Kate Hogan from Made of Fridays.
Jacinda Acheson and Allan Rockman from Acheson’s Mitre 10.
Mary from Hozpots.
Be Seen… Find It In Forbes This Christmas
Let It Glow, Let It Glow, Let It Glow; Christmas Window Competition
The third draw in the Find It In AMAZING Forbes Promotion was held on Thursday, 19 November. Paula Leadbitter was the lucky winner of a $500 Why Leave Town gift card won through Allure On Main.
“This week I am encouraging all businesses to decorate their shop windows for Christmas. I am urging you all to pull out your stored decorations and lights, or add something unique and different, but please get involved in this competition,” said Forbes Business Chamber President, Marg Duggan.
The Christmas Window Competition is a public competition with the public being asked to vote on their favourite windows.
The categories are Best Business Window, Best Innovative Display and Viewer’s Choice. Businesses from outside of the CBD are encouraged to participate. Register your business entry by emailing forbes. businesschambernsw@gmail.com and attach an image of your window. People will be asked to click on the image to vote for the Viewer’s Choice. The competition will be promoted through local news and social media. Participants can assist by sharing social media promotion.
“This year the CBD is welcoming local schools who are creating displays in empty shop windows. Businesses from outside of the CBD have been encouraged to bring a display into the windows. Times are very different this Christmas, so I am encouraging everyone to participate and enjoy the windows and to visit businesses,” said Marg.
There are three $200 Why Leave Town cards to be won. The windows must be completed by Friday, 4 December, as judging will take place between 5 and 12 December. Winners will be announced on Monday, 14 December. Can you leave your lights on? Yes, buy a timer and leave those windows sparkling in the evenings!
Terms and conditions for the window competition can be found on www.forbesbusinesschamber.com.au
Dawson Wins Medallist Trophy
Head Pro Adam Demidjuk with Medal of Medalists winner Peter Dawson.
Saturday’s Men’s Competition was a combination of an Individual Stroke event, sponsored by Loomzys Fish N Fix, and the final of the Medal of Medallists.
Among the field of 71 were 18 of the eligible 29 players vying for the Medal of Medallists Trophy. The field was bolstered by a group of visiting golfers from Crookwell Golf Club, and other individuals taking a break from visiting family.
While the Medallists’ scores were not breath-taking, three finished on nett 72, requiring a count back. Peter Dawson was declared the winner of the Medal of Medallists Trophy, over Clayton Alley and John Zannes.
Both Peter and Clayton were dual medallists through the year. Some form players who faltered through the day included Troy Howe, Brian Everest and Harry Callaghan.
In the Individual Stroke event the Division 1 winner was Michael Spice, who fired a very worthy score of 69 nett. Runner-up, on count back, was Kim Herbert with nett 71. The Division 2 was won by Blair Thomas, with 68 nett, ahead of Runner-up Bruce Chandler with nett 70.
The Sunday Stableford Medley field was small, with the participants going out early to beat the heat. The honours went to Frank Donohoe and Ben Webb from Dubbo.
The Annual Mixed Trophy night which gives recognition to the winners and runners-up in major events throughout the year will be held tomorrow, Saturday, 28 November upstairs in the Golfie.
A reminder for persons to attend the FGA AGM, set for Tuesday, 1 December, up-stairs in the Golfie Hotel.
There may be a change to the Mid-Week Christmas Hamper scheduled for Thursday, 10 December. Watch the Notice Boards for details.
Saturday, 28 November is the Deacon Dwyer 4BBB Medley, sponsored by Rod Besgrove. The Trophy night will follow the day’s play. Sunday, 29 November is a Stableford Medley.
By Short Putt
Snippets…
Templar Street is closed during the last major works of the upgrade.
Templar Street Receiving Finishing Touches: With much of the major structural work in Templar Street now complete, businesses, traffic and pedestrians can look forward to the CBD’s facelift being completed by February 2021, weather permitting. In the coming days and weeks there will be temporary closures for the installation of road surface borders and surface asphalt application between 25 and 30 November, and then again between 11 and 22 January 2021.
