By Paul Lewin
Twenty players rolled out on Wednesday, November 20 for social bowls.
Winners were Mike Valentine and Andrew Trotman winning 19+22.
Runners-up were Kev Hynds and Dave Littlewood winning 15+3.
Marble 7 came out and the Margins were 1, 1, 3, 3 and 22. The jackpot last week was $516.
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Eighteen players enjoyed the Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs on Thursday, November 21. Winners were High Rollers, Rhinos and Low Rollers. Leaving the High Rollers 5 points clear on the ladder ahead of the Rhinos.
Sixteen players enjoyed social bowls on Saturday, November 23. Winners were Dave Johnson, Junior Thorne and Dave Littlewood winning 14+11. Runners-up were Zac Weekes, Alan Curteis and Alan Affleck winning 13+7.
Thirteen players braved the cooler conditions for social bowls on Wednesday, November 27. Winners were Rob Hill and Gene Rapp winning 16+19. Runners-up were Jake Brown and Ash Kirwan winning 16+11.
Marble 7 came out again and the Margins were 11, 12 and 19. The jackpot this week is $529.
The Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs was washed out on Thursday, November 28.
Alan Affleck’s St. Andrew’s Bowls Day was also unfortunately washed out on Saturday, November 30. We thank Alan for his ongoing support and we look forward to next year.
Club Championships
In the Minor Singles Greg Howlett played Graham Thomson. It was touch and go early and Graham lead 9-8 after 12 ends before going on with it to win 25-12.
In more Minor Singles action Mike Valentine played Joey Van Opynen.
Joey led early and gradually crept out to win the game 25-14.
In the Major Pairs Geoff Leonard and Mike Phillips took on Brenden Weekes and Joey Van Opynen.
Geoff and Mike led 5-2 after 4 ends.
Brenden and Joey hit their straps and took off leading 21-8 after 13 ends and went on to win 23-12.
In the Minor Pairs George Greenhalgh and Brian Smith played Terry Clothier and Wally Grant.
It was 5 all after 8 ends. George and Brian kicked out to a 17-7 lead after 16 ends and went on to win 27-9.
In the Club Triples we saw Junior Thorne, Ray Griffith and Paul Lewin play Mark Frances, Steve Clegg and Pig Phillips.
Team Phillips led 9-3, then 12-7, before Team Lewin fired back to win the game 23-16.
In the Club Fours. Jake Brown, Marty Fitzpatrick, Ray Griffith and Tony Bright played Steve Clegg, Mike Phillips, Mark Frances and Pig Phillips.
Team Bright led 13-2 before dropping a 7 but pulled it together to win 27-11.
Mid West Region Championships
We hosted the State Women’s section of the Mid West Region Singles this weekend and we have players represent the club all over the Region. We wish them all the very best.
We had our AGM on Saturday, November 30 with the following people taking up positions on the Board of Directors for 24/25.
President. Tony Bright
Vice President. Greg Howlett
Secretary. Susan Hocking
Bowls Secretary. Paul Lewin
Ass Bowls Sec. Greg Howlett
Club Committee Members. Mick Furney, Alan Curteis, Terry Clothier and Dave Ford.
Match Committee Members. Phil Barnard, Joey Van Opynen, Michael Hackett, Dave Littlewood and Dave Ford.
Congratulations to the incoming Board and we wish you all the best.
We would also like to express our sincere thank you to the outgoing committee for their tireless efforts and outstanding dedication.
This week we have the Parkes Services Club’s Power Play Pairs on Thursday, December 5 at 6pm and social bowls on Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th December 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 generally 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.
In the club on Friday, December 6 we have happy hour 5-7pm, Christmas ham raffles, meat tray raffles, badge draw ($150), joker draw ($2550) and the bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!
