BECAUSE of rain Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club social bowls was cancelled on Tuesday, but fortunately by 11am the weather conditions had improved and the Final of the Club Championship Major Pairs went ahead as scheduled.

Robyn Beaumont and Judy Mc Gavock had control over this contest from start to finish despite Lynda Richards and Bette Saillard’s best attempts.

It took 9 ends before Lynda and Bette scored a point, the score here 13 v 1, basically through most of the game the winning margin remained on 12 points until the 16th end then Robyn and Judy surged forward, winning on the 19th end 25 v 7.

Congratulations ladies, despite the difference in the score all bowled well.

Thursday 28 July: Social bowls played two games of fours and a game of three bowls Pairs all 12 ends.

Deb Gardner, Sue Morris, Maynie Roberts and Frances Boehn (visitor), came from behind scored 5 on the last end and won the game against Sheril Johnson, Jan Coomer, Loretta Baker and Dale Cameron 12 v 8.

A drawn game 13 all between Lyn Nightingale, Carol Hayden, Jill McBride and Dale Winter v Lynda Richards, Jean Glover, Deyonne Page and Karen McPhie.

A big win to Sheila Rattray and Jeanette Emmett defeating Judi Polak and Bev Dunn 17 v 6.

Robyn Beaumont who has joined forces with Bernie Carroll (Nelson Bay) to compete in the annual NDBA Mattara

Bowls Carnival, Restricted Pairs starting on Monday 1 August, Quarter Finals Tuesday 2 August and the Final Friday 5 August.

Out of a field of 64 teams there are only three women’s teams.

Good luck ladies.

Coming events: NDWBA Pennant season begins on Tuesday 9 August, TGWBC have a Grade 3 side and a Grade 4 side competing this year, during Pennants social bowls will still be played.

By Lynda RICHARDS