BULAHDELAH BOWLING CLUB bid farewell to two of our long serving bowlers Ken and Loretta Towers who are moving to Taree to enjoy a relaxed retirement.

Between them they have contributed over 120 years of service to this club and are both life members of their respective branches for a considerable period of time and have been passionate in advancing bowling in our town.

Loretta has been associated with the bowling club since she was sixteen and noted that, “I should have been 21 and now I’m 75.”

Ken joined when he was 21 and now is 79.

“We’ve been members for a long, long time,” they both admitted.

Ken and Loretta have played competition bowls for many years.

“I was part of the state team and we won the state flag in 1999,” Loretta said.

“I’ve had over 30 years as a director here and have represented the club on zone teams and have been a vice president and a state champion,” Ken said.

The highlight of their many years has been the people, friendships and the bowling fraternity both Ken and Loretta have made.

“Our most important point over time has been the support of the club and the members.

“It’s something we have considered important,” Ken said.

They both admitted that over time the biggest change to the club has been growth and its achievements in the bowling fraternity.

They have additionally been involved in many local community organisations.

“Whatever was needed we were there.

“We have many great memories over more than sixty years together in this community,” they said.

They are hoping in their ‘new’ retirement to enjoy life and make new friendships.

“We wish all of you at the club and the community all the best for the future and that you continue to prosper,” said Ken.

We wish them all the best.

By John SAHYOUN