Forbes Branch great day for Schatz memorial bowls

The Schatz family congratulating the winners: Albie Pallister, Cathie Schatz, Ryan Schatz, Rod Butler, Kasey Schatz, Bradley Sharkey and Dale Maynard.

The Annual Donny Schatz Memorial Day was held on Saturday which saw the greens full of colour, lots of interesting costumes and a great atmosphere from start to finish.

There were 20 teams competing for 2026 title with all proceeds being donated to Can Assist Forbes.

There is a great deal of planning that goes into this day a special mention has to be made to all of the sponsors who supplied gifts to raffle or donations, the Can Assist Forbes Team who are always there to help out, cook the barbecue and support our local community, the Schatz family for all of their work throughout the year to ensure the day runs smoothly and to Grant Roberts, Grant supplies all of the food every year and is a valuable friend to the Schatz Family.

The winners of the 2026 title went to Rod Butler, Dale Maynard and Bradley Sharkey.

Runners up: James Johansson, John Markwort and Malcolm Radburn.

The wooden spooners: Dale Scott, Tim Everst and Jason Howell.

Club winners: Colby Johansson, Rod Butler and Sharon Sharkey.

Raffle winners: Brad Roberts (Esky), Grub Reilly (wheel alignment), Jeff Nicholson (wine), Regan Acret (coffee machine).

There was a best dressed on the day winner that went to ‘Murphett’ aka, Terry Murphy.