3rd MARCH, 2025

In Wednesday Social Bowls Dave Harvey and Steve McGregor claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Howard Burrows, Reggie Robb and Rod Quirk. Voucher winners were Bob Carr, Ian Hodgkinson, Dave Harvey, Steve McGregor and Dave Jones.

In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Brian Kirkwood, Ian Hodgkinson and Dean Gemmell with 2 wins and 17 ends. Runners Up were Andrew Richards, Howard Burrows and Gary Hamilton, while Denis Squires, Warren Barnes and Adele Pobje claimed the consolation. Steve McGregor is back! After winning the Wednesday raffle, the first 3 tickets pulled out on Friday belonged to “Raffles” McGregor. Thankfully, he threw two back to avoid a lynching. So, voucher winners were Steve McGregor, John Hilton, Anne Smith and Stewart Rogan.

In Round 5 Open Pennants, Grade 6 had a good win against Wauchope, taking out the Master Board 59-51, and winning 2 rinks. The score was close across all three rinks, with Kew holding strong to claim victory. Grade 7 had a loss against Wauchope, losing the Master Board by 61-37. Grade 4 had a bye, putting their feet up for the round.

Next week, Round 6 Open Pennants games are played on Saturday commencing at 1pm (arrive at 12:00pm). Grade 4 play Lake Cathie at Lake Cathie, Grade 6 play Port City at Kew, and Grade 7 play Port City at Port City.

The Mixed Pairs Semi Finals saw some fantastic bowls with Carol and Sparra Cheers winning against Kim and Chicka Thompson 24-12. In the other semi final Jenny and Stewart Wellard played brilliantly to win against Wendy and Barrie Isaac by a narrow margin of 18-15. The Final between the Cheers and the Wellards will be played on 16 March 2025.

In Monday Monthly Pairs Frank Raczka and Chicka Thompson took out 1st Prize, with 2 wins and 25 ends. Suzi Gaskill and Jim Gaskill came second with 2 wins and 25 ends, while Nola Hall and Roger Hall came third with 2 wins and 24 ends. Round winners were Warren Barnes/Neil Dark, Wendy Isaac/Barrie Isaac, Gwen Saunders/Sandra Gill. Voucher winners were Viv Gunter, Peter Laing, Denis Squires, Suzi Gaskill, Chicka Thompson, Frank Raczka, Robbie Edwards, Neil Dark and Brett Irwin

Entries for the Mens Handicapped Pairs are now open, with nominations closing on 14 March 2025. Higher Grade players will be matched with lower grade players by random draw to form teams.
Round 1 will be played on 23 March 2025, Round 2 on 30 March 2025, Round 3 on 5th April 2025 and Round 4 on 6 April 2025. The Entry Form is on the Notice Board in our Club House.

Our Travelling Bowlers host Tuncurry Sports on Sunday, with play commencing at 9:00 am, and morning tea being served at 8:30 am. Please bring a small plate.

Mark Hammond joins our Committee as Treasurer after Tony Austin resigned due to health reasons. Welcome back Mark, who served as Treasurer from 2007 to 2017, and now returns to fill the vacancy. A big thank you to Tony for all your efforts as Treasurer from 2018 to current.

Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress), with Pennants being played on Saturday and Travelling Bowlers playing Tuncurry Sports (at Kew) on Sunday.

By Andrew RICHARDS