Clifton bowls action

By Casey O'Connor

Thursday evening bowls remain popular at the Clifton Bowls club and on the evening of St Patrick’s Day last Thursday there was quite a crowd on the green.

Holey Rollers had a 16-10 win over Indestructible 10. Daley Rural defeated Contractors 12-10. The Rock n Rollers had a 19-8 win over the Bowling Stones and Moonshiners 11defeated Untouchables 10. The winners of the winners were the Daley rural crew while the winners of the losers was the Indestructables.

Night Bowls continue this Thursday (24/3). It is 6.30pm for a 7pm start and free is available from 6. pm.

Last Saturday in the A Grade Singles competition R Glare defeated P Ryatt 25 – 17.

R Kehl had a comfortable 27-9 win over J Keleher. Glyn Knights defeated Ian Weier 25 – 20in their game. M Kindelan proved too strong for L Smith and came away with a 25 – 5 victory. N Postle was another who had a comfortable win defeating B Betts 25 – 9. In a much closer game, A Imhoff scored a 26-23 win over G Jago 26 – 23.

The draw for this Saturday’s (26/3) ‘A’ Grade competition which commences at 1pm looks like this:-

K Morris v A Imhoff (marker G Jago); N Postle v R Glare (marker P Ryatt); R Kehl v G Knights (marker J Keleher); M Kindelan v D Hoskins-Meech (marker L Smith).

Please contact the Games Director Ian Weier (0488 065 318) if you are unable to play.

Next Wednesday (30/3), the fifth Wednesday of the month – there will be a midweek fours comepitition played sponsored by the Birthday Boys.

A reminder that the club is open on Friday night for meals from 6pm. The bar will be open from 5pm onwards. For meal bookings phone Julie (0402 029 263). The Friday night Member’s Jackpot stands at $50.

Other dates for your diary include Saturday 2 April – Trophy Day sponsored by Gavin Lehr. Please submit names by 1.30 pm ready for to start at 2pm start. Bowls will be followed by a BBQ. It is casual dress, and everyone is welcome.

Friday 8 April – Next karaoke night.

Monday 11 April – Committee meeting at 7pm.

If you would like information regarding hiring the Clubhouse for a private function call Necia on 0438 973 707. The club Ladies are available to assist with catering if required.