WELSH AND WRIGHT WIN SS PAIRS
The final of the Warwick Bowls Club Self Selected Pairs was decided on Saturday. In a tough game Edwin Welsh and Trevor Wright prevailed.
The winners got out to a 12-3 lead in the early stages of the game and although they led all the way were tested in the final stages. On the 12th end they held a comfortable 15-6 lead, but their opponents fought back to be within four shots at the 18th end. Welsh and Wright played a good front runner’s game and held on to win by three shots. The final score 19-16 to claim the 2023 title. Well played both teams.
While the final unfolded there were also two games of Social Bowls in progress. Pamela Kerr, Gary Cooper and Jim Rickard scored a 2413 win over Nat Kumseewad, Ken Hayes and Max Holder. Ray Southee, Richard Tartan and Bryan Wright defeated Peter Guy, John Ruhle and Russell Bean 19-17.
Earlier in the week the KRC bowls afternoon on Wednesday was well supported. Ray Southee, Brian Black and Trevor Wright defeated Barry Perks, John Ruhle and Craig Thurgate 20-15. Phil Wagner and Bryan Wright had a 20-13 win in their game against James White and Jim Rickard.
Pamela Kerr, Edwin Welsh and Russell Bean scored a 22-20 win over Nat Kumseewad, Ken Hayes and Max Holder.
The winners of the KFC vouchers were Pamela Kerr, Edwin Welsh and Russell Bean. The club thanks KFC for their ongoing sponsorship each month.
Looking ahead for the remainder of May.
Sat 27/5 Second round S/S Triples + Social Bowls.
The Draw for the second round of the Self Selected Triples :-
Peter Guy, Paul Driscoll and Russell Bean v Gary Cooper, Richard Tartan and Bryan Wright
27/5 Third Round Self Selected Triples:- the following teams have a Bye: Ray Southee, John Ruhle and Max Holder (to play the Winner of the 2nd Round);
Pamela Kerr, Brian Black and Craig Thurgate v Aaron Payne, Edwin Welsh and Trevor Wright.
Wed 31/5 Social.
To nominate for Wednesday and Saturday Bowls names must submitted between midday to 12.30:p.m. Play begins at 1pm. Alternatively call the club on (07) 46611516 or place your name/s on the Outside Notice Board at the club. Visitors are always made very welcome at the Warwick Club.
The Warwick Bowls Club is ideal for your next function. For bookings or further details please call Craig on 0412 661 924 or Trevor on 0417 006 745
ALCOCK AND TATE WINNERS
Four games of mixed Social Pairs were played on Saturday. The equal winners were Rob Alcock and Ralph Tate.
The Club’s Monthly pairs comepitition gets underway today (Thursday 25/5). Play begins at 10am.
This Saturday the first round of the club’s self-selected pairs competition begins. Play commences at 1pm. There will be no mixed social bowls this week.
Next Thursday (1st June) is the club’s Monthly Mixed Triples day. Play begins at 10am.
Normal Mixed social bowls will resume on Saturday 3rd June.
A reminder that the Warwick East Bowls Carnival which was postponed in March will be held on Sunday, 25 June. Make a note in your Bowls Diary to nominate your team.
SUMMIT CLIMATE CHANGE STYMIES FINAL
The semi-finals of the Summit Bowls club ‘A’ and ‘B’ Mixed Pairs competition continued last Saturday. Rod Newlands and Adrian Jackson scored a convincing 27-7 win over Rod Crome and Tony Schubert. The winning pair were always in control of the game and despite their best efforts not much worked for Crome and Schubert.
The second semi saw Keith Mungall and Michael Sweeney score a one shot win over Margaret Harvey and Jamie Zamprogno. Harvey and Zamprogno had the upper hand for most of the game however on the final end their opponents scored four shots. Jamie failed to save the game with his last bowl and Keith and Michael came home with a wet sail to snatch a surprise 20-19 win.
Rod Newlands and Adrián Jackson were set to play Keith Mungall and Michael Sweeney in the final on Sunday morning however The Summit ‘Climate Change Factor’ came into play.
Conditions on Saturday were perfect but a heavy frost on Sunday morning combined with the strong wind conditions decided to ruin the day.
It took only a few ends before common sense prevailed. Play was abandoned and the final has been rescheduled to Saturday, 10 June.
The club hosted a group of 40 Bowlers from the Sunshine Coast. The group joined members from the Summit and played four games of fours and three games of triples. It was a successful and enjoyable day and special thanks go to those who helped with the catering.
Following is the programme for the coming weeks:-
The club is holding their first BBQ night on Friday 26 May 6pm. Bookings are essential and must be made by Thursday 25/5. The Bar at the club will open from 4pm on Friday.
To make your booking call 0438 642 527
Sat 27 May – Two bowl pairs – mixed Bowls afternoon – an interesting pairs format
Sat 3 June – Southern Downs Champion of Champion Singles play offs – at least eight of the current club champions will be playing. Also social bowls
Sat 10 June – ‘A’ and ‘B’ pairs final + social bowls.
Nominations close for ‘B’ Singles
Sat 17 June – Men’s ‘B’ Singles + Social Bowls
Southern Downs Men’s District meeting at Warwick East Bowls Club
Tues 20 June – Turkey Triples
Fri 30 June – Family Barbeque – Bookings essential by Thursday 29/6 – phone 0438 642 527
CONDITIONS FROM BLEAK TO BITTER
Conditions were cool on the Stanthorpe green for the small group of social bowlers who played on Wednesday (17/5) Tammy Robinson and Gary Trevena scored a seven shot victory over Toby Robinson and David Rose. The final score 22-17.
On an adjacent rink Robyn Rose, Greg Hammond and Len Girgenti were busy notching up a convincing win over Helen Jones, Jack Bell and Brian Brown final score 26-6.
Only six players braved the bleak conditions on Saturday.They played a social game of triples. Greg Hammond, Brian Brown and Gary Trevena defeated Wendy Hurnall, Len Girgenti and David Rose 17 -12.
Conditions were even worse on Sunday for the 36 visitors from the Sunshine Coast. The group braved the cold and bitter windy conditions to play social bowls. Thanks to the band of volunteers who assisted with the catering and organisation of the event.
There is one more round of the 2023 round robin Club Selected Triples competition to be decided. Tammy Robinson, Len Girgenti (sub) and David Rose will play Robyn Rose, Rocky Thompson and Gary Trevena on a date yet to be announced. The date for the 2023 Club selected Fours competition has decided and the comepitition will be played on Saturday 10 June.
Nominations for this event close on Saturday 3 June. There is a nomination sheet on the board at the club.
The first “Stanthorpe Turkey Triples” event will be held on Wednesday 7 June. Play starts at 10am.
Bowlers wishing to nominate, please contact Gary Trevena (0427 660 881) or Peter Smith (0421 040 262)
The club’s green Sponsor this week is Fiona Bell of Dependabell Accounting Services. The club thanks her for ongoing and valued support.
WEATHER PLAYS AN UNWANTED PART
Play for some members of the Warwick Croquet group was affected due to the heavy downpour. While the rain was welcome some games were abandoned, and some players were unable to play.
On Saturday (13/5) only one game of Association Croquet was played. Dorothy Grayson and Lesley Grayson Pegged Out on 26 in their game against Tony Hinde (Score 26-16).
On Thursday (18/5) numbers were down a little for the weekly Golf Croquet games due to the earlier weather event.
Sue Stanley-Harris played very well and scored the only Hole in One on the day.
Helen Dooley and Carol Ryan (7) V Joyce Mahony and Marian Cirson (6)
Dani Logan (7) – Beth Schottelius (5) – Lil Henricks (4)
Meredith Thornton (7) V Sue Stanley Harris (5)
Meredith Thornton and Carol Ryan (7) V Beth Schottelius and Sue Stanley- Harris (5)
Helen Dooley and Carol Ryan (6) V Beth Schottelius and Marian Cirson (6)
Meredith Thornton (5) V Sue Stanley-Harris (5)
COUNTBACK BEATS CROSS TEAM
A team of bowlers from the Southern Cross Bowls Club played in the Inglewood Open Fours Carnival last weekend. The group, Barry Ziebell, Clark Davidson, Kim Hankinson and Daryl Busch were beaten on a countback and had to settle for the runner’s up position. Bad luck and well played fellas.
On Sunday a Special General Meeting of the club was held. A decision was made to amend the club constitution to have only one committee. This amendment will now be refined and adopted at the AGM on 13th August.
Following the meeting, fresh from gaining experience at Inglewood, Chef Wayne “Lager” Foster excelled himself and produced the culinary delight of “Sizzle de Sausage avec Oignon”, which went down well on the local “Le Pain Blanc”. The best part we hear was that the chef even cleaned the BBQ plate afterwards.
This culinary delight was followed by a dessert of Social Bowls. Clark Davidson and Matty Shepherd must have had a wish to get out of the biting wind as they won their pairs game against Roger Cavanagh and Wayne Foster in record time. (Did anyone see a white flag waving anywhere?)
the winner of the Lucky number was Whispering Pete. The members draw went unclaimed as Gary Penn was not present and the Jackpot is now $70. Saturday 27 May – Club Mixed Fours for those members entered. Starts at 10am. Contact Clark 0427 673 277.
The final of the Club Mixed Fours will be played on Saturday 3 June. Play begins at 10am. Social Bowls will follow at 1pm. Simply be at the Club by 12.30pm and you will get a game. Everyone is welcome.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
Contact the secretary by email- sthcross142@gmail.com or call Patrick 0409 616 163 to book a function or for further details. You can follow the club on their Facebook page.
BREAKFAST BOWLS ROLLED OUT IN CLIFTON
The Clifton Bowls Club held their Breakfast and Bowls morning last Sunday.
J Cochrane, I Weier and N Postle def G Knights, B Kindelan and M Kindelan 15 – 12 in the social Triples game.
In the final of the Club Selected Pairs, A Imhoff and G Death defeated B Simpson and D
Hughes 22 – 12.
COMING EVENTS :-
Saturday 27th May – Club Trophy – submit names by 12.30 pm for a 1pm start. Casual dress
– all welcome.
Saturday 3rd June – Open Singles 9.30 am start. Nomination fee $20.00. The first 24
nominations will be accepted. Games 10 ends each. First prize $100.00 – second prize
$75.00. Please call Secretary Garry 0429 893 283 to nominate.
Saturday 10th June – Prem and Lynda Ryatt’s Day (120 years). 1pm start.
Monday 12th June – Committee Meeting 7pm.
Wednesday 14th June – Men’s Free Health Night – dinner at 6pm with Guest Speakers
from 6.30 pm.
Nominations for the Club Selected Triples are now being accepted. A nomination fee of
$3.00 applies – and must be paid by the closing date on 22 July 2023. The competition
will be played on 29 and 30 July weather permitting.
The bar at the Clifton Bowls club opens at 5pm on Friday night. Meals are available from 6pm and bookings can be made by call Julie on 0402 029 263. The member’s jackpot this week is $30.
The Clifton Clubhouse is available for hire. Please call Necia on 0438 973 707 for further details.
