Women’s bowls
By LEA ORR
Feeling the Valentine’s love early this week as we came together to celebrate a special birthday.
Frances Charlton is one of our most treasured members and this week is 92 years young.
All the bowlers present greeted Frances warmly with our best rendition of “Happy Birthday”!
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This jolly good fellow proceeded inside to rehydrate as we completed our games.
The closest result of the morning saw Lynn and Jan just pip Chris Curteis and Robyn at the post, 15 – 14.
Joan, Ann S and Cherie racked up some early points to lead at the 10th end on Rink 4.
T’was anyone’s game until Lil, Marja and Fran scored a 5 on the final end to accept the applause, 18 – 12.
No diamonds (or luck) for Kay, Ann T and Brenda upon meeting Michelle, Merilyn and Lea on Rink 3, the latter team gifted the win, 15 - 12.
After this week’s welcome rain, Mark was kept busy mowing and rolling the greens all morning.
Thanks Ground Control.
Rink 5 failed to draw lucky 7 so our jackpot is now $90.
A sumptuous luncheon was enjoyed by the 26 ladies present, savoury, and sweets after, of course.
Frances told us a furphy – that she wasn’t much of a bowler – but just loved to come along to bowls for the company. So true, we ALL love the camaraderie of bowls.
We extended our best wishes to this popular sweetheart as she cut her cakes and sipped champagne.
Nice to catch up with Chris Cox too, with a lot on her plate of late.
We also farewelled a cherished member, Di Howell, moving to Queensland to be with family.
Di has always been quietly involved behind the scenes, ever-present when there’s work to be done, and we will miss you to pieces.
Our best wishes and thanks to you, Di.
Next week will see Round One of the Major Pairs, to be played on or before Feb 23:
Nat Hancock/L Byrne vs A Tracy/C Reed.
Naomi Hancock/T Allen vs A Smith/L Baker.
M Iffland/B Davies vs K Craft/M Rodgers.
Bye for all other teams: J McPhee, R Morgan, C Frame, E Miller, L Orr.
Next Tuesday, February 18 is our first Trading Table for the year. Gifts to the value of $15 please.
Also next week, find out about unification of bowls and all your questions answered, before voting for the changes.
To play bowls on Tuesday, February 18, call the club, 6862 1446, between 9am – 9.30, arrive by 9.45 and play at 10am.