Tuesday next week will see the installation of the much-anticipated planter boxes. While there has been some disruption to business, Council has done their best to ensure pedestrian access is maintained during work on the upgrade.
The upgrade to the Forbes CBD further enhances its aesthetic and gives Forbes an advantage over its regional neighbours in terms of tourism and long-term economic growth. With many upgrades to Forbes that have taken place in recent years and months, including the Lake bridge, lights, sculptures and landscaping, and Gum Swamp upgrades, as well as plans for the new visitor information centre, Forbes continues to grow and offers more for residents and visitors alike.
Christmas Colour-In Competition: The Forbes Phoenix is running a Christmas Colour-In Competition from Friday, 27 November to Friday, 11 December 2020. The winner of the competition will win a special prize just in time for Christmas, with the winner to be announced in Phoenix’s last edition of 2020, on Friday, 18 December. To enter the competition, simply colour in the picture on page four, take a picture of the complete colour-in, and send it to us via the Forbes Phoenix Facebook page or email editor@forbesphoenix.com.au with the entrants name and age. We look forward to seeing the wonderful work from children in the Forbes Shire, so get colouring!
Funding Call For Heavy Vehicle Safety Programs: Australian heavy vehicle safety programs will receive another significant boost with the launch of Round 6 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
If you have a project, program or campaign that will increase safety awareness and compliance that requires funding or support to make it happen, visit www.nhvr.gov.au/hvsi and view the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative 2021-22 Submission. Projects must be implementable, commence in the 2021-22 financial year and be completed by 30 June 2024.
Applications can now be submitted for Round 6 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.
Festive Games For Hire
Forbes Business Chamber has an amazing stock of items ready for hire. Over time the Chamber has collected giant games such as corn throw, naughts and crosses, and ball games. “Some time ago the Chamber was lucky enough to gain a grant to purchase 20 red pop-up marquees which are also available for hire. We have wine and water glasses, easels, and even a large supply of tablecloths,” said Forbes Business Chamber President, Marg Duggan.
Booking items is easy just email the Chamber at forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. Alternatively, visit the Chamber website www.forbesbusinesschamber.com.au for an itemised list which includes photographs of what is on offer and the Business Chamber will send on a hire form. “We have taken a number of bookings for the Christmas and holiday period, so don’t miss out,” said Marg.
Croquet Catch-up
Golf Croquet
On Tuesday, 17 November there were a total of 31 players for Golf Croquet. The winners of three games were Ray Burridge, Jenny Job, Bill Scott, Libby Smart, Danny Smith and Alex Todd. The best win of the day was 12 to 1 with Kevin Rubie and Mal Smith, followed by 10 to 3 by Danny Smith and Jenny Job, Alex Todd and Geoff Coles, and John MacCullagh and Bill Scott.The close games were:
• Jenny Job and Joan Littlejohn 7, defeated Jeff Liebich and Marie Spry with 6.
• Dorelle Scott and John Allegri 7, defeated Mal Smith and John Farah with 6.
• Bill Scott 7, defeated John MacCullagh and Neville Spry with 6.
• Ray Burridge and Libby Smart 7, defeated Joan Littlejohn and Bruce Field with 6.
• Neville Spry 7, defeated John Allegri and Barry White with 6.
• Jenny Job and Bruce Field 7, defeated Marie Spry and Sandy Hepburn with 6.
• Colleen Liebich and Lorraine Todd 7, defeated Sally Perry and Lyn Simmonds with 6.
Aussie Croquet
On Saturday, 21 November a total of 24 players braved the heat and came to the grounds to play Aussie Croquet. Luckily, play was finished before the blistering heat set in. The winners of three games were John Allegri, Geoff Coles, John Farah, Jill Rubie, Marie Spry, Neville Spry and Barry White. The best win on the day went to Geoff Coles and John MacCullagh on 14 to 5. Saturday’s closest games were:
• Barry White 14, defeated Danny Smith and John Job with 12.
• Ray Burridge 14, defeated Kevin Rubie with 13.
• Libby Smart 14, defeated Ray Burridge with 12.
• Marie Spry 14, defeated John Job with 12.
• Harley Stewart and Joan Littlejohn 14, defeated Doreen Rogers and Liz McLean with 12.
By Pegging Out
Netball News
The Forbes Netball Spring night competitions for both Mixed and Ladies’ teams drew to a close this week, with the last round of games played on Wednesday, 25 November.
All team representatives were asked to check at the office on Wednesday night, to see if their team will be playing in the finals. The finals were played between the two top teams on the point score ladder.
Three finals will be played by the Mixed, Ladies’ Opens, and Ladies’ Under 17 divisions on Wednesday, 2 December.
The Forbes Netball Association thanks everyone who contributed to make the competitions so successful. By helping with the jobs to be done each week, netball in Forbes survived 2020.
Thanks to all of the umpires who have umpired every week. Because of the extra umpires available, the teams did not have to do as many duties as they would normally be required to in order to run the competition.
Thanks, to all of the players who checked in every week, and abided by the COVID-19 Safety Plan developed by the FNA, through the guidance of NNSW.
The next Night Competitions will start in February 2021.
Our Gal – Sandra Hessel
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived around here for my whole life. I like the easy lifestyle, the Lake in Forbes is beautiful and what the Council has done with it is great.
What was your first job? I worked at Sullivan’s IGA, Forbes.
What makes you laugh the most? Inappropriate funny jokes.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Just travel around Australia.
Describe your dream holiday? I reckon the top end of Australia, but just being on holidays anywhere is good.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? I think life was just simpler when I was a kid, we didn’t have to have all of the gadgets. I think Christmas had more meaning and was more memorable when I was young.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d go back to the 90’s but I’m pretty happy where I am now. I also think Canada would be a nice place to live.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Preventing prejudice.
What is your pet hate? People commenting negatively on Facebook.
Mayoral Notes
It is lovely to see the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Forbes with the decorations around town all installed and waiting to be turned on. It was unfortunate to have our new Christmas tree damaged in Albion Park by someone thinking they could climb it. This isn’t Christmas spirit, just stupidity that ruins the sense of Christmas for everybody. Next week the projections on Town Hall will be up, so make sure you bring the kiddies down to watch the story of Santa Koala play out on our beautiful Town Hall. We have had a very difficult few years, and I would like us all to stop and appreciate how lucky we are to live in this amazing town.
This week has been a busy one and you will have noticed that Templar Street has closed for the final stages of work. I want to thank everyone for their patience, this will look wonderful when it is complete.
You may have noticed work happening in Lion’s Park this week, this is where new playground equipment is going in. This will be a nice early Christmas present for the kids! There will be a new slide, roundabout, swings, and a surfboard. The shelter area is getting new tables and the old tables will be re-used around the park to provide additional seating and more trees will also be planted. We are so lucky to have this amazing area by the Lake.
Till next week, God Bless
Your Mayor
Phyllis Miller
Forbes Families Warned Of Rise In Viral Gastroenteritis
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is urging parents and carers to keep young children at home if they are sick amid a rise in viral gastroenteritis cases in childcare centres.
WNSWLHD Director of Public Health, Priscilla Stanley, said gastroenteritis is highly infectious and may spread rapidly in childcare centres.
“The best defence is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 10 seconds before handling and eating food, and always wash your hands after using the toilet, changing nappies or assisting someone who has diarrhoea or vomiting.”
“Infants or children in childcare or school who develop vomiting or diarrhoea should stay at home for at least 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped, as should staff members and anyone whose work involves handling food or looking after children, the elderly or patients,” said Priscilla.
The Director of one Forbes Early Learning Care Service wanted to ensure families that they are taking appropriate measures given the heightened risk, “Our service has strict health and safety policy and procedures in place for illnesses like this, these policies and procedures keeps our children, families, and staff who utilise our service, safe. COVID-19 has brought about increased awareness, and this has led to families being advised to stay home if sick,” she said.
Anyone recovering from gastroenteritis should avoid visiting hospitals and aged care facilities to avoid spreading the infection to those most vulnerable. Any person living in a household affected by gastroenteritis should refrain from visiting these high-risk areas until at least 48 hours after the last person in the household has recovered.
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