Parkes B&SC Women’s Bowls

By Lea Orr

A touch of “naughty and nice” for our final social bowls day of the year!

Every week, rain, hail or shine, the nice guys of ground control are out there toiling to produce the best bowling green surface for our use!

Ye Merry Gentlemen deserve the best Christmas ever! Thank you doesn’t seem enough!

Fifteen of us woke up in time to play a social game before our Christmas feast!

Fran/Anne T/Elaine met Michelle/Cherie V/Robyn on rink 18 and it was a cracker of a game!

There were only “ones” scored at every end, the final result 8 – 6 to Rob’s team. This group went on to win the lucky jackpot of $120! A bit of magic there!

A game of tit for tat on rink 19 – Lorraine/Sue W/Carol opened with a challenging 6 on the 3rd end.

This was answered with a 4, followed by another 4, on the card by Lynn/Jo/Sue S.

It was obvious they were all playing for the glory! Sue Smith’s team ended joyful and triumphant, 20–15.

Hugs all around at the end of a competitive Scroungers game on rink 17.

Marja opened strongly, Lea took some time to get into the rhythm as did Maureen.

The competitive side of Lea and Maureen became evident at about end 7, Marja quaking at the sight of her bowls being used for wicking practice time and again! Maureen top scored, even after the score sheet was checked twice!

“Hark! The lady bowlers sang” as we spied the delicious spread of Christmas fare awaiting us!

President Liz checked her list and thanked all members for on-going help, support and donations to make today so magical. Special thanks to Rhona as organiser of this Christmas extravaganza!

Chairman Wilbur sent a message of thanks and well-wishes as well.

Once the Grinch was ousted from the raffle machine, lucky winners were Lynn, Anne T, Fran and barman Mick! We kept Mick on the hop, so good to see him a winner!

The party continued on through the afternoon interspersed by games – giant Jenga, Christmas trivia and pass the parcel!

The gents in the bar thought we gals had “gone astray”, but truthfully, they adored our “carol-singing” and merry-making!

As we take a summer break, Liz has scheduled “planning sessions” each Tuesday at 1pm. Meet at the bowlo to keep “in the know”! Social bowls resume on Tuesday, January 14, after Elvis.

“We wish you a Merry Christmas (repeat twice!), and a Happy New Year”!!