MONDAY 24th July: Lemon Tree Passage Fours Invitation Day, 2 teams from TGWBC travelled across the Bay, (of course by road) to compete in this event, unfortunately the rain won the day, no bowls played.

Tuesday 25th July: TGWBC 68th Annual General Meeting, a good turn up of members attended this meeting, no change to the executive committee. Club President Robyn Webster, Vice President Bette Saillard, Secretary Chrissy Buddle and Treasurer Lynda Richards. Match, Selection and Social Committee positions have also been filled, good to see new members putting up their hand to fill these spots. Our Club can only keep existing with support from all members on all levels. Big announcements on the day Lyn Humphries was appointed Club Patron, Lyn was TGWBC President from 2002 – 2005, Lyn bowled in the Grade 4 Pennant side that won a flag in the NDWBA 2005 not to mention her personal achievements as a bowler. Dorothy Thompson was granted Life Membership. What can I say about Dorothy, a Legend? Dorothy transferred to TGWBC in 1987, 36 years ago she had represented New Zealand in lawn bowls prior to settling here. The list is too long to submit here her achievements bowling for our Club, then her commitment on the various committees and finally her support, training and encouragement for new bowlers. Dorothy you are in many ways our “youngest and oldest bowler”. No formal bowls played, just a roll up.

Thursday 27th July: A good turn up of bowlers format for play 4 games of Triples. Deb Gardner, Dorothy Thompson and Jeanette Emmett took the lead on the 5th end (5 v 4), against Vicki McMillan, Jean Glover and Bev Harrington winning this contest 14 v 7. Maryanne Cuss, Bette Saillard and Lynne Green were in front till the 6th end then it became 6 all. From then on Maureen Campbell, Ingrid Luck and Kayelene Pearson powered claiming victory by 7 shots 14 v 7. Great to see past member Kayelene Pearson “visiting”, hopefully she might decide to return here from WA, Kayelene was a great asset to our Club during her membership here. A close game for Lyn Nightingale, Christine Fossey and Deyonne Page v Jane Uff, Judi Polak and Sandra Leisemann 6 all on the 8th end. By the 11th end Deyonne’s team had a 2 shot lead then Sandra’s ladies took control scoring 6 points over the next 2 ends, winners 12 v 8. A close contest between Wilma Drake, Bev Dunn and Dale Winter 13 v Jan Coomer, Chrissy Buddle and Dot Dallas 11.

Coming events: Tuesday 1st August Round 1 Club Minor Singles

By Lynda RICHARDS