Tuesday 27 September: The format for bowls was triples.

The winners, on the day, with the lowest margin were Kerry Faber, Karen McPhie and Deyonne Page. Before start of play everyone joined in to wish Pam Gilchrist a happy birthday.
Thursday 29th September: Due to adverse weather conditions there was no bowls played.

Tuesday 4th October: In very windy weather conditions the first round of the club’s Minor Singles was held. The winners of this round were Loretta Baker, Sheril Johnson and Karen Mcphie. Congratulations ladies. Social bowls winners with the highest margin were Jean Glover, Carol Hayden, Bev Stephens and Kayelene Pearson.

Thursday 6th October: Round two of the Minor Singles was played in slightly improved weather conditions but wind gusts did prove a challenge at times. The winners were Bev Rhodes, Carol Hayden, Sheril Johnson and Karen Mcphie. Great bowling ladies and good luck for the semi finals on Tuesday. Thank to all the ladies who were markers and the umpires for this competition, your help is much appreciated. There was no social bowls played. A big welcome to our newest member Kayelene Pearson who has transferred from Tuggerah Bowling Club. Best wishes for your birthday Jill McBride.

Congratulations to Vicki Rankin for her great effort, representing our club at the Annis Young Versatility Competition played on 27th-28th September. In the semi finals Vicki was in a losing position but she fought back scoring 10 points on each of the last two ends. The finals proved an equally tough game with a draw, Vicki being defeated on a tiebreaker. Well done Vicki, a great achievement.

Friday 7th October: Oncology Day, Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club annual event to raise money for the Mater Calvary Newcastle Hospital.

A great day was had by all who attended. Bowls, lunch, a tombola and an auction. This day is only possible due to the generosity of our local businesses and clubs who donated products and gift vouchers for the tombola, a heartfelt thank you to them. Also a big thank you to those members of the Women’s Bowling Club who donated gifts and to the ladies of the Executive Committee, Social Committee and all who helped out to make this day a success. Club President Robyn Webster presented a cheque for $6000 to Mater Calvary Newcastle Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. What a great community we live in.

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowls
By Lynda RICHARDS