Show Planned for Forbes: Forbes Shire Council again supports the local shows in the Shire through the Community Funding Program, with funds provided this year going towards running costs and bringing the Show to the community in its 144th year. “The Forbes Show is such an important part of the calendar,” says Forbes Shire Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM. “It provides an opportunity for our rural families to connect and participate in the many events taking place over the two days. This year is particularly important with the growing drought situation, come along and have some fun.” Catch of the Week Winners: Congratulations to Henry Mattiske the July winner and Paul Menzies the August winner. Please head into Loomzy’s Fish n Fix to claim your $25 voucher. Don’t forget to keep sending in your fshing pics to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

Nominate Your Town for a Makeover: Rural Aid is launching a campaign aimed at providing 10 country towns impacted by drought, with a makeover. The lucky 10 country towns will receive a minimum of $100,000 each over five years. Working with town leaders, the money will be spent developing plans, through facilitated workshops, to support the long-term sustainability of the town and local community. Rural Aid will partner with experts in rural/ regional town renewal who will work with town leaders to develop the long-term renewal strategy. Rural Aid’s Farm Army of volunteers (usually between 50 - 100) will also spend a week in the town undertaking a range of infrastructure projects. Applications close 30th September visit www. ruralaid.org.au/nominate/ Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with renowned photographer Kim Storey from Avalind Photography to launch the competition for 2019. Avalind Photography has kindly donated a family photo session plus a free print valued at $340 for the winner. To enter simply snap away some great “Spring Inspired” images in and around Forbes and email your photo to editor@forbesphoenix. com.au or PM via the Facebook page. Costing for Grant Funding for Lighting of Sporting Ovals: Expressions of Interest are invited for costing to be prepared for Council to assist in the application of grant funding. Should Council be successful in securing this funding, quotations for these works will be invited via a request for tender. Expressions of interest, addressed to the General Manger, can be lodged by hand, by 10am Wednesday 11 September 2019. For further information contact Council’s Procurement and Corporate Business Officer on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the expression of interest documentation.

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BE SEEN @ Forbes Rugby Club Presentation Night

Clubman of the Year Will Nash with President Rhys Woods and Chris Sweeney.

2nd XV Award Winners Coach Tom “HR” Macleay, Harry Sellers, Sam Smith, Marg Stirling, Jock Grant and President Rhys Woods

Women’s 10’s Award Winners Emma Evans, Coach Phil Prior, Amy Townsend, April Townsend and President Rhys Woods.

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Enter via our facebook page or email your pictures to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au Entries close Thursday 31 October

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Are you recently engaged and planning a local wedding in Forbes? Forbes has all the local suppliers you need to make your special day amazing! Essjay Photography is run by Sarah Hodge, a lady who is a storytelling genius, who loves adventure and finds great joy in savouring your special moments! Essjay Photography is located in Forbes and are well known for weddings. “Over the last 9 years photographing I have learnt weddings are many things: a celebration, a ritual, a gathering of loved ones, a dinner, a dance, laughter, tears, smiles, memories, a future, a party, a dress, awesome food, dancing and 1000 other tiny details.... BUT most simply, a wedding is between two amazing humans, claiming their love to the world and that they choose each other forever. Simple. That is all that matters, your wedding should reflect who you both are as individuals,” said Sarah. Blush are quite simply the wedding makeup specialists right here in Forbes. The team at Blush take pride in their work, with extensive training and qualifications ranging from special occasion makeup to cosmetic tattooing, and almost everything in between. Blush focus on providing the highest quality service, using some of the most natural products on the market. Blush can care for all of your beauty needs in the lead up to, and on your big day. To see the range of services, check out the Blush Facebook page or visit www.blushorganicbeauty.net or call 6851 6088. At Helloworld Travel Forbes a unique and unforgettable experience for your honeymoon to your destination wedding is provided, you also have the option of utilising the wedding registries service. The wedding you’ve always imagined in the location of your dreams can easily become a reality with Helloworld Travel’s selection of amazing wedding packages. Whether you’re planning an intimate affair for 10 or an extravagant event for 50, the team can help with stunning resorts in breathtaking destinations. To start your new life together, we have a range of Honeymoon getaways available in some of the most idyllic locations in the world – The Maldives, Tahiti, Greece, Fiji and Thailand. Helloworld Travel also offer a wedding register service.

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OUR Gal Elise Sell How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what is the best thing about living here? I have lived here for about a year and a half now. I love the community, everyone is so helpful and friendly, I also enjoy the Ski Dam too! Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I am a Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness. I enjoy teaching people about health and fitness, and helping them reach their goals. Seeing them achieve their goals is so rewarding. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Anything outdoors really, but Horse Riding and Water Skiing would have to be my favourites. What makes you proud? Seeing my clients transform so much mentally and physically throughout their training, and their reaction when their hard work and persistence pays off. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would have to choose a lion, they have just always been my favourite animal. What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? The Lion King! It’s just a classic, I don’t think I’ll ever be too old to watch it!

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Forage And Graze Locally This Spring If you think a day of grazing, tasting and meandering through vineyards to savour delectable organic food and wine sounds like an itinerary item for a trip around Tuscany, you are on the wrong continent! Cowra Tourism will be running half day guided Wine & Forage Tours of the Cowra and local wine region this spring giving you the opportunity to experience the very best of local organic food and wine. Antonio D’Onise of Antonio’s Vineyard, formally Gardener’s Ground, kicks off the tour with a wine ‘treasure’ wander through his vineyard to not only fill up on very interesting facts about organic and vegan wines, but also taste his latest imaginative shiraz and chardonnay releases. Taking over from Antonio is Sam Statham who takes the group on a wander through Canowindra’s first organic vineyard and farm at Rosnay. Along the way there is a tasting table with a range of fig and olive products. The last stop is at Wallingtons, with its unique straw bale cellar door. Sitting under the pergola tasting the Bald Hill wines with breathtaking views over the valley, while lunch is being prepared in the wood fire pizza oven, it is easy to imagine yourself in Tuscany…

What is on your bucket list? I’d like to give Plane Aerobatics or Bungee Jumping a go! What are you really good at? Sports or anything adventurous, and if I’m not good at it I’ll still give it a go. Tell us about your best holiday ever? Batemans Bay, it’s no ‘wow’ holiday destination but the company was good and I got to go Sky Diving, it was a pretty great experience! What makes your day? My pets, they are such characters! And Coffee.

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Margaret Wallington, owner of Wallington Winery, in the straw bale cellar.

Mayor Phyllis Miller, Forbes Amatta's Mark Griese and Phil De Gail, KFC's Prashant Changela, Becon's Jason Brilli, Caltex's Felicity Sinnett and Forbes Amatta's Steve McLeod.

Work Begins On Stage Two At Homemakers Centre Last Friday KFC and Caltex representatives were at the official sod-turning ceremony of Stage Two of the Homemakers Centre on the Newell Highway with Mayor, Phyllis Miller. Construction will commence in two weeks’ time, with fencing and sheds going up this week. The build will be 30 weeks in total and we should see them opening at the end of the first quarter of 2020. The new centre will cater for a number of heavy vehicles that use the Newell Highway day and night. Both Caltex and KFC will front the Newell Highway just north of Bunnings and Spotlight, with the Caltex offering facilities for both male and female transport industry workers. Mayor Miller is very excited about the new development. “This is a project that started about threeand-a-half years ago,” said Mayor Miller. There will also be a large emphasis on supporting local tradespeople throughout the build which is great for Forbes. Further blocks in the Homemakers Centre area are available for development.

Keeping Heritage Fresh In Forbes With Spring now upon us residents will be looking to take part in a bit of Spring-cleaning and renovation work around Forbes. Forbes Shire Council offers free professional advice from a Heritage Advisory Service, to assist with any amendments building owners may have. The advisory service is available to owners who want to renovate or redevelop private homes or commercial buildings, occupiers of buildings with historical significance, or owners of movable heritage items who want to undertake conservation work. “Forbes Shire Council wants to assist local residents to preserve our town’s amazing heritage,” says Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM. “Heritage assets are funda-

mental to the economy of Forbes as a tourism asset as well as celebrating our wonderful history.” Small grants are available from a local heritage fund, established by Forbes Shire Council with the assistance of the NSW Heritage Office. These funds can be accessed for a variety of uses, including painting, signage, repairs and purchase of historical data. Funding is usually on a dollar for dollar basis with Council contributing up to $3,000. Owners of heritage buildings and movable objects in the Forbes Shire Council area are invited to apply. For more information call 6850 2300 or email development@forbes.nsw.gov.au

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Forbes High School WHAT’S On Show Team Success 6-7 Sep Forbes Show for information email forbesshow@gmail.com or call 6852 1311.

After a successful three days at The National Merino Wether Challenge in Dubbo the Forbes High School Show Team came away with the following awards: • Champion Commercial Team of Three Wethers for Combined Sheep Valuation. • 3rd Combined Wool Valuation. • 2nd Combined Carcass Valuation. • 4th Overall Individual Wether. • Bridie Hughes placed 3rd in the under 15’s Junior Fleece Judging. • Nat qualified for the final Open Fleece Judging. • Of the two teams, Team 1 placed 2nd, with Team 2 placing 9th overall.

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The whole FHS Show Team with their ribbons on display.

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Emily Molloy, Chloe Kemp, Bridie Hughes with the Champion Commercial Team of Wethers.

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Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Eliza Fahey, Emily Molloy, Chloe Kemp, Bridie Hughes and Austen Brown.

Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets Annual Ram Sale on Property at Cudal @ 1pm. 10 Stud Rams and 150 Flock rams on offer. Call 6364 2113 or visit www.ridgehaven.net.au LJ Hooker Auctions of 60 Farnell St and “Montana” at 11am at Forbes Inn. For more info call LJ Hooker Forbes on 6851 1911. Les Miserables a new production by the Parkes M&D Society. Tickets available online at www.parkesmandd.com.au NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Presentation Dinner @ Eat Your Greens, Eugowra. Bus departs at 6pm from Forbes Town Hall. Tickets are $120pp and include 5 course meal with wine. Tickets can be purchased at www.123tix.com. au or for further info call 0427 887 729. Landmark Harcourts Auction @ 10.30am at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Contact Ainslie Toole on 0407 946 838. Forbes Council Meeting @ Forbes Council Chambers at 1pm. Fraud Forum @ CWA Hall in Lachlan St at 10am. Run by the Central West Police District. Please RSVP by Tuesday 17th Sept by calling 6851 4550. Wirrinya Picnic Day @ "The Shed" Wirrinya gates open at 10am. Games, races, food and family fun for all. Follow Wirrinya Progress on Facebook or contact Monica on 0429 634 531. LJ Hooker Forbes Auction of 4 John Girdham Place, Forbes. 11:00am at the Forbes Inn. Call Stacey Clarke 0438 721 340 or LJ Hooker Forbes 02 6851 1911 9 Nov Taste on Templar Dinner and Entertainment from 6.30pm till late, fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Orange. Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in different venues. Become a member for only $10.00 and enjoy sharing gardening tips and ideas. Contact President Tuppy 6852 1169. Forbes Croquet Club meet every Tuesday and Saturday at 9.30am for a game. Gentle exercise and social interaction. Membership only $10.00. Contact President Elvy Quirk 0428 540 272. Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863. The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground. Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information. The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details www.recover.itmatters.com.au. Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, fourth Tuesday of the month. Contact Lyn Ward 0417 536 619. Transport available. Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Club, on the first Wednesday of each month. For information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 6:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046. Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445.

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Puzzles TWo-WAy CRossWoRd

CRypTIC ClUEs ACROSS 5 Washed and dressed in breeches (5) 6 Stern punishment inflicted by several landholders (5) 8 Remark about the role of a separated space (11) 9 Disagreeing with the use of a damaged airgun, regarding it with some gravity (7) 12 Red hole rash ailment possesses a bit of company (11) 13 Talk back concerning the thickness of wool yarn (5) 14 Encouraged Edward with a seed cell on top (5)

QUICk ClUEs ACROSS 5 Applied pressurised water (5) 6 Hires (5) 8 Separated room (11) 9 Disagreeing (7) 12 One with investment in company (11) 13 Answer (5) 14 Urged (5) DOWN 1 Trademarks (5) 2 As a stop-gap (11) 3 Nomenclature (11) 4 Smart (5) 7 Extended period of no rain (7) 10 Rotating part of cart (5) 11 Taper off (5)

DOWN 1 Set up a branch overseas with designer trademarks (5) 2 Relay import taxes for the time being (11) 3 That certain nomenclature with suits the room I renovate gently but systematically (11) 4 Sing about the time you may needle someone for some cash (5) 7 I wonder why the medico should undergo such a dry period (7) 10 Roll with leading part of foot (5) 11 Gradually give out the first bishop (5)

sUdokU 6 Who provides the voice of Po the panda in the Kung Fu Panda film series? 7 Which peace treaty officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers at the end of World War I? 8 What is the world’s most populous city? 9 Which planet in our solar system is the only one to spin on its side? 10 According to Greek mythology, who is the god of commerce?

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QUIZ

Form at least one nine letter word from the given letters and as many other words as possible of four or more letters. Each word must contain the letter in the central circle. Simple plurals, formed by adding “s” are not counted as extra words. No prefixes or suffixes. Reference: The Macquarie Concise Dictionary.

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Today’s Aim: 13 words Good 16 words Very good 18 words Excellent

How to play sudoku: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes. The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.

1 Chameleon. 2 Foot. 3 200 games. 4 Pevensie. 5 Red, blue, orange. 6 Jack Black. 7 Treaty of Versailles. 8 Tokyo, Japan. 9 Uranus. 10 Hermes.

1 Which lizard species can move its eyes in two directions at the same time? 2 Where in the human body is the cuboid bone? 3 Melbourne Victory’s Leigh Broxham recently became the 11th player to reach which A-League milestone? 4 What is the surname of the children featured in The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis? 5 Which three colours feature on the national flag of Armenia?

difficulty: Medium

SUCCUlENT, nucleus, cusec, uncle, scent, scute, unset, clue, cent, sect, cute, lens, lent, lune, lest, lute, nest, sent, tune, suet.

QUIZ

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Platypi Celebrate A Great Season!

The Forbes Rugby Club held their Annual Presentation night last week and below is a list of the winners for 2019.

1st XV • Best Back – Mahe Fangupo • Best Forward – Luke Evans • Best and Fairest – Luke Evans • Squad Coaches Award – Ben Kelly and Jock Grant 2nd XV • Best Back – Mark Simmonds • Best Forward – Harry Sellers • Best and Fairest – Jock Grant • Coaches Award – Sam Smith

• Paul Cronin Cup – Tom “HR” Macleay • Club Person of the Year – Will Nash • Player of the Finals (Womens) – Lillyann Mason-Spice • Player of the Finals 1st XV – Charlie French • Supporter of the Year (Jasprizza) – Marg Stirling • Supporter of the Year (Francis) – Jo Burns • Footballer of the Year – Charlie French

Women’s 10’s • Best Back – April Townsend • Best Forward – Amy Townsend • Best and Fairest – April Townsend • Coches Award – Emma Evans Club Awards • 100 Games for Forbes Rugby Club – Marty Herbert • Old Boys Award – Luke Evans

1st XV Award Winners Coach Jarrod Hall, Luke Evans, Daph Prior, Jock Grant, Ben Kelly, Mahe Fangupo and Coach Jack Hammond

Croquet Results Golf Croquet Tuesday August 27th Today we had a record 40 players take to the courts. Visiting from Port Macquarie were Julie and Jeff Thomson and Geoff Coles bringing Robert Kimble. We had 3 players winning all 3 games John MacCullagh, Kevin Rubie and Lorna Field. It is always great to welcome visitors who pick up the golf croquet easily and others who come to visit family and turn up for a game. Aussie Croquet Saturday August 31st The weather is warming up as we had 30 members on the courts and we were delighted to have Veva MacCullagh playing again. Some of our players are very skilled at Aussie Croquet as we had 6 winners of all 3 games. Bill Scott, Geoff Coles, John Allegri, Dorelle Scott, John Browne and John Cole. Closest games J Allegri/L Todd 14 def M Spry/J Littlejohn 12, E Quirk/B Murray 14 def J Cole/K Broderick 12, D Scott/E McLean 14 def R Pols/J Ellis 12, J Browne 14 def K Rubie 12 and J Allegri 14 def T Thomson 12. By Colleen Liebich

Low Scores In Keno Ambrose Event