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It certainly has been an enjoyable series of galas played during the winter. The original decision had been made to try the afternoon galas each Wednesday but it soon became evident that every second week would be more popular and this proved to be correct. Starting at Noon and playing three games of 8 ends each, was the final format …

It was a funny afternoon (really mean sunny) but either word will do – a typical afternoon rollup with triples and pairs being played. My opposing skip was Joe and we were having a good bowling competition and as well, a pleasant time for a chat. It was during one of our conversations that a shot arrived that nearly came …

TJ was back in the news last evening when a follow up took place on Campbell Live on TV3. It originally was hoped that that would happen, but was not thought to be too welcome by those concerned in England. That changed once they got together and we were able to see all the family on the same programme last …

It’s getting close to the summer bowling season and it was today that a fine top dressing of the cotula green was carried out. The weather didn’t look too promising, but this afternoon, though looking quite gray, it was decided to carry out the job. The club must thank those who were called on to give a hand with the …

Was his mother still alive and in England??  This was something that Tony Jones, our greenkeeper, has been wondering about for years after leaving her when he was a youngster during the war; living in homes, then to Australia and finally to NZ.  It is only recently that he got confirmation that she certainly was. After phone conversations, he is …

Our Sponsor’s Sign Conditions were again great for the second day’s play in the clubs BUPA Gala. As a  result of Day 1, Teams were put into Four Sections as follows, to play 3 round robin games, and prizes were to be presented to the Winners and Runners Up in each section. Section A: D Short, J Randle, J Mears, S Boxall …

Conditions were just great for Day 1 of the BUPA Gala held at the club today with sunshine most of the day. There was a full green to play 8 ends of triples and games got under way smartly at 9.30am. At the time of writing, I understand that there was only 1 team that went through with 4 wins. …

I wouldn’t have thought that play would have taken place in the fortnightly gala today after viewing the weather forecast last night, but though cool, the sun was out and play took place. North and south play today which did mean that at the clubroom end it was great being sheltered and in the sunshine. Not quite the same at the other …

(Remember, click the photo to enlarge.) Well it has been hard to believe! President Ken took the photo late in the afternoon yesterday which shows Stafford demonstrating how bowls can be played on an artificial green under any conditions. This morning the sun was out and it looked picturesque after all the snow that had fallen yesterday afternoon and over …

Quite a day. Many many years since we had snow in Levin. It certainly arrived today. Can’t imagine that tomorrow will be any better. Time will tell A view of Waiopehu and Twin Peak in the Tararuas