Today saw the final day of this winter’s Triples Gala. The weather may not have been the best, but it was a typical example of how bowlers arrived ready for the 11.00am start. All well clad (though one player had decided that wearing shorts would be OK) and the first of the three games got started. Mostly our club …
Things That Catch Your Eye.
Today was the last of the 2x4x2 Galas for the winter period and was again enjoyed by all. Margaret had again ensured that the green would be full and also managed to see that the weather office supplied us with another fine day. (only one day during winter had to be cancelled.) Four games were played, two before and two …
Yes, It Really Happened
Yes, this was the first end for today’s gala and one can see a large array of bowls across the green. Nice that the sun was shining but this really wasn’t what I meant by the title of today’s post. The fact that our first game, which was a close loss, could well be taken as a surprise, but that …
Cotula Green Flooded
Overnight we had heavy rain and in the morning, there seemed to be no letup of the conditions. It was about lunch time when my wife asked the usual Saturday question, “You off to bowls this afternoon.” It seemed a silly question but when I finally looked outside after sitting behind the blinds in my office, I found out that …
One Team – Three Wins
Today’s 11am Gala was again with a full green. What was interesting was that after two rounds there were only two teams with two wins. The last round saw my players facing Joe Wnek, Jan Dawson and Martin Howse and it was the final end when Alan Shanks got us the draw. John Adams with Roy Dickson and Julie Stichbury …
Today’s Views
Tuesday afternoon Roll-up Teams were drawn inside by the match committee and necessary gear set up for play. An example of the variety of bowls players have now – a variety of makes, size and colour. The brothers – Neville and Trevor had been to Palmerston North to pick up some necessary gear for the club to use …
Today’s Gala.. and What Else??
Wednesday again, fine but cool, and then it was off into today’s gala. A full green and obvious enjoyment of the game could be seen and heard throughout the day. We see often the same players and teams and often another face or two appears; Bill, ex Waitarere Beach and then Central player and in contrast, a player from our …
Winter Fours Final
The forecast wasn’t too good but as it turned out, we had a sunny day but with a steady cool wind keeping us cool throughout the day. The semifinal started around 10.00am, the match being played between, Susan Boxall and her team – Hazel Rose, Ian Upston and Ian Wenham and Neville Turnbull and his players – Barry Cross, Diana …