The ladies were in action last Thursday at the Southern Cross Bowls Club playing a Singles comepitition. The two games were quite closely contested. In the end, it was Daphne Cross who scored a 25-21 win over Linda Hartley and Cita Weir defeated Chris Sawyer 26 – 23.
There was one social game played with visiting members of the West Toowong Club Bronny and Rick dropping by for a game. Rick partnered Val Gray while Bronny teamed up with Kev Mooney for a game of pairs. Rick and Val scoring a 25-17 win. The final of the Club men’s pairs was decided on Saturday. Al Thornton and Geoff Davis outscored Greg Johnson and Pat Gainey in a great game. The final score on the 24th end was 27 – 14.
In Social bowls on the same day Val Gray, Clark Davidson and Steve Tyter had a 17-10 win over Thea Francis, Cate Gardner and Dave Scotney.
Gary Penn, Barry Heffernan and Daphne Cross got up over Cita Weier, Rob Francis and Bill Lee winning 20 – 17.
The Ladies committee have a meeting scheduled for 10.30am today (Thursday 5/5).
This Saturday the club is hosting a special Mother’s Day Social Mixed Bowls afternoon which gets underway at 1pm. Everyone including beginners are welcome and in a nod to all the Mothers, I believe the boys will be busy in the kitchen.
Give Clark a call on 0427 673 277 to book your spot or for more information.
On Wednesday 11 May focus turns to the May Turkey Triples with play beginning at 10am.
May 15 is a date all bowlers in the district should have noted in their bowls diary.
It is the date of the Southern Cross Open Fours Carnival. Play will get underway from 9am.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, don’t go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
You can follow the club activities on Facebook or if you would like further information please call the Club Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158.
