HOT AND WINDY CONDITIONS
Mid-week bowlers at the Stanthorpe Bowls Club faced hot and windy conditions on the green last Wednesday (18/1) however three games o Social bowls were played.
Greg Hammond and Brian Brown defeated Polly Lay and David Rose in a thrilling game that went down to the wire. Hammond winning 14-11.
In another close game Noela Trollip, Basil Trollip and Peter Smith scored a 24-21 win over Helen Jones, Dot Rankin and Jack Bell.
In the final game Len Girgenti, Colin Denning and Wendy Hurnall proved too strong for L. Girgenti, John Graham and Bruno Stefanon. The final score a comfortable 17 shots to 11.
46 bowlers gathered ready to hit the green last Thursday night for the popular “Twilight Bowls.” We are all desperate for rain however it could have chosen a better time to fall. Due to the heavy downpour the event had to be cancelled.
Due to Australia Day celebrations, there will be no “Twilight Bowls” tonight (Thursday 26/1). However, a great night of entertainment is planned when “Twilight Bowls” resumes on Thursday the 2nd February with some “Live Music” being supplied by the talented local muso, Dave Stuart, a very talented local musician who will be playing a great mix of old favourites during the evening.
There will be a “Sausage Sizzle” (around 5pm) prior to the game.
A great night is assured so come along and join in the fun.
A reminder that novice bowlers as well as experienced bowlers are most welcome to play “Twilight Bowls”.
Call the Club on (07) 468 11 276 between 5.30and 6pm on the day to register your name/s or be at the Club by 6pm to you can be slotted into a team.
Bowls can be provided if required and the bar will be operating.
For information further information on Bowling or Social and full Membership please call Len 0477 500 402 or Jack 0400 412 631.
In warm windy conditions on last Saturday two social games of Triples and one Club Championship game were played.
Noela Trollip, Basil Trollip and Peter Smith outplayed Polly Lay, Robyn Smith and Dot Rankin to win their game 22 shots to 15. Caroline Draper, David Draper and Len Girgenti proved too strong for Colin Denning, Helen Jones and Greg Hammond winning by a 12 point margin. The score 22 – 10.
The long awaited 2022 Veteran’s final was also played on Saturday. It was the battle of the brothers-in-law as Bruno Stefanon and Len head to head.
The game resulted in a victory for Len Girgenti who managed to get the radar working quite well from the first bowl he played. I understand he also now has bragging rights at family functions.
Thanks to Greg Hammond who marked the game.
The club would like to acknowledge and thanks sponsors Steve and Faye Short of 4Water Supplies. The Club thanks them for their ongoing support.
MALLET PALYERS ON COURT
Stanthorpe Mallet players were back on the court last week with three disciplines played.
On Tuesday a small group played Association Croquet.
Sharyn Roser took on Joy Newman and Jenny Tunbridge, In a very close game Roser was pipped 24-23.
Newman and Tunbridge took an early lead, scoring two hoops in a row each during the game.
Roser wrestled the lead back after some accurate roqueting and peels, also scoring two runs of two hoops in a row as well as two peels and one double. Roser managing to keep the opposition team’s balls apart.
Newman and Tunbridge were not done with and regained the lead only to have Roser over take them again.
Just as Roser looked the winner, Newman’s last shot gave she and her partner a one point advantage to seal the win.
On Wednesday (18/1) the Golf Croquet took over the court.
In game one Kim Steele, Di Wren and Liz Ellway played Shirley Page and Bev Sullivan. This was a very close game. The teams finished the game at 12 all. A play off followed and Page and Sullivan managed to secure a one shot advantage. The final score 13-12 in their favour.
In the next game Shirley Page, Kim Steele and Bev Sullivan played Liz Ellway and Di Wren. The team of Page, Steele and Sullivan claimed an 8-5 win.
Kim Steele who is a relative beginner, played very well in both games.
The Gateball players rounded out the week’s Mallet games.
Les Williams and Pauline Smith played Sharon Roser, Joy Newman and Jenny Tunbridge. The opening game was a close match with Williams and Smith going down by just one point. The final score 11-10
One of the plays of the game came from Les Williams who managed an excellent long bomb shot taking an opposition ball out of play from a spark.
Game Two went the way of Roser, Newman and Tunbridge. Their team scored three Agaris in their 17 -11 win. Williams and Smith managed only one Agari in the game.
The team of Roser, Newman and Tunbridge continued their winning form into game three scoring a comfortable 15 – 7 win. The winning team scored on Agari as their opponents Williams and Smith struggled to find form.
Williams and Sith finally found form in the final game which was decided by just one point. Pauline Smith scored an Agari on the last stroke to secure their 13 – 12 win.
CHALLENGES FOR SHOOTERS
Conditions at the 600 yard mound at the Risdon Rifle Range were pleasant enough last Sunday morning but a heat mirage later in the day and a very deceptive wind challenged members of the Southern Downs Rifle Club.
Club visitor Raj took first place in open class relegating Richard McKillop to second spot for the first time in a few weeks.
In the standard class John Cook shot well and had a good morning.
Geoff Volmerhause scored a win in sporter/ hunter class ahead of Ian Gaines.
600 yards F Class
Standard (Max 126)
John Cook (112.3); Paul Reid (105.2)
F Open (Max 126)
Raj (124.8); Richard McKillop (123.12); Dave Taylor (120.8); Greg Wilson (120.7);
Craig Montgomery (116.3); Bruce McAllan (114.6); Margaret Taylor (111.5); Charlie Montgomery (108.4).
Sporter/Hunter (Max 105)
Geoff Vollmerhause (102.6); Ian Gaines (101.1); Nick Wood (96.6)
This Sunday (29/1) the club is holding a fly shoot and F Class at the 300 yard mound. A BBQ will follow the competition. Sign on is at 7.30 am ready for an 8am start.
If you would like further information about the club activities, please contact Margaret on (07) 4666 1018.
WARWICK CROQUET PLAYERS IN ACTION
The Warwick Croquet players were in action last week with games played on Tuesday and Thursday at the Croquet Club in Leslie Park.
The Association players took to the lawn on Tuesday (17/1).
Tony Hinde and Jill Birtwistle Pegged out on 26 in their game against Dorothy Gartery (13).In the only other game played Lesley Grayson defeated Trish Davey 16-14
Golf Croquet was played at the club last Thursday (19/1). Joyce Mahony and Barb Morrison were both in good touch, each scoring a Hole In One.
Results :-
Barb Morrison and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Rhyl Dearden and Helen Dooley (5)
Maree Windle and Carol Ryan (7) V Joyce Mahony and Lil Henricks(6)
Meredith Thornton (7) – Jan Hegarty (6) – Margaret Mitchell (5)
Jan Hegarty and Carol Ryan (7) V Joyce Mahony and Margaret Mitchell (6)
Helen Dooley and Sue Stanley- Harris (7) V Barb Morrison and Meredith Thornton (4)
Maree Windle 7 – Lil Henricks 4 – Rhyl Dearden 4
Rhyl Dearden and Margaret Mitchell 7 V Helen Dooley and Jan Hegarty 6
Maree Windle and Barb Morrison 7 V Sue Stanley-Harris and Meredith Thornton 6
Joyce Mahony (7) V Carol Ryan (2)
BREKKY PAIRS AT CLIFTON
On Sunday the Clifton Bowls club held their January Brekky Pairs which was well supported.
In the opening game the overall winners, Peter Mole and Jack Woollett with a score of 19 opened their winning account when they defeated Annette Larkin and Andy Imhoff 9 – 5.
Jeremy Hanson and Michael Kindelan scored a 7-5 win over Gordon Jago and Neil Postle. John Keleher and Prem Ryatt had a big win over Glynn Knights and Garry Death. The final score 14 – 2.
In the second game Mole and Woollett drew 10all with Jeremy Hanson and Michael Kindelan to secure their overall win.
There was another 10 all draw in the game between Gordon Jago and Neil Postle and John Keleher and Prem Ryatt.
Glynn Knights and Garry Death recovered their form and scored a 12-7 win in their game against Annette Larkin and Andy Imhoff Winners.
The runners up with a score of 17 were Jeremy Hanson and Michael Kindelan.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the A Grade and B Grade Singles. And will close on 25th February. The Nomination Fee is $3.
The Play or Forfeit rule will generally apply – however exceptions will be allowed at the discretion of the Games Director’s in certain circumstances.
The B Grade competition will be played initially on Saturday 11th March and the A Grade is scheduled for Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April.
Members, please note memberships fees are payable as of 1st January and must be paid before any Club or District Competitions can be played.
A reminder to all bowlers that the green at the Clifton Bowls club will be closed from 26 January until 16th February for renovations.
The bar however will be open this Friday evening from 5pm and meals will be available from 6pm. To book please call Julie on 0402 029 263. The member’s jackpot stands at $40 this week. Remember – if Remember if you are not at the club you can’t win the jackpot.
A committee meeting is scheduled for Monday 13 February at 7 pm.
The club AGM is set down for 11am, Sunday 5 March. Lunch and Bowls will follow the AGM. Nominations for positions on the committee will be accepted from 5 February until 19 February. Only full financial members can nominate.
The Club will be ordering name badges. If you want wish to order a badge, please email your details to glynnknights@gmail.com.
The men usually prefer an alligator clip on their badges and the ladies a magnet attachment. The cost is $13.00 – $14.00 which can be paid when the badges are collected. Please note that the previously advertised prices of $6 – $7 was incorrect.
The Clifton Clubhouse is available for private hire for further details please contact Necia on 0438 973 707.
NIGHT BOWLS AT WARWICK EAST
THE Warwick East Bowls Club held their first night bowls competition for 2023 last Saturday.
Four games of triples were played.
The winners of the first round played each other, as did the losers.
Between rounds there was a sausage sizzle.
The “winners of the winners” were Ed Diery, Ray Southee and Matt Shepherd. Ralph Tate, Gordon Assay and Lachlan Southee were the “winners of the losers”. Night bowls will continue this Saturday. Play begins at 6.pm. if you are intending to pay please submit your name/s by phoning the club on (07) 4661 9050 by 5.30pm.
Today (Thursday 2/1) the club hosts their monthly pairs competition. As it is Australia Day our lunch menu will comprise typical Aussie fare. Play starts at 10am.
A final reminder that nominations for the Club A Grade singles competition. close this Saturday/ The competition will be played on Saturday 4 and 11 February.
JANUARY TURKEY TRIPLES
The Summit Bowls club held their first Turkey Triples in 2023. The popular competition was well supported by visiting players.
Club members and volunteers along with the many visitors made the day a great success.
Congratulations to the winning tea, of Rob Capelli, Brian Brown and Peter Balmer.
The runners were Kev Mooney, Gordon Assay and Matt Shepherd.
As is often the case conditions in the green proved to be somewhat challenging with the wind testing all bowlers.
Special thanks to the sponsors of Turkey Triples, Granite Belt Body Works and Annette from Hopes Homemade Goodies and Gifts for her delicious scones, jam and cream.
The club will hold their next Turkey Triples on Tuesday 21st February starting at 11am.
(mark the date in your Bowl’s diary)/
A reminder that the club is holding an Australia Day Bogan Bowls today(Thursday).
Everyone is welcome to join members for Brekky from 8am with Barefoot Bowls starting at 10am. It is sure to be a fund day with plenty of options for all the family.
Another date for your Bowls diaries is Sunday 19 February. The summit Open Two Bowls Triples Carnival. There will be a total of $1300 prize money up for grabs courtesy of sponsors the Stanthorpe RSL.
WARWICK BOWLS CLUB BACK IN BUSINESS
The Warwick Bowls Club has reopened following work to their green and held their KFC sponsored Bowls day on Wednesday this week (please see next week’s Spin for results) and the club is looking forward to another great year of Bowls.
There will be a social bowls afternoon at the club this Saturday (28/1). Please submit names between midday and 12.30 p.m. with play starting at 1pm.
Looking ahead the programme looks like this:-
Tuesday 7 Feb. – Monthly Triples
Sunday 12 Feb. – Open Fours Carnival- Morning Tea 8.30 a.m.
Check the Club Notice Board for Coming Events.
