By Casey O'Connor
After the hi jinks last week celebrating St Paddy’s day things were a little more subdued at the Southern Cross Bowls Club last weekend. There was however 14 players ready for to have some fun chasing the kitty. (I am reliably informed that No animals were harmed, and No bowlers went thirsty).
Corey Hodson was back on the green full of energy. When he wasn’t bowling he was exercising – to and from the refreshments (Bourke and Wills died of thirst you know).
Paul Eldridge joined in for the first time preferring some bowls with a bit of draw. He was quick to pick up the picking up the bowling jargon and now says he likes to take a bit of grass. Like Arnie, he also said…I’ll be baark!
Paul, Rob Francis and Marion Skaines struggled in the first game, and we’re beaten 24-16 by the team of Cocky, Corey and Thea Francis.
Penny and Clark Davidson got a narrow 20-17 win over Allan Davidson and Dave Scotney.
Cita Weier and Kev Mooney (learning to play with his new bowling arm) were no match for Cate Gardner and Geoff Davis losing 35 to 16.
12 players backed up for another session before dark. Cocky, Rob and Marion showed everybody how to score big in their game. Rob Francis in particular, obviously got the courage to just go for it and bowled too just perfection. Well done. Just goes to show that not just the Rabbits are slow starters.
This afternoon, (24/3) Social Mixed Bowls start at 4pm. You can book in by calling Val Gray on 0409 611 930.
There will also be social mixed bowls this evening at 6pm. You can contact Clark on 0427 673 277 if you wish to play or simply be at the club by 5.30 for a game. Beginners are very welcome. welcome.
Normal social mixed bowls continue this Saturday (26/3) with at 1pm start time Everyone is welcome. Please contact Clark 0427 673 277.
Thursday March 31 is the Ladies P and M Gala Day at the Cross. Morning tea is at 9. On Saturday 9/4 the Southern Cross Bowls club is holding a Flood Appeal Charity Bowls Day 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome especially barefoot bowlers.
Bring the family the family along. $20 entry fee. Anyone under 15 accompanied by an adult is free. There will be a sausage sizzle monster raffle and plenty of fun to be had. Call Cheryl 0407 641 158 to book.
Nominations are now being taken for the Club Men’s Pairs and club members are invited to submit their team nomination. The Pair’s will be played to be played on April 23 and 24. Please contact Clark 0427 673 277.
The Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc., located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick is just the place for barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar. For further information contact the Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158.
