7 DECEMBER

IN the penultimate Nominated Triples competition for the year, 50 bowlers turned out to play on a mild summer’s day.

It was the last chance to play on the grass green until next year as the greenkeepers will be carrying out renovations to the surface.

The morning game was won by Wayne Duggan, Graham Reynolds, and Mark Nightingale.

The result was determined by the lowest winning margin, and in this case, it was just 1.

The afternoon game was decided by the lowest winning score and with a winning score of just 11, Brian Newberry, Mike Delacca, and Alan Greenhalgh were the winners.

The overall winners on the day were Hylton Newman and Rick Islaub with a score of 33.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Vic Garlick. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support.

10 December

In conjunction with the Women’s Bowling Club, the Men’s Club celebrated “Dolphin Day” today.

It is a day when the Clubs pause for a moment of quiet reflection to remember bowling friends and colleagues that have now passed.

Club President Noel Jackson led the minutes silence with the gathering of some 80 or so players at the flagpole.

The day was also seen as a celebration of the achievements of both Clubs during the year especially the historic Men’s Divisions 3 and 4 Newcastle District Zone 2 Pennant wins and the outstanding success of the Division 4 side who achieved the runners-up Pennant at State level.

The three Pennant flags were then raised for the first time at our home green, Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club.

The day was topped off with a few ends of bowls followed by a barbecue lunch

11 December

It has been noticeable that following the success this year of the Pennant sides, there has been a marked increase in the number of players taking up Sunday bowls.

Last week all rinks were full and this week, there was another stunning turnout.

Sunday bowls has now finished for the Christmas break and will return on 15 January next year.

In other news.

Wednesday, 14 December, will be the last day of organised bowls for the year.

For the last game and until early in the New Year, players will be limited to 56 because only one green is available.

Fours matches will be the order of the day.

By John SLATER