SOCIAL bowls was well attended last week, with 44 members playing in beautiful weather. Winners were Harry Whitford, Josie Boyd and David Timmins and runners-up were Glen McIntosh, Terry Pearse and Bev McCartney.
Saturday Pennant practice will be held on each Friday afternoon, beginning at 4pm for members who can attend. There will be a mid-week practice session on Tuesday, October 4, at 10am, with a barbecue to follow for all members intending to play. The match between Murray Downs and Barham will be played at the new Barham complex on September 25, with the bus leaving the basketball carpark at 10.45am. Please be on time. Assembly at Barham will be at 12.30pm for a 1pm start – good luck to all participating.
A two-bowl triples, any-combination tournament will be held on Thursday, October 29, with a 12.30pm start and casual dress. Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday, September 27. To enter, call Dawne Holland 0402 020 996 or Carl Fox on 0429 855 260.
LAKE BOGA
LAST Saturday the club had a good Pennant practice against Wedderburn and Wycheproof, although it ended up a bit damp. Our winning rink on the day was Leigh Kingsbury, John Pye, Geoff Coulter and Phil Parry.
Last Tuesday, the club hosted 44 bowlers from the Geelong friendship group and had another great day with them. Winners were Ray Bennett, Barrie Free, Daryl Biviano and Max Parsons, while the runners-up were Ray Leach, Ken McIntyre, Kevin Cornell and Peter Graham.
Social bowls next Wednesday will start at 1pm and Richard Bruton will be on duty.
Please note that on Tuesday, October 4, the club will have a Pennant practice for all players who intend to play mid-week pennant at 10am.
SWAN HILL
ON Wednesday this week, the Swan Hill Bowls Club enjoyed a visit from Geelong bowlers on a goodwill friendship tour of the area. Unfortunately, the friendly game of bowls that was to be played with local bowlers in the afternoon had to be cancelled due to the weather. However, this didn’t dampen the friendly atmosphere at the club, with lunch and an evening meal being enjoyed by all who participated. A few card sharps made the most of a pack of cards, while others filled in their afternoon in various ways.
Sincere thanks to all Swan Hill members who made the day a success, especially the ladies who prepared the meals.
Our RSL Diggers Day to be held this Sunday has been cancelled due to clashes with other events and the lack of entries. We plan to reschedule this event to a future date.
Members ahould note the Kerang practice match on Saturday, October 1 at Swan Hill, with an 11am start and barbecue lunch. Please put your name on the sheet on the noticeboard. Weekly practice with the coach is on Thursdays at 4pm.
An inaugural Calcutta Melbourne Cup event is being held at Swan Hill Bowls Club on Sunday, October 30. Further details are to come, or ring Mick on 0428 553 913.
The weather looks like all will be fine for today’s Friday Frolic, 3pm start, with the usual social activities after the game and all welcome.
Bowlers, it is time to make sure memberships are paid up, to be eligible for Pennant and competition games.
