By Casey O'Connor
Turkey Triples proved popular at the Southern Cross Bowls Club last week and with great weather for the first time in a while conditions for bowling were ideal.
Some teams were quickly out of the box however many were unable to keep up the pace after the lunch break. The Eastern Taipans led by Peter Collis was one of the teams that struck early but ran out of venom in the second game and slithered home empty handed.
The Southern Cross team of Daphne Cross, Cheryl Wickham and Dave Scotney had plenty of bite in both games and were the day’s winners.
Finishing in the runners up stall were Barry Ziebell, Les Clark and Kim Hankinson.
Kev Mooney, Gordon Assay and Linda Hartley did not leave empty handed either,
taking home meal vouchers generously donated by the Criterion Hotel.
Raffle prize winners were Matt Shepherd, Barry Frame, Grumpy and Marion Skaines.
the club and players extend their thanks to the volunteers for their preparation and work on the day which went to making this a successful event.
A group of players from Clifton joined the crew from the Cross on the green last Saturday. 30 players had a fun afternoon with many winning drinks for touching the jack.
It was not all fun and frivolity there were winners, (Marion Skaines, Val Gray and Brian Bourke) and runner’s-up (Rob Francis, Barb Cross and Clark Davidson) and many who did not figure in this group went home with chocolates or scratchies after winning a prize in the raffles.
Draw for the Men’s B Grade Singles took place. All nominations are required to play this Saturday at 1pm.
The fun continues today (Thurs 17th) with an afternoon of Social Bowls starting at 1pm. Give organiser, Val Gray a call on 0409 611 930 to book your spot or be at the club by 12.30pm.
It is going to be a busy week at the club.
A reminder that this Friday the club is holding a working bee. It is an early start 7am.
At 4pm there will be Men’s and Management Committee Meetings.
Saturday 19 Feb – Men’s B Grade Singles starting at 1pm. Spectators are welcome.
Sunday 20 Feb – Men’s B Grade Singles continue; Social Mixed Bowls beginning at 1pm.
Thurs 24 Feb Social Mixed Bowls 1pm. All welcome.
A reminder that while visitors and visiting bowlers are most welcome at the Southern Cross club everyone including members are required to show proof of double vaccination.
For social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick .
Follow the club on their Facebook page or contact the Secretary, Cheryl (0407 641 158) for further information.
