A BIG thank you to CEX Woolgoolga Bowling Club for hosting the Past Presidents bowls day and AGM with a morning of bowling followed by a delicious lunch before our AGM. Also thank you to the Woolgoolga bowlers who came along and joined in the games. The fun and laughter on the greens was accompanied by some pretty slick dance moves as we grooved to some great music during our games. Results were, Sue Cornish and Mick Hines defeated Karen Stirling and Tom Allen 22 to 12. Jen Gibbins and Mick Stewart defeated Chloe Zelvis and Ken Costelloe, 31 to 17. Wendy Bracher and Brian Hall defeated Meryl Brooks and Dayrell Porta 19 to 18. Margaret Daley and Col Milne defeated Rhonda Kesby and Max Lambert 16 to 12. Owen Kesby and Jason Brooks defeated Gary Punkin and Shane Dodd 18 to 16. Jeff Martin and Bob Skinner defeated Michelle Costelloe and Percy Devine 25 to 12. As happens in this sport that we love, some games were close and some not so close but there were no injuries and everyone finished with a smile and a handshake.

At the AGM, the same executives were all voted back into office to continue in their positions for another year, which promises to be a busy one. In 2024, April 10th to 16th is The Bowls Past Presidents National Friendship Carnival in Canberra with at least one team representing our local area. During this carnival, teams will play at several different venues with transport available to eliminate the stress of finding each nominated bowling green. All competing teams and friends are invited to attend a Welcome Dinner and at the end of the carnival there will be a Farewell Dinner and presentation. So many interesting people from all around Australia come to compete at this carnival and it is such a terrific catch up time with players previously met at the last National Carnival.

In September 2024, from 6th to 8th, Taree will host The Bowls State Friendship Carnival. This event promises to be a great chance to play against teams from all over our State, meeting new people and reuniting with past friends.

The next Past Presidents Bowls day will be 11th February, 2024 at Wooli Bowling Club and we welcome all bowlers to come along for a fun, relaxed game of bowls with lots of laughter on the green. We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a fantastic year of bowling in 2024.

By Rhonda KESBY