Parkes Bowling and Sports Club News
By Col Miller
Well, what a weekend of bowls, the Prestige Triples were held with 20 teams taking to the greens.
The weekend was proudly sponsored by DKW Road Pilots and the Parkes Services Club and a big thank you to these sponsors.
On Saturday three games were played in very warm conditions and at the end of each game the leader board changed making a great day of competition. Sunday started with strong, gusty winds and threating clouds making bowling conditions very taxing and it was going to be the teams that handled the conditions better that would come out on top.
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The team of Tony Bright, Ray Griffith and Junior Thorne were winners for the weekend with five wins, margin of 62.
Second was Gary McPhee, Steve Turner and Mark Glasheen with five wins, margin of 27.
Third was Matt Parker, Warwick Parker and Andrew Trottman with four wins, margin of 35.
Fourth was Nathan Reynolds, Dave Reilly and Daryl McKellar four wins, margin of 35. We must thank the organising committee, greenkeepers and volunteers without these people the weekend would not have run as smoothly as it did.
On the Sunday Dave Reilly and Brett Frame played in the Mid-West Sectional Finals at the Railway club against Wallerawang but was beaten in the trying windy conditions, well done to get this far.
On Thursday we had a small group play social bowls.
Rink 16 Ray Jones, Bob Freeman and Ian Simpson has a solid win over Bernie Mitchell, Al Affleck and John Ward 33 to 14.
Rink 18 Geoff Smith, John Corcoran and Graham Davis came home against Col Hayward, John Wright and Col Mudie 21 to 19.
Rink 19 Steve Ryan and Warren Bevan had a win over Mike Valentine and Tony Riordan 18 to 14.
The Eddie McPhee day is on this Sunday 24 with a full two greens of teams, it should be a great day to remember a great man.
On Friday night the club badge draw is $2400, and you must be in the club to win. The lucky rink starts at $150 this week.
The Christmas raffle is also underway so get your lucky tickets.
Parkes B & S C Women’s Bowls
By Lea Orr
News around the Club is that Liz is feeling well-heeled, and Mark, one of our Ground Control gurus, is not! Tony, Baldy and Buddy are keeping it rolling however – sorry, bad pun!
The girls wish you well - and we’re pleased to see some of our recent patients returning to the greens.
Biggest news – Team Frame, Marja I, Brenda D & Cherie are off to State playoffs! Congrats on winning the Mid-West Region Senior Triples at the weekend! Marja ably subbed for Liz who will be back on board by March.
The first round of the Minor Pairs today was a nail-biter of a match. Janice MacMahon and Lynn Ryan built a good lead, but Lil Thompson and Annie Smith found their range and gradually drew closer.
At the penultimate end, they scored a 3 to pass their opponents, then added another nail on the final end to take this one, 15 – 13.
Congrats to the newcomers, Lil and Annie. What a positive experience!
Good luck to Carol R and Ann T and Nat and Naomi, playing their match at the weekend.
Next week, Round Two: Kay C/Fran D versus Lil T/Ann S. Uniforms please, ladies!
In social games, Gwenda/Valmai/Carol won all but five of the ends when they met Narelle/Joan/Kay. Lucky winners, Team Reed, 20 – 7.
Robyn Morgan played her socks off after a lengthy break from the greens! In a game of scroungers, she was able to score 50 points, the scores of Lorraine and Lea added together! Enough said!
Rob continued her winning form in the 100’s club, along with regular lucksters, Gwenda, Mez, Maureen S, Rhona and Nell.
Don’t forget – next week, Tuesday, November 26, is Christmas theme Trading Table! Bring a gift to the value of $10 (or thereabouts)! Wear Christmas mufti (if you’re not playing a match!) Everyone welcome to join in!
Our Christmas Party shared lunch is on December 10. Non-players please join us!
To play social bowls next Tuesday, November 26 (Trading Table day), call the club, 68621446, between 9 – 9.30, with play to begin at 10 am.
Railway Bowling Club
By Paul Lewin
Hello Bowlers
A nice 24 players enjoyed Social Bowls on Wednesday, November 13.
Winners were Mike Valentine, Rob Hill and Myra Townsend winning 15+11. Runners Up were Dave Johnson, John Corcoran and Kev Hynds winning 13+9. Third place went to Alan Curteis, Wally Grant and Danielle Thompson winning 13+6. Marble 18 came out and the Margins were 6, 6, 9 & 11. The Jackpot this week is $496.00.
Social Bowls on Saturday, November 16 saw only 8 players.
Winners were Dave Speakman and Geoff Leonard winning 15+12. Runners Up were Gene Rapp and Neil Stronach winning 13+10.
Power Play Pairs
The always enjoyable Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs our Thursday evening Barefoot Twilight Bowls Comp was on Thursday, November 14.
On top we have the High Rollers Benny Mac, Juicy Daley and Dave Littlewood. It’s not too late to join in, we will be playing again Thursday at 6pm.
Club Championships
In the Minor Pairs Bill Dodd and Greg Howlett played Marianne and Warren Watson. Bill and Greg led 5-3 after 5 ends and 8-6 after 8 ends. Marianne and Warren got back to 9 all after 11 ends and took the lead 14-9 after 13 ends. Marianne and Warren led 20-12 after 16 ends before Billy and Greg lifted to get back to 23 all after 21 ends. Bill and Greg stayed strong winning the extra end and the game 24-23.
In the Club Triples we had Clive Stibbard, Stevie Torrens and Paul Townsend play Phil Barnard, Jim Daley and Ben McNaughton. Team B Mac led 9-1 after 7 ends. Team Townsend led 10-9 after 12 ends. 10 all after 13 ends, 14 all after 19 ends and 16 all after 22 ends. 17 all after 24 ends and team B Mac picked up a single to win 18-17 in a tight close game.
Mid West Region Finals
The Mid West Region Triples and Pairs were played on the weekend with only the one team coming from our club. Ben McNaughton, Jim Daley and Phil Barnard who unfortunately lost to a strong Dubbo City side. We congratulate them on getting this far.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, November 20 at 1pm. The Parkes Services Club’s Power Play Pairs on Thursday, November 21 at 6pm and Social Bowls on Saturday, November 23 at 1pm.
As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.
For those interested in having a roll at bowls, please note the following. Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game.
If it’s your first time this is where you start. Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.
Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious. Players general use this time as practice. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.
We have our Thursday Evening Barefoot Twilight Bowls going now, that is a great way to start and learn the game. Please feel free to call in to the club at anytime to have a chat.
Punters Club
The Quickshine Punters Club has finished for 2024. Keep an eye out for the new comp coming up soon.
AGM
Notice has been given for the AGM on Saturday, November 30 at 10am. Nomination sheets are on the board in the club for those interested. Nominations close Sunday, November 25 at 5pm.
In the Club on Friday, November 22 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($50.00), Joker Draw ($2,450.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!
