By LEA ORR

Parkes B&SC Women’s Bowls

Our second shot at social bowls for 2025, the call went out, and we rallied 3 more supporters than week one!

The big wigs of ground control had the top arena manicured – perfect! Thanks to executive manager Buddy!

Our own president, standing proud on both feet at last, addressed her supporters and stated the agenda for today - two games of triples plus a consolation game of scroungers! What a capital idea!

Donned in our regulation uniforms, we took up our allotted positions in the arena.

Merilyn, Gwenda and Betsy headed over to the security of arena 13 to roll a few down and release some energy! No score recorded, possibly hidden in a box in the ladies’ bathroom!

On arena 11, six celebrities, Annie, Carol and Lorraine, in opposition to Lil, Michelle and Marja, engaged in a mad campaign to gain the majority of points. Tapes were used and measures were taken and debated as each gain was precious.

At the final end, the scores were locked up, 13–all, and they signed off with a draw!

Lynn, Fran and Cherie had Irene, Lea and Maureen in their sights on arena 10.

Team Maureen quashed most of the fake moves by their opposition and came up trumps on the scoreboard, 23–13.

Congress voted a bronzed Irene “Most Valuable Player” with her consistent lead bowls!

Marja, Rhona and Fran rapidly stashed the funds they won in the 100’s club.

Gwenda failed in her attempt to blitz the jackpot, which rises to $70.

The Parliament Of Women Enjoying Raucous Rapport, aka “P.O.W.E.R” , gathered apres-bowls and larked the afternoon away!

Nominations for Club Major Pairs open next week. Find your partner!

Australia Day bowls day will be held next Sunday, January 26. Teams of three, mixed, lunch included. Names on board.

To play social bowls next Tuesday, January 28 call the club 6862 1446, between 9–9.30, with play at 10am. A hot one is forecast, so hydrate well!