LAST Thursday was Ladies Day for the week of anniversary events.

The day was sponsored by NHBC and Valley Blue Fashions.

We had a great number of ladies turn up for the triples competition.

Winners on the day were Kim Porter, Sandra Seckold and Pat Fletcher; runners up were Elaine Fleming, Karen Liddel and Gloria Richardson.

Third place went to a very excited team of Kerrie Dale, Michelle Fredericks and Joan Haigh.

Many of our women also played in the mixed pairs and open triples events through the week, with Janice Cedelland and Deb Mann joining Doug to get third in the triples.

Margaret Flagg and Bev Jones joined Bill Coughlan and Wayne Bennet as lucky winners on the Sunday.

A huge number of local families enjoyed the entertainment and club facilities on Saturday, and we hope those who came to the club for the first time will be regular visitors and let the family enjoy what our club has to offer.

Saturday night also saw a special event for two of our wonderful members.

Janice & Doug Cedelland were married 48 years ago and held their wedding reception at the Bowlo.

Family and friends joined together to see them renew their wedding vows and there were tears and laughs allround.

Our last event of anniversary week was the Presidents’ Fours – a wonderful day celebrating the history of our club. Current and past members, bowlers, Presidents and Board members enjoyed bowling, a sensational smorgasbord by Rita’s Bistro and a cake from Elk on 38.

Awards were given out to recognise and thank numerous members – past and present – for over 20 years of service to the game of bowls and our club and a huge amount of work done voluntarily.

By Nerida BLACKFORD