Over the weekend our bowlers who entered the Centre Pairs did well by qualifying for post section play. Our ladies playing their games at the Waikanae Club, Dianne and Hazel went down to Janet Monteith from Central in their first game. Margaret MacKay and Joan Hayward won their first round game but went down to a Waikanae Beach team who …

Once again, Margaret Griffin sponsored a gala in memory of her parents, Selby and Jean Hammond. There will not be too many club members who were with us when  they were active bowlers of the club but they can be seen in photos, one in the lounge near the bar and the other in the Women’s Lounge. Selby joined the …

Late yesterday afternoon we held the first round of this seasons Corner to Corner competition, sponsored by Grants Whiskey. Margaret MacKay is once again the organiser and she would have been pleased by the enthusiastic number who stayed after the Roll-Up to take part. Bit by bit contestants were whittled down, those with skill or luck going on until the …

Condolences to Hazel on the passing of Max Carter yesterday. Max became a club member in 2005 when he joined us from the Foxton Club, playing as a lead. He was a keen bowler until recent times when his health prevented him from being active on the green but he always took a keen interest in club affairs and joined …

Today at our club, ComfitPro Bowls and other bowling equipment was on show for any interested bowlers from around the Centre. I popped in for a short time to see what was available from the company. Australian sales manager Bernie Melville from Sydney, had set out in the clubrooms for display, the latest bowls available and as well, shoes, jackets, …

We farewelled our Life Member, Bea Walsh, today. There was a good turnout of members and our thanks to Brian Cooper for giving his eulogy on behalf of the club and also the pall bearers. Today also saw many of our women busy playing in the Clubs New Zealand North Island Women’s Outdoor Bowls Tournament being played in Wanganui. We look …

All bowlers are invited to a demonstration of the world’s most advanced bowls, the “Aero Bowl.” This will be held at our club this coming Wednesday, 7th November, by Australian Bernie Melville, Comfitpro’s sales manager.   He will be demonstrating the Aero Bowl and the companies bowling accessories from 11.00am through to 1.00pm in the afternoon. The Comfitpro visit will …

Yesterday was supposed to be another bright early summer’s day for bowls but instead, it was mostly gray instead. Disappointing that only 6 rinks were needed and that no teams from any other club thought it worthwhile joining us. Certainly they are missing playing on our green which is running so well. John Adams skipped the winning team with Joan …

It is with sadness that I received news today of the passing of Life Member, Bea Walsh.   Bea played her bowls with the Levin Women’s Club before she joined us in 1979 as a member of the Levin West Bowling Club, the female section of the Levin Bowling Club, which later became a full part of our club. For many …

Saturday saw three rounds played in the Handicap Singles to find the contestants for Sunday’s post section play. Eight players had made it through to start play at 9.00am but play was delayed until 10.00am because over night and morning light rain. Qualifiers were: Joan Hayward (2), Lodzia Wnek (2),Diana McGill (4), Bronwyn McMahon (3), Hazel Rose (0), Barbara Selley …