Saturday, cold with the Tararuas covered in snow. Who would have believed that today the sun would be out and play would take place in the Gala. I’ve heard that there was another very good turnout showing that bowlers are keen on playing throughout the year, even in winter … if the sun shines. Today’s Results: 1st Margaret Griffin and …
AGM
Though the weather wasn’t encouraging, we had a good turnout for the 106th AGM of the club. The usual procedures were followed and discussions about various club activities were freely discussed. President Hazel gave a full report on a successful year both on and off the greens and Treasurer Paul informed us of a good financial situation. He was thanked …
Life Member, Bob Skilton, Has Passed Away
Our club flag flew at half mast today to acknowledge the passing of Life Member,Bob Skilton. It was in 1973 when Bob joined the club and except for a short time away playing at the Waitarere Beach Bowling Club, he took at active part both on and off the greens at Levin A skilled bowler, Bob won many club titles …
A Full Green Today
Click the photo for viewing. It seems that on every rink, the state of the head is being scrutinized by at least one team member; Ian seems to be deciding whether his blue bowl is holding shot. We managed to play the three games without receiving a downpour from the threatening dark clouds that seemed to approach us at various time …
Mixed Fours Championship – Day 1
Very cold 9.00am start and a little improvement during the day. Three rounds of 12 ends each today to qualify for tomorrows post-section play (weather permitting.) Qualifiers and draw for tomorrows 9.00am start: B Coe v N Turnbull, S Boxall v A Spicer Byes go to G Wylie and M Griffin Details to come after the weekend’s play. Photos taken can …
A Bit Different Day
Wednesday morning started off with a light frost and early mist over the town but it didn’t take long to work out that we would be having a good 3 Games Gala at the club. Equally it didn’t take too long to make a quick change of outer clothing because the jersey I planned to wear would have been far too …
Winter Play Continues
Another late morning Wednesday Gala got started today with all bowlers well wrapped up to meet the cool and slightly damp conditions. I sometimes wonder what people think of us out on the green playing bowls on such a day, all well wrapped up against the weather. It must show them how keen and enthusiastic we are towards the game! Twelve …
Queen’s Birthday Pairs
A full green of Mixed Pairs competition was played over two days and though not the best weather for such an event, we saw some top bowlers in action. Saturday saw the teams drawn to play in four sets and the results at the end of the day’s play were used to put all players into their overall placement position. …