By Casey O'Connor
With the Apple and Grape Festival now just a memory, the members of the Stanthorpe Bowls Club are back on track and busy preparing the club’s “Fours” Carnival in April.
In the meantime, while the rain has subsided (at least for the time being ) and the weather cooler but not yet too cool, social bowls at the club continues to be well supported.
Wednesday (9/3) Robin Rose Greg Hammond and David Rose played an exciting draw in their game against Robyn Smith Barry Murphy and Brian Brown. At the end of the game, it was 13-all. On another rink, Ray Rankin and Alex Mattiazzi proved too strong for opponents Margaret Harvey and Peter Smith. The final score a comfortable 28-12. Meanwhile Polly Lay and Gary Trevana also had a solid win in their game against Helen Jones and Mark Wicks. The score 30-12.
Another heat of the Men’s B Grade Singles championship was decided midweek. Bruno Stefanon progresses to the next round after defeating Rocky Thompson 25-17.
The marker for the game was Greg Hammond.
On Saturday bowlers were treated to a trial run from the kitchen crew in preparation for the upcoming carnival.
Rocky Thompson, Greg Hammond and Jack Bell outscored Tom Hodgson, Ernie Jones and David Rose 18-13.
The combination of Polly Lay and Gary Trevana again proved a force defeating for Robyn Smith and Mark Wicks 21-15. In the second of the pairs games Ray Rankin and Brian Brown outplayed Dot Rankin and Peter Smith. The final score 25-16.
The club wishes to acknowledge and thank Julieann and Alfina of Lifestyle Footwear for their continued support of the club. .
The club AGM was held recently. Congratulations to President David Rose, Jack Bell (Secretary), and Robyn Rose (Treasurer) who were re-election to their positions.
During the AGM, the commitment and dedication of all the volunteers at the club was recognised.
