On Sunday, the last of this winter’s galas was held, a 2x4x2 event, with a full green of 16 teams taking part. Also good to see players from 4 other clubs taking part. The weather joined in with a fine day, cool at times, but the sun kept its eye on all the players. Results: 1st. Arnie Jansson, Omeka Feaunati …
Wednesday’s Triples Galas End
Yesterday was the last of the Wednesday Winter Galas, ending in very good weather and with all rinks full. The photo was taken later in the day; note the lengthy shadows and the clear blue sky. During the winter months, the weather was quite mixed and I couldn’t help but notice how well wrapped-up the players were on some of …
The Winter Teams
Not my idea to play bowls this afternoon. Windy and very cold. But out they came after the draw, 6 teams ready for the roll-up. The skips were ready to receive the first end but agreed to pose for the occasion….in their winter uniform perhaps.
The Sun Shone Brightly
I came town to see some of the play this afternoon and the sun was still out but the cold ‘breeze’ was certainly present. There was another good turnout for the 3 games gala which started at 11.00am, and as Margaret says, ” You could still hear laughter to know that everyone was enjoying themselves.” So to the winners: …
Invitational Classic Triples
Last weekend saw the Invitational Classic Triples played at the club, a new tournament that was sponsored by Levin Cobb & Co. It was an interesting event where sixteen pairs that came from a range of clubs, took part. In addition, each pair also had a member from our cub to join them. We saw some excellent bowls played by …
Farewell Dick
It is with sadness that I have to let you know of the passing on Saturday of Dick Denton, a past member of our club. His father before him had been voted in as President back in 1936 and would have let his son know that he, at some time, should play the game too. This finally happened in 1989 …
A Brief Report
Another winter weekly gala with a variety of bowlers playing in the usual variety of winds and temperatures. All still get on the green and play their three games with this weeks results as follows: 1st Fred Adams, Omeka Feaunati, Diana McGill – 3 wins, 18 ends, 26 points 2nd Hazel Rose, Joan Hayward, Les Galloway – 3 wins, 17 …